Blanchard High School - Lion Yearbook (Blanchard, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1979 volume:

'79 LION A. J. Terrell High School, Blanchard, Oklahoma Published by Annual Staff, Volume 30 Activities — 2 Faculty— 17 Clubs and Organizations — 23 Sports — 37 Honors — 53 Classes — 65 Jr. High —91 Band students — They all look alike. I love a parade! These boots aren’t made for Just a happy go-lucky guy! walking! The Crest Test 5 Seniors, Cheryl Spigarelli and Faron Walkup. Junior. Denise McKinney and Senior escort Marc Anderson. Freshman attendent, Kristi Hammon and 3rd place float. 78- FOOT HOMEC 6 Senior s first place float “Dumbo” and Queen Cheryl Spigarelli. 2nd place float. Junior class Pete’s Dragon. Sophomore Robyn Lynch and escort Senior J B Wilson. 1978-79 Football Queen Cheryl Spigarelli and Senior escort Faron Walkup 79 BALL OMING Portia Powell 8th grade attendent float Lambert the Lion The Lion Bench and huddle 8 Becky gets 2! 9 Whoa, girls! That’s far enough. Look how easy it is. And now. Faglie the magnificent Buchholz heads for home. Look out below! Tip-off at district! UMPHH!' Kevin gets two Hey, watch it! I don t use a deodorant — Yes. I know. ft IriV 1 V 1 1 kpj Oh. gosh, let me stay here. It’s my turn, not yours. Kjrt’s chopping wood. Ya need a cane. Mike? It’s always fun to beat Newcastle. You get her from the front — I’ll get her from the back Turn it on. Bill That's where you’re supposed to be. . by 7-2 Moment of concentration Kent works on an airplane. « - -• - “Homely1 Lisa Gilbreath and her prize-winning hog. Victorious Again!!!! 12 “No. wc haven’t seen Mary.' “I know it’s in here somewhere.” What’s this? A war dance on the football field? Mr. and Miss Music — Charlie Birdsong and Ter Townsend. Juniors. B. Dennis and K. Dillon choose Sr. ring: An example of Higher Education Mrs. Stumpff is ready for the Indy 500. Nothing could be that bad, John. Anticipation Sr.'s winning float — DUM BO' Football Queen — Cheryl Spigarelli What are you smiling about. Mike? Only .'no more lap. ' Lewis. Nita works hard on Senior Float. Jill clowning arour 15 Winners at the FHA Gong Show These are Seniors??? How do you do it????? Isa at the stock shows Leave me alone. We’re sexy, we know FACULTY ADMINISTRATION James Lof'in HS Principal s N O I BOARD ‘G. Pruitt Lewis Superintendent s SCHOOL T.J. Vermillion JH Principal School Board: L to R: Pruitt Lewis. Supt.; Barbara Mize. Recording Sec.: Joe Loy. Solon Young. Preslie Cole. Jimmy McKinney. Henry Cosley. Glenn Albin Jerre Algeo Paulette Bouakadakis Jim Bowersox HS-JH Basketball HS Football HS-JH L.D. Lab HS-JH Football 7th gr. Science Weightlifting Soph. Class Spon. Jr. Class Spon. Jr. Class Spon. Cathy Burum Eng.. Speech Creative Writing Fresh. Class Spon. Alice Bush Chem.. Bio., FCA, Drill team. 8th Gr. Spon. Gary Davis HS-JH Football Weightlifting 8th gr. Spon. Debbie Dunsworth HS-JH Math Soph. Class Spon. Sam Evans Band Dir. Jerry Hale CVtT Construction Drafting Jr. Class Spon. Barbara Johnson JH Math Soph. Class Spon. Eddie Keeler JH Math JH Baseball Soph. Class Spon. 19 Jed Lamle Vo.-Ag. FFA Spon. Betty (Binyon) Lewis JH Lang. Arts Economics Sr. Class Spon. Marcia Lynch Elem. See. Music 7th Gr. Spon. Kim Matlock HS-JH Art Pep Club Spon. Genellc Richey Eng. Sr. Class Spon. Ruth Moore Tvping I 11 Shorthand Beta Club Spon. Pam Schimdt Speech Hearing Specialist Charolettc Shaw Lib.. Lib. Sci. Student Council Spon. Doug Shaw 8th fir. Soc. Stu. 7th Gr. Spon. Leatnce Sluder Home Economics FHA Spon. 20 Bill Soward Hot.-Zoo. Sociology Fresh, class Spon. Donna Stokes Sr. Class Spon. Counselor Trudy Stumffon Sec. $tu. Arts Student Council Spon. Fresh. Class Spon. Anita Vermillion HS Lang. Arts Yearbook Jr. Class Spon. T.J. Vermillion HS Baseball Cassie Wood HS-JH Indian Lab 8th Gr. Spon. Fred Willis HS Football Weightlifting 8th Gr. Spon. Norma Tinham Indian Art Aide Janice Willis EMH Lab Pep Club Spon. Donetta Shipley HS-JH Indian Lab Aide Pat Harris Barbara Mize Nawanna Anderson Superintendent’s HS Principal's JH Principal’s Secretary Secretary Secretary 21 NECESSARY PEOPLE Blanchard Schools is a member of the federal lunch programs, and these ladies see to it that each child eating in the cafeteria has a hot, well-balanced lunch every day. The students appreciate the efforts of these necessary people. Back Row LloR: Ollie Shipman. Mae Shannon. Lorene Bridges. Bottom Row L to R: Faye Blackburn. Mgr., Nedra Chapman. Left to Right: Danny Wheeler, Jack Robinson. Timmy Clark Keeping a school system the size of Blanchard neat, clean and smooth-running is a big job, and the students are proud of the job that the custodial staff does. The Blanchard campus reflects the hard work these people do. 22 CLUBS SR. HIGH PEP CLUB Back L-R: R. Lynch, S. Brightwell. T. Pool. S. Hooper. B. Brooks, R. Strrdivant, T. McAurther. T. Fcnter, S. Swanson, S. Matheny, P. Polk, D. Foster. C. Bridges. C. Waggoner. B. Clouse. L. Courtney, T. Hitt, R. Steele, B Dailey, G. McEntirc, P. Queen. K. Spigeralli, T Alderidgc, A. Wilson. C. Courtney. T. Savage. J. Troup, V. Jones, C. Pool, S. Looney, P. Ledford. A. Walls. C. Wood, B. Humphrey, R. Harrell, C. Spigaralli, E. Sneed. M. Hale. L. Lewis. T. Gibson, S. Henagar, T. Gomez, S. Bailey, M. Bowser. L. McGinley. D. McKinney, L. Faglie. T. Drake. OFFICERS Back L-R: M. Hale. R. Harrell, E. Sneed. S. Henagar. L. Lewis. T. Gibson, C. Spigarelli, C. Wood. B. Humphrey. 24 CHEERLEADERS Top to Bottom: S. Bailey. T. Drake. L. Faglie, J. Bowser, D. McKinney, T. Gomez, L. McGinley. SPIRIT OF 79 The 1978-79 year has been very successful for the High School Pep Club members and sponsors. This year they had three new sponsors who have helped our organization 100%. They are Mrs. Nuwana Anderson, Mrs. Janice Willis and Miss Kim Matlock. With their help, they sold candy, spirit ribbons. Homecoming mums, and worked in the concession stands during home football games. Other activities the Pep Club did were: decorating the halls, making signs and candy boxes for the boys, and enjoyed a fun filled initiation. This year they were 58 strong with a lot of support and enthusiasm for the boys. The Pep Club would like to thank the students, teachers, administration, and most of all our sponsors for making this an enjoyable and memorable year. Hello, Lions And a one. and a two... 25 H I G H S C H 0 0 L B A N D Top Row: F. King, R. Butler, K. Ladd, J. Lee. C. Loy, D. McGinley, J. Ledford, S. Banker. K. Bennett. 2nd Row: R. Rains. K. Hill, K. Haygood, J. Soward, G. Dockery. T. Chambers, S. Endicott, T. Cormany, D. Walls, K. Bridges 3rd Row: S. Evans. G. Francis. S. Marcie. M. Francis. D. Clack, D. Wilcoxson, K. Crane, L. Gilbreath. W. Morton, L. Pearcy. 4th Row: A. Morgan. J. McCree. A. Walls, G. SUer, D. Hill, N. Stacy, T. Tivis, L. Mason. T. Hitt. Watch out! the band’s coming! Deborah leads the band to a great year! 26 Band Officers: L-R: N. Stacy, A. Walls, F. King, G. Francis. Majorette: D. Hill DRILL TEAM Drill Team: Back Row: C. Stanton. J. Haliburton, D. Roberts, P. Ledford, B. Holmes. T. Home, A. Bush. Front: S. Bnghtwell, C. Pool, N. Pearcy, T. Townsend. 27 H I G H S C H O 0 L M U S 1 c Top Row: D. Bullet, C. Birdsong, S. Wilson, D. Ledford. J. Putney. F. King, S. Beck. C. Morton. K. Haygood. 2nd Row: B Cullms, K. Spigarelli. W Morton, M. Kimbrough. R Hooper, S. Brooks, T. Fugett, K. Bennett, T. Fenter, M. Lynch. 3rd Row: G. Dockery, T. Maynard, L. Hunter. N. Shipley, B. Einfeldt, T. Pool, J. Mangus, B. Corley, L. McGinley, S. Mangus, B. Serbeck 4th Row: T. Hitt, T. Pngmore. J. Bownng, R. Harvey, T. Chappell. T. Horne. T. Golden. B Humphrey, C. Stanton. J Halliburton, C. Bridges. T. Townsend. Bottom Row: L. Gilbreath, L. Elliot, D. Davis, R. Steele, C. Bowling, J. Bowser, N. Pearcy. T. Gibson. J. Towe. P. Adamson, S. Hooper, B. Dailey, C. Pool. Girls’ Glee Top Row: G. Dockery, B. Cullms, C. Spigarelli, L. Hunter, N. Shipley, T. Poole. B. Corley. C. Stanton, J. Haliburton. 2nd Row: T. Hitt, J. Bownng, R. Harvey, J. Mangus, T. Chappell, S. Mangus. B. Humphrey. T. Townsend. C. Pool, V. Surbeck, T. Pngmore, L. Gilbreath, L. Elliot, R. Steele, C. Bowling, J. Bowser, N. Pearcy. P. Adamson, B. Dailey. S. Hooper, M. Lynch. 28 Annual Staff Back Row L to R: R. Lynch, J. Bowser, S. Looney, D. McKinney, S. Hooper. S. Henagar. Middle Row L to R: M. Hale. J. Jordan. K. Dillon, B. Dennis. K. Burns, B. Hammon, S. Brooks, C. Dennis. L. Faglie. Front Row L to R: C. Wood, C. Courtney, T. Aldridge. N. Stacy. T. Savage. A. Wilson, D. Hill, F. Walkup, K.Tinkham, D. Fleck, P. Francis, J. Faglie, L. Lewis. The 1979 Annual Staff worked very hard to get out the ’79 Lion. With representatives from the sophomore, junior, and senior classes this year’s staff was the largest and probably the loudest. The staff traveled to Central State University in the fall for a workshop on yearbook layout. They also worked several concession stands to raise money to pay for their darkroom supplies. Again this year the staff had use of darkroom facilities donated by the Blanchard News, which saved about $700 in the cost of printing pictures. Also, this year Sandra Heanager, co-editor, was awarded an $ 1100 photography scholarship at U3AO in Chickasha. The staff is proud of its book and is especially thankful for those few who worked during the summer to finish the book. Co-editors — Sandra Henagar, Nita Stacy Class editor - - Liz Lewis Senior editors — Tamra Aldridge, Andrea Wilson Organizations — Sharon Looney, Janeen Bowser Royalty editors — Cindy Courtney, Tammy Savage Faculty — Michelle Hale Advertising — Debra Hill, David Fleck Boys’ sports — Faron Walkup, Phil Francis Girls’ sports — Denise McKinney, Sheila Hooper Photographers — Sharon Looney, Denise McKinney, Janeen Bowser 29 FHA Top Row: T. Fenter, T. Connany, C. Tinkham, D. Davis, S. Brightwell, S. Hooper, D. McKinney, L. Lambert, S. Rolen, S. Swanson. C. Bridges. 2nd Row: C. Spigarelli, C. Woods. J. Troop, T. Hitt, L. Courtney, R. Steele, G. McEntire, T. Gibson, R. Sturdivant, T McArthur. 3rd Row: C. Courtney, C. Pool, V. Ferris, J. Walls, T. Horne, A. Walls. K. Hammon, L. Wilson, T Drake. P. Polk. S. Mathenv 4th Row: R Harrell, C. Dennis, S. Brooks, D. Foster, R. Lynch. Bottom Row: J. Bowser, L. Lewis, C. Bridges, L. McGinley, P Ledford. P. Queen. L. Faglie. L. Starr, M. Hale. G Waggoner, L. Sluder. Top Row: M. Hale. 2nd Row: C. Bridges, L. Lewis, L. McGinley, P. Queen, J. Bowser, P. Ledford. 3rd Row: C. Waggoner, L. Sluder, L. Starr. Bottom Row: L. Faglie. 1978-79 was a very exciting year for the Blanchard FHA Chapter. The year began with the initiation of freshman and the selling of cookbooks and candy. Both the Grandmothers’ Tea and the Secret Grandmothers’ Tea were huge successes. We also held a teacher appreciation day. We spent a lot of time and hard work on our banquet and it turned out to be the nicest one ever. We ended the year by attending the state rally in Okla. City and then our mother-daughter buffet where the new officers were installed. Under the direction of advisor Mrs. Leatrice Sluder and Pres. Linda McGinley, who was also the Okla. FHA National Committee member, the girls have made a fine contribution to the school and community. 30 FFA Back Row L-R: D. Gunner, L. Simmons, F. Brinsfiels, D. Wilson, D. Ledford, R. Chandler, S. Wilson, T. Richardson, S. Miller, B. Cunningham. G. Woody, J. Brooks. C. Winters, D. Buller. R. Wialcy, R. Brooks, S. Davis, D. Foster, B. Brinsfiels, R. Jones, B. D. Kennedy. J. B. Courtney. D. Yarbourgh, D. Anglin, K. Cunningham, T. Savage. J. Courtney, B. Mitchell. D. Dockery. B. Collins. L. McGinley, T. Fuggett, S. Davis, R. Wilson, J. Brooks. M. Anderson. R. Johnston, J. Lamley. Back L-R: L. McGinley, J. Brooks, M. Anderson. J. Davis, T. Fug- Lisa Gilbreath wins Showmanship Award, gett, R. Wilson, R. Johnston. 31 STUDENT COUNCIL Top L to R: M. Rutledge. P. Powell. K. Hammon. G. Fletcher. K. Russell. T. Brusa, J. Walls, K. Dillon, C. Spigarelli. C. Waggoner, K. Tinkham. D. McGinley, L. McGinley, S. Looney, N. Stacy, T. Stumpff. Nita parading down Main Street! The Blanchard Student Council had an exciting year under the leadership of President Nita Stacy and the sponsorship of Mrs. Stumpff and Mrs. Shaw. The council sponsored a door-decorating contest at Christmas, sponsored a “pretty leg” contest for the boys, held Blanchard’s first-ever Sadie Hawkins Day, conducted a Senior “Most” contest, and bought a new trophy case for the high school. It was a very rewarding year and the Council has many exciting plans for next year. Sponsored by: Oklahoma School Supply 1305 N. Main Box 1549 Muskogee 74401 COUNCIL SPONSORS FIRST SADIE HAWKINS’ DAY Sr. girlsjust couldn't get their Volkswagen going Sr. girls were optimistic about the coming events It was a beautiful May day and the field east of the school was full of students and teachers. The first annual Sadie Hawkins’ Day games sponsored by the student council were a roaring success. It was a little disorganized as there were many late entries as the classes chose members to represent them in the events of sack races, piggy-back races, Volkswagen push, tug of war, wheelbarrow races, and others. It appeared that the Jrs. were victorious over the other classes in events, but everyone had a great time. Mutt gets ready for the day Class rivalries became acute as the competition increased The piggy-back race was a favorite r- Marc and Billy square off in the sack race ____svhbM elly helps the Srs. in the sack race Michelle puts the Jrs. ahead LETTERMAN’S CLUB Top Row: F. Willis, J. Algeo. 2nd Row: G. Pans, M. Armstrong, D. Watts, M. James, K. Crane. R. Yarbrough. J. Buchholz, J. Wilson, R Wilson. 3rd Row: G. Graham, J. Ledford, R. Joulks. J Brown, G. Foster. M. Anderson, M. Weeks. K. Ferguson, S. Brooks. 4th Row: B. Shipley. G. Francis. R. Brooks. D. Fleck, K. Dillon. L. Beck. C. Winters. 5th Row: P Brooks. J. Lambert. R. Wilson. R. Callaway. B Brooks. S. Beck. B. Durham. Top Row: J. Faglic. K. Tinkham. P. Francis. B. Hammon. J. Jordan. B. Dennis, F. Walkup. Top Row: R. Foulks, R. Brooks, K. Ferguson. K. Dillon. L. Beck, C. Winters. 2nd Row: B. Mitchell, P. Brooks. J. Lambert, R. Callaway, S. Brooks, J. Ledford. Bottom Row: R. Wilson, B. Hammon. J. Jordan. B. Dennis. B. Brooks. 34 BIOLOGY CLUB Top Row L-R: G. Francis, S. Brooks. C. Dennis. T. Fenter. D. Roberts. J. Towe. J. Soward. 2nd Row: L. McGinley, C. Morton. R. Wilson. R. Chandler. B. Brooks. L. Starr. W. Morton, M. Shipley. 3rd Row: P. Queen. P. Ledford. B. Corely, L. Mason. S. Brightwell. P. Polk, S. Matheny, D. Foster. D. Watts. K. Bennett. 4th Row: N. Stacy, C. Bridges. T. Pool, C. Winters, T. Home, J. McCree. D. McGinley, G. Graham, C. Pool. 5th Row: B. Mitchell. D. McKinney, A. Walls, M. Morgan. T. Hitt, G.McEntire, D. Davis, I. Rohr. B. Dailey. 6th Row: S. Swanson. L. Faglie, T. Drake. N. Pearcy, J. Bowser. R. Rains, D. Fleck, A. Bush. Top Row L-R: A. Bush. S. Hooper. D. McKinney. P. Ledford, P. Queen, E. Sneed, L. McGinley. 2nd Row: T. Drake, L. Faglie. J. Bowser, G. McEntire. L. Lewis, C. Waggoner, C. Bridges. 3rd Row: S. Looney, T. Gibson, A. Walls, B. Clouse. M. Hale. Oklahoma School Supply 1305 N. Main P.O. Box 1549 35 Muskogee, Okla. 74401 BETA CLUB Top Row D. Buller. R Rams, B. Mitchell, J. Jordan. L. Courtney. D. McGinlcy, M Francis. 2nd Row B Cullins, T. Fenter, L Starr. R Lynch. B Holmes, C. Wood, B. Dennis. G. Francis. 3rd Row: C. Pool, D. Roberts. S. Looney, D. McKinney. J. Bowser. L. McGinley, P. Francis. 4th Row: R. Moore, N. Stacy. A. Walls, P. Ledford, P. Queen. C. Bridges. K. Tinkham. HONOR SOCIETY C. Bridges. D. Brooks, P. Francis. S. Henagar, D. Hill. R Johnston. P. Ledford, H. McConnell. L. McGinley. P Queen. N. Stacy. F. Walkup, C. Wood. J. Bowser, S. Brooks. L. Courtney. T. Fenter. G. Francis, B. Denms, C. Pool. A. Walls. D. Buller. S. Childs, M. Francis, R. Johnston, J. Ledford, D. McGinley, B. Mitchell, R. Rains, L. Starr, R. Lynch. Sponsored by Oklahoma School Supply Co. 1305 N. Main P.O. Box 1549 36 Muskogee, OK 74401 SPORTS 37 Bottom Row: B. Hammon. J. B. Wilson. J. Faglie. K. Tinkham. P. Francis. J. Buchholz, G. Wilson. K. Crane. S. Beck. R Wigley. 2nd: Ron Wilson. A. McGraw. M. Weeks. J. White. G. Foster. K. Dillon. J. Brown. B. Dennis, F. Walkup. 3rd: R Brooks. M. Anderson. G. Francis. T. Fugett, K. Ferguson. S. Brooks. R. Harris, S. Brooks. C. Morton. J. Jordan. 4th: B. Shipley. K. Lamprin. J. Leadford. B. Brooks, P. Brooks. L. Beck. D. Leadford. R. Calloway, D. Buller. S. Wilson. 5th: R. Johnston, R. Johnston. R. Yarbrough. J. Lambert. B. Durham. C. Winters, M. James. R. Folks. Top Row: D. Watts, G. Albin, J. Algeo, F. Willis, J. Bowersox, G. Davis, G. Graham. LION FOOTBALL Blanchard wins again! Agony of Defeat. BLANCHARD LIONS BHS 27 BHS 14 BHS 27 BHS 41 BHS 22 BHS 23 BHS 26 BHS 30 8 BHS 8 BHS 34 BHS 26 BHS 7 Fox 13 Anadano 00 Newcastle 00 Sulfer 27 Purcell 19 St. Marys 6 Moblc 6 Crookedoak Tuttle 13 Lexington 6 Deercreek 7 Walonga 26 This page sponsored by “The Store Kelly watches as Hammon is downed. Blanchard wins opener against Fox. Weeks makes a first down. Just one more step. 39 SENIOR LIONS Charlie Steve Phil Gordon Sammy Birdsong Brooks Francis Wilson Beck Joel Faron J.B. Marc Kelly Buchholz Walkup Wilson Anderson Tinkham John Faglie Radd Brooks 40 Brent turns the corner against Noble. Football Seniors of “78 Hammon Scores against Fox! Gordon deflects a pass against Noble. Walkup carries for a big gain. Please let us win this game. Good pursuit by the defense. Senior Guard Cindy Courtney JL 33 Senior Guard Tammy Gomez Senior Guard Sandra Henagar AU-conf-79 Top Left: Coach Glen Albin, D. McKinney. M. Hale. G Wood, C. Courtney. T. Gibson. P. Queen. P. Ledford. Manager. 2nd Row: C Bridges. S. Henagar, L. Courtney. C. Waggoner. S. Looney, L. Lewis, C. Spigarelli. B. Daily. Manager; T. Gomez, T. Drake, S. Brooks. B. Clouse. B. Brooks. S. Hooper. 42 Senior Guard Paula Queen Senior Guard Cheryl Spigarelli Senior Forward Carrie Wood SCOREBOARD Michelle gets high Let go of my arm! LINDSAY 31-61 MAYSVILLE 51-46 SEMINOLE 31-68 LUTHER 36-14 DEER CREEK 21-50 TUTTLE 41-40 NEWCASTLE 23-39 PURCELL 38-61 TUTTLE 40-36 DIBBLE 46-41 WASHINGTON 41-56 HARRAH 39-56 SULPHUR 36-58 ST. MARY’S 35-53 ANADARKO 30-59 NEWCASTLE 47-57 CROOKED OAK 35-46 BETHEL 49-67 PURCELL 46-56 DISTRICT LINDSAY 48-57 The 1978-79 Lady Lions had their share of ups and downs. They may not have had a lot of experience but they had enough guts and courage to keep working to get better. The Lady Lions’ new basketball coach did a terrific job coaching the girls. All the girls would like to thank Coach Glen Albin for his patience with them. They had two girls on the ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM — Sr. guard Sandra Henagar and Jr. forward Shelia Hooper. Congratualtions!!! Now. what do 1 do! 43 “Stance” Cheryl brings ball up the floor Jumping for joy Just little higher! BOOWWLLLLL! YA-HOOO Lef go. Lady Lions! BASKETBALL’78-’79 SO BARRY DURHAM SR HARRY McKONNELL 45 Back Row L to R: G. Wilson. R. Chandler. R. Rains. J. Ledford, M. Francis. S. Wilson. H. McConnell. Coach Loflin. 2nd Row: K. Crane. R. Johnston. M. Armstrong. B. McGinley, D. Watts, G. Fletcher, G. Graham. B. Mitchell. M. Barrington. Front Row: B. Durham, K. Crane, J. Jordan. B. Hammon, K. Dillon. Kevin makes a good block The ’78-’79 edition of the Blanchard Lions provided area fans with an exciting season. Composed of mostly underclassmen, the Lions had to fight inexperience and rely on talent, speed, and determination as the starting line-up fluctuated looking for the right combination. The Lions did well in the Harrah Tournament and Heritage Hall tournament. The Lions played in a tough district at Lindsay and made a very good showing. The Lions will return four starters and several lettermen and hope to have even a better year. Joe gel a free throw in district tourney Billy lays one up against Pauls Valley It’s either a new dance or a wild scramble Soph. Barry Durham pulls one down against Noble Sr. Harry McConnell gets two points ★ STATE CHAMPS ★ Back Row: Coach Vermillion. L. Lewis, P. Brooks. S. Wilson. K. Cane. J. Jordan. L. Beck. G. Wilson. C. Birdsong. B Hammon. M. Martin, M. Hale. Front Row: D. McKinney, B. Mitchell. C. Winters, K. Dillon, K. Bums. G. Fletcher, K. Ferguson, B. Dennis, J. Bowser. There’s not one team in the state that doesn’t yell “we’re number one” but there was only one saying that on May 12 — the Lions! The ’79 edition of the Lions was expected to do well, but no one really knew how well. Compiling a record of 28-4 the Lions placed 3rd in the Guthrie tournament, won the Lindsay Tourney, and proceeded to march through the district, regional, and finally the state tournament in Tulsa. The team had to overcome a rain-out which forced them to play two games in one day and several team members were sick with the flu, but the state tournament was a one-time thing and the whole team rallied to give their best. The Lions placed seven on the all state tournament team and played the final game without one team member striking out. It was a day the school and community will remember — until next year, as the Lions will return seven starters, but will need some pitching help as they lost seniors Kevin Crane, Gordon Wilson, and all-state pitcher Charlie Birdsong. BHS 79 Schedule 6 Anadarko 15 7 Newcastle 2 7 Guthrie 6 9 McGuinness 0 II Anadarko 2 10 Anadarko 9 6 Mustang 3 0 U. S. Grant 8 13 Deer Creek 0 11 Woodward 10 3 Newcastle 1 II Bethel 1 6 Lindsay 5 4 Lindsay 0 5 Crooked Oak 4 7 Am Po 5 16 McLoud 2 8 Newcastle 0 1 Ardmore 0 4 Binger ft J 1 4 Perry 5 8 Durant 3 8 McGuiness 6 12 Apache Disi 1 3 Anadarko 0 6 Moore 7 19 Pauls Valley 0 II Wewoka 0 8 Wewoka Reg. 5 3 Ft. Gibson 0 6 Piedmont 3 12 Seminole Slate 3 48 LION BASEBALL —’79 Coach Sonny Vermillion Career record 201-59 Harrah Tourney Cons. Champ. — Guthne Tourney 1st — Lindsay Tourney Sonner Conf. Champions District Champs Regional Champs State Champs Kevin Crane — P-lb Gordon Wilson — P-SS-OF All state tournament All-Conference MVP Fans rushed onto the field in Tulsa after the Lions defeated Seminole in the finals 12-3 to win the state championship on May 12, 1979 A picture’s worth a thousand words Charlie Birdsong — P-SS All-conf. 78. ’79 Little All City. ’78. ’79 Player of year — 79 Outstanding pitcher — 79 All-State — 79 Gordon Wilson gets ready to 49 hit in the regionals at Anadarko up a win against Pauls Valley in the rcgionals Charlie is safe at third Brent Dennis set a school record, hitting a home run in each of the district regional games A familiar scene at home plate GIRLS’ TRACK The 1979 girls’ track team had a very successful season. The girls entered four different track meets and ranked high in most of them. Most of the members participated in the track events, but the team lacked participants in the field events. All of the track team returns next year, and when they add some members to other events, they should do very well indeed. Members of the Team: L. Faglie, S. Hooper. L. Courtney, D. McKinney. T. Gibson. B. Brooks, and Coach Albin. I'm glad this thing stretches. Sheila takes hand-off from Becky Becky finished fourth in state track with a time of 10.96. Sheila crosses the finish line Why did I decide to run the mile?? Oh. that can’t be right. 51 It's a bird, it’s a plane — no, it’s Courtney Smile! HONORS S3 55 57 J2inAa dl [c LnLs.y 3Vationa[ 3 33 .czfy. cS OJ££t(l£a zt zStat 3.3.c3f. S(AT££,t(l£XlZt 3.3i. 3. 33 £XIU J2inAa zA [c(= LnCzu 3.3.3f Suj££,t(l£azt 58 SN £ofin Dcu}£u B SJXU Ptxxy !Bxoo i cSaotk £ ff n V LU Quniox danAiAatz cSofifi. danAiAatz 'Azzifi. danAiAats. (2o-Q a[sAictorian± PauCa Quzzn and J2inAa J (a inUif 60 zSa[uta£oxLan dflZXljt 61 g 64 St£(7£, ( Wi[±on - Sofj.(l. AWARDS ASSEMBLY Vocal Music: Bottom: T. Horne, N. Pearcy, T. Townsend. 2nd Row: S. Hooper. S. Beck. J. Bowser. Top: J. Halliburton. C. Stanton. Library Award: Bottom: N. Shipley. J. Soward. V. Surbeck. Top: L. Madden. C Bennett. Art Award Dianne Roberts. Eng. IV — D. Brooks. Eng. Ill —M Hale. A. Walls. Annual Staff Awards — N. Stacy. S. Henagar. J. Bowser. S. Looney. D. McKinney. Journalism Awards — S. Henagar. D. Brooks. Soph. Eng. Award — S. Childs. Eng. Comp. Award — P. Queen. Speech Award — L. Courlney. Bot. Zoo. — G. Francis. Sociology Award — R. Lynch. Electronics Award — S. Childs Chemistry Award — P. Queen. Band Award — C. Loy. D. Hill. 65 Perfect Attendance: Bottom: L. Lewis. G. Francis. P. Queen. 2nd Row: M. Armstrong. J. Soward. Top: W. Smith. Typing Shorthand Awards: A. Walls. S. Hall. J. Glimp. Scholastics Award: Bottom: L. McGinley. A. Walls. Top: R. Johnson. S. Childs. Biology Award — R. Johnson. T. Fenter. D. McGinley. Math Achievement Award — J. Myers. Algebra II S. Childs. J. Ledford. M Francis. R Lynch. D. McGinley. D Buller. G. Fletcher History Awards — T. Fenter. B. Clouse. B. Dennis. G. Pans. R. Lynch. J. Lambert. Student Council Awards — N. Stacy. Sharon Looney. L. McGinley. D. McGinley. Drafting I II — S. Brooks. D. Hearon. Home Ec. Awards — L. McGinley. P. Queen, C. Bndges. M. Hale. T. Drake. L. Starr. S. Swanson. C. Bridges. L. Pearcy. T. Corman. Office Aid Award — Tamy Savage. Beta Club Award — P. Queen. P. Francis. Bookkeeping Award — A. Walls. Geography Award — Came Pool. Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship— P. Queen. N. Stacy. Geometry Awards — J. Ledford. A. Walls. D Brooks. B Dennis. G. Francis. L. Starr. C. Dennis. Tng..Calc. Awards — L. McGinley. P Queen. C. Bridges. P Ledford. H McConnell. CLASSES 67 Mwc Aadcnm, Treasurer; Uadi McGtoley, Reporter; Phil Freads, President; Cheryl SptgweUI, Student Coaadl Repre-aatahe; Kelly TIbUuub, Student Coaadl Reprmeutotbe; Pad Qaeca, Vice-Preddeal; Not Pictured: Tunny Gomez, Sanatory. In growing, we have shared. In learning, we have found friendship In pride, we have gained appreciation. In dreaming, we have found hope. In living, we have found love. The Senior dass motto is an indication of the attitude of the 1979 graduating class in relation to feelings they share toward each other and feelings they have toward their school. This year has been a very busy one! The Senior dass began the year by winning First Place in the Homecoming Parade float contest with their float Dumbo! Seniors were very evident in all fields of endeavor as every major organization was headed by a Senior! Sponsors were Betty Lewis, Genelle Richey, and Donna Stokes. The Graduating Class of 1979 Sanun� f D(utk Bed Bill Bennett ChaiLit BivLony 69 SxeneL Cu£[ini [feavid cdfoCcUi QAJuf Qont cMavuj :A [dOonnt[[ ? � i iid aA ytxi. (Vtelu SwJitjek S. fWdion Caxxi Qtan (Woo L Q atAou 77 1 [t avid cAnt ony Damnuf iPtujmox i Seniors who have attended Blanchard Schools for 12 years: Back Row: Marc Edwards, Shawn Moon, David Holder, Rex Wigley, Phil Francis. Middle Row: Jana Bowring. Liz Elliot. Cheryl Bridges. Paula Queen, Pam Ledford. Front Row: Tamra Aldridge, Nita Stacy. Debra Hill, Tammy Savage, Brenda Holmes. 7g SENIOR TAMRA ALDRIDGE — Pep Club 2 yrs.. Drill Team I yr.. Beta Club 2 yrs.. Biology Club I yr.. Typing I Award. Honor Society. O.S.U. Alumni Award, M.U.N. I yr.. Annual Staff I yr.. Who’s Who Among American High School Students. Library Award. Society of Distinguished High School Americans. J. MARC ANDERSON — Football 3 yrs.. Captain I yr.. All District 1 yr.. Weightlifting I yr.. Sr. Class Treasurer. F.F.A. 4 yrs.. F.F.A. Vice Pres. I yr.. F.F.A. Oklahoma Slate Farmer I yr. KAI BAILEY - Pep Club 3 yrs.. F.H.A I yr. SAMMY BECK — Football 3 yrs., Letterman’s Club 3 yrs.. Golf I yr.. Chorus 3 yrs.. Chorus Pres. 1 yr.. Soloist 3 yrs.. Ensemble 3 yrs. BILL BENNET - Vo-tech 1 yr.. Electronics, Vica I yr. CHARLIE BIRDSONG — Baseball 2 yrs.. Football 2 yrs. JANA BOWRING — Music 3 yrs.. F.H.A. 2 yrs. CHERYL BRIDGES F.H.A 4 yrs.. Pep Club 4 yrs.. Biology Club 2 yrs.. Honor Society 3 yrs.. Beta Club 3 yrs.. Drill Team I yr.. Girls’ Glee Club I yr.. F.C.A. 2 yrs.. M.U.N. Delegate 2 yrs.. Okla. History Award, Pep Club Sec.. F.H.A Parliamentarian. Biology Award. F.H.A. Secretary. Zoology Award. U.S. History Award. Alg. II Award. Beta Club Vice Pres., F.H.A. Secretary FARLEY BRINSFIELD —F.F.A DEBRA BROOKS — Honor Society. English Award. Math Award. JAKE BROOKS — Football I yr.. Basketball I yr.. Baseball I yr., F.F.A. 4 yrs., F.F.A. Treas., F.F.A. Pres., 1979 Stat � D BROOKS - Football 3 yrs., F.F.A. 3 yrs., Letterman’s Club. Weightlifting, F.C.A. V. Pres. � L STEVE BROOKS - FootbiJUjqgk Baseball 3 yr .. • m MNWtt i m - St—ii _______ lub lyrs.. ty logy Cljib. Vica Reporter. F.C.A. 2 yrs. _ Club 3 yrsr- . JZZ. ——1 BUCHHOLZ - Football 2 yrs.T NOlE3JJ.S. History Ay rd, Letterman’s Club 1 yr., Jr. Class Reporter. CYNTHIA J. COURTNGY — Basketball 4yrs.. Pep Club 3 yrs.. Honor Society. O.S.U. Alumni Award. 4 H 4 yrs. F.H.A. 4 rs.. Annual Staff I yr.. Track I yr.. M.U.N. Delegate v V R KEVIN CRANE ootbaW 1 yrs.. Basketball 3 yrSV Baseball 3 yrs., Letterman’s Club. fYincipal’s hdfior Roll. fl BRENDA QJLLINS — Pep Club 2 yrs., F.H.A. I yr.. Honor Roll. Music Sextet 2 yrs.. Chorus 3 yrs.. KinSdfearten AM 2 fH. DONNA DEDMON — Pep Club I yr.. Biology Club I yr.. Music 3 yrs.. Track I yr. TAMARA DRAKE -Music 3 yrs.. F.H.A. 2 yrs. • • • JANIE DVORAK - Biology Club MARK EDWARDS — Football I yr.. Vo Tech Auto Mechanics I yr. JOHN FAGLIE — Football 3 yrs., Letterman’s Club 3 yrs.. Annual Staff I yr., All-District Weightlifting. DAVID FLECK — Football, Golf, Track. Beta Club, Biology Club President 2 yrs. PHIL FRANCIS — Football 3 yrs.. Basketball 1 yr.. Golf I yr.. Weithtlifting. Letterman’s Club 3 yrs.. Beta Club. Student Council. Biology Club Vice-President, Senior Class President. Poetry Awards. Annual Staff I yr.. Honor Roll. Junior Class Vice-President. LUELLA GIBSON — Basketball. Pep Club. F.H.A.. K.B.L.A. Club. TAMMY GOMEZ — Basketball 3 yrs.. Pep Club 3 yrs., F.H.A. I yr.. Sophomore Sweetheart Candidate. Bioloby Club I yr.. Senior Class Secretary. Head Cheerleader I yr. ROBYN HARRELL — Pep Club 3 yrs.. Sgt. at Arms I yr., F.H.A. 3 yrs. RITA HARVEY — Pep Club I yr.. Music 2 yrs.. Biology Club 1 yr.. Hosa at Vo-Tech I yr.. Hosa Class Treasurer I yr. SANDRA HENAGAR — Basketball 3 yrs., Co-Captain of B.B. I yr., F.H.A. 4 yrs.. 4-H 2 yrs.. Pep Club 3 yrs.. Sophomore Class President. Sophomore Football Attendant, Junior Student Council Rep.. Sgt. at Arms 2 yrs.. President of Pep Club I yr.. Honorable Mention Award ”78.’’ Most Valuable Player 78-79. Most Outstanding Guard 78-79, All Conference Guard ”79.” Music 2 yrs.. Annual Staff I yr.. Co-Editor ■ yr. DEBRA HILL — Band 3 yrs.. Stage Band 3 yrs.. Honor Society 2 yrs.. Biology Club I yr., 4-H 1 yr. Drum Majorette, Accounting Award. U.S. History Award. Scholastic Award, O.S.U. Alumni Award. President’s Leadership Council Scholarship. Drum Majorette Assistant, Annual Staff I yr. DAVID HOLDER — Vo-Tech 2 yrs.. Member of Vica 2 yrs. BRENDA HOLMES — Flag Team. Co-Captain 1 yr.. Captain 2 yrs.. Beta Club 2 yrs.. Pep Club 3 yrs.. Biology Club. General Business Award. Who’s Who Among Nat’l High School Students. Outstanding Young Americans. Office Aide Award. Drill Team Award. O.S.U. Alumni Award. Superintendent's Honor Roll 4 yrs.. Honor Society. RANDY HOOPER — Basketball 2 yrs.. Biology Club. Track 1 yr.. Music 2 yrs. BRENDA HUMPHREY — Music 2 yrs. RONNIE JOHNSTON — Basketball 2 yrs.. Track 3 yrs.. Weightlifting 2 yrs.. Algebra I Award. Geometry Award. F.F.A. 4 yrs.. F.F.A Treasurer. Health Award. Superintendent's Honor Roll. Oklahoma State University Alumni Association Honor Scholar. VICKY JONES — Music 3 yrs., F.H.A. 4 yrs.. Pep Club 3 yrs. JAMES KIMBROUGH — Music 2 yrs.. Basketball I yr.. Weightlifting I yr., Madngal I yr.. Men’s Quartet I yr.. Biology Club 2 yrs. FORREST KING — Band, Chorus. Outstanding Male Vocalist for 1978, Honor Society for Distinguished High School Students. PAM LEDFORD — F.H.A. 4 yrs., F.H.A. Parliamentarian 1 yr., F.C.A. 2 yrs.. Vice President 2 yrs.. Beta Club 2 yrs.. Historian and Reporter 1 yr.. Basketball 3 yrs.. Manager 1 yr., Pep Club 4 yrs., Drill Team 2 yrs.. Biology Club I yr., Eng. Award, National Honor Society 2 yrs.. Superintendent’s Honor Roll 2 yrs.. Principal's Honor Roll 1 yr.. Who’s Who Among American High School Students. O.S.U. DIRECTORY Alumni Award. 2nd Place in Child Development and Family Relations at Interscholastic Meet. JULIE M ANGUS — Pep Club 2 yrs.. F.H.A. I yr.. Softball I yr.. Track I yr.. Biology Club. HARRY McCONNELL Basketball 3 yrs.. Geometry Award. Weightlifting 2 yrs. DAVID McENTIRE — Music I yr.. F.F.A. 3 yrs.. Football 2 yrs.. Baseball I yr. LINDA McGINLEY — Pep Club 4 yrs.. Cheerleader 2 yrs., F.H.A 4 yrs.. F.H.A. President I yr.. F.H.A. Treasurer I yr.. Secretary 2 yrs.. Beta C lub 3 yrs.. Beta Club Songleader I yr.. Biology Club 2 yrs.. Biology Club Secretary I yr.. F.C.A. 2 yrs.. F.C.A Reporter I yr.. M U.N. 2 yrs.. Girls Ensemble I yr.. Blanchard F.F.A. Sweetheart. State F.F.A. Sweetheart. National F.F.A. Sweetheart. Co-Valedictonan. All Around Girl. Who’s Who Among American High School Distinguished Students. Outstanding Young Americans. O.S.U. Alumni Award. Superintendent's Honor Roll. Nat’l Honor Society. 1st Place Home Ec. Interscholastic Meet. Scholastic Award 4 yrs.. English I. II. Ill Award. Oklahoma History Award. SHAWN MOON — Vo-Tech 2 yrs.. Vica 2 yrs. PEGGY MORRIS•— Principal's Honor Roll. Superintendent's Honor Roll. Vica Club. DAVID MYERS— Vo-Tech 2 yrs., Vica Club. LORI PUNNEO — F.H.A. PAULA QUEEN — Pep Club 4 yrs., F.H.A. 4 yrs.. F.H.A. Vice President. Student Council Representative. Beta Club 3 yrs.. Beta Club Pres . Biology Club 2 yrs.. Basketball 4 yrs., Bisketoall Co-Captain. Music 1 yr., Oklahoma Honor Society 4’ffldrSupenntendent's Honor Roll 4 yrs . Scholastic Award 2grs., U.S. History AgMKi, Qnve� ' Ed- Award. F.GA..2 President 2 yrs.. Who's Who Among American High School Students. O.S.V jfcltynni AwWWnlce Home Ec.1nterscholasli$ Meet |Honor Escort. Mascot I yr.. Cheerleader I yr.. Basketball CHeed | � yTTjo W.... jinianlCouncd Repigsentative — 5rEG REMINGTOhu— Basketball 3 yrs. Track 2 yrs., Lettermaift u£b 2 vrerJ fightlifUffe4 IJn -WDD ROTTER-Bisketball I yr n rs . Bldg?ftand 2 VrsT i (j TAMMY SAVAGE — Pep Club 3 yrs., F.H.AT4 yrs., BasMNball 3 yrs.. Softball 3 yrs., Bink C ub l.. Annualmff 1 yr. KENKY SHIPLEJ r- Footballer.. Baseball I yr.. Letternmn’s Club I yrvBiology Club 2yri. JlfcL SINGLETON — Principal's Honor fcdl. Bidfeby CluBfPep Qub. F.H.A., Outstanding Young American. Who's Who Among American High School Students. f LYNN BlRMONS — F.FA. CATHEY SPIGARELLI — Pep Club 2 yr lusic 3 yn. % ft gj SPIGARELLI — Pep Club 2 yrs.. Pep Club Treasurer, Student Council I yr.. Senior Class Representative. NIT A SIACY - Band 4 yrs.. Band Librarian I yr.. Band President 1 yr.. Band Award. Sharp and Nichols Award. Student Council Award. -j Biotogy Club 1 yr., M.U.N. I yr.t Art Award I yr.. Beta Club 3 yrs., Beta Club Correspondence Secretary 1 yr.. Honor Society 3 yrs., Anmfl! Staff 1 , Co-Editor of Yearbook I yr., O.S.U. Alumni Award. Student Council 2 yrs.. Student Council Treasurer I yr.. Student OpMhfid President I ywYoung Talent in Okla. Art Award. Second Place in Painting at U.S.A.O.'s Senior Day. VICKlAflURBECK — Drill Team 3 yrs.. Pep Club 3 yrs., F.H A. 2 yrs. W STERRELL — Library Aid Award. F.B.L.A. Secretary. DONA THOMPSON — Track I yr.. Music 2 yrs.. Softball 3 yrs. RICK THOMPSON — Vo-Tech Drafting, Carpentry. KELLY TIN KM AN — Football 3 yrs.. Golf 3 yrs., Letterman's Club 3 yrs.. Beta Club I yr.. Senior Class Student Council Representative, J Letterman's Qub Treasurer, Annual Staff I yr.. Honor Roll. TERRI TOWNSEND — Music 3 yrs.. Music Award, Sextet, DoubleQuarteLh4adcig� i,Triple-Trio. Music 1 yr.. Vice President M I yr.. Drill Team 2 yrs.. Honor Society. ' JUDY TROUP - F.H.A. 3 yrs.. Pep Club 4 yrs.. Drill Team I yr., Mfsic 2 yrs FARON WALKUP — Football 3 yrs., Letterman's Club 3 yrs.. Golf 3 yrs.. Annual Staff I yr.. Stu Mention 2 yrs.. All-District Football 1 yr.. Weightlifting 1 yr.. President Letterman’s Club. Honor Roll. Biology Club. Senior Football Captain. REX WIGLEY — Football. Letterman’s Club. F.F.A.. Weightlifting. F.C.A.. Football. All District. All-Conference. All State. Letterman’s Club Vice President 1 yr. ANDREA WILSON — Pep Club 2 yrs.. Drill Team I yr.. Biology Club I yr.. Library Aid 1 yr.. Library Award. Who's Who Among American High School Students. The Society of Distinguished High School Americans. Annual Staff I yr.. Honor Roll. DAVID WILSON — Honor Society 1 yr.. Ag. 4 yrs.. Award on Horse Production. Basketball I yr.. Weightlifting I yr. GORDON WILSON — Football 2 yrs.. All District Comer Back. Basketball 3 yrs.. Baseball 3 yrs.. Letterman's Club 2 yrs.. F.C.A. Treasurer. JAMES B WILSON — Football 3 yrs., Letterman’s Club 3 yrs. CARRI WOOD — Pep Club 2 yrs.. Reporter I yr.. 4-H I yr.. Beta Club 2 yrs.. Basketball 2 yrs.. F.H.A. 2 yrs.. Jr Class President. Who s Who Among American High School Students, Honor Society 2 yrs.. O.S.U. Alumni Award. M.U.N 2 yrs.. Annual Staff I yr.. Music I yr.. Track I yr.. Honor Roll 3 yrs. 81 SENIOR BALLOT Best Dancer — Vicky Jones and Chns Hall Most Studious — Ronny Johnston and Pam Ledford Most Congenial -Cindy Courtney and Marc Anderson Best Physique — Marc Anderson Best Figure — Tamra Aldndge 83 Best Dressed — Harry McConnell and Tammy Gomez Class Clown — Jill Singleton and J. B. Wilson Prettiest Eyes — Brenda Humphrey and Faron Walkup Best Looking Faron Walkup and Cheryl Spigarelli Most Likely to Succeed — Paula Queen and Phil Francis 86 R. AJbin M. Armstrong F. Bailey S. Bailey M. Baker C. Bowling J. Bowser P. Brightwell B. Brooks P. Brooks S. Brooks J. Brown B. Buxton R. Chandler B. Clouse J. Coleman L Courtney B. Cunningham K. Cunningham G. Curtis J. Davenport B. Dennis G. DeVoir K. Dillon B. Durham L Faglie T. Fenter K. Ferguson G. Foster G. Francis T. Gibson D. Gourley M. Hale J. Hallburton B. Hammon R. Hams T. Hitt C. Hodges S. Hooper S. Johnson G. Jones J. Jordan L-R Top: Carrie Pool, reporter: Denise McKinney, treasurer; Middle: Cynthia Waggoner. Student Council; Sharon Looney. Student Council: Janeen Bowser, Projects chanman. Bottom: Michelle Hale, secretary; Steven Brooks, president; Billy Hammon. V. President; and Kirt Dillon. Student Council. The Junior class had an outstanding year. They contributed much to the high school activities and let everyone know that they were Proud Juniors. They decided to get to work this year and it paid off; they raised over 3000 dollars. Among the money-making projects were selling Sourball Candy, M M’s, having a car wash and bake sale, holding concession stands, and selling candy-grams. Their goal was to hold the best prom ever. There were outstanding Juniors this year in all activities, such as football, baseball, basketball, and many clubs. The Juniors were proud to have our homecoming float, “Pete’t Dragon,” win second place this year. One of the greatest events of all was receiving class rings and letting everyone know it. The Juniors are looking forward to their Senior year with pride cause “The class of “80” can’t be shy, cause they’re the pride of Blanchard High!” K. Lampkin G. Lasaier J. Lee L. Lewis S. Looney M. Martin T. Maynard T. McArthur A. McCraw G. McEnlire D. McKinney L Mitchell M. Moore M. Morgan C. Morton J. Myers C. Paris N. Pearcy V. Peela' G Pool J. Putney J. Reeves D. Roberts M. Rutledge T. Savage K. Selby R. Sharp D. Siler E. Sheed M.Spencer G Stanton R. Steele M. Stockton R. Sturdivant D. Townsend G Waggoner A. Walls M. Weeks J. White J. White R. Wilson G Woody 87 SOPHOMORES The Sophomore class had a busy year this year. They had several projects to raise money for the Junior-Senior Banquet next year. They sponsored a KZUE dance and held the concession stand for several ballgames, including the homecoming game. Their float was Donald Duck and their candidate was Robin Lynch. P. Adamson J. Baily ■ m Top Row: G. Fletcher — S.C. Rep.; D. Buller — Reporter. Middle Row: R. Rains — Treasurer; D. Durham — President; R. Callaway — Vice Pres. Botton Row: S. Swanson — Sec.; T. Drake — Sgt. at Arms. P. Baker S. Barker M. Barrington L Beck C. Bennett K. Bennett T. Bonner S. Bowering S. Bnghtwell B. Brooks P Brooks S. Brooks D. Buller R. Callaway C. Cannon L Chapman T. Chappel S. Childs B. Corely K. Crane B. Daily D. Davis J. Davis S. Davis C. Dennis G. Dockery G. Dockery T. Drake B. Durham R. Edgemon S. Endicott G. Fletcher D. Foster D. Foster R. Foulks 88 M. Francis T. Fugcti L Gilbreath T. Golden G. Graham R. Gunter S. Hall K. Haywood T. Horne L Hunter M. James R. Johnston D. Jones J. Kitchens J. Lambert D. Ledford J. Ledford C Lewis R. Lynch L Madden R. Madden S. Mangus L Mason S. Matheny D. McGuinley J. McRee B. Mitchell W. Morton M. Nixon D. Parker D. Parker P. Polk T. Pool R. Rains I. Rohr T. Savage B. Shipley N. Shipley D. Sermons W. Smith J. Soward G. Spigarelli L Starr L Steel S. Swanson J. Tow D. Watts S. Wilson D. Winchester C. Winters L Wooley 89 JRS. ACTIVE IN VO-TECH Joe Putney helps finish a house in carpentr 4 ike Stockton and Rick Thompson work out John Coleman is working on a deisel engine Mark Baker and Geary Leasater take a break from welding Brent Cunningham spent long hours in the Vo-tech machine shop Charlie Jones. Danny Searcy, and James Durham check out an air conditioning unit. |R. HIGH FOOTBALL Top Row: Head Coach Gary Davis. David Herman, Duval Anglin. Rick Jones. Darren Yarbrough. Assit. Coach Jim Bowersox. Middle Row: Kennon Russel. Mike Pierson. Terry McCarty. Joe Courtney. Jeff Courtney. Pepper Pitmon. Kevin Ladd. Chris Loy. B. D Kennedy. Gary McCarty. Bottom Row: Curtis Buller. Johnny Anderson. Scott Richey, Troy Clanton, Leslie Gomez. Obie Mitchell. Tony Bruza. Scott Pile. Mark McGuffin. Barry Collins, Tom Sneed. 92 “Fourth and one' 1-21 1-21 . . . Monty breaks into the open! Hold'em Defense Swing your partner round’n round Where have you been all my life? 93 Bottom Row L to R: S. Bnghtwell. J. Courtney. C. Loy, D. Schneberger. K. Hill. J. Courtney. S. Pyle. B. Collins. J. Glimp. Top Row L to R: B. Durham. S. Marcie. T. Bruza. S. Richey, T. Clanton. M. Ervin. G. Grahum, J. Algco. JR. HIGH BASKETBALL 8th Grade BJHS 34 Washington 6 BJHS 24 Bridgccrcck 34 BJHS 42 Maysville 34 BJHS 18 Lindsay 33 BJHS 37 Tuttle 26 BJHS 43 Middlcbcrg 25 BJHS 40 Newcastle 45 BJHS 46 Byars 37 BJHS 35 Newcastle 30 BJHS 39 Dibble 37 BJHS 39 Chickasha 37 BJHS 27 Cement 56 9th Grade BJHS 38 Dibble 30 1 BJHS 41 Pauls Valiev 51 1 BJHS 37 Wynnewook 28 I BJHS 41 Ada 55 BJHS 52 Dibble 30 BJHS 29 Kingfisher 19 BJHS 41 Union City 43 BJHS 47 Piedmont 36 BJHS 63 Tuttle 68 I BJHS 51 Crooked Oak 24 | I BJHS 52 Newcastle 29 I BJHS 54 Washington 16 I BJHS 41 Anadarko 44 I BJHS 41 Noble 25 I BJHS 38 Newcastle 29 J BJHS 56 Washington 31 I BJHS 51 Harrah 48 The 9th grade addition of Blanchard Junior High School had an exciting season. They were the 1979 Sooner Conference Champions, and they came in 3rd in the Tuttle Tournament. The Junior High had a season record of 12-5 and conference record of 4-0. Blanchard Junior High also had an excellent 8th grade season. They placed 1st in the Dibble Tournament and came in 2nd in the Jane Brooks Tournament. They finished the season with an 8-4 record. Bottom Row L-R: D. Herman. M. Peirson. K. Russell. M. McGguffin. C. Buller. K. Herral. D. 94 Foster. Top Row L-R: B. Durham. J. Algeo. Left to Right: K. Buchholz. A. Brandt. S. Rolen. T. Jordan. T. Jones, S. Nixon. J. McDonald. V. Ferris, K. Hammon. L. Wilson. A. Watts. D. Bell. C. Tinkham. D. Davis. Back Row: L. Lanbert. Coach G. Albin. S. Ledford. BJH Girls ILeft to Right: L. Bell. C. Candelena, K. York. P. Powell. L. Dillon. G. Mathany, K. Parians. S. Fleck. S. Hair. D. Lynch. L. McCraw. D. McGuire, R. Roland. C. Lampkin. K. [Weeks, M Siler. R. Brooks. Back Row: Coach E. Keeler. C. Spigarelli. BJHS 32 Dibble 27 BJHS 25 Pauls Valiev 26 BJHS 36 Wynnewood 16 BJHS 16 Ada 38 BJHS 40 Dibble 24 BJHS 44 Washington 22 BJHS 24 Kingfisher 37 BJHS 28 Tuttle 41 BJHS 43 Crooked Oak 21 BJHS 41 Newcastle 12 BJHS 57 Washington 34 BJHS 12 Anadarko 39 BJHS Noble 33 BJHS 39 Newcastle 14 BJHS 39 Harrah 57 The Junior High Basketball girls had a satisfying year this year. They entered several tournaments and did very well in their regular season of play. They represented Blanchard Jr. High well and the crowd was pleased with their performance. Coach Albin was also very pleased with his girls. 95 JR. HIGH BASEBALL BJHS 8 Norman Central 5 BJHS 15 Lexington 4 BJHS 3 Western Heights 12 BJHS 6 Anadarko 4 BJHS 2 Mustang 3 BJHS 6 Mustang 1 BJHS 2 Norman Central 13 BJHS 5 Western Heights 2 BJHS 6 Newcastle 4 BJHS 4 Chickasha 2 BJHS 3 Newcastle 2 BJHS 12 Lexington 7 BJHS 3 Anadarko 4 BJHS 18 Dibble 4 96 JR. HIGH PEP CLUB -R K Hammon, T. Jordan. S. Fugct. D. Lynch. S. Ledford. R. Brooks. L. McCraw, L. Wilson. S. Rolen. S. Ledford. D. Bell. A. Watts, S. .ambert. D Weeks. S. Nixon. D. Walls. C. Cooley, S. Clymer. V. Ferris, C. Lampkin, D. Davis. C. Cole. K Parsons. P. Powell. L. Bell. B anderburg, L. Owens, T. Jones, K Bridges. C. Tinkham. G. McDonald, S. Wyman. A. Brandt, T. Cormany. K York. K. Candelaria. S. leek. R Chapman. T. Loy. T. Sullivan. S. Ledford. T. Mcdcrs. B McEntire. S. Winters. A. Covington. K. Foster. T. Barrington. M Barnng- on. L-R: S. Ledford, S. Fugett, R. Brooks. D. Lynch, T. Jordan. K. Hammon. 97 JR. HIGH MUSIC Top Row L-R: K. Bullcr, M. McGuffin. T. Poole. M. Ervin. G. Graham. M. Pierceson, D. Poole. K. Russell. D. Herman. B. Sturdivant. J. Anderson. A. Whaley. D. Foster. S. Wyman. S. DeVoir. L. Nixon. T. Husk. C. Bums. K. Bowling. L. Sharp. M. Lynch. S. Muzny. D. Burns. B. Searcy. R. Madden. T. Newsome. B Vanderburg. D. Wilson. S. Mills. Jr. High Music Award Winners: LaDonna Nixon and Monty Erwin. 98 Sponsored by Southwestern Music Co. JR. HIGH ENJOYS SADIE HAWKINS’ DAY Jr. high boys pushed (he Volkswagen Jr. high girls had an exciting contest How much farther? You have to hold your tongue just right. What am I doing out here? If we could just get the motor started . .. All together now — up the hill 99 JR. HIGH BAND L-R Top Row: J. Davis, M. Cullins. W. King, A Morgan, K, James. T. Goodwin. J Walls. K Kimbourgh, T, Piltcnridge, D. Burk, D Postman. C. Musiny. 2nd Row: S. Evans. K. Bennett, M. Sneed. B Bruza. R Dockery. A. Morgan. V. Burk. M. Rutledge. T. Loy. L. Sharp. 3rd Row: T Barrington. L. Cole. K. Parsons. P Powell. T. Moore. D McGiror. D. Moore. R Rolen. G. Matheny. S DeVoir. M Siler. The Junior High Band had a fantastic year under the leadership of our new band director — Sam Evans. With his guidance we have learned such songs as: Patrol March and Trail West. We traveled to Norman to Contest and we had a rewarding time. Although we didn’t receive any rewards materially it was reward enough jsut to be able to compete. Our spring concert was an array of musical enjoyment both for the audience and band members. Freshman members are now looking forward to having such a wonderful year in High School. 100 UyziitC czHammon zzifiman c fttzndant d oxtia Pooj£.[[ 8t(i c f-ttzndant J2ua j dots, jtti xacis, c f-tiznctant oot[ja[[ cy fttzndan t± 101 Band Awards — C. Postman. Doug Burk. T. Barrington Eng. Awards — C. Bridges. T. Cormany. T. Wigley. D. Stockton. D. Bndwell. Math Awards — K. Ladd, P Pitman. K. Hammon. A. Watts. K. Crane, D. Clack. N. Green, S. Mills. T. Barrington, D. Bndwell. T. Wigley. T. Husk. T. Cormany. B. Collins. R. Foster, K. Hill. A. Morgan. K. Bennett. B. Claybom. L. McCraw. Not Pictured: L. Mason. 103 Social Studies, and History Awards — J. Glimp. S. Richey. P. Pitman. D. Clack. K. Hill. K. Bennet, B. D. Kennedy. B. Clayborn. T. Cormany. C. Tink-ham. J. Walls. L. Peirce, K. Hammon. A. Watts. S. Clymer. C. Buller. S. Winters. D. Bndwell. K. Bndges. T. Wigley. D. Lynch. JUNIOR HIGH HONOR SOCIETY C. Bndges R. Butler D. Clack T. Cormany V. Ferris G. Graham P. Pitmon S. Richey D. Schneberger C. Tinkham A. Watts J. Walls C. Buller D. Lynch D Maguire L. McCraw S. Mills L. Nixon T. Wigley T. Barrington D. Bndwell T. Clayborn B. McEntire J. Walls S. Winters Art Award — K. Cove Library Award — F. Self Spelling Award — R. Edgmon Leadership Award - T. Jones Citizenship Award — D. Burk Special Recognition in 9th Grade Clothing Construction Indian Hentage Award — S. Clymer Scholastic Awards T. Cormany. J. Walls T. Wigley. T. Clayborn Perfect Attendance Awards K. Bennett K. Kimbrough T. Sullivan J. Courtney C. Loy T. McCarty V. Ferris D. Herman T. Steel D. Mcguire B. McEntire A. Morgan 104 9th attendant and escort Kristi Hammon A Troy Clanton 8th grade float — “Leo the Lion” 8th attendant and escort Portia Powell A David Herman 7th attendant and escort Lucy Cole A Scott Richey Mr. A Miss Melody — Monty Ervin and Tina Husk 105 FRESHMAN Top L-R B. D. Kennedy. Reporter. T. Bruza. S. C.. P Pitman. Pres. Bottom Row: K. Hammon. S. C.. S. Pyles. V P., S. Rolen. S.-Trea. J. Allery D. Bell A. Brandt R. Butler T. Chambers D. Clark T. Canton B. Collins J. Courtney J. Courtney T Butler C. Bridges S. Bright well B. Bnnfield T. Bruza K. Bucholz T. Cor many K. Crane D. Davis L Deason D. Dockery M. Ervin V. Farris R. Foster T. Jordan J. Glimp L Gomez G. Graham D. Gunner K. Hammon K. Hill T. Hitt B Huff T. Husk R. Jones 106 V Kristi Hammon. 9th grade attendant This year the Freshman got off to a good start by electing Pepper Pitman for President. In the homecoming parade their float finished third. They had a good year in sports. T. Jones B. Kennedy T. Kennedy R. King L Ladd L Lambert J. Lane L. Lancaster S. Ledford C.Loy R. Madden S. Marsee C. McCarty T. McCarty J. McDonald D. McKinley S. Miller O. Mitchell A. Morgan T. Newsom S. Nixon L. Piercy S. Pile ' P. Pitman P. Putney S. Richey D. Roberts S. Rolen G. Schneberger B. Searcy T. Sneed C. Tinkham T. Tivis S. Thompson J. Walls A. Watts A. Whaley D. Wilcoxson L Wilson S. Wyman D. Yarbrough 107 8th GRADE Being seasoned junior high students, the 8th graders got right into the swing of things. The class honored Portia Powell by selecting her as their homecoming attendant. “Lambert the Lion” was the character chosen to depict the float, the eighth grade putting long hours and hard work into it. The 8th graders participated in track, music, basketbal. football band, 4-H, and baseball. They are look- Lone McCraw. Treasurer; Delaine Lynch. Vice Pres.: Keenan Russell. Sluing forward to next year’s activities when deni Council: Kenet Weeks. Pres.; Portia Powell, studem council. they will have seniority in the junior high. Sponsors are Miss Bush, Mrs. Wood. Mr. Willis, and Mr. Davis. C. Cole R. Corley K. Cove C. Crone M. Cullins G. Curren E. Davis J. Davis S. Devoir L. Dexter L. Dillon T. Ellifrit S. Fleck D. Foster T. Franklin S. Hair K. Harrell D Herman M. Jones S. Jones C. Lampkin J. Anderson L Bell K. Bowling T. Bnghtwell J. Brooks R. Brooks C. Buller D. Burk C. Burns D Burns C. Candelaria S. Clymer toe K. Parsons M. Pierson T. Pittenndge L Pool T. Pool K. Posiman P. Powell L Pngmore R. Roland K. Russell D. Sharp M. Siler T. Steele D. Sturdivant R. Thompson B. Vanderburg W. Webster K. Weeks T. Wigley D. Wilson K. York 109 Top Row: S. Winters — pres.. D. Brid-well — sec.. K. Felton — sgt. at arms. Bottom Row: B. McEntire — vice pres., T. Foster — sgt. at arms. J. Walls — S. C. rep.. M. Rutledge — S. C rep. SEVENTH GRADE C Aldndgc M. Baker M. Barrington T. Barrington F. Beckham K. Bennett R. Bennett S. Block J. Bowling S. Bndwell R. Bnnsfield L Brown B. Bruza V. Burk R. Chapman B. Claybom K. Clark L Cole C Cooley E Covington T. Curren M. Davis R. Dockery K. Edwards C Elliott K. Felton J. Foster T. Foster S. Fugett R. Fuller 110 The 7th grade class have learned what it is like to attend an underground school. They also learned how to build floats, as they proved by their recreation of “THUMPER. Lucy Cole rode on their float and represented them as their attendant. Their sponsers are Mr. and Mrs. Lynch, and Mrs. Willis. The 7th graders are all looking forward to their next years at B.H.S. Lucy Cole — 7th grade attendant T.Loy M. Martin B. McEntire T. Medders A. Morgan K. Morgan L Owens H. Peate D. Postman S. Richardson M. Rutledge M. Sneed D. Stockton T. Sulivan R. Swanson J. Walls S. Winters G. White III JRS. HOST “STARRY, STARRY NIGHT” Mrs. Stokes gives David Fleck special award Here we are Pres. 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