Booneville High School - Reveille Yearbook (Booneville, AR)

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Front Row: O. Fry, J. Tanner, B. Taylor, E. Hocott, V. Guise, T. Tucker, J. McDonald, S. Dunham, G. Pirraglia, S. Sharp. 2nd Row: B. Hunt, S. Webb, T. Barnes, C. Lindley, T. Capes, S. Gray, M. Bradford, V. Gadbury, T. Halford, E. Siddons, B. Wooldridge. 3rd Row: E. Tanner, T. Flampton, F. Johnson, D. Swint, M. Wiggins, M. Wilkens, C. McAnally, T. Capes, D. Blankenship, R. Spears, R. May, E. Brothers. 4th Row: A. Duke, J. Bradley, S. New, T. Travis, K. Thornell, J. McGowan, D. Beckham, D. Mann, D. Scheel, E. Thornell, R. George, B. Catlett, C. Swafford. SEASdl ESCLtS- 1 Prairie Grove 40 0 Mena 27 7 Clarksville IS 0 Ozark 8 27 Vilonia 14 14 Mansfield 40 0 Greenwood 32 3 Waldron 35 0 Subiaco 30 0 Paris 27 7 Ozark 0 6 Hard act to follow ‘ ■ . We had highs and lows just like last year, but we weren't State Champions, or Conference Champions. I guess it was just a hard act to follow, said Rob George. Team members instantly re- called two disappointments, tying Vi- lonia at Homecoming and losing to Ozark twice. The highlight was the Paris game — a win there would send us to the play- offs; a loss would send us deer hunting as Coach Scheel put it. After beating Paris, the Cats faced Conference cham- pions Ozark, again. Coach Scheel had worked all week to keep the revenge factor down, but both teams were out for blood, said Frank Johnson. Although there were several scoring threats (plays coming off Scott Webb's crack blocks on Jerome Johnson and a drive of hard-hitting Tony Travis runs totalling 50 yards), the first three quar- ters were defense. Late in the fourth quarter, Boone- ville's defense broke down, and the Ozark quarterback faked a pitch to the right, bootlegged around the left end, and floated 80 yards down the side line for a touchdown. The point after at- tempt failed on a fumbled snap. The kicker tried to pick up the ball, but he was drilled in the back by Edward Brothers. As the clock ticked off the final sec- onds, tears flowed as team members and fans realized the end of the dream to return to War Memorial. On the sol- emn ride home, each tear-streaked face reflected the nightmare of Ozark's quarterback racing into the end zone. Jimmy Tanner commented, Now we know how Junction City must have felt. By Stanley Sharp All Conference, All State Frank Johnson Theo Cap es All Conference Scott Webb Ernie Thornell Rob George Honorable Mention Jimmy Tanner Ricky May Barry Catlett Tony Travis Vance Gadbury Eric Siddons After a hard game, Todd Tucker quenches his dehydrated body. Photo by Trena Adair SOUNDS GOOD TO ME LAYOUT DESICN BY HEATHER ABBOTT

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Martha VanAllen and Susan Terry perform their warm-up exercises from a different aspect of track. Photo by Trena Adair Kittens capture district crown TRACK In a blaze of glory. Almost like the Grecian Olympians the Junior Boys Track team flew past every meet with flying col- ors. The District meet held in Danville proved to be no obstacle. The Junior Boys chalked up a total of 210 points, not to mention breaking five records. Cody Smith received the high point award with 45 points. Smith broke records in the 220 and the 100 sprints. Smith also received third in the long jump. The Junior Kittens also broke record times in the 440, 880, and mile relays. They pulled to- gether as a team, and all the individual members worked hard to help add points. Joel McDonald placed first in the pole vault with a jump of 11'. All first four places were taken in the high jump: Dustin Blankenship, first; Cliff McAnally, second; Charles Lindley, third; and Jonathan Da- vis, fourth. First through third was also stolen in the long jump by Dean Swint, first (18'6 ); Jona- than Davis, second; and Cody Smith, third. First, second, and third places in distance just insured the Junior Boys win. Jonathan Da- vis placed first in the 880 run with Mark Bradford right behind him placing third. Paul Crenshaw tackled the grueling mile run and placed second. The Junior Boys defi- nitely captured the dis- trict crown in a blaze of glory. By Tresa Adair Dustin Blankenship's second leg in the 880 relay adds distance ahead of his opponents that helped his team to win with a record breaking time. Photo by Trena Adair

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 We've got spirit, yes we do, we've got spirit, how 'bout you? Members of the football team get high on spirit. Photo by Trena Adair. Ty Hampton (10) sprints down the field to gain yardage against Mansfield. Theo Capes (72) and Eric Siddons (64) follow in close pursuit as Scott Webb anhilates a Mena Bearcat. The dull roar of the expectant crowd is muffled by the thick concrete walls of the field house. Everyone in the stands is filled with excitement for tonight's outcome. Inside the field house the excitement is just as intense. The air is heavy; one can almost feel the concentration. The silence is occasionally broken by a whispered, “Good luck, or a pat on the back. Team spirit keeps the team going, takes some sting out of defeat, and makes a victory even more special. Team spirit radiates energy giving us more determina- tion to play our best, said Brenda Tomlin. Many athletes feel an obligation not only to each other, but also to the fans. We try to keep our fans cheered up by doing our best, explained Vance Gadbury. We just want them to see how hard we work, not if we win or lose. Mr. George told how he felt BHS athletes looked at team spirit. The pep rallies and large crowds tell me our students realize it's important to be one in our efforts. Team spirit ties not only the team together, but also unites the school and community. Todd Tucker said, If we didn't have a lot of team spirit, we wouldn't have the athletic tradition we do. It just makes us prouder to be Bearcats. By Shannon Dunn SENIOR HIGH FOOTBALL