Booneville High School - Reveille Yearbook (Booneville, AR)

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m Kittens dance by Waldron 34-8 %■. ‘ • T uv•• u ‘ v £■ After an 8 to 6 last sec- ond victory over Alma, the Kittens were determined not to make first year Ju- nior High Coach John McGowan nervous again when they met Waldron. Stanley Rogers helped take control early by firing straight up the middle 55 yards for the Kittens' score on the first play, but a yel- low flag brought it back to the 50. Undaunted, Rogers mer- ely replayed his effort with a 35-yard run. Davis poked the ball in from 15 yards out and Billy Wright boot- legged around the left end for a two-point conversion. Rogers and Davis teamed up again on the second touchdown. After two of Rogers hard-nosed runs, and a 20-yard dance by Davis, the Kittens were up 14 points, but the men in stripes said no again as time ran out in the first quarter. Wrights' touchdown in the second quarter made it 14. Eric McConnells's sack allowed Davis to score again from 40 yards out, and Tracey Blankenship's two points made the score 20-0. In the second half, a Marty Cessna run set up another Blankenship score on a pass. The next posses- sion ended quickly after impressive runs by Johnny Schlinker. After getting the ball back, a 15 yard Jason Rowe run set up an- other Blankenship score. After Rowe's two points were added, the score stood at 34-0. Waldron's last ditch ef- fort produced a sixty yard touchdown. The two point conversion left the final score 34-8. By Stanley Sharp Greg Weaver ( 86) gets ready to Despite the leg Jonathan Davis tackle a Bulldog running back. injured in the Paris game, he Photo by Ric Lunsford shows that his team spirit is still in great shape. Photo by Ric Lunsford 36 SOUNDS GOOD TO ME LAYOUT DESIGN BY BRIDGET DAVIS

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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

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vs Managers: Force Behind The Team Jerry, Frank needs a snap! Jerry! Hey, Jerry! Screams of this nature come from the chaotic Bearcat dressing room. Jerry gets the call because he's the low man on the totem pole, ranked under head manager Alan Duke and assistant manager Chuck Swafford, both seniors. Managers are unsung heroes of the game. They have various responsibil- ities to the team. They film games, pre- pare equipment, keep the water jugs filled, and care for injuries as small as a scratch or a blister. Jerry always seemed to get the raw deal; he was left in Greenwood because he couldn't get the camera from atop the press box in time to catch the bus; he once went onto a wet Booneville been too small to play, Alan still want- ed to be part of the team, I'm no quit- ter. Chuck said, I wanted to be a man- ager because we're right out there in the action, and we really are part of the team. Not only are managers members of the team, they are also more appreciat- ed than they realize. Picture little Alan Duke carrying de- fensive tackle Theo Capes to the side- line. That's heart and determination. By Stanley Sharp Jason Rowe ( 22) carries the ball for a touchdown in the Mena game. Photo by Ric Lunsford Greenwood Mansfield Alma Waldron Mena Paris Ozark Dardanelle 14-34 38- 6 8- 6 34- 6 8- 0 14- 0 8-14 28- 6 field to dry a ball, and took a long slid- ing fall to his backside in front of a crowd of home fans. With all the harrassment, why do they do it? Although he had always Front Row: Greg Kennedy, Kendall Brown, Jus- tin Leftwich, Marty Cessna, Danny Powell, Mi- chael Lasiter, Doug Powell, Russell Bryan. 2nd Row: Brian Coleman, Casey Goodwin, Ray Tem- pleman, John Schlinker, James Lee, Kevin Cham- bers, Scott Walker, John Weaver, Brian Rust, Matt Wester. 3rd Row: Coach John McGowan, Wesley Lynch, Terry Shott, Bobby Mattson, Eric Catlett, Casey Thomas, Steve Davis, Stanley Rog- ers, James Osbourne, Jerald Baker, Coach David Beckham. 4th Row: Tracy Blankenship, Mark Wooldridge, Jim Finney, Jonathan Davis, Jason Rowe, Eric McConnell, Steve Canada, Andy Smith, Marc Hise. Back Row: David Chase, i=. chael Hall, Mikey Mikles, Daryl Suttles, Billy Wright, Diego Rodriguez, Shawn Witt, Johnny Simpson, Chris Cobb, Jeff Pruitt. JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL