Claremore High School - Zebra Yearbook (Claremore, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1961 volume:

1961 ZEBRA Published by the Annual staff of Claremore High School Claremore, Oklahoma HAND IN HAND Tradition TABLE CON TABLE OF CONTENTS FORE WARD DEDICATION IN MEMORY ADMINISTRATION SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES SPORTS FAVORITES ORGANIZATIONS ADVERTISERS From the Zebra staff to everyone who has helped to make the 1961 Zebra possible, a sincere THANK YOU. You have helped us, through your advertisements and the Briggs Studio in Tulsa, to give to our fellow students this book filled with high school memories. We hope this edition of the Zebra meets with your approval, and if it does, we will certainly be rewarded! f.-lV L a1 1 • 0.• i?- • ■ ■ pry 0'' 0 We, of the '61 yearbook staff, have worked steadily for many months to produce this volume of the Zebra. Within these pages we have tried to record the many memorable events that have happened to us during our journey through high school. • We hope that, not only at the present but in the years to come, this book will be a treasured keepsake and that it will recall many happy occasions. THE STAFF VX . , i ■ • • • i- � •v . • S • � . .. -N «. '4 � . • v y •� ,, i y't ; - I ' . • X • DEDICATION The Class of 1961 proudly dedicates this Zebra to Mr. Ronald E. Gerard, it is our way of expressing our gratitude and our sincere appreciation for all that he has done as a teacher, and friend. ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF EDUCATION C. T. REDFERN, President PAUL J. BAKER FORREST BEAUFORD MICKEY WALKER EUGENE SNELLING MRS. LOUISE PHILLIPS The wonderful years of experience in high school are never fully appreciated until after graduation. When you have time to look back and you are called upon to use these fine experiences, then you can more fully appre- ciate your friends and classmates gained here. Within the halls of Claremore Senior High School, the basic skills of learning have been your to acquire. Many of those skills are vividly in the background of the activities portrayed in this beautiful book. It is a pleasure for me to take time to wish a happy future to all who pass through the halls of our high school, and commend the Zebra staff for their efficient work in setting up these wonderful experiences. E. C. Sprague E. MOORE A. BELL K. KELLY L. WAGONER B. ELLIS F. BEECH When yearbooks are Issued you will be receiving one of the most cherished possessions that you will ever own. In this volume will be a record of your friends and activities in Claremore High School. As time passes it will be- come more valuable and will be a source of reference of your many friends you made in school. You seniors preserve this 1961 Zebra and may it always bring happy mem- ories of all high school associations. May you be happy and successful in F. WILLIAMS L. DUNCAN J. COLLINS D. JORDON J. DUDLEY F. SISCO MR. HARMON Science Algebra MISS LAWRENCE English Speech MR. JOHNSON Agriculture Our Faculty, whose guidance and leadership serves as inspiration to us, MRS. DAILY MRS. CHATHAM MISS OTTINGER Home Economics American Literature Mathematics MR. GERARD MRS. WALKER MR. HENNING Band English Yearbook Journalism Biology Coach Devote their time and talent to the developing MRS. JAGGERS Shorthand Typing MR. DOST History, Health Psychology Coach MR. CLINE Oklahoma History American History Drivers Training MRS. ROBINSON Vocal Music MR. JENSEN History Coach of future citizens. MR. JOHNSTON Counselor English Literature MR. JONES Woodworking I. II, III MR. WEBSTER Spanish MRS. WILSON Commercial CUSTODIAN Sherman Milllkin SCHOOL NURSE Mis. Ruth Sanders MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Leonard Montgomery BUS DRIVERS: A. C. Phillips, Murl Cline, Jim Johnston, Harland Jones, Charlie McCaskey. SENIORS SENIOR OFFICERS President. DAVID BROWN Vice President. BRUCE COBB Secretary. KATHRYN THOMPSON Treasurer, JACQUE COLLINS Reporter. DONITA JORDAN NANCY CULLISON Thinking is such an idle waste of time. Chorus Operetta 2. RONALD GUSTAFSON Turn the lights and music down low, and he yells for help. Vice-President of Rogers Co. 4-H 4; Debate to State 4-H Club Congress 3; Rogers County 4-H Livestock Judging Team 2, 3, 4; Debate to Tulsa State Fair 3, 4; 4-H Round-Up at Stillwater 2, 3,4; Winner of Brown-Dunkin Livestock Award 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Tatler Staff 4. JANICE MELTON She must be seen to be appreciated. Chorus 2; Nurse's Training 2; F. H. A. 3. 4; F. H. A. Officer 4. LARRY WALKER Don't litigate over me when I am dead. F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; Crops Judging Team 3; F. F. A. Leadership Conference 3. JUDY PARIS A smile from her costs you nothing. State Honor Roll 2, 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; F. T. A. 2, 3, 4; F. T. A. Officer 4; Span- ish Club 3; Spanish Club Officer 3; Tatler Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Speech Assembly 3; Junior Class Play 3; Pep Club 4; Math Club 4; Yearbook Editor 4. JOHN BALDRIDGE Man's happiness begins with his first love and ends about then. Football 2, 3; Basketball 2; Baseball 2; F. T. A. 3, 4; Office 3. RONNIE HICKS I keep my friends for a long time, especial- ly one. Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Track 2, 3, 4; Letterman's Club 2, 3, 4; F. T. A. 3; Band 2, 4; Boys' State 3. SUZANNE HAUGHT The times aren't so bad as they seem; they couldn't be. Pep Club 3, 4; F. H. A. 2, 4; Chorus 2, 3; Chorus Contest 2, 3; Library 4. DAVID BERRY Leave silence to the saints; I'm just human. Tatler Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Science Club 3, 4; Science Club Officer 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Musical Contest District 3, 4, State 3; F.T.A. 3,4. MARY ELLICK Tell me whom you love, and I’ll tell you what you are. F. H.A. 3,4. RONNIE TURNER Honor lies in honest toil. Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Speech Debate 4; Quartet 4; Mixed Chorus Letter 2, 3; Science Fair 2, 3. JOYCE SALLEE A diamond ring adorns her hand, there soon may be a wedding band. Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Ensemble 3; Contest in Vocal Music 2. 3; F. H. A. 2; F. T. A. 3, 4; Library 4. DARLENE MARLIN Love is the dawn of marriage, and marriage is the sunset of love. F. H. A. 2; Library 2, 3, 4. BENNY GRIFFITH Tall and slender and full of fun. Football 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Letterman's Club 3, 4. PAT KIZER If you don't believe me, just ask me. Pep Club 3,4; F. H. A. 3,4. LEROY PATTON The only certainty is that nothing is certain. P.E. 2, 3; Track 3. CAROLYN MASON Her voice is ever soft, gentle and low; an excellent thing in a woman. Softball Team 2; Girls' Choir 3; Volleyball Team 2. RICHARD JENNINGS Amongst other advantages - a rolling stone gathers no moss. P. E. 2; Baseball 4. JIMMY HAMILTON Short stuff and hard to bluff, never studies quite enough. ” P.E. 2,3. JOY DEANE RAPER I am not Impressible, but I am impression- able. ” F.T.A. 4. DAVID BROWN The man who blushes is not always em- barrassed. Class President 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Letterman's Club 2, 3, 4. ROSEMARY GUNTER Wit, now and then, struck smartly, shows a spark. Girls' Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Chorus 2; Chorus Officer 3, 4; F. T. A. 3, 4; F. H. A. 2. 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Girls' Trio 2; Cheerleader 4; Cheerleaders' Clinic 4; Class Treasurer 3; Junior Play 3; Tatler Staff 4; Chorus Contest 2, 3, 4; Chorus Queen 4. LLOYD GANUS Never refuse a good offer. F. F. A. 2,3,4; P.E. 2. CAROL AUD The smile on her face is a reflection of the feeling in her heart. Pep Club 2; Library 2; Tatler Staff 4; Tatler Bookkeeper 4; Zebra Staff 4; State Honor Roll 2, 3; National Honor Society 3, 4. JOHNIE SUE SUMTER In beauty, wisdom is rare. F. H. A. 2; Tatler Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Junior Play Makeup 3. RONNY SCOTT Although he may have others too, this one is his interest true. F.F. A. 2; P. E. 2. V LINDA MOODY She is a woman, therefore may be woo'd; she is a woman, therefore may be won. Pep Club 2; F. H. A. 2, 3; Library 4; Tatler Staff 4. DANNY FOX Not that I like study less, I like play more. LINDA BURD Lots of gas and a tin-lizzie serve to keep this lass busy. F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. Officer, Secretary 3.4; Typing Award 3; Tatler Staff 4; Mrs. Jaggers Assistant 4. LONNY MILLIKIN Why should the devil have all the fun? Baseball 2; Basketball 2. MARCUS HENDRICKS I can resist everything, but temptation. Football 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Letterman's Club 2, 3, 4; Football Co-Captain 4. SHIRLEY SUMTER Charming, courteous and gay, she is happy everyday. ” Junior Play Makeup 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club President 4; State Honor Roll 2, 3; National Honor Society 2,3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Tatler Staff 4. JIM KIRKLEY Think! It's the little things that count. P. E. 2, 3; Tatler Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Speech 4; Speech Assembly 4. JUDY JOINES She will always be a queen to her future husband. Gene. Pep Club 2, 3; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. Officer 4; Tatler Staff 4; Library 3. LANE CORLEY Action is the mark of a great leader. Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Track 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Class President 2; Most Popular Boy 3; Letterman's Club 2, 3, 4; F. T. A. 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3rd Vice- President 3; Football Co-Captain 3; Football Captain 4; Science Club 4. NIKKI SODERBERG Thou who hast the gift of beauty. Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Cheerleading Clinic 4; F. H. A. 3; F. H. A. Rally 3; F. T. A. 3; Chorus Trio 2; Chorus Contest 2; Tatler Staff 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Football Queen 4. LINDA NORMAN Full of fun, smart as can be, this fits Linda to a 'T'. F. H. A. 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Cheerleading Clinic 4; Library 4; Tatler Staff 4; Junior Play 3; F. T, A, 3, 4; Chorus Contest 2. MIKE CRITCHFIELD Tall oaks from little acorns grow. National Honor Society 3, 4; State Honor Roll 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; F. T. A. Officer 4; Band Captain 3; Math Club 3, 4; Math Club Officer 4; Science Club 4; Tatler Staff 4. A JUDY BIVENS Come one, come all, we'll have a ball. F. T. A. 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Pep Club 4; Office Assistant to Mr. Denny 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Tatler Staff 4; Typing Award 3; Speech Assembly 3. JOE McCOLLOUGH He knows each line; he knows each hook; and on girls he could write a book. Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Letterman's Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Favorite. CHARLOTTE STEPHENS Loyal, Witty and full of fun, she's a friend to everyone. Pep Club 3, 4; Science Club 3; Math Club 4; F. H. A. 2; Cheerleader 4; Cheerleading Clinic 4; Tatler Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Senior Favorite. SAM HOLLINGER He claims to be a woman hater, but it's doubtful. Football 2, 3, 4; Track; Senior Favorite. TOMMY SEELY Go to your pleasure, whilest I go to my business, pleasure. Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Science Club 3, 4; Chess Club 3; State Biology Contest Ed- mond 2; Tatler Staff 4; Junior Class Play 3; Speech Assemblies 3, 4; Basketball 4; Letter- man's Club 4. CAROL FOX Call no man foe, but never love a stranger. A Band 2,4; F. H. A. 3.4. ARTHUR HANES Licker talks mighty loud when it gets loose from de jug. Football 2, 3, 4; Track 3. LA VALERIE WINN Walk softly, speak softly, learn a lot. Pep Club 2. PAUL WILDE Bom with the gift of laughter and a sense that the world is mad. Track 3; Science Club 4; Baseball 2. BARBARA KELLY People are more fun than anybody. Basketball 2, All-Conference Guard 2; F. T. A. 4; Pep Club 4,2; Basketball Queen Attendant 2. JACQUE COLLINS Full of life and lively fun; a friend and pal to everyone. Girls' Trio 2; Girls' Chorus 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 2; Class Treasurer 3, 4; F. H. A. 2; F. T. A. 2, 3. 4; Office Assistant 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; F. F. A. Sweetheart 3; Pep Club Queen 2; State Honor Society 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; F. T. A. Of- ficer 3. MIKE PAYTON A happy-go-lucky sort of boy, summer vacations are his joy. Student Council 2; Spanish Club 4. JO ANN RUSSELL Never say more than is necessary. ” Pep Club 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 3, 4. JIM BLANTON He who blushes at riding in a rattle-trap, will boast when he rides in style. Math Club 3, 4; Math Club Officer 4; Spanish Club 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Science Club 4; Mixed Chorus 2. KATHRYN THOMPSON This combination is hard to find; a sweet girl with a splendid mind. Ensemble 2; F. T. A. 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 3, 4; F. H. A. Reporter 3; F. H. A. President 4; Pep Club 3; Senior Class Secretary 4; Math Club 4; Tatler Staff 4. WAYNE HINKLE Nothing so needs reforming as other people's habits. Science Club 3, 4; Tatler Staff 4; Zebra Staff 4; Zebra Business Manager 4; Junior Play 3; Verdigris Valley Speech Tournament 3; Ed- mond Speech Contest 3; Talent Show 2; Science Fair 3; Typing Award 3; Speech Assembly 3; Perfect Attendance for three years 3. JIM Me a WAIN Red-haired Jim is full of fun; you'll be laughing ere he's done. Football 3. 4; Basketball 2; Track 2, 3, 4; Letterman's Club 2. 3, 4; Class Vice-President 2; Class President 3; F. T. A. 3. ERNESTINE RAWLINGS Her eyes reveal her every thought. F. H. A. 2; F. H. A. Rally 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 3,4; Head Cheerleader 4; Cheerleading Clinic 3. 4; Class Officer 3; Basketball Queen Candidate 3; F.T. A. 4; Tatler Staff 4; Girls' Chorus 3; Chorus Con- test 3; Chorus Festival 3; Pep Club Queen 4. SKIP LARGENT Every Man is the architect of his own for- tunes. Football 2, 3. 4; Basketball 2, 3. 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Letterman's Club 3, 4; Class Reporter 2; Co-Captain J-V Basketball 3; Class Vice-President 3; State Honor Roll 2; Edmond Scholastic Tests 2, 3; Tatler Sports Editor 3; Tatler Co-Editor 4. BETTYE LITCHENBERG You got to live life to love life; boy, do I love life I Pep Club Queen 3; Cheerleader 4; Cheer- leading Clinic 4; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; F. T. A. 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Tatler Staff 4. REAGAN HUCKLEBY Not how we played the game, but whether we won or lost. Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Basketball Captain 3, 4; Letterman's Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 4; Baseball 3, 4. LINDA DUNCAN I came, I saw, and I conquered. F. T. A. 3; F. H. A. 3; Pep Club 3. 4; Office 3, 4; Football Queen Candidate 3. fa trinna mullinax Trinna is pretty and dresses so neat; every friend declares she's sweet. ” F. H. A. 2, 3; Library 4. WARREN ROBERTS A witty, clever, charming air; endures him to the ladies fair. Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Letterman's Club 2, 3, 4. SANDRA JENKINS JOHNSON In each cheek appears a dimple, love made those hollows. National Honor Society 3, 4; State Honor Society 2; Office Assistant 4; (Mr. Johnston's Assist.) 4; Library 2; Tatler Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4; F. H. A. 2. 3; Pep Club 2. 3. 4; Pep Club Vice-President 4. JERRY PORTERFIELD People who make no noise are dangerous. F. F. A. Judging Team 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; Leader Conference 2, 3, 4; F.F. A. Officer 3. SHARON BAGLEY Tomorrow life is too late, live today. F. H. A. 2, 4; Pep Club 2; Pom Pom Girl 2; Glee Club 2. TED ROSS This man will go far for he believes every word he says. State Honor Society 2; Math Club 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Tatler Staff 4; Science Club 4. TERRY SCOTT The fairer sex are not his hobby; sane and sensible is our Terry. F. F. A. 4; Football 2,3; Basketball 2; Base- ball 2; Track 3. CAROLYN GRIMM My heart is whole, my fancy free, go away little boys don't bother me. F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. Treasurer 3; F. H. A. Vice-President 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Tatler Staff 4; Mrs. Daily's Assistant4. KENNY ROBINSON The only man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything. ’’ Baseball 2. 3,4; Basketball 2; Math Club 3, 4; Science Club 4; National Honor Society 3, 4. POLLY MOORE A secretary she would be, unless the right man she should see. Office 3. 4; Pep Club 2; F. H. A. 2; 4-H Club 2; Tatler Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Yearbook Bookkeeper 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; State Honor Roll 2, 3; Tatler Editor 4. GARY SWARTZ Wild, but Innocent. F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; Dairy Judging 2; Livestock Judging 2; P. E. 2. FAYE SISCO A small degree of wit, accompanied by intelligence. Girls’ Ci.orus 2; Library 2; Office 4. DONNA MILLIKIN CHRONISTER It is surely Gene's choice to hear Donna's carefree voice. F. H..A. 4; Mixed Chorus 4. DON FRANKLIN To loaf is a science, to loaf is to live. P.E. 2. LINDA WALKER I’ll take the least little words, put them in a row, and make something out of it. Library 2, 3; F. T. A. 2, 3; State Honor Roll 2; National Honor Society 3, 4. JOE STAFFORD Attention, teachers, I'm leaving at last! You can rest now. Debate 4; Speech 4. SANDRA FISHER I think I could be a good girl if I had $5, 000 a year. Pep Club 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 2. 3; F. H. A. Officer 3; Speech 3; 4-H 2. DARRELL CRANOR He says little, but thinks a lot. Baseball 4. LARRY ROBINSON Never worry, never fret, the girls will get you yet. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Math Club 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4; Letterman's Club 2, 3, 4; State Honor Roll 2, 3; National Honor Society 3, 4. MARLISE LITCHENBURG They that know no evil will suspect none. Typing Award 3; Librarian 2; Essay Contest 4; Girls' State 3; Science Fair 2; Pep Club 3; Spanish Club 3, 4; F. H. A. 2; F. T. A. 4. JIM MARSHALL O'r his lessons he does not toil, nor does he burn the midnight oil. Band 2, 3, 4; Speech Contest 3; Boys' State 3; Science Club 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Tatler Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4; F. T. A. 3, 4; Speech Assembly 3. MARIAN RITCHIE Full of pep, full of fun, and always sweet and kind. Mixed Chorus 4; F. H. A. 4; Pep Club 4. LARRY MOODY Never let studying interfere with your edu- cation. F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; Grand Champion Pecan Ex- hibit, Oklahoma City 3; Breed Champion Hereford Steer 4. JUDY Me NAMES Gentle, neat, sweet, a lady from head to feet. Pep Club 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 2. 3, 4; F. H. A. Officer 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; State Honor Roll 3; F. T. A, 4; Library 3; Guidance Office 4. PEGGY NOLAN Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in few words. ” Chorus Operetta 2. FRANK RATLIFF It Is better to play than to do nothing. ” F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; Livestock Judging Team 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. Officer 4; State Tractor Driving Contest 4; F. F. A. Leadership Conference 4. FRANKIE BROWN Many a great secred hides behind those dark brown eyes. ” Girls' Chorus 2, 3; President of Girls' Chorus 3; Miss Music 1960; President of Mixed Chorus 4; Girls' Quartet 3; Girls' Trio 2, 3; Small Choir 3; Mixed Chorus 4. PERRY ROWE I am a lover, but I have not found my thing to love. Chorus 2, 3, 4; Ensemble 2, 3, 4. MAXINE RUMBAUGH Love all, trust a few. F. T.A. 3,4; F. H. A. 3,4; Typing Award 3; Shorthand Contest 3; Mr. Johnston's Office Assistant 4. RICHARD VANGILDER He that mischief hatcheth, mischief catcheth. Band 2; Cornet Solo 2; Spanish Club 3. BILL WHITTINGTON I am not a politician and my other habits are good. ” F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; Livestock Judging Team 2, 3, 4; State F. F. A. Convention 3, 4; Officer 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. Leadership Con- ference 3, 4. SUE TIMS Artist of the first degree; the best in her we see. Pep Club 3, 4. LARRY HILBURN I think I will not hang myself today. Baseball 2; P. E. 2; Football 3; Speech 4; Mixed Chorus 4. BETTY MAYS Honor is purchased by the deeds we do. Spanish Club 3. 4; Science Club 3, 4; Mu Alpha Theta 3, 4; Mu Alpha Theta Secretary 4; F. T. A. 3, 4; Nurse's Training 3, 4. DON LE FAN Studious - yes, just before the test - and at other times he likes to rest. P. E. 2; Debate 4; Speech 4. MARIE BICKEL It is the pleasant word and smile you are that makes the sun shine everywhere. DONITA JORDAN Knowledge Is a treasure, but practice is the key to it. State Honor,Roll 2; F. T. A. 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 2; Office Assistant 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Girls’ State 3; Pep Club 4; and Senior Class Reporter 4. BRUCE COBB Sigh no more, ladies - sigh no more. Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2. 4; Letterman's Club 3, 4; Senior Class Vice-President 4; Spanish Club 4; F. T. A. 4; Edmond History Contest 3. LOIS DIXON I'll always try to do my best. ” Cheerleader 2; Dramatic Club 3; French Club 3; Chorus 4. FRANK JOHNSON Our youth we can have but today; we may always find time to grow. Football 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Track 3; Letterman's Club 2, 3, 4; Football Coach, (Student) 4. JEAN KIMBLERN This girl merits a world of praise, for her peaceful and quiet ways. F.H.A. 2. JAMES DUDLEY He carries his troubles in his pocket with a hole in it. Science Club 3, 4; Chess Club 3; Junior Play 3; F.T. A. 4; Office Boy 4. LEVI HARLIN The more the merrier. Band 3. SHARON CARTER He must be an angel, he brings out the devil in me. Ensemble 2; Sextet 2; Mixed Chorus 4; Pep Club 2. JACKIE KIMBLERN I have laid aside business and gone fishing. P.E. 2. CHERRY CLOUD Nothing endures but personal qualities. Pep Club 3, 4; F. H. A. 3, 4; Future Nurses Training 3, 4. DAVID TAYLOR All great men are dying; I don't feel so well myself. Band 2, 3, 4; Speech Contest 2; Talent Show 2; Football 3; Baseball 3; Science Club 3,4; Junior Play 3; Math Club 4; Es ay Contest 4. CAROLYN WILSON Another senior with a pleasant voice, we know drawing is her choice. Drew for bulletin board 3, 4; Tatler Staff 4; Artist for Zebra Staff 4. CATHERINE McCRACKIN Be not the first by whom the new are tried, nor yet the last to lay the old aside. F. H. A. 2; Library 4. LARRY MANN Live fast, die young and have a good looking corpse. Basketball 2; Baseball 2; Mixed Chorus 3; F. H. A. Favorite 4. WANDA BLEDSAW Be the deed great or small; do it well or not at all. Chorus 2, 3. BILL HARPER Drink nothing without seeing it; sign nothing without reading it. “ Football 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Baseball 2, 3,4; Letterman's Club 3, 4; Science Club 4. BARBARA LUMPKIN Good humor makes all things tolerable. Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; F. H. A. 2, 3; F. T. A. 4; Tatler Staff 4. BILL BESON A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men. Band 2, 3, 4; Tatler Staff 4. CLASS FLOWER CLASS COLORS Orchid Blue and Silver CLASS MOTTO With the ropes of the past, we'll ring the bells of the future.’ PAUL DUDLEY Those who say the least, are often the wisest. National Honor Society 3,4; State Honor Roll 2,3; Football 4; Band 2,3,4; Math Club 3,4; Math Club President 4; Science Club 4; Spanish Club 3,4; Senior Class Ring Commit- tee 4. PHILLIP WEBSTER Ask me no questions, and I will tell you no lies. P.E. 2. MIKE CUSTER VINCENT BLAKLEY You can lead a boy to college, but you can't make him think. State Honor Roll 2,3; National Honor Soci- ety 3,4; F.F.A. 2,3,4; F.F.A. Livestock Judging Team 2,3,4; F.F.A. Reporter 3; F.F.A. President 4; Vinita Area F.F.A. President 4; F.F.A. State Convention 3,4; F.F.A. Beef Award 2,3; Junior Master Farm- er 4; Speech 4. Photo Not Available MARY ANN IGNACIO CHRISTINE'S Mrs. Jaggers Mrs. Walker Mr. Jensen Mr. Henning JUNIOR OFFICERS President, LARRY DIXON Vice President, JIM RAMSEY Secretary, BETH YATES Treasurer, MARGARET SUMTER Reporter, JACK GORDON Jack Hedge Sandra Phillips Wayne Knowles Helen Howell Carol Hickey Larry Dixon Mary Ann Butler Henry Randle Dennis Twist Ila Nees Jerry Nees Saundra Fivecoats Linda Wagoner Jimmy Ramsey Barbara Lessley Martin Story Richard Streeter Donna Bennett Jim Nelson Donetta Johnson Jerry Laney Margaret Sumter Barbara Wells Rusty Barrett Sharleene Hamilton Don Sanders Virginia Shatto Janet Rosson Gary Boudreaux Julia Sanders James Still Joyce Chafin Ann Evans Kahnema Hagood Jim Stender Jaunita Goodwin John Akin Jerry Farmer Mike Moffeit Beverly Elliott Carolyn Lemon Mike McGregor Deanna Bums Kay Kelly Richard Howard Rebecca Heritage Judy Washington Mike Vanzant Andrea Bell John Lynch Patti Ledbetter Bobbie Stewart Bill Warden Linda Joines Marcella Shrum Don Wilson Evelyn Ostendorf John Musgrove Sue Ann Nidiffer Shirley Rice Jerry Palmour Ellen Moore Wayne Bowman Beth Yates Mary Hinds Jim Epling Dolores Distel Gail Brasher Marvis Worstell Janice Gates Charlotte Weddington Benny Shell Nadine Fox Elven Moore Shirley Grisham Martha Brashers Benny Chronister Linda Porter Inez Savage Larry Lewis Connie Ratliff Ronnie Robinson Faye Williams Marilyn Wheeler Charles Clendenin Brenda Brown Bruce Hendrickson Carol Baker Marjorie Faught Jimmie Lamb Norma Kelly Eddy Sumter Sharon Berry Richard Ward Priscilla Chapman Lonnie Beller Gerry Clapp Vivian Meacham Clifford Louis Vicky Jones Don McDonald Judl Nash Richard Coleman Argentina Williams Linda Hamm Sam Nimmo Norma Hendrickson Jack Critchfield Robert Mocabee Phyllis Ketchum Wayne Dick Geraldine Gray Connie Drush Georgia Baldwin Jack Gordon Sue Williams Peggy Purkey Virgil McLain Frankie Beech Freda Jay Hardin 1J Miss Ottinger Mrs. Robinson Mr. Cline Mr. Harmon SOPHOMORE 4 OFFICERS President. JOHN STORY Vice President. 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SCORES 22 Claremore VS Fairfax 6 30 Claremore vs Broken Arrow 6 56 Claremore vs Chelsea 6 28 Claremore vs Pryor 14 36 Claremore vs Vinita 6 16 Claremore vs Nowata 0 26 Claremore vs Wagoner 6 28 • Claremore vs Tahlequah 6 26 Claremore vs Miami 6 16 Claremore vs Pawhuska 38 Left to right: Coach Henning; Coach Jensen, Head Coach; Coach Dost. • HOMECOMING, Played on Saturday Left to right: GARY BOUDREAUX, Junior Co-Captain; LANE CORLEY, Captain; MARCUS HENDRICKS, Senior Co-Captain. WAYNE KNOWLES MARTY STORY RICHARD STREETER JIM NELSON WAYNE BOWMAN JOHN AKIN JIM RAMSEY JACK GORDON ' JOHN STORY | Sfifc L' • i I I LARRY MARSHALL mike McGregor SONNY STOVER PAUL HACKLER OMER SUMTER JOHNNY FORD BOBBY CUTSING ER JIMMY JONES DON POWERS LINEMEN Left to right: Benny Griffith, Marcus Hendricks, Joe McCollough, Bruce Cobb, David Brown, Ronnie Hicks, Richard Streeter. BACKS Left to right: Warren Roberts, Jim McElwain, Lane Corley, Benny Shell. ' 11 ■ I EBRA5 GUESTS YD 5. Hold it steady, here come the Zebras! The CHS Band, Cheerleaders and Pep Club put on a fine half time show. Streeter catches the pass! cofccw FRONT ROW: Jim Nelson, Richard Streeter, Wayne Knowles, Danny Lockhart. BACK ROW: Skip Largent, Rea gan Huckleby, Mike Critchfield, Coach Henning, Bill Whittington, Larry Robinson. Warren Roberts. A” BASKETBALL TEAM LARRY ROBINSON, Senior Co-Captain REAGAN HUCKLEBY, Captain MARTY STORY, Junior Co-Captain WAYNE KNOWLES RICHARD STREETER DANNY LOCKHART JIM NELSON SCORES AM TEAM O. M. A. Porter Vinita Union Miami Pryor Tahlequah Union Broken Arrow Nowata Pawhuska Vinita Miami Stillwell Pryor Broken Arrow Nowata Pawhuska Tahlequah WARREN ROBERTS BILL WHITTINGTON REAGAN HUCKLEBY LARRY ROBINSON SKIP LARGENT MIKE CRITCHFIELD FRONT ROW: Bill Warden, William White, Herbert Floyd, Rickey Brown, John Story, Billy Strickland. MIDDLE ROW: Levi Harlin, Alan Harper, Mike McGregor. Don McDonald, Sammy Bohannon, Don Boyd. BACK ROW: Chester Webster, Jim Ramsey, John Lynch. Jerry Laney. SCORES B TEAM CHS OPP. 20 Vinita 48 30 Union 20 20 Miami 25 31 Pryor 42 17 Tahlequah 34 41 Union 31 29 Broken Arrow 43 26 Nowata 36 21 Pawhuska 38 22 Vinita 47 26 Miami 34 15 Pryor 40 34 Broken Arrow 38 30 Nowata 35 24 Pawhuska 36 32 Tahlequah 42 COACH JENSEN FIRST ROW: Pat Wilde, Bob Cutsinger, Wayne Bowman, Sonny Stover, Jimmy Jones. SECOND ROW: Bruce Hendrickson, Omer Sumter, Johnny Waldo, Elliot Gordon, Jack Gordon, Gary Beaudreaux. Bowman, Hendrickson, and Gordon are doing push ups. Shell and Boudreaux are weight lifting. Stover, Ford, P. Wilde are doing set ups. Jones is weight lifting. Sumter is chinning. FRONT ROW: Larry Robinson, Warren Roberts, Benny Griffith, Marcus Hendricks, David Brown, Wayne Bowman, Kenny Robinson, Coach Dost. BACK ROW: Jerry Matthews, Marty Story, Alan Harper, Bruce Hendrickson, Gary Boudreaux, Jim Nelson, Reagan Huckleby, Wayne Knowles, Richard Streeter, Ronald Freeman, Skip Largent, Mike McGregor, Jack Gordon, and Levi Harlin. BENNY CHS BASEBALL SQUAD MARCUS HENDRICKS LARRY ROBINSON WARREN ROBERTS DAVID BROWN FIRST ROW: John Story, Benny Shell, Ronald Hicks, Danny Lockhart, Jim McElwain, Lane Corley, and Larry Marshall. SECOND ROW: Ricky Brown, Henry Randle, Jack Critchfield, Jim Ramsey, Omer Sumter, Jerry Laney, John Lynch, Bob Mocabee, and Herbert Floyd. TRACK BENNY SHELL LANE CORLEY JIM McELWAIN FOOTBALL QUEEN NIKKI SODERBERG F.F.A. SWEETHEART, Connie Ratliff F.F.A. FAVORITE Larry Mann Wittiest1 Friendliest” CHARLOTTE STEPHENS, DANNY FOX. Most Attractive” JACQUE COLLINS, SAM HOLLINGER. F A V 0 R 1 T E S JOE McCOLLOUGH, LINDA MOODY. Most Athletic SANDRA FISHER, MARCUS HENDRICKS. ''CHORUS KING J AND QUEEN Terry Walker Rosemary Gunter ORGANIZATIONS BOTTOM ROW: Bettye Litchenberg, alternate; Timmie Heritage; Ernestine Rawlings, Head Cheerleader; Patti Ledbetter. STANDING: Nikki Soderberg; Charlotte Stephens; Linda Nor- man, alternate; Rosemary Gunter. CHEERLEADERS: Nikki Soderberg, Charlotte Stephens, Bettye Litchenberg, Timmie Heritage, Ernestine Rawlings, Patti Ledbetter, Linda Norman, Rosemary Gunter. FIRST ROW; Beth Yates. Barbara Lessley, Sheila Walters, Ann Gunter. Susan Hammett, Carolyn Dicks, Marcia Largent, Sharon Collins, Lynn Mullinax, Jacque Collins, Jo Ann Jones, Nancy Kincade. UP: Judy Boyd, Bonney Bassmann, Andy Bell, Donita Jordan, Carol Baker, Carol Hickey, Marjorie Faught, Sandra Fisher, Brenda Brown, Martha Brashier, Phyllis Griffin, Marion Ritchie, Linda Porter. Mar- garet Sumter, Gail Braiser, Patrica Taylor. LAST ROW: Cherry Cloud, Judy McNames, Judy Bivens, Judy Paris. Shirley Sumter, Jo Ann Russell, Sue Tims. Barbara Kelley, Carolyn Lemond, Sharon Berry, Norma Hendrickson. SPONSORS MISS LAWRENCE MR. JOHNSTON OFFICERS SANDRA JENKINS JOHNSON, Vice President SHIRLEY SUMTER, President MARGARET SUMTER, Secretary-Treasurer ROW ONE: Alan Harper, Larry Marshall, Benny Shell, Tom Seely, Benny Griffith, Bruce Cobb, Ronnie Hicks, Arthur Hanes, Skip Largent, Paul Dudley. ROW TWO: Danny Lockhart, Bill Harper, Jack Gordon, Bruce Hend- rickson, Don Sanders, Mike Wilde, Joe McCollough, Wayne Bowman, Marcus Hendricks, David Brown. ROW THREE: Gary Boudreaux, Richard Streeter. Larry Robinson, Jim Nelson, Jim Ramsey, Warren Roberts. Lane Cor- ley, Omer Sumter, Reagan Huckleby, Kenny Robinson, Jim McElwain, Freddie Gordiner. ROW FOUR: Coach Jensen, Coach Dost, Coach Henning. THE LETTERMAN’S CLUB Left to right: MARCUS HENDRICKS, Secretary-Treasurer: REAGAN HUCKLEBY, Vice President; LANE CORLEY, President; GARY BOUDREAUX. Reporter. FIRST ROW: Kay Kelley, Jacque Collins, Marcia Largent, Donna Bennett, Sandra Phillips, Saundra Howell, Bonnie Bassmann, Sheila Walters, Lyrin Mullinax, Barbara Kelley, Gearldine Gray. SECOND ROW: Sammy Walker, Beth Yates, Betty Mayes, Barbara Lessley, Carolyn Dicks, Andy Bell, Jo Dean Busby, Judy Bivens. THIRD ROW: James Dudley, David Brown, Judy McNames, Judy Boyd, Jo Ann Jones, Linda Walker, Susan Hammet, Sue Ann Nediffer. Sharon Collins. FOURTH ROW; Bettye Litchenberg, Linda Norman, Marlise Litchenburg, Connie Drush, Ellen Moore, Timmie Heritage, Ernestine Rawlings, Ann Evans, Barbara Lumpkin. FIFTH ROW: John Baldridge, Roddy Ganus, Bill Sauer, Linda Walker, Nancy Kincaid, Helen Howell, Charlotte Stephens, Nikki Soderberg, Rosemary Gunter. SIXTH ROW: Jack Critchfield, Jerry Laney, Mike Wilde, Bruce Cobb, Patti Ledbetter, Donita Jordan, Kathy Thomp- son, Joyce Sallee, Judy Paris. SEVENTH ROW; Mr. McKeever, Lane Corley, Richard Streeter, Joy Dean Raper, Margaret Sumter, Julia Sanders, Linda Wagoner, Charles Romick, Skip Largent. EIGHTH ROW; Mike Critchfield. Jim Nelson, Jim Marshall, Don Sanders, Gary Beaudreaux, Richard Howard, Jim Epling, Larry Dixon, Henry Randle, and Ronnie Robinson. OFFICERS JIM NELSON, Vice President HELEN HOWELL, President JUDY PARIS, Secretary-Treasurer MIKE CRITCHFIELD, Reporter SPONSOR MR. JOHN McKEEVER Larry Robinson, SALUTATORIAN Linda Walker, VALEDICTORIAN ROW 1: Rebecca Heritage, Patti Ledbetter, Barbara Lessley, Charlotte Weddington, Kay Kelley, Judy Bivens, Geraldine Gray, Bonney Bassmann. ROW 2: Andrea Bell, Linda Walker, Helen Howell, Sandra Phillips. Donna Bennett, Judy Boyd, Sondra Howell, Carol Burkhard. ROW 3: Polly Moore, Judy McNames, Ellen Moore, Jodean Busby, Susan Hammett, Linda Duncan, Faye Sisco. ROW 4: Mike Critchfield, Richard Streeter, Jack Gordon. Merle Langdon, Paul Dudley. ROW 5: Kenny Robinson, Larry Marshall, Don Wilson. Larry Robinson, Larry Dixon. Not Pictured: Phyllis Griffin, Don McDonald. STATE HONOR SOCIETY ROW 1: Charlotte Weddington, Kay Kelley, Timmie Heritage, Linda Duncan, Patti Ledbetter, Sandra Phillips, Andrea Bell, Donna Bennett, Geraldine Gray. Jacque Col- lins. ROW 2: Polly Moore, Bettye Litchenberg, Helen Howell, Judy McNames, Linda Walker, Ellen Moore, Judy Paris, Carol Aud, Shirley Sumter. ROW 3: Vincent Blakley, Kenny Robinson, Jack Gordon, David Taylor, Paul Dudley. ROW 4: Larry Robinson, Larry Dixon, Ted Ross, Mike Critchfield. ROW 5: Sponsors; Miss Ottinger, Mrs. Forshee, Mr. Harmon. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ROW 1 JACQUE COLLINS - LINDA WALKER - - SHIRLEY SUMTER - ROW 2 MIKE CRITCHFIELD PAUL DUDLEY Secretary Reporter Treasurer -----President Vice President FIRST ROW: Suzanne Haught, Judy Eddy, Connie Marler, Linda Beech, Mrs. Daily, Patty Lockhart, Barbara Kelley, Edith Nipper, Mickey Grubbs, Donna Bennett. SECOND ROW: Joyce Harlin, Bettye Litchenberg. Ann Evans, Norma Hendrickson, Carolyn Lemon, Carolyn Grimm, Deloris Sue Stewart, Darlene Sullivan, Darlene Park, Sandra Phillips. THIRD ROW: Donna Chronister, Marion Ritchie, Phyllis Griffin, Connie Rhine, Saundra Fivecoats, Kathryn Thompson, Linda Burd, Judy Joines, Martha Brashers, Linda Rader, Mary Ann McClendon, Phyllis Montgomery. FOURTH ROW: Marjorie Faught, Connie Walton, Linda Walker, Mary Ellick, Inez Savage, Marilyn Wheeler, Judy McNames. FIFTH ROW: Brenda Brown, Sharon Berry, Jo Ann Russell, Janice Melton, Betty Emery, Gloria Nickerson, Phyllis Ketchum, Cherry Cloud. ■ — Historian - - Treasurer ■ - Secretary - - President Vice President Parliamentarian - Photographer Pianist ■ - Song Leader ■ — Reporter — - Sponsor SITTING DOWN: DONNA BENNETT - - • SANDRA PHILLIPS - - ■ LINDA BURD........ KATHRYN THOMPSON CAROLYN GRIMM - - - STANDING: JUDY JOINES....... BRENDA BROWN MARJORIE FAUGHT - ■ JANICE MELTON----- SAUNDRA FIVECOATS MRS. DAILY........ FIRST ROW: Zeb Johnson. Bob Foreman. Frank Ratliff. Monroe Sumter. Connie Ratliff. Sammy Walker. Tommy Jame, Loren Rohr. SECOND ROW; Bill Whittington. Jerry Porterfield. Dale Gustafson. Jackie Floyd, Gerald Gourd. THIRD mp™DkkerS°n' Herb Sisco. Larry Walker. Vincent Blakley, Rickey Brown. Freddy Hoskins. Jerry Moree. URTHROW: Lonnie Beller. Rodney Ganus. Omer Sumter, Jerry Dunahay. Bill Sauer. Don McDonald. Brad Howard Bill Ray. FIFTH ROW: Gary Swartz. Terry Scott, Lloyd Ganus. Larry Moody, John Musgrove, Elven Moore. F.F.A. ZEB JOHNSON - Sponsor FRANK RATLIFF - Secretary BILL WHITTINGTON Vice President VINCENT BLAKLEY - President don McDonald - Reporter MONROE SUMTER - Treasurer SAMMY WALKER - Sentinel ROGERS COUNTY FAIR ♦ ■Vi DALE GUSTAFSON, Shorthorn Steer, Reserve Champion. . « LARRY MOODY, Hereford Steer, Reserve Champion. VINCENT BLAKELY, Hereford Bull, Grand Champion. BILL WHITTINGTON, Duroc Sow, Breed Champion. JERRY PORTERFIELD, Duroc Barrow, Breed Champion. FRONT ROW; Charlotte Stephens, Helen Howell, Paul Dudley, Richard Streeter, Kathy Thompson, Ger- aldine Gray. SECOND ROW: Betty Mays, Linda Walker, Judy Paris, Mike Vanzant, Don McDonald. THIRD ROW; Jack Gordon, Jim Nelson, Larry Dixon, Don Sanders. FOURTH ROW; Mike Critchfield, Jack Critchfield, Jerry Laney, Richard Howard. FIFTH ROW: Larry Robinson, Kenny Robinson, Don Wilson, Jim Blanton. SIXTH ROW: Ted Ross, Miss Ottinger, sponsor; David Taylor. BETTY MAYS, Secretary PAUL DUDLEY. President JIM BLANTON, Treasurer MIKE CRITCHFIELD, Vice President MISS OTTINGER, Sponsor MU ALPHA THETA ROW ONE: Mike Payton, David Berry, Jack Hedge, James Dudley, Richard Howard, Tom Seely. ROW TWO: Betty Mays, Jim Epling, Helen Howell, Julia Sanders, Jerry Laney, Sam Nimmo. ROW THREE: Jim Nelson, Henry Randle, Wayne Hinkle, Wayne Bowman. ROW FOUR: Jim Marshall, Lane Corley, Paul Wilde, Bill Harper, Don Sanders. ROW FIVE: Mike Critchfield, John Lynch, Reagan Huckleby, Eddy Sumter, Gary Bou- dreaux, Richard Streeter, Mike Moffeit. ROW SIX: Larry Robinson, Don Wilson, Paul Dudley, Mr. Harmon. s c I E N C E C L U B Left to right: PAUL DUDLEY, Treasurer; LANE CORLEY, Vice President; LARRY ROBINSON. President; HELEN HOWELL, Secretary; DAVID BERRY, Reporter; MR. HARMON, Sponsor. STANDING: Jim Epling, Grand Master; Phillip Burris; Steve Williamson; Larry Dixon; Helen Howell, Tournament Chairman; Ronnie Robinson, Scribe. SITTING: Richard Howard; Henry Randle, Vice-Grand Master. Judy Boyd, Linda Walker, Carolyn Dicks, Ann Gunter, Linda Norman, Darlene Marlin, Joyce Sallee, Sondra Howell, Jo Ann Jones, Unda Moody. Sheila Walters, Catherine McCrackln, Suzanne Haught, Helen Howell, Trinna Mullinax, and Mrs. Forshee. FRONT ROW: Paul Dudley, Don Bryant, Queen Judy Washington. SECOND ROW: Nancy Biggs, Mary McClendon, Linda Joines, Jack Critchfield, Jim Beson. THIRD ROW: Suzie Musgrove, Judy Ballard, Carol Fox, David Berry, Larry Dixon, Ron Carter, John Farr, Larry Hanes. FOURTH ROW: Don Sanders, David Taylor, Bill Masterson, Saundra Fivecoates, Pat Wilde, John Musgrove, Jerry Sumter. CHS FRONT ROW: Dema Lankford, Linda Walker, Carol Burkhard. SECOND ROW: Julia Sanders, Connie Walton, Richard Howard. THIRD ROW: Mike Wilde, Henry Randle, Larry Marshall, Charles Romick, Ron Hicks, Mike Critchfield. FOURTH ROW: Bill Beson, Phyllis Romick. BAND Drum Major: SAUNDRA FIVECOATES BAND Assistant Drum Major: CAROL BURKHARD FLAG TWIRLERS Left to right: Shirley Sumter, Margaret Sumter, Judy Bivens, and Sheila Walters, Left to right: SAUNDRA FIVECOATES. Drum Major; JACK CRITCHFIELD, Assistant Quarter- Master; JULIA SANDERS, Librarian; LARRY DIXON, Band Captain; JANET ROSSON, Secretary-Treasurer; DAVID BERRY, Quartermaster; and CAROL BURKHARD, Assistant Drum Major. BAND OFFICERS FRONT ROW: Mary McClendon, Nancy Biggs, Connie Walton. CENTER: Donnie Bryant. BACK ROW: Julia Sanders, Judy Washington, Saundra Fivecoates, Carol Burkhard, Suzie Musgrove, and Linda Joines. FIRST ROW: Ann Evans, Carolyn Lemon, Marilyn Wheeler. Linda Wells, Shirley Rice. Gail Brasher, Carol Baker, Mrs. Robinson. SECOND ROW: Donna Chronister, Marion Ritchie, Martha Brashers, Inez Savage, Barbara Lumpkin, Carolyn Mason, Connie Drush, Sharon Carter. THIRD ROW: Terry Walker, Mickey Walker, Ronnie Turner, Larry Hilburn, John Baldridge, Levi Harlin. MIXED CHORUS OFFICERS JOHN BALDRIDGE..........Vice President GAIL BRASHER — - — Secretary-Treasurer FRANKIE BROWN----------------President CAROLYN LEMON - - —-------- Librarian Darlene Sullivan, Rena Barger, Artie Powell, Mary Hinds, Mrs. Robinson, Connie Rhine, Brenda Beauford, Joyce Harlin, Almeta Rowe, Linda Beech. GIRLS’ CHORUS Janet Rosson FIRST ROW: Gail Brasher, Frankie Brown, Marcia Largent, Brenda Beauford, Carolyn Lemon. SECOND ROW: Marlise Litchenburg, Nancy Kincade, Linda Walker, Janet Rosson. THIRD ROW: Virgil McLain, Ronnie Mc- Gehee, John Barrett, Don LeFan. FOURTH ROW: Ronnie Turner, Jack Gordon, Jack Critchfield, Larry Dixon, Richard Streeter. 8 O’CLOCK CHORUS Lane crowns Queen Nikki Q u E Queen Linda is crowned by Reagan N 9 S c R O W N Queen Nikki and her escorts D Queen Linda and her escorts Queen Nikki and her royal court, Beth Yates, Gary Boudreaux, Martha Jennings, Lane Corley, Mark Jennings, Bonney Bassmann and David Brown. Queen Linda with her court Patty Lockhart and Connie Ratliff, and escorts, Danny Lockhart, Warren Roberts, Reagan Huckleby, and Wayne Knowles. FIRST ROW: Mike Payton. SECOND ROW: Barbara Ellis, Carolyn Dicks, Jo Ann Jones, Jack Hedge, Beth Yates, Sonny Stover, Don Butler. THIRD ROW: Bonney Bassmann, Ann Gunter, Lynn Mullinax, Barbara Lessley, Bettye Mayes, Richard Howard, Richard Streeter. FOURTH ROW: Sharon Collins, Susan Hammett, Linda Porter, Mar- lise Litchenburg, Sondra Howell. FIFTH ROW: Jim Nelson, Jim Epling, Helen Howell, Danny Jackson. SIXTH ROW: Rusty Barrett, Merle Langdon, John Lynch, Larry Dixon, Ronnie Robinson. SEVENTH ROW: Lane Corley, Paul Dudley, and Mr. Webster. THE SPANISH CLUB OFFICERS RICHARD HOWARD....................President SONDRA HOWELL.................... Secretary BONNEY BASSMANN...................Treasurer RONALD ROBINSON------------Vice President LARRY DIXON....................Song Leader JIM NELSON — - - ------------- Song Leader JIM EPLING ---------------------- Reporter LANE CORLEY................. Vice President RICHARD STREETER - - Sergeant-at-Arms Senior Play Cast; Director, Miss Lawrence; and Assistant Director, Linda Norman. TIME OUT FOR FIRST ROW; Larry Dixon, Sandra Phillips, Mary Ann Butler, Jim Ep- ling. SECOND ROW: Rusty Barrett. Helen Howell, Jack Critchfield, Henry Randle, Patti Ledbetter, Jack Gordon. Col. Sir Francis Chesney---------------------- JOHN BARRETT Jack Chesney............................................LARRY DIXON Donna Lucio D'Alvadoreg---------------------------------HELEN HOWELL Lord Fancourt Baberly------------------------------------JACK GORDON Charlie Wychem............................................JIM EPLING Mr. Spettigue............................JACK CRITCHFIELD Amy Spettigue............................MARY ANN BUTLER Kitty Verdun..................................SANDRA PHILLIPS Brassett.......................................HENRY RANDLE Ela Delahay..................................PATTI LEDBETTER Director.............................MISS JUANITA LAWRENCE mm Assistant Director....................................MARGARET SUMTER rt«i FRONT ROW: Bill Beson, Johnie Sue Sumter, Skip Largent, Shirley Sumter, Polly Moore, Judy Joines, Carolyn Grimm, Sharon Carter, Bettye Litchenberg, Ernestine Rawlings, Jim Kirkley. 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