Reagan County High School - Owl Yearbook (Big Lake, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1970 volume:

OEH 3 1833 01856 2261 1 970 OWL REAGAN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BIG LAKE, TEXAS A SHORT HISTORY OF A UNIQUE SCHOOL; REAGAN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL OF BIG LAKE TEXAS f .. I — I B ■ •. «. • ?-5 .t-TitiL. A 9CH00L MADE UNIQUE BECAU9E IT 19 THE ONLY ONE IN AN AREA OF 1,133 90UARE MILE9 OF ROLLING RANCH LAND AND OF NUMER0U9 OIL WELL9. A 1 9G9- 1 970 RECORD OF PEOPLE AND EVENTS Approximately 285 students arrive at Reagan Coun- ty High School each day by school bus and private car, some of which traveled about 100 miles daily to attend school. The morning bell rings at 8:35 which sends the stu- dents to the six scheduled classes. With the dismissal bell at 3:45, each student rushes from the building for home, work, or to the various school activities or just to drag Main. SS::; THAT MADE THI9 SCHOOL AN OUTSTANDING ONE The administration and the faculty plan and present a curriculum of academic work, and of extra-curricular activities which are designed to fulfdl both the present and future needs of each student. A VIEW OF EACH INDIVIDUAL ' S GAIN OF ACADEMIC Grades nine through twelve are taught in R.C.H.S. A student must have tvifenty-two credits for gradu- ation, fourteen of whcih are re- quired courses and eight are elec- tive courses selected by the student. Each student enrolled must take either band or physical education for two years. KNOWLEDGE THROUGH CLA99 INSTRUCTION. Required courses are four years of English, two of math, govern- ment, American history, world his- tory geography, health, general sci- ence, biology. Electives may be selected from homemaking, industrial arts, busi- ness courses, choral, speech, eco- nomics, Texas history or higher math. © A GLANCE OF QTUDENT ' Q ATTAINMENT OF 80CIAL Using one ' s knowledge to perform in a working so- ciety is an important part of a student ' s growth. The organizations of RCHS are designed to meet these needs, and are a vital part of the student ' s education. Students are urged to become members of such or- ganizations, but membership is not compulsory. This growth of the students is voluntary on his part. GROWTH THROUGH BELONGING TO ORGANIZATIONS ' • • ' , ' ;- ' :: ma t i 3 8URVEY OF 8TRIVING FOR PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL Competition brings out the best in each individual in the classroom or on the playing field. Again with the growth process as a guide, each student is urged to participate in UIL competi- tive sports, or in the various In- tramurals, which are designed for all students. Each participant strives to make his contribution the best for the betterment of himself, his team, and his school. 10 PERFECTION BY COMPETING IN ATHLETICS 11 A LOOK OF ONE ' S FULLFILLMENT OF PLEASURE Playing and working together brings to the students a personal satisfaction not gained elsewhere in his more for- mal education. Too, involvement in the many ac- tivities found in RCHS develops deep friendships that continue throughout the oncoming years. 12 THROUGH HI8 INVOLVEMENT IN MANY ACTIVITIES 13 18 PRESENTED FOR EACH TODAY AND TO CHERISH AS THE YEARS GO BY a This panorama of memories are at the present, fresh in each student ' s mind— but as the years go by, he will look, enjoy, and treasure the events recorded here. VBCPLB ADMINISTRATION A seven member board, elected by the citizens of Reagan County from designated districts, met each month with the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Ben Featherston. At such meetings the school policies were set down, which governed the functioning of Reagan County High School during this school year. SCHOOL BOARD SUPERINTENDENT BEN FEATHERSTON John Holt-president; Cleon Nunnally-vice president; Charles Jackson-Leon Curtis, Wayne Wilson and Ray Ivey- secretary. 16 FACULTY MEMBER9- EACH 8HARE8 HI8 EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE The RCHS Faculty members attempt to guide all students in the learning process as they attend the va- rious classes for instruction. Floyd Wynn Biology and Chemistry Allen Andrews Spanish I II 17 FACULTY MEMBER9- ENCOURAGE THE USING OF THE MIND TO UNFOLD MYSTERIES Bo Dean Kruse English I II Jack Black Related Math I II 18 FACULTY MEMBER9- ENCOURAGE WORKING TOGETHER IN A COMPLEX SOCIETY Mamie Lytle Typing, Shorthand and Bookkeeping Wilburn George Physical Education World ffistory FACULTY MEMBERS- ENCOURAGE EACH 9TUDENT TO STRIVE TO DO HIS BEST Johnny Hickman American History Algebra I Physical Education 20 Joseph Lucas Health Geography Physical Education THEIR WORK 18 NOT ALWAYS VI8ABLE COUNQELOR Mr. Ellis Mills serves as guidance director for all stu- dents. He assists each student in his adjustment to high school life and throughout his days in RCHS. 9ECRETARIE9 The behind the scene work which enables the school to run smoothly is ably handled by the secretaries. Bobbie Robbins Prmcipal ' s Secretary Tylene Bryant Tax Collector Betty Ratliff Superintendent ' s Secretary Pauline Donaghey Assistant 21 MAINTENANCE MEN These men keep the school and its facilities in good working order. Mr. Poehler keeps the buses running smoothly. Mr. McDermitt is the fix it man. Mr. Reed and Mr. Puentez keep the buildings clean spark- ling, while Mr. Smith beautifies the grounds. Fred Poehler C. C. Reed Felix Puentez 22 JIMMY ALY DAVID ARMSTRONG JIMMY BAKER 9ENI0R CLAS9 WE ' RE THE CLA88 THAT ' S IN THE KNOW. WE ' RE THE CLA88 OF 8EVEN-0. fMSl ' llh officers: Bill Miller— President; Tommy Hodge— Reporter; Millie Turner— Secretary: Sam Douglas— Treasurer; David Routen— V. President. 23 JOE BARNES DAVID CARTER TERRY BETTIS RICHARD CARTER Bill and Larry preside over the senior meeting. HROIJGH T HIES IE DOORi PASS THI: GRIEATIEST rHLIETIES IN THIE WORL 24 I ' ll give you five seconds to give back my cheat notes! SAM DOUGLAS JUNIOR FAUGHT ALEX ESCABEDO ANDY GLASSCOCK Only her hairdresser knows for sure! Enough is Enough 25 KENNETH COIN MARIO HERNANDEZ SAMMY GOODLOE TOMMY HODGE SANDI GRANT TOMMY HOLT Tommye demonstrates how to write a hot check. It can ' t be THAT bad, Sandi. 26 GARY HOOKER MARY JENKINS RICHARD JACKSON MAX JOHNSON BRENT JACOBS HAL JOYCE Sam and Andy find peace and quiet in the library. Cindy is crowned football sweetheart by the senior captains. 27 SANDY KIRKPATRICK LARRY KOEN BLAKE KOHUTEK ALVIN LEWIS LARRY LUCKIE SUSIE LOVE CLARENCE McWlLLlAMS ANNABEL MENDEZ BILL MILLER 28 PABLO LEVARIO RICKY McMillan RODNEY MILLER 29 mk You can always tell a senior by his intelligent look. ROYCE NUTTER DEBORAH SLUSHER JOHN STOREY DAVID ROUTEN ALVIN SMITH BILLY JOE STOUT LARRY SETTLE PHILLIP SOLOMON KATHYE STOUT REGINA SIEGENTHALER DEBBIE STEEN MILLIE TURNER 31 Our own Snoopy. ' Hook ' em Horns, here I come! 32 SENIOR FAVORITES MILLIE TURNER AND DAVID ROUTEN BSSSm jsM «1 Debbie Abies WE ' RE THE CLA89 THAT GET8 THINGS DONE, WE ' RE THE CLASS OF SEVEN-!. u- Jimmy Basham JUNIOR CLA99 officers: Harry Lear, Reporter; Patti Henderson, V.-President; Max Schneemann, President; Wanda Wagnon, Secre- tary; Danny Curtis, Treasurer 34 Debra Bobb Rita Busbee Mike Galley Glenda Carnes Cathy Carter Iris Childs Patty Clemmer Joe Collins Carl Cook Glenda Nita Curry Danny Curtis Crenshaw 35 m Cindy displayed great form during the intramurals. Johnna Davis Sue Dolan Dickie Duesing l BPBHl Ruth Freeman Esther Glass Milton Gray HM B 1 Susan Guess Patti Henderson Jay Holt H k9I Kathy Ivey Elizabeth Jenkins Joyce Jenkins We ' re on another one of those ever-lovin ' band trips. 36 Becky Kohutek Ester Lara Harry Lear Kye Lear Mark Lewis Jim McCoy Randy Matthews Daniel Mendez BUly Morgette Jimmy Newsome Larry Nunnally Caroline Pennington 37 Joe Poynor Arthur Puentez Debra Ragland Max Cindy Scott Patty Seale Schneemann Lynn Dana Slusher James Shannon Siegenthaler Deborah Telford James Storey Marc Stovall Juniors work at concession Mike Tipton prepares for Masque and Wigs product- ion— How To Propose | 38 i stand during tournament. Randy Therwhanger Mike Tipton Paula Turnbow Cindi Turner BiUie Bettis Wanda Wagnon Bob Walker Bradley Watson John Watson Claude White Warren Wilbum Janet Winn A sixth period journalism happening— to Patti! 39 JUNIOR FAV0RITE8 BECKY KOHUTEK AND DANNY CURTIS WE ' RE THE CLA98 WITH THE FUTURE IN VIEW. WE ' RE THE CLA88 OF 8EVEN-2. 90PH0M0RE CLA88 I m i : Bill Arnett Becky Baggett Robbie Atwood Craig Barnes Joe Avila Barry Benton Officers: Connie Smith, Secretary; Debbie Sparks, Treasurer, Billy Hal Arnett, President; Becky Baggett, Reporter; Mike Massey, V. President. 41 Becky and Cindy enjoy their goofy gifts at the band Christmas party. Stevie Bettis Melissa Bird Johnny Black Tommy Karen Cain Loretta Cammack Browder Eddie Carter Tommy Clifton JoNell Games Donald Dane Richard Dominguez Sue Creekmore 42 Sophomores sh 3W spirit. _ -- ' -j- H SS ' HnRC ' ' 1 1 islEl tr CT - ■ JkMS Mm V Bi NgH 1 R ' K TT ] 1 II 1 . Ginger Dumas Lonnie Dumas Debra Dykes Jamie Ellison Cindy Emert Bill Ferguson Darlene Flippo Carolyn Freeman Bill Friend Johnnie Gay Robert Goehring Rosalinda Gonzales 43 -X -M. Chris Hayes Barbara Hermes Blain Holland Georgia Linda Hunt Ray Hunter Howard Caron Johnson Dobie Johnson Johnny Jacobo Debbie Kiser Hilda Kruse Waynette Jones It looks like these Sophomore English students Karen Cain participates in an assembly program. 44 are learning a lot! It just turned out to be one of those days! ' V i Elaine Lewis Gwen Luckie Karen McWilliams Jimmy Martin Sylvia Martinez Mike Massey Pete Midkiff Teddia Miller Jeanine Neill Jack Oliver Elva Pena C. V. Pickett 45 Ray Pinchback Rufus Pinchback Mike Ratliff Brenda Rees Don Ricky Roach Richmond Robert Simon Dianna Shannon Mark Rackley Merle Richardson James Robertson Connie Smith Karen seems to be looking for something. Billy Hal gives his undivided attention to the speaker. 46 Schroeder? No, its our own Hilda Kruse! Linda Hunt considers her choice. Pam Smith Bob Stout Keith Tarvin Leatha Watson Deborah Sparks Dean Storey Olv-ida Subia JeffSurk Jeff Telford Charles Turner Deborah Barbara Ybarra Westmoreland 47 90PH0M0RE FAV0RITE9 BECKY BAGGEH AND MERLE RICHARDSON WE ' RE THE L0WE9T ON THE TREE. WE ' RE THE CLA99 OF 8EVEN-3. Glenda Abies Paul Akin Joe Aly FRE9HMAN CLASQ officers: Hector Delgato, Treasurer; David Ward, President Rusty Owens, Secretary; Leslie Schaible, Reporter; Har- ley Miller, V. President. 49 Charles Bobb Roy Bolen Lonnie Carner Concepcion John Claborn Castillo Ricky Clemmer f Larry Beaird Murrill Blake Tommy Linda CaUey Browder Weldon Chaney Betty Chaney Eddie CoUins Tony Clemmer Fish help stage a walk-in game. 50 yell around the Owl. before the Iowa Park y y I John Connor Ralph Duesing Marshal Gray- Joe Cortez Deana Fearn Robert Gunnels ( - ) Hector Delgato Jeanne Fishel Pam Hayes David Hickman Bill Dolan Steve George Bertha Hernandez Sherry Highsmith 51 Arlice Hubble Rodney Hooker Mark Kohutek Sylvia Lara Annabel Lopez Jimmy Love David McDaniel Cheryl McKinney 52 Linda Jenkins Jay Klassen Luis Levario Steve Lewis Judy Love Mike Lynch Thelma Mendez Valeric Molhusen Mitch Orr Veronica Mendez Wilma Moten Rusty Owens ' y J I Cindy Midkiff Roger Neill Jimmy Pena David Pepper Harley Miller Sue Nickels Raul Pena Roy Ben Pettit 53 ,iSS! « --. • . ' . e i Rhonda LesHe Schaiblc Rackley Milford Smith Cindy MadeUne Shannon Thompson Jerry Telford Buddy Poynor Denna Puckett Shryl Bruce Schneemann Schwertner Lynn Stout David Stovall Karry Tinney Kenneth Townsend Rhonda and Skippy 54 Freshmen help with relax in style. Randy Tucker Dee Watson Donald Wilson Danny Turnbow Gregory Watson Ricky Winchester Olga Valadez Richard Way Hub Wood David Ward Shauna White Connie Young Christmas sing-song. p5=a i.- .I ' i ' l-jjlt ■ How did Randy get on top of the bank building? 55 FRESHMAN FAVORITES CHERYL McKINNEY AND HARLEY MtLLER ■ V ,♦■ ♦ ♦ ■ ,  v% -! 0J 9ANt AJ 0NC GOVERNMENT IN 9TUDENT Acting as a direct line between admistration and students, the student council was active during the school year promo- ting a better relationship between each student and the mem- bers of the faculty. The representatives met periodically during the year and made the needed plans for homecoming, school elections, tournament housing, and the recognition of good citizens each month. The group headed by Larry Settle worked hard to promote good school spirit and to create a friendly competitive feeling toward the opponents. Cheryl ponders over a Good Citizen nominee. Student Council houses the teams. Everyone tries to get in on the discussions all at once. 58 Billy Hal Arnett, Larry Settle, Debbie Slasher, Kathye Stout, Tommye White, Roger Neill, Glenda Abies, Cindy Emmert, Karen McWilliams, Max Schneemann, Larry Nunnally, Max Johnson, ACTION COUNCIL Officers Dick Duesing— V. President Debbie Slusher — Corresponding Sec Larry Settle- President Kathy Winchester- Recording Sec. Sandi Grant- Treasurer Billy Hal Arnett— Historian Kathy Winchester, Sandi ;rant. Teddia Miller, Billic Bettis. Shryl Schneemann, Denna Puckett, Cheryl McKinney, Sue Creekmore, Junior Faught, Joe Barnes, Kye Lear, Dick Duesing. Bradley Watson Sue and Karen were in charge of the Freshman- Sophomore voting. 53 NATIONAL HONOR 90CIETY RECOGNIZES SCHOLAR President Joe Barnes conducts the induction ceremony l H J % Dickie helps Debbie light her candle. The new inductees at the assembly. V Janet Winn, Patti Henderson, Max Schneemann, Cindy Scott, Robert Walker, Kathy Ivey, Becky Kohutek, Bradley Watson, Kye Lear, Dick Duesing, Mark Lewis, Debra Bobb, Mike Galley. 60 8HIP. CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE Ellis Mills- Sponsor Junior Faught— V. Pres. Joe Barnes- President Kathy Winchester- Reporter Tommye White — Secretary-Treasurer The NHS strives to recognize those students who attain and maintain a high scholastic av- erage in English, social studies, math, foreign language and science. These students must also meet the requirements of leadership, character and ser- vice. Sophomore students are granted full membership as juniors. Some of the Senior members. Royce Nutter, Junior Faught, Phil Solomon, Joe Barnes, Al- vin Smith, Debbie Slusher, Mary Jenkins, Kathy Winchester, Kathye Stout, Tommye White, Max Johnson, Gary Hooker, Rodney Miller, David Carter, Richard Jackson. 61 MAKE AMERICA The choir hay-riders unload after caroling. CHORAL In Assemblies and performances before civic groups, the choral group created the atmostphere of one having pride in himself and his country. This group was a part of the Christmas Contata which was a community pre- sentation this year. Homes were entertained with their caroling during the holiday season. RCHS students also felt the spirit of the season, as the notes of Sing We Now of Christmas echoed through the halls. 0FFICER9 David Routen— Secretary Phil Solomon— President Danny Curtis— V. President Jimmy Basham— Libfarian PROUD OF YOU Debra Bobb— Pianist, Loretta Cammack, Cathy Carter, Patti Clemmer, Glenda Carnes, Gwen Luckie, Cindy Turner, Sue Dolan, Elaine Lewis, Regina Siegenthaler, Debbie Abies, Glenda Crenshaw, Judy Barlow, Wanda Wagnon, Rita Busby, Caroline Pennington, C. V. Pickett, PhU Solomon, Haljoyce, David Routen, Jimmy Aly. Jimmy Basham, Tommy Holt, Lynn Siegenthaler. Ricky Carter, Richard Jackson, Gary Carner, Jimmy Storey, Danny Curtis, Jimmy Newsome, Andy Glasscock, Mike Dolan, Billy Morgette. Some of the Hay-riders! B wtlm ni Two Junior members of choir— Cathy Carter and Caroline Pennington. TO BUILD BETTER Susan was a Pom-Pom girl in the FAA assembly. Officers Judy Love — Historian Madeline Thompson- Treasurer Hilda Kruse — Parliamentarian Kathye Stout- Secretary Millie Turner- President Mary Jenkins— 1st V. President Sandi Grant— 4th V. President Karen Cain- 5th V. President Susan Guess— 3rd V. President (not pictured) Judy Love, Cindy Midkiff, Hilda Kruse, Debbie Dykes, Karen Cain, Esther Lara, Madeline Thompson, Linda Calley, Debbie Telford. FUTURE H0MEMAKER9 OF AMERICA Any student in RCHS who had had or was enrolled in home- making was eligible for membership in FHA. The goal of the organization was to help each individual improve personal, family and community living now and in the future. The planned program of study, used in the monthly meetings, was to remind members that their contributions to home life today would in- fluence the kinds of homes they would buUd tomorrow and such homes would influence the community and the world. 64 HOMES FOR AMERICA Sandi Grant, Mary Jenkins, Kathye Stout, Susie Love, Millie Turn er, Sylvia Lara, Ruth Freeman, Sylvia Martinez, Carolyn Free- man, Susan Guess (not Pic Nita and her mother enjoyed the food. These girls seemed to enjoy the good eats. The table decorations for the Christmas party were pretty. 65 GREA8E PAINT, Jinni, Bill has charm. Bill Miller, Susie Love, Kenneth Goin, Becky Kohutek, Gary Garner, Tony Clemmer, Joe Poynor, Iris Childs, Harry Lear, Sue Dolan. Randy Therwhanger, Kye Lear, Phil Solomon, Tommy Hodge, Warren WUburn, Kathy Winchester, Mark Kohutek, Billy Morgette. In How To Propose, Sandi does some stargazing. The Cast of Marguerite. 66 LIGHTS, SHOW TIME Cindy Scott, Joe Barnes, Debbie Ragiand, Mike Tipton. Sandi Grant, David Carter, Kathy Ivey, Bob Stout, Max Schnee- mann, Billy Arnett, Bob Walker, Larry Nunnally, Joe Collins, Rodney Miller, Jim McCoy, Sam Douglas, Tommye White Masque and Wigs membership is composed of students en- rolled in the speech and drama classes. During the school year the members presented several one-act plays for the public, and numerous skits, readings, and monologs for assemblies. Other than UlL competition, the students attended the Sonora Speech Meet and the Lubbock Speech Workshop. Rodney looks over the DcvU ' s Cuspidor. MA9QUE AND WIG9 Offic ■■■ Bill MiOer- ■■■ President Mtmm Joe Barnes— V President Cindy Scott- Reporter m Tommye White HHH Historian !■■■ Sam Douglas - it m Secretary 67 ANNUAL STAFF Owl staff members worked each day during sixth period to attempt to set down in yearbook form the eventful happenings of RCHS during the year. Bradley Watson, Ralph Duesing, Billy Hal Arnett, Richard Jackson, Mark Lewis, Debbie Telford, Debbie Dykes, Leslie Schaible, Kathy Ivey, Debbie Ragland, Joyce Jenkins. Wonder who took this picture Although Cindy is annual, she lends a helping hand to the paper people. The editor and sponsor work on a layout. 68 THE YEARBOOK PR0VIDE9 A RECORD OF EVENT9 L . Tommye White, Kathy Winchester, Cindy Scott, Patti Hen- derson, Royce Nutter, Cindy Midkiff, Cathy Carter, Patty Seale, Jim McCoy, Milton Gray, BUI Ferguson. Staff Members Tommye White headed the staff as editor and was aided by her assistant editor, Cindy Scott; photographers, Royce Nutter and Mark Lewis. Richard Jackson served as both business manager and photographer. Other staff members helped in the selUng of annuals and in an advisory capacity. Don ' t look now, but look who ' s following us! (BuckHorn Hall of Horns-San Antonio) Tommye and Cindy confer over the annual. The journalism class annually decorates the Christmas tree in the hall. 69 THE OWL ' 8 HOOT Cindy Scott- Assistant annual editor- Feature editor of Owl ' s Hoot Tommye White- Annual editor Kathy Winchester- Owl ' s Hoot editor Patti Henderson — Assistant paper editor Royce Nutter- Photographer Mark Lewis- Photographer Richard Jackson — Photographer-Business Manager The Owl ' s Hoot is publish- ed bi-weekly by the members of the staff. The paper is designed to give students a look at past and present events. Patti-The Clown Journalism Jollies 70 PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH CURRENT NEWS Kathy and her assistant work together to write the paper The Owl ' s Hoot is a member of the Interscholastic League Press Conference and received an Award of Honor rating for 1969-1970. All of the staff are members of QuLU and Scroll. which is an honorary society for high school jour- nalists. Kathy at work Elizabeth Jenkins, Becky Kohutek, Mary Jenkins, Cindy Scott, Roslinda Gonzales, Ester Lara, Millie Turner, Iris ChUds, Glenda Crenshaw, Debbie Steen, Nita Curry, Blain Holland, Jeanine NeO, Karry Tinney, Waynette Jones, Sylvia Martinez, Barbara Ybarra, Annabel Mendez, Elva Pena, Bertha Hernandez, Patti Henderson, Ruth Free- man, Loretta Cammack, Elaine Lewis, Madeline Thompson, Olvida Subia, Letha Watson, Linda Hunt. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION officers: Elizabeth Jenkins, Reporter; Becky Kohutek, V. President; Mary Jenkins, President; Cindy Scott, Treasurer, Roslinda Gonzales, Secretary The thirty -seven members of this organization directed the Intramu- rals this year in an endeavor to pro- mote opportunities of growth in social activities. 73 VICTORY MEANT BACKING Patti and Iris redecorate the bulletin board. The 1969-70 Pep Club Beau and Sweetheart. Each Tuesday afternoon found the members of the Pep Club making posters and signs for the games to come. This group worked long hours doing their part to promote good school spirit, which was evidenced at each game. Each Wednesday the halls and lockers were decorated with slo- gans urging the Owls to victory. A bulletin board was kept, which told of the Owls progress each week. The sponsors were always ready to have a good time. Officers Debbie Steen— Typist Cindy Scott- Reporter Mary Jenkins— V. President Millie Turner- President Sandy Kirkpatrick— Secretary Nita Curry- Historian Esther Lara- Treasurer 74 H pif ' HSPSII HHHBiHHii l Hlk ' ' Hj l Wt ' 3pp iLtn H I J L Bft A 1 tHfc WD Ku l k Hpipi w- PHI Ml 4. - ■. - Hi _ . THE FIGHTING 0WL8 Diana and Esther decorate the football boy ' s lockers. Millie emphasizes the importance of yelling. PEP CLUB Sandy Kirkpatrick, Mary Jenkins, Millie Turner, Cindy Scott, Becky Kohutek. Nita Curry, Debbie Steen. Esther Lara, Ruth Freeman, Iris ChUds, Glenda Crenshaw, Madeline Thompson, Way nette Jones, Blain Holland, Jeanine Neill, Karry Tinney, Patti Henderson, Elizabeth Jenkins, OKada Subia, Linda Hunt, Elaine Lewis, Caroline Freeman, Leatha Watson. Rosalinda Townsend, Sylvia Martinez, Sylvia Lara. Olga Valdez, Diana Shannon, Ginger Dumas, Loretta Cammack, Elva Pena, Veronica Mendez, Bertha Hernandez, Wilma Moten 75 THE PRIDE OF FLUTE CLARINET CORNET Sandi Grant Wanda Wagnon Karen McWilliams Debbie Sparks Teddia Miller Debbie Slusher Kathye Stout Susan Guess Barbara Hermes Gwen Luckie Cindy Shannon Glcnda Abies Thclma Mendez OBOE Patti Clemmer Caroline Pennington Director: Mr. Mike Barry Senior members Not pictured Tommye White Cindy Emert Kathy Ivey Cindi Turner Patty Seale Debbie Abies Glenda Carnes Robbie Atwood Judy Barlow Larry Luckie Hilda Kruse Jeanne Fishel Denna Puckett Cheryl McKinney Linda Galley Rhonda Rackley Pam Hayes Darlene Flippo Terry Bettis Mike Galley Mark Rackley Ray Hunter Ricky Roach Tommy Brown Jack Oliver Pete Midkiff Debbie Dykes Larry Beaird Marshall Gray Charles Bobb Ric hard Way Hector Delgato Jay Klasson ALTO SAX Rita Busby Jimmy Martin Shauna White Connie Young Ricky McMillan JoNell Carnes Susie Love 76 REAGAN COUNTY I ' .(■ f I i ' • 1 J. TENOR SAX Sue Creekmore Kathy Winchester Chris Hayes Sheryl Schneemann Jim McCoy BARITONE SAX Mike Tipton BASS CLARINET Rodney Miller Joyce Jenkins Cindy Midkiff Karen Cain ALTO CLARINET Debbie Telford Valarie Molhusen BASSOON Sue Dolan FRENCH HORN Gary Hooker Debbie Ragland Brenda Rees Caron Johnson TROMBONE Clarence McWilliams ' Alvin Lewis Mark Lewis Don Richmond Billy Morgette BARITONE Janet Winn Steve Bettis Bob Stout Bill Friend Leslie Schaible BASS JeffSurls Georgia Howard Becky Baggett Donald Dane PERCUSSION Debbie Bobb-Marimba Tony Clemmer— Cymbals Jimmy Love— Snare Drum Cathy Carter— Snare Drum Bill Ferguson— Snare Drum Billy Bettis— Snare Drum Randy Tucker— Bass Drum Mike Massey— Tenor Drum Royce Nutter - Tympani David Stovall— Chimes Deborah Westmoreland ' ' -Triangle 77 THE KNIGHT OWLS BACK TO THE JUNGLE The Owl Band, directed by Mr. Mike Barry is headed by the band council: Terry Bettis-President Royce Nutter— V. President Judy Barlow— Librarian Tommye White— Sr. Representative Kathy Winchester— Drum Major Clarence McWUUam- Property Manager Gary Hooker— Drum Major Sandi Grant— Secretary BiUie Kay Bettis— Jr. Representative Debbie Dykes— Soph. Representative Shauna White— Freshman Representative The band members attended West Texas State prior to the school year. After two weeks of hard work the Pride of Reagan County performed at each football game, for the Rufnecks, and at the San Angelo homecoming. On Nov. 8, 1969 the band attended the UIL Marching contest and returned with a Division I rating. All members worked dilligently for a Sweepstakes which would enable them to attend The SLx Flags Band Festival. THEY LEAD THE BAND Gary Hooker— Sr. Drum Major Cathy Carter -Jr. Wanda Wagnon-Jr. Kathy Winchester— Sr. Drum Major Susie Love— Sr. Hilda Kruse— Soph. 79 LET ' S GIVE ONE BIG FIGHT Debbie Slusher— Sr. Head Cheerleader Susan Guess— Jr. ATHLHICS || I I THE FIGHTING 0WL8 WERE 1 969 OWL 9QUAD 82 1969 Schedule Iraan 0-49 Sonora 14—34 Brady 14-40 Rankin 8-51 Ft. Stockton 12-30 Kermit 33-27 McCamey 0—30 Ozona 12-36 Crane 15-37 Stanton 14-40 Marfa 7-27 Haskell 27-28 Iowa Park 14- 7 Wilburn George— West Texas Coach of the year Joe Barnes— West Texas offensive player of the year ALL STATE Joe Barnes— quarterback (1) James Watson— defensive halfback (2) ALL WEST TEXAS Joe Barnes (1) James Watson (1) Jay Holt (1) THE YEAR THAT ALMOST WA8 . . . August 18 found twenty three boys of RCHS on the football field tvidce a day for workouts. So was the be- ginning of an exciting season of football. The squad in- cluded four offensive and five defensive regulars from last year ' s quarterfmalist team. The boys worked very hard under the coaching of Wilburn George and Johnny Hickman. The Owls showed promise early in the pre-game scrimmages. On September 12, the season opened with the Owls playing six non-district games, four district games, and three exciting unforgettable play-off games before they were halted in the quarterfinals. Danny Curtis (1) Max Schneeman (2) Larry Settle (2) Bill Miller (2) ALL DISTRICT Joe Barnes (1) Danny Curtis (1) Sam Douglas (1) James Watson (1) KenGoin (1) Larry Settle (1,2) Jay Holt (1) Bill Miller (1,2) Blake Kohutek (2) James Storey (2) Max Schneemann (HM) 9TATE C0NTENDER9 ONCE MORE 0WL9 ARE EDGED BY HAWK8 IN QUARTERFINAL8 14-7 DEFEN8E 18 THE NAME OF THE GAME fF I s shF « ' . I l B m 1 p H K m r H isSR Another rerun of another season was evidenced when the Owls were edged out of the title chase by the Hawks of Iowa Park. In the freezing rain and driving wind the Owls fought for victory. The fierce Owls ' defense virtually stopped the Hawks ground game, and was superb on every play. Only two plays made the difference on a night in which the weather was a major factor. Had the game ended in a tie, the fighting Owls would have advanced on penetrations. 83 0WL8 STAGE COMEBACK TO DOWN THE INDIANS After the play is dead. RC V8. HASKELL In a razzle dazzle finish, the Owls came from behind to score a 28-27 victory over the Haskell In- dians to win the regional title. The Owls were down in the second quar- ter 27-7 and at that point began their drive for victory. Joe Barnes rallied his teammates, and the Owl defense held the speed and drive of the Indians to bring a glorious vic- tory for the Owls which was cinched by the kicking skill of Larry Nunnally. 84 9H0RT H0RN9 FALL TO FIGHTING 0WL8 RC vg. MARFA The Owls advanced to regional play with a 27-7 win over the Short- horns. The game started slowly with the score 7-7 at halftime. In the third period it was the 72 yard punt return by Joe Barnes which broke the game wide open. From that play on it was the Owls in command. 85 OWLS SMOTHER CRANE TO TAKE DISTRICT TITLE RC V8 CRANE In a battle, which people thought would be a re-run of the previous season, the superior Owls smothered the Crane opponents in a high scoring game, 37-15, to wrap up the district crown. Joe Barnes led the Owl attack with 160 yards rush- ing and 79 yards passing. 86 BADGERS, LIONS, AND BUFFALOES FALL TO OWLS RC V8 McCAMEY Scoring in every quarter the Owls pounded out a 30- win over the McCamey Badgers for the first district win. RC V9 OZONA In a game which started with Ozona, the Owls were again victorious. Slowly after a fumble recovery by Danny Curtis and a carry by Sam Douglas, Joe Barnes hit Larry Settle for the touchdown. Larry Nunnally kicked the extra point. Then the Owls did go and over- power the Lions 36-13. RC V8 STANTON With the district crown tucked away, the Owls bat- tled the Stanton Buffaloes in the cold weather to take a 40-14 win. The Fighting Owls directed by Barnes moved the ball without difficulty. Stanton Home game huddle Coach Hickman ' s aerial obser ' ation helps plan ground attack in the Ozona game. 87 PRE-DI8TRICT GAMES READY 0WL8 FOR ACTION RCHS-IRAAN The season opened against the Iraan Braves, at which time Coach George empted the bench in giving the fans their first gUmpse of the 1969 season. RCH8-80N0RA In the second game against Sonora the Owls over- powered the Broncos, scoring on their first possession of the ball, and with an outstanding deffensive effort. RCH8-BRADY The Home season opened with Brady when the Owls took to the air for four touchdowns when the Bulldog defense seemed tough. RCHS- RANKIN In the Homecoming tilt vwth Rankin, the Owls smothered the Red Devils driving 78 yards for the first touchdown. RCH8-F0RT STOCKTON Under the direction of Joe Barnes, the running of Sam Douglas, the driving of James Watson, and the ed- ucated toe of Larry Nunnally, the Owls blasted Fort Stockton tor their fifth straight win. RCH8-KERMrr The first blight on the Owls ' record came when the Kermit Yellow Jackets edged the fighting Owls 32-27. A third quarter let-down spelled disaster for the team. Brady Sonc Kermit 88 TWENTY-TWO VALIANT HEARTS VOWED TO WIN D. Curtis-T, L. Nunnally-C, J. Barnes-QB, B. Walker-T. ■tin a. Backs— P. Levario, K. Goin, S. Douglas, J. Basham. S. Goodloe-E, M. Dolan-B. D. Carter— G, B. Miller— C, Max Schneemann— G. !N . . ■ ' A. Glasscock-T, R. Therwhanger-T, L. Settle-QB, Jay Holt-T. Jacks— H. Jovce. J. Watson, B. Kohutek, A. Puentez. Not pictured James Storey (guard) 89 TH09E BEHIND THE SCENE OF A WINNING TEAM Managers Jim McCoy and Charles Turner Coach Johnn Hickman ■%: I m Guiding the successful fighting Owls was Coach Wil- burn George who has had the job as head man for eight seasons, and has coached five teams into state playoffs. Assisting in the coaching duties was Johnny Hickman, who came to RCHS this year. His coaching techniques, critical analysis, and encouraging words from the side- lines helped in making the season a success. Coach Joseph Lucas acted as trainer and was always on hand to repair the equipment as well as the players, and to give the most needed pat on the back. No winning team can come to be without managers who work tirelessly. Jim McCoy and Charles Turner worked hard enough in this capacity to have a rightful place on a winning team. Trainer Mr. Lucas 90 B TEAM FINISHED UNDEFEATED ■ ' 1 1969 B SQUAD Coach Jack Kiser assis- ted by Coach Terry Page were the two who guided an exceptionally strong B Squad through an undefeated season. 1969 Schedule Crane 14—24 Sonora 06-40 Sonora 00-21 Crane 06-27 Ozona 06-14 McCamey 12—28 Ozona 06-35 Iraan 12—40 80PH9 AND FISH MAKE UP Backs— M. Richardson, G. Watson, D. Hickman. Backs-C. Castillo, J. Love, L. Garner, J. Cortez, J. Claborn. C. Smith-QB, R. Winchester-QB, H. Miller-QB, C. Barnes-G. D. Wilson-C, R. Pettit-C. Ends— L. Seigenthaler, M. Ratliff, R. Owens, E. Collins Composed of 31 freshmen and sophomores, the B Squad opened the season with a victory over Crane and seemed to gain momentum as the season pro- gressed. With impressive wins over Crane, Sonora, Ozona and Iraan, the B team closed the 1969 season with an unbeaten record. Ika % ? ' mm ' « , J„  ««.■• ffrmHf: ' ' .-CtW- ' Ends-L. Dumas, R. Neil, D. Ward. 92 THE WINNING SQUAD f J.,r. Tackles-M. Gray, J. Jacobo, R. Goehring, M. Kohutek, R Hooker The Fish which were an important part of this winning season have played together through three sea- sons, 7th grade, 8th grade, and this year the 9th, and have not been defeated. They will make a try at varsity play next season. Guards-J. Telford, M. Lynch, S. George, J. Telford. 93 BA9KETBALL ENDED 1 969 THE 1969-70 BOLD GOLD SCHEDULE Dec. 12-13 Lone Wolf Tournament Post 46-RCHS-48 Stanton 61-RCHS 73 Crane 51-RCHS 57 Dec. 16 Lakeview 72-RCHS 41 Dec. 18 Alpine 58-RCHS 65 Dec. 31 Ft. Stockton 68-RCHS 42 Jan. 6 Ozona 51-RCHS 50 Jan. 8, 9, 10 Reagan Co. Tournament Jan. 15, 16, 17 Ozona Tournament Eldorado 34-RCHS 57 Rankin 34-RCHS 59 Ozona B40-RCHS 62 Ozona 38-RCHS 39 Jan. 13 Stanton 57-RCHS 65 Jan. 20 Crane 62-RCHS 48 Jan. 23 McCamey 91-RCHS 58 Jan. 31 Stanton 67-RCHS 81 Feb. 3 Ozona 47-RCHS 51 Feb. 6 Crane 78-RCHS 75 Feb. 10 McCamey 57-RCHS 59 Feb. 12Iraan60-RCHS78 Coach Terry Page 94 AND BEGAN 1 970 The Owls were once more under the gentle but firm guidance of Coach Terry Page who during his tenure at RCHS has guided many district winners through bi-district to the Regional Tournament in Lubbock. James Watson joe Barnes TH09E WHO FOUGHT FOR THE BLUE AND GOLD Rodney Miller Gregory Watson Larry Settle 95 THESE MADE UP THE SQUAD OF THE BLUE AND GOLD Junior Faught Buster Collins Sammy Goodloe Alvin Smith Tommy Holt Jimmy Basham 96 39TH REAGAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: JAN 8- 1 III ANNUAL UlJAdAN COUNTY TOUUNAMl ' NT IG LAKK. TKXAS JANUARY U.  . i lO. 1 70 P W i HATH 330PM FR .Wt.T.yvrt. c, r 07 V ■■ nl .. v J, l200A fK ■ - 2 COPM FRI -R::...--jr Eighteen teams entered the 39th annual tournament of Reagan County, which is the oldest tournament in the West Texas area. The Owls defeated the Golden Cranes of Crane, who were the defending champions. The Owls had a hard game in the semi-finals and downed the Cranes 58-49 after having advanced in the tournament with de- feats over Iraan 67-41 ; Ozona 59-45, and Sonora 63-38. The host Owls took second place as the Seminole Indians, who attended the tournament for the first time, over- came the fighting Owls 73-59. Joe Barnes and James Watson were named to the all tournament team. - r i THE BOLD GOLD HAD The Reagan Owls opened the season as a first time entrant in the Lone Wolf Tournament in Colorado City, and brought home the championship trophy. So the season of ups and downs was underway. The Owls played four games before meeting Ozona for the ■ first district game of the year. On Jan. 6 the Owls fell to the Lions in a tough battle. The game ended in a 46-46 tie, but in the overtime period the Lions bested the Owls and the game ended 51-50. With one day of rest the Reagan Owls bounced back to take second place in their own tournament. Another district defeat came when the Owls traveled to Stanton, but again the Owls bounced back to win the Ozona 98 TWENTY THREE GAME SEASON Tournament for the sevcntli consecutive year by downing the host Lions 39-38. James Watson was named the outstanding player, and Joe Barnes was name to the all tournament team. Crane then dumped the Owls for the third straight district loss. McCamey then added their wrath and defeated the Rea- gan Five 91-58. The district standing was then improved with two wins for the Owls over Stanton and Ozona as the second round of play got underway. The second game with Crane meant another Owl defeat. District play was ended in a triumphant note as the Owls defeated the district champions, McCamey 59-57. 99 9EA80N ENDED WITH 1 7-8 RECORD The Owls stopped play with a 17-8 record, and with a 3-5 record in district play. The Reagan team scored 1473 points with an average of 58.88 per game. James Watson took individual scoring honors with 442 points, followed by Barnes with 309, Miller 220, G. Watson with 169, Goodloe with 118, Smith with 62, Settle with 52, Faught with 37, Holt with 10 and Basham with 8. Coach Page and Coach Kiser plan the games ahead, and The managers were Richard Jackson and Charles Turner, discuss the game just played. V ) ' y Jack Kiser assisted Coach Page during the games and also Allen Andrews coached the Fish through a successful coached the B Team. season. 100 B TEAM BACK UP THE VARSITY 8QUAD Lonnie Dumas, Jay Holt, Donald Pool, Buster CoUins, Jeff Telford, James Robertson, Arthur Puentez. Ricky Roach Connie Smith, Max Schneemann, Dick Duesing, Craig Barnes. FRESHMEN HAVE A SUCCESSFUL SEASON Eddie CoUins, Rusty Owens, Rodney Hooker, Robert Gunnels, David Ward, Ben Pettit, Joe Cortez, Ricky Winches- ter, Charles Bobb, Luis Levario. 101 VOLLEYBALL GIRL8 Cheryl McKinney, Patti Henderson, Sandy Kirkpatrick, Millie Turner, Mary Jenkins, Rhonda Rackley, Connie Young, Iris Childs, Judy Love, Bertha Hernandez, Wilma Moten, Leslie Schaible, Becky Kohutek, Esther Lara, Debbie Kiser, Denna Puckett, Missy Bird, Ruth Freeman, Elizabeth Jenkins, Madeline Thompson, Jeanine NeUl, Shryl Schneemann, Nita Curry, Teddia MUler, Caron Johnson, Waynette Jones. The girls making up the 1970 volleyball team com- bined efforts to become winners of the Ballinger and Imperial Tournaments and having girls named on the all-tournament teams. The OWLS had district games with Ozona and Crane and at the end of the season found themselves placing second, losing two to the Golden Cranes. Three members of the team-Iris Childs, Patd Hen- derson, and Nita Curry -were selected to the All-Dis- trict team. 102 Coach— Mary Tatum Managers -Cindy Scott, Blain Holland, Karry Tinney SHOW DRIVE, Miller Turner Spiker Mary Jenkins Setter Sandy Kirkpatrick Setter Patti Henderson Spiker Nita Curry Spiker Esther Lara Setter 103 DETERMINATION AND DESIRE Waynette Jones Setter Iris Childs Spiker Jeanine Neill Spiker 104 Missy Bird Spiker THE 1970 VOLLEYBALL BANQUET This year was ended with the annual banquet, at which time Patti Henderson was named the most valuable player of the year. Leslie Schaible was named best sport of the year. Esther presented James with a gift. 1 970 TRACK TEAM f r ? Donald Poole, Lonnic Dumas, Danny Curtis, Johnny Gay, Jay Holt, Jeff Telford, Mark Lewis, James Watson, Sammy Goodloe, Alvin Smith, Joe Barnes, David Hickman, Arthur Puentez, Merle Richardson, Connie Smith. 1 The Owl tracksters per- formed exceptionally well during the season. After enter- ing a series of meets the team placed second in the dis- trict with 115 points. First place winners in dis- trict and those qualifying for regional contention were Lon- nie Dumas, James Watson, Joe Barnes, Sammy Goodloe, Arthur Puentez and Gregory Watson. The B Team entered seve- ral meets in the area and had impressive wins, and brought home several trophies. R.C.H.S. B TEAM Lonnic Dumas, Alvin Smith, Arthur Puentez, James Watson, Joe Barnes Mile Relay; Sprint Relay. 106 PLACES SECOND IN DISTRICT f Connie Smith, Merle Richardson, David Hickman, Joe Barnes— High Jump Lonnie Dumas, Danny Curtis, Jay Holt-Disci %4 Merle Richardson, Jeff Telford, Johnny Gay-MUe Run Donald Poole, James Watson-Broad Jump U t Alvin Smith, Donald Poole, James Watson-440 Run % Sk % % % % Mark Lewis-Hurdles I 107 FIVE EVENTS QUALIFY FOR REGIONAL Connie Smith-Pole Vault David Hickman, Arthur Puentez, Lonnie Dumas, Joe Barnes— Sprinters Sammy Goodloe, Danny Curtis— Shot-put Regional Contenders: Greg Watson, Arthur Puen- tez, Sammy Goodloe, Joe Barnes, James Watson, Lonnie Dumas 108 TENNIS IS A PART OF THE YEAR The 1970 Owl Tennis team composed of Mike Dolan, Sam Douglas, Bill Morgette; Bill Dolan, Greg Watson, Joe Cortez, Lonnie Garner, Roger Neill, Tony Glemmer, Larry Luckie, Rodney Hooker and Marshall Gray entered seve- ral invitational tournaments before district play began, and did well for RCHS. How- ever, the competition in dis- trict was a bit too keen for the Owls, and both junior and senior division play stop- ped on the district level. Joe Cortez Gregory Watson Sam Douglas Billy Morgette 109 1 970 GOLF TEAM Max Johnson, Tommy Clifton, Dana Slusher, Larry Nunnally, Barry Benton The golf team played two games with each team in the district, and kept a running score. The end of the season found the Owls in second place in district 5AA, which qualified them for regional competition. In Lub- bock the Owls tied for third place with Barry Benton leading the home team with a 152 score in 36 holes of play. Not Pictured: Robert Gunnels. 110 ADVANCE8 TO REGIONAL PLAY 9EC0ND TEAM Carl Cook. Warren Wilburn, Joe Stout. Randy Tucker, Mitch On 111 GIRLS WHO REPRESENT RCHS IN TENNIS Sue Dolan n ■ mI K Nita Curry Jeanine Neill Esther Laura Millie Turner Missy Bird Making up the 1970 squad were Shryl Schneemann, Leslie Schaible, Valeria Molhusen and Linda Galley in the junior division. In the senior division were Millie Turner, Esther Lara, Melissa Bird, Jeanine Neill, Sue Dolan and Nita Curry. Sue was the only Own tennis play er to win district and advance to the regional meet. J. I I ACnVfTIES HOMECOMING 1969 WAS A BONFIRE. A PARADE A Hugh bonfire started the 1969 events which led to a parade of beautiful girls, a crowning ceremony, and a thrilling football game. On Thurs- day evening the bonfire soared as fans yelled for victory. Three senior candidates, Kathy Win- chester, Kathy Stout and Debbie Slusher, and three class duchesses, Wanda Wagnon, Becky Baggett and Cheryl McKinney, led the parade on Friday afternoon. In pre game ceremonies Lar- ry Stettle, Student Council President, crowned Kathy Winchester as 1969 homecoming queen. The fighting Owls then took the field, and de- feated the Red Devils from Rankin 51-8. 114 AND A QUEEN HOMECOMING QUEEN KATHY WINCHESTER QUEEN CANDIDATES AND E8C0RT8 ' i KATHY WINCHE8TER-MIKE DOLAN KATHYE 8T0UT-KENNETH GOIN DEBBIE 8LU8HER-BILL MILLER 117 DUCHE99E8 AND E8C0RT8 WANDA WAGNON-JIMMY BASHAM BECKY BAGGEH- MERLE RICHARDSON CHERYL McKINNEY-HARLEY MILLER 118 MR. AND MI88 R.C.H.8. DEBBIE 9LU9HER AND BILL MILLER BE9T ALL AROUND TOMMYE WHITE AND DAVID ROUTEN ALL-SCHOOL FAVORITES DEBBIE giUSHER AND DAVID ROUTEN MR. AND MISS OWL SPIRIT 9AM D0UGLA9 AND SUE DOLAN M08T ATHLETIC JOE BARNES AND MILLIE TURNER 124 tm WERE 8LAVE9 FOR A DAY Auctioning was conducted by the student councU and each senior bought his favorite fish . During the day, the master cracked the whip and barked out the commands. Races, strange dress, and peculiar odors made the day an unforgettable one. 125 BLUE AND GOLD TO YOUR! Jolly Judah Angry Andrews ' Pep RalUes were held each Friday to promote the school spirit. Each student participated in the yeUs, lead by the cheerleaders and backed by the Owl Band. Skits were often presented which depicted the Owls as great and mighty, and prepared both the team and the students for the game ahead. A Sick opponent Our Prima Donna The New Generation 126 STANDARDS WE ' LL ALWAYS BE TRUE Mr. Barry converts a Crane. Remember the Hairy Armpit? ' L Blue and Gold The Owls buried the Badgers The Snow Show Pep Rally BAND 8TUDENT9 WORK AND PLAY Pep rallies + halftime shows + civic concerts + UIL contest + band camp - hard work and fun for the 100 members of the Owl Band-The Pride of Reagan County High School. The Christmas Party Band Clowns 128 Knight Owls at work. t TOGETHER FOR RCH8 This is known as the CHOKE. I don ' t believe it! 129 WHO ' S WHO IN R.C.H.S. Mary Jenkins, Betty Crocker Homemaker Larry Settle, Economics; Ricky Roach, World History; Patti Henderson, American History; Cindy Shannon, Geography; Richard Jackson, Government Debbie Slusher, Texas History. Salutatorian, David Carter; Valedictorian, Junior Faught Ruth Freeman, Homemaking III; Glenda Abies, I; Sylvia Marti- nez, II. Johnny Ray Black, Related Math II; Ricky Roach, Geometry; Junior Faught, Advanced Math; Janet Winn, Algebra I; Dick Duesing, II; Bill Dolan, Related Math I. Hector Delgado, General Science; Ricky Roach, Biology; Dick Duesing, Chemistry. 130 OUTSTANDING STUDENTS FOR 19G9-70 Spanish I, Veronica Mendez; Karen McWiili ams, II. Phil Solomon, Choral; Sue Dolan, Speech I, II; Gary Hooker, Band; Tom- mye White, Annual DAR Good Citizen David Carter, Speech III; Kathy Winchester, Journalism. Glenda Abies, English I; Rosalinda Gonzales, II; Patti Henderson, III; Junior Faught, IV. Mike Lynch, General Shop: Mario Hernandez. Woodworking; Royce Nutter, Drafting I; Blake Kohutck. II: Andy Glasscock. Ad. Woodworking. Esther Glass, Bookkeeping: Janet Winn. Short hand; Rosalinda Gonzales. Typing I; Richard Jackson, Typing II. Leslie Schaible, Health; Tommy Hodge. Boy ' s P.E.: Patti Hen- derson, Girl ' s P.E. 131 FOOTBALL SWEETHEART CINDY 9C0n -J BA9KETBALL SWEETHEART SUEDOLAN FHA BEAU AND SWEETHEART BLAKE KOHUTEK AND SUSIE LOVE if • 1 4v . r BAND KING AND QUEEN TERRY BETTI9 AND TOMMYE WHITE V PEP CLUB BEAU AND 9WEETHEART BILL MILLER AND MILLIE TURNER VOLLEYBALL BEAU JAMES WATSON . j|[jM|M|B ' mmammm TH08E WHO ENTERED UIL LITERARY EVENTS Mike Galley, Cindy Scott, Robbie Atwood, Sandi Grant, Debbie Kiser, Karen McWilliams, Sue Greekmore, Becky Kohutek, Richard Jackson, Ricky Roach, David Garter, Kye Lear, Eddie Garter, Janet Winn, Iris GhUds, Wanda Wagnon, Patti Henderson, Royce Nutter, Rosalinda Gonzales, Sue Dolan, Debbie Abies, Judy Barlow, Phil Solomon, Bradley Watson, Jimmy Martin. REGIONAL PARTICIPANT9 RGHS was well represented in the district UIL Meet. Those win- ning district were David Garter first in persuasive speaking, Rodney MO- ler in Informative speaking. Sue Dolan in prose interpretation, Rosalinda Gonzales in spelling and Karen McWiUiams and Sue Greek- more in debate. Those placing sec- ond were Kye Lear in Science and Patri Henderson in Ready Writing. These winners went to Lubbock and participated in the regional meet there. Others who placed in the district were Iris GhUds, Tommy Hodge, Sandi Grant, Gary Hooker, Phil Solomon and Debbie Kiser. 138 DAY OF ATONEMENT The UIL contest play, Day of Atonement was awarded first place in district competition. Sue Dolan was named outstanding actress, and Bill Miller was named to the AU-Star Cast. The play rast was composed of David Carter as Jacob, Sue Dolan as Martha, Rodney Miller as Dr. Kraus, and BUI MUler as Otto. The play was directed by Mr. R.A. Wallace. Martha tries to reason with Otto, who has discover- ed Dr. Kraus ' war crimes. Jacob wishes Dr. Kraus well as he leaves the house to face the hostile Jews. Jacob welcomes Dr. Kraus to his home after the doctor has saved the life of his daughter. The play cast in full make-up. 139 HONOR A98EMBLY CL08E8 THE YEAR The Honor Assembly sponsored and | presented by the student council was a re- sume of the events of the year from Sep- tember of ' 69 to May of ' 70. A huge bul- letin board filled with souvenirs was on stage and as Tommye White and Sandi Grant recalled the past senior council members packed their treasures away. The trophies displayed the spoils for a profitable year for R.C.H.S. Nita Curry presented the Pep Club scrapbook The students formed the traditional friendship circle to end the year, to Mrs. Tatum. BOflRD Who ' s Who were presented during the Honors Assembly. The R.C.H.S. Bulletin Board depicted the memo- ries for the past school year. 140 FOOTBALL BANQUET An outstanding year for football was climaxed with an elegant banquet. The members of both the varsity and B squad and their dates were on hand to enjoy the food, fun, and festivities. The coaches and the boys were recognized and hon- ored by the parents and members of the community for having had such a great season. The decorations depicted the successful season. Enjoyment was seen on everyones ' face. 141 THE BANQUET AND PROM IN 1 970 The annual banquet and prom which is given to honor the graduating seniors was staged in the school cafeteria. The theme of the banquet Age of Aquarius trans- ferred the room into a world of fantasy. The juniors dressed for the event. Jimmie wanted more tea. Sophomore boys were chosen to be servers for the banquet. Several members of the faculty attended 142 i WAS THE AGE OF AQUARIUS BUly and Linda decide to sit one out. Karen and Phil ponder the pros and cons of dancing. the banquet as special guests. Juniors busily (?) prepare the banquet arrangements and decorations. 143 GRADUATION WAS THE END Dr. J. W. Donaldson of the West Texas Education Service center dressed the 48 members of the graduation class on Sunday evening, May 24. Awards were made, and di- plomas were presented. 144 GRADUATION IS THE BEGINNING Junior Faught was named the Valedictorian, and David Carter was Salutatorian of the class. Other seniors in the top ten were Royce Nutter, Richard Jackson, Rodney Miller, Gary Hooker, PhiJ Solomon, Alvin Smith, Tommyc White, Mary Jenkins. The Sousa Band Award was given to Gary Hooker. Joe Barnes and James Watson were co- winners of the Ralph O ' Bryan Award for ath- letics. Mario Hernandez and Pablo Levario were recognized for perfect attendance. Scholarships were awarded to Alvin Smith, Richard Jackson, Gary Hooker, and Larry Settle. 145 ASSEMBLIES Throughout the year, various groups presented assembHes for the members of the student body. Susie gives a dramatic interpreta- Danny models in the all-male style tion in the FHA program. show. Wanda protrays a frog in the Student Council Elec- tions assembly. JUNfOR M Frank Horton Principal Pitty Arnett Principal ' s Secretary JUNIOR HIGH Winelle Green Librarian Azalee Ashcraft Language Arts L. R. Hawkins Language Arts Nannette Day Reading and Arithmetic Louise Coates 148 Language Arts Joyce Watson Mathematics FACULTY James Bird Social Studies Jesse Hale Science Billy Pope Social Studies JUNIOR HIGH 9TUDENT COUNCIL Maria Guess, Tommy Duesing, Secretary; Pat Jackson, President; Carl Settle, V. Pres.; Joe Bass Arnett, Re- porter; Mark Edwards, Brenda Hale, Marvin Baker, George Thompson 149 IE ' :) 5 i U EIGHTH GRADE officers Stephen Arthur- Secretary Mikel Jones- Vice President Vicky Latimer— Reporter Steve Bird- President Bobby Gay- Treasurer Jr Stephen Arthur Marvin Baker Steve Bird David Black Rheba Blake Randy Blake Joe Brookins Marcella Burnett Cindy Carter i Mary Jean ChUds Cathy Cook David Cortez Ricky Cunningham Douglas Curry Patti Curtis Not Pictured: Clifford Clemmer 150 Kathy Dumas Charles Ellison James Evans Kerry Finley Tommy Flipo Bobby Gay Melinda George Brenda Graves Linda Griffith Janet Guess Pedro Hernandez Ray Hester Mary Hodge Carmen Holliman N4ike Hunter Pat Jackson Horace Jacobo Dana Johnson 4ikel Jones Mike Kiser Dee Kruse Martha Kruse Vicky Latimer Lendell Laxton Jeannie Light Louisa Lopez Peggy Lynch Cindy McMillin Karla McWilliams Mario Martinez Randy Mathews Barry Matthews Laura Miller 151 Ricky Noble Jan Oglesby Mitzi Owens Kim Page Ellia Pena Virginia Pennington Rose Pinchback Kimberly Ragland Elva Reyes Joe Reynolds Chris Richardson Adeh Robles A,.. Connie Robles Homer Robles Dan Schneemann Carl Settle John Henry Smith Marsha Sparks Debra Starnes Ken Stout Alma Subia David Tarvin Vickie Terral Rocky Thompson Morris Townsend Gladys Tucker Irna Turner James Turner Luther Turner Pam Turner Rosemary Urquidez Lisa White Billy Jack Whitley 152 SEVENTH GRADE officers Dan Tucker- Vice President Sherry Clifton- Reporter Gary Brown- Treasurer Debbie Epley— Secretary Monte Barnes- President m9 Peter Acosta Wayne Armstrong Joe Bass Arnett Cindy Arthur Monte Barnes Jessie Barrera Jan Basham Ernest Black BUly Breiten Joel Brown 153 Cindy Carr Tino Castillo Randy Chancellor Teresa Chancellor Robert Chavez Lennis Crenshaw Lee Dane Leslie Deck Deborah Diez Becky Doyle Tommy Duesing Johnny Dumas Gerald Eggleston Kye Emert Debbie Epley Lisa Ferguson Rita Fowler Nina Gay Luann Goehring Maria Guess Linda Gunnels Diana Hall Nona Hubble Patricia Hunt Mitchell Irvin Kerry Johnson Sandra Latimer Jimmy Levario Donna Laxton Lorri Mc Kinney Not Pictured: Aletta Clemmer, Sherry Clifton, Veronica Dominquez 154 Debra Moore Glenda Morgan Tanya Oglesby Carrie Orr Brandon Parsons Margie Pena Diane Pinchback Jesse Poynor Wayne Poynor Junior Reed Colette Schwertner Jay Scott Victor Seiffert Mahonna Siegenthaler Ora Simon Mary Smith Steve Stout Gilbert Subia Dale Thompson Dan Tucker Tim Turner Loretta Watson Jeff Weatherby Brenda Wilson Donna Wood Mauro Martinez Ernestine Mendez Nellie Mendez Shirley Meredith Tim Midkiff 1 m P A IfS B - j! o I  155 9IXTH GRADE Officers Deborah Wester- Reporter Terry Jones- Treasurer Sherry Blake- Secretary David Kohutek— Vice President Janet Jackson- President -nr Jadie Armstrong Terry Baggett Bruce Beaird Darwin Bell Ronald Blake Sherry Blake Renee Callaway Cathy CaUey Rita Castillo AmeUa Chavez Yolanda Chavez Martha Childs Cindy Collins Ernest Cole Janell Covington Not Pictured: Ricia Clark, Mitzi Jo James. 156 Terry Cunningham Julian De La Cruz Martha Delgado Minerva Delgado Olivia Delgado Tommy Dolan Kenneth Doyle Bodie Dykes Mark Edwards Eusebia Escobedo Sandra Evans Leticia Gonzales Cindy Goodwin Alice Grant Brenda Hale Thomas Harmon Danny Harris Debra Hannington Andy Hermes Marie Hightower Cheryl Holt Lucille Hooker Elizabeth Hubble Jaqueline Hunt Janet Jackson Terry Jones Renee King Susan Kinser Lawanna Koen David Kohutek Jimmy Kolb Wilma Kolb Tracy Kuykendall 157 Jeff Lewis Roma McKandles Jana Martin Bobbie Maxie Charlene Meredith Ted MUler Mary Ann Moreno Mary Morin Brenda Nickels Sheila Oglesby Penny Oliver Sharon Peables Bobbie Pepper Leo Phillips Martin Ramirez Debbie Reyes Vicki Richmond Sidney Robertson Andy Robles PhilUp Schneemann Arthur Smith Alan Sparks Dianna Subia Linda Therwhanger George Thompson Larry Turner Maria Vargas Maria Francis Vargas Mickey Varnadore Deborah Wester Robin Wheeler Armando Ybarra Trena Young 158 JUNIOR HIGH FAVORITES EIGHTH GRADE PATTI CURTIS KEN STOUT SEVENTH GRADE LUANNGOEHRING ERNEST BLACK SIXTH GRADE JANA MARTIN PHILLIP SCHNEEMANN 159 JUNIOR HIGH f CHEERLEADERS L JT Mitzi Owens Janet Guess Melinda George Leslie Deck Lisa Ferguson JUNIOR HIGH PEP CLUB 160 ' fT ' Qffi r eo BEGINNERS BAND i -J- JUNIOR HIGH BAND DRUM MAJOR AND TWIRLER8 Cindy Arthur Kim Page Carmen Holliman JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL ' E«  hi i £ ai ijjf.fiS ' ' %V !jSi -2ES V 7TH GRADE i 8TH GRADE 162 i J ■♦•• li FOOTBALL 9NAP8 JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL EIGHTH GRADE w TJ SEVENTH GRADE 164 JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL AND GIRL8 TENNIS ft, i . 165 JUNIOR HIGH TRACK EIGHTH GRADE 9EVENTH GRADE 166 Ai:A ER7TSfN 1 I ' BIG LAKE TEXAS ' J ' StS ' S;- About 3000 people make up this friendly town. The citizens are vitally interested in the school, and al- ways support its many activities. BUDDY WINN EAST SIDE GULF Tires Accessories Lubrication Wash Big Lake, Texas Phone 884-2252 JACOBS INSURANCE AGENCY 31 5 Second Street Phone 884-2195 Big Lake, Texas YOUR INDEPENDENT AGENT Insure today . . . Be sure tomorrow . . . g U P D.D. POYNOR Dirt Contractor 101 S.Ohio Big Lake, Texas 76932 169 K.K. WELL SERVICING COMPANY 884-2804 Big Lake, Tex. SUNSHINE LAUNDRY f Uniform and Linen Rentals Phone 884-2869 TURNER BROTHERS OIL COMPANY shell Jobbers Shell Accessories 206 Georgia St. Big Lake, Tex. r : MUSTANG MOTEL GOOD LUCK. SENIORS GAY YOUNG MOTOR COMPANY Phone 884-2649 301 First Street Big Lake, Texas Clyde Gay Jane Gay t: u p 170 6 U 9 CREDIT BUREAU OF BIG LAKE Creditors Service Bureau 1005 Sixth Street Big Lake, Texas BIG LAKE FLOWER SHOP Mrs. D. C. Swanzy 003 Pennsylvania Phone 884-2430 Florafax AFC A When you think of flowers, think of OURS! 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W. Watkins 173 GORDAN THRALL FAREWELL TO RCHS KATHY WINCHESTER CLARENCE McWILLIAMS TOMMYE WHITE MAX JOHNSON ROYCE NUTTER SUSIE LOVE TERRY BETTIS KENNETH COIN RICKY CARTER SANDI GRANT MARTIN ' S DEPARTMENT STORE 209 Main Phone 884-2113 The Cutest Clothes in Big Lake POOL WELL SERVICING CO. Vernon Shannon Area Manager JONES GARAGE Phone 884-2494 209 Texas Big Lake, Texas (yu6 BIG LAKE PUMP SUPPLY Mr. Mrs. V. R. Brown 174 BILL HOOKER ' S TEXACO STATION Second : Mississippi T fjfllCQj Big Lake, Texas Compliments of DAVIS WASHATERIA Mr. Mrs. B. A. Davis FINA DISTRIBUTOR TOMMY HAYES GULF DISTRIBUTOR JOE M. DAUGHERTY Congratulations from the MONZELLA ' S COIFFURES 8th and Main Phone 884-2821 Friends at the Post Office 175 JESSE ' S SIRLOIN HOUSE Jess and Von Dean Clement Catering to All Your Eating Needs Serving You Is a Pleasure Ph. 884-2256 P.O. Box 813 Big Lake, Texas We Specialize BEAUTY!!! BERNICE ' S BEAUTY CENTER Only downtown shop LOFTIN GIFT SHOP Mrs. Wilson Loftin Phone 884-2636 403 Second Street THE MODEL THE FAMILY STORE Troy, Edna and Lisa White Phone 884-2676 207 Main Big Lake, Texas GLASSCOCK CHEVROLET COMPANY Chevrolet and Olsmobile Sales Service Ph. 884-2594 Your local quality dealer W. A. Glasscock Commission Agent Phone 884-2666 Second Utah St. Big Lake, Tex. Products from Humble Oil Refining Co. €nco. 176 Compliments of DR. AND MRS. C.S. NUNNALLY e.S.NllNNALlV«.Q PMYSICIANf,SUPGEON J. O. LUSBY INSURANCE AGENCY 405 Second 884-2622 Big Lake, Texas BIG LAKE TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC. Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Powell Mr. and Mrs. James Mathews r„OLAKElUN«« CO., NC. 510 2nd Street S AMDS Phone 884-2744 Big Lake, Texas CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS SERVICE STATION R. L. McKinncv-Mtrr- 177 REAGAN STATE BANK Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 123 Main Street Phone 884-2551 178 GRADUATES WARNER LEAR ' S HUMBLE-ENCO STATION 611 Second Street Phone 884-2644 Big Lake, Texas GANDY ' S DAIRIES, INC. HBlllRP 332 Pulliam Street San Angelo, Texas 76901 BIG LAKE WILDCAT Published Every Thursday Commercial Printing Office Supplies J. L. Werst Jr. Editor Publisher Phone 884-2215 Mg mt WxVbtA i ZH Mm s ti. ii Hi.;;i« - 1 m 9 F- ' 1 ' ' - .J i m i K 1 CHEATHAM ' S GROCERY Second and California Phone 884-2022 Big Lake, Texas 179 SOUTHWEST BUTANE COMPANY Gas and Electrical Appliances 1007 Second Street Phone 884-2185 DR. AND MRS. R.R. WHITEFIELD TUCKER WELL SERVICING, INC. Well Servicing Hot Oiler Roustabouts Big Lake, Texas 76932 P. O. Box 848 Phone 884-2797 Well Servic lJ G Sort TUCKERWELiSfRVlClH64 180 BIG LAKE METALS West 67 Highway BIG LAKE GOLF SHOP C.H. POYNOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 6 16 9 Roustabout Work Oilfield Salvage Garden City Highway Ph. 884-2454 Big Lake, Texas lu 6 tke West Texas Utilities Company Equal Opportunity Employer WALLACE STUDIOS Portraits of Distinction 181 Compliments of K GH UPI News TSN ' Your much more MUSIC station. ' AREA Radio Code HOLMES WELL SERVICE CO., INC. Derrick and Pole Units Two Way Radios McCamey, Texas 652-3211 Day orNite 652-4257 if no answer, 652-3257 Iraan, Texas 639-2455 Day or Nite Big Lake, Texas 884-2415 Day orNite WEST SIDE GULF Sam B. Thomas Owner Corner of 137 and U.S. 67 Highways BIG LAKE PLUMBING COMPANY Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sissel Owner 1010 Utah Street 884-7060 Big Lake, Texas WESTERN COMPANY WIRELESS DIVISION Garden City Highway OIL FIELD MAINTENANCE Oil and Water Transport Kill Trucks and Hot Oil Units Phone 884-2229 Big Lake, Texas 182 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MOTOR SUPPLY Auto Parts and Supplies Phone 884-2421 Big Lake, Texas The 1969-70 school year comes to an end in a county whose serenity virtually remains unchanged. INDEX TITLE PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION TO RCHS 2-14 PEOPLE 15 Administration and Faculty 16-21 Classes 23-56 ORGANIZATIONS 57 Student Council 58-59 National Honor Society 60-61 Choral 62-63 FHA 64-65 Masque and Wigs 66-67 Annual Staff 68-69 Owls Hoot 70-71 GAA 72-73 Pep Club 74-75 Band 76-79 Cheerleaders 80 ATHLETICS 81 Football 82-89 B-Team Football 90-93 Basketball 94-99 B-Team Basketball 100 Fish Basketball 101 Volleyball 102-105 Track 106-107 Golf 108-109 Tennis 110-112 Activities 113 Homecoming 114-115 Favorites and Personalities 116-123 Fish Day 124-125 Pep RaUies 126-127 Band Activities 128-129 Who ' s Who 130-131 Beaus and Sweethearts 132-137 UIL Contest 138 One Act Play 139 Honor Assembly 140 Football Banquet 141 Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom 142-143 Graduation 144-145 Assemblies 146 JUNIOR HIGH 147 Faculty 148-149 Student Council 149 Classes 150-158 Favorites 159 Pep Club and Cheerleaders 160 Band 161 Football 162-163 Basketball 164 Volleyball and Tennis 165 Track and Tennis 166 ADVERTISEMENTS 167 184 -7 ' TSSfi ' w ! i m MS ' I! --i ' i ' -ii t?:, dK ' , ' - i,. i ' Jc.- V.. ;« v.-::