Tecumseh High School - Savage Yearbook (Tecumseh, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 188 of the 1979 volume:

Tiers SAVAflE just when you thought it was safe to go back to school. STARRING A CAST OF THOUSANDS m v Scrllnplay by the Savage Staff Directed by Teresa Fellows and Leri Reece I Produced by Mr. David Eenn Filmed entirety on location in Tecumseh, Oklahoma Lov jThe efrom SatfageA? sung bj Arlene Gilbtide' ' mWw j contWps The Snake Pit (Acaftmics) _ It Happened One NiAA ctivities) . The Gladiators (Athletics) .52 That's Entertainment (Fine Arts) ... 84 „ Glamour (Royalty) MH|A..98 The Savage -She Stars (Classes ....102 volumes ■k M I Tecumseh Public Schools Tecumseh, Oklahoma RATED X - NO ONE OVER 21 ADMITTED 2 The cameras are rolling and so are we. Notice all the smiles? The is Tecumseh High School and you're a STAR. There are over 700 of us and this is a great place to be somebody. If you're into farming, we have one of the top FFA chapters in the state If you think you're Semi'Tough, we have 24 athletic teams and our physical education depart- ment looks better every year. Pictures (clockwise from left) Quarterback Grant Gower hands- off to Rodney Beaver at a Savage work-out. Phyllis Trice waits for her chance to vote at a Junior Class meeting and that's Da- vid Anderson going for the Frisbee. Cheerleader Jenna Kidney will bend over backwards to promote spirit. FFA kindly volun- teered to haul Ms. Casey to the hospital just before Melissa was born. Vice-Principal Ed Robison isn't as excited as Beverly Monday; but. both work hard. THERE ARE NO SMALL PARTS, only small actors. Tecumseh High School has a role for everyone. It happens every night in over 20 organizations. From Beta Club to FTA, there's a place for you. Student Coun- cil, FCA, Librarian's Club, Science Club and others give every student a chance to step into the spotlight. Pictures (Clockwise from left) Cheryl O’Dell gets in the swing of things at the Fall Senior Social. The front step is the place to be in the morning. Just ask Doris Reed. It takes hours of practice to make a marching band. Coaches Williams and Bradshaw are more than willing to have their picture made. Next, Teddie Blaine heads for her first hour class. (clockwise from left) Senior, Kaye Westervelt tosses her baton way up high to the delight of Savage fans. Tecumseh Lake was a good spot for Brenda Scott and Toni Burch to do some manual labor. Susan Wiley will talk to anyone, even herself. Desiree Davidson contem- plates her senior year while Dennie Hubbell eats a book behind her. That's Sherri or Terri Anderson (one never knows which). Cheerleader Linda Ryan's got spirit and she lets us hear It. Pictures (Clockwise from left): Drum Major Lance Hargis leads the band during the Savage romp over Newcastle. Lori Cheatwood and Angel Lee exchange a juicy bit of gossip and get caught. And the Savages getting the word from Coach Webb at an afternoon practice. The parking lot is the place to be before school starts. Believe it or not that's the sunset at Tecumseh Lake. The Seniors held an ice cream social and got to see Indian Summer in all its glory. But, not before Michelle Melot found the swings. Pictures (clockwise from left) Pam Thomas, Leslie Mag- dalena, and Kim Cox and three busy students around THS. Angel Cheryl Ladd seems to be a hit with Rodney Beaver and friends. Grant Gower and David Anderson get ready to roll over Newcastle. Mrs. Miller's Art students make many different types of handi-crafts including Drape Dolls. And that's Tecumseh's own Chorus Line, steppin1 high. 11 Picturas (clockwise from left) Cheermistress Tracey Bussey shows the excitement of the first pep rally of 78-79. The Savage Band was lookin' good in brand new uniforms. Jo Lee Troll gets into her reading while below her the Jr. High Chorus gets into The Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. Football season means spirit signs everywhere. Ms. McNabb and Arleen Caskey put one on the field house. 13 LETS US ENTERTAIN YOU. THS has some of Oklahoma's finest performing groups. There's music in the air from 2 choruses, a marching band, a concert band, and a stage band. Onstage bursts onstage each year with outstanding productions. THS has placed many drama students in well-known theatre departments throughout the Southwest. If you got rythm, modern dance and gymnastics were added to the curriculum this year. Pictures (clockwise from left) Rhonda Fare Is all smiles in Mrs. Gardner's class. 1,2,3. kick. Lori Kirk concentrates on a combination in Stage Movement. Next, Lyn Allen shows perfect form in a gymnastic move. Mr. Benn and Jenna Kidney practice a stunt for an Onstage Production. That's Jay Slgman passing the football just before the Newcastle game. OUR NEW HOME!! The old temporary building will soon be a thing of the past. And when it goes, so will many, many memories. September came with a big shuffle. Students came back to find nothing where it once was. But, when everything settled down, there was nothing to do but wait. And finally the new building welcomed us with open arms. Fresh- men got the new, old building. Home Ec. and Music got the old, old building. Art and Spe- cial Ed. got the old. old, old building. Drama found itself in the old Vo-Ag building. Confus- ing as it sounds, life went on as usual.(Pic- tured are shots of the new school in construc- tion and the looks on most faces while we wait- ed, and waited, and waited, and waited...... 17 (right) Alva Melot Superintendent (right) Cl eta Johnson Secretary BOARD OF EDUCATION (left to right) Bill Straughan, Lonnie Hurst, Darrell Coker, Jesse McCullar, Jim Pritchard THE ENFORCERS (opposite left to right) ED MALZACHER, Principal Buddy Lawson, Vice Principal Betty Wallace, Secretary THE BLACKBOARD JUNGLE 24 Susan McNabb, Eng. Ill and IV t 25 Connie Gardner, Eng. II. (Below) Darrell Wilsie Ind. Arts ill ______________K. (left) Danny Wells, Danny Sterling Vocational Agriculture (left)'Robbie Lilliard, Spec. Ed. (left) Barbara Bentley, Spec. Ed. 29 sS«i«r T m (right) Cathy Wolf, Spanish (right) Mike Robinson, Physical Education (right) Linda Capps, Gen. Bus., Ind. Cous. THE CREW (far right) Betty Sikes, Maintenance Bertie Stockton, Vera Parker, Sadie Tees, Billie Coker, Vera Parker, Kay Boren, Nadine Burns Maintenance Oscar DAYS OF HEAVEN BETA CLUB. (Sitting Left to Right) B. Neighbors, B. Blackman. (Standing Left to Right) D. Ramsey, D. Davidson, Mr. Benn, D. Newmaster, Mrs. Kidney, S. Stansell. (In tree Left to Right) B. Cranford, F. Topping, M. Melot. (Left to Right) B. Neighbors, sponsor Mrs. Casey. SOUTH OF THE BORDER SPANISH CLUB (Row 1 left to right) B. Barnes, L. Cowherd, Mrs. Wolfe, M. Staff. (Row 2) P. Barns, E. Scott, N. Farrow. (Row 3) R. Timbo, J. Byrnt, K. Price, G. GarretUon, C. Gallaher, A. Finley 4 FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMER- ICA (sitting) B. Neighbors, D. Da- vidson (standing) V. Liscano, T. Washburn, J. Napier, D. Ramsey, D. Newmaster, B. Farrow, S. Mar- tin, C. Madden, D. Qualls, Mrs. Capps A HONOR ROLL (Row 1 Left to Right) S. Kingsbury, M. Thorton, T. Austin, T. Johnson, S. Wiley, B. Scott, S. Ely, (Row 2) M. Melot, S. Barnes, T. Ellison, C. Kingsbury, D. Newmaster, V. Straughan, K. Westervelt, (Row 3) B. Neighbors, B. Cranford, M. Harrison, (Row 4) G. Gower, S. Stansell, D. Ramsey, T. Tate, T. Melot, 0. Harris, K. Washburn, D. Love. A HONOR ROLL IS COMPOSED of the top students at THS. Every year 4.0'ers are hon- ored by being named to the roll. Also interested in academic are the Future Teachers of America. FTA Also provides services to faculty and community by serving as substitute teachers and through service projects. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes means fun and fellowship for THS Athletes. More importantly it means dedication to the Christian faith. FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (Row 1 left to right) Mr. Murray, T. Tate, D. Anderson, G. Gower, R. Taylor, B. Scott, T. King, P. Robinson, C. Burton, Mrs. Capps, (Row 2) J. Fisher, S. Jeffcoat, J. Wright, B. Had- dox, T. Burch, S. Sisney, P. Martin, S. Ely, B. Monday, S. Harmon, (Row 3) D. Qualls, P. Vickory, R. Dossey, T. King, S. Shackelford, D. Lane, L. Grace, P. Trice, (Row 4) B. Scarberry, S. Wiley, R. Morris, A. Caskey, K. Mar- tin, B. McGlaughlin 39 'W i ■ f. t • (Row 1) K. Clemens, S. Floyd, R. Clark, E. Kidney, S. Coker, 0. Craig, S. Anderson, S. Howeth, (Row 2) B. Botkins, R. Beaver, F. McMahan, J. McMahan, K. Mar- tin, S. Chlouber, J. Reeves, (Row 3) S. White, R. Gentrey, J. Blocker, C. McKnight, Hays, S. Reed, C. Bowlin. Teams (Clockwise) Senior Officers, Pasture and range team. Greenhanas, and Junior Officers. L to R (row 1) Mr. Sterling, J. McLoud, C. Rodgers, T. Kinsey, J. Faulkner, B. Clemens, K. McLoud, T. Hulin, P. Roller, N. Frankovich, D. Wells, (row 2) M. Botkin, G. Ball, D. Simon, D. Hysell, J. Clark, D. Standridge, K. Hayes, B. Copeland, R. Kidney, (row 3) G. Fuller, R. Clark, R. Ball, J. Potter, S. Hardin, D. Essary, P. Barnett, L. Motley, D. Craig, (row 4) K. Clemens, F. McMahan, C. Osborne, K. Martin, E. Kid- ney, S. Coker, R. Reeves, J. Larson, S. Howeth, (row 5) R. Beaver, K. Seals, S. White, R. Gentry, J. Blocker, J. Reeves, T. McLeskey, T. Kidney, R. Lackey, T. Clark, (row 6) D. Fisher, B. Stith, K. Piewlt, S. Chlouber, B. Amerson, R. Gilbert, J. Black, C. Bowlen, M. Phitchard, R. Beaver, D. Forester, (row 7) B. Botkin, C. McKnight, R. Clark. MEMBERS (I to R) (Row 1) C. Shields, S. Martin, B. Neighbors, G. Gower, C. Coker, R. Chlouber. (Row 2) T. Washburn, T. Brady, J. Wright, D. Standridge, T. Burch, B. Scott, P. Robin- son, K. Washburn, B. Win- frey, B. McLaughlin, (Row 3) S. Ely, P. Vickery, S. Smith, P. Martin, F. Vil- lines, L. Baugh, S. Jeffcoat, B. Haddox, T. Hulin, K. Price, (Row 4) C. Schoff, K. Nirshel, A. Driscoll, K. Swearingen, S. Morris, S. Shelby, K. Crow, F. McMa- han, L. York, K. Ledford. (Row 5) L. Goldsmith, S. Chlouber, S. Coker, D. Alexander. The Gordon Cooper Area Vocational Technical School in Shawnee takes in students from over the area to help them learn industrial trades that will be needed for jobs they've chosen. THE PROFESSIONALS THE HOMECOMING THEY'RE NOT QUITE AS GRAND as the wedding in The Sound of Music; but, Homecoming at T.H.S. and full of memo- ries. Amid pomp and circumstance, Lori Kirk (Basketball), RaeLynn Anderson (Football), and Suzanne Rhodes (Wres- tling) received their crowns. THE LEARNING TREE Library aides: Sharon Brown, Lynda Fairr, Mrs. Gilbride, Kathy Seals, and Ellen Leonard, APPLE DUMPLING GANG Mat Maids: Melissa O'Connor, Deb- bie Nesmaster, Michelle Melot, De- siree Davidson, Pam Thomas, Suzie Jeffcoat, Mary Wisdom, Sponser, Barbara Llttrel. fAVit' pETUfS SI AT THE BEGINNING of the season hopes were high, as the gridders rolled over Newcastle and Beggs. But, the Savages ran up against a strong Star Conference as the sea- son progressed. THE SAVAGES proved themselves formidable and gave away little as they struggled to a 4-6 season. SENIORS‘-(front row) B. Clemens, K. Hayes, D. Hubbell, B. Scarberry, D. Anderson, J. Hopkins, N. Anderson, B. Copeland (back row) A. Tefertiller, R. Stark, B. Newby, R. Tal- ley, D. Clark, R. Austin, D. Bennett, 0. Earls THE LONGEST YARD COACHING STAFF: Mike Robinson, J.R. Murray, Ron Webb (Head Coach), Max Dippel, Joe Dickinson Row 1, L to R - T. Dodson, A. Tefertiller, J. Black, T. Tate, D. Hubbell, D. Anderson, D. Tomlinson, G. Gower, G. Love, J. Slgman, T. Hulin, R. Bea- ver, D. Brown, J. Morris. Row 2 - B. Amerson, R. Taylor, C. Kleffer, K. Hayes, R. Kidney, B. Scarberry, R. Austin, B. Haddox, C. Gallaher, B. Rog- ers, R. LIttleaxe, R. Dossey, D. Earls, J. Hopkins, D. Love. Row 3 - Coach Webb, J. Dickinson, B. Clemens, J. Cahill, T. Scarberry, T. Washburn, S. Henderson, R. White, D. McGIrt, S. Nlevar, N. Roberson, D. Bennett, T. Pinkston, K. Cooper, B. McLaughlin, Coaches Murray and Dippel. Row 4 - Coach Robinson, R. Sehon, D. Clark, R. Talley, B. Newby, P. Easton, D. Qualls, J. Weger, R. Stark, J. Van Arnam, N. Anderson, J. Fisher, J. Wright, N. Motley, B. Copeland, T. Magdalena, J. Fire. - ■ 9S 57 SAVAGE FOOTBALL 78-79 Tecumseh 43 Beggs 0 Tecumseh 16 Newcastle 0 Tecumseh 8 Heritage Hall 15 Tecumseh 8 Wewoka 12 Tecumseh 14 Harrah 21 Tecumseh 20 Bristow 25 Tecumseh 41 Holdenville 6 Tecumseh 32 McLoud 0 Tecumseh 0 Seminole 14 Tecumseh 20 Henryetta 21 THE LAST HURRAH BOYS BASKETBALL VARSITY team shot another winning season this year under the coaching of Roy Capps and Charles Shields. Fast thinking, fast feet and fast moves took the boys to District where they fought valliantly against state run- ner-up Wewoka but were finally de- feated . (Row 1) Coach Shields, J. ver, R. Rivas. (Row 2) R. dox, J. Berndt. (Row 3) R Hill. (Row 4) T. Melot, D Potter, S. Hill, S. Degraffenreid, C. Henderson, R. Bea- LittleAxe, R. Klaus, W. Haddox, K. Washburn, B. Had- . Taylor, M. Rivas, K. Longhorn, S. Nievar, G. Gower, S. . Anderson, R. Dossey, J. Sigman, N. Motley, J. McLin ONE ON ONE THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON 66 68 THE LADY SAVAGES WON the conference championship and Brenda Scott and Peggy Robin- son were named All Conference with Lori Kirk as alternate. Cho- sen for boy's All Confer- ence were Silas Hill and David Anderson. 69 FRESHMAN ATHLETICS FRESHMAN FOOTBALL (Row 1) G. Brown, S. Chlouber, 0. Alexander, K. Cox, T. Cummings. (Row 2) G. Brown, B. Darby, D. LittleAxe, R. Burns, L. Earls, A. Aloney, R. Fish- er. (Row 3) Coach Murray, J. Upton, M. Tate, S. Coker, S. White, K. Martin, J. Perren, G. Fuller, Coach Robinson. FRESHMAN GIRLS BASKETBALL (Row 1) K. Crow, M. Fowler, D. McGirt, S. Rhodes, F. McMahan, C. Cooper, S. Ayers. (Row 2) Coach Coleman, R. Anderson, S. Selmon, M. Harrison, L. O'dell, L. Shelby, T. Childers, T. Thomp- son FAST BREAK FRESHMEN BOY'S BASKETBALL: Jessee Payne, Kurt Cox, Darren Hamilton, Steve Chlouber, Jr. Littleaxe, M. Ryan, B. Hurst, D. Herrell, D. Alexander, T. Cummings. IN A SPORT THAT PLACES the emphasis on the individual, exper- ience counts. The Savage matmen fought an uphill battle and brought home impressive victories. Senior standout. Van Straughan and Billy Copeland led the pack to keep the tradition of fine wrestling alive at THS. THE WILD BUNCH TAKE DOWN Cheerleading Varsity-(Clockwise) Terri Austin, Pam Bickery, Connie Burton, Jenna Kidney, Linda Ryan, Leslie Magdalena, Beverly Monday, Susan Sisney, Tracy Bussey. 78 Tryouts were only the beginning of a full-time year long iob for varsity cheerleaders. As soon as school was out last spring, work began for the cheerleaders. But work paid off at the annual summer clinic they attended in Norman where they brouqht home a variety of rib- bons and were chosen outstanding squad. Pep assemblies, Football games, wrestlinq matches, and basketball games -all are a part of being a cheerleader, but all nine or them would instantly agree that they wouldn't trade places, or memories with any member of the student body. (SUmding)-T. Johnson - President, D. Lane-Vice President, D. Loveless- Secretary, G. Cosper- Treasurer Pep Club Sponsor Su- san McNabb gets into the act leading the TWITS. (Teachers will increase the spir- it.) Y-E-L-L Everybody yell. Promoting Spirit is what the Pep Club does as one can tell by the name. The Pep Club started out with a bang. By the end of Basketball only a few members were left. But as one member put it The harder you work, the more fun you have. (Row 1) C. Burton, T. Austin, L. Ryan, S. aisney, T. Bussey, J. Kidney, B. Monday, P. Vickory, L. Magdalena, (Row 2) T. Sponceller, E. Leonard, S. Jeffcoat, D. Reed, G. Cosper, D. Loveless, T. Johnson, D. Lane, Miss McNabb. (Row 3) P. Martin, S. Shackelford, R. Morris, S. Wiley, T. Blackwell, L. Richards, D. Asher, J. Coatney, S. Brown, S. Ealy. (Row 4) C. Howth, K. Pfortmiller, S. Little, L. Green, A. Caskey, P. Chamblin, D. Barnes, M. Geyer, B. Jesse, A. Finley Freshman Cheerleaders (Clock Wise)-M. Fowler, S. Gillock, K. Reeves, S. LaValley, R. Ander- son. (Left to Right)-S. LaValley, R. Anderson, M. Fowler, S. Gillock, R. Reeves Freshman Pep Club-Row 1 (L to R) R. Anderson, M. Fowler, S. Giflock, S. LaValley, K. Reeves, Row 2-L. Barnes, M. Harrison, C. Whitehead, F. McMahan, K. Crow, T. Parsons, Row 3-T. Johnson, S. Johnson, L. Stafford, T. Barnes, M. Staff, N. Farrow, Row 4-Miss Miller, P. McGirt, D. Ramsey, K. Swearingen you 86 Expressing themselves is a main goal of the art department. Depending on their talents, students may express themselves through drawing, painting, sculpting or perhaps macrame. Art classes provide lessons and individualized help for stu- dents who may or may not have already developed their talent in some area of art. 87 1st (left to right) S. Little, C. Kingburg, D. Boring, J. Walker, K. Fortmiller, D. Crow, Ronnie Taylor, M. Hales, J. Flecher, D. Stansell, K. Crow, M. Thornton, M. Followill, T. Simon, Lori Smith, 2nd (left to right) J. Napier, B. Winfrey, C. Haley, S. Ealey, L. Kingsburg, M. Ryan, B. Neighbors, Mrs. Daugherty, B. Cranford, M. Yates, D. Asher, S. Shelby, J. Seedorf, K. Young. 3rd (left to right) D. Ramsey, C. Clark, R. Slasysyen, T. Allen, J. Cran- ford, Angela F. C. Moudy. 4th M. Nix M. Morris, R. Martin, D. Brown. A SONG TO REMEMBER (Left to Right) R. Taylor, B. Cranford, M. Yates, D. Crow, J. Cranford, T. Allen, K. Crow, M. Followill, M. Thornton, B. Neighbors, B. Winfrey. Mrs. Daugherty and her golden-throated pupils have been on the move. Throughtout the year the choir has practiced hard and sponsored numerous fund- raising projects to raise money for programs and contest trips. Their efforts seem well-rewarded as they received two trophies at Little Dixie in Ada, at- tended a music festival at DSU, had four students chosen as representatives for All-District Honor Choir and staged a Christmas program. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the story of a family of Russian Jews and their attempts to keep old traditions alive. Tevye (Jay Cranford) tries to make proper matches for his five daughters; Tzeitel (Cindy Kings- bury), Hodel (Barbara Winfrey), Chava (Susan Ely), Bielke (Lisa Kingsbury), Sprintze (Robin Prince). FIDDLER ON THE ROOF THE SOUND OF MUSIC MARCHING AT HALFTIME AND PLAYING at pep assemblies aren't the only responsi- bilities of the band. They also attended an Oklahoma City Dolls Game, participated in the ECU Homecoming Parade, and won first place at Edmond. The band also entered many contests THS SAVAGE BmND (Row 1, Left to Kight) Karen Reeves, Derek Melot, Scott Tucker, Bill Butler, Lance Hargis, Kay Westervelt, Shannon Pool, Christy Whitehead, Beth Owens, Barbara Buckley (Row 2) Pam Copeland, Steward Hill, Kelly Sanders, Mike Clem, Lisa Kingsbury, Shelly Gillock, Janice Coatny, Pam Moudy, Lee Ann Cowherd, Beth Beddo (Row 3) Brenda Pruitt, Jonell Owens, Tamila Moore, Danna Woods, Lori Geyer, Dindy Kingsbury, Mary Followwill, Mary Carter, Diane Demmis, Page Hargis (Row 4) Pam Thomas Teresa Leonard, Teresa Norton, Cindy Clark, Marilyn Hollingshead, Brandy David, Jim Steward, Mark Cole, Bryan Sherril, Natalie Wood (Row 5) Tracy Greenmeyer, John Wren, John Hohnson, Danny Driscoll, Mike Zuker, Jeff Stockton, Mike Wisdom, Ricky Reeves, Clayton Hollingshead, Terese Rider (Row 6) Sue Washburn, James Owen, Keven Reeves, Craige McKnight, Mat- thew Nix, Donald Essary, Randall Martin, Dennis Thompson, Steve Wook, Ronda Fare (Row 7) Tony McLedkey, Dana Clemens. Paula Chamblin. Tina Clark, Sue Lynn LaValley, Cindy Cooper STAGE BAND Seated from left to right are: Don Essary, John Followwill, Mary Carter, Brenda Pruitt, Kevin Reeves, Christy Whitehead, Mary Followwill, Randall Martin, Bill Butler, Mark Cole Standing from left to right are: Beverly Monday, Mr. Price, Robin Talley, Pam Moudy, Lance Hargis, Lisa Kingsbury BABES ON BROADWAY These people are star material Onstage boasts a large membership than ever. Tobacco Road was the first production of the year and Arsenic and Ola Lace followed. So------light the lights and raise the curtain. Onstage will definitely entertain you! ONSTAGE (kneeling) J. Golson, T. Washburn, M. Melot, D. Davidson, B. Farrow, J. McMahan, J. Cranford, T. Mankin, S. Sisney, J. Clark (row 2) L. Magdalena, T. Elli- son, A. Caskey, R. Belshe, B. Jessee, D. Powell, R. Morris, G. Ritter, D. Loye'ess, K. Cox, C. Burton, S. Little, L. Thomas, R. Price, C. Green, D. Qualls, C. Pruitt, J. Troll, S. Wiley, D. Lane; (in tree) G. Harp, D. Reed, N. Roberson, B. Neighbors, B. Cranford, B. Clemens, M. Fowler, T. Parsons, R. Anderson, B. Copeland. 97 GLAMOUR HAS been popular in the movies since Theda Bara and Gloria Swanson first slithered to silent screen. The girls chosen as royalty at THS oughta be in pictures and that's where we've put them. The last yearbook queen of the seven- ties is Terri Johnson, nominated by the Senior Class. Chosen as 1st runner up was Desiree Davidson (Beta Club). 2nd run- ner up was Carol Green (Onstage) and 3rd runner up was Peggy Robinson (Boy's Basketball). Yearbook Queens from the past decade assisted in the coronation. THE QUEEN OF SILVER SCREEN THE 101 RAE LYNN ANDERSON W.C. FIELDS WOULD HAVE been proud to have RaeLynn for his little chickadee because she is definite star material. Anyone can see it. She was chosen 1978-1979 Football Homecoming Queen. MY LITTLE CHICKADEE PATTI MARTIN MARY WISDOM TERRI JOHNSON LORI KIRK DURING THE 20's, Joan Crawford was considered The Dancing Queen. We have our own version. Chosen as 1979 Basketball Queen was Lori Kirk, and she's definitely an item on the dance floor. OUR DANCING DAUGHTER 105 PATTI McGIRT LAURA AYERS leah McLaughlin SUZANNE RHODES WHEN SYLVESTER STALLONE DECIDED to try for something bigger, he had Talia Shire to stand behind him. The THS Wrestlers have Suzanne Rhodes. It's easy to see why she's a star. 107 BRENDA PRUITT 108 THE THS BAND HAS a lot to blow their horns about. Not the least of which is Brenda Pruitt. She's captain of the Flag Corps and makes a Band Queen fit for The Music Man. COME BLOW YOUR HORN SHELLY GILLOCK NATALIE WOOD PATTI ROLLER JOHN WAYNE HAD Maureen O'Hara. Roy Rogers had Dale Ev- ans. FFA has Patti Roller. FFA Sweetheart is an honor for any girl and Patti is the girl to fill the job. QUEEN OF THE COWBOYS TONI MCLESKY THE GRADUATE GINA ALLEN TONY ALLEN DAVID ANDERSON NEAL ANDERSON RONNIE AUSTIN JIM BADE GREG BALL PEGGY BARNETT TOM BLACKMON TEDDIE BLAINE MARK BOTKIN ALAN BRADY TONI BURCH DONNIE CLARK JAMES CLARK BRYAN CLEMENS CRAIG COKER PATTI COOK BEING A SENIOR MEANS Money, money, money. There are announcements, yearbooks, caps and gowns, college applications, and the list goes on. But, the senior year can be fun, too. Some seniors can be found at Loves or maybe at after the Gold Rush (we're not supposed to say that!) Maybe they're in Shawnee at the movie wherever seniors are you can bet they're trying to overcome tne symptoms of Senioritis. 115 BILLY COPELAND KIM COX LA DARLA CROW DESIREE DAVIDSON DAVID EARLS BETH FARROW JAMES FAULKNER TERESA FELLOWS RICKY FOLKS CAROL GREEN ANGELA HALEY LANCE HARGIS KEITH HAYS JIMMY HOPKINS DENNIE HUBBELL RUSSELL HULIN DELLA HYSELL TJVIS JESSEE TERRI JOHNSON RENEE JUDY TERRI KING TIM KINSEY LORI KIRK JIM LEE VALERIE LISCANO JOE LLOYD 118 SHARI MARTIN MICHELLE MELOT JEFF McLOUD RONDA MONTGOMERY MARTY MORRIS MIKE MURRELL BRIAN NEWBY BILLY NEIGHBORS KARL NIX CHERYL O'DELL DEBBIE NEWMASTER DONNA POWELL CRAIG RODGERS BUDDY SCARBERRY TAMMY SCARBERRY FRANK SCHMIDLKOFER BRENDA SCOTT MONICA SHANON DENNIS SIMON LISA SMITH VAN STACEY DANNY STANDRIDGE DEBBIE STANSELL LORRIE STAPP RANDY STARK TONY STONE r V 4 THE WAY WE WERE KIRK WAbHBURN SUE WASHBURN KAVE LVIM WESTERVELT M.i Sr. Officers: (top) K. Washburn, V.P; Spons.; C. Odell, Sec. 0. Benn, Spons, (not pic- tured: S. Casey MIKE WISDOM VERNON WREN JIMMY YOUKER THE OSCARS SR. FAVORITES (right) WITTIEST-Cheryl O'Dell and Frank Schmidl- kofer; MR. and MISS THS- Klrk Washburn and Peggy Robinson. i (above) MOST POPU- LAR- Oennie Hubbell and Lori Kirk (above right) BEST PERSONAL- ITY- Kim Cox and Craig Rodgers; (right) FRIENDLIEST- Carol Green and Tivls Jessee 12« ••AM Steve Adkins Randy Ball Debbie Barnes Lisa Baugh Beth Beddo Richard Belshe Jeff Berndt Bill Blackman Jeff Blocker Teresa Brady Becky Bratcher Denny Brown David Brown Gerald Brown LaDonna Bruno Connie Burton Arlene Caskey Pam Copeland Richard Daniels Mitch Laly Billy Buckley Billy Buckmaster Bill Burns Sue Carlson Kenneth Cooper Danny Daniels Danny Driskill Tracy Bussey Dayna Clemens Cindy Cooper Gloria Cosper Jackie Daniell Tom Dodson Rick Dossey Jay Cranford Diane Dennis Loretta Deal Trudy Ellison Jimmy Fisher Gary Garcia Robert Goodman Bill Haddox GREAT EXPECTATIONS Melissa Geyer Liz Grace Shelly Harmon JUNIORS Jamie Golson Leslie Green Dean Harris 131 Donna Jennings Brigetta Jessee David Johnson Steve Johnson Bobby Judy Laurie Holton Ben Hudgins Curtis Huff Brenda Hurst Sharon Jackson Susie Jeff coat Kelly Keith Rocky Kidney Teddy Kidney Carolyn Kieffer Angel Lee Dana Loveless David McSperrltt Jeanette Moore James Owen Sheryl Little Joni McMahan Joe Moody Melissa O'Connor We Need More Money was The battlecry for Juniors this year. Fun- draising got off to a slow start but after salad luncheons, candy grams, candy bars, spirit sticks, bake sales, and Chinese egq hunts, there was enough Money for the Junior-Senior banquet. Ted Pinkston Mark Pool David Qualls Lisa Richards Masoud Roushanfar Brenda Pruitt Jack Reece Gina Ritter Jimmy Seals Dorris Reed Neil Roberson Rick Sehon John Reid David Robinson Pat Seiss 133 Sherri Smith Chuck Tarver David Tomlinson Jeff VanArnam Sue Wiley Laurie Smith Todd Tate Tracy Thompson Julie Upton Sherri White Mary Wisdom Jimmy Wright Mike Zuker Terri Sponseller Ronnie Taylor Marsha Townsend Tim Washburn We're the Best Don't mean Maybe We're the Seniors of 1980! The bleachers shook and rumbled as the junior class of '79 stomped and cheered to prove their pride in THS. The juniors had the spirit and won the spirit contest more than any other class at the pep as- semblies. (No one seems to be able to explain why the juniors are so full of spirit, but per- haps it's because they're looking so for- ward to being seniors.) 13S Phil Barnes Rodney Beaver Jodie Berndt Jody Black Tina Blackwell Terry Blankenship Delores Boring Kelly Bowen Lisa Bowen Terry Abernathy Terry Allen Billy Amerson Dana Asher Terri Austin Laura Avers GREASE IS THE WORD Cheyenne Brown Donald Brown Jeff Brown Wade Cagle Allen Carston LaDonna Darby Jimmy Deatherage Robert Caskey Paula Chamblin Mark Cheatwood Steve Degraffenreid Susan Ely Donald Essary Tina Clark Roger Claus Julie Coatney Mark Cole Rhonda Fare Angela Finley Jim Fire Donna Fisher 136 SPONSORS AND OFFICERS: S. Dippel; J. Potter, Sec.; S. Ely, Pres.; Pam Vickery, V.P.; R. Chlouber; C. Gardner, (not pictured; P. Chamblln, Rep.) -IHOTC--- SIGNIFY There's nothing like being a Sopho- more. Among other things, Sophs used their creative talents during National Education Week. They wrote poems and compositions for the County-Wide. SOPHOMORES 137 Connie Flick Sherri Forestter Neil Frankovlch Tracy Fruit Ginger Garretson Ronald Gilbert ✓ 4-. ■' Clifford KI effer Mike Hayes Craig Henderson Danny Herrell Steve Hill Clayton Holllngshead Teresa Howell Cheryl Howeth John Johnson Travis Jones Clarence Kelly Jenna Kidney Craig McKnight Toni McLesky Greg Love Paula Love Tommy Magdalena Jerry McLin Mitch McLin Tracy Melot Patti Martin Randy Martin Alan McCarley Kelly McLoud Tim Montgomery James Morris Lisa Motley Steve Nievar Tony Hulin Doug McGIrt 138 139 Larry Nix Matthew Nix James Oldham Jonell Owen Kim Pfortmlllei Jeff Potter Linda Ryan Chuck Tooth •« e' Timmy Scarberry Kathy Seals Sheila Stansell Beverly Stith Tammy Stone Adam Stout Fred Villines Janet Walker Randy Wallace James Weger Angie Thompson Krista Thompson Richard Timbo Tony Tomlinson Robert White Sherri Whitman Natalie Wood John Wren 140 EDUCATION IS THE SYSTEMATIC study of the methods and theories of teaching and learning. There are many people In the world today who don't realize how helpful education Is. For ex- ample: When a person is out of high school or college, they think their learning is finished. Learning doesn't stop then. Learning and teach- ing to on forever. Everyday people are coming up with new ideas, new theories, new machines, etc. No matter what your age, you really need to learn about these new things. I'm not saying go to school all your life. I'm saying don't stop tak- ing In Information that's helpful to you. Educa- tion is full of helpful hints, ways and experiences for you. Don't ever give It up! Jenna Kidney (published in the County-Wide News ) 141 Don Alexander P. Lyn Allen Raelynne Anderson Susan Ayers Steven Bade Tammy Barns Lana Barns Rodney Beaver Bobbie Botkin James Bowen Chuck Bowlin Gary Brown Glenn Brown Mike Brown Rick Buckmaster Tamara Childers Steve Chlouber 142 FRESHMEN. THE ETERNAL in-betweens. Not big enough for high school. Too old for jr. high. But, now they've got their own school and their own principal. Freshmen really know how to live. OFFICERS AND SPONSORS: (front) S. Walker; Karen Crow; H. Spoon; Tammy Parsons, (back) Kelly Clemens; Don Alexander. Cindy Clark Raymond Clark Brett Cranford Karen Crow L 1 Steve Coker Jose Colon Susie Colon Rhonda Danner Charissa Dennis Angie Drlskill WALKING TALL FRESHMEN Pamela Cooper Debbie Copeland Mike Costa Lea Ann Cowherd Mark Dutton Nadine Farrow Ross Fisher 143 Shelly Glllock Russel Glober Billy Goldsmith Louise Goldsmith Rosie Gorum Joe Fletcher Steve Floyd Dwayne Forrester Melissa Fowler Garion Fuller Raphael Gentry Merrily Harrison Stacy Haneburg Darren Hamilton Jeff Hybarger Robert Hurst Junior Hughs Jahromi Houghani Shay I a Johnson 144 Carla Kieffer Eddie Kidney Pattie McGirt Frannie McMahan Jimmy Larson Sue Lynn LaValley Gene Lee Doug McSpirit Kenneth Montgomery Sonya Morris Teresa Leonard Danny Littleaxe Dianne Lynn Kenneth Martin Carrie Moudy Jill Napier Cathy Nirschel Teresa Norton 145 Lorie O'dell Lela Olive Laquita Omeal Pattie Parker Tammy Parsons Jessey Payne Sandra Selmon P. S. Shawn Jeffrey Sparks Karen Reeves Suzanne Rhodes Lisa Roberson Mark Ryan Cindy Schoof Elizabeth Scott Mary Jane Seawright 146 Billy Sterrett Steve Stone Kim Swearingen Randy Templeman Mike Yates Lee York Brenda Young Bobbie Young Kristie Young 14 It's a play. Not written very well But a play, anyway. Someone's the hero Someone's the villain. It all depends on whoever's willing To take it seriously. It's a show. Not always entertaining But a show, even so. Someone's a stand-out. Someone's a stand-in. Some have their hand out. Some have their hand in. But most people need both hands free________ Be a STAR. 1S1 TERESA FELLOWS, EDITOR DAVID BENN, SPONSOR LORI REECE EDITOR STAFF: Tim Washburn, Linda Thomas, Joe Lloyd, Sheryl Little, Dean Harris, Connie Burton, Jim Stewart, Lisa Smith, Jackie Daniell, Gerald Harp, Dorris Reed, Arlene Cas- key, Lori Reece, Teresa Fel- lows. Not Pictured: Denny Brown, Kim Cox, Loretta Deal, Trudy Ellison, Carol Green, Leslie Magdalena, Donna Powell, Barbara Winfrey, Jay Cranford, Buddy Scarberry, Craig Coker. BOARD OF EDUCATION TECUMSEH PUBLIC SCHOOLS Congratulations To The Class Of '79 W. L. Strauqhan - President Jesse McCuflar - Vice President Lonnie Hurst - Clerk Darrell Coker - Member Jim Pritchard - Member Alva Melot - Superintendent SANGSTER'S SWEET SHOP Best Wishes Seniors Donuts Birthdays, Wedding Shaped Cakes Cookies Houston Wanda Sangster 598-3011 Tecumseh 121 N. Broadway SUNSET ESTATES 201 W. Walnut Tecumseh The 2ND Amendment • Guns • Police Supplies • Ammo STONES TECUMSEH DISCOUNT FOODS Phone: (405) 598-5212 101 S. 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OK. 74873 Mike Virginia Green Glynn Dinsmore Bus. Tele- 275-1104 Res. Tele - 273-4878 Comgliments Of The SPARKY'S CAR WASH 4 TECUMSEH ggjgfflk ROUNDUP a’tjjI CLUB 222 N. Braodway ' Tecumseh, OK. 74873 Shop • Boots • Hats • Levi's • Shirts -Slacks • Belts GINGHAM GIFT GALLERY When You Choose To Give The Unusual BUCK'S WESTERN WEAR 130 N. Bell Shawnee. OK. 74801 275-5l6o 105 S. Bdwy. Tecumseh Phone: 598-5014 VINITA'S CLOTHES LINE CONDON HARDWARE 1 Small Large 1 Young Ola I Sizes 8-52 Plumbinq - Paints Electrical Appliance On Broadway At Park 1 108 N. Braodway 1 598-5141 Phone - 598-2045 Tecumseh, OK. 74873 Congratulations To All THS Students And The Class Of '79 You're Tecumseh's Future Leaders TECUMSEH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RALPH'S PHARMACY Pres. - Syd Morgan Vice Pres. - Jim Webster Sec. - Dora A. Carlton See Your Doctor .. Then See Us. Family Tax Records Kept, Free! Tecumseh Square 598-3729 209 E. Walnut Tecumseh Don, Binnie, And Dana r WILCOX MOTER SUPPLY TECUMSEH CAR WASH Automotive Parts, Supplies And Equipment Machine Shop Service Tecumseh - 598-2111 120 N. Broadway 4th Maple St. Four Bays For Fast Service Soft Hot Water Super Vac Archie Eddy Parker VILLAGE REALTY Congratulations Sr. Stalking Your Future In Future Congratulations Seniors Of '79 DIVERSIFIED ABSTRACT, INC. TECUMSEH We Build Custom Energy Homes - Our Lot Or Yours UTILITY AUTHORITY 598-3724 Or 3715 Wm. Neighbors, Jr. Pres. Chairman: M.J. Madden Trustees: Dorthy Ivey. Bob Crouch, Franklin Talley, Newton Copeland Congratulations Seniors 1979 HEY ELECTRIC From RADIO COMPANY RON'S DISCOUNT PHARMACY JAN'S CHILDREN WEAR Congratulations Sr. '79 We Appreciate Your Business 111 N. Bdwy. Tecumseh 598-2812 105-107 N. Braodway Tecumseh J 'Congratulations THS Seniors' 'For The Finest In Photography' Official Yearbook Photographer For Tecumseh School 1976-7 - 8-And 79 TOM FLORA PHOTOGRAPHY W. Independence Pottenger Phone: 273-8631 Shawnee The Progressive Merchants Of Tecumseh Square Wish To Thank You For Your Patronage And Helping Make Tecumseh's Newest Shopping Complex A Tremendous Success TECUMSEHSQUftRE THE TECUMSEH SQUARE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATIONS Tecumseh Square - 'A Good Place To Shop Congratulations Seniors Of '79 THE FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK 301 N. Broadway Tecumseh 2121 598 l'lcll Nil 3iai 3JL JLHI9'll0 SPRINGTIME IN TECUMSEH STARRING YOU SPRING IS A REAWAKENING. THS comes alive with spring sports, banquets, elections and, at last, graduation. The climax of a year is just like the climax of a movie. The big moment!! We ride off into the sunset, and just like the Lone Rang- er, we keep coming back. (at left, clockwise) Tracey Bussey presents outgoing Pep Club sponsor, Susan McNabb, a plaque from the cheerleaders. Jr. Class Officers Tim Washburn and Clark Gallaher lead the sen- iors of 1979 through the arches. Doug Love receives his diploma from Board of Education president. Bill Straughan. The large group at left is the winners at the Star Conference Scholastic Meet, at which THS placed second. Only Bristow could top •em. Voted Ugly Man on Campus was Steve de Graffenreid. Darla Lane was there to support the Savage baseball team. WHAT IS SPRING without baseball? Or Tecum- seh without baseball, for that matter? Coach Rob- inson and his men continued their winning ways and proved that they are one of the best. ip track BOY'S TRACK, (front) R. Taylor, R. Austin, R, Lltt- leaxe, S. Hill, M. Rivas, R. Gentry, A. Carston, R. White, J. Hopkins, R. Rivas, C. Gallaher. (standing) D. Qualls, B. Newby, J, Weger, D. Hester, R. Talley, M. Pritchard, C, Kleffer, J. Fire, T, Tate, M. Nix, J. Morris, (not pictured: Coaches J.R. Murray and Joe Dickinson.) IN A BANNER YEAR for Track, Freshman Bobbie Botkin represented Girl's Track at the State meet. Manuel Rivas, who went to State in the 1 and 2 mile runs, was also named Outstanding Boy in Track at the annu- al All Sports Banquet. GIRL'S TRACK, (front) S. Selmon, P. McGIrt, M. Wis- dom, T. Fruit, K. Reeves, B. Botkin, (standing) Coach Dyton Coleman, T. King, B. Scott, M. Harrison, P. Chamblin, L. Harwell. Also representing THS at the State Track Meet was the Boy's 2 mile Relay Team con- sisting of Todd Tate, Steve Hill, Clark Gal- laher, and Jim Fire. Frosty Troy, editor of the Oklahoma Journal spoke of pride in Oklahoma at graduation ceremonies for the Class of '79. Co-valedictorians, Kirk Washburn and Kevin Reeves, and Salutatorlan Brenda Scott also addressed the capacity crowd. and a beautiful sadness comes over me 11 It is impossible to mention every one of the students who were given awards at the many ceremonies this Spring. The students listed represent all of us.. Everybody is a STAR. Yes, you are. Outstanding Male Athlete- David Anderson Outstandlnq Female Athlete- Peggy Robinson Gary Guin A ward- Brenda Scott Best Actor- Billy Neighbors Best Actress- Carol Green Outstanding Music Students- Mary Thornton LaDarla Crow Billy Neighbors Clyde Ruth MCDonald Student of the Year Award Billy Neighbors The Girl's Tennis Team (pic- tured at right) because they're still the best. «• • • ■ • rTrt' j- ji ■•'•' - r- • - -• - • v-. - - •' •  -• ■ • i- 75 ▼ - •« •«?