Alton High School - Comet Yearbook (Alton, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1988 volume:

• S X • - ♦ I 7 • rtjjr: . v .......- ScLo 2 au W, emone 5 we rein h out our hands VJelh Smith 1 1987 1988 WE’RE JEST Havin’ A tAST . • INDEX Theme..............................2 Index............................ 3 Faculty..........................4-9 Seniors........................10-24 Underclassmen..................25-33 Sports.........................34-38 Jr. High.......................66-82 Elementary....................83-100 Advertisements...............101-117 Awards...........................118 Sr. Activities...................119 Last Page........................120 Beard and Administration Dr. Gayle AraSmith Don Johnson Jinks Wynn Leroy Chronister Vernon Orr Virgil Simpson 4 SECRETARIES J BETIIND A H S T E A C H E R S “You can see a lot by observing” Don Barton “Endure the bad times being assured that good times will follow” Randy Benson jk k. “Too many weeds can be hazardous” Dale Combs “You never fail until you stop trying” Michelle Craig “Iiam on yhr pofium. Kevi evin Crowley “Music for every child, and every child for music” Anne Dotson “Register and vote! If you don’t vote you can’t gripe” Dee Dee Gum “Life is like a rubber ball, you’re always getting knock- ed down, but you got to bounce back” Kenneth Hall A R E 6 lie limi II d 1II knowledge spareth hes words: Even a fool when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shuteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding” prov. 17-27a, 28 J i nr Hower “The technology’s around here somewhere” Karl Huffestudler “A day’s work for a day’s pay.” Marianne Hufstedler E FOR GETTING “When someone grows, it doesn't mean someone else has to shrink Elizabeth Humpherys “May you have the insight to recognize opportunity, the courage to grasp it, and the strength to carry it out Betty Minich Marvin Vestal “The object of teaching a child is to enable him to get along without his teacher Ellen Kauffman “Tomorrow is not promised us, so let us take today and make the most of it Myrtle Little Be yourself Schell Millsap “Live as if you expect to live a hundred years, but might tomorrow Shelia Mitchner “I like grinners Doyle Pitts are going to have many op- portunities to keep your mouth shut. Take advantage of all of them Darrell Strain r “Destiny is not waited for, it is achieved. Dorthy Walton “It is alright letting yourself go as long as you can get yourself back Roger Williams “The wheel that squeaks is the one that gets the grease Alan Wilson OUR FEET OFF THE GROUND 7 dooLs, $ud £)riuers, and janitors e.k ind the Sc ceneA 8 Id us thriven, oC to t£, dirst tdow: Iden dJolmes, d)van C Ixronister, £)or L: CItroniiler, «Z)ennis Doutl� , Jgnck, Oust Warren, Roger Sell. S. con d Kow, ,d)ai'id -Stoyidill, $ich Johnson, Silt WiLap, Qt.n JU ins, a to jbecLard. Oltird $ou : ach Campbell, Jiex (jray. Greg Alford Melissa Bates Lisa Brewer Samantha Bridges OM§ If 1988 Beth Daves Ramona Deckard Cindy Donely Scott Dale Jay Doster Daniel Ficken Richie German Jennifer Gum Debora Hasting Kristi Hensley Justin Herpst 11 Myleea Hill Shana Holman Jeremy Hudson Stacy Howell Buddy Hower Paula Johnson Peggy Kuhlman David Looney Kim McClanahan Rhonda McClanahan Jill Middleton 12 Mary Oesch John Popplewell Sherry Orr Jeff Prince Randal Parrot Jarrad Reese Rachel Richardson 13 Lonnie Roberts Tony Roberts Kathy Robinett Anne Russell Ronda Shehorn Tammy Simpson Danny Sisco Nathen Sisco Patty Sisco Gerald Smith I.ajunia Smith Christina Steed Kara Thompson Melissa Trantham Steve Smith Picture Not Available Allen Tweedy (no picture) Jim Usrey Mark Walker Becky Walters Joey Wilkerson Terry Wright Anne Young 15 Class Clowns Daniel Ficken, Jill Middleton, and Greg Alford Best All Around Kim Neal and Gerald Smith Who’s Most Mischievous Kara Thompson and Travis Campbell Who Best Dressed Gerald Smith and Kristi Hensley Biggest Flirts Travis Campbell, Shana Holman Most Likely to Succeed Jay Doster, Sherry Orr CLASS OF Most Talented Richie German, Rachel Richardson Prettiest Eyes Gerald Smith, Ronda Shehorn Best Body Buddy Hower, Patty Sisco Cutest Smile Jeff Prince, Kim Neal 17 Prom King and Queen Stacy Howell Rachel Richardson Prom 21 J _ The day after CHC Bl a w Roll on “Big Mama Sometimes we sits and thinks, sometimes we just sits. Macho Man’ Ronda and her new hone' ‘Oh, Shana! You really knock me over!” Danny and his “ol’lady. enior d ave 5econ none away, one are are move ave wen addmen 25 Sandy Barton Philip Bates Rhonda Bates Christa Bell Joanie Billingsley Venita Blankenship Eric Boler Arlie Brinkley Shelly Buckner Connie Busbey Yancy Caruthers janine Case Lloyd Cook Mike Crews Cindy Cropper Kevin Dale Shannon Exum Kevin Girdley Tim Graham Sabrina Gray Jeff Hedden Kim Hensley Billy Holman Jimmy Hower Michelle Hower Sherrie Huddleston Bryan Hufstedler Robbie Hurtado Billy Johnson Libby Johnson LeAnn Joslin Bryant Kimbrough Eric King Brenda Klos Marie Kutch Pam Looney Jennifer Lucas Sandy McClanahan Pamela Metz Kevin Miller Christy Odom Steve Orr Matt O’Tvson Anthony Palmer Francis Palmer Rob Pingleton Joyce Pugh Michelle Quinn Travis Rector Jimmy Reese Patti Remmuth Becky Richardson Emily Sanders Bevin Seward Wesley Simmons Keri Sisco Rising t o Valerie Sisco Beth Smith Eric Smith Chris Smith David Stairs Dawn Stevens Lance Tyree Jimmy VanWinkle YVendy Vestal Christy Waller Bruce Williams Not Pictured: George Bates Mikel Bay Linda Kirkland John Marlow James Miller 27 SOPHOMORES . . . Counting Down Billie Blanenship Melody Bowels Jenifer Burkhead Benny Campbell Gary Cook Jeanie Crews Cheryl Daugherty Karen Eggert Sara Forester Gregg German Terry Graham Jason Hagle Brian Hargrave Charles Hayes Robin Hensley Thomas Hensley Johnny Higgins Shane Hitt Kerri Huddleston Rodney Johnson Bart Kernodle Jonathan Kimbrough Tanya Lessenden Eric Little Ronda Lvnch Patricia McIntyre 28 The Years Until 1990 Mu'31 Travis Malone Michelle Metz Donna Middleton Kelpie Middleton Linda Middleton Sabre Miller Melissa Murphy Kevin Ollar Jennifer Orr Ann Palmer Susan Palmer Sammy Presley Jody Pugh Mike Rector Tammy Reese Erin Robbins Kim Roberts John Robinett Alice Roland Cindy Shirley Melody Simpson Susan Switzer Jennifer Thomas Brad Vest Jeff Warren Kenny Whittenburg Jameda Wilkerson Martha Williams Jeffery Wright Tammy Wright 29 C iadi o 91 .. . President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Jolene Watkins Wynn Hall Melissa Williams Dawn Exum Deana Andrews Jason Andrews Kotona AraSmith Neasha Billingsley Trade Brandon Greg Bridges Chris Broadway Samuel Burkhead Michelle Campbell Stepnanie Clark Leland Cockman Krystal Collins Luke Davidson William Davidson Jennifer Deckard Branden Doster Judy Foster Kirk Glynnell Representative Novella Jett ■ re ROCKS!!! David Herold K.C. Herold Galen Hubbard Jennifer Hudson Derek Hufstedler Marty Hurtado Cindy Jackson Saundra Johnson Cristal Jones Debbie Ketsenburg Ricky Lambe Denzil I, un e Jeremy Lucas Nikki Marlow Shan Mendenhall Stacey Miller Doug Myers Kathy Neal Angie Sederburg Terryl Simpson Vance Sisco Roberta Tucker Christy Tune Billie Usrey Ronda Walker Iosi Warnes lusty Warren Angela Willard Not Pictured: William Russell David Smith John Walters Leonard Woodward Margaret Woodward Brian Squiers Not Pictured: Valerie Barton Paula Bell Chris Brown Lee Pierce Shane Roberts Don't act so i Twins? '3 z i6et i££ Stacey Howell 32 Richie German 20 Andy Benson 12 Kevin Ollar 44 2nd Row: Buddy Hower, Steven Orr, Kevin Ollar, Tony Roberts, Andy Benson, Richie German. 1st Row: Mike Crews, Stacy Howell, Jimmy Hower, Lonnie Roberts. Summersville 68-63Kosh 82-6lEminence 69-73Thayer 84-61 Winona 58-6lCaruthersville 68-72Willow Springs 53-60Liberty 54-73 Doniphan 60-5lMtn. Grove 80-69Couch 76-55Van Buren 83-82 Doniphan 65-40Couch 82-50Eminence 68-70Cabool 54-65 Liberty 80-62Ellington 58-79Van Buren 58-63Willow Springs 58-63 Winona 58-73Bakersfield 85-34Willow Springs 53-50HartviIle 66-65 Eminence 62-65Cabool 86-55South Iron 84-65l.iberty 61-62 Tony Roberts 24 Buddy Hower 30 Lonnie Roberts 50 Steven Orr 54 Mike Crews 40 38 fa. 2nd Row: Jeff Warren, Kirk Glynnell, Gregg German, Thomas Hensley, Jason Andrews, Wynn Hall. 1st Row: Branden Doster, Rusty Warren, Johnny Higgens, Jeremy Lucas. Beth Smith escorted by: Eric King 2) reams Susie Parrott Rodney Barnett Donna Middleton escorted by: Jamey Morrison Sandy McClanahan escorted by: Jimmy Hower Ann Young escorted by: Stacy Howell Tina Bridges escorted by: Jeremy Hudson Kotana Arasmith escorted by: Rusty Warren «1 s a 6 e t 6 a Front Roll: Jennifer Hudson, Kotona AraSmith, Michelle Campbell, Angie Sederburg. Back Roll: Missy Murphy, Kara Thompson, Tammy Simpson, Jody Pugh, Amanda Reed. Managers: Kristie Hensley, Sherry Orr. Date Team Score Team Score. 11-30-87 Alton 58 Cabool 45 12-04-87 Alton 68 Dora 14 12-17-87 Alton 31 Thayer 53 12-18-87 Alton 66 Kosh 33 12-21-87 Alton 60 Couch 54 01-15-88 Alton 42 Bakersfield 46 01-18-87 Alton 41 Couch 35 01-19-88 Alton 44 Thayer 58 01-23-88 Alton 36 Liberty 46 01-25-88 Alton 43 Norwood 28 01-26-88 Alton 54 Summersville 26 01-28-88 Alton 29 Doniphan 37 02-01-88 Alton 61 Summersville 32 02-05-88 Alton 51 Couch 49 02-08-88 Alton 55 Van Buren 49 02-09-88 Alton 47 Thayer 61 02-11-88 Alton 49 Liberty 42 02-15-88 Alton 47 Badersfield 46 02-18-88 Alton 71 Ellington 22 02-16-88 Alton 59 Summersville 27 02-19-88 Alton 66 Kosh 35 02-20-88 Alton 39 Thayer 50 42 Conference Champs and Conference Tournament Champs 4utcf (£ame«tta “Stoat Ottfo 4cUo t THE 5RRIT15 HLIVE!!! L Ledgerwood Pugh I o y c e Pugh Robbins Reed 87 SOFTBALL 88 Front Row, L-R: Michelle Campbell, Joyce Pugh, Kara Thompson, Tammy Simpson. 2nd Row: Erin Robbins, Josi Warnes, Sandy Barton, Kotona Ara Smith, Angela Sederburg. Back Row: Jody Pugh, Missy Murphy, Terra Ledgerwood, Amanda Reed. Thompson Murphy Coach Work! 46 87 BASEBALL 88 c r e w s Mike 1 4% rtinA Kevin H e n s 1 e y From L to R, 1st Row: Jason Andrews, Billy Usery, rusty Warren, Mike Crews, Wynn Hall. 2nd Row: Scott Dale, Buddy Hower, Jeff Warren, Jim- my Hower, Richie. 3rd Row: Thomas Hensley, Kevin Ollar, Brian Hargrave, Mark Walker, Andy Benson. Thomas a v Brian Rusty D a 1 e W a 1 k e r o n Scott Mark Keri Michelle Emily 47 L to R: Jeanie Crews, Michelle Hower, Missy Murphy, Josi Warnes, Michelle Campbell, Jennifer Hudson, Stephanie Clark, Angie Seder- burg, Joyce Pugh, Jody Pugh, Kara Thompson, Tammy Simpson, Marie Kutch, Sandy Barton, Katona Arasmith, Amanda Reed, Jennifer Orr, Terra Ledgerwood, Jennifer Burkhead, Debbie Ketsenburg. Top Row: Mgr. Wendy Vestal, Wynn Hall, Kevin Ollar, Brian Hargrave, Jay Doster, Mike Crews. 3rd Row: Thomas Hensley, Yancy Caruthers, Rusty Warren, Branden Doster. 2nd Row: Jeff Warren, Kenny Whittenburg, Johnny Higgins, Greg German, Johnathan Kimbrough. 1st Row: Richie German, Andy Benson, Buddy Hower, Jimmy Hower, Jason Andrews. Not Pictured: Stacy Howell. Lettermen Top Row: Michelle Hower, Jennifer Orr. 3rd Row: Missy Murphy, Joyce Pugh, Debbie Ketsenburg, Jeanie Crews. 2nd Row: Jennifer Burkhead, Michelle Campbell, Jody Pugh, Sandy Barton, Katona Arasmith, Angie Seterburg. 1st Row: Tammy Simpson, Kara Thomp- son, Josi Warens, Marie Kutch. Lettermen Top Rowr: Kevin Ollar, Stacy Howell, Wynn Hall. 2nd Row: Jeff Warren, Kenny Whittenburg, Johnathan Kimbrough. 1st Row- Jimmy Hower, Buddy Hower, Andy Benson, Jason Andrews, Richie German. 48 Clubs FT A FBLA Are Auto Mechanics Pep ITE Havin’ a Blast! 'A Ruto Mechanics Making the Roads a Safer Place 51 From L to R, 1st Row: Myleea Hill, Sabrina Gray, LeAnn Joslin, Eric Little, Cindy Donley, Jay Doster, Sara Forester, Jeff Wright. 52 Drama Club ... Rising to the Stars First Row: S. Palmer, J. Malone, T. Thomas, D. Hedden, M. Partin, T. Smith, J. Williams, P. Cypret. Second Row: Mrs. B. Hill (sponsor), L. Kirkland, N. Neldon, S. Buckner, J. Burkhead, J. Little, C. Andrews (7th gr. rep.), L. Smith (V. Pres.), J. Middleton (Pres.), S. McClanahan (Sec.), M. Fernow (8th gr. rep.), C. AraSmith, D. Forester, M. Piatt, D. Bates. Third Row: T. McIntyre, N. Jett, S. Calfee, E. Little, G. Cook, S. Presley, M. Hill, D. Sisco, M. Oesch, S. Holman, L. Joslin, J. Thomas, R. Richard, A. Palmer. Fourth Row: J. Popplewell, L. Middleton, K. Collins, S. Huddleston, R. Pingleton, T. Reese, K. Hud- dleston, M. Williams, R. Hensley, K. Thompson, K. Hensley, S. Forester, M. Simpson, A. Roland, W. Woods, C. Shirley. Back Row: C. Tingle, S. Nix, D. Melton, R. King, P. Sisco, E. King, B. Johnson, D. Andrews, S. Smith, J. Warrens, W. Vestal, C. Cropper, M. Quinn, S. Switzer, K. Sisco, B. Blankenship, D. Middleton. '53 Alton Comet Band Says, fflarching Band First Row, Left to Right: Terry Wright, Jared Reese, Missy Trantham, Bryan Hufstedler, Nikki Marlow, Joanie Billingsley. Leland Cock man, Marie Kutch, Buddy Hower, Greg German. Amanda Reed. Second Row: Neasha Billingsley, Jennifer Orr, Jody Pugh, Kelpie Middleton, Saundra Johnson, Deana Andrews, Michelle Campbell, Sue Calfee, Novella Jett, Sherri Hud- dleston. Joyce Pugh, Krystal Collins. Third Row: Travis Malone, Michael Rector, Rob Pingleton, Kirk Glynell, Chris Roberts, Shane Hitt, Missy Murphy, Rachel Richardson, Travis Rec- tor, Thomas Hensley. Fourth Row: Gerald Smith, Libby Johnson. Michelle Hower, Steven Orr, Kotona AraSmith, Sandy Barton, Jonathan Kimbrough. Flags, left side front to back: Sandy McClanahan, Beth Daves, Jennifer Gum, Dawn Stevens. Right Side: Erin Robbins, Sara Forester, Jennifer Hudson, Stephanie Clark. Watch Out, Here We Come Auxilary Front Row, Left to Right: Kotona AraSmith, Sandy Barton, Michelle Hower, Libby Johnson. Second Row: Beth Daves, Jennifer Gum, Dawn Stevens, Sara Forester. Third Row: Sandy McClanahan, Erin Robbins, Stephanie Clark, Jennifer Hudson. Percussion Front Row, Left to Right: Terry Wright, Jared Reese, Steven Orr, Buddy Hower, Gregg German. Second Row: Leland Cockman, Joanie Billingsley, Amanda Reed. 55 Alton Comet Choirs Are. Concert Choir First Row. I.efl to Right: K. Huddleston. J. Lucas, K. Hensley. N. Marlow. J. Warnes, B. Usery, M. Tran- tham, R. Warren. S. Miller, P. Johnson, T. Bridges, J. Kimbrough. Second Row: W. Vestal. J. Case. J. Crews, J. Reese. C. Cropper, B. Richardson. R. Lynch, K. Roberts. |. Higgins. B. Daves. E. Little, R. Hensley. Third Row: R. Richardson. |. Hudson, ). Andrews. M. Campbell, A. Russell. W. Hall, M. Hill, K. Glynall, S. Johnson, R. Johnson, A. Seederburg. Fourth Row: R. German. T. Simpson, K. Ollar, J. Warren, M. Williams, B. Vest, P. Metz. A. Benson, S. Calfee, B. Hower, M. Murphy, M. Hower. First Row, Left to Right: K. AraSmith, K. Hensley, B. Richardson, T. Bridges, C. Cropper, S. Miller, J. Warnes, P. Johnson, M. Trantham, A. Seederburg. M. Williams, D. Ketsenburg, T. Reese, J. Watkins, R. Walker, N. Marlow, L. Johnson. Second Row: D. Stevens, R. Richardson. R. Lynch, K. Roberts, K. Hud- dleston, R. Hensley, S. Johnson. W. Woods. B. Daves, M. Campbell, J. Hudson. A. Russell, S. Clark, A. Reed. Third Row: J. Crews, M. Hill, J. Case, W. Vestal, T. Simpson, M. Murphy, M. Hower, M. Williams. S. Calfee. D. Exum, K. Neal, H. Tucker, R. Bates. P. Metz. Girls Choir 56 Bursting into Song! Choir First Row. Left to Right: Rusty Warren, Missy Trantham, Stacy Miller. Johnathan Kimbrough. Second Row: Tina Bridges. Wendy Vestal. Robin Hensley. Third Row: Terry Wright. Jeanie Crews, Kevin Ollar, Janine Case. Jeff Warren, Michelle Hower, Richie German. Rhonda Lynch. 57 THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION STUDYING VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE Firs! Row, Left to Right: Dale Combs, Jamie Barton, Anthony Palmer, Thomas Hensley, Jay Hosier, Kenny Wittenburg, Shannon Exum, Mike Crews, Becky Walters. Jameda Wilkerson, Sam Presley, Don Combs. Second Row: Brandon Doster, Joanie Billingsley, Patti Reinmuth. Karen Eggert, Michelle Cook, William Davidson, Sammy Burkhead, I.uke Davidson, Tony Bettis, Angela Willard, Kevin Miller, Melinda Bates, Jenifer Gum. Bruce Williams, Chris Smith. Row Three: Lloyd Cook, Ricky Lambc, Arlie Brinkley, Wayne Hooper. Francis Palmer, Jason Hagle, Mike Rector, Johnny Higgins, Vynn Hall, Iceland Cockman, Galen Hubbard, Kevin Dale, Mark Walker, Gerald Smith, Sherry Orr, Joey Wilkerson. Back Row: Lance Tyree, Jimmy Van- Winkle, John Walters. Kevin Girdley, Vance Sisco, Shane Hitt, Keith Bird, T.J. Niles, John Baker, Bart Kernodle, Gary Cook, Eric Smith, Robbie Hurtado, Tony Roberts, Nathan Sisco, Allen Tweedy. a r n w a r m • i n 9 Front, Sophomore: Melinda Bates, Randy Parrot. Junior — Patty Reinmuth. Mark W'alker. Back: Senior — Becky Walters, Tony Roberts. 1 9 8 7 'putcvie Front, Left to Right: Trish Mclntire, Historian; Beth Smith, Vice Pres.; Peggy Kuhlman, Pres.; Shelly Buckner, Reporter, Deborah Melton, Sec. Treas.; Emily Wilburn, Parliamentarian; Melissa Warrens, Flag Dev.; Mrs. Minich, Sponsor. 2nd: Lisa Frost, Cindy Shirley, Dana Bates, Amy Usrey, Diane Hedden, Misty Blankenship. 3rd: Randy Miller, Chris Williams, Brian Blankenship. FTA Learning to T each Kara Thompson President Kristi Hensley Secretary Sherry Orr Vice President •on, Mary Uesch, Kristi Hensley. Sherry Orr, (Jlenna Miller. Sponsor Mrs. Little. Second Row: Cindy Shirley, Janine Case, Wendy Vestal, Missy Tranthani, Sandy McClanahan, Libby Johnson, Terra Ladaerwood. Sandy Barton. Paula Johnson, Jill Middleton. Tina Bridges. Third Row: Christina Steed. Front Row:_Becky Walters, Rhonda Shehorn, Patty Sisco, Shana Holman, Sabrina Gray, Kara Thomp- mcL Terra y _ - iteed, Christy Otem, Jenny Thomas, Keri Huddleston, Robin Hensley. Martha Williams. Eric Little. Anne I Rk ’ Desch Kristi Hensley. Sheriy- Orr, Glenna Miller. Sponsor Mrs. Little. Second Row: Cine .mi - Ledge rwood. Young, Rachel Richardson. Peggy Kuhlman, Lajuana Smith. Fourth Row: Michelle Quinn, Marie Kutch, Jamie Marrison, Keri Sisco. Tammy Simpson, Myleea Hill, Patty Reinmuth, David Looney. Joanie Bill- ingsley, Gerald Smith, Richie German. Kristi Hensley President Front Row. Sherry Orr, Kristi Hensley. Mary Oesch, Glenna Miller. Beth Smith. Sponsor Mrs. Milsap. Second Row: Yancy Caruthers. Lajuana Smith, Jill Middleton, Shana Holman. Patty Sisco, Eric Kin Paula Johnson. Third Row: Janine Case. Kara Thompson, Tammy Simpson, Alice Roland. Rhonda Bates. Jennifer Burkhead. Fourth Row: Wendy Vestal. Cindy Cropper. Susan Switzier. Keri Sisco. Billie Blankenship. Donna Middleton. Mary Oesch Vice President 60 Wendy Vestal Young People Against Cancer Front Row: D. Reed, M. Simpson, K. Huddleston, B. Hensley, K. Bridges, P. Johnson, S. Barton, J. Case, W. Vestal, K. Roberts, B. Bettis, Mr. Hower. 2nd Row: C. Clark, R. King, M. Dethrow, P. Miller, J. Orr, T. Wright, J. Middleton, M. Williams, D. Ketsenberg, J. Watkins, K. AraSmith, M. Hower, D. Middleton, P. McIntyre. 3rd Row: C. Cropper, M. Huckabee, S. Fessler, A. Bell, S. Dorris, K. Cheever, C. AraSmith, C. McClanahan, J. Case, J. Vestal, T. Waller, M. Whit- tenberg, M. Fernow, R. Lynch, G. Smith. 4th Row: N. Orr, B. Ledgerwood, L. Johnson, T. Jett, D. Middleton, C. Andrews, M. Parton, M. Simpson, A. Blanken- ship, J. Thomas, T. Ledgerwood, E. King. Janine Case Sandy Barton Anne Young President Lajuana Smith Vice President Science Club Reacts! Front Row: Patty Sisco, Becky Walters, Lajuana Smith, Anne Young, Jill Mid- dleton, Shana Holman. 2nd Row: Jimmy Hower, Gerald Smith, Eric King, Greg Alford, Ronda Shehom, Sue Calfee, Mrs. Humphrey. Becky Walters Secretary Jill Middleton Treasurer 61 Journalism... Putting It fill Together Editor Yearbook Co-Editor 1987 Mrs. Craig, Sponsor, Jenny Thomas, Beth Smith, Emily Sanders, Cindy Cropper, Marie Kutch, Jolene Watkins, Dawn Exum, Ramona Deckard, Anne Russell, Jameda Wilkerson, Greg Alford, Pattv Sisco, Shana Holman, Ronda Shehorn, Justin Herpst, Pam Looney. Not Pictured: Rnonda McClanahan Editor Comet Co-Editor 1988 62 Front Row. I.-R: D. Looney, E. Smith. J. Wilkerson. A. Tweedy, S. Presley. N. Sisco. B. Blankenship, S. Casey. P. Cyprei. I. Bettis, Mr. Hustedler. 2nd Row: L. Girdley, B. Usrey, G. Williams, B. Wynn, M. Fernow. B. Arnold, T. Smith, C. Johnson. D. McMahon, S. Bates, E. Robbins, H. Deckard. 3rd Row: N. Orr, B. Hensley, J. Williams, J. Smith. U. Bridges. I. Wilkerson, T. Smith, j. Barton, K. Barton, G. Smith, J. Gum, A. Roland, B. Bettis. 4th Row: .. VanVVinkle. K. Roberts. J. Bridges, W. Shields, |. VanWinkle, M. O. Tyson. K. Bird. F. Palmer. J. Barton, S. Hufstedler. C. (Mark. 63 Student Council___Leading their classes Front Row: Eric Little. Danny Sisco, Anne Young, Kristi Hensley, Becky Walters. Second Row: Janine Case, Wendy Vestal, Emily Sanders. Sponsor Mrs. Gum. Third Row: Keri Huddleston, Martha Williams, Jolene Watkins, Novella Jett. Fourth Row: Kara Thompson. Tammy Simpson, Rachel Richardson. 64 V M Left to Right, Front Row: Mike Crews, Stacey Miller, Richie German, Kristie Hensley, Kara Thompson, Tam- my Simpson, Jeff Warren, Jody Pugh, Greg Alford, Cindy Cropper, Michelle Hower, Bobby Roberts, Sue Calfee, Beth Daves, Wendy Vestal, Janine Case. Second Row: Rodney Johnson, Kent Huddleston, Bryan Hufstedler, Cheryl Daughtery, Melissa Trantham, Christy Tune, Amanda Reed, Kotona AraSmith, Kirk Glynell, Robert McGibney, Brad Johnson, Micheal Dethrow, Chris Clark, Jimmy Hower, Sandy Barton, Tera Ledgerwood. Third Row: Johnny Higgins, Joy Case, Julie Vestal, Kerri Huddleston, Pam Looney, Thomas Hensley, Daniel Reed, Jason Little, Sandy McClanahan, Brian Hargrave, Marie Kutch, Ronda Shehorn, Eric King, Beth Smith, Jill Middleton, Libby Johnson. Fourth Row: Wynn Hall, Christy Tingle, Stephanie Nix, Betsy Ledgerwood, Brian Blankenship, Susan Switzer, Michelle Quin, Patricia Mclntire, Sabr Miller, Kenny Whit- tenburg, Sherrie Huddleston, Shana Homman, Rhonda McClanahan, Ronda Lynch, Steven Orr, Kevin Ollar, Andy Benson. President Gerald Smith Vice President Greg Alford Treasurer Cindy Cropper Secretary Jody Pugh P C 1 u b 87-88 65 Jr. High Linda Orr — Science J. R. H I G “Feel good about yourself, enjoy l““l school learning, achieve great - ■ success. The worlds made up of those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who ask what happened. Nancy Cates — English “Success is not to be measured by the position one reaches but by the obstacles he overcomes.” Jane Boyer — L.D. Barry Lawson — Social Studies Vickie Good — L. D. Aide Take time to smell the roses.' Bonita Hill — Speech “Helping others is the secret of all success.” Lucille Fisher — Counselor When you know all the answers, you haven’t asked all the quustions.” 67 din � abi Brian Arnold Justin Barton Brian Bettis Julia Booker Victor Bridges Kim Cheever (Barton) Tonya Q le Danny Cornilsen Pete Cypret Mike Dethrow Steven Hasting Diane Hedden Brad Hensley Christine Herpst Mark Huckabee Cecil Dills Jason Elkins Marvin Fernow Michael Fulton Jerry Granger Ranee King Debbie McDonald Robert McGibney David McMahan Kent Huddleston Brad Johnson Calvin Johnson LaWanda Johnson Mike Johnson 68 BLASTING iMTS men seiiGGL Jake Malone Debra Melton Dallas Middleton LeeAnn Miller Pam Miller Todd Richardson Bobby Roberts Dawn Shumaker Garland Smith Shannon Smith Nicki Neldon Stephanie Nix Tina Norris Jill Orr 1 Michelle Piatt t Travis Smith Buck Smith Tammy Thomas Christi Tingle West Tyree Zeke VanWinkle Mellissa Warren Emily Wilburn Jeffery W'ilkerson George Williams Jimmy Williams Ricky Williams Tammy Wright Brian Wynn 69 SEVENTH GRADE ... Brandy Alexander Candi Andrews Cristel AraSmith Kim Barton Brian Bates Dana Bates Shane Bates Charlene Boettcher Joseph Bridges I,arry Broadway Nancy Brumbaush Tena Bushy Joy Case Shane Casey Shelia Bates Amy Bell Robin Bell Amy Bettis Joe Bettis Brian Blankenship Misty Blankenship Christy Hebrock Matthew Huckabee Sammy Huddleston Shane Hufstedler Tonya Jett Shelly Johnson Willie Johnson Sarah Fessler Donna Forester Kelli Fulton Krista Gamblin Larry Girdley Gary Gray Alvie Hastings Chris Clark Matthew Combs Sandy Comia Harley Deckard Melissa Deckard Stephanie Dorris Terry Durbin A Qtep To The Future Micah Kimbrough Durreall Lawrence Betsy I.edgerwood Jason Little Carrie McCianahan Jody McKee Benjy Mendenhall d a Genetta Middleton Randy Miller Charlotte Neldon Paula Neldon Niel Orr Chris Parkin Rodney Parrott Mary Partin Jennifer Popplewell Mike Prince Alex Ramirez Daniel Reed Jennifer Reeves Greg Richardson Kalan Roberts Angela Robinson Wesley Shields Angela Simpson Marvin Simpson James Smith Terry Smith Michelle Steed Tommy Stines Shelena Taylor Amy Usrey Lara VanWinkle Julie Vestal Tonnya Waller Michael Walker Melissa Whittenburg Christi Williams Kelli Woodruff 71 Jr. High Basketball • • • 8th Grade: Mgrs. Brian Blankenship, Marvin Roberts, Jerry Granger. Brian Arnold, Bobby Roberts, George Williams, Michael Dethrow, Brian Wynn, Zeke VanWinkle, Marvin Fer- now, Kent Huddleston, Todd Richardson, Dallas Middleton, Robert McGibney, Brad Johnson. 7th Grade: Matthew Combs, Greg Richardson, Chris Clark, Gary Gray, Matthew Huckabee, Sammy Huddleston, Daniel Reed, Neil Orr, Kalen Roberts, Marvin Roberts, Brian Blankenship. is cut cf this tVcrldSS Emily Wilburn, Lawanda Johnson, Tonia Jett, Christy Tingle, Tammy Wright, Stephanie Nix, Jennifer Orr, Sarah Fessler, Christi Williams, Pam Miller, Amy Bell, Shannon Smith, Christel Arasmith, Stephanie Dorris. Baseball is Out of Sight Front Row: Jerry Granger, Sammy Huddleston, Chris Clark, Brad Johnson, Dallas Middleton, Neil Orr, Jimmy Seley, Kent Huddleston. Back Row: Michael Dethrow, Brian Wynn, Marvin Fernow, Jeff Wilkerson, Zeke VanWinkle, Dallas Middleton, Matthew Huckabee, Brian Arnold. 76 Jr. High Softball is Far Out! Front Row: Pam Miller, Amy Bell, Christel AraSmith, Stephanie Dorris, Shannon Smith, Christi Williams. Back Row: Tammy Wright, Jill Orr, Tonya Jett, Christi Tingle, Stephanie Nix, LaWanda Johnson, Sarah Fessler, Laura VanWinkle, Emily Wilburn. Charged with Comet Spirit! Front. Robin Bell. Second Row: Renee King, Genetta Middleton, Brandy Alexander, Donna Forester. Top: Missy Whittenburg. j4 itt £ Qjc CD Row 1: Kim Barton, Micah Kimbrough, Tina Norris, Amy Bettis, Greg Richardson, Brad Johnson, Tracis Smith, Jacob Malone, Benii Mendenhall, Randy Miller, Nikki Neldon, Paula Neldon, Michelle Steed, Sandy Comia, Shelly Johnson, Mellissa Deckard. Row 2: Christal Arasmith, Candi Andrews, Brandy Alexander, Emily Wilburn, Betsy Ledgerwood, LaWnada Johnson, Brian Bettis, Mike Prince, Brad Hensley. Todd Richardson. Chris Parkins, Christy Hebrock, Melissa Warrens, Debra Melton, Debbi Hedden. Row 4: Stephanie Nix, Sarah fessler, Jennifer Reeves, Christy Tingle. Tahmmy Wright, George Williams, Brian Wynn, Michael Dethrow, Bobby Roberts, Jason Littles. Jason Elkins, Danny Cornileson, Shannon Smith, Stephanie Dorres, Jill Orr. Row 1: Brandy Alexander, Missy Whittenburg, Tonya Jett, Pam Miller, Sarah Fessler, Micah Kimbrough, Jennifer Reeves, Ranee King, Tina Norris. Row 2: Danny Coneliuson, Todd Richard- son, Donna Forester, Jill Orr, Michael Piatt, Carrie McClanahan, Daniel Reed, Jason Little. Row 3: David McMahon, Micheal Dethrow, Neil Orr, Brad Johnson, Joe Bridges, Kent Huddleston, Amy Bell, Jennifer Popplewell, Marvin Simpson. Row 4: Chris Clark, Bryan Arnold, Robert McGibney. 80 Jr. High Student Council Quiz Bowl Front Row, L-R: Neil Orr, Shannon Smith, Brad Hensley. 2nd Row: Mrs. Roland, Betsy Ledgerwood, Todd Richardson. 3rd Row: Brian Wynn, Michael Dethrow, Stephanie Nix, Brandi Alexander. Towards A Better... Front Row, L-R: Mary Partins, Mrs. Cates, Betsy Ledgerwood. Back Row: Neil Orr, Matthew Huckabee, Daniel Reed, Sammy Huddleston. Front Row, L-R: Mrs. Cates, Todd Richardson, Pete Cypret, Brian Arnold. Back Row: Michael Dethrow, George Williams, Tammy Wright. Jr. High’s Wild and Crazy Times 82 E § ementary Countdown ...654321 B jl astoff Jamie Bo .e Joseph Britt Linda Brooks Jennifer Brumbaugh Christopher Buckner Vicki Campbell Allen Cheever Jeff Christian Wesley Evens Gary Gray f Lyndal Jenkins Jake King Sara Knittel Shanna Morgan Jason Reeves Picture Not Available April Ruff Allan Simpson Nathan Tyree Dena Yoakum Mrs. Barton Eugenia Bettis Shawna Bowles Rob Clary Becky Eggert Victoria Lara Brian McGhee Zachary Parkin Jason Robbins 84 Gentry Andrews Micheal Arnold Chris Beindiek Jessie Bell Allison Bettis Alicia Brown Chris Brown Clifton Earls Eric Erickson Ayra Hall Charles Hebrock Rocky Holesapple Travis Hollis Donald Neldon Blake Reese Cindy Johnson Heather Scderburg Sherry Smith Wyhorn Woods Tina Waller Sandy Crews Jennifer Rockwell Mary Roland Chad Sisco Tracy Smith Melanie Tyrie Brendan Warner Micheal Warren Doug Winterfield 85 Fifth Grade ... Stephanie Barton Melissa Bettis Jamie Blankenship Terry Bounds Darren Break Crystal Casey Heather Charbauski Melissa Collins Randal Comia Rosalind Cornilson Chevron Cheever Chad Daughtery Kari Grooms Anna Johnson Stevven Kimbrough Kimberly King Tracy Foulks Donald Harvey Edward Levesque Randy McClanahan Ryan Miller Matthew Morris Candy Hebrock Jeremiah Hower Wesley Smith Michael Vest Rodney Warren Jamie Williams Leslie Jett Cynthia Johnson Jena Yoakum Mrs. Libby Benson Curtis Ketsenburg 86 Movin’ on Up. Tammy Middleton Travis Smith Michelle Callahan Heather Combs Jeremy Huckabee Jamie Johnston I Teresa Steed Travis Stevens Dale Mills Kelly Neal Kristen Ollar Tommy Popplewell Nathan Stinnett Benjamin Watson Joey Prince Paula Simmons Daniel Simjpson Reggie Sisco Vicky Williams Amy Wright Sonya Smith Crystal Stairs Alicia Tetreault Michael Thomas Rex Wynn Hope Young Julene Tuttle Jason Usrey Gabriel Warner David Williams Mrs. Susan Chronister Mrs. Eva Morris 87 Fourth Grade Shauna Dorris Regina Foreman Lance Lessenden Desiree Margerum Jerry McFann Travis Ryan Shannon Steed Lonnie Tillman Jennifer Williams Steven Williams Matthew Barton Chris Bates Alice Bell Travis Brawley Shelley Cheffey Jeffrey Crews LeAnn Fraley Angela Hasting 88 Exploding With Enthusiasm! Casev Alexander Bradley Bridges Mikki Bogner Dallina Break Rex Buckley Jennifer Cline Charlotte Conner Jeremy Deckard Noble Hower Jeffrey Johnson Jessica Johnson Rona Koontz Travis Richardson Amanda Stogsdill Jason Van Winkle Shawn Wilson Tina Wilson Holly Higgins Joel Lucas Jonathan McEntire Holly Nix Sue Orr Joshua Ruff Jennifer Simpson Alicia Smith Leah Taylor Stefanie Williams 89 sgjg eeeee ce L L L Chad Barton Kyle Barton Jeffery Bates Rebecca Bettis Micheal Barton Samuel Barton Traci Bogner Sherry Brooks Carl Collins Joe Davis LeAnn Benson Jonathan Blankenship Kelly Kessler Aaron Malone Joshua Miller Lloyd Miller Courtney Braswell Riclcy Bowles Jolie Newman Amanda Simpson Clifford Sisco Stacy Sisco Vanessa Callahan Heather Dohle V f [ Tonia Sisco Teria Sisco Joseph Trantham William Foster Ronald Hayes Shonna Tuttle Blaine Walls Mrs. Sarah Kernodle Lajuana Hollis Seth Huddleston Stephan Watson Sarah Wiggs Kimberly Huggins Allison Johnson Luke Boze Stacey Britt Glenda Campbell Crystal Cook Melissa Stevens Darian Walters Jon Hollis Eugene Hooper Jonathan Hufstedler Crystal Morgan Heather Warren Randy Wilson Jason Orr DeAnna Parkin Brandon Pope Riley Prince 91 Second Grade Marion Cooke Kenny Brooks Rebecca Callahan Tiffany Cline Heather Collins Justin Cook Stephanie Eli Daniel Foreman Robert Haddock Erica Hagle Jonathan Ketsenberg La Donna McClanahan Darlene Mowery Gerald Ray Tucker Johnnie Walker Sue Holman Brian Bridges Jason Bridges Phillip Bridges April Brown Roger Conner Beth Ann Crowell Jeannie Dills Jill Fraley 92 Learninq With Enthusiasm Robbie Butler Howard Frost Amanda Granger Catherine Hebrock Jaclyn Johnson Tracy Johnson {ana Koontz oe Neal Scott Orrison Darrin Tucker Shawn Tune Charles West Chad Thompson Amanda Tusher Jason W'aller Timothy Warner Erin Woods Shawn Huckabee Blaine Kimbrough Greg Rackley Brandi Richardson Christopher Shaw Ricky Stevens 93 First Grade ...!!! Denise Artfs Aaron Bell Anthony Bettis Tamara Bogner Luke Brumbaugh Amanda Cheffey Karen Crews Stephen Eli Jacob Mohnke Aaron Moore Cara Orr Tom Pointer Mrs. Sally Hill Courtney Richardson Toni Stevens David Warren David Weyland Tonya Wilcox Thomas Williams Michelle Ackerman Kerri Bettis {ennifer Bounds saac Brumbaugh Gerald Burkett Peggy Castle Bradley Conner Brandon Dozier Alice Johnson Robert Latham Patrick Ledgerwood Adam Lessenden 94 The First Step to the Top!! Mrs. Bernadette Watkins Patrick Bridges Wayne Carter Nathaniel Cheever Scott Crigler Cassandra Dotson Billy Hayes Randle Huddleston Carrie Huggins Tamara Hutson William Hutson Jennifer O’Neill Joseph Nichol Rebekah Russell Lana Tucker John Wheeler Eric Williams Crystal Wilson Donny Winterfield Eddie Young ■ S Duane Melfon Dustin Myers Loretta Palmer Amy Phipps Joshua Reese Jody Sisco 95 KINDERGARTEN: Adam Barton Joyce Buckley Jacob Deckard Samantha Dohle Erica Johnson Jeremiah Jones Angela Crews Aaron Judd April Miller Sue Ann Parrot Joshua Pope Rebecka Shelton Aaron Sisco Christopher Trantham Uel Tusher Sandra Warren Christina Watsor Thomas Wiggs Matthew Woods Jennifer Arterburn Sarah Bowen Rachel Bridges Melissa Cox David Franklin Amber Hayes Joy Hensley Polly Anna Higgins 96 Exploding with Excitement!!! Morgan Boyer Curtis Briggs Justin Brown Brenda Cox Brett Good Paul Haddock Stacy Huckabee Andrew Hufstedler Matthew Moran tillian Newmann )aniel Oesh Angela Phillips Amanda Ramirez Joshua Roberts Jeffrey Simpson, Jr. Michael Clayton Spurlock Blake Willard Cari Yancy Erik Yarber A . W.v.« £©} ® • ;v . 1 Arthur Alan Hutson Bobby Jameson Christopher Johnson Lome Joslin Stacey Miller William Osborn Jacob Reese Amanda Richardson John Sanders Christopher Sedlacek Daniel YVeyland 97 REMEDIAL TEACHERS MAKE LEARNING EASY! Bernadine Callahan Remedial Language “The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step Ralph On EMR Don Hulfstedler Remedial Math Lisa Truheart Remedial Speech Terri Honeycutt EMR Aid “You must do the things you think you can- not do.” Anne Williams Remedial Reading 98 Elementary Having a Blast! PHOTO GENIE f2tf Pevi iuHXtf SAofrpi ? CKt 7v u pe UK4.7fc . 65775 4f7-256-ZZ66 Ocmtvi: VUTITIS ‘DA'H'JZJi 1 hour processing 135 mm, 110 mm, 126 mm. 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Cheerleaders 2, 3, Capt., FTA 4, FBLA 4, MYN 2, 3, 4, Girls’ Choir 1, 3, Concert Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Most Improved in Choir 2, Who’s Who Among American High School Students 3,4, Sr. Concession Manager 4, Pep Club 2, 4 Peggy Kuhlman: Choir 1, 2, Softball 1, 2, 3, Basketball Stat. 2, 3, FTA 3, 4, FHA 2 — Par., 3 — Reporter, 4 — Pres., Y-PAC 1. 2, Cross-Country 1, 2, FBI.A 3, Beta Club 1,4, Drama Club 4, Sr. Concession Manager 4 Rhonda McClanahan: FHA 2, Art Club 2, 3,4, Journalism 4, Pep Club 4 Jill Middleton: Y-PAC 1, 2, 3,4, Drama Club 1, 2, 3,4, Science Club 3,4, FBLA 4, FTA 4 Glenna Taber Miller: Drama Club 1, 2, Band 1, Band Solo Rating 1, Trio 1 Contest State 2, Basketball 1. Beta Club 1. 2, 3. 4, FBLA 4 — Par., FTA 4. Y-PAC 1,2, Cross-Country 1 Jamey Morrison: FFA 1, 2, 3,4, FTA 4, Farm Construction 1 Award 3 Kim Neal: Girls’ Choir Pres. 1, Concert Choir 1, 2, 3, Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Beta Sec. 3, 4, FTA 4, Homecoming Attendant 3, District Music contest Honor Ratings 1 2,1, 2, 3, State Music Contest Rating 2,1, Honor Roll 1, 2, 3,4, American History Award 1, Biology Award 2, Chemistry Grand Prize 3 Freddie Neldon: FFA 2, 3,4, Art Club 2 Mary Oesch: Beta Club 1, 3 Par. 3, Pres. 4, Class Vice Pres. 4, FBLA Vice Pres. 4, FTA Treas. 4, Drama Club 4, Journalism 2, Choir 1, Homecoming Can- didate 4, Speech Sci. Fair 3, Invited to Attend Presidential Pre College Program at SMSU 1987 Sherry Orr: Band 1, 2, Basketball 1, 3, 4 — Scorebook, Softball 1, 2, 3. 4 — Scorebook, Cross-Country 1, 3. 4 — Stat., FTA 3, 4, — Vice Pres., FBLA 3, 4, Treas. Sec., FFA 4, Beta Club 2, 3,4 — Par., Class Treas. 1, 2, 3, Y-PAC 1, AWARDS: Adv. Drafting, Clothing, Typing, Girl Scout Silver Gold Award Rachel Richardson: Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 4, Jazz Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls’ Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, FTA 3. 4, Beta Club 3, 4, Class Sec. 1, 2, Student Council 3, Class Pres. 4, Band Queen Candidate 2, 4, Jr. Homecoming Attendant 3, Choir Pres. 4, Choir Bookkeeper 3, Sophomore Pilgrimage Award 2, Hugh O’Brian Foundation Award 2 Anne Russell: Journalism 4, Girls’ Choir 1, 2, 3,4, Concert Choir 4, Beta Club 2, FBLA 3, Girls’ Choir Soprano Award 2, 3, 4 Samantha Bridges: Drama Club 1, Y-PAC 2, Auto Mech 3,4 Sue Calfee: Concert Choir 1, 2, 3,4, Girls’ Choir 1, 2, 3,4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Drama Club 4, Science Club 4. Beta Club 1, Y-PAC 2, Cross-Country 1 Beth Daves: Concert Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls’ Choir 1, Sec., 2 Pres., 3,4, Band 1, 2, 3,4, Drama Club 1, 2, Cheerleader 4, Y-PAC 2, FTA 3, FBLA Toga Queen 4 Cindy Donley: Drama Club 1, 2, 3, Band 1, Beta Club 4, Quiz Bowl 1, 2, 3,4, Newspaper Staff 2, Yearbook Staff 2, AWARDS: American History 1, Algebra 1, 3, Introduction to Acting 1, French 2, 3, English 2, 3, Biology 2, Chemistry 3, American Problems 3, First Place in Interscholastic English Grammar 3 Richie German: Basketball 1,2, 3,4, Baseball 1,2, 3, 4, Cross-Country 1, 2, 3, 4, FTA 3,4, Show Choir 3,4, Concert Choir 3, 4, Y-PAC 1,2. FBLA 3 Kristi Hensley: Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Y-PAC 1, 2, FBLA 3, 4, FTA 3, 4, Drama Club 4, Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Concert Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Show Choir 1, 2, Band 1, Basketball Stat. OER 2, 3, 4, Green Book 1 Justin Herpst: Band 1, 2, 3, Jazz Band 1, 2, Y-PAC 1, 2, Industrial Arts Club 1, 2, 3,4, Pep Club 1, FFA 1. FTA 4, FBLA 3, Journalism 4, Auto Mech. 3,4 Mylcea Hill: Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Choir Rep. 3, 4, Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Beta Club Quiz Bowl 3, 4, FTA 3, 4, Quiz Bowl Team 1, 2, 3, 4, Capt. 2, Drama Club 4, Newspaper Staff 2, 3, Editor 3, Yearbook Staff 2, 3, Editor 3, Radio Team 3. Softball 1, 2, 3. Basketball 1, 3, Class Vice Pres. 1, Student Council Rep. 2, 3, Class Treasurer 4, Y-PAC 1, Band 1, Missouri Scholar's Academy 1986, AW'ARDS: English 1, Algebra 1, American History 1, Physical Science 1, English Certificate 2, Biology Certificate 2, SMSU Government Award 2, Creative Writing 3, Best Pitcher 2, 3 Shana Holman: Band 1, 2, Jazz Band 1, 2, 3, Journalism 4, Yearbook staff 4, Newspaper staff 4, Drama Club 4, Science Club 3, 4, Parliamentarian 4, FTA 2, J, 4, I-PAL. 1, 3, rBLA 3, 4, Pep Club 1, 4 Stacy Howell: Basketball 1, 2,3,4, Cross-Country 1, 2, 3,4, Y-PAC 1, Youth for Christ 1, Baseball 2 Buddy Hower: Vo-Ag 1, 2, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3,4, Cross-Country 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Concert Choir 4, Y-PAC 1 Peggy Kuhlman: Choir 1, 2, Softball 1, 2, 3, Basketball Stat. 2, 3, FTA 3, 4, FHA 2 — Par., 3 — Reporter, 4 — Pres., Y-PAC 1, 2, Cross-Country 1, 2. FBLA 3, Beta Club 1,4, Drama'Club 4, Sr. Concession Manager 4 Rhonda McClanahan: FHA 2, Art Club 2, 3,4, Journalism 4, Pep Club 4 Jill Middleton: Y-PAC 1, 2, 3, 4, Drama Club 1, 2,3,4, Science Club 3,4, FBLA 4, FTA 4 118 Glenna Tabor Miller: Drama Club 1, 2, Band 1, Band Solo Rating 1, Trio 1 Contest State 2, Basketball 1, Beta Club 1, 2, 3,4, FBLA 4 — Par., FTA 4, Y-PAC 1, 2, Cross-Country 1 Jamey Morrison: FFA 1, 2,3,4, FTA 4, Farm Construction 1 Award 3 Kim Neal: Girls’ Choir Pres. 1, Concert Choir 1, 2, 3, Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Beat Sec. 3, 4, FTA 4, Homecoming Attendant 3, District Music Contest Honor Ratings 1 2 1, 2, 3, State Music Contest Rating 2 1, Honor Roll 1, 2,3,4, American History Award 1, Biology Award 2, Chemistry Grand Prize 3 Freddie Neldon: FFA 2, 3,4, Art Club 2 Mary Oesch: Beta Club 1, 2 Par. 3, Pres. 4, Class Vice Pres. 4, FBLA Vice Pres. 4, FTA Treas. 4, Drama Club 4, Journalism 2, Choir 1, Homecoming Can- didate 4, Speech Sci. Fair 3, Invited to attend Presidential Pre College Program at SMSU 1987 Sherry Orr: Band 1, 2, Basketball 1, 3, 4 — scorebook, Softball 1, 2, 3, 4 — scorebook, Cross-Country 1, 3, 4 — Stat., FTA 3, 4 — Vice Pres., FBLA 3, 4, Treas. Sec., FFA 4, Beta Club 2, 3,4 — Par., Class Treas. 1, 2, 3, Y-PAC 1, AWARDS: Adv. Drafting, Clothing, Typing, Girl Scout Silver Gold Award Rachel Richardson: Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 4, Jazz Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls’ Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, FTA 3, 4, Beta Club 3, 4, Class Sec. 1, 2, Student Council 3, Class Pres. 4, Band Queen Candidate 2, 4, Jr. Homecoming Attendant 3, Choir Pres. 4, Choir Bookkeeper 3, Sophomore Pilgrimage Award 2, Hugh O’Brian Foundation Award 2 Anne Russell: Journalism 4, Girls' Choir 1, 2, 3,4, Concert Choir 4, Beta Club 2, FBLA 3, Girls' Choir Soprano Award 2, 3,4 Ronda Shehorn: Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4, Capt. 3, 4, Cheerleader Award 3, Band 1, 2, Flag Aux. 1, 2, Choir 1, Drama Club 1, 2, 3, Pep Club 1,4, Beta Club 1, Journalism 4, Newspaper Staff 4, Yearbook staff 4, FBLA 3, FTA 3, 4, Student Council Rep. 1, Y-PAC 1, 2, 3, Science Club 3 — Vice Pres. 4, Who’s Who Among American High School Students 3,4, Youth for Christ 1 Tammy Simpson: Beta Club 1, 2, FBLA 3, 4, FTA 3, 4, Student Council 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3,4, Softball 1, 2, 3,4, Cross-Country 1, 2, 3,4, Concert Choir 1, 2, 3,4, Show Choir 1, 2 Danny Sisco: Beta club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas. 3, Student Council 3, 4, Treas. 3, 4, Y-PAC 1, 2, 3, Choir 1, 2, 3, FBLA 3, Band 1, Drama Club 3, 4, Quiz Bowl (B Team) 2, (A Team) 3, Beta Quiz Bowl 3, Drafting Award 1 Patty Sisco: FTA 3, 4, FflLA 3, 4, Y-PAC 1, 2, 3, Youth for Christ 1, Pep Club 1, 4, Band 2, Homecoming 1, 4, Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Science Club 3, 4, Drama Club Sec. 3, Girls' Basketball Stats. 3, Journalism 3,4, Science Club Treas. Gerald Smith: FFA 2, 3,4, Y-PAC 1,4, FBLA 3, FTA 4, Band 1,2, 3,4, Science Club 3,4 Lajunia Smith: FFA 1, Majorette 1, 3, Y-PAC 1, 2, 3, Girls’ Choir 1, Science Club 3, Vice Pres. 4, Drama Club 3, Vice Pres. 4, FBLA 4, FTA 4, Concession Manager 4 Christina Steed: Band 1,2,3, FTA 4, Perfect Attendance Award 1,2, Band Award 2,3 Kara Thompson: Beta Club 1, 2, Y-PAC 1, FBLA 3, 4, FTA 3, 4, Pres. 4, Drama Club 4, Student Council 1 — Reporter, 2 — Pres., 3 — Reporter, 4 Rep. Basketball 1, 2, 3,4, Softball 1,2, 3,4, Cross-Country 1, 2, 3,4, Concert Choir 3,4, Show Choir 1, 2, Band 1,4 Melissa Trantham: Cheerleader 1, 2, 3,4, Co. Capt, 4 Band 1, 2 4, Flag Aux. 2, Concert Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Show Choir 1, 2, 3,4 Allen Tweedy: FFA 1, 2, 3,4, ITE 2, 3,4, Art Club 3 Mark Walker: Baseball 2, 3,4, FFA 1,2, 3,4, Drama Club 3, Forestry Award 3, Farm Construction 1 Award 3, Voc. Eng. Award 3, P.E. Award 1, 2 Becky Walters: Band 1, 2, Jazz Band 2, 3, 4, Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Science Club Sec. 3, 4, FTA 4, FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, FFA Sec. 3, Treas. 4, Drama Club 1, Student Council Sec. 4 Terry Wright: Show Choir 4, Band 1, 2, 3,4, FFA 1 Anne Young: Choir 1, 2, Beta Club 3, 4, Tres. 4, Quiz Bowl 2, FTA 3, 4, Drama Club 2, Girls Basketball Stats. 2, 3, Student Council Sec. 2, 3, Pres. 4, Y- PAC1,2, Jazz Band 1,2, 3,4, FBLA 3, Science Club Pres. 3,4. Travis Campbell: FFA 4, Basketball Manager 2, Auto Mechanics 2 David Looney: Industrial Arts Club 1, 3,4, FTA 4 119 The Comet Yearbook Staff appreciates all the support received by our sponsors. STAY LOR