Altus Senior High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Altus, OK)

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'M . ..,. .rt V,.. no fig ., .- -3 Q 1 Goofg Concociions Not Just For Children Dress up wasn't just for children. At least for one week out of the school year, students joined in the fun. Mom's high heels and Dad's outdated clothes were all the rage, whether it was for a nerd outfit, Army Day, a Sixties costume, or some other goofy concoction. Sharla Kendrix said that she went through her grandma's closet for her costumes. Melissa Jeffries said, Spirit Week is exciting to dress up - only because you can be yourselff' Everyone was a part of the fun in their fanciest clothing or wildest outfit. Who could forget Matt Muller as Hitler or Luis Duncan as a war protester? Remember Kim Willis as the ace pilot who couldn't get off the ground? Or Karen Smades, the jester who waved the cane? Or the one who caught everyone's attention, the drill sergeant, Eneth Hancock? An original touch for Sixties Day was the senior protests before school. Stu- dents marched around the building, waved protest signs, and chanted make love, not war, all in good fun remem- bering a time when their fathers might have protested for real. Mary Ortega said, I felt our protest march around the school was fun. lt really helped get us all into the spirit. Instead of using brushes and paint, students grabbed a bottle of white shoe polish. Bobbie and Tammy Higgins watch for people as Melissa Case puts a final touch on an unsuspecting person's car. Spirit was on the rise during Blue and White Day. Mr. Roy Lamar took the winners' names before Karen Smades could crack another joke about sophomore Wesley Smith after taking first place in the competition. Student Life

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Sixties Day produced many flower children in- cluding Elizabeth Lowell as she gave the victory sign to the judges when she won first place, Hall decorations were a major competition between classes. Sophomores Kenneth Hawkins, Chip Hol- land, and Roben Pierce help decorate the soph- omore hall by hanging balloons. I ,,..- ul ff I r'-fm' j A ',,.. W. 4 , diff Everyone got into the act by dressing up on Sixties Day. Mr. Ron Babione, Ray Bostic and Sean Heath proved that classes continued as usual during Spirit Week amid the wild costumes. Ready for the judges, final decision were Eneth Hancock as a drill sergeant, Kevin English in cam- ouflage, and John Henry Thomas who was ready for the enemy with his Japanese headband. Student Life

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Tammy Stepped Forward Homecoming is a special time for eve- ryone. Among the competition for Spirit Week, there is a big decision for the student body to make. Who will be the senior girl chosen for Homecoming Queen to represent the school? Most stu- dents look for a girl who was active in school activities, had good grades, and was a nice and caring person. The three candidates Tammy Packard, Michelle Willis, and Kerrie Brinkman, all lit this difficult mold. These girls had a frightening task ahead of them. They stood in front of the entire student body and gave a speech over what Altus High School meant to them. Tammy told the audience how much she loved Altus and the high school and told of how shc would remain here even though her family was moving. Kerrie Cold weather forces the candidates to watch the game wrapped with a quilt as they wait for halftime and the crowning ceremony. 12 Homecoming A Night To Remember sang a popular song rewording it with her own feelings about high school. Michelle recited the poem UA Dream Deferredi, and gave her appreciation to the school that her dreams had not been deferred. That night the candidates were intro- duced again - this time on the football field. Everyone nervously waited. Then the announcer said Hand the 1987-88 Homecoming Queen is . . . Tammy Pack- ardln A tearful Tammy stepped forward to be crowned by cheerleader Kim Willis. When asked about how she felt on being chosen Queen, Tammy said, It was a great thrill. I want to thank the student body for making this year memorable and special. l will never forget itf, All in all, everyone would agree Homecoming was a night to remember. Following a long day of Homecoming activities, Kerrie Brinkman and Craig Niblett smile for the well-wishers crowding the field after the ceremony.