Arapaho High School - Indian Yearbook (Arapaho, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1976 volume:

3 GARLAND TUFFY HOWELL Tuffy Howell was bom in Putnam, Oklahoma. He received his education at Oklahoma State University. After graduating from college, Tuffy and his wife, Helen, moved to South Dakota . They soon returned to Oklahoma where Tuffy continued his teaching career at Vinson. In 1954 Tuffy brought his family to Arapaho. In the twenty two years that Tuffy has taught vocational agriculture at Arapa- ho, he has been much more than a teacher. He has been—and is—a counselor, sponsor, consultant and friend. It is with pride and affection that we dedicate the 1976 Arapaho Annual to Tuffy Howell. 4 Memories light the comers of my mind... 5 Smiles we gave to one another... Could it be that it was all so simple then, or has time rewritten every line? If we had the chance to do it all again— would we — could we: 10 % SENIORS LU ANN BEARBOW SAM BLACK Trust yourself before you start to trust otheis. Time waits for no one. 1976 VIDA LEE BLACKWOLF CONNIE GAMBLE The best answer to anger is silence. Death, like birth, is a secret of nature. RONNIE HEFFINGTON CHERYLE JANTZ Never plan the future by the past. 13 Let them truckere roll! SENIORS TERRI KENT Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow ye diet. FERN KOCH I S-U-R-V-I-V-E-D!! I LYNDON MCDOW STEVEN MCGOFFIN Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. Seize what you desire. 1976 CLARENCE PERSTON Mad, bad, and dangerous to know. DEBBIE REINHARD She who is not ready today will be less so tomorrow. CHRISTINE REED Love all, trust a few, do wrong to no one. LYNN HENRY SCHIMMEL Music, females and fine tobacco equal the good life. 15 SENIOR' BETH SHEPHARD To thine own self be true. Arapaho High School Announces The Graduation Of The Bicentennial Class Of 1976 Monday May 17, 1976 School Auditorium Arapaho, Oklahoma CLASS PARENTS Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Barrick Mr. and Mrs. Dean Kent 76 President—Debbie Reinhard, Vice-President—Terri Kent, Secretary-Treasure— Clarence Preston MOTTO — WE KNOW WHAT WE ARE, BUT NOT WHAT WE MAY BE COLOR — RED, WHITE, BLUE FLOWER — AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSE 17 YOU'RE TE 1976 Sen CA Professor Andrews . . Jerry Andrews . . . Bill Andrews .... Donna Andrews . . . Isabella............ Beth Robinson . . . Joe Alcott.......... Dick Mallon .... Joan Mayberry . . . Props Committee . . STUDENT DIRECTOR 1976 SENIORS HAVE A LLING ME! ior Play ST . . Clarence Preston .... Chris Reed . . . Lyndon McDow .........Terri Kent . . .Connie Gamble . . Debbie Reinhard . • Rocky Schimmel .... Jeff Barrick ..........Fern Koch . . . Cheryle Jantz LuAnn Bearbow Vida Blackwolf Roy Ballew . . . Beth Shephard FULL AND EXCITING YEAR! OUR FIRST WEEK AS GRADUATES SPIRIT OF 76 IS THEME The 1976 Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom were unforgetable. Mr. Claude Kezer was at the banquet keeping everyone laughing and sometimes snickering behind quickly grabbed napkins. The prom was held immediately after the banquet with the band Roadwork livening the evening for us. Take a look at these pictures and judge for yourself how the evening went. 22 FOR BANQUET AND PROM 23 JUNIORS Gwen Carpenter Rhonda Clayton Kenneth Dilocker Lee Jay Elder Debbie Goucher John He Ivey Sandra Howell Leona Howlingwolf Lawana Kisinger Carol Koch Guy Koch Richard Lady Kirk Miller Melanie Roll Debbie Rutherford Johnny Shephard Judy Southerland Kyle Watson Not Pictured: Rodney McKeaigg Laura Pryor (1) Richard samples the goodies at the Bicen- tennial Ice Cream Social. (2) Gee, this is fun. I wonder if I can do this the rest of the year? (3) This is what happens to cats that come into Human Physiology. 24 1. This is our cousin. Doesn't he look like the rest of us???? 2. Boy, What a re- lief. 3. And this is my Great Great Grand- father. He always put the bite on you. 4. Now go too sleep. 5. Watch this and I will put you to sleep, I HOPE??? These are all scenes from the junior class play, Boys and Ghouls Together. CLASS OF 77 1. Laura hard at work in Biology. 2. Debbie and Carol decorate for prom. 3. You caught us sneaking out with the goods. 4. Our very own bell. 5. We swear to be good American History students. 26 MOMENTS TO REMEMBER 1. Now presenting Melanie, Lawana and Guy. 2. Out at last. 3. Natural pose of Johnny with his mouth open. 4. Why do I always get stuck with this job? 5. Judy and Kenneth checking chicken dinner supplies. 27 SOPHOMORES 1. Renee and Phyllis further their education by studying the stock m arke t. 2. Allen demonstrates how to draw a circle. 3. Raymond says There's no mystry to this. 4. Leta Kay and Kira are carefully discecting their star fish. 5. Ray and Ivan admire their specimen. Sandy Bearbow Renee Booth Randy Carpenter Sandra Carr Linda Carter Raymond Clothier Kenny Daugherty Alan Howenstine Leta Kay Hughes Ronda Me Dow Ivan Me Dow Kaye Mullins Debbie Penner Hoyt Phillips Kim Preston Allen Shepherd Not Pictured: Phyllis Pryor FRESHMAN Bret Allen Brad Barrick Betty Blackwolf Pam Carpenter Randy Me Dow Pete Me Coffin John Radke Bill Rose Donna Rutherford Tony Schimmels Cindy Shindler Homer Southerland The freshman took the honor for having the smallest class in the entire school. Big surprises come in little packages though, because the freshman were really on the move. (1) We really shouldn't compare our ballots, but...... (2) Ah, the simple pleasures in life. (3) The three stooges. (4) I'm all tired out! (5) Siamese twins? 29 CLASS OF 30 The next three years will go by quickly — too quickly for some members of the Class of '79 and not quickly enough for others. 1. Junior High Valedictori- an is Pam Carpenter. 2. Mrs. Ramona Sims, class sponsor calms Pam's nerves just before the ceremony. 3. Brett Allen is the salutatorian. 4. Brett gives his speech under the class motto, Many miles from yes- terday before we reach tomorrow. Cheryl Allen Usa Beauchamp Kathy Carpenter EIGHTH 1. Lajuanasyas, I justknow thatl'm forgetting something. 2. Curtis and Billy are actually working? 3. Billy enjoys being a fisherman dur- ing Hat Day. Leslie Carter Mary Clothier Jeff Daugherty Timmy Davenport Kevin Donelson John Howlingwolf Lajuana Jones Michele Kisinger Russell Lady Gail Lee Debbie McKeaigg Kent Miller Ricky Muno Curtis Parr Susan Radke Billy Shephard Randy Watkins Danice Weems 32 SEVENTH Jeff Bearbow Donald Blackwolf Judy Carr Wayne Carr David Frazier Allan Gamble Brenda Hanks Eddie Jones Rhonda Lady Jeff McDonough Linda McKeaigg J. C. Moore Phillip Morgan Susan Muno Clendon Parkhurst Bobbie Penner Jeff Pryor Nancy Sappington Charles Shephard Terri Shepherd Doug Weber Marcus Whittington 1. Wayne Carr is busy doing his English. 2. Bmeda, Nancy and Sus- an take time out of class to read their Junior Scholastics. 3. Mar- cus sure does enjoy Eddie's help. 4. Phillip and J. C. take down the flags after a long day of school. Not Pictured: Keith O'Dell 33 RARE MOMENTS ANNUAL KING QUEEN Seniors LYNDON MCDOW and FERN KOCH were winners in the annual sales. Other candidates were Juniors—C arol Koch and Steve Black, Sophomores—Phyllis Pryor and Ivan McDow and Freshmen— Cindy Shindler and Randy McDow. Thanks to three brothers and their partners the annual sale was a success. 36 MR. MRS. AHS TERRI KENT and JEFF GARRICK are chosen by the students as royalty for 1975-76. 37 ■ BEST CITIZENS The citizenship awards are given to the best boy and girl citizen selected by the vote of the faculty. The 1976 awards went to (1) Lyndon McDow (2) Chris Reed. (3) Another citizenship award is to be selected as Boys' State representative. This year the representatives are Kirk Miller, Johnny Shepherd (alternate) and Lee Jay Elder. Some of these pictures and the pictures on page 40 were taken in the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Mullins. 38 ACADEMIC STARS 1. VALEDICTORIAN, Debbie Reinhard, plans to major in Psychology. 2. SALUTATORIAN, Christine Reed, plans to make a career in Music and Journalism. 3. The Honor Society consists of: SEATED. LEFT TO RIGHT. Leslie Carter, Kathy Carpenter, Carol Koch, Debbie Reinhard, Linda Carter. STANDING. LEFT TO RIGHT. Donna Rutherford, Nancy Sappington, Lisa Beauchamp, Laura Pryor, Lee Jay Elder, Rhonda Clayton, Pam Carpenter. OUTSTANDING STUDENTS Outstanding students are nom- inated by the faculty and voted on by the students. 1. Lyndon Mc- Dow, Senior High Boy. Lyndon's future plans are to attend South- western State University to study pre-law. 2. Terri Kent, Senior High Girl. Terri's future plans are to attend Oklahoma Christian Col- lege to study nursing. Junior High Outstanding students are selected in the same manner as the Senior High students. 3. Brad Barrick, Junior High Boy. Brad is looking at a collecti on of china dogs — not the kind that he plans to collect. Brad looks forward to high school and raising show ani- mals to win. 4. Pam Carpenter, Junior High Girl. Pam oftendreams of being a basketball coach and she loves to go skiing at the lake 40 FAVORITES Most Likely To Succeed School Clown In an open school election, these people claimed their titles. 1. Most Likely to Succeed, Terri Kent. 2. School Clown, Hoyt Phillips. 3. The Friendliest, Rhonda Clayton. 4. Biggest Flirt and Wolf, Kyle Wat- son and Kirk Mi lie r. 5. Cleverest, Alan Howenstine. Biggest Flirt and Wolf The Friendliest Cleverest 41 COUNCIL ON THE MOVE The Student Council provided the student body with alot of fun and good times this year. (l)The gang's all here. (2) Girls, what is your problem? (3) The SC presented many programs this year including these English singers. (4) The 1976 SC. BACK ROW, B. Allen, L. Carter, B. Hanks, S. McMinn, L. Snider, FRONT ROW, M. Roll, C. Reed, L. Kisinger, D. Reinhard, L. McDow, R. Clayton. (1) The All-Am e ric an boy and girl. (2) Katie, Linda, and Kim boost our school spi- rit for homecoming. (3)Wel- come to our humble abode. (4) The eighth grade went all out on 50's day. (5) Rockin' and a rollin'. 43 FFA The FFA has had a great year this year. 1. These are the people who helped make it so great. 2. This looks like an intelligent group here. These are our officers, President, Jeff Bar- rick; Reporter, Steve Black; Sec- retary, Clarence Preston; Vice- President, Lyndon McDow; Senti- nel, Kirk Miller; Treasurer, John- ny Shephard. 3. These stock shows are r e a 1 ly getting to me ! 4. Now that its apart how do you get it back together. 5. I told those boys to put it right here!! SWEETHEART E7 and BEAU The Chapter this year chose for their Sweetheart Gwen Carpenter. Gwen rhfses hogs and shows then ■at the stock shows. R a i s i ffljid playing basketball only two of her hobbies . ggter President' i Jeff Barrid M Ka her beau this ' y ii Ij«iIso is a Trog sh owe r at l .wBtOck cws . Jeff eniovs water 4-H IS WORK AND PLEASURE Senior 4-H clubs have been very active this year, and of course they couldn't go wrong with these of- ficers. 1. Senior4-Hofficers, Linda Carter, Gwen Carpenter, Kim Pres- ton. 2. Clendon Parkhurst pointing out an important thing or two. 3. If it tastes good, do it. 4. These are the people that put it all together. 5. Can't I have just one little bite. 46 JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH MUSIC 1. Junior High Chorus with their teacher, Mrs. Winstel. 2. Serious senior high music students. 3. Debbie, Sandra and Cheryle pra- tice with enthusicism. 4. Every- body open wide and sing you're little hearts out. 5. Chris, Ronda and Judy put their heads together for a song. 47 SPEECH CLUB I. The Diary of Adam and Eve was the play for this year. The caracters were: Steve Black as Adam, Chris ReedasEve, Melanie Roll as the Snake. 2. 'Well, I'm a long tall Texan! , saysJ.C. 3. Officers are: Presi- dent—Chris Reed, Secretary and Treasurer--Lawana Kisinger. 4. Members are: LEFT TO RIGHT TOP ROW— J. C. Moore, Terri Shepherd, Kathy Carpenter. SEC- OND ROW: Leslie Carter, Steve Black, Melanie Roll, Nancy Sappington, Carol Koch, Sam Black. THIRD ROW: Ronda McDow, Rhonda Clayton, Rhonda Lady, Lawana Kisinger, Chris Reed, Sponsor: Mrs. Turney, Debbie Reinhard, Brenda Hanks. BOTTOM ROW—Jeff McDonough, Doug Weber, Eddie Jones, Jeff Bearbow, and Alan Gamble. 48 JOURNALISM CAN BE FUN 1. We the people of the Journalism Class in order to form a more perfect annual use these outstanding peo- ple: SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT—Guy Koch, Rocky Schimmel, Sandra Howell, Debbie Goucher, Terri Kent, Sarah Turney—sponsor. STANDING—Connie Gamble, Rhonda Clayton, Pam Richardson, Melanie Roll, Kyle Watson, Lawana Kisinger, Gwen Carpen- ter. 2. Who's teaching who-or whom? 3. Howdy! We're just two of the members of the Journalism Class. Guess what the rest of us are like????????? ANNUAL STAFF EDITORS Sandra Howell Debbie Goucher STUDENT ADVISORS Terri Kent Guy Koch Pam Richardson Melanie Roll Rhonda Clayton MEMBERS SPONSOR Sarah C. Turney Rocky Schimmel Connie Gamble Gwen Carpenter Lawana Kisinger Kyle Watson 49 ARAPAHO INDIANS The senior high boys had a fascinating year! The crowds watched in awe as they set a record long awaited, 8-17. These pictures show only a few par- ticipant's of this amazing team! 1. Up, up and away! 2. One, two, three , cha-cha-cha! 3. I think I've got it, Coach! 4. The ball? It was here a minute ago! 5. The Mighty In- dians. LEFT TO RIGHT. FRONT ROW. Ivan McDow, Clarence Preston, Kenneth Dilocker, Lyndon McDow, JeffBarrick, Sammy Black, Steve Black, Johnny Shephard, Kenny Daugherty. BACK ROW. Glen Richardson, Allen Shepherd, Rocky Schimmel, Raymond Clothier, Coach Compton, Alan Howenstine, Kirk Miller, Richard Lady, Randy Carpenter. GOT ON THE GOOD FOOT The stunning high school basketball girls strived for the best. With their new coach, Mr. Hargis , they achieved goals needed for their high hopes for next year. 1. Still time to worry! One point ahead, their ball and three seconds to go—but of course we won! 2. Acrobatics come in handy, right girl's? 3. Oh no you don't! It's mine! , states forward Lawana. 4. Melanie to Gwen, (supposedly discussing guarding techniques) I told coach these pant's were too tight! 5. Happy faces prove something! Their record was 9-16. LEFT TO RIGHT. FRONT ROW. Sandra Howell, Lawana Kisinger, Renee Booth, Melanie Roll, Leona HowlingWolf, Linda Carter, Chris Reed, Fern Koch, Kay Mullins, Kim Preston. BACK ROW. Rhonda Clayton, Coach Hargis, Gwen Carpenter. 51 KEEP A ROLLIN', KEEP A ROLLIN! The AHS cheerleaders really had something to cheer about this year with the winning records of both boys and girls alike. (1) Lawana Kisinger, Kyle Watson and Chris Reed try to arouse enthusiasm in the pep club during the homecoming game. (2) At numerous pep rallies before the ballgames, Chris, Mel- anie, Kyle, and Lawana would put on hillar- ious skits with meaning to spark support for the upcoming game. This one is entitled, The Ugly Kitty Cat . (3) W h i 1 e the boys take a quick break the girls try to keep the spirit up. (4) The 19 76 AHS cheerleaders, (L. TO R.) Melanie Roll, Lawana Kisinger, Chris Reed, and Kyle Watson. PEP CLUB HAS SPIRIT! 1. Kenny seems to be interested in the game, aren't you Kenny? 2. Everyone is watching the game very closely but Alan H. Why aren't you watching, Alan??? The ball players got alot of support from all of the peo- ple in the school. Everyone had spirit this year. 3. The Club. Seniore receiving-athletic letters art; I .EFT TO RIGHT) Lyndon McDow- Jeff Garrick, Fern KochJt and Rocky Sehimmel. . v OUTSTANDING ATHLETES Outstanding Athletes are very active people. 1. The coaches' selection this year were: Sandra Howell, Team Spirit; Rocky Sc hi mm e 1, Baseball; Melanie Roll, Guard; Lawana Kisinger, Forward, Jeff Barrick, Basketball. 2. Lawana en- joys a ride in her good old VW. 3. Mel- anie only lacks 1,142 pages more to fin- ish. 4. Sandra, the snitch. 5. Here we have Jeff with one of his favorite objects (old blacky). 6. How about that, Beaver. 56 HOMECOMING BRINGS ROYALTY The suspense of wondering who will be Homecoming King and Queen keeps everybody buzzing until finally the announcement is made. 1. 1975-76 Homecoming King Jeff Barrick crowns the queen, Linda Carter. And in the royal court are 2. Fern Koch and Johnny Shephard and 3. Lawana Kisinger and Kenny Daugherty. VICTORY AND PARTY Speed, precision and team cooperation brought victory to both teams. 1. Leona Howlingwo 1 f demonstrates some speed. 2. The Pep Club added lots of cheer. 3. The victory dance 4. Kirk did his dance during the game. INDIANS HAVE WINNING SEASON The High School baseball team finished their winning season with a 7-6 record. Members of the baseball team are, FIRST ROW: Kirk Miller, Ro cky Schimmel, Richard Lady, Allen Shepherd, SECOND ROW: Ivan McDow, Steve Black, Lyndon McDow, Randy Carpenter, John Radke, THIRD ROW: Clarence Preston, Johnny Shepherd, Kenny Daugherty, Coach Phil Compton, Hoyt Phillips, Alan Hownstine and Jeff Barrick. 58 JUNIOR INDIANS GAIN EXPERIENCES This just was not a lucky year for the Arapaho Junior High baseball team. They finished their season with a 1-3 record. Members of the baseball team are: FIRST ROW: David Frazier, Kent Miller, Jeff Daugherty, Bret Allen, Clendon Parkhurst. SECOND ROW: Kevin Donelson, Russel Lady, John Rad- ke, Curtis Parr. THIRD ROW: Charles Shephard, John Howling- wolf, Jeff McDonough, Coach Phil Compton, Pete McGoffin, and Marcus Whittington. 59 ARAPAHO INDIANS 1. Excitement is aroused as K. Miller tries to get out of this fix while B. Barrick, number 23 tries to think of a way to help his fellow team mate out. 2. It is a very in- formal huddle, but Coach gets the point across. 3. STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Compton, Cien- do n Parkhurst, Kevin Donelson, Curtis Parr, John R a d k e , Russell Lady, Kent Miller and David Fra- zier. KNEELING: Brett Allen, Jeff Daugherty, Charles Shephard, John Howlingwolf, Jeff McDonough, Homer Southerland, Pete McGof- fin and Brad Barrick. 4. Number 14 is ahead by 3 noses while num- ber 10, J. Daugherty, is gaining fast. 5. Coach di scusses with J. Radke exactly what he wants him to do. 5 DRIVE TO FAME 1. Break time. 2. L. Carter is try- ing to teach her forward the Bump on the basketball court. 3. STAND- ING LEFT TO RIGHT: Kathy Car- pe nter, Gail Lee, Leslie Carter, Susan Radke, Lisa Beauchamp, Nancy Sappington, Pam Carpenter, Betty Bla ckwolf, Rhonda Lady, and Brenda Hanks. KNEELING: Ter- ri Shepherd, Michele Kisinger, Coach Gary Hargis, Judy Carr and Cheryl Allen. 4. Tip off time at the Ara pa ho Junior High ball game. 5. P. Carpenter and S. Radke's great minds work together for two points. WHISTLE! BOOM! 1. Gail leads the pack. 2. Terri and Brenda join in the cheer. 3. They all gottogether. LEFT TO RIGHT. Gail Lee, Terri Shepherd, Brenda Hanks, Mary Cloth- ier, Michelle Kisinger. 4. A moment of suspense. 62 1. Glen Hill, Elementary principal. 2. Phil Compton, High School principal. 3. Mr. Hill and his wife at Faculty Banquet. 4. Mr. Compton coaching baseball game. PRINCIPALS M SUPERINTENDENT AND SCHOOL BOARD 65 T E A C H E SARAH TURNEY Language Arts TUFFY HOWELL Agriculture CATHY WINSTEL Music RAMONA SIMS Learning Lab LINLE BLACOWSKY Learning Lab SHELIA BARRICK 5th Grade NORA COX 4th Grade BILLYE GRAY 2nd Grade VIRCINA PRICKETT 3rd Grade PAT COOK Kindergarden VERA BUTLER 1st Grade ROBERTA ELDER 6th Grade 67 THEY'RE THE FROSTINGS ON THE CAKE 1. Arapaho has been liberated! Do you notice that there is a woman in the picture? The bus drivers Le- ona Lee , Bill Shephard, Jim Sel- man and Glen Hill prepare to take Arapaho students home after a long hard day at school. 2. Our cooks Helen Howell, Ina Gorshing and Hazel Johnson prepare the delicious cinammon rol 1 s that they are so famous for. 3. The school book- keepers, MarilynHill and Henriet- ta Cox work diligently to make everything balance out just right. 4. Melva Southerland and Bud Mc- Clure, our school janitors, proudly admire some of their handiwork in the concession stand. 68 ELEMENTARY KINDERGARTEN The highlight of the school year for the Kindergarteners, was their first Christmas play, It took alot of hard work to present but the entire student body thoroughly enjoyed the production. Wendy Baker Clint Boss Bryan Bronkema Laura Burkhart Tonya Carpenter Cole Coulson Brent Davis Michael Frazier Julian Fuentez Kevin Gamble Monica Gibson Michelle Haggard Tony Jones Mickey Keeley Darin Kisinger Debra McAmis Michelle Neely La Donna Owens Shirley Penner Rudy Perez Stanely Ruebell Nicky Smith Kristy Swopes Not Pictured Darin Hartley FIRST Earnest Baker Cindy Bearbow Eldrid Carr Lori Clothier Tammy Davis Shawn Dewees Mark Fawver Brenda Hale Amy Hamlin James Hedgewood David Henderson Anita Howlingwolf Tracy Lighthill Debra McAmis Sonia Sawatsky Robert Schrader Tammy Waltrip Darren Watkins Mica Whittington Avery Williams As the school year passed from fall to winter to spring, the first grad- ers became better acquainted with their community and their world as their knowledge grew. SECOND The Second Grade has really had alot of fun this year. Between all of their parties and contests, they have been keeping pretty busy. Here are some of the things they have done: 1. Someday I'll go there, there and there. 2. Did someone say food? 3. Do you think they will find us guilty or not guilty? 4. Do I have to stick my gum on my nose to? Not Pictured: Joe O'Dell Wayne Case Steven Harrison Sonia Boss Melanie Carr Dulcy Coulson Gartli Coulson Lori Frazier Sonny Fuentz Stephen Haggard Penny Hanks Jeanie Keeley Toni King Leauna Lee Don Lynch Michael McNeil Rhonda Owen Dora Perez Lori Roberts Laura Watkins Gene Watson Mike White 72 THIRD The Third Grade has had a very good year. Here are a few of their activities: 1. Which one is the good, the bad, or the ugly? 2. Einstein at his best. 3. Teacher, guess what you're in for today? 4. What's happening? Jeffery Barker Tammy Bearbow Kellie Blackwolf Jerry Bone Kelly Burkhart Thunder Denton Kristi Fawver Shelly Frazier Novale Gamble Brent Hale Billy McDonough Kevin McGoffin Chad Parkhurst Glen Penner Lance River Melinda Robertson Melissa Roll Rebecca Rutherford Cheryl Sawatzky Diane Selman Rodney Watkins Gail Weber Melissa Whittington 73 Not Pictured: Rodney Ooton FOURTH Christal Allen Kerrie Blackwolf Rob Boss Le Ann Burkhart Karen Carr Paula Clothier Lori Coulson Violet Denton Kirk Ford Karen Hamilin Wesley Howlingwolf Mike Lynch Chris Me Down Stephen Penner Luis Perez Anita Watkins Ronald Watson Edith Weber Brent Wheeler 1. The 4th graders learned about the people that make up our country at theirBicentinial celebration. They shared this information with us. 2. Luis and Karen tell us about Mexi- co. 3. Okay now, everybody smile and say cheese. 4. For the swift autumn winds the 4th grade make kites. There was a varity. 5. Chris- tal and Mike help celebrate the Bi- centinial. Not Pictured: Brian Jamisom Larry Richmond 74 FIFTH Bryan Baca Brenda Beauchamp Daniel Blackwolf Danielle Blackwolf Brad Bone Terry Carpenter Darren Dotson Rhonda Howlingwolf Danny Kisinger Greg Lee Brenda McDonough Bonita Me Dow Betty Penner Toby Perkins Renpee Pelps Carla Preston Mark Roll Blake Sappington Jimmy Weber Mitchell Whittington The fifth graders' Bicentennial play saluted the different states that make up America. (1) Belles from the South were portrayed by Brenda Beauchamp and Renee Phelps. (2) The Yankees were Darrin Dotson and Terry Carpenter. (3) The fifth graders in costume the day of the play. (4) It's a m onste r holiday! 75 SIXTH The sixth graders participated whole heartedly in the Bicentennial Pro- gram that the elementary school presented on April 9, 1976. (1) 1 made the first American Flag. That was 200years ago and I sure am tired! (2) You've come a long way baby. (3) I'm a cowboy. By the way, what are you? Shelly Bailey Toni Beauchamp Lucretia Carpenter Mike Carter Kelly Coulson Younce Denton Eddie Dotson Vickie Hale Patricia Heffington Pauline Johnson Monte Kent Brad Lax Dennise Me Down Angie McGoffin Terra Parkhurst Tim Parr Jeanie Perkins Debbie Ratke Belinda Rutherford Rodney Sawatzky Dwight Shephard Mike Shindler Leland Watkins Ronnie Weems 76 JUNIOR 4-H 77 P.E. IS HOOPS AND SHOOTS Elementary P.E. has been a blast this year! The kids are doing almost everything. They play with parachutes, hoola-hoops, and play dodge ball and jumprope. They do many healthy and interesting exer- cises tostrengthen themselves. The kids always look forward to this time of play when they can let out a bit of their never-ending energy. Mr. Hargis is the teacher who gets to see them at their best—being themselves. — % 78 THE INDIANS ARE HERE The elementary basketball teams had a pow-wow of a year. The girls had a season record of 7-9. Their coach was Mr. Glen Hill. 1. When will I ever get to play! 2. The t e a m is in a huddle. 3. If only I were an inch taller! Their season ended with a record of 9-6. 4. Did someone say the ball was e le ct ri c a lly charged? 5. Eenie, meenie, minie, moe, that's my ball! Let go! 6. They'll find out what hustle means tomorrow in practice! 79 MUSIC ADDS SPICE TO LIFE Elementary music proved to be a fun time for all classes this year. The highlight of the year was the Christ - mas program entitled Santa's Work- shop, in which all the classes partici- pated. (1) The bouncing bears begin to sing. (2) We're all in our places with bright shiny faces. (3)We've got rhythm! (4) There is something a little strange about this Santa. (5) We're in the army now. ' H.T. HEFFINGTON TRUCKING SERVICE Insured Bonded Sand Gravel KING LINDSEY, INC. 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Bus. 323-2131 Res. 323-3155 BOB'S TRIM SHOP Arapaho, Oklahoma FREE ESTIMATES ALL WORK GUARANTEED 200 Choctaw, Clinton, Okla, Home 323-0222 Bus. 323-0246 201 East Franklin Weatherford Oklahoma CORK’S GULF 1324 CHOCTAW CLINTON, OKLAHOMA Tel. 323-1573 PAUL’S BARBER 120 North 9th CLINTON, OKLAHOMA Tel. 323-3688 CLINTON LUMBER COMPANY 1501 GARY FREEWAY CLINTON. OKLAHOMA K.D. KAPPEL MANAGER THE IN CROWD INC. “CLOTHING FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY” 117 WEST MAIN WEATHERFORD OKLAHOMA CLINTON SERVICE CENTER 601 CHOCTAW CLINTON. OKLAHOMA Tel. 323-51 12 CLINTON SALES TOBACCO — CANDY WHOLESALE 300 North Sixth Street Clinton, Oklahoma Tel. 323-3195 ED BERRONG INSURANCE AGENCY 215 WEST MAIN WEATHERFORD. OKLAHOMA S D DRUG NO. 1 — 504 FRISCO NO. 2 — 1422 CHOCTAW CLINTON, OKLAHOMA Hk PIZZA HUT 115 S W Main 772-2650 Weatherford Oklahoma WILSON Pontiac-Buick PINK TURTLE GIFTS Weatherford Shopping Center Weatherford, Okla. Ph. 772-2050 JACK WHEELER 102 E. Main P.O.Box 449 Weatherford, OK 73096 405-772-5521 DEFEHR IMPL. INC. 223 S. CUSTER WEATHERFORD, OKLA TEL. 772-5578 1-40 Airport Rd. 905 E. Main Weatherford, Oklahoma LOANS — INSURANCE 423 FRISCO CLINTON, OKLA. Tel. 323-3051 TAUTFEST Appliances, Carpets, and Furniture. 102 W MAIN WEATHERFORD, OKLA. ORBIT SERVING AMERICAN AND MEXICAN FOOD WEST MAIN WEATHERFORD. OKLA BUTLER COOP ‘The Business The Farmer Owns’ Wheat, Cotton, Fertilizer, Misc. Tel. 664-3445 Butler, Oklahoma BALED HAY HANDLING EQUIPMENT graves MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. HIGHWAY 183 SOUTH P.O.BOX 648 Tel. 405-323-1502 CLINTON, OKLAHOMA JOHN CORNELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY P.O. Box 186 Clinton, Oklahoma 73601 CUSTER CITY HARDWARE AND GIFT SHOP Wilmoth Underwood, Man. CUSTER, OK. 593-2929 DRISCOLL-MOSES FORD Mustang • Falcon • f-airlane • Ford Thundcrbird AL DRISCOLL DALE MOSES 661-3811 Thomas , Oklahoma HAMMON CO-OP Feed Seed Hardware CO-OP Seed Cleaned Elevator Fertilizer HAMMON, OKLAHOMA 473-2295 “For Health’s Sake Roller Skate” LEW’S ROLLER RINK Tel. 661-2746 Thomas, Oklahoma MAGILL YOU cent INSURANCE 127 WEST MAIN WEATHERFORD, OKLAHOMA Tel. 772-7101 CLINTON ICE COMPANY MIDWEST FARMERS INC. 106 Choctaw Phone 323-3080 Manufacturers of ANHY (DROUS) AMMONIA COTTON GINING GHS — DIESEL Cubed, Crushed, Blocked CLINTON, OKLA. KWOE WESTERN OKLAHOMA CERAMIC Products inc. BROADCASTING CO. The Ceramic Shop CLINTON, OK. 73601 711 Opal CLINTON, OKLA. TEL. — 323-5960 RED JOHNSON FORD HAMMON, OKLAHOMA 73630 DWAYNE JOHNSON 473-2241 CLINTON LAUNDRY CLEANERS 123 N. 4TH Clinton, Oklahoma THE T.H. ROGERS LUMBER CO. THE BUILDERS STORE TEL. 323-2841 118 S. 5TH CLINTON, OKLA. CHEROKEE TRADING POST Located 5 Miles East Of Clinton Interstate 40 — Custer Exit Tel. 323-0001 MR. AND MRS. R.L. CLARK KWEY 1590 KC Complete Local Area News, Weather, Sports ARAPAHO Ij DAIRY BOY y§ Famous For Its Ice Cream Ig , Arapaho, OK 323-4345 1 631 North 6th Street Clinton, Okla. Tel. 323-3004 Watson M Construction Company Home Building Specialists j 901 Main, Arapaho 1 Tel. 323-3372 ■ ’HONE 772-6420 @ KONXUi VICPHE ARSON'S HONDA SALES JIMMIE C. MC PH EAR SON (OWNER) SOI E. MAIN WEATHERFORD. OK 73096 EVERSMEYER, ASSOCIATES INSURANCE AND U ESTATE PLANNING CONSULTANTS 117 South Fifth Clinton, Okla. Tel. 323-4151 Q Lorenz Incorporated John Deere 204 Frisco Clinton, Okla. Tel. 323-1324 HI r [ CEIBCMIy EL Custer County Savings And Loans 109 Franklin Weatherford, Oklahoma 772-3355 HOFFMAN’S HARRIS OIL CO. Furniture And Carpets 2235 Gary Freeway Clinton, Okla. Standard Oil Jobber Don Floffman Doug Ford Tel. 323-1500 201 E. Frisco Clinton Tel. 323-0827 MAYLEN HATFIELD WELDING LIVESTOCK MUNO’S WELDING Box 284 Arapaho, Oklahoma 323-3461 Clarence Muno — Owner Tel. 323-4477 2‘ i miles N. of Town FARM BUREAU LYDIA’S INSURANCE BEAUTY SHOP Clint Wood GENERAL AGENT 719 Frisco Clinton, Oklahoma 500 N. 6th, Clinton, Okla. Tel. 323-1270 Tel. 323-0234 “Pleasing You Pleases us” WARNER FREEWAY STANDARD And Car Wash RICHARDSON’S HOUSE OF CARPET 920 Choctaw Tele. 323-9845 Clinton, Okla. Tires • Batteries • Oil • Accessories Tel. 323-1000 713 Frisco Ave. Clinton, Okla. HUB CITY AUTO PARTS 720 FRISCO CLINTON, OKLAHOMA TEL. 323-1474 DAIRY BEST HAYS AND GARY FREEWAY CLINTON, OKLA. Breasted Chicken Sandwiches Ice Cream Clinton Sporting Goods 616 FRISCO CLINTON, OKLAHOMA TEL. 323-2132 CHEROKEE MOBILE 5 Miles East Of Clinton TEL. 323-5759 Jaycee Lane Shopping Center Open Sundays Clinton, Oklahoma JSBMC 'npiau itHVKt WITH THt SPUD Of iOUHD Zfahhu fjodtina if 7 Open daily 10 a.m to 12 p.m Carry-out Service Clinton, Oklahoma 323-5484 Cabaniss Nursery Garden Supplies Two Locations To Sere You WEATHERFORD TEL. 772-2792 CLINTON TEL. 323-1211 Hank Dye Agency Insurance — Real Estate — Bonds 101 N. 13th, Clinton Tel. 323-2125 Vern Kiesau Zerita Kiesau 2500 W. Modelle Clinton, Okla. ‘FUNERAL DIRECTORS EVERYONE CAN AFFORD'’ GIBSONS Buy The Best For Less 2120 Gary Freeway Clinton, Oklahoma Tel. 323-5102 KEN’S PIZZA PARLOR Clinton, Okla. Dine In-Carry Out Spaghetti — Rigatoni Subs — Ham Cheese HARDINS FOOD CENTER Clinton, Okla. Best Meat and Produce In Clinton Tel. 323-0275 FLOWERS By Peggy 2200 Modcle Clinton. Okla. Tel. 323-2200 Jf EARMERS VC C insurance X WALTER JOYCE Sales Representative 701-A Frisco P.O.Box 1106 Bus. 323-3196 RES. 323-2136 Clinton, Oklahoma Dave M. Wechsler — Agent 2250 Modelle P.O. Box 363 Clinton, Okla. Tel. 323-2400 STATI FARM WAG-A-BAG 14th And Gary Freeway Clinton, Okla. Tel. 323-4540 SMALLEY HOME FURNISHINGS Richard, Ruth Ann, Dick 412 Frisco Clinton, Oklahoma Tel. 323-1716 ROBINSON, EDMONDS AUTOMOTIVE, INC. 123 South 4th Clinton, Oklahoma Tel. 323-0817 DANIELS DRIVE-IN A SNACKi| OR A SACKC =3lfc A 200 South 4th Clinton, Oklahoma 0� 0C, PUCKETT’S Clinton, Oklahoma |i JANNING AGENCY Aneshansley COMPLETE SERVICE Enterprises Petroleum Products Broker Insurance — Real Estate Servicing Thru — Anolico, Inc. 111 South 5th Street 220 Frisco Avenue 1 Clinton, Oklahoma Clinton, Oklahoma 1 Tel. 323-2255 Tel. 323-0565 1 LEE BOSS SADDLERY AND WESTERN WEAR BUILDERS CONCRETE L ROCK AND SAND 424 Frisco 104 Hays Tel. 323-4246 Clinton, Oklahoma Clinton, Oklahoma Tel. 323-1202 •ft Jt f ARAPAHO BOOSTERS Bill Tccl Chevrolet, Inc. Burtis Press And Office Supplies Clinton Daily Press John Donley Emma Lois — Merle Norman Fashion Two Twenty Garland's Dairy Boy Guthrie’s Jerry’s Drug and Radio Shack Kellwood Company Little Olds — Cadillac Magill Drugs Marion Davidson Ford — Mercury Marshall’s Cleaner Merrill’s Furniture OK Transfer And Storage Otasco Rayner Sewing Center — Singer Ray’s Kerr-McGee Salisbury Pharmacy Shantel Imports Simons Skeeter Body Shop Sonic In Weatherford Sweetbriar The Hutch 104 Senors