Archer City High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Archer City, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1969 volume:

Sw • . . . - • -iirprcrr The roads of the world be countless and most of the roads be tried. You tread on the heels of many, till you come where the ways divide; One road has been followed by many while the other has seldom been trod; Fear not to follow the Lone Road, if guided by the hand of God. The 68- 69 school term brought ACHS stu- dents into a time of a new circle drive, a new cafe- torium, a new gym, a new vocational agricul- ture building, and a new band hall. These facili- ties , all completed as a result of the construction program here at ACHS, gave students a long- awaited tool which will help them walk down their road to the future. . . as a Each year the classes choose two candidates to represent them during the annual Ranch Week festivities. Acting as senior nomi- nees were Susie Wallace and Jerry McWhorter. Junior candidates were Kerry O'Keefe and Chuck Jackson, while the sophomores chose Eddie Hamm and Glenda Froman. Wendell Hamm and Nancy Gage represented the freshmen. Selected by the faculty as best dressed cowboy and cowgirl were Sandra Triplett and Cal Gaulden. . . . as a cowboy and cowgirl Raising money ... having dinners ... and trying to earn money for a senior trip, keep the students at ACHS busy during Ranch Week. Af- ter the annual workday, most feel as if they've put in a full day. The seniors won the contest with $924.32, and crowned Susie Wallace and Jerry McWhorter as their king and queen. RANCH-O-WEEN SQUARE DANCE 10 . . . as an athlete The first annual All-Sports Banquet was held to honor all athletes, managers, and cheer- leaders of Archer City High School. Don Wal- drip, superintendent of the Wichita Falls school district, was guest speaker. Various honors were bestowed upon ACHS athletes: Earl Schlabs, all-district football, all-state honor- able mention football, most valuable back; Jimmy Sheppard, all-district football, most valuable lineman; Kerry Bowen, most valuable player. Others honored: Barbara Wylie, all- district girls basketball, best academic athlete; Debbie Carter, all-district girls basketball; Allen Campbell, Ricky Cheves, and Danny Horany all-district honorable mention football. affir . . . as a celebrity Isle of the Golden Dreams ... hula dancers ... farewell speeches ... formal attire ... and an evening of dancing set the mood for the 1969 Jr.-Sr. Banquet. Carol Groves, mistress of ceremonies, in- troduced Eddie Trigg who gave the Junior's welcome. Jerry McWhorter followed with Mahalo or Senior thanks. Mindy Rodgers read the will while Sandra Triplett read the prophecy. Giving the farewell address, or Aloha, was Debie Martin. 16 E Approving school policy ... completing the plans for renovation ... and making ACHS a better school and a place we can be proud of, keep Board members working long and hard. MEMBERS SEATED: S. A. Fre- nch, vice president; Joe Stults, secretary; A. O. Campbell, president; A. J. Morris. STANDING MEM- BERS: Dr. Archie Andrews; Dr. R. D. Schlomach; Tim McPherson, superintendent; Bill Abernathy. 8 Administrators Help Pave Rough Road to Success Teachers Guide Students on Road to Higher Education MRS. HELE FALL Spanish, World History , , t Librarian NHS sponsor EDDIE MORRIS Drivers' Ed. Civics Asst. Football Coach BOBBY RAY Civics, World History Boys' Basketball Coach MRS. COLLEEN WOOD English I, II TOBY WOOD American History Athletic Director Football Coach 20 MRS. LINDA GRAY General Science Chemistry Junior Spon- JUDD GRAY Algebra I,II Geometry Trigonometry Senior Spon- 21 Teachers Present Varied Studies to Students MRS. NELL BARTON Commercial Dept. Journalism Cat’s Claw spon- Annual sponsor MR. LARRY BLASSINGAME Band Speech MR. GERALD HAILE Vocational Agriculture FFA sponsor MRS. JOYCE HORNA DY Home Eco- nomics FHA sponsor Freshman spon- sor COACH FRED McCOWN Industrial Arts Girls’ Basketball Junior sponsor Junior High Teachers NEIL HENDERSON History MRS. GENE PATTERSON Reading, En- glish MRS. JAMES TRENT Reading, En- glish MIKE WOOD History, Math Maintenance Crew and Cafeteria Ladies Keep School Operating Efficiently 23 Mr. Canada, Mr. Champion, Mr. Shawver, Mr. Ensey Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Quisenberry, Mrs. Barrells, Mrs. Muerer, Mrs. Ensey Grade School Teachers A h O 0 ‘ Jk FIRST MRS. GORDON ELMORE MRS. REX OWEN SECOND MRS. EDITH COLVILLE MRS. DOROTHY SMITSON THIRD MISS FRANCES DUREN MRS. TROY WELLS FOURTH MRS. HARRY GARDINER MRS. A. C. WALLACE FIFTH MRS. D. A. BROTHERS MISS CHLOE BYERS 24 Senior Class Officers JERRY MCWHORTER.....................................President RANDY KING.................................... Vice-President JUDY RODERICK.......................................Secretary DEBBIE MEEK........................................ Treasurer 2b Top Grads Academically Recognized After four hard years of of work, these five students have earned the honor of being at the top of their class scholastically. With an average of 95.3, Jerry Mc- Whorter earned the position of Vale- dictorian. Barbara Wylie received the Saluta- torian award by making an average of 93.7. LINDA SCHAEFER 88.81 PETRA ROBINSON 88.12 REX RIDENOUR 87.85 Buster Abercrombie Richard Bracey Deborah Dorris Cal Gaulden Scottie Goforth Danny Horany ’69ers Rejoice Arrival of Rings 29 Shorthand ... Shop ... Homemaking help to prepare seniors for the future. Qeniors Make the 9cene 30 Judy Roderick Mindy Rodgers Linda Schaefer Earl Schlabs Homer Smitson Sandra Triplett 31 Senior Activities BUSTER ABERCROMBIE RICHARD BRACEY - FFA DALE COLEMAN - Rodeo Club DEBORAH DORRIS - FHA 4; Annual 1; Cat's Claw 1; Library 2; Pep Squad 2; Rodeo Club 1; Basketball 1; Junior and Senior play; Who's Who - Library '69. CAL GAULDEN - Band 3 1 2, offi- cer 3, Stage Band 2; Student Coun- cil 2, president 1; FFA, president; 4-H 4, Rodeo Club 3, president 2; Junior play; One-Act play 1; Ranch Week candidate; Basketball 2; Ten- nis 2; Who's Who - Voc. Ag. '69. SCOTTIE GOFORTH - Senior class favorite, Junior play. DANNY HORANY - Student Council 3, president; Spanish 2, officer 2, El Senor; A Club 4; Football 4, captain, honorable mention All- Dist.; Track 3; Class officer; Class favorite; Junior and Senior play; Best All Around '69. RANDY KING - Band 4, officer. Stage Band 3; Student Council; Annual; Spanish 2, officer; FFA, officer; Class officer; Junior and Senior play, Senior play Oscar ; Best Groomed 69. LYNN LEWIS - FFA, officer; 4-H 4; Rodeo 3; Football manager 2; Ranch Week candidate 2. JERRY MCWHORTER - Band 3 1 2, officer 3, Stage Band 3; NHS 3, president; Student Council 4; Annu- al 1; Spanish 2, officer; Class presi- dent 4; Academic award 4; Who's Who - scholarship '66, English '69; Junior play; Citizen of Month 2; Ranch Week King '69; Friendliest '69; Best Groomed '68; Basketball cheerleader; UIL - science 3, ready writing 3, spelling, poetry interpretation. DEBBIE MEEK - FHA 2; Annual 1; Cat's Claw 1; Class officer, Junior class favorite; Junior and Senior lay; Betty Crocker award; Basket- all cheerleader 2; Homecoming Queen '68; Friendliest '69; Who's Who - Commercial '69; UIL - typing '68, shorthand '69, poetry interpretation '69. SHARON PETIT - Band 4, officer 3, Majorette 3; FHA 4; Cat's Claw 2; Spanish 2; 4-H 4, officer; Junior and Senior play; Basketball 4; Volleyball 2; Tennis 3. REX RIDENOUR - A Club 4, Foot- ball 3; Basketball 4; Volleyball 2; Tennis 3; Junior and Senior play; Who's Who - science '69; UIL - science. PETRA ROBISON - Band 4, officer 2, Stage Band; FHA 4, officer. Girl of Month; NHS 3; Cat's Claw; Library; Spanish 2; Rodeo; Class officer; Senior play; Ranch Week candidate; Basketball 2. JUDY RODERICK - FHA 2; Annual 2, Cat's Claw 1; Spanish; Pep Squad; Class officer 2; Basketball manager 3; '69 Crisco award; Who's Who - Homemaking '69. MINDY RODGERS - Band 4, officer 2, Stage Band, Majorette 2; FHA; Cat's Claw; Spanish; Class officer; Junior and Senior play; Basketball 4, captain. All-tournament, All- District Honorable Mention; UIL - typing. LINDA SCHAEFER - FHA 3; NHS 2; Annual; Cat's Claw 2; Library 2; Pep Squad; UIL - Shorthand. EARL SCHLABS - FHA Beau; Student Council; Cat's Claw; 4-H 2; Class officer 1; Class favorite 2; Junior and Senior play, Junior play Oscar ; Who's Who - Boy Athlet- ics '69; Citizen of Month '69; Bas- ketball 4, captain; Football 4, captain, All-District 2, All-State honorable mention, Outstanding back; Track - regional contestant 2; Mr. ACHS '69. HOMER SMITSON - Band 2 1 2, Stage Band 2; Spanish 2; Youth Center; Football 2; A Club; Junior and Senior play, Junior play Oscar ; UIL - prose reading, One-Act play, All-District OAP cast; Track. SANDY TRIPLETT - Band; FHA 3; Spanish 2; Football cheerleader 2, Head cheerleader; Basketball cheerleader 1; Junior and Senior play. Senior play Oscar ; Ranch Week Best-Dressed Cowgirl; Home- coming Nominee '67; School Beauty '69; Sterling Silver award '69; Basketball 2. SUSIE WALLACE - Band; Annual 2; Cat's Claw 1; Spanish 2, La Senorita; Senior class favorite; Ranch Week Queen; Homecoming Nominee '69; Basketball 3; Volley- ball. JOHN WRIGHT - A Club 2; Foot- ball 2; Track 2; Senior play; Mr. Irrestible, '69. BARBARA WYLIE - FHA; NHS 3, officer; Student Council 3; Annual 2, Editor '68; Cat's Claw; Spanish 2; Academic award 4; Who's Who - English '68 Spanish '69, Girls Athletics '68 - '69; Junior play; Citizen of Month '69; DAR; Girl's State; Homecoming Nominee '67; Football Queen '67; Basketball 4, captain 2, All-District 2, Academ- ic Athlete, West Texas Chamber of Commerce Team '69; Football cheerleader 4, Head cheerleader 1; Class favorite; West Texas Scho- lastic Award '69; Miss ACHS '69. Curfain Rises for '69 Seniors Professor I. Q. Allen- Mrs. Allen- - - - — Z. Templeton Barr- - Snatch Bazonie------ Biff Terry--------- Davey Brewer-------- Hiram Hummel------- Lillian Brewer----- Betty Ann Mason---- Imogene Gene------- Kate Cole---------- Sadie James-------- - - Randy King - -Sharon Petit Homer Smitson Danny Horany ■ - John Wright ■ - Rex Ridenour • - Earl Schlabs - Mindy Rodgers - Petra Robison Sandra Triplett -Deborah Dorris Debbie Meek The Absent Minded Professor by L. Verne Slout was presented by the Seniors of '69 on March 28. Randy King was named Best Actor and Sandra Triplett was given the title Best Supporting Actress. Sponsors for the play were Mrs. Helen Fall and Mr. Larry Blassin- game. Four Years of Work Equal Washington D.C. for- '69ers on the steps of the Excitement swells before departure. around Washington. Seniors leisurely relax in the White House. 35 They Were Great — They Were Fine Senior Class of Sixty-Nine 37 Junior Class Officers MIKE MORRIS................................................President EDDIE TRIGG —------------ - — — - Vice-President VICKI SMALL................................................Secretary DEBIE MARTIN---------------------------■.------------------Treasurer Loyd Adams Ricky Cheves Harola Adkins Becky Crow Viola Byrd Jim Bob Crowley Allen Campbell Debbie Carter Preston Crutcher Linda Downing Industrious Jrs Delve Into Various Projects Making pinatas ... measuring compounds ... and building in shop help juniors to express themselves in various projects. 39 40 Senior '70 Participate in All Phases of School Life Killing time by signing annuals ... posing for the camera . .. and hunting for combs and mirrors make picture taking time around ACHS a big event. William Fletcher Wayne Frerich Beverly Fuller Mark Fullerton Larry Gillespie Carol Groves Donna Hill Theresa Knox Chuck Jackson Carolyn Loftis Janis Luig Debie Martin Theresa Matlock David McDaniel Jeff McPherson LaNell Mobley Mike Morris Gary Murphy 41 Kathy Patterson Richard Shelley Jimmy Sheppard Vicki Small Donna Teichman Eddie Trigg Joyce Veith Freddy Walsh Richard Wingo Eddie Wright 42 Jr.'s Relive 1920 s Cheaper by the Dozen, by Frank Gilbreth and Ernestine Gil- breth Carey Jr., was presented by the Junior Class May 2. Oscar awards were given to Ricky Cheves, best actor, Debie Martin, best act- ress, and Harola Adkins, best sup- porting actress. Devoting their own personal time and talents to the junior class as sponsors were Mrs. Coleen Wood and Mr. Gerald Haile. Ricky Cheves-------------------Mr. Gilbreth Harola Adlftns-----Mrs. Gilbreth Linda Downing----------Ernestine Vicki Small---------------Martha Karin Patterson----------Lillian Eddie Wright---------------Frank Freddy Walsh----------------Bill Wayne Frerich- - - -----Fred David McDaniel---------------Dan Eddie Trigg---------------Jackie Becky Crow--------Mrs. Fitzgerald Kathy Patterson--------Miss Brill Preston Crutcher-----------Larry Gary Murphy--------------- - —Joe Jim Bob Crowley--------Dr. Burton Sophomore Class Officers 44 CHARLES LUIG ■ KERRY BOWEN - LORA SMITSON - --------President - - Vice-President Secretary -Treasurer Sophs Enliven Ranch Week Robert Adams Kandace Bell Kim Dipprey Janet Bacon Jim Black Cynthia Fletcher Jimmy Bacon Twilla Boren Sandra Franklin Gary Beesinger Kerry Bowen Glenda Froman Robert Denning Ricky Garlington Shirley Gensler Brenda Graves Patty Gross Theresa Gross Charles Ham ill Eddie Hamm Patricia Harrelson Donald Hilbers Karen Holder Cyd Hornady Debbie Keener Eddie Keener Laquita Kile Danny Koetter John Koetter Jean Ann Lewis 46 Academics — Part of Soph Activities Kerri Matthews Bettie Meek Myrle Metcalf Gary Miller Michael Sheppard Darrel Willet Debbie Petit Doyle Riggins Kathy Roberts Tim Robison Charlene Willet Lora Smitson Sammy Vaughn Rickey Waite Jackie Whitsit Typing I ... General Science ... Geometry ... and the Sophomores keep up a fast moving schedule. 47 Freshman Class Officers CASEY RODGERS President RICHARD HILL Vice-President CINDY MARTIN S ecretary -Treasurer STUART LOFTIN Born - February 16, 1954 Died - August 10, 1968 48 Patty Alexander Steve Bell Terry Boone Cindy Brown Mike Cameron Terry Canada David Cheves A. P. Cox Rheta Cross Bill Crow Fish 9ing Out at Christmas Carols ... folk music ... Christmas parties ... holidays . .. Freshmen welcome the Christmas season. Johnny Dishman Mike Dishman Bobby Downing Mike Downs o 47 Ark I 1 life AtA David Fall a JLi Pat Downs Nancy Gage 49 Diane Horany Johnny Hudson George Huffman Duwayne Jackson Debra Jentsch Robert Johnson Sylvia Knox Terry Lear Charles Gaines Diane Geis Becky Gholson Judy Hilbers Richard Hill Rhonda Hoggins Sixty-nine finds the freshmen studying ... con- centrating ... and singing their first year away. Freshmen's Spirit Soars Tanya Owen Jackie Pierce Carolyn Phillips Shirley Rivera Casey Rodgers Sherry Schaefer Gary Smitson Jerry Stults Alan Thorpe Ronnie Waite 51 Graduation Opens High School On May 23, the eighth grade class of 1969 fully realized their eight years of schooling as they received their diplomas. Kandy McWhorter bid a Junior High farewell in her valedictory speech and Kathleen Schlabs welcomed guests with a salutatory address. Carol Hopkins told the class history while DeLane Me Griff foretold the future in the class prophecy. The will was given by Nancy Bussey and David Goforth said the invocation. Denise Trent sang Far Away Places and Jan King read the class poem. 52 Doors for Eighth Graders As a final celebration of their Junior High days, the eighth graders were honored with a banquet held at the Golden Rooster Restaurant on May 17. Jim Lewis served as Master of Ceremonies. Jasper Hulse delivered the invo- cation. A detailed summary of the history of the class was given by Connie Meek. Kathy Hudson gave the class prophecy and Ronnie Beesinger gave the tributes of the class. 53 Donna Adams Nancy Bussey Richard Franklin Phillip Harrelson Carol Hopkins Moods Tend to Vary in Eighth Grade Kathy Hudson Jasper Hulse Jan King DeLane McGriff Kandy McWhorter Luann Morris Enjoying . .. relaxing ... posing . .. studying . .. preparing ... and anticipating are the key moods in an eighth grader's year. Mike Mueller Danny Peden Kathleen Schlabs JoAnn Sheppard Denise Trent 54 Shelia Baughman Ronnie Beesinger Johnny Byrd Jo Ann Carriger La Fonda Case Johnny Foster Clifford Frodyma David Goforth R. C. Graves Neil Gross Connie Meek Kenny Triplett Joy Pendergrass Vicki Victory Mark Groves Phyllis Ridenour Ronald Willett Carol Koetter Paul Robert Robert Yow Jim Lewis Bob Stallcup Roger Yow 55 Athletics, Cheerleading, and Music Complete Active Year Diane Abshier Derrel Beesinger Ward Campbell Lee Cathy Jimmy Cheves Bill Ed Crowley Glenda Dugan Danny Hillard Lea Hornady Sue Kile Nouns ... verbs . .. homework ... all take their stand in a seventh grade English class. Carl Matlock Vicki Maxwell Lynn McWhorter Tina Morris Robert Petit Mike Schlabs Paul Snyder Kerri Stanford Elizabeth Turner Max Wood 58 7B — Mr. Gardiner John Anderson Gretta Cox Dale Dipprey Linda Brown Eugene Foster Mitzie Cox Rex Coleman David Dishman Marie Gage Gerald Gough School nurses . .. smell of disinfectants ... and the Rodney Hallmark annual 7th grade TB tests. Angelia Hannah Kenya Hoepfner Gary Koetter Johnny Murray Tommy Pendergrass Karen Quisenberry Dalene Schaefer Lavonne Schenk Betsy Stewart Ronnie Williams 59 Mark Adams Steven AIsup Jill Bledsoe Larry Boone Teena Canada Ronald Denning Will Fletcher Sharon Garlington Mitchell Gillispie David Hill Tommy Hulse Pam Martin Karen McPherson Jan McWhorter Jay McWhorter GA Mr. Fisher Studying ... daydreaming ... and sixth graders attempt to get their homework. 60 James Ray Ash Leroy Campbell Curtis Cox Jerry Dugan David Brearton Rhonda Campbell Loretta Cox Mike Eustace Sharon Brown Brenda Case Larry Culwell Vincent Goforth Ronald Byrd Buddy Cox Deborah Downing Pam Hamil Western wear ... horse and buggy rides ... and the sixth graders enjoy Ranch Week festivities. 6B Coach Mike Wood Billy Hilbers Leslie Knox Craig Loftin Linda Murray Clifton Nelson Stephen Parker Sandy Robertson Brenda Schenk J. W. White Staci Williams 61 Miss Byers' Fifth Grade Larry Adams Debbie Abshier Lily Baughman Danny Brown Lee Wayne Teresa Choate Donny Cox Canada Debra Foster Cathy French Jessie Hamm Barry Hutson j0die Hudson Clay Jackson Bill Jentsch Pat Martin Julie Morris Teresa Oliver Attentive . . theory. . anxious .. . and trying to learn music Dorothy Robert Sherri Patton schlabs Sebastian 62 Mrs. Brothers' Fifth Grade Jay Anderson Cindy Bussey Keith Davis Ronnie Dugan Jerry Eustace Laura Geis June Gough Mark Green Scott Groves Mitchell Harrelson Debra Hillard Danny Hopkins Sherry Keener Daran Kennon Dale Koetter Peggy Lowack Claudia Morrison Peggy Petit Don Pollock Roy Schenk, Jr. Ronnie Stallcup Carol Veith Eddie Wilkinson Georgia Wood £s f ?! . jj V w , A V? k w ft Mrs. Gardiner's Fourth Grade Danny Alexander Judy Anderson Debbie Aulds Jimmy Barrells Bobby Bitner James Campbell David Canada Luis Carcano Barbara Chambless Kenda Coleman Mary Ann Culwell Faron Dugan Mark Harrelson Busy ... industrious ... concentration ... and a full work load. Bill Johnson Cindy Lee Terry McCurrin Tammy McGriff Jo Ann Murray Doyle Myers Allen Pendergrass Miles Roberts Karen Schlabs Dewayne Smith Lisa Stubbs Barry Waite Vivian Abernathy Shawn Alsup Teddy Canada Linda Choate Pablo Cox Ray Cox Brenda Dugan Billy Elledge Victor Goforth Linda Gough Donald Hill Dianna Jackson Mike Jumper Julie Loftis Dick McDaniel Lou McWhorter Mike Petit Brian Quisenberry ' - - r Raising hands . .. watching films ... and doing homework help round out the fourth graders' school day. 65 Miss Duren's 3A Carlton Jayne Leslie Stubbs Schlomach Sebastian Joe Don TamiTarno Tommy Veith Williams David Barton Joe Baughman Judy Blassingame Rodney Campbell Linda Carcano James Champion Julie Davis Kathy Dishman Jeff Fletcher Brad Fudge Sheila Hale Kirk Hoepfner Loretta Jentsch Wanda Keener Don Koetter Dusty McCord Rusty McCord Billy Ray Maxwell Beverly Meyer Paul Parsley Celina Powell Studying ... visiting ... and solving math problems keep these third grade students busy. 66 Janice Ash Mike Aulds Gregg Bell Todd Coleman Dana Culwell Buddy Frost Dorcyle Gosler Ricky Graves Mitch Green JoAnn Hamm Jimmy Keener Rhonda Keener Mrs. Wells 3B Kathy Kerr Rickey Langley Terry McCubbins Cathy Morrison Jackie Mueller Judy Pendergrass Tina Robertson Donna Sensabaugh Douglas Stanford Stephen Turner Allen Walsh Lexa Willeford Bruce Wood Paula Yow Pencil boxes ... crayolas ... and smiles all help third graders train for the years ahead. 67 Thomas Barrels Melinda Blassingame James Cox Lori Cox Beverly Crow Tabrina Frost Julie Groves Wayne Hale Stephen Huffman Mark Jackson Sharon Jentsch Lloyd Lee K. Lynn Lewis Brenda Meyer Curtis Nelson Gregory Oliver William R. Owen Holly Patton Mrs. Colville's Second Grade Halloween . .. pumpkins . .. Thanksgiving ... turkeys ... all are a part of Mrs. Colville's seasonal schedule. Jeff Ray Linda Rivera Bobby Doug Stallcup Kenneth Sandra Veith Charles Yow Robertson Stewart 68 Lynda Anderson Will Andrews Blane Buerger Billy Cham bless Pamela Cox Walter Dugan Mrs. Smitson's Second Grade Mark Jumper Judy Koetter Gerald Langley Christy Lewis Linda Maxwell Johnny Page Rosa Linda Roderquez Clifton Russell Darrell Schenk Randy Stallcup Thomas Tarno Marcus Thomas Her by Victory Denise Williams Tanya Wood 69 Mrs. Elmore's First Grade Jane Adams Leticia Anderson Cynthia Ash brook Chris Aulds Dannie Carriger Lional Case Alan Davis Duane Dean Peggy Frodyma Wayne Harrelson Lonny Jentsch Jim Loftis Jennifer Luig Jack M. Frank Sue McCubbin Melvina Neely Theresa Riggins Luy Rodriquez First impressions ... rods ... confusion . .. TB tests ... fear . .. excitement . .. and their first year of school. Bobby Scheller Byron Schlomach Billy Smith Brian Squires Danny Wilkinson Paula Willett Jeff Williams Jeff Blassingame Leah Gay Brown Mary Sue Byrd Arlina Campbell Robert Champion Donnie Clemons Sammy Cox Kaye Ann Cuba Mary Ann Dugan Wesley Don Haley Martin Holder David Hopkins Teresa Koetter Donny Malone Charles Matlock Rhonda Meyer Cynthia Page Tamyra Peden Terry Wayne Petit Carole Sebastian Nelson Sensabaugh Lori Stubbs Terry Tarno John David Wood 71 Mr. and Miss ACH8 Mr. Earl Schlabs Earl Schlabs has proven his great athletic ability by being chosen All-State his senior year. As a junior he was a member of the 11-A District Championship team. Serving as captain of the Wildcat football and bas- ketball teams for one of his four years, Earl has shown his leadership in every way. Earl was a regional qualifier in track two years and named Who's Who in Boy's Athletics utstanding student, Earl has striv- j way toward the betterment of Miss Barbara Wylie Barbara Wylie is best known around ACHS for her school spirit, scholastic achievements, and athletic ability. She has served as a Wild- cat football cheerleader for four years and named 1968 Football Queen. Named Salutato- rian of her senior class, she has been a member of the NHS for three years. Serving as captain of the Archerettes for two of her four years, Barbara was twice named All-District and Best Academic Athletic her senior year. Even though Barbara has received many honors during her high school career, she has maintained her pride and loyality in ACHS. Homecoming Queen 1968 Homecoming queen nominees were Seniors Susie Wallace and Debbie Meek, and Juniors Vicki Small and Donna Hill. Debbie Meek Debbie Meek, senior, was elected 1968 Homecoming Queen by the student body of ACHS. She was presented a bouquet of yellow roses by her escort, Scottie Goforth, during the halftime ceremonies of the Homecoming game against Knox City. Other nominees were presented one single yellow rose by their escorts. Football Queen Donna Hill Chosen by the Wildcat football team, Donna will serve as their queen during the 1969 season. Her title was revealed at a pep rally during the '68 sea- son, and she was crowned by Wildcat Rusty Denning at the close of the All-Sports Banquet. Donna will begin her fourth year as cheerleader in '69 and will serve as co-head cheerleader. 78 Mindy Rodgers . . . Band Sweetheart Selected as Band Sweetheart by the band, Mindy has served as majorette for two years. She was crowned at the annual spring concert by seniors, Randy King and Homer Smitson. She was pre- sented a bouquet of red roses. 79 Favorites Class of 71 Class of '72 Favorites SAMMY VAUGHAN Best Groomed DEBBIE CARTER RANDY KING wmKm Friendliest DEBBIE MEEK jerry McWhorter Best All Around DEBBIE MARTIN DANNY HORANY Wittiest KERRY O'KEEFE EDDIE WRIGHT Outstanding Who's jerry mcwhorter English DEBORAH DORRIS Library Science REX RIDENOUR Science Students Named Who JIMMY SHEPPARD Industrial Arts BARBARA WYLIE Foreign Language Girls' Athletics JUDY RODERICK Home Economics 85 Distinguished Citizens Each month the faculty of ACHS chooses a citizen of the month. These students are recog- nized for their outstanding character and service to the school. These nine people truly represent our school to the best of their abilities at all times. September - FREDDY WALSH November - SHIRLEY GENSLER Citizen of the Year December - EARL SCHLABS 86 Recognized Monthly May - EDDIE TRIGG February - DEBBIE CARTER April - CHARLES GAINES January - BARBARA WYLIE Cindy and Shirley show off their regional medals. SHORTHAND: Debbie Meek, Linda Schaefer. ACH8 Students Participate in UIL JOURNALISM: Carol Groves DEBATE: Jeff McPherson, Becky Crow 3rd as team. PERSUASIVE SPEAKING: District, Charles Luig. Cyd Hornady - 3rd READY WRITING: Debie Martin, Jerry McWhorter. SCIENCE: Jerry McWhorter, Rex Ridenour, Jim Black. 88 SLIDE RULE: Gary Beesinger - 4th District, Myrle Metcalf - 5th District, Shirley Gensler - 2nd District and 3rd Regional. NUMBER SENSE: Eddie Wright, Mark Fullerton, Freddy Walsh. TYPING: Karen Holder - 4th District, Kerri Matthews. INFORMATIVE SPEAKING: Brian McPherson - 3rd Dis- SPELLING: Karen Luig, trict, Cindy Martin - 1st Dis- Patty Alexander. trict and 2nd Regional. 89 Notable Students Receive Recognition Leading the school ... serving the community ... making the girls talk ... learning homemak- ing abilities ... qualify the follow- ing students for Special Awards. FAR LEFT - Eddie Trigg and Debie Martin were chosen to attend Boy's and Girl's State by the Faculty and American Legion. LEFT - Barbara Wylie was selected by the Faculty as recipient of the DAR Award. BOTTOM LEFT - Myrle Metcalf and Mark Fullerton were elected to serve as Vice-President and President of the Student Body for the year of 1969-70. TOP RIGHT - John Wright was named Mr. Irresistible at the close of Hush Day. BOTTOM RIGHT - Debbie Meek received the Betty Crocker Award by scoring the highest mark on a test given to all Senior girls. ▼ m ORGANIZATIONS NHS Encourages Scholarship LEFT TO TOP: Cyd Hornady, Freddy Walsh, Eddie Trigg, Jerry McWhorter. RIGHT TO TOP: Shirley Gensler, Petra Robison, Barbara Wylie, Debie Martin, Carol Groves, Becky Crow, Linda Schaefer. To encourage the development of character in students ... to create an enthusiasm of scholarship ... to develop capable leadership ... to stimulate a desire to render service ... all'are objectives of the National Honor Society. Membership in the Society, sponsored by Mrs. Helen Fall, is based upon these qualities and a grade average of 90 or above. OFFICERS: Jerry McWhorter, president; Barbara Wylie, secretary; Debie Martin, treasurer; and Freddy Walsh, vice-president. Character ... Service ... Leadership ... Scholarship ... qualities that members of the National Honor Society possess. Student Council Benefits School With Projects FIRST ROW from left to right: Donna Hill, Barbara Wylie, Kandace Bell, Karen Luig. SECOND ROW: Jerry McWhorter, Eddie Wright, Freddy Walsh, Lonnie Maag. THIRD ROW: Casey Rodgers, Danny Horany, Charles Luig. TOP ROW: Rusty Denning, Cal Gaulden, Mr. J. B. Adams, Mike Morris. Serving as the governing body for stu- dents ... sponsoring projects that promote school spirit ... improving the general wel- fare, of the school ... arranging Homecom- ing activities ... sponsoring Hush Day ... servicing candy and coke machines are the many jobs and responsibilities that the Student Council fulfills. 93 Yearbook and Newspaper Debbie Carter and Ricky Cheves, Sports Editors. Planning layouts ... pub- lishing a bi-weekly paper ... selling annuals, advertise- ments , and subscriptions to the paper ... meeting deadlines ... taking pictures are the re- sponsibilities of the journalism class. The class also planned and decorated the stage for the Awards Program. The Cat's Claw received the Award of Distinguished Merit again this year. This is the highest rating presented to a paper by the Interscholastic League Press Conference. Staff editors attended Journalism work- shop during summer at Northwood In- stitute in Cedar Hill, Texas. Deborah Dorris, Business Manager and Jim Bob Crowley, Photographer. 94 Staff Capture Year's Highlights Judy Roderick and Susie Wallace, Artists, Honors and Organizations Editors, and Becky Crow. The Cat's Claw Editor and Class Editor. Debbie Meek and Linda Schaefer, Typists, and Class Editors. Jim Bob Crowley and Ricky Cheves, Production Mangers. 95 Spanish Club Prepares a Festive Christmas Danny Horany, El Senor; Susie Wal- lace, La Senorita. Randy King, vice-president; Kerry O'Keefe, secretary-treasurer; Danny Horany, president. STANDING: Sandra Triplett, Beverly Fuller, Kerry O'Keefe, Jerry McWhorter, Eddie Trigg, Randy King, Ther- esa Knox, Harola Adkins, Mindy Rodgers, Homer Smitson, Petra Robison, Danny Horany hitting the pinata. SITTING ON COUNTER: Barbara Wylie, Sharon Petit, and Susie Wallace. FRONT ROW: Betty McRoy, Debbie Jentsch, Beverly Fuller, La Nell Mobley, Patty Alexander, Vicki Small, Kim Dipprey, Pete Robison. SECOND ROW: Theresa Matlock, Donna Teichman, Theresa Knox, Cyd Hornady, Diane Geis, Bonnie Waite, and Deborah Dorris. Library Members Learn Modern Library Techniques Filing . .. registering ... cataloguing ... the many important jobs of a library assistant. OFFICERS: La Nell Mobley, president; Theresa Knox, vice-president; and Vicki Small, secretary- treasurer . Mrs. Lawrence Schlabs looking over the books donated in memory of Paul Schlabs. Glenn Shelton speaks at FHA banquet ... three girls enter the Miss Wool Contest ... Earl Schlabs is chosen FHA beau ... and 12 jun- ior girls win hat at the slumber party. In order from September to May, girls’ of the month were Harola Adkins, Theresa Knox, Debie Martin, Lora Smitson, Donna Hill, La Nell Mobley, Beverly Fuller, Debbie Carter, and Bonnie Waite. 98 FHA Strives Toward New Horizons OFFICERS: Harola Adkins, song leader; Debie Martin, reporter; Donna Hill, 1st vice-president; Becky Crow, president, Theresa Mat- lock, 2nd vice-president; LaNell Mobley, secretary; Mrs. Don Horn- ady, sponsor; Lora Smitson, historian; Cyd Hornady, parliamentarian. Initiating new members . .. serv- ing at Homecoming tea . .. gathering food for a needy family ... recog- nizing the beau at’the Sweetheart Banquet . .. attending the area meet- ing at Stephenville ... goofing at the slumber party ... participating in FHA week ... installing new officers rounds out the year of FHA activities. A-Club Initiates New Members Kissing the Wildcat ... singing in the cafeteria at noon ... and obeying older members are all part of the A-Club initiation week. Pie eating contests between Mr. Fisher and Homer Smitson, and the junior girls and senior girls and sponsoring benefit basketball games enabled the A-Club to spend the weekend in the Quartz Mountains in Oklahoma. 100 ■■ FRONT ROW: Bobby Downing, Donald Hilbers, Richard Bracey, DeWayne Jackson, Eddie Hamm, Larry Gil- lespie, Jim Bob Crowley, Richard Wingo, Jimmy Boone. SECOND ROW: Steve Bell, Robert Adams, Tim Robison, Doyle Riggins, Jimmy Bacon, Terry Canada, Gary Smitson, Brian McPherson, George Huffman, Johnny Hudson. THIRD ROW: Mr. Gerald Haile, sponsor, Preston Crutcher, Jackie Whitsitt, Wayne Frerich, Cal Gaulden, Karen Holder, Lynn Lewis, Randy King, Joe McWhorter. Future Farmers Have Varied Projects Helping neighbors ... learning farming and ranching techniques .. raising and judging live stock ... welding ... participating in many events were the goals of the newly organized FFA and Vocational Ag. class. Karen Holder, 1968-69 FFA sweetheart, received an FFA jacket from Cal Gaulden, president. OFFICERS: Cal Gaulden, president; Lynn Lewis, vice-president; Randy King, treasurer; Joe McWhorter, sentinel; Wayne Frerich, sec- retary; Preston Crutcher, student advisor; Jackie Whitsitt, reporter. 101 Marching Band Performs During Halftime 102 Majorettes Lead Band Drum Major - CAROL GROVES, Junior Majorettes - KANDACE BELL, Sophomore and JAN KING, Junior High representative Majorettes in action at pep rallies and football games. 103 Archer City High Left to right on the front row: Kerry O’Keefe, Debie Martin, Kandace Bell, Cyd Hornady, Jean Ann Lewis, LuAnn •Morris, LuAnn Martin. SECOND ROW: Petra Robison, Brenda Graves, DeLane McGriff, Cindy Martin, Brian McPherson, Debora Jentsch, Linda Sue Downing, Debbie Petit, Sharon Petit, Mindy Rodgers', Carol Hopkins, Kandy McWhorter, Denise Trent, Jan King, Rheta Nell Cross. THIRD ROW: Donna Hammontree, Sherry Schaefer, Nancy Bussey, Cathy Schlabs, Donna Jackson, JoAnn Shepherd, Randy King, Wayne Frerich, Ricky Garlington, David School Concert Band Fall, Mike Cameron, Tim Robison, Phil Gary Smitson, Mike Mueller, Danny Peden. FOURTH ROW: Patricia Harrelson, Sandra Franklin, Donna Adams, Larry Gillespie, Preston Crutcher, Steve Bell, George Huffman. STANDING: Sue Kile, Richard Franklin, Cathy Hudson, Diane Horany, Donna Teichman, Carol Groves, Jerry McWhorter, Bobby Downing, Cal Gaulden, Betty McRoy, and Larry Blassingame, Band Director. 105 OFFICERS: Above are Kerry O'Keefe and Jerry McWhorter. Standing are Kandace Bell, Jan King, Petra Robison, Debie Martin, Carol Groves, Mindy Rodgers, Preston Crutcher, Cal Gaulden, and Randy King. Seniors and Officers Head Band SENIORS Petra Robison Sharon Petit Cal Gaulden Randy King Mindy Rodgers Homer Smitson Jerry McWhorter Spirit and Sparkle to ACHS Life Performing at halftime ... competing at UIL ... boosting spirit at pep rallies and bas- ketball games ... working in the concession stand ... and marching in parades round out the 1968-69 year for the Wild cat band. BELOW LEFT: Band members placing first at UIL . solo contest: Kandy McWhor- ter, Debbit Petit, Sandra Franklin, and Richard Franklin. 107 Spring Concert Highlights Year Spring concerts ... popular music ... UIL con- tests ... and new bandhalls. Mindy Rodgers was crowned band sweetheart at the spring concert while Debie Martin, Sharon Petit, Kerry O'Keefe, and Pe-tra Robison served as her attendants. 108 Wildcat Fight Song M-I-S-T-E-R Mr. Touchdown, U.S.A. They always call him Mr. Touchdown. They always call him Mr. Team. He can run and he can throw. Give him the ball and just look at him go. Hip, Hip, Hooray for Mr. Touchdown, We're going to beat them tonight; So give a great big cheer For the hero of the year, Mr. Touchdown, U.S.A. SEASON RECORD Wildcats Electra 0 - - 21 Henrietta 28 - - 0 Throckmorton 6 - - 20 Nocona 8 - - 26 Knox City 8 - - 38 14Chillicothe 0 - - 28 Holliday 1 - - 8 Paducah 57 - - 8 Crowell PR !: Morris downed by Knox City’s Waldrip after short gain. Horany gains against Holliday. EARL SCHLABS, Sr. Quarterback A11-District All-State, 2nd Team Captain DANNY HORANY, Sr. Tailback Honorable Mention Captain REX RIDENOUR, Sr. Guard HOMER SMITSON, Sr. T ackle l CAPTAINS: Earl Schlabs, Danny Horany, and Jimmy Shep- pard. COACHES: Toby Wood, Eddie Morris, Mike Wood, and Bobby Ray. Ill Juniors Show Promise JIMMY SHEPPARD, Jr. RICKY CHEVES, Jr. Guard Fullback All-District Honorable Mention Captain ABOVE: The silence of a hand- shake after a hard fought game. LEFT: Schlabs gets hard earned yardage against Chillicothe. ALLEN CAMPBELL, Jr. DAVID McDANIEL, Jr. Center Linebacker Honorable Mention EDDIE WRIGHT, Jr. Wing back MIKE MORRIS, Jr. End Bowen skirts end against Knox City. MARK FULLERTON, Jr. Tackle FREDDY WALSH, Jr. LOYD ADAMS, Jr. Tackle RICHARD WINGO, Jr. Guard jeff McPherson, jr. Tackle KERRY BOWEN, Soph. Tailback A band of Wildcats stop Holliday. Spirited Fridays DAVID CHEVES, Fresh. Quarterback CASEY RODGERS, Fresh. Wing back TERRY LEAR, Fresh. End 14 A cloud of dust; white jerseys; and hi-ho Bowen. CHARLES GAINES, JERRY STULTS, Fresh. Fresh. Wingback Guard A trio of Moguls halt Schlabs. BILL CROW, Fresh. RICHARD HILL, Fresh. Tackle Halfback LONNIE MAAG, Fresh. Guard JOHNNY HUDSON, Fresh. Quarterback Proud Fish receive first letter jacket; DONNA HILL, Jr. BARBARA WYLIE, Sr. Co-Head Cheerleader SANDY TRIPLETT, Sr. Co-Head Cheerleader '68 Football Cheerleaders The little girls behind the big men. 116 KAREN HOLDER, Soph. SIB KNOX, Fresh. KNEELING: Earl Schlabs, Eddie Wright, Eddie Trigg, Freddy Walsh Casey Rodgers, and Charles Gaines. STANDING: Coach Bobby Ray, JCetfyfiBowen, Allen Campbell, Rusty Denning, David Cheves, Ricky Cheves, and E Hplhm. Si '1' See Ray's Return Kerry Bowen defenses Holliday’s Cullers. The last time Bobby Ray coached our Archer City cage team, he took them to the State Tournament. This year’s team didn't get that far but showed much promise for the year to come. Earl Schlabs was the only Senior on the club. Allen Campbell applies the press to Iowa Park. 119 EDDIE TRIGG FREDDY WALSH EDDIE WRIGHT David Cheves expressed pain in missing layup KERRY BOWEN RUSTY DENNING EDDIE HAMM DAVID CHEVES CASY RODGERS Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore Freshman Freshman ABOVE: Rusty Denning shoots and is fouled. RIGHT: Denning con- nects against Nocona. ABOVE: Coach Ray gives instruction during time out. RIGHT: Casy Rodgers fires against Holliday. 120 LEFT TO RIGHT: Theresa Matlock, Karen Holder, Becky Crow, Mindy Rodgers, Sharon Petit, Kerri Matthews, LaNell Mobley, Debie Martin, Kandace Bell, Debbie Carter, Barbara Wylie, Harola Adkins. ArcheretteQ Coach Fred McCown led the Archerettes, composed of three seniors, six juniors, and three freshmen, to a respectable 17-7 record for the 1968-69 season. The ball club stayed on the tails of the Petrolia Pi- rates all through the non-conference season as they lost to them in the finals of both the Archer City Invi- tational Tournament and the Holliday Invitational Tournament. The ferns contended heavily for the Eastern Zone championship of 11A but were defeated twice by perennial District Champs, Petrolia. BARBARA MINDY SHARON HAROLA WYLIE RODGERS PETIT ADKINS Forward Senior Senior Junior All-District Guard Guard Forward All-West Texas Academic Team Co-Captain Captain Managers Vicki Small, Judy Roderick and Lora Smitson work hard to keep the Archerettes in line. Shoot With Accuracy . . . ABOVE ... Guards confront Holliday with strong opposi- tion .. . CENTER RIGHT ... Senior forward Wylie hits jumper ... FAR RIGHT ... Junior forward Adkins lays DEBBIE BECKY CROW DEBIE LANELL CARTER Junior MARTIN MOBLEY Junior Guard Junior Junior All-District Guard Forward Guard Managers move into new dressing room. On her toes, Becky Crow Defensive zone keeps Matthews out of attempts to block pass. black. Dribble With Vitality . . . 123 Team huddles around Coach to plan their victory scheme. MATLOCK Junior Guard KANDACE BELL Sophomore Forward MATTHEWS Sophomore Forward KAREN HOLDER Sophomore Guard defense against Munday. Becky Crow gets jump in Iowa Park game. Archerettes display trophy after hard-fought game in tourney. Kerri Matthews uses her jump shot against Holliday guards. Debbie Carter's jump proves deci- sive in Henrietta bout. Basketball Cheerleaders KERRY O'KEEFE DEBBIE MEEK Head Cheerleader KARIN PATTERSON PATTY GROSS KATHY PATTERSON FRONT ROW: Patty Alexander, Coach McCown, Rhonda Hoggins, Cindy Martin. BACK ROW: Cindy Brown, Sib Knox, Bonnie Waite, Debbie Petit, Jackie Pierce, Diane Horany, Karen Luig, Nancy Gage. B Teams Look Good FRONT ROW: Jerry Stults, Terry Lear, Johnny Hudson, Richard Hill, Charles Gaines. BACK ROW: Coach Wood, Allen Hamill, Jim Black, Charles Luig, Bill Crow, Lonnie Maag. ' - ' v •“ . Rusy Denning gets off a good start in a long race. Johnny Hudson kicks in fastest heat in the 100. Track . . . Only twelve strong, AC cindermen didn't heavily contend for the district track championship. Earl Schlabs was the only boy to qualify for the regional meet by placing 2nd in the district pole vault competition. lap for Freddy Walsh in the Eddie Wright pushes for a close second. Wendell Hamm streaks to a flash finish in the 100 yard dash. Earl Schlabs displays good form in district pole David Cheves warms Ricky Cheves leaps over the bar in the high vault competition. up for discus throw. jump. 127 Golf and Tennis — Big Spring Sports Tennis rackets ... love 15 ... golf clubs ... par three ... are all in the stride of spring sports at ACHS. Debie Martin and Karin and Kathy Patterson represented AC in girls tennis, while Allen Camp- bell, Eddie Wright, and Eddie Trigg, served as boys’ netters. The golf team, which placed fourth in district was composed of Allen Campbell, Eddie Wright, Eddie Trigg, Jim Black, Richard Wingo, and Jerry Stults. 128 PERRY PITTMAN FORD 2 14 S. Center Archer City, Texas Pictured here are Vicki Small and David McDaniel looking at the Paul Parsley learns his father's Archer City, Texas trade early. Oil Well Supplies Cable Tool Rentals Sherwin-Williams Paints BEST BET IN THE OIL PATCH W. W. and LOUISE DORRIS 130 OIL FIELD SERVICE EQUIPMENT CITY GAS COMPANY PAGE BARBER BEAUTY SHOP 232 W. Main Archer City, Texas 462-5218 WALSH BROTHERS TOM - JAYE - FRED Archer City, Texas Phone 462-5757 Archer City, Texas SHAMBURGER LUMBER COMPANY Archer City, Texas Go to Shamburger for all your building needs. GOLDEN ROOSTER David McDaniel, Lloyd Adams, Jimmy Sheppard, Richard Hill, Jeff McPherson, and the other Wildcats dine at the Golden Rooster after the football game. 105 S. Center Archer City, Texas 132 Julie Morris begins to learn her way around the business with the help of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Morris. A. J. MORRIS AGENCY 204 N. Center Archer City, Texas Charles Luig and Jim Black grab a bite to eat before the game. TROY’S DRIVE-IN 308 S. Center Archer City, Texas MURPHY’S CHEVROLET 116 N. Center Archer City, Texas 462-3121 133 Gary Murphy and Pat Brock introduce Fiesta Days at Murphy's Chevrolet. NELSON TEXACO 462-3274 Fisk Tires Delco Batteries 816 SCOTT • WICHITA FALLS. TEXAS • P. O. BOX 770 A. B. Dick Duplicating Products COUNTRY HOUSE BEALL’S 462-5662 The Store of Value 462-3137 Archer City, Texas Archer City, Texas 134 THE BURNS’ BOYS Pictured here are Kerri Matthews and Karen Holder. If time is dragging for you, get your clock repaired at JOE E. SHELTON INSURANCE HOLDER’S JEWELRY 209 S. Center 462-3175 Archer City, Texas Archer City, Texas FIRST STATE BANK DEPENDABLE BANKING SERVICE SINCE 1909 Archer City, Texas 135 MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSITORS INSURANCE CORPORATION Carol Groves, Debie Martin, Debbie Carter, and Debo- rah Dorris like Joe Pistocco's Firebirds, LeMans, GTO’s, Pontiacs, Grand Prix's and Cadillacs. r 3 i GIBSON’S 1 DISCOI LINT CENTER 12th and Ohio Wichita Falls, Texas GRAVES PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC Phone 462-5650 Archer City, Texas Sandra Franklin and Lora Smitson are checked out by Randy King and Richard Bracey after selecting a few choice articles from KING FOOD STORE 136 315 S. Cente: Don Thomas displays some saws sold by Hornsby Heavy Hardware. HORNSBY HEAVY HARDWARE 615 Ohio Wichita Falls, Texas WICHITA FALLS KRUGER’S TIMES JEWELRY AND WICHITA FALLS RECORD NEWS 801 Indiana Wichita Falls, Parker Square Texas Wichita Falls, Texas • 137 ARCHER COUNTY NEWS 462-3151 301 W. Main Archer City, Texas Jerry and Steve Stults run job papers through the press at the Archer County News. 138 AULDS FUNERAL HOME AND VARIETY STORE KENNETH and PAT Shop at Pickard's for lawn mower repair and hunting supplies. PICKARD’S 462-3434 Archer City, Texas Archer City, Texas PETRO DRILLING PRODUCING COMPANY 462-5472 227 N. Center Archer City, Texas Mark and Scott Groves get good and dirty learning their dad's trade. ARCHER FLOWER AND GIFT SHOP BETTY SUE THURKILL TRIGG INSURANCE AGENCY AND ARCHER COUNTY ABSTRACT CO. 462-5712 304 N. Center Archer City, Texas LASATER’S STUDIO Olney, Texas What's so great about graduating? The future. The future holds exciting and chal- lenging opportunities. There will be many opportunities to contribute to technological development, and to help solve area and community prob- lems in a way that, will contribute to real community progress. ‘The people of Texas Electric Service Company, as citizens of many cities and towns, are involved and committed to partnership with the communities served in build- ing for a better future. ELECTRIC;: 462-3101 Archer City, Texas For your oilfield works, see us at HICKMAN AND JANSEN 462-3129 234 E. Main Archer City, Texas Jim Bob and Prestion are the clean- est oilmen we know. 140 HAIGOOD AND CAMPBELL BUTANE and PROPANE 106 1 2 East Walnut Archer City, Texas 462-5413 141 Allen Campbell learns from experience how to operate a butane business. McWhorters FOOD STORE KING’S FINA STATION 462-5613 Archer City, Texas 211 South Center 462-3115 Phone Archer City, Texas For your oilfield supplies and equipment stop at DAVIS SUPPLY COMPANY 2 17 N. Center 462-3232 Archer City, Texas Jerry McWhorter does his share of work his dad's food store. ARCHER COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOR ALL INSURANCE See O. D. GRAY - Agent 462-3134 304 E. Mai; Archer City, Texas BROTHERTON WHITE CUSTOM TROPHY HOUSE Sporting Goods - Wholesale and Retail Monroe and Avenue H Phone 322-1109 Wichita Falls, Texas 76309 Cats go mod in their new leather jackets. MAX KREUTZ Compliments of HOUSE OF MUSIC ■ LUCKY DOLLAR FOOD STORE Tenth and Scott Phone 766-4335 Wichita Falls, Texas Archer City, Texas For your automobile Phone 462-3165 . needs shop at TEXET AUTO SUPPLY Phone 462-3219 Archer City, Texas 143 THE ROAD GOODBTE :A11 the friends that I onc fknev Took a road named Goodbye tc I thought of'thos ||p d and c flHPpHI Of times we'd had, of things we'd shared. I thought of things, of tears I'd shed Those same things now brought smiles instead. The way was rough; I knew the score, It never ends .., there’s always more. I thpught of all the happy days, The sad ones now just seemed a haze, And in a flash I came to see How much the past had meant.to me. We walked along - 1 woudered where The future led and what was there. The past still echoed from behind I was its, and it was mine. Eu ■,