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

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1971 volume:

71 WILDCAT Vol. 26 Archer City High School Archer City, Texas BORN FREE - This is our heri- tage, a part of our history that creates a common bond between all men who have helped to make this country great. It is a spirit that keeps us in a perpetual search for something better - THE FREE SPIRIT. CONTENTS Student Life------------- Curriculum-------------- Classes------------------ Honors----------- - - Organizations - - — Sports -------- Advertisements - - - Free to Learn Free to Honor Homecoming Queen nominees were Shirley Gensler and Karen Hol- der, seniors, and Karen Luig and Nancy Gage, juniors. Karen Holder was crowned Queen at the half time of the Archer City-Throckmorton game which ended in a tie, 0-0. 10 Free to Prosper Ranch Week candidates were Queen Glenda Froman and King Tim Robinson, seniors; Sherry Schaefer and Johnny Hudson, juniors; Nancy Bussey and Paul Roberts, sophomores; and Tina Morris and Danny Coleman, freshmen. Senior class racked in a grand total of $2,057.58. The title, Mr. and Mrs. Witch, was presented to Mr. Dooley and Mrs. Barton. 12 Free to Perform Curriculum DOROTHY BROCK, Secretary TIM McPHERSON, Superintendent SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, SEATED: Dr. R. D. Schlomach; Dr. Archie Andrews; Joe Stults, secretary; Jack Mueller; and S. A. French, Vice-President. STANDING: John Bell; A, O. Campbell, President; and Tim McPherson, Superintendent. Policymakers Face Up-Dating Education 17 Mrs. L. N. Barton Mr. Bobby Mrs. Chester Mrs. Jimmy Mr. Lonnie Commercial Jour- Blackburn Crowley Davis Dooley nalism Science and Re- English English Band Teachers Stress Independent Thinking 18 19 Mmes. Ensey, Quisenberry, Muerer, Barrels, and Johnson. MRS. JEANNIE MARTIN World History COACH FRED McCOWN Shop and Girls Basketball COACH EDDIE MORRIS Civics and Health, Dri- ver Ed., and Boys Ath- letics. COACH BOBBY RAY American History and Boys Athletics. Mmes. Schenk, Shawver, Mr. Shawver, Canada, and Ensey. 20 MRS. D. A. BROTHERS, Fifth Grade MRS. GARY DOTTER, History MR. DEAN FISHER, Science MR. HARRY GARDINER, Math MRS. REX OWEN, Fifth Grade MRS. GENE PATTERSON, Reading, Spelling and English MRS. JAMES TRENT, English COACH MDCE WOOD, History 21 Mrs. Coville, Second Grade Miss Duren, Third Grade Mrs. Elmore, First Grade Mrs. Gardner, Fourth Grade Mrs. Morris, Music, and Reading Mrs. Smitson, Second Grade Mrs. Wallace, Fourth Grade Mrs. Wells, Third Grade 22 Classes 23 Seniors Accept Greater Responsibilities President: Vice-President: Secretary: GARY BEESINGER RICKEY GARLINGTON LORA SMITSON 24 Treasurer: KAREN HOLDER Distinguished Students Recognized 25 KANDACE BELL JIM BLACK KERRY BOWEN RUSTY DENNING GLENDA FROMAN RICKEY GARLINGTON JANET BACON GARY BEESINGER The Many Moods of the Class of ’71 Tim and Gary concentrate at the traditional annual sign- ing party. Debbie, Kerri, and John sing their version of Sixteen Tons for the English class. PATTY GROSS ALLEN HAMILL KAREN HOLDER CYD HORNADY LAQUETA KILE JOHN KOETTER 27 As Graduation Nears 28 JEAN ANN LEWIS CHARLES LUIG KERRI MATTHEWS joe McWhorter BETTIE MEEK MY RLE METCALF DEBBIE PETIT DOYLE RIGGINS Charlene and Patty Betty barks our cadences. Ill Gee, Charles, I didn't r i rr Routine Becomes Special TIM ROBINSON MICHAEL SHEPPARD LORA SMITSON SAMMY VAUGHN RICKEY WAITE JACKIE WHITSITT CHARLENE WILLETT DARRELL WILLETT 29 Senior Activities JANET BACON - Spanish Club 2; FHA 3. GARY BEESINGER - Spanish Club 2, officer 2, El Senor '71; Student Council 3; class president 71, vice- president '70; Who’s Who- Spanish; UIL - Slide Rule 4, 3rd in district '71; prose reading 2, 2nd in district '71; junior and senior plays; Boys' State; Mr. ACHS '71; Youth Center representative 3. KANDACE BELL - Band 4, officer 3, Drum major '71, majorette 2, Stage Band 1; FHA 4; Student Coun- cil 1, officer 1; Ranch Week candi- date 1; class secretary '68; UIL - prose reading; junior and senior plays, best actress senior play; Cit- izen of Month; basketball 4; volley- ball 3, Who’s Who - Band 71. JIM BLACK - Student Council 2; Spanish club 2, president '71, vice- president ’70; A club 3; classpresi- dent ’70; junior class favorite; jun- ior and senior plays, best supporting actor; Citizen of Month; basketball 2; football 2; track 2; golf 4; UIL - Science 3. KERRY BOWEN - Rodeo Club 1; ’’A club 4; class vice-president '69; junior play; Best-All-Around '71; basketball 4, captain 1, All-District honorable mention 71; football 4, captain 1, Most Valuable player ’68, All-District honorable mention '69, All-District '70, leading ground tainer '70; track 3. USTY DENNING - FHA Beau 1; Student Council 1; class favorite 2; Who's Who - Boys At hie tics’71; Best Groomed '71; basketball 4, captain 1, All-District 2, leading rebounder '71; football 4, captain 1, All-District 2, Most Valuable player '71, leading pass receiver Yl; track 3. JEAN ANN LEWIS ENLOW - Spanish club 2; FHA 3; Band 2; Library Club 1; basketball 1. CYNTHIA FLETCHER-Library Club 4, president '71; Spanish Club 2; Who's Who - Library science '71. GLENDA FROMAN - FHA 3; Ranch Week Candidate 3, Queen ’71; FFA Sweetheart 1; Rodeo Club. RICKEY GARLINGTON - Band 1; Student Council 1; FFA 1; A Club 3; class vice-president '70 and 71; Citizen of Month 1; football man- ager 3. SHIRLEY GENSLER- FHA 4; NHS 3, officer 1; Annual staff 1; Library Club 1; Spanish Club 2, officer 2; Who's Who - Math 4; Scholarship Award 4; UIL - Slide Rule: 2nd in District '68, 2nd in District 3rd in Region 69, 1st in District, 2nd in Region7th in State, '70, 1st District 1st in Region 5th in State; UIL - Science 1; junior and senior plays, Best Supporting Actress 2; Citizen of the Month 3; Citizen of the Year '69, '71; DAR '71; Honjecoming nominee '71; Miss ACHS '71; Na- tional Merit Finalist; National Sci- ence Foundation Scholarship '70; West Texas Scholar Award '71. BRENDA GRAVES - Band 4, officer 1; FHA 2; Spanish Club 2, LaSeno- rita '71. PATTY GROSS - FHA 4; Library Club 2; Spanish Club 2; Basketball Cheerleader 3. ALLEN HAMILL - FFA 1; football 3; basketball 1; track 3. DONALD HILBERS - FFA 2. KAREN HOLDER - FHA 4; Annual Staff 2, editor '71; Cat’s Claw staff 2; FFA Sweetheart '69; class treas- urer'70'71; freshman class favorite; Who's Who - Commercial Arts; UIL - Typing '69, Shorthand '71, 2nd in District; senior play; Girls' State; Homecoming Queen '70, nominee '69; school beauty '71; basketball 4, co-captain, All-District '71; Foot- ball Cheerleader 4, co-head '70; volleyball 2; Lion's Club Sweetheart '70. CYD HORNADY- Band 4, officer 1, Stage Band 2; FHA 4, parliamentar- ian 2; NHS 3, vice-president '71; Annual Staff 1; Library Club 3, vice-president '71; Spanish Club 2; Who's Who - Social Studies; UIL - Persuasive speaking 4, Typing '69, Number Sense '71; Citizen of Month; junior and senior plays; Girls'State; Best Groomed '71; basketball 1. LAQUITAKILE- Band librarian and secretary 4; Spanish Club 2. JOHN KOETTER CHARLES LUIG- Student Council 3, president ’71; Spanish Club 2; A Club 3; class president '68, '69; UIL - Persuasive speaking 4, 1st in District '70, 1st in District, 1st in Region, 4th in State '71; junior and senior plays. Best Actor 2; Citizen of the Month; basketball 2; football 1; track 2. KERRI MATTHEWS - Band 1; FHA 3; Student Council 2, treasurer '70, reporter '71; Annual Staff 2; Cat’s Claw 3, editor '71; Who's Who - Girls' Athletics; UIL - Typing '69, Shorthand '71; junior and senior plays, Best Actress junior play; bas- ketball 4, All-District 2, All- Tour- nament 4; volleyball 3; tennis 1, 3rd in District '71. BETTIE MEEK - FHA 3; Spanish Club 2; junior play. MYRLE METCALF - NHS 1; Student Council 1, vice-president '70; Span- ish Club 2; UIL - Slide Rule: 2nd in District, 3rd in Region '70, 2nd in District and 2nd in Region '71; jun- ior play; Academic Award 1. JOE McWHORTER - FFA 3, Sentinel '69, secretary '70, president '71; Rodeo Club 4. DEBBIE PETIT - Band 4, officer 1, majorette 2; FHA 4; Spanish Club 2; basketball 4, volleyball 3. DOYLE RIGGINS - FFA 3, Student advisor '70 and '71; Who's Who- Vocational Agriculture; Wittiest '71. TIM ROBISON - Band 2; Ranch Week candidate 1, King '71; FFA 3, re- porter '70, secretary '71. MICHAEL SHEPPARD - FFA 2, of- ficer 1; Who’s Who - Industrial Arts. LORA SMITSON - FHA 4, officer 2, Girl of Month 2; class secretary 3; class favorite 3; Who's Who- Home Economics; Betty Crocker '71. Homecoming nominee '69; Best-All- Around ’71; basketball 3, co-cap- tain; Football Cheerleader 2; volley- ball 3. SAMMY VAUGHN - Classvice- president 68; sophomore class favor- ite. RICKEY WAITE JACKIE WHITSITT - Ranch Week Candidate; FFA officer; Rodeo Club 4. CHARLENE WILLETT - FHA 2; Spanish Club 2. DARRELL WILLETT BELOW: Karen Holder and Kerri Matthews, seniors, All- Dist. basketball, KarenLuig, junior, Honorable Mention. BELOW: Allen Hammil, Rusty Denning, and Kerry Bow- en, Senior Wildcats. 30 Senior Class Presents “Pickle in Paradise” March 19, 1971 the Senior class presented “Pickle in Paradise” which racked in around $750 for the class. The play was affarical comedy written by Sam Bate. Charles Luig and Kan- dace Bell were brought to the spot- light when they received best actor and actress. Brought to fame, also were Shirley Gensler and Jim Black when they received best supporting actress and actor. Play sponsors, who worked very hard, were Mrs. John Fall and Mrs. Jimmy Davis. THE CAST Annie ------- Kandace Bell Rev. Bird-----— Charles Luig Amelia Potts - - - Shirley Gensler Hepzibah Fairfield - - Karen Holder Penelope Fairfield — Kerri Matthews Peter Fairfield - - Gary Beesinger Henry Louvain------- Jim Black Mrs. Louvain-------Cyd Homady Junior-Senior Banquet Highlights Spring Activities “The Age of Aquarius set the theme for the banquet. David Fall was Master of Ceremonies, Richard Hill welcomed everyone, Gary Beesinger gave the response, Kerri Matthews read the prophecy, and Cyd Hornady read the will. After dancing to music by the Evergreen Highway, the banquet was a memory in the past that highlighted the spring activities. 32 33 California Trip California was the destination of the traditional senior trip of’71. They visited such points of interest as Carls- bad Caverns, Jaurez, Marineland, Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, and the Wax Museum. The seniors enjoyed the Broad- way production of “CoCo” starring Katharine Hepburn, a tour of “little Mexico” and Chinatown, footprints of famous stars at Grauman’s theater, and an evening trip to see the Dodgers and Giants play. On the way home, a stop in Las Vegas included a show at the Sands featuring singer Dianne Carroll and impressionist Rich Little. 34 Climaxes Senior Year 35 36 37 Juniors Fulfill Their Aims President: Vice-President: Secretary: Treasurer: RICHARD HILL BILL CROW RHONDA HOGGINS NANCY GAGE 38 Bill takes time out of Algebra II to relax. Picture taking calls for coats and ties. Dorothy Abbott Patty Alexander Steve Bell Mike Cameron Terry Canada Bill Crow Mike Downs Pat Downs Bobby Downing David Fall 39 Nancy Gage Charles Gaines Diane Geis Becky Gholson Donna Hammontree Rhonda Hoggins Diane Horany Judy Hilbeis Richard Hill Johnny Hudson Nancy, Casey, and Lonnie have the answers! Juniors 40 Academic Scenes Typify School Day George Huffman Duane Jackson Debbie Jentsch Robert Johnson Danny Koetter Sylvia Knox Terry Lear Karen Luig hard in Algebra II. Lonnie Maag Louanne Martin Cindy Martin Brian McPherson 41 Gary Miller Brenda Murray Tanya Owen Carolyn Phillips Jackie Pierce Casey Rodgers Sherry Schaefer Gary Smitson Jerry Stults Bonnie Waite Terry and Bonnie study the bulletin board on pollution. Sib gets very involved in signing an annual. Becky, you are not with the others - one, two, three. 42 “Our Girls’’ Dramatized by Juniors Best Supporting Actor and Actress: Charles Gaines and Rhonda Hoggins. Best Actor and Actress: Brian Mc- Pherson and Judy Hilbers. David Fall ------ Francis Lonnie Maag-------------Vivian Charles Gaines-----------Jesse Rhonda Hoggins — - - Hulda Cindy Martin-----------Phyllis Johnny Hudson---------Chester Judy Hilbers-------Aunt Jesse Brian McPherson - Mr. Lovejoy Jackie Pierce - - Mrs. Lovejoy Carolyn Phillips -Mrs. Wattles Gary Smitson-------Expressman Sophomore Officers President: Vice-President: Secretary - Treasurer: JIM LEWIS RONNIE BEESINGER JAN KING 44 Sophomores Strive Toward Goals Sophomores sit up and take notice in P. E. Typing has Nancy's and Denise's undi- vided attention. ! Ronnie Beesinger Nancy Bussey Johnny Byrd Clifford Frodyma David Goforth R. C. Graves Neil Gross Mark Groves Phil Hanrelson Carol Hopkins 45 Varied Kathy Hudson Jasper Hulse Donna Jackson Carol Jentsch Jan King Carol Koetter Jim Lewis Luann Morris Mike Mueller DeLane McGriff Kandy McWhorter Danny Peden Activities Mark Daily Routine Sophomores study hard to pass second year English. Carol puzzles over a difficult biology question. 46 Kathy learns how to write funny things in annuals. Sophomores strive for physical fitness in P. E. David Rater Phyllis Ridenour Paul Roberts Kathleen Schlabs Jo Ann Sheppard Bob Stallcup Denise Trent Kenny Triplett Vicki Victory Ronald Willett Donna sews up the final touches in geometry class. 47 President: Vice-President: Secretary -Treasurer: LEE CATHEY MIKE SCHLABS VICKI MAXWELL 48 Susan Abshire Derrel Beesinger Ward Campbell Lee Cathey Experimentation Furthers Knowledge General Science students test for fats, oils, and protein. Danny Coleman Rex Coleman Gretta Cox Mitzi Cox Bill Crowley Billie Gage Rodney Hallmark 49 Savory Foods Delight Freshmen Lea Homady Sue Kile Gary Koetter Leah Loftin Cheryl Martin Carl Matlock Vicki Maxwell Tina Morris John Murray Paul McBroom Freshman girls learn homemaking skills. 50 Lynn McWhorter Tommy Pendergrass Robert Petit Karen Quisenberry Freshmen View High School as Groovy Dalene Schaefer Mike Schlabs Randy Skinner Kerri Stanford Betsy Stewart Ronnie Williams Max Wood Phillip Yates 51 Eighth Graders Take Big Step Upward Teena Canada 92.9; Paul Wylie 92.2; Staci Williams 94; Jay McWhorter 90.3; Ronnie Denning 91.1; Vincent Goforth 89.6. 52 53 8-A Jill stops work to pose for camera. Mark Adams Steven Alsup James Ray Ash Jill Bledsoe Rhonda Campbell Teena Canada Curtis Cox Ronald Denning Debra Downing Will Fletcher Sharon Garlington Vincent Goforth Phillip Hill Leslie Knox Craig Loftin Karen McPherson Jan McWhorter Jay McWhorter Pam Martin Cecelia Owen Sandy Robertson Kim Stanford Carol Stewart Staci Williams Paul Wylie 54 Brenda Anderson Larry Boone David Brierton Leroy Campbell Pam Canada Doyle Coleman Buddy Cox Loretta Cox Larry Culwell Mike Eustace Billy Hilbers Becky Hoff Tommy Hulse Debbie Langley Tony Land Mark Mueller Linda Murray Clifton Nelson Weyman Oliver Stephen Parker Pam Riggins Brenda Schenk Pat Sheppard Steve Stults J. W. White 55 Leading yells at Jr. High games were Debbie Abshier, Jan McWhorter, Claudia Morrison, Staci Williams, Lou McWhorter, and Tammy McGriff. Bad luck loomed over the Jr. High football team when they lost the East half by the flip of a coin. In Basketball they came in second also. The boys are coached by Mike Wood. Coached by Fred McCown, the girls basketball team came in third. Seventh graders work earnestly to take the eighth graders, while eighth grad- ers look with high hopes to that spot that awaits them on the high school squad. Sports, Lots of Work, but Worth It Debbie Abshier Cindy Bussey Laura Geis Mark Green Scott Groves Danny Hopkins Bill Jentsch Julie Morris Claudia Morrison Sherri Patton 7-A What did you get for that answer, Claudia? That shot didn’t hurt did it, Steven? Peggy Petit Don Pollock Dorothy Schlabs Steven Shaw Ronnie Stallcup Rodney Williams Georgia Wood Fay Woodall Renee Wunsch 58 7-B What’s wrong, Barry, don't you enjoy Clay's hillbilly music? Jody, you're next for the T.B. test. Charles Anderson Lee Wayne Canada Teresa Choate Leslie Cohen Douglas Coleman Donnie Cox Jerry Eustace Cathy Frerich Danny Garza Mitchell Harrelson Jody Hudson Barry Hutson Clay Jackson Daran Kennon Dale Koetter Pat Martin Peggy Lowack Terry Rater Terri Skinner Carol Vieth Cathy Vieth 59 Vivian Abernathy Danny Alexander Shawn Alsup Debbie Aulds Jimmy Barrells Wayne Bell Bobby Bitner Luis Carcano Kenda Coleman Donald Hill Mark Harrelson Julie Loftis The teacher has their undivided attention. Brian Quisenberry Miles Roberts Karen Schlabs lisa Stubbs Lynn Ann Triplett James Taylor PICTURE NOT AVAILABLE 60 Ronald Byrd James Campbell David Canada Teddy Canada Barbara Chambles Linda Choate Nelson Ray Cox Mary Ann Culwell Billy Elledge Mike Frodyma Victor Goforth Jill Harrelson Diana Jackson Bill Johnson Doyle Meyer Jo Ann Murray Allen Pendergrass Mike Petit 61 Janice Ash Mike Aulds David Barton Judy Blassingame Linda Carcano Todd Coleman Dana Culwell Jeff Fletcher Diana Geis Dorcycle Gosler Mitch Green Sheila Hale Mrs. Owen’s 5-A Kathy Kerr CHANGING ACCENTS Tami and Mike look over new Fifth graders leam that Reading is Key to Success. books. Don Koetter Terry McCubbin Cathy Morrison Paul Parsley Celina Powell Tina Robertson Carlton Schlomach Rusty Skinner Leslie Stubbs Tami Tarno Allan Walsh Lexa Willeford 62 5-B Bobby Joe Adams Carla Akers Billy Anderson Gregg Bell Rodney Campbell Niki Cathy James Champion Jennifer Cohen Dave Coleman Ricky Graves Jerry Hemphill Jimmy Hemphill Joyce Hoff Loretta Jentsch Jimmy Kenner Billy Ray Maxwell Dusty McCOrd Rusty McCord Beverly Meyer Jack Mueller Judy Pendergrass Donna Sensabaugh Douglas Stanford Tommy Vieth Russell Williams 63 Mrs. Wallace’s 4th Grade Will Andrews Blane Buerger James Cox Lori Cox Mary Beth Gage Julie Groves Steven Hilbers Mark Jackson Sharon Jentsch Nubbin Johnston K. Lynn Lewis Linda Sue Maxwell Curtis Nelson Johnny Page Holly Patton Bobby Ty Robertson Darrell Ray Schenk Doug Stallcup Kenneth Stewart Mark Tucker Herby Victory Deniese Williams 64 Thomas Barrells Melinda Blassingame Rhonda Browning Billy Chambles Jeff Ray Clifton Russell Randy Stallcup Tommy Tamo Sandra Veith Matt Jackson Judy Koetter Tami McBroom Brenda Meyer Bill Owen Beverly Pendergrass 65 David Hopkins Teresa Koetter Jimmy Loftis Leticia Anderson Cynthia Ashbrook Chris Aulds Dana Barton Mary Sue Byrd Danny Carriger Sammy Cox Robin Dugan Jack Frank Peggy Frodyma Rosa Garza Wayne Harrelson Miss Duren’s 3rd Grade Sue McCubbin Jan McNish Mike Neal Melvina Neely Tammie Peden Theresa Riggins Nelson Sensabaugh John D. Wood Charts help to improve us of words. 66 3rd graders spend their off time studying. Mrs. Well’s 3rd Grade Abby Abernathy Cindy Akers Belinda Anderson Jeff Blass ingame Arlina Campbell Robert Champion Donnie Clemons Andy Cohen Sharia Cox Kaye Anne Cuba Duane Deen Greg Giddings Johnny Hemphill Lonnie Jentsch Jennifer Luig Charles Matlock Doris McGregor Rhonda Meyer Cynthia Page Terry Wayne Petit Byron Schlomach Lori Stubbs Terry Tamo Paula Willett 67 Darla Abshier Jamie Kay Adams John Barton Danny Ray Beck Bethann Bell Jesse Bitner Lonnie Buerger Christene Clink James Cox Fred Edge Marvin Geis Ben Giddings Mrs. Colville’s 2nd Grade Mrs. Colville's students concentrate on a question. Fred and Chester leam 2nd grade writing skills. Kelly Gosler Debbie Hilbeis Lurien Kennon Ellen Lofdn Donny Malon Donna Martin Mitzi McDaniel Caren Nelson David Wayne Petit Chester Southard Marsena Tucker Lee Veith 68 Mrs. Smithson’s 2nd Grade Shannon Alsup Shirley Anderson Matt Andrews Steve Barton Gary Beall Casey Blassingame Bennie Canada Jaime Carcano Jeanie Coger Dick Fletcher Vernon Geis David Haehn Denise consults with Matt about arithmetic problem. Apparently, second grade keeps these students busy. 69 Donna Akers Diane Anderson Sam Anderson Teresa Ashbrook Daryl Aston Lydia Barton Tracey Boone Jimmie Case Robert Choate Rodney Clemons Diane Deen James Fletcher First graders exhibit creative ability. Mrs. Elmore’s 1st Grade Sherry Hoff Joe Howell Donald Hughes Ronnie Malone David McCurrin Don McGregor Jerry Gray Shari Haigood Gladys Harrelson Jackie Harrelson Donnie Hilbers Gay McPherson Ronny Morris Selentino Munoz Clayton Schlomach Noble Skinner Royce Stallcup 70 Grade School Enjoys Parties December 22 the grade school classes gathered together to have their annual Christmas parties. Gifts were exchanged and the roommothers from each room were in charge of the re- freshments. Each teacher was presented a gift from her students and in return the teachers presented their students with little gifts. 71 Jr. High Creates “Sounds of Music” Led by Mr. Lonnie Dooly, the junior high and fifth grade bands work hard to learn musical techniques. Jr. High Band officers are: Terry Skin- ner, secretary; Danny Hopkins, presi- dent; and Tammy McGriff, vice- president. 72 Mr. ACHS — Gary Beesinger Gary Beesinger is known around ACHS for his talent, intelligence, friendliness, and leadership ability. He served on the Student Council for two years and was president of his senior class. The Spanish Club elect- ed him El Senor and he represented the American Legion at Boys’ State. Almost any pretty afternoon, Gary can be found at the City Park with his oil paints. 74 Miss ACHS — Shirley Gensler Active in school and community affairs, Shirley Gensler is a popular leader around ACHS. She has won the scholarship award all four years in high school, and was elected citizen of the year in 1969 and 1971. Shirley was a National Merit Finalist this year and received both the Science Foundation and West Texas Scholar- ship Award. 75 Homecoming Queen Karen Holder A look of surprise and sheer excitement describe the feelings of Miss Karen Holder when she was selected as the 1970 Homecoming Queen on Friday, September 26, She was presented red roses and a crown by Jim Black, •her escort. Flower girl and crown bearer for the occasion were Jo Lee Starnes and Chris Haigood, respectively. Karen was also chosen School Beauty of Archer City High School. Band Sweetheart Kandace Bell 78 Football Sweetheart Karen Luig 79 Freshmen DIANE ABSHIER and RANDY SKINNER 81 Best All Around Lora Smitson and Kerry Bowen Friendliest Nancy Gage and David Rater Who’s Who 1971 KANDACE BELL - Band Superlatives DOYLE RIGGINS Vocational Agriculture KERRI MATTHEWS Girls Athletics GARY BEESINGER - Spanish 84 Chosen by Faculty CYNTHIS FLETCHER - Library MICHAEL SHEPPARD - Industrial Arts CYD HORNADY - Social Studies CINDY MARTIN - English SHIRLEY GENSLER - Math Citizens of the Month Citizens Set Example for Student Body CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Shirley Gensler - November Charles Gaines - January 86 Brian McPherson - September Myrle Metcalf - April 87 Literary UIL’ers Win District and Regional Trophies Karen Holder and Kerri Matthews, Shorthand, Karen 2nd in District. INFORMATIVE SPEAKING - Brian McPherson 1st, District; 1st, Region; 1st, State. -Cindy Martin 1st, District; 1st, Region; 2nd, State. TYPISTS - Sherry Schaefer, Karen Luig 1st, District; and DeLang Mc- Griff, alternate. DEBATE - Bill Ed Crowley, Kathleen Schlabs, Luann Morris, Lee Cathey, and Jerry Stults. BELOW, SLIDE RULE - Myrle Metcalf 2nd, District; 2nd Region; Shirley Gensler 1st, District; 1st Region; Gary Beesinger 3rd, District. 88 SPELLERS - Kandy McWorther, Diane Geis, Nancy Gage 2nd in District and 2nd in Region; Cheryl Martin. ___jj SCIENCE - David Fall, Rhonda Hog- gins, Jim Black, and Shirley Gensler. PERSUASIVE SPEAKERS - Charles Luig 1st District, 1st Region; and Cyd JOURNALISM - Lonnie Maag, 3rd Region in Newswriting. Brian Mc- NUMBER SENSE - Cyd Hornady, Shirley Gensler 1st District; and Patty Alexander. PROSE READERS - Gary Beesinger and Kandace Bell. Students Exhibit Special Talents ABOVE: DAR, Shirley Gensler. CRISCO AWARD: BELOW: STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS FOR 1971-72: Richard Hill, President - Jim Lewis, Vice-Pres. Kathleen Schlabs. BETTY CROCKER AWARD: Lora Smitson. GIRLS’ STATE AND BOYS’ STATE: Nancy Gage, Cindy Martin, Charles Gaines, and Gary Smitson. 90 Organizations NHS Represents the Best of ACHS OFFICERS: Cindy Martin, Treasurer; Cyd Homady, V.-Pres.; Shirley Gensler, Presi- dent; Nancy Gage, Secretary, SEATED: Kathleen Schlabs, Cyd Hornady, Nancy Gage, Kandy McWhorter, Rhonda Hoggins, Cindy Martin, Patty Alexander, Shirley Gensler. STANDING: Lonnie Maag, Mrs. John Fall, sponsor, Brian McPherson, David Fall, Myrle Metcalf, Jim Lewis. 92 Charles and Mr. Adams discuss Stu- dent Council. Johnny shows new students around school. Student Council Leads the Way in ’71 Richard Hill was elected as 1971-72 President. Johnny Hudson, Vice-President; Kerri Matthews, Reporter; Charles Luig, President; Cindy Martin, Secretary. Jasper amuses crowd with his cam- paign speech. SEATED; Lonnie Maag, Ward Campbell, Kerri Matthews, Johnny Hudson, Charles Luig, Cindy Martin, Leah Loftin, R. C. Graves. STANDING; Lee Cathey, Gary Beesinger, Jim Black, Jim Lewis, and Richard Hill. 93 ACHS Activities Spotlighted Sighs of anguish when a picture would not crop or a headline would not count, tears when a picture didn’t take, and smiles when a job was well done all symbolized the effort of the staff of '71 WILDCAT and the award winning CAT’S CLAW. 94 by Cat’s Claw and Wildcat 95 Library — Key to Education and Entertainment The search for understanding begins with reading. Possibly the most dreaded and rewarding part of junior and senior English is the tradi- tional themes. Students seek to im- prove their ability to express them- selves and by reading become more adept at interpreting others. OFFICERS: Cynthia Fletcher, Presi- dent; Jackie Pierce, Sec.-Treas.;Cyd Hornady, V-Pres.; Karen Luig, Re- porter. SEATED: Bonnie Waite, Patty Gross, Sherry Schaefer, Jackie Pierce, Cynthia Fletcher, Cyd Hornady, Karen Luig, Debbie Jentsch. STANDING: Patty Alexander, Judy Hilbers, Tanya Owen, Lea Hornady, Lynn McWhorter, Phyllis Ridenour, Diane Geis, Nancy Gage, Marie Gage, Carolyn Phillips, Jean Ann Lewis, and Mrs. John Fall, sponsor. 96 Spanish Lab Aids Diction Development La Senorita, Brenda Graves El Senor, Gary Beesinger OFFICERS: Shirley Gensler, sec., Jim Black, pres., Gary Beesinger, vice-pres. 97 FHA Investigates Careers in Home Economics The 1970-71 FHA year was filled with fun, work, and excitement. Kathleen and Lora received overall trophies at AC Food and Clothing Show. Selected at FHA Beau at the Annual Sweetheart Dance was Rusty Denning. The rest of the year was highlighted with Christmas party and caroling, style show, election of girls of the month and new officers. OFFICERS: Lora Smitson, president; Jackie Pierce, 1st Vice-President; Doris Geis, 2nd Vice-President; Nancy Gage, Secretary; Karen Luig, Song Lead- er; Diane Horany, Parliamentarian; Donna Jackson, Historian; and Denise Trent, Reporter. Future Farmers Gain Valuable Experience for the Future 100 ‘A” Club Holds Traditional Initiation 101 Wildcat Marching Band 102 Concert FIRST ROW: Nancy Bussey, Lea Homady, Kandace Bell, and Cyd Homady. SECOND ROW: Cheryl Martin, Cindy Martin, Marcia McGriff, Debbie Petit, Debbie Jentsch, Carol Hopkins, Jo Ann Sheppard, Karen McPherson, Brenda Graves, and Kathleen Schlabs. THIRD ROW: Sherry Schaefer, Cecelia Owen, Donna Hammontree, Phil Harrelson, Mike Cameron, David Fall, George Huffman, Steve Alsup, Mike Mueller, Kerri Stanford, Luann Morris, Danny Peden, Gary Smithson, Steve Bell, and Brian McPherson. FOURTH ROW: Sue Kile, Sharon Garlington, Jill Bledsoe, Pam Martin, and Jan McWhorter. STANDING: Mr. Lonnie Dooley, director, Max Wood, Carolyn Phillips, Diane Horany, Will Fletcher, Lynn McWhorter, and Kathy Hudson. 105 Musicians Add Spirit to HCHS Pep rallies, marching, bus rides, excitement, enthusiasm, and fun played a big part in the lives of the members of this year's Wildcat Band, Through hard work, continuous effort, and a good band director, Mr. Lonnie Dooley, the band came out with a I in concert, which is a superi- or rating. Because of this achievement, the band decided to surprise Mr. Dooley with a party, but in turn, they were surprised with a party from Mr. Dooley. Also this year, the ACHS stage band was reformed. 106 Spring Concert Reveals 1971 Sweetheart As a great ending for an excit- ing year, the Archer City bands pre- sented their 1971 Spring Concert. The bands cleaned, painted, and decorated the stage, and spent several weeks working on the music for the concert. The stage band, beginner band, junior high band, and high school band put on an excellent performance, and then the moment everyone had been waiting for: Kandace Bell, at- tended by Cindy Martin and Cyd Hornady, was crowned as the 1971 Band Sweetheart. Band President, David Fall, presented Kandace with a dozen red roses. 108 SEASON RECORD Wildcats Electra 7 15 Henrietta 7 6 Throckmorton 0 0 Nocona 0 1 Notre Dame 20 14 Munday 0 44 Crowell 34 8 Chillicothe 28 12 Paducah 19 20 Holliday 34 0 110 Wildcats up-end dragons for short gain. V). Bowen fights for yardage against Notre Dame. Wildcats' defense falters at Holliday. CAPTAINS: Kerry Bowen, Rusty Denning, and Casey Rodgers. ABOVE: MANAGERS - Charles Gaines, Rickey Garlington, and Mark Groves. LEFT: COACHES - Bobby Ray, Eddie Morris, and Mike Wood. ill Cat’s Show Strong Effort Holliday puts clamp on Wildcat's ground attack. Wildcats Hamill and Lear escort Bowen against Chillcothe. Terry Lear exerts extra effort against Knights. Casey Rodgers intercepts Holli- day's aerial attempts. KERRY BOWEN Sr. - Tailback All-District Back LONNIE MAAG Jr. - Tackle RUSTY DENNING Sr. - End All-District End TERRY LEAR Jr. - Wingback ALLEN HAMILL Sr. - Off. Guard CASEY RODGERS Jr. - Quarterback Honorable Mention Offensive Back Defensive Back 112 Throughout 1970 BILL CROW Jr. - Tackle R. C. GRAVES Soph. - Def. Halfback DAVID RATER Soph. - End JASPER HULSE TOP RIGHT CORNER: Lonnie Maag and Mike Schlabs block for Ward Campbell, Soph. - Off. Guard ball carrier. ABOVE: Quarterback, Casey Rodgers back to pass as Kerry Bowen and Ward Campbell Block the defense. JIM LEWIS Soph. - End KENNY TRIPLETT Soph. - Guard Season 113 Freshmen Show Valuable Talent Bowen leads assault on Eagles. Juniors add spark to pep rally. WARD CAMPBELL RONNIE WILLIAMS Fresh. - Fullback Fresh. - Wingback 114 Wildcats swarm Henrietta. Explosive Spirit Marks ’70 Season KATHY HUDSON Sophomore AC OP. 95 Olney 52 79 Henrietta 55 65 Bowie 94 85 Iowa Park 67 57 Bowie 62 74 Bridgeport 57 78 Graham 76 61 Midway 66 69 Midway 67 79 Nocona 56 69 Notre Dame 95 47 Petrolia 62 93 Munday 43 69 Notre Dame 95 47 Petrolia 62 75 Holliday 52 48 Notre Dame 55 51 Petrolia 64 66 Holliday 64 70 Midway 76 52 Diamond Hill 83 61 Paducah 76 71 Electra 59 55 Megargel 50 57 Petrolia 68 Wildcats Reach 8-A Playoffs 116 Seniors Lead Wildcats 117 CASEY RODGERS JOHNNY HUDSON LONNIE MAAG JERRY STULTS Junior Junior Junior Junior Guard Guard Forward Forward Hon. Ment. 118 Wildcats Bench Proves Strong 119 Girl’s Sports Liven STANDING: Rhonda Hoggins, Karen Matthews, Denise Trent, Karen Luig and Fred McCown, Coach. MANAGERS: Jan King, Tina Morris and Kathy Hudson; Leslie Knox, scorekeeper. Holder, Lora Smitson, Nancy Gage, Debbie Petit, Jackie Pierce, Kerri , Kandace Bell, and Carol Jentsch. KNEELING: Tina Morris, manager, ACHS Activities KERRI MATTHEWS Sr. - Forward All-District KAREN HOLDER Sr. - Guard All-District LORA SMITSON Sr. - Guard DEBBIE PETIT Sr. - Guard BELOW: Lora Smitson traps Antelope forward. Kerri Matthews does jumper from side. Karen Holder defenses Petro lia. Next Year Brings High Hopes AC's Karen Luig drives on Holliday. Jackie tips the rebound. Denise Trent sneaks in two. Rhonda Hoggins watches the ball hopefully! 123 Spirited Leaders Arouse Enthusiasm 124 STANDING: Leah Loftin, Betsy Stewart, Dalene Schaefer, Sherry Schaefer, Donna Jackson, Marie Gage, and Carol Hopkins. KNEELING: Kandy McWhorter, Coach McCown, Kathy Hudson, Tina Morris, and Diane Abshier. ‘B’ Team Awaits Their Chance 125 STANDING: Mark Grover, Lee Cathey, R. C. Graves, Jim Lewis, Randy Skinner, David Rater, and Coach Ray. KNEELING: Jasper Hulse, Ronnie Williams, Kenny Triplett, and Bill Ed Crowley. Cindermen Show Competitive Spirit 126 Golfers Advance to Regional Charles Gaines, Mark Groves, Jerry Stults, Jim Lewis, and Jim Black. 127 Tennis Team Comes On Strong Phyllis Ridenour singles; Kerri Jane Matthews and Carol Jentsch doubles. 128 or ' Advertisements SOUTHERN ENGRAVING COMPANY Tom Holley, Representative 134 West Clay Houston, Texas Wichita Fall's Oldest Department Store BEREND BROTHER’S FEED STORE Archer City, Texas dpclurkans Phone 574-4915 Downtown and Parker Square BAND BOOSTERS 130 JOE PISTOCCO PONTIAC-CADILLAC, INC. 7th and Austin WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS Bus. Phone 322-5451 Res. Phone 692-4610 Journalism class gathers for a ride in a 1971 Firebird. LONE STAR GAS CO. A. J. MORRIS AGENCY Mike Considers Using A. C. Morris Agency for All His Insurance Needs. 206 East Walnut 574-4214 Archer City, Texas 574-4546 204 North Center Archer City, Texas 131 ml For Oilfield Supplies Call DAVIS SUPPLY CITY CLEANERS Ph. 574-4215 217 North Center Archer City, Texas Owned and Operated by ELBERT ALSUP JOHNNY’S MEN’S HAIRSTYLING 322-6904 710 Brook Wichita Falls, Texas 111 East Main Archer City, Texas KRUGER’S JEWELRY • OH-HH OFFIC€ OUT-FITTERX r rttl1 fUHNITUM«PRINTING-DUPLICATING PRODUCT Dial 322-2l46pP jr� 816 SCOTT • WICHITA FALLS. TEXAS • P. O. BOX 779 A. B. Dick Duplicating Products 801 Indiana Wichita Falls, Parker Square Texas For Your Automobile Needs Try TEXET AUTO SUPPLY 132 Ph. 574-4213 213 North Center Archer City, Texas ELECTRIC: SERVICE COMPANY for you You bet the times are changing. Today, as never before, young people are contributing directly to our way of life . . . providing fresh ideas and energy; helping shape business and industry to the needs of people in these changing times. At Texas Electric, keeping up with change is a big job. But we're work ing at it — combining the energy, ideas and enthusiasm of youthful employees with the re- sources and experience of some grayer heads. That's what Texas Electric is all about. A group of people —young, older and in-between—working to provide the electric service which will make possible so many of the changes and improvements the future holds. 116 South Sycamore,Archer City, Texas 574-4501 KAREN FOX, Owner 574-4464 Dick McDaniel and Paul Wylie dream of one day owning a Ford. GOLDEN ROOSTER Students Take a Break at the Golden Rooster While Snapping Advertisement Pictures for the Yearbook. SYLVIA BRANDON, Owner 105 South Center 574-4314 134 Archer City, Texas Troy's is a Favorite Hangout for Jackie, Karen, and Debbie. TROY’S DRIVE-IN 308 South Center 574-4 LASATER’S STUDIO Olney, Texas A Familiar Face Around Archer City School. Archer City, Texas Robert Johnson, Terry Canada, and Pat Downs Boning-Up on Current Events. WICHITA FALLS TIMES RECORD NEWS 1301 Lamar 767-8341 Wichita Falls, Texas 135 THE L T. BURNS ESTATE FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING 322-5426 Wichita Falls, Texas COW LOT 1200 E. Scott 767-3255 Wichita Falls, Texas JOE E. SHELTON INSURANCE 110 1 2 East Walnut 574-4543 Archer City, Texas BROTHERTON WHITE CUSTOM TROPHY HOUSE Sporting Goods Wholesale and Retail 2203 Avenue H Phone 322-1109 Wichita Falls, Texas 76309 All-Tournament Trophies. Senior Archerettes Proudly Display Their 2nd Place Brotherton and White Trophy Which They Received at the AC Tourney. Lora Smitson and Kerri Matthews are Also Showing Their PETRO DRILLING PRODUCING COMPANY 227 North Center 574-4623 Archer City, Texas SHAMBURGER LUMBER CO. 201 North Center 574-4553 Archer City, Texas GRAVES HOLT’S NELSON’S PLUMBING SPORTING TEXACO GOODS ELECTRIC Team Outfitters {Jt j Wholesale - Retail 212 West Cottonwood 574-4821 815 Scott Phone: 723-2648 303 South Center Archer City, Texas Wichita Falls, Texas 754-4231 Archer City, Texas CITY PHARMACY 574-4912 113 South Center Archer City, Texas 138 Billy Examines the New '71 Model Cars at the City Pharmacy. OILFIELD ARCHER WELL SERVICE Archer City, Texas JERRY WILLETT AMOS PARSLEY 574-4420 Phone 574-4520 574-4281 BOYD’S OFFICE TYPEWRITERS Karen Holder Tries Her Salesmanship on Lynn McWhorter and Lea Hornady. HOLDER’S JEWELRY 209 South Center 574-4535 Archer City, Texas 124 Fre-Mar Valley - 723-0471 Wichita Falls, Texas 76301 Special Rental Rates for Students It puts the stamp of success on everything you do. HAIGOOD AND CAMPBELL 106 1 2 East Walnut Archer City, Texas 574-4622 Ward Rests Against His Father's New Truck. MEMBER OF FDIC THE FIRST STATE BANK Mark and David Learn the Banking Business From the Ground Up. 574-4566 101 South Center Archer City, Texas 140 AULDS VARIETY 574-4422 Archer City, Texas The Auld's Children Find Many Interesting Articles at Their Daddy’s Store. ARCHER FLOWER GIFT 304 North Center 574-4913 Archer City, Texas KING’S FOOD STORE Paul Keeps Busy in His Spare Time By Sacking Groceries at King's Food Store. WALSH BROTHERS Mobil 101 North Center 574-4922 Archer City, Texas 141 574-4812 Archer City, Texas 315 South Center HICKMAN AND JANSEN 234 East Main 574-4532 Archer City, Texas McWhorter’s FOOD STORE 574-4515 211 South Center Archer City, Texas David and Darrell are pulling for Hickman and Jansen. Karen Admires a Coat at Beall's Which Caught Her Eye. BEALL’S DEPARTMENT STORE 574-4823 119 South Center Archer City, Texas NEELY, TIRE COMPANY CITY BARBER 574-4122 SHOP Mankins Highway Archer City, Texas ARCHER COUNTY NEWS Jerry and Jim read the Archer County News right off the press. 201 West Main JOE K. STULTS, Prop. Archer City, Texas 574-4569 MAX KREUTZ 101 Scott 766-4335 Wichita Falls, Texas FARM-RANCH SUPPLY Archer City, Texas GERALD SHAW - C. T. McDANIELS 4 Yesterdays A hundred of them filled with the joy and wonder that a thousand tomorrows may never bring. The events of yesterday take their final form between the pages of a book. Such a little thing to hold the accomplishments of men. Such an important thing to hold the key to memories. ) u jiv KtAi - ty J)j-C£4)u s4J! i $iza 1 ■ cc jw £c. 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