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

Text from Pages 1 - 156 of the 1988 volume:

A belief in the education of their youngsters prompted early settlers to establish a school in Archer City in 1886. The first permanent structure was built in 1910 on the same site as the present high school. This two-story, red brick building, built in 1925, has seen hundreds of graduates pass through its doors. Table of Contents We believe in each other OPENING ‘We believe school groups are best way to stay active ORGANIZATIONS ‘We believe in keeping in shape ATHLETICS ‘We believe in recognizing special people HONORS ‘We believe in respecting our teachers FACULTY ‘We believe friends can make the difference HIGH SCHOOL We believe in keeping things down to size LOWER GRADES We believe m ourselves CLOSING 1988 WILDCAT Vol. 43 Archer City High School 600 South Ash Archer City, TX 76351 (817) 574-4713 Enrollments: 9-12: 151 K-8: 433 2 14 30 56 1 ... in each other The entire gym was black except for one spotlight on the speaker. Students wearing little colored signs pinned on by the cheerleaders fidg- eted excitedly in the stands. The football team sat solemnly on benches under a huge “Beat the Eagles! sign. For a few seconds, silence reigned. Everyone knew of the struggle that would begin with this first district game. Then the speaker, Coach Terry Wolf, began his speech. He told of how the students must believe in their team, and the players must believe in themselves to ever even hope of winning. He spoke of his faith in the Wildcats and inspired his listeners to have faith in them too. Toward the end of his speech, a new chant began. Starting weakly but quickly gaining strength, the words We believe! echoed throughout the gym. The motto didn’t die there, how- ever. It cheered the football team to a victory over Electra and the girls' basketball players to the district play-offs. Those words were also seen on signs that flew into the air when the boys’ basketball team be- came AA State Champions!! That theme was carried through- out the year and appeared at every competition in which ACHS partic- ipated. Those two words told eve- ryone that they believed in the abil- ity of both their teams and themselves. Opening Can you believe what is in style? Students explore fashion from head to toe From Mohawks to unlaced high tops, students expressed their feelings by what they wore and how they did their hair. Hair styles varied but very popular was the easy, flirty “totally moussed look used by both sexes. Girls could get that wet, stringy look with a handful of stout mousse while guys made their short cropped locks stand up with only a dab of it. On a bit wilder note was the tic-tac-toe or number shaved on the side of the head. If the razor slipped, one could go bald on both sides with a strip down the middle fashioned after Mr. T. Corona Beach Club tee-shirts ABOVE: Girls’ “uniform” of 1988 is mod- eled by Amy Davis: faded mini, loose cropped tee-shirt, Keds and socks. She tops off the outfit with moussed hair. RIGHT: On a typical school day, numer- ous long, long skirts could be found. Kash McMurray, Shannon Teichman, Staci Wright, and Melesha Eldridge wear the latest fashion in dresses.________________________ We believe in wild clothes and messy lock- ers . . . Tommy Victory, junior proved popular once again, along with wildly patterned tie-dyes. Skirt lengths were anywhere from extra long to very mini, depending on the person and the whim. Baggy pants appeared on guys, only the vogue thing was to roll the legs tightly around the ankles. Couple that with sockless shoes and a pair of suspenders, and there was a “sharp dressed guy. Keds and crinkled socks were still the most common finish for girls. Some did, however, go as far as to remove the socks. Naturally, fashion isn’t always painless. Students fried their skin under the broiling sun for that “Amazon tan, and wearing shoes without socks created quite a few blisters. As girlfriends mourned the loss of boyfriend’s hair for the shaved look, they realized it was all in the name of fashion. 4 III opening Page sponsored by CRUTCHER OIL PROPERTIES West Highway 25 Archer City, TX LEFT: For the long and short of it: split skirts seem to fit the bill. Anna Hilbers, Shannon Teichman, and Trisha Vanbebber model three of the denim skirt styles. BELOW: Tennis shoes, high tops, low tops, tied, or untied — everyone wears them. BOTTOM OF PAGE: LEFT: Gordon Hamilton has probably the most radical hair style — the Mohawk. CENTER: Kraig Knox's football number is shave on each side of his head. RIGHT: Surely two moussed heads mut be better than one. Page sponsored by CAROLYN’S RESTAURANT Carolyn Kenny Archer City, TX opening 5 You’d better believe it... Wildcats finally become 1988 AA State Champs It was a long drive to Austin. The Wildcats and their coaches had not only five hours in the vans that took them to state, but years of practice for the development of skills that took them to Erwin Center. Most of the team had been playing together since junior high, others even longer in back yards or on driveway goals. The state champions were more than just teammates — they were friends. Surviving Coach Nat Lunn’s late night or holiday practices, endless run- ning drills, and continual pressure to succeed, the Wildcats got the release they needed. The evidence of their success was around their necks the night of their win and sits in the trophy case by the cafeteria surrounded by the dismantled basketball net. Although the excitement has died down, the moment that the final buzzer sounded is forever frozen in the Wild- cats’ minds. Everytime one of them passes the newly erected sign at the courthouse, the pride surges through him once again. ABOVE: Wearing the first gold medals in the basketball history of the school, the 1988 Wildcats indicate that they are truly “No. I” in the entire state of Texas. PhotobyTomBeesiey RIGHT: Just seconds before the final buzzer of the championship game in the state tournament Coach Nat Lunn cautions his team, Don't fOUl; don’t fOUl.’’ PhotobyTomBeesiey 6 opening Page sponsored by ARROWHEAD BAIT SHOP BIG M’S CAFE Shirley Angela McCabe Route 2 Wichita Falls, TX “We believe in going for the gold ... Chris Ditto, junior ABOVE LEFT: Assistant coach Stan Davis and Donny Bates can hardly believe that the state championship trophy will finally go home with the Wildcats, photo by Tom Beesiey LEFT: Senior Eric Powell shoots a three- pointer in the last minutes of the game against Liberty Hill. Photo by Tom Beesiey Page sponsored by A TOUCH OF CLASS FLORISTS 3406 Buchanan Wichita Falls, TX opening HIT Believe it or not... Teachers use unbelievable methods to teach What makes a class interesting? It's certainly not text- book questions or endless reading exercises. The best part of most high school courses are the assignments that are a little unusual. Bill Crowley's freshman class got a new perspective of English when it was blindfolded. After reading works by Helen Keller, students tried to do everyday things like writing on paper or asking questions when both blind and mute. Becky Schreiber added a little spice to her Spanish classes by assigning them Mexican dishes to prepare. While learning to say American foods in Spanish, they also discovered how to make burritos, sopapillas, and fajitas. By the time everyone had brought a dish, the class was ready for good ol’ hamberguesas! Coach Terry Wolf's world history class got its action from World War II. Students had to come up with several WWII items and speakers, or even create new ones. In addition to the usual medals, uniforms, and pictures were a cake of Adolf Hitler and a battlefield pizza. The usual momentum of Carol Campbell's academic English IV class was slowed — for one day only — when she allowed her seniors to catch up on reading Wuthering Heights. After leaving the room to run off a set of papers, she returned to the class only to find them sprawled all over the floor! Although the unusual class days are not necessary to fulfill essential elements, they certainly make getting an education more fun. Who would ever guess you'd play with toothpicks, clay, and marbles in English or sing Christmas carols in Spanish class? 8 III opening Page sponsored by HILBERS OIL GAS Box 670 Archer City, TX ABOVE: She really thinks we're read- ing, laughs Gary Bates while taking it easy with a copy of Wuthering Heights. LEFT: Kristi Walker shows off her World War II cake complete with swastika and Adolf Hitler. Page sponsored by B H EXTERMINATION Route 2 Box 206 Wichita Falls, TX opening HI 9 Believing in their futures ... Teens see part-time jobs as stepping stones to careers never passed. So, $ 3.35 an hour work will have to remain a stepping stone for the future’s bigger and ] better-paying jobs. Only $ 3.35 an hour? Whether typing, waiting tables, or stocking shelves, that’s what the typical high school worker makes. Although it’s certainly not a career job, “it beats noth- ing as most say. Most of the teens work for spending money, although a few have car payments or are saving for college. Armstrong’s Finer Foods hires the most high school students. Other work places in town include Dairy Queen, The Movie Flouse, Carolyn’s, Archer Drug Store, M T Schlegel Company, and various bit serv- ices. Some of Archer’s youth even do work for the city. “It’s not a lot of money, said Dairy Queen's Julie Lowack, “but we don’t need that much right now. Besides, I want the experience for better jobs. We believe in working our way to the top ... Steven Schroeder, junior RIGHT: David Hamill waits with groceries for his customer to show him which car to put them in. TOP RIGHT: Angela Roberts types IRS forms in Kent Hansen’s CPA office. FAR RIGHT: James Browning ac- cepts a customer’s check as payment at Armstrong's Finer Foods. Other teens totally disagree. Some of us need more money, said Deanna Roy, a waitress at Carolyn’s. “We need to save for col- lege in addition to just spending money. A mere $ 3.35 is slave wages! Although a higher minimum wage was proposed in 1988, the measure Page sponsored by McMURRAY MACHINE WORKS 2900 Burk Road Wichita Falls, TX io opening Page sponsored by STATE FARM INSURANCE Route 2 Box 183 Wichita Falls, TX LEFT: Jimmy Perry straightens jars of pickles on Armstrong's shelves. BELOW: Unwrapping and setting out lettuce is one of Mike Wilson's duties as another Arm- strong employee. LEFT: “That’s not on the menu!” says Dairy Queen worker Julie Lowack as she has her picture taken instead of receiving a drive-through order. opening 11 Homecoming ceremony blows bystanders away Although the queen’s crown did not get stuck on her escort’s shoulder pad or disappear completely and no one had to stand in the rain or trudge through a muddy parking lot, high winds raised havoc upon this year's homecoming. Nominees clung to their dresses and attempted to control their hair while waiting to walk across the field. Mum-bearing fans clutched their flying ribbons and disintegrating flowers, while men and boys held their hats firmly to their heads. Band members scurried about the stands, trying to catch loose music. Despite the wind, the ceremony went smoothly. Jackie Graham was crowned Homecoming Queen by senior Gary Bates. Nominees included Michelle Bledsoe, Angela Keiser, and Gretchen Laudermill. After the game, the Homecoming dance was held indoors at the Country Club, giving relief to the wind-blown fans. ABOVE RIGHT: Elaborately decorated mums are traditionally worn to school on Homecoming Friday. Khristie Davis and Amy Davis try to juggle soft drinks while contending with flowers, ribbons, and trinkets. ABOVE: Just minutes before the Home- coming Queen coronation, Laci Cash, crown bearer, adjusts the tie of Josh Winter, who carried the roses. RIGHT: Gary Bates (No. 44) helps Homecoming Queen Jackie Graham onto the hood of the car that will carry her around the football field. 12 III opening Page sponsored by ARCHER FLOWER GIFT SHOP 304 North Center Archer City, TX LEFT: Homecoming Queen nominees Michelle Bledsoe, Gretchen Laudermill, and Angela Keiser try to main- tain a smile despite the windy weather as they are driven around the football field after the coronation ceremonies. LEFT: Lorraine Morrison serves fruit punch to ex- students at the traditional tea hosted by the home- making department. ABOVE RIGHT: A roaring bon- fire burned on Thursday night before the Home- coming game is the first official activity of Homecoming '87. “We believe in keeping in touch with our ed- ucational roots ... ’ Becky Schreiber, English-Spanish teacher Page sponsored by THE DINNER BELL 105 South Center Archer City, TX opening 13 .. . school groups are best way to stay active One of the most active school or- ganizations was not in high school; it was a group of elementary stu- dents called Archer City Talented Students (ACTS). At the beginning of the year, ACTS listened to speakers who told them about nursing home life. ACTS was involved with Texas Future Problem Solving which dealt with the elderly. Later, ACTS “rolled in dough” at the Archer Service Center by mak- ing rikis, a Greek cookie. Before the year was out, these students had visited a bank, inves- tigated the problems a handicapped person would have at school, par- ticipated in a state problem-solving contest, ventured into history by reading roadside markers, visited a cemetery, performed the play “The Beach, and attended Creativity Day with Windthorst. The new group, led by teacher Theresa Henry, approached every project with enthusiasm. Many of the members even submitted arti- cles telling of their activities to the school paper, the CAT’s CLAW. Organizations NHS proves they’re Naturally Hard-working Students! Splash, s.losh, splatter, smooth, drip? These were the most familiar sounds to the National Honor Society as they repainted every pole, rack, signpost, and goal on the school campus during spring break. The actual painting wasn’t the only labor involved in the service project. Money for the paint was earned by selling donuts to high school students during break. These funds also helped purchase Mr. Gray’s new reclining chair. Those, however, weren't the only activ- ities of the NHS. The group took its turn decorating the halls for a football game, including the huge sign that fell all the way from the third floor English room to the ground. They also held their annual induc- tion which brought in four new members. Mrs. Linda Gray, NHS sponsor, feels the group has really become more involved the past few years. They (NHS) never did ser- vice projects until last year, even though it's a criteria for having a chapter , said Mrs. Gray. So it's obviously improved and I still look for things to get better. But things are definitely better for the National Honor Society as their enrollment slowly rises. Each year more are willing to participate in service projects and in sev- eral years this year's members will have forgotten all about the clumps of paint that almost never came out of their hair, and maybe the paint drips will eventually wear off the sidewalks. ABOVE: Top row: Will Stallcup, Andy Bowen, Billy Tyler, Chris Ditto, Bret Murphy, Gary Bates. Second Row: Frank Greenthaler, Shannon Sternadel, Jeff Ash, vice-president; Eric Powell, president; Michelle Bledsoe. Seated: Chris Gray, Deanna Roy, Angela Roberts,secretary; Melesha Eldridge. TOP RIGHT: Angela Roberts meets Shannon Sternadel eye to shoulder as she “pins'' the new NHS member. RIGHT: Jeff Ash better not eat all the brownies! thinks Bret Murphy as he waits behind Deanna Roy and Frank Greenthaler for a coke at NHS induction exercises. 16 III oraanizations Pa9e sponsored by ARCHER CITY FAMILY PRACTICE Box 1166 Archer City, TX Students form own council TOP: Student council officers are Jeff Ash, president; Frank Greenthaler, secre- tary; and Gary Bates, vice-president. RIGHT: Back row- Marjorie Ledyard, An- gela Keiser, Aaron Ledyard, Sam Berube, Mark Southard, Sherry Shultz, Michael Hilbers. Seated-Jeff Ash, Frank Green- thaler, Gary Bates, Chris Gray. Not pic- tured-Will Stallcup. Page sponsored by SEVEN BAR RANCH HORSE DIVISION Box 579 Archer City, TX x organizations 17 Esta usted escuchando? “Escuche, por favor!” This phrase, translated as “Listen, please!” is one of the first learned in Mrs. Becky Schreiber’s Spanish class- es. Listening skills are an important part of learning Spanish insists Mrs. Schreiber, although she admits that answering the repetitive questions from the tape are not the most fun. “If you can’t hear and understand Span- ish, it won’t do you any good to try to speak it, said Mrs. Schreiber. Both levels of her Spanish classes help with the front lawn flower beds and cook Mexican dishes. “That’s def- initely more fun! said Spanish I stu- dent Jama Leamon. “But I guess we’ve got to do it all. ABOVE: “Lookie what we didl'Tommy Victory and Eric Terry show off their “Mickey” pinata, while Joe Rayburn tells the first grade class about his Raggedy Ann. RIGHT: Barry Peden is caught in the act of decorating James Browning's truck with shoe polish and weeds from the flow- er garden. FAR RIGHT: Donny Bates takes a break from sweeping the sidewalk by balancing the broom on his hand. Page sponsored by DAN, NATHAN, AND LUKE HAILE Box 732 Archer City, TX ; 18 III organizations Future Farmers of America still growing ABOVE RIGHT: Jackie Graham- FFA Sweet- heart RIGHT: Front:Allen Trimble, Keith Fox, Freddie Sterm, Andy Bowen, Kristi Walker, Bret Tepfer, David Hamill, Derek Patton Second Row: Will Stallcup, Melanie Meador, Jackie Gra- ham, Gary Bates, Jeff Ash, Scott Crutcher, Bill Crutcher, James Browning, Jeff Marney Third Row: Marlon Meador, Will Yoakum, Michael Roy, Clint Nel- son, Sean Wolf, Shan- non Wright, Mistie El- dridge, Sam Berube, Joe Dale Rater, Kirk Devrow Page sponsored by ARCHER CITY PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION Box 1046 Archer City, TX organizations III 19 Journalism proves to be no easy task Auugghhh!!! This was a common sound in the journalism room as staff members ex- perienced exasperation caused by everything from computer quirks to stubborn staplers. The Cat's Claw very nearly met its death during late winter months. The small staff of students taking the class at different times could not handle the load of both the paper and the Wildcat annual. In fact, the yearbook itself was not completed until a month after school was out. ABOVE: Editor Deanna Roy prepares to take her computer frustration out with a baseball bat. RIGHT: After having no luck with page layouts, Debbie Sandifer cov- ers her head with rough drafts. FAR RIGHT: Gimme it! Will Stallcup and Jama Leamon fight over an article written as a joint effort between them and Melesha Eldridge. 20 III organizations Page sponsored by OILFIELD SERVICE EQUIPMENT Box 489 Archer City, TX The staff will be doing some chang- ing for next year. Atlthough a few mem- bers know how to use the newspaper's computer system, the Cat's Claw's fu- ture is still uncertain. I don't think people realize all the work journalism takes, said adviser Patt Giddings. If students want to keep the newspaper, maybe they need to think about helping. Although new people may not make pictures easier to crop or articles easier to write, it would help silence some of the staff's frustrated articulations. FAR LEFT: Jama Leamon tries to twist her cropper into making the correct size pic- tures. LEFT: Melesha Eldridge pigs out during an after-hours workshop. BELOW: I quit! says Emilie Haning as she throws the Cat’s Claw pages in the air. Future Homemakers of America keep group alive ABOVE: FHA OFFICERS: Me- lanie Meador, secretary; Tere- sa Flemming-Kloxin, presi- dent: Jackie Graham, vice- president. RIGFIT: FFIA — First row: Jackie Graham, Marsha Mydlowski, Lee Ann Bishop, Missy Jancik, Shannon Teichman Second row: Dee Ann Blackburn, Anna Hilbers, Kandie Tally, Rita Moore Third row: Melanie Meador, Teresa Flemming-Kloxin, Becky Sandifer, Monica Broday organizations III 21 Page sponsored by ARCHER COUNTY ABSTRACT 111 South Center Archer City, TX “Who called me ’Dum Major’?’’ I used to be scared to death of Karen Aulds. She was drum major when I was a 7th grader in my first year of marching band. I winced every time she walked by, praying that she hadn't just seen my out-of-step marching or heard my out-of-time notes. I lived in fear of her turning her disciplinary wrath upon me, loudly announcing my every mistake to the entire band. I was afraid of her, respected her, and sometimes hated her. She was most unlike me in every way — her shy, frightened, little beginner. Yet four years later she was me. During the two years I was drum major, I learned that I had to be strong, tough, and demanding. I was often in charge of discipline, so I had to be disciplined myself. I had to push the band to keep working when I, too, wanted to quit. There were many, many times when my job was difficult, but I always had to keep trying. Even when there seemed no hope, I had to show everyone that we did have a chance. It hurt to yell at my friends, and it was painful to be ignored. But I knew I was the one person who could never give up. Although our year was far from glorious, we proved one thing — we didn't quit over a few bad ratings. And I will always remember Mr. Fetsch — and respect him — even when dozens of other directors have come and gone. I may have not always been the best of drum majors, but I stuck it out. I hope others do too, because I know that one day the Archer City Wildcat Band will be on top again. by Deanna Roy ABOVE RIGHT: Drum major Deanna Roy. RIGHT: Band director Fidelis Fetsch pre- pares to jump from the high dive at the band’s summer pool party. FAR RIGHT: Flag Corps members (top) Amy Davis, Debbie Black- burn, Julie Lowack, Traci Parish, (bottom) Teresa ABOVE: Doug Fulford, Freshman All-District tuba; Becky Sandifer, High School All-District flute; Heather Bollman, High School All-District tuba; De- anna Roy, High School All- District, All-Region trom- bone. RIGHT: Twirler Karen Mendenhall. FAR RIGHT: Drum major Deanna Roy di- rects marchers to Old Time Rock and Roll. 22 1 organizations Page sponsored by HOPKINS PERFORATING SERVICE Box 958 Archer City, TX LEFT: We love our band bus!” says Band Council. (Clockwise from left) Jama Leamon, flag captain; Melesha Eldridge, vice- president; Karen Mendenhall, secretary; Khristie Davis, president; Deanna Roy, drum major. BELOW: Newcomer Doug Fulford in- spects grass as he watches practice in hopes of an opening in the show. FAR LEFT: Karen Mendenhall rocks to Old Time Rock and Roll,” a fa- vorite of the fans and play- ers, at an indoor pep rally. LEFT: Debbie Blackburn twirls her flag in the band hall when high winds force corps inside. BELOW: “Being an upper classman can be fun! says Jama Leamon after making fresh- man Bill Crutcher carry the bells as Traci Parish tags along. organizations III 23 Eighth grade boosts band in numbers “Band! “Hey! “Atten-hut, ten-hut!” “Go big black!” This command, familiar to both band members and fans, signaled the be- ginning of practice or half-time. Starting their rehearsals in August, upper classmen began training the 21 eighth graders, almost a third of the entire band, to march. “It wasn't easy to discipline them all, said Billy Tyler,junior trumpet player. Practices continued every day and on Tuesday nights for the duration of football season. The band showed its weekly progress during game halftimes. Playing songs such as Ventura, Old Time Rock and Roll, For Your Eyes Only, and the Flintstones, the band featured key players, percussion and soloists. Aux- ilaries also entertained fans and highlighted the games themselves. ABOVE: Drummers Stacy Schroeder, Doug Mayfield, and Misty Graves do not seem distracted by Mindy Berend's cymbals during afternoon band practice. RIGHT: Angela Kinsey, Missy Jancik, and Shannon Sternadel prove that summer band is not all work as they munch on goodies at a band party held at the local swimming pool. 24 organizations Page sponsored by GARY SOUTHARD Box 1208 Archer City, TX RIGHT: Drummers Misty Graves and Staci Schroeder rehearse Flintstones on the band practice field the day before contest. BELOW: French horn player Chris Gray gives drum major Deanna Roy and flag girl Wendy Peden a lift to the practice field on the drum major podium.. BELOW: Still sporting the face paint from Black Out Day, Tommy Victory, Paul McGregor, and Donny Victory leave the stands for the half-time show at the Archer City-Holliday game. FIRST ROW: Karen Mendenhall, Deanna Roy, Margaret Harlan SECOND ROW: Shane Wright, Shanan McWhorter, Mindy Berend, Angela Kinsey, Mistie Eldridge, Shelly Teichman, Mitzi McLemore, Kristi Jentsch, Shannon Teichman, Kara Green, Misty Graves, Randi Foster THIRD ROW: Wendy Peden, Casey Johle, Brandy Peden, Amy Becker, Missy Jancik, Stacy Schroeder, Walter Fullerton, Diann Clark, Jennifer Clark, Sheri Shults, Brandy Dupont, Trey Reed, Kelly Hanson, Teresa Mooney FOURTH ROW: Amy Davis, Jenny Phillips, Gretchen Laudermill, DeeAnn Blackburn, Melesha Eldridge, Dan Haile, Matt Williams, Chris Gray, Khristie Davis, Lorie McCown, Heather Bollman, Shannon Wright, Brandon Brewer, Jama Leamon FIFTH ROW: Traci Parish, Tommy Victory, Paul McGregor, Chris Ditto, Doug Mayfield, Shannon Sternadel, Mr. Fetsch, Bill Crutcher, Donny Victory, Billy Tyler, Steve Willett, Debbie Blackburn Page sponsored by MR. AND MRS. BARRY MORRISON Box 668 Archer City, TX organizations III 25 Thirty-six students compete at district Ken Schreiber EXTEMPORANEOUS INFORMATIVE SPEAKING: Angela Roberts EXTEMPORANEOUS PERSUASIVE SPEAKING: Deanna Roy Will Stallcup PROSE INTERPRETATION: Teresa Mooney FEATURE WRITING: Debbie Sandifer EDITORIAL WRITING: Deanna Roy Melesha Eldridge NEWS WRITING: Debbie Sandifer HEADLINE WRITING: Deanna Roy Melesha Eldridge READY WRITING: Deanna Roy SPELLING: Melesha Eldridge Debbie Blackburn Teresa Mooney NUMBER SENSE: Eric Powell Frank Greenthaler Chris Gray SCIENCE: Eric Powell Chris Gray Frank Greenthaler Will Stallcup Chris Ditto Debbie Blackburn TYPEWRITING: Bret Murphy Heather Bollman ACCOUNTING: Khristie Davis Michelle Bledsoe Teresa Mooney LITERARY CRITICISM: Michelle Bledsoe ABOVE RIGHT: Now, open wide ... says Billy Tyler as he tempts Teresa Mooney with a tasty treat on the way to Hardin-Simmons University. RIGHT: OAP members Melesha Eldridge, Angela Roberts, and Angela Kinsey reload preps with the help of parents. Page sponsored by HUFFMAN’S SERVICE CENTER 515 North Center Archer City, TX LEFT: Judd Gray, math coach, helps a Boyd stu- dent work the number sense problems he missed at regional. Page sponsored by BRIDWELL OIL CO. Box 535 Archer City, TX organizations 27 UlL’ers fill a dozen regional spots STANDARD DEBATE: Billy Tyler and Doug Mayfield First Place LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE: Will Stallcup EXTEMPORANEOUS INFORMA- TIVE SPEAKING: Angela Roberts, Second Place Billy Tyler EXTEMPORANEOUS PERSUASIVE SPEAKING: Deanna Roy, Second Place EDITORIAL WRITING: Deanna Roy HEADLINE WRITING: Deanna Roy TYPEWRITING: Bret Murphy, Second Place ACCOUNTING: Teresa Mooney LITERARY CRITICISM: Michelle Bledsoe SCIENCE: Chris Ditto Bret Murphy ABOVE: Angela Roberts tells daughter” De- anna Roy about her father in Scene III of THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE- MOON MARIGOLDS. RIGHT: Teresa Mooney checks on Peter before going on stage at district OAP. FAR RIGHT: Don't take a pic- ture! Look at my hair! shouts Michelle Bled- soe while eating lunch at McDonald's during the regional meet. Page sponsored by DR. AND MRS. RICHARD SCHLOMACH Box 877 Archer City, TX LEFT: Angela Kinsey shows off the stringy spaghetti hair of her OAP character Tillie. BELOW: How do you use this thing? wonders Chris Ditto as he checks over the calculator he borrowed for the science contest. FAR LEFT: Chris Gray rolls Will Stallcup's hair in rollers while waiting to perform their OAP for district. ABOVE: “You mean I lost all four pennies? asks Doug Mayfield while playing a poker game in the famous Caravan motel at region- al. LEFT: Billy Tyler eyes his opponents before dealing cards to the other poker players debaters. Page sponsored by NELSON TEXACO 303 South Center Archer City, TX organizations 29 . . . in keeping in shape Although this section refers to athletics, there are more “athletes than just those who compete in sports. Never heroes nor stars, these athletes keep in shape in physical education class. Since graduation requirements in- clude one and one half credits of P.E., those who do not want to spend the extra time needed for sports take the sixth period class. The course includes everything the athletics class does — running, lifting weights, and learning drills. Students also play basketball or dodgeball in the winter but switch to tennis when warm weather arrives. Although the class members nev- er have glorious seasons or receive public attention, they all reach their goal — a physical education credit. Athletics 1987 Football Scores The best of times, the worst of times ... Cats struggle through season The highest and lowest points of the football season occured in direct succes- sion. The first, a victory, came on a clear, crisp night, while the other, a staggering defeat, was played in an almost silent sta- dium drenched with rain. On October 16, the Wildcats made a re- cord victory. Behind 0-6 with a mere 15 seconds left in the game, Andy Bowen, a sophomore, made a touchdown that gave the team one final chance. On the next play for the extra point, however, the snap was fumbled. In one last effort, Nicky McCorkle snatched the loose ball, broke a tackle, and dove into the end zone for the two-point conversion and a 7-6 win. We finally got the breaks we deserved, said Matt McLemore, junior tail back, and we showed everybody what we could do with them. Several of the players said that they felt more enthusiastic about that game than any other. We wanted to play FOOTBALL at Electra, said Matt McLemore, unlike some of the other games where we were only out for blood.” Included in those other games” was one held the very next Friday. The Wildcats suffered a dramatic 0-50 lost to the Olney Cubs. We were over-confident that game, said Michael Schroeder, and eve- ryone was trying to start fights.” Several of the players cited several things they would change if they could return to that game. I would be more pre- pared, said Gary Bates,a senior. I would change the opening kick-off,” said Barry Peden, senior center. They got good field position, and then we couldn’t catch up. ABOVE: Prior to the Quanah game, members of the varsity squad spend a few minutes in psyching up. Frank Greenthaler (No. 73) leads the team in a special animal yell. UPPER RIGHT: Later afternoon practices were held three days a week during foot- ball season. Nicky McCorkle kicks; Matt McLemore (No. 21) holds. LOWER RIGHT: After a solid hit during the Olney game, Gordon Hamilton (No. 54) runs to the sidelines for a momentary rest. The Cubs racked up a resounding victory, 50-0. BELOW: A high pass slips through Matt McLemore’s hands on the eleven-yard line during the Henrietta game. Al- though the Cats played a good defensive game, the score ended in a close 14-26 score. 32 III athletics Page sponsored by WILLIAMS BIT SERVICE Box 929 Archer City, TX ABOVE LEFT: Afternoon practice in 90-degree weather seems almost endless for both the red” team and the white . Inter-squad scrimmages took place on the practice field next to the elementary building. ABOVE: Although Henrietta's No. 20 is soundly tackled in a late game play by Nicky McCorkle (No. 7), the Bearcats went on to win the game by 8 points. Coach Stan Davis, Coach Carey Hadderton, Coach Terry Wolf, Coach Mike Woods. FRONT ROW: Todd Henry, Bandy Bowen, Corey Campbell. BACK ROW: Chris Wright, Nathan Haile, Brandon Baxter. Jeff Ash, Gary Bates, Aaron Ledyard, Barry Page sponsored by OLNEY SAVINGS ASSOCIATION 201 South Center Archer City, TX athletics III 33 Matt McLemore, Gordon Hamilton, Nicky McCorkle,Michael j Schroeder, Bret Murphy, Frank Greenthaler, Will Stallcup, 1 Steven Schroeder, Donny Bates. 34 athletics Page sponsored by JERRY AND PAULA BRADLEY VARSITY WILDCATS FRONT ROW: Todd Henry, Corey Campbell, Bandy Bowen, Marlon Meador, Steven Schroeder, Aaron Ledyard, Brandon Baxter, Nathan Haile, Chris Wright. SECOND ROW: Coach Carey Hadderton, Keith Fox, Andy Bowen, Kenny Stephens, Kenn Blackwood, Michael Khanlar, Will Stallcup, Coach Terry Wolf. THIRD ROW: Coach Mike Wood, Matt McLemore, Gary Bates, Jeff Marney, Frank Greenthaler, Michael Schroeder, Bret Murphy, Barry Peden, Coach Stan Davis. FOURTH ROW: Jimmy Malone, Nicky McCorkle, Jeff Ash, Gordon Hamilton, Donny Bates, Timmy Malone JV WILDCATS FIRST ROW: Joe Rater, Sean Wolf, Sam Berube, Scott Wilbourn, Kraig Knox, Danny Taylor, Michael Roy. SECOND ROW: Jeff Sanford, Mort Yoakum, Jimmy Perry, Toby Williams, Michael Wilson, Chad Sanford. THIRD ROW: Jason Hughes, Chris Gray, Bill Crutcher, Scott Crutch- er, David Hamill, David Foster Jimmy Malone, Timmy Malone, Marlon Meador, Jeff Marney, Kenn Blackwood, Kenny Stephens, Keith Fox, Andy Bowen, Michael Khanlar. §“We believe in the glory of winning and the lessons learned from losing ...” Kyia Jackson, junior LEFT: No pain, no gain .. . are we supposed to believe kneels after running several 40-yard sprints. Page sponsored by HICKMAN JANSEN Box 785 Archer City, TX athletics III 35 Cheerleaders enjoy job despite stereotypes “She said what? Gossip and stereotypes are a nui- sance to everyone, but are most often aimed toward the cheerleaders. “Lots of people label us as snobs or ‘dumb cheeleaders,' said football cheerleader Shannon Sternadel. “But we’re not. We’re just like everybody else. “It makes me mad because some say we only do it to be called cheer- leaders, said Shannon Teichman, an- other football cheerleader. “But we do it to support our team. Basketball cheerleader Jama Leamon agreed totally. “According to them, we want to meet guys and gos- sip,” said Jama. “But I guess you get used to it. Whether called ‘brainless,’ ‘snobby,’ or just ‘flirts’, it’s all the same to the cheerleaders — a silly stereotype. No one really believes it, though, said Shannon Sternadel. “I usually get several different view- points, said sponsor Becky Schreiber. “Some say they’re only for show; others believe they desire popularity. I think they should be the school lead- ers. Despite it all, the cheerleaders re- main loyal to their teams. “It’s fun, said Shannon Teichman. “Why give it up because of a few silly rumors? ABOVE: Basketball squad: Kneel- ing: Marjorie Ledyard and Amy Da- vis. Sitting: Michelle Bledsoe and Jackie Graham. Standing: Jama Leamon, Scott Wilbourn, and Missy Jancik. RIGHT: Standing in front of the many “little cheerleaders, Lorie McCown leads the Friday afternoon fans in “Two Bits ...” 36 athletics LEFT: At half-time, Jama Leamon and Jackie Graham hold the last motion of “Everyone Yell. BELOW: Football squad, left to right, Lorie McCown, Melonie Meador, Angela Keiser, Gret- chen Laudermill, Shannon Teichman, Shannon Sternadel. ABOVE LEFT: Shannon Sternadel, Angela Keiser, and Shannon Teichman lead the fans at the Olney football game in a yell. ABOVE RIGHT: The basketball squad takes time to pose on the bus steps be- fore leaving for the bi-district game in Justin. LEFT: The football squad performs to “Mister Touchdown U.S.A. during the Black Out pep rally. athletics III 37 State champs anticipate next season What a season! Ending with a 34-3 record and a state trophy, the 1988 Wildcats wondered What can be bet- ter?” We're all a little anxious about next year, said Coach Nat Lunn. During the last few weeks of school, Coach Lunn spent many hours figuring out strat- egies and a possible starting team for the upcoming season. We want to be missed, said senior Aaron Ledyard, but we still hope the team makes it to state again. They’re a tough act to follow, said returning Wildcat Matt McLemore, but we can do it again. ABOVE: Wildcats, coaches, and man- agers load the bus to travel to the regional tournament. RIGHT: Senior Tony Pollock shows off his dunking ability during the pre-game warm-up. FAR RIGHT: Ken Schreiber (No. 32) shows the fans just what man-to-man defense is all about. 38 III athletics Page sponsored by ARMSTRONG’S FINER FOODS North Center Street Archer City, TX VARSITY BOYS: Top Row: Eric Powell, Aaron Ledyard, Tony Pollock, Jake Cullum, Ken Schreiber; Second Row: Matt McLemore, Nicky Mc- Corkle, Donny Bates, Chad Adams, Scott Crutcher Page sponsored by LUNN’S COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME 2812 Midwestern Parkway Wichita Falls, TX athletics 39 RIGHT: “Help! cries Ken Schreiber (No. 32) as he is trapped in a corner by two opponents. BELOW: Varsity Wildcats — Front: Donny Bates, Matt McLemore, Managers Kash McMur- ray and Gretchen Laudermill, Chad Adams, Aaron Ledyard Back: Coach Nat Lunn, Scott Crutcher, Ken Schreiber, Tony Pollock, Eric Powell, Nicky McCorkle, Jake Cullum, Coach Stan Davis ABOVE: Nicky McCorkle takes on two Lorena players in a battle over a rebound. RIGHT: Tony Pollock, Eric Powell, and Aaron Ledyard confuse the opponents and each other with varied hand signals during regional competition. 40 athletics Page sponsored by M T SCHLEGEL COMPANY 103 East Main Archer City, TX MB LEFT: “Just try and stuff me!” thinks Tony Pollock as he attempts a shot over th hands Of the defense Photo by Tom Beesley 1988 SCORES Home Game Opponent 43 Nocona 64 110 Notre Dame 42 88 Iowa Park 51 60 Midway 45 65 Decatur 72 45 Henrietta 33 57 Merkel 56 55 50 55 Graham 57 77 Quanah 47 82 Bellevue 52 59 Windthorst 32 83 Burkburnett 66 68 Iowa Park 62 77 Iowa Park 62 66 Chillicothe 54 75 Windthorst 33 97 Notre Dame 52 62 Decatur 64 62 Olney 54 71 Holliday 59 81 Olney 60 57 Electra 49 85 Seymour 68 71 Henrietta 43 54 Paducah 78 59 Coppell 52 40 67 Whitewright 47 Lorena 47 52 Olney STATE TOURNAMENT 49 70 Haskell 54 80 Liberty Hill 69 Page sponsored by FORGET-ME-NOT FLORIST Karen Fox Wichita Falls, TX athletics III 41 A strong comeback . . . Last season’s experience pays off for Ladycats Although last year's 1-9 season had to be “chalked up to experience, the Ladycats, with few changes in their roster, finally put that experience to good use. With the leadership of new coaches Tommy Baxter and Candace Nichol- son, the Ladycats were runners-up in district and lost bi-district to Krum by only two points. “The ladies did extremely well, said Coach Baxter. “I was impressed by their ability to jump in there and do what is needed for the team.” “The girls’ team tends to be lost in the glory from the boys', said former coach Becky Schreiber. “But they made an unbelievable comeback from last year. They deserve a lot of praise.” “We were pretty proud of our- selves, said senior Michelle Bledsoe. “But we couldn’t have done it without our coaches.” ABOVE: Stacy Schroeder drives to the basket dur- ing an afternoon practice. UPPER RIGHT: Jump ball is called as Khristie Davis wrestles for the ball. RIGHT: Basketball players Missy Jancik, Shannon Teichman, Kyla Jackson, Khristie Davis, Amy Davis, Diann Clark, Stacy Schroeder, Jackie Graham, and Shannon Sternadel watch other players in an inner- squad scrimmage. 42 III athletics Page sponsored by BOB’S FIN A STATION Box 18 Scotland, TX BELOW: Shannon Sternadel puts up two against Electra as Kyla Jackson and Jackie Graham block out. BOTTOM LEFT: Stacy Schroeder shoots over JV players Missy Jancik, Angela Kinsey, and Shannon Teichman. TOP: JV and varsity players Angela Kinsey, Lorie McCown, Kristi Walker, Michelle Bled- soe, Cammi Hargis, and Tressa Wilson scramble after a loose ball during practice as onloookers Shannon Wright and Amy Davis wait their turn. ABOVE: Just before leaving for the bi-district game, Kyla Jackson checks her knee brace as Tressa Wilson tries to get through the crowded balloon and streamer decorated locker room. RIGHT: Amy Davis takes the ball to the goal. 44 III athletics Page sponsored by SCOTT EDGE TANK TRUCK SERVICE Box 113 Archer City, TX Page sponsored by TEXET AUTO SUPPLY Box 635 Archer City, TX athletics III 45 Page sponsored by LEROY REEDER STEEL VINYL SIDING CUSTOM WINDOWS 46 HI a,hle,ios Wichita Falls 767-0869 Archer City 574-4652 Cross country locks in winning season A new sport and a new coach proved to be a winning combination for cross country. The running event that began only this fall ended its season at the regional meet. Consisting of a two-mile run for girls’ teams and three miles for boys’ cross country takes more stamina than regular track. “It was great for getting in shape for basketball,’’ said Eric Powell, senior. “Three miles is a long way, though. No one seemed to mind the distance, however, when both girls and boys advanced to region. The cross country program was formed by Coach Tommy Baxter. “It’s a popular sport in West Texas, said Coach Baxter, who previously coached in Floydada. Although neither of the two teams advanced to the state level, almost all underclassmen claimed they would return next year to try again. Page sponsored by LARRY’S TANK TRUCKS N. Highway 79 Archer City, TX athletics III 47 Spring sports keep teams busy Spring is the beginning of many things—budding flowers, baby ani- mals, and, naturally, spring sports. Tennis started out with fou7“mem- bers, but due to a little “pushing from Coach Nat Lunn, two full squads went to district. Out of those, freshman Chad Sanford and senior Eric Powell advanced to regionals. Eric earned the alternate position to state. Thirty-three students traveled to the district track meet. Three Ladycat members advanced to region—Angela McCabe in shotput, Amy Davis in the mile and two-mile, and Lorie McCown in the 100-meter hurdles. Ne one made it to state. The golf team’s first group practice was at district. “We just signed up and went, said Scott Crutcher. He and teammates Aaron Ledyard, Ken Schreiber, Nicky McCorkle, and Chad Sanford were not surprised that they did not place. ABOVE: Girls’ Track Team: Sitting- Missy Jancik, Marjorie Ledyard, Shannon Teichman, Diann Clark Kneeling-Stacy Schroeder, Jamie Davis, Shannon Wright Standing- Manager Traci Parish, Kyla Jackson, Angela McCabe, Khristie Davis, Shannon Sternadel, Lorie McCown, Amy Davis, Coach Tommy Baxter RIGHT: Donny Bates stretches for those last few inches as he flies through the air in a practice jump. 48 athletics Page sponsored by COUNTRY KITCHEN 107 Center Street Archer City, TX LEFT: Amy Davis, Marjorie Ledyard, and Kraig Knox turn up the volume on their Walkman’s and relax under the bleachers at the Seymour track meet. BELOW: Girls’ Tennis Squad: Stacy Schroeder, Shannon Teichman, Michelle Bledsoe, Marjorie Ledyard, Angela Kinsey ABOVE LEFT: Boys’ Track Team: First Row-Chad Adams, Doug Cook, Chad Sanford, Kraig Knox, Joe Rayburn Second Row-Marlon Meador, Matt McLemore, Jeff Marney, Chris Gray, Kenn Blackwood, Andy Bowen, Sam Berube Third Row- Coach Carey Hadderton, David Hamill, Donny Bates, Nicky McCorkle, Frank Greenthaler, Will Stallcup, Derek Patton ABOVE: Shannon Teichman wonders just how high the ball bounced that she just hit. LEFT: Golf Team: Aaron Ledyard, Frank Greenthaler, Scott Crutcher, Donny Bates, Nicky McCorkle, Doug Mayfield, Chad Sanford, Kraig Knox athletics III 49 Third time is no charm for Archer Wildcats end season of rain-plagued games Plans for a trip to the state finals for Wildcat baseball disappeared when cross-county rivals, the Holliday Eagles, defeated them 1-4. The Cats’ only two losses in district play were to Holliday and on Friday, June 3, they were scheduled to meet for what they believed to be the last time—in quar- ter-final action. Three innings into play and with the score tied 1-1, hard wind and rain halted the game at Hoskins Field in Wichita Falls. A cold, soaking wet team would face the Eagles again the next day. With Nicky McCorkle at the mound much of the game, Saturday’s match-up ended the Cats' season record at 14-5. Archer had clenched the regional title the week before by defeating San Saba 7- 2 in Stephenville under skies that threat- ened rain. Eight games early in the season were also cancelled or postponed due to rain or diamonds in wet condition. ABOVE RIGHT: Doug Mayfield, Mort Yoakum, and Andy Bowen wait their turn at bat during a practice inner-squad scrimmage. RIGHT: Barry Peden is caught just before he gets a good solid hit on a pitch just above the knees. Page sponsored by BOBBY EVAN’S SPORTING GOODS 2404 Kemp Wichita Falls, TX 50 athletics LEFT: Catcher Donny Bates adjusts his mask just before he steps behind home plate for the fifth inning against Nocona. BELOW: Front Row: Batgirl Traci Parish, Kraig Knox, Mort Yoakum, Chad Sanford, Sam Berube, Batgirl Angela Keiser Second Row: Batgirl Staci Wright, Chad Adams, Steven Schroeder, Matt McLemore, Barry Peden, James Browning, Andy Bowen, Batgirl Brandi Boren Third Row: Coach Terry Wolf, Gary Bates, Nicky McCorkle, Jeff Ash, Tony Pollock, Gordon Hamilton, Timmy Malone, Donny Bates, Aaron Ledyard 1988 BASEBALL SCORES Archer City Game Opponent LEFT: Tony Pollock goes to the mound to give encouragement to pitcher Nicky Mc- Corkle during a play-off game. Page sponsored by W. L. (WILLIE) WILLEFORD DOZER SERVICE Box 460 Archer City, TX athletics 51 RIGHT: James Browning, Jeff Ash, and Sam Berube watch their teammates take batting practice during a late afternoon warmup. BELOW: The entire Wildcat team heads for the dugout just before a game begins. 52 athletics Page sponsored by PEDEN’S TANK TRUCK Box 778 Archer City, TX LEFT: Leaving the field after a three-up, three-down inning, pitcher Nicky McCor- kle looks particularly pleased with his per- formance. BELOW: In afternoon practice, Steven Schroeder crouches low for a pitch while Coach Carey Hadderton acts as catcher. Page sponsored by WAYNE BROWNING ENTERPRISES ■ Box 939 Archer City, TX LEFT: First Row: Coach Ter- ry Wolf, Barry Peden, Aaron Ledyard, James Browning, Tony Pollock Second Row: Gary Bates, Jeff Ash, Matt McLemore, Nicky McCor- kle, Steven Schroeder Third Row: Doug Mayfield, Timmy Malone, Donny Bates, Gor- don Hamilton, Sam Berube Fourth Row: Chad Adams, Andy Bowen, Kraig Knox, Mort Yoakum, Jason Hughes athletics III 53 All-state players among athletes honored at sports banquet RIGHT: Football players Gary Bates, with back to camera, Nicky McCorkle, and Jeff Ash ac- cept awards at the All-Sports Banquet that indicate they were members of the Lake Coun- try Dream Team. BELOW: Basketball players place the state championship trophy in the gym trophy case. Tony Pollock, first team all district, second team all region; Eric Powell, co-most valuable player district, first team all region; Nicky McCorkle, second team all dis- trict, third team all region; Matt McLemore, honorable mention all district; Chad Adams, (not shown) honorable mention all district BE- LOW RIGHT: Girls' basketball placed four members on the district teams: Khristie Davis, honorable mention; Kyla Jackson, honorable mention; Shannon Sternadel, all district; and Stacy Schroeder, all district. 54 athletics Page sponsored by FRED EDGE WELL SERVICING Box 848 Archer City, TX Page sponsored by BEREND BROTHERS 311 East Main Archer City, TX athletics III 55 ARCHER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOX 957 ARCHER CITY, TX 76351 £17)574-495-4 . . . in recognizing special people Finding new and interesting places to take pictures for the var- ious awards in the Honors section is not easy. The trees, steps, and rooms within the school campus have been terribly over-used. For the past several years, how- ever, many pictures have been tak- en a few blocks from school at the beautiful home and grounds of Mr. Carlton McKinney. This year, Mr. McKinney’s gra- ciousness was recognized. He once jokingly told the yearbook adviser that he had always wanted to have his picture made with the “lovelies” who posed at his home. He finally got his wish. Nine high school girls gathered around Mr. McKinney in front of his grand house for the picture that appears on this page. After posing for some 20 shots, the girls were given a tour of the two-story house that was built in 1929. This year’s yearbook staff and other staffs in the past are indebted to Mr. McKinney for his generosity and graciousness. Honors Mr. and Miss ACH Eric Powell and Michelle Bledsoe Award of Excellence Gary Bates and Deanna Roy Members of the Queen’s court were Jeff Ash, Angela Keiser, Gary Bates, Queen Jackie Graham, Aaron Ledy- ard, Michelle Bledsoe, Nicky McCor- kle, and Gretchen Laudermill. Josh Winter and Laci Cash served as crown bearer and flower girl. 60 The royal court was made up of Barry Peden, Lorie McCown, Gary Bates, Queen Melanie Meador, Jeff Ash, and Gretchen Laudermill. Misty Wolf and Chad Crowley were junior attendants. Page sponsored by BEALL'S DEPARTMENT STORE 119 South Center Archer City, TX T 61 Page sponsored by KENT HANSON CPA 101 South Center Archer City, TX Most Handsome and School Beauty Aaron Led yard and Michelle Bledsoe 64 III honors Page sponsored by THE COUNTRY HOUSE Box 929 Archer City, TX Mr. and Miss School Spirit Donny Bates and Melanie Meador Page sponsored by MURPHY CHEVROLET COMPANY, INC. Box 90 Archer City, TX honors 65 Friendliest Nicky McCorkle and Angela Roberts Page sponsored by RDS and ASSOCIATES 66 HI honors 574-2229 Archer City, TX ' Page sponsored by JACK WHITSITT INSURANCE AGENCY 101 South Center Archer City, TX Best Dressed Matt McLemore and Jackie Graham honors 67 Old Citizens of Month become active Six Weeks’ Citizens In one bold stroke, Citizens of the Month were gone. The “special com- mittee'’ that was formed by Principal Eddie Morris changed the former nine citizens into six ones chosen every six weeks. The change was partly due to the fact that two months had already passed without a citizen. The new idea turned out to be bet- ter. The six weeks' citizens took over the honors program — arranging for refreshments, writing a script, and dec- orating. Although fewer in number, they were greater in participation. The first Citizens of the Six Weeks were Deanna Roy, Gary Bates, Angela Roberts, Jackie Graham, Melesha El- dridge, and Eric Powell. ABOVE: Second Six Weeks’ Citizen Gary Bates helps Mr. Shearmire adjust the por- table podium. RIGHT: Citizens Jackie Gra- ham, Deanna Roy, and Angela Roberts arrange cookies before the honors pro- gram begins 68 honors Page sponsored by JUSTICE CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC. J SYSTEMS Seymour Highway Wichita Falls, TX . V H FAR LEFT: With a devilish look,Angela Roberts places arrows on the stairs be- side the high school building. LEFT: “Peek-a-boo!” says first Six Weeks’ Cit- izen Deanna Roy as she hides behind a cluster of balloons that were used as dec- orations. BELOW: Fourth Six Weeks’ Cit- izen Jackie Graham tries to rearrange the cookies HER way after the others leave. LEFT: Fifth Six Weeks’ Citizen Melesha Eldridge looks for places to stick her “Things Are Looking Up arrows. Page sponsored by McWHORTER’S MEAT MARKET 4200 Fairway Wichita Falls, TX honors 69 UIL state competitors have ’blast’ in Austin After all the practice meets, district, and regional, five UIL competitors made it to the “best of the best —UIL State Meet. Angela Roberts made the trip with the most experience. She had been to the state meet every year. “I wanted this year to be the best, said Angela. “But I wanted that ’best’ to be a state championship.” Angela placed third in informative extemporaneous speaking. Deanna Roy had gone to Austin once before—only in journalism. This year her event was persuasive extempo- raneous speaking. She did not advance to finals. “I always mess up in prelims,” said Deanna. “But I usually make it to finals anyway. Not this time! The biggest blow to Deanna was her rival—Joey Greene from Seymour—won the state title. “No one would believe that I beat him at district,” said Deanna. Bret Murphy’s first year for UIL competition proved to be a good one. Although he did not place at state and cannot compete in typing again, he plans to try the accounting contest next year. Billy Tyler and Doug Mayfield had both been to state before—only with different debate partners. They did not make finals either but will attend debate camp this summer to better their chances next year. ABOVE: Debate coach Bill Crowley, Angela Roberts, Doug Mayfield, Billy Tyler, and Deanna Roy have their picture taken by the Magic Time Machine’s own “Jungle Jane. ABOVE RIGHT: The five state competitors meet in front of the sign erected for them by Judd Gray. RIGHT: Bret Murphy loads his typewriter for the trip to Austin. 70 honors FAR RIGHT: DAR Citizen Angela Roberts LEFT: First Co-Citizens of the Year — Deanna Roy and Angela Roberts BELOW: “Is this all we have to eat?” wonder Doug Mayfield and Billy Tyler as they gaze hun- grily at the vast array of food at Bill Crowl- ey's lunch for the state competitors. honors III 71 Top students chosen for Who’s Who awards RIGHT: Barry Peden-lndustrial Arts BELOW: Melanie Meador-Vocational Agriculture RIGHT: Frank Green- thaler-Social Studies FAR RIGHT: Eric Powell-Boys' Basket- ball and Science 72 III honors Page sponsored by PAUL BROTHERTON SPORTS CENTER 3512 McNeil Wichita Falls, TX Page sponsored by ARCHER CITY CLINIC Box 878 Archer City, TX honors 73 . .. in respecting our teachers As all his students probably knew, Judd Gray, math teacher, had al- ways suffered from pain resulting from a serious back injury that hap- pened in 1972. Still, he never took a day off. Last October, however, Mr. Gray was forced to give in. He spent sev- eral days at the Sheppard Air Force Base Hospital under heavy sedation to ease the excrutiating pain. Once released, he was advised to take several more weeks of bed rest. During his absence, Algebra I, Ge- ometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, and Computer Math students were taught by Mr. Fred Fields, a math major working on his doctorate at North Texas State University. “He was a lot better than we expected for a substitute, said Eric Powell. “Mr. Fields really knows his math. After an eight-week absence, Mr. Gray returned for his afternoon classes. The students were well pre- pared for his return. They had “passed the hat for donations that would buy a new reclining chair for his classroom. The rest of the price of the chair was paid for by National Honor Society funds and the FHA. Almost 100 students and teach- ers packed into Mr. Gray’s third floor classroom for a “Welcome Back party. With tears in his eyes, Mr. Gray sat in his new chair for the first time. Within two weeks of his return, Mr. Gray was teaching his full schedule. “You wouldn’t believe how glad we were to have him back, said Teresa Mooney, Algebra II student. Faculty RIGHT: Coach Tommy Baxter leaves the court at halftime during a home game against Holliday. FAR RIGHT: Teacher Sherry Hoff seems in a happy mood as she and colleague Linda Gray leave the gym after an afternoon pep rally. BELOW: Superintendent of Schools Donald L. Shearmire m inn 76 III faculty Page sponsored by STUBBS WELL SERVICE 725 1 2 East Main Archer City, TX Page sponsored by ARCHER CITY NURSING HOME Box 786 Archer City, TX faculty III 77 RIGHT: With I Believe stickers pinned on her shirt, Becky Schreiber leaves the gym after the Black Out pep rally with fellow teacher Fred Mc- Cown. BELOW: Coaches Stan Davis and Carey Hadderton clap a response to Two Bits at the pep rally before the Chico game. 7a faculty Page sponsored by PATTERSON BRAKE AND ALIGNMENT 1421 36th Street Wichita Falls. TX FAR LEFT: Coach Terry Wolf gives an inspirational speech to fans and players during the “Black Out pep rally. The idea for the “I Believe signs and posters sprang from this talk. BELOW: Art teacher Pat Crutcher checks sixth-period roll be- fore class. FAR LEFT: Jo Ellen Rater concentrates on scooping individual portions of fruit cocktail into small bowls for kinder- garten students. LEFT ABOVE: Bus Drivers: Gene Crutcher, Jimmy Ashton, Lessell Evans. Not pictured: Vi Mc- Bride, Bill Ed Crowley ABOVE: Caf- eteria Staff: Jo Ellen Rater, Vi McBride, Debbie Lear, Sherry Stanley LEFT: Custodial Staff: Beverly Southard, Peg- gy Hubbard, Joseph King, Junell King, Buddy Knox Page sponsored by CITY CLEANERS 111 East Main Archer City, TX faculty 79 ... friends can make the difference Classmates and friends are an in- tegral part of high school life. No matter how interesting or challeng- ing classes are, they lose much of their benefit if they are not shared with friends. Who else would comfort you after you had flunked a big English test or tell you “good game” although you had more turnovers than points? Who else knows exactly when to leave you alone or when you need a hug? Only a friend can or would do these things and never ask for any- thing in return. Archer High’s small enrollment al- lows everyone to know everyone else. Few cliques exist and, unlike the usual peer group, they rarely exclude. Very little determines the difference between those who are classmates and those who are friends. High School . CLASS OFFICERS Gary Bates, president; Eric Powell, vice-president; Angela Roberts, secretary. SENIORS Bledsoe display their Homecoming mums. RIGHT: We didn't way! Seniors sit in opposite stands of the rest of high school during cheer- leader tryouts. CLASS FAVORITES Aaron Ledyard and Michelle Bledsoe Seniors prepare for leaving things behind Senior year is not all parties and freedom; it is also a time for leaving things behind. One of the seniors’ first detach- ments from the rest of the school occurs at cheerleader tryouts. There they sit on the bleachers opposite everyone else, not cheering or vot- ing participants. Later comes other differences — getting out of class for college rep- resentatives, rehearsals, and end- less pictures. When someone says, Well, next year we’ll ... ”, a senior can only smile and turn away. Although seniors must lose favor- ite teachers and classes, and the familiarity of ACHS, most find that their new freedoms and the chance to really begin their futures are more than worth it. LEFT: How can anyone be three cents off? says Teresa Flemming- Kloxin while struggling to balance her accounting problem. BELOW: Seniors Jeff Ash, Gary Bates, DeeAnn Blackburn, Michelle Bledsoe, James Browning, Jake Cullum. FAR LEFT: Khristie Davis shows that she has memorized her music by glancing up during an outside pep rally. MIDDLE: Seniors Khristie Davis, Darci Deen, Teresa Flemming-Kloxin, Jackie Graham. ABOVE: James Browning cuts a pipe with a torch in his agriculture class. LEFT: Homecoming Queen Jackie Graham peeks over her shoulder as she begins her ride around the track. high school III 85 FAR LEFT: Football player Barry Peden changes from his jer- sey to his shirt after a pep rally. LEFT: Seniors Michelle Haehn, Amy Hale, Anna Hilbers, Jimmy Johnson, Aaron Ledyard, Lorie Mc- Cown, Melanie Meador, Marsha Mydlowski, Barry Peden, Robert Perry. BELOW: Place your hand ... there, in- structs the photog- rapher as Melanie Meador prepares for her senior picture. FAR LEFT: Marsha Mydlowski rolls and cuts Christmas cookies for her home economics class. MIDDLE: I don't think people realize how heavy these are! sighs Lorie Mc- Cown while waiting for the Ex's to arrive for their tea. LEFT: “Hey man, give me that back! says Jeff Marney to senior Aaron Ledyard as they struggle over some candy left in the football boys’ lockers. high school III 87 FAR LEFT: Kandie Tally makes a pink polka-dot candy cane for home economics class. LEFT: Deanna Roy struggles to carry her books while wearing two homecoming mums. ABOVE: Ken Schreiber and David Pitman take one last peek in the mirror before posing for senior pictures. high school III 89 JUNIORS BELOW: Although the wind plays havoc to signs prior to the football game, Jama Leamon helps hold them down. Frank Greenthaler, president; Melesha Eldridge, secretary; Bret Murphy, vice- president; Angela Reiser, treasurer. ABOVE: Monica Broday selects a Panther-buster shirt for Halloween dress-up. FAR LEFT: Jimmy Malone uses an individualized computer program to reinforce math skills. LEFT: Staci Wright takes a break from typing a manu- script during second period class. high school 11 91 Chemistry students find no “solutions” Chemistry class proved to be one “unique” experience for its students. Nowhere else could they study until the early morn- ing hours yet still remain totally confused. It didn't help that on the first day teacher Linda Gray’s words were, “Welcome to chemistry! Tutorials are on Tuesdays and Thursdays.” It was a good thing she did. From that day on, there was always a batch of students that arrived for extra help. However, the experiments were chemistry's most memo- rable aspects. Spilt acids, bro- ken thistle tubes, and flaming Bunsen burners could be spot- ted at every table. Although Mrs. Gray should be commended for teaching everything you ever wanted to know about chemistry,” the most prominent lesson learned was that most of her students were not America's future sci- entists. ABOVE: Very, very care- fully Chris Ditto pours soldium bicarbonate in- to a beaker of H2O. RIGHT: During last pe- riod chemistry class, Debbie Blackburn and Julie Lowack measure their aluminum sulfate to find an accurate weight. FAR LEFT: With Eng- lish text in hand, Kenn Blackwood heads for his car af- ter last period class. LEFT: With the band playing '‘Ventura’’, Traci Parish works on her flag routine. RIGHT: Before tack- ling her oil painting, Angela McCabe carefully mixes burnt sienna and white high school 93 SOPHOMORES BELOW: Debbie Sandifer apparently enjoys her time in the science lab. CLASS FAVORITES Shannon Stemadel and Andy Bowen CLASS OFFICERS Robert Arredondo, vice-president; Chris Gray, president; Andy Bowen, sec- retary treasurer. FAR LEFT: Sam Berube hears some- thing very amusing on the headset in Spanish I class. LEFT: Still sleepy during first period, Kelli Holley tries to get a typing assign- ment completed be- fore the bell rings. FAR LEFT: Just be- fore the tardy bell rings, Amy Davis gets out pen and pa- per for taking biolo- gy notes. LEFT: Waiting for her cue in the routine, twirler Karen Mendenhall stands on the side- lines at the band practice field. BE- LOW: During break,Rita Moore eats one of the donuts NHS sold to raise money. high school III 95 Great green Gumby gives Spanish class What has two eyes, sports bright green skin, and is taller than Coach Nat Lunn? Who else but Gumby! The nine-foot chicken wire and crepe paper pinata was constructed as a project for Spanish I. “Gumby took a lot of late hours in Keith’s cold barn, said Andy Bowen, one of Gumby's creators. Andy along with Chad Adams, Keith Fox, and Scott Crutcher spent three weeks building the larg- est pinata Mrs. Becky Schreiber's Spanish class had ever seen. Gumby now rests in Coach Terry Wolf's history class, where he towers watchfully over the students. ABOVE: Chad Adams and Scott Crutcher help keep “Gumby upright as Tommy Victory and the Spanish class carols the morning kindergar- ten class. RIGHT: Andy Bowen, Scott Crutcher, and Chad Adams help transport their pinata “Gumby into the Span- ish classroom. 96 FAR LEFT: Taking advantage of third- quarter break, band member Chris Gray pigs out on a coke and cheese nachos. LEFT: Missy Jancik stretches to hang her Thanksgiving list on the Spanish room wall. RIGHT: Regis- tering for sophomore classes apparently pleases Sheri Shults on the day before school actually be- gins. high school III 97 FRESHMEN BELOW: Mark Southard and Tom- my Lowack relax during a home girls' basketball game. i Derek Patton, vice-president; Shannon Teichman, secretary treasurer; Michael Hilbers, president. FAR LEFT: Jamie Davis tries to explain to Shannon Teichman that she doesn't know what to do about the final hall decorations. LEFT: Break time is snack time for David Hamill, who enjoys a bag of Cheetos while relaxing in the hall. high school 99 Great Scott! It’s a Wildcat! A mascot is “bourn”? He started out with a wild disarray of hair and madly painted face. He soon grad- uated to a minimum of make- up and a cheerleader suit. Fi- nally, at the homecoming game, the newest form of Wildcat spirit came to life in a fuzzy orange suit.Scott Wilbourn became the first school mascot. Elected by a panel of judg- es, Scott was given a wide range of duties that involved every possible school func- tion. Although he bounced and cheered through the last part of football season and most of basketball season, his sched- ule became so involved that before the end of his term he turned his costume over to the alternate, Angela Roberts. ABOVE; Scolt Wilbourn struts his stuff before a home crowd in the new gym. RIGHT: The 20- pound costume is HOT and the head is HEAVY, so Scott beheads himself and cools off during half- time. high school III 101 . . . in keeping things down to size Reach! Fifth graders met their biggest challenge when they moved to the new addition of the elementary building. Their problems, however, did not stem from new rooms, a new schedule, or a new atmosphere: they had the most trouble when try- ing to get into their lockers! The brand-new, off-white lockers in the building are six feet and five inches tall — almost two feet more than the average height of a fifth grader! The struggle is not only in how high they are, but also in the shape of the lockers. They are too narrow for gym bags and it is difficult to arrange books and coats in the awk- ward frame. But the rest of the building does have its advantages. The fifth grade is now with the rest of the elemen- tary grades and has less distance to travel between classes. There are seven large new rooms for remedial reading, Archer City Talented Stu- dents (ACTS), and regular fifth grade classes How was the locker problem solved? Students are not permitted to use the top two compartments, and each student has been issued TWO lower lockers instead of one. Lower Grades Amy Becker Mindy Berend Brandon Brewer Reesa Bussey Jennifer Clark Cristi Derrick Stormy Eldridge Randi Foster Walter Fullerton Angela Garrett Misty Graves Kara Green Dan Haile Kelly Hanson Kurtis Jackson RIGHT: Jason Rice pays close attention to Mr. Crowley s lecture. FAR RIGHT: Barbi Shults, Reesa Bussey, and Jennifer Sanford check out rocks in last period science class. Page sponsored by WESTERN PACKAGE STORE Floyd and Mildred Hilbers Scotland, TX B.J. McCabe Mitzi McLemore Trey Mobley Brandy Peden Virgil Perry Jenny Phillips Trey Reed Dixie Reynolds Jason Rice Pamela Sanders Jennifer Sanford Michael Sheppard Daniel Shevrovich Barbi Shults Doug Strange Shelly Teichman Donny Victory Matt Williams David Wright Photos Unavailable Michelle Sandifer Harold Perry “We believe in excellence in sports and pride in our school . . . Virgil Perry, eighth grader Page sponsored by BOYD’S BUSINESS MACHINES 907 Van Buren Street Wichita Falls, TX lower grades III 105 Bart Adams Brandon Baxter Paul Budd Shannon Cameron Lula Carroll Cody Cowan Kimbra Cox John Crouse Chuck Crowley Christi Crutcher Cherri Derrick Tonya Dickey George Essler Ginger Fields Wanda Gillem Shawn Guffey Nathan Haile Holly Hanmg Lonnie Hare Paul Hartley RIGHT: Angie McBride tackles a worksheet during second period class. FAR RIGHT: Cherri Derrick hits a higher note than John Crouse and Jason Scheller wants to join in. 106 hi lower grades Page sponsored by ARCHER HAIR SHOP 574-2278 Archer City, TX Jimmy Howells Jason Jentsch Michael Lowack Angela Martin Stephen May Angie McBride Sharon McCabe Patrick McCaskill Jana Parish Rex Petit Charles Post Cassie Ralls Mitchell Routon Jason Scheller Kevin Schreiber Keno Shrum Bobby Slay Tony Talley Chris Wright Will Yoakum “We believe in doing our best in the classrooms ...” Chris Wright, seventh grader Page sponsored by A. J. MORRIS AGENCY Box 698 Archer City, TX Jason Allen Brandy Beesinger J.D. Berend Timothy Bracey Angela Clark Lacey Clark Tim Collins Kate Davis Brad Downing Scott Dudley Gilbert Dupont Kanda Foster Misti Frodyma Brandy Fulford Weston Gameson Jason Gillispie Lona Goolsby Eric Harden David Harmon 108 lower grades Tioney Hulse Kody Jackson Celinda Lear Brandi McWhorter Cathy Morris Robert Morrison Bryce Mueller Edwin Phelps Ryan Phillips Ryan Piper Cal Rater Shawn Rice Rebecca Rickett Robert Sadler Connie Terry Michael Townsend Amy Trigg David White lower grades 109 Ryan Alexander Stephen Becker Andy Blackwood Bandy Bowen Kimbra Brewer Ryan Bussey Julee Caddell Ranae Cameron Cory Campbell Codie Canada Glenda Clark Justin Coleman Patrick Collier Courtney Cowan Latisha Curry Robin Edwards Bill Foster Richard Foster Abigail Fullerton Mutasha Goforth Trish Goforth Khristal Graves Steven Hamill Carla Hargis LeeAnn Harvey Todd Henry Tesha Howard Photo Unavailable Melanie Foster III lower grades Page sponsored by MAX KREUTZ HOUSE OF MUSIC 1001 Scott Wichita Falls, TX James Howells Renee Huffman J.C Langford Ryan Laudermill Samantha Ledyard Reva Lewis Lawrence Lobpries Chris May Chance McCandless Holly McCaskill Celeste Mobley Jessica Moer Amelia Mooney Lafonda Moore Tabitha Moore Gary Mueller Drew Murphy Brandi Rater Tony Rux Tyson Shelton Keith Sheppard Trad Sheppard Brandon Slay Cody Steffen ABOVE: Facilities in the newly constucted grade school addition were bright and shiney, but problems did arise. Doing a jug- gling act with books,Jay Tepfer struggles to change materials from the narrow, high lock- ers. RIGHT: Samantha Ledyard, Todd Henry, and Trad Sheppard don't seem particularly excited about the last period of the day. Fifth Grade Page sponsored by ARCHER COUNTY FARM BUREAU 304 East Main Archer City, TX lower grades 111 SEVENTH GRADE: Front Row: Cody Cowan, Kevin Schreiber, Jason Jenstch, Paul Budd, Paul Hartley, Mitchell Routon, Michael Lowack, Charles Post Second Row: Shawn Guffey, Rex Petit, Nathan Haile, George Essler, Jason Scheller, Jud Lane, John Crouse, Tony Tally, Coach Terry Wolf Third Row: Coach Carey Had- derton, Shannon Cameron, Brandon Bax- ter, Bart Adams, Will Yoakum, Chuck Crowley, Chris Wright, Keno Shrum, Coach Stan Davis. CHEERLEADERS: Tonya Dickey, Angie McBride, Mitzi McLemore, Jenny Phillips, Shelly Teichman, Jana Parish. Jr. high football proves potential “Both teams worked really hard, said Stan Davis, one of the junior high coaches. It was a good season. Inexperience and lack of aggressiveness stacked up against the seventh graders, according to Coach Carey Had- derton. Although their record of 0-8 was not the best, they all gained a lot of much needed experience,” he said. For the eighth graders, the season granted much more than just experience. With a final record of 6-1-1, these players proved their potential as Wildcats. If we can all stick together, said Shane Wright, we’ll be keeping the spirit high for both teams.” The J-Cat cheerleaders spent their Thursday nights firing up both the players and fans. ABOVE: During warm-up be- fore the Olney game, Nathan Haile (No. 53) tries to tackle Will Yoakum. RIGHT: Bart Adams (No. 34), Jason Scheller (No. 72), and Tony Tally relax before the Holliday game. 112 IU lower grades Page sponsored by U.S.A. BIT SERVICE. Ronnie, Donna, Matt, Amy Archer City, TX LEFT: Cheerleaders per- form for the fans at the game with Olney while the seventh grade team warms up. LOWER LEFT: Donny Victory enjoys a few min- utes of rest during the af- ternoon work out. BELOW: EIGHTH GRADE: Front Row: Casey Johle, Shane Wright, Brandon Baxter Second Row: Doug Strange, Michael Shep- pard, Walter Fullerton, Trey Mobley, B. J. Mc- Cabe, Curtis Jackson, Brandon Brewer, Coach Stan Davis Third Row: Coach Carey Hadderton, Pat McCaskill, Daniel Shevrovich, Virgil Perry, Donnie Victory, Dan Haile, Matt Williams, Ja- son Rice, Coach Terry Wolf. Page sponsored by ARCHER SATELLITE TRACKERS. Wayne Wanda Casimir Archer City, TX lower grades 113 Grades active in athletics FAR UPPER RIGHT: Sharon Mc- Cabe practices the shot put as Angela Martin looks on. UPPER RIGHT: Hoping for a lay-up, Chris Wright drives to the basket during a home game against Seymour. RIGHT: SEVENTH GRADE — Front Row: Tonya Dickey, Cassie Ralls, Coach Candace Nicholson, Angie McBride, Holly Haning. Back Row: Lula Carroll, Jana Parish, An- gela Martin, Christie Crutcher, Sharon McCabe, Ginger Fields, Kimbra Cox. BELOW: SEVENTH GRADE — Front Row: Charlie Post. Second Row: Paul Hartley, Kevin Schreiber, Shannon Came- ron, Jason Jentsch, Michael Lowack. Third Row: Lonnie Hare, Rex Petit, Nathan Haile, George Essler, Jud Lane, Paul Budd. Back Row: Coach Carey Hadderton, Brandon Baxter, Bart Adams, Will Yoakum, Shawn Guffey, Keno Shrum, Chris Wright, Jason Schel- ler. BELOW RIGHT: Moving into defense position, Michael Shep- pard guards a Seymour player. 114 III grades LEFT: Reesa Bussey finishes the last leg of the mile relay. BELOW: EIGHTH GRADE — Front Row: Kara Green, Kristie Jentsch, Randi Foster, Coach Candace Nicholson, Shelly Teichman, Mitzi McLemore, Mindy Berend. Back Row: Amy Becker, Misty Graves, Jenny Phillips, Jennifer Sanford, Angie Garrett, Reesa Bussy, Stormy Eldridge, Coach Tommy Baxter, Kelly Hanson, Brandy Peden. LEFT: Dan Haile plays a man-to- man defense against Seymour’s 33. FAR LEFT: Coming out of the blocks, Mitzi McLemore concen- trates on her starting form. BE- LOW: EIGHTH GRADE — Front Row: Shane Wright. Second Row: Kurtis Jackson, Casey Johle, Trey Reed, Walter Fullerton, Michael Sheppard, Brandon Brewer, Back Row: Coach Stan Davis, Trey Mobley, B. J. McCabe, Donny Vic- tory, Jason Rice, Dan Haile, Matt Williams, Doug Strange. lower grades III 115 “Little” bands learn valuable fundamentals TOP RIGHT: Nathan Haile, Chris Wright, Brandon Baxter, Jud Lane practice the trumpet section of Walk Like an Egyptian.” ABOVE RIGHT: Shan- non Cameron concentrates on his horn fingering during band practice. FAR TOP RIGHT: SIXTH GRADE BAND — Front Row: Cathy Morris, Bran- dy Horridge, Tim Collins, Cal Rater, Eric Hardin, Ryan Phillips, Ryan Piper, Mikey Harris. Second Row: Cody Jackson, Celinda Lear, Nicky Jen- kins, Rebecca Rickett, Michael Townsend, Steven Horridge, Shawn Rice. Third Row: Jason Gillespie, Lacey Clark, Lonna Goolsby, Jason Allen, Brad Downing, Connie Terry, Brandy McWhorter, Joel Jones. Back Row: Tioney Hulse, Christin Wright, Angela Clark, Kate Davis, Doug Trigg, Brandy Beesinger, Misty Frodyma. FAR RIGHT: Angie McBride and Jana Parish try to perfect drum rolls. RIGHT: FIFTH GRADE BAND — Front Row: Lafonda Moore, Glenda Clark, Julie Coddell, James Howells, Samantha Ledy- ard, Abigail Fullerton. Second Row: Amelia Mooney, Celeste Mobley, Latisha Curry, Reva Lewis, Ryan Bussy, Mutasha Goforth. Third Row: Jessica Moore, Renee Cameron, Brandy Rater, Brandy Ham, Trish Goforth. Back Row: Drew Murphy, Courtney Cowan, Tesha Howard, Crys- tal Graves, Codie Canada, Billy Stephens. BE- LOW: FIFTH GRADE BAND — Front Row: Todd Henry, Cory Campbell, Lawrence Lobpries, Jus- tin Coleman. Second Row: Luke Haile, J. C. Langford, Bandy Bowen, Donald Woods, Trad Sheppard, Steven Becker. Third Row: Tony Rux, Jay Tepfer, Ryan Alexander, Patrick Collier. Back Row: Andy Blackwood, Renee Hoffman, Lee Ann Harvey, Chance McCandless. BELOW RIGHT: SEVENTH GRADE BAND — Front Row: Jana Parish, Cherri Derrick, Christi Crutcher, John Crouse, Nathan Haile, Jud Lane. Second Row: Angela Martin, Angie McBride, Chris Wright, Brandon Baxter, Shannon Cameron, Sharon Mc- Cabe, Shawn Guffey. Back Row: George Essler, Lula Carrol, Jimmy Howells, Lonnie Hare, Michael Lowack, Kevin Schreiber. 116 lower grades Bryan Baxter Eric Beesinger Sondra Berend Stuart Berend Tammy Bracey Tommilee Burleson Eddy Campos Tareh Campbell Melissa Caudill Josh Crouse Vicki Crowley Marlene Davis Robert Hallmark Sherri Hamill Rueben Jackson Carl Jones Christopher King Heather Ledbetter Carlton Ledyard Kelly Matlock Emmett McCabe Emily McGregor Chad Mueller Brandon Nogle Patrick Parsley Kelly Peden Stormi Rater Charlotte Reynolds Kyleen Rierson Phillip Roberts Chadrick Robison Recole Shrum Crystal Slay Jeffrey Spurgers Loyd Stephens Candi Sternadel Jeff Thomason Royse Vaughn ■■■QnHH Fourth Grade % 3 ABOVE: Chad Mueller and Candi Sternadel copy social studies sentences from the board. ABOVE RIGHT: Stormi Rater,Craig Eggers,and Carlton Ledyard form part of a group reading a story titled Where There's a Will, There’s a Way . RIGHT: Patrick Parsley seems to enjoy doing seat work. 118 lower grades Page sponsored by FRANCES’S BEAUTY SHOP Box 17 Scotland, TX Page sponsored by ARCHER COUNTY NEWS Drawer B Archer City, TX lower grades 119 Jennifer Boone Rayme Daffern Harley Davison Brandi Frodyma Obie Gillispie Tiffany Jentsch Jeremy Johnson Crystal Jones Tandy Nogle Shields m Phillips Rebecca Reynolds Jessica Sheppard Second Grade ABOVE: Practicing handwriting does not seem to hold Jared Wolfe's attention. ABOVE RIGHT: Chris Steffen pauses from reading a library book. FAR RIGHT: Jes- sica Roderick gets ready to read The Gingerbread Man in reading class. LOW- ER RIGHT: Mrs.Melinda Spurgers helps Shelly Browning with a math problem. 120 hi lower grades Page sponsored by ARCHER HAIR SHOP 601 S. Center Archer City, TX Jessica Dickerson Rhonda Dudley Bobby Edwards Clint Gee Cindy Gillispie Nicholas Graham Donald Hale Robin Huffman Jacie Sheppard Larry Skinner Brook Smith Stephanie Smith First Grade Page sponsored by HAIGOOD AND CAMPBELL 106 East Walnut Archer City, TX lower grades III 121 Heather Allard Karrie Ball Brian Boone Jennifer Bond Blair Buerger Jace Campbell Laci Cash Elizabeth Castro Jeremy Coffelt Charles Crowley Jessie Davison Ryan Farley David Green Skyler Hilbers Sara Hill Amber Howell Christina Hutchinson Jodie Johnson Bobby Martin Amanda McCord T. J. McCorkle Leslie Meeks Nathan Moore Bobby Morrison Margaret Murphy Mikala Parrack Beau Dustin Reneau Hank Reynolds John Reynolds Randi Rice Brandon Riley Tony Salas Ray Sanders Keden Shrum Kelly Smith Christopher Southard Alisha Stallcup Courtney Tousek Amanda White Cody Williams Josh Winter Jenna Wood Renna Wood Kindergarten ABOVE: Still dressed in his Halloween cos- tume, Brandon Riley continues his seat work. ABOVE RIGHT: With scissors in hand, Laci Cash and Tony Salas prepare to cut out pumpkins. FAR RIGHT: David Green ex- plains to classmates about his trick or treat- ing outfit as Josh Winter waits his turn. RIGHT: Complete with Halloween masks, Blair Buerger and Jenna Wood wait for the teacher s instructions about class work. 122 lower grades ABOVE LEFT: Witch” Karrie Ball shows off the Halloween cos- tume her mother made for her in Mrs. Arlina Jenstch's kinder- garten class. ABOVE RIGHT: First — graders Rhonda Dudley and Mica Morris wait for the bus to load on a warm September afternoon. ABOVE: Cowboy” Bobby Morrison removes part of his costume while doing paperwork, but Cody Williams decides he can match his pumpkins with his skeleton mask still on. lower grades III 123 . . . in ourselves When the doors of ACHS closed for the last time in May, it was the end of an important part of the lives of the twenty-nine graduating sen- iors. For thirteen years the class had grown together. They learned that believing in each other formed a strong team that helped them sur- vive bad years and clebrate good ones. It was that faith that kept both the football team and the band from fall- ing apart as they struggled through tough fall seasons. Then that same faith led both girls' and boys' bas- ketball to the playoffs and brought the boys’ state championship tro- phy home. After graduation, the seniors quickly realized that they would soon have only themselves to rely on. No longer would caring class- mates be there to guide them through troubled times. The theme “We believe ... soon changed to “I believe ... Although the faith in friendships would last for always, the graduates learned to place their strongest faith in themselves. As their class motto “I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul, exemplified, they knew their futures had been placed in their own hands. The be- lief in each other they learned in high school was replaced by the one needed most — the belief in “myself.’’ Closing Upperclassmen have embarrassing ‘‘time of life” Juniors and seniors had “the time of their lives at the Junior-Senior Ban- quet. That is, most of them. Several people got lost in downtown Wichita Falls trying to find the Activity Center. A few others accidentally walked into a wedding reception next door, thinking it was their prom. Barry Peden and Michelle Bledsoe were the most embarrassed during the slide show. Barry got to show the classes and faculty his best side, while Michelle exemplified her “vivid imag- ination” as a child. Matt McLemore's embarrassing mo- ment came during his last speech. Ru- mor is that his prolonged stuttering was caused by the speech itself, which he had not seen until Mrs. Carol Camp- bell handed it to him before the pro- gram began. As the dance got underway, one more embarrased face appeared. After the second song, DJ Clifton Russell popped in a tape of a candid telephone call between Angela Roberts and a KNIN disc jockey. As laughter poured from the floor, Angela found herself in a “ticklish situation. Although dinners to various restau- rants were given as prizes throughout the dance, the faculty still could not get everyone to stay until midnight. No one had any complaints, however, so “The Time of Your Life” was still a mem- orable time of the classes' lives. ABOVE: Melanie Meador and Jake Cul- lum enjoy the banquet meal prior to the slide show. ABOVE RIGHT: Lorie McCown and Tressa Wilson pose for the camera as they wait for the dance to start. RIGHT: Darci Deen and Trisha Vanbebber argue over who gets the extra piece of cheesecake. 126 closing FAR LEFT: Traci Parish laughs at an amusing picture of one of her classmates in the slide show LEFT: Garters in the class colors of burgandy and silver were given as party favors, and James Browning has his own idea of what to do with his. BELOW: Dresses of black and white were the most popular color choice for this year's prom. Aaron Ledyard and Michelle Bledsoe, both in black and white, pose for their formal prom picture. FAR LEFT: Mrs. Patt Giddings has her pic- ture made with her favorites — Melesha Eldridge, Angela Rob- erts, and Deanna Roy. But why did her hus- band? LEFT: Teresa Mooney and Chris Gray form part of the head table. closing III 127 Juniors raise money while seniors party Isn’t that the way it works? Every year the junior class slaves over fund- raisers to earn enough money for the prom and banquet—which usually costs around $ 1200. What do the sen- iors do? They go to parties, of course. The two main money-makers for the juniors are the Homecoming Dinner and the Grades 4-6 basketball tour- nament. This year, these two events raised the class's bank account to over $ 1600. The seniors took their year easily, attending a multitude of parties. High- lights of the year were the gifts at the progressive dinner at Christmas, sing- ing the school song at the Methodist Church’s senior breakfast, the scav- enger hunt and costume contest at the Adam's party, passing oranges at the McLemore’s and Kinsey’s party, swim- ming at Tressa Wilson’s, the pre- rehearsal breakfast at Eric Powell’s, and the swim party at Carol Camp- bell’s. Then, of course, there was the post-graduation pasture party. Although the amount of work and play may not seem balanced between the two classes, everything will work out as this year’s juniors become next year’s seniors. ABOVE: Bret Murphy, Chris Ditto, and Kenn Blackwood work the con- cession stand at their el- ementary basketball tour- nament. FAR RIGHT: Brandi Boren pretends to wait on Staci Wright so they can talk. RIGHT: I can't WAIT to use these! Melanie Meador seems to think as she inspects the gourmet undies she re- ceived at the progressive dinner. Page sponsored by JAMES LANE AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY '28 closing 5024 Jacksboro Highway Wichita Falls, TX FAR RIGHT: Barry Peden stands by poolside oblivious that Corey Camp- bell’s shower of water is about to douse him. ABOVE: Michael Schroeder, Angela Keiser, Brandi Boren, and Matt McLemore keep books and run the scoreboard at their tourney. LEFT: Tony Pollock and Aaron Ledyard pig out at the senior breakfast held at the Meth- odist Church. Page sponsored by GUY’S PLACE Alma Pennartz Archer City, TX closing III 129 Eighth graders “Dare To Be Different’’ The eighth grade graduating class backed up its theme “Dare To Be Dif- ferent” by decorating its prom in pink and black. Although the colors were certainly unusual, the rest of the prom went normally. Dan Haile was master of cer- emonies, Mikke Sandifer read the class history, and Mitzi McLemore revealed the class prophecy. Mandy Lewis be- gan the program with the invocation and the benediction was given by Kara Green. The highlight of graduation was the funny caricatures of class members displayed outside the auditorium. The class motto remained “Dare To Be Dif- ferent”; its song was “Stand By Me. Speeches were given by Jenny Phillips as valedictorian and Shelly Teichman as salutatorian. Jason Rice read the class will. The class now must be ready to dare the differences they will find in high school. 130 closing LEFT: Casey Johle and Shane Wright make a toast to their eighth grade class. BELOW: Trey Mobley carries the United States flag to the graduation ceremonies as Tommy Victory and Michael Sheppard follow. ABOVE: At graduation, Mistie Graves, Barbie Shultz, Brandy Peden, and Jen- nifer Clark look at the funny caricatures of class members displayed on a large sign near the auditorium entrance. LEFT: DJ Clifton Russell receives music requests from Mikke Sandifer, Amy Becker, and Renee Campos at the class prom. closing III 131 RIGHT: Valedictorian Deanna Roy and sa- lutatorian Michelle Bledsoe ABOVE: Senior Angela Shelton prepares for graduation night. RIGHT: “I didn’t know they had to be black!” says Eric Powell as he changes out his white socks. 132 closing Graduation ends seniors’ high school careers ABOVE LEFT: Lorie McCown finds some- thing extremely funny while waiting in the cafeteria for the grad- uation march in to the gym to begin. ABOVE: Top Ten: Standing-Michelle Bledsoe, Gary Bates, Eric Powell, Jeff Ash, Aaron Ledyard, Ange- la Roberts Seated- Deanna Roy, Lorie McCown, Khristie Da- vis, Trisha Vanbebber FAR LEFT: “How does this thing fit any- way?” wonders Aaron Ledyard while trying to straighten his mor- tarboard. 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AND LUKE HAILE 18 134 Hale, Amy 86, 87 Hale, Chad 120 Hale, Donald 121 Hallmark, Robert 118 Ham, Brandi 110. 116 Jackson, Kyla 42, 43, 44, 45. 48. 54, 93 Jackson, Rueben 118 Jancik, Missy 21, 24, 25. 36. 42, 43. 46. Jenkins, Leah 101 Hamill, Sherri 118 Hamill, Steven 110 Jentsch, Arlina 77 Jentsch, Jason 107. 112, 114 Jentsch, Kristi 25, 104. 115 Hamilton, Janie 97 Hamilton, Kitty 77 Jentsch, Tiffany 120 Johle, Casey 25, 104, 105, 113, 115, 131 Johnson, Jeremy 120 Haning, Emiiie 21, 101 Haning, Holly 106, 114 Hanson, Kelly 25, 104. 105, 115 KENT HANSON, CPA 63 Johnson! JodieW Jones! Crystal 120 Jones, Joel 109, 116 Hare, Lonnie 106', 114, 116 Hare, Thomas 119 JUSTICE CHEMICAL, INC. J SYSTEMS 68 Hargis, Carla 110 Hargis, Chuck 46, 97 Harlan, Gary 108 Harlan, Margaret 25, 46, 97 Harmon, David 108 K Harrelson! Keith 119 Harris, Deborah 30, 101 Harris, Michael 108, 116 Harris, Samuel 108 Hartley, Misty 119 Hartley, Paul 106, 112, 114 Harvey, Emily 120 Harvey, LeeAnn 110, 116 Hayes, Eddie 101 Henry, Theresa 77 Henry, Todd 33, 35, 110, 111, 116 HICKMAN AND JANSEN 35 Keiser, Angela 12, 13, 17, 36, 37, 45, 51, 56, 60, 62, 90, 93, 129 Khanlar, Michael 35, 97 Khanlar, Michelle 117 King, Christopher 118 King, Joseph 79 King, Junell 79 Kinsey, Angela 24, 25, 27. 28, 43. 44. 46, 49 Knox, Buddy 79 Knox, Kraig 5, 35, 37, 46, 47, 49, 51, 53, 101 Hilbers, Anna 5, 21, 73, 86, 87 Hilbers, Betty 77 MAX KREUTZ HOUSE OF MUSIC 110 Hilbers, Skyler 122 Hill, Jeremy 121 Hill, Leigha 119 Hill, Sara 122 Hoff, Dorcyle 77 Hoff, Sherry 76, 77 Holcomb, Beverly 77 Holley, Kelli 95. 97 HOPKINS PERFORATING SERVICE 22 L Lane, Jud 106, 112, 114, 116 JAMES LANE AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY 128 Horridge, Steven 108, 116 Howard, Courtney 120 Howell, Amber 122 Langford, JC 111, 116 LARRY’S TANK TRUCKS 47 Laudermill, Gretchen 12, 13, 25, 36, 37, 40,60,61,93 Howells, James 110, 111, 116 Howells, Jason 119 Leamon, Jama 18. 20, 21.22, 23, 25, 36, 37, 90, 93 Lear! Debbie 79 Lear, Kelly 122 Ledyard. Aaron V7, 33, 35 38, 48, 49, 51, Ledyard! Marjorie 17, 36, 37, 47, 48, 49. 56, 101 Ledyard, Samantha 111, 116 Lewis! Kimberly 120 Lewis, Leslie 104 Lewis, Mandy 104, 130 Lewis, Reva 111, 116 Lobpries, Ben 119 Lobpries, Lawrence 110, 111, 116 Loftis, Jimmy 121 Lowack, Julie 10.11,22,92,93 Hubbard, Pegay 79 HUFFMAN’S SERVICE CENTER 28 Huffman, Renee 95, 111 116 Lowack, Michael 107,112, 114. 116 Lowack, Tommy 98, 101 Lowry, Lacey 122 LUNN’S COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME Huffman, Robin 121 Hughes, Jason 35, 53, 101 Hulse, Tioney 109, 116 Lunn, Katie 122 Lunn, Nal 6, 38. 40, 46, 48, 77, 96 Hutchinson, Christina 122 Lunn! Sidney 77 J M Jackson, Barbara 120 Jackson, Kody 109, 116 Jackson, Kurtis 104, 105, 115 Malone, Jimmy 35, 55, 93 Malone, Timmy 35, 51, 53, 93 Marney, Jeff 19, 35, 49, 87, 97 Parsley, Patrick 118 PATTERSON BRAKE AND ALIGNMENT 78 Patterson, Rachael 78 Patton, Derek 19, 46, 49, 98, 101 Peck, Dorothy 74, 77 Peden, Barry 18, 32, 33, 35, 51,53, 61, 72, 86, 87, 126, 129 Peden, Brandy 25, 104, 105, 115, 131 Peden, Kelly 118 Peden, Wendy 22, 25, 37, 46, 47, 97 PEDEN TANK TRUCKS 52 Perry, Jimmy 11, 35, 97 Perry, Robert 86, 87 Perry, Virgil 105,113 Petit, Michelle 97 Petit, Rex 107,112,114 Petit, Trecie 118 Petit, William 121 Phelps, Deann 101 Phelps, Edwin 109 Phillips, Jenny 25, 105, 112,115, 130 Pitman, David 88, 89 Pollock, Justin 121 Pollock, Tony 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 47, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 88, 89, 129 Post, Charles 107,114 Powell, Eric 7, 16, 28, 37, 39, 40, 47, 48, 54, 55, 58, 68, 72, 82, 88, 89, 129, 132, R Routon, Mitchell 107,112 Roy, Deanna 16, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28,; 59,63, 68,69, 70,71,73, 88,89, 1 132 Roy, Michael 19, 35,101 Sanditer, Becky 21, 22, 93 Sanditer, Debbie 20, 28, 94, 97 Sandifer, Michelle 104,105, 130 Sanford, Chad 35, 37, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51 M T SCHLEGEL COMPANY 40 DR. AND MRS. RICHARD SCHLOMACH 26 Schreiber, Becky 8, 18, 78, 96, 129 Schreiber, Ken 28, 38, 39, 40, 48, 71,88, Schroeder, Steven 34, 35, 51. 53, 93 SEVEN BAR RANCH — HORSE DIVISION 1 Shearmire, Donald L 76 Sheffield, Sandra 78 Shelton, Angela Shelton, Tyson 11 Sheppard, Jacie 1 i Sheppard, Jessica 1; Sheppard, John 105 Sheppard, Keith 111 Sheppard, 1 Shevrovich, Sherri 119 Shults, Barbie 104, 105, 1 Shults, Sheri 17,25,97 Skinner, Larry 121 Slay, Bobby 107 Slay, Brandon 111 Slay, Crystal 118 Smallwood, Deanne 78 Southard, Beverly 79 Southard, Christopher II Southard, Mark 17, 98, 1 GARY SOUTHARD 24 Sparks, Christy 93 Spurgers. Jeffrev 118 Spurgers Spurgers Stallcup, Alisha 1; Spurgers, Melinda 78,120 19, 20, 27, 28, 29, Stanley, Sherry 79 4 INSURANCE 1 Stephens, Kenny 34, 35, 101 Stephens, Loyd 118 Stephens, Sherry 101 Sterm, Freddy 19,101 Sternadel, Candi 118 Sternadel] Shannon 16, 24, 25, 36, 37, 42, 43, 45, 48, 54. 94, 97 IBS WELL SERVICE 76 W T ris 119 ny 107.112 US ABIT SERVICE 112 WESTERN PACKAGE STORE 104 White, Amanda 122 K WHITSITT INSURANCE AGENCY W. L. (WILLIE) V SERVICE 51 Willett, Steve 25, 83, 88, 89 WILLIAMS BIT SERVICE 32 Williams, Antwan 118 Williams, David 109,117 Williams, Matt 25, 105, 113,' Williams, Reggie 108,109 Williams, Toby 35, 46, 101 Wilson, Becky 43 Wilson, Michael 11,35, 101 t, 45, 82, 88, 89. 126 Winter, Josh 12.60. 122 Wolf, Misty 61 Wolf, Sean 1r ' WolL Terry 3 Wolfe, Jared 120 Wood, Jenna 122 Wood, Mike 33, 78 Wood, Renna 122 Woods, Amanda 119 Woods, Donald 111, 116 Wren, Michael 118 Wright, Chris 33, 35, 106,107, 112,11 Wright, David 105 Wright, Jacy 119 Wright, Joey 119 Wright, Kristin 109 Wright, Shane 25, 104, 105, 112,113, Wuthrich, Cerise 78 Y V 101 Vanbebber, Trisha 88, 89, 126 Vaughn, Rebecca 121 Vaughn, Royse 118 Victory, Donny 25, 104, 105, 113, 115 Victory, Tommy 4, 18, 25. 93, 96 136 Signs ’o the times Although neither the movie or title track by actor song writer Prince became highly popular, various signs created by Wildcat fans could be seen everywhere. The most common of these “signs o’ the times” were painted in bright colors by students and their moms. Bearing messages as simple as Go Cats or as risque as Kick ‘A’, they reflected the enthusiasm of Wildcat fans. The largest of the signs had to be the traditional banners drawn by the cheerleaders that spanned ten feet or more and were always seen at pep rallies and in the halls. Perhaps the most unique of these signs o' the times were found on the students themselves. Wildcat fans covered with black paws and glow-in-the dark white lettering could be spotted even in the darkness of the Black Out the Eagles and homecoming pep rallies where only black lights were used. Not all of the signs in '88 were totally new or different. Yet students still spent their time to create the numerous signs O' the times.” TOP LEFT: Janie Hamilton and Scott Wilbourn dance to the band’s version of “Old Time Rock and Roll. MIDDLE LEFT: “HERO, Holliday Eagles Roll Over!” Chad Sanford, Scott Wilbourn, Sam Berube, Robert Arredondo, and Bill Crutcher display their Wildcat spirit with hand- made signs. ABOVE: Wildcat moms bring colorful painted signs to the Holliday pep rally. FAR LEFT: “Gee, we didn't know it was THAT long! think National Honor Society members as they struggle to hang their huge sign. LEFT: Sixth man leader or bandito Andy Bowen stirs up fun at a basketball game with wild cheers. 128A The 1988 seniors posed for their picture in an old barn on the Crowley Farm a few miles out of town. Ground Level: Michelle Haehn, James Browning, Jimmy Johnson, Teresa Flemming-Kloxin, Steven Willett, Jeff Ash, Jackie Graham, Aaron Ledyard. Seated on Hay: Khristie Davis, Michelle Bledsoe, Lori McCown, Teresa Wilson, Angela Shelton, Deanna Roy. Standing: David Pitman, Angela Roberts, Darci Deen, Anna Hilbers, Trisha Vanbebber, Eric Powell, Jake Cullum, Ken Schreiber, Tony Pollock, Malanie Meador, Marsha Mydlowski. Sitting on Gates: Amy Hale, Dee Ann Blackburn, Kandie Talley, Gary Bates, Barry Peden. Right: Jake Cullum checks to see what movies are playing in Wichita Falls. 128B LEFT: How do you keep the dough from sticking to the roll- er? wonders Tressa Wilson as she pre- pares Christmas cookies for home ec. BELOW LEFT: Khris- tie Davis and Dean- na Roy examine their order forms for grad- uation announce- ments one last time. BELOW: An injured Gary Bates looks down to hide his amusement of his carpentry class's mistakes. FAR LEFT: Can anyone even tell what it is? wonders David Pitman while putting the fin- ishing touches on his painting. LEFT: Darci Deen discovers how to position her hand for her casual senior picture. ABOVE: Trisha Vanbebber concentrates on a lab experiment in chemistry class. 128C BELOW: Unusual hair make-up com- plete the punk look Kandie Tally wore on Halloween dress-up day. RIGHT: Carl Morgan dresses up as a pirate for Halloween Day in kindergarten, but he doesn't look as though he'd really make anyone walk the plank. FAR RIGHT: The California Raisins, other- wise known as Sheri Shults, Amy Da- vis, and Karen Mendenhall pick up a tardy slip for fifth period. ABOVE: Rockers Kelly Hanson and Misty Graves light up the halls with silver paint and illuminated clothes. MIDDLE: Some people don’t even need a special day to dress up. Melanie Meador entertains Spanish class with a variety of costume pieces. RIGHT: Amanda McCord shows her pouty smile as a ballerina. LOWER RIGHT: A painted black mask trimmed in red completes Steve Willett's costume. 128D Autographs Taylor Publishing Company ilnsilco