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

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“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

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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

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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