Arnett High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Arnett, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1976 volume:

1976 WILDCAT Arneil Public Schools Arnett, Oklahoma DEDICATED TO Walter Rex Coram was born in Harmon, Oklahoma. After graduation in 1955, from Arnett High School, Mr. Coram attended Panhandle State University, where he majored in History and minored in Biology. He has taught grades six through twelve during his seventeen years of teaching experience. Mrs. Elaine Coram also teaches at Arnett. The Cor- ams have two daughters, Chelle 5, and Sawaya 1. Mr. Coram has taught many subjects during his 7 years at Arnett. This year he taught American His- tory, Biology, and Economics. He is also the High School Principal and Counselor. We dedicate this annual to Rex Coram, a teacher, administrator and friend. 2 3 5 I 8 9 10 12 14 15 16 fc n't Kathy Farris and Ronnie Miller MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED n Jane Gross and Ricky Kibbe FRIENDLIEST Daryn Beagle and Tracy Freeman MR. AND MISS AHS Lori Riley and Brad Word BIGGEST FLIRT AND BIGGEST WOLF Linda Hamilton and Ricky Grice MOST ATHLETIC Melodie Stiles and Everand Sweeden WITTIEST 21 ALICE COX Sponsor STEVE BUOY Sponsor RICKY KIBBE JANE GROSS DARALYN MOORE President V. President Secretary DARYN BEAGLE BARBARA BRUCE SHERRY CHAMBERS LISA ELLISON KATHY FARRTS TRACY FREEMAN SYLVIA GILLISPIE RICKY GRICE LINDA HAMILTON RONNIE MILLER JANET RANGE V cajinof rrea (hncf$, xoe Tria JEFF SMITH JW XO ife Blue MELODIE STILES EVERAND SWEEDEN NATALIE TALAMANTE BRAD WORD 25 26 27 Princess - Lisa Stevens Prince - Russell Maxwell Freshmen Lady - Christi Reed Lord - Wade Folks Fifth Grade Miss Arnett Daryn Beagle Escort - Tracy Freeman F.F.A. Sweetheart Linda Hamilton Escort - Murry Eggleston 29 JUNIORS Bruce Word Donna Hoggard SOPHOMORE Gary Smith Dawna Moore THIRD GRADE J. R. Inseiman Stacy Folks KINDERGARTEN Dustin Bullard Che lie Ceram EIGHTH GRADE Chuck Parker Robyn Johnson SEVENTH GRADE Marty Hamilton Donna Peck SECOND GRADE Michael Boyd Tracy Gillis SIXTH GRADE Jeff Knowles Barbara Cox FOURTH GRADE Chris McGowan Monica Schwab FIRST GRADE Jim Cadwell Amy Hicks ENTERTAINERS Cathy Sargent Virion Chambers Daralyn Moore Rory Hicks Jonna Martin James Hooper 30 ili rills: jjiirgr mii; HISTORY OF ARNETT SCHOOL The following pages present a short history of the Arnett Public Schools. From its beginning in the early 1900’s, to the present, the history of Arnett Schools, and even more important the history of the classes, has been varied and colorful. Due to lack of space, every class could not be covered in this short history. Our appreciation and thanks to the High School FT A for the use of the History of Arnett School book they have compiled over the past few years. BACK ROW: Miss Stewart, Mrs. Sneary. Miss Northup, Mrs. Thomas. Mrs. Yarbrough. FRONT ROW: Mr. Carrier. Mr. Wilton. Mr. Yarbrough. High School Teachers - 1929. THE BEGINNING In the year of 1901 the School District No. 27 was organized and the description is as follows: Beginning at a point where Range Line Between Ranges 24 and 25 intersect the North line of Day County; thence East 3 miles; thence South to the half section corner between sections 15 and 16: thence West 3 miles; thence North to a point of beginning.'' This was the first beginning of schools here and no more information can be found in records at the County Court House. When Oklahoma bacame a State in 1907, and when Day County was renamed Ellis County, the school district number was changed from No. 27 to No. 70. 34 1919-1920 The Senior Class of 1920 consisted of Misses Edith and Edna Shaffer, twin sisters, and the only gradu- ates. The commencement exercises were held in the Christian Church on Thursday evening May 20, 1920. The invocation was given by Rev. Duckworth, after which the chorus sang the Anvil Chorus.” A reading was given by Bernice Vandeventer, and instrumental solo by Naomi Crossman, two more songs by the chorus and the address was given by Rev. McCarrol. E. O. Arnote was school Superintendent and Velma Thomas was the Principal. The old school building was located West of town, where the road turned to Gage, this later was replaced by the Arnett Creamery. 1920-1921 The Amett High School was not very large at this time, probably forty-five or fifty enrolled in all four classes. There were only two teachers in the High School and four in the Elementary School. Mr. D. C. Mosshart was the superintendent and one of the high school teachers. Miss Frawley was the other teacher. Vera Duckworth relates this story about the class of 1921: I remember one incident that was funny at the time, but as I look back I can see that it could have been very disasterous. Elmer Wilhite, a sophomore, was sitting in the front seat on a row directly in front of the teacher's desk. The occupied seats had the ink wells in them, but the seat behind him was vacant. Our desks were of the old type with an ink well in the upper right hand comer of the desk. Henry Branstet- ter was sitting across the aisle opposite this vacant seat on one side and another boy was sitting across the aisle on the other side of the vacant seat. All of the waste paper accumulated by these three boys was stuffed into this vacant desk. One morning Miss Frawley stepped out of the room, and Elmer being a show off” and occupying a good position in the room, began to entertain everyone. He lit a match, turned around in his seat and was wildly waving it around over his head, when we heard footsteps that didn’t sound like Miss Frawley’s. Elmer immediately stuck the lighted match into the desk behind him and was studying very hard when Mr. Mosshart walked into the room. We were all holding our breath won- dering what would happen. Luckily, Miss Frawley came into the room at this time and Mr. Mosshart walked back into his own room. We were all dis- tracted when the smoke began to roll out of the hole in the desk and one of the girls screamed FIRE and by that time the fire was burning furiously. I don’t know how it kept from setting Elmer's clothing afire, but it didn't. A number of brave” boys rushed over to that desk to put out the fire and then each of them claimed the honor of putting it out. The Amett High School published its first school paper during this school year, and its name was The Prairie Dog. A special thanks to Vera Duckworth for this story. 35 1925-1926 The class of 1926 was an all girl group with two of the class members married before graduation. Mar- tha Shelton Heinsohn and Thelma Mingus Stout. The commencement exercises were held May 20 in the courtroom with T. R. Blaine giving the address. Anna Bamber Carrier relates the following informa- tion about the class of 1926: The Senior Play that year was Bashful Mr. Bobbs and with admission 25d for children, 35d for adults, and 50 f for seats in the courtroom. We were quite excited to take in $95.00 that night (February 12, 1926). That was the most that had ever been taken in at a school play up to that time. During our Senior year the class as a whole presented one Chapel Program and then each member was responsible for an individual program during the year. Nineteen twenty-six was the first year Arnett High ever had a Junior-Senior Banquet. It was held in the northeast room upstairs in the old school building.' ’ Class members were: Martha Shelton Heinsohn, Thelma Mingus Stout, Anna Bamber Carrier, Grace Shaffer Mitchell, Ruby Richards Wieden, Reva Rich- ards Branstetter, and Grace Sneary Woods. Special thanks to Anna Bamber Carrier for the information concerning the class of 1926. Midget Team 1915 e j 36 Jay and Jerry Knowles 1928-1929 CLASS POEM In our class, we have twenty-two seniors, The largest A. H. S. ever had But we hope that each year will increase it with all that is good, but not bad. Dear old high school, we say, dear old class For the parting hour is drawing nigh, But we must let no sad tears fall, As we meet to say good-bye. It is hard indeed to part with friends, Whom we love and cherish dear. But though far apart, we will often dream. Of those friends of yester-years. All the lessons that we have gained, In these four short, but happy years. Still will shine across our pahts To dispell all doubts and fears. So from A. H. S. we part today But full of pleasure, hope, and joy, And many memories we'll keep with us, That years can never destroy. To our classmates we wish success, To the faculty and end to strife, And for ourselves we will start in the busy whirl Of that higher school called life. By: Helen Sibley Irby Freeman Clarence Knaus Russell Charlton Vernon Word Curward Bunyard Wesley Lane 37 1929-1930 The following information was supplied by Elizabeth Bayless Rouse. There were many country schools yet, that hadn't consolidated so when the students were ready to go to high school, the ones from over Harmon way, south and west of town came to Arnett to school. They rented rooms in homes or some worked for their room and board. Also some were allowed to drive back and forth. 1 particularly remember the blizzards. If the bus was late or couldn't make it at all, we still had to have excuses from the office, and each teacher had to sign them, which took up a lot of time. Mr. Woo- druff had Glenn Thompson, who wrote similar to him, sit at his desk and sign our excuses, so he could get on with our history lesson. Our school buses were homemade out of wooden sid- ing and window glass. They had a bench on each side and a double one down the middle and we sat facing each other. In the winter we always had cold feet. If we were lucky a good friend would sit across from us, and we’d sit on each other's feet to keep warm. One blizzard kept school closed for two weeks, which was a happy bonus for all of us, espe- cially the rabbit hunters. One incident concerning our school that I’ll never forget happened on the Clint Shaffer corner. The bus was hit by a car and overturned. The top split open and children and lunches spilled out all over every- where. One enterprising young lad was out collect- ing goodies, apples, oranges, etc., that had rolled out from the lunches. Luckily, no one was seriously hurt, just a few bruises that got a little sore. Special thanks to Elizabeth Bayless Rouse for her information on the class of 1930. 1933-1934 Wendall Bayless provided the following information about the class of 1934. The records show that 33 Seniors marched down the aisles to receive diplomas on that memorable occa- sion. It was the depression, as you recall, and the graduation exercises verified it - we wore no caps or gowns. Yet we were proud, and a little confused, for possibly no more than six of the class attempted the next hurdle of higher learning, and the rest went their separate ways, each hoping theirs was the right step forward. Miss Northrup was teaching the fifth and sixth grade when the Rocky Slope children said good-bye to the country school. The school bus ride, the large school, and going to school in the city was just a lit- tle overwhelming. Forrest Dowler's friendly smile and arm around my shoulder was mighty comforting on that first day. This may have been the year the atomic bomb was ushered in, at least the explosion set off when Wallace Bradley bit down on a large cap jarred everyone, including the teacher. Wallace’s head stayed on, but I have reasons to believe his seat was lifted rather high a little while later. ” Special thanks to Wendall Bayless for these stories about the class of 1934. 38 1934-1935 The Seniors of 1935 tell these stories: Our sixth year we rated a room all to ourselves, THE DOGHOUSE, away from everybody. That year we found that there was more than one use for a waste paper can, just sit a boy in and push him in as far as you can and he will stay. Of course if his hair is red and you put him behind the teacher's desk so only the top of his head shows, you have a mild dis- turbance among the remaining students. It took three men to get Billy out of that seat. The year we were freshmen we were initiated by 1936-1937 Basketball Girls Who are these girls? Couldn't you guess? They're the Basketball Players From A.H.S. There's Ida Klein The captain and guard She's always in there And really works hard. A Swell guard is Katherine The Cooprider girl She's also co-captain Watch her give'em a whirl. There's Lela Mae Miller Our Trusty She plays like lightning For all that’s in her. Our little side center Flossie Pratt She plays all around them And is quick as a cat. There is Peggy Robinson A forward, Ah, man She sinks those goals As fast as she can. having to wear our clothes backward for a week, for the girls it wasn't too bad, the boys thought it sorta bad, but it did make it easy for them to scratch their backs. On Friday the fun really began, they fed us candy with soap in it, and ran us through the BELT LINE, they used magazines instead of belts, but it still hurt. We had to pull Wilson Baldwin's Model T Ford around the square with the brake on. Harley Wayland broke away from the tow line and nobody in school could catch him. On a warm spring day in 1935 with only a few dust clouds overhead 25 very happy seniors said a fond good-bye to Arnett High. Next is Georgia Koons A forward and how, She is quick as lightning And sinks ’em wow. Dorothy Shelton A guard tall and stout She’s a life saver When the others foul out. Our substitute forward Irwanna Stuckey At making a goal Sometimes she is lucky. Roxanna Rucker A forward indeed She helps us out When we're in need. Sub guard and center Edred West She does very well When put to the test. Winning the games Is all very well But in Sportsmanship They do excell. 39 40 SENIOR POEM 1943 We'll tell you all about us A jolly lot are we, The seniors of Arnett High School The class of 43”. Tall, dark, Ronald Henry The comedian of our class Informs us the latest jokes And we put forth the laughs. Bob Richard is our President An example to the school He has handled well the class affairs By parliamentary rule. When Tessibel goes to college And they give her a quiz She says an English teacher She hopes she never is. Each class must have a secretary, It’s recording work to do. We chose one who has done it well Betty Leedy, faithful and true. Another sailor is Eddie Hanlon He joined up with the rest We hope if he meets with a Jap The Jap is second best. To the one with highest grades Each year the honor we bestow Of being valedictorian This is Lois White you know. In our Democracy class Willa Mae knows it well you see, She says she just loves it It’s our star of Liberty. The Salutatorian is Lucille Love An all round student is she We’U remember her in class plays And she sings beautifully. In Home Ec. Faye Allard Is as good as she can be Her sewing is excellent And she cooks deliciously. We have a high school hero Whom all the girls adore He soon will join the army His name is Lee Roy Moore. Wayne Apple is our genius At inventions he's so good, That I bet he’d invent a Ford If he just only would. Martha Moore, a charming girl Has a nurse’s inspiration With Kathryn Forester for a pal They're sure to enjoy this vacation. The girl with long fingernails Is Bonnie Stout they say She makes eyes at all the boys But that's just Bonnie's way. Walter Tolle is in the Navy. A sailor brave and true, We say good-bye and wish him luck As he sails the ocean blue. Glamourous Sibyl McCollogh Of her we like to brag And you should see the guys That she's got in the bag.” The sweetest girl in our class Is Bivian West you know May her smile be her umbrella Wherever she may go. The next girl on the list Is Edna Lucille Hall The best guard we ever had In playing basketball. Our chauffeur is Orville Kibbe He makes all corners round He should get a ticket for speeding Or flying too close to the ground. Bill White is our Romeo With girl friends at his will, But this time it's the draft board Who has a date with Bill. Wanda Bullard is the village queen She’d stir anyone’s emotions But now she’s married, boys! So don’t get any notions. The credit for our conduct We give to Mr. Carrier That sponsored all our parties And the more there were, the merrier. Wayne Stiles is our Jitterbug, According to information, He always gets the Jitters In any congregation. Now we've told you all about us. Good things we tried to mention, We hope that you have enjoyed it, For that has been our intention. Lucille Love, Merilatt 41 1945-1946 The Seniors of 1946 tell these stories: Our senior year began with lightened outlooks for the war that had seemed so interminable had ended and as the boys came marching home, wedding bells rang simultaneously with school bells for at least half the girls in our class. ” Our class panel took its place in the halls of AHS and we felt so proud of ourselves - but graduation hadn't yet arrived. On a slumber party we girls (now! now! there were no boys!) swiped a watermelon and dumped it in the horse tank to cool and went out on Highway 283 where we thumbed to town in the back of someone's pickup. We found the town locked up and sleeping and we were stranded. We went to the telephone office where we called Leroy Kestler, who came and took us back to our watermelon.'' A Halloween escapade brought chagrin to two boys and several girls who lost Hazel Shelton and I in the De Bolt Cemetary (they told us this was a short cut to Gage). Although they got search lights to look, their efforts were in vain. How could they have been oth- erwise when we were hiking full speed across a wheat field for town! As we passed the school, Mr. Hunter flashed a light on us, our only threat of exposure. We rushed home and to bed for a full nights sleep to face those poor kids at school the next day. Mrs. Mann, whose class we attended first, joined in the preschool banter in this episode.'' Our class plans for roasting chickens over an open fire in Mosers pasture went slightly aray when the only available fuel was cow chips. Most of our chicken was taken home raw. Someone made off with our ice cream and we prayed that whoever ate it would have indigestion. Eventually we retrieved the ice cream and our prayers were answered.'' A Senior trip was planned and executed for a tour of Oklahoma touching interesting and historical spots, and so the class of 1946 launched forth for their var- ied lives and careers and another class stepped for- ward to take their place. Special thanks to the Seniors of 1946 for these sto- ries. 1950-1951 Special thanks to Bernice Stuckey for the information about the class of 1951. The year 1951 was upon us. We had a new skipper this year, Mr. Creech. We began to prepare for the great outer world, and again we felt small and then again were very proud of ourselves. We found our class roll to number 23. We were hoping we could become an asset to our Alma Mater and it to us. At our graduation exercises, our class introduced the parent-flower ceremony which I believe is still practiced. Not too many of our class went on to col- lege, but can boast of many occupations - teachers, home-demonstration agents, petroleum company employees, construction workers, secretaries, den- tal assistants, telegraph supervisors, farmers, and last but not least, all of us have the important role of mother and dad. Thanks go to Bernice Stuckey for providing this information about the class of 1951. 1956-1957 The Seniors of 1957 provided this information about their class. Carolyn Dearing was crowned the 1956-57 basket- ball queen this year. Her escort was Larry Branstetter and the entire team were her attendents. This year we were on the receiving end of the Jun- ior-Senior banquet and Prom. Although it was rain- ing and muddy we enjoyed a nice evening of 'Down Mexico Way.' The time has flown by so fast that now the long awaited week was here. Senior night they had fun remembering the past and Sandra Price gave the class history; Walter Rupprecht, the class poem; Donald Jacks, the class will and Tawanda Habekott, the prophecy. May 23, 1957, was the big day for all. Again there were mixed feelings as the class had their last time together. Many were looking forward to all the times ahead, while others were thinking of the past twelve years they had spent together. Many realized that some of the ones there they might never see again as everyone went their own way. Carolyn Dearing and Zelma Young were co-valedictorians and Marcia Holland was salutatorian. And so another class, the one of 1957, graduated from Amett High School. There were twenty-three members of this class that said good-bye to each other and to the school, but most had a few tears in their eyes as they walked out. ” Thanks to the Seniors of 1957 for this information. Owen Lentz Brewster Firz Elvtn Metier Jerry Don Knowles Jesse Gilbreath Marilyn Davis Carole Jean Siout Trella Wagnon Kay Sims Carole Joyce Harrell Anna Mae Folks Eleanor Town Virginia Vincent Elenita Thimbling Donna Rowland Brenda Krout Leota Tolle Cinnamon Wilda Shelton Gary Carpenter Buck Sibley Thurman Mercer SENIORS 1959 Robert Wells Ira Nonhup. Jr. Billy Heinsohn Carla Bullard Margaret Heinsohn Marybelle Hosier Johnny Brown Gary Collar Robert Jennings Leatha Fay Tefertiller 43 1960-1961 CLASS POEM The class of nineteen sixty-one Bids a fond farewell, But to the classes who remain. We have some memories to tell. As we look on well-known faces, Mr. Chaffin's comes in view. Perhaps a little saddened By our leaving you. Mr. Woods and Miss League our sponsors, Who've had it rough at times. Will deep down inside rejoice When we made headlines. Jay Davison, our President, Was the bookworm of the class. He never had to fear That he wouldn't pass. Richard Brown and Ronnie Littau Were the athletic type, But some of their pranks Caused the Coach to gripe. Patsy Bullard and Margaret Baldwin Brought the honors to our throne, Received the titles, Miss Cinderella, ” And Basketball Queen, All their very own. Sharon Bullard and Anita Woods, Each have diamond rings. They will receive their MRS degree Early in the spring. John Carey and Mirl Fielder Were the pranksters in our group. Don't be surprised if you see them Trying to whirl a hula-hoop. Next we see Janice Grice and Wanda Gillian Looking rather smart, Vowing that no one Will ever enter their heart. Now we see Carolyn Ashpaugh, And Connie Mackey Hoping that someday they'll know Just what they're going to do. Here's Buddy Sutton and Kenneth Barker Both doing rather fine. Working at the Gas Station, Trying hard to make a dime. Bernice Clearwater and Donna Boyd Now come into view. Both of them quiet and shy All twelve years through. Vonna Wieden and Rita Smith Are very smart, it seems. But from looking at their report cards. It's only in their dreams. Ronald Branstetter and Larry Jacks, Weren’t putting on the style, When two sophomores flashed them Such charming smiles. Pat Compton and LaWanda Fain Are next in line. Hoping they’ll find someone Who'll treat them really fine. Now here's Darline Suthers, Who's really got it made, And Sharon Horner, and Barbara Marlin Wondering if they'll make the grade. 44 1962-1963 Delbert Barker Bonnie Cadwell Craig Chesnui Loydetta Collar JoAnn Creed Dwight Daniels Pat Davis Dyonna Dickson Beverly Hanan Harvey Jacks Karen Longhofcr Jon Noyes Patsy Patterson Jan Roper Wanda Stevens Jack Stout Donald Stuckey Bill Word Rollin West 1966-1967 Special thanks to the Seniors of 1967 for the inform- ation about their class. Our class had a time with their play, 'My Mother Is A Freshman,' but it came off well. The Junior-Senior prom had the theme of 'The Cinderella Ball.’ The prom turned out to be a real nice prom. Of course, we seniors weren't worried about the prom. The only thing we had to worry about was starting out early the next morning on the Senior trip, which was a ball. More things happened on that trip than a dog has fleas. First of all, Steve Jacks got lost and everyone was frantic. Finally, we found him in his room curled up on the kitchen sink. Then 'dear little Sherry Word' got lost and was found riding around with two boys from Tenkiller. (Which is a big NO- NO.) We managed to tear up three Hondas. You could just about bet that you'd find us every night swim- ming at midnight in freezing weather. The manager just knew that everyone was crazy! ’' Most of the girls learned to play pool. One girl tried to come home with the purple '4 ball' because she claimed that it just took her eye. That was out of the question.'' Two boys each stole a glass from the dining area and got caught by the manager. They knew it was wrong, but they always were the most mischievous boys in the class. Thanks to the Seniors of 1967 for these stories. 45 ARNETT HIGH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS AND PRINCIPALS 1908-1909 Mr. A. Squire; Superintendent 1910- 1911 Mr. M. E. Haner; Superintendent 1911- 1912 Mr. M. E. Haner; Superintendent 1912- 1914 No records recorded 1914-1915 Mr. R. L. Seaton; Superintendent 1916-1917 Mr. R. L. Seaton: Superintendent 1918-1919 Mr. Lloyd Laughlin; Superintendent Mr. J. Hunt; Principal 1920- 1921 Mr. D. C. Mosshart; Superintendent 1921- 1922 Mr. D. C. Mosshart; Superintendent 1922- 1923 Mr. D. C. Mosshart; Superintendent Mr. C. K. Oshel; Principal 1923- 1924 Mr. G. E. Hallen; Superintendent Mr. George A. Miller; Principal 1924- 1925 Mr. Theo Yarbrough; Superintendent Mr. Wick Beckham: Principal 1926-1927 Mr. Theo Yarbrough; Superintendent 1928- 1929 Mr. Theo Yarbrough; Superintendent 1929- 1930 Mr. Foster; Superintendent Mr. Woodruff; Principal 1930- 1931 Mr. Woodruff; Superintendent 1931- 1932 Not recorded 1933- 1934 Mr. Nat Taylor; Superintendent 1934- 1935 Mr. Watkins; Superintendent 1935- 1936 Mr. Watkins; Superintendent 1936- Nov. 30 Mr. Watkins: He passed away Nov. 30 and Mr. Funk finished the term as Supt. 1937- 1940 Mr. Cossey; Superintendent 1940-1950 Mr. Ernest Hunter; Superintendent 1951-1957 Mr. D. D. Creech; Superintendent 1958-1965 Mr. Gerald K. Chaffin; Superintendent Mr. Acy Woods; Principal 1965-1967 Mr. John H. Whipple; Superintendent Mr. Ronald Hodges: Principal 1967- 1968 Mr. Ronald Hodges; Superintendent (Second Semester) 1968- 1973 Mr. Ronald Hodges: Superintendent Mr. Donald Hennigh, Principal 1973-1975 Mr. Ronald Hodges; Superintendent Mr. Rex Coram; Principal 1975-1976 Mr. Larry Ellison; Superintendent Mr. Rex Coram; Principal 1915 ENTIRE HIGH SCHOOL 47 CONCLUSION The Wildcat Staff hopes that you have enjoyed this history of Arnett High School. Unfortu- nately, not all the classes that have passed through the schools of Arnett, Oklahoma could be covered in this short history. Therefore, the space below is left blank so that you may add your own stories. 48 49 Larry Ellison Rex Coram Jerry Knowles James Hooper Superintendent H.S. Principal Jr. High Principal Music Annual Biology Economics Dr. Ed. H. S. PE. Blondell Huffman Art English Linda Knowles Math Science Elaine Coram Typing Bookkeeping M. D. Bay less Science Chemistry Trella Suthers Jr. English Grade PE. Georgia Mitchell Okla. Hist. Home Ec Jr. High Reading Steve Buoy Agriculture Larry Churchwell H.S. Coach Mech. Draw. Woodworking 50 Alice Cox Librarian Reading Sharon Jones Social Studies Speech Kenneth Cox Grade Principal 6th Grade Barbara Desper 3rd Grade Jean Ellison 2nd Grade Linda Freeman Special Education Rose Mary Churchwell 5th Grade Elma Spencer 1st Grade Jean Freeman 4th Grade Sue Hooper Kindergarten 52 Dick Hamilton - Pres. Kenneth Schoenhals - Vice Pres. 53 Richard Stevens - Member Don Satterwhite - Member ADMINISTRATION Jerry Don Knowles - Jr. H. Principal Jovonna White Doris Hicks Shirley Dowler Beverly Barnes Cindy Hunter Mamie Wayland 55 David Dickson Christine Grice G. Hunter, L. Barker, E. Molone, L. Woodard (left to right) R. West, A. Molloy, G. Dowler Ethel Sutton Dan Roberts 57 Juniors MR. CORAM MR. CHURCHWELL Sec. - Jonna Marlin Kenny Allard Gayle Barker Larry Clearwater Debbie Collins Anita Ladena Larry Doris Nancy Johnson Kestler Kibbe McGuire Miller 58 Pres. - Vice-Pres. - Chan Randy Cox Huffman Murry Rodger Donna Lynne Kaiie Eggleston Geurin Hoggard Hoskins Huffman Bil1 John Cathy Dianna Billy Bruce Mitchell Mitchell Sargent Stout Quisenberry Word 59 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Sec. Jonna Martin, Vice-Pres. Randy Cox, Pres. Chan Huffman Junior Class Works Toward Prom 60 Sophomores MRS. CORAM Sec. -Gary Tom Richard Judy Rory Paula Smith Dearing Freeman Gross Hicks Jacks Pres. - Vice-Pres. - Debbie Brenda Hicks Sarsent Jack Looney Dawna Moore Lana Olbert Scott Parker Gary Range Gary Sibley 63 Ninth Grade MR. KNOWLES Pres. - Vice-Pres. - Sec. - Starla Andrew Robben Tony Kibbe Cindy Allard Brown Huffman Sweeden Ronnie Russell Stephanie Connie Steve Richard Hoskins Maxwell Patton Peck Range Rupprecht Lisa Reed Roland Klinton Rex Stevens Stout Taylor Wieden Winters Wanda Carl Kendra Ricky G. W. Bryant Coykendall Cox Dewey Hicks 65 Eighth Grade Vicc-Pres. - Sec. - Darrell Melody Thomas Ginger KAREN GROSS CHERI ALLARD Barnes Bowman Brown Crouch Robyn Jeff Chuck Kathy Marcus Brain Johnson Manin Parker Phillips Range Smith 66 EVERETT KESTLER Chet Larry Daughenbaugh Dearing Kevin Jeff Tina Mama Dill Dodd Jacks Johnson 67 Seventh Grade Jimmy Clearwater MISS JONES Pres. - MARTY HAMILTON Vice-Pres. - WAYNE PLYMESSER Sec. -JEFF Reporter WAYLAND LYNN BARNES Jimmy Looney Tracy Karn Delores Farris Tommy Gamer Keith Cox 68 fa Donna Amita J. T. Barnes Bowman Bradshaw Treas. - LEWIS JENNINGS Donna Peek Wesley Phillips Randy Raupprecht Cheryl Stiles Tracy Thomas Teena Woodard 69 Crazy Day and Camera Day Master of Ceremony: Murry Eggleston Crazy Day Contestants LEFT TO RIGHT: Russel Maxwell: Randy Rupprecht: Keith Cox: Ginger Crouch: Debbie Sargent: Ricky Kibbe. Winners were 1st - Ricky Kibbe: 2nd - Debbie Sargent: 3rd - Ginger Crouch. Two people submitted pictures for camera day. They were: Jeff Martin and Wayne Plymesser. 70 The contest was declared a tie. Sixth Grade MR. COX Cindy Pat Janet Brown Brown Bryant Barbra David Brian Faye Tracy Mike Cox Dodd Gillis Gross Harrelson Hoskins Jeff Tracy Bucky Mike Billy Michael Knowles Maston Patterson Patton Phillips Satterwhite Tori Marilee Paula Travis Shelly Gregg Smith Stiles Waters Wieden Wilson Woodward 72 Fifth Grade MRS. Kevin Phyllis lay Kervin CHURCHWELL Booth Brown Bryant Cadwell Jill Sean Kim David Wade James Crouch Daughenbaugh Dill Ellison Folks Gamer Lynda Jay Karen Wayne Billy Terry Griffith Johnson O’Neal Phillips Range Range Christi Cynthia Billy Tammy Aleta Scott Rticd Smith Stanely Stewart Thimli.ig Wilson 73 Fourth Grade MRS. FREEMAN Teresa Mark Brad Bransieiter Chamberlain Harrelson Cindy Hicks Shane Chris Jamie Jatonna Timothy Houston Hicks McGowan Martin Maston Reed Rogers Tommy Monica Gorden Kim Leisa Lezli Roper Schwab Stevens Wills Wilson Wilson 74 Third Grade MISS DESPER Mike Booth Casey Billy Paula Ranee Stacy John Branstetter Bryant Cadwell Ercman Folks Inselman Kevin Anita Knowles Malone Jeri Diana Timmy Donna Martin Mayfield Peacock Satterwhite Eddie Rhonda Joe David David Mark Suthers Turner Way land Webb White Woods 75 Second Grade MRS. ELLISON Michael Craig LeDeana Tracy Boyd Branstetier Branstetier Gillis i Jerri Michael Denise Jyl Deborah Beverly Hendrix Inselman Knowles Martin Mayfield McGuire Colonel Pat Shelly Tedisue Daniel Todd Peacock Scwab Smith Suthers Webb Woods 76 First Grade MRS. SPENCER Greg Jason Jim Sheila Terry Rhonda Bayless Bradshaw Cadwell Carey Castor Cross Virginia Glenn Stacey Tom Amy Angie Farris Flansburgh Habekott Hanan Hicks Hunter Pam Michelle Brian Crystal Sandra Tammy Malone Maxwell Moore Morthland Peacock Peacock Tommy Regan Amanda Trina Todd Brenda Peters Roberts Sherrill Spencer West Wilson 77 MRS. HOOPER Gram William Cynnamon Carol Anding Bowman Branstetter Brown Dustin Bullard Todd Castor Chelle Coram Bobby John Ben Betsy Roy Shannon lacks Miller Parker Peacock Phillips Reed Rusty Danielle Wendell Tate Bryan Mark Shahan Spencer Weaver West White Woodard 78 Bcuy Crocker Award Lisa Ellison Boys' Slate and Girls' Slate Ricky Kibbe, Brad Word, Tracy Freeman, and Kathy Farris Daughters of American Revolution Jane Gross 81 Honored Senior FRONT ROW: D. Moore, J. Martin. BACK ROW: J. Gross. K. Farris. B. Mitchell. L. Ellison. STATE HONOR ROLL 82 High Students PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL FRONT ROW: A. Johnson. S. Chambers. D. McGuire. D. Beagle, J. Range. D. Sargent. D. Hoggard. MIDDLE ROW: K. Huffman, C. Sargem. D. Moore. K. Allard. L. Kibbe, L. Hamilton, R. Kibbc. J. Gross. BACK ROW: T. Dearing, G. Smith. G. Range. C. Huffman. R. Miller, S. Parker. D. Stout. Mr. Coram. 83 Honored Junior FRESHMAN VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN Valedictorian - Starla Allard. Salutatorian Kendra Cox STATE HONOR ROLL 84 FRONT ROW. S. Allard. K. Cox. BACK ROW: B. Smith. K. Wicdcn. R. Huffman. J. Man in. High Students SUPERINTENDENT’S HONOR ROLL Brian Smith, Ginger Crouch. Mr. Ellison, Jeff Martin. PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL 85 FRONT ROW: J. Way land. T. Thomas. T. Gamer. E. Kestler. L. Barnes, J. Clearwater. J. Way land. M. Hamilton, G. Stiles. W. Plvmesscr. MIDDLE ROW: Mr. Knowles. D. Peck. J. Dodd, R. Stout, T. Brown, K. Gross. P. Slithers. L. Dearing. C. Allard. T. Woodard. BACK ROW: A. Bowman. S. Allard. S. Patton. R. Huffman. K. Wieden, K. Cox, L. Stevens, M. Bowman. FAIREST OF THE FAIR This year’s 1975 Fairest of the Fair contest went back to the good old country Free Fair theme. Ladonna Wingo passed down her crown to this year’s winner Tammy Jones of Shattuck. The girls that participated were: Front row: Cathy Sargent, Daryn Beagle, Sylvia Gillispie, Nancy Miller, Dianna Stout. BACK ROW: Barbara Bruce, Daralyn Moore. 86 Daralyn Moore 1st Runner-Up Barbara Bruce Formal Wear Award 87 88 Seventy-Six High School D. Sargent. N. Miller. S. Chambers. C. Sargent. D. Moore. B. Hicks. L. Churchwell. D. Stout. L. Hamilton, J. Gross, L. Kestler, D. Moore, J. Martin ffB” Team S. Allard. B. Hicks. K. Cox. S. Patton. K. Huffman, L. Kestler, C. Sweeden. D. Sargent. N. Miller. W. Bryant. L. Churchwell. L. Stevens, J. Martin, A. Johnson 90 Basketball K. Allard. T. Dearing, S. Parker. C. Huffman. B. Word. G. Range. L. Churchwell. B. Mitchell. R. Cox. R. Grice. R. Freeman. B. Word. L. Kibbie B” Team K. Allard. T. Dearing. C. Huffman. R. Huffman. L. Churchwell. S. Parker. R. Freeman. L. Kibbe, R. Stout 91 270 All Stars This year three athletes were chosen to represent Arnett for the 270 Conference All-Star Team. Brad Word, a senior, was the only boy to achieve the honor this season. He was a good asset to the team playing tough defense and averaging 5.3 rebounds per game. Linda Hamilton and Judy Gross were the girls repre- senting Arnett. Judy lead the defensive end in rebounds with 8.6 per game. She is a sophomore and will be playing for the Wildcats two more years. Linda is a senior and has been an All-Star throughout High School. She was the leading scorer this year averaging 26.3 points per game. The All-Star games, played at Woodward, were split when the East girls and the West boys defeated the opponents. The All-Stars were honored by a banquet at Vici on March 1. 92 BRAD WORD LINDA HAMILTON High School Baseball 93 94 95 Jr. High R. Johnson. L. Barnes. C. Allard. C. Sweeden. M. Johnson. M. Bowman. S. Patron. K. Cox. W. Bryant. K. Gross. L. Stevens. S. Allard J. Knowles «4IA ■ R. Rupprecht. K. Dill, R. Huffman, K. Weidcn, T. Kibbe. C. Coykendall. FRONT ROW: G. W. Hicks. J. Knowles, B. Smith. 96 97 99 FFA Members LEFT TO RIGHT, BACK ROW: R. Maxwell, S. Parker, R. Huffman, J. Looney, T. Freeman, B. Word, K. Wieden, G. Sibley, T. Dearing. THIRD ROW: Mr. Buoy, T. Kibbe, S. Range, C. Huffman, R. Freeman, B. Quisenberry, L. Clearwater, R. Winters. SECOND ROW: R. Taylor, R. Stout, B. Hicks, R. Dewey, R. Rupprecht, J. Smith, C. Coykendall, G. Hicks, R. Hoskins. FIRST ROW: R. Miller, G. Range, J. Mitchell, M. Eggleston, L. Hamilton, R. Kibbe, L. Kibbe, G. Smith. 100 FFA Officers Senior Officers FRONT ROW: Vice-Pres. - Ricky Kibbe, Sweetheart - Linda Hamilton, President - Murry Eggleston. BACK ROW: Treas. - Larry Kibbe, Reporter - Gary Range, Advisor - Steve Buoy, Sec. - John Mitchell, Pari. - Ronnie Miller. Sentinel - Gary Smith. Junior Officers FRONT ROW: Pres. - Klinton Wieden, Sweetheart - Linda Hamilton, Vice-Pres. - Reed Stout. BACK ROW: Sentinel - Ronnie Hoskins, Treas. - Richard Rupprecht, Advisor - Steve Buoy, Sec. - Robben Huffman, Reporter - Roland Taylor. 101 Future Farmers of America Sweetheart Linda Hamilton Linda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dick D. Hamilton, is a Senior this year. Linda was in FFA for three years. Linda will represent the Arnett Chapter at the next Oklahoma State Fair. 102 s FFA Teams SHOP TEAM Tracy Freeman Jeff Smith Ronnie Miller Ricky Kibb DAIRY TEAM Klinton Wieden Reed Stout Richard Rupprecht Roland Taylor BEEF TEAM Reed Stout Klinton Wieden John Mitchell Rich Freeman MEAT JUDGING TEAM Robben Huffman Larry Kibbc John Mitchell SWINE TEAM Andy Brown Richard Rupprecht Gary Range Ronnie Hoskins 103 FFA ACTION Donkey Basketball R. Taylor S. Bouy R. Huffman, K. Wieden 104 FFA BANQUET K. Wieden, Star Green Hand. ENTERTAINMENT: Mrs. Thimling. W. Bryant, S. Allard. AWARD WINNERS: G. Sibley, R. Taylor, R. Stout, R. Freeman, G. Smith, L. Hamilton, R. Kibbe, R. Rupprecht, K. Wieden, S. Buoy. S. Buoy, Mr. and Mrs. K. Schoenhals, Mr. Freeman. 105 WILDCAT BAND FRONT ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: N. Miller, J. Gross. L. Stevens, M. Bowman, A. Bowman, M. Johnson. L. Barnes. SECOND ROW: D. Farris, J. Tolle, T. Jacks, G. Thimling, D. Barnes. C. Peck, C. Sweeden, T. Woodard, K. Huffman, P. Jacks. J. Gross. THIRD ROW: K. Weiden, R. Johnson, D. McGuire, K. Gross, J. Martin, D. Moore, R. Huffman, K. Cox, W. Bryant, J. Martin, K. Cox, L. Kibbe, R. Cox, C. Huffman. M. Eggleston. BACK ROW: B. Quisenberry. j. Mitchell. R. Hicks, R. Rupprecht, J. Looney, R. Rupprecht, W. Plymesser. R. Geurin, R. Winters, C. Daughenbaugh, R. Maxwell, Mr. Hooper, S. Gillispic, D. Beagle, K. Farris, S. Patton. 106 Katie Huffman - Drum Majorette Daryn Beagle, Kathy Farris, and Sylvia Gillispie. Flagbearers Doris McGuire and Stephanie Patton Banner Carriers Jonna Martin, Lisa Stevens, and Wanda Bryant. Twirlers 107 VOCAL High School Girls FRONT ROW: Sylvia Gillispie, Sherry Chambers. SECOND ROW: Melodie Stiles, Kathy Farris, Doris McGuire, Jonna Martin, Daryn Beagle, Mr. Hooper. Jane Gross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Gross, was awarded the Sousa Band Award at Awards assem- bly on May 10, 1976. Jane has been in band for 9 years. She plays the sax- ophone . This page is sponsored by MARTIN TV SERVICE Jane Gross 108 VOCAL Junior High Girls FRONT ROW: M. Johnson, R. Johnson. C. Sweeden, C. Peck. G. Thimling, T. Jacks. J. Tolle, D. Farris. BACK ROW: K. Gross. K. Cox. S. Patton, M. Bowman. Lettermen Jane Gross, Janet Range, Kathy Farris, Mr. McGuire, Daryn Beagle. Sylvia Gillispie, Sherry Chambers. 109 GRADE BANDS Fifth Grade FRONT ROW: L. Griffith, K. Dill, J. Gamer, B. Stanley, C. Cadwell, K. O’Neal, T. Stewart. SECOND ROW: P. Brown, J. Crouch. B. Bryant. D. Ellison, C. Reed, C. Smith. J. Johnson. W. Phillips. S. Wilson. THIRD ROW: S. Daughenbaugh. B. Range. K. Booth. W. Folks. T. Range, Mr. Hooper. Sixth Grade FRONT ROW: P. Waters. T. Maston, S. Wilson. T. Smith. F. Gross, M. Stiles. SECOND ROW: B. Patterson, T. Harrelson, B. Cox. G. Woodard. B. Gillis, M. Satterwhite, J. Knowles, M. Hoskins. THIRD ROW: Mr. Hooper, D. Jones, T. Wieden. D. Dodd, B. Phillips, M. Patton. P. Brown. 110 4-H MEMBERS Seniors FRONT ROW: D. Stout - Pari., S. Chambers - Song Leader, D. Moore - Secretary, D. Beagle - President, D. Moore - Vice-Pres., S. Gillispie - Reporter, N. Miller - Song Leader. SECOND ROW: M. Hamilton, C. Parker, J. Wayland, T. Wilson, K. Cox, J. Bradshaw, R. Johnson, T. Thomas, C. Stiles, J. Wayland, Mr. Bayless. THIRD ROW: P. Suthers, J. Dodd, G. Thimling, D. Barnes, C. Allard, D. Peck, R. Rupprecht, J. Looney, B. Smith. R. Woodard, L. Barnes, D. Farris. FOURTH ROW: L. Stevens, K. Dill, J. Martin. P. Jacks. K. Cox, W. Bryant. M. Bowman. S. Allard, A. Bowman. L. Dearing. Juniors FRONT ROW: C. McGowan - Song Leader. B. Patterson - Reporter, T. Harrelson - Secretary, T. Wieden - President, P. Waters - Vice- Pres. , C. Smith - Reporter, K. O'Neal - Song Leader, M. Hoskins - Game Leader. SECOND ROW: T. Branstetter, J. Garner, J. Johnson, M. Chamberlain, M. Satterwhite, J. Manin, T. Reed, L. Griffith. C. Brown, G. Stevens, K. Wells, J. Maston, D. Satterwhite. THIRD ROW: G. Woodard, B. Cox. J. Bryant, W. Folks, T. Range. T. Stewart. S. Wilson. C. Reed. A. Thimling. L. Wilson. T. Roper, B. Harrelson. S. Hicks. FOURTH ROW: M. Stiles, C. Brown, T. Maston. B. Phillips. T. Smith, M. Patton, F. Gross, P. Brown. W. Phillips. B. Gillis, D. Ellison, K. Dill, D. Dodd. Ill 4-H WINNERS J. Crouch, C. Smith D. Moore, M. Hamilton. D. Beagle. N. Miller, G. Crouch T. Reed, B. Harrelson, C. Reed, T. Harrelson, T. Stewart, T. Wieden. Jimmie Wayland, Jeff Wayland C. Parker, L. Stevens, L. Jennings, K. Dill, J. Dodd. 112 FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Historian - Donna Hoggard, Vice-President - Kenny Allard. President - Bill Mitchell. Secretary - Katie Huffman. Pari. - Dianna Stout. BACK ROW: Anita Johnson, Ledeana Kestler. Daryn Beagle, John Mitchell, Mrs. Mitchell, Paula Jacks, Lisa Ellison. Ricky Kibbe, and Lynee Hoskins. 113 DRAMA CLUB STATE SPEECH WINNERS: S. Allard. D. Beagle. W. Bryant. DRAMA CLUB: FRONT ROW: M. Hamilton, T. Thomas. S. Allard, K. Cox, S. Patton. T. Garner. W. Plymesser. SECOND ROW: K. Cox, J. Clearwater. T. Woodard, D. Barnes, C. Allard, D. Peck, L. Barnes, R. Rupprecht. THIRD ROW: L. Stevens. W. Bryant, L. Hamilton, J. Martin, D. Beagle, S. Gillispic, G. Crouch. S. Chambers, S. Jones - Sponsor. WILDCAT STAFF FRONT ROW: S. Chambers, E. Sweeden, R. Geurin - Photographer. SECOND ROW: L. Kibbe, D. Beagle. J. Gross - Editor. B. Bruce, D. Moore, L. Hamilton, S. Gillispie, M. Eggleston. J. Hooper - Sponsor, not pictured. 115 FRESHMAN GRADUATION 116 SENIOR COMMENCEMENT L. Ellison, B. Word S. Gillispie L. Ellison, Valedictorian 117 K. Farris, Salutatorian D. Beagle, M. Stiles B. Bruce, S. Chambers. D. Moore BOOSTERS ARNETT Westside Grocery Word Law Office Tylers Snack Shack VICI Vici Flower Shop Youngs Body Shop McAlary Sundries Buds Grocery Vici Dry Goods Eastman's Restaurant SHATTUCK Rough’s Department Store WOODWARD Northup Jewelry Ruttman Kawasaki Combs Equipment Dennis Fabric Jacklyn’s Frosts Crocker Music Tot's and Teen’s 118 119 WOODWARD VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING O' || 3 WOODWARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC. P.O.Box 489 Woodward, Oklahoma 73801 Phone (405) 256-5511 ARNETT FORD TRACTOR Phone 885-3211 Arnett, Oklahoma 73832 121 NEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Shattuck, Oklahoma ELLIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE Arnett, Oklahoma COUNTY OFFICES Otis Thomas, School District Clerk Earline Barton, County Assessor Winona Derrick, Deputy Clyde Boyd, County Treasurer Doris Bullard, Deputy Anna May Lentz, Deputy Betty Plymesser, County Clerk Frances Baldwin, Deputy Troy Dearing, Deputy Ina Fay Brown, Court Clerk Carolyn J. Chamberlain, Deputy Charley Barton Assistant District Judge J. C. Dishen, Sheriff John Carey, Deputy WadeReadman, Deputy George Mackey, Jailer Sam Barton, Assistant Dist. Attorney Pat Compton, Secretary to Assistant District Attorney COMMISSIONERS Franklin Miles, Dist. 1 Wilbur Hamby, Dist. 2 W. A. Hart, Dist. 3 EXCISE BOARD Walter Martin, Chairman Charles Luthi, Member Rollo Walton, Member 123 BETTY'S DRAPERIES Gage, Oklahoma Congratulations Seniors 1976 ARNETT BARBER SHOP Owner Bill Taylor Your Community Service Organization Arnett Oklahoma ARNETT KIWANIS CLUB We Build BONNIES BEAUTY SALON Harmon, Oklahoma Phone 939-2228 Arnett Congratulations Seniors 1976 Best Wishes From the Rafter 5 Dick, Joyce, Kathy, Linda, and Many Hamilton Oklahoma RUPPRECHT SALES AND SERVICE Box 294 Arnett, Oklahoma THE FARRIS'ES Wayne, Alma, Kathy, Delores, and Virginia Congratulations Seniors 1976 126 CHARLES WORD FAMILY ARNETT COIN-O-MATIC A Service for Your Convenience Ross and Darlene Miller ©old Spot JVIilk DRESSEN RADIO AND TV Sales and Service 1006 Eleventh St. Woodward Phone 256-3207 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE 0 Brass Tacks Service Planned Financial Security Life - Health - Auto - Property Crop Hail - Commercial Lines Agent Russell Tefertiller Phone 885-3301 or 885-4866 1 Serving Arnett More Than Sixty Years Each depositor insured to 20,000. FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Arnett, Oklahoma 73832 128 ARNETT GROCERY Congratulations Seniors 1975-76 MR. AND MRS. CLARENCE DODD Arnett, Oklahoma 885-2251 129 CIRCLE C CAFE Arnett, Oklahoma SHATTUCK NATIONAL BANK Member FDIC Complete Banking Service for You 130 Congratulations Seniors Hay Hauling Cattle Hauling and Shur-Gro Liquid Feed J. C. Gross and Allen Tolle J. C. GROSS TRUCKING 885-2574 Arnett, Oklahoma tiiv- BAYLESS HEREFORDS Congratulations Seniors Grand Champion Arnett Bonus Show, Grand Champion Ellis Co. Fair, Champion Hereford and Reserve Grand N. W. District, Champion Hereford Okla. City Spring Show. Supreme Hfr. Arnett Bonus Show, 1st Western Okla. Hfr. Show, 1st Tulsa State Fair, 5th National Western at Denver, 5th Okla. City Spring Show. Reserve Champion at Texas-New Mexico-Oklahoma Hereford Hfr. Show at Lawton. $200 Cash Award Silver Tray Banner JERUB DEEFOUR 401 Tot Selling Bull OSU Tested Bull Sale. Adj. 365 Ratio: 127.140 Adg Ratio: 124 WDA Ratio: 114 Growth Ratio: 120 OSU PROGRESSOR D4 Breeding Pictured at 23 months 132 RUFFINS FAMOUS BRAND NAMES Shattuck Oklahoma ARNETT POST OFFICE Postmaster: Grover Bayless Clerks: Maebelle Hanan and Olive Dearing Arnett Oklahoma 73832 CUT 'N CURL BEAUTY SHOP Owner: Glenda Martin Operator: Darlene Branstetter Arnett Oklahoma WILDCAT ENTERPRISE, INC. Oil Field Supplies O-Bannon Pumps Phone 256-3329 Woodward, Oklahoma HOME DECORATIVE CENTER Floor Coverings Building Materials Paint Phone 938-2936 Box 398 I Shattuck Oklahoma BOOMER — Buick-Pontiac-Opel- GMC BAKER Chevrolet FERGUSON Ford JOHNSTON-WAHL International Harvester LAUGHAN MOTORS —Olds- Cadillac-Subaru AL NORMAN — Chrysler-Plymouth- Jeep Meet Your Friends at KEN'S DRUG Pharmacy Fountain Toys Gifts Cosmetics Shattuck 938-2844 SASSY-O-BEAUTY SALON Owner Orilla Baldwin Manager Peggy Thomas Arnett, Oklahoma WOODWARD AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION ARNETT STYLE SHOP ARNETT PACKING COMPANY Custom Butchering and Processing Wholesale Meats Bunny's Sugar Cured Hams and Bacon 8:00 to 5:00 Monday thru Friday Arnett, Oklahoma 135 BISHOP AND DAVIS INSURANCE AGENCY Farmers and Merchants Bank Building Whatever of Value That You Possess Let Us Help Protect That Value Through Insurance Independent Agents Representing Several Reliable Insurance Companies I ELLIS COUNTY CAPITAL Wava L. Denson Jerry and Kim Denson THE GARDEN FLORIST Flowers and Gifts for All Occasions Franciscan and Frankoma Shattuck Oklahoma TREGO'S The Store for Men Who Think Young Downtown Woodward and Enid Oklahoma BALDWIN HARDWARE Shattuck Oklahoma 137 WILDMAN CONOCO � r � Arnett, Oklahoma 885-3361 MILLER'S HARDWARE Owners Ross and Darlene Miller Arnett, Oklahoma 138 WATERS HEREFORDS Special congratulations to all the Seniors of 1976 for a very happy future. Cows Colorado Blanchard Husker Rupert Milliron Anxiety Arnett Camargo O. E. NULL SON, INC. BOND ABSTRACTORS Since 1902 B.L. C.A. NULL NULL President Secretary Older Than Oklahoma JUANITA, Asst. Secretary Arnett, Oklahoma 139 ARNETT SHERIFF DEPARTMENT Arnett Oklahoma CIRCLE C LODGE Verl and Ellen Winters LA PETITE , BEAUTY SALON •4 REGISTERED YORKSHIRES THE RICHARD STEVENS FAMILY Owner: Wanda Allen Operators: Pat Stewart Norene McCartor Arnett Oklahoma Congratulations Seniors Cas 4 Top Test 140 ELLIS COUNTY ABSTRACT COMPANY Arnett, Oklahoma Only Complete Records in Ellis County C. E. MARTIN W. F. MARTIN D. R. MARTIN, Sec. 885-7511 FARMERS COOP ASSOCIATION Grain and Feed Lumber Department Phone 698-2224 Phone 698-2460 P.O.Box 176 Fargo, Oklahoma 73840 CHESNUT AND COMPANY Wholesale and Retail Petroleum Products Butane and Propane Arnett, Oklahoma Charles Chesnut 885-4261 Arnett Okla. Congratulations Sr. 76 MR. AND MRS. KENNETH SHERRILL Congratulations LLOYD EAVES 24 Hour Welding Service and Motel Arnett, Oklahoma Seniors 1976 145 ARNETT FEED SUPPLY CO. GLEN'S PROPANE To Fit Your Needs of Food, Seed, Fertilizer and Vet Supplies. 885-5111 Arnett, Okla. Congratulations Seniors 1976 Loyal Supporters of All Arnett School Activities Ferril Barnes and Glen Bullard BUCKLES DEPART- MENT STORE Ragtime Jeans Lady Wrangler Campus Casual Boys, Student, and Mens Wrangler Levi Karman Western Shins GAGE LUMBER AND Congratulations HARDWARE Seniors 1976 Congratulations LISA and ED Senior 76 MILLER Gage, Oklahoma Phone 923-3031 146 W. A. HART COUNTY ARNETT DRUG COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 Owner Paul Huffman Congratulations Sr. 76 Congratulations Seniors 1976 BEAGLE DAIRY 147 ELLIS COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT Box 516 Shattuck, Oklahoma 73858 Phone 405 - 938-2314 Congratulations and Good Luck, Seniors, From the EGGLESTON'S THUNDERBIRD RANCH on the Littlerobe. Helping to Build a Better Community ARNETT JAYCEES and JAYCEE JAYNES Amett, Oklahoma 148 MASON FUNERAL HOME Phone 938-2521 Shattuck Okla. Congratulations Seniors 1976 WOODWARD AUTOMOTIVE TRACTOR MR. AND MRS. JACK SHAFFER 510 Main Street Woodward, Oklahoma Phone 256-3355 tMPlI} BOB STIPP , Phone 256-7833 r JOHN HOUGHTON Res. Phone 256-7364 149 Congratulations Seniors 1976 GILLISPIE AND SON RANCH JACKS MOBIL Phone 885-2631 Arnett, Oklahoma 150 SENIOR INDEX BEAGLE, DARYN UNA Drama Club 4, FT A 4, 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4, 4-H Song Leader 3, President 4, Band 4, Annual Staff 4, P.E. 1, 3, 4, Wildcat Queen 2, Miss Arnett 4, Principal's Honor Roll 3,4, Who's Who of American Students 4, Speech 3,4, Dramatic Interp. 2nd at State BRUCE, BARBARA KATHLEEN 4-H 4, Annual 4, Track 1, 2, 3, Basketball 4, P.E. 1, 2, 3, 4, Swimming 1, 2, 3, Student Council 1, 2, 3 CHAMBERS, SHERRY LE ANN Drama Club 4, FT A 2, 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, Vocal 1, 2, 3, 4, Principal's Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4, Jr. Play 3, Who's Who of American Students 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4, Speech 4, Annual 4 ELLISON, LISA ELAINE Drama Club 4, FT A 4, 4-H 1,2, Beta 1,2,3, Secretary 3, FHA 1, 2, 3, State Honor Society 1,2, 3, Governor’s Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, Superintendent's Honor Roll 4, Freshman Salutatorian, Senior Valedictorian, Betty Crocker Award. Jr. Play 3, Sophomore Play 2 FARRIS. KATHY KAY Band 4, Vocal 1, 3, 4, Freshman Valedictorian, Senior Salutatorian, State Honor Roll 1,4, Superintendent's Honor Roll 4, Principal's Honor Roll 2, 3, 4, Girls’ State, Who's Who Among American Students 3, 4, P.E. 4, Basketball 1, Jr. Play 3, Speech 3, 4 FREEMAN, TRACY LEE FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, Vocal 2, Boys' State, Mr. AHS, P.E. 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, Jr. Play 3 GILLISPIE, SYLVIA MAE 4-H 1,2,3, 4, Reporter 4, Band 4, Annual Staff 4, Wildcat Queen 4, P.E. 1, 3, 4, Jr. Play 3, Speech 3, Vocal 1, 2, 3, 4 GRICE, RICKY LEE FTA 3, FFA 1, 2, 4, Basketball 1, Baseball 3, Jr. Play, P.E. 2, Most Athletic GROSS, MARY JANE Band 1, 2, 3, 4, John Phillip Sousa Award, Annual Staff 3,4, Editor 4, DAR Award 4, Freshman Salutatorian, P.E. 1, 2, Jr. Play 3, Speech 2. Class Vice President 3, 4 HAMILTON, LINDA FTA 2, FFA 1, 2, 3, Secretary 3, Sweetheart 4, Annual Staff 4, Drama Club, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4, Most Valuable Player 3,4, Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4, Most Athletic 4, Wildcat Princess 1, Speech 3,4, Freshman Salutatorian, Cheerleader 1, 2, Basketball All-Star 2, 3, 4 KIBBE, RICKY PAUL FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4, FTA 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, Pres. 2, Class Vice Pres. 1, Pres. 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, Jr. Play Wildcat Prince 1, Boys' State, Principals Honor Roll 1,2, Class Reporter 1 MILLER, RONALD DALE FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, Pres. 2, Basketball 1, 2,3, Baseball 1, 2, 3, Wildcat King 4, Principals Honor Roll 1,2, Class Reporter 1 MOORE, DARALYN JEAN 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec. 4, Class Sec. 2, 3, 4, Annual Staff 4, FFA Sweetheart 3, Band 1,2, Masonic Award 1, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 1, 3, 4, Jr. Play, Cutest 4, First Runner-Up Fairest of the Fair RANGE, JANET SUE Band 1, 2, 3, Vocal 1, 3, Annual 3, P.E. 1, 2, Jr. Play 3, Speech 2 RILEY, LORI LEE Annual Staff 3, 4, P.E. 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, Softball 2, Tennis 2 151 SMITH, JEFFERY GLENN FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2,3, Vocal 3, P. E. 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, Wildcat King Attendent 3 STILES, MELODIE DRUE Drama Club 4, FT A 3, Speech 3, 4-H 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Volleyball 1. 2, 3. 4 SWEEDEN, EVERAND BRUCE FFA 1, 2, FT A 2, 3, 4-H 1, Vocal 1,2,3, Speech 3. Annual 4, Wildcat King 2, Jr. Play 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3, Baseball 1, 2, 3 WORD, RORY BRAD FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, FFA Vice Pres. 4, Boys’ State, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, All-Star 4, R.C.C. Seminar, Outstanding Award, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Jr. Play 3, All School Play 4 0 ft % t