Blanchard High School - Lion Yearbook (Blanchard, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1977 volume:

r THE GOOD TIMES TABLE OF CONTENTS THE GOOD LIFE . . .2 THE INSTRUCTORS . . . . . 17 THE FUN TIMES . .23 THE WINNING TEAMS. . . .35 THE FAVORITES . .51 THE MANY FACES . . . . . .65 THE NEW GENERA TION. . .83 THE MERCHANTS . . . . . 104 A. J. Terrell High School Blanchard, Oklahoma Published by Annual Staff Vol. 28 B.H.9. Students Enjoy Pep Club Initiation Puppy Love! ! 2 These boots are made for walking! The Good Times 0f50's Hits BHS Cindi and Rusty ready for 50's days. Cool and the gang You wanta take me to the drive-in? The Good Life — Homecoming '76 Denise Lewis works on junior float. We know the guy, but who the Hale is the girl? Junior candidate - Denise Lewis Sharon Briley and mascots, Patty Starr and Gre Ogle '76 Homecoming — A Good Time For All Eighth grade float The Sting Football Queen - O’teka Francis Ninth grade float Gus' 77 Aihleiics — Exciiemenf, Success Jane scores. Mark goes in for a layup. Jonathan tries for the rebound. Let’s go, Lady Lions! Mark takes his wind-up. Karyn brings the ball up the 9 B.H.S. Qports Give Good Times To Fans David makes a tough run against Anadarko. Rusty goes in for a lay-up. Jane hits another set shot. Jump high, Jonathan. Diana blocks a shot. Tracy gets tip against Tuttle. Randy slugs one against Mustang. Randy hands off the ball. Senior basketball girls in last home game. I know I saw that nickel down here some when Qchool Activities Provide Fun Times With the ERA came boy cheerleaders. The Janie Fann Club Part of FBI's Most Wanted List. Pep Club presents The Twelve Years of School” skit. Going my way?? 12 Coaches Branch and Algeo enjoyed homecoming. The abductors lead the hostage out of school. Let's see, now what do I do? ' •'.! !: ■ ' 1 ■ r;.. : Uncle Willy The Beauty and the Beast I refuse 10 sign the peace treaty. The kidnappers and their victim. 77 Was Full Of The Good Times DEDICATION 77 As we have grown physically and intellectually these many years, there have been various influences on our lives. And, living in such a fast-paced society has shortened the distances and differences between people. Who then gets the blame or the credit for the product of a person - for what he does, how he lives, and what he believes? Teachers influence to a great extent by pushing, prodding, and opening doors - and we truly appreciate their dedication. But, there is one special group of people who have had an undeterminable influence on our lives - the senior parents. It is the parents who praise an accomplishment and accept a mistake, who encourage a future and allow a decision, who are proud after a victory or a defeat. They have cheered, laughed, applauded, hugged, praised, comforted, consoled, and encouraged. So, now it is our turn. For all the long hours working, for time and money spent, for the late suppers, for the washed uniforms, for the tears and the smiles - we thank you and dedicate to you, the senior parents, THE '77 LION. THE INSTRUCTORS Education does not mean teaching people what they do not know . . . It is a painful, continual, and difficult work to be done by kindness, by watching, by warning, by precept, and by praise, but above all - by example. Ruskin 17 L-R James Chambers, Joe Holmes, Henry Cooley, Gary Dennis, Edgar Wilson James Loftin H.S. Principal T. J. Vermillion J.H. Principal 18 Faculty Jerre Algeo Carol Anderson Okla. Hist., P.E. J.H., Science Social Studies Johnny Branch J.H. - P.E., Social Studies; H.S. Girls Ath. Max Dippel Chemistry, CVET, Math and Science, H.S. Ath. Deborah Dunsworth H.S. Math Larry Gosney Ath. Dir. H.S. F.B. Drivers Ed. Jerry Hale CVET Director Barbara Johnson J.H. Math Betty Lewis Donny Lindsey J.H. English H.S. F.B. James Loftin Health; Geography H.S. Boys Ath. Dan Lynch Instrumental Music Marcia Lynch Secondary Vocal Music Ruth Moore Business Education 19 Sue Murray HS English Faculty Richard Northington Genelle Richey Voc. Agriculture Jr-Sr. High English Charlotte Shaw Librarian Leatrice Sluder Voc. Home Economics Alice Stacy JH Special Ed. Donna Stokes Counselor Acct. Trudy Stumpff US-World History Anita Vermillion Sr. High English Journalism, Yearbook T. J. Vermillion Okla. History Athletics ' Virginia Vickers JH P.E.. Spell-Lit. Mental Hygiene, Ath. Linda Winfrey Biology, Botany Zoo. JH Science 20 Barbara Mize Sr. High Secretary Pat Harris Supt. Secretary Joyce Covington JH Secretary Necessary People JANITORS: L-R: Charlie Quam. Don Mas-sengale, Tony Williams, Danny Wheeler, Billy Pearcy, Joe Covington, Mike Bennett. CAFETERIA: Standing L-R: Faye Blackburn, Maxine Bridwell, Pat Riley. Seated L-R: Wil-ene McDonald, Teresa Wigley, Ollie Ship-man. BUS DRIVERS: L-R: Mike Bennett, Diane Tillotson, Richard Short, Norma Hale, Gary Humphries, Gene Deathridge, Billy Pearcy, Uia Furbee, Jerry Hale. 21 Annual Staff’77 The year began with staff members working hard for a better yearbook. A trip to the Taylor Workshop at East Central State College proved beneficial. The methods of cropping, enlarging, and reducing pictures were learned and the staff wrote body copy and headlines. There have been many long, hard, and dedicated hours invested in the making of the Lion '77. In spite of all the confusion, tension, and insanity that went on in the classroom, it's amazing how we ever met all our deadlines. But we did. Along with all the Chaos that went on in class it seemed like there were thousands of pictures, layouts, and other things lost at the worst possible time. But we made it through the year, and it is because of the people who gave a very large part of themselves, especially our adviser Anita Vermillion who probably gave us the most guidance and patience. I’d like to express my gratitude to all of the people who made the Lion '77 possible. The months of work put together for a final project were long and hard. You should feel proud that you were a part of a staff that did a great job. Thank-you ail for your dedication and for turning out a great yearbook. Good luck with next year's book, Mrs. Vermillion, and I hope all your new ideas work out. Sharon Einfeldt co-editor THE FUN TIMES 23 Top Row: Mrs. Vickers, sponsor: K. Riley, L. McRee, D. Dugger. G. Barrington. P. Hicks, L. Gibson, C. Faglie, R. Fenter. V. Spencer, S. Wilson. 2nd Row: Mrs. Mize, Sponsor: B. Holmes, J. Mangus, D. Daniel, R. Harvey, L. McGinley. K. Spencer, D. Lewis, T. Cottrell, K. McConnell. C. Rollings. 3rd Row: Mrs. Sluder, Sponsor; P. Morton. B. Brooks, S. Einfeldt, P. Queen, P. Ledford, C. Bridges, T. Graham, N. Hodges, D. Odom, C. Hooper. 4th Row: Mrs. Dunsworth, Sponsor; V. Serbeck, S. Briley. T. Ramsey. C. Courtney, S. Henegar, O. Francis, T. White, M. Johnson. Floor: Cheerleaders - D. Starr, J. Richey, J. Rotter, C. Adams, D. Haygood, G. Haygood. Sr. High Pep Club 2 A The 1976 High School Pep Club was very active this year! The pep club, composed of 49 enthusiastic and hard working girls, had many money making projects, such as selling ribbons, buttons, mugs and homecoming mums, to raise money for the All-Sports banquet in April. The girls also worked hard to make the '76 Homecoming one of Blanchard's best. Led by sponsors Debbie Dunsworth, Leatrice Sluder, Virginia Vickers and Barbara Mize, the '76 pep club made many valuable contributions to the school and community, and helped make the '76 football season a memorable one. OFFICERS Top to Bottom: Traci Cottrell, Reporter: Gavla Barrington, Sgt.-at-Arms; Sharon Einfeldt. Photographer: Sharon Briley. Secretary: Denise Odom, Vice-Pres.: Sandra Henegar. Sgt.-At-Arms: Oteka Grancis. Pres.: Kathy McConnell, Treasurer. CHEERLEADERS Top: Dana Starr, Jane Richey, Head cheerleader: Carolyn Adams. Bottom: Jennifer Rotter, Diana Hay-good, Gina Haygood. And Cheerleaders Top Row: R. Aldridge, E. Burns, J. Darnell, R. Cooley, C. Queen, R. Matheson, R. Garringer, J. Autrey, D. Fleck, R. Fleck. 2nd Row: R. Brooks, F. Walkup, R. Yarborough, J. B. Wilson, J. Scott, R. Brooks, D. Dillon, R. Hughes, M. Lasater, B. Weston, S. Brooks. 3rd Row: R. Miller, K. Cockrell, D. Brooks, J. R. Ramsey, J. Davis, E. Clouse, S. Beck, R. Cormany, D. Brandt, D. Cannon. 4th Row: P. Francis, T. Daniels, K. Ferguson, K. Dennis, D. Tinkhum, D. Brandt, K. Brooks, S. Staggs, T. Harvey, K. Shipley. 5th Row: R. Anglin, J. Schornick, M. Looney, G. Wooten, K. Clardy, M. Waggoner, G. Henegar, C. Jones, Coach Larry Gosney. LeHermen s Club The Blanchard Lettermen's Club was formed by some of the most talented athletes Blanchard has ever had. The athletes raffled off a C.B. radio to raise money for their trip to Fort Cobb. They also held the concession stand at some of the high school basketball games. 26 OFFICERS: M. Looney, Sgt.-at-Arms: G. Wooten, Vice-Pres.: K. Clardy, Pres.; M. Waggoner, Sec. -Treas.; G. Henagar, Sgt.-at-Arms. STUDENT COUNCIL STUDENT COUNCIL: 1st Row L-R: Kent Dennis - Vice Pres., David Brooks - Pres., Linda McGinley - Sec., Denise McKinney - Treas., Mrs. Stumpff - Sponsor. 2nd Row: Randy Hughes - Sr. Rep., Darren Yarbourgh -7th Rep., Phil Francis - Soph. Rep., Steve Brooks - Fresh. Rep., Karen Staggs - 8th Rep., Lynn Beck - 8th Rep. 3rd Row: Rusty Miller - Jr. Rep., Oteka Francis - Sr. Rep., Kathy Spencer - Jr. Rep., Paula Queen -Soph. Rep., Liz Lewis - Fresh. Rep., Kristy Hammon - 7th Rep. The campaign speeches The Student Council was very active this year. They had many money-making projects such as selling Blanchard Lions window stickers, running the concession stand at the baseball games, sponsoring a faculty baby picture contest, and singing carols at Christmas. They also placed Christmas trees in the High School and the Junior High and planted shrubs around the kindergarten. Using the money they made, they planned to donate some to the future community building and to have a ''Lion” painted in the middle of the basketball court. 27 Busy at the concession stand F.H.A. The 1976, 77 Blanchard F.H.A. Chapter held an exciting, eventful year with the annual initiation of new members. We attended the Sub-District Rally in October and the Grandmother Tea was a great success in November. Christmas caroling on a backfiring truck, a car wash, and candy and candle selling, were among a few money raising projects. The F.H.A. Sweetheart Banquet was held at Furr's Cafeteria in Norman where the annual F.H.A. Beau was crowned. We attended the State Rally in April, and to show our appreciation, a mother-daughter buffet dinner was held to end the year. OFFICERS: 1st Row L to R: J. Sneed - Recreational leader. C. Hawkins - Treasurer, L. McGinley -Historian, L. McRee - Photographer, C. Bridges - Parliamentarian. D. Starr - Projects Chairman. 2nd Row: Mrs. Sluder - Sponsor. K. Riley - V. President. K. McConnell - Co. President, J. Rotter - Co. President, K. Spencer - Secretary. P. Morton - Reporter. JUNIORS: 1st Row L to R: C. Thompson, G. Haygood, G. Barrington, D. Lewis, S. Wilson, K. Riley, L. McRee. 2nd Row: T. White, C. Hooper, P. Johnston, M. Johnson, T. Graham, C. Hawkins, K. Spencer, Mrs. Sluder. 3rd Row: G. Gilbreath, J. Rotter, P. Morton, S. Matheson, J. Sneed, C. Rollings, D. Starr, P. Hicks. SENIORS: 1st Row L to R: K. McConnell, T. Cottrell, B. Brooks. S. Einfeldt, Mrs. Sluder. 2nd Row: J. Richey, S. Briley, R. Fenter, V. Spencer. SOPHOMORES: 1st Row L to R: L. McGinley, P. Queen, J. Singleton, T. Ramsey, V. Surbeck, B. Einfeldt. 2nd Row: T. Drake, L. Gibson, B. Cullins, J. Bowring, P. Ledford, C. Bridges, Mrs. Sluder. 3rd Row: V. Jones, T. Gomez, C. Courtney, S. Henagar, R. Herrell, C. Gray. FRESHMEN: 1st Row L to R: R. Sturdivant, R. Steele, T. Gibson, D. McKinney, L. Lewis, M. Hale, T. McArther. 2nd Row: J. Bowser, A. Walls, K. Selby, T. Hitt, C. Bowling, N. Pearcy, S. Johnson, Mrs. Sluder. 3rd Row: C. Pool, T. Ramsey, T. Fenter, J. Halliburton, S. Hooper, L. Courtney, C. Stanton, P. Brightwell, C. Hodges. 28 MEMBERS: 1st Row L to R: C. Jones, M. Anderson, D. Brandt, D. Taylor, R. Cooley, G. Wooten, J. R. Ramsey, T. Harvey, D. McEntire. 2nd Row: M. Chapman, G. Woody, D. James, G. Lasater, D. Wilson, B. Ramsey, R. Johnston, T. Daniles. 3rd Row: F. Brinsfield, R. Chandler, C. Hall, M. Lasater, R. Brooks, R. Anglin, R. Brooks, R. Wigley. 4th Row: T. Savage, R. Wilson, K. Cunningham, J. Brooks, M. Pack, B. Cunningham, D. Gourley, B. Dennis. 5th Row: R. Hicks, R. Miller, G. Henagar, D. Brandt, K. Muncie, J. Davis, L. Wilson. OFFICERS: L to R: J. Davis - Reporter, D. Brandt - V. President, R. Radd Brook’s Yorkshire barrow, Grand Miller - Treasurer, G. Henagar - President, K. Muncie - Sentinel, Champion (Not Pictured) R. Johnston - Secretary. 29 BHS BAND 9 f a e B a n d 30 Standing: M. Francis, I. Gable, K. Haygood, J. Lee, D. Gay. Back Row: G. Gilbreth, C. Dennis, L. Gilbreth, B. Rotter, G. Francis, T. Gable, K. Riley, Mr. Lynch. Front Row: ]. Perriman, D. Hill, I. Ledford, R. Rains, K. Wilcoxson, S. Matheson. Left to Right: J. Rotter; Pres., R. Lynch; Librarian, Mr. Lynch; Director, N. Young; V. Pres., D. Kimbrough; Sec., N. Stacy; Librarian. TWIRLERS: Standing: Robin Lynch, Diane Kimbrough, Cindy Dennis. Kneeling: Drum Majorette - Gail Gilbreth, Feature - Nancy Young. Drill Team Standing: M. Johnson, B. Holmes, K. Riley, S. Wilson. L. Cole, B. McIntyre. Sitting: C. Rollings, D. Schweitzer, V. Surbeck, J. Troup, M. Briggs, P. Morton. 31 Chorus Top Row: C. Thompson, R. Sullivan. R. Aldridge, R. Garringer. D. Fleck, C. Queen, R. Edwards, K. Crane, R. Matheson, R. Brooks. R. Yarborough. S. Beck. 2nd Row: R. Young. R. Hooper. R. Johnston, H. McConnell. R. Ded-mon, R. Brooks, K. Wilcoxsin, J. Meis, J. Bowser, M. Kimbrough, W. Grider. R. Woody, M. Adams. 3rd Row: B. Brooks. S. Einfeldt, J. Mangus. D. Lewis. L. McRce, G. Madden. P. Duncan, C. Gray. T. Ramsey. J. Singleton, G. Haygood. D. Switzer. T. Drake. 1th Row. R. Harvey. V. Serbeck, K. Bailey. V. Jones. P. Anglin. S. Matheson. L. Elliot, B. Cullins. D. Brooks. D. Odom, J. Troup. R. Gambill, R. Sanders. 5th Row: T. Hicks. J. Bo we ring. C. Rollings, V. Spencer, D. Towler. G. Prigmore, M. Johnson. S. Henegar. P. Morton. M. Briggs. P. Pickard. G. Gilbreth. 32 Sr. High School M u s I 1977 was a good time for the high school music department. A Christmas concert was presented with the mixed chorus and Madrigal singing traditional music. The new music appreciation class presented an original version of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas” for the elementary and in the spring gave a performance of The Wizard of Oz.” Girls’ Trio Gail Gilbreth, Denise Lewis, Paula Morton. Girls' Sextet Top: Gina Prigmore, Gail Madden. Mary Briggs. Bottom: Cynthia Rollings. Brenda Cullins. Verda Mixed Quartet Charlie Queen, Denise Odom, Gail Gilbreth, Ron Matheson. Madrigal Top Row: G. Prigmore, C. Queen, D. Lewis, R. Matheson, D. Switzer, R. Brooks, G. Hay-good, D. Fleck. M. Johnson. Bottom Row: G. Gilbreth, W. Grider, P. Morton, S. Beck, S. Matheson, M. Kimbrough, D. Odom, K. Wilcoxsin, M. Briggs. T. Ramsey. Top: Odom, Lewis, Matheson Bottom: Gilbreth, Morton. Shown: Townsend. D. D. S. G. P. Not T. Boys’ Quartet Top: C. Gray, T. Drake, D. Towler. 2nd Row: P. Duncan, T. Ramsey, K. Bailey, P. Anglin. Bottom: L. MeRee, D. Switzer, J. Singleton, J. Bowring. The Chorus, girls’ glee club, soloists, and ensembles all participated in district contest. A small select group of high school students took a small performance tour in April, and the entire department ended the year’s activities with a spring concert. Left to Right: S. Beck, C. Queen, R. Matheson, M. Kimbrough. T r i G i r 1 s’ P 1 e Q u a i i e t Biology Club BIOLOGY CLUB: 1st Row L to R: M. Kimbrough, T. Aldridge, L. McGinley - Sec.-Treas., K. Riley. N. Stacy, L. McRee, B. Einfeldt, V. Surbeck, J. Coleman, M. Pack, Mrs. Winfrey - Sponsor. 2nd Row: R. Uss-ery. K. Tinkham. P. Francis - V. Pres., S. Abbott, H. McConnell. R. Fleck - Pres., C. Faglie, G. Hay-good, M. Lasater, M. Johnson. 3rd Row: C. Bridges, D. Daniels, J. Mangus, R. Harvey, K. Wilcoxson, J. Davis, M. Covington, S. Brooks, R. Hooper, C. Hall, L. Brooks. 4th Row: S. Wilson, L. Elliot, L. Wilson, L. Gibson, K. Dennis, P. Morton - Rep., S. Beck, C. Adams, T. Ramsey, R. Harrell, F. Walkup, K. Bailey. 5th Row: P. Queen, p. Ledford, S. Terrell, A. Wilson, D. Hill, J. Singleton, B. Holmes, T. Gomez, V. Jones, R. Miller, J. Troup. Presidential Classroom rKtoiutN 11AL CLASSROOM: L to R: Ken Riley, Young, Denise Odom, Charley Queen. Denise Dugger Sec.-Treas., Renee Sanders - Rep., Nancy Co-Sponsored by: GILMORES DEPT. STORE SUE'S BEAUTY SALON Football In '76 L to R Bottom Row: Coach Dipple, S. Staggs, J. Powell, R. Johnston, G. Henager, D. Brandt, T. Harris, K. Dennis, C. Jones, E. Clouse, J. Schomick, Coach Lindsey. 2nd Row: S. Brooks, E. Bums. R. Miller, D. Brandt, K. Clardy, G. Wooten, M. Looney, D. Brooks, M. Waggoner, R. Anglin. 3rd Row: S. Beck, K. Ship-ley, P. Francis. F. Walkup, J. B. Wilson, Coach Gosney, J. Davis, K. Cockrell, R. Hughes. M. Lasater, D. Dillion. 4th Row: Coach Algeo, J. R. Ramsey, R. Yarbrough, T. Harvey, R. Cormany, R. Aldridge, R. Gar-ringer, R. Fleck. J. Autry. J. Scott. 5th Row: K. Brooks, R. Brooks, D. Fleck, R. Matheson, C. Queen, R. Cooley. Lions Scoreboard The 1976 football season for the Blanchard Lions proved to be an exi-citing one. The Lions staned the season with a hard-fought victory over St. Mary’s. After a tough defeat by the Purcell Dragons, the Lions fought back to beat number two-ranked Cresent. The Lions stayed in the victory groove by downing Heritage Hall 13-7 and shutting out Anadarko 19-0 in Homecoming. The Lions traveled to Velma-Alma the next week and in a second-half effort posted a 33-13 win. The last game before the district opener the Lions easily won over Noble. In district play the Lions fell short of their goal by losing to Newcastle and Tuttle but defeated Riverside. This ended the Lions’ season with a 7-3 record. Waggoner makes a fine defensive play Scott blocks field goal in overtime at Heritage Hall Brooks and Dillon combine to stop runner Brooks avoids a would-be tackier Brooks puts the halt to Tuttle 37 back. Walkup breaks into the open Clardy chews up more good yard again. age. Brooks and Walkup with the exchange. Randy must not like the referee! The offensive line comes off together Hold it steady Eddie! Clardy turns the speed on at the comers! Brandt returns another kick. Fleck puts a quick stop on a running back. Jonathan and Mark flatten a Heritage Hall back. L, i The Howard Cosell of Blanchard. Senior Lettermen Ray Aldridge Sr. HB Ricky Anglin David Brandt David Brooks Randy Brooks. Sr. HB Sr. SE. All District 75. Sr. Q8. Back of the Year, Sr. DT, All District All District 76 Little All City 76. All 7R District 75, All District 76 Kent Clardy Rusty Fleck Rick Garringer Sr. FB. All District 75. Sr. CB. All District Hon. Sr. T All District 76. Little All Men. 75. All District City Hon. Men. 75 and 76 Hon. Men. 76 Tony Harris Gary Henagar Sr. DE Sr. LB, All District 76 Randy Hughes Sr. OB. All District 75. Back of the Year 75. Little All City, All District Ricky Johnston Mike Looney Ronald Matheson Charles Queen Sr. HB Sr. G, All District Sr. E. All District Sr. T 76 75, All District Hon. Men. 76 Jonathan Scott Mark Waggoner Gary Wooten Sr. LB. Lineman of the Year Sr. CB. All District Hon. . _ Sr. G, All District 76 39 76. All District 75 and 76 Men. 75, All District 76 L-RTopRow: MGRS.: M. Looney, R. Garringer, R. Fleck, J. Autry, J. Darnell, K. Crane, J. Scott, Coach J. Loftin. Middle Row: M. Waggoner, R. Hughes, B. Weston, A. Chappel, D. Wilson, G. Remington. D. Dillon, D. Brooks. Bottom Row: R. Hooper, R. Johnston, P. Williams, G. Wilson, E. Clouse, H. McConnell, M. Kimbrough. This year's version of the Lion basketball team proved to be one of the most successful in Blanchard history. Their overall record was 21-5, which is the best ever for a Lion basketball team. The Lions placed 3rd in the Harrah tourney, 1st in the Newcastle tourney, and 1st in the district tourney. The Lions were ranked 4th in class 2A for most of the year. The Lions averaged 69 points a game to their opponents’ 57. This year's Lions were quite small compared to most of their opponents, but they used their quickness and intelligence to make up for their lack of height. The team was led by their five seniors, who were also the five starters. LION SCOREBOARD BHS 63 Lindsay 45 BHS 82 Rush Springs 66 HARRAH TOURNEY BHS 63 Meeker 59 BHS 57 Seminole 65 BHS 66 Bethat 60 BHS 78 St. Mary's 74 BHS 79 Newcastle 56 BHS 72 Purcell 60 BHS 53 Bethel 52 BHS 80 Marlow 62 BHS 97 Washington 52 NEWCASTLE TOURNEY BHS 74 Choctaw J. V. 42 BHS 69 Jones 50 BHS 78 Newcastle 46 BHS 74 Tuttle 67 BHS 56 Maysville 52 BHS 81 Newcastle 42 BHS 68 St. Mary's 69 BHS 67 Lindsay 62 BHS 59 Tuttle 52 BHS 60 Bethel 62 BHS 91 Purcell 77 DISTRICT TOURNEY BHS 74 Tuttle 65 BHS 49 Purcell 48 REGIONAL TOURNEY BHS 49 Herritage Hall 61 BHS 57 Seminole 58 ft I ‘I 40 Sponsored by CORMANY’S LAUNDERETTE Randy Hughes 3rd Leading Rebounder 75-76, All Tourney Team Newcastle lb-16, Second Leading Scorer 13.9 76-77, Leading Rebounder 76-77, All Tourney Team Harrah 76-77, Offensive Player of Year 76-77 Rusty Fleck 2nd Leading Rebounder 76 77, 4th Leading Scorer Jonathan Scott 2nd Leading Rebounder 75-76, 3rd Leading Rebounder 76-77, Defensive Player of Year 76-77 Mark Waggoner 3rd Leading Scorer 76-77 4th Leading Rebounder David Brooks Young Lion Award 75-76 3rd Leading Scorer 75-76 Leading Scorer 23.1 76-77 Little All-City 76-77, Out standing Player 76-77 Lady Lions % r T t O'teka Francis 4 Year Letter, Harrah All-Tournament Team, Little All-City Jane Richey 4 Year Letter, Newcastle All-Tournament Team, All Conference Honorable M Nancy Hodges Year Letter Mention, Little All-City Verda Spencer 2 Year Letter L-R Bottom Row: N. Hodges, S. Henagar, K. Shannon, C. Hooper, P, Johnston, C. Hawkins. J. Richey, K. Spencer. Top Row: P. Queen, K. Riley, D. Haygood, T. Cottrell, O. Francis, G. Barrington, G. Haygood, Coach Johnny Branch. Kim Shannon 3 Year Letter Tracy Cottrell 4 Year Letter, All Conference Honorable Mention, Little All-City, Captain Diana Haygood 3 Year Letter Sponsored by SENIOR VILLAGE L-R l t Row: L. Gibson, P. Ledford, T. Gomez, V. Spencer, T. Savage, K. Spencer, K. Shannon. 2nd Row: P. Duncan, C. Courtney, T. Ramsey, L. McGinley, P. Johnston, G. Haygood, P. Queen, Coach Branch. 1977 High Qchool Girls B Team Exciting! Nerve-wracking! Suspenseful! They all describe the season of the '76-'77 edition of the Lady Lions. The Lions, under the able direction of first-year mentor Johnny Branch, thrilled area fans with some superb basketball, capping off an 18-11 season with a first-ever trip to the area semi-finals. The Lady Lions participated in the Harrah Tourney where Oteka Francis was named as all tourney forward. The Lions also captured second place in the Newcastle tournament. When district rolled around, the top-seeded Lions disposed of Noble, but were upset in double overtime by Purcell. However, the best was yet to come! In the first round of regionals Francis hit a basket at the buzzer to beat Crooked Oak. In the semi-finals at Harrah, the Lions again thrilled crowds with a two-point margin, and rolled past Tecumseh in the finals. They defeated Laveme in the first game in area, but lost to Hobart in the semi-finals. Oteka Francis was named as 3rd team Little-All City forward, and Jane Richey and Tracy Cottr 11 were named honorable mention Little-All City. 1 Scoreboard Dec. 3 Lindsay 52-62 Dec. 7 Rush Springs 64-44 Dec. 9-11 Harrah Tournament Meeker 53-48 Bethel 33-50 Harrah 42-46 Dec. 14 St. Marys 62-51 Dec. 17 Newcastle 33-46 Dec. 21 Purcell 46-38 Jan. 4 Bethel 33-47 Jan. 11 Washington 47-32 Jan. 14 Marlow 53-52 Jan. 17-22 Newcastle Tournament Choctaw B 54-35 Washington 50-42 Newcastle 27-33 Jan. 25 Tuttle 53-51 Jan. 28 Maysville 68-31 Feb. 1 Newcastle 29-39 Feb. 4 St. Marys 48-46 Feb. 8 Lindsay 45-48 Feb. 11 Tuttle 43-27 Feb. 12 Bethel 46-53 Feb. 15 Purcell 46-44 Feb. 17-19 2A District Tournament Noble 56-48 Purcell 46-49 Feb. 24-26 2A Regional Tournament Crooked Oak 37-35 Harrah 35-33 Tecumseh 49-43 March 3-5 2A Area Tournament Laveme 50-35 Hobert 35-52 Look Coach. NO HANDS! 43 Scott goes over Racer to Score Ran fires over Fig Jack gets rebound. Rusty goes high for a rebound Battle under the boards Scrub gets the tip. TASTE John shoots over Bruce How did it taste? Slam Dunk Excited? NAH The basket is the other way, DUMMY! . @ o I told you not to do High School Baseball '77 Front Row: G. Wilson, K. Ferguson, R. Woody, M. Waggoner, K. Clardy, K. Dennis, S. Brooks. Second Row: K. Shipley, J. Bucholz, D. Brooks, D. Dillon, P. Williams, E. Clouse, I. Faglie. Top Row: Coach Vermillion, J. Richey, bat girl, O. Francis, bat girl, K. Crane, R. Hughes, J. Darnell, R. Matheson, R. Fleck, C. Queen, N. Hodges, bat girl, Coach Branch, D. Haygood, bat girl. Lion Scoreboard BHS 10 Mustang i 3 Mustang 4 IS Washington 3 S Asher 9 10 Asher 16 4 Guthrie 3 4 Ampo 1 S Wayne 3 9 Purcell 0 '7 Purcell 1 8 Weatherford 1 7 Yukon 6 1 El Reno 4 8 Anadarko 1 7 Lindsay 2 3 Lindsay 1 S Anadarko 0 7 Lindsay 1 13 Washington 11 10 Asher 1 10 Asher 2 7 Tecumseh 4 7 Nobel S 2 Purcell 3 8 Mustang 9 0 Guthrie 6 0 Lindsay 2 7 Lindsay 2 S Marlow 4 7 Noble 0 16 Purcell 2 13 Mangum 3 21 Cordell 2 7 Anadarko 6 8 Kansas 1 8 Byng 1 S Meeker 6 The Blanchard High School Lions' baseball team experienced its greatest season ever and set many new records. The team finished the season 29-9, losing in the state finals to Meeker 6-5 in a heartbreaking loss. The Lions placed second in the Mustang and Noble tournaments, each time losing by one run. But when the district rolled around, they were not to be denied again. They got sweet revenge over Purcell by blasting them 16-2. The Lions literally ran away with the regional tournament and played well in the state play-offs, a position never attained by a Blanchard athletic club. In the play-off games alone, Blanchard outscored its opponents 85-21. The Lions had eight seniors, five of whom started and one used as a designated hitter. All these boys added experience and leadership to the line-up and will be hard to replace. The infield was one of the toughest in the state and drew praise from many opposing coaches. Offensively, the Lions had eight starters hitting over .300. Many college and pro scouts indicated it was the best 2-A club they had seen. There was not just one outstanding player, but a whole team, and each complimented the other. Had they all been on separate teams, they would have each been recognized as super-stars. And to Blanchard fans, that is what they are. Coach has a talk with his players in the excitement of the state tourney. Baseball Seniors David Brooks. Sr. 2b. Mustang All-Tourn. , Little All-City 2 yr.. Player of the Year. All-Metro 2 yr.. Blue Chip List, Team Batting Champ - 3 yrs., Johnny Bench Award. Okla. -Calif, game. All-State Kent Clardy. Sr. SS, Mustang All-Tourn., All-Conference, Little All-City. MVP Rusty Fleck, Sr. lb. Mustang All-Tourn., All-Conference, Little All-City, MVP Randy Hughes, Sr. 3b. Mustang All-Tourn., Little All-City 3 yr.. Little All-Metro, Young Lion Award. MVP, Jim Thorpe Nominee. Spec. Rec. All-State Ron Matheson. Sr. DH Charlie Queen, Sr. OF and C Ricky Woody. Sr. OF Mark Waggoner. Sr. P. Mustang All-Tourn.. Little All-City, All-Conference, Best Pitcher Award Ron Matheson is congratulated after he hits a home run in the state tournament. Coach Sonny Vermillion receives his award for being selected Little All-City Coach of the Year. 47 Jimmy Darnell is congratulated after winning first game in the state tournament. Randy Hughes slugs one against Mustang Charlie gets a base hit in the state tourney Rusty rounds third and heads for home B.H.S. Golf Team 77 Front Row: Phil Francis, C. Morton, K. Tinkham. Back Row: F. Walkup, R. Garringer, D. Fleck, K. Brooks, Coach Hale. BHS sported a golf team this year made up of seven members. Under the excellent coaching of Mr. Hale, the team competed in seven matches. Rick Garringer was the only match-experienced member of the team. With all the good experience the team received this spring, they should really be going strong next year. Sr. Rick Garringer takes a drive at the ball. 49 B.H.9. Girls Track 77 Front Row: T. Gibson, S. Looney, T. Ramsey, P. Brightwell, B. Brooks, V. Spencer, J. Bowser. Back Row: Coach Anderson, K. Cassil, M. Hale, C. Waggoner, L. Lewis, C. Courtney, L. Faglie, D. McKinney, Coach Vickers. The BHS Girls track team spent a very worthwhile spring learning many valuable techniques in track. Under the excellent coaching of Miss Anderson and Mrs. Vickers, the girls worked hard in learning all phases of track and field events. The girls, predominantly freshmen, competed in several meets. Verda Spencer, the only senior, brought the only experience to the team. With such a young and enthusiastic group, Blanchard should have a good girls’ track team for years to come. 50 JUNIOR QUEEN CANDIDATE Denise Lewis SOPHOMORE QUEEN CANDIDATE Sandra Henagar MR. AND MU9IC Charlie Queen Denise Odom 55 PEP CLUB BEAU Jonathan Scott PEP CLUB BEAU CANDIDATES Jimmy Darnell — Jr. Phil Francis — Goph. 8 ALL AROUND GIRL Jane Richey Jane Richey was selected as all-around girl because of her academic and activity achievements. She is a member of the Oklahoma and National Honor Societies, the Society of Distinguished High School Students, and Who’s Who. She has won awards in home economics, typing, basketball, algebra, Oklahoma history, citizenship, annual staff, and English. Jane participated in pep club, where she was a cheerleader for four years; FHA, where she served as projects chairman and parliamentarian; Beta Club, where she served as president; annual staff, where she served as co-editor, and also held several class offices. In basketball she was named all-conference, Little All-City, and the Newcastle All-Tournament team. She also won the Young Lions award and the best forward award. She served as a 1977 batgirl and a delegate to the Model United Nations. Jane was selected as a member of the Presidential Leadership class at OSU, where she won a scholarship for academic and leadership excellence. Jane plans to attend OSU. ALL AROUND BOY David Brooks For his fine academic and leadership abilities, David Brooks was chosen as all-around boy. He is a member of the Oklahoma and National Honor Societies, the Society of Distinguished High School Students, and Who's Who. David has won awards in industrial arts, bookkeeping, Oklahoma history, chemistry, trigonometry, and annual staff. He participated in Lettermen's Club, where he served as secretary; Beta Club where he served as song leader and won that club's award; Student Council, where he served as president, and also held numerous class offices. David was named to the Little All-City teams in football, basketball, and baseball. He was also picked All-Metro and a Blue Chip prospect in baseball by the OKLAHOMA JOURNAL. He was named to the All-State team and as a member of the Okla.-Calif, team. For his accomplishments he was chosen as recipient of the Johnny Bench Award for the state's outstanding baseball player. David graduated as co-valedictorian of his class and plans to attend college. Honor Society Top Row L-R: K. Riley. P. Queen, C. Bridges, D. Shornick, T. Aldridge, D. Hill, N. Stacy. 2nd Row L-R: J. Richey, S. Matheson, P. Johnston, C. Hawkins, L. McGinley, M. Briggs, K. Riley. 3rd Row L-R: D. Hay-good, R. Fleck, C. Faglie, D. Dillon, S. Briley, D. Dugger, K. Shannon. Bottom Row L-R: K. Clardy, D. Starr, D. Brooks, R. Hughes, M. Waggoner. STUDENT COUNCIL AWARDS: L. McGinley, D. Brooks. Not Pictured: K. Dennis, D. McKinney. DRAFTING AWARDS: R. Miller, R. Garringer. Not Pictured: BAND AWARDS: K. Wilcoxson, K. Riley. DRIVER’S ED. AWARDS: L. McGinley, P. Queen. BETA CLUB SCHOLAR ATHLETES: MODEL U.N. DELEGATES: D. Brooks, J. Richey. K. Riley L. McRee D. Dugger J. Rotter L. Brooks S. Wilson K. Wilcoxson Senior High Awards Assembly U.S. HISTORY: E. Clouse, N. Young. Not Pictured: K. Riley - W. History. PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARDS: Dennis and Denise Schweitzer. Not Matheson. MATH AWARDS: J. Scott, S. Briley. K. Clardy. D. Start, M. Waggoner. P. Johnston. ENGLISH AWARDS: J. Richey. R. Reck, D. Starr. L. McGinley, P. Ledford. BUSINESS AWARDS. D. Dillon. L. Mooney. J. Richey. S. Briley. T. Aldridge. Not Pictured: D. .Kimbrough. T. Graham. MASONIC CITIZENSHIP AWARDS: D. Haygood, R. Hughes. ANNUAL STAFF AWARDS: J. Richey. K. Clardy. S. Einfeldt. HOME EC. AWARDS: D. Brooks. K. McConnell. P. Queen. SCHOLASTIC AWARDS: J. Scott. J. Richey. P. Queen. L. McGinley. P. Johnston, D. Starr. MUSIC AWARDS: C. Queen. D. Brooks. S. Matheson. D. Odom. R. Matheson. BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY AWARDS: K. Clardy. L. McGinley. C. Bridges. D. Brooks. 63 Beta Club Top Row L-R: R. Hughes, R. Fleck, C. Faglie, D. Starr, P. Johnston, K. Riley. L. McCree, P. Queen. 2nd Row L-R: C. Queen, D. Fleck, D. Brooks, O. Francis, T. Cornell, S. Briley, S. Bridges, L. McGinley, N. Young. 3rd Row L-R: D. Dillon, N. Stacy, T. Aldridge, S. Matheson, D. Haygood, G. Haygood, K. Shannon, K. McConnell, K. Riley. 4th Row L-R: M. Briggs, L. Brooks, S. Wilson, J. Rotter, K. Clardy, D. Dur-ger, J. Richey, M. Waggoner, J. Scott Beta Club is a fairly new organization in our school, now being two years old. Requirements for membership include academic excellence, leadership, and moral character. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Moore, the Beta Club increased its membership this year and added several new projects. The club was very proud of its new flag pole and flag it bought and erected at the baseball field for the district play-offs. The club will lose many of its fine senior leaders, but they have set fine examples for younger members who hope to continue the work. BETA CLUB OFFICERS: L-R: S. Wilson, D. Brooks, J. Richey, K. Clardy, M. Waggoner. (They’re not always so serious!!) 64 THE MANY FACES 65 What I am to be I am now becoming. Left to Right: Randy Hughes, Sharon Briley, Jonathon Scott, O’teka Francis, Kent Clardy, and Sharon Einfeldt. Seniors of 77 The best year of all! This best describes the year 1976-77 for seventy Seniors. The 1977 Seniors had great accomplishments in all fields - academically and athletically. Some of the highlights this year athletically included both girls’ and boys' basketball teams making it to the regional playoffs, and the girls going on to the area playoffs. One of the biggest thrills was the baseball team having an outstanding season, and going all the way to the state finals. Although considered one of the best classes scholastic-wise, the Seniors are also noted for having a lot of fun in everything they do. Some of these fun times included kidnapping Mrs. Shaw, building the float for homecoming, painting the water tower and numerous signs around town, dragging Main Street on bicycles, and floating down the Illinois River. Several members of the 1977 Seniors received academic scholarships from Universities and colleges. One member of the class received the Johnny Bench award and was also named to the All State baseball team. The Seniors have made many lasting friendships over the years, with 20 of the 70 class members starting to school together in the 1st grade, and going to the Blanchard schools for all 12 yrs. The 1977 Seniors made many contributions to the Blanchard school and community during their school years. Using their abilities and talents, they can’t help but be assets to the world as adults. 67 OhJ J AOOCJ fluMfp -JLlL 69 '-n.a'w pcax Hc tdL9LA % S 70 f TL Qc rilac (0c r (aAoacI 71 CJ yCL'n GUmj I Q f (Xf -A—' fy ruAIL - C l jjH f 72 Kw$}ui So r-oU iJjLhjClCk $ 3iyYlQJX. yr QA k a y onMs 73 The picture below is a picture of the twenty seniors that started to school at Blanchard and went to school there all twelve years. Left to Right Back Row: M. Wigley, T. Lemons, J. Gable, D. Brooks, R. Hughes, C. Queen, R. Edwards, R. Gray, R. Sullivan, T. Gable, K. Clardy and T. Harris. Front Row: N. Hodges, R. Fenter, J. Richey, P. Pickard, K. Shannon, G. Prigmore, S. Briley, and V. Edgmon. 74 Bombs away!! t m Say Chees. Qeniors of 1977 Faster, Mark. Blanchard's own sex symbol! Eagle Bluff 1977 Qenior Floai Trip Seniors?? of 77 Paddle, Clardy. Genior Directory CAROLYN ADAMS - F.H.A. 1 yr., Pep Club 3 yrs.. Cheerleader 3 yrs.. Basketball 2 yrs., 1976 Football Queen Attendant. MIKE ADAMS - Football 2 yrs., Music 2 yrs. RAY ALDRIDGE - Football 4 yrs., Track 1 yr., Lettermen’s Club 1 RICK ANGLIN - F.F.A. 4 yrs., Football 4 yrs., Track 1 yr., Lettermen’s Club 3 yrs. JOHN BOWSER - Band, Football 1 yr., Chorus 1 yr. DAVID BRANDT - F.F.A. 4 yrs., F.F.A. Vice-President, Football 4 yrs., All District Split End 2 yrs., Baseball 1 yr., Basketball 1 yr., Track 1 yr., Relay Finalist, Pole Vault Finalist, Charter Farmer. Speech Award. MARY BRIGGS - Music 4 yrs., Music Soloist 4 yrs., Sextet 4 yrs., Triple Trio 1 yr., Madrigal 1 yr.. V1CA 1 yr.. Pep Club 1 yr.. Drill Team 2 yrs., Drill Team Photographer 1 yr., Drill Team Capt. 1 yr.. Honor Society 1 yr., Beta Club 1 yr., Model UN Delegate, Social Studies Award. Citizenship Award, Honor Roll 4 yrs. SHARON BRILEY - Sr. Class President, F.H.A. 4 yrs., Beta Club 1 yr.. Music 1 yr., Triple Trio, Sextet, Annual Staff 1 yr., Pep Club 3 yrs., Pep Club Secretary 1 yr., Pep Club Sergeant at Arms 1 yr., Basketball 1 yr., Honor Society, Home Ec. Award 1 yr.. OSU Alumni Award. Annual Staff Award. Society of Distinguished High School Students, Honor Roll 4 yrs.. Pep Club Award. BONITA BROOKS - Pep Club 3 yrs.. Football Cheerleader 1 yr., Basketball 1 yr.. F.H.A. 3 yrs., Girls Basketball Manager 1 yr.. Journalism Staff 1 yr.. Mixed Chorus 2 yrs.. Principal's Honor Roll 2 yrs.. Little All-City Basketball Cheerleader 1 yr. DAVID BROOKS - Freshman Class President, Sophomore Class Vice-President, Jr. Class Sec.-Treas., Letterman's Club 4 yrs.. Beta Club 2 yrs.. Student Council President, Annual Staff 2 yrs., Society of Distinguished American High School Students, High School-College Relations Board. Beta Club Song Leader. Bi-Centennial Youth Committee, Football 4 yrs.. All District Football 2 yrs.. Little All-City Football. District Back of the Year, Basketball 4 yrs.. Young Lion Award, Little All-City Basketball. Baseball 4 yrs., All Conference Baseball. Little All-City Baseball, Little All-Metro, Team Batting Champ 3 yrs., Mustang All Tourney, Scholarship Award 3 yrs.. Industrial Arts Award. Basketball Award. Bookkeeping Award. Oklahoma History Award. Superintendent’s Honor Roll 4 yrs., All-Around Boy. Co-Valedictorian. Pep Club Beau. Who’s Who. Sec. of State Award, Gov. Honor Program, OSU Alumni Award, Baptist Church Choir, Outstanding Youth Trophy. RANDY BROOKS - Football 4 yrs.. Football All-District Def. Tackle 1 yr.. Defensive Lineman of the Year - 1976. Track 2 yrs., Lettermen’s Club 2 yrs., Chorus 1 yr. KENT CLARDY - Football 4 yrs.. All District Fullback 2 yrs., Young Lion Award, Offensive Back Award, Honorable Mention Little All-City Fullback 2 yrs., Baseball 4 yrs.. Mustang All Tournament Team. Basketball 2 yrs., Lettermen’s Club 4 yrs., Lettermen’s Club President 1 yr., Lettermen’s Club Secretary 1 yr.. Beta Club 2 yrs., Beta Club Treasurer 2 yrs., Senior Class Secretary, Freshman Vice-President. Oklahoma Honor Society 4 yrs., Supt. Honor Roll 4 yrs., OSU Alumni Award, Masonic Essay Award, Pep Club Beau, Journalism Award 1 yr.. Student Council Award 1 yr.. Student Council 2 yrs. TRACY COTTRELL - F.H.A. 4 yrs., Beta Club 1 yr., Student Council 1 yr., Pep Club 2 yrs., Pep Club Secretary 1 yr.. Pep Club Reporter 1 yr.. Annual Staff 1 yr.. Basketball 4 yrs.. Basketball All-Conf. Honorable Mention, Little All-City Honorable Mention, Basketball Captain, Drafting Award 2 yrs.. OSU Alumni Award, Society of Distinguished High School Students, Annual Award. Honor Roll 4 yrs., Oklahoma History Award, Outstanding Pep Club Member. ROBERT DEDMON - Football 3 yrs.. Baseball 2 yrs., Basketball . yrs.. Track 2 yrs.. Weight Lifting 3 yrs.. Lettermen’s Club . yrs., Perfect Attendance Award 3 yrs. DENISE DUGGER - Music 2 yrs.. Sextet 1 yr.. Pep Club 4 yrs., F.H.A. 2 yrs., Beta Club 2 yrs., Presidential Classroom 1 yr.. Presidential Classroom Sec.-Treas., DECA 1 yr., Annual Staff 1 yr., Honor Society 4 yrs., Who’s Who, DECA Award. VICKI EDGMON - F.H.A. 3 yrs., Nursing 1 yr., Vice President of OHoSO, Pep Club 3 yrs., Pep Club Vice President. Basketball 2 yrs.. Music 2 yrs., Class Treasurer 1 yr.. Principle Honor Roll. ROBIN EDWARDS - Football 2 yrs. SHARON E1NFELDT - Annual Staff 2 yrs.. Music 2 yrs., Masonic Essay Award, Pep Club 1 yr., Senior Class Reporter. Yearbook Editor. F.H.A. 1 yr., Softball 2 yrs.. Girls Athletic League. Baptist Church Choir Vacation Bible School. CINDY FAGL1E - Pep Club 2 yrs., Annual Staff 2 yrs., Music 1 yr., Biology Club. Honor Society. RONINE FENTER - Pep Club 4 yrs., F.H.A. 4 yrs.. Basketball Manager 3 yrs., M.U.N. Delegate, Annual Staff 1 yr.. Honor Roll 4 yrs.. Honor Society 1 yr., Who’s Who. Masonic Essay Award, Secretary of State Award, Society of Distinguished American High School Students. RUSTY FLECK - Beta Club 2 yrs.. Biology Club President. Annual Staff 1 yr., National Honor Society, Lettermen's Club 4 yrs., National Scholastics Meet, Football 4 yrs.. Football All-District 2 yrs., Football Co-Captain, Baseball 4 yrs., Baseball All Conference, Baseball All Tourney Team. OTEKA FRANCIS - Basketball 4 yrs.. Basketball Little All-City. F.H.A. 2 yrs.. Beta Club 1 yr.. Annual Staff 2 yrs.. Student Council 2 yrs., Student Council Treasurer. Pep Club 4 yrs., Pep Club President. Music 1 yr.. Triple Trio, Homecoming Queen, Who's Who. OSU Alumni Award, Society of Distinguished American High School Students. Harrah All Tourney Team, Oklahoma History Award. LYNNE WILSON FREEMAN - Pep Club 3 yrs.. Pep Club Officer 1 yr., Basketball 3 yrs.. F.H.A. 3 yrs., Honor Roll 1 yr. JIMMY GABEL - Band 4 yrs., Stage Band 3 yrs., Principal’s Honor Roll. TIMMY GABEL - Band 4 yrs., Stage Band 3 yrs., Principal’s Honor Roll. RICHARD GARR1NGER - Lettermen’s Club 2 yrs.. Baseball 1 yr.. Football 4 yrs.. Basketball Manager 3 yrs., President Chorus Class 1 yr., F.H.A. Beau 1 yr.. Annual Staff 1 yr.. Annual Staff Award, Drafting Award. RUSTY GRAY - Music 2 yrs.. Football 2 yrs., Botony Club. Honor Roll 1 yr. TONY HARRIS - Football 4 yrs., Track 2 yrs., Basketball 1 yr., Lettermen's Club 3 yrs. DIANA HAYGOOD - Pep Club 4 yrs.. Cheerleader 4 yrs., Basketball 4 yrs.. F.H.A. 3 yrs.. F.H.A. Historian. F.H.A. Recreation Leader, Annual Staff 2 yrs.. Student Council 1 yr., Beta Club 2 yrs.. Who’s Who, Jr. Class Reporter, Honor Society 2 yrs., Superintendent’s Honor Roll 2 yrs., OSU Alumni Award. Basketball Award. Oklahoma History Award'. Society of Distinguished American High School Students. LARRY HEARON - Music 1 yr. GARY HENAGAR - Ag. 4 yrs.. Football 4 yrs.. All-District Honorable Mention 1 yr., Track 1 yr., Ag. President Ag. Home Improvement Metal. Ag Star Greenhand. Chapter Farmer. 76 Sophomore Class Treasurer, Lettermen’s Club 4 yrs., Golf Team 1 yr., Letiermen’s Club Sergeant at Arms, Speech Award. NANCY HODGES - Pep Club 4 yrs., F.H.A. 3 yrs.. Music 1 yr., Triple-Trio, Basketball 4 yrs., Annual Staff 1 yr., Sgt-at-Arms Pep Club, Annual Award, Valentines Queen, Honor Roll 3 yrs. RANDY HUGHES - Beta Club 2 yrs., Letiermen’s Club 4 yrs.. Jr. Class President. Sr. Student Council Representative, Annual Staff 1 yr.. High School College Relations Board, Oklahoma History Award 1 yr., F.H.A. Beau, Sec. of State Award, Governor's Honor Program, Supt. Honor Roll 4 yrs., Jr.-Sr. Prom Committee Chairman, National Honor Society, Oklahoma Honor Society, Society of Distinguished American High School Students, Beta Club Scholastic Society, Who’s Who. Good Citizenship Award, OSU Alumni Award. Bi-Cen-tennial Youth Committee. Baseball 4 yrs.. Little All City 2 yrs.. All Metro. All Conference, Mustang All Tournament Team. Young Lion Award 2 yrs.. Basketball 4 yrs.. Honorable Mention Little All City. Harrah All Tournament Team. Newcastle All Tournament Team, Football 4 yrs., Little All City, Back of the Year. All District Q.B., Honorable Mention All District Q.B. 2 yrs., Methodist Church Bible School. RICKY JOHNSTON - Basketball 1 yr.. Baseball 1 yr.. Football 4 yrs.. Track 2 yrs., F.F.A. 4 yrs., F.F.A. Officer. Track Finalist. TONY LEMMONS - F.F.A. 4 yrs.. Ag. Processing Award. Ag. Outdoor Recreation Award. Ag. Horticulture Award. MIKE LOONEY - Annual Staff 1 yr.. Letterman’s Club 3 yrs.. Basketball 1 yr.. Baseball 1 yr., Football 4 yrs.. All-District Football, ’76. Annual Staff Award, Homecoming Escort. Co-Captain Football. RONALD MATHESON - VICA Vice-President 1 yr.. VICA 1 yr., F.F.A. 2 yrs., Letterman’s Club 3 yrs.. Football 4 yrs., Baseball 3 yrs.. Track 1 yr., Honor Roll 4 yrs.. Music 1 yr. All-District Football 1975. Hon. Mention All-District Football 1976. Track Finalist. KATHY McCONNELL - Pep Club 4 yrs.. F.H.A. 4 yrs.. Beta Club 2 yrs.. Basketball 2 yrs.. Yearbook 2 yrs., Student Council 1 yr.. Class Reporter. Pep Club Secretary. F.H.A. Historian. Student Council Representative. F.H.A. Reporter, Pep Club Treasurer. F.H.A. Co-President, Honor Society 3 yrs., O.S.U. Alumni Award. Masonic Essay Award 1st Place. Art Award, Home E. Award, Student Council Award. Yearbook Award, Pep Club Award. F.H.A. Award. Football Queen Attendant. BRENDA McENTIRE - F.H.A. 1 yr.. Drill Team 2 yrs.. Pep Club 2 yrs.. Music 3 yrs. LISA MOONEY - Pep Club 3 yrs.. Safety Council 1 yr.. F.H.A. 3 yrs., Kiwanis Junior Police 1 yr., F.B.L.A. 1 yr., Music 1 yr.. Honor Roll 2 yrs., Safety Art Award, Science Award. KURTH MUNC1E - Basketball 1 yr.. Baseball 1 yr.. Track 1 yr.. F.F.A. 4 yrs.. F.F.A. Sentinel. DENISE ODOM - Pep Club 4 yrs.. Pep Club President. Pep Club Vice-President. Chorus 4 yrs.. Music Secretary, F.H.A. 2 yrs.. Student Council Representative. Honor Society 1 yr.. Football Queen Candidate Oklahoma History Award 1 yr.. Music Award. Miss Music. Who’s Who Among American High School Students. PHYLLIS PICKARD - F.H.A. 2 yrs., Music 3 yrs.. Basketball 1 yr.. Pep Club 2 yrs., Data Processing 1 yr.. F.B.L.A. 1 yr.. Honor Roll. GINA PRIGMORE - Music 4 yrs.. BASIC YOUTH CONFLICT 3 yrs.. CHILD EVANGELISM TRAINING 2 yrs.. Miss Melody of Music. Music Awards 2 yrs., Music 4 yrs. CHARLIE QUEEN - Football 4 yrs., Baseball 4 yrs.. Annual Staff. Letterman’s Club. Music. Beta Club 2 yrs., Presidential Classroom Honor Society 2 yrs. jane RICHEY - Basketball 4 yrs.. All-Conf. Hon. Mention. Little All City Hon. Mention. F.H.A. 4 yrs., F.H.A. Officer 2 yrs., Beta Club 2 yrs.. Beta Club President 2 yrs., Annual Staff 3 yrs.. Co-Editor Annual Staff. Student Council 1 yr.. Pep Club 4 yrs., Cheerleader 4 yrs.. Model United Nations. Class Reporter. Home Ec. Award. Typing Award. Basketball Award 2 yrs., Young Lion Award. Football Attendant. Algebra II Award, Oklahoma History Award, Citizenship Award. O.S.U. Alumni Award, Who’s Who, Honor Society 4 yrs.. Annual Staff Award 2 yrs.. All-Around Girl. KEN RILEY - Band 4 yrs.. Stage Band 3 yrs.. Beta Club 2 yrs.. Model United Nations. Presidential Classroom. John Philip Sousa Band Award. Band Scholarship Award. Algebra II Award. O.S.U. Alumni Award. Who’s Who Among American High Schools, Honor Society 4 yrs., Salutatorian. RENEE SANDERS - Band 2 yrs.. Band Librarian 2 yrs.. Presidential Classroom Reporter, Pep Club 2 yrs.. Music 3 yrs.. Music Sextet 1 yr.. F.H.A. 3 yrs.. Annual Staff 1 yr.. Band Award. Who’s Who. DENISE SCHWEITZER - Drill Team. Drill Team Vice-President. Drill Team Treasurer and Captain. Drum Major. Band 2 yrs.. Pep Club 1 yr., Music 4 yrs.. Music Award 1 yr.. Perfect Attendance Award 4 yrs. DENNIS SCHWEITZER - V.l.C.A. 1 yr.. Music 2 yrs., Vo-Tech 2 yrs.. Electronics 2 yrs., Perfect Attendance Award 2 yrs., Honor Roll 4 yrs.. Honor Society 1 yr. JONATHAN SCOTT - Sr. Class Vice-President. Jr. Class Vice-President. Letterman’s Club 4 yrs., Letterman's Club Vice-President 2 yrs., Student Council. Beta Club 2 yrs., Football 4 yrs.. Basketball 4 yrs.. Track 2 yrs.. Annual Staff 1 yr., Society of Distinguished High School Students, Model United Nations Delegate, Honor Society 4 yrs., Honor Roll 4 yrs.. Secretary of State Award. Algebra I. Award, Algebra II Award, Citizenship Award. Bookkeeping Award, Scholarship Award. Science Award. Oklahoma History Award. O.S.U. Alumni Award. All-District Football 2 yrs., All-District Lineman of the Year. Defensive Back of the Year. Basketball Award. Pep Club Beau. Defensive Player of the Year in Football. Annual Staff Award, Masonic Essay Award 3rd Place. KIM SHANNON - Pep Club 4 yrs.. F.H.A. 3 yrs.. Basketball 4 yrs., Beta Club 2 yrs., F.B.L.A. 1 yr.. F.B.L.A. Secretary 1 yr., Music 1 yr.. Honor Society 1 yr., Honor Roll 4 yrs.. Secretary of State Award, 5th Place in F.B.L.A. State Contest in Office Procedures. SANDRA SINGLETON - Music 3 yrs.. Triple Trio 2 yrs.. Library Aid 1 yr. VERDA SPENCER - Pep Club 2 yrs., F.H.A. 3 yrs.. Music 3 yrs.. Track 2 yr. ROCKY SULLIVAN - Football 1 yr.. Weightlifting 1 yr. DELBERT TAYLOR - F.F.A. 4 yrs. PAUL TESTERMAN - F.F.A. 2 yrs.. V.l.C.A. 2 yrs.. Agricultural Electronics 1 yr. CLIFFORD THOMPSON - Football 1 yr.. Track 1 yr., Weightlifting 1 yr. ROBERT WOODY - Football 2 yr.. Weightlifting 3 yrs., Baseball 3 yrs.. Track 1 yr.. Music 1 yr.. Annual 1 yr.. Letiermen’s Club 1 yr.. Annual Award. 1977 Valentine’s King. MARK WAGGONER - Baseball 4. Basketball 4. Football 3. Letter-men’s Club 3. Beta Club 2. Music 1. Beta Club Vice-President. Sophomore Class President. Lettermen’s Club Sec.-Treas.. Annual Staff. All-District Comerback. F.H.A. Beau Candidate, Society of Distinguished American High School Students. B.H.S. Defensive Back Award. Little All City Second Team (Pitcher), B.H.S. Football Co-Captain. High School All American (Baseball). Who’s Who. Honor Society 2. GARY V OOTEN - F.F.A. 3. Football 3. Track 1. Lettermen’s Club 2. Music 1. Music Class Officer. Horticulture Award 2, F.H.A. Beau Candidate. All-District Right Guard. Masonic Essay Award. Football Co-Captain. Vice-President Letter-men’s Club. B.H.S. Offensive Lineman Award. Juniors 77 The Junior Class kept very active this year trying to raise money to finance the Junior-Senior Banquet. For the first time in several years a prom was also held, and this considerably increased the amount of money needed by the class. Some of their fund-raising projects were pie socials after football and basketball games, a raffle for a clock-radio, a spaghetti supper, and for the first time at Blanchard, the sale, manufacture and delivery of Valentine Candy-Grams. This last project proved to be one of the most interesting and profitable ones that their class has worked on yet. Some of their time during the fall was dedicated to the building of an eight-foot-tall Emerald City as their float for the Homecoming Parade. They won third place this year, and are looking forward to some strong competition again next year. Pres. K. Riley. V.Pres. - P. Morton, Sec. - J. Davis. Treas. - J. Rotter, Rep. - S. Wilson, Stu. Counc. - K. Spencer and R. Miller. Steve Abbott Carolyn Adams David Ahl Pam Anglin Jackie Autry Gayla Barrington Roger Bowring Donnie Brandt Donna Brooks Kevin Brooks Liz Brooks Perry Brown Eddie Burns Michael Butler Eddie Clouse Kevin Cockrell Laura Cole 78 J. R. Coleman R. Cooley R. Cormany J. Covington J. Daniel T. Daniel J. Darnell J. Davis K. Dennis D. Dillon T. Duncan K. Ferguson K. Freeman R. Gambil G. Gilbreath S. Gourley T. Graham W. Grider H. Haley R. Harnsbergcr T. Harvey C. Hawkins G. Haygood D. Herman P. Hicks C. Hooper P. Johnston M. Johnson C. Jones D. Kimbrough M. Lasater D. Lewis G. Madden S. Matheson L. McRee R. Miller P. Morten M. Pack C. Prewett J. Ramsey K. Reeves K. Reeves K. Riley C. Rollings J. Rotter J. Schernick J. Sneed K. Spencer S. Staggs C. Stapp D. Starr C. Thompson L. Troup R. Ussery B. Weston T. White K. Wilcoxsen L. Williams P. Williams L. Wilson S. Wilson N. Young P. Young 79 Gophomores — '77 Who took the high school by surprise? - the sophomores, of course! Being the youngest class in high school didn't bother them a bit. They participated in FHA, FFA, music, band, student council, pep club, let-termen’s club, and all areas of sports. As a group they won second place in the Homecoming parade with their float, Midway. They also were successful in raising money with their slave sale. If this is any indication of their capabilities, the sophomores can look forward to bigger and better years. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Bottom Row: Kelly Tinkham, Sec’t; Radd Brooks, V. Pres.: Phil Francis, St. Coun. Top Row: Sandra Henagar, Pres.; Connie Gray, Treas.; Linda McGinley, Rep.: Paula Queen, St. Coun. T. Bonner J. Bowring C. Bridges F. Brinsfield J. Brooks R. Brooks S. Brooks J. Bucholdz D. Cannon A. Chappell C. Courtney K. Crane D. Cullins T. Daily 80 D. Daniel T. Drake P. Duncan J. Durham j. Dvorak M. Edwards B. Einfeldt L. Elliott J. Faglic D. Fleck P. Francis L. Gibson T. Gomez C. Gray C. Hall R. Harrell R. Harvey D. Hearon S. Henagar D. Hill D. Holder B. Holmes R. Hooper B. Humphrey E. James R. Johnston V. Jones M. Kimbrough B. Kitchens P. Ledford J. McDonnell D. McEntire L. McGinley R. McKinley J. Mangus J. Metz S. Moon D. Myers T. Prigmore R. Qualls P. Queen T. Ramsey G. Remington B. Rotter T. Savage D. Schornick D. Searcy K. Shipley J. Singleton N. Stacy V. Surbeck S. Terrell R. Thompson K. Tinkham T. Townsend T. Troup F. Walkup R. Wigley A. Wilson G. Wilson J. Wilson C. Wood R. Yarbrough 81 HEAD TABLE: D. Starr, K. Clardy, S. Einfeldt, S. Briley. K. Riley. P. Morton, R. Garringer. S. Wilson, J. Rotter, J. Davis. The leaders of tomorrow? Randy sure enjoyed the prom! Carolyn and J. R. enjoy a dance. Pan of the large crowd at the most successful All-Sports Banquet. Mrs. Southard retired after 30 yrs. Special Events — '77 82 This is more fun than English! O'teka congratulates Jon as Pep Club beau. THE NEW GENERA TION And still they gazed, and still the wonder grew, That one small head should cany all it knew. Goldsmith Freshmen '77 Our shoes may be getting old and worn, but we are getting older and wiser! The Freshmen of ’77 really have enjoyed their Freshman year, ’cause they only live it once! So, they elected Kirt Dillon as their class president along with other officers and student council representatives. Their football season was really hot with 9 wins and 1 loss and a great Pep Club to back them! Basketball and baseball were also a success. For another great kick off they built ”Gus for Homecoming. They didn't go it alone though; they had great sponsors and big help from Mr. Hale, Miss Anderson, and Mr. Algeo. They are happy to say they are proud to be the largest class and are eager to become sophomores! CLASS OFFICERS: Left to Right: L. Lewis - St. Council, G. Foster -Sec., D. McKinney - St. Council, K. Dillon - Pres., L. Faglie - Rep., C. Harris - V. Pres., C. Waggoner - Treas., S. Brooks - St. Council. M. Armstrong F. Bailey S. Bailey M. Baker C. Bowling J. Bowser P. Brighiwell B. Brooks B. Brooks S. Brooks J. Brown K. Bums L. Campbell K. Cassil R. Chandler B. Clouse L. Courtney J. Covington B. Cunningham K. Cunningham B. Dennis K. Dillon B. Durham B. Elliot L. Faglie T. Fenter K. Ferguson G. Foster 84 G. t-rancis T. Gibson D. Gourlcy T. Griffins M. Hale J. Halliburton B. Hammon C. Harris R. Harris T. Henderson R. Hicks T. Hitt C. Hodges S. Hooper C. Jones S. Johnson J. Jordon G. Lasater J. Lee R. Lee L. Lewis S. Looney M. Martin T. McArthur G. Me Entire A. McGraw J. Me Kenney K. McKinley D. McKinney L. Mitchell M. Morgan C. Morton J. Myers N. Pearcy D. Pickard C. Pool J. Putney B. Ramsey T. Ramsey J. Reeves D. Roberts T. Savage R. Schornick K. Selly L. Shannon W. Sharp K. Shoe make E. Sneed M. Spencer C. Stanton J. Stapp R. Steele R. Sturdivant R. Taylor D. Townsend C. Waggoner A. Walls M. Weeks J. White J. While B. Wilmeth R. Wilson G. Woody Not Pictured J. Coleman J. Hayes D. Jones 85 Eighth Grade The eighth grade class of '77 had a successful year. Having a year's experience in junior high, they had more self-confidence as they participated actively in athletics, pep club, music, and student council. They were very proud of their Homecoming float, The Sting,” and placed first in the Heart Fund Valentine Contest with their candidates Perry Brooks and Sheila Brightwell being crowned Prince and Princess. With this background of success the eighth grade is hoping to make even more accomplishments next year. Bottom Row: Sgt. at Arms Todd Fugett; V-Pres., Lisa Starr: Sec., Jamie Brooks: Pres. Denise Foster; St. Council Rep.: Sammie Beck, Karen Staggs; Treas., Robin Lynch; Rep. Tommie Golden; Sgt. at Arms, Pat Taylor. P. Adamson J. Bailey P. Baker L. Beck S. Bennett P. Blackwell T. Bonner S. Bowring S. Brightwell J. Brooks P. Brooks S. Brooks D. Buller T. Chapman T. Chappell 86 D. Cooley K. Crane J. Davis S. Davis C. Dennis G. Dockery T. Drake B. Durham R. Edgmon J. Endicott G. Fletcher D. Foster D. Foster R. Foulks M. Francis T. Fuggett D. Gay L. Gilbreath G. Graham T. Golden S. Griffins S. Hall M. Harris K. Haygood S. Hicks T. Home L. Hunter M. James B. Jones J. Lambert D. Ledford T. Ledford C. Lewis R. Lynch L. Madden R. Madden J. Mangus S. Matheny J. McCree D. McGinley B. Mitchell W. Morton M. Moore J. Perlman B. Pickard P. Polk J. Qualls R. Rains B. Ramsey T. Savage B. Shipley J. Soward C. Staggs J. Stapp L. Starr L. Steele S. Swanson A. Taylor P. Taylor R. Tillotson D. Watts L. Woolley NOT PICTURED M. Nixon W. Kitchens 87 Geventh Grade The first year for the seventh grade to be in the junior high building was a new and exciting experience for the class of ’82. No longer were there recesses, story time, and long lunch periods. Instead, there were six new teachers in six different rooms, five minutes to change classes, lockers to keep books in, new organizations to join, and a float to build. The first class project for the new students was to decorate a car for the Homecoming parade on which their candidate, Leigh Wilson, rode. The class, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Winfrey and Mrs. Stumpff, also planned a trip to the Kirkpatrick planetarium to see a film about Mars. All in all it was an interesting and educational year, both in and out of class. And the class of '82 moves on! r SEVENTH GRADE OFFICERS: Billy Kennedy - Reporter: Darren Yarbrough - Stu. Coun. Second Row: Shelby Rolen, Sec. Treas.: Christi Hammons - Stu. Coun. Third Row: Troy Clanton, Pres.: Scott Richey, V. Pres. D. Bridges S. Brightwdl B. Brinsfield K. Buchold M. Cassil T. Chambers G. Chapman D. Clack T. Clanion T. Cormany K. Crane D. Davis M. Erwin V. Ferris 88 A. Foster L. Gomez G. Graham C. Hale K. Hammon K. Hicks K. Hill T. Hilt T. Husk R. Jones T. Jones T. Jordan B. Kennedy R. King K. Ladd L. Lambert S. Ledford J. Loy R. Madden S. Marsee G. McCarty T. McCarty S. Miller O. Mitchell S. Nixon L. Pearcy J. Pettigrew P. Putney P. Pribble S. Pyle S. Richey D. Robe ns S. Rolen D. Schneberger R. Searcy D. Smith T. Sneed C. Tinkham T. Tivis S. Thompson J. Walls A. Walls D. Wilcoxson L. Wilson P Sevenih grade English students busy at work on projects. 89 LynDee Faglie Leigh Ann Wilson Denise Foster c Mr. and Miss Melody Chance Morion and Charon Bailey Jr. High Honor Society Bottom Row Left to Right: G. Graham, S. Richey, R. Lynch, L. Starr, S. Bright well, C. Bennett. Row 2: D. Buller, B. Mitchell, C. Bridges, J. Walls, C. Tinkham, T. Cormany, J. Pettigrew. Row 3: J. Bowser, A. Walls, C. Hall, D. Watts, R. Rains, D. McGinley. Row 4: S. Brooks, G. Foster, J. Jordan, B. Dennis, C. Pool, M. Weeks, G. Francis. HOME EC AWARDS: B. Brooks, A. Walls. SCIENCE AWARDS: C. Bennett, S. Looney. ENGLISH AWARDS: J. Walls, T. Fenter, R. Lynch. 92 Jr. H Awards Assembly PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARDS: Top Row: G. Foster, K. Ferguson, G. Francis, L. Courtney, R. Steele, L. Lewis, M. Morgan, T. Jones, B. Pickard. BAND AWARDS: G. Dockery, J. Walls, G. Francis, R. Lee, K. Hay-good, R. Clack. MASONIC CITIZENSHIP AWARDS: B. Hammon, S. Loo- SOCIAL STUDIES AWARDS: Top Row: B. Dennis, S. Brooks, G. Foster, R. Chandler, J. Jordan, M. Weeks, S. Looney, L. Courtney, A. Walls. Front Row: J. Davis, R. Rains, C. Tinkham, G. Graham, J. Bowser, T. Fenter, C. Poole. SCHOLASTIC AWARDS: R. Rains, D. Buller, J. Walls, C. Poole, J. Basset, R. Lynch. Not Pictured: A. Walls, T. Fenter. MATH AWARDS: C. Bridges. C. Poole. T. MUSIC AWARDS: S. Hall, S. Brooks. Cormany, D. Buller. D. Schneberger. N. Pearcy. 8th and 9th Grade Chorus Top Row: J. Reeves, L. Mitchell, B. Durham, D. Ledford, P. Brooks, J. Lambert, J. Jordon, B. Ham-mon, G. Foster, K. Dillon, J. Putney. 2nd Row: D. Townson, C. Lewis, M. Martin, L. Beck, K. Ferguson, C. Morton, C. Burns, A. McCraw, M. Armstrong, M. Moore, M. Weeks, B. Cunningham, B. Pickard. 3rd Row: W. Morton, G. Graham, D. Watts, G. Fletcher, S. Hall, R. Tillison, S. Bowring, J. Stapp, J. Bailey, D. Foster, J. Davis, J. Brooks, B. Mitchell. 4th Row: C. Pool, R. Steel, T. Drake, T. Chapman, J. McKinney, J. Covington, T. Golden, L. Shannon, B. Elliot, K. Selby, P. Brooks. 5th Row: B. Jones, S. Mangus, S. Riklie, D. Jones, L. Hunter, N. Chapman, G. Mclntire, T. Hitt, L. Starr, D. Foster, S. Hicks. 6th Row: G. Parker, C. Bowling, N. Pearcy, J. Bowser, S. Bailey, L. Faglie, T. Fenter, S. Swanson, S. Brooks, S. Matheny. Jr. High School Double Sextet Top Row: L. Starr, T. Drake, P. Brooks, T. Golden, L. Faglie. Bottom: S. Swanson, S. Matheny, C. Bowling, S. Bailey, T. Fenter, C. Pool. M u s 0 1 c The junior high music department enjoyed a busy and successful year. At Christmas the junior high mixed chorus and ensembles performed with the high school in a concert. Consisting of 118 members, the mixed chorus entered district concert contest. Also the girls' glee club, soloists, and ensembles performed. With such heavy participation and the enthusiastic direction of Mrs. Marcia Lynch, the music department is well on its way to a Good Time! 7th Grade Chorus Top Row: S. Thompson, B. Brinsfield, G. Graham, S. Richey, M. Castle, T. Clanton, D. Yarborough. M. Ervin. B. D. Kennedy, ■jnd Row C. Mitchel. R. Foster. G. McCarty. C. Hale. S. Pyle. R. Jones. D. Anglin. T. McCarty. 3rd Row: S. Roland. L. Wilson. J. Pedigrcw. D. Roberts. K. Mammon, J. McDonald, S. Ledford, P. Putney. R. King, J. Allcry. S. Nixon. 4th Row: L. Lambert. C. Tinkham, T. Jordon. K. Hicks. D. Bell. A. Watts. A. Brandt. R. Madden. B. Sercy, V. Ferris. D. Davis. G i r 1 s’ S e x t e t N. Pearcy, J. Bowser, L. Shannon. S. Brooks, S. Swanson, D. Foster. Top: M. Weeks, B. Hammon, G. Foster, J. Jordon. Bottom: C. Pool, S. Brooks, T. Fenter, N. Pearcy, C. Bowling, L. Shannon, L. Faglie, J. Bowser. 95 Jr. High Foofball ■ if First Row: J. Lee, T. Savage, M. Martin, D. Foster, J. Brooks, R. Harris, B. Mitchell, W. Morton, B. Dennis, K. Ferguson, J. Qualls, B. Shippley, R. Foulks. Second Row: J. Stapp, J. Myers, D. Buller, T. Fuggett, K. Haygood, D. Gourley, A. McCraw, K. Burns, G. Foster, G. Chapman, J. Bailey, D. Ledford, D. Gay, L. Beck. Third Row: B. Cunningham, J. Iordan, J. Brown, R. Wilson, B. Hammon, J. Coleman, M. Moore, G. Francis, J. Lambert, C. Harris, D. Pickard, M. Spence, S. Brooks, P. Brooks. Scoreboard 96 The junior high football team compiled an outstanding 9-1 record this year, winning eight in a row over undefeated teams Crescent, Heritage Hall, Tuttle, and Noble. The Jr. Lions excited area fans with such scoring feats as a 31-0 win over Tuttle, when Billy Hammon kicked a 35 yard field goal, a record at Blanchard Junior High. The most exciting game was against Noble, when the Lions roared back from 8-0 and 16-6 deficits to defeat Noble 37-22. Billy Hammon scored five touchdowns and 5 extra points, including runs of 60 and 70 yards, 105 yard kick-off return, and a 50 yard pass play. Hammon finished the year with 1200 yards. The last three games the Lions showed especially strong defense led by defensive end Joe Jordon. Other standouts were Steve Brooks, Chuck Harris, Gordon Foster, Arnie McCraw, Kerry Burns, Perry Brooks, and James Lambert. Brent Dennis, Maynard Spencer, and Mike Weeks also had good offensive years. Weeks rushed for over 500 yards and played linebacker on defense. Dennis was the team spark plug as the Lions ran out of numerous offensive sets, including the shotgun in which Spencer was the target of four touchdown bombs. Dennis was his best, though, on the option play. He sparked the team throughout the season despite broken ribs suffered against Tuttle. With such strong, quick, able-bodied freshmen moving to the high school ranks, Coaches Branch and Vermillion expect these boys to continue their winning ways for the Lions. 97 L to R: L. Faglie, E. Sneed, T. Ramsey, S. Bailey, P. Baker, C. Dennis. T. Drake, S. Brooks, S. Swanson, S. Matheny, K. Staggs, L. Starr, T. Golden, T. Gibson, R. Sturdivant, Coach Virginia Vickers. Jr. High 1976-77 Jr. High Basketball team had a very tough season this year and they ended the season with an 8-9 record. These girls played in 3 tournaments, winning one. In the Tuttle J.H. Tourney they beat Tuttle but were beaten out by Amber-Pocasset and Lindsay. In the Tec-umseh J.H. Tournament the girls drew a hard match with Dale and lost out, but they came back to take first place in the Blanchard J.H. Tourney by first beating Washington and then defeating Dibble. The Jr. High girls showed a lot of spirit and hustle this year. Nov. 2° Washington Nov. 29 Newcastle Dec. 2 Washington Dec. 20 Anadarko Jan. 6 Chickasha Jan. 10 Anadarko Jan. 13 Newcastle Jan. 17 Purcell Jan. 24-29 Blanchard J.H. Tourn Jan. 31 Dibble Feb. 3 Purcell Feb. 7 Dibble Feb. 10 Marlow Dec. 13-18 Tuttle J.H. Tourn L to R: M. Hale, L. Lewis, C. Waggoner, K. Cassil, S. Halliburton, C. Stanton, B. Brooks, D. McKinney, S. Johnston, L. Courtney, B. Clouse, S. Looney, S. Hooper, S. Stapp, T. Henderson. 98 Scoreboard BJH 52 Washington 33 1 BJH 59 Washington 48 1 BJH 52 Chickasha 47 1 BJH 47 Ninnckah 42 1 BJH 47 Lindsay 49 I BJH 50 Tuttle 47 1 BJH 37 Anadarko 41 1 BJH 53 Chickasha 47 I BJH 42 McCloud 38 1 BJH 38 Dale 43 1 BJH 71 Bethel 48 I BJH 46 Newcastle 44 1 BJH 43 Purcell 34 1 BJH 45 Dibble 25 1 BJH 53 Newcastle 50 I BJH 48 Dibble 28 I BJH 31 Purcell 39 1 BJH 62 Dibble 39 1 BJH 45 Marlow 34 1 Freshmen Bottom Row: C. Morton, K. Dillon, M. Armstrong, B. Dennis, K. Ferguson, R. Hicks. 2nd Row: K. Burns, M. Weeks, J. Jordan, B. Hammons, G. Francis, R. Wilson. 3rd Row: Coach Algeo, J. Lee, S. Brooks. J. Putney, G. Woody, M. Martin. Junior High Boys Baskefball This year’s junior high basketball teams did a fine job and represented Blanchard well. The ninth grade team had a combined record of 15-4, came in third in two tournaments, and grabbed first in another. The eighth grade team did a commendable job also. They had a record of 8-2 and came in second in one tourney and first in another. It looks as if Blanchard’s basketball program will be safe in their hands. Scoreboard Eighth Grade Bottom Row: W. Morton. B. Mitchell. G. Fletcher. D. Foster. S. Hall. G. Graham. 2nd Row D. Watts. B. Durham. J. Qualls. L. Beck. R. Rains. D. McGinley. 3rd Row Coach Algeo. M. Francis. P. Brooks. D. Ledford. J. Periman. K. Haygood. J. Lambert. BJH 4 Newcastle 9 Newcastle 13 Andarko 5 Mustang 7 Mustang 15 Anadarko 6 Am-po 16 Am-po 10 Dibble 8 Wayne 7 Wayne 9 Washington 13 Washington 8 Wayne 3 Wayne 9 Chickasha 7 Chickasha 3 Mustang 9 Mustang 13 Newcastle Lion Scoreboard Front Row: K. Burns, B. Dennis, K. Dillon, J. Lee, B. Mitchell, G. Francis, A. McCraw, B. Shipley. Back Row: G. Graham, C. Winters, M. Armstrong, K. Fer-__guson, G. Francis, J. 7 Jr. High Baseball 'll Mike Weeks throws strikes. Billy Hammon takes a swing. Freshman Kurt Dillon gets a hit. 100 Brent Dennis fields a grounder. Kerry Burns makes the play. r Joe Bob Jordan takes his iMI PEP CLUB j Front Row: Sponsor: Mrs. Lewis, M. Hale, C. Waggoner, C. Pool, L. Lewis, J. Bowser, T. Henderson, Sponsor; Mrs. Vermillion. 2nd Row: S. Bailey. E. Sneed. D. McKinney. K. Hicks. K. Bucholz, Jennifer Walls, T. Hitt. P. Pribble, K. Crane, T. Cormany, L. Gilbreth, S. Brightwell, C. Dennis. S. Looney, B. Clouse. L. Faglie. 3rd Row: A. Brandt, T. Hitt, D. Roberts. C. Tinkham, S. Matheny. P. Polk. S. Swanson. A. Watts. D. Bell. T. Jones. S. Rolen. L. Lambert, L. Pearcy, K. Cassll. J. McDonald. T. Golden. 4th Row: T. Jordan, G. McEntire, C. Bowling, K. Hammon, S. Brooks. T. Drake. D. Foster. R. Lynch. B. Brooks, C. Hodges, T. Ramsey, P. Brightwell. T. Fenter. R. Steele. R. Sturdivant. K. Staggs. 5th Row: L. Wilson. N. Pearcy. V. Ferris. R. King. P. Putney, S. Ledford. J. Stapp, S. Hicks. B. Jones. D. Jones. T. Ferris, T. McArthur. T. Gibson. 6th Row: L. Courtney, C. Stanton. J. Halliburton. L. Starr, Pauletta Adamson, J. Pettigrew. C. Bridges. D. Roberts. T. Husk. T. Chapman, L. Hunter, J. Covington, T. Chappel. S. Mangus. r. H i g h CHEERLEADERS: Top: Tammy Jordan. Middle: Tommy Golden. Karen Staggs. Bottom: Andy Brandt. Lyn Faglie. Sharon Bailey. p e P C I The junior high pep club had the largest membership in school. It was the largest pep club ever in the history of the school. Over eighty girls participated, making signs, doing skits, and supporting the Junior Lions. They capped off the year with a large party in the auditorium for the football players. All in all, they had a very good time!! u b OFFICERS: Sitting: C. Waggoner. Sgt. -at-Arms: T. Henderson. V. Pres.; M. Hale, Sgt.-at-Arms. Standing: J. Bowser. Sec.-Treas.; L. Lewis, Pres.: C. Pool, Reporter. 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Main Street Blanchard, Oklahoma 73010 109 Jody Miller 77 'lljt a L d'( U cd eldce s We are chiCdxen of the world (Watching every day go £u ant angtng mi fife; changing your Life; %’ f us aft anticipated Wa are scar dims of tde truth; £very man s a hoy dec{2 down ff ot to say it how qou mean it dhere ain t no easy way HiL bird in t U wind dile a tree in tde storm dide tde breath of a ediddfrom the moment it s born dill tde very last day when tde curtains are drawn . . We are children of the world dishing every question why drom tde ddidle to survival ffust to make it worth the waiting We a re faces in the night watediny every day go dq got to saq it lide dow we mean it dhere ain t no easq way dJn tde dacd of your mindtde re is always a mard df wonderous long from tde room in tde darh flou coji deep toqether until it s gone We are Hhildren of the (World. 110 t Your friends say they’ll keep in touch, but you know they won’t. Your teachers say come back and see them. And you know you won’t. Maybe someday it won’t matter. But right now, it hurts a little. ill And What Do We Remember? We looked back and remembered the happy times, feeling the rewards of hard work and dedication. At other times we felt all alone, isolated in the midst of a crowd. Our existence was one of constant new beginnings and continuous endings that filled our lives and our memories. It was OUR year, molded by the vast and diverse character of who we were and had become. 112 Taylor Publishing Company (losdco .• .'% A:: -. - i- . • • i • - •• . v • ■ ' . . . -� - • - f.-' • V. ' V'y