Blanchard High School - Lion Yearbook (Blanchard, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1985 volume:

A.J. Terrell High School Blanchard, OK 73010 Published by Annual Staff Copyright 1985 Volume 36 Student Life What’s a parade without floats . . . And, boy, what floats! Holidays” was the theme and each class chose a different holiday. The 8th grade class “loved the Lions on Valentine’s Day; the 7th graders were “Lucky to be Lions on St. Patrick’s Day and the Sophs, and Uncle Sam wanted the Lions on Independence Day. 2 or a school without organizations? Drama Class's Santa, Todd Childs, wishes everyone a Merry Christmas. Mike Manuel and Marla Dockery, Honor Choir members, perform at Christmas assembly. FHA members, J. Vermillion, C. Southard, K. Ernst, P. Clymer, L. Brooks, and B. Hammon enjoy Mrs. Rust’s pool at the installation of officers. Cheerleaders J. Glimp, K. York, and C. Gomez raise the balloons and the crowd’s spirits at Homecoming. FFA members G. Pearcy and G. Mitchell shine up their hogs for the local stock show. Flag girlsT. Cox, K. Steele, K. Shaw, and twirler R. Fugett prepare for halftime at Homecoming. 3 Summer construction While everybody was enjoying their summer fun, swimming, and sleeping late, some BHS students were up and about having practice. In the hot sun the football boys were having 2-a-day practices; the cheerleaders were practicing, providing water and distractful entertainment. The band, under new director R. Cason, spent many long hours early and late to improve their program and the softball girls spent hours on that hot, dry field to try to make another trip to state. Right: Debby shows how it’s done. Far center: Faith, Gayle, Jesse learn proper marching techniques. flag girls and Anthony getting ready for football season. 4 Football boys spent time in shorts during 2-a days. Left: Releeease! ....For fall production New director R. Cason spent the summer getting acquainted with band members . Left: Lorrie s just all broken up about summer practices. Far left center: Does anyone know this cheer? Center: WATERLINE! Seniors first. Far left: No, Laura do it this way. Left: Is it hot or what? 5 Football Homecoming — a time for royalty Cyndy Holmes Football Queen Royal Smooch' Steven and Kristi Larry and Melanie Ray and Deborah Lenny and Sarah Bryan and Cindy Dwain and Shelly Basketball Homecoming at Blanchard was only three years old, but was already showing signs of great success. Playing before a packed gym, the Lady Lions and Lions both defeated arch-rival Newcastle for a sweet victory. There is no parade and no floats to build during basketball season but there is also no weather or parking to worry about. With the girls and boys teams forming the walkway, the Sr. candidate Lea Schneberger was crowned queen, and the homecoming festivities were topped off with a dance. Shawn and Stacie Daren and Carmen Activities give students a chance — to participate, lead, laugh, socialize D. Foster pulls away from a P.V. defender. Far right: K. Knippelmier wonders what to do now! (Below) Far right: Shannon samo Briley and Tracy running” Holt try to keep warm and enjoy a few mun-chies at half. Above: S. Davis and T. Madden are so dramatical when it comes to winter cold. Right: C. Gomez says Oh, brother, I give up on that cheer! Far right: Linebacker G. Adamson, is giving the other guy an even chance by starting out on his knees—but the guy better watch out when Gary gets up! 8 Top: T. James, S. Dilbeck, and B. Kyle ‘‘take it on the face in pep assembly. Above: Jr. High cheerleaders do their thing at HS assembly. Lea wishes Keri would pay attention and stop posing. Sports — an outlet, an expression, some fun — BHS offers many opportunities for athletes to show their skills and abilities. Being a rural school , there is still great community involvement and support of the students. Gary Adamson, shows his jumping ability against the Dibble Demons. At right, the softball girls have a “midinning discussion during the play-offs. Team discussions were common for the baseball team, (far right) too. as they get ready to take the field. Right: The defensive line digs in against Pauls Valley as they push ’em back . Above- 1st baseman Mike Kennedy puts the tag on the runner as he slides back into first. Far Right- Jr. forward Tabby Elam, known for her outside shooting, waits at the line for the guards to advance the ball. Right- Jena Queen, Sr. Infielder, moved from 2nd to 3rd to help lead the Lady Lions to their second straight appearance in the state tourney. 10 • 4. a showcase of talent — a block of learning The Black andits, noted for their black face masks and their tough defense, stick their heads in against 2 ranked Pauls Valley at homecoming. Now, what do we do? Coaches Mayes and Vermillion can handle the coaching duties, but seem a little puzzled about the mechanics of a bus that broke down on the trip to Putnam City. B. Loftin, S. Orme, M. Kennedy, T. Sorrels, S. Kiker, and M. Walden look over the opposition before a game. T. Stephens, B. Loftin, and M. Walden move in for the rebound as S. Orme puts up a shot in the homecoming victory over Newcastle. As Kris gets two of her 24 points at Harrah, Tabby and Debbie get caught together — and they hope Coach Lundy doesn't notice. On the sidelines at homecoming. D. Tinkham, J. Parsons, E. Finley, and L. Kennedy give words of encouragement to the defense. A requirement for holding us together — ‘Movie star” day brings out all kinds and styles Right: Laverne (C. Southard) and Shirley (C. Gomez) are the Best-est of Buddies. Far right: I'm just a living Dolly? (D. Foster) Michael Jackson (S. Sittingdown) is- a real “Thriller”. Below right: Ebony (L. Willard) and Ali Baba (E. Finley) go together in perfect harmony. Far right: (lower)These are the stars of my life (Mr. Brooks). � a sense of humor Now, Miss Richey, the Freshmen really can’t be that bad. r T Top: Hey, Prisy May do us’ a jump. Rah! (L. Schne-berger). Right: B.H.S.’s own Alan Alda (Mr. Riley) from MASH. Bottom Center: (B. Loftin) puts his mark on Jerry Lewis (L. Schneberger). Boy George is substituting for Miss Boutwell. Bottom: “One ringy dingy, two ringy dingy, Er-nestein here. (K. York). Junior Highs participate, entertain, build In a guest appearance, Mama Kitty and the Pussycats perform Talk About the Boys from Blanchard city to inspire the Lions over the Racers. Members of the group includes J. Bowser, K. Ernst, J. Vermillion, and T. Hodges. The Lions huddle before the opening kick-off to ensure a Lion victory. D. Arbuckle hopes the shot goes in and B. Bowling shows Coach Hughes how much they need for a first down. 7th grader B. Loftin looks for a friendly face. Jr. High cheerleaders, pep club, and fans listen at Jr. high pep assembly to speaker. A Weather makes B-I-G changes but friends still find time for fun R. Rackley sports his shorts as the summer heat lingered long into the fall, but the heat was quickly forgotten when Blanchard was hit with snow twice covering the parking lot and turning the campus into a slippery but beautiful winter wonderland. Lower left- L. Kirkland, M. Mitchell, L. Willard, and C. Putney keep busy gossiping during lunch hour. Above Left■ K. Kaul, J. Casey, and S. Orme keep warm with their buddies. Above- Football team members gather ’round the bonfire. Left• K. Caldwell, M. Hair, M. Smith, and L. Moody show their friendship and intelligence outside the classroom. 15 Right: Lance needs help at enroll ment. and like always, Mrs. Stokes is there to lend a hand. Far right: Leona Schneberger dons her make-up for twins day. Les and Mike are checking out all the new junior high girls. Right: Ms. Knox will get the advanced math—Coach Mayes gets the junior high kids—what luck! Far right: Celissa and Carmen cut up with Robert Morris during enrollment. Bottom: Kevin Bilyeu suggests that Daren take trig. Far bottom: The yearbook staff was sometimes like a zoo! The first day of school — the first block Constructing new talent Do you know what I think Slade? (S. Briley) Top far left: Part of the cast from Courious Savage ; Fairy May (T. Madden), Hannibal (D. Hughes), Mrs. Paddy (C. Hayes), Florence (T. Gustafson). Top middle: Me, Myself, and I (D. Hughes). Far left: “Jeffrey (K. Chambers) don’t be embarrassed , says Mrs. Savage (S. Davis). Top middle: Titus (T. Childs) and Samuel (L . Willard, sling) witness Doctor Emmitt (W. Rollins, kneeling) pleading with Mrs. Paddy (C. Hayes) to return the box. Far left: Miss Willey (J. Glimp) tidies up a bit. Left: Somebody’s knock’n; should we let them in. (T. Gustafson. T. Madden, C. Hayes). 17 Juniors create a night of magic and fun, Decorated with purple balloons and silver tinsel and enhanced with little white lights, the banquet room at the Sheraton in Norman was the site of the 1985 Jr.-Sr. Banquet and Prom. Using the theme “Purple Rain , the juniors used a beautiful color scheme and provided the usual entertainment of wills and prophecies and added an unusual slide show presentation of members of the senior class at various ages in their lives. Right: Jrs. C. Southard and D. Brooks read the prophecies to the seniors. Far right Kenneth Mitchell is our idea of a sharp dressed man. Above L. Brooks and T. Johnson run the slideshow presentation. Above right: Do you suppose they like each other? Right: Honored guest Prince Rogers Nelson 18 Some danced; some rested excitement and beauty — with Purple Rain “Formal” seemed to be the key word at the banquet and prom this year as everyone lavished in the luxury of Purple Rain. Far left: Srs. S. Davis. J. Glimp, S. Morton, and L. Schneberger read the wills to the juniors. Left, We would like to thank our lights director — Betty Lewis. Below. Rodney. Shelly has forgotten her lines! The Juniors: Top row (L to R)- L. Courtney, S. Tyler, E. Finley. J. Parsons, L. Brown, K. Chambers, T. Sorrels. M. Hail, T. Childs, M. Kennedy, B. Loftin, L. Willard. M. Southard. T. Foster, L. Phillips, D. Brooks. K. Kaul, P. Clymer. Middle row M. Whaley, B. Clayton, L. Denwalt, R. Carey. T. Johnson, J. Waggoner. S. Kiker, S. Dilbeck, C. Bridges. R. Swanson, L. Moody, T. Pitts. B. Lewis. D. Stokes. Front row: P. Wright, G. Brooks. B. Pickard. C. Southard. C. Gomez. T. Elam. L. Brooks. K. Haygood. R. Schmoldt, C. Holmes. F. Morton. K. Clark. Above left: Oh, Mike, what’ll I do? Frankly, Chandra Above middle: T. Webster and C. Landrum cool down and enjoy a Coke. Below. Srs. D. Foster. S. Morton, and T. Madden listen to the jr. speeches. BHS athletes celebrate successful year Leslie Willard and Kris Haul enjoy the food at the All-Sports Banquet. Above Right: Julie Glimp and Kristi York introduce the royalty of the year. Right: Shelly Sittingdown crowns Bobby Wood Pep Club Beau with a kiss. Far right: Steven and Dwain could perk up! Coach Randy Hughes receives plaques and good wishes as the Lions say goodby to a friend. Coach Hughes, a 77 graduate from Blanchard, was an inspiration to all the athletes during his three-year stay here. Right: Brenda Brooks receives the Young Lion award in softball. Far right: Tabby Elam receives the most improved forward. 20 Top senior students honored at scholastic banquet Initiated two years ago, the Honors Banquet was designed to honor the top 10 academic students in the senior class. Honorees, their parents, sponsors, and administration are invited to hear a speaker of outstanding note in the college or business world. This year’s graduating class was represented by eight of its members. Left The Honor Students; (L-R) Tam-mara Gustafson, Faith Taylor, Shawn Orme, Sonja Davis, Kristi York, Julie Glimp, Scott Mills. Below: Everyone enjoys the food at the Honors Banquet. | NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Far left: Dr. Courtney Von Robertson is the speaker at the Honors Banquet. Left: Sonja Davis presents a poem as the entertainment at the Honors Banquet. 21 FHA-’85 - Havin’ a li’l round-up f g ather 'round the Cj chow line and dig right in.” That’s what FHA members and their guests did at the annual FHA banquet held in the school cafetorium. Varying from the usual dressup theme, the members opted for a western-style banquet with barbecue and all the trimmings. BHS grad and former mayor Ronnie Eisen-hour was the featured speaker, and entertainment was provided by the Herron Bros. band. A western backdrop of hay bales was used for pictures taken by individuals during the banquet. L to R: Kristi York. Laura Brooks. Tabby Elam. Tina Johnson, Chandra Bridges, Kelly Bright. Top: Dee Dee Krog, Angela Lancaster. Kevin Sampson. Timmy Pickard. Jennifer Asbridge, visit during the FHA Banquet. Middle: Go ahead Sonny” make my day. Far Right: This school isn’t big enough for the both of us. Ronnie Eisenhouer speaks at Sitting down. J. Parsons. T. Stephens. D. Cable, and R. Swanson the FHA Banquet. register at the guest book before enjoying “barbecue on the range.” 22 FFA members enjoy a barbecue banquet Everyone enjoys the food at the FFA Banquet. Lett: F.F.A. Sweetheart candidates. (B-T): C. Southard, Soph.; S. Hager. Jr.; Sweetheart C. Southard. 23 Band celebrates highly constructive year Having their awards banquet at the Ramada Inn in Norman, the Lion Band recognized the efforts of its members and director. Rob Cason, director, took a dwindling number of band students and injected new life and enthusiasm. New interest resulted in more participation and pride, and various students were awarded summer band camp scholarships — Joe Shirk, Gary Grimley, Mike Elledge, Jason Dedmon, Seana Warren, Christy Green, and Chris Lester. Officers and their dates (L to R) Anthony Bottoms, Lynn Ellis, Seana Warren, Gene Kellogg, Cyndy Holmes, Mary Ake, John Outon. Patti Wilson, a faithful freshman band member, was active in banquet activities. Middle: Freshman Johnny Yarbrough seems enthralled with the speaker — or it's past bedtime!! Right: Tiffany Mason enjoys the slide show presentation of band activities. ISIS Band notto: Good, better best, Never let it rest, 'Till the qood gets better -and the better gets best High School Band Officers (L to R): Seana Warren, treasurer; Anthony Bottoms, reporter; Christy Green, freshman rep.; Cyndy Holmes, vice-president; Robyn Fugett, sophomore rep.; John Outon, president. Language arts students score high Junior high boys enjoy using the new library. Vff III I LANGUAGE ARTS AWARDS Eng IV. Scott Mills Eng. Comp. Scott Mills, Faith Taylor Eng. III. Carmen Gomez, Laura Brooks Eng. II Jimmy Krog, Christy Taylor Eng. I Timmy Pickard 8th Eng. Shannon Hussfeldt Spelling Houston Heidelberg 7th Eng. Stacy Smith Lib. Science Faith Morton Spanish I, II Jimmy Krog, Laura Brooks, Johnson Journalism Teresa Madden. Karen Bonner iff Tina Ljul'WlJiJJijMMiilJlii Mignon Bilyeu, Tammy Williams, Jill Eisenhour, and other 8th graders enjoy Miss Lewis's English class. Mrs. Mabel Lewis, former Blanchard teacher, was a frequent substitute in the language arts classes. 26 Beth Clayton has a lot of duties as a Ms. Richey’s freshman English class was always full of activity, library aide. Math program growing stronger Junior high math students in Ms. Johnston’s room enjoyed Bryan Herron is either deep in mathmatical thought or playing mobiles as well as fractions. peek-a-boo. Where else could you find such an attentive group? Even Ms. Knox can find some humor in algebra and geometry. Science students show new interest Junior high science students enjoyed class outdoors! Biology students help to purchase the new aquarium. Biology students Jimmy Krog, Chris Herron, Timmy Bujak, and Ronnie Burnside study animal life in the lab. I I 28 wTWm i rj iWWl'W'IP SCIENCE AWARDS Physics Micky Paris Biology Jimmy Krog, Christy Taylor Bot. Zoo. Artie Vrem Chemistry Mike Walden 9th Science Greg Brown. Timmy Pickard 8th Science Houston Heidelberg 7th Science Ronnie Walden, Amber Shaw Social studies provides foundation of history Ms. Collier instructs students in Okla. history. Mrs. Wood's history tests are always a big challenge!! Coach Peckham introduces 7th graders to junior high social Mr. Akin’s history classes always have a few clowns! studies. students learn practical skills Above: The unknown student works on an accounting problem. Above right: Robyn Schmoldt tries to line up the columns just right. Right: They are just a bundle of enthusiasm!! The arts give students a taste of culture Music students Beth Clayton and Donya Brooks Art students stay busy with projects while Music students rehearse for concert. I I ( I ARTS AWARDS Drama Art I Art II Wltfwm Teresa Madden, Todd Childs Wesley Patterson Russ Oldham, Leslie Willard, Cory Hughes. Terry Helton Marla Dockery, Mike Manuel Music | John Philip Sousa (Band) David Hughes Director’s Award Jason Dedmon Creative Writing Sheila Lauen A lot of jocularity!! Vocational classes give “on hand” 32 Royalty Building with Pride Lion The Best Of The Best Valedictorian Shawn Orme Valedictorian Scott Mills Valedictorian Faith Taylor iw St ■ W 1 i • j Salutatorian § £ Julie Glimp _l The Future Faith Tayh: plans to attend O.U. and is majoring in Business Administration. Shawn Orme plans to attend Princeton and is majoring in medicine and is going to play baseball. Scott Milk plans to attend O.U. and is majoring in Industrial Engineering. Julie Ghmp plans to attend _ O.U. and is having a double major in Accounting and Computer Science. 34 Those who participate and achieve All-Around Boy Girl Julie Glimp Shawn Orme One of three class valedictorians, Shawn Orme has distinguished himself not only in the academic field, but also in athletics and activities. Serving as class president several years, Shawn was also a member of science club, biology club, and Beta club. His senior year he served on the Lion yearbook staff. Shawn has been an integral part of the basketball and baseball teams. A streak-shooting forward, Shawn aided the Lions in many of their victories. He served as senior escort during basketball homecoming. On the mound, Shawn was one of the Lions' leading pitchers, helping the baseballers to state tournaments. Shawn exemplified the All-Around boy. Participating in activities is the key to selection for all-around girl, and Julie Glimp was very active in many aspects of school life. Julie participated in basketball, track, and softball, which made two trips to the state tournament during her playing time. Pep club was a big part of her life as she served as cheerleader for two years. Julie was also a member of the science club, biology club, and Beta Club, where she was secretary. She was also in drama club her senior year and was chosen FFA sweetheart. She received many perfect attendance awards and was her class salutatorian. 35 S ' ' • r '• X N i % • v -' •; . v- A' if vT • ’ ct fj'r i I • ’ • , f Wf iM jt • j� f d f' y X E . v iV 1 ft! • • I■ Z - % f 7; Pep Club Beau Bobby Woods FFA Sweetheart Candidates FHA Beau Candidates Junior Carmen Gomez Sophomore Debrah Bridwell Senior Steven Jones Sophomore James Claborn Freshman Timmy Pickard 9th Attendant Cindy Southard 8th Attendant Melanie McCraw 7th Attendant Sarah Green Junior Candidate Carmen Gomez Sophomore Candidate Staci Hager Royalty d; Holmes 1984-85 Kenneth Mitchell David Hughes Mr. Music Band King Bobby Woods Pep Club Beau Lenny Phillips FHA Beau Football Queen Lea Schneberger Basketball Queen Melissa Mitchell Miss Music Beta Club Band Drama Science and Biology Music Groups and Clubs Stuco establishes plans for the future On of th busiest clubs was th student council. Elections were held last spring with each prospective candidate waging a campaign concluding with a speech assembly. With 1984 being an election year, th council got involved in th democratic process by inviting senate and representative candidates to speak to th student body and culminating with a mock election. A food drive involving th entire school was held at Christmas; the annual blood drive was a success; and th teacher's luncheon was popular with you-know-who. The council concluded their year with the state convention in Stillwater and the election of next year's officers. Front row L-R- T. Gustafson. Rep.; S. Mills. Rep.; D. Hughes. Pres; D. Brooks, V.Pres; Top row (L-R)- C. Wood, advisor; D. Rolen, Sec; K. Bonner, Rep.; S. Davis, Reprtr.; T. Madden, Treas. I'm so sure, of course it hurt Weniferd! Scott speaks at mock election. Dave McCurdy speaks at mock election. “This is so much fun, says Lee. 50 FCA molds spiritual interests i _ i in i i i IF Mir f , 1st Row-L-WRandy Hughes, J. Coyle, M. Kennedy. K. Chambers, C. Bridges. J. Vermillion, B. Hammon, K. Green, K. Ernst, L. Knox 2nd Row-(L-R) T. Stevens. V. Boothe, S. Tyler, M. Morgan. J. Crone, M. Elledge, G. Mitchell, J. Batten, C. Limke, L. Moore, J. Brown, S. Holding, V. Boydston. 3rd Row — C. Woods, K. Bilyeu, L. Willard, B. Lynch, J. Parsons, T. Childs, L. Edgemon, T. Pickard, K. Sampson, J. Stacey, M. Siler, J. Bridges, C. Southard, K. Jordan, B. Brooks, D. Cable, K. Bright, L. Brooks, P. Wilson, D. Billingsly, T. Bujak, R. Brooks, H. Morton, D. Misenheimer, J. Tyler. Top Row — J. Bowser, T. Hodges, D. Davis, M. McCraw, K. O’Keefe, J. Hager, B. Bujak, T. Williams, J. Crabtree, J. Eisenhour, T. Hackney, R. Stepp, S. Green, C. Brown. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an organization designed to give students an opportunity to share ideas, beliefs, and fellowship. With the director of sponsors Linda Knox and Randy Hughes, the girls’ and boys’ FCA groups met one Wednesday night a month, having various speakers and enjoying cook-outs and Christmas gift exchanges. As it is one of the largest groups in school, the F.C.A. is indeed a prosperous organization. F.C.A. President-Chandra Bridges and Kelly Chambers. JH Stuco gets organized The junior high student council was only in its second year of organization, having first been a part of the high school student council. Although they did not have any projects, they were instrumental in getting the organizational plans established. Bottom Row — L to R — P. Wilson, L. Edgemond, T. Pickard, J. Stacey, D. Misenheimer. Top Row — J. Shirk, S. Warren, M. Rucker, K. O’Keefe, B. Fugett. 6 C yfr seudo-rabies? Not w my hog! That was th© reaction of our future farmers during the recent epidemic. Most spring stock shows were cancelled, but Blanchard merchants and friends were generous in donating over $10,000 in the added bonus auction. Besides agricultural instruction, the ag boys also planted grass around the gym, welded the new baseball building, put rails up in the parking lot, and removed the Christmas decorations from downtown. They concluded their year with their annual banquet. future farmers pour agricultural foundation Bottom Row (L-R)- K. Rowe, J. Batten, T. Thompson, M. Kennedy, G. Pearcy, J. Glimp, S. Jones, R. Swanson, W. Birch, M. Stephens. 2nd row (L-R)- L. Roath, M. Arnold, L. Sturdivant, B. Lynch, S. Kiker, M. Southard, M. Caldwell, G. Mitchell, S. Outon, J. Medders, D. Auld. 3rd row (L-R)G. Ogle, T. Lee. B. Bowling, B. Palmer, R. Moore, T. Shirk, J. Coyle, B. Hunt, J. Clagg. Top row (L-R)- C. Vandaveer, S. Oden, K. Rowe, D. Madden, P. Frullo, H. Morton, S. Cottrell. (Above)- Mike Southard Intently watches competition at ag show. (Above Middle) Alen Auld Shows his pride steer. (Above Right)- Lane Roath shows all of the tools needed for showing cattle. 52 The auction of the cakes at FFA Sweetheart Julie Glimp rides on car with Lenny Phillips the stock show is a favorite F.H.A. Beau in Homecoming parade. item. future Homemakers create a better tomorrow Bottom row (L to R): A. Rust, L. Brooks, L. Willard, B. Clayton, C. Bridges. L. Denwalt, T. Elam, L. Phillips, L. Brooks, T. Johnson, R. Schmoldt, S. Orme, T. Cox, C. Winnard, D. Shannon. 2nd row: D. Block, T. Self, J. Casey, K. Kaul, S. Sittingdown, S. Warren, C. Buckles, T. Scott, A. Lancaster, K. Kaul, B. Brooks, F. Taylor, D. Guess, C. Putney, 3rd row: P. Starr, K. Bonner, K. York, C. Southard, B. Hammon, J. Vermillion, K. Bright, K. Jordan, L. Schneberger, K. Dugger, M. Mitchell, J. Bowser. 4th row:S. Jones. C. Southard, C. Gomez, S. Hager, D. Brooks, D. Cable, K. Knippelmier, G. Riley, K. Haygood, T. Rolen, K. Ernst, Top row: S. Briley, T. Hodges. A. Taylor, S. Defibaugh, T. Holt, J. Asbridge. D. Krog. Starting the year with a cool dip in the pool during the hot days in August, the members of the Future Homemakers began their year with a pool party at the home of Mrs. Rust. Plans had already been made by the officers (for projects) for the year which included a joint FHA-FFA officers’ breakfast, a luncheon for the banquet. The banquet was a casual affair with a western theme where Lenny Phillips was crowned as beau. On the Friday prior to the banquet, FHA members sold flowers they had made as a fund-raising project. The future homemakers, always an active group in our school, try to teach its members to “face the future with warm courage and high hope.” Above left- Laura Brooks FHA Pres, with Lenny Phillips FHA Beau at Christmas reception. Above middle: Lorrie and Robyn serve at Christmas reception. Above- Dawn and Mrs. Rust pose for the camera. Far left- Laura Brooks FHA Pres, rides on car in Homecoming parade. Left- Kim and Patricia show us their smiles. 53 Hand reorganizes into a dazzling showcase Summer band? That’s what new director Robert Cason brought to BHS this year. With the interest in band declining, Mr. Cason recognized the need to put more pride and dedication into the program. And the best way to do that was to put more demand on the students. When they ralized it was important to him, it became important to them. Along with new music and new routines came some innovative entertainment, and it was exciting to wonder what new stunt the band had. From the initiation to the banquet, the band made great strides and became a source of pride for all. Their motto- “Good, better, best; Never let it rest ’till the good get better and the better get best” — says it all. Bottom row- J. Outon, 2nd row (L-R)- D. Albers. T. Gustafson, J. Clark, J. Shirk, D. Cove, S. Moore, J. Greenwalt, C. Mitchell, R. Fugett, 3rd row (L-r)- C. Cason, K. Shaw, S. Warren, D. Guess, L. Willard, F. Taylor, T. Mason, G. Riley, T. Steele, J. Phares, T. Long, Mr. Cason, T. Cox, 4th row (L-R)- T. Pitts, E. Mills, R. Mangus, J. Monroe, J. Yarbrough, C. Hughes, J. Holt, P. Hutchinson, C. Lester, C. Green, A. Sharp. Top row: C. Holmes, D. Guess, A. Bottoms, D. Hughes, M. Moore, J. Walden, J. Gile, R. Pittenridge, J. Tow, W. Rolling, C. Steele. Band puts on one of their half-time shows. David just loves attention! Some initiates show their stuff. Anthony gets his pie and eats it too! Can't they do anything right?!? including twirlcrs, flag corps, and rifles The Lion band had two feature twirlers this year, freshman Donna Albers and sophomore Robyn Fugett. The girls entertained at football games and were highlighted with a fire baton act. After a year of experience, these two should really be great! Rifle team girls attended camp at East Central University in Ada last summer — They had a car wash to raise money for uniforms and worked hard to organize their squad. Team members were Kelley Shaw, Cyndy Holmes, and Tammy Pitts. The flag corps under the direction of Mrs. Cindy Cason began work in the summer after a few members returned from camp. Even though the corps was small in number, thy improved through hard work and dedication. Team members were P. Cove, K. Steele, A. Sharp Lestarge. and T. Cox. 55 Hr. High band makes big noise Playing an instrument is difficult enough, but for a junior high student it is sometimes frustrating, but often fun. One must learn to read music, hold the instrument properly, reach the keys, look at the director, and stay in line! Seventh and eighth graders comprise the junior high band and they performed at the junior high football games. They were also included in the annual spring concert. Many band students received scholarships to summer band camps and will help to increase the members and quality of the high school band. Bottom row: (L-R)- A. Shaw, J. Crabtree, C. Kelly, R. Cason. 2nd row: T. Pittenridge, B. Champeau, B. Tucker, A. Brooks, L. Buller, R. Stepp, S. Simer, S. Jarvis, T. Humphrey. 3rd row: J. Dedmon, D. Arbuckle, C. Post, C. Warren, B. Southard, L. Davis, Z. Sanders. 4th row: M. Elledge, J. Shirk, R. Walden, R. Hager, B. Hager, G. Grimley, S. Kennedy. 5th row: C. Rockwell, D. Stacey, D. Price, B. Herron, B. Loftin, T. Cooley, V. Boydston. Mrs. and Mrs. Cason, smiling as usual. Band Princess and Prince Renee Stepp and Joe Shirk ride on car in the Homecoming parade. Jill Eisenhour, Lou Davis, Joe Shirk, Lucretia Buller, Bill Southard, Sarah Green, Andrea Bobier, and Colley Warren were some of the junior high band students and guests attending the band banquet. biology and Science clubs create interest Front row (L-R)- D. Brooks, C. Holmes, T. Pitts, R. Swanson, S. Sittingdown, S. Jones, J. Parsons, K. Shaw, D. Bridwell, S. Orme, T. Boothe, R. Fuggett, K. Kaul, L. Phillips. B. Soward. 2nd row (L-R)- A. Vrem, L. Courtney, F. Taylor, B. Brooks, D. Cable. K. Haygood, K. Knippelmier, T. Moore. S. Wigley, K. Kaul, J. Casey, C. Bridges, P. Grimley, D. Mills, D. Cove. 3rd row (L-R)- W. Rollings, T. Gustafson, T. Long, D. Block, M. Madden, K. Clark, S. Lauen, C. Putney, S. Hager, T. Rolen, C. Grimley, A. Mangham, C. Parks, G. White. 4th row (L-R)- C. Southard, L. Brown, L. Willard, R. Schmoldt, L. Denwalt, K. Bilyeu, F. Morton, M. Waley, G. Riley, B. Pickard, K. Bonner, W. Schall, S. Morton. 5th row (L-R)- E. Finley, D. Woods, B. Loftin, C. Gomez, T. Stevens, V. Boothe, T. Bujak, C. Hughes, J. Krog, A. Bottoms, P. Newkirk, T. Madden, S. Briley, T. Holt. Last row (L-R)- R. Green, F. Schall, J. Glimp, D. Rolen, J. Queen, L. Schneberger, G. Adamson, T. Rogers, B. Woods, M. Paris, J. Simer, K. Caldwell, D. Jones, B. Buckles. Most students enroll in biology at some time during high school and those students are eligible for membership in biology club. Thus, it is one of the largest groups in school. The biology room, under the supervision of Mr. Bill Soward. was equipped with a new aquarium, complete with pump, fish, and all the accessories. An incubator was also purchased by the biology club and used to hatch duck eggs. Biology students got involved in the science projects initiated by the club. Biology students are proud of the new aquarium. Terrie and StacV lov« th® Haby ducks that Hatched in the Biol- ogy room. Top Row (L to R)- S. Almquist, G. Grimley, R. Hicks. V. Boydston. 4th Row- J. Yarbrough, T. Humphries, R. Pittenridge, W. Bullins. 3rd Row- J. Dedmon, R. Wigham, D. Powers, S. Spencer, T. Williams, F. Eisman. 2nd Row- Mr. Sanders, P Queen, C. Green, T. Pittenridge, J. Greenawalt, M. Rucker, E. Mitchell. Bottom Row- R. Sampson, D. Krog, G. Robertson, S. Warren, D. Guess, P. Wilson, A. Bobier. Running concession stands at baseball games and selling poster calendars were the fundraising projects of the science club sponsored by Mr. Sanders. The money raised was used for a $ 1 00 scholarship for a student to attend a science camp and for a $100 contribution to the baseball team to go to the state tournament. The club also purchased a VCR for the junior high. In addition to meetings with fun, food, and games, the group took a field trip to the Stovall Museum. 57 Music and Honor choir make melodies ( fi Y Y V Hen can we sing 1t i what we want? Do • I have to sing a solo? Open my mouth? Shut up Cheryl! These were sounds coming from Mrs. Lynch's music room as both the mixed chorus and honor choir prepared for their performances. The mixed chorus gave their annual Christmas and spring concerts while the honor choir also entertained at other events. Music Unlimited entered the Velma-Alma talent show and gained valuable experience, (especially Marla and Melissa). Individuals entering the district contests with solos were Cheryl Hayes. Melissa Mitchell. Donya Brooks. Mike Manuel. Tammy Pitts. Tammy Moore, Pam Cve, Jennifer Casey. Beth Clayton. Shannon Briley. Chris Baker, and Marla Dockery who made a one at district and advanced on to state competition where she received a rating of two. Bottom Row (L-R) S. Arnold. R. Hunt, C. Hayes. B. Clayton, K. Brooks, M. Dockery, T. Pitts, R. Defibaugh. M. Mitchell. 2nd ro- P. Cove, S. Briley, T. Moore, S. Hunt, K. Kaul, J. Casey, C. Baker, T. Cox. P. Wright. 3rd row- C. Owens, M. Free, M. Foster, T. Franklin, K. Davis, L. Pitts, C. Smith. 4th row■ B. Deacon, D. Madden, R. Morris, L. Kennedy, G. Adamson, M. Hair, S. Tyler. Top row A. Elliot, K. Mitchell, M. Manuel, M. Lynch. Honor Choir performs at Velma Alma. (L-R) C. Hayes, M. Manuel, M. Mitchell. Top- D. Brooks, A. Elliot. B. Clayton. Bottom- M. Dockery, K. Mitchell, T. Pitts. Hr. Migh vocal music sings along Bottom row: (L to R)D. Davis, J. Robertson, L. Cunningham, P. Starr, T. Self. S. Defibaugh, B. Bujak, J. Hager, S. Hussfeldt, K. Drye, B. Borneman, M. Lynch. 2nd row: S. Phillips, T. Marshall, J. Eisenhour, S. Green. D. Denwalt, T. Vandaveer, M. Casey, A. Mitchell, B. Young, M. Duncan, B. Searcy, L. Frair. 3rd row: Y. Abbott, M. Cove, C. Cloud, J. Asbridge, D. Krog, T. Divelbiss, A. Lancaster, M. Bilyeu, N. Creel, T. Hackney, A. Anderson, L. Watson, 4th row. C. Brown, M. Shannon, S. Smith, A. Woody, T. Ash, A. Taylor, D. Shannon, T. Williams, C. O’Keefe, M. McCraw, K. Almquist, L. Terrell. P. Wright. 5th row: K. Askins, Jes. Funk, J. Funk, K. Berkshire, C. Irons, P. Powell, M. Crawley, G. Corley, C. Jarvis, K. Wigle. 6th row.B. Oldham, L. Moore, D. Misenheimer, M. Halverson, B. Shannon, M. Self, W. Broyles, R. Hicks, P. Hutchinson, D. Dove, R. Cox, P. Queen. 7th row: M. Newkirk, To Dockery, C. Vrem, C. Arnold. B. Buckles, D. Helper, T. Booth, D. Arbuckle, M Arnold, J. Mitchuson, S. Almquist. Top row: J. Brown, K. Sampson, R. Marshall, S. Ashford, P Sims, L. McKinley, M. Cary, F. Eisman, I. Madden. Anytime there are 60 junior high students together anywhere, there is a lot of enthusiasm and that is especially true with junior music. Students must learn to read music and their parts, accordingly. Under the direction of Mrs. Lynch the junior high chorus presented a Christmas concert and a spring concert. They also performed at music contest where several individuals and small groups received excellent ratings. The music room is where the action is. Freshman Tina Self, Miss Melody, represents the junior music group in the annual homecoming parade. Every Friday night in September through November people gather at the local football field to cheer on those gridiron heroes. They see all the work of the teams and the pageantry of the cheerleaders and bands, but the pep club seems to fade in with the fans. While many surrounding schools are dropping their organized pep club, the Lion pep club is going strong decorating halls, selling ribbons, building bonfires, making candy boxes, and promoting school spirit. There is a lot of work, along with long hours, to being a good pep club member and not much glory. Why do they belong then? According to Shelly Sittingdown, pep club pres., “this is one good way to really show your school spirit. It is a way to show the guys we support their efforts. Ji.S. pep club and cheerleaders build Bottom Row-(L to R)- d. Casey, K. Dugger, L. Schneberger, C. Gomez, L. Brooks, K. Knippelmier, K. York, J. Glimp. 2nd Row- Sgt. at Arms-D. Cable, L. Denwalt, T. Madden, Rep.-S. Orme, Treas.-R. Schmoldt. Sec.-D. Brooks, V. Pres.-C. Southard. Pres.- S. Sittingdown. 3rd Row- R. Fugett, S. Morton. S. Davis, J. Queen, S. Briley. T. Holt, T. Elam, K. Haygood, K. Bright. 4th Row Spon.-J. Richey, C. Holmes, C. Bridges, M. Whaley, K. Bonner, L. Ellis, C. Baker, M. Walden, A. Martin. Top Row K. Kaul, T. Pitts, D. Rolen, K. Bright, T. Boothe, S. Hager, T. Rolen, D. Bridwell. Sophomore and Junior pep club members hug, clap, and cheer at one of the Friday afternoon pep assembles in the gym. Students show school spirit and “get fired up for the big game. Pep club members march in the Homecoming Parade. spirit, enthusiasm during football season Top: Carmen Gomez, Laura Brooks, Keri Knippelmier, Julie Glimp. Bottom: Jennifer Casey, Lea Schneberger, Kristi York, Kristi Dugger. Kristi pleads with the crowd during the football game. Cheerleaders love the pom-pons. Cheerleaders are very different from years past. Instead of the traditional wool skirt and sweater, the uniform now consists of two or three skirts, a couple of sweaters, and a pair of sweats for cold nights. Rather than two bits and give me maroon”, cheers now are more trendy (Where’s the beef?) and more jazzy (Lions don’t take no-uh-jive.) The black-light dance is in and the Lion cheerleaders perform interesting and exciting routines to entertain the crowds. The eight chosen were very dedicated and talented as evidenced by their superior ratings at cheerleading camp. The Pyramid . What takes up two full buses, giggles, screams, and drives sponsors nuts? Junior high pep club! With over 90 members, the junior high pep club was the largest in the school and played a big part in junior high school spirit. Although the junior high was included in high school pep assemblies and was “alone for its own, it virtually out-yelled and out-spirited everyone. The members decorated halls and lockers each week and made the big spirit sign with each grade in charge of a week’s decorations. The highlight of the year probably occurred at the Newcastle pep assembly when some Freshman girls performed their rendition of “Tell me ’bout the boys from Blanchard city”. The pep club was led by eight outstanding cheerleaders who received outstanding ribbons at the Thunderhawk Camp at Oklahoma University. Jr. High Pep Club manufactures spirit Front row (L-R): C. Brown, J. Hager, M. MCCraw, B. Hammon, T. Williams, J. Eisenhour, K. Jordan, C. Southard. 2nd row.xJ. Bowser, S. Warren, J. Vermillion, C. Green, A. Bobier, C. O’Keefe, B. Bujak, T. Hackney, K. Ernst, T. Hodges, T. Divelbiss. 3rd row: M. Duncan, L. Brooks. D. Guess, P. Wilson, T. Scott, T. Self, C. Buckles, D. Shannon, A. Taylor, P. Starr, J. Ashbridge. 4th row: P. Powell, S. Simer, A. Anderson, L. Watson, A. Martin, M. Crawley, A. Mitchell, M. Casey, A. Lancaster, D. Krog, B. Champeau. 5th row: A. Vermillion, sponsor; B. Barnemaun, D. Denwalt, S. Green, J. Crabtree, R. Stepp. M. Bilyeu, L. Buller, C. Kelly, A. Brooks, S. Phillips. Top row: S. Smith, M. Shannon, A. Shaw, T. Pittenridge, M. Rucker, L. Mitchell, S. Elam, K. Thompson, B. Tucker, K. Askins. Jill is gazing again. Aren’t we gorgeous? 62 I can fly. (Clockwise from top) C. Brown, J. Hager, C. Southard, B. Hammon, J. Eisenhour, T. Williams, M. MCCraw, K. Jordan. Academic clubs give support to classroom teaming B eta Club is the national organization for students with scholastic excellence, leadership and character. A student must have a 3.5 grade average and be recommended for membership. The Blanchard chapter this year attended a presentation of “The Nutcracker” at O.U. and held programs at their monthly meetings. Bottom row: (L to R) — R. Lamm, K. Kaul, L. Brooks, J. Glimp, F. Taylor, T. Gustafson, S. Mills. 2nd row: M. Mitchell, L. Phillips, S. Sittingdown, D. Cable, R. Swanson, S. Jones, T. Johnson. J. Krog. L. Courtney, A. Vrem. 3rd row: T. Roberts, L. Ellis. T. Moore. S. Orme, S. Wigley, K. Bonner. W. Schall. T. Madden. T. Martin, C. Taylor. Top row: M. Paris. S. Orme. T. Childs. K. Bilyeu. D. Mills. P. Grimley. S. Lauen, J. Frullo. Tamra Gustafson is the Beta Club representative in the homecoming parade. Spanish Club Learning a foreign language and learning about a foreign culture can be fun and rewarding and aggravating and sometimes useless. But being able to speak and read a foreign language gives pride and confidence. Spanish Club was designed to promote interest in the Spanish language and culture. Although a spring break trip to Mexico did not materialize, there was good interest in the club and lots of fun eating various Mexican foods. Bottom row: (L-R)- R. Lamm, R. Rackley, T. Childs, L. Brooks, T. Johnson, J. Frullo. 2nd row. T. Rogers. B. Woods, S. Sittingdown, K. Kaul, A. Vrem, W. Schall, K. Bonner, K. Caldwell, F. Taylor, J. Krog. 3rd row: G. Pinkston. K. Bilyeu. M. Kennedy, S. Tyler, C. Clark. L. Killian. S. Lauen, D. Mills, C. Taylor, D. Brooks. Top row: K. Bright, R. Schmoldt, L. Brown, K. York, K. Dugger, A. Haskell, C. Parks. K. Shaw, T. Moore, S. Wigley. Spirit Club raises support during basketball season Spirit, spirit, let’s hear it! And that was the purpose of the Spirit Club, a group organized to promote spirit during basketball season. Sponsored by Ms. Knox and Ms. Richey, the group took a bus to most of the out of town games and especially enjoyed the play-offs. This group showed they truly had “the spirit.” On floor (L-R)- R. Fugett, T. Pitts, K. Kaul, S. Wigl©y, L. Denwalt, K. Shaw. Bottom row (L-R)-D. Cable, J. Calborn, T. James, J. Parsons, T. Childs, K. Chambers, K. Bonner, T. Madden, J. Simer, T. Bujak. 2nd row- D. Tinkham, D. Bridwell, T. Boothe, R. Swanson, L. Phillips, B. Brooks. K. Knippelmier, S. Jones, M. Kennedy, S. Tyler. 3rd row- S. Briley, S. Sittingdown, S. Orme, C. Bridges, L. Stepp, C. Hughes, K. Bilyeu, A. Bottoms, J. Krog, L. Courtney. 4th row- C. Holmes, K. Bright, L. Brooks, T. Elam, K. Bright, R. Schmoldt, L. Brown, B. Woods.5th row- L. Knox, J. Richey, K. Kaul, J. Casey, T. Rolen, S. Hager, C. Herron. Top row-F. Taylor, L. Willard, C. Taylor, T. Gustafson. Above: We’re supposed to do cheers? Above middle- The Studs! Above right: Terrie is surprised as usual. The basketball cheerleaders went to the OU cheerleading camp last summer where they gained valuable experience in learning how to organize pep assemblies and perform at games. Although they ran into a little attendance problem during the season, the girls did their best to promote spirit during the basketball season. 64 Upper (L to R)- K. Shaw, S. Wigley, T. Pitts. Middle- L. Denwalt, K. Kaul. Bottom- R. Fugett. Drama Club designs performances First row (L-R)- L. Willard, J. Outon, T. Sorrels, T. Childs, S. Tyler. 2nd row (L-R)- T. Gustafson, K. Bonner, S. Davis, T. Madden, L. Courtney. 3rd row (L-R)- S. Briley, J. Glimp, M. Barse, M. Free, C. Baker, C. Putney. Lights, camera, action! If you’re in the drama club plays, you’re in for excitement. Under the direction of Mrs. Mary Barse, our students presented two plays-“The Curious Savage’’ about a mother unjustly committed to an asylum, and Glimpses”, a potpourri of various situations and occurrences in the life of a student. In addition to play performances, the drama students performed skits for the elementary pep assemblies, Christmas program, and SADD week. They attended two O.U. productions. In a first-time ever performance, the class entered the state one-act play contest with their version of I Never Saw Another Butterfly” and placed fifth. __ . I’m not behind you, Todd Kelly prays for pizza. Childs. Cheryl wishes herself a happy Birthday. Don’t give me that, Leslie Courtney. David's up to mischief again. I’m so crazy. 65 Yearbook sta££ organizes and builds a year’s history Deadlines, pictures, and yelling - these were the key elements of putting together the 84-85 yearbook. Beginning at a workshop last summer, the staff made plans for the '8 5 yearbook. The year began with orienting new members and an ad campaign, which proved to be the most successful ever. School-day pictures, also a hassle, went rather smoothly and group pictures, always a “bad day”, ironed out all right. After winning the school year motto contest, the staff used the theme Building with Pride as the theme for this year’s book. “It is a full year’s job,” says staff member Chandra Bridges, and no one really realizes all the technical work involved in publishing a history of the school year.” Despite all the overtime, pressure, and “do it over”, the staff was pleased with its output. Co-Editors (L-R)- C. Southard, D. Rolen. Bottom row: (L-R)S. Orme, C. Southard, C. Bridges, D. Brooks, A. Vermillion-Spon. 2nd row: D. Rolen, W. Schall, L. Schneberger, D. Cable. 3rd row: C. Gomez, S. Sittingdown, K. Kaul. Top row: C. Herron, T. Boothe. Above: Lea Chris working hard as usual! Above right: Winifred is checking out her pages on her deadline. Right: Shawn, Debbie, Mrs. V. work on Yr. Book matters. Young softballers get a trip J. Queen-Sr. third baseman-helped the Lions to a state tourney bid and was rewarded by being selected to the 1st All-State softball team. Bottom left- Dawn is relieved by drawing a walk. Bottom right- Debbie C. scoops one in as she makes the transition nicely from third to first J. Glimp-OF. D. Rolen-OF. The state tourney parade of :hampions featured all teams in all classes. 68 Julie can't believe the umpire’s call as she heads for the dugout. Julie was a 2-year starter; holding down the left field position when not eating ribs . Group■ Front row (left to right) K. Bright, B. Brooks, D. Cable, L. Denwalt, D. Dickinson. Second row- T. Rolen, J. Glimp, J. Queen, D. Rolen, K. Dugger, L. Ellis. Top row- Coach Mays, Coach Vermillion to state - a good foundation for the future J. Queen and B. Brooks “get down to make the play. Below- T. Rolen is looking over regional action. ? K. Dugger, who moved in from the outfield to pitch, also make many fine Defensive plays. Left- B. Brooks makes one of her daredevil slides back into second. Above- Soph. L. Ellis had a tough job behind the plate, but was a steady player. Above Right- 2nd baseman L. Denwalt enjoyed playing softball and entertaining. Versatile P. Clymer played OF and caught and gave the Lions hitting power. Above- K. Bright rounds the bases on her game-winning ho-merun at regionals. Left- State tournament- tension-pre-game meeting! 69 J.H. Softballers have short season Above: What an organized bunch! Above Right: Jill tries the closed eye swing. Right: It’s okay. Buffie, I’ll explain it later! Far Right: What are friends for? Above: What signal is that? Above Right: Julie rounds third on her way home after hitting a homerun. Front Row: (left to right) T. Scott. C. Green. J. Vermillion. K. Jordan. B. Hammon. L. Brooks, M. Bate. P. Wilson. S. Hascell. Second Row: Coach Peckham, J. Eisen-hour, J. Crabtree. T. Hackney. J. Hager, R. Stepp. T. Williams, M. McCraw, M. Bilyeu, Top Row: P. Powell, A. Martin, L. Buller, J. Bowser, C. Southard. Jr. Lions have a strong beginning -7-1 Above: The Lion offense ready for the snap even though they lost their only game against Seminole. Far Left: What a mistake! Someone thinks Heath is carrying the ball! Left: Don looks to hand off. In the defensive huddle, it is sometimes hard to tell who is in charge. Front Row: (left to right) L. Moore, D. Billingsly, V. Boydston. R. Mangus, R. Brooks. J. Crone. R. Lynch, J. Bridges, Second Row: B. Fugett, G. Mitchell, M. Morgan, S. Caldwell, B. Lynch, B.J. Brown, K. Sampson, J. Stacey, Third Row:B. Bowling, C. Wood. J. Medders, T. Pickard, R. Pitten-ridge, C. Limke, H. Morton, D. Misenhimer. Fourth Row: L. Edgemon, S. Holding, J. Tyler, M. Elledge. S. Foster, J. Coyle. R. Vanderburg, J. Moore, Top Row: Coach Hughes, P. Hutchinson, J. Remington. Coach Mays. 71 The Lion Offensive line opens a hole for the running backs v ;c Football team begins to Black bandits and TCB G. Adamson-LB,TE-All-dist, Def. Little All City, Team Captain, MVP-Def., Dist. Def.-Player of the Year D. Foster-HB, DB-All Dist. Def. Back. Team Captain. S. Jones-FB-All Dist. FB, Team Captain, MV Player Offense. B. Kyle-SE, CB L. Kennedy-C, LB R. Rackley-DE, TE Front row: Left to right: M. Walden, D. Foster, B. Loftin, L. Willard, T. Foster, B. Kyle, K. Kyle, M. Southard, T. James, Secondrow:K. Ozeretny, J. Claborn, M. Wood, S. Jones, J. Simer, R. Marshall, J. Parsons, P. Hicks. Third row: S. Tyler, L. Kennedy, S. Kiker, L. Phillips, R. Rowland, G. Graham, K. Caldwell, L. Stepp, B. Bowling. Fourth row: M. Smith, J. Wagner, K. Sampson, H. Morton, K. Chambers, S. Ozeretny, S. Dilbeck, T. Stephens. Top row: B. Deacon, L. Moody, V. Boothe, R. Rackley, M. Hair, T. Childs, M. Kennedy, G. Adamson. 72 Build Lion Pride back into program New trademark and slogan D. Foster, Sr. Halfback, makes an open-field run. J. Claborn kicks a field goal to boost the Lions over Lindsay. Touchdown! Hands go up as S. Jones plows in against Lexington Above Left- Running backs found inside running tough at Lindsay Above- Jones shakes off a tackier from Lexington. Left- The 2 “Steves”, Dilbeck and Kiker, discuss blocking assignments as they take the field the second half. TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS The 1984 Lions claimed TCB as their motto and trademark in posting an impressive 7-3 record and advancing into the state playoffs. The young Lions were led by seniors Steve Jones, who was selected offensive MVP, and Gary Adamson, who was selected as defensive MVP. Sr. Dwain Foster was selected All-District, along with Jones and Adamson. The Lions introduced the “Black Bandit defense in 1984 and dominated game after game with their vicious gang tackling and tremendous team pursuit. Defensively the Lions were led by District 3-A-4 defensive player of the year Gary Adamson. The Lions return 2 9 lettermen in 1985 and hope to continue to build upon the tremendously successful foundation started in 1984. 73 Lady Lions build You want me to play? . V . k.%r Debbie was among one of the four named All Conference. Front row: L to R: S. Hager, L. Ellis, T. Boothe, K. Bright, J. Glimp, K. York, L. Schneberger. J. Queen. Back row: Coach Lundy, D. Bridwell, C. Southard, T. Rolen, L. Brooks, D. Rolen, C. Gomez, T. Elam. L. Schneberger. Sr. Guard. All-Conf. K. York, Sr. Forward. All-Conf. D. Rolen. Sr. Forward. All-Conf. J. Queen, Sr. Guard. All-Conf. J. Glimp, Sr. Forward 74 Above Left: Where did it go? Above: Lea shows her talents as an All-Conference guard. Above: The seniors are presented with a rose from the Girls Athletic Assoc. Left: Sophomore guard S. Hager gets into position for the rebound. 75 Lion roundballers working to Front row:(L to R) K. Kyle, M. Kennedy, T. Clark, S. Orme, J. Davis, L. Brown, M. Walden, L. Willard. Back row: Coach Mayes, B. Loftin, K. Ozeretney, T. Sorrels, G. Adamson, T. Stephens, M. Iness, D. Woods, Coach Case. S. Orme, Sr. Forward G. Adamson. Sr. Center D. Woods, Sr. Guard Above left: Todd was an occasional starter and good rebounder. Above: Shawn and Trent wait for the rebound against Dibble. Above: Gary checks the bench to see what Coach Case has to say. Left: Todd puts a hex on a Racer. 77 Junior High basketballers enjoy OPP BJHS Lindsay 27 28 Pauls Valley 10 32 Wayne 8 24 Lindsay 25 22 Purcell 29 34 Tuttle 44 31 Noble 30 33 Tuttle 29 30 Newcastle 39 37 Newcastle 24 25 Little Axe 38 36 Tuttle 35 34 Purcell 30 46 Little Axe 20 41 Lindsay 38 40 8th girls Top Row: (left-right) T. Williams, J. Crabtree, D. Davis, C. Clymer, J. Eisenhower. Bottom Row: M. McCraw, R. Stepp, M. Bilyeu, L. Buller, J. Hager, L. Davis. OPP BJHS Little Axe 52 39 Lexington 21 22 Newcastle 24 35 Little Axe 35 31 Tuttle 26 39 Noble 12 14 Purcell 29 22 Lexington 32 21 Crooked Oak 26 38 Harrah 36 32 Jones 38 32 7th girls Top Row: (left-right) S. Green, D. Denwalt, M. Rucker, A. Brooks, K. Askins, S. Elam. Bottom Row: T. Vandaveer, M. Shannon, C. Brown, T. Pittenridge, R. Champeau, A. Shaw. The guards improved in advancing the ball. Sarah Green makes her free throw for the Darcie gets the tip on the defensive end. She young Lions as she was the leading scorer for was able to help the Lions by playing on both the team. ends. competition and build for the future OPP BJHS Lindsay 26 16 Pauls Valley 43 16 Purcell 43 16 Tuttle 42 23 Piedmont 38 29 Newcastle 38 31 Newcastle 29 21 Little Axe 40 18 Tuttle 51 14 Purcell 36 15 Little Axe 39 26 8th boys Top Row: (left-right) C. Vrem, T. Phillips, D. Price, S. Orme, D. Dover. Middle Row: J. Mitchusson, J. Parks, H. Heidelberg, M. Elledge, M. Davis. Bottom Row: D. Champeau, C. Post, S. Estep, D. Geurnick, V. Boydston. OPP BJHS Little Axe 34 25 Lexington 29 31 Newcastle 24 25 Little Axe 22 27 Noble 37 35 Tuttle 21 14 Crooked Oak 17 29 Washington 23 19 Little Axe 22 28 7th boys Top Row: (left-right) B. Southard, W. Broyles, D. Arbuckle, E. Castle, R. Walden, J. Shirk, R. Wigham, T. Booth. Middle Row: C. DeHaven, T. Dockery, B. Loftin, B. Hager, S. Kennedy, D. Stacy. Bottom Row: M. Halverson, J. Eastgate, C Warren, B. Shanon, R. Hager. Joe Shirk passes the ball in during the game Scott Orme goes up in a crowd to score two. against Little Axe. Vernon Boydston breaks loose and looks for the open man against Lindsay. Freshman basketballers build Watch out for these Lady Lions! The freshman basketball girls continued their winning ways this season with a 16-3 record, winning the Pauls Valley tournament, getting second in the Blanchard tournament, and winning the conference championship. Under new head coach Sherry Peckham the girls battled many good freshman girls in their conference and in tournaments. Although they were somewhat hampered with injuries, the whole team contributed to the victorious season. They are truly building for a bigger and better future. ■ • l • r K. Jordan gets the tip-off in the opening game of the Pauls Valley Tournament which the Lady Lions won. 9th girls Top Row: (left-right) T. Scott, B. Hammon, P. Wilson, J. Vermillion, K. Jordan, C. Buckles, Coach Peckham. Bottom row: C. Southard, L. Brooks, J. Bowser, C. Green, D. Albers, T. Hodges. Not pictured: Kr. Ernst. C. Green and B. Hammon move in for the rebound at the PV tourney. K. Jordan and the forwards take a breather on their end while watching the guards go to work. Freshmen J. Vermillion, T. Hodges, K. Ernst, B. Hammon, and K. Jordan suited up with the HS JV team during the season and are listening intently to Coach Peckham’s instructions. character and winners J. Coyle, starting center for the freshman Lions, is watching intently during the girls' game as he waits his turn. 9th boys Top Row: (left-right) J. Brown, H. Morton, C. Wood, J. Coyle, B. Palmer, Coach Case. Middle Row: S. Holding, G. Brown, B. Oldham, T. Teal, M. Siler. Bottome Row: J. Bridges, S. Caldwell, T. Pittenridge, S. Outon. The freshman Lions had an up and down year. Under new coach Larry Case, the Lions won their opening game, but then saw their efforts fall in the next few games. But they re-grouped, picked up a win, and started showing much improvement. Their win-loss record was disappointing to them, but they gained some experience and learned what it would take to build a winner in the future. Jeff comes down with the rebound in the Blanchard Tournament and he seems to shake the ground and all the players. Mike, who played both guard and forwad, brings the ball down the floor. He helped the Lions with his outside shooting. It looks like the wave!! As the Lions try to score, they are covered up by the Purcell Dragons. Lion baseball continues to improve 6 I WISH Shawn Orme, Mike Southard, Mike Walden, Steve Kiker, Mike Kennedy and teammates gather for a meeting during the Yukon Tourney. 2nd baseman Lance Brown puts the tag on the Ana darko runner in the regional tournament. Front row: (L to R) J. Bridges, S. Kiker, J. Simer, D. Foster, L. Willard, M. Southard, M. Walden. 2nd row: (L to R) S. Holding, L. Moore, L. Stepp, M. Kennedy, B. Loftin, L. Brown, M. Siler. Top row: (L to R) R. Brooks, J. Davis, T. James, T. Sorrels, T. Stephens, Coach Hughes, S. Orme, Coach Vermillion. Led by two seniors, the young Lions went through a see-saw season that saw them defeat many top-ranked teams then follow with a loss and sloppy play. “Most of our losses were due to lack of intensity and concentration,” said junior Brad Loftin. But the Lions seemed to peak during the playoffs when it counted, and made another trip to Tulsa. There they felt the bitter defeat of a 4-3 game with Blackwell, but plan to continue building a winning tradition. 82 Shawn Orme — P DH ’84 All State Tourney ’84. ’85 Little All-City Hon Mention Dwain Foster — OF ’85 Little All-City 2nd team ’85 All Region team ’85 All-State Hon. Ment. New facility constructed Far left: Dwain Foster gets one of his hits that made up a .358 batting average and 2nd team all-state honors. Left: Catcher Steve Kiker has a few words with soph, pitcher Tony James. The winner may be the one with the hardest head. Below: Les Rambo” Willard was the hero in the regionals, getting the winning hit against Heritage Hall. 1st baseman Mike Kennedy heads for home in the district against Lindsay. Mike led the teams in homeruns with 13. Junior shortstop and pitcher Brad Loftin gets congratulations from Coach Vermillion as he rounds third after his home run in the regional tournament. The Lions were down 3-1 when Loftin his three run homer to put the Lions ahead to stay. Longtime athletic fan E. O. Clouse was presented the regional trophy by the Lion baseball team after the victory in the finals. Since his retirement. E. O. has made every practice and practically every game and has showed his support for all Blanchard athletics. Coach Vermillion, National Region V Coach of the Year, makes the presentation. Left: Outfielder Todd Sorrels fires up the team in the state tourney. 3rd baseman Mike Walden gets down to put the tag on the runner at third base. Tracksters improve individual performances Girls Track — D. Dickinson. F. Bahajak. R. Fugett, R. Schmoldt, T. Boys Track — Front row: E. Finley, J. Parson, V. Boothe. Top Pitts, D. Cove. Top — Coach Peckham. row: M. Woods, T. Foster. K. Patterson. Above: Vince Boothe and James Howeth do their stretching exercises before their workouts. Left: 1st yr. trackster Robyn Schmoldt takes a break. Right: Pat Clymer spends her afternoons after school on the track field. Middle: Paul Hicks was a faithful member of the boys’ track squad. Far right: Jimmy Parsons seems to be a little stiff as he stretches before the daily workout. Jr. Dawn Dickinson practices the shot put before the inals in state competition. She was the only Lion to qualify for the state meet. 84 Weightlifters raise strength and stamina Bottom row: (L-R)- J. Claborn, L. Moody, K. Patterson, T. Foster, J. Wagner, M. Smith. 2nd row: T. Clark, R. Carey, L. Phillips, J. Howeth, P. Hicks, S. Tyler. 3rd row: R. Marshall, D. Tollerson, K. Caldwell, M. Caldwell, S. Dilbeck. K. Chambers, E. Finley. Top row: D. Tinkham, V. Boothe, M. Hair, P. Frullo, T. Childs, R. Rolen. Sweat, chalk, weights, ammonia-these were the trappings of the weightlifting team as they won many invitational weight meets and placed second in their district. The power lifters walked away with first place at the Konawa, Marietta, and Plainview meets. They picked up second in the conference and finished 1 3th at the state meet. Junior, Lenny Phillips, was named as an All-State power lifter. The program, under strength coach Randy Brooks, has improved the strength of many B.H.S. athletes. 85 Kelly squats at the state meet. Joe psyches himself up for his lift. Below left: Don checks the signal. Below middle: Stuart makes a great attempt for the ball. Below right: Bill, Houston, and Blake supports the junior high team. Bottom Row-leit to right: L. Moore, J. Bridges. R. Whillet, L. Edgmon, S. Estep. Middle Row-leit to right: B. Fugett, H. Heidelburg, L. Whitney, S. Holding, M. Siler, B. Lynch. D. Billingsley. Back fow-left to right: Coach Hughes, C. Limke, D. Dodd, R. Brooks, K. Rowe, Coach Mayes. Jr. High tracksters set a good pace Boys Track — Front row: M. Morgan, D. Cunningham. G. Grimley, R. Geishel. Top row: B. Herron, T. Pickard, B. Bowling, J. Stacy. Girls Track —Front: R. Stepp, M. McCraw, B. Bujak, C. Kelly. Middle: D. Davis, C. O’Keefe, J. Hager, J. Funk. Top: S. Hascall, A. Bobier, S. Green, Coach Peckham, M. Rucker. Andrea, Leann, and Michelle watch as Sarah seems to be doing a head stand or hiking a ball — actually it's stretching. Michelle learns the proper form for throwing the shot even though it appears she is resting her chin in her hand. Leadership —that is what a senior class is about. The ability to plan, to carry out, to achieve. These are the qualities parent and teachers hope to develop in a teen-ager by the time he or she leaves high school for the “adult world” This year’s senior class exhibited those qualities as they served as the leaders in virtually every organization in school. That may seem like a common trait not too unusual in most schools, but in today’s world of high school seniors who attend school only half a day, it is more usual to find apathy and indifference toward school activities. With the selection of the senior class officers, the seniors served notice that they would accept their places as leaders of the school. The seniors raised money throughout the year with concession stands, by selling pins and stickers, by selling cheese and candy, and by having a luau dance. All this went to help finance their senior trip to Six Flags. Although they did not defeat the faculty in the annual basketball game, they did give them the best game yet. All in all, they were a real “class act”. The Senior Class of 1985 Senior Class Officers: (L to R) Standing — Kristi Dugger, project chairman; Teresa Madden, president; Julie Glimp. treasurer: Seated — Sonya Davis, secretary; Scott Mills, vice-president; Lea Schneberger, reporter. Lying in front: Melissa Mitchell, Russell White. 2nd row: John Sharp, Tacy Lee, Marla Dockery, Amy Truax Allen, Trina Hopewell Frullo. 3rd row: Shannon Briley, Shelly Sitting-down, Gary Adamson. Kristi Dugger, Kristi York, Dwain Foster. Back row: Glenn Pearcy, Lea Schneberger, Tony Thompson. Dennis Madden, Scott Mills. David Hughes. Gary Adamson Karen Conner Shanon ftriley 90 Deanna Clagg Ronnie Burnside Melinda Cottrell Sonja Davis Marla Dockery Dwain foster Melissa Kirkland M ichaela foee Zrina Mopewell foullo Christie Qrimley Zamntra Gustafson Kobert Hickman Cheryl Hayes Khonda Hunt David Hughes Harry Kennedy Mike Manual Annette Mangltam Ziffany Pitts Martin Kenneth Mitchell Melissa Mitchell Puss Oldham Shawn Orme Stacy Ozeretny Meath Pinion Qene Pinkston Debbie Kolen Cea Scltneberger Wade Rollins Shelly Sitting down Dale Wallis Kussell White Daren Woods Students honored for scholastic ability HONOR SOCIETY — Front row: (L to R) T. Moore, S. Orme, S. Sittingdown, R. Swanson, K. Bonner, L. Courtney, S. Lauen, S. Barton. Middle: D. Tillotson, T. Roberts, M. Mitchell, C. Taylor, P. Grimley, L. Ellis. A. Vrem, W. Schall. Top:S. Wigley, J. Frullo, D. Mills, J. Krog, D. Cable. Teresa Madden receives the best actress award. Carmen Gomez receives the Eng. Ill award from Mrs. Vermillion Debbie Cable — recipient of geometry award from Ms. Knox. Micky Paris — top physics student of Mr. Soward Journalism awards — editors Teresa Madden Karen Bonner Coach Lundy presents accounting award to Rodney Swanson 99 Seniors stack up in every category Right: All-around fun guy. Ray Rackley. Far right: ACTING — Teresa Madden and Karen Bonner. Below right: FOOTBALL — Dwain Foster and Larry Kennedy Below: BAND — David Hughes and Faith Taylor Organizations, athletics, and just fun! FARMING - Lane Roath Far left: SOFTBALL — Jena Queen and Debbie Rolen. Left and below: BASKETBALL -Daren Woods and Gary Adamson Below left: BACHELORS - Russ Oldham and Randy Green Below: BASKETBALL HOMECOMING - Lea Schneberger STUDENT COUNCIL -Sonya Davis left: BEST DRESSED - Kristi York and Shawn Orme 101 Top• JR. girls feeling awesome! Middle- You mean they’re not fighting? Bottom- Lance adding his special red apple to the Christmas tree at the Jr.'s Christmas party. Nearing the end of K. Apple S. Arnold F. Bahajak T. Barnes K. Bilyeu V. Boothe C. Bridges Ke. Bright Ki. Bright D. Brooks L. Brooks L. Brown M. Caldwell R. Carey K. Chambers T. Childs K. Clark T. Clark B. Clayton P. Clymer 102 construction - Juniors L. Courtney T. Crone R. Defibaugh L. Denwalt D. Dickinson S. Dilbeck T. Elam R. Epperson E. Finley T. Foster J. Frullo J. Gile C. Gemez P. Grissom M. Hair K. Haygood Th junior pulled together in 1984. With much h lp and dedication from thair sponsors. Mr . Stoka , Mr. McComack. Mr . Brook . Mr. Lamm and Mr . L wi . they quit successfully naarad th and of construction . For football homecoming. Cyndy Holm waa alactad Jr. Candidat and quean Thay also placed 2nd with thair float Happy Birthday . Other royalty representing th class ware Lenny Phillip (FHA Beau) and Carman Qomas (BB Homecoming Candidate). Th juniors raised money for th prom by selling candy grams, sponsoring dance , and haring concession stands. Thay topped th year off with th annual Jr.-Sr. Banquet and Prom, held this year at the Sheraton in Norman, using th theme Purple Rain.” Dawn Dickinson, who moved hare for her sophomore year, is certainly on who has gotten involved in school activities. I really like th emphasis put on getting involved her . People are a lot closer, and teacher really car about students. It wasn't that way at my other school. Lenny Phillips, Jr. football captain, at a pep assembly. 103 Juniors activities were very M. Kennedy S. Kiker L. Killion C. Landrum A. Leftwich B. Loftin R. Marshall L. May T. May L. Moody 104 constructive and rewarding R. Schmoldt R. Searcy F. Smith T. Sorrells C. Southard M. Southard P. Steele R. Swanson M. Townsend S. Tyler A. Vrem J. Wagner T. Wallis T. Webster M. Whaley L. Willard R. Winnard M. Wood C. Woody P. Wright L. Cyndy Holmes. Homecoming Queen, 1985. 105 Above: Brenda Brooks has had a hard day at the state softball tournament. Right: Paul Hicks was a tough little player for the FB Lions. Below: David Lee Roth (Kerri Knipp.) puts his (her?) arms around Shannon at movie star day. J. Claborn J. Clack J. Clagg K. Clark A. Auld C. Baker S. Barton D. Block T. Boothe A. Bottoms D. Bridwell A. Brooks B. Brooks B. Buckles T. Bujak D. Cable K. Caldwell C. Casey J. Casey 106 building for the future D. Cove J. Davis K. Davis L. Ellis M. Ervin T. Franklin P. Frullo R. Fugett P. Grimley D. Guess S. Hager A. Hascall C. Herron P. Hicks Va. Hilderbrand V. Hilderbrand One again the class of 1987 worked hard at constructing a good year. With the help of sponsors Mr. Case. Mr. Hale. Mr. Lundy. Ms. Peckham. and Ms. Roller, the sophomores worked on their float, using the theme Fourth of July. Amy Martin, soph., said We had lots of fun making our float. I would say that Tracy (Savage — former president) had the best idea and was determined to get the job done. Debra Bridwell was the class candidate for football homecoming and Stacie Hager was the class candidate for basketball homecoming. The sophs raised money by selling hats during the football season, from which they realized $400 profit. They also worked concession stands and raffled a cake to make a good start on their fund-raising activities. The sophomores feel they are the best as summed up by Derek Jones, We have the best looking girls! I'm a Toys - J)- Us kid. (I ¥ r Class activities give sophs a real D. Jones K. Haul L. Kirkland K. Knippelmier J. Krog A. Martin D. Mills M. Mitchell M. Moore OfficerL to R: Vice Pres.-T. Boothe; Sec.-D. Cable; Proj. Chairman- M. Erwin; Reporter- L. Ellis; Table: Tres.- B. Brooks, Not Pictured: Tracy Savage 4 T. Moore P. Newkirk S. Orme K. Owen J. Owens W. Patterson J. Payne J. Phares L. Pitts C. Putney 108 sense of belonging to BHS T. Roberts T. Rolen K. Rowe R. Rowland T. Savage K. Shaw J. Simer C. Smith M. Smith K. Steele T. Stephens L. Stepp C. Taylor A. Terrell K. Tinkham D. Tillotson B. Townsend M. Welden Mike Walden S. Wigley L. Willard Amy Kirberger 1968-1984 Class of ’88 - 1985 Freshmen - are Watch out for these freshmen! The largest class in the schools history, with as many as 110 throughout the year, definitely made an impression. The football team posted a fine 7-1 record, and the girls basketball team finished as conference champs with a 16-3 record. The big delight of the freshmen class comes with the homecoming float competition where they finished first with their Thanksgiving theme and the moving turkey. The freshmen held two fund raisers, raffling off ceramic Lions. Sponsors for this “giant group” are Mrs. Vermillion, Mrs. Wood, Mr. Caldwell, and Ms. Boutwell. freshman jCife At the annual Christmas party, members of the Freshman class dressed up, danced, gorged, and had a good time. 110 D. Albers K. Almquist M. Arnold J. Asbridge D. Auld M. Bates J. Batten R. Batten K. Berkshire B. Bowling J. Bowser T. Boydston J. Bridges L. Brooks R. Brooks G. Brown J. Brown C. Buckles W. Burch S. Caldwell C. Cloud S. Cottrell M. Cove J. Coyle D. Cunningham T. Davis S. Defibaugh M. Dickenson the top blocks of BJH this year — T. Divelbiss L. Edgemon K. Ernst R. Geshel C. Green D. Guess B. Hammon S. Hascall R. Hicks T. Hodges S. Holding J. Holt P. Hutchinson C. Irons K. Jordan D. Krog A. Lancaster C. Lester C. Limke B. Lynch R. Mangus 111 Largest class in school history makes T. Mason J. Madders E. Mills D. Misenheimer C. Mitchell G. Mitchell J. Monroe L. Moore A. Morton S. Mulkey D. Newsom S. Oden G. Ogle B. Oldham S. Outon B. Palmer M. Patterson a solid start for the future J. Remington J. Robertson K. Rowe K. Sampson T. Scott R. Searcy T. Self D.Shannon T. Shirk M. Siler K. Smith C. Southard J. Stacy P. Starr M. Stephens Li. Sturdivant A. Taylor T. Teel L. Terrell S. Thompson J. Tyler C. Vanderveer J. Vermillion J. Walden S. Warren L. Whitney P. Wilson C. Winnard J. Wolfgram C. Wood B. Woody J. Yarbrough 113 Eighth graders busy making plans, Because the eighth graders were in the middle of the pack, they could “make plans” during their big year. Their float entry in the parade depicted a Valentine theme with hearts and cupids and their attendant Melanie McCraw. The eighth grade was active in football, junior high band, pep club, basketball, and baseball. When ‘‘neon colors, wild prints, and short pants” hit the fashion scene, the eighth graders were among the first to “put on the duds.” Monty Davis, resident 8th grader, is glad to be out of the 7th grade because now we know what’s going on. It was neat to get our float built this year — a bunch of us guys helped to make the hearts.” The 8th grade will keep on building. Do we have to pick up the trash too! J. Eisenhour M. Elledge S. Estepp B. Fugett D. Gurnick T. Hackney 114 Developing ideas for BJH J. Hager H. Heidelberg B. Herron H. Holcomb S. Hussfeldt C. Jarvis S. Lechmann R. Lynch R. Marshall A. Martin M. McCraw A. Mitchell Bottom Row: Reporter- J. Crabtree, Pro. Chairman-R. Stepp, Middle Row: Pres.-J. Hager, Vice Pres.-T. Williams, Top Row: Tres.-T. Hackney, Sec.- M. McCraw. Above: Come on. guys, get serious Left: You know what I mean, Vern? J. Mitchusson J. Moore M. Morgan M. Newkirk C. Okeefe S. Orme J. Parks T. Phillips D. Price C. Post P. Powell P. Queen 115 116 Eighth grade constructs good year W. Rogers S. Simer S. Sintic G. Stambaugh R. Stepp R. Stokes B. Stockton C. Vrem L. Watson K. Wigle T. Williams J. Winn Seventh grade stepping up As newcomers to junior high, the seventh graders had quite an adjustment to make. No more recesses and long lunch periods, but lockers, class and teacher changes, and more homework. But there were also new “fun” things, too. Like pep club, athletics, music contests, assemblies, and Mrs. Lewis. For their first class homecoming, the seventh graders chose Sarah Green as their attendant and St. Patrick’s Day as their theme for their float — also a new experience. Terry Booth, an active 7th grader was asked what was different about 7th grade. “The teachers don't watch over you all the time, and we get to go off campus to eat lunch. It’s also fun to switch rooms every hour, at least it's fun after the first week or so.” Sarah Green 1984-85 Football Attendant. C. Dehaven D. Denwalt T. Dockery D. Dove J. Eastgate F. Eisman 117 Seventh grade — the beginning Officers top row: Vice Pres. D. Denwalt, Pres.- J. Greenwalt. bottom row; Proj. Chm. K. Thompson; Sec.- A. Shaw; Rep.- S. Elam, Trees.- S. Green. B. Loftin I. Madden T. Marshall T. Mckenna L. Mckinley E. Mitchell the foundation for the future J. Mitchell S. Phillips T. Pittenridge C. Rockwell M. Rucker B. Searcy R. Self B. Shannon M.Shannon A. Shaw J. Shirk R. Sims M MM 4 Top: Hey Buddy Middle: I’ve got a headache this big and its got LANCE written all over it! Far leit: Reach out and touch. S. Smith B. Southard S. Spencer D. Stacy K. Thompson R. Tucker T. Vandaveer R. Walden C. Warren R. Wigham T. Williams R. Vanderburg 119 Administration and Faculty — the cornerstone School Board Members: Standing (L to R) — Dick Southard, Dick Jones, Henry Cooley. Seated (L to R) — Frank Cuzalina, Supt., Gary Green, Preslie Cole. Longtime school board member Joe Loy went off the school board in January and Dick Southard became a new member. However, Mr. Southard was unable to finish as member because of state law and was replaced in the year by Teddy Pickard. Arts: D. Caldwell, art; M. Lynch, vocal music. Right: R. Cason, band. English:Seated: C. Shaw, librarian; J. Richey, JH Eng.; G. Richey, HS Eng.; B. Lewis, JH Eng. Standing: R. Lamm, HS Eng., Spanish, A. 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Personal Loans Checking Accounts Savings Accounts Phone 317-4391 DRIVE IN WINDOW Mon.-Thun. 8:30-6:00 - Fri 8:30-6:30 - SaL 8:30-12.00 LOBBY: Mon-Thurs. 9:00-300 - Fri 900-3:00 Re-open 400-600 Closed Sundays 131 t MONTY BROOKS FARM Training — Boarding — Breeding RICHEY Insurance - Tags Auto - Home -Casualty Commercial - Farm Bonds Paul And JoAnn Richey 119 N. Main 485-2396 HARMON’S DX Full Service Station With Mechanic On Duty -Open 7 Days A Week Full Service- Complete With Oil Change, Tires Changed, Flats Fixed, Battery Charging, Air Conditioning Service - Live Bait. Candy, Chips, Soft Drinks, Ice, Picnic, Supplies — Hiway 76 62 - Blanchard TAYLOR'S GROCERY BEER GO TAYLOR’S GROCERY AND BEER TO GO Open 7 Days A Week Pistol Pete’s Good Food Hwy. 62 Blanchard 485-2030 BRIDWELL Mill And Supply Fertilizer - Feed - Seed Rt. 2 Blanchard Cole 485-3787 Chevrolet • Chevy II • Corvair • Corvette NORMAN JUmic CENTER 317 W. Gray Norman, Oklahoma 73069 Chevrolet • Chevelle • Chevy II • Corvair • Corvette THE GREAT HIGHWAY PERFORMERS Knippelmier’s 114 N.W. 2nd Blanchard, Okla. 485-3333 Nobody Beats Our Deal. And That’s A Fact! I Baldwin Pianos Organs Ludwig Drums Repairs Sheet Music Bach, Buescher, Germeinhardt Getzen King And Le Blanc Instruments Ir - g-g g-g g-g-g g-l-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-I-g-X 136 -x-x-x-x-x-x- -g-g-g-g-g-g-g:g:g-g-g-g-g-g:rrg: The First State Bank Of Blanchard m Fircsl (State Bank 1000 N. Main 485-9336 fdk FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Randall Hill - Pres. Lonnie Robertson - V.P. Ozelle Shepherd - V.P. Dorothy Cunningham - Ass’t. V.P. Linda Cotner - Ass’t. V.P. Jimmie Koonce - Ass’t. Cashier g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g’-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g H H H H H H H H H H H 137 by Oil Company Wholesale Petroleum Products Gas-Diesel-Major Brand Oil 485-2244 Blanchard, Ok. Word of Peace Bookstore 485-2644 107 N. Jackson Box 591 Ponca City TRUAX TRUCKING Linda Lisa Pat Amy - '85 John - '95 Rt. 5. Box 757 485-2004 things go better-! .-with Coke Great Plains Coca-Cola Bottling Company 600 North May P. O. Box 75220 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73147 feg-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g. x-z-x-z-s EX3 .g-g.g.g-T.g-g.g.«iigl Suds @5 1 Duds ; Laundry ’ Game Room Maytag ' Equip Newcastle Open 7 A.M. - 1 0 ' 387-31 1 1 P.M. : AUTO - TRUCK - FARM Blanchard Auto Supply [ Don Bowser Hwy. 62 Jefferson UU 485-9361 DREAM COME TRUE J Fashions Flowers h Mini Mall 2 • 485-9477 or 485-3223 Sandy Whitlock. Owner Preemie - Jr. Teens 10 A.M.-4 P.M. • Tuxedo Rental Tues.-Sat. “ • (5L Morton Plumbing And Electric Off. 485-3390 Re8' 321-8452 Billy Graham Blanchard, Ok Frank White Repair, Remodel, And New Construction Have A Good Year, Lions In Honor Of Faith Morton Heath Morton h 139 Up, up, and away. It’s over. Seniors let these balloons go during commencement. Right: Jerold Adams and Gary Adamson Far right: Robert Hickman and Cheryl Hayes Below right: Shannon Briley kisses the ground good-by as other graduates hug to celebrate. Below: Some of the senior girls sing “We are the World” Graduation — the completed construction From the foundation to the tower - finally Far left: Annette Mangham and Rodney Moore Below left: Jena Queen makes sure that Daren Woods is going the “right way.” Left: Ben Sitton and John Sharp Steven Jones and Dwain Foster congratulate each other on finally making it! Far left: Kristi Dugger and Marla Dockery march in together at baccalaureate. Left: Amy Truax Allen, Wade Rollins, and Dale Wallis have diplomas in hand. Teresa Madden Class President Julie Glimp Salutatorian Faith Taylor Valedictorian Shawn Orme Valedictorian Scott Mills Valedictorian When the construction is complete 1985 was a year of changes, not only in Blanchard, but in the state and nation. A new surge of patriotism and heroes emerged at the 1984 Olympics. We celebrated with Mary Lou Retton and our own Bart Conner, and we agonized with Mary Decker. In the fall elections, we saw President Reagan re-elected and the first woman, Geraldine Ferraro, run for vice-president. In international affairs, the fighting in Nicaragua was a top issue. The term “Star Wars no longer meant the movie, but the concept of a space station for nuclear defense. We also re-lived the horrors of the Vietnam War with its tenth anniversary. Probably the most moving occurrence was the extreme drought and famine in Ethiopia. And, Americans answered the call, partly through the USA for Africa, a one-time gathering of top rock stars to make a recording with proceeds going to send aid to Africa. The main concerns in our state seemed to center on the shortfall in government money brought on by a collapse in the oil and gas industry. Many banks and businesses closed. Election time brought the passing of pari-mutuel betting on horse racing and eventually liquor-by-the-drink. Probably the most shocking event was the murder of several people in the Geronimo bank in southwest Oklahoma. Locally, enrollment and building increased as a new shopping center was built. The most controversy surrounded the idea of moving the post office. Of course, the city streets were always a topic of conversation. Yes, 1985 was a year of change, locally and nationally. As things change, we hope a part of your life is captured in this yearbook. Clint and Houston clean out their lockers. The home ec room shows signs of desertion. Final exams for upperclassmen . . . look back on the year in review Cars Camaro Z28 280ZX Fiero Porsche Volkswagen Pick-up Three-wheeler Movies Beverly Hills Cop Ghostbusters Purple Rain Breakfast Club Mask Nightmare on Elm Street Rambo — First Blood II Singers Prince Byan Adams Bruce Springsteen Madonna Cyndy Lauper Duran Duran Chicago Construction projects during the year were bothersome, but needed. for underclassmen, too. 143 What was “Alive in 85”? Fads, trends, and fashions have always been a part of teenage life and 1985 was no different. Blanchard teen-agers seemed to know and observe and styles — no one would want to be labeled a nerd. So these are some of the “hot items of the day. For fashion, jeans are still “in” accompanied by the ever-present tennis shoes, which include Nikes, New Balance, Reebok, Converse, and Of course, deck shoes vogue, but usually Puma, were still in without socks and with shorts. The traditional buttondown oxford cloth is a good buy, while OP probably leads in the t-shirt pack. The “izod and little alligator were rarely seen, but Polo was still alive. Girls turned from shrinking-to-fit Levi's to cropped designer jeans in stripes or faded colors. These were usually topped with a cotton sweater which often showed an undershirt underneath. “Sweats , usually reserved for the gym, be- came acceptable attire anywhei and were often in pastel colors an decorated with puff paint. At bar quet time girls were decked out i: strapless formals with layers c ruffles, “just like mother used t wear. And the newest fashion the end of the school year was th unisex “jamms , bright Hawaiia print walking shorts. And to to those off — what else? Dark plasti sunglasses, a la Tom Cruise. And what about spare time fun Aside from school activities, muci time was spent “cruisin’ , which i similar to the ancient “draggin main , and the route now wen through the bank parking lo When the weather was nice, ther was always a crowd at the courts’ where almost everyone could get dunk and where you had to wai your turn on Sunday afternoon! When the weather was cold, the fa vorite pasttime of the girls was new trend, the tanning salo: where girls paid money to lie on bed of hot lights to get the effect o a day at the beach. Of course, the old stand-b would be a movie, which by noi cost $4.00 or a hamburger, friei and coke which cost over $2.5C But that seemed mild in compari son to the price of a concert ticke which usually cost around $ 1 5.00 No, it was not cheap being teenager in 1985. Letter jacket cost about $100 and class ring might rang from $80 to $ 1 80. Sen ior pictures and an nouncements, on th average, might go a high as $ 1 50 each. Am the price of an '85 Lioi yearbook was $ 15 - who could be withou one? JOSTENS