Byng High School - Yearbook (Ada, OK)

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l' is NSIDE Pirates! The very word used to strike terror in the hearts of those who heard that Pirates were coming. It used to be that when Pirates ar- rived, whether to another ship or some village by the sea the results were the same. People lost their property, their lives, and many times their family members. Ships were plundered and sunkg villages were stripped and burned. Obviously, most people hated to see the skull and crossbones. Today, many people hate to see the Byng Pirates heading in their direction. But it is not because these people are afraid of losing their lives or property. It is because these people are afraid of the compe- tition. They know that when the Pi- rates pull up that they are in for a battle royale whether it be on the field, the court, the stage, or in the classrooms. Like their mascot, the Pirates of Byng Public Schools are fighters. And that reputation is wide- spread and well-known. When the Pirate Bus pulls up to an interscholastic contest, the host school might as well begin sacking up the medals because the Pirates bring home the gold. When the speech team unloads, the other schools might as well accept the role of understudy. When the baseball team hits the field, the opponents outfielders should take several steps back. When the choir begins to warm up, the other schools prepare for a music lesson. When the band tunes up, other musicians realize the best has come to town. When the future farmers unload, other schools get to see what their animals should really look like. And on and on the list could go. Don't take this as bragging or a bad case of swelled headsg this is a simple statement that Byng Pirates don't like second place. M This yearbook is, in a small way, a celebration of that fighting spirit and winning spirit. In case it is not said again or not said enough, Congratu- lations Pirates! Congratulations on being successful in many areas and not just being satisfied with doing well in one sport or one contest.

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I' I Byng School Yearbook Published by the Byng Yearbook Staff Byng High School - Ada, Oklahoma Year of 1987-1988 INSIDE Athletics .....................,......... Organizations ............,,......... Junior High - Up and Coming Stars . . . Sports ................................. Clubs ..... ......................... Crossword Puzzle .... . Staff: Tanya Canida Staff: Shannon Straub Candace Estes Kim Walker Melanie Stettler Rachel Wight, Editor High School - Actors and Actresses . . . . . . Elementary - Understudies . . . . . . Young Competitors ......... . . . Activities .................. . . . Advertisements , . . . . Index ...,.......... . . . 2 .. 7 34 44 79 89 96 115 141 145 159 201 207

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