Deer Park High School - Deer Yearbook (Deer Park, TX)

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Two banquets recognize 27 outstanding athletes To honor athletes a Football Banquet and a Spring Sports Banquet are held annually. On January 15, the Football Banquet was held in the south campus cafe- teria. Members of the 23-AAAA Team were announced, along with those athletes meriting outstanding players awards. Players which were honored include, first string, Ronnie Liggett for his punting ability, Steve French, guard, and John Dyer, a linebacker. Second string includes: Wally Fancett, center, Billy Carwile, running back, Duane Mayberry, defensive end, Joe Ervin, defensive lineman: Bo Williams, defensive lineback. Athletes participating in the basketball, golf, tennis, swimming, track, baseball and volleyball programs were honored April 30 at the Spring Sports Banquet. Honorees include: basketball players Byron Tully, all-around player, Roben Riley, best defensive player, and Brad Crawford, most inspirational player. Donny Sapaugh was awarded in track, while Rod White and Ronnie Liggett received an honor in baseball. ln golf, Windal Cook and Gary Ladd were named top players, Mike Wheat, Darrell Hill and Janie Yolland were honored in tennis. Outstanding basketball girls were Cheryl Henderson and Barbara Van Rheen. In track, Glenda Walker and April Polk received awards, while Barbara Van Rheen and Mary Black were honored in volleyball. Swimming honors went to Liz McDuff and David Balu- sek, while the cross country award was presented to Ricky Lang. Mr. David Wat- kins, principal, received a plaque from the coaches at the Spring Sports Banquet to show their appreciation for his continued support. A. Senior Keith Fowler and sophomore Janie Warren listen to guest speaker Doug Brown from Channel 2 News. B. Preparing to leave the Spring Sports Banquet, iuniors Mark Knox, Shannon Jones and sophomore Karen Painter congratulate Barbara Van Rheen on her awards. C. Senior Robert Riley is awarded best defensive basketball player by Coach Ray Landers. Riley earned a slot on the All-District Second Team and All-Tournament in Texas City. D. Athletes earning recognition for their performances in football are: Joe Ervin, Bo Williams, Steve French, Wally Fancett, Billy Carwile, Curtis Hebert and Ronnie Liggett. E. Junior Bonny Mabry and sophomore James Johnson wait to be served a meal prepared by the cafeteria staff. F. Senior Donny Sapaugh receives the boys' track award presented by Coach Landers. G. At the Spring Sports Banquet, junior Bart Underwood, manager for boys' basketball serves himself at the buffet. H. Senior Ronnie Liggett and Coach Berry discuss the schedule of events during the Football Banquet. l. Mr. Homer Rice, head football coach of Rice University, was the guest speaker. Rice outlined six guidelines to be successful. J. Landers presents sophomore April Polk with the track award. Polk finished third in state running the 880. .xim- Z' I I ,- 'l 3 Ill L ,- . PAGE 128 ! SPORTS BANQUET

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Industries recognize for scholastic abilit Fifty-one students qualified for an invitation to the Academic Honor Banquet, sponsored by the inudstries within the Deer Park Independent School District. For the purpose of honoring academic achievement, industries invite students who have made an A in each course for the first and second quarters. Students must be taking five solid courses to be eligible for the banquet. More juniors than any other class attended the banquet. Invitations were extended to : David Balusek, Wanda Bingham, Gina Burt, Beth Byer- ley, Beth Cowart, Debra Ebarb, Janice Franks, Matthew Gibson, Shannon Jones, Leigh Ann Koehn, Allen McHenry, Shelly McShan, Melissa Parker, Roxanne Pruski, Russell Smariga, David Upton, Brenda Verrett, Teresa Williamson, Kym Willis and Richard Wilson. Twelve sophomores were listed after they met the grade requirements to be eligible. They are: Matthew Bourgeois, Richard Delaney, Stacy Hoff- man, James Huskey, Kathryn Knight, Karen Livingston, Linda Lock, Holli Mays, Kathy O'Dell, Stephanie Stephens, John Stizza and Tammie Wilson. Ten seniorsmaintained the grade requirements to be invited to the ban- quet. They include: Mary Black, Deanna Broyles, Russell Holmes, Randy Kelley, Steve King, Barry Lee, Pam Moore, Jon Nettles, Rudi Wallace and Barbara Wilson. Nine others as members of the freshman class attended. lncluded on the invitation list are: Russell Bowman, Susan Calvez, Ellen Frosch, Pamela Lock, Agnes Risinger, Melanie Smith, Sheryl Smith, Annette Tas- sin and Caroline Thomson. A. Mr. John Williamson, Mrs. Norma McDonald, senior Randy Kelley, junior Mat- thew Gibson, seniors Barry Lee and Russell Holmes discuss the events of the ban- quet. B. For the second consecutive year, senior Randy Kelley was named the Out- standing Student of Deer Park High School. To obtain this honor, the recipient must have the highest scholastic average of any student. Mr. Bill Martindale, mas- ter of ceremonies and representing Rohm 8t Haas Company, makes the presenta- tion. Randy also graduated salutatorian of his class of 482. C. Sophomores Stacy Hoffman and Karen Livingston dine at the Tower Restaurant where a meal consist- ing of steak, baked potato and green beans was served. D. Before receiving their certificates, sophomore Stephanie Stephens, freshman Luann Risinger and Mela- nie Smith complete the evening meal. E. Mr. David H. Watkins,Jr., presents sopho- more Kathy O'Dell with her certificate to show that she met and upheld the require- ments to attend the banquet. F. During the meal, John Stizza listens as Dr. Sebron B. Williams, superintendent of schools, commends each student for their grades, which enables the students to be eligible for the banquet. G. As counselors, Mr. John Williamson, Mrs. Gail Schindler, Mr. Charlie Waller and Mrs. Pat Vaughan were present at the Honor Banquet, held at the Tower Restaurant in Baytown, to honor the 51 eligible students. ..J..f' 'g faq 2. A ...X , - I HONOR BANOUET I PAGE 1 27

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