Dexter High School - Reveille Yearbook (Dexter, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1976 volume:

REVEILLE Dexter Senior High School Dexter, Missouri Volume 31, 1976_____J J TABLE OF CONTENTS Features 14 Royalty 132 Faculty 34 Organizations 140 Classes 50 Sports 170 J Our Past Has Hade Our Present 4 We gladly celebrate the accomplishments of our forefathers In hopes their efforts will urge us to say. Yes, Sir You can depend on us We’ll give of all we are. w A country s bicentennial is only every two-hundred years. When it comes, it reminds us of the rewards and joy and yes, tears That the past has given to make us what we are. 5 Our Allegiance Belongs Only to those Ideals that to jVo Other Human •.. Are Worthy of Trust. To whom do we owe our loyalty and trust? Is it our parents, friends, businessmen or our leaders of government? Should we honor people for the ideals that have been instilled in our society? No, we can only give God the credit for making our society a society of high ideals and standards. God, who created people and the world that surrounds them, is the one being to whom we should give our honor and trust. God gives to men the ability to verbalize their ideals whether they are instituting a new government or running a high school. From the Philosophy and Objectives of Dexter High School are found the following ideals: “... to provide each student with an education that will help him to attain a happy, abundant life as a responsible and contributing member of our American Democracy.” “... to recognize each student as a unique individual ...” “To instill an attitude of pride and self-discipline.” 7 From Our Past We Freedom and Cling to Thoughts of Equality Freedom and Equality. Two words we use often, yet take for granted. Throughout the years, men have worked hard to enforce the meanings of freedom and equality and today we are displaying the same responsibility. Our government, employment, churches, and relations with people reflect the ideals of equality and freedom. Yes, we are lucky to have freedom and equality in our lives today. This is my country Land of my birth This is my country grandest on earth. I pledge thee my allegiance America, the bold. For this is my Country To have and to hold. George M. Cohen At DHS, it is a goal “To build ethical character through the development of good morals, respect for law and order, and respect and compassion for neighbor and self,” and “To teach the ideals, benefits, and responsibilities of our American democracy in relationship to other forms of government.” Knowing (heir the Future 10 Existence for Depends On Us. u A Good Teacher Is Gene Potthoff Is cone Who Cares... A Good Teacher ■ J ■ For thirteen years. Gene Potthoff has taught at Dexter Senior High. His duties have included classes in Consumer Economics and Cooperative Occupational Education for students who work half a day. His extracurricular activities have included senior class sponsor and COE Club sponsor. To complete these responsibilities, Gene Potthoff conducts meetings, helps with senior projects, and coordinates graduation. COE hosts an employee-employer banquet each year requiring good planning and hard work. COE students receive advice and coaching from Mr. Potthoff before entering area COE-DECA contests held each year. in whatever spare time he has. Gene Potthoff likes to fish, hunt, and square dance. He is also active in the Lutheran Church where he teaches a special Sunday School Class for retarded children. DHS students like and respect Mr. Potthoff because he likes and respects the students. Gene Potthoff is thought of as a good teacher. LEFT: Gene Potthoff takes time out of his busy schedule to help Tony Roper in 5th hour drafting class. 13 r Features School is.... Confused freshmen homework Five minutes to get to class Getting sent to the office Dressing up on greaser day Football Getting killed in warball A lot of fun! by La Don Young 15 Publications Celebrates Bicentennial As is evident from looking at this year’s Reveille, the staff decided to carry out a Bicentennial theme by its choice of cover, colors, old pictures and theme, “The Past Has Made Our Present.” Most members felt it was a once in a lifetime chance to celebrate 200 years of independence. Beginning the year with a small staff, the Bearcat members struggled to meet their deadlines and included only the most recent news. New features included a Bicentennial Note, new masthead, and two students of the month. These were nominated by the entire publications class on the basis of their activities and contributions to DHS. OPPOSITE PAGE, BOTTOM LEFT: Kim Adkins, who joined the publications class at the second semester, is now working on the senior class section of the Reveille. OPPOSITE PAGE, BOTTOM RIGHT: Members of the publications class sign a bicentennial proclamation. They are, from left to right, Peggy Wiseman, Jeff Garner, Cindy McMillan, Mary Jo Allen, and Terri Ward. LEFT: Bearcat staff writers for 1975-76 arc, back row, left to right, Melody Friclds, Steve Kirby, Sonja Gibson, Rick Acton, and Lorraine Hunt. Center, Sue Hilke. Front row, left to right, are Ed Layton and Don Stephens. 17 YCB’s Complete The Youth for Community Betterment is an organization composed of DHS students that work on volunteer community projects under the auspices of the Dexter Community Betterment group. Sponsors for 75-76 were John William Ringer and Peggy Hockman. YCB’s involved themselves in many projects this past year. Their first activity was to distribute canisters around town to collect for cystic fibrosis. Other projects consisted of a dance at the VFW Hall, a car wash on October 11, the selling of chocolate turtles to raise money, making a float for the fair parade, and sending two mentally retarded children to the summer Olympics in Columbia. One of their most time consuming projects was the float for the Stoddard County Fair Parade in September. Many hours were spent working on the float and entering it in the Dexter, Sikeston, and Bernie parades. At Dexter, the group won second place. 18 Many Projects ABOVF: YCB’s officers for 1975 76 are from left to right: Laura O’Donnell, President, Mary Jo Allen, Secretary, and Renee Hathcock, Vice-President. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: The YCB float travels down Stoddard Street in the Stoddard County Fair Parade in September. Using a Bicentennial theme, the float depicted scenes from the past to the present. In this picture, an American astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut shake hands from their spacecraft. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM: YCB members are bottom row left to right: D. McClintock, T. Ward, and L. O’Donnell. Standing left to right: M. Bien, G. Hancock, S. Henderson, J. Pixley, R. Renfro, M. Williamson, V. Williams, T. Arnholt, J. Williams, L. Ayers, and H. Maldonado. Top sitting: J. Smith, M.J. Allen, R. Hathcock, A. Darcy, S. Alexander, R. Acton, L. Morgan, S. Gibson, and S. Hilke. Standing: J. Garner, S. Alexander, J. Dowdy, M. Grubbs, J. Cravens, D. Land, R. Land, J. McGowan, and M. Reese. LEFT: Uncle Sam and Ben Franklin walk beside the YCB Bicentennial Float. These large paper mache heads were designed by Peggy Hock-man, one of the sponsors of YCB’s. In the background on the float are students representing Betsy Ross and Tom Jefferson. 19 Spirit Week Focuses RIGHT: Candidates for Powderpuff Fooball King are from left to right: Chris Bryant, Senior, Kevin Orr, Sophomore, and Mike Reese, Junior. Not pictured is Scott Minton, the Freshman candidate. BELOW: Dan Malloy, Sophomore, is crowned Mr. Legs with two pans of shaving cream. BOTTOM RIGHT: Jeff Garner, Senior, greases up on greaser day. OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP LEFT: Powderpuff football players are from left to right: Bobbi Pike, Senior, Mary Jo Alien, Senior, Angie Gibson, Junior, Kristi Becker, Sophomore, Renee Hathcock, Junior, Kim LaRue, Sophomore, and LaDon Young, Junior. OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP RIGHT: Powderpuff cheerleaders are left to right: Mark Guethle, Senior, Greg Miller, Junior, and Kenny Young, Senior. OPPOSITE PAGE, BOTTOM LEFT: Doug DuBois blows a “greasy” bubble on Greaser Day. OPPOSITE PAGE, BOTTOM RIGHT: Ready for the powderpuff game are bottom, left to right: Denya Stewart, Junior, Kim Jordan, Junior, Julie Smith, Junior, and Terri Doyle, Senior. Middle row: Cindi McMillan, Senior, and back row: Mary Jo Allen, Senior, and Paula Gaines, Junior. 20 on Powder Puff “Spirit Week” for 1975 was October 13-18 and was highlighted by the Powderpuff Football game, Wednesday, with the Junior-Senior team defeating the Freshman-Sophomore team 40-0. Activities for the week included Poster Day, Greaser Day, Color Day and Tennis Shoe Day, a Pep Rally, Car Parade, and the Homecoming game. The exciting week ended with the Homecoming Dance, Saturday, at the Southwest Elementary, from 8:00 to 11:00, with music provided by Monasis. Students and Faculty Enjoy Special Activities Future Business Leaders of American were host of Weed and Flower Day. Students bought flowers for their favorites and weeds for their not-so-favorites. The flowers or weeds or both were then delivered to the party for which they had been bought. Some students purchased weeds for a joke to upset several people’s allergies. However, the day went over quite well. The annual FHA banquet was held this year with many guests including DHS's own Gene McCane, taking part in the festivities. The guests enjoyed putting on a square dance for the students. The statewide launch to keep the sketches and paintings of George Caleb Bingham in Missouri, came to DHS as Mrs. Cathy Miller was host to an assembly here. Mrs. Miller showed slides of Bingham’s sketches and paintings to the students, and then asked that everyone pledge money to help keep the artist’s works in Missouri. Mr. John Mole was a guest speaker from Bell Telephone Company. He displayed old phones and new developments in computerphones, etc., to the Science students of DHS. Mr. Mole also demonstrated some new ways of transporting the sound from place to place. The Phase Disco Sound System supplied the music for the 75-76 Band Dance. Band students and their dates danced to the music from 8-12 p.m. and Mike Clippard, band director, was given a CB radio by the students. 22 LEFT: Mrs. Cathy Miller speaks with DHS students to try to help save the sketches and paintings of George Caleb Bingham. BELOW: John Mole, a representative from Bell Telphone Company, speaks to the Science students on old and new developments at Bell. BELOW LEFT: Steve Rainey and Janet Jones present band director Mike Clippard with a CB radio at the annual band dance. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: Mrs. Juanita Lemons, and Mr. Gene McCane square dance at the FHA banquet. 23 Hewitt Industrial Forms Arts Club A new club was formed this year; lota Alpha Delta, the Greek letters meaning ‘industrial Arts Club of Dexter.” The club was formed and led by James Hewitt. In order to become a member, the student must have or presently been enrolled in an Industrial Arts class, and have at least an M average in all classes. The officers for this first-year club are president, Bob Henry; vice-president, Don Seymour; secretary, Janet Jones; treasurer, Myron Litzler; reporter photographer, Steve Bell; and sentinel, Jeff Cox. The club chose blue and gold for their colors, and a club crest was designed by Ralph Morgan. Activities included making decoupage plaques to sell at school and the annual Strawberry Festival in order to make money, and they volunteered many hours of work to help clean out the trash and rubbish from the Heritage House which recently burned. Since the club organized late in the year, they had very few projects. Next year, they have hopes of having several tours throughout Dexter and in the major industries in the Bootheel, and create a greater awareness of the workings of industries. Members of the recently formed Industrial Arts club are front row left to right; M. Averett, R. Abbott, and R. Morgan. Second row, James Hewitt, sponsor, D. Seymour, B. Henry, J. Jones, D. Garner, M. Litzler, and J.Cox. 24 Some Days Are Extra-Ordinary for DHS’ers Extraordinary things happen at DHS from time to time, at least for some of its students. Dances, special club activities, assemblies, and queen coronations head the list. September opens with the “Get Aquainted Dance’’ and the Miss DHS Contest. In October, students participate in Spirit Week with the coronation of football homecoming queen on that Friday night before the game. Band students hold their annual Christmas Dance in December and DHS’s Snowflake Queen is crowned in January. Other special activities for 75-76 included basketball homecoming and the queen coronation, the Sadie Hawkins Dance, the Prom, and end-of-the-year trips by several clubs. LEFT: Dan McClintock and Starla Henderson enjoy the closeness of a slow dance at the Band Dance at the Dexter Armory. BELOW: ReneS Hathcock, retiring queen, crowns Tammy Geary as the new 75-76 football queen. Attendants are left, Angie Gibson, and right. Sherry Pixley. Members of the Housing and Interiors class that chose the color scheme for the new house are front row left to right; L. Dicks, T. Woolard, and J. Pullum. Second row, Dorothy Rankin, sponsor, T. Skelton, J. Gaines, L. Kidd, D. Crane, T. Townsend, P. Gris-mar, and D. Dodson. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: The 75-76 building trades house is shown just before the finishing touches are completed on the yard. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: Brick for the house is stacked up waiting to go on earlier in the year. OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: Tess Townsend hands out programs during open house. RIGHT: James Hewitt takes a break during the open house for the new building trades house. May 29. 26 Students and Faculty Complete Home By Hard Work and Cooperation The 1975-76 Building Trades class, under the direction of Jim Link, successfully completed a brick, 3 bedroom, fully carpeted home on Kelly Drive. Open house was held Saturday and Sunday, May 29 30, hosted by building trades class members, housing and interiors class members and faculty. Interior colors and fabrics were selected by the girls in the Housing and Interiors class, taught by Dorothy Rankin They also chose furniture from Morgan’s Furniture and ap pliances from Vowell’s, both of Dexter. James Hewitt, Industrial Arts teacher, and his 4th hour industrial arts students constructed both the kitchen and bathroom cabinets in the new home. They featured two different designs; one for each room. A walk-out sundeck from the living room, and two full baths featured the house on 1300 square feet of living space. A Aight In the “Land of Oa” The Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet was held Saturday, May 8th in the DHS gymnasium. The theme, “The Land of Oz,” was appropriately expressed with decorations including the scene of Dorothy’s house caught in the tornado, munch-kin land, the yellow-brick road to the Wizard’s house, and his big balloon. Upperclassmen enjoyed the evening meal of smoked beef and pork. Renee Hathcock, Junior class president, was mistress of ceremonies and introduced guest speakers Theresa Ross, Senior class president, Gene McCane, and Thurston Hill, who spoke on proms 30 years ago when he attended DHS. Following the banquet, guests proceeded to the gymnasium for a short skit of Dorothy and her travels to see the Wizard of Oz. Renee Hathcock portrayed Dorothy, Mike Reese played the cowardly lion, Mike Bien was the tin-man, Greg Guilliams, the scarecrow, Nancy Pippins was the good witch, Julie Smith, the bad witch, Dan McClintock played the Wizard, and Kenny Mayer took care of the narrating and sound effects. The dance, which was supposed to begin at 8:00, got a late start, but “Hustutler” finally began providing tunes at 9:00. Many students, faculty members, and visiting parents stayed well into the midnight hour enjoying the music and good times. OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: During the skit given at the 1976 banquet, the scarecrow, (Greg Guilliams) Dorothy, (Renee Hathcock) and the tin man, (Mike Bien) follow the yellow brick road to find the Oz. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: After reaching the Oz, (Dan McClintock, right) the cowardly lion (Mike Reese, left) confronts him for some courage. LEFT: Dancing to the music of “Hustutler,” in front from left to right are Sharon Burke and Terri Arn-holt. Behind them are John Jibben, Marla Williamson, Doug Land, and Terri Doyle. In the background are Kenny Mayer, Terri Ward and James Hewitt. BELOW: As seen from the balcony, numerous students enjoy the evening music at the ’76 prom. 29 ABOVE: Carl Hester, left, recipient of the agriculture award, looks on as Tom Doyle presents Joy Smith the Accounting award. ABOVE RIGHT: Mike Clippard, left, congratulates Kenny Young, winner of the ’76 band award, as Carl Hester and Gene McCanc observe. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Diane Miller, far left, leaves the stage after she receives her award, as Mark Guethle, center, is receiving the same award from a member of the VFW post. They were recognized for their citizenship. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM: Jim Hall,at podium, pauses while Gene McCane presents Julie Smith her award for school spirit. Other students receiving miscellaneous sports awards are from left to right, Rob Davis, golf award, Mark Guethle, basketball, Gene McCane, presenting awards, Julie Smith, school spirit, Sharon Mitchell, girls physical fitness, Kenny Young, track, Warren Horton, football, and Kevin Brown, tennis. RIGHT: On stage awaiting their various awards are from left to right; Cindy Culbertson, science and Betty Crocker awards, Roberta Bader, home-ec, Steve Battles, building trades, Diane Brown, drafting, and Vickie Kan-dalaft, the math award. Jim Hall and Gene McCane make the presentations. 30 Students Are Cited For Accomplishments Throughout a student’s high school career, all activities are important and some are commendable. DHS honors students for academic achievements, attendance, and participation in sports. Several community organizations recognize citizenship. On May 27, the DHS awards assembly culminated the year’s activities for students. All sports letters, scholarship awards, citizenship awards, and academic awards were presented at this time. Both old and new NHS members were recognized and the top 15% of the graduating senior class was acknowledged. Jim Hall noted at the end of the assembly that this was the first year that there was no award given to a senior for perfect attendance all four years. 31 Commencement Brings Seniors Together For Last Time Feelings of pride, tears of happiness and sadness, “Pomp and Circumstance,” reminiscing about the past, looking forward to the future ... these are all a part of graduation. The class of ’76 held its commencement ceremonies on May 27 in the high school gymnasium where the seniors received their well-earned diplomas from Mrs. Kitty Kandalaft, a member of the Board of Education. Four top seniors spoke at the ceremony this year. All the speeches were different in that some were humorous, some were serious, but they all carried the same message .. . that that evening was the last time the class of ’76 would be together as a whole and that now is the time to look back on all the good times that they had had together throughout the years. The speakers were Joy Smith, Melody Frields, Cindy Culbertson, and Vickie Kandalaft. Lori Keirsey, another top senior, sang “The Way We Were” to the graduating class. Gene McCane, DHS principal, announced the National Honor Society members, top ten seniors, and various scholarships. Melody Frields was named valedictorian and Cindy Culbertson was named salutatorian. After everyone had received his diploma, the graduates sang the DHS Alma Mater for the last time before departing. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Joy Smith student body president, addresses the class of ’76 at commencement. On stage from left to right are Gene McCane, T.S. Hill, Loren Coffey, and Mrs. Kitty Kandalaft. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM: Seniors line up in the gym for baccalaureate on May 2i. They are from left to right, Patty Eakes, Pam Freed, Warren Horton, Linda Cates, Cindy Tuschoff, Randy Hiett, Jeff Garner, Terri Doyle, Sue Hilke, Mary Jo Alien, Cindy McMillan, Mike Williams, Rob Davis, and Laura O’Donnell. LEFT: Seniors proceed into the auditorium for baccalaureate. They are left row from front to back, Laura Jo McGhee, Carol Braswell, and Kathic Miller. Right row from front to back, Janet Cato, Peggy Wiseman, Bobbi Pike, and Kim Fralick. BOTTOM LEFT: Graduating senior Jeanette Jarrells adjusts the cap of one of her classmates. BOTTOM RIGHT: Senior girls line up for a picture before graduating. They are from left to right, Terri Ward, Becky Carney, Theresa Ross, Kristi Long, Tonia Jines, and Janet Cato. 33 34 35 Administration and School Board Make Several Changes Several changes were brought about through administrative and school board policies during 1975-76 concerning attendance at DHS and the football program. Grade cuts for attendance violations were stopped and varsity football will play in the northern conference beginning in 1976. The official school board policy concerning attendance has not included grade cuts for years. During 1975-76, the administration felt that the practice should be discontinued until a new school board policy could be developed. This move came as a result of much discussion, especially concerning the legality of grade cuts should it be challenged in court. During the second semester, students with attendance violations were assigned to detention study hall for the number of hours they were in violation. A more powerful Northern Conference will present a real challenge to DHS' 1976 football team. Other members of Southeast Missouri School Districts voted Dexter out of the Southern Conference in early fall, 1975. The Dexter School Board voted to accept this decision without protest. Much concern was expressed by coaches and fans that the football program would suffer because the competition in Northern Conference comes from schools accustomed to a much tougher playing season. In addition, most of these schools have a larger enrollment than Dexter. 36 Thurston Hill Gene McCane Darrell Cole Carl Davis Jim Hall Betty Irvin Sharon Ivy Peggy Matthews Marion Stoll Mary Ellen Dudley OPPOSITE PAGE: School Board Members are sitting from left to right, Mrs. Fuad Kandalaft, Lehman Godwin, Chester Mcdler, and Mrs. Marion Stoll, secretary. Standing from left to right are Bill Pippins, Loren Coffey, T.S. Hill, superintendent; Joe Vinson, and Carl Davis, assistant superintendent. LEFT: Coach Jim Hall thanks the members of this year’s basketball teams for his appreciation plaque at the 1976 basketball banquet. ABOVE: Office workers for this year are Kristi Long, left, and Janet Cato. Not pictured is Janna Cravens. 37 Science ami Matli Teachers Complete Reports DHSscience and math teachers completed reports for the North Central Evaluation in December, as did the other members of each department. Following the actual visitation by NCA evaluators, they waited for the final report to see what strengths and weaknesses others found in their department. The math department’s strengths include a well-prepared staff and a sound program that has experienced increased enrollment in recent years. Recommendation made was to look into the needs of students not going to college. Stated strengths of the science department are a well-qualified teaching staff and a testing program that uses the usual academic tests as well as pre-tests and post-tests. Improvement in facilities comprised most of the recommendations for science including movement of the dark room so that science classes are not disturbed by the school photographers. 38 Sandra Edmondson Bill Flowers Lewis Hux Ishmacl Smith John Wadeh Stephen Wulfers OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM: Science aids are, sitting, Diane Brown, left, and Julie Smith. Standing left to right arc Kim Crawford, Norma Shcrficld, Debbie Sturgess, and Gena Long. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Ishmael Smigh. ninth grade science teacher, helps Rhonda Lewis with an experiment. LEFT: Steve Wulfers addresses his sixth hour geometry class. ABOVE: Sandra Edmondson assists a student with a math problem. 39 Fine Arts Students and Teachers are In Spotlight More than any other department at DHS, the Fine Arts teachers and their students are in the spotlight through public concerts, performances and other activities. John Bowen’s Choirs and Soul Swingers presented four concerts during the school year and the Soul Swingers performed on the KFVS-TV Breakfast Show April 27. A senior Choir member, Lori Keirsey received a position in the All-District Choir which performed at the District Teacher’s Meeting, March 11 and a sophomore, Kristi Becker was named an alternate. Varsity Band, Freshman Band, and Stage Band were led by Mike Clippard a full-time teacher at DHS during 1975-76. Howard Jones moved to Junior High full time this year eliminating the necessity for the two teachers to travel from school to school. Two of Clippard’s Varsity Band students, Lori Keirsey and Chris Land achieved a position in All-District Band, while thirty students made positions in the All-County Band. Art students and foreign language students under Maria Sherfield and Marcia Setzer, respectively, continued with activities of last year. Senior Art II and III students held one-man shows during April and May. Strengths of the Fine Arts Department cited by the NCA team included high interest level in music, two distinct foreign languages being offered, and the opportunity for art students to work in breath and depth with a variety of media. Recommendations were to encourage advanced art students to have a “One Man Show,” to continue evaluation of space for music, and to offer an additional one or two years of foreign language. John Bowen Mike Clippard Marcia Setzer Maria Sherfield 40 LEFT: John Bowen works individually with one of his students, Brenda Kenslow. FAR LEFT: Marcia Setzer reviews some oral exercises with her unseen French II students during sixth hour. ABOVE: Maria Sherficld gives instructions to her sixth hour art class. ABOVE RIGHT: Aids in the music department arc Kim Norman, sitting, and Kay Rowland. 41 Vocational Teachers Sponsor Many Extra-Curricular Activities John Bryant Tom Doyle Caroly Gould Janies Hewitt Joanne Newcomer Gene Potthoff Dorothy Rankin James Hewitt became Secretary-Treasurer of the Industrial Arts Teachers Association and organized DHS’ first industrial arts club. Tom Doyle replaced Veleta Stutts in the business education department and with Joanne Newcomer and Maxine Clodfelter sponsored the FBLA organization. Curriculum changes in the vocational department included, adding secretarial practice, two more typing classes and a general business class. NCA members reported these strengths in the vocational departments: business-a well trained, interested and involved faculty, home economics—good rapport between faculty and students, industrial arts— a variety of experiences offered to students, agri-culture-the operation of the school farm, and distributive education-an exceptionally high percentage of students enrolled in the course. Recommendations included the movement of consumer economics department, encouragement of male participation in all home economics courses, provisions made to accomodate the numbers of students wanting industrial arts courses, and supervised on-the-job training for secretarial students. 42 OPPOSITE PAGE: Chess Club sponsors Steve Wulfers, left, and Tom Doyle play a match on a Wednesday afternoon during Chess season. LEFT: Joanne Newcomer, far left, chats with John William Ringer, Dexter attorney, during the businessman’s breakfast, February 12 of Vocational Week. Others pictured are left to right. Bill Lawson of Southern Federal, Gene McCane, DHS principal, T.I. Sparks of Arvin, Bob McGill of Campbell Filter, Tom Doyle, business teacher. Dale Blankenship of the Citizens Bank and Mike McCoy of the Statesman-Messenger. BELOW RIGHT: Secretaries for vocational teachers this year are left to right Mary Jo Allen, Terri Ward and Joy Smith. Not pictured is Janet Jones. BELOW LEFT: James Hewitt looks dangerous with a knife he has just sharpened in shop class. 43 English Teachers Have a Busy Year Connie Bennett, a DHS alumnus, replaced Michael Hardy as drama and English teacher in 75-76. She produced two plays: “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” and “The Innocents”. Claudius Jenkins moved into the presidency of the Community Teachers and Maxine Clodfelter taught in both the English and business education departments. NCA members commended the English department for restructuring the curriculum into all semester courses more appropriate to different interests and abilities of students. They recommended work be done to help adjust class sizes and make a room available for each teacher. Review of the educational media services of DHS under Laddie Smith and aid Estelle Allen revealed those strengths: a positive feeling toward the library by the school community, above average utilization of the materials and equipment, and first priority for new selections given to staff recommendations. Development of a community research file and of a definite policy for the replacement of obsolete and wornout audiovisual equipment were two of the recommendations of the NCA committee. 44 Estelle Allen Connie Bennett OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: English aids are, front row, left to right, Diane Hodder, Diane Lay, Pam Hunott, and Bobbi Pike. Second row, left to right, Cindy Tuschoff, Laura Jo McGhee, Paul Plunkett, Pennie Shelton, and Laura O’Donnell. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: Claudius Jenkins adds a flower to his collection of weeds on FBLA Weed and Flower Day. LEFT: Connie Bennett jokes with students in her drama class. BELOW: Librarian Laddie Smith, standing, works with Estelle Allen on book lists. Maxine Clodfelter Claudius Jenkins Ladic Mae Smith Delores Stanislaw Jayme Stewart 45 OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: Don Jones catches the basketball while waiting for his 5th hour P.E. students to dress for roll check. OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: Marla Corlew appears to feel the beat to some unheard music. BELOW RIGHT: History aides are left to right, Patty Hunsakcr, Paula Gaines and Angie Edwards. BELOW LEFT: Jane Meyer is interrupted by a REVEILLE photographer during one of her American History classes. Roy Sherfield Clyde Vaughn Jo Worley 46 Social Studies Department Adds Two Aew Members Coach Clyde Vaughn ended his football coaching and physical educational teaching careers after seven years at DHS. Don Jones accepted the head basketball coaching position for 76-77. Tlie NCA committee report for physical education commended the teachers and department on their professional preparation and demonstrated enthusiasm for the students well-being as well as for the large assortment of equipment available. Recommendations suggested a curriculum for all elements of the school system and a study to determine the desires for an intramural program. Two new faculty members worked in the social studies department in 1975-76. Lisa Agey taught Geography, Sociology, World History, and Psychology while Jane Meyer taught American History, Contemporary Issues and Anthropology. New textbooks were adopted for World History and American History, and it was decided that World History will become a full year course in 76-77 with World Geography becoming an elective. Recommendations from the NCA committee were to encourage more students to take independent study, to reduce the enrollment of large classes, and to make a study of skills necessary for improving chances for success in college. Having a wide variety of elective courses and using a wide variety of instructional techniques are two strengths of the social studies department according to the visiting committee. A highlight of 75-76 came in February when social studies students in grades 7-12 competed in the first Social Studies Fair. Students entered six categories in three age divisions with winners progressing to the District Fair in Cape Girardeau. Three Dexter students were winners at district in March. Cathy Owens won first with “The New Madrid Earthquake” in the geography division, grades 47 AGEY, LISA B.S. Southeast Missouri State University; Psychology, Sociology, World History, World Geography; Student Council andSophomore class. ALLEN, ESTELLE-Library Aide. BENNETT, CONNIE-B.S. Southeast Missouri University; Dramatics, Speech, Persuasive Speech, Debate, Composition, Communications, Improvisational Theatre; Notre Masque, Debate Club, and Junior class. BOWEN, JOHN-B.S. and M.S. Southeast Missouri University; Writing Skills, Composition, Concert Choir; Mixed Chorus, Pop Cnoir and Soul Swingers. BRYANT, JOHN-B.S. and M.E. University of Missouri, Southeast Missouri University; Vocational Agriculture, Farm Construction and FFA. CLIPPARD, M1CHAEL-B.M. and M.M.E. Ouachita Baptist Univeristy, Southeast Baptist College, Arkansas State University; Varsity Band, Jr. Varsity Band, Stage Band, Advanced Instrumental Ensembles, ana Theory of Music. CLODFELTER, MAXINE-B.S. Southern Illinois University, Washington University; Typing, Composition, Reading for Appreciation; Sophomore class. COLE, DARREL-M.S. Central Methodist College, Southeast Missouri University, University of Missouri; Guidance Counselor, National Honor Society and Student Council. CORLEW, MARLA-B.S. Southeast Missouri State University; Girls P.E., Cheerleaders, Pep Club, Volleyball and Track. DOYLE, THOMAS-B.S. Southeast Missouri University; Accounting, Typing I, Salesmanship, Business Management, FBLA and Chess. EDMONDSON, SANDRA-B.S.E. Arkansas State University; Algebra I, Consumer Math, MES, Frosh Cheerleaders, and Pep Club. FLOWERS, BILL-M.A. Arkansas State University, Washington University, University of New Mexico, University of California; Chemistry, Advanced Biology, MES and National Honor Society. GOULD, CAROLYN-B.S. University of Arkansas; Home-Economics, Study Hall and FHA. HALL, JIM-B.S. and M.E. Southeast Missouri University, Missouri University; Varsity Basketball, Assistant Principal. HEWITT JAMES-B.S. Southeast Missouri University; B.S. Industrial Technology, B.S. Industrial Education; Drafting I and II, Electricity, Advanced Industrial Arts, General Shop, General Metals, Junior class and Industrial Arts Club. HILL, THURSTON-B.A. Southeast Missouri University, M.Ed. University of Missouri, George Peabody College. HUX, LEW1S-M.A. Southeast Missouri University; Algebra I and II, Math Analysis, Trigonometry, Physics, FT A and MES Clubs. IRVIN, BETTY-M.A. Southeast Missouri University;Counselor. Faculty JENKINS, CLAUDIUS—B.A. and M.A. Southeast Missouri University; College Prep., Creative Writing, American Literature, and Junior class. JONES, DON-B.S. Southeast Missouri University; Boys and Girls P.E., World History, World Geography, D Club, and Jr. Varsity Basketball. LINK, JIM-Vocational Certificate, Murray State University; Building Trades, Junior class and FFA. McCANE, GENE-B.S.E. Ouachita Baptist University, M.S.E. Henderson State College, Principal. MEYERS, JANE—B.S. and M.A. Southeast Missouri University; Modern American History, Contemporary Issues, Anthropology, Student Council and Senior class. NEWCOMER, JOANNE—B.S. Murray State University; M.A.T. Southeast Missouri University; Secretarial Practice, Clerical Practice, Typing I, Shorthand I, General Business, FBLA and Sophomore class. POTTHOFF, GENE-B.S. and M.A. Southeast Missouri University, University of Missouri, COE Club, DECA Club, Senior class. 48 Directory RANKIN, DOROTHY-B.S. Missouri University, Southeast Missouri University; Home-Economics, Marriage and Family, Child Care and Development, Family Meals, Home Nursing and Health, Clothing Planning and Construction, Housing and Interiors, Bachelor Living, and FHA. SETZER, MARCIA-A.B. University of New Hampshire; French I and II, Spanish I and II, French Club and Spanish Club. SHERFIELD, MARIA-B.S. Three Rivers, Southeast Missouri University, Art I, II, III, and IV, and Art Club. SHERFIELD, ROY B.S. Three Rivers, Southeast Missouri University, World History, Geography, American History, FTA. SMITH, ISHMAEL-B.S. Southeast Missouri State University; Biology, IIS Science, and MES Club. SMITH, LADDIE-B.S. Arkansas State University; Library, Study Hall, Junior Class, and FTA. STANISLAW, DOLORES-B.S. and M.A. Southeast Missouri University; English, Humanities, and Junior class. STEWART, JAYME-B.S. University of Missouri; Reading Skills, Practical English, Short Stories, Composition I, and Freshman class. VAUGHN, CLYDE—B.S. Southeast Missouri University; Boys P.E., Coed P.E., D Club, Track and Varsity Football. WADE, JOHN-B.S. and M.S.T. Union University, Middle Tennessee State University; Health, General Science, Physical Science, MES Club, Freshman class and Student Council. WORLEY, JO—B.S. Southeast Missouri University; American History, Missouri History, Law and Economics, Publications, Senior class, REVEILLE and BEARCAT advisor. 49 50 Seniors Looking back one day we will remember, We were the class of ’76. Think of all the old times, when We did it all for kicks. Wondering, wandering, so much to learn. Once we got going, time did fly. With each day a new lesson. Our FRESHMAN year went by. Studying, laughing, getting involved, Pulling our own little pranks. The SOPHOMORE Battlecry we would yell And the school song we proudly sang. Big upperclassmen, J UNIORS then were we; DHS was now our home. Picking class rings, planning the prom. We were soon to be on our own. Our final year is at last upon us. We waited for it so long! Everyone always dreamed of being SENIORS. Now it seems this is where we belong. With the outside world approaching, We struggle to make our plans. Still looking back on the old times, We will always be Bearcat fans! Once again we are wondering, wandering; We are trying to make it somewhere. Piecing together what we have learned. In order to succeed out there. We thought our life was almost over. Although its just begun. We have yet to find our winged Palamino, And head out for the sun. by Mary Jo Allen 51 Class of’76 Colors: Red, White, and Bine Flower: Red and White Roses Motto: We are not produets of the past but hope for the future James Banken Roberta Barr Steve Battles Jay Bennett Pam Bickerstaff Chris Boon Senior class officers for 1975-76 are from left to right, Kristi Long, secretary; Janet Jones, vice-president; Theresa Ross, president, and Tonya Jines, treasurer. 53 Seniors Serve On Council for Cast Tii Senior Student Council members for 1975-76 arc sitting from left to right, Jeff Garner and Randy Hiett. Standing from left to right are Joy Smith, Sue Hilke, Melody Frields, Kathie Miller, Theresa Ross, and Doug Land. 54 Sandi Boyt Carol Braswell Diane Brown Chris Bryant Tim Burnett Steve Caldwell Barbara Cantrell Tad Caraker Becky Carney Vickie Car wile Linda Cates Janet Cato 55 Tim Chamberlain GrcgClaunch Judy Colycr Richard Comeau Rodney Craft Debbie Crane Seniors lice p Busy 56 OPPOSITE- PAGE: First hour Advanced Biology students are, from left to right: Dean Henry, Don Stephens, Brian Phillips, and Randcll Moore. They are studying “Pond Ecology” from the back of a truck on Mr. Bill Flower’s farm. RIGHT: Third hour COE students keep busy working on retail management. They are, from left to Right; Vida Edwards, Pam Jackson, Rhonda Lacey, Cindy Jackson, and Ronnie Morgan. Janna Cravens Danny Crcg Tammy Creg Penny Crouch Bobby Crow Cindy Culbertson 57 Pervia Cullum Rob Davis Mike Day Bobby Dement Terri Doyle Richard Eaton Cathy Edmonds Libby Edwards Vickie Edwards Vida Edwards James Eubanks Kim Fralick 58 ABOVE; Senior Don Tippens shows his innocence on greaser day during Spirit Week October 13th-18th. Seniors Show Spirit Seniors Display Entlinsias I I ABOVE: Seniors, standing from top to bottom, Danny Creg, Jeff Merriss, Warren Horton, Steve Rainey, Jeff Garner, and Terri Doyle, display their school spirit during the cheer DHS Battlecry. RIGHT: Mary Jo Alien is caught off guard while looking through some newly developed pictures. 60 Donald Garner Jeff Garner Bob Geary Sonja Gibson Juanita Griffin Sandra Griffin 61 Mark Guethle Danny Harkness Terry Henderson Carl Hester Randy Hiett Sue Hilkc Diane Hoddcr Patty Hunsaker Lorainc Hunt Warren Horton Mark Hutchcraft Kevin Hyslop Mark Jackson Jennette Jarell Terry Jarrells 62 Many Activities Center Around Seniors TOP: YCB and publications class members “work” on the YCB bicentennial float in September. From lett to right are Jeff Garner, Doug Land, Warren Horton, and Susan Hilke. Sitting from left to right arc TSln Yard and Sophomore Kellie Swinger. BOTTOM: “Don’t you wish you had a sucker like mine, asks senior, Bobby Geary and junior, Linda Morgan. Behind them are Mike Grubbs and Warren Horton. Jim Jenkins Janet Jones Vickie Kandalaft Lori Keirsey Doug Land Wendy Lane Ed Layton Mary Leathers Mike Kincy Kristi Long 64 1 Seniors Keep iling OPPOSITE PAGE: Science looks amusing to Melody Frields, left, Cindy Culbertson, and Carol Braswell as they experiment at a Science Club meeting. LEFT: Jeff Merriss seems to have something up his sleeve in third hour COE class while Kevin Hyslop, left, and Warren Horton chuckle at the situation. ABOVE: Senior Lori Keirsey enjoys taking her anger out on her band director, Mr. Mike Clippard. Cindy Tuschoff, left, and Kathie Miller are of no assistance to him. 65 Seniors Constructive BELOW: Senior Joy Smith lays out the programs for the annual COE Banquet on April 22. RIGHT: Danny Creg does his own thing with pottery. OPPOSITE PAGE: Senior art students Tammy Creg and Vickie Carwile try to display their construction abilities with toothpicks. 66 Susie Maddox Ruth Marlowe Laura Jo McGhee Starlin McLard Cindy McMillan Patricia McNeeley Susan McQuary (Pullum) Larry Meadows Ronnie Middleton Diane Miller 67 OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: Tim Chamberlain shows off his first place trophy that he won for sales demonstration in COE. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: Cindy Culbertson receives the Betty Crocker Award from Home-Ec teacher, Dorothy Rankin. LEFT: Varsity cheerleader Terri Ward leads a pep rally during Spirit Week. BELOW: Warrne Horton, left, and Danny Harkness keep busy cleaning strawberries for the annual COE banquet. Seniors are Leaders 69 RIGHT: Doug Land, left, and Warren Horton try to get to school on time. OPPOSITE PAGE: Seniors are caught sneaking around in the halls. They are from top to bottom, Jeff Garner, Terri Ward, Laura Jo McGhee. Vickie Kan-dalaft.and Randy Hictt. Laura O’Donnell Jay Paul Brian Phillips Bobbi Pike Paul Plunkett Steve Rainey 70 Seniors Are Sneaky 71 Theresa Ross Wayne Reed Terry Rowland Ron Reynolds Diana Shelton Seniors Set Example Joy Smith Marvin Smith Cheryl Snider Kent Stanley Don Stephens Gary Summers Tcrersa Townsend Jay Trammell Cindy Tuschoff Terri Ward OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: Chris Bryant was the senior “Powder Puff King” candidate. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: Jeff Nleriss, far left, observes seniors Steve Rainey, center, and Bob Geary, right, as they set a perfect example of undesirable behavior at DHS. LEFT: Seniors from left to right, Theresa Ross, Janet Cato, and Diane Brown engage in a little “girl talk” before school. 73 Eddie Wilcox Janet Williams Kenneth Young Michael Young Seniors Performers LEFT: David Gaedc, left, and Peggy Wiseman, right, conduct an experiment in Physics class. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: Laura McGhee, left, and Ed Layton, right, audition for the fall play production, “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.” OPPOSITE PAGE FAR LEFT: Senior Mark Gucthle pauses at his locker to study. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Randy Hictt, senior, performs a dance during sixth hour publications class. 75 Wlio’s Who in the Senior Class 77 Senior ADKINS, KIM-FHA 1,2,3; Art Club 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3; COE 4; Powder Puff Football 1,2,3 ALLEN, MARY JO-Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Notre Masque 2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Majorette 1,3,4; Volleyball 3,4; FTA 3,4 secretary 4; Y.C.B’s 2,3,4, secretary 4; Senior Girl Scouts 1,2; Powder Puff Football 2,3,4, captain 3,4; Teacher’s Secretray 4; Reveille Co-Editor 4; Reveille Organizations Editor 4. ALSUP, CARROLL-COE 4; Pop Choir 2. ALSUP, RONNIE-Band 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 2; Track 2. AUTREY, DANETTE-FBLA 3; MES 4; FHA 4; COE 4; Soul Swingers 4. BANKEN, JAMES-Cross Country 2,3; Track 1,2,3,4; Football 1; COE 4; Art Club 2. BARR, ROBERTA-Volleyball 3; FBLA 4; COE 4; Art Club 2; Basketball Homecoming Queen 2. BATTLES, STEVE-FFA 2,3,4; FFA Sentinel 4; Notre Masque 3; Band 1; Mixed Chorus 3; Bachelor Living 4. BENNETT, JAY-FFA 1,2; Art Club 4. BICKERSTAFF, PAM-COE 4. BOON, CHRIS-Band 1; Stage Band 2,3; Football 1. BOYT, SANDI-Art Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 1; COE 4, parliamentarian 4; Powder Puff Football 1,2,3,4; Choir 3. BRASWELL, CAROL-Band 1,2,4; Stage Band 3; Color guard 3; Science Club 1,2,3,4; secretary 2, President 3, Vice-President 4; FTA 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Bearcat Co-Editor 4; NHS 4; Reporter 4; Spanish Club 3,4; FBLA 3,4. BROWN, DIANE-Notre Masque 1; Miss DHS candidate 1; Pep Club 1; Band 1,2; Teacher’s Aide 3,4. BRYANT, CHRIS-Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2; FFA 1,2,3,4; Treasurer 3,4; D Club 3,4; Wrestling 2. CALDWELL, STEVE-FFA 1,2,3,4; Treasurer 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Notre Masque 3. CARNEY, BECKY-COE 4, reporter 4; Pep Club 1,2; Cheerleader 2,3, co-captain 3; Notre Masque 2,3; Band 1,2; FTA 4; FBLA 4; Art Club 4, vice-president 4; Track 3; NCA Evaluation Committee 3,4; Teacher’s Aide 3; Who’s Who 4. CARWILE, VICKIE-Choir 2; Cheerleader 1,2,4; Pep Club 1, 2,4; Art Club 4; COE 4; Powder Puff Football 4. CATES, LINDA-Band 1,2,3; COE 4. CATO, JANET-NHS 3,4; Pep Club 1,2; FTA 3; MES 1; Band 1,2,3; FBLA 3,4; COE 4; Treasurer 4. CHAMBERLAIN, TIM-Band 2,3,4; Cross Country 2; Track 2; Stage Band 4; Soul Swingers 4;COE 4. CHRISTIAN, CARLOS-COE 4; Band 1,2,3,4. COLYER, JUDY-Volleyball 1; Track 3. CRAFT, ROD-Football 1; Senior Who's Who 4; COE 4; Band 1. CRAVENS, JANNA-YCB’s 1,2,3,4; Basketball Queen Candidate l;Cheerleader 1,3,4; FHA 1; Notre Masque 1,2,3; COE 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2; FTA 3,4; Art Club 2,3; Charm Club 1; Class Officer 1; Class Favorite 1,2;Teacher’s Aide 4; NCA 4. CREG, DANNY-Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Wrestling 1,2; D-Club 2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Weight Lifting 1,2,3,4. CREG, TAMMY-Choir 3; Art Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2; Miss DHS Candidate 4; Powder Puff Football 1,2,3,4. CROW, BOBBY-FFA 2,3,4; Band 1. CULBERTSON, CINDY-Science Club 1,2,3,4;President 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Treasurer 4; Choir 1; Stage Band 2,3; French Club 3,4; President 4; FTA 4; NHS 4; FHA 4; Science Aide 4. DAVIS, ROB-Cross Country l;Basketball l,2,3;Track 1; Golf 2,3,4; Student Council 1. DAY, MIKE-FFA 4; Chess Club 2,3. DEMENT, BOBBY-Football 1; Art Club 2; Wrestling 2; D-Club 2; Wrestling 3. DICKS, LANA-COE 4. DOYLE, TERRI-FHA 1; Pep Club 1; Modern Dance 1; Spanish Club 1,2; Art Club 3,4; COE 4; Color Guard 2; YCB’s 4; Powder Ihiff Football 1,4. EATON, RICHARD-Basketball 2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; D-Club 3,4; Vice President FFA 3; President 4. EDMONDS, CATHY-FHA 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2; Art Club 3,4; Spanish Club 3; COE 4; Notre Masque 2. EDWARDS, LIBBY-Pep Club 1,2; Shutter Club 1; FBLA 2; Science Club 4; FTA 4; Band 1,2; Majorette 1,2; BEARCAT Photographer 4; Notre Masque 3; Powder Puff 2. EDWARDS, VICKIE-FHA 1,2,3,4; Parliamentarian 2; Secretary 3; President 4; FBLA 2,4; Historian 2; Pep Club 1; Spanish Club 2; FHA Regional Treasurer 3; Student of the Month 4; NCA 3,4; BEARCAT Staff Writer 3; English Aide 3; Science Aide 4; FTA 3; Color Guards 2,3; NHS 3,4; Secretary 4. EDWARDS, VIDA-FHA 1; Historian 2; Parliamentarian 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Science Club 3; Color Guard 3,4; Captain 4; COE 4. 78 Directory EUBANKS, JAMES-FFA 1,2,3,4; Concert Choir 3; Mixed Chorus 1,2; NHS 4. FREED, PAM-Pcp Club 1,2; FHA 1. FRALICK, KIM-COE 4, treasurer 4; FBLA 3,4; Pep Club 1,2; Charm Club 2; NHS 4; Spanish Club 2; Choir 3; Mixed Chorus 1. FRIELDS, MELODY-Charm Club 1; Pep Club 1,2; MES 1,2,3, 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Treasurer 4; Student Council 3,4; FTA 3,4; FBLA 4; Miss DHS 4; Notre Masque 2,3; Class President 2; Powder Puff Football l,2,3;Play Production 3; Reading Aide 3. GAEDE, DAVID-Band 1,2,3,4; Notre Masque 1; Chess Club 2,3,4; Science Club 2,3,4; Spanish Club 4; NHS 4; All-County Band 3,4. GARNER, DONALD-MES 4; Band 1,2,3; Regional Industrial Arts Fair 3. GARNER, JEFF- Football 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3; Tennis 3; MES 4; FTA 4; NHS 4; Student CouncU 2,3,4; D Club 3, 4; Who’s Who 4; YCB’s 3; Reveille and BEARCAT Photographer 4 GEARY, BOB-COE 4; Football 3,4; D. Club 3,4; Wrestling 3; Who’s Who 4; Weight-lifting 3,4. GIBSON, SONJA-Pep Club 1,2,3; Art Club l,2,3,4;Cheerleader 1,3; Powder Puff Football 1,2,3,4; COE 4; FHA 3; Snowflake Queen 4. GRIFFIN, JUANITA-FHA 4; Pep Club 2. GRIFFIN, SANDY-FHA 2; Soul Swingers 3. GUETHLE, MARK-FFA 1,2,3,4, secretary 3; Student Council 2; D. Club 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, co-captain 4. HESTER, CARL-Band 1,2,3,4. HIETT, RANDY-Baskctball 1,2,3,4, co-captain 4; Football 3,4, co-captain 4; Tennis 2,3; Cross Country l;Band 1,2; president 1; Stage Band 3,4; Student Council 3,4; Class Favorite 1,2,3,4; Who’s Who 4; D Club 3,4, president 4; Boy’s State 3; NHS 4; Weightlifting 2, 3; NHS vice-president 4; Reveille Sports Editor 4. HILKE, SUE-FBLA 3,4; FTA 3,4; French Club 2,3,4; vice-president 4; COE 4, president 4; Student Council 4; YCB’s 4; BEARCAT Staff Writer 4. HODDER, DIANE-Pep Club 1,2; Charm Club 2; Notre Masque 1,2,3; Spanish Club 2; Volleyball 3; Football Homecoming Queen 2; Band 1,2,3,4; English Aide 4. HORTON, WARREN-Pep Club 1,2; D Club 2,3,4, vice-president 4; NHS 4; Football 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Weightlifting 2,3,4; FTA 4; COE 4; Co-captain football 4; Who’s Who 4; Teacher’s Aide 3; Mixed Chorus 1. HUNSAKER. PATTY-FHA 1,2,3,4, Devotional Leader 3; Spanish Club 2,3; Teacher’s Aide 4. HUNT, LORRAINE-Chess Club 3; Mixed Chorus 3. HUTCHCRAFT, MARK-Band 1,2,3,4. HYSLOP, KEVIN-Football 1; Debate Club l;COE4. JACKSON, CINDY (MALLOY)-FTA 3,4; Notre Masque 3; COE 4; Pep Club 3; Drama Productions 3. JACKSON, MARK-Notre Masque 1,2; Soul Swingers 3; Band 1 ;COE 4; Lights Crewman for Bnad, Music and Drama. JACKSON, PAM-FTA 3; FHA 3; FBLA 4; Charm Club 2; COE 4; Band 1, Majorette 1; Pep Club 1;Teacher’s Aide 3. JARRELL, JAN-Pep Club 2. JARRELL, TERRY-Football 1,2,3,4; captain 4; D Club 2, 3,4; Pep Club 4; NHS 4; Track 1. JENKINS, JIM-COE 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Wrestling 1,2. J1NES, TONYA-Pep Club 1; FHA 2,3,4, treasurer 3, parliamentarian 4; FTA 3; COE 4; Band 1,2; Class treasurer 3,4; FHA Queen 3. 79 Senior JONES, JANET-Band 1,2,3,4. council 3,4; Class vice-president 4; Class treasurer 2; Student Council 3; Pep Club 1,2; Soul Swingers 1,2; FBLA 3, Historian 3; MES 4; Volleyball 1,2; NHS 4; Band Queen Attendant 4. KANDALAFT, VICKIE-Cheerleader 1; Band 1,2,3, Majorette 1,2,3, Head 1; First Attendant-Miss DHS 1; Tennis 3,4; Volleyball 3; Student Council 3; MES 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2; FBLA 4; FTA 3,4, vice-president 3, president 4; Powder Puff Football 1,2,3,4,captain 3; Notre Masque 3; NHS 4; Who’s Who 4; Reveille Class Editor 4. KEIRSEY, LORI-Band 1,2,3,4; MES 1,2,3; FTA 4; FBLA 4, reporter 4; NHS 4; Charm Club 1; Volleyball 1,2; Pep Club 1, 2; Class President 3; Snowflake Queen Attendant 3; Soul Swingers 1,2,3,4; Notre Masque 3,4, Play Production 3; Science Aide 3; Powder Puff Football 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3;YARC 2; Voice Award 2,3. KJNCY, MIKE-Concert Choir 3. LACY, RHONDA-FHA 2; Art Club 4; COE 4. LANE, WENDY-COE 4; Pep Club 3; FHA 2; Mixed Chorus 3; Pop Choir 2. LEATHERS, M ARY-Art Club 1,2,3; Pep Club 1; FHA 3; COE 4. LONG, KR1STI-FHA 2,3,4, Queen Attendant 3; NHS 4; Powder Puff Football 2,3; Class Secretary 4; FTA 3,4; Pep Club 2,3; Notre Masque 2,3; COE 4; Band 1,2. McCANNE, MARY-Band 1,2,3, Majorette 2, Feature Twirler 3; COE 4; Spanish Club 2; Pep Club 1. McGHEE, LAURA-Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3;Notre Masque 3,4; secretary 4; Play Productions 3,4;Contest Production 4; Reveille Editor 4; NHS 4; FTA 3,4; Wlio’s Who 4; Debate 3. McGUIRE, BOBBY-Student Council 2; COE 4, President 4. McMILLIAN, CINDI-Pep Club 1,4, President 4; Art Club 2; Charm Club 2; Notre Masque 2,3; Volleyball 3; BEARCAT Sports Editor 4; Cheerleader 3,4, captain 3, co-captain 4; Football Mascot 4; Who’s Who 4; Powder Puff Football 2,3,4; Track 4. McNEELEY, PATRICIA-Spanish Club 2; Pep Club 3; COE 4. MADDOX, SUSIE-Band 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4. MARLOW, RUTH-Band 1,2,3,4;Track 3; FHA 2,4; Rainbow Girls 3, Historian 3 ; Pop Choir 3; Mixed Chorus 4. MERRISS, JEFF-D Club 4; Football 3,4; Wrestling 3; COE 4; Weightlifters 3. MIDDLETON, RONNIE-Band 1,2,3,4; Chess Club 1,2,3,4. MILLER, DIANE-Pep Club 1,2; FTA 3,4; Spanish Club 3,4; FBLA 4; Social Studies Aide 3; NHS 3,4, President 4; Co-Editor of the BEARCAT 4; Who’s Who 4. MILLER, KATHIE-Spanish Club 3,4, president 4;Soul Swingers 3,4; Pep Club 4; Pop Choir 4; NHS 4, treasurer 4; Student Council 4. MOORE, BARBARA-COE 4. MOORE, TERRY-COE 4. MORGAN, RONNY-COE 4; Band 1,2,3,4. MOURFIELD, CHRIS-Band 1,2,3,4; Notre Masque 1,3,4, Contest Drama Production 4; Drama Productions 3,4. NORMAN, KIM-Band 1,2,3,4, Band Aide 4; FTA 3,4; FHA 2; Pep Club 2; Notre Masque 3,4, Drama Production 3; Powder Puff Football 2,3,4; COE 4. O’DONNELL, LAURA-Band 1,2,3,4, Twirler 1,2, Feature 3,4; Cheerleader 1; Student Council 1; Girl Scouts 1,2; Band Queen Attendant 2; YCB’s 1,2,3,4, treasurer 3, president 4; FTA 3,4, reporter 4; Volleyball 3,4; Powder Puff Football 1,2,3,4, MVP 2, Captain 4; English Aide 4; COE 4; Track 3. PAUL, JAY-COE 4. PHILLIPS, BRYAN-Band 1, Drum Major 1, Stage Band 2,3,4; COE 4. 80 Directory PLUNKETT, PAUL-Pop Choir 1,2,3,4; Soul Swingers 2,3,4; Notre Masque 2,3,4; English Aide 4; Drama Production 3,4; Who's Who 4. PIKE, BOBBI-Pep Club 1; Notre Masque 2; Band 1,2; FTA 3; FHA 2,3,4, Recreational 4, FHA Queen Attendant 4; Class secretary 3; Top Magazine Salesman 3; Powder Puff Football 1.2.3.4, captain 3,4; English Aide 4. RAINEY, STEVE-DClub 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Basketball I;COE 4;Chess Club 1. RAMSEY, DEBBIE-COE 4; Pep Club 1,2,3; FHA 2. REED, WAYNE-FFA 1,2,3; COE 4; REYNOLDS, RON-Band 1,2,3,4; COE 4; Pep Club 2. ROBINETT, PHILLIP-COE 4. ROSS, THERESA-Band 1,2; Class secretary 1,2; Pep Club 1,2; Notre Masque 1,2; Class vice-president 3; FTA 3,4; FHA 2,3,4, reporter 3, vice-president 4; NHS 4; FBLA 4, parliamentarian 4; COE 4, secretary 4; Student Council 4; Teacher Aide 3. ROWLAND, TERRY-FFA 1,2,3,4. SHELTON, DIANA-Pep Club 1,2; Student Council 1; Band 1, 2.3.4, Queen Attendant 1; FBLA 4, vice-president 4; First Attendant to Miss DHS 3; Soul Swingers 1,2,3,4; Powder Puff Football 2; Choir 2,3,4. SMITH, JOY-FBLA 2,3,4, secretary 3, president 4, district secretary 4; Volleyball 1; Snowflake Queen Attendant 2; Pep Club 1; Soul swingers 1; Band 1,2,3; Student Council 2,3; Powder Puff Football 2,3; Student Body President 4; Who’s Who 4. STANLEY, KENT-Band 1,2,3,4; Chess Club 3,4. STEPHENS, DON-Notre Masque 2; FTA 3; BEARCAT Staff Writer 4. SUMMERS. GARY-FFA 2,3,4; Football 1. TOWNSEND, TESS-Art Club 4. TUSCHOFF, CINDY-Pep Club 1; Spanish Club 2; Band 1,2,3, 4; All-County Band 3,4. WARBR1TTON, DAVID-Concert Choir 1,2,3,4. WARD, TERRI-Teacher’s secretary 4; Powder Puff Football 1, 2,4; Snowflake Queen Attendant 2; Art Club 3; Basketball Queen Attendant 3;Class president 1; FTA 3,4, Treasurer 4; Notre Masque 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4, captain 4; Reveille Organization Editor and Co-Editor. WASBUTSKY, JOEY-COE 4; Art Club 4; Chess Club 4. WAUER. DANNY-Football 3; Wrestling 3; Art Club 4. WILLIAMS, JANET-YCB’s 3,4;Cheerleader 1;FHA 1,2,3; Notre Masque 2; Pep Club 1,2; FBLA 2; Charm Club 2; Home Economics Aide 3,4. WILLIAMS, MIKE-Pep Club 1,2; D Club 3,4; Football 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; COE 4. WISEMAN, PEGGY-Pep Club 1; Pop Choir 1; Soul Swingers 2, 4; Math Aide 3; FTA 4; Reveille Features Editor 4. YOUNG, KENNY-Cross Country 1,2,3,4, State 4, captain 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4, Stage Band 2,3,4;Track 1,2,3,4, State 2,3,4; D Club 1,2,3,4; Indoor Track 4; All-County Band 3,4; Student of the Month 3. OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: Seniors from left to right,Cindi McMillan, Peggy Wiseman, and Jeff Garner are eager to express their feelings. ABOVE: In the move to new class rooms, Gregg Guilliams, right, lends a hand to seniors Doug Land, left, and Terri Doyle, center. 81 82 Juniors We Are Wandering Changing, changing, ever changing. Like the waves upon the sand. Reaching in to find a meaning. Reaching out to touch a hand.” -Davis Wc are wandering Like the shadows of the sun. Never quite the same at evening As when morning had begun. ✓ 83 Girls Hold All Junior Class Offices Mclana Aarant David Adams Pepe Araujo Rick Abbott Kenny Adams Mike Bagby Rick Acton Jeannie Alsup Robert Barr 84 Dolores Bateman Marilyn Bowman Darlene Carter Steve Bell Joy Briggs Tom Chamberlain Mike Bien Sharon Burke Tony Clark Deborah Boothe Terry Burleson Angie Coffey Stan Bounds Kim Carrigan Tim Cooksey LEFT: Junior class officers and sponsors for 1975-76 arc standing left to right: Claudius Jenkins, sponsor; Julie Smith, secretary; Renee Hathcock, president; Sharon Burke, treasurer; and Tom Doyle, sponsor. James Hewitt, sponsor, is at the piano, and Kim Jordan, vice-president, is sitting. FAR LEFT OPPOSITE PAGE: Junior wrestler, Dan McCIintock, consults with Coach Boyce Wooley before his match. LEFT OPPOSITE PAGE: Mike Parris and Harry Maldonado, both juniors, grin and bear it during second hour Missouri History. 85 Juniors Take Part in Student Government BELOW: Junior student council representatives arc from left to right, Linda Morgan, Renee Hathcock, Pam Hunott, Wayne Hictt, Pam Palmer, and Greg Miller. Not pictured is Mike Bagby. OPPOSITE PAGE CENTER: Terri Ward, senior, assists Randy Cooper, junior, with his accounting. In the background is Tecna Payne, a junior. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: Pam Palmer busies herself with a Missouri History assignment while Kenny Mayer takes time to smile for the camera. Randy Cooper Kim Crawford Shelley Denson Cathy Cox Rita Curd Jim Dowdy Jeff Cox Kenny Dement Vicky Durham 86 BOTTOM RIGHT: Kenny Mayer, a junior in debate class, prepares for his speech. TOP RIGHT: Ed Phillips, left, Pennie Shelton, center, and Steve Williams, foreground, concentrate on Algebra II. OPPOSITE PAGE: Mike Grubbs and Angie Gibson are sophomore class favorites. Vicki Garner Jim Gibson Mark Gregg Mark Gates Kirk Gilbow Mike Grubbs Angie Gibson Pat Griesmer Greg Guilliams 88 Grubbs and Gibson: Class Favorites Tammy Hamlett Debbie Haney Mike Harmon Renee Hathcock Grant Hampton Yvonne Hargiss Beverly Hartline Rick Henderson 89 90 OPPOSITE PAGE EAR LEFT: Junior guys, from left to right, John McGowan, Jim Dowdy, Greg Miller, and Mitchell Parris, focus on the camera and a basketball game. OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: Junior Rob Land sure knows where to hide when the going gets rough! UPPER LEFT: Lisa Ringer takes care of the chill factor by wearing warm gloves in typing class. UPPER RIGHT: Susan Taylor, a junior in accounting, looks over her assignment. Pam Hunott Laurie Jeffery Kim Jordan Cheryl Hutchcraft Cheryl Jaeger John Jibben Guy Johnson Mike Kestncr John Kimbrel Vicky Johnston Steve Kirby 91 RIGHT: Albert Phcglcy and an unseen partner struggle with the harness, one of the exercises in boys’ physical education. Assisting them arc from left to right. Bill Taylor, Jack Pullum, and Mike Grubbs. OPPOSITE PAGE: Juniors from left to right, Tamme Hamlett, Pam Palmer, Sharon Burke, and Cheryl Hutchcraft take on the difficult task of choosing their class rings. BOTTOM: John Kimbrel, a junior in the DHS Varsity Band, warms up before the I-'all Festival Parade. Robert Land Kelly Lawrence Tresa Lee Kim Lemons Gena Long Herman Lunsford 92 Diane Lay Myron Litzer Dan McClintock Juniors Select Class Rings Ken McCollough Janell Martin Sherry McDonald Joe Marvel John McGowan Kenny Mayer Linda Maddox Greg Miller Harry Maldonado Gary Mitchell 93 Sharon Mitchell Linda Morgan Ralph Morgan Mike Parris Mitchell Parris Teena Payne Greg Morrow Pam Palmer Randy Penick Albert Phegley ABOVE: Junior Greg Miller accepts his award for the player with the most free throws at the Annual Basketball Banquet. RIGHT: Norma Shcrfield seems to ponder over a comment made by her unseen chemistry teacher. Bill Rowers. OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: Juniors from left to right. Randy Cooper, Donna Sutton. Kim Crawford, Angie Gibson. Linda Morgan, and Nancy Pippins vote on issues brought up during a class meeting. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: Wayne Hiett, a junior wrestler at D.H.S., sizes up his man during a match between Dexter and Cape. 94 Juniors Find Themselves Through School Activities 95 Juniors Attract Attention RIGHT: One of the highlights of the D Club initiation was the crowning of the D Club Queen. Lance Espey, center, shares his joy with Juniors Steve Williams, left, and John McGowan, right. CENTER: Mike Bien, right, and Dan Malloy, left, arc caught in the shuffle of changing from study hall to another classroom. RIGHT: John McGowan visits the Physics class and plays around with a gigantic slinky. BELOW: Renee’ Hathcock, cadet teaching under Linda Billings in 8th grade History, works with her students using the overhead projector. Mike Richard Lisa Ringer Kay Rowland Tim Richmond Teresa Rodgers Linda Schacherbaucr Donna Rickman Greg Ross Tom Schuerenberg 96 97 Don Seymore Janet Sifford Pennic Shelton Bobby Smith Norma Shcrfield Julie Smith Doug Shipman Marie Smith Dale Sielert Mike Smith Terry Stearns Susan Taylor Robin Stegall Craig Tharp Denya Stewart Tammy Thompson Donna Sutton Robert Tuley Bill Taylor Michael Vowels Sandra Waggoner Farrell Webber Arlen Walker Steve Williams Rick Ward Tammy Woolard Rick Watkins Debbie Young Rob Watkins LaDon Young Juniors Learn By Experience LEFT: Farrell Webber, left, Steve Kirby, center, and Dean Henry are assisted by Mr. Flowers in taking the oxygen count of water in Advanced Biology. OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: Mike Reese, left, and Kelly Swinger, right, clown around during a home basketball game against Bernie. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: Pepc Araujo, the foreign exchange student, meets with others in the lobby at half time of the “A” basketball game with Bernie. 99 V. Soplio 11 tores y A Game of Life Life is a dangerous game. Almost like a football game, If you’re fragile. When you’re tackled you’ll break. People are always right at your heels, Trying to bring you down with them, Most of the time, someone’s there to Put you back together again. by Pat Griesmer 100 101 Crystal Adams Janet Adams Vaughn Arthur Mary Autrey Shelly Alexander Debbie Anderson Terry Arnholt Marty Averett Andrea Ayers Linda Ayers Ayers :i ltd Roper Voted Favorites RIGHT: Tony Roper, left, and Linda Ayers arc sophomore class favorites. OPPOSITE FAR RIGHT: Karen Edwards proceeds to set her margins in typing class. OPPOSITE RIGHT: Sophomore Cindy Jaeger is caught in action while cheering at a B-team basketball game. 102 Greg Baker Steve Bishop Steve Brown Jerri Baker Ernest Black Tracy Brown Jay Barbour James Britton Phillip Bryant Dana Barnes Kevin Brown Joe Campbell Chris Becker Pam Brown Tim Campbell Henry Takes Charge of Sophomores OPPOSITE RIGHT: Denny Jarrell, left, Steve Hunott, and Kevin Brown, right, await the morning bell before school. OPPOSITE EAR RIGHT: Jeff Garner demonstrates to sophomore Lance Espey how to “talk into a bunsen burner” in sixth hour biology. BELOW: Sophomore class officers and sponsors from left to right arc Ishmacl Smith, sponsor; Joanne Newcomer, sponsor; Kelly May, vice-president; Sherri Vinson, treasurer; Lisa Agey, sponsor; Maxine Clodfcltcr, sponsor; and Bob Henry, president. Not pictured is Rhonda Waggoner, secretary. Sherri Christman Jim Coffey Steve Creg Terri Christian Kenny Cook Dan Cunningham Shay Clayton Robin Creg Barry Curtis Penny Dailey Ann Darcy Mike Davis Teresa Davis Paul Day Kevin DcArman Andrcc DeJ our nett Debra Dodson Dug Dubois Martha Hakes Barry Eakin Larry Eaves 105 Tim Flowers La Rhonda Fields Robin Frields Randy Fulkerson Connie Gaines Kim Gaines Scott Gaines Debbie Gales 106 Karen Edwards LaDonna Elies Lance Espey Eddie Fisher Sophomores Represent Class In Student Government ABOVE: Pictured above are sophomore student council representatives standing from left to right, Charlie Trimble, Bryce Matthews, Bob Henry, and Linda Ayers, and in front, Cathy Kanda-laft, Scott Keirsey, and Sherry Pixlcy. OPPOSITE PAGE FAR RIGHT: Posing from left to right are sophomores Roger Hyslop, Bob Henry, Steve Hunott, Vaughn Arthur, left, and Doug Summers, right, prepare for an experiment in sixth hour biology. 107 Tammy Geary Danny Gordon Sue Gerleman Sheila Gott Dennis Gilkcy Larry Graham Mike Gisi Kim Green Sophomores Demonstrate Their Skills 108 Mike Green Mike Hall Terry Griffey Gyslaine Hancock Johnny Grimes Lori Haney Carol Grubbs Dwight Harty Rick Guilliams John Harvey OPPOSITE PAGE: Number 23, Rick Guilliams, keeps his eyes on the ball-handler. UPPER LEFT: Robin Frieids, left, and Kelly May, right, two sophomore girls enrolled in general shop, demonstrate how to use a power saw. UPPER RIGHT: Sophomore B-team cheerleader, Sheila Payton, waits for the action to begin after a time out. Kim Henderson Paul Hester Teresa Horner Starla Henderson Bob Henry Terry Hill Charles Hornback Chris Huls Steve Hunott 109 Terry Hux Cindy Jacgar Bill Hunsperger Susan Hytcn Larry Hunsperger Cercnda Jackson James Hutson Gary Jackson Roger Hyslop Denny Jarrell ABOVE: Shelly Alexander, left, and Linda Ayers, right, appear to be concentrating on something other than their assignment. RIGHT: Dwight Harty, sophomore band member, awaits the beginning of a parade during varsity band marching season. OPPOSITE PAGE: Sophomore B-team cheerleader. Sherry Christman, leads the crowd in a cheer during time out. 110 Gaining Experience Is What It’s All About Scott Jenkins Jamie Jennings Albert Johnson Randy Jones Cathy Kandalaft Scott Keirsey Benny Kennedy Debbie Kester Linda Kidd Lisa Lancaster 111 Sophomores Strive For Knowledge ABOVE: Sherry Pixley and Bryce Matthews discuss the day’s events after school in the lobby. OPPOSITE PAGE UPPER RIGHT: Starla Henderson, left, and Carol Grubbs, right, research history topics in the library. OPPOSITE PAGE UPPER EAR RIGHT: Audrey Robinson, a sophomore, scurries in the halls between classes. OPPOSITE PAGE LOWER RIGHT: Sophomore Cindy Triplett attempts a proof on the board in geometry. Chris Land James Link Gayle McClard Debra McDonald Kim LaRue Donna Lopcr Mike McCollough David McGhee Vickie Lee Richard Lunsford Linda McCoy Lanny Maddox 112 d Hilda Maldonado Linda Matthews Wade Metcalf Brad Mangus Kelly May Sherry Montgomery Bryce Matthews Kevin May Nick Moore 113 Ray Morgan Tommy Orr Mike Penney Pam Morrow Cathy Owens Jennifer Petty Jay Musgraves Keith Parris Marsha Pierce Randall Niehaus Sheila Payton Sherry Pixley Terri O’Dell Rena Peacock Amanda Plunkett RIGHT: Sophomores conduct an experiment in geometry class. They are, from left to right, Denny Jarrell, Tammy Geary, Kevin Brown, and Karen Edwards. OPPOSITE PAGE: Lori Haney, left, and Andrea Ayers, right, demonstrate how to disect a crayfish in biology class. k 114 SopHo Are Easier To Learn 11 ores Lynn Porter Bill Poyner Jack Putney Mark Reed Roberta Renfro Audrey Robinson Tony Roper Linda Ross Debbie Rushing John Shell Randy Shelton Nancy Simpson Tara Skelton Cy Smith Kenny Smith 115 Teresa Smith Terry Smith Jim Stanley Pam Starns Stan Snider Janice Stanford Tony Stanford Julie Stevens Doug Summers Gary Sweeney Kelly Swinger Tom Taylor Devosha Thacker Sophomores Look Forward To 1978 116 OPPOSITE PAGE: Cindy Triplett and Karen Edwards get together with their “1978” socks. LEFT: Sophomores Naomi Undcrhilc, left and Debbie Anderson, right, seem hard at work doing research in the library. Cindy Triplett Kim Webber Cynthia Worley James Troxcll David Wellman Lessa Worley Cammy Tharp Naomi Undcrhilc Joe Williams Donna Young Cindy Thrower Nancy Vanderheyden Vicky Williams Jerry Young Charles Trimble Sherri Vinson Marla Williamson Terry Montgomery 117 118 My Freshman Year My freshman year wasn't fun at first. I was so scared that I didn’t know what to do. I kind of got over it that morning. Third hour I goofed. I went into the wrong room! I went into Mr. Smith’s classroom when I should have gone into Coach Wade’s room. Coach Wade came into Mr. Smith’s room and got me. As we were walking to his class, he told me that he had been looking for me. When we got there, he looked at his class and said, “I found her!” He said it really funny. The class started laughing and I thought that I would die right then. After the first day everything was all right. I got over being scared. I loved my freshman year! by Sherry McDonald 119 ABOVE: Freshman class officers for 1975-76 arc standing from left to right, Mark McMillion, president; Cindi Jenkins, secretary; John Nelson, treasurer; Chris Lemons, vice-president; and sponsor, Sandra Edmondson. UPPER RIGHT: Freshman, Tammy Beyer, flips over Kim Webber during Junior Varsity cheerlcading practice. Other Junior Varsity cheerleaders are from left to right, Cindy Jaeger, Sherry Chrisman, Sheila Payton, and Gayle McClard. FAR RIGHT: Don Jones, left, and John Johnson, right, experiment with the theory of atomic fission by using dominoes while in physical science. Vicki Abbott Harold Alsup Kenny Bader Sharon Alexander Roger Alsup Tina Baker Sheryl Albcrson Tony Alsup Linda Barrall 120 Frosh Get Into High School Spirit Roger Battles Tracy Bennett Bobby Beyer Tammy Beyer Todd Boyd Kevin Branock Rod Brillhart Judy Brown Peggy Calhoun Mark Cantrell Sherri Cantrell Clcd Caraker Todd Bowles David Busby Annette Carter 121 Freshmen Get Things Done ABOVE: Freshman student council members for 1975-76 arc, from left to right, back row, Keith Tate, Terry Christian, Mark McMillion, and Brad Schweiss. Front row, from left to right are, Sandi Seymore, Lisa O’Donnell, and Sharon Alexander. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: Freshmen Paula Kester, left, and Sandy Clippard show that not all classes arc interesting all the time. OPPOSITE PAGE FAR RIGHT: Freshmen Sharon Alexander and Rhonda Lewis share a conversation in in the hall between classes. Donna Carter Terry Christian Cindy Cooper Jeff Crawford John Chamberlain Kerry Clark Tambra Coots Claudia Davis Alan Chappell Sandy Clippard Jean Ann Crane David Davis 122 Donna Davis Melvin Davis Ralph Day Jim Dement Janinc Dicks David Dutton Michelle DuBois Floyd Fdwards Marc Edwards Ginger Elfrank Sandy Elies Anthony Eubanks Gndy Featherston Charles Fulford Cindy Garland Sherry Ferguson Jayme Fulkerson Tom Gallegos Karin Finch Rodney Fulkerson Paula Garner Susan Fraser Brenda Gaines Angie Gillcs Ricky Freed Tracy Gaines Lee Godwin 124 Frosh Enjoy High School OPPOSITE’. PAGE LEFT: Freshmen Andy Johnson and James Ragsdale find the piano seat a satisfactory place to study. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: From left to right, Alice Pullum, Kim Vu, and Tambra Coots enjoy eating lunch. LEFT: Freshman John Nelson practices diligently on his tennis. Jo Green Earl Hagy Jimmy Hargiss Scott Horn James Griesmcr Garry Hallmark David Hartline John Hume Lois Griesmer Teresa Hampton Brad lliett Bobbie Hunsperger 125 Freshmen I Work 1 Jf With f Faculty Kathy Jackson Andy Johnson Doris Jones Walter Jackson John Johnson Brenda Kcnshalo Jim Jarrell Kenny Johnson Paula Kester Cindy Jenkins David Johnston Rhonda King Tammy Jincs Don Jones Ricky Lacy 126 Michael Lane Terri Leathers Cary Levart Robin Leathers Chris Lemons Rhonda Lewis BOTTOM: f reshmen, from left to right, Keith Parris, Rose Odle, Linda Smith, and Cindy Jenkins, share some gossip at their lockers. OPPOSITE PAGE: Dorothy Rankin, home economics teacher, and Donna Davis, freshman, prepare hot dogs during a home football game. Jeff Lincoln Brian McClintock Mark McMillion Freddy Manees Steve London Shannon McGowan Melba McNecley LaDonna Mathis Randy Lovins James McGuire Ruth McRoy Jeff Matthews 127 Frosh Hitch Up To High School Renee Mattison Curtis Maze Charlene Middleton Kevin Miller Ken Minton Scott Minton Randall Morgan Robert Morrow Jeffrey Myers John Nelson Rose Odle Lisa O'Donnell Jerry Ott Linda Payne Don Peters 128 OPPOSITE PAGE: Freshman boys are caught loafing in the hall. They are, from left to right, John Nelson, Jeff Matthews, Keith Tate, and Ken Minton. LEFT: Freshman class favorites Jamie Fulkerson and Scott Minton should have no trouble finding a ride. Brenda Pruitt James Ragsdale Bill Sandusky Sydney Pulliam Karen Rannclls Tammie Schuerenberg Jody Pixley Henry Putney Jeffrey Rogers Sharon Porter Lisa Pyle Rhonda Ross Lisa Pippens Alice Pullum Paula Robinson 129 LEFT: Freshman Tom Williamson studies American History in Mr. Sherfield’s second hour class. RIGHT: From left to right, Todd Boyd, Lee Godwin, Mark McMillion, and Chris Lemons take a break during their Freshman Physical Science class. Robert Shell Bobbi Snider Janice Stegall Lisa Shipman Bobby Snider Lcsa Strauser Brad Schweiss Nina Short Donna Stanford Ilona Suhany Sandy Seymore Janes Smith Wendy Starns Keith Tate Cindy Shahan Linda Smith Diane Stayton Kevin Tate 130 Freshmen Strive To Learn Jan Triplett Diane Vanderheyden Nancy Taylor John Terrill Melinda Tippcn Judy Warren William Weathers Elaine Vaughn Rodney Vaughn Kim Voss Kendall Williamson Steve Wood Gary Williams Tom Williams Carol Williamson Debbie Woodruff Gina Worley Phil Wray 131 132 Royalty I have led her home, my love, my only friend. There is none like her, none. And never yet so warmly ran my blood And sweetly, on and on Calming itself to the long-wish’d-for end. Full to the banks, close on the promised good. None like her, none. Just now the dry-tongued laurels’ pattering talk Seem’d her light foot along the garden walk. And shook my heart to think she comes once more But even then 1 heard her close the door. The gates of Heaven are closed, and she is gone. Tennyson 133 Melody Reigns As Miss DHS; Students Vote Sonja For Snowflake Queen Melody Frields reigns as the 1976 Miss DHS. On September 11, Melody was chosen from a field of eight candidates. Two contestants represented each class in the pageant. Melody Frields and Tammy Creg were the senior candidates; the juniors were represented by Jackie Mice and Janet Putnam; Cindy Jaeger and Sherry Pixley were the sophomore candidates; and the freshmen candidates were Jamie Fulkerson and Karen Rannells. Attending the new Miss DHS are Jackie Hice as first attendant and Karen Rannells as second attendant. Sonja Gibson, a senior, was voted 1976 Snowflake Queen by her fellow students. Last year’s queen, Kim Teets, crowned her successor at the annual Snowflake Dance held on January 10. Sonja’s escort was senior Mike Williams. Candidates from each class are voted on at the dance and the new queen reigns over the dance. Sonja’s attendants are, junior Sandra Waggoner, escorted by Mike Parris, sophomore Julie Stevens, escorted by Bobby Henry, and freshman Karen Rannells, escorted by Scott Minton. MISS DHS J Melody Frields. 134 135 Tammy and Susan Reign Over Homecoming Activities Sophomore Tammy Geary was crowned football homecoming queen by retiring queen Renee Hathcock at the 1975-76 football homecoming games against Sikeston on October 17. Tammy’s escort was Warren Horton. Her court consisted of Angie Gibson, escorted by Bob Geary, and Sherry Pixley, escorted by Randy Hiett. Sherry Pixley is not pictured. January 23, 1976, was the night that Susan Hyten was crowned basketball homecoming queen by retiring queen, Angie Gibson. Susan, a sophomore, was escorted by Mark Guethle. Lisa O’Donnell, escorted by Greg Miller, Linda Ayers, escorted by Mike Williams, and Kim Jordan, escorted by Lance Espey, were the royalty attendants. 136 Musicians and Homemakers Select Kellie and Janet Band members chose sophomore Kellie Swinger to reign as the 1975-76 band queen. Kellie, escorted by Joe Marvel, was crowned by Kim Crawford during half time at the Dexter-Poplar Bluff game on October 25. A candidate from each class is nominated with the final decision made as members vote for their choice. The senior candidate was Janet Jones, escorted by Steve Rainey. Cheryl Jaeger, escorted by Kenny Young, represented the junior band members. Jayme Fulkerson, the freshman candidate, was escorted by Mark McMillion. Janet Jones is not pictured. Janet Putnam, a junior, was voted FHA queen by the Dexter Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America here at DHS. Bobbi Pike, a senior, and Teresa Lee, a junior, are the attendants. 140 141 ABOVE: In recognition of the Bicentennial Year, the D.H.S. Varsity Marching Band forms a 76 on the football field. RIGHT: Band council members for 1975-76 are, front row from left to right, David Gaede, Melody Ffields, Lori Keirsey, and Janet Jones. Back row from left to right are, Tim Chamberlain, Mark Gates, Dan McClintock, and Gayle McClard. OPPOSITE PAGE BELOW: Varsity twirlers from left to right are, Denya Stewart, Kim Crawford, Laura O’Donnell, Renee Hathcock, Mary Jo Allen, Kellie Swinger, and Kim La Rue. OPPOSITE PAGE ABOVE: Lori Keirsey and Chris Land were the only two varsity band members to make the 1976 All-District Band. 142 Clippard Directs Varsity Hand This year the D.H.S. Marching Bearcat Band kept busy performing half-time shows for every home football game and participating in local parades. In addition to this, the band went to Poplar Bluff on September 23, 1975, to participate in the annual marching festival. Then, on October 11, it traveled to Kennett to compete in a marching contest. Mr. Mike Clippard became director of the varsity band this year. During the summer of’75, he attended the Cassavent Marching Clinic in order to learn new techniques in marching. When he returned, he applied these methods to the band and led them on to a successful marching season. 143 Concert Band is Xo. 1 The Varsity Concert Band had quite a successful season this year. The beginning of concert season was actually the close of marching season as the band performed a marching concert-the first one in three years. Other concerts included the Christmas Concert and the Winter Pops. Both were performed for capacity crowds. On March 9, the band traveled to Puxico to perform in the annual County Band Festival. All-county band members from Dexter participated in the all-county portion of the show. . The band received a rating of one at the annual band contest in Cape Girardeau on March 19, 1976. A one rating is the best rating that can be received. Many ensembles and soloists also received one ratings. These people traveled to Columbia for the state contest on April 22, 1976. Concert season closed with a spring concert in May in which the senior band members were honored. ABOVE: Senior band members are, bottom row left to right Janet Jones, Kim Norman, Laura McGhee, Diana Shelton, Mary Jo Allen, Laura O’Donnell, Tim Chamberlain, Ron Alsup, Ruth Marlow, Cindy Tuschoff, Lori Kcirsey. Top row Kent Stanley, Chris Mourfield, Melody Frields, Carol Braswell, David Gaede, Diane Hodder, Ron Middleton, Carl Hester, Ron Morgan, Carlos Christian, and Mark Hutchcraft. RIGHT: Varsity pep band members rest after a basketball game. They are from left to right Gayle McClard, Kim Norman, Mike Clippard, Audrey Robinson, Carol Braswell, and Kathy Owens. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM: The D.H.S. Varsity Concert Band assembles in the gym for a picture. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: Volunteer members of the pep band are from left to right, Cindy Tuschoff, Rita Curd, Pam Hunott, Janncll Martin, and Charlie Trimble. OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: Vicki Gamer proves that band is hard work as she practices diligently during class. 144 145 Jr. Varsity and Stage Baud Hold Many Concerts The Jr. Varsity Band under the direction of Michael Clippard, has given many performances for the public’s entertainment. The band marched in four parades, including the Cotton Carnival at Sikeston, and participated in a marching contest in Kennett. These instrumentalists also executed two half time shows. During concert season, this inspired group of young musicians combined their talents with the musical abilities of other bands in order to please the ears of the community’s music lovers. In the fall, they united with the varsity band for a marching conert. Later in the year, the Dexter bandsmen joined with the Poplar Bluff Freshman Band for a joint-concert in the neighboring municipality. Dexter was the scene of this year’s Freshman Band Concert. This year’s Stage Band, also under the direction of Mike Clippard, performed at a number of special occasions. This first-class assemblage of jazz musicians entertained at the District Teachers meeting in Cape Girardeau in March. In addition to this, in April they played at the Sew with Cotton Contest and hosted a Stage Vand festival. Also in April, the band achieved the honor of playing at Doniphan High School’s Junior-Senior Prom. Later in the month of May they gave a concert in the West City Park. 146 LEFT: Members of Stage Band are left to right at bottom of picture, C. Trimble, D. Barnes, M. Parris, T. Ward, and T. Chamberlain. From top to bottom on hillside, M. Gates, K. DeArman, and J. Jones. Sitting at top from left to right, C. Land, K. Norman, and R. Hiett. Standing are M. Clippard, director, J. Shell, S. Vinson, T. Hamlett, B. Poyner, K. Tate, R. Abbott, D. McClintock, and D. Land. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Freshman twirlers for 1975-76 are from left to right, Gena Worley, Sherry Ferguson, Theresa Hampton, Jamie Fulkerson, and Lisa O’Donnell. ABOVE LEFT: Stage Band saxophone players from left to right, Chris Land, Randy Hiett, and Mitchell Parris work out their part to Moon River. ABOVE RIGHT: Caught in their 3rd hour stage band class preparing for a concert in the park during the Strawberry Festival, May 23, are from left to right, Tim Chamberlain, Terri Ward, and Mark Gates. 147 Choirs Perfor I I Four Concerts RIGHT: Soul Swinger officers are from left to right, Lori Keirscy, president; Diana Shelton, secretary-treasurer; and Jerry Baker, vice-president. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Members of Soul Swingers are front row from left to right, L. Kcirsey and J. Bowen, Director. Second row D. Shelton, G. Long, and S. Gerle-mcn. Third row, R. Ross.T. Hamlett, J. Baker, and R. Henderson. Fourth row, K. Miller, K. Norman, K. LaRue, and S. Montgomery. Fifth row, C. Worley, S. Vinson, and C. Adams. Sixth row, L. Jeffreys, N. Simpson, V. Williams, and C. Cooper. Seventh row, P. Dailey, J. Jarrell, D. Adams, and T. Chamberlain. Eighth row, R. Battles, K. Cook, T. Smith, and P. Plunkett. Members of Pop Choir are first row from left to right, K. Voss, J. Green, L. Smith, T. Jincs, T. Hampton. Second row, R. Ross, D. Davis, Marc Edwards, S. Gcrlcman, J. Pullum, C. Davis, K. Miller, T. Gaines. Third row, J. Jarrell, L. Pyle, S. Clippard, G. Worley, K. Finch, T. Baker, J. Fulkerson, P. Gamer, C. Hutchcraft. Fourth row, L. Godwin, B. Kennedy, R. Battles, T. Boyd, D. VanderHyden, M. McNeely, T. Bennett, and P. Plunkett. Sitting at piano, T. Hamlett. 148 Soul Swingers began their activities this year with a pop-music concert in November. Their next performance was a Christmas program in which they performed in the afternoon for the school, and in the evening for the public. In conjunction with the Concert Choir, the Soul Swingers presented an Easter program for a very large audience. The Soul Swingers held a Spring Concert in May. The group also taped two programs to be shown on KFVS Television this spring. This year’s Pop Choir was made up almost entirely by freshmen with a few upperclassmen. This group performed one concert by themselves and have had a busy year. Several members were selected to sing in the honor choir that went to the district music contest in Cape Girardeau. The Mixed Chorus had a very successful season this year. Besides performing in every concert done at the school, they also received a superior rating of II at the state music contest. Kim Gaines was the accompanist, with Richard Comeau and Tracy Bennett on the guitar, and Roger Battles on the drums. Members of Mixed Chorus are first row standing left to right, S. Christman, V. Williams, L. Kidd, C. Becker, S. McDonald, T. Fields, J. Baker, R.Creg, T. Smith, M. Fakes and S. Montgomery. Second row, C. Thrower, L. Jeffreys,T. Lee, K. Weber, A. Plunkett, K. Henderson, T. Brown, M. Autrey, P. Ewing, J. Jarrell, L. Morgan. V. Lee, and D. Thacker. Third row, R. Marlowe, L. Fields, J. Hudson, D. Warbritton, H. Lunsford, J. Dowdy, T. Smith, R. Barr, V. Durham, N. Simpson, T. Odell, and R. Lunsford. Sitting at piano is Kim Gaines. 149 Members of Student Council for 1975-76 are, lying on ground, left to right, Keith Tate, Sue Hilke, and Jeff Garner. Second row, Kathie Miller, Linda Morgan, Renee Hathcock, Charles Trimble, Linda Ayers, Sharon Alexander, Lisa O’Donnell, Terry Christian, Sandy Seymore, Doug Land, Mark Me Million, and Brad Schwciss. Third row. Bob Henry, Melody Frields, Greg Miller, Randy Hiett, Theresa Ross, Bryce Matthews, Sherry Pixley, Kathy Kandalaft, Pam Palmer, Scott Keirsey, Pam Hunott, Wayne Hiett, and Joy Smith. National Honor Society members for 1975-76 are, front row left to right, Joy Smith, Bill Flowers (sponsor), and Theresa Ross. Second row. Melody Frields, and Lori Keirsey. Third row, Terry Jarrells, Laura Jo McGhee, Kim Fralick, and Janet Jones. Fourth row, Kathie Miller, Diane Miller, and David Gaede. Fifth row, Carol Braswell, Cindy Culbertson, and Vicki Edwards. Sixth row, Randy Hiett, Warren Horton, and Vickie Kandalaft. Top row, Doug Land, Kristi Long, Janet Cato and Jeff Gainer. Not pictured is Kathie Payne. Student Council and XUS Members Attend Conventions DHS Student Council members worked hard one Saturday raking leaves as a money making project and in June of 1975 washing cars. Projects sponsored with this money included the Get Acquainted Dance in September and the Miss DHS contest in September. During Spirit Week, Student Council members sold red and black spirit links for class spirit chains and sponsored the Powder Puff football game. At Thanksgiving, food baskets were donated to needy families. Faculty member Delores Stanis-law donated a Christmas tree which members decorated and placed in the east lobby. Several members attended two different con-ventions-the district convention at Cape Girardeau and the state convention at Waynesville. Their last project for 1975-76 was conducting the student body elections on May 12. On November 25, 1975, twenty-two seniors were initiated into National Honor Society. To be in this organization, a student must rank in the upper one-third of his class, maintain an S average, and be rated by the faculty on the qualifications of leadership, character, and service. Four members of NHS attended a state convention in Columbia. OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: Student Council members Scott Keirsey, left. Melody Frields, and Theresa Ross listen to an unseen speaker during a Student Council meeting. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: Student Council officers for 1975-76 are sitting left to right, Linda Morgan, treasurer; Cathy Kandalft, reporter; and Joy Smith, president. Standing from left to right are Pam Hunott, secretary, and Melody Frields, vice-president. LEFT: National Honor Society officers for 1975-76 are from left to right, Randy Hiett, vice-president; Diane Miller, president; Vicki Edwards, secretary; Carol Braswell, reporter, and Kathie Miller, treasurer. 151 The following arc members of FBLA for 1975-76: Lying from left to right, D. Stewart and M. Bowman. Second row sitting, S. Waggoner, J. Hice, R. Barr, D. Miller, C. Braswell, S. Burke, and J. Cato. Third row sitting, P. Jackson, K. Fralick, K. Gaines, S. Taylor, M. Frields, T. Ross, S. Hilke, B. Carney, S. Christman, and R. Creg. Standing, sponsor, T. Doyle, J. Smith, V. Kandalaft, V. Williams, P. Hunott, D. Sturgess, T. Rodgers, J. Putnam, V. Edwards, V. Johnston, A. Edwards, R. Stegall, L. Lancaster, L. Keirsey, D. Shelton, and K. Tate. ABOVE: Parliamentary Procedure Team consisting of back row; Pam Hunott, Joy Smith, Lori Keirsey, front; Vickie Kandalaft, and Melody Frields took first place in the Dristrict FBLA Contest at Bloomfield. RIGHT: FBLA officers for 1975-76 are; sitting front, Denya Stewart, Historian, left Lori Keirsey, Reporter, right Joy Smith, President. Standing left to right arc Theresa Ross, Parliamentarian, Diana Shelton, Vice-President, and sponsor Tom Doyle. Not pictured are Janell Martin, Secretary and sponsors Joanne Newcomer and Maxine Clodfelter. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Officers for Future Teachers of America arc from left to right; Terri Ward, Treasurer, Vickie Kandalaft, President, Laura O’Doncll, Reporter, Mary Jo Allen, Secretary, and Renee Hathcock, Vice-President. 152 FKLA Parliamentary Team Wins First The Future Business Leaders of America have been very busy and quite successful this year. At the District FBLA contest, 11 Dexter members achieved first place. This honor entitled the winners to travel to Jefferson City on April 29 for the state contest. The Parliamentary Procedure team, consisting of Joy Smith, Melody Frields, Vickie Kandalaft, Lori Keirsey, and Pam Hunott, won first place in the state competition. The club raised funds for the trip by sponsoring a car wash and selling Bicentennial cookbooks. Other FBLA activities included a Businessmen’s coffee and a tour of the computers at Monarch. FBLA kept the public informed on their activities by making announcements over KDEX radio. Future Teachers of America had a slow year. As usual, the club had its annual Cadet Teaching day on January 13. A Teacher Appreciation Day was also an event of FTA. FT A members for 1975-76 are front row sitting from left to right; T. Ross, L. O’Donnell, M. Allen, T. Ward, B. Carney, and J. McGowan. Second row sitting are J. Garner, L. McGhee, K. Norman, C. Jackson, S. Burke, D. Sutton, and A. Gibson. Standing arc J. Smith, P. Palmer. V. Kandalaft, C. Braswell, W. Horton, R. Land, P. Shelton, C. Hutchcraft, J. Putnam, S. Taylor, J. Jones, M. Frields, and L. Edwards. 153 FHA Raises fiiiSS for Heritage House Through the sale of raffle tickets, FHA members raised $335 to donate to the Heritage Association for moving the oldest house in Dexter. This bicentennial project consisted of each girl embroidering one block in bicentennial design for a quilt. The blocks were pieced with red, white, and blue and quilted by the girls and Mrs. Joseph Banken. Mrs. Allie Musgrave won the quilt at the drawing held in conjunction with the Dexter Statesman Fashion Show on March 22, 1976. As in other years, the girls entered a float in the county parades winning $50 at Bloomfield; they worked the concession stand at DHS home football games; and they held the parent-daughter banquet in May. The annual FHA trip was in March to St. Louis where the girls shopped and attended the Ice Capades. For Easter, members gave a party for the children at the State School. In April, several of the girls entered or helped with the District Sew With Cotton Contest held here at DHS. After school dismissed for 75-76, Janet Putnam, Cheryl Hutchcraft, Jilda Fowler, and Marie Smith, attended the state meeting at Warrensburg. ALUTES Members of FHA arc front row from left to right, T. Woolard, B. Pike, R. Bader, J. Putnam, V. Edwards, T. Lee, T. Ross, T. Jines, and K. Long. Second row,C. Edmonds,C. Hutchcraft, J. Fowler, J. Griffin, D. Stewart, M. Smith, A. Coffey, C. Jackson, K. Lemons, S. Griffin, J. Baker, V. Edwards, K. Henderson, and R. Marlowe. Third row, sponsor, D. Rankin, S. Taylor, V. Williams, K. Gaines, P. Hun-saker, C. Culbertson, R. King, L. McCoy, M. Dubois, D. Davis, C. Williamson, L. Schacherbauer, N. Simpson, L. Haney, V. Lee, D. Autrey, and sponsor, C. Gould. 154 BELOW: This year's vice-president, Theresa Ross, right, presents Tresa Lee, center, with a rose, installing her as next year’s FH A vice-president. President, Vickie Edwards, left, presides over the installation held in conjunction with the Parent-Daughter Banquet. LEFT: Officers for 1975-76 are front left going clockwise; Vickie Edwards, president; Tresa Lee, secretary; Bobbi Pike, recreational leader; Janet Putnam, treasurer; Theresa Ross, vice-president; Roberta Bader, devotional leader; Kristi Long, reporter; Tonya Jines, parliamentarian; and Tammy Woolard, historian. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: From left to right, Vickie Edwards, Roberta Bader, Tonya Jincs, and Kristi Long, ride on their prize-winning float, I HA Salutes the Bicentennial, on September 4 at Bloomfield. ABOVE: Mrs. Dorothy Rankin, left, Roberta Bader, center, and Angie Coffey, right, quilt on their bicentennial project. FPA Clears Debt The Dexter Future Farmers of America paid its indebtedness during 75-76 and it now has about $25,000 worth of equipment in the clear. They operate about 200 acres of land where they raise wheat, soybeans, milo, and beef cattle. Several members attended various meetings throughout the year. Chris Bryant and Doug Eskew traveled to Kansas City for the National FFA Convention in September, and the whole group took an educational trip to Nashville in January. At the district contest in Cape Girardeau, Dexter boys entered contests in areas such as livestock judging and field crop judging. A FFA Banquet was held on April 16, for representatives of several clubs in Southeast Missouri. ABOVE: 1975-76 FFA members are front row left to right: C. Bryant, M. Huey, D. Fskcw, R. Eaton, S. Battles, and T. Burleson. Second row: K. Bader, C. Huls, D. Morgan, R. Tuley, S. Jenkins, G. Summers, A. DeJournett, and T. Flowers. Third row: John Bryant, sponsor, D. Creg, S. Caldwell, K. Adams, T. Stearns, P. Bryant, D. Baird, B. Crow, and M. Guethle. 156 OPPOSITE PAGE: Robert Tuley, and Mike Day, right, are pictured welding on a low-boy trailer in their 6th hour Agriculture class. TOP LEFT: FFA officers are sitting left to right, Richard Eaton, president, Doug Eskew, vice-president, Terry Burleson, secretary. Top: Steve Battles, sentinel, Chris Bryant, treasurer, and Mick Huey, reporter. ABOVE: Terry Rowland, right, is shown with a representative from White Tractor in Sikeston, unwrapping the diesel engine donated to the school. LEFT: Proudly displaying the diesel engine arc left to right, Terry Rowland, Chris Bryant, Mike Day, Richard Eaton, Danny Creg, and Kenny Adams. 157 RIGHT: Pep Club officers from left to right are Cindy Culbertson, treasurer; Cindy McMillan, president; Julie Smith, vice president; and Janna Cravens, secretary. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Art Club officers for 1975-76 are sitting from left to right, Becky Carney, vice president; and Gena Long, president. Standing are Sandy Boyt, treasurer; and Janet Sifford, secretary. Pep Club members for the year 1975-76 are, front row from left to right, K. Jordan, K. Webber, T. Beyer, S. Payton, C. Jaeger, G. McClard, J. Stevens, A. Darcy, and A. Gibson. Second row,T. Arnholt, S. Elies, M. Autrey,C. Cooper, A. Carter, N. Simpson, K. Green, and J. Smith. Third row,T. Geary, T. Coots, K. Miller, C. Culbertson, C. Braswell, D. VanderHyden, L. Elies, and R. Hathcock. Fourth row, T. Ward, T. Davis, S. McGowan, A. Coffey, A. Ayers, D. Thacker, C. Adams, and L. Ayers. Fifth row, C. McMillan, D. Gales, S. Clippard, L. Worley, T. Schurenberg, P. Garner, and C. Kandalaft. 158 Pep Club Alters Rules This year’s Pep Club, under the supervision of Sandra Edmondson and Marla Corlew, altered the rules required for membership. All members, other than cheerleaders, were to wear red sweaters with Bearcat emblems and sit together during all home Football and Basketball games. Pep Club’s money-making projects consisted of selling Bearcat pencils and pens. Bearcat book covers, and Bearcat seat cushions. Other activities, executed mostly by the varsity cheerleaders, were making signs and decorating before every sports event. Planning and decorating for both Football and Basketball Homecomings was handled by Pep Club. This year’s Art Club took their annual trip on April 10 for an all day visit of the St. Louis Art Museum and zoo. The organization accumulated money for this journey by selling candy at all home basketball games. Alan Gibson, a Dexter alumni, addressed the club and told them of his painting techniques at one of their regular meetings. Art Club members are the following: Lying, C. Edmonds. Front row sitting from left to right arc A. Gibson, T. Doyle, and P Gnesmer. Second row sitting are B. Carney, V. CarwUc, A. Coffey, S. Mitchell, V. Johnston, and M. Smith. Standing are J. Williams, J. Bennett, S. Boyt, T. Creg, G. Long, R. Lacy, J. Sifford, M. Smith, and sponsor, M. Sherfield. 1S9 French and Spanish Clubs Study Foreign Countries This year, the French and Spanish Clubs have been busy studying about foreign countries. The Spanish Club had a guest speaker from Three Rivers to speak about Mexico. At Christmas time, the club held a Christma Social and pinata party. Other activities, such as a Spanish music study and an in depth study of Francisco de Goya and his works helped to increase these club members’ understanding of the Spanish way of life. John-Claude DeChauge showed slides and answered questions about France for French Club members at the October meeting. Their money making projects, in conjunction with Spanish Club, was the making and selling of shaggy date balls at Christmas time. Debbie Sturgess hosted the Christmas social at her house where members enjoyed traditional French foods and Christmas customs. French and Spanish Club members attended an end-of-the-year banquet at the Hickory Log in May. They presented their sponsor, Marcia Setzer, with a potted plant in appreciation for her work with the clubs during 1975-76. ABOVE: French Club for 1975-76 consists of, from left to right, Marcia Setzer, sponsor; Ed Layton, reporter; Kelly Lawrence, Sue Hilke, vice-president; David Wellman, Cindy Culbertson, president; and Debbie Sturgess, secretary-treasurer. 160 LEFT: 1975-76 Spanish Club officers arc from left to right; Donna Sutton, reporter, Teresa Rogers, vice-president, Marcia Setzer, sponsor, Kathie Miller, president, and Carol Grubbs, secretary-treasurer. ABOVE: Spanish Club members for 1975-76 are sitting from left to right, Kelly Lawrence, Tresa Lee, Donna Sutton, Mike Parris, Carol Grubbs, Teresa Rodgers, Vickie Johnston, Rita Curd, Sandra Waggoner, and Lois Griesmer. Second row from left to right are Marcia Setzer, sponsor' Jennifer Petty, Delores Bateman, Linda Kidd, David Gaede, Rena Peacock, Kathie Miller, Carol Braswell, and Mclana Aarant. MES Hosts Guest Speakers; Wellman Ranks 1st in Cliess To make money for an end-of-the-year trip to Six Flags, MES (Math, Engineering, and Science) members sold stationery, Bearcat bumper stickers, and Bearcat license plates. Several guest speakers presented programs for them during 1975-76. Dr. Rex Wade, an electrical engineer at the University of Missouri spoke on “Electromagnetic Waves,” and Dr. Harley Ruttledge of SEMO State University presented a program open to the public concerning his work and study of UFO’s. Chess Club members continued competition with each other on Wednesday afternoons as they did last year. Tom Doyle helped Steve Wulfers sponsor the club. Results of matches held between November and February showed David Wellman as the number one ranked player. Chess Club members for 1975-76 arc from left to right; D. Gaede, P. Araujo, E. Phillips, J. Petty, R. Shell, K. May, A. Johnson, M. Bagby, B. Taylor, Steve Wulfers, sponsor, and R. Middleton. MES members on front row left to right are M. Parris, J. Garner, M. Bagby, and D. Gacde. Standing; P. Palmer, L. Lancaster, C. Kandalaft, N. Simpson, T. Richmond, J. Jones, M. Friclds, P. Bryant, V. Kandalaft, C. Culbertson, C. Braswell, C. Adams, C. Worley, and Rick Hux, sponsor. ABOVE: MES Club officers from left to right are Lisa Lancaster, treasurer. Melody Frields, secretary, Carol Braswell, vice-president, and Cindy Culbertson, president. LEFT: Dr. Harley Ruttlege of SF.MO University presents a program to the public on his work and study of UFO’s. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Number 1 ranked chess player, David Wellman, challenges Tom Doyle, co-sponsor to a chess game. 163 HTotre Masque Brings Charlie Brown to Life In the fall of 1975, America's favorite comic strip character was brought to life in the auditorium of Dexter Senior High. On November 20, 21, and 22, “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown was performed for the public’s entertainment. During school hours on the 20 and 21, the cast performed portions of the show for Southwest and Central Elementary Schools. But whether it was children or adults watching, the show was greatly enjoyed by all. For the first time in several years, the Dexter drama department participated in the district drama contest in Cape Girardeau. Dexter received third place and a rating of excellent. The Notre Masque spring play production was “The Innocents , an eerie ghost story based on Henry James' “The Turn of the Screw. 164 Notre Masque members are sitting from left to right, Laura McGhee, Lois Griesmer, Don Stephens, and Ld Layton. Standing from left to right are Kim Norman, Libby Edwards, Kellie May, Mary Jo Allen, Lori Keirsey, Joy Briggs, Pat Griesmer, and Connie Bennett, director. v it OPPOSITE PAGE ABOVE: Officers for Notre Masque are from left to right, Lori Keirsey, president; Ed Layton, reporter; and Laura McGhee, secretary-treasurer. LEFT: Lucy (Laura McGhee) threatens Linus (Ed Phillips) with her fist in “You’re a Good Man. Charlie Brown.” ABOVE: Miss Giddens (Laura McGhee) waits in fear in “The Innocents.” UPPER RIGHT: Lucy (Laura McGhee) sells 5i psychiatric advice to Charlie Brown (Ed Layton). UPPER LEFT: Miles (Chris Mourfield) and Flora (Karen Rannells) watch the ghost of Peter Quint in “The Innocents.” 165 Eight Attend State Contest Eight COE (Cooperative Occupational Education) students attended the state contest at the Lodge of the Four Seasons at Lake of the Ozarks on March 21,22, and 23. Those members placing in the contest were Janet Cato, Sue Hilke, Theresa Ross, Becky Carney, Terri Doyle, Bryan Phillips, Tim Chamberlain, and Ron Reynolds. On April 22, 1976, students and their employers entered a world of “Mardi Gras” at the annual COE banquet. Highlights of the evening included the naming of Sue Hilke as COE Student of the Year and a magic show performed by Mr. BUI Coomer, a magician from Cape Girardeau. Other COE activities for 1975-76 were candy sales, hayride, pumpkin sale, and working at the Jaycee Carnival booths. Eddie Wilsox won First in sales, Linda Belcher won second, and Barbara Moore won third. COE students having class 3rd hour arc front row left to right, Warren Horton, Jeff Merriss, Jay Paul, Cheryl Snider, Kim Adkins, and Lana Dicks. Second row, Dannette Autrey, Barbara Moore, Bob Geary, Joy Smith, Cathy Edmonds, Danny Harkness, Pam Bickerstaff, Kevin Hyslop, Greg Claunch, Carlos Christian, and Ronnie Morgan. Standing from left to right are Eddie Wilcox, Cindy Jackson, Rhonda Lacy, Linda Cates, Vida Edwards, Gene Potthoff, sponsor, Vickie Carwile, Tami Creg, Sandi Boyt, Kim Fralick, Pam Jackson, Theresa Ross, Becky Carney, and Carroll Alsup. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP LEFT: Officers for 1975-76 are front row left to right; Janet Cato, treasurer, Sue Hilke, president. Second row. Bob McGuire, Sandy Boyt, parliamentarian, Becky Carney, reporter, Theresa Ross, secretary, and Gene Potthoff, sponsor. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP RIGHT: Sue HUke, president, and recipient of “Student of the Year” award, presents Gene Potthoff with a gift from the members. RIGHT: The Parliamentary Procedure team that placed 2nd in district competition are front row left to right, Theresa Ross, Kristi Long, and second row. Sue Hilke, Joy Smith and Becky Carney. 166 4th hour COE students are front row left to right, Patricia McNecley, Mike Williams, James Banken, Mary McCanne, Richard Comeau and Mark Jackson. Second row left to right, Wendy Lane, Janet Cato, Terri Doyle, Tonya Jines, Kristi Long, Laura O’Donnell, Sue Hilke, Kim Norman, Marvin Smith, and Phillip Robinett. Standing are Calvin O’Connor, Debbie Moore, Terri Jarrell, Maynan Duck. Rod Craft, Tad Caracker, Bob McGuire, Gene Potthoff, sponsor, Tim Chamberlain, and David Culluni 167 ABOVE: Officers for D Club arc left to right, Terry Jarrells, secretary, Randy Hiett, president, and Warren Horton, vice-president. ABOVE RIGHT: Chris Bryant, center, tries to score in the D Club game between the faculty and senior club members as Don Jones and James Hewitt, faculty, and Jeff Mcriss, student, look on and await the rebound. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Those serving as barmaids at the game were left to right, Kenny Cook, Dug DuBois, Kevin Brown, and Don Morgan. RIGHT: As his initiation into D. Club, Denny Jarrell, sophomore, plays the role of Popeye and downs his spinach. 168 D Club Sells Concessions At any football or basketball game you can buy a soda, hotdog, or popcorn from the consession stand run by D Club. One of the requirements is that all members take their turn working nights. The annual D Club vs. Faculty game was held Thursday, March 19. As one entered, he was greeted by the three dazzling beauties vieing for the title of D Club queen. At half time the decision was made; Lance Espey was chosen queen, and Steve Williams and John McGowan were his attendants. Inside the cafeteria a freak show featured the Kissing Fish, David Adams and Terry Smith. Brutus, (Bryce Matthews) Olive Oil, (Mike Penny) and Popeye, (Denny Jarrell) also provided a few laughs. For a nickle, Brutus would blow up a balloon. At the end of the night, Brutus had blown up over 40 balloons. Olive Oil lost count after “she” had eaten 25 olives, and Popeye consumed over 45 spoonfuls of spinach. D Club Members for 1975-76 are front row left to right: W. Hiett, J. Putney, K. Cook, D. McGhee, K. Orr, B. Henry, S. Keirsey, R. Guilliams, D. Jarrell, B. Matthews, K. Brown, M. Vowels, D. Adams, M. Hopkins, D. Malloy, T. Roper, T. Alsup. Second row: J. Cox, D. DuBois, J. Garner, R. Land, M. Parris, D. Creg, J. Merriss, J. Dowdy, G. Miller, M. Grubbs, M. Parris, M. Bien. B. Geary, W. Horton, R. Cooper, M. Huey, R. Eaton, L. Espey, R. Hiett. Third row; Clyde Vaughn, sponsor, M. Penny, J. McGowan, T. Montgomery, D. Jones, S. Williams, J. Jibben, M. Guethle, M. Williams, M. Reese, T. Griffey, K. Young, C. Bryant, T. Jarrell, and Don Jones, sponsor. 169 Sports Football Taking care of equipment, that’s a lot. Going to practice when it’s hot. Getting water breaks, by the few, Running sprints, that’s nothing new! Going to games in other towns, The long bus rides wear you down. When you get there, you dress real fast, You feel pretty good, but that doesn’t last. You win the toss, they kick to you, You fumble the ball, that’s a Boo Boo. They recover the ball, and begin To march down field and take it in. Your coach starts hollering, you feel real bad, You hope the next week isn’t the same, As you get ready for another big game. By Randy Penick 170 171 Bearcats Struggle Through Season; 2 Wins 8 Tosses Members of the Varsity football team are front row I. to r; S. Keirsey, W. Metcalf, D. McGhee, R. Penick, J. Dowdy, J. Jibben, J. McGowan, M. McCollough, D. Morgan, C. Bryant, M. Parris, and E. Fisher. Second row: P. Bryant, M. Penny, D. Jarrell, R. Guilliams. B. Matthews, T. Smith, K. Orr, W. Hiett, R. Land, K. Brown, B. Henry, M. Grubbs, and R. Cooper. Back row: R. Hiett, M. Reese, B. Taylor, W. Horton, B. Geary, J. Cox, G. Guilliams, R. Acton, D. Land, M. Bien, D. Creg, T. Jarrell, and J. Merris. LEFT: Members of the back-field are front row left to right, Randy Cooper, Rob Land, Kevin Brown, and Denny Jarrell. Back row left to right, Randy Hiett, Mike Reese, Doug Land, and Bryce Matthews. BELOW: Mike Grubbs receives instructions form Coach Clyde Vaughn. OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: Jeff Morris, 72, receives treatment from Boyce Wooley as other Bearcats show the frustration of a losing season. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: Denny Jarrell holds the football as Bobby Geary gives it a kick during one of the practices. The Bearcats suffered through one of their worst seasons in twelve years as they were able to pick up only 2 wins in the 10 game schedule. The team was a young one with only eight seniors on the roster. For this reason, a number of sophomores and juniors gained their varsity experience at a starting position. It took the Cats three games before they were able to score against the stronger competition. One of their better games was at Portageville where they lost by the score of 6-0 in the closing seconds of the game. Ironically, both of the Bearcat victories were shutouts. They beat Hayti 6-0 and then salvaged some much needed pride by downing Malden 6-0 in the last game of the season. During the past year, the football stadium was renamed the ‘Charles Bland Stadium.’ Mr. Bland was honored in this way for his many years of service to the athletic department here at Dexter High School. 173 174 Bearcats Move To Tough Northern Conference Beginning in the 1976-77 season the Bearcats will become a member of the Northern Conference. Dexter has always been a powerhouse in the Southern Conference and many people thought that they would have no problem competing with the likes of Charleston, Cape Central, and the rest of the tough Northern Conference. During the season the school board decided to approve the decision to make the move into the Northern Conference. LEFT: The centers and guards are front row left to right, David McGhee, Mike McCoI-lough, Scott Keirsey, Wade Metcalf. Back row. Bob Geary, Warren Horton, Terry Jarrell, Jeff Cox, John Jibben. ABOVE LEFT: Kevin Brown sheds a tackier. John Jibben, 64, looks for someone to block. ABOVE: Doug Land is being assisted by the referee as Coach Clyde Vaughn arrives to help out his injured quarterback. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM: John Jibben, 64, Terry Jarrell, 50, and Danny Creg, 71, are in hot pursuit of a Portageville runningback. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: The ends are front row left to right, Randy Penick and Jim Dowdy. Standing are Chris Bryant. Mike Penny, and John McGowan. 175 Stadium Earned After Bland ABOVE: Seniors, Randy Hiett, left, Terry Jarrell, Danny Creg, and Warren Horton converge on All State running-back Mike Moss of Poplar Bluff. RIGHT: The backs are front row left to right, Mike Grubbs, Kevin Orr, Don Morgan, and Eddie Fisher. Back row left to right, Wayne Hiett, Mike Parris, Rick Acton, and Rick Guilliams. OPPOSITE PAGE CENTER: Thurston Hill, left, honors Charles Bland by naming the football stadium after him. OPPOSITE PAGE ABOVE: The tackles are front row left to right. Bill Taylor, Danny Creg, Jeff Merris, and Mike Bien. Back row left to right, Phillip Bryant, Bob Henry, Greg Guilliams, and Terry Smith. 176 1975 Varsity Football Schedule Date Opponent We They Sept. 12 Jackson (H) 0 34 Sept. 19 Portageville (T) 0 6 Sept. 26 Caruthersville (H) 0 27 Oct. 3 Hayti (T) 6 0 Oct. 10 East Prairie (T) 8 63 Oct. 17 Sikeston (H) 6 34 Oct. 24 Poplar Bluff (H) 8 61 Oct. 31 Chaffee (T) 0 21 Nov. 7 Kennett (T) 14 20 Nov. 14 Malden (H) 6 0 177 Members of the Freshman football team are kneeling from left to right, T. Alsup, B. Schweiss, D. Johnston, J. Nelson, P. Wray, K. Tate, J. Lincoln, D. Dutton, B. McClintock, J. Jarrell, T. Alsup, T. Williamson, M. Edwards, C. Lemons, D. Davis, and J. Chamberlain. Standing are M. McMillian, P. Hume, J. Matthews, T. Bowles, T. Boyd, S. Minton, R. Lovins, K. Minton, and J. Meyers. Opponent Junior Varsity Schedule Results Sikeston (H) Lost Malden (T) Won Charleston (H) Won Jackson (T) Lost Poplar Bluff (H) Won Opponent Freshman Schedule Results Poplar Bluff (H) Lost Portagcville (T) Lost Jackson (T) Lost Malden (H) Won Doniphan (T) Lost 178 Frosh and JV Have {Successful Seasons The Jr. Varsity football team, coached by Boyce Wooley, enjoyed their finest season in several years. The young Bearcats, composed of sophomores and juniors, won three games while losing two in their five game schedule. Lance Espey quarterbacked the team to wins over Malden, Charleston, and Poplar Bluff. Coach Don Jones’ Freshman team had a successful season despite their one and four record. The frosh played hard and were never really out of any of their games. They practiced hard to prepare for future varsity action. LEFT: Lance Espey, 15, tries to get around a pack of Poplar Bluff Mules. ABOVE: The members of the J.V. football team are front row I. to r: D. McGhee, D. Adams, K. Dement, M. Reese, B. Matthews, K. Orr, D. Morgan, A. Phegley, and G. Guilliams. Second row: M. Penny, W. Hiett, T. Griffey, L. Espey, M. Smith, J. Jibben, R. Guilliams, M. McCollough, and W. Metcalf. Back row: B. Henry, R. Land, S. Keirsey, D. Jarrell, J. Dowdy, R. Cooper, J. McGowan, J. Cox, K. Brown, D. Malloy, and T. Smith. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM: Mark McMillian, 43, advances the football down field as David Dutton, 41, blocks for him. 179 Bearcats Overpower Malden To Take Regional Bearcat head coach Jim Hall ended his twelve year career in fine fashion during the 1975-76 season. The Cats won 22 games while losing only 8. They won the consolation bracket of the always tough Sikeston Tournament; took second place in the Christmas Tournament; won the County Championship and won the Regional Championship. The Bearcats started out with an unimpressive record going into the Christmas Tourney. They then beat Oran, knocked off old rival Advance, halted the nine game winning streak of Sikeston, and lost the Championship to a tough Kennett team by five points. After that loss the Bearcats reeled off nine consecutive victories, including their first place finish in the County Tournament. On February 6, the Cats had to battle a fired up Sikeston team which they had beaten earlier by a single point. This time Sikeston ended Dexter’s nine game winning streak in a close one, Sikeston-52; Dexter-50. The Regional Champs are front row left to right: Mike Williams, Randy Hiett, Jim Dowdy, and Steve Williams. Back row: Greg Miller, Lance Espey, Jeff Cox, Mark Guethle, Richard Eaton, and John McGowan. OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: Mark Guethle isdefensed closely as he dribbles down court. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: John Wade, left, Don Jones, and Jim Hall watch the action from the bench. TOP: Randy Hiett attempts a pass while in mid-air. LEFT: Mike Williams, left, and Greg Miller await the start of pre-game warmups. ABOVE: Greg Miller shovels off a pass to the open man, Mike Williams. 181 Gucthlc and Miller Make All-Conference All-DIslrlct TOP RIGHT: Jim Dowdy, a junior, puts a defensive move on his Malden opponent. ABOVE: Mike Williams drives against aClarkton player. RIGHT: Mark Guethle, left, and Richard Eaton are in complete control of the boards. No. 14 is Randy Hictt. OPPOSITE PAGE CENTER: Greg Miller goes up for two against some tough competition. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: Mike Williams, left, Richard Eaton, and Mark Guethle are all very involved with Charleston during the Regional Tournament in Dexter. 182 ’MM sSrlm 1975-76 Varsity Itaskcihall Schedule DATE OPPONENT RESULTS Dec. 1-6 Sikcston Tournament 5 th place Libourn 55-66 Malden 67-59 New Madrid 69-51 Dec. 9 Puxico (T) 74-86 Dec. 12 Doniphan (H) 55-43 Dec. 16 Malden (T) 61-70 Dec. 18 Charleston (T) 46-63 Dec. 20-27 Christmas Tournament 2nd place Oran 76-68 Advance 76-67 Sikeston 62-61 Kcnnett 46-51 Jan. 6. New Madrid (H) 68-40 Jan. 9 Poplar Bluff (H) 60-50 Jan. 13 Bernie (H) 59-44 Jan. 16 Perryville (T) 68-46 Jan. 20 Bloomfield (T) 63-40 DATE OPPONENT RESULTS Jan. 23 Clarkton (H) 70-54 Jan. 26-31 County Tournament Bloomfield 1st place 7846 Woodland 62-54 Advance 69-63 Feb. 6 Sikeston (H) 51-53 Feb. 7 Jackson (T) 73-69 Feb.10 Richland (H) 5942 Feb. 13 Cape Central (T) 64-53 Feb. 17 Bell City (H) 7045 Feb.20 Kcnnett (T) 56-61 Feb. 23-27 Regional Tournament 1st place 7441 Caruthersville Charleston 61-53 Malden 67-65 Mar. 1 STATE TOURNAMENT Flat River 57-59 The high point of the fantastic season had to be the first place finish in the Regional Tournament at Dexter. The Cats entered the tourney seeded third. But in the second round of the Regional they did the impossible. They used one of their best performances of the season to beat the defending State Champs, Charleston. In the finals Dexter withstood two overtimes against Malden and won the game to claim the Regional Championship. The four seniors on the team, Richard Eaton, Mike Williams, Randy Hiett, and Mark Guethle played their last game at Houck Field House in Cape Girardeau. They lost to the Flat River Rebels in the first round of the State Tournament by two points. This ended an unforgettable season for the Varsity Bearcats. 183 IS Team and Frosh Show Great Potential RIGHT: Mike Penny, 45, keeps the ball away from his opponent as Rick Guilliams, 23, is ready to help him out. OPPOSITE PAGE CENTER: Scott Minton pulls down one of his many rebounds for the Freshman team. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM: Don Jones displays the shooting form that made him high scorer for the Frosh. 184 Members of the Jr. Varsity basketball team are from left to right, Don Jones, Roger Hyslop, Rick Guilliams, Scott Gaines, Mike Penny, Bobby Henry, Scott Minton, Kevin Brown, Denny Jarrell, and Kevin Orr. The Freshman team includes front row left to right, John Nelson, James Jarrell, Tom Williamson, and Terry Christian. Back row left to right, Todd Boyd, Jeff Meyers, Don Jones, Andy Johnson, Scott Minton, and Ken Minton. Freshman Basketball Schedule DATE OPPONENT RESULTS Dec. 8 Kennett (H) Won Dec. 11 Twin Rivers (T1 Won Jan. 5 Gideon (H) Won Jan. 8 Kelly (H) Won Jan. 12 Gideon (T) Won Jan. 15 Kennett (T) Lost Jan. 19 Bloomfield (H) Lost Feb. 5 Malden (T) Lost Feb. 9 Poplar Bluff (T) Lost 1975-76 Junior Varsity Basketball Schedule DATE OPPONENT RESULTS Dec. 9 Puxico (T) Lost Dec. 12 Doniphan (H) Won Dec. 16 Malden (T) Lost Dec. 18 Charleston (T) Lost Jan. 6 New Madrid (H) Lost Jan. 9 Poplar Bluff (H) Lost Jan. 13 Bernie (H) Won Jan. 16 Perryville (T) Won Jan. 20 Bloomfield (T) Won Jan. 23 Clarkton (H) Won Jan. 26-31 County Tournament 4th place Advance Won Richland Lost Woodland Lost Feb. 6 Sikeston (H) Lost Feb. 7 Jackson (T) Lost Feb. 10 Richland (H) Lost Feb.13 Cape Girardeau (T) Lost Feb. 17 BeU City (H) Won Feb.20 Kennett (T) Lost The Freshman team, coached by John Wade, began the year in outstanding fashion as they won their first five games. The team faltered during the second half of the season and lost their remaining four games to finish with a record of 5 and 4. Don Jones and Andy Johnson were the top players for the Frosh, both averaging in double figures. Coach Don Jones’ Junior Varsity basketball team ended the 75-76 season with 7 wins against 12 losses. They also won 4th place in the County Tournament. The young Cats were not easy competition for any of their opponents as most of their losses were by five points or less. Denny Jarrell led the B team in scoring. 185 Grapplers Look Forward To 76-77 RIGHT: Members of this year’s varsity wrestling team include W. Hiett, J. Gibson, R. Land, M. Hopkins, T. Alsup, D. McClintock. Back Row: T. Griffey, K. Dement, M. Reese, M. Huey, D. Malloy, and S. Keirsey. TOP LEFT: Mike Reese of Dexter, attempts to bring his opponent down with a bar-arm hold. TOP RIGHT: Wrestling coach Boyce Wooley, center, and Dan McClintock, left, assist Jim Gibson between periods of an important home match. 186 LEFT: Members of the junior varsity wrestling team are front row 1. to r. M. McCollough, T. Roper, B. McClintock, P. Wray, D. Henry. Back row 1. to r. B. Kennedy, D. Johnston, R. Alsup, R. Lovins, J. Putney. BOTTOM: Wayne Hictt, junior, seems to have complete control over his opponent. 1975-76 Wrestling Schedule Date Opponent Varsity J.V. Dec. 8 Poplar Bluff (T) Lost Dec. 11 Jackson (H) Lost Lost Dec. 15 Sikeston (T) Lost Lost Jan. 5 Charleston (T) Won Jan. 10 Fr Soph Tourn. at Sikeston Lost Jan. 12 Sikeston (H) Lost Lost Jan. 15 Charleston (H) Lost Lost Jan. 22 Cape Central (T) Lost Lost Jan. 31 Conf. Tourn. at Jackson Lost Feb. 2 Scott City (H) Won Won Feb. 5 Cape Central (H) Lost Lost Feb. 9 Poplar Bluff (H) Lost Lost Feb.14 District The 1975-76 wrestling team suffered through the season with only three wins, two by the Varsity and one by the Jr. Varsity. But the outlook for the future is a very bright one. Since no seniors were on the team, everyone will be returning next year. The young grapplers had a tough time going against more experienced competition all year long. Along with their lumps, the Cats did show some people a few things. Dan Malloy took first place at the Fr Soph Tournament in the 145 lb. class and fourth place at the District meet; Dan McClintock won fourth place at the Conference Tournament in his 98 lb. weight class; Jim Gibson placed second in the District meet and advanced to the Regionals where he was eliminated as was Dan Malloy. Wayne Hiett and Mike Reese, both juniors, served as captains for the wrestling team. BOTTOM LEFT: The Wrestling Cheerleaders are clockwise, Starla Henderson. Kellie Swinger, Cindy Triplett, Karen Edwards, and Sherry Pixley. BOTTOM RIGHT: Cindi McMillan, left, Terri Ward, and Linda Ayers are shown after a cold Friday night football game. RIGHT: Members of the Varsity Football Cheerleading squad are on the ground from left to right, Julie Stephens, Tammy Geary, Linda Morgan, Susan Hytcn, and Vickie Carwile. Standing around the tree are Julie Smith, Janna Cravens, and Cindi McMillan. Angie Gibson, left. and Terri Ward sit in top of the tree. OPPOSITE PAGE, BOTTOM LEFT: The Frosh Football Cheerleaders arc front, Karen Rannclls; second row, Sandy Seymore and Kathy Jackson; back row, Sherry Ferguson and Tammy Beyer. OPPOSITE PAGE, BOTTOM RIGHT: Julie Stevens, left, Angie Gibson, Susan Hyten, and Vickie Carwile celebrate a Dexter touchdown in the closing seconds of the East Prairie game. The Jr. Varsity Cheerleaders are bottom row left to right, Linda Ayers, Ann Darcy, Terri Arnholt, Kim Webber, and Sherri Chris-man. Top row left to right, Jerri Baker. Devosha Thacker, Cathy Kandalaft, and Karen Edwards. 188 Cheerleaders Spark Pep and Enthusiasm The DHS football and wrestling cheerleaders supported their teams diligently this year in spite of losing records. They made signs for each game and created new cheers. Football cheerleaders planned pep assemblies, decorated for the homecoming dance and led the r parade during spirit week. New outfits with long pants helped the girls brave the cold weather. Junior varsity and freshman football cheerleaders spirited small crowds at the Monday and Thursday night games of their teams. Wrestling cheerleaders also cheered on Monday and Thursday nights during the winter months of the Varsity and Junior Varisty wrestling season. Those girls selected in November practiced hard to learn cheers suitable to wrestling matches most of which are chants. — The Varsity Cheerleaders from left going clockwise are Tammy Geary, Terri Ward, Linda Ayers, Julie Smith, Cindi McMillan, Kim Jordan, Cathy Kandalaft, and Terri Arnholt. 190 Cheerleaders Cheer Bearcats To Victory Cheerleaders are active . .. busy ... full of pep ... and full of school spirit. This year the basketball cheerleaders had a very busy cheering schedule, especially the Varsity girls. They cheered the roundballers in a total of thirty games. The girls practiced on their routines nearly every Wednesday, and it all paid off when they kept up the winning spirit of the players as well as the fans during the finals of the Regional Tournament. The cheerleaders for the B team and Freshmen consisted of freshman and sophomores, who led everyone in school spirit. OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: The Jr. Varsity Cheerleaders are front row left to right: Julie Stevens and Ann Darcy. Second row left to right: Gayle McClard, Cindy Jaeger, and Kim Webber. Third row: Sherri Chrisman. Sheila Pay-ton, and Tammy Beyer. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: The DHS Cheerleaders form pyramids as they lead the crowd in “Two Bits”. Standing in front is Gayle McClard, bottom, and Ann Darcy, top. In the background is Cindy Jaeger, Tammy Bier, and Kim Webber. ABOVE LEFT: Terri Arnholt, front, and Cathy Kandalaft perform a cheer at one of the pep rallies. LEFT: The Frosh Cheerleaders are clockwise, Sandy Seymore, Kathy Jackson, Sherry Ferguson, Jayme Fulkerson, and Sandy Clippard. 191 A Team Members Are District Champions The varsity volleyball team worked hard this past year under the coaching of Ms. Marla Corlew. The highlight of the season for the girls was the District Championship. The girls lost the County Tournament then came back at the end of the season and surprised a lot of people by claiming the title. Laura O’Donnell, a senior, and Renee Hathcock, a junior, proved to be Corlew’s best spikers for the season. Julie Smith, a junior, was the top server on the team. Through lots of practice and determination, the Dexter players came through as the top team in the district. They were eliminated by Licking in the first round of the State Tournament. Dexter Volleyball Schedule OPPONENT A Team B Team Richland (T) Won Lost Puxico (T) Lost Won Bloomfield (T) Lost Lost Bernie (T) Lost Won Woodland (H) Won Lost Bell City (H) Won Won Advance (H) Lost Lost Poplar Bluff (H) Won Won County Tournament Lost Lost Sikeston (T) Lost Won Richland (H) Lost Lost District Tournament 1st place State ABOVE LEFT: Laura O’Donnell spikes the ball to the Licking team. ABOVE: Angie Gibson bumps the volleyball for a return. OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: Renee Hathcock, 3, and Mary Jo Allen, 6, both reach for the oncoming ball. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: Mary Jo Allen, left, Julie Smith, Laura O’Donnell, and Angie Gibson, top, celebrate Dexter’s victory in the championship game of the District Volleyball Tournament. The Volleyball A Team is front row, left to right: Julie Smith, Laura O’Donnell, Nancy Pippins, and Kim Jordan. Back row, left to right: Mary Jo Allen, Renee Hathcock, Angie Gibson, Kay Rowland, Delores Bateman, and Sharon Mitchell. ABOVE LEFT: Delores Bateman goes high to spike the ball over the net during a home match. ABOVE RIGHT: Julie Smith, 2, sets the ball up. Either Renee Hathcock, 3, or Sharon Mitchell will attempt to put the ball away. RIGHT: Members of the Varsity team show off the plaque that they won in the District Tournament. They are from left to right, Kay Rowland, Julie Smith, Mary Jo Allen, Renee Hathcock, Kelly May, Nancy Pippins, Sharon Mitchell, and Laura O’Donnell. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: The girls are all smiles after a victory. At right is coach Marla Corlew. OPPOSITE, BOTTOM: Volleyball girls practice before their season starts. 194 IS Team Gains Experience Although the B team had a record of four wins and six losses, they defeated the two largest teams in our district: Poplar Bluff and Sikeston. The girls started practicing before school and worked hard throughout the season. Kelly May and Shelly Alexander, two sophomores, were both strong players for the team. Alexander was the high scorer for the season. Three freshmen, Sandy Seymore, Lisa O’Donnell, and Sherry Ferguson showed a lot of potential and played extremely well as freshmen. 195 OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Terry Montgomery, third from right, is one of the leaders as a pack of runners from Cape Central, Jack-son, and Dexter ascend a hill on the Dexter course. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: Kenny Young, DHS’s top CC runner, nears the finish line far ahead of the rest of the field during the Sept. 25 home meet with Kennett. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM LEFT: Members of the '75 Cross Country team from left to right are Don Jones, Cary Levart, Kenny Young, Terry Montgomery, and Kenny Cook. RIGHT: The members of the '76 Golf team, front row left to right are David Shell, Jeff Lincoln, and Terry Christian. Back row left to right are Todd Boyd, Lee Godwin, Mike Vowels, Rob Davis, and Shay Rehm. BOTTOM RIGHT: Senior Rob Davis demonstrates the correct way to follow through for power and accuracy. BOTTOM LEFT: Terry “Dink” Christian tees off at a home match against Malden. Kenny Young ended his high school Cross Country career with a second place finish in the 1975 State Cross Country Meet at Columbia. He set course records at Jackson, Cape Central, Kennett, Poplar Bluff, and Dexter. Kenny placed first in four Invitational meets and was also the District Champion. Terry Montgomery and Don Jones also ran extremely well for coach John Wade’s cross country team as both won ribbons at the Poplar Bluff and Kennett JV Invitational meets. An unexperienced 1976 Golf team won only two of their eleven matches during the season. The Cats downed Malden twice during the year; once at Malden and then again at Dexter’s new Hidden Trails Country Club golf course. This was the first year that the new course has been ready for actual play. Terry Christian recorded the low score for the golf team during the District Golf meet. A Young Finishes Great Career; Golf Team Plays On Tcw Course Cross Country Schedule j DATE OPPONENT RESULTS Sept. 15 Poplar Bluff Richland (H) 2nd Sept. 18 Poplar Bluff (T)-5 teams 3rd Sept. 25 Kennett (H) Lost Sept. 27 Cape Central Invitational Sept. 30 Kennett (T)-4 teams 2nd Oct. 2 Cape Central (T) Lost Oct. 4 Paducah Invitational Oct. 11 Kennett Invitational Oct. 14 Jackson (T) Lost Oct. 21 Jackson Cape Central (H) Lost Oct. 25 District Golf Schedule DATE OPPONENT RESULTS Mar. 31 Sikeston (T) Lost Apr. 1 Malden (T) Won Apr. 6 Kennett (T) Lost Apr. 7 Cape Central (H) Lost Apr. 14 Poplar Bluff (H) Lost Apr. 15 Malden (H) Won Apr. 20 New Madrid (T) Lost Apr. 21 Kennett (H) Lost Apr. 22 Sikeston (H) Lost Apr. 26 Poplar Bluff (T) Lost Apr. 29 Cape Central (T) Lost May 3 District Track Teams Host Seven Meets Kenny Young, a senior on the boys’ track team continued his complete dominance of the mile and two mile runs during the 1976 season. He was not beaten in the mile and was only beaten twice in the two mile run. Kenny won both of those events at the Conference Meet at East Prairie. Other standouts for the team were Mike Grubbs and Kevin Orr. Both excelled in the sprints. Dexter had a total of seven home meets this year. Their only other meets were the Varsity and Jr. Varsity Conference Meets, both at East Prairie. The Girls track team finished their second season under the direction of Marla Corlew. They took first place in two of the meets that they participated in. Standouts for the girls were Sandy Seymore (hurdles and 440 yard run), Julie Smith (discus and shot put), and Kelly Lawrence (mile run). Members of the Girls Track team front row. left to right are Julie Smith, Renee Hathcock, Cindi McMillan, Angie Gibson, Kim Crawford, and Nancy Pippins. Second row, left to right are Kay Rowland, Sandy Seymore, Cindy Featherston, Rhonda Lewis, Sherry Ferguson, and Shannon McGowan. Third row, left to right are Vickie Johnston, Angie Coffey, and Lori Haney. Back row, left to right are Kelly Lawerence and Terri Ward. The members of the Boys Track Team are from left to right, Kenny Young, Steve Williams, Mike Reese, Rick Guilliams, Kevin Orr, John McGowan, Mike Grubbs, Mike Parris, Rob Land, Kenny Dement, David Johnston, Terry Smith, Terry Griffey, James Ragsdale, Terry Montgomery, and Mike Penny. 198 DATE Boys Track Schedule OPPONENT RESULTS April 6 Jackson (T) Lost April 9 Portage ville (H) Lost April 13 Doniphan (H) Won April 20 Sikcston (H) Lost April 23 JV Conference April 27 (East Prairie) Portage ville. 3rd April 29 Malden, and Richland (H) Varsity Conference April 30 (East Prairie) Poplar Bluff Inv. May 4 Jackson and Lost May 7 Portage ville Caruthersville and 2nd May 11 Doniphan Caruthersville Lost May 15 District Girls Track Schedule DATE OPPONENT RESULTS April 2 Jackson (T) Lost April 7 Charleston (T) Lost April 13 Piggot (H) Won April 20 Sikcston (H) Lost April 28 Sikeston (H) Lost May 4 Jackson (H) Lost May 7 District May 11 Caruthersville (H) Won BOTTOM ROW LEFT: Renee Hath-cock, left, dashes toward the finish line neck and neck with her Sikcston opponent. CENTER: Terry Griffey, a sophomore, gives the shot a heave during Dexter’s April 20 meet with Sikeston. RIGHT: Kevin Orr, left, and Mike Grubbs, the track team’s top two sprinters, finish first and second in the 100 yard dash. TOP ROW LEFT: Lori Haney soars through the air on a warm April afternoon as she attempts the long jump. CENTER: John McGowan, a junior, does the “roll” over the high jump bar in the April 27 home meet with Portageville, Malden, and Richland. RIGHT: Warren Horton, one of only two seniors on the boys’ team, shows much determination as he flings the discus in one of Dexter’s seven home meets. 199 Y oii 111 Yetmen Look To Future 1975-76 Boys’ Tennis Schedule DATE OPPONENT RESULTS Mar. 18 Caruthersville (T) Lost Mar. 23 Chaffee (H) Lost Mar. 30 Poplar Bluff (H) Lost Apr. 1 Sikeston (T) Lost Apr. 6 Malden (T) Lost Apr. 13 Poplar Bluff (T) Lost Apr. 15 Kennett (T) Lost Apr. 20 Chaffee (T) Lost Apr. 22 Sikeston (H) Lost Apr. 27 Kennett (H) Lost Apr. 29 Malden (H) Won May 5 District 200 OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Members of the boys’ tennis team for 1976 are front row left to right, John Moran, Mark McMillian, John Nelson, Steve Hunott, and Keith Tate. Back row left to right are Steve Wulfers (coach), Craig Tharpc, Kevin Brown, Jeff Cox, Mitchell Parris, and Denny Jarrell. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM: John Nelson, a freshman, returns a backhand to his opponent. ABOVE LEFT: Mark McMillian demonstrates his form by hitting a backhand. ABOVE RIGHT: Craig Tharpc is shown in action at one of Dexter’s home matches. LEFT: Kevin Brown, one of the top players on this year’s team, stretches out to return a serve. The boys’ tennis team, coached by Steve Wulfers, suffered through one of its worst seasons this past year. They finished with a record of one win and twelve losses. The tennis team had nearly the same situation as did the football Bearcats. There were no seniors on the team and most of the players were just too inexperienced to compete with their tougher opponents. The top four players on the team were Kevin Brown, Craig Tharp, Mark McMillian, and Denny Jarrell. Kevin Brown played in the number one position for most of the season. The netmen came back to beat Malden in the last meet of the year. Malden had beaten the Cats rather impressively earlier in the season. 201 Girls Tennis Becomes A Popular Sport At DHS Although the girls’ tennis team ended the season with a record of three wins and seven losses, Coach Wulfers made clear that the team is improving and had some very strong players. Angie Coffey was the number one player for the season. Vickie Kandalaft and Penny Shelton won more doubles matches than any other doubles team on the Dexter squad. Overall, Penny Shelton, Cathy Kandalaft, and Pam Palmer won more matches than they lost. Tennis is still a new sport for D.H.S. athletes and it may take time to develop. But next year does hold promise for the team as Vickie Kandalaft was the only senior member, so they will only be losing one player and gaining more. Girls’ Tennis Schedule DATE OPPONENT RESULTS Sept. 16 Sikeston (H) Lost Sept. 17 Chaffee (H) Won Sept. 22 Kcnnett (T) Lost Sept. 24 Poplar Bluff (H) Lost Oct. 1 Malden (H) Lost Oct. 6 Kennett (H) Lost Oct. 7 Caruthersville (H) Lost Oct. 9 Poplar Bluff (T) Lost Oct. 13 Chaffee (T) Won Oct. 15 Malden (T) Won Oct. 18 District ABOVE RIGHT: Cathy Kandalaft serves to her opponent at one of the home matches. RIGHT: Angie Coffee, one of Dexter’s top girl tennis players, displays her serving form. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP LEFT: Vickie Kandalaft shields the light from her eyes on a sunny day at the tennis courts. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: Cindy Jaeger sprints across the court to make a return. 202 Members of the 1975 girls’ tennis team are front row left to right, Andrea Ayers, Penny Shelton, Kelly Lawrence, Cindy Jaeger, Karen Rannells, Donna Sutton, and Sherry Pixley. Back row left to right are Mr. Steve Wulfers (coach), Pam Palmer, Sheri Vinson, Linda Kidd, Jennifer Petty, Vickie Kandalaft, Cathy Kandalaft, and Angie Coffey. DEXTER POP 6 024 204 205 We would like to thank the Dexter Statesman Messenger for donating many of the pictures used in this book. Also, the editors of the REVEILLE would like to thank our advisor, Jo Worley, for the help and guidance she has given us throughout the school year. 207 208