Dexter High School - Reveille Yearbook (Dexter, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1983 volume:

understanding the world within us THE REVEILLE A Publication of The Yearbook Staff At Dexter High School Nineteen Hundred Eighty-Three 1 REVEILLE '83 DHS is ... Student Life 2 Seniors 32 Juniors 56 Sophomores 62 Freshman 70 Organizations 78 Athletics 124 Faculty 170 DHS is ... A pretty girl Who leads the band A big strong boy Who's almost a man A special song That fills my heart A favorite teacher Who thinks I'm smart The smell of sweat In P.E. class A bedtime prayer I hopes I'll pass Semester exams That keep me awake A Home Ec pie I learned to bake A football game In mid-September A date with her For a dance in December A day in detention For talking in history A smile in the hallway That's still a mystery Spirit in the bleachers At a basketball game And a hunk of a guy Who asked for my name A freshman Who thinks he'll never grow tall A sophomore That tarries too long in the hall The junior excitement As the prom grows near A senior farewell From friends so dear All of these days Will stay with me Throughout my life Come what I'll be 3 Miss DHS and Her Attendants Play Miss DHS Tracy Riggins poses with her attendants. Rhonda Cooper and Lee Ann Dean. When Tracy Riggins heard her name announced as this year’s Miss DHS. she was both surprised and thrilled. Tears of happiness ran down her face as she whispered to her escort. Patrick Crawford. I can't believe it!” Tracy is a busy member of the junior class who has been a Miss DHS candidate in two previous years. ’I guess my third time was charmed.” she laughed. Tracy enjoys playing volleyball and lettered this year on the varsity team. She works as a teacher's aide to Coach Wooley each day. She likes her job because she is able to practice her secretarial skills and be of help to someone Tracy smiles and says. I am very proud to be Miss DHS. I never knew that I had so many friends. The first runner-up to Miss DHS. Rhonda Cooper, keeps busy with a multitude of activities. She has been a member of Pep Club for four years, a member of FCA for three years and this year serves as the treasurer of DECA. She also belongs to FBLA and D Club. Rhonda has served on the Student Council three years and played on the volleyball team throughout high school. During her freshman, sophomore, and senior years. Rhonda was a basketball cheerleader This well-liked lady was a member of the Fall Homecoming Court during her sophomore year and this year was crowned Homecoming Queen. Also during her sophomore year. Rhonda was a Winter Homecoming Queen candidate. The second runner-up to Miss DHS was Lee Ann Dean. This active young lady has been a member of almost every organization at DHS. including FBLA. MES. FHA. FCA. IASIA. D Club, and Pep Club. She has been a STUCO member throughout her high school career and served as vice-president this year. She also participated in the junior varsity band program. This sports-minded young woman played volleyball four years. She added spirit to wrestling matches and basketball games as a cheerleader for three years. She has the distinction of being an honor roll student throughout high school and was a member of the Band Queen's Court her freshman year. 4 An Active Role in Student Life Miss DHS picks up Coach Wooley's mail as part of her teacher's aide job dur- ing sixth hour. At DHS. beauty queens welcome responsibility and get the job done right! Tracy’s escort. Patrick Crawford, has never been this close to a queen be- fore. Lee Ann concocts a secret chemical that will make everyone's smile as sweet as hers. At DHS. beauty queens also have brains. Rhonda lends a helping hand at the Student Coun- cil Senior Citizen's Dinner. AT DHS. beauty queens believe in service to oth- ers. 5 . . . the thrill of victory . . . a very strange place 6 Powder Puff is .. . Grabbing that flag, Making a touchdown! Run for your life!” yelled the head coach of the senior-sophomore team, Richard Darcy. With these words, Powder Puff '82 kicked off the Fall Spirit Week. Some 60 girls donned football jerseys and warpaint to vie against one another in the annual game. Senior football players acted as coaches. Richard Darcy, David Ward, Brad Miller, Bart Carter, Kent Land, Dean Derryberry, and Matt Elledge led the sen- ior-sophomore team. James Dudley, Dar- ren Burris, Gene Miller, Greg Booth, Tim Young, Chris Mofield, Perry May and Ke- vin McRoberts were the coaches for the junior-freshman squad. After a hard- fought game, the senior-sophomore team came out as the winners, 14-7. The two teams were cheered on by six very beautiful” freshman football play- ers. They consisted of Andrea Riley, Jefferia Dudley, Jimmy Fay Overall, Joanna” Dodd. Keitha Kay” McDonald, and Brianne Hinton. At halftime Claus Larsen was crowned the 1982 Powder-Puff King. The runners- up were Todd Poetz and Eric Jones. Other members of the Court were Richard Darcy, Mark Schweiss, Damon Dowdy, Brian Miller, and Lyle Allen. Powder Puff King Claus Larsen and his escort. Rhonda Cooper. Powder Puff Court: Todd Poetz. Davi Boner, King Claus Larsen, Rhonda Cooper, Eric Jones, and Susan Barnfield. 8 The Senior-Sophomore team shows they’re number one! The Junior-Freshman team thought they were tough, but they weren’t tough enough. White team cheerleaders were Jeff Dudley. Andy Riley, and Joey Dodd. Red team cheerleaders were Keith McDonald. Jimmy Over- all. and Brian Hinton. 9 . . . raising the spirit .. . getting the latest word . . . finding the answer . . . making beautiful music 11 Rhonda Reigns as Fall Homecoming Queen Rhonda Cooper was crowned as the Fall Homecoming Queen for the 1982-1983 school year. Queen Rhonda is shown below with her court. Erin Wamble and Rhonda Tucker. Erin was se- lected by the girls' tennis team and Rhonda was nominated by the varsity football team. At bottom left Kent Land kisses his royal highness” for the first time. The 1982-1983 Fall Homecoming Queen is Rhonda Cooper. She was escorted by Kent Land. 12 Representing the volleyball team is Elaina Walker with escort Perry May Retiring Queen Debbie Puricelli, is escorted by Mike Glenn. Lisa Banken was nominated by the freshman football team. Her escort is Kip Smith. Tana Garner represents the tennis team. Escorting her is Richard Darcy. Chosen by the varsity football team Escorted by Brian Miller is Paula is Lori Crump. Her escort is Greg Douglas, she was nominated by the Booth. freshman football team. 13 14 Tammy Webber is the Beautiful The queen. Tammy Webber is shown below with her court and escorts. Kip Smith. Lisa Banken. Henrik Nielson. Tammy Webber. Retiring Queen Jeri Rich- ard. Claus Larsen. Lisa Keay. Mark Stepp. Candy Waggoner, and Patrick Craw- ford. Tammy shows her excitement upon hearing the news. Also shown are Henrik Nielson. Claus Larsen, and Jeri Richard. The sophomore candidate was Candy Waggoner with her escort. Patrick Crawford. Lisa Banken represented the freshman class. Her escort was Kip Smith. 16 1982-83 Band Queen at DHS Tammy Webber, a junior member of the varsity marching band, was selected as its queen. The coronation took place prior to the football game with Charleston. While the band played How Deep Is Your Love?”, Tammy’s name was announced and the crown was placed upon her head. She received the traditional kiss from her escort, Henrik Nielson. This year's Band Queen is involved in many extra-curricular activities at DHS. She is a twirler and a varsity wrestling cheerleader. Tammy plays on the girls' softball team and is a member of FBLA and Pep Club. Lisa Keay. the senior nominee, is shown below with Mark Stepp. Claus Larsen escorts the retiring queen, Jeri Rich- ard 17 The “Vigil” of strenuous practice was over and the curtain rose on the Nov. 19 premiere of the DHS fall musical, “Snoopy.” For two evening performances and a Sunday matinee, receptive audiences laughed, cried, and applauded as Greg Summers managed to “Sit Up, Roll Over, and Play Dead” in his title role of Snoopy.” His best friend, the indecisive “Charlie Brown,” was played by Allen Gelfius with Stephanie DuBois as his sweet little kid sister, “Sally.” Tracy Wheeler was the epitome of the obnoxious “Lucy Van Pelt” and Mike Glenn came well-equipped with his security blanket and faithful thumb for the role of “Linus,” Karen Sedlacek and Sandra Cantrell shared the role of “Peppermint Patty” in alternate performances as did Theresa Layton and Kim Smith as that big bird of “The Clouds,” “Woodstock.” The play is about a very special dog with human characteristics. It takes a humorous, yet sensitive, look at life. “Snoopy” is a remarkable blend of serious thought, humor, and wonderful music. Directing the play was DHS drama instructor, Rhonda Steuver. Conducting the music were Mrs. Mary Ruth Boone and Mr. Michael Clippard, vocal and instrumental music instructors. The student director was Jaime Carmen. The main production number from the play was a song called “Don’t Be Anything Less Than Everything You Can Be.” Not only did the cast and crew of “Snoopy sing this song beautifully; they lived it each day. jin Snoopy: The Big Bow-Wow at DHS 18 At left Jennifer Agey and Damon Dowdy emerge from the tun- nel of hay. At right Lisa Cook and Greg Braswell were voted best-dressed at the Barnwarming. At left Randee Holder and Scott Hunt rest from dancing to have their picture taken. At right Robin Mecey. Rhonda Robinson. Sara Kilmer, and Becky Robinson pose for a family portrait. 20 Barnwarming '83: A Lasting Tradition Beginning in the old days, friends often came together to build a new barn for a neighbor. During the course of the day. the men labored to raise the walls fo the structure while the women kept a steady supply of food and drink flowing to them. Children fetched, carried and played as the barn grew. When the last nail was driven in place and sometimes even before the sawdust had settled, someone broke out a fiddle and toes began to tap. There was food, fun and dancing for all as the newly-raised barn was “warmed . Nowadays, professional builders construct our barns, but thanks to the efforts of FFA and FHA. the Barnwarming tradition is still alive at DHS. The fiddles of yesteryear were replaced by rock music from a sound system. However, the fun. the dancing and the smell of hay were still there. Camie Putnam was presented with a new white jacket as she was selected the FHA Queen. Brad Hubbard donned a new cowboy hat signifi- cant of his being chosen as the king of FFA. 21 Rhonda Robinson decorates for the dance. Queen Camie and King Brad reign over the Barnwarming. Stephanie is the First Choir Princess in DHS History A recent addition to DHS royalty was the crowning of Stephanie DuBois as the first Choir Princess. Among her other activities, Stephanie is president of the senior class. She has sung soprano in the Concert Choir for four years. She has also served as vice-president of the organization during her junior and senior years. Princess Stephanie was crowned during the Christmas Concert on Thursday De- cember 16. She was escorted by Michael Glenn, a senior member of the choir. The court consisted of Penny Garner, a senior member of the choir, who was escorted by Mark Glenn. The sophomore member of the court was Angie Hector. The freshmen were represented by Kristi Vaughn. They were escorted by Gerald Guzman and David Christian. Each member of the court was presented with a long-stemmed rose with the princess receiving a bouquet. I am very surprised that I was chosen. I am very happy and excited. I can't believe it! said a very happy Stephanie. 22 Mike enjoys kissing the princess. Senior candidate Penny Garner and her escort Mark Glenn. Kristi Vaughn, Freshman candidate and her es- cort David Christian. Sophomore candidate, Angie Hector with her escort Gerald Guzman. Princess Stephanie and her escort Mike Glenn. 23 Winter Homecoming: Pretty Girls And Lots of Fun SUPPORT ft-BEMS The 1983 Winter Homecoming Queen is Jeri Richard, a junior. She is a flag corps member of the band where she also plays first chair flute. Jeri was nominated by the varsity wrestling team where she served as a cheerleader. The first attendant. Erin Wamble, is a senior. She has been active in several DHS sports including tennis, basketball and softball. She is a member of FCA and Pep Club and was also the first attendant to the Fall Homecoming Queen. Molly Derry- berry, the second attendant, is a freshman. She was a Miss DHS candidate and was selected as a Class Favorite. She plays volleyball and girls’ basketball. 24 Winter Homecoming candidates and their escorts are Jennifer Agey and Perry May. Kristi Vaughn and Bri- an Mahan. Erin Wam- ble and Jim Rhodes, Jeri Richards and Mark Coots. Molly Derryberry and Keith Almond, Leila Kanda- laft and Tim Young and Tammy Webber and Dean Derryberry. Winter Homecoming Week at DHS provides fun and ex- citement for the entire student body. Posters go up in the hallway, lockers are decorated and special dress-up days provide students with a chance to show their cre- ativity. The festivities were capped off with the annual school dance after the game. The cheerleaders work hard to organize activities and spread basketball fever. Melinda Miller, Linda Miranda and Suzy Yoder prepare to present the traditional roses to the Queen and her court. 25 You Can Take the CATS Out of the Country At left David Pritchett, ala broken arm. directs the action at the Spirit Week Pep Rally held in the spring. At right Tammy Massey, a junior business student, uses the “guillotine to cut some paper. At left: Archery practice in P.E. class brings out the “Indian blood in most males. Rick Brown fires an arrow into the bullseye as Coach Wooley prepares to do the same. At right saxophonist Kari Monroe lends her talents to the stage band. This group often brings DHS alive with the sound of music. 26 But You Can't Take the Country Out of the CATS At right Jim Rhodes does sit-ups from an upside-down position with the aid of a special pair of boots in P.E. class. Jim wonders if upside-down sit-ups might really be called sit-downs. At left Steve Sells, a sophomore, seems mighty happy that school is almost out; but then. Steve always seems mighty happy. 27 On a Wonderful Evening in Late May 30 The Class of '83 Is The Best You'll Ever See! Senior class officers are Penny Garner, secretary; Lisa Dix. vice-president; Stephanie DuBois. president; and Theresa Layton, treasurer. Penny Garner was the only senior wrestling cheerleader. 33 In Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Three Mike Adams He raced in the Dudley 500. Senior Keith Jackson sells candy for the IAC. Seniors are great salesmen. James Baker He will become a mad scientist. Jana Bennett Nice people come in small pack- ages. Randa Bess One-fourth body, three-fourths mouth. CarI Bien He will be the next Jimmy Con- nors.” Tammy Blankenship She may not say much, but she knows a lot. Greg Booth Crazy legs.” 34 Greg Braswell One of those guys you will never forget.” Vance Brison “Future photographer for Mad Mag- azine, Terry Burns ' 'A new car would make him happy. Darren Burris ‘I wonder what I could do to create trouble? Kristina Burton She's Chicago bound. Sandra Cantrell • Born a comedienne. Bart Carter “Future Marcus Welby, M.D. Pam Chamberlain “Two can't live as cheaply as one, but it's a lot more fun. Eugene Chase Been known to squeal his wheels. 35 Good Times With Friends Were the Key Scott Chasteen The man with a van. Bruce Christian “He will be a high roller in Las Ve- gas.” Norma Christian “She will check you out any place.' Larry Clayton He earned his'fame in band. Mark Cole “Drafting was t Rhonda Cooper A doctor's thrill as a nurse. Jerry Crouch “Always kind to animals and girls. Steve Culver ‘‘Likes baseball, hot dogs and wild women. Kim Curtis She somehow weasles her way out of things. jar Richard Darcy Love 'em and leave 'em. Jerry Davis Loved a girl named Lisa. Karen Davis Captain of a rifle corp. Personalized license plates were a status symbol at OHS. Stephanie DuBois Short, sassy, and sweet. Lee Ann Dean Memphis is great. Dean Derryberry Little but mighty. Lisa Dix Miss County Profile. To Dexter High in Eighty-Three Life Was Good for You and Me James Dudley “The Who Dat Man. Madeleine DuRietz ‘‘She came from another world. Larry Durham Standard gas boy.” Matt Elledge “Mr. Juggbutt” Lesa Ellis One of the quiet ones. Brett Ferguson The jarnmin' junior and swingin' senior. Kelly Fields “Miss Curly Locks.” David Fowler Turned on by trucks. Renee Fry “Could that girl type! 38 In Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Three Gina Gaines A girl who kept her last name. Sherry Gaines “Her smile is worth a thousand words. Steve Gard The sweetest guy you'll ever meet.” Kim Garland She is Air Force bound. Stephanie. Penny, and two Lisas think that a senior is somebody spe- cial. Penny Garner Musically inclined. Wendy Fulford “She did the BEARCAT Strut. Kim Gamer She is real nice. In Nineteen i Mark Glenn He could open his own car lot some day. Mike Glenn Always preppy but never pre- pared.” Gigi Green A former Miss Dudley who became a Mrs. Elizabeth Griffin Ms. Liz Wayne Grovenor “One guy in a hundred that stud- ies.” Angi Hill . The sparkle in her diamond match- es the sparkle in her eye. Brad Hubbard His heart belongs to the Marines. Dennis Hubbard Gives everyone gas.” Mike Hunt “Wore a punk rock haircut. 40 Hundred and Eighty-Three We Were All That We Could Be Rhonda Isbell She is a woman of many talents. Keith Jackson “He has computer mania. Dana Johnson She tops them all even if she is small. Joyce Jones Boys: Her favorite subject. Lisa Keay She is as nice as they come. Steve Kent “His car was faster than a speeding bullet. Mike Lancaster His charm was more powerful than a locomotive. Kent Land Walk softly but carry a big mouth. In Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Three Claus Larsen Blondes have more fun. Brad LaRue Better known as Tagger.' Laurie Latimore She never met a man she didn't like. Allen Lay He could really hit those low notes. Theresa Layton Moonraker. Pam Lee Carried her name on her back pocket. 42 I Loved You and You Loved Me Theresa Lindsey “Went north to find her man. Melvin McBride “He could play a mean trumpet.'' Karen Levart Carried a rifle but wouldn't harm a fly. Perry May “Extraordinary athlete. ■ ib _w sr ■ IB - fm ■ _ .. I Dawn McFarlen “Never seen with her mouth shut. Lisa McGuire “What would the office do without her? Ml £ « I «4 pa 4 ,|F V| k 11PF'v Kevin McRoberts “Don McJuan. Brad Miller “A lover — of football Gene Miller Some eat to live, but he lives to Dwayne Pease Star of 'Wrestling at the Chase.' Tony Phillips Loved to watch Wrestling at the Verlin Pardon No kin to Dolly. The Best of Life Is Always Free Chris Mofield Our boy Mo. Rate Montgomery “Future star of Stripes.” Henrick Nielson Our European playboy.' Gwen Northcutt Always seen with a smile. Deanna O'Neal “Her words and ways are always kind. Camie Orr Sweet and tall, beloved by all.' m fi Or So It Seemed in Eighty-Three Mark and Kip get a front row seat. Doris Poley Short in stature but tall in personal- ity. Melvin Propst Knew how to pour cement. Debbie Puricelli “Only ride with Debbie if your life insurance is up to date. Larry Rainey His truck sounded like a jet air- plane.” Rodney Rangel “Walks softly and carries a big smile.” Sharon Rau “She was in the insurance busi- ness. Lori Reid Ace” 45 Rhonda Robinson 'She has a sweet disposition. DeNeen Schweiss Sweet and innocent. John Silvey Behind that smile is an imaginative mind. We Are Extremely Proud to Be Keith Richards Better known to DHS as Hippie” Earnest Ritchie 'One of the good ole boys.” Kenny Robinson It is not the questions that bother me: it is the answers. Kip Smith Never a hair out of place. Lisa Smith A nicer girl you'll never want to meet. Kim Stallings Will she be a CPA? 46 Seniors Are Breakin Greg Summers My modesty amazes me. Janelle Terrill She's as nice as they come. Piano man. Archie Thurston Ask him a question and he'll find the answer on a computer. Brad Thurston His truck is named after him. Tommy Tucker A man of few words. Leah Vails “I'm not arguing with you: I’m telling you. Erin Wamble Miss Sports Illustrated David Ward “Silk shooter. BL6 M TIMS-T qSHOW-MESTflTEp Tim Warren “He has an eye for younger wom- en.'1 Anna Wauer “More smiles like hers would make the world a better place. Tracy Wheeler “The loreal lady. DaRonda Wilson “Had so many boyfriends she didn’t know what to do. David Wood “Drives his jeep over hills and trails. Debbie Yearby “Makes her appearance at school one day a week. Tim Young Lover Boy. MISSOURI C J A SIMMS GO Keeping Busy Is A Way Of Baker, James Spanish Club — 1,2 (treasurer); Band — 1,2,3.4; Notre Mosque — 2; MES — 1.2.3.4; NHS — 4; Math field day — 1.2.3.4; Honor roll — 1.2.3.4; NCA — 3: All County Band — 3.4; Science Fair 2nd — 2; Perc. Ensemble — 3. Bennett, Jana COE — 4; Band — 1.2; Flag Corp — 1; Honor Roll — 3. Bess. Randa Pep Club — 1.2.3.4; Band — 1.2,3.4; Flag Corp — 1.2.3.4 (captain); NHS — 4; Powder Puff — 1.2.3.4; Honor Roll — 1.2.3.4; History Fair — 3. Bien, Carl DECA — 4; Stage Band — 1.2.3.4: Football — 1; Tennis — 1.2.3.4. Blankenship. Tammy DECA — 4; Honor Roll — 2.3; FBLA — 4. Booth. Greg D-Club — 2,3.4; FCA — 2,3.4; FFA — 1.2; Football — 1.3,4; Track — 1.2.3.4; Basketball — 1.2. Burnett. Bobby BuildingTrades — 3.4; FFA — 4. Burns. Terry BuildingTrades — 3.4; FFA — 4. Brison. Vance FCA — 2.3: MES — 2.3.4; (Sec- retary); NCA — 3.4; IAC — 3: Band 1.2; Spanish Club — 1.2 Scholar Bowl — 3.4; Publications — 4; Wrestling — 1.2.3.4; Golf — 1.2.3; NHS — 4; Boy's State — 3; Honor Roll — 1.2.3.4; History Day — 2; State Mu- sic Contest — 2. Burris. Darren D-Club — 3.4; IAC — 4; FCA — 3.4; Football — 1,3,4; Tennis — 3.4. Burton. Kristina Pep Club — 1.2.3.4 (Presi- dent); FBLA — 3.4; FTA — 4; MES — 3.4: NHS — 4; Rifle Corps— 3,4; Powder Puff — r 1,2,3,4; Sophomore Pilgrimage — 2. Cantrell, Sandra Notre Mosque— 2,3,4; Dra- ma — 1.2.3.4; Band Council — 4; Band — 1.2.3.4; Speech and Debate — 2.3.4: NHS — 4. Carter. Bart FCA — 2.3.4; NHS — 3.4; D-Club — 2.3.4; Class President — 1.2; Stuco — 1.2 (treasurer); Football — 1.2.3.4; Track — 1.2.3.4; Basketball — 1; Wrestling — 2; Football — 3 (All Conference); — 4 (all dis- trict and all conference); Track — (District Qualifier — 2.3.4) Chamberlain, Pam Pep Club — 1.2.3.4; Band — 1: FCA — 2.3.4; FBLA — 3: DECA — 4; Volleyball — 1.2.3.4; Basketball — 2; Pow- der Puff — 1.2.3.4; Honor Roll — 1,2,3.4. Christian, Norman Band — 1.2; FFA — 2; DECA — 4; Girls Choir — 3; Majorette — 1; FFA — l(highest grade) Clayton. Larry MES — 2.3,4; Band — 1,2,3.4; Notre Mosque — 2; FCA — 2.3; Tennis — 2.3.4: Honor Roll — 1.2.3.4: All County Band — 2,3.4. Cole. Mark Band — 1.2,3.4: Stage Band — 3.4; Spanish Club — 1; Track— 1,2.4; Hon- or Roll — 3.4. Cooper. Rhonda Pep Club — 1.2.3.4: FCA — 2.3.4: NHS — 4; STUCO — 2.3.4; FBLA — 4; D-Club — 3.4; DECA — 4; Volleyball — 1.2.3.4; Basketball Cheerleading — 1.2.4; Honor Roll — 1.2.3.4; Fall Homecoming 1st attendant — 2. Queen — 4; Miss DHS at- tendant — 1. 1st attendant — 4; Winter Homecoming Queen Attendant — 2. Crouch. Jerry COE — 4. Culver. Steve Building trades — 3.4; COE — 4; History Fair — 3. Curtis. Kim Band — 1; Mixed Chorus — 1; Pep Club — 1.2; DECA — 4; COE — 4; FBLA — 4. Davis. Jerry D-Club — 2,3.4; COE — 4; Foot- ball — 1.2.3.4, Davis. Karen Band — 1,2.3,4; Rifle Corp — 2.3.4 (Captain); MES — 2.3.4; FBLA — 4; Pep Club — 1.2.3.4; Band Council — 3; Honor Roll — 1.2.3,4: Notre Mascju — 1; Chorus — 1; Acappella — 2; Basketball — 2,3; Band Award — 2,4; All-State Band and Choir — 2; All-State Band — 3.4. Dean, Lee Ann FBLA — 1.2,3,4; MES — 3.4; NHS — Secretary; IAC — secretary — 4; Choir — 1,2; FHA — 1.2; FCA — 3.4; Pep Club — 1.2,3.4; STUCO — 1.2,3.4 (Vice President.) Volleyball — 1.2 (Captain) — 3.4; Wrestling Cheerleader — 1; Basketball Cheerleader — 3; Band Queen Attendant — 1; Miss DHS 2nd attendant — 4. Derryberry. Dean FCA — 2,3,4; D-Club — 2.3.4; IAC — 2.3.4; STUCO — 1; Band — 1; Football — 1.2.3.4; Track — 1.2.3.4; Wres- tling — 1.2.3 DuBois. Stephanie Band — 1,2,3.4; Band Council — 2; Notre Masque — 3.4; FBLA — 3,4; MES — 2.3; Mixed Chorus — 1; Pep Club — 1.2,3,4; NHS — 4; Acappella Choir — 2,3.4; Volleyball — 1; Powder Puff — 4; Flag Corp — 4; Sophomore Pilgrimage — 2; Missouri Girls State; Honor Roll — 1.2.3.4; District Choir — 2.3.4; District and State Band — 1.2.3.4; All-County Band — 2.3,4; Band Queen Attendant — 2; Miss DHS — 3; Choir Princess — 4. Dudley. James D-Club — 2,3.4; FCA — 2.3,4; IAC — 4; Football — 1.2,3.4; Baseball — 1,2,3,4; 2nd Team All Conference — 4. Du Rietz Madeleine Pep Club — 4; FCA — 4. Elledge, Matt FBLA — 3.4; FCA — 2,3,4; MES — 3.4; D-Club — 2.3.4; Football — 1.2,3,4; Basketball — 1.2.3.4; Baseball — 2; Track — 1.3: Football Honorable Mention — 3; All Conference — 4; All District — 4. Ferguson, Brett FCA — 4; MES — 3.4; Speech Debate — 3,4; Pep Club — 3; Notre Mosque — 3.4; D-Club — 4; DHS Quiz Team — 3; Track — 3.4; NHS — 4; History Day — 3; National Speech and Debate Award — 3. Fields. Kelly Mixed Chorus — 1,2; Acapella Choir — 3,4; Band — 3.4. Fowler, David IAC — 2. Fry, Renee DECA — 4; Honor Roll — 3,4. Fulford. Wendy Jo Pep Club — 1,4 (captain); Band — 1.2,3,4; Football Mascot — 4. Garland. Kim IAC — 4. Garner. Penny NHS — 4; Pep Club — 1.2,4; FBLA — 4; Basketball Cheerleader — 1; Band Field Commander — 4; Flag Corp — 1; Wrestling Cheerleader — 4; State Choir — 1.2.3.4; State Band — 1,3,4; All-County Band — 2,3.4; District Music Contest — 1.2.3,4; Girl State — 3. Griffin. Elizabeth Pep Club 1,2,3; Spanish Club — 1,2,4; Notre Mosque — 4 (Chairperson); Powder Puff — 1,2,3. Glenn, Mike FFA — 1; Concert — 1,2,3,4; Vo- cal Ensemble — 3; STUCO — 4; Tennis — 4; All District Choir — 1.3.4; All District Choir Contest — 1.2,3.4; State Choir Con- test — 1,2,3.4: MO Honors Choir — 3,4. Grovenor. Wayne Spanish Club — 2.3; Notre Masque — 4; Mixed Chorus — 1; MES — 4; Chess Club — 4; NHS — 4; Foreign Lan- guage Club — 4 (President and Treasurer); 50 Life At Dexter Senior High School Honor Roll — 1,2,3.4; International Foreign Language Award — 4; History Day — 3. Hill. Angi Pep Club — 1.2.3.4; DECA — 4 (President); FCA — 4; STUCO — 4; NHS — 4; Band — 1; Powder Puff — 1.2.3,4; Soft- ball — 2.3.4; Basketball — 2.4; Football Cheerleader — 1; Honor Roll — 1.2.3.4. Hubbard, Brad AG — 2 (Vice President); AG — 3 (President); AG — 4 (Assistant Ad- viros); Football — 1; AG — 2 Chapter Schol- arship; Barnwarming King — 4. Hubbard. Denny DECA — 1. Isbell. Rhonda STUCO — 1.2,3.4 (President): FBLA — 3.4 (President); Pep Club — 1.2.3.4; FHA — 1.2; Acapella Choir — 1.2.3; Band — 1.2.3.4; Rifle Corp — 2.3.4; NHS — 4; Yearbook editor — 4; MES — 3 (Treasurer). Jones. Joyce Mixed Choir — 1; Girl’s Choir — 3; Acapella — 4; DECA — 4; Pep Club — 1. Keay. Lisa Notre Masque — 1; Band — 1.2.3.4; Choir — 1.2.3,4; Band Librarian — 4; FBLA — 4; Drum Major — 4; Honor Roll — 1.3.4; District Music — 1.2.3.4; State Choir — 1,2.3.4; State Band — 1.2,3.4; Band Queen Attendant — 4. Lancaster. Mike IAC — 3; DECA — 4 (Vice President); Wrestling — 1. Latimore. Laurie Pep Club — 1.2.3.4; DECA Club — 4 (Reporting Officer) FHA — 1: FCA — 2.3.4; Powder Puff — 1.2.3.4; Volleyball — 1.2.3.4; Honor Roll — 2.3.4, Larsen. Claus FCA — 4; Football — 4; Tennis — 4; Honor Roll — 4; Powder Puff King — 4. LaRue. Brad FCA — 2.3.4; D-Club — 2.3.4; FFA — 3.4; Football — 1.2.3.4; Wrestling — 1.2.3.4; Track — I.2.3.4. Layton. Theresa Pep Club — 1.2.3.4; Notre Masque — 1.2.3.4 (Vice President); FBLA — 3.4; MES — 3; Mixed Chorus — 1; Stage Choir — 3; Girls Basketball — 2.4; Powder Puff — 2,3,4. Lee. Pam FHA — 2,3.4; Pep Club — 1.2.3.4; Mixed Chorus — 3; Band — 1.2.3.4. Levart. Karen Pep Club — 2.3,4; Band — 1.2.3.4; Rifle Corp — 2.3; COE — 4; FBLA — 2; Honor Roll — 1,2,3.4. Lindsay. Teresa Pep Club — 2,3.4; Band — 1.2.3.4; FBLA — 4; Honor Roll — 1.2.3.4 Manees. GiGi COE — 4; Mixed Chorus — 1; FHA — 1; Honor Roll — 2.3.4. May, Perry D-Club — 2.3.4; FCA — 2.3.4; Football — 1.2.3.4; Basketball — 1.2.3.4 (Captain) Baseball — 1.2.3.4; All-Confer- ence — 3.4; All-District 3.4. McFarlen, Dawn Pep Club — 1.2.3.4; FBLA — 3.4; FHA — 1.2.3.4; Foreign Language Club — 1; Rifle Corp — 3.4; Band — 3.4. McGuire. Lisa COE — 4; Reading Award — 1. McRoberts, Kevin IAC — 1.2.3.4: FCA — 3.4; Basketball — 1.2; Football — 1.2.3.4; Track — 1.2.3.4; IAC — 1st state. Miller. Brad D-Club — 1.2.3.4; Pep Club — 4; FCA — 2 (Vice President) 3.4; (President) Track — 1.2,3,4; Football — 1.2.3.4; Bas- ketball — 1; Wrestling — 2; Football first team All Conference. Mofield. Chris STUCO — 2.3; FFA — 1; FCA — 3.4; D-Club — 2,3.4; Manager of Football — 2.3.4; Manager of Wrestling — 3.4; Man- ager of Basketball — 1.2: Manager of Track — 1. Montgomery. Rafe IAC — 4; FBLA — 3,4. Nielsen. Henrik Holm Basketball Manager — 4. Northcutt. Gwen COE — 4; Pep Club — 2.3; Cheerleading — 2.3; Powder Puff — 3; His- tory Fair — 3; Honor Roll — 4. Ogelive. Dewayne Band — 1.2.3.4; Mixed Chorus — 1; Glee Club — 2; Acapella Choir — 4; Track — 4. O'Neal Deanna Pep Club — 1,2; FHA — 1.2; Choir — 2; Tennis — 2,3. Orr, Camie Pep Club — 2.3; FHA — 2.3.4; STUCO — 3,4; DECA — 4; Band — 1; Pow- der Puff — 2; Honor Roll — 1.2.3.4; NHS — 4; Miss DHS Candidate — 2; Barnwarming Queen — 4. Pardon, Verlin Band — 1.2.3.4; Stage Band — 3.4; Track — 3,4; Stage Manager for Band — 4. Pease. Dwayne D-Club — 1.2,3.4; Wrestling — 1.2.3.4 (Captain) Football — 1.3. Phillips. Tony Band — 1.2,3.4; Wrestling — 2.3. Poley, Doris Pep Club — 4; FHA — 1.2; Span- ish Club — 3: COE — 4. Puricelli. Debbie Pep Club— 1,2,3,4; STUCO _ 1; FCA — 2,3,4; Band — 1.2,3,4; Flag Corp — 1; Twirling — 1.2.3.4 (Captain); Volleyball — 1.2.3.4 (Captain); Basketball — 2,3; Cheerleading — 1.4; Powder Puff — 1.2.3.4; Softball — 1.2.3.4; Basketball Best Defensive Player — 3; Softball Highest Bat- ting Average — 3: Honor Roll — 1.2.3,4; Winter Homecoming— 1 (attendant); Band Queen — 3 (Attendant); Fall Homecoming Queen — 3. Rau. Sharon IAC — 1.2; FHA — 3; COE — 4. Reid. Lori Band — 1.2; FBLA — 3; FTA — 2.3.4; MES — 3.4 (President) Pep Club — 1.2.3.4; FHA — 1; FCA — 2.3.4; Powder Puff — 1.2.3.4; NHS — 4; D-Club — 2.3.4; Basketball Cheerleader — 1 (captain) Ten- nis — 1.2.3.4; Basketball — 2.3,4; Softball — 1.2.3.4; Honor Roll — 1.2,3.4; All-Coun- ty Band — 2. Ritchie. Ernie Building Trades — 3.4; FFA — 4; Wrestling — 3,4. Robinson, Kenny D-Club — 4; FCA — 3.4; Concert Choir — 1.2.3; Band — 1.2; MES 2,3,4; NHS — 4; Publications — 4; Wres- tling — 3,4; Golf — 3; All District Choir — 1.3; State Choir — 1 rating — 1.2.3; Dis- trict Choir 1 rating — 1.2.4; Honor Roll — 1.2.3.4. Robinson. Rhonda Pep Club — 1.2.3: FHA — 1.2.3.4; Rifle Corp — 2.3.4; Band — 1.3; FBLA — 4; NCA Board — 3.4; Honor Roll 1.2.3.4; District History Day — 1; State Band — 3: Barnwarming Queen Attendant — 4. Schweiss. DeNeen Pep Club — 1.2.3.4; FHA — 2; FBLA — 4; Band — 1; DECA — 4 (Treasurer); Housing and Interiors — 3: Powder Puff — 1.2.3.4: Volleyball — 1; Honor Roll — 3.4; Miss DHS — 3 (2nd At- tendant). Silvey. John DECA — 4. Smith, Kip FBLA — 1; D-Club — 2; Drama — 51 Outside Activities are Popular at DHS 1; FFA — 3; FCA — 2,3.4; Basketball — 1.2,3.4; Football — 1.2; FFA (Green Hand). Smith. Lisa Pep Club — 1.2; FHA — 1.3.4; COE — 4; DECA — 4; Honor Roll — 3.4; FHA Queen Attendant — 3: FHA Barnwarm- ing Queen Attendant — 4. Stallings, Kim Band — 1; FHA — 2; DECA — 4; Girls Choir — 3; Mixed Chorus — 1.2; Aca- pella Choir — 4; Honor Roll — 1,2,3.4. Stanfill, Charlene DECA — 4. Stephens. Dollie DECA — 4. Stepp. Mark Band — 1.2.3.4; FBLA — 4; Chess Club — 3.4; MES — 3.4; Stage Band — 3; FBLA — 4; Chess Team — 2; Honor Roll — 1.4; FBLA Contest — 4; History Day Contest — 4. Stevens. Kenneth MES — 3.4; Band — 1.2.3.4; NHS — 4; FCA — 3; D-Club — 4; Tennis — 1.2.3,4; Math Field Day — 1; Hon- or Roll — 1.2,3.4; NCA — 3; All County Band — 2.3,4. Stitz. Billy FFA — 4. Stitz. Sherry Pep Club — 1.2,3; FBLA — 2; FHA — 1.3; Girls’ Choir — 3; Mixed Choir — 1.2; Acapella Choir — 4; Football Cheer- leader — 1; Honor Roll — 4. Sugg. Kayella FHA — 2,3.4; Pep Club — 3. Taylor. Nick Band — 1.2.3.4; Stage Band — 2.3.4 (Vice President). Terrill. Janelle Pep Club — 1.2; FBLA — 4: Acapella Choir — 3,4; Mixed Choir — 1.2; Stage Choir — 3; Swing Choir — 4; March- ing Band — 3. Thurston. Archie Art Club — 1.2; MES — 3.4; Science Fair — 1st — 1; History Fair 3rd — 3; Honor Roll — 1.2.3.4; Science Fair 3rd — 1: History Fair 1st — 3. Vails. Leah Pep Club — 1.2.3.4; FCA — 2.3.4; NHS — 4; D-Club 3.4; Notre Masque — 1.2,4; DECA — 4; STUCO — 1.2; Acapella Choir — 1.2,3.4; Band — 1: Volleyball — 1,2,3; Wrestling Cheerleader — 1; Basket- ball Cheerleader — 2.3.4; All District Choir — 1.2,3,4; All State Choir — 4; Basketball Homecoming Candidate — 1. Wamble. Erin Pep Club — 1.2.3.4; D-Club — 1.2.3.4; FCA — 2.3.4; Mixed Chorus — 1; Vocal Ensemble — 2; Publications — 4; Tennis — 1.2.3.4; Basketball — 2,3.4; (Captain); Softball — 1.2.3.4; Powder Puff — 1.2.3.4 (Captain); FCA Award — 3; No 1 Tennis Award — 3.4; All District Girls Bas- ketball — 3.4; Three Throw Award — 2; Fall Homecoming 1st — 4; Miss Leprechaun At- tendant — 2; Winter Homecoming 1st — 4. Ward. Donna Mixed Chorus — 3.4; Vocal En- sembles — 4; Honor Roll — 4. Warren. Tim D-Club — 1.2.3.4; FCA — 1.2.3.4; Basketball — 1; Football — 1.2.3.4; Track — 1.2.3,4; IAC 1st State — 1. Watson. Barry FCA — 2,3.4; D-Club — 2.3.4; IAC — 1; Football — 1.2.3.4; Track — 4; IAC 2nd District — 1. Wauer. Anna Band — 1.2.3.4; FHA — 1.2.3.4 (Devotional Leader). Wheeler. Tracy Pep Club — 1,2; Notre Masque — 1.2.3.4; Choir — 1.2.3,4; Stage Choir — 1,2; Band — 1.2,3,4; Football Cheerleader — 1; All State Choir — 3.4; All District Choir — 2,3.4; District Music Con- test — 3,4; State Music Contest — 1.2,3.4. Wilson. DaRonda FHA — 1.2.3,4; DECA — 4; COE — 4. Yearby. Debbie FHA — 2.3; Pep Club — 2.4; Powder Puff — 1.4; COE — 4; Housing and Interiors — 3; Powder Puff — 1.4; Honor Roll — 2,4. Young. Tim D-Club — 2,3.4; IAC — 4; FCA — 2,3.4; Football — 1.2.3,4; Basketball — 1,2.4; Track — 1.2.3; Baseball — 4; Track Most Points — 3. 52 Who s Who and What’s What Around DHS HE-SHE HAS IT ALL TOGETHER Rhonda Isbell Kenneth Stevens Brad Miller Brad Hubbard MOST INTELLIGENT Rhonda Isbell Jim Baker CUTEST Linda Miranda Dean Derryberry NICEST SMILE Stephanie DuBois DeNeen Schweiss Doris Poley Tammy Blankenship Cammie Putman Brad Miller BEST DRESSED Stephanie DuBois Mike Glenn TIGHTEST JEANS Lisa Stutts Perry May BEST LOOKING Debbie Puricelli Kip Smith BEST FIGURE Rhonda Cooper Bart Carter NEVER DID HOMEWORK Eugene Chase Erin Wamble Pam Chamberlain Leah Vails MOST TALENTED Nicky Taylor Tracy Wheeler BIGGEST COMEDIAN Darren Burris Sandra Cantrell MOST LIKELY TO MARRY 12 TIMES OR MORE Gene Miller Laurie Latimore SHORTEST Dana Johnson Linda Miranda DeWayne Pease TALLEST Janelle Terrell Richard Darcy BEST DRIVER Lisa Stutts Rhonda Cooper Mike Adams MOST GULLIBLE DeNeen Schweiss Kip Smith PRETTIEST EYES Linda Miranda Greg Booth BIGGEST FEET Dawn McFarlen Allen Lay WORST DRIVER Randa Bess Mike Adams Bruce Christian MOST LIKELY TO GROW UP TO BE A MOVIE STAR Tracy Wheeler Kip Smith MOST LIKELY NOT TO GROW UP Dolly Stephens Brett Ferguson MOST LIKELY TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Penny Garner Bruce Christian BEST ATHLETE Erin Wamble Tim Young PREPPIEST Kim Garner Stephanie DuBois Mike Glenn MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT Lisa Dix James Dudley MOST LIKELY TO LEAD A SOAP OPERA LIFE Angie Hill Tim Warren 53 Seniors Play the Leading Roles 54 In the Dexter High School Daytime Drama 55 56 Junior class officers are Elaina Walker, president; JoAnn Duncan, vice-president; Kim Junior Class Favorites are Elaina Walker and Mark Kennedy, secretary and Cindy Baker, treasurer. Coots. 57 To Be a Junior is to Be an Upperclassman Kim Averett Todd Backus Cindy Baker Ruthie Barker Steve Barnes Tina Barnett Larry Barrett David Battles Mike Beard Bobby Becker Chuck Belcher Greg Bellamy Jim Bollinger Davi Boner Kyle Borders Mark Bowman Paul Breece Angie Breitweg Rick Brown Gina Buck Kandie Burnett Martha Burnett Jim Campbell Tammy Caldwell Mary Casteel Regina Clark Lonnie Cobb Russ Collier Kim Condray Julie Cook Lisa Cook Mike Cook Doug Cooper Mark Coots Patrick Crawford Lori Crump 58 And Have a Gold Ring to Prove It Kim Curd Jeff Davis Angie Delay Kathy Dowdy John Duley Joanne Duncan Ben Elam Randy Elies Steve Eskew Daryn Evans Lisa Felker Scott Fields Lisa Fleeman Cathy Frank Tammy Gaines Pam Garner Robin Garner Tana Garner Grant Godwin Paula Griffey Kenny Griffin Aaron Grobe Randy Grubbs Gerald Guzman Jim Harty Dena Hendley Rhonda Hesselrode Michelle Hinton Randie Holder Lisa Hornback Bill Huey Stacy Hudson Kevin Hunsaker Lin Jacques Carla Jaeger Jesse James 59 Juniors Sell Magazines, Decorate the Gym, Aaron Jarrell Trinka Johnson Bruce Jones Randy Jones Leila Kandalaft Kim Kennedy Stephen Keusenkothen Tonya Kirby Don Layton Louise Lee Laurie Lenox Craig Light Tracy Love Darrell Manuel Doug McCane Ritchie McCoy Scott McDaniel David McKay Mary Beth Miller Melinda Miller Kari Monroe Monica Moore Margaret O’Conner Debbie Overall Ken Owens Marietta Owens Eric Parris Paula Patterson Phillip Peacock Ray Pixley Todd Poetz Jill Powers David Pritchett Jim Rhodes Jeri Richard Tracy Riggins 60 Get All Dressed Up and Dance the Night Away Anna Risse Jeff Ritchie Darryl Roberts Jay Rodgers Larry Sanders Mark Schweiss Barry Scroggins Lori Sells Lloyd Shelton Rhonda Shelton Pam Shipman Angie Smith Jimmy Smith Kelley Smith Kim Smith Shaun Smith Toni Stause Teresa Stevens Pam Stevenson Scott Stites Karen Stitz Scott Strickland Lisa Tanner Ron Temples Scott Underwood Lori Vincent Elaina Walker Stacy Walters John Watkins Valerie Weaver Tammy Webber Kevin West David Williams Paula Woods Jim Young Suzy Yoder 61 62 Class officers are Elaine Wright, secretary; Jill Wiggs. vice-president; Candy Waggoner, president; and Theresa Taylor, treasurer. Can We Survive Until Nineteen Eighty-Five? Elaine Wright and Steve Smith are Sophomore class favorites. Sophomores Live Life in the Fast Lane Sheila Abbott Sherry Acton Sherri Adams Keith Almond Paulette Baker Jeff Banken Chris Barbour Susan Barnfield Rich Bergen Mark Billingsley Paula Blankenship Ronny Blunt Jeannie Britton Lisa Brown Sabrina Brown Tommy Burleson Roy Burns Dana Cartwright Chris Casey Cathy Childers Steve Christian Angie Clayton Todd Clippard Terry Cobb Danica Colyer Tina Conant Lori Copeland Misty Corder Katie Corlew Jim Crider Crystal Cryts Tracey Culver 64 With or Without a Driver's License Tracy Dabbs Dolly Darnell Carla DeArman Reed Dillahunty Lisa Dowdy Damon Dowdy Kyle Dowdy Becky Duley Kenneth Eaton Chuck Eubanks Scott Evans Jay Forkum Chuck Fowler Dennis Frazier James Gaines Belinda Gardner Rhonda Geary Allen Gelfius Lee Gibson Creighton Gould Michelle Graves Chris Halcomb Leigh Ann Hall Michelle Harper Gwen Hartline Scott Hastings Angie Hector David Hindman John Holifield Cindy Hufford Tammy Hunsperger Scott Hunt 65 Most Sophomores Know a Little Bit About Everything. Joey Hunter Brant Hutchcraft Vickie Jackson Jett Jarrell Diana Jones Eric Jones Eva Jordan Richard Jordan Keith Kelley Patty Keusenkothen Bobby Kidd Danny Kirkman Larry Kitchens Terry Kitchens Mike Koonce Tammy Lang Kevin Lee Tammy Leirer Andrea Martin Rick Masterson Randy McBride Greg McCane Donna McCollough Matt McCoy Mike McDonald Patricia McGuire Dennis McMullin Kelly McMunn Mike McWilliams Rick Merrick Chris Meyers Rick Miller 66 But Not Much About Anything of Importance Terry Mims Ramona Montgomery Scott Morgan Eric Mouser Stacie Musgrave Shelly Northern Ken Ockel Kenny Ott Donny Pardon Sherry Parks Trey Parsons Yvette Patmore Julie Patterson Renae Peters Garrett Pixley Julie Poetz Andy Pullum Roland Putnam John Pyles Mary Rahm Dena Ramsey Dan Rau Jeff Reese Danny Rodgers Ellen Rodgers Jeremy Rodgers Jeff Rossi Susan Rowe Russell Rowland Sonia Sandusky Steve Savage Karen Sedlacek 67 A Sophomore's Life Leaves Much to Be Desired Angie Smith Kathy Smith Larry Smith Max Smith Patricia Stephens Brenden Stevenson Micheal Stites Lisa Stoker Margie Sugg Danny Suhany Paula Tanner Theresa Taylor Jamie Thurston Michelle Tillman Jerry Townsend Rhonda Tucker Mary Tuschhoff Wade Vancil Candy Waggoner Greg Wamble Laura Ward Robbie Ward Bob Watkins Paula Watkins Joey Welch Lisa Wiggins Jill Wiggs Sally Williams Starla Williamson Elaine Wright Lynn Young Sherrie Ziegert 68 But at Least It Beats Being a Freshman 69 Freshman Class Officers are Jimmy Bein, Joey Dodd. Kellie Keay. and Heidi Stause. We’ll Get Our Kicks In Eighty-Six Freshman Class Favorites are Molly Derryberry and Bri- an Miller. 71 Last Year We Were Big Fish in a Little Pond Jennifer Agey Sheryl Akridge Lyle Allen Dana Angle Robby Anthony Gary Ashley Lora Baker Shawn Baker Tammy Baker Lisa Banken Rachel Barker Gina Beach Sonya Belcher Sheri Bell Jimmy Bien Susie Blackwell Melissa Blankenship Tina Bond LeAnn Bowles Johnny Brehmer Steve Britton Patrick Brown Misty Bryant Jimmy Burleson Scott Burleson Barbara Burton Jeff Caldwell Mike Campbell Jannetta Cantrell Jamie Carmen Marcia Cartwright Mike Channell 72 But Now We're Little Fish in a Big Pond Brad Chasteen Marie Childers Tanya Clark Charles Cole Mike Coleman Ann Marie Cook Greg Cooper Carolyn Cox Michael Cox David Craft David Christian Tyler Cryts Teresa Davidson Travis Dean Molly Derryberry Chris Dillie Joey Dodd Paula Douglas Ryan Dowdy Julie Dube Jeff Dudley Mike Duley Shelly Edwards Tina Edwards Connie Ellis Debbie Enax Kathy Eskew Laura Eubanks David Evans Scott Ezell Fred Fahrner Chantel Fields 73 The Highlight of a Freshman’s Day Carolyn Finch Joe Finch Jimmy Fry Shelly Gaines Doyle Gardner Ginger Garner Kelly Garner Phillip Garner Theresa Gibson Bast Goodwin Carmen Gosnell James Gott Dewayne Graham Scott Green Jeff Greer Glenda Grubbs Jeff Gunter Chris Hall Sherri Hancock Minnie Haney Stephanie Hann Julie Hartline Del Hayes Scott Hendman Brad Hessling Brian Hinton Lorena Hill Charles Hoffman Steve Hoopingarner Gale Humphrey Kriste Hux April Isbell 74 Is Leaving the Campus for Lunch Randy Jany Tom Jarrell Belinda Joiner David Jones Debbie Jones Kellie Keay Teresa Kiger Sarah Kilmer Sandra Kirby Vikki LaBrot Kathy Lee Jo Lewis Dave Light Jeannie Light Teresa Little Tammy Looney Brian Mahan Karen Malloy Tim Mason David McDaniel Keith McDonald Ladonna McElrath Todd McGhee Mike McGill Robin Mecey Ronald Medler Ray Mier David Midgett Brian Miller Clint Montgomery David Moore 75 Freshmen Students Have Stiff Necks Greg Moore Jimmy Moore Tina Morrison Cindy Mullins Kriste gives us a big smile. Lesley Nugent Carol O'Dell Doug O’Millian James O'Neal Jimmy Overall Vickie Parris Deana Patterson John Patterson Larry Patterson Renae Poley Mark Powell Denny Putman Dannette Ramsey Chad Rehm Lora Reynolds Tony Rickman Andy Riley Jimmy Robins Barbara Robinson Marianne Rodgers Vonda Russell Larry Sandage Angie Sandefur Chris Seabaugh Mary Shell Julie Sue Shipman Daniel Slevings 76 Caused by Looking Up at Their Superiors Myra Smith Brady Smith Susan Solidum Khalia Staley Heidi Stause Tim Stevens Richard Stitz Keith Talkington Kathy Tate Betty Taylor Valerie Taylor Paula Terrill Les Thurston Tracy Tibbs Carla Townsend Kelly Tucker Mark Unger Bryan Walters Lisa Wells David Whitaker Shane Williams Lina Willis Aaron Woolard Kay Worley Kristi Vaughn Richard Walker Gary Weaver Clint Young 77 78 Student Council Members at DHS Believe in Officers are Rhonda Isbell, president; Lee Ann Dean, vice- president; Trinka Johnson and Rhonda Cooper, secre- taries; Elaina Walker, treasuer; and Cindy Hufford, histori- an. Student Council members are Ann Marie Cook, Cindy Hufford, Becky Duley, Camie Orr, Jimmy Bien, Brian Miller, Dana Angle, Vikki LaBrot, Kim Averett, Carla Jaeger, Lee Ann Dean, Elaina Walker, Mary Rahm, Candy Waggoner, Rhonda Isbell, Andy Riley, Lora Baker, Rhonda Cooper. Rhonda Tucker, Jill Wiggs. Davi Boner. Trinka Johnson, Greg Summers and Mike Glenn. Not pictured are Stephanie DuBois, Angi Hill, Chris Mofield, Lisa Dix, Julie Poetz, Grant Godwin, and Jim Harty. Sponsors are Melba Walker and Don Goodwin. If any one word in the dictionary can adequately describe the Dexter High School Student Council, it would be “active.” At the beginning of the school year, STUCO organized the annual Get- Acquainted Dance to officially welcome the freshmen and other new students to high school. Another event that the Council spon- sors each year is the Miss DHS Contest. Other fall activities includ- ed a Baby Picture Contest which was strictly for laughs. Fund- raisers came in the form of a Car Wash-a-thon, candy sales and nachos for lunch and at wrestling matches. At Thanksgiving. STUCO served a delicious dinner to several hundred senior citizens. This is the second year for this communi- ty service project. Also in the Thanksgiving theme was the Turkey Teacher Contest which is an annual event. Further along in the holiday season. STUCO celebrated Christmas by delivering “Can- dy Cane Messages” via “Santa” and his “elves”. The group spon- sored another dance after a basketball game in January. It turned out to be a “victory dance” as we won our first game that evening. Early in the spring the Council brought Camfel Productions to DHS with their multiple screen movie. After a trip to the State Convention in Springfield, members sponsored Spring Spirit Week at DHS with fun and games for all and a dance to top it off. 80 Service to Their School and Community Mary Rahm delivers a heaping plateful of deli- cious food to a senior citizen at the annual STUCO Thanksgiving Dinner. The Pillow People entertained the crowd during the Fall Home- coming pep rally. Fill- ing the funny pillow cases were Mary Rahm, Julie Poetz. and Rhonda Tucker. At left Gene Miller is caught on Santa’s lap as he tells him about the G.l. Joe he wants for Christ- mas. Greg Summers played Santa at DHS this year as a part of the candy cane mes- sage project. STUCO sponsored the annual Get Acquainted Dance in August. At this event freshman boys and girls and oth- er new students are in- troduced to the social scene at DHS. The dance also offers up- perclassmen a chance to look over the new crop . Senior STUCO Representative Greg Summers collects money for the dance at the toll booth. 81 National Honor Society Builds Character Leadership, scholarship, service, and character are the keys that open the door to the National Honor Society. This year 25 members of the senior class have the honor of holding membership in this prestigious group. The members are Kent Land, Rhonda Cooper. Angi Hill, Camie Putnam. Leah Vails. Bart Carter. Penny Garner. Rhonda Isbell. Lee Ann Dean. Stephanie DuBois. Gene Miller. Greg Summers, Steve Gard, Lori Reid. Randa Bess. Lisa Dix. Kristina Burton. Sandra Cantrell. Kenneth Stevens. James Baker. Wayne Grovenor. Vance Brison. Kenny Robinson, and Brett Ferguson. Randa Bess lights her candle from the Eternal flame. The NHS officers are Bart Carter, president; Steve Gard, vice-president; Lee Ann Dean, secretary; and Kristina Burton, treasurer. Clockwise: Ken Stevens lights his candle from the Eternal Flame of NHS in an impressive initiation ceremony held before the student body. Lori Reid and Lisa Dix carefully touch their candles to the flame in hopes that it won't go out. Members of the NHS Scholar Bowl Team were James Baker. Bart Carter. Gene Miller and Kenny Robinson. Not Pictured are Randa Bess and Ken Stevens. Carol Hill beams with pride at her daughter’s accomplishments as Angi talks with her mom at the reception which followed the initiation. 83 Future Teachers of America Learn by Doing Future teachers look like this. The Future Teachers of America organization at Dexter High School supports the education profession. Many of the members plan to pursue careers in teaching. FTA offers them a chance to “get their feet wet in an actual classroom situation. During the fall several FTAers took the opportunity to visit elementary and middle school classrooms where they observed professional educators in action. They also read stories to the classes, played learning games and assisted the children with their studies. Later in the year some FTA members spent an entire school day as a cadet teacher. During this time, members took on many of the regular classroom duties and responsibilities under the guidance of the regular teacher. This included, in some instances, roll call, milk count, reading groups, kissing a skinned elbow and of course, grading papers. Members include Tracy Love. Lori Vincent. Kristina Burton. Michelle Tillmon. Joanne Duncan. Michelle Hinton. Suzy Yoder. Starla Williams. Andrea Martin. Matt Elledge and Tammy Webber. 84 Real teachers look like this. Upper Left: Michelle Hinton helps a sixth grade student in Mrs. Hampton’s science class to find the right answers. Middle left: Rewards for being a good teacher show up in the halls during ‘‘Teacher Appreciation Week at DHS. Low- er Left: Lee Gibson, a sophomore FTA member, points out an interesting item on a paper that belongs to a young man in Mrs. Brenda Guethle’s class at Central Elementary School. Upper right: Suzy Yoder spends a quiet moment at the end of a long day at school with Amanda Bringman. a second grade student of Mrs. Reita LeBeau at Southwest Elementary. 85 The American Way of Life Depends Upon Front Row: Cindy Baker. Monica Moore. Lisa Felker. Pam Stevenson, Kayeela Sugg. Angie Smith. Lisa Smith. Anna Wauer, Sonia Sandusky, Second Row: Chantell Fields. Susie Blackwell. Tina Barnette. Robin Garner. Tina Pelts. Gina Buck. Julie Shipman. Susan Barnfield. Becky Robinson, Cathy Frank. Kathy Lee. Third Row: Donna Copeland. Michelle Harper. Becky Duley, Tracy Tibbs. Theresa Taylor. Debbie Enax. Debbie Overall. Stacy Hudson. Pam Shipman. Last Row: Mrs. Gould. Pam Lee. Rhonda Robinson. Camie Orr. Rachael Barker. Angie Smith. Dana Cartwright. Renae Peters. Crystal Crytes. Julie Cook. Mrs. Hastings. Pictured Below: Angie Smith, Parliamentarian; Monica Moore, Treasurer; Cindy Baker, Reporter; Sonia Sandusky, Secretary; Pam Stevenson, President; Lisa Smith, Vice-President; Lisa Felker, Recreational Leader; Kayeela Sugg, Historian; Anna Wauer, Devotional Leader. 86 The Harmony of the Home and Family At top left, Lisa Smith makes Mrs. Charlotte Bryant an hon- orary FHA member. Directly below FHAers Pam and Julie Shipman are pictured with their mother and grandmother. Lisa Smith, second from left, was crowned FHA Queen. Members of her court are Kayeela Sugg. Pam Lee. and Anna Wauer. At top right, an initiate was left behind. Above Advisor Phyllis Hastings receives a floral tribute at the FHA banquet. 87 America’s Past, Present and Future FFA stays busy at Dexter High School. Some of the activities undertaken this year have been the Barnwarming dance, holiday fruit sales, a Tractor Day , a complimentary breakfast for the faculty, and various contests involving knowledge and skill in the field of agriculture. Members include S. Burleson. E. Mouser. J. Rogers. R. Burns. T. Cantrell. T. Poetz, C. Rehm. P. Brown. S. Kilmer. L. Renolds, M. Childers. A. Breitweg. J. Gott. R. Elies, T. Cantrell. B. Huey. J. Brehmer. D. McMullin, K. Tucker. R. Dowdy. C. Eubanks, B. Kid. A. Woolard. D. Putnam. J. Bollinger. D. Moore. K. Orr. K. Richards. R. Temples. D. Wood. D. Manuel. J. Forkum. B. Hubbard. D. Hight. M. Glenn. K. Smith. P. Crawford. E. Parris. J. Bien, G. Braswell. C. Light. B. LaRue, J. Townsend. B. Stitz, M. Billingley. M. Coleman. 88 Officers include Brad Hubbard, assistant advisor, Jeremy Rogers, chaplain; Keith Richard, vice president; Eric Mouser, reporter; David Wood, treasurer; Ron Temples, president; Bill Huey, sentinel; and Craig Light, secretary. Lies With Those Who Farm the Soil 89 Notre Mosque Members Enjoy Drama Notre Mosque members include Wayne Grovenor, Liz Griffin, David Pritchett. Kim Smith, Michelle Tillmon, Brett Ferguson, Joey Welch, Allen Gelfius, Tracy Wheeler, Greg Summers, Jamie Carman, Mike Glenn, Tanny Gains, Sandra Cantrell, Brant Hutchcraft, Gerald Guzman, Lisa Hornback, Teresa Little, Lisa Dix, Marietta Owens and Theresa Layton. Michelle Tillmon. Theresa Layton, Gerald Guzman, Joey Whitaker, and David Pritchett perform in skits during pep rallies to the delight of their DHS audience. Speech and Debate Team Enters Many Contests The speech and debate team includes Karen Sedlacek. Susan Solidum, Kevin Lee, Kim Smith, Dan Rau. Jamie Carmen. Tracy Tibbs, Tammy Looney, Brett Ferguson. Lora Lenox, Richard Eaton, Brant Hutchcraft. Gerald Guzman and Joey Welch. Kim Smith proudly shows her outstanding achievement award won at a debate match held in Kennett. Gerald. Tammy, and Brant won superior ratings certificates at the District Speech Festival. 91 Future Business Leaders of America Members from left to right: T. Layton, K. Lee, A. Grobe, J. Johnson, G. Summers, M. Glenn, K. Smith, M. El ledge, D. Schweiss, G. Gaines, P. Garner, L. Dix, R. Isbell, S. DuBois, K. Burton, T. Lindsey, K. Levart, R. Robinson, D. McFarlen, S. Sandusky, T. Love, M. Hinton, K. Kennedy, T. Webber, J. Terrill, S. Hudson, Mrs. McKain, C. Wilson, L. Sells, D. Boner, J. Duncan, L. Vails, M. DuRietz, R. Cooper, S. Yoder, L. Keay, T. Gaines, P. Watkins, and K. Monroe. The FBLA Parliamentary Procedure Team won first place honors in district competition. They are Tammy Webber, Michelle Hinton, Greg Summers, Cinda Wilson, and Rhonda Isbell. 92 Keep in Touch Today with the Business of Tomorrow The FBLA officers are pictured above. They are Rhonda Isbell, president; Tammy Webber, reporter; Kim Kennedy, treasurer; Michelle Hinton, vice-president; and Mark Stepp, secretary. Below are the winners of individual awards in district FBLA competition. Rhonda was selected Ms. FBLA, the highest honor that the organization bestows upon a member. Dawn McFarlen was tops in the category of economics. Keith Jackson won a first place trophy in data processing. Cindy Hufford and Kim Kennedy won trophies for Business Communications I and II. Rhonda assisted Wal-Mart Manager Ken Smith during Career Day activities. Rhonda was also the recipient of the business award. FBLA member Teresa Lindsey takes her clerical training seriously. 93 Math, Engineering, and Science Club Members include Michelle Tillmon. Karen Sedlacek. Allen Gelfius. Wayne Grovenor. Jim Baker, Archie Thurston. Larry Clayton. Steve Keusenkothen. Steve Eskew. Kristina Burton. Barbara Burton. Lori Reid. Kenny Robinson. Steve Gard. Mark Stepp. Ken Stevens. Randa Bess. Vance Brison, Rhonda Isbell. Melinda Miller, Suzy Yoder. Michelle Hinton. Kim Kennedy. Martha Burnett. Stacy Walters. Joanne Duncan, Davi Boner. Tammy Webber, and Tracy Love. Sponsors are Glenda Carpenter. Gina Matkin. and Laura Otten. MES Club officers are Steve Gard. vice-president; Lori Reid, president; Kim Kennedy, secretary; and Vance Brison. treasurer. Makes an Enjoyable School Year. Kenneth Stevens, Randa Bess, Jimmy Baker, and Kristina Burton perform chemical experiments for Central Elementary students. 95 At left: “Are we still alive?” Lee Ann Dean and Kristina Burton dress up along with the rest of the club on Clone Day. Above: Vance Brison and Kenny Robinson work REALLY hard on an experiment. Parliamentary Procedure Pays Off For DECA DECA was involved in school and community life in 1983. A charitable cause that also provided fun for students was the DECA “Santa and His Elves” fund- raising drive for the Stoddard County Chilren's home just before Christmas. A young kidney trans- plant patient from Cape Girardeau. Terry Kimes. was the recipient of several dollars as a result of a DECA roadblock. On the competitive level, several mem- bers placed high at the district contest at Cape Girar- deau and at the State Convention at the Lodge of the Four Seasons. To end a successful year, members treated their employers to a delicious meal at the Hickory Log. Angi Hill was honored during the even- ing as DECA Member of the Year. The membership includes DaRonda Wilson, Pam Chamberlain. GiGi Green, Leah Vails, Linda Miranda. Brian Temples, Bruce Christian, Debbie Yearby, Brad Thurston, Carolyn Baird. Kim Curtis. Camie Putnam. DeNeen Schweiss. Angi Hill, Laurie Latimore. Rhonda Coo- per, Dana Johnson. Kim Garner. Gwen Northcutt. Lisa McGuire. Mike Lancaster. Carl Bien, Eugene Chase, Jerry Crouch. Denny Hubbard. David Fowler, Melvin Propst. Scott Chasteen, Mark Glenn. Dewayne Pease. Gina Gaines, Teresa Lindsey. Lisa Smith, and Lesa Ellis. Other members include Norma Christian. Kim Stallings. Tammy Blankenship, Tammy Hunt, Jerry Davis, Dollie Stephens, Jana Bennett, Renae Fry, Charlene Stanfield, Steve Cul- ver. Joyce Jones, Larry Durham, and DECA Advisor Mr. Gene Potthoff. Officers of DECA include Gwen Northcutt. treasurer; DeNeen Schweiss, treasurer; Angi Hill, president; Rhonda Cooper, treasurer; Laurie Latimore. secretary; and Mike Lancaster, vice president. 96 Members of the Parliamentary Procedure team are Bruce, Mark. Rhonda. DeNeen, Linda. Angi. and Debbie. They won first place in both the district and state contests. Below are Kim and Gwen who both finished second on the district level. As a member of DECA and COE. Leah Vails is a recep- tionist at Allen Christian Buick. 97 Denny Hubbard pumps gas while on the job at Bernard’s Mobil Station. Pam Chamberlain enjoys working with kidsasa librarian at Central Elementary School. At DHS It Is Possible to Build A Dream. Members of the Building Trades Class are Steve Culver. Don Layton. Scott Strickland. Todd Backus. Ernie Ritchie. Eric Parris. Billy Horn. Terry Burns. Melvin McBride. Allen Lay. Larry Barrett. Randy Jones. Larry Breitwig. Lonnie Cobb. Tony Phillips. Rodney Rangel. Ken Owens, and Scott Fields. Their instructor is Merrell Cloud. Dexter High School's Building Trades Class completed its 15th home in 1983. Mr. Merrell Cloud directed the construction of the house with the interior decoration by the housing and interiors class under the supervision of Mrs. Phyllis Hastings. The landscap- ing was done by the vocational agriculture class under the direc- tion of Mr. Wendell Minson. The primary goals of the program are to help students develop skills useful for the construction industry and to help them develop sound economic ideas relative to home purchasing and decorating. This year's all brick home contains over 3000 square feet of living area on two levels. In addition there is a fully enclosed 528 square foot double car garage. Other fea- tures include a wood deck upstairs, concrete patio downstairs, gas heat, hearth for wood stove, three full baths, spacious cabi- nets and closets. The house also comes with drapes, dishwasher, range, and garbage disposal. Energy conservation has been an important factor in all phases of the construction. The walls, floors, and ceilings are well-insulated. 98 99 Industrial Arts Club members include Bob Becker. Tim Warren. Scott McDaniel. Richard Darcy. Tim Young, David Fowler. James Dudley. Rate Montgomery. Kim Garland. Theresa Layton, Lisa Dix, Jim Rhodes. Keith Jackson. Kevin McRoberts, Dean Derryberry, Bruce Christian, Darren Burris, Creighton Gould. John Duley, Larry Smith. Mike Hunt. Scott Hunt, Rick Brown, and Greg Braswell! The advisor to the club is Mr. Dennis Boggess. Industrial Arts Club The Industrial Arts Club (IAC) is made up of students who have an interest in drafting, woodworking, metal crafting, and other industry- related areas. The majority of the members are male, but a growing number of girls is developing an interest in this organization which reflects the wider opportunities which are opening to women in American industry. Other than sociable and informative meetings, IAC also sponsors the annual Metric 500 model car race. This is a favorite with members as they put all their energies into developing the fastest and best- designed C02 powered car at DHS. IAC Advisor Dennis Boggess assists Keith Almond in starting a racer on its way. 100 At left are the winners of the 1983 IAC Metric 500. They are Creighton Gould. Ronny Blunt. Greg McCane, Brad LaRue, Del Hayes. Steve Christian, and Jeff Litzler. At left center Bob Becker. Scott Hunt. Scott McDaniels and Jim Rhodes wait at the finish line to call the winners. Jeff Litzler and Darin McGill make some emergency re- pairs to a C02 racer. Industrial Arts Club officers include Greg Braswell, presi- dent; John Duley, vice-presi- dent; Theresa Layton, Lisa Dix. and Kim Garland, secre- taries; Keith Jackson, trea- surer; Creighton Gould, re- porter, and Kevin McRoberts, sergeant-at-arms. 101 Foreign Language Club Is Numero Uno Foreign Language Club members are Sherry Stitz. Laura Ward, Susan Solidum. Joey Welch, Gerald Guzman. Brant Hutchcraft, Randy Jany, Theresa Layton, Julie Cook, Jeff Greer, Tracy Dabbs, Lorena Hill, Lori Copeland, Shawn Baker, Mike McGill, Darryl Roberts, Mike Koonce, Wayne Grovenor, Vickie Jackson, Sherry Bell, Marcia Cartwright, and Chris Dilley. The FLC won first place in the DHS scholar bowl. The team consisted of Darryl Roberts. Joey Welch, Wayne Grovenor. Mike Koonce. Gerald Guzman, and Mike McGill. Wayne Grovenor, Gerald Guzman, and Darryl Roberts are the officers of the Spanish section of FLC. The officers of the French section are Tracy Dabbs and Sherry Bell. 102 103 Pep Club members include G. Garner. H. Stause. K. Hux. J. Agey. L. Willis, M. Bryant. P. Lee. K. Davis, K. Burton. T. Lindsay. K. Levart. D. McFarlen, R. Bess. L. Dix. L. Nugent, M. Rogers. B. Burton, C. Ellis. J. Dube. A. Cook, D. Patterson. B. Robinson. C. Cox, L. Stoker, L. Dowdy. V. Jackson. S. DuBois. L. Bowles, S. Edwards, R. Mecey. B. Robinson. P. Douglas. S. Hudson. T. Barnett, D. Cartwright, C. Cryts. B. Duley, K. Kennedy, M. Miller, S. Yoder, A. Hill. D. Enax. S. Kilmer. L. Banken. T. Dabbs, S. Walters. C. Jaegar, C. Baker, J. Richard, T. Webber, J. Lewis, K. Tate, C. Townsend. T. Tibbs. R. Barker. K. Curd. T. Garner, M. Moore. K. Averett, J. Wiggs. T. Leirer. L. Kandalaft. E. Walker. K. Vaughn. M. Tuschhoff. A. Isbell, S. Northern. C. Wilson, D. Boner, J. Duncan. L. Crump, J. Poetz. R. Clark. R. Tucker, L. Hall. A. Delay. D. Angle, L. Baker. T. Edwards, T. Clark. B. Gardner. L. Sells. M. Derryberry. T. Johnson, B. Miller, D. Overall. M. Rahm. S. Barnfield. D. Puricelli, R. Isbell, L. Miranda, T. Bond. C. Fields. A. Clayton. D. Yearby. L. Vails, M. Du Rietz, E. Wamble. R. Cooper. K. Land, L. Vincent. L. Latimore, P. Chamberlain. D. Schweiss. and D. Poley. Faculty advisors to the club are Patsy Vieth and Debbie McKay. Pep Club Adds Zip Pep Club officers are Suzy Yoder, vice- president; Davi Boner, secretary; Lori Sells, treasurer; Kristina Burton, presi- dent. 104 Pep Club activities this year included a student-faculty vol- leyball game, a Powder Puff football game, Fall and Winter Homecoming. Spirit Weeks and pep rallies. 105 Fellowship of Christian Athletes 106 Officers are Brad Miller, president; Kent Land, vice-president: and Erin Wamble, secretary; Representatives are A. Cook. T. Garner. J. Poetz, M. Rahm. D. Boner. E. Walker. D. Derryberry. M. Ellege. T. Young. B. Carter. B. Miller. D. Puricelli. D. Burris. S. Gard. R. Darcy, and D. Ward. “D” Club Members Are the Kings of the Cats Members of “D Club are M. Schweiss. J. Holifield, E. Jones. J. Hunter. G. McCane, D. McCane. T. Poetz. M. Coots. C. Mofield. J. Davis. B. Miller. K. Land. B. LaRue. D. Derryberry. G. Miller. R. Darcy. B. Carter. M. Ellege. J. Dudley. D. Burris. D. McKay. R. Dillahunty. S. Stites, E. Wamble. D. Boner. L. Reid. C. Jaeger. E. Walker. T. Garner. K. Averett. D. Puricelli. R. Cooper. L. Vails, and P. Chamberlain. 107 The DHS Marching BEARCAT Band Believes The DHS Varsity BEARCAT Band had a successful musical year. They took first place parade honors during Dallas Days in Poplar Bluff and at the Southeast Missouri Marching Contest where they also took second place in the field show competition. The combined talents of the Color Guard ladies earned them a trophy for the best overall group at the contest. Members of the band are D. Colyer. K. Curd. A. Delay. W. Fulford, M. Harper. T. Johnson. P. Lee. S. Northern. L. Dowdy. J. Powers. T. Culver. V. Jackson. A. Martin. T. Stevens. L. Tanner. C. Waggoner. P. Watkins. A. Wauer, T. Wheeler. M. Tuschhoff. L. Cook. D. Overall. L. Brown. S. Eskew. D. Evans. L. Hornback. K. Monroe. J. Rogers. G. Wamble. T. Stause. J. Mouser. T. Hunt. T. Caldwell. T. Jarrell. M. Stepp. P. Griffey. D. Cartwright. R. Barker. S. Cantrell, P. Garner. J. Smith. L. Stoker. C. Belcher. R. Bergen. G. Braswell. P. Breice. L. Clayton. M. Duley, C. Halcomb. T. Lindsay. M. McBride. K. Ockel. V. Pardon. S. Rowe. R. Rowland. E. Wright. P. Keusenkothen. D. McKay. K. Eaton, J. Harty. T. Phillips. K. Smith. K. Tarkington. J. Whitaker. J. Gaines. G. Pixley. M. Cole. M. Miller. D. Pardon. K. Borders. M. Koonce. S. Smith. B. Stevenson, J. Baker, C. Barbour. P. Crawford. J. Crider. S. Eskew. S. Evans. C. Frank. C. Gould. A. Jarrell. K. Lee. R. Masterson. K. Ott. Y. Patmore. D. Pritchett. N. Taylor. K. Stevens. T. Hunt. A. Hector. E. Rogers. D. Vaughn and A. Chasteen. 108 Leading the band is the field commander, Penny Garner. As- sisting her are drum majorettes Lisa Keay and Monica Moore. In Practice, Progress, Precision and Pride Members of the flag corps are Stephanie DuBois. Lisa Dix. Lisa Stutts. Randa Bess, Sherry Stitz. Cindy Baker. Jeri Richard. Tammy Gaines. Rhonda Shelton, Marietta Owens. Randee Holder. Mary Beth Miller. Renae Peters, Cindy Hufford, Lisa Wig- gins. and Misty Corder. The 1982 83 twirlers include Martha Burnett. Louise Lee. Patricia Stevens. Debbie Puricelli and Tammy Webber. Rifle corp members include Karen Davis. Rhonda Isbell. Rhonda Robinson. Dawn McFarlen, Kristina Burton, and Karen Levart. 109 The Dexter High Varsity Band Elaina Walker. Penny Garner. Lisa Dix and Stephanie DuBois received a I at District and a III at State competi- tion for their clarinet quartet. 110 Plays to the Bearcat Beat. Seniors and Band Council Lead the BEARCAT Band Senior band members are Steph- anie DuBois, Anna Wauer. Wendy Fulford. Kristina Burton, Teresa Lindsay. Sherry Stitz. Lisa Keay, Lisa Dix. Karen Levart. Rhonda Rob- inson, Dawn McFarlen, Debbie Puri- celli, Sandra Cantrell, Tony Phillips, Nicky Taylor, Tracy Wheeler. Lisa Stutts, Randa Bess. Larry Clayton, Kenneth Stevens, Greg Braswell. Mark Stepp, Melvin McBride, Verlin Pardon, Mark Cole. Joey Whitaker, Jim Baker, Penny Garner, Rhonda Isbell. Karen Davis. Tammy Hunt, and Pam Lee. The 1982-1983 Band Council includes Mark Stepp, president; Jim Harty, vice-president; Stephanie DuBois, secretary; Lisa Keay and Kim Smith, librarians; Joey Whitaker, instrumental manager; Greg Braswell, stage manager; Kenneth Stevens and Sandra Cantrell, senior representatives; David Pritchett and Trinka Johnson, junior representatives; Greg Wamble and Patty Keusenkothen, sophomore representatives; and Brian Hinton and Marianne Rogers, freshmen representatives. 112 Stage Band Members Jazz Up Dexter High Members of the stage band are Joey Whitaker. Jim Harty. Mark Cole. David Ward, Carl Bien. Nicky Taylor. Verlin Pardon. Sandra Cantrell. Kari Monroe. Lisa Hornback. Trinka Johnson. Scott Evans. Greg Wamble. Aaron Jarrell. Melinda Miller. David McKay. Larry Clayton. Reed Dillahunty. Lloyd Shelton, and David Hindman. 113 Junior Varisty Band Members Learn That Junior Varsity Band members are G. Garner, H. Stause, B. Burton, B. Robinson. R. Poley, C. Ellis. K. Worley, C. Gosnell, V. LaBrot, C. Fields. L. Baker, T. Morrison, J. Carmen, J. Robins, S. Hoopingarner, S. Ezell, D. Whitaker. T. McGhee, M. Rogers, T. Little, B. Haessling, R. Dowdy. R. Walker, L. Bowles, S. Belcher, K. Staley. V. Parris, R. Barker, T. Batton, L. Patterson, S. Kilmer, D. Graham, M. Powell, C. Seabaugh, G. Weaver, T. Clark, D. Angle, J. Agey, S. Hancock, G. Ashley, F. Farhner, T. Mason, M. Camp- bell, R. Mier, S. Baker, M. Channell, C. Cole, P. Garner, T. Dean, K. Mallory, P. Terrill, L. Mugent, M. Derryberry, M. Smith, C. O’Dell, T. Looney, B. Robinson, T. Stevens, A. Cook, J. Dube, T. Rickman, M. Unger, M. Myers, L. Banken, K. Tate, J. Lewis, S. Kirby, B. Chasteen, M. McGill, S. Hindman, B. Hinton, S. Bell, K. Keay, K. Vaughn, R. Mecey, A. Isbell, T. Tibbs, P. Douglas, D. Copeland, L. Willis. 114 Practice Is the Only Route to Perfection At Dexter High School the Acapella Choir Is The DHS Acapella Choir has had a very busy and successful year. Three concerts were presented during the school year; in the fall, at Christmas and in the spring. Standing ovations were received at every performance. Many students auditioned for All-District and All-State Choir in early November. Most of the cast members from the fall musical production of Snoopy” were choir members. Prior to Thanksgiving, the choir participated in the STUCO Thanksgiving Dinner. Acapella Choir attended the annual Bootheel Choral Festival in December. During the Christmas season, the choir was invited to perform at Notre Dame High School and the West Park Mall. At the Christmas Concert, after performing a cantata, the first annual Choir Prin- cess. Stephanie DuBois. was crowned. Afterwards the choir enjoyed a ban- quet dinner. In January, four students set off to Lake of the Ozarks to perform with the All-State Choir for the Missouri Music Educators Conven- tion. After the spring concert in March the choir began work for the district contest. The choir maintained the Excellent 1” rating, in addition to ensemble 1 ratings. In April, students traveled to Columbia, whe're excel- lent and superior ratings were also received. In mid-May the choir gave their final concert program of the year with the musical Joseph and The Amaz- ing Technicolor Dreamcoat . Both nighttime presentations were well- received with standing ovations from the audience. Seniors were recognized with roses. As a parting gesture, the choir sang a farewell to the seniors at baccalaureate and graduation. Members of Acapella Choir are Allen Gelfius, Theresa Little. Stephanie DuBois. Chantel Fields, Ann Marie Cook. Kristi Vaughn. Angie Clayton. Sherry Stitz. Mary Shell. Vikki LaBrot. Valerie Weaver. Elaine Wright. Ginger. Garner. Lisa Keay. Myra Smith. Lesley Nu- gent. Robin Garner. LeAnn Bowles. Kent Land. Mike Glenn, Lisa Dix, Penny Garner. Tracy Wheeler, Kim Stallings. Mary Tuchhoff, Karen Sedlacek. Tammy Lang, Renae Peters. Angie Hector. Danica Colyer, Pattey Keusen- kothen. Kelly Fields. Heidi Stause. Julie Dube. Brian Miller, Greg Summers. Jesse James. Bruce Jones. Marianne Rodgers. Jimmy Overall. Lisa Dowdy. Russell Rowland. Jamie Carman. Sherry Acton. Janelle Terrill, Joyce Jones. Daryn Evans. Jeff Jarrell. Allen Lay. Leah Vails. Mark Coots. David Christian, Travis Dean, Lee Gibson, Kathy. Tate, Kyle Dowdy and Mike Duley. Not pictured is Michelle Harper. Ha,. 7 Bass • e - iu - jah! + M- T 7 T—=2 if f_ r U ; n Hal- -le.lu-jah! Tammy Lang narrates the spring musical pro- duced by the choir. One, Big, Happy Family That Enjoys Making Music 117 Choir officers are Kent Land, president; Stephanie DuBois. vice-president; Lisa Keay. secretary-treasurer; and Lisa Dix. librarian. Other members of the Choir Council include Leah Vails. Allen Lay, Mike Glenn. Tracy Wheeler, and Greg Summers. Girls’ Chorus Performs at Christmas Concert Members of the Girls’ Chorus are Tammy Looney, Carol Ann O’Dell, Sabrina Brown, Angie Sandefur, Vonda Russell, Sherri Hancock, Tina Conant, Michelle Tillman, Sherry Ziegert, Debbie Jones, Tonya Kirby, Kathy Smith, Shelly Gaines, Carolyn Cox, Dona Ward, Stephanie Hann, Barry Watson, Tina Bond, Carla Townsend and Tina Edwards. Nine Singers Make All-District Choir All-District Choir members include Russell Rowland, Jamie Carmen. Leah Vails, Tracy Wheeler. Mike Glenn. Allen Gelfius and Angie Hector. Other members not pictured are Tammy Lang and Greg Summers. Leah. Tracy. Mike, and Greg also made the All-State Choir. 118 DHS Vocalists Are a Hit With the Judges Girls' sextet members received a “one rating on the district and state levels. They are Lisa Keay, Tracy Wheeler. Leah Vails. Janelle Terrill. Joyce Jones and Valerie Weaver. Soloists Russell Rowland, Mike Glenn, Angie Hector and Greg Summers each received excellent ratings at the district and state contests. The mixed madrigal consisting of Lisa Dix, Bruce Jones, Daryn Evans. Janelle Terrill. Jesse James. Mark Coots. Stephanie DuBois and Robin Garner made a one at the district level and received a superior state rating. Boys' quartet members Greg Summers. Mike Glenn. Jesse James, and Kent Land also received a one at both district and state. For the fourth consecutive year, the senior madrigal re- ceived excellent ratings at both district and state. Members are Allen Lay. Greg Summers. Leah Vails. Lisa Keay. Tracy Wheeler. Penny Garner. Mike Glenn and Kent Land. 119 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 120 Sings and Dances Its Way Through Bible History 121 Dexter High School Publications Staff: The Publications staff includes Tracy Wheeler, Mike Glenn. Debbie Puricelli, Rhonda Cooper, Anna Risse, Stephanie DuBois, Kenny Robinson, Erin Wamble. Suzy Yoder, Vance Brison. Henrik Nielson, Rhonda Isbell and Lisa Stutts. Not pictured is Matt Elledge. Mrs. Linda Dowdy is the advisor to the publications staff. The publications class at DHS is responsible for the monthly newspaper, the BEARCAT, and this yearbook, the REVEILLE. Serving this year as edi- tor of the yearbook was Rhonda Isbell. Her staff included Debbie, Rhonda, Suzy, Stephanie, Hen- rik, Erin, and Matt. The BEARCAT editor was Lisa Stutts. Her staff consisted of Tracy and Mike. Working as “head honcho in the darkroom and photographer was Kenny. He was ably assisted by Matt, Erin, and Vance. Their many hours “in the dark have brought the hundreds of pictures that have appeared in The BEARCAT and on these pages to you. Serving both the newspaper and yearbook with her artistic talents is our one and only artist, Anna Risse. Each of these people has contributed his or her talents and hard work to the publication of this book. They have tried to avoid mistakes; but have, of course, made a few. It was their aim to portray the very essence of life at DHS in 1982-83. Your enjoyment of the REV- EILLE is their reward. JP. 122 The “big cheese of the BEARCAT, Lisa. Tracy, Mike and Anna, peep through the holes and hope that you have enjoyed their stories, pictures and humor. The Class That Plays Together Stays Together At left: These monkeys on the REVEILLE staff know how to hang in there, baby after a year of layouts, type sheets, contact prints, headlines and Mrs. Dowdy’s criti- cisms. Debbie, Rhonda, and Erin worked in all sec- tions of the book. Special contributions included Debbie’s typing. Rhonda’s headlines and Erin’s How ya doin’, Ida Lou? Stephanie. Rhonda and Suzy thought the big bug was an appropriate spot for their picture be- cause their yearbook re- sponsibilities bugged them all year. Stephanie did the underclassmen sections. Suzy handled the seniors. Editor Rhonda was in the middle of every detail of the book. Her duties included every- thing from A to Z. Her or- ganizational talents, com- mon sense and calm manner have been the backbone of the staff. These three guys know the true meaning of justa swangin’.’’ They also know what hard work means. Henrik never saw the likes of an American yearbook, but managed to turn out a decent layout. Vance worked hard in the darkroom during the first semester. After leaving for a computer class, he was replaced by Matt Elledge who was a quick learner and turned out nice pic- tures as well as several sports pages. Kenny was a key member of the staff all year and through his ef- forts, this book has be- come a reality. 123 124 irxx4 HOiVlE J5 THF ¥ 1CATS Sports Are More Than A Tradition at DHS 125 Row 1 — L to R, Jeff Reese. Kyle Dowdy, Ben Elam, Bruce Jones. Lloyd Shelton, Scott Stites, Brad Miller, Chuck Fowler. Scott Hunt. Row 2 — Jerry Davis, Mark Coots, David McKay. Scott Underwood, Mike Stites. Barry Watson, David Ward, Bart Carter. Larry Cross. Eric Jones. Row 3 — Keith Almond. Rick Miller. Todd Poetz. Brad LaRue. Scott Hastings. Jesse James. Dean Derryberry, Kent Land, Mark Schweiss. John Pyles. Eric Mouser. Row 4 — Larry Sanders. Perry May, Tim Young, Greg Booth, Matt Elledge. Jeff Banken, David Hindman, Darren Burris. Kevin McRoberts, Tim Warren. Row 5 — Chris Mofield, Greg McCane. Claus Larsen, Jeff Jarrell, Joey Hunter. Treye Parsons. Reed Dillahunty, Doug McCane, Gene Miller, James Dudley, Richard Darcy, John Holifield. The BEARCATS are coached by Head Coach Terry Moore and assistants Don Jones and Boyce Wooley. It was a roller coaster season for DHS football. Fans were treated to some exciting moments along the way as the Cardiac Cats kept us on the edge of our seats with fast-moving action. There were the games of glory such as the overtime wins over Poplar Bluff and Jackson. Matches with Scott City, Chaffee and Kennett brought smiles to our faces as our boys congratu- lated each other for victories well fought. Those were moments that will be remembered by the CAT players at their 50th class reunions. Then, of course, there were the disappointing defeats at the hands of Malden, Caruthersville, and Perryville. The old saying, The best team won just didn’t seem to ring true on those evenings. The boys left the field thinking, If only I had ... On a couple of Friday evenings we ran up against the awesome speed of Charleston and Sikeston and found ourselves failing to catch up. With the exception of two lopsided losses, the BEARCATS kept their opponents on their toes until the final gun sounded. We were within a few points of recording an 8-2 year. But close counts only in horseshoes and we had to settle for 5-5. Our backs were against the wall from the beginning when senior Richard Darcy had to step in to fill the vacancy at quarterback. Our boy Richard, who had never before called the signals, came through in fine style and provided the needed leadership along with fine play by running back Matt Elledge who was often seen dragging a couple of tacklers down the field to gain that yardage. Richard and Matt were assisted by the fine play of their fellow seniors Perry May. Greg Booth, and Tim Young. Fourteen other seniors added depth and leadership to the squad. The roller coaster season thrilled us; the weather chilled us and our CATS made us proud. 126 Varsity Football Season OPPONENT US-THEM Poplar Bluff 19-13 Chaffee 14- 0 Caruthersville 21-40 Scott City 27- 6 Sikeston 0-14 Perryville 6-14 Jackson 14- 7 Malden 9-14 Charleston 29-42 Kennett 21-19 Cardiac CATS Kept on Clawin' and Kickin’ mmm Cheerleaders Held That Spirit When Things Got Tough The 1982-83 Varsity Football Cheerleaders are Trinka Johnson, Regina Clark, Angie Clayton, Angie DeLay, Lori Vincent. Davi Boner, Cinda Wilson, Suzy Yoder, and Wendy Fulford as the mascot. Angie. Davi, Trinka. Suzy. Lori, and Angie take a time out to smile for the camera. The cheerleaders show their spirit and help the BEARCATS to victory! 127 Gene Miller lettered three years at end. He was an All-Conference Honorable Mention. James Dudley lettered three years at center and kicker. He was selected Sec- ond Team All-Conference. Richard Darcy lettered three years at end and quarterback. He was selected as the BEARCAT MVP. He was chosen Honorable Mention in 1981 and All- Conference in 1982. Greg Booth lettered two years as a back and was a second team All-Confer- ence selection. Tim Warren lettered three years at de- fensive and split end. Matt Elledge lettered three years at running back and linebacker. He was selected at the BEARCAT Outstanding Running Back. He was chosen Honor- able Mention in 1981 and All-Confer- ence and All-District in 1982. Brad LaRue played four years and let- tered three at guard and tackle posi- tions. Tim Young lettered three years as a back and flanker. He was selected Sec- ond Team All-Conference at flanker. Bart Carter lettered three years as a tackle. He was selected as the BEAR- CAT Outstanding Lineman. He was Hon- orable Mention in 1981 and All-Confer- ence and All-District in 1982. 128 Dean Derryberry lettered three years as a running and defensive back. He was selected as the BEARCAT Most In- spirational Player. David Ward lettered three years at flanker and defensive back. He was se- lected All-Conference Honorable Men- tion. Perry May is a three year letterman at cornerback. He was chosen the BEAR- CAT Co-Captain. He was selected All- Conference and All-District in 1981 and 1982. Kevin McRoberts lettered three years at split end. He was chosen All-Confer- ence Honorable Mention. Jerry Davis lettered three years at nose guard. He was selected All-Conference Honorable Mention. Kent Land lettered three years as a line- backer and guard. He was chosen as the BEARCAT Co-Captain. He was cho- sen Honorable Mention in 1981 and All- Conference and All-District in 1982. Darren Burris played three years letter- ing two. He played offensive and defen- sive tackle. Barry Watson lettered three years at guard. He was selected All-Conference Honorable Mention. Brad Miller lettered three years as a flanker and cornerback. He was chosen to the First Team All-Conference as a flanker. 129 We Are Rough; We Are Tough; We Are Mighty When We Strut Our Stuff Freshman Football Prepares Players for the “Big Time Freshman football players include Scott Burleson. Johnny Brehmer, Del Hayes, Brad Hessling, Tom Jarrell, Lyle Allen, Bryan Walters, David Christian, Scott Green, Daniel Slavings, Aaron Woolard, Brian Mahan, Scott Hindman, Brian Miller. Jimmy Overall, Shane Williams. Andy Riley. Jimmy Bien, Keith McDonald, Charles Cole, Jeff Dudley, and Joey Dodd. 132 Pictured above is Jimmy Bien as he trots off the field after a fine offensive play at guard. At top right Tyler Cryts, Shane William and Bryan Walters are about to take down an opposing running back. At bottom left, linebacker David Christian gets some advice from Coach Roy Sherfield. What Would A Football Game Be Without Some Spirit? Freshman football cheerleaders are Heidi Stause, Kriste Hux, Vikki LaBrot, Lora Baker, Julie Dube, and Tina Edwards. At top Lora. Kriste. and Heidi ham it up for the camera. Football wouldn’t be the game it is today without pretty cheerleaders performing pompon routines. 133 Varsity Volleyball Team Sets, Spikes and The members of the Varsity Team are: Elaina Walker. Lee Ann Dean, Carla Jaeger, Kim Averett, Leila Kandalaft. Laurie Latimore. Linda Miranda, Debbie Puricelli. Pam Chamberlain. Tracy Riggins, Rhonda Cooper. 1982 Varsity Volleyball Season OPPONENT Richland Twin Rivers Bloomfield Bernie Woodland Bell City Advance Malden County Tourney Sikeston Poplar Bluff Doniphan Puxico District Tourney OUTCOME Won Won Won Lost Won Won Lost Won Lost Won Lost Won Lost Second Place 134, Leila warms up her serving arm before the game. Bumps Its Way to a Victorious Season. Debbie Puricelli Three-year letterman, Spiker Laurie Latimore Two-year letterman, Setter Rhonda Cooper Two-year letterman, Spiker Lee Ann Dean Two-year letterman, Setter Linda Miranda One-year letterman. Setter Pam Chamberlain Two-year letterman, Spiker 135 The varsity girls would have liked first place, but reluctantly settled for second in Linda Miranda knows that there must be a ball up there the District Tournament. somewhere. 136 Junior Varsity Team Gains Experience The members of the junior varsity team are Molly Derryberry, Tanya Clark. Lee Ann 8owles, Mary Rahm, Elaine Wright, Dana Angle. Susan Barnfield. Melissa Blankenship, Ann Marie Cook, Paula Blankenship, Tammy Hunsperger and Julie Shipman. 137 The thrill of victory is a great way to end a game. Girls' Tennis Team Nets a Winning Season Members of the tennis team include Julie Poetz, Paula Douglas. Sara Kilmer. Leigh Ann Hall. Tana Garner, Lesley Nugent, Erin Wamble. Kay Worley, Barbara Burton. Mrs. Neva Settles is the coach. 1982 Varsity Record RIVAL OUTCOME Kennett W Chaffee W C’ville W Malden W Cape L Jackson W Kennett W Malden w Chaffee L Charleston L Richland W Sikeston W Erin Wamble lettered four years. Lori Reid is a three-year letterman. 138 139 BEARCATS Take First Steps to Something Better The 1982-83 varsity basketball team members are Rick Miller, Perry May. Matt Elledge. Eric Jones, John Holifield, Joey Hunter, David Ward, Tim Young. Jim Rhodes and Jesse James. 1982-83 Varsity Basketball Season OPPONENT OUTCOME Twin Rivers Lost Malden Lost East Prairie Lost Woodland Won Bloomfield Lost Bernie Lost Puxico Lost Sikeston Lost Richland Lost Advance Won Bell City Lost Kennett Lost Jackson Lost Charleston Lost Doniphan Won The season was a disappointing one for BEARCAT players, coaches and fans. We just couldn’t seem to put the ball through the hoop in the crucial moments. Slow starts, inexperience and lack of height brought defeat to the CATS. 1982-83 was one of those years when Lady Luck was not to be found on the BEARCAT side of the gym. We savored the taste of victory against Woodland. Advance and Doni- phan. Then there were the games against Bernie. Kennett and Mal- den when we came close, but not near enough. The famous Indian statesman and philosopher. Gandhi, once said, Heroes are made in the hour of defeat. Success is, therefore, well described as a series of glorious defeats. There were times this year when it was difficult to find that glory, but our CATS held up their heads and hung in there. After all, what is defeat but an education? It is the first step to something better. 140 Four Seniors Led Basketball Team This Year 141 Matt Elledge is a two-year letterman. Tim Young is a one-year letterman. Sometimes You Give It All You've Got 142 And It's Still Not Enough 143 Junior Varsity Basketball Team Shows Promise The junior varsity team includes Todd Clippard, Rick Miller, Brian Hinton, Trey Parsons, Brian Walters, Brian Mahan and Jamie Thurston. The Coach is Joe Nichols. Not pictured is team member, Scott Evans. 144 Freshman Basketball Teaches The Basics Members of the freshmen basketball team include Chris Hall, Keith Talkington, Scott Burleson, Brian Mahan, Brian Hinton, Jeff Dudley, Wesley Medler and Andy Riley. 145 DHS Cheerleaders Believe in the BEARCATS Above varsity cheerleaders from left to right; Suzy Yoder, Lisa Dix, Rhonda Cooper, Leila Kandalaft, Leah Vails, Debbie Puricelli, Trinka Johnson, Linda Miranda, and mascot Melinda Miller. Go Bearcats Junior varsity cheerleaders are Kristi Vaughn, Ann Marie Cook. Vikki LaBrot, Heidi Stause. Lora Baker, and Ginger Garner. 146 Rhonda Cooper has been a BEARCAT cheerleader for three years. Lisa Dix has led cheers at DHS for three years. Linda Miranda has lent her voice and spirit to DHS sports for three years. Debbie Puricelli was a cheerleader two years. Leah Vails is a four-year veteran of BEARCAT cheerleading. At left the cheerleaders lead the stu- dent body in singing the school song. Above: Lisa Dix dashes off the floor after a cheer. 147 Lady CATS Score High Points with Fans Members of the varsity girls’ basketball team are Lori Reid, Lori Crump, Erin Wamble, Tracy Love, Leigh Ann Hall, Jill Wiggs, Theresa Layton, and Angi Hill. They are coached by Kevin Farrell. Varsity Girls’ Basketball OPPONENT OUTCOME Kennett Won Malden Lost Twin Rivers Lost Malden Lost Kennett Lost Woodland Won New Madrid Central Lost Jackson Lost Scott City Lost Portageville Lost Sikeston Won Chaffee Lost Scott Central Lost Twin Rivers Lost Doniphan Lost Poplar Bluff Lost At right Leigh Ann Hall struggles to get herself out of a tight spot. 148 Theresa Layton has played BEARCAT basketball for two years. Senior Lori Reid is a three year member of the Lady CATS. Erin Wamble is a three-year veteran of the team. She was chosen for the All- District Team both her junior and senior years. 149 JumpHigher, and ShootStraighter Than theOpponent Members of the junior varsity girls’ basketball team are Chantel Fields, Cindy Hufford. Molly Derryberry, Tanya Clark, Susan Solidum, Crystal Cryts, Kathy Tate, Debbie Enax, Kay Worley, Lee Ann Bowles, Shelly Gaines and Julie Poetz. They are coached by Debbie Hackman. 151 Wrestling Team Gains Experience Row 1, L. to R.. Brad Hessling. Kyle Dowdy. Tom Jarrell, Jeff Reese. Mike Stites. Ben Elam, Johnny Brehmer, Tony Rickman, Brad Chasteen. Row 2. Richard Jordan, Rick Masterson, Danny Suhany, Garrett Pixley, Brian Miller, Kenny Robinson, Vance Brison, Chris Mofield, Keith McDonald. Doug Omillion. Row 3, Coach Wooley. Ken Ockel. Dewayne Pease, Mark Schweiss. Damon Dowdy, Scott Stites, Jeff Jarrell. Reed Dillahunty, Aaron Jarrell, Mark Coots. Scott Strickland, Tony Phillips, and Greg Cooper. Chris Mofield 1982-83 Wrestling Season OPPONENT OUTCOME Charleston Won Jackson Lost Poplar Bluff Lost Farmington Quad Fourth Scott City Lost Tiger Classic Fourteenth Scott City Lost Poplar Bluff Lost Poplar Bluff Inv. Fifth Cape Central Lost Fr.-Soph. Conf. Tourney First Hayti Won Conf. Tourney Tenth Sikeston Lost New Madrid Won 152 Senior Bearcat Wrestlers Tony Phillips Dewayne Pease 153 Vance Brison Kenny Robinson A Victory Makes All of the Pain Worthwhile 154 Cheerleaders Add Spirit at CAT Fights 155 Junior varsity wrestling cheerleaders are Tracy Tibbs, Mary Rahm. Tina Bond, Connie Ellis. Donna Copeland, and Kellie Keay. Lady Cats Have A Big Winning Season Members include Kim Averett, Leigh Ann Hall, Jill Wiggs. Tracy Love. Leila Kandalaft. Davi Boner. Tammy Webber. Regina Clark. Rhonda Tucker, Susan Rowe. Susan Barnfield, Elaina Walker, Erin Wamble, and Debbie Puricelli. Other members include Angi Hill, Penny Garner. Lori Reid. Debbie Enax. Kristie Hux. Tanya Clark, Vikki LaBrot, Chantel Fields, and Lori Crump. 156 Erin Wamble lettered four years at shortstop. As pitcher, Debbie Puricelli lettered four years. Angi Hill lettered two years at second base. Lori Reid lettered three years at catch- er. Softball Schedule OPPONENT OUTCOME Malden Won Bernie Won Puxico Won Sikeston Won Bloomfield Won Poplar Bluff Lost Bloomfield Won Cape Central Won At third base. Penny Garner lettered one year. 157 158 Dexter Is Our Name, Softball Is Our Game 159 Four Seniors Graduate From DHS Baseball Team Members of the baseball team include Jesse James, Kent Land, Jeff Banken. James Dudley. Richard Darcy. Doug McCane. Joey Hunter, Todd Backus. Perry May. Larry Cross. Damon Dowdy. Jimmy Smith, Randy McBride. Keith Almond. Todd Clippard. Bruce Jones. Scott Green. Shane Williams. David Christian, Jeff Dudley. Brad Hessling, Brian Mahan, and Andy Riley. Baseball Schedule OPPONENT Malden Kennett N. Penniscott S. Penniscott Sikeston Poplar Bluff Scott City Notre Dame St. Mary’s Chaffee OUTCOME won-2, lost-1 won lost-2 won-2 won won-1, lost-1 lost tied, lost-1 lost lost 160 At center field. Perry May lettered three years. James Dudley lettered three years at pitcher and at third. Richard Darcy lettered three years at catcher. V .« A % e-•; At third base. Kent Land lettered one year. 161 Bearcat Baseball Is As American 162 Is Hot Dogs, Apple Pie, and Chevrolet 163 Track And Field Events Demand The Track Team includes M. Elledge. B. Miller. G. Booth. K. McRoberts. B. Carter. T. Warren. B. Ferguson. D. Derryberry. H. Nielson. B. LaRue. T. Young, D. McKay. A. Chasteen. J. Duley, S. Stites. D. Evans. K. Kelley. S. Hastings. J. Pyles. S. Hunt. C. Fowler. L. White. M. Stites. G. McCane. C. Pixley. T. McGhee. D. Slavings. R. Anthony. J. Finch. B. Miller. J. Overall. B. Walters. B. Hinton, and L. Allen. The team won a meet with Charleston, placed second in two meets and were third in the conference. Both Teamwork And Individual Effort. 165 DHS Netters Smash Through Another Year Members of the tennis team include Jim Harty. Nicky Taylor, Tim Stevens, Darren Burris, Russ Collier, Gene Miller, Larry Clayton. Carl Bien and Claus Larsen. Carl and Claus won the District Doubles match and went on to the state competition. TEAM OUTCOME Poplar Bluff lost Chaffee lost Kennett won Chaffee won Charleston lost Sikeston won Caruthersville lost Poplar Bluff lost Bloomfield won Charleston lost Cape Central lost Russ Collier hits a superb shot across the net to his opponent. 166 Gene Miller lettered two years in tennis. Carl Bien lettered four years as a DHS team mem- Claus Larsen lettered one year at tennis, ber. Lettering two years in tennis is Darren Burris. Nicky Taylor is a two-year letterman. Lettering two years is Larry Clayton. 167 DHS Golfers Are Up to Par Members of the golf team include Reed Dillahunty. Kyle Dowdy. Bruce Christian. Eric Jones. Scott Underwood. Grant Godwin. Westley Medler, James Thurston. Chris Hall, Doug O’Millian and Dan Ross. OPPONENT OUTCOME Malden won New Madrid lost Sikeston lost C’ville won Cape Central lost Sikeston won Kennett won Kennett won Cape Central won C'ville won Poplar Bluff lost Malden won New Madrid won Poplar Bluff lost District Tourny 3rd 168 169 170 DHS Faculty Is First Rate All the Way Serving the best interest of the Dexter Public Schools are Board of Education members Kitty Kandalaft. Darrell Cole. Thomas Henderson. Robert Isbell and Gary Gaines. Lehman Godwin is president of the Board. 171 It is the Responsibility of an Educator to Prepare The assistant superintendent is Joe Gibbons. Bob Brison serves as administrative assistant and director of federal programs. 172 the Young to Educate Themselves Their Lives The Dexter High School principal is Lewis “Rick Hux. He is assisted by Jim Hall, who is also the athletic director at DHS. Peggy Matthews and Mary Ellen Dudley serve as secre- taries to the principals. Mr. Hux is seen performing one of his many duties. 173 Counselors Help Students Plan For the Future Betty Irvin and Ishmael Smith are the counselors at DHS. Mrs. Irvin aids juniors and seniors while Mr. Smith counsels the freshmen and sophomores. SCHOOL COUNSELORS 174 Books explain Facts And Inspire Ideas Mrs. Rosemary Patmore is the librarian at Dexter High. She is aided by Mrs. Estelle Allen. 175 Mathematics Adds Up Kevin Farrell. Sandra Edmondson, and Laura Otten teach classes in geometry, consumer math, general math. Algebra I. basic math. Algebra II, trigonometry, and math analysis. Students below were winners at the Annual Math Day held at SEMO. The are Tracy Love, Kim Kennedy. Stacy Walters. Karen Sedlacek. Jimmy Baker and Aaron Grobe. 176 Science: Fact or Fiction? Glenda Carpenter. John Wade, and Gina Matkin teach the science courses at DHS which include; chemistry, physics, computer science, general sci- ence. I.P.S.. advanced biology, physical science, and biology. Above: A student carefully mixes a solution. 177 History Is the Memory of a Nation History teachers are Jo Worley. Patsy Vieth, Melba Walker, and Roy Sherfield. Classes offered are American History. World History. American Government. Missouri History. Psychology. Sociology. Law. and International Relations. 178 Language Is the Key to Civilization Jayme Stewart, Claudius Jenkins. Rhonda Stuever, and Linda Dowdy teach classes in English I, English II, Composition III, Composition IV, American Litera- ture. English Literature. Practical English. College Preparatory English, and Publications. Mrs. Stewart is leaving DHS this year after thirteen years in the system. She will be missed by students and col- leagues. Above: Mrs. Stuever listens to a question from Steve Hoo- pmgarner who is trying to choose the correct word to use. At left: Students in general literature class work diligently during the last few minutes of the period. 179 Physical Education Strengthens Body and Soul Mr. Don Jones instructs physical education classes, teaches a world history class, and serves as an assistant football coach. Mr. Terry Moore is the weight lifting in- structor and the head football coach. He also helps with the track team. Ms. Debbie Hackman teaches physical education classes and coaches girls volleyball, basket- ball. and softball. Mr. Boyce Wooley teaches classes in health and physical education. He also is wrestling coach and an assistant football coach. Clockwise: Ramona Montgomery practices her golf swing. David Evans gives it everything he’s got to strengthen his muscles. Mrs. Hackman gives some last minute instructions to her volleyball team. 180 A Variety of Courses Offered Through Special Services Mr. Don Goodwin, assisted by Mrs. Sherry Burleson, instructs classes in reading. Mrs. Debbie McKay is the learning resource teacher at DHS. Her aide Mrs. Carol Baker. Mrs. Betty Overfelt is a teacher for the blind. EMR classes are under the guidance of Mr. Joe Nichols. Clockwise: Jeff Dudley gets his books and is ready for his next class. Mr. Goodwin's responsiblities include the Student Council. He is shown helping out at the Thanks- giving dinner. Mike Campbell is shown with his work in the resource room. 181 The Business of America is Business Members of the Vocational Department include: Rita McKam, Linda Billings, Diana Thrower, and Gene Potthoff. Mrs. McKain. Mrs. Billings, and Mrs. Thrower teach business-related classes. Mr. Potthoff is the director of Cooperative Occupational Education. 182 Home Ec Offers Variety Carolyn Gould and Phyllis Hastings teach students about cooking, decorat- ing, marriage, child care and sewing in their Home Economics classes of- fered at DHS. 183 Shop Builds for the Future II % IN? Dennis Boggess is in charge of the Industrial Arts Department. He teaches classes in draft- ing, shop and general met- als. 184 Ag Builds Future Farmers Mr. Wendell Minson directs the Agriculture Department at DHS. Classes are taught in animal science, plant science, and agricul- ture construction and maintenance. Mr. Minson is the advisor to the FFA group. Mr. Merrell Cloud supervises the building trades classes at DHS. 185 Music at DHS Is In Tune Mrs. Mary Ruth Boone is the director of music at DHS. Classes are offered in vocal ensemble, music appreciation, piano, and choir. Michael Clippard dir- ects instrumental music. He leads the varsity, junior varsity and stage bands, and instructs students in music theory. 186 Creativity is the Key Word in Artistic Endeavor Mrs. Maria Sherfield teaches the art classes at DHS. Jamie Roa instructs classes in Spanish and French. Center left: Art students paint Halloween scenes on the windows of a local business. Lower left: Mr. Roa helps a student to conjugate a Spanish verb. Above: Anna Risse paints a section of the wall mural at Dexter Memorial Hospi- tal. 187 188 May 26, 1983: The End of One Life The Valedictorian of the Class of '83 is Jimmy Baker. Rhonda Isbell was named salutatorian. 190 And the Beginning of Another 191 The End Rhonda: If you have never been “up a creek without a paddle' try being the editor of a yearbook. Lisa: The BEARCAT was as slow as the turtle, but finally won the race. The Editors Have the Last Word '