Dexter High School - Reveille Yearbook (Dexter, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1984 volume:

Miss DBS Symbolizes the Spirit of Our School Being selected to the Miss DHS court is quite an honor. These young ladies represent the spirit of our school. They are not only beautiful; they are a vital part of the student body. They, like their fellow students, enjoy life at DHS. They are proud of their school and we are proud of them. At right: Miss DHS 1984 Jennifer Mouser sits atop a convertible waiting to ride down Stoddard Street in the fair parade. Jennifer is active in Varsity Band, FHA, FBLA, and Pep Club. Her hobbies include horseback riding, watching football games, swimm- ing, and playing alto sax in the DHS Band. She also enjoys being with her friends. “I feel honored and very surprised that I was selected to represent my school as Miss DHS!” Jennifer exclaimed. Bottom right: The 1983-1984 court consists of Miss DHS Jennifer Mouser escorted by Kevin West, First Runner-Up Molly Derryberry and her escort Brian Miller, Second Runner-Up Regina Clark escorted by Mark Schweiss and Retiring Queen Tracy Riggins ac- companied by Patrick Crawford. Page 5 — upper left: First Runner-Up Molly Derryberry is a member of Student Council, FBLA, FCA, and Pep Club. Molly also displays her sportsmanship as a member of the DHS volleyball and girl’s basketball teams. Molly said, “I was thrilled to even be nominated, but even more thrilled to be the first attendant.” Second Runner-Up Regina Clark enjoys her various activities at DHS which include Pep Club, FCA, and FBLA. Regina is a member of the Lady Cats softball team, along with being a cheerleader for both varsity wrestl- ing and football. She also enjoys camping. Miss DHS and her attendants not only have beautiful faces and winning smiles, but also enthusiastically join into stu- dent life through their activities in various clubs and organizations. Page 5 — lower left: Regina Clark encourages that good old DHS spirit, while leading the Pep Club Snake Dance during Homecoming Week. Page 5 — upper right: Molly Derryberry gets in the swim of Student Council project, but near- ly drowns in a deluge of water during the annual STUCO car wash. Page 5 — lower right: Jennifer Mouser shows her DHS spirit through her participa- tion in the band. 4 5 The Spirit of the Bearcat Is Afire at Dexter High School 7 David McKay Reigns as Powder Puff King The annual Pep Club Powder Puff Football Game was a bruising battle that delighted the spectators and punished the participants. The game drew lots of participants as the girls took over the masculine domain of Charles Bland Stadium, tearing up the turf and each other at the same time. DHS males tried to bring some organization to the chaos in their roles as coaches, refs, and linesmen, but soon learned that the feminine gender could not be controlled when it came time for a real CAT fight. At left: Cheerleader Clint Fowler places the Powder Puff crown atop the head of David McKay. Bottom left: The Frosh-Junior team display the big Numero Uno sign immediately after their 7-0 victory. Below: Coach David at- tempts to explain to Jeri Richards a play but she just smiles and says, “Cool it, David, I’ll do my own thing.” At right: Freshmen Jeff Barker, Lee Parks, Scott Rice, Bill Keating, Tim Watson, Toby Watson and Darin Thurston stood around and looked pretty when they weren’t leading a cheer for their team. Middle right: Referees Jack McDonald, Mike Stites and Chuck Fowler saw no evil, heard no evil, and spoke no evil, but the girls on the field did all three. Bottom right: Renee Schwantes, Cindy Baker and Lori Sells flopped down on the ground to rest between plays. Far right: Todd Wilson, Damon Cartwright, Clint Fowler, Shannon Shipman and Chris Rimel may have lacked cheerleading talent, but they had lovely legs. Bottom far right: Building a pyramid is easy, but keeping it together is impossible. 8 9 o The 1983 Fall Homecoming Queen and her court are Second Attendant Susan Solidum and her escort Brian Hinton, Queen Regina Clark and her escort David Christian and first attendant Mary Rahm and her escort Reed Dillahunty. Retina Clark Reigns at Fall Homecoming Spirit Week was highlighted by the crowning of Fall Homecoming Queen Regina Clark. Her attendants were Mary Rahm, a junior and Susan Solidum, a sophomore. The coronation took place during halftime of the game against Jackson before a packed stadium. Regina was nominated by the varsity football team. Mary was a candidate from the volleyball team and Susan represented the girls’ tennis players The week leading up to the homecoming game was packed full of fun and games. These activities included a car stuff competition, a Powder puff game, Pyramid contest, jello snarfing and egg-dropping contests. Ending the week was a snake-dance. The line consisted of 200 peppy people who “jammed” their way through downtown Dexter to the high school. Opposite page — top right: Chris Rimel shows his school spirit as he displays the freshman class float. Bottom right: Scott Stites and Melinda Miller prove that their big mouths can be used for other things besides talking as they participate in the jello-snarfing contest. Queen Regina Clark is escorted by David Christian. 12 Spirit Week Offers Fun for OK First attendant Mary Rahm poses with her escort, Reed Dillahunty. Second attendant Susan Solidum smiles with her escort, Brian Hinton. DEXTER HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING WEEK!! MON PUFF r ME « TENNIS.JSS. V SNAKEDANCE CAR BANG 13 Each Person at DHS Is Guaranteed to Be an Original Elaine Reigns as 83 Band Queen Elaine Wright was selected 1983-1984 DHS Band Queen. One of her major activities at DHS is leading the Marching Bearcats as drum majorette. She is junior class secretary and a member of the Band Council. Elaine’s favorite pastime is spending time with her friends. When asked how she felt when the crown was placed on her head, she replied, “I was very surprised and I feel honored to represent the number one DHS Marching Bearcats.” “I was very pleased and honored to be a candidate since I am new to this school,” exclaimed freshman Gen- na Weddle. Her hobbies include reading, water skiing and horseback riding. She is a member of the Pep Club, Foreign Language Club, FCA and Notre Masque as well as being a cheerleader for the Junior Varsity football team. Kellie Keay, the sophomore candidate, is a member of the band as a member of the rifle corps. She is also in- volved in Pep Club, FCA, and is sophomore class secretary. Tammy Gaines, the senior candidate, is involved in COE, Pep Club, NHS, and FBLA. She has been a dedicated band member for four years. Pictured below is Elaine Wright receiving the crown with escort Kevin West. 16 To the left are: senior can- didate, Tammy Gaines and escort Jeff Banken. To the right are: sophomore candidate, Kellie Keay and escort, Travis Dean. To the left are: freshman candidate, Genna Weddle and escort Clint Fowler. 17 Audience Held Captive by the Prisoner of Second Avenue The ’83 DHS fall play was a bag full of new faces and talent. Hard work tempered with friendly relations among cast and crew make this production a success. The Prisoner of Second Avenue, a comedy by Neil Simon, depicts the lives of a crisis-bound couple w come to terms with the reality of a hard, cold world. Although nervous breakdowns run rampant through the play, in the end, we see t middleaged pair accepting their lives, their world, and each other. Cast members included Theresa Little, Jamie Carman, Gerald Guzman, Renee Foyle, Beth Clip- pard and Darryl Roberts. The Stage Crew was John Patterson and Richard Bergen. Mrs. Rhonda Stuever produced the play with the assistance of student director, Lynn Young. 18 Acting Is the Ability to Express Emotion 19 Barnwarming Makes For Old-Fashioned Fun Below: Lloyd Shelton and Tina Edwards are chosen best dressed in their flashy western outfits. Above: King Ron Temples and Queen Cindy Baker reign over Barnwarming. Ron received a new cowboy hat and Cindy received a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Below: A kiss from Cindy proved to Ron that being King was better than he expected. 20 Lina Willis gives Jim Bollinger a lingering hug he won’t forget. Long-time steadies, Ann Marie Cook and Jesse Lori Sells tells Randy Grubbs a secret. It must James are seen together, as they usually are. have been a good one! 21 Angie Hector is the Choir Princess for the 1983-84 school year. Angie is a talented first soprano and plans to major in music in college. She has been a member of the Acappella Choir for three years. Her escort for the evening was Gerald Guzman. Angie’s court consisted of Danica Col- yer, a junior, who was escorted by Travis Dean. Heidi Stause was escorted by Scott Hastings. She is a sophomore. Larry Gilbow escorted freshman Leah Wright. Becky Chris- tian, another freshman, was escorted by Keith Talkington. Sondra Kirby was nominated to the court by the chorus. Angie was excited about being selected Choir Princess. “People don’t believe that being elected Choir Princess is as important as something like a homecoming queen, but it is to me because music is my life,” says Angie. 22 Princess Angie and her escort, Gerald Guzman. Sondra Kirby was the Mixed Chorus candidate. The court consisted of junior Danica Colyer and escort Travis Dean, sophomore Heidi Stause and escort Scott Hastings, freshman Leah Wright and escort Larry Gilbow, and freshman Becky Christian with Keith Talkington as her escort. 23 Winter Homecoming: Beautiful Babes. Smack! The 1984 Winter Homecoming Queen is Elaina Walker who is a senior. Her escort was Senior Mark Coots. She is a BEARCAT Wrestling Cheerleader and a member of FCA. She participated in Lady BEARCAT volleyball and soft- ball. Elaina is Student Body President, a member of MES and Pep Club. The first attendant, Tracy Love is also a senior. Tracy is active in several DHS sports including tennis, basketball, and softball. She is also a member of Pep Club, FCA, and MES. Regina Clark, the second attendant, is also a senior. Her escort was Senior Mark Schweiss. She was elected Fall Homecoming Queen and was second attendant to Miss DHS. She is a Wrestling Cheerleader and a member of Pep Club, COE, FCA, and FBLA. Activities during the week of Winter Homecoming included lots of zany contests, a Hawaiian “Think Summer” Day, and a spirited pep rally. The varsity ’CATS scored the first victory of the season and one of the best dances of the year was held. 24 Bountiful Bubbles and Bunches of Bananas 25 Julie and Chuck take time out for a hug. Sherry and Tammy were the stars of the show. We didn’t have a band so we improvised. London Bridge is falling down. 26 Juniors Get Ready to Put on the Ritz” You mean you want ME to climb this ladder? Does anyone need any tape? 27 29 “One more time, what was the page number?” I would prefer a candy bar but a pencil is cheaper.” “Charles sure can be a pain sometimes!” another egg as long as I live. “I’ll never eat “Whadda ya expect? I’m only a Freshman.” 30 Senior members of the track team are Daryn Evans, Alan Chas- teen, Melinda Miller, David McKay, Darrell Lillard, Randee Holder and Gerald Guzman. Senior class favorites are Pablo Nieto and Elaina Walker. 32 Class officers are Kari Monroe, secretary; Cindy Baker, treasurer; and Trinka Johnson, president. 33 The Class of Nineteen Hundred and Eiehfy-Fout Kim Averett “Microphone Mama.” Todd Backus “The next ‘Mr. T.’ ” Cindy Baker “The Dudley Avon Lady.” Steve Barnes “Lives to squeal his wheels.” Tina Barnett “She would definitely win a quietness contest.” Larry Barrett “Here comes trouble.” David Battles “I know what my problem is. What’s yours?” 34 Is Heading Out the Double Doors Mike Beard “Mr. Mature.” Bobby Becker “What did I do wrong now?” Charles Belcher “We really know him as ‘Chuckie’.” Greg Bellamy “He always got caught.” Jim Bollinger “Frankie.” Davi Boner “She has a different automobile for every day of the week.” Kyle Borders A nice fellow when you get to know him.” Mark Bowman “Boys will be boys.” 35 Gina Buck “She’s always seen with a smile on her face.” No More Books, No More Toys Kandie Burnett “Constant companion of Julie.” Martha Burnett “Give her an answer and she’ll ask you a question.” Tammy Caldwell “Her heart belongs to a Marine.” Jim Campbell Future DJ of KDEX.” Alan Chasteen “Bloomfield's loss is our gain.” Regina Clark “I'm easy to please as long as 1 have things my way.” Andrea Coleman “Moved from the city to Town and Country.” Russ Collier His sweet smile and quiet style make us like him.” Kim Condray Short and Sassy.” 36 No More Simple High School Joys Julie Cook Often seen with Kandie.” Lisa Cook “Greg’s better half.” Mark Coots “Honesty and hard work will take him far.” Patrick Crawford “The Candy Man.” Doug Cooper “One of the few quiet members of the senior class.” Kim Curd “In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” Lori Crump “Lady BEARCAT.” 37 Kathy Dowdy No relation to Mrs. Dowdy. John Duley A shop fanatic. Ben Elam Gentle Ben, our favorite wrestler. Randy Elies Good sense of humor. Steve Eskew To accomplish great things we must not only act. but also dream. Daryn Evans Don’t fuss, just treat me like any other great person. Lisa Felker Faithful member of FHA. School and Teachers Are No More 38 for Us, the Class of 84 Candy Ferguson “Future secretary.” Scott Fields “He’d rather be hunting and fishing.” Kathy Frank “She prefers younger men.” Tammy Gaines “Future Picasso.” Pam Garner “Stay off the roads and sidewalks when she Is driving.” Robin Garner “Our DHS seamstress.” Tana Garner “You can’t find a sweeter girl at Dexter High.” Grant Godwin “There’s a little bit of devil in every angel.” Paula Griffey “They only thought she was innocent.” 39 There’s Been No Class Like Us Before 40 Lisa Hornback “The world is always ready to receive talent with open arms.” Jim Harty “Humor is the harmony of the heart.” Dena Hendley “Cadillac kid.” Michelle Hinton “You must look into people as well as at them.” Randee Holder “She sure could snap that flag. Billy Horn “Heck of a nice guy. Aaron Grobe “If 1 only learned by my mistakes, I would be an idiot.” Randy Grubbs “Known for his backseat driving.” Gerald Guzman “Happiest when appearing on stage. 'Cause We're the Class of '84 Stacy Hudson “Always there to talk to. Jesse James “I’m so far behind, ! think I’m first.” Aaron Jarrell “Played a mean set of drums.” Trinka Johnson Her sweet personality will take her far. Billy Huey “Our DHS farmboy.” Lin Jacques “1 didn’t know it was an ad- vanced class.” Carla Jaeger Leon’s was her second home 41 Our Diplomas Are the Key to Unlock Bruce Jones When 1 finally got it all together, 1 forgot where I put it.” Randy Jones “The ‘Bird Man’ of DHS.” Angie Jordan “She belongs to a Navy man.” Leila Kandalaft “Always needed a ride.” Kim Kennedy “She will always be our class favorite.” Steve Keusenkothen He’s an all-around nice guy.” Tonya Kirby “She’s known by the noise she doesn’t make.” 42 Larry Kitchens As nice as they come. Terry Kitchens More friendly than your best friend.” Donald Layton The girls liked his smile. Louise Lee Our BEARCAT twirler Craig Light If there’s anything I can't stand, it's someone who talks while I‘m interrupting. Tracy Love The future belongs to those who dare.” Doug McCane An all-around athlete David McKay He always had curls for the girls.” Darrell Manuel Loved to throw paper wads.” The Doors and Set Us Free Late in May There Came a Day Debbie Overall “1 can live without poetry, music or walking; but who in the world could live without talking? Mary Beth Miller You can always see her coming in a bright orange Chevette. Kari Monroe Her ‘sax’ style is very unique.” Jennifer Mouser Miss DHS.” Melinda Miller Who says blondes have more fun. Monica Moore 1 may not be easy to reach, but I’m worth it.” Margaret O’Conner Her thoughts were deep ones.” Ken Owens “Hunting is his game.” Marietta Owens “We know her as ‘Mo.’ ” Eric Parris “Wit does not take the place of knowledge.” Todd Poetz “There’s a little bit of good in every bad boy. Jill Powers “A loyal member of the BEAR- CAT band.” David Pritchett “Watch out Travolta, here 1 come!” Jim Rhodes “If you can’t dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bull. From Which We Went Our Separate Ways Twelve Years of Hassle Jeri Richard “You can call me Jeri or you can call me Penny, but don't call me Richards.” Tracy Riggins “Blondes have more fun.” Anna Risse Always a friend.” Darryil Roberts “The smartest of the smart, the brightest of the bright. Larry Sanders “OHS' answer to Mr Good wrench.” Mark Schweiss “If this is the first day of the rest of my life, I’m in a lot of trouble. Renee Schwantes “Her heart belongs to Arkansas. 46 for One Little Tassle Lori Sells “I’d admit my faults if i had any.” Lloyd Shelton “The lone bearded man.’’ Rhonda Shelton “I have tried so hard to become what I ought to be that I forgot who I am.” Pam Shipman “She is a mighty fine girl.’ Angie Smith “One of those girls you’ll never forget.” Jimmy Smith “Played a mean French horn.” 47 Kelly Smith “Always greets you with a smile.” We’ve Done One Thing. More or Less: Kim Smith “Future heir to Walmart.” Shawn Smith “Band was his thing.” Toni Stause “Kim Condray’s shadow.” Teresa Stevens “Full of sunshine — California sunshine.” Pam Stevenson “Our faithful FHA President.” Scott Stites “Better a witty fool than a foolish wit.” Karen Stitz “You can always see her skating around Sonic rink.” 48 We’ve Left This a Total Mess! Scott Strickland “Lisa stays on his mind. Lisa Tanner “Scott is the apple of her eye.” Ron Temples “Hard work never hurt anybody, but I’m not taking any chances.” Scott Underwood “One of our favorite football players.” Lori Vincent “Showed us her BEARCAT spirit during her high school years.” Elaina Walker “She will always be the leader of the pack.” Stacy Walters “Those of you who think you know everything are annoying to those of us who do.” 49 Scott Ward Quiet at School, but on the weekends. John Kevin Watkins “For they can conquer who believe they can. Tammy Webber Often seen in left field.” Kevin West “Oh. that 1 was rich instead of handsome! Cinda Wilson “She tells it like it is.” Suzy Yoder “Michael didn’t ‘Thriller’ so she ‘Beat It'. Jimmy Young “One of the smarter ones ” 50 CLASS OF ’84 School has been a lot of laughs to the Class of ’84, No matter what they obtained, they always wanted more. To Martha it meant the honor roll and A’s every day, To Eric it was nothing more than just a skipping day. To Todd it meant sports and cutting up in class, To Larry it was fishing day and time for catching bass. To Jeri it was happy times and watching all the boys, To Mark it meant being mean and making lots of noise. To Renee it was a lot of giggles and lots of funny laughs, To Suzy it was yearbook staff and taking photographs. To Billy it was cattle and taking FFA, To Lisa it was something extra add- ed to being married. And Tracy will never forget all the books she had to carry. To Lori it meant discovering what Algebra is about. To Toni well, she just couldn’t wait until the time that school was out. To David it meant being Powder Puff King and having lots of fun, And Scott created arguments which of course he always won. To Michelle it means getting up to the call of 6 p.m. To Tana it was the same routine over and over again. To Tonya it was having the longest hair of all, To Bobby it meant tearing up lockers in the hall. To Craig it was having a new Camaro while striving for a new Corvett. To Melinda it was being silly and creating silly things, To Rhonda it was showing off her fancy rings. And Steve Keusenkothen was quiet and solemn but really a demon at heart, And if you think you’ve seen the last of us, this is just the start! 51 1984 Seniors Enjoy Their Roles Kim Everett Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4); ECA (4); DECA (4), Treasurer; STUCO (3); FBLA (4); Class Secretary (1); Volleyball (1, 2, 3, 4); Softball (1, 3); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); D-Club (3, 4); Miss DHS, Candidate (2); Fall Homecoming, Candidate (2). Todd Backus FFA (4); Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4); Outstan- ding Pitcher (3). Tina Barnett FHA (1, 2, 3); Pep Club (1,2, 3); FBLA (4). David Battles FFA (1, 2, 3); VICA (4); DECA (4). Greg Bellamy Football (1, 2); Wrestling (1, 2); FCA (1, 2); Band (1); D-Club (2); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4). Davi Boner Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Treasurer (3), Secretary (4); FBLA (2, 3, 4); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Executive Council (3); MES (3); FHA (1); STUCO (1, 2, 3); Band (1) ; Acapella (1); DECA (4), President; D-Club (2, 3, 4); Football Cheerleader (1, 2, 3); Basketball Cheerleader (2) , Captain; Softball (1, 2, 3); Powder Puff (1, 2, 3, 4). Kandie Burnett FHA (1,3); DECA (4); COE (4). Martha Burnett Twirler (1, 3, 4); Pep Club (1, 2); MES (3, 4); NHS (4); FBLA (4); Girls’ State (3); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4). Jim Johnson FLC (1); Chess Club (1, 2); FBLA (3, 4); FHA (4). Regina Clark Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Class Secretary (2); FCA (2, 3, 4); COE (4); Basketball Cheerleader (1); Wrestling Cheerleader (3, 4); Football Cheerleader (3, 4); Honor Roll (4); Softball (2, 3); Miss DHS, Second At- tendant (4); Fall Homecoming Queen (4); Winter Homecoming Queen, Second Attendant (4). Julie Cook Band (1); FHA (3, 4). Lisa Cook Band (1, 2, 3, 4); FBLA (1). Mark Coots Football (1, 2, 3, 4) (Captain 4, Second Team All Conference 4); Wrestling (1, 2, 3, 4); Track (1); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4) (President 4); Escort-Miss DHS (3), Winter Homecoming (4); Powder Puff Contestant (3, 4); Choir (1, 2, 3, 4)(President 4); D-Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Honor Roll (1,2, 3, 4); NHS (4). Kim Curd Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Pep Club (2, 3); FHA (2, 3). Steve Eskew Band (1, 2, 3), All-County Band (1, 2); MES (3, 4), Vice-President (4); Math Day (1, 2); Chemistry Day (3); NHS (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4). Daryn Evans Track (1, 2, 3, 4); Basketball (1); FCA (1, 2, 3); D-Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Band (1, 2); Honor Roll (1); Choir (1, 3, 4), Quad State Choir (3), District Choir-First (3), State Choir-Second (3). Lisa Felker FHA (2, 3, 4), Recreational Leader (3), Vice-President (4). Pam Garner Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Stage Band (4). Robin Garner Acapella Choir (3, 4); Girls Chorus (2); Pep Club (2, 4); FBLA (4); Notre Masque (4); FHA (1, 2), Devotional Leader (3); FTA (4); Who’s Who Among American High School Students (3). Paula Griffey Pep Club (1); Band (1, 2, 3); FHA (2); Notre Masque (2, 3); DECA (4); Drama (3); Volleyball Manager (1); History Day-Third Place (1), History Day- Second Place (3). Aaron Grobe FBLA (3, 4); Vice-President (4), FBLA Contest (3); Math Day (2, 3); Who’s Who Among American High School Students (3); Boys’ State (3); NHS (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4). Dena Hendley FBLA (4); Reporter; DECA (4); FHA (3); Pep Club (3); Honor Roll (4). Michelle Hinton Pep Club (1, 4), Team Captain (4); JV Band (1); FTA (3, 4), Vice President (4); MES (3, 4); FBLA (1, 2, 3, 4), Treasurer (2), Vice-President (3), (n Extra-Curricular Activities at DHS President (4), District Parliamentarian (4); NHS (4); Peer Counseling (3); Model UN (2); JV Basketball (1, 2); Girls’ State (3); District Music Contest (2); History Fair (Local) Second; District History Fair, First Place (1), Local First Place (2); Who’s Who Among American High School Students (3); FBLA District Contest Third Place (1), First Place (2), First Place (2), Second Place (3), First Place (3) , State Contest (1, 2, 3, 4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4). Randee Holder Pep Club (1, 2, 4); COE (4); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Flag Corps (1, 2, 3, 4); Basketball Cheerleader (4) ; Honor (4). Lisa Hornback JV Band (1); Varsity Band (2, 3, 4); Pep Club (2); FBLA (4); MES (4); Notre Masque (3, 4); Stage Band (3); Publications (4); All-County Band (3, 4); All-District Band (3, 4); State Music Contest (2); NHS (4); Girls’ State (3); Who’s Who in American Music (3); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4). Stacy Hudson FHA (1, 2, 3, 4); FBLA (1, 2, 3); Pep Club (1, 2, 3); DECA (4); COE (4). Bill Huey FFA (1, 2, 3, 4); Sentinel (3), Secretary (4); Wrestling (1); FFA Scholarship (3); FFA Contest Team (High Individual) (2); FFA Honor Roll (2, 4). Carla Jaeger FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Student Council (3); Volleyball (2, 3, 4); Band (1, 2); Who’s Who Among American High School Students; Fall Homecoming Candidate (4). Jesse James FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); D-Club (2, 3, 4); Concert Choir (1, 2, 3, 4); Vocal Ensemble (4); District Choir Con- test (1, 2, 3, 4); State Choir Contest (2, 3, 4); All-District Choir (4); All-State Choir (4); Football (1, 3, 4); Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4); Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4); Second Team All- Conference (4); All-District (4). Trinka Johnson Band (1, 2, 3, 4), President (4); Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Executive Council (4); Student Council (1, 2, 3, 4), Secretary (3), Vice- President (4); Choir (1); D-Club (3, 4); Football Cheerleader (1, 3, 4), Captain (4); Basketball Cheerleader (3, 4), Captain (4); NHS (4); United States National Band Award (4). Leila Kandalaft Volleyball (1, 2, 3, 4); Softball (1, 2, 3, 4); Choir (1); Band (1); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); D-Club (2, 3, 4); MES (3, 4); Powderpuff (1, 3); Fall Homecoming Can- didate (1); Winter Homecoming Candidate (3); NHS (4); STUCO (4); Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Basketball Cheerleader (3); Wrestling Cheerleader (1, 4); Math Field Day (1); District Choir (1); Art Day (3). Kim Kennedy FBLA (2, 3, 4), Secretary (2), Treasurer (3) , Secretary (4); MES (3, 4), Reporter (3), President (4); Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Team Captain (4); Band (1); NHS (4) ; Peer Counseling (3); Class Officer, Treasurer (2), Secretary (3); STUCO, Treasurer (4); Powderpuff (2, 3, 4); History Day, (1) Local Second Place, District First Place, (2) Local First; Math Field Day (1, 2, 3), Third Place Team (2), Second Place Team (3); Who’s Who Among American High School Students (3); Music Con- test (2); District and State FBLA Contest (1, 2, 3), District First (1), District First and State First (2), District First and State Fourth (3); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4). Stephen Keusenkothen MES (3, 4); Band (1); NHS (4). Tonya Kirby Acapella (4); FTA (4). Craig Light FFA (1, 2, 3, 4), Reporter (2), Secretary (3), Vice-President (4); Honor (2, 3, 4); State Proficiency Award (3); Chapter Scholarship Award (3); Chapter Leadership Award (1); First Place District Contest FFA (1); Boys Tennis (4). Darrell Lillard Wrestling (3); All-District Band (3, 4); Who’s Who Among American High School Students (4); Band (4); Choir (4); Track (4). Tracy Love Band (1); Volleyball (1); Softball (1, 2, 3, 4); Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4); Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4); MES (3, 4); FBLA (3, 4), District Contest (3); FCA (2, 3, 4); Math Field Day (1, 2, 3, 4); Chemistry Day (3); Powderpuff (1, 2, 3, 4); Winter Homecoming Candidate (2); Winter SI 53 1984 Graduates Filled Their High School Days Homecoming Attendant (4); District History Contest (1, 2); Scholar Bowl Team (2, 3, 4); NHS (4); Honor Roll. Doug McCane D-Club (3, 4); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); Football (1, 2, 3, 4); Basketball (1, 2); Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4). Scott McDaniel FCA (3, 4); IAC (3, 4); MES (4); Basketball (3); Track (4); First Place Drafting, Dexter In- dustrial Arts Fair; Second Place Drafting, Missouri State Industrial Convention, Third Place Drafting, SEMO In- dustrial Arts Fair. Kari Monroe Band (1, 2, 3, 4), Secretary Treasurer (4); State Band (3, 4), Secretary Treasurer (4); FBLA (3, 4), Treasurer; Senior Class Secretary; Who’s Who Among American High School Students (4); Honor Roll (1,2,3, 4). Monica Moore DECA (4), Reporter; FHA (3), Treasurer; FCA (2, 3); Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Band (1, 2, 3, 4), Drum Major (1, 2, 3, 4). Melinda Miller Band (1, 2, 3), All-County Band (2, 3), District Music Contest-2 Rating (2, 3); Stage Band (3); Powderpuff (2, 3, 4); STUCO Representative (4); STUCO State Convention (4); MES (3); IAC (4); Pep Club (2, 3, 4), Team Captain (4); FCA (4); D-Club (4); Basketball Cheerleader (3, 4), Mascot (3); Track (4); Publications (4). Jennifer Mouser Band (3, 4), Band Council (4); FHA (3), Treasurer (4); FBLA (4); Pep Club (3, 4); Drama Club (3); Chorus (3); Honor Roll (3, 4); Miss DHS (4); Barnwarming Queen-Candidate (4). Marietta Owens Choir (1); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Varsity Flag Corps (2, 3, 4), Freshman Flag Corps (1); Who’s Who in American Music; Pep Club (1, 2, 4); Powderpuff (2); Notre Masque (3, 4), Vice-President (4); FBLA (4); MES (4); NHS (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4). Todd Poetz FFA (1, 2, 3, 4); State Dairy Judging (1), Poultry Judging (2), Dairy Products (3); D-Club (1, 2, 3, 4); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); Varsity Football (2, 3, 4); All- Conference Honorable Mention (3), First Team Offense (4); Pep Club (4); Tennis (1, 2, 3, 4); Powderpuff King Candidate (4); Escort (1, 2); NHS (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Math Field Day (1). Tracy Riggins Pep Club (1); Band (1); COE (4); Volleyball (1, 2, 3); Miss DHS (3). Darryl Roberts NHS (4); Notre Masque (4); Acapella Choir (4); FTA (3); FLC (2, 3), Secretary (3); Scholar Bowl (3, 4), Traveling Team Captain (3); Play (4); Speech and Debate (3, 4); Model UN (2, 3, 4), Secretary General (4); Foreign Language Award (2); Who’s Who Among American High School Students (3); National Speech and Drama Award (3); District History Day, State History Day (3); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4). Mark Schweiss FCA (2, 3, 4); Pep Club (4); FCA Ex- ecutive Council (4); Football (1, 2, 3, 4); Wrestling (1, 2, 3, 4); Track (2); Football Letterman (2, 3, 4); Wrestling Letterman (2, 3, 4); Track Letterman (2); Escort (4). Renee Schwantes Pep Club (4); Powderpuff (4); Wrestling Cheerleader (4); D-Club (4); FCA (4); Honor Roll (4). Lori Sells Student Council (1); Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Secretary (3), Team Captain (4); Powderpuff (2, 3, 4); Band (1, 2), Secretary (1), Drum Majorette (1); FBLA (2, 3, 4), School Service Chairman (2); COE (4), Vice- President (4); Honor Roll (3, 4); Who’s Who Among American High School Students (4). Pam Shipman FHA (3), Reporter (4); Volleyball (1,2); NHS (4). Kim Smith Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Stage Band (4); Notre Masque (2, 3, 4), President (3, 4); Speech and Debate (2, 3), President (3); MES (4); FBLA (4); All-County Band (1, 2, 4); NHS (4); Girls’ State (State Patrol) (3); Who’ Who in American Music (3); Who’s Who in American Drama 54 With the Fun and Responsibilities of Organizations (2, 3); Play (2, 3), Lead (2); USNAM Band Award (3, 4). Toni Stause Band (1, 2, 3); FHA (4). Teresa Stevens DECA (4); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Concert Band Medals (2, 3, 4). Pam Stevenson FHA (1, 2, 3, 4), Recreational Leader (2), President (3, 4). Scott Strickland IAC (1); Wrestling (1, 2, 3, 4). Lisa Tanner FBLA (4); FHA (4); Band (1, 2, 3). Lori Vincent Band (1, 2); Flag Corps (1, 2); Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4); FBLA (2, 4); FT A (3); FCA (2, 3); COE (4); DECA (4); Class Vice-President (2, 4); Acapella Choir (1); Powderpuff (1, 2, 3, 4); Basketball Cheerleader (2); Football Cheerleader (3); Who’s Who Among American High School Students (4); Honor Roll (1, 3, 4). Elaina Walker STUCO (1, 2, 3, 4), Vice-President (2), Treasurer (3), President (4); MES (3, 4); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Powderpuff (1, 2, 3); D-Club (3, 4); Band (1, 2); Class President (2, 3); Volleyball (1, 2, 3, 4), Captain (2, 4); Softball (1, 2, 3, 4); Wrestling Cheerleader (1, 3, 4); NHS (4); District and State Band Contest (2, 3); Local, District, State Winners in History Fair National Participant (2); Sophomore Pilgrimage (2); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Essay Contest Winner (3); Fall Homecoming Candidate (3); Winter Homecoming Queen (4). Stacy Walters MES (3, 4); NHS (4), President; Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Band (1); Powder Puff (1, 2, 3, 4); Essay Contest-Second Place; Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Who’s Who Among American High School Students (3). John Kevin Watkins STUCO (1). Tammy Webber Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4); FCA (2, 3, 4); FTA (3, 4); FBLA (3, 4); STUCO (4), Secretary; Wrestl- ing Cheerleader (2, 3); Basketball Cheerleader (4); Twirler (1, 2, 3, 4), Captain (4); Softball (1, 2, 3, 4); Band Queen (3). Kevin West DECA (4); IAC (4); Escort-Miss DHS (4), Fall Homecoming (4), Band Queen (4). Cinda Wilson Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Team Captain (4); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); FBLA (3, 4); Powder Puff (3, 4); Band (1, 2, 3); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Football Cheerleader (2, 3) ; Wrestling Cheerleader (3); Basketball Cheerleader (1, 2), Captain (2); D-Club (2, 3); DECA (4); Model UN (3) ; Ffistory Fair (1), First Place; STUCO (2). Suzy Yoder NHS (4); FTA (3); FBLA (3); MES (3); IAC (4) , Secretary (4); Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4), V. President (3), Team Captain (3), President (4); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); D-Club (3, 4); Publications (3, 4), Yearbook Editor (4); Choir (1); Girls Basketball (1); Basketball Cheerleader (2, 3, 4); Football Cheerleader (3), Captain; Powder Puff (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Who’s Who Among American High School Students (3, 4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Local History Day-First Place (1); District History Day-Honorable Mention (1); Art Day (4). 55 56 Juniors have fun together. Will this pyramid last as long as the ones in Egypt? Freshman girls just adore Junior guys. 58 Juniors Juniors have to take time out to sleep. Junior class officers are Todd Clippard. president; Karen Sedlacek, secretary; Alan Gelfius, treasurer. vice-president; Elaine Wright, Junior class favorites are Jeff Banken and Rhonda Tucker 59 Sherry Acton Sherri Adams Keith Almond Paulette Baker Jeff Banken Chris Barbour Susan Barnfield Richard Bergen Paula Blankenship Ronny Blunt Donna Bradley Jeannie Britton Lisa Brown Sabrina Brown Tom Burleson Randy Cagle Dana Cartwright Chris Casey Patricia Christian Steve Christian Teresa Christian Don Clay Angie Clayton Todd Clippard Danica Colyer Lori Copeland Misty Corder Katie Corlew Larry Cross Crystal Cryts Tracey Culver We’re the Best Which Is No Jive 60 We’re the Class of Eighty-Five Tracy Dabbs Dolly Darnell Shelia Deberry Reed Dlllahunty Damon Dowdy Kyle Dowdy Lisa Dowdy Becky Duley Kenny Eaton Chuck Eubanks Scott Evans Tim Flanigan Chuck Fowler James Gaines Belinda Gardner Alan Gelflus Earl Gibson S. Lee Gibson Creighton Gould Michelle Graves Chris Halcomb Leigh Ann Hall Michelle Harper Scott Hastings Angle Hector David Hindman John Holifleld Cindy Hufford Tammy Hunsperger Scott Hunt Joe Hunter 61 To Reach Our Coals We Always Strive Brant Hutchcraft Vickie Jackson Jeff Jarrell Tom Jarrell Diane Jones Eric Jones Eva Jordan Richard Jordan Keith Kelly Patty Keusenkothen Penny Kevitt Bobby Kidd Teresa Kiger Mikeyel Koonce Tammy Lang Kevin Lee Don Liebowitz Ed Lusk Andrea Martin Rick Masterson Randy McBride Greg McCane Matt McCoy Richie McCoy Patricia McGuire Dennis McMullin Mike McWilliams Chris Meyers 62 Watch Out for the Class of 85 Rick Miller Ramona Montgomery Scott Morgan Mike Mosley Eric Mouser Stacey Musgraves Shelly Northern Ken Ockel Kenny Ott Sherry Parks Trey Parsons Yvette Patmore Renae Peters Garrett Pixley Julie Poetz Andy Pullum Rolland Putnam John Pyles Mary Rahm Dan Rau Jeff Reese Danny Rodgers Jeremy Rogers Jeff Rossi Susan Rowe Russell Rowland Sonia Sandusky Steve Savage 63 We Can Date, We Can Drive. Karen Sedlacek Steve Sells Steve Slaton Angie Smith Kathy Smith Larry Smith Max Smith Patricia Stephens Brendon Stevenson Mike Stites Lisa Stoker Margie Sugg Danny Suhany Elizabeth Svolto Theresa Taylor Jamie Thurston Michelle Tillmon Jerry Townsend Rhonda Tucker Mary Tuschhoff Candy Waggoner Greg Wamble Robby Ward Bobby Watkins Paula Watkins Joey Welch Larry White Lisa Wiggins Jill Wiggs Starla Williamson Elaine Wright Lynn Young 64 We're the Class of Eighty-Five 65 Sophomore Class Officers are Kathy Tate, president; Paula Douglas, vice-president; Kellie Keay, secretary; Chantel Fields, treasurer. ■ Sophomore class favorites are Brian Miller and Molly Derryberry. We’ll Do Anything for Kicks Jennifer Agey Lyle Allen Dana Angle Robby Anthony Gary Ashley Lora Baker Shawn Baker Tammy Baker Lisa Banken Rachael Barker Gina Beach Sonya Belcher Jimmy Bien Susie Blackwell Kim Blankenship Melissa Blankenship Tina Bond LeAnn Bowles John Brehmer Steve Britton Johnnie Brown Patrick Brown Misty Bryant Jim Burleson Scott Burleson Barbara Burton Mike Campbell Jannetta Cantrell Jerry Cantrell Terry Cantrell Jamie Carman Marcia Cartwright 68 'Cause We’re the Class of '86 Michael Channel Brad Chasteen Marie Childers David Christian Tanya Clark Charles Cole Mike Coleman Steve Coin Ann Marie Cook Greg Cooper Donna Copeland Carolyn Cox Tyler Cryts Chad Darnell Tresa Davidson Mike 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 6S We Can't See Any R-Rated Flicks Fred Fahrner Chantel Fields Carolyn Finch Joe Finch Jimmy Fry Shelly Gaines Greg Gamblin Doyle Gardner Ginger Garner Kelly Garner Philip Garner Carroll Gaskins Theresa Gibson Bast Goowin Carmon Gosnell Dewayne Graham Scott Green Jeff Greer Glenda Grubbs Jeff Gunter Chris Hall Sherry Hancock Stephanie Hann Julie Hartline Del Hayes Brad Hessling Lorena Hill Scott Hindman Brian Hinton Kristi Hux 70 Cause We’re Only the Class of 86 April Isbell Tom Jarrell David Jones Debbie Jones Kelly Keay Tonya Keeling Sarah Kilmer Sondra Kirby Vikki LaBrot Kathy Lee Jo Lewis David Light Jeannie Light Penny Lillard Theresa Little Tammy Looney Phyllis Loughary Brian Mahan Karen Mallory Tim Mason Cindy McCutcheon Keith McDonald David McDaniel LaDonna McElrath Todd McGhee Darren McGill Mike McGill Robin Mecey Westley Medler David Midgett Ray Mier Brian Miller Clint Montgomery Darin Montgomery David Moore Greg Moore 71 Jim Moore Tina Morrison Cindy Mullins Melissa Myers Leslie Nugent Carol O’Dell Earnest Ogelvie James O’Neal Jim Overall Vickie Parris John Patterson Larry Patterson Renee Poley Mark Powell Camantha Pruitt Denny Putnam Tammy Pyatt Todd Pyatt Chad Rehm Laura Reynolds Tony Rickman Andy Riley Jim Robins Barbara Robinson Becky Robinson Marianne Rogers Vonda Russell Larry Sandage Angela Sandefur Chris Seabaugh Mary Shell David Shipley you’re Only a Sophomore Once and If 72 You Work It Ri2ht. Once Is Enough Julie Shipman Dan Slavings Myra Smith Brady Smyth Susan Solidum Khalia Staley Heidi Stause Tim Stevens Richard Stitz Keith Talkington Kathy Tate Elizabeth Taylor Valerie Taylor Paula Terrill Les Thurston Tracy Tibbs Carla Townsend Kelly Tucker Mark Unger Kristi Vaughn Richard Walker Bryan Walters Sherry Watson Lisa Wells David Whitaker Shane Williams Lina Willis Aaron Woolard Kay Worley Carl Young 73 74 Freshman class officers are Chris Rimel, president; Tammy Freshman class favorites are Tony Pixley and Janelle Barker. Jones, vice president; Shelly Kirby, secretary; Leah Wright, treasurer. 75 Freshmen Spend One Full Semester Charles Able Tim Adams Kevin Allstun Regina Allstun Chris Asberry Bruce Baker Edward Barker Janelle Barker Jeff Barker William Barker Brian Barnes Kristie Barnett Shane Beach Karen Bess Shane Bess Sherri Bess Kellie Blankenship Brad Boone Tyra Borders Dean Bowles Tammy Bowling Larrie Ann Brown Patty Brown Gary Burnett Troy Burns Sherry Caldwell Brad Carter Matt Carter Rodney Carter Damon Cartwright Angela Casey Beverly Cato 76 Memorizing the Combinations To Their Lockers Wayne Chamberlain Brian Chambers Becky Christian Beth Clippard Teffany Coin Mike Conway Julie Coots Jeff Copeland Reed Culbertson Alan Cullum Charles Davis Jeff Davis Karen Davison Bradley Deprow April Dodson Michelle Dugger Robert Eaton Ronnie Ellis Wendy Ferguson Kim Fields Paula Foster Clint Fowler Cissy Fowler Renee Foyle Larry Gilbow Mark Gilliam James Gilooly Glen Goodwin Lisa Graves Laura Green Jason Gregory Billy Grimm Wendy Grossman Tammy Grubbs Joey Hampton Philip Hann 77 Most of the Class of 87 Monica Hector Jerry Hessling Kendal Heuer Fred Hicks Dana Horn David Jackson Mark Jacques Tom James Brad Johnson Melissa Johnson Stephanie Joiner Donna Jones Tammy Jones Brian Kayler Billy Keating Christina Keller Lance Kern Mark Keusenkothen Shelly Kirby Debbie Laird Jacqueline Leibowitz Dianna Light Penny Lillard Gloria Link Pamela Litzler Danny Lusk Gillian McBroom Stanley McCullough Bill McFaddin Teresa McGill Brian McGowen Steve McRoy 78 Wish Their Curfews Were Eleven Kevin Miranda Kevin Mitchell Steve Mitchell Shannon Mock Michelle Mosley Tracey Mouser Tim Newell Mark Ogelvie Dale Parks Thomas Passley Gretchen Patterson Theresa Pesz John Peters Tony Pixley Kateena Plunk Bill Pope David Powers Betty Presby William Pullum Tracy Putnam Christina Rahm Paul Raymer Barbra Reynolds Lavonia Reynolds Scott Rice Chris Rimel Andrea Rodgers Glen Rodgers Jennifer Ross Sherri Ross Lora Rowland Jerry Sandusky Steve Schwantes Joe Scott David Sells Shannon Shipman 79 With Lots of Help Sent Down From Heaven Chris Shy Michelle Silvey Alan Slaughter Robert Slavings Brian Smith Floyd Smith Paul Smith Scott Smith Susan Smith Teale Smith Lou Ann Solidum Judy Spencer LaRhonda Stanford Danny Starnes Jerry Stams Tim Stearnes Tim Stevenson Diane Stites Cindy Stoker Jamie Swallows Debbie Taylor Leslie Taylor Aaron Temples Darren Temples Darin Thurston Laura Thurston Melissa Townsend Richard Tucker Jackie Turner Diane VanKleek Todd Vincent John Wade 80 We May Leave in Eighty-Seven Ryan Wamble Steve Ward Troy Ward Daniel Watkins Tammy Watkins Tim Watson Toby Watson Tom Watson Genna Weddle Emella Williamson Todd Wilson Lisa Woodard Leah Wright Rhonda Young 81 Billy has finally found the beef. 1 11 have a little slice of pumpkin pie and a bit of apple pie This little piggie went to market, but these piggies stayed at DHS. “1 wanna thank my mother and my father and Michael Jackson ‘Do — re — me — fa — Uh! Oh!’ “Help me! I think I forgot my lines.” Patty cake, patty cake. Baker Tam. Bake a little cake as fast as you can. ORGANIZATIONS Seniors Pam Stevenosn, Pam Shipman and Lisa Felker are the 1984 FHA court. 83 It’s just you and me, E.T. s T 0 V € Af T C 0 u N C t L STUCO members are Melinda Miller, Debbie Taylor, Becky Duley, Cindy Hufford, Rhonda Tucker, Vikki LaBrot, Diane Stites, Kathy Tate, Chris Asberry, Chris Rimel, Kim Kennedy, Molly Derryberry, Lee Ann Bowles, Julie Shipman, Julie Coots, Tracey Mouser, Todd Clippard] Grant Godwin, Brian Miller, Susan Rowe, Tammy Webber, Trinka Johnson, Mary Rahm, Leila Kandalaft, Jill Wiggs and Elaina Walker. The Sponsors are Ms. Melba Walker and Mr. Don Goodwin. The Officers are Elaina Walker, president; Trinka Johnson, vice-president; Tammy Webber, secretary; Kim Kennedy, treasurer. 84 It’s a Matter of STUCO Pride STUCO Sponsored Activities Get Acquainted Dance Community Thanksgiving Dinner Car Wash Candy Sales Spirit Week Rummage Sale April Fools’ Dance Concession Stand District Convention State Convention 85 National Honor Society Recognizes Top Students Members of NHS are David McKay, Mark Coots, Leila Kandalaft, Steve Eskew, Steve Keusenkothen, Elaina Walker, Pam Shipman, Trinka Johnson, Michelle Hinton, Marietta Ownes, Daryl Roberts, Louise Lee, Jimmy Young, Stacy Walters, Suzy Yoder, Lisa Hornback, Martha Burnett, Tracy Love, Kim Kennedy, Todd Poetz, Kim Smith. Pictured below are Leila Kandalaft, Vice President; Stacy Walters, President; Kim Kennedy, Secretary-T reasurer. 86 Honor Students Have Proud Parents 87 FHA-HERO Has a Busy Year FHA-HERO stays busy the year round with money-making and service projects and plenty of fun for all. Members work the concession stand at all the home football games. The group acts as co-hosts with FFA’ers for the annual Barnwarming. The club also participated in Vocational Week during February. This year they sold Candy-Grams and held a “Slave Auction” to celebrate the week. Members organize and participate in service projects aimed at the needy and the handicapped which include toys, canned food and fruit baskets at Christmas and a March of Dimes Walkathon in the spring. Always ready to have a good time, the group had a picnic in the fall to kick off the year, a Halloween masquerade party, a Christmas bash and a spring outing to cap off a successful year. Members include: K. Davison, C. Casey. K. Dowdy, S. Hastings, S. Blackwell, S. Evans, J. Mouser, S. Ross. A. Dod- son, L. Graves, D. Laird, A. Smith, S. Bess, T. Baker, T. Borders, J. Turner, K. Lee, M. Blankenship, J. Cantrell, J. Shipman, Sponsor Mrs. Gould, S. Watson, S. Williams, M. Myers, M. A. Rodgers, D. Cartwright, K. Corlew, D. Darnell, K. Smith, E. Williamson, B. Clippard, P. Shipman, L. Felker, A. Smith, C. Baker, M. Harper, M. Sugg, D. Jones, P. Baker, K. Garner, and J. Spencer. 88 Pam Shipman and Pam Stevenson are the two wicked witches of FHA-HERO. Halloween Brines Out the Best in This Bunch FHA-HERO officers are Pam Shipman, Pam Stevenson, Lisa Felker, Angie Smith, and Cindy Baker. 89 Farming the Land Is Their Future FFA has been involved in many activities this year in- cluding the Barnwarming Dance and FFA Week. They con- ducted a teaching program at the grade schools called “Food For America.” They also held a Wildlife Supper and a teachers’ breakfast. The Nursery Landscaping Team is composed of the female FFA members. The most exciting event was “Tractor Day” when FFA members met in the McDonald’s parking lot. They proceeded to drive various pieces of farm machinery in parade style to the high school. 90 Jim Bollinger pours orange juice during the faculty breakfast. Selling a chance for a pig’s weight is always a guessing game. David Midgett and his dad have fun at the Wildlife Supper. The Nursery Landscaping Team takes time out to pose for a Troy enjoys his meal with his father at the Wildlife Supper, picture. 91 DHS Students Enjoy Speech and Debate Activities Front Row: Richard Bergen, Mariane Rogers, Tracy Tibbs, Michelle Tillmon, Teresa Little, Tammy Vail, ' Karen Sedlacek. Back Row: Lynn Young, Mike Duley, Jamie Carman, Kathy Tate, Kevin Lee, Mikeyel Koonce, Sarah Kilmer, Gerald Guzman and LoWanda Witter. Freshmen Chris Rimel and Beth Clip- pard were very suc- cessful in their first year of debate and show great promise for the future. Junior Karen Sedlacek won a chance to compete in the state contest for poetry reading, but could not par- ticipate due to the fact that she was in- volved in History Day competition. The Speech and Debate Club “strutted their stuff” for the students of DHS when they entertained. Above: Joe Hunter and Brian Miller truly make an “odd couple” in a scene from Neil Simon’s Broadway smash of the same title. Across: Beth Clippard emphasizes a point as she recites a line from “Liza Lou.” 92 Notre Masquers Love to be Dramatic Front Row: Kim Smith, Marietta Owens, Teresa Little, Gerald Guzman. Second Row: Mike Con- way, LoWanda Witter, Diane Jones, Rachael Barker. Third Row: Michelle Graves, Chris Myers, Velva Foyle, Lisa Hornback, Darryl Roberts. Fourth Row: Jennifer Ross, Lynn Young, Robin Garner, Tracy Mouser, Dianne Stites. Fifth Row: Leah Wright, Larrie Ann Brown, Genna Weddle, Leslie Taylor, Richard Bergen, Shannon Ship- man, Christina Rahm, Tom James, John Patter- son, Kevin Lee. Wall: Vonda Russell, Aaron Temples, Debbie Jones, Tracy Tibbs, Mike Duley, Jamie Carman. 93 Left: Tracy Tibbs dresses up as a little girl. Above: Notre Masque “treats” younger kids to a night of fun on Halloween. Math, Engineering and Science Club members include Kim Smith, Tracy Love, Tammy Lang, Michelle Tillmon, Karen Sedlacek, Renee Poley, Kay Worley, Elaina Walker, Yvette Patmore, Patricia Stephens, Marietta Owens, Lisa Homback, Wayne Koonce, Mike McGill, Tracy Dabbs, Stacy Walters, April Isbell, Barbara Burton, Andrea Martin, Kevin Lee, John Patterson, Allen Gelfius, Martha Burnett, Kim Kennedy, Leila Kandalaft, Scott McDaniel, Michael Stites, Michelle Hinton, Heidi Stause, Jamie Carman, Steve Eskew, and Stephen Keusenkothen. Officers of MES are Kim Ken- nedy, President; Steve Eskew, Secretary; and Yvette Patmore, Vice-President. Advisors for the Math, Engineer- ing, and Science Club are Mrs. Laura Otten and Mrs. Glenda Holifield. 94 The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an active group of young people at DHS. This year the organization had a canned food drive to fill baskets at Christmas time for the needy. A donation was made to the Stoddard County Children’s Home from the profits of the acrylic sales. Recreational activities included a hayride in the fall and a fun-filled trip to Six Flags over Mid-America in the spring. Advisors to the group are Boyce Wooley and Joe Nichols. FCA Executive Council Includes Rhonda Tucker and Tammy Webber, softball; Trinka Johnson, cheerleaders; Kathy Tate, basketball; Lee Ann Bowles, volleyball; Mary Rahm, secretary treasurer; Lori Crump, basketball; Susan Barn- field, volleyball; Leigh Ann Hall, tennis; Susan Solidum, tennis; Elaina Walker, volleyball; Chuck Fowler, football; Scott Stites, wrestling; Mark Schweiss, wrestl- ing; Keith McDonald, track; Reed Dillahunty, golf; Todd Poetz, ten- nis; Brian Walters, track; David McKay, Vice-President; Jesse James, baseball; Jim Rhodes, baseball; and Mark Coots, President. 95 FLC: Learning Culture Through Language The FLC members are David Powers, Alan Gelfius, Brant Hutchcraft, Todd Vincent, Gerald Guzman, Mikeyel Koonce, Grant Godwin, Fred Farhner, Pam Litzler, Gloria Link, Christie Barnett, Dianne Stites, Tracy Mouser, Ms. Wood, Lora Rowland, LaRhonda Standeford, Joni Gibson, Genna Weddle, Kristi Keller, Kristina Rahm, and Dana Horn. The officers for FLC are Brant Hutchcraft, Treasurer; Gerald Guzman, President; Kristi Keller, Secretary; and Mikeyel Koonce, Vice-President. Mrs. Linda Wood is the advisor to the group. 96 Feliz Navidad Joyeux Noel Merry Christmas 97 COE Offers Hands-On” Experience The 1984 COE class includes David Williams, Chuck Belcher, Ran- dy Barnes, Billy Horn, Randy Grubbs, Randy Jones, Scott Fields, Toni Stause, Kandie Burnett, Julie Cook, Jill Powers, Lonnie Cobb, Candy Ferguson, Paula Patterson, Kim Condray, Aaron Jar- rell, Lori Vincent, Tracy Riggins, Kathy Dowdy, Ruthie Barker, David Battles, Darrell Manuel, Teresa Stephens, Kim Curd, Lori Sells, Davi Boner, Regina Clark, Kim Averett, Cinda Wilson, Tana Garner, Carla Jaeger, Monica Moore, Cindy Baker, Scott Strickland, Lisa Tanner, Tammy Caldwell, Lloyd Shelton, Ken Owens, Paula Griffey, Russ Collier, Doug Cooper, Stacy Hudson, Pam Shipman, Pam Stevenson, Jimmy Smith, Shaun Smith, Kevin West, Cathy Frank, Debbie Overall. Dena Hendley, Mike Beard, Tammy Gaines, Anna Risse, Randee Holder and Mary Beth Miller. The 1984 officers are Kim Averett, treasurer; Monica Moore, parliamentarian; Tammy Gaines, treasurer; Tana Garner, treasurer; Lori Sells, vice-president; Davi Boner, president; and Cindy Baker, treasurer. 98 To Students With the Will To Work Far Left: Scott Strickland hitches up a trailer at S E Salvage. Scott works there for his COE job. Left: Randy Grubbs is working hard on an engine at his COE job at C G Body Shop. Far Left: Randy Jones smiles for the camera as he prepares a Big Mac at McDonald’s. Left: Kim Averett sorts and distributes the teacher’s mail at Southwest where she spends three hours a day as a secretary. 99 Building Trades Class Learns That it Takes The building trades students are Donald Layton, Matt McCoy, Paul Sanders, Larry Smith, David Williams, Larry Bar- rett, Rick Brown, Scott Hunt, Kenneth Ott, Rolland Putnam, Daniel Rau, Rick Reynolds and Jim Rhodes. Merrell Cloud is the instructor. 100 More Than Hard Work To Make a House a Home 101 Future Business Leaders of America Work Hard at DHS The DHS Future Business Leaders of America began the year with the annual Professional Day. Members spent a part of the day observing the activities of various business men and women and professional people in the community. The Weed and Flower fund raiser at Valentine’s Day provided money for the trip to the state convention and the FBLA Scholarship. Fifteen members attend- ed the convention held in Jefferson City on April 26-28. Club President, Michelle Hinton, was elected the District Miss Future Business Leader. The Parliamentary Procedure Team of Michelle Hinton, Kim Smith, Martha Burnett, Patty and Steve Keusenkothen placed first in the district and fourth on the state level. Senior Martha Burnett placed among the top five FBLA members in Missouri on the written portion of the Parliamentary Procedure test. This entitled Martha to compete in the national finals in Atlanta, Georgia. The District FBLA Contest seemed to agree with Aaron Grobe as he displays his first place trophy in Business English II. 102 On Weed and Flower Day, Coch Wade finds out who his real friends are. Mike Koonce shows off his first place trophy in Accounting I that he won at the District Contest. Tammy Gaines and Becky Duley’s drawing of FBLA symbols won them a fifth place certificate at the District Contest. Kari, Carol Ann, Becky, Kim and Candy were among the winners at the District Contest. 103 AIASA Members Enjoy Active Year AIASA is an acronym for American Industrial Arts Students Association. The group sold beef jerky, held their an- nual C02 Race and attended a state convention. Monthly meetings were held for students to work on projects. AIASA members are Keith Almond, Kevin West, Jim Rhodes, Melin- da Miller, Tammy Web- ber, Trinka Johnson, Suzy Yoder, Brad Chas- teen, Scott McDanial, Ben Elam, David McDanial, Kyle Dowdy, Creighton Gould, John Duley and Greg McCane. The advisor to the group is Mr. Dennis Boggess. Right: Suzy Yoder and Keith Almond show off their C02 cars. 104 105 Members Hold the Keys Juniors and Seniors are the guiding force in Pep Club. The purpose of the DHS Pep Club is to provide spirit at sporting events and support our athletes. In recent years some of the “pep” has gone out of Pep Club. This year, in an effort, to bolster school spirit, the sponsors and officers worked hard on “Fall Spirit Week.” The week preceding homecoming was filled with activities designed to bring out even the shyest student in school. 106 Pep Club Officers are from left to right: Scott Stites, treasurer; David McKay, vice-president; Davi Boner, secretary; Su2y Yoder, president. to That Good Old Bearcat Spirit )X PlO U • Ccta P)rLopp in( lpl-- .SrwAr X ' 1 owticoioo, Ihschool. ■ ef SrnhcDaxe Dash ■ 'Bonf-irc V ? 3c wz . Top left: Many of the events were posted throughout the halls of DHS. Contests included egg dropping, car bash, Jello snarf;..g, pyramid building, and the most popular of all, the snake dance in which over two hundred students par- ticipated. Top right: Steve Sells has “at it” while the car takes all the beating. 107 Bearcat Band Sloshes Through Winning Season The regular routine of “practice makes perfect” paid dividends for the DHS varsity band in the form of a very successful year. The band received first place honors in the street competition and a sec- ond place award for its field show at contests in Poplar Bluff and Charleston. The rifle corps and twirlers also accepted first place honors at Poplar Bluff and Dexter. Everyone cooperated except “Old Man Weather” who opened up and poured down on several other events including the last halftime show of the season which was flooded out. The bandsmen and their fans are proud of 1983 season. Director Mike Clippard and the 115 members of the Marching CATS can give themselves a great big “pat on the back” for a job well done. The 1983-84 field commander is Monica Moore. Assisting her is the drum ma- jorette, Elaine Wright. The two received a drum majorette trophy at the Charleston contest. The 1983-84 twirlers are Key Worley, Louise Lee, Martha Burnett, Patricia Stephens, Chantel Fields, Tammy Webber and Tina Morrison. Tammy Web- ber is the captain. 108 The brass section includes G. Ashley, S. Baker, R. Barker, C. Belcher, R. Bergen, M. Channell, C. Cole, T. Dean, M. Duley, K. Eaton, F. Fahrner, P. Garner, P. Garner, D. Graham, C. Halcomb, P. Keusenkothen, D. Lillard, T. Little, T. Mason, R. Mier, S. Mitchel, K, Ockel, D. O’Millian, L. Patterson, M. Powell, T. Rickman, R. Rowland, C. Seabaugh, J. Smith, K. Smith, B. Stevenson, L. Stoker, K. Talkington and M. Unger. The woodwind section is made up of S. Belcher, J. Carman, D. Colyer, L. Cook, K. Curd, L. Dowdy, D. Evans, T. Gibson, C. Gosnell, M. Harper, L. Hornback, V. Jackson, T. Johnson, A. Jordan, K. Monroe. J. Mouser, S. Northern, C. O’Dell, J. Powers, B. Robinson, K. Staley, T. Stevens, P. Terrill, L. Thurston, M. Tuschoff, C. Waggoner and G. Wamble. Members of the percussion section are C. Barbour, R. Dowdy, S. Ezell, K. Frank, C. Gould, Y. Patmore, C. Pritchett, M. Rogers and R. Walker. 109 Corps Add Flare. Flash, and a Touch of Class Members of the 1983-84 flag corps include Donna Copeland, April Isbell, Tracy Tibbs, Renae Peters, Dana Cartwright, Paula Douglas, Becky Duley, Cindy Hufford, Lisa Wiggins, Misty Corder, Rachel Barker, Tammy Gaines, Rhonda Shelton, Mary Beth Miller, Randee Holder, Marietta Owens, Jeri Richard and Cindy Baker. Members of the 1983-84 rifle corps include Becky Robinson, Heidi Stause, Barbara Burton, Vikki LaBrot, Ginger Garner, Kellie Kaey, Robin Mecey and Connie Ellis. 110 Ill JU Band Provides Great Entertainment The 1983-84 DHS Junior Varsity Band remained ac- tive throughout the year. They participated in parades in Dexter and in Sikeston and in a marching contest at Charleston. During the fall the JV gang marched during halftime at a football game. They also played at concert festivals at Dexter and Jackson. Leading the Marching JV Band are Drum Majors Shelly Kirby and Julie Coots. The twirlers are Tammy Grubbs, Tammy Jones and Lar- rie Ann Brown. Adding color to the parades and field shows are flag corp members Lora Rowland, Melissa Townsend, Debbie Taylor, Janelle Barker, Kristie Keller, Monica Hector, Becky Christian, Gloria Link and Leah Wright. 112 Stage Band Jazzes (t Up The stage band had a busy year traveling to Puxico and Bloomfield for performances. They also par- ticipated in a contest at the Cape Girardeau Jazz Festival where they received a II rating. Chosen from the stage band as outstanding soloists were Greg Wam- ble on the tenor saxophone and David McKay on the trumpet. Receiving honorable mention for his trombone performance was Jim Harty. The members of the DHS Stage Band include Aaron Jarrell, Steve Barnes, Pam Garner, Theresa Little, Paul Garner, Kim Smith, Jimmie Smith, Scott Evens, Susan Solldium, Larry Cross, Jeremy Rogers, Tom Jarrell, David Williams, David McKay, Trinka Johnson, Reed Dillahunty. 113 DHS Concert Choir Enjoys Making Music A cappella Choir for 1983-84 includes L. Nugent, T. Lang, A. Cook, A. Hector, P. Lillard, K. Tate, $. Kirby, C. Waggoner, E. Wright, T. Kirby, D. Taylor, T. Culver, T. Jones, M. Shell, R. Garner, L. Wright, B. Clippard, K. Rahm, L. Bowles, J. Dube, D. Stites, M. Tuchoff, J. Carman, J. Coots, G. Garner, K. Sedlacek, D. Jones, C. Pruitt, M. Rogers, S. Acton, L. Dowdy, D. Coyler, R. Rowland, B. Jones, A. Gelfius, L. Gilbow, T. Dean, M. Coots, J. James, H. Stause, V. LaBrot, T. Gaines, K. Vaughn, S. Mitchell, K. Heuer, M. Duley, J. Overall, J. Raymer, D. Cartwright, D. Roberts, S. Green, J. Jarrell, D. Evans, B. Miller, K. Miranda, D. Lillard, D. Bowles, and B. McGowen. This is a select group of vocalists who perform in concert several times each year and whose members participate in state music competition. Choir members entertain their audience with handbells to accompany one of their selections. Tammy Lang, Kathy Tate, and Tonya Kirby file in for a performance. 114 Mixed Chorus Students Learn to Hit the High Notes Mixed Chorus is made up of L. Young, W. Ferguson, S. Kirby, B. Christian, G. Patterson, K. Smith, L. Green, T. Putnam, J. Turner, J. Lelbowitz, S. Joiner, T. Stevens, D. Horn, B. Cato, T. Watson, K. Smith, T. Stevens, and S. Rice. Michelle Tillmon is the student director of Mixed Chorus. Billy Grimm sings a solo during the Mixed Chorus Christmas Concert. 115 Singers Bring Top Honors Home to DHS Top Left: Acapella Choir officers are President Mark Coots, Secretary Elaine Wright, and Vice- President Bruce Jones. Section leaders are Angie Hector, Mary Ann Rogers, Karen Sedlacek, Tam- my Lang, Russell Rowland, Darrell Lillard and Allen Gelfuis. Top Right: The Girls’ Sextet of LeAnn Bowles, Kathy Tate, Mary Ann Rodgers, Ann Marie Cook, Kristi Vaughn and Vikki LaBrot won the top awards at district and state contests. Bottom Left: The Girls’ Glee Club won a “2” state rating. Bottom Right: Tenors Allen Gelfius and Jesse James won coveted positions in the All-State Choir. 116 The Senior Madrigal includes Bruce Jones, Jesse James, Mark Coots, Daryn Evans, Tonya Kirby, Robyn Garner and Danica Colyer. Sherry Burleson is not pictured. The Madrigal earned top honors on both the district and state levels with their renditions of “Take O Take” and “Now is the Month of May- ing.” Bruce and Jesse won solo honors at both the district and state meets. Above: Members of the Boys’ Double Quartet received “1” ratings at district and state conventions. They are Bruce Jones, Dean Bowles, Stephen Mitchell, Jesse James, Daryn Evans, Larry Gilbow, Mark Coots and Darrell Lillard. At Left: Russell Rowland, Camantha Pruitt, Bruce Jones, Jesse James, Karen Sedlacek, Tammy Lang, Angie Hector were chosen for the All-District Choir. Russell, Tammy, Angie and Camantha all received high ratings for their solos in district and state competitions. 117 This yearbook Is From Us to You The 1984 Publica- tions class includes Lynn Young, Joni Gibson, Rhonda Tucker, Susan Barn- field, Todd Clippard, Becky Duley, Suzy Yoder, Tracy Dabbs, Susan Rowe, Starla Williamson, Julie Poetz, Michael Stites, John Holifield, Lisa Hornback, Anna Risse, Melinda Miller, Jeri Richard and Elaina Walker. The junior yearbook members are Becky Duley, Starla William- son, Susan Bamfield, Susan Rowe, Rhonda Tucker, Julie Poetz, Michael Stites, and Tracy Dabbs. Barney and Tracy col- laborated on the scheduling issue of the Bearcat. Senior members of the Publications class are Elaina Walker, Jeri Richard, Melinda Miller, Anna Risse, Lisa Hornback and Suzy Yoder. Suzy was the only second year student in the class and had her hands full showing all the newcomers how to put a yearbook together. 118 Joni and John are the dark room experts. Without them we’d real- ly be in the dark! MeDona ws THIS PARK WAS BUILT FOR THE ENJOYMENT Of “'MiD'S CUSTOMERS OILY AGE OF 12 MUST BE EIR PARENTS Bf LEFT UNATTE ALLOW EO IN Pi ON DUTY HUT HILDRENS SAfET j GIVE YOUR CHILD ' N AREA POSSIBLE •«JURIES INCURRE The BEARCAT staffers are Michael Stltes, Lynn Young, Susan Rowe and Todd Cllppard. They aim to please. 119 ‘ t ATHLETICS Football Bearcats Fight for DHS Varsity Football members are S. Underwood, T. Jarrell, B. Elam, G. McCane, R. Dillahunty, J. Brehmer, T. Parsons, D. McCane, D. Hindman, P. Sanders, B. Hessling, A. Chasteen, S. Hindman, D. Christian, K. Dowdy, L. Sanders, J. Jarrell, T. Flanigan, M. Stites, M. Schweiss, A. Woolard, S. Stites, M. Coots, L. Allen, B. Walters, S. Hunt, E. Mouser, D. Slavings, S. Hastings, S. Williams, J. Pyles, C. Fowler, J. Hunter, D. McKay, S. Burleson, T. Poetz, B. Mahan, E. Jones, A. Riley, K. Almond, J. Harty, K. McDonald, B. Miller, J. James. 122 123 4t Senior CATS Lead the Pack Ben Elam lettered two years at guard and was second team All- Conference and first team All- District in 1983. 124 Mark Coots, a two year letter- man at middle linebacker, was chosen BEARCAT Co-Captain and was selected second team All-Conference. Doug McCane, a two year letter- man at defensive tackle was voted Outstanding Lineman. He was second team All-Conference and first team All-District In 1983. Scott Underwood, a two year let- terman at guard, was an All- Conference Honorable Mention in 1983. David McKay lettered two years at flanker. He was selected first team All-Conference and All- District in 1983. Mark Schweiss, a two year letter- man at noseguard, was chosen the 1983 BEARCAT Co-Captain and All-Conference Honorable Mention in 1983. Todd Poetz, a three year letter- man at linebacker was chosen first team All-Conference and All-District in 1983. Jesse James, a two year letter- man at back, was second team All-Conference, first team All- District and Outstanding Back. Larry Sanders lettered two years at center. He was an All- Conference Honorable Mention in 1983. Jim Harty lettered one year at wide receiver. Alan Chasteen lettered one year at defensive end. Scott Stites lettered two years at defensive end. Paul Sanders lettered one year at tackle. 125 Reactions on the Sidelines Reflect Tensions of the Came 126 Varsity Cheerleaders Promote DHS Spirit The DHS Varsity Football Cheerleaders for the ’83-’84 season were Trinka Johnson, Tina Bond, Lora Baker, Kristi Hux, Katie Corlew, Kristi Vaughn, Lina Willis and Regina Clark. The mascot was Candy Waggoner. Regina Clark lent her voice to the DHS BEARCAT cheerleading squad for three years. Trinka Johnson has been a DHS BEARCAT cheerleader for three years. This year she served as captain of her squad. 127 Freshman Football: Short on Wins Lone on Spirit Freshman football players include Jason Gregory, David Sells, Darin Thurston, Chris Asberry, Toby Watson, Chris Shy, Todd Wilson, Tom Watson, Billy Barker, Troy Ward, Ryan Wamble, Mark Keusenkothen, Scott Smith, Brad Johnson, Jerry Hessling, Robert Slavings, Damon Cartwright, Tim Adams, Clint Fowler, and Aaron Temples. 128 Cheerleaders Maintain High Spirits Through It All 129 Volleyball Takes It All! Top Row: Shelly Kirby, Carla Jaeger, Kim Averett, Elaina Walker, Leila Kandalaft, Yvette Patmore, Miss Debbie Hackman. Bottom Row: Julie Shipman, Susan Rowe, Susan Barnfield, Mary Rahm, Le Ann Bowles. The team is coached by Miss Debbie Hackman. This year the varsity volleyballers were 8-4 in regular season play. Reaching the peak of their performance at the time of the play-offs, they claimed the first place trophy in the district. OPPONENT Richland Twin Rivers Bloomfield Bernie Woodland Bell City Advance Malden County Tourney Sikeston Poplar Bluff Doniphan Puxico District Tourney Sectionals JV V L w W w w L L L W L w W L L w W L L W W w W w W w W — FIRST — L 1983 Volleyball Season 130 To the Left: Elaina Walker, Spiker To the Right: Leila Kan- dalaft, Spiker Seniors Lead Lady Cats to a Successful Season To the Left: Carla Jaeger, Setter To the Right: Kim Averett, Spiker 131 132 Lady Cats Spike Their Way to District Title J.U. Uolleyball Finished Season 9-4 From left to right: Melissa Blankenship, Leah Wright, Ann Marie Cook, Christina Bahm, Julie Shipman, Dana Angle, Shelly Kirby, Diane Stites, Tanya Clark, Molly Derryberry, Melissa Townsend, Kellie Blankenship, Le Ann Bowles and Larrie Ann Brown. 133 G I r I s T e n n • i s The Lady Cats Tennis Team includes Kathy Tate, Lou Ann Solidum, Tana Garner, Leigh Ann Hall, Paula Douglas, Susan Solidum, Sarah Kilmer, Kaye Worley, Barbara Burton, Julie Poetz and Leslie Nugent. 1983 Varsity Record Tana Garner, the only senior on the team, lettered two years. 134 TENNIS ONLY.' • NO BICYCLES, PETS, ETC. • TENNIS SHOES ONLY OURTS OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC, BU CHOOL TEAMS HAVE COURT PRIORITY Basketball Team Survives Disappointing Season Members of the 1983-84 DHS Basketball Team are Jamie Thurston, Jim Rhodes, Paul Sanders, Brian Hinton, Trey Parsons, Eric Jones, Joe Hunter, Scott Evans, Rick Miller and Jesse James. Senior Paul Sanders lettered one year at center. Senior Jim Rhodes lettered two years at guard. Senior Jesse James lettered two years at guard. 136 Cheerleaders Support Team Through Trying Times The 1983-84 DHS Basketball Cheerleaders are Susan Barnfield (mascot), Tammy Webber, Randee Holder, Mary Rahm, Trinka Johnson (captain), Melinda Miller, Tracy Dabbs, Suzy Yoder and Lisa Wiggins. Cheerleading is hard work, but is also lots of fun. These five senior girls have served the BEARCAT Basket- ball team well. Top Row: Melinda Miller showed her spirit her junior year as mascot and her senior year as cheerleader. Randee Holder dedicated her senior year to the team. Bottom Row: Suzy Yoder is one of the regulars, having cheered three years. Tammy Webber dedicated her senior year to the team after cheering for the wrestling team last year. Trinka Johnson has been a cheerleader for three years, serving as captain her senior year. 137 138 139 JU Gains Experience; improves Record Junior Varsity Basketball Team Members are Chris Hall, Keith Talkington, Bryan Walters, Scott Burleson and Andy Riley. J.V. basketball cheerleaders are — Tina Bond, Heidi Stause, Kristi Vaughn, Vikki LaBrot, Ginger Garner and mascot Jennifer Agey. Bryan Walters shoots for two against the Bell City Cubs. 140 Short on Wins, but Tall in Spirit Freshman basketball players are Darrin Thurston, Kendall Heuer, Brad Johnson, Teale Smith, Jerry Hessling, Larry Gilbow, Chris Asberry and John Wade. Teale Smith scrambles for a loose basketball. Larry Gilbow goes up for a basket scoring two for the BEARCATS. 141 Lady Cats Learn That Practice Does Not Always Make Perfect Crystal Crytes, Jill Wiggs, Lee Ann Hall, Kathy Tate, Susan Solidum, Tracy Love, Lori Crump, Julie Poetz are members of the varsity girls’ basketball team. Mr. Don Goodwin is the coach. Karen Bess, Lou Ann Solidum, Dianne Stites, Kathy Tate, Shelly Kirby, Molly Derryberry, Tracey Mouser, Tanya Clark, Larrie Ann Brown, Chantel Fields, Teresa Pesz, and Theresa Little make up the junior varsity squad. Miss Debbie Hackman is the coach. 142 Seniors Tracy Love and Lori Crump played BEARCAT basketball throughout their high school years, each girl lettering twice. MINUTES SECDNd • ••• • • • A A • •• • • ••• • • V • • BSE- v • • i • • • •••• • • • • • • • • • tttt A A • ••• •••• : : ••• ••• 4ft A PERIOD • ••• •• • • • • • • • • • • fi � ••• •••• I pgpp? • :r 'Jgjfii'S-' ffllRPlflV m • 1 'V ■ ■ W ® : •':r HUM E trim 143 144 145 Senior Grapplers Lead Team The 1983-84 Wrestling team includes Tim Watson, Clint Montgomery, Jeff Dudley, Greg Moore, Damon Cartwright, Ken Ockel, Mark Jacques, Dar- ryll Lillard, Johnny Brehmer, Tom Jarrell, Tony Rickman, Michael Stites, Ben Elam, Tom Watson. Greg C James Gaines, Chuck Fowler, Brad Chas- teen, Shane Beach, Greg Cooper, Richard Jordan, Scott Strickland, Aaron Jarrell, Jeff Jarrell, Reed Dillahunty, Scott Stites, Mark Coots, Mark Schweiss, Damon Dowdy, and Garett Pixley. Cheerleaders are Julie Dube, Julie Coots, Carol Ann O’Dell, Renee Schwantes, Susan Rowe, Elaina Walker, Leila Kandalaft, Jeri Richard, Leah Wright, Melissa Townsend, and Tracy Tibbs. BEARCAT wrestling has come a long way since the sport first began at DHS. This year the team completed its season with a record of 8-2. The team placed in the following tour- naments: Scott City Quad — First, Farmington Quad — Third, Poplar Bluff Invitational — Third, Tiger Classic — Sixth, Conference — Seventh and District — Fifth. DHS was well represented in sectional matches with eleven wrestlers competing. DHS is very proud of all its wrestlers especially juniors Damon Dowdy and Garett Pixley and senior Scott Stites who competed at the state level in Colombia. Coach Boyce Wooley and Coach Dale Herr are justly proud of the 1984 BEARCAT wrestlers and a fine season on the mats. Scott Stites isd a four-year veteran of the BEARCAT wres- tling squad. At 175 pounds, he placed third at Conference, won at Sectionals, and competed in State tournament this year. Scott has lettered three years in his wrestling career. 146 to a Victorious Season Mark Schweiss has been a member of the BEARCAT wrestling team for four years. This year he wrestled at 138 pounds and placed fourth at the conference tourney. He lettered three years. Ben Elam has wrestled for three years. This year he wrestled in the Heavyweight division and went to sec- tionals his Junior year. He has lettered two years on the BEARCAT wrestling team. Mark Coots is a four-year veteran of the BEARCAT wrestling team. Wrestling at 155 pounds, he placed third at conference. He has wrestled for DHS for four years and letttered three years. Aaron Jarrell is a three-year veteran and wrestled in the 167 pound weight class this year. He has lettered three years. Darryll Lillard wrestled one year for DHS. Wrestling at 132 pounds, he lettered one year. Scott Strickland has wrestled for four years, lettering three. He wrestled in the 167 pound weight class. 147 Three BEARCAT Matmen Experience the Ultimate: Right: Damon Dowdy entraps Cape Central Wrestler. Damon placed first at Conference, won in the sectionals, and competed at Columbia in State action. Center Right: Garrett Pixley prepares to pin a Hayti Indian dur- ing a dual match. Garrett placed second in the district level, col- lected a forfeit in the sectionals, and went on to the state level com- petition at Columbia. 148 State Competition at Columbia The senior cheerleaders this year are Leila Kandalaft, Elaina Walker, Renee Schwante and Jeri Richard. Leila has been a wrestling cheerleader for two years while Elaina and Jeri are four year veterans. Renee is a newcomer to the BEARCAT cheerleading squad this year. 149 Lady Cats End Season With Heads The members of the 1983-84 softball team are Tammy Webber, Tracy Love, Jeri Richard, Elaina Walker, Leila Kandalaft, Kim Averett, Diane Stites, Lou Ann Solidum, Regina Allstun, Larrie Ann Brown, Rhonda Tucker, Chantel Fields, Vickie LaBrot, Rachael Barker, Karen Bess, Susan Rowe, Jill Wiggs, Susan Barnfield, Leigh Ann Hall, and Shannon Mock. The coach for the girls was Ms. Hackman. 152 Held High and a Twinkle in Their Eye Girls Softball Schedule Dexter High School 1984 Malden Won Bloomfield Won Bernie Won Cape Central Lost Richland Won Advance Won Poplar Bluff Lost Bloomfield Won Advance Won Richland Won Jackson Lost Bernie Lost 153 The senior members of the 1983-84 softball team are Tracy Love, Kim Averett, Tammy Webber, Jeri Richard, Elaina Walker, Leila Kandalaft. 154 155 BEARCATS Compile Best Record Ever The 1984 BEARCAT baseball team in- cludes Mark Jacques, Brian Mahan, Lin Jac- ques. Doug McCane, Todd Backus, Jesse James, Bruce Jones, Scott Green, Keith Talkington, Chris Asberry, Andy Riley, David Christian, Shane Williams, Brad Hessling, Jeff Dudley, Todd Clippard, Ran- dy McBride, Damon Dowdy, Keith Al- mond, Rick Miller, Scott Evans and Jeff Banken. REGULAR SEASON W A North Pemiscott X H Malden X A Cape Central High X H Notre Dame X A Kennett X A New Madrid X A Scott City X H Poplar Bluff H North Pemiscott X A Malden X H Jackson X H Kennett X H Sikeston X Cape Tournament First Place Perryville X Cape Central X POST SEASON - HIGHLIGHTS District Tournament W First Place Malden 8-0 X Doniphan 15-2 X Sectional Tournament X Caruthersville 6-2 HIGHLIGHTS Todd Backus’ no-hitter vs. Notre Dame Jesse James HR vs. Poplar Bluff Rick Miller HR VS. Kennett Doug McCane’s HR vs. Kennett Todd Backus’ 4 HR’s during the season Brad Hessling’s HR vs. Malden in tourney Doug McCane’s HR vs. C’ville in tourney L X 156 Above: Todd Backus warms up to pitch a no-hitter. Below: The speed demon of the team, Rick Miller, races for first base. 157 At Dexter High School We Love Baseball. Seniors on the 1984 DHS baseball team are Lin Jacques, Doug McCane, Todd Backus, Jesse James and Bruce Jones. At Right: Todd Clip- pard shows us that chewing adds a new dimension to baseball. At L«ft: Doug Mc- Cane is ready to field a hot grounder at third base. 158 Hot Doss. Apple Pie and Corvettes 159 D H S T r a c k A new addition to DHS sports is the Girls’ Track Team. The 1983-84 members are Leah Wright, Jennifer Ross, Shelly Kirby, Tammy Jones, Debbie Taylor, Kristina Rahm, Lee Ann Bowles, Kristi Vaughn, Molly Derryberry, Lora Baker, Jamie Swallows, Velva Foyle, Beth Clippard, Bar- bara Burton, Randee Holder, Melinda Miller, Tina Bond and Joni Gibson. The 1983-84 Boys’ Track members are T. Wilson, A. Collum, S. Schwantes, C. Fowler, R. Slavings, T. Smith, R. Wamble, T. Ward, D. Slavings, B. Miller, B. Hinton, L. Allen, B. Walters, J. Robins, T. McGhee, K. McDonald, J. Finch, J. Pyles, J. Hunter, L. Cross, D. Clay, S. Hastings, C. Fowler, K. Ockel, G. Pixley, M. McCoy, G. McCane, A. Chasteen, G. Guzman, D. Evans, D. McKay, S. Hunt, L. White, D. Lillard, and J. Gaines. 160 Top Roe In Bop's Track 1. Scott Hastings 80.5 pts. 2 Bryan Walters 69.33 3. Greg McCane 59.17 4. Jerry Hessling 41.67 5. Lyle Allen 24.25 1984 Boy’s Record Breakers Bryan Walters — High Jump (6'6 ) Conference and District Champ — All State High Jump Relay Team — (18'2 ) Bryan Walters, Jerry Hessling and Larry White 400 Meter Relay (46.5 sec.) Joe Finch, Bryan Walters, Lyle Allen and Scott Hastings David McKay — 300 Low Hurdles (43.14 sec.) James Gaines — Pole Vault (13 4 ) Conference Champ This was the first season for the DHS Girls’s Track Team. Therefore, the best season performances in all events set school records. Freshman Shelly Kirby led the team with 35.33 total points. Shelly scored her points in the long jump, triple jump and the 800 relay. Senior Randee Holder follow- ed with 23.25 points. The top five girls also included Christina Rahm, LeAnn Bowles and Leah Wright. 161 Golfers Have the Game Down to a Tee Top Row: Scott Underwood, Kyle Dowdy, Eric Jones, Reed Dillahunty. Middle Row: Dan Ross, Westley Medler, Steve Sells, Chris Hall, Jamie Thurston. Bottom Row: David Sells, Kendal Heuer, Darin Thurston, Brian McGowen, Mark Lake 1984 District Champs OPPONENT OUTCOME New Madrid Won Malden Won Cape Central Tied Sikeston Lost Cape Central Won Kennett Won Sikeston Lost New Madrid Won Sikeston Tourn. 3rd Poplar Bluff Lost Sikeston Won Kennett Won Malden Won District Tourn. 1st 162 Junior, Eric Jones was the team medalist for a second year in a row. Seniors Grant Godwin and Scott Underwood have been members of the DHS Golf Team for 4 years. Grant has lettered 3 years and Scott lettered his senior year. 163 A Few Backhands and an Occasional Smash The members of the Boys’ Tennis Team are Todd Poetz, Jimmy Bien, Russ Collier, Craig Light, Johnny Brehmer, Tim Stearns, Chris Rimel, John Wade and David Powers. Not only did the boys face tough competition this year from area teams, they also had to brave the rainy weather which cancelled several of their matches. Nevertheless they finished with a 4-7 record for the season and Senior Todd Poetz and Sophomore Jimmy Bien went on to District Competition where they placed third. 164 Senior members are Todd Poetz, Russ Collier, Craig Light and Jim Harty. Make the DBS Netters a Winning Combination 165 Above: Choir students lift their voices in song for Mrs. MaryRuth Boone. Below: Miss Debbie Hackman keeps an attentive eye on the action at a girls’ softball game. Martha Mitchell, Dorothy Rowland and Marie Edwards enjoy cooking nutritious meals for DHS students. 166 167 School Board Members Care Local school board members devote much time and effort to the education of the young people of Dexter. Many hours are spent in meetings and devoted to the study of school-related issues. These respected citizens of the community are to be commended for their service to our school. Members of the 1983-84 Board of Education are Darrell Cole, Lehman Godwin, Dr. Sam McGowen, Ron Medler, Joe Gibbons, Dr. Thomas Henderson, Gary Gaines, Kitty Kandalaft. Lehman Godwin is the president of the Board. Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education ... The human mind is our fundamental resource. 168 John Fitzgerald Kennedy Dexter Public Schools Reach for Excellence Dr. Sam McGowen is the superintendent of Dexter R-ll Schools. Joe Gibbons is the administrative assistant and elementary supervisor. Bob Brison is the administrative assistant and director of federal programs. 169 At DHS We Believe in the Principal of the Thine At Right: Principal Rick Hux and assistant principal Jim Hall try to keep things running smoothly at the high school. Below: Mr. John Wade confers with assistant principal and athletic director Jim Hall between games. Bottom Right: Principal Rick Hux discusses a topic of earthshak- ing importance with Mrs. Diana Thrower of the Business Department. 170 171 Mr. Bill Flowers, Miss Pam Burleson, Mrs. Glenda Holifield and Mr. John Wade teach the science courses at DHS. These include chemistry, physics, computer science, I.P.S., ad- vanced biology, physical science, and biology. 172 Mathematics Multiplies Our Knowledge Laura Otten teaches basic math, Algebra II, trigonometry, math analysis and consumer math. Sandra Edmondson teaches math courses in Algebra I and general math. Kevin Farrell instructs consumer math and geometry Mr. Farrell helps a student solve a problem, classes at DHS. 173 Above: Mrs. Linda Woods, Mrs. Linda Dowdy, Mr. Claudius Jenkins, Mrs. Rhonda Stuever and Mrs. Judy Rimel comprise the English Depart- ment at DHS. A variety of classes is offered in- cluding English I, English II, Composition III, Composition IV, Practical English, General Literature, American Literature, English Literature, College Preparatory English, Speech and Journalism. Right: Leslie Taylor takes notes in her freshman English class. Right: Mrs. Rimel writes some grammar rules on the board for her English II students. 174 Social Studies: Understanding Our World Above: Mrs. Patsy Alexander, Mrs. Melba Walker, Mr. Roy Sherfield and Mr. Tim Altenthal teach the social studies classes. Courses offered are American History, World History, Missouri History, American Government, Law, Sociology, Psychology and International Relations. Left: Students in Mrs. Patsy Alexander’s history class study about the world around them. On this special day, they presented oral reports on the Far East and later en- joyed tasting Oriental foods they had prepared. Troy Ward proved to be an excellent waiter as he dished up several delicious items for Tom James. Below: Billy Barker and Theresa Pesz, dressed in Japanese kimonos, exhibit the courteous manners of the Orient as they bow to each other. 175 Special Services: Always a Helping Hand Mr. Don Goodwin instructs Reading I and II classes with the aid of Mrs. Sherry Burleson. Learning disabilities is taught by Mrs. Debbie McKay. Mr. Joe Nichols is the instructor of the EMR classes at DHS. Mrs. Carol Baker assists Sherry Parks in learn- ing resources. Mrs. Baker is the aide of Mrs. McKay. Mrs. Betty Overfelt clearly enjoys instructing John Kevin Watkins in his studies. She is the in- structional aide for the blind. 176 Library: Take Time to Study Mrs. Rosemary Patmore is the librarian at DHS. Her aide is Mrs. Estelle Allen. Mark Ogelvie is re-rolling the film he has just finished watching. He used the Dukane Projector which is available for research in the library. 177 Home Economics Teaches Us All About Living Mrs. Phyllis Hastings and Mrs. Carolyn Gould teach DHS students about marriage, cooking, child care and sewing in their Home Ec. classes that are of- fered at DHS. 178 Agriculture Reigns Supreme in SEMO Mr. Nick Thiele directs the Agriculture Department at DHS. He teaches classes dealing with animal and plant science, agricultural construction and maintenance. Jim Bollinger, Eric Parris and Ron Temples all enjoy the Agriculture Department. 179 180 Physical Education: Building Better Bodies Mr. Terry Moore instructs weight lifting and physical education. He. is also the head football coach and helps with the track team. Mr. Boyce Wooley is the wrestling and assistant football coach. He also teaches a class in health and instructs physical education. The coach of girls’ volleyball, basketball and softball is Ms. Debbie Hackman. She also teaches physical education. Mr. Don Jones teaches world history and physical education. He is also the assistant football coach. 181 Students Profit From Vocational Education Members of the Vocational Department include Diana Thrower, Susan Roberts, Rita McKain and Gene Potthoff. Mr. Potthoff is the director of Cooperative Occupational Education while Mrs. Thrower, Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. McKain teach business-related classes such as typing, shorthand, computers, business law, business math, accounting, record keeping and office procedures. 182 Fine Arts Showcase the Talents of DHS Students The art teacher at DHS is Mrs. Maria Sherfield. Mrs. Mary Ruth Boone is the vocal director at DHS. She teaches classes in vocal music ensemble, music appreciation and piano. Mr. Michael Clippard is the head of the instrumental music department. He directs the varsity, junior varsity and stage bands and also teaches a class in music theory. 183 LA I TRACKS %• REVEILLE •i- 184