Dexter High School - Reveille Yearbook (Dexter, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1985 volume:

Rhonda Tucker: A Credit to Her Qchool Miss DHS 1985 is not just another pretty face. Senior Rhonda Tucker is a National Honor Society student, part- time cashier at Town and Coun- try Supermarket, the president of the student body, the co- editor of the yearbook, and ace centerfielder on the Lady BEARCAT softball team. Rhonda’s pretty face and organizational skills are also a part of FCA, Pep Club and COE. When she finds a spare moment, Rhonda likes swimm- ing and camping. Senior Mary Rahm was first attendant. She was escorted by classmate Jeff Banken. Molly Derryberry, a junior, was escorted by Brian Miller when she was named second attendant. 4 Molly gets everything mixed up in chemistry. Mary tells another one of her incredible stories to the enjoyment of Rhonda and Molly. Mary feeds herself as well as the senior citizens at the STUCO turkey dinner. As STUCO president, Rhonda helped to raise money for the senior citizens’ dinner. Rhonda chose one of her best buddies, Chuck Fowler, to escort her on her big day. 5 6 Celebrate the Spirit 7 A Powder Puff Celebration Long Live King Trey! If it’s “Spirit Week,” it must be time for Powderpuff Football. That’s when girls wear jersies, smear paint on their faces and act real tough. On Tuesday, October 3, the female football contingent at DHS were all psyched up to rip up the turf at Charles Bland Stadium. However, as the final buzzar sounded, the only ripped items were a few fingernails and a few false eyelashes. AT LEFT: Powder Puff King Trey Parsons smiles proudly as Senior Julie Poetz gives him a congratulatory hug. LOWER LEFT: Senior Scott Hastings was happy to be the first atten- dant to Trey. In case King Trey should pose for any questionable magazine, photo, Scott will take over his duties. Scott's escort is Senior Rhonda Tucker. BOTTOM LEFT: Freshman Aaron Pixley was chosen second atten- dant. His escort was Tara Woods, also a Freshman. BOTTOM RIGHT: The Sophomore-Junior coaches learned that coaching a bunch of girls isn’t what It’s cracked up to be. They were Scott Hastings, Todd Backus and Kyle Dowdy. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP LEFT: The Freshman-Senior cheerleaders were Richard Smail, Mike Overfelt. Travis Adams. Kevin Corbin and Aaron Pixley. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM LEFT: Kevin Medler, David White, Tony Stafford, Scott Becker and Matt Dube cheered for the Sophomore-Junior team. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP RIGHT: The Freshman-Senior teams gives us the old numero-Uno sign. OPPOSITE PAGE MIDDLE RIGHT: Seniors Michael Stites, Chuck Fowler, Trey Parsons, and John Holifield coached the Freshman-Senior team. By the end of the game the boys were literally “tearing out their hair.” Notice Michael’s bald head. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM RIGHT: The Sophomore Junior team had the spirit but couldn't find the goal posts. 8 9 Celebrating Is All The Better With a Buddy 10 11 Molly Derryberry, a junior, reigns as 1984 Fall Homecoming Queen. She was escorted by Michael Stites, a defensive end on the football team. Far left: Senior Rhonda Tucker, second atten- dant, was escorted by Scott Hastings, a CAT running back. At right: Sophomore LouAnn Solidum, first attendant, was escorted by Kyle Dowdy, center for the BEARCATS. Molly Is Fall Homecoming Queen Fall Homecoming at DHS is a very special event. The week preceding the game is filled with spirited activities including class competitions, a “snake dance” and a bonfire. This year the CATS came through with a big victory over the Perryville Pirates. The team members and their fans came to the Homecoming Dance ready to rock and had a great time. 13 14 15 Sondra Kirby, Joe Dillahunty and Julie Dube spread the latest musical gossip to other choir members. Gavin Miller and Angie Hector have a brother and sister fight as their mother, Danica Colyer, knits on. Kathy Tate, Shelly Kirby, Tammy Jones and Leah Wright create publicity posters for the play. 16 Bye, Bye Birdie Leah Wright keeps up her end of the conversation on all of the Tammy Lang hangs onto Russell Rowland to get his attention. Says Hello to Rock-n-Roll The DHS Acappella Choir proved that rock-n-roll is here to stay when they presented “Bye, Bye Birdie” to the city of Dexter last November. The play takes place in the 1950’s in the small town of Sweet Apple, Ohio. Conrad Birdie, played by Russell Rowland, is a young rock-n-roll idol who has been drafted into the army. Albert, Conrad’s manager, writes a song for Conrad to sign as a farewell to his fans. Kim, played by Angie Hector, is a teenage girl who is chosen to be kissed by Conrad as he sings “One Last Kiss.” Conrad’s manager is portrayed by Kevin Miranda as Albert Peterson. Jamie Carmen plays Rose Alvarez, Conrad's secretary and girl friend. Kim McAfee, played by Angie Hector, is a teenage fan of Conrad’s. Lee Gibson and Danica Colyer are her parents. Gavin Miller portrays her brother, Ran- dolph McAfee. Kim’s good friend. Ursula Merkle, is played by Tammy Lang and Ursula’s mother is portrayed by Julie Coots. Carla Townsend acts the part of Albert’s mother, Mrs. Peterson. The mayor and his wife are portrayed by Mike Duley and Beth Clippard, Ann Marie Cook plays a secretary named Gloria While. Joe Dillahunty plays a teenager named Harvey Johnson. The entire choir participated in this production in one capacity or another. Acappella Choir gives their last tribute to Conrad Birdie as he leaves for the Army. Joe Dillahunty and Julie Dube possess the gift of gab. 17 Cindy’s smile sparkles more brightly than her crown. Cindy Hufford Is Crowned Band Queen Senior Cindy Hufford was crowned Band Queen in a pre- game ceremony before a football game. Cindy has been active in Band for four years where she was a member of the flag corps. Marianne Rogers, a junior was selected first attendant. Marianne was escorted by Sophomore Larry Gilbow and Queen Cindy was escorted by Senior Greg Wamble. Marianne and Cindy are proud to represent the band. Happy smiles are on the faces of Cindy and Marianne as they pose with The entire Band Court stands proudly before their fans at Charles Bland Stadium, their escorts; Greg Wamble and Larry Gilbow. 18 LcAnn is proud to wear the crown of Choir Princess. Becky Wamble, Laura Horton and Kira Talkington were the freshman candidates from the Girls’ Chorus. Other candidates were Senior Danica Colyer, and Junior Camantha Pruett. Choir Princess Makes Beautiful Music LeAnn is an accomplished pianist who often accompanies the choir. LeAnn’s escort was Stephen Mitchell. 19 Barnwarming '85: Good Fun and Good Friends Members of the 1984 1985 Barnwarming court are FHA King Scott Hastings and Queen Angie Smith along with FFA Queen Amy Dowdy and King Todd Foster. To the right: Shelly Edwards and Denny Putnam show off the gift certificates they won for being the best dressed barnwarmers. 20 Dancin' io ihe Beai of ihe Music Who said Sophomores couldn’t dance? Todd Foster and Amy Dowdy were brought up on country sunshine. 21 Kathy Tate Is Crowned Winter Homecoming Queen The reigning 1985 Winter Homecoming Queen, Kathy Tate, is an especially active DHS junior. Her days are filled with being the junior class president, playing varsity tennis and basketball, enjoying FCA events, and singing in the Acappella Choir. Kathy is an honor student and was nominated for Winter Homecoming Queen by her fellow members on the girl’s basketball team. Jill Wiggs and Elaine Wright were the 1985 Winter Homecoming attendants. Kathy is shown with her lovely court: Kellie Keay, Elaine Wright, Jill Wiggs, Renae Peters and Becky Duley. 22 Spirit Week Featured Dress-Up Day, a Pep Rally and the Queen Coronation The Hawaiian beauties of DHS showed their warm spirit in the depths of winter. Grant Medford tries to regain his composure after the pineapple- eating contest. Sue Rockenmeyer says, “Coconuts!” as she poses for a picture. 23 Queen Kathy beams radiantly after her crowning. 24 25 Scott Hunt stacks Sprite just right at IGA. The prettier the face, the lighter the load, Mam,” says Jeff Reese. Creighton Gould is proud to please his customers at Shipman’s Market. Not a double-double cheese-cheese burger-burger again-again,” says McDonalds’ own Susan Solidum. Parts is parts, but Jamie’s parts are better. 26 That s twenty-five, fifty, seventy-five and uh . . says Rhonda Tucker of Town and Country. Tina Bond gives her flavors an extra twist at Dairy House. Steve Sells spends Saturdays scrubbing soap suds. When School Ends Work Begins Which comes first? The tomato or the pickle? wonders Lyle Allen. “I like work. 1 can talk about it all day long,” says John Hoiifield. 27 FBLA-COE-FFA-IAC-BAND-FLC-Speech 28 __________________________________________________________________•• — • • - ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________• • ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At DHQ Clubs Are For You And Me FHA HERO-MES-FCA-STUCO-Choir 29 9TUDENT COUNCIL 1985 The 1985 Student Council members are Karen Sedlacek, Danny Suhany, Mary Rahm, Jill Wiggs, Mike Stites, Shelly Cox, Suzan Derryberry, Joan Perkins, Julia Rowe, Kristina Bowling, Ann Marie Cook, Tara Woods, Scott Rice, Chris Rimel, Julie Shipman, Dara Admas, Beth Clippard, LeAnn Bowles, Amy McDonald, Stephen Mitchell, Tracy Mouser, Christina Rahm, Janelle Barker, Vikki LaBrot, Molly Derryberry, Tracy Tibbs, Kathy Tate, Susan Solidum, Larry Gilbow, Cindy Hufford, Becky Duley and Rhonda Tucker. STUCO advisors are Mrs. Melba Walker and Mr. Don Goodwin. DH8 CATS: Dexier High Students Causing Attitudes To Soar Among this year’s many STUCOsponsored activities are Miss DHS, Camfel, District Convention, State Convention, Get-Acquainted Dance, Senior Citizens’ Com- munity Thanksgiving Dinner, Spirit Week, Adopta-Family, Candy Sales, Spring Break and a Roadblock. “Pillow people” are Stuco members stuffed full of spirit. Julie Poetz, Rhonda Tucker and Julie Shipman filled the funny pillow cases. Student Council officers are: Molly Derryberry, secretary; Susan Solidum, treasurer; Mary Rahm, vice president; and Rhonda Tucker, president. 30 31 Kathy Tate gives a helping hand in preparation for Christmas at DHS. Stuco supports spirit by making banners for senior football CATS. FHA HERO Alive and Well at DHS This year’s Future Homemakers of America include M. Arnold, L. Baker, P. Baker, T. Baker, J. Barker, K. Bess, S. Bess, S. Blackwell. K. Blankenship. T. Borders, T. Bowling, P. Brown, J. Bueleson, R. Cahow, D. Cartwright, A. Casey, B. Cato, T. Champion, B. Christian, A. Clayton, K. Conner. A. Cook, J. Courter, J. Craig, C. Cryts. D. Darnell, L. Davis, K. Davison, $. DePriest, A. Dodson, K. Dowdy, J. Dudley, B. Duley, S. Edwards, D. Enax, S. Evans, W. Ferguson, S. Forkum, D. Gaona, T. Grubbs. C. Harmon. M. Harper, D. Hassell, S. Hastings. L. Hessling, L. Hill, T. Hoggard, D. Jones, T. Kastner, C. Keller, D. Laird, K. Lancaster, C. McGowan, G. McBroom, V. Mason, J. Manley, M. Mosley, T. Newman, D. Ockel, C. Patterson, R. Peters, S. Phipott, T. Putnam, M. Pyle, V. Rogers, S. Ross, L. Rowland, J. Shipman, M. Silvey, A. Smith, L. Solidum, D. Stafford, L. Stanford, T. Teets, L. Willis, E. Williamson, B. Wilson, G. Wolpers, J. Zimmerman The 1984-1985 FHA officers are as follows: Front Row: D. Darnell, Recreational Leader; T. Borders, Treasurer; Back Row L. Solidum, Historian; K. Davison, Secretary; K. Dowdy, President; S. Hastings, Vice President; E. Williamson, Devotional Leader; T. Baker, Reporter. 32 lr vSli U'i v 1 r«RI?W Scott Green and Brenda Wilson were chosen as “Mr. Irresistible” and “Ms. Loudmouth” during FHA week FHA has many Heroes and Heroines This year was a special one for the FHA organization, as Kyle Dowdy was their first male President! He did a superb job while also making DHS history. v This year’s December. FHA group celebrated Christmas with “gusto” at the party held in rhis year’s organizational meeting was held at the East City Park. As you can see. it was The second Annual “Slave Day” was a great success, a bouncing success! Shown here is President Kyle Dowdy as he auctions off FHA members Janelle Barker and Scott Hastings. 33 Farming is a pari of America's Future FFA is involved in many activities throughout the year which include farming twenty-two acres of milo test plots and ten acres of alfalfa hay. They also take care of nine head of cattle and forty acres of pasture ground. In addition to the farming activities FFA students train cattle and hogs to show at the county fair and have two softball teams. Members include James Duncan, Keith Montgomery, Jimmy Bryant, Bryan King, Tony Blankenship, Tad Diebold, Pete Darnell, Robert Kersey, Jeff Baker, Mike Campbell, Todd Foster, Greg Cooper, Brian Smith, Chuck Abies, Scott Foster, Keith Baker, Jason Gregory, Allen Below, Bell Constant, Todd Wilson, Tim Adams, Amy Dowdy, Candee Corlies, Jimmy Bien, Bo Sandusky, Denny Putnam, Brady Smyth, Scott Burleson, Mike Campbell, Tim Newell, Travis Gibson, Mark Cox, Aaron Temples, David White, Shannon Shipman, Kelly Tucker, Mark Unger, Darren Temples, David Midgett, Doyle Gardner, Michelle Dugger, Roy Pullum, Leroy Ritchie, Ricky Smail, Brad Boone, Richard Tucker, Patrick Brown, Ryan Dowdy, J. T. Brehmer, Tyler Cryts, Jeff Dudley, Rick Brown, Jeremy Rogers, Eric Mouser, Darin Montgomery, Ronnie Ellis, Jimmy Burleson, Richard Stitz and Lyle Allen. Freshman Keith Montgomery won the junior parliamentarian Dexter Chapter award. 34 Amy Dowdy won sixth in a field of twenty-six during state competition in the creed-speaking division. She recited from memory the FFA creed and was judged on her poise and expression. Blue and gold corduroy jackets are the mainstay of any FFA member’s wardrobe. FFA members use their voting privileges during a monthly meeting. Scott Burleson shows off his country-flavored tee-shirt. All FFA meetings are opened by reciting the creed. Qtudents Experience a Variety of Forensic Activities Speech class includes K. Vaughn, G. Garner, S. Blackwell, L. Willis, J. Agey, L. Baker, L. Wiggins, M. Corder, K. McDonald, T. Vail, D. Putnam, K. Talkington, J. Overall, B. Miller, S. Williams, R. Dillahunty, S. Burleson, P. Garner, J. Shipman and T. Dean. Ms. Rhonda Steuver should be very pleased with the outcome of this year’s Speech and Debate activities because they were a smashing success. Beth Clippard and Kevin Miranda confer on a last minute detail before the DHS Speech Tournament. Speech and Debate Club includes M. Duley, T. Vail, P. Lillard, A. Casey, T. Tibbs, K. Sedlacek, and C. Rimel. Chris was very successful at speech tournaments. 36 These girls don’t trust their hair-dos to just anybody. Do we have to go over my part again? Keith McDonald has trouble believing what the script says Scott Burleson and Tammy Vail practice their parts for the end-of-the-year play. Brian Miller looks as though he is ready to go somewhere. A lie can cause strange things to happen to a person’s nose. If you don’t believe it, ask Mike Duley. 37 At the foreign language fair in Kennett, the Bearcat FLC won third place for their taco-inspired pinata. Dana, David and Debbie enjoyed FLC activities South-of-the-Border figurines decorate the foreign language classroom. Colorful posters lend a Latin flavor. Hiren Patel enjoys dining at Taco Towne. 38 Foreign Language Club Qhows Effort and Enthusiasm Members of the Foreign Language Club are Scott Nor- thern, Brandon Hunt. David Powers, Suzane Derryberry, Joan Perkins, Christy Chadwell, Monica Jackson, Martha Ward, Stan Autrey, Billy Grimm, Lora Green, Fred Farhner, Sue Rockenmyer, Dana Horn, Lori Silliman, Nicki Massarat, Debbie Ockel, Leigh Ann Hessling, Kate McGonigal, Pam Rossi, and Claudia Moody. The advisor to the group is Mrs. Woods. 39 DECA Offers Career Experiences The members of the Distributive Education Clubs of America include Angie Smith, Teresa Kiger, Sabrina Brown, Lisa Wiggins, Angie Clayton, Elizabeth Svolto, Lisa Stoker, Larry Cross, Valerie Umfleet, Chuck Fowler, Randy McBride, Jeff Reese, Chris Barbour, Donald Friese, Sherry Parks, Creighton Gould, Jamie Thurston, Leigh Ann Hall, Larry White, Tracey Culver, Sally Williams, Cindy Hufford, Sherri Adams, Rhonda Tucker, Paula Watkins, Misty Corder,, Jeannie Britton, Michelle Tillmon, Vickie Jackson, Patricia McGuire, Teri Lee, Michelle Graves, Brian Skyles, Kenny Ott, Rick Brown, Steve Christian, Brant Hutchcraft, Steve Savage, Roy Burns, Randy Cagle, Shelly Northern, Mike Koonce, Jeff Rossi, Danny Ross, Sonia Sandusky and Belinda Gardner. The advisor for the group is Gene Potthoff. 40 Many DH8 Seniors Learn While They Work Leigh Ann Hall punches facts and figures into a com- puter while on the job. Patricia McGuire cleans the windows and lets the sun shine in. Angie Clayton answers the telephone at DHS where she works in the afternoons. The 1984-1985 DECA of- ficers are Paula Watkins, vice-president; Cindy Hufford, president; Leigh Ann Hall, reporter; Sonia Sandusky, treasurer; Mis- ty Corder, secretary and Rhonda Tucker, treasurer. Not pictured is Margie Sugg, treasurer. 41 Future Business Leaders Stay Active The 1984-1985 FBLA members are Elaine Wright, Vikki LaBrot, Julie Dube, Renae Peters, Shawn Baker, Scott Northern, Lisa Dowdy, Vicki Jackson, Molly Derryberry, Susan Rowe. Carla Townsend, Becky Duley, April Isbell, Dana Cartwright, Tracy Tibbs, Katie Corlew, Don Clay, Brett Williams, Brian Hinton, Mike Stites, Damon Dowdy, Mike Koonce, Chris Halcomb, Shelly Kirby, Jamie Carman, Susan DePriest, Susan Symth, Jim- my Moore, James O’Neil, Teresa Pauling, Nicki Massarat, Carol O’Dell, Kristi Vaughn, Cindy Hufford, Lisa Wiggins, Misty Corder, Paula Watkins, Chantel Fields, Tammy Jones, Lora Baker, Ann Marie Cook, Candy Waggoner, Tracy Dabbs, Joni Gibson and Patti Keusenkothen. 42 Kevin Miranda recites spelling words on Career Day. Mike Koonce shows off his flower. Ann Marie President Patti Keusenkothen wants YOU to be a member of FBLA. Cook, Damon Dowdy, Vikki LaBrot are the Entrepreneurship Team. FBLA State — Here we come! Teresa Pauling and Nicki Massarat deliver weeds and flowers on Valentine’s Day. 43 Industrial Arts Club has an Active Year Members of the Industrial Arts club are Charles Able, Chris Hall, Ken Ockel, Ryan Wamble, Brant Hutchcraft, Chris Seabaugh, Scott Green, John Brehmer, Rolland Putnam, Greg McCane, David Hindman and Dan Rau. They are instructed by Mr. Dennis Boggess. Greg McCane poses with the plague he won in the Industrial Arts Instructor Mr. Boggess demonstrates the use of the timer for the CO2 car State Convention. races. 44 These guys pose with what they think are the fastest cars in town. 45 FCA The Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been involved in many activities this year. Members organized and participated in service projects aimed at helping the needy with canned goods and other necessities. Always ready for a lot of fun, the group had a hayride in the fall and capped off a successful year with a trip to Six Flags. 46 A Hay Ride, Canned Food Drive and Six Flags 47 BEARCAT Band Boasts Rhythm, Brass and Class The first row members of the woodwind section are S. Northern, D. Colyer, K. Staley, S. Belcher, J. Swallows, and G. Link. Second row members are C. O’Dell, T. Vail, L. Dowdy, V. Jackson, S. Mock, K. Barnett and S. Smyth. Third row members are B. Cato, T. Grubbs, L. Taylor, K. Mallory, P. Terrill and B. McGowen. Fourth row members are S. Caldwell, A. Martin, T. Borders and C. Pruitt. Fifth row members are G. Wam- ble, T. Stearns, B. Presby, L. Stanford, K. Miranda and L. Thruston. The first row members of the brass sectin are G. Ashley, J. Carmen, R. Rowland, M. Duley, K. Fields, R. Scheeter, T. Pauling, K. Blankenship and P. Garner. Second row members are M. Channell, T. Mason, S. Baker, C. Cole, T. Mouser, J. Barker, T. Dean and B. Baker. Third row members are C. Seabaugh, S. Shipman, M. Conway, M. Lake, T. James and D. Graham. Fourth row members are L. Stoker and A. Williamson. Fifth row members are M. Unger, B. Barker, A. Slaughter, S. Ward, B. Stevenson and L. Patterson. 48 Ai DHS, ihe 9ound of Music Means Varsity Band The first row members of the percussion section are M. Tuschhoff, M. Hector and M. Rodgers. Second Row members are K. Lee, B. Carter, Y. Patmore, K. Heuer and S. Ezell. Third Row members are B. Boone, L. Gilbow, V. Foyle, T. McGhee, K. Smith, and R. Dowdy. The 1984 marching season did not produce many awards for the BEARCAT Band, but was, according to Director Michael Clippard, “very successful in many ways.” The band completed a busy schedule which included parades for the Charleston Contest, the Sikeston Cotton Carnival, the Stod- dard County Fair, Veteran’s Day and Christmas. A highlight of the year was the SEMO Homecoming Parade in Cape Girardeau which was televised on KFVS-TV. During halftime of BEARCAT football games the band performed before an enthusiastic hometown audience. A real crowd-pleaser was a spirited rendition of Irving Berlin’s “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” performed by a Dixieland combo. A reorganization of the SEMO Marching Association put DHS in competition with larger schools. Nevertheless, the BEARCATS marched away with a trophy in street competi- tion, missing first place by only a slim margin. An unusually wet fall caused several cancellations, but the BEARCATS perservered and proved once again that they were a talented group of young musicians. 49 Auxiliary Groups Add Dash to the Band Twirlers are Brenda Wilson, Kay Worley, Mol- ly Derryberry, Patricia Stephens, Chantel Fields, and Jane Riley. Flag corps members in- clude Renae Peters, Becky Duley, Dana Cart- wright, Lisa Wiggins, Mis- ty Corder, Cindy Hufford, Carmen Krieg, Tracy Tibbs, Donna Manlove, Rachel Barker, April Isbell, Melissa Townsend, Michele Silvey, Becky Christian and Janelle Barker. Rifle corps members are Ginger Garner, Barbara Burton, Connie Ellis, Heidi Stause, Kellie Keay and Vikki LaBrot. 50 Band Members Lead Exciting Lives 51 Junior Varsity Band Is a Stepping Stone to the ‘Big Time The 1984-85 J.V. Band members are: D. Adams, S. Autrey, A . Barber, K. Barker, T. Brock, J. Burleson, T. Champion, K. Chastain, L. Con- ner, K. Corbin, C. Corlies, K. Davis, S. Derryberry, A. Dowdy, M. Dube, J. Dudley, D. Duley, M. Duley, M. Evans, S. Fielder, D. Gaona, G. Garner, D. Garner, D. Hassell, J. Henderson, L. Hessling, P. Hessl- ing, B. Hunt, F. Jones, T. Kastner, V. Kelly, T. Kiger, D. Koonce, V. Mason, D. Mays, A. McDonald, K. Medier, M. Medlin, J. Menley, C. Miller, D. Moore, M. Moore, T. Newman, S. Northern, D. Ockel, K. Owens, J. Perkins, S. Philpott, L. Pruitt, M. Pyle, B. Rainwater, R. Rauscher, M. Riddle, P. Rossi, M. Seabaugh, K. Shelton, D. Simpson, T. Slaughter, B. Wamble, M. Ward, M. Warlick, B. Williams, C. Williams, B. Willis, T. Woods, T. Young, B. Surton and K. Conner. Bottom Left: Joe Dillahunty shows his stuff. Middle Right: Robin Young, Julia Rowe, Anita Dudley, Joe Dillahunty and Pattie Noto. Bottom Right: Flag Corps members are Cyndee Holder, Leigh Ann Sneed, Michelle Jones, Regina Miller, Shelly Cox, Lori Davis, Lori Sulliman, and Chris McGowen. 52 Gtage Band Hears the Beat of Its Own Drum The 1984-85 Stage Band keeps busy by performing at ballgames and through concert tours in the spring. The saxophone section consists of Jamie Carman, Jeremy Rogers, Greg Wamble, Tom Jarrell and David Evans. The trumpet section includes Teresa Pauling, Charles Cole, Troy Ward, Jeff Barker, Clint Fowler, Billy Barker, Reed Dillahunty and Mike Channell. The trombone players are Chris Seabaugh, Mike Conway, Tom James and Tony Rickman. Drummers are Scott Evans, Brad Carter and Jimmy Bien. Brian Smith and Joey Welch play the guitar and Susan Solidum is on keyboards. v 53 DH8 Acappella Choir. A Celebration of Harmony The 1984-85 school year has been busy and suc- cessful for the Acappella Choir. During the fall the choir traveled to a choral festival in Jackson. Also, in November the choir performed the musical, ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ which was about teenage lifestyles in the 50’s. In December the choir was invited to West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau at Christmas. During January, February, March and April the choir prepared for District and State Music Contests. The choir received their fourth consecutive “1” rating at district and several members went on to state competi- tion. In May the choir ended the year with a pop concert. Singing is good for the soul. Sondra Kirby, Daryl Roberts, Camantha Puritt, Jamie Carman, Kevin Miranda, Angie Hector, Joe Dillahunty, Tammy Lang and Russell Rowland made up the group of students that went to district in the soloist competition. 54 Girls Chorus Provides a Note of Femininity The sixty member choral organization of girls had a good year of music and concerts. They performed in November at the annual community Thanksgiving service and were invited to give a Christmas concert at the West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau in December. During the second semester of school they gave a spring concert and a pop concert. For the first time in the history of the music department, the girls’ choir participated in district music contest and received an “Excellent” rating. Many ensembles also were involved. To finish out the year, the girls participated in the Bac- calaureate program for the senior class. Jansen Craig and Christina Bowling look pretty and sing even After a challenging number it is always nice to relax for a minute, prettier. Choir Groups Consistently Excel in Competition A consistently winning vocal group at District and State Music Contest is the Senior Girl’s Sextet. Last year this ensemble received top ratings at district and State Music Contests and repeated the feat again this year. The group features two first sopranos, second sopranos and altos. The group includes Leah Wright, Tammy Lang, Jamie Carman, Angie Hector, Danica Colyer and not pictured is Karen Sedlacek. For the past several years, Dexter has been one of a few Missouri schools invited to participate in the Quad- State Music Festival. The event, held annually on the campus of Murray University in Murray Kentucky, is attended by schools from the four state area of Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri and Illinois. Hundreds of high school juniors and seniors participate in a mass choir, accompanied by a string orchestra and directed by a renowned conductor. The DHS students chosen were selected on the basis of ability and leadership qualities. These students represent Dexter’s best in vocal music. The group includes Danica Colyer, Lisa Dowdy, Tammy Lang, Brian Miller, Angie Hector, Ann Marie Cook, Jamie Carman, Russell Rowland, Michelle Harper and Heidi Stause. 56 Chamber Choir Is New on the Music Qcene at DH9 The chamber choir began its first year of existence this year in the vocal music department. Sixteen students were selected on the basis of individual musicianship from the Acappella Choir. This group of very select students par- ticipated in District Music Contest and sang at the first annual Honors Banquet, being chosen to perform selections for the honorees and their families. At left: Senior choir members include Danica Colyer, Russell Rowland, Renae Peters, Karen Sedlacek, I Angie Hector, Michelle Harper, Lisa Dowdy, Tammy Lang and Lee Gibson. Below: Two talented students won top ratings in the State Music Contest. Competition was very stiff and DHS is proud of Joe Dillahunty for his solo honors in piano and voice and Jamie Carman for her excellent vocal performance. gsj, ! I 7 v« 58 Math, Engineering and Qcience Club: Curiosity Is Their Key MES members are Russell Rowland, Greg Wamble, Kathy Tate, Susan Solidum, Scott Ezell, Shawn Baker, Tracy Tibbs, Renae Peters, Lizzy Palmer, Andrea Martin, April Isbell, Michael Stites, Todd Clippard, Chris Halcomb, Brian Hinton, Damon Dowdy, Mikeyel Koonce, Patricia Stephens, Yvette Patmore, Carol Ann O’Dell, Chantel Fields, Nichole Massarat, Teresa Pauling, Julie Dube, Becky Duley, Tammy Lang and Karen Sedlacek. Tracy Tibbs plays the part of the mad scientist as she plots a new formula. MES officers this year are Yvette Patmore, President; Karen Sedlacek, Vice-President; Becky Duley, Secretary and Renae Peters, Treasurer. 59 The 1984-85 Yearbook Staff included Paula Douglas, Susan Rowe, Julie Poetz, Susan Barnfield, Becky Duley, Joni Gibson, Tracy Dabbs, Rhon- da Tucker, Starla Williamson, Julie Shipman, Connie Ellis, Lisa Banken and Molly Derryberry. This yearbook would not be possible without the friendly, helpful people of Joe Craig Studio. Rhonda Tucker and Starla Williamson worked together as Co- Editors of the Yearbook 60 Often the tiny journalism cuticle could not contain the talents and enthusiasm of the senior publica- tion students. Connie Ellis’ major responsibility was the underclassman sections with all those teeny-tiny pictures. Starla put in many hours of hard work to make REVEILLE ’85 a great success. Mike McGill served as photographer and man-about journalism class. 61 Engineering and executing the BEARCAT newspaper this year were Susan Solidum, Tracy Dabbs, April Isbell, Lisa Banken, Kenny Eaton, Julie Shipman. Paula Douglas, Grant Medford, Susan Rowe, and Julie Poetz. At right: Tracy Dabbs organized and edited the special BEARCAT scheduling edition. At extreme right: One has to keep her chin up at all times when she is the editor of the Bearcat. Susan Rowe managed the BEAR- CAT Staff. 62 We left Joni Gibson and Becky Duley in the dark sc long that we forgot how bright they really were. For Grant Medford, Journalism was a matter of trivial pursuit. Brainstorming for new ideas was a common practice between Grant and Paula Douglas. When Julie sticks out her tongue, she is inspired with creativity. 63 Athletics: A Celebration of Spirit Football is a contest of strength and determination 66 li is a cooperative effori; a maker of men 67 BEARCAT Football: In Defense of the Faith Varsity Football members are Scott Hastings, Scott Hunt, Keith Almond, Danny Suhany, John Pyles, Tim Flanigan, Joe Hunter, Greg McCane, Jeff Jarrell, Trey Par- sons, Eric Jones. Mike Stites, Kyle Dowdy, Clint Fowler, John Brehmer, Tom Jarrell, Scott Green, Aaron Woolard, Brian Miller, Shane Williams, Jeff Dudley, Brad Hessling, Scott Hindman, Billy Barker, Brad Johnson, Mark Keusenkothen, David Christian, Damon Cartwright, Troy Ward, Dan Slavings, Andy Riley, Brad Jaques, Chris Shy, Alan Cullum and Mark Jacques. Head Coach Matt Haug is assisted by Boyce Wooley and Don Jones. Senior Cats Ken Dowdy lettered two years at center. He was All-Conference in 1984. Jeff Jarrell lettered two years at guard. 68 Greg McCane, a two year letterman at guard and tackle, was selected All-Conference in 1984. Scott Hastings, a two year letterman at running back, was voted Outstan- ding Back in 1984. Chuck Fowler lettered two years at safety. Trey Parsons, a three year letterman at offensive and defensive tackle, was voted Outstanding Lineman. He was All-Conference, All-District and All-State in 1984. Michael Stites, a two year letterman at defensive end, was selected All- Conference Honorable Mention in 1984. Joe Hunter, a three year letterman at tight and linebacker, was voted Most Valuable Player. He was All- Conference in 1984. Keith Almond, a two year letterman at wide receiver, was selected All- Conference in 1984. Danny Suhany lettered one year at defensive back. John Pyles was a one year letterman at wide receiver. Tim Flanigan lettered two years at noseguard. He was All-Conference in 1984. Eric Jones, a two year letterman at quarterback, was selected All- Conference Honorable Mention in 1984. Scott Hunt a two year letterman at defensive back. 69 Varsity Football Cheerleaders Add Spirit Pictured above: Members of the Varsity Football Cheerleading Squad are Ann Marie Cook, Teresa Pauling, Lora Baker, Leah Wright, Kriste Vaughn, Tina Bond, Katie Corlew, Kriste Hux and Nikki Masserat (Mascot). At left: Katie Corlew was the only senior on the squad. Below: By riding in the Fall Fair Parade the Varsity Cheerleaders helped to keep spirits high at DHS. 71 Frosh Team Promises Bright Future Members of the freshman football team are Mark Moore, Darren Hillis, Bobbie Willis, Scott Becker, Jay Daniel, Craig Crow, David Razor, Kevin Medler, Robert Chism, David Koonce, Jeff Janson, Charles Masterson, Mike Overfelt. Kevin Corbin, Mark Cox, Aaron Pixley, David Williams, Robert McMullin, Jeff Scowden. Barry Bowman, David Robinson, Gavin Miller, Cory Dean and Earl Wheeler. At left: Barry Bowman listens intently as Coach Dale Herr gives him some advice on the next play. At right: David Robinson heads for the showers after a hard game. 72 Freshman Cheerleaders Yell for a Victory Through rain, wind and snow cheerleaders lift up the Cat Spirit. The freshman cheerleading squad includes Anita Dudley, Amy McDonald, Kayleena Barker, Lori Silliman, Candie Corlies, Jill Clark, and Cyndee Holder. Bottom left: Mrs. Pam Mills discusses plans for the up- coming pep rally with Amy McDonald and Jill Clark. Bottom right: Sometimes cheers don't always end the way they should. 73 Top Row: Yvette Patmore, Mary Rahm, Susan Barnfield, Susan Rowe, Dianne Stites, and Shelly Kirby. Bottom Row: Melissa Blankenship, Larrie Ann Brown, Julie Shipman, LeAnn Bowles, Tanya Clark and Molly Derryberry. Ladycats Give Their All For Volleyball V ▼ V Top Row: Kelly Conner, Michelle Jones, Kira Talk- ington, Regina Miller, Shelly Cox, and Leigh Ann Brigwell. Middle Row: Janey Riley, Kathryn Lancaster, Suzane Derryberry, Pattie Noto and Larrie Ann Brown. Bottom Row: Laura Horton, Julia Rowe, Rhonda Chadwell and Christina Rahm. 74 Qenior Ladycats Leave Their Mighty Tracks Top left: Yvette Patmore let- tered two years as spiker. Top right: Susan Barnfield let- tered two years as a setter. 1984 Schedule V JV Twin Rivers W w Bloomfield L w Bernie W w Woodland L L Bell City W w Advance W L Malden w W C. Tourney L L Sikeston W W P. Bluff W W Doniphan W W Puxico L W Dist. Tourney W Bottom left: Susan Rowe let- tered two yars as a spiker setter. Bottom right: Mary Rahm let- tered two years as a setter. 75 Volleyball Takes Timing, Talent and Teamwork 76 77 Girls' Tennis Team Top: Kathy Tate, Lou Ann Solidum, Leigh Ann Hall, Julie Poetz, Susan Solidum, Kay Worley. Bottom: Monica Hector, Barbara Burton, Paula Douglas, Sue Rockenmeyer, Lesley Nugent. Rival Outcome Chaffee Won C Ville Won Malden Won Cape Central Lost Jackson Won Kennett Won Chaffee Won Charleston Won New Madrid Won Sikeston Won 78 Right: Julie Poetz and Leigh Ann Hall were the teams only senior members. Varsity Basketball Players and Cheerleaders Members of the varsity basketball team are Chris Hall, Jamie Thurston, Scott Evans, Bryan Walters. Eric Jones, Joey Hunter, Brian Hinton, Scott Burleson, Keith Talkington and Rick Miller. The team is coached by Jim Hall. The varsity basketball cheerleaders are Mary Rahm, Lisa Wiggins, Leigh Ann Hall, Lora Baker, Heidi Stause, Vikki LaBrot, Ann Marie Cook and Susan Barnfield. 80 Rick Miller, the starting BEARCAT guard, has played basketball for four years, lettering two. He served as Co-Captain this year. Jamie Thurston, a guard, has played basketball four years, lettering two. 1984-85 Schedule Twin Rivers Lost Malden Lost Sikeston Tournament East Prairie Lost Poplar Bluff Lost Christmas Tournament Woodland Won Bloomfield Won Bernie Lost County Tournament Puxico Lost Sikeston Lost Richland Won Advance Won Bell City Lost Kennett Lost Jackson Lost Charleston Lost Doniphan Won Scott Evans is a four year veteran of the BEARCAT basketball team. He frequently filled the forward posi- tion and lettered two years. Center Joey Hunter is a four-year veteran of the BEARCAT basketball team. He has lettered three years. Eric Jones has played basketball four years. He has lettered three years, serving as Co-Captain this year. 81 Praefice Provides for a Beffer Season in 1985 Rick — 41 Nate — 32 Eric — 31 Brian — 53 Chris—11 Bryan — 43 Teamwork Begins to Pay Off as Play Improves Joey — 45 Keith—15 Eric — 31 Scott — 25 Brian — 53 Bryan — 43 JV Team Improves Record and Gains Confidence The Junior Varsity basketball team is made up of David Robinson, Robert McMullin, Larry Gilbow, Jay Daniel, Matt Dube, Earl Wheeler, Aaron Pixley, Gavin Miller, Chris Asberry, Jeff Scowden, Nate Stevens, and Kevin Corbin. 84 Lady Cats Team Mem- bers include Kellie Blank- enship, Tanya Clark, Kathy Tate, Susan Solidum, C h a n t e I Fields, Molly Derryberry, Jill Wiggs and Tia Luoto. Lady Cals on Ihe prowl Again... 86 Jayvee Wins Qeven Games Junior Varsity members include Shelly Kirby, Diane Stites, Lori Silliman, Shannon Mock, Kelly Conner, Laura Hor- ton, Regina Allstun, Shel- ly Cox, Tracey Mouser, Luann Solidum, Larrie Ann Brown, Kellie Blankenship and Kira Talkington. 87 Senior Jill Wiggs was the only player of the 1985 season to have been with the Lady CATS for four years. The three-year letterman ranked third in the State for rebounding in 1984 and again in 1985. Our Senior foreign exchange student.Tia Luoto, added her basketball skills and lots of cheer to the season. 88 Dribble it! Pass it! We wanna basket! 89 Wrestling Builds Confidence and Character First Row: Matt Duley, Paul Hessling, Greg Poetz, Tony Stafford, Chuck Fowler, David Duley, Dean Bowles, David Williams, and Kenny Chasteen. isww:i Second Row: Travis Gibson, Tom Watson, Toby Watson, Rodney Rauscher, Daniel Slavings, Kenny Rogers, Damon Cartwright, Craig Crow, Clint Fowler, Mark Cox and Charles Masterson. Third Row: Shane Beach, Greg Cooper, Rick Master- son, Jeff Dudley, Tom Jar- rell, Reed Dillahunty, Danny Suhany, Damon Dowdy, Gar- ret Pixley, Richard Jordan, Brad Chasteen and Timmy Watson. Damon Dowdy wrestled four years and lettered four years in the 126 pound weight division. Garret Pixley wrestled four years and lettered three in the 132 pound weight division. Richard Jordan lettered four years in the 138 pound weight division. 90 Danny Suhany has been a wrestler for four years and he lettered two years. He wrestles in the 175 pound division. Rick Masterson is a four year veteran of the BEARCAT wrestling team and has lettered three years. Reed Dillahunty has lettered for four years and wrestled in the unlimited division. DUAL MEETS SIKESTON POPLAR BLUFF NEW MADRID SCOTT CITY JACKSON CAPE CENTRAL SCOTT CITY HAYTI POPLAR BLUFF HERE HERE HERE HERE THERE HERE HERE THERE THERE TOURNAMENTS SCOTT CITY QUAD FARMINGTON QUAD TIGER CLASSIC AT CAPE POPLAR BLUFF INVITATIONAL SEMO CONFERENCE DISTRICTS IN DEXTER SECTIONALS AT DESOTO STATE TOURNAMENT Kellie Keay Teresa Little Tracy Tibbs Julie Dube Becky Duley Donna Bradley 91 Huge Hearns Field House in Columbia was the scene for the State Wrestling Tournament. Garett, Tom, Richard and Damon “stretch it out” before their matches. ■iWtk. Prior to a match at the state tourney, Damon gets advice from Coaches Wooley and Herr. 09 ■ Our man, Richard, is mightier than most. Tom is on the prowl for his fifth place finish in state competition. 92 620 wrestlers competed at the state tournament. DHS Wrestlers Compete in Columbia Four of the top DHS wrestlers received first place honors in the 1985 Missouri Class 3A District Wrestl- ing Tournament held in Dexter. Competitors Damon Dowdy, Richard Jordan, Garett Pixley and Tom Jar- rel advanced to sectionals in Desoto, Missouri, and then on to state competition in Columbia. Tom Jarrel, who wrestles at 185, was the only DHS Mat man to place at the state level. Tom, a junior, placed fifth. Tom graphically illustrates the meaning of power. State wrestlers proudly file in with their respective weight classes. Damon Dowdy is usually on top of his opponent. Richard works hard for a pin. 93 Wrestling Jay Vee Cheerleaders Julia Rowe Jill Clark Julie Coots Leah Wright Melissa Townsend Janey Riley Danny watches competition as coach Wooley gives him some first aid attention. Charles shows us how to dominate an opponent. Effort, energy, and elimination brought Jeff Dudley this win. 94 Concentration Is the Key to Wrestling Quccess Greg Cooper comes head-to-head with a competitor. Where did this foot come from? 95 Lady BEARCAT9 Finish Qeason With a Soft Touch The members of the Lady ’Cats Softball team are Susan Rowe, Jill Wiggs, Leigh Ann Hall, Rhonda Tucker, Patricia Cowart, Chantel Fields, Jen- nifer Ross, Lou Ann Solidum, Larrie Ann Brown, Laura Horton, Kelly Blankenship, Kelly Connor, Dianne Stites, Shelly Kirby, Shannon Mock and Monica Hector. They are coached by Miss Debbie Hackman. Jill, Rhonda, Susan and Leigh Ann show that being a senior softball player is really lots of fun. Senior Susan Rowe watches the ball as she prepares to steal se- cond base. 96 Senior Players Lead the Team to Success Susan Rowe is a three year veteran of the BEARCAT softball team. She has let- tered as a pitcher each year. Rhonda Tucker is the only four year veteran of the Lady ’Cats Softball team. She has lettered three years as the centerfielder. 1984-85 Schedule Richland W Cape L Bloomfield W Sikeston L Bernie. . . W Cape L Puxico W Richland W Advance w Puxico w Jackson L Bloomfield w Malden w Poplar Bluff L Jill Wiggs has played softball for three years, lettering two. She plays right field. Leigh Ann Hall has played DHS softball for three years. She has lettered twice at se- cond base. 97 These Young Ladies Take BEARCAT Pride Onto the Field 98 The Girls from DHQ Take the Game of Softball Seriouslu 99 Baseball Baseball Baseball Members of the baseball team include Steve Branham, Jeff Banken, Randy McBride, Keith Almond, Todd Clippard, Rick Miller, Damon Dowdy, Brad Jacques, Andy Riley, Keith Talkington, Shane Williams, Brad Hessling, Jeff Dudley, Scott Green, David Christian. Danny Lusk, Nate Stevens, Chris Asberry, Brian Mahan, and Earl Wheeler. Mr. A. J. Nugent is the coach. Baseball Baseball Baseball 100 Jeff Banken lettered three years as pitcher and first baseman. W Randy McBride lettered three years at shortstop. Rick Miller lettered three years as pitcher and first baseman. At third base, Steve Branham lettered one year. Baseball Schedule Opponent Outcor, Malden W Malden W Notre Dame W Kennett W Sikeston L Chaffee W Cape Central L Kennett W Scott City W Jackson L Poplar Bluff L Notre Dame W North Pemiscot W Districts L 101 In Baseball You've Got to Know When to Hold 'em 102 You've Got to Know Just When to Throw 'em 103 DH8 Sends Another Golf Team to State The 1985 golf team members are Kendal Heuer, Kay Worley, Bobby Willis, Brian McGowcn, David Sells, Jamie Thurston, Chris Hall, Cory Dean, Travis Adams, Richard Branham, Kyle Dowdy, David Pruitt, Kevin Medler, Bruce Baker, Mark Lake, Eric Jones, Reed Dillahunty, Westley Medler, Steve Sells and Steve Mitchell. OPPONENT OPPONENT New Madrid L Cape Central W Sikeston L Tourney 3rd Poplar Bluff L Kennett W New Madrid W Malden W Sikeston L Cape Central L Malden W Dist. Tourney 2nd Kennett W State Tourney 9th Reed, Eric, Westley, Chris and Travis represented DHS at the State Golf Tourney. 104 Five Senior Golfers Brought Skill and Experience to Team nni Four-year letterman Eric Jones was medalist again this Reed Dillahunty is a four-year letterman. year. Jamie Thurston is a two-year letterman. Steve Sells is a one-year letterman. Kyle Dowdy is a two-year letterman. Freshman Travis Adams is off to a good start as a high school golfer. 105 Bien and Brehmer Compete in 9tate Tennis Tourney Members of the tennis team include David Powers, Randy Scheeter, John Wade, Chris Rimel, Shawn Baker, Les Thurston, Jimmy Bien, John Brehmer, Scott Smith, Eric Belcher, Tim Stearns, and Jeff Barker. Mr. Don Goodwin is the coach. They were coached by Don Goodwin. 106 Track Team Members Have a Running Start Boy’s Track Team members are Aaron Pixley, Gavin Miller, Jay Daniels, Allen Below, Mike Overfelt, Jeff Jansen, Chris Shy, Ryan Wamble, Troy Ward, Mark Keusenkothen, Brad Johnson, Damon Cartwright, Mike Con- way, Tom James, Kevin Corbin. Brian Hinton, Brian Miller, Bryan Walters, Todd McGhee, Jim Overall, Doyle Gardner, Joe Finch, Grant Medford, David Razor, Larry White, Scott Hastings, Greg McCane, Mike Koonce, Scott Becker, Craig Crow and David Koonce. Not pictured is Lyle Allen. Greg McCane, Joe Finch and Bryan Walters each qualified Right: Joe Finch is ready to set the for sectional competitions. pace in the 440 Relay. Senior members are Mike Koonce, Greg McCane, Larry White, Scott Hastings, and Grant Medford. 108 Track and Field Events Test Strength and Endurance 109 DHS Girls Track Team Slays One Jump Ahead Girls Track Team Members include Joni Gibson, Becky Duley, Renae Peters, Rhonda Chadwell, Julia Rowe, Suzane Derryberry, Anita Dudley. Joan Perkins, Kathryn Lancaster, LeAnn Bowles, Amy McDonald, Molly Derryberry, Leah Wright, Jamie Swallows. Christina Rahm, Michelle Jones, April Isbell, Lisa Hayes and Carol O’Dell. At Right: Joan, Kathryn and Suzanne try to keep warm during a meet. Below: The senior members are Patricia Stephens, Becky Duley, Renae Peters and Joni Gibson. 110 Girls Enjoy Running, Hurdling and Being Good Friends Renae and Christina practice their stride. Christina was the only girl to qualify for sectional competition. MEMPHIS A in 112 Faculty 113 When school is out, there is always the tearing up of homework, screeching, and giggling. You would think teachers would act — more dignified. Dexter Qchool Board: An Educated Community Members of the 1984-1985 Dexter Public School Board are Darrell Cole, President Lehman Godwin, Ron Medler, Gary Gaines, Tom Henderson and Jim LaBrot. These citizens work toward the betterment of the educational system in our community. Because of their in- terest, knowledge and concern the young people of Dexter attend high-quality schools. The aim of education should be to teach the child to think, not what to think. John Dewey The first thing education teaches you is to walk alone. Alfred Aloysius Horn Dexter Public Schools Show Great Pride in their Accomplishments Left: Dr. Sam McGowen is superintendent of Dexter R-l 1 Schools. Bottom left: Mr. Bob Brison is the administrative assistant and director of federal programs. Below: Mr. Joe Gibbons is the administrative assistant and elemen- tary supervisor. 115 Ai DH8 Our Principals have Principles At Right: Principal Rick Hux is assisted by Jim Hall. Below: Mr. Hux takes care of important paperwork Bottom left: Mr. Hall coaches varsity boys’ basketball and assists Mr. Hux in administration. Bottom right: Mrs. Mary Ellen Dudley and Peggy Matthews serve as secretaries to the principals. 116 Counselors Guide Students to the Future At right: Freshmen and Sophomores are counselled by Mr. Ishmael Smith while Mrs. Betty Irvin serves Juniors and Seniors. Below: Mr. Smith doing what he does best — spreading good cheer and advice. Bottom left: Mr. Smith talks with Susan Solidum. Bottom right: Mrs. Irvin enjoys chatting with Patty Keusenkothen and Tracy Dabbs during gate duty at a ballgame. 117 Qcience ... the Chemistry of Life aJl wGaJI 8iolo y Chcwisfy Mrs. Glenda Holifield, Mr. John Wade, Mr. Bill Flowers and Mrs. Pam Mills teach the science courses at DHS which include chemistry, physics, computer science, general science, I.P.S., advanced biology, physical science and biology. In this picture the teachers PET is a computer. Joe Dillahunty baked a special birthday cake for a special teacher. 118 Our Math Teachers Really Add Up to a Great Team Miss Sandra Edmondson, Mrs. Laura Otten and Mr. Larry White teach classes in geometry, consumer math, general math, Algebra 1, basic math, Algebra 11, trigonometry, and math analysis. 119 English: The Language of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Mrs. Linda Woods, Mrs. Linda Dowdy, Mr. Claudius Jenkins, Mrs. Rhonda Stuever and Mrs. Judy Rimel are the English Department staff members at DHS. Classes in English 1, English 11, Composition III, Composition IV, Practical English, General Literature, American Literature, English Literature, College Preparatory English, Speech, Journalism and Spanish are offered. Top Left: Jansen Craig studies English. Bottom Left: Mrs. Rimel teaches English. Aboue: Mrs. Stuever charges admission to a ballgame but not to her class. 120 Qocial Studies: Past, Present and Future Mr. Don Goodwin, Mrs. Patsy Alexander, Mrs. Melba Walker and Mr. Roy Sherfield instruct the social studies classes. American History, World History, Missouri History, American Government, Law, Sociology, Psychology and International Relations are the classes offered at DHS. 121 123 Home Economics: Planning for the Future of the Family Mrs. Carolyn Gould and Mrs. Phyllis Hastings teach the students at DHS all about marriage, cooking, child care, and sewing in their Home Ec. classes. These ladies also sponsor the FHA Heroes at DHS. Ken Ockel never knew that cooking could be so much fun. Tasting the food in Family Foods Class is much more fun than cooking it. 124 1 Todd Foster’s second home is the tractor. Ag Offers Experience Left: Mr. Nick Thiele instructs DHS students in the Agriculture Department. He is also in charge of the FFA chapter. Mark Unger is busy at work. Mr. Thiele gives some hands-on attention to a John Deere. 125 The Physical Education Department at DHS is made up of Mr. Matt Haug, Miss Debbie Hackman, Mr. Don Jones and Mr. Boyce Wooley. Miss Hackman coaches volleyball and softball as well as teaching physical education. Mr. Wooley is the wrestling and assistant football coach. Mr. Haug Is head football coach and helps with the track team while Mr. Jones teaches World History, physical education and assists with the football team. 127 Today's Business Is Tomorrow's Future The Vocational Department of DHS is made up of four very fine teachers. Rita McKain, Diana Thrower and Deb- bie Crow teach classes such as typing, shorthand, accoun- ting, office procedures and computer science. Gene Pot- thoff directs Cooperative Occupational Education classes. It seems to me that I’ve already typed that line before,” says Gary Burnett. 128 The Fine Arts Department members are Maria Sherfield, art; Mike Clippard, instrumental music and MaryRuth Boone, vocal music. ‘‘I can’t hear you,” says Mrs. Boone. Mrs. Sherfield assists a student with an art project. Freshman class officers are President Shelly Cox. Secretary Kristina Bowling, Vice-President Tara Woods, and Treasurer Dara Adams Jason Bryant likes to lend a helping hand at DHS. With faces like these, how can Scott Becker and Travis Adams go wrong? Janey Riley and Rob Chism are Freshman class favorites Pretty flowers can put a pretty smile on a pretty girl’s face as shown here with Kim Shelton 130 According to Ramona Cahowand Claudia Moody, if you're a freshman “you gotta have heart. 131 1 Freshman Boy +1 Freshman Girl = A Lost Cause Terry Acton Dara Adams Travis Aams Troy Albritton Michelle Arnold Tracy Arthur Tamantha Ash Stan Autrey Terri Backus Jeff Baker Keith Baker Angela Barker Kaylena Barker Dean Barnes Heather Bean Melissa Becker Scott Becker Eric Belcher Allen Below Tony Blankenship Kristina Bowling Barry Bowman Shelia Brewer Tammy Brock Jason Bryant Jimmie Bryant Julie Burleson Richard Burns Ramona Cahow Sondra Campbell Christina Chadwell Rhonda Chadwell Tammy Chaffin Tina Champion Kenny Chastain Rob Chism 132 If The Beef Is At Wendy's, Where Would I Find A Freshman Brain? Jill Clark Mark Clark Kelly Conner Lori Conner Billy Constant Kevin Corbin Candice Corlies Jeannie Courter Patricia Cowart Mark Cox Shelly Cox Jansen Craig Craig Crow Jay Daniel Pete Darnell Kelly Davis Lori Davis Cory Dean Jimmy DeBerry Suzane Derryberry Tad Diebold Joe Dillahunty Ann Dillie Joey Dobbelaere Amy Dowdy Matt Dube Anita Dudley Jill Dudley David Duley Matt Duley James Duncan Sharon Edwards Matt Enax JoAnn Evans Missy Evans Steve Fielder 133 The Mosi Popular Freshman Aciiviiy Is Watching Saturday Morning Cartoons. Tamra Flanigan Shannon Forkum Scott Foster Todd Foster Denise Gaona Greg Garner Travis Gibson Rebecca Green Kelly Grimm Pam Grubbs Paula Hann Cathie Harmon Dana Hassell Joel Henderson Mike Henderson Kim Hendley Robin Henson Leigh Ann Hessling Paul Hessling Darren Hillis Cyndee Holder Laura Horton Brandon Hunt Robert Hunt James Hurley Monica Jackson Glenda James Jeff Janson Larry Jolliff Casey Jones Shelly Jones Michelle Jones Terre Kastner Veronica Kelley Robert Kersey Tina Kiger 134 Freshmen Aren't So Bad Once You Get to Know Them Bryan King David Koonce Kathryn Lancaster Deanna Landeman Tanya Lang Scott Lewis Suzie Mangus Valentina Mason Charles Masterson Donald Mays Debbie McClain Michelle McClain Lynne McCool Brian McCulley Amy McDonald Shannon McGhee Kathryn McGonigal Chris McGowen Robert McMullin Pamela Meadows Kevin Medler Mary Medlin Julie Menley Scott Mesey Chris Miller Gavin Miller Regina Miller Tina Minton Kevin Mitchell Stephanie Mitchell Keith Montgomery Claudia Moody Deanna Moore Mark Moore Tammy Newman Becky Norman 135 Freshmen Require Pampering, Patience, and Pity. Scott Northern Laura Northington Pattie Noto Debbie Ockel Mike Overfelt Kim Owens Hiren Patel Joan Perkins Sabrina Peters Aaron Pixley Greg Poetz Michelle Poyner David Pruitt Roy Pullum Brian Pyatt Michelle Pyle Bryan Rainwater Rodney Rauscher David Razer Bryan Rehm Virginia Reese Michael Riddle Janey Riley Marty Risse Donald Ritchie David Robinson Vickie Rogers Pam Rossi Julia Rowe Jeff Scowden Melissa Seabaugh Becky Seachrist Kim Shelton Lori Silliman Doug Simpson Teresa Slaughter 136 Freshmen Rush In Where Upperclassmen Are Smart Enough Not To Go! Ricky Smail Leigh Ann Sneed Tony Stafford Roy Stickles Cindy Sugg Pam Swinney Kira Talkingtoit Donna Tomes Amber Tucker Becky Wamble Martha Ward Shelly Ward Mike Warlick Earl Wheeler David White Gary Williams David Williams Bobbie Willis Brenda Wilson Gina Wolpers Tara Woods Robin Young 137 138 Sophomore class favorites are Chris Rimel and Genna Weddle. Webster Defines A Qophomore As A Wise Fool Charles Abies Tim Adams Chelynn Allison Kevin Allstun Regina Allstun Chris Asberry Richard Ash Bruce Baker Billy Barker Janelle Barker Jeff Barker Brian Barnes Kristie Barnett Shane Beach Karen Bess Sherri Bess Kellie Blankenship Brad Boone Tyra Borders Dean Bowles Tammy Bowling Leigh Anne Bridwell Larrie Ann Brown Patricia Brown Gary Burnett Troy Burns Sherry Caldwell Brad Carter Damon Cartwright Angela Casey Beverly Cato Wayne Chamberlain Brian Chambers Becky Christian Beth Clippard Mike Conway 140 If Ai First A Sophomore Fails His Driver's Test, He Tries And Tries Again. Julie Coots Jeff Copeland Reed Culbertson Alan Cullum Charles Davis Jeff Davis Karen Davison Brad Deprow April Dodson Michelle Dugger Connie Edwards Ronnie Ellis Wendy Ferguson Kim Fields Paula Foster Clint Fowler Cissy Fowler Renee Foyle Larry Gilbow James Gilooly Lisa Graves Laura Green Jason Gregory William Grimm Tammy Grubbs Monica Hector Jerry Hessling Kendal Heuer Tonya Hoggard Dana Horn David Jackson Mark Jacques Tom James Brad Jaques Brad Johnson Melissa Johnson 141 A Sophomore's Dream Is A Date On Saturday Night. Stephanie Joiner Tammy Jones Brian Kayler Billy Keating Christina Keller Mark Keusenkothen Shelly Kirby Debbie Laird Mark Lake Jackie Leibowitz Dianna Light Penny Lillard Gloria Link Danny Lusk Gillian McBroom Stanley McCollough Bill McFaddin Brian McGowen Kevin Miranda Stephen Mitchell Shannon Mock Bradley Moore Michelle Mosley Tracey Mouser Tim Newell Miles Northington Mark Ogelvie Buddy Oliver Dale Parks Gretchen Patterson John Peters Tony Pixley Kateena Plunk Bill Pope David Powers Betty Presby 142 There Is a Little Bit Of Heaven In The Class Of Eighty-Seven Camantha Pruett William Pulliam Tracy Putnam Christina Rahm Lavonia Reynolds Scott Rice Chris Rimel Glen Rodgers Kenny Rodgers Kevin Rodgers Jennifer Ross Sherri Ross Lora Rowland Trischia Sadler Jerry Sandusky Randy Scheeter Steve Schwantes David Sells Shannon Shipman Chris Shy Michele Silvey Cheryl Sizemore Alan Slaughter Robert Slavings Brian Smith Kyle Smith Paul Smith Scott Smith Susan Smith LouAnn Solidum Billy Spence LaRhonda Stanford Jerry Starnes Tim Stearns Nathan Stevens Tim Stevenson 143 9ophomores Are Thankful Thai They Are No Longer Freshmen 1 Patrick Still Dianne Stites Cindy Stoker Jamie Swallows Leslie Taylor Aaron Temples Darren Temples Darin Thurston Melissa Townsend Richard Tucker Shawn Tuggle Jackie Turner Diana VanKleek John Wade Ryan Wamble Steven Ward Troy Ward Daniel Watkins Thomas Watson Tim Watson Toby Watson Genna Weddle Emelia Williamson Todd Wilson Leah Wright Rhonda Young 144 That sly smile makes us wonder if Tammy is really doing homework. Patty Brown sells ‘‘Loudmouth Buttons” for FHA HERO. Sophomore Basketball Cheerleaders are Jennifer Ross, Becky Christian, Genna Weddle, Janelle Barker, Tammy Jones and Tracy Putnam. Kenny Rogers may not be a singing star, but he shines at DHS. 145 Juniors class officers are Vice President Briar. Miller, Treasurer Chantcl Fields, Secretary Kellie Keay, and President Kathy Tate- Junior class favorites are Brian Miller and Julie Shipman. 146 Juniors celebrate the good times at DH8 We Have Never 9een A Junior Class Quite Like This One. Jennifer Agey Lyle Allen Dana Angle Robby Anthony Gary Ashley Lora Baker Shawn Baker Tammy Baker Lisa Banken Rachel Barker Gina Beach Sonya Belcher Jimmy Bien Susie Blackwell Melissa Blankenship Tina Bond LeAnn Bowles John Brehmer Patrick Brown Misty Bryant Jimmy Burleson Scott Burleson Barbara Burton Mike Campbell Jannetta Cantrell Jerry Cantrell Jamie Carmen Marcia Cartwright Mike Channell Brad Chasteen Marie Childers David Christian 148 The Only Thing Juniors Have To Fear Is Seniors. Tanya Clark Carolyn Cloninger Charles Cole Mike Coleman Ann Marie Cook Greg Cooper Carolyn Cox Tyler Cryts Tresa Davidson Travis Dean Susan DePriest Molly Derryberry Chris Dillie Joey Dodd Paula Douglas Ryan Dowdy Julie Dube Jeff Dudley Mike Duley Shelley Edwards Tina Edwards Connie Ellis Debbie Enax Laura Eubanks David Evans Scott Ezell Fred Fahrner Chantel Fields Carolyn Finch Joe Finch Shelly Gaines Doyle Gardner 149 Who Cares About The Future? We Just Ginger Garner Kelly Garner Phillip Garner Theresa Gibson Carmon Gosnell Dewayne Graham Scott Green Jeff Greer Glenda Grubbs Chris Hall Sherry Hancock Stephanie Hann Julie Hartline Dei Hayes Brad Hessling Lorena Hill Scott Hindman Brian Hinton Kriste Hux April Isbell Tom Jarrell David Jones Debbie Jones Kellie Keay Penny Kevitt Sarah Kilmer Sondra Kirby Carmen Krieg Vikki LaBrot Chris Lee Kathy Lee Jo Lewis Want To Make It Through Today! 150 Juniors Are Real Characters Brian Mahan Karen Mallory Ruth Malone Donna Manlove Tim Mason Nicki Massarat Keith McDonald James McGhee Mike McGill Robin Mecey Westley Medler David Midgett Ray Mier Brian Miller Scott Mitchell Clint Montgomery Darin Montgomery David Moore Greg Moore Jimmy Moore Tina Morrison Cindy Mullins Melissa Myers Lesley Nugent Carol O’Dell Earnest Ogelvie James O’Neal Jimmy Overall 151 What Others 9ay Of Juniors Matters Little, But What We Say Of Others Matters Much! Vickie Parris John Patterson Larry Patterson Teresa Pauling Mark Powell Denny Putnam Tammy Pyatt Todd Pyatt Chad Rehm Tony Rickman Andy Riley Barbara Robinson Becky Robinson Sue Rockenmeyer Dennis Rodgers Marianne Rogers Vonda Russell Larry Sandage Angela Sandefur Chris Seabaugh Mary Shell David Shipley Julie Shipman Daniel Slavings Myra Smith Brady Smyth Susan Solidum Khalia Staley 152 A Junior Is A Friend To The Very End Heidi Stause Richard Stitz Keith Talkington Kathy Tate Paulla Terrill Les Thurston Tracy Tibbs Carla Townsend Kelly Tucker Mark Unger Tammy Vail Kristi Vaughn Richard Walker Bryan Walters Lisa Wells Richard Wheeler David Whitaker Shane Williams Lina Willis Carla Wilson Carl Wilson Aaron Woolard Kay Worley Clint Young 153 Brian Miller always did like to be above the maddening crowd. Teresa Gibson and Lisa Banken attend to last minute prom details. The best part of working is taking a break for Brian, Chris, Robin, Becky, Glenda, Mike and Julie. LeAnn Bowles most important job before the prom was counting Molly Derryberry takes time out for a word from one of our sponsors, the holes in the chicken wire. 154 Hard-Working Juniors Made Jungle Love a Swinging Success Some of us don’t even pretend to know what we’re doing. Scott Burleson, Mike McGill and Ginger Garner arrayed the ceiling with a rainbow of colors. Connie Ellis tells Susan Solidum “If at first you don’t succeed, read the directions.” Jo Lewis says, “This balloon is supposed to be a coconut, but I think it’s full of hot air.” Lorena Hill and Tammy Baker showed us the latest models in chickenwire. 155 “Aw man, I knew this answer last night.” groans Dan Ran. '‘Gentlemen, start your engines,” orders Rich Bergen. Look out Van Gogh, here comes Tia Luoto. Multi-talented Karen Sedlacek shows us her stuff. Todd Clippard cheers us to Victory. This is a little truck for a big guy like Tim. 156 Seniors Celebrate a New Beginning 85 Class Motto: If we cannot find the road to success, we will make one. Class Flower: White rose tipped in Red. Class Song: “There’s No Stopp- ing Us” Class Colors: Red and Black Class of 1985: A Celebration of Graduation Faces of old and faces of new, People we know and people we knew. Growing together then drifting apart, Always an ending and now a new start. At graduation we all grow nearer, And all of our friends so much dearer. And as we say our final goodbye, Gne last embrace and one more cry, A “keep in touch and a “promise I will A “remember when but, better still, A place in my heart, you’ll always stay, This is what’s said as we go our own way. Sherry Adams “Behind the innocence of her smile, lies a mischievous mind. Keith Almond “An officer and a gentleman. Paulette Baker “She spent most of her time taking care of DHS business. Jeff Banken “Freshman females faint when he smiles. Chris Barbour “He always had a friendly word for everyone. Susan Barnfield “She woke up in a new world each morning. 158 We look fo the future, but remember the past. Richard Bergen “Lost in Love.” Kim Blankenship “She had pretty blonde hair.” Donna Bradley “She could talk before she walked.” Jeannie Britton “She tells it as it is.” Sabrina Brown “Very petite and twice as sweet.” Randy Cagle “Talented in Art.” Dana Cartwright “She drove a little white Corvette.” Steve Christian “He knew how to have a good time.” Teresa Christian “She thinks before she speaks.” 159 We remember Ring Around the Rosey and Barbie Dolls Angie Clayton “She drives the biggest, tallest, and loudest truck at DHS.” Todd Clippard “He cheers where no one can hear.” Danica Colyer “She makes beautiful music on her magical flute.” 160 Misty Corder “Dynamite comes in small packages.” Katie Corlew “She often went dear hun- ting in Poplar Bluff.” Crystal Cryts “This girl can get along with anyone.” Tracy Culver “She is full of spice and then some.” Tracy Dabbs “If she were any sweeter, she would melt in the rain.” Dolly Darnell “She knew the meaning of fun.” G.l. Joes, Tonka Trucks and Spider Man Reed Dillahunty 4 4 A real Southern gentleman.” Damon Dowdy “He doesn’t drive a car, he drives a problem.” Kyle Dowdy “The ‘center’ of attention on the Bearcat football team.” Lisa Dowdy “Behind that smile is a mischievous style.” Becky Duley “If there’s one thing I can’t stand, it’s someone who talks while I’m interrupting.” Kenneth Eaton “He lives in his own little corner.” Charles Eubanks “He wore a mischievous grin.” Paulette Baker has an eye for art, but also for the camera. i 161 We watched the Brady Bunch, the Partridge Family and Farrah Fawcett Scott Evans “He and his Bronco stand proud.” Tim Flanigan “He was great as Number 58.” Chuck Fowler “Gone from Missouri, but still in our hearts.” Donald Friese “An All-American boy.” James Gaines “He and his car were inseparable.” Belinda Gardner “Her only problem was school.” Earl Gibson “Usually found under the golden arches.” Grand Medford and Susan Barnfield find themselves all bundled up with no where to go. 162 We played jacks. Kiss Tag and King of the Mountain Joni Gibson ‘‘She was always left in the dark.” S. Lee Gibson “He worked hard for his money.” Creighton Gould ‘‘He carried pictures of his jeep in his wallet.” Michelle Graves “Have you seen her at the movies?” Chris Halcomb “When' Hawkeye’ Halcomb yells, people listen.” Leigh Ann Hall “Miss Fashionable of DHS.” Michelle Harper “She's always seen in Jor- dache jeans.” Scott Hastings “Behind that shy smile lies the heart of a Romeo.” Angie Hector “When Angie sings, we all listen.” 163 We rode Big Wheels, caught lightning bugs and made mud pies David Hindman “He doesn’t drive too fast, he just flies too low.” John Hoiifield “He guarded our lives at the city pool.” Cindy Hufford “Miss Energetic of DHS.” Scott Hunt “Our boot camp baby with blonde hair.” Joe Hunter “Right or wrong, he had an answer for everything.” Brant Hutchcraft “He had heavy metal-mania.” Vickie Jackson “Laughter was her best friend.” Jeff Jarrell “He only allows blondes, brunettes, and red heads to ride in his truck.” Diane Jones “Her plans call for a beautiful career.” 164 We even flipped green peas across the cafeteria and built treehouses Eric Jones “Watching girls was his favorite sport.” Eva Jordan “1 know I should study, but I’m having too much fun.” Richard Jordan “On the mat, he was a true CAT.” Keith Kelley “Oh knowledge, where art thou?” Patty Keusenkothen “Miss FBLA” Teresa Kiger “Heart of an angel.” Mikeyel Koonce “Proud to be loud.” Santa’s helpers, Angie Cobb and Michelle Harper, bring a little cheer to the Christmas holidays. 165 We wore polyester pant suits, elephant bell jeans and 14 kt. gold Tammy Lang “If she can’t say it, she can surely sing it.” Teri Lee “She always does her best at anything she tries.” Tia Luoto “She quickly became an All-American gal.” John Malone “Where there was rock, he rolled.” Andrea Martin “Sweetest girl you’d ever want to meet.” Rick Masterson “His truck made lots of noise and so did he.” Randy McBride “He loved baseball, hot dogs, and girls.” Greg McCane “It’s not what he did, but what he got away with.” Matt McCoy “Who could help but love a face like his?” 166 We wondered at Weebles that wobbled and the Wizard of Oz Mike McWilliams “He’s not bashful; he just doesn’t talk much.” Grant Medford “The new kid in town quickly made himself at home.” Rick Miller “Rick was his name; baseball was his game.” Ramona Montgomery “I don’t care what hap- pens as long it doesn’t happen to me.” Scott Morgan “Never a care, never a worry.” Eric Mouser “When FFA meets, he's always there.” Shelly Northern “Her smile warms our heart.” Ken Ockel “I’m a whiz at the ques- tions, but those answers get me every time.” Kenny Ott “How does he spell relief? G-R-A-D-U-A-T-I-O-N.” 167 We experienced many ’‘firsts'': kisses, bikes, pocket knives and dates Lizzie Palmer “Intelligence is the key to her future.” Sherry Parks “She loved her ’67 Mustang.” Trey Parsons “A man for all the right reasons.” Yvette Patmore “Bound for success.” Renae Peters “She knew how to keep the guys in line.” Julie Poetz “1 was country, when country wasn’t cool.” Andy Pullum “He had his own style.” Santa’s Little Helpers grew up to be great big boys. 168 We laughed at The Fonz, Knock-Knock jokes and Steve Martin John Pyles “He will win the long- distance race in life.” Mary Rahm “She has eyes that shine, a dimple that shows, and a Mary smile wherever she goes.” Dan Rau A cool breeze on a warm day.” Jeff Reese “He works to support his car.” Danny Rodgers “You never know what he’s up to.” Jeremy Rogers ‘‘He loved fast automobiles!” Jeff Rossi “He wore orange Nikes that glowed in the dark.” Garett, Ken, and Larry, as usual, are standing still do- ing nothing. 169 We dressed ourselves in Nikes, Izods, Polos and Calvins Susan Rowe “If it can be done, she can do it.” Russell Rowland “He could always hit the right note.” Sonia Sandusky “She was so smart that she graduated early.” Karen Sedlacek “Voted most definitely to succeed.” Steve Sells “He had a fortune in friends.” Brian Skyles “He made himself right at home.” Steve Slaton “Boys just wanna have fun.” Angie Smith “She is a real FHA- HEROine.” Max Smith “He had daydreams about nighttime activities.” 170 We used Number 2 lead pencils on the TAP, the ASVAB and the ACT Patricia Stephens “Band’s twirling captain.” Brenden Stevenson “He answered Uncle Sam’s call.” Mike Stites “One of a kind.” Margie Sugg “She doesn’t have an enemy in the world.” Danny Suhany “All the freshman girls thought he was so-o-o cute.” Jamie Thurston “Webster and Mr. Wade would define him as ‘audacious’.” Michelle Tillmon “Her love of reading took her far.” Paulette and Diane just love men who look like statues. 171 As graduation drew near, we researched, rebelled, revived, Jerry Townsend When his work is done, it’s time for fun.” Rhonda Tucker She will always be our teenage sweetheart.” Rex Turvin “Nice guys are never forgotten.” Mary Tuschhoff “Success will suit her well.” Candy Waggoner She led the band through rain or snow.” Greg Wamble “The saxiest man in DHS.” Paula Watkins “True friends are her greatest blessing.” Joey Welch “Lots of potential.” Larry White Always forgot to order his yearbook.” 172 Reported, reunited, rehearsed, received, rejoiced and remembered Lisa Wiggins “How could I know the meaning of wrong, when I’m always right?” Jill Wiggs “Our favorite ‘Twig’ on the senior branch of DHS.” Starla Williamson “She does yearbooks right!” Songs We Sang “You’re The inspiration” “Can’t Fight That Feeling” “Hard Habit To Break “Naughty. Naughty” “California Girls” “She-Bop” “Hello” “Purple f a in” “Neutron Dance” “Heat Is On” “Let’s Go Crazy” “Stuck On You” Material Girl” “We Are The World” “We’re Not Going To Take It” “Heart Of Rock-n-RoU” “Almost Paradise” Elaine Wright “A smile that could melt an iceberg.” Lynn Young “We wish we all could be California girls.” 173 Sherri Adams COE (4) Paulette Baker FHA; Honor Roll (1, 2, 4) Jeff Banken FCA (1, 2); D-Club (2, 3, 4); Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4); Football (1); Class Favorite (3); Mr. Irresistable (2); Miss DHS Escort; Foot- ball Homecoming Escort; Band Queen Escort Susan Barnfield Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4); FCA (2, 3, 4); FHA (1, 2); Publications (3, 4); Volleyball (1, 2, 3, 4); Softball (2, 3); Varsity Basketball Cheerleader (3, 4); Powder Puff (2, 3, 4); Delegate to Girl’s State; NHS (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Fall Homecoming Candidate (4) Richard Bergen Band (1, 2, 3); Notre Mosque (3, 4); Speech and Debate (3) Sabrina Brown Mixed Chorus; COE (4); History Day Sherry Burleson Choir (1, 2, 3, 4); Vocal Ensembles; All District Choir; State Choir Contest Roy Burns FFA (1, 2); COE (4); Honor Roll (4) Dana Cartwright Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Powder Puff (3, 4); Twirler (1); Varsity Flag Corps (3, 4); JV Band (1); Varsity Band (2, 3, 4); FHA (2, 3, 4); FBLA (4); Football Cheerleader (1) ; Honor Roll (1,3, 4) Steve Christian COE (4); FFA (1, 2); Track; Football (1) Angie Clayton Pep Club (1, 2, 3); FCA (2); FHA (1, 2, 3, 4); Choir (2); Freshman Basketball Cheerleader (1); Varsity Football Cheerleader (2) Todd Clippard FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); Executive Council (4); D-Club (2, 3, 4); Student Council (3); Publications (3); Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4); Basketball (1, 2); Pep Club (3, 4) Misty Corder Pep Club (2); FBLA (2, 3, 4); COE (4); JV Band (1); JV Flag Corps (1); Varsity Band (2, 3, 4); Varsity Flag Corps (2, 3, 4); Honor Roll (1,4) Katie Corlew FHA (1, 3); Pep Club (1, 3, 4); FBLA (4); JV Band (1); Football Cheerleader (1, 3, 4); Basketball Cheerleader (1, 4); Powder Puff (3, 4) Danica Colyer Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Band Section Leader (4); All County Band (4); Choir (1, 2, 3, 4); Choir Section Leader (4); All-District Choir (4); State Music Contest (1, 3, 4); FHA (1); Musicals (2, 4); Quad-State (3, 4); NHS (4); Choir Princess Candidate (3) Larry Cross Band (1); Stage Band (2, 3, 4); COE (4); IAC (3) Crystal Cryts Pep Club (4); FHA (3); FBLA (1); FCA (3); Band (1); Girls’ Basketball (3), Lettered (3) Tracy Dabbs FBLA (3, 4), Parliamentary Pro- cedures Team (4); FLC (2), President (2); Pep Club (2, 3, 4); FT A (3); MES (3); Publications (3, 4); Basketball Cheerleader (3); NHS (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4) Reed Dillahunty FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Represen- tative (2, 3, 4); D-Club (1, 2, 3); Football (1, 2, 3), Lettered (2, 3); Wrestling (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (1, 2, 3, 4); Second at District — 84 First at District — 85; Golf (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (1, 2, 3, 4); Football Homecoming Escort Kyle Dowdy FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); FHA (3, 4), President (4); D-Club (3); Pep Club (3, 4); IAC (3) ; Concert Choir (1, 2); All District Contest (1, 2); State Choir Contest (1); Football (1, 2, 3, 4), Second Team All Conference (4); Wrestling (1, 2); Golf (1, 2, 3, 4); Fall Homecoming Escort (4); Powder Puff King Candidate (3) Lisa Dowdy FBLA (4); Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); All County Band (3, 4); District Contest — Clarinet Trio (3); Choir (1, 2, 3, 4); Chamber Choir (4); Honor Roll (1, 4) Becky Duley Student Council (2, 3, 4); FBLA (3, 4); MES (4), Reporter (4); FHA (1, 2, 4); JV Band (1), Secretary; Varsity Band (2, 3, 4), Reporter (4); Flag Corps (3, 4); Publications (3, 4), Assistant Dark Room Technician (4); FCA (4) ; Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Vice-President (4); Choir (1); All County Band (3); Varsity Wrestling Cheerleader (4); Track (4); NHS (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 4); Winter Homecoming Candidate (4) Kenneth Eaton FLC (1); Speech and Debate (1, 2); JV Band (1); Varsity Band (2, 3); Stage Band (3, 4); NHS (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); BEARCAT columnist (3, 4) Chuck Eubanks FFA (4); COE (4); IAC; Honor Roll (3, 4) Scott Evans FHA (3, 4); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); Band (1, 2); District Contest — 1st for Percussion 174 Ensemble; Stage Contest — 2nd for Percussion Ensemble; Stage Band (2, 3, 4); COE (4); Pep Club (4); Golf (1, 2); Baseball (3); Track (4); Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4) Tim Flanigan FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); D-Club (3, 4); Track (1,3); Lettered (3); Football (1, 2, 3, 4), All Conference — First team (4), All District — Se- cond Team (4); Lettered (3, 4) Chuck Fowler COE (4); FCA (2, 3, 4); Football (2, 3, 4); Wrestling (3, 4); Track (2, 3) Donald Friese COE (4) James Gaines Track (1, 2, 3, 4); Pole Vault Conference Champ (3); Football (1); Wrestling I (2,3) Belinda Gardner Pep Club (1, 2); FBLA (2); FHA (1, 2); COE (4) Joni Gibson FLC (3); Pep Club (4); FBLA (4); FCA (4); Track (3, 4); Publications (3, 4), Dark ] Room Chief (4) I S. Lee Gibson Student Council (1); Speech , and Debate (2); Choir (1, 2, 3, 4); Choir Council | (2); Choir Musicals (2, 4); FTA (2, 3); Model U.N. (2, 3, 4); Honor Roll (2, 3, 4) 4 Michelle Graves FHA (1); Notre Mosque (3); COE (4); Mixed Chorus (1); Honor Roll (1) .j Leigh Ann Hall FCA (1, 2. 3, 4); Executive ) Council — Softball; Bandfl); Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4); COE (4), Reporter (4); Girls’ Tennis Team (1, $ 2, 3, 4); Girls’ Basketball (1, 2, 3 — ; Girls’ Soft- 5; ball fT 2, 3, 4); Varsity Basketball Cheerleader Mm, NHS (4) | Michelle Harper Pep Club (3, 4); FHA (1, 2, 3, 4); JV Band (1); Varsity Band (2, 3); Choir (1, 2, 4); District Music Contest — 1st Place Scott Hastings FCA; FHA (3, 4); Vice Presi- dent (4); Football (1, 2, 3, 4), Leading Rusher (4), Player of the Week on KFVS (4); Basketball (1); Track (1, 2, 3, 4); Leading Scorer (3); Barnwarm- ing King (4); Miss DHS Escort; Fall Homecoming Escort; Choir Escort; Candidate for Powder Puff King (4) Angie Hector FHA (1); FBLA (3); Choir (1, 2, 3, 4), First State Contest — Girls’ Sextet and Vocal Solo, Second at State in Girls’ Octet, All District Choir (2, 3, 4); Band (1, 2, 3); All County Band; NHS (4) John Hoolifield FCA (1, 2, 3); Pep Club (4); Powder Puff Coach (4); Football (1, 2, 3); Basketball (1, 2, 4), Lettered (2); Track (1, 2); Winter Homecoming Escort (4); Miss DHS Escort (1) Cindy Hufford Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Student Council (1, 2, 3, 4), Historian (3); FBLA (2, 3, 4), Vice President (4); First at District for Com- munications (2); Prom Committee Chairman (3); JV Flag Corps (1); Varsity Flag Corps (2, 3, 4); Varsity Band (2, 3); COE (4), President (4); Girls’ Basketball (1, 2); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); NHS (4); DHS Band Queen (4) Scott Hunt FCA; COE (4); Football (1, 2, 3, 4), All Conference (3), Lettered (3, 4); Track (1, 2, 3) , Lettered (1, 2, 3) Joe Hunter D-Club (2, 3, 4); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Executive Council (4); Football (1, 2, 3, 4); All Conference Honorable Mention (2, 3); All Con- ference (4); All Conference — Second Team (4); All District (4); Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4); Track (3, 4) ; Baseball (1,2); NHS (4) Brant Hutchcraft FLC; IAC; COE (4); Drama; Speech and Debate, First Place in Duet Acting Vickie Jackson Pep Club (2, 3, 4); JV Band (1); Varsity Band (2. 3, 4); FBLA (4); FLC (3); Honor Roll (1,4); COE (4) Diane Jones FHA Eva Jordan Keith Kelley Club; Honor Roll (3, 4) 4); Track (1, 2, 4) Patty Keusenkothen Band (1, 2, 3); Band Council (3); Choir (1, 2, 13), Second at State' Music Contest — Octet (1); Second at District Music Contest (2); FBLA (3, 4), President (4); Fourth at FBLA State Leadership for Parliamentary Procedures (3); Nf Teresa Kiger COE (4) Mikeyel Koonce FBLA (3 4 ; MES (2, 3, 4); FCA (1); FLC (1, 2, 3) ice resident (3); COE (4); Band (1, 2, 4); Horfor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); NHS (4) Tammy Lang Band (1); Choir (1, 2, 3, 4) Soprano Section Leader (3); District Music Con test (1, 2, 3, 4); State Music Contest (1, 2, 3, 4) All-District Choir (2, 3, 4); Student Council (1) Model U.N. (1, 2, 3), Secretary (3); NHS (4) District History Day (1, 2) Andrea Martin FHA (1); Choir (1); State Music Contest (3); JV Band (1); Varsity Band (2, 3, 4); MES (3, 4); All County Band (2, 3) Rick Masterson Wrestling (1, 2, 3, 4), Let- tered. (2,3, 4); Broke %hool Record For Most Reversals Randy McBride COE (4); D-Club; Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3j 4) McCoy COE (4); Trac| (3| icia McGuire COE (4) Medford Pep Club (4); FCA (4); Publica- tioni ); Track (4); NHS (4); Honor Roll (4) iller FCA (1, 2); 1AC (1, 2); Football (1, isketball (1, 2, 3, 4), Co-Captain (4); 111 (1, 2, 3, 4); NHS (4); Vice Pre's Roll (1,2, 3, 4) Ramona Montgomery Pep Club (4); Honor Roll (4) Scott MhrganJjpA CO Shelly Northern Band FBLA (3); Pep Club (1, Roll (2, 3, 4) 2, 3, 4); FHA (1, 2); 3); COE (4); Honor (1,1 3); I AC (4); D-Club (2,3, fling (2, 3); Football (1) Sherry Parks FHA (2|COE (4) Trey Parsons Football (1, 2, 3, 4); All District (4); Second Team All State (4|jBasketball (1, 2, 3); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Winter Homecoming Escort (4); Powder Puff King (4) Yvette Patmore FHA (1); MES (3,' 4), Secretary-Treasurer (3), President (4); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Science Fair (1, 4); Scholar Bowl (2, 3); Cheerleader (1); Volleyball (1, 3, 4); All County Band (1, 2, 3, 4); DAR Good Citizen Award (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); NHS (4 President (4) enae Peters JV Band (lhVarsity Band (2, 3 4); Flag Corps (1, 2, 3, 4); Pep Club (1, 3, 4) IFBLA (4); MES (4); Secretary-Treasurer (4) |U Ul, 2, 4); FCA (1, 4); Choir (1,ZM Officer — Treasurer; Football Cheerlea Track (4); Powder Puff (4); NHS (4); Ca: For Winter Homecoming Queen (4) Garett Pixley FCA (3);. Football (1); Wrestling (4); Track (3); 3-year Letterman — Wrestling; 3- year Letterman Track; 1984 State Qualifier — Wrestling; 1984 Most Aggressive Wrestler; 1984 Most Valuable Wrestler; Broke School Record For Most Superior Decisions — Wrestling Julie Poetz FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Executiv.1 Coun- cil; Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Student Coundl (2, 4);, Egenior Class President (4); Varsity Girl j? Tennis (1, 2, 3, 4); JV Girls’! Basketball (1, 2); Varsity- Girls’ Basketball (3); NHS (4) John Pyles D-Club (1,2, 3, 4) ); Football (2, 3, 4); Track Mary Rahm Ban 3, 4), President (4); Council (1, 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4); Wrestling reshman Basketb -Club (3 4); FgA(1. 2, lub (H2, 3, 4J®tu(ient ‘ iurer (4); VdleyM.(| ader (2), Captain (2); erleader (I); Varsity Cheerleader (3, 4), Captain (4); Chris- tian Athlete Of The Yearl(2); NHS (4), Secretary (4); First Attendant Miss DHS (4); First Atten- dant Football HomeSaming (3); Football Homecoming Candidate f4) Jeff Reese COE (4); IAC (3); Wrestling (1, 2); Football (2) Danny Ross D-Cli tered (3, 4); Hoi Jeff Rossi FFA (] 4); Golf (2, 3, 4), Let- .2) OE (4); IAC (2, Susan Rowe FBLA (4); Pep Club (2, 4); Stu- dent Council (1, 3); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); Executive Council (4); Publications (3, 4); Band (1, 2); Volleyball (1, 2, 3, 4); Softball (2, 3. 4); Varsity Wrestling Cheerleader (3); Powder Puff (3); Publications Award (3); NHS (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Lettered in Softball (2, 3, 4); Lettered in Volleyball (3,4) . - ? Russell Rowland Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Choir (1,2, 3, 4); MES (4); District Music Contest (1, 2, 3, 4); State Music Contest (2, 3, 4); All District Choir (2, 3, 4); National Music Association Band Honor (4); Music Student Of The Month (4) 1 . 1 Karen Sedlacek Choir (1, 2, 3, 4), Choir Council (1); District Music Contest (1, 2, 3l4); State Music Contest (1, 4); Speech and Debate , 2, 3, 4); MES (2, 3, 4), Vice President (4); irler (1); Notre Mosque (4); Class Vice Presi- ; dent (3, 4); Student Council (4); Model U.N. (2, | 3), President (3); National Merit Finalist (4); Cen- | tury III Scholarship Finalist (4); Debate Medal (2); Social Science Medal (3); Sophomore ; Pilgrimage (2); State History Day (1, 2, 3);iNa- [ tional History Day (1, 3); District Speech Tour , nament (3, 4); Math Day - 3rd (2); NHS (4) Steve Sells Golf (3, 4); Honor Roll (1) Brian Skyles COE (4) , Angie Smith FHA (1, 2, 3, 4)4 Historian (1, 2), Parliamentarian (3, 4); COE (4);jFHA Awards (2; 3) ; FHA Barnwarming Queen (4) Max Smith COE (4) Patricia Stephens FHA (1); MES (§ 4k COE (4); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Twirler (1, 2, 3,. 4), Captain I (4); Basketball (1); NHS (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, Lisa Stoker Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4); COE (4); Band (1, 2. 3, 4); Powder Puff (1, 2, 3) Margie Sugg FHA (3); Pep Club (1); Choir (2); COE (4), Treasurer (4) Danny Suhany FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); Student Coun- cil (4); D-Club (3, 4); Wrestling (1, 2, 3, 4); Foot- ! ball (1,4) Liz Svolto Band (3, 4); FLC (2, 3); COE (4) Michelle Tillmon FTA (1, 2, 3), President (3); MES (2); COE (4); NHS (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, i 4) | Jamie Thurston D-Club; Basketball, Lettered i — 2 years; Golf, Lettered — 3 years; Honor I Roll (1,4) Rhonda Tucker FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Executive ' Council (3); Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Student Coun- cil (2, 3, 4); Student Body President (4); Band (1); COE (4), Treasurer (4); Publications (3, 4), Co- Editor of Yearbook (4); Softball (1, 2, 3, 4); Powder Puff (2, 3, 4); NHS (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Miss DHS Candidate (2, 3, 4); Miss DHS (4); Fall Homecoming Candidate (2, 4); Fall i Homecoming - 2nd Attendant (2, 4) Rex Turvin COE (4) Mary Tuschhoff Pep Club (1); FBLA (4); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); All County Band (3); Choir (1, 2, 3, 4) ; District Music Contest (1, 2, 3, 4); State History Day (1); NHS (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4) Candy Waggoner Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Drum Ma- jor (1, 4); Choir (1, 2, 3); Pep Club (1, 2); FBLA (4); Class President (1, 2, 3); FCA (3); Basketball Cheerleading (1); Honor Roll (4); Fall Homecom- ing Attendant (1); Band Queen Attendant (1, 2); Winter Homecoming Attendant (1) Greg Wamble JV Band (1); Varsity Band (1, 2, ▼3, 4); Band Council Representative (3); All Coun- ty Band (2, 3, 4); Stage Band (2, 3, 4), Stage Manager (2, 3), President (4); MES (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Louis Armstrong Jazz Award; Cape Jazz Festival Outstanding Soloist; Who’s Who in Music; United States Achieve- ment Academy NationalBand Award Paula Watkins JV Band (1); Varsity Band (2); FBLA (3, 4); Pep Club (3, 4); COE (4), Vice President (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4) Joey Welch FLC; Chess Club; Speech and Debate; Stage Band; COE (4) Larry White C02 (4); FCA; Track (1, 2, 3, 4); k Basketball (1 2) [ Lisa WiggirarBand (1, 2, 3, 4); Flag Corps (1, 1 2, 3, 4); Pegf Club (1, 3, 4); FCA (1, 2); COE (4); i Cheerleader (1, 3, 4); Powder Puff (1, 2, 3, 4) | Sally Williams FHA (2, 3, 4); FTA (1) Starla Williamson FTA (2); FBLA (3); Publications (3, 4), Co-Editor of Yearbook (4); NHS (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4) 177 Computers are Mary Rahm’s favorite program. Patty Keusenkothen and Danica Colyer take a break between classes. Sometimes Grant Medford finds an answer that reminds him of another question. When it comes to grades, Leslie Hampton believes “practice makes perfect.” 178 NHS: Academics, Leadership, Character and Qervice II 1 For well over half a century the National Honor Society has worked to bring the achievements of outstanding high school students to the attention of the community. Members of NHS must have at least a 3.0 grade point average and receive a vote of confidence from the DHS faculty. The teachers look for leadership qualities, high character and school service when choosing NHS members. Only 15% of the students in each class are eligible for membership. 10% are selected during the spring of their junior year and 5% are selected during the fall of their senior year. Mrs. Betty Irvin and Mrs. Rosemary Patmore are the advisors to the group. Officers include Yvette Patmore, president; Rick Miller, vice-president; and Mary Rahm, secretary. Members include Rick Miller, Russell Rowland, Joe Hunter, Grant Medford, Kenneth Eaton, Mike Koonce, Eric Mouser, Rhonda Tucker, Starla Williamson, Michelle Tillmon, Becky Duley, Cindy Hufford, Tracy Dabbs, Susan Barnfield, Karen Sedlacek, Tammy Lang, Patty Keusenkothen, Danica Colyer, Leslie Hampton, Mary Tuschhoff, Susan Rowe, Mary Rahm, Jill Wiggs, Leigh Ann Hall, Renae Peters, Patricia Stephens, Yvette Patmore and Angie Hector. Not pictured is Julie Poetz. 179 Julie Poetz can’t think without biting her tongue. The crowd is enlivened as the band beats out its electrifying performance. Christina Rahm begs Grant Medford to take it easy on her toes Class with a capital “C” is represented by Bryan Walters and Susan Rowe. Pretty girls and handsome boys abounded at the Prom. 180 Jeff Jarrell threw away his cane when he danced with Paula Douglas. Karen Sedlacek slips a “Jungle Love” garter onto Chris Halcomb’s arm. These junior girls make the drummer their center of attention during break-time. Richard Bergen and Jackie Turner drink a toast to their very special evening. 181 182 184 ■‘' £