Dexter High School - Reveille Yearbook (Dexter, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1986 volume:

££H 1986: The Year of the Cal Student Life — 2 Faculty — 104 Organizations — 28 Underclassmen — 122 Athletics — 58 Seniors — 146 THE REVEILLE Dexter High School Dexter, MO 1986 was the “Year of the CAT” in all areas of life at DHS. Our athletic teams earned district titles, conference champion- ships, county trophies and an impressive number of individual honors. Academically, DHS students con- tinued to rank high on college entrance ex- ams, and national testing programs of all types. A high percen- tage of our graduates go on to do well in col- lege and find success in their chosen fields. Thousands of dollars in scholarship money is awarded to graduating seniors each year. The DHS faculty is among the best in the State. School organizations continue to excel. Our band, choir, and clubs brought home many high honors. These and many other ac- complishments give us the right to say that 1986 was truly “The Year of the CAT.” 1 n n EM BEARCATS KltjHf EM BEARCAT § B r MouQH Anri 1986: The Year of the CAT in Red and Black Miss DHS: The CATS’ “Meow Julie Shipman was chosen Miss DHS 1986. This was the first year that the queen was chosen by the popular vote of her fellow students. Julie is an active member of her Senior Class and has been a Miss DHS candidate in the two previous years. A delighted Julie said, “I feel honored to represent my class and my school.” She is president of the Senior Class, treasurer of Student Council, and a member of National Honor Society. Julie loves playing volleyball and let- tered two years on the Varsity team as a spiker. She is a representative for Volleyball in the Fellowship of Christian Athletics. She enjoys being with friends when she isn’t working at McDonalds. Junior Becky Christian an attendant to Miss DHS, is a Varsity Wrestling cheerleader. She was also a candidate for the crown last year. In her spare time she enjoys being with friends and talking on the phone. Her school activities include Pep Club, FHA, Band, and Flag Corps. Senior Lisa Banken, an attendant to Miss DHS, enjoys many extracurricular ac- tivities and ranks high in her class academically. She is a member of FBLA and STUCO. She was inducted into National Honor Society and serves on the REVEILLE staff. Lisa also enjoys reading and skiing. Julie serves a special friend. Rollan Sturgess, with a smile. 4 Lisa is all smiles while helping with the desserts during the annual StuCo dinner. Balancing gracefully upon a T-top was a duty enjoyed by Miss DHS and attendant Becky Christian. David isn’t the least bit shy about kissing a beautiful girl like Julie. The roses were red, their smiles were true, and they were proud to represent you. The Royal court consists of attendant Becky Christian escorted by Chris Rimel, Miss DHS Julie Shipman with escort David Christian, and Lisa Banken on the arm of Keith Talkington. 5 The Year of the CAT With Class and Charm Fall Homecoming 1985 Kellie Blankenship reigns as the 1985 Fall Homecoming Queen. Her escort was Larry Gilbow. Kellie plays basket- ball, volleyball, and softball. She is involved in Band and in FHA. Le Ann Bowles and Lisa Banken were her attendants. Kellie Blankenship Reigns Over Fun and Festivities 8 Tuesday was concert T-shirt day during Fall Spirit week. Jones proves that she knows her alphabet and uses her knowledge on a colorful sign. Leslie Taylor makes use of her many artistic talents for a Junior poster. Juniors boost spirit up, up and away with balloons and perfect pyramids. 9 V. The Year of the CAT: Pride and Purpose Powderpuff '85 Packs a Wallop For Fans and Players 12 Boys will be boys even when they dress like girls. Seniors and sophomores show their DHS spirit. Referees had a hard time controlling the game due to the enthusiasm generated by the cheerleaders. Juniors and their coaches make plans to sabotage the senior defense. 13 The Year of the CAT: Friends and Fun Vikki Is Band Queen Senior Vikki LaBrot reigns as Band Queen this year. She is a four-year band member and serves as secretary of the Band Council this year. Vikki plays clarinet and is a rifle corp- man. Other school activities include Student Council and FBLA. She has also served as a cheerleader throughout her high school years. Queen Vikki poses with her Court consisting of 1984 attendants Marianne Rogers, Kim Owens, Kellie Blankenship and Lori Bland. Escorted by senior Bandsmen Travis Dean, Vikki anxiously awaits the results of the election. Vikki LaBrof Makes Beautiful Music as Choir Princess This year Vikki LaBrot is wearing two crowns. Her musical talents, beauty and charm have earned her the titles of both Band Queen and Choir Princess. She was chosen to reign over her fellow choir members in a ceremony held during the final concert of the year. Vikki has been a member of Acappella Choir for four years. During this time she was a pianist for the group and a member of the Chamber Choir. 17 Cowgirl Rachel Barker gives us a “down home” smile. Larry Dowdy demostrates the proper way to enter a Barnwarming-through a tunnel of hay. Hay fights and Barnwarmings go together. 18 Darren Temples brought music to our Hoe Down! Barnwarming '85 Combines Uptown Music With Down-home Fun Freshman Home “Ec-ers” are probably checking out the Upperclassmen “Aggies.” Couples could have danced until the rooster crowed. FFA Sponsor Nick Thiele gives us his “country “Farming ain't all that bad” says James Duncan bumpkin” smile as Allen Below just tries to looked “especially with all these purty girls around, charming. 19 20 A Day in the Year of the Cat 21 Homecoming Princess Brian “Boom-Boom” Bishop gave us quite a performance at the pep rally. Freshman charmer Eric Boyer flashes us his winning smile. Coach Wooley “sweeps the floor” with Mr. Don Goodwin as part of a homecoming pep rally competition. Homecoming “Princess” candidates Gavin Miller, Brian Bishop and Gregg Poetz exchange ideas on make-up, clothes and of course, all the latest gossip. 22 Becky Christian Named Winter Homecoming Queen The camera catches the look of astonishment on the faces of Becky and her escort Brian Miller when the announcement of the winner is made. Above: A radiant Becky poses here in her crown. She was nominated by the Wrestl- ing team and is a Junior. Far left: Senior Vikki LaBrot was named first attendant and was escorted by Kip Denkins. At left: Second attendant Lina Willis poses here with her escort Brian Hinton. 23 24 Xfe er The Class of '87 Spent a Day Making A Southern Night 25 Junior Class President Janelle Barker with her date for the evening, Aaron Temples, welcomes her friends to Prom ’86. Dexter High School’s first Prom King and Queen were the senior steadies, Lyle Allen and Chantel Fields. They were selected by their classmates to reign over the prom. Prom-goers danced the “Southern Night” away to the rock of “Cafe Racers,” a band from Memphis. Crossing the bridge into “Southern Nights” are Senior Travis Dean and his date Angela Ward, a freshman. The Senior Class is known for its lovely ladies. Living up to this reputation are Lisa Banken, LeAnn Bowles, Kathy Tate, Sarah Kilmer, Molly Derryberry, Sue Rockenmeyer and Julie Shipman. 26 Prom ’86 gave handsome guys and pretty girls like Brian Miller and Ann Marie Cook many opportunities to smile for the camera. DH8 Prom '86 Is fun for One and All The heat of the “Southern Nights” caused Senior Tom Jarrell to shed his coat, and tie, but not his smile or his gorgeous date, Sue Rockenmeyer, also a senior. Vsj IS 28 FBLA — COE — FFA 8TUC0 Geis fhe Job Done ai DH8 Student Council Members are:Tracey Mouser, Chris McGowen, Candy Howard, Michelle War- ren, Larrie Ann Brown, Amy Dowdy, Janelle Barker, Paula LaBrot, Kerri Grobe, Joan Perkins, Laura Horton, Kira Talkington, Shelly Cox, Tara Woods, Keith Duffie, Julie Shipman, Sue Rockenmeyer, Lou Ann Solidum, Kathy Tate, Lisa Banken, Chris Rime!. Scott Rice, Tracy Tibbs, Debbie Ockel, Doug Wilson, Steve Warlick, Brian Hinton, Molly Derryberry, Karen Davison, Julie Coots, Susan Solidum, Vikki LaBrot, and Lori Bland. STUCO advisors are Mrs. Melba Walker, Mr. Charles Cooper, and Mr. Don Goodwin. STUCO activities include Miss DHS, a Get- Acquainted Dance, Can- dy Sales, Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner, District Convention, State Convention, Spirit Week, Adopta-Family, and a Spring Break dance. If all kitchen helpers were as cute as Amy Dowdy, all people would want to be a cook. Doug Wilson may not grow up to be a waiter, but he certainly can han- dle a tray full of pie with ease. 30 Tracey Mouser makes sure there are plenty of hot rolls for Student Council guests. Student Council officers are Molly Derryberry, Vice-President; Kathy Tate, President; Susan Solidum, Secretary; and Julie Shipman, Treasurer. Molly Derryberry takes her job as ice tea server seriously. This is the funniest piece of apple pie that Sue Rockenmeyer and Lisa Banken have ever met. 31 FHA + HERO Picnics Parties Valentines Coffee Hot Dogs Candy Fun Friends Cervice This year's Future Homemakers of America include M. Arnold. L. Baker. T. Baker. A. Barber. R. Barker. T. Barks. S. Belcher, A. Bess, S. Bess, L. Bland. K. Blankenship. K. Blankenship. T. Border, J. Brehmer, J. Burleson, D. Carman, T. Champion. A. Cook. J Courier. K. Cox. J. Craig. K. Davis, K Davison, S. England. S. Faris, L. Cow. L. Graves. K. Grobe, L. Fortner. C. Har- mon, D. Hassell, K. Hendley, L. Hessling, G. Hester, M Hinton, T Hoggard, C. Howard, K. Hubbard, S. Jarrell, M. Jines, T. Kastner, V. Kelly. D. Laird. K. Lancaster, L. Layton. L. Link, S Louder, L. Lovins, M. Mattmiller, T. McGhee, K Micr, J. Miller, R. Miller, S. Moore. P. Morgan. M. Mosley, T. Newman. D. Ockel, M Pauling, S. Peters. S. Phillips, J. Pressley. M. Pyle. A Reid, A. Rogers. L. Rowland, K. Sanders, M. Scabaugh, L. Solidum, L. Stanford, R. Taylor, P. Terrill, M. Warren, L. Wells, T. Williams, E. Williamson. S. Wilson. D. Womack, B. Wooley, L Wright, and L. Young. FHA advisors arc Carolyn Gould and Phyllis Hastings. FHA HERO member Dawn Carman poses with Coach Boyce Wooley during the teacher appreciation Valentine party. Mrs. Gould prepares a barbeque for a hungry new member during the Initiation picnic In the park. 32 Th« 1986 FHA officers are Karen Davison. President; Lou Ann Solidum. Vice-President; Tyra Borders. Secretary; Leigh Ann Hassl- ing; Historian; Michelle Pyle. Devotional Leader; Debbie Ockel. Reporter; Denise Gaona, Recreational Leader; and Tammy Newman, Encounter Leader. Not pictured is Treasurer Tammy Baker. i FHA members Jackie Pressley. Laura Gow. and Trisha Williams dig Into the hearty feast at the annual picnic. Mrs. Pat DcVault will satisfy her sweet tooth with a Snicker bar at the teachers appreciation party, compliments of Merideth Paul- ing and Lorna Moore. Dana Hassel, Debbie Ockel. and Leigh Anne Hessbng wore their most colorful outfits to the picnic. Robin Bryant Is pictured with her friend from the Cabbage Patch. Dottle Womack. 33 Top: While Jerry Sandusky looks on, Doyle Gardner displays the only thing left after Shannon Shipman went through the FFA breakfast line. Above: Jerry Sandusky beams with a “farmer’s pride” at an FFA meeting.Top Right: Scott Burleson takes a few minutes from a meeting to spend with his friend, George. Center Right: Diligently at work, Amy Dowdy is proud to be the FFA secretary. Right: John Unger, Scott Becker, and Tony Stafford challenge you to guess the weight of their friend, Mr. Horse. 34 This year’s FFA members are G. Garner, R. Culberson, J. Elledge, T. Diebold, B. Roper, G. Williamson, K Montgomery, D. Davis, T. Blanken- ship, J. Baker, R, Kersey, J. Duncan, B. Boone, S. Bess, T. Newell, A. Temples, T. Gibson, M. Coleman, B. Owen, B. Smith, B. Constant. J. Bryant. R. Burns, P. Darnell, C. Diebold, L. Dowdy. T. Adams. K. Austin, R. Pulliam, B. McFaddln, R. Ellis, W. Ward, S. Foster, K. Baker. C. Abies, B. Stroder, J. Jarell, L. Mar- tin, D. Wilson, P. Brown, T. Foster, M. Cox, R. Stitz, B. King, J. Burleson, R. Dowdy, J. Gregory, D. Medier, D. Channell. A. Below, T. Stafford, R. Tucker, J. Unger, T. Christian. J. Sandusky, K. Duffie, C. Corlies. S. Edwards, A. Dowdy. L. Cornel. B Reynolds, M. Dugger, J. Brehmer, L Allen, S. Burleson, S. Kilmer, S. Ship- man, and D. Gardner. 'experimental ming Progr Future Farmers Rate Grade A . At DHA Above Left: FFA officers are Treasurer, Scott Burleson; Secretary, Lyle Allen; Vice Pres., John Brehmer; Pres., Sarah Kilmer; Reporter, Doyle Gardner; and Sentinel, Shannon Shipman. Left: FFA members parade this fall for the Experimental Farming Program. 35 Basketball player Kathy Tate is shown here during a communi- ty service project with the elderly. Brian Hinton represents FCA well on and off the court. Julie Coots, Kristi Vaughn, and'Lora Baker, show us how to keep that “Cat Spirit” during a rain shower. LouAnn Solidum and Karen Davison stop their work to give us a FCA smile FCA members attend an early morning meeting in the auditorium. 36 FCA Members Prove Versatility Junior and Senior Fellowship of Chris- tian Athlete members include T. Clark, S. Solidum, L. Willis, C. Rahm, C. O’Dell, C. Fields, L. Baker, J. Shipman, A.M. Cook, S. Rockenmyer, L. Solidum, M. McGill, K. Talkington, D. Stites, K. Tate, J. Dube, P. Douglas, A. Isbell, L. Bowles, D. Graves, K. Vaughn, L. Wright, M. Der- ryberry, L.A. Brown, B. Biship, B. Bishop, S. Green, B. Walters, B. Hinton, B. Miller, A. Woolard, M. Baker, A. Riley, S. Williams, J. Overall, T. Jarrell, T. McGhee, J. Brehmer, L. Allen, C. Hall, K. Talkington. FCA sponsors are Coach Boyce Wooley and Coach Joe Nichols. The 1985-86 Officers are Brian Miller, President; Keith Talkington, Vice-President; and Christina Rahm, Secretary. At Left: Senior Lina Willis is an attendant to the Winter Homecoming Queen. Lina is a four-year FCA member and has served as a cheerleader for the football and basketball teams. 37 Future Business Leaders Achieve at DH8 The members of FBLA are David Koonce, Scott Rice, Mike McGill, Joan Perkins, Suzane Derryberry, Veronica Kelly, Brent Williams, Kevin Miranda, Sherri Hancock, Shannon Mock, Lori Silliman, Jamie Car- man, Heidi Stause, Ann Marie Cook, Vikki LaBrot, Susan Smith, Dana Hassel, Debbie Ockel, Leigh Ann Hessling, Dara Adams, Becky Wamble, Sondra Kirby, Jill Neely, Jennifer Agey, Lina Willis, Lori Connor, Rachel Barker, Nikki Massarat, Carol Ann O’Dell, Chantel Fields, Kim Cox, Sarah Kilmer, Kay Worley, April Isbell, Darin Mon- tgomery, Lisa Banken, Lyle Allen, Julie Dube, and Molly Derryberry. The 1985-86 officers are President Julie Dube, Vice-President Chantel Fields, Secretary Carol Ann O’Dell, Treasurer Molly Derryberry, and Reporter April Isbell. 38 Above: Joan Perkins and Suzane Derryberry showed their business know how by taking first place in Business Math I and se- cond place in Business English I at the district contest. Below: FBLA member Lyle Allen takes it nice and easy at a mon- thly club meeting. President Julie Dube brought home the title of Ms. District FBLA and placed sixth in state com- petition for the coveted honor. Lisa Banken received first place in the Accounting II competition on the district level and seventh at the state contest. 39 DH9 Group Hosts 9EM0 Foreign Language Fair The DHA Foreign Language Club had a very eventful year. It began with a cool whip pie-throwing contest at the Stoddard County fair. The targets included DHS “good sports” Mrs. Dowdy, Mr. Louder, Mr. Goodwin, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Walker, Mr. White, Mr. Steve Comfort, and Mrs. Hastings. The annual Christmas party was held at Taco Towne. Members drew names and bought gifts for one another. The biggest event of the year was the annual Foreign Language Fair, held for the first time at DHS. Approximate- ly 600 people from all over Southeast Missouri attended this gala affair. Also in attendance were ten foreign exchange students. On April 19, over 40 students visited Six Flags. This closed out a busy year for the Foreign Language Club. Members are Tresa Davidson, Dana Hassel, Leigh Ann Hessling, Debbie Ockel, Jay Cato, Monica Jackson, Lori Silliman, Dusty Cole, Jackie Turner, Phillip Staley, Heather Baker, Lynn Cagle. Lorie Fortner, Cheryl Grubbs, Christina Rahm, Julie Brehmer, Su Moore, Jill Miller, Tina Minton, Pam Grubbs, Cheryl Henderson, Sandy Phillips, Tisha Williams, Dianne Stites, Sissy Jarrel, Tammy Ward, Tracey Mouser, Chantel Fields, and Sandy Phillips. Foreign Language Club officers for 1985-86 are Debbie Ockel, President; Leigh Ann Hessling, Vice-President; Dana Hassel, Secretary; Jackie Turner, Treasurer. Mrs. Linda Wood is the sponsor. 40 Christmas Has an International Flavor for FLC JLArtr i On-the-Job Training in COE Class Cooperative Education students are K. Hux, C. Wilson, J Agey, B. Hessling, T. Clark, T. Bond. S. Gaines, T. Gibson, T. Vail, C. Cox, K. Garner, C. Cloninger, E. Ogelvie, D. Christian, S. Williams, B. Walters, S. Green, M. Campbell, G. Cooper, J. Dudley, B. Smyth, M. Bryant, R. Wheeler, K. McDonald, L. Patterson, B. Chasteen, M. Cartwright, F. Fahrner, G. Ashley, S. Belcher, P. Terrill, T. Baker, K. Tucker, D. Midgett, D. Montgomery, J. Moore, D. Slavings, M. Powell, S. Kirby, T. Pyatt, G. Wyatt, J. Can- trell, M. Rodgers, M. Blankenship, D. Hayes, G. Moore, D. Jones. Their in- structor is Mr. Eugene Potthoff. ’t «4- Far Right: Cheery service and good food are what Theresa Gibson serves at Sonic. At Right: Keeping the shelves stacked neatly is part of Jimmie Moore’s job at Pig- gly Wiggly. 42 COE Is Oenior Territory Far Left: Darin Montgomery’s job at Weber’s Ben Franklin re- quires him to stock shelves with everything from Maybelline to magic markers. At Right: Kriste Hux is ready to take your order at Kentucky Fried Chicken. Bottom Left: COE officers are J. Bien, President; J. Cantrell, Vice-President; D. Montgomery, Secretary; K. Gamer, L. Willis, T. Clark, C. Cox, Treasurer; T. Bond, Reporter. Bottom Right: Paula Terrill takes a break from her clerical duties in the office at the Middle School. 43 Math, Engineering and Science Club members are K. Corbin, T. Dean, S. Ezell, D. Grahm, B. Hinton, B. Walters, A. Woolard, M. Baker, A. Riley, B. Chambers, P. Garner, L. Thurston, M. McGill, C. Rimel, M. Overfelt, K. Talkington, B. Barker, S. Baker, J. Barker, C. Hall, B. Baker, R. Wamble, L. Sandage, L. Baker, T. Woods, D. Stites, K. Tate, P. Douglas, S. Kirby. J. Dube, T. Tibbs, A. Isbell, S. Solidum, K. Worley, M. Smith, M. Hector! K. Staley, T. Mouser, L. Bowles, C. O Dell, L. Brown, C. Rahm, B. Clippard, C. Fields, J. Turner, R. Barker, D. Graves, K. Vaughn, N. Massarat, J. Neely. At Right: Larrie Ann is about to try the latest style in scien- tific sunglasses. Far Right: Myra is carefully recording the results of a chemistry experiment. 44 Tracey Mouser and Jeff Barker check the contents of a mysterious bottle. MES Club officers are Treas. C. Fields, V.-P. K. Tate, Sec. C. O’Dell, Rep. A. Isbell, and Pres. L. Sandage. Brian Hinton and Brian Walters conducted an experiment called “The Effect of Tall Hand- some Males on the Female Species Andy Riley is pouring water into what he hopes is the right end of the tube. 45 Bearcat Band: A Symphony of Sound Varsity Band flute members include Khalia Staley, Sonya Belcher, Kim Shelton, Sissy Jarrels, Heather Baker, Tina Cham- pion, and Missy Seabaugh. Clarinet members include Susan Presby, Cindy Scroggins, Tyra Borders, Sherri Caldwell, Angelisa Stoker, Stephanie Fullford, Paula Ter- rill, Sandy Barker, Carol O’dell, and Kim Shelton. Saxophone players include Kim Owens, LaRhonda Stanford, Chris Miller, Angela Ward, Betty Presby, Kevin Miran- da, Todd Lang, Stan Autrey, and Michael Riddle. First Row: Matt Shipman, Billy Barker, Emelia Williamson, and Les Thurston. Second Row: Christie Blankenship, Dwayne Graham, Mark Lake, and Dusty Cole. Third Row: Tammy Brock, Larry Patter- son, Steve Ward, Alan Slaughter, and Martha Ward. 46 Let the Trumpets Sound and the Drumbeats Fall Varsity Band trumpet players are Shawn Baker, Charles Cole, Phillip Garner, Travis Dean, Mike Duley, Gary Ashley, Kellie Blankenship, Bruce Baker, Brandon Hunt, Scott Northern, Kelly Davis, Jeff Rogers, Eugene McConnell, and Ben Plunk. Blind SuxJtum The Varsity Band Percussion section in- eludes Teresa Slaughter, Kyle Smith, Kenny Chas- tain, Matt Duley, Brad Carter, David Powers, Derick Hux, Rodney Rauscher, Larry Gilbow, Todd McGhee, and Scott Ezell. Not Pictured: Teresa Pauling and Mary Ann Rogers. 47 A Band Is Only As Good As It's Members The Dexter Varsity Marching BEAR- CATS are proud to show off their first place trophy won at Cape’s Homecom- i n g Street Competition. The DHS Varsity Rifle Corp members are Kellie Keay. Becky Robinson, Ginger Garner, Heidi Stause, Vicki Labrot, and Connie Ellis. Ginger, Becky, and Kellie, show us that being a band member is a barrel of fun. ■ .r — • 48 Flags, Rifles and Twirlers Add Zest to Band Varsity twirlers include Chantel Fields, Julia Rowe, Brenda Wilson, Molly Derryberry, Kay Worley, Anita Dudley, Janey Riley, and Robin Young. Varsity flag corp members are Carmen Krieg, Tracy Tibbs, Donna Manlove, April Isabel!, Rachel Barker, Michelle Jones, Michelle Silvey, Laura Rowland, Cin- dy Holder, Susan Billingsly, Lori Davis, Julie Menley, Julie Burleson, Leigh Ann Sneed, and Gwen Blankenship. Drum Majors are Jamie Carmen and Joe Dillahunty. 49 Happiness Is Being a Junior Varsity Band Member The 1985-86 J.V. Band members are P. Barbour, A. Bess, L. Bland, E. Boyer, K. Boyles, G. Breitweg, L. Cagle, D. Car- man, D. Channell, J. Chastain, D. Chasteen, L. Cor- nell, L. Fortner, S. England, T. Gard- ner, T. Hale, C. Henderson, J. Horn, K. Hub- bard, M. Jines , G. Johnson, D. Jones, L. Kent . B. Kidd, S. Layton, L. Link, S. Louder, L. L o u v i n s , P. Manuel, V . Mapel, L. McFall, R. Medler, K. Mier, K. Monroe, S. Moore, K. Musgra ve. S. nninm Phillips, A. Pixley, A. Reid, A. Richards, B. Rit- chie, J. Robinson, A. Rogers. B. Roper, P. Staley, J. Steward, G. Sum- mers, T. Swinney, T. Ward, R. Weathers, C. Williams, R. Wolpers, D. Womack, G. Wrinkle, L. Gow, and J. Masterson. Flag Corp members are Julie Brehmer, Laura Wright, Michelle Warren, Marla Hinton, Jill Miller, Kristi Cox, Kerri Grobe, Trisha Williams, Meridith Pauling, Bobbie Kay Wooley, Paula Morgan, Paula LaBrot, Robin Bryant, Donna Elliot, Renae Taylor, Candie Howard, Maile Mattmiller, Carrie Holifield, and Jackie Presley. 50 DH9 Stage Band Packs a Powerful Sound The 1985 86 Stage Band member are David Evan , Cindy Scroggins, Carman Krleg, Shane Beach, Scott Hindman, Tom Jarrell, Brian Smith, Eric Belcher. Mike Conway, Tom Jame , Larry Gllbow, Brad Carter. Tony Rickman, Charles Cole. Mike Channel!, Bruce Baker. Troy Ward, Jeff HArkor «nrl Q IMnm 51 Acappella Choir Qings fo Praise From Conies! Judges Members of the Acappella Choir are G. Garner, T. Putnam, V. LaBrot, L.A. Bowles, J. Coots, A.M. Cook, L. Silliman, S. Kirby, D.Manlove, T. Slaughter, K. Vaughn, A. Barber, G. Miller, B. Miller, N. Stevens, K.Talkington, B. Moore, V. Maple, J. Overall, S. Hancock, B. Wamble, C. Pruett, D. Adams, M. Moore, J. Rodgers, K. Duffie, M. Overfelt, D. Jones, J. Elledge, M. Duley, B. Bishop, C. Pixley, J. Carman, J. Perkins, H. Stause, L. Gilbow, M. Lake, K. Corbin, K. Miranda, D. Bowles, S. Mitchell, E. Belcher, J. Dillahunty, K. Tate, S. Kirby, L. Wright, and M. Seabaugh. DH8 Chorus Earnes Highest Honor in District DHS Chorus members are M. Jackson, C. Harmon, L. Layton, T. Swiney, C. Howard, B. Wooley, L. Wright, L. Bland, S. Farris, C. Holifield, J. Leibowitz, L. Lovins, S. Jarrell, G. Rodgers, D. Womack, C. Mullins, H. Beam, R. Bryant, T. Barks, K. Mier, M. Warren, S. Phillips, R. Alexander, T. Lang, A. Ward, L. Hunsakere, S. Edwards, A. Reid, R. Taylor, D. Landesman, D. Mitchell, L. Fortner, D. Carman, D. Elliot, P. LaBrot, M. Pauling, M. Mattmiller, K. Cox, K. Grobe, T. Brown, C. Williams, P. Morgan, M. Jines, P. Manuel, T. Ward, M. Hinton, S. England, L. Kent, S. Mitchell, J. Brehmer, J. Miller, N. Pettigrew, K. Barker, R. Young, V. Russell, L. Wells, T. Busky, L. Young, L. Link, L. Davison, S. Moore, A. Bess, and T. Kastner. Choir Members Bring Home Many High Awards At Right: Senior Choir members have devoted four years of musical talent to DHS. Middle Right: Acappella Choir members know that practice makes perfect. Bottom Right: The DHS Chrous sits proudly in a “Number one” formation to symbolize their high rating at the district music contest. At Left: The girls’ sextet received superior ratings in district and state contests. 54 Dara Adams showed her extraordinary singing talent when she received a.“one” at the district and state levels. Senior Jamie Carman once again made DHS proud when she received a superior rating in district and state contests. Chamber Choir members are M. Moore, L. Bowles, M. Duley, A. Cook, J. Overall, K. Vaughn, G. Garner, B. Miller, J. Coots, K. Talkington, S. Kirby, L. Gilbow, M. Lake, D. Bowles, K. Miranda, B. Bishop, C. Pruett, H. Stause, J. Carman, V. LaBrot, D. Manlove. 55 BEARCAT Bytes the Apple and Enters Computer Age The Journalism class of DHS is responsible for a monthly newspaper and this yearbook. Each member of the group has contributed his talents and hard work, to the production of both the BEARCAT and the REVEILLE. It is the hope of each of us that you will enjoy our work now and in the years to come and remember 1986 as the “Year of the CAT.” Our “photo-bugs” take time out from the darkroom. Jeff Barker, left is assistant and Mike McGill is chief in our darkroom. We would be “shuttered” without their time and talents. April Isbell, seated, and Paula Douglas are the driving force behind the BEARCAT. April is chief editor and Paula is her assistant. The BEARCAT Newspaper and Year- book staff include April Isbell, Paula Douglas, Connie Ellis, Susan Solidum, Billy Barker, Mike McGill, Jeff Barker, Janelle Barker, Molly Derryberry, Larrie Ann Brown, Shannon Mock, Lisa Banken, Kyle Smith, LouAnn Solidum, Tracey Mouser, Susan Smith, Brian Chambers, Julie Shipman, and Kristie Barnett. Not pictured is Chris Rimel. Their advisor is Mrs. Linda Dowdy. 56 At the helm of the yearbook staff are editors Connie Ellis and Susan Solidum. Their jobs over the year have called for supervision and technical knowledge in all aspects of the yearbook. Senior Publication section editors are Molly Derryberry, Paula Douglas, Connie Ellis, April Isbell, Lisa Banken, Julie Shipman, and Susan Solidum. REVEILLE Staff Survives The Year of the CAT Experience has taught Mike McGill to laugh rather than cry when a photograph is blurred. Each school year officially kicks off with a dance and yearbook signing. r7 Golf Team Earns High Honors The 1986 golf team earned a place in DHS history when they won second place in 3A competition at the State golf Tournament. The team, under the direction of Coach Joe Nichols, in- eludes Sophomore Cory Dean, Senior Westley Medler, Sophomore Travis Adams, Junior Kendall Heuer and Senior Chris Hall. Chris has the distinction of placing second in the prestigious tourney. 58 sfiodg u| i o ei|| jo iea ai|i I The Bearcat coaching staff consisted of Boyce Wooley, assistant coach, Matt Haug, Head coach, and Don Jones, assistant coach. Coach Haug was elected “Coach of the Year” for his outstan- ding coaching abilities. 86-Wes Medler Played 1, 2, 4. Lettered 4. Spit, end 57-Scott Hindman Played 3, 4. Lettered 3, 4. All-District. All-Conference Guard 51-Ben Bishop Played 4. Lettered 4. Guard 84-Brian Bishop Played 4. Lettered 4. Sf- ty. Splt. end 61 65-David Christian Played 1, 2, 3, 4. Let- tered 3,4. Linebacker. All-District, All-Conference. 64-Aaron Woolard Played 1, 2, 3, 4. Let- tered 3, 4. Guard Tackle All-District, All-Conference 40-Shane Williams Played 1, 2, 3, 4. Let- tered 3, 4. Split-end. All-District, All-Conference. Date Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 4A District I 1985 Football Schedule Opponent Place Poplar Bluff There Chaffee There Caruthersville Here Scott City Here Sikeston Here Perryville There Jackson Here Malden Here Charleston There Kennett There Festus There Outcome- W W W W L W w w w w L 62 BEARCATS in 1985 First Row: (L-R) Brian Bishop, Shane Williams, Andy Riley, Matt Baker, Tom Jarrell, Scott Hindman, John Brehmer, Wes Medler, Aaron Woolard, Dan Slavings, David Chris- tian, Ben Bishop, Brian Miller. Se- cond Row: (L-R) Aaron Pixley, Brad Jacques, Jeff Scowden, Mark Keusenkothen, Damon Cartwright, Earl Wheeler, Tim Adams, Brad Johnson, Mike Conway, Kevin Cor- bin, David Robinson, Darren Hillis, Darin Thurston. Third Row: (L-R) Nate Stevens, David Koonce, Barry Bowman, Robert McMullin, Troy Ward, Craig Crow, Kevin Medler, Gavin Miller, Alan Cullum, Billy Con- stant, Mike Overfelt, David Williams. Fourth Row: (L-R) Coach Don Jones, Coach Boyce Wooley, Head Coach Matt Haug, Greg Poetz, Billy Barker, Mark Jacques, Bobbie Willis, Charles Masterson, Mike McGill. 33-Dan Slavings Played 1, 2, 3, 4. Lettered 2, 3, 4. All-District, All-Conference. Run. Back 74-J.T. Brehmer Played 1, 2, 3, 4. Lettered 3, 4. All-District, All-Conference. Tackle. 75-Tom Jarrell Played 1, 2, 3, 4. Lettered 3, 4. All-District, All-Conference. Tackle. 63 9uccess Was Theirs • • • At Right: Matt Baker — 42 played 4. Lettered 4. Kicker. Top Right: Corner: Mike McGill and Charles Masterson were the managerial staff for the BEARCATS. Another BEARCAT touchdown! 14-Andy Riley Played 1, 2, 3, 4. Lettered 3, 4. Quarterback receiver All-District, All-Conference 21-Brian Miller Played 1, 2, 3, 4. Lettered 2, 3, 4. Running back All-District, All-Conference. 64 Above: Members of the 1985 Varsity Football cheerleading squad were Janelle Barker, Kristi Vaughn, Leah Wright, Lori Silliman, Co-capt. Ann Marie Cook, Julie Coots, Mascot Nikki Massarat, and Capt. Lora Baker. Football '85: A Dream Come True Our New School Fight Song Fight’em Bearcats Fight’em Bearcats Go right through that line Run that ball round poor ole’ Touchdown sure this time-Rah, rah, rah. Fight’em Bearcats Fight’em Bearcats Fight’em for your fame . . . Fight fellows fight, fight, fight We’ll win this ga-m-e . . . Boast a bit for Bearcats At Dexter High We’ll sing their praises As the years go by-da-da-da-da-da-da Keep the banners flowing Black and red so high Emblem of fellowship at Dexter High Yea team fight! Yea team fight! Yea team, yea team, fight fight, fight. 65 Freshman Football Players Practice to Make Perfect The Freshman football players are B. Stewart, Manager; S. Cliff, FL-CB; M. Coleburn, QB-S; A. Shanks, G-LB; C. Medford, QB-S; M. Worley, E-CB; D. Channell, T-T; E. Boyer, C-E; S. Warllck, G-LB; M. Mullins, E-CB; K. Tucker, G-LB; J. Dean, RB-S; C. Johnson, FL-CB; J. Thomas, FL-CB; S. Smith, E-CB; S. Vance, FL-CB; J. Steward, G-LB; J. Miller, G-N; B. Featherston, RB-LB; D. Davis, T-T; D. Chasteen, G-E; A. Pixley, RB-LB; S. Tanner, G-LB; J. Elledge, RB-LB. The Freshman Football team has a suc- cessful 4-3 season with wins at Poplar Bluff, Malden, East Prairie, and Kennett. Their losses include Charleston, Scott City, and Jackson. In the above picture Coach Sherfield teaches his players not only how to play well, but why. The Freshman offense is all dressed up with some place to go. 66 Cheerleaders Add Flame to the Game The Freshman football cheerleaders are Laura Wright, Kristi Cox, Paula LaBrot, Sue Moore, Stephanie Louder, Kerri Grobe, and as mascot Maile Mattmiller. When they told Stephanie Louder that she would have to carry a tune, she had no idea that it would be this heavy. Maile Mattmiller has a bad case of CAT Fever. Symptons include whiskers and a smile that won’t go away. 67 Lady Bearcats Earn Another District Title Front Row: Dianne Stites, Shelly Kirby, Leigh Ann Bridwell, Larrie Ann Brown, Christina Rahm and Kelly Blankenship. Back Row: Melissa Town- send, Tanya Clark, LeAnn Bowles, Coach Vance, Molly Derryberry, Julie Shipman and Kira Talkington. Front Row: Suzane Derryberry, Angela Ward, Laura Horton, Coach Vance, Sandy Phillips, Bobbie Kay Wooley and Julia Rowe. Back Row: Rhonda Chadweli, Janey Riley, Jill Clark, Kelly Conner, Kristy Blankenship, Tammy Ward and Kathryn Lancaster. 68 9QS- J) I STRICT CHAMPS, Senior Cats Lead Way to Victory Molly Derryberry lettered two years as a setter. 1985 Volleyball Schedule V Richland Twin Rivers Bloomfield Bernie Woodland Bell City Advance Sikeston Poplar Bluff Doniphan Puxico Julie Shipman lettered two years as a spiker. Tanya Clark lettered two years as a spiker. LeAnn Bowles lettered two years as a setter 69 Kelly is ready. Julie goes up for a powerful spike. Tanva sends the ball over as Shelly looks on. Volleyball is a total team effort. Dianne spikes and Larrie Ann is ready for defense. 70 Games Are Won by Plenty of Action on the Court Leigh Ann has concentration written all over her face. Shelly dinks the ball over to an opposing team player. Larrie Ann knows there is a ball up there somewhere. The District Volleyball Champs show what hard work is all about. 71 Girls' Tennis Team Boasts Best Record Ever at DHS 1985 Tennis Schedule Kennett IV Chaffee W C Ville W Malden W Cape L Jackson W Charleston IV New Madrid IV Sikeston IV Poplar Bluff W The tennis team members of the 1985 season include Paula Douglas, Carrie Holifield, Susan Solidum, Sue Rockenmeyer, Kathy Tate, Barbara Burton, Sissy Jarrell, Lori Bland, Lou Ann Solidum, Julie Brehmer, and Kay Worley. The coach is Don Goodwin. Barbara Burton plays tennis like a “wall.” She always returned the ball. Susan comes up to return a difficult serve. 72 The tension that preceeds a match is shown on Kathy Tate’s face. Sue Rockenmeyer shows the grace of serving an ace. Team members advise Coach Goodwin how to lace his shoes. Paula and Barb are good friends as well as doubles partners. Seniors of the 1985 tennis team include Sue Rockenmeyer, Kathy Tate, Paula Douglas, Susan Solidum, Barbara Burton, and Kay Worley. 73 CATQ Rip Opponents to Win County Tourney The 1985-86 varsity BEARCATS include Chris Hall, Keith Talkington, Stephen Mitchell, Bryan Walters, Jay Daniel, Kip Denkins, Brian Hinton, Larry Gilbow, Scott Burleson, and Nate Stevens. 1985-86 Schedule Twin Rivers Lost 40-59 Blytheville Lost 57-60 Sikeston Won 56-55 Cape Central Lost 36-46 • East Prairie Lost 53-62 Poplar Bluff Won 53-52 Richland Won 59-43 Malden Lost 50-77 • Malden Lost 50-61 Woodland Won 71-48 Bloomfield Won 67-56 Bernie Won 56-53 Richland Won 72-45 Puxico Won 43-42 • Bernie Won 59-54 • Puxico Won 60-47 Sikeston Lost 44-51 Richland Won 68-39 Advance Won 72-42 Bell City Lost 53-62 Kennett Lost 38-40 Jackson Lost 46-61 Charleston Lost 50-70 Doniphan Won 69-62 Malden Lost 58-75 Denotes Tournament The varsity cheerleading squad for 1985-86 consists of Kristi Vaughn, Lina Willis, Janelle Barker, Leah Wright, Ann Marie Cook, Heidi Stause, Lora Baker, Julie Coots, and Vikki LaBrot. 74 Experienced Seniors Lead CAT Cause Scott Burleson lettered two years and finished the season with an impressive 45.2 field goal average. Keith Talkington, a long-range shooter, lettered two years and served as a guard. Lettering two years, Bryan Walters had the best free throw percentage for the 1985-86 season. Brianf Hinton lettered three years and was a first team all-conference player in 1986. Kip Denkins was picked for first team all district, first team all-conference, and second team all-state. He also tied as conference player of the year. Lettering two years, Chris Hall was picked for first team all-conference and was voted best defensive player and best play-maker. 75 8CAA Conference Champs wss|m RRCR15 76 Junior Varsify Boys Take Qtoddard Crown, AGAIN The 1985-86 Junior Varsity Basketball Team consists of Gavin Miller, Aaron Pixley, Jay Daniel, Matt Dube, and Mike Moore. Not pictured are sophomores Earl Wheeler and Robert McMullin and freshmen Eric Boyer, David Chasteen, Matt Holifield, David Duke, and Scott Kruse. The boys are coached by Mr. John Wade. 78 Freshmen Taste Victory and Find It 9weet The 1985-86 Freshman Basketball Team consists of Lyndell Martin, Scott Kruse, Steve Warlick, Eric Boyer, Matt Holifield, David Chasteen, Sher- man Smith, and Jay Miller. 79 Team members for the 1985-86 Lady BEARCATS are Leslie Taylor, Susan Solidum, Penny Lillard, Kathy Tate, Dianne Stites, Shelly Kirby, Shannon Mock, Lou Ann Solidum, Tracey Mouser, Larrie Ann Brown, Regina Allstun, Chantel Fields, and Kellie Blankenship. Managers are Betty Presby, Terre Kastner, Jackie Pressley and Emelia Williamson. Chantel Fields and Kathy Tate were our senior floor leaders this year. They have both played basketball all through high school, Kathy let- tering three years and Chantel two years. As a junior Kathy was the top free throw shooter. Chantel received the Best Defensive Player Award during her junior and senior years. Lady CAT9 “No matter what their record is they're still winners. Coach Larry Louder 80 Sophomore Kelly Conner led all J.V players with two hun- dred forty-five points in six- teen games played. Freshmen Laura, Julie, and Tiska gained valuable playing experience during this game. JV Team Enjoys Most Victorious Qeason Ever With 13-3 Record J.V team members are Kira Talkington, Julie Brehmer, Kelly Conner, Jill Miller, Su Moore, Kristie Blankenship, Shelly Cox, Laura Wright, Patricia Cowart, Tam- my Ward, Marla Hin- ton, Tiska Buskey, Angela Ward and Tammy Swinney. 81 Hesitates, Exasperates, and Then Dives o w n and THROUGH the Net! Wrestling Team Draws Large Crowd Above: The DHS wrestlers for the 1985-86 season include B. Richards, D. Hux, K. Musgrave, K. Duffie, D. Koonce. K. Chasteen, J. Elledge, A. Shanks, D. Rodgers, P. Darnell, J. Unger, C. Johnson, J. Dean, B. Roper, A. Pixley, T. Watson, M. Conway, D. Hillis, D. Williams, M. Cox, T. Watson, D. Davis, M. Kirkbride, T. Watson, C. Shy. K. Medier, B. Hunt, B. Bishop, M. Duley, T. Jarrell, D. Cartwright, J. Dudley, R. Branham, G. Cooper, and S. Beach. At Right: Tom Jarrell is the most successful varsity wrestler to have ever walked the halls of DHS. His 52-14 varsity career record was good for a school best. He also holds an impressive JV record of 13-6-1. During his senior year, Tom was the champion of the Scott City Quad, Farmington Quad, SEMO Conference, and District wrestling tournaments. He placed fifth in the Tiger Classic and third in the state finals at Columbia. These important wins plus a string of regular season victories helped him to compile an im- pressive senior year record of 31-3. Tom holds DHS wrestling records for career wins, consecutive victories, least team points given up, and the fastest fall. He has tied local records in five other statistical categories. Wrestler Greg Cooper lettered three years. Todd McGhee lettered one year wrestling for the BEARCATS. Jeff Dudley lettered two years. Todd McGhee puts the grip on an opponent. 85 86 Wrestling Depends Upon Individual Effort and Team Spirit The junior varsity cheerleaders are Julia Rowe, Candy Howard, Sissy Jarrell, Maile Mattmiller, Stephanie Louder and Lori Bland. Girls' Softball Team Was a Hit in '86 Members of the Lady BEARCATS Softball Team are Kelly Con- ner, Lou Ann Solidum, Shannon Mock, Paula Labrot, Kristi Cox, Sandy Phillips, Patricia Cowart, Laura Hor- ton, Regina Allstun, Monica Hector, Bobbi Kay Wooley, Carol Starnes, Dianne Stites, Tanya Clark, Chantel Fields, Larrie Ann Brown, Jennifer Ross and Karen Bess. Chantel Fields is a dedicated four year player for the Lady CATS. She lettered her Junior and Senior years at left field and second base. Tanya Clark played softball her Freshman and Senior years let- tering her last year as a left fielder. 88 89 Lady BEARCAT9 Go 10-0 in Conference Play Girls Average 17 Runs Per Game for a Total of 257 1985 Softball Schedule Cape L Advance W Sikeston W Bernie w Bloomfield w Puxico w Richland w Advance w Cape L Puxico w Richland w Bloomfield w Jackson L Bernie w Poplar Bluff L 91 Baseball Team Suffers Through Rebuilding Season The members of the 1986 BEARCAT Baseball Team gave their best, but fell short of a winning season with a record of 5-10. Pitching duties lay mainly on the shoulders of Sophomore Earl Wheeler, Junior Nate Stevens, and Freshman Scott Kruse. Seniors Brad Hessling and Jeff Dudley, stepped in from their regular spots at catcher and third base to add depth to the pitching staff. Swinging heavy bats this year were Andy Riley, Mark Jacques, Brad Hessling, David Christian, Jeff Dudley and Keith Talkington. Team members included Clay Medford, Keith Talkington, Arlen Pixley, David Christian, Earl Wheeler, Darren Hillis, Jeff Scowden, Chris Asberry, Jeff Jansen, David Robinson, Andy Riley, Robert McMullin, Danny Lusk, Gregg Poetz, Brad Hessling, Mark Jacques. Scott Kruse, and Nate Stevens. Coach A. J. Nugent offers a bit of baseball advice to his young pitcher, Scott Kruse. 92 93 94 BEARCAT golfers have done their part to make 1986 the YEAR OF THE CAT. Each team member contributed to the cause. This year’s team consists of Mark Lake, Kendal Heuer, Travis Adams, Ben Bishop, Kevin Medler, David Pruitt, Jim Elledge, Brian McGowan, Sherman Smith, Cory Dean, Kay Worley, Anthony Shanks, David Sells, Chris Hall, and Westley Medler. The golfers got on the winning track early in the season and were red hot in district play, claim- ing a second championship in the last three years. Then it was on to the state Tourney where they won second place. Senior Chris Hall was second in State Tournament play. Chris finished the season with a 37 average which won him the Team Medalist honors. Coach Joe Nichols stands proudly with Senior Medalist Chris Hall, State Qualifier Westley Medler, and fellow seniors, Ben Bishop and Kay Worley. Senior Medalist Christ Hall. 96 The putting green is a busy spot just before each match as the golfers make last minute adjustments to their games. Senior Ben Bishop practices his part just before a match. Kay Worley is the only female on the DHS golf team. She has played for two years. 97 Boys' Tennis Team Bends Two Pairs fo Qtate Play The 1985-86 Tennis Team members are Stan Autry, Rich Branham, Scott Smith, Chris Rimel, Jimmy Bien, J.T. Brehmer, Bruce Baker, Brian Owens, Les Thurston, John Wade, Randy Scheeter, Jason Wade, Mark Kirkbride, Mark Moore, and Brad Richards. The coach is Don Goodwin. Senior Rich Branham smashes an overhead to his opponent. Senior Les Thurston struts his stuff while returning a backhand volley. 98 Stan Autry, Brad Richards, Chris Rimel, and Brian Owens are soaking up the sun while waiting for an open court at DHS “Wimbledon.” Randy Scheeter returns a volley from mid-court. Scheeter and Scott Smith won the District Doubles Crown. The 1985-86 Seniors members are J.T. Brehmer, Jimmy Bien, Rich Branham, and Les Thurston. Brehmer and Bien qualified for competition in the Missouri State Tennis Tournament. John Wade anticipates crushing his opponent with a powerful forehand shot. Mark Moore hits a powerful forehand over the net. 99 Wallers Bishop and Shy Advanced to State Competition The DHS Boys’ Track Team has been a success story in 1986. The highlight of the season came when Senior Bryan Walters cleared 6'7 in the high jump to bring home a 3A State Cham- pionship medal. Also adding honors to the Cat Cause were Chris Shy and Brian Bishop who qualified for state competition. Many school and personal records were set during the year. The team members in- clude Scott Joseph, David Williams, Justin Dean, Kyle Walker, Mike Overfelt, Brian Miller, Aaron Pixley, Gavin Miller, Jimmy Overall, Craig Crown, Mike Moore, David Duke, Brian Bishop, Damon Cartwright, Chris Shy, Blaine Featherston, Mike Yearby, David Chasteen, Ryan Wamble, Bryan Walters, Jay Daniels, Kevin Corbin, Todd McGhee, Lyle Allen, Doyle Gardner and David Channel!. The team is coached by Glen Francis and Matt Haug. Senior members of the Track team are Bryan Walters, Brian Bishop, Todd McGhee, Lyle Allen, Jimmy Overall, Brian Miller, and Doyle Gardner. 100 Doyle Gardner gets his breath after running a superb race. Freshman Mike Yearby winds up for a long toss. Senior Bryan Walters won the State Championship in high jump when he cleared 6'7 .DHS is proud of Bryan for a job well done in the Year of the CAT. Senior Todd McGhee starts off running his 3200 meter race while Christina Rahm clocks his time. Brian Bishop and Justin Dean concentrate before they start their pole-vaulting competition. 101 Girls Make Tracks to Many Victories The Girls’ Track Team consisted of twelve freshmen, three sophomores, and two juniors. The team broke all school records except for the 3200 meter relay. The also set records in all events not previously recorded. They won their first meet against Hayti. Christina Rahm and Rhonda Chadwell qualified for sectional competition. The top four point holders were Kristie Blanken- ship, Anita Dudley, Rhonda Chadwell, and Christina Rahm. The Team Spirit Award went to Anita Dudley and Joan Perkins. The award for the most points went to Kristie Blankenship. The Girls’ Track Team members include Gwen Blankenship, Ginny Breitweg, Angela Ward, Kristie Blankenship, Kerri Grobe, Rhonda Chadwell, Anita Dudley, Joan Perkins, Christina Rahm, Su Moore, Sandy Barker, Cheryl Henderson, Tammy Ward, Sissy Jarrell, Carrie Holifield, Susan Smith, Laura Gow, and Kim Fields. The coach is Mrs. Phyllis Hastings. At left: Susan Smith broke the school record in the shotput with a toss of 26'10 . At right: Christina Rahm and Joan Perkins enjoy the thrill of competition and brought home many points to the DHS Track Team. 102 103 105 Qchool Board Members Believe Education to Be Essential Members of the 1985-86 Dexter Public School Board are Joe Gibbons, Administrative Assistant, Darrell Cole, President, Sam McGowen, Superinten- dent, Ron Medler, Tom Henderson, Lehman Godwin, Gary Gaines, and Jim Labrot. These fine gentlemen work hard to improve the quality of education in the Dexter Schools. The foundation of every state is the education of its youth. Diogenes ‘Tis education forms the common mind, Just as the twig is bent the tree is inclined. Pope 106 Dexter Public Qchools Are Among the Best in the Qtate Left: Dr. Sam McGowen is superintendent of Dexter R-ll Schools. Bottom Left: Mr. Joe Gibbons is the Administrative Assistant. Bottom Right: Mr. Wayne Pressley is the Administrative Assistant and Director of Special Services. 107 Principals Keep DH9 on the Right Track Lewis Hux is the principal at DHS. Mr. Hux is assisted by Jim Hall, who is also the athletic director at DHS. Mrs. Mary Ellen Dudley and Mrs. Brenda Pressley serve as secretaries to the principal. 108 The Counselor Is Always in Your Corner 109 Science Is the Discovery of Life Mr. Charles Cooper, Mr. Bill Flowers, Mr. John Wade and Mrs. Glenda Holified teach the science courses at DHS. Mathematics Courses Add Up to Success at DHS in Language Aris Teaches Communicaiion The language coureses at DHS taught by Mrs. Judy Rimel, Mrs. Linda Dowdy, Mrs. Rhonda Stuever, Mr. Claudius Jenkins, and Mrs. Linda Wood. 112 Qpecial Qervices Teachers Are Trained to Help 114 A Good Book Is Opened With Anticipation and Closed With Delight Mrs. Rosemary Patmore is the librarian at DHS. Estelle Allen is her assistant. 115 Home Economics Experience in Living Mrs. Carolyn Gould and Mrs. Phyllis Hastings teach the students in the Home Economics classes at DHS. They also sponsor the FHA Heroes at DHS. 116 Offer On-the-Farm Training for Interested 9tudents Agriculture Classes Shop Classes Offer Building Experience Mr. Bryce Matthews is in charge of the industrial arts program at DHS. 118 In Physical Education the Body and Mind Work Together The Phsyical Education Depart- ment at DHS consists of Mrs. Marcie Vance, Mr. Boyce Wooley, Mr. Don Jones, and Mr. Matt Haug. .The Vocational Department at DHS consists of Pat DeVault, Debbie Crow, and Diana Thrower. Gene Pothoff directs the Cooperative Education classes. 120 Mrs. Maria Sherfield instructs the art classes at DHS. Fine Arte Add Flair “Sing it, Mr. Clippard!” Mr. Michael Clippard teaches the instrumental courses and Mrs. Mary Ruth Boone instructs the vocal music at DHS. Lora Baker leaves tracks all over DHS. 121 As usual, Lyndell Martin is up to a whole lot of nothing. Dottie Womack and Su Moore are true Freshman friends Freshmen Ricky Wolpers and Chris Diebold give their “full” attention to their teacher. Gwen Blankenship always has her mind on her work. Freshman Class Officers for 1985-86 are President Candy Howard, Secretary Julie Brehmer, Treasurer Sue Moore, and Vice-President Jill Miller. 122 Class of '89 Jeff Chasteen, all cute and curly, is ready for cheerleading duties at the Powderpuff games. Tammy Swinney, Laurie Fortner, Michelle Warren. Tina Barks, and Lisa Young work to decorate the Freshman hall during Spirit Week. The 1985-86 Freshman Class Favorites are Roger Medler and Kerri Grobe. Amy Reid helps to restore Furniture at the Heritage House during the Freshman class project. Sandy Phillips shows us her “model look.” 123 Freshmen Jeff Acord Mark Allen Heather Baker Patrick Barbour Sandy Barker Tina Barks Amy Bess Susan Billingsley Paul Black Lori Bland Gwen Blankenship Kristie Blankenship Eric Boyer Kristi Boyles Julie Brehmer Ginny Breitweg Kevin Britton Tina Brown Robin Bryant Tina Burns Tiska Buskey Lynn Cagle Dawn Carman Jeff Carney Paula Carpenter Jay Cato Chris Chamberlain Michael Chambers David Channell Jeff Chastain David Chasteen Tom Christian Jerry Clark Jim Clayton Steve Cliff Mark Coburn 124 Dusty Cole Teresa Condiet Loriann Cornell Kim Cox Kristi Cox Mike Cox Lisa Davidson David Davis Justin Dean Laura DeBerry Chris Diebold Larry Dowdy Keith Duffie Jim Elledge Donna Elliott Suzan England Serena Faris Blaine Featherston Janet Forkum Laurie Fortner Stephani Fulford John Gaines Greg Gardner Teresa Gardner Fawnda Glass Joey Glass Laura Gow Pam Graham Kelly Grimm Kerri Grobe Cheryl Grubbs Tina Grubbs Gwen Blankenship thinks better with her hat on. 125 Freshmen Joe Hagy Tom Hale Tammy Hampton Larry Harmon Jeff Hemby Cheryl Henderson Dawn Henson Ginger Hester Far Right: Jill Miller, Maile Mattmiller, and Lori Bland do what they do best, “sittin pretty.” Marla Hinton Carrie Holifield Matthew Holifield Sherry Holtzhouser Jennifer Horn Johnny Horn Candy Howard Kim Hubbard Tracey Hufford Lori Hunsaker Lisa Hurst Derick Hux Loretta James Jimmy Jarrell Sissy Jarrell Chad Johnson Greg Johnson Bobby Joiner Dale Jones Laura Jones Lewis Jones Sheila Jordan Tammy Jordan Lora Kent 126 Billy Kidd Mark Kirkbride Scott Kruse Paula LaBrot Lisa Layton Sherry Layton Gloria Leathers Mark Lindsay Laura Link Stephanie Louder Lisa Lovins Paula Manuel Vance Maple Jeff Masterson Maile Mattmiller Lyndell Martin Billy Mathis Carol McClain Eugene McConnell William McCoy Jeff McFall Jody McGuire Shea McMunn Clay Medford Doug Medler Dianna Middleton Kristi Mier Jay Miller Jill Miller Dianna Mitchell Keith Monroe Lorna Moore Sue Moore Paula Morgan Mike Mullins Kip Musgrave 127 Freshmen Brian Owens Mary Passley DeAnna Patrick Meredith Pauling Sandy Phillips Arlen Pixley Ben Plunk Susan Presby Far Right: Not all Freshmen have a smile like Ginny Breitweg. Jackie Pressley Karen Pullum Susan Quinton Andrea Rehm Amy Reid Brad Richards Kris Roberts Jamie Robinson Glenda Rodgers Angie Rogers Jeff Rogers Brett Roper Kristin Sanders John Schaefer Sara Scott Anthony Shanks Matt Shipman Sherman Smith Phillip Staley John Steward Brent Stewart Angelisa Stoker Blake Stroder Gina Summers 128 Tammy Swinney Scott Tanner Renee Taylor Jeff Thomas Kevin Tucker Steve Vance Jason Wade Kyle Walker Angela Ward Tammy Ward Steve Warlick Michelle Warren Ron Weathers Candy Williams Trisha Williams Gene Williamson Doug Wilson Rick Wolpers Dottie Womack Bobby Kay Wooley Matt Worley Laura Wright Gary Wrinkle Mike Yearby 129 At Left: Sissy Jarrell and Angela Ward dream of one day driving to school. 130 Sophomore Class Officers are Vice-President Tim Woods, Secretary Amy McDond, Treasurer Julia Rowe, and President, Amy Dowd. ___m Sophomores Sophomores Terry Acton Dara Adams Travis Adams Ricky Alexander Michelle Arnold Tracy Arthur Tammy Ash Stan Autrey Terri Backus Jeff Baker Keith Baker Angela Barber Kaylena Barker Dean Barnes Heather Beam Scott Becker Eric Belcher Allen Below Tony Blankenship Kristina Bowling Barry Bowman Shelia Brewer Tammy Brock Jaon Bryant Jimmy Bryant Julie Burleson Richard Burns Ramona Cahow Sondra Campbell Christy Chadwell Rhonda Chadwell Tammy Chaffin Tina Champion Kenny Chastain Jill Clark Estella Cole Kelly Conner Lori Conner Bill Constant Kevin Corbin Candee Corlies Jeannie Courter Trish Cowart Mark Cox Shelly Cox Jansen Craig Craig Crow J. Daniel Pete Darnell Kelly Davis Lori Davis Cory Dean Jimmy DeBerry Suzane Derryberry Tad Deibold Joe Dillahunty Amy Dowdy Matt Dube Anita Dudley Jill Dudley David Duley Matt Duley James Duncan Sharon Edwards Matt Enax JoAnn Evans Tamra Flanigan Shannon Forkum Qophomores Scott Foster Todd Foster Denise Gaona Greg Garner Travis Gibson Pam Grubbs Paula Hann Cathie Harmon Dana Hassell Lisa Hayes Joel Henderson Mike Henderson Kim Hendley Robin Henson Leigh Ann Hessling Paul Hessling Darren Hillis Cyndee Holder Laura Horton Brandon Hunt Robert Hunt Dion Hurley Monica Jackson Jeff Janson Casey Jones Shelly Jones Terre Kastner Veronica Kelley Robert Kersey Tina Kiger Bryan King David Koonce Kathryn Lancaster Deanna Landesman Tanya Lang Scott Lewis Suzie Mangus Keith Martin Valentina Mason Charles Masterson Don Mays Michelle McClain Lynn McCool Brian McCulley Amy McDonald Shannon McGhee Kate McGonigal Chris McGowen Robert McMullin Pam Meadows Kevin Medler Mary Medlin Julie Menley Chris Miller Gavin Miller Regina Miller Tina Minton Kevin Mitchell Stephanie Mitchell Keith Montgomery Claudia Moody Deana Moore Mark Moore Mike Moore Tammy Newman Shannon Nix Becky Norman Scott Northern Sophomores Laura Northington Debbie Ockel Mike Overfelt Kim Owens Hiren Patel Joan Perkins Sabrina Peters Aaron Pixley Gregg Poetz David Pruitt Roy Pullum Brian Pyatt Michelle Pyle Cheryl Randolph Rodney Rauscher David Razer Michael Riddle Janey Riley Marty Risse Darrell Roberts David Robinson Dean Rodgers Pam Rossi Julia Rowe Jeff Scowden Missy Seabaugh Becky Seachrist Kim Shelton Lori Silliman Teresa Slaughter Ricky Small Leigh Ann Sneed Diane Stafford Tony Stafford Sherry Stallings Roy Stickles Cindy Sugg Pam Swinney Kira Talkington Donna Tomes Amber Tucker Becky Wamble Martha Ward Mike Warlick Earl Wheeler David White Brett Williams David Williams Bobby Willis Brenda Wilson Tara Woods Robin Young Jim Yount Jenni Zimmerman Juniors Chuck Abies Tim Adams Chelynn Allison Kevin Allstun Regina Allstun Chris Asberry Richard Ash Bruce Baker Billy Barker Janelle Barker Jeff Barker Kristie Barnett Shane Beach Karen Bess Shane Bess Sherri Bess Kellie Blankenship Brad Boone Tyra Borders Dean Bowles Tammy Bowling Leigh Anne Bridwell Larrie Ann Brown Patty Brown Gary Burnett Troy Burns Sherry Caldwell Brad Carter Damon Cartwright Angela Casey Beverly Cato Brian Chambers Becky Christian Beth Clippard Mike Conway Julie Coots Kim Cox Reed Culbertson Alan Cullum Toni Culver Chuck Davis Jeff Davis Karen Davison April Dodson Michelle Dugger Ronnie Ellis Wendy Ferguson Kim Fields Cissy Fowler Velva Foyle Larry Gilbow Randy Gilooly Lisa Graves Laura Green Jason Gregory Phillip Hann Beth Harlan Bryan Harris Monica Hector Jerry Hessling Kendal Heuer Tonya Hoggard Dana Horn David Jackson Juniors Mark Jacques Tom James Brad Jaques Brad Johnson Melissa Johnson Stephanie Joiner Tammy Jones Brian Kayler Billy Keating Christie Keller Mark Keusenkothen Shelly Kirby Debbie Laird Mark Lake Jackie Leibowitz Penny Lillard Gloria Link Todd Long Danny Lusk Kevin Miranda Stephen Mitchell Shannon Mock Brad Moore Michelle Mosley Tracey Mouser Gilliam McBroom Stanley McCollough Bill McFaddin Brian McGowen Tracey McKinney Steven McRoy Gary Neuhaus Tim Newell Mark Ogelvie Lee Parks Bill Pope David Powers Betty Presby Camantha Pruett William Pulliam Tracy Putnam Christina Rahm Barbara Reynolds Scott Rice Chris Rimel Glen Rodgers Kevin Rodgers Jennifer Ross Lora Rowland Trischia Sadler Bo Sandusky David Sells Shannon Shipman Chris Shy Michele Silvey Alan Slaughter Robert Slavings Brian Smith Kyle Smith Paul Smith Scott Smith Susan Smith Lou Ann Solidum Carrie Spencer Rhonda Stanford Tim Stearns Nate Stevens Tim Stevenson Dianne Stites Cindy Stoker Jamie Swallows Leslie Taylor Aaron Temples Darren Temples Darin Thurston Melissa Townsend Richard Tucker Jackie Turner Joeli Turner Diane VanKleek John Wade Ryan Wamble Steven Ward Troy Ward Tim Watson Toby Watson Tommy Watson Emelia Williamson Leah Wright. Rhonda Young rush irv uiierf ClU(JiO -fear irtad ■Ifrpn ! Qeniors THe 1986 Senior Class Officers are Julie Shipman, President; Brian Miler, Vice-President; Chantel Fields, Treasurer; and Kellie Keay, Secretary. Julie Shipman and Brian Miller are Senior class favorites. Qeniors '86 The Classiest Act of the Year I remember what it was like to be new around here, the place seemed a little bigger then, and though 1 never admitted it, a whole lot scarier! I remember searching the hallways and stairways and auditorium filled with unfamiliar faces, hoping to find someone to share my confusion with and feeling so grateful whenever anyone smiled. For awhile, I wondered how I was ever going to fit into this strange, super- sophisticated world, but now I wonder what I was so worried about — the confidence came — and so did the fun! What an assortment of unforgettable characters I’ve met here! There are classmates I liked from the start and those who took a little getting used to. There are teacchers I love and teachers I survived. But most of all, there are good friends I’ve made here and all the together times we share. I remember times we won together, times we lost, times when we worried together, and times when we celebrated — but how do you say thanks for a mind-full of beautiful memories? I remember autumns when all the excitment in the world flashed between two goal-posts, winters warm with the glow of freedom, and long lazy summer vacations when not doing anything was our favorite group activity! Looking back I’m amazed that so many crazy and colorful things could have happened to me! I only know that wherever I go, whatever I do, the days I’ve spent right here will always be a really special part of my life. A time to remember! Jennifer Agey “Dynamite comes in small packages.’’ Lyle Allen “Behind that smile lies a mischievous style.’’ Gary Ashley “We never met a nicer guy.” Lora Baker “Miss cheerleader of DHS.” Matt Baker “He gave us all quite a kick.” Shawn Baker “War games were his delight.” Tammy Baker “The treasurer of FHA and a treasure to DHS.” Lisa Banken “She is truly a lady of the eighties.” Rachel Barker “Always gave 110 percent.” Sonya Belcher “Sweethess of spirit was her nature.” Jimmy Bien “Trucks, tennis and parties, but not necessarily in that order.” Ben Bishop “Illinois’ loss was our gain.” Brian Bishop “His Pep Rally perfor- mance won him an Oscar.” Susie Blackwell “Her heart was full of joy.” Melissa Blankenship “Affectionately nicknamed ‘Mo’. ” .. Friends ■■■hhhh Tina Bond “She lived to have a good time.” LeAnn Bowles “Just the gal we need- ed to make our life complete.” John (J.T.) Brehmer “J.T. was famous for football, 4-H and his in- sect collections.” Patrick Brown “When he talked in class, it wasn’t to the teacher.” Misty Bryant ‘Misty will be “mist” 3y one and all.” Scott Burleson ‘If he is around, you’ll tear him.” Sarb Burton ‘Her first love is ennis.” yle Allen, Brian Miller and varon Woolard are ready to � ke on the world. Mike Campbell “His race car is his best friend.” Jannetta Cantrell “Lost in Love.” Jamie Carman “Her day came to life with the sound of music.” Marcia Cartwright “Horseback riding is her delight.” Mike Channell “When school comes first, there must not be anything better to do.” David Christian “If only the girls would leave me alone.” Tanya Clark “Keep smiling — it makes everyone wonder what you have been up to.” Carolyn Cloniger “She has a million dollar smile.” Charles Cole ‘‘The chief of mischief.” Qweethearte Mike Coleman “He lived for FFA, motorcycles and weekends.” Ann Marie Cook “Her spirit and creativi- ty add color and life to DHS.” Greg Cooper “He fought for the Red and Black.” Carolyn Cox “An angel — when she is asleep.” Tresa Davidson “Kind, true, but never blue.” Travis Dean “A special guy with a great sense of humor.” Kip Denkins “Dunkin Denkins’ was a welcome addition to our team.” Susan DePriest “To know her was to feel the warmth of her friendship.” Molly Derryberry “Molly loves people and people love her.” Homcoming Joey Dodd “He’s like Southeast Missouri weather — unpredictable.” Paula Douglas “Paula prides herself on perfection.” Ryan Dowdy “Farming is in his future.” Julie Dube “She was a credit to her class.” Jeff Dudley “He likes sports and girls but not necessarily in that order.” Mike Duley “Rich with friends.” Shelly Ewdards “Only ride with Shelly if your life insurance is up to date.” A fine lookin’ bunch of Senior guys. Tina Edwards “Always wore the latest styles.” Connie Ellis “She laughed, she learned and she loved at DHS.” David Evans “Maybe someday David will be able to finish painting his car.” Scott Ezell “He is on the ladder of success.” Fred Fahrner “He has a heart with room for every joy.” Chantel Fields “Known for her exper- tise with batons and basketballs.” Carolyn Finch “Such sweetness of spirit is seldom seen.” Lora Baker, Sue Rockenmeyer, Kathy Tate and Julie Shipman strut their stuff at the annual Powder Puff game. Ballgames Joe Finch ‘ As a track star — his long jump took him far.” Shelly Gaines “She proves that blondes really do have more fun.” Doyle Gardner “Nice to look at, but nicer to know.” Ginger Garner “Could spin her rifle like a top.” Kelly Garner “Her motto: ‘You’re only young once’.” Phillip Garner “He’s a ‘peach’ of a guy.” Theresa Gibson “She spread sunshine everywhere she went.” Molly Derryberry, LeAnn Bowles. Khalia Staley. Carmen Krieg and Kristi Vaughn prove that Seniors ARE tough. Prom Carmon Gosnell “I don’t care what hap- pens, just so it doesn’t happen to me.” Dawn Graves “A new friend to us all.” Dewayne Graham “Always seen in a cheerful mood.” Scott Green “Rooting for the Cats was his delight.” Glenda Grubbs “A friend to one and all.” Chris Hall “Mischief was his mid- dle name.” Sherri Hancock A heart of gold and a smile to match.” Stephanie Hann “There is no richer treasure then that of her friendship.” Julie Hartline “Graduated with gusto.” Happiness Del Hayes “Public speaking was his thing.” Brad Hessling “He believes that the time for study is some other time.” Scott Hindman “His favorite things: Football, Fieros, and Females.” Brian Hinton “If there is a basketball in his hands, there is a smile on his face.” Kriste Hux “Boys: Her favorite subject of study.” April Isbell “Likely to win a Nobel Prize for being herself.” Tom Jarrell “Top CAT on the DHS mats.” Tile Senior pyramid stood tali during Homecoming Week. Dreams David Jones ‘He made DHS a nice place to be.” Debbie Jones ‘‘She was full of laughter, smiles and fun.” Kellie Keay ‘‘This ‘Special K’ brightened our day.” Sarah Kilmer ‘‘Gracious, kind and always true. She’s all this and a little more, too.” Sondra Kirby “A pretty smile lights up a pretty face.” Carmen Krieg “A devoted Flag Corps member.” Vikkie LaBrot ‘‘She had the BEAR- CAT spirit.” Marianne Rogers, Connie Ellis and Donna Manlove show lhai friends are forever. Karen Mallory “Her smile made her complete.” Ruth Malone “Determination and hard work will take her to the top.” Donna Manlove “Personality with a plus.” Tim Mason “The strong silent type.” Nicole Massarat “World-Wide shopper.” Keith McDonald “Hard work and good humor will take him far.” Todd McGhee “He doesn’t slow down at the finish line.” Bryan Walters, Scott Green and Brad Hessling supported our class during the pyramid contest. Goals Mike McGill “Brightened up our darkroom.” Robin Mecey “She was a red and black BEARCAT who drove a peach-colored bobcat.” Westley Medler “Golf was his game and duck hunting was his middle name.” David M.dgett “A man of few words and a lot of action.” Brian Miller “A class favorite now and forever.” Clint Montgomery “We’e all be happier if there were more peo- ple like him in the world.” Darin Montgomery “That dimple in his chin adds more to his grin.” We Seniors are looking good! Expectations Greg Moore “A man of few words and much mystery.” Jimmy Moore “Works hard to pay for his good times.” Tina Morrison “Her favorite topic was ROMANCE.” Cindy Mullins “Underneath her shy smile lies a heart of gold.” Melissa Myers “The golden girl of DHS.” Jill Neely “She moved into our town and into our hearts.” Lesley Nugent “A closet full of clothes.” Carol O’Dell “Short in height but tall in talents.” Earnest Ogelivie “His hard work will pay dividends in the future.” Decisions Jimmy Overall “Nice to know and even more fun to be around.” Vickie Parris “Her smile is delightful to us all.” Larry Patterson “He was always ready to give a helping hand.” Teresa Pauling “She lived to laugh.” Katteena Plunk “Sugar and spice and everthing nice.” Mark Powell “He was a real ‘Pal’ to us all.” Denny Putnam “You can take the boy out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the boy.” The Senior guys at DHS are hard to beat. Careers Tammy Pyatt “Known to be nice.” Andy Riley “Andy was a real hit in the hallways and on the baseball diamond.” Barbara Robinson “If she can’t say it, she can surely paint it.” Sue Rockenmyer “A city girl in a small town.” Marianne Rogers “Laughter is her recipe for happiness.” Larry Sandage “His mind will take him far.” Angela Sandefur “She took her studies seriously.” Senior territory is number 1 with Jamie Carmen, Vikki LaBrot and Heidi Stause. Graduation Cindy Scroggins “Her smile is as pretty as the music from her clarinet.” Julie Shipman “The queen of our hearts.” Daniel Slayings “A truly dedicated BEARCAT on and off the football field.” Myra Smith “You’ll never meet a sweeter person or see a prettier face.” Brady Smyth “Boys will be boys, but this is ridiculous.” Susan Solidum “Competiton is the American way.” Khalia Staley “Her beauty is more than skin deep.” Heidi Stause “She was made of sweetness, smiles and BEARCAT spirit.” Richard Stitz “His passion was computers.” Memories Keith Talkington “Without basketball his life would have no goal.” Kathy Tate “Our girl, ‘shirl’, the leader of the pack.” Paulla Terrill “She makes a new friend with each new day.” Les Thurston “He’s an ‘ace’ when it comes to tennis and romance.” • Tracy Tibbs “A girl of many talents.” Kelly Tucker “Fun, Fun, Fun, ‘til homework got in the way.” Mark Unger “Lived to have a good time.” Bryan Walters has a smile that makes all the girls melt. Kristi Vaughn “If the BEARCATS played, she was there to cheer them on.” Richard Walker “He loved his Chevy, his motorcycle and hunting.” Bryan Walters “His handsome face has stirred many female hearts.” Lisa Wells “Boy watching is her favorite spectator sport.” Shane Williams “A sweet guy who was proud to be a fighting BEARCAT.” Lina Willis “She may be small, but she tops them all.” Carla Willson “To know her is to remember her.” Aaron Woolard “Love 'em and leave ’em.” Kay Worley “Twirling was her talent.” Rebecca Elaine Robinson 1968-1985 Our Friend, Becky Never forgotten is a friend such as you. You touched our lives as few ever do. We always think back to times spent together Those are memories we’ll cherish forever. When the band marched, you were there You held that rifle with pride and care. A little orange “Bug” was just your style Laughing with you made our trip worthwhile. When it came to work, we counted on you McDonald’s and friends knew you to be true. Pretty red hair and eyes so green Brightened the face of our high school scene. We will look back and always remember A girl with a heart so warm and tender. As we go forth to a future year You’ll live in our hearts so precious and dear. Someday in time when our lives are gone We’ll greet you in the Heavenly Dawn. By: Julie Shipman on behalf of the Senior Class of 1986. Jennifer Agey Pep Club (1, 2, 3); COE (4); FBLA (4); Basket- ball Cheerleader (2); Honor Roll (2); Miss DHS Candidate (1). Gary Ashley Band (1, 2, 3, 4); COE (4). Lora Baker STUCO (1); Pep Club (1, 2, 3); Team Capt. MES (4); Twirier (1); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); Exec. Council (2); MES (4); Model UN (1, 2, 3, 4); FBLA (3, 4); History Day (1, 2); Powder Puff (2, 3, 4); FHA (3, 4); Football Cheerleader (1, 2, 3, 4), Capt. (1, 2, 3, 4); Basketball Cheerleader (1, 2, 3, 4), Capt. (1, 2); Track (2); Cheerleader Award (3, 4); Powder Puff Escort (1, 4). Matt Baker FCA (4); MES (4); Football (4); Lettered (4). Shawn Baker Band (1, 2, 3, 4); FBLA (3); MES (4); Pep Club (2); Basketball Manager (1, 2, 3), Lettered (1, 2, 3); Tennis (3); Honor Roll (1; 2, 3, 4). Tammy Baker FHA (2, 3, 4), Reporter (3), Treas. (4); COE (4). Lisa Banken FBLA (2, 4); Pep Club (1, 3); NHS (4); STUCO (4); Publications (3, 4); Powder Puff (4); Math Field Day (3, 4), 2nd Place (3); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); FBLA District Contest (4); State FBLA (4); Girls’ Basketball Manager (1); Fall Homecoming Candidate (1,4), Second Attendant (4); Band Queen Candidate (1); Second Attendant to Miss DHS (4). Rachel Barker Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Flag Corps (2, 3, 4); Speech and Debate (1, 4); FBLA (4); MES (4); FHA (4); Volleyball Manager (4). Sonya Belcher Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Pep Club (2); FBLA (2); FHA (4); COE (4); DECA (4); Powder Puff (2). Jimmy Bien FFA (1, 2, 3, 4, Parliamentarian; FCA (1, 2); DECA (4), Pres.; STUCO (1, 2); Class Pres. (1); Tennis (1, 2, 3, 4) Lettered (1, 2, 3, 4); Football (1); Fall Homecoming Escort (4). Susie Blackwell FHA (1, 2, 3); Pep Club (1, 2); MES (4); FBLA (4); Girls’ Basketball Manager (2). Melissa Blankenship COE (4); Volleyball (1, 2, 3); Honor Roll (1,2, 3, 4). Tina Bond Pep Club (1, 2, 3); FCA (1, 2, 3); COE (4), Reporter; Wrestling Cheerleader (1); Football Cheerleader (2, 3); Basket- ball Cheerleader (2); Track (2), Lettered (2). LeAnn Bowles FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Exec. Council (2, 3); Choir (1, 2, 3, 4) Section Leader (4); Band (1); Drum Major (1); MES (4); Volleyball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4); NHS (4); Girls’ State (2); “1” Ranking at State Music Contest (3), “2” Ranking Piano Solo (3); Winter Homecoming Candidate (2); Fall Homecoming First Attendant (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); STUCO (2, 3). J. T. Brehmer FFA (1, 2, 3, 4), Reporter (3), Vice-Pres. (4); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Representative (1, 2, 3, 4); Football (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4); Wrestling (1, 2), Lettered (2); Fall Homecom- ing Escort (4); Powder Puff Candidate (4). Patrick Brown FFA (1, 2, 3, 4). Misty Bryant COE (4); Pep Club (1, 2, 3). Scott Burleson FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); FFA (1, 2, 3, 4), Parliamen- tarian (3), Treas. (4); Football (1, 2); Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4), Let- tered (3, 4); D-Club (1,2). Jimmy Burleson FFA (3, 4). Jannetta Cantrell COE (4), Vice-Pres.; FHA (1, 2); DECA (4); Honor Roll (1, 4). Jerry Cantrell FFA (1). Jamie Carman FBLA (1, 2, 4); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Choir (1, 2, 3, 4); Notre Masque (2, 3, 4). Marcia Cartwright FLC (1); FHA (3); COE (4); DECA (4). Mike Channell Band (1, 2, 3); Stage Band (1, 2); COE (4). Tanya Clark Pep Club (1, 2); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); COE (4), Treas.; Volleyball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4); Basketball (1, 2, 3), Let- tererd (2, 3); Softball (1). Mike Coleman FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Sentinel (3); COE (4). Ann Marie Cook FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Exec. Council (2); Pep Club (1, 2, 3), Pres. (3); STUCO (1, 2, 3); Volleyball (1, 2); Basketball Cheerleader (1, 3, 4), Co-Capt. (1, 3); Football Cheerleader (3; 4), Co-Capt. (3, 4); School Spirit (3); Winter Homecoming Can- didate (2); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Powder Puff (1, 2, 3, 4); Band (1); Choir (1, 2, 3, 4), Section Leader (4); All District Choir (3, 4); FHA (3, 4); Speech and Debate (4); History Day (2). Tresa Davidson FLC (4). Travis Dean MES (4); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Stage Band (3); Choir (1, 2, 3); All County Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Choir Princess Escort (3); Band Queen Escort (4). Kip Denkins Model UN (4); Basketball (4). Susan DePriest FHA (3); FBLA (3); COE (4); DECA (4). Carolyn Cox Pep Club (1, 2, 3); COE (4), Treas.; DECA (4); Chorus (1, 3); Choir (2); FHA (1). Molly Derryberry FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Representative (4); FBLA (2, 3, 4), Sec. (3), Treas. (4); Pep Club (1, 2, 3); STUCO (2, 3, 4), Sec. (3), Vice-Pres. (4); Band (1); Majorette (3, 4); Volleyball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4); Basketball (1, 2, 3), Lettered (3); Track (2, 3), Lettered (2); Powder Puff (1, 2, 3, 4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, '4); NHS (4); School Spirit (2); Class Favorite (1, 2); Miss DHS First Attendant (2), Second Attendant (3); Winter Homecoming Second Attendant (1); Fall Homecoming Queen (3); Publications (3, 4). Ryan Dowdy FFA (1, 2, 3, 4), Vice-Pres. (3); Band (3). Paula Douglas Pep Club (1, 2, 3); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); MES (4); Band (1,2); Flag Corps (1, 2), Capt. (1); NHS (4); Publications (3, 4), Co-Editor of BEARCAT (4); Prom Committee Chairman (3); Tennis (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4); Powder Puff (1, 2); Class Vice-Pres. (1): Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Fall Homecoming Can- didate (1, 3). Julie Dube FBLA (3, 4), Pres. (4); Pep Club (1, 2, 3); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); MES (3, 4); Choir (1, 2, 3); Band (1); Wrestling Cheerleader (2, 3, 4), Capt. (3); Football Cheerleader (1); Powder Puff (1, 3); NHS (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4). Jeff Dudley FFA (3, 4); Football (1,2, 3), Lettered (3); Wrestl- ing (2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4); Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4). Mike Duley Drama (1, 2, 3), Pres. (3); Speech and Debate (1, 2, 3); Band (1, 2, 3, 4), Section Leader (4); Band Council (4), Pres.; Choir (1, 2, 3, 4), Section Leader (3, 4); Model UN (1, 2, 3, 4), Ambassador (2, 3); History Day (1, 2, 3, 4); State History Day (1, 2, 3, 4); State Music Contest (3); Band Queen Escort (4). Shelly Edwards Pep Club (1, 2); FFA (2, 3, 4), Assistant Treas. (2). Connie Ellis Pep Club (1, 2, 3); Band (1, 2, 3, 4), Section Leader (2, 3, 4); Rifle Corps (1, 2, 3, 4), Capt. (4); Publications (3, 4), Yearbook Co-Editor (4); Band Council (4), Historian; All- County Band (3, 4); Wrestling Cheerleader (1), Co-Capt. (1); Powder Puff (3); Local History Day (1, 2), District History Day (1, 2, 3, 4), State History Day (1, 2, 3, 4); Honor Roll (1, 3, 4). David Evans FCA (1, 2); COE (4); DECA (4); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Stage Band (3, 4); Wrestling (1,2). Scott Ezell MES (3, 4); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Band Council (3, 4), Vice-Pres. (4); NHS (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); District History Day (1); All-County Band (3, 4). Fred Fahrner FLC (1, 2); COE (4); DECA (4). Chantel Fields FHA (1); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); Pep Club (1, 2, 3); Choir (1); FBLA (1, 2, 3, 4), Treas. (3), Vice-Pres. (4); Class Treas. (2, 3, 4; Band (1, 2, 3, 4), Section Leader (3, 4); Majorette (1, 2, 3, 4), Capt. (4); Band Council (4), Treas.; MES (3, 4), Treas. (4); FLC (4); Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4), Best Defensive Player Award (3); Powder Puff (1, 2, 3, 4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); NHS (4), Sec. (4). Doyle Gardner FFA (1, 2, 3, 4), Reporter (3); Track (2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4). Ginger Garner Pep Club (1, 2, 3); Band (1); Rifle Corps (1, 2, 3, 4), Co-Capt. (3), Capt. (1, 4); Choir (1, 2, 3, 4); Basketball Cheerleader (1, 2), Co-Capt. (2); Softball (1). Kelly Garner FHA (1); COE (4), Treas.; DECA (4). Phillip Garner Band (1, 2, 3); MES (4); Stage Band (2); NHS (4); All-CoUnty Band (2), Band Queen Escort (4). Theresa Gibson Pep Club (1. 2, 3); COE (4); Band (1, 2); Powder Puff (2, 3). Dawn Graves MES (4); FCA (4). Dewayne Graham Band (1, 2, 3, 4); MES (4); Pep Club (2). Glenda Grubbs COE (4). Chris Hall FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Exec. Council (4); MES (4); Pep Club (2); D-Club (1, 2); A1ASA (3), Treas. (3); Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4), Co-Capt. (4); Golf (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (1, 2, 3, 4), Capt. (4); Fall Homecoming Escort (3); Winter Homecom- ing Escort (4); All-State Golf (4). Sherri Hancock Chorus (1, 3); Choir (4); FBLA (4). Stephanie Hann Chorus (1,3). Del Hayes Speech and Debate (4); COE (4). Brad Hessling COE (4); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); Football (1, 2, 3), Let- tered (2, 3); Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4). Scott Hindman Football (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4). Brian Hinton D-Club (1, 2); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Exec. Council; MES (3, 4); Model UN (2, 3, 4); Pep Club (3); STUCO (1); NHS (4); Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4), All-Conference (3); Track (1, 2, 3), Lettered (1, 2, 3); Fall Homecoming Escort (2); Winter Homecoming Escort (3). Kriste Hux FCA (1, 2, 3); Pep Club (1, 2, 3); COE (4); Football Cheerleader (1, 2, 3); Basketball Cheerleader (1,2); Softball (1). April Isbell FBLA (2, 3, 4), Reporter (3, 4); MES (2, 3, 4), Reporter f4); Pep Club (1, 2, 3); Flag Corps (1, 2, 3, 4); NHS (4); Track (3), Lettered (3); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); School Winner Century III (4); Commended Student National Merit Association (4); Publications (3, 4), Co-Editor of BEARCAT (4). Tom Jarrell FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Representative (4); Football (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4), Capt. (4)’; Wrestling (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4), Most Valuable Wrestler Award (3, 4), Fifth at State (3), Third at State (4); NHS (4); Fall Homecoming Escort (4). Debbie Jones Pep Club (1); Notre Masque (2); Choir (3); COE (4); DECA (4); Honor Roll (1,2). Sarah Kilmer Pep Club (1, 2); Band (1); FCA (1, 2); FBLA (4); FFA (1, 2, 3, 4), Assistant Reporter (2), Sec. (3), Pres. (4), Area Reporter (4); Honor Roll (1, 2). Sondra Kirby Band (1, 2); Choir (1, 2, 3, 4); FTA (2), Sec.; FBLA (4); COE (4); Choir Princess Candidate (2). Carmen Krieg Flag Corps (3, 4); Band (3, 4); Stage Band (4), Sec.; FBLA (4); COE (4); DECA (4); Pep Club (3); Powder Puff (4). Vikki LaBrot FBLA (3, 4); FCA (1, 2, 3); Pep Club (1, 2, 3); STUCO (1, 2, 3, 4); Choir (1, 2, 3, 4); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); MES (4); Powder Puff (3, 4); Football Cheerleader (1), Capt.; Basketball Cheerleader (1, 2, 3, 4), Capt. (2, 4); Softball (1, 2); NHS (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Rifle Corps (2, 3, 4), Capt. (4); “1” Rating on Sextet at State Music Contest (2); Band Queen (4); Powder Puff Escort (3); Winter Homecoming First Attendant (4). Ruth Malone COE (4); Administrative Office Aide (4). Donna Manlove FHA (1); Pep Club (1, 2, 3); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Choir (3, 4), Chamber Choir (4); Flag Corps (1, 2, 3, 4); “2” Rating on Sextet at District Choir (3, 4); All-County Band (4); District History Day (3, 4), State History Day (3, 4); Wrestling Cheerleader (1); Honor Roll (3, 4). Tim Mason COE (4). Nicole Massarat FBLA (3, 4); MES (2, 3, 4); Pep Club (1, 2, 3); FLC (2, 3, 4): Football Mascot (3, 4). Keith McDonald FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Representative (2); COE (4); D-Club (1, 2); Pep Club (2); Wrestling (1), Lettered (1); Track (1, 2, 3), Lettered (1, 2, 3), Cross-Country (3), Lettered (3); Football (1,2); NHS (4); Boys’ State (3). Todd McGhee Band (1, 2, 3, 4), Percussion Ensemble (3); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); D-Club (1, 2); FHA (4); Track (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (1, 2, 3, 4), Cross-Country (3, 4), Lettered (3, 4); NHS (4); Honor Roll (1.2. 3.4). Mike McGill FLC (1); MES (1, 2, 3, 4); Publications (3, 4); Foot- ball Manager (2, 3, 4); Boys’ State (3); NHS (4). Brian Miller D-Club (1, 2); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Vice-Pres. (3), Pres. (4); Football (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4), All-Conference Se- cond Team (4), All District Honorable Mention (4); Track (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (1, 2, 3, 4); Wrestling (1); Miss DHS Escort (1, 2, 3); Fall Homecoming Escort (1); Sophomore Pilgrimage (2); NHS (4), Vice-Pres.; Class Favorite (1, 2, 3, 4). Robin Mercey FBLA (2); Band (1, 2, 3); Rifle Corps (1, 2, 3); Pep Club (1, 2, 3); Girls’ Basketball Manager (1); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3) 4). Westley Medier FCA (1, 2, 3); Pep Club (1); D-Club (2); 1A1SA (2, 3); Football (3, 4), Lettered (4); Golf (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4); Basketball (1). David Midgett FFA (1, 2, 3); DECA (4); COE (4). Kenny Ray Mier Band (1,2); COE (4). Clint Montgomery DECA (4); Wrestling (2). Darin Montgomery FFA (2, 3, 4); FBLA (2); COE (4); DECA (4), Sec. (4). Jimmie Moore FBLA (1); COE (4); IAiSA (3). Tina Morrison Pep Club (1, 2, 3); Twirler (1, 2). Cindy Mullins Pep Club (1); Chorus (4); Powder Puff (4). Jill Neely FBLA (4); MES (4). Carol O’Dell FBLA (2, 3, 4), Sec. (4); MES (2, 3, 4), Sec. (4); Pep Club (1, 2, 3); NHS (4); Band (1, 2, 3, 4), Section Leader (4); Model UN (2); FCA (4); Wrestling Cheerleader (2, 4); Track (3); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4). Earnest Ogelvie FFA (1); IAISA (1, 2). Jimmy Overall FCA (1, 2, 3, 4). Exec. Council; D-Club (1, 2); Football (1); Track (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (1, 2, 3, 4), Cross- Country (3), Lettered (3). Teresa Pauling Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Stage Band (2, 3, 4); Choir (1) ; Speech and Debate (1, 2); Notre Masque (1, 2); Basketball (2) ; FBLA (3, 4); MES (3); Football Cheerleader (3); Wrestling Cheerleader (3, 4); Pep Club (1, 2, 3); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4). Kateena Plunk FHA (3). Denny Putnam FFA (1, 2, 3, 4), Sec. (2), Treas. (3). Tony Rickman FCA (1, 2); COE (4); DECA (4); Band (2, 3); Wrestling (1, 2, 4). Andy Riley STUCO (1); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Exec. Council (4); MES (4); Pep Club (1); Football (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4); Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4); Basketball (1, 2); Fall Homecoming Escort (3); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4). Barbara Robinson Band (1, 2); Art (1, 2, 3, 4). Becky Robinson FHA (1, 2); FBLA (2); Pep Club (1, 2); Band (1, 2); Rifle Corps (1, 2, 3, 4), Capt. (2, 4); Basketball (1); Honor Roll (1,2). Marianne Rogers Choir (1, 2, 3); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); All-County Band (1, 3); FHA (1); DECA (4); Pep Club (1, 2); District History Day (1, 2), State History Day (1, 2); Band Queen First Attendant (3) . Larry Sandage MES (4), Pres.; NHS (4), Pres.;' Model UN (4); Basketball Manager (1, 2, 3), Lettered (1, 2, 3); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3,4). Angela Sandefur Chorus (1); Honor Roll (3, 4). Julie Shipman FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Representative (4); FHA (1, 2, 3); Pep Club (3); STUCO (2, 3, 4), Treas. (4); District History Day (1); NHS (4); Publication (3, 4); Volleyball (1, 2, 3, 4), Let- tered (3, 4); Powder Puff (4); Class Favorite (3, 4); Class Pres. (4); Miss DHS Candidate (2, 3); Miss DHS (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4). Dan Slavings FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); COE (4); IA1SA (1); Football (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4), First Team Honorable Mention (4); Wrestling (1,2, 3); Track (1, 2, 3). Myra Smith Pep Club (1); MES (4); NHS (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3,4). Susan Solidum Speech and Debate (1, 2); FLC (1, 2); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Exec. Council (2, 3); STUCO (2, 3, 4), Treas. (3), Sec. (4); MES (3, 4); Stage Band (2, 3, 4), Sec. (2), Vice-Pres. (3); Pep Club (1, 2, 3); Model UN (1, 2, 3, 4); NHS (4); Powder Puff (1, 2, 3); Tennis (2, 3, 4), Lettered (4); Basketball (1, 2, 3), Lettered (2, 3) ; Softball Manager (1, 2, 3), Lettered (1, 2); Publications (3, 4), Yearbook Co-Editor (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Fall Homecom- ing Second Attendant (2). Brady Smyth FFA (1, 2, 3, 4), Pres. (3). Khalia Staley MES (4); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); All-County Band (3, 4) ; Pep Club (1). Heidi Stause FBLA (2, 4); Pep Club (1, 2, 3); MES (2); Rifle Corps (1, 2, 3, 4), Capt. (4); Choir (1, 2, 3, 4); STUCO (1); Class Treas. (1); Band (1, 4) Band Council (4); Football Cheerleader (1); Basketball Cheerleader (1, 2, 3, 4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); All-District Choir (4); Choir Princess Candidate (2). Richard Stitz FFA (1, 2, 3, 4). Keith Talkington D-Club (2); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Vice-Pres. (4); Pep Club (2); MES (4); NHS (4); Model UN (4); Baseball (2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4); Basketball (1, 2'3, 4), Lettered (3, 4), Capt. (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Boys’ State (3); Miss DHS Escort (2, 3, 4); Winter Homecoming Escort (3); Choir Princess Escort (2). Kathy Tate Pep Club (1, 2, 3); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Representative (2, 3); MES (3, 4), Vice-Pres. (4); Choir (1, 2, 3, 4); Band (1), Pres.; STUCO (2, 3, 4); Class Pres. (2, 3); Student Body Pres. (4); Tennis (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4); Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4), Free Throw Award (3); Winter Homecoming Queen (3). Paulla Terrill Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Pep Club (2); FBLA (2); FHA (4); COE (4); DECA (4). Les Thurston Band (1, 2, 3, 4), Section Leader (3, 4); Model UN (3, 4); MES (4); Tennis (3, 4). Tracy Tibbs Flag Corps (1, 2, 3, 4); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Speech and Debate (1, 2, 3, 4); FHA (1); Notre Masque (2, 3), Reporter (3); Pep Club (1, 2, 3); MES (3, 4); NHS (4); FBLA (3); Model UN (1, 2, 3, 4); Wrestling Cheerleader (1, 2, 3, 4), Capt. (2, 4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); History Award (3); District History Day (1, 2, 3, 4), State History Day (1, 2, 3, 4). Kelly Tucker FFA (1, 2, 3); Band (1, 2). Mark Unger FFA (1, 2, 3); Band (1, 2). Kristi Vaughn Pep Club (1, 2, 3), Treas.rSec. (3); FBLA (3, 4); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); MES (4); Flag Corps (1); Choir (1, 2, 3, 4); Band (1); Model UN (2, 4); Powder Puff (1, 2, 3, 4); “1” Rating at District Choir Contest (2); “1” Rating at State Music Contest (2); Basketball Cheerleader (1, 2, 4); Football Cheerleader (2, 3, 4); Track (2); Girls’ State (3); Winter Homecoming Candidate (1); Choir Princess Candidate (1). Lisa Wells Pep Club (1); Notre Masque (1); FHA (4); Honor Roll (1,2, 3, 4). Richard Wheeler DECA (4); COE (4). Shane Williams FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); D-Club (1, 2); COE (4); Foot ball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4); Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4), Capt. (4); Fall Homecoming Escort (3, 4). Lina Willis Pep Club (1, 2, 3); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Exec. Council (4); COE (4); FBLA (4); Football Cheerleader (2, 4); Basketball Cheerleader (4); Second Attendant Winter Homecoming (4). Aaron Woolard FFA (1); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Exec. Council (4); COE (4); Wrestling (1, 3); Track (1); Football (1, 2, 3, 4), Let- tered (3, 4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Fall Homecoming Escort (4). Dear Classmates, We have had an exciting but busy year that has included everything from taking photographs in the rain to sweating out every deadline. We thank Mrs. Dowdy for her advice on journalism and on life. We appreciate the assistance of Joe Craig and Associates (Skip- per) and the staff of the Daily Statesman. Special thanks go to Mrs. Hastings for allowing us to traipse through her class on the way to the darkroom. We speak on behalf of our fellow staff members in thanking all of you, the students of DHS, for helping us to make this “The Year of the Cat.” Good Luck! We Love ya! Editors, Susan and Connie NHQ: The Leaders of Tomorrow Members of National Honor Society must have at least a 3.0 grade point average and receive a vote of confidence from the DHS faculty. Membership is based on quality of leadership, character and school service. Only 15% of the senior class is eligible for membership. 10% are selected during the spring of their junior year and 5% are chosen the next fall. Membership into this organization is a high award and the students selected feel very honored to represent their school and community. Mrs. Betty Irvin and Mrs. Rosemary Patmore are the advisors to the group. Officers include Larry Sandage, Presi- dent; Brian Miller, Vice-President and Chantel Fields, Secretary. Members include Nicole Massarat, Carol O’Dell, Brian Miller, Mike McGill, Molly Der- ryberry, Chantel Fields, Larry Sandage, April Isbell, Julie Shipman, Brian Hinton, Keith' Talkington, Keith McDonald, Phillip Garner, Scott Ezell, Susan Solidum, Tracy Tibbs, Kathy Tate, Lisa Banken, Paula Douglas, Myra Smith, Todd McGhee, Tom Jarrell, Julie Dube, LeAnn Bowles, and Vikki LaBrot. Nicole Massarat looks through her lab book before starting the experiment. Larry Sandage measures out a solution for a Chemistry II experiment. 172 Todd McGhee proves that he is a victor. Vikki LaBrot carries her rifle proudly as she marches. Did Mrs. Holifield say that my last test grade was less than acceptable? Myra Smith tries to prepare a solution as charming as her smile. Mike McGill is a full-time NHS student and a part-time film developer for the school yearbook. April Isbell and Lisa Banken anxiously look for names that they have misspelled in the BEATCAT. 173 174 175 G. Darrel Cole A Man for All Seasons IF If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, not deal in lies, Or being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look good, nor talk too wise: If you can dream — and not make dreams your master; If you can think — and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two imposters just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools. Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build’em up with worn-out tools: If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss; If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: “Hold on!” If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, or Walk with Kings — nor lose the common touch, If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If all men count with you, but none too much; If you can fill the unforgiving minute With Sixty-seconds’ worth of distance run, Your is the Earth and everything that’s it, And — which is more — you’ll be a Man, my son! By Rudyard Kipling G. Darrel Cole 1916-1986 Husband Father Member of the Methodist Church World War II Veteran Nationi Guard Retiree Classroom Teacher Coach Guidance Counselor Dexter Schools Credit Unior Founder Board of Education Member