Dexter High School - Reveille Yearbook (Dexter, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1987 volume:

DH5 1987: The Victory Tour Srudenr Life Organizations Athletics Faculty The Reveille — 2 Freshmen — 26 Sophomores — 56 Juniors — 96 Seniors Dexter Senior High School Dexter, Missouri 63841 —114 —122 —128 —136 d Leah Wright Reigns as Our Miss DH5 Leah is o senior who is active in cheerleoding, FBLA, and choir. She was escorted by Chris Asberry. Her at- tendants ore Senior Becky Christian, escorted by Chris Rimel, and Junior Kira Tolkington whose escort was Travis Adams. 5 Powder Puff Packs Plenty of Action Junior Govin Miller reigned over the Powder Puff festivities offer receiving his crown from retiring King Earl Wheeler. Govin's attendants were Seniors Todd Wilson and Nathan Stevens. Govin hos earned respect from coaches, fans, and players oil over the oreo os o wide receiver for the Varsi- ty BEARCATS. He is also o member of the basketball ond track reams. He is o good student and is well-liked by everyone around DHS. Powder Puff Cheerleaders show their femininity. The Senior-Freshman team wos victorious, defeating their opponent 12-0 8 9 n J0q4e6o_[ ;u||0aoj_l 12 Fall Homecoming: A Spirited Week Kira Talkingron reigns over Fall Homecom- ing. Kiro is very active at DHS. She ploys volleyball, basketball, and serves as a junior class officer. Kira was nominated by both the football and volleyball reams. Homecoming festivities included Suspenders and Sox Day, Mascot Day, Con- cert T-shirt Day, Sadie Hawkins Doy, and Shades Doy. A donee wos held after the gome against New Madrid. Homecoming candidates were Dianne Stites, Lou Ann Solidum, Shelly Kirby, Kira Talkington, Kelly Blankenship, Lori Bland, and Laura Miller. 13 Spirit + Support = Success Barnwarming 1986: A Hoofin' Hollerin' Hoedown of Fun A highlight of the evening wos the crown- ing of Emelia Williamson os FFA Sweetheart and Dill Constant os Bornwarming King. These two well-liked individuals ore real down- home dolls. Dill hos been o member of FFA for the lost three years. Emelio hos been a FHA'er for oil four of her high school years. Freshmon Michelle Walker literally goes haywire’ or rhe Bornworming. Freshmon Mark Hunsoker reloxes in style on o bole of hoy. 16 Michelle Pyle. Eric Boyer, ond Allen Below toke o minute owoy from oil the oldfoshioned fun to mug for the comero. Allen Below ond Kim Owens love slow-doncin' to the music. Some young lody is oil wropped up in FFA or is she just interested in Dovid? 17 Emelia Shines As Band Queen Senior Emello Williamson wos crowned Bond Queen in o pre-gome ceremony before the football gome with Kennett. Emello hos been o bond member for four years ond ploys the French horn. She Is olso o member of FHA Hero ond the manager for the volleyball ream. Emello is escorted by senior ond bond member Mork Lake. Emelio's court includes Junior Anito Dudley, Sophomore Angelo Word, ond Freshmon Louro Miller. 16 Honors Academic Awards Agriculture — Amy Dowdy Art — Susan Smith Business — Tommy Jones Home Economics — Debbie Laird Moth — Shannon Mock Physical Education — David Sells Cheerleading — Kerri Grobe School Spirit — Maile Mattmiller Industrial Arts — Bruce Baker Language Arts — Shannon Mock Social Studies — Shelly Kirby Student Council — Chris Rimel Computer Science — Billy Barker Science — Jackie Turner Bousch G Lomb — Tracey Mouser Speech Debate — Becky Wamble Publications — Janelle Barker Foreign Language — Lori Sillimon Choir — Kevin Miranda Band — Mark Lake C.O.E. — Monica Hector Athletic Awards FCA Christian Athletes of the Year Tracey Mouser Gavin Miller Girls' Tennis — Number One Player Lou Ann Solidum Volleyball M.V.P. Offense — Diane Stites M.V.P. Defense — Shelly Kirby Football M.V.P. Back — Nate Stevens M.V.P. Lineman — Tim Adams M.V.P. — Note Stevens Wrestling Most Aggressive — Shane Beach Most Valuable — Tim Watson Outstanding Sr. — Damon Cartwright Girls' Basketball Defensive Award — Kellie Blankenship Rebound Award — Shelly Kirby Free Throw Award — Shelly Kirby Boys' Basketball Leading Rebounder — Jay Daniel Defensive Award — Larry Gilbow Free Throw Award — Larry Gilbow Play Maker Award — Nate Stevens Boys' Tennis — Number One Player Scott Smith Boys' Track — Leading Scorer Jerry Elder Girls' Track — Leading Scorer Anita Dudley Golf — Season Medalist Cory Dean Softball Highest Batting Average — Regina Allstun Most Valuable Player — Shelly Kirby Baseball Highest Batting Average — Mark Jacques Most Valuable Player — Mark Jacques Female Athlete of the Year — Diane Stites Male Athlete of the Year — Nate Stevens Scholarships Shannon Mock — Academic (University of Miss.) Altrusa Tracey Mouser — Arvella Totten Ruth O.Covington Kristie Barnett — Arvella Totten Ruth O. Covington Academic (Southwest MO) Jeff Barker — Academic (Memphis State) Brian Chambers — Academic (SEMO) Kyle Smith— Academic (SEMO) Rotary Club Janelle Barker — Academic (SEMO) Theta Sigma Sorority Shelly Kirby — Athletic Scholarship (ASU) Christina Rohm — Academic (Southwest Baptist) Ryan Wamble — UAW Mark Oglevie — Academic (SEMO) Theta Sigma Sorority Mark Lake — Academic (Southern Nazarenes) Kiwanis Karen Davidson — Lions Club Lou Ann Solidum — Ruth O. Covington Damon Cartwright'— Ruth O. Covington Scott Smith — Kastner Chris Rimel — Army ROTC Century III Susan Smith — Art Scholarship Julie Coots — Academic (Union University) Tammy Jones — Dexter Elks Club Larrie Ann Brown — MFA Academic (William Woods) Valedictorian — Shannon Mock Salutatorian — Tracey Mouser Citizenship Awards Soropfimist Award — Scott Rice Danforth Award — Jackie Turner Brad Johnson D.A.R. Award — Tracey Mouser Sophomore Pilgrimage — Kristi Mier Kellie Crowned Queen The reigning 1987 Winter Homecoming Queen, Kellie Blonkenship, is o credit to her class. She is ac- tive in FHA and Stage Bond. Kellie's hobbies ore horseback riding ond sports of oil kinds. She is on outstanding athlete, having ployed basketball, volleyball, ond softball during her high school years. Members of rhe Winter Homecoming Court ore Condy Howord, o sophomore nominated by rhe Wrestling T e o m ond escorted by Arlen Pixley; Kiro Tolk- ington, o junior nominated by the Vorsity Boys' Basketball Team ond escorted by Lorry Gilbow; ond Queen Kellie Blonkenship, o senior nominated by the Vorsity Girls' Boskerboll T e o m ond escorted by Mott Dube. Retiring Queen Becky Christian, o senior, wos escorted by Mike Conway. 20 Winter Homecoming Provides Fun for Everyone Help me! I con'r see through these dork glosses.” begs Dovid Dovis during the moss hysteric offer the Pep Roily. Junior Amy Dowdy donees with Freshmon Mork Srires. If the Phoroohs of Egypt had experienced this many problems in building the pyramids, they would hove given up in disgust. Scott Kruse ond Melisso Townsend ore oil dressed up with some place special to go: The 1987 Winter Homecoming Donee . . . ond the beor goes on or the Winter Homecoming celebrorion. 21 Juniors Go Wild While Decorating for the Prom Dorrln Hlllis rests rhe microphone for rhe finol countdown.” In Just o few short hours, this group of gols will be transformed into lovely lodies oil dressed-up for the prom. Michelle Pyle, Kim Owens and Dono Hassell found time for o few loughs omldsr the choos of 22 Joe Dlllohunry seems ro hove oil the female attention ony guy could wont. He ond his femole companions, Deono Moore, Kathryn Lancaster, Sondra Campbell, Tommy Ash ond Tlno Kiger, hod just finished creating a silver arch on the west wall of the gym. Sobrino, Amy, Pom ond Terre agree thot the best thing about decorating for the prom Is break rime. As usual, Mike Overfelr ond Govln Miller ore going the wrong woy on o one wo) street. This group of wild ond crozy guys took the prom theme literolly ond went wild the gym. KEEP W HT 23 24 Prom '87: A Night on the Town Speech — FHA — HERO — FCA — Choir — Journalism 26 FBLA — COE — FFA — Bearcat Band — FLC 5TUCO Serves School and Community Well Student Council Members for 1986-87 ore: Denise Evons, Tommy Swinney, Janice Perkins, Jeono Porks. Tommy Horty, Julie Brehmer, Joan Perkins, Cyndee Holder, Anito Dudley, Regino Miller, Louro Wright, Kerri Grobe, Cloy Medford, Sissy Jarell, Mott Eubonks, Mike Jansen, Joson Bryant, Lorrie Ann Brown, Cory Mouser, Jeff Barker, Mott Mit- chell, Moile Matt- miller, Condy Howard, Patricio Cowort, Amy Dowdy, Jonelle Barker, Chris Rimel, Lou Ann Solidum, Tracey Mouser. Debbie Ockel, Scott Rice, ond Kellie Blankenship. Stu- dent Council sponsors ore Don Goodwin, Charles Cooper ond Melbo Wolker. Get-Acquainted Dance — Camfel Production — Senior Citizens Dinner Project Graduation — Concession Stand — Miss DHS — Slide Show 28 Tisko Busky heard it through the Grapevine” ot o STUCO- sponsored pep roily. Lorrie Ann Brown ond Chris Rimel pucker up for rhe STUCO Kissing Booth during Winter Homecom- ing Week. Joon Perkins, Anito Dudley, ond Jockie Pressley roise spirit before school by doing “The Raisin Donee.” ALPHM DELTA APPAWFEK FRI FMTBALL A.JACKA DEXTER HIGH SCHOOL This year's Student Council officers ore Chris Rimel, president; Trocey Mouser, secretory; Janelle Barker, vice-president; Lou Ann Solidum, treasurer. su ama Service to Others Scott Rice asks, How many MG M's did you soy you wonted?” STUCO President Chris Rimel presides over oil meetings. 29 FHA: Striving to Find a Better Way 1986-87 FHA members ore: Tino Chompion. Gillion McBroom, Brendo Wilson. Julie Menley, Kellie Blankenship, Deono Moore, Tonyo Hoggord, Mar- tha Word. Dionno Middleton, Lori Hunsoker, Shannon Mills, Fownda Gloss, Rhondo Andrews. Ricki Henderson. Tonyo Gardner, Christie Motney. Emelio Williamson. Loro Rowland. Kim Owens. Debbie Ockel. Leigh Ann Hessling, Sissy Jorrell. Lou Ann Solidum. Michelle Walker. Sereno Foris. Koren Dovison, Deonno Frank, Mrs. Carolyn Gould, Cothie Hormon, Kofhryn Loncoster, Michelle Pyle. Julie Burleson. Dono Hossell. Veronica Kelley. Regino Miller, Volentino Moson, Terre Kostner. Melindo Pyles, Michelle Arnold, ond Liso Young. 1986-87 FHA Officers ore: Dono Hossell, Treasurer; Leigh Ann Hessling, Parliamentarian; Debbie Ockel, Reporter Historion; Kristin Senders. Devotionol Leoder; Michelle Pyle, Secretory; Koren Dovison, President. (Not Pictured Lou Ann Solidum, Vice-President). At Left: Christie Motney asks, “Did you soy twelve hot chocolates? Vice-President Lou Ann Solidum ond Porliomentorion Leigh Ann Hessling feed their foces ond en- joy the conversotion ot on FHA get-together. Julie Burleson, Deono Moore, Tonyo Gordner, Cothie Hormon, ond Mortho Word pose behind the beoutifully decorated roble ot the FHA breokfost. Sereno Foris ond Debbie Ockel enjoy their eorly morning breokfost of doughnuts ond juice. FHA President Koren Dovison counts money during o busy night in the concession stond. 31 Top: Shone Dess ond Drod Doone horn ir up while cooking of the FFA breokfost for rhe foculty. Bottom: Doug Wilson is up to his elbows in greosy plotes while woshing up or rhe breokfost. Freshmen Brod Grubbs, Brion Gorner, Mike Rhodes ond Scott Townsend pouse during their hord work to gope or the Comero. FFA boys Rick Lowsen, Ronnie Ellis ond Dovid Dovis olwoys find rime for o lough or two, no mor- rer how much work lies oheod. Chuck Abies shows off one of his prize-winning corrle or rhe Stoddard County Foir. 32 FFA Members Will Be the Farmers of the Twenty First Century FFA members include: T. Burns. D Temples, G. Gorner. T. Foster, A. Below, M Cox, C Abies, B. Consronr. J. Bryonr. T. Blonkenship, D. Koonce. IV Pullum, L. Dowdy, D. Wilson, C. Diebold, J. Murphy, D Davis, J. Unger. J. Elledge, B. Bichords. T. Christian, D. Chonell, E. Boyer, B. Roper, J. Corney. R. Tucker. K. Allstun. S. Word, B. McFoddin. M. Coburn, D. Bess, 5. Wolker. J. Bryonr, M. Rhodes. S. Sielert, C. Williamson, K. Montgomery. G. William- son. K Duffie. J Gregory, D. Medier, B. Reynolds, L. Cornell, B. Srroder. R. Henson, L. Martin, 5. King, B. Owens, R. Culbertson, C Crow, S. Cox, R Lowsen. K. Nix, K. Ross, T. O'Dell. A. Dowdy, S. Cornell, B. Jines. B. Grubbs, C. Mouser, J. Hudgens. J. Corney, K. Mouser, C. Horn’s, P. Hobbs, T. Miller. B. Gorner. T. Diebold. M. Turner ond J. Jorrels. Orangei Otangos ' 1 Oranges J JflPfl M W Tt JHa Orangos ] - . ■ 1 California Oranges o . I lifoinia Oranges | . o .T California Oranges 1 allfotnla Oiangor. I - ' • % J California Oiangr L o . jalitornia Oranges ] California Orr h . Icallfomi mQM | Calif or n Jr % California OianQO . | Call ' i m i Above: Doug Wilson ’supervises'' while Brion Jines provides the reol labor involved in the FFA fruit sole Left: Freshmen Brod Grubbs ond Trovis Miller hid among the boxes of oronges when there wos work to be done. Do you blome them? 00 COE: The Will to Learn, Work and Earn At right: Filing im- portant papers Is part of Penny Lillard'sjob at the high school per- sonnel office. For right: Lee Porks shows his grocery pocking ability or Town 6 Country Supermarket. COE Members ore: Scott Smith, Stephen Mitchell, Jason Gregory, Billy Keating, Nathan Stevens, Robert Slovings, Shone Bess, Shannon Shipman, Brod Boone, Ken Morquls, Steve Schwontees, Brod Jacques, Shoyne Horner, Brad Moore, John Peters, Chris Asberry, Mork Jocques, Shone Beoch, Brian Koyler, Bill McFoddin, Tim Newell, Gory Burnett, Glen Rodgers, Todd Vincent. Toby Watson, Dovid Sells, Tim Stearns, Stephanie Joiner, Tommy Bowling, Gilliam McBroom, LoRhondo Stanford, Tonyo Hoggord, Jamie Swallows, Velvo Foyle. Gloria Link, Lee Porks, Phillip Honn, Scott Rice, Alon Slaughter, Troy Burns, Steve McRoy, Melisso Johnson, Loro Rowland, Penny Ullord, Toni Culver, Monlco Hector, Becky Christian, Melisso Townsend, Beverly Coto, Sherri Bess, Cissy Jorrel, Debbie Loird, Dlonno VonKleek, April Dodson, ond Korin Boughn. Mr. Porhoff Is the advisor. 34 High school office worker Tonyo Hoggord sets on exomple by moklng no more rhon fen copies. Robert Slovings helps o customer to select o plont ot Town 6 Country Supermarket. Tommy Dowling's voice con be heard through the intercom or the middle.schooi. Alon Slaughter bundles o group of newspapers ot The Doily Statesmen for distribution. There Is no charge for Decky Christian's pretty smile os she checks out customers ot Save-A-Lot. 35 Foreign Language Club Adds Spice to Life at DHS 1966-87 Members of FLC in- clude. Melisso Plunkett. Pom Cothey. Tisko Duskey, Shonno Goines. Angelo Cosey. Corol Drown. Lori Sillimon. Sissy Jorrell. Heather Doker. Joson Dryont. Mark Kirkbride. Kip Musgrove. Kote McGonigol. Tino Minton. Gloria Link, ond Louro Gow. FLC Activities The Ploy in St. Louis Christmas Chili Supper Pep Polly Performance Silver Dollar City Trip FLC Fair Pom Grubbs ond Leigh Ann Hessling disploy the pinoto mode by the Sponish Closs. Club Officers ore: Lori Sillimon. President. Corol Brown. Vice- President; ond Pom Cothey. Secretory-Treosurer 06 Future Business Leoders of Americo hove hod on active year in 1987. They hove adopted families or both Thanksgiving ond Christmas, established secret pals with faculty members, and compered in the District 16 Leadership Con- ference. From this contest FBLA members brought home three first place trophies, five second places, four third places, one fourth ond two fifth place trophies. Top Picture: The 1986-87 FBLA members. Lower Left: Poulo Morgon ond Morlo Hinton hold o box of fruit thot wos donated by Liso Davidson for o needy family or Thanksgiving. Lower Right: Dono Hossell, the 1987-88 District FBLA Secretory, takes o big gulp” during on afternoon meeting. 08 VMMm Represenring the vorious sports in rhe Fellowship of Chrisrion Arhletes ore: Joon Perkins, Lou Ann Solidum. Dionne Srires, Lorrie Ann Drown. Leslie Toylor. Julie Coots. Shelly Kirby, Melisso Townsend. Trocey Mouser, Leoh Wright, Drion McGowen, Mork Keusenkothen, Note Stevens, Dorin Thurston. Tom Jomes. Kendol Heuer, Troy Word. Mike Conwoy, Todd Wilson, Ryon Womble, Steve Schwontes, Stephen Mitchell. Lorry Gilbow, Mike Moore. Dovid Willioms, Govin Miller. Kevin Corbin, Domon Cortwrighr, Brod Johnson, ond Cloy Medford. Not pictured is Chrisrion Rohm, club president Julie Coots leods on unsuspecting Lou Ann Solidum ot o pep roily. Severol FCA members show their spirit ot on ofrernoon pep roily. 09 Members of the Speech ond Debote Teom ore: Mortho Word. Toro Woods. Amy McDonold, Shelly Cox. Lori Sillimon. Kote McGonigol. Koren Dovison. Amy Dowdy Orett Willioms. Dovid Duke. Drondon Hunt. Kevin Mirondo, Chris Rimel, Julie Coots. Sondy Oorker, Tisko Duskey. Debbie Ockel. Michelle Arnold. Angelo Cosey. Decky Womble. Kim Fields. Morlo Hinton. Coroline Pormenter. Moile Mottmiller. Hiren Potel. Dovid Rozor. Jomes Yount. Joel Henderson. Dorrell Roberts, ond Chuck Dovis At left: Mrs. Sreuver is the guiding force behind the scenes At tight: Amy Dowdy. Kote McGonigol, ond Tisko Duskey show us their winning smiles. 40 Speech students ore involved in a variety of ac- tivities, os is evident in the photos on this page. They interpret; they collaborate; they decorate and they perform. Bur most of oil, they hove fun. This year's officers ore: Joel Henderson, vice- president; Amy McDonald, treasurer; Julie Coots, president; and Chris Rimel, secretory. x if 41 BEARCAT Band Marches to the Sound of Music Senior Bond members in- clude: Kyle Smirh. Dovid Powers. Todd Long. Alon Sloughi er. Sherry Coldwell. Druce Boker. Mork Loke. Billy Borker. Lorry Gilbow. Tyro Borders. Emelio Williom- son. Kevin Mirondo. Loro Rowland. Julie Coots. Kellie Blankenship ond Steve Word. The Varsity Bond Percus- sion section includes: Kyle Smirh. Mott Duley. Keith Monroe. Eric Mer- colf. Billy Kidd. Dovid Powers, Dole Jones. Lorry Gilbow. Trocey Hufford. Tereso Slaughter. Lourie Hufford ond Wode Earnest. Joe Dillohunty is the percus- sion section drum mojor. The 1986-67 Vorsity Beorcot Bond in field position 42 The Vorsify Bond Wood- wind section includes: H. Baker. M. Plunkett. D. Corbin, J. Perkins, K. Hub- bord. P. Monuel, L. Gow, A Rogers. T. Borders. S. Coldwell. K. Corlson. A. Scores. A. Pouling. S. Fullford, A Stoker. C. Willioms. S. Phillips. L. Fortner, S. Englond. L. Morrin, T. Chompion, C. Pormenrer. A. Word. T. Word. T. Long, S. Autrey, M. Riddle. D. Cormen, L. Cogle. T. Gordner, G. Summers ond K. Roberts. The Vorsity Bond Bross section includes: M. Word, L. Wright. J. Bonken, C. Patterson, M. Pouling, E. Williamson. C. Henderson. C. Moore. T. Brock, P. Sroley, S. Word, D. Cole, M. Anderson, M. Lake, V. Maple. M. Crouthers, J. Wells. R. Weothers. B. Plunk, L. Pry. T. Seobough, B. Barker, B. Boker. K. Blankenship. B. Hunt, A. Pixley, A. Slaughter. J. Murphy. W. Woodord. E. McConnell, J. Rogers ond M. Shipmon. 43 Auxiliary Groups Add Flare to Band At right: The Vorsiry Flag Corps Members ore: Donno Elliot, Sondy Barker, Suson Billingsley. Julie Menley, Loro Rowland, and Julie Burleson. Immediately below: Rifle Corps Members ore: Bobbi Koy Wooley, Poulo Morgan. Sissy Jorrell and Kristie Blonkenship. Bottom right: Twirlers indude: Michelle Worren. Morlo Hinton. Robin Young. Joney Riley, Bren- do Wilson. Jill Miller. Kristi Cox ond Anito Dudley. Drum Mojors ore: Kevin Mirondo ond Julie Coots os shown or Middle right. 44 Junior Varsity Band: Practice Toward Precision The 1966-87 Freshmen Bond Members ore. Row one: J Keller. A Bostic. H Vincent. A Mofield. S. Roberts, S Horner. T Reinbotr. J Gib- son. C. Hendrix. M. Barker, M Wolker. Row two: T Hicks. J. Dugger. D Crowden. G Porks. L Spurgeon. K Burton. A Dovis. G Dovis, D Evons A Porrish Row three: J loveloce. B Roy. T Roberts. M Pixley. T. Horty. T Minton. D Butler. B Cosey. S Elder Row four: K Stanford. M Rhodes. K Rimel. R. Earnest. M Word. M Hobbs. A Hessling. B Grubbs. T O'Dell Row five: D Rogers. ) Hudgens. S Willioms. S Mongum. C Cook. S Accord. K Wrinkle Row six: J Coots. V Robert- son. D Ridenour. M Mu- chell. T Clork. B Jmes. B Corner. B Morrison. T Kosrner. L. Miller K. Stevens. S Sturgess. D Buchonon ond R. LeGrond The Freshmen Twirlers ore Michelle Word. Shonnon Willioms. Tommy Horty ond Kim Burton Flog Corps Members ore: Koren Stevens. Dono Buchonon. Suson Sturgess. Terro Kosrner. louro Miller ond Rhondo LeGrond Drum Mo jors ore. Shonnon Horner ond Shelly Roberts 45 DH5 Acapella Choir: Talent and Harmony Members of rhe Acopello Choir ore: Mark Loke, Jeff Rogers. Eric Belcher, Deon Bowles, Govin Miller, Kevin Mirondo, Stephen Mitchell, Lorry Gilbow, Kevin Corbin. Joe Dillohunty, Mike Moore. Note Stevens, Vonce Pry, Jim Elledge, Wesley Tolbert. Trovls Miller. Shannon England, Dole Jones, Tony Seobough, Stacy Mongum, Mott Mitchell, Wode Earnest, Robin Young, Mortho Word. Leoh Wright, Angelo Barker. Becky Wamble, Julie Brehmer, Joon Perkins. Michelle Worren, Kerri Grobe. Missy Seobough, Bobbie Koy Wooley, Poulo LoBrot, Lori Conner, Tonyo Gardner, Theresa Slaughter, Comonrho Pruett, Doro Adorns, Louro Wright, Poulo Monuel, Morlo Hinton, Julie Coots, Kristi Mler, Candy Howard, Tommy Swinney ond Terre Kosrner. Members of the Chomber Choir ore: Thereso Slaughter, Stephen Mitchell, Joon Perkins. Mike Moore, Angelo Borker, Eric Belcher, Terre Kostner, Joe Dillohunty, Becky Womble, Mark Loke, Leoh Wright, Kevin Mirondo, Doro Adorns, Deon Bowles. Missy Seobough, Lorry Gilbow, Dole Jones, Comontho Pruett, Govin Miller, Julie Coots ond Jim Elledge. 46 Girls' Choir Makes Beautiful Music Members of the Girls' Choir ore: Sherri Loyton, Dione Mitchell, Sherry Abbott, Loro Kent, Kim Dowdy, Cindy Doird, Christie Motney, Cindy Cluck, Annette Hessling, Karen Corlson, Penny Lillord, Tommy Roberts, Rhonda Andrews, Stephanie Mitchell, Deonno Londsmon, Tommy Brock, Louro Green, Angelo Cosey, Denise Evans, Lori Hunsoker, Kristie Horn, Deono Corbin, Rhondo Gillespie, Tereso Condiet, Fonda Gloss, Jennifer Coots, Carol McClain, Jeono Forris, Vodro Robertson, Shelly Roberts, Holly Crouch, Liso Dovidson, Pom Cothey, Poulo Honn, Angie Scores, Melisso Plunkett, Heather Honn, Tommy Stickles, Shannon Horner, Susan Sturgess, Dono Buchonon, Michelle Word, Shannon Williams, Kelly Jones, Kim Burton, Jonice Perkins, Anisso Brown, Deonno Frank, Rfcki Henman, and Michelle Walker. Section Leaders for Girls' Choir ore: Angelo Cosey. Jennifer Coots, Loro Kent, Pom Cothey, Jonice Perkins, and Sherri Loyton. Senior vocol sfond-ours Comonrho Pruett ond Kevin Mirondo per- form o duet or o concert. 47 Special Groups Do Well of Store Delow: Members of rhe Boys' Double Quorref ore: Stephen Mit- chell, Stocy Mongum, Jeremy Rogers, Govin Miller, Mork Lake, ond Note Stevens. Top right: Wode Ernest. Eric Belcher, Vonce Mople. Troy Word, Dole Jones, Kevin Corbin. Mike Moore, ond Kevin Mirondo received o 1 in Stote Music Competition. Middle right: Our DHS Stote Soloists ore: Michelle Worren, Candy Howard, Mork Lake. Angelo Borber, Dole Jones. Lori Conner. Kevin Mirondo, Doro Adorns, ond Comontho Pruett. Bottom right: Eric Belcher. Kevin Corbin, Mike Moore. Becky Womble, Joon Perkins. Doro Adorns, moke up the Junior Modrigol Choir. Not pictured ore: Joe Dilohunty ond Terre Kosrner. 48 Music Adds Zest to Life at DHS Section leaders for Acapella Choir ore: Kevin Miranda, Camantbo Pruett, Leah Wright, Mark Lake, Dean Bowles and Stephen Mitchell. These students carry much respon- sibility for the success of the choral group. Do-re-me-fo-so-lorl-do. Practice Is truly the only thing that mokes perfect In choral music. Piano occomponlsts for Girls' Choir Include: Annette Hessling, Jonice Perkins, Tommy Roberts, Anlsso Brown, Vodro Robertson, ond Shannon Horner. They provide the background music for the chord group. 49 Journalism Class: A Strange Mixture of Work and Wit The Journalism Closs Consists of: Kyle Smith, Billy Barker, Terry Acton, Joel Henderson, Mike Overfelt, Chris Rlmel, Debbie Ockel, Jeff Barker, Kore McGonlgol, Lou Ann Solidum. Brian Chambers, Amy Dowdy, Pom Cothey, Susan Smith, Leigh Ann Hessling, Lorrle Ann Brown, Jonelle Barker ond Trocey Mouser. Kyle ond Brian were co- editors of the school newspaper, the BEARCAT. Trocey ond Jonelle led the yearbook staff. Terry, Amy Leigh Ann ond Billy were the dorkroom technicians. Susan wos the stoff artist ond Chris wos the cartoonist. Lou Ann wos responsible for the senior yearbook section. Senior staffers Lorrle Ann ond Pom worked hord on both the newspaper ond yearbook. Juniors Mike, Debbie, Kote ond Joel gained lots of experience in oil oreos. The Recipe for o Good Journalism Closs 17 juniors ond seniors in varying stages of development 1 odvisor in the twilight of her years 1 dash of humor 1 sprinkle of creativity 17 hondsful of intelligence 1 pinch of enthusiasm 1 rsp. of dedication 1 cup of patience which never runneth out 1 rbsp. of ingenuity A lot of swear ond a few rears Add os much hord work os necessary. Season with good taste. Stir in the wit of Chris Rimel, the blithe spirit of Jonelle Barker, the reflections of a Trocey Mouser, the dedication of Lou Ann Solidurrr, the hord work of o Lorrle Ann Brown, the journalistic know-how of Kyle Smith, ond the engineering expertise of Jeff Barker. Top with Brion Chombers who con drive Mrs. Dowdy to distroction of distruction (whichever he chooses). Serve with a large helping of Susan Smith's artistic talents. Yearbook editors Jonelle Barker ond Tracey Mouser do what they do best: Leon on eoch other. 50 Jonelle Darker bears her brains ro come up with the righr caption for a picture on a layout. hat The Senior Barkers (mole that Is), Jeff ond Billy, give Junior Mike Overfelt o boost. Suson Smith, Kote McGonigol, Jonelle Borker, ond Trocey Mouser moke frineds while making yearbooks. Without Mr. Technology, Brlon Chombers, the school newspaper could not survive. Jill Clork ond Srephonie Louder anxiously wait for staffers Trocey Mouser. Kote McGonigol ond Suson Smith to distribute their yearbooks. 51 r«WWf Athletics 1987: A Victory Tour for the BEARCATS 53 To Boldly Go Where No Cat Has Gone Before Brod Johnson lettered one yeor ot Quarterback. Mark Keusenkothen. o two yeor lettermon. ployed both Offensive Guard ond Defensive Tockle ond received All-Conference ond All- District honors in 1986. Brod Joques ployed both Linebacker ond Tight End. He is o two yeor lettermon. Troy Word is o four yeor veteran He ployed Offensive Guord ond Defensive End. 54 Seniors Lead the Way Down the Victory Trail Orion McGowen managed rhe Bear- Todd Wilson ployed Defensive Line cots ond is o three year letrermon. ond lettered one year. Dorin Thurston lettered one year ploying Cornerbock ond Special Teams. Scott Boroff wos o Defensive Linemon ond lettered one yeor. First row: Todd Wilson, Domon Cartwright, Mark Keusenkorhen, Tim Adorns. Scott Boroff. Brod Johnson. Brod Joques. Dorin Thurston, Troy Word, Note Stevens. Second row: Dovid Dovis, Lorry Hormon, Steve Cliff, Scott Joseph, Dovid Williams. Gregg Poetz, Justin Deon. John Steward, Joy Miller, Cloy Medford. Third row: Brian McGowen. Kevin Medler. Dovid Robinson. Croig Crow. Bill Consront. Borry Bowmon. Govin Miller. Robert McMullin. Mike Overfelt, Mike Mullins. Bobby Willis, Jim Elledge. Bock row: Dovid Channel. Mike Yeorby. Kevin Corbin. Eorl Wheeler. Trovis Adorns. Dor- ren Hillis, Jeff Scowden, Eric Boyer, Aoron Pixley, Dovid Chosteen Not Pictured: Mike Conwoy ond Jeff Borker 55 The SEMO Central Conference Champs 4A Final Four Bearcat Football: A Spirited Campaign The 1986 Varsity Football Cheerleoders were: Stephonie Louder. Poulo LoBrot. Kerri Grobe. Maile Morrmiller, Tino Brown. Co- Copf. Lori Sillimon, Co-Copt. Leoh Wright, ond Coptoin Jonelle Barker. Domon Cartwright wos o Coptoin ond o two yeor lerrermon ploying Defensive End ond Tight End. He wos chosen All-Conference ond All-District Defensive End in 1986. Tim Adorns wos o Coptoin for the Beorcots, let- tered two years ond ployed the positions of both Offensive ond Defensive Tackle. He wos chosen All-Conference ond All-District Defen- sive Tockle ond mode Second Team All-State Offensive Tockle in 1986. Note Stevens, o three yeor lertermon, ployed both Running Bock ond Defensive Bock, ond wos o Coptoin. He wos All- Conference ond All-District Running Bock ond Defensive Bock his Junior ond Senior years. He wos on All-Store Defensive Bock First Team pick in 1986. 58 Freshman Players Look Forward to Varsity Action The 1966-67 Freshman Football Team ore: Doug Launis. Aaron Porris, Mark Stires, Kendal Mouser, Greg DeProw, Jeff Hutchins. Corey Mouser, Kirk Crow, Greg Thrower, Seon Hostings, Brian Jines, Dorron Hicks. Done Bess. Trovis Miller. Wesley Tolbert. Donny Russell. Chris Harris. Kevin Rimel. Mike Janson, ond Brian Pyle. The 1966-67 Freshmon Football Cheerleaders ore: Michelle Borks, Tino Stickles. Joleno Dobbeloere, Kim Burton. Goylo Ogelvie. Tonyo Mundoy ond Toro Kosrner. The boys showed o lor of determina- tion. They never got down. They ployed com- petitive boll gomes. There were moments where they could hove gotten down. To come bock takes o lot of gumption ond pride. The Coach Volleyball Is a Game of Fast-Paced Action Lorrie Ann Drown rokes pride in setting the volleyball just right for her teommotes. 60 Cots Clow Way To Victory The 1986 Vorsify reom Members ore.- Kelly Conner. Shelly Kirby. Kiro Talkington, Dionne Sfires. Melisso Town- send, Kellie Blankenship. Chrisrino Rohm. Julio Rowe. Rhondo Chodwell, Lorrie Ann Brown, ond Louro Horron. Lorrie Ann Brown lerrered two years os o setter. She wos on All-Conference Honorable Mention pick her junior year. 14-0 Chrisrino Rohm lerrered two years os o setter. Woodland Bell City Advance County Tourn. Won Won Won Sikeston Won Richlond Won Poplor Bluff Won Doniphan Won Twin Rivers Won 1986 Volley boll Puxico Won Bloomfield Won District Tourn. Bernie Won Sectionol Tourn. 61 Melisso Townsend lettered two yeors os o setter. Kellie Blonkenship lettered one yeor os o spiker. 62 JV Volleyball Team Gains Experience and Confidence The 1966 Junior Vorsiry ream members ore: Shonnon Wiliioms, Angie Scotes. Amy Mofield. Shelly IXoberrs. Suson Srurgess, Tommy Word. Julie Brehmer, Jonice Perkins. Bobbi Koy Wooley. Kristie Blanken- ship, ond Louro Wright. Shonnon Horner is the manager. For left: Bobbi Koy Wooley ond Julie Brehmer attempt to block on opponent's spike. At left: Jonice Perkins shows us thot worm-ups ore her favorite port of the gome 60 Lady Netters Struggle Through Rebuilding Season Members of the 1966 Tennis Team ore: Lou Ann Solidum. Carrie Holifield, Lori Blond, Michelle Pixley, ond Sissy Jorrell. As the lone Senior on the Girls' Tennis ream this year, two-year let- termon Lou Ann Solidum wqs the number one player. She finished her season with o 5-6 record. At for right: Freshmon Michelle Pixley displays her forehond swing. 64 Cross Country Team Joins the DH5 Act The DHS Cross-Country Team Members ore: Jerry Elder, Ryon Womble, Joon Perkins, Mike Moore and Stephen Elder. At left: Jerry Elder, o new and welcome addition to the running scene or DHS shows his style. Below: Ryon Wamble Is o veteran rracksrer ond the only senior member of the X-Country Teom. 65 CATS Take Trophies in Holiday and County Tournaments The 1966-87 Dexrer Deorcofs were. Top row: Scort Kruse, Lorry Gllbow, Joy Daniel. Mike Walker, Stephen Mitchell. Bottom row: Govin Miller, Eorl Wheeler, Mott Dube, ond Note Stevens. Stephen Mitchell lettered two years ploying for the Cots. Note Stevens, o team coptoin for the Bearcats, lettered two years. As the Beorcof point guard. Note directed the offense. Note wos named to the Bloomfield Holiday All-Tourney team for his fine ploy. 68 The Vorsity Cheerleoders were: Julio Rowe, Anlfo Dudley, Amy McDonold, Lori Sillimon, Lorrie Ann Drown, Leoh Wright, Christine Rohm, Jonelle Borker, ond Julie Coots. Lorry Gilbow lettered three yeors for the Deorcots. During the 66-67 season, he overaged 10.3 points ond houled down 7.4 rebounds per gome. Gilbow led the team with o sizzling 56% field gool percentage ond shot 76% from the free throw line. Lorry mode his mork in county basketball record books when he was named to the Activities Association 66-67 All-Sror squod. '66-67 Basketball Scoreboard Dexter Twin Divers L 59-67 Molden W 66-52 Blytheville L • 50 8 Poplor Bluff L • 57-58 East Proirie W 46-45 Poplor Bluff L 45-63 Richlond W •56-41 Bernie W •53-44 Bloomfield w •74-44 South Pemiscot w •69-64 Bloomfield w 50-49 Woodland w 60-48 Bernie L 50-68 Richlond w •51-33 Advance w •56-54 Bernie L •61-54 Puxico w 64-50 Sikeston w 64-52 Richlond w 66-48 Advonce w 65-58 Bell City w 77-29 Kennetr w 70-63 Jackson L 38-58 Charleston L 47-56 Doniphon W 47-56 Molden L •63-70 •denotes tournament 69 Junior Varsity Team Believes In Hustle 1986-87 Junior Varsity Beorcors ore: Mott Eubanks. Trovis Miller, Dovid Chasreen, Eric Boyer, Mott Worley, Rafe Parsons, Steve Warllck ond Lyndell Martin. The boys ore cooch- ed by John Wode. 70 Freshman Basketball Team Shows Improvement Members of the 1966-67 Freshman Bosketboll Teom ore: Mott Mitchell, Mott Eubanks, Jomes Rauls, Rote Parsons, Travis Miller, Wesley Tolbert and Brett Dorton. Not pictured are: Kirk Crow and Darron Hicks. The Freshmon Cheerleaders for the 1986-67 season are: Kelly Jones, Terro Kastner, Shannon Williams, Janice Perkins, Laura Miller, and Karen Stevens. 71 Go for It! Lady Bearcats 72 Historic Season for Lady Cots Teom members for ihe 1986-87 Lody Beorcors ore: Kelly Conner. Shelly Kirby. Dionne Srires. Shelly Cox. Kellie Blankenship. Trocey Mouser, Trish Coworr. Condy Moore, ond Kiro Tolkingron. Kellie Blankenship played boskerball for three years and lettered every year. Kellie's Senior year she was voted Best Defensive Player by her teammates. Shelly Kirby played basketball for four years; let- tering two years. As a Junior ond Senior Shelly received the Best Freerhrow Percen- tage and the Most Re- bounds Award. Her Junior Year she received All-District Honorable Mention and her Senior year she received All-District Honors. Dionne Srires played basketball for four years. Dianne lettered two years. During her Senior year, she received All-District Honorable Mention. Tracey Mouser ployed basketball for four years and lettered two years. 74 J.V. Teom members ore: Krisrie Stonford. Coroline Pormenter. Annette Hessling, Jill Miller, Tom- my Word, Morlo Hinton, Angelo Pouling, Louro Wright. Tommy Swinney, Melindo Pyles. Michelle Pixley, Angelo Word, ond Tisko Buskey. Varsity JV Twin Rivers Lost Lost Molden Won Lost Portogeville Won Lost Greenville Won Won Oron Won Won Molden Won Lost Kennert Lost Lost Woodlond Lost Won New Modrid Won Lost Jockson Lost Lost Scorr City Won Lost Kennetr Lost Lost Eost Prorie Won Won Choffee Won Lost Twin Rivers Lost Lost Doniphon Lost Won Poplor Bluff Lost Lost District Tour Second Place 75 At DH5 Wrestling Is the Main Event The members of rhe 1966-57 Wrestling Team ore. First Row: Greg Thrower. Keith Duffie. Seon Hostings. Anthony Shonks. Mork Coburn. Mike Rhodes, ond Steve Elder Second Row: Scott Townsend. Jerry Elder. Dill Constont. Done Dess. Drent Roper. Kevin Rimel ond Mork Srires. Third Row: Mork Kirkbride. Pete Dornell. Kevm Medler. Mott Duley. Dovid Pruitt. Mork Cox. Jim Elledge. Gregg Poetz ond Kip Musgrove Dock Row: Brondon Hunt. Shone Beoch. Justin Deon. Lorry Hormon. Brian McGowen. Arlen Pixley. Mike Conwoy. Domon Cortwright. Dovid Williams. Toby Wotson. Tommy Wotson ond Timmy Wotson. Shone Beoch lettered in rhe 119 pound weight doss ond went undefeated in duol meets this seoson. He eorned both career ond seoson rhe awards for 'Most Points ond Most Takedowns. Shone took First Ploce in both the SEMO Con- ference Meet ond the District Tournomenr Domon Cortwright wos o 167 lb. letrermon who holds both store ond local records He wos selected rhe 1987 Outstanding SEMO Conference Wrestler ond finished rhe seoson with o 30-3 record. Domon wrestled in the Store Tournomenr where he placed second. Timmy Wotson lettered in the 112 lb. weight doss. He wos given rhe oword for Most BEARCAT Team Points. Timmy took first ploce honors or both rhe SEMO Conference ond District Tournaments ond olso qualified for Store Competition. 76 The Sport of Wrestling Combines Mind and Muscle Wrestling Is Individuo! Effort 175 pound weight doss. wrestler, ploced fourth ot the Poplor Bluff Invitational. Tommy Watson, Class of '87, lettered in the 126 pound weight division. Wrestling Is Team Spirit Senior Brian McGowen wrestled ond lettered in the 185 pound weight doss. Wrestling Is a Crowd-Pleaser Sissy Jarrell cheered for rhe Varsity Squod. Michelle Warren olso cheered Varsity this year. Wreslting is a pot on rhe bock for a victorious reommote. This yeor's Junior Vorslry Cheerleaders were: Bobbie Koy Wooley. Condy Howard. Michele Dorks, Jennifer Coots. Stephanie Louder ond Lori Blond. Wrestling in 19S6-B7 Dual Meets New Modrid W Poplor Bluff W Scott City W Hoyri W Cope Central W New Modrid W Poplor Bluff W Sikeston L Jackson T Tournaments First Place — Scott City Quod Third Place — Poplor Bluff Inv. Fifth Place — SEMO Conf. Third Place — District 79 Lady pEARCATS Sweep the Conference The 1987 Sofrboll Team Members ore: Shelly Kirby. Lou Ann Solidum, Kellie Blankenship, Lorrie Ann Brown, Regino Allsrun, Monico Hec- tor, Dionne Srires. Chris Cook, Tommy Swinney. Kelly Jones, Jomie Dugger, Koren Stevens, San- dy Phillips, Carol Stornes, Shannon Willioms, Louro Hor- ton. Jeonie Loveloce, Kristie Cox, Suson Sturgess, Patricio Cowort, ond Jeono Porks. The 1987 Lody Soft- boll Seniors led their team too 12-5 record ond swept the SCAA Conference with o 12-0. These seniors ore Regino Allsrun, who lettered 4 years os o pircher- infielder, Kellie Blankenship, o 2 yeor lertermon ot shortstop-outfield, Lorrie Ann Brown, o 0 yeor lettermon ot catcher, Monico Hec- tor o 0 yeor letter- man ot firsrbose, Dione Stites o 3 yeor lertermon ot center field ond Lou Ann Solidum o 3 yeor ler- rermon ot shortstop ond right field. 80 These Girls Vere Always Ready ro Play and Win. 61 62 1987 Softboll Schedule Advonce W Sikesfon L Puxico W Bloomfield W Bell Ciry W Puxico W Bloomfield W Cope Cenrrol L Bell City W Advonce W Jockson L Bernie W Poplor Bluff L Richlond W Bernie W Bloomfield W Cope Cenrrol L 83 DH5 Baseball Makes Headlines and History 1987 BEARCAT Boseboll Members in- clude: Cooch A. J. N u g e n r, E o r I Wheeler, Dorren Hillis, Arlen Pixley, Kenneth McRoberts, Jeff Scowden, Mike Worlick, Aoron Pix- ley, Steve Worlick, Jeff Jonson, Note Stevens, Chris Asberry. Kyle Walker, Scott Kruse, Dovid Robinson, Trovls Miller, Jeff Ac- cord, Greg Poetz, Lonce Pry, Mike Hobbs, ond Mark Jacques. The Baseball Team rewrote DHS sports history when they brought home the second place trophy from the State Tournament in Columbia. Selected os Most Valuable Player was Senior Mark Jacques (at right) who also claimed the team's fop barring average of .416. I'm really proud of these boys, they did a great job, said Coach A. J. Nugent. 84 Senior Chris Asberry was o designated hitter for the BEARCAT squad with a batting overage of .262. Nate Stevens, o senior center fielder for the BEARCATS, showed his offensive strength with o batting overage of .300 and mode many fontostic cotches deep in the field. First Basemon Jeff Scowden ployed excellent defense ond boned .256. Pitcher Eorl Wheeler struck out 102 boners and walked 23 in 73 innings. 85 BEARCATS Drive Their Way to State Four Years in a Row The 1967 golf ream qualified for srote rourney ocrion for the fourth consecutive yeor. The young team won se- cond place honors in the District Tournament and placed 10th in srote ploy. Team Members in- clude: Anthony Shonks, Dovid Pruitt. Kendol Heuer, Trovis Adorns, Mark Lake, Jim Elledge, Cory Deon, Mark Stites, Dovid Sells. Mott Mitchell, Kevin Medler, Sherm Smith, Greg Sells. Brian McGowen, ond Thomos Clork. Senior BEARCAT linksmen ore Kendol Heuer. Dovid Sells, Brian McGowen. ond Mork Lake. Kendol wos o member of the state tourney teoms for two years. Cory Deon wos the team medalist this yeor. He shot on overoge score of 09. 86 I Senior Linkmon Drion McGowen works on his swing. Drion is o lerrermon ond four yeor ployer for rhe reom. Senior Dovid Sells finds o golf boll thot hopefully will soil through the oir with the greotest of eose. Two members of the Stote Qualifying team, Cory Deon ond Travis Adorns, pause for a bit of golf folk just before on Important match. Junior Dovid Pruitt is intent on his putt during a pre-match practice session. 69 90 Daniel, Dean, and Elder Represent DH5 in State Track Meet Jay Daniel Places 2nd in High Jump Trackers Win Many Meets The Members of the 1987 Boys’ Track Team ore: Kirk Crow. Kendol LoRue, Dovid Channel, Croig Crow. Ryon Wamble, Joy Doniel. Chris Shy, Kevin Corbin, Mark Coburn, Jerry Elder, Govin Miller, Seon Hostings, Steve Cliff, Mike Yeorby, Mike Moore, Mike Jonsen, Justin Deon, Scoff Joseph, ond Stephen Elder. Joy Doniel captured o second ploce medol ot the statewide frock ond field championships in the high jump. 91 Rhonda Chadwell Goes to State and Mokes DHS History 92 Girls' Track Team Enjoys a Successful Season ■-■ —------- Members of Girls' Track include: Heorher Doker, Kristi Mier, Angie Scores, Aniro Dudley. Bobbi Koy Wooley, Shan- non Miles, Jennifer Coors, Tommy Word, Angelo Word, Michelle Pixley, Deono Corbin, Jonice Perkins. Sissy Jarrell. Pom Rossi, Rondo LeGrond, Jockie Ven- rreck, Suson Riehl. Louro Gow, Joon Perkins, Caroline Pormenrer, Sobrino Peters, Kristi Blanken- ship, ond Kerri Grobe. For left: Louro Gow winds up to hurl the discus. At left: Kristie Blankenship takes o breather from her duties os jumper. 93 At DH5 Boys' Tennis Team Is Tops The 1986-67 Boys’ Tennis Team consisred of, Front row, left to right: Stacy Mongum, Tony Seabough. Doug Lounius, Brett Dorton, Mark Moore. Wesley Tolbert. Bock row: Ston Autry, Brod Richards, John Wode, Bruce Boker, Tim Doniel, and Scott Smith. Freshmon Tim Doniel owoits his opponent's serve. Senior John Wode sets for his backhand smash. 94 The 1986-87 Senior members were Bruce Boker, John Wode, and Scott Smith. Senior Bruce Boker goes woy bock on o serve. m Ston Autry is ready to volley the boll to his opponent. Mr. Don Goodwin coached the Boys’ Tennis team this year. Scott smith, the winner of the 1987 Boys’ Tennis Award, is oil smiles after o victorious motch. 95 mmv 97 School Board Strives for Excellence in Education Members of rhe 1986-1987 Dexter Public School Board ore: Ron Medler, Jim Labror, Joe Boker, Gory Goines. Dr. Tom Henderson, ond Lehmon Godwin. All who hove meditated on the art of governing mankind hove been convinced that rhe fore of empires depends on rhe education of youth. — Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) The Education of Young People Is the Noblest of Professions Left: Dr. Som McGowen is superintendent of Dexrer IV11 Schools Bottom left: Mr. Joe Gibbons is the Administrative Assistant. Bottom right: Mr. Wayne Pressley is the Administrative Assistont ond the Director of Special Services. 99 Administrators Who Core Are the Key to Success at Dexter High School At right: Lewis Hux is the principol and Jim Holl Is the cssisrant principal of Dexter High School. Below: Mrs. Mary Ellen Dudley and Mrs. Brendo Pressley serve os secretaries to the principals. 100 High School Counselors Are Very Special People 101 Mathematics Adds Up At right: Mr. Lorry Louder, Miss Sondro Edmondson, Mr. Lorry White ond Mrs. Louro Often ore instructors of mathematics of DHS. Below: Sophomore geometry students David Davis osks, How con this be the distributive property? Bottom right: Mr. White's geometry students prove that moth reolly con be fun. m 102 In the Study of Sdence Lies the Formula for the Future The instructors in the Science Deportment ore Mr. Chorles Cooper. Mr. Jerry Hosmer. Mr. John Wode, Mr. Dill Flowers, ond Mrs Glendo Holifield. Mr. Cooper explains on assignment to sophomore Gino Summers. Mr. Wode offers expert ad- vice to o student who is con- ducing on experiment in In- troductory Physicol Science. 103 Communication Is the Key to Future Success The Language Arts Deport- ment consists of: Mrs. Vesto Boker, Mrs. Rhondo Stuever, Mr. Claudius Jenkins, Mrs. Lindo Dowdy ond Mrs. Judy Rimel. DH5 offers o variety of longuoge courses such os English I, II, III, ond IV, jour- nalism, speech ond Spanish. At right: Mrs. Rimel smiles in agreement with o point one of her students hos mode in o speech during on English II doss. At for right: Alwoys o good sport, Mr. Jenkins ploys the role of o Kennett Indian dur- ing o pep roily 104 Social Srudies dosses ore roughr by Mrs. Melbo Walker. Mr. Roy Sherfield, Mrs. Porsy Alexonder, and Mr. Don Goodwin. Social Studies Teaches Students About the World In Which They Live Far left: Phone colls ore on essenriol porr of a reocher's doy, especially for those who cooch three sports, os does Mr. Goodwin. At left: Mrs. Melbo Wolker mokes use of the overhead projector in on American History doss. 105 DH5 Special Services Has Teachers Who Care About Students Mrs. Rosemary Patmore is the librarian at DHS. Mrs. Pottmore is assisted by Mrs. Estelle Allen. At DH5 Reading Really Is FUNdamental 107 Students Learn About Living in Home Economic Classes at DHS Mrs. Carolyn Gould ond Mrs. Phyllis Hosrings reach Home Economics dosses or DHS. I As one of rhe FHA odvisors, Mrs. Hosrings works or rhe foorboll consession srond. Mrs. Gould is making o list ond checking ir rwice. 106 Agriculture Is the Past, Present and Future of Missouri Mr. Russell Romsey reaches DHS srudenrs Agriculture Science, Crops, Agricultural Business, Agriculture Power, ond Agriculture Construction. At left: Mr. Romsey proved to one of the better cooks or the FFA Breakfast in the honor of the faculty. Above: Toking inventory of o shipment of oranges for the annual FFA Holiday Fruit Sole is but one of the many duties of Mr. Romsey. 109 Industrial Arts Offers Hands-On Experience to Students at DHS Mr. Bryce Matthews is in charge of Shop, Industrial Arts, and Drafting. He is also on advisor to the Junior Class Prom Committees. Above: While Todd Foster ond Koren Dovlson concentrate on o rope, Mr. Matthews explains the new DHS sound system. At right: Mr. Matthews ond Chris Asberry construct o Beorcat TRasher” during Industrial Arts Class. 110 Physical Education Classes Builds Better Bodies Members of rhe Physical Educorion Depart- ment ore Mr. Don Jones. Mr. Mott Houg, ond Mr. Doyce Wooley. Besides their teaching duties, these men hove coaching responsibilities. Mr. Jones is on ossisront football coach. Mr. Houg is rhe Varsity foot- ball ond ossisront track cooch. Mr. Wooley coaches the wrestling teom ond serves os on ossisront in football. At for left: Mrs. Morey Vonce is o phys icol educorion instructor, os well os the volleyball ond softball cooch here or DH5. At left: Cooch Wooley enjoys one of our pep rallies. Ill Business Classes Prepare Students for the Working World Mrs. Diano Thrower. Mrs. Por Devaulr ond Mrs. Debbie Crow reoch Typing. Accounting, Recordkeep- ing. Office Procedures, Shorthand ond Doto Processing. Mr. Gene Pothoff is in chorge of Cooperative Education classes. Mrs. Debbie Crow proves rhot her smile is os good os her byte.'' 112 Mr. Clippord leods rhe Marching Beorcars ro onother fine performance. Fine Arts Department Showcases the Talents of Creative Students DHS is full of talent. The teachers in our fine Arts Depart- ment help to bring out rhe best in their students. Mrs. Mary Ruth Boone (ot left) heads the Vocal Music Deportment while Mr. Mike Clippord (at left) is in charge of instrumental music. Mrs. Mario Sherfield (below) teaches Art I, II, III and IV here ot DHS. 113 114 Class of 1990 The Algebra I team of Angi Scores, Heorher Harm, Suson Srurgess and Devlin Rldennour rook flrsr place or Moth field Doy. Freshman Class Officers for 1966-67 ore: Corey Mouser, President Jamie Dugger, Secrerory,- Karen Srevens, Treasurer; Greg DeProw, Vice-Presidenr. Freshmen Stephen Acord Kennerh Allstun Mike Anderson Rhonda Andrews Cindy Boird Joson Bon ken Michelle Barker Michelle Borks Doin Bess Dovid Billingsley Jerry Blogg Angelo Bostic Anisso Brown John Bryont Dono Buchonon Dovid Burnett Kim Burton Doken Butler George Coldwell Koren Corlson Jeono Corney Brion Cosey Jessica Chomberlain Angel Champion Thomos Clark Chris Cook Jennifer Coots Deono Corbin Steve Cornell Allen Cox Steve Cox Keith Croft 116 Class of 1990 Louro Cross Holly Crouch Moff Crouthers Kirk Crow Donno Crowden Tim Doniel Angelo Dovis Ginger Dovis Gronr DeProw Greg DeProw Wode DeProw Jolena Dobbeloere Brerr Dorton Kim Dowdy Jomie Dugger Bobby Eornesr Rondy Eornesr Stephen Elder Shannon England Morr Eubanks Denise Evons Bobby Finch Korie Fortmon Deonno Frank Shonno Goines Bryan Gorner Jon Gibson Rhondo Gillespie Brod Grubbs Heorher Honn Mike Hore Chris Harris 117 Class of 1990 Ginger Horrline Tommy Horry Seon Hastings Mike Hawkins Christie Hendrix Mott Henson Annette Hessling Atisho Hicks Dorron Hicks Mike Hill Ricki Hinmon Michael Hobbs Potrick Hobbs Kristi Horn Shannon Horner Jeff Hudgens Mark Hunsaker John Hurley Todd Irwin Mike Jonson Qrion Jines Chris Jones Kelly Jones Terro Kostner Jenny Keller Aoron Kidney Scott King Kendoll LoRue Doug Lounius Ricky Lowson Rondo LeGrond Jeonne Loveloce 118 Freshmen Joseph Molone Stocy Mongum Douglos Mortin Christie Morney Eorl Morney Jimmy McCoy Eric Mercolf Louro Miller Trovis Miller Trod Minton Mott Mitchell Amy Mofield Brian Morrison Corey Mouser Kendal Mouser Tonyo Mundoy Richard Myers Kevin Nix Todd O’Dell Goylo Ogelvie Jeona Porks Aoron Porris April Porrish Rofe Parsons Down Portney Creighton Patterson Angelo Pauling Janice Perkins Michelle Pixley Melisso Plunkett Rusty Pruett Gory Prunty 119 Freshmen Lonce Pry Brian Pyle Melindo Pyles James Pauls Bobbi Pay Tina Peinborr Mike Phodes Devlin Pidenour Suzanne Piehl Kevin Pimel Shelley Poberfs TorVimy Poberrs Vadro Poberrson Dorin Podgers Kelly Poss Devonno Powland Danny Pussell Poberr Sondage Angie Scores Mork Schwonres Thomos Scroggins Tony Seobaugh Greg Sells Scorr Sielerf John Simonis Bobby Slovings Jim Slinkord Koren Smirh Lori Spurgeon Doug Srallings Krisfi Sfonford Koren Srevens 120 Class of 1990 Tino Stickles Mork Srires Suson Sturgess Greg Thrower Wesley Tolbert Scott Townsend Greg Turner Heorher Vincent Jomes Wolker Michelle Wolker Michelle Word Mike Welch Jeffery Wells Tori Whitsel Mike Wilkison John Wilkison Shone Williams Shannon Williams Chris Williamson Williom Woodord Kenny Wrinkle. Terri Wyott Jeff Wright 121 The 1986-87 Sophomore Closs Officers ore: Jill Miller. Vice-President; Condy Howord, President, TisKo Busky, Treasurer; and Jackie Presley, Secretory (not pictured). The Sophomore Closs Favorites ore Louro Wright ond Scotr Kruse. Sophomores Sophomores Michoel Abernorhy Jeff Acord Brian Bailey Heorher Baker Porrick Barbour Sandy Barker Tina Barks Amy Bess Susan Billingsley Lori Bland Gwen Blankenship Kristi Blankenship Eric Boyer Kristina Boyles Julie Brehmer Ginny Breitweg Kevin Britton Tina Brown Robin Bryant Tina Burns Tiska Buskey Lynn Cagle Down Cormon Jeff Corney Paulo Corhey Joy Cato Chris Chamberlain Michoel Chambers David Chonnell Jeff Chastain David Chasteen Thomas Christian 124 Class of 1989 Steve Cliff Mark Coburn Dusty Cole Tereso Condiet Lorionn Cornell Kim Cox Kristi Cox Mike Cox Liso Dovidson Dovid Dovis Justin Deon Louro DeBerry Chris Diebold Lorry Dowdy Keith Duffie Dovid Duke Jim Elledge Donno Elliott Suson England Sereno Foris Bloine Feothersron Joner Forkum Lourie Former Stephoni Fulford John Goines Tereso Gardner Fowndo Gloss Louro Gow Pom Grohom Kerri Grobe Cheryl Grubbs Tino Grubbs 125 Class of 1989 Lorry Harmon Jeff Hemby Cheryl Henderson Down Henson Ginger Hester Morlo Hinton Corrie Holifield Mott Hol'field Sherry Holtzho jser Jennifer Horn John Horn Condy Hov ord Kim Hubbord Trocey Hufford Lori Hunsaker Derick Hux Jimmy Jarrell Sissy Jorrell Monico Jines Chod Johnson Shoundous Johnson Bobby Joiner Dole Jones Lou'o Jones Shielo Jordon Scott Joseph Loro Kent Billy Kidd Mark Kirkbride Scott Kruse Poulo LoBrot Liso Loyron 126 Sophomores Sherry Layton Gloria Leathers Kelly Lee Laura Link Stephanie Louder Lisa Lovins Paulo Manuel Vance Maple Jeff Mosterson Maile Mottmiller Lyndell Martin Billy Mathis Carol McClain Eugene McConnell William McCoy Jeff McFoll Jody McGuire Shea McMunn Cloy Medford Roger Medler Diana Middleton Kristi Mier Jeremy Miles Shannon Miles Joy Miller Jill Miller Dianna Mitchell Keith Monroe Lorna Moore Paulo Morgan Belinda Morse Mike Mullins 127 Sophomores Kip Musgrove Orion Owens Coroline Pormenrer Meredith Pouling Sondy Phillips Arlen Pixley Den Plunk Suson Presby Jockie Pressley Keren Pullum Suson Quinton Orion Rehm Amy Reid Drod Richord Kristi Roberts Jomie Robinson Glendo Rodgers Angie Rogers Jeff Rogers Brett Roper Kristin Senders John Schoefer Anthony Shanks Mott Shipmon Sherm Smith Tim Smith Billy Spence Phillip Stoley Carol Stornes John Steward Brent Srewort Angeliso Stoker 126 Bloke Srroder Gino Summers Tommy Swinney Kevin Tucker Jeff Thomos Mark Turner John Unge Steve Vonce Jason Wode Kyle Wolker Trocyee Wolker Angelo Word Tommy Word Steve Worlick Michelle Worren Ron Weathers Condoce Willioms Gene Williomson Trisho Willioms Douglos Wilson Ricky Wolpers Bobbi Koy Wooley Kneolin Wright Louro Wright Gory Wrinkle Mike Yeorby Liso Young 129 - .' . Juniors Juniors Terry Acton Dora Adorns Trovis Adoms Rick Alexander Michelle Arnold Tommy Ash Ston Aurry Terri Backus Keirh Boker Angelo Berber Koyleno Barker Deon Bornes Heorher Beam Scorr Becker Eric Belcher Allen Below Tony Blonkenship Krisrino Bowling Borry Bowmon Tommy Brock Corole Brown Joson Bryont Jimmie Bryonr Julie Burleson Richard Burns Sondro Campbell Romono Cohow Christy Chodwell Rhondo Chodwell Tommy Chaffin Tino Chompion Kenny Chosroin 132 Jill Clork Dolcendo Cluck Kelly Conner Lori Conner Dill Consronr Kevin Corbin Condee Corlies Jeonnie Courrer Porricio Cowori Mork Cox Shelly Cox Croig Crow Joy Doniel Pere Dornell Kelly Dovis Lori Dovis Cory Deon Jim Deberry Joe Dillohunry Amy Dowdy Morr Dube Aniro Dudley Dovid Duley Morr Duley Jomes Duncon Shoron Edwords Jerry Elder Morr Enox Tomro Flonigon Scorr Foster Todd Foster Denise Goono Class of 1988 100 Class of 1988 Greg Garner Travis Gibson Pom Grubbs Paulo Honn Cathie Harmon Dona Hassell Joel Henderson Mike Henderson Robin Henson Leigh Ann Hessling Paul Hessling Dorren Hillis Cyndee Holder Louro Horton Brondon Hunt Robert Hunt Monico Jockson Jeff Jonson Cosey Jones Michelle Jones Terre Kostner Veronica Kelley Tino Kiger Bryon King Dovid Koonce Kothryn Lancaster Deonno Londesmon Tonyo Long Scott Lewis Keith Martin Valentino Moson Michelle McCloin 134 Juniors Lynn McCool Sfonley McCollough Brian McCulley Amy McDonold Shonnon McGhee Kore McGonigol Chris McGowen Robert McMullin Pom Meodows Kevin Medler Mory Medlin Julie Menley Chris Miller Govin Miller Regino Miller Tino Minton Stephonie Mitchell Keith Montgomery Cloudio Moody Condi Moor Deono Moore Mork Moore Mike Moore Joe Murphy Tommy Newmon Shonnon Nix Scott Northern Louro Northington Debbie Ockel Mike Overfelt Kim Owens Hiren Porel 105 Juniors Joan Perkins Noncy Pettigrew Sobrino Peters Aoron Pixley Gregg Poerz Dovid Pruitt Roy Pullum Michelle Pyle Cheryl Randolph Rodney Rouscher Dovid Rozer Michael Riddle Joney Riley Morty Risse Dorrell Roberts Dovid Robinson Deon Rodgers Pom Rossi Julio Rowe Jeff Scowden Missy Seobough Rebecca Seochrist Kim Shelton Lori Sillimon Doug Simpson Teresa Slaughter Rick Smoil Dione Stafford Tony Stafford Sherry Stallings Roy Stickles Pom Swinney Kiro Tolkington Tereso Toylor Mike Walker Becky Womble 136 Class of 1988 Mortho Word Doniel Watkins Mike Worlick Eorl Wheeler David White Brett Williams David Williams Bobbie Willis Brenda Wilson Toro Woods Robin Young Jomes Yount 137 138 - II Never Say Goodbye Senior doss fovorires ore Tracey Mouser ond Chris ftimel. Senior Class Officers are Lou Ann Solidum, President; Koren Dovison, Vice-President; Scort Pice, Treasurer; and Lorrie Ann Drown, Secretory. 139 Seniors Bur I've Loved These Days Now it comes a rime ro say good-bye We've shown our hearts con be mode ro cry We've tried ir oil with no regret Without a hitch, with no upset They've said it's all o passing phase Bur I've loved these days. We hong our hopes on a golden chain Our post is gone, washed by the rain The future awaits like a haunting hoze But I've loved these days Friends hove come and they will go When we'll meet again, I'll never know Just a memory to ease the poin Someday I'll change my wondering ways Bur I've loved these days. Janelle Barker Chuck Abies Filledour lives with Chuckables. Tim Adams Duty, honor and country. Kevin Allstun Famousfor forming. Regina Allstun Understanding and sensitive. Chris Asberry It's not what you do, it's whot you get away with. Richard Ash In and our of cars. 140 m Bruce Baker Tall, dark and handsome.” Janelle Barker How do you spell party J-a-n-e-l-l-e” Jeff Barker Who me? Surely nor!” Billy Barker I was wrong . . . once.” Karin Baughn A friend in sunshine and ii shade.” Shane Beach Mode points with BEARCA wrestling fans.” Shane Bess Life is WONDERFUL.” Sherri Bess Believes in doing things right. Kellie Blankenship A girl who loved sports.” Brad Boone Boys just wanna have fun. Tyra Borders A faithful friend. 5cott Boroff He stole our hearts right away. Dean Bowlse He looks very innocent, but Tammy Bowling Her eyes did her talking for her. Larrie Ann Brown Our sweetheart in sweats. Kristie Barnett Fame and fortune will find its way to her door. 142 Reeboks Bon Jovi Sherry Caldwell Believes that wishes can come true.'' Damon Cartwright An authentic DHS hero. Angela Casey If common sense were worth money, Angelo would be rich. Pam Cathey A welcome addition to the class of '87. Beverly Cato Always seen with a smile. Brian Chambers He marched to the beat of on electric bongo. Becky Christian Queen of our hearts. Mike Conway Mowhawk Mon Julie Coots Talking was her favorite sport. 143 Swatch Watches Kim Cox Making mischief was her favorire sport. Reed Culbertson If life is a game, Reed is a winner. Alan Cullum An all-around nice guy. Toni Culver Watch out for the Pizza Express. Chuck Davis Pleasing personality. Karen Davison Always there to lend a help- ing hand. April Dodson Happy go lucky. Ronnie Ellis Firsthand knowledge from a second-hand car. Wendy Ferguson Are we having fun yet? 144 MTV Kim Fields Never or o loss for words. Cissy Fowler No more homework. Velvo Foyle A talented young lady. Larry Gilbow When it comes to drums or basketball, Lorry can't be beat. Randy Gilooly Nice guys finish first. Laura Green Determined to do her best. Jason Gregory Every doy is o Saturday. 145 Rhinestones Monico Hector Sparkled on the softball diamond. Kendal Heuer He never met a lady he didn't like. Tonya Hoggard Never a dull moment. Dana Horn A colorful character.” Shayne Horner He always had the last word. Mark Jacques Live it up today; for tomorrow you may hove a rest. Tom James Tells it like it should be. 146 Z-95 Brad Jaques Innocent until proven guilty. Brod Johnson Hod o passion for vanilla milkshakes. Melissa Johnson Kind and considerate. Stephanie Joiner Guaranteed to be 100% nice gal. Tammy Jones A party? Where? Brian Kayler Is deserving of success. Bill Keating You con always depend on him. Lisa Koonce She could not stay away from DHS. 147 Sundays at the Lake Christie Keller A good friend to oil. York Keusenkothen Keeps in good shape — in- side and out. Shelly Kirby Won honors in athletics and academics. Debbie Laird Good-natured gal. Mark Lake Soys it best in o song. Penny Lillard Success |s a part of her plan. Gloria Link They even named a song after her. Todd Long Mode the most of his senior year. Danny Lusk Baseball was his favorite sport. 148 Graduation Donna McCollough A heart of gold. Stan McCollough You con count on Stan the Mon. Bill McFaddin One in a million. Brian McGowen Manager of a winning team. Tracy McKinney Always in the groove. Steve McRoy Courage conquers oil. Kevin Miranda Song his way to fame. 149 Scholarships Stephen Mitchell Cool, colm, ond connected. Shannon Mock Purpose ond pride. Brad Moore Proud to be on American. Tracey Mouser Isn't she wonderful? Tim Newell He will find happiness on the rood of. life. Lee Parks At home at Town and Country. Bill Pope His cor was his castle. 150 William Pulliam Headed in rhe right direction. Tracy Putnam Sometimes nonsense mokes sense to me. Christina Rahm Laughter is o precious gift. Barbara Reynolds Blonds really do hove more fun. Betty Presby Hello, old friend. Camantha Pruett A favorite with one ond oil. David Powers He marched to rhe BEARCAT bear. Denim Jackets Scott Rice STUCO Standout Chris Rimel Mr. WONDERFUL' Glen Rodgers Born ro be proud.' Jennifer Ross She hod o mind of her own. Loro Rowland Personality plus a whole lot more. Jerry Sandusky Better known os Bo. Steve Schwantes Come on, moke my day.' 152 Mini Skirts David Sells Can usually be found cruisin' the town.'' Shannon Shipman He’d rather be huntin' or fishin'. Chris Shy Always first at the finish line. Michelle Silvey Friendship is forever. Alan Slaughter All American boy. Brian Smith Plays a mean guitar. Kyle Smith We salute The Boss. Scott Smith At home on the road. Susan Smith Always managed to get her name in the paper. 150 Remember When Lou Ann Solidum To know her is to love her. LoRhonda Stanford A fun-lovin' gal. Tim Stearns Mon in motion. Nathan Stevens All-State Note. Dianne Stites If you wont my opinion . . . Jamie Swallows Only the best in life will be good enough. Leslie Taylor Life is for the lively ones. 154 Darren Temples One of our future farmers. College Melissa Townsend She took advantage of th joys of life. Richard Tucker Determined to do his best. Jackie Turner Diamonds ore o girls' be: friend. Joeli Turner A keen mind and generou spirit. Diana Vankleek She's os nice os they come. John Wade At home in the greoi outdoors. Ryan Wamble He gets all the facts ond ther decides for himself. Steven Ward His sights ore set on the future. 155 Freedom Troy Ward When the going got rough, Troy got roughter. Tim Watson Always mode his point. Tom Watson He's o good oie boy. Toby Watson Never soy never. Todd Wilson It was nice to hove him bock. John Wilkinson A very speciol kind of guy. Emelia Williamson She's os cute os they come. Leah Wright At DHS, she reigns supreme. Rhonda Young Our Big W was footloose and fancy free. 156 Jennifer Ross, Trocy Purnom ond Tommy Jones ore convinced that Seniors ore Number 1 Shone Dess, Brod Doone, ond Shannon Shlpmon odd o lirrle humor ro the cooking chores or rhe FFA Breakfosr. Mark Lake, Todd Wilson ond Tom James odd o few smiles fo ony class. Senior Snapshots Emelio Williamson wos proud ro earn rhe honor of Dornwormlng Queen. 157 Chuck Abies FFA (1, 2, 3, 4); Ind. Arts (1); SOE (4). Tim Adams FFA (1, 2, 3, 4); SOE (4); Football (3, 4), Lettered (3, 4), Captain (4). Kevin Allstun FFA (1,2, 3, 4); Band (1). Regina Allstun Pep Club (1, 2); Band (1); Basketball (1, 2, 3), Lettered (3); Softball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (1,2, 3, 4), MVP (3). Chris Asberry Student Council (1); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Representative (4); Pep Club (1, 2); Prom Committee (3); Football (1); Basketball (1, 2); Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (1, 2, 3, 4); Miss DHS Escort (1). Bruce Baker Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Speech and Debate (2); MES (3); Stage Band (2, 3, 4); Golf (2); Tennis (3, 4), Lettered (4); Jazz Award (3); All-County Band (1, 2, 3, 4). Janelle Barker Band (1), President (1), Flag Corps (1, 2, ); Student Council (2, 3, 4), Vice President (4); Class President (3) FHA (2); Pep Club (1, 2); Model UN (3), Ambassador (3, 4); Honor Roll ( 1, 2, 3, 4); Speech and Debate (2, 3); Yearbook Staff (3, 4); Yearbook Co- Editor (4); Newspaper Staff (3, 4); Powder Puff (1, 2, 3, 4); Basketball Cheerleader (1, 2, 3, 4), Captain (4); Football Cheerleader (3, 4), Captain (4); Class Favorite (1) ; Scholar Bowl (1). Jeff Barker FCA (2); MES (3); Student Council (4); Year- book Staff (3, 4); Newspaper Staff (3, 4); Wrestling (1); Tennis (2); Football Manager (4); Academic Award for Number One Student (2); Missouri Scholar's Academy (2) ; NHS (4). William Barker Band (1, 2, 3, 4); MES (3); Newspaper Staff (3, 4); Yearbook Staff (3, 4); All-County Band (2, 3) ; Football (1, 2, 3); NHS (4). Karin Baughn Acapella Choir (3); COE (4). Shane Bess FFA (1, 2, 3, 4; COE (4). Sherri Bess FHA (1,2, 3). Kellie Blankenship Pep Club (1, 2); FHA (1, 2, 3, 4); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Student Council (4); Volleyball (1,3, 4) , Lettered (3, 4); Softball (2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4); Basketball (2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4); Powder Puff (1, 2, 3, 4); Honorable Mention Volleyball (3); Fall Homecom- ing Queen (3); Winter Homecoming Queen (4). Brad Boone Band (1, 2); FFA (1, 2, 3, 4); COE (4). Tyro Borders FHA (1,2, 3), Treasurer (2), Secretary (3); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); FT A (1); Pep Club (1, 2); Powder Puff (1). Dean Bowles Wrestling (2, 3); Golf (2). Tammy Bowling Pep Club (1); FHA (2); Mixed Chorus (1); COE (4); Football Cheerleader (1). Larrie Ann Brown Student Council (3, 4); Closs Secretary (4); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Executive Council (4); Pep Club (1, 2); MES (3); Band (1); Twirler (1); FBLA (4); Yearbook Staff (3, 4); Newspaper Staff (3, 4); Volleyball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4); Basketball (1, 2); Softball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4); Powder Puff (1, 2, 3, 4); Basket- ball Cheerleader (4); Girls' Stare (3); Prom Committee Chairman (3); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); NHS (4); Academic Letter (2, 3, 4); All-Conference Honorable Menrion Volleyball (3); Highest Batting Average in Soft- ball (2); Captain of Magazine Sales (3); Highest Magazine Seller (3); Miss DHS Candidate (3); Powder Puff Escort (1, 2, 3). Troy Burns Vocational-Agriculture (1, 2, 3, 4). Damon Cartwright FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Prom Committee- (3); Choir (1, 2); Football (1,2,3, 4), Lettered (3, 4), Captain (4); Wrestling (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (1, 2, 3, 4); Track (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Winter Homecoming Escorr (3). Angela Casey Notre Masque (2); Speech and Debate (2, 3); FHA (1); Mixed Chorus (1, 4); Girls' State (3). Pam Cathey FBLA (3, 4); Girls' Chorus (4); Yearbook Staff (4); Newspaper Staff (4); Honor Roll (4); Foreign Language Club (4), Secretary (4). Beverly Cato FHA (2); Band (1,2); Choir (1,2) Pep Club (1, 2); Academi Award (2, 3); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3). Brian Chambers MES (3); Academic Award (2, 3, 4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Scholar Bowl (4); Chemistry Day (4). Becky Christian Band (1, 2), Flag Corp (1, 2); FHA (2); Pep Club (1, 2); Basketball Cheerleader (1, 2), Lettered (1, 2); Football Mascot (1), Lettered (1); Wrestling Cheerleader (3), Lettered (3); Choir Princess Candidate (1); Miss DHS Candidate (2), First Attendant (3); Basket- ball Homecoming Queen (3). 158 Mike Conway Band (1, 2); Stage Band (2, 3); Speech and Debate (1); All-County Band (2); FCA (1, 2); Pep Club (1, 2); Football (3, 4); Lettered (4); Track (1, 2); Wrestling (3, 4), Lettered (3, 4). Julie Coots Choir (1, 2, 3, 4); Student Council (1, 3); Band (1, 4), Drum Major (1, 4); Pep Club (1, 2); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); Wrestling Cheerleader (1, 2), Captain (2); Football Cheerleader (3); Basketball Cheerleader (3, 4); NHS (4); Honor Poll (1, 2, 3, 4); Miss DHS Candidate (1); Winter Homecoming Candidate (3). Kim Cox FBLA (3), Secretary (3); Speech and Debate (3) . Reed Culbertson FFA (1, 2, 3, 4), Vice-President (4). Karen Davison Pep Club (1, 2); FHA (1, 2, 3, 4), Regional Representative (2), Regional Secretary (3); Regional Parliamentarian (4); Student Council (3); Class Vice-President (4); Basketball (1); Academic Award (2, 3); Most Active Award FHA (2). April Dodson FHA (1); COE (4); Honor Roll (1,2). Wendy Ferguson FHA (1); Pep Club (1); Choir (2); COE (4) ; Mixed Chorus (1); Powder Puff (3). Kim Fields Band (1, 2); Pep Band (1, 2); Speech and Debate (4); FLC (4); Track (3, 4), Lettered (4); Powder Puff (3, 4). Cissy Fowler FHA (1). Velvo Foyle Pep Club (1, 2); Notre Mosque (1); Band (1,2); Track (1); Merit Achievement Award (3). Larry Gilbow Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Stage Band (3, 4); Acapella Choir (1, 2, 3, 4); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); Student Council (2); Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4), Cap- tain (4); Boys' State (3); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Choir Princess Escort (1,3); Miss DHS Escort (1); Fall Homecom- ing Escort (3); Winter Homecoming Escort (3); Band Queen Escort (2). Laura Green Pep Club (1); FLC (2); Honor Roll (1,2, 3). Jason Gregory FFA (2). Monica Hector FHA (1); FCA (2); MES (1); Band (1, 2); Pep Club (1, 2); Tennis (2); Basketball (1); Softball (2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4). Kendal Heuer FCA (3, 4); Band (1, 2); Choir (1); Basket- ball (1); Golf (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4); NHS (4). Tonya Hoggard FHA (1,2, 3); Attendance Award; COE (4). Dana Horn FTA (1), FLC (1, 2), Secretary (2); Mixed Chorus (1, 4). Mark Jacques Pep Club (1, 2); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); Prom Committee (3); Football (1, 2, 3), Lettered (1,2, 3); Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (1, 2, 3, 4); Highest Bat- ting Average (3); Miss DHS Escort (3). Tom James FCA (1, 2); Pep Club (1, 2); Band (1, 2); Stage Band (1, 2, 3, 4); FFA (1); Speech and Debate (2) ; Track (2); Honor Roll (2). Brad Jaques FCA (4); Football (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4); Baseball (4), Lettered (4). Brad Johnson FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); Pep Club (1, 2); Band (1); Football (1, 2, 3, .4), Lettered (3, 4); Track (1, 2); Basketball (1); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Academic Award (2, 3); Scholar Bowl (2). Melissa Johnson COE (4). Stephanie Joiner COE (4). Tammy Jones FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); FBLA (2, 4); Pep Club (1, 2); Band (1, 2), Twirler (1, 2); Acapella Choir (1,2, 3) ; Class Vice-President (2); Basketball Cheerleader (3); Powder Puff (1, 2, 3, 4); Track (1); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Number One Raring in Choir (1, 2, 3). Christie Keller Band (1), Flag Corps (1); FHA (2): FLC (1); COE (4). Mark Keusenkothen FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); Football (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4); Track (2); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4). Shelly Kirby FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); FBLA (2); Pep Club (1, 2); Acapella Choir (1, 2, 3); MES (3); Drum Major (1); Class Secretary (1); Volleyball (1, 2, 3, 4); Volleyball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4); Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4); Softball (2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4); Track (1), Lettered (1); MVP Offense Volleyball (3); All- Conference Volleyball (3); All-Conference Honorable Mention Volleyball (2); Leading Rebounder Basketball (3) ; Best Free Throw Percentage (3); Best Batting Average (3); Highest Accumulated Points Track (1); Winter Homecoming Candidate (3); Fall Homecoming Candidare (4). Debbie Laird FHA (1,2, 3). Mark Lake Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Choir (1, 2, 3, 4); Golf (2, 3) ; All-Srare Choir (3); All-Disrricr Choir (3); Boys' Srare (3) ; Srare Music Fesrival (2, 3). Gloria Link Band (1, 2); Pep Band (1); FLC (1); Speech and Debare (1). Todd Long Band (1, 2, 3, 4); All-Counry Band (1). Donny Lusk Baseball (2, 3, 4), Lerrered (4). Bill McFoddin FFA (1, 2, 3, 4); Band (1, 2,); SOE (4). Brian McGowen Band (1, 2); FCA (1, 2); FBLA (3); Model UN (3); Foorball (2, 3, 4), Lerrered (3, 4); Golf (1,2,3, 4); Boys' Srare (3); Academic All-American (3). Tracey McKinney Honor Boll (3). Kevin Miranda Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Acapella Choir (1,2, 3, 4); Speech ond Debore (1, 2, 3, 4); FBLA (1, 2); Norre Masque (1); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); All-Disrricr Choir (2, 3); All-Counry Bond (1, 2, 3, 4); District Band Conresr (1, 2, 3, 4). Shannon Mock Pep Club (1, 2); FBLA (3); Band (1, 2); Baskerball (1,2, 3), Lerrered (3); Sofrball (1,2, 3), Ler- rered (2, 3); NHS (4); Number One Srudenr (3); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Academic Award (2, 3, 4). Bradley Moore Choir (1, 2, 3). Tracey Mouser Srudenr Council (1, 2, 3, 4), Secrerary (4) ; FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); Band (1, 2); Pep Club (1, 2); MES (3); FLC (1, 2, 3); Yearbook Sraff (3, 4), Yearbook Editor (4); Newspaper Sraff (3, 4); Model UN (1, 3); Speech and Debare (1); Powder Puff (1, 2, 3, 4); Baskerball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lerrered (3, 4); NHS (4), Presi- ded (4); Academic Award (2, 3, 4); Honor Roll (1,2, 3, 4); DAR Good Cirizen (4); Magazine Sales Caprain (3). Tim Newell FFA (1,2, 3); Choir (1). David Powers FLC (1, 2, 3); Presided (2); Band (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Tennis (1, 2); Foreign Language Award (1,2, 3). Berry Presby Pep Club (1, 2); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Basker- ball Manager (3). Camantha Pruert Band (1, 2); Acapella Choir (1, 2, 3, 4); FT A (1); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); All-Disrricr Choir (1, 2, 3, 4); NHS (4); Srare Choir Conresr (1, 2, 3, 4). Tracy Purnam FHA (1, 2); Pep Club (1, 2); Choir (1,2, 3) ; Cheerleader (1, 2), Caprain (2). Christina Rohm FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Vice-Presided (3, 4); Pep Club (1, 2); Speech and Debare (1, 2); FLC (1,3, 4) ; MES (3); Acapella Choir (1, 2, 4); Srudenr Council (2, 4); Class Treasurer (1, 2, 3); Volleyball (1, 2, 3, 4); Baskerball Cheerleader (1), Mascot (4); Track (1,2, 3); Best Christian Arhlere (3); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4). Barbara Reynolds FFA (1, 2, 3, 4). Scott Rice Pep Club (1, 2); COE (4); Mixed Chorus (1); Class Treasurer (4); Student Council (2, 3, 4); Powder Puff Cheerleader (1). Chris Rimel Srudenr Council (1, 2, 3, 4), Srudenr Body President (4); Class President (1, 2); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); MES (3); NHS (4): Speech and Debate (1, 2, 3, 4), Secrerary (4); FBLA (4); Tennis (1,2, 3), Lettered (3); Sophomore Pilgrimage (2); Boys' State (3); Class Favorite (2, 3); Miss DHS Escort (2, 3); Scholar Bowl (2, 4); FBLA Srare Competition (4); Magazine Sales Caprain (3). Jennifer Ross FCA (1, 2); Pep Club (1, 2); Band (1); Baskerball Cheerleader (2); Sofrball (3), Lerrered (3). Lora Rowland Band (1, 2, 3, 4), Flag Corps (1, 2, 3, 4), Caprain (4); FHA (2, 3, 4); FLC (1); COE (4). Steve Schwades Track (1); Baseball (4); Lettered (4). David Sells Golf (1, 2, 3, 4), Lerrered (4); Honor Roll (1, 2); Foorball (1); Miss DHS Escort. Shannon Shipman FFA (1, 2, 3, 4), Sentinel (2, 3); Band (1, 2); COE (4). Chris Shy Foorball (1, 2); Track (2, 3, 4), Lerrered (2, 3, 4). Michele Silvey Band (1,2, 3), Flag Corps (1,2, 3); Pep Club (1, 2); FHA (2); All-Counry Bond (3); Powder Puff (2). Alan Slaughter Band (1, 2, 3, 4). Robert Slavings Football (1, 2); Track (1, 2). 160 Kyle Smith Bond (1, 2, 3, 4); Yearbook (3, 4); Newspaper Staff (3, 4), Newspaper Editor (4); Mixed Chorus (1); NHS (4) Academic Award (2, 3, 4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4). Scott Smith Tennis (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (1, 2, 3, 4); District Tennis Champions (3). Susan Smith Band (1, 2); FBLA (2, 3, 4); Art (1, 2, 3, 4); Newspaper Staff (3, 4); Yearbook Staff (3, 4); NHS (4); Track (3), Lettered (3); Powder Puff (4). Lou Ann Solidum Student Council (3, 4), Treasurer (4); Class Vice-President (3); Class President (4); FCA (1,2, 3, 4), Executive Council (3, 4); Pep Club (1, 2); Model UN (2, 3); Newspaper Staff (3, 4); Yearbook Staff (3, 4); FHA (1, 2, 3, 4), Historian (2), Vice-President (3, 4); Tennis (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4); Basketball (1, 2, 3), Lettered (3); Softball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4); Powder Puff (1, 2); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Academic Award (2, 3, 4); NHS (4); Prom Committee Chairman (3); Award for Number One Tennis Player (4); Fall Homecoming First Attendant (2); Fall Homecoming Candidate (4). Tim Stearns Band (1, 2); All-County Band (2); Stage Band (1); MTI (1, 2); Tennis (1, 2). Nathan Stevens FCA (2, 3, 4); Acapella Choir (3, 4); Football (2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4), Captain (4); Basket- ball (2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4); Baseball (3, 4), Lettered (3, 4); All-Conference Football (3); All-District Football (3); MVP (3); Choir Princess Escort (2); Fall Homecoming Escort (4); All-State Football. Dionne Stites FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), Executive Council (4); FLC (1, 2, 3); Pep Club (1, 2); Acapella Choir (1, 2); MES (3); Student Council (1, 2); Volleyball (1, 2, 3, 4), Let- tered (2, 3, 4); Softball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4); Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4); MVP Defense Volleyball (3); All-Conference Volleyball (3); NHS (4); Academic Award (2, 3, 4); Football Homecoming Can- didate (4). Leslie Toylor Pep Club (1, 2); Band (1, 2); FCA (1, 3); FBLA (4); Basketball (1); Powder Puff (1, 2, 3, 4). Richard Tucker FFA (1, 2, 3, 4); Band (1). Jackie Turner Notre Masque (2); Pep Club (1, 2); Choir (1); FLC (1, 3, 4), Treasurer (3); FHA (1); MES (3); FT A (1), Treasurer (1); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Moth Day (2, 3) ; Chemistry Day (3); NHS (4), Secretary (4); National Leadership and Service Award (4); Candy Striper (1,2, 3, 4), President (2, 3), Secretary (4). Diane VanKleek Football Cheerleader (1), Co-Captain (1). Todd Vincent FFA (3). John Wade FCA (1, 2); Basketball Manager (1, 2, 3, 4); Tennis (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4). Ryan Wamble FCA (1, 2, 3, 4), MES (3); Industrial Arts Club (3); Football (1); Track (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (1,2, 3, 4); Cross-Country (2, 3, 4), Lettered (2, 3, 4), Co- Captain (3), Captain (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Boys' Stare (3); NHS (4). Troy Ward FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); Band (1); Pep Club (2); Stage Band (2, 3); Football (1, 2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4); All-Conference Honorable Mention (4); All-District Honorable Mention (4); Track (1,2); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4) ; NHS (4). Toby Watson Wrestling (2, 3, 4), Lettered (3, 4). Emelia Williamson FHA (1, 2, 3, 4); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Pep Club (1, 2); Basketball Mascot (2); Volleyball Manager (3, 4), Lettered (3, 4), Lettered (3, 4); Basket- ball Manager (3, 4), Lettered (3, 4); Honor Roll (2); Miss DHS Candidate (2); Band Queen (4); Barnwarming Queen (4). Todd Wilson Pep Club (1, 2); FCA (2, 4); FFA (1, 2, 3, 4); Football (1, 2, 4), Lettered (4); Track (1). Leah Wright Band (1, 2), Flag Corps (1), Captain (1); Acapella Choir (1, 2, 3, 4); FCA (1, 2, 3, 4); Pep Club (1, 2); Class Secretary (2, 3); Class Treasurer (1); Volleyball (1); Track (1, 2); Wrestling Cheerleader (1, 2); Basketball Cheerleader (3, 4); Football Cheerleader (2, 3, 4); Powder Puff (1, 2, 3, 4); All-District Choir (2); Number One Rating at District (1,2, 3); Choir Princess (1, 3); Miss DHS (4). Rhonda Young FHA(1); Pep Club(1, 2,). 161 Top Seniors Earn Membeships in National Honor Society Members of the Notional Honor Society include: Shelly Kirby, Lou Ann Solidum, Suson Smirh, Julie Coots, Kristie Dornett, Lorry Gilbow, Christina Rohm, Chris Rimel, Shannon Mock, Lorrie Ann Drown, Brian McGowen, Comontho Pruett, Karen Dovlson, William Darker, Jackie Turner, Trocey Mouser, Dionne Stites, Kyle Smith, Jeff Darker, Ryan Womble, Kendall Heuer, Domon Cartwright, ond Troy Word. NH5 members must hove or least a 3.0 grade average ond receive a vote of con- fidence from the DHS faculty. Membership is based on leadership, character, and school service. Only 15% of the senior class is eligi- ble, with 10% selected during the spring of the junior year ond 5% chosen the next foil. Membership in this organization is a high honor and the select students ore proud to represent their school and community. Ishmael Smith and Rosemary Patmore ore the group's advisors. Officers ore: Kristie Dornett, Vice-President; Trocey Mouser, President ond Jackie Turner, Secretory. 162 Above: Valedictorian Shannon Mock urged her classmates to live a balanced life. NH5 Graduates Below: Salutotorion Tracey Mouser told her fellow graduates to olwoys stoy close and stick together. 160 Seniors are Very Important Persons Around DHS 164 Members of the Class of '87 Know How to Have a Good Time 165 v •-