Dumas High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Dumas, AR)

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Mr. Mike Boyd demonstrated negative and affirmative sides to a debate with the help of Mike Riley. ,.,.--s--in 5 5 ,X . Ag . wssjh, ...., i 1 fi' Q. wr., Y Qs A V HA' These students weren't too sure what to expect from Mr. Boyd's speech class. Mike Boyd - Speech I, II, and Drama. 'N '69 Speech 23 N

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sfand up! Speak Up! Speech was one of the more popular courses offered at DHS to the students. The courses in Speech were designed to teach students the basic fundamentals and techniques of public speaking. The students in Speech l learned how to stand and speak correctly before an audience. They gave speeches, debates, analyzed poems and works of prose. Basic parliamentary procedure was also taught in the course. Speech ll offered a more in depth approach to Speech l. Those in Drama acted in plays and learned the technical aspects of the stage. Seven students from DHS attended Student Congress at Little Rock during November. Student Congress provided first hand experience in debate and parlimentary procedure. 1985 - 86 Speech Club: Curtis Chatham, Vicki Cossey. Cheryl Davis, Leslie White, Jennifer Dancer, Allison Prewitt, Melissa Weser, Stephen Puryear, Dewanda Trotter, Mark Hurst, Lisa Clark, Andrew Massey, David Cowgill, Scott Rosegrant, Dwana Chatham. Chandra Fleming, Leslie Livingston, Cynthia Baker, Tina Buchanna, Sandra Banyard, Cindy Martin, Aaron McGee, Melinda Eldridge. Tino Hubbard, Tim Wilken, Daryl McGehee, Steven Backus, Shane Weatherford. Rodney Block, Monta Kellebrew, Kelly Bailey, Scottie Harrison. Michael Woodyard, Greg Vickers, Kevin Mayo, Julius Davidson, Keith Hurst, Hugh Spires, Leigh Ann White, Lori Adcock, Holly Smith, Michelle Weser, Kim Fleming, Hammett Evans, Ezell Branch, Travis Taylor, Deon Earls, Lee Stevens, Tony Davis. John Wells, Doug Mullins. These Student Congress Members planned strategy with Mike Boyd, their advisor. 22 Speech FW f Kilisig' ' Kip .. .- , 94

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24 The Wiz Music! Lights! Curtain The spring production of The MZ provided a light - hearted, musical comedy for the Dumas community. The Broadway musical, based on Frank L. Baum's novel The Mzord of OZ, was performed by the DHS Speech Club. The students and other volunteers put in long hours of hard work and preparation for the production. Money for the musical was raised by selling advertisements. Mike Boyd, speech teacher at DHS and Speech club sponsor, directed and produced the musical with the assistance of Alyce Smith. Music for the production was provided by an all student pit band with the assistance and direction of James Turnbo, DHS band director. The back drop of Emerald City was the biggest ever. lt was designed and painted by DHS students. Mr. Boyd oversees as Marilyn Sue Harris puts her life in the arms of Stephen Woodyard and James Tlner. Dorthy CConstance Mayj helps Scarecrow, CEzell Branchj down from his support. FIC