Happy High School - Roundup Yearbook (Happy, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1974 volume:

1974 R kWuf) Happy l-llglvQcliool!' Uap T aM $ Oj fytCtMjdi MJUJs hltVUUK0; 2 iZ ucg cQfijdn Qm 1 oW Tk fcft’s dctlUMMlg 4 5 6 You CCtfc hteA it yOu toy. 7 Y , Oj KfeUP wo I! L’$ 8 9 10 CO � taiC| fa joy, co m tg Ui dov . koup get to- thos Actarffecs 13 CtoufcoyS Stay Tough Tommy Tipps Bobby Moudy Greg Looney Lonnie Tackitt Andy Hand Alan Fowler 1. Referee signals TD for the Cowboys that put them on the scoreboard in the final seconds of the Matador game. The Cowboys held the state semi-finalists to a score of 20-7. 2. Kyle Todd and Johnny Payne stop the forward progress of the Matador Mata- dors. The 1973 football season had its ups and downs. The season opened with a lively contest with Claude. The Cowboys were outscored by the Mus- tangs 36-24, and junior halfback Johnny Payne suffered a shoulder sepa- ration that prevented him from playing the next two games. The Cow- boys seemed to hit their stride after a slow start by defeating New Home 73-0, and Whiteface 40-0. Junior quarterback Lonnie Tackitt sustained a serious back injury that sidelined him for the remainder of the season in the Amherst game as the Cowboys yielded to the Bulldogs 23-13. 2. 1. The October 5 Homecoming Game was played on a soggy field, but the Cowboys treated the crowd to a 32-6 victory over the Nazareth Swifts. The Cowboys were defeated by Wilson 35-14 and in turn, defeated Lazbuddie 62-6, but they never seemed to regain their momentum and were overthrown by Matador 20-7, Sundown 20-0, and Meadow 40-7. Kyle Todd Ronnie Jackson Pat Sims Terry McDonald Robert Cole Keith Dietz 1. Coach Robert Criswell and Sophomore quarterback Terry McDonald discuss a key first down situation in the game with Lazbuddie. The Cowboys overpowered the Longhorns 62-7. 2. Cowboy defense swarms the Matador ball-carrier. 16 The Cowboys had 3 players receive 1st Team All-District honors and several others were named to the 2nd Team. Those selected were Bobby Moudy, end - 1st Team Offense, lineman - 2nd Team Defense; Rockey Williams, center - 1st Team Offense, line- backer - 1st Team Defense; Greg Looney, back - 1st Team Offense, 2nd Team Defense; Andy Hand, tackle - 2nd Team Offense, lineman - 2nd Team Defense; Johnny Payne, back - Honorable Mention. Looney also received additional recognition when he was named to the All-State Team as an offensive running back. 6. 1. Ronnie Jackson and Lonnie Tackitt leave final pep rally. 2. Cowboy offense warms up. 3. Senior captains Bobby Moudy, Andy Hand, Tommy Tipps, and Greg Looney lead the big and bold, black and gold onto the field. 4. Lonnie Tackitt, junior quarterback, was sidelined with a back injury early in the season. 5. Greg Looney follows blockers Mike Todd and Johnny Payne before being brought down by a Matador defender. 6. The Cow- boys huddle before defeating Whiteface 40-0. 19 1. The Cowboy offense at work as they defeat White - face, 40-0. 2. Mike Todd brings down the ball carrier as the Cowboys overpower Laz- buddie, 62-6. 3. Senior Cheerleader, Jana Wallace, watches the action from the sidelines. 4. Smash 'em” - the cheerleaders at the Home- coming program. 5. Shawn Walters, soph.; Jana Wallace, Sr.; Peggy McGavock, Jr.; Brenda Dietz, Sr.; Head; and Gay Venhaus, Fr.; wait in the victory line as they sing the school song. 6. The Cheer- leaders boost spirit at a pep rally. J. T. Henry Eddie Joe Pearson 20 Ppjp, P ocfece , QpVut, AmL Po wf o w$ Hr 1VB 21 SWewfe U efico iie Gyes A large crowd of ex-students and guests were on hand for the Oct. 5 Homecoming Activities. The honored guests were Bi-District Boys Basket- ball Champs. Although rain made playing conditions less than favorable, the 1963 Cow- boys defeated the Nazareth Swifts 32-6. 22 1. 2. 1. Cowboys warm up before the Homecoming game. They defeated Nazareth 32-6 before a large crowd of ex-students. 2. Ex-student Sandy Morgan and Board Member Fay Hand enjoy the refreshments provided by the Ex-Students Association before the Homecoming Assembly. 3. Jana Wallace, Sr., was crowned Homecoming Queen at the after- noon program. Debbie McCarley, Jr., and Marilyn Venhaus, Sr., were named as attendants. The girls were escorted by Sr. Football Captains Tommy Tipps, Bobby Moudy, and Andy Hand. 4. The theme at this year’s Homecoming was ”1973 - The Year of the Cow- boys. The cheerleaders con- ducted a pep rally in the audito- rium following the Homecoming program. 5. Exes and guests were on hand for the Homecoming program and pep rally. 23 CouJxtys QdbGmk Wtgfi 1. Ronnie Jackson, Jr., shoots for 2 points in the game against Lazbuddie. 2. Tim McNeill, Sr., stretches for the tip-off in the game with Spade. 1. Brent Morrison, Soph., and Nazareth opponents watch as Tim McNeill, Sr., puts it up for two. 2. Dennis Bell, Soph., takes a long jump shot from the side. 3. Mark Peters, Soph., out jumps the Hart center. The 1974 boys’ basketball season ended with 18 wins and 8 losses. In district play, the team lost only to Spade. Four team members including Tim McNeill, Greg Looney, Lonnie Tackitt, and Johnny Payne were selected as members of the All District Team. Johnny Payne was named to the All South Plains Second Team and his teammate, Lonnie Tackitt, received Honorable Mention. 27 1. 1. Brenda Dietz, Sr., tries to block the shot of a Spade opponent with the help of Debra Magness, Jr. 2. In the Cotton Center game, Amy Wal- lace, Jr., gets ready to pass the ball to Soph. Shawn Walters who will relay it on to Soph. forward Sherri Starkey. 28 Debra Magness Debbie McCarley Amy Wallace 3. Sherri Starkey, Soph., tries for two against Amherst as her teammate Brenda Dietz, Sr., waits for the rebound. 4. Coach Richardson discusses the strategy for the second half with B-Team members Suzanne Watson, Becky Stubblefield, Valerie Tipps, and Susan SoRelle. 5. Coach Lee and Amy Wallace, Jr. forward, work on a new play. 29 Shawn Walters Becky McCarley Sherri Starkey Linda Railsback Dayna Venhaus Pam Tatum 30 1. Amy Wallace, Jr., dribbles around a Cotton Center forward. 2. Junior guard, Amy Wallace, blocks the shot of her Kress oppo- nent as Connie Hand and Shawn Walters, Sophomores, position themselves for the rebound. 3. Sophomores Shawn Walters and Pam Tatum and Jr. Debra Mag- ness in the Cowgirl dressing room. 4. Shawn Walters, Soph. Guard, struggles to take the ball from the Nazareth forwards. 31 TwuckTMMv f-fu uifes Tft ougJv Four members of the '74 Cowboy track team qualified for Regional. They were: Tommy Tipps, intermediate hurdles; Greg Looney, 440, 6th - Regional; Andy Hand, shot; Tim McNeill, high hurdles, 5th - Regional. 1. Tommy Tipps, Sr., hands off to Greg Looney, Sr., in the 440 relay preliminary event at the District Meet. 2. Tim McNeill, Sr., Regional qualifier, prac- tices on the hurdles. 3. Another Regional qualifier, Andy Hand, Sr., works out with the shot. 4. Johnny Payne, Jr., takes the baton from Bobby Moudy, Sr., on a trial run. 33 . -r QvJIs Ptufectfxxfe tu £fyi? tg A Wefec$ Two outstanding competitors, Connie Hand and Pam Tatum, represented Happy High in track this year. The girls were coached bv Miss Connie Rich- ardson ana both qualified for the Regional Track Meet in the following areas: Connie Hand-shot, 1st District, 3rd Regional; discus, 3rd District. Pam Tatum - 80 yd. hurdles, 1st District, high jump, 2nd District. The volleyball team, coached by Mrs. Mallie Sheets, devoted a great deal of time and effort to preparation for the District Tournament. Several games were held with Whitharrel and Lazbuddie, and the team also competed in the Levelland Tournament. 34 2. The 1974 tennis team, coached by Mrs. Sherry Walker, had a busy season. Members of the team attended four tournaments during the season including the Plainview, Canyon, Amarillo, and District Tournaments. The varsity teams faced stiff compe- tition, meeting both the Regional and State champions in District play. Lisa Payne and Diane Johnson, freshman girls' doubles team, finished 2nd in District and also placed 2nd in the B division at the Plainview Tournament. Sophomore singles player, Linda Railsback, also received 2nd place honors in this tournament. 1. Connie Hand prepares for the regional track meet in Levelland. 2. Amy Wallace completes a forehand drive. 3. Lonnie Tackitt perfects his backhand form. 35 1. Linda Railsback places a fore- hand volley. 2. Diane Johnson works on her serve. 3. Doubles player, Becky McCarley, rushes the net. 4. Coach Sherry Walker talks with members of the fresh- man tennis team. 5. Vicki Ham- blen is served at Christmas ban- quet by Brenda Parker. 4 36 Qbuui jflJb Coulter Wcyik ToqMm Some of the projects the Council sponsored this year were activi- ties during Homecoming week, several Southern assemblies, and the Christmas Banquet. The offi- cers were Greg Looney, Presi- dent; Bobby Moudy, Vice Presi- dent; Becky McCarley, Secre- tary; and Lonnie Tackitt, Trea- surer. Mr. Moudy served as their sponsor. 37 1. Debbie McCarley - Ready Writing; Jana Wallace - Spelling, 3rd; Becky McCarley - Spelling; Johnnie Wilson - Typing, 3rd; Rhonda Fellers - Ready Writing - 1st; Shannon Wilhelm - Spelling, 1st; Keith Dietz - Typing; Terry McDonald - Typing. 2. Megayla Thornton - Number Sense; Steve Crabtree - Science, 1st; Paula Heil - Science; Lonnie Tackitt - Sci- ence, Not Shown; Tim McNeill - Slide Rule. 3. Becky McCarley - Per- suasive Speaking, 1st; Ronnie Jackson - Persuasive Speaking, 2nd; Zane Grubb - Informative Speaking, 2nd; Johnnie Wilson - Debate, 2nd; Shirley Penn - Debate, 2nd; Cathy Parker - Informative Speaking, 1st, 2nd Reg. 4. Bobby Moudy - Poetry, 3rd; Linda Railsback - Poetry, 1st; Mary Ann Sims - Prose, 3rd; Tim McNeill - Prose, 2nd. 5. Donnie Oler - Freshman Oral Reading; Guy Walt Via - Fresh- man Poetry; Denise Cope - Freshman Oral Reading; Shereen Bassett - Fresh- man Poetry. 38 The One-Act Play, directed by Mr. Don Washburn, placed sec- ond in district competition. 1. Connie Hand played the part of Mrs. Hirshman in the play. 2. Viewing the remains of Esther Rubel (Mary Ann Sims) are Mr. Hirshman (Bobby Moudy) and the Caretaker (Zane Grubb). 3. Mrs. Bleeker (Gina Luker), Mrs. Lehr (Cathy Parker), and the young man (Tim McNeill) are saddened by the loss of Lena Grossman (Jini LaRoe). 39 NotixwoJl l-fcmyty Qo ety Ow ffeU oy Up The National Honor Society sponsored a door decorating contest this year that helped spark everyone's Christmas spirit. Officers this year were: Karen Hinton. President; Rhonda Fellers, Vice President; Tim McNeill, Secretary; Kyle Todd, Treasurer. The ten provisional members were inducted in a ceremony in the spring. 40 Pef QquuOuds BuMs QpVut Pep Squad took an active role in the building of the spirit of HHS under the leadership of the fol- lowing officers: Dana Cheek, President; Amy Wallace, Vice President; Becky McCarley, Sec- retary; Suzanne Watson, Trea- surer. A bus for members was taken to all out-of-town football games. Seniors who were mem- bers of Pep Squad made pillows for the Senior boys. Pillows were made by the Junior members for the Senior girls. Mrs. Moore again sponsored the group and was given an arrangement of flowers and a gift in apprecia- tion. 41 RA Gefe tmfolu L The Bennie Purnell FT A Chapter was once again very involved in district activities. Mary Ann Sims and Brenda Dietz served as district officers this year with Debbie McCarley being elected Financial Secretary at the November convention. The chapter received an award for Best Yearbook in district competition. At the State Convention. Mary Ann received a Distinguished Service Award. Chapter officers were: Mary Ann Sims, President: Brenda Dietz, Vice President; Debbie McCarley, Recording Secretary; Becky McCarley, Financial Secretary; Paula Heil, Parliamentarian; Suzanne Watson, Historian. 1. 42 1. Mary Ann Sims, District XVI President, presides at the District Convention in Canyon. 2. Retiring officers, Debbie McCarley, Brenda Dietz, and Mary Ann Sims, and incoming officer, Linda Railsback, recite the FT A pledge at the installation. 3. Amy Wallace, Jr. FT A member, assists on the playground as a teacher's aide. 4. Greg Looney assists Debbie McCarley as she campaigns for District XVI Financial Secretary. 5. Mary Ann Sims presents new president, Debbie McCarley, with the gavel at the FT A installation. 43 Ho n ncike is WfrikWtik f-figk Hopes 2. 1. Mrs. Moore accepts a gift of appreciation from the chapter presented by Susan SoRelle and Shereen Bassett. 2. Peggy McGavock crowns the beau. Tommy Tipps, at the Sweetheart Banquet. 3. Jini LaRoe and Mrs. Moore preside over festivities at the Sweetheart Banquet. 4. The seniors enjoy refreshments at the Senior Tea held during FHA week. 5. Cathy Parker serves punch at the annual Teacher Appreciation Tea, another project during FHA week. 6. Jini LaRoe, president, leads the chapter in the creed at the installation ceremony. 44 The highlight of the year for members of the Happy FHA was the installation of officers. Installation was incor- porated into the Ma-Pa-Me Supper. The annual Sweetheart Banquet was held February 16. The Little Sister Chapter hosted the member's fathers at Daddy Date Night. At the Area I meeting, Cathy Parker was elected as secretary-treasurer and the chapter received an award for participation in the Encounter program. At the state convention Jini LaRoe was installed as historian of the Texas Association. Officers of the chapter were: Jini LaRoe, President; Debbie McCarley, 1st V. Pres.; Cathy Parker, 2nd V. Pres.; Linda Railsback, 3rd V. Pres.; Estella Flores, 4th V. Pres.; Karen Hinton, 4th V. Pres.; Marilyn Venhaus, Song Leader; Megayla Thornton, Pianist; Dana Cheek, Secretary; Colette McCarley, Treasurer; Mary Ann Sims, Parliamentarian; Connie Hand, Historian; Susan SoRelle, President’s Aide. The group was sponsored by Mrs. Moore. The Happy Chapter of FFA topped off another good year with the Parent- Member Banquet. Members of the organization participated in Stock Shows and took an active interest in district and area projects. The group was sponsored by Mr. Lee Moore. The chapter officers were: President - Kyle Todd, Vice- President - Lonnie Tackitt, Secretary - Greg Looney, Treasurer - Ronnie Jackson, Parliamentarian - Tim McNeill, Reporter - Johnny Payne, Sentinel - Bobby Moudy, Chaplain - Alan Fowler. EEA L xmuig ttvDcv i. 46 4. 1. FFA officers, Bob Pulsipher, and Carl Small try out the new Electro- Groom that was presented by the First State Bank to the local FFA chap- ter. 2. The Greenhands presented the entertainment at the Parent- Member Banquet by singing the FFA Song. 3. Debbie McCarley is pres- ented a dozen red roses and a Sweetheart jacket at the Parent-Member Banquet. 4. Kyle Todd listens as Bobby Tucker, State FFA President, speaks at the Parent-Member Banquet. 5. Guy Walt Via, a freshman FFA member, works with a saw in the Ag Shop. 47 f ve only yellow staff dummy sheet—Leave remainder of form intact, v the instructions on back of the copy envelope for completing the copy sheet. TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY JAD-PAK COPY SHEET 65 « x 9’A ■ VKZk Z- STATE GE HAS BEEN PROOFREAD AND CHECKED IY . SCHOOL imcaS- THtt SPACE PO TAYIO USf ONIY ADVISOR LEFT PAGE NUMBER v... ■ ,o. 0 S- vs EVEN ' 0 1 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 ( Uo not fear off! Remove only yellow staff dummy sheet—Leave remainder of form intact. PUBUS1 Follow the instructions on back of the copy envelope for completing the copy sheet. COMM QUAD-PAK COPY SHEET 65 . x 9' 2 Q TOWN. STATE THIS PAGE HAS BEEN PROOFREAD AND CHECKEO BY SCHOOL y 6 L SIGNED yvic 9 THIS SPACE EOt TAnO� USE 0 Y ADVISOR YEAR f ¥ JOB NO. Z RIGH PAGI r ODD 2. 4+y k f {? ?? (y£fxz yC t L2T S ' syiee'S ? . 7 L btb QcO iltto£ RMl 2. Four banquets were held this year at HHS. The Student Council sponsored Christmas Banquet brought the annual visit from Santa Claus. As its theme for the Sweetheart Banquet, the FHA chose, An Evening In Paris. New officers were installed at the annual FFA Parent-Member Ban- quet . The Juniors treated the Seniors to Happy Days at the Junior-Senior Banquet. 50 3. 4. 1. Santa Claus bestows gifts to the favorites of HHS at the Christmas Banquet. 2. Lonnie Tackitt discusses the program of the FFA Parent - Member Banquet with the incoming President, Terry McDonald. 3. Annita Venhaus, Shannon Heil, Zane Grubb, and Knoxie LeBeau enjoy the Sweetheart Banquet. 4. Junior class President, Paula Heil, wel- comes guests to the Junior-Senior Banquet. 5. Three Senior FHA mem- bers, Karen Hinton, Jana Wallace, and Dana Cheek wait in the hall before the Sweetheart Banquet. 6. Debra Magness shows her delight with the entertainment at the Junior-Senior Banquet. 6. 51 The Band, led by Carl Williams, entered UIL competition in marching, sight reading, and concert. Several members of the band entered solo and ensemble contests. Two concerts were given this year. Twirlers for the year were Karen Hinton - head, Pam Andrews, Lisa Payne, and Becky Stubblefield. Cathy Parker served as Drum Major and Connie Hand as President. Souitck i. 52 C' ConuKg, goutg, u xtUig, tuo aig, Wtajoag, 54 busy PEOPLE 55 BujOM Buxfek (ft Ou Mr. Bryan has been at Happy for 18 years. During these years, he has encouraged participation in school activities and has taken an avid interest in the UIL program. 56 Jayne Weeks Tom Henry, Robert Lee, Lonnie Todd, George White, Sam T. Bryan, Superintendent, Burl Sims, President, Evelyn Dowd Johnny McCarley Jill Moudy 57 UflucJy Uoituafes UjO oj In addition to the duties of high school principal, Mr. Moudy taught a biology class and a chemistry class. He also served as sponsor of the Student Coun- cil. 58 Ruby Carver Patricia Chandler Robert Criswell Joe Deger Leslie Lee Lee Moore 59 4. 1. Instruction is given by Miss Coats to an eighth grade math student. 2. Mrs. McDonough prepares for Algebra I. 3. The librarian, Mrs. Carver, repairs a book. 4. The Walkers and Miss Richardson visit at the reception before the Sweetheart Banquet. 5. Supervising the pre-game warm up are Coaches Lee and Criswell. Karleen Moore Connie Richardson Sherry Walker Harvey Ward Gerald Weeks Carl Williams 61 Qbrfmtfr Dat% Athiiospfie ie 4. 1. Volleyball coach, Mrs. Sheets, demonstrates the bumping technique. 2. Miss Richardson grades papers. 3. Mr. and Mrs. Moore measure the Seniors for their caps. 4. Those providing transportation are Randy Perez, Traverne Vermeire, Deanie Morrison, Hoyle Shipman, Ruby Shipman, Bud Selvidge, and Gus McDonald. 5. Women working in the lunchroom are Shirley Williams, Alice Penn, Louise Stubblefield, Roberta Cox, and Burnett Johnson. 6. Mr. Evans, Mr. Uselding, and Mrs. Clay are the custodians for the jr. high and high school. 63 C uO'iS R Xcfi tit Tbf) 64 1. 1. Senior class officers were Kathy Howell, president; Vicki Hamblen, corresponding secretary; Jana Wallace, recording secretary; Bobby Moudy, vice-president; Dana Cheek, treasurer. 2. Tim McNeill, Brenda Dietz and Rhonda Fellers model caps and gowns. 3. Graci Herrera, Kathy Howell, and Vicki Hamblen enjoy the Jr.-Sr. Banquet. 65 66 1. Senior Cheerleaders, Jana Wallace and Brenda Dietz, were pres- ented plaques by football captains Bobby Moudy and Andy Hand. 2. Bobby Moudy portrays Mr. Hirshman in the One-Act Play Please, No Flowers. 3. Mary Ann Sims, Tim McNeill, and Greg Looney examine graduation invitations. 4. Tim McNeill lights the candle representing scholarship at the National Honor Society induction cer- emony. 5. Tommy Tipps receives his diploma from School Board President Burl Sims at the May 24th Commencement Exercises. Karen Hinton Kathy Howell Greg Looney Tim McNeill Bobby Moudy Mary Ann Sims Freddy Briscoe Andy Butler Steve Crabtree Alan Fowler Zane Grubb Paula Heil Ronnie Jackson Jini LaRoe Debra Magness 68 Debbie McCarley Peggy McGavock Wayne Offield Johnny Payne Shirley Penn Randy Perez 1. In American History, the Juniors relax after doing the Sum and Substance. 2. The Junior Class elected as its officers (R. - L.) Paula Heil, President; Jini LaRoe, Vice President; Sue Watson, Treasurer; Amy Wallace, Secretary. 3. Zane Grubb, Peggy McGavock, Steve Crabtree, and Paula Heil decorate for the Junior-Senior Banquet. 69 Lonnie Tackitt Kyle Todd Amy Wallace Sue Watson Rockey Williams Ernest Wilson 1. Lonnie Tackitt and Kyle Todd paint guard rails around the tennis court as part of an Ag project. 2. Steve Crabtree in the half-time show at a football game. 2. 70 QophoHi i S Gottk WldrJb Sherri Starkey, Treasurer; Valerie Tipps, Secretary; Jan Whitlow, President; Shawn Walters, Vice President. Pam Andrews Dennis Bell Sherylene Boston Edward Brown Robert Cole Tracy Cumby Keith Dietz Beverly Dowd Estella Flores 71 Connie Hand Gina Luker Becky McCarley Colette McCarley Terry McDonald Larry McKelvy Brent Morrison Aaron Parker Cathy Parker Mark Peters Linda Railsback Judy Smith Richard SoRelle Sherri Starkey Pam Tatum 72 JoAnna Thorton Megayla Thorton Valerie Tipps Mike Todd Dayna Venhaus Shawn Walters Mike Watson Jan Whitlow Johnnie Wilson 1. Jan Whitlow and Linda Railsback concentrate on their typing. 2. Cathy Parker and Pam Andrews count the profits made at the Sophomore bake sale. 3. Larry McKelvy out jumps a Nazareth Swift. 4. Cathy Par- ker as Sandy and Gina Luker as Mrs. Bleaker pay their last respects to Lena Grossman in the One-Act Play. 73 Pi£$[uuea f-foag ta 7W Kim McCaslin, Treasurer; Becky Stubblefield, Secretary; J. T. Henry, President; Susan SoRelle, Parliamenta- rian; Cody Grubb, Vice-President; Lisa Payne, Reporter. Shereen Bassett Sonny Box Bonnie Briscoe Denise Cope Mike Fellers Irma Garcia Cody Grubb Cathy Hamblen Steve Hawthorn Shannon Heil 74 J. T. Henry Diane Johnson Knoxie La Beau Bill Luker Kim McCaslin Darlene McKelvy Donnie Oler Lisa Payne Eddie Joe Pearson 1. 1. Corndogs are enjoyed by the freshman girls at noon in the caf- eteria . 75 Susan SoRelle Becky Stubblefield Starr Turner Annita Venhaus Gay Venhaus Guy Walt Via Shannon Wilhelm 76 Greg Looney and Mary Ann Sims were nominated Mr. and Miss HHS on the basis of literary and athletic achievement, and elected by vote of the student body and faculty. Greg Looney served as president of the stu- dent body and secretary of FFA, in addition to receiving honors as All- State Football Team and All-District Basketball Team, and qualified for the regional track meet in the 440. Mary Ann Sims was elected pres- ident of the Bennie Purnell FTA Chapter and District XVI TFT A Presi- dent. She received Honorable Mention in district one-act competition and was salutatorian of the 1974 graduating class. 77 U Uk lU i Looks Valerie and Tommy Tipps were selected Most Beautiful and Handsome by the HHS students. Tommy, a senior, and Valerie, a sophomore, are involved in many extra-curricular activities including FTA, FFA, FHA, and athletics. Tommy served as Jun- ior class President last year and Valerie will be a member of the 1974-75 cheerleading squad. 78 Tops Oiv Owv C lMpuS The student body selections as Campus Favorites were Sr. Jana Wallace and Jr. Johnny Payne. Jana, the homecoming queen, was a cheerleader, secretary of her class, and a member of the volleyball team and band. Johnny was FFA Reporter, a member of the Honorable Men- tion All-District Football Team, and a member of the All-District and All South Plains Second Team in basketball. 79 1. 1. Bobby Moudy and Karen Hinton were selected class favorites by the Seniors. In addition to being elected Vice President of the Student Body, Bobby Moudy served as Sentinel of FFA and was chosen as a member of the All District football team. Karen was President of National Honor Society and an active member of band, serv- ing as twirler. She was named Valed- ictorian of the '74 graduating class. 2. Named as favorites of the Sophomore class were Richard SoRelle and Valerie Tipps. Active in both FT A and FHA, Valerie was chosen Flame Queen and Most Beautiful. Richard, a member of the '73 football team, is active in FFA and will serve as an officer next year. Fav ufe Peof fe D v F uo Tftfags 3. The Juniors chose as their favorites, Steve Crabtree and Amy Wallace. As a Junior, Steve participated in band and was the winner of the District U1L Sci- ence Contest. Amy served as Vice President of Pep Squad and was chosen for provisional mem- bership in the National Honor Society. 4. Elected as Freshman class favorites, Kim McCaslin and J. T. Henry are both class officers. Kim is a participant in the Crafts Club and FHA. J. T. is active in FFA and football. 81 U fifrS lA ftfV Who’s Who in Happy High School is selected by the faculty. The students are nominated and rated on the following areas: scholar- ship, leadership, service, char- acter, attitude and dependabil- ity. Mary Ann Sims has been a twir- ler, cheerleader, project chair- man and parliamentarian of FHA, treasurer of National Honor Society, president of the Bennie Purnell FT A Chapter, president of District XVI TFT A, business manager of the Annual Staff, and skit chairman for the Pep Squad. She was Salutatorian of her class and was elected Miss H. H. S. 82 lini LaRoe has been historian and president of the local FHA chap- ter . She has been in the One Act Play for three years and has been on the All Star Cast each of those years. Jini was Pep Squad secre- tary . She received the Farm Bureau Award for the outstanding first year FHA girl. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the Annual Staff. Debbie McCarley has been trea- surer and first vice-president of FHA, FTA secretary, vice presi- dent of Pep Squad, freshman cheerleader, student council member, track regional qualifier and FFA Sweetheart. She also received the Farm Bureau Award. 83 Jini LaRoe, Debbie McCarley, Mary Ann Sims QbuudmJts’ Sefecfco v The student body chose Valerie Tipps and Mike Todd to act as Flame King and Queen during the Homecoming bonfire. Amy Wal- lace and Sonny Box were elected Wittiest. I 1 m 84 QpMoJl hipOt DANA CHEEK Cathy Fowler Scholarship Betty Crocker Award Outstanding Bandsman ZANE GRUBB Boys’ State VICKY HAMBLEN Crusader Class Scholarship KAREN HINTON Valedictorian Outstanding Bandsman DEBBIE McCARLEY Girls' State BOBBY MOUDY Wendell Sims Scholarship MARY ANN SIMS Salutatorian SUSAN SoRELLE Farm Bureau Award TOMMY TIPPS Bowie Wesley Scholarship 85 LpMajaS jtvuju BwlMums CHEERLEADERS: Pearl Perez, Laura Fellers, Warren McNeill, Carolyn Moudy, Brenda Parker, head cheerleader. 86 BOYS' BASKETBALL: Leslie Weavers, Tim Moudy, Sammy Moore, Johnny Qubty, Vincent Venhaus, Jay McCarley, Stanley Dietz, Doug Sims, Mike Weavers, Danny Bell, Tim Parker. FOOTBALL: J. Qubty, D. Bell, J. B. Sims, T. Parker, R. Perez, V. Venhaus, T. Moudy, D. Sims, L. Weav- ers, R. McDonald, L. Garcia, M. Weavers, N. Odom, S. Moore, D. Pulsipher, C. Freeman, D. McKelvy, T. Hamblen, R. Harvey, S. Dietz, ]. McCarley, D. McCune, J. Williams, H. Toles, R. Bowman, D. McGavock. GIRLS’ TRACK: Nancy Woods, Carolyn Moudy, Linda Sanders, Pearl Perez, Mr. Ward, Deanna Anderson, Felipa Comacho, Brenda Parker, Gloria Flores, Roberta Comacho, Lissa Foster, Janet Foster. 87 Coach Weeks and Mrs. Walker look on at a Jr. High pep rally. TENNIS: Mrs. Walker, Vincent Venhaus, Doug Sims, Hoi Toles, Jay McCarley. GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Marta Donnell, Carolyn Moudy, Pearl Perez, Carla Venhaus, Nancy Woods, Lissa Foster, Mrs. Walker, Gloria Flores, Roberta Comacho, Debbie Parker, Andi Payne, Brenda Parker, Linda Sanders, Janet Foster, Bobbyetta Butler. VOLLEYBALL: Nancy Woods, La Barbara Edison, Andi Payne, Carolyn Moudy, Mr. Ward, Brenda Parker, Pearl Perez, Roberta Comacho, Lissa Foster, Linda Sanders. 88 TENNIS: Lisa Johnson, Carolyn Moudy, Andi Payne, Patti Luker, Mrs. Walker. UIL CONTESTANTS: Hoi Tqjes, Beverly Wilhelm, Christi McCaslin, Brenda Parker, Janet Foster, Laura Fellers. K '• BOYS' TRACK: V. Venhaus, H. Ray, T. Parker, J. B. Sims, D. Bell, S. Moore, D. Sims, T. Moudy, D. McCune, J. Williams, N. Odom, R. McDonald, R. Bowman, S. Dietz, J. McCarley, L. Garcia. UIL CONTESTANTS: Warren McNeill, Tim Parker, Vincent Venhaus, Pearl Perez, Debbie Parker, Carolyn Moudy, Lissa Foster. f-figfi Sponsored by Mrs. Walker, the eighth grade participated in several jr. high activities. Many took pan in all sports. Both the boys’ basketball and girls' volleyball teams that won district were comprised chiefly of eighth graders. Several members of the eighth grade class represented the jr. high in the UIL literary meet. 90 Brenda Parker, President; Warren McNeill, Vice President; Jim Bob Sims, Secretary; Pearl Perez, Treasurer; Ronnie McDonald, Reporter. Leslie Weavers Mike Weavers Nancy Woods Deanna Anderson Danny Bell Russell Bowman Bobbyetta Butler Felipa Comacho Roberto Comacho Larry Carter Stanley Dietz Gloria Flores Lissa Foster Leroy Garcia Jay McCarley Ronnie McDonald Keenan McKinney Warren McNeill Terri McPherson Sammy Moore Tim Moudy Neal Odom Brenda Parker Tim Parker Brenda Penn Pearl Perez Terry Peterson Johnny Qubty Howard Ray Sandra Rosas Linda Sanders Jim Bob Sims Nettie Thorton 91 Qtowdh Md Uofo fwiO'J't . Hi Vincent Venhaus, President; Hoi Toles, Vice President; Ricky Perez, Treasurer; Carla Venhaus, Secretary; Andi Payne, Reporter. The seventh graders imme- diately got involved in the activities of junior high with Mrs. Sheets as their sponsor. Vincent Venhaus was a mem- ber of the district basketball team and Carolyn Moudy played on the volleyball team that won district. Happy was represented in the County Spelling Bee by seventh grad- ers , Susan Cope, Janet Foster, Debbie Parker, Corrin Free- man and Laura Fellers. 92 Carla Venhaus Marcus Vermei Beverly Wilhel Jimmy Willian .WAWJ Arnold Bassett Susan Cope Mana Donnell Lee Dougherty Laura Fellers Janet Foster Corrin Freeman Tracy Hamblen Ronald Harvey Lisa Johnson LaBarbara Edison Patti Luker Christi McCaslin Dwayne McCune Dave McGavock Donney McKelvy Carolyn Moudy Eddie Musquiz Debbie Parker Jeanne Parker Andi Payne Ricky Perez Dan Pulsipher Sandra Salazar Bobby Sanchez Billy Don Sanders Rhnea Selvidge Doug Sims Hoi Toles Vincent Venhaus 93 uOud School P i omiaIs Piepcv Youth (fi Futuna i. Mrs. Molly LeMaster Kindergarten Mrs. Jane Forsyth 3rd Grade Mrs. Mary McBroom 6th Grade Mrs. Fern Spear Special Reading Mrs. Sybil Gill 1st Grade Mrs. Jimmie Pride 4th Grade Mrs. Glee Williams Special Education Mrs. Mary Criswell Speech Therapist Mrs. Gail Null 2nd Grade Mrs. Wanda Winn 5th Grade Mrs. Mary Etta Bryan - Music Mrs. Lonas Wright - Aide 94 1. Custodian Ruby Shipman takes a break before leaving on her afternoon bus route. 2. Mrs. Jane Forsythe supervises playground activities. 3. Laurence Brother- ton, Principal, takes time from his regular administrative duties to teach a reading class. 4. Mrs. Wanda Winn types stencils for use in her fifth grade class. 95 Qfyjtk QnjOui Wade Bell Buddy Blakeley Debbie Dietz Dana Foster Joe Dougherty Leja Grubb Ofelia Herrera Brent Hodges Clifford Malone Richard McKelvy Walter McNeill Sharia Miller Loretta Moore Scott Morrison Vance Morrison Jay Oler Kathy Phillips Tommy Pittilo Andy Rahlfs Becky Sue Ray Erasmo Salazar Marcus Sanders Raphe Shipman LaRae Sims Bobby Strohmeyer w m Raymond Thornton Luther Vandergriff Deane Venhaus Vicki Venhaus Romona Weavers Chuck Walker Roger Wilhelm Darlene Williams Michelle Williams 96 pifjth Gnadb Carry Venhaus Rod Walker Kelly Weavers William Brown Todd Bryan Bill Cope Billy Ray Garcia Gregory Hampton Irma Herrera Vicki Jones Kyle Kimbrell David Lane Vanessa Malone Johnny McCune David McDonald Frank McKelvy James Moore Kevin Odom Kyle Odom Angela Parker Leanna Qubty Scott Railsback Jose Salazar Clay Simons Ann Smith Mark Tackitt Annie Lou Thornton Naomi Thornton 97 Eowdh DeAnna Barrett Teddy Bassett Shannon Blakely Paul Camacho Debra Carter Glen Dougherty Patricia Edwards Winfred Edwards Kathy Flowers Rani Foster Cary Greenfield Ronald Harvey Jesse Herrera Gennie Jackson Jamey Johnson Monty Johnson Stan Johnson Evelyn Malone Kelly Malone Shann McCarley Shari McCune Kenny McKelvy Milton McPherson Jerry Musquez Teri Patching Doug Peterson J. D. Phillips Kelly Ray Tim Rice George Salazar Teresa Salazar Jerry Sims Gary SoRelle Greg Spisor Pat Wilhelm 98 QpecicJ GcLuucoJtUm Ben Herrera Joe Sanders Betty Baldaramos Nancy Baldaramos David Castellon Fanny Castellon Andy Espinosa Buddy Espinosa TlduL QfuOudjb David Boyd Dennis Bryan Olivia Camacho Cindy Campbell Noel Danner Kim Foster Shay Freeman Melissa Harvey Angelique Henry JoAnna Hurst Shawn Kimbrell Teresa Luker Paul Malone John Miller Malachi Mills Mollie Parker Shelly Peterson Doug Poyner Benny Salazar Tisha Selvidge Kay Stubblefield Deane Thornton Dewayne Tucek Aurora Urias Rocelia Vandergriff Connie Venhaus Danny Venhaus Donny Venhaus David Walker Tammy Williams 100 Chad Boman Sherry Boyd Rolando Camacho Bryan Campbell Ronda Carter Patricia Castellon Dmitri Clay Andrew Cumby Toni Espenosa Kelly Foster Julie Freelen Joel Freeman Bobbie Jo Garcia Joe Gonzales Sylvia Gonzales Tricia Hargrave Shawn Heil Doris Henderson Sheri Jenkins Darren Johnson Edward Johnson Kenny Johnson Angela McKelvy Melissa Null Patricia Peterson Freddy Phillips Cindy Qubty Freddy Salazar Ricky Salazar Brenda Sanders Ricky Shaw Jeffrey Sims Roy Dee Thompson Vicki Todd FEftSfc (sAjoAo J'Taun Burks Jose Castillon Clinton Clark Karen Danner Doug Drake Gary Edwards Byron Flowers Dale Ford George Garza Richard Gonzales Yvonne Gonzales Shawna Hampton Bill Henderson Daniel Herrera Jody Johnson Patrick Johnson Travis Jones Teffany Kennedy Clay Malone Sherri Malone Collen McKinney Deborah Ray Carrie Sanders Mandi Shipman Sheri Spiser Mary Thornton Kevin Tucek Diane Urias Renee Vermeire Denice Wilhelm 102 Sheri Bassett Kenney Bryan Terry Carter Irene Castellon Abraham Cuellar Shelley Greenfield Jay Wade Johnson Keri Johnson Randy Kennedy Randy Leavitt Terry Luker Kelly McDonald Thane Morgan Jimmy Phillips Judy Ann Salazar Kenney Shaw 103 Buying, ssfifeng, spending, sowing, slipping, 104 105 Pearson Cattle Co. Rt. 2, Tulia, Texas 1. Valerie Tipps ties goat in record time. 2. Bob Cole, Rockey Williams, Eddie Joe Pearson, Guy Walt Via, Dennis Bell and Freddy Briscoe assist J. T. Henry in the shute. 3. Sherri Star- key makes a trial run. 106 Service for Everyone First State Bank Happy, Texas We are big enough to serve the smallest needs. 1. Jim Tirey brings his life savings to deposit in the bank. 2. Shirley Penn leaves after transacting her business. Sexton Grocery D. Magness, K. Hinton, V. Hamblen, S. Penn, ]. Wilson, M. A. Sims, andP. Tatum shop in Happy at Sextons. Taylor — Evans Farm Store Happy, Texas Debra Magness, Shirley Penn, and Pam Tatum check into the seed available at Taylor- Evans for spring gardening. mrn i Wallace Motor Co. Happy, Texas 1. Mary Ann Sims, Mrs. McDowell, and Vickie Ham-' blen look over a new Ford. 2. The 1974 Ford Maverick is big enough for the whole crew. 2. 109 Stevenson Motor Co. Pontiac, GMC, Trucks, Oldsmobiles Opel, Buick Canyon Hill and E-Way Canyon, Texas 655-2583 1. Mrs. McDowell arrives in style in her new Oldsmobile from Stevenson’s. 2. Cars from Ste- venson's show up regularly on the HHS parking lot: Mrs. McDowell’s Oldsmobile, the Buick Stevenson's provides for the school's use, and Mr. and Mrs. Moore's Pontiac. no Homecoming Queen Jana Wallace and Attendants Debbie McCarley and Marilyn Venhaus pose for pictures with their flowers from H. R. 's. The Village Inn 810 23rd Street Canyon, Texas Phone: 655-8897 Orders to Go Rooms Available for Meetings H. R.'s Flowers Gifts Canyon, Texas 655-2587 White's Auto Poyner's of Canyon, Inc. Happy Weekly News Della Venhaus Editor and Publisher 1609 - 4th Ave. Canyon, Texas Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Ph. 749-3191 655-3831 Happy, Texas Photographs for All Occasions ST ATI FARM Mark Nichols, Agent Auto - Life - Health - Home Business Happy Tulia Imperial Chevrolet Southwest Corner of the Square in Canyon. m Advertise with Happy Signs Silk Screen Printing Painted Signs 749-4311 749-4061 Happy, Texas 1. Hand lettering on Valerie Tipps' trailer by co-owner, Gay Fellers. 2. Happy Cowboy bumper stickers silk-screened in local shop. 3. Megaphones designed and lettered for Junior High Cheerleaders. 112 HARMAN-TOLES ELEVATOR CO. GRAIN DIVISION OF MESA-AGRO CO. Ph. 558-5511 Happy, Texas 114 For All Your Photographic Needs Portraits Groups Parties Proms Formals Engagements Weddings Teams 1-Day Kodacolor Service (except 110) We Have the Lowest Prices in Texas BRITAIN'S STUDIO CASE POWER AND EQUIPMENT 140 5th Ave. 655-4433 JIM AND CAROL SANDS - Owners Happy DUANE'S PRINTING SERVICE CHISUM PUMP SERVICE Texas Box 312 Happy, Texas 79042 Phone: 558-2612 Quality Printing Economically Priced We will take care of all your well and drilling needs On the North Edge of Tulia on Highway 87 Tulia Texas THE DAVIS AGENCY It's easy to do business with us. Insurance, Loans, and Real Estate 1619 4th Ave 655-2553 Canyon, Texas WORKMAN MACHINERY COMPANY FEATHERSTON COMPANY Phone 558-4821 Happy Texas 151 - 121 W. Broadway Tulia, Texas 115 TIREY HARDWARE Ph. 558-3431 Happy Texas BOB'S SUPERMARKET A Friendly Place to Shop CLOWER JEWELRY Ph. 995-4183 802 S.W. 2nd Tulia, Texas FRONTIER BODY SHOP The Finest in Jewelers 113 N. Maxwell Tulia E KAY SUPPLY For ALL Your Needs in Auto Parts and Tool Supplies Tulia Texas You Save by Going to SWISHER MEAT COMPANY East Service Road Tulia ( Lina anl S ltcy 302 N. Floyd HAPPY, TEXAS 79042 idem Eluto ...the family store land [IIIcatalog r order NORA D. TAYLOR. Owner 806 558-4941 jra West Side of the Square Canyon, Texas 116 EUGENE JACKON BUILDERS McFarland fabrics All types of remodeling and carpentry. Specializes in concrete work. 101 Main St. Phone 558-4891 Featuring Cowboy and Cowgirl Booster Bags. Phone 558-3841 Happy, Texas Fuel for all of your farm needs. HARDAWAY BUTANE TULIA FLORAL For the Latest in Floral Decorations and Flowers for All Occasions Ph. 995-4133 Philgas Dealer Ph. 558-3641 133 North Maxwell Tulia, Texas 117 PRAIRIE CATTLE CO. Rt. 1 Box 287 627-3000 Tulia, Texas 79088 THE TULIA HERALD Tulia, Texas KAND W DRIVE-IN Food for Happy People Silverton Hi-Way LaGRONE FUNERAL CHAPEL Box 238 Ph. 655-2111 ODELL AND JERRY LaGRONE Canyon Texas Phone: 995-4831 Tulia 119 120 GALE'S TEXACO Highway 87 Tulia, Texas ’' A little goes a long way!'' FEDERAL LAND BANK ASSOCIATION J. W. Ervin, Manager Ph. 995-3129 P.O. Drawer BB 115 North Armstrong Tulia, Texas 79088 Long Term Farm and Ranch Loans CITY DRUG STORE Continuous Service Since 1920 HALEY'S PRINTING AND OFFICE SUPPLY 148 S. Maxwell Street Tulia, Texas North Side of Square Ph. 655-2201 Canyon Texas TULIA AUTO PARTS Warehouse Distributors 215 S.W. 2nd St. Ph. 995-4163 Tulia, Texas IF IT’S COOPFOOD 311 N. 87 Hi-Way WAYNE'S DRIVE-IN Be Wise - Visit RAMSEY FURNITURE For Complete Home Furnishing Tulia, Texas DAN'S 5th AVE. 1520 5th Ave. Canyon, Texas 79015 Distinctive Needle Crafts Knitting - Crochet - Rug Yams and Supplies 122 IjJest Texas UJester-N Store Boot PiTTi tf ifc H t CfcSASlH O u . S EClALTr We Like Happy People Hang In There - Roundup Staff Specializing in Calculators, Adding Machines, Electronic Calculators and Typewriters BURCH OFFICE MACHINES Sales and Service Casio, Victor, Unicom, and Mita Electronic Calculators Dale Burch 995-4644 995-3206 222 NW 2nd Tulia, Tex. 79088 Expert Office Machine Repair by Leroy Burch Hurry Down to the HITCHIN' POST HOWARD WRIGHT CHEVROLET Tulia, Texas Boots - Hats - Western Wear OLDS, INC. 124 S.E. 2nd St. Tulia, Texas 995-3565 Amarillo Ph. 655-4244 O LOSMOBI LE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Tulia, Texas Member FDIC SWISHER CO. FARM BUREAU Box 316 Tulia, Texas Phone - 995-4312 Hurry to A H PRINTING Tulia, Tex. The Big Red One” Phone: 558-3511 Happy, Texas HAPPY ELEVATOR CO. 125 TAYLOR SONS Food and Lumber To Serve All Needs Canyon, Texas 126 RANDALL COUNTY FEED YARD P.O.Box 9054 Ph. 655-7711 Amarillo, Texas 79015 DE'ONS OF CANYON BUZZ to the SPUDNUTSHOP Phone: 995-4100 Tulia, Texas EARL COSBY MOTORS T PONTIAC BUICK TRUCKS For sales and service: installation of water well drilling; electric water pumps for home and commercial use. Phone: 995-3578 Tulia, Texas 127 128 WEST TEXAS STATE BANK Canyon’s Home-Owned Bank Canyon Member FDIC Texas REPUBLIC NATIONAL LIFE NEIL McCARLEY, Agent 2410 4th Avenue Canyon, Texas Swisher Electric Cooperative HEADQUARTERS IN TULIA Everybody's in a hurry to get to CONSUMER'S SUPPLY CO. Happy, Texas WILLIAM'S ETCETERA On the Square Qualify antiques and gifts of an unusual nature. Canyon, Texas K. CROUCH AUTOS Cleanest used cars in Swisher County 415 N. 87 Julia 655-2002 CECIL RAY'S GARAGE General Overhaul 810 SW 2nd Air-Conditioning 995-2701 Tulia MP Massey Ferguson ZIEGLER—WIMBERLY, INC. Drawer D Tulia, Texas 79088 John R. Ziegler Res. 995-3126 Paul Wimberly Bus. 995-3597 PLAINVIEW PRODUCTION CREDIT ASSOCIATION STEVENS FLORAL Livestock and Crop Loans Tulia, Texas 79088 Wade Wright, Manager Across From Neblett Clinic Canyon, Texas NftW' wmM COHuhQ, owl Tke i ’$ Ou wjzup wwMj co+uutg, TllM'S Ou MJUP V CPj OoMUhQ, 134 it's just OJtfMMI the, fmcL tfuS is comitg ttv cut e� tcL yOu CCut {ieat it i you tty; cutd it’s gtcxautg stio tge« with each d y tfiat passes by.