Hector High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Hector, AR)

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 CAN YOU SAY FOOTBALL PLAY? Coach Bob Watson shows his players a new strategy which will hopefully aid them in a successful season. REALLY DARLING? Says Junior Shonda Garrison to a defensive player at the Tech Tournament. A Lonely Job . . A Referees Story T weeececeeeeeceeeceeee- eect! You gottem number twelve on the arm. Not me ref I was no where near the guy. Okay, Number twleve white on the arm, two shots. Come on ref, I was no where near! Sit on the bench and cool off for awhile then. What can one say about the guys that everyone seems to think are dumb and blind — the referees. They are the one who come to every ball game and get assaulted by the crowd, players, and especially coaches. Intimidation is the name of the game for the men in the black and white uniforms. Remember? They’re the guys who get blamed for the outcome of the game (from the losers side, of course. The winning team wouldn’t think of blaming a win on the refs.) But let’s face it. No one ball player would think of even going on to the playing field without them. They keep the game going from one harrassment to the next harrassment. Though they are not paid enough for what they have to go through. Referees are the next best thing to a loving and caring parent.

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PLEASE, OH PLEASE Stewart Condley (34) trying to keep from getting tackled during an amazing football game. CHEER Y DISPOSITION Jr. Tracy Walker. 8th grader Tricia Coffman cheering their team on at a home basketball game Effort Is The Key Cheerleading, A Busy Life What a day! It was October 16, the day before the football Homecoming. We all jumped in available cars and headed to Hector. First there was the matter of or- dering gifts for the Sr. foot- ball players. This was their last year and we did our best to make it a memorable one. Then back up to high school to decorate the halls. After 2 hours of hard work the fi- nal touches were added and we all went our separate ways to prepare for “the big day”. It was 8:20 the next morning, everyone checked in to gel their portions of ribbons and shakers. The day seemed to fly by. The gym was packed and the pep rally had begun. “It was one of the best ever”, was the unanimous reply of all 4 cheerleaders. We were all given beautiful roses by our football players. Now homeward bound the school bus seemed to travel 30 m.p.h. The night had come and excitement filled the air. Mr. Williams bought us each beautiful corsages for the occasion. After alot of heart, and participation, we had lost the game but the dance seemed to help every- one relax and enjoy them- selves. As I look back this was just one of many great nights we spent together as a team. We didn’t win many games but. we had alot of great players and gave it our all. Soon basketball season arose and our record went up. Taping signs throughout the bus we headed off to tournaments to show crowds we were proud of the Hector. I'M SO EXCITED!' Senior's Jon Lawrence. Mark Lawrence, and Chris Beavers show their enthusiasm during a thrilling pep rally!! OH, MY GOSH! Scott Chisum ( 44) looks for an easy wav out.

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Root bull GOING DOWN! The opponent struggles to stay on his feet. OLT Of ACTION The players watch eagerly on the sidelines. A New System 14 Seniors Gone, A New System Begun Senior High Football: (first row) Manager Tommy Riley. Mark Laymon. Mike Huffman. Wendell Humphrey. Lamont Brown. Keith Yarber. Tim Chisum; (second row) David Meador. Chris Beavers. Brian Dyer. Michael McCuin. Jcrem Ford. Stacy Barton. Brent Hudson. Edward Linker, Kenny Gray; (third row) Scotty Chisum. Terry Skinner. Stewart Condlcy. Coach Felkins. Randy Lusk. Coach W atson. Eddie Coffman. Randy Mewborn. Michael. After losing 14 seniors from last years 8-2 squad the new licetor Sr. High football team had alot to live up to. As Coach Bob Watson said “I feel like even though we've got peo- ple coming back, last year we had so many seniors we didn't have to teach so much-thcy had all been in the system and knew what to do. As the season opened there were many weak- nesses. The team appeared to lack size and experience. W ith a low number of play- ers they were all working to keep from getting injuries. The coaches felt that if they could take advantage of their strengths and keep a good attitude all year about what they were supposed to do they could finish. With fire in their eyes they ap- proached every game as if it were their last. On the night of October 24th the Cats felt the thrill of victory by defeating the Ola Mus- langs-this was the season’s best moment ’’ The next game was to give them yet an- other win-due to forfeit by St. Paul. As Jr Michael Fields re- calls “We had our good times and bad times. Unfortunately the bad times just outwcightcd the good times.” “Next year will be better! To give credit where credit is duc-to the team of 86-87: though you didn't al- ways seem to be able to look into the eyes of friends and fans and find that positive outlook or great encouragement, you defi- nitely had something. You had a want-to-win a touch of class. Marshall 37-0 Westside 26-10 Danville 39-8 Mayflower 28-12 Dover 34-0 Salem 7-0 Ola 6-13 Yellville 14-10 St. Paul forfit Lamar 22-0 Story by Tommy R