Idalou High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Idalou, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 206 of the 1979 volume:

1979 A Change Of Pace h School , Texas -M volume 33 Lisa Goble Wesley Burress Co-Editors Only A Heartbea t A way... Have you ever been so close to dreams that you could touch them, reach out and take them in your hand? If so. then you know what we mean when we say that we're only a heartbeat away. For dreams are goals that we have set for ourselves. The accomplishment of goals is actually known as progress; and with progress, comes change. In many ways we have already changed. The changes may not always be apparent on the outside, but on the inside we are different people with different goals, different aims, and different dreams. Here at Idalou High School we have a lot of dreams — dreams for the future of our school, dreams for capturing the state championship in football, dreams for perfect perform- ances from our band, dreams for improving our organizations, and above all dreams for ourselves. We know that our school has a future by the fact that a recent addition has been made to the elementary building. A new first grade and kindergarten complex has been built to accommo- date the growing number of students who will begin their edu- cation here at Idalou. and it is our dream that the school will continue to grow. We know that our football team is good; after all, they won the district championship last year, but this year it is our dream that they will make it to the top. We know that our band has a new band hall in which to prac- tice and rehearse, and it is our dream that they will make a 1 in competition. We know that our organizations are under new leadership and that they are striving to increase membership and promote worthwhile projects. We believe that the Student Council will continue to present the problems of the students to the adminis- tration and that N.H.S. will regain its honor. We hope that F. T.A. will be successful in its new money-making project and that F.C.A.'s second year will be even better than 1978. In F.H.A. and F.F.A. we hope to see some boundaries crossed by having boys in homemaking and girls in Ag classes. It is also our dream that some day the Spanish Club will break down language barri- ers. Annette Parham. Wildcat mascot, looks on at footb game. 2 Opening Freshmen enjoy Algebra class during 6th period. No candy on the tennis courts. Suzzy! Only A Heartbeat Away... Varsity boys basketball team play at Caprock tournament during Christmas vacation. Opening 3 Wildcats get into a whirlwind pile with Floy- dada. Lisa, our Viceroy lady, fights for any needed cause. Only A Heartbeat Away... Typists work for accuracy and speed. Steve Williams enjoys classroom lecture. 4 Opening Opening 5 Only A Heartbeat Away... Mr. Dunaway melts wax onto board for chemistry experi ™u i IIA rt A l Buckles has a change of face! I Y 6 Opening Larry Ramirez gets a touch of the new ERA move- ment. From A Change Of Pace Above all, we know that we are changing and that we shall encounter many different things this year. We shall take different sub- jects and accept different responsibilities. It is our dream that we experience new friend- ships, face new challenges, and grow ever closer to becoming a complete person. We are sure that this year is our chance to start over, to find ourselves, to realize our dreams, and to decide which direction our lives shall take. We know that this year will be “A Change of Pace. Opening 7 Organizations Student Council • 10 National Honor Society • 12 Spanish Club • 14 Future Homemakers of America • 16 Future Farmers of America • 20 Fellowship of Christian Athletes • 22 Future Teachers of America • 24 University Interscholastic League Events • 26 Band Marching • 30 ACTIVITIESACTI ACTIVITIESACT I SACTIVITIESACTI as?'i ViWAfil fllVM'il IVITIESACTIVITIESA CTI' IVITIESA CTIVITIESA C Tl) TIVITIESACTIVITIESA CTI' Student Council On Behalf Of The Students The Student Council is a go-between. They mediate between the students and the faculty, attempting to come to a compromise that will suit both parties. The Student Council was responsible for the changed dress code. They also maintain the coke machines. As well as this, they provide a movie for the students’ entertainment. Student Council — Row 1: Sheri Robertson, Ricky Hobbs, Kenneth Rosson, Robert Hobbs. Row 2: Rafe Foreman, Kelly Logsdon, Reta Gregorcyk, Penny Cook, Kristi Wilbanks, Rudy Fabila, Mr. Moore. Row 3: Tim Sowder, Brian Bradshaw, Thea Simmons, Ronald Reid, Scotty Moore. Kenneth stops for a break from his rough schedule as Vice-President of Student Council. 10 Student Council Average night’s homework for students. Student Council Officers — Robert Hobbs. Treasurer; Ricky Hobbs. President; Kenneth Rosson. Vice Presi- dent; Sheri Robertson, Secretary. Student Council 11 Honor Sought By N. H. S. Members Is N.H.S. really an honor? For a number of years it has been increasingly looked down upon by other students. As one student said. No one has ever convinced me that it was a good enough organization to join. As well as this there is a significant lack of interest among members. What is the solution to this problem? This year N.H.S. has been working to promote interest. Some of its programs have included a puppet show, a Christmas assembly, visiting the planetarium, and a presentation by Johnny Ray Watson. Will N.H.S. achieve its goal?. . . 12 N.H.S. I'm fed up with this!!! “Now, let’s get it quiet.” N.H.S. 13 Li Spanish Club Promotes Cultural Exchange Hola. Como estas? Habla en espaflol? (translation — Hello. How are you7 Do you speak Spanish?) For many people the answer to the last question is ‘■no”. For those of you who don't enjoy the privilege of knowing such an interesting language — you're really missing out. Spanish is really a lot of fun. Just ask the Spanish Club. Each year they study the lan- guage and participate in the charming cus- toms. For example, there is the traditional breaking of the piftata and the dancing of the Mexican Hat Dance and La Raspa. There are Christmas carols that are sung in Spanish, new dishes of enticing, spicy food to taste, films to watch, and a game of Span- ish ‘‘Monopolia” (translation — Monopoly). Spanish is a great language, and the Spanish Club really makes it fun to learn. 14 Spanish Club SPANISH CLUB — Row 1: V. Cervantez, N. Longoria. M. Ortega. S. Rodriguez. E. Fabila, B. Smith. S. Aguirre. J. Ramirez, Mrs. Root, sponsor; Row 2: S. McKinney. M. Gonzales, J. Reyes. H. Gonzales. Y. Rodriguez. L. Ramon. C. Hernandez. M. Cervantez. M. Laird. D. Espinoza. L. McNeece, G. Alanis. B. Williams; Row 3: S. Ramirez. M. Alanis, I. Gonzalez. T. Rodriguez. E. Rivas. J. Arguello, E. Ramirez. C. Bridges. H. Vega. C. Ervin. M. Calderon. C. Burlesmith, D. Chagolla, J. Rodriguez, R. Navarro. C. Gonzales. B. Espinoza; Row 4: C. Morales. R. Cervantez. D. Cervantez. C. Bednarz, T. DeBusk. R. Reyes. J. Sherman. L. Baker. D. Boggs, T. Sowder. T. Hall, M. McNeece. R. Cervantez, C. Sanchez, L. Vega. Club members strive for excellence in Spanish. Spanish Club 15 F.H.A. — Crossing Boundaries, Meeting Goals One of the goals of F.H.A. is “To become aware of the multiple roles of men and women in today’s soci- ety.’' Never has this goal been exemplified so well as this year. Finally there is a male member in F.H.A ! Credit goes to Tommy Jackson for having the guts to cross the ster- eotyped boundary between men and women. Obviously, men are a part of the home also. And though they may be a home maker by bringing home a pay check, they still contribute to its happiness and well-being. Let’s hear it for F.H.A. and Tommy Jackson! Both shall be responsible for the future of our homes! Deniese Hamilton enjoys presiding over meetings. F.H.A. Members — Row 1: A. Parham, J. Lowe. J. Joiner. A. Speer. P. Boyd. T. Bunting. D. Hamilton. R. Snodgrass. S. Robertson. K. Wilbanks. V. Clary. P. Cook, R. Gregorcyk. Row 2: M. Alanis. L. Robledo. K. Emery, T. Gill, J. Guer- rero. I. Gonzales. J. Ortega. M. Gonzales. C. Doherty. C. Moore. P. Hight, Mrs. Neill. Sponsor. Row 3: Mrs. Haggard, Sponsor, S. Gallagher. K. Davis. L. Brown, R. Piseno. B. Clary, L. Holdren, J. Frazier, Z. Agado. M. Smith. A. Rodri- quez, J. Flemins. A. Marmolejo, S. Costillo, D. Millner, M. Laird. J. Gomez. Row 4: M. Moore. T. Foster, R. Wheeler, S. Lundberg, L. Stephenson. K. Bridges, T. DeBusk, T. Simmons, B. Allison, T. Zuber, B. Blount, M. Rodriquez, B. Snodgrass. D. Weldon. L. Bunting. T. Watson, G. Webb. K. Mack. S. Rackley. Row 5: S. Johnson. C. May. L. Krusin- sky, C. Bedharz. C. Becton. J. Hitt. N. Eildon, N. Neill, E. Simmons, D. Murphy. T. Jackson. P. Baker, P. Rodriquez, K. Logsdon. L. Goble. T. Bolinger, K. Gray, B. Lawson. 16 F.H.A. F.H.A. Officers — Row 1: P. Boyd. 4th V. President; T. Bunting, 2nd V. President; D. Hamilton, President; R. Snodgrass, 1st V. President; S. Robertson, 3rd V. President; K. Wilbanks. 5th V. President. Row 2: Mrs. Hag- gard, Sponsor; A. Parham, Pianist; J. Joiner, Parliamentarian; J. Lowe, Sgt. at Arms; A. Speer. Secretary; V. Clary. Treasurer; P. Cook, Historian; R. Gregorcyk, Song Leader; Mrs. Neill, Sponsor. F.H.A. 17 Sr. Farm Skills Team: Buckles Bryant, David Moore, Ken Mull, Robert Hobbs. When one is not sure what F.F.A. involves, how can one begin to write about it? The logical answer to this question is to take pen and pencil in hand and ask for an interview — so that is just what we did. AND THE RESULTS WERE SURPRISING! During the course of the interview, we dis- covered that F.F.A. is very involved in a number of projects. Each year they sell sau- sage. citrus fruits, and apples to make money. In addition, they attend leadership contests, and such events as the Dallas State Fair. Lubbock County Stock Show. Idalou Stock Show, Houston Stock Show, and the Southwest Stock Show. This year a tractor parade will kick off F.F.A. Week, which begins in February. This organization is sponsoring Ken Mull as an Area Vice-President. (During the sum- mer, Ken attended the National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. in order to prepare for his duties.) The organization is also sponsoring Rafe Foreman as District Sentinel. As well as this, there are numerous students in this organization who will receive the “State Farmer Degree.” According to Cary Pate, F.F.A. sponsor and teacher of Vocational Agriculture, “members find something that they enjoy and benefit from; whether it is the stock- shows, the leadership contests, the judging contests, public speaking, awards, or the shop programs.” 18 F.F.A. F.F.A. Officers— Row 1: Rafe Foreman, Sentinel; David Moore, Secretary and Chaplain; Robert Hobbs, Vice-President; Row 2: Stan Phillips. Reporter; Ken Mull, President; Buckles Bryant, Treasurer. FFA — Working Toward An Outstanding Organization FFA — Row 1: Mr Pate. Sponsor. R Foreman. S Phillips, B Bryant. K Mull. R Hobbs. D. Moore. Mr Christie. Sponsor; Row 2: K Green. J Nash. A Swearmger. M Marmolejo. A Emery. R Urrutia. K Anthony. B Dodson. S. Duncan. J. Simmons. P Hight; Row 3: T. Barnes. M Mojica. T Cook. R Downey. T DeBusk. J. Gregorcyk. D Currie. G Smith. T Sherman. B DeBusk. V Phillips, S Danforth. L Calvillo. 0 Saenz. B Sisk; Row 4 D Carrilo. K Wilbanks. R Brashaer. J. Vento. B Barton. D Gill. F. Roberts. P Frank- lin. D Boggs, J Barnes. W Cave. D Barnhill. R Reid. R Nelson. J. Sherman. Row 5: C. Anderson. B Robb. C Morales. M Weldon. V. lundberg, M F le. D. Green. K Vineyard. R Robb. T Wylie. T Jackson. W Wiley. B Anthony. L Wadsworth. S Moore F.F.A. 19 Danny Cox demonstrates use of hand torch. 20 F.F.A. Jr. Chapter Conducting Team — Row 1: Venita Phillips. Jerry Nash. Tammy Sherman; Row 2: Ronald Reid. Brian Barton. Steven Danforth. Billy Sisk. Lone Star Farmers — 1978: Tommy Jackson, Buckles Bryant. David Moore. Robert Hobbs. Tracy Wylie. Ken Mull. Not Pictured. Bobby Jackson. FHA Best Beau — Buckles Bryant. FFA Sweetheart — Aricka Speer. F.F.A. F.H.A. 21 Ken Mull — Area 1 st Vice President. F.C.A. Starts Brother, Sister Organization The meeting begins with all heads reverently bowed. As the prayer ends, someone stands to read a few lines of scripture; and the expectant hush is broken by joyous singing of praises to God. The officers methodically dis- pense with business, and the group merge into huddles in which con- cerns and problems are discussed and help is given. Occasionally there will be a film to watch, a speaker to hear, a cook- out to attend, bumper-stickers to sell, a football to raffle, or a carwash to raise money. This year there was the added concern of starting a F.C.A. Chapter in Junior High. But each meeting ends as it began — with heads bowed in prayer. Boys F.C.A. Officers — Row 1: Ricky Hobbs. Treasurer; Coach Leaf. Sponsor; Buckles Bryant, President; Row 2: Scotty Moore. Vice-Presi- dent; Kevin Noble, Secretary and Reporter. Boys F.C.A. Members — Row 1: Coach Leaf — Sponsor. B. Bryant, S. Moore. R. Hobbs. K. Noble; Row 2: K. Green. W. Cave. M. Mojica. D. Massey. B. DeBusk, G. Smith, K. Rosson, K. Lowe. C. Burelsmith, R. Hill, T. DeBusk, B. Barton, R. Downey; Row 3: R. Brashear, R. Foreman, R. Robb, M. Embry. B. Bradshaw, D. Green, T. Wylie, R. Heard. J. Blount, B. Gallagher, M. Applegate. D. Gill. B. Robb. 22 Boy’s F.C.A. Girls F.C.A. Officers — Row 1: Coach Ramsey, Sponsor; Janie Lowe, Vice-President; Sheri Robertson, President; Ross Ann Snodgrass. Sec- retary, Coach Cox, Sponsor; Row 2: Suzy Gallagher, Representative, Kristi Wilbanks, Reporter; Thea Simmons, Representative; Elizabeth Simmons, Representative. Girls F.C.A. Members — Row 1: T. Simmons, K. Wilbanks. J. Lowe. S. Robertson. R. Snodgrass. E. Simmons; Row 2: R. Piseno, Coach Ramsey, J. Flemins. M. Smith, K. Emery. T. Gill. Z. Agado, P. Hight, B. Snodgrass. Coach Cox; Row 3: S. Johnson, J. Hitt, C. Becton, T. DeBusk, P. Boyd, D. Weldon, P. Rodriguez, C. Bednarz. D. Murphy, K. Davis. Girl's F.C.A. 23 Small Chapter Accepts Challenges “Accepting the Challenge — the theme in F.T.A. for 1979. And with only seventeen mem- bers, the Idalou Chapter more than fulfilled their responsibility. This year F.T.A. sponsored two district officers, entered con- testants in the Mr. and Miss F.T.A. contest, and submitted a nomination for Mr. Dunaway as the outstanding sponsor. Robin Goble was nominated as the State Representative and will compete for the office of Histo- rian at State. As well as this, they sponsored a booth at the Hallow- een Carnival with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society, and hosted a practice UIL meet. The State Convention is always a highlight, so this year F.T.A. members displayed and sold items in Tom Watt Show- cases in order to raise money. The top salesman was to receive an expense paid trip to the State convention as well as luggage. This year Mary Helen Aguirre received this honor by selling in excess of $300.00. The Idalou Chapter of F.T.A. has accepted the challenge! 24 F.T.A. James works hard for the district campaigns. F.T.A. Members — Row 1: K. Mull, D. Millner, B. Lawson. T. Simmons. J. Espinoza. C. Doherty. P. Height. M. Laird. Row 2: R. Dunaway. Sponsor; M. Weldon. A. Speer. B. Bryant. R. Hobbs. M. H. Aguirre. W. Burress. J. Watson, M. Hodgin. R. Goble. L. Goble. F.T.A. Officers — Row 1: K. Mull, President; P. Height. Vice-Presi- dent; D. Millner, Secretary; R. Goble. Historian; M. H. Aguirre. Parliamentarian; W. Buress. Treasurer; J. Watson, Reporter; Row 2: R. Dunaway. Sponsor; M. Laird. Vice-President; B. Bryant. Sgt.-at-Arms; R. Hobbs. Parlia- mentarian. Idalou F.T.A. before . . AFTER!!! F.T.A. 25 f Prose — Wesley Burress. 26 U.I.L. Shorthand — Virginia Clary, Sheila Rackley. Science — Kenneth Rosson, Brian Bradshaw, Mary Helen Aguirre, Mike Wright. KAfC� ’ I IV L.I SUPER FROG Persuasive Speaking — Brian Bradshaw, Lisa Slide Rule — Mike Wright. Kenneth Rosson. Brian Goble. Bradshaw. U.I.L. 27 Ready Writing — Lisa Goble. Journalism — Brian Bradshaw. Robin Goble. James Watson, not pic- tured. Wesley Burress. Practice Is Hard, But Worth It. Many months of practice are put into U.I.L. competition. Train- ing begins in the summer when workshops are presented to help students excel in their event. When school starts, long hours of practice begin. Those people in typing and shorthand practice daily. People who have entered prose or poetry must select their material and practice it often. As well as this, there are practice tournaments which feature the events of prose, poetry, debate, informative speaking, persuasive speaking, journalism, science, slide rule, and number sense. For the past two years. Idalou has hosted its own practice U.I.L. tournament which has been very successful. The one-act play must rehearse lines and find costumes, and those people who are interested in acting learn much of what it's like to put in grueling hours of study and practice in order to per- fect the play. Is the training worth it? One might wonder if it is because of the increasing number of vacancies left in certain events. Many people have quit or are simply not interested in participating in U.I.L. events. But if you were to ask some of the people who have quali- fied for regional or state, most would tell you that the satisfaction is well worth all the trouble! U.I.L. 29 Band: Twirlers — Sheri Robertson, Phyllis Boyd, Beverly May. Drum Major: Venita Phillips. Row 1: V. Rodriquez, G. Fabila, K. Rosson, B. Baker, K. Noble, R. Fabila, R. Murphy, R. Heard, L. Calvillo, E. Fabila, R. Cervantez, S. Ramirez, L. Peralez; Row 2: R. Navarro, A. Parham, S. Stotts, W. Burress, D. Ladd, S. Danforth, G. Tucker, L. Holdren, T. Driscoll, J. Watson, R. Snodgrass, B. Smith, B. Robb, R. Dow- Mr. and Miss Band — Victor Rodriquez, Mar- icela Rodriquez. Wildcat Band showing spirit at pep rallies outdoors. Students relax after strenuous rehearsal. r Let’s Hear It For 30 Band John Phillip Sousa Award — Lonnie Baker Venita Phillips Drum Major Marching Spirit Wildcat Band performs exciting half-time show. ermaste ney, S. Lundberg, F. Marmolejo. M. Rodriquez, N. Neill, J. Frazier, K. Gray; Row 3: Z. Agado, T. Wat- son, J. Nash, F. Roberts, D. Murphy, D. Massey, J. Ramirez. L. Marmolejo, D. Cervantez. R. Gregorcyk, D. Weldon, R. Hobbs. L. Baker, B. Gallagher, M. Pyle, M. Hodgin, R. Reid, J. Gregorcyk, B. Gamblin, Z. Robinson, 0. Anciso, P. Rodriquez, B. Blount. Band 31 OFFICERS: ROW 1: Laura Holdren, Woodwind Lt.; Ross Ann Snodgrass, Librarian; Nathalie Neill. Secretary. ROW 2: Reta Gregorcyk. First Lt.; James Wat- son. Captain, Head Quarter Master Wesley Burress, Reporter; Lonnie Baker, Brass Lt.; Mark Hodgin, Percussion Lt.; Venita Phillips, Drum Major. Band 33 The Spirit Of Idalou High VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Kristi Wilbanks, Tondya DeBusk, Missy Moore, Annette Parham (Mascot), Football players huddle to stay warm. 34 Cheerleaders Cheerleaders 35 Football Portraits • 38 Life • 46 Basketball Portraits (Boys) 50 (Girls) • 54 Tennis Portraits • 58 Track Portraits • 61 Golf Portraits • 63 31 HIV 31 HIV S0I13 31 HIV SO 1131 It was a season of close calls. Scoring was a dominant factor in every game where the Wildcats triumphed over their opponents. In all respects, the final statistics credited Idalou with 237 points compared to 100 scored by the opposing teams. However, scoring did not determine the close calls; severe mental and physical contests showed the valiant effort of the other teams against the Idalou powerhouse. For when two teams came together, equally prepared for strenuous exercise and performance, the score could never adequately portray the closeness of the game. One of the best examples of this game was in the Abernathy game. The entire night had been filled with drizzling rain, yet even this could not deter eager fans. Ricky Hobbs and Buckles Bryant had each scored a touch- down. and Scotty Moore had kicked one extra point successfully to tie the game. With only a minute remaining of play, the heavens opened and let forth an onslaught of rain, and Abernathy, through many desperate attempts, achieved a field goal with only nine seconds remaining, making the final score 13-16. The game against the Petersburg Buffaloes is yet another instance of a close call. Idalou trailed Petersburg in the fourth quarter, but with only a minute on the clock a touchdown was made to end the game with the score 13-12. This was also a season of glorious triumphs; the Wildcats soaring to easy and systematic victory in game after game and often not even allowing their opponents to score. The first game of the season against the New Deal Lions was one such game. Idalou had not been ranked as highly in the polls as the year before, and people turned out in full force to see if the polls knew what they were talking about. When the scoreboard lit up to show Idalou victorious over the New Deal Lions by a score of 27-0, the validity of the polls was very much in question. The tigers from Frenship fared no better than the New Deal Lions. Buck- les scored all of the touchdowns, and Scotty Moore kicked four perfect extra points with Brian Bradshaw and Kelly Vineyard downing a punter for a safety to make the final score 30-7. Idalou journeyed to Lorenzo for the next game to triumphantly down the Hornets with a score of 38-0. © 5 § 1 38 Football 3y. ft Lel Tannehill. Espinoza. M : Moore Robert Barnhill Wingback Brian Bradshaw Tight End Buckles Bryant Tailback Mike Chopa Linebacker Jesus Espinoza Offensive Tackle Ricky Hobbs Fullback Tommy Jackson Defensive Tackle David Moore Center Victor Rodriquez Offensive Tackle Kelly Vineyard Tight End Tracy Wylie Split End Brett Baker Tackle Darrell Boggs Nose Guard Brad DeBusk Quarterback Mike Embry Guard Football 39 Idalou Wildcats Capture District 4-AA Crown SEASON RECORD Idalou Idalou Idalou Idalou Idalou Idalou Idalou Idalou Idalou Idalou Idalou New Deal Petersburg Frenship Lorenzo Olton Muleshoe Floydada Abernathy Tulia Lockney Muleshoe 4 ootbaN Alan Emery Quarterback Joe Espinoza Wingback Rudy Fabila Split End Paul Franklin Tight End Dennis Green Guard Ricky Heard Guard Scotty Moore Guard Kevin Noble Center Stan Phillips Quarterback Ruben Reyes Fullback Richard Robb Tackle Kenneth Rosson Split End Gary Smith Tailback Lupe Vega Split End Chip Anderson Tackle Brian Barton Fullback Jim Blount Guard Ronald Brashear Split End Craig Burelsmith Wingback Wade Cave Center Fnnthflll 11 With the game against the Olton Mustangs, it was time to celebrate the homecoming of our team. Pep rallies were held each morning; students prepared for special wall decorating contest; and floats were built. To crown the festivities of Homecoming week, the Wildcats delivered an obvi- ous victory of 21-7 with Buckles Bryant scoring two touchdowns while Ricky Hobbs scored one, and Scotty Moore kicked three extra points. The next game would prove to be an important one because it pitted Idalou against the Muleshoe Mules who were judged to win in their district. The Idalou Wildcats brought home an astounding victory; the final score being Idalou 21-7. Finally the first district game had arrived. Rival Floydada had been picked to be a leader in District 4AA; therefore, it was an imperative w for the Wildcats. As balloons rose above the visitors' stands in Whirlwind Sta- dium; it was certain that another victory was to be celebrated; Idalou 14. Floydada 7. In the game against the Tulia Hornets, Idalou took a commanding lead, and the half-time score flashed 14-7 in favor of the Cats. Touchdowns were made by Ricky Hobbs. Brad DeBusk, and Gary Smith with Kelly Vine- yard scoring two extra points to end the game 28-14. If Idalou could defeat Lockney. they would emerge into the contest for Bi-District Championship; and defeat them they did, with a score of 26-9 even though it cost the Wildcats dearly because of injuries suffered in the game. Surely it seemed that the Cats were guaranteed the Bi-District Champi- onship because of their early victory over Muleshoe. but that was not to be the case. The playoff at Canyon, Texas, ended in a 21-6 victory for the Mules with Buckles Bryant scoring the only touchdown for Idalou. The 1978 football season had ended with a 9-2 record. The Wildcats had won the District 4-AA championship for the second year in a row. Everyone was proud of a team who had shown good sportsmanship and pride. Close calls dominated the season; thus 1978 was a year to remember. 42 Football Berle Robb Guard Jack Vento Tight End Ruben Cervantez Guard Tim DeBusk Quarterback Ricky Downey Linebacker Gary Fabila Wingback Rate Foreman Guard Danny Gill Fullback Raymond Hill Tailback Wes Jackson Tailback David Ladd Center Danny Massey Splitend Ronnie Murphy Noseguard Luis Peralez Tackle Football 43 ALL SOUTH PLAINS HONORABLE MENTION: Buckles Bryant. Football 45 Honors, Prestige, Hard Work, And Determination Make Football Much More Than A Game Gary Smith is tackled by two Abernathy Antelopes on rain-soaked field. The Idalou offense on the move against Olton. 46 Football Alan Emery demonstrates his ability to run against Muleshoe. Coach Leaf advises Scotty Moore on kicking the extra point. Football “The coaching staff of Idalou High School was very proud of the performance of the Wildcat football team in 1978. We felt like our schedule was much more difficult than in the past, and that it would require an excellent effort each Friday night to have a successful season. Success can be attributed to many things: leadership of our Seniors, total team unity, and the support of our administration and faculty, the student body, and the entire community. It takes HARD WORK AND DEDICATION to become a champion, and some- 48 Football times it is even more difficult to repeat as a championship team. We would hope that the memo- ries of the 1978 football season will stay with the players and fans for years to come, for it was truly a CHAMPIONSHIP YEAR AND A SEASON TO REMEMBER. 3ESHMAN FOOTBALL TEAM: ROW 1: Sammy Flores, Sammy Rodriguez, Ernie Fabila, Brad Smith, Joe Rodriguez, immy Aquirre, Jerry Nash, Tim Sowder. ROW 2: Carlos Gonzales, Brad Dotson, Mike Mojica, David Espinoza, David hagolla, Kevin Anthony, Mark McNeece, Kurt Lowe, Louis Cavillo, Gary Robbins, Vidal Sanchez, Ronald Reid. ROW 3: each Dowell, Gary Hobbs, David Flusche, Henry Vega, Billy Sisk, Terry Hall, Micky Applegate, James Sherman, Donny urry, Tim Barnes, Andy Swearingen, Oscar Saenz. Football 49 If ii I ■ Brian Bradshaw Buckles Ricky Robert Mike Bryant Hobbs Hobbs Wright Boys Basketball Team — Row 1: R. Hobbs. B. Bryant, B. DeBusk, R. Hill; Row 2: M. Wright. J. Hitt, T. Wylie, R. Hobbs, D. Green, R. Fore- man, B. Bradshaw, Coach Dowell. Basketball Captains: Brian Bradshaw, Buckles Bryant, Tracy Wylie, Ricky Hobbs, Robert Hobbs, Mike Wright. Buckles Bryant receives ball from teammates during Abernathy- Idalou tilt. 50 Basketball Wildcats Take 2nd In District Competition “Wildcats finished the year with a 13- 11 record and 4-4 in district. They placed second in the Roosevelt Tour- nament. They also finished second in district for the season. During the year, Ricky Hobbs set a new Career Rebounding Record, Tracy Wylie and Rate Foreman fin- ished tied with the Best Free throw percentage at 57.57%. Dennis Green was the Leading Rebounder for the year with 297 rebounds. Highlights of the year were defeating Abernathy twice; 50-47 at Idalou and 42-38 at Abernathy. °UrtL U , O Dennis Green shoots the basketball while opponents hope for a rebound. Basketball 51 Richard Robb tries arm swing action to rescue ball for team. That’s The Way The Ball Bounces... J.V. Basketball — Row 1: C. Burlesmith, K. Wilbanks, G. Fabila, T. DeBusk, G. Smith. D. Massey. S. Moore; Row 2: R. Brashear, L. Wadsworth, R. Murphy. B. Robb. R. Robb. D. Barnhill, Coach Whitfield. 52 Basketball Freshman Basketball — Row 1: K. Anthony. C. Gonzales, B. Smith, K. Lowe. J. Sherman. S. Danforth; Row 2: R. Reid. T. Hall. T. Sowder, G. Hobbs. D. Flusche. H. Vega. M. Applegate. Basketball 53 Girls Play Full Court Rules “The 1978-79 season proved to be one of complete change and close games. The Lady Cats suc- cessfully converted to the new 5- player game, posting a season record of 16 wins and 14 losses. This young team captured the Best Defensive Average by allowing their opponents to score an average of only 34 points per game. Aricka Speer was the leading rebounder and scorer. Cindy Becton tied the Best Field Goal percentage record by hitting 55%. “A successful season depends not just upon a team’s passing, shooting or defensive abilities but on several qualities that never show up in the statistical records. The qualities of leadership, desire, determination, unselfishness, loy- alty, attitude and a real Team spirit are what made the 1978-79 Season a thrilling success for the Lady Cats. Reta Gregorcyk 1978-79 Girls Basketball Captains: Sheila Rackley — Manager, Reta 0 gorcyk. Maricela Rodriquez, Aricka Speer. Maricela Aricka Phyllis Janet Rodrique Speer Boyd Williams 54 Basketball Beverly May attempts a layup while Aricka Speer Patty Rodriquez dribbles the ball downcourt closely fol- prepares for a rebound. lowed by opponents. Cindy Janie Beverly Patti Kristi Cindy Bednarz Lowe May Rodriguez Wilbanks Becton Basketball 55 Freshman Basketball — Row 1: T. Watson, T. Gill, J. Flemins. B. Snodgrass, R. Piseno, M. Smith, L. Bunting; Row 2: Coach Cox, Manager S. Johnson, E. Simmons. P. Baker, C. Bec- ton, J. Hitt, K. Logsdon, S. Lundberg, A. Rodriguez, Manager J. Frazier, Coach Ramsey. 56 Basketball Ross Ann Snodgrass displays ballet step during ball game. J V. Girls Basketball — Row 1: B Snodgrass. J. Joiner. D. Weldon. E. Simmons. J. Flemins. S. Robertson; Row 2: P. Baker. D. Murphy. N Neill. J. Hitt. R. Snodgrass. Coach Ramsey. Basketball 57 Enrollment Increases As Tennis has become a very popular spectator sport. Perhaps it took a great game and a great name like Jimmy Connors or Billy Jean King to make it that way. but chances are that these famous people only strengthened the public’s opinion of the game. Now that tennis has become so popular, everyone seems to be rushing to try it. Over the past three years, the enrollment in tennis classes has tripled. What started as a single class for the recreation of students has emerged into three classes. Tennis is now a defi- nite alternative to football or basketball. Perhaps someday one of these people will be able to challenge one of the pros! One never knows what could happen if they continue their practice in the sport! THIRD PERIOD TENNIS: ROW 1: N. Longoria, J. Ortega, G. Moldonado, T. Rodriquez, R. Soto. ROW 2: S. Reed. P. Cook, K. Love. M. Cervantez. C. Mora. C. Bridges, T. Bunting. ROW 3: S. Moore, T. Sherman, A. Rob- ledo, F. Marmolejo, C. Sanchez. B. Espinoza. J. Young. Coach Whitfield. 58 Tennis Tennis Gains Popularity kNUOW 1 R ag rVSgto ’ortrT B Ahthc Jwbv i eon. W B ess. fegorcyi FOURTH PERIQ, RasffkyrD ‘Sop dren. P Robbins p Hey. go easy on the backhand!” Venita practices for tournaments. Tennis 59 Beverly plays baseball instead of tennis. Diane prepares to serve. SEVENTH PERIOD TENNIS — Row 1: Zelda Agado, Amelia Anciso, Estefena Marquez, Rose Mary Soto, Mar- garet Gonzales, Diana Espinoza; Row 2; Coach Grayson, Beverly Clary, Suzzy Gallagher, Carol Erving, Robin Goble, Christina Moore. Kathlean Davis, Terri Foster, Syndi Stotts, Cindy May. 60 Tennis I.H.S. Track Stars Begin Trail Boys Track — Row 1: D. Massey, A. Emery, G. Fabila, C. Burelsmith, L. Vega; Row 2: D. Gill, R. Reyes, B. Bryant, G. Smith, B. Gallagher, R. Downey, R. Hill; Row 3: R. Foreman, G. Danforth, D. Green. M. Embry, R. Murphy, B. Baker, S. Moore. R. Robb, H. Vega. Coach Whitfield helps student with exercise. Boys Track 61 Of Winners 1 Beverly and Patty run laps around track. Girls Track — Row 1: K. Emery, K. Wilbanks, Coach Cox, J. Joiner. S. Robertson; Row 2: G. Maldonado, P. Rodriquez. J. Lowe, P. Baker, J. Williams. R. Gregorcyk, T. Bunting; Row 3: J. Guerrero, C. Rivas. B. Snodgrass, A. Rodriquez, R. Piseno, J. Ortega. T. Gill, J. Flemins; Row 4: J. Frazier, L. Krusinsky, E. Simmons. J. Hitt, A. Speer, D. Mur- phey. B. May, C. Bednarz, C. Becton, R. Snodgrass, K. Logsdon, O. Anciso. S. Rackley. 62 Girls Track Linda Krusinsky keeps pace with long strides. Golf Season ‘ ‘Swings ’’Into Action Boys Golf — Row 1: M. McNeece, S. Rodriquez. B. Smith. K. Lowe; Row 2: M. Wright. T. Wylie. K. Noble. R. Heard. S. Moore. K. Rosson. Golf 63 Girls Golf — Row 1: Coach Cox; Row 2: K. Logsdon, K. Emery. S. Johnson; Row 3: P. Boyd. S. Robert- son, M. Rodriguez. N. Neill. R. Snodgrass. I hope your putting is better than your driving! Seniors Portraits • 66 Play • 74 Student Life • 76 Achievements • 78 Juniors Portraits • 80 Sophomores PEOPLEPEOPLE PEOPLEPEOPL PLEPEOPL Buckles Bryant Wesley Burress Domingo Cervantez Virginia Clary Seniors 67 Raymond Cervantez v 4' Robert Chagolla Mike Chapa v Mike Chapa Sophie Costilla Robert DeLeon Jesus Espinoza Margaret Gonzales Rafael Gutierrez James Frost Lisa Goble James Frost Reta Gregorcyk Diana Espinoza 68 Seniors Curtis Hill onnie Baker, Sgt.-at-Arms; Aricka ore. Treasurer; Robert Hobbs. Vice- , MM . v. Ricky Hobbs Robert Hobbs Tommy Jackson Seniors 69 r Elsa Lopez Laura McNeece Anita Marmolejo Lynnette Marshall Missy Moore Vince Lundberg Bart Joiner David Moore 70 Seniors Maricela Rodriquez Sheila Rackley Larry Ramirez Carlos Morales Ken Mull Marvin Pyle 4 Victor Rodriquez Maria Sanchez Thea Simmons Aricka Speer 72 Seniors James Watson Mark Weldon Mike Wright I racy Wylie lanya uber Kelly Vineyard Seniors 73 Girl Talk? ' ‘No Boys Allowed” Draws Crowd Little orphan Annie he isn’t. 74 Seniors Barbara and Virginia act as mghtwatchmen in exciting drama. Imagine two sisters who’ve been left alone with their country cousin and are throwing a slumber party, a notorious cat burglar that has been terrorizing the neighbors, and several eligible males who will resort to such tactics as dressing up as the prowler or as girls to attract attention, and you have the Jr. Play 1978. “No Boys Allowed . Buckles, the notorious “Mr. Mid- night”, creeps in and out of the liv- ing room unnoticed. Seniors 75 We Are Great Once upon a time we lived with hearts that raced and minds that dreamed and clocks that had no hour hands. With common goals, and common longings, we laughed, we loved, we played, we won. Those were our school days. They were real because we made them real. And then, as suddenly as they had dawned, they faded into the less carefree days of adulthood. Missy assesses Senior fines from magazine sales. Kelly received an O.D.A. while sitting in the hall with Jan Joiner. We Are Seniors ’79 James suffers from a mild attack of l-N-D-l-G-E-S- T-l-O-N! Early morning in Civics leaves Amelia feeling irritable. Seniors 77 INVOL VEMENT IN I. H. S. Barbara Allison— 12 Yr Sr.; N.H.S. 2. 3. 4. F.H.A. 1 - 4; Spanish Club 1; Band 1. 2. 3. Quartermaster 2. 3; Mascot 3. Bas- ketball 1; Tennis 2. 3. 4; Jr. Play Cast; Who’s Who; Concession Stand Mgr. 4 Amelia Anciso — 12 Yr. Sr; Annual Staff 4; F T.A 3; Spanish Club; Choir 4; Bas- ketball 1; Tennis 2. 3, 4. Most Courteous 4. Lonnie Baker— Class Vice Pres. 1.2. 3; Class Sgt.-at-Arms 4. Class Favorite 4; Spanish Club 4; Librarian 4; Band 2. 3, 4. Band Vice Pres. 3. All Dist. Band 2; UJ.L. Play 3. 4. Reg. Qual. 3. Hon. Men.; Bas- ketball 1; Track 1.2; Who's Who. Robert Barnhill — Annual Staff 4. Librar- ian 1. Choir 1-4; Football 1 - 4; Basket- ball 1.2; Track 1.4; Jr. Play Staff Terry Bohnger— Annual Staff 4; F H A 1 - 4. Song Leader 2; Choir 3; Basketball 1; Tennis 2; Track 1; Jr. Play Cast Brian Bradshaw— 12 Yr. Sr.; N.H.S. 2 - 4; F T.A 1, Teachers Aid 1; F.C A 3. 4. Band 1,2. 3; U.I.L. Science 1. Debate 2 - 4. Reg Qual. 2. Feature Writing 3. Play 2. 3; Football 1 - 4. Hon Men. 3; Basketball 1 - 4; Jr. Play Cast; Delegate to Texas Nuclear Physics Symposium; Who’s Who Buckles Bryant— Class Sgt -at-Arms 1. Mr. I.H.S.; Most School Spirited 4, Most Likely to Succeed 4; F T A 3. 4. Sgt -at- Arms 4; Teacher's Aid 4. F.C A 3. 4. Treasurer 3. Pres 4. F.F A. 1 - 4. Treas 4. Lone Star Farmer Degree. Sr Farm Skills. Jr. Chapter Conducting; Choir 2. 3; Football 1-4. Hon. Men 2. Offense and Defense, All Dist 3 Offense and Defense. All South Plains 3. Defense. Basketball 1 - 4. Track 1 - 4. Reg Qual 100 Yd Dash. Dist. Champion Mile Relay. 440 Yd Relay. 2. 3; Jr. Play Cast. Who’s Who Wesley Burress— 12 Yr. Senior. Annual Staff 3. 4. Editor 4. N H.S 2. 3. 4. F.T.A 1 - 4. Local Reporter 2; District Chaplain 3, Treasurer 4, Teacher's Aid 2, 3. 4. Dis- trict Mr. F.T.A 2. 3. State Semi-Finalist 3. State Convention 2. 3. 4 Voting Delegate at State 2. 3, Voting Delegate at District Convention 4; Librarian 1.2. 3; Band 1 4. Reporter 3. 4; U.I.L. Solo and Ensem Die 1. 2. 3. 4. State Qualifier 2. Division I Regional. Division II. Slate; Stage Band 1 2.3 Talent Show 1.2.3; U.I.L. Oral Read- ing 2nd Place. Debate 2. One-Act Play — 1.2. 3. 4. All-Star Cast — 2. 3. Prose 3. 4, Regional Qualifier 3. Headline Writing 3. Ready Writing 2. Typing 3. Regional Qualifier 3. State Alternate 3; 8asketball 1,2; Tennis 3. 4. South Plains Oratorical Contest Local 1. 3. 4. Regional 3. 4; 4-H Method Demonstration — State Qualifier 1-4. State — 3rd Place Winner. I Dare You Award — Danforth Award 4. County Council Rep. 1.2. 3. 4. Local Reporter 2; Who's Who. Domingo Cervantez— 12 Yr Sr.; Annual Staff — 4. Spanish Club 4, Band 1-4; Whos Who Ready Writing 2. 3. 4. Persuasive Speak- ing 4. One Act Play 3. 4. Reg Qual. Debate 2. Ready Writing 3; Basketball 1; Who's Who 3. Margaret Gonzales — 12 Yr. Sr ; F.H.A 1. 4; F.T.A 1; Spanish Club 1. 4; Librar- ian 3; Tennis 3. 4 Reta Gregorcyk — 12 Yr. Sr.; Class Favorite 1; Student Council 4. F.H.A 1 - 4. Sgt.-at-Arms 3. Song Leader 4; Band 1 - 4. Percussion Lt. 3 - 4, Vice Pres. 4. Solo and Ensemble 1.2.4; UIL Poetry 2; Ull One Act Play 2.3.4; All Star Cast 3: Best School Spirited 4. Basketball 1.2. 3. 4; Golf 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Regional Alt. 440 Yd. Dash 3; Jr Play Cast 3; Who's Who 4. Raymond Cervantez — 12 Yr Sr.. Span- ish Club 4. Vice Pres. — 4, Choir 1 - 2. Mike Chapa — Sgt.-at-Arms 2. 3; F.C A 3; Librarian 4; Choir 4; Football 1 - 4. Dist Champs 3. 4. Tennis 4. Jr. Play Staff. Virginia Clary— Annual Staff 4; F.H.A. 1 - 4. Treas 4. F.C.A 4, Librarian 3. 4; U.I.L. 4 Shorthand; Tennis 2 - 4, Dist. Qual. 2 - 4; Jr. Play Cast 3; Who's Who. Sophia Costilla — Annual Staff 3 - 4. F.H.A 1 - 4; Spanish Club 3; Choir 3; Track 1; Jr. Play Staff. Curtis Hill — F.C.A 3; F.F A 4; Leader- ship Activities 4. Co-Op Ag 4; Green- hand 4. Spanish Club 1; Football 1.2. 3; District Champs 3. Basketball 1. 2. 3; Track 1.2; Jr. Class Play Staff 3 Ricky Hobbs— 12 Yr Sr.; Student Coun- cil 1 - 4, Pres. 4. Annual Stall 4. F.T.A 3. 4. Parliamentarian 3; F.C A 3. 4. Trea- surer 4; Office Aid 2; Band 1-4, One Act Play 1; Football 1 - 4. Hon. Men All Dist. Running Back 2. Dist Champs 3. 4. All Dist Running Back 3. Hon. Men. All South Plains Running Back 3; Basketball 1 - 4. Hon Men All Dist 2. All Dist 3; Tennis 4. Track 1 - 4. Dist Champs 3. Jr Class Play Cast 3; Who's Who Robert DeLeon — 12 Yr. Sr.; Choir 3. 4. Office Aid 1; Tennis 4 Diana Espinoza — 12 Yr Sr.; Annual Staff 4; F.H.A 1.2; F T A. 1.2. Teacher's Aid 2; Tennis 3; Jr Play Staff 3 Jesus Espinoza — 12 Yr Sr . F T A. 3. 4; Spanish Club 1; Choir 1-4. Football 1.2. 3. 4 — Captam. Dist Champs 3. 4; Golf 1.2.3. 4. Track 1.2; Jr. Play Staff. Lisa Goble — Annual Staff 3. 4. Photog- rapher 3. 4. Editor 4; N.H.S 2 - 4. Pres. 4. F HA. 1.2. 3. 4. 4th Vice Pres. 3. F T A 2. 3. 4,' Recording Secf Mis W3j st. Spanish Club se Interpretati — J ice Aid 1; UIL — . Debate 2. 3.‘ it Robed Hobbs — Class Vice Pres 4. Stu- dent Council 3. 4. Treasurer 4. N.H.S 4. Parliamentarian 4; F.F.A. 1 - 4. Sec 3. Vice Pres 4. Leadership Scholarships 2. 3. Lonestar Farmer Degree. State Poultry Farm Skill; UIL Poetry Reading 1; LCC Science Fair Regional Qualifier 1. Foot- ball 1. Basketball 1 - 4; Track 1; Who's Who Tommy Jackson— 12 Yr Sr ; FHA 4; F.F A 1 - 4; Football 1 - 4. Dist Champs 3.4. K Bart Joiner — Spanish Club 1; Choir 2.4 UIL Science 1. 2. UIL Literary (Jour ism)3. 4. Who's Who. ai • v 78 Seniors Elsa Lopez — Annual Staff 4, F.H.A 1; FTA 1; Spanish Club 1; Tennis 2 - 4 Vincent Lundberg— F.F A 1-4; Span- ish Club 1; UIL Number Sense 1; Tennis 2. 3; Jr Class Play Staff 3 Anita Marmolejo — 12 Yr Sr.; F.H A. 1. 2. 4; F T A 1. 2; Spanish Club 3; Librar- ian 3; Choir 3; Tennis 2. 3; Jr. Class Play Staff 3 Lynnette Marshall Abbott — Choir 3.4 Laura McNeese — Spanish Club 2. 3. 4. Sect 4 David Moore — Class President 1. Class Vice Pres 2; Class Vice President 3; Class Pres 4. Class Favorite 1; Student Council 1; N.H.S. 3; F.F.A Chaplain 3. 4. Sec 4, Choir 2; Football 1.2. 3. 4. Track 1; Who's Who; Jr Class Play Cast 3; Most Dependable 4. Most Courteous 4 Melissa Moore — Class Sec.-Treas 1. Class Treas 4. Student Council 1; N.H.S. 2. 3. 4. F.H A 1.2. 3. 4. Spanish Club 2. 3. 4; Office Aid 4. Band 1. 2. 3; Cheer- leader 1.2. 3. 4; UIL Typing 3; Miss IHS 4; Tennis 2; Jr Class Play Cast 3. Carlos Morales — F.F.A 1. 2. 3. 4. Greenhand Degree. Chapter Farmer Degree; Spanish Club 1; Football 1 Ken Mull— 12 Yr. Senior; Class Pres 2. 3; Class Favorite 3; N.H.S. 2. 3. 4. Trea- surer 3; FTA 2. 3. 4. Vice Pres 3. Pres 4. State Rep 3; F.F A. 1.2. 3. 4. Sentinel 2. Vice Pres. 3. President 4. Dist Pres. 3. Area 1st Vice Pres 4, Washington Lead- ership Conference Award. Lone Star Farmer Degree. Star Greenhand. Star Chapter Farmer. Chapter Conducting 1. 2. 3. Livestock Judging 1. 2. State Con- vention 1. 2. 3. National Convention 3. Band 1. 2; U.I.L. Science 2. U.I.L. Slide Rule 3. 4. Regional Oual. 3; Golf 1; Jr Class Play Cast; Boy's State 3; Who's Who 3. Marvin Pyle — N.H.S. 2. 3; F T A. 1; F.F.A 1.2. 3. 4; Livestock Judging Team 2. 3, 4 Chapter Conducting 1. 2. Co-op Ag. 3. 4, Farm Skills Demonstration 3; Librarian 1; Band 1.2. 4. All Region Alt 1 All Region 4; Football 1; Jr. Class Play Cast 3. Sheila Rackley — Annual Staff 4. Busi- ness Manager 4; F.H A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Span- ish Club 1. Librarian 4; U.I.L. Shorthand 4. Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Jr, Class Play Staff 3. Larry Ramirez— Librarian 4. Choir 2 Maricela Rodriquez — Annual Staff 4. F.H.A. 1 - 4; F T A. 3; F.C.A 4; Band 1 - 4. Basketball 1 - 4- Golf 2; Track 1.3; Jr. Class Play Staff 3 - m Victor Rodriquez —- Librarian 1; Choir 2; Band 1. 2. 3. 4. gootball 3. 4; Jr Class Play Staff 3. Thea Simmons — Student Council 4; Annual Staff 4; F.H.A. 1 - 4. Pianist 2; F T A 4; F.C.A 3. 4 Class Rep. 3. 4; Spanish Club 1. Librarian 4. Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. Golf 4. Track 1. 2. 3. 4, Jr. Class Play Cast 3; Who's Who Aricka Speer — Class Sec 3. 4. Class Favorite 2. 3; Student Council 3; N.H.S. 2; F.H A 1. 2. 3.,4. Historian 2. Sec. 3; F T.A 3. 4; F.C A .3. 4, FFA Sweetheart 3. 4; Spanish Club 1.3; Cheerleader 1.2. 3. 4. Head Cheerleader 4; U.I.L. Typing 3; Basketball 1. '2? 3,- 4p All-District 3; Track 1. 2. 3. 4, Jr Class Play Cast 3; Who's Who; Girl’s State Kelly Vineyard— 12 Yr. Senior; F.C.A. 3. 4; F.F A 1.2. 3. 4, Vice Pres 1. Treas 2, — Chapter Conduction Team 1. 2. 3; ball 1 - 4. H M. Def Secondary 3, Distnc Champs 3. 4: Basketball 1. 2. Golf Track 1. 2. Jr Class Play Staff 3. W Who '• James Watson — Annual Staff 4. Pho- tographer 4. N H S 2. 3. 4. Reporter 4; F.T A. 2. 3. 4. Reporter 4. Mr FTA — Local 4; F.F A 1. Jr Chapter Conducting Team. F.F.A Quiz Team; Band 1 - 4. Quartermaster 2-4. Brass Lt. 3„ Head Quartermaster 4. Band President 4, AJI- Region Band 2; U.I.L Prose 1. Debate 2. 3 Informative Speaking 3. 4. One-Act Play 2. 3. 4. All Star Cast — District 3A Headline Writing 2. 3. 4. Regional Qual 3. State Qual 3; Tennis 2. 3; Jr. Class Play Cast 3; Who's Who Mark Weldon — FTA 3, 4; Teacher's Aid 3. District Convention 3. Delegate to Dist. Convention 4. State Convention 3; F.F A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Land Judging 1, Live- stock Judging 2. 3. 4. 3rd Place Cattle Judging Farm Skills 3. Co-op Ag 4 Mike Wright — Class Favorite 2; Student Council 2. UIL Slide Rule 2. 3r T Regional Qualifier 3. Basketball 2. 3. 4. Tennis 2. 3. 4. Golf 2. 3. 4. Regional Qualifier 3; Who's Who tr Tracy Wylie — 12 Yr. Senior; Student Council 3. Vice Pres 3; N.H.S. 2. 3; F.C.A 3. 4. F.F.A 1 - 4. Lone Star Farmer Degree Jr. Chapter Conducting Team; Football 1 - 4. District Champs 3. 4. Bas- ketball! - 4; Tennis 4. GoJf 1. 2. 3. 4. Regional Qual 3. Track 1. Jr. Class Play Staff 3. Who's who. ' gjtM _ nya Zubet — 12 Yr Senior;1 Class Favorite 4. Student Council 2. Annual Staff 4. F H.A 1.2. 3. 4; Spanish‘Club 1; Choir 3; Most Beautiful 4. Jr. Class Play Cast 3; Who's Who; Football Sweetheart 4; Concession Stand Manager 4 Seniors 79 Mary Helen Aguirre German Alanis Blake Anthony Brett Baker Jimmy Barnes Darrell Boggs Phyllis Boyd Lori Brown Teresa Bunting Santos Cerna Jeana Crawford Gilbert Danforth Brad Debusk Tondya DeBusk Cinthia Doherty Terry Driscoll Mike Embry Alan Emery Benito Espinoza Joe Espinoza 80 Juniors Rudy Fabila Paul Franklin Bill Gallagher Dennis Greene Jerry Gregorcyk Demese Hamilton Ricky Heard Penny Height Jay Hitt Mark Hodgin Jr. Year in high school holds a lot of responsibilities as well as rewards. There are beat tags to sell, mums to order, and a play to perform as well as a banquet to give for the Seniors. It is also the time to purchase senior rings. There are themes to write in American History. As well as this. Juniors are allowed to participate in Cosmetology and Co-op. Dur- ing this year many Juniors com- pete in Varsity athletics. It is a busy year and a special one as they look forward to their last year in Idalou High. Laura Holdren Sam Houchin Margaret Laird Belinda Lawson Mary Alice Marshall Kathy McCauley Louis Mendez Dahlann Milner Scotty Moore Suz-Ann Moore Juniors 81 Becky Navarro Nathalie Neill Randy Nelson Kevin Noble Annette Parham Stan Phillips Venita Phillips Mark Rackley Apolinar Ramirez Sylvia Ramirez David Rangel Sheila Reed Andrew Reyes Ruben Reyes Richard Robb Paula Robbins 82 Juniors SPONSORS: Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. Tannehill, Mr. Adams Sheri Robertson Arturo Robledo Kenneth Rosson Chris Sanchez Tammy Sherman Sandi Sisk Gary Smith Ross Ann Snodgrass Laura Stephenson Syndi Stotts Gary Tucker Lupe Vega Lance Wadsworth Wade Wiley Brad Williams Janet Williams Juniors 83 Zelda Agado Maricela Alanis Chip Anderson Joe Arguello Dusty Barnhill Michael Barrientez Brian Barton Cindy Bednarz David Bloodworth Jim Blunt Diane Bogle Ronald Brashear Christie Bridges Craig Burlesmith Danny Carrillo Wade Cave Margie Cervantez Ruben Cervantez Beverly Clary Penny Cook 84 Sophomores Terry Cook Kathleen Davis Tim DeBusk Rickey Downey Carol Ervm Gary Fabila Rate Foreman Terrie Foster Teresa Frost Richard Galaviz Suzzy Gallagher Brent Gamblin Danny Gill Robin Goble Isabel Gonzalez Kelvin Green Lloyd Guerrero Debbie Haigood Carolyn Hazel Raymond Hill Sophomores 85 Kelly Houchin Jackie House Wes Jackson Jan Joiner Linda Krusinsky David Ladd Norma Longoria Kellye Love Janie Lowe Gloria Maldonado Frank Marmolejo Estefana Marquez Regina Marshall Danny Massey Beverly May Cindy May Christina Moore Caroline Mora Debbie Murphy Ronnie Murphy Rudy Olivarez Judy Ortega 86 Sophomores Luis Peralez Frances Ramirez Oralia Ramirez Isabel Ramon Joe Ramon Janie Reyes Gary Richardson Cynthia Rivas Nora Rivas Berle Robb Being a sophomore is like being a middle child. They are expected to refrain from the childish antics of freshmen and act grown-up; but at the same time, they are still too young to enjoy the privileges of jun- iors or seniors. Sophomores do not receive the attention that the other classes do. Freshmen attract attention because they are new at the game of acting mature, and they’re apt to make mistakes. Juniors and Sen- iors enjoy the limelight because of their positions as the big men on campus. Clearly being a sophomore means undergoing a transition from a childish prankster to a mature adult. Frank Roberts Patty Rodriquez Rita Rodriquez Teresa Rodriquez Lisa Rosenblatt Jeff Simmons Rose Mary Soto Jack Vento Dephne Weldon Kristi Wilbanks Kyle Wilbanks Jeff Young Sophomores 87 Sammy Aguirre Olivia Anciso Kevin Anthony Micky Applegate Pam Baker Tim Barnes Cindy Becton Beth Blount Kellar Bradshaw Laura Bunting Freshmen are teased, tortured, and hazed into high school. They are nearly always the victims of the practical jokes played by the upper classmen. They are sub- jected to Senior rings, dog piles, snow ball fights, and being pulled down the hall. Sometimes it seems as if the upper classmen pur- posely attempt to bewilder the freshmen. They know that the freshmen are new to high school and are unfamiliar with its principles. The freshmen have been located in a new environment and have to adapt to its routine. Perhaps the teasing, torturing, and hazing are just ways to help the freshmen feel more at home. At any rate, no one can dispute the fact that being a freshman could be hazardous to one's health. Margie Calderon Luis Calvillo Veronica Cervantez David Chagolla Donnie Curry Steve Danforth Bradley Dodson Steve Duncan Kim Emery David Esponiza 88 Freshmen Ernie Fabila Janie Flemins Sammy Flores David Flusche Jeanice Frazier Teresa Gill Juanita Gomez Carlos Gonzales Hope Gonzales Kathy Gray Freshmen 89 Sheila Lundberg Kabrina Mack Teresa Marmolejo Manuel Marmolejo Steve McKinney Mark McNeece Mike Mojica Jerry Nash Rayna Nash Mary Ortega John Queen Rachael Piseno Eddie Ramirez Joe Ramirez Ramiro Reyes Ronald Reid Esmeralda Rivas Gary Robbins Zoe Robinson Leticia Robledo 90 Freshmen Brad Smith Michelle Smith Becky Snodgrass Tim Sowder Andy Swearingen Ricardo Urrutia Henry Vega Terrie Watson Brenda Wilson Rebecca Wheeler Freshmen 91 Electives Portraits • 94 Industrial Arts Portraits • 95 Sciences Portraits • 98 Social Studies Portraits • 100 Languages Portraits • 102 Social Workers Lunchroom 104 Janitors 104 Bus Drivers • 104 Administration Portraits • 106 CADEMICS CADEMICS CADEMICSAC SACADE ACADE Believe In Music I Believe in Music” — this could well be the motto of the Choir and Band. During the year, the Band par- ticipates in UIL marching con- tests. UIL concert and sight- reading contests, and UIL solo and ensemble contests. As well as this, individual members may compete in All-Region band and All-State band. Each year, the band chooses individuals who best represent the spirit of the band to serve as Mr. and Miss Band. The out- standing member is awarded the John Phillip Sousa Award. Also, the members that march the best during the Football season are awarded the Marcher of the Year. Choir is involved in helping people to sing. Each year they present two assemblies for the high school, and numerous oth- ers for the elementary and junior high. Here at Idalou High, we believe in music, too. TUBA OR NOT TUBA — THAT IS THE QUESTION! Don Adams Band Director Jan Harmon Choir Choir: Row 1: J. Rodriquez. A. Parham. A. Anciso, D. Millner. P. Hight. S. Cerna; Row 2: M. Chapa. J. Espinoza. L. Abbott. D. Haigood. L. Vega, V. Phillips. J. Espinoza. R. Barnhill. Mrs. Harmon; Row 3: B. Joiner. V. Rodriquez. J. Hitt. D. Green. R. DeLeon. 94 Electives Industrial Arts Is Practical m m m Mr. Christie works with machinery in Ag building. Office Aides: M. Moore, M. Hodgin, M. Laird. T. Driscoll. T. Sowder. K. Wilbanks. M. Calderon Lee Christie Vocational Agriculture Cary Pate Vocational Agriculture Melodie Augustin Resource Industrial Arts 95 Janie and Janet enjoy eating with their mouths wide open. Profitable Industrial Arts is the practical part of the curriculum offered at Idalou High. It is in these classes that the students learn things that will be useful to them in later life. Clerical skills are taught in Typing I and Typing II. As well as this, other secretarial assets can be learned in Shorthand and Bookkeeping. Other uses for bookkeep- ing include keeping correct family records, and provid- ing for better managements in numerous professions: doctor, lawyer, store clerk, and farmer. Office and Library work, though not actually a class, gives students practical experience with people and accepting responsibility. The classes in vocational agriculture stress basic agriculture techniques such as purchasing, raising, and selling livestock, not to mention poultry and dairy judging. These classes also promote opportunities to carry out individual farm projects and do shop work such as welding and woodwork. One of the nicest aspects of this program is that it allows the students to make money by doing actual work. Cosmetology is much like vocational agriculture in this respect. Students take classes at Jessie Lee's and then apply their training with the added benefit of sala- ries. The Home Economics courses offer opportunities to learn how to cook and sew. They also give students practical advice on what to do after marriage in order to have a happy home. Consumer Education is geared to help consumers get the most for their dollar, and the three new classes. Home Furnishings. Child Develop- ment. and Home Nursing, teach other valuable aspects for successful living. Taken all in all. the Industrial Arts curriculum fits stu- dents for the outside world. Zelda. you messed it up this time! 96 Industrial Arts And Promising! Mrs. Haggard instructs students. Librarians: Row 1 —G. Baker, R. Robb, G. Smith, M. Chapa, D. Green, B. Baker, J. Sherman; Row 2 — J. Gomez, C. Moore, S. Ramirez, D. Espinoza, Mrs. Garton, Z. Robinson, S. Rackley, T. Simmons, V. Clary; Row 3 — S. Gallagher, L. Bunting, T. Watson Geneva Burford Typing I Typing II Shorthand Bookkeeping Jeri Haggard Home Economics I Home Economics II Lora Ann Neill Home Family Living Home Economics III Consumer Education Home Furnishing Child Care Home Nursing Doris Garton Librarian Industrial Arts 97 The Sciences — Courses For The Mind The human mind is capable of much more than it performs. It has been estimated that the average person uses only 10% of his brain. How does one awaken these unused parts of the mind. One of the possibilities is to apply the brain to logical studies. Science and Mathematics courses are designed to improve the thinking process. These courses concentrate on “facts and logical theories. Related math courses teach basic mathe- matical principles. Geometry concentrates on construction of geometric figures and proofs. Algebra is basically designed to make a person think in order to find the solutions to a problem. Trigonometry deals with triangles and the laws of sines, cosines, and tangents. Elementary Analysis is concerned with predictions and probable outcomes. The Sciences are equally as complex and diverse. Physical science deals with physi- cal principles. Biology is the science that studies life. Chemistry is the study of chemi- cal reactions and the elements. Physics is a mathematical science, dealing with equa- tions and formulas. So if you’re interested in awakening unused parts of your mind, try a study in the dissection on a cacophony of crushed cadavers. Mice enjoy problem-free environment. Hank Dowell Algebra I Algebra II Trig. — Elem. Analysis Judy Tannehill Geometry Fundamentals I Fundamentals II Ron Dunaway Biology Chemistry Physics Mike Tannehill Physical Science Health Drivers Education Mrs. Davenport shows smile to her freshman science class. Sciences 99 Buster Leaf American History Health Drivers Education Edward Solce American History Texas History Government Free Enterprise Glen Hunt Government Promotion Leaves Mrs. Gilbreath explains a new chapter in the American History book. I told you that a million times! 100 Social Studies Anita and Margaret have conversation during Government class. 3ap In Social StudiesDepartment A very teary-eyed teacher stood before his students before dismissing them for the Christmas Holidays. “Class,” he stated, I’ve been offered a job in Washington as an aide to Kent Hance. I really hate leaving you like this in the middle of the year, but this job is something that I’ve always wanted to do.” Murmurs of disbelief circulated among the students. “But this can't be! Who will replace you?” This was to be the beginning of a very serious event in the Social Studies Depart- ment. Mr. Hunt’s opportunity to fulfill a life- long dream had left a vacancy in the faculty, and a replacement was needed. The stu- dents were unconsolable. Who would replace their beloved Mr. Hunt? It would be just as hard for the teacher as it would be for the students; after all, it is not easy following in someone else's footsteps. Finally after a week of debate and tension, the question of who would replace Mr. Hunt was answered in the way most acceptable to everyone concerned. Mr. Solce would relinquish his World History classes and assume the position of Government teacher. Mrs. Gilbreath would teach the World His- tory classes. It was that simple! Of course there were adjustments to make, but every- one agrees that their courses in Social Stud- ies this year have taught them more about people than they would have learned from history books. Social Studies 101 Age Old Art Perfected In the beginning, communication was simple. Cavemen of long ago drew crude pictures on the walls of caves as a means of commu- nicating. These simple pictures could gener- ally be interpreted by other cavemen, but they were not sufficient to portray the entire story. So languages began to diversify, grow more complex, and increase in relevance. Like the story told of the “Tower of Baber, the art of communication became so difficult due to the increasing number of spoken and written languages, that some means had to be found to establish a pattern or guideline. This is where the language departments play an important role. English stresses the importance of correct grammar and punctu- ation and contribute to the effectiveness of the written word. As one person stated, “What are words but idle specks of ink, spreading across the linen whiteness of a page in vague, unclear sentence struc- ture? Words in themselves are nothing more than ink, but when they are combined correctly using the rules for punctuation and grammar, they provide a meaningful method for communication. Another important aspect of English is the literature. Through literature, we can reach back and communicate with other eras. Lit- erature allows us to observe how people lived during other times. The spoken word can also be difficult. Because of this, the Speech department was developed in order to better help people speak. Such activities as debate, informative and persuasive speaking, plays and studies of the phonetic alphabet are geared to aid the student’s effectiveness in projecting his ideas. Yet another aspect of the language department can be seen in the area of for- eign languages. The study of foreign lan- guages is designed to break down interna- tional language barriers. Idalou offers several courses in the study of Spanish. These studies provide unique experiences in cultural exchange. Yes, in the beginning communication was simpler; but now that it is more complex, the language department helps meet the need for simple communication. Domingo, you are in trouble now! 102 Languages Mrs. Root refreshes memory on weekly assignments for class. Marcie Hicks English I English III Speech Lu Householder English I English II Judy Root English IV Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III Mrs. Householder follows along with class reading. Languages 103 Refugio Guerrero cleans her hands after washing dishes. Annie Nelson uses a brush to make cleaning job easier. Lunchroom Ladies — Row 1: Doris Qualls, Etta Cox, Lupe Costilla, Mildred Harrison, Lydia Guzman, Betty Graves, Annie Nelson. Faye Harrison, Refugio Guer- rero. Bus Drivers — Row 1: Richard Belt, Emory Grayson, Roger Sage, Pearl Smith, A. W. Nelson, Danny Cox, Robert Moore. Julius Hersey. 104 Lunchroom Ladies and Bus Drivers Doris Qualls does a two-step dance. Grease Is The Word Well, grease is the word for bus drivers and lunchroom ladies. Dur- ing the school year many bus driv- ers have to use different types of grease for repairing and lubricating motor parts of the school buses. Also, our lunchroom ladies grease pans to cook rolls, cakes, cookies, and other goodies for students to eat during each day. Without the continued contrib- ution of work from the cooks and bus drivers, Idalou High School would have difficult problems in functioning properly. Often stu- dents take for granted the everyday duties they perform, but the student body of IHS appreciates your work tremendously. Lunchroom Ladies and Bus Drivers 105 Webster defines ‘'administration'' as a body of persons who administer or manage affairs, but Webster fails to note the serious responsibility undertaken by these people. The proper functioning of the entire school is in their hands. They are the people that are in charge of the siudents. the curricu- lum. the teachers, and the general well- being of the school. These are the people that must attend to the complaints of parents as well as listening to the grievances of students. They must do all of the little jobs which seem unimpor- tant but which are vital to the proper and well-balanced functioning of the system. Theirs is a thank-less job. full of responsi- bility. hard work, and dedication. They must be skilled in diplomacy and tact, for the image that the school maintains is reflected upon them. At times they may forfeit the friendship of the students in order to enforce necessary discipline or regulations. Many people may be turned against them because of their decisions; but they have a job to do. and they do it well. Laying aside all personal opinions, they work for the best interest of their school. No. the definition of administration” is not merely a body of persons who adminis- ter It is a group of dedicated, concerned individuals who work together to insure har- mony and provide for the improvement of education in their schools and in lives of their students.” 'alph Motsenbocker Superintendent 106 Administration HUH Working Men Seek Changes Today Richard Belt Emory Grayson Junior High Principal Elementary Principal Administration 107 108 Administration Administrators Follow Rigorous Schedules Mr. Moore reviews a student's class schedule. Mr. Grayson squeegees the tennis courts to ena- ble the tennis players to have a dry court. Mr. Motsenbocker checks his files for important documents. Administration 109 Honors Miss I.H.S. 112 Mr. I.H.S. 112 Most Beautiful 113 Most Handsome 113 Most Dependable 113 Most Talented 114 Most Likely to Succeed 114 Best School Spirited 115 Most Courteous 115 Senior Class Favorites 116 Junior Class Favorites 116 IORS SHONORSHONOR IORS HON i IORS HON SHONORSHONORl SHONORSHONORl iONORSHONORSH iONORSHONORSH iONORSHONORSH NORSHONl NORSHON( NORSHONl 112 Favorites Favorites 113 114 Favorites Favorites 115 116 Favorites Favorites 117 faC rtea JetS SP01?. „, G adde- 8 1 G' rte -'3' UG,a 5MS� - Limitations Seem Endless Limited yet endless, that is the junior high faculty. Limited because of time and facilities. Endless because of their influence. Because of the cramped quarters, the teachers are forced to adjust their teaching to fit the circumstances Classes are seri- ously overcrowded and the ratio of teachers to students is poor Because of this, teach- ers are unable to provide their students with the amount of individual attention needed Yet due to their perserverance and dedi- cation. they are still able to exert an influ- ence on their students. They open doors to better education. Limited in space, infinite in influence � i DEMBY CAMPBELL 7th and 8th Math PAT DAVENPORT 8th Science SONDRA FUGATE 7th Lang. Arts ANNA NICHOLS Resource Teacher DORTHA ROSSON 6th Grade LINDA CAVE Teacher s Aide KAYE DOWELL Teacher's Aide VIC IVY Football Coach VERNON PAYTON 6th Grade DORIS SAUL 8th Lang. Arts DANNY COX CVAE SUE DURAN 7th and 8th Social Studies DOROTHY JOINER 6th Grade ALMA RAMSEY Girls' Basketball Coach REX WHITFIELD Boys' Coach 120 Faculty Junior High Explodes Spirit Junior Cheerleaders — Row 1: Tuesday Wylie, Karen Grayson. Diana Rodriquez, Donna Green, Amy Neill. Windi Vineyard. Cheerleaders and Pep Squad 121 Junior High Athletes — Team 8th Grade Football 7th Grade Football 122 Junior High Football Efforts Awards Memorable Moments Junior High Basketball 123 Track Team Strives For Success 124 Junior High Track Jr. High Bands Strive For Excellence Jr. High Band — Row 1: M. Curry, J. Mansfield. S. Lonis. B. Butts, M. Martinez, S. Rangel, D. Williams, S. Thorne. P. Gonzales. D. Rodriquez, J. Holdren, K. Rose, L. Belt. K. Grayson, K. Gray, A. Galaviz; Row 2: A. Jones, S. Butts, C. Westbrook, L. Rodriquez, S. Harkins, K. Motsenbocker, L. Wilbanks, K. McWhorter, C. Bednarz, M. Flemins, C. Garcia, T. Mojica, T. Stanton. R. Galloway. B. Colquett, D. Flusche, J. Piseno, L. Cervantez, S. Fugate; Row 3: G. Chavez, L. Layton, B. Jones, J. Everitt, T. Barnes, S. Moore. R. Reid, S. Martinez, J. Rogers, S. Marshall. W. Vineyard. K. Phillips. P. Ferguson, R. Tidwell, C. Baker, D. Wiley; Row 4: A. Guzman, R. Piseno, T. Sherrod, A. Neill, R. Robertson, C. Copeland, B. Lancaster, P. Railsback, D. Green, J. Millner, B. Lowe. S. Foreman, M. Treadwell, J. Noble, C. Robinson, J. Fulfer, T. Wylie. 6th Grade Band — Row 1: H. Rodriquez, J. Pruitt, B. Parham. P. Cer- vantez, J. Peralez, J. Moore. R. Fidler, D. Tatum, M. Bowman, C. Bed- narz; Row 2: G. Gomez, T. Johnson. S. Williams. J. Heard, M. Stanton, K. Duncan, J. Dickson, C. Busey, E. Poole. A. Salas; Row 3: B. Koch, S. Robbins. K. Williams. L. James, S. Kruskinsky, K. Faulkner, D. Herring- ton. L. Rocha, D. Rodriquez. A. Foster, B. Calvillo, E. Rodriquez; Row 4: R. Webb, B. Duncan, J. Harmon. T. Williams, S. Phillips, C. Edwards, J. Gonzales. T. Vega. A. Bravo, S. Wilbanks. D. Vasquez, R. Turner. Twirlers — K. Rector, T. Barnes, S. Fore- man, B. Lowe. Jr. High Band 125 A Unique Position Eighth graders enjoy a unique position in Junior High. They’re constantly exploring and changing. They are looked up to and respected for one final year before they enter high school as the under- dogs. Eighth graders participate in athletic events, attend their own graduation ceremonies, and have their own banquet. Eighth graders enjoy a unique position in Junior High because they are unique! 126 Kim Allison Mary Arguello Clay Baker Tonya Barnes Kim Barton Dwayne Bogle Susie Bogle Moses Calderon Benny Carrillo Donald Carty Ronald Carty George Cerna Martina Cerna Lucy Cervantez Marina Cervantez Chris Chavez Tessa Clary Teddy Cook Chris Copeland Kenneth Davis Susie Espinoza Julie Everitt Linda Fabila Paul Ferguson Monica Foster Jessie Galaviz Ernest Goley Donna Green Serena Harkins Scott Harmon Penni Haught Heather Headley Julie Hernandez Teresa Hernandez Keith Hight Marina Hinojos Allen Jones Barry Jones Allen Johnson Butch Lancaster Lelia Layton 8th Grade Susie Leza Alfredo Marmolejo Scott Marshall Sarafim Martinez Jeff May Jeff Milner Debbie Mojica Rita Mojica Barbara Morales Lynn Moore Sydnie Moore Farris Nation Amy Neill Gracie Piseno Robert Piseno Debbie Poole Patrick Railsbeck Sara Ramon Isabel Reyes Randy Robertson Georgie Rodriquez Laura Rodriquez Mark Rosenblatt Georgina Salas Tonya Sherrod Kim Sisk Kevin Smith Tim Stanton Robert Tidwell Mike Treadwell Michael Tullos Edward Vega Mark Wadsworth Cheryl Westbrook Steven Williams Teresa Williams 8th Grade 127 Ignacio Alanis Minnie Arguella Chris Bednarz Leigh Belt Brian Butts Shawn Butts Norma Carrillo Juanita Cerna David Cervantez George Cervantez Breck Colquitt Frances Costilla Michael Curry Brian Keith Danforth Ruben DeLeon Kristi Downey Jerry Flores Sharon Foreman Mike Flemins Darryl Flusche James Frye Sherri Fugate Jeff Fulfer Clara Gaither Hugh Gaither Alma Galaviz Renee Galloway 128 7th Grade Karen Grayson Keith Gray Diana Guerro Sandra Guerrero Adam Guzman Earnest Hernandez Sandra Hernandez Jill Holdren Peggy Jackson Eddie Lozano Albert Garcia Corina Garcia Gilbert Garcia Nina Garcia Pam Gonzalez Thomas Lozano Scott Lonis Bridget Lowe Albert Maldonado Luis Maldonado Alice Marmolejo Carolina Marmolejo Jimmy Marmolejo Lupe Martinez Margie Martinez Rose Mary Martinez Sylvia Martinez 7th Grade 129 Waiting For Their Chance Seventh graders are ready to take on the responsibilities of being in charge. Next year these people will be in command in junior high. But for now, all they can do is wait. Waiting is not always easy, and many seventh graders find it hard to cope with the anxiety. To relieve the frus- trations, some vent must be found for emotions. Seventh graders have numerous opportu- nities to relieve the tension — basketball, football, pep squad, serving the eighth grade ban- quet, or teasing the sixth grad- ers. For seventh graders, the ten- sion and pressure may be high, but there is always a means to relieve it. Carmen Morales Kirk Motsenbocker David Nelson Jason Noble James Northam Isabel Pacheco Carlos Perez Kathy Phillips Emily Piseno James Piseno Diane Ramirez Ida Ramirez Maria Ramirez Sandra Rangel Keith Rector Randal Reid Hector Reyes Clifford Robinson Anna Rodriquez Diana Rodriquez Jeff Rogers Kary Rose Dorothy Sanchez Pauline Sanchez Lorrie Sherman Joe Tom Sisk Enedina Soto Shelly Thorne Junior Vela Windi Vineyard Cecil Wampler Melinda Warren Lyle Wilbanks Dennis Williams Freddie Withers Anthono Ysasaga Sandra McKinney Kevin McWhorter Tommy Mojica Robert Moore 130 7th Grade Right In-Between Very childish and very grown-up. these are the adjectives that best describe sixth graders. Since there are usually twelve years in school (excluding kindergar- ten), sixth graders are exactly in the middle of their education. They are so close to the hop-scotch and leap-frog games of elementary, and at the same time, they’re about to experience the pain, happiness, and responsibility that comes with growth. Sixth graders are right in-between two worlds; no wonder they are sometimes confused. Maria Alanis Andy Alexander Ann Arguello jon Arguello Craig Bednarz Michael Bowman Albert Bravo Chris Busey Gilbert Carrillo Brenda Cavillo Paul Cervantez Teresa Chavez Sheila Clary Alex Costillo Jeff Dickson Brian Duncan Kelly Duncan Chris Edwards Kim Faulkner Robert Fidler Teresa Flores Angelia Foster Joe Garcia Gilbert Gomez Jerry Gonzales Rosario Gonzales Jace Green Junior Gutierrez Jay Harmon James Heard 6th Grade 131 Mary Hernandez Roy Hernandez Dana Herrington Jimmy Hill Chayo Hinojos Bronwyn Holt Amber Louchin Isaac Jackson Lisa James Todd Johnson Barbara Koch Sonia Krusinsky Greg Laird Glenda Lewis Stacy McCall Jerry Moore Paige Neill Melissa Noble Sara Ortego Bart Parham Brent Paulger Joe Peralez Stacy Phillips Jim Pruitt Eddie Poole 132 6th Grade Norma Ramirez Steve Rangel Stacy Remmels Bart Respondek Sabrina Robbins Diane Rodriquez Henry Rodriquez Linda Rocha Andrew Salas Jesse Sanchez Refugio Sanchez Jack Sparks Matt Stanton Alicia Trevino David Turner Robert Turner Danny Vasquez Tommy Vega Christina Vela B. K. Wadsworth Todd Waggoner Billy Webb Richard Webb Steve Wilbanks Karen Williams Stacey Williams Teddy Williams Brenda Woods 6th Grade 133 Elementary Faculty • 136 5th Grade Portraits • 138 4th Grade Portraits • 140 3rd Grade Portraits • 143 2nd Grade Portraits • 145 1 st Grade Portraits • 147 Kindergarten Portraits • 149 Student Life -151 E NT ARYE LIU ENTARYELMi ENTARYEL Back To The Basics The first years are the most important. That's why the job of the elementary faculty is so vital. These people must help students adapt to the routine of school. If they fail in their job then during the child’s remaining years in school, he may feel alienated and rebellious; or worse still, he may simply drop out altogether. These people must teach the students the basics upon which they will build their educa- tion. It is their job to instruct the student in the fundamentals of knowledge. It is during a child's elementary years that he learns how to read and write. If these basic principles are not learned, then the child is illit- erate. and his further education is worthless. Elementary teachers might be considered as the foundation upon which the further educa- tion of the student is built. Like a set of building blocks, one level of education is founded upon another. The people who assume this job must be well-trained, concerned, and competent. After all the first years are the most important. 136 Faculty MAXINE ALLISON Elementary Aide JUDY BLACKBURN Elementary Aide SHIRLEY BURLESON Kindergarten FRANCES CHRISTIE 2nd Grade VELMA GAMBLIN 1 st Grade KAY BERNETHY 2nd Grade PAT BLAIN Nurse JANET CERVANTEZ Elementary Aide VENITA DAVIS Migrant DOROTHY GLOVER Remedial Reading DONNA BERNIER 5th Grade MARTHA BROWN Special Education JANIE CERVANTEZ Elementary Aide KATHERINE FERGESON 5th Grade ANN HEARD Remedial Reading ELINOR HERNANDEZ Elementary Aide SISSY LANCASTER Remedial Reading Aide FRANCES PIERSON 3rd Grade, 4th Grade EARNESTINE SITTON Kindergarten Aide FRANCES HERNANDEZ Migrant Aide BARBARA MULLINS 4th Grade FRIEDA REDDELL 1 st Grade KAREN SMITH 1 st Grade CAROLINE TINDALL Kindergarten JOYCE JOHNSON 3rd Grade SHELLEY NIX Special Education SHERRY RITCHEY 4th Grade ANNIE STEEN 2nd Grade BELINDA VENTO Resource Aide RIVA JOHNSON Kindergarten JANIE PERALEZ Kindergarten Aide PATRICIA ROSSON 4th Grade KATHY TATUM 2nd Grade MARSALEE VINEYARD Migrant Aide DELL JONES Office Aide DIANA PETTKE Speech MARY ROWLAND 5th Grade WETA THORPE 1 st Grade ANN WEBB 3rd Grade Faculty 137 DIANA TILLINGHAST 3rd Grade Elizar Alanis Robin Alexander Trent Allison Lon Baker Scotty Boggs Don Bostick Jeff Bowman Anna Bravo Kimora Cave Albert Cerna Johnny Cook Robby Cook Johnny Costilla Stace DeBusk Liza DeLaGarza Julie Dixon Angie Eventt Joe Flores Diana Garcia Lucia Garcia Olga Garcia Shelia Goley Annie Gomez Jessie Gonzalez Paula Gonzales Steve Grantham Mary Hope Guzman Tommy Hamby About To Move On Richard Hernandez Chris Hmoios Kristy Hobbs Kristie Howie Brent Isom Karen Jackson Melissa Johnson Wade Johnson LaTonyaJohnson Tim Logsdon Esther Lopez Joey Lozano Bobby Lozano Charlie Lozoya 138 5th Grade Amy Manon Andy Marmolejo Fred Marmoleio Steve Marmolejo Paul Marshall Anthony Martinez Louisa Martinez Oscar Martinez Susan Martinez Rebecca Mashburn LadyShae McKee Frances Moiica Roger Moore Albert Moreno Kim Motsenbocker Renee Nation Michael Ortiz Raymond Pacheco Junior Perez Roel Piseno Chris Pugh Will Queen Daniel Ramirez Martin Ramirez Marcelle Respondek Debbie Rhodes Tricia Ritchey Alex Rodriquez Lucy Rodriquez Mary Ann Rodriquez Frank Saenz Edward Salas Norma Sanchez Tonya Saul Wayne Schultz Elizabeth Simmons Cheryl Smith Kimberly Smith Kristie Surratt Donna Tullos Teresa Woods Mike Ysasaga 5th Grade 139 Jill Anthony Melissa Arguello Cory Bell Monte Blackburn Cody Brown Bobby Burns Mary Ellen Calderon Freddy Carrillo Robin Carty Desi Cerva ntez Ida Cervantez Linda Cervantez Nancy Cervantez Gabriel Chavez Tamara Culpepper Shannon Day Paul Driscoll Susan Driscoll Heather Duncan Joe Espinosa Glenn Fergeson Going Up Karla Flusche Marla Frye Stacy Fugate Wade Fulfer Patricia Gaither Tommy Galloway Esther Garcia Gabe Garcia Rosa Maria Garcia Teresa Garcia Yolanda Garcia Steven Gill Teresse Goley Diana Guzman 140 4th Grade Pam Haught Bucky Hernandez Dommga Hernandez Ida Hernandez Kim Herrington Lee Hinoios Joe Wayne Holtman Noell Houchin Richard House Ronnie Howard Heather Hoyt Kim James Denise Jones Timothy Karr Victor Koch Russell Laird Ernest Lopez Michael Marmoleio David Martinez Leroy Martinez Stan McKinney Jerry Mull Scott Nash James Nelson Diana Olivares Rosalinda Orona Paul Pace Brian Paulger Cindy Perez Lisa Phillips Andrew Piseno Rene Piseno Larry Poole Wade Railsback Cynthia Ramirez 4th Grade 141 Josie Ramirez Stacy Roach Darrell Robertson Ricky Robertson DeAnna Robinson Mana Robledo Rey Robledo Carolina Rodriguez Charlie Rodriguez Frank Rodriquez Freddy Rodriquez Yolanda Rodriguez Lisa Romo Kim Rose Shana Rose Sandy Rowan Philip Salas Rosemary Sandoval Angela Sherrod Michelle Sisson David Soliz Patricia Soto Jo Laine Surratt Marah Tatsch Kevin Thorne Bill Vannoy Diana Vargas Chris Wampler 142 4th Grade Stuck In The Middle Of Things Amssa Aguilar Hernan Alanis Martha Alanis Carlos Arguello Kyle Becton Stephanie Blair Melissa Boyd Amy Brendle Angela Burns Delia Calvillo Mike Calvillo Edward Carrillo Delma Cervantez Edward Cervantez George Cervantez Lori Cervantez Gilbert Chagolla Jeanette Chagolla Shawna Cook Tim Culpepper Bobby Curry Mike DeLeon Gilbert Espinosa Josie Espinoza Julian Espinoza Norma Espinoza Jessie Flores David Gaither Cynthia Garcia Michelle Garcia Patricia Ann Garcia Steve Garcia Jennifer Gilbreath Mark Gill Joe Gomez Raymond Gomez Carolina Gonzales Christine Gonzales Lisa Haigood Katrina Harkins Tammy Harkins Baldemar Hernandez Lorraine Hernandez Mary Hettler Amanda Hinojos Vickie Hinojos Michael Howie Brenda Hughes Sammie Kay Jarnagin 3rd Grade 143 Amy Johnson Joyce Jones Chris Kurklm Jeff Lashaway Lynn Lee Brandy Lowe Britney Lowe Dorothy Marmoteio Raymond Marmoteio Rosemarie Marmolejo Laura Marshall Irma Martinez Rate Miers Belinda Mojica Shannon Moore Paul Moreno Robert Orona Paul Ortega Penny Pace Monty Parham Maria Perez Nona Pippin Francisca Rameriz Brenna Respondek Randy Richardson Gilbert Rivas James Robbins Armando Robledo Daniel Smith Vivian Soliz Mike Sparks Steven Sperry Daniel Stanton Emily Vela Suzanne Vincent Charles Wampler Kenny Wampler Mary Webb Loretta Wilbanks Nancy Wiley Timothy Zuber David Rocha David Rodriquez Felix Rodriquez Rebecca Rodriquez James Salas Mark Schultz Eric Kyle Sisk 144 3rd Grade A HP Jimmy Clary Cody Clay Tommy Cook Robbie Coons Charles Duran Mary Espinoza Micheal Arguello Karen Anderson Shannon Allison April Barrett Gary Bass Kevin Belt George Bogle Lisa Bostick Alen Bradley Cheryl Bridges Stan Burleson Michelle Busey Juan Cantu Donnie Cervantez Elosia Gomez Angie Gonzales Brenda Gonzales Jacob Gonzales Jodie Grant Kristi Grayson Amy Heard Phillip Hernandez Rachel Hernandez Tony Hernandez Eric Holt David Jackson Caren Laird Lachel Layton Danna Lee Nelda Loera Alex Longeria Benny Marmolejo Christopher Marmolejo Greg Marshall Betty Matmez Making It 2nd Grade 145 Janette Martinez Paul Martinez Lee Mojica Ron Mojica Jesse Montez Carlos Moreno Bridget Pacheco JoAnn Perez Joey Pesino Lavonna Poole Kevin Rennels Rachel Reyes Brandon Richardson Jennifer Ritchey Danny Rivas Aaron Rodriquez Luis Rodriquez Joe Saenz Kenneth Sanchez Doreteo Sandoval Tracy Saul Brandon Shields Laura Soliz Cody Srader Chris Tatum Chris Tatsh Dale Thorne Monica Thorne David Trevino Maria Trevino Angela Turner Leticia Vargas Tonja Wampler Kelly Willson Wendi Work 146 2nd Grade Chad Adams Teresa Adams Dolores Alanis Cliff Alexander Ernesto Arguello Holly Baker Travis Becton Nikki Beydler Hud Boyd Shawn Bruns Geneviene Cervantez Michelle Cervantez Mary Ann Chagolla Miguel Chavez Getting There Matthew Clark Joe De La Cerda Rebecca Donley Darby Douglas Marnie Everitt Bonnie Espinosa Ernesto Espinoza Jay Faulkner Gracie Garcia Martin Garcia Nora Garcia Timothy Garcia Felicita Gomez Noel Gonzales 1st Grade 147 Melissa Gonzales Rebecca Guerrero Misty Guess Jessica Guzman Kevin Havran Alice Herrea Mary Helen Herrera Robby Hester Arthur Hettler Evelyn Hmojos Melanie Hov.'le Jennifer Holtman DaviO Hubbard Jeff Johnson Rex Johnson Kimoeriy Kock Lezhe Kurklm jay Lashaway Joel Lashaway Meimda Maldanado Roxann Marmolejo Gabriel Martinez Samantha Martinez Shawn Meador LuiS Mora Billy Moreno Augustine Olgum Sylvia Olivares James Pacheco Ernest Peralez RiCky Perez Becky Pmkard Kim Pruitt Rusty Quisenberry Lidia Ramirez Nora Ramirez Rafael Ramirez Roberto Ramirez Jennifer Reid Liza Rodriguez Mark Rodriguez Rae Ann Rodriguez Ricky Rodriguez Sandra Rodriguez imeida Roman Chad Rose Andy Ro.vlett Miki Rowlett Jay Sage Teresa Salas Roy Sanchez Mike Sandoval Jacqueline Shields Dawn Smith Scott Snodgrass Kathy Soliz Melony Surratt Monica Stephens Sharon Thomas Benny Vargas Melissa Vasquez Melissa Vento Dephine White 148 1 st Grade r ion Bozeman Tma Boman Stephen Blair Kim Becton Amy Barrett Tma Culpepper Becky Cooke DeDPie Cervantez David Cervantez David Carrillo DePDie De La Garza Jose De La Cerda Clmt DeBusk Stephanie Evitt Amy Flusche Rose Mary Fiores Chad Grant £nc Gonzales Diana Gomez Paula Goble Nicky Gentry Michelle Garcia James Garcia Amy Garcia Lonnie Gaither Tammy Howard Crystal Hinojos Jessie Hererra Starting Out Rebecca Hernandez Raymond Hernandez Gmger Havran Keith Jackson Brenda Leaf Dasha Moore Lupe Moniez Michelle Martinez Lupe Martinez Freddy Martinez Carmel Marmoteio Lawrence Nelson Lulu Oigum Johnny Orosco Kindergarten 149 Sid Pippin Nicki Pugh Kim Ouisenperry David Ritchey Becky Roach Gilded Rodriquez Monica Rodriguez Margaret Salas Felipe Sandoval Sheari Sisson Darla Smith Tma Soto Melin Stanton Jay Stephenson Marla Thorne Gary Turner Aaron Vannoy Timmy Willenborg Jason Williams lesli Work 150 Kindergarten Ty Harmon demonstrates his support for the Cow- boys by wearing this teeshirt. Charles Wampler enjoys the first few school days out- side the elementary building. Memorial Bradly Joe Smith March 6, 1969 July 6, 1978 Elementary 151 Annual Staff Members — Row 1: M. Gonzalez, S. Costilla, V. Clary. A. Anciso, T. Zuber, M. Laird, C. Doherty; Row 2: Mrs. Burford — Sponsor. M. Moore, B. Navarro, T. Bunting, T. Simmons. L. Holdren, Sheila Rackley — Business Manager, S. Ramirez, D. Espinoza; Row 3: M. Rackley. R. Gregorcyk. E. Lopez. M. Rodriquez, P. Boyd, R. Fabila, R. Cervantez, M. Wright. L. Goble — Editor; Row 4: W. Burress — Editor, T. Bolinger, M. Hod- gin, J. Watson — Photographer, R. Goble, R. Hobbs. K. Vineyard, T. Wylie, R. Barnhill, N. Neill — Photogra- pher. 152 Annual Staff James supervises as Robin works. 1979 The Year Of Many Changes During the 1978-79 school year many changes have occurred in our Country and World. The November elections across the country brought changes in the U.S. Government. For the first time since Reconstruc- tion, Texas elected a Republican governor, Bill Cle- ments. Also. Mr. Jimmy Carter, our U.S. President, resumed relations with Red China. And finally, the Shah's empire of Iran was destroyed by a Moslem leader, Khoemini. Holy war erupted in cities across the entire countryside where thousands of followers shouted Death to the Shah!” Soon the world was to realize one of the most dramatic changes of this cen- tury. Another country had been changed from a demo- cratic society to an Islamic one. The impacts of these events will effect millions of people during the upcom- ing future. Changes may have occurred in our world — national and state levels. However, none of these could com- pare to the breaking of traditions in the Idalou Year- book. A change of the yearbook name. A Change of Pace”, had to exemplify this reasoning. Our annual staff workers accepted the changes with a challenging mind, along with our adviser, Mrs. Geneva Burford. Without her hard work and experience, the Idalou 1979 Yearbook could have never been published. Many dif- ferences of opinions stepped in the way during our long journey of yearbook deadlines. Using our own book cover design, six-column layout designs, and spot color in the book were just examples of major changes. Only A Heartbeat Away . . . From A Change of Pace'' is just the beginning of a new era in the Wildcat annual. Change will bring new ideas, new improvements to the upcoming yearbooks in the future at Idalou High. Co-Editors Annual Staff 153 And Now We Would Like To Thank Abell Chevrolet Company Abernathy Body Works Ace Welding Acuff Co-Op Gins and Acuff Co-Op Butane Adams Farm Equipment Co. Allsup’s Convenience Store ARA Matador A to Z Tire B and B Quick Stop B and J Metal Works Barton’s Pump Service Becton Gin Blue Flame Gas Inc. Bolton’s Service Station Bordens Bostic Auto Briercroft Savings and Loan Brooks Supermarket Brunken Toyota. Inc. Butler's Framing Studio Cecil’s Interior Chris’ Rexall Drug Cone Elevator Co-op Butane Dairy Drive In Dairy Queen D and D Salvage Dan K. Williams Insurance Driscoll Pharmacy Dunlaps Earl Ray Music Co. Ed's Wagon Wheel Western Wear Elna Sewing Center Farmers and Businessmen’s Insurance Farmers Cooperative of Lorenzo Farmer’s Gin Farmers Supply Inc. First Baptist Church First State Bank of Abernathy First State Bank of Petersburg Floyd Paynes Ford Store Fred Childress Hardware From a Lubbock Friend Furrs Gristy Cleaners H. D. Carroll Jewelers Herman (Buck) Galloway Hester Hardware and Lumber Co. Hester Office Supply Higginbotham-Bartlett Hi-Plains Road Service Hub Tire Center Hurst Farm Supply. Inc. Idalou Beacon Idalou Co-Op Gin Idalou Country Press Idalou Garage Idalou Grain Idalou Prescription Shoppe Idalou State Bank Ince Oil Co. Joe’s Markham Hair Stylist Joe Thompson Implement Co. Jones Jewelry Katie and Shirley Beauty Bar Kirby Sales and Service Liberty Co-op Gin Lorenzo Pump and Machine Lorenzo State Bank Lubbock Office Suppliers. Inc. Lubbock Implement Co. Inc. Lubbock Square Lubbock United General Agency Inc. Marquise Studios McKelvy’s Furniture 154 Acknowledgments McWhorters Meinecke Bros. Mike's Exxon Service Newton Aerial Spraying Perkins Music and Studio Phares and Wilkins Machinery Pharr Construction Inc. Pharr Trailer Sales and Service Pioneer Natural Gas Co. Pipkin Cleaners Plains Farm Machinery Co. Plains Grain and Farm Supply Rackley Roofing Radio Lab Redd Pest Control Robberson Steel Inc. Room Mothers Rustic Gardens S and S Tractor and Equipment Sirloin for Steaks Sonny’s Shamrock South Plains Electric Coop., Inc. Steak Barn Stovall's Yamaha Strafford Lowden Strong Transfer and Storage Co. Struve Implement Co. Sue’s Place Surratt's Used Cars Texas Farm Bureau Thatcher Printing Co. The Country Framer The Lee Company T.N.M. and O. Townsend Strong Trice Wholesale Electronics Tucker’s Camping Trailers Venture Foods Ward Elevator West Texas Pipe and Supply White’s Auto White’s Pump Service and Supply Wolf Irrigation, Inc. Wren Cleaners Wylie Oil Company Inc. SPECIAL THANKS TO MR. ARTHUR BURKS FOR HIS PHOTOGRAPHY HELP. SPECIAL THANKS TO MR. JERRY CLARK. TAYLOR REPRESENTATIVE. FOR HIS HELP IN TIME OF NEED. SPECIAL THANKS TO MR. BILL WILKERSON FOR FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL. AND STUDENT LIFE PICTURES ON PAGES 4, 5. 38. 39. 40. 41,42. 43, 44. 45. 46. 47. 49. 50. 51,52,53, 55. 56. 57.94,195. The following typefaces were used in the 1979 A Change of Pace yearbook: News Gothic — Style No. 23. Helvetica Medium Italic (HX) Style No. 83. and Helvetica Standard Italic (HZ) Style No. 36. Acknowledgments 155 SURRATT'S USED CARS WHERE SERVICE IS OUR PLEASURE Highway 82 w i j- j Jv; if Church School..........................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship........................II :00 a.m. Evening Worship..........................6:00 p.m. 'W'jSMi TOWN COUNTRY SHOPPING CENTER Chris Christensen Newt Logan Phone 762 2033 Lubboclc, Texas Good Health to All From Chris' Rexall Open 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday Sunday Hours 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Bill Wright, Pastor I have taught you the way ot wisdom. I have led you in the paths of uprightness. When you walk, your step will not be hampered; and if you run, you will not stumble. Proverbs4:1 M2 156 IDALOU GRAIN CO. INC. HI-YIELD FERTILIZER AND CHEM. INC. Friendly Courteous Service Box 1022 (806) 892-2717 Idalou, Texas 79329 IDALOU GARAGE Red Browning, Owner Phone 892-2215 Idalou, Texas FARMERS COOPERATIVE OF LORENZO HERMAN (BUCK) GALLOWAY BUILDER Area Code 806 Idalou 892-2861 P.O. Box 579 Phone Residential-Commercial 634-5336 Phone 892-2945 909 W. 6th Street Idalou, Texas 78329 FARMER'S GIN Good Luck Seniors on a Good Year Compliments of J. R. SNODGRASS AND BECK BECKNELL 159 WESTERN BLUE STAMPS Open 8:30 A.M. til 7:00 P.M. Third and Main Phone 892-2022 Idalou, Texas HUB TIRE CENTER Phone (806) 765-6308 R+. 7, Box 341 — Lubbock, Texas 79401 Dick Bills Noel Bills Frank Cuneo 806 765-6308 806 765-7342 806 762-3450 160 RACKLEY ROOFING Residential Commercial Wood Shingles Built Up and Composite Shingles Day Night Dial 863-2783 Quality Material GAF Flintkote ROACHES? Call the Redd Man Good for what's buggin' you Dale Rackley, Owner We Take Pride in Your Home Phone 744 7141 4004 A Ave. Q. Lubbock, Texas THE FIRST STATE BANK Abernathy, Texas Phone 298-2556 Member FDIC 161 Sales Service 5410 Slide Road Lubbock, Texas 79414 We Sell the Best and Service the Rest McKELVY'S FURNITURE INC. 4602 Avenue Q 747-3591 Lubbock, Texas A TO Z TIRE National Summit Tires Passenger — Truck — Tractor Tires 230 A ve.Q 763 4625 DUNLAPS Caprock Center 50th and Elgin Lubbock, Texas 74913 Phone: 792 7161 162 PHARR TRAILER SALES AND SERVICE 8ETTER BUY PHARR 8ETTER BUY PHARR We Service What We Sell 1702 Clovis Road 765 6088 Apollo Coachmen GO CATS! LUBBOCK SQUARE OFFICE TOWERS HOUSEWARES HEADQUARTERS For Canning See Us: Supplies and Cooker Parts For Mirromatic Pressure Cookers •GASKETS •PRESSURE •SAFETY PLUGS •WEIGHTS •HANDLES «GAUGES mam BROS. HOUSEWARES — GIFTS HARDWARE — APPLIANCES ESTABLISHED 1924 765 9972 1633 Broadway 163 SoaoMm9ttM9 Steak”ing Lubbock Since 1950 sticks I ($ 1003 Amarillo Road qXAo JC jy! Ph. 806 762-0866 Custom Framing Original Art THE COUNTRY FRAMER 4322 50th Street JERRY CHARLSIE EUBANK LUBBOCK, TEXAS (806) 797-3344 (50th Quoker) 164 BROOK’S SUPERMARKET Smart Cooks Shop Brooks Open 7 Days a Week 8 a.m. — 9 p.m. Phone:762-1636 107 Parkway Drive Lubbock, Texas PIPKIN CLEANERS McWHORTER'S INC. 2208 34th St. Lubbock, Texas 79401 P.O. Box 538 Lubbock, Texas 79408 1008 Texas Ave. Lubbock, Texas Shop 213 N. Ave. U. Bus. Pho. 762-0231 Shop Pho. 763-8208 165 Professional Service For All Types of Insurance GENE LEACH Manager We Serve to Serve Again! 5605 South Avenue Q. Lubbock, Texas Bus. 747-5271 Royal Typewriters Electronic Calculators — MIRACLE PR'CtS NMIONM. BR ND$ C0URU0US WRR’S W1 at and a bonus of - GOLD BOND STAMPS O Norelco Dictation Equipment LUBBOCK OFFICE SUPPLIERS, INC. 1416 Ave. Q (806) 763 9525 Lubbock, Texas 79401 166 There's More for You . . . and Your Money Too Leslie Duncan R. A. Jay AHC Reflecting the Beauty of 18th Century Antiques FRED CHILDRESS HARDWARE CO. ($niciu:noFT SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Main Office: 50th and Ave. Q Branches Slide-Road at 56th 34th and Toledo The Downtown Hardware Store 902 904 Main Street P.O. Box 1494 Lubbock, Texas Crosby Co. Branch Ralls Phone 765 6336 STEAK BARN FARMERS SUPPLY, INC Banquet and Party Facilities Phone 746-5733 IMF Massey Ferguson Amarillo Highway 87 North Farm 20 Market 1294 2612 Ave. H Lubbock, Texas 79408 P.O.Box 1888 Phone 744 8467 167 WHITE'S AUTO Automotive Service Furniture Appliance ARNOLD FLUSCHE From A LUBBOCK FRIEND Phone: 892 2490 Idalou, Texas Draw Drapes Bedspreads Quilting Cornice Boards 203 207 Main Upholstering Kirsch Rods BOLTONS SERVICE STATION Elovon Locations to Serve You CECIL'S INTERIORS 5622 Brownfield Hwy. 1921 Clovis Road 1330 34th St. 3704 Slide Road 2702 Ave. Q 3845 34th St. 3709 Ave. Q 4250 Avc. A 2167 50th St. 4416 50th St. 1650 Slide Road 168 DAN K. WILLIAMS INSURANCE 31 14 50th St. Ph. 793 0646 Lubbock, Texas 'WILLIE WIREDHAND your Rural Electric Servant Helping Texas Grow STATE FARM INSURANCE 7620406 SOUTH PLAINS Electric Cooperative, Inc. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY Home Office: Bloomington, Illinois Headquarters: 110 N. Amarillo Rd. P.O. Drawer 1830 Lubbock WYLIE OIL COMPANY INC. Shamrock Products Wholesale — Retail Serving West Texas North Central Texas 501 East 1st Street Idalou, Texas Area Code 806 Phone 892 2544 169 Domestic Irrigation Ditching and Backhoe 4 Miles Out on Idalou Highway BARTON'S PUMP SERVICE Phone 762 4318 Dale 829-2612 16104th St. Lubbock 806 763 5233 Wholesale Installation Automotive Air Retail Automatic Conditioning Transmissions GRISTY CLEANERS 1709 Ave. Q. Lubbock, Texas 79401 Fur Cleaning 763 4361 Kirk's Suede Life Fur Storage Suede and Leather Complete Drapery Cleaning Steamway Department Carpet Cleaning Take Down and Heirloom Service Re Hang Service for Custom Made Wedding Gowns Draperies Dry Cleaning at Its Best 170 STAFFORD- LOWDON KWIK PRINT OF LUBBOCK 1317 Avenue L Lubbock, Texas 79401 Phone:762 2741 RADIO LAB RCA LITTON ZENITH WHIRLPOOL Sales Service Downtown Briorcroft 1501 Ave. 0 53rd and Ave. 0 765 5704 747 4134 W. 50th St. Conter 4902 50th Street 797 3349 BUTLER'S PICTURE FRAMING STUDIO 2 Locations 4617 50th 323 Ave. H Lubbock, Texas Phone: 765 2493 762-5700 ACE WELDING A. C. Harris Phone 298 2219 1204 AvonueD Abernathy, Texas LIBERTY CO-OP GIN Route 7 Lubbock, Texas Phone 746-5555 Where Ginning Is an Art and Service Is a Pleasure Keep Your Group Togother on a Chartered Bui. It't Loti More Fun for Everyone. TNM O COACHES, INC. Phone 765 6641 1313 13th St. Lubbock. Tex. 172 B B QUICK STOP Idalou's Most Convenient Shop Open 7 A.M. til 11 P.M. Phone:892 2577 602 West 3rd Street Idalou, Texas Tasty Treats. . . and Frosty Sweets Always Pure and Wholesome at the DAIRY DRIVE-IN CAR WASH B J METAL WORKS, INC. Industrial Area — Airport All Types of Metal Work New Cleaners for Cotton Strippers Rt. 3 Bo I94J Russell Lindsey Joo Holtman Ben Smith Phone: (806) 763 5437 nr ED'S WAGON WHEEL Name Brand Western Wear Stetson Hats Justin Boots Levis Sander's Boots Gross Suits 1636 13th Street Ph. 762 4445 Lubbock, Texas Ed Barclay 173 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 7th and Main Idalou, Texas Sunday School ... Morning Worship Evening Worship . Mid-Week Service ......9:45 a.m. ,.... 11:00 a.m. .....7:00 p.m. Wed. 7:30 p.m. H. D. CARROLL JEWELERS Compliments of 3 ESS 1 u S KATIE B ©F' m ES AND SHIRLEY'S BEAUTY BAR 1020 Broadway 765-8151 Lubbock, Texas 79401 Idalou, Texas 3 Home of Good, Honest, American Value Free Delivery 24 Hour Service Frank and Cheri Kantro, R.Ph's Store Phone 892 2662 Home Phone 892 2357 May God bless your every endeavor. Graduates. Dream your dreams, then pursue them with all your gusto. 115-34th Street Lubbock, Texas 79404 Phone: 744-2327 HIGGINBOTHAM BARTLETT LUMBER COMPANY Building Material of All Kinds Hardware Phone: 892 2626 Idalou, Texas 75 C y Borden If it’s Borden, it’s got to be good. S K S k) We Buy and Sell Good Used Farm Equipment ADAMS FARM EQUIPMENT CO. Rt. 7. Box 890 — Lubbock Tx 79401 Code 806 762 2510 or 762 1876 Halfway Between Lubbock and Idalou on Highway 62 82 East BRUNKEN TOYOTA, INC. New and Used Cars Home of the Gas Savers Loop 289 SW Lubbock. TX Ph. 795 7165 176 Furniture — Groceries Appliances Building Materials D D SALVAGE CENTER Freight Salvage 515 E. 34th Street 806 763 9226 Live a Little! at DAIRY QUEEN CONE ELEVATOR OF IDALOU Box 161 Phone 892 2562 Idalou, Texas JOE THOMPSON IMPLEMENT CO. John Deere Dealer Abernathy, Texas Phono 298 2541 or 762-1038 177 SENIORS — Going away to School? Keep up With What's happening, Man — Subscribe to The Idalou Beacon! Your Own Copy of Every THRILLING Issue — 52 Weeks for only $7.00 Compliments of WOLF IRRIGATION INC. Drilling — Acidizing — Hi-Speed Bailing — Pump Sales — Repairs Phone 298-21 14 Phone 762-2606 Abernathy, Texas 7931 I Lubbock, Texas Sales Service Jayco Trailers Van Interiors TUCKER'S CAMPING TRAILERS U.S. Hwy. 62-82 P.O. Box 1299, Idalou, Texas 79320 Ph.: 806 892-2005 There's One Near You!! 179 MIKE'S EXXON SERVICE E ON Tires and Batteries 1st and Main Phone 892-2960 MA STITCH IN TIME” U.S. 82-62 Idalou, Texas Ed Abernathy — Owner PHARES WILKINS MACHINERY Manufacturers of Shredders — Bed Knives — Go-Devils Rotary Hoes — Sand Fighters Aluminum — Irrigation Tubes Tandems — Ditch Fillers Grain Carts FOR FARM MACHINERY SEE US 1306 E. 34th Street 747-3539 Lubbock, Texas Natural gas is clean burning. Doesn't dirty the air It helps preserve the clean, blue skies of today for tomorrow. What we can take credit for is working to provide a continuous supply of clean gas energy ... to warm people, to cool people, to cook their meals, to heat their water, to dry their clothes . . . gas to help industry do its work. Clean, efficient, versatile Nat- ural Gas . . . the blue sky energy for today and tomorrow. PlONJtR NATURAL CAS COUPANT 1� AO.W M'lllM I M,,- •. Diesel Gas Transmission Rear End Electrical Irrigation Engine Rebuilding WHITE'S PUMP SERVICE SUPPLY INC. HI-PLAINS ROAD SERVICE JOHN WILSON OWNER OPERATOR 2307 Clovis Rd. Lubbock, Texas Box 5126 Ph. 762-5812 Limited Pager 765-1894 Cummins Detroit SERVICE STATION AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIP. ALL TYPES OF OIL MARKETING EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE Lubbock, Texas Specialist PHONES: AC 806 762-2428 LUBBOCK IMPLEMENT CO. INC. Compliments of 762-2430 102 S.E. Loop 289 Box 2918 Lubbock, Texas 79408 WREN CLEANERS 806 745-3300 Idalou, Texas DON DAVIS Owner Home Phone 806 792-1464 181 Congratulations, Seniors STRONG TRANSFER f STOVALL'S I AND STORAGE CO. Local and Long Distance Moving Jack Strong — Ownar 227 Ave.Q 762-5806 520 East 44th St. Lubbock. Te . 79408 (806) 747 4163 AGENT: NORTH AMERICAN VAN LINES RUSTIC GARDENS SONNY'S SHAMROCK TRUCK STOP Florist and Nursery Idalou, Texas 79329 24 Hour Wrecker Service Sonny Shackleford — Owner Phone 892-2012 892-9262 Ph. (806) 892-2618 Wrecker Service Night Phone: 892-2065 892-2077 Home Ph.: (806) 892-2691 Katherine Lowe Highway 82 and FM 400 Idalou, Texas TRICE WHOLESALE ELECTRONICS Compliments of SUE'S PLACE 1812 Avenue Q Lubbock, Texas FASHION AND GIFTS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Phone 747-2888 114 Main, Idalou, Texas 892 2612 ACUFF CO-OP GINS AND ACUFF CO-OP BUTANE Your Full Service Co-op Phone 842-3286 842-3287 183 BEFORE YOU BUY OR SELL, SEE US BOSTICK AUTO TRUCK SALES [°fl BOSTICK'S AUTO TRUCK SALES Office 765 8332 Home 892 2028 Gary Bostick 2302 Texas Lubbock, Tex. Buy, Sell, Trade Daily THATCHER PRINTING CO. Printing and Office Supplies S S TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT 184 I 106 Main Lubbock, Tex. Call 765-9484 4 Mi. From Loop 289 on 62-82 E. Box 2431 — Lubbock, TX 79408 Auction 4th Tuesday Monthly 806 762-0478 Bill Sisk We Want and Res.: 806 892-3030 Appreciate Bus.: 806 762-0478 Your Business TOWNSEND STRONG INC. STANDARD OIL PRODUCES 3320-34th St. Lubbock, Tex. Ph. 799-3603 PERKINS MUSIC AND STUDIO BUTANE PROPANE SAM STRONG Phone 763-0491 Repairs Lay Away Box 2802 Lubbock, Texas Guitar And Banjo Lossons 1302 Avonuo Q Lubbock, Tex. Ph. 7631614 Large Selection of Guitars Guild Ovation Yamaha; Drums Also Clyde P. Perkins — Owner 185 $acJuco Like Mama, Like Son True Mexican OPEN 11-10 7 DAYS Phone 795-9445 IDALOU COUNTRY PRESS If you love true Mexican food, you'll love El Chico Complete Menu includes American and Children's portions. For fine food in a fine setting, dine at El Chico. Today. 4301 BROWNFIELD HIGHWAY Between Indiana and Quaker_ Blue Flame Gas Co. INC. OF IDALOU, TEXAS 79329 PHILLIPS 66 P.O. Box 947 Phone 892-2526 LARRY ALFORD 186 IDALOU STATE BANK Phone:892-2511 MOIIAl sSv NCI 0� � 0� ' C Wo feature a Complete Line of Star of Africa Oiamond Rings And Bulova and Seiko Watches A Ring or Watch for Every Pocket Gifts for All Occasions SEE US FOR YOUR CLASS RINGS JONES JEWELRY TOWN AND COUNTRY SHOPPING CENTER 4th and University Ave. Lubbock, Texas Phone —763-4945 Accepts Bank America Card and Master Charge PORTABLE WELDERS WINCH TRUCKS The Lee Company All Kinds of Repairs and Manufacturing Phones: Day 892-2565 Night 892-2095 Idalou, Texas STUDIO, INC. P.O. Box 906 Enid, Oklahoma 73701 TUP PIMPQT QPKJinP pnPTDAIT V k' We use Kodak paper. Fora good look. With the Finest Senior YOU SINCE 1900 WITH m) JOE'S MARKHAM HAIR STYLING Featuring Markham Style Innovator Products and Hair Designs Ph. 892-2744 106 Main St. Idalou, TX Joe and Susie Barber Stylists 188 r LUBBOCK UNITED GENERAL AGENCY, INC. 4630-50th Street Suite 202 Lubbock, Texas Phone 765-5051 FARMERS AND BUSINESSMEN'S INSURANCE AGENCY Hail Fire Casualty Commercial Auto Life Health Bruce Isom Larry Isom Phone — 892-2921 Gina Power, Secretary 892-2213 189 ins Farm Machinery John Deere Equipment Caldwell Shredders Hamby Products Phone: 667-3505 Petersburg, Texas AUTO FREE ESTIMATES OF REPAIRS BODY GLASS FENDER WORK ABERNATHY BODY WORKS 417 South Avenue D Day Phone: 298-2084 Abernathy, Texas 7931 I Waymond Jones Night Phone: 298-41 19 ROBBERSON STEEL INC. 302 Ave. O Lubbock, Texas Phone: 765-8561 INSTALLED ABELL CHEVROLET COMPANY Happy to Serve You Box 280 Phone 765-9862 Ralls, Texas 79357 190 STRUVE IMPLEMENT COMPANY International Harvester Farm Equipment Serving West Texas for Over 60 Years 3 Miles North of Abernathy on Highway 87 Abernathy Phone 298-2507 Lubbock Phone 762-2133 of SR. ROOM MOTHERS • Mary Moore • Joan Weldon • Glena Speer • Sharon Wylie • JoDell Simmons • Sue Zuber HURST FARM SUPPLY, INC. Lorenzo P.O. Box F Crosbyton 634-5717 and 253-2758 675-2487 IDALOU CO-OP GIN A Good Gin in a Good Community This is Your Gin — Use it. Phone:892-2525 Idalou, Texas FLOYD PAYNE PHOTOGRAPHY Pictures in Heavenly Color • Weddings • Bridal Portraits • Outdoor Portraits • Senior Portraits • Passport Photos (Quickly) • Studio Portraits • Family Portraits in the Home • Baby Pictures • Application Photos Phone 792-3717 3517 37th, Lubbock, Texas BECTONGIN The Best of Ginning and Service Dink Blair Compliments of 892-2025 193 FORD'S STORE PLAINS GRAIN AND FARM SUPPLY Wholesalers and Shippers Grains Seeds Fertilizer Dealer of Slurry Mix Ammo-Phos Dry Fertilizer — Also — Anhydrous Ammonia Texaco Motor Oils and Greases Aerial Spraying Box 188 Phone 298-2521 Abernathy, Texas 7931 I Night Phone 892-2162 Lubbock Phone 763-4868 WEST TEXAS PIPE SUPPLY Aluminum Pipe, Plastic Pipe, Concrete Work, Gas Lines, Water Lines and Ditch Digging for All Your Pipe and Supply Needs Abernathy, Texas 793 I I Phone: 298 2434 Night Phone: 892 2162 194 FIRST STATE BANK NEWTON AERIAL SPRAYING INC. Insect Control Defoliation Arthur Newton Phone: 892-2592 Idalou, Texas Petersburg, Texas Member F.D.I.C. Phone 667 3583 Large Enough to Serve You Small Enough to Know You DRISCOLL PHARMACY Professional Service Mary and Don Driscoll Phone: Day — 892-2662 Night —892-3019 195 Compliments of LORENZO PUMP MACHINE CHURCH OF CHRIST 307 Chestnut Idalou, Texas Sunday School...............................9:15 a.m. Morning Worship........................10:15 a.m. Evening Worship..............................6:00 p.m. Mid-Week Service...................Wed. 7:30 p.m. Weldon McKinney Evangelist Complete Irrigation Well Service tor Idalou Area Direct Lubbock Phone Service 763-7489 Walter Scheef Lorenzo, Texas Phone 634-5588 WARD ELEVATOR Dealer in Grain and Seed Phone 892-2722 Box 87 Idalou, Texas 196 ORENZO Siate Ba ih AT LORENZO Lorenzo, Texas 79343 For All Your Banking Needs . . . Member FDIC Phone: 634-5584 Lubbock Ph. 763-3874 PHARR CONSTRUCTION INC. 208 Paris Ave. Phone 763-5263 Contractors for Commercial Residential Thank You Concession Stand Managers Tanya Zuber Barbara Allison Another busy day in Driver’s Education. Just a backwoods country girl. 198 Closing Margaret and Syndi take advantage of tennis class. Closing 199 Only A Heartbeat Away As this year draws to a close, the heart- beat begins to die out. We are richer for the Experience that this year has pro- vided — and now the heartbeat begins to fade. We have experienced a wild and exciting pace, but now the pace is slow- ing down. Perhaps someday the heartbeat shall be extinguished entirely, and this year shall fade from our memories. Or perhaps, just perhaps, this year shall live forever in our hearts and the beat shall continue in a slow but steady pulse. Look closely and perhaps you can see the beat of the heart quickening in “A Change Of Pace . 200 Closing Table of Contents Activities 0 8 Athletics 0 36 People 0 64 Academics 0 92 Honors 0 110 Jr. High 0 118 Elementary 0 134