Kilgore College - Ranger Yearbook (Kilgore, TX)

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‘Stars Over Texas’ is Revels 1984 theme The stars of Texas are around you, everywhere you go....,” and the speaker continued, revealing the 1984 spring Rangerette Revels theme ‘‘the stars over Texas.” This time the annual dance and musical extraviganza, spotlighted the noteworthy and famous in Texas and involved more than 100 students. The show opened with a colorful splash when the sophomore Rangerettes strode out in front of the crowds with red, white, and blue flags followed by 12 freshmen singing their version of Eyes of Texas. Other acts included Singing in the Rain, a freshmen tap routine, a salute to Texan Debbie Reynolds; Glen Campbell was portrayed by Rick McDaniel in Country Boy, a sophomore novelty act danced to Blue Monday, paying tribute to Larry Hagman; Hagman and Susan Howard, both of the TV soap, Dallas were paid tribute with a gymnastic routine performed by Toni Guevara; Angela Mayberry impersonated Barbara Mandrell in Only You, and Kenny Rogers was represented in a musical duet by Brad and Bart Howlett. Closing the first act with a tap production, Rangerettes and chorcogrophcr Ruth Flynn saluted Ginger Rogers with Big Noise from Winnetka. Act II saluted the Texas stars from Broadway. Bobby and Jaques Pinke sang One in a Million paying tribute to Jennifer Holliday and Loreta Devine. The sophomore Swingsters and Rangerette choreographer danced to Jellicle Ball from the musical Cats. Then 12 freshmen Rangerettes performed Working Girl March to hail Carol Burnett. A ventriloquist, Terri Arrington and Billy the Kid, represented the famous voice thrower Ron Lucas. Miss Gussie Nell Davis, orignator of the world-famous Rangerettes, was saluted by Rangerette Assistant Director Laura Davis and the sophomore Rangerettes when they performed with A Chorus Line. The KC Stage Band provided entertainment during Act III. Under the directon of Jerry Hale, they opened with Sweet Georgia Brown. The Ranger Band Twirlers performed to She Works Hard for the Money. Movie star Sissy Spacek once twirled at Kilgore College as a twirler for Quitman High School. Lisa Limbock depicted Alice Lonn, Lawerence Welk’s first champagne lady. She sang Someone to Watch Over Me. Dancing to I Go to Rio the freshman Swingsters saluted Sandy Duncan. The Stage Band then praised Harry James with a Big Band Medley. Clint Whatley added a little Texas culture and Joey Cigainero played the piano to complete the third act Cigainero portrayed Van Cliburn, the world famous pianist from Kilgore. The Stars of Texas was completed with a host of country and western stars. The act took place in Gilly’s, a Texas club. Freshman novelty act performed to Hooked on Country. Singing Seven Bridges Road were Russell Albert, Rusty King, Mark Olsen and Dale Roberts. The song was composed by Don Henley. Jeff Vance portarayed Willie Nelson, singing My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys. In a special kicking routine Jodie Stewart danced to Orange Blossom Hoedown. The Rangerette managers then sang, perhaps bashfully. Oh Lord It’s Hard to be Humble in a salute to Mac Davis. Portarying Mickey Gilley, Russell Terrell sang Stand By Me. Terrell presented the 1984 Ranger Beauties as the yellow roses of Texas. Beauties included: Julie Jones, Wendy Lea, Lisa Limbock, Kim Liudahl, Elaine Roberts, Shawne Stewart, Beverly Turner and Vikki Young. The KC Connection provided musical entertainment after the fourth act. They were directed by Dale Miller. PAS ADEN TFXAS

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KC groups ‘experience’ San Francisco The energetic KC groups kept singing, San Francisco, here we come...” as the heavy plane slowly lifted from the icy Dallas airport bound for the California coast. The Rangerettes, Ranger Band, and Rangerettes Forever were on their way to perform in the halftime show at the East-West Shrine Bowl Football game at Stanford University. Less than 24 hours earlier they had put on a nationally televised show at the 1985 Cotton Bowl Classic. They knew there was much more than the performance to experience. Perhaps it was the beautiful San Francisco Bay, hills and architecture, or maybe the food, diverse ethnic cultures, bowl game, and the Shriners’ generous hospitality excited everyone’s senses and imagination. And of course, there was the Golden Gate Bridge to see and tours to take. But a tour of the Shriners’ Hospital for crippled children made everyone realize the very serious and important reason behind the fund-raising bowl game in which the KC performers now had a part. Most of the East Texas group appeared to enjoy the trip to the west coast, and they and the Shriners thanked each other at the end of the visit with promises to see each other again. These photos present a few images of the scenes amd experiences that the Kilgore College folks won’t soon forget.

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Opposite page- Freshmen Novelty act Rangerettes perform to Hooked on Country on a set to resemble Gilley's, a Texas club. This page, left- Ventriloquist, Terri Arrington and friend. Billy the Kid. honor Ron Lucas in their act. This page, below- Rangerettes perform a tap dance number to salute Ginger Rogers with Big Noise from Winnetka. This page, bottom, left- Director Jerry Hale (far right) plays along with the Stage Band in a salute to Harry James of the Big Band era. This page, bottom, right- Jeff Vance portrays Willie Nelson, singing My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys.