Medford High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Medford, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1974 volume:

ATHLETICS ORGANIZATIONS One of the advantages that being a student of M.H.S., is the experience a student receives in joining an organization. Being an important part of a worthwhile group, prepares an individual for life both as a citizen and a responsible adult. When remembering this year's school contributors, one must recognize the hard work, self- sacrifice, and many times second effort, the boys and girls of Medford have put forth. It's something to respect when a student will put their talents and efforts on display knowing their chances for public ridicule are high. i STUDENT LIFE The faculty and others in charge have gone out of their way to improve and make pleasant the sometimes tense atmosphere that being a student entails. 2 PEOPLE ACADEMICS Every advancing year generally means progress both for the individual, as he or she goes into the next higher grade, and because of the bettering of facilities, - equipment, and qualified instructors: Medford school system increases the opportunity for having informed and more involved citizens. The organizations, clubs, offices, classes, sports, and all other activities that take place during the year would not be unique and memorable without the people involved. Their personalities make it worth having a yearbook to recall the times of their lives. May- be it seems unimportant when you first receive your yearbook, but keep it for several years and you'll find the reason people treasure memories. From cover to cover and page to page a school year is bound in a book, but not intended to end. It is perpetual; what ends one day, one week, month or year is just a stepping stone and a beginning for something new. What one makes of it, will determine the outcome. Make an investment put more into your life and be surprised at the results. Make each day exciting. 3 (1) NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Mark Bramlett Jody Kretchmar Denise Koehn Doug Divelbiss Sue Hills Lynn McGowan Kristi Frieouf Mike Ciskowski Rodney Kroutil Bruce Reimer Lowry Morris Kathy Warren (2) DAR Jody Kretchmar (3) GIRL'S STATE Jody Kretchmar (4) BOY'S STATE Mark Bramlett (5) STATE HONOR SOCIETY Mark Bramlett Jody Kretchmar Doug Divelbiss Lynn McGowan Kristi Frieouf Mike Ciskowski Rodney Kroutil Bruce Reimer Debra Smetana Kathy Warren Randy Morris Patricia Blubaugh-Not Pictured Jackie Joslen-Not Pictured 7 LEFT PAGE DRUM MAJOR: Mark Bramlett FEATURE TWIRLER: Jody Kretchmar BANNERS: Cheryl Witt, Teresa Williamson, Mickey Reimer, Jonella Teders, Debra Smetana, Denise Koehn. AMERICAN FLAG: Jim Cink GUN GUARD: Mindy Hart RIGHT PAGE: The pride of Medford, the CARDINAL MARCH- ING BAND, took State Grand Re- serve Championship and scored the most points, 99.7, of all bands participating at the State Fair of Oklahoma Marching Contest. HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND: 1ST ROW: Mindy Hart, Jody Kretchmar, Kristi Frieouf, Donita Funderburk, Brenda Unbehauen, Teresa Proctor. 2ND ROW: Paula Jones, Sue Hills, Sherrel Schmitz, Sharon Schmitz, Joan Moore, Jonella Teders, Mickey Reimer, Denise Koehn, Jim Cink, Sherrie Holden, Bill Huffman, Gale Myers, Doug Divelbiss, Adonna Stocker. 3RD ROW: Connie Warren, Nancy Fowler, Mary Kretchmar, Mary Kilian, Cheryl Vaughn, Teresa Kilian, Teresa Williamson, Debra Smetana, Donnetta Boyer, Mona Shire, Adenna Stocker, Sherry Hart, Tanya Boyer, Kay Petrik, Madelyn Tims. 4TH ROW: Kelly Purse 11, Kathy Warren, Rodney Kroutil, Gregg Kretchmar, Randy Agard, Kevin Junghanns, Kenny Osburn, Steve Boyer, Patricia Blubaugh, Ricky Kretchmar, Glen Skrdla, Cheryl Witt, Terry Osburn, Byron Koehn, Steve Witt, David Koehn, Greg Cink, Mark Gibson, John Divelbiss, Larry Reese, Craig Zeman, Arlen Nipper, Lynn McGowan. 5TH ROW: David Kilian, Dean Trimble, David Cink, Steve Cink, Mike Tebow, Beth Gibson, Carol Agard, Terri Boyd, Lisa Tebow, Joan Arterburn, Mike Witt, Jim Powell, Mark Bramlett, John Solorio. 9 10 LEFT PAGE STAGE BAND 1ST ROW: Sue Hills, Adeanna Stocker, Kay Petrik, Tanya Boyer, Don Dobbs, Mona Shire, Donnelta Boyer, Mark Gibson, John Divcibiss, Arlen Nipper, Rodney Proctor, Lynn McGowan. 2ND ROW: Doug Divelbiss, Adonna Stocker, Kristi Frieouf, Mark Bramlett, Steve Cink, Kelly Purse!I, Jim Powell, Byron Koehn, Mike Witt, Dean Trimble, Kathy Warren, Rodney Kroutil, Greg Kretchmar, Randy Agard, Steve Boyer, Patricia Blubaugh, Glen Skrdla, Michael Arens, Dwight Divelbiss. The band stands at attention while waiting for the Okla. State Fair Parade to begin. BAND COUNCIL: Steve Cink, Paula Jones, Steve Boyer, Lynn McGowan, Byron Koehn, Rodney Kroutil, Cheryl Vaughn, Jay Blubaugh. SECTION LEADERS: Jim Powell, Steve Cink, Cheryl Witt, Kelly Ptrsell, Lynn McGowan, Terry Osburn, Paula Jones, Adonna Stocker, Jody Kretchmar, Mona Shire, Madcyln Tims, Adeana Stocker. PEP BAND 1ST ROW: Paula Jones, Sue Hills, Connie Warren, Teresa Williamson, Lisa Arterburn, Debra Smetana, Angela Innis, Donita Funderburk. 2ND ROW: Kelly Purse 11, Greg Kretchmar, Dwight Divelbiss, Mike Arens, Shelly Jones, David Cink, Jim Powell, Byron Koehn, Steve Cink, Greg Cink, Jim Cink, Doug Divelbiss, Adonna Stocker. 3RD ROW: Tanya Boyer, Adeana Stocker, Don Dobbs, Janet Bruner, Sherry Hart, Madelyn Tims. 4TH ROW: Mark Gibson, Rodney Proctor, Arlen Nipper, Lynn McGowan. Jody Kretchmar displays her twirling ability while leading the band in the State Fair Parade route. RIGHT PAGE 5TH GRADE BAND 1ST ROW: Cheryl Divelbiss, Jonna Kretchmar, Kim Sharp, Cindy Kretchmar, Terry Stocker, Suzanne Divelbiss. 2ND ROW: Luane Keith, Kristi Hart, Julie Shockey, Sherrie Me Claron, Angie Williams, Tammy Nipper, Brenda Schmitz. 3RD ROW: Lisa Arens, Gary Hula, Kent Bruner, Beverly Hammer, Donnie Hall, Roy Fleshman, Mark Elder, David Warren. STANDING: Larry Hime, Jack Williamson, Randy Pfalser, Evan Shire. 6TH GRADE BAND 1ST ROW: Pam Doesher, Tracy Peacock, Robin Kretchmar, Monty Fitch, Becky Proctor. 2ND ROW: Tammy Ziba, Sandy Hajek, Jill Kretchmar, Rita Kilian, Scott Kretchmar, Danny Blubaugh, David Sladek. 3RD ROW: Lori Blubaugh, Tina Mullins, Rhett Kennedy, Teresa McMillen, Cindy Arterburn. STANDING: Sherrie Goforth, John Hula, Kathy Aebi. SQUAD LEADERS: Adonna Stocker, Kristi Frieouf, Paula Jones, Madelyn Tims, Sharon Schmitz, Sue Hills, Doug Divelbiss, David Koehn, Lynn McGowan, Steve Cink, Byron Koehn, Kelly Pursell, Kevin Junghanns, Jim Powell, Mike Witt, Donita Funderburk. 11 12 LEFT PAGE JR. HIGH BAND 1ST ROW: Sandy Hime, Lisa Arterburn, Brenda Sharp, Sharia Funderburk, Brenda Williamson, Angela Innis. 2ND WOR: Anna Lebada, Debbie Kretchmar, Becky Krittenbrink, Carl Boomer, Roger Buchanan, Don Dobbs, Tana Shire, Janet Bruner. 3RD ROW: Mike Arens, Dwight Divelbiss, Tim Murphy, Rex Ann Soper, Tammie Schmitz, Shelly Jones, Bret Peacock, Sally Mark, Brenda Hodges, Chuck Smetana, Mike Moore, Wayne Smetana, Paul Quigley, Ronnie Davis, Joyce Callaway, Tonna Vaughn, Mark Boomer, Don Gibson, Rodney Proctor. STANDING: Krey Reimer, Steve Holden, Cheryl Jackson, Jay Blubaugh, Mark Kretchmar, Doug Fitch. DRUM MAJOR: Lisa Arterburn Medford Jr. High band accompa- nies the spooks and goblins as they marched downtown in the Hallo- ween parade RIGHT PAGE JR. HIGH TWIRLERS: Becky Krittenbrink and Debbie Kretchmar. Jr. High Band members stand at attention while waiting for the Halloween Parade to begin. BAND STAFF: Jim Powell, Sherrel Schmitz, Cheryl Witt, Sharon Schmitz, Adonna Stocker, Jody Kretchmar, Mark Bramlett, Sue Hills, Adeana Stocker, Don Dobbs, Doug Divelbiss, Bill Huffman. 13 14 LEFT PAGE LETTERMAN'S CLUB 1ST ROW: Kenny Osburn, Lee Reimer, Craig Zeman, Mike Ciskowski, Kevin Junghanns, Kelly Purse 11, Mark Gibson Steve Cink, John Solorio. 2ND ROW: David Koehn, Steve Witt, David Cink, Mike Witt, Terry Osburn, Doug Divelbiss, Dean Trimble, Mark Bramlett, Byron Koehn, Steve Boyer. LETTERMAN'S OFFICERS: Steve Boyer, Pres.; Byron Koehn, Vice Pres.; Kevin Junghanns, Sec. Treas.; Terry Osburn, Reporter. Cheerleaders lead enthused school members in a cheer at pep assem- bly. RIGHT PAGE GAA OFFICERS: Ramona Gibson, Pres.; Beverely Fitzgerald, Vice Pres.; Mary Kilian, Sec. Treas.; Kathy Warren, Reporter; Jody Kretchmar, Carol Agard. FCA OFFICERS: Steve Boyer, Pres.; Steve Cink, Vice Pres.; John Solorio, Sec. Treas.; Randy Agard, Reporter. FCA: 1ST ROW: Mark Gibson, Steve Cink, Steve Boyer, John Solorio. 2ND ROW: Randy Agard, Craig Zeman, Steve Witt, Mike Ciskowski, John Divelbiss. 3RD ROW: Kenny Osburn, Mike Witt, Terry Osburn. 15 16 LEFT PAGE FT A 1ST ROW: Rhonda Winter, Kristi Frieouf, Joan Arterburn, Lisa Tebow, Kathy Warren. 2ND ROW: Beverly Neuman, Mickey Reimer, Gale Myers, Jonella Teders, Jody Kretchmar, Denise Koehn, Sherrie Holden. 3RD ROW: Jan Kemp, Debbie England, Sharon Schmitz, Cheryl Witt, Sherrel Schmitz, Shelly Mortimer, Ramona Gibson. Randy Boyte, Student Council President, presents Mrs. Dorothy Simons, with a 16 year gold pin for her teaching services in Med- ford. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS: Randy Boyte, President; Jim Powell, Vice-President; Kristi Frieouf, Sec. Treas; Gale Myers, Reporter; Kathy Warren, Historian. Mr. Larry Feist is presented a 7 year silver pin for his teaching services in Medford. Randy Boyte, President of Student Council encourages students to Get Involved during education week. STUDENT COUNCIL 1ST ROW: Krey Reimer, Patricia Blubaugh, Kathy Warren, Sherrie Holden, Ramona Gibson, Joan Arterburn. 2ND ROW: Mark Boomer, Byron Koehn, Kristi Frieouf, Jonella Teders, Gale Myers, Mrs. Boyer. 3RD ROW: Keith Owens, Rod Kelly, Lee Reimer, Jim Powell, Mike Witt, Terry Osburn, Mark Bramlett, Randy Boyte. RIGHT PAGE FT A OFFICERS: Beverly Neuman, President; Jan Kemp, Vice-President; Denise Koehn, Sec. Treas: Jody Kretchmar, Reporter; Mickey Reimer, His- torian; Kathy Warren, Parliamentari- an; Ramona Gibson, Stuco Repre- sentative. SPANISH CLUB 1ST ROW: Ramona Gibson, Adeana Stocker, Adonna Stocker, Paula Jones. 2ND ROW: Kristi Frieouf, Kim Tebow, Cathy Howard, Lisa Tebow, Rhonda Winter, Mindy Hart, Mrs. Fortmeyer. 3RD ROW: Gale Myers, Brenda Knight, Jonella Teders, Steve Boyer, Sue Hills, Micky Bowman. SPANISH CLUB OFFICERS: Gale Myers, President; Adonna Stocker, Vice-President; Jonella Teders, Sec. Treas.; Kim Tebow, Reporter; Ramona Gibson, Stuco Representa- tive. 17 00 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA (1) FFA Queen, Mary Beth Kilian, with escorts, President Gary Unbehauen, and Vice-President, Kevin Junghanns. (2) FFA L TO R: ROW 1: Brenda Unbehauen, Ricky Kretchmar, Mike Fitzgerald, Bruce Reimer, Glen Skrdla, Don Callaway, John Divelbiss, John Keller, Greg Kretchmar, Tim Cink, Kay Petrik. ROW 2: Bill Postlewaite, Dennis Kilian, Gary Unbehauen, Mark Gibson, Ricky Cink, Steve Callaway, Kelly Purse 11, Duane Robertson, Kevin Downing, Keith Owens, Tony Mullins, Mr. Goforth. ROW 3: Mike Tebow, Kenny Osburn, Mike Ciskowski, Kevin Junghanns, Steve Witt, John Sprague, Lee Reimer, David Kilian, Dennis Richardson, Rod Kelly, Jerry Agard, Steve Cink. ROW 4: Byron Koehn, Rodney Kroutil, Jim Cink, Mark Aebi, Lowry Morris, Dean Trimble, Terry Osburn, David Cink, Mike Witt, David Koehn, Randy Morris, Mark Brothers. (3) Gary Unbehauen, shown with proud parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Unbehauen and instructor, Mr. Arlie Goforth, placed third at the State Wheat Show. (4) FFA OFFICERS: L TO R: Gary Unbehauen, Pres.; Kevin Junghanns, Vice-Pres.; Terry Osbum, Sec.; Kenny Osbum Treas.; Bruce Reimer, Rep.; Mike Witt,Chaplain; Steve Cink, Sentinel. (5) Senior Attendant, Jody Kretchmar, with FFA Secretary, Terry Osburn. (6) Debbie England, Sophomore Attendant, and escort, Kenny Osburn, FFA Treasurer. (7) Freshmen FFA class represent- atives, attendant Teresa Kilian, and escort, Bruce Reimer. (8) FFA queen Mary Beth Kilian, and President, Gary Unbehauen, travel in the Homecoming Parade. 19 FFA SHOWS PROFIT ON PROJECTS FOR 1973 (1) Bruce Reimer, Rodney Kroutil, Lowry Morris win trophies in plant LD. competition. (2) Mr. Goforth and other Ag teachers visit with Dr. Price of OSU. (3) Keith Owens and Rodney Kroutil make up part of the Soils Team. (4) Let's see now, what did he say this was? (5) Hey Jim, you got a net profit this year? (6) Clean the metal and it won't splatter so bad Keith. (7) Mr. Goforth, what did you say the gap setting was? (8) Who said we didn't have homework in Ag. (9) John and Rodney begin disassembly procedures on a lawn mower. (10) Nice job on those panels Steve. (11) Mike and David begin work on a feed bunk. (12) Why do we have to keep record books? (13) It's alright, I always get sleepy after lunch. (14) Kay works on her project records. (15) Notebooks are for notes boys. (16) You clean up the plants Bill and I'll watch. 21 m LEFT PAGE FHA: Beau and Senior Escort, Randy Agard and Denise Koehn. Rhonda Winter and Mary Lou Boomer help flour chicken for Chicken Supper. Junior FHA Escort Beverely Fitzgerald, and Attendant Kevin Junghanns. FHA ROW 1: Donita Funderburk, Cheryl Vaughn, Joan Moore, Connie Warren, Donnetta Boyer, Debbie England, Shelly Mortimer, Lisa Tebow, Beverely Neuman, Cindy King, Jonella Teders, Terri Body, Tanya Boyd, Sherrel Schmitz, Jody Kretchmar, Denise Koehn, Sue Hills, Karen Divelbiss. Annette Ediger. ROW 2: Joan Arterburn, Adeana Stocker, Mary Kretchmar, Cathy Howard, Rhonda Winter, Nancy Fowler, Vicki Solorio, Patricia Blubaugh, Sherrie Holden, Teresa Kilian, Mickey Reimer, Ramona Gibson, Paula Jones, Kristi Frieouf, Margaret Reimer. ROW 3: Madelyn Tims, Teresa Proctor, Terry Zeman, Beth Gibson, Gale Myers, Jan Kemp, Sharon Schmitz, Cheryl Witt, Kathy Warren, Sherry Hart, Adonna Stocker. RIGHT PAGE: Jody Kretchmar lights candle during FHA Installa- tion while, Beverly Neuman, Denise Koehn, Sherrel Schmitz, Jonella Teders, Cheryl Witt, and Mona Shire look on. FHA OFFICERS: Jody Kretchmar, Beverly Neuman, Denise Koehn, Adonna Stocker, Paula Jones, Sherrel Schmitz, Jonella Teders, Mona Shire, Cheryl Witt, and Joan Arterburn. Sophomore FHA Escort Carolyn Fitzgerald, and Attendant Lowry Morris. Freshman FHA Escort Vicki Solorio, and Attendant Jerry Agard. 23 24 FHA INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS (1) Waiting installation of their new officers are: Beverly Neuman, Vice-Pres.; Denise Koehn, Sec.- Treas.; Adonna Stocker, Pari.; Sherrel Schmitz andJonella Teders, Historians; Cheryl Witt, Rep. (2) Installing officers, Mary Lou Boomer and Madelyn Tims, remind Mona Shire, game leader, and Paula Jones, song leader, of their duties of their offices. (3) Denise Koehn, Sec-Treas., was in charge of roll call at the FHA Installation. (4) Sophomore, Joan Arterburn, is running for the state FHA Vice- Pres. office for the term of 74-75. (5) Sophomore Home Economics class learns new techniques in pre- paring a meal. (6) Jan Kemp and Sherry Hart pre- pare chicken for the many FHA organization supporters to be served that evening. (7) FHA girls figure their chicken is much better than soup. (8) Joan Moore lends Connie Warren a helping hand in preparing a covered dish. (9) Family Living class offered Juniors, John Sprague and Gary Unbehauen, a chance at a per- fectionist's pie crust. (10) Donita Funderburk, grates carrots used in the many salads made for the annual FHA Chicken Supper. (11) Startled, Terry Boyd's attention is drawn away from frying chicken. 25 26 LEFT PAGE HIGH SCHOOL PEP CLUB 1ST ROW: Gale Myers, Sherrel Schmitz, Sharon Schmitz, Kristi Frieouf, Joan Arterburn. 2ND ROW: Cheryl Witt, Jonella Teders, Mickey Reimer, Sherrie Holden, Rhonda Winter, Patricia Blubaugh, Sherry Hart, Vicki Solorio, Kay Petrik, Mindy Hart. 3RD ROW: Cindy King, Debbie England, Mary Kretchmar, Cathy Howard, Terry Zeman, Nancy Fowler, Patricia Wedman, Paula Jones, Mary Kilian, Ramona Gibson, Beth Gibson. 4TH ROW: Jody Kretchmar, Denise Koehn, Margaret Reimer, Beverly Neuman, Jan Kemp, Shelly Mortimer, Mona Shire, Beverely Fitzgerald, Kim Tebow, Lisa Tebow, Cheryl, Vaughn, Teresa Williams, Carolyn Fitzgerald, Teresa Kilian, Karen Divelbiss. HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS: Joan Arterburn, Gale Myers, Sharon Schmitz, Sherrel Schmitz, Kristi Frieouf. Football members gain support from Student Body. 1ST ROW: Rhonda Winter, Sherry Holden. 2ND ROW: Jonella Teders, Mickey Reimer. 3RD ROW: Ramona Gibson Cheerleaders and members of Pep Club await the arrival of Football Boys. RIGHT PAGE JR. HIGH PEP CLUB 1ST ROW: Tonna Vaughn, Tammie Schmitz, Cheryl Vaughn, Teresa Kilian, Connie Warren. 2ND ROW: Sally Mark, Sherry Damron, Cynthia Kline, Rex Ann Soper, Lisa Arterburn, Becky Krittenbrink, Sherry Hart, Brenda Williamson, Brenda Sharp, Cheryl Jackson. 3RD ROW: Joyce Callaway, Anna Lebeda, Kay Petrik, Rita Richardson, Debbie Kretchmar, Tana Shire, Delayne George, Patricia Blubaugh, Teresa Williamson, Tanya Boyer, Teresa Proctor, Vicki Solorio, Janet Bruner, Beth Gibson. JR. HIGH PEP CLUB OFFICERS Sherry Hart, President; Vicki Solorio, Vice-President; Beth Gibson, Sec. Treas; Patricia Blubaugh, Reporter. JR. HIGH CHEERLEADERS 1ST ROW: Tammie Schmitz, Tonna Vaughn. 2ND ROW: Cheryl Vaughn. 3RD ROW: Teresa Kilian, Connie Warren 27 LEFT PAGE MIXED CHORUS: ‘Adonna Stocker, Adeana Stocker, Madelyn Tims, Kristi Frieouf, Mary Kilian, Sherrel Schmitz, Gale Myers, Sharon Schmitz. 2ND ROW: Nancy Fowler, Paula Jones, Cheryl Witt, Cindy King, Margaret Reimer, Denise Koehn, Ramona Gibson, Kim Tebow, Mickey Reimer, Mona Shire. 3RD ROW: Patricia Wedman. Lisa Tebow, Brenda Knight, Shelly Mortimer, Debbie England, Mary Kretchmar, Terry Zeman, Jody Kretchmar, Sue Hills, Beverely Fitzgerald, Jonella Teders. 4TH ROW: Leroy Arterburn, David Cink, Kevin Junghanns, Steve Cink, Kelly Pursell, Randy Agard, Mark Gibson, Mike Witt, Wayne Skrdla, Mark Bramlett, Terry Osburn, Randy Boyte, Bill Huffman, Mickey Bowman. SPECTRUM ENSEMBLE: Sharon Schmitz, Jody Kretchmar, Ramona Gibson, Sherrel Schmitz, Denise Koehn, Adonna Stocker, Cheryl Witt, Brenda Knight. JUNIOR TRIPLE TRIO: Nancy Fowler, Paula Jones, Madelyn Tims, Margaret Reimer, Kristi Frieouf, Sue Hills, Mona Shire, Mickey Reimer, Gale Myers. RIGHT PAGE VOCAL OFFICERS: Denise Koehn, 2nd Soprano; Sharon Schmitz, Alto; Mark Bramlett, Boys Pres.; Adonna Stocker, Pres.; Paula Jones, 1st Soprano. BOY GLEE CLUB 1ST ROW: Randy Agard, Mark Gibson, Terry Osburn, Mark Bramlett, Wayne Skrdla, Randy Boyte, Bill Huffman, Mickey Bowman. 2ND ROW: Leroy Arterburn, David Cink, Kevin Junghanns, Steve Cink, Kelly Pursell, Mike Witt. SENIOR QUARTET: Randy Agard, Wayne Skrdla, Terry Osburn, Steve Cink. 29 30 LEFT PAGE GIRLS CHORUS 1ST ROW: Adonna Stocker, Adeana Stocker, Madelyn Tims, Kristi Frieouf, Mary Kilian, Sherrel Schmitz, Gale Myers, Sharon Schmitz. 2ND ROW: Nancy Fowler, Paula Jones, Cheryl Witt, Cindy King. Margaret Reimer, Denise Koehn, Ramona Gibson, Kim Tebow, Mickey Reimer, Mona Shire. 3RD ROW: Lisa Tebow, Patricia Wedman, Brenda Knight, Shelly Mortimer, Debbie England, Mary Kretchmar, Terry Zcman, Jody Kretchmar, Sue Hills, Beverely Fitzgerald, Jonella Teders. RED HILL RANGERS: Kelly PurseII, Mark Bramlett, Steve Cink. JR. HIGH BOY'S CHORUS OFFICERS: Rodney Kelly, Pres.; Mark Kretchmar, Vice Pres; Michael Arens, Sec. Trea. JR. HIGH BOYS CHORUS 1ST ROW: Mike Tebow, Arlen Nipper, Glenn Skrdla, Tim Cink, Greg Cink, Greg Kretchmar, Jay Blubaugh, Eddie Sprague, Tim Murphy, Dwight Divelbiss, Chuck Smetana, Don Dobbs, Lynn Kretchmar, Ronnie Davis, Mike Moore, Kevin Kilian, Mrs. Tims. 2ND ROW: Steve Callaway, Jerry Agard, Randy Cowger, Ricky Kretchmar, Larry Reese, Don Callaway, Gene Wittum, Rod Kelly, Roger Buchanan, Paul Quigley, Bret Peacock, Carl Boomer, Ronnie Herrington, Krey Reimer, Doug Fitch. 3RD ROW: Mr. Simmons, John Keller, Steve Schuermann, Mike Fitzgerald, Wayne Smetana, Randy Morris, Kevin Fitch, Mark Acbi, Jim Cink, Mark Boomer, Steve Holden, Rodney Proctor, Mike Arens, Mark Kretchmar, Alan Sprague, Donnie Bowman, Donnie Gibson, Jerry Wittum. RIGHT PAGE JR. HIGH GIRLS CHORUS 1ST ROW: Sally Mark, Sherry Hart, Sherry Damron, Cheryl Jackson, Janet Bruner, Angela Innis, Sharia Funderburk, Becky Krittenbrink, Debby Kretchmar, Rex Ann Soper, Brenda Williamson, Joyce Callaway. 2ND ROW: Shelly Jones, Anna Lebada, Brenda Hodges, Cynthia Kline, Delayne George, Teresa Kilian, Brenda Sharp, Tammy Schmitz, Tana Shire, Tonna Vaughn, Teresa Proctor, Connie Warren, Beth Gibson, Debra Smetana, Jackie Joslen, Mrs. Tims. 3RD ROW: Mr. Simmons, Donita Funderburk, Annette Ediger, Terri Body, Donnetta Boyd, Joan Moore, Cheryl Vaughn, Rita Richardson, Kay Petrik, Sherry Robertson, Lisa Arterburn, Sandy Hi me, Teresa Williamson, Tanya Boyer, Patricia Blubaugh, Vicki Solorio, Brenda Unbehauen. JR. HIGH GIRLS CHORUS OFFICERS: Donita Funderburk, Pres; Annette Ediger, Vice Pres.; Cheryl Vaughn, Sec. Treas.; Patricia Blubaugh, Rep. JUNIOR BOYS QUARTET: Mark Gibson, Mike Witt, Kelly Pursed, Kevin Junghanns. LEFT PAGE “REMEMBER THE ALAMO Jerry Agard stands guard while Ed Sprague and Don Callaway pose as Mexican attackers. Beth, are YOU playing in the Plaster of paris? Freshmen float entry, “Remember the Alamo placed third in the Homecoming Parade. Arlen Nipper inspects the con- struction of the mission used as a refuge by the revolutionaries. Mr. Mitchell, Mrs. Fortmeyer, and Greg Kretchmar find difference in opinions, while Greg Cink con- tinues with previous plans. Right Page “THE LONE RANGER takes First Place. Kelly uses his artistic talents by turning an empty box into a shining stage coach. Sophomores galloped away with a $50reward for first place. Mr. Goforth suggests to Rhonda Winter, Mindy Hart, and Sherrie Holden to please stop there game of charades. Keith Owens and John Divelbiss tack down 'turf for the football field soon to be victoriously driv- en over by a stage coach manned by a cardinal. Expressing their theme with the infallible trio, Cardinals, Lone Ranger, and Tonto, Knock Eagles off Their Roost. 33 34 LEFT PAGE LONG BRANCH SALOON Wins second Class Parent, Margie Unbehauen and David Cink, discuss plans for his portrayal as one of the local cowboys. A favorite place of hero, Matt Dillon , was the Longbranch Saloon. A replica of this important building in Dodge City brought the Juniors a second place win. Mike Witt, smiling with satisfac- tion, among hard working Mary Lou Boomer, Sue Hills and Paula Jones. Marshall Dillon, who was por- trayed by Kevin Junghanns, orders a drink while Byron Koehn tends the bar. Adding the finishing touches, Mickey Reimer lends penmanship talents and entitles the float. Byron Koehn helps direct the mobile replica of the saloon along the parade route. RIGHT PAGE TRIBUTE TO HOSS Kim Tebow, pays last respects to the late Dan Blocker, on the Senior float, Tribut to Hoss. The pride of Medford, the Cardi- nal Marching Band performed once again in the homecoming parade. Senior Homecoming attendants, Cheryl Witt and Sophomore attendant Joan Arterburn rode with Senior escorts Wayne Skrdla and John Solorio. Senior, Sharon Schmitz, head- cheerleader, and Juniors Kristi Frieouf and Gale Myers rode proudly in Kristi's Toyota. Representatives of the Senior Class worked industriously Thursday evening to put the beginning and finishing touches on the float 35 RUBBER- NECK A COMEDY IN THREE ACTS (1) Here you go. Boy, is that bag crammed with pills and bottles and junk like that! (2) Yes, that will be fine, right there. (3) I'll get her. Uncle Elywn. (4) There are more people miss- ing around here! Maybe we ought to have a roll call. (5) And is it also true that you're the laziest one in this house and all you do is lie around and pick lint out of your navel? (6) You mean I could run for mayor? (7) Congratulations Larry! (8) Help! Oh, there you are! Help. (9) Why are you having a funeral for Rubberneck anyway? She's just dead as a candidate. Not as a person. She'll still be in Melanie's play at school. And those photo- graphers still want to put her on the cover of Life Magazine . (10) Yea! Buford for Congress. (11) Larry! Congratulations! You won! (12) No. I can copy it right out of the Boy Scouts' Handbook. (13) That's fine. Right in here, driver. (14) Why should I put a poster like this in your campaign headquarters? It isn't even written in English! (15) I can read perfectly well with- out glasses, Bobbie. No be quiet. You're just supposed to beat the drum. (16) Oooops! (17) How do you do? I'm very pleased to make the acquaintance of another candidate for mayor. (18) How do you do, Mayor Wilkens? I'm Mi 11 icent Greer from Life Magazine . And this is my associate and photographer, Osgood St. John. (19) See it's just about my size and shape. Here—hold it up next to me, Wendy. (20) Well, here we are finally. I guess it's really true that a watched pot never boils. Here's your hot water, Arnold. 37 LLFkruA■ (1) The lunchroom provides not only a satisfying meal, but a place to re- lax at mid-day. (2) Craig Westfall makes use of the magazine resources found in the library. (3) Basketball presents much more of a challenge when played sitting down as is demonstrated by Teresa Proctor. (4) Geodesic domes have always been a popular item on the playground. Here, Medford students show that the new addi- tion is no exception. (5) Fourth grade students seem spellbound by a collection of gems and minerals. (6) Medford and Caldwell cheerleaders exchange good luck wishes prior to the football game. (7) Kathy Warren and Carolyn Fitzgerald react with sur- prise to the photographers flash. (8) Symbols of the past reflect the Heritage of Okla- homans in a display in the hall during statehood week. (9) Mark Bramlett and Jody Kretchmar display trophies won by the band in com- petition at the State Fair in Oklahoma City. (10) Neville Pilkington from Bristol, England poses with students during a visit to the Medford Pub- lic School. (11) Steve Boyer takes a break during 6th hour typing. And breaks and breaks. (12) The student lounge is an ideal place for a quiet moment for study. 41 (1) Greg Cink, Greg Kretchmar and Dennis Kilian take it easy dur- ing a Soccer game in Jr. High Athletics. (2) Kathy Warren prepares for another day of school. (3) Joan Arterburn covers her typewriter after a day at the keys. (4) The Schmitz twins: Com- ing and going. (5) Look Mom! No Gravity! (6) Sweet dreams, Mindy? (7) The Pioneer Woman de- picted here, was one of many scenes staged during the Pioneer Day Program. (8) Enthusiasm sparkles on the faces of recipients in the lunch line. (9) Hey all you Cardinal Fans . . . (10) Patricia Wedman helps Miss Braden as a student assistant during 5th hour. (11) Its just one of those days, right Carol? 43 44 (1) 4th Grade L To R: 1st Lana Williamson; 2nd Patricia Kretchmar; 3rd Shelly Goforth and Telisa Keith; 4th Tommy Blubuagh and 5th Michael Reese. (2) 6th Grade L To R: 1st Cynthia Arterburn; 2nd Robin Kretchmar and Scott Kretchmar; 3rd Danny Blubaugh; 4th Lori Blubuagh; 5th Sherry Goforth. (3) The typical smile shining from Ramona Gibson makes one wonder what she is up to. (4) Brenda Simons and Rachel Smetana view an unusual treasure in the form of glassware. (5) All students had the op- portunity to display the physical skills they have acquired during open house. (6) Medford's colors are dis- played proudly in a prom- inent place in the Gym. (7) Twins are rare but not as rare as the personalities of Sharon and Sherrel Schmitz. (8) Ramons Gibson, pep club president, presents Beverly Fitzgerald with the spirit award for the month of October. (9) The library provides the studious setting as Kevin Junghans concentrates on an assignment. (10) One active participant puts a new twist into the hand stand. (11) The students discuss the Senior play after the cur- tain has fallen. (12) The classic profile as modeled by Wayne Kelly. 45 46 (1) Perhaps a good looking cheerleader has diverted the attention of this wholesome trio away from the football game. (2) Members of the pioneer day pageant gather for a group picture as Debbie England tests the holding power of her hair spray. (3) Joann Bramlett, presi- dent of the Band Boosters club, presents the Band Pre;. ident with a trophy won at the State Marching Contest in Alva. (4) Mr. Gofroth gives in- structions on how to zip up a coat as Mr. Nollenberger looks on. (5) Isn't this carrying friend- ship a little too far? (6) Students list the variety of minerals they observed on a field trip. (7) Members of the Cardinal football team concentrate intently on the football game. (8) What's so great about smiling? (9) Did you call your Mother, Mark? (10) Craig Zeman looks a bit pie-eyed. (11) Ramona Gibson seems more involved in her sand- wich than the action around her. (12) Reading a paper offers a challenge to many a stu- dent. Lowry gives us a demonstration on the cor- rect way to hold a news- paper. (13) Chewing tobacco is fun until it drips. 47 48 (1) Lynn McGowan and Mark Bramlett were selected for the Honor Band of 1974. (2) Getting a response from students isn't what it used to be! (3) The 1974 Boy's Basketball Team placed third in the Billing's Invitational and fifth in the Conference Tournament. (4) I've never had so much fun in all my life! (5) They say a persons personal- ity is reflected in their eyes. Here students and faculty show their better half. (6) The American Yearbook Company presented the Yearbook Efficiency Award to the 1973 Editor, Beverly Neuman and the staff for outstanding achievement in planning, preparation, and punctual completion of photographic and editorial material by the Yearbook advisor, editors, and staff. (7) Senior Class of 1974 had a copy of the Fighting Cardinal painted on the north wall of the gym as their gift to the school. (8) Bach, Beethoven, now Bramlett presents his own recital. 49 a i! It 52 CHISHOLM On the eve of September 7, the Cardinals opened their football season on a wet field at Car- rier. The Cardinals could not hold up under the wide runs of the aggressive Chisholm offense and the Longhorns scored 29 points the first half. Chisholm later coasted to a 36 to 6 victory. WAUKOMIS The Cardinals played their first home game of the 1973 football season, in front of a good size crowd of fans on September 14. (1) Kenny Osburn, on a punt return, is tripped up by a Waukomis defender. (2) Mike Ciskowski lets one fly down field for a long gain against Garber. (3) BACK ROW L TO R - Wayne Skrdla, Steve Boyer, Craig Westfall, John Sprague, Doug Divelbiss, Steve Witt, Terry Osbum, Steve Cink, Mike Witt, John Solorio, David Cink, Craig Zeman, FRONT ROW L TO R - John Divel- biss Mgr., Kelly Pursell, Mark Gibson, Byron Koehn, Kenny Osburn, Arlen Nipper, Mike Ciskowski, Ricky Cink, Wayne Kelly, Lowry Morris, David Kilian, Mark Aebi. (4) Mike Ciskowski and Kevin Junghanns move in on Garber back. (5) John Solorio gives Mike Ciskowski a little extra go power against the spirited Wolverine defensive. (6) John Sprague takes Tonk- awa back down with a hard blow, as fellow teammates swarm in. C7) Kenny Osburn grabs Ciskowski pass for first down yardage. (8) Cardinal Offensive Line toughens to the Wolverine at- tack. (9) Tonkawa back is stopped for short yardage as host of Cardinal lineman show good pursuit. (10) After Ciskowski hands off, Junghanns bursts through gaping hole. (11) Terry Osburn lunges for the low pass. GARBER The Cardinals took to the road, Sept. 21, for the yearly rivalry with Garber. Garber Wolverines came out the victor 19-12. TONKAWA September 28, the long break- a-way play was the undoing of the Cardinals when they met the Buccaneers from Tonkawa on Martin Field. The competition during the game was even with the ex- ception of a few plays. Never- theless the Bucs stole a 33-8 victory. CALDWELL The Cardinals hosted the Caldwell Bluejays, October 5. With only one minute gone on the clock, Caldwell wasted no time in getting on the score- board with a 41 yard run and a two point conversion. Steve Boyer anchored the Cardinals and the visitors were contained for the remainder of the quarter. (1) Coach Huffman talks to defensive Captain Steve Boyer, about some defensive strategy. (2) Mike Ciskowski fails to make interception, as Tonkawa receiver hauls the ball in for  score. (3) Wayne Skrdka looks for a cheerleaders hand as he bursts through the spirit hoop. (4) As he tries to receive aerial, Terry Osburn is hit just as the ball reaches him. (5) The Cardinal pro set for- mation sends Kenny Osburn in motion to the left. (6) John Sprague dives in for loose ball as the Cardinal de- fense stops the Bluejays. (7) As Bluejays ball carrier burst through the line a Card- inal defense tries to strip the ball from him. (8) Craig Westfall burst through the line and drops a Bluejay for a loss. (9) Byron Koehn drives for- ward on second effort plunge and drags Bluejay with him, for a good gain. (10) Cardinal lineman get off the ball quickly to pursue bluejay ball carriers. (11) Cardinals are shown here in their 5-2-4 defense as they anticipate the snap of the ball. The Cardinals failed to get a successful scoring drive under- way, while the Bluejays scored 3 more times. The Bluejays flew north with a 36-0 victory. CHEROKEE October 12, Cherokee Chiefs stomped to a 44-14 victory making six touchdowns. WAYNOKA On October 19, the Cardinals journeyed to the sandy hills of western Oklahoma to take on the Railroaders of Waynoka in a non-district clash. The Railroaders steamed away with the score 14-6. DCLA October 25, homecoming, evening, the Cardinals met with the newly consolidated Deer Creek-Lamont. The first half of the game, statistics proved the Cardinals in the lead. DCLA carried the ball, 15 times only to be tackled; 13 of them were made by Steve Cink. (1) Good form tackling is shown by Cardinal back Kenny Osburn. (2) Kevin Junghanns signals first down as the Cardinals are given new life. (3) Ricky Cink grabs Ciskow- ski aerial for Cards first score against DCLA. (4) Ricky Cink and Kenny Osburn sandwich DCLA ball carrier. (5) Kevin Junghanns lunges forward for extra yardage as he drags two DCLA defenders. (6) Lowry Morris shoves aside DCLA blocker as he moves in on ball carrier. (7) Byron Koehn booms the Cardinals out of trouble as the Cardinals are forced to punt. (8) Cardinals pile up Warrior ball carrier as Cardinals show impressive gang tackling. (9) Cardinals defensive pursuit crushes Warrior ball carrier. (10) Mike Ciskowski comes to an abrupt stop as he returns kick-off. The highlight of the evening was the homecoming corona- tion during half time cere- monies. The Pride of Med- ford Cardinal Marching band played softly while Steve Boyer, Captain, crowned Sherrel Schmitz, the 1973-74 football homecoming queen. Co-Captain, Terry Osburn escorted Senior attendant, Cheryl Witt. Junior attendant, Mary Beth Kilian, and Joan Arterburn, Sophomore attend- ant, were escorted by Steve Cink and John Solorio. Little Miss Hiedi Huffman and Master Brian Nollenberger served the queen and Co-Captain as flower girl and crown bearer. Much to the dismay of the fans, the Cardinals fell behind and were defeated 24 to 6. POND CREEK November 2, the Cardinals once again took to the road. Pond Creek displayed strong passing ability which the Cardinals could not handle. This allowed the Bearcats to scratch their way to a 68-14 victory. W A KIT A The Warriors took advantage of Medford's mistakes and pulled away with a 51-6 victory. (1) Captain, Steve Boyer, assists Sherrel Schmitz after crowning her 1973-74 football homecoming queen, as Wayne Skrdla, Brian Nollenberger and Heidi Huffman look on. (2) Steve Boyer gives queen Sherrel Schmitz traditional Homecoming kiss. (3) Senior queen candidate Cheryl Witt and Co-Captain Terry Osburn. (4) Mary Beth Kilian, Junior Attendent, and escort Steve Cink. (5) Sophomore attendant, Joan Arterburn, and escort John Solorio. (6) Master Brian Nollenberger and Little Miss Heidi Huffman served the Captain and queen as crown bearer and flower girl. (7) Captain Steve Boyer and Senior Queen Candidate Sherrel Schmitz anxiously await the announcement of who will be crowned homecoming queen. (8) 1973 Homecoming queen, Sherrel Schmitz, and escorts Captain, Steve Boyer, and Co- Captain Terry Osburn. Heidi Huffman and Brian Nollenber- ger served as flower girl and crown bearer. 60 TEAM WE THEY Garber 12 0 Wakita 36 0 Cherokee 20 0 Pond Creek 26 6 DCLA 28 0 Helena-Goltry 32 8 Waukomis 32 6 North Enid 14 0 CHEROKEE The Junior Cardinals took their winning streak to Cherokee where the Cherokee Chiefs be- came another victim of the Cardinals in a 20-0 defeat. Cardinal quarterback, John Keller, made two passes to set up touchdowns in the first half. In the first quarter, he passed to Rod Kelly for 63 yards that gave the Cards their first six points. In the second quarter, Ricky Kretchmar made the catch which accounted for an- other six. (1) Arlen Nipper sprints a- round right end and breaks through for a Cardinal touch- down. (2) Rod is that any way to treat your waltzing partner? (3) Tony Mullins puts the stoppers on a Carrier back as the rest of the team pursues. (4) Arlen Nipper punishes tackier on a good gain. (5) Cardinals show a let down as Carrier blows a gaping hole. (6) Coach, Coach can I play now Coach? (7) Mike Fitzgerald proves there is no room around his end spot. (8) Offensive line moves back Garber line as Nipper heads for open field. (9) Dwight Divelbiss takes hand off from John Keller as Junior subs get their chance. (10) John Keller and Mark Aebi haul down ball carrier. (11) Rod Kelley hauls in pass from John Keller another of his touchdowns. 61 62 DEER CREEK - LAMONT Junior Cards win again: 28-0, playing Deer Creek-Lamont. By scoring twice in the first quarter, once in the second and fourth. The first counter came when Arlen Nipper picked up 12 yards and six points. This being the second time for him cross- ing the goal line. The next two touchdowns, were made on the first quarter and another in the second. The touchdowns occurred as Quar- terback John Keller made a pass play to Rod Kelly. HELENA - GOLTRY On October 16 the Junior Cardinals won the conference title by stomping Helena - Goltry, with a score of 32-8. (1) Junior High Cheerleaders give some help to the Junior Cards as they head for an un- defeated season. (2) Ricky Kretchmar, puts the finishing touches on a Garber ball carrier. (3) Junior Cards show a lot of enthusiasm. (4) Mark Boomer returns punt for long yardage. (5) Quarterback, John Keller, calls the Cardinals down into formation as they get set for the next play. (6) BACK ROW: L TO R Randy Morris, Kevin Kilian, Donnie Bowman, Jerry Wittum, Gene Wittum, Donald Dobbs, Dwight Divelbiss, Ronnie Herrington, Mike Fitzgerald, 4TH ROW: L TO R Tim Murphy, Alan Sprague, Krey Reimer, Ronnie Davis, Carl Boomer, Wayne Smetana, John Keller, Mike Arens, Steve Holden. 3RD ROW: L TO R Roger Buchanan Mgr., Jerry Agard, Arlen Nipper, Rod Kelly, Larry Reese, Eddie Sprague, Jay Blubaugh, Rod Proctor. 2ND ROW: L TO R Mark Aebi, Kevin Fitch, Tony Mullins, Greg Kretchmar, Steve Calloway, Bret Peacock, Donnie Gibson, Doug Fitch, 1ST ROW: L TO R Glen Skrdla, Jim Cink, Ricky Kretchmar, Greg Cink, Timmy Cink, Dennis Kilian, Mark Kretchmar, Mike Moore, Lynn Kretchmar. (7) Tony Mullins dives over the goal line for the touchdown. (8) Cardinal back tries to rip ball from DCLA back. (9) DCLA back tries to go through a hole as Cardinals quickly fill. 64 H.S. BASKETBALL ACTION PACKED (1) High School Boy's Basket- ball Team: L-R: Rick Cink, Lee Reimer, David Koehn, Mark Bramlett, Terry Osburn, Coach Edsel, Dean Trimble Mike Witt, Steve Boyer, Mike Ciskowski, Kevin Junghanns. (2) Kevin says that's a No-No! (3) Fight for the ball Joan. (4) Get up high Jonella. (5) Bev shouldn't you have your back checked by a Doctor? (6) That's it girls - Cut them down - Then they're our size! (7) Two more points for Mark. (8) Two sure points from Lee. (9) Ramona draws a foul. (10) Driving for the score by Jan Kemp. (11) How long have you had these pains in your hands, Jonella and Carolyn? (12) Eat your heart our Kareem Abdul - Jabbar! (13) There's the two Mark's - One is working and the other watching! 65 (1) Sherrie with a rebound; Carol shouts go! (2) Don't let her get position Carolyn. (3) You should be on your toes Carolyn. (4) Did you get the number of that girl that stole your ball, Mindy? (5) Don't let that dude block your shot, Mike. (6) Obviously Mike has had great coaching! (7) Please don't hit me again Jody! (8) Is that defense Mona, or are you waving to your Mom? (9) Good form Bev! (10) There's that guy in the sky again! (11) Where's a foreword when you need one? said Joan. (12) London Bridge is falling down, falling down! (13) I don't believe it! Mike swallowed the ball. (14) Beverly pushes one; Jonella knee's the other. (15) Guess Mary lost her head. ? 67 (1) Intimidate him Steve! (2) Jonella tries to block another one. (3) Kathy scores a tough two points. (4) That will cost Number 23 another foul. Good drive Bev. (5) Jody you need to lose about 110 pounds of ugly fat off your back. (6) Look high in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane. No - it's a Mark Bramlett! (7) Great drive Jody! (8) Lee the FTD Florist. (9) Mark had 27 Nose Bleed's this year, 'cause he jumps so high'! (10) High School Girl's Basket- ball Team: 1st Row: Joan Arterburn, Mindy Hart, Carol Agard, Karen Divelbiss. 2nd Row: Carolyn Fitzgerald, Ramona Gibson, Michelle Reimer, Kathy Warren, Mary Kilian, Sherrie Holden. 3rd Row: Jan Kemp, Jody Kretchmar, Jonella Teders, Mona Shire, Beverly Fitzgerald. (11) Mike Witt out jumps a 6'5 opponent? (12) Hey! Lee can shoot left handed too! (13) Cover your mouth when you cough Kevin! 69 oz BRAMLETT CROWNS KEMP IN 1974 BASKETBALL CORONATION Miss Jan Kemp, Senior, was crowned 1974 Basketball Queen by Captain Mark Bramlett. January 29 was designated as Homecoming with a battle between Medford and Kremlin. Attending the King and Queen to highlight the evening were, Mary Beth Kilion and Kevin Junghanns, Juniors, and Carolyn Fitzgerald and Lee Reimer, Sophomores. Brenda Burt was flowergirl and Bradley Schmitz the crown bearer. Due to an epedemic of area illness, many of the starting players were absent from the game. This placed a hardship on the team, however, the Cardinals pulled through with the spirit of competiton. Junior, Beverly Fitzgerald, was high scorer of the evening, netting 27 points. Much to the dismay of Medfordites, the girls lost to Kremlin by 5 points, with the final score, 42-37. For the boys, Lee Reimer, sophomore, led with 18 points. They boosted sun kin spirits with a victory of 58 - 52 to conclude the Homecoming Evening. 71 JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL (1) Come on Connie share!! (2) Look, up in the sky! (3) Ouch! that's hot! (4) Good form Arlen. (5) Who's blocking what? (6) Kevin blocks two points. (7) My ball! (8) Out of my way buddy! (9) Hi Mom, Hi Dad!! (10) Which way Larry? (11) Wouldn't that look lovely on the wall? (12) Mark works while others watch. (13) Two more for Donnetta. (14) Two more for Mark Boomer. (15) Donnie you're suppose to bounce it not roll it!! (16) I can't do a thing with my hair. (17) A classic pass. 73 (1) L-R Donnie Gibson, Ricky Kretchmar, Larry Reese, Arlin Nipper, Rodney Kelly, Mark Aebi, Kevin Fitch, Mark Boomer, Mike Arens, Paul Quigley, Rod Proctor. (2) Good Pass Donnie. (3) Bet you can't get it ha ha! (4) Great effort Larry and Rod. (5) If you'll get back. I'll shoot! (6) You need to grow more Kevin. (7) Good rebound Teresa. (8) You can't stop Rod. (9) Here let me scratch your elbow. (10) Ring his chimes Mark! (11) Teresa says stop! (12) Donnetta does your foot and tooth hurt? (13) ROW 1 L TO R Brenda Unbehauen, Sherry Hart, Connie Warren, Teresa Proctor, Patricia Blubaugh, Delane George, ROW 2 L-R Joan Moore, Jackie Joslen, Terry Boyd, Tanya Boyer, Debra Smetana, Cheryl Vaughn, Teresa Kilian, Beth Gibson, Donneta Boyer. 75 FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE BASKETBALL (1) ROW 1 L TO R Kim Sharp, Julie Shockey, Tammie Nipper, Connie Richardson, Kari Damron, Rita Kilian, Mary Damron, Cindy K retch mar. Taw anna Casto, Angie Williams, Brenda Schmitz, Susanne Divelbiss, Absent-Lisa Winter ROW 2 L TO R Cynthia Robertson, Lisa Arens, Robin Kretchmar, Becky Proctor, Kristi Hart, Sandy Hajek, Cheryl Divelbiss, Kathy Aebi, Sherry Goforth, Tina Mullins, Pam Doescher, Tarnmy Zeba, Tami Smith, Teresa McMillen, Jill Kretchmar, Tracy Peacock, Lori Blubaugh, Jonna Kretchmar, Cindy Arterburn, Luann Keith, Beverly Hammer, Terri Stocker. (2) Lisa and Tawanna will keep them from scoring. (3) Lori and Tami will handle this situation. (4) Tina Says, It's all yours Pam. (5) Monty wonders where the ball has gone. (6) Come on David, you've got it made. (7) It'll take more than three to stop Roger. (8) ROW 1 L TO R Melvin Emerine, Windsor Emerine, Larry Hime, Junior Richardson, Jack Williamson, Chuck Abies, Randy Psalser. ROW 2 L TO R Roger Bowman, David Warren, Rex Reimer, Scott Kretchmar, John Hula, Danny Blubaugh, Kent Bruner, Lawrence Ediger, David Sladek, Benny Harrington, Timmy Smetana, Monty Fitch, Ronnie Lippert, Rhett Kennedy, Gary Kilian, George Williams, Gary Hula, Roy Fleshman, Mark Elder, Evan Shire. (9) Help Me, Tamil says Lori. (10) David and Gary rush for the ball, and Rex will back them up. 77 (1) 5-6 Grade Vocal L-T ROW 1: Cindy Robertson, Teri Stocker, Kim Sharp, Telisa Keith, Beverly Hammer, Lourie Blubaugh, Cindy Arterburn, Sherry McClarmen, Lisa Arens, Susanne Divelbiss, Brenda Schmitz. ROW 2: Julie Shockey, Becky Proctor, Robin Kretchmar, Jonna Kretchmar, Tammy Nipper, Angie Williams, Connie Richardson, Sandy Hajek, Kathy Aebi, Tracy Peacock, Christy Hart, Lisa Winter. ROW 3: Teresa McMillen, Rita Kilian, Cary Damron, Mary Damron, Tina Mullins, Pam Doescher, Cindy Kretchmar, Cheryl Divelbiss, Sherry Goforth, Jill Kretch- mar, Mrs. Tims. ACADEMIC FREEDOM The right of a teacher to teach and a learner to study without unreasonable inter- ference or restraint is true academic freedom. This freedom ranks with freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of wor- ship as an essential charac- teristic of a democratic society. (2) Band Council Steve Cink, Pres.; Paula Jones, Sec.; Byron Koehn, Stuco Rep.; Steve Boyer, Sr. Rep.; Lynn McGowan, Jr. Rep.; Rodney Kroutil, Soph. Rep.; Cheryl Vaughn, Rep.; Jay Blubaugh, 8th Rep.; and Mark Kretchmar, 7th Rep. (3) Senior band manager, Wayne Skrdla, has served the band well this year with supervision and organization of band activities. 81 (1) 5-6 Grade Vocal L-R ROW 1: Gary Hula, Jack Williamson, Randy Pfalser, Even Shire, Chuck Abies, Roger Bowman, Mark Elder, Larry Hime, Diacon Taylor. ROW 2: William Richardson, Rex Reimer, Scott Kretch- mar, Gary Kilian, Danny Blubaugh, Rhett Kennedy, George Williams, Roy Fleshman. ROW 3: Don Hall, Kent Bruner, Lawrence Ediger, David Sladek, Benny Herrington, Timmy Smetana, Monty Fitch, John Hula, Lonny Leput. Academic freedom holds three sides for teachers. Each teacher must be at liberty to pursue a Student's Scholarly inquiry to any honest con- clusion. He must freely pre- sent to his students his find- ings and judgements about his field of specialization. Thirdly, he must be free to publish the results of his re- search and reflection so that his fellow collegees and general public may benefit by and criticize his work. Progress of knowledge is greatly slowed, when a scholar must slant his in- vestigations or twist or sup- press his conclusions. Teach- ers of the United States, Canada, and Britain and many other countries, by the mid-20th century, had won recognition of principles of academic freedom. (2) Kim Tebow and her amazing likeness. First hour high school art students have created a (plaster of paris) mold or cast of Kim. Piece by Piece the new Kim was plastered together. 83 84 The student's academic freedom includes the right for honest instruction, to form his own conclusions on the basis of his studies, the right to express and hear his opin- ions, and the right to a rea- sonable voice in the decision of what he is to study. In the 20th century, college students hold considerable liberty to choose courses and have a representative voice in col- lege affairs through student governments. After World Warn, United States Students and students in various European and Latin American countries, began to demand a larger share in making and administering university rules and in planning the curricu- lum. These student move- ments enlarged the meaning of Student Academic free- dom. When a former student makes an application or takes part in society, he is off to a good start if he has been a mem- ber of Medford High. Medford not only qualified, but usually excelled in the academic area, and has status and records to show it. This year has kept with the trend. For a small town, Medford citi- zens and students truly can be proud of their academic excellence. 85 Beck, Shane Botts, Randy Chilcoat, Gregory Clark, Mike-Not Pictured L TO R: 1ST - 5TH Angie McMillen, Lorie Kretchmar, Debbie Frazier, Gregory Chilcoat, Cara Kennedy. Daniels, Roger-NOT PICTURED Duke, Kelly Lorie Kretchmar and Karen Judy busily prepare their animals for the bulletin board display. Edsel, T anya Foster, Willie L TO R: 1ST - 5TH Tammy Feist, Sheila Goforth, Amy Hajek, Jason Reed, Scotty Clark Frazier, Debbie Janzen, Michelle Judy, Karen Kennedy, Cara Kretchmar, Lorie Loch, Daren McMillen, Angie Moody, Becky Morrison, Darren Pursell, Tim Mr. Grover assists Kinder- garteners prepare their animals. Richardson, Candy Sawyer, Shane Simons, Debra Tomsu, Leo (Butch) Voegele, Tammy 88 A' Picture Not Available I -? - mm G ■ IL Picture Not Available Picture Not Available Picture Not Available Picture Not Available Albright, Troy Bruner, Darrin Burt, Bret Clark, Scotty C lark. Shelly Damron, RaNae Daniels, Layla Dell, Daresa Dickerson, Jackie Feist, Tammy Goforth, Sheila Hajek, Amy Hibler, Michele Isaacs, Merle Jackson, Marla During the Open House program, Darrin Bruner and Jeff Postlewaite demon- strate how a forward roll is done. Lechtenberg, Greg Lizar, Ronda Moore, Tanya Newland, Sheryl Pond, David Postlewaite, Jeff Reed, Jason Richardson, Patty Schmitz, Brent Shoe key, Lisa Simmons, Rhonda Smetana, Todd Warren, Doug Whitaker, Valerie 89 Cook, Shelly Cowger, Candace Duke, Marla Fleshman, Jeffery L TO R: 1ST - 5TH Darin Murphy, Julie Owens, Robin Ramsey, Robert Ziba, Steve Zeman. Innis, Jon Irvin, Timmy Kilian, Darrell Loch, Dea Sue Lueckenhoff, Tina Terry Richardson and Jeffery Fleshman enjoy looking at a book from the grade library. Second graders energet- ically read a story from a Rainbow book. Medina, Joe Melka, Daren Misak, Alen Morris, Rodney Mund, Larry Murphy, Darin Owens, Julie Peacock, Bart Ramsey, Robin Richardson, Terry Winter, Donnie Zeman, Steve Ziba, Robert 90 Abies, Doug Aebi, J. C. Albright, Kelly Alcorn, Carol Bliss, Mardy Botts, Billy Bowman, Kathy Crowley, Pat Divelbiss, Patricia Ediger, Arleta Fitch, Annette Frazier, Billy Holden, Brent Isaacs, Charlotte Kennedy, Kip L TO R: 1ST - 5TH Rusty Robertson, Billy Frazier, Kelly Albright, David Kretchmar, Linda Skrdla. Kretchmar, David McMillen, Baron Misak, Charles Morris, Todd Third grader, Kip Kennedy, enjoys doing trampoline exercises. Robertson, Rusty Schmitz, Larry Simmons, Vicki Skrdla, Linda Smith, Greg Tebow, Devry 91 Alcorn, Earl Bliss, Mark Blubaugh, Tommy Cink, Mike Doescher, Jody Duke, Jennifer Jimmy Postlewaite de- monstrates his trampoline abilities by doing a flip. Elder, Phillip Frazier, Donna Goforth, Shelly Hibler, Alan Honegger, Kin Jantzen, Travis Keith, Telisa Kilian, Brian Kilian, Paula Klein, Mark Kretchmar, Patricia McClaron, LaDonna Peacock, Tricia Pfalser, Sherri Pond, Raye Jean Postlewaite, Jimmy Reese, Michael Richardson, Penny Simons, Brenda Smetana, Rachel Sladek, Carol Tebow, Tracy Williamson, Lana Winter, Connie Ziba, Sean miA-k r' A V A 1 92 Abies, Chuck Arens, Lisa Bruner, Kent Divelbiss, Cher'1 Divelbiss, c _. anne Elder, Mark Fleshman, Roy Hall, Don Hammer, Beverly Hart, Christy Hime, Larry Hula, Gary Keith, Luann Kretchmar, Cindy Kretchmar, Jonna Me Clarnon, Sherry 5th graders devote their spare time to their studies. Nipper, Tammie Pfalser, Randy Reimer, Rex Richardson, William Schmitz, Brenda Sharp, Kim Shire, Evan Shockey, Julie Stocker, Terri Taylor, Diacon L TO R: 1ST - 5TH Kim Sharp, Tammie Nipper, Rex Reimer, Jack William- son, David Warren, Don Hall. Warren, David Williams, Angie 93 Williams, George Williamson, Jack Aebi, Kathy Arterburn, Cynthia Blubaugh, Lori Blubaugh, Daniel Bowman, Roger Damron, Kary Damron, Mary Doescher, Pam Edigar, Lawrence Fitch, Monty Goforth, Sherry Hajek, Sandy Herrington, Benny Hula, John Glenn Kennedy, Rhett Kilian, Gary Kilian, Rita Kretchmar, Jill Kretchmar, Robin Kretchmar, Scott Lippert, Ronnie McMillen, Teresa Mullins, Tina Peacock, Tracy Proctor, Becky Robertson, Cynthia Sladek, David Smetana, Timmy Swaner, Kyle Winter, Lisa Ziba, Tammy Monty Fitch helps to turn the world. 94 Boomer, Carl Bowman, Donnie Bruner, Janet Rita Richardson and Joyce Callaway learn interesting facts through the micro- scope. Callaway, Joyce Damron, Sherry Davis, Ronnie Fitch, Doug Funderburk, Sharia Gibson, Donnie Herrington, Ronnie Hodges, Brenda Innis, Angela Kilian, Kevin Kretchmar, Debby Kretchmar, Lynn Bret Peacock and Don Gibson prepare slides for miscroscope. Kretchamr, Mark Mark, Sally Moore, Mike Peacock, Bret Reimer, Krey Richardson, Connie Richardson, Rita Soper, Rex Ann Sprague, Alan Vaughn, Tonna Williamson, Brenda Wittum, Jerry 95 Arens, Mike Arterburn, Lisa Blubaugh, Jay Boomer, Mark Buchanan, Roger Divelbiss, Dwight Dobbs, Don George, Delayne Hime, Sandy Holden, Steve Jackson, Cheryl Jones, Shelley Klein, Cynthia Krittenbrink, Becky Lebeda, Anna Lisa Arterburn leads the Junior High band in the Halloween parade. Murphy, Tim Proctor, Rod Quigley, Paul Robertson, Sherry Schmitz, Tammie Schuermann, Steve Shaffer, Luke Sharp, Brenda Shire, Tana Smetana, Chuck Smetana, Wayne Wittum, Gene Freshmen help support the Cardinals by cheer- ing. % Photo Not Avai labie Aebi, Mark Agard, Jerry Blubaugh, Patricia Boyd Terri Boyer, Donnetta Boyer, Tanya Brady, Bill Callaway, Donald Callaway, Steven Cink, Greg Cink, Jim Cink, Timmy Cowger, Randy Downing, Kevin Ediger, Annette Fitch, Kevin Fitzgerald, Mike Funderburk, Donita Gibson, Beth Greggs, Gail Hart, Sherry Joslen, Jackie Keller, John Kelly, Rodney Kilian, Dennis Kilian Teresa Kretchmar, Greg Kretchmar, Rick Moore, Joan Morris, Randy Mullins, Tony Nipper, Arlen Petrik, Kay Proctor, Teresa Reese, Larry Skrdla, Glenn Smetana, Debra Solorio, Vicki Sprague, Eddie Swaner, Kevin Tebow, Mike Unbehauen, Brenda Vaughn, Cheryl Warren, Connie Williamson, Teresa Richardson, Danny NOT PICTURED 97 Arterburn, Joan Agard, Carol Bowman, Mickey John Divelbiss, High School Football Manager, returns to the dressing room after a game. Brothers, Mark Cink, Ricky Ciskowski, Mike Divelbiss, John England, Debbie Fitzgerald, Carolyn Randy Agard and Joan Arterburn enjoy a hardy meal at the Bean Supper. Hart, Mindy Holden, Sherrie Huffman, Bill Kelly, Wayne Kilian, David Kroutil, Rodney Morris, Lowry Mortimer, Shelly Owens, Keith Postlewaite, Bill Reimer, Bruce Reimer, Lee Richardson, Dennis Robertson, Duane Taylor, Dushane Tebow, Lisa Warren, Kathy Winter, Rhonda Witt, Steve 98 Picture Not Available Picture Not Available LEFT COLUMN Beggs, Cindy Bliss, Delene Boomer, Mary Lou Cink, David Divelbiss, Doug Divelbiss, Karen Fitzgerald, Beverely Fowler, Nancy Frieouf, Kristi Gibson, Mark Hills, Sue Howard, Cathy Jones, Paula Joslen, Danny Junghanns, Kevin Kapps, Karl (NOT PICTURED) Kilian, Mary King, Cindy Koehn, Byron Koehn, David Kretchmar, Mary RIGHT COLUMN McGowan, Lynn Mullins, Tracy Myers, Gale Osburn, Kenny Purse 11, Kelly Reimer, Margaret Reimer, Mickey Schuermann, Fred (NOT PICTURED) Shaffer, Sam Shire, Mona Sprague, John Tims, Madelyn Trimble, Dean Unbehauen, Gary Westfall, Craig Witt, Mike Zeman, Craig Zeman, Terry 99 100 SCHOOL PERSONNEL (1) Evelyn Keith-Secretary (2) Darrell Dell-Bus Driver (3) Rebecca Reimer-Head Cook (4) Carole Grover-Kinder- garten (5) Nadine Trimble-Dish- washer (6) David Nollenberger- Com merce-Yearbook C. W. Simmons Jr.- Music (7) John W. Catherwood- Art-Photo (8) Doyle Mendenhall- Ath let i cs- Co unse lor (9) De loris Boyer - Assist- ant Secretary (10) Lynda Lizar-Fifth Grade (11) Carolyn HiIdinger-Math -Science (12) Arlie Goforth-Vo. Ag. Mary Lou Divelbiss- Commerce-English (13) Stella Bullard-Second Grade Mildred Mitchell-First Grade (14) Alvin Neuman-Custodian (15) Glenn Edse I-Athletics History Jan Braden-Library- English (16) Dwight Huffman-Social Studies-Drivers Ed.- Athletics (17) Marilyn Goforth-Teach- er's Aid (18) Bonnie Hammer-Fourth Grade (19) Betty Delay-Cook Martha Taber-Cook (20) Marilyn Smalley-Third Grade (21) Patricia Fortmeyer- Spanish-English Mrs. Gravens-School Phsycologist (22) Cletis Boyer-Math Roy Dean Innis-Principal (23) Ralph Waldie-Head Custodian; Warren Beggs -Bus Driver; Louis Johnson-Bus Driver; Roman Hein-Bus Driver. (24) Wilma Hajek-Home Economics. 101 Henry Kretchmar V-Pres. P,aul J uehny Mech. Drawing r ' . t Charles Cox Crosswalk Guard RonalyJ Rei Sixth-Atli.' Ethel Gray Dishwasher George Bocox Clerk Otto Zeman ' Member Blubaugh iber ie Davis Frances ElepieoJ Jonella Teders Reporter Jim Powell Stuco Rep Terry Osburn - Stuco Rep. Loren Anthony Leroy Arterburn Randy Agard 105 Sharon Schmitz Beverly Neuman Sherrel Schmitz Wayne Skrdla John Solorio Kim Tebow Adeanna Stocker Adonna Stocker Ann Sparks Patricia Wedman 107 Tribute to a Friend 1974 Yearbook Staff Gail Greggs was born Aug. 26, 1959, in Tucumcari, New Mexico, to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Greggs and a family of three brothers and one sister. She came to Medford from Gore in 1968 and entered fourth grade. She was active in FHA, Pep Club, Band and 4-H, until her tragic death on October 18, 1973. Gail leaves behind sad faces of those who miss her cheerfulness. It is not our place to ask why she was taken to be with God so soon but to remember her as she was. (1) Advisor-David Nollenberger Editor-Beverly Neuman Co-Editor-Margaret Reimer Ads-Randy Boyte Athletics-Steve Boyer Photograph-Jim Powell Academics-Darla Foster Athletics-John Solorio Organizations-Cindy King Ads-Steve Cink Student Life-Terry Zeman Division Pages-Randy Agard People-Larry Arterburn (2) Beverly, wait! That's for the film. These deadlines are sure tough on the Editors. (3) Randy Boyte and Randy Agard make a decision in picture layout and design. (4) Company representative, Barry Bush, works with Margaret on the yearbook ladder. (5) Make sure the lines are straight, Steve, and don't forget the picture numbers and HURRY! JUST A DOG, MISTER He was just a dog, mister. And all of us called him Bub. He was short and not very tall. He hadn't a tail, just a stub. His tail froze off one cold night, you see. We just pulled the rest of him through. No, he didn't have much pedigree, perhaps, that was frozen off, too. He learned to play ball, roll over, and speak. And he learned them in no time at all. He would chase cats up trees. But cats were as safe, as safe could be. Unless they should start out to run. He would run after children and throw them down. But that was only in fun. His worst was to bark at the postman one day, But the postman, he barked at him first. He was chasing an automobile. When the wheel hit him right in the side. He gave out a queer little squeel. And stretched out and curled up and died. He was short and not very tall And all of us kids called him Bub. He was just our dog. Mister, that's all. -Gail Greggs DON S DISTRIBUTING CO. LTD DISTRIBUTORS OF QUALITY FARM EQUIPMENT DON FUNDERBURK, OWNER MEDFORD, OKLAHOMA FIRST NATIONAL BANK MEDFORD, OKLAHOMA THE GRANT COUNTY BANK SCOTT ANNE SHOP MEDFORD, OKLAHOMA TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OWNED BY ROBERT TAYLOR THORNHILL-GIBSON PHILLIPS 66 LYNN THORNHILL-LEONARD A. GIBSON SERVING GRANT COUNTY'S PETROLEUM NEEDS FOR 30 YEARS BOYER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY FARM AND LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT MEDFORD, OKLAHOMA LEFT PAGE $40 CONTRIBUTORS The 1974 Cardinal Yearbook Staff expresses deep apprecia- tion to these Medford Patrons who have so actively supported school activities and contribut- ed forty dollars to help make the publication of this book possible. CLYDE CO-OP ASSOCIATION GRANT IMPLEMENT CO. SALES AND SERVICE MM-AC KENNEDY DRUG CO. CLIFFORD KRETCHMAR CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER NEW HOMES AND ALL TYPES OF CARPENTER WORK RIGHT PAGE $20 CONTRIBUTORS We realize that so many times advertisements in yearbooks are overlooked; however, we appreciate the support given to us year after year. Without these contributions it would be utterly impossible for a year- book of this quality to be pub- lished. NORMA LE'S FASHIONS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY OTASCO WARREN AND BETTY BEGGS PAGE 112 $15 CONTRIBUTORS AND CARDINAL BOOSTERS Once again we say Thank you , although words cannot express how much we do appreciate these contributions made toward the publication of the 1974 Cardinal Yearbook. SMRCKA'S DAIRY SNACK — in