Medford High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Medford, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1978 volume:

Cardinal Medford Medford School Oklahoma Volume TABLE CONTENTS People Student Life. Organizations. Athletics. Awards. . Contributors. . GRANT COUNTY STRIKE. . . THIS IS THE WAY IT WAS Many memorable things have hap pened this year. Experimental flights of the Space Shuttle were made. One of the first six women astronauts was Dr. Shannan Luncid from Oklahoma. Scientists planned to put different kinds of plants in 79 Space Apollo. Tragedy also hit many in 1978. The deaths of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, Bing Crosby, old time Favorite singer and actor, and Sen. Hubert Humphrey, a U.S. Senate leader. Sen. Dewey Barlett announced he was not running for the Senate because of ill health. Gov. Boren said he would run for the Sen- ate at the next term. Lt. Gov. Nigh announced he would be running for Governor. In our own town there was prog ress. The Conoco Station was remod eled. Clyde CO OP expanded gram storage in Clyde, Renfrow, and Lamont. David Bell from Hot Springs was hired as City Manager. Kathy Aebi placed 3rd in the shot put and was eligible for the state meet. Greg Kretchmar, Kevin Fitch, and Brenda Unbehaun received the State Farmer Award. About 75,000 bushels of wheat was piled on the ground north of Medford by the CO OP. Paul Kennedy was presented a gold certificate at the Oklahoma Pharmacy Association convention. The length of the school day was shortened from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mrs. Wilma Hajek was elected state president of the Oklahoma Vocational Association. Enrollment was down in August with 314 but increased to 347. One special enrollee, Helga Well, was a foreign exchange student from Ger many. Labor day festivities were hosted by the Medford Area Chamber of Commerce. Included were an air show, golf tourney, and model air- plane show. The school office was remodeled for the new school year. Colin Anker sen, OSU Freshman, made the OSU football team as place kicker. On December 14. the farmers all over the country led a strike for higher prices. Tractors were driven to Washington, D.C. Medford was in the action with several tractors, com bines, and other machinery parked down town. A strike meeting after wards was held at the Civic Center, which many Grant Co. farmers attended, continued on page 108. 3 PEOPLE SENIOR CLASS OF 1978 Row 1: Tana Shire. Cynthia Klein. Susan Robertson, Sherry Robertson, Roger Buchanan, Mark Boomer, Steve Schuermann, Jay Blubaugh. Row 2: Alan Smith, Rod Proctor, Helga Well, Susan Cink. Lisa Arter burn, Anna Lebeda. Becky Kritten brink, Don Dobbs. Brenda Hughes. Chuck Smetana, Shelley Jones, Tam mie Schmitz, Rusty Whitbeck. Row 3: Gene Wittum, Delayne George. Wayne Smetana. SENIOR SPONSORS Harold Deever, Wilma Haiek, Neil Nuttall and Charla Ware. ALL 12 YEARS TOGETHER Row 1: Tana Shire. Chuck Smetana, Mark Boomer, Jay Blubaugh, Wayne Smetana, Gene Wittum Row 2: Cynt hia Klein, Lisa Arterburn, Brenda Hughes, Shelley Jones. Becky Krit tenbrmk. Delayne George, Tammie Schmitz, Steve Schuermann, Don Dobbs. Sherry Robertson. Roger Buchanan. GRADUATING SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In 1966, 31 little scared children entered the first grade It wasn’t long before we got into the routine of things The girls got in trouble for sitting on the horizontal bars in dresses Two new girls came. Delayne George from Yukon, and Sherry Robertson from Lamont When second grade came along, luckily everyone had passed One more student came from Lamont He didn’t want his name mentioned, but he wore a sailor suit with knee hi socks (Cute Rod P ) Steve Holden got a bloody nose while we did our daily exercise in class Mrs. Taylor was our dentist and cake maker on our birthdays In 3rd grade our class was divided, half of us were with Mrs Nipper and the rest was with Mrs Watkins New rooms were built for the Kindergarten. 3rd and 4th grades Mrs Bolwalm. our 5th grade teacher, was given a surprise going away party Delayne George was in the Black Market business selling home made chokers. Tammie Schmitz broke her arm. but she didn't get out of any school work Seventh grade was a new experience for us Changing classes and different teachers for different classes was a big deal to us then We all got into the swing of things We began to go on class parties It seemed as if all there was to do was go skating and eat pizza, but it was fun. Changing the area of study for us didn’t change our meanness Our class got into trouble for popping off to a clown We learned our lesson though Our 9th grade class won 1st in the Home coming parade which was quite a different story than our Senior class float, which blew away before the parade As sophomores, we took a trip to the Capi tal in our Oklahoma History class Now it’s time for us to go out and lead our own lives We may not admit it, but we will. I'm Sure, miss dear ole Medford School As we grow older we'll look back in this year book to recall memories The good times as well as the bad times will live on and on Smith, Alan STUCO Arterburn, Lisa Ballard, John Boomer, Mark Dobbs, Don George, Delayne Holden, Steve Hughes, Brenda Jones, Shelly 6 Robertson, Susan Schmitz, Tammie Schuermann, Steve Shire, Tana Smetana, Chuck Smetana, Wayne Well, Helga Whitbeck, Rusty OF 1 Wittum, Gene Klein, Cynthia Krittenbrmk, Becky Lebeda, Anna Proctor, Rod SCHOOL Beaver, Alton Board Member Biby, Debby 5th Grade Billingsley. Richard Art Blubaugh, Don President Boyer, Cleetis Math Boyer, Deloris Secretary Bruner, Darrell Clerk Bullard, Stella 2nd Grade Cox, Charles Cross Guard Cox, Christine Bus Driver Davis, Pauline Custodian Deever, Harold Vo. Ag Delay, Betty Cook Dell, Darrell Bus Driver Dell, Theresa Driver Aid Divelbiss, Mary Lou Lib.. Bus. and Eng. Fisher, Karen Special Ed. Fowler. Nelda Custodian Friesen, Vi Dishwasher Fulton, Carol Speech Pathologist Goforth, Marilyn Teachers Aid Gray, Ethel Custodian Hajek, Wilma Vo. Mlome Ec. Hammer, Bonnie 4th Grade Hiebert, Cheryle School Nurse Hildinger, Carolyn Math and Science Hickman, Harvey Act. Bus Inms, Roy Dean Superintendent PERSONNEL Johnson, Louis Bus Driver Keith. Al Grounds Keeper Keith, Evelyn Secretary Kessinger, John Principal Kirchoffner, Frank Ath. Dir. and Sci. Kuehny. Paul Mech. Draw, and Eng. Mitchell, Gene Counselor and Sci. Mitchell, Mildred 1 st Grade McCants, Ernie Bus Driver Newman, Alvin Custodian Nipper, Frances Spec. Ed. and Reading Nollenberger, David Bus. and Yearbook Nuttall, Neil Ath. and Soc. Studies Nuttall, Susanne 3rd Grade Reed, Leroy Social Studies Reimer, Rebecca Cafeteria Mgr. Riley, Donald Band and Vocal Rutherford, Mike Ath. and Soc. Studies Sharp. LaVon 6th Grade Shaw. Marsha Kindergarten Smith, Bobby Board Member Taber. Martha Cook Tims, Edna Vocal Music Aid Waldie, Ralph Head Custodian Wear, Charla English ELEVENTH GRADE Bennett, Mike Boomer, Carl Bowman, Don Bruner, Janet Davis, Ronnie Fitch, Doug Funderburk, Sharia Gibson, Donald Harper, Randy Huff, John Innis, Angela Jones, William Kilian, Kevin Kretchmar, Debby Kretchmar, Lynn Kretchmar, Mark Mark, Sally Moore, Mike O’Hair, Bob Peacock, Bret Reimer, Krey Soper, Rex Ann . Sprague, Alan Swinehart, Penny WJ ♦ Trueblood, Teresa -r i, Vaughn, Tonna Williamson, Brenda Wittum, Jerry Shaffer, Luke IP (No Picture) i TENTH GRADE Aebi, Kathy Arterburn, Cindy Bennett, Cheryl Blubaugh, Danny Blubaugh, Lori Bowman, Roger Cink, Brad Damron, Kary Fitch, Monty Goforth, Sherry Hajek, Sandra Hula, John Johnson, Cindy Kennedy, Rhett Kilian, Gary Kilian, Rita Kretchmar, Jill Kretchmar, Robin Kretchmar, Scott Magnus, Monty Markus, Jan Peacock, Tracy Proctor, Becky Ripper, Hal Robertson, Cynthia Sladek, David Smetana, Tim Stout, Loren Winter, Lisa Ziba, Tammy Fetters, Steve (No Picture) Arens, Lisa Bruner, Kent Corder, Kevin Divelbiss, Cheryl Divelbiss, Susanne Falkenberg, Cathy Falkenberg, Cloyd Fleshman, Roy Hall, Don Hallett, Mark Hallett, Nick Hammer, Beverly Hickman, Cynthia Hula, Gary Johnson, Jennifer Johnson, Joanna Keith, Luann Kretchmar, Cindy Kretchmar, Jonna Magnus, Lori Nipper, Tammie O’Hair, Domta Pfalser, Randy Reed, Geraldine Reimer, Rex Richardson, Connie Richardson, William Schmitz, Brenda Schmitz, Mark Sharp, Kim Shire, Evan Shockey, Julie Stocker, Terri Stout, Donald Taylor, Diacon Williamson, Jack Bennett, Bobby Blanchard, David Bliss, Mark Blubaugh, Tom Cink, Mike Damron, Terry Duke, Jennie Frazier, Donna Goforth, Shelly Hibler, Alan Hill, Annette Honegger, Ken Jantzen, Travis Keith, Telisa Kilian, Brian Kilian, Paula Klein, Mark Kretchmar, Patricia Peacock, Tricia Raiser. Sherrie Williamson, Lana Winter, Connie Ziba, Sean Phillips, Patricia Pond. Raye Jean Postlewaite, Jim Reed, Woxie Schmitz, Phil Simons, Brenda Sladek, Carol Smetana, Rachel Stout, Jody Trueblood, Duane 13 Abbott, Wrendall Aebi, J. C. Albright, Kelly Arthurs, Eric Blanchard, Daniel Bliss, Mardy Bowman, Kathy Divelbiss, Patty Ediger, Arleta Elder, Cindy Fitch, Annette Frazier, Billy Greggs, Andrea Hickman, Angela Holden, Brent Isaacs, Charolette Johnson, Mike Kennedy, Kip Kretchmar, David McCaleb, Kimberly Misak, Charles Morris, Todd Mund, Gina O’Hair, Patty Richardson, Penny Robertson, Rusty Schmitz, Larry Skrdla, Linda Smith, Greg Smith, Mark Cook, Shelly Corder, Ross Cowger, Candy Curl, Warren Duke, Marla Fleshman, Jeff Hampton, Susan Huff, Justin Innis, Jon Irvin, Timmy Kilian, Darrell Loch, Dea Sue Melka, Darin Misak, Alen Morris, Rodney Mund, Larry Owens, Julie Peacock, Bart Ramsey, Robin Schmitz, Gregory Stout, Lana Winter, John Wright, John Zeman, Steve Ziba, Robbie Feist, Tammy Goforth, Sheila Hajek, Amy Hibler, Michele Jackson, Marla Lechtenberg, Greg Martin, Christina Newland, Sheryl O’Hair, Julie Pond, David Postlewaite, Jeff Reed, Jason Richardson, Patty Richardson, Terry Schmitz, Brent Schmitz, Deborah Shocky, Lisa Smetana, Todd Wilson, Jeffery Wright, Robert Abbott, Wrenda Adams, Lesley Aebi, Gene Albright, Troy Alsip, Toby Curl, Donald Curl, Roy Duke, Kelly Frazier, Deborah Irvin, Chris Isaacs, Merle Janzen, Deborah Johnson, Amy Kennedy, Cara Kretchmar, Lorie Seiger, Steven Simons, Debra Skrdla, Arlene Stout, Marty Tomsu, Ed (Butch) Loch, Darin Pursell, Timothy Richardson, Candy Ripper, Melissa Schmitz, Michele Walls, Todd Wear, Kristen 17 Aebi, Shelly Blanchard, Dale Clark, Charlene Corder, Valerie Damron, Fredrica Duke, Amy Foster, William Isaacs, Pamela Johnson, Stanley Jones, Darin Krejsek, Donald Lechtenberg, Teresa McKee, Russell Nollenberger, Beth Taber, Chad Tebow, Greg SECOND GRADE Bartley, Tracy Beaver, Annette Boepple, Andrew Cink, Brenda Cole, Derra Cowherd, Kelly Jo Divelbiss, David Drennan,John Feist, Brian Frieouf, Buffy Hickman, Harvey Irvin, Damian King, Danny McCaleb, Torie Mund, Joseph Nollenberger, Brian Oathout, Tony Proctor, Eric Root, Paula Ruff, Charles Schmitz, Bradley Taber, Melanie Wedman, Charleen Woodson, Tommy Ziba, Richard Reneau, Mary Buchanan, Danny Corder. Kyle Cowger, Tony Embree, Jamie Jordan, Howard Junghanns, Carta Krittenbrmk, Shane Landon, Stephen Martin, Deborah McKee. Randall Riley, Scott Shockey, Jason Skrdla, Joseph Stout, Callie Jo Stout, Sheldon Taber, Troy CLASS OFFICERS EIGHTH nh4p lively taste! ) o o President — Sean Ziba Vice President — Jenni Duke Secretary-Treasurer — Raye Jean Pond SEVENTH President — Kathy Bowman Vice President — Kim McCaleb Secretary Treasurer — Cindy Elder NINTH President — Cheryl Divelbiss Vice President — Kent Bruner Secretary-Treasurer — Beverly Hammer CLASS OFFICERS ELEVENTH President — Debby Kretchmar Vice President — Mike Bennett Secretary-Treasurer — Rex Ann Soper TENTH President — Lori Blubaugh Vice President — Robin Kretchmar Secretary-Treasurer — Cindy Arterburn RogerBu Co-Salut Tar imie Schmit sincfk‘ GraduatiQr lass for the Banquet jttmp it together. Roger Buchanan thanks the and Prom and for the hardji larf Sally Marfc, Mark Boomer, ©Iking. Krittert Anna Lebeda, Kevii Schmitz are chatting While waH «g fo| Angela Innis, and Cyhthia Ktem and Helg w fll Roberts JtHoote at the program, tana enjoy the gingerale drink. RflmonsasSh eZr y fna and Chuck Srfe Mike Moore, Tana Shire, Brenda Williamson I i stench i Vaughn and Mark l tchmar read the program. different fjom people in GA many. There are things more and things I like less? J6 the most important thing t i; was to realize that the peo’c here are so friendly anO tfl made mejtappy. :'..vr H flto.fm Helga Well; a Or sign exchange student from Gerv s‘” eign exchange student from Gen'' ■ 7 m Jrtanv. My father is axiology anft; ■ - Ahejnistry teacher. My mother isfl . a Ffqpsewife. I have two brothers, Bl ftainhard and Johannes, 16 and 21 years old and a 20 year old •''VvV'A sister. Dorothea My hometown is Zeven, a little J T(?Wn-(population 12000) in 1 North Germany. My school has ’ bout 600 pupils from grades 7 to 13. Ttld %tajor sport at our A school is Volleyball. Bx'vi; Germany, is a cour $ry with many forests ln the northern part it is flat, but in the South there are high mountains. We have much rain. Germany is very vVVv’. •• • populated and has much indus- ‘Av j fv ,rv- I came to America because I ■ like to see other countries andi r specially because I wanted t see how people live in othq rSL—____________ countries. BH When I first came fowl Oklahoma, I was a little disapjfl einted, because it is so flat wnmM esn't have many trees, bpfl have started to love it as it is. Si I found that people hereJiuBIffl ik Coach' ltdn hit the ball wthjpy •s closed I Oh no! I've sewn my tell sleeve on the Stythqradefs use speciaffeudf) equipment in Library. import THIRD GRADERS EXPERIENCE HA TCHING PROCESS! The magic number was 21 when sixteen third graders embarked on a project which would allow them to see new life — the symbol of Spring. The countdown was excit- edly begun on March 2 and right on schedule — peeps were discovered in the eggs when the third graders arrived on the Monday of March 23. They witnessed a true miracle — the hatching of baby chicks! The study had taken them into the characteristics and parts of the egg. The four chicks, by class vote, were named Cinna mon. Black Pepper, Salty I, and Salty Two. They were cared for by the class for 1 Vi weeks till the evidence of tail and wing feathers was shown. A farewell was then given as they returned to a farm. m. m s The incubation is shown here with peep holes in the eggs. Hatching has finally begun!! atc ftg new surroundings Salty Number isseli McKee, tjor lg; are examining Black luttalHTS gtSyT k, Dale Blancnardjl| r and his shelf to WEii ? cqq%. unbcoten ? cups flour I I ro spoon soda | 4 ttospoon salt, nutmcq and 4 teaspoon qrnqcr . i cup roisms 4 cup woter G L| uqQr pumpkin, ogj ti'r,JrJ A)f wrll Ak- |L ' ' h fi Fir graders learn t( pumpkin bread in class. with a si Chedk nfote 1977 Chrjd Program was based on Universal songs of di Ig how chBPen aAfferent Nationalises think of Jesu ne: Or I Nollent � ger, American by Kelly Jones hg in qn lhe Christmas spirits wer j| ch(J WiE%(ymr las Carolsliere playfcp by JanN Bruner in betw ' uutfw whi jng. “ • Mr. Pi! Iwerecl Of course. Crest can’,t do it all Nick Halleet how to do coutft Mr. Billingsly takes I can’t believe it, the mirror broke You t et, I 2 r c i thir answers Medford's own HORSI ilous, A 30 minute standing ovation ® 'i M.VI� � • twine Elemenlary eld1 ;hooi custodians I neei Kim Sharp and MjWnn Ke it 'show off their rpcket. the PhoempBird Dianon Tfrylorsaf ? Mar Don Halls' rocket interceptor blasts off per fectly STUDY ROCKETS The ninth grade physical science classes under Mr. Mitchell and Mrs. Hildinger took some time out to build and blast off model rockets. To start out, the classes ordered rockets and engines and bought paint and glue. The next step was to put the rockets together and to paint them. After building and painting, the rockets were taken to the foot- ball field where the parachute was packed, the engine pushed in and blast off. The series of the blast off goes as follows: first the wadding was put in to protect the parachute from the hot engine, then the engine was pushed in, hooked up to the ignitor, then to the bat- tery which caused the blast off. On descent, the parachute pop- ped out before touchdown. While Don Hall's rdcket blasts off Roy Fleshmamand Mark Schmitz measure how high it goes with a homemade altime NINTH GRADERS Row T nn ryi HPnnpn, ■’vinny .m n inn � mn- , . - -� - ♦ AI T D1 . . Becky Krittenbrink, Janet Bruner, Delayne George, Roger Buchanan, Krey Reimer, Brenda Williamson, Danny Blubaugh NA I lUINAL HUINUM I T c nHy Majpk Angola inni Sherry Rnhertson I isa Arterburn. Lori Rluhaugh, RexAnn Soper. Bo� 2i Jay Rlubaugh,. HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS Cheryl Bennett Head Cheerleader Tammie Schmitt Cindy Johnson Sherry Cmdy Arterburn Cindy Kretchmar Lisa Arens Jonna High School Band High School Twirler: Lori Blubaugh High School Drum Majorette: Janet Bruner High School Twirler: Becky Krittenbrink Band Officers — Jay Blubaugh, President; Tammie Schmitz, Vice President; Tana Shire, Librarian; Becky Krittenbrink, Librarian; Janet Bruner, Drum Majorette; Cindy Johnson, Treasurer; Rex Ann Soper, Stuco. Rep.; Tammy Ziba, Secretary. High School Band — Row 1; Cheryl Divelbiss, Cindy Kretchmar, Robin Kretchmar, Angela Innis, Brenda Williamson, and Sharia Fun derburk. Row 2: Jan Markus, Sandy Hajek, Donita O’Hair, Jonna Kretchmar, Luann Keith, Julie Shockey. Becky Krittenbrink, Cindy Johnson, Tammy Ziba, Tammie Nipper, Brenda Schmitz, Jill Kretch- mar, Janet Bruner, Tammie Schmitz, Cindy Arterburn, Susanne Divelbiss, and Terri Stocker. Row 3: Gary Hula, Kent Bruner, Lori Magnus, Lisa Arens, Beverly Hammer, Cheryl Bennett, Shelley Jones, Rex Ann Soper, Lori Blubaugh, Becky Proctor, Tana Shire, Mike Moore, Rhett Kennedy, Jennifer Johnson, Joanna Johnson, Ronnie Davis, Don Gibson, Bobby O’Hair, Danny Blubaugh, Alan Smith, and Rod Proctor Row 4: Mike Bennett. Krey Reimer, Evan Shire, Jay Blubaugh, Geraldine Reed, Doug Fitch, Jack Williamson, and Mr. Riley. WOODWIND SECTION Row 1: Sharia Funderburk, Tam- mie Nipper, Brenda Schmitz, Che- ryl Divelbiss, Jill Kretchmar, Janet Bruner, Sandy Hajek. Row 2: Angela Innis, Jan Markus. Row 3: Brenda Williamson, Tana Shire, Becky Proctor, Donita O'Hair, Luann Keith. Row 4: Robin Kretchmar, Becky Krittenbrink, Tammy Ziba, Cindy Johnson, Julie Shockey. Row 5: Cindy Kretchmar, Jonna Kretchmar. BRASS SECTION Row 1: Cindy Arterburn, Terrie Stocker, Susanne Divelbiss, Tam- mie Schmitz. Row 2: Jenifer John- son, Lorie Magnus, Lisa Arens, Beverly Hammer, Cheryl Bennett, Joanna Johnson. Row 3: Kent Bruner, Lori Blubaugh, RexAnn Soper, Shelley Jones, Gary Hula. Row 4: Mike Moore, Ronnie Davis, Bobby O’Hair, Don Gibson, Alan Smith, Rod Proctor, Danny Blu baugh, Rhett Kennedy. FLAGS Sherrie Goforth, Cindy Johnson, Tana Shire, Sandy Hajek, Becky Proctor, Kathy Aebi. DRUMS Row 1: Jack Williamson, Mike Bennett, Evan Shire Row 2: Ger- aldine Reed. Row 3: Doug Fitch, Jay Blubaugh, Krey Reimer. Mr. Riley directs High School Band in a practice session. Junior High Drum Majorette — Shelley Goforth Junior High Twirler — Patricia Kretchmar Junior High Twirler — Patricia Phillips Junior High Band Officers — Row 1: Kim McCaleb, Secretary; Alan Hibler, Stuco. Rep. Row 2: Mark Bliss, Treasurer; Sean Ziba, Presi- dent; Tom Blubaugh, Vice President. Junior High Band — Row 1: Lana Williamson, Ray Jean Pond, Patri- cia Kretchmar, Kim McCaleb, Rachel Smetana, Telisa Keith, Brenda Simons. Row 2: Charlotte Issacs, Kathy Bowman, Wrendal Abbott, Mark Klein, Phil Schmitz, Patricia Peacock, Jenny Duke, Kelly Albright, Charles Misak, Larry Schmitz, J. C. Aebi, Mike Johnson, and Kip Kennedy. Row 3: Patricia Phillips, Cindy Elder, Patty Divel- biss, Duane Trueblood, Greg Smith, Jim Postlewaite, Alan Hibler, Rusty Robertson, Sean Ziba, Paula Kilian, Carol Sladek, and Mike Cink. Row 4: Ken Honneger, Tom Blubaugh, Travis Janzen, Mark Bliss, Mark Smith, and Mr. Riley. WOODWIND SECTION Row 1: Telisa Keith, Kim McCaleb, Kip Kennedy, Rachel Smetana, and Brenda Simons. Row 2: Lana Williamson, Kathy Bowman, Wrendall Abbott, Charolette Issacs, Rae Jean Pond, and Patri- cia Kretchmar Row 3: Patricia Phillips, Paula Kilian, and Carol Sladek. BRASS SECTION Row 1: Mike Johnson, Kelly Albright, Larry Schmitz, J. C. Aebi, and Charles Misak Row 2: Patricia Peacock, Jenny Duke, Phil Schmitz, and Mark Klein. Row 3: Duane Trueblood, Patty Divel- biss, Cindy Elder, Alan Hibler, Jim Postlewaite, and Greg Smith. Row 4: Rusty Robertson, Mike Cink, and Sean Ziba. PERCUSSION SECTION Row 1: Mark Smith and Ken Hon- neger. Row 2: Mark Bliss, Travis Janzen, and Tom Blubaugh. Patricia Phillips does her twirling routine during the Junior High performance at halftime. Three Year Members Receive Jackets Band Booster Pres., Janet Williamson, hands out the Band Jackets to those who have been in Band for 3 years. Receiving the jackets were Julie Shockey, Beverly Hammer, Luann Keith, Terri Stocker, Suzanne Divelbiss. Row 2: Jan Markus, Brenda Schmitz, Angela Innis, Donita O’Hair, Cheryl Divelbiss. Row 3: Cindy Kretchmar, Lisa Arens, Tammie Nipper, Lori Magnus, Jonna Kretchmar. Row 4: Mike Moore, Alan Smith. Kent Bruner, Gary Hula, Evan Shire, Jack Williamson. No mistakes made by Krey Reimer and Sherry Goforth in the percussion session, or everyone will know. Joanna Johnson concentrates on playing in first hour Band. f eJ 3 Shire Becky Proctor. Teri Stocker, Cheryl Dr Hula, Shelley Jones, Tammie Schmitz, Lisa Arens, Beverly Alan Smith, Rod Proctor. rk. Tammie Nipper, Brenda Schmitz. Row 2: Kent Bruner, Gary layfilubaugh, Joanna Johnson, Danny Blubaugh, Ronnte Davis, Row 1: Dea Loch, Marla Duke, and Candy Cowger Row 2: Julie Owens, Shelley Cook, Larry Mund, Susan Hampton, and Robin Ramsey. Row 3: Steve Teman, John Wright, Alan Misak and Lana Stout. Row 4: Todd Morris, Rob Ziba, and Darrin Melka. Row 5: Ross Corder, Greg Smith, and Johiilnnis. Row 1: Greg Lechtenberg, Michele Hibler, Daresa Dell, and Todd Sme tana. Row 2: Sheryl Newland, RaNae Damron, Julie O'Hair, Sheila Goforth, and Deby Aebi. Row 3: Brent Schmitz, Amy Haiek, Bobby Wright, Lisa Shockey, and David Pond Row 4: Jason Reed, Bret Cmk Debby Schmitz, Darrin Bruner, Jeff Wilson, and John Beever. SAUSAGE SALE. . . NEW AG TRAILER The FFA during the year of 77-78 sold Blue and Gold sausage to raise money to buy a new goose-neck Ag trailer. The sophomore and freshman classes really got the job done by selling sausage to practically everyone in Medford. As the Ag. Trailer gets its first use, officers Jay Blubaugh, Gene Wit tum, Roger Buchanan, Doug Fitch, and Alan Smith pose for a pic ture. Doug Fitch loads his steer into the trailer in preparation for the trip to Cheyenne, Oklahoma. It took some doing, but we finally got a picture of Hal Ripper working in his sophomore Ag. Class. Scott Kretchmar keeps busy in shop by grinding the end off of a piece of square tubing. Jay Blubaugh gets his pickup ready for the trip to the state stock show. Doug Fitch has a little problem getting his steer loaded so Jay Blubaugh gives him a hand as Joanna Johnson and Rex Reimer look on. Kent Bruner displays much emotion as Arlie Goforth attempts to sell him at the annual FFA Auction. Welder, Rusty Whitbeck, goes to work weld ing a hay bunk as Don Bowman and Bob 0’Hair look on. Jay Blubaugh loads up his steer before going to the State Stock Show at Cheyenne. After everything is ready to go, Rex Reimer and Joanna Johnson get in the new Ag pic kup for the trip to Cheyenne. Mr. Deever gets helping hands from Monty Fitch, Gary Kilian, and Monty Magnus while making a barbeque grill. The cutting torches get a work out as Tim Smetana and Brad Cmk attempt to cut up a piece of metal for later use. FUTURE FARMERS ROYALTY Sweetheart: Rex Ann Soper President: Jay Blubaugh Vice Pres.: Roger Buchanan Sr. Att.: Becky Krittenbrink Secretary: Gene Whittum Soph. Att.: Tracy Peacock Treasurer: Doug Fitch Fr. Att.: Tammie Nipper 54 F.F.A. Chapter — Back Row: Diacon Taylor, Evan Shire, Jack Williamson, Mark Schmitz, Kevin Corder, Don Hall, Gary Hula, Roy Fleshman, Rex Reimer, Kent Bruner, Rod Proctor, Rusty Whitbeck, Alan Smith, Alan Sprague, Mark Kretchmar, Monty Fitch, Tim Smetana, Hal Ripper, Monty Magnus, John Hula, Brad Cink, Scott Kretchmar. Front Row: Harold Deever, Randy Pfalser, Krey Reimer, Doug Fitch, Jay Blubaugh, Mike Bennett, Bob O'Hair, Don Gibson, Lori Blubaugh, Joanna Johnson, Tammy Ziba, Sherry Goforth, Kary Damron, Roger Buchanan, John Ballard, Mike Moore, Lynn Kretchmar, Danny Blubaugh. Gary Kilian. THE PALE PINK DRAGON by Senior Class 1. Ooooh! — Ssss. . . 2. Come back here Hannibal.” 3. Minnie Mosby was pretending to be the queen and she was walk- ing around like this.” 4. Susan Cink and Lisa Arterburn making-up to be Hannibal and Princess Pinkie. 5. You go to your room, young lady. No princess of Caladar is going to run after nameless young men.” 1. Have m mercy, mighty dragon, I'm as innocent as a new born babe. 2. Look at us now. We are witches.” 3. Complete happiness, if . . . your majesty, I want the Princess Pinkie for my wife. May I have your permission to ask for her hand? 4. Princess Pinkie, my beloved Pinkie I thought you were dead.” 5. Mrs. Divelbiss is doing a touch up job on Queen Contemptua's ugly face. 6. Clement, call off that cat! JUNIOR PLAY SUITABLE FOR HANGING Prof. Bernard Zapotka, “We may even buy a car. Mrs. Raney, “It looks like someone died here. It reminds me of overripe fruit in some forgotten orchard. The Lady in Red, “You’re funny and cute, Charlie. Hi, I’m the lady in red. Prof. Zapotka and Gruber, “Though there haff been times ven you no doubt felt resent- ment, you neffer vavered, und neffer veered.” Maxi — “We’re twins. Mini — But not identical.” Mom Hackle — “My own special recipe. My boy Charlie used to drink it a gallon at a time. Hilga — “Charlie. . . come to Hilga. Hilga — “I must say, daarling, that some of your American customs leave me cold . . . But then again, some of them don’t.” Sam — “When last seen. Miss Williams was wearing a red dress, a red coat, and red shoes. Hilga: “Most men find me attractive.” Anatole: I can’t even find you half the time.” Hilga: “How could you when you’re asleep in a closet. Professors: “Charlie vill be our guinea hog. He vill take vun little swig for man . . . vanda giant gulp for science.” You iss drinking GE Four Square Five OH PQ Two.” Sam: “Nobody could pass GO that many times.’’ Sam: “Stop your blubbering and we’ll try to figure out what happened. Now . . . let’s start at the beginning.” This year the FHA girls have been actively involved in clean up pro- grams, going to rallies, having tea parties, collecting for March of Dimes, Heart Fund and Mental Health, helping the bloodmobile and sponsoring the Chicken Supper. The day of the annual chicken sup- per is a busy one, Mrs. Hajek (top left) started out the morning early peeling potatoes. Tana Shire (bottom middle) cuts and flours the chicken as Janet Bruner (bottom left) begins the frying process. From the home ec. room to the cafeteria goes the desserts with the help of Tana Shire and Cindy Johnson (bottom right). In the cafete- ria, Sandy Hajek, Robin Krecthmar, and Janet Bruner (top right) keep the chicken frying hot for the serving line. Rita Kilian, Cynthia Robertson, Jan Markus, Becky Proctor and Donita O'Hair serve the drinks (bottom middle). 1 FHA Adviser, Mrs Hajek, helps Cynthia Robertson gather her ruffles on her dress. 2. FHA — Row 1: Cathy Falkenberg, Jennifer Johnson. Gereldme Reed, Luann Keith, Lisa Arens, Kim Sharp. Beverly Hammer, Jonna Kretchmar. Cindy Kretchmar Row 2: Jack William- son. Susanne Divelbiss, Joanna Johnson, Julie Shockey, Lori Magnus. Donita O'Hair, Terri Stocker. Cheryl Divelbiss. Row 3: Kathy Aebi, Tammie Ziba. Tracy Peacock, Lori Blubaugh, Cindy Arterburn, Cynthia Robertson, Rita Kilian, Kary Damron, Becky Proctor, Robin Kretch- mar. Cindy Johnson, Jill Kretchmar. Lisa Winter Row 4: Tonna Vaughn, Debbie Kretchmar, Penny Swinehart. Janet Bruner. Sharia Funderburk, Angela Inms, Sally Mark, Sandy Hajek, Jan Markus. Cheryl Bennett. Row 5: Cynthia Klein. Helga Well. Sherry Robertson, Susan Robertson, Mark Boomer. John Ballard, Rusty Whitbeck, Tana Shire. Delayne George. Shelly Jones, Tam mie Schmitz. Becky Krittenbrmk, Lisa Arterburn. 3. FHA Officers — Lori Blubaugh, STUCO Rep.; Janet Bruner, Song Leader; Sherry Robertson, Recreation Leader; Debby Kretchmar, Reporter. Top Row: Tammie Schmitz, President; Lisa Arterburn, Vice Pres.; Delayne George, Sec.; Tonna Vaughn, Historian; Becky Krittenbrmk, Par liamentarian. 1. In the Home Ec. 4 class, Delayne George sews on her dress. 2. A teacher’s assistant is always nice to have around when Jack Wil- liamson cuts out his pattern. 3. Future “ Betty Crocker Homemakers Mark Boomer, Rusty Whit- beck and John Ballard attempt to make a pumpkin pie. 4 Brenda Schmitz pins her pattern for her sewing project in Home Ec. 1. 5. Susan Robertson and Sally Mark get ready for work. 6. Measuring for evenness, Lisa Winter completes her skirt. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS HONOR ATTENDANTS AND ESCORTS AT ANNUAL BANQUET Beau: Jay Blubaugh Escort: Becky Krittenbrink Junior Att. Mark Kretchmar Escort: Tonna Vaughn Sophomore Att. Monty Magnus Escort: Cindy Johnson Freshman Att.: Kent Bruner Escort: Terri Stocker 66 munuiicms TO SURRENDER FLAMING su£ n X Excitement e Oct. 7-8 iresses the feelings as the fans waited to hear who was going to be crowned the next 1977 omecoming queen. As the band played “Melody” and “I Write the Songs,” the Sophomore Attendant, Cindy Johnson, was escorted by Mark Boomer. Junior, Debby Kretchmar, was escorted by Jay Blubaugh. Senior Attendant, Becky Krittenbrink, was escorted by co-captain Gene Wittum. Miss .Susan Cink was crowned Homecoming queen by captain Alan Smith. The flowers were carried by borah Ailey. Crownbearer was Ashley Schmitz. The Cardinal team showed their power in stinging the Fairview Yellowjackets 39-20. Many alumni and other fellow Medford fans were out for the Parade Saturday afternoon, (preceding page 67). Floats were built anbund the theme “Tribute to Elvis.” First place went to the Freshman class with Jajlhouse Rock.” Second place, “Blue §uede Shoes” built by the Juniors. The Busy Mom’s Club “Shake up Yellowjackets to win third place. The Medford Cardinal Band, led by Lori '“’Slubaugh twirler and Janet Bruner drum Majorette, marched to open the parade. Other entries were: “Yellow Jackets” was presented by the eighth garde; Sophomores, Return to the Sender”; FFA, Big Boss Man ; Methodist Church Crying in the Chapel ; and St. Mary's Catholic Church entered How Great Thou Art.” 3 Farm Machinery was paraded by locaToE wa Kids decorated their own bicycles and wagons to join in the event. f .1 Homecoming is always something to come back to, not for just a ballgame or floats but to see old friends,.classmates and teachers. It is an annual event for all people in our community. 1 M STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council gets some extra help from Roger Buchanan (left page bottom) while working the concession stand during a Junior High Ballgame. Don Dobbs, President of the Student Council, helps the grade school representatives deco- rate the Christmas tree. They are: Don Dobbs stuco pres., Justin Huff sixth, Jason Reed fifth, Charles Abie fourth, Amy Stout third, Torie McCalab second, Paul Wear first. Student Council — Row 1: Todd Morris, Alan Hibler, Cindy Johnson, Tracy Peacock, Kelly Albright. Row 2: Mrs. Boyer, Don Gibson, Jim Postlewait, Kathy Aebi, Tricia Kretchmar, Lisa Arens. Row 3: Ronnie Davis, Debbie Kretchmar, Tammie Schmitz, Don Dobbs, Sherry Rob ertson, RexAnn Soper, Lori Blubaugh. Stuco Officers — Alan Smith Vice President, Don Dobbs President, Tammie Schmitz Secre- tary. LETTERMAN’S CLUB OFFICERS Sec.-Treas. — Roger Buchanan President — Alan Smith Vice President — Gene Wittum LETTERMAN’S CLUB Bottom Row: Cynthia Klein, Sherry Robertson, Lori Blubaugh, Brad Cink, Danny Blubaugh, Monty Magnus. Row 2: Debby Kretchmar, Bob O'Hair, Mike Moore, Randy Harper, Don Bow- man, Don Gibson, Lynn Kretchmar. Row 3: Jay Blubaugh, Gene Wittum, Roger Buchanan, Wayne Smetana, Rusty Whit- beck, Mark Boomer, Rod Proctor, Steve Schuermann. F.C.A. Row 1: Cheryl Bennett, Sherry Robertson, Susan Robertson, Cynthia Robertson, Tam- mie Schmitz. Row 2: Sherry Goforth, Tammy Ziba, Lori Blubaugh, RexAnn Soper, Debby Kretchmar, Kathy Aebi, Steve Schuermann. Row 3: Jay Blubaugh, Tracy Pea cock, Bobby O'Hair, Mike Moore, Don Bowman, Don Gibson, Danny Blubaugh. Row 4: Mr. Nuttall, Rusty Whitbeck, Carl Boomer, Wayne Smetana, Randy Harper, Roger Buchanan, Mark Boomer. G.A.A. OFFICERS Tammie Schmitz — Sec. Treas., Debby Kretchmar — Vice Pres., Tonna Vaughn — Pres., Kathy Aebi — Stuco Rep. F.C.A. Officers Don Bowman — Pres., Mark Boomer — Vice Pres., Tammie Schmitz — Stuco Rep. 71 HALLOWEEN IS ANNUAL COSTUME AFFAIR Scary ghosts, hairy monsters, and witches are just a few creatures that were in the Hal- loween Costume Day. Each grade, K-6 walked across the stage to show their costume and tell their names. Teachers had their fun too. There was no contest winner this year because those in charge felt that everyone was a winner. After having refreshments of juice and cook- ies, sponsored by the Home Ec class, the ghosts and goblins made their annual trek downtown and came back to school to receive candy from the Jaycees and Lions. 73 4 H Club Officers — Row 1: Reporter, Tricia Peacock, Recreation Leaders, Tana Shire, and Sherry Goforth Row 2: President, Tracy Peacock; Vice Pres., Cindy Kretchmar; Sec.-Treas., Becky Knttenbrink. 4 H Members — Bottom Row: John Wright, Rob Ziba. Bart Peacock, Bobby Wright, Kelly Duke, Marla Duke, Deresa Dell Row 2: RaNae Damron, Julie Owens, Arleta Ediger, Amy Hajek, Shelly Cook, Lana Stout, Dawn Blanch ard, Evan Shire Row 3: Shelly Goforth, Carol Sladek, Tri- cia Peacock, Cindy Kretchmar, Becky Knttenbrink, Tana Shire, Sherry Goforth, Tracy Peacock. Evan Shire, Jr. Key Award; Tana Shire, Sr. Key Award and Grant Co. Outstanding Girl; Becky Knttenbrink, Danforth Award. Grant County 4 H Pumpkin Show held Oct. 7: Medford 4 H took both Grand Champion Best of Show, Evan Shire and Grand Champion Best Grower, Arleta Ediger. ATH LETICS Don Hall is dragged down after long i ' ■Di 1977 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Team We They Garber 14 6 Laverne 8 24 Buffalo 16 12 Waukomis 6 14 Cherokee 47 0 Fairview 39 20 Pioneer 14 41 DC LA 14 15 PC-H 8 42 Wakita 30 0 Cards Open With Win In Overtime The young 1977 Cardinal Footballers got their first taste of victory with a 14 to 6 overtime win over the Garber Wolverines. This marked the first time in the history of the school that a Cardinal Team had gone into overtime. The play during the first four quarters was mostly a stand off by the two teams as only six points were put on the score board by each team. The Cardinal’s counter came in the second quar- ter after they had taken possession on their own three yard line. Behind good offensive line blocking the Cards moved the ball out to the 37. Then taking a pitchout from Gibson, Boomer flipped a pass to wide open Brad Cink who raced untouched for the score. Garber came back in the 3rd quarter with a TD to knot the score at 6-6, which stood until regulation time had run out. In the overtime, Garber was given the ball first, but the Cardinal defense rose to the occasion and held in four downs. Then on the Cards try. Smith dove into the end zone for the go ahead TD. Boomer ran for the two point conversion to make the final score 14 to 6. Third Win on the Road. . . Lose District Came at Home The Cardinals held the highly-touted Laverne Tigers scoreless through the 1 st half, but the visitors struck for 24 points in the second half to hand the Cardinals a 24 to 8 defeat. The Cards score came late in the game when Mark Boomer slid off tackle from 9 yards out. The defense was led by Don Bowman with 15 tackles, followed by Alan Smith, Don Gibson, Brad Cink, Jerry Wittum, Mark Boomer, and Tim Smetana. In one of the most exciting games of the season the Cardinals upended a strong Buffalo team 16 to 12. A tremendous team effort dv both the offense and defense was all that kept the Cards in the game as they were penalized 12 times for 140 yards. The offensive line opened holes which allowed the Cardinal backs to scamper for 243 yards while the defense gave up only 98 yards on the ground. Wayne Smetana and Alan Smith were named Head Hunters for the game, and Brad Cink received the Big Lick. The Cardinals lost their 1st district game of the sea- son to the Waukomis Chiefs 14 to 6. Neither the offense or defense played up to par as the offense was outgained by Waukomis 197 yards to 244 yards and lost 3 fumbles. The only Cardinal score came when Brad Cink hauled in a Gibson pass over the middle and outran 2 Chief defenders to the end zone. The Cardinals won their 3rd road game of the sea- son by upending Cherokee 47 to 0. The outcome of the game was never in question as the score was 22 to 0 at tne half. The Cardinals scored 3 more quick TD’s in the 3rd quarter with the final quarter being played by the younger Cardinals. The cards racked up 328 yards rushing and 148 passing yards for a total of 476. Alan Smith fed all rushers with a season high of 145 yards. ives a Waukomis TD as he Homecoming Victory In what looked like might be a long night for the Cardinals, the Cardinals put on an offensive show the second half to give them a 39 to 20 homecoming victory over the Fairview Yellowjackets. With the score tied 14 to 14 at the half, the Cards racked up 4 TD’s the second half to assure the win. Fol- lowing the line blocking of Randy Harper, Mike Moore, Jay Blubaugh, Lynn Kretch- mar, Bret Peacock, Don Bowman, Brad Cink, and Wayne Smetana, Mark Boomer gained a season high of 294 yards with Alan Smith adding 125 yards. Mike Moore and Bret Peacock received awards for their outstanding offensive blocking and Monty Magnus made the Big Lick of the game. ' Cards Scare DCLA . . . Take It on Chin From PC-H... No Play-Offs Going from their finest offensive performance to their poorest defensive performance the Cardinals were defeated by the Pioneer Mustangs 41 to 14 as the speedy Mustang backs repeatedly broke for long gainers up the middle. The Cards were also hurt on offense by 3 fumbles and 2 intercepted passes that the Mustangs turned into scores. Don Gibson received the Head Hunter award for the game and Don Bowman received the Car- dinal award. The fighting Cardinals put a scare into the highly favored DCLA Eagles who were sport ing a 35.7 points per game average on offense and allowing only 1.7 points on defense, when only a fumble on the DCLA 1 yard line with less than 3 minutes to play foiled their chances for an upset. Mark Boomer received the Cardinal award. Brad Cink the Head Hunter, and Don Bowman the Big Lick. The Cardinals took it on the chin from the play-off bound Pond Creek Panthers 42 to 8. The Cardinals only score of the night came on a 60 yard pass completion from Don Gib son to Rod Proctor. Alan Smith and Mike Moore received the Big Lick award for the game. I L _a.L____ - aI_II_III J P� j r . I .1 .• . Lynn Kretchmar was the Head Hunter and Rod Proctor received the Cardinal award. Boomer high steps, but the DCLA defense is too much. Cink throws a DCLA receiver out of bounds. Cards Keep Warriors Win less In the last game for seniors Mark Boomer, Alan Smith, Jay Blubaugh, Steve Schuermann, Wayne Smetana, Gene Wittum, Rod Proctor, and Rusty Whitbeck the Cardinals posted a 30 to 0 victory over the winless Wakita Warriors. The Cardinals led only 8 to 0 at the half but added 3 more TD’s in the 3rd quarter to put the game away. An outstanding defensive game was played by Don Bowman, Brad Cink, Wayne Smetana, Mark Boomer, Alan Smith, and Monty Magnus. SENIOR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL: Coach Terry Wilson, RexAnn Soper, Lon Blubaugh, Tonna Vaughn, Sherry Goforth, Kathy Aebi, Tammy Ziba, Brenda Williamson, Deb bie Kretchmar. Tracy Peacock. Tammie Schmitz, Sherry Robertson, Coach Frank Kirchoffner. tOF0ty %ioro r0 oro p. 1977-78, V MEDFORD CARDINAL BASKETBAll Girls (W-13, L 10) Team We Waukomis 35 Garber 40 Wakita 57 PC-H 50 Carmen Dacoma 52 Billings 60 Jet-Nash 60 ‘ALVA TOURNAMENT ‘Taloga 40 ‘Aline-Cleo 46 ‘Cherokee 48 Burlington 38 Braman 65 ‘CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT ‘Jet-Nash 62 ‘Braman 54 ‘Kremlin 47 Kremlin 38 Wakita 34 Marland 72 Cherokee 40 Lahoma 63 DC LA 54 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Cherokee 36 te' r Waukc nTs' f| Garber w Wakita ’PC-H Carmen-D, Covingto Billings Jet-Nash ‘ALVA TOURNAMENT ‘Taloga ‘Helena-Goltry Them 48 32 1977 78 MEDFORD CARDINAL BASKFTBAL Boys(W 11, L 14) Team ‘Freedom j 65 52 Burlington 51 60 Braman 41 50 ‘CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT ‘Marland 1 48 40 ‘DC LA 26 54 ‘Billings 42 33 Kremlin 53 70 Wakita 42 38 Marland 55 52 Cherokee 73 43 Lahoma 53 56 DC LA 13 26 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Helena-Goltry 55 38 PC-H 25 46 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Canton 46 59 Kathy Aebi pulls in a rebound against Jet Nash. Alan Smith throws up a shot as two Pond Creek Hunter play ers try to block it. Don Bowman uses his claws to get the advantage in this game against Wakita. Sherry Goforth shows her balancing ability against Jet Nash. Coach Kirchoffner and Coach Wilson, along with the girls bas- ketball team, breaks their huddle. Alan Smith attempts to pull in a rebound against Wakita. Tracy Peacock can’t seem to find the handle as a Kremlin opponent makes the steal. Randy Harper pulls in an easy rebound while getting help from Doug Fitch. Sherry Robertson goes up to try for the block in this game against Kremlin. «I :ynthia Klein k ill as Lori Blubaui A Jet Nash opponent just gets the ball off as Alan Smith tries to block it. Ili Gibson dei in this gam A Wakita opponent shows her idea of an honest rebound as Tracy Peacock comes up with it. Monty Fitch has to get high on a jump shot as a Kremlin opponent attempts to distract him. Mark Boomer attempts to make 2 points in this game against Car- men Dacoma. The girls rebounding ability shines in this game against Covington Douglas. As the girls walk back to mid court. Coach Wilson gives Sherry Goforth last minute instructions. Lori Blubaugh puts out a hand to save the ball against Covington- Douglas. During the game against Wakita, Don Gibson tries an inconspicuous steal. The boys rebounding ability shows up as Monty Fitch pulls in another rebound in this game against Carmen-Dacoma. As the ball bounces off the rim, Randy Harper and Doug Fitch go up to make the grab in this game against PC-H. Row 1: R PK c pe lnbright athy Bowman, Carol Sladek. Patricia Kretchmar. Shelley Goforth, Anneffe Fit Jenrflfcx Coach T ffy Wilson, Patty ivelbiss. Cheryl Divelbiss, Lori Magnus. Domta O'Hair. Cindy Kretchmar, Jonna Kretchmar, Kilian, Patty O’Hair, Coach Frank Kirchoffner JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS SCORES They 42 32 31 52 50 37 TOURNA- Team We Waukomis 34 Wakita 45 Cherokee 43 PC-H 44 Pioneer 24 Garber 30 •JUNIOR HIGH MENT •DC LA 31 •Garber 27 •Wakita 33 Garber 37 PC-H 23 •CONFERENCE MENT •Cherokee 26 DCLA 30 Wakita 34 30 42 41 44 43 TOURNA- JUNIOR HIGH BOYS SCORES Team We Thev Waukomis 52 34 Wakita 48 41 Cherokee 39 32 PC H 39 4S Pioneer 41 6C Garber 42 18 JUNIOR HIGH TOURNA MENT DCLA 61 41 Waukomis 50 4£ PCH 30 51 Garber 48 32 PC H 39 3 «CONFERENCE TOURNA MENT “Garber 45 2f “Cherokee 20 3 '•‘‘Pioneer 57 42 DC LA 40 1« Wakita 48 31 ANGRY RE 7977 Football Coronation 7 978 Basketball Coronation Homecoming attendants were. Juniors, RexAnn Soper, and Don Bowman. Sophomore attend- ants were, Lon Blubaugh, and Brad Cink. The captain of the boys basketball team was Alan Smith, who escorted 19 8 Homecoming queen Tammie Schmitz. Alan, who is a Senior, is active in FCA, letterman’s club, track, and football, is a member of Student Council, and Band. Alan also attends and is a member of the Wakita Baptist Church. Tammie, who is a Senior, is active in FCA, GAA, FHA, and is a member of Student Council and Band. Tammie attends and is a member of the St. Marys Catholic Church. The queen and captains flower girt was Courtny Clingman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kieth Clingman. The Crown bearer was Curtis Bramlett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reed Bramlett. IKE A BEE! hands up a eye? ettier than My girl friend is too stronger than your girl fri YOUNG GYMNASTS LEARN PROPER TECHNIQUES Safety builds confidence as Coach Nuttall and Donnetta Cos per run with Charolette Isaacs into a round off Style and concentration are very important in gymnastics; as very well shown by Donnetta Cosper. Terri Stocker tries one of the most difficult stunts in gymnas tics, the back hand spring. She is aided by Jody Stout, and Mrs. Cosper. Lana Williamson who is a courageous young gymnast springs into a back hand spring. Lana bounds into a round off into a back handspring as the others hold their breath! 97 Sbirry Rob As an outs| toward start 0F 0 o $$roR0 ]JL 0 o .ofo Rq +W 0 0 f0 4 Upper,- Lory M, Nuttall annual The Super Stars win High school girls division as they out-p nt the Spooky Wings.. luring volleybal as ydl tournai Becky Krittenbrink received the DAR award for the 1977-78 school year. She also received an $800 scholorship as one of seven national winners spon- sored by Eli Lilly and Company. Presenting the scholarship certificate to Becky was J. Richard Zapapas, group vice-president of the firm. The presentation took place November 28, at a recognition dinner for state and national winners in the health program at the Pick-Congress Hotel in Chicago,, during the 56th National 4 H congress. Krittenbrink emerged as one of seven national winners selected by the Cooperative Extension Service from more than 322,000 4-H'ers enrolled in the 4-H health program. She and the other national winners were guests of Eli Lilly and Com pany in Indianapolis on Friday, December 2. A manufacturer of Pharmaceuticals, agricultural and industrial products, and cosmetics, Lilly has sponsored the health program for 22 years. 1977 TEACHER OF THE YEAR Mrs. Wilma Hajek was selected early in the year as the Medford teacher of the year. Later she was selected by the County teach- ers as Grant County Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Hajek was then invited to Oklahoma City during Fair Week in September at which time she was selected as Oklahoma Teacher of the Year. RALPH WALDIE RETIRES The Medford School custodian for 23 years, Ralph Waldie, left, received a special citation from Superintendent, Roy Innis. A pin oak tree, bought by the elementary stu- dents and faculty was planted and dedi cated to Mr. Waldie. Citation FHA Awards — Tammie Schmitz, President’s award and Medford Homemaker of the year. FFA Awards — Jay Blubaugh, Star Chapter Farmer and Ag. Mechanics; Monty Fitch, Beef Production and Diversified livestock; Doug Fitch, Beef Production and Diversified livestock; Kent Bruner, Star Greenhand; Lynn Kretchmar, Crop production and soil and water management; Tim Sme- tana, Poultry Production; Gene Wit- turn. Swine Production; Joanna John- son, High sausage sales person. isa Atf urn 5oomer, Lions Club Irst National Bank n, track scholar3 A5 j. $50 and Scotish Wes-fc H noriai $500; Roger Bi fcrce $100. fiolarsh f V- Sherry P Stes; Becky rittenbrinl n Dabbs, Robert W. I Ine Wittum, Chamber ol Disjfcct Half ill Honor! - 3rad Ctik, retcJimarU onferaice, ith, honoraWe7r enti fi co � 1 confereni pnconfereni :e; Lori Bl jbaugh, id Honora )le ment lent at Alva arid ; :ock, all confepfii and T teShire received the Spirit Band — Jay Blubaugh received'(he Jol Winter hit harder than usual this year. School was dismissed several days Don Blubaugh refiled for school board for another term No election was necessary for no one else filed. In sports this year. Dallas defeated the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl 12 O.U. again played at the Orange Bowl but the Sooners were beaten by the Arkansas Razorbacks Texas' Earl Campbell won the Heisman Trophy over O S U s Terry Miller All American Joe Namath retired from football because he was bored with the Los Angeles Rams. The World Series was won by the Yankees over the Dodgers Two Grant County Teams went to the state tourney in basket ball. DCLA represented Class B. PC H in Class A Both teams were defeated in the semi finals. DCLA was defeated by Gram ham and PC H by Fairfax Fairfax went on to win the Class A State finals The grade school had a special Arbor day program, dedicating a tree to Mr Ralph Waldie for all his years of service as a custo dian in the Medford School System. Tommorow's Horizons begin today As the sun sets on • another school year, we have many things to remember the football games, homecoming parade, working on the floats hurrying to get them done, and the many other things that the school days bring. The yearbook staff put a lot of hard work and preparation in the completion of this year's book We would like to express our deep appreciation to the contributors for their support Without them it would be impossible for this yearbook to be such a great success. As each one of us take another step, still reaching to the top, I would like to wish everyone of you he best of luck And I would like to leave these words with you as you lookout over tomorrow's horizons today: A New Day This is the beginning of a new day I have been given this day to use as I will I can waste it or use it for good What I do today is important because I am exchanging a day of my life for it When tommorrow comes, this day will be gone forever, leaving its place whatever I have traded for it I pledge to myself that it shall be gam . not loss, good . not evil, success . . . not failure, in order that I shall not regret the price I paid for this day (Rene Crispen) Tana Shire — Editor THORNHILL-GIBSON'S OIL CO DON'S DISTRIBUTING CO. LTD FIRST NATIONAL BANK iNT COUNTY BANK KOCH OIL CO. 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