Moore High School - Timekeeper Yearbook (Moore, OK)

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It became the culmination of all ofthe special MOMENTS It's nice to be recognized for something you put a lol of effort into. - senior James Goodman Multi-decorated balloons, delicious food and athletic honors combined to produce an enjoyable and memorable even- ing for those in attendance at the fourteenth annual all-sports banquet. Held at the end of the sports season every year to recognize the achievements of the athletes, the sports banquet brought out joyous, nostalgic and sometimes very emotional moments. For the over 500 athletes, parents and guests, the first order of business was the food produced by a local caterer. Following dinner, master of ceremonies Mr. Phil Warford, who was also the girls' golf coach, gave the invocation. Mr. Glen Moore, head principal, welcomed those in attendance and introduced the administra- tors, teachers and special guests sitting at the head table. Athletic Director Ray Goldsby introduced the head coaches of the sports. In turn, each coach presented the awards to his or her athletes as Mr. Warford announced them. Every underclass letterrnan was asked to rise, and every senior came up to the front to receive a plaque. The coaches handed out the special awards, and this portion of the program .2 ,W 2.1 6 'P -Q 1- ,:E,a,ff.:,t,.1mL ZW, 4 tax iw X 1 'Wt fe - fl 1:2 23 . aiting For Awards. Senior Ritchie Smith, junior Jackie Stafford and senior Shawn Shrum stand in line to receive awards from baseball coach Dennis Morgan. became the most memorable. After all of the athletes were acknowledged, Mr. Goldsby presented overall special awards. These went to the three-sport lettermen, the best scholastic athletes, athletes of the year and athletic booster of the year. A surprise came next when Mr. Goldsby was recognized for his outstanding job as athletic director. tate Champion. Girls' Track Coach Ken Hogan awards junior Whitney Wilmeth with an award for becoming an all-stater. Whitney was the state champion in the shot put. aying Goodbye. Senior members of the girls' basketball team affectionately hug their coach, Mr. John Nobles, Some of the girls had been on the team for four years. l l4 -122222 Banquet ,,,, , ,,,,.

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finished sixth. eaming Pride! Junior Shawnda Ross pauses on the beam. The balance beam was one of the most difficult events in gymnastics to master because it was only four inches wide. ot So Easy! Senior Valarie Settles does a back handspring off of the balance beam. The beam was difficult for any gymnast to balance on and maintain rhythm. -.. Tumbling and Flying To the Top Gymnastics, a sport of skill, timing and expertise was hard to master. Even if an athlete did his or her best, there was always someone who could top it with enthu- siasm and skill. Though all had to be good to qualify for the team and keep up with the competi- tion, two gymnasts excelled above the others. Represent- ing the Lady Lions on the all- state gymnastics team were juniors Jennifer Harris and Shawnda Ross. Jennifer placed third while Shawnda placed fifth in the all-around category. Senior Valarie Settles Meet Place Broken Arrow Invitational lst Union Invitational 2nd Moore Invitational lst Stillwater 2nd Durant ISK State 2nd Going into the season the Lady Lions appeared to be at a disadvantage because of a lack of age and experience. But despite their disabilities, the team finished near the top. I was skeptical at the first of the season since we only had three girls returning from last season and our team was young, said Coach Becky Fleming. By the middle of the season, I realized we had the in- dividual and team determi- nation to have a successful season. Gymnastics Sports H3

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i 6 1 y Occasion. Boys' Track Coach Scott Raper congratulates senior Pete Martinez for being selected as the outstanding male track and field athlete of the year. alling the Names. Mr. Phil Warford, the host of the sports banquet, and Mr. John Nobles, the girls' basketball coach, read the names of those who were to be recognized. , -an Cr ofthe Sports Crop Two males and one female were recognized as the outstanding athletes of the year. Senior Christie Scofield took the female athlete of the year award. Christie not only lettered in three sports, she excelled in each of them. In basketball, she .was named to the all-state team and the Converse all- American team. Christie also finished third in state in the 300 meter hurdles and placed on the all-state toumament team in softball. Seniors John Williamson and Joe Purvine were the co- winners of the male athlete of the year award. John be- came the only football player to be named to the all-state team and was a three-sport letterman. In football Joe led the team in interceptions, and in wrestling he finished fourth in state. For baseball Joe contributed his considerable pitching and batting skills to the state runners-up team. inal Affections. Girls' Golf Coach Phil Warford embraces his star athlete, senior Ruby Burks. Ruby was named to the all-state enior Sentimental. Senior gymnast Elsie Dodoo is handed a plaque by her coach, Mrs. Becky Fleming. All the senior lettermen team and finished second in state. were given a plaque. Sports Banquet Sports 115 i