Moore High School - Timekeeper Yearbook (Moore, OK)

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Costly Equipment Looking down a residen- tial street or at any teenage hangout, anyone could see young people playing different types of un- organized sports. Though many enjoyed playing them, they didn't always appre- ciate the cost of the equip- ment. Some sports involving such items as a hackey sack, frisbee or skateboard required only one piece of equipment. A hackey sack, a small ball resembling a bean bag, cost approximately 56. Frisbees ranged from Sl to as much as S25. Skateboard- ing was the more costly of the three. Skateboards started at S25 , but often were much more expensive. Teens played every im- aginable sport involving a ball. Footballs, basketballs, soccer balls and baseballs were used when students played a game either in someone's backyard, in a nearby park or in an open field somewhere in the neighborhood. The equip- ment usually started at S10 and went up from there. Whatever the cost, students enjoyed playing un- organized, recreational sports and made sure they had the equipment. The only problem was that occasional rainy day after- noon when there was no one else available and the only altemative was to get out the old standby, the 59 cent pack of cards, and play a game of solitaire. If acking It. Senior Chris Hartman plays hacky-sack to kill time before going to class after lunch. Hacky-sacking required skills not used in most sports. 'I Recreational Sports Sports at 4-i. . 'iyt , 5 'we ry.- Jai! g MN 5 x Elf 'QM si' . E! f 54 li' .. . s eady To Swing. Senior Todd Parker takes aim at a softball pitch and prepares to swing. PE classes participated in a number of fun and exciting sports. ruising. In the south parking lot, junior Brad Wyman perfomis tricks on his skateboard. The spa- cious parking lot allowed many recreational activities to take place. if Q if . I . W at E' 4 f yt, 15 .... . .. -4 ... f . M

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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

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a . V. J . . ' ,,, ,,. LM' V aaamlvwf Even without varsity status, students have I like to play with a hacky sack because it doesn't take very many peopleg just a few will do. - junior Sean Dowling Wanting to have fun with friends, students often partici- pated in unorganized sports. Playing touch or flag football, one-on-one basket- ball, soccer or softball gave teenagers the opportunity to get together and just enjoy each other's company. One obstacle that had to be considered had to be the availa- bility of a playing area. When teens wanted to go swimming, they had to either have a friend who had a pool or go to a city pool. If a student wanted to play tennis or racquetball, they had to think ahead oftentimes to be able to reserve a playing court. Many students enjoyed lift- ing weights, but these weren't always readily available. They either had to have the weights and the room to set them up at their own home or be a member of a health club. Teens enjoyed playing all types of recreational sports. Enjoying a friendly game with friends was something most felt they couldn't miss. Lefty. Dressed in clothing appropiate for recreational sports, junior Chris Johnson plays softball in PE. Softball was one of the last sports played in PE. .f. .. J ' i' ,Q ' i 'jdg':,YQLj,,ip5-it ' ,J 'M' tt . i .. , :ff iff-,ng-qi ,yy N N A New K .. 1 Talking Basketball. During lunch junior Marwin Battles dis- cusses his basketball exploits with junior Lynn Lesseg. Marwin played varsity and pick-up basketball. Recreational Sports -I -I 7 Sports