Moore High School - Timekeeper Yearbook (Moore, OK)

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tluml an u n i ll an ,wt M , R . W.. fs 1' 'x ax . it iv ,xy A Q ff V . , : 5 e ,L zz ,. 'Q abmmmwmaf-i.ww1w,w-V -- dministering school functions and all ot' the students is lways Extrcmel Difficult Principals are one of the as.s'c'l.s' in this sclwnl becuuse Ihey're so c'l0se I0 the student body and the WCl'Vfl1l'-Y work with the fZzc'ulty. -junior Jess Christal Being a principal meant helping both teachers and students get through the year easily and safely by keeping everything in order in the classroom, the hallways, on the school grounds and at all school activities and functions. Principals were a very important element of the school because they kept everything working smoothly, disciplined those who needed it and kept communication lines open between the students, parents, teachers and other administrators. Being senior principal can be tough because some are completing one phase of their life while others plan to further their education, said Mrs. Pat Flippin, senior principal. You have to give guidance to both groups, but it is a very rewarding and challenging job. Somtimes a principal was a friend to talk to in a time ofneed or trouble. It's a joy to see students grow and develop into adulthood, said Mr. Glen Moore, head principal. Mr. Moore had the tremendous task of supervising the workings of the entire high school. Signaling principals became so commonplace that many students probably weren't even aware ot' the system. Morse code-type signals which were broadcast over the inter- com were used instead of announc- ing the person's name. Mr. Bill Merryman and Mr. Chuck Wood administered to the needs ofthe juniors. Mr. Merryman was the junior principal for those students with names beginning with the letter A-K, while Mr. Wood was the principal for juniors L-Z. A new principal to the system, Mrs. Shirley Lassiter, served as the senior attendance principal. She also helped Mrs. Flippin with many of the senior tasks. Being a principal meant not always being liked. It was a hard job for anyone, but ours met the challenge. 'Zu icket Attendant. On ticket day. Mr. Bill Merryman instructs students where to stand in line to receive tickets. Mr. Merryman served as one ofthe junior atest News. Junior principal Mr. Chuck Wood takes time out of his schedule to read the newspaper. Due to the large number of juniors, the principals seldom had time to relax. principals. Adminisggictjgg -I 8 9

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hewing the Fat. Mr. Glen Moore and Mr. Jimmy Swiggart discuss the activities taking place during an assemb- ly. Mr. Moore, the head principal, was responsible for everything that took place in school. amming. Mrs. Shirley Lassiter, senior attendance principal, plays guitar with the band Free Fare, The band, who came in the spring to entertain the students, invited students and teachers to come up and play with them. fi ll Smiles. Driven by senior Leland Suttee, one of the principals' cars take Mrs. Pat Flippin down Main Street in the homecoming parade. Mrs. Flippin worked as the senior class principal. -I gjorigggistrotion , xw ,...... ,,t....,,.,,........- fs?z.eWffsvvvf1 1-2:f11sff2 P ...st-.... ..... .watt X ,,...E

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arrying the burden ofeducating teenagers in high school has lhh g ,fag QQ 7' H A . . sfI'l?itafeHg..g7frf.Tl'. ' W . hanged 1th the Times hhh . . . My teachers help me pretty much. They really seem to A care about how welll do. They show a great deal of con- 1 I , if it it f A .f.cS'efg5'l P cern for the students - senior Susan Hemdon 'lt, E S W ' if x rs .I From bobbie socks, pep rallies to get involved in other things ' Y V ,flaw ' and black and white televison to outside of School, but it Seems 2 t:rtit f having a soda with a best girl, times teenagers have grown up faster. 1' had certainly changed since teachers For many students, jobs, cars and I Q were students in high school. having a good time dominated their It would be hard to list all of the time. 1, .j differences without writing abook, School is still important to h'Sk said Principal Glen Moore. students, there are just more things 'Egg Personal computers allowed to get involved in though, said Mr. I students oftoday to be alert to new Bill Merryman, junior vice I ideas, get homework done faster and principal. Getting around is a lot be more organized. easier than it was when we went to Students drove sub-compact cars school. It is incredible, also, how with computer systems that alerted many students have cars. When I A the driver when the car door was left was a teenager, there were maybe ajar, oil pressure was low and when three people in my senior class that there was little gas left. had cars. I ' Shopping malls the size of small Comparing the high school of I F Q Q cities providedamyriad of shops for today to the teachers' high school S 3 X I gfgg students to patronize. years was like comparing night to S .. Not only had study aids and cars day. t i: changed, but teenagers and their High school students have better attitudes about life had changed. opportunities to learn, but students Where should I start? said Mrs. Lana Freeman, counselor. Students are more intelligent and worldly, and they have grown up faster. I wouldn't change places with them. That's for sure! Changes in students' free time were evident. No longer is the school a focal point in a student's life. Now outside things influence what a teenager does, said Mrs. Jana Sherrell, drama and English. It's not too bad est Wishes. Mrs. Jesse Erwin and Mrs. Mary Clay are all smiles at the party given in honor of their retirement. Mr. Bill Merryman, a junior principal. awarded both ladies with a plaque. limi? have other things on their minds and aren't as willing to learn as teenagers when I went to school,'l said Mrs. Gina Lewis, business and typing. Mrs. Barbara Lowry, junior attendance secretary, thought the opportunities students have today are wonderful, a lot more choices of what you wanted to be when you grew up than when I was a kid. I sure wouIdn't want to change places with them though! S ss- ii 'm-..!