Moore High School - Timekeeper Yearbook (Moore, OK)

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Thompson Taking advantage of Oklahoma's weather required day to day attention. Upon wak- ing, students prepared their wardrobe for the day. Many days began sunny and turned cloudy, while others began rainy and closed with sunshine. Oklahoma's unpredictable weather often caught students wearing clothing that clashed with the day's weather. One day I wore my shorts and it was freezing outside, said junior Donna Penfield. I felt really stupid, but I saw one other person with shorts on and I didn't feel quite as bad. Heavy snows forced students to stay home from school on February IO. No one complained about the extra hours of sleep and the unex- pected free day. I hibernatedf' said junior Heather Shannon. Usually if friends come over, l like to go I like spring because it's not 100 hot and it's not too cold. - junior Amber sing weather to one's advantage was vital play and have a snowball fight, build forts and try to build a snowman. Students who once lived in other states often compared that state's snow days to ours. In Ohio they considered it a snow day when you opened the door and the snow was up to your roof, said junior Dustin Gish. Although snow gave reason to be out of school for a day, students still enjoyed the sunny days. I hate rain because my hair frizzes, and I hate snow because it is cold, said junior Mirenda Baker. I like summer the best because I can get a tan and wear shortsf, Even when students had homework, they found ways to enjoy the weather at the same time. If it is not too windy on a sunny day, I go out and do my homework on the porch. said m,,,,,u.. junior Helen McKenna. Tornado watches and warn- ings in surrounding areas threatened the lives and posses- sions of Oklahomans in the spring. I had one hit my house one time, said senior Emily Fendrych. I was in the house when it hit, because they didn,t have warnings or anything then. Unpredictable weather was typical of Oklahoma, and students learned to conform to the abrupt changes. Being caught in the wrong clothes or preferring to live in another state was common, but students stayed in the state and managed to survive each day without many mishaps. nowed Out. On February I0 four inches of snow fell on the school grounds. Students, however, were anything but sad when classes were called off. lowing the Cold Away. Band members try to keep themselves immune froom the cold during the football game against Shawnee. Adverse weather affected everyone involved. ft fr vane' .., T ' .V J. . kj ', .-A. L- 45:4 J, .. we Jr , 5' gf, LQ'-nj 3. 3' . -, - K , S' aww 'g-A . 1 f' Q' ' ff ' f .. L ' .. I jj..-' . 383-in 1, j '5 ,121 1 .4 JVM ygxfc.. -9,1 V t . ,LA :'v.., 1, v mtv ' -vs W, at !5f..k '?7', 4 . 52' fe at gg . ,lift Q11 flap, -I ' l c I ms if ' it ' ' ,p'tff, Sm Af' ?.,?f..,,,5 , - 'A f t ' f .4ls1:j.aj:t I A xr' ' aaae' ' . . f I -s T rdf, A I ' Qiiibasiifetma' 4. 4, w,.1 eeping Warm. Junior Brett Baker is kept from freezing by his enthusiasm for the football team and his jacket. All jackets served the same purpose, to keep students warm. I Weather Student Life 2 -I

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ildly Dressed. Acting as a grave-digger in the funeral for the Norman Tigers, junior Carl Guthrie remains comfortable in the mild autumn climate with his light jacket. lagging Down the Heat. ln the flag corps' moming rehearsal, junior Dawn Beauregard keeps cool in a t-shirt. During the tirst weeks of school, it was hot even in the early momings. imulated Heat. Dressed in a tropical climate outfit, senior Angie Faulkner participates in an assemb- ly skit. This type ofclothing became very popular in warm weather, Breezing Through Living in Oklahoma meant having to live with the bothersome heavy winds. Too much breeze had the most effect on sporting events. Tennis players dreaded windy days because it altered their shots. The same was true for golf players, who were forced to play the windw instead of playing the course. On the baseball diamond, swirling dust from the infield got into the eyes and mouths of the players. Wind prevented activities from occurring as well. When it became windy, students who wished to participate in outdoor events had to settle for another day. Wind also affected one's appearance. l hate the wind because it always messes up my hair, said junior Jenny Vaughn. From looks to picnics to backyard football, almost everything became affected by the Oklahoma wind. .- 1 lowing Nuisance. Junior Kyla Bridwell tries to keep her poise as her hair is blown away by the wind. Students had to frequently deal with bothersome winds. .F ,- r 20 Weather Student Life

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22 Expensive Preparation When the 854 seniors walked across the stage on the night of May 29, they accomplished something they had been preparing for all their lives. Preparation for graduation began long before the students' senior year. Not until the final high school year, however, did they ac- tively ready themselves to graduate. The first big event in their senior year was the begin- ning of school itself. The anticipation and anxiety began with the realization that this really and truly was the final year. Such a big occasion as graduation could not be kept discreet, so seniors had to send announcements to friends and relatives notify- ing them of the joyous mo- ment to come. Seniors ordered graduation announcements in October and received them in March. Appearance played a key role in every occasion of the senior year. Graduation was no exception. Caps and gowns, ordered in October, arrived in late April. With the exception of the valedictorians, salutato- rians and senior class officers, all of the students wore blue. Embellishment of the gowns with medals, honor cords and hoods was left to the individuals' dis- cretion. One tassle came with the cap and gown package. For those who wanted more than one, they were allowed to purchase extra tassles available in the senior office. Final preparation began in late May. Baccalaureate prepared the students spiritu- ally to face the real world. During the practice, seniors found out how and where they were to sit during baccalaureate and com- mencement. On the moming of gradua- tion the students gathered in the University of Oklahoma Union Ballroom for the senior breakfast. Awards commemorating all of the humorous and embarrassing moments recorded during the year were given. Following breakfast, seniors quickly practiced the commencement ceremony at the Lloyd Noble Center. Finally, the seniors were prepared to finish something they had looked forward to from the very first day of school. ame Please. Senior Mark Owen gives thc appropriate in- formation to the Josten's representative. The announce- ments. gowns and caps all had to be paid in full. Q .W -H.. ., .. . Q, Student Life Preporotion for Groduotion