Moore High School - Timekeeper Yearbook (Moore, OK)

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if lease No More. Junior Derek Haworth silently protests against working one more hour. All dedicated yearbook staffers came early and stayed late to get the book done. Robert Baker When the final bell rang. students were free to do as they pleased. They went home. to work or out on the town and became part of the after hours crowd. A favorite activity among students became cruising Twelfth Street. They went from Taco Bell to Sonic looking for friends and having a good time. Air Depot Boulevard in Midwest City was also cmised by students. l go cruising because there is nothing better to do in Moore. said junior Carson Lynch. Another activity, using toilet paper to decorate a friends house or car. became part of a student's life in more ways than V. a U1 spend a lot Qfl71j'fl'F6 time .swimming and playing golf and tennis. -junior Iaytime ls Cherished 'By Teens one. This was called tee-peeing and was fun for those who did it. To those who had to clean up the mess. it was no fun at all. When there appeared nothing better to do. students went to fun parks such Frontier City. White Water, miniature golf courses or skating rinks. These filled the void left by boredom. Fast food restaurants like McDonald's flourished with business from teens wanting something to eat. When fast food sounded un- appetizing but eating outdidnlt, family style restaurants provided a home cooked meal away from home. Whether paying S5 at a theater or 51,99 at a movie ren- tal shop for a movie. students found a way to be caught up with suspense or let their im- aginations run free. l look for a movie that could be an Oscar nominee. said junior Micki Trimble. l also read the reviews in the papers to get a good idea about the movie. Many times going to a club meeting or a friends house was part of a student's evening. Other times a quiet night studying or watching television at home filled the hours. No matter which day or activity. students always had something to do or somewhere to go. ' X X ll Fall Down. Junior Mandy Smith laughs at junior Giang Vo after his mishap at the NHS skating party. School sponsored activities Glled an entire day or evening. ill in the Blank. Seniors Jennifer Mosteller and Erica Lemlcy fill out scholarship applica- tions. The library was used from researching term papers to studying for tests. After Hours Student Life

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When the last bell rang, A typical Weekend for reak Time. Juniors Tia McElvany and Sheri Ray enjoy their break at drama practice. Breaks provided an opportunity to rest and get something to eat. Valuable Times the halls were filled with students rushing to lockers and subsequently cars or buses. This rush was quickened on Fridays with the anticipa- tion of a weekend. Fl f t 75, ,C A lclixflali A ., i one Cruiser. Junior Billy Hagar leaves the parking lot to cruise Twelfth Street. Cruising became a nightly event once school was out for summer vacation. teens was going out with friends and cruising. Events other than cruising occupied the free time that students had on their hands. Sporting events such as football or basketball games gave students a chance to feel the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat. Usually on weekends I'm at an MHS baseball game where l'm a bat girl. said junior April Bethea. Whether rocking the Lloyd Noble Center or fil- ling the Civic Center Music Hall, concerts gave one either a pleasurable earful or a pounding earache. Working over a grill in restaurants and sacking groceries solved the financial woesi' of students and filled the majority of the available time. 24 After Hours Student Life riendly Purr suasion. After having found a new friend, junior Janice Harmon decides the effort was worthwhile. Pets for 'iii' , W., f if if awww fl-ffl show or companionship, filled qw! student's time.

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reeze! ln the rendition of the movie Mr Mom. senior Tracey Dean portrays Terri Garr. This upset business woman plans to do in her cheating husband, lays lake I ime I never knew that a play took so long I0 put together. - junior Dawn Beauregard erformers spend hours perfecting their art Students rehearsed early mornings and late nights for three weeks to perform The Classics of the 70's and 80's. Students presented two performances, one at night for parents, one during the day for students. That was the hardest part. exclaimed junior Bryan Duke. After doing all rehearsals and one production. we had to move everything over to thc high school and back again. The Classics ofthe 70's and 80's. directed by Mrs. Jana Sherrell, featured thc box office MT it qi . I oalminers Daughter. Junior Lisa Tutt portrays Loretta Lynn in the movie ' 'Coalminers Daughter. ' ' Lisa sang two songs from the l980's box office hit. ook Out Dustin. Senior James Harper proves that he can dress like Tootsie. Besides Tootsie, several other movies were performed by the drama depart- ment. 26 Dromo Play Student Life hits The Breakfast Club. 'lMr. Mom, Teachers, g'Red Dawn. f'Grease. Fame, Footloose, g'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. lo Candles and f'Tootsie. Musical tributes featured Star Wars. Close Encounters, Rocky and I liked 'Tootsie' the best. said junior Mikki Trimble. Helping James Harper get dressed was so hilarious. and everyone loved him! That's why it was the best. Along with remembering lines, cues and the proper costumes for each scene, the actors also danced, learning the exact moves that were used in the movies. Dancing was my favorite part. saidjunior Joy Jones. I just love to dance: that's why l liked it. Students presented a unique use of costuining. using 'doublesf costumes which looked just like the ones in the movie. I 1. 'ff ,MQW W 2 t 2