Moore High School - Timekeeper Yearbook (Moore, OK)

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howing Off A large part of the FFA program consisted of the stock shows in various cities and towns around the state. After traveling to and placing at certain shows, stu- dents advanced to more elite shows. As the opposition be- came tougher. students began to learn that plac- ing was not the most im- portant thing. The friendships, knowledge and experience proved much more important and valuable. Showing teaches sportsmanship and gives you a responsibil- ity in training and taking care of your animals, said senior Erin Rowland. The livestock shows gave students the chance to display the work they had done throughout the year. ln receiving awards, they realized that their hard work and determination had been well worth the effort. ,fx Swim- QQMW f W -ml'C,' darn' L, ' aiu gave' 3 if wt t:,,, if aff, H K . V gasp, , aking Repairs. Senior Mark Rogers and his father fix a fence surrounding Mark's pig. Although most students kept their animals at home, the ag farm at 34th and Broadway provided a place also. M. f.w. .ti .-fwmmfnuvmnu ,mmamwmwaemam g, .,,,. - 4, , . M... .. af mm-an mm-aztavawwmmawvf. ' t ff at 'tv wygf fs., ' sf A ,w w f . Munras: f - ,V f V ' ff A 'f 'l '11- , X . 6 . ,, 1, , .. H WWW-Wa , a , Q t . A - UMW ,,,., , ., , ,,,. ,., A . -ngu- rzamam , V . 5 - i - '- 'F 7'mf'V 'N ' -A f 5 -- - . i . . M531 w e ' f f X M, at ...-:.-:-:. ,,, ' t ,t gg, W- ii il lanm X '73 13 - - '.- 'J ,,, -- .... 1 , --- --Q -2 4 --1 un- 5. ,f - ,HQ M ' 1' 1 '. -'I 72' ' .. f I , , ' '12 .M ,'Q31,fQ jf: .- V t - -- . 1: ' W ,v ' ' ff ? ft, x . -W ' S 2 '- i tt' A 4 . A I -Y- -E g ui ' IL . -1 ,w i 5.1: W7 ',:' in ,, 7- V -' , ,,,.f,gp . - - ,- ' fa 1 i i - J . . v., . , . If -L. . Q Q95 -1 Q . ' A ,V ,fu ... ...E rf 'Q , FA. Front row: Mr. Tony Anderson, adviserg Erin Rowland, vice president, Chad Scrivner, treasurer, Chris Crowley, sentinel, Justin Tyler, president, Kim Stamps, sweetheartg Julie Fowler, secretaryg Mr. Jeff Davis, adviser. Second row: Linda Wright, Mindy Clark, Michelle Crowley, Don Mattingly, Cindy Thompson, Deana Hokett, Cheri Francis. Third row: Lynn Burrough, James Fry, Mike Ables, Ed Hagstrom, Steve Hudson, David Cleveland, Jerry Cusack. !t5 . ,... sa..- W :ical S F f S eautify the Sky. Plant- ing trees at Central Elementary are senior Julie Fowler, junior Allen Licklider and junior Chris Crowley. FFA participated in a national campaign to beautify America. eing Judged. After grooming his animal. junior Chris Crowley shows his steer at the county fair stock show in Norman. Showing animals required much knowledge and concentration, Vo-Ag!FFA!Ag-Mechanics Organizations -wfaa ., M-uma-- if .f ,..:fs,-,fa Wwwwm-mana . . . .w,,W,.a.,mwwmunnsuau 59

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58 eady for Show. Senior Justin Tyler, junior Kim Stamps and junior Chris Crowley groom a steer for the armers on Parade. Senior Justin Tyler drives his truck in the homecoming prade while members of FFA stockshow. Before each showing the animals had to be cleaned and manicured to perfection. ride in the back. Other FFA members rode their horses be- side the truck. orrect Procedure. Mr. Jeff Davis demonstrates the proper techiniques and pre- cautions of welding. Agricul- tural mechanics taught stu- dents how to use a welder and cutting torches. Showing and raising animals involves teamwork with I other students and helps to develop leadership for the I f 5 , , future. - junior Kim Stamps I I -D I .eef - iittt. Q7 fi .lr.11+e FFA members work together for successful year Vocational Agriculture, Future Farmers of Amer- ica, Agricultural Mechan- ics and Vocational Agriculture Occupational Training taught students the entire field of agricul- ture. Vo-ag, the regular curri- culum class, was divided into four areas: animal science, plant science, agricultural mechanics and leadership. The four year course enabled students to concentrate on one field for an entire year. After completion, stu- dents were able to care for their own animals and properly maintain a farm. Vo-ag is a good pro- gram for people to get into because it teaches respon- sibility and good money management, said junior Jerry Cusack. The vo-ag classes taught third and fourth grade classes at East Hills. This activity promoted the service of Food for America. Organizations FFA, the club for vo-ag, gave members the chance to compete at stock shows, judging contests and speech contests. They also attended workshops and conventions. The organi- zation developed leader- ship, responsibility and sportsmanship. Much responsibility and maturity was required for FFA members. The day-to- day care of animals was a great responsibility. Even though FFA is fun, there are also bad things that come with car- ing for an animal, said junior Chris Crowley. I had a good steer that died this fallf' The FFA members re- ceived many awards and honors at shows and com- petitions. The club as a whole won awards, includ- ing the state and area BOAC CBuilding Our American Communitiesj award. Ag mechanics taught the proper care and opera- Vo-AQXFFAXAQ-Mechanics tion of mechanical equip- ment used in agriculture. 'KI got into ag mechanics because I really like Mr, Anderson, said junior Tina John. He has helped the Moore FFA chapter be- come a more popular group. Although Tina was the only girl in the class, she was expected to uphold the class requirements includ- ing welding and the proper use of a cutting torch. I like ag mechanics be- cause I'm learning to weld which will help me later, said junior Chris Crowley. ' LWhen I need to fix a fence for my animals I will be able to do it on my own. VAOT involved one hour of classroom studies and two hours of on-the- job study. A student re- ceived three credit hours for only one hour of class- room study, and spent the other two hours at a job eaming money.

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60 Clubs have helped me gain the most from school . senior Tricia Adams Students Achieve More From Clubs Many students tried to achieve the most out of the school year. An academi- cally-minded person tried for the best and the highest scores in everything. For those who wanted to get more out of a subject than just the subject itself, special interest clubs were available. Clubs son of give you something to do in between tests and dates, said junior Lisa Pamplin. ' 'You also get to meet new friends that way. Those students especial- ly interested in history joined the club called Close-up. The club's main goal was a week-long trip to the nation's capitol for a firsthand glance at our government and its workings. Since the cost of the trip started at 5800, students participated in several he ,H . e ff ' S 1 f K v , ' 1 s -3 K , , if is 5' K - 't -as s . t -, i Q 122 ig fundraisers to raise the money. We sold movie passes, took outside donations and showed a movie to the students to raise the money to go, said senior Sherry Coberly. After raising the appro- priate funds and arriving in Washington D.C., the students took tours of the capitol building, the White House, the senate cham- bers and several other places of interest. My favorite part of the trip were the demonstrators and the street vendors, said junior Tracey Besse. The city is so much different than Oklahoma. That's what caught my eye. Other achievements that dealt with history or gov- emment was the selection of the Boys and Girls State delegates. Students were chosen on the basis of grades, extracurricular activities, teacher appro- vals and the student's inter- est in govemment. Students attended a week-long seminar learn- ing about the govemment and its workings. The American Legion was the sponsor of eleven boys and seven girls. I wanted to go because I thought it would be fun to learn about the different jobs and duties our political leaders have, said junior David Bateshansky. Project Research, the science club headed by Mr. Jimmy Pigg, sponsored several weekend trips to such places as Pine Creek State Park and the Illinois River. Another valuable project, students taught their younger counterparts at the elementary outdoor school at Lexington. Organizations ater Works. On the Close-Up trip senior Trisha Reich finds a resting place on a fountain in downtown D.C. Students spent a week at the nation's capital learning govemmental workings. cience Coordination. Junior Lonnie Donica puts finishing touches on his science fair project before the judging. Science Club members were required to do u project and enter it in the fair. Close-Up!Science Club ar A l. :- me we J af I ,, A :,. -vi X . ,4