Newkirk High School - Gold and Blue Yearbook (Newkirk, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1969 volume:

1969 Gold and Blue Published by: 1969 Gold and Blue Staff JSeivkirk High School Pam Turner Barbara Smith JSeivkirk, Oklahoma Karen Hewitt Kay Goddard Mrs. C. S. Simmons, Sponsor Table of Contents Junior High Elementary Charles Beaston, Superintendent It is often pleasant talking to our superintendent. Administration We are very grateful to our administration for all the contributions during 1968-69 which helped make our school the “top-ranked” school that it is. Secretary Mrs. Karen Kerchee 3 G. D. Stewart Students of Newkirk High School appreciate the warm, kind-hearted understanding of Mr. Stewart and thank him sincerely. His dedication to our school has added much to its success in 1968-69. Our Principal 4 Always a need but Always a listening ear, too. Mrs. Beverly Cobb In Memory In memory of Beverly Cobb and what she has meant to teachers and students of New- kirk junior high school, we are devoted and shall remember her always. A teacher, a friend, an artist, a special symbol of truth, honor, loyalty, enthusiasm-all this and more was Beverly. 5 Mis. Carol Bums Jr. High Social Studies. Sponsor: 7th Grade. Mrs. Nettie Cox Vocational Homemaking. Spon- sor: FHA-9th Grade. Mrs. Adeline Francis Jr. High English. Sponsor: Soph- omore Class. J. S. Francis Mathematics. Sponsor: Senior Gass. Tom Hardin A. R. Hill Dale Hill Luther Hunter Part time. Driver Education. Geog., Soc. Psych. Counselor. Jr. High Mathematics. Economics. Head Football-Basketball Coach, Sponsor: Sophomore Gass. Jr. High Science. Sponsor: 9th Grade. Mrs. Margaret Iglesias Half Time, Spanish. Sponsor: Nat- ional Honor Society. Ray Kerchee Instrumental and Vocal Music. Sponsor: Junior Gass. Andrew Loughridge Industrial Arts and Crafts. Spon- sor: Junior Gass. Miss Mary McAlester Physical Education-Biology. Spon- sor: Tigerettes-Senior Class. 6 Richard McMahon Gary O'Mcaly Tom Pfrimmcr Mrs. Nancy Rogers Sr. High Science. Ass’t. Football Coach, Jr. High Senior High English. Journalism. Jr. High Health. Sponsor: Jr. High Basketball Coach. History. Spon- Sponsor: Student Council. Pep Club, 8th Grade, sor: 7th Grade. Faculty of N.H.S. Mrs. Pat Scheiber Jr. High Science. Sponsor: 7th Grade. Mrs. Minnie Simmons Librarian. Bus. Eng. Law. Spon- sor: Yearbook-8th Grade. Delbert Smith English-Speech. Sponsor: Junior Class. Mrs. Nancy Storts Mrs. Geraldine Stroup Victor Stroup Dodds Turner Jr. High Science-English. Spon- Business Education. Sponsor: 8th Vocational Agriculture. Sponsor: Sr. High Science. Sponsor: Senior sor: 7th Grade. Grade. Sophomore Gass. Gass. 7 wmrvsimmr HOMECOMING Those Who Keep Us Going Otto Wolfe, custodian Board of Education We thank you now! Surely as we grow more mature, we shall thank you more sincerely! Seated: John Warren, president; Darrell Fulton, clerk; Richard Sewell, vice-president. Standing: Charles Eisenhauer, Leo Hazalcus, Jr., Charles Beaston, superintendent; Eldon Hager. 10 Senior Class Officers Jay Warren president Jerry Coffee vice-president Susan Popplewell secretary Dianna Johnston Gray treasurer Junior Class Officers Dale Pitts treasurer Kathy Smith secretary Jeanine Welch vice-president Lavona Olsen president Senior High Classes Sophomore Class Officers Robbie Johnson president Philip Ross vice-president Janet Keller treasurer Joyce Kirkendall secretary - John Warren Our Classmate We, the seniors of 1969, cherish the memory of John Warren, our classmate who depart- ed this life during his year as a freshman at Newkirk schools. We know “He ceased, but left so charming on their ear His voice, that listening still they seemed to hear.” 12 Richard Backhaus Phyllis Bearskin Harvey Bush Gene Caswell Seniors ‘‘Dig' Key to Future Linda Chitwood Steven Cline Jerry Coffee Donna Crank A Paula Good bear Jerrold Dark Mark Eitzmann Mcrl Engelking 13 Tiger Talk became Newkirk High’s school paper. Tom Pfrimmer sponsored the journalism group. Diana Johnston Gray David Hammon Marge Henderson Carol Hinton Class of ’69 John Hobbs Linda Hoffman Rosalie Horinek Froman Johnson 14 Kathyrn Jordon Kathy Joslyn Donna Kucera Mary Ann Larsscn Peggy Layton Carolyn Strange Leavitt Patricia Leseman Harold Leven John Lockwood Stan McCombs Terry Morton Gloria Leyva 15 Six Seniors were selected by local civic groups to attend Boys State and Girls State. Seniors Hope to Relive Many Memories Susan Porter Thomas Pulley Kathy Riley Wayne Roe 16 Mike Smith Jay Spore John Spore Gay Stockton of Newkirk High School Days Sylvia Stuemky Edwina Sutherland Ronnie Tate Norman Thornton 17 Pamela Turner Rodney Vickery Seniors Debbie Tsoodlc John Wanko Jay Warren Patty Wathor 18 Barbara and Kathy show how to do it in Chemistry. Lee Coate Sandra Coleman Douglas Eisenhauer Diana Eitzmann Marie Engle Neal Gardner Suzan Goad Kay Goddard Nancy Backhaus Greg Bicklc Frankie Blenz Kelly Burnette Johnnie Bums Dale Carson Delma Gray Karen Greenhagen David Grose Ruthie Hazcleus Karen Hewitt 19 Rosie Hobbs Bill Horinek Debrah Horinek Gary Horinek Steve Horinek Rodney Horton Cinda Johnston Daryl Johns Pam Johstone Billy Kekahbah Dcbby Komma Linda Larssen Marsha Laughlin David Leavitt Dale Lesemann Typical junior class meeting. 20 Carla Neal Billy O’Dell Carol Oliver Lavona Olsen Dale Pitts Jerry Ramey Jerry Robinson Jim Roe Cinda Rogers Theda Sheets Ronnie Shurtz Dee Sigler Barbara Smith Kathy Smith Tommy Smith Steve Springer Mike Stewart Larry Stockton Robby Sutherland Barbara Talmadge Betsy Todccheenie Bonnie Tull Diana Vap Linda Walker Jeri Warren Jcanninc Welch Jeri Wemeke Randy Wood Juniors of '69 21 Sophomores Take On Robert Allen 1 ' Beverly Armstrong Rosemary Bacastow Robert Backhaus Leona Bagg Mike Belair Ray Bernhardt Kathleen Blenz Monica Brown Brian Burnette John Clark Janet Collyar Tommy Compala Donella Crank Richard Dollarhide Linda Engle Joy Ford Wayne Foxworthy John Free Jimmy Greenhagcn Annie Hager Nancy Hammon Sue Harrah Peggy Hayes 22 High School Look Marjorie Hess Carol Hines Clifton Hines Randy Horinek Mary Houser Marina Iglesias Lonnie Johns Robbie Johnson Janet Keller Debbie Kennedy Doug Kersey Darrell King Joyce Kirkendall Terri Koenke Billy Kohn Debbie Laughlin Fortenberry David Lavers David Lewman Donnie Locke Mark Merhoff Kathy Miller Ruby Delores Misselis Donna Morris Marce Olsen 23 Sophomores of ’69 Billy Patterson Terry Phillips Connie Popplewell Charles Ramsey Donnie Robinson Philip Ross Connie Rutherford Donnie Scott Barbara Sheik Marsha Sheik Robert Shupe Paul Skidmore Jeanie Spore Johnnie Tanner John TarditT Carolyn Tate Earlcnc Turner Locke Carol Vickery Cindy Waters Mike Wathor Sue Weatherman Sidney Wood 24 Honors and Activities Honors are many—Activities are varied at Newkirk High School, but all students participate and enjoy them. Tigers’ Band Are Row 1: Edwina Sutherland, Kathy Joslyn, Cinda Waters, Peggy Brandon, Sue Weatherman, Denise Pitts, Vicki Vap, Jeannie Bean, Diana Dick, Linda Walker, Carol Vickery, Joyce Kirkcndall, Jeannie Spore, Kathy Miller, Donna Crank. Row 2: Shelia Foxworthy, Charlene Flood, Wayne Roe, Susie O’Dell, Andrea Loughridge, Lou Ann Williams, Vicki Baughman, Susan Porter, Elizabeth Kent, Carolyn Tate, Marsha Horinck, Marsha Meeks, Barbara Sheik, Jeri Warren, Leigh Ann Hager, Sylvia Stuemky. Row 3: Jeannie Welch, Marsha Waltrip, Jo-Dell Butler, Mark Vap, Teresa Engelking, Theresa Bchara, Karen Bearskin, Kathy Vap, Nancy Backhaus, Connie Popplewell. OFFICERS-Ray Kerchee, director; Rodney Vick- ery, reporter; Stan McCombs, vice-president; Ed- wina Sutherland, president; Cinda Waters, secre- tary-treasurer; Kathy Jordan, librarian; Sylvia Stuemky, drum major. 26 Music Makers at NHS Kathy Smith, Pam Johnstone, Sandy Coleman, Michelle McWilliams, Peggy Layton, Julie Tardiff, Delbert Hutchins, Janet Keller. Row 4: Robert Shupe, Mary Houser, Rodney Vickery, Robbie Johnson, Doris Black, Donnie Sheik, Damon King, Loretta Back- haus, Mike Stewart, Bernard Sheik, Rodney Laughlin, Randy Stewart, Kathy McIntyre, Thomas Pulley, Lynette Goulden, Toni Leven, Gene Caswell, Merl Engelking, Jerry Coffee. Row 5: David Strange, Dennis Bushyhcad, Doug Kersey, Norman Thornton, Philip Ross, Robbie Sutherland, Stan McCombs, Neal Gardner, Harold Leven, Susan Popplewcll, Pat Meeks, Marjorie Hoepfingcr. TWIRLERS-Marsha Waitrip, Linda Walker, Jeri War- ren, Sylvia Stuemky, drum major; Jeannic Spore, Pat Meeks, Jcaninc Welch. SEXTET-Top Row: Delma Gray, Kathy Smith. Row 2: Marie En- gle, Kathy Joslyn, Theda Sheets. Front: Suzan Goad. QUINTET: Pam Johnstone, Jcannic Leyva, Rosalie Hobbs, Virginia Leyva, Verna Engle. 28 OFFICERS: Suzan Goad, reporter; Joy Lord, assoc, vice-president; Marie Engle, president; Pam Johnstone, secretary-treasurer; Rosie Hobbs, vice-president; Ray Kcrchce, director. Chorus-Real Music Makers! Row 1: Paula Gilmores, Linda Hammon, Cheri Weathers, Jeri Warren, Louise Kohn, Beverly Hines, Joyce Rippc, Lynn Brock. Row 2: Suzan Goad, Rosie Hobbs, Rosalie Frick, Opal Crank, Pam Turner, Mary Ann Larssen, Mary Larp, Ima Pinncy, Connie Preston. Row 3: Virginia Leyva, Kathryn Goodbear, Lavona Olsen, Jeri Weameke, Debra Boyer, Mary Hernandez, Jeannie Leyva. Row 4: Kathy Joslyn, Delma Gray, Marie Engle, Janel l ord, Debbie Forbeck, Pam Johnstone, Kay Goddard, Verna Engle, Joy Ford, Kathy Smith. STUDENT LIBRARIANS-Standing: Linda Walker, Donna Kucera, Carol Hinton, Marsha Sheik, Karen Greenhagan, Linda Hoffman, Richard Backaus, Norman Thorton, Pam Hayes, Linda Rollins. Sitting: Mary Ann Larssen, Pat Lcasemann, Terri Koenke, Edwina Sutherland, (Not in Photo: Wesley Cravens, John Free). 29 Row 1: Linda Walker, Lynn Philips, Kathy Joslyn, Debbie Tsoodle, Bernita Ncuenschwandcr, Janet Collyar, Earlenc Turner, Marjorie Hoepfin- ger. Row 2: Lisa Horton, Toni Leven, Marsha Horinck, Diana Eitzmann, Donna Kuccra, Carol Sheik, Sue Harrah, Mrs. Nettie Cox, sponsor. Row 3: Carol Oliver, Mary Hernandez, Marie Engle. Rosalie Hobbs, Ruth Matney, Sherry Randol, Suzan Goad, Marjorie Hess. Row 4: Carla Neal, Vickie Vap, Mary Tate, Delnia Gray, Karen Greenhagen, Pam Turner, Jane Rowe, Sue Keen, Debbie Gray. Mrs. Cecil Sodowsky and Miss JoAnn Tammen show their classes what to do when they were student teaching at N.H.S. Officers: Holding emblem, Pam Turner, President; Linda Walker, Pianist; Debbie Tsoodle, Parliamentarian; Sue Harrah, Treasurer; Karen Greenhagen, Historian; Delma Gray, vice-president; Marie Engle, Song Leader; Kathy Joslyn, Secretary; Carol Oliver, Reporter; Mrs. Nettie Cox, Sponsor. 30 OFFICERS-Seated: Victor Stroup, advisor; Mcrl Engle king, pres- ident; John Spore, vice-president; Jay Warren, secretary. Standing: Harold Leven, treasurer; Mark Eitzmann, reporter; Rodney Vick- ery, sentinel. 1969 Land Judging Teams Row 1: Terry Morton, Rodney Vickery, Meri Engelking, Suzan Popplewcll, FFA Sweetheart; John Spore, Jay Warren, Harold Leven, Victor Stroup, Advisor. Row 2: Lewis Brock, Larry Wanko, Jack Moore, Jerry Huster, David Byrd, Billy Goddard, Danny Ramsey, Mark Horinek, Donnie Scott, Jcrrald Dark. Row 3: Rodney Horton, Dale Lcsemann, Froman Johnson, David Grose, David Lewman,Gary Horinek, Mike Moore, Bill Patterson, Lonnie Johns, Sidney Wood, Terry Phillips, Ronnie Aupperle. Row 4: Kelly Burnette, Dale Carson, Frankie Blenz, Ran- dy Wood, Steve Cline, Daryl Johns, Steve Horinek, Jerry Ramey, Ronnie Tate, John Wanko, Larry Stockton, Mike Wathor, Ray Burmhart, Virgil Tanner. Student Council Adds the Tiger Head Seated: Jay Spore, president; Froman Johnson, vice-president; Harold Lcven, secretary; Harvey Bush, treasurer. Standing: Darrel Oestmann, Loretta Backhaus, Wayne Foxworthy, Marine Iglesias, John Hobbs, Debbie Tsoodlc,Tom Pfrimmcr, sponsor; Debbie Masters, Robbie Suther- land, Debra Boyer, Ronnie Crank, Barbara Rogers, David Spore. Office Girls Seated: Sylvia Stuemky, Cathy O’Leary, Pat Wathor, Debbie Tsoodle, Marie Engle, Gay Stockton. Standing: Kathy Jordon, Jeri Wemeke, Pat Lesemann, Radena Oestmann, Mary Schieber, Ruthie Hazaleus, J. D. Stewart, principal. 32 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY-Row 1: Kathy Smith, Donna Crank. Gay Stockton, Kathy Riley, Radena Oestmann, Donna Kucera, Marjorie Hess, Neal Gardner. Row 2: Mrs. Inglesias, Sponsor; Barbara Talmadgc, Edwina Sutherland. Kathy Jos- lyn, Jeri Werneke. Kathy Shiek, Lavona Olsen, Jeannine Welch, Carol Hinton. Jcannie Spore, Mike Stewart. Row 3: Nancy Back- haus, Cindy Waters. Linda Hoffman. Sylvia Stuemky, Ruthie Hazaleus, Janet Keller. Row 4: Harvey Bush, Donella Crank. Jay Warren. Marcc Olsen. Debra Masters, Carol Vickery. (Not in Photo: Jay Spore, Greg Bickle, Daryl Johns, Doug Eisenhauer, Jim Greenhagen.) JUNIOR HIGH HONOR SOCIETY-Row 1: Denise Pitts. Dianna Dick, Marsha Waltrip, Cathy Cary, Lisa Horton. Jancll Lesemann, Peggy Brandon, Jo Ann Nunn, Barbara Rogers. Row 2: Gary Thomas, Joe Hunter, Dale Eisenhauer, Mark Keller, Dennis Horinek,Curtis Perkins. Row 3: Deloris Black, Kathy McIntyre, Lynette Crank, Michele McWilliams, Debbie Bray, Linda Aupperle, Carol Sheik, Mary Tate. STATE HONOR SOCIETY-Row 1: Donna Kucera, Marjorie Hess. Janet Keller, Cindy Waters, Donna Crank, Jeannie Spore, Edwina Sutherland. Row 2: Joy Ford, Ruthie Hazaleus, Sylvia Stuemky, Donella Crank, Greg Bickle. Debra Masters, Neal Gardner, Nancy Backhaus, Radena Oestmann. 33 Tigerettes Promote Kneeling: Rosemary Bacastow, Diana Vap, Nancy Backhaus, Suzan Goad, Ruthie Hazalcus, Carol Vickery, Donna Morris, Barbara Sheik, Karen Grecnhagen, Sue Harrah, Jeri Wemekc, Marsha Sheik, Ruby Missclli, Joyce Kirkendall, Carol Hines, Cindy Waters, Marce Olsen, Joy Ford, Sandy Coleman, Nancy Hammon, Jeannic Spore, Lavona Olsen, Pam Johnstone, Kathy Blenz, Marsha Laughlin, Carol Oliver, Carla Neal, Terri Koenkc, Mary Houser, Margie Hess, Jeri Warren, Dclma Gray, Rosie Hobbs, Marie Engle, Kathy Smith, Theda Sheets, Marina Iglesias, Janet Keller, Kathy Miller, Donclla Crank, Connie Popplewell; forming “N”: Donna Crank, Edwina Sutherland, Patty Wathor, Mary Schieber, Cathy O’Leary, Linda Hoffman, Debra Masters, Peggy Layton, Kathy Riley, Cinda Johnston, Barbara Talmadge, Susan Porter, Kathy Sheik, Susan Popplewell, Marge Henderson, Carolyn Strange Leavitt, Gay Stockton, Debbie Tsoodlc. 34 School Spirit TIGERETTE OF FICERS-Seated: Cathy O’Leary, secretary; Marge Henderson, treasurer; Marie Engle, parliamentarian; Mary Schiebcr, vice- president; Rosie Hobbs, assoc, parliamentarian. Standing: Donna Crank, president; Miss Mary McAlester, sponsor. (Not in Photo Mrs. Doris Porter, sponsor.) CHEERLEADERS: — Kneeling: Peggy Layton, Kathy Riley, Susan Porter. Standing: Barbara Talmadgc, Debra Masters, Cinda Johnston. We Shook the Family Tree by Hildegarde Dolson Hildegarde Kathy Riley Mr. Dolson Mrs. Dolson Sally Bob . . . Norman Thornton Jimmy Paige Elbe May Jill Freddie Shermer . . . .... Froman Johnson Mr. Shermer Mrs. Shermer Kathy Joslyn Presented by Seniors ’69 Mary McAlester J. S. Francis.....................Sponsors STAGE CREW, a hard working group did a delightful job for the production. Phyllis Bearskin, Pat Meeks, Kathy Sheik. Marge Henderson, Mary Schieber, Jerry Coffee, David Graham, Thomas Pulley and Donna Crank. 36 Junior Class Play How to “Knock a Man Out. I had fourteen husbands and they all died. Hell be alright as soon as 1 get him to a doctor. REST ASSURED Written by . .. Daly Mr. Moriock Greg Bickle Mrs. Moriock Mary .... Jeri Werneke Jessica .... Cinda Rogers Mildred . . .Sandy Coleman Joe Lanconi . Robby Sutherland Luigi Lanconi .... Neal Gardner Martha Rosie Hobbs Lucifer Mike Moore Miss Akers .... Lavona Olsen George Plew .... Mike Stewart Mrs. Schmeltz Dr. Brown . . Doug Eisenhauer Mr. Black . . . Larry Stockton Jake STAGE CREW: Jeri Warren. Pam Johnstone, Linda Walker, Sandy Coleman, Jeannie Welch, Barbara Smith. Carol Oliver, Marie Engle. MOST VALUABLE TONUS Jay Sporc-Peggy Layton MOST COURTEOUS Doug Kersey-Edwina Sutherland Senior High CUTEST Debbie Tsoodlc- Harvey Bush CHIEF TROUBLE-MAKERS Rosie Hobbs-Mike Moore BEST SENSE 01 HUMOR Marie Engle-Mike Smith BIGGEST FLIRT Debbie Masters-Terry Morton MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Kathy Riley-Jay Warren 38 V aledictorians—Salutatorians Sylvia Stucmky Donna Kucera Radena Ocstniann Harvey Bush Senior Trip of 69 Pat don't you know that we are only We have some good pool sharps at NHS. Cathy, what's the hurry? staying for the day? Wayne move over you have my place. What’s wrong? Everybody in. Move over guys I want in. The Friday after the trip Jay finds the trip relax- The Friday after the trip the girls when the boys were dis- ing. were sore from their sunburns, cussing their plans. David, what do you mean by sleeping? ArrowHead Lodge near McAlester was chosen as a relating spot for their trip by the Seniors where they enjoyed several wonderful and memorable hours. 40 A break for us! Gay. don’t be so surprised. This makes a pretty place for a picture. w ¥ The fountain is a favored place for pictures Don t be so tense Dale. Just relax. Uh-oh, Karen. Let s leave Clifford is here. Newkirk girls arc famous for their beautiful legs. What’s so funny Jeannie and Marsha? It looks more like wine and roses than moon- light and roses. Dancing to the sound of Moby Dick and the Whalers? Is that a new rain dance, Mr. Kerchee? Prom time is gay time. Keep talking Stan. Rosie always gets over it. Moonlight Roses Nothing like a good “Old-fashioned” waltz. Don’t be bashful Mike. 43 Jr. Hi-ers excel too! Two receive Home Economic’s honors! All-round athlete! Newkirk High has almost established a tradition with its awards' Assembly. Many students excelled in some field or another in '69 and it is impossible to list all of them. May these pictures, and the names mentioned, help you to remember not only these but others who were indeed outstanding. Driving (Best driver of the year) award.........................Pat Lesemann Spanish 1.......................................................Kathy Joslyn Spanish II.....................................................Debby Masters Outstanding Band Mamber..................................Edwina Sutherland Industrial Arts-Drawing II...............................Norman Thornton Industrial Arts-Drawing 1................................Bruce Greenhagen American History..............................................Phyllis Bearskin Phillips University scholarship............................................Gay Stockton Oklahoma University scholarship................................Cathy O’Leary Oklahoma State University scholarship........................... Harvey Bush Northwestern State scholarship...........................Edwina Sutherland York University (Church of Christ) scholarship...................Kathy Joslyn BG PEO Mary Eula Cowles scholarship..............................Donna Crank 44 Over one hundred fifty students receive awards from NHS! Mrs. Stroup makes many happy! Seniors win scholastic awards! Mr. Smith’s patience pays well! Citizenship recognitions! Top vocalist! 45 Attendant nna Crank Attem Janet K Sports Mike Belair FB Greg Bicklc FB Brian Burnette FB Johnny Burns LB Harvey Bush All-District HB Coach, Luther Hunter ’68-’69 Fightin’ Tigers 52 The boys worked hard this year to the very last game and NHS appreciates it. No photo available: Darrel King E Managers: Bill O’Dell Neal Gardner 53 Phillip Ross OB Mike Schmidt All-District RT Ronnie Shurtz RG Jerry Ramey E Jim Roe T 54 Robbie Sutherland T Norman Thornton (IB Jay Warren HB Asst. Coach Gary O’Mcaly Tiger Track Team Row 1: Harvey Bush, Norman Thorton, Jay Warren, John Spore. Row 2: Coach Luther Hunter. Mike Schmidt, Mike Belair, Greg Bickle, Brian Burnette. Jim Greenhagen, Mgr. Neal Gardner. Row 3: Phillip Ross, Daryl King, Mike Stewart, Robbie Johnson, Wayne Foxworthy. 55 RELAY TEAM: Coach Luther Hunter, Harvey Bush, Norman Thorton, Jay Warren, John Spore. Basketball Boy for 1969 Mike Smith Mike Stewart Larry Stockton Greg Bickle Harvey Bush, Tri-cap. Lee Coatc, Tri-cap. John Hobbs, Tri-cap. Robbie Johnson Darrel King Jerry Robinson Wayne Roe 56 A basket this time! Best All-’round Kay Spore Frank Riley Most Likely to Pass Marsha Waltrip Dale Eisenhauer Peppiest Peggy Brandon Russell Pappan Junior High Who’s Who is truly a story Told by students you know; Those who merit the glory Are those we like to show. 7th Grade Favorites Libby Moore David Spore 8th Grade Favorites Linda Ballagh Jeff Koenke Friendliest Lynette Goulden Marvin Love 9th Grade Favorites Marsha Horinek Steve Pulley Seventh, Eighth, Ninth—At Last Terry Allen Donnie Andrews Darrell Armstrong Ronald Aupperle Dennis Backhaus Jeanne Bean Karen Bearskin Debra Boyer Peggy Brandon Lewis Brock Brenda Bums David Byrd Maxine Chitwood Russell Cobb Ron Crank Diana Dick Jeannie Eckert Dale Eisenhauer Rae Engelking Jr. Verna Engle Mark Ford Cynthia Fries Billy Goddard Blaine Grccnhagen Bruce Grecnhagcn Paula Gelmers Gary Gildhousc Lynette Goulden Debra Gray Darrell Greenwood 58 The I ai st Step Before Senior Hi Jayne Hager Mary Hemandes Beverly Hines Marjorie Hoepfinger Angela Horinek Marsha Horinek Mark Horinek Vickie Horinek Linda Horton Jerry Huster Edward Johnson Sue Keen Elizabeth Kent Damon King Louise Kohn Michael Lane Terry Leavitt Craig LeRoy Janell Lesemann Toni Leven Lee Leyva Marvin Love Ruth Matncy Don McIntyre Kathleen McIntyre Patrick Malone Mike Maple Marsha Meeks Jack Moore Bcrnita Neuenschwander The Moment We’ve Been Waiting for Jan O’Dell Susie O’Dell Russell Pappan Steve Pulley Danny Ramsey Sherry Randol Frank Riley Russel Robinson Jane Rowe Carol Sheik Douglas Smith Kay Spore Kim Spore Jim Strange Mary Tate Donna Thrasher Roy Thrasher Jack Turner Vicki Vap Marsha Waltrip Eighth Grade Sets Its Own Pace9 Merits Its Honors and Awards Linda Auppcrle Loretta Backhaus Linda Ballagh Nathan Benton Delons Black Doris Black Lynn Brock Ronald Burns Dennis Bushyhead JoDell Butler Dana Cline Jeffrey Cline John Coyle Opal Crank Steven Dominick 61 We’ve Achieved Well in All Our Efforts Dale Dowlcr Teresa Engel icing Charlene Flood Debbie Forbeck Shelia Foxworthy Rosalie Frick Darrell Goddard Linda Hammon Larry Henderson Dennis Horinck Linda Horton Joey Hunter Delbert Hutchins Richard killblane Jeff Kocnkc Mitchell Lacqucmcnt Joe Lane Susan Lane Rodney Laughlin Freddie Lewman Virginia Leyva Andrea Loughridge Michele McWilliams David Meeks Rodney Michael 62 One Step Farther on the Ladder of Education 8th Grade Officers: Linda Horton, vice-president; Doris Black, secretary-treasurer; Jeff Koenke, presi- dent. Darcll Oestmann Gcrcll Oestmann Bradley Oliver Roger Pap pan Kay Phillips Ima Pinney Denise Pitts Connie Preston Joyce Rippc Robert Scott Bernard Sheik Donald Sheik Mike Stewart Randy Stewart David Strange Julie Tardiff Joel Thornton Kenny Thrasher Cathy Vap Mark Vap Cheri Weathers 63 One Step Closer Sammy Bearskin Chuck Bcaston Janie Bickle Virgil Brandon Cecil Brooks Cathy Cary Marla Compala Jill Crank Brent Dabney Sherrcll Daniel LuAnn Dick Jim Dowler Shari Dunn Larry Eiscnhauer Jane Engle Gail Greenhagen Rusty Hager Craig Honn Charlotte Horinek Christa Horinek Joyce Horinek Lanita Johnstone Mark Keller Rusty Kennedy Debra Kersey Mark Lacquement Martha Larssen Joy Lohmann Danny Meeks Pamela McCarty Donna McIntyre James McWilliams Elizabeth Moore Jo Ann Nunn Mike Palovik Curtis Parkins Larry Pingry Tony Randol Curtis Richards Larry Robinson 64 Are We Really Gonna Make It! Barbara Rogers Debra Schmidt Gary Sheets Mark Smith Dewey Sorrell David Spore Ruth Ann Springer Patty Stone Douglas Stuemky Terry Sutherland Debbie TaJmadge Nancy Tate Gary Thomas Louis Truesdale Richard Turner 65 Officers: Mark Keller, president; Rusty Hager, vice-president; Virgil Brandon, secretary; Curtis Perkins, treasurer. Jr. High Royalty Maisha Horinek l-'ootbaU Queen Cathy Cary Attendant Marsha Waltrip 9th Grade Band Queen Attendant Elizabeth Moore 7th Grade Band Queen Attendant 66 Jr. High V Cliih Shaping the N: Christa Horinck, Charlotte Horinek, Kay Phillips, Patti Stone, JoAnn Nunn, Joyce Horinek, Donna McIntyre, Shari Dunn, Pamela McCarty, Linda Auppcrle, Charlene Mood, Loretta Backhaus, Cathy Vap, Opal Crank, Andrea Loughridge, Teresa Lngelking, Sheila Foxworthy, Debbie Talmadge, Jo-Dell Butler, Linda Horton. Sherrell Daniel, LuAnn Dick, Beverly Hines, Ruth Ann Springer, Joy Lohmann, Marsha Waltrip, Jane Engle, Paula Gelmers, Jill Crank, Janie Bickle, Shaping the T: Mary Tate, Verna Engle, Debbie Forbeck, Ima Pinncy, Nancy Tate, Vicki Vap, Lisa Horton, Marsha Horinke, Marsha Meeks, Kay Spore, Karen Bearskin, Joyce Rippe, Connie Preston, Lynn Brock, Linda Hammon, Barbara Rogers, Merlene Shurtz, Lanita Johnston, Cheri Weathers. Chcerleaders-standing: Cathy Cary, Linda Ballagh. Kneeling: Janie Hager, Denise Pitts, Louise Kohn, Libby Moore, Peggy Bran- don. Pep Club Officers: Kay Spore, president; Linda Horton, treasurer; Mrs. Nancy Rogers, sponsor; Lisa Horton, secretary. 8th and 9th Basketball Players. Top Row: Coach Gary O'Mcaly, David Meeks, Mark llorinck, Kim Spore, Jack Turner, Russell Pappan, Jeff Koenkc, Ronnie Bums, Dennis Horinek, Dennis Backhaus. Row Two: Gercll Oestmann, Roger Pappan, Russell Cobb, Ronnie Aupperlc, Pat Malone, Ronnie Crank, Marvin Love, Donnie Andrews, Frank Riley, Steve Pulley, Darrell Oestmann. � 8th and 9th Football Players. Top Row: Steve Pulley, Frank Riley, Pat Malone, Ronnie Crank, Donnie Andrews, Russell Pappan, Edward Johnson, Bruce Grccnhagcn, Frank Bowdoin, Terry Leavitt. Row Two: Clifton Hines, manager; Jimmy Strange, Rae Engclking, Mark Lane, Damon Bowdoin, Kim Spore, Jeff Koenke, Doug Smith, Joey Hunter, Russell Cobb, Jack Turner. Row Three: Dennis Backhaus, Rodney Michael, Gercll Oestmann, David Meeks, Darell Oestmann, Rodney Laughlin, Ronnie Burns, Roger Pappan, Mark l ord, Mike Maple. Jr. High Tigris! Scrub teams fight hard to become tiger top teams! 68 Don Goodwin Principal Elementary The Old Gives Way to the New No longer will Newkirk ele- mentary students attend school in their little well worn buildings. An adequately equipped build- ing on South Avenue has re- placed the “old” plant.-How happy we are! Alvcna Arnett First grade Mrs. Doris Best Second grade Mrs. Vera Coleman Mrs. Marie Conrad Fourth grade Second Grade Charles Gibson Sixth grade Don Goodwin Fifth grade Mrs. Marjorie Hill Fifth grade They Guide Our % Steps Daily Mrs. Cletus Kitchell Fourth grade Mrs. Doris Porter Fifth grade Mrs. Clova Purser Sixth grade Mrs. Jana Shafer First grade Mrs. Zclfa Lake Third grade 70 A prouder group you've never seen-we get to finish in the new building! Ricky Armstrong John Barse Marilyn Benton Sally Boone Ann Boyd Pat Brock Donna Brooks Beverly Burns Leon Compala Gary Engclking Randy Engle Ralph Foxworthy Jerhonda Frick Rhonda Frost Carol Gildhouse Marian Hagar Artie Henderson Billy Hurst Doug Hutchins Theron King Mark Lane Mike Lane Cliford Locke Von Long Stan Loughridge Cindy Luis Arentta Macklin Dean McCarty Roger Morris Jerry Porter Scott Sewell George Skidmore Kathy Springer Chester Strange Garland Strange Rocky Strange Larry Thomas Toby Truesdale Mary Waters Ruth Ann Weatherman Randy Weathers Monte Williams 71 Sixth Grade ; irradi —Otw Slap to iro Gary Beaston Bobby Bennett Randy Bowman Jay Butler Sara Jane Byrd Tammy Collyar David Crabtree Cathy Dabney Arlene Dominick Dale Eggleston Perry Ford Karen Golay Luther Hunter David Iglcsias Brett Johnstone Curtis Johnstone Lillian Jones Sally King Steve Kiser Cindy Locke Jill Lohmann Russel Macklin Tom Metton Newt McWilliams Margaret Midgley Debra Neuenschwander Charlie O'Dell Mike Pappan Dennis Perkins Brenda Preston Cathy Robinson Mike Robinson Mark Schmidt Ronda Stewart Robert Truesdale 1 4th Grade-We’re On Our Second Half Re Anna Backhaus Frank Bain Lynn Bennett Phillip Benton Douglas Black Teresa Blakey Brenda Blubaugh Curtis Boyer Deborah Bushyhead Valorie Carver Cristi Cary Kim Chambers David Collyar Kerry Compala Curtis Dick Carl Dorsey Lois Dowler Leonard Lngle Tamara Engle Chris Frost Toni Ford Harley Harviston Andrea Hunter Sandra Jordan Mary Kelton Frances Kennedy Wilbur Killblane Laura King Shelly King Mike Kiser Rebecca Lane Terry Lane Randy Macklin Tina Melton Kathy O'Dell Larry Pappan Bobby Phillips Ginger Powell Tamara Preston Debbie Rowe Randel Sargent Sheryl Schmidt Stuart Simons Eugenia Smith Melody Smith Michael Smith Kevin Stephens Dennis Whiting Sherolyn Wortman 73 Third Grade-Successfully Complete Another Year Jeff Williams Teresa Wing Dale Bradley Dwayne Brock Shineesta Bushyhead Troy Carver Barbara Case Alan Chambers Enid Clark Stephen Crank Wade Free Taylor Gill Darrel Gregory Debra Hall Junior Horn Steven Kerchce Lance Kirk Charles Lane Jill Mitchell Gwen Powell Bobby Pruett Steve Rogers Terry Sheets Toni Trusdale Walter Trusdale Barbara Vernon Tia Watkins Second Grade—One More Step Down Life’s Path Sheila Backhaus Rcnita Bell Barbara Bennett Kenneth Engle Robert Glass Regina Goodwin Riley Hager Eddie Hayes Frances Helton Rickey Hess Jeffrey Kerchee Keith Lane David Long Damon McCarty Terry McConnell Mary Beth Midglcy Mary O’Dell Lois Phillips Chris Rowe Robin Sargent Jody Schmidt Deborah Sebor Spencer Sewell James Smith Marjean Stewart Jackie Talmadge Terry Jo Watkins Britt Weber Lisa Wortman 75 First Grade-Find What School Is All About Penny Bachcr Durita Bain Cindy Bechtel Becky Bell Charlene Black Curtis Bowman Billy Boyd Kathy Boyd Wade Bradley Darrell Chambers Garland Compala Jana Cooksey Scott Free Bill Grose Mark Hal1 Tina Haynes Scotty Johnstone Cathy Jo Horn Lynn Keller Shelly Learning Terry Locke Jeff Lohmann Patty Macklin Cathy Mullins Monte Pool Verne Randol Carol Robinson Ronny Rowe Rene' Simons Walter Tally Joe Thomas Kay Thomas Ten Toppah Brian Trusdalc Rhonda Trusdale Susan White 76 Ernestine’s Complete Line of Ladies Juniors Half Sizes Childrens H.I.S. for Men 114 W. 7th 362-2011 ERNESTINE’S Good Luck to the Graduating Class of 1969 YOUR I. G. A. Store The Friendliest Store in Town Security Abstract Company Newkirk, Oklahoma P.O. Box 409 Gordon C. Rupe President Abstracts of Title and Title Insurance Put “Security” Behind Your Title Mary G. Rupe Vice-President 362-2502 Robert C. Boone Secretary Congratulations Seniors Eastman National Bank Serving the Community for 76 Years Walter Shafer Cashier Class of ’58 Frank Midgley, Jr. Richard K. Sewell President Vice-President Class of ’43 I H «U., ■ l Oldest Bank in the Cherokee Strip Congratulations Seniors HAY’S PHARMACY Your Rexall Store Phone 362-2557 Newkirk Oklahoma NEWKIRK FLOWER SHOP Bud Travis 108 South Main 362-3281 Newkirk Oklahoma Congratulation Seniors of 1969 Newkirk Oklahoma 78 Congratulations Seniors Farmers Coop Elevator and Supply Co. Newkirk Station Kildare Bender 362-2109 362-2501 362-2213 362-2020 362-2148 FERTILIZER Feed—Seed—Grain—Chemicals Bagged, Bulk or Liquid Congratulations Seniors of ’69 Dales Foodland Phone 362-3237 Dale and Sylvia Rouse Newkirk Oklahoma John and Roy Stuemky Newkirk Oklahoma Congratulations Seniors of 1969 Congratulations Seniors ’69 For the Best Deal On a New Ford “HOME OF FRIENDLY SERVICE” NORTHERN OKLAHOMA’S FINEST SERVICE DEPT. Maurice E. Rigdon “Class of ’28” Phone 362-3180 Newkirk Oklahoma Gaylord Ford, Proprietor 301 South Main 362-2149 Newkirk Oklahoma Congratulations Seniors of ’69 LEE’S GREENHOUSE AND NURSERY Le Roy Goodno—Owner Peach and Highway Phone 362-2204 Newkirk Oklahoma NEWKIRK BEAUTY SALON Alex Muirhead, Operator-Owner Phone 362-2223 For Appointment 112 West Seventh Newkirk, Oklahoma LARRY BLACKS SPORTING GOODS 312 E. Grand “Sporting Goods is our only business—not a side line” Dick Hatfield Chevrolet “WHERE YOUR TRADE DOLLAR GOES FARTHER” Like the Newkirk Tiger Football Team “WE’RE SO NOT WE THE TRY BIGGEST HARDER.” 80 COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Ponca City Oklahoma hensmn— L U MIIE It C� . ——--—St Benson Lumber Co. Building Material Hardware 116 East 7th Telephone 362-3341 Newkirk, Oklahoma STARLITE ROLLER RINK 611 So. 7th Arkansas City, Kansas 67005 Afternoon Matinees Saturdays—Sundays Private Parties Public Skating Mondays—T uesdays—Wednesdays Thursdays—Fridays—Saturdays Call for Reservations 9000 Square Feet Business Phone 442-9769 Bob and Velma Spencer 81 Congratulations Seniors GIB’S TEXACO STATION Congratulations Seniors From Phone 632-3365 OK THEATRE Gerald Le Valley Your COUNTY COMMISSIONER Phone 362-2242 District 2 Mr. and Mrs. John J. Smith Newkirk Oklahoma Newkirk Oklahoma Congratulations Seniors Horinek Window and Door Company 208 East Bridge, Blackwell All Aluminum Products Bob and Kay Horinek Kaylor Son Yoru Home Town Lumber Yard 120 West Sixth—P.O. 484 Phone 362-3130 LUMBER—BUILDING MATERIALS To the Graduating Seniors “We Are Proud of You” Bob Bickle, Manager MEL’S COIN-O-MATIC LAUNDRY Laundry and Dry Cleaning 9th and Cedar Phone FO 2-2170 Mel and Imogene Leavitt Newkirk Oklahoma Congratulations Seniors STAHL funeiat civice Newkirk Oklahoma Congratulations Seniors TED’S BARBER SHOP Newkirk Oklahoma Phone FO 2-2255 Congratulations Seniors From DITMORE INSURANCE AGENCY Phone FO 2-3235 GOLDEN ACRES MOTEL Highway 77 Newkirk Oklahoma Congratulations Seniors GLASS WHOLESALE INC. Newkirk Oklahoma KAY COUNTY FEDERAL SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION Marion T. Rigdon Class of ’28 Executive Vice-President 110 South Main Newkirk, Oklahoma McCOMB’S CONOCO SERVICE Phone 362-2405 114 East 7th ELMER BROWN Distributor 83 Specializing In A U T 0 LITI SHOCKS BLUE STREAK IGNITION M 00 G FRONT END PARTS AUTO AIR CONDITIONING j DIAL .162-2806 AL'S AUTO CLINIC j300 W. SOUTH NEWKIRK BIEOIIIPMENJ- THE HUT Fountain Service Schafer Plow Short Orders Goodyear Tires |BPPa Midwest Tires SERVICF J. 1. CASE DEALER Broasted Chicken Newkirk ‘F0™ Frozen Custard EQUIPMENT Steve and Linda Smith G. N. WALKER AGENCY Insurance—All Kinds 362-2387 Newkirk Oklahoma NEWKIRK NURSING REST HOME Jack Rousey—Operator Box 427 362-3277 Congratulations from IVY'S PERM. N. CURL Ivy Gildhouse, Owner Operator Susie Weber Deibler; Operator 210 South Peach Phone 362-2963 A group of driver’s education students are just ready to put into practice some driving techniques. 84 We, the yearbook staff of '69, thank the patrons of Newkirk for helping us finance our Gold and Blue. ONE OF OKLAHOMA'S LARGEST HOME FURNISHINGS • Visit Our Drapery Department • Complete Decorating Service • Free Statewide Delivery TRAD! WITH IOYS 3 Stores to Serve You! ACROSS FROM POST OFFICE DOWNTOWN STORE and lla, §un - PHONE ROgers 5-3303 PONCA CITY, OKLAHOMA West Grand Store “Since 1899’’ Insurance Abstracts Auto Loans Ranch Loans Investments Title Guaranty Home Loans Farm Loans Home Improvement Loans Albright Title Trust Company Newkirk, Oklahoma Ponca City, Oklahoma 85 SIMONS PHARMACY Congratulations Seniors Prescription Specialist Newkirk, Oklahoma R G STYLE SHOP Complete Line Ladies Ready-to-wear Piece Goods Shop at Home Build Our Town Phone 362-2190 Newkirk Oklahoma Best Wishes Seniors FRAN'S CASUAL’S 116 West Seventh Newkirk, Oklahoma 74647 Phone 362-3226 Fran Herb Langley ELMO'S DRIVE INN Steaks, Elmo-burgers, Barbecue Fine Food for All 5 Miles North of Newkirk HI 8-3856—Arkansas City Congratulations Seniors HARRY’S CAFE Home Cooked Food Newkirk Oklahoma Mrs. Harry Johnston Owner Commercial Printing Office Supplies Publishers THE NEWKIRK HERALD JOURNAL 121 N. Main 362-2140 Mr. Mrs. Bruce Heydenburk Newkirk, Oklahoma Congratulations Seniors HOUSER’S HARDWARE Hardware, Appliances, and Plumbing Phone 362-2422 Newkirk Oklahoma 86 Sign ) our Name Page 1968 signing party. The patio is a gathering spot on a pretty day. Everybody looks happy. Sign Your Name Page We’ve had fun putting your memory book together. We hope each of you will enjoy it. Pam Turner Barbara Smith Karen Hewitt Kay Goddard Mrs. Minnie Simmons Which way are you going? Three on a ledge. Studying? ? ? 88