Oologah High School - Mustang Yearbook (Oologah, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1965 volume:

THAT WONDSRfUL 1Wf OOLOGAH HIGH SCHOOL OOLOGAH, OKLAHOMA OOLOGAH THAT WONDERFUL Come with us as we journey through the past years in dedication of the Oologah School of 1964. Reflected through these pages are scenes from the past from 1895 tc 1965. We hope these scenes will bring back memories as well as reflect the progress of Education and its aims. The Staff . . YEAR OF 1964 as reflected through our HISTORY...........................................1 ADMINISTRATION...................................11 CLASSMATES.......................................19 SCHOOL LIFE......................................46 ATHLETICS.........................................50 Carolyn Bitting and Tracy Carter welcome you to OHS. ADVERTISERS 81 OOLOGAH SCHOOL HISTORY The first regular three month school term in Oologah began in 1892. The four- teen feet by twelve feet building housed seventeen students and was located west of the present Methodist Church near the creek. There were five Walker children, three Maxeys, three Flyers and one Sunday. Dal Walker and W. E. Sunday were among this group. The teacher was Miss Wilda Vinyard. Miss Mary Keepler taught the next three month term in a building located east of the railroad tracks in the north part of town. There are no known school records. Early in 1893 the people erected the first regular school building, furnished en- tirely by donations. This building was located east of town on the wide open prairie. The first three month term was taught by Miss Iva Rowley. In the spring of 1894, Miss Moffitt taught a three month term, in September of the same year Allie Smith taught a three month term and in the spring of 1895 Tom Best taught another three month term. More than sixty students were enrolled. In September 1895 the first nine months school was taught by Miss Donna Ross, a grandaughter of Cherokee Chief John Ross. This was known as the Cherokee School and was financed from Indian funds. White children paid one dollar per month tui- tion. Following Miss Ross as teacher were, Miss Jesse Benge in 1896, Miss Juliette Schrimsher in 1897, Miss Hattie Lindsey in 1898 and Miss Lula James in 1899. In September 1898, J. C. White taught a subscription school. The students named Mr. White's school North East High School and the Indian school Rawhide College. 4 This is the first building ever built in Oologah for school purposes. In 1909 this building was erected, also a frame building was built some time in the early 1920's. 5 This building erected in 1929 housed the first indoor basketball court in Oologah's history. Due to increase in enrollment another building was added for high school. 6 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pearson, two of Oologah's most distinguished citizens, hold a plaque commemorating Mr. Pearson's fifty years in Masonry. STANDING with Mr. and Mrs. Pearson are Betty and Afton Mynatt, daughter and son-in-law. Playing a large part in the dedication of the new building was Oologah's Masonic Lodge No. 343. Members from LETT TO RIGHT are Tom E. Schwaesdall, Lewis Hand, Walter P. Malory, George Green, Gary Noble, Forrest Hanes-----Worshipful Master, Donald Brister, Herchel L. Lewis, Cale Dikeman, Robert L. Walker, and Clyde Hand. 7 Famous pair, Clem McSpadden and wife Donna join in the dedication of the new Oologah school. Mrs. Dal Walker, one of Oologah's oldest living students, admires the new plant. In July of 1964 the Board of Education assumed control of the newly expanded facilities. 8 Bands! Bands! Bands! Band members from ten towns demonstrated their precision marching ability in the parade. DEDICATION Mr. O. T. Beck and Dr. Oliver Hodge discuss the new building. This paper, shown at dedication, was contained in the casket re moved from the old grade school. Band members and students stop to admire the Oklahoma Military Band from Claremore. • f %'1,- f ,r- rVv? y '• � ■ Yr � -. ,� • •. f ■ '• � - Yy' W 1 V' V K • r iC • V : vfM • . -, , •. , ,. t ■ . r- ' I ■ This has been a wonderful year because the student body, faculty; patrons and Board-Mejnbers have dedicated their 5 vX''K 'V energies and their knowledge to Oologah's youth in an en- vironment of,increasing rispect and esteem. v ■ ■ yrr-'- v ■-.. •: ' � V. '.-1 - 7 . • A «• ' F shall treasure this year because of my rewarding assoc- V -'iSt®, A SJn - ■ • ’• • I’ ’•. ; .. - V .fc., • iatlon whh patents, teachers, students and the entire com- ■ � •«f J .zZ ' xnunity. Iris my sincere hope that all of our relationships ' ■ '• ’ ’ : ;•• ' ••' «-Si •: v . ; ' iv •■' ■ have contributed something constructive and worthwhile in developing citizens of the highest caliber. This book represents a record of One, year of your life. Your friends, activities, triumphs and defeats. You will look -• � Lv� ' L ..T V .• |r J� f t 4 i • r , -'j■ J j0X back and recall the serious as well as the carefree times and .'viffv| • ,� I ■ � 4. ■ • ■ ' % •« .� .• r ' ; «■ v ‘ � '■•.‘i and as the years go by its intrinsic value will multiply. There are many who will appreciate it and will bring it to T - •« -V, • •r‘ | • � ’ 1- . ’ ’ i ? ' ’ K . .,4- , • .a .•• ■% . J, ’ '• ' .'vJir ' 'a'V ' • fVi.� -. the notice of others whom they know--------going quietly along v � • - « ’p. L ' .y plucking thistles and planting flowers where they think a llower will grow. • ADMINISTRATION DIPLOMATIC HANDS INFLUENCE BOARD OF EDUCATION Murrel Cowherd President Melton Henderson Vice-President Chester Penner Clerk Dick Walker Member Jim Garrett Member These strong hands have put forth reliable leadership in bringing our school and community in closer relationship. With their help and cooperation, we believe that we have one of the best schools in the state, and we appreciate the improvements they have made in providing us a better place for working, playing, and studying. These leaders work together continuously in promoting and developing the entire school program. All members observe as Superintendent, O. T. Beck, receives the All Electric School Award . Directing the life of every pupil enrolled in Oologah Public School, Superintendent, O. T. Beck occupies a position that requires both planning and labor. With a desire to help others, and not himself, Mr. Beck performs his duties in the interest of the public. 12 Being a familiar figure in the halls of Oologah High School, Jim Sanders has been principal for the past three years. Problems arising which are everyday occurences are met by him with an open mind, then dealt with in firm but just terms. His sincerity, good humor, devoting, and sense of fair play warrant the respect and admiration of the students, faculty, and community with whom he is associated. -QUALIFIED LEADERS- Charles W. Bums, qualified elementary principal, has completed another successful year of molding and cultivating the lives of young boys and girls. An efficient instructor as well as a stem discipli- narian, Mr. Burns warm personality and interest in his pupils have won him many friends. Difficult enrollment problems were solved during the year by Mr. Burns, and he has used the facilities of our new modem school building to a good advantage. Better teaching methods and a wider curriculum have been wholeheartedly his goal since assuming the responsibility of principal in 1963. 13 It has been a pleasure being junior high principal of a school whose staff and students are made up of such outstanding people as will be found in the pages of this annual. This year has been successful because of the work, cooperative ness, loyalty, and untiring effort of each faculty member and student. It is my sincere hope that all of your relationships with the Oologah School have been pleasant and have contributed to your being a better citizen in our great democracy. This book represents a record of one year of your life. Your friends, your social activities, your wins, and even some of your failures are contained in these pages. Mostly it reflects a carefree time in your life and yet you will recall the serious side of school life when you remember this school year. As the years go by, I wish for you peace and happiness and the blessings of God, who is the giver of all good things in life. HANDS ASSIST To acquire knowledge, to render service, and to prepare for a better way of life are goals at OHS. I am proud of a school that supports both a modem curriculum and modem ideas, students are appreciative that they have been instrumental in developing this advanced way of studying and learning. Certainly not a young institution, OHS has utilized its years of existence in building a reputation of being an educational center where knowledge is acquired and students are encouraged to develop their skills. The students themselves are everywhere, probing into new fields of interest and into new cycles of learning. The past three years as secretary in OHS will be fond memories in the future. MAHLON DOC BENNETT DEDICATED 14 MARSHA FORD Not shown, but not forgotten, are our capable bus drivers: Mayo Vanderpool, Woodrow Watkins, Joe Cloyd, Roy Taylor, Carl Wofford, Raymond McMillen and Bruce Farrar. These men are proud of their safety record and strive to maintain their reputation. Years of experience are vitalized by these veterans in accomplishing their responsible task. Mr. Pat Patton, maintenance engineer, stakes our parking facilities for dedication parade. Our well-trained cooks, Mrs. Margaret Harris, Mrs. Ada Dirickson, Mrs. Pearl Branham, and Mrs. Barbara Sweger, NOT SHOWN, serve approximately 400 well- balanced meals daily. OUR FACULTY MRS. LORENE ADKINS Third Grade MRS. MARY BECK Second Grade MAHLON DOC BENNETT High School Act. Director Jr. High Schl. Director Head Coach Junior High Principal Social Studies CHARLES W. BURNS English History-High School Senior Class Sponsor Drivers Ed. Grade School Principal Seventh Hist G Spell. JIM P. BROWN School Librarian High School English Junior Class Sponsor DON BRISTER High School Science Jr. High School Science ENCOURAGES IMPROVEMENT IN SCHOLARSHIP 16 MRS. DORTHA COOK First Grade MR. NEIL GORDON Band Director High School Chorus Jr. Hi. School Chorus Elementary Music MRS . HELEN HARRELSON Sixth Grade MRS. BETTY HENDRICKS Fourth Grade Mrs. Beatrice Keeling and Mr. Tom Schwaesdall joins the students in the busy halls of OHS. NOT PICTURED MR. WILSON HOWARD High School English Junior High English High School History MRS. RUBY JANKEY Fifth Grade 17 MRS. BEATRICE KEELING High School Home Ec Junior High Home Ec FHA G F-H Sponsor MISS JOYCE PLUM LEE First Grade MR. JIM SANDERS High School Principal High School Math Drivers Education MR. TOM SCHWAESDALL Industrial Arts Ninth Grade Sponsor MISS MILDRED WEATHERS Third Grade MISS LINDA WHITE SMSG High School Grade G Junior High Math Tenth Grade Spon. MRS. MORA LEE WIGGINTON Second Grade MR. JOE CHARLES WOODARD Asst. Coach Eighth Spon-Eighth Hist.-Spell Grade Activity Director MRS. PRISCILLA WORDEN Typing I G II Bookkeeping G Shorthand 4-H Sponsor 18 Math instructor, Linda White, assisting Gala Krebs in the new SMSG Math Course. CLASS MATES Nurse Jane administers a smallpox shot to second grader, Brian Hickok. Seniors display twelve years of hard work in these graduation gowns. JOANN BAKER DANNY BENNETT CAROL BITTING TERRY BUTCHER TRACY CARTER ROBERT GARRETT 20 DORTHA HARTMAN RAYMOND HARTMAN DONNIE HOBBS BRENDA HUDGENS NANCY HUDGENS SHIRLEY HUNT GALE KING HAROLD KLAHR SHIRLEY LAMBERT 21 JOE NDRVELL SANDRA PARKER TWELVE YEARS ARE OTTO PENNER PEGGY PLUMER SPENCE SNOOK 22 DENNIS SUNDAY CLIFFORD THOMASON LINDA TAYLOR CLIMAXED BY GRADUATION DAROLD WOFFORD Judy Logsdon and Danny Bennett hold proudly certificates awarded to them by the Okla. Masonic Grand Lodge. 23 Wilma Baker Harolene Boyd Kay Brazeal Danny Buchfink Alice Cartwright Jim Cluck Marilyn Cook Carrol Cowherd Kathy Crose Dwayne Culmer Bill Curby Lila Dikeman JUNIORS ACCEPT Frances Peace Carol Perkins Elizabeth Plumer Dale Roberts Jerry Moore Gene Norvell David Lomax Chester McMillen NOT PICTURED 24 Kitty Dillion Finis Freeman Danny Garrett Gerald Hobbs Grace Hudgens Ruth Intern an Marcia Jackson Leojauna Johnston Phyllis Jordan Vernon Lester Syd Logsdon Gary Lomax RESPONSIBILITY Ray Walker Bobbie Waller Darrel Watkins Kenneth Wickham 25 SOPHO Ronnie Douglas Mary Ann Harris NOT PICTURED Jeanne Orlando Ronnie Parker Linda Patrick Donna Patterson Vana Paul Carolyn Rogers Jackie Schwaesdall Debra Cooper Joe Dillion Richard Dirickson Phyllis Armstrong Larry Bennett Evelyn Butcher Connie Clements Linda Holiday Dale Hostetter Dennis Huchteman Karen Hudson Billy Johnston Deborah Keeling George Lamberson Michael McClain Katherine Nichols MORES 27 Sharon Bitting Eddie Boyd Gary Brazeal Beverly Brewer Brenda Buster Connie Butcher Sherylen Carter Carolyn Chapman Judy Corder Pamela Crose Shari Culmer Billie Doshier SCHOOL SPIRIT Johnny Pierce Warren Roberts Harland Robinson Charlotte Rott Ronnie Scott Betty Jo Stritzke William Sweeney 28 Sandra Ferguson Elizabeth Freeman Rita Gosvener Ronald Hand Richard Harris Ruth Hazelwood Kathy Hendricks Jacqueline Hudgens Charley Hunt Kenneth Kreps Coeta Parker Leslie Parker GRABS FRESHMEN Danny White Glenda Willhite Bill Williams Jim Vanderpool Loretta Thomason Phyllis Wallis Sharon West 29 Janet Chapman Mike Clinton Billy Crose Steven Faught Sheryl Hand Larry Armstrong James Parker Michael Brazeal Debra Butcher EIGHTH GRADERS MEET Henry Peace LaRea Penner Clara Jean Rogers Brenda Roy Jodie Russell 30 Billy Hannon Connie Hendrix Tom Hudson Billie Jean Hunt Linda Lewis Dean Moore Steven Moree NEW CHALLENGES Billie Shoup Terry Underwood Betty Vanderpool Johnny Ward Sharon Williams 31 Junior Berry Danny Brewer Phyllis Bolch Larry Burchett David Butcher Deborah Caffey Charles Chapman Judy Corley Sheila Dirickson Brenda Hannon Connie Hart JUNIOR HIGH IS BIG STEP Many hours were spent constructing this float. t - ‘ • 1 ALASKA U. Peggy Rider Brenda Sampson Allen Slayden Barbara Stritzke 32 ItkiU-Z Johnny Hobbs Margie Holiday Cynthia Hubbard Linda Krebs Jack Lamberson Nicki Lane Carolyn Lester Clifford Wickham Janet McCombs Walter Parker Brenda Pearson Everett Penner Gretchen Sweger John Waggoner Carletta Willhite History assignments require much thought and preparation in Mr. Charles Burn's seventh grade history class. 33 Allen Zincke Debbie Baker Kathy Beck William Berry Dwayne Brumfield Gregory Clinton Richard Cloyd Connie Cook Curtis Cook Steve Damron Kathy Doshier Melton Ellis Wdyne Fields SIXTH GRADERS Clayton Hall Millicent Hendrix Donna Holiday Jack Keeling Larry Knori Sandra Lewis Stella McClain Patty Moree Deborah Neely Jane Pasdach 34 Students enrolled in Mrs. Helen Harrelson's sixth grade class take great pride in their work. ARE EXCITED Bobby Shoup Vickie Sweet .Leonard Thomason Roger Valk David Wallis Felix West Glenda White Debbie Zincke Karen Patterson Patty Patton Angela Rott 35 Ronnie Barker Wayne Boyd Teddy Branham Margaret Brewer Cathy Chapman Robert Cloyd Michael Copeland Jimmy Corder Sammy Corlett Kim Cowherd BOOKS OPEN NEW DOORS Mike Jones Gaila Krebs John La Porte Pamela Logsdon Pamela McMillen Kathleen Michael Mark Neely Billy Newcomb Gary Paul Donna Peace David Perkins Debra Pilkington 36 Earna Doshier Vickie Douglass Cheri Ferguson Dennis Ferguson Barbara Harbeson Melvin Hart Larry Hayes Harvey Hazelwood Denna Hobbs Connie Roberts Joan Robinson Randy Royal Otto Searan Earleen Sweger FOR FIFTH GRADERS Mrs. Ruby Jankey grades papers on lunch hour. Larry Synar Mike Underwood Mike White 37 James Williams Vicky Armstrong Janice Boyd Arthur Branham Sharon Caffey Sheryl Callison Curtis Collins Mike Cook Robin Dameron Danny Dirickson Jimmy Doshier Johnathan Dover FOURTH GRADERS Jackie Searan Denise Shank Wayne Sitton Jimmy Slayden Mike Patton Iva Lynn Penner Barbara Pierce Harold Roberts Jerry Roy 38 April Feagins Madonna Fields Deborah Hart Doug Henderson Bill Hill Paula Hudgens Bradley Lane Bernice Moore ARE HAPPY Phyllis Sligar Melinda Smith Randy Wagoner Eddie White Deborah Willhite Vicky Zincke 39 Cheryl Armstrong Lindy Baker Olen Brewer Ricky Brewer Becky Brown Richard Brunson Desiree Christy Bobby Clinton Cletis Coe Melvin Coe Richard Cook Betty Doshier THIRD GRADE STUDENTS THRIVE Janet Lane Bobby La Porte Alan Keith Lester Michael McComb Cathy McGill Brenda Michael Laurie Newcomb Gary David Noble Gary Pilkington Steve Pregler Debbie Ridenhour Pam Roberts J, V L. '' to 40 John Doshier Garry Faught Mike Faust Judy Ferguson Joe Bob Galbreath Danny Gerber Edward Hargrove Harley Hazelwood ON NEW KNOWLEDGE E onald Ross Larry Rott Edna Searan Bobby Sligar Kathy Sligar Dale Sweet David Synar Paula Walker Donald Ward Mike Wickham Johnny Willhite Shelia Wofford 41 Madelyn Berry Joe Brewer Kent Cowherd Randy Cox Debbie Culmer Carla Feagins Dean Harrold Linda Hubbard Stephanie LaFevers Joe La Porte Jackie Maynor Bobby Moore SECOND GRADERS Allen New Mike Noble Mary Ann Roberts Ruth Searan Bruce Smoot 42 Jowahna Tanner Vickie White Sherri Willis Dale Armstrong Betty Barker Beth Ann Butcher Robert Casey Velena Coe Joe Corder James Douglas Brian Hickok David Jones Cynthia Lunsford Joyce Mann Leigh Ann Patton CREATE SPIRIT Elizabeth Underwood Debra Waggoner Ilene Ward Irene Ward Mark Perkins Robin Roberts Mildred Ross Michael Sellers Randy Sweet Harriot Sweet + t 43 Doug Brown Gail Brazeal Gary Gerber Jana Harbeson Ronnie Huber Glenda Jackson Anna Lee Johnston Paul Mendell Jeanette Pearson Tamma Penner OUR FIRST GRADERS Miss Plumlee's first graders leam to read. Paula Pinney David Rider Janet Robinson Bobby Rogers Larry Sligar Scotty Smith Leslie Thomas Larry Walker 44 Dee Ann Austin Cindy Bennett Doris Berry Danny Caffee Kevin Coe Brian Collins Cathy Compston Rick Faust John Galbreath Sandra Henderson Kerry New Jerry Reale HAVE A GOOD START 45 ''p Slogah Has v- ■ Dedication Students at Oologah High School realize that work and study are essential, but they also enjoy participating in various school activities. The plays, pep assemblies, and homecom- ,, • ing ore all memorable highlights that are j ' cnerishcd. New horizons were opened to the students as they participated in these activities lor their first time, and later to those who were chosen leaefersr . ,' v.v r. •- ’ ■ Climaxing the special event included the intense moment of excitement as the high school boys basketball team and the high school girlf volleyball team came home with the State Champion trophies, the Alumni Quden, Basketball Queen, and uttering the first ling, in the junior play. Everywhere is that universal feeling of lite- -more challenging and more exciting than ever '•.htfireo '.' ft- v Will Rogers Jr. speaks to junior and senior high students in assembly. • . , ‘ 5 ‘ • Grade students enjoy lunch hour. SCHOOL LIFE Even though it may seem cold outside on this January Day, these grade students enjoy the sunshine. Mrs. Wigginton takes an easy chair as she patrols the grade school halls. 47 Kay Bitting, Sharon West, and Coweta Parker prove that you don't have to be a boy to enjoy the new facilities of the shop. The halls seem full this time of day, especially when Kay Brazeal, Stan West, and Terry Butcher have a class. 48 Students enjoy the facilities and con- venience of the new OHS library. STUDENTS ENJOY NEW FACILITIES Books in the new library vary from a grade school story book to a college reference book. 49 TITLE TRAIL . x V-ViVT; V .1 i ft ' Jl r � t J i % . .4 ft • ■ r, T.«. .� • i V' J � r. . t., r .i •• « V � • .l « ! y . . • 1 ; . - . . jr‘v.vv i •• . � « - ifc • :y A :a: - v •' — � s VA , • • ' ’ s ft •■ • ■‘‘V Vvy.. v l J' .ft ft. Vv (?• ;• 3. f} %3. j1,. ♦ •••. ?• . 7’ � vi t . V'- - - . -V f if' A ; '■• jo 1 „ i 1 fttwtf -4 : • '? _. « o ’ V ft . 4 T « jssjr sS .W; .•� V Tr ►1UV -‘ -' •• - '« • .ft' , :•?: ,5'f •S tffV :;vv . vin f u.v 'i - I ► . f }ww w- - -p STATE CHAMPS Many hours, sore backs, tired muscles, and worn out legs were put into the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP for these boys and their coaches. Representing the CHAMPS are Doc Bennett and Joe Woodard, coaches, Carrol Cowherd, score-keeper, players, Joe Dill ion, Danny Bennett, Clifford Thomason, Dennis Sunday, Randy Sunday, Tracy Carter, George Lamberson, Bill Curby, John Smith, Robert Garrett, and Larry Bennett. SCOREBOARD Oologah 43 Chouteau 48 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Oologah 88 Lenapah 58 Oologah 62 Welch 48 Oologah 83 Lenapah 49 Oologah 78 Foyil 18 ♦Oologah 87 Barnsdall 30 Oologah 77 Sequoyah 36 Oologah 71 Wagoner Lincoln 53 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Oologah 78 Inola 67 Oologah 107 Chelsea 52 NOWATA TOURNAMENT Oologah 84 Welch 63 ♦Oologah 86 Hominy 67 Oologah 82 Dewey 50 Oologah 91 Pawhuska 61 STATE TOURNAMENT ♦Oologah 68 East Central 56 Oologah 88 Taft 63 Oologah 64 Barnsdall 44 Oologah 63 Waurika 49 Oologah 85 Chelsea 51 ♦Oologah 78 Binger 63 Oologah 111 Foyil 42 Oologah 74 Wagoner Lincoln 77 FINALS Oologah 67 Catoosa 28 CHAMPIONS ROGERS COUNTY TOURNAMENT NOWATA CLASS 'A' TOURNAMENT Oologah 82 Sequoyah 37 ROGERS COUNTY CONFERENCE ♦Oologah 53 Inola 40 ROGERS COUNTY TOURNAMENT Oologah 79 Chouteau 59 Oologah 93 Sequoyah 46 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Oologah 86 Inola 65 Oologah 108 Chelsea 49 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Oologah 81 Barnsdall 42 STATE CHAMPS Oologah 55 Nowata 38 Oologah 81 Catoosa 30 Oologah 96 Welch 70 Members of the MUSTANG 'A' TEAM are: George Lamberson, John Smith, Robert Garrett, Richard Dirick- son, Tracy Carter, Joe Dillion, Dennis Sunday, Clifford Thomason, Danny Bennett, Dwayne Culmer, Randy Sunday, Vernon Lester, Jimmy Sweeney, Larry Bennett, and Bill Curby. 52 NEW ERA With a sincere desire to develop each boy's poten- tial, coaches Doc Bennett and Joe Woodard have spent many hours in drill and practice. Under their guidance, the Mustangs have exhibited fine play throughout the season, and marked the be- ginning of a new era in basketball here at OHS. After a successful season the previous year, a 31-2 victory. The Mustangs ascended to the STATE CHAM- PIONSHIP. Having a strong desire to win, yet displaying good sportsmanship, the Mustangs' fighting spirit won the admiration of all the fans who witnessed the games. Refusing to lose, the boys have overcome stag- gering odds and won the State Title. Loyal fans enjoy the final game in the Regional Tourney. 53 GIRLS MEET STIFF COMPETITION Doc Bennett's girls are: Sherlyn Carter, Liz Plumer, Bobbie Waller, Carolyn Rogers, Marilyn Cook, Sue Zevely, Kay Brazeal, Phyllis Jordan, Loretta Thomason, Linda Taylor, Sandra Parker, Linda Patrick, Shirley Lambert, Jackie Schwaesdall, Connie Butcher and Coweta Parker. SCOREBOARD Oologah 59 Chouteau 44 Oologah 54 Catoosa 23 Oologah 79 Lenapah 47 ♦Oologah 54 Chelsea 34 Oologah 60 Welch 49 Oologah 49 Chouteau 46 Oologah S3 Foyil 40 Oologah 65 Sequoyah 18 Oologah 71 Sequoyali, 24 Oologah 55 Inola 45 Oologah 79 Wagoner L. 34 Oologah 56 Chelsea 41 Oologah 78 Inola 56 Oologah 30 Barnsdall 24 Oologah 57 Locust G. 55 NOWATA TOURNAMENT Oologah 56 Catoosa 40 Oologah 61 Welch 28 Oologah 75 Delaware 42 Oologah 70 Coweat 54 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT ♦Oologah 51 Ochelata 42 Oologah 49 Barnsdall 36 Oologah 48 Lenapah 47 Oologah 57 Chelsea 31 Oologah 30 Barnsdall 32 Oologah 83 Foyil 48 Oologah 90 Wagoner L. 20 Oologah 49 Catoosa 29 54 FRIENDS What would we have done the past year without the support of our fans and friends. AND RIVALS Competition was sometimes quite stiff. TEAM IS PERSISTENT Our B basketball team has done its best during the season and wherever our team was, there also was spirit, desire and sportsmanship. BACK ROW: Joe Woodard, Coach, Terry Butcher, Jimmy Sweeney, Dwayne Culmer, Danny Garrett, Otto Penner, Vernon Lester, Marshall Taylor, Mike McClain, Ronnie Parker, Dennis Hutcheman, Richard Dirickson, Carrol Cowherd, Jack Taylor, Stan West, and Dale Hostetter. Lacking experience and skill but with great desire to improve, the Mustangs trudged through the '65 season against tremendous odds. Team-mates are: Liz Plumer, Connie Butcher, Jackie Schwaesdall, Brenda Buster, Marilyn Cook, Charolette Rott, Linda Patrick, Jackie Hudgens, Sue Zevely, Shirley Lambert, Coweta Parker, Phyllis Wallis, Carolyn Rogers, Sherlyn Carter, Ruthie Hazelwood, and Bobbie Waller, Joe Woodard, Coach. NO TROPHIES—BUT WELL DONE, GIRLS The teams would like to thank Clifford Wick- ham and Allen Slayden for the aid they gave them the past year. 57 TEAMS GAIN IN EXPERIENCE The '64 Mustang baseball team includes: BACK ROW: Chester Me- Millen, Larry Bennett, Jimmy Sweeney, Danny Bennett, Tracy Carter, Otto Penner, and Marshall Taylor. FRONT ROW: Bill Pearson, Mike McClain, Ronnie Parker, George Lamberson, Jim Vanderpool and Carrol Cowherd. Linda Patrick score keeper and Joe Woodard, Coach. Victory was not in store for these junior high boys as they tallied a 3-7 record. They are: BACK ROW: Ronald Hand, Harland Robinson, Johnny Pierce, Leslie Parker, and Danny White. SECOND ROW: Coach, Doc Bennett, Bill Pearson, Gary Brazeal, Eddie Boyd, Billy Sweeney, Jim Vanderpool, and Bill Williams. 58 Characterized by the spark of enthusiasm that will continue to grow, these junior high athletes form the backbone of OHS. BACK ROW: Doc Bennett, Coach, Betty Vanderpool, Carolyn Chapman, Jackie Hudgens, LaRea Penner, Linda Lewis, Coweta Parker, Deborah Butcher, Phyllis Wallis, and Charolette Rott. FRONT ROW: Ruthie Hazelwood, Sheryl Hand, Elizabeth Freeman, Jodie Russell, Brenda Buster, Clara Jean Rogers, Kay Bitting, Connie Butcher, and Sherlyn Carter. FRUITFUL SEASON These junior high girls brought home the first-place trophies from Sequoyah, Delaware, and Bamsdall. 59 STEADY PROGRESS These boys constituted the traveling squad for the 7th G 8th grade team. Coach, Joe Woodard, Tom Hudson, James Barker, Joe Slyden, Danny Brewer, Otto Penner, and Jack Lamberson. FRONT: Clifford Wickham, David Butcher, Steve Faught, Vance Parker, Larry Burchett, and Charles Chapman. Combining team work with a desire to win, Coach Joe Woodard's team came out of the season with a 14-0 record. They are: STANDING: Connie Hart, Clare Rogers, Connie Hendrix, Betty Vanderpool, Deborah Butcher, LaRea Penner, Linda Lewis, Billie Shoup, Sue Hannon, Jodie Russell, Sheryl Hand, and Brenda Pearson. 60 TEAMS FOUGHT HARD Fighting hard this year these 5th 6th grade boys added experience to their coming years of sports. Joe Woodard's team included: Kim Cowherd, Leonard Thomason, Clayton Hall, Larry Knori, and Roger Valk. FRONT ROW: Sammy Corlett, Ronnie Barker, Harvey Hazelwood, Melvin Hart, and Mike White. Girl's team consist of Linda Lewis, Connie Cook, Kathy Beck, Kathy Doshier, Debby Baker, and Patty Patton. FRONT: Millicent Hendrix, Patty Moree, Glenda White, Kathy Chapman, Stella McClain and Cheri Ferguson. 61 STATE CHAMPS These girls and their coaches walked off with the Volleyball Championship at Oklahoma University Campus in Norman, Oklahoma in the month of April. Champs are: Doc Bennett, coach, Linda Taylor, Sandra Parker, Loretta Thomason, Phyllis Jordan, Kay Brazeal, Kitty Dillion, and Joe Woodard, coach. FRONT: Shirley Lambert, Connie Butcher, Jackie Schwaesdall, Sherlyn Carter, Bobbie Waller, and Liz Plumer. ON TO VICTORY, THAT’S OUR CRY! OHS has outstanding ball clubs. These boys gained victory until the finals of the State Tourney and were defeated. Team members are: TOP: Randy Sun- day, Danny Bennett, Clifford Thomason, Dwayne Culmer, Tracy Carter and Larry Bennett. BOTTOM: Stan West, Robert Garrett, Vernon Lester, Bill Curby, and Dale Hostetter. Always present at the games the Pep Club is guided by four outstanding cheerleaders who accept their responsibility to the team and strive to fulfill it. SCHOOL SPIRIT OHS Pep Club is one of the most spirited and needed organizations existing in our school. It's members devoted much of their time to supporting our athletes, on and off the floor. Comprising our fine club are: Brenda Buster, Sharon Williams, Brenda Sampson, Linda Holiday, Beverly Brewer, Janet McCombs, Donita Underwood, Sue Zevely, Karen Hudson, Margie Holiday, Sue Hannon, Shelia Dirickson, Connie Hart, Billie Shoup, Billie Hunt, Cynthia Hubbard, Brenda Pearson, Phyllis Bolch, Linda Krebs, Brenda Hudgens, Carol Bitting, Head, Connie Clements, Shirley Hunt and Carolyn Rogers. Linda White, Sponsor. 63 Faithful and hard working members of the band are assembled and ready to play for one of the pep assemblies. They are: FOURTH ROW: Neil Gordon, director, Gene Norvell, Richard Harris, Kenneth Kreps, Mike McClain, Bill Williams, and Kay Brazeal. THIRD ROW: Deborah Butcher, Dennis Hutcheman, Raymond Hartman, Allen Slayden, Sparky Roberts, Kippy Wickham, David Butcher, Danny White, Joe Norvell, and Ronnie Scott. SECOND ROW: Connie Hart, Danny White, Dale Hostetter, Everett Penner, Brenda Buster, Marcia Jackson, Liz Plumer, Marilyn Cook, Raymond Walker, Clara Rogers, Carroll Cowherd, Janet Chapman, and Sue Zevely. FIRST ROW: Connie Hendrix, Donna Patterson, Eddie Boyd, Debby Keeling, Phyllis Bolch, Linda Lewis, Charlotte Rott, Jodie Russell, Carol Perkins, Karen Hudson, and Mike Brazeal. HARD WORK AND TUNED-IN MINDS These beginning band members have worked long and hard hours in their first year of band. 64 LIFTS SCHOOL SPIRIT Instruments are quiet in the new Oologah bandroom. This is just one part of the beautiful facilities that the students have available. HIGH-STEPPING BANDS From more than 70 Oklahoma High and Junior High Schools opening the 1964 State Fair of Oklahoma with the annual Band Day Parade in Oklahoma City. Showing its best in the colorful parade was this unit from Oologah. After the parade, the band joined opening-day visitors in seeing the Fourteen Flags Exposition fair, which ran through Sunday, October 4. CLUBS PERFORM Musical talent was not lacking in this group of OHS students. Under the direction of Neil Gordon, director, they have developed their musical abilities and learned to combine their voices with the greatest possible harmony. This talented group of junior high students have mastered the fundamentals of presenting harmonious music to audiences. Success in any organization depends upon its leaders and the ability to work together. Mr. O. T. Beck, and Mr. Jim Sanders, sponsors of the Student Council, are proud of their members. They are: Carrol Cowherd, Linda Lewis, Danny Bennett, Clifford Thomason, Debby Keeling, Donna Patterson, and Marilyn Cook. SECOND ROW: Dennis Hutcheman, Bill Pearson, Phyllis Bolch, Deborah Sweger, Charlotte Rott, Linda Holiday, Johnny Hobbs, Ronnie Parker, and Mike Brazeal. FRONT: Jim Sanders, Carol Bitting, Joe Norvell, Judy Logsdon, Ruth Inteman, Ronald Hand, and O. T. Beck. 66 SKILLS FOR FUTURE USE Marilyn Cook and Carol Bitting, present and past presidents of the Future Homemakers of America. Marilyn and Carol have spent many long hours of hard work in their FHA work. They have endeavored in every way to give a complete coverage of the activities and curriculum of OHS. Marilyn and Carol are proud of their title and the organ- ization they represent. 1965-66 Mrs. Beatrice Keeling, sponsor of the FHA, is proud of the work these girls have displayed the past year. Members are: Carolyn Chapman, Brenda Buster, Barbara Stritzke, Liz Plumer, Sandra Ferguson, Phyllis Arm- strong, Mary Harris, Connie Butcher, Glenda Willhite, Liz Freeman and Jennie Orlando. Bea Keeling, Kathy Crose, Karen Hudson, Harolene Boyd, Bobbie Waller, Sue Zevely, Linda Holiday, Loretta Thomason, Sherlyn Carter, and Coweta Parker. Debbie Keeling, Marica Jackson, Connie Clements, Jackie Schwaesdall, Carol Bitting, Judy Logsdon, Marilyn Cook, Carol Pferkins and Kay Bitting. We strive to learn in order to make better citizens of tomorrow. We learn from Romans 13: 3,4,7 that: Rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; and honor to whom honor. High School 4-H Club Members are: Leslie Parker, Harold Klahr, Jerry Moore, Ronnie Scott, Deborah Sweger, Brenda Buster, Barbara Stritzke, Carolyn Rogers, Sharon West, Priscilla Worden, sponsor, Donita Underwood, Sue Zevely, Donna Patterson, Dennis Hutcheman, Debbie Keeling, and Bill Pearson. LEADERS OF TOMORROW Sometimes, when all life's lessons have been learned, And sun and stars forevermore have set, The tilings which our weak judgments here have spurned, The things o'er which we grieved with lashes wet. Will flash before us out of life's dark night, As stars shine most in deeper tints of blue; And we shall see how all God's plans are right, And how what seemed reproof was love most true. -May Smith It's a thrill every year to see the grade students that enroll in the 4-H Club. These students have endeavored to uphold their school and their different classes. A happy person is a busy person and these busy pupils combine energy with knowledge to make up their 4-H Club Organization. 69 MISS OOLOGAH Twinkle, twinkle, little star, Oologah's Royalty is ahead by far; Up above the rest so bright, They shine like diamonds in the night. As your bright and tiny sparks Light the traveler in the dark, Through the shadows and the sighs; They will see a glimpse of Oologah High. Marilyn Cook, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Cook, represented the town of Oologah by selling the most fair tickets at the Tulsa State Fair. Her friendly personality and willingness to consider others are attributes which have helped her win the respect and admiration of all the students. ALUMNI QUEEN Elected to reign as the 1964-65 Alumni Queen, Shirley Lambert. Shirley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lambert, Oologah. The qualities possessed by Shirley are personality, congeniality, citizenship, and beauty; all of which helped her to be elected. Throughout the year she has completely lived up to the high standards for which she was chosen. O star of high school'. We see thee stand, Holding opportunities within Thy hand. Thou beckonest us to do our best, and keep us fit to meet our tests. With unconquered dreams to behold; We look upward at our goal. So remain our dreams and hopes with thee, Till later we survive triumphantly. 71 BASKETBALL KING g QUEEN Shirley Lambert, Sandra Parker, Bobbie Waller, and Jackie Schwaesdall were attendants for Queen Linda. Danny Bennett and Linda Taylor were chosen as basketball King and Queen by popular vote of the basketball boys and girls. DANNY BENNETT LINDA TAYLOR 72 QUEEN AND COURT Kay Bitting—Att. QUEEN CONNIE” Charlotte Rott—Att. 73 AUTOGRAPHS 74 «