Overton High School - Los Tejas Yearbook (Overton, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1984 volume:

ae ies See When they enter rhe dressing room, the hard- working foorball team is treared to a surprise. O.HS. cheerleaders and students have decorated their quarters before rhe Teneha game. In doing this they assure the players of their support and show pride and confidence in their ability to win E lace, Hope yOu NOV fury tnis yeary Can'+ watt Tul oe year conen all ya'll oer over to Ane BIG SR. HIGH ! ae ae Cd Tyecara. tS, Sy fre Pee 4 T 3 ble Of Contents U Opening. . 2. eies es 8 ee ee 2 Student: Life “ 2seree went sky ee ee 18 ampeding through the victory line of devored ns, senior Skip Stanger and junior Tres Rouquetre ad the determined Mustangs toward the run- OY : through sign and on ro a hard-earned victory over Teneha. parr y = fs v Se Making Our Marlk TN = | A ) — - i-™ , es at be 2 2 a a - ef ) ay (2: b� F 7 Le aes Ge ) pm, aa {- ” re ) - (Ae. 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Summer Workshop held ar Wills Lodge in Avenger, local officers, sophomore Amy O'Neal, juniors Sherry Henson and Deana Rinehart, and 2 Opening nior high, with Pony spirit, Thursday nighr games, and homework — new hori- zons to be seen and conquered. Remi- niscing, we saw all the joy and simplicity of our early years. High School brought a sense of excite- ment and anticipation for we were now becoming involved with sports, clubs and organizations, anc orher school activities. Thus, we furthered our intelligence, spread our knowledge, and left a special mark in everything we did, a mark we will always remember. seniors Dhustie Hendley, Shanerre Butler, and Missy Gardner mingle with the crowd of other officers who have come ro learn and share new ideos. jo uphold rradition, seniors Skip Sranger, Richard Williamson, and Martin Lite dispiay devilish grins as they opercte the Senior Class Barber Shop on ihe neads of fresnmen Kondy Stanley and Jim Pitts while those who are next in line warch in dismay. 2 eR ERT I Ge White expressing her Usual friendiy manner on ihe job, junior Melinda Gipson takes an order ar the _ Overton Dairy Queen before her shift ci work ends. _ Watching the ball from her seal in the cuniing booth and anticipating her fare, sophomere cheer leader Tonia West does her part in the Fourrh of July Celebration held at the Overton Ciry Pork. _ ... MaKing Our Marls - Opening S IR em eS = ss is With senior Kevin Dudo and junior Chip Graham looking on, several of their teammates stop an opposition player in his traci s as they play a home scrimmage game against Karnack, Practicing their half rime show for the first game, band members Brooke Barber, Deana Rinehart, Cheyenne Lunsford, D’Aun Rouquerre, Misry Stanger, Jill Sims and rwirlers Tracy McCartor, Amy Autrey, Leann Jackson and Carhy Eaves work to- ward achieving perfection. To impress the visitors at Open House, chemistry teacher Mr. Wayne Kirkpatrick wipes his lab counter to a glossy shine. 4 Opening 4 Preparation Makes The Difference Although everyone had his own ideas bbout getting ready for the new school are was no other experience 9egan like any other year | wo-a-day football workouts, long lummier band practices and shopping for ur back-to-school clothes. The cheer- =aders toned muscles and vocal chords, brepared sisits and posters, and spent nany hours decorating the halls. Twirlers bracticed new and more complicated loutines to dazzle foorball crowd We complained about how short the _ lummer had been. Sometimes we riped about the bruises, rhe hear, and Ne incomperence of new band mem- ers Who never seemed fo be able fo leep in step or in line. When school began we found our preparations had only begun. Now in- tense concentration was required nor only in foorball, volleyball, band and cheerleading practice, but also in history, English, algebra, and science. A murmur- ing was heard in the halls as we often felr frustrated and almost desperate when facing all that was required of us. lr seemed as though each time we had conquered one obstacle, another appeared. The cheerleaders dedicated their time to keeping school spirit alive. The seniors concentrated with diligence fo see that their last Homecoming was the best ever. The juniors made the fran- tic, last-minure preparations to make their prom more memorable than any other. Bur, as the year reached irs close, we realized thar the preparations we made for our high school activities were pre- paring us for the larger tasl s thar wil face us in the future. We faced each problem as it occurred and overcame Ir. Most of all, we realized that we were all together, growing, learning, and shar- ing. We gave each other confidence and strength so that even when our plans seemed to fal, we were nor alone. Togerher we made the sacrifices and difficult choices that enabled us to succeed. We built memories fo mark our ives, Because they feel their foorball ream deserves a trear, cheerleaders, sophomore Tonja Wes!, senior Missy Gardner, juniors Kirsren Hamilton, Angela Kilgore, Gina Null, and sophomore Kim Harris pre- pare some ‘goodies’ for a surprise. ,.. MOKING. Our Marl Q preseason basketball practice, ‘sophomore ty Stanger tests her dribbling skills on the new dn floor. : : Opening 5 After being “cured” by the spirit box, junior Kristen Hamilron is full of pep and enthusiasm in the Sisit performed by the cheerleaders at the first pep rally. Unable to play ar the Crossroads game because of couragemen, vigorously yelling his suppor. an injury, junior Alan Gieb contribures sideline en- bursting through the carefully prepared spirit sign, enior Kevin Duco follows cheerleaders Gina Nul, unior, Missy Gardner, senior, Kim Harris and Tonja cause of the growing intensity of an undefeated oN, sephemore Cathy Eaves and freshman ann Jackson beam with the expectation ond — ge of another win as they salute their Alma iter before the Leveretr's Chapel game. West, sophomores, and Angela Kilgore, junior; as they lead the team to the sideline before the Carlisle game. (OMe a eal “Spirit is the overall ee of all stu- cents toward a common goal. We all pull for each other — no matter what the ev can be infinite in strengt stated assistant = foorball Welsh. _ Every week the Mustang spirit contin- ued to grow and there were more and more people getting involved in the ac- tivities. A whole new feeling of energy was in the air that surrounded the cam- pus, the community, the student — the faculry, and the townspeople. _ arles Long said, “A crowc can real ly get a foorbal ream firec-up. When someone says a team |s fired-up, what they're really saying Is, this team coach Dan While extending congrarularions to freshman Anth- ony Kennedy after his big olay, freshman Sracy Cook and other teammates show excitement and pride ai the Crossroads game. Spirit Marlss Progress Fomcnon has a lot of soir. lr was very easy fo promofe spirit when our team was 9-0 and had the chance fo make it fo the play-offs. Thar was a fantastic feeling — bur spirit didn’t just indicate that our ream was winning. We showed spirit regardiess of the our- come of our contests and compefitions. Spirir has boosted us and made us want to do better. A school with spirit rhat we never lost, we made memories, showed spirit and hailed our Alma Mat- el : Making Our Mark Opening 7 Os = “oles O nih Q Cc Y S) a Ly sY SEE ANON ATMOS A A ie ie Ria huni ener ciamic cil TM sol) 8 Seniors emory is a feeling, ajoke,asmile, close foorball game on a cold, windy our separare ways with anticipation and ‘Iris a warm, treasured moment Friday night; those long hours spent on _ fear of the unknown focusing our lives in in our hearts and recalled decorations for our prom: and finally the the cirection of the success and happi- Jaughrer, and pride. We all joy of graduation which seems to rake ness for which our years of school have mories of high school: thar 30 long but comes so soon. Now we go__ prepared us. en Seniors 9 10 Homecoming Wild And Zany ... To most students, Homecoming meant a whirlwind week of wild activi- ties. Ir was a special part of the school year when everyone dressed up on each day of the week. During these days we saw everything from punky Punk Rockers to those crazy, zan y hats created for Hat Day. Everyone looked forward to Homeco- ming week — decorating the halls, dressing in wild costumes, and selling spir- it links for five cents apiece. We all wantr- ed to make the longest chain to show that our class had the most spirit. “Homecoming is the most exciting week all year long!’ said junior Sherry Henson,’ and the best day of all is Green and White Day.” We all wore our green and white shirts, socks, and anything else we could find that was in our school Proving thar spirit can be built through participation, freshman, Lisa Webb, dispiays the har thar she colors. All week long, classes competed for the spirit stick that was to be award- ed at the Friday morning pep rally. Ev- eryone yelled as they walked through the halls from class to class. “it was a time to show off the school spirit and pride,’ stared junior Susan Sudweeks. The excitement built from day to day and was greatly emphasized when, after a week of activities, we walked to our cars which were covered with shoe polish graffiti. This pepped all of us a little higher. “Ir gives me a sense of impor- fance when people look at me and know I'm from Overton High School,’ junior Melinda Gipson said. By the time each day had ended, we all had an- other group of memories that made a mark in our lives. created for Hat Day during Homecoming activiries. Ar the morning pep rally, sophomores Nickie Young, Tonja West, Kim Harris, Missy Willlamson, and Misty Stanger stretch our their class s chain of spirit links for the winning measurement. Because a look is noticeable, a an junior fon Herrin, eee the p05 er she construct- _ ed using her artistic talent: Homecoming 1 | | To raise spirit among the student body, as well ¢ the townspeople, during the downtown Home® coming pep rally, cheerleaders show their acroba | ic skills. j And Anticipation Excitement Ad bd e HOMECOMING! Homecoming —- that one special game thar everyone awaited. This day brought excitement, anticipation, ener- gy, eagerness, and a lor of activiry. We especially looked forward to the morn- iNg pep rally with skits, competitions, and awards. We all felr proud of the enrhusi- asm generated in the pep rally thar morning. Although no one believed he had time to work on the skits, when performance time came, as junior Melin- da Gipson said, ‘the finished product looked grear.” With enthusiasm and determination, senior cap- tains Martin Litrle, Ronnie Davis, Kevin Dudo, Skip After a day of yelling in the halls to build spirit, we finished the school day with the afternoon, downtown pep ral- ly. Led by the police car with flashing lights, cheerleaders and twirlers marched to the middie of town. A crowd of peo- ple, old and young, stood in a circle thar, according to senior Dhustie Hendley, “signified a bond of unity of the people in support of the Musrangs.”’ Everyone, students and townspeople alike, were fired-up and ready for the Homrnecoming game. Stranger, Tony Jackson, and Bruce Wilprir return from the coin toss moments before rhe game with Harmony. SS ET AE SO Ta TS ET EPEC CTT TENE SC EEE ESC IOSE OL ET E EAI SEI A 12 Homecoming © Concentrating on finishing first, Kevin Dudo, senior | entry, competes in the morning pep rally activities. To show how the Mustangs will belittle’ the Har Machine when they participate in the Drama mony Eagles, third graders, Lance Lawless, Joimy —Club’s skir. Wilprt, and Joshua Green are spit out of the Green Full of spirit and ready for action, the High School Band enters the stands before the pre-game cere- mony on Homecoming night. Because they support their ream, Mustang fans shout “A foast to thee’ as they sing the school song at the downtown pep rally. rement as he is crowned the 1983 Home- coming Queen and receives a kiss from senior escort Missy Gardner, the wonderful AGM quarter- Homecoming 13 Time GrOWS ShCH Rush, Rush, Rush! The time for the Homecoming ceremonies and the game hurried toward us. Ir seemed we would never finish in time. And ir all had to be right. This had to be the besr ever. In everyone's mind were the ques- tions, “Who will get Homecoming Queen? Will our skit be good at the morning pep rally? Who will | go with to the Homecoming Dance? Will our team win tonight?’ junior Carole Eaves re- membered. Burterflies flutrrered in the stomachs of the senior nominees and the rest of the court. Anticipation bull in the dressing After many hours of rehearsal for Homecoming on the football field, kindergarteners Justin Lake and Samantha Beasley begin to think ir is all work and rooms as both court and team prepared fo go out and face the crowd. Each person involved wished the other the best of luck. Intense feelings of determination and optimism showed in the faces of every player, cheerleader, student, and fan. Their great desire to win created the unity of spirir necessary to succeed. Working together with pride in each oth- er and our school, from opening cere- monies to the game itself, it was a Homecoming fo remember. The finished product made a favorable and lasting impression on fans, students and alumni. no play as Mrs. Jackson and Mr. Price finally con- vince them to hold hands. Le 14 Homecoming Anticipation builds in the Queen Nominee’s dressing - room as seniors Dianne Fergason, Missy Gardner, — Debbie Findley, and Parsy Brown make last minute preparations for the pre-game ceremonies. his keen hands and steady eyes ro create the backdrop for the Queen and her cour, Making their way downtown in an orderly man- ner, these excited students are led by the enthus: astic cheerleaders, rwirlers, and band to the down- town pep rally which has been eagerly awaited al Homecoming 15 The: Stars. Senior Nominee: Debbie Findley Escort: [Rusty Hughes ‘As a child, many of us had dreams of being famous, seeing our name up in lights, and making a mark in life. This is the story of a group of people who have done just thar.’’ A hush fell over the stands and from the loud-speaker we heard senior Dhustie Hendley’s introduc- tion to open the ceremony. The theme of the ceremony was ’A Srar is Born.” From the stands, the fans and Moms and Dads saw the shape of a star form as the students rook rheir places. For the exes rerurning to the school rhat made such a mark in their lives, it was a time for seeing old friends, class- mates, and favorite reachers; a time fo discuss and reminisce abour the things they had achieved since graduation. Ar the sock-hop following the game, loud music played and the lignts were rurned low as colorful bulbs flashed in time with rhe music. Students and their dates danced in celebration of the most recent victory. Whether you were a fun-loving fresh- man or a past graduate, this was the time we were all together in the joy of being part of O.H.5. Homecoming Queen: Missy Gardner Escort: Skip Sranger Senior Nominee: Patsy Brown Senior Nominee: Dianne Escort: Bruce Wilorit Fergason 16 Homecoming Escort: Richard Williamson ag, 2h tsk egg aes ht ei ist. hee 1n0 1E1 is = ath ee ENE ee Homecoming 17 Student Life .. . Challenges Faced Marking life as a student started with kindergarten —- a place for rots to go for half a day so they can get used to being around other kids their age, learn the preliminary skills to prepare for first grade and, especially, ro ger used to being away from home and their moms. First graders found life a little harsher at first since they had fo spend the whole day away from home for the first time. They even had to learn things like read- ing and printing which were formidable tasks. Each elementary student found more goals faced him this year than in pre- vious years, bur as it drew to a close the accomplishments piled up and success was achieved. Then, how wonderful it was to be in Junior High. Everyone knows how cocky we were when school began. We knew everything, of course, and insisted that we be recog nized. Somehow, with each successive class though, we ma- tured and grew. At the start of the school year those of us in high school once again felr rhar special closeness to Our second home. It was tedious and exciting, boring and ri- During the assernbly for electing class favorites, sophomores, Kim Stewart, Nickie Young, Tina Han- 18 Studenr Life Division diculous, nervewracking and funny. Srill, it was uniquely ours. As freshmen, boys were marked with a special badge of honor. Our shaved heads left us a little proud, a little embar- rassed; but knowing we now truly be- longed. There were club activities to keep us busy and sports activities to enjoy. Bake sales in the halls, flowers and valentines, and lockers with surprises kept us going. We even had mice hunts in history class. Everyone especially enjoyed the Stu- dent Council sponsored dances and looked forward to each Friday night. The music was loud, the lights low, and we danced and laughed and celebrated to- gether. _ in the spring the juniors went into a frenzy of deep thought and concentra- tion preparing for the prom; meanwhile the seniors sat back and enjoyed the entertainment. The Sports banquet was a big hit and rhe FHA and FFA banquets and honors held a few surprises. We marked a good year, and as our resi- dent dry, wit senior Ronnie Davis said, “Overall, | guess you could say school was all right.” kins, Kim Harris, and Marl Croreau listen artenrively - as Coach Welsh lays our the rules. Ear, Dance Be Merry .. Boxes of balloons, streamers, paper and tape, marked the beginning of a beautiful collaboration of decorations. The band booster members worked dili- gently the night before the banquet. They even came back the next morning to do touchups. Their time and efforts were well appreciated. “This is my last band banquer,”’ said senior band presi- dent Debbie Findley, “| would like to thank these people (band boosters) for their time and concern. | really enjoyed the banquet.” The aroma of smoked charburgers filled the air as everyone sat and tried to be attentive while Mr. Beene stood to give the welcoming speech. At the con- clusion of his talk, Mr. Beene gave the head table permission to begin the line Waiting for the word ro fill their plares, sophomore Missy Waggoner, senior Rusty Hughes, and sopho- more Cara Scarborough discuss how much they like the decorations. To rock and roll tro the music being played, seventh grader Mandy Skeen, freshmen Sherry Haddock and Linda Branscom, senior Debbie Findley and freshmen Kim Foster and Leann Jackson stay on the dance floor for another song. [7s 5 OE 20 Band Banquet around the buffer. “The smoked ham- burgers were very good,”’ said fresh- man Leann Jackson. Mr. Lunsford and Mr. ‘Waggoner cooked for us. The lights dimmed and the music piped through the speakers as we fin- ished our last few bites. The dance floor remained deserted for the first few songs, but when the first brave couple stepped our, other dancers followed. The highlight of the evening had to have been during the second fo the last song. Some of the band students coaxed their director, Mr. Beene, to the dance floor while a fast song was playing. He became the life of the party! Sophomore Missy Waggoner concluded Everyone had a great time eating, dancing” and a merry old time was marked by all. : With hundreds of balloons around the room, these band students are enjoying the banquer theme “Up, Up and Away.” | While eating a wonderful meal of charburgers and side orders, Superintendent and Mrs. Bill Davis and Band Director and Mrs. Virgil Beene sit at the head table. To make sure they aren't left our, Band Director Virgil Beene and his wife Janet Beene get in line first While Dot Lamb, Principal Harold Stanger, and others look on with anticipation. At the Band Banquet in the Community Center Debbie Findley, pose in front of a beautifully deco- seniors Dianne. Fergason, Tracy McCartor and rated wall. Jancing to the bear, sophomore Missy Williamson ind Steve Latham are having a good time as the lisc jockey plays a favorite song. Band Banquet 21 | 22 FFA-FHA Banquets Themes Honored Honoring their theme, ‘Keeping America on the Grow,’ FFA members decorated the new cafeteria with flags and banners for their annual banquet held on March 30, 1984. After the opening ceremony, Presi- dent Keith Grammier, junior, gave a wel- coming speech. The freshmen Green- hands told the meaning of FFA and re- ceived their Greenhand pins. Presentations were made to Martin Litrle as Outstanding Senior; freshman Tammy Sprayberry, Scholarship Award; freshman Rubin Thompson, Star Green- hand; and freshman Dale Cobbs, Most Unselfish Member. “| think Dale really deserved that award,’’ commented ju- nior Heath Grammier. Building our American Community awards were made to Mustang Support- ers and Queen Price Garden Club. Princi- pal Harold Stranger was made an honor- during the ceremony at the banquet. Waiting to recire their part of the opening ceremo- ny, sophomore officers Amy O'Neal and Cathy Eaves follow the procedure in the program. With a warm smile and an expressive handshake, junior officer Rhonda McMillan presents a gift of appreciation to senior FHA Beau Richard Williamson ary member. The FHA also honored their theme, “The Greatest Show on Earth,” with brightly colored circus decorations for their annual banquer held May 1, 1984 at the Community Center. After President Shanette Burler, senior, welcomed everyone, she introduced the program. Entertainment was pro- vided by speech students Susan Sud- weeks and Carole Eaves. Dr. Judy Free- man from the University of Texas af Tyler talked about “making something out of yourself by finding our who you are and making changes for the better,”’ reported senior Dhustie Hendley. The FHA Beau, senior Richard William- son, was recognized and honorary membership awards were given to Clark Davis and Mary Alice Brown for their contributions to making a mark for FHA. After he is called to the front of the Community Center ar the FHA banquet Mr. Clark Davis receives } the Honorary Member Award for his cooperation with the club throughout the year. To accept rhe honorary member awarded for hef participation and service to the club, Mrs. Mary Alice Brown smiles and offers a handshake. a To receive the BOCA award for the Queen Price Garden Club, Mrs. Lillian Cohagen rises to shake hands with senior Martin Little in front of the FFA banquer guests. At the buffer style rable during the FHA banquer, freshmen Kim Foster and Leann Jackson try to balance as much food as possible on their plates. The honorary membership award is presented to High School Principal Harold Stanger, by junior Heath Grammier who also gives him a warm smile and a handshake. While still holding his plate of chicken, senior Brent John congratulates Coach Chester Roy who shows the BOCA award given to Mustang supporters. Visiting in the line to the buffer rable, freshmen homemakers Niklsii Adkins and Tammy Miller are anxious to see what the rest of the evening holds. FFA-FHA Banquets 23 Boosters Make Banquet Smasn An array of colorful decorations greet- ed the athletes, their parents and dates as they entered the Community Center where the Sports Banquet was held. On one wall, a multitude of action shots from the sports year were tacked on a board for everyone to view. On an- other wall pictures of the senior athletes formed a star. The Booster Club's efforts to make the Banquer the best ever were greatfully appreciated. The first table was called ro fill their plates and the others followed. After the delicious BBQ meal was finished, Coaches Sandra Job and Pat Gardner handed out certificates to the lady ath- letes. Coaches C.R. Evans, Dan Welsh, Chester Roy, and Arthur Talkingron gave the young men their certificates. Coach Talkington then presented the Billy Jack Roberson Award to Skip Stanger and the Lining up to see the mass of sports photos, Dr. Hamilron, Mr. Rhodes, Mr. Pitts, Mrs. Pitts. 24 Sports Banquer Mary Fleming Award to Missy Gardner. After Coaches Roy and Talkington had given very touching and inspiring speeches, Coach Roy presented the Coach of the Year plaque to Coach Ar- thur Talkington. The highlight of the evening was the slide presentation created by Mr. Charles Gardner and Dr. Monte Rouquette from phorographs of the sports year. Junior Wendy Mondier reported, “Ir took ap- proximately twenty hours fo pur togeth- er the slide show and it was worth sifting down and watching.’’ There were some grear shors of the athletes and coaches,”’ added junior Charles Long. To those who strived to win and won, and to those who tried their besr — even if they didn’t come in first — this was the year they made their mark. Chip Graham, and Anita Phelps review moments and memories of the Pravious sports season. As they view the photos pinned to a bulletin boal at the Sports Banquer, freshmen Trey DeGeur and Jim Menges look for themselves in action. Proud of their awards, seniors Skip Sranger (Billy Jack Roberson Award) and Missy Gardner (Mary Fleming Award) pose together after receiving thei trophies at the Sports Banquer. a a i Se ay NTE NS re ee Se i, | | While enjoying their BBQ dinner at the Sports Ban- ! quer, juniors Mike Rogers, Dewayne Phelps and his date Cindy Schnack watch their manners. To find our what's going to happen in tonight's Proceedings, freshmen Randy Stanley and Craig Jackson look over the program for the Sports Ban- quer. aT Nia tae Rca J Sitting in front of the “'srar'’, freshmen Stacey Cook, Linda Branscom, and Kim Foster discuss the decora- tions ar the Sports Banquet in the Community Build- ing. Sports Banquer 2A5) To return the favor, after the juniors presented their seniors Dianne Fergason and Missy Gardner — 26 Juniors await the Senior Will with eagerness and anxiety as the speakers approach the front of the Jr.-Sr. Prom Showing a style all their own seniors Kent John, Tony Jackson, Skip Sranger, and former graduate Russell Hughes pose for the camera ar the Junior- Senior Prom In line for refreshments the juniors, seniors, and their dates get acquainted as they wait to ‘dig in.” room. Enjoying a change of pace on the dance floor, junior Heath Grammier and his date, Tina Langford, look as if they are also enjoying each other's com- pany. © get the refreshment rable ready for the prom, oach Chester Roy puts the onion dip in a serving Up. Jamming to the bear, senior “Cool Cat’ Bruce Wilprit and his date, Linda Arterberry, enjoy the dancing. We've Got Tonite! Junior Carole Eaves welcomed us alll After hectic weeks of planning, juniors began final preparation for the Prom April 28. Early Friday afternoon they hur- ried to their respective tasks: some fo Tyler to pick up tables and chairs, others to the Community Center to begin the tedious job of decorating. Sometime after midnight, they packed up their jamboxes and tapes and left. As we stepped inside and saw the white gazebo covered with plants, we knew it was going to be a beautiful prom. Stars hung from the ceiling and the walls were covered with a deep blue paper sprinkled with silver stars. A dainty glass and a convenient program book were set at each place for souve- nirs. to the festivities. When Senior Skip Stanger stood and gave the return, he stuck in a sly reminder of the ‘‘After prom activities!”’ Next, juniors Sally Stroud, Kristen Hamil- ton, and Susan Sudweeks read the Prophecy, entitled ‘“‘Friday the 18th.” Their light-humored, slightly roasting, short st ory proved very entertaining for everyone. Then, seniors Dianne Ferga- son and Missy Gardner rose from their candle lit tables and read the Wil. After the shock and amusement of the Prophecy and Will wore off, every- one relaxed with refreshments and dancing. Jr.Sr. Prom 27 Who Are They In the hustle and bustle of going fo and frorn classes, there were those bright faces and outgoing personalities thar stood our in the crowd. Just a simple “Hello” or “How was that test?’ doesn't seem fo hold much significance by itself, bur those considerate gestures made marks in our minds. When the time came to choose who would be voted Mr. and Miss O.H.S., School Favorites, or Sweethearts and Beau, such things were recalled. These prestigious fitles were voted to those students who showed outstanding leadership abilities and personality. Differ- ent qualifications for each honor singled out the one who deserved thar position. Mr. and Miss O.H.S. were chosen by the faculty. The teachers looked for lead- ershio, academic standings, and citizen- ship in the senior nominees. Mr. O.H.5. was Richard Willlamson. He was a true leader in everything in which he partici pated. He gained the respect of all who met him in a courteous friendly manner. Miss O.H.S., Missy Gardner, an intelli gent person with a bright personality, was a leader in school and eagerly par- ticipated in any event or activiry de- signed to promore her school. These ' DROID RESP AESS FS Woh ' were the seniors that the faculty consid- ' ae tae: ee ii : frre ere fy “he tigog tA pert ree ae Re Laid we - ered as the best representatives of | [ | Be | lid a 2 2 2 OHS : HEZ EEFEET: School Beauty, Handsormie, ‘and School eet eeeEertré Favorites were seniors:chosen by alll sru- dents from seventh to twelfth grades. They were nominated by their senior Cossmares = Ronnie Davis; chosen as school hand- some, was a. well liked personaliry ar O.H.S. He had ‘a great dry humor that was appreciared by borh students and teachers, as well as being good-looking, And Miss O H S e . ‘ @ oO e and was outstanding in academics. continue p. 34. Rig : Williamson Missy Gardner 28 Honors Dhustie Hendley Richard Williarnson School Favorites ott Missy Gardner Ronnie Davis © S oO VY) o Cc oO a n°) c — oO o ran) O oO — ‘ Dhustie Hendley pee O oO wn jon ® cy VY) me Li. iamson ai i Richard W FHA Beau elms ioosidnien ery aiitiaraioitiliias 30 Honors Missy Cae we. received he honor a schoo an. _ had a bubbling spiri J a nice smile for everyone. 50, AS we _ learned from these leaders, physical attractiveness is not all we _ searched for in a Beauty and Handsome. We abo li Ked To see a beauty side a fhrough. : days seem foe more a ‘and See od junior Susan Sud- _ __ weeks. Male school favorite was Richard Williamson. He wosa - _very likeable and respected person. He was always fri iendly and stood as an example to the underclassmen. ____ Female school favorite, Dhustie Hendley, was friendly, in- _ _ volved, and considerare to the underclassmen as well as the upperclassmen. These ladies and cee emcn. S enecy and eyes for ail _ their endeavors made them examples for the res Of ihe _ student body. To be chosen as a Sweetheart or Beau of an organization was a great honor. The band members had many things to _ consider in choosing their sweetheart. They looked for a girl who had participated in band for a number of years and was a good leader. No one was allowed to know the results until a _halftime foorball 2 when ee 5 suspense was relieved. . The new band sweeear, senior Tracy. McCartor, was presented a bouquet of red roses. Tracy 2 represented _ the band with loyal orce The FHA Beau was nominated from among the male mem: bers by the female members of that club. Senior Richard Wiliarnson received the honor because the members of FHA _ felt thar his warm personality best represented their club. The members of FFA chose Dhustie Hendley their Sweer- _ heart. Junior Kin Bryan said “We look for a friendly, pretty girl,’ _ since she will represent the FFA ar convention and in comperi- __ tion with other clubs. Dhustie had a bright and ourgoing oo - : : : ality well representing the best ideals of FFA. ane . _ Making the choices for these honors was not easy. Many a 0 Sweetheart _ students were qualified. After much deliberation, we believe _ Tr a acy M cc arc or these students coy the a best of Our school, Honors 31 Achievers Honored Noisy chattering, stifled giggling, and nonchalant faces awaited the beginning of the annual Awards Assembly as stu- dents speculated abour who would get whar. Sly looks were seen and predic- tions were heard everywhere. Finally the first speaker announced the first awards and the speculations were end- ed. To begin the assembly the Valedictori- an and Salurarorian, Missy Gardner and Skip Stranger, were recognized by the Rusk County Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Adrienne Foster, representing the Cancer Society, presented certificates to those students involved in the production of the One-Act play and Mr. Jerry Bart- lett, representing the VFW, presented awards to the Voice of Democracy win- ners, sophomore Mistry Stanger, junior Su- san Sudweeks, and senior Dhustie Hend- ley. Senior Missy Gardner received the All A Honor Roll — Missy Gardner and Paul Haby. 32 Awards Assembly English, Scholarship, and Shorthand awards, as well as an award as year- book editor and Miss O.H.S. Senior Dianne Fergason was also recognized as yearbook ediror. Senior Ronnie Davis received the Sci- ence and Marth awards, Kristen Hamilton won the Speech award, Dhusrie Hend- ley won the yearbook copy award, Richard Williamson was recognized as Mr. O.H.S., Dewayne Phelps received the Home Economics award, Kristi Jarvis received the Drama award, Wendy Mondier won the Typing award, and Lisa Mitcham received the Social Studies award. Students were also recognized for Per- fect Attendence, A Honor Roll, A and B Honor Roll, and Best All-Around Jr. High Boy and Girl. Awards were presented to individual students selected by their teachers in rec- ognition of acheivement in subject areas. oot “ey x A ' Richard Williamson — Mr. O.HS. All A B Honor Roll — Carhy Eaves, Amy O'N- eal, Wendy Mondier, Misty Stanger, Tonja West Missy Gardner — Rusk Co. Chamber of Com- merce, English, Scholarship, Shorthand, Miss OHS: : Ronnie Davis — Marth, Science. Lisa Mitcham — Social Studies. F f and nor pictured Tammy Sprayberry. Perfect Attendance — FRONT ROW: Ricky Barnes, Craig Jackson, Will Sudweeks, Jerry Don Hopper. MIDDLE ROW: Mary Ann Ware, Angela Blevins, Craig Srevens. BACK ROW: Lakisha Wiilorir, Lisa Webb, Hearth Grammier and Randy Sranley Outstanding seventh grader — Jill Sins; Director Vrigil Beene; Outstanding senior — Debbie Find- Fat Sas t Meg rpistvers sie: Siete | a ppsip Stanger — Rusk Co. Chamber of Com- Wendy Mondier — Typing. Kristen Hamilton — Speech. }merce. | Kristi Jarvis — Drama. Susan Sudweeks — Voice of Democracy. Misty Stanger — Voice of Democracy. Dean Sims — Best All Around Jr. High Boy. Holly Welch — Best All Around Jr. High Girl. Awards Assembly 33 34 Graduation Tears, Hope, Joy Nervous chatter, fidgeting fingers and sweaty palms characterized the 1984 graduating seniors as they waited in the halls and dressing rooms before their grand entrance. The auditorium began to fill with the friends, family and loved ones while seventeen classmates walked outside and prepared them- selves for the crucial moment. Some tears and a lot of smiles glimmered in the two p.m. sun as Mr. Stanger announced that it was “‘time’’. Every senior was aware of the mo- mentousness of the occasion as their un- usual solemnity showed. Bur, typically, the seriousness of the occasion was re- lieved as Dianne Fergason received a round of applause, and a few giggles, as she stepped up the stairs and out of her shoe, when she was awarded the Queen Price Garden Club and Reg. 7 Education Office Personnel Scholarships. Ronnie Davis received the Kilgore Col- After waiting thirteen years to graduate, Ronnie Davis not only receives his freedom, bur also the Kilgore College Presidential Scholarship recognizing him as one of the elite. As junior usher Kristi Jarvis looks on, the graduates take their places in the front of the auditorium for the very lasr time. lege Presidential Scholarship; Missy Gard- ner the Valedictorian, Chamber of Com- merce and Billy Jack Roberson Memorial Scholarships; and Debbie Findley was awarded the Mary Fleming Memorial Scholarship. Leaving the auditorium when the ceremony drew fo a close, their pace slowed as they neared the door and the realization of this final moment seemed to overcome them. After a split-second of blank-faced expressions, a couple of hars flew in the air, a shout or two rang our and tears and laughter flowed. The close-knit family that had experienced so much together throughour the years would never again be as it had once been. Although there were many sad ‘goodbyes’ and hopeful 'so longs’’, the senior class of ‘84 found themselves ready to begin a new life and make a new mark. Nervously waiting to enter the auditorium fo graduation ceremonies, seniors seriously conside; their future. we, SH EMe ie LL LEE py ig : zd .s TE — The faces and clasped hands of Missy Gardner and Dhusrie Hendley, reflect the uniquely senior emo tions of happiness, sorrow, and impending separa- tion. Flashing those pearly whites, senior Bruce Wilprir is, without a doubr, ready to graduate. While reading the class history during the gradu- ation ceremony, senior Dianne Fergason struggles fo remain calm while the feelings of senior togeth- erness and loss engulf her. Graduation 35. People .. Being Ourselves No two people were alike although we had a lor of things in common; the good things — like foorball games, pep rallies, band; and the bad things — like algebra, history, English and civics. Bur the differences in attitude and personal- iies were what gave us character and made us unique. “The combination of personaliries makes school more excif- ing, remarked junior Toni Herrin. A school year is more than jusr the time spent in the “hallowed halls’, though. For us, it was the summer activi- ties of swimming, waterskiing, boating and perfecting our tans. Ir was catching up on the soap operas and shaping up with workshops, band practices and workouts. Then, when school began, we looked forward to that magic hour when we could be ourselves. “| cannot wait until the 3:30 bell, not only to ger a break from school worl, bur also to do the things | like to do,” commented junior Sally Stroud. We played tag foorball, one-on-one baskerball, golf, jogged and worked after school. We also continually drove around town to see everybody and fo be seen. Weekends, though, were the besr. We made for the night-spors in the larger cities around us or, if the ‘fast lane’ was roo fast or a bore — we went fo the movies and out fo eat. We stayed busy. Junior Lisa Mitcham had it right when she said, “Whether it was summer vacation, weekends or during the school year, our students were innovative enough fo conquer boredom!” New class rings creare a stir ar junior class meer- Listening carefully to be sure she gers the orde correctly, sophomore Nickie Young works dilegenie| ly ar the concession stand for the Bera Cub. make sure they received them exactly as or ing, juniors Scott Campbell and Jim White exam- dered. 3 ine their symbol of achievement carefully to 36 People Division a sion Div “People James New ce fens ng w argu ile oirit SNOWS Seniors Do Well In Sports And Academics Though they teased and harassed the other students frequently, the seniors of '84 had a group personality thar was individual from any other class on cam- pus. Leading their underclassmen and exemplifying the “‘senior role,’’ these fun-loving, but goal-seeking pupils showed their spirit and determination in everything they did. Beginning with their freshman year, The ‘‘Mean Green Machine” began to get meaner. As seniors, Ronnie Davis, Skip Stanger, Kevin Dudo, Martin Little, Tony Jackson, Bruce Wilprit, and Richard Williamson led the Mustangs to the quar- ter-final football compertition. In track, Ke- vin Dudo’s skill at throwing the discus sent him to the state competition. President: Shanerte Butler Vice-President: Bruce Wilprit Secretary Treasurer: Dianne Fergason Reporter: Debbie Findley Senior golf team members Dianne Fergason, Debbie Findley, Missy Gardner and Richard Williamson advanced to state; the boys’ team for the fourth con- secutive year, the girls’ ream for the third year. Shanette Bulrer used her oursranding athletic ability to honor her school in bas- kerball, track, and volleyball. Her senior year resulted in phone calls and tryouts for college scholarships. Sports weren't the only areas in which seniors excelled. Missy Gardner did well in the district shorthand competition and advanced to regional. She also was sec- ond at the state journalism convention for yearbook graphic design. Ar this same convention, Dianne Fergason won (continue p. 41) Patsy Laverne Brown Band-1,2; FHA-1,2,3,4; Volleyball-1,2; Baskerball-1,2; Class Reporter-2; Class Vice- President-3; Tennis-3; Student Council Represenrative-4; Library Club-1,2,4, Presi- dent-4; Homecoming Queen Nominee-4. Shanette Lashelle Butler Volleyball-1,2,3,4, Co-Caprain-1, Captain 2,3,4; Baskerball-2,3,4; 1st team All- District-3,4; Track-2,3,4, High Jump-2nd District-2, 200m Dash-3rd District-3, 2nd District, 2nd Regional, 7th Stare-2, 100m Dash-2, 1st District-2, 400m Relay-2, 38 People 2nd District-3, 4th Regional-3, 800m Relay-2, 2nd District-3, 6th Reginald, FHA-1,2,3,4, VP-3, Pres.-4. : Ronnie H. Davis Foorball-1,2,3,4, All District 2nd team Offense-3,4; School Handsome-4; Class Favorite-4; Science Award-4; Math Award-4; Track-3; Homecoming Escort; Student Council Representative-1,2; FFA-1,2; Bera Club-2; UIL Typing-3. William Kevin Dudo 4 Porbali4,2,3,4, AllDistrict-2,3, All Areo-2, All East Texas-4; Track-2,4, Discus-2nd strict, 2nd reo, Stare-4, Shotpur-ord a 4. Class Favorire-1; Class Hand- ianne Reina F ergason 'ho's Who-3; Yearbook Sraff-1,2,3,4, Editor 3,4, Ad Section Design-Grd Srate-3, firor Award-4; GolfSrare-2,3,4; Band-1,2,3,4, Sweepstakes-1,3, VP-3, All Dis- ct-1,2,4; Srudenr Council Parliamenrarian-4; Class Sec. Treas.-3,4; Class Favor- coming Queen Nominee-4, Homecoming Duchess-3; FHA-1,2,3,4, Patsy Laverne Brown Shanette Lashelle Butler Ronnie H. Davis William Kevin Dudo Dianne Reina Fergason Deborah Lynn Findley 5th VP-3; Volleybal1,2; Basketball-2; One-Act Play-1; 4H Parl.-3; Reg. 7 AEOP cae Deborah Lynn Findley Golf-Srate-2,3,4; Class Favorites-3,4; Class Reporrer-4; Homecoming Queen Nominee-4; Band-1,2,3,4, President-4, Outstanding Senior-4, Sweepstakes-1,3; Yearbook Sraff-1,2,3,4, Certificare-4; Perfect Atrendance-3; FHA-1,2,3,4; Volley- ball-1,2,3; 4H-4,2,3,4, VP-3. People 39 40 People Melissa Lynn Gardner Cynthia Lynn Glenn Dhustie LaDann Hendley Rusty Jay Hughes Tony G. Jackson Brent Ray John Melissa Lynn Gardner Valedictorian-4; Miss OHS-4; School Beauty-4; Homecoming Queen-4; Cheer- leader-1,2,3,4, Capr.-3,4; Bera Club-2,3,4, Pres.-4; Golf-Srare-2,3,4, Dist Reg. Med.-3,4; Volleyball-1,2,3, Capr.-2; Srudenr Council Officer-3,4: Class Officer- 1,2,3; Yearbook Sraff-1,2,3,4, Editor-3,4, Ediror Award-4; Class Beaury-2,3; FFA Sweetheart-3; Homecoming Duchess-1; FHA-1,2,3,4, Officer-2,3,4; Band-1,2, Stare Quarret-2, Sweepsrakes-1; Who's Who-3,4; NLSA Award-4; Mary Fleming Award-4; Rotary Award-4; Shorthand Award-4; Scholarshio Award-4; Eng. Award-4; RC Chamber of Commerce Award-4; Soc. Disting. Am. Stds.-3; US Bus. Ed. Award-3; Acc. Award-3; VFW Award-3; UIL Shorthand-4, Reg; UIL Typing-3, Alt. Reg; All “A” Honor Roll-3,4; A-B Honor Roll-1,2. Cynthia Lynn Glenn FHA-1,2,3,4; Library Club-3; Tennis-3,4; Speech and Drama Club-4. Dhustie LaDann Hendley 4 Cheerleader-1,2,3; FFA Sweerheart-4; School Favorire-4; Srudent Council-1, or cer-3,4; Yearbook Sraff-1,2,4, Copy Ediror-4; FHA-1,2,4, VP-4; Volleyball-1, yc) Class Favorite-1; One-Act Play Crew-1; Band-1,2: Class Vice Presidenr-2; Tennis-2 nt eA a ee i 7 ai Personalities Shine Classmates Find Unique Outlets For Personal Interests (cont. from pg. 38) (a ee OT TREES Hi | third for advertising layout design. Dhustie Hendley From the quiet, dry-humored personalities of Ron- won the local Voice of Democracy contest and was nie Davis or Debbie Findley, to the innocent hilarities }) sixth in the area contest. provided by Brent John or Dianne Fergason, there Some students had outside interests that were was always a laugh to be found in a senior class- ') unique also. Skip Stanger managed and performed in room. They learned together, laughed together and an amateur rock-n-roll band while Tracy McCartor matured together. _ taught tap dancing. Auromorive skills sent Kevin Dudo When it was finally time for them to go their | fo national competition through 4-H Club particioa- separate ways, the accomplishments of the class of | tion. Each of the eighteen seniors had something ‘84 left memories for them to cherish and a mark to | special to offer. be remembered forever. Class Beauty and Handsome: Class Favorites: Tracy McCartor Ronnie Davis Kevin Dudo Debbie Findley « Football,2,3,4, All-District 3,4, All Areo-3, Capt -4; Basketball-,2,3,4, All-Distric- 3,4, Capr-4; FFA1,2,.3, Greenhand Conducting Team-1,2,3; FHA-4: Hoy Club-4, Treasurer-4; | Handsome 2; Homecoming Escort-1. Brent Ray John : _ FFA-1,2,3,4, Quiz Team-1, Greenhand Degree: 4, Gene Cond Org on 1 2 Studenr Advisor-4, Golf District Team, 3; Foorball-4. Class Henesome- 3; Speech and La Club-4. _ W ere Tripping Seniors Take A Charter Bus To Six-Flags One of their last chances to be together finds these excited seniors, FRONT ROW: Parsy Brown, Kent John, Brenr John, Tony Jackson, Debbie Findley, Skip Stanger, Cindy Glenn, Martin Little, Dianne Fergason, Missy Gardner, and Dhusrie Hendley, gathering in the back of the chartered bus just before pulling our for their all night parry ar Six Flags. As the chartered bus rolled down the highway toward Dallas, the jambox played and everyone discussed what he would ride first. Most of them had their minds set on getting something to eat before doing anything else, though. Although the trip seemed fo take Too long, the seniors’ enthusiasm was still ar an all time high when the bus finally pulled through the gates of Six Flags at 5:00 p.m., May 11. As soon as the bus parked, the seniors fled our the door on their own until 4:00 a.m. They scattered themselves among the vast crowd fo find excitement; and they found it! ‘‘The rides were fantastic, ’’ said senior Dhustie Hendley, 'l think we rode most of them!”’ A wonderful addition to the usual Six Flags amusements, Huey Lewis -and the L News started rockin’ us with the “Heart of Rock-n-Roll” through “| want a New Drug. ’ “| had grear seats!’’ said senior rocker Skip Sranger whose antics on the way home were a pretty good imitation of the group. As we straggled to the bus at 4:00 a.m., wet from the water rides, tired of walking, and ready to go home, most of us were still sorry fo see the night end so soon. The trip home was rather quiet. A few low murmurs were heard from those who weren't exhausted enough to sleep. But as the bus wheeled into the familiar surroundings of Overton ar 7:30 a.m., eyes groggily opened, bodies stretched and fourteen tired and happy seniors got off the bus and went home to their nice, warm beds. Kent Jay John FFA-1,2,3,4, Greenhand Award-1, Chapter Conducting Team-1,2; Foorball-1; Golf-2; Speech and Drama Club-4; Library Club-2. Martin David Little Foorball-1,2,3,4; FFA-1,2,3,4, Officer-4; Agriculrure Award-4; Track-1,2. Tracy Elizabeth McCartor 42 People Band-1,2,3,4, VP-4, Sweethearr-4, State Quarrer-2, Sweepstakes-1,3; Twirler- | 1,2,3,4; One Act Play-State-1,2, All Star Cast-Area-2; Class Beauty-4; Volleyball - 1,2; Tennis-2; FHA-1,2,3,4, Parliamentarian-2; UIL Speech-1; Speech and Drama : Club-1,2,3,4; Yearbook Sraff-1,2,3,4; UIL Typing-3. Skip Stanger Salutatorian-4; Rusis Co. Chamber of Commerce Award-4; Foorball-1,2,3,4, Abi District Lineback-3,4, All Area Lineback-3,4, All East Texas Lineback-4, Capr. 4; . j ' Greenhand-1. FHA-2. 3,4, Beau-3, Srudent Council VP-3, Student Council Pres.-4; Homecoming Queen Escort-4; Homecoming Escort-3; One Act Play-2, Best Acto District, All Star Casr-Area, Regional, Store. Richard Allan Williamson Mr. OHS-4; School Favorire-4; Golf-Srate-1,2,3,4, Regional 1st Medals.2, Region- q2! Srd Medalist-3; Foorball-1,2,3,4, Capr.-4, All Area Runningback3; FHA-4, Baskerball-, 23,4, AllDistricr-4, eo -A. Bily Jack Roberson Award-4; FFA, Kent Jay John Martin David Little Tracy Elizabeth McCartor Skip Stanger Richard Allan Williamson Bruce Edward Wilprit Beau-4; Homecoming Queen Escortr-4; Homecoming Escort-2: FFA-1,2,3, Star Greenhand-1, VP-3. Bruce Edward Wilprit Foorball-1,2,4. Baskerball-3; Class Parliamenrarian-1; Class Vp. 4. Class Favorire-2; FFA-1,2,8, Greenhand-1, Conducting Team-1,2; Track-1,2,3; Homecoming Queen Escort-4; Soeech and Drama Club-3; FHA-4. People 43 Juniors Juniors Juniors Juniors Juniors Juniors Juniors Juniors Juniors Juniors Juniors Juniors Juniors Juniors Juniors Juniors Juniors U0 0) {e) a oO Charles Long President Rhonda McMillan Secretary - Treasurer Toni Herrin Reporter Gina Null Vice-President Dewayne Acreman Amy Autrey John Boyle Kin Bryan Scorr Campbell Kevin Dukes Carole Eaves Alan Gieb Melinda Gipson Chip Graham Heath Grammier Keith Grammier Kristen Hamilton Dewayne Hawkins Sherry Henson Toni Herrin John Holt Jerry Don Hopper Kristi Jarvis Class Beauty and Handsome: Class Favorites: Angela Kilgore and John Boyle Deana Rinehart and Dewayne Phelps _ Weldon Kennedy Angela Kilgore Charles Long Rhonda McMillan Lisa Mitcham Wendy Mondier Gina Null Dewayne Phelps Bobby Raney Deana Rinehart _ Mike Rogers Tres Rouquette Melissa. 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Amy O'Neal Mike Pellham Anita Phelps D’ Aun Rouquetre Cara Scarborough Becky Sprayberry _ Misty Stanger Craig Stevens Kim Stewart Angela Stil Will Sudweelks Doug Wade Waggoner Mary Ware Tonia West Missy Williamson _ _ Nickie Young ¢ udoc SS4OLWOYdOS. SBIOWOSOS sa10WOYdOS sa1owoydos S810LUOUdOS sasowoydos | sa10Luoydos Sa10WUOYdOS sa4oUoydos People 47 Nikki Adlkins Michele Arnold Kathy Barela Chris Barnes Laura Bell Schona Blevins Cassandra Brager Linda Branscom Tim C hester Dale Cobbs Chris Cook Sracey Cook Philip Cox Chris Creekmur Trey DeGeurin Ricky Driver Sherry Driver Brenda Florence Kim Foster Ronald Freeman Leesa Glaspie Sally Goff Freshmen Freshmen Freshmen Freshmen Freshmen Freshmen Freshmen Freshmen Freshmen Freshmen Freshmen Fresh 48 People Leann Jackson Secretary - Treasurer Tres Skeen Reporter Sherri Haddock President Randy Stanley Vice-President Class Beauty and Handsome: Class Favorires: Cheryl Middlebrooks and Randy Stanley Laura Bell and Stacey Cook Sherri Haddocks _ Brud Hankins Lisa Hawkins © _ Tammy Honeycutt Lisa Hughes Leann Jackson Janice Johnson Anthony Kennedy Lisa Melton - Jim Menges Chery! _ Middlebrooks Kevin Moore Robbie Netherland Jie Pitts Stephen _ Rhodes. Tres Seen onmy ‘Sprayberry: Randy Stanley Rubin Thompson Phyllis Wallace lisa Webb Ron Willardson Melynca _ Wright DQ cme, Dm n a 8 a oe Wn @ = DQ A 2 3 ig) ce -_ oO a 2 a) = D n @ 2) D a oF = oO Ss _ v a @ 5 aa o Vn 2 = D S Say QD a = q@ = mee) = QD A = @ o Oo iva} oo People 49 Rodrick Adams Clifford Akers Lori Barber Jennifer Bowman Troy Brager Sheri Brown Paul Bynum - Aaron Daniels Tricia DeGeurin Lou Driver Lance Dunton Clarence Foster Dorerha Gardner Sabrina Gaston Jackie Grant Rosiland Hamilron Elisa Haynes Eighth Eighth Eighth Eighth Eighth Eighth Eighth Eighth Eighth Eighth Eighth Eighth Eighth Eighth Eighth Eighth Eighth Eighth 50 People David McLane Reporter Sara Mondier Secretary - Treasurer Staci Hogg Vice-President Cheyenne Lunsford President Class Beauty and Handsome: Sara Mondier and Aaron Daniels Class Favorites: James Reagan and Staci Hogg Marcus Wright Crystal Hill Staci Hogg foe Hot Lisa Hopper Potricia Hunter LaWanda Jackson Hunter Little Cheyenne Lunsford David McLane - Sera Mondier Chris Olson James Reagan Dean Sims Holly Welch Lakisha Wilorit 69 YIYOg UNO UIY6R UUOR WIY6g YYuGg WY6R 4YU6R W463 YIL6g Yuba UL UIN6_ YL6g YU6E YLOR UIYO YY People 51 CG © Y VY + Cc © e) VY - C o WY VY) = c ‘ = Y VY ce © Y VY = C. ov ) VY = c © ed) VY = Cc ) Y VY = C ov co) VY = C. © = Y VY Le . © oe Y Vy [ . a J) oO) VY £ Ce © od) VY -— G o) cD) Ta) 52 People Kevin Cameron Reporter Patty Gieb Secrerary - Treasurer Jill Sims Vice-President Kelly Cook President Brian Arnold Anthony Arterberry Jamie Autrey Linda Baker Ricky Barnes Mart Bounds Calvin Brager Laura Bynum Kevin Cameron Sreven Chester Kelly Cook Troy Cook Donna Deigarn David Freeman Anthony Gardner Party Gieb Tommy Gipson Adrian Goodacre Chris Grant Jimmy Henson Janer Holt Kelly Jackson LUshac U9M9§ YIUEAES YEARS UUENEG UUENES YIUSAEE UILBMES_YVEAEG YUANES UUEASE YLBASS LAKES UILDARS 4 Class Beauty and Handsome: Class Favorites: Tina Still and Kelly Cook Donna Dalgarn and Calvin Brager Lois Ray | Jackson — Regina McDonald Nikki Orendorff Michael Payne - Ben Petry Donny Pryor __ Ross Reeves MIL BED Bubba Rhoades David Ridde Sil Sims _ Mandy Skeen Shelly Srevens _ Tina Sril Monty Thomas Lori Turner Derrick Wade Dylan Wallace Vickie Washington Kwame West Chris. 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Ambern Hearher Bass Samantha Beasley Brian Benson Cain Black Christopher Breashears Dewayne Brown Justin Brown Brenda Michelle Charles Jennifer Daniels Mandy Dowden Scotr Duncan Nicholas Edwards Zachary English Brandon George Charles George Jamie Gilmore Michelle Glidewell Sherry Goodrum Jerome Hawkins Chris Jackson Junior Jackson Travis Jackson Bill Kennedy Justin Lake Kenji Marlin Justin Martin _ Nicholas Martin Chrissy Matlock Jeffrey Moffer Troy Parrish Julie Price Mary Lou Rhodes Corey Roy Nilisi Scott Nakita Smith Brandon Stewart Joey Stewart Micah Waller Sonya Washington Tonya Washington Shonta West Holly Williamson Jenny Worley Kindergarten Kindergarten Kindegarten Kindergarten Kindergarren Kindergarten Kindergarten Kindergarten Kindergarten 60 People _ FRONT ROW: Roger Moore, President: Mary Kath- Paul Silvey, John Welch, John Harper, Hal Grammier, Bil Davis, Superin- Secretary; James Kear, Vice President. BACK ROW. tendenr. — _ Virgil Beene Band Director Mary Alice Brown Third Grade GY Paul Burch Elementary Principal ye Patricia Butts Fourth Grade ; Jerry Cagle . ce 8 Sixth Grade Andy Chiles Kindergarten Thelma Cohagen Second Grade Bill Davis Superinrendent Elizabeth Dipprey Special Educarion C.R. Evans Coach-Marh Pat Gardner Business Corine Gieb Plan A-Aide Elaine Gilbert Special Education Linda Gladney Plan A-Aide Dennis Goff Maintenance Jo Green Drama-English-Hisrory Don Hall Maintenance Lauri Hallford Fourth Grade People 61 62 People Teachers Builf Foundations Students have often thought of teach- ers as the number one enemy or ‘the bad guys.’ But our teachers helped us build our foundarions in education. Junior Susan Sudweelks commented, ‘We have all thought that too much home- work, fedious classwork assignments and other ‘boring’ school work would cause some type of permanent damage fo us, bur it is whar we must do fo become educated and succeed in life.” The faculty also helped us accomplish our goals and recognize opportunities we might otherwise have overlooked. Phyllis Harper High School Secretary Billie Jackson Home Economics Dorothy Jackson Cafeteria Manager Jimmie Jackson Cafereria Vivian Jefferies Librarian Sandy Job Girls Coach-Marh Wayne Kirkpatrick Math Clemmie Kitchings Cafereria Frank Lothridge Maintenance-Bus Driver Jane Luptak Second Grade Billie McLane Elementary Secretary Sheila Merchant Special Education James O'Donnell History Sabrina Parish Sixth Grade Tony Price Vocarional Agriculture Lila Roberson English-Spanish Louise Roberson Secrerary Assisrant Sharlot Rouquette Fifth Grade As English teacher, Mrs. Lila Roberson stated, ‘There are three D's to success — desire, dedication, and discipline.”’ The first two, we created inside our- selves. The lasr, discipline, we obtained with assistance from our teachers. Bur our faculry was more than just teachers. Over the years they became our counselors, babysitters, nurses, and even our friends. ‘Teachers help us un- derstand our work, our feelings, and our dreams,’ said junior Wendy Mondier. As we began fo mature we realized thar they were not our enemies. These dedicated and inspired people who were with us each day, mofivated us fo discover our weaknesses so we could overcome them and helped us to in- crease our strengths so we could use them to our advantage. These leaders stood back our of the sporlight instead of taking credit, al- though they offen rook rhe blame when failure occurred. They have used their various skills and abilities fo bring our our best. As Coach Chester Roy observed, “If | always give the best rhar | have to my students, the rewards will be grear!” Attending Open House in the new building, Superintendent Bill Davis, listens to the raxpay- ers who made the new facility possible Chester Roy Coach-Health Essie Sheppard Teacher's Aid Thelma Smith Cafeteria Suzanne Shamburger Speech-English Harold Stanger High School Principal Adrienne Stern Counselor Jean Stroud Science Arthur Talkington Coach-Science Pam Vetsch Third Grade Barbara Wall School Nurse Lula Mae Wallace Cafereria-Mainrenance Julie Watson Fifth Grade Nita Watson First Grade Dan Welsh Coach-Science Kathleen Wright First Grade Lana Young Administrative Secrerary People 63 In ready position, sophomore Amy O'Neal waits the return of her rennis ball from her opponent's side of the mer while she practices after school. Marked By Through the seasons of different sports; fo orball, track, baskerball, rennis, volleyball, and golf, a sense of pride grew and marked the students with uni- fied strength. Our common goal, to be the best we could be, made us work hard to be assets fo our reams. This bond drew us closer rogether as friends as well as teammates and fellow students. Learning to worls together, making friends, improving ourselves, and straying in shape were some of the things each of us gained by participating in sports. Stamina drills pushed us to our limits, although after school practices cur our social lives considerably. Competition with other teams made us realize thar, win or lose, practice pays off. In addition, we earned a feeling of self; orth that made us harder workers Pride and better citizens in general. Being athleres required more than working off season, after school, and during practice. It toolx dedication to fit- ness at all times. Many of our arhleres excelled in more than just one sport as well as carrying this dedication into aca- demics.. The school and community also bene- fired from our sports activities. Our exper- iences in sports helped launch students into the community and prepared them fo be upstanding citizens. The people of our city stood behind our teams and supported the school with common bonds of pride. Together, we not only won games but we also found faith and security in ourselves and the future. Listening fo encouragement from senior Richard psyches herself up for the 1600 meter run af the Williamson, a nervous junior Rhonda McMillan Sabine Track Meer. 64 Sports Division a Aine aes storr me 440 meter reloy.- Sports Division 65 state _Quarter-Finalist - Pitrs, Stacey Cook, De ayne Phelps, Jim Menges, | yo Tres Kin Bryan, Brady Middiebroo Rogers, Rubin — : win Mone, Litle, Scort Campbell, Kevin Thompson, and Kevin Moor SECOND ROW: Rich- Coach Dan Welsh, 7 Coach Chester Roy. Overton Bullard © _ Overton Crossroads Overton Leverett’s Chapel Overton Carlisle © Overton pormeny _ _ Overton _ Overton Overton — Overton Union Hill Overton Tenaha . Bi-District: Overton 30 Lindsay © Regional: _ Overton 27 Italy Quarter-Finals: Overton 10 Celeste ReEOCOMC000 a 66 Varsity Foorball Ithough these underclassmen don't always play, ey show great spirit and support for their rear as hey warch them line up another victory. “When foorball starred, everyone had high hopes. We had practice every- day and, sometimes, even on Satur- day,’’ commented junior foorball player, John Boyle. Beginning in early August, “We worked hard on quickness everyday, said another junior player Tres Rou- quette. Each player kept pushing, hoping their dedication to conditioning and training would pay off. A very special group of men devoted their time and effort to building, not only the team’s self-confidence, bur also their skills. These men knew thar the team had the talenr and ability to be winners. ‘Due to the assistance of line coach, Chester Roy, the offense was able to move the ball up and down the field on its Opponents and the defensive line proved fo be too quick for other teams among the players and cheerleaders. Waiting to run through the sign before the third quarter, there is a burst of spirit and enthusiasm Hope, Work, Talent to handle,”’ said Coach Arthur Talking- ton, ‘“‘his'’ dedication to individual play- ers, the team, the school, and the com- munity inspired everyone.” The receiver and secondary coach Dan Welsh, trained the men in their de- fensive techniques and pass routes. He also came up with one of the most effec- tive defense secondaries in all of East Texas. With a good sense of humor, Coach Welsh kept the boys on their foes and listening. Scouting reports on the opposing ream determined what kind of prepara- tion would be required for next week's game. The derailed reports from Coach C.R. Evans were a great help to the ream throughout the year. After all was said, the team’s success was brought about chiefly by their pride and determination. Together, we began what became a landmark year. Varsity Football 67 Early Victories .. . The Thrill ‘Foorball season, for us guys,’’ said senior foorball captain Richard William- son, ‘is a time for getting together and combining our talents in the best way we know how.” Although spirit and confidence never dwindled, newspapers and radio stations continually rated the Mustang team as the underdog. Bur this seemed to m oti- vate most players, not discourage them. They ser their sights on a dream, deter- mined to be the number one foorball team in our district. For the first five games no feam was able to score on the fired-up Mustang team. The scoreboard recorded the first opponent's points on Homecoming, bur the victory belonged to the home team. The spirit thar flowed throughour the school made all the hard work in To congratulate him on his fine performance, sev- enth grader Jimmy Henson trys to get the attention of senior Tony Jackson who is soaking up the glories of anorher win Honored in the Christmas parade, the Mustang team rides on a victory floar, furnished by J. W. Green Contractors, through downrown Overton. 68 Varsity Foorball the heat, snow, and mud worth ir,” assured junior foorball player Weldon Kennedy. At every game the stands were packed and the players thrived on the echo of chants and supportive cheers thar rumbled from the bleachers. These last nwo games were the most crucial ones of the season. Prior defears by these teams caused many fo think that an exciting season was nearing its end. Bur players believed there was no reason to give up. The y had pur foo much hard work and long hours into becoming the best thar they could be. The taste of victory was sweet but the pride we felt when our players worked together was even more rewarding than any respect we earned for win- Ning. Showing superb running skills, junior Bobby Raney dodges a tackle on the Carlisle field, rhar results in a 42-0 victory for the Mustangs. juring a time-our call, Coach Arthur Talkingron xplains to senior running back Richard Williarnson, low they will execute their next play. SENIORS: FRONT ROW: Tony Jackson, Richard Wik Stanger, Ronnie Davis, Kevin Dudo, and Martin | liamson, and Bruce Wilprit, BACK ROW: Skip Lith “and Jo John Boyle, BACK OW Kevin Dukes Charles Ready to caprure another vicrory, the Green Ma- chine stampedes through the sign and onto the Overton field for the third quarter of their battle with Union Hill. In confidence and pride, junior foorball player ewayne Phelps and senior quarterback Tony Jackson grab a tiger by the tail as spirit grows among Overton fans the week before the Teneha game. After the Mustang team blasted through the first eight games of the sea- son, they were faced with Union Hill. Excitement exploded from the stands every time our team did well. The support was extraordinary. Pa- tience and teamwork brought abour a 14-0 score. Our record stood 9-0. Two weeks larer at Teneha, fans crowded the stands as the players warmed up before the game that would end district play. Driven by their dreams of success and possibly by their feelings of obligation to the fans, the Mustangs wouldn't settle for runner-up. Greedy, they wanted it all! At the half, Teneha led 7-0. Bur the Mustangs romped back onto the field for the second half looking confident. With five minutes left, Teneha lead 14-8, and as the clock ticked on, our team felt 70 Varsity Foorball Driven By Drearns victory slipping away. Bur they reached deep down inside and found thar extra effort. This, and determination brought Us a 15-14 victory and District Champion's title. ‘We had won district! | woke up rhe next morning and everywhere you went you could hear people talking about it,’’ remembered senior foorball player Bruce Wilprir. “People said that we were a fluke,” commented senior foorball player Tony Jackson, “so, we had to gain their re- spect.’ The players never doubted their abili- ty or let outside pressure influence their dedication. Each tearm member gave 100 percent and then a litrle more. The respect they gained was honorably earned. To assure the escape of his teammare, senior cen- ter, Martin Little dives over a pack of Teneha Tigers to help junior running back, Weldon Kennedy, get more yardage on the opponents field. s the crowd stands to watch, 22, Teneha tries br an interception, but receiver, junior Charles ‘jong, must atrempt the carch when his opponent Phils. } Coach Chester Roy leads the boys off the field. smiling broadly, after their 15-14 vicrory at Teneha, SOPHOMORES: Paul Haby, Brady Middlebrools . FRONT ROW: Rubin: homeson, Jin Pitts Jienmny ‘Menges, Kevin Moore, and Stephen | Anthony Kennedy ane no DeGeurin. As the buzzer sounds, to signal the end of the game, the fans jump from their seats and the All-District: First Team: Skip Stanger ’- Defense Linebacker Kevin Dudo - Defense End Weldon Kennedy - Offense Runningback Second Team: Tony Jackson - Quarterback Ronnie Davis- Offense Guard Martin Little - Offense Cenrer, Defense Tackle Honorable Mention: Kevin Dudo - Offense Tight End Ronnie Davis - Defense End Richard Williamson - Fullback Tony Jackson - Defense Secondary Dewayne Phelps - Noseguard Weldon Kennedy - Defense Secondary Charles Long - Offense Tight End, Defense End 72 Varsity Foorball players from the sideline to celebrate their win over lraly at the Van stadium. Honorable Mention: Tres Rouquette - Offense Tight End, Linebacker Chip Graham - Offense Guard, Defense Secondary Paul Haby - Offense Tackle John Boyle - Offense Tackle Anthony Kennedy - Wide Receiver All East Texas: Second Team: Kevin Dudo - Defense End Weldon Kennedy - Runningback Honorable Mention: Skip Stranger - Linebacker Battling Lindsay for the Bi-District title at Sulfur — Springs, the Mustangs invade the end zone as their opponents attempt to defend ir. With great concentration and determination, junior Tres Rouquette manages fo catch the spiral throw despire tight coverage by the Iraly opponents af Van. A WW ew. | | | | 3 | | gain more yardage for his team, freshman jathony Kennedy uses his swift running skills |gainst their Celeste opponents in Greenville. Defeot ... Through, Bi-District, and Regional play- off, students, faculty and community, drew closer together in support of the embattled Mustang team. Senior foorball player, Kevin Dudo remembered, “The people in the Booster’s were great. They stuck signs all over the place, along side the roads, on stores, and even in the front yard of every player.’’ Mustang Fever swept through Overton as well as many of the surrounding communities. The entire week before the Quarter- Final game the halls shook with yells. Echoes of stomping feet rang in Our ears as we trampled over the sign reading “Celeste Bluedevils,’ taped in the hall. Disregarding bad weather and long is- In a messy battle, for the Quarter-Final champion- ship in Greenville, against Celeste, junior Weldon Kennedy barrels through their defensive line as senior Richard Williamson knocks one over to clear the way and senior Tony Jackson looks on hopeful- ly. Waiting to make their speech at the downtown send off before the Lindsay game, the District Champs watch the cheerleaders from their place in front of the chartered bus that will take them to Sulfur Springs. The Agony tance, dedicated fans filled the Green- ville stands seating themselves in the dry- est spots available. The players were drenched in mud and water as both teams pulled and struggled across the rain-slicked field. Into the fourth quarter both reams remained scoreless. Each gained yardage and a chance at the goal line, but neither of- fense could penetrate the defense. Finally, with minutes to go, there was a mix up in play. Celeste fumbled, but recovered and crossed into the end- zone. With the seconds ticking from the clock the Mustangs received the kickoff and made one final atremprt to score. Time ran our. Varsity Foorball 73 Dancing to ‘Bear Ir'’ sophomore Kim Harris puts on Q good show ar the pep rally before the Home- coming game against Harmony. As a group of youngsters grab for her balloons, junior Kristen Hamilton waits for the fight song cue to let go of the balloons donated by City Drug. With Homecoming Spirit, junior Gina Null performs the Fight Song routine at the Downtown Pep Rally. To surprise the foorball ream before the Lindsay game, sophomore Tonja West plants a few bags of candy in. the player's lockers. ne SORES 2 Dressed in the proper attire, rhe cheerleaders sing _ pep rally as they perform a skit before the Teneha “Where Oh Where ’ for the fans at the afternoon game. 74 Varsity Cheerleaders brtraying a jack-o-lantern before the Union Hil hme, junior Angela Kilgore cheers throughout the iz rally wearing a pumpkin on her head for her jtiation. I,ewards Follow Hard work, determination and accep- tance of responsibility describe a cheer- leaders job. ‘Cheerleading requires lead- ership qualities and involves responsibil- ity,’ said junior Gina Null. Beginning with summer cheerleading camp, we found friendship, great times, and many memories that will stay with us always. When school began, designing, paint- ing, and taping the huge spirit signs twice a week was a fatiguing chore. Along with this, the often frustrating two hour practices made the weekly schedule of a cheerleader's life hectic. We had to learn to work together as a team. Getting everything together for those long-awaited pep-rallies meant cram- ming all our homework into study hall time and late night hours. We shed tears of fear and trauma when there didn't seem to be enough time to get every- thing done, and tears of anger when nobody realized how hard we'd worked. Bur despite the hard times we found gratification knowing we helped our teams toward victory. Junior Kristen Hamilton expressed this feeling, ‘Cheer- leading has taught me how to feel good about myself by making others feel good about themselves. It has taught me to be outgoing and friendly, but most important it has made me realize that even though the work sometimes got hard, the results were rewarding. It was then that it all seemed worth while and everything we worked for came together.”’ “During my past year of being cheer- leader | have come to be very close with the cheerleaders. ’ said senior Missy Gardner. ‘Each girl has helped to make my senior year wonderful and very ful- filling and | hope thar I, too, have added Q little to their lives.” This united spirit heloed us make our mark and we were able to cheer our team on to the quarter-finals with pride. Darren eS At the pep rally before the Crossroads game, sen- ior Missy Gardner raises spirits high as she leads a chant. Varsity Cheerleaders 75 Vision Of Victory Bump, set, spike was the name of the game for four months. Through the long practices filled with swear and fears, the season went on. Many times we felt like giving up, bur through it all we hung in there. We followed the vision of victory, bur it was a false dream that elluded us. Senior Shanette Butler said ir besr, ‘Be- fore a game we would all sit down and talk about what we were going to do; we gathered our inner resources and went our onto the court with our hearts set on a victory. Bur after the game we all wandered back into the dressing room with tears forming in the wells of our eyes.'’ When the elation of victory While in her position, junior Sherry Henson studies her opponents serving technique. Well earned congrarulations are shown by Coach Job and the Junior Varsity squad. 76 Volleyball Warching the volleyball, sophomore Misty Stanc determines whether to bump, sef, or spike. finally arrived, though, tears were again shed; this time rears of joy and pride. Committment and the belief thar “We Can sustained us through the hard fought games. We gained pride in our- selves and love for our teammates. As sophomore Amy O'Neal said, '| gor to know my old friends better and even made some new friends.” If success is derermined by the win-loss record of a team then the 1983 season for the Lady Mustang's Volleyball ream was not successful. If quality of play de- termines the success of a ream, howev- er, we can be very proud of our accom- olishments. Scoreboard | Tatum - 3-15; 9- Timpson - 5-15; 1 —_Loneville - ; Tatum - 7-15; 2 sie - 7-15; 2 —_Laneville - 11-45, ¢ - Levererts Chapel - _ Hormony - 115; 145 Timpson - 15-7; 3-15; - Levererts Chapel - 04 = Setting is position, freshman Lisa Hawkins prepares bump the ball for a set as the junior varsity ompetes in the new gym. son, Misty Stanger, Ni Tammy Sprayberry _. =a JUNIOR VARSITY: FRONT ROW: Martiel Foster, ROW. Coach Job, Angelo Stil, Chery! Middiebrooks, y| With a flick of the wrist senior, Shanette Butler Phyllis Wallace, and Lisa 1 MIDDLE ROW; Kim Foster, Cosanare Brager and Becky spray: jsends a powerful spike across the ner to the Lever- Penny Alen 000 bey _ _ (atts Chapel opponents. — _ . a .—=—C —C—C—C—s—— CS s rt Volleyball 77. Late Start No Handicap . With a late start into baskerball sea- son, the team players may have felr unsure of a winning season. Bur, they ser Q goal fo strive for: to make it to the playoffs. Through tight games, last minure wins, and heart breaking overtime losses, our fighting team never gave up. Their goal for the playoffs may have seemed unreachable, bur their spirit out- reached the odds. We reached the goal. We also accomplished something else: we won more games than we'd won in years. When asked how Coach Dan Welsh affected their success, junior Scort Campbell answered, “He wants victory and the best effort possible from every- 78 Baskerball e e one.’ The team tried to meet his expec- tations. Although we placed only second in district, we were proud of our fortunate outcome. “| can say that | feel pretty good about the basketball season this year,”’ commented junior Manuel Den- nis. Though we suffered the loss in the last game of the season, “We felt we played the best we could,” said senior Tony Jackson. “The coach, team, and individual players should set a goal and go for ir.’’ After all, they had ro have a mark to strive for. We made the grade as a team in every way. _ Overton Overton — — Overton Overton _ Overton Leverent Chopel ‘Cofisile . Shooting a free throw, freshman Anthony Kenne- dy anticipates an extra point for the Mustangs a _ ‘New Summerfield Leverett’s Chapel District Teams - First Team - ___ Tres Rouquerre Second Team while battling New Summerfield in our gym. . c 1's our hard working team rests, Coach Welsh gives yem a few words of encouragement before they eturn to the court ro fight the last quarter. With hopes of scoring, junior Scort Campbell shoors ‘or two while senior Skip Stanger waits for the +ebound. ONT ROW: Weidon Kennedy, Manager-Willl Sud- weeks, Tony Jackson, Skip Stanger, and Charles Long. BACK ROW: Jim Whire, Anthony Kennedy, FRONT ROW: Stephen Rhodes, Brady Middle. and Craig Jackson. BACK ROW: Manuel Dennis, brooks, Jim Pitts, and Jim Menges. MIDDLE ROW: Coach-Dan Welsh, and Manager-Will 5udweeks. Alon Gieb, Tim Chester, Doug Wade, Mike Dean, Baskerboll 72 Return Match Hopes At the beginning of the season, the girls basketball ream had one dream in mind and that was to bear a particular rival that had humiliated us last year. From November to the end of De- cember we practiced hard. In games we tried to improve ourselves preparing for that all important special game. The big day finally rolled around in January and, even though we lost the game, we were proud because we gave them a run for their money. ‘We learned a lot and gained some experience,” said freshman Cheryl Middlebrooks. One of the important things we learned during basketball season was thar it really didn’t matter if we won the game or not; what mattered was how well we played the game. We learned thar, for things fo run smoothly and for us to win, we had to worl as a team. '| feel rhar we were successful this year,”’ Hustling the ball down court, junior Kristen Hamilton blocks off a Beckville defender. At a practice drill freshman Tammy Sprayberry passes the ball to sophomore Penny Allen who drives into the action. 80 Varsity Baskerball said sophomore Misty Stanger, “We may not have won many games but we never gave up.” The team won some games and lost some others, but through all the pain, the tears, and occasional triumphs the season was great. The dream, the sim- ple fantasy of beating our rival was nev- er accomplished, burt thar ream will nev- er forget the battle thar they had against the Lady Mustangs. For the only senior member, Shanette Butler, there was something exceptional about this year's team. “lam proud to say that during all my years of playing basketball at O.H.S., I've never played with a group of girls with more pride and determination as the girls of this year. May all your dreams and goals be met, and never forget that- we made our mark! | Scoreboard = Overton 43 Tatum 38 Overton 27 Maydelle 4 Overton 25 Henderson 46 Overton 15 = Tatum 38 Overton 33 Maydelle 44 Overton 22 Beckville 36 - Overton 21 Beckville 32 x 26 22 - Overton _ Central Heights All District - Shanette Butler, Misty Stanger, First Team All District, Kristen Hamitton, Intense concentration shows as sophomore Tonjc. West makes her way toward the goal. : Gary 7h Overton 25 Overton 36 Carlisle 45 Overton 25 New Summerfield 39 Overton 36 Carlisle 54 Overton 49 New Summerfield 41 Overton 44 Carlisle” 65 Overton 26 ‘Summerfield St : Honorable Mention District h i ‘) Anxiously awaiting a rebound, sophomore Misty ) Stanger moves in on Tatum’s defense. FRONT ROW. Coach Sandy Job, Kristen Homilton, Misty Stanger, Shanetre Butler, Tarnmy Sprayberry, Angela Stil, Penny Allen, Becky Sprayberry, Tonja Chery! Middlebrooks, Amy O'Neal West. BACK ROW: Nickie Young, Angela Blevins, Striving to make a goal, senior Shanette Burler leaps high. Varsity Baskerball 81 Begin A Tradition Track was a great experience this year. We had really good practices; ev- eryone had fun, but we worked hard with sprints, weights, and conditioning exercises. The season started with four- teen people on the team. Three track meets at Sabine, Hallsville and Arp were held before the district meer ar Kilgore. The following seven people made it to the finals ar district: Charles Long, Anthony Kennedy, Tres Rouquette, Wel- don Kennedy, Bobby Raney, Kevin Hen- son, and Kevin Dudo. Our of these, all seven qualified for regional, although Bobby Raney had to drop our due to injury. District and Regional were two weeks apart, So we went fo a practice meet in Winona. When the Regional meer held at Kilgore arrived, junior Weldon Kenne- dy qualified for state in the 100 yd dash To run a fast leg, junior Weldon Kennedy uses all his strength to reach his teammare and bring their relay ream closer to victory. With determination on his face, freshmen Srepehn Rhodes flies over a hurdle and toward the finish line. 82 Varsity Boys Track and sprint relay. The rest of the sprint relay consisted of junior, Charles Long, sophomore Anthony Kennedy, who also went in the 300 m intermediate hurdles, and junior Tres Rouquetre, who also qualified in the 110 m hurdles. Senior Kevin Dudo qualified in the discus, sopho- more Kevin Henson in the mile, with juniors Mike Rogers and Dewayne Phelps going as alternates. Srate competition was exciting and everyone of us felt like winners just fo be in Austin with the best in the state. Norh- ing can compare with the exhilaration we experienced in that special atmo- sphere surrounding the stare track meet. No one received a medal bur we had a lor of fun. O.H.S. has begun a winning tradition, a mark to reach for in the fu- ture. Giving ir all he’s gor, freshmen Randy Stanley tr to hurl the shorpur pasr all the other markers as | participates ar the Arp meer. ty omni se eae eabsi baa 'To keep his balance, junior Tres Rouquette brings ‘I himself level afrer the last hurdle while competing ar the Arp meet. Making lengthy strides in order to finish his long run, junior Mike Rogers gets ready to kick in as the finish line draws near. (SR Bobby Raney — Dist. 2nd 400m relay-Dist. Sth 1600m relay. Kevin Dudo — 3rd shor put-Dist. 2nd Discus-AEg. 2nd discus state 8rh discus. Weldon Kennedy — Dist. 3rd long jump-Dist. 2nd 400m relay-Dist. 2nd 100m dash-Disr. 1st 200: dashReg. 2nd 400m relayReg. 2nd 100m dash-Reg. 3rd 200m dash-State 7th 400m relay-Srate 5th 100m dash. Randy Stanley — Dist. 6th Discus. Rubin Thompson — Dist. 6th 300m run. Charles Long — Dist. 2nd 400m relay-5th 1600m relay-Reg. 2nd 400m relay-Srate 7th 400m relay. Anthony Kennedy — Dist. 2nd 400m relay-Dist 3rd 110 high hurdles-Dist. 2nd 300m hurdles-Reg. 2nd 400 relay-Reg. 2nd 300 i. hurdles-Srate 7th relay-Srate 8th 300 i. hurdles. Kevin Henson — Dist. 4th 800m run-Dist. 1st 14600m run-Reg. 2nd 1600m run-State 8th 1600m run. Tres Rouquette — Dist. 2nd 110 high hurdles-Dist. Sth 1600m relay-Reg. 2nd 400 relay-Reg. 7th AOO relay-Srate 7th 400 relay. Doug Wade — Dist. 6th 1600m run. Trey DeGeurin — Dist. 5th 1600m relay. Mike Rogers — Reg. 2nd 400 relay-State 7th 400 relay. Dewayne Phelps — Reg. 2nd 400 relay-Srare 7th 400 relay. WIANING . . Most competitors agreed thar the thing they liked best abour track was winning — and they were determined to be winners! Although their team was small, each person had a goal to meet that, when fulfilled, could pur them all on top. Success did not come withour hard work, good conditioning and will power. These young ladies had to be ready each day for a practice that would rest them to their limits. This dedication, en- abled them to reach for that gusto of winning! Struggling against what could have been disadvantages, these girls made their individual drawbacks work for them instead of against them. Each dedicated herself to perfecting her skills. To secure her first place medal in the long jump, freshman Phyllis Wallace makes her last atrempr to exceed her previous distance ar the Sabine meer. 84 Varsity Girls Track — Worth It! During the first few meets, the cold winter air nipped at their noses, ears, and fingertips. But, when their races be- gan, warm-up suits flew off and all their concentration was on the path ahead. As days grew warmer, the team soon needed protection from the hot beaming sun, and the red-nosed glow ona winner's face showed us that if was all worth ir! Although not everyone could be a first place winner, track provided “the self-fulfillment of Knowing | can achieve anything if | am willing to work hard enough,” junior Kristen Hamilton pointed out. We gave a lot of “team spirit and group effort,”’ added freshman Phyllis Wallace. That's how we made our marl! Making her move with a final kick towards the finish line, junior Rhonda McMillan pulls our a third place medal in the 1600 merer run ar Sabine. With a great effort, sophomore Mary Ann Ware throws her discus to clinch second place at the district meer in Kilgore. Ar the District meer, junior Kristen Hamilton gives the extra effort needed to get second place in the 100 meter hurdles. : | nishing in fourth place in the 3200 meter run, � � phomore Angela Blevins shows her determina- bn and stamina at the Sabine meer. : { - ' ipsa M OEE District Meet: Angela Blevins Kristen Hamilton Tonja West Phyllis Wallace Mary Ann Ware K. Hamilton, T. Sprayberry C. Middlebrooks, P. Wallace By edo Tore | janager-Nickie Young. 3200 M 1600 M 1400 M Low Hurdles 400 M Dash 100 M Dash 200 M Dash 200 M Dash 100 M Dash Discus 1600 M Relay Varsity Girs Trock 85 : I's A Mind Game “Golf is a mind boggling sport requir- ing heavy concentration. Practice, prac- tice, practice continued all spring long. We shot shags, watched training videos when it rained, walked miles around the park and played rounds every day we could even on weekends. We worked on every shot like if meant the difference between winning the cham- pionship and dragging back to the club house in defear. Learning to make drives off the tee 1 8 en — Putting ar hole three on the Overton Golf Course, junior Wendy Mondier lines up to sink the ball. To get as close to rhe green as possible, junior Scort Campbell uses his best form at a team practice. 86 Varsity Golf was an important and essential require- ment. The shot must go as far into the fairway as possible. The second shots were also critical as we attempted fo get on the green in as few shots as we could. Putting, above all, was the most im- portant part of the game. We tried fo get in the hole in the least number of outts. Sometimes the strain seemed fo intense to bear. In golf, patience and willingness to Scoreboard A B BOYS GOLF Tournaments: Winnsboro-Chapel Hill District: Overton Regional: Longview CC. State: Lions Municipal-Austin — concentrare whole-heartedly in order fe have the best possible game, brought our the best in each team member. Not only did we compete against other play ers, bur also each time we went fo the golf course, even for practice rounds, we competed against ourselves. Each team member tried to lower his individua score and better his own best mark. Competing at state was an achieve: ment to be esteemed and marked with pride — next year we'll win it alll! GIRLS GOLF Tournaments: Bullard District: Overton Regional: Longview C.C. State: Lions Municipal-Austin MEDALISTS: Keith Grammier 4sr Dist; 2nd Reg. Heath Grammier _ 2nd Dist.; 1st Reg.; 7th Srare Richard Williamson Srd Disr. Tres Rouquetre Srd Dist. Scortr Campbell Srd Reg. Wendy Mondier 1st Dist.; 2nd Reg. Tina Hankins — 2nd Dist.; 3rd Reg. Missy Gardner 3rd Dist.; Srd Reg. With the assistance of Coach Par Gardner, senior Debbie Findley m easures a one foor distance from the number seven hole so she can begin putting practice. tee off with his driver, junior Keith Grammier ves a hearty swing from the number three tee OX. Moore acey Cool and Jim Menges. While senior Missy Gardner hits shags, her ball finds in interesting place to land when it stuck fast in the ork of a tree on the shag range. Varsity Golf 87 One Chance To Win Bouncing balls and swinging rackets marked the beginning of the tennis sea- son. Though this type of competition was usually individual, there was still a sense of team spirir. Practices were set for Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the girls team scheduled to practice firsr. After they had run their laps and worked on improving their techniques, the boys team practiced dili- gently for the rest of the evening. Ar their first and only tournament alll these players showed talent and deter- mination. Bur there were disappoint- By watching carefully, freshman Stephen Rhodes gets ready to hit the ball with an effective front hand. 88 Varsity Tennis ments; even begging an opponent for mercy did not always benefit a player as sophomore Angela Srill testified. She was “dogged” anyway. Near wins and frus- trating last minute injuries plagued the team. A close match in the finals and an unfortunate cramp in his hand plagued one competitor. But, though the wins were not abundant, the team’s spirit was indomitable. Through good and bad sets, the members stuck together and urged one another to be the besr thar they could possibly be. Lunging forward to return the ball, junior John Boyle plays a good practice game on the school fennis court. In order to make a return across the ner, freshman Tammy Sprayberry connects with a solid hit as she practices with concentration. Just finishing a backhand serve, sophomore Cara Scarborough works hard during an afternoon prac- tice at the school tennis court while senior Cindy Glenn waits for her turn. A solid overhand hir made by freshman Randy jranley sends the ball hurling over the net. : Orady Middlebrooks, John Boyt, Jin Welsh, Charles s Long, Rend sronley, Tim Chever | Rhodes, BACK ROW. _. . =e soit Aitcham, Kien | rewart, An y O'Neal, FRONT ROW: Angela Stil, Cindy Glen 7 Cara Scarborough, oy ony Lisa Welsh. ) aking a good return, senior Cindy Glenn reaches §)2r the ball with her racket while practicing on the }ourr. Varsity Tennis 89. Confidence According to most students and fans alike, Junior High Foorball season was very exhilarating. Delighted students and proud parents shook the stands with cheers of encouragement as the players ran, blocked, and tackled. Although size was an obvious disad- vantage, these players had the courage and team power fo pull our a very im- pressive 3-5 season. ‘We started our as one of the worst teams in our District,’’ commented sev- enth grader Monty Thomas. Bur as the students and public soon found our, true winners don’t give up. “Coach Evans had a good effect on us, ’ said eighth grader Dean Sims, “He always fold us, ‘be positive and don't ler size intimidare you. These furure Mustangs learned fo Scoreboard ic — Carlisle 6 Harmony Beckville Overton Overton Overton Overton 14 On the Levertr’s Chapel field, before the kick off, Coach C.R. Evans gives the starting players a pep ralls. Jr. High Foorball 4 work as a team and nor as individuals. They proved that no matter how small a person's size or how difficulr the job, goals can be reached with hard work and determination. “| feel great abour becoming a Mustang one day,” said seventh grader Bubba Rhoades. The junior high players had both en- thusiasnm and positive thinking. Their goals ranged from personal improve- ment to the Stare Championship. Although that dream was our of reach, these players had the right idea. As eighth grader Marcus Wright stated, “| want to do my best to help make people think of football and winners when they hear the words Overton High School.”’ Overton Overton — Overton Overton Union Hill. Teneha Breaking through Carlisle’s defense, eighth grader | Joe Holt receives assistance from an alert offensive line when the Ponies host Carlisle. ond Deon Ser. BACK ROW: David McLane, Joe Holt, Anthony Arterberry, Kelly Cook, Calvin son, . SECOND ROW: Coach CR. Evans, Paul ba ___Brager, Adrian Goodacre, Brian Arnold, Hunter Lir- nes Rea ile, ane Kwame Wes ‘ime our during a home game gives Coach Dan Welsh time to adjust the helment of seventh grad- Hr Kelly Cook. Jr. High Football 91 Responsibility ... Builf Character What was so important about being a Junior High Cheerleader? Apparently quite a lot as the squad learned quickly. The Junior High cheerleaders faced the school year and their newly earned posi- tions with optimism as they learned the meaning of self-sacrifice. In the heat of the summer the cheer- leaders practiced their jumps, cheers, and chants over and over, anxious fo perfect their every move. Even after school started they worked hard one afternoon a week. Still, individual prac- tice did not hurt either, as cheerleader Holly Welch commented, “'l practice as often as | can.”’ Among Ag. shop benches seventh grader Tina Srill; and eighth graders Rosiland Hamilton, Cheyenne Jr. High Cheerleaders What else did the cheerleaders do to keep themselves busy? Well, they made signs for Junior High pep rallies and for the lockers in the Junior High building. They supported the Junior High foorball and basketball teams and prompted school spirit. Even more important, they gained valuable experience in perform- ing in front of people. Sara Mondier, head cheerleader, put it this way, “The experience of working as a group with other girls and learning to perform in front of a stand of people is a great asset. You can’t be shy and be a cheer- leader!”’ Lunsford, Holly Welch, Lawanda Jackson, and Sara Mondier practice their pyramid. Keeping in step during a chan t at a home game eighth grader Rosiland Hamilton has the beat. With enthusiastic effort eighth grade cheerleader Holly Welch tries to raise the spirits of those in the stands. | While practicing in the Ag. Building, seventh grader Tina Still learns a new chant. As the ponies burst through the sign on the home —_ and eighth graders Cheyenne Lunsford, Sara Mon- field, J.H. Cheerleaders seventh grader Tina Still, dier, and Holly Welch rush to get our of the way. : . 3 ar a . . Welch, LoWanda Jackson, and Head Cheerleader — Sora Mondier, BACK ROW: eighth grader ¢ Holly eighth grader Rosia Jr. High Cheerleaders 93 Progress Through Working Together The Jr. High basketball season was marked by new faces and new ralenr. The progressing season held many im- portant learning experiences for the Ju- nior High teams. Baskerball kept these young athletes in shape and also helped them to be- come better people. Seventh grader Kelly Cook said, “It raught me not fo give up and to do my best in everything | do. | think thar will help me in the future, to get a good job and keep ir.”’ These junior high teams found our thar, in sports or everyday life, success came only when one gave their all. Bur they also discovered thar one person cannot win for a team. ‘We learned how to work together and that you can't be the only person doing everyth- ing, ’ commented seventh grader _ Jil With an extra effort, seventh grader Bubba Rhoades sprints past an L.C. opponent to shoot for [i Jr. High Baskerball Sims. With only five players at each game the girl's team had to be very careful not to foul. Through team work, they managed to keep their fouls to a Minimum. The boys team pulled our with ‘a third place trophy and medals for all of the good sportsmen on the team,’ ad- ded seventh grader Chris Williamson. With determination, skill, and good coaching they learned how to work to- gether to get what they wanted. “You need a team that wants to win and that has confidence,’’ said eighth grader Tri- cia DeGeurin. Remembering what she had learned, seventh grader Kelly Jackson concluded, “To me, when you play your best like we did, you are successful.’’ two as Donny Pryor waits for the rebound. To regain the ball, eighth grader LaWanda Jackson struggles against a Harmony opponent. We un A perfect layup provided by eighth grader Joe Holt gives the ponies another score. While a teammate waits, eighth grader Sara Mo- Jier jumps high to knock the ball in the right direc- ion. “4 a me wahx £8 Se owing his skill and concentration seventh grader jlly Cook dribbles the ball down the court. FRONT ROW: Lance Dunton, Clifford Akers, _ Calvin Brager, Aaron Daniels, Troy Brager, BACK ROW. Coach CR. Evans, Dovid McLane, Kelly Cook, Hunrer Little, __ Joe Hol, Dean Sims. FRONT ROW: Donny Pryor, Anthony Gardner, _ Kevin Cameron, Bubbo Rhoades, Jimmy Henson, - BACK ROW: Coach CR Evans, Steven Chester, _ Chris Grant, Chris _Willamson, Michoel Payne, Matt Bounds. FRONT ROW: Rosiland __ Hamilton, Sheri Brown, __ SECOND ROW: Jackie Grant, Doretha Gardner, LoWanda Jackson, Sara Mondier, BACK ROW: __ Trica DeGeurin, Staci _ _ Ho gg, Lakisha Wilorir, Holly Welch, Elisa Haynes, Coach Chester Roy. Patty Gleb, Jill Sims, Kelly __ Jackson, Coach Chester Roy, Tina Stil, Vickie Washington, Niki Orendorff. Jr. High Baskerball 95 96 Discipline . . Three laps around the field! Dig in! Shouts of encouragement echoed in the air as track coaches, Mr. C.R. Evans and Mr. Chesrer Roy pushed their seventh and eighth grade boys and girls to the limits. Red, hor, sweary faces rounded the last bend with expressions of relief and accomplishment. Track was a v ery demanding sport. Bur dedicated, hard workers held our fo be the best they could. Seventh grader Tommy Gipson stated, ‘Track is fun but yau have to work hard to be a winner!”’ We all had our own reasons for run- ning track. Some of us liked to stay in shape after all the previous sports had ended. Others of us wanted to get in shape for the next year! And srill others of us just enjoyed doing something away from home after school and on ets — ate atin. Breaking through the finish line, eighth grader Jacl- ie Grant clinches first place in the 100 merer dash ar the Kilgore meet. To top a previous jump, seventh grader Kelly Cook concentrares on keeping his body away from the bar as he competes in the Tatum meer. Jr. High Track SUCCESS the weekends when there were meets. The boy's eighth grade team marked our school with honor by being District Champs at the district meet. “| got a lot of satisfaction from winning medals,’’ said seventh grader Anthony Arterberry. Eighth grader LaWanda Jackson added, 'l enjoyed going places, meeting other people, and winning!”’ Looking toward the future, these tracksrers knew that their har d work and devotion would pay off. “It will help me when | run track again next year,’’ com- mented eighth grader Holly Welch. Thinking of how the season had marked his life, seventh grader Michael Payne said thar the discipline of track ‘Gave me a better attitude and | can run faster and longer.” Scoreboard 8th GRADE BOYS DISTRICT CHAMPIONS Calvin Bragerdiscus 5th, shor putt 6th, 100 merer dash 4th, 200 meter dash ‘st, 14600 meter relay ‘st. Anthony Arterberry-iong jump 2nd, high jump 6th, 400 reter relay ‘st, 100 meter dash 2nd, 1600 meter relay ‘sr. Kelly Cook-400 meter relay ‘1st, 300 meter hurdies 2nd 4600 meter relay ‘st. Joe Holt-400 meter relay ‘st, 110 meter intermediar hurdies ‘st, 1600 merer relay ‘sr. : Marcus Wright-400 meter relay ‘sr. : Chris Grant-800 meter run 2nd, 1200 meter run 2nd. Terry Payne-300 merer hurdles 3rd. _ 8th GRADE GIRLS LaWanda Jackson-discus 6th, shor putr 4th, long ju 6th, 400 meter relay 2nd. Holly Welch-400 meter reloy Qnd, 100 meter dash ord. Jackie Grant-400 meter relay 2nd, 100 meter dash oth. Rosiland Hamilton-400 meter relay 2nd, 100 meter dash 5th, 200 merer dash 4th. ( pson-800 m meter run ts, 600 meter tony oh mete ‘feloy With the courage it rakes to finish a race, seventh grader Kevin Cameron sprints his way down the asphalt track at the Tatum meer in the 100 meter dash. JUNIOR HIGH TRACK: FRONT ROW: Vickie Wosh- ington, Rosiland Hamiron, Party Gieb, Tino Sil, BACK ROW: LaWanda Jackson, Coach-Chester JUNIOR HIGH TRACK: FRONT ROW: Marcus Wright, Troy Brager, Ben Petry, Jimmy Henson, Monty Thomas, Bubba Rhoades, SECOND ROW: James Reagan, Tommy Gibson, Chris Grant, Matt Bounds, So Payne, Derrick Wade, Kevin Ca- Roy, Jackie Gran’, Holly Welch, Lindo Baker, Jil Sims. meron, THIRD ROW. Dean Sims, Kwame Wes, Calvin Brager, Michael Payne, David Freeman, Chris Williamson, BACK ROW: Kelly Cook, Anthony Arterberry, Joe Holt, Coach: C.R. Evans, Jr. High Track 97 Organizations .. . Talents Developed “No one likes to be left our,” senior Dhustie Hendley asserts, and our clubs come in wide variery and offer some- thing for everyone. Everyone who par- ticipated was on his way fo exciting ac- tiviries and lots of fun. Students un- earthed hidden talents, pointed them- selves in an appropriare direction and followed “the yellow brick road” to- ward their goals. Wherher ir was UIL contesr, a fund raiser or just a time for togetherness and fun our clubs proved they could hold their own. We competed for honors both within 98 Organization Division our own school and with other schools in our district, area and state. We didn't always win, bur the interaction with orh- er students gave us new friends and new ideas. Some of our clubs had quest speakers who brought specialized knowledge to share with us. They broadened our ex- perience and understanding of our par- ticular interest areas. More than anything else, hough: our student organizations emphasized co-op- eration and unity among ourselves. This special sense of oneness marked our pro- gress toward the future with joy. At a monthly meeting, FFA officers, senior Brent John, juniors Chip Graham, Scott Carnpbell, Keith Grammer, Hearth Grammer, senior Martin Little, and junior Kin Bryan practice their opening cere mony reaching for perfection. While writing orders for Valentines and carnations at the Library Club booth, sophomores Angiela Srill and Becky Sprayberry discuss the prices. During the Speech and Drama Christmas party, senior Tracy McCartor enjoys a sandwich. | Friday night baskerball game finds junior Rhonda lan serving at the FHA concession stand. | Making Our Mark Organization Division 99 Encouragement ... Devotion The Student Council, Beta Club, and Yearbook Sraff devored themselves to promoting the most priceless objects on campus — the students. The Student Council tried very hard to provide the comforts and necessities of school life. The comforts, films and as- semblies, gor us our of class. The necessi- ties, the dances, provided fun and enter- rainment. As an honors society, the Beta Cluo tried to encourage students to work harder. Attending Stare Beta Club Con- vention was an unforgettable exper- ience. The Yearbook Staff arrended worlk- shops which helped improve their skills. They put what they learned to full use creating an end product which we will cherish for years to come. Each organization was different, yet each desired to help their fellow stu- dents. They made the school fun and made it run smoother — well, ar least a little, or anyway, sometimes. Deep concentration characterizes senior Dianne Fergason’s efforts to design a layour af the U.T. Austin summer workshop. 100 Organizations STUDENT COUNCIL: FRONT ROW: Skip Stonger-President, Missy Gardner-Vice-President, Dhustie Hendley-Secrerary, Kristen Hamilton- Treasurer, Dionne Fergason-Parliamenrarian, and Mr Harold Stanger-Sponsor. SECOND ROW: senior Patsy Brown, juniors Angie a is 4 Kilgore and Susan Sudweeks, sophomores Tonja West and M Stanger. BACK ROW: freshrnan Kirn Foster, eighth Sheri Brown ¢ Sora Mondier, seventh Patty Giebd and Tina Srill. , laking aim, freshman Chris Cook prepares to rake i picture at the Homecoming pep rally. As Vice-President of the Srudent Council, senior Missy Gardner speaks to the students ar the open- ing assembly. Ir's a mad rush to sell as many baked goodies as possible so the Beta Club can make a trip to the Strate Convention, according to juniors Rhonda McMillan and Sally Stroud. ee i ap te en i ee Hendie Copy Editor, Tino F McCartor, | LeAnn Jackson, C 9 esborough a To be a library aide must seem very hectic to freshman Brenda Florence. Showing their grear acting skills while doing impro- visarions are freshman Ron Freeman and junior Kristi Jarvis Ving A aeons ae ES ee ie ey 5 ere eee, eee . e : oer Re SO iS tat en oe SPEECH AND DRAMA: FRONT ROW: Krisren Hamilton, Carole Eaves-President, Kristi Jarvis: Vice-Presidenr, Gina SPANISH CLUB: FRONT ROW: Kristen Hamilron, Susan Sudweeks-Presidenr, Lisa Mircham-Vice-Presidenr, NullSecrerary, Susan Sudweeks, and Cindy Glenn, SECOND ROW: Mrs. Jo Green-Sponsor, Melynda Wright, Sally Stroud-Secretary-Treasurer, BACK ROW: Mrs. Lila Roberson-Sponsor, John Boyle, Dhustie Hendley. Chris Creekmur, Amy Autrey, Chris Cook, and Alan Gieb, BACK ROW: Lisa Mitcham, Sally Stroud, Wendy White, Wendy Mondier, and Rhonda McMillan. Mondier, Tracy McCartor, Lisa Webb, and DeAnne Bounds. 102 Organizations 1 | . Hl i } 4 A Sense Of Achievement Our speech and drama club sent stu- lents fo various contests. Those who vent brought home either awards or a ense of doing their best. The drama rudents worked hard on skits even jnough most of them were nor present- d. Meanwhile, the speech students practiced their poetry or prose until they jould practically say it in their sleep. All rear the members of speech and drama racticed for the big event-U.I.L. This cluo so helped organize the annual Cancer foundation fund raiser, and during | lomecoming week presented a delight- ¥ y Z ful skir that everyone enjoyed. Our newly organized Jr. Bera Club worked concession stands to finance their field trios and end of school parties. They worked together, pooled their ral- ents and found a sense of achievement. The Spanish Club presented a skit dur- ing homecoming. It told of how Zorro was captured when he was little and was daringly rescued by a brave Mus- tang. They also had a guest visitor who played and sang Spanish songs for them. When Valentines Day approached, the Library Club members scurried around selling handmade cards and lo- vely flowers. Deliveries of these clever gifts brought a special excitemenr to morning classes on that day. Everyone wondered if they too might receive a Valentine from some mysterious person. Even if the person was not so mysterious the effect was usually the same-an em- barrassed grin and a feeling thar they were considered special fo someone else. For all of us, members and sponsors alike, the experiences left indelible marks on our memories. While working in the Spanish Club concession stand, juniors Jim White and Lisa Mitcham enjoy a break before half-time. Tommy Loure Bell, Chris Developing Skills To Cope With Life Under the direction and supervision of Ag. teacher Tony Price and home eco- nomics teacher Billie Jackson the FFA and FHA flourished. Various skills — from cooking, sewing, and home planning to enriching soil, raising animals, and grow- ing crops — were learned. Together these two organizations provided the basics to help every student. When asked what she thought was the most important thing the students in FHA homemaking could learn, Mrs. Billie Jackson answered, “‘Life skills. ’ Since the first. national FHA organization was formed in 1954, it has spread its helping hands throughout many communities. The students in our school are no excep- tion, and they pur the skills they learned to good use. The FFA has also learned various skills, not to mention jokes, thanks to the 404 Organizations knowledge of Mr. Tony Price. The stu- dents of Mr. Price were quick to assure everyone that the things they learned about farming and agriculture were in- valuable. Mr. Price seemed fo have a knack for making a person become more at ease with himself, and because of this he easily related to his students. The students who were involved in these organizations were greatly bene- fired. They learned basic common sense answers to the everyday problems. They developed the skills needed to cope with these problems and the pa- tience necessary to deal with people in all areas of life. The results of this knowl- edge were easily observed in the com- munity. Organizations such as FFA-FHA encouraged students to strive for marks of excellence in each thing they tried. Ne nce FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA: FRONT ROW: Heath Grommier. Vice-President, Martin Litle-Secretary, Keith Grammier-Presidenr, Brent John-Srudenr Advisor, Dhustie Hendiey-Sweetheart, Scot ‘Campbel- Treasurer, Kin Bryan-Sentinel, ond Chip Graham-Reporter. SECOND ROW: Mr. Tony Price-Sponsor, Brud Hankins, Chris Bornes, Rubin Thompson, Jim White, Tres Rouquerre, Stephen Rhodes, and Will Sudweeks. THIRD ROW: Dale Cobbs, Jerry Don Hopper, Ron - e Cg Te, as wre ms ae ; Sue ‘ aa SY a de Skeen, Randy Stanley, Jim Menges, Rusty Hughes, Cheryl brooks, and Tin Chester. BACK ROW: Kevin Moore, Craig Jo Mike Pellham, Stacey Cook, Kent John, Trey DeGeurin, Kevin Di ‘Exploring the trails behind the cabin at FHA worls- shop, sophomore Amy O'Neal finds something in- | feresting. Ue De YO, In deep thought, seniors Kevin Dudo and Rusty Hughes write a paper in their agriculrure class. To beautify the campus, juniors Kin Bryan and Keith Grammier plant a tree, provided by the Queen Price Garden Ciub, in front of the new building. To show their support ar the downtown pep rally, senior Tracy McCartor, director Virgil Beene, fresh- man Leann Jackson, and juniors Amy Autrey and Sally Stroud lead the band in cheering. Anticipating their initiation performance before the pep rally for the Teneha game, sophomore Brooke Barber, freshman Leann Jackson, and sophomore Carhy Eaves “Keep Feeling Facsina- tion.” For the twirler’s support and enthuasiasm during the foorball season, senior Tracy McCartor proudly accepts the spirit stick from the cheerleaders at the Carlisle pep rally as the other twirlers look on. OFFICER: FRONT ROW: Kim Foster-Freshman Representative, Debbie Findley-Presi FRONT ROW: Leann Jackson, Brooke Barber-Alrernate, SECOND ROW: Cara % dent, Gino NullJunior Representative, Bubba Rhoades-Seventh Grade Representa: —_ borough, Cathy Eaves, Missy Waggoner. BACK ROW: Tracy McCarror, Sally Siro tive. BACK ROW: Holly Welchighth Grade Representative, Tracy McCartor-Vice- Drum Major, Amy Autrey. : President, Misty Sranger-Sophomore Representative. 7 : | : ' 406 Twirlers-Band Debian an Being a twirler in the Overton band is not only thrilling, it is also a lot of hard work. The twirlers attended twirling camp during the summer while Sally Stroud, Cathy Eaves, Amy Autrey, and Missy Waggoner attended Drum Major camp. While there, Sally won a trophy for being Outstanding Drum Major. “ae Routines were developed, learned and repeated continually, striving for that extra special effect. Crash diets shared among the twirlers were a frantic attempt to lose those last two pounds before their debur on the foorball field in new uniforms. Meanwhile nerves were pushed fo the breaking point in the hot, moist sum- mer heat and humidity. Srill, their drive for perfection proved worthwhile at the first pep rally when the band played “Billie Jean’’ for the fans. The screams for the twirlers making the year’s first ‘on stage’ appearance were deafening. Marching to the tune of ‘Honey Boys’, sopho- more Missy Waggoner leads her file across the foorball field as the band performs their half-time show for the home crowds. All-District Band Members Lisa Webb Lisa Mitcham Gina Null Clarinet Dianne Fergason Clarinet Cheryl Middlebrooks Saxophone Carole Eaves Saxophone DeAnne Bounds Corner Sheri Brown Cornet Chris Cook Marlx Croteau Brady Middlebrooks Doug Wade Kim Foster Tim Chester . . Reeves, TwilersBond 107 Of The Spirited Swear rolled into eyes, feet cramped, lips and mouths needed water. No, this was not a concentration camp. This was summer band practice! Forward marches, flanks, crossovers, and counter- marches were practiced in hopes that this year would bring about the coveted Sweepstakes award. Mr. Beene tried his best to coordinare first division shows thar would carch the judges attention. Perfection was the only way to obtain a superior rating, and the students strived to be recognized as su- perior. “He (Mr. Beene) tried his best to make us play at our fullest porential,”’ said sophomore trombone player Doug Wade. We practiced our contest show again and again. We had good shows which the crowd seemed to enjoy, bur ULL. Marching Contest was looming above the horizon, and we still hadn’t met Mr. Beene’s standards for perfection. We made a Second Division at the Kilgore Invitational which was not a very good omen. On the morning of contest, with a pall of clouds over-shadowing us and the grass wet and slippery with dew, we lined up in the opening formation. Then the sky fulfilled its promise and began to shake out little droplets of rain on our already dampened spirits. Nevertheless, we tried to do the best we ever had, and it showed. Unfortunately, thar was not enough because we again left with a Second Division. Steeling ourselves for the next battle, U.I.L. Concert and our Sight-reading Con- test, we honed our talents diligently. Mr. Beene wanted the First Division, and so did we. Articulation was criticized, tuning was stressed, and proper posture was reviewed. Bur these things proved to be little help because we left with yer an- other Second Division and sad faces. Through it all though, the band showed its Unquenchable spirit. Maybe next year our dream will become a reality. During the half-time show, sophomore Mark Cro- teau turns red in the face as he plays his horn to his best ability and keeps the beat. Honeycutt, B. Florence, C. Eaves, C. Middlebrooks, L. Barber, H. Welch, 5. Blevins. 408 OHS. And Elemenrary Bands WOODWINDS: FRONT ROW: M. Waggoner, C. Scarborough, T. McCarror, S. Stroud, A. Autrey, L. Jackson, C. Eaves, B. Barber. SECOND ROW: M. Williamson, D. Rinehart, L. Branscom, 5. Haddock, M. Wrighr, L, Webb, C. Lunsford, J. Sims, A. Phelps, D. Rouquerre. THIRD ROW: G, Null, M. Stanger, L. Mircham, D. Findley, L. Bell, J. Autrey, L. Jackson, R. Hamilron, C. Brager, L. Hawkins, J. Grant, BACK ROW: S. Stevens, L. Wilprit, E. Haynes, T. BRASS AND PERCUSSION: FRONT ROW: C. Wiliamsen, 5. Brown, $. Hoga, P. Brager, W, Sudweeks, C, Cok, Melton, K. Foster, N. Young, D. Bounds, T. Hankins. SECOND ROW: M. Ware, R. Thornpson, R. Sranley, Graham, 5. Rhodes, C. Barnes, B. Hankins, $. Cook, T. Gipson. BACK ROW. B. Rhoades, T. Chester, K. Stewart, D. Cobbs, D. Wade, R. Reeves, P. Cox, D. Wade, M. Croreau. : To make Friday night performances their very best, band members, eighth grader Cheyenne Lunsford, sophomore Brooke Barber, Freshman Sherri Haddock, Melynda Wright, and Junior Carole Eaves work hard ar summer practice. Smiling with Christmas cheer, drum major, junior Sally Stroud, and twirlers, sophomores Missy Wag- goner, Cara Scarborough, senior Tracy McCartor, junior Amy Autrey, freshman Leann Jackson, and sophomore Cathy Eaves lead the band at the Overton Christmas parade. : SIXTH GRADE. FRONT ROW: M. Montgomery, MA. Rouquette, C. Thomas, W. Welch, c Jackson, SECOND . Cagie, 5. | ; LA. Harper, K ison, R Brazier, | Sudweeks. 1 “ ROW: A. Austin, R. Haynes, C. Olson, L. Striddand, D. Long, R. George, N. Jackson, C. Bain. THIRD ROW: $. Reddic, K. Thompson, V. Gaston, C. Wagner, J. Garsee, K Blevins, R. Stil, B. Reddic, K. Harris, J Davis, T_Haby, K. Kitchings, L. Randel, J. Autrey, J. Menges, K Spencer, L. Neon, 5. Lews. FOURTH ROW: J. AT Kennedy, 5. Lee, 5. Hamilton, 8. Hogg, W. Silvey, D. Moore, K. Kent, 5. Srewart, J. Foster, J. Peacock, J. Moore, S. Hamilton, J. Luster, M. Driver, BACK ROW: Mr. V. , G. Pryor, G, Brager, N. West, D. Brown. BACK ROW: L. Brager, H. Poole, @. Gardner, T = Beene-Director, T. Matlock, B. Jackson, R. Redic, E. Rambo, J. Dudo, M. Reagan, D. Lay, ©. Adams. Wore, J. McMillan, A. Humble 8. Brown, R. Wallace, C Merrit, B. Olsen, B. White, MN V. Beene- : O.HSS. And Elementary Bonds 109 110 Academics .. . Rush To Bear Bell When the morning bell rang, the class- rooms filled with sleepy-eyed students who narrowly managed to bear the tar- dy bell. Just as thar last bell sounded, a number of breathless pupils with tousled hair rushed into their rooms, smiling inno- cently. This was how many of our mornings began. In the classroom, our teachers stood in front of the class, or in some cases, marched around the room, giving explanations and lectures on the lesson. As the day wore on, we accumulated lots of knowledge and even more homework! In English class we read many stories, memorized our vocabu- lary, and wrote long essays and re- search papers. In our electives we worked on projects and, learned useful skills such as sewing, cooking, raising plants and animals, and even filling our income tax forms. Some of the projects were entered in competitions like the fashion show for young seamstresses. Our math and science classes consist- ed of complex problems and scientific experiments, neither of which always came our the way we had planned. History was an enlightening exper- ience. We learned about how things were in the past and how they got to be that way. Though the work was hard and the homework abundant, we learned and profited from our educations. Thanks ro the genuine concern and constant effort of our instructors, we managed fo ac- complish a great deal. Sometimes we even enjoyed if. Paying close attention in chemistry class, junior John Boyle listens to Mr. Kirkpatrick explain the lab ex- Rc — periment. 111 VISION Di LEOAWAK Academic BER NOG ADEA 2 the library. $404 hime in +++ +e +o ‘eens 2 ke) e 3 : e) a t S) os 2 G ie S) 2 Re pa 3 booed G x 6 8 fe 9 + vy a VE Ce 3 6 = i lem from his math book reads a word prob Inutter despair, English teacher, Mrs. Jo Green rests ‘Charles Long becomes amused. Busy Ar Learning Staying busy was easy for us in ele- mentary. Each day we read our SRA stories, worked math problems did social studies, and went to P.E. and Band. ’P.E. is the most fun because we are free and can run. We love dodgeball!’’ said Mrs. Rouquertte’s fifth grade class. Though some students complained, “They just don’t make it like Mom does,”’ the cafeteria wasn't all bad. We all loved the pizza, hamburgers and chicken nuggets. One class thought those nuggets were “‘just like McDon- ald’s.”’ We had special projects and units of study that were really different. One class made headbands, jewelry and vests, divided themselves into Indian tribes and learned about the Indian way of life and their sign language. Another class created a Simutown to To explain the difficult work pur into their clay models, fifth graders, David Croreau, Kenneth Hon- 112 Elementary Feature simulate a real life community. In it, they learned about banking, government and operating businesses. We fingerpainted ro Beethoven's oth Symphony and made dummy-figures of ourselves to show af open house. The Thanksgiving play we wrore Our- selves was really fun. We made all the props and learned a little abour acting. Unforgettably, we had THE BIG SNOW just at Christmas, and got to have our party early and go home. We looked forward to the Pep Rallies. How we loved to march over to the Old Gym, join in the yells and sometimes even help lead the cheers from our seats in the stands! These things marked our experience growing up and we drew one year closer to being one of the Big Kids. zell, Tammy Petty and Amy Sikes point our to the sixth graders whar they have accomplished. Sharing a little bir of love with second grader, Angela Gaddis, Colin Gilbert happily warches over a baby chicken. His interest in the Indian project obvious, fifth grader Nicky West and Heath Pool enjoy sharing in the Indian displays. Anxiously awaiting the next play of the Jr. High grader Kristi Kear need a touchdown to boost their Ponies game, sixth graders Jan Menges, Jena Au- spirits. trey, Katrina Spencer, Nichol Jackson, and fifth While assisting in the Magic Show, second grader Jeffery Elj gives the Magician a big grin. Learning safery tips from Police Chief Gene Moffer, the morning Kindergarten class crowds around the police car so they can hear. Elementary Feature 113 Courses Handy Of all the many required courses we had to take last year, English and history were the ones most related to each other. In history, we learned who wrote the classics and in English we learned more about these classics by reading and analyzing them. In English we also learned how to write brief papers, and in history that knowledge came in handy — especially during fests. Several of us decided rhat history rests were amusing — nor fo us, of course, but to Mr. O'Donnell. We reached this conclusion because when he walked into the classroom with the test results, the expression on his face was like thar of Garfield after he'd feasted on lasagna! On the other hand, English tests were no laughing matter. The seventh through tenth grade thought they had it rough with Mrs. Green and Mrs. Sham- Journalism Feature Writing: Editorial Writing: Paul Haby Newswriting: Dhustie Hendley Ready Writing: Dhustie Hendiey Carhy Eaves Mistry Stanger Angela Sri FRONT ROW: Dhustie Hendley, Lisa Mitcham, Amy O'Neal, BACK ROW: Brady Middiebrooks, Paul Haby. UIL PARTICIPANTS 9 Amy O’Neal-District 2nd, Reg. 4th Brady Middlebrooks Lisa Mitcham-District Sth Brady Middlebrooks Lisa Mitcham-Distrist 1st, Reg Spelling and Plain Writing: burger. But they had nor run info the “iron lady of English IIHV, Mrs. Rober- son. She was as tough as tooth enamel, and we couldn't sweet talk her our of anything. English and history were not easy classes. They were the direct opposite. In English class we remembered to write with correct spelling and grammer, and in History when we wrote to remember past world and national events, we still had to use the same rules. These courses also helped us in UIL competition since junior Lisa Mitcham, ready writing, and sophomore Amy O'Neal, newswriting, advanced to the regional event. Commenting on her event, Lisa Mitcham said “| used knowl edge gained in English, history and even music.” FRONT ROW: Lisa Mitcham, Dhustie Hendley, BACK ROW: Cathy Eaves, Angela Still, not pictured Misry Stanger. As they read together in Texas history, seventh graders, Ross Reeves, Jill Sims, David Freeman, Monty Thomas, and Lori Turner follow along. Trying fo listen to Mr. Stanger in Civics class, tA minds of Seniors Tracy McCartor and Skip Srangé rend to drift off, dreaming of graduation Amused af the story she is reading in English class, freshman Melynda Wright cracks a smile ar a funny line. In English class, freshmen Anthony Kennedy makes sure he keeps up with his papers for the six weeks notebook. Trying to find an interesting subject for his American history report, freshman Tim Chester looks through the Tyler newspaper. 115 Sanity Threarened After being driven almost to the point of hysteria by classroom comedians, sometimes it was all that science and math teachers Mr. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Stroud, and Coach Evans could do to keep a risky “hold on the rope’ that lead to sanity. As students, we didn't really try to cause any trouble for them. Bur we found ways fo enjoy ourselves in their classes, even though we worked only under prorest. We learned how fo find percentages, prove theorems, and recognize the physical properties of soil, water and air. Each teacher was unique in his meth- od of teaching. Coach Evans had a good handle on his math fundamentals classes. He believed in discipline and was not too shy t o enforce the rules — by hand. Mr. Kirkpatrick had to endure the Number Sense: Jim Whire Jien Pitts Science: UIL PARTICIPANTS Paul Haby-District ‘sr, Reg. ‘st, Stare 1st Biology DeAnne Bounds-District 2nd, Reg pleas of the algebra and geomertry stu- dents to “please pur the test off until Moncay.’” Chemistry wasn't usually a problem however, until we did labs. Then there was one group of industrious young men, juniors Tres Rouquerte, Jim Whire, and Charles Long (known affec- tionately as Moe, Curly, and Larry), who diligently practiced making the Aggie stereotype seem very realistic. Mrs. Stroud did her best to teach her students about life, earth, and physical science. When the time for UI.L. comperitions arrived, we proudly marked our pro- gress. In science, sophomore DeAnne Bounds placed second in district and earned her way to the regional competi- tion while sophomore Paul Haby re- ceived first place honors at district, re- gional, and srare. FRONT ROW: Jim White, Jim Pitts, BACK ROW: DeAnne Bounds, Pau! Haby. After the science class divides into groups to he experiments, freshman Srephen Rhodes shakes | bottle of chemicals to find our whar will happe Basics After completing a chemistry lab experiment junior ‘John Boyle empties the seringe while fellow juniors ‘ risten Hamilton and Wendy Mondier watch to see ‘tr done righr. Working a lengthy proof in geometry class, junior � Lisa Mitcham uses what she has learned through- . Hiiiiimmmnciibim e, out the year. ii thi “is a To get his science notebook together before the deadline, freshman Randy Sranley sorts our his papers from the previous six weeks. Fundamentals of math class provides freshman Mi- chele Arnold with an opportunity to study for the upcoming Test. Basics 117 Found Instrumental “Whar a relief! Afrer being assigned the routine English, history, and math it was a nice change fo get fo pick a few classes to suit our own likings,” ex- claimed senior Missy Gardner. But even though we chose these courses our- selves, we sometimes found them more demanding than our essential credit classes. Speaking of her shorthand class, senior Cindy Glenn commented, “Ir is almost like learning the whole alphabet over or a new language. Although this course takes away a lot of free time, it’s re- warding for those who plan to use if in their careers. Ir’s even useful for those who take notes in college.” Free-enterprise was another demand- ing course in which we learned a lor and studied very hard. “Ir is a good course to take because it reaches you a lof abour the business world,’”’ said senior Brent Jonn. The demands made on us by our typing classes taught us the value of hard work while personal business helped us get a head start in the business world. Senior Patsy Brown explains that, in these classes, “seniors can take advan- tage of learning more about their ca- reers.”’ Regardless of which electives we chose, we usually found interesting classes combined with hard work, fun, and good learning experiences. UIL PARTICIPANTS Typing: Wendy Mondier-District 2nd, Reg Sally Stroud Gina Null Shorthand: Missy Gardner-District 3rd, Reg Deana Rinehart Dianne Fergason FRONT ROW: Wendy Mondier, Gina Null, Sally Stroud. BACK ROW: Missy Gardner, Dianne Fergason, Deana Rinehart. 118 Electives Waiting for the ‘begin’ command, junior Melinda Gipson is ready fo start typing. To work the compurer in Mrs. Gardner's business room, junior Heath Grammier must wait for some information to appear on the screen Typing is an elective thar takes great concentra- tion, as sophomore Brenda Akers shows us during a timed writing. WQQ SAN As the Shorthand teacher, Mrs. Gardner, gives dic- tation, junior Deana Rinehart writes as fast as she can in order to keep up. To make editing yearbook copy much easier, JU- nior Wendy Mondier types up a rough copy on the computer to be printed out. Deeply concerned with the conversation in civics class, seniors Shanetre Butler, Patsy Brown and Rusty Hughes look very preoccupied. Electives 119 After looking over all of our choices in electives, these were the ones most of us felr could bring us thar “easy A”. In Spanish class we learned the language, the spelling of the words, the numbers, and even the culture of the countries in which Spanish was spoken. We also learned thar it was no class to fool around in. A humorous sight on campus was that of the high schoo! guys learning to cook and sew. ‘This may sound funny,’ said senior Bruce Wilorit, “but men need to know how to do these things. One day | will be our on my own and | will need to cook, and my clorhes will need kepr up.’’ He continued, “Homemaking is fun and | would encourage more guys fo take this class. ’ Then ag classes taught us how fo Choices Useful work the land, raise animals, and build things. “| picked ag because it was an interesting course of study,’ admitted senior Kent John, ‘Ir was my favorite elective.” During duer acting or warching mov- ies and discussing the merits of the actor's performance, we found a lot of fun in drama class. In speech class we learned to speak with confidence in front of an audience. We then took our skills to ULL. competitions where we used whar we had learned. Juniors Sally Stroud, reading poetry, and Susan Sudweeks, interpreting prose, placed first ar both district and regional competitions and advanced to state. Al- though they did nor win, their participa- tion made an outstanding mark — indi- vidually, and for our school. UIL PARTICIPANTS Speech: Informative Speaking: Amy O'Neal DeAnne Bounds Persuasive Speaking: Brady Middlebrooks Paul Haby Poetry Interpretation: Sally Srroud-District ‘4st, Reg. ‘sr, Stare Wendy Mondier-District 2nd, Reg FRONT ROW: Sally Stroud, Wendy Mondier, Lisa Mitcham, BACK ROW: Carole Eaves, Susan Sud- Lisa Mircham-District 4th Prose Interpretation: Susan Sudweeks-District 1sr, Reg. ‘sr, Stare Carole Eaves-District 3rd, Reg. 4th Krisren Hamilron-District 4th weeks, not pictured Kristen Hamilton. 120 Electives FRONT ROW: Amy O'Neal, DeAnne Bounds, BACK ROW: Brady Middlebrooks, Paul Haby. Learning how to care for a baby, freshman Lisa Hawkins practices with a baby doll in the home economics room. In speech class, trying for a really good grade, senior Kent John gives a speech in front of the 7 other students. As a part of his Greenhand initiation, freshman Chris Barnes and the other Greenhands held a race in the old gym using tractors they built for rhe compe- tition. To show her dramatic talents and make a good mark, junior Kristi Jarvis performs for rhe class. Trying to decipher a word, junior Susan Sudweeks works on her assignment in Spanish class. Electives 121 Improvisation .. . The Key Whar is it really like to go fo an em- ployment office and apply for a job? Interview gave us an inside view of the fears, frustration and aggravation in- volved not only in trying to get a job bur also in life. This was a play with a difference. The only set or prop pieces used were the boxes. All other objects were panto- mimed. It really made it easier when traveling to contest. We just pur them in the station wagon. All the scenes were improvised, Too. We did exercises fo loosen up before we began rehearsals. The “rag doll’’ was one of the bast. In one scene each of us had to make up and act the parts of five Honors different people on the street. ‘By experiencing different characters, you can better learn how fo relate to different people and different personal ities,’” observed junior Kristen Hamilton. Director Jo Green told us “The play was by far the most unusual and difficult play performed since I've been here.” Going to contest and winning District and Area was exciting, “Its scary to get up on stage. You're afraid you'll mess Up a line or make a wrong move. Bur we all tried very hard and worked together really welll’ commented freshman Lisa Webb. As in almost everything else, with uni- ty of efforr we made our mark. Susan Sudweeks-Best Actress Dist All Srar Cast Area Kin Bryan-Honorable Mention Dist. Regional Kristen Hamilton-All Srar Cast Dist. Gina Nul-All Srar Casr Area Sally Stroud-Honorable Mention Area Kristi Jarvis-All Srar Cast Regional Bragging about her family and background to ex- plain why she should be hired as a bank President is 3rd Applicant, junior Susan Sudweeks. JAN KW s Oaths eee As the 2nd Applicant, a floorwasher, junior Kristi Jarvis empharically states her qualifications for a position while Ord Interviewer, freshman Lisa Webb, waits and lisrens. 422 One-Act Play ‘get all the facts, ‘4st Interview, junior Kristen imilron takes careful nores while interrogating 1e of the applicants. oe eae eT Immobile in order to appear almost invisible, the Interviewers, juniors Kristen Hamilton, Alan Gieb, freshman Lisa Webb and junior Sally Stroud form the background for an unseen applicant's presen- tation. Giving 4th Applicanr, junior Gina Null, a required physical inspection, 4th Inrerviewer, junior Sally Stroud checks for free arm function and asks for references. FRONT ROW: Alan Gieb, Gina Null, Kristen Hamil- ton, Lisa Webb, Krisri Jarvis, BACK ROW: Director Mrs. Jo Green, Sally Stroud, Ron Freeman, Kin Bryan, Susan Sudweeks. Intimidared by his inrerviewer, 1sr Applicant, junior Kin Bryan, sits apprehensively waiting to see whar happens next. then rere 2] One-Act Play 123 Advertising .. . Summer Days Turn To Responsibiliry, Accomplishment Summer life was not always care- free and sunny. Some of us tool on some responsibility while on vacation. Hard work and satisfaction rook the place of those lazy summer days to make a mark on our lives. Many students who found work, kepr their jobs through the school year. In these jobs, they learned re- sponsibility and at the same time, earned money for themselves. It wasn't all fun and games, though. As the song said, “You work hard for the money.’’ Bur, as these students found our, they also received a real feeling of accomplishment when the job was done well. Jobs are only one of the things businesses did to help the student body. The businesses always seemed ready and willing to do anything pos- sible for the students and the High School itself. They provided after school jobs for students, participared in school activities when possible, and decorated their windows fo project spirit and. announce activities thar in- volved the students. A pep rally, game, or assembly never went by without those cheery faces of the towns people present to help us make our mark. Their interest in our education and welfare has given us a boost in life and possibly a career. money besides being a great way to meer new As she converses with a customer, senior Dianne Fergason seems to enjoy her after school job, at the Cash and Carry, which gives her a little extra people. 124 Ad Division While working after school at Davis Home Furnishings, junior Heath Grammier atf- tempts to lift a clothes dryer. Putting books back in their places is just one of the duties junior Sherry Henson has at the Overton Public Library. $ % 7 PS oe work at Mike’s Drug after school seems to __he sits at his desk spending his time leisurely use no problem for senior Ronnie Davis as_ on the phone. Ad Division 125 FIRST STATE BANK Since 1912 ‘We've Grown By Helping Orhers Grow” == em me Overton, TX. 834-3161 Member FDIC FIRST | | STATE | BANK | CH): To better serve our community, the First State Bank of Overton combines their usual friendly and helpful service with a new, convenient drive-in facility built in 1979. 126 Ads MONTGOMERY REPAIR SERVICE INC. In front of her home, sixth grader Martiel Montgomery strikes a casu- al pose. Box 593 Overton, TX. 8346459 Mel and Jean Thornton 104 N. Commerce Overton, TX. 834-6777 KENNAMER’S READY WEAR 984-2001 Kilgore, TX. KIKTX The Overton Mustang Band does a countermarch at a half time performance. 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Ads 135 LOUIS MORGAN DRUG NO. 5 LOUIS MORGAN DRUG N 5 On the corner of Rusk and Henderson Street, Louis Morgan Drug carries a wide variety of cosmetics, gifts, and drugs, Dennis May, pharmacist at Louis Morgan Drug, always greets you with a smile and professional service. 101 N. Rusk Sr. Dennis May Phone: 834-3179 Druggist WARREN AND MILLER OVERTON CHAMBER tye OF Po sees at COMMERCE er Phone: 983-1286 Joyce Mizell Owner Stylist Joyce S Jean Anderson-Stylist HAIR DESIGNS — Carol Jackson-Stylist Susan Guest-Stylist Kim Roberts-Stylist Betty McDonald-Stylist Tastefully landscaped with the same skill and pride we put into our work, Warren Miller Contractors is ready to serve oil field ; businesses with years of experience. Midtown Shopping Center Kilgore, Texas 75662 Overton, Texas 136 Ads ee eee Yk cere en DEE'S GIFTS AND FURNISHINGS INC. Overton Home Phone 834-6460 iy Henderson, TX. Phone 657-1928 In the dining room of their home, Cheyenne Lunsford, eighth grade, and Shelby Lunsford, fifth grade, stand in front of a display of the kinds of fine galssware and furniture available at Dee’s Gifts and Furnishings in downtown Henderson. Home Furnishings Floor Coverings Wall Paper Window Treatment Grain Fed For Home Freezers EAST TEXAS MEAT PROCESSORS Custom Processing Curing Owner: Neil Osburn Rt. 7 Box 163 Phone: Farm Rd. 782 214-836-2288 Gifts For All Occasions Light Fixtures Ceiling Fans KAM WELL SERVICE CO., INC. Rod And Tubing Complete Workover 214-895-4413 Or 984-5811 New London, Texas 75682 SWINNEY’S JEWELER'S Dependable Nationally Advertized Diamonds Warches And Jewelry Overton, TX. Ads 137 OVERTON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH ' i : ric etd West North At Motley Pastor: Phone: Jack Strickland 834-3224 (rst Agen ly of Ged . to 4. + A FUNERAL HOME This large sign welcomes everyone to the First Assembly of God in their recently completed new building at 414 E. Madison, Overton. Entering Our 52nd Year Of Service FIRST ASSEMBLY 905 South Commerce OF GOD Overton, Texas Phone: 834-3111 Cynthia Brandon Sr. Overton 834-3210 Sun School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 11:00 AM Evening Worship 6:00 PM Wed-Family Night Charles Scarborough Pasror 138 Ads NATIONAL BANK P.O. Box 432 Kilgore, Texas 75662 BROOKSHIRES Vernon Brown Manager Phone: 984-1511 Dr. Brogoitti President THE OVERTON PRESS ee mat ; ' 120 E. Henderson Phone: 834-3636 Phone: 834-3730 THE BARBER'S POLE STYLING SHOP 110 N. Commerce Overton, Texas 75684 Phone 834-3189 Appointment Or Wall«-Ins “Welcome” Ads 139 J. W. GREEN ONTRACTORS INC. Senior Homecoming Queen Missy Gardner, senior escort Skip Stanger, first grade crown bearers Justin Lake and Sammantha Beasley smile after last year's Queen, Teresa Utsey completes the crowning ceremony. 201 Hwy. 323 Overton, Texas 140 Ads 1200 N. Kilgore Sr. OVEIRTON FEED AND SEED INC. ‘We Carry Evergreen Feeds’ ! Phone: 984-2506 DAVIS HOME FURNISHINGS INC. Furniture-Appliances = Sea During the Leverett’s Chapel game, seniors Kevin Dudo, Martin Little, Skip Stanger and junior Chip Graham deserve a break after a first quarter shutout. 204 E. Henderson 834-6174 Overton, Texas Phone: 214 834-6134 Leaning casually against the wrought iron gate in front of her home, sophomore Missy Waggoner and junior Bobby Raney enjoy life. 206 Commerce Overton, TX. Phone: 834-6750 142 Ads Regular King COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Henderson, Texas MARGARET DOWNS JEWELERS To initiate spirit and pride at the pep rally, O.H.S. Cheerleaders build a pyramid of green and white for their mighty Mustang team. 1019 Plaza Kilgore, TX. B IRST SAVINGS a) ASSOCIATION OF KILGORE 915 Houston Sr. Kilgore, Texas 75662 214-984-2561 Longview 753-3422 J. BLIGHT President-Manager Gladewarer Branch 500 N. Main Gladewarer, Texas 75647 214-845-5503 as ‘ a = Paying close attention to the proceedings, junior Kevin Dukes sits in the auditorium with his class as they elect favorites. Owners: Blelve And Leon Bridges 803 S. Commerce Overton, TX. GEORGE R. VARNER Dib: Office Hours By Appointment 834-6126 106 Rusk Overton, Texas Ads 143 144 Ads Compliments Of MAX'S PLUMBING i. ae With smiles of pleasure Travis Jackson, kindergarten; Leann Jackson, freshman; Nichol Jackson, and Amy Austin sixth grade, report that Max’s Plumbing offers prompt friendly day-to-day service. Answering Service Home Phone 834-3156 842-3494 Proudly displaying his new car at the AGM Research Center, senior Richard Williamson shares his enthusiasm with Chris Williamson, seventh grade, and Missy Williamson, sophomore. Richard Williamson P.O. Box 4535 Tyler Texas 757 12 561-8897 Pager 595-9933 CASH AND CARRY jerseys Shimmels Vacationing in Estes Park, Colorado sophomore Cathy Eaves and junior Toni Herrin visit the tourist shops. 310 S. Helen Street Overton, TX. 834-6517 Ads 145 @ BACKHOE BULLDOZER SERVICE @ LEASE MAINTENANCE | @ RIG LOCATIONS OFFICE ‘(834-6147 3 HWY 323 HWY 42 (S of KILGORE) OVERTON TX SEXTON CITY y wa Lee22 XW KERRR A) Raa MY a WO VIVb ni [ | ii | 0% Specializing In Salt Water Disposal Systems 146 Ads CITY DRUG Gathering around for a post-game review of triumphs and mistakes, the Mustangs listen carefully as Coaches Dan Welsh and Bo Talkington discuss the Crossroads game. 108 Commerce 834-3151 HANIKINS EXXON Service With A Smile ATWELL BANKING — FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH “Where You Are Always Welcome” 209 East Henderson Overton, Texas At his Exxon station on the corner of Commerce and South Street, Overton, Atwell Hankins waits on a customer wearing his al- ways friendly smile. Overton Texas 834-6316 Owner: Atwell Hankins 206 Rusk | OVERTON, Texas 7 5684 (214) 834-6118 I WANT TO EXTEND TO YOU AN INVITATION TO JOIN WITH US IN WORSHIP EACH SUNDAY, THE AIM OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IS TO AID YOU IN YOUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH. THE BIBLE DECLARES, “REMEMBER THY CREATOR IN THE DAY OF THY YOUTH -- AND, TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL THINE HEART, AND LEAN NOT UNTO THINE OWN UNDERSTANDING. IN ALL THY WAYS ACKNOW- LEDGE Him AND HE SHALL DIRECT THY PATH. May OUR DEAR LORD BLESS YOU IN EVERY Define SUNDAY 9:30 A.M. BIBLE STUDY eet P.M, EVENING MEAL 10:30 a.m. MorninG WoRSHIP SERVICE 6:15 p.m, Mrp-WEEK WoRSHIP 6:00 P.M. GIRLS AUXILARY 7:00 p.m. ApuLT CHorR REHEARSAL 6:00 P.M. RoYAL AMBASSADORS THURSDAY 6:00 P.M. CHRISTIAN TRAINING 10:00 A.M. BIBLE STUDY 7:00 P.M, EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE TUESDAY 9:30 A.M. WOMEN’S MissronarY UNION EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND EACH ACTIVITY, 148 Ads Courtesy, friendliness, and up-to-date clothing such as the ouffit worn by fourth grader Jennifer Young are the trademarks of Young's Fashion Shop in the center of Overton. Overton, Texas CITY CAFE Enjoying a nice refreshing coke after a hard day at school, junior Bobby Raney and sophomore Missy Waggoner relax at City Cafe in downtown Overton. Fine Foods And Fine Service Owner: Robert Raney Phone: 834-3217 Overton, TX. hh u rwitz man’s shop For Finest In Menswear 1027 Kilgore Plaza Kilgore Phone - 984-3324 Henderson 757-9108 As the Mustangs walk out on the gym floor, excited pep rally fans stand and applaud their mighty team. Owner: Buddy Honeycutt PIGGLY WIGGLY “We Give S H Green Sramps”’ 812 S. Commerce Overton, TX. 150 Ads a ERAL SAVINGS ASSOCIATION “The Friendly Folks On The Friendly Corner’’ 834-6158 214-657-7566 301 S. Commerce S. Main At Hwy. 79 Overton, Texas Henderson, Texas 75684 75652 meme FSI IC a0c oe Jae egy b bees tone seve Corp fm ieee fr) ‘6 $188 we we! SUBSURFACE OIL WELL PUMPS SUCKER RODS MANUAL GATE VALVES SURFACE SAFETY SYSTEMS GATE VALVE ACTUATORS SURFACE SAFETY VALVES AUTOMATIC VALVES PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES ANELSON: Axelson, Inc. A Subsidiary of ae Si (EEE U.S.INDUSTRIES,INC. P.0. BOX 2427 e LONGVIEW, TEXAS 75606 e (214) 757-6650 ¢ TELEX 735-440 e CABLE: AXELSON pa RepublicBank DAVID ALEXANDER, DDS. Henderson GENERAL DENTISTRY Come See Us For Aw Your Banking NeeDs 107 Short Street Overton, Texas 75684 We Want lo Be Your Bank Memper FDIC POBox 989 657-95 8l| HENDERSON Office home 834-6153 834-3558 Ads 151 TEXAS MOLDS Gathering early one morning at the Overton lake to have their picture made, members of the senior class of 1984 decide where to stand for the photo. P.O. Box 515 Overton, TX. 834-3949 Buffalo’s Firearms PISTOLS — RIFLES — SHOTGUNS AMMUNITION AND RELOADING EQUIPMENT Before the home game against Union Hill, the men in green and white huddle and chant to get fired up for a victory. To introduce the new gas grill that is now available from local appliance dealers, 5th grader Kristi Kear and 3rd grader Kelli CALL FOR INFORMATION Kear show this model owned by the Jack Montgomery family. RALPH DONNA DeGEURIN 312 KILGORE STREET PHONE 214 834-3283 OVERTON, TEX. 75684 Overton. Texas 152 Ads LITTLE BIRITCHES Congratulates The Seniors Of 84’’ Mon.-Fri. 6:30-5:30 834-3923 309 E. Sourh Overton oS Getting wholesome outdoor exercise under careful supervision, these children enjoy the playground equipment at Little Britches. “We Specialize In Tender Loving Care”’ The Hower Corner 811 S. COMMERCE ST. — PHONE 834-6259 OVERTON, TEXAS 75684 Wire Service To Anywhere Barbara Matt Stapleton Manager: Bernice Skeen Seniors Debbie Findley, Missy Gardner, Dhustie Hendley, Dianne Fergason and fifth Anthony Hendley show a Lucky Motors used cor. Hwy. 64 Wills Poinr, TX. OVERTON FUNERAL HOME OVERTON, TEXAS 75684 214 834-6464 A. E. MICK BURROWS HELEN BURROWS PATIRONS Thanks To: Birchell Mauddie Davis Charme Hair Designs Pope Turner First State Bank Glass Auto Supply Overton Leisure Lodge Dr. Mrs. Barry L. Beaty Creekmur’s Food Store Dr. G Mrs. Weldon L. Ash Rice’s Moblie Self-Service Station Mr. Mrs. Frizzell Pearson Funeral Home Jerry's Paint Body Overton Annual Staff Ads 153 154 Index dd-a-beads ggies thietes Aceman, Dewayne 44 Adams, Odell 13, 54, 109 Rodrick 50 Adkins, Nikki 23, 48 Akers, Brenda 46, 119 Gifford 50, 95 Ronald 54 Alexander, Dovid, D.D.S. 454 Jamie 58 Allen, Penny 46, 77, 80, 84, 403, 105 Ambern Brothers Transmissions 129 Ambern, DJ. 60 Anthony, Bobby 57 Ardry, Sheila 46 Arno, Brian 52, 90, 91 Michele 48, 405, 117 Arterberry, Anthony 52, 91, 96, o7 Cari 17, 55, 109 Ash, Dr. Mts. Weldon L. 153 Austin, Amy 54, 109, 144 Autrey, Amy 4, 15, 44, 102, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 133 Jamie 52, 106, 107, 108 Jena 17, 54, 109, 13 Axelson 154 andanas ald heads eat it Bain, Chariotre 54, 109 Boker, Donny 58 Linda 52, 97 Regine 58 Thomas 59 Barber, Brooke 4, 13, 15, 46, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109 Lori 13, 50, 107, 108 Barber's Pole Styling Shop 139 GBoreia, Kathy 46 Barlow, Jennifer 58 Barnes, Chris 15, 48, 104, 107, 08, 121 Ricky 52, 01 Teri Jo 56 Bass, Heather 60 Bares, Gif 55 Cint 54 Beasiey, Somontha 14, 17, 60, 140 Beaty, Dr. Mrs. Barry L. 153 index Bright eyes and open mouth testify to junior Susan Sudweek's eagerness to perform her winning prose selection ar the FHA banquet Beene, Virgi 21, 33, 61, 106, 109 Bell, Loura 13, 15, 37, 48, 49, 103, 105, 107, 108 Benson, Bren 60 Crystal 59 Bice, Chrsry 57 Big D Consulting inc. 146 Biock, Zoe 55, 109 Cain 60 Bievirs, Angela 46, 76, 77, 81, 85 Katherine 55, 109 Schona 48, 105, 107, 108 Bobbi, Corey 56 Bonds, Jeremy 59 Bounds, DeAnne 15, 46, 102, 105, 107, 108, 16 Mart 52, 91, 95, 97 Bowman, Christopher 57 Jennifer 50 Boyie, john 44, 45, 66, 67, 69, 72, 88, 89, 102, 10, 117 Brager, Cavin 52, 53, 91, 95, 97 Cossandre 13, 15, 48, 77, 105, 707, 108 Charlie 17, 55, 109 Geno 55, 109 Loyce 55, 109 Pameio 15. 46, 107, 108, 158 Troy 50, 41, 95, 97 Bronscom, Chris 57 Linde 13, 20, 25, 48, 77, 106, 107, 108 Brazier, Roche e 55, 109 Breashears, Christopher 60 Brookshires 139 Brown, Brian 55, 09 = David 55, 109 Deweyne 60, 113 Het 56 Justin 60, 113 Kizzy 59 Mary Aice 22, 61 Pasry 1, 9, 14, 16, 35, 39, 42, 00, 103, 105, 111, 118, 9, 133, 152 Sheri 15, 50, 95, 100, 101, 103, 107, 108 Stacey 56 Bryon, Kin 34, 44, 66, 68, 69, 87, 98, 104, 105, 123 Buffalo's Firearms 152 Burch, Pat 61 Busby, Jaret 59 dustin 59 Burler, Shanette 2, 9, 35, 38, 39, 42, 76, 77, 80, 81, 106, 119. 152 Butts, Patricia 61 Bynum, Loura 52, 103 Paul 50, 91 omputers commencement oncerts Cagie, Angie 55, 109 Jerry 61 Cameron, Darren 57 Kevin 52, 91, 95, 97 Queenie 56 Compbeil, Scott 36, 44, 66, 69, 78, 79, 86, 98, 100, 104 Carter, Chris 7, 57 Cary, Cash Carry 145 Chandler, Ethan 59 Stephanie 55, 109 Charies, Brenda Michelle 60 Charme Hair Designs 153 Chelf, Lois Ann 46, 105 Chester, Steven 52, 95 Tim 13, 48, 79, 89, 104, 107, 108, 115 Chiles, Andy 61 City Cafe 4149 City Drug 147 City National Bank 134 Cobbs, Dale 48, 104, 107, 108 Coca-Cola Bottling Co. 143 Cohagen, Thelma 61 Cook, Cameron 58 Chris 48, 401, 102, 103, 107, 108 Cody 59 Kelly 52, 53, 90, 91, 94, 95, 96, 97 Sracey 3, 7, 20, 25, 48, 49, 66, 74, 83, 87, 104, 107, % Troy 13, 52 © Cox, Philip 15, 48, 104, 107, 108 Creekmur, Chris 48, 101, 102, 104, 131 Creekmur Food Store 153 Croreau, Dariei 58 David 55, 109, 112 Maris 15, 18, 46, 104, 107, 108 Timeny 59 airy Queen ynasty elegates D.W. Construction Co. 145 Daigarn, Donna 52, 53 Shannon 58 Damewood, Deanna 58 Michae! 57 Danie, Aaron 50, 54. 90, 1, 95, 103 Jennfer 60, 13 Danni's Music World 434 Darnell, Samantha 58 Thomas 109 Davis, Bill 20, 21, 61, 63 Davis. Birchell Mauddie 155 Heather 58 Dovis Home Furnishings Inc. 144 Kristy 56 Ronnie 1, 9, 12, 18, 19, 29, 32, 34, 35, 39, 41, 66, 68, € 72, 73, 125, 152 Scort 54, 109 Dean, Mike 79 Dee's Gifts G Furnishings. Inc. 137 DeGeurin, Trey 24, 48, 66, 71, 72, 83, 104 Trida 50, 94, 95, 103 Dennis, .Darnon 56 Desmon 58 Manuel 79 Dipprey, Eizaberh 61 Dixon, Jason 57 Dowden, Mandy 60 Driver, Lou 50, 103 Margaret 54, 109 Ricky 48, 104 Sherry 48, 705 Justin 54, 409 Kevin 1, 4, 8, 12, 13, 35, 39, 41, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 7; 83, 104, 105, 141, 147, 152 Dukes, Kevin 44, 66, 69, 70, 72, 185, 143 Duncan, Amy 56 Sarah 59 Scort 6G Lance 50, 90, %, 95, 103 Dunton, Shawno 56 Dudo, T lection year xams East Texas Meat Processors 137 Eaves, Corole 13, 14, 21, 44, 102, 107, 108, 109, 120 Cathy 4, 7, 13, 15, 22, 32, 46, 47, 101, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 114, 190, 133, 145 Edwards, Julie 57 Nicholas 60 Ei, Jeffery 58, 113 Jennifer 59 Raymond 56 English, Zachary 64, 13 Entex 152 Evans, CR. 61, 0, 95, 97 Stephen 58 Evans Hickman Insurance Agency 129 Garsee, Jennifer 55, 109 Gaston Cosey 56 156 Index While trying to make an impact on the crowd during the Fourth of July Celebration at the City Park, junior John Boyle plays difficulr runs on the lead guirar as seniors Sisio Stanger, lead vocolisr, and Ronnie Davis, drummer, keep rockin’. Kilgore First Savings Association 143 King, Dennis 58 Mary 56 Stephanie 56 Steve 59 Kirkpatrick, Wayne 4, 62 Kirchings, Alan 17, 58 Clernmie 62 Julie 59 Kurt 13, 54, 109 KKIX FM 96x 127 Korner Koffee Kup 149 enghorns ee's eather Lacy, Nicki 56 Richard 57 Loke, Justin 14, 17, 60, 140 Lawless, Lance 13, 57 Lay, David 54, 109 Tony 56 Lee, Steven 55, 109 Lewis, Chery! 58 Shauna 54, 109 Little Britches 153 Little, Hunter 51, 91, 95 Martin 1, 3, 8, 12, 23, 32, 35, 42, 43, 66, 68, 69, 70, 98, 104, 141, 152 Long, Charles 7, 24, 44, 45, 65, 66, 69, 71, 73, 79, 83, 89, 111 Diedra 54, 109 Lo'Roe’s Florist 128 Lorhridge, Frank 62 Louis Morgan Drug No. 5 136 Lucky-Motors 153 Lunsford, Cheyenne 4, 15, 50, 51, 92, 93, 101, 103, 107, 108, 109, 137 Shelby 55, 109, 137 Luptak, Jane 62 Luster, Jerry 54, 109 Rib Co nugget’ s ponaid $ McAdoo, Shane 58 McCortor, Tracy 1, 4, 8 13, 15, 20, 21, 34. 35, 41, 43, 99, 101, 402, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 114, 134, 152 McCarty, Erin 59 McDonald, Regine 53 McKennon, Rhonda 57 Index McLane, Army 55, 109 Bilie 62 David 50, 51, 4, 95, 103 McMillan, Jererny 55, 109 Rhonda 22, 44, 45, 64, 77, 85, 99, 101, 102, 105 ustangs ichael Jackson uscle Shirts Margaret Downs Jewelers 143 Marlin, Kenji 60 Martin, dustin 60 Nicholas 60 Mary Rhodes Realtor 193 Marlock, Chrissy 60 Tommy 54, 109 Max's Plumbing 144 Maxwell, Chase 56 Wayne 58 May, Nikki 17, 59 Melton, Lisa 49, 103, 105, 107, 108 Menges, Jan 54, 109, 113 dim 24, 49, 66, 74, 73, 79, 87, 103, 104 Merchant, Sheila 62 Merit, Bryan $7 Chris 55, 109 Middiebrooks, Brady 47, 66, 67, 71, Cheryl 15. 17, 49, 7, 164, 107, 108 Mike's Overton Drug 128 Miller, Rhonda 37 Minor, Virg? 59 Mircham, Liso 13, 32, 36, 45, 89. 16%, 162, 103, 107, 108, 114, 417, 420 Moffer, Jeffery 60, 113 Jeno 56 Mondier, Sara 24, 50, 54, 92, 93, 95, 100, 103 Wendy 32, 33, 45, 62, 86, 87, 101, 102, 117, 118, 119, 120 : : Montgomery, Martiel 54 109, 127 Montgomery Repoir Service inc. 127 Moon Builders Supply inc. 129 Moore, Jason 54, 109 Jeffery 17, 34, 109 Kevin 49, 66, 68, 71, 79, 87, 104 Kim 55 Kenji 113 Moyer, Amye 57 79, 104. 114, 116 80, 81, 85, 89, 100, 103, ew Wave ight Tracks ew cars Nelson, Adam 56 Lore 54, 109 Sara 58 Nesmith, Sherri 54 Netherland, Lee 47 Robbie 49 Skip 58 Newcomb Madden Insurance Agency 133 Null, Gina 5, 7, 12, 15, 44, 45, 67, 74, 75, 101, 102, 106, 107, 408, 118, 123, 104, 143 ak Ridge Boys cean Pacific ne-Act Play O'Donnell, James 37, 62, 101, 103 Olson, Brod 55, 109 Chris 51, 94 Kathy 54, 109 O'Neal, Amy 2, 17, 22, 32, 47, 64, 76, 77, 81, 89, 105, 144, 116 Overton Annual Staff 153 Overton Chamber of Commerce 136 Overton Feed Seed Inc. 144 Overton Funeral Home 153 Overton Golf Course 134 Overton Laundry Mat 134 Overton Leisure Lodge 159 Overton Missionaty Baptist Church 138 Overton Press 139 Orendorff, Niki 13, 53, 95 Owen, Billy 59 Chrssy 55, 109 arties ep Rallies unk Rock Parish, Sabrina 62 Parrish, Gory 59 Troy 60, 13 Partain, Jason 57 Pat's Electric 142 Pavel, John 57 Payne, Michael 53, 90, 91, 95, 96, 97 Peacock, John 54, 109 Pearson's Funeral Home, The 138 Pelham, Mike 47, 104 Perry, Ben 33, 97, 56 Darla 58 Tommy 55, 109, 12 Phelps, Anita 24, 26, 47, 107, 108 Dewayne 25, 33, 45, 66, 67, 69, 70, 73, 195 | Philey, Amy 57 duke 59 _Piggly Wiggly 149 : Pits, Jim 3. 49, 66, 71, 79, 83, 89. 103, 116 Poole, Heath 55, 109, 15 Holly 56 Pope Turner inc. 192, Price, S 58 Julie 60 Tony 14, 62, 104 Prumt, judy 58 Luther 58 Rana 56 : Pryor, Donny 17, 53, 94, 95 Greg 55, 109 ick Springfield ock-N-Roll Express ecord Setting (year) Rambo, Eddie 54, 109 Ramsey, Bobby 56 Kristina 56 Tommy 36 Randel, Lowell 54, 109 Raney, Bobby 45, 66, 68, 69, 83, 142, 149 Reagan, Brandon 58) : dames 51, 90, 94, 97 Micheal 54, 109 Reddic, Terri 85, 109 Redic, Bridger 55, 109 Randy 34, 109 Reeves, Ross 53, 107, 108, 14 Republic Bank Henderson 154 Rhoades, Bubba 53, 90, 91, 94, 95, 97, 103, 106, 107, 108 Rhodes, Mory Lou 60 Sheri 56 Stephen 24, 49, 66, 71, 72, 79, 82, 83, 88, 89, 1 404, 107, 108, 16 Rice's Mobile Self-Service Station 155 Riddie, David 53 Rinehart, Deano 2, 4, 15, 45, 101, 105, 107, 108, 118, 19, 134 Ringler Chevrolet 135 Rirch, Eloise 55, 109 Jud 59 Roberson, Lilo 15, 62, 104, 102, 159 Louise 62 Rogers, Mike 25, 45, 66, 69, 72, 83, 105 Rouquerte, D'Aun 4, 13, 47, 105, 106, 107, 108 Mary Rice 54, 109 405, 107, 108 Gimoang ar the rhouoht of ence: hard day going through proof pages, senior Debbie Findley _ tes fo make S Gardner believe that she s m1, 4, 101, 105, 107, 108, 145. d 2 Index 7 COUNTDOWN A rnemory is a feeling, a joke, a smile, a tear. It is a warm, treasured moment stored away in our hearts and recalled with joy, laughter, and pride. We all have our memories of high school — that close foorball game on a cold, windy Friday night; those long hours spent on decorations for the prom; and finally, the joy of graduation which seemed so far away bur came so soon. The last few tense days were marked by the seniors’ occasional long sighs as they reminisced about “the good ole days’ and dreamed of the new. Tired students who were ready to be ‘free’, uttered frequent exciaimartions of relief. Dedicated teachers stayed after-hours to wrap up the final tasks of the year. Everybody counted the days left before they could begin their vacations. Summer activities, cheerleader A Lnvial Thanks 1 THE CITY UF EVERTON FUR YOUR UMAMIMLUS SUPALRT (F A YEAR WE iL WEVER FL RCET Tie 183 MUSTANCS how they felt. 158 Closing To show their appreciarion fo the community for all the love and suppert they had shown, the 1983 Mustangs placed a sign downtown expressing just camp, twirling practice, and yearbook workshop were planned by students in- volved. Others envisioned long lazy days in the sun. Still orhers looked forward ro the money they would be able fo spend, earned from their summer jobs. Everywhere questions were heard as everyone wanted fo know what every- one else was planning. The year came fo a close. If wasn't easy to part company with friends and reachers who had become like famlly. For some it meant new challenges and experiences to be faced and overcome here ar O.H.S. Others, whose high school life had been completed, looked for- ward to experiencing a new way Of life in college, work, or marriage. But, wher- ever their futures lead them, both stu- dents and exes hoped fo leave an im- pressive marl s on their world. Mixing the old with the new, rhe Overton High School Campus with its new additions displays the progress that has been made to encourage stu- dents’ learning and advancement. These band students, seventh grader Ben Petry, sophomore Pam Brager, and eighth grader Sraci Hogg, don't mind blowing their own horns espe- cially ar the band spring concert. VO SOOMWE Swomped with yearbook copy and captions, Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Roberson show how much they care by staying long hours after schoo! to help the staff make the yearbook a joy for ce At the assembly in which the Mustangs received the trophies they won ar District, Bi District, Region: al and Quarterfinals, sophomore cheerleader _Tonja West and the entire team show thar they _ know we are number one! : Dark and gloomy ar the end of the schoo! year, the halls seern lonely and forgotren offer having been crowded and noisy for ten montns. Expressing all of the joy, pain, exciremenr, and hopes felt on graduation day, seniors embrace and congratulate one another after the ceremony as they stand in front of the audirorium and realize thar the end to one way of life has core and another life has begun. 160 Final Page We Made Our Mark FOOTBALL — Boys Varsity, Bi-Districr, Regional, and State Quarter-Finals BASKETBALL — Boys Varsity, District — Jr. High Boys, 3rd in District TRACK — Boys Varsity, District, Regional and Srare — Girls Varsity, District and Regional — Eight Grade Boys, ‘sr in District GOLF — Boys Varsity, District, Regional, and Stare — Girls Varsity, Districr, Regional, and Srate U.I.L. SHORTHAND, District and Regional L. SCIENCE, District, Regional, and Srare L. SPEECH, District, Regional, and Srare .L. JOURNALISM, District and Regional ULL. READY WRITING, District and Regional L. ONE-ACT PLAY, District, Area, and Regional L. MARCHING CONTEST, 2nd Division L. CONCERT SIGHT-READING, 2nd Division L. TYPING, District and Regional L. OVERALL LITERARY DISTRICT WINNER v : s. x Pe ARTS } 5 - nN aN Ney S J Wi as ? : als. AY Ky vy A QW : a es : ) POON, x) vy SN oN Ny ' —= Y : . eo St ooh 5 . V f . “) % ws a! Vv WG a AS Bes a) RQ woo (2 ger Mites Gs Be Tak Pe oS 6) 7 -C | Pf) oly lo) cy(9 EUS. ALL t ) J h toy fren | AN YN ne © Gcay a ee Vee | Naa a Ie) nt (x 4 [ eat Cf Cf ee, Ofte Me Way A Lthasl [} f } Ces. thachen p Bra dc Ei ee xm . Dk a ei ae ee i - mer a —— a a Saes ' + bs : aa re Ts Colophon Those responsible for this year’s book were edi- tors Missy Gardner, Dianne Fergason, ad editors Gina Null, Deana Rinehart, copy editor Dhustie Hendley, and phorographers Chris Cook and Chris Creekmur. This 7% x 10%, 160 page edition of the LOS TEJAS was printed using offser lithography by Jos- ten's American Yearbook Company in Topeka, Kansas, represenred by Gil Jackson. Lightface and boldface variations of style 35, Serif Gothic rype were used on gloss finish paper. 30% Gray was used on specific pages to add emphasis. The color pages were mounted by Missy Gardner and Dianne Fergason and the black and white pages were drawn on tri-packs by staff members and processed ar the Josren planr. The cover was a blind embossed, green velve- touch cover specially designed for the LOS TEJAS by Missy Gardner and Dianne Fergason. The blind embossed crest was designed by Josten’s for use only by Overton High School. The editors attended a workshop this summer in Austin and attended classes instructed by Richard Hill, Kevin Campbell, and Will Travis. Awards includ- ed BEST OVERALL STUDENT in copy sequence and OUTSTANDING STUDENT in beginning layout. Many of the new techniques learned have been applied to this book. The LOS TEJAS staff would like to express a special thanks to our yearbook sponsors Mrs. Par Gardner and Mrs. Lila Roberson for attending the workshop with us, being behind us throughout rhe year and helping us accomplish our goals. Also, we would like to thank Mr. Charles Gardner, Mrs. Andy Chiles and Mr. Tony Price who took special phoro- graphs; the Junior and Senior English classes who helped us write copy and captions. Before the second half of a game with Lever- etts Chapel, Mustangs huddle and with the determination’ to win showing in their face prepare to mount the field once more. Looking on as the girls’ coach, Sandy Job, wipes cool whip from her eyes, 4th grader Jason Honzell enjoys the competition conducted by the cheer- leaders ar the pep rally for the Tenaha game. _.. Making To send the Mustangs off in a burst of spirit, rhe — Regional playoffs in which the “Green Machine” O fans, students, and townspeople prepare a down- __ faces Iraly ar Van. town pep rally before the long journey to the | | bia aahecne ln ene eae eee Satine ANA oneal ay i es ee a — en ll eis,