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

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1985 volume:

we Q , Q3 5' ' ' lllllllll 1 1 1 4 A Volume 46 A successful year was represented not only by survival of the fittesif' but also by pride in the accomplishments of all. The school em- blem, the visible symbol of this pride,hangs in the front hall by the entrance to the office, and was designed especially for our school. Unique in its style, the emblem signifies originality and the ability to rise, like the rearing muse tang, to meet the needs of any occasion - a shade better than the rest. !lIEJAS '85 Overton High School Box 130 Overton, Texas 75684 K .. ms xi wx - 9 ' Q X Ss. on KN, fs V' as X A 5 fx . t 2 W Tipatoeing through tightly strung rope squares. players build agility that will help them over- come obstacles - such as opposing teams. Engrossed in conversation about the finer points of junior high football. junior D'Aun Rouquette and sophomore Brenda Florence discuss the last play. 2 Opening ummer dventures Travel Self-Improvement - R-onaai-Tee Work - While some people looked forward to relaxing weekends, students looked forward to summer. Of course, summer was not as relaxing for the students who worked as it was for those who didn't, but it was more profitable. intellectually minded students took summer courses to increase their knowledge while the students who were into self-improvement be- gan rigorous weight-training pro- grams, participated in softball an- dfor baseball, or enjoyed touring the city on a ten-speed. Others thawed out from the winter months by attending the World's Fair, traveling, sailing, going to church camps, and tanning them- selves. Cheerleaders and twirlers attended camps to learn new routines. The At the Avinger FHA. work' shop, senior Deana Rinehart and junior Missy Williamson relax in order to complete unfinished paperwork. yearbook editors and sponsors also attended a camp learning how to per' fect their respective talents. Yet there was still a group of stu- dents left over. They were left to the mundane tasks of cleaning house, sleeping late, and catching up on their favorite soap operas. Those students with love in their hearts and stars in their eyes spent time with their boyfriends and girl- friends enjoying each other's com- pany and sharing special secrets. When they had nothing better to do, some adventurous souls passed the time by driving on unfamiliar roads just to see where they would lead. All in all, students enjoyed the summer break, but looked forward to another school year which was dest tined to be better than the rest. Looking for perfection, junior Mary Ann Ware and sophomore Chris Cook concentrate on adding the finishing touches to a new march. With the beat provided by 96X of Kilgore'Long- view, freshman Sheri Brown enjoys the atmo- sphere of a Friday night victory dance. ew, ,, 'wr Opening 3 Summer Revitalization - - - . As the last bell rang in the spring, students instictively came alive. With the first warm rays of the sum- mer sun, they radiated the vitality of the young. At last they had a chance to indulge in their favorite pastimes. Students basked in nature's oven like a bunch of well-browned raisins. They flocked to malls and shopping centers, and acted out the charades that they had planned while in school on cold and gloomy winter days. But like all good things, summer came to an end, and it was once again time for the hectic world of school to be- gin. With a loud clamor the first bell rang and students went to class. Stu- dents learned about the changes caused by the passing of House Bills 72 and 246 and wondered what they could expect. Pep rallies in the early morning hours took a lot of getting used to. So did the fact that there Quenching her well developed thirst before beginning the next phase of summer band practice, senior Carole Eaves takes a big gulp from a water jug. Eager customers purchase their yearbooks, as sophomore Curtis Fisher thumbs through the book and senior Amy Autrey waits to help with the distribution at the community center signing party. 4 Opening ended too soon Changes caused by House Bills 72 and 246 was no longer a D classification on report cards. But what upset active students the most was that they were only allowed to miss ten class days out of the year for U.l.L. and other extracurricular activities. This meant that students had to ,make careful decisions before choosing their creative pursuits. But even with all these changes there was still one thing that didn't change - the beginning of a school day. As soon as the bell was heard, there was a tremendous groan and everyone was off to his locker. The books are grabbed, and everyone is off to class, said junior Mark Cro- teau as he took time to explain ani ordinary day. i But who has ordinary days? Endur- ing test days required extra stamina, for students. The abnormal breathingl of someone with an allergy attackl often disrupted the concentration ofl a class during a test. Students also had to learn the art of self-control in case a friend was overcome with a dreaded case of the giggles. Then there were the days when the alarm clock forgot to go off, clothes were put on wet, and hair brushed on the way to school in hopes that no one would notice. Nevertheless, school spirit started out high because of football season and never seemed to die. lt overlapped into other activities! as each one seemed to be a shade better. Then, once again, students dreamed about the summer. 110' ,M-'MN OME Like No Olhel HADES 6 Student Life Division Mimicking teachers, peers, and fa' vorite commercials, and bopping to rock, soul, and country groups, pro- vided a way to cleanse the mold that had accumulated on student brains over the summer. WheTe's the beef? commercials, the latest rock videos, and tapes of Cyndi Lauper, Lionel Richie, and George Straight were the talk of the town. Students, like Bounty paper towels, absorbed fads and fashions such as jelly shoes, parachute pants, Michael Jackson gloves, and Rick Springfield para- phernalia. At school everyday, students ap- peared to experience symptoms re- sembling mass starvation or dehydra- tion as they raided the carbonated drink machine between classes for a coca-cola fix. The candy machine was also attacked as students lined up to receive some fast energy, r charge their batteries, and relieve tl munchies. On weekends, GHOSTBUSTERI GREMLINS, RED DAWN, and lNlQ ANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE O DOOM were the movies to see. C course, weekends were also used fc more worthwhile endeavors as junic DeAnne Bounds commented, Pai Haby, Amy O'Neal, and l often ha physics parties. August through December seeme busy with football games, dance homework, early morning pep rallie Spirit Club meetings, and holidayg The juniors in world history clas were amused when they attended th Greco-Roman festival held in Terrel An actor, dressed as Pan, attempte an abduction, but fortunately, it wa all part of the act. The rest of th snuggled up to the fireplace their teddybears fhuman or non- humanj, sipped hot chocolate, and watched their favorite prime-time shows. But by the time January and then spring came around, student life erupted like an active volcano. As junior Paul Haby put it, UA cer- tain group of people begin to get ex- cited. They are the people that are crazy enough to participate in Ll.l.L. Reciting prose and poetry introduc' tions, memorizing math formulas, ,practicing lay-ups and putting, and lrehearsing lines for the oneact play lbecame an obsession. Frenzied activ- iity, last minute panic, and imminent nausea plagued everyone involved. Mats of hair appeared on desks while the sound of gnashing teeth, popping knuckles, and nervous fingers beat- ing on desks were other telltale signs To signify their school pride, football team members, students, and faculty indicate they are number one as the band plays the school song, Involved in pep rally activities, seventh grader Terry Payne and eighth grader David Black prove that guys love to show their support of the cheerleaders. of an approaching competition. As a result, the school had a sud- den outbreak of mass insanity, and not only students were affected, but also teachers. But both students and teachers kept going with one thought in mind - summer was fast ap- proaching. ln the meantime, they went to bed wishing they had never heard of Governor White's Select Committee on Education and its chairman, Ross Perot. Changes and new experiences caused by the new rules, often result- ed in mood swings ranging from de- pression to elation. Some authorities believe that moods have their own color spectrums, and students cre- ated original shades like no others. x I 1 The spirit chain assembly line crew consisting of freshmen Holly Welch, Sheri Brown, and Staci Hogg, work diligently hoping to surround the field with the green and white paper loops. Student Life Division In W4??- SCHIOPS Of 1985 . . . iam 8 Seniors 'a Iwi' - A-veal. '7 U -5: .bus I 4 ,X ' ' ,em IU I 'D , W. VA Q, - ,,.4f 1 s..uu,:. I wwf wiv: ...5.,,,.,,m,1-iq,-.,vs we 1- an '? I k Y? 2 f A .... 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But these were not the only kinds of nighttime activity. Students made quick jaunts into surrounding cities at all times of the night to get school supplies, yogurt, and other vitally im- portant quick foods. Some stayed at home or visited on the phone with friends. Others took jobs babysitting, spending hours trying to talk chil- dren into keeping food into their lit- tle, but loud mouths. Usually these students gave up attempts at home- work after their charges began body- slamming the dog, the baby sister, and the babysitter. lt did provide a quick way to lose weight, though. Weekends were different. Attend' ing Friday night dances sponsored by the student council, students looked like Scottish highlanders doing wild, distorted jigs, with their hands thrown in the air, sometimes to land in the stomach of an unsuspecting peer. Others observed this reckless abandon while secretly wishing they could be at home playing with their computers. Considering tonights possibilities. sophomore Lisa Webb, senior Melinda Gipson, and junior Anita Phelps talk over their strategies. Not yet in a hurry to leave the pit. senior Alan Gieb contemplates his plan for a crazy week- end. Basic To Existence Meanwhile, devious minds looked forward to the most dangerous night of the year -- Halloween. Halloween meant water balloons, raw biscuits, shaving cream, costume parties, spook houses, complete with imita- tion chain saws, and hay rides. Students also looked forward to Christmas Eve parties where Chex trash, candy canes, baked apples, and gingerbread men disappeared down throats and into stomachs al- ready aching from holiday over-indul- gence. Through all these nighttime activi- ties, from the beginning of summer through the following spring, there was never an opportunity for bore- dom. Constantly up and going strong, never in the shadows, each student created his own unique world of individuality. Nightlife ii Q Z P M f J 5 , ,W . . The true essence of the fifties is captured in the costume of sophomore Lisa Hughes during Homecoming week. Spirit club members have many duties, as seniors Bobby Raney and Carole Eaves show by handing out sweat-bands to eighth grader Chris Grant. e . s ,H 'K w .., An V, . 'S M ' ,' if . ' we 1 'tr' YW if . , Ji . it qs 4 u ,, v. gf. -t ,yfta V - ' . 1 I ' r sql., . ,f .. - 'iff nm' -.1 ff. . N W - r , i 55:1 ' :' . V A i,,. A g by Z ..oi, s isrgi. Q 3 0 . ii 57 QQYZL , it h 15 3 9 1 if f -V A .,,.,,-s...., la .'.' ., ' 'il i-sr- 4 iiir Eligibility Requirements - - - - ' 1 5- 4 r'fQ'. 1 .vi ii' .II . 1 ig '1 S I Oranges aren't the easiest things to handle as After being crowned Homecoming Queen in Putting her balancing skills to the test, senior SODNOTTWOTSS Lisa Melton and Jimmy MEUQSS the imitation ceremony at the morning pep Rhonda McMillan hurries to cross the finish prove in the orange passing race. rally, senior Dewayne Phelps receives a warm line at the morning Homecoming pep rally in kiss from his escort, senior Deana Rinehart. the junior high gym. Q - Q - l l - I Homecoming Week Homecoming week was the cra- :iest week of the year. This was the Kreek that punk rockers and hippies .ame out of the woodwork, and qhosts from the fifties came back to iaunt the school. As senior Susan 'udweeks put it, The true sides of eople come to life. -A3 u.v., ut Of The Woodwork coming to Life imaginations ran rampant during Homecoming week. Dress-up day created a rush to be the first to think up a crazy costume or gimmick. Stu- dents found just the right touches to wear for fifties day by watching Happy Days reruns. Not only did students participate, T ' -A gig: , W f A-il Q M 'MN-...l .t U is . V -V . , ,V riff- , ' ' ' ti -4i31?7 iikisy .,' , , . . ,V . . s viva ,, A ,ss- rT 5,6 V: .-fs ' 'uQg,'f'55i'if+?E . - ,, Sufi' ,d ., 1' We ' ga' i in 'y , , N .N I E5 i ., vi 1 , . ,TWG to-lrsfg f t 1 i +i',w ,a'. -5 li if!! II-J ' 7.66 K lnhaling ice cream through mouth and nose enables junior Will Sudweeks to capture first place in the ice cream eating contest. Showing that they aren't afraid of any Indi- ans, sophomore Anthony Kennedy and ju- nior Doug Wade make like Ghostbusters in the Drama Club skit. but the faculty did too. It was a much stranger sight to see teachers wear- ing blue jeans on dress-up day than to see some of the outlandish costumes worn by the students. Even the townspeople got in- volved in the spirit of Homecoming by placing signs in store windows supporting the Mustangs and the rest of the school. Of course, Homecoming was a time for ex-students of Overton High to return to see their alma mater and watch some of the present students receive honors. Almost everyone shared in the spirit of togetherness brought about by Homecoming. Dress-up day gives seniors Sherry Henson and Martha Watts a chance to show off their hap- py dispositions. At the morning pep rally, senior Susan Sud- weeks, lead singer of the Beta Club air-band, warns the Cariisle indians to run for their lives. Homecoming Week l3 E Friday's Bands Spell Homecoming activities reached a climax on Friday. From the eight o'clock pep rally to the late-night dance, the day was filled with excite- ment and fun. Some students wore the sweat-bands that had been hand- ed out earlier in the week, and others hunted up green paraphernalia to wear on Friday, which was Spirit day. The day started off with the morn- ing pep rally consisting of skits, con- tests, and, of course, cheers. There was everything from a Beta Club air- band to imitation Ghostbusters. All those involved in these activities ner- vously awaited their performances and hoped the crowd would enjoy them. Classes raced against each other to prove who was the fastest at V blowing bubbles, eating ice cream, and popping balloons. Then, after the pep rally, there was the traditional Beta Club Bake Sale. Food-hungry students jammed the halls trying to get to the goodies be- fore they were all gone. Brownies, cookies, rice crispie squares, and popcorn balls were devoured by this mob as if they had never seen such delicacies before. But underneath all the fun and fes- tivities was a nervousness that every- one shared. Football players worried about the game, guys worried about buying corsages, and girls wondered if they would be lucky enough to re- ceive one or not. Queen nominees, Duchesses, and escorts practiced their smiles and hoped that they i Nervous smiles adorn the faces of sophomore omore Randy Stanley, at the Friday afternoon Duchess Leann Jackson and her escort, soph- rehearsal for Homecoming night. lrl Friday Preparation CITEMENT would remember where they were supposed to be during the ceremony. ln their minds, band members and twirlers went through their routines one last time. More than anything else, students wanted to show their support of the football team as all the activities proved. lt gets the football boys fired up when the rest of the school is fired up, said senior Tres Rou- quette. As the excitement built and stu- dents shared their joy as well as ap- prehension, they grew closer togeth- er. This is, perhaps, the true meaning behind Homecoming. While she directs traffic created by the con- fused Homecoming court, senior Kristi Jarvis contemplates whether the short after school practices will bring about a successful Home- coming night. Making a last minute inspection of the flowers destined for two lucky girls, sophomore Jim- my Menges and Shannon Turner listen as classmate Tim Chester offers valuable advice. The task of making decisions falls to sopho- more Chris Barnes, junior Mike Pellham, and Ag teacher Tony Price as Homecoming pre- game draws near. Friday Preparation I5 Going To Court After surviving a hectic week of rain, Homecoming skits, dress-up days, yelling in the halls, shoe-polish- ing cars, and tests thrown in be- tween, it was finally time for pre- game activities. The girls' escorts straightened suits and ties. Reluctant elementary escorts, finally persuaded to let the girls hold onto the sleeve of their jackets, fidgeted restlessly. As the band played a few mea- sures of Don't Cry Out Loud, high heels sank into a gooey, mucky field, new suit pants were splattered with mud, and the ceremony began. Surrounded by poles decorated with green and white balloons, candi- dates for Homecoming Queen, their escorts, and court filed out one cou- ple at a time. After the nominees were intro- duced, senior Kristi Jarvis an- nounced the new Homecoming Queen, Gina Null. Crowned by 1983 Queen Missy Gardener, Gina re- ceived a congratulatory kiss from her escort, senior Charles Long, while the spectators cheered. Homecoming Queen: Gina Null Escort: Charles Long Senior Nominee: Senior Nominee: Senior Nominee Angela Kilgore Deana Rinehart Susan Sudweeks Escort: Weldon Kennedy Escort: Dewayne Phelps Escort: Tom Arts i6 Homecoming Eleventh Grade: Duchess: Tina Hankins Escort: Brud Hankins Seventh Grade: Duchess: Nichol Jackson Escort: Jason Moore Third Grade: Duchess: Darla Petty Escort: Alan Kitchings Tenth Grade: Duchess: Leann Jackson Escort: Randy Stanley Sixth Grade: Duchess: Tamara Petty Escort: Bryan Hogg Second Grade: Duchess: Julie Kitchings Escort: Jason Hightower Ninth Grade: Duchess: Staci Hogg Escort: David McLane Fifth Grade: Duchess: Heidi Brown Escort: Rob Russell First Grade: Duchess: Nikki Scott Escort: Corey Roy Eighth Grade: Duchess: Jamie Autrey Escort: Brian Arnold Fourth Grade: Duchess: Jolie Sikes Escort: Shawn Gaddis Kindergarten: Duchess: Summer Thomas Escort: Blake Thompson Homecoming 17 Ecstatic over his birthday present, Tom Arts relishes the idea of a new cuddly friend to play with. ln his role as Homecoming escort, Tom Arts puts a smile on the face of senior Susan Sud' weeks at an after school rehearsal. Deep in conversation with senior Charles Long, Tom Arts tries to learn more about American traditions. 18 Exchange Student li, f The fine art of tuning and playing a guitar and the love of music provide a common bond as exchange student Tom Arts and senior John Boyle pause during a mini-jam session in Johns room. Exchanged Fun H -I I-On L-oan Erom Belgium '- creaming, yelling, hollering, uninhibited, and talking funny, these adjectives, according to senior Scott Campbell, introduced the ex- change student from Genk, Belgium to the student body. Of course, there was more to Tom Arts than his exu- berant personality. Going to school with Tom this year has been an en- lightening experience, said senior Kristen Hamilton who continued, t'His views on some subjects differ greatly from mine, but it's fun hear- ing different ideas. When the possibility of having an exchange student attend school leaked out, the first reaction was dis- belief. But as the time for his arrival drew nearer, almost everyone on campus joined in the excitement -- and maybe just a little apprehension. I didn't know what to expect. l had no idea how Belgium people acted or what sort of habits they had, said senior Jim White. But the surprises were not all on the American side. Tom, too, found his new environment a challenge, lt occured to me that I was something special in the beginning, and nobody can deny that that is a very nice feel- ing. ln fact, he continued, the first time l walked around in school, everybody looked real careful at me. They all seemed kind of disappointed that I didn't possess three ears or that my eyes weren't in my back. Before long, however, Tom was a part of every activity. He helped out in the concession stand for the senior class where he surprised a customer by giving her a glass of water when she asked for a soda water, and then charged her fifty cents! He was a popular figure at the Friday night dances, where he taught everybody dancing European style to his favor- ite kinds of music -- punk rock and new wave. A With his specialized knowledge of Europe, he could always be counted on for a geography lesson or a differ- ent view of history. His specialty in school was lan- guage, he spoke five fluently and learned Spanish while here. At the Pine Tree Invitational literary meet, he won the first place trophy for be- ginning Spanish. While here Tom's family became Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boyle. Their son, John, a senior, had mixed feel- ings about acquiring a new brother, When he first came, l was afraid maybe he wouldn't be a fun persong maybe he would be very serious and not mix in well, but l soon found things were not going to be difficult at all. He will probably be the best friend l'll ever have. All the students and faculty who have come in contact with Tom will have memories to cherish. Tom him- self said, Every day here is a mem- ory. The American way of going to school is funny. Everything makes it so excited -- pep rallies, Homecom- ing, football games, playing basket- ball, etc. lt gives a special flavour to going to school. lt's surprising how fast you can be a friend or have one. The newly instituted Spirit Club has art in abundance as sophomore Leann Jackson and seniors Tom Arts and Dewayne Phelps create posters and signs to decorate the halls - new experience for the Belgian import, Exchange Student 'L f 5 . , fq qzfs ,wp . Q 1' wk QW ,QM QQ J' Q 5 iff E M W 1 , 35 , , W, Hs' ii V ,I ffy., if ,. w f in Y ?i Z W A Q fs . ,. , X ni: iking clear that the community supports the ma Mater, students Eloise Ritch, Angie Ca- 2, Rochelle Brazier, Tamara Petty, and a and full of others sing i'Hail To Thee . every game, at home or away, the tradition- fence warmers, Charles Graham, Ron Ear- rt, Dr, Ray Smith, Will Roberson, and other rs help create the enthusiasm and support cessary for a winning team. I.--- O . i Enthusiasm l Sports, Band, Clubs - Everybody Gets involved I Overton High School -- where everybody is some- - body. Overton -- a town with spirit and pride in the ' Mustangs. Put the two together and you've got a I winning combination. Hai Gieb Rain, sleet, and dark of night could not keep the townspeople from at- tending football games with enthusi- asm. Spectators not only helped out with cheers for the team, but also assisted classes and organizations by purchasing food at the concession stands. To show encouragement and sup- port, Monte Rouquette, an active booster club member, could be heard calling out, Come on everybody, to the victory line! Let's go, as he made his way out of the stands be- fore the game and also at halftime. When every game ended townspeo- ple as well as students swarmed the field to escort the players off the field. Slogans and signs plastered over shop windows and store fronts all around town demonstrated commu- nity involvement. Senior Kevin Dukes said As a town everyone supported us by going to the games. putting up signs in players' yards. and even on the roadside on the way to games. However, the community's patron- age of the football team was not the only good deed performed. People who belonged to the band and athle- tic booster clubs helped raise money to be donated to the school. These funds were used to purchased such things as mats for the gym, tapes for the video machines, and other equip- ment. Faithful fans also attended basket- ball games to show their support. The Beta Club earned money to go to state and national conventions every time a townsperson bought refresh- ments. Still, the community did not stop there. They provided high school stu- dents a chance to face the real world by providing jobs whenever possible. They bought ads from the yearbook staff and placed their names on the band calender. The Rotary Club of- fered opportunities to expand poten- tial by giving students the opportuni- ty to compete in speech contests. The McMillian Foundation provided scholarships for high school seniors. Even the local librarians were eager to help on any research needed for school. The constant support of the community created a special feeling of unity among the students and townspeople. Together, community and school made lasting experiences. Community Involvement 21 .0 ..,., A. .,.,.......,..........-.--- if - ' 0 Q R' , x 5UdWffekS STUDENTS SELECTED TO Changing Traditions lt has been a long-time tradition for both the FHA and FFA to have end of the year banquets to hand out awards and special honors. Even though the tradition was upheld by the FFA, the tradition of the FHA Mother'Daughter banquet was not. instead of the banquet, the seniors and sophomores decided to cook their own meals, while the juniors and freshmen wanted to eat out. Seniors ate fish provided by As juniors Craig Jackson and Mark Croteau look on. FHA sponsor Billie Jackson receives f I' '-rv. Dewayne Phelps, Mike Rogers, and Chef Kin Bryan. Sophomores ate hamburgers at the city park, Juniors chose not to cook their own food, so they decided to travel to La Hacienda and enjoyed a pleasur- able Mexican meal. The freshme-n's ideas were not so fancyg they ate at Mazzios Pizza. Both organizations had fun at their respective outings. 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AWARDWINNERS CHAPTER FARMER DEGREES Dale Cobbs Phillip Cox Trey DeGeurm Craig Jackson Jimmy Menges Cheryl Middlebrooks Mike Pellham Tammy Sprayberry GREENHAND DEGREES: David Mclsane Paul Bynum Hunter Little Chris Olson Lance Dunton Marcus Wright Troy Brager James Reagan 1 PROFICIENCY AWARD WINNERS: Beef Production - Chris Olson Poultry Production 1 Will Horse Proficiency Cheryl Middlebrooks Wildlife Management David McLane Agricultural Electrrficatron Nlark Croteau Agricultural Mechanics Trey DeGeurrn Diversified Livestock Marcus Wright Diversified Crop Production f Jimmy Menges Small Engine Proficiency Ernie White Leadership Proficiency - Will Sudweeks STUDENTS SELECTED TO ATTEND THE RUSK COUNTY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: Marcus Wright David McLane Ernie White James Reagan ATTEND THE STATE FFA CONVENTION Will Sudweeks Dale Cobbs David McLane Jimmy Menges Tres Skeen OUTSTANDlNG SENIOR Heath Grammrer STAR CHAPTER FARMER ' Dale Cobbs STAR GREENHAND - Hunter Little BOAC AWARD - Overton FHA Chapter HONORARY CHAPTER FARMER - Mr. Ronnie Rltch MOST UNSELFISH MEMBER - Tammy Sprayberry 22 FHA FFA Banquet At the annual FFA Awards Banquet. Presiden Will Sudweeks, junior. presents Heath Grarr mier with the Outstanding Senior Award. -Q Receiving the Star Greenhand Award fro: President Will Sudweeks, freshman llunter L tle proves how much talent he really has agriculture. While accepting his award, sophomore Da Cobhs receives both the honor ot being chose Star Chapter Farmer and congratulations fro the President, yunior Will Sudweeks, ,Q i V sfsj X E 2 ' 'X' Shades of Green and White Slogans of spirit and shades of green and white adorned the Commu- nity Building both inside and out. ln- side, centerpieces consisted of minia- ture sports equipment which proved that the Athletic Boosters had once again outdone themselves. After Coach Chester Roy's invoca- tion, guests dug-in to the veritable feast, filling their plates with barbe- que, smoked sausage, beans, potato salad, coleslaw, and cake. Conversa- tion lagged as the hungry crowd of fans and athletes did justice to the cook's effort. Following the meal, the coaches presented individual certificates and Head Coach Talkington presented the Billy Jack Roberson and Mary Fleming awards to the outstanding male and female athletes. He, in turn, received a going away present from Booster Monte Rouquette. The highlight of the evening was the slide show of the year's sports activities, put together by Charles Gardner and Monte Rouquette. When the cheerleaders led the guests in the school song, the close- ness of the moment reminded every- one that year's end brings change, but memories should last a lifetime. Continuing his year long habit. Coach Evans watches his junior athletes while Coaches Jackson and Roy grin with senior Rhonda McMillan as Coach Job presents her certifi- cate. S- WL. - by i R ..i. 1 g f it. . . ..,, , y 4 , ti t - r - ,. l '- 'l.,V f-ie V , V- 5 H S . Y V ,if,iL, g VV V - V , In f --... if if ...fs - M -4 f -alt ff 41 The basketball basket, track hurdle, and ten- Mustang mural symbolize the pride and cour- nis court net table decorations and the rearing age demonstrated by all OHS teams and fans. 24 Sports Banquet Looking at pictures of themselves and friends sophomores Linda Branscom, Cheryl Middle- brooks and other guests pick out sports pic- tures from among those left over from year- book selection. s?12f 5 Billy Jack Roberson Award: f Tres Rouquette and Weldon Kennedy mini! usa: if 41 eflecting pictures ofthe past and the people Keith Grammier who is receiving his golf certi' fthe present, the Regional football trophy is ficate from Coach Talkington. 1e star ofthe sports banquet even though it is Mafy Fleming Awafdi Kflstbn i Hamilton Sports Banquet 25 S - . From The Ceiling -- Balloons And Streamers Swinging - that's the way the year ended for the band. Their hard work and effort received its reward with a banquet prepared by the Band Boosters. Pink net hung from the ceiling along with the pink and black bal- loons and streamers. The tables had note centerpieces with paper carna- tion sodas. The boosters served hamburgers, baked beans, and, the most request- ed, Curly-Q-French fries 'til nearly 8:00. This worked to the advantage of absent-minded band members who arrived late. Food disappeared al- most miraculously as immense appe- Reading from the list of songs on his napkin. junior Will Sudweeks finds some oldies but goodies, as eighth grader Dylan Wallace has his attention on the dance floor. 26 Band Banquet tites appeased themselves. Perhaps this indicated correlation between music appreciation and enjoyment of food. A nostalgic glimpse of the past year, in the form of a slide show, gave all the band members, but espe- cially the seniors a chance to relive some of the better band experiences for the last time. Then it was time to dance. No one seemed to want to be the first out on the floor, but soon everyone was dancing as the boost- ers served cookies and cokes. The fun ended with both boosters and students competing to retrieve balloons for souvenirs. One ofthe many colorful decorations. this sign shows just for whom the band banquet was given. i fa ns S i :'.- E Across the table from his wife, Mr. Beene puts the final touches on his meal while senior Amy Autrey pours mustard on her hamburger bun N with great precision. Her date, Ron Cooper, watches to make sure she does it right. ' X,..k W W lhmud miring the decorations from their positions Stroud and John Boyle try to decide whether the dance floor, sophomore Melynda to continue dancing or join their friends at a ight, junior Doug Wade, and seniors Sally dinner table. With real enthusiasm, Carrie Jackson, Katina Spencer and Nichol Jackson dance to the mu- sic provided by 96x. They have the beat and are already rocking whether anyone else is ready or not. P, Er Band Banquet 2 Specialities of e Weldon Kennedy House Versatility and charisma character- ize many students. Some, however, are special. Miss OHS must be multi-talented, affable, and supportive of others. Kristen Hamilton fit the qualifica- tions perfectly. Her high school years have been punctuated by participa- tion in sports, one act play, prose, student council and cheerleading. She was recognized by students, fac- ulty, and community as a person who got things done. The respect and approval of the faculty is some- thing l've always strived for. Being chosen Miss OHS shows me that l have fulfilled my intentions. lf Mr. OHS was to match up, he would also have to be a virtuoso of many skills. Senior Weldon Kennedy proved to be all that, and even more. Weldon had a great personality and his affable cooperation in all school activities could always be counted on. Not only was he adept at almost every sport, he was also a good all- around student and a friend who could be counted on. These qualities were also neces- sary for school favorites, but senior students chosen for this honor also had two other things: wit and unflag- ging optimism. Once again the stu- dents honored were Kristen and Wel- don. To be chosen school beauty or handsome, a girl had to have grace, poise, and refinement while the fel- low was required to epitomize charm and attractiveness. The students had no trouble in picking Carole Eaves and Dewayne Phelps to fill these hon- ored positions. When asked how she trained to become school beauty, Carole re- plied, tongue in cheek, By getting I4 hours of steep a night. Each student honored, reflected the best the school offered. 28 Honors QR i :nur ' 1 Carole Eaves Dewayne Phelps School Beauty 8 Handsome -ef! .5 sr 'Zi School Favorites Kristen Hamilton Weldon Kennedy Honors 29 Standin For utstan ing or Ovation Doors to the auditorium opened. The morning sunlight peeped into the roomg so did the pollenated springtime air, A few sneezes accom' panied the air movements. Neverthe- less since assemblies this year had been limited to zero, the awards as' sembly was a real break from the mundane ordeal of waiking to first period class. Some of the younger students even forgot they had as- signed sseating areas. What can be said about an assem- bly? Necessary sometimesg wildly en- tertaining sometimesg but mostly just a way of getting out of class. This one, though, was a little different, After the awards: Rusk County Chamber of Commerce recognizing the validictorian and salutatoriang presenting academic achievement awardsg the Cancer Society recognizs ing the Speech and Drama Clubg the A-B honor roll and perfect atten- danceg the audience of students and teachers expected to rise for the usu- al rendition of the school song and then go back to class. Instead, Mr. Stanger recognized Coach Bo Talkington. The standing ovation he received paid a tribute to his four years of outstanding work and dedication to the Mustang cause. Only then did the senior cheer' leaders, aided by Coach Talkington, lead the school song. For the last time, Coach gave the students it boost, shouting, I know sing louder than that! if 'w FRONT ROW: ALL A HONOR ROLL: Wendy Welch, and Justin Dudo. A Ev B HONOR ROLL: Vickie Washington, Cindy Thomas, and Lowell Randel. BACK ROW: Gina Null, Amy O'Neal, Paul Haby, Wendy Sprayberry, Melissa dock, Jill Sims. NOT Kristi Jarvis, Jim White, and ATTENDANCE: FRONT ROW: Donna Dalgarn, Micheal Rea- Hopper. BACK ROW: Chris Cook, Elisa Haynes, Lisa son, Rexella Haynes, and PICTURED: James 30 Awards Assembly :fire O. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Gina Null and Wendy Mondier. ALL AROUND JUNIOR HIGH GIRL BOY: Laura Bynum and Kelly Cook. FRONT ROW: MATH AND SPANISH: Wendy Mondier. SOCIAL STUDIES: Amy O'Neil. BACK ROW: ENGLISH: Lisa Mitcham. SCI' ENCE: Susan Sudweeks. 3. r . xkk. , V . BAND: FRONT ROW: OUTSTANDING SEN- IOR - Gina Null, MOST IMPROVED - D'Aun Rouquette. BACK ROW: OUTSTANDING SEVENTH GRADER ' Wendy Welch, SPEECH AWARD: Susan Sudweeks. DRAMA AWARD: Kristen Hamilton. AGRICULTURE AWARD: Tammy Spray- berry. HOME ECONOMICS: Rhonda McMil- lan. ACCOUNTING AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Gina Null. NOT PICTURED: Misty Stanger - Typing Award. FRONT ROW: YEARBOOK COPY AW Lisa Mitcham. YEARBOOK AWARD: Gina Null and Deana ROW: YEARBOOK AWARD: JUNIOR EDITOR AWARD: As he says a fond farewell to th students. Coach Talkington song for the last time. Awards Assembly The tact that school is more than homework is demonstrated by seniors Tres Rouquette and Keith Cirarnmner who are enioging daneind with their dates at the prom. Broadiy srnihnq at their friends who have inet arrived at the Cornrnunity Building. junior DeAnne Bounds and her date Wayne Hitt. look forward to an enjoyable evening Ei S it 5 ? Naam me-mm,,,w 32 Juniorj Senior Prom Accepting the juniors' weicome. senior Mike Rogers laughs because he knows they have one more year. Hanging Purple Not As Easy As It Sounds For better or worse, purple paper hanging became the new profession of the junior class. After all, purple went with the prom theme, Purple Rain. better than orange. Students arrived at the Community Building at 2:l5 prepared with wall- paper, silver and purple streamers, mu' rals, and last but not least, tape. A seemingly endless cry for tape echoed through the building as students at- tached paper to pale green walls. By 5:30 tempers and stomachs began to growl. Students were strongly ad- vised to make attitude adjustments with a few moments of relaxation, and a bite to eat. Refreshed, though plagued by 'silliness attacks , students saw the place taking shape. Nevertheless. it was l:3O a,m, before tired students went home to have sweet. purple dreams. Prom Night itself was almost anti-cli- mactic. Long standing traditions were observed as Carole Eaves and Susan Sudweeks read the Senior Will and Doug Wade and Cathy Eaves read the Prophecy. As the purple party ended, streamers came flying down. Even though the ju' niors' professional decorating capabili- ties couldn't be faulted, it was as .much fun to take apart as it was to put togetha er. Uninhibited by her precarious perch. junior Tina Hawkins asks for tape to start covering a beam with purple and silver streamers. JuniorfSenior Prom 33 Casual Stroll Ends Graduates March Toward Life A feeling of semi-detachment, to' gether with a feeling of apprehen- sion, pervaded the minds of the sen- iors gathering outside the auditorium for the last time. This feeling, that the school and auditorium were only borrowed, be' gan while the graduating seniors were getting ready for the big event. They Could no longer claim owner- ship ofthe front row seats when they came back to visit. There would be no more casual strolls through the halls, calling to friends and getting books out of crowded and messy lockers. if i Preparing to enter the auditorium with pomp and circumstance. seniors Angela Kilgore, Rhonda McMillan. and Melinda Gipson make final touches on their hair Breaking the ties that have held friends togeth er was hard but neces sary As l walked down the hall for the last time I said a silent farewell to a lifestyle I had acquired in school lisa Mitcham my four years of high 34 Graduation As the Salutatory and Class Histo- ry were presented, the class waited for the Valedictory. Then, as if on signal, all the girls broke out in tears. Although they didn't want to admit it, some of the guys even felt their eyes water, No longer a part, but still a part - the seniors waited to march down the aisle and out the front doors, and into life. Nervous laughter fills the air as seniors stand in line, waiting to enter the auditorium and receive their diplomas X x Q L I .i k A 2 'v it , J . 5 .N ?3RL , wg' , .A , 1 4 , Q qv ,, . , .lg it L. y,:',,, .J r . ... M M- wsaa 'tb' Q 5 if J ft' 5 'G -1 together for the iast time as seniors, Tom Arts istens to some advice from the infinite wis- iom of Weldon Kennedy. Surrounded by other graduate friends, seniors Kristi Jarvis and Gina Null share an embrace .hat marks the end of their high school years and the beginning of their new lives. W - r f A Mi W, T W In CLASS OF 1985: FRONT ROW: Melissa Still, Sherry Hen- son, Martha Watts, Amy Autrey, Deana Rinehart, Carole Eaves. Kristi Jarvis, Dewayne Phelps. Kristen Hamilton. Gina Null. and Nita Bates, SECOND ROW: Jerry Don Hop- per. Gary Worley, Chip Graham. Wendy Mondier. Kin Bry- an, John Boyle, Sally Stroud, Susan Sudweeks. and Lisa SALUTATORIAN: Wendy lViondier,VALE- DICTORIANZ Gina Null. Mitcham. THIRD ROW: Dewayne Acreman. Heath Gram' rnier, Keith Grammier, Melinda Gipson, Angela Kilgore. Wel' don Kennedy, and Rhonda McMillan BACK ROW' Torn Arts. Kevin Dukes, Tres Rouquette. Scott Campbell, Charles Long, Mike Rogers, Jim White, and Alan Greta HIGH RANKING BOY: Jim White. TOP TEN: FRONT ROW: Kristen Hamilton. SECOND ROW: Lisa Mitcham, Wendy Mon' dier, and Gina Null. THIRD ROW: Carole Eaves, Kristi Jarvis, and Susan Sudweeks. FOURTH ROW: Tres Rouquette. Sally Stroud, and Jim White. Graduation 35 Q PORTS - Never Over- '36 Sports Division HADOWED Not love, but sports sometimes seemed to make the world go around. ln every season this activity was present. During the summer, students stayed in shape by swim- ming, jogging, and playing softball. or soccer. Fall meant football and volleyball. With the icy wind of win- ter came basketball, as well as some unusual out of school sports. When it happened to snow in East Texas a few cross-country skiers might be seen in the afternoon or even late at night. ln spring, track shoes, golf clubs, and tennis rackets sprouted around school. We had only five people in track this year , senior Mike Rogers reported, but at our first meet we got three firsts against teams with fifteen or twenty people. The athletes played their respece tive sports not only for the thrill - victory, but also to be a part of E essential item - teams. Their p tience was put to the test as the practiced plays, races, or shots ovi and over, looking for perfection. E during long practice hours resulted aching muscles and grimaces of pa as the athletes dreamed of that co eted place in the winners circle, Even though their efforts were n always rewarded with a victory, tl sense of pride in their team's spi and determination was always the to comfort them. Senior Weldon Ke nedy characteristically observed th Uthey never let up and always ga' their best, But the athletes were not the or ones affected by the thrill of spor' Teachers wore green on Fridays di ing football season. Football and be etball bleachers overflowed with the arents and friends of the athletes. ownspeople, who caught the fever f f'Mustang Mania , purchased ups, hats, shirts, barrettes, and ven shoelaces embellished with the :am's logo, and wore them proudly. Outsiders would have thought that veryday was St. Patrlck's Day be- ause the color green was so promi- Ent. The new gym was still a source of ride to players and fans even in the ace of a discouraging basketball sea- on. Unfortunately, sports were not 'ithout problems. New golf, tennis, nd track stars took over about the ame time as hayfever and allergy ugs started to invade the school sys- zm. lt was not unusual to see tears nd hear sneezing on the track or Concentration is written on the face of sopho' more Cheryl Middlebrooks as sophomore Tammy Sprayberry relies on having eyes in the back of her head to receive a relay hand- off. ln order to return a serve that could have come from John McEnroe. sophomore Tim Chester sets up for a backhand at an after school tennis practice, f court. Another hazard, sunburn, accom- panied track, tennis or golf meets. Team members never complained since they thrived on competition. Still another difficulty was also caused by weather. Running or play- ing in the rain was just part of the game. Even with these difficulties, students and athletes worked toward a common goal - to win. But, after spring break athletes, as well as other students, automatically became hyperactive. While this hy- perness sometimes disrupted a class, it, and the bright spring weather, helped the athletes run faster and train longer to be winners. We won some and we lost some. When we won - we celebrated. And when we lost, we suffered - and then celebrated! l The body language and watchful eye of fresh- man David McLane just might persuade the golf ball to go in the hole. Sports Division 37 Prime spirit motivator Devvayne Phelps, Sen' ior, typities the enthusiasm and team effort shared by the whole team as he runs back toward the huddle after recovering a fumble. Ecstatic over a well-performed play. senior Charles Long. sophomore Anthony Kennedy. and senior Alan Gieb lose their inhibitions and give each other brotherly hugs. 1984 FOOTBALL WON 10 Lost 1 Overton 19 Bullard 13 Overton 50 Karnack 0 Overton 32 Waskom 0 Overton 41 Cushing 6 verton I3 Union Hill 0 Overton I6 Carlisle 0 Overton 28 Tenaha 8 erton 26 Leverett's Chapel 0 verton 30 Cushing 0 ll-DISTRICT: Overton 29 Alba Golden 6 ZEGIONAL: Overton 14 Apple Springs 20 istrict omecoming 38 Varsity Football A5 eg, t G FRONT ROW: David McLane, Rubin Thompson, Shannon Turner, Carl Alexander, Joe Holt, Troy Brager, and Kln Bryan, SECOND ROW: Chip Graham, Brady Middlebrooks. Jimmy Menges, Jim Plus, Dewayne Phelps. Weldon Kennedy, Anthony Kennedy, and Coach John Villanueva. THlRD ROW: Coach Arthur Talkington, Paut Baby, Mike Rogers, John Boyle, Alan Gleb, Lance Croley, Kevin Henson, Steve Rhodes, and Coach Chester Roy. BACK ROW: Randy Stanley, Tlm Chester, Kevin Dukes, Tres Rouquette, Charles Long, Bobby Raney, and Stacey Cook. sions, Tigers, And BearKats Trampled Mustangs Stampede Toward Victory When the District and Regional Jotball trophies came in, players nd coaches gathered in the library J autograph a football. But they ouldn't help thinking about what iight have been .... Before the first game. the Mus- ings thought they would have it asy, senior Alan Gieb explained, We went into the game thinking we ould not have any trouble blowing them out. But it took some fine playing by both the offense and the defense to hold off the Bullard Pan- thers and win. Sophomore Anthony Kennedy broke loose for the first score on a 44 yard run. Following close behind, his brother Weldon, a senior, scored twice. The final out- come was 19-13. After a shaky start, the team took control in the second quarter of the ncentration, even while on the sidelines, is eded as senior Kevin Dukes watches the 'immage against Big Sandy, waiting for a ance to get back into the game. game with the Karnack Indians. Sen- ior quarterback Tres Rouquette, with the help of seniors Bobby Raney and Weldon Kennedy and sophomores Rubin Thompson and Randy Stanley, boosted the score to a final 50-O. The team faced their next obsta- cle, the Waskom Wildcats, on a rainy night which proved that the Mustangs had what it took to win. The end result was 320. Next, the coaches decided to can- cel one of the open Fridays and play Cushing. Cushing's Faron Moore made the first touchdown of the game. But, once again, Weldon and Anthony Kennedy, Tres Rouquette, and Randy Stanley contributed key plays which kept the apparent win- ning streak going. To this point the season had re- sulted in a rash of wins, though this did not mean that the team had it easy. Their next opponent, Union Hill. had made it quite clear that they thought the Mustangs were a fluke. . cont. page 40 After winning the coin toss at the Homecom- ing game. seniors John Boyle and Bobby Raney charge off the field intent on pleasing the crowd with a victory. f As the line sets for the next play during the Homecoming game against Carlisle, senior Tres Rouquette calls the signals, confident that this play will generate more yardage and an eventual victory. Varsity Football 39 inning Streak Sparked By Defensive Action However, thanks to the defensive playing of seniors Bobby Raney and Alan Gieb, junior Paul Haby, and sophomore Shannon Turner, the team pulled out a 13-O win. The winning streak continued through the next game. Homecom- ing. The field. unusually muddy. saw the stomping of another victim as The Green Machine destroyed the Carlisle Indians 16-O, much to the delight of the hometown fans. The next challenge to the Mus- tangs was almost a grudge match as the Tenaha Tigers, hoping to redeem themselves from a previous defeat. To make sure he has the right plat. sopho more Rubin Thompson concentrates on instructions from Coach Talkrngton. while Coach Roy listens to Coach Villanuevers hints from the coaches lookout. When Friday morning arrlxes. the attitude of everyone is different. Football plaxers wear ties. cheerleaders near their uniforms mailers vuear their shorts. andthe noise in the lmllxxaxs between classes is deafening. 'Brady Middlebrooks met the Mustangs in yet another sog- QY Pit. Weldon Kennedy started the Green Machine rolling with the games first points. After a scoreless second quar- ter. the Big O came back to score eight points. Then. in the last quar- ter. the Tenaha Tigers scored eight points while the Green Machine gen- erated fourteen. Final score: 28-8. cont. page 4? The thrill and excitement of winning a decisive victory over rival llnzon Hill created a definite spirit of elatlon for senior Chip Graham as he runs off the field toxxard the locker room. Q r SENIORS: FRONT ROW: Weldon Kennedy. Chip Graham. John Boyle, Alan Gieb, and JUNIORS: FRONT ROW: Brady Middlebrooks and Paul Haby BACK ROW Kevin Henson Dewayne Phelps. BACK ROW: Mike Rogers. Charles Long. Kevin Dukes, Tres Rouquette, Lance Croley. Bobby Raney, and Kin Bryan. 40 Varsity Football 1 Throughout the football season. the learn take the place of an lnjured teammate, Clasp' u5ed an a way to express luck. hope, anxiety. I'nust speak, act. and move as a whole: F-Up' Inq hands is an lnternatlnnal qrswrtlnq between frlenclshlp. and the willlngness to help each port must he Consistent and Strong, Fafh play lllftlldi, As senlors Tree Rouotwtte and Wel' other out of the risklest sttuatlons. er rnust be ready to elther go to the and or don Kennedy graep hands, howuer, at is also f -uf fu 3 M , ..,, 1 4 ,l, fi: 4. L , in tr- ij, 7 K ,nn-wtf , ri Qf 3 Q wwf 'Q' 1 - f -,lif5r,f:f ,Q A f ifaffj- L l' w'i'fV1g Q My 4 I V N fl? ' I SOPHOMORES: FRONT ROW: Jimmy Menges, Shannon Turner, Sieve Rhodes, and Rubin FRESHMEN: FRONT ROW: Troy Brager and Carl Alexander. BACK ROW' David McLane and Thompson, BACK ROW: Jim Pitts, Anthony Kennedy, Tim Chester. Randy Stanley. and Stacey Joe Holt, Cook. Varsity Football 41 Longtime Rivals Meet Disappointment District Champs Prepare For Playoffs The Leverett's Chapel Lions, long- time rivals, found the Overton field like a rectangular, brown, suction cup, which weighed down the legs of both teams. Although LC could not find a hole through the powerful de- fense which kept them from scoring, the Mustangs had no such problem and formed their own version of the Blitzkrieg. The scoreboard read 26-O. Llnsatisfied with their previous loss, the Cushing Bearkats once again waited eagerly to face the Mus- tangs. Since it would be on the Cush- ing field, this game had the Green Machine in high gear. The Bearkat fans went home very disappointed that night as the Mustangs ended their regular season play with a score of 30-O and the District lO-A title. Regular season over, the Mus- tangs prepared Bi-District play- offs. Speculations about who the Mustangs would play could be heard frequently on campus and through- out the community. As it turned out, Alba-Golden became the next chal- lenge. After not having played for three straight weeks, some fans worried that the team would be stale for this all important game in Winona. But the Mustangs were determined to get their chance as a State Champ. The most important thing was winning and making the other team hurt, explained senior Mike Rogers. Alba- Golden must have hurt because the Mustangs came home victors with a 29-6 scoreboard. The next trip took the Green Ma- chine to Rusk and the Apple Springs Eagles. Similiar in both size and speed, the victory would be deter- mined mostly by luck. cont, page 44 42 Varisty Football K at ,gill wWf QW . .,', .4 .- it in . ' i a- rf., . ,t . f 77,4 if ,N f j. .Q gg ...V -M T at t,.Q .K 9' I . 155 fr ,. .i yay., .. , In .2 .., ,Qs . .f ,A .rr . 2,5 V, gy fJf5j,ge,f ft' 47 , 'J ' f-W, . 1 , fy ,W ,pt ' ,ff ,, , ' f ,H . ' . , ,, . W, W ,,,, A ' f,,' me f' I , 'mn' 5' 'I fwdzawrff itting across the gridiron. senior Weldon :nnedy dodges Union Hill sophomores Rod right and Auther Ray for a few extra yards. ie new emblem representing the team is oudly displayed on the helmet of senior iarles Long as he relaxes before another half mud wrestling against the Carlisle Indians. Guts, spirit, and heart describe the ay these champions approached hletics. The Green Machine will al- ays be number one in my heart. old the Rope, and your life will be a ICCSSS. I love you, Mustangs! - Coach Talkington Honors Alan Gieb: First team All-District - offensive guard The very first game we played made us stop and realize that we would have to play every game as if it were the last - the championship. Even though we didn't win state, I still feel that we were Champions. Chip Graham: Second team Allvlllistrict-defensive tackle Football has taught me how to be mean and how to listen and follow orders. l knew it was the last game of my high school years, but l could not believe it, Weldon Kennedy: First team All-District - running back, defensive backg All East -Texas hon. mention - running back, defensive back We replayed the nightmare over and over in our heads, Always thinking the defeat was a fluke, and what we could have done to prevent it, Charles Long: First team All-District - offensive end lt was team effort that helped us win the District Championship -- team effort that included the whole community coming together as a family to motivate and support the Mustangs. Dewayne Phelps: First team All-District-defensive noseguard There is never any giving up while you're on the field playing a game. Football brings such joy to a person: its a special time to become one, as a team, to share a close relationship. Bobby Raney: First team All-District - defensive back What was important was winning and letting other teams know that if they wanted to bein the top they werent going to get there without going through us first. The Overton Mustangs were had news, ready to play football against anybody. Nlike Rogers: Second team Allrlbistrict - defensive back Sacrifices were the name of the game. Players had to put aside pain and keep on playing. We coutdxft let anything stand in the way. Tres Rouquette: First team All Districbdefensive end: Second team All District - quarterback, punterg Second team Ali State - def. end The seniors were deeply disappointed after the loss to Apple Springs. They had been robbed of the dream of a lifetime, But the memories wilt carry on always. i Varisty Football The cold, crisp air cut through the layers of protective garments the spectators wore. and the tempera- ture kept dropping faster and faster. On the field, the fired-up team hardly felt the cold as they concentrated on thejob at hand. The guys moving the Green Machine wanted the win. Through the first quarter. the score remained tied, O-O. The second quarter saw the Mus' tangs behind eight points, The fans knew that the Mustangs would have to act quickly and score more points if they were going to win. Third quar- ter found the Mustangs. at 2Ofl4. lacking six points to tie, ln the fourth quarter Mustang fans frantically chanted. Green Ma' chineu, Green Machinei faster and louder in the hope that something miraculous would happen to turn the flow of the game around, Voices from tear-streaked faces could be heard hollering. Stop the clock! ALL - DISTRICT Paul Haby: First team All-Dis' kqqa trict offensive tackle ' tr t - ee. s, 5 qn. 'gffsgilwlfff Anthony Kennedy: Second team ALL-District - offensive back, defensive linebacker ' st' 4 'i in Randy Stanley: First team All District defensive linebacker - G' - 44 Varsity Football Please. stop the clock! This could not be happening and yet. in one moment as the timeclock ran out: the fans knew that the com- munity's dream had been shattered. After the Apple Springs game. said senior Kin Bryan. the seniors took their turn telling others how good they felt about the season. even in defeat. Though the dream had ended. the pride and unity of the team had not. As the players filed out of the li' brary, solemn faces paid tribute to the fact that they wanted to rememf ber and replay events of the past sea son once more But another element could be seen in their faces - the realization that, though they did not win the state championship. they were champions. .tit lf-ii1-nothi-starrrptwlt-thrtrurih thi- t 1 'rim line - the at lr-ri tha. senior ixirr lirxtirr as psxt ht-tl tor sw und half of play .x ' Ss -:S-ss n 'Nf As sophomore Tim Chester and 'licrralra player mingles with the other players. relieved Radley Brock shake hands. junior Paul l-laby won the game. Taking nis usual time-out stanu- on the aide lines. seninr Tres Rouquette lielene to the ad' viral Qf the coaches Appearing to he in bounde. ef-nioi Mike Rogers tucks the ball in ne sopliomorv Anthony Ken' llfijy eagerly anticipates the mitcrorne of the play. HONORABLE MENTION John Boyle: offensive tackle - Lance Croley: 1 - center gg? ie.. , L ,, M Brady Middlebrooks: offensive guard Q9 6 ,E v, nf i' . ..,X , x Shannon Turner: defensive end 1 L, A r'-' .I 5 . ' ' Wu . Varsity Football Weathering The Storms Rain, Work, And Time Shortages Make Cheerleading Frustrating But Rewarding Every girl, at one time or another, has dreamed about being a cheer- leader. Cheerleaders signify glamour and popularity and gain the respect of boys and girls alike. lt means con- stantly being on center-stage. Yet, behind all this sparkling fanta- sy world there lay hard work and grueling hours of practice. Being a high school cheerleader meant cheer- ing through rainy, windy, and icy nights. lt meant cheering in Christ- mas parades while people at the side of the road laughed, clapped, and sometimes even jeered. lt also meant ignoring symptoms of flu, pneumo- nia, and allergies of all sorts because the team needed constant support. Varsity cheerleaders started school before the rest of the stu- dents. They decorated the halls, painted signs and made individual signs for every students locker. Painting signs took the longest time, but polishing cheerleading routines took the most patience, strength, and stamina. After school started the hard work began to pay off, but the work was not over. They had two practices a week in order to make the run through signs and prepare for the Enthusiastically forming a pyramid. varsity cheerleaders prove that it is easier to support the football team than each other. 46 Varsity Cheerleaders weekly pep rally. Each girl contribut- ed ideas and skills as they learned how to compromise. Nonetheless, the cheerleaders knew they had reached the pinnacle of success when they met children with their faces full of adoration. Leading the fans through chants and cheers held its own special thrill. We didn't accomplish every- thing we had hoped to this year, but we did some super crazy things and had a lot of fUI1-H -Carole Eaves Cheerleading taught me how to discipline myself, how to perform in front of people and also how to keep a smile on my face-H -Angela Kilgore I have always wanted to be a cheerleader and now that I am one I never want it to endf, -Misty Stanger Absorbed in the paint and canvas. sen cheerleader Carole Eaves draws what she 1: dicts to be the fate of the next opponent or they face the football team. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Kristen Hamilton lHead Cheerleaderl, Carole Eaves, Tonja West, Angela Kilgore, Misty Stanger, and Gina Null. pensive frown appears on the face of senior with a wash and wear Hoof'em 'Stangsm ta' rleader Gina Null who has adorned herself too for the Union Hill game. ... While enjoying halftime entertainment as well as the ample food supply. junior Tonja West and senior Angela Kilgore decide that the food has first priority. Even after a long day of making hall decora' tions for high school lockers, junior Misty Stanger can still he found hard at work. Showing a face full of consternation and disbe- lief, senior Kristen Hamilton is Clearly upset about the latest play. Varsity Cheerleaders Volleyball is more than a sport: it's a way to develop friendships and the ability to work as a team-member. -Amy O'Neal During a Cushing game, senior Rhonda lVlclVlilA lan proves that hours of practice and effort pay off as she prepares to hump the ball for a well placed hit. Spiking the hall over the net. junior Mary Ann Ware concentrates on making a point for her team as an Arp player rises in defense, VARSITY: FRONT ROW: Penny Allen, Angela Blevins, Sara Mondier, LaWanda Jackson, Mary JUNIOR HIGH: FRONT ROW: Wendy Welch Vickie Washington Nikki Orendorff and Patty Ann Ware, Angela Still, and Dorelha Gardener. BACK ROW: Coach Sandy Job, Melissa Still, Gieb. BACK ROW1 Tlna Still, Diedra Long Jill Sims Amy Austin Nichol Jackson Marggie Tonga West, Tammy Sprayberry, Nlckie Young, Misty Stanger, Cheryl Middlebrookes, Rhonda Carrel, and Coach Sandy Job. McMillan, Amy O'Neal, and Manager Becky Sprayberry. 48 Volleyball With Comeraderie Sacrifices Set The Action The Result Volleyball demanded sacrifices from every person who played it. Since it was such a quick and techni- cal game, with many details to learn, it consumed huge slices of every player's time. Drills for speed and footwork were performed every day, and thosejust previewed what was to come. Bumps and sets were perfect- ed, as well as serves and spikes. Play- ers learned and practiced strategies and rotations time after time to pre- vent confusion during a game. lt took concentration to know every position on offense and defense. Time was not the only sacrifice needed. Often the price players had to pay to save the ball was burned skin as they slid across the floor, Sore and pulled muscles were also common complaints. However, most of the volleyball players felt that the demanding hours and rigorous workouts were worth the advantages of the sport. Even though they did not win very many games, the camaraderie felt be- tween the teammates made all the sacrifices worthwhile. , Practice for perfection. a team motto, is dem' onstrated by senior Melissa Still as she com- pletes a spike while junior Amy O'Neal watch- es carefully. After school practice requires determined ef- fort and dedication in order to make the right move at the right time an automatic reaction as junior Amy O'lNleal demonstrates by makf ing a good set. Volleyball Run The Gym Varsity Boys The varsity basketball boys start- ed the season with hopes of improv- ing last year's record and making an- other trip to the playoffs. l was ner- vous before the game, but after the game started, I relaxed and enjoyed it, said senior Charles Long about their first district match-up against Carlisle. Basketball required lots of hard work and determination. The players were dedicated to doing their best during games and also during long strenuous workouts. Team members also had to get accustomed to their new basketball coach, John Villan- ueva. To build up speed and agility. new drills were learned and practiced, and players had to run laps around the gym. Usually, putting forth that much effort should have been rewarded by victory: but win or lose, their pride and determination lingers on. 1985 Varsity Basketball Overton 44 Maydelle 61 Overton 46 Cushing 56 Overton 47 Tatum 57 Overton 45 Gary 69 Overton 57 Carlisle 62 Overton 64 New Summerfield 74 Overton 29 A Leverett's Chapel 66 Overton 64 Carlisle 72 Overton 44 New Summerfield 60 Overton 48 Leverett's Chapel 88 Overton 56 Carlisle 73 Overton 62 New Summerfield 72 Overton 40 Leverett's Chapel 77 CAPTAINS: FRONT ROW Coach John Villanueva SECOND ROW Jim Pitts Anthony Kennedy David McLane Tom Arts Jim White Tres Rouquette Charles Long Tres Rouquette Tim Chester Scott Campbell Mike Dean Lance Croley and Alan Gteb Scott Campbell Wilt Sudweeks, Manager ' District 50 Varsity Basketball Struggling for the rebound, senior Charles Long and his opponent from Maydelle battle in mid-air. With all his might senior Scott Cambell drib- bles down the court while the rest of the team sets up for the next play. lt's confrontation time as freshman Dean Sims faces a Carlisle opponent to determine wheth' er his pass to a teammate will be completed. Honors First team Tres Rouquette Second team Scott Campbell Honorable Mention. Charles Long Anthony Kennedy All-District Ky' Giving speedy instructions during a time-out, ponders the situation and sophomore Jimmy Coach Villanueva illustrates his directions Menges tilts his ear toward the voice of the with a decisive point as senior Charles Long tactician. There seem to be springs in junior Mike Deans ankles as he out jumps a Maydelle opponent after a tie ball tip-off. Varsity Basketball J Gy 9 ax iii? if 2 as 1f f M ,Q--' 41, Q' Body Contact Prohibited On The Floor After football season, the students quickly became restless. But some girls found that the perfect solution was going to the gym to burn the basketball . ln scrimmage games, the bouncing of the ball, the thud of shoes on the court, and the constant The jumping ability of sophomore Cassandra Brager is just enough to surpass that of the opponent from Gary, repetition of drills resulted in a throb- bing, pounding sensation in both heads and bodies. Life systems seemed to cease to exist after these agonizing workouts. During games, although the rules prohibited body contact, girls some- times accidently gave or received a sharp, painful blow to a rib, an arm, or a leg. Those wounds showed, how- ever, that the girls played much more aggressive ball. As the season ground down, the team had won only one game. But fans commented that the girls hus- tled and played their hearts out on the court. The afternoons of hard practice and the long road trips also made the girls feel closer. Junior Tonja West summed up the team's feelings at the end by quoting the name of a song, TURN OUT THE LIGHTS, THE PARTY'S OVER . After playing a difficult game, the Lady Mus' tangs head to their dressing room with smiles on their faces, since their efforts have been rewarded with victory. FRONT ROW: Becky Sprayberry, La Tonja West, Kristen Hamilton, and Jackie Grant. SECOND ROW: Holly Welch, Kim Foster, Rosiland Hamilton, Lisa Hawkins, Cassandra Brager, and Elisa Haynes, BACK ROW: Coach Sandy Job, Misty Stranger, Nickle Young. and Tammy Sprayberry. i985 Varsity Basketball Overton Maydeile Overton Tatum Overton Leveretfs Chapel Overton Gary Overton Maydelie Overton Cushing .Overton Gary . 'Overton Ciifllslef vow,-ton New Summerfield 'Overton Leveretfs Chapel vgverton Carlisle fgverton New Summerfield -Ove,-ton Leverett's Chapel 'gvenon New Summerfield wgve,-ton Leveretfs Chapel ' District Varsity Basketball 53 1' Pourin' It On N. - 4 , ,cv As the hard, fast drops of rain splattered against the runners' faces, eyes blinked in rapid succession in order to clear their vision. They knew they couldn't quit just because of a little rain. They had to keep up their form and improve their time. Pacing, striding, and sprinting, athletes in training appeared every afternoon - rain or shine. Hurdlers repeatedly suf- fered skinned and bloody knees. Re- lay teams practiced handing off the baton. Greedy lungs gulped in all the air they could hold. Meanwhile, those involved in field events practiced their techniques in the discus, shot put. high jump, and long jump. Balance, agility and spot- ting abilities were a must. Practice seemed infinite. To help get themselves into better shape, the guys used spare time pumping iron and jogging. Even high protein diets found themselves ranking above low- er mineral, fast energy foods. The ability to endure bruises and skinned knees went beyond physical capacity. lt also testified to the men- tal supremacy needed to succeed. . foulirw. fu.. DISTRICT MEET: 2nd place -- H9 points ' Troy Braga- 1600 meter run Lince Croley' shot put- 3rd Trey Delieurin- 800 meter run- 3rd Qnigtzsny Kennedy- 300 meter intermediate hurdles- lst, long jump- 3rd, 110 meter high ur Weldon Kennedy- 100 meter dash- 2nd, 200 meter dash- 2nd, long jump lst, discus- lst Charles Long- 100 meter dash- 3rd. 200 meter dash- 6th Jim Pitts' 3200 meter run Tres Rouquette- 300 meter intermediate hurdles- 5th, H0 meter high hurdles- 4th Randy Stanley- shot put- 2nd, discus- 6th Rubin Thompson- 3200 meter run 400 meter relay-f lst- Charles Long, Anthony Kennedy, Weldon Kennedy, Tres Rouquezre l600 meter relay- 4th- Steve Rhodes. Brady Middlebrooks, David McLane, Lance Croley REGIONAL MEET: 2nd place -- 52 points Anthony Kennedy- 300 meter Intermediate hurdles- ls! Weldon Kennedy- discus- Znd, 100 meter dash- 3rd, 200 meter dash- 3rd, long jump- 5th Randy Stanley- shot put- Sth 400 meter relay- lst place fset a new reglonal record 43.6y Charles Long, Anthony Kennedy, Weldon Kennedy, Tres Rouquelte STATE MEET: Weldon Kennedy'discus'6!h 400 meter relay-Srdfharles Long, Anthony Kennedy, Weldon Kennedy, Tres Rouquerte Varsity Boys Track r :ff . ,fy 0-..?-:T ,,r.f S ff K J- -....... .... ...rf . p----- --. --.. .......,,,, , .-1. A tl A ur j. 'Z:n- ,.,,.N -:...a,m. if I :Una 3 Q-iii au' L FRONT ROW: Troy Brager. Rubin Thompson. Brady Middiebrooks, Steve Rhodes, .Hin and David McLane, BACK ROW: Ccxach Bo Talirington, Weldon Kennedy, Trey DeGeurin, Anthony Kennedy, Tres Rouquette, Lance C Long. foley, and Randy Stanley. NOT PlCTl1RED:Chnrles Technique and ability do not help senior Tres Rouquette overcome the unfortunate loss of a shoe -the resultant loss of balance and con- trol putting him out of the competition at Cushing, V Q M W s .wel f H..- s they charge out of the starting block sen their best effort against competitors from Care mrs Charles Long and Weldon Kennedy give Iise and Leveretts Chapel. Crossing the finish line exhausted, sophomore Rubin Thompson just finished running the 3200 meter run. His momentum carrying him through the turn after the release of the discus, sophomore Ran- dy Stanley summons enough strength to win second place at the Cushing track meet. Determination written plainly on his face, sophomore Trey DeGuerin struggles to over' come the pain that the 1600 meter run can inflict on the participants of the race. Varsity Boys Track 55 N f , ff ff' - Placing as murh power as she can muster behlnd her throw. lunlor Mary Arm Ware seems to control the shot put wth a vate OT her hand and the expresslorm on her fare DISTRICT MEET: Cassandra Brager- 800 meter relay- 2nd, 1600 meter relay- 3rd Linda Branscom- 400 meter meter relay- 3rd Jackie Grant- 400 meter relay- 3rd, 800 meter relay- 2nd Kristen Hamilton- 100 meter hurdles- lst, 800 meter relay- 2nd, 1600 meter relay- 3rd Lisa Hawkins- 800 meter relay- 2nd Rhonda McMillan- 800 meter run- 4th, 1600 meter run- 2nd, long jump- 3rd Cheryl Middlebrooks- 3200 meter run- 3rd Tammy Sprayberry- 1600 meter run- 5th Mary Ann Ware- discus- 3rd, shot put- 2nd Holly Welch- 400 meter- 1st, 400 meter relay- 3rd, 1600 meter relay- 3rd Tonja West- 400 meter dash- 3rd, 400 meter relay- 3rd. 1600- 3rd REGIONAL MEET: Mary Ann Ware- shot put- 3rd Hoily Welch- 400 meter run- 6th 56 Varsity Girls Track ?'irr-ii fiff, -A W I , , I ' si ,,,.,,.,., ,, r, 14,-M' ' ' if I ...J rv- if FRONT ROW: Cassandra Brager, Linda Branscom, Tonja West, Kristen Hamilton, Lisa Hawkins and Coach Sandra Job. BACK ROW: Rhonda McMillan, Cheryl Middlebrooks, Jackie Grant, Tammy Sprayberry, Mary Ann Ware, and Holly Welch. Q, Underrated But Not Llndersold Qirlsjuffer For cegs Success has its price. The success of track. unfortunately, was usually achieved by pain, sweat, sometimes blood, and always determination. Blisters, toughened skin, sprained ankles. pulled muscles, ice treat- ments. heat treatments, and exten- sive sessions with the whirl-pool were familiar to track people. Also familiar were long workouts in the hot sun with shoes full of sand and eyes burning with sweat. These kinds of pleasures got tiresome very quickly. Only the knowledge of a track meet coming soon and the hope of slicing one more, two more, or three more seconds off the best time yet achieved, created the determination to keep trying - and suffering. Also there was always that hope of break- ing an old record and setting a new one. The feeling of winning was wonder- ful, however, and each girl made a contribution. individual wins at dis- trict and regional were major accom- plishments, but no one on the team could be called a loser. Along with the increased team spirit they created, there was also an increase in enthusiasm for girls ath- letics as the girls' success gained rec- ognition. Yes, the price of success was high, but definitely worth the effort. As she recieves congratulations from fellow teammate, sophomore Tammy Sprayerry, and a hug from her mother, Sandra Welch, fresh- man Holly Welch tries to catch her breath and relax after winning the 400 meter run at dis- trict. lt was a very exciting season. lt was the first time l had ever gone to re- gional in the shot put. l really worked hard, and I expect to go to State next year because l am going to work extra hard. - Mary Ann Ware We I , ...hx A l . ,, . .ts .X N t . . . ,Tai f as-V -5 . s as L. ' I ,, L. - T - , g ':..g3tt..... ,.,,... gt W3 A - ww ' W.. -ai. N 5 -V . t . .s S X W fit ' f -r , Q is lm qw .... .. A 1' aiu. it 1 s- - A - T L. 1 , A F RTS ss . ...... ,s.e . e . - -..-- . ar ' s s . . ie.. e -its- S s e - ---- s ..--.. . ' 5 tr Q K K - ,ss X --.- swf-S. sw ,xgwm Q53 Q5 K . - 'X fc we . at . -- . . - K -. Z-Qffiiiit' Q -'r- ' . cts-1-Q-SL-gE2'5i.g,f I A aggressive stride and a forceful hurdle give senior Kristen Hamilton the advantage over her opponents in the lOO meter hurdles at the The l6OO meter run at the Kilgore district meet has senior Rhonda McMillan running to- ward regional with her second place finish. Kilgore meet. Her first place finish helped the team place second in district competition. Varsity Girls Track 57 Golf is a game of careful measurement and who carefully eyes the ball. the green, and the controlled putting for freshman Sara Mondier lie before making her shot. Set up to drive for distance, senior Wendy Mondier shows winning form in practice, as senior Keith Grammier moves off to make his next shot. Divots fly as senior Keith Grammier uses his pitching wedge on an approach to green num- ber one at the home course. fi r A 3 ,iri dv Q Q , BOYS GOLF: GIRLS GOLF: Tournaments: Tournaments: District: Overton District: Overton Regional: Longview CC. Regional: Longview CC. State: Lions Muncipal-Austin State: Lions Muncipal4Austin MEDALISTS: MEDALISTS: Scott Campbell-lst Distg 3rd Reg. Tina Hankins'3rd Dist, Heath Grammier-2nd Dist. Sara Mondier-2nd Dist.: 3rd Reg. Keith Grammier-3rd Dist.g 2nd Reg. Wendy Mondier-ist Distg 2nd Reg. X l u l I - g I When the end of the season came, we left with a good attitude and felt Great care and precision are required for a real Proud of ourselves- A perfect putt, according to senior Heath Gram' 'Wendi' Mondial mier who demonstrates the correct method for -I I - estimating the lay of the green and the dis tance from the hole. 58 Golf W , sw, , , No Distractions To Final Milestones - ing to the members of the girls' golf team, the boys did. But even this could not distract them from their main goal - playing better golf than ever before. Going to state had al- most become tradition, but never be- fore had the girls achieved such height. For some a fourth might be a defeat. But for this team, some of whom have been playing together four years, it was a major milestone to be remembered for years. Although the boys team did not fare quite so well, they too made memories to take with them. Retriev' ing lost balls became a fine art with some who went to great lengths to find them, even lying in wait on the last hole by the lake to fish out any stray ball that might find its way in. ln spite of such frivolous pursuits, the boys spent many dedicated hours practicing their skills. They had few regrets, except that after four years - it was over. 'TV' B TEAM: FRONT ROW: Kevin Moore, Steve Rhodes, David McLane, Kin Bryan, and Jim Tina Hankins, Leann Jackson, Sara Mondier, Missy Williamson, Wendy Mondief. and Coach Menges, Billie Jackson, A TEAM: BACK ROW: Coach John Villanueva, Chip Graham, Scott Campbell, Tres Rouquette, Keith Grammiez, and Heath Grammier. Varsity Golf 59 Waiting patiently for her chance on the Court. Tammy Sprayberry occupies her time with sophomore visions of success in her next match. His face showing his deep concentration on the ball, sophomore Jim Pitts practices his strokes during an after school workout, as senior Tom Arts warms up with a serve. FSRONT ROW: Becky Sprayberry. SECOND ROW: Amy O'Neal and Tammy Sprayberry. BACK ROW: Lisa Mitcham, 60 Tennis S 1 A f' Afn.m'1! 'n. FRONT ROW: Dean Sims. Jim Pitts. Steve Rhodes, and Coach John Viltaneueva. BACK RGW: Charles Long, Tim Chester, and Randy Stanley. Eecause he always keeps his eye on the ball, enior Charles Long is unaware of the fact that the force of his backhand has broken one of 'mis racket strings. fOEll l Like TV Preconceived notions can be de- ceiving. Tennis usually brought to mind tanned people running around in white clothes, hitting a ball back and forth over a net. Well, maybe on television, but the most common sight on the school's tennis courts was people grunting and groaning, lunging to hit the ball, and sweat flinging off of them each time they moved. Players put in hours of practice after school and on weekends, squinting to see through the glare of the sun and panting from the heat. Time to practice was hard to find and tennis was one sport that needed year-round practice. Players had to make the choice between tennis and their other activities, such as track, Ll.l.L., and band. Unfortunately, ten- nis did not always come out of this decision a winner. We are going to keep on trying having fun. 4? ,,. K. The goal for those that decided in favor of tennis was, first of all, dis- trict competition. The trip to Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches, which was the location of the competition, was made even longer by the cramped surroundings. The eleven participants in the competition had to squeeze into the Ag. van. Senior Lisa Mitcham the spare tire. After their tennis courts, hour for the Some even had to sit through an en- tire match before they had the chance to play. Even though senior Charles Long was the only one to advance to the district semi-finals, and no one ad- vanced to regional competition, many participants did better than they had in previous years. even had to ride with arrival at the college players had to wait an competition to start. which means working out and - Tammy Sprayberry Setting her feet and keeping her eyes on the ball, junior Becky Sprayberry enjoys loosening up on the tennis court after school. Tennis 6l The fast running of eighth grader Calvin Brager lets the opposing team know he means business. Breaking tackles is an easy task for eighth grader Chris Grant as a fellow teammate, eighth grader Matt Bounds, lets him lead the way. i l I . 5 i '- is . , li g - EIOHTH GRADE: FRONT ROW: Manager Nicky West, Donny Pryor, Jimmy Henson, Kelvin SEVENTH GRADE: FRONT ROW: Micheal Reagan, Kurt Kilchings. Jeffery Moore, Lowell Cameron, David Black, Monty Thomas, Manayr Geno Bragenand Cliff Bates. SECOND ROW: Randel, Scott Davis, and Brian Jackson. SECOND ROW: Chris Turner, Shannon Hamilton. Kwai-ne West, Terry Payne, David Riddle, Matt Bounds, Tommy Gibson, Chris Grant, Bubba David Lay. John Peacock, and Jason Maore. BACK RCW: Travis Haby, Anthony Gardner, Jerry Rhoades, and Coach CR. Evans. BACK ROW: Chris Williamson, Micheal Vayne, Adrian Luster, Justin Dudo, Loys Jackson, Clint Bates, and Coach CR. Evans. Goodacre, Bryan Arnold, Anthony Artefrberry, Kelly Cook, and Calvin Brager. Junior High Footbail Dust Bowl Heroes Prepare For Action No Special Favors Build Spirit And Ability Junior high football began after chool practice on the lower football ield, better known as the dust mowlf' The pressure was now on hese young men to put together a eam prepared for action. They met he challenge. No special favors were allowed ust because this was a junior high leam. A missed practice called for unning lOO yard sprints, just as the iigh school team did. Also the same Vere the chants, exercises, and, ex- necially, the winning spirit and abili- y. But spirit and ability did not relieve the equally pressing grade require- ments. Team members consistently strove to remain eligible since the loss of even one person was critical to the small team. The ineligibility of a running back might cause a line- man to become an instant runner. Altering positions forced players to learn new patterns, relearn old play strategies, and become versatile jer- sey switchers. This preparation, and the result- ing mental strain under which play- ers and coaches worked, left little Els JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL EIGHTH GRADE WON 7 Overton 26 Overton 26 Overton 32 Overton 24 Overton 32 Overton 2 Overton 36 SEVENTH GRADE Overton 6 LOST 0 Waskom 0 T.K. Gorman O Union Hill 6 Carlissle 0 Teneha 6 Leveretts Chapel 0 Mt. Enterprise 6 Union Hill 6 time to worry whether they would actually be winners. They concen- trated on the basics, and kept their minds on each game as it occured. Though rain delays and cancelled games made the contests difficult to schedule, they won every game of the season. This fact finally sank in with the final game of the season. ln the end, though, they had to share the title with the also undefeat- ed Cushing Bearkats. Still, there was nothing quite like winning, and the memories it inspired. To let their teammates know they have spirit, eighth graders Matt Bounds and Kelly Cook give a pep talk at a junior high pep rally. His hard playing created massive thirst for seventh grader Scott Davis as he takes a water break at half time, The score board shows how much the Ponies love to win as they defeat their rival, the Ten- aha Tigers. Junior High Football 63 Begin Unforgettable Experience Flowers appeared everywhere - beautiful bouquets of roses, baby's breath, and carnations. ln the middle of these flowers often bloomed a red or blue balloon. These balloons had a special magic, for with one look at the Good Luck printed on them, the owner felt a surge of confidence. The flowers, sent by a cheerleader, a friend, or a parent, wished many sixth grade and seventh grade girls good fortune. This was the day that the girls tried out for a place on the junior high cheerleading line. After waiting for months, then After a hard workout at cheerleading practice, seventh grader Martiel Montgomery snacks on a blow pop before going home. 64 Junior High Cheerleaders weeks, and then days, the time for try-outs had arrived. To get ready for this day, the girls had haunted stores to buy matching shorts, tops, socks, and tennis shoes. They discussed dif- ferent ways of fixing their hair and did numerous exercises to get into shape. But flowers and special clothes did not help any of the girls once the try- outs began. lt would be up to each girl to do her very best once she ap- peared in front of the judges. Then, after every contender had finished and call backs were over, the girls stood chattering, mentally hitting themselves on the head for making a mistake, or silently saying a prayer. Nerves cracked and ears strained in the ensuing silence as each girl listened for her number to be called. Wails could be heard when it was not. After it had ended, there were six new cheerleaders to cheer at ju- nior high football and basketball games. Of course, try-outs were only the beginning. But, without a doubt, this experience was unforgettable. l i Letting their spirit show at a junior high pep rally. eighth grader Tina Still and seventh grad- ers Jan Menges and Mary Rice Rouquette build spirit for a victory. Always showing the Pony Spirit, eighth grad- ers Tina Still and Patty Gieb perform their cheers just right while leading the yells at the Union Hill game. The best part of cheering is showing your spirit for your team, and getting to know new people' - Patty Gieb . at JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS: Martial Montgomery, Wendy Welch, Patti Gieb, Tina Still llflead Cheerleaderi, Mary Rice Rouquette, and Jan Menges. lt is especially fun when the football team wins, but even when they lose we still try to keep their spirits up. -Tina Still ln order to wake up the morning crowd at the junior-high pep rally, seventh graders Martiel Montgomery and Wendy Welch boost every- ones spirit. With Characteristic style and enthusiasm, sev- enth grader Mary Rice Rouquette tries to get the fans excited at the Union Hill Game. Junior High Cheerleaders 65 Llndaunted by the Tatum Eagles determined ball as he tries to set up another goal at the defense, eighth grader Kelly Cook passes the Tatum game. EIGHTH GRADE: Coach C.R. Evans, David Block, Chris Grant, Kevin Roy, Kelly Cook, and Shannon Hamilton. 66 Boys Junior High Basketball Determination is the key as eighth grade Chris Grant turns the corner for a lay up at tl' Tatum game. SEVENTH GRADE: Coach C.R. Evans. Ku!! Kitchings, Kevin Cameron. Jason Moore. Jeffery Moore, and Lowell Randal. JUNTOR HIGH BASKETBALL ElGl-lTH GRADE: DlSTRlCT CHAMPS Overton 36 Arp 32 Overton 37 L.C. 20 Overton 44 Carlisle 43 Overton 29 Arp 39 Overton 28 Arp 27 Overton 29 Tatum 15 Overton 44 Tenaha 14 Overton 28 Carlisle 47 Overton 28 l..C. 17 Overton 32 Carlisle 23 SEVENTH GRADE: Overton 14 Arp 34 Overton 14 L.C. 6 Overton 26 L.C, 4 Overton 37 Carlisle 8 The desire to win brings out the best in eighth grader Kevin Roy as he out jumps the opposi- tion player while referee Jimmy Johnson ducks away from the action, still carefully observing for rule infractions. Overcoming the odds, eighth grader David Black makes his shot for two in spite of Ta' tum's eager defense. Using Yo-Yo's T A visitor from outer space or some other strange place might think that running yo-yo's and horses were symptoms of sodden brain . But this was all a part of the skill and agility training that had to be prac- ticed before the first junior high bas- ketball game. The team also had to run laps, shoot lay-ups, and practice mind skills such as the deny and box'out drills. Winning, along with team effort, made all the workouts worthwhile, stated eighth grader Kevin Roy. This feeling helped them dedicate themselves to the long arduous prac- Junior High Boys Develop Championship Skills tices. Eighth grader Michael Payne, when asked if he felt they would have a winning season, said 'iYes, because all the eighth graders had experience from seventh grade and they were ready for a come back in eighth grade. The eighth grade had an eight and two season, while the seventh grade had a four and one season. These records gave both teams District Championships. This encouraging record means a bright future for basketball since these roundball experts will soon move up to varsity play. Boys Junior High Basketball 67 It takes skill to dribble down court ahead of the defending team as eighth grader Lisa McClen- don demonstrates at the Tatum game. A low pass causes eighth grader Patty Gieb players from Tatum, difficulty as she is pursued by a few moving 68 Girls Junior High Basketball JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL EIGHTH GRADE Overton l West Rusk Overton IO L.C, Overton 2 Arp Overton IO West Rusk Overton 5 Carlisle Overton 27 Tatum Overton 8 L.C. Overton 10 Carlisle SEVENTH GRADE: Overton 6 L.C. Overton 6 Carlisle Overton 4 Tatum Overton 2 L.C. Overton 2 West Rusk liirls Experience Chills And Thrills Everybody loves a good mystery ecause it causes them to have sen- ations of chills, thrills, and sus- ense. The girls Junior High basket- all games, like a mystery, provided ll of the above and even more. The eighth grade girls, anxious to play their first game, held back and lost to West Rusk. The seventh grade girls, however, won their first game as they played Leverett's Chapel. For the rest of the season, the fans and players alike wondered when the next win would come. For the eighth grade, the win came when they played Tatum. The seventh grade girls, though, were left in suspense. But, the thrill of a win overshadowed their recent defeats. fs: f 33 ? 312' yes. W.. T523 iii -ff-v - . f EIQHTH GRADE: FRONT ROW: Patty Gieb, Jill Sims, Vickie Washington, fitcC4endon. and Tina . Still. BACK ROW: Coach Chester Roy. To explain proper ball handling, Coach Ches- ter Roy gives last minute instructions to sevf enth graders Diedra Long and Wendy Welch. while Rexella Haynes anticipates the next play. Focusing all her attention on the bouncing ball, seventh grader Susan Stewart makes a fast break down home court, SEVENTH GRADE: Susan Stewart. Diedra Long, Rexetta Haynes, Amy Austin, and Wendy Welch. ' ' Girlsgiunior High Baskeifbail 69 .stirs J if I Junior Super Heroes Able to run l00 meter dashes in near record time, capable of jumping low and intermediate hurdles in a sin- gle bound, and able to heave the shot put and discus with mighty lunges, the seventh and eighth grade girls and boys formed what came to be known as a track team. Competitiveness, stamina, and shear courage made these girls and boys go out and run. The seventh grade had little or no experience in competition with other schools when they entered junior high, but they were not discouraged. The eighth grade boys had two district cham- pionships, football and basketball, and wanted to make it three in a row. After the many weeks of strug- gling up the hill between the lower DISTRICT MEET: Eighth Grade Boys lst Place l63 Total Points Anthony Arterberfy Long Jump lst High Jump 2nd 100 Meter Dash lst 200 Meter Dash lst David Black 300 Meter Low Hurdles6th 800 Meter Run 3rd Matt Bounds Dtscus lst H0 Meter lnter mediate Hurdles ist Calvin Brager Long Jump 2nd High Jump-4th 100 Meter Dash 3rd 200 Meter Dash 3rd Kelly Cook High Jump lst 300 Meter Low Hurdles lst 300 r Low l-!urdtes2nd 1600 eter Reiay lst Anthony After berry Matt Bounds Kelly Cook Kevin Roy 400 Meter Relay lst Matt Bounds Calvin Brager Kelly Cook Kevin Roy DISTRICT MEET Seventh Grade Boys New Experiences, New Challenges Met i field and the old gym, athletes looked forward to their reward: a track meet. After all, bringing home the trophy for the school fulfilled the dreams that originated in the sunburn and sweat of practice. However, when the boys won a trophy, they discov- ered that the rules did not allow such awards at junior high level. Effort and the desire to win moti- vated every team member. Track is an individual sport where only the person running can say if he did his best or not. Each individual hoped for a medal in his event and put out his greatest effort. Each member doing their best made junior high track a major suc- cess story, Winners all - whether they won, or lost. Justin Dudo - Discus-2nd, Shot Put-2nd, Long Jump-5th, llO Meter Hurdles-2nd, 330 Meter Hurdles lst Travis Haby 330 Meter Hurdles 3rd DlSTRlCT MEET Eighth Grade Garis Jail Sims 400 Meter Dash 4th Shot Put Sth Discus 5th Mandy Skeen 800 Meter Run 3rd 1600 Meter Relay 4th Rexella Haynes Lora Nelson Jill Sims Wendy Welch DISTRICT MEET Seventh Grade Girls Rexeiia Haynes 100 Meter Dash 4th 200 Meter Dash 3rd Long Jump lst Carrie Jackson 800 Meter Run-Sth 1200 Meter Run 5th Dtedra Long Discus lst Shot Put-6th Lora Nelson 400 Meter Dash-6th Wendy Welch 800 Meter Run 2nd 400 Meter Relay 4th Carrie Jackson Die dra Long Lora Nelson Cindy Thomas Kevin Roy - Diseftisffzth, Long Jump-4th, C u I 70 Junior High Track 5 ww, .. , 1 ,fe W I 24, 3 57' 55 mf 'Z' Hair streaming behind, arms pumping, and legs lunging. seventh grader Lora Nelson sees nothing but the finish line at the Cush- ing District Track meet. Gliding through the air with poise and skill, eighth grader Matt Bounds is resolved to stay ahead of the district pack. While preparing for her three-step turn, deter' rnination is written on the faces of both sev- enth grader Diedra Long and Coach Chester Roy. ' Gu z r r i' rrrr 4 , . , V 5 f .., 211r-QQ :V - ff , A ,,,. ,rr ' ' 'r ' , , , f X if K i S O i an ,MMT 3 1 FRONT ROW: Justin Dude, David Black, Monty Thomas, and Travis Haby. BACK ROW: Coach FRONT ROW: Cindy Thomas, Wendy Welch, Rexeila Haynes, Karina Spencer, and Mandy CR. Evans, Kevin Roy, Anthony Arterberry, Matt Bounds, Calvin Brager, and Keily Cook. Skeen. BACK ROW: Coach Chesxer Roy, Amy Austin, Dledla Long, Jill Sims. and Carrie K .K . , Jackson, NOT PlCZ1'LlREDz Lora Neison. K K, K V L J Vrlfyliiinior lfraeii iril, OCIETIES Thul 7? Organization Division OCIALIZE Shades of boredom! How can it be avoided? ls there any hope for escap- ing this much to be dreaded state? The sad truth is that many stu- dents think attending classes ranks just lower than eating liver. For these reasons, some of them found cre- ative outlets for their extra time and energy and devoted themselves to several organizations. Clubs gave everyone a sense of belonging, whether members were working on a project together or ata tending a convention or workshop, Clubs and organizations relieved the tensions of the school year and helped members learn how to coop- erate with other students, faculty and community. As senior Gina Null commented, Organizations kept the spirit going all year long and every- one involved combined their talents ,.umiMPWQ' toward one common goal. Much of the time that the various clubs used was spent trying to earn money for their projects and conven- tions. Sometimes, belonging to more than one club pulled students in many different directions, and at these times friends came in handy. For instance, it was helpful when a friend agreed to substitute in the con- cession stand so that no one had to be in two places at once. This close kinship felt by everyone who belonged to the various organi- zations enabled the year to be just that extra bit more fun and more meaningful. Members learned how to work with each other and share, not only the responsibilities, but also the rewards. Cf course, some of the rewards were more fulfilling than others. A! S i ff. nl These were the end of the year feasts! The Beta and Spanish clubs, for instance, celebrated the years end by going out to eat. Members had a chance to relax and reap the benefits of their money-making ac- tivities by munching on Chinese or Mexican delicacies. The FHA and FFA had their annual banquets to mark the end of another busy and successful year, during which they honored students and sponsors, as well as eating the foods prepared by the members. Out of town trips to workshops and conventions challenged club members to find new ways to enjoy themselves. When these meetings grew tedious and the trips were over' long, creative ideas for fun and games had to be thought up. Beta club members found a unique way to Llp, Up and Away go the FHA Balloons, as sophomore Schona Blevins. seniors Martha Sherry Higginbotham, freshmen Watts and Lou Driver and Sabrina Gaston watch these lighter than air missles drift off into the air not knowing whether they will ever be seen again. Skill and practice are the name of the game as juniors Mike Pellham and Craig Jackson weld the crossgate between the high school and the junior high buildings. get a meal at state conventions. Since the hotel where they stayed had only one working elevator, get- ting a lift up or down wasn't easy. When they finally found room on the elevator they were so hungry that they accosted a pizza delivery man and tried to talk him out of making his delivery. On campus, several of our pre- viously active organizations found that maintaining a program was diffi- cult. With the increased pressure placed on academic performance, students found less time to spend on club activities. Perhaps a happy medium can be found in the future so that organiza- tions can again flourish and enrich the lives of students. if f 'x rw Sitting proudly at the class built picnic table, Dale Clobbs enjoys his barbecued chicken. Organization Division 73 74 Organizations earbook Please Pass The Stress The name of the game for yearbook was stress. Con- trary to popular opinion not only the athletes and band members had to spend time on campus after school hours. As anyone on the yearbook staff could have affirmed, this club burned the midnight oil more than a few times. lt takes work to make a book perfect , ac- cording to Missy William- son. Whether copy had to be Camera inspection and preparation by senior Gina Null helps keep the yearbook full of pictures. ,,,, i A P C rm ,ff ,mmm 9 w iw: ,M '74, l 1 n 1 lam!!! written, lay-outs finished, pictures cropped, or cap- tions fit, the staff trudged through deadline after dead- line. But, lt is never bor- ing, according to junior Kim Stewart. immediately after school was over they attended the ILPC Summer Workshop at Austin and learned new techniques. They sold ads, took summer pictures, and kept track of what hap' pened to students for use in copy. Taking club and class pic- tures became a problem. 'Students were reluctant to go to school at seven o'clock in the morning or stay until six o'clock just to see their picture in the year- book. Of course, all work and no play could make any- one's senses dull and cause irritability. So, to survive the chaos, the staff celebrated birthdays and special events with after school parties. Staff members saw how it could be worthwhile when last year's yearbook won state. i l Los Tejas 1984 wins State, in Class Yearbook Convention QWGS the fOIUf1df3 Crowds, she proved A, freshman staff photographer in she was willing to go to almost training, an opportunity to visit any length for a good shot as she the state capital. Llndaunted by he list ofawards is long. but senior rectory to make sure each of the eana Rinehart checks each entry seven individual awards won by i the Class A, Tops in Division di' staff members was listed correctly, hvwwff gg MSM M . , I YEARBOOK STAFF: FRONT ROW: Missy Waggener --' Ad Editor, Gina Null -- Editor, Deana , Rinehart -- Editor, Lisa Mitcham - Copy Editor, SECOND ROW: Mm. Pat Gardner -. , , U , , H Sponsor, Missy Wiliiamson, Leann Jackson, Kim Stewart, Tina Hankins, Amy O'Neal, De Anne 9 1 ' Ulm 1 Bounds, Mrs. Lita Roberson -- Sponsor, BACK ROW: Amy Autfey, Cheyenne Lunsford, Sheri Brown, Chris Cook. , Hwtm w tvrr uunmv citum mom now: Angeea Kxsgare -f bfwaem, Missy Williamson -- vm! Q President. Kink Bryan -- Secretary-Treasure. Twih KWH! Revorfer. BKCK ROW! U55 Mil' cham. ' rent into several different kinds Unfortunately, the picture did not ' J tiii A A V f contortions in her effort to come out, but certainly not RUNECR 52121 FRCNT RCW! Dean Sims - President. Kelly C0051 Viwpfvidevl- S375 . Q - on r -- retary-Treasurer, SECOND ROW: Tina Still, laura Bynum, Jill Sims. Patty Gieb. hotograph the dome deslgn' because She was not trymg' Hoily Welch, Cheyenne Lunsford, Ross Reeves, Sheri Brown, BACK ROW: Mr. James O'Donnell - Sponsor. Organizations 75 f'llLl1 f ALLl X.!BLLf'lI FULL OF RESPONSIBILITY Lvl. vuvvrpii Looking for hard work and responsibility? Clubs are a good outlet. For instance, the Student Council, was re- sponsible for generating ideas for Homecoming. The task was difficult and not without unexpected disas- ters such as the communica- tions gap between the field and the press box, which left the class being honored on the side lines instead of on the field. The Beta Club, an aca- demic honor society, gave recognition to students who kept their grades consistant- ly high. Beta had a special opportunity to attend the state convention in Ft. Worth and the national con- vention held in New Grleans. Due to conflict of time, the Spanish Club was virtu- ally inactive. Nevertheless involvement made life more interesting. To help the students show their Mustang spirit, senior Kin Bryan, representing the Student Council, hangs the spirit chain in the halls of Big Ho , it E SE. S X F' is N 'S it ,1 f fl ,ax ,. A, 'txt is 1 313,11 As senior Tom Arts explains Span- ish terrns, junior Cathy Eaves has her mind on the challenge of deal- ing with Tom. Taking notes at a Beta Club meet- ing, senior Lisa Mitcham is concen- trating on what the next project is going to be. Going to the Na- tional Convention will really be excit- ing. -Cathy Eaves 76 Organizations l Wlnlhm- STUDENT COUNCIL: FRONT ROW: Kristen Hamilton -- President, Carole Eaves - Vice President, Kristi Jarvis - Secretary, DeAnne Bounds - Treasurer, Kin Bryan - Paliamentar- ian, BACK ROW: Mr. Harold Stanger - Sponsor, Cathy Eaves, Missy Waggener, Jim Pitts, David McLane. Lance Dunton, Kelly Cook, Patty Gieb, Shannon Hamilton, Scott Davis. BETA CLUB: FRONT ROW: Gina Null -- President, Kristen Hamiiton -- Viceffresiderit, Misty Stanger -- Secretary-Treasurer, SECOND ROW: Amy O'Neal, Wendy Mondier, Lisa Mitcham, Cathy Eaves, Susan Sudweeks, Angela Still, Jim Pitts, BACK ROW: Tammy Sprayberry, Paul Haby, Mr. O'Donneil -- Sponsor, Anthony Kennedy, Nickie Young, ....... SPANISH CLLIB: FRONT ROW: Lisa Mitcham, Kin Bryan, Paul Haby, Amy O'NeaP1Secretary' Treasurer, BACK ROW: Mrs. Roberson - Sponsor, Kristen Hamilton, Becky Sprayberry, Brady Middlebrooks, Kristi Jarvis. Not Pictured: Susan Sudweeks - President, Scott Campbell - VicePresident. Organizations 77 The Wool Gver Gur Eyes Specializing in pulling the wool over everyones eyes, the Future Farmers of Amer- ica learned how to care for animals such as cattle, chickens, horses, and sheep. Students learned valuable skills such as conducting meetings, writing and pre- senting radio scripts, engine repair, and woodworking. We also learned that lean- ing back in your chair could be potentially dangerous to your health if Mr. Price caught you, said junior Er- nie White. Also working with wool and other materials, the Fu- ture Homemakers of Amer- ica learned skills applicable to daily life such as sewing and home management. Even though the FHA ap- peared to be a girls-only club, many guys found that it wasn't just sissy stuff. Senior Dewayne Phelps, president, stated, I thought Homemaking was going to be a class that l could just FFA is a great way of life. -Will Sudweeks 78 Organizations make an EZ grade and relax. But, l was wrong. lt gets you so involved in the things that could really make a big difference in the way your life is now and the way your life may be in the future. Another way in which wool was pulled over stu- dents' eyes, found in speech and drama club, saw stu- dents using their dramatic skill in the one-act play, po- etry and prose competition and in oral reports in other classes. Sometimes clubs even overlapped services, according to senior Sally Sroud, i'We practiced per- forming at the FHA ban- quet. Being a part of FFA or FHA created opportunities for learning, growth, and not least, stated senior Nita Bates something to look back on. ln order to get a good grade in dra- ma, junior Craig Jackson does the best he can as he applies makeup on sophomore Melynda Wright's face, f 1 f . .' . . f Y , ,f7Q?'9- i f ' X . lv li W? F W V Aulvj V 5. V , e c c, '-+.4.f...m .. , 'L 11- '4. This delicious Strawberry Satin Pie prepared by freshmen Sheri Brown Cheyenne Lunsford, and Sara Mon- dier, sits waiting to be cut, eaten and enjoyed. - i ,-4 Working on an FFA woodworking project, sophomore Cheryl Middle- kv . f t yi ' L W .ts fq,,.,3.,3m brooks enjoys the effort it takes get a job well done. At the FHA Balloon Launch, juni Penny Allen waits to release her b loon which was found a few da later on an oil derrick in Hendersc Q it A 'fw,,,,, we K SPEECH AND DRAMA CLUB: WONT ROW: Mrs. Jo Green -- Sponsor, Melinda Gipson - President, Anita Phelps - VicePresident, Doug Wade - Secretary-Treasurer, Amy Autrey - Reporter, SECOND ROW: Alan Gieb, Kristen Hamilton, Craig Jackson. Lisa Webb, BACK ROW: Carole Eaves, Kristi Jarvis, Susan Sudweeks, Lisa Mitcham, Melinda Wright, FJ-LA.: FRONT ROW: Dewayne Phelps --r President. Deana Rinehart - 2nd Vice-President, Angela Kilgore - lst VicePreaident, Not pictured, Tonja West - 3rd Vlce'President, and Misty Stanger - 4th Vice-President, Amy O'Neal - 5th Vice-President, Missy Williamson -- Secre- tary, Cathy Eaves ,- Treasurer. Leann Jackson - Historian, Angela Still - Sgt. at Arms, Lisa Hawkins - Parliamentarian, SECOND ROW: Holly Welch, l.aWanda Jackson, Jo Hester, Michele Riley, Sheri Brown. Defmne Bounds, Anita Phelps, Tlna Hanklns, Nita Bates, Lisa Hopper. Cheyenne Lunsford, Tl-MRD ROW: Rhonda McMillan, Sherry Driver, Kim Stewart, Melinda Glpson, Kristi Jarvis, Lou Drlver, Sara Mondler, Martha Watts, Amy AUITSY, Staci Hogg, BACK ROW: Mike Rogers, Chip Graham, D'Aun Rouquetre, Nickle Young, Doug Wade, Lori Barber, Brooke Barber, and Alan Gieb. F.F.A.: FRONT RCW: Wlll Sudweeks - President, Craig Jackson - Vice President, Scott Campbell -- Reporter, Kristen Hamilton, CFFA Sweethearti, Mike Pellham -- Secretary, Tammy Sprayberry - Sentinel, Mark Croteau -- Treasurer, SECOND ROW: Dale Cobbs, Joe Holt, Carl Alexander, Lance Dunton, Marcus Wright, Jerry Don Hopper, Mr. Tony Price - Sponsor, BACK ROW: Ernie White, Hunter Little, Cheryl Micldlebrooks. Keith Grammier, David McLane, Paul Bynum, No! pictured Jimmy Menges - Advisor. Organizations 79 LAMOR Isn't The Half Of It ' Many people thought twirling was just glamorous, but according to sophomore Leann Jackson, they don't even see half the story. Not only did twirlers spend many summer nights learn- ing their new routines, but they also had to show the seventh graders their posi- tions and how to march. The hard work started in the summer. During the summer we have a one-week camp, practicing every night for about four hours. Then, after that, we practice for the rest of the summer - just about every day. said iunior Missy Waggoner. Before school started, they Twrrling is my f twirlmg at pep ral lies and at games a I have e most fun in band when I m twirl ing. -Brooke Barber H . . . a- vorite hobby. I like nd th Due to bad weather, the band is forced to wear band shirts and jeans, but that doesn't stop them from putting forth their best effort. had to be fitted for their cos- tumes, and then, when school started, they had to decide which costumes to wear to the pep rallies. Their hard work did pay off, though. Compliments helped to make them proud of their performances at pep rallies and at football game-sr Any shyness was overcome when they performed in front of full stands of people. lt helped some twirlers learn how to communicate with others and how to get along with them. Giving a big smile to the audience, senior drum major Sally Stroud fin- ishes up a routine to the fight song. JL.. FRONT ROW. L. Jackson, M. Waggoner. SECOND ROW C, Eaves, C, Lunsford Ialternatel, C, Scarborough. BACK ROW: B Barber. S Stroud tdrum majori. and A Autrey. BO Twirlers Band . ,... . ...fs 1 7 4 . 1 A r MM T I V n 4 - - ,MA A . A I 1 4 FRONT ROW: Band Director V. Beene, B. Barber. C, Scarborough. M. Waggoner, S. Stroud. A Autrey. L, Jackson. C. Eaves, and C. Lunsford SECOND ROW' L Wllprit, I., Webb, L Branscom M R. Rouquette. C Thomas. W, Welch, S Haddock, M Wright, N Orendorff, J Sims, and D Long. THIRD ROW E Haynes.C Bain, A Austin. L Strickland. N Jackson M Skeen. K Olson L Bell D Rouquette M Montgomery and J Grant. FOURTH ROW Nl Stanger C Eaves. C Middlebrookes L Barber. H. Welch. K Spencer. L Nelson. L Mitcham. C Bragcr. and G Null FIFTH ROW D Wallace, W. Sudweeks S Hogg. S. Brown. S Stewart, L Melton, K Foster. M Ware, C Cook, N Young, and D, Bounds SIXTH ROW'K. Stewart, A Kennedy, R Reeves. P Cox E White, D Wade. and M Croteau BACK ROW: C. Alexander. B. Rhoades. D Wade. D Lay. T Cnpson. K, Kent and C Wlliiarnson i i i r i Coming to attention before the half time show, junior Missy Waggener must remember every turn and halt required in the performance. While practicing twirling in the summer, junior Brooke Barber wears an expression of total frustra- tion as she prepares a routine on the tennis court. in -. .. . ,,,,, , - -I -- --I - F , g ,Y .. ,. , , .Q Y 1 K K vJ,W vw If 2, ,:Q,.,.,.,,,.M.. I V V ,.., , M, T ,,,,. , ...W -I 2 'L aw 'Vt WOODWINDS. FRONT ROW B, Barber. C Scarborough, M. Waggener. S Stroud, A. Autrey. L Jarkaon, C Eaves and C Lunsford, SECOND ROW: L Wiipirt. L Webb. L Branscorn. M R Rooquvtte C Thomas, W Weicri, S Haddock. M Wright. 'Y Orendorff J Sims. and D Long, THIRD ROW L, Haynes, C Ba1n.A Austxrri Strickland, 'N Jackson. M Skeen K O!son.L Beli. D Rouquette, M. Montgomory and J Grant, BACK ROW, M. Stanger. C Faves C Middlebrooke, L Barber, H Welch, K, Spencer, L Nelson, L Mitcham, C. Brager. and G Null . -is -4 BRASS S PERCUSSION FRONT ROW' S Stewart, D, Wallace. L. Melton, K Foster, M, Ware. C Cook, N Young and D Bounds, SECOND ROW K Stewart, A Kennedy. S Brown, S Hogg. and W Sudwer-ke, THIRD ROW' D Wade, D Lay, P COX, R Reeves. E White. D Wade. and M, Croteau BACK ROW B Rrroades C Aiexander, T Gipson, K Kent, and C Wiliiarnson Twirlersf! Band 81 Maestroslin-training couid be no less amusing than sophomore Steve Rhodes and junior Wiii Sud- weeks as they dig up old majorette hats in the uniform storage room. One of the band's most important functions, half time entertainment, begins as senior drum major Saiiy Stroud starts the first counter march of the evenings' entertain- ment. ' ALL-DISTRICT BAND M z De Anne Bounds Cornet Sheri Brown . , , COFDGI Tim Chester Tuba Chris Cook COVYWGI Mark Croteau , TVOVTWDODH Lisa Mitcham . .,.Clarinet .. Gina Null . N Clarinet . Ross Reeves , . ,TVOINDOHG Lisa Webb .FILMS , 82 Band lst 6th ist 3rd lst 2nd ist 2nd 2nd BAND OFFICERS: FRONT ROW seventh grade rep Wendy Xkeifh eighth grade rep Chris Ntiiiidrrt- son treshnie-n rep Cheyenne Lunstord and sophomore rep Laura Bei! BACK ROW senior rep,- Saiii, Stroud Nice President Misty Stringer PresidentGinc 'Nuii and junior rep Doug Made 'fit Playing The Field S Zl'4'5?S Slipping in the mud, hud- diing together to keep warm, and enduring long marches on a seemingly endless field became routine. Almost ev- ery Friday it rained, and al- most every Friday night the band members suffered. They worked even harder when they learned that the location of the LllL Marching Contest had been changed from the Stephen F. Austin football field to one of SFA's parking lots. Striving for perfection, sophomore Chris Cook and an accompanist go to the Methodist Church for peace while they practice, Band members were un- daunted by these hardships. Sophomore Leann Jackson testified, Even if we're feel' ing tired, we still know we have to do our best and try. Then, disaster struck! ln- eligibility forced many need- ed members to sit out during concert season. Students lit- erally played musical chairs and instruments to cover the necessary parts getting ready for contest. As the days proceeded, however, the band seemed to be shaping up. The day set for contest ar- rived at last. Unfortunately, Band Sweetheart-Carole Eaves as the morning progressed the band's performance re- gressed. They came back with a rating of second divi' sion. One less wrong note and sharper precision could have given the band a Sweepstakes - but it never happened. The senior members real- ized that they had missed their final opportunity. The juniors also recognized this last chance and it was this realization that carried hope with it. if this dream of per- fection was not forgotten, it could be acheived again. Ready to chow down on the food prepared by the Band Boosters, sev- enth graders Deidra Long, Amy Austin, and Katina Spencer plan to munch to their hearts desire since Mr. Beene finally allowed food in the band hail. To me band is not only fun as in playing a trombone, but also trying to see what I -Ross Reeves can accomplish with it. SOLO AND ENSEMBLE Chris Cook .,..,........ ..,.,,,... . . ... Sheri Brown ,. ..... Lisa Webb . . Sally Stroud . .,l ...I ....Ill . . ll Band 83 I Are OIVIE 84 Academic Division While clubs were the relief factors for boredom, academics were often believed to be the cause of it. Never' theless, although many students ar- gued the following statement, it re- mained true - academics were not boring Homework may have some- times .been boring, but the classes definitely were not. They were te- dious and frustrating, but never bor- ing. The sad fact remained that most students resisted, in every way possi- ble, the hard work required to achieve good grades. lt certainly wasn't as much fun as playing video games or watching TV. However, as sophomore Leann Jackson stated, some-what fatalistically, You really have to put out an effort and study or you won't have a chance. Dodges used by students to avoid actual studying were varied. Moving the teacher's desk, hiding the paddle and ever present l need to go to my locker, I forgot my paper, pen, text, etc. were such attempts. ln spite of all these efforts knowledge crept into students heads. Classes like World History and Spanish became a little more excit- ing with the introduction of cross- word puzzles to be used as study sheets. Students drew maps of places being studied, but half the fun was coloring them. Classes also gave instruction and concrete examples of how they could be used immediately. For instance, junior Kim Stewart said, PBM has been a great experience. We learned how to write checks, balance the checkbook, and everyone's favor- ite - income tax. These were ne- 4 4244 f :Mn fi M Lf Af, wa, M ,,,,,,, cessities to everyday living, dealing with right now. ln Civics, the information about the nature of the government showed how to take an intelligent interest in local, state, and national politics. The importance of taking an active part by voting came at an opportune time as many students had reached voting age., Free Enterprise covered interest rates, credit unions, and full service banks. lt also provided first-hand ex- perience for anyone interested in in- vesting in the stock market. This cre- ated a feeling of total chaos and de- spair when a hypothetical business went bankrupt. But despair wasn't the only emo- tion felt. The elementary students en- joyed many of their classes. Six grad- er Jennifer Garsee said, l like Health i Trying to be organized, junior Brady Middle- brooks prepares to get back to his accounting problem after finding his cash payments jour- nal. As they finish their experiment in Physics, seniors Jim White. John Boyle, and Susan Sudweeks believe it will be a success since they have worked so diligently. because l like to study about the body and how it works. Still, it benefited the elementary to enjoy the subjects they took. After all, they had six or more years of homework ahead. Another way in which classes helped students was in overcoming shyness. No one was allowed to sit back and relax. Oral reports and in- terviews kept scholars communicat- ing. ln the end that's what education was all about. The need to communi- cate with others through the written and spoken word and with the au- thority of real knowledge has be- come more and more important. The world is shrinking and knowledge must expand. Perhaps, one day knowledge will expand into a world of Utopia. To improve their Spanish skills, seniors Scott Campbell and Kin Bryan listen closely to the tape while following along in the book during class. Academic Division 85 W R GAMES Inflections Of A Different Sort Nuclear missiles, projected through the air to hit targets throughout Russia, may well have been the beginning of World War lll. But, the missiles launched by the students in World History class were hypothetical. Strategic points had to be located, targeted, and bombed to stop the advancement of Rus- sian forces. This little drill helped the students learn about nuclear weapons and the range of damage the warheads could cause. This along with other interesting research made World History a favorite subject. But, World History wasn't the only class that students favored. For other students, like senior Amy Autrey, English proved to be a challenge too exciting to miss. She said, Sen- ior English is fun because Mrs. Roberson acts like one of the students. But, don't get her mad. Many students thought English too hard, but after going through a Spanish class, Eng- lish was definitely preferred. Spanish had to be spoken rapidly with definite inflections. Verbs were considered the necessary evil. But, whether bombing Russia, studying about Chaucer's Wife of Bath, or conjugating Spanish verbs, students knew that there was fun to be had if only they could find it. The best part of Spanish class was getting to cook. Nobody believed I really could. -Kin Bryan 1 1 - 86 Academics Stealing time from his physics Class. junior Mark Croteau tries to hurry and finish reading the latest novel assigned in English before the next Class. Q Mispronunciations of Spanish words give senior Wendy Mondier something to giggle about. Locating geographic: features of Russia in an atlas, junior Kim Stewart picks strategic bombing sites for a project in Mr. O'DonneIl's World History Class. Academics Borderline Ballet Students Forced'To Stay On Their Toes Only a few people in the world are strange enough to view really difficult subjects like math and science with joy. But there are some intrepid souls who find their greatest pleasure in mixing chemicals or solving the mystery of an algebraic equation. For the most part, however, students found math hard going. After being in junior high math, Algebra l is tough, according to fresh- man Sheri Brown who continues, To pass you have to stay up all night and you'll still be on the borderline. The sight of reluctant students, with heads down, trudging into Mrs. Job, Coach Evans, After all the hard work, we just hoped we would pass. -Chris Cook Hyperbolas and theorems envelope sophomore Jim Pitts as he concentrates on whether his graph is wrong or just messy. Centralizing her knowledge of Biology on paper, sopho- more Laura Bell works vigorously toward finishing before the bell rings. 88 Academics or Mr. Kirkpatriclds tutoring classes at 7:l5 in the morning became a common sight. No- body liked it, but the assistance helped those who really wanted to pass. While all this was transpiring, students in Calculus, Physics, and Trigonometry found very little time to sit and dawdie. Students had to be sharp and stay on their toes. Others found the sciences challenging and learned new facts on solar and human sys- tems. But, facing these challenges, and surviving, was a notable feat. Q7 With clenched jaw and nimble fingers, senior Jim White improves his program in Mr. Kirkpatrick's computer math class' Measuring the rays of light that a lens will produce, junior De Anne Bounds tries to be as accurate as possible in her physics experiment. Academics Q Adventure, Challenge, Variety Adventurous people, looking for chalk lenges, chose from a variety of elective courses. Personal Business Management, Typing, Accounting, Home Economics, and Agriculture helped students understand the world around them. Even students knew that they would need to pick up courses which would help them in their future endeavors. Maybe when I apply for a job, I will be hired because l know how to type said Brooke Barber. Students taking P.E. were introduced to gymnastics, kick ball, volleyball, and best of all, aerobics. During aerobics, it was difficult to tell who was having the most fun, Coach Roy or the students watching him. But every participant learned important skills to im- prove both his mental and physical health, Concentrating on staying in tune, freshman Staci Hogg listens to see how she should adjust her embouchure. 90 Electives A new elective offered in the music depart- ment this year was Applied Music l. This specialized class offered students the oppor- tunity to learn new and difficult pieces for their instruments, listen to different kinds of music, and master an overview of music the- ory. One student used her time to learn to play a new instrument. Switching to a French horn was hard said freshman Staci Hogg, but now l like it a lot. Students chose a particular course because of special interest. They recieved challenges they didn't expect, and sometimes answers to questions they didn't even ask. For a period of six weeks, junior Kim Harris will act as sole proprietor of The Denim Maker and interact with fifteen other businesses in Personal Business Manage- ment Class. Ns Patience as well as wisdom are valuable virtues that seventh grader Justin Dudo puts to use as he explains math problems to classmate Susan Stewart. . 5 t i , 5 l lt'-K it Wx txt ., X g stiiillst - ,ppp-:sw N L k B -- L 3 Making rice krispie squares is a talent that Kathryne Baker and William Reider learn from Home and Family Living student Nita Bates. The model city is exciting and shows you what it might' be like in the real business world. - Amy Autrey Electives 91 Nervous Fits Balehd glares shone in the eyes of those that lwtened. EVN snurks consmtendy re rnained pasted on the faces observing the contestants for flaws. Mercy definitely would not be granted to those thatfeH prey to nervousness and Ued tongues.Eachconkwtantwahedforanoppor tunuy knpsychethecnhersout Eachinthe audmncesHenHyUnxedthosestandnginthe front of the room. Nevertheless. some adventurous students were eager for another mountain to climb besides school. For these, Uruversuy lntev scholastic League competition proved to be the place to be. Only the strong hearted peo- ple who could have nervous fits while writing. typing. or preforming on stage without miss' ing a stroke. word. or line were really qualified to compete. Somehow. those brave and daring young peopkrnanagedtoiouHenough hoursofprac tice to enable them to represent their alma mater in district. regional. and state competi' tion. While the nervous stomachs and the twitching muscles of the pre-performance ac: companied each student into his particular contest. there was also something comforting about it all. Just by being there. each one had to be recognized as one of the elite. Practicing for the UIL corripetition in typing. Missy Wil llamson looks up the proper word division while Mrs. Pat Gardner gets ready to measure the line lengths HONORS PROSE: Carole Eaves - ist Dist. Kristen Hamilton - 2nd Dist. Susan Sudweeks - 3rd Dist. POETRY: Sally Stroud - ist Dist., lst Reg.: Wendy Mondier- 3rd Dist., 3rd Reg. TYPING: Misty Stanger - 2nd Dist. FEATURE WRITING: Amy O'NeaI' alt. Dist. READY WRITING: Lisa Mitchama 2nd alt. Dist. EDITORIAL WRITING: Lisa Mitcham P 2nd alt. Dist, HEADLINE WRITING: Lisa Mitcham - alt. Dist. SCIENCE: Paul Haby - 3rd Dist. 92 Ll.I.L. '19-' Day dreams abound along with the flash cards junior Paul Haby uses to prepare for the science contest. Fervently illustrating the excitement of competition, sen' ior Sally Stroud reads a portion of her poem for practice. Creativity flows as senior Lisa Mitcham readys herself for CIIL writing events. POETRY: FRONT ROW: Sally Stroud, Wendy Mcndier, and Lisa Mitcham. PROSE: BACK ROW: Carole Eaves, Susan Sudweeks, and Kristen Hamila ton . TYPING: FRONT RCW: Missy Williamson, Misty Stanger, and Nickle Young. BACK ROW: Tonja West talternatel. WRITING EVENTS: Amy O'NeBl and USB MilCl'IBm. SCIENCE: Paul Haby. Ll.l.L. 93 Into The Unknown But The Sparkle Slipped A journey into unknown territory was the way in which senior Melinda Gipson charac- terized her first experience on stage. This was true in several ways for the old-fashioned melodrama Foiled By an Innocent Maid . It was a first experience for two other cast mem- bers as well -juniors Doug Wade and Craig Jackson - and it was the first time eligibility became a factor. At first, everything seemed to go well. Di- rector Jo Green was uncharacteristically op- tomistic in the beginning. This is the most cooperative cast l've had, she reported. At district competition, the cast won first place. They were on their way. Each perfor- mance was better than the last. But there's many a slip, 'twixt the cup and the lip , and in this case, the slip came in the form of the academic ineligibilities. Although the play competed at regional, the perfor- mance had lost its sparkle. While this disappointment was disastrous to their hopes of continuing to compete, cast, crew, and other students have learned a valu- able and necessary lesson. The new laws defi- nitely have teeth and anyone who expects to compete in any event must be academically competitive, too. Applying make up tojunior Doug Wade is a challenge for sophomore understudy Melynda Wright. As she falls in a swoon at the feet of seniors Susan Sudweeks and Kristi Jarvis, senior Kristen Hamilton proves that acting is one talent she takes very seriously. 94 One Act Play W .. ,-f t . mwvqig V ,X I :Jizz My . While working the lights for the One'PxCt Play, senior Alan Gieb also plays watch- dog over the purses, Aimlessly knitting as her rnind wanders, senior Melin- da Gipson gives her elderly and partially deaf Character more dimension. Folled By An innocent Maid Director Jo Green CAST: Melinda Gipson-Letitia Curruthers I Kristen Hamilton-Faith Hopewell Kristi .Jarvis-Maude Filbert Susan Sudweeks-Rachel Follansbee Craig Jackson-Jimmy Doug Wade-Ferguson Longfellow CREW: Carole Eaves Alan Gieb Melynda Wright HONORS: District All Star Cast: Kristi Jarvis Susan Sudweeks District Honorable Mention: Melinda Gipson Kristen Hamilton Area All Star Cast: Melinda Gipson Susan Sudweeks Area Honorable Mention: Kristen Hamilton I Front Row: Susan Sudweeks, Carole Eaves, Kristi Jarvis. Melinda Gip' son, and Kristen Hamilton. Back Row: Alan Gleb, Craig Jackson, Doug Wade, director Jo Green. and Melynda Wright. OneAct Play 95 Q Nab 9 Q Mmm? is . .tiers 54065, wah Wwe, Nw TRANGE With Comedy and Tragedy 96 People Division HADOW PLAY Like some strange sort of shadow play, the students played out both the comedic and the tragic times they experienced through the year. For some, the tragedies ranged from a wrecked car - which hap- pened to several students - to los- ing a LllL meet. To the still insecure elementary students and even some older students, having braces seemed a tragedy. For seniors, a minor tragedy con- sisted of leaving the school knowing that they would probably never see some of their friends again. But, the comedic side of school appeared more often than the tragic. The comedies included such things as wild weekends doing The Bird or feeding an ornery cow or steer. On weekdays, students went home and tried to forget what day it was or what the next day would be. After a long, hard day of school, nerves stretched themselves to the limit. To achieve this escape from reality they visited the park after school and played leisurely games of golf or ten- nis. Nothing eased the tension as well as hitting the stuffing out of a ball. Not that anyone held a grudge against the ball, it just helped to hit something. Spare time was quite scarce, though. So when the students got some extra time on their hands they didn't want to spend it wisely. ln- stead, they spent time fishing, cruis- ing nearby and not-so-nearby college towns, and going to the mall. Shop- ping sprees, quite common among female persuasion, soon became the downfall of daddy's checkbook or charge card. Junior Missy Waggoner agrees, When l go to the mall, l go into every store until l find just what l want. The Jr. High and elementary stu' dents loved skating. Every Friday and Saturday, they flooded roller rinks in Tyler and Henderson. For the more primitive in nature, Greenville Avenue in Longview pro- vided another place at which the Jr. High and High School students flocked. The lip sync contests held there furnished many hours of enter- tainment. Weekends provided a way of es' cape by numbing the senses to all words and activities except rest, rea laxation, and party. They also pro- vided time to play favorite games ln an attempt to set a psychological advantage over the opposing team at a basketball game, sophomore Stacey Cook and other students show they are unconcerned by reading the Longview and Tyler newspapers. As junior Paul Haby pretends he doesn't know thern, juniors Amy O'Neal and De Anne Bounds find that the art of skiing is in turning around. Q, such as Trivial Pursuit, Dungeons 8 Dragons, or a friendly game of far- kles. Not everyone proved talented enough to play the last, however, as it took patience, daring, and a good sense of humor. Like students, teachers also had school days that never seemed to end. But some loved the school atmo- sphere so much they spent days teaching students and evenings on the other side of the teacher's desk taking courses as graduate students. The zaniness of the students and the discipline of the teachers mixed together well. The temperaments of both proved to be unsteady at the first of the year. but towards the end, they had blended together to paint the picture of serenity and smooth sailing - at least on the surface. 4 E A. At a high school basketball game. sophomore Tim Chester gives Jessie Price his full atten' tion as she explains basketball from a pref schoolers point of view. People Division 97 The Journey Begins With Sam Banana And Falling ln Love lt wasn't Christmas, nevertheless, 'twas the season to be jolly - well. at least for the seniors: graduating from high school, a huge, but eagerly awaited event. After school on Wednesday, May 22, their last class day, the seniors saw a sight so normal that most nev- er gave it a thought. There, in the pit, waited all their cars. Not unusual, but, instead, almost frighteningly usual. Perceptive seniors suddenly realized that never again would all RT Exchange Student-4: Basketball-4: Spanish Contest-4: Homecoming Escort-4: Guest Speaker-4. AMY BETH AUTREY Band-l.2,3.4: Sweepstakes Band-L3: TwIrlerl.2.3.4: Class Favoritel: Drama Club-l.2.3,4: Reporter-4: Speech-2: FHA- 3.4: Annual Staff-4: One-Act Play Crew-3: Who's Who-3: Yearbook Award-4. I 98 Seniors their cars be spread haphazardly around the parking lot. A way of life started thirteen years ago had ended. A lot happened to the seniors when they were in grade school. Al- most all remember Sam Banana and the Bunch. a musical group consist- ing of teachers and coaches with Coach Chester Roy as lead vocalist. Other memories included being in musicals, going to the stand for lunch, and falling in love for the first time. Amy Autrey remembered such a time, I was swinging and Tres Rou quette leaned over and kissed me or the cheek. l hit him and he fell out O the swing. Poor Tres wasnt hurt but his ego was badly lacerated. Af second graders usually do, however he healed quickly. The tradition of singing the school song at th last football pep rally continues. limotion i strong for some seniors while others seem t have already put the season behind them. if vw, 'nn gif 1, if F F:a..!E2X BATES JOHN LEVERETT BGYLE Football'2.3.4: Honorable Mention-SA: Tennis-3,41 Spanish Clulr3,4: Class Handsome-3: Host to Exchange Student-4. JONATHGN KIN BRYAN Fomballvl.2.3.4: FFA-1.2.31 Officer-3: Greenhand Quiz Team' I: Parliamentary Procedure Team-2: FHA-4: One Act Play- 2.3: All Star Cast-Dist.: Honorable Mention-Dist. and Reg.: Student Council Par!ia.mentarian'4: Golf'2.3.4: U.l.L. Extem- peranous Speakingfiz Spanish Ciub-2.4: Officer-4 SCOTT KEN CAMPBELL Football-3: Baskethali-l.2.3.4: Track-2.3: Golf-l.2.3,4: FFA- l.2.3.4: Chapter Conducting Team 1.2: Trusurer-1.3: Re por1er'4: One Act Play-2: Best Actor-Dist. All Star Cut-Reg. Extemporanous Sp-eakinml: Spanish Club-3.4. KEVIN DCIKES Football-3.4: Drama Club-l,2.3.4: Band-1.2.3. MARY CAROLE EAVES Cheerieader-1.4: Student Council Vice-President-4: Bandf l.2,3.4: Reporter-2: Section Leader-2.3.4: All District Band- I.3: Band Sweetheart-4: School Beauty-4: Who's Who-3: A-B Honor Roll-3: U.I.L. Prose'2.3.4: Dist. lst: Dist. 3rdz Reg. 4th: Speech and Drama Club-1.2.3.4: President-3: One Act Play Crew-1.2.4. Seniors KERRY ALAN GIEB Football-l.2.3.4: Second Team AH-Area-2: Honorable Men- tlon All-District-2: Flrst Team All-Area Olfenaevk Flrst ieam All-District Offense-4: Basketball-l.2.3.4: TennIs'2: One'Act Play-2.3.4: Drama Club-12.3.41 FHA4: All A Honor Roll-4: Who's Who-3. MELINDA Jo GIPSON Drama-ZA: Drama Club Presldenmz FHA-l,3.4: Varsity Vol' ieybail-1.2: Tennis-2: One-Act Play-4: All Snr Cast-4: Library Club-1: Annual Staf1'l: Perfect Attendance-2: Band-1.2. CHARLES CRAIG GRAHAM FootbalI'l.2.3.4: Golfr2.3.4: State-4: Basketball-1.2: FFA Of' flcer-2.3: Conducting Teanv2.3: Greenhand-1. HEATH EDWARD GRAMMIER Football-1.2: Golf-l.2.3.4: Dlslrict Medalist-1.4: Regional Medalist-2.3: State-1.4: FFA-1.4: Greenhand Pln-1: Star Chapter Farmer Award-2: Vlce-Presldent'3: Qulz Team-1: Conducting Team-2: Perfect Attendance'1.2: Band'l. KEITH EDWIN GRAMMIER Class Handsome-2.4: FFA-l.2.3.4: Basketball-1.23: Track- L2: Golf-I.2,3,4: Dlatrlct Modallat-l.2.3.4: Reglonal Medal- ist-1.3.4: Statefl.2.3.4: Band-l.2a All Dlatrlct Band-1,25 All Region Band-2. KRISTEN HAMILTON Mlss OHS-4: School Favorite-4: Class Favorite-4: FFA Sweetheart-4: Student Council President-4: Cheerleader l.2.3,4: Head Cheerleader-4: Basketball-l.2,3.4: Basketball Captainf2.4: All Dltrlct Basketball-2.3.4: Track-l.2.3.4: Re- gional QnaIiIler'2.3,4: Beta Club-23.45 Vice-President-3.4: Homecoming Ducheaa'3: Spanish Club-3.4: Student Council Treasurer-3: Speech and Drama Club-1.2.3.4: Secretary-Tram sure:-l: Prose-l.3.4: Regional Qualifier-1.4: One Act Play- l.2.3.4: District Honorable Mention-4: District All Star Cast- 3: Area Qualmer-1 .2.3.4: Area Honorable Menrlon-4: Region- al Quaiifler-L3: State Ouallfler-1: Band-I: Drama Award-4: Mary Fleming Award-4. I O0 Seniors 1 anne'-W SHERRY HENSON HIGGINBGTHAM FHA-l.2.3.4: Volleyball-3: Who's Who-3: Perfect Attendance 2. I ELAINE JARVIS ll Secretary-4: FI'lA-2.3.4: Speech and Drama resident-2: Vice-President-3: Ona Act Vlay-2.4: Area Cast-2: Regional Honorable Mention-3: District All Star Cast-4: Homecoming Duchess-1: Spanish Club-4. The Days Of The Pon Express From the days of elementary to the junior high days ofthe Pony Ex- press, seniors continued to remem- ber the good ole days . Here the name of the game was football. The guys tried hard and persevered, but they fell short of winning the seventh grade District Championship. This time also brought back memories ofthe Gilley's style recep- tion held at the community center, ln those days the students loved to at- tend dances. They spit and polished their cowboy boots and were ready to do the Cotton-eyed-Joe at least twen- ty times. After the Ponies had grown into Mustangs, they lived a somewhat more hectic life. As Mustangs they had to carry heavier burdens, but like excellent thoroughbreds, they went on to enjoy the greener pastures of life, such as buying a car. Wheels No hands allowed as senior Dewayne Acker- man participates in the ice cream, we all scream, eating contest during the morning of Homecoming pep rally. Seniors amping Out gave new dimensions to those pas- tures. But there were a few other activi- ties they enjoyed. The male portion of the group enjoyed such things as camping out together - just the guys with some food and their favor- ite libationsg quick trips through one of the surrounding towns for emer- gency suppliesg and discussing girls. sports. and of course, cars. Girls went shopping at the mall and spent hours discussing hairstyles. clothes. and boys - not necessarily in that At the senior hreakfast held at the Methodist church, Sally Stroud and Tom Arts patiently listen to the speaker even though, at 6:45 a.m,. theyre really still asleep. WELDON JAMES KENNEDY Mr. OHS-4: School Favorite-4: Vlce-President-3: Student Council Represeniatlvel.3: Spanish Club-4: Library Club-4: Speech and Drama Clulrl: Football-2.3.4: Captain-4: All East Texas Team-2.3.4: All East Texas Sophomore of the Year-2: All Area Football Team-2.3.4: District Football Team-2.3.4: 2nd Team District-2: lst Team Dlstrlct-3.4: Regional Track- l.2.3.4: State Track'3,4: 400m Relay-3rd State-4: High Point Man Dlstrict'4: Basketball-1.23: Ali Dlstrlct Band-1.2: Bllly Jack Roberson Award-4. ANGELA RENEE KILGORE Cheerleader-3.4: Homecoming Queen Nominee-4: Llbrary Club President-4: FHA-2.3: 'Isl Vlcelfresident-4: Mh Vice- President-3: Track-3: Annual Staff-3: Student Council Repre senlatlve-2: Class Beauty-3. lO2 Seniors At The Mall order. Everybody found endless enjoy- ment in listening to their favorite rock group and talking to their best friends, though. Finally. the senior train arrived. Blowing the higgest bubble and score a win for the seniors is the goal of senior Gary Worley at the Homecoming pep rally. To enjoy the Homecoming activities. seniors Jim White. Martha Watts. Mike Rogers. and Amy Autrey let their inhihitions go in the or- ange-passlng contest. i we-' in ,aw f.a-- ,. at a sf? at I-'S e,.,...wg ,C - ' . CHARLES EDWIN LONG Class president-3: Class vlce-presioent-4: Football-2.3.42 De- fense Honorable mention-2: Offense Honorable Mention-3: All District-4: All Area4: Basketball-2.3.4: Honorable Men- tion-4: Tennis-3.4: Class Handsome-2: Track-3.4: Reglonal Qualifier-3.4: State Qualiller-3.4: 400m Relay- 3rd Stale-4. RHONDA RENEA MCMILLAN Rotary Award-4: Class Beauty-2.4: Track-l.2.3,4: Regional Qualltler Track-2.4: Volleyball Varsity Captain-4: Varsity Volleyball-2.3,4: J.V. Volleyball-l: Beta Club-2.3.41 Spanish Club3: F.H.A.-l.2.3,4: Historian-3: Annual Staff-2: Class Secretary-Treasurer-1.3: Class President-2: Homecoming Duchess-2: Home Economics Award-4. LISA YVETTE MITCHAM Daughters of the Republic of Texas Essay Contest-3: Llll. Poetry-l.2.3.4: Dlslrlct alt.-3: UIL Ready Writing-3.4: District- lst place-3. Regionals: Dlatrlct 2nd aIt.'4: UIL Editorial Wrlt- lng-4: District-2nd all.: UIL Headline Wrltlng-4: District. alt: Beta Club-2.3.4: Yearbook-3.4: Speech and Drama Club' l.2.3.4: Spanish Club-3.4: Vlce-President-3: Society of Distin- gulshed American High School Students-3: Who's Who-3: Band-l.2.3.4: All-Dlstrlct Band-l.2.3.4: Flrst Chair-1.3: So- clal Studies Award-3: Tennls-3,4: F.H,A.-1.2: Library Club- 1.4: Volleyballl: 4-Way T es! Speaking Contest-3rd place-1: Alt.'2: English IV Award-4: Yearbook Copy Editor-4. EDWINA JO MONDIER Salutatorian-4: LllL Poetry Interpretation-l.2.3.4: Regional Qualifier Poetry-l,3.4: Stale Qualifier Poetry-4: Glrl's Golf Team-l.2.3.4: Golf District Medalist-l.2.3.4: golf Reglonal Medalist-l.2.3.4: State Goll Qualifier-I.2,3.4: LIIL Typlng-3: Rotary Speaking Contest-2.4: Beta Club 2.3.43 Spanish Club- 3.4: Speech and Drama Club-l,2.3.4: Library Club-1.2: One' Act Play-I: FHA-2: Annual Staff-3: Band-1.2: All-District Band-1.2: Math Award-4: Spanish Award-4. GINA ANNETTE NULL Cheerleader-1.14: Band-l.2.3,4: Twlrler-2: Band Presldent-4: Band Rep.-3: All Dlstrlct Band-2.3,4: All Region-1: Outstand- ing Senior Award-4: Speech and Drama Club-1,2.3: Presi- dent-I: Secretary-2.3: Drama Award-2: Student Council Rep.- l.2: Yearbook-1.2.3.4: Editor-3.4: One-Act Play-1.2.31 All Star Cast Area-3: Class Vice-Presldent-3: Class Beauty-I: All A Honor Roll'l.2.4: Beta Club-2.3.4: Secretary Treasurer-3: President-4: Who's Who-3: l.llL Typlng-3: Homecoming Queen-4: Gil. Ready Writlng-1.2: Band Solo-EnsembIef2,3: Valedlctoriarr4: Yearbook Edltor Award-4: Accounting Award-4: Rusk County Chamber of Commerce Award-4: Scholarship Award-4. DEWAYNE. PHELPS Football-1.2,3.4: All District-4: All Area-4: Honorable Men- tion-3: Track-l,2,3: FHA-3.4: Presldentd: Class Favorite-3: School Handsome-4: FHA Beau-4. Seniors O3 DEANA LYNN RINEHART Homecoming Queen nominee-4: Yearbook Editor-3.4: Year book Staff-l.2,3.4: FHA'I.2.3.4: FHA-2nd Vlce-President of Encounter-3.4: Class FavoriteA2.3: Class Reporter-1: Band- l.2.3: Sweepstakes-1.3: State Golf'2: District 3rd metaiist'2: Basketball-1.2: Volleyball-1: UIL Shorthand-3: ILPC Workf shop3.4: FHA Summer Workshop-3.4: Yearbook Award-3: Yearbook Editor Award-4. MICHAEL JOE ROGERS Football-3.4: All District-4: All Area-4: Track-3.4: Regional Meet-3: State Meet-3: Class Secretary-Treasurer-4: Class Fa- vorite-2.4: FFA-1: Chapter Conducting Team'l: FHA-2.3.4. TRES ROUQLIETTE Foolbail-I.2.3,4: Captain-4: All Dlstrlct-2.3.4: All State 2nd Defense-4: All Area-2.3.4: All East Texas-2.3: Basketball- I.2.3.4: All Dlstriet lst Team'2.3.4: All District Honorable Mention-l: Track-l.2,3.4: Regional Qualifier-l.3,4: State Qualilier-400m relay-3: 400m relay-3rd State-4: Golf-1.2.3.4: State Qualil1erl.2.3.4: FFA-l.2: Chapter Conducting Team- I: Class President-la Class Reporterdz Band-1.2.31 Who's Who-3: Billy Jack Roberson Award-4. SALLY ELIZABETH STROUD One-Act Play Dlstrlct. Area. Reglonal. Statefl: Dlstrlct. Area. Regional-2: District. Area-3: One-Act Play Honors State!-lonorsble Mention-la Area-Honorable Mentlonf2: Dis- trict-Honorable Mention-3: Poetry Interpretation District. Re- gional-is District Regional. State-2: District. Regional. State- 3: District. Reglonal, State4: Band-l.2,3.4: TwIrIer1.2.3,4: Drum Major-3.4: Track-l: Bets Club-2.3: Spanish Club-3,4: Speech and Drama-1.2.31 Presldent-2: Student Council Re- presentativel.2. SUSAN SUDWEEKS ProseStatel: Regional alternate-2: State-3: Regional alter- nate4: One-Act Play'1.2.3.4: Dlstrlct Best Actress-3: Dlstrlct and Area All Star Cast-4: Track District alternate-l: Hame- comlng Queen nominee-1: Spanish C1ubfl.2.3.4: Reporter-2: President'3.4: Speech and Drama Club-l.2.3.4: Secretary-2: Beta Club-2.3,4: Science Award-4: Speech Award-4. MARTHA JEAN WATTS Trackllz Choir-1.2: State ln Choir-I: Basketball-I: Perfect Attendancelz Llbrary'1.2: Homecomlng Club-12.3.41 Span- ish Club-3: State 4-H Demonstration-3: 4-H Club President-3: District 4-H Dress Revue-3: Dlstrlct 4-H Food Show-3: Gold Star 4-H Award'4: 4-H Club Secretary-4: 4-H County Council Secretary-4. IO Sensors Trai Hyun---' JIM WHITE Golf-2.3: Track! .2: Basketball-l.2.3,4: Spanish Clutr3.4: Re- gional Qualifier Track-I.2: UIL Number Sense-1.2: Who's Who-3. SAMMLIAL GAROLD WORLY FFA-I.2.3,4: Chapter Conducting Team-l: Dairy Judging Team-2. Not pictured: DEWAYNE ACKERMAN JERRY DON HOPPER MELISSA STILL enior Party Trai Next Stop? But how could one get a seat? Having heard from former passengers that the year-long senior trip went by fast, the passengers leaned back and looked forward to the experience. The train began to move faster as the last month before graduation ap- peared. But there were stops, for re- At the Long's graduation party, seniors Tres Rouquette and Charles Long enjoy looking back at special memories captured in pic' tures. laxing, for togetherness, and for just plain fun. At the first stop, the girls were treated to punch, coffee, and sugary confections by Mrs. Jane Silvey. The second stop took the seniors to a green, woody pasture. Here they laughed at familiar pictures of them- selves in elementary and junior high. After several strenuous volleyball games, they also enjoyed barbecue and dessert. The next stop was Kin Bryan's par- ty at the Butcher Shop in Longview where they ate hamburgers. They were joined there by Deana Rinehart and Kristen Hamilton, the only girls who managed to crash the party. After stuffing themselves, they filled up even more at Swenson's Ice Cream Parlor. Finally the train came to its final destination. lt was time to disembark to take another journey, this time separately, that would last the rest of their lives. The notion that graduation is imminent pleases Deana Rinehart and her mother. Rita Rinehart. who shares a giggle at the gradu- ation tea held in the home of Jane Silvey. Seniors O5 i Accomplishment: reward for Action Accelerates, me' moneys elm The junior year was the time when things really started to happen. Sen- ior rings came in and measurements had to be taken for senior jackets. Some lucky juniors even got their own cars or trucks. ln order to afford all of these luxuries, students had to look for jobs, so homework and study time became very precious. lt grew harder to juggle activities Misty Haby - Wade - Re- Trying to reach the 86th turn for good luck, junior Sheila Ardry waits patiently while fresh' men Sheri Brown and Cheyenne Lunsford ad' mire her senior ring before yearbook class. its around full schedules. Schoolwork and homework assignments seemed to grow longer, even in those easy electives. Research papers had to be typed this year and were longer than ever. To help study for those all im- portant tests, the use of flashcards became a new pastime. With not much time to spare, prom commit- tees met and decided how to spend the money accumulated since junio high. ln the frenzied excitement anc activity there didn't seem to be enough hours in the day to get ever ything accomplished. Somehow however, they managed to get it tc gether before disaster - no decora tions, food, or music - struck. Fo juniors, it was an exceptional year. Brenda Akers ..,.. P. ,,,. Swv s S Penny Allen ll siwiia mary . 1 3 s -t: -.'- - 'elf-st:-s 's2::..1: f 'rt --. -. '- ' : - 'sg -s Angela Blevins Y S3 . Ni. I , X 'Y D l f Defknne Bounds . A :Q A , :Lv ' '. Q j q Pam BVGQSV 'j A if ' si jzq ,ILQ ' . t.tt ... -,,. . v . t 5 , X ' ---1:- Ann.. Lisa Carrel -- -sftfsm Attst ..:g,, t W .. ,... Mg' :mx Lani? Cfolffy if in . Mark Croteau g Mike Dean ,Q P at .ft Cathy Eaves :sf , -- gf 3 ,, QL 1 Nlarteal Foster 'Q ' ., i Pau' Haby t it ttei , - O X. .... - ,..., 5 ,, X .tt r . X is . t f u' if Q ff 2. 1 i t X fist xwsnasll? School is a challenge. lt's my choice - I Tina Hankins . r can do well or not worry. but I know it's important to give school high priority. 'Cathy Eaves - Kim Harris Q at l: lO6 Juniors concentrating on Geometry, Mrs. Job's first period class, junior Dean Roy starts out his .M Class Handsome and Beauty: Doug Wade and Cathy Eaves -l Class Favorites: Mike Dean and Becky Sprayberry Q i . -... 'r 4, - , .' , I , f g l gr A - , V ll V' 45 v ,, Q Q' ff ' 9 I M 5 1 f , .x 5 ,aa ' , a- 1 -f ' ' fimf ie y V yt, W , A , .WW , W , ,f , , ., .- A ' K A ' ' , ' K fi , . ' ' 'f f N, '- . QE r ' r 3, W , V ' pf: -3 5 - A r ' vii - r .' ' ' f I - -. , -V in i w a . 'S' 'Q . A , , 'V' j ' ' 5 4 Q1 f. f ' fTXj'.p,? Qi' J , -w,1,,w I I' t ww 33 11 gf 31 iff M yy wr ,w if-Q 7 Q it X, ,1,7.w4+ff P: 4 ig' . tix JT M AXE f A -2 A Wondering if he should or shouldnt chew his tempting piece of Big Red chewing gum, junior Will Sudweeks tries to be sneaky and not let Mr. Kirkpatrick him during Physics class. Kevin Henson Craig Jackson Gary Jones Brady Middlebrooks Amy O'Neal Mike Pellham Anita Phelps D'Aun Rouquette Cara Scarborough Becky Sprayberry Misty Stanger Kim Stewart Angela Still Will Sudweeks Doug Wade Missy Waggoner Mary Ware LaTonja West Ernie White Missy Williamson Nickie Young Jtimaofs 107 l ' Always in a hurry to go to those all important, unimportant places, soph- omores were invariably either too much in evidence or could never be found. Many remained unconcerned about the past or future, they only reacted when Mr. Kirkpatrick gave an Algebra ll test or Mrs. Sham- burger requested vocabulary defini- Despite rainy weather. sophomores Cheryl Middlebrooks and Michele Riley and freshman ara Mondier stand up and cheer. Nikkii Adkins Mirhelle Arnold Chris Barnes Laura Bell Schona Blevins Cassandra Brager Linda Branscom Lois Chelf Tim Chester Dale Cobbs Chris Cook Stacey Cook Philip Cox Trey DeGeurin The best thing about ting the opportunity to see friends and learn new things. ' Ricky Driver Transition Creates Problems, Pride Attention Getters P'eVal'S tions and sentences. Although coming to school early or staying late for tutoring or extra practice caused some students to have hyper-attacks, the most impor- tant reason for sophomore panic was Did l pass driver's education? As the year progressed they wore the same clothes, used the same slang, and showed-up at the same predictable hang-outs. lt was a year of transition sincs they were not yet upper classmen but had taken the first steps towarc that status, Individually, each clas: member instinctively believed sophc mores were a shade better in all the important ways. an A k .sri 5 55f'.c X 5 1 , ssh A .wir EN E . s -get . . S 'l vt , Sherry Driver school ls get' Curtis Fisher -Kim Foster IOB Sophomores U. g y X .C S X V Class Handsome and Beauty: Class Favorites: Steve Rhodes and Kim Foster Kevin Moore and Cassandra Brager NN an N. NQNQF 'keg we f- -av llllll is if K Brenda Florence Kim Foster Ron Freeman Sally Goff Sherri Haddock Brud Hankins Lisa Hawkins Lisa Hughes Leann Jackson Anthony Kennedy Kim Love Lisa Melton Jimmy Menges Cheryl Middlebrooks Kevin Moore Jim Pitts Stephen Rhodes Michele Riley Tres Skeen Tammy Sprayberry Randy Stanley Rubin Thompson Shannon Turner Phyllis Wallace Lisa We-bb Ron Willardson Melynda Wright Sophomores T They Get o Respect Watching the struggling freshmen throughout the year one could not help thinking of comedian Rodney Dangerfield. Like him, they got no respect. School became super-hard, responsibilities became greater, and being low men on the totem pole be- came a way of life. Worse still, freshmen had to learn never to talk back to upperclassmen for fear of getting a class-ring head thump. There were compensations. however. They were priviledged to look down their noses at the junior high peons. Girls paid closer attention to their Xtl rnvn Joe Holt tht-asks to we what s htippf-ninti tit tile organizing papers in his iiotebonk, fresh the other end of the iiinior high hall tl hair, make-up, and clothes. Boys also took time to stylize their curly locks in the hope that someone of the op- posite sex would find them attrac- -There was more homework to do and more activities to be in. Sheri Brown tive. This necessitated spending a great deal of time in front of a mirror. Becoming a freshman also opened doors to high school cheerleader and twirler tryfouts. For those girls who didn't aspire to one of these posit tions, volleyball, track, and baske ball provided outlets for their energj The guys became eligible for varsit sports with the accompanying bod bruises of football, skinned elbows c basketball, and shin splints of tracl ln spite of their trials and tribuli tions, freshmen held their heac high. Often the target of the sling and arrows of outrage, they alway kept one thought in mind -4 one daj when they become upperclassmei they would sling those arrows! Concentrating on his have any mistakes. work in Mrs. Shamhurqers room. freshmen Dean Sims makes sure he doesnt Making sure her hands are clean before sl' cooks her delicious meal, freshmen LaWanc Jackson gets off every speck of dirt. whi l IO Freshmen freshmen .lackie Grant gets napkins down t set the table. Class Handsome and Beauty: Class FHVOIUCSI David McLane and Staci Hogg I Lance Dunton and Lori Barber ,, ,ir .f uv Wa WY Rodrick Adams Carl Alexander Lori Barber Becky Black Troy Brager Sheri Brown Paul Bynum 1 , I - rr V 1 T C'a DeGeUf l if B Lou Driver . 1' , VV I , 121 Lance Dunton as ' 1 , V -A .f f ' 5 Clarence Foster C 'H' LV if -- V 13,1 . 'nf 'faq Doretha Gardner -5 I 2 , A ' W ' Sabrina Gaston rw ' . V V y g LH f ,I f 5 4 I yr, A Jackle Grant r V7 I 1 I ,,vr,,. . 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'27 , Q -, Laklsha Wrlprlt .V - ' .Q ,, , ' ' , Marcus Wrxght V Q ,jf ,, , .W Freshmen l l 1 To Spell Relief: Break Dance Eighth grade - the year of al- most, but not quite, not quite achiev- ing a District Football Championship, but having to share it with the also undefeated Cushing Bearkatsg and not quite in high school, but feeling too sophisticated for junior high. ln spite of these frustrations, they abandoned childish giggles and at' tacked the task of doing something no students had attempted before: computer literacy. The challenge was great and some rose to the occa- sion by writing 3300 line programs. Staying after school was common, as eager students worked to originate new graphics. gtill, the same English, history, sci- ence, and math courses had to be endured. Though sometimes object- ing to homework and grade require- ments, they maintaied their good hu- mor and positive attitude almost all the time, Outside of class however, some had the uncontrollable impulse to entertain the between classes crowd with an impromptu break dance. They flocked to the after game dances, a little bit diffident, but with characteristic bravado which soon gained them a coveted place among the the older crowd. Eighth grad- ers cannot be left in the shade. l think l would rather be in the tenth grade because there is more maturity and of course more girls in that class. -Kelly Cook Getting ready to begin his program in Mrs. Gardner's computer literacy class. eighth grader Glenn Fitzfjerald carefully puts in his disk for the first time. Brian Arnold -.,. Anthony A 2 Arterberry Jamie Autrey Ricky Barnes David Black i .,. Matt Bounds tj-3--f Calvin Brager i X l C-, Laura Bynum X .. W H N was sE5essas,.Q X t ,.m W SQXNFW sts 1: :gg . - Y-F I, Efiigilq, 1.-isa '- 2 t .,,. Mdrgwff Caffe' 1 -' W . ,.., . . Steven Chester t .. ' 1 .... - ' Kff v COOK ' n.s. fs fs it N . n 'T . 0 - Donna Dalgarn . T ull., -- ,gg N .1 .53 -0+ M y ft '-an ,ik . te gf, g g 1 Danny Deawn . T' . . s- n . . My Form C - it gs n . . K -K ,.. K Y - hu: ,f' W' l ' 2 T ,i 5 f 1 A5 ll r X , i 1 Eighth Engrossed in this exciting book, eighth grader Jill Sims has apparently forgotten about the work she is supposed to he doing. ' J n 1 U l Class Handsome and Beauty: Matt Bounds and Jamie Autrey Mew' C s X l if ' S X . 1. . sh get J X. ji ist . Q H se W X 15551: . if ' we . g IIE T N'..,', Q or iii ,X iiii iw cg ..... .. . fr X . ,. x.,.. . X XQRRLR N31 k ess xx gs N as X E ,A as Q Class Favorites: Kelly Cook and Tina Still ,Q 5 s f . Q Q K N X i at r .2252-K-i-wi: .s x - f:::. Q t X 'tix N is t N X NN Os' XX s ...W X fax N XE ,ct Q t X is Q Q X 5 s X tj xx in 1 M St ? gr' 5 .esxx 5 x.,. .. .- E The questions running through the mind of eighth grader Ross Reeves show in his face as he and his peer. Steven Chester. listen to Mrs, Stroud in Science class. Patty Gieb Tommy Gipson Chris Grant Jimmy Henson Lois Jackson Nikki Orendorff Michael Payne Ben Petty Ross Reeves Bubba Rhoades David Riddle Jill Sims Mandy Skeen Tina Still Troy Strange Monty Thomas Derrick Wade Dylan Wallace Vickie Washington Kwame West Chris Williamson Eighth Active, Creative The daily habit of using bicycles to chase each other at lunch marked this class as an exceptional one. Their search for greater wisdom and profound philosophy led students into new heights of achievement. For instance, what other class ever wel- comed a new teacher with a large, shiny apple - minus one bite? With outstanding academic ability, four students Travis Haby, Justin Dudo, Loys Jackson, and Lowell Ran' dal went to Tyler Junior College to take the SAT, a test usually taken only by seniors. lf their scores were high enough, they would attend Duke University in the summer. President Intent on events on the field, seventh graders Nichol Jackson, and Katina Spencer. watch a Thursday night Junior High football game. ln Sports Academics And Jokes. Spirit boosters and athletic talent also abounded. Four girls out of six on the junior high cheerleading line and six players on the eighth grade football team were from this class. Excelled in the craft of driving teachers Ulxlutso Cuckoo, seventh- graders just did what came naturally, but with great talent and enthusiasm. Somehow, of course, teachers found the right buttons to push to tame their wild natures. But no mat- ter what the circumstances, this group of energyrafflicted students made life lively for themselves and everyone around. To build spirit, senior Gina Null paints grer hooves on seventh grader Travis Habys face at Friday night football game. W Q? T r . Nvsi Rennie Mets T t 'E ' Jena AUUQY A ' f r M ' Charlotte Bain . ' ' Q l 4, ' Linda Baker N' in i--l Q fi 'W ' 'f Cllm Bates A l -is al Mark Black C 1 U , ..,' '.,, ,T . gzz , C i ' ' . . g jg, 2 1 A f L 1 use Q Kevin Cameron ,, ' SCOH Dave - Margaret Driver P , A f .st. , S A wt X ' David Freeman , H 1 W- is ,r wif A Hr: 1 k . - E wk ,,,.,, . .. ,, Anthony X - If g xgg , N - iir..g - r A 3 5 l l4 Seventh , Class Handsome and Beauty: Class Favorites: Donny Pryor and Jena Autrey Jason Moore and Katina Spencer 4 ig gg Z f , at 7 , ,,,, S, M , , 'Q-2 a t G f .4255 I . r ,i I' ' ' V Q, 3 f 1 pw L 1 v. gm Q4 4 f A R ii . ' aff V '4 W My ,M WZ, N. , 7 1 I X 1 45 3 ff 1 M if , f 9? 5 fc I lfizf 1 fi- as I . J' ,,. 5f 5:zr ' 'f A W L ff! ' ' ' ' -V ' ' M? 'V fw at H- my , ft, . 1: , : V.,.f, . .. N ,M-ffm I My ,W 1.1, Ox , -ll V V- f' ,, 2 vt f' f,, 1 5 A J J l. 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Z . ii , 5 ' ft Kip T352 ti M , ts, . wg., , 'Q r Y 1 V, ,V 1 , M Adrian Goodacre Travis Haby Shannon Hamilton Rexella Haynes Janet Holt Brian Jackson Loys Jackson Nichol Jackson Kathy Jordan Kelly Kent Kurt Kitchings David Lay Diedra Long Sharee Love Jerry Luster Jan Meriges Martiel Montgomery Jason Moore Jeffery Moore Lora Nelson Kathy Olson John Peacock Kristie Pickle Donny Pryor Eddie Rambo Lowell Randel Michael Reagan Randy Redlc Mary Rice Rouquette Katina Spencer Susan Stewart Lori Strickland Cindy Thomas Chris Turner Wendy Welch Seventh Straining to get a little closer to the action, fifth grader David Spencer is one of many spectators enjoying himself at a scrimmage. - H - -B L Rt'l,D't lt's Elementary QiiSsLfffRiiEQ?Chffedef Elementary students related to the abstract and unusual. Busy imagina- tions formed graphic images of ev- erything from the Muppets to Ricky Schroeder. But, although their imagi- nations covered a broad scope, their attention spans were very short. Boys from grades kindergarten through fourth grade looked upon girls with disdain because girls didn't like the important things in life such as bugs, dirt, snakes, or frogs. But the girls didn't mind the fact that the boys looked down at them. As far as the girls were concerned, boys had the mentality of their repiti- lian pets. lmmaturity oozed from ev- ery boy the girls knew. lf only the llo Elementary Feature boys could be more like Ricky Schroeder. That thought went through the minds of many girls in- cluding the fifth and sixth graders. Romances in elementary lasted only as long as the girls and boys could endure one another's com- pany. Even 'iseriousu romances could be broken apart if a girl refused to sit with her boyfriend and sat with girls instead. But, many other students also fell victims of a broken heart. Many ele- mentary lads fell head over heels in love with their teachers. Crushes on teachers often made a big difference in a boy's behavior and diligence in class. Girls were not immune to this malady either, but fear of being called Teachers Pet sometimes kept their enthusiasm in line. Pranks also played a huge role in the life of students. Many times an unsuspecting substitue teacher be- came the target of devious minds. Students would trade names and desks in the hopes of catching a sub- stitute unaware. Life between kindergarten and sixth grade was full of surprises. Each day was filled with interesting projects and most of all, friends who remembered that these years were a time to walk, run, and play in the sunlight, and never in the shade. This Grade This grade is really excit- ing. Even though there is some fighting. This grade is really marvelous. Though there are really a lot of us, this grade is really keen. lt's really easy to be seen. This grade is really somethin' be- cause it's number 6. H d yo ie I about school? By Tammy L. Petty and Amie N. Sikes l didn't think l would live through the half-way point in School' -Nanette Sudweeks 5th Easily captivated by an unseen force, sixth grader Shelby Lunsford is clearly absorbed in the matter at hand. We've gotten smarter since the first grade. 'Ron Williams 4th All of my teachers are fairly nice. They can be so mean sometimes so you hate them, but you should really be glad we have them. -Jeremy Webb 5th l love going outside. But, I don't like girls because they are always bossy. l wish l were a snake. l would bite ev- ery girl' -Jamie Alexander 3rd my ti',, it fa After sitting down to her Valentines feast, kin' dergarten student Genna Foster plays the part ofthe beautiful princess to a tee while wearing a dress with ruffles and lace. Elementary Feature il7 i th ix hS ixt h Sixth S t ix hS fthe Sixth Sixt ix hS ixt thS ix hS t ix hS ixt thS ix hS IZ ix hS txt S ixth hS h Sixt ll Six xth i hS t ix - - CD U s FD O 'E O Carla Arterberry Cliff Bates Katherine Blevins Charlie Brager Geno Brager Loyce Brager Rochelle Brazier Brian Brown David Brown Angie Cagle Stephanie Chandler David Croteau Donnie Daugherty Ronnie Daugherty Jennifer Garsee Vicki Gaston Keith Grant Steven Hamilton Andrea Harper Bryan Hogg Kenneth Honzell Randy Humble Kristi Kear Jonathan Kennedy Steven Lee Shelby Lunsford Amy McLane Jeremy McMillan Chris Merritt Kim Moore Brad Olson Chrissy Owens Kraig Pemberton Tamara Petty Heath Poole Greg Pryor Bridget Redic Terri Reddic Eloise Ritch Amie Sikes Wade Silvey Donna Sprayberry Jeri Stallings Rhonda Still Marie Sudweeks Kristi Thompson Jill Vansickle Carrie Wagner Rio Wallace M, f if he Z 4 . 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My team usually wins. - Jeremy Webb Terri Jo Barnes Corey Bobbitt Edward Brager Heidi Brown Stacey Brown Queenie Cameron Willie Cary Kristy Davis Damon Dennis Amy Duncan Shawna Dunton Raymond Elj Laura Fontenot Casey Gaston John Glover Chris Goleman Michael Grice Marsha Hawkins Larry Haynes Jason Honzell Evelyn Jones Carrie Jordan Treasure Kent Mary King Stephanie King Tony Lay Bobby Love Chase Maxwell Jena Moffet Adam Nelson Holly Poole Kristina Ramsey Sheri Rhodes Roy Rogers Rob Russell Todd Smith David Spencer Kristy Stallings Nanette Sudweeks Lisa Sullivan Kevin Teague Traci Teague Peopl !.:l I-l1J!.:l Lllzllzl 1-lille! Ll1:l!.:l- l-llzllel llllld V-lille-l illllal Lllllrl I-Bild Hlel l-l Mid Ll 1J!.:l :ll-l l-lllid . Lil!! lllll.:-.l !.:l LIU 13!.:l :ill S l-ll! fb H9 F Fourth h rt U Fo h Ft Fou urth Fo Fourth rth Fou rth Fou rth Fourth Fou -S E 'u. -S L-4 5 LL. E C3 '62 5 E LL. ...C -H L.. 3 I LL. .C 'lil 3 LL. Teresa Ammons Bobby Anthony Darren Cameron Dana Cole Julie Edwards Joseph Ford Shawn Gaddis Brandy Goodrum Joshua Green Charleen Ha by Jason Hawkins Kelli Kear Lance Lawless Rhonda Mcliennon Bryan Merritt Rhonda Miller Amye Moyer Amy Philley Chris Rogers Zeph Rouquette Jolie Sikes Mindy Silva Elizabeth Silvey Lisa Sims Tana Sims Shelley Sprayberry Stephanie Stephens Brad Stewart ' ' V, r,tt, , ,A , , - , -:LW f 'TZ A 'wx L f Q ,-va L- 1- JW .U f X' J W ff , 7 f I 1 14 P ,. 'M 'f r V ,, of 71 f f Wx ' f ff 4 f fav , , f J f f f mf f ,X ' L A , ' 3' ,I l fl? QM , H ' ,L ., ' - f' W at ' , , S L sw. -izf - If ,- ,f , 1 H ' ff ,V ' ii ww, Q. ' I Q. ' X ' ' Q , f , , My V gy , V V f A , Xt wr. r V V . , 4 N - 4 I rxllfin-., Christi Still Anna Wagner Michael Wayne . ,,.. , 5 Ron Williams Jaimy Wilprit Jason Worley ,Q The 4'Mr. Tough Guy act comes to an end when senior cheerleader Gina Null appears and paints fourth grader Zeph Rouquettes face full of spirit. Learning to dribble the basketball is not so hard, according to fourth grader Lance Law' less, as he demonstrates his fancy moves. 120 Pee, 4 f ff Z gl 1 e ,f f 1, V, , way, t 'tr V t fr H 1 , I r f 'll liar ,, W f 5 W ,,. ,,,,,. I 1. .li - fit, faiiiylif' X is If M K f Amy Waller Curtis Walton 1.2, My mam., ww W AWK ' 'I lf 5 K is fy! 4 f ii? 1. .V Q J wc -. Q M, - X , L M4 . 1 ,9 jf 4 fl, , f if E W 5 f ' x 'K if Z 1 X x 6 X,-' 4 , X, ' f Nu I X , l ,,.,.,Ww- t .1 ',, , J i L yyir -A if L it vis , . . E or r i I I . , .,.,, V ' l ' V The best thing about school is you can teach your brothers and sisters things you have learned. -Jill Price Discussing their future plans for being varsity cheerleaders, Sara Nelson, Darla Petty. and Torrie Spencer borrow megaphones to get in some early practice. Jamie Alexander Donny Baker Regina Baker Jennifer Barlow Lawanda Bell Daniel Croteau Heather Davis Desmon Dennis Jeffrey Elj Stephen Evans Barbara Fontenot Jessica Ford Crystal Gaddis Dusty Cilidewell Robert Honzell Johnny Jackson Starla Jennings Steve Jordon Starr Kendall Leigh Kilgore Dennis King Alan Kitchings Wayne Maxwell Sara Nelson Darla Petty Jill Price Bobby Ramsey Tammy Ramsey Brandon Reagan Cody Riley Jake Russell Sheree Smith Torrie Spencer Cameron Strange Rontrez Taylor .L 3!Ll .l.P -lil-l .l.P l!Ll .LP PJ!Ll JELLL .LP -llLl .LP -'ELI .LP 1!Ll .LP ill-l .l.P PJELI .L -l!Ll P LLL J! 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Z' W Q ff , ,, f-'---W L. avi 5 F 'B W, A W X l 173mg V W , 'f M eff , e fcffs,-H me . 1 ,ye-H. . 1 .3 , gg all l l Kasey 5 Wilkinson Chris Williams Craig Williams Stacey Williamson At school I like the teachers and students. and I also like to read. -Crystal Gibbons f 1 W1 Mr s 11 1' 1 ff as 1 f1 11 'vw-H 1., WV, 1 11 W Q1 ,,,fn ,,, 1, 2, ' 1,141 J t 1 -, 4 'WW' ff 1 f vi lim 1 ff ,.,- 1, 3 . ' V 1 QVJ. f? 5 Qty 1: 114 ,179 , ' 4 1 1 L , ZZ 2 11 Af QQ KW 11 5 2 1 Q 15 1, 1 5 'Ti X , I , A ., hi J. mqq M cttw f 11 ,111 H1 1 M1 1 ,, QM f 1 f, W 4? x 2 ,1 5 J M : f 1 4f,12,'ff 1 'I . '. 1 A L tg, , f 4 3 gf' Z m ,Z AVV F 21. 5 f ' 1 A.,ZA X .N,,,,,,,N,,,m.,,, .... , ,, . - . ,, 7 W U ,,4,,L, ' A - L, ' - 47' ' , , - fi X lv, 1 1 4 -11 1 41 .1 11 f 1 Z IU! fx y i1 ,tx 1 ,11 iff!! A 9 x, Si fy, Msg' il 15,351 . H 1 .. .1 111 , 'S f ' E 0224 4 1 fl 1 47 1 1 , , 5 ' ' wt x uf we 1 f Ei - af 1f5 ' 6 F 5 if 1A : AA,1 M 1.248 W ff:1s: : i V , as ,V 'si yt 5 1m 'Y 3 'W Q 1 he 1 ' an-f if 1 , , , f 1 ,df 4 21 m f I l like going outside. art. and I like the teachers at school. Nakita Smith Having fun portraying the Three Bears, first grad- ers Julie Kitchings, Justin Brown, and Holly Wil- liamson are ready to taste their porridge in the elementary activity room. iirffwf ' VZYQ7 f 5 D.J. Ambern Samantha Beasley Brian Benson Belinda Branscom Chris Breashears Dewayne Brown Justin Brown Brenda Charles Rodney Cole Mandy Dowden Scott Duncan Nicholas Edwards Zachary English Michele Fox Michelle Glidewell Sherry Goodrum Jerome Hawkins Chris Jackson Travis Jackson Christina Jordon William Kilgore Justin Lake Justin Martin Nick Martin Chrissy Matlock Jeffrey Moffet Troy Parrish Julie Price Mary Lou Rhodes Cory Roy Nikki Scott Jennifer Shaw Ricky Sims Nakita Smith Brandon Stewart Joey Stewart Micah Waller Sonya Washington Tonya Washington Shonta West Holly Williamson Jenny Worley 19-l!:l 1Sl!.:l 13-llel 19-l!:l 18.1151 1S.ll:f 1S.ll:l 1S.Il:l 15-l!.:l lsllgl 1S1!:.l 19-llel 191!:l 19-'Id lid 13 lel 1s.1 1!:l 15 !.:i ts: -llcl IS -f!.:l 1S !.:l .I IS U ID o E m . 5 on n I 124 K Jason Andrews f i ' , t. f ii L -f asv W if f V73 V '99 ,AA -W an W' 6 W1 ' LG ' y p g ,, 4,. V, X V Kathryne 5 Baker 'C Jennifer Bobbit KU April Cameron 9 Cameron CU English E Scott Evans E Pebbles Ford Genna Foster 5 Amber Fox 4.4 Brandon Gill 26 Julia Green UU Koy Grote 5' Denetra Harris N CU s. 'U Summer rd C: Henson V .-1 5 .Z Shawn 5 Hickman 1: Jaclyn IU Hightower E7 Jennifer King OJ Netasha King .lg Tonya --- McGaughey x Cascey Merritt C Michelle Minor B LeeAnn Moore L6 Jaimie U3 Pemberton 6 Diana Ramsey -U William Reider C Shelbe x Robertson 1 C Leah Smith Summer E: Thomas Blake gl My favorite thing at school is J Ehomrxjof t.. recess, but my least favorite Hzamgr 8 ton -S thing is standing on the dump. Waterman C K -Blake Thompson 5 I +-I L- KU CD L.. -S E C U ' I i-. CU El GD 'U C. ull!!! Z C. GJ -a-1 L.. 3 As kindergarten teacher Andy Chiles gives encouragement, kinder' 5 gartener Cascey Merritt gets her finger prints taken by Mike White. 'U .E xi People J ,f 2 t i iw, i W. f li 'St 1 With soulfully expressive eyes and a tender, juicy thumb, kindergarten student Jaclyn Hightower care: little about the fact that she has twelve more year: before graduation. ssential Elements Throughout the school year one element remained essential - the iaculty. Students often complained about the teachers and coaches, but mderneath all the gripes was the cnowledge that even teachers were iuman - maybe. Teachers pumped square roots, lerbs, ancient civilizations and for- :ign languages into the sometimes ncooperating minds of their stu- ents. Patience was definitely a vir- ,ue for these instructors of wis- dom. Because of their seemingly infinite cnowledge, teachers have had ques- tions fired at them about almost any- thing - even the numbers of toes that gorillas have or why the chicken crossed the road. Even through constant complaints One of the most rewarding aspects of teach- ing band is seeing the development of a stu- dent. -Virgil Beene about homework and extra work- outs, the teachers and coaches managed to retain a calm outward appearance, even when it became ob- vious that the only reason students 3' Patience And Wisdom came to school was to talk to a neigh- bor across the aisle. Luckily most teachers felt that, even in a year when the whole aca- demic system was turned upside down, their profession was worth- while. As band director Virgil Beene points out, One of the most reward- ing aspects of teaching band is see- ing the development of a student from a beginner to an accomplished musician and band student. To build spirit, Mr. Stanger explains his new idea, the Spirit Club, while senior Kevin Dukes waits his turn for the paint sponges. Running a student's computer program, Mr. Kirkpatrick eagerly anticipates finding a mis- take to correct. SCHOOL BOARD: FRONT ROW: Roger Moore - President, Mary Kathryn Montgom- ery - Secretary, and Paul Silvey - Vice President. BACK ROW: Clark Davis, John Welch, John Harper, Jeff Grote, and Superin- tendent Bill Davis. Faculty l25 Shockin Observations .- -. -9. Observing the faculty revealed some very shocking facts. Coach Ev- ans, for instance, usually appeared distinguished, but his multi-colored and strangely designed ties made one wonder. History teacher James O'Donnel had a peculiar fetish for tie tacs, par- ticularly cartoon characters. The higher math and science teacher, Wayne Kirkpatrick, had one great fear, ant attack on his beloved com- puters. Call the Orkin Army, be- Virgil Beene Mary Alice Brown Paul Burch Pat Butts Gerry Cagle Andy Chiles Thelma Cohagen Bill Davis C.R. Evans Pat Gardner Q. Corine Gieb X is Elaine Gilbert Linda Gladney Dennis Goff l Paula Goforth Jo Green Lauri Hallford Phyllis Harper Billie Jackson Dorthy Jackson Jimmie Jackson Vivian Jefferies Sandy Job Wayne Kirkpatrick Clemmie Kitchings Frank Lothridge Jane Luptak Carolyn McClendon l26 Faculty Teachers Are People. came his trademark. The agriculture teacher, Mr. Tony Price, specialized in Aggie jokes and clever puns, often at the expense of the current teacher frustration, Perot paranoia. Characteristically patient, high school Principal Harold Stanger held these and those other strange crea- tures, the students, together. An undeniable fact remains: teach ers, in spite of their, omnipotence are just people. Xffi I al, Billie Mclane Sheila Merchant James O'Donnell , as - X ss is r fi. I X gf 1 , ,, Q Al j. af fs 6 4 I I X 1 f l 1 Adjusting the volume, band director Virgil Beene listens to the tape of the contest music recorded during practice. x .96 With a cheery greeting to everyone in Mr. Stanger's office, Mr. Bones proudly displays a tie borrowed from Coach Evans. Sabrina Parish Tony Price Lila Roberson Louise Roberson Sharlot Rouquett Chester Roy Suzanne Shamburger l I mv ly ASA Q f if f M if Z :l 5114? 1 Essie Sheppard Thelma Smith Harold Stanger Adrienne Stern -W Jean Stroud Arthur Talkington X Shirley Taylor 'v f IW Pam Vetsch John Villaneuva Barbara Wall Lula Mae Wallace Nita Watson i - Kathleen Wright ,f M Lana Young Busy in her room, Mrs. Stern works on the piles of paperwork that has to be done, since she now has two hatsg remedial teacher and school counselor. I feel good about working with our handicapped students. Watching these students learn and grow into productive, capable citizens of our community leaves a good positive feeling within. Every one has some good qualities to contribute. Sheila L. Merchant Resource Teacher Faculty 127 This convenience store located on Commerce Street has increased in size and service from six gasoline pumps to 24. The Jif-E-Mart can now serve the community in better ways with their enlarged store. For school supplies and grocery needs, Brook- shires, located on Henderson Street, and open Monday-Saturday, from 7 am-7 pm, prides it- self on friendly, smiling employees who are always there to greet customers at the door. Newly redecorated, the Overton Medical Cen- ter has made it very convenient for patients to drive right to the front door because of their new circle drive. Z 1 t -N... it ...' t.... ...,. .,., .e,.. ,..., UPPORT Creotes Keys To UCCESS 128 Ad Division Selling ads in the hot, sticky sum- mer could definitely not be defined as having a good time. The ad editor and her staff of helpers worked all day going from business to business, trudging in and out of doors, speak- ing the same or similar sales pitch over and over. They visited every local and area business, keeping smiles on their faces and hope in the hands that held the order cards. Unfortunately, the only car available for transportation had no air conditioning. Their ability of appearing cool, calm, and efficient was sorely tried when their shirts stuck to their backs and their pencils slipped out of sweaty fingers. The heat was only one of the ob- stacles that had to be hurdled. ln an attempt to make a sale, edi- tor,junior Missy Waggoner,was gree- --. ------ .s.- . ted at the door by a ferocious dog. l took off running for the car, she said reporting her hazardous duty. This kind of duty was tiring work, causing increased appetities for food. The hard workers eagerly looked forward to the time when they would sit down at a table in K- Hut, Mazzio's, or the BOB'S, Pizza Yogurt Pump, and count their daily profits. This was our favorite part of the day, Jackson. ln a small done more through word of mouth than by anything else. But, even so, local merchants and businessmen allowed some business expendi- tures by way of placing ads in such sources as the newspaper, radio stations, and the school yearbook. With years and years of exper- according to Leann town, advertising is S? A late afternoon thunderstorm brings the downtown water tower into bold relief against the backdrop of fasbmoving clouds symboliz- ing tradition and community continuity. ience behind them, many busin- esses realized the advantages of placing ads in the yearbook. Not only did the businessmen meet some of the students that buy the yearbook, but they also realized that the yearbooks purchased would be passed from relative to relative. This always meant good exposure for the businesses. Most of all, though, businesses bought yearbook ads to show support and encouragement for their school. This was not the only way the local merchants showed support of the school. They also provided places to eat lunch, donating mon- ey to various booster clubs, and showing support for the seasonal sports by hanging signs in their win- dows. The businessmen also provided jobs for many students, who in turn, spent a great deal of their hard earned money in the community. Hardly a day went by that a student could not be seen without a coke glued in one hand and a bag of chips in the other, all purchased lo- cally. When time came for the inter- views in personal business manage- ment, business people were readily available to make the experience unforgetable. Guest speakers inter- viewed terrified students looking for jobs. Other guests presented pro- grams to various classes, to make learning more vivid. All in all, the local and area busi- nessmen did alot to help out the students. ti - i WQXKFPY SUDVEQKSQ IV PEN-KLRBGULATWNS !MXE!SNiM f 9l3S9Q!SW! E WBSSQSTOBKYVQAM. IETUURK EPrSUEXlXTHEYlSl3 KLN'TV '7B'505I XKQHYL Broadcasting out of Longview, the new KLMG television station offers hours of entertain- ment to area viewers. Ad Division 129 FIRST STATE BANK Since 1912 We've Grown By Helping Others Grow F58 ST STAT: For people on the go and ln a hurry First State Bank s very best ln personallzed banking service lnslde frlendly convenient drlve through window located at the corner of cashxers and loan personnel walt to serve customers North Rusk and Maln contlnues to offer its customers the Overton Texas 8343161 Member FDIC 1 A -Q. v - ' . V l 1 , . 130 Ads Q LO RAE S FLORIST Your Football Mum Headquarters After thenr half time performance at the game agalnst Trey Leann JaCkSOn Cheyenne Lunsford and Sally Leveren 5 Chapel twlrlers Cathy Eaves Brooke Bar Stroud relax on the sldellnes assured that their team ber Mlssy Waggoner Cara Scarborough Amy Au wlll Contlnue IYS wlnnlng season Owners Jlm and Loneta Nelson FIRST ASSEMBLY OF ooo KORNER KOFFEE KUP Pastor Charles Scarborough if K 'V+ S4 Owner Buddy Honeycutt The friendly congregatlon of the Assembly of God wel Keep up The Good Work MUSt5nQS comes everyone to the service held ln their attractive new bu d 'g AMBERN BROTHERS TRANSMISSIONS Sunday School 9 45 A M Jack Ambern 8 Jack Ambern Jr Mornmg Worship 11 00 A M Evening Worship 6 O0 P M 805 S Commerce Kilgore Wed Family Night 7 OO P M 9831645 Cynthla 8 Brandon St 834 3210 9 1 .k S XA N Overton, Texas P' - Q' l t A W' , , QW, pr : ,ex l Ads For Your Insurance Needs . . . EVANS fr HICKMAN INSURANCE AGENCY YOUR Dunn poem A J Jack Evans Office Staff Verna Reaves Judy Kltchlngs Sharon Roberson DAVIS HOME FURNISHINGS INC Furniture Appllances QU iff Gathering his strength semor Weldon Kennedy prepares for the T K Gorman scrimmage as sophomore Tlm Chester concen trates on the game 204 E Henderson 834 6134 '90 Phone 834 6171 103 Henderson WW Slnce 1931 Kilgore Texas 104 N Kllgore 984 3035 T H E if I . Mig rfr- i E 1 , ' ' ' ff' Q - .rc. 1 A XEQ I g E Finer Things For Ladies 1 132 Ads 1 Construction Co The DW Constructlon company bucket truck carries workers to deslgnated areas for work such as putting up transformers restoring burned out lights and hanging and strlnglng electrical Innes but It also serves as a great perch for Mlssy Wll lramson the daughter of owner Rlchard Wlllram son Her fnendly smlle remlnds everyone that cus tomers are always welcome DW Construction gladly provrdes all kinds of construction service to area lndustry Owner Richard Wllllamson P O Box 4535 Tyler Texas 75712 561 8897 Pager 595 9933 PEARSON S FUNERAL HOME Entering Our 53rd Year Of Servlce 905 South Commerce Overton, Texas Phone 834 311 1 SPENCER S EXXON Owned and Operated By Kenneth and Nancy Spencer SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC SERVICE COMPANY fp ,ay TR 1.9 Overton, Texas Ads 133 J. W. GREEN CONTRACTORS INC. Wrth Mustang colors on thelr bulldlng and faithful Mustang splrlt J W Green Contractors has Overton Texas 1 been serving the Overton area since 1933. Y A 3 201 Hwy 323 8346151 Q 134 Ads NEWCOMB MADDEN INSURANCE AGENCY thd 202 E Henderson St Llbefty Qty O erton Texas 834 6121 9831921 RINGLER CHEVROLET GEORGE R VARNER D D S Chrysler Dodg Offlce Hours By lm A I-'me Appomtme t Cheaper 8346126 112 Rusk HWY 259 984 2503 Overton TX Krlgore Texas ACTION FQADICJ FIVHCJO AIVVIOOCJ 1 fi rsss 41.1. Newcomb-Madden Insurance employees frequently display th ' pp t f th M t g t wi rated windows. . . . . e 'en l . i N4 ' n MNNWSN WX A wide variety of gifts drugs and cosmetics are available from Louis Morgan Drug No 5 3 ,'itH WUNLU ur MCUIVINE IN zfcnl 9 I Url: 101 N Rusk St Phone 8343179 Drugglst Dennis May Q X I ,eeeen 3 edee 3 , 4 . fu . if. 4 f K I H rl n yi v i ' U 1 it ,, K E K I n,n I A, 55 I Q n 4 n. X xx X? ' ' ' X ' - ' ' u ' . I i 136 Ads SKEEN S TIRE CENTER GH' P Complete T e Servlce 911 S Co merce 3343186 O t0n Tex OVERTON FEED AND SEED N PO Bo 177 8346174 Overton TX THE BARBER S POLE STYLING SHOP Appo tments O Wak s W Icome 110 N Co e ce 834 3730 Best Wlshe Srs Of 85 OVERTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P O Box 6 834 3542 7 .1 U s Located at Commerce Street and Hwy 323, Skeen's Gulf offers full- and self-service gas pumps and com lete tire service. ir ' . m , ver , . 1 in r I -in rr e ,, ITUT1 I' ' . . X ' , . . S . .. ,, PAT'S ELECTRIC Carefully cutting back sensor Bobby Raney tries to avoid the Bullard defensnve hne 206 Commerce Overton TX Phone 8346750 v 138 Ads Ma I v ,I '5 5 45 J :EA V' , . , xi . U A Savings S Home Owners Institution Since 1934 1200 N. Kilgore St. Phone: 984-2506 9 msurzeo 1-'Q' mae? Congratulations Class Of 85 , 'Vaci' .lllnlgl :QQQ QF-3,5 ENT S O JONATHAN R BEALL. 1015 KILGORE SHOPPING PLAZA 1214! 984 3615 KILGORE TEXAS 75662 JERRY S PAINT 6 BODY 401 S Commerce Overton TX 75684 Phone 834 6939 T1 -A av T'iQ QW., .1 I J, nd N31 W ARP, 1' 15, HY, -- -f Y YK ' r 'll '11 'Wm 1 ' 1 1 in 1 -pa FI ' . 1 '44, - 'T 7 , . I- ospfmrm 1 Res f . 9 . 1, ' ' . . -5-' Q Q 5 5 I l i I Ali - T ' A 1 1 , ,,,- ' I H VV .:,.'. ' q V l,, ' I 1 - , - ' .. .gl I ' Elnlill l ' fi 7 Qi -.- , - 1 f 4.- ' 'H' l - ' A, -.,, V f f S? 4 'a 'fH QsW- 1 Q . '-' .' I . , 'Fw M - A Nf1'aft..fK ig '1 . 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Overton, Texas 657.1428 ee .1 Qjta and fazffwhfzga Furniture 0 Floor COVCTIHQS 0 Gifts Wallpaper ' Window Treatments Forrest 1Caesarj Lunsford 113 5 Mam Street Henderson Texas 75652 AMERICAN SUPPLY COMPANY Kllgore TX av gg 75662 i' R IarKg COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPANY JOE S DEPT STORE Home Of Florshlem Shoes SSH Green Stamps Wlth All Purchases Henderson Texas 834 3342 75684 Overton TX I 1 - TN ' , . .0 'b 'Wu Po. Box 1500 983-2007 H AIN, egu in S 75684 H CITY CAFE T and hrs feet ln motlon he scoots for the end zone hoping to put another Slx polnts on the score A good block by SEDIOT Tres Rouquette leaves the field open for sensor team mate Bobby Raney to head for pay dirt If he can elude the oncomlng board Teneha player on has left Wlth the ball ln posltlon Owner Robert Raney Overton, Texas Phone 8343127 142 Ads A 0. MONTGOMERY REPAIR SERVICE 74 At the Junior High football game with Union Hill, played , at home, seventh grader Martiel Montgomery looks posi- tive as she cheers. Owner Jack Montgomery Phone 834 6459 Overton Texas POPE AND TURNER Of Overton DAVID ALEXANDER D D S Hardware Furniture Appliances PO Box 40 Overton TX Congratulations To The Seniors Of General Denlstry Sl'lOI't Stfeet Overton Texas 75684 MISOUTHCOMMRCE ovsmou nxAs1sou Office Home 834 6153 834 3558 Flowers ll. Gilt: lor all occasion mon! na-uso an Ol mom BARBARA STAPLETON MATT STAPLETON OWNERS BERNICE SKEEN MANAGIR Ads 143 BIG D CCDNSULTING INC. ,I -in P31 El D!! El - Xl tv bi P4 P? 5 X te' 5WP 4 bd' -EB? 'Zi ig ?P.y -in Standing ln front of Bug D Consulting former student Rusty Hughes junior Missy Wag goner and sophomore Llsa Hughes recom mend the general oll fleld service offered by thus forward Iookmg company A special atmo XM In 3' r N a QMKQ sphere of efflclency and helpfulness has been created by Mr and Mrs Vernon Hughes own ers whlch lnsures that all thelr customers will be satisfied 'Q Phone 8346147 lf No Answer 834 3083 L, A . ,. l f'. - ' - E .'. Q '-' ,,. 4 E . -:- T D' . 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QT' ff? 1 - , 1 it Phone: 834-3636 These bright smiles are provided by Dr. Hutto. Front row: Melin- :, ' ' '- xf-j-'4'.v-f.'- 1 'g 1 - U Ads 14 OVERTON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Xffwkw- ,f.aa:- my-H +3 fx an Qi? 151' 'l YF' 'I' wa.. v-AL-r my 'C ...L- sirw- ...-1-5-1555 :-,.-Fll- West North At Motley Pastor PhOl'1e Bro Ray Eastrldge 834 3224 JIF E MART MORRIS COMPANY 505 Hwy 79 S 2146575716 Henderson Texas 75652 Compliments Of For better service ln Overton, the JlfEMart, located at 803 S Commerce, IS addrng more pumps while remodellng and enlarg Purina Cl lOWS mg the bulldmg Lrqurd Feeds Feed Fertrlrzer Owners Blelve and Leon Bridges Seeds Big K Hay F TX Longview St Sed 984 3036 803 S Commerce Overton, l ' -1.553-A- ff 5351221 - .Inq I, ' i2f3325- I f ax 0 '-,gnu . - ,', ., .':j..,.l, r ,g Q 'rg V: , 5 V . 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Christy Chiles Sr 82 Theresa Null Sr 83 and Amber Null MR AND MRS TONY CHILES CHRISTY CHILES MR AND MRS GLEN NLILL AND AMBER MIKES OVERTON DRUG ln the process of playing a Thursday evening game seventh graders Chris Turner Eddie Rambo and Scott Davis stand on the sidelines discussing the next play 209 S Commerce Phone 8346184 Professionalism is guaranteed when photographs are taken by Bill Hedrick. Congratulations Seniors Photography Of Kilgore 116 N Rusk 984 5218 KENNAMERS Readywear 134 Henderson Overton Texas 834 6418 812 S Commerce Overton Texas 75684 PIGGLY WIGGLY Ads STOVALL OLDSMOBILE CADILLAC 'in 31? ,, Drawlng attention to this stylish Cutlass Supreme freshman Shen Brown junior Missy Waggoner freshman Cheyenne Lunsford and junlor Klm Stewart look over Its plush Interior They as well as the Stovall Oldsmobile and Cadlllac customers appreciate the friendly helpful staff of salesmen the service and the craftsmanshrp bullt into all these flne cars Mr Never Llndersold Kilgore TX 983 2002 1604 Hwy 259 Q 152 Ads I ff, r . ,W f A f ,W f W r K , r , K LGORE NATIONAL BANK P O Box 432 MARGARET DOWNS Jewelers 1019 Plaza Kilgore, TX 984 6313 Member F D l C Phone 984 1511 D R Brogolttl Kilgore TX 75667 President Partnershlp Together we make If happen Wh utugr XULll1LkLlllI11l'!LllllX xour Repmlhlltlhnkerlml at Chttklllb Rtfll'8l'DLI1l l l1l1l1lI1?., Saxlnp lmtstrnent. 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The Monte Rouquette Family 7th grader Mary Rlce 4th grader Zeph senior Tres and junior D Aun prove that partlclpatlon leads to success as they exhlblt some of the many ways stu dents can contrlbute to their school and the communlty Seniors of 85 and The 84 85 Mustangs NELSON RENTAL PROPERTIES Overton Texas 834 6854 Congratulatlons To The 1984 O H S Mustangs Mustang Band and O H S Cheerleaders from THE VERNON BROWN FAMILY VERNON MARY ALICE AND SHERI BROWN LORI AND JOHNNY THOMAS JEWELL STANGER REAL ESTATE As the game wlth Teneha continues junior Mlsty Stanger looks anxlous about the Overton Texas 834 6463 THE PEPPER TREE The Very Best ID Casual Clothes For Men and Women Henderson Plaza Henderson TX 657 2428 KAM OIL WELL SERVICE Rod and Tubmg Complete Workover 895 4413 Or 984 5811 New London TX 75682 vi Congratulations to the next play but cheers with enthusiasum. .I Y I 1 Q , . Q 158 Ads HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM Davld McLane Rubin Thompson Shannon Turner Carl Alexander Joe Holt Troy Brager Km Bryan Chip Graham Brady Mlddlebrooks Jlm Menges Jlm Pltts Dewayne Phelps Weldon Kennedy Anthony Kennedy Paul Haby Mrke Rogers John Boyle Alan Gleb Lance Croley Kevln Henson Steve Rhodes Randy Stanley Tlm Chester Kevin Dukes Tres Rouquette Charles Long Bobby Raney Stacey Cook HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Melissa Stull Nlckle Young Mlsty Stanger Cheryl Mrddlebrooks Rhonda McMuIIan Amy O Neal Becky Sprayberry Penny Allen Angela Blevins Lawanda Jackson Mary Ann Ware Angela Still Doretha Gardener JR HIGH FOOTBALL Donny Pryor Jrmmy Henson Kevln Henson onty Thomas Kwame West Terry Payne Davld Riddle Matt Bounds Tommy Glpson Chrls Grant Bubba Rhoades Chris Wrllramson Mrchael Payne Adnan Goodacre Brian Arnold Anthony Arterberry Kelly Cook Calvln Brager Michael Reagan Kurt Kltchlngs Jeffery Moore Lowell Randel Scott Davls Brlan Jackson Chris Turner Shannon Hamilton Davld Lay John Peacock Jason Moore Congratulatlons To All 1984 85 Overton Hugh School Athletes Travls Haby Randy Reddlc Jerry Luster Justln Dudo Loys Jackson Cllnt Bates Nrkle West Manager Geno Brager Manager Cliff Bates Manager JR HIGH VOLLEYBALL Tuna Stull Dledra Long Amy Austln Nichol Jackson Marggle Carrel Wendy Welch Vlckl Washington Nlkkl Orendorff Patty Gleb VARSITY BASKETBALL Tres Rouquette Scott Campbell Jam Whlte Alan Gleb Charles Long Mike Dean Lance Croley Anthony Kennedy Jrm Menges Tlm Chester Jrm Prtts Davrd McLane Tom Arts JR HIGH BASKETBALL Chns Grant L0 KH T0 K C3 BARR CHAR COAL BURGERS dz CURLEY FRIES I9 BA R WESTERN STORE JUST LIKE THE OLD DAYS ONLY BETTER 200 GATEWAY CENTER LIBERTY CITY TEXAS 984 0959 CALL IN and CARRY OLTS WELCOME 10 A M 10 P M SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Z '- c..5f ' -1 C LL IRTYCMN jfti Kelly Cook David Black Kevin Roy Shannon Hamilton Lowell Randel Kurt Kltchlngs Kevln Cameron Jeffery Moore Jason Moore GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Krrsten Hamllton Mrsty Stanger Nrckle Young Mary Ann Ware Tonya West Cheryl Mlddlebrooks Tammy Sprayberry Lisa Hawkins Krm Foster Cassandra Brager Jackie Grant Rosrland Hamrlton Becky Sprayberry Elrsa Haynes Holly Welch JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL Tuna Stlll Jlll Sums Patty Gleb Vlckle Washington Llsa McClendon Dledra Long Wendy Welch Amy Austin Rexella Haynes Susan Stewart GIRLS GOLF Wendy Mondler Sara Mondler Leann Jackson Michele Riley Tlna Hankrns Missy Williamson BOYS GOLF Tres Rouquette Kelth Grammler Heath Grammler Scott Campbell Kln Bryan Chip Graham Jim Menges Steve Rhodes David McLane Brud Hanklns Tres Skeen Kevln Moore GIRLS TENNIS Lrsa Mrtcham Amy O Neal Becky Sprayberry Tammy Sprayberry Angela Stull BOYS TENNIS Steve Rhodes John Boyle Dean Srms HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK Kristen Hamrlton Rhonda McMillan Tonya West Linda Branscom Lrsa Hawkins Holly Welch Tammy Sprayberry Cheryl Mlddlebrooks Mary Ann Ware Misty Stanger HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK Weldon Kennedy Anthony Kennedy Tres Rouquette Mlke Rogers Dewayne Phelps Randy Stanley JR HIGH BOYS TRACK Kelly Cook Kevin Roy Davld Black Tommy Glpson Matt Bounds Mrke Payne Justin Dudo Jlm Pitts Brady Mlddlebrooks Charles Long Randy Stanley Travls Haby JR HIGH GIRLS TRACK Wendy Welch 600 HWY 64 W Rexella Haynes Jrll Sums Came Jackson Amy Austin Lora Nelson Mandy Skeen Carolyn 84 Cl Pettlt Owners -.p PATRONS Kids Korner Bobby and Betty Waggoner Polar Bear Ashburn s Overton Leisure Lodge Overton Laundry Mat Mr and Mrs Sammy Autrey Glass Auto Supply House of Gifts M , . . Tammy Sprayberry ' Dean Sims Nikki Orendorff Tim Chester Kurt KIICNDQS I I T N l ' l0pen Laterxtter Bn1lGame.sl Q o U la Q a , 1 1 'f v. A . I A T I L I I. f I 1 les, ' I l I I 5 , ,J l I n7 r 'I . Ads Index- - - ll night long ll I need long comes a woman Accounting 90 Ackerman Dewayne 34, 35, 101 Adams Rodrick 111 Ad Division 128. 129 Adkins Nikkii 108 Ads 130. 131. 132. 133. 134. 135. 136. 137. 138, 139. 140. 141. 142. 143. 144. 145. 146. 147. 148. 149. 150. 151. 152. 153. 154.155.156. 157 Ag 90 Akers Brenda 106 Ronnie 114 AIbafGoIden Panthers 42 Alexander Carl 6, 38, 41, 79, 80, 81, 111, 159 David, D.D.S. 143 Jamie 121 Allen Penny 48, 79, 106, 159 Alma Mater 21 Ambern Brothers Transmissions 131 Ambern D. J. 123 American Supply Company 141 Ammons Teresa 120 Andrews Jason 124. 165 Anthony Bobby 120 Apple Springs Eagles 42 Ardry Sheila 106 Arnold Brian 17, 62, 112, 159 Michelle 108 Afp Tigers 48 Arterberry Anthony 62, 71, 112, 159 Carla 118 Arts Tom 9, 16, 18, 19, 34, 35, 50, 60, 76, 98, 102, 159 Austin Amy 48, 69, 71, 80, 81, 82, 83, 114, 140, 159 Stephen F. 61 Autrey Amy 4, 9, 31, 34, 35, 75, 79. 80, 81, 82, 91, 98, 102, 131 Jamie 17, 26, 112 Jena 114, 115 Sammy 1Mr. 8 Mrs.1 159 reakdancin' op 'til you drop ang your head Bain Charlotte 80, 81, 114 Baker Donny 121 Kathryne 91, 124 Linda 114 Regina 121 Thomas 122 Band Booster 26 Barber Brooke 80, 81, 82, 90, 106, 131 Lori 79. 80.81, 111 Barber's Pole Styling Shop 137 Barlow Jennifer 121 Barnes Chris 15, 108 Ricky 112 Terri Jo 119 Basketball Junior High Girls 69 Bates Cliff 62, 118, 159 Clint 62. 114, 159 160 Index Nita 8, 35, 79, 91, 99 Bealls 139 Beasley Samantha 123 Beene Virgil 26, 80, 125, 126, 127 Belgium Genk 19 Bell Laura 80, 81, 82, 88, 108 Lawanda 121 Benson Brian 123 Crystal 122 Beta Club 14, 21 Big D Consulting Inc. 144 Bill's Photography 151 The Bird 96 Black Becky 111 David 7, 62, 66, 67, 112, 159 Mark 114 Blevins Angela 48, 106, 159 Katherine 118 Schona 72, 108 Blitzkrieg 42 Bobbi!! Corey 119 Jennifer 124 Bonds Jeremy 122 Bones fMr.1 127 Boren Britt 21 Bounds DeAnne 32, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81. 82, 89, 97, 106 Matt 62, 63, 71, 112, 113, 159 Bounty Paper Towels 6 Boyle John 6, 9, 18, 27, 35, 38, 39, 40, 45, 85, 99, 159 Brager Calvin 62, 71, 112, 159 Cassandra 53, 56, 80, Bl, 108, 109, 159 Charlie 118 Edward 119 Geno 62, 118, 159 Loyce 118 Pam 106 Troy 6, 38, 41, 54, 111, 159 Branscom Belinda 123 Linda 24, 56, 80, 81, 108, 159 Brazier Rochelle 21, 118 Breashears Chris 123 Brookshires 128. 156 Brown Brian 118 David 118 Dewayne 123 Heidi 17, 119 Justin 123 Kizzy 122 Mary Alice 126 Sheri 3, 7, 74, 75, 79, 80, 81, 82 83,106,110,111,152 Stacey 119 Bryan Kin 6, 9, 34, 35, 38, 40, 44, 59, 75, 77, 85, 99, 159 Bullard Panthers 39, 138 Burch Paul 126 Busby Jaret 122 Justin 122 Butts Pat 126 Bynum Laura 31, 75, 112 Paul 79, 111 areless whispers razy for you ruel summer Cagle Angie 21, 118 Gerry 126 Cameron April 124, 165 Darren 120 Kevin 62, 66, 114, 159 Queenie 119 Campbell Scott 8, 22, 34, 35, 50, 51, 59, 79, 85, 99, 159 Cancer Society 30 Carlisle lndians 39, 50, 51 Carrel Lisa 106 Marggie 48, 112, 159 Cary Oletha 122 Willie 119 Cash and Carry 145 Chandler Ethan 122 Stephanie 118 Charles Brenda 123 Chelf Lois 108 Chester Steven 112 Tim 2, 15, 37, 38, 41, 44, 50, 60. 82.97, 108, 132, 159 Chiles Andy 124, 126 Tony lMr. 8 Mrs,l 151 City Cale 142 City Drug 145 City National Bank 146 Clayton Derrel 12 Cobbs Dale 23, 73, 79, 108 Cohagen Thelma 126 Cole Dana 120 Rodney 123 Community Involvement 20. 21 Coca-Cola Bottling Company 141 Cook Chris 3, 30, 30, 66, 75, 80, 81. 82, 83, 108 Cody 122 Kelly 31, 62, 63, 66, 11, 75, 77, 112, 113, 159 Stacey 5, 6, 38, 41, 97, 108, 159 Cooper Ron 26 Cox Philip 80, 81, 108 Croley Lance 2, 38, 40, 45, 50, 54, 106, 159 Croteau Daniel 121 David 118 Mark D, 79, 80, 81, 82, 86, 87, 106 Timothy 122 Cushing Bearkats 39, 63, 145 Cushing District Track Meet 70 on't mess with my tutu ance hall days on't you forgot about me Dalgran Donna 30, 112 Shannon 122 Daingerfield Rodney 110 Daugherty Donnie 118 Ronnie 118 Davis Bill 125, 126 Clark 20, 125 Heather 121 Kristy 119 Scott 62, 63, 77, 114, 151, 159 Davis Home Furnishings Inc. 132 Dean Mike 10, 50, 106, 159 Deason Danny 112 Dee's Gifts and Fumishings 141 DeGeurin Trey 54, 55, 108, 147 Tricia 111 Dennis Dampon 119 Desmon 121 District Championship 43 Don't Cry Out Loud 16 Dowden Mandy 123 Driver Lou 72, 79, 111 Margaret 114 Ricky 108 Sherry 79, 108 Dudo Justin 30, 62, 71, 90, 114, 159 Duke University 114 Dukes Kevin 9, 35, 38, 39, 40, 99. 125, 159 Duncan Amy 119 Sarah 122 Scott 123 Dungeons 6 Dragons 97 Dunton Lance 77, 79, 111 Shawna 119 Dusty Rhodes Ford. Inc. 147 DW Construction Company 133 asy lover at it verything she wants lives Carole 4, 9, 12, 28, 29, 33, 35, 46, 77, 79, 80, 81, 83, 93, 95 99 Cathy 33, 76, 77, 79. 80, 106. 131 Earhart Ron 21 Fast Texas Meat Processors 149 Edwards Julie 120 Nicholas 123 Eighth Grade 112. 113 Electives 90 Elementary Feature 116. 117 Elj Jeffrey 121 Jennifer 122 Raymond 119 English Cameron 124 Zachary 123 Evans Scott 124, 165 C. R. 24, 62, 66, 71, 126, 127 Stephen 121 Evans 8 Hickman Insurance Agency 132 Exchange Student 18. 19 fiends ake friends eel for you First Assembly ol God 131 First Baptist Church 150 First State Bank 130 Fisher Curtis 4, 108 Fitzgerald Glenn 112 Fleming Jodey 122 Mary Award 25 Florence Brenda 2, 109 Flower Corner fThe1 143 Foliart Randy 112 Fontenot Barbara 121 Laura 119 Ford Adzurdee 1 22 Jessica 121 Joseph 120 Pebbles 124, 165 Foster Carence 1 11 Genna 117, 124, 165 James 114 Kim 53, 80, 81, 109, 159 Marteal 106 Fox Amber 124, 165 Michele 123 Freelance Photography 157 Freeman David 114 Ron 109 Freshmen 110, 111 Friday Preparation 14, 15 Future Homemakers of America 3 oonies are good enough irls just wanna have fun et around Gaddis Angela 122 Crystal 121 Shawn 17, 120 Gardner Anthony 62, 114 Doretha 48, 111, 159 Lakeisha 122 Pat 75, 92, 126 Garsee Jennifer 1 18 Gary High School 53 Gaston Casey 119 Sabrina 72, 111 Vickie 118 General Savings Association 154 Ghost Busters 6 Gibbons Crystal 122 Gieb Alan 2, 6, 9, 11, 34, 35, 38, 40, 43, 45, 50, 79, 95, 100, 159 Corine 126 Patty 48, 64, 65, 68, 69, 75, 77, 113, 159 Gilbert Colin 122 Elaine 126 Gill Brandon 124 Gipson Melinda 9, 11, 34, 35, 79, 94, 95, 147 Tommy 62, BO, 81, 113, 159 Giadney Linda 126 Glass Auto Supply 159 Glidewell Dusty 121 Michelle 123 Glover John 119 Melynda 122 Goff Dennis 126 Sally 109 Goforth Paula 126 Goleman Chris 119 Goodacre Adrian 62, 115, 159 Goodrum Brandy 120 Sherry 123 Graham Charles 21 Chip 2, 6, 9, 35, 38, 40, 43, 59, 79, 100, 159 Grammier Heath 8, 22, 34, 35, 58, 59, 100, 159 Keith 8, 25, 32, 35, 58, 59, 79, 100, 101, 147, 159 Grant chris 12, 62, 66, 113, 159 .Jackie 53,56,80,81,1I0,111, 159 Keith 118 Shanika 122 Greco Roman Festival 6 Green Jo 79, 95, 126 Joshua 120 Julia 124 Greenville Avenue 97 Gremlins 6 Grice Michael 119 G rote Courtney 122 Jeff 125 Koy 124 eavens on fire ard to hold ard habit to break Haby Charleen 120 Paul 30, 38, 40, 44, 77, 93, 97, 106,1l4,147,159, 166 Travis 62, 71, 114, 115,159 Haddock Sherri 30, 80, 81, 109 Hall Mark 122 Halllord Lauri 126 Hamilton Dr. Jim 20 Kristen 8, 23, 25, 28, 29. 31, 35, 46, 47, 53, 56, 57, 77, 79, 93, 94, 95, 100, 101, 159 Rcsiland 53, 111, 159 Shannon 62, 66, 77, 115, 159 Steven 118 Hankins Exxon 156 Hankins Brud 17, 109, 159 Tina 17, 33, 59, 75, 79, 106, 159 Happy Days 13 Harper Andrea 118 John 125 Phyllis 126 Harris Denetra 124, 165 Kimberly 91, 106 Haynes Elisa 53, 80, 81, 111, 159 Larry 119 Rexella 120 Jerome Lisa 53 Marsha Hedrick Bill 151 69,71, 115,159 123 56, 79, 109, 159 119 Henderson Daily News qThej 157 Henderson Savings and Loan Associations 155 Henson Kevin 38, 40, 107, 159 Jimmy 62, 113, 159 Sherry 8, 13, 135, 72 Summer 124 Hickman Shawn 124 Hightower Jaclyn 124, 165 Jason 17, 122 H. L. Nichols Contractors 145 H 099 Bryan 17, 118 Staci 7, 17, 79, 80, 81, 90, 110, 111 Holt Janet 115 Joe 6, 38, 41, 79, 110, 111, 159 Homecoming 16. 17 Homecoming Week 12, 13 Homecoming Queen 16 Honzell Jason 119 Kenneth 118 Robert 121 Hopper Jerry Don 9, 35, 79 Lisa 79, 111 House Bill 72, E3 246 4 House of Gifts 159 Hughes Lisa12, 109,144 Humble Randy 118 Hutto Dr. Charles - D.D.S.. M.S,D. 147 Hurwitz Man's Shop 147 Ump ungle love 0311118 Jackson Billie 22, 24, 59, 126 Brian 62, 115, 159 Carrie 27, 71 Chris 123 Craig 22, 73, 78, 79, 95, 106, 107 Dorothy 12 Jimmie Lou 126 Johnn 121 Y LaWanda 48, 49, 110, 111, 159 Leann 110. 14, 17, 19, 59, 75, 79, 80, 81, 108, 109, 131, 140, 159 Lois 114 Loys 62, 115, 159 Michael 6 Nichol 17, 48, 80, 81, 114, 115, 140, 159 Travis 123, 140 Jarvis Kristi 8, 15. 34, 35, 77, 79, 94, 95 Jeffries Vivian 126 Jennings Starla 121 Jerry's Paint 5 Body Shop 139 Jif-E-Mart 128. 148 Job Sandra 24, 48, 53, 56, 126 Joe's Department Store 141 Johnson Jimmy 67 Jones Evelyn 119 Gary 106, 107 Jordan Carrie 119 Christina 123 Kathy 115 Steve 121 Joyce's Hair Design 149 Junior High Cheerleaders 64, 65 Junior High Football 62. 63 Juniors 106, 107 J.W. Green Contractors Inc. 134 eeping the faith issing to be clever arate kid Karnack Indians 39 Kathy Willis School of Dance 156 K-Bob's 128 Kear Kelli 120 Kristi 118 Kendall Starr 121 Kennamers 151 Kennedy Anthony 13, 38, 41, 44, 45, 50, 77,80,81,109, 159 Jonathan 118 Weldon 2, 6, 8, 16, 28, 29, 34. 35, 36, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 54, 55, 132, 159 Kent Kelly 80, 81, 115 Treasure 119 KGRI Radio Station 135 Kids Korner 159 Kilgore Eye Care Center 145 Kilgore Federal Savings And Loar Association 139 Kilgore Feed Company 148 Kilgore First National Bank 153 Kilgore Angela 8, 16, 34, 35, 46, 47, 75. 79 Leigh 121 William 123 King Dennis 121 Jennifer 124 Mary Lois 119 Netasha 124, 164, 165 Stephanie 119 Steve 122 Kirkpatrick Wayne 125, 126 Kitchings Alan 17, 121 Clemmie 126 Julie 17, 122, 123 Kurt 62, 66, 115, 159 KKTX FM 96 X 27. 157 KLMG-Television Station 129 Korner Kolfee Kup 131 overboy overgirl ike a virgin Lady Mustangs 53 LaHacienda 10 Lake Justin 123 Lauper Cyndi 6, 156 Lawless Lance 120 Lay David 62, 80, 81, 115, 159 Tony 119 Lee Steven 118 Leverett's Chapel Lions 42, 69 Little Hunter 22, 79, 111 Long Charles 6, 8, 16, 18. 34, 35, 38. 40, 42, 43, 50, 51, 54, 55. 60, 61, 159 Diedra 48, 69, 71, 80, 81, B2, 83, 114, 115, 159 Lo'Rae's Florist 131 Lothridge Frank 126 Louis Morgan Drug 136 Love Kim 109 Sharee 115 Lunsford Cheyenne 75, 79, BO, 81, 82, 106 110, 111, 131,152 Shelby 117, 118 Luptik Jane 126 Luster Jerry 62, 115, 159 fries burgers nuggets McAdoo Shane 122 McCarty Erin 122 McClendon Carolyn 126 Lisa 68, 69, 159 McGaughey Tonya 124 McKennon Rhonda 120 McLane Amy 54, 118 Billie 126 David 17, 36, 37, 38, 41, 50, 59, 77, 111, 159 McMi1lian Foundation 21 index 161 McMillan Jeremy 118 Rhonda 8, 12, 24, 34, 35, 48, 56, 57, 79, 159 aterial girl ethod of modern love issing you Margeret Down's 153 Martin Justin 123 Nick 123 Natlock Chrissy 123 Max Daiches Jewelers 155 Max's Plumbing 140 Maxwell Chase 119 Wayne 121 May Joe R. 140 Nikki 122 Mazzio's 128 Melton Lisa 12, 80. 81, 109 Menges Jan 64. 65, 115 Jimmy 6, 12, 15, 38, 41, 51, 59, 79, 109, 159 Merchant Sheila 126, 127 Merritt Bryan 120 Bascey 124, 165 Chris 118 Middlebrooks Brady 2, 38, 40, 45, 54, 77, 84. 106, 107, 159 Cheryl 24, 36, 48, 52, 56, 78, 79, 80, 81, 108, 109, 159 Mikes Overton Drug 151 Miller Rhonda 120 Minor Michelle 124 Virgil 122 Mitcham Lisa 8, 35, 60, 61, 75, 76, 77, 80 81, 92, 93, 159 Moffet Jeffrey 123 Jena 119 Mondier Sara 48, 58, 59, 75, 79, 108, 111 159 Wendy 9. 35, 59, 77, 87, 93, 147, 159 Montgomery Martiel 64, 80, 81, 114, 115, 143 Mary K 125 Montgomery Repair Service 143 Moore Jason 17, 62, 66, 115, 159 Jeilerey 62, 66, 115, 159 Kevin 59, 108, 109, 159 Kim 118 Lee Ann 124 Roger 125 Morris Furniture Company 148 Montgomery Martie164, 65, 80, 81, 114, 115, 143 Mary K 125 Montgomery Repair Service 143 Moyer Amye 120 Mr. OHS 128 ightshitt aughty naughty ever ending story Nelson Adam 119 Lora 70, 71, 80, 81, 115 Sara 121 Newcomb Madden Insurance 135 nigm Life 10. 11 index Null Gina 8, 16, 34, 35, 46, 47, 74, 75. 77, 80, ne more night ne night in Banakok perator O'Donnell James 75, 77, 126 Olson Brad 118 Chris 1 11 Kathy 80. 115 O'Nea1 Amy 48, 49, 60, 75. 77, 79, 93, 97, 106, 107, 159 Opening 2. 3. 4. 5 Orendorff Nikki 48, 80, 81. 113, 159 Overton Chamber ol Commerce 137 Overton Feed and Seed 137 Overton Funeral Home 155 Overton Golf Course 149 Overton High School Building 166 Overton Laundry Mat 159 Overton Leisure Lodge 159 Overton Medical Center 128 Overton Missionary Baptist Church 148 Overton Mustangs 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 Overton Mustang Booster Club 20 Overton Ponies 62, 63 Overton Press tThe1 147 Overton State Quarter-Finalist Shirt 20 Overton Supply Company 145 Owen Billy 122 Chrissy 118 urple rain rivate dancer enny lover Parish Gary 122 Sabrina 127 Troy 123 Patrons 159 Pat's Electric 138 Payhe Michael 62, 67, 113, 159 Terry 7, 62, 159 Peacock John 62, 115, 159 Pearson's Funeral Home 133 Pellham Mike 15, 73, 79, 106, 107 Pemberton Jaimie 124, 165 Kraig 118 People 118, 119. 120. 121. 122. 123. 124 Personal Business Management 90 Petty Ben 113 Darla 17, 121 Tamara 17, 118 Phelps Anita 11, 79, 106, 107 Dewayne 8, 10, 12, 16. 19, 23. 28. 29, 38, 40, 43, 79, 98, 103, 159 Philley Amy 120 Julie 122 Physical Education 90 Pitkie Kristie 115 Piggly Wiggly 151 Pine Tree Invitational 19 Pitts Jim 38, 41, 50, 60, 77, 88, 109, 159 Pizza Hut 128 Polair Bear Ashburn's 159 Poole Heath 18 Holly 119 Pope and Turner 143 Price Jessie 97 Jill 121 Julie 123 Tony 15, 126, 127 Pryor Donny 62, 115, 159 Greg 118 Purple Rain 33 asberry Beret unning with the night elax Rambo Eddie 115. 151 Ramsey Bobby 121 Diana 124 Kristina 119 Tammy 121 Randel Lowell 30, 62, 66, 115, 159 Raney Bobby 9, 10, 12. 38, 39, 40, 43. 138, 142, 159 Reagan Brandon 121 James 110, 111 Michael 30, 62, 115, 159 Red Dawn 6 Reddic Terri 1 18 Redic Bridget 118 Randy 115, 159 Reeves Ross 75, 80, 81, 82, 83, 113 Reider William 91, 124, 165 Republic Bank Henderson 153 Rhoades Bubba 62, 80, 81, 113, 159 Rhodes Mary Lou 123 Sheri 119 Stephen 6, 38, 41. 54, 59, 60, 82, 108, 109, 159 Richie Lionel 6 Riddle David 62, 113, 159 Riley Codey 121 Michele 79, 108, 109, 159 Rinehart Deana 3, 9, 12, 16, 31, 35, 75, 79, 104, 105 Rita 105 Ringer Chevrolet 135 Billy Jack Award 25 Roberson Lila 75, 77, 127 Louise 127 Will 21 Robertson Shelbe 124 Rogers Chris 120 Ritch Eloise 21,118 Jud 122 Mike 6, 9, 10, 32, 35, 36, 38, 40, 43, 45, 79, 98, 102, 104, 159 Roy 119 Rotary crab 21 Rouquette D'Aun 2, 31, 79, 80, 81, 106, 107, 158 Mary Rice 64, 65, 80, 81, 115, 158 Monte 20 Sharlot 127 Tres 6, 25, 35, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43. 45, 50, 54, 55, 59, 104, 105, 142, 158, 159 Zeph 120, 158 Roy Chester 24, 38, 40, 69, 71, 127 Dean 107 Corey 17. 123 Kevin 66, 67, 71, 159 Rowe Tabitha 122 Rusk County Chamber Of Commerce 30. Russell Jake 121 Rob 17, 119 he don't know me olid tuck on you Scarborough Cara 80. 81, 106, 107. 131 School Beauty 28, 29 School Favorites 28, 29 School Handsome 28. 29 Schroeder Ricky 7, 116, 120 Seniors 8, 9 Silvey Elizabeth 120 Paul 125 Wade 118 Sims Dean 10, 51, 60, 75, 110. 111, 147, 159 Jill 30, 48, 69, 71. 75, 80. 81, 113, 159 Lisa 120 Ricky 123 Tana 120 Skeen Mandy 30, 71,80.B1, 113 Tres 109, 159 Skeen's Tire Center 137 Smith Chevrolet Company 149 Smith Leah 124, 165 Plakita 123 Ray fDr.J 21 Sheree 121 Thelma 127 Todd 119 Sophomores 108. 109 Southwestern Electric 133 Spencer's Exxon 133 Spencer David 116, 119 Katina 27, 80, 81, 82, 83, 114, 1 15 Torrie 121 Splawn David 122 Sprayberry Becky 48, 53, 60, 61, 77, 106, 107, 159 Donna 118 Shelley 120 Tammy 30, 31. 36, 53, 56, 57, 60, 61, 77, 79, 109, 159 Springfield, Rick -6 Stanger Harold 30, 77, 125, 126, 127 Stanger Misty 31, 46, 47, 48, 52, 53, 77, 80, 81, 82, 93. 107, 158, 159 Stallings Jeri 118 Kristy 119 Stanley Kelly 122 Randy 14, 17, 38, 41, 44, 54, 55, 60, 108, 109, 159 Stephens Stephanie 120 Stern Adrienne 127 Stewart Brad 120 Brandon 123 Joey 123 Kim 74, 75, 79, 80, 81, 87, 106, 107, 152 Susan 69, 80, Bl, 90, 115, 159 Still Angela 48, 77, 79, 106, 107, 159 Christi 120 Melissa 9, 48, 49, 159 Rhonda 118 Tina 48, 64, 65, 69, 75, 113, 159 Stovall-Oldsmobile Cadillac 152 l C l 1 i Strait John 38, 50, 51, 59, 60, 127, 156 Jaimy 120 fogurt Pump 128 George 6 Volleyball 48, 49 Laklsha 901 311 111 Young Strange Vonsenden Powell Buick 140 wilson Jennifer 119. 149 Cameron 121 Katina 118 Lana 127 Troy 113 Worley Niekie 49, 52, 53, 77, 79, 80. 81, strrckisrrd 8 5 iid boys Gary 9, 34, 35, 102, 105 93, 106, 107, 159 Lori 80, 1, 11 , Jason 120 Ronald qBQ0kie1 124 Stroud e re fmt gonna take Jenny 123 Youngs Fashion Shop 149 Jean 1227 80 81 82 83 102 ll Wright 8 s 11 9 ,,,,,. . - Del' ll 3154. 13, M5 alking the dog 'Sa Student Life Division 6, 7 Marcus 79 111 Sudweks Wade Melynda 27. 78, 79, 80, 81, 94 ,'2',Z':ff'f,y9 Derrick 80, 81, 113 95 109 Susan 9' ,Gy ,BY 31' 33' 77. 79, Doug 13, 27, 33, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85V 93' 94, 95 W 94, 95, 106. 107 . aggoner . . . WQZQOSZ' 23' 26' 79' 80' 81' Bobby o Betty 159 ou're the inspiration Sullivan Missy 30. 31, 75, 80, 81.97, 106, ouvre going out 0' Jason 122 107- 131- 144' 152 my mind U59 119 Wfffg 120 ou don't believe me Swinney's Jeweler's 140 Came HB Wall Barbara 127 Wallace ime after time urn up the radio ears Talkington Arthur 25, 30, 31, 38, 40, 54, 127 Tatum Eagles 66, 67, 68, 69 Taylor Rontrez 121 Shirley 127 Teague Christy 122 Kevin 119 Traci 119 Tenaha Tigers 40, 63. 142 Texas Inteiors 147 Texas Molds 156 Thomas Cindy 30, 71, 80, 81. 114, 115 cindy 81, 82, 110 Monty 62, 71, 113, 159 Summer 17, 124, 165 Thompson Automotive 157 Thompson Blake 17, 124 Kristi 118 Rubin 6, 30, 38, 40, 41, 54, 55, 109, 159 Toggery tThe1 132 Totty Robert 122 Trivial Pursuit 97 Turn Out the lights, The party' over 40, 53, 143 Turner Chris 62,115,151,159 Shannon 2, 15, 38, 41, 45, 109. 159 Tyler Junior College 114 Typing 90 SA for Africa 2 l.L. U.l.L. 61, 92 Union Hill Bulldogs 40, 143 iew to a child alley girl ery sexy girl Vansickle Jill 118 Varner George R. 10.0.5.1 135 Varsity Cheerleaders 46, 47 Varsity Football 38. 39, 40. 41. 42, 43. 44. 45 Vernon Joshua 122 Vetsch Pam 127 Villanveva Dylan 26, 80. 81, 113 Lula Mae 127 Phyllis 109 Rio 118 Waller Amy 121 Micah 123 Walton Curtis 121 Johnny 124 Ware Mary 3, 48, 56, 57, 80, 81, 106, 107, 159 Ronnie 11B Warren and Miller 157 Washington Sonya 123 Tonya 123 Vickie 30, 48, 69, 113, 159 Waskom Wildcats 39 Watson Nita 127 Watts Martha 8, 13, 35, 72, 79. 102. 104 Wayne Carl 1 19 Michael 120 Webb Erin 119 Jeremy 119 Lisa 11. 30, 79, 80, 81, 82. 83. 109 Weiterman Heather 124, 165 Welch Holly 7, 53, 56, 57, 75, 79, B01 81, 1 1 1. 159 John 125 Sandra 57 Wendy 30, 31, 48, 65, 69, 71, 80, 81, 82, 115, 159 West Nikie 62. 159 Kwame 30, 62, 113, 159 La Tonra 5. 46, 47, 48, 53, 56. 75.93. 106, 107, 159 Shonta 123 West Rusk Raiders 69 Were's the Beef? 6 Whistle Stop 139 White Brian 118 Ernie 79. 80, 81, 106. 107 Jim 8, 50, 85, 89, 105, 105, 159 Wilkinson Kasey 122 Willardson Ron 109 Williams Chris 122 Craig 122 Ron 120 Williamson Chris 62, 80, 81, 82, 113, 159 Holly 123 Missy 3, 59, 74, 75, 79, 92, 93. 106, 107, 133, 159 Stacey 122 Wilprit COLOPHON Those responsible for this years book were editors Gina Null Deana Rinehart ad editor Missy Waggoner copy editor Lisa Mitcham This 711 x 1011 168 page edition of the LOS TEJAS was pnnted using offset lithography by Jos tens American Yearbook Company in Topeka Kan sas represented by G11 Jackson Llghtface and boldface variations of style 21 Kor Inna type were used on gloss finish paper 1071 307 and 602 Gray were used on specific pages to add emphasis The color pages were mounted by Gina Null and Deana Rinehart and the black and white pages were drawn on tri packs by staff members and processed at the Jostens plant. The cover was designed by Gina Null and Deana Rinehart, lt is a screened styleline with a 7536 green grid on a pearl background. The crest, designed for Overton High School by Josten Publishing Com- pany, was modified by Gina Null, Deana Rinehart to show the theme of the book. The edttors attended a summer workshop in Aus- tin and attended classes instructed by Richard Hill, Laura Schaub, and David Brooks, Many of the new techniques learned have been applied to this book. SPECIAL THANKS: The LOS TEJAS staff would like to express a special thanks to our Yearbook sponsors Mrs, Pat Gardner and Mrs. Lila Roberson for attending the workshop with us, being with us throughout the year and helping us accomplish our goals, Also we would like to thank Mr. Charles Gardner and Mrs. Andy Chiles who took special photographs. STAFF: Gina Null - Editor. Deana Rinehart - Editor, Lisa Mitcham - Copy Editor, Missy Waggoner - Ad Editor, Amy Autrey, De Anne Bounds, Amy O'Neal, Tina Hankins, Missy Williamson, Chris Cook, Leann Jackson, Sheri Brown, Cheyenne Luns- ord. Kathleen 127 and photographers Chris Cook and Sheri Brown. 1 4 , , 01 f index 163 164 Memorial The first day at school is a major event in wearsafrilly new school dress, but most ofa every childs life. In preparation Natasha a sweet smile to show she enjoys school. lo Sunshine Dimmed Quiet, calm, helpful, smil- ing, gentie -- Natasha was all of these things. Each day she took her place at the desk, went to her locker, visited with friends, and confided in her teacher. She loved school. lt was ex- citing to be among so many children her own age. Eager to learn, she met each new day's challenge with enthusiasm, and fantasized with hope, about the wonderful things that were her future. Rarely was she without a sweet smile on her face and she was always ready to help with any project. Her individ- ual ray of sunshine will contin- ue to be missed, .Just like the big kids, afternoon kindergar' ten students take part in their first homecom- ing by wearing the special corsages they made themselves. Natasha King's excitement keeps her from being still as she and fellow class- mates get set for a picture. FRONT ROW: Natasha King, April Cameron, Cascey Merritt, Amber Fox, Summer Thomas. SECOND ROW: Leah Smith, Heather Weitert man, Denetrea Harris, Jacklyn Hightower, Genna Foster, Pebbles Ford. BACK ROW: Scott Evans, Jamie Pemberton, Jason Ant drews, William Reider. Memorial 165 .mwlmlhlhla :ss sw. 1 W,- While he appears to bein the middle ofa total breakdown, junior Paul Haby is really only re lieving frustrations that have resulted from taking a course from Mr, Kirkpatrick, Calm and serene, these doors will burst open as joyful, tearful seniors take their first steps of the journey of adulthood. l66 Closing Fields Of Memories To Last Forever Waiting To Be Picked it nd Q l 1 Q -Q i ll 2 1 Memories are like a field of flowers - just waiting to be picked and en- joyed. A lack of memories can never occur - for there are always times to remember, some happy, some sad, but always cherished. Even though, throughout the year, students complained and whined, l can't wait for school to be out, memories were being made and stored, awaiting their opportunity to show themselves, Then, the phrase Hey, do you remember , , would be heard. As the hours of the final days ticked down to minutes, the tears of pain, sadness, and joy and the laugh- ter of relief, silliness, and happiness echoed in the halls. Law changes made school life Rupturing the only obstacle between themselves and vice tory, the football team is anxious to get on with its job. more difficult this year, or at least different. But as the year progressed, students got used to the idea of work- ing a little harder, making higher grades, and having fewer days out of class for assemblies and competi- tions. Although ghosts of students in fif- ties costumes, green sweat bands, and caps and gowns could be seen passing through the corridors, and the melody of the school song could still be heard in the gym and the audi- trium, students began to look for- ward to swimming, tanning, and tak- ing out of town trips, to occupy the months in between the school year. But now, at the close, it was time to reflect and realize that the growing pains of change were a preparation toward being a shade better. The theme of the sports banquet, predomi' nantly displayed at the community center, shows the pride and dedication that the towns, people feel toward all phases of the school's sports endeavors. MUSTANG U After having received flowers galore as good luck tokens before cheerleading try-outs, ju- nior Misty Stanger uses a box to carry them out to her car while hoping the wind won't catch the balloons. Closing 167 As their hats float up into the sky, the frustra tions and tears of the past few hours leave the minds and faces ofthe seniors on their last day to be recognized as members of the student body. Right now. the uppermost thought in i68 Final Page J' F-as every mind is l'm free ' But seconds later, ization that freedom comes with even more Voracity filled the halls of the school at the beginning of the year. The students clearly wanted to show their dominance over sur- rounding schools by being a shade better. Indeed, they succeeded - not in every. thing of course. but in enough. Contestants in UIL events such as science. speech. Spanish. and jour- nalism did well: the High School cheerleaders brought home the spirit stick from camp for the first time: and the yearbook won Tops in Division. ln sports. the Varsity football team went to Re- gional play-offs: both golf teams went to state with the girls finishing fourth: and the Junior High boys won District Champion- ships in football, basket- ball. and track. The spirit and pride that went into the work the stu- dents did. however, testi- fied to their outstanding perseverance and their will to be the best. This spirit caused the organization of a spirit club, the wave of giris who tried out for the posi- tion of cheerleader. and the feeling of loyalty felt by the community. Around the school a sense of unity existed that made the year a shade bet- ter than all others. there comes with equal joy and fear. the real- A S responsrbilitxes BETTER