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

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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

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.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. Sometimes tradi' tion and progress can co-exist, the HOAC Award for community service from senior Scott Campbell X.. Xa s QC..- ,-. , ' ' Q5 3 rs'i . s.. ' A ,s'r , sw, 1 -mv, .f .. 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,