Owensboro High School - Owensboroan Yearbook (Owensboro, KY)

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OHS gave birth to a number of presidents during 1978, and one of these were junior,S.teve Nelson, who was elected state president of the Junior Clas- sical League. Trophies indicate achievement and the 1977 rector jack Zachary trightj presented the first Owensboro Invitational Band Contest provided place trophies I0 l-inC0ln COUMY UU. I-one Oak awards for the winning schools. OHS Band Di- KAAJ and Eastern IAAAJ. chievefment fa-chev-ment! n 1: the act of achieving: ACCOMPLISH- MENT 2a: a result brought about by resolve, persistence, or endeavor b: a great or heroic deed syn., see FEAT. Our High School had its share of achievements in 1978. From the first black brother-sister combination as presidents of the Student Councils to the state president of junior Classical League to three National Merit semi- finalists, the list of accomplishments could go on-and-on through a variety of areas. Athletic success is always a part of the accomplishments at OHS and the school recorded a number of big victo- ries during the year. Each year, and 1977-78 was no ex- ception, OHS students add to the col- lection of all-important memorabilia that makes the year unique. From the opening tardy bell in late August until graduation diplomas are handed out at the end of the school year, OHS students are on their toes toward achieving and making a name for Owensboro High and for their own personal goals. Although the students were persis- tent in their endeavors for OHS to excel, at times it was like fighting a losing battle. The desire to achieve ex- cellence in ALL categories didn't al- ways prove fruitful . . . So is the story of Our High School's strife for achievement in 1978. - By Brent Price Openingfs

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FHIEVEME 'l' fi, Cradinition marks tl lwig .itliiuvement for OHS seniors. Kelly Case adjusts hei mp prior to graoluation. Capturing first place in the Oddball Olympics were OHS students ffrom leftl Ricky Neel, Shawn Watson and Ross Cotton. Moments from tears, Senior Susan Shaclclett is led clown the Hsworded path before being crowned OHS Foot- l ball Homecoming Person. Susan won the 3 l title through a vote taken in homeroom. i 4fOpening

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Football at OHS is a big tradition. Sophomore, f20D, the leading ground garner for the Devils, makes a gain around end against Madisonville. 6X Opening Winning tradition at OHS shows in the pictures of the outstanding athletes. Athletic Director Jack Hicks straightens a picture that hangs in the hall at the 11-12 Cen- TGI. Katrina Ricke and Sherril Hatch- er view the symbols of the victo- ries through the years at OHS - the big trophy cases that adorn the entrance to the 11-12 Center.