Putnam City West High School - Patriot Profile Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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Going places, meeting people, doing things makes school fun in L7K'g With a combina- tion of people, ideas, and goals a school was created. It took all these things plus so much more to make a school Worth going to. Not just any kind of school, but a school that stood out above all others, West. Many students made the West Way Worth it by their Willingness to be a part of it all. They Worked hard hours to build and maintain a reputation. Many times they received only the satisfaction of knowing they helped carry on the Pa- triot Spirit for payment. It was their Work and this spirit that made West Worth it to them. Each person had his own special Way of doing things. Whether a sophomore, junior, or senior each special Way be- came one and made West worth it!

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' Knowing what we wanted, we ac- cepted the challenge to prove O.J. is here to stay. Over 50 cars embla- zoned with 'O.J. Lives' and 'Eye of the Tiger' pa- . . raded to the stadium, filling it 'f with tltls Alive' pride. The stu- , dent section was 500 strong to watch the Patriots get 'sweet re- venge, over the Pirates, 28-13. As we f waited on the sidelines, yelling, 'Where's Mr. T' and then rushed the field, we all knew O.J. would be with us forever. We had officially accomplished our goal when the jury, chosen by Webb, wore the shirts at the homecoming assembly against Norman. While decorating the halls the next week O.J.'s spirit was present. To show this the senior class hung a picture of 'Rocky' on a crepe paper 'Wi above the school seal. In victory and defeat, his presence appeared at the Law- ton game. Through the rain and wind, the Patriot fans rose as Lawton's band played 'Eye of the Tiger', even though our team lost on the field. Insuring eligibility for state playoffs, we were right behind our team as they upset Moore, 35-19 making the 13 point requirement. Although, the wrong name was drawn out of the hat, to break the three- way tie, we had all done our best, together. The following Monday, for the cancer drive, we cheered Rocky on to access over Mr. T., almost as though we were actually seeing the fight. There 'as constant cheering as Rocky won and we raised over S500 in the process. Everything that happened this year showed our love, unity, and pride, not ist as Patriots, but as people. It took time, effort, and money but none of it was ansidered wasted . . . because youfre worth it? - Moore game upset 35-19, is celebrated by sen- iors Randy Wilson and Billy Alleman. - Photo ,, , by Tracey Deathe. Cheerleaders show students how they think West ranks during the Promotions - Pep As- sembly. Photo by Kvle Kuykendal. rw Opening o tiff is ran... 'er'r1 e-i-'1 .,

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S oak ...,4- If I X Jgfi f 4? is ,Xi ,tx , . .Q . -is r rl' g . - Y ..w,,-tx Summer Funshine Q8-95 gave way to school and many Mountain Movers C10-115 went against the odds to get ready in time for school. Ice Breakers, Mind Shakers, and Dream Makers Q12-13D found first time things were worth the effort they sometimes took. Beating Putnam City, dieting, and sneaking candy in class were Sweet Ways to get Revenge Q14-155. Racing the Pace 116-195 to win, sophomores, ju- niors and seniors showed everyone just who was who. The Inner Glow Q20-215 came from the posters, pep assemblies and the return of Osgood J. Bumpkin. Some students collect or own special things. For these students Prized Possessions Q22-235 helped make up for the Routine Ruts Q24-251 everyone falls into during the year. Just when everything began to get humdrum, along came one of the many Holidays C26-295. Working Q30-31D was a way of life for students who needed, or wanted, a steady flow of cash. All students, notjust the ones who worked, lived For the Weekend Q32-335. Mr. and Miss Patriot Q34-353 were chosen from the senior class to stand as an example for everyone. Nearing the end, students who at the beginning of the year were just seniors but had become friends, began to Get Ready for Graduation Q36-375. Helping children learn the grace : IF' gg, V.,. , K... 31 , ,. . . wv-. siwrswsqm.. .:.st-,-warts, . .. k k k Pasha.-,, ful moves of ballet and gymnas tics Sall1Herr1ot Junior carries her hobby one step further. Salli teaches dance at Crowell Dance Studios. -Photo by Tracey Deathe. Senior cheerleader Stacey Stone hugs junior cheerleader Stacey Holmes during the final count- down at the Putnam City game. - Photo by Kyle Ix'uykel1daII. Student Life Division