Richland High School - Richlander Yearbook (Richland, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1969 volume:

Table of Contents Student Life......................................4 Administration...................................12 Senior Class.....................................28 Classes ........................................ 50 Organizations....................................78 Sports...........................................94 Grade School....................................108 Dedication .....................................123 About the Annual................................126 Advertising.................................... 128 Farewell........................................158 Autographs......................................159 V The Student Receives As He Contributes, His Life Is The. . . 4 student Life 5 The night of the snake dance members of R. H. S. gather to watch the cheerleaders start the season with a flaming victory Pep Rally Latham blows his cool! Poor Tiger. Spirited onlookers help the cheerleaders yell. Junior Play The junior play this year was entitled The Red-Headed Royalty From Arkansas. It dealt with a college-like hillbilly. Barton Warren, the red-headed royalty, played Prince Michaels, while Sandra Black played the part of Prince Michaels' girlfriend. The college students were played by: Sid Belshe as Fordyce Green Arthur Gormley as Dale Roy Mite he le as Jim Linda Carnes as Amy Peggy Smith as Yvonne Valerie Warren as Doris Wilma Southard as Jackie Brenda McDaniel as Leigh Ronnie Powell as the professor The play was directed by Mr. Monk and prompted by Flora Storie. FFA-FHA Christmas Party Miss Merry Christmas Mary Ann Fowler Mr. Merry Christmas Kerry Payne Assemblies UEMENTS • !‘t%} tf .'I , RNOWUDttl g ALfRTVCSS 1 k resight JUOOMWT ® SKILL ft ▼JH 1 Meet Our Advisors Who Help Us Conquer the Unconquerable . . . AftmimstRAtion Olan Gilbert 14 School Board Richland's school board has the final authority on all matters pertaining to school policies. After careful consider- ation, they set the standards which have made R.H.S. a success. We wish to thank the Board for their val- uable help to us. Our debt to them for their patience and help is immeasurable. Wm. Deberry Mrs. Milford Brackett B. Wayne Johnson Superintendent of Schools Mr. Johnson received his B.S. m Educa- tion from Harding College and his Mas- ter of Education from Drury College. He also has additional college credit from Central Missouri State College and the University of Missouri. Before coming to Richland, Mr. Johnson had been super- intendent at Crocker and Fordland, and holds membership in Phi Delta Kappa. Mr. Johnson, as Superintendent of Schools, is the chief executive officer of the school, and works toward and for the Education of all pupils and students of the Richland School. Mr. Johnson works with the Board of Education in setting Board Policy, and is directly re- sponsible for its administration. He also sets and assists in administrative policies. Frances Jensen Secretary to Mr. Johnson and to the Board of Education Mrs. Jensen is secretary to Mr. Johnson and to the Board of Education. She has served in this capacity for the past several years. 15 Norma Noe Secretary to Mr. Halter Mrs. Noe has been Mr. Halter's secre- tary for the past four years. She and the office girls do the routine office work essential to running the school. William R. Halter High School Principal Mr. Halter has these degrees from the Uni- versity of Missouri: Bachelor of Journal- ism, B.S. in Education, and Master of Edu- cation. He became principal of Richland High School in December of 1963. Mr. Halter, as Principal of the high school, assists in setting administrative policy, and is responsible in administering these poli- cies. He is available for counseling and ad- vice, and coordinates, supervises, and as- sists in the total high school program of Education. Quenton Adams Elementary Sdhool Principal Mr. Adams received his B.S. in Educa- tion at Southwest Missouri State College, and he received his Masters in Educa- tion at Drury. He has taught in the Richland Grade School for ten years. Mr. Adams' job is to see that the ele- mentary school is running smoothly and efficiently. Shirley Ogle Secretary to, Mr. Adams Shirley started working as a sec- retary part time as a high school Senior and has continued since then. Student Council The Student Council, sponsored by Mr. Johnson, organized a plan of social activities which included various assemblies. The purpose of the student council is the promotion of de- mocracy and good citizenship to help each student obtain his maximum educational growth; to provide a means for students to participate in the obtaining and perpetuation of higher school standards; to provide opportunities for student participation in the management of the school; and to promote a better understanding between faculty and students. In all-school election, Kerry Payne, senior, was elected to the office of president of the student council. Kerry and the other officers work with Mr. Johnson and the representatives from each class to further the goals of RHS. Seated: Robin Salsman. reporter: Karen Ogle, sec-treas; Mr. Johnson: Kerry Payne, pres.; Barton Warren, vice-pres ; Standing: Carolyn Earp; Darryl Henson; Sandra Black: Ricky Myers. James Gibson, Mike Mahy. Harold Sears, Melva Cole Office Girls The necessary routine work of the office is often more than just one person can handle. So, to assist in this work, six.Senior girls and one Junior girl were chosen to be assistants to Mr. Halter and Mrs. Noe. From first hour to seventh hour, Linda Starmer, Dorita Sullens, Sharia Gilbert, Vicky Ro- berson, Candy Sams, Sandra Black, and Kathie McCann perform any tasks assigned to them, ranging from taking roll, delivering messages to the teachers, to typing out school forms and tests. These girls do their work voluntarily and cheerfully. They have given re- liable and valuable service to the school throughout the 69 year. 19 High School Faculty Mr. Bill Fulbright conducts courses in vocational agriculture and sponsors the FFA. Possessing a B. S. and Masters degree in Education, he has been at RHS for 17 years. Mrs. Lorene Fulbright. annual sponsor, has taught at Richland for 17 years. She has a B. S. degree in Education, and teaches business education. Mr. Lilbum Traw has taught all of his seven years of teaching experience at Richland school. He presently teaches two courses of social studies and also contemporary issues. Besides his teaching duties, Mr. Traw is in charge of the library and serves as freshman class sponsor. Mrs. Helen Traw instructs English III and Literature and is the other sponsor of the freshman class. Fourteen of her seventeen years of experience have been here in Richland. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree. 20 Mr. Carl Moman, his wife, Mary Lou, and son, Chris, 6 months old, came to Richland this year from St. Louis. Besides sponsor- ing the sophomore class, he teaches 4th through 8th grades music, chorus, boys' glee club, and directs the Richlandaires. Af- ter earning his B. A. at William Jewell, and M. A. at Washington University, Mr. Moman found working with young people most re- warding. Mr. Charles Fike has taught for ten years and came to RHS this year to teach instru- mental music. He sponsors the sophomore class. He and his wife, Pat, have three sons, Timothy, 7, Charles, 4, and Daniel, 1. Feel- ing that one should try to better your com- munity, Mr. Fike enjoys helping students to learn and develop their talents. Mrs. Martha Shelton taught home eco- nomics for the first part of the school year. She is married to a Lieutenant in the Army, and lived in Waynesville. Mr. Melvin W. Olson, history instruc- tor. has taught for ten years, two of them at Richland. A graduate from the University of Minnesota with a B. S. degree. Mr. Olson finds the challenge of teaching appealing. He enjoys golf, hunting and fishing. He kept study hall for two periods each day. Mr. Kelly Degraffenreid, a graduate of Southwest Baptist College in Bol- ivar with a B. S. degree, is our coach, as well as a senior sponsor. He en- joys hunting and fishing and believes in the slogan, ’’everything you do, do well.” He, his wife, Donna, and their daughter. Stacy, live in . Richland. Mr. Robert Jones, a junior class sponsor, joined our faculty this year and teaches physical educa- tion and driver education. He earned his B. S. degree from Henderson State College. He enjoys fishing and golfing. Mrs. Mildred Farmer earned a B. S. in Education and has exper- ience in teaching math, psychology and social studies. This is her twenty-second year in the Rich- land, where she has taught since she started. Mr. Rex Noe. our senior class sponsor, has given much of his time to our projects. Out of his nine years of teaching, Mr. Noe has taught for seven years at RHS as our authority on science. He and his wife, Kathleen, have three children, Kristine. Jeannine, and Kendall. Mr. Pryor Ray Prewett instructs all aspects of mathematics and sponsors the junior class. He has a B. S. in secondary education, and has taught for fifteen years at RHS. Mr. James Monk is a member of the RHS faculty for the first time this year. He, a teacher of English I and II, earned his AB degree from Col- gate University. He taught in Rich- land grade school before moving to RHS. He and his wife, Lori, live in Richland. Mrs. Pat Luther, a recent college graduate of SMS, is from Sullivan. She taught home economics for the last half of the year. This is her first teaching position. She says that she and her husband like living in Richland. Mr. Roy L. Woodard joined the high school faculty this year. Our industrial education instructor earned his B. S. at Northeastern Oklahoma State College, and taught three years before coming here. Mrs. Omal Killings worth, a 1951 graduate of SMS with a B. S. degree, is spending her thirteenth year of teaching in Richland. She teaches Special Education. Grade School Faculty Mrs. Graham taught the seventh grade the first part of the year. Mr. Burke, the seventh and eighth grade science teacher, earned his B, S. degree from S. M. S. He is very anxious to try out Richland's golf course. He has chosen teach- ing as his profession because he is interested in youth. Mrs. Hankins, third grade teacher, is now spending her fifth year at Richland. She earned her B. S. de- gree from Northwestern State in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Her husband works with the Civil Service; they have one daughter, Marci Dawn. Mr. Brandon, after receiving his B. A, degree from Northwestern State in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, came here to teach, this making his second year. He is teaching seventh and eighth grade social studies. Mr. Skelton has taught nine years and came to Richland this year to teach the seventh grade. A gradu- ate of Central Missouri State with a B. S. degree, he enjoys fishing, hunting, and sports. He has three children, Deborah Ann, 22, Ray Daniel, 20. and Thomas Arthur, 15. Mrs. King, fifth grade teacher, earned her B. S. degree at the Mis- souri University. She has taught twenty years, fourteen of them at Richland. She and her husband re- side near Swedeborg. 23 Mrs. Howlett, now first grade teacher, earned her B. S. degree at SMS. She has taught ten years, six of them at Richland. She, her hus- band, Robert, and their daughter Pam, 6, re- side near Richland. Mrs. Howlett enjoys read- ing and sewing. Mrs. Adams, first grade teacher, earned her B. S. degree at SMS and her Masters degree at Drury. She has taught school twenty years, ten of them at Richland. She has two children, Jane Ann, 14, and Bill, 7. Miss Beck, teaching for her first time, is now a teacher of the second grade. She earned her B. S. degree from Southwest Baptist College. She enjoys swimming, reading, and music. She chose teaching as her profession because she enjoys working with children. Mrs. Kuester taught the second grade the first part of the year. She and her husband, Don, live near Richland. He teaches science in Crocker, and works with Boy Scouts. Mrs. Murrell, a teacher of forty years with twelve of these at Richland, graduated from SMS with her B. S. degree. She is presently teaching the third grade; she chose teaching as a profession because she enjoys children Her hobby is raising flowers. She has one son, John Jacoby. Mrs. Carr taught the fourth grade the first part of the year. Mrs. Swan taught the fifth grade the first part of the year. Mrs. Hever, after graduating from Drury Col- lege with her A.B. degree, came here this year to teach the fourth grade. She chose teaching as her profession because she feels there is a need for guidance and good teaching in our schools today. She has one daughter, Nancy Elizabeth, 20. Mrs. Peterson, sixth grade teacher, has taught school 25 years, 21 of them at Richland. She earned her B.S, degree at the University of Missouri. She has three children, Gwen, 20, Kay, 18, and Roy, 17. Her favorite hobby is fishing. Mrs. Brewer, who likes children in all grades, is teaching kindergarten for the first time this year. She attended college at Cape Girardeau and at the Missouri University, earning her B.S. degree and half of her Mas- ters. She has two children, Karen, 12, and Teresa, 7. Mr. Gormley, a graduate of Lincoln Univer- sity with a B.S. degree, is now teaching the sixth grade. He has taught a total of twelve years, the last ten of these in Richland. He has five children, Belinda, 18, Arthur, Jr., 17, Douglas, 16, Johnny, 14, and Timmy, 13. He enjoys reading. Miss Wallis, a fifth grade teacher, has re- cently graduated from the Oklahoma Christ- ian College with her B.S. degree. This is her first year of teaching. High School Faculty Brotherhood, Cooperation and Service Are The Goals Of.. . semoRs 29 30 Annual King Kerry Payne Annual King Attendants 31 Roy Peterson Doug Kirk John Pruitt mm Annual Queen Kathy Decker Karen Bedinghaus Linda Starmer Patricia Decker Sandy King Annua Queen Attendants 33 Senior Standouts Most Humorous Leah Workman Doug Kirk m Most Popular Karen Bedinghaus Duane Johnson Most Courteous Sandy King Jimmie Miller Most School Spirit Mary Ann Fowler Kerry Payne Best Dressed Jan Cowan Terry Chance Shyest Patricia Light Larry Downing Most Intelligent David Gifford Janice Scherrer Most Musical Robin Salsman Sharia Gilbert Most Friendly Shirley Graves Ward Ledbetter Most Ambitious Don Bohannon Candy Sams Most Cooperative Dennis Ours bourn Mary Beth Mitschele Best All Around Kathy Decker Jim Goforth Most Athletic Terry Adkison Linda Wall Row 1: Kay Campbell, Vergena Wilson, Sharia Gilbert, Melva Cole, Karen Bedinghaus, Doug Kirk, Kathie McCann, Juanita Massey Terri Harris, Pat Light, Karla Pyle, Laura Payne. Row 2: Susan Newell, Lois Henson, Mary Beth Mitschele, Shir- ley Graves, Mary Ann Fowler, Candy Sams, Vicky Roberson, Sandy King, Connie Tucker, Bonnie Mason, Mandy Vaughn, Dorita Sullens. Row 3: David Gifford, Kathy Decker, Patty Decker, Linda Starmer, Linda Wall, Jan Cowan, Janice Scheer- er Jim Goforth, Robin Salsman, Dennis Oursbourn, Don Bohannon, Jimmy Miller, Ward Ledbetter, Leah Workman. Row 4: Kerry Payne, John Pruitt, Bill Henson, Terry Adkison, Arthur Alexander, Duane Johnson, Terry Chance, Larry Downing, David Chamberlain, Tom Tharpe, John Lentz, Roy Peterson, Garry Jeffries, Garrett Shetler, Ed Schutt. Row 1: Leah Workman, Sharia Gilbert, Dennis Oursbourn, Connie Tucker, Kay Campbell, Row 2: Lois Henson, Robin Sals- man, Mary Ann Fowler, John Lentz, Don Bohannon, Pat Light, Kathie McCann. Row 3: Linda Starmer, Terry Adkison, Jim Goforth, Candy Sams, Arthur Alexander, Jan Cowan, Bill Henson. 12-Year Students Doug Kirk-President Duane Johnson-V. President Senior Class Officers 38 Mary Fowler-Secretary Karen Bedinghaus-Treasurer Senior Class Favorites Duane Johnson Sharia Gilbert JIM GOFORTH a member of the junior play cast, participated in basketball his first three years of high school. Jim is a 12-year student, and he took several in- dustrial arts courses. He also took band and chorus his first two years. Jim plans to attend college and perhaps study to be a teacher. JANICE SCHEERER came to RHS from Joplin, Missouri, at the be- ginning of her freshman year. She was a class officer her first year and co-editor of the annual her last year. Janice participated in chorus her freshman year. Her future plans are to attend college at SMS. DUANE JOHNSON has contributed much to RHS since he came here from Belton, Missouri. Not only is he a member of the baseball team, and vice-president of the Lettermen's Club, but he also holds the office of vice-president of the senior class. Duane worked hard on the annual his senior year. LEAH WORKMAN has participated in choral groups and band all four years, the Richlandaires her senior year, and Trt-M for two years. As well as entering music contests, Leah entered the district typing contest her Junior year. Leah, a member of the annual staff for three years, was a co-editor her senior year. Volleyball was a special interest to her during her first two years, and she has been an officer in FHA two years. She has been a band officer and a class officer. She plans to enter college in Springfield. JAN COWAN co-editor of the annual, has been a class officer three years. She has been a member of FHA all four years, and acted as an officer her senior year. Jan, a member of the paper staff her first and third years, was on the student council her sophomore year. She is 12-year student, who was a member of pep club her first three years. Playing volleyball was of interest to her all four years, and she was a member of the junior play cast. Her future plans are college and a career in fashion merchandising and retailing. TERRY CHANCE a member of the annual staff his senior year, came to RHS during his junior year from Berke- ley High in St. Louis. Terry has competed in the intramural basketball games. TERRY ADKISON president of the Letterman's Club, has been a basketball player all four years. Terry took both band and chorus his first two years of high school. He is a 12-year student, and he has served on the student council. His junior year he was chosen as class favorite and a member of the play cast. MARY ANN FOWLER a class officer all four years, was co-editor of the paper. She participated in volleyball, cheer- leading and FHA. She was an officer of FHA for three years, and was in the class plays. Her senior year she was selected as Miss Merry Christmas; she was a librarian and helped with the annual. She is a 12-year student, and took chorus for tw'o years. She was elected class favorite for two years. Mary's future plans in- clude training to be an airline hostess. KERRY PAYNE student council president, has been a member of FFA all four years and has been president during his junior and senior years. He has attended both state and district FFA contests, and has gone to fairs during all his four years. He was a member of the junior play cast and attended the speech con- test his senior year. Kerry also participated in intramural volleyball all four years. He is our annual King. MELVA COLE joined us her junior year from Lebanon High School. She finds her interest in sports and history. During her high school years she has had an active part in volleyball, basketball and other events. She has also participated in FHA and music activities. She was a member of glee club, chorus, and the Rich- landaires. She plans to attend SWBC and to major in athletics. SHARLA GILBERT a 12-year student, was on the office staff and a li- brarian. She finds her major interest in business and music. She has participated in chorus, Tri-M and the Richlandaires singing group. She has attended both district and state music contests. Her other interests include FHA, where she was an officer all four years. She was in the junior play, played volleyball, and helped with the annual. She plans to go to college in Bolivar. DOUG KIRK moved to Richland from Linn, Missouri. He wras senior class president, and a member of the Letter- men's Club. He played both basketball and base- ball, and was a member of the junior play cast. His senior year he sang in the Richlandaires. Doug was also a member of the annual staff and attended speech contests. LARRY DOWNING came to RHS from Camdenton this year. Larry enjoys typing and woodworking. He plans on joining the army after graduation from high school. KAREN BEDINGHAUS attended her first three years of high school at St. Scholastics Academy, at Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was a member of the National Honor Society, and was president of both the Latin and Spanish clubs. During her sophomore and junior years she attended speech contests. At RHS she was a mem- ber of the Richlandaires singing group and a cheer- leader, as well as senior class treasurer. Her favorite subject is chorus. She plans a career in elementary education. LOIS HENSON a 12-year student, has been a member of FHA and chorus during her years in Richland High School. Her major interest has been in business courses. She has taken typing, shorthand, clerical practice and bookkeeping. Her plans for the future are to get married. WARD ALAN LEDBETTER entered RHS his freshman year, from Swedeborg elementary school. He has taken vocational agri- culture all four years, and has been a member of the FFA. His senior year he was an officer of that organization. GARRY JEFFRIES came to RHS from Laquey elementary school as a freshman. He played basketball his freshman and sophomore years. He has taken a course in draft- ing. His favorite subjects are physical education and biology. His plans for the future are indefinite. PATRICIA DECKER came to RHS in 1965 from Swedeborg. She w-as a member of both the paper and annual staffs, and was a member of FHA all four years. She has also been involved in chorus and glee club all four years. She found time among her activities to also be a faithful member of the pep club. She played volleyball her junior year. Her favorite subjects are clerical practice and shorthand. 42 LINDA STARMER a 12-year student, helps with the office duties each morning. She is a member of FHA, and has been an officer of that organization. Linda was also a great help to the annual and paper staffs her senior year. Her favorite subjects are those pertaining to business. DENNIS OURSBOURN a 12-year student, played baseball four years and basketball his first two years. Denny belonged to Letterman's Club for four years. He also took a variety of industrial arts courses. CANDY SAMS a 4-year member of chorus, has participated in the district and state music contests. She was in the junior class play, a class secretary, member of the student council, and participated in speech and typing contests. Candy was treasurer, then president of Regional FHA. She was a librarian, member of the office staff, and participated in volleyball. Her favorite subjects are advanced algebra and speech. DAVID GIFFORD came to us as a freshman from Laquey. He has been a member of FFA all four years of high school. He was an officer his sophomore, junior, and senior years. He has attended both district and state con- tests all four years. He attended Boys State and won an REA trip to Washington, D.C. in the summer of 1968. His favorite subjects are vocational ag- riculture and algebra. ROBIN SALSMAN a student council member, was junior class pres- ident. He participated in chorus all four years. Robin, a 12-year student, has attended music con- tests each year and won high ratings. His favorite subjects are music and English. He plans to attend SWBC, preach, and teach voice. VICKY ROBERSON came here from Laquey her freshman year. She was a member of the junior play cast, and has been a class officer two years. She participated in chorus three years. She was an FHA Regional officer, as well as a local chapter officer. Vicky is also a member of the annual and paper staffs, and was Tri-M treasurer. She plans to study fashion design and merchandising. ROY PETERSON came to Richland from Waynesville, Missouri, in 1960. His freshman and sophomore years he took vocational agriculture and was a member of FFA. His favorite subject in high school was metals. His plans are to attend Draughon's Business College in Springfield. DORITA SUE SULLENS came to Richland from Stoutland in the 7th grade. Her freshman year she held the office of band reporter. She has participated in chorus, band, volleyball, pep club, paper staff, glee club, girls sextet, and FHA. She was in the junior play, and was a Tri-M officer. She was annual photog- rapher her senior year. She participated in the district music contests for three years. Her favorite subjects are chorus and speech. SANDY KING came to Richland in the 7th grade from Dixon. Her major interest was history. She was a librarian for two years, and was a member of the annual staff and paper staff. She also par- ticipated in the intramural volleyball games. She was in chorus her freshman year. During her senior year she left RHS. KARLA PYLE a member of the paper staff, took three years of home economics. She came to RHS her sophomore year from Fort Leonard Wood, where she was on the girl’s soccer team her freshman year. Her favorite subjects are English and speech. ED SCHUTT came to RHS at the beginning of his sophomore year. He came from the Lynnwood Junior High School, Lynnwood, Washington. He took typing his junior year. His favorite subjects are phys- ical education and metals. He plans to join the Navy and study electronics. KATHY DECKER came to Richland when she was in second grade, left, and came back to join us in high school. She worked on the annual staff her senior year and typed for the paper. Through all her high school years she participated in chorus and FHA, was on the volleyball team, was in glee club three years. Her favorite subjects are typing and shorthand. She plans a career as a secretary. She is our Annual Queen. KATHIE McCANN a 12-year student, majored in business and science. She also took home economics and chorus, and was a member of FHA. She was on the office staff, as well as the paper and annual staffs her senior year. She was on the volley- ball team. Her favorite subjects were chemistry, biology and clerical practice. TOM THARPE came to Richland Schools from Fort Leonard Wood when he was in the sixth grade. He took vocational agriculture his freshman year, and also shop courses. During his senior year he took typing and bookkeeping. His future plans are indefinite. DON BOHANNON a 12-year student, has taken a variety of science courses. Don sold advertising for the annual and he was a photographer. His junior year, he served on the student council. His future plans include college. He was a member of Tri-M and the junior play cast. SHIRLEY GRAVES a member of the volleyball team her junior year, came to RHS from Placerville, California. Among her activities were chorus and FHA, in which she was involved her Junior and senior years. Her favorite subjects are bookkeeping, chorus and typing. She was one of the electors chosen from the senior class to elect cheerleaders. Her future plans are to attend college, and perhaps to study cosmetology. BONNIE MASON a band member her first and third years, and li- brarian her senior year, came to Richland High School from Monroe City, Missouri. As a fresh- man she participated in the band contests at Mexico, Missouri. Her favorite subjects are home economics and shorthand. She plans to attend the College of Commerce in Springfield, Mo. JOHN LENTZ came to RHS from Owensville, Missouri. He has taken several shop courses, general shop, wood- working, metals, and carpentry. His favorite sub- jects are metals, physical education and mathe- matics. He plans to attend a diesel and automotive school. GARRETT SHETLER has taken several industrial arts courses during his years at Richland High School. He played in- tramural volleyball his sophomore, Junior and senior years. TERRI LEE HARRIS a member of the junior play cast, Joined the girls' volleyball team her sophomore and junior years. Her other interests include home econom- ics, which she took for three years, FHA her freshman and junior years, and working on the paper staff her senior year. Terri hopes to con- tinue her education. KAY CAMPBELL a 12-year student, likes to sing, and was a mem- ber of chorus all of the years she was in Richland High School. She has a special interest in business courses, and has taken typing, shorthand and clerical practice. LAURA PAYNE an annual staff member, plans to work as a speech therapist. As well as being a faithful member of FHA, Laura was a member of the chorus her four years of high school. She played volleyball her freshman and sophomore years. BILLY HENSON a 12-year student, was a member of the barfd for three years. Although he was working hard for the basketball team, he found time to join the Richland- aires singing group his senior year. Bill's future plans include college at SWBC, and going out for track while he is there. SUSAN NEWELL a member of the volleyball team for three years, was a member of FHA all four years of high school. She took chorus her junior year, and was a mem- ber of the paper staff her senior year. MANDY VAUGHN a member of the Richlandaires music group during her senior year, came to RHS from Buff- alo, Missouri, during 1964. Since then she has been an active member of FHA. She has taken typing and clerical practice, among other sub- jects. Her plans for the future are indefinite. VERGENA WILSON came to RHS as a freshman from Laquey ele- mentary school. She was a participant of chorus during her freshman year. She enjoys book- keeping and clerical practice, and has been a member of the paper staff. Her plans are to get married and go to work. ARTHUR ALEXANDER a 12-year student of Richland schools, says that his future plans are to join the Navy. During his high school years he took drafting and other in- dustrial courses, and worked on the job corps. PATRICIA LIGHT a 12-year student, took band all four years. She was a member of Tri-M for three years, and a member of the paper staff for two years. She was a librarian and band reporter her junior year. Her favorite subjects are geometry, algebra, and science. CONNIE TUCKER a librarian her senior year, is a 12-year stu- dent of Richland schools. She participated in band her freshman, sophomore and junior years, and chorus her freshman year. She was also on the paper staff during her senior year. DAVID CHAMBERLAIN came to RHS from Calumet Junior High School. He participated in intramural sports all four years. He has taken drafting, metals, wood- working and general shop, as well as typing and one year of vocational agriculture. His favorite subject is sports. WANDA SOUTHARD plans to become an elementary school teacher after attending college. In high school she par- ticipated in FHA for four years, chorus for three years, and glee club one year. During her soph- omore year and junior years she belonged to Tri- M. She attended a drivers education clinic one year. Her favorite subjects are history, English, and chorus. She came to RHS from Laquey. JOHN PRUITT was treasurer of FFA his senior year, and has been a member of that organization all four years. He came to Richland from Owensville, and has played baseball two years. His future plans are to go to an electronics school. JUANITA MASSEY major interest is in the field of business, and she plans to continue this study at the Springfield Col- lege of Commerce. She participated in volleyball three years. She also sang in chorus one year. She would like to be a medical secretary. LINDA WALL worked as a typist on both the annual and paper staffs. As a member of FHA for three years, and chorus for one year, she has a wide variety of interests. She came in 1964 from Swedeborg, and has played volleyball for three years. Her favor- ite subjects are biology and clerical practice, and she would like to train to become a medical assistant. JIMMIE MILLER came to Richland in 1959 from Laquey. In high school his favorite subjects have been science and history. After graduation Jimmie plans to attend Ozark Bible College, and then continue his studies at a business college. MARY BETH M1TSCHELE co-editor of the school paper, has majored in business subjects. During her junior year she participated in the typing contest at Rolla and served as class treasurer. Her other activities include librarian her freshman and junior years and working on the annual. She came to RHS from Swedeborg. She plans to attend Draughon's Business College. The Individual Melts Into the , The Group Into The Mass, The Mass Into The Whole . . . 50 classes Barbara Warren-President Betty Seay-V. President Junior Class Officers 52 Rita Williams-Secretary Wilma Southard-Treasurer George Adklson Charles A lana Mary Alexander Debra Atterberry Tom Becker Sid Belshe Sandra Black Linda Carnes Juniors Confidently Enter Their Third Year Michele Harroun Terry Henson Kathy Hill Mike Howlett 54 Shirley Carter Johnny Davis Kenneth Echelberry L. E. Gibson Marsha Hutton Randy Hutson Ed Jackson Murray Jensen Mary Driskell Roy Gordon Mary Durreman Arthur Gormley Wayne Johnson Dennis Lambeth Gary Jones Randy Latham Mike Kays George Lentz Steve Kramer Marion Light Larry Ogle Marsha Ogle Cora Perrine Ronnie Powell Brenda McDaniel Wayne Melton Roy Mitchele Wade Mullins Jeannie Miller Ricky Myers James Mitchele Don Newell Tammy Prewett John Quesenberry 57 Linda Quesenberry Sam Rollins Danny Salsman Betty Seay Virgie Shelton Morris Sherman Beverly Smith Peggy Smith J. M. Winfrey Wilma Southard Bill Warren Flora Storie Valerie Warren Barbara Warren Rita Williams Barton Warren Randy Wilson Jeff Zeigenbein 59 Don York-President Gerry Johnson-V. President Sophomore Class Officers 60 Debbie Gilbert-Secretary Kenny Brown-Treasurer Sophomore Class Favorites Don York Karen Ogle I Mike Bailey Barbara Barnes Mary Ann Beasley Glenda Bedinghaus Ed Boyd Jon Brown Rex Becker Kenny Brown Sophomores Begin a Second Year James Decker James Denney Paul Gifford Debbie Gilbert Louies Bunton Allen Clevenger David Cain Tom Carnes Ramona Clemens Beverly Cox Fred Cundiff Mike Cundiff Of High School Life Gloria Gann James Gibson Danny Goosen Doug Gormley Debra Graves Robert Hasty Carolyn Graves Stanley Harmon Virginia Henry Melody Hunter Charlotte Harris Gerry Johnson The Second Year Is More Robert Miller Joyce Mitchele Marty Morgan Diane Murphy Linda King Cameron Longnecker Debra McMahon Linnie Magee Phyllis Lowe Mike Mahy Mary McDaniel Raymond Miller Demanding And More Rewarding Judy Mitschele Larry Moore Karen Ogle Sam Parker David Posten Tom Scheerer Mike Richardson Diana Shelton Nancy Richardson Paula Shockley Rusty Schleifer Tom Skelton Biologists Puzzle Over Charles Smith Rodney Sullens Kevin Smith Dennis Thornsberry Curtis Stone Max Thornsberry Joey Stout James William Leaves And Insects Ray Powell-President Beverly Brittain-V. President Freshman Class Officers 68 Jacque Payne-Secretary Ray Lynne Goforth-Treasurer Jane Adams Don Brown Pat Avery Mike Brown Ricky Baker Beverly Brittian Velta Campbell Ellen Carpenter Freshmen Enter Anxiously Some of the beautiful Freshmen pose during FHA initiation. Carlton Fountain Danny Geiler Sheryl Harris Marshall Harroun Patsy Carter Roxanne Dean Ellis Clark Doris Dougan Debbie Culler Ronnie Driskell Paula Decker Carolyn Earp Rae Lynn Goforth Ronnie Green Darlene Henson Kathy Henson Darrell Henson Ellis Hobbs Janet Hicks Frank Hill Melvin Hoffman Randy Howlett George Hill Tim Hutson The First Weeks Are Charla Long Wm. Longnecker Richard Moore Vera Moore Carlene Jackson Marsha Kensinger Karen Jennings Rebecca Jennings Darlene Lawrence Mary Lentz Connie Jones Wanda Lee Hectic And Exciting Letha Massa Margie McCann 73 Vonda Moore Steve Mullins Ruby Newberry Barbara Myers Gary Ogle Norma Nelson Pam Owen Opan Newberry David Posten They Choose Their 74 Don Schutt Harold Sears Lonnie Shelton Roy Shoun Jacque Payne Christine Pemberton Bobby Peterson Sherry Pyle Cathy Roberson Patricia Robinson Ray Powell David Rushing First Class Officers MaryStarmer Debbie Tharpe Erma Thornsberry Dwight Tidquist Charlotte Thornsberry Connie Thornsberry Sharon Tucker David Vaughn Ninety Freshmen Form Our Largest Class Kathleen Warren Paul Wood Calvin York FRESHMEN Eddie Howlett Paula Decker Erma Thornsberry Danny Gieler Doug Sals man Janice Quesenberry Kenny Ellis SOPHOMORE Linnie Magee Man's Primal Need And Driving Force Is.. . ORQanizAtion 79 Row 1: Mrs. Fulbright, Sandy King, Jan Cowan, Patricia Light, Dorita Sullens, Linda Starmer, Janice Scheerer, Man- dy raughn, Bonnie Mason, Leah Workman. 2: Connie Tucker, Linda Wall, Kathy Decker, Duane Johnson, Terry Chance, Jim Goforth, Doug Kirk, Billy Henson. 3: Mary Beth Mitschele, Patricia Decker, Sharia Gilbert, Laura Payne, Candy Sams, Mary Fowler, Con Bohannon. 4: Terri Harris, Kathie McCann, Juanita Massey, Vicky Roberson, Kay Campbell Publications The annual staff (on this page) worked throughout the year to tell the story of our 1969 school year. They spent long hours selling advertising, outlining the annual, cutting pictures, typing copy, pasting pictures, and trying to organize each section of the yearbook so that it was as nearly perfect as possible. Jan Cowan, Janice Scheerer, and Leah Workman were chosen by the faculty to be co-editors. To them fell the task of seeing that everything was included correctly and on schedule. Mrs. Fulbright spent much of her time aiding them and guiding them, and the paper staff. Bear Facts”, our school paper, was put out by the paper staff (on the facing page), headed by the editors, Mary Ann Fowler and Mary Beth Mitschele. They proofread and compiled articles of interest to the student body. Clerical practice typed and composed the articles. ANNUAL REPRESENTATIVES: Valerie War- ren, junior; Cathy Roberson, freshman; Glenda Bedinghaus, sophomore. Row 1: Connie Tucker, Karla Pyle, Kay Campbell, Linda Starmer. 2: Mary Beth Mitschele, Patricia Light, Mandy Vaughn, Dorita Sullens, Linda Wall, Terri Harris. 3: Bonnie Mason, Sandy King, Vergena Wilson, Lois Henson, Kathie McCann, Juanita Massey. 4: Leah Work- man, Susan Newell, Kathy Decker, Patricia Decker, Mary Ann Fowler. Reporters: Seated-Janet Hicks, freshman; Tammy Prewett, junior; Leah Workman, senior; Diane Murphy, sophomore- Standlng-Roy Mitschele, FFA; Betty Seay, cheerleading; Murray Jensen, Lettermen; Barbara Warren, FHA; Randy Latham, band. 81 Future Homemakers of America We are the Future Homemakers of America. We face the future with warm courage and high hope. This is only a part of the FHA's creed. FHA helps further the interest in home economics. There are two very important words in this creed. These are we and 'hope '. In order for FHA'ers to make progress, we have to work together as one unit. Hope is sing- ular, symbolizing one common hope and one common goal. If we work together with this hope , we can make great progress. This year was different for our organization. Mrs. Shelton was to be our sponsor, but during the first semester she was forced to leave us. Mrs. Belshe was our temporary sponsor; her place was taken by Mrs. Patsy Luther. 82 I' HA is proud of two of our chapter members: Candy Sams, our Regional President, and Vicky Roberson, our Regional Recreation Leader. They worked very hard to make our regional or- ganization a better one. bveryone worked hard to make our joint FFA-FHA Christmas Party something to remember. Our candidates for queen were: Candy Sams, Linnie Magee, Kathleen Warren, and Mary Ann Fowler. The king candidates were: Kerry Payne, Don York, James Gibson, and Mike Kays. Ward Ledbetter crowned Kerry Payne and Mary Ann Fowler as the Christmas King and Queen. Our thanks goes to our Chapter mothers for this year: Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Ogle, and Mrs. Long, who guided us on many trips. 83 Future FHA Officers Standing L to K: Jacque Payne, song lead- er; Linda Starmer, Sergeant-at-arms; Flora Storie, degree chairman; Barbara Warren, Reporter; Melva Cole, devotional leader. Valerie Warren, recreational leader. Seated L to R: Sandra Black, treasurer; Linda Wall, vice-president; Mary Ann Fowler, president; Sharia Gilbert, secretary; Jan Cowan, par- liamentarian: Leah Workman, historian. First Row: John Pruitt, David Gifford, Kerry Payne, Larry Ogle, Ward Ledbetter, Roy Mitschele, Second Row: James Smith, Don York. Kenny Brown, Kenny Parker, Gerry Johnson, Max Thornsberry, Paul Gifford, Third Row: John Brown. Mike Kays, Randy Wilson, Dennis Thornsberry, Don Newell, John Davis, Tom Carnes. Fourth Row: Melvin Hoffman, David Vaughn, John Quesenberry, Mike Brown, Ronnie Driskell, David Shelton, James Gibson, Dennis Lambeth. Fifth Row: George Hill, Lonnie Shelton, J. R. Smith, Darrell Henson, Ronnie Powell, James Mitschele, Ricky Ellzey. F.F A. Officers Larry Ogle, Secretary; Johnny Pruitt, Treas- urer; David Gifford, Vice-President; Kerry Payne, President: Roy Mitschele, Reporter; Ward Ledbetter, Sentinel. Fanners of America The Richland FFA started out the new year right in the spring of 1968 by having a parliamentary procedure team made up entirely of Freshmen win the state contest. Later they gave demonstrations before the State FHA Camp and the speech department of Hillcrest High School in Springfield. Other contestants and ratings in the State Contests were: Creed Speaking, 3rd place Radio Team, 4th place; Field Crops, 2nd place. During the summer at the fairs, the Chapter won a total of $1734.35 in prize money. It was won by Kerry Payne with Registered Berkshire hogs, Tom Carnes with Registered Holsteins, and Dennis Thornsberry, John Brown, Max Thornsberry, Don York and James Gibson, with Registered Angus. The Chap- ter won 28 Grand Champion awards, 13 Reserve Champion awards, and 156 blue ribbons. Six boys from the Chapter entered judging contests. They won 1st and 2nd places at West Plains, and 5th place at Potosi. They also won trophies at these contests. Par iamentan m Procedure Team Kenny Brown, Paul Gifford, Charles Smith, Don York, Max Thornsberry, Gerry Johnson, and Sam Parker. 85 86 (Left to Right) Front row: Joyce Mitschele, Paula Shocklev, Connin Tucker, Mary Ann Fowler. Second row: Karen Scott, Vercena Wilson, Bonnie Mason, Linda Pemnerton, Marsha Hutton. Third row: Douc Kirk, Billy Henson, Barton warren, Sid Belshe. 6 87 Librarians High School Band - Front Row: Larry Moore, David Vaughn, Monty Morgan, Cameron Longanecker. Row 2: Patric- ia Light, Margaret McCann, Debra Atterberry, Diana Shelton, Leah Workman. Row 3: Joey Stout, Randy Latham, Thomas Skelton, Ellis Clark, Kenny Ellis. Bands The music department was kept quite busy this year, with two new teachers. Heading the in- strumental department was Mr. C. W. Fike, who organized three bands which practiced at different times and played at numerous occasions. OFFICERS President- Debra Atterberry Vice President- Leah Workman Sec. Treas.- Joe Stout Reporter- Randy Latham PEP BAND - Front Row: Iris Wilson, David Harrison, Kathy Moore. Row 2: Patricia Light, Gall Johnson, Thomas Skelton, Margie Becker, Leah Workman, David Vaughn, Larry Moore. Row 3: Marion Light, Diana Shelton, Debra Atterberry, Joey Stout, Sam Rollins, Monty Morgan. GRADE SCHOOL BAND - Front Row: James Dodd, Glenn Dodd, Ricky Landreth, Manfred Sherman, Diana Hicks, Kathy Moore. Row 2: Bruce Ogle, David Harrison, Terry Richardson, Jim Richardson, Kim Roam, Amber Boyd, Iris Wilson, Yvonne Ogle. Row 3: Terry McNeil, Jim Brackett, Ricky Moore, Richard York, Ricky Hooker, Bruce Reynolds, Darrell Coffman, Janel Fisher, Teresa Ogle. Row 4: Ronnie McMahon, David Gibson, Martha Findley, Margie Becker, Dennis Findley, Ricky Johnson, Gail Johnson, Pamela Sheeley, Suzy Woody, Cheri Thornsberry. 89 Row 1: Ricky Moore, Joey Stout, Harold Sears, Ray Powell, Terry Henson, Norman Perkins. 2: Mar- ion Light, Kevin Smith, Wade Mullins, Frankie Hill. 3: David Cain, Tim Hutson. 4: Randy Hutson, Roy Gordon Vocal Groups Row 1: Carolyn Earp, Beverly Cox, Robin Salsman, Gary Jones, Danny Salsman, Morris Sherman, Eddie Boyd, Karen Bedinghaus, Karen Scott. 2: Linda Carnes, Dee Bunton, Martha Durreman, Sandra Black, Phyllis Lowe, Mandy Vaughn, Kathleen Warren, Charla Long. Karen Bedinghaus, Karen Scott, Glenda Bedlnghaus, Leah Workman, Judy Starks, Mandy Vaughn, Patti Robinson, Dorita Sullens, Candy Sams, Sharia Gilbert, Charla Long, Melva Cole. Joey Stout, Wade Mullens, Kevin Smith, David Cain, Ray Powell, Harold Sears, Eddie Boyd, Danny Salsman, Billy Henson, Terry Adkison, Robin Salsman, Doug Kirk. Mr. Carl Moman was the vocal instructor, and helped us plan a number of different projects. In the fall we had a carnival to help raise money to promote the activities of the Richlandaires. This group was organized primarily for entertainment for clubs, churches and special occasions. We sang everything from madrigal selections to the currently popular songs. On December 15 the whole music department presented a Christmas program which drew a large crowd and was very well received. In the spring the vocal groups presented a musical comedy, Oklahoma . Groups and individuals also participated in the district and state music contests. Leah Mary Ann Debbie Karen Dorita Sharia Candy Vicky Marsha Lois Patti Judy Patricia Laura Connie Melva Shirley Susan Kay Mary Paula Kathy Doris Velta Glenda Janet 91 FIRST ROW: L to R: Coach Kelly Degraffenreid; Sam Rollins; L. E. Gibson; Bill Warren; Wayne Johnson; Don York; Coach Robert Jones. SECOND ROW: Eddie Boyd; Danny Salsman; Ricky Myers; Steve Kramer; Murry Jensen; Rodney Sullens; Arthur Gormely; James Gibson; Morris Sherman. THIRD ROW: Doug Kirk; John Pruitt; Bill Henson; Dennis Oursbourn; Jim Goforth; Duane Johnson; Terry Adkinson. Lettermen’s Club The 68-69 Lettermen's Club was comprised of 21 members, all varsity lettermen. In March the Lettermen’s Club traveled to Kansas City for the NAIA Tournament. OFFICERS; L to R: Duane Johnson, Vice President; Murry Jensen, Secretary; Terry Adkinson, President; Don York, Treasurer. The Mental, As Well As The Physical, Is Brought To Highest Capacity Through . . . SDORtS Miss Rae Lynne Goforth, Freshman Miss Debra Atterberry, Junior 97 Terry Adkison Donald Lee York L. E. Gibson “Bears’’ Basketball Schedule 1968- 1969 Nov. 5, Stoutland (There) Nov. 8, Dixon (There) Nov. 11-16, B-Team Tournament at Dixon Nov. 19, - Crocker (There) Nov. 22, - Conway (Here) Nov. 26, - Licking (There) Dec. 2-7, - Frisco Tournament at Stoutland Dec. 10. - Camdenton (Here) Dec. 13, - Newburg (There) Dec. 17, - Plato (There) Dec. 20, - Lebanon (There) Dec. 30-Jan. 4 - Iberia Tournament Jan. 7, - Dixon (Here) Jan. 10, - Plato (Here) Jan. 17, - Conway (There) Jan. 24, - Waynesville (There) Jan. 28, - Iberia (Here) Feb. 3-7, - Lebanon Tournament Feb. 11, - Licking (Here) Feb. 14, - Stoutland (Here) Feb. 18, - Crocker (Here) Feb. 24-March 1 - Regional March 10-14, - B-Team Tournament at Camdenton Coach DeGraffenreid Coach Jones Left to Right: Asst. Coach Robert Jones; Doug Kirk, Sam Rollins, Arthur Gormley, L. E. Gibson, Don York, Rick Myers, Murray Jenson, Danny Salsman, Bill Henson, Terry Adkison, Bill Warren, Wayne Johnson, Coach Kelly DeGraffenreid; Managers: Sid Belshe and Steve Kramer. The A Team Bears The 1969 Richland Bears had a lot of spirit and enthusiasm, both off and on the floor. They went into each game ready to fight and win, but, win or lose, they kept the good sportsman's attitude. This year they were joined by two new coaches, Kelly DeGraffenreid, aided by Robert Jones. They helped the boys accept victory as well as defeat, and led them to second place victories in the Frisco League and Iberia Invitational Tournaments. The first game of the year in October was preceded by the Snake Dance. The cheerleaders helped build lots of school spirit and enthusiasm, and they kept it going all through the season. This year sixteen electors chose ten girls from the cheerleading candidates. These girls showed lots of ability and drive all through the season in helping the Bears on to victory. 100 A Team Cheerleaders 102 “B” Team Richland's Junior Bears proved to be one of the toughest B teams in this area. They com- piled a fine 15-3 regular season mark with a second place win in the Dixon B Tournament, and they were seeded third in the Camdenton tournament. The young Bears were also the Frisco League champs, with an 11-1 record. This year's team worked hard and used their size and ability, along with a lot of hustle, to mold their fine season. They will all be back next year fighting for positions on the varsity. Congratulations on a successful year. The members are: Top Row: Eddie Boyd, Rodney Sullens, Wayne Johnson, James Gibson, Sam Rollins, Doug Salsman. Bottom Row: Coach DeGraffenreid, Mike Richardson, Harold Sears, David Vaughn, Assistant Coach Mr. Jones. Freshman Team Back Row: Harold Sears, Norman Perkins, Ronnie Driskell, Montey Morgan, Ray Powell. Front Row: Darrell Henson, Dwight Tidquist, David Vaughn, Mike Brown. “B” Team Cheerleaders Jacque Payne Diane Murphy Debbie Gilbert Kathleen W arren Beverly Cox 103 Homecoming 1969 8th Grade Basketball Team Back, left to right: Greg Hasty, Larry Wilson, Marivln Cundiff, Gary Henson, Bobby Fisher, Darrel Coffman, Randy Miller. Front: Ricky Hooker, Tim Gormley, Dennis Moore, Don Ziegenbein, Richard Newell, Tommy Clark. 8th Grade Cheerleaders Janice Noe Elaine Lercher Yvonne Ogle Bobette Gibson Pam Sheely 7th Grade Basketball Team Back left to right: Frank Roam, Clint Atterberry, Charles Dugan, Mark Bowen, Terry Jennings, Tony Morgan. Front: Steve Hooker, Dennis Wilson, David Pemberton, Mike Webster, Jimmy Smith, Jerry Earp. 7th Grade Cheerleaders Mary Ann York, Mary Lynn Murphy, Lynn Parker, Donna Shockley, Terri Starmer 107 Learning To Get Along With Others Is Important In . . . 108 QRAde school 109 Eighth Grade James Alexander Ricky Beasley Margie Becker Vicky Cain Russell Clemens Darrel Coffman Brenda Cox Joyce Cundiff Marvin Cundiff Anna Lou Denney Kathy Dowden Donna Downing Bobby Fisher Mark Fountain Bobbette Gibson Timmy Gormley Reavil Hankins John Harris Mike Harrison Greg Hasty Janice Henley Terry Henry Charles Henson Gary Henson Penny Henson Steven Henson Ricky Hooker Kathy Luttrell Don McMahon Junior Meyer Lillian Miller Randy Miller Lloyd Mitchele Gene Moore Rex Mullins Richard Newell Y vonne Ogle Jerry Payne Crystal Preschel Phyllis Robinson Christime Schmitz Joyce Schultz ft Lynn Mullins Mary L. Murphy Frank Meyer Pam Sheeley Lester Shoun Gene Sloan n 1,0 Theresa Ogle Lynn Parker Dana Pasley i ; C' Gary Wilson Bill Winfrey Don Zeigenbein i' ■V Seventh Grade David Pemberton June Powell Frank Roam Julia Scheerer Clint Leonard Shelton Atterberry Kay Barnes Mark Bowen Angela Boyd Paul Shelton Donna Shockley Rita Dodd Gregory Dougan Betty Downing Jerry Earp Linda Shoun Gary Smith Dennis Findley Dalene Fritts Marta Halter Steven Harris Jimmy Smith Terri Starmer Mary Henry Azalee Henson Brenda Henson Eugene Hobbs SL Shirley Starmer Randy Swain Steven Hooker Terry Jennings Ricky Johnson Robert Lentz v A Marsha Thornsberry Bobby Tucker Lawrence McDaniel Larry Miller Tony Morgan Bruce Warren Sharon Wilson Mike Webster Kathy York 7 r • x Al rf r % iuk V William West Mary Ann York William Wildforster Johnnie Zeigenbein Bob Williams Joyce Zeigenbein Dennis Wilson Sixth Grade Dennis Clevenger Sandra Cox Janet Davis Karen Evans Jimmy Fisher David Goosen Sandra Graves David Harrison Lois Harris Betty Henley Jessica Henson Joyce Henson Linda Henson Ricky Jennings Doug Johnson Gail Johnson Betty Jones RicRy Landreth Walter Long Richard Luttrell Janette Massa Ricky McMahon John Donald McNeil Miller Sharon Cathy Miller Moore Patty Eugene Moore Noe Bruce Ogle Bruce Reynolds Terry Richardson Cindy Robinson Jackie Shelton Manfred Sherman Mark Shipley James Shoun Iris W ilson Merrily Witt V - i a Janice Willoughby Larry Zeigenbein Paula Smith Sandra Smith Donna Starmer John Vaughn Fifth Grade m O r v Ift itHK r- v ft ft n 1 -o ; T Thk .D A « r'A VI r 4 Roy Janice Matt Alexander Barnes Bedinghaus Julia Glenn James Davis Dodd Dodd Randy Diana Roy Henson Hicks McCann Amber James Karen Boyd Brackett Breuer Martha Janel David Findley Fisher Gibson Johnny Ronald Terri McDaniel McMahon McNeil Julie Cain Eddie Henry Dwight Melton 113 Carol Ann Metts Robert Meyer Brenda Miller Patty Miller Barry Mullins Lavonne Myers Douglas Nelson Mark Noe Dale Pasley Jim Richardson Kim Roam Becky Roberts Barbara Schmitz Raymond Scott Dennis Shelton Douglas Shivers Jeanne Smith Cheryl Thornsberry Fourth Grade Linda Beasley Julie Brackett Pamela Dougan Randy Dowden Earl Downing Tom Fisher Donna Flynn Bruce Gilbert A A' J •A ' k K 1 Q rflv James Vice Belinda Wilson Suze Woody Richard York Gary Zeigenbein 114 c? 1 V- m n ' i Hi nj C7 ' X f V v ,’V A - . 1 5 . Cecilia Ogle Holly Shipley Lucy Perkins Thomas Stockley Holly Poeschel George Stockdale Jr ; Debra Goforth Stephen Harrison Johnny Henry Alice Henson Mark Holdman Sandra Howlett Sharon Howlett Susan Jennings Dana Johnson Kevin Johnson Bill Jones Joan King Jeff Kramer Joyce LaQuey Melody Maxey Terry Pyles Bryan Tucker Eric McDaniel Terry McDaniel Danny McNeil Sharon Mets David Miller Erma Mitschele r • V 1� e • i Mike Reynolds Frankie Tucker Arney Robinson Reba Tucker Ingrid Sherman Vicki Young V w C ,) ► 1 i • 115 Third Grade i Carol Light Becki Long Gayla Luttrell Ann Kazyaka Sandra McDaniel Janet Miller Elizabeth Barnes Becky Beasley Betsy Bohannon Bronda Boyd Janet Brackett Terry Braswell Steven Callahan Tony Deering William Edwards George Fenton Phillip Findley Susan Leighton-Floyd Cheri Gan John Gibson Regina Hendricks David Henry Kevin Henson Sandy Hooker x � — 116 Billie Myers Reggie Peters Mike Nelson Pearl Reynolds Deborah Pasley Sherry Roam Denise Payne Beth Roberts Frankie Pemberton Dale Shelton Paulette Perkins Bradley Smith Linda Peters Doug Tidquist .1p • r. A w • 4m r .. f A A •� a k L' r . k 'F Linda McDaniel ■4 % J hi i • 1' J —— .ft ,'A : Mike McNeil David Trower Kent Yarnell Raymond Warden Lisa York Rae Ann Williams Kenny York Jacquetha Willoughby Randy York Donnie Wyant Dannie Zeigenbein Second Grade Cindy Moseley iv j Ml ♦ ♦ fll msSSStA A (?) . •. • . v ♦ � jr Hi� , v � r A i W-, ' i Ronnie Aulbach Brenda Kay Beasley Roberta Boals Quentin Brown Julie Dively John Downing Janet Fowler Danny Henry Mary Ann Henson Ricky Hobbs Alan Hold man Teresa Holloway Stacy Kazyaka Cathy Leighton-Floyd Lisa Lundh Bonnie McDaniel Doyle Massa Monte Maxey David Messer Cindy Moore Donna Mullins Helen Perkins Connie Sheeley Jeff Sheeley Donna Shelton Jimmy Shockley David Smith Timothy Fike Jr. Harris Naomi Harris Rex Harrison Teena Steward Ronnie Wilson Donnie Tanner, Jr. Larry York Debbie Tucker Tammy Young Beth W ebster Lowell Zeigenbein Gordon Hasty Terri Henry First Grade Rodney Henson Mike Hooker Kenny Jackson Bill Adams Gene Avery Cathy Baker Darrell Jeffries Tammie Knapp Traci Lundh Kim Baker David Baughman Mike Belshe Bobby McNeil Marty Mahy Mark Martin Eddie Braswell Teresa Breuer Jimmie Carson Gregory Maxey Eddie Moore Kenneth Morse Oliver Charlton Shari Charlton Warren Decker David Nelson Johnny Newberry Renee Orebaugh Jimmy Dering Barbara Dippert Bruce Earp Randy Peters Connie Posten Lori Powers 118 Kenneth Edwards dh ft ft T rower Tucker Warden William Honda Judy Willoughby Woodard Young Janet Rodabough Mike Rushing Gina Saltz Mary Jane Shelton Eldon Shivers Connie Smith Lea Ann Starmer Dorothy Stockdale John Swadley David Testa Kindergarten Belinda Barnett Bobby Boals Allison Boyd Lori Cain Brian Davenport Mike Davenport Clifford Davis Jr. Janice Dippert Casey Dively Andy Findley Lisa Flynn Terry Gan Marie Garner Judy Henson Lisa Henson 119 [ ■ —I % - - 120 Mary Henson Y vonne Hobbs Brenda Hold man Tammy Holloway Paul Hooker Mark Howlett Pamela Howlett Christy Johnson Steven Phillips Janice P osten Patty Powell Ronald f.V Brenda Shockley Kristy Smith David Kenneth Kazyaka Schmitz Vicky Craig Knapp Wilson Rita Witt Tammy York Brenda Salsman Sherri Leighton-Floyd Mark Mahy Ronnie Messer Brian Moore Special Education Darryl Pasley Leah Ann Patton Jerrell Judith Lewis Wayne Jewellene Gene Rodabaugh Steward Steward Stockdale 1st, grade Johnny Eads Jason Lee 2nd grade Ricky York 3rd grade Mike Simrell Clifford York Christopher Harris 4th grade Holly Poeshell Bill Avery Jacky Squires 5th grade Deborah Ellzey Rex York Douglas Simrell Ranay Ellzey 6th grade Gregory Kramer Eugene Noe Gail Johnson Jacquetha Ellzey 7th grade Roxena Ellzey Jackie Edwards Leonard Shelton 8th grade Mary Squires Marvin Cundiff Tony Belcher Elaine Lercher Joyce Cundiff Janice Noe Special Education Janet George Lee Rowlette Robert Newberry 122 April 13, 1952 March 29, 1968 We, the Seniors of nineteen- hundred and sixty-nine dedicate this yearbook to the memory of Carolyn Sue Henson Her early passing saddened the hearts of all the members of RHS. 124 To Carolyn With Love Bravery, courage-speak the words softly. They can be said of so many lofty people We have known or heard of; People of prestige and even of nobility— Also the ordinary people; those with humility. To Carolyn with love. Such bravery did she display Each and every painful day, A smile always for all she met or heard of. Her school she enjoyed without a grumble; Why do others complain and mumble ? To Carolyn with love. The time grew closer and her pain grew stronger, But she looked like an angel as each day grew longer. Don't groan, don't cry where your friends can hear of. Just step lightly, my child,” Whispered her heavenly Father. Let your golden tresses float gently; It isn't much farther. To Carolyn with love. A gentle breeze touched her cheek and caressed it, Then whispered, Come, oh, come, to the tip Of a star; and there cooed to her a soft white dove. It led her upward, laughing and gay, Where she could see ahead to a happier day. To Carolyn with love. Written in loving memory of Carolyn Sue Henson 125 Mrs. Fulbright at work. About The Annual The annual is the result of hard work on the part of many people. No one person can be said to have made it a success or a failure, but if anyone can be said to be the cause of our success, it would be our fine sponsor. Mrs. Lorene Fulbright. We, the editors, would like to take this opportunity to thank her on behalf of the 1969 annual staff for her patience and for the long hours she de- voted to helping us. Getting the annual ready was a lot of fun and a lot of work, from typing for hours, laying out pages, seeing that the standouts were chosen and the pictures taken, to selling advertising and sorting about two million pictures. By making our annual the best we could, we hope to leave a little of us and our class behind in re- turn for all the memories. Editors: Janice Scheerer, Jan Cowan, and Leah Workman 126 ro C'vCn -n Advemisinq 129 BURLEY'S Lebanon's Modern Department Store Men's Wear Women's Wear Children's Wear Piece Goods Domestics 130 The Best Place to Shop After All K J P W 1390 AM Radio 102.3 FM Stereo Supporting the Richland Bears Oakwood Oil Company Box Z Waynesville, Missouri Metered Fuel Oil Gasoline Motor Oils Solvent 131 Phone 336-4123 York's Snackette The Bears’ Stomping Grounds Since 1927 Payne Chevrolet Phone 765-3293 Jet. 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Commercial Bridal Registry - Available for Your Selections of China, Crystal, Sterling Lebanon Missouri Congratulations to the BAILEY MOTOR COMPANY Class of 69 General Repairs from Automatic Transmissions Wrecker Service DR. WAYNE E. ARMISTEAD, D.D.S. Phone 765-4398 Richland Missouri FLYNN 'S USED CARS Congratulations to the Class of 69 The Most Dependable and the sharpest Cars in town. from LaVERNE'S FLORIST Richland's first and oldest florist Dick Flynn, Proprietor Phone 765-3621 Read LeROY'S FLOWER SHOP THE RICHLAND MIRROR Phone 765-4138 A Newspaper Reflecting the Actions and Aspirations of a Progressive Community 203 West Main Our Sixty-First Year Richland Missouri MANES BLACKSMITH RALPH G. McCOSH INSURANCE AGENCY M. T. Alley Phone 765-3262 Good Luck Seniors 142 Richland Missouri Lime - Fertilizer Compliments of RICHLAND PLANT FOOD SERVICE MILDRED'S BEAUTY SHOP For Service You Can Trust 208 S. Chestnut Phone 765-3254 Richland Missouri PARISH FLORAL GIFTS Best Wishes to the Bill Jo and Bobbie Phone 774-6466 Class of 69 HAMMACK FLORIST WELL'S WESTERN STORE Phone 736-3121 Crocker Buckhorn Overpass RUNER'S SHOE STORE Compliments of (Always a leader) Bobby's Shopping Center BARTLETT'S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Ft. Wood Spur Best Wishes Seniors 69 When Better Shoes Are Made Runer's will have them1 Swedeborg Missouri STANDARD OIL R.F. Powell, Agent LEBANON COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Richland Missouri Top Quality Service and products for the farm and home Best Wishes to Class.of 69 Phone 532-7131 Phone 765-4432 Lebanon Missouri LON A. WILSON GARAGE Complete Repairs, Painting Skelly Gas, Body Work Phone 765-3357 Richland Missouri SIMMONS' BEAUTY SHOP Best Wishes to the Class of '69 Kitty Johnson Ida Simmons Phone 765-3651 Richland Missouri A W ROOTBEER Ft, Wood Spur Creamiest Root Beer in Pulaski County Just down from Woodlane Drive-Inn LYNCH'S St. Roberts l 2-Acre Store F rigidaire R.C.A. Maytag Magic Chef Hoover Sealy Singer Wall to Wall Carpeting Telephone 336-3312 St. Roberts Missouri Congratulations Class of 69 M S MOTORS Your Friendly Dealer Phone 336-3315 Ft. Wood Spur St. Roberts Missouri BEN FRANKLIN FAMILY CENTER Largest Ben Franklin in Missouri Open 9 am to 9 pm 6 days a week IGA FOODUNER Phone 532-2821 42 Complete Departments at every-day low, low priees Complete Automotive Sporting Goods Department Located in: Bobby's Shopping Center on the Ft. Wood Spur Roam's Barber Shop Richland Missouri 145 Star Motel and Package Store East City Route 66 Phone 336-3223 Dennis and Flora Wall, Managers Waynesville Missouri GATEWAY JEWELRY AND GIFTS IGA FOODLINER Bobby's Shopping Center We give top value stamps Silver—Crystal Watch and Jewelry Repair, Stone Setting and Engraving Bakery on Premises Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Phone 336-3432 7 days a week Henry J. and Flo I. Cohn Waynesville Missouri Waynesville Missouri MIDWEST WALNUT CO. Cash Buyer for Walnut Logs and Standing Timber Phone 765-4326 Compliments of FT. WOOD THEATER DOWNTOWN Waynesville, Missouri WOODLINE DRIVE-IN Ft. Wood Spur See WORKMAN'S CAR EXCHANGE For Quality Used Cars Phone 765-3279 Richland Missouri Congratulations Class of 69 French Studios and Camera Store 229 Commercial Lebanon, Missouri 815 Pine Rolla, Missouri Remember—Your Portrait is the Gift that You can Give 147 RICHLAND HARDWARE AND FURNITURE CO., INC. Richland, Missouri Carpeting Complete Home Furnishings M aytag Zenith Hot Point Kelvinator Compliments to the Class of ”69 Phone 765-3522 148 Steve Belshe Horace Belshe Riveria Lanes LUNDH'S SUPER MARKET ompliments of For Quality Foods and Custom Butchering VAUGHN'S SHELL SERVICE CITY BODY SHOP REESE PHARMACY Your Wreck--My Business Prescription Specialists 103 Commercial Bill Decker, Manager Phone 532-4431 Richland Missouri Lebanon, Missouri DRYER'S SHOE STORE YORK'S GARAGE Quality Name Brand Shoes General Repair and Welding For all the Family Highway 7 West Phone 532-5781 Phone 765-3933 Lebanon Missouri Richland Missouri Congratulations Class of 69 Congratulations Class of 69 ROBY ROBERSON'S D and D BEAUTY SHOPPE STANDARD SERVICE Phone 765-3752 Buckhorn Richland Missouri ISO Overpass 'We Sell For Less EVANS SUPER MARKET Richland Missouri Southern Fried Chicken served every evening and Sunday For banquet facilities, call 765-3831 Richland M issouri WORKMAN'S RESTAURANT SCOTTS SHOE STORE WRINKLE'S SUNDRY STORE Complete Line of Shoes for the whole family Phone 765-3291 Purses-Handbags-Hosiery Where RHS Students gather to drink the finest Cokes in town Phone 765-3851 Richland Missouri Richland Missouri RICHLAND TLRE SHOP SNOWDE'S EAST SIDE SERVICE Junction of A and 7 Junction Highway 7 133 Phone 765-3238 Richland Missouri Richland Missouri BRACKETT'S BODY SHOP RICHLAND AUTO CLEANUP SHOP For the best possible results in automobile repairs Richland Missouri Phone 765-4239 Richland Missouri Buck Hooker, Proprietor Compliments of BILLIE 'S BEAUTY INN STRAIN'S DRY CLEANERS Open 9:00 to 5:30 765-4273 Swedeborg Missouri Permanents, Frosting and Styling Richland Missouri H. E. WARR Richland Missouri For all your shopping needs visit the complete Dry Goods Department, the Ben Franklin store, and the Shoe Store. We have been serving the Richland area since 1869. PULASKI COUNTY BANK Giving financial service to Richland area since 1889 Complete banking service for town and country Gordow W. Warren, President Dale Hicks, Cashier Phone 765-3381 Charm-Inn Beauty Salon Latest in Hair Styles Richland, Missouri Po. - 765-3434 Don's Express Line CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS OF '69 Richland, Missouri 765-3753 Springfield, Missouri Un 2-3295 MARK TWAIN MOTORS Products of Ford Motor Company Kwy. '66 East - P.O. Box K Phone 336-3611 157 Waynesville, Missouri 65583 Never again will we pass through these familiar halls as students, hurrying to and from classes. We have enjoyed our years here. The building is left be- hind, but the memories of the good times we have had, the events we've shared, the close friends we have made will never be forgotten. Some of the most cherished moments of our lives were lived during the first three and a half years of our high school life. Even though, in a short time, each of us will be seeking a new life— as homemakers, servicemen, businessmen, and college students, there shall always be a deep fond- ness in our hearts as we think of our days at R.H.S. So, with these thoughts in mind, THE SENIOR CLASS of 1969 says FAREWELL 158 Autographs 159 Autographs m WALSWORTH 160