Roland High School - Ranger Yearbook (Roland, OK)

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Sunshine time! Time when folks eather up kids, baggage, and hotdogs and head for the lake. We cut off our jeans and shake the beach towels free of moth- balls and ole’ Mr. Sun sets his fun-loving spell’on us. This summer was no excep- tion. Kerr Beach was barraged with stu- dents who were ecstatic with their tem- porary freedom. The summer progressed and tans turned to burns, so different forms of entertainment were sought. Concerts were a popular event, and several stu- dents attended the Willie Nelson Fourth of July Picnic, which also included Lynrd Skynyrd. The concert became a special memory because shortly thereafter three members of the Lynrd Skynyrd group were killed in a plane crash. The opening of the Beacon provided close-by job opportunities for many. Most students, although turned off by work, were addicted to the paychecks. Just as the last week of freedom arrived, the world was shocked by Elvis’s death. The world of music seemed doomed to lose some of its most influ- ential people, for Bing Crosby also died later in the year. School began and fall meant rush, but we still found time for T. V. The Yankees came out victorious over the Dodgers in the World Series. New shows were on the top list for discussion, espe- cially such controversial ones as Soap.” Cheryl Ladd replaced Farrah as Charlie's new Angel. With possibility of state champion- ship looming before them, students found football a top priority. Bonfires were held, late band practice became routine, and homecoming plans were all prepared as part of the general melee that fall brought on. becomes Above: Missy tries her luck with the baseball throw while Dwight waits his turn. Left: Getting out of class to practice is part of the excitement of Home- coming practice. SUMMER AND FALL-11

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The leaves change as summer turns to fall. Beau helps the annual staff by taking pictures. Right: Dennis Jeremiah and Tony Nichols help to get the school ready to open. Above: Joe Southern shows off his Reserve Grand Champion. 10-SUMMER AND FALL

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12-MONDAY CO k Right: Lisa Efurd listens attentively as Greg Barnes reminisces about the weekend. Below: A big yuk” for the football boys was summer practice. Center: Tommy Osborne finds the skate- board useful, especially when one is late.