Rush Springs High School - Redskin Yearbook (Rush Springs, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1961 volume:

The REDSKIN Staff THE Editor Shirley Martin Business Manager Clifton Harrison Activities Linda Hanson Organizations Kay Landrum Athletics Mary Seymour J. W. Bess Favorites Gail Yeary Sales Kay James REDSKIN FOR 1961 ADMINISTRATION FACULTY MR. RUSSELL LEWIS B. S. - Central State College M. S. - University of Oklahoma MR. MAC D. VINCENT, JR. B. S. - Southwestern State M. Ed. - University of Oklahoma COMMERCE The educational program is concerned with more than the accumulation of knowledge, development of skill, and improvement of understanding. ENGLISH MRS. IDA LEE ESTES B. A. - Central State MRS. MARY JANE EUBANK B. A. - Oklahoma College for Women The educational program includes the development of attitudes, ideals, and appreciations, and provides opportunities for students to develop abilities, aptitudes, interest, and needs which will help them to function in a democracy. MR. ROGER CHRISTIAN B. A. - Southwestern State M. A. - Colorado State College MR. LEE ROY RILEY B. S. - East Central State SCIENCE An important factor in the success of any instructional program is a good teacher. MATH MRS. REBECCA LEWIS B. S. - Central State MR. CALVIN SEITTER B. S. - Oklahoma State M. Ed. - Oklahoma University MRS. MONA McADOO B. A. - Oklahoma College for Women The good teacher is professionally well qualified for teaching; has a knowl- edge and understanding of students; and has the ability to work well with parents, adults, students, fellow teachers, and the administration. MR. JOE TUNNELL B. S. - East Central State MR. LOYD CONOVER B. S. - Central State M. Ed. - University of Oklahoma SOCIAL STUDIES The teacher’s outlook on life, understanding of human relations, attitude toward others, and understanding of how children grow, develop, and mature are very important in determining the effectiveness of the instructional program. VOCATIONAL MR. ORIN BRADLEY B. S. - Southwestern State M. S. - Oklahoma State MR. ALFRED LAWRENCE B. S. - Oklahoma State MRS. LILLIAN PURSLEY B. S. - Oklahoma College for Women GRADES 1-2 GRADES 3-4 MRS. VELMA YOUNG B. S. - Central State MRS. ELLA MAE LEONARD B. S. - University of Oklahoma M. Ed. - University of Oklahoma MRS. AMY McCRORY B. S. - Northeastern State MRS. EUZELIA LINDSEY B. S. - Oklahoma College for Women MISS EDNA COMBS B. S. - Oklahoma Baptist University MRS. GUSSIE PARISH B. S. - Oklahoma College for Women GRADES 5-6 MRS. MARGARET ANN VINCENT B. S. - Southwestern State MRS. OLETA CONOVER B. S. - Central State MRS. ETHEL SHARP B. S. - Oklahoma College for Women % 4 ORGANIZATIONS JANIE LINDSEY - Queen Members of Chapter 101 - Rush Springs, Oklahoma F.F.A. CHAPTER CHAPTER OFFICERS: James Sweat Sentinel Verlon Coffee Reporter Joe Horning Treasurer Edward Caveny President Charles Stanton Vice President Ernest Pelley Secretary msh spans OKLAHOMA Doing to learn «_____ Living to serve. Sponsored by: CLINE'S INDUSTRIES Rush Springs, Okla. Learning to do, THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR BOYS STUDYING VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE Earning to live - Mrs. Lillian Pursley - Advisor Helen Crow - Pianist Karen McKay - Recreation Shannon Gamble - Historian Leta Parish - Secretary-Treasurer Linda Lindsey - Vice President Jo Ann Gosnell - Parliamentarian Gail Yeary - Reporter Jeri Jones - Program Chairman Sue Holden - Song Leader Dorothy Suitor - President (not shown) F.H.A. CHAPTER Sponsored by: DRYDEN'S GROCERY Mr. and Mrs. Willie Dryden Freshman and Sophomore members of Future Homemakers of America Junior and Senior members of Future Homemakers of America BAND Mary Seymour Twirler Janie Lindsey Twirler Pamela Teel Drum Major Kay Landrum Twirler Linda Lindsey Twirler Sponsored by: G. L. CLEANERS Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Levings President - Clifton Harrison Secretary-Treasurer - Pamela Teel Librarians - Susan Dowling, Annys Dorman RUSH SPRINGS BAND MEMBERS: CORNET - John Bentley Gene Blades Jon Mac Southerland Darlene Green Clifton Harrison Kenny Dodd Phil Hufflne TROMBONE George Burnett Thomas Foster Paige Lawrence BARITONE Phil Reed BASS Jesse Wilburn Eb HORN Loretta McClure DRUMS Mike Hamman Lora Kay Faulkner Rita White Patsy Emmons DRUMS Laura Reid FLUTE Annys Dorman CLARINET Pamela Teel Karen McKay Judy Young Kay Smith Becky Stone Janie Hopper Sheila Teel Rhonda Mullican Linda Conover Glenda Varner ALTO SAX Johnnie Teel Marilyn Bentley Marquita Hutchens TENOR SAX Jane Dowling Susan Dowling MAJORETTES Kay Landrum Mary Seymour Linda Lindsey Janie Lindsey DRUM MAJOR Pamela Teel 4-H CLUB CLUB OFFICERS: Donna Bailey - Song Leader Faye Lindsey - President Paula Dowling - Song Leader Judy Headley - Vice President Donald Ulrich - Recreation Annys Dorman - Secretary Patsy Sisk - Reporter Susan Dowling - Pianist Advisor: Mrs. Mona McAdoo Mr. Lloyd Conover Sponsored by: MR. and MRS. SPENCER BERNARD NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY CHAPTER OFFICERS: Pamela Teel - Secretary-Treasurer Janie Lindsey - President Lynn Blades - Vice President Joyce Davis - Reporter Sponsor - Mr. Mac D. Vincent JUNIOR POLICE RUSH SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FRONT ROW: Woody Stamper, Claud Farmer, Johnny Stewart, Kenny Crow, Gary Jones, Steve Dowling, Gary Langham. BACK ROW: Charles Garmer, Richard Crabb, Jimmy Bartley, Jimmy Dowling. For friendly service see; Mr. Dale Hitt Manager STATE FUEL SUPPLY COMPANY Rush Springs, Okla. FAVORITES QUEEN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Miss Dorothy Suitor Queen Miss Kay Landrum Attendant Miss Shannon Gamble Attendant Edward Caveny Captain Charles Stanton Attendant Gerald Patterson Attendant Sponsored by: DUKE'S GROCERY Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Duke Miss Becky Stone Queen Miss Jane Dowling Attendant Miss Paula Cast Attendant Ronnie Stanton Captain Jon Mac Southerland Attendant David Easter Attendant QUEEN JR. HIGH FOOTBALL Sponsored by: JINK'S CHEVROLET Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Jinks EIGHTH GRADE: Paula Dowling Charles Lindsey NINTH GRADE: Teddy Hayes Linda Conover ELEVENTH GRADE: Burl White Rita White TWELFTH GRADE: Shannon Gamble Anthony Thannisch JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK QUEEN Miss Ginger Scott Sponsored by: CLINE INDUSTRIES Rush Springs, Okla. ACTIVITIES Annual Elementary Christmas Program - She Didn't Believe Directed by: Mr. Calvin Seitter Assisted by: Elementary Teachers JUNIOR PLAY A hilarious three act comedy presented by the Junior Class under the sponsorship of Mr. Conover and Mrs. Lewis. ’’YOU’LL DIE LAUGHING” A full evening of entertainment which was enjoyed by all. 1961 REDSKIN STAFF Mary Seymour - Athletics Shirley Martin - Editor Kay James - Sales Linda Hanson - Activities Kay Landrum - Organizations J. W. Bess - Athletics Clifton Harrison - Business Manager Gail Yeary - Favorites (not shown) Teacher of Today - Roger Christian - Loyalty, dedication, and guidance. Masonic Awards presented by Mr. Russell Long at Back to School Night, Nov. 10, 1960. Student of Today - Charles Stanton A. F. A. M. 7 - Rush Springs Leadership, citizenship, and scholarship Student of Today - Shirley Martin CAFETERIA CUSTODIANS L. H. Patterson Joe Brown Elmer Stewart ATHLETICS FOOTBALL HIGH SCHOOL 17 - Gerald Patterson 55 - J. W. Bess 77 - William Weyrick 54 - James Sweat 66 - John Bratcher Coaches: Joe Tunnell Loyd Conover 64 - Gary Dowling 84 - Roy Harrelson 22 - Max Hix 35 - Charles Stanton 15 - Sonny Landrum 45 - Burl White Sponsored by: RAY MAIER SPORTING GOODS Duncan, Oklahoma 88 - Anthony Thannisch 87 - Rannie Headley 10 - Kenny White 44 - Ronnie Stanton 72 - Henry Kinnard 74 - Larry Selman 33 - Keith Nix 22 - Kenneth Gordon 65 - Arnold Taylor 13 - Verlon Coffee 66 - Jerry Coast 56 - Lynn Blades 46 - Glenn Bruner The yearbook would like to salute the following Seniors of 1961 Anthony Thannisch - E Charles Stanton - FB Verlon Coffee - E James Sweat - C Sonny Landrum - QB Gerald Patterson - HB We regret that the following players were not present when pictures were taken for the 1961 - REDSKIN: 67 - Edward Caveny - G 85 - Kenneth Blades - E 75 - Ronnie Dodd - T SCHEDULE Sept. 9 Ringling 16 Blanchard 23 Wayne 30 Hinton Oct. 14 Alex 21 Minco 29 Tuttle Nov. 3 Duncan B 11 Cyril JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL Coach: Joe Tunnell CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS 1960 KNEELING (L to R) Dale Hurt Jerry Pilgrim David Easter Jon Mac Southerland Freddie Schwarz Gary Harrelson Gene Blades Phil Huffine STANDING (L to R) Harold Son Billy English Charles Lindsey Larry Farmer Ronnie Stanton RS SCHEDULE Opp. 0 Blanchard 14 34 Wayne 6 14 Cyril 0 24 Apache 6 14 Alex 8 22 Minco 6 RESERVES FOR THE JUNIOR HIGH TEAM: Jackie Porter, Russell Levings, Hollis Brown, Robert Pelley, Phil Reid, Mike Carter, Johnny McClure, Bill Dyson, Monte Bruner, Mike Blades, Steve Brown. Olte fj hjj jbaviA Acfettcy 311 BLAKELY AVE. - BOX 176 (IuaU SfVUttCfA , Ohla. PHONE GR 6-3661 If it is Cheaper than the Best - You Are Taking Chances For the Best in Insurance Mr. and Mrs. Dale Jones BASKETBALL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS KNEELING: Sue Holden, Jeri Jones, Lahoma Nix. Janie Lindsey, Gaylon Hurt, Lora Kay Faulkner, Rita White, Joyce Davis. STANDING: Glenda Varner, Linda Lindsey, Mary Seymour, Roseanne Anthony, Jo Ann Gosnell, Sue McKay, Judy Young, Coach Conover. Champions - Grady County Basketball Tournament BASKETBALL HIGH SCHOOL KNEELING: Jesse Wilburn, Marion McMasters, Ed Caveny, Gary Dowling, Larry Selman, Sonny Landrum, Gerald Patterson. STANDING: Coach Tunnell, Thomas Gilpin, Stan Ward, Morris Phillips, Roy Harrelson, Ronald Parish, Mark Brown, Donald Hayes, Charles Stanton. Sponsored by: SAM HAYES Seniors - Ed Caveny, Gerald Patterson, Marion McMasters, Jesse Wilburn, Stan Ward, Sonny Landrum. KNEELING: Donna Bailey, Paula Dowling, Patsy Sisk, Linda Easter, Linda Conover, Ginger Scott, Faye Lindsey. STANDING: Mildred Foust, Geneva Farmer, Margaret Parnell, Regina Crittendon, Jody Ralls, Coach Conover, Paula Cast, Eula Faye Pel- ley, Marie Brown. Champions: Grady County Junior High Tournament KNEELING: Cheryl Wheeler, Rosaline Smith, Karen Farmer, Linda Nichols, Connie Johnson, Eula Jane Keeling. STANDING: Phyllis Ulrich, Betty Melton. Linda Loyd, Janna Coast, Coach Conover, Estelle Gibson, Prudie Womack. BASKETBALL JUNIOR HIGH KNEELING: Wayne Wright, Dale Hurt, Teddy Hayes, Charles Lindsey, Carey Walters, Freddie Schwarz, Russell Levings. STANDING: Coach Tunnell, Donald Ulrich, Roy Dorman, Gene Blades, David Easter, Harold Son. KNEELING: Monte Bruner, Paige Lawrence, Mike Carter. STANDING: Thomas Foster, Gary Harrelson, Larry Loyd. A football game in progress, Clifford, Harold, and Steve Kay, Linda, Helen, and Phyllis Girls' Basketball in team in a serious encounter. Jones and Linda Beckes Our school day is not one of all study. We enjoy many activ- ities which help us to release our excess energy in a construct ive manner. ELEMENTARY FIRST GRADE i mSH - � � ••• • • • • - ?r Debia Bess Richard Caveny Ronnie CUfton Ronnie Copeland paitell Davvs Pamela DUU am Steven Dobey Cathy Eubank Vickie Hale PaaickHanison uny Hayet Rodney Headley Max Hitt Roger Johnson Mike Jones Everell Jordan Lindell Langham Stevie Lindsey Bill Locke Philip Meek Johnny Melton Teena Moore Carla Moulder Ricky Pearce Kerry Pelley Sandra Pelley Cheryl Rice Leroy Smith Danny Seymour Pamelia Seymour Juanita Smith Ronald Smith Darwin Tims Donald Wester Glenna Wheeler Tony Farmer Tony Garner Alan Gilpin Kathy Hale Joe Henderson Kate Henton Richard Jones Steven Jones Deborah Martin Steve Miller Rodney Nichols Jimmy Pendley Jacky Petty Charles Ralls Susan Rice SECOND GRADE Lyle Seitter Beverly Seymour Karla Scruggs Terry Strickland Sherry Timmons Gene Yttiite Ronnie WUttnan Larry Cast Nolan Caveny Danny Chatls°n Joyce Conner Anita Dobey Ronald Gilpin Gary Harrison Roy Harrison Vickie Heald Clarice Henderson Leland Johnson Dick Jones Dana Lawrence Verna Lindsey Bruce Long Linda Lowe Janet Mills Rhenda Pack Vicky Pearce Mark Reid 'x i 'V v- pai ene pebhie Stan eV Kobetl pai a Scott SVio° Seiuei S a s°n V asi1 MicV. 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Loyd Ba nmmy Ba V Loren Bratcher Sharon Carnes Shirley Clifton Vinita Copeland Pricilla Cox Jimmy Coyle Patricia Davis Mike Dobey Carol Dowling Carol Eubank Robert Flower Deborah Farmer Jo Furr Susan Gilpin Marilyn Grissom Bill Harris Kenneth Heald Aquila Headley Pauline Henderson Janine Henderson Eddie Jones pennis Langham Kathy Le is Letoy h°nS Michael hong Rudy McC affert) Bessie Melton Jimmy Nichols Paula Nolen Gail Parnell Mayme Patterson Sammy Donna Pendley Eugene tiUif Debra Reeves David Rice Randall Smith Robert Schwarz Shannon Scruggs Sheila Seymour Max Smith Ronnie Timmons Tommy Van de Mark Walter Van de Mark Darlene Varner Karen Ward David White Steven Wrenn FIFTH GRADE Jacque Lowe Jerry Melton Randy Pack James Pendley Charlene Petty Francis Bartlett Paula Bridwell Sandra Bruner Beverly Cast Michael Cast Janice johnny Dodd Dorman Steven Dowling Sheryl Easter Claude Parmer Susan Parmer Bobby Foster jane Haynes Frankie Latham Gary Langham Sponsored by: LOWRY'S BROTHERS Feed and Seed Store Stanley Pittman Donnie Scott Linda Seitter Janie Seymour Melvin Seymour Woody Stamper John Stewart Tana Strickland Randal Varner DeWayne Womack Tim Womack Walter Flood SIXTH GRADE Rodney Sammy Ball Ball Linda Ballad Jimmy Btftley Shiiley Beaman Laity Caveny Ole Charlton jimmy joe Coyle Copeland Gary Cox Richard Ciabb Kenneth Cio jimmy Cbetyl Eubanh George Flower Sponsored by: CALLAWAY FURNITURE Leroy Foust Charles Garner Vivian Garrett Charlotte Hale Diana Hale Ronnie Heald Paula Henderson Nancy Hinch Johnny Hopper Gary Jones Phyllis Kinnard Jerry Klingman Linda Lawrence Joyce Levings Monte Lindsey Julie Locke Douglas May Darlene Meek Darrell Meek Nickie Moore janet Nichols Gay Parnell Sherry R-aUs Kathy seiman Byron Seittet , ,jp cevm°ul Ronnie White Kenneth Womack Clifford Wood Letha Young STEPHENSON-BROWNH LUMBER CO. 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EIGHTH GRADE Caiolyn Unda Baltic Robeit Beckman UynBenttey Mike Blades Matie Biovm Paula Cast William «veny Ctittendon Kenneth D° Oleta Douthit Paula Dowling Linda Eastet Billy English Geneva Farmer Sharon Farmer Mildred Foust Gary Harrelson Phil Huffine Dale Hurt Marquita Hutchens Martha Jolley Ernie Jones Larry Lewis Charles Lindsey Larry Loyd Edith McCafferty John McClure Robert Moore Trinsa Moore Rhonda Mullican Joe Parks Eula Faye Pelley Dewayne Petty Jody Ralls Lauta Reid Freddie Schwarz Ginger Scott Phyllis Smitn Mice Spencer Rebecca Stewart Sheila Teel Donald Ulrich Linda Whitley Sharon Wienn Rusty Levings PUBLIC service COMPANY OF $ OKLAHOMA r PUBUC Se vice Company q_ n southwestern u,vis°F ° BOX 458 SH SPRI °s- okLaho„ FRESHMEN navis Anthony Gene Blades Tetty Blay Hollis Biown Ua Mae Btown Steve Laity Btown Brunet Linda Conover Annys Dotman Roy Dotman Susan Dowling pavid Eastet Larry farmer Teddy Hayes Judy Headley Sponsored by: MEEK'S USED CARS Janie Hopper Terry Johnson Faye Lindsey Arnold May Billy Meek Joyce Melton Margaret Parnell Jerry Pilgrim Patsy Sisk Clifford Smith Kay Smith Harold Son Jon Mac Southerland Ronnie Stanton Jimmy Stewart Steve Stewart Becky Stone Johnny Teel Carey Dan Walters Gary Ward • i vTi Steve Wilson Wayne Wright Jodie Young RUSH SPRINGS MOTORS Rush Springs, Okla. Wrecker Service GR 6-3300 SALES SERVICE SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORES Carolyn Ball Clarence Ballard Linda Beckes Wayne Bentley Glen Bentley J. W. Bess Clifford Boswell John Bratcher Glen Bruner Gerald Burnett Brenda Campbell Jerry Coast Gene Coffee Robert Coxsey Helen Crow Dixie Davis Helen Davis Ronnie Dodd Linda Farmer Lora Kay Faulkner Kay Furr Kenneth Gordon Roy Harrelson Rannie Headley Max Hix Sue Holden Terrell Hutchens Nelda Johnson Henry Kinnard Karen McKay Sherry Meadows Keith Nix Lahoma Nix Ronald Parish Claud Parnell Larry Selman Charles Sharp Glenda Varner William Weyrick Kenneth White Royce Whybark Jimmy Wooten Judy Young Sponsored by: HEILMAN'S SHOE SHOP MR. AND MRS. BILL HEILMAN JUNIORS JUNIORS Sponsored by: SUMNER’S REX ALL DRUG Nancy Bailey Kenneth Blades Lynn Blades Francis Brown Blair Burkhart George Burnett Ronnie Burton Stella Crumm Gary Dowling Carl Doughty Marvin Dutton Patsy Emmons Ronnie Gifford Thomas Gilpin Joan Gosnell Darlene Green Mike Hamman Donald Hayes Gaylon Hurt Kay James Billy Johnson Jeraldine Jones Judy Lewis Janie Lindsey Linda Lindsey Merlina Loyd Loretta McClure Raymond Melton Marvin Mills Shirley Owen Jerry Petty Morris Phillips Mary Seymour Ferrall Swagerty Arnold Taylor Pamela Teel Burl White Rita White Pearl Willard Darrel Willis Sponsored by: JONE'S SINCLAIR STATION MR. AND MRS. GLEN JONES SENIORS SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS CLIFTON HARRISON - President ROSEANNE ANTHONY - Vice President SHANNON GAMBLE - Secretary LINDA HANSON - Reporter Sponsors: ROGER CHRISTIAN LEE ROY RILEY Class Parents: MR. and MRS. OLLIE HARRISON MR. and MRS. GEORGE SUITOR MR. and MRS. HOLLIS LANDRUM ROSANNE ANTHONY FHA - 4 Basketball - 4 Senior - Vice President Cheerleader FERN BENNETT FHA - 4 Basketball - 1 National Honor Society JUNE BRUNER REC1LLA CAMPBELL FHA - 3 EDWARD CAVENY FFA - 4 Basketball - 4 Football - 2 VERLON COFFEE FFA - 4 Basketball - 1 Football - 1 PATSY CRITTENDON National Honor Society JOYCE DAVIS FHA - 3 National Honor Society Junior Play Basketball - 3 Sponsored by: RUSH SPRINGS GAZETTE CATHERINE FARMER FHA - 4 Basketball - 2 SHANNON GAMBLE FHA - 3 Senior - Secretary Cheerleader Attendant to Queen LINDA HANSON FHA - 2 Annual Staff Senior - Reporter CLIFTON HARRISON Band - 4 Senior - President National Honor Society Junior Play Basketball - 1 RUTH HOLDEN FHA - 2 KAY LANDRUM Band - 4 FHA - 3 Junior Play Basketball - 1 Annual Staff SONNY LANDRUM Band - 2 Basketball - 4 Football - 4 SHIRLEY MARTIN FHA - 3 National Honor Society Junior Play Annual Editor School Paper Editor Sponsored by: IRELENE’S BEAUTY SHOP VIRGINIA McCLURE EARNEST PELLEY FFA - 4 GERALD PATTERSON Basketball - 3 Football - 2 LETA PARISH FHA - 4 National Honor Society Junior Play CHARLES STANTON FFA - 4 Basketball - 2 Football - 4 LARRY STEWART MARY STEWART National Honor Society DOROTHY SUITOR FHA - 4 Junior Play Basketball - 2 Cheerleader Sponsored by: RUSH SPRINGS HARDWARE MR. AND MRS. BILL BURNETT LORETA SWEANY FHA - 4 Junior Play JAMES SWEAT FFA - 4 Football - 2 ANTHONY THANNISCH FFA - 3 Basketball - 2 Football - 1 TROY TRUSTY STANLEY WARD National Honor Society Basketball - 1 THOMAS WHITE JESSE WILBURN Band - 4 Junior Play Basketball - 2 GAIL YEARY FHA - 2 National Honor Society Annual Staff Cheerleader Sponsored by: WILBURN'S BARBER SHOP