Stanton High School - Roundup Yearbook (Stanton, TX)

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TITOE JON RlCK yDJI President of the senior class, RICKEY DILL showed an aptitude for mathematics. He competed in number sense at UIL academic meets. He placed first at district two consecutive years, and took second at regional as a junior. He was a member of Math and Sci- ence Clubs all four years and served as president of both as a senior. Rickey scored well on achieve- ment tests — he was awarded a certificate for his score on General Mills Leadership Tests, and re- ceived a letter of commendation for his PSAT score. He was a mem- ber of National Honor Society, Who ' s Who Among American High School Students, and the Society of Distinguished American High School Students. Rickey participated in One- Act plan ' s and was a sports manager for two years. He was voted Most Likely to Succeed as a freshman at Greenwood. LEANN •BIGGS TERRY SMITH L£ZA BRITT

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President of the student coun- cil, KENNY McCAUSTER was described by Scott Creech as One of the friendliest dudes around . Scott said, He ' s always acting crazy — one of a kind. He ' s got class. Having represented Stanton at the regional track meet two years, Kenny made it to state as a senior. He was named to the All-Dis- trict teams in both football and basketball. TITOE JONES was recognized for her spirit and friendliness. She was voted Miss School Spirit and Wittiest as a junior. She took the Miss SHS title her sophomore year. Outstanding in basketball, Titoe was named All-District guard two years. Having been a high school cheerleader, Titoe served as Pep Squad officer her senior year. She was HECE president, and her smiling face was often found at the Dairy Queen where she worked. LEANN BIGGS, starting guard in varsity basketball, gained a spot on die all-tournament team at Grand Falls. In track, Leann was a link of the mile relay, and ran the 440 dash. Learm was crowned 1976-77 Lion ' s Club Queen after voicing her opinion against violence on television. TERRY SMITH was one of the reasons Stanton ' s FFA team main- tained its impressive record. He qualified for state contests two years on the range and pasture teams. He placed among the top individuals in many tournaments, taking first place at Sweetwater. Terry competed in athletics, also. He played football and bas- ketball throughout high school. He played tennis one year. Terry served as treasurer of the FCA Huddle, and was president of his class as a junior. Concentrating most of her time and energy on athletics, LEZA BRITT was recognized for her versatility in sports. She was voted Most-Improved Female Athlete by the coaches. Tri-captain of the basketball team, she made all- toiuiiament guard at Garden City in 1975 and tliis year rated third team All- State. Having won district three years •in doubles tennis, Leza and her partner took third this spring at regional. Leza competed in the 880 run for the track team. A junior, Leza was named to die National Honor Society. Slie was an officer of tlie FCA Cuddle.

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Named 1976 Best-All-Around Female Athlete, LORETTA YOUNG claimed fame on the track. She remained district cham- pion of the 80 yd. low hurdles and the triple jump for three years. As a junior she took the discus cham- pionship. Loretta was high individ- ual at El Dorado and New Deal track meets. A member of the All-District basketball team, Loretta was honored with the title of Most Valuable Player at Greenwood tournament. She was named to all-toumey teams at Grand Falls and Garden City. Loretta was a cheerleader and a member of FCA and FHA. She took third place in the Popcorn Rally singing her arrangement of Feelings . TERRIE OLDAKER, a junior, participated in academic and speech contests. She took the dis- trict title in poetr ' interpretation, and placed third in newswriting. A cast member of the district-win- ning One Act Play, Terrie was named to the AU-Star cast. She received honorable mention at Area competition. Terrie was named District Miss FTA after taking first place with a speech she wrote and delivered. MIKE SWINSON served as pres- ident of the junior class. When asked to name his best qualities, classmates answered: ' he ' s de- pendable ; his whole personality ; he smiles a lot ; and, he ' s a good person to know . Nlike held center position on the varsit ' football team, where he lettered. He ran high and in- termediate hurdles in track. A part-time oil field worker, Mike said he enjoyed sketching and vacationing at the lake (especial- ly water-skiing). He could be seen running the concession stand at most any basketball game.