Tecumseh High School - Savage Yearbook (Tecumseh, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1973 volume:

1973 SAVAGE TECUMSEH HIGH SCHOOL 315 PARK STREET TECUMSEH, OKLAHOMA UNITED STATES NORTHERN HEMISPHERE PLANET EARTH THE SOLAR SYSTEM THE MILKY WAY GALAXY THE UNIVERSE Countless people fill a hall Frenzied students whoop and call Obvious moves made with sly grace In vain attempt to turn a face. Lost assignments; missing books Accusing peers of being crooks Exciting tales from the night before Sound better still behind classroom doors. Those smashing days of high elation An elusive thing, this education. We let the small things rule our life It's too late when we see. You can't come back here ever again But there is always memory. Debbie Bentley 2 4 5 Oh, the pain of daily lectures Sometimes they get me down. Come walk-in feeling chipper — Then get zapped to the ground. The faces all around me Look peaceful in repose, Now, the reason WHY they're sleeping I don't care to even suppose. But somehow still, I like it And would never consider a trade For that inexplicable feeling Of knowing you've made the grade. D. Bentley 6 7 ra We surge in Some new clothes maybe A new grin. We see old friends, we see new, Hey look, a new girl Hey, have you seen the new boy Some new teachers, some old Has summer really gone Has anything really changed. We settle down, school work starts Some of us apply, some deny. Its hard to concentrate all day What with sports, pep club, Saturday night, old friends passing by We try, we pass, we fail. For some education is a job, For others just so-so And others a kind of jail... 12 ... And yet the process goes on the books, the problems, and associated things. Some good times, some bad, a quick smoke before the bell rings. We learn, at least most of us do, And the trouble, usually only by a few. So now we question, has the time been well spent. This thing, this diploma for which we've been sent. For us all, has school been worth the blood, sweat, and tears. Is society ready for us, can we fit, what about our fears Must we face the future alone. - Jim Myers 13 iyu yu HU1LJJI oc Doyle Motley Joleen Linduff Mrs. Janet Hudson Barry Busch Toni Teafatiller Linda Cox Craig Harlin David Dyke Debbie Rider Marla Grove Jimmy Wilsie Mike Kochick Fred Akin Mary Copeland Lisa Roberts Brenda Isaacs The SAVAGE STAFF was very busy this year planning for a distinctive- ly different yearbook. Our main goal was to capture the mood and events of 1972-73 in pictures. Barry, our American Yearbook Rep- resentative, presented a workshop then continued to help us through- out the year. Then our work began--taking pictures, waiting for pictures, and trying to be creative in planning the yearbook. The work was frequently interrupted by Pizza Parties, but we deserved them! Doyle, our editor approved or disapproved new ideas, while Mike and Fred were busy taking pictures. Brenda became the hard- working artist for the class and Mrs. Hudson tried to make everyone work hard. After all the deadlines were met, what did we think? Fun. . .Difficult.. .Hectic.. .Exciting.. .Work!! 17 18 STUDENT ROW 1. Dee Anne Bussey, Vice President; Joe Cole, Secretary-Treasurer; Cathy Madden, Reporter; Joleen Linduff, Phyllis Farrow, Ladine Wade, Linda Bingham. ROW 2. Lori Magdelena, Arlan Stout, Dennis Pringle, John Clark, Denise Stapp, Joyce Farrow. ROW 3. Sponsors, Mrs. Duncan and Miss Epps, Tommy Wilsie, Lisa Roberts, Mary Copeland, Darryl Lloyd. 19 FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Secretary Mary Durham Yvonne Williams Reporter John May President Phyllis Farrow Vice-President David Dyke Historian Brenda Isaacs 20 The FTA members worked hard this year on such various projects as Christmas Toys for Tots and com- posing and printing a Handbook for future THS stu- dents. The work paid off for some who were selected as State Convention Delegates. Cindy Hillerman was selected as District Nine Representative. 21 FOOTBALL SEASON IS COUNCIL MEMBERS Kathy Key, Cheryl Lloyd, Darlana Reiter, Beth Moore, Donna Zuker, Carolyn Wallace - Secretary, Mary Copeland - President, Phyllis Farrow - Vice President, Dee Anne Bussey - Treasurer, Linda Sehon, Debbie Lam 22 w?otna tiir tiima:o You Look So Good To Me 25 SAVAGES 11 Jimmy Wilsie QB 13 Jim French QB 20 Bobby Villines HB 21 Mike Hulin HB 22 Billy Mitchell FB 24 Jim Shirey HB 25 David Dyke SE 26 Andy Gower HB 30 Roy Clark G 31 Mickey Madden SE 33 Monty Hale FB 40 Bill Shirey HB 41 Brad Townsend HB 44 Gary Smith HB 51 John May C 57 Edgar Youngblood SE 58 Terry Lester C 63 Doyle Motley G 64 John Clark G 65 Randy Morris G 67 Bill Zuker G 68 Craig Harlin G 69 Bob Cain G 72 Wade French T 74 Mike Turner T 75 Darryl Lloyd T 76 Roy Effinger T 80 Rick Mitchell E 82 Nathaniel Ryan E 83 David Potter SE 84 Doug Thomas SE Managers: Steve Rhodd and Benny Hysell 'Tv COACH NORTH The Savages took on a new look and a new Coach for the '72 season. The Tecumseh T , a variation of the Wishbone offense, was installed by Coach Charley North, who came here from McAlester. North piloted the Savages to a 5-5 record, and captured the Diamond Four Conference Championship. Coach North said that he was very pleased with the season, but not satisfied. With North guiding the Savages, the future outlook is excellent. 27 DIAMOND FOUR CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS ALL-DISTRICT - ALL CONFERENCE Roy Effinger Jim French Doyle Motley, Lineman of the Year Billy Mitchell, Co-Back of the Year David Dyke Mike Turner John May Bill Shirley Darryl Lloyd Jim Wilsie Coaches Caskey, Humphrey, North Honorable Mention 28 COACH HUMPHREY Returning to the Savage Staff was Line Coach, Randy Humphrey. Coach Humphrey commented that he thought the attitude of the squad was great”, and they did an exceptional job for their size and natural ability. He stated that, Senior devotion and effort during the last three seasons was tremendous. The 1972 squad was the best group I have ever worked with. 29 SENIORS LEAD SAVAGES TO CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP ROW 1: Doug Thomas, David Potter, Rick Mitchell, Darryl Lloyd, Mike Turner, Doyle Motley, John May. ROW 2: Jim Wilsie, Jim French, Bill Mitchell, David Dyke, Monty Hale, Bill Shirey, and Frank Arrasmith. 30 COACH CASKEY Coach Tom Caskey, defensive back and receiver Coach from Anadarko, was also new to the 1972 Savage coach- ing staff. He defined the '72 season as a fine example of what most football teams try to accomplish. A rec- ord speaks of the Savages on a win-loss basis only. As a coach, he speaks of them as dedication, determi- nation, and PRIDE. 31 Tjuurmr OFFENSE The Tecumseh T , a small, but explosive machine, rolled for 2, 731 yards for the '72 season. Although the Savages had the smallest persone 1 in the District, the machine scored 171 points. The offense had big nights against Mid- west City B - 33 points and Harrah - 51 points. BLASTERS, offensive player of the week, were selected by the coaches to inspire greater performance. 32 DEFENSE Again, smallest in the District, the Savages performed well in the tough- est District in the state. A Defensive award, the STABBER, was given week- ly to build pride and self-confidence. QUARTER For the first time, senior football players escorted all the queen candidates. The candidates were encircled by a football outline formed by the Pep Club. Lara's Theme was played by the Band as background music for the crowning ceremonies. Kim Yones was announced 1972 Football Queen and Senior Captain, Jim French followed T. H. S. tradition presenting her with the neck- lace, coronation robe, and crown. Jim also presented Kim with the traditional kiss. 34 Kim anxiously awaited the start of pre-game activities while Lisa Roberts, head cheerleader, at- tempted to calm the nervous can- didate. Both girls were waiting for the results of the vote by the entire student body for 1972 Football Queen. TWIRLERS, ABOVE: Lucille Burns, Sandy Whitehead, Gay Hollingsworth, Belinda Wood, Rhonda Buckmaster. BELOW: S. Hoisington, F. Whitehead, D. Napier, S. Navin, R. Littleton, T. Spicer, T. Gentry, M. Kingsbury, B. Nadeau, B. Minor, T. Hess, J. Linduff, J. Collins, D. May, J. Criss, D. Lambert, J. Elliot. DRUM MAJOR: Jeanie Rodgers. B. Wood, S. Whitehead, L. Burns, G. Hollingsworth, R. Buckmaster. 38 JR. HIGH FOOTBALL FRESHMEN TEAM ROW 1: Greg Hillerman, Jeff Perry, Kirk Kirk, Ricky Isaacs, Mike Bussey, Tommy LaValley, Paul Sparks ROW 2: Walter Rose (manager), Leslie Holt, Ted Belshe, Matt Higdon, Stan Miner, Tony Carderarra, Greg Lowry, Tommy Wilsie, Frankie Yates (man ager) ROW 3: Coach Caskey, James Click, Mike Robinson, Anthony Pecore, Paul Schmidlkofer, Mike Hooser, Billy Shaw, Danny Townsend, Coach Harrell, Coach Wilsie. OUTLOOK PROMISING AS 7TH GRADE POST 6-1 RECORD Squad members are: Don Lucas, Danny Conatser, Jim Schmidlkofer, Bob Stricklen, Doug Clements, Richard Standridge, Kip Ward, Mitch Calder, Mike Crauthers, Kevin Smith, Dennis Prewett, Chuck Littleton, Phil Lairson, Rick Hartman, Joe VanAmum, Keith Cox, Bob Taylor, Mark French, Coach Myers, Ricky Yates, John Belshe, Clifford Ryan, Randy Gilbert, Jim Sigman, Randall Hurst, Ricky Starks, Joe Reeves, Sam Thompson, Vic Tate, Coach Frohnapfel, and Terry McCullar. 40 JUNIOR HIGH PEP CLUB CHEERLEADERS Rita Washburn Teresa Gill Debbie Newton Debbie Cain Sandy Sigman Debbie Webb Terri Holt PEP CLUB, ROW 2: Glenda Stokes, Debbie Phillips, Nancy Hackett, Vanessa Tefertiller, Cathy Brooks, Jayne Garner. ROW 3: Sheila Harlin, Tonya Furr, Janet Amerson, Rosie Carderara, Kathy Potter, Zana Smith. ROW 4: Gina Stevenson, Donna Crow, Laurie Hulin, Debbie Greenlee, Tracey Miller, Cynthia Jeffcoat, Debbie Childers. ROW 5: Willina Low, Paula Jackson, Tam mi Fuggett, Kim Martin, Anita Buckmaster, Nancy Bridgewater. BASKETBALL SEASON RECORD Tecumseh 61 53 48 44 45 57 46 36 41 68 58 47 71 68 54 58 39 33 56 48 53 60 40 Me Loud Konawa Noble Chandler Meeker NcLoud Mustang Kingfisher Harrah Bethel Me Loud Dale Wanette Bethel Me Loud Dale Mustang Bethel Noble Konowa Harrah Kingfisher Seminole Opponents 58 56 66 42 46 45 43 41 39 66 42 44 56 52 38 44 37 55 69 46 51 41 49 ■ m vi m ■ A TEAM. ROW 1: Arlin Stout, Joe Cole, Bob McGowan, Jim Shirey, Fred Akin, and Andy Gower. ROW 2: Joe Timperly, Ricky Marsh, Jim Wilsie, Brent Jones, Ricky Penner, Bruce Jones, and Brad Townsend. SAVAGES WIN SIXTEEN Joe Cole Jim Wilsie Ricky Marsh SENIORS LEAD SAVAGES The Savages had four senior starters who combined for an average of 33 points per game. These Seniors: Bob McGowan, Jim Wilsie, Ricky Marsh, Fred Akin, Ricky Penner and Bruce Jones showed good leadership throughout the season. The Savages, though lacking experience, usually came out winning. 44 Bob McGowan I'B't team. ROW Is Joe Timperly, Brad Townsend, Bill Barker, and Glenn Gray. ROW 2: Andy Gower, C. W. Scarberry, Darrel Longhorn, Jimmy Walker, Ronald Harrison. ROW 3: Arlin Stout, Nathaniel Ryan, Richard Houck, and Tommy Longhorn BOYS WIN POTT COUNTY TOURNAMENT The 1972-73 Savages began the season with only one part-time starter returning from last year's squad. Although the Savages were inexperienced, they showed abil- ity and great desire to win. They finished the season with a 16-7 record which was sparked in the middle by nine straight victories. The highlight of the season was the Pott County Tournament which the Savages hosted and also won. 47 A QUEEN CORONATION THE ROYAL COURT: Freshman Candidate, Czarina Garner, and Escort David Wade; Junior Candidate, Linda Sehon, and Escort Joe Cole; Flowergirl, Angie Morris; Queen Mary Copeland and Escort Bob McGowan; Crown- bearer, John Copeland; Sophomore Candidate Susie Starks and Escort Brent Jones, SAVAGETTES GO TO REGIONALS SEASON RECORD Tecumseh Opponents 42 Me Loud 50 55 Konowa 42 54 Noble 27 41 Chandler 47 43 Paden 45 46 Mustang 53 36 Harrah 62 31 Holdenville 32 49 Bethel 50 32 Me Loud 38 34 Dale 46 28 Holdenville 35 22 Dale 43 53 Maud 33 36 Mustang 46 41 Bethel 40 48 Noble 40 49 Konowa 30 23 Harrah 60 24 Holdenville 26 38 Moore 46 50 A TEAM. ROW 1: Linda Bingham, Kim Yones, Becky Rudolph, Reda Cox, Cindy McMahan, Kathy Megehee, Susie Starks, Mary Copeland. ROW 2: Cindy Hillerman, Ladine Wade, Linda Sehon, Sherry Williams, Sharon Craig, Iva Robinson and Lisa Roberts. GIRLS FACE STIFF COMPETITION The 1972-73 Savagettes had a disappointing season having a record of 6-IS. The girls play- ed well, but were faced against many talented and experienced teams. Most of the games were very close with the Savagettes losing often by only a few points. They always showed their desire to win by playing hard and doing their best. B TEAM. ROW Is Cindy Melot, Iva Robinson, Linda Bingham, Penny Littleton, and Cindy Hillerman, ROW 2: Charlotta Essary, Delores May, Sharon Craig, and Ladine Wade. ROW 3: Kathy Megehee, Linda Sehon, Mary Copeland, and Susie Starks. JR. HIGH BASKETBALL FRESHMAN BOYS ROW 1: John Arrasmith, David Wade, Ricky Newsome, Blake Harlin, George Crauthers, Grady Dutton, Brent Walck. ROW 2: Coach Avery, Keith Harmon, James Click, Mike Robinson, Dennis Pringle, Mike Walker, Louis Harwell, Martin Stacey 8TH GRADE BOYS ROW Is Greg Hillerman, Dennis Barker, Toby Spicer, Mike Bussey, Frankey Yates, Gary Powell, Mike Judy, Mark French, ROW 2: Jeff Scarberry, Tommy Wilsie, Stan Miner, Steve McMahan, Bobby Chaffin, Mike Madden, Chris Pool, Coach Whittington. 7TH GRADE BOYS ROW Is Mark French, Mike Crauthers, Gordon Baker, Jack Arrasmith. ROW 2: Ricky Stasyszen, Tony Miller, Keith Cox, Chuck Littleton, Pat Robinson, Richard Standridge, ROW 3: Sammy Thompson, Daniel Washburn, Ricky Starks, Richard Coy, Jay Watkins, Terry McCullar, Coach Whittington. 56 FRESHMAN GIRLS ROW 1: Czarina Garner, Kay Littleton, Jeannie Renfro, Carol Villines, Robyn Newton, Joyce Farrow, Sherri Tate. ROW 2: Coach Avery, Tina Spicer, Cheryle Lloyd, Deena Lambert, Rita Coy, Cherry Bingham, Reta White. 8TH GRADE GIRLS ROW 1: Terri Straughn, Jeannie Stapp, Robin Zumwalt, Kari Cox, Paula Jackson, Debbie Tomlinson, Terri Holt, ROW 2: Debbie Newton, Beth Rogers, Sandra Sehon, Selina Kalka, Debbie Webb, Toni Hoosier, ROW 3: Janice Renfro, Jamie Hurst, Trudi Jones, Lori Magdalena, Sara Sandefur, Georgie Carderara, Coach Whittington. 7TH GRADE GIRLS ROW 1: Gayla Couch, Martha Townsend, Teresa Gill, Rosie Carderara, Zana Smith, Gina Stevenson, Cindy Jeffcoat, ROW 2: Jane Gamer, Janet Amerson, Cindy Smith, Debbie Childers, Sandy Sigman, Tracey Miller, Sheila Harlin, Donna Crow, Willina Low, Dawna Watson. ROW 3: Margaret Murrell, Debbie Cain, Anita Buckmaster, Vicky Starks, Lauri Hulin, Debra Wiggens, Carol Essary, 57 Kelly Loveless, Coach Whittington. WRESTLING TEAM ROSTER Coach Frohnapfel Joel Yones - 108 Roy Clark - 101 Jeff Brown - 130 Tim Smidlkofer - 141 Jimmy Finch - 123 Matt Brown - 108 Danny Townsend - 136 Craig Harlin - 136 Roy Effinger - 157 Kurt Kingham - 168 Charles Wesselhoft - Hwt, Anthony Pecore - Hwt. Mike Yones - 148 Gary Smith - 123 58 FIVE WRESTLERS ADVANCE TO STATE Sophomore Roy Effinger was run- ner-up to state winner at 157 lbs. Charlie Wesselhoft, senior, fin- ished second in state competition. Craig Harlin, junior wrestler, completed the season with 18-4 record. Junior Gary Smith placed third in state finals at 123 lbs. Jeff Brown, junior, finished fourth at Regionals to advance to State Tournament. JR, HIGH WRESTLERS, ROW 1: Coach Frohnapfel, Donny Lucas, Vic Tate, Greg Buckmaster, Greg Lowery, Paul Sparks, Jeff Perry, Danny Young, Steve Mitchell. ROW 2: Jerry Walters, Tommy Thompson, Jim Sigman, Anthony Pecore, Danny Townsend, Rickey Yates, Gus Tarbox. 60 WRESTLING QUEEN Queen Cindy Hillerman Cheryl Sigman Deniese Stapp Phyllis Farrow 61 SAVAGES FINISH WITH 9-10 YEAR BASEBALL SCOREBOARD Seminole 5 Tecumseh 6 Maud 10 2 Byng 19 5 Mustang 10 5 Chandler 10 31 Noble 9 14 Dale 21 16 Noble 3 4 Cushing Tournament Perry 9 10 Meeker 6 3 Hominy 0 12 Maud 3 0 Byng 6 0 Byng 8 0 Chandler 1 11 Harrah 7 9 Holdenville 2 1 Mustang 0 2 Harrah 6 2 ROW Is Coach Hal Honeycutt, Bill Shirey, Nathaniel Ryan, Jim Shirey, Bruce Jones, Randy Morris, Andy Gower. ROW 2: Joe Cole, David Dyke, Doug Thomas, Darryl Lloyd, Frank Arrasmith, Tony Pecore, Louis Harwell. ROW 3: Mick Madden, Gary Seism, Rick Morris, Dave Morrow, David Hamilton, Mike Hulin. 62 DIAMOND FOUR ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS Only four Seniors started for the Savages, but three were selected All-Conference plus one Honorable Mention. Selected were: Bil Shirey, batting .400; Bruce Jones - . 344; David Dyke - . 372; Jim Shirey - .359 (a junior selection) and Cary Seism, Honorable Mention. 65 TRACK ROW Is James French, John May, Leonard Rivers, Jim Shirey, Bill Shirey, Frank Arrasmith, Andy Gower. ROW 2: Danny Headrick, Stan Higdon, Mike Hulin, Richard Houck, Monty Hale, John Clark, Roy Clark, Ronald Harrison. 66 SHIREY’S LONG JUMP WINS 1ST IN STATE Senior Bill Shirey composed a brilliant record in long jump competition. 1973 Record: 2nd Place - Idabel Invitational 1st Place - Ada Invitational 1st Place - Conference Meet 2nd Place - Regional Meet 1st Place - State Finals 3rd Place - Meet of Champions . 4 67 ALL-SPORTS BANQUET Date: May 5, 1973 Place: Holiday Inn Theme: Age of Aquarius This was the setting for this year's All-Sports Banquet. It is given annually by the Pep Club in honor of sports participants. Mary Copeland, President of Pep Club, acted as Mistress of Ceremonies, for the occasion. The entertainment, which was provided by the cheerleaders gave us a revealing look at our coaches. The team members of each sport select a Sweetheart every year. They are presented the traditional necklace by the team captains. The Sweethearts for 1973 were: Baseball - La Donna McCullar Basketball - Lisa Roberts Football - Mary Copeland Track - Dee Ann Bussey Many awards were presented to the athletes by the coaches. One of these awards went to Lisa Roberts as the Outstanding Girl Athlete. Coach Avery was presented a Special Award by Mr. Barker for his 150th basketball victory. Other Special Awards went to Senior Athletes: Bill Shirey - Outstanding Boy Athlete; Doyle Motley - Jaycee's Outstanding Athlete of the Year; John May - Gary Guinn Award JUNIOR PLAY “HER ADORABLE IMP” Cast Mrs. Sarah Pfieffer . Mr. George Pfieffer Jeannie Pfieffer . . Sheila............... Midge................ Danny Pfieffer . . . Tommy Graves . . Sgt. Jim McCaffey . Dr. Ursula Fredericks Dr. Karl Hersenger . Hannah Robinson. . Mrs. Marion Wright Joe Claymore . . . . Terri Raney .Joe Cole . Cindy McMahan . Cindy Hillerman .Sharon Salazar .Wade French .Jim Shirey . Bob Cain . Peggy Baker . Ricky Morris . Brenda Isaacs . Deniese Stapp .Mike Potter 70 DRAMA CLUB “THE MIMERS” Mrs. Kinsey and her Drama Club started the New Year off right with a Christmas Program. The proceeds went for the new auditorium drapes. Stan Stewart and Rick Mitchell acted as prop men through-out the year. This years officers are: President-Dee Anne Bussey, Vice-President-Cindy Hillerman, Secretary-Treasurer- Linda Sehon, and Reporter-Kirn Yones. Marcia Edgin - Ann Boleyn, Deniese Stapp - Lady Arabella Stewart, Peggy Baker - Elizabeth Woodville, Linda Sehon - Lady Jane Grey, Cathy Madden - The Unknown Woman, Dee Anne Bussey - Catherine Howard, Debbie Bentley - Lady Rockford, Brenda Isaacs and Sharon Salazar - Charwomen, Cindy Hillerman - Ruth Hanne Smith, Sherri Williams - Mary Abigail Gentry, Terri Raney - Dance Stanley, Deby Swarb - Widow Jones TO BURN A WITCH In 1683 Salem was the scene of many witch hunts. In this one-act play, two innocent women are accused of the sin of witchcraft by early Puritans. 73 SENIOR PLAY OFF THE TRACK CAST Mr. John Morgan.................John May Silas Dobbins...................Charlie Wesslhoft Flickie Nelson..................Debbie Rider Betty Phillips..................Susan Stewart Joan Parker.....................Mary Copeland Mrs. Guarino....................Pam Armstrong Antino Guarino..................Yvonne Williams Bill Lindsay....................David Potter Mr. Oscar Pozenby...............Ricky Mitchell Willie Woodson..................Farley Redfield Evalina Bum pass................Phyllis Farrow Mrs. Reginald Vanderventer . . . Carolyn Wallace Miss Pidgie McDougal............Beth Moore A 74 Janet Amerson 7th Grade Janice Renfro 8th Grade Kathi Key- Freshman Jane Walters 1973 Yearbook Queen (LEFT) Debbie Bentley, Junior (RIGHT) Iva Robinson, Sophomore MR. MISS FT A David Dyke and Beth Moore 76 ROW Is Danny Napier, Brenda Isaacs, Beth Moore, Carolyn Wallace, Donna Zuker, John May, Phyllis Farrow, Doyle Motley, Rickey Marsh, and Rachel Crossley. ROW 2: Roselyn Gokey, Sandy Webb, Toni Teafatiller, Cindy Melot, and Nancy Aires. RACK ROW: Donna Crow, Ruth Crossley, Terri Martin, Nancy Hackett, Rosie Carderara, Gina Stevenson, Jane Walters. KNEELING: Charlotte Roark, Sandy Sigman, Tracy Miller, Rachael Crossley, Sheryl Kingsbury, Anita Buckmaster. SITTING: Chris Miller, Kay Littleton, Becky Johnston, Joani Gokey, Cherry Bingham, Debbie Wiggins, Anita Holland, Mrs. Boyd. 77 THS BAND PRESENTS SPRING BAND CONCERT We had a small group of dedicated musicians this year, who, I think, made a lot of progress, both in- dividually and as a band. We still have a long way to go, and I am looking forward to bigger and better tilings in the years ahead, is the way band director Herb Moring described this year's program. Activities included participation in District and State Solo and Ensemble Contests, the annual Spring Concert at- tended by about 500 in May, and supporting the school athletic program by playing at football and basketball games. In addition, two band students, Danny Napier and Jaime Elliott, were chosen for All- District Band. 78 JUDI ROBINSON IS CROWNED 1973 BAND QUEEN Senior Judi Robinson was crowned 1973 Band Queen at the Spring Concert. Her escort was Danny Napier. Crownbearer- Carl Williams; Flowergirl-Lisa May. Attendants: Belinda Wood, escort Frank Whitehead; Brenda Miner, escort Trent Gentry; Tina Spicer, escort Bryan Nadeau President-Frank Whitehead. 79 FFA OFFICERS Advisor - Mr. Cockrum Sentinel - Freddie Foster Vice-President - Monty Hale President - David Burlison Secretary - Ivan Haley Reporter - Mike Jeffcoat Treasurer - Ronnie Lowry Harlan Faulkner - Parliamentarian Kenneth Haley - Chaplin Kenny Farrow - Historian 80 JUNIOR OFFICERS Parliamentarian - Ronnie Riddle Chaplain - Leonard Haley Advisor - Mr. Cockrum Historian - Mikey Childers Vice- President - Larry Hudgins President - Randy Huff Secretary - David Clark Treasurer - Ricky Harris Sentinel - Kenny Jolly AWARD WINNING TEAMS The Farm Shop Team took 1st at Tishamingo and 2nd at Okmulgee. Farley Redfield, Bob McGowan, Fred Foster, and Monty Hale won a first place trophy at Murray State College in April. The Parliamentary Procedure Team placed 2nd at County and 2nd at the Area Contest. This year was the first year for FFA to have girls as members. Sharletta Essary, Mary Lou Villines, and Marilyn Farrow participated in competition as the Horticulture Team. 81 FFA PRESENTS AWARDS AT SPRING BANQUET David Burlison, President, pre- sented an Award of Appreciation to Mr. Cockrum, Advisor. David Clark won the Outstanding Greenhand Award. Mr. Barker presented Special Awards for Leadership and Scholarship to Seniors David Burlison and Mike Turner. Ronnie Lowry received the Star Chapter Farmer Award. H PENNY REDDING IS CROWNED FFA SWEETHEART David Burlison carried out the traditional crown- ing ceremonies. Attendants were: Sherry Williams, Ronda Garcia, Phyllis Farrow. Monty Hale presented the Honorary Chapter Farmer Award to Carl Barker, David Fleming, and Henry Bowling. These men have been very helpful to the FFA program this year. 83 CANDY STRIPERS. Nancy Seaton, June Criss, Marsha Edgin, Nancy Ayres, Rhonda Morris, Sponsor, Mrs. McDonald, Terri Barret, Tina Delones, Rachel Crosley, Debbie Brady, Sherri Tate, Nancy Black, Denise Stapp. SMOKE SIGNAL STAFF. Donna Littleton, John May, Marsha Edgin, David Folks, Denise Stapp, Sylvia Ramey, Ileta Buckmaster, Roselyn Gokey, Dell Martin, Pam Armstrong, Gail Martin. 85 With Mike Kochick serving as Master of Ceremonies, the banquet theme was beautifully carried out by several of the Junior classmates. Senior Class President, John May, gave the Acceptance Speech, and Seniors Mary Copeland and Doyle Motley read the Class Will. 86 YESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW While Cindy Hillerman opened the banquet with a prayer, Brenda Isaacs, Karen Akin, Cindy McMahan, and Debi Swarb provided their share of entertainment with Remember Whens and songs. Linda Sehon and Joe Cole read the Dedi- cation, and Cathy Madden and Jim Shirey read the Senior Class Prophecy. 87 WHO’S WHO CUTEST Marla Grove - Rick Mitchell MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Ileta Buckmaster - Fred Akin BEST DRESSED Debbie Gray - Johnny Jackson WITTIEST David Folks - Patty Wade MOST POPULAR Jimmy French - Debbie Rider BEST PERSONAUTY Kathy Anders - Billy Mitchell FRIENDLIEST Leonard Rivers - Mary Copeland MOST TALENTED Charlie Wesselhoft - Judi Robinson BEST ALL-AROUND Jane Walters - Doyle Motley MR. G MISS T.H.S, Lisa Roberts - David Potter Top Ten Seniors: Lisa Roberts, Roselyn Gokey, Phyllis Farrow-Saluta tori an, Fred Akin, Rebecca Johnston, John May, Donna Zuker, Carolyn Wallace, Beth Moore, Doyle Motley - Valedictorian. 91 Phyllis Farrow, Salutatorian 93 JUNIOR ARCHBEARERS Cindy Hillerman, Craig Harlin, Brenda Isaacs, Jeff Brown, Debbie Bentley, John Clark, Sherry Williams, Mike Kochick, Joleen Linduff, Joe Cole, Dianne Passons, Ivan Haley, Cindy McMahan, Mike Hulin, Terri Raney, Bobby Villines, Deanna Scott, Joe Timperley. 94 95 MRS. WHITTALL SAYS GOOD-BYE AFTER 18 YEARS OF SERVICE TO TECUMSEH SCHOOLS Mrs. Mary Whittall retired at the end of the 1972-73 school year completing 34 years as a school teacher. She taught in the schools of North View and Westboro (now consolidated), St. Louis, and Tecumseh. During her 18 years at Tecumseh, she served as Sr. High and Jr. High Pep Club Sponsor for a total of 10 years. Mrs. Whittall also served as sponsor for the local 4-H Club for two years. Mrs. Whittall said that her greatest ,rhonorM while a teacher was the knowledge that she had a part in the lives of thousands of young people. As a dedicated teacher, she felt a part of their accomplishments and successes. 96 The Tecumseh Sr. High and Jr. High will miss Mrs. Whittall's influence and kindness in the years ahead, but everyone wants to wish her a happy retirement while traveling through- out the United States. John May President Doyle Motley Vice-President SENIOR CLASS OF Mary Copeland Secretary - Treasurer David Dyke Reporter Fredrick Akin Pam Armstrong Frank Arrasmith Peggy Bingham Julia (Terrell) Boxley Julie Brown Paula (Hill) Brundage Ileta Buckmaster Kathy Anders Richard Criss Shirley Cummings Randy Curtis 99 David Burlison Dee Anne Bussey Pamela (McCalip) Carter Vicki (Cowan) Clinkenbeard Mary Copeland Cici Corbet David Dyke Robert Follow ill Roselyn Gokey David Folks Debbie Garrison Phyllis Farrow Jimmy French Debbie Gray Marla Grove Ori an Harris Monty Hale Phyllis Higginbotham Lynn Harmon Rebecca Johnston Johnny Jackson Bruce Jones Robert Jones 101 102 Rickey Marsh John May LaDoima McCullar David Morrow Doyle Motley Connie Newson )03 Kathy Megehee Beth Moore Bob McGowan Billy Mitchell Sherri McMahan Rickey Mitchell Ricky Penner Debbie Rider Lisa Roberts 104 David Potter O. Z. Riggs Judith Robinson Gary Seism Farley Redfield Leonard Rivers Tim Talley Carolyn Tison Susan Stewart Debbie Smith Joy Taylor Bill Shirey David Thomas Mark Seaton Stanley Stewart Carolyn Wallace Charles Wesselhoft Paula Whitman Sandra Webb Joyce Wheeler Geneva Wheeler 106 Mike Turner Jane Walters Patty (Lee) Wade Yvonne Williams Jim Wilsie Michael Yones Donna Zuker Janice Owings Sponsor Michael Shultz Sponsor Karen Akin Amy Armstrong Peggy Baker Debbie Bentley Debbie Black Orval Brewer Jeff Brown Bob Cain Gary Chamblin Loretta Chester John Clark Steve Click Joe Cole Reda Cox Sharon Craig Mary Durham Marcia Edgin Roy Farrow Wanda Faulkner Skippy Followwill Fred Foster Wade French 108 Johnny Gentry Pam George Connie Graham Ivan Haley Craig Harlin David Harris Terry Hess Stan Higdon Cindy Hillerman Johnnie Hogue Gary Holbert Richard Houck 9 Kathy Hudgins Mike Hulin Mike Kochick Debbie Lam Joleen Linduff Tommy Longhorn Cathy Madden Pam Marsh Dell Martin Gail Martin Steve McKiddy Cindy McMahan 109 Beverly Minei Ricky Morris Nolan Parker Dianne Passons Mike Potter Sylvia Ramey Terry Raney Ronnie Reed Joe Reiter Melody Rider Jerry Rodgers Barry Robison Becky Rudolph Sharon Salazar Tim Schmidlekofer Deanna Scott Linda Sehon Martha Sherwood John Shackleford Jim Shirey Gary Smith 110 Bobby Villines Ladine Wade Sharon Walters Frank Whitehead Sherry Williams Terry Williams Jimmy Wilson Belinda Wood Jackie Wright Roy Yandell 111 Toni Teafatiller Brent Jones Michelle Carpenter Danit a Harris President Vice-President Secretary Reporter SOPHOMORES Kay Akin Floyd Ball Bill Barker C. L. Barnett Tim Beck Linda Bingham Diana Bowen Lynne Brightwell Matt Brown Robert Butler Florene Carpenter Michelle Carpenter Denise Chisholm Roy Clark Susan Clark Charlotte Clements 112 ROW 1: Judy Coffey, James Collins, Sherry Couch, Linda Cox, Billy Crow, Rebecca Dearman ROW 2: Tina DeLonais, Bill Edmiston, Roy Effinger, Sharletta Essary, Kenneth Farrow, Marilyn Farrow ROW 3: Harlan Faulkner, Lisa French, Ron Garey, Ronnie Gentry, Ricky Gilbert, Lewis Glover ROW 4: Andy Gower, Glenn Gray, Ronda Guest, Kenneth Haley, Danita Harris, Ronald Harrison ROW 5: Danny Headrick, Stanley Hoisington, Anita Holland, Gaye Hollingsworth, Sam Hoy, Shiela Huff 113 Benny Hysell Gary Jennings Brent Jones Roxie Key Kurt Kingham Mark Kingsbury Roy Langston Terry Lester Penny Littleton Ray Littleton Terry Long Mickey Madden Lynn Marsh Yvonne Matthews Kathy McCoy Dolores May Cindy Me lot Valorie Merkel Chris Miller Brenda Miner Randy Morris Danny Napier Jock Parsons Debbie Price Mark Reaves Leroy Redfield Tim Reeves Steve Rhodd Velma Rivers Iva Robinson 114 Jeannie Rodgers Nathaniel Ryan Mary Jane Sandefur C. W. Scarberry Tam mi e Seckel Stan Shahan Cheryl Sigman Lori Smith Venita Smith Patti Stafford Carol Stapp Susie Starks Vicki Stewart Nicky Stith Arlin Stout Clayton Stover Josie Strawn Toni Teafatiller Steven Thomas Brad Townsend Linda Trice JoAnn Turner Phyllis Vaughn Mary Lou Villines Jimmy Walker Debbie Webb Monte Williams Becky Wood Joel Yones Bill Zuker 115 Class Officers President - Martin Stacy Vice President - Keith Harmon Secretary - Paul Schmidlkofer Reporter - Jeannie Renfro ROW 1: Mary Abernathy, Carolyn Anderson, John Arrasmith, Paul Austin, Nancy Ayers, Terri Barrett ROW 2: Cherry Bingham, Nancy Black, Debbie Brady, Rhonda Buckmaster, Lucille Bums, Tony Carderara ROW 3: Mark Carter, Cindy Case, Christina Cheatwood, Mickey Childers, Johnny Clabom, Clyde Clark. ROW 4: David Clark, James Click, Jimmy Copeland, Rita Coy, George Crauthers, June Criss. 116 ROW 3: Ronda Garcia, Czarina Garner, Trent Gentry, Randy Gray, Blake Harlin, Keith Harmon ROW 4: Glenda Harris, Rickey Harris, Ronald Harris, Louis Harwell, Joe Henderson, Matt Higdon ROW 5: Mike Hooser, Vernon Houck, Larry Hudgins, Lela Hudgins, Randy Huff, Kim Hulin ROW 6: Patty Isaacs, Kenny Jolly, Katherine Key, Tony Kidwell, Kirk Kirk, Deena Lambert ROW 1: Kay Littleton, Cheryl Lloyd, Mary Matthews, Ruth May, Terri McCalip, John McKarey ROW 2: Treva Montgomery, Rhonda Morris, Bryan Nadeau, Linda Newman, Sanford Newman, Ricky Newsome ROW 3: Tina Newsome, Robyn Newton, Anthony Pecore, Dennis Pringle, Lisa Pruitt, Donald Ramey ROW 4: Jeannie Renfro, Ronnie Riddle, Vanessa Rivers, Mark Robinson, Mike Robinson, Walter Rose 118 ROW 5: Paul Schmidlkofer, Nancy Seaton, Vickie Shankle, Billy Shaw, Jackie Smith, Tena Spicer ROW 1: Robert Spoon, Martin Stacey, Rickey Stewart, Elaine Stover, Mike Strompolis, Chan Swarb ROW 2: Belinda Talley, Jerry Talley, Jo Ellen Tarbox, Sherri Tate, Joe Thomas, Debbie Thompson ROW 3: Teresa Thurman, Danny Townsend, Carol Villiness, David Wade, Brent Walck, Mike Walker ROW 4: Joel Walters, Connie Washburn, Mandi Washburn, Rita White, Sandra Whitehead, Debbie Willis Edgar Youngblood 119 ROW 1: Ginger Abernathy, Linda Anderson, Janice Baker, Terri Baldwin. ROW 2: Dennis Barker, Ted Belshe, Robert Bentley, Susan Botkin, Tammi Brown, James Brumfield, Mike Bussey. ROW 3: Georgei Carderara, Robby Chaffin, Danny Chambers, Kari Cox, Ruth Crossley, Johnny DeLong, Debra Durham. ROW 4: Janette Elliott, Tammy Fugett, Mike Garey, Teresa Garrison, Debbie Greenlee, Betty Haser, Tony Henderson. ROW 5: Greg Hillerman, Nedra Hobbs, Leslie Holt, Terri Holt, Toni Hooser, Carol Howard, Jamie Hurst. ROW 6: Ricky Isaacs, Paul Jackson, Paula Jackson, James Jenks, Trudi Jones, Selina Kalka, Sheryl Kingsbury. ROW 7: Tommy LaValley, Greg Lowry, Yvonne McCarley, Mark McCoy, Steve McMahan, Mike Madden, Lori Magdalena. 120 ROW 1: Stan Miner, Mike Mars, Kim Martin, Mary Moody, Tawana Murdock, Debbie Newton, Ricky O'Neal. ROW 2: Jeff Perry, Chris Pool, Gary Powell, Terri Pruitt, Gina Qualls, Carl Ramsey, Janice Renfro. ROW 3: Rickey Richards, Beth Rogers, Sara Sandefur, Jeff Scarberry, Johnny Scarberry, Sandra Sehon, Debbie Shaw. ROW 4: Carol Smith, Paul Sparks, Toby Spicer, Jeannie Stapp, Rae Ellen Stewart, Donna Stith, Cindy Stockton. ROW 5: Gus Tarbox, Tommy Thompson, Allan Timperley, Debbie Tomlinson, Billy Trammel, Mike Tucker, Richard Tuley. ROW 6: Jerry Walters, Rita Washburn, Debbie Webb, Gayle Wheeler, Charles White, Carol Whitman, David Williams. ROW 7: Tommy Wilsie, Mark Wisdom, Brenda Wood, Franky Yates, Danny Young, Robyn Zumwalt. 121 ROW 1: Janet Amerson, Randy Ashcraft, Jack Arrasmith, Gordon Baker, John Belshe, Randy Bowen. ROW 2: Nancy Bridgewater, Kathy Brooks, Debbie Cain, Rosie Carderara, Brenda Carter, Glenda Carter, Mitchell Calder, Debbie Childere. ROW 1: Sherri Clark, Steve Clark, Douglas Clements, Jan Coffey, Danny Conaster, Gayla Couch, Keith Cox, Richard Coy. ROW 2: Charles Crane, Mike Crauthers, Donna Crow, Randall Dane, Kathy Donovan, Mike Ealey, Carol Essary. Jo Beth Fisher. ROW 1: Mark French, Joe Followill, Daniel Fullbright, Tonya Furr, Jayne Garner, Coy George, Randy Gilbert, Johnny Cokey. ROW 2: Jimmie Greenlee, Nancy Hackett, Daniel Haley, Sheila Harlin, Laurie Hulin, Randal Huret, Shelley Jenkins, Keith Judy. ROW 3: Joy Kelley, Cindy Kieffer, Joe Krelhman, Phillip Lairson, Danny Ledford, Charles Littleton, Cindy Long, Kelly Loveless. 122 ROW 1: Willina Low, Don Lucas, Tammy McCarley, Terry McCullar, Johnny McMahan, Keith Mangus, Kent Marsh, Terri Martin. ROW 2: Tony Miller, Tracey Miller, Sharon Minchew, Steve Mitchell, Tammy Muiray, Margaret Murrell, Debbie Phillips, Kathy Potter. ROW 1: Joe Reeves, Jack Richardson, Veada Rivers, Charlotte Roark, Patrick Robinson, Clifford Ryan, Buddy Scarberry, James Schmidlkofer. ROW 2: James Seckel, James Sigman, Sandy Sigman, Cindy Smith, Kevin Smith, Zana Smith, Richard Standridge, Ricky Starks. ROW 1: Vicky Stark, Richard Stasyszen, Gina Stevenson, Glenda Stokes, Bobby Stricklen, Vic Tate, Bobby Taylor, Blaine Taylor. ROW 2: Pam Taylor, Venessa Tefertiller, Sammy Thompson, Vicky Thompson, Gloria Thurman, Marth Townsend, Keith Tuley, Joe Van Arnam. ROW 3: Jerry Villines, James (Kippy) Ward, Anita Washburn, Daniel Washburn, Jay Watkins, Dawna Watson, Debbie Wiggins, Ricky Yates. 123 FACULTY Outward bound the clowns rush on. From day to day we tried to reach, Even teach. Clown, perhaps not Philosopher, what Mostly, maybe in-between. Ours was not to sterotype, to assign a niche, But rather to give a broad overview. To define the requirments of society To make for a better fit for me and you. Perhaps our goals were out of sight And the outside pressures too earthly real, Or just the opposite like some giant spinning wheel. But as in the search for the holy grail So often we watch them fail And then sadly and lately realize Their failure is also ours. Jim Myers Mr. Avery Algebra I Mr. Barr Science 124 Mr. Caskey Government, American History Mr. Cockrum Agriculture Mr. Cropp Math Mr. Curson English Miss Epps Guidance Counselor Mr. Frohnapfel Science Mr. Cook Social Studies Mrs. Duncan Guidance Counselor Mr. Harrell Biology 125 Mrs, Hudson Typing, Shorthand Mrs. Kinsey English, Speech Mr. Humphrey Driver's Education Mrs. Jones English, Art Miss Lawson English Mrs. MacDonald Home Economics Mr. Moring Band Mr. Myers Science 126 Mr. North Driver's Education American History Mrs. Owings librarian Mr. Potter Math, Chemistry Mrs. Raney Math Miss Stratton Business Mrs. Shultz English, French Mr. Shultz Algebra Mr. Wilsie Industrial Arts Mr. Whittington History, P. E. I I Mrs. Whittal English 127 ALVA MELOT, Superintendent of Tecumseh Public Schools, is in his sixth year as head administrator. When asked about his job, he stated that he did enjoy being superintendent, but there were many problems that came with it. Mr, Melot considers building space to be a definite problem in his school system. The town and school population has increased so quickly in the last few years that it is hard to keep up in providing adequate facili- ties. Of course, like every superintendent, he deals daily with problems concerning the general upkeep of the buses and buildings. Mr. Melot also stated that he felt Tecumseh was very fortunate that they do receive so many applications for teaching positions every year. This makes the job of hiring qualified teachers easier. LEO MOTLEY, Principal of the Jr. High, enjoys his students and his job. He believes that his job is greatly affected by the age of his student. These years are the more difficult years—kids here (in the Jr. High) act before they thing. Sometimes he feels his biggest problem in the Jr. High is the lack of school spirit. Since the students only attend his school for two years, there is not enough time for them to get involved in the school. The staff also questioned Mr. Motley about what was his opinion of a good teacher. He stated that a good teacher or principal is like a parent, they teach the kids to make decisions on their own. 128 CARL BARKER, High School Principal stated that he likes his job. That is of prime importance espe- cially to a high school principal who must cope with many problems with students ranging from the freshman level to the senior year. His basic policy is to furnish the best education possible to all stu- dents. Of course, many times he feels that the students do not always take advantage of every opportunity; but he does think a majority of Tecumseh students do. Basically, he thinks that teaching and learning should be more relevant to life's situations so that everyone can benefit. Mr. Barker also listed other areas as problems. For instance, the poor attendance by a minority of high school students and there is always the problem of people in the halls.