Tecumseh High School - Savage Yearbook (Tecumseh, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1976 volume:

TECUMSEH HIGH SCHOOL, TECUMSEH, OKLAHOMA Volume 61 o m Through all our school days and tears And all our dreams of past years They were always there. Whether they Were help or hindrance, our Faithful peers stood by us. Not only Are they our friends, but one of The many many faces of THS. 2 August of 1975 was the eager beginning of a rapidly Changing year. The first couple of months were Slow but all of a sudden we looked back and wondered Where time had gone so quickly. Seniors realized that a challenging school life they Had known for such a long time was drawing Nearer to the end. Other students were hopeful that Another year would pass quickly. Little do They know how quickly and sadly time will go. 3 Yea Seniors of 1976! 1976 ... .A year of change and vibrant progress. Not only our school, but our city underwent Great modifications. Sonic Drive In prospers, Pratts doubles in size, Tecumseh's first Shopping center, new housing additions, Mexican Food restaurant, Tecumseh has the first Bicentennial baby for Pottawatomie county. A Countless number of improvements. 4 5 Our school system also improved with This historic year. The city passes A four cent sales tax to help improve Roads, a new park, baseball field, And new tennis courts. Plans have also Been made to build a new school Building. We have so much to be proud Of and even more to be hopeful for. I is ■'I -• i, I 8 Bubble gum, donkeys, trips to the library, FTA state meeting, motorcycles, a downtown parade, pep ral- lies, student discipline, 9 yearbook pages waiting to come to life... all make present, past and future in a single moment of memory. As time passes on, our mind blurs. School Memories fade into the back of our minds, waiting To be recalled. Many of the things we wish to remember are blurred And forgotten. We re- member other things So vividly it is as though they occurred yesterday. Good teachers, bad teachers; good friends, enemies; Good times, bad times — the things we hated to do, But now we can reminisce with a certain fondness. 11 For the graduating seniors of 1976, it is certain in forthcoming years you will become a slave to your way of living and build a wall around your life, perhaps. This wall, most assured- ly, will be constructed of thoughts, plans for the future and problems of survival. As time goes by, we will again see our schoolmates—and realize a certain sadness and nostalgia. Perhaps we will look back at this collection of school memories with great fondness and appreciate even more the forgotten days that were so enjoyable. The days that passed so quickly, the best year of all. .. 1976.. .our last year at Tecumseh High School. This is the biggest yearbook ever published in the history of THS. It is the result of a dedicated adviser and staff who worked long, diligent hours to pro- duce this historic record of our Alma Mater. I am extremely proud to have been a part of it. I hope this book is enjoyed by all who read it. — Terri Barrett, Editor 13 DIGNITARIES SALUTE THS The Honorable David L. Boren Governor of Oklahoma .-ssSSs .. 'v 7. The Honorable Tom Steed Member of Congress Cenate .um «h ci, Clunavf| ••• Of '74 umnl fa «� • eh . 2 °ur Mtloa. of «ducaiioa ‘ ’P'-o vomant M Brr B.li S r Oklahoma lira Out Um Claaa of '� � 111 15 ov-H'ra THE 1976 BICENTENNIAL SAVAGE CONTENTS Seniors 17 Underclassmen 29 Faculty 43 Organizations 51 Activities 81 Royalty 97 Sports 123 Junior High 155 Advertisements 179 STAFF Editor...........................Terri Barrett Business Manager........Sandy Whitehead Sports Editor..............Clyde Clark Editorial Staff.................Susan Botkin, David Brooks, George Fellows, Jamie Lance, Kathy Key, Walter Rose, Joe Sevy. Adviser................Franklin Talley THE FIRST 200 YEARS A knowledge of American history is an invitation to experience the ac- complishment, drama, tragedy and hope of an infant nation struggling to grow up. Sturdy, determined pioneers hacked away at the edges of a raw continent and, with blunders and achievements alike, modeled a country with a spirited nature and a united commitment to individual liberty for every one of its citizens. Americans, great and not so great, have given us a heritage to carry on and improve upon. Farmers and soldiers, industri- alists and merchants, dreamers and leaders, are all there in two centuries of progress. But the maturing isn't finished. You'll find the boundaries of growth as endless today as when our forefathers first envisioned them. You can seek out your own destiny with the wisdom and judgement which comes with re-creation of the past. Your knowledge, dreams and industry will carry on through many more centuries of living history. CHAPTERS OF AMERICAN HISTORY The Stamp Act of 1765 was an attempt by Eng- land to tax item that writ? wholly American. The colonist� reacted in seething resentment which erupted into angry protestations. The fir t blood of the American Revolution was spilled during one such incident at Boston in 1770 Several Americans lost their lives over a snowball thrown at a British sentry. In the fight to achieve commerce equality, the United States found itself in a naval war over shipping lanes. Fort McHenry was henocally held during .1 British naval bombardment, and the stars and stripes still flew after a night of hard fighting The next morning Francis Scott Key penned the immortal words of what would become the national anthem Settlers had to have permanent access to the new lands, so canals and bridges were built to carry stages and wagon trains loaded with machinery destined for settlements in the West The pioneers foresaw great wealth in the cheap acreage that was available. Frontiersmen cleared the wilderness, built set- tlements and drove back the Indians. The Pony Express and the telegraph became primary means of communication Agriculture was the wealth of the country American inventions of the time were often re- lated to working the soil. The McCormick Reaper mowing machines, textile looms and the cotton gin were instrumental in the settling of new frontiers In 1848, James Marshall found gold m the race of a sawmill he was building for John Sutter at Coloma. California The lust to get rich qux k was the force behind this biggest and gaudiest gold rush ever While gold rush fever gripped the country, states were increasingly more divided on the slavery issue. Civil war broke out in the East This Brothers War was bitterly fought and. though the scars remain even today, slavery was abolished Cities grew at an alarming pace: often without regard to the limits of safety The great Chicago fire of 1871 burned the bustling attie market empire beyond recognition. But the pioneer spirit was not broken. Chicagoans began re- building and preparations were underway to celebrate the 100th birthday of the country The Iron Horse, carrying homesteaders, greatly helped settlement of the new country The first transcontinental railroad connected the country at Promontory Summit. Utah, on May 10.1869 Transportation setting the pattern for the American way of life. The country became a mobile society .vith electric trolleys, automo- biles. farm machinery, and btcvcles. all the rage. Along with the accessibility of travel � .ame a new era of nationalism A World War called upon the nation' voung men to unite and fight After the war in Europe, the nation pulled itself together and industry flourished once again. A carefree America bur- ied war memories in the new moving pictures, telephones light bulbs, electric generators, stock market ticker tape machines, phono- graphs and a wealth of inventions from the fer- tile minds of its young inventors. Baseball be- came the national sport and prohibition was law Black Thursday October 24 1929 saw rhe American stock market crash to the lowest level in history Panic set In as the unemployment level skyrocketed. The country was in its worst economic crisis Slowly, but surely, the wounds of the crash. ' the dust bowl, and poverty healed RATION; stamp ho 34 MF 35 1 _2§___I ion| —i?___I RATIONI STAMP Hal 2SJ RATION stamp na 46 RATIONI STAMP NO | 43 J RATIONI STAMP Ha 47 The steel industry geared up for the revival while rumors were whispered in the Roosevelt administration of another impending war. The nation s leaders scoffed, until L ecember7, l°4l Pearl Harbor1 industrial production reached a peak during the war years. Upon their return from four years of battle, the veterans forged ahead with an eye on a better life for everyone Several mod- erate recessions In the 50 s and 60 s reminded cautious citizens of past decades Nearly 100 years of struggling for civil liberties were realized when President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Civil Right Act of I9e4 into law. The Act outlawed segregation in any The seventies shed light on a new trouble for the nation as it approached its 200th birthday The world's energy sources and natural re- sources were being used up faster than thev could be replenished. Americans once again waded into a new frontier. The energy crisis and ecology were prominent words in the language. Ways to save nature from the neglect of mankind and ways of preserving precious fuel without damaging that balance of nature were the objectives of Americans across the country Huge strides were being taken in the scientific field Television became a part of every family s lift- National events were household topics - while they happened — thanks to the new medi um Individuals and groups were seen on the tube as (hey advocated new social reform, or justice, or special causes of their own TV gave individuals and political systems power greater than ever before. Audio-visual journalism had made its impact Earth s crises «.purred Americans into further pioneering. This time outer space Ameri- can astronauts were the first on the surface of the moon and the U.b was fust to build a skv- lab for more scientific study American is still learning and growing after a mere 200-year infancy The original determina- tion of our forefathers was told again in the words of Ned Armstrong as he made the first step on the moon a small step for man, but a giant step for mankind ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY Omi MR SALS ONE Mm,ION ACRES OF SUPERIOR FABMING LANDS, IN FARMS OF 40,80 160 acres and upwards at from $8 to $12 per acre. THK0K I..A N DM AHK NOT SI SPI9NED BV ANY IN THE WORLD. T1IKV I.IK AIjON� THE WHOLE LINE OF THE CENTRAL ILLINOIS RAILROAD. For totooo LQMO CREDIT. SHORT CREDIT tnd for CASH. th r � � Btu TO WEB. VILLA OBS, SCHOOLS «ad CHURCHES. THE CHANGING NATION Ownership of land had been just a dream to most of the colonists from feudal England. With the great expanse of cheap land opening up in the West, the dream became reality. The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 opened the first sizable frontier in the Midwest, but the nation was not ready for it yet. It took a growing market in the East, where land was getting high-priced and scarce, and develop- ment of good transportation, to really start the frontier movement. The Gold Rush caused hordes of settlers to take various routes to the Pacific Coast and its yellow riches. The railroads brought farmers and ranchers, along with the miners, who decided to stop all along the routes and build their homes. Railroads were instrumental in the quick civilization of the West, bringing people in num- bers so large that the resentful Indians were finally pushed back into unwanted and infertile areas. America became a haven for immigrants from every na- tion as freedom beckoned them to the teeming cities of the East, the plains, and the rich west coast farmlands. Sick of the Civil War and with their own lands divided up and lost, many Southerners set out to begin again in the virgin territories. Westering soon became the national tradition as North and South moved together toward a new life. Americanism was advanced socially, by the hard-working, bare-fisted types who settled the frontiers. BENIAMIN FRANKLIN FLAG CULPEPER FLAG - 1775 ALSO CALLED SERAPIS FLAG GENERALLY ACCEPTED AS ORIGINATED BY ONE OF THE EARLY RATTLESNAKE FLAGS CARRICO BY THE MINUTE MEN BENIAMIN FRANKLIN AT COURT OF LOUIS XVI 0i iS, 76: FIRST STARS ANO STRIPES UNITED EMBLEM OF INDEPENDENCE SAID TO HAVE BEEN ORIGINATED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON FOLLOWING ACT OF CONGRESS OF JUNE 14. 1777 •OLD GLORY NAME GIVEN BY CAPTAIN WILLIAM DRIVER. COMMANDING THE BRIG CHARLES DAGGETT IN 1831 FLAG OF THE CIVIL WAR 1841 1865 THE STARS ANO STRIPES WITH THIRTY SIX STARS IN THE UNION CARRIED BY THE NORTHERN ARMIES DURING LATER YEARS OF THE CIVIL WAR American Banners CONTINENTAL FLAG CARRIED IN 1775 1777 SHWOING PINE TRU. SYMBOL OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY COLONY. IN PLACE OF THE CROSSES OF ST GEORGE ANO ST ANDREW LIBERTY TREE FLA6 - 177$ THE PINE TREE COMES FROM COINS OF THE COLONY OF MASSACHUSETTS 1652 FIRST NAVY STARS AND STRIPES IN ABSENCE OF SPECIFIC ARRANGEMENT OF STARS BY CONGRESS JUNE 14. 1777. IT WAS CUSTOMARY FOR NAVY TO PUCE THE STARS IN FORM Of CROSSES OF ST GEORGE AND ST ANDREW FLAG Of THE THIRD MARYLAND - 1771 CARRIED AT THE BATTLE OF COWPENS JANUARY. 1778 AND USED AS COLORS OF AMERICAN LAND FORCES UNTIL MEXICAN WAR JOHN PAUL JONES STARRY FUG RESCUED FROM THE SEA 8Y JAMES BAYARO STAFFORD DURING BATTLE BETWEEN BON HOMME RICHARD AND SERAPIS FUG OF THE WAR OF 1112 (1812-1114) SHOWING FIFTEEN STARS AND FIFTEEN BARS AS CHANGEO UPON ADMISSION OF VERMONT FREMONT. THE PATHFINDER'S FLAG - 40 � EMBLEM THAT BU2ED THE TRAIL FOR THE COVERED WAGON IN THE ROARING 40S THE URlY ENSIGN OF THE PUINS FUG Of THE MEXICAN WAR - 1S4S NOT ACTUALLY USED AS REGIMENTAL COLORS BY TROOPS BUT AS FUG OF CONQUEST AND OCCUPATION COMMODORE PERRY'S FUG - 1 54 THE FUG THAT OPENED JAPAN TO WESTERN CIVILIZATION CONFEDERATE BATTLE ANO NAVY FUG USED FROM MAY 1. 1863 TO END OF WAR 1865 THE BATTLE FUG WAS SQUARE THE EMBLEM OF LIBERTY THAT 8ROUGHT FREEDOM TO CUBA of Freedom THE SPIRIT OF A NATION I was born American; I live an American; I shall die an American.” daniel webster “Don’t give up the ship . ’ ’ ('APT. JAMES LA WHENCE war LINCOLN to Harriet Beecher Stowe. Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, emma lazarus 'The people are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty.” thomasjefferson “A truly American sentiment recognises the dignity of labor and the fact that honor lies in honest toil.” a rover Cleveland Be sure you are right, then go ahead. davidcrockett A knowledge of the past prepares us for the crisis of the present and the challenge of the future.” johnf. Kennedy “ . . That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom.” Lincoln Historic continuity with the past is not a duty; it is only a necessity. justice oliver wendell holmes America is a tune. It must be sung together. f GERALD STANLEY LEE “Go West, young man, and grow up with the country HORACE GREELEY ‘7 come to present the strong claims of suffering humanity. ” Dorothea dix TECUMSEH HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY FULL OF PRIDE AND TRADITION The colorful history of Tecumseh High School dates back to the spring of 1892. Then Miss Lela Henry brought 25 pupils together, set them on box seats and started the first teaching of fundamentals in Tecumseh. For $3.00 a month she rented a frame building on West Main Street. Her pupils paid $1.50 a month tuition and gathered their ABC's from whatever books father and mother had saved. In 1915 an almost new high school building--the second to bum on the present Krouch School location--burned to the ground. A new temporary high school building was hastily constructed in 1916—and much of it is still here. The first Tecumseh High School Building. Made of red brick, it was destroyed by tragic fire. BEFORE Majestic-looking THS building as it looked to students in 1915. A P'TP'D • • • And how it looked after dis- nix astrous fire Feb. 10, 1916. New Tecumseh High School in 1916. Note dress of lady students. Right wing of this structure was tom down in early 1960's to make way for modem concrete block structure. New high school of future will be built north of present Tecumseh City park with athletic fields nearby. Land has been purchased. THIS SPORTS HERITAGE PROUD ONE My, how cute THS girl basketball players looked in 1915! And how about those hats. They had a 4-3 record. McLoud beat them three times, 23-12, 30-4, and 5-4. Players are, Left To Right, Ward, Arrington, Grimes, Longstreth, Cot- ton, (captain), McKinney and Coach F.R. Pauly. The uniforms didn't match. But the 1916 Savage baseball team went to the state playoffs in Norman. They beat Ana- darko 7-5, then lost to Hollis, who went on to win the state championship. Coach was G.R. Bridgewater, in rear, a former OU pitcher. Archie Clark, All-State center on the 1917 football team, believed to be only player ever to reach that coveted position from THS. SAVAGES' TEAMS CHANGE STYLES OF UNIFORMS, BUT NOT FOR VICTORIES Down through the years, Tecumseh's fighting Savages have displayed a rich tradition in sports activities. There have been great teams, such as the only undefeated football seasons in 1936 and 1952. There have been magnificent basketball, baseball, wrestling, boxing, and track teams. Individual stars such as Aubrey Buzz Barton '32, who won the national high school 440-yard dash. And all-round star Ralph Star Crane '48. It would take pages to list them all. One of the all-time season records was held by the football squad of 1926. Lexington beat Tecumseh 7-6 the first game. They played Lex- ington again and tromped them 72-0! Farris Willingham was the coach. The photo- graph at Bottom Left shows the Savages kicking off to Lexington. Here's how devastating the football team was that year: SEASON'S RECORD—1926 Tecumseh 6 Lexington 7 14 Konawa 0 19 Maud 0 42 Wanette 0 58 Cromwell 0 46 Konawa 0 21 Seminole 0 24 Maud 0 34 Stroud 0 40 Chandler 0 72 Lexington 0 376 TOTALS 7 EDUCATION, TECUMSEH’S BIGGEST BUSINESS Education in Tecumseh dates back to the spring of 1892. Then Miss Lela Henry brought 32 pupils together, set them on box seats and started the first teaching of funda- mentals in Tecumseh. For $3.00 a month she rented a frame building on West Main Street, near the present football field. Her pupils paid $1.50 a month tuition. Pupils gathered their ABC's from whatever books mother and father had saved. Early summer heat soon ended this first school. By the fall of 1893, Tecumseh had grown immensely in popula- tion. A new high school was built where Krouch School now is. It burned to the ground a few years later, and another magnificent three-story high school was built on the same site. It too, burned Feb. 10th in 1916. The present temporary high school was quickly erected in 1916 by the same architect who designed the Oklahoma State Capitol. Barnard Elementary School, built in 1909, is the oldest struc- ture still used. Two modem additions were built adjacent to LIST OF SUPERINTENDENTS 18 -1902 Mr. 1903-1908 Mr. 1909-1911 Mr. 1911-1913 Mr. 1913- 1914 Mr. 1914- 1914 Mr. George Patrick Virgil H. Durham Payne Harry Hooper Richards Clarence Robinson (one semester) 1914-1915 Mrs. Lola Durham (one semester) 1915-1917 Mr. H.L. Allen 1917- 1918 Mr. B.A. Bridgewater 1918- 1919 Mr. E. L. Bryant Tecumseh High School today. The new portion of the school, built in 1963, is in the foreground. Also as part of the school complex is a new gymnasium considered the finest in Pottawatomie County and Central Oklahoma. The county tournament is played at Tecumseh. it in the 1960's. Krouch Elementary School was built in 1961. The Junior High School was built in the 1960's, as well as the new part of THS, completed in 1963. Recently, the forward-looking Tecumseh School Board purchased a substantial number of acres for a new high school complex to be built north of the new Tecumseh City Park area. Farris E. Willingham, who came from Francis School District in Pontotoc County, served longer than any other superintendent, from 1927 to 1955. He was suc- ceeded by Ralph Spencer, who resigned to become Pottawatomie County Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Alva Melot succeeded James K. Krouch in 1967 and is presently superintendent. Dean of the THS faculty is Miss Helen C. Taylor. She served 51 years as a teacher and princi- pal, before retiring in 1959. She 1919- 1920 Mr. L.P. Evans 1920- 1925 Mr. G.S. Dowell 1925-1925 Mr. Luther Mays (one semester) 1925- 1926 Mr. R.L. Clayton 1926- 1927 Mr. A.W. Dagley 1927- 1955 Mr. F.E. Willingham 1955-1961 Mr. Ralph Spencer 1961-1967 Mr. James K. Krouch 1967- Mr. Alva Melot Present lives now in a Shawnee nursing home. Education is Tecumseh's lar- gest business. Since the 1890's, kind and generous citizens, who put civic pride and community pro- gress above the emoluments of personal credit or material gain, have fortified the physical struc- tures of Tecumseh Schools. Educa- tion is rich in this communitv. The fabric of school social re- lations has the pattern of mutual concert extending the length and breath of the Tecumseh School District. Supt. H.L. Allen as he looked in the first THS yearbook-- The Black and Gold --in 1915. He also was principal, band director, and coach of football, basketball, track and taught physics. THS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OBSERVES ITS 73RD REUNION IN 1976 TECUM SEH High School is unique among all high schools in Oklahoma. It has the oldest active alumni asso- ciation in the state, and possibly the entire Southwest. More than 2,755 graduates belong to the unusual group. About 175 alumni members are now deceas- ed. The idea of forming an alumni group came in the fall of 1903, and in the spring of 1904, a Miss King issued a hand-written invitation to the four seniors graduating that year. Through through four wars and a depression the THS Alumni Association has met from its birth to the present. Early teachers Lola Durham and Helen C. Tay- lor help keep the infant association going. Others who assisted were Emmett Klapp, retired druggest now living in Tecumseh; his brother, John, living also in Tecumseh, and Mrs. Mittie Cotten Sweet, of National City, Calif. The first alumni meetings were held in private homes. Among those first hosting the event were Mrs. Mayme Henderson Newell and Mrs. Bessie Dic- kerson Clark, both deceased. As membership gained, site of the gatherings moved to the Opera House, where 5-Star Milling Company is now located. The last Saturday of each May, THS Alumni members single and renew old friendships at City Hall. ASSOCIATION IS . . . Photo Above shows part of the huge crowd that attended the Bicentennial Alumni Banquet. Below, three women who have served as Alumni Association presidents the past three years pose for the yearbook cameraman. Left To Right are Jerri Robinson Wolfinbarger, Peggy Harwell and Sharyl Tarbox Patten. Roy K. Tor Hays was elected president for 1976-77. (Continued on Next Page) The last Saturday of each May, THS Alumni members mingle and renew old friendships at City Hall. Above are some seniors of the historic 1976 class of Tecumseh High School. It appears they're having a good time and will attend again. OKLAHOMA’S OLDEST ALUMNI GROUP IN 1916, with the completion of the temporary new high school, still here, the alumni held its banquets there until 1937. Since then, banquets are held in Tecumseh's Municipal Auditor- ium, built for $50,000 in 1937. An alumni business meeting is held at the high school each year. Officers meet numerous times throughout the year to plan each banquet. In 1975 the association formed the Century Club. Its sole pur- pose is to solicit $10 from alumni members to help finance operating costs of the group. Biggest over- head is printing the annual news- paper, The Tecumseh Alumni News, a 10-page paper devoted to pictures and news about members. It is mailed free to members whose current address is on file at alumni headquarters. This Bicentennial year, more than 400 alumni celebrated the as- sociation's 73rd consecutive alumni banquet. Dr. Ruby Drinkwater Gar- trell was toastmistress. The objective and purpose of the THS Alumni Association is: To keep alive and perpetuate the school spirit of Tecumseh High School; to renew and enjoy school associations, and to otherwise aid and promote the best interests of Tecumseh High School and the general membership of the As- sociation. F.E. Willingham, Left, beloved former THS coach, principal and longtime superintendent, presents Charles Ham Robertson, alumni historian, with award. Dolly Hendry, THS class of 1898, is oldest living graduate. Recent '76 graduates Sandy Whitehead and Kim Hulin, Candystripe workers, comfort her at local nursing home. Vitae Werrell Bell '24, is pictured with her husband, Newton, at '76 banquet. Vitae has not missed a banquet--attended her 52nd this year. Former teacher and principal of THS, Helen C. Taylor, is now confined to wheel chair in Shaw- nee nursing home. She is loved by hundreds of alumni. Miss Mittie Cotten Sweet as a senior class sponsor in 1922, received handwritten invitation, Right, to first Alumni Banquet in 1904. FIRST ALUMNI BANQUET INVITATION fe. fra , I 7' 7) s ‘I AM CHIEF TECUMSEH!’ Tecumseh, a portrait based on description of the Shawnee Chief. (Courtesy Smithsonian Institution.) Chief Tecumseh, whose name our city and high school bears, was bom in March 1768 in Old Piqua, a village of wigwams and bark cabins near the Mad River of Ohio. When Tecumsh was six, he saw his father shot down by a white man for refusing to be his hunting guide. He would always remember his mother's voice: Avenge the death of your father! Become a whirlwind and a storm! Scatter desolation and death among the whites! Tecumseh was a Shawnee In- dian. Cornstalk was war leader of the Shawnees and adopted Tecum- seh as his son. But Cornstalk was also killed while visiting an American fort. In the villages of Piqua and Old Chillichothe, old people took Te- cumseh into their cabins and wig- wams and taught him how to speak his thoughts clearly and with force. He was kind to them. He brought them meat to eat and deerskins to make warm clothing and mocca- sins. When the War of Independence broke out in 1776, Tecumseh was a boy of eight. In 1780, Tecumseh watched his village go up in flames, as American soldiers drove the Shawnees from their homes. But before he was six, Tecum- seh's father taught him many skills. He learned to make a bow for his arrows, how to throw a tom- ahawk, how to fish and hunt. In 1781, Tecumseh took part in his first battle. His older brother was wounded and Tecumseh fled the battlefield. That night he called himself a coward and vowed he would never again show any fear. From that day on, Te- cumseh would be the last to leave the field of any battle. When he was fifteen, Tecum- seh joined a band of Shawnees who attacked flatboats carrying settlers down the Ohio. They cap- tured a settler and burned him at the stake. This infuriated Tecum- seh, who felt it was senseless tor- ture. He jumped to his feet and scolded the older men. An ani- mal shows such cruelty to the helpless, he cried, A man does not! Thus Tecumseh began to learn the power of his own thoughts spoken in his own words. With the end of the Revolu- tionary War, 10, 000 settlers a year poured into the Northwest Terri- tory, into Indian Land. They came by boat, wagon, carts and on foot. By the time Tecumseh was twenty-three, he had fought many battles against the frontiersmen. Tecumseh city councilman Bob Krouch, Left, who sculptured a bronze bust of Chief Tecumseh, poses with Arthur Rollete, a descendant of Chief Tecumseh. The bust was unveiled at 12 o'clock noon Saturday, May 29, 1976, dur- ing the Bicentennial celebration of Tecumseh's first annual Frontier Week. The bust was donated to the City of Tecumseh and is now a tourist attraction in the Tecumseh Library. TECUMSEH FALLS IN LOVE WITH WHITE WOMAN In 1791, settlers had turned to American General St. Clair for help against the Indians. St. Clair, with eight thousand men, was de- feated by Tecumseh and his In- dians. The defeat discouraged settlers from coming to the North- west Territory for some years. A year later, Tecumseh's older brother Chief Chees went south to help the Cherokee Indians fight settlers in Tennessee. Tecumseh joined him, and when Chees was killed Tecumseh replaced him as leader of all Shawnee warriors in the South. Tecumseh led them in- to battle in Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. Two years later, still another brother was killed at Fallen Tim- bers by General Mad Anthony Wayne. Not happy with victory, Wayne burned all the Indian vil- lages. Wayne called the Indians to a council at Greenville, Ohio. To this council came a thou- sand Indians from twelve Indian tribes. They signed a treaty, giv- ing up two-thirds of Ohio for $20,000 in goods and the promise of another $10,000. Tecumseh spoke against this treaty at every opportunity. He was only 27, but spoke with wisdom and power of a great chief--and more and more Indians listened. About 1895, while visiting a sister in Ohio, Tecumseh became acquainted with the settler James Galloway and his family. Gallo- way had brought three hundred books to his wilderness home. Te- cumseh was curious about them and wanted to learn what they con- tained. It was Galloway's daughter, Re- becca, who became his teacher. In time, Tecumseh learned to speak and read English with ease. After a time, Rebecca fell in love with Tecumseh. She thought he was the most amazing man she had every met. Tecumseh began to think of her as the woman he wanted to marry. Tecumseh, following Shawnee custom, asked her father for per- mission to marry Rebecca. Gallo- way liked Tecumseh. He thought him the most intelligent man he had ever met. He told Tecumseh to ask Rebecca himself. Rebecca agreed to marry Te- cumseh. But only on one condi- tion. He must give up his life as an Indian and live as a white man. Tecumseh thought about this. He searched his mind and heart. Then he made his decision. He told Rebecca he could not leave his people. He was an In- dian. He did not want to live as a white man. Meanwhile, Tecumseh's peo- ple were being pushed farther and farther West by the white men from the East. Farmers, old soldiers, workers, outlaws and adventurers came. They paid two dollars an acre for farm land where the In- dians lived. They even laid out towns where the Indians hunted. With the white men came whis- key. Tecumseh saw what whiskey did to his people--turning their bodies into terrible shape and turn- ing brother agains brother. His youngest brother, Laulewasika, whom he had not seen since child- hood, had become a drunkard. But in 1805 a miracle hap- pened. Laulewasika had given up whiskey and turned to religion. He called himself The Prophet. The Prophet called upon his people to stop warring among themselves and to stop drinking the white man's whiskey. Tecumseh saw their faces light up. (Continued on Next Page) ‘HIS GREATNESS WAS HIS OWN . . 9 STATESMAN, WARRIOR AND PATRIOT WAS TECUMSEH His brother organized a religious movement which was coordinated with Tecumseh's military organiza- tion. Now was the time, Tecumseh thought, to go among the Indians of the East, West, South, and North, and urge them to unite. In the spring of 1808, Tecum- seh and The Prophet travelled across the central plains. At every stop Tecumseh preached his mes- sage: We must stop being crushed by the wagon wheels of settlers who come to take our land from us. We must be ready to face them with a great army. There must be one mighty force made up of all the tribes. Only in that way can we save the land of our fathers. Tecumseh traveled thousands of miles: to Florida to speak to the Seminoles, to Missouri where the Osages camped, and finally to New York and the Iroquois. While he was gone, however, several Indian chiefs had sold three million acres of Indian land for $10,000. In the summer of 1809, Governor Harrison of Indiana had met with the chiefs and, getting them drunk on whiskey, pressured them to sign the new treaty. That land belonged to all the Indians, Tecumseh said. No one chief has the right to sell a piece of it! With British General Brock, Tecumseh helped capture Fort De- troit without a shot being fired. Tecumseh was made a brigadier general for this feat by the British. The Battle of Tippecanoe in which Tecumseh's forces were defeated. Te- cumseh lost his headquarters, his supplies, almost everything. Tippecanoe and Tyler too became a presidential campaign slogan for William Henry Harrison. (Drawing courtesy Library of Congress) The name Tecumseh means he moves from one spot to another. But he was killed in the Battle of the Thames River October 5, 1813 by Harrison and a large force of American troops. He was wounded again and again. Then he died. In the years that followed, In- dian nations disappeared. Soon towns stood where hunting ground had been. But it would take more than death to erase the name of Tecum- seh. The Indiana Sentinel of De- cember 2, 1880 said: 'Tecumseh was a great man. He was truly great -- and his great- ness was his own, unassisted by science or the aid of education. As a statesman, a warrior, and a patriot, we shall not look upon his like again. Chief Tecumseh lived from 1768 to 1813. The inscription on his statue bust in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, reads: Brig. Gen. Tecumseh was a Shawnee Warrior who fought with the British in the War of 1812. His devotion was to his people, their land and their freedom. He died for this cause. He once said, 'Oh, that I could make that of my country as great as the conceptions of my mind.' His council fires blaze no more. SENIORS KATHY KEY Vice President CLASS MOTTO: Never before will the sunshine be so bright as when we walk into the future out of the past. SENIOR CLASS OF 1976 JOE THOMAS Secretary CLASS COLORS: Red, White and Blue MIKE HOOSER President MATT HIGDCN Treasurer SANDY WHITEHEAD Reporter MARY ABERNATHY CHRIS ALEXANDER CAROLYN ANDERSON NANCY AYRES TERRI BARRETT CHERRY BINGHAM MICKEY CHILDERS CLYDE CLARK DAVID CLARK MARK CARTER CYNDI CASE STACY BOB CEARLEY JAMES CLICK JIM COPELAND RITA COY GEORGE CRAUTHERS MELANIE DEATHERAGE GRADY DUTTON LEONARD HALEY BLAKE HARLIN KEITH HARMON RICK HARRIS LOUIS HARWELL CAROL VILLINES HOGUE TONI HOOSER CHAN SWARB HOUCK VERNON HOUCK 22 4 • LARRY HUDGINS RANDY HUFF KIMBERLY HULIN PATTY ISAACS DANE JOHNSON KENNY JOLLY CINDY KELLEY DEENA LAMBERT KAY LITTLETON CHERYL LLOYD BOB LOBAUGH CHARLES MAGDA RICKY MCCRAY TREVA MONTGOMERY RHONDA MORRIS ELAINE POLLARD LEESA REECE RONNIE RIDDLE VANESSA RIVERS WALTER ROSE DIANA EDGEMAN SEATON 25 NANCY SEATON CARLENE SELLERS MIKE SEVY SHERRI TATE DANNY TOWNSEND DAVID WADE BRENT WALCK DEBBIE BRADY WALKER MIKE WALKER MANDI WASHBURN REITA WHITE GLENDAYL WINFREY 27 UNDERCLA lSSMEN JUNIORS CLASS OFFICERS President -- Joe Sevy Vice-President -- Greg Buckmaster Secretary -- Debbie Newton Treasurer — Sandy Sehon Reporter — Robert Bentley Row 1 -- Ginger Abernathy, Larry Alexander, Leona Alvarado, Linda Anderson, Randy Ashcraft, Cindy Asher. Row 2 -- Janice Baker, Terri Baldwin, Glen Banning, Rhonda Bedwell, Ted Belshe, Alan Benn- ett. Row 3 -- Robert Bentley, Susan Botkin, David Brooks, Greg Buckmaster, Glenn Bourton, Mike Bussey, Row 4 -- Robert Chaffin, Danny Chambers, Mickey Chastain, Mike Cheatwood, Jan Clark, Richie Clemens. 30 Row 3 -- Debbie Greenlee, Jami Hackney, Denise Hamilton, Heather Hamilton, Teresa Harrison, Betty Haser. Row 4 — Tony Henderson, Mike Higgins, Greg Hillerman, Terri Holt, Jamie Hurst, Ricky Isaa- cs. Row 5 -- Mike Jackson, Paul Jackson, Paula Jackson, James Jenks, Vonda Johnson, Randy Jones. Row 6 -- Marvin Junk, Selina Kalka, Kent Keisling, Sheryl Kingsbury, David Lackey, Jamie Lance. 31 Row 1 -- Tommy LaValley, Carla Lee, Donnie Lobaugh, Greg Lowry, Brenda Lytle, Cindy McCray, Steve McMah- on, Row 2 -- Mike Madden, Lori Magdalena, Kim Martin, Norman Moudy, Debbie Newton, Ricky O'Neal, Jeff Perry. Row 3 -- Debbie Phillips, Chris Pool, Gary Powell, Terri Pruitt, Gina Qualls. Row 4 -- Carrye Ragon, Janice Renfrow, Ricky Richards, Terry Roberson, Barbara Rut- ledge. Row 5 -- Sara Sandefur. Jeff Scarberry, Tammy Scott, Sandra Sehon, Kathy Sellers. Row 6 -- Joe Sevy, Debbie Shaw, Lea Ann Sing, Carol Smith, Toby Spicer. Row 1 -- Jeannie Stapp, Rhea Ellen Stewart, Donna Stith, Cindy Stockton, Terri Straughan, Gus Tarbox, Debbie Thomas. Row 2 — Tommy Thompson, Alan Timperly, Bill Trammell, Preston Trindle, Mike Tucker, Pat Upton, Dennis Wade. Row 3 — Felton Wade, Kenneth Wano, Rita Washburn, Debbie Webb, Gale Wheeler, Bill White, Charles White, Row 4 — Bobby Whitebird, Debra Willis, Blake Willison, Tommy Wilsie, Mark Wisdom, Kathy Withrow, Brenda Wood 33 SOPHOMORES CLASS OFFICERS President — Sheila Harlin Vice-President -- Mark French Secretary — Jimmy Sigman Treasurer — Debbie Cain Reporter — Ricky Starks Row 1 - Row 2 - - Johnie Abernathy, Janet Amerson, Jack Arrasmith, Darren Asher, David Bade, Gordon Baker. Teresa Banning, Ruth Bean, Trudy Bedwell, John Belshe, Mary Blackman, Randy Bowen. Row 3 — Nancy Bridgewater, Cathie Brooks, Deborah Cain, Mitch Calder, Rose Carderara, Karen Cearley. Row 4 — Debra Childers, Sherri Clark, Steve Clark, Jan Coffey, Peggy Cole, Tammy Cole. Row 1 — Lisa Connelly, Jerry Cosper, Keith Cox, Richard Coy, Charles Crane, Mike Crauthers, LaDonna Crow. Row 2 -- Randy Dane, Brenda Daniels, Kathy Donovan, Mike Ealey, Carol Essary, Jo Beth Fisher, Patti Fisher. Row 3 — Mark French, Tonya Furr, Jayne Gamer, Randy Gilbert, Teresa Gill, John Gokey, Jimmy Greenlee. Row 4 -- Nancy Hackett, Sheila Harlin, David Harris, Shelly Hill, Tim Holt, Laurie Hulin, Randall Hurst. Row 5 -- Cynthia Jeffcoat, Greg Johnson, Tonda Keesee, Joy Kelly, Joe Kuhlman, Danny Ledford, Jody Lehman. Row 6 — Chuck Littleton, Cindy Long, Ricky Love, Kelly loveless, Willina Low, Tammy McCarley, Terry McCullar. Row 1 -- Doug McLin, John McMahan, Keith Mangus, Cindy Maranell, Kent Marsh, Kevin Marsh, Row 2 — Terri Martin, Joni Mihura, Tony Miller, Tracy Miller, Sharon Minchew, Melinda Moudy. Row 3 — Margaret Murrell, Tammy Murray, Suzy Negahnquit, Bobby Pecore, Kathy Potter, Dennis Prewett. Row 4 -- Darren Ragon, Fran Rider, Veada Rivers, Lynn Roberson, Merritt Roberts, Pat Robinson. Row 5 -- Delbert Roller, Kay Rutledge, Clifford Ryan, Jim Schmidlkofer, Billy Seals, James Seckel. Row 6 — Marilyn Sellers, Rhonda Shirey, Jim Sigman, Sandy Sigman, Cindy Smith, Kevin Smith. Row 1 — Zana Smith, Richard Standridge, Vicki Starks, Ricky Starks, Ricky Stasyszen, Gina Stevenson, Glenda Stokes, Row 2 -- Bobby Strickland, Mike Strutton, Jimmy Tacker, Vic Tate, Pam Taylor, Vanessa Tefertiller, Sammy Thompson. Row 3 — Vicki Thompson, Martha Townsend, Joe Van Amam, Jerry Villines, Beverly Wade, Kippy Ward, Daniel Washburn. Row 4 -- Jay Watkins, Dawna Watson, Richard Whited, Debbie Wiggins, Rick Yates, Ellen York. FRESHMEN OFFICERS Van Straughan — President Cheryl O'Dell -- Vice-President Desiree Davidson — Secretary Mike Wisdom -- Treasurer Michelle Me lot — Reporter Row 1 — Don Allen, Gina Allen, Katrina Alvarado, David Anderson, LaDonna Anderson, Neal Ander- son. Row 2--Keith Ashcraft, Ronnie Austin, Jim Bade, Greg Ball, Peggy Barnett, Robert Barthel. Row 3—Jeff Beddo, Danny Bennett, Timmy Blackman, Teddie Blaine, Joe Boring, Mark Botkin. Row 4— Alan Brady, Rocky Buckmaster, Scott Buckmaster, LaTonia Burch, Glen Carter, Lori Cheatwood. Row 1—Melissa Chisholm, James Clark, Bryan Clemens, Kim Clemens, David Coffey, Craig Coker, Billy Cope- land. Row 2—Tim Crane, Darla Crow, Desiree Davidson, Laverna Deatherage, Frankie Donovan, Dana Dossey, David Earls. Row 3—Beth Farrow, Teresa Fellows, Ricky Folks, Melody Fowler, Linda Garrison, Angela Haley, Jeff Hall. Row 4—David Hamilton, Lance Hargis, Keith Hays, Silas Hill, Mike Hobbs, Joe Holub, Jimmy Hopkins, Row 5-- Dennis Hubbell, Russell Hulin, Della Hysell, Tivis Jessee, Tern Johnson, Travis Johnson, Renee Judy. Row 6— Terri King, Tim Kinsey, Lori Kirk, Valorie Liscano, Blaine Littleton, Monika Lones, Keith Longhorn. Row 1—Doug Love, Alan Lytle, Cindy Madden, Joe Magda, Karen Marrs, Sharon Martin, Phillip McCray. Row 2—Jeff McLoud, Jerry McMahan, Don McNutt, Danny McSperritt, Michelle Melot, Rhonda Montgomery, Neal Motley. Row 3—Ricky Murray, Mike Murrell, Billy Neighbors, Bryan Newby, Joel Newman, Debbie Newmaster, Karl Nix. Row 4—Cheryl O'Dell, Nancy Olive, Donna Powell, Darla Praytor, Ronnie Price, Cathy Pruitt, Lori Reece. Row 5 Peggy Robinson, Craig Rogers, Lori Ross, Kay Rutledge, Buddy Scarberry, Tamera Scarberry, Frank Schmidl- kofer. Row 6—Brenda Scott, Dennis Simon, Alfred Skelton, Lisa Smith, Brent Sparks, Sam Spoon, Van Stacey. Row 1—Danny Standridge, Debbie Stansell, Lori Stapp, Randall Stark, Tony Stone, Van Straughan, Robin Talley, Row 2—Andy Tefertiller, Gloria Thomas, Mary Thornton, Connie Tipton, Sharon Trammell, Larry Trindle, Steve Upton. Row 3--Pam Waugh, Kirk Washburn, Sue Washburn, Pattie Weatherley, Starla West, Kay Westervelt, David White. Row 4—Tammy White, Mike Wisdom, Crystal Wright, Jim Youker. 41 MORE OF THE MANY FACES OF THS Sandy autographs Mike's cast Above, while Below three coeds show elation with report cards? Mixing up a batch of (?) in Mrs. Kin- sey's room. Below, Mr. Snider con- templates next clever move. Three pretty kittens flash Ipana smiles. Maybe they're thinking of boogie woogie music Below. THS girl track stars relax during track meet. Mr. Moring with lovely new bride. ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF EDUCATION Tecumseh Board of Education members check an aerial photo- graph of the huge school district. Pictured, Left To Right, Jim Pritchard, Darrell Coker, Wil- liam Straughan (President), Lon- nie Hurst (Clerk), and Jesse McCullar. SUPERINTENDENT ALVA MELOT ADMINISTRATION PRINCIPALS JIM MIHURA SCHOOL COORDINATOR This historic Bicentennial year was a busy one for the Administra- tion and School Board. Meeting once a month — and sometimes more often — the board labored long hours as they conducted the complex business of running Te- cumseh's schools. Supt. Alva Melot completed his 32nd year with the school system, and Mr. Mihura complet- ed his first year as the new high school principal. RON MCCLURE SECRETARY JIM MYERS MRS. CLETA HUMPHREY 44 SENIOR HIGH FACULTY ROBERT AVERY Algebra, Basketball DOROTHY BARTH EL Typing, Shorthand, Needlecrafts STEVEN BEDWELL Science, Biology STUDENTS APPRECIATE A TEACHER’S UNDERSTANDING, GUIDANCE AND KNOWLEDGE STANLEY BEESLEY American History, Guidance, Driver's Ed, Psychology ODELL BINAM FFA, Agriculture RICHARD CARNEY History, Government, Football, Basketball SYDNEY CASEY Typing, Accounting, Journalism STANLEY COOK Counselor CAROLYN DAUGHERTY Vocal Music KENT DAVIS History, Girls P. E., Football, Track ARLENE CILBRIDE Librarian WILLIAM HUCKABAY Science, Geometry, Algebra GLEN HUGHES Science, Geometry, Algebra RANDY HUMPHREY Driver's Education MAXINE JONES Art, Ceramics, Crafts BEVERLY KIEFFER English KAREN KINSEY English, Speech, Drama CLYDE RUTH MCDONALD Home Economics 45 HERB MORING Band RICK SHELBY FFA, Agriculture VIRGINIA WEIR General Math I, II CHARLENE MCCLURE Special Office Aide CHARLES NORTH Driver's Education, Football, Assistant Principal MICHAEL SHULTZ Algebra I and II, Trig- onometry, Math Analy- sis RITA NORSWORTHY English LARRY SMITH FFA, Agriculture ROSALIE PRICE English GEORGE SNIDER Biology, Chemistry, Tennis MICHAEL ROBINSON Baseball FRANKLIN TALLEY Yearbook DARRYL WILSIE Woodworking, Drafting SUE YATES Health Education, P. E., Basketball, Track CINDY HONEYCUTT Secretary MARIE KOCHICK Teacher Aide ANTHONY CARDERARA MARGARET CUDA JOHN MCCARLEY Custodian Assistant Custodian Assistant Custodian ELMER SOWELL Custodian JR. HIGH FACULTY ONLY HE WHO KNOWS, DOES; AND THE BEST DOING IS TEACHING DORTHYE BOYD Geography DARRELL BRADSHAW LEE BROWN English, P. E. Science MICHAEL COMBS Science, Football, REX CROPP Track Mathematics KENNETH CURSON History GAY GOWER Counselor, Reading KENNETH PRAYTOR Special Education, P. E. , Wrestling YVONNE RANEY Mathematics HELEN SPOON Librarian, Special Tutor BEVERLY STONE English BRUCE WALCK Sociology, Football, Basketball, Track ANNE WALLACE English DARRELL WHITTINGTON Okla. History, Civics CINDY HUMPHREY Teacher Aide KAY MCKNIGHT Teacher Aide BARBARA LITTRELL Teacher Aide, Special MARVIN BROWN Education Custodian SCHOOL MEANS MANY FACES It takes a lot of cooking to feed hundreds of students coming from high school, junior high school and Krouch School. Taking time out for their photo are, Left To Right, Lola Couch, Bertie Stockton, Kay Bowen, Billie Coker and Ruth Chester. COOKS, DRIVERS, OTHERS VITAL EMPLOYEES It takes people—lotstof people— to make a high school function smoothly... cooks, bus drivers, custodians, someone to cut the grass, trim the hedges and, yes, a principal whose day seems to never end. Each person had a job to perform, and perform it they did. Tecumseh High is a good place to be, to learn.. .to re- member, because its dedicated employees make it that way. Right, shown with two of THS's 12 busses are Randy Huff, me- chanics aide, Bill Ross, director of transportation, and Oral Thomp- son, who completed 15 years of bus driving without an accident on his part. Tecumseh will receive three new busses this summer—a 72-passenger and two 66-passenger. Tecumseh school busses were driven more than 110,000 miles this year on 10 routes. Below, Principal Jim Mihura is shown giving out senior diplomas after school was out. Lower Right, Coach Kent Davis mows the vast campus on a hot June day. YEARBOOK CAMERA CAPTURES FACES Capturing the pulse of a sprawling campus like THS re- quires many photographs. Savage yearbook cameramen combed every nook and crany this year for picture ideas. Events seemed to be happening every hour, every day, every week. Five scenes are re- corded on this page, as seen through the lens of the yearbook camera. During Twirp Week, faculty members, Foreground, take on students in action-packed volleyball game. Above, yearbook adviser Frank Talley and student photographer Clyde Clark leave football field after taking action photos. Middle Right, Beesley's Sweat- hogs take break from guidance class for a picture. Right, student studies in car for tough semester exam. Below, friends enjoy Coke break on campus. 49 dedication We respectfully dedicate this book: to Our Faculty. ■ Who through their untiring ef- forts have placed our school and school work on an equal rank with the best institutions, and by their =. many acts of kindness have won a 1 lasting place among the hearts of ev- ery loyal High School student, r We hope that by earnest efforts on I our part that we may prove ourselves - worthy of the examples our Faculty 1 has set before us. (This is the same Dedication writ- ten in “Black and Gold” yearbook in 1915, the first yearbook in THS his- ? tory.) 50 ORGANIZATIONS '16 SAVAGE STAFF '76 BICENTENNIAL SAVAGE STAFF. Pictured, Left To Right, Jamie Lance, Melanie Deatherage, Kathy Key, Walter Rose, Joe Sevy, David Brooks (Inside Car), Sandy Whitehead, Terri Barrett (editor), Frank Talley (adviser), Susan Botkin, Clyde Clark, and George Fellows. To capture the pulse of a campus the size of Tecumseh High is a com- manding task at least. The Savage cam- era lens roamed announced —and often unannounced — into the classrooms, halls, athletic fields.. .wherever faces of THS happened to be. Covering the Bicentennial year was interesting, frus- trating, enjoyable and fatiguing. Putting out 200 pages — largest in our history — was worth every page. It was a labor of love. 52 Left, Editor Terri Barrett and Adviser Frank Talley discuss another yearbook problem that popped up. WORK, WORK, WORK! YEARBOOK STAFFERS COVER THS CAMPUS Chief Staff photographer Joe Sevy, below, discusses what action basketball photos to take with visiting yearbook photographer. Right, smiling Business Man- ager Sandy Whitehead is happy about record 1976 yearbook sales as staff members look on. Pictures, layouts, and lots of extra hours after school are essential ingredients in creating an attrac- tive yearbook. Ten staff members and one adviser worked closely together to capture the many faces of THS. We learned how to make attractive page layouts, memorized yearbook terminology, and to write words that say something. Result, we hope: 200 pages of photographs, words, and faces capturing the illustrious heritage of our high school. Above, yearbook hour always finds staff members and adviser busy with a production problem. Right, Clyde Clark, oblivious to cameraman, searches for sports photographs—which he always seemed to be misplacing and then blaming everyone else. 53 CHEERLEADERS ’76 THS CHEERLEADERS of 1976. Taking a pause between a basketball game, perky Tecumseh cheerleaders pose for a picture at concession stand. Pictured, Left To Right, Sherri Tate, Cheryl Lloyd (both cheermistresses), Lori Mag- dalena, Tammy Fugett, Terri Holt, Heather Hamilton. Always smiling and full of energy the THS cheerleaders instilled Savage spirit among the student body at all athletic events. They spent many hours working on skits, routines and other spirit-promoting activities. These proved to be very successful! 54 SAVAGE SPIRIT OF ’76 Nothing is better for spirit than a giant bonfire. Pep rally was held behind new gym to back grid team. 55 t Merritt Roberts and Terri Holt crown Mr. Mihura Wizard of Yards. Hats off to THS —one of Homecoming Week events shows wide variety of styles Above, Patti Issacs and Lisa Reese carry Disney on Parade banner down Broadway Street during football homecoming parade. Left, Cheerleaders and pep club members stand near huge sign a- waiting entrance of Savage gridironers. PEP CLUB Standing in the rain at football games, cheering in the hot gym, Pep Club is always there promoting the winning spirit. Yea Savages! Left To Right. Row 1—Cheerleaders, Terri Holt, Heather Hamilton, Tammie Fugett, Cheryl Lloyd, Sherri Tate, Lori Magdalena. Row 2—Ruth Bean, Rhonda Morris, Barbara Rutledge, Sandy Sigman, Rhonda Shirey, Teresa Gill, Patty Issacs, Leesa Reese. Row 3—Vanessa Teafertiller, Kay Littleton, Debbie Webb, Jan Clark, Sheila Har- lin, Lynn Roberson, Kelli Loveless, Tammie Murray, Terri Barrett. Row 4—Tracy Miller, Cindy Smith, Rosy Car- derara, Sandy Sehon, Sara Sandefur, Paula Jackson, Jamie Lance, Debbie Cain. Row 5—Cherry Bingham, Joy Kelly, Teresa Harrison, Kim Martin, Joni Mihura, Karen Cearley, Nancy Ayres, Kathy Key, Mrs. Carolyn Dau- gherty, Sponsor. Pep Club members join together to work as one for their main goal: to serve as examples of enthusiasm and spirit for not only the athletes but for each and every person who is proud of T.H. S. To our sponsor Mrs. Carolyn Daugherty, we are especially grateful. She has devoted much time and hard work to our organization. Whether times be hard or easy, Pep Club is still there with never-ending spirit. Sponsor Carolyn Daugherty is bogged down with pep members' purses. 56 PEP CLUB COUNCIL Pep Club Council Row 1—Co-historians—Leesa Reese, Patty Issacs. Treasurer—Kathy Key. Secretary—Nancy Ayres. Vice-President--Cherry Bingham. President-- Kay Littleton. Row 2—Teresa Gill, Sheila Harlin, Teresa Harrison, Sara Sandefur, Rhonda Morris, Terri Barrett. Row 3--Lori Magdalena, Terri Holt, Heather Hamilton, Tammie Fugett, Cheryl Lloyd, Sherri Tate. Traditionally, Senior members of Pep Club are to serve as leaders and examples for the rest of the club. We respect and admire these girls for doing such a wonder- ful job. Bottom Row—Sherri Tate, Cheryl Lloyd, Nan- cy Ayres, Cherry Bingham, Rhonda Morris, Kay Lit- tleton Top Row—Terri Barrett, Kathy Key, Leesa Reese, Patty Issacs. 1976 SENIORS 57 FT A A GROUP THAT GETS THINGS DONE '76 FTA MEMBERS. Row 1, Left To Right, Rhonda Morris, Glenda Stokes, Terri Barrett, Brenda Wood, Nancy Ayres, Kay Littleton, Cherry Bingham, Lisa Pruitt, LaDonna Crow, Kathy Brooks, Mrs. Karen Kinsey, Sponsor. Row 2—Terri Holt, Debbie Webb, Vanessa Tefertiller, Patti Fisher, Nancy Bridgewater, Lucille Bums, Nancy Seaton, Alan Timperley, Sandy Sig- man, Sharon Minchew, Sherri Tate. Row 3—Teresa Gill, Sheila Harlin, Jeannie Stapp, Kim Hulin, Ricky Stasyszen, Margaret Murrell, Jim Schmidlkofer, Gordon Baker, Heather Hamil- ton, Lynn Roberson, Jan Clark. Row 4—Cheryl Lloyd, Gina Qualls, Terri Pruitt, Sara Sande- fur, Lori Magdalena, Danny Townsend, Cindy Asher, Darren Ragon, Vicki Thompson, Rhea Ellen Stewart, Laurie Hulin. Row 5—Jamie EJliott, Kathy Key, Debbie Childers, Tracy Mil- ler, Ellen York, Carrye Ragon, Tammie Fugett, Vic Tate, Jamie Lance, Rita Coy, Cindy Smith. Row 6—Debbie Cain, James Click, Tommy Wilsie, Mike Hooser, Teresa Harrison, MattHidgon, Bryan Nadeau, John McMahan, Chris Pool, Karen Cearley. 58 TECUMSEH FT A GIRLS LEAD STATE GROUP OFFICERS Lisa Pruitt — Co-Historian Brenda Wood — Co-Historian Cherry Bingham —Vice-President Nancy Ayres — Secretary Kay Littleton — President Delegates to the state conven- tion, left, pose before heading for FTA meeting at Oklahoma State University February 27-28. Hard work by the local chapter paid off — we won first-place in the FTA scrapbook competition against all other state schools. Also, the THS chapter won a first-place certificate for initiat- ing the most FTA programs during the year. Lisa Pruitt and Brenda Wood, co-historians, labored many hours compiling the scrapbook. Mrs. Karen Kinsey, our sponsor, was indeed the motivating force behind it all. Right, Terri Barrett, state secre- tary, Nancy Ayres, state president, and Brenda Wood, district repre- sentative for East Central District, work for smooth state organization throughout the year. Other honors won by THS were Kay Littleton, elected Miss FTA for Oklahoma, and Nancy Ayres won a second- place trophy for her essay, FTA, a Past to Remember. MISS KAY LITTLETON Miss Oklahoma FTA 59 FT A SENIORS ’76 Top To Bottom, James Click, Danny Town- send, Matt Higdon, Mike Hooser, Bryan Nadeau, Lisa Pruitt, Kathy Key, Nancy Ayres, Cherry Bing- ham, Lucille Bums, Jamie Elliott, Nancy Seaton, Kim Hulin, Sherri Tate, Cheryl Lloyd, Terri Barrett, Kay Littleton, Rhonda Morris. ILA 1 Right, Nancy Ayres, OFTA 1975-76 President presides at the State Convention atOSU, Stillwater. Left, Karen Kinsey, Spon- sor, waits for departure to State Convention. Bot- tom Right, Members of FTA designed and built a float to represent their chapter in the Home Com- ing Day parade, down- town Tecumseh. SMOKE SIGNAL STAFF SMOKE SIGNAL STAFF 1975-76. Seated, Left To Right, Cindy Stacy, Heather Hamilton, Roben Bentley, Franky Yates, Denise Hamilton. Standing, Mrs. Casey (sponsor), Ricky Harris, Jeff Perry, Jamie Hurst, Janice Baker, Lisa Connely, Jan Clark, Carol Smith, Lee Ann Sing, Brenda Lytle, Jan Coffey. Not pictured; Billy Trammell and Paul Jackson. Under the administration of a refreshing new advisor, Mrs. Casey, the 1975-76 Smoke Signal staff really knocked them- selves out recording in print the dramatic, humorous, and sometimes weird happenings about THS this year. Left, staff members hammer out copy for a deadline. Below Left, Mrs. Casey discusses story ideas with reporters. Below, Denise Hamilton and Billy Trammell mimeograph the newspaper. TECUMSEH BAND TENA SPICER DRUM MAJORETTE THS BAND '75-'76. Kneeling—Left To Right, Twirlers Sandy Whitehead, Lucille Burns (head twirler), Debbie Greenlee, Brenda Wood. Row 1--Left To Right--Martha Townsend, Patti Fisher, Mary Followill, Mike Zuker, Brenda Pruitt, Steven Wood, Tammy Cole, Jeff Stockton, Nancy Bridgewater, Monika Lones. Row 2—Melinda Moudy, Jaime Elliott, Julie Upton, Gina Ritter, Diana Blackman, Alan Timperly, Rick Whited, Mike Ealey, Lance Hargis, Pam Moudy, Carol Essary. Row 3—Herb Moring (director), Keith Hays, Randall Barthel, Cathy Pruitt, Andy Tefertiller, Dennis Thompson, Janette Elliott, Mark Pool, James Owen, Mike Wisdom, Pam Taylor, Dianne Dennis, Tena Spicer (drum majorette). Row 4—Mike Tucker, Robert Barthel, Joel Newman, Jody Lehman, Nor- man Moudy, Robin Talley, Bryan Nadeau, Bud Jenks, Carl Nix, Jay Cranford, Jeff VanArnam. 62 BAND PRESENTS BICENTENNIAL SHOW The THS marching band presented a special Bicen- tennial show honoring the Seniors of '76. In photos, top to bottom, The Pride of Tecumseh gets ready for action; a T is formed honoring our Alma Mater; gra- duating Seniors stand as band forms '76; and OK shows our pride in the greatest state of all—OKLAHOMA! Officers, Front Row, Left To Right, S. Whitehead V. Pres., V. Jenks Equip. Man. , B. Nadeau Pres. , M. Lones Sec., T. Spicer Drum Majorette. Council, Stand- ing, M. Wisdom, D. Greenlee, A. Timperly, J. Elli- ott, L. Burns, N. Bridgewater, B. Pruitt, J. Cranford. BAND RECEIVES HONORS BRYAN NADEAU WINNER OF FIRST ‘HUSTLER’ AWARD The THS Band began a new tradition this year. It was decided to give an award called the Hustler Award. It is to be given to the band student showing most enthusiasm and hard work. The twirlers and band council voted to give this year's Hustle Award to Bryan Nadeau. Mr. Moring made the award at the Christmas Concert. EAST CENTRAL ALL-DISTRICT BAND Nancy Bridgewater Carol Ess ary Patti Fisher Jaime Elliott Mike Ealey Bryan Nadeau Dianne Dennis Terese Rider Mary Carter Robin Talley Joel Newman Lance Hargis Neil Frankovich Jay Cranford Randall Martin Mike Wisdom Andy Tefertiller OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIV. REGIONAL HONOR BAND Carol Essary Jaime Elliott Mike Ealey Debbie Greenlee Monika Lones Lance Hargis Robin Talley Jay Cranford Randall Martin STATE CONTESTANTS Nancy Bridgewater Carol Essary Janette Elliott Jaime Elliott Melinda Moudy Monika Lones Martha Townsend Sandy Whitehead Mike Ealey Bryan Nadeau Mike Wisdom Andy Tefertiller Tena Spicer Debbie Greenlee Karl Nix 64 DRAMA CLUB CONTEST WINNERS 1st PLACE QUALIFIERS Lucille Burns—Humorous Interpretation Cheryl Lloyd—Humorous Duet, Poetry, Original Oratory Sandy Whitehead—Dramatic Duet Angie Bennett—Dramatic Duet Darren Ragon—Humorous Duet 2nd PLACE QUALIFIERS Cheryl Lloyd—Dramatic Duet Nancy Ayres—Dramatic Duet, Original Oratory 3rd PLACE QUALIFIER Heather Hamilton—Poetry 'THE MIMERS DRAMA CLUB 1976. Front Row, Left To Right, Darren Ragon, Bryan Nadeau, Nancy Ayres, Cheryl Lloyd, Angie Bennett, Kay Littleton. Row 2 —Mrs. Karen Kinsey, drama instructor, Lisa Pruitt, Vicki Thompson, Carrye Ragon, LaDonna Crow, Kathy Key, Jeff Perry, Lucille Burns, Heather Hamilton, Robert Bentley, Glen Winfrey. Row 3 —Cathie Brooks, Sandy Whitehead, Matt Higdon, Paul Schmidlkofer, Rhonda Morris, Dianne Seaton. REGIONAL WINNER Mrs. Kinsey and players get set ready for nightime practice session of 'The Good, the Bad, and the Broccoli.11 Lucille Burns—1st Place, Humorous Interpretation 65 COMEDY AND TRAGEDY PLAYS . . . ‘DEBORAH SAMPSON’ CAST Narrator 1. . . . LaDonna Crow Narrator 2.......Lisa Pruitt Deborah Sampson. . Cheryl Lloyd Mrs. Sampson. . . Angie Bennett Kathy Key Rev. Phillips. . Sandy Whitehead ♦Rhonda Morris Mrs. Thomas. .Heather Hamilton Chickering. . . . Carrye Ragon Ezra............Nancy Ayres Sergeant Crisp. . . Kay Littleton General Patterson . Lucille Burns Dr. Pinney .... Carrye Ragon ♦Alternates The cast of Deborah Sampson relaxes during a rehearsal. In keeping with the Bicentennial spirit, the THS drama class pres- ented a dramatic reconstruction of events in the life of a little-known Revolutionary War heroine. In an unusual one-act play, the biography of Deborah Sampson unfolded to reveal the determination of one great patriot. Above, Deborah Sampson meets Ezra as Sergeant Crisp looks on. Left, General Patterson talks with Deborah about dangerous mission. Below, Cindy Kelley accom- panies with piano music. . . . MARK BICENTENNIAL YEAR ‘THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE BROCCOLI?’ CAST Drunk........... Barmaid......... Sally Sweet. . . . Baron Von Broccoli Caesar Salad. . . Rhoda Rutabaga. . Zelda Zucchini. . Prissy Persimmon. Tom O'Hawk. . . Buffalo Bill Chips. Glen Winfrey .Cheryl Lloyd . Lucille Burns . . Jeff Perry Robert Bentley . Nancy Ayres Carrye Ragon Kay Littleton . Bryan Nadeau Darren Nadeau Cast of The Good, The Bad, and the Broccoli? Above, Carrye Ragon, Kay Littleton, and Nancy Ayres become intoxicated after drinking Brocale from the bar. Below, Cheryl Lloyd and Glen Winfrey, the town drunk, whoop it up with another drink. Right, Darren Nadeau, tells Lucille Burns not to trust Jeff Perry, Left, who as Baron Von Broccoli attempts to swindle her. This play was a comic melodrama with all the color, life and action of a wild west bar room. The plot revolved around the Baron's at- tempt to fence in all of the free grazing land to grow more broccoli for his Brocale business. Sally Sweet, the heroine, owned the plot of land which controlled the water for the broccoli fields. The Baron wanted that field at all cost. The hero, Buffalo Bill Chips, was on the scene to save his beloved Sally from the dastardly Baron. HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB. HIGH SCHOOL GLEE CLUB-- 1975-76. Row 1. Left To Right, Tonda Kee- see, LaDonna Crow, Cathie Brooks, Darla Crow, Brenda Isaacs, Barbara Win- frey, Trudy Bedwell, Marilyn Sellers, Rosie Carderara, Leesa Reece. Row 2, Susan Botkin, Brenda Daniels, Terry Martin, Beverly Wade, Rhonda Bed- well, Vicki Thompson, Kim Martin, Joni Minura, Karen Cearley, Teresa Banni ng. THE SINGING SAVAGES’ VOCALISTS RECEIVE SUPERIOR RATINGS AT DISTRICT AND STATE COMPETITION For the first time in the history of THS, the high school glee club was awarded a superior rating in the district contest at Ada, then the state contest in Weatherford. Much credit must go to the director, Mrs. Carolyn Daugherty, who for the past five years has prepared this group for the ultimate award in statewide competition. Our Bicentennial voices sang out! Glee Club officers, Left To Right, Leesa Reece, Presi- dent; Patty Isaacs, vice-president; Vicki Thompson, secretary; Susan Botkin, librarian, and Kim Martin, treasurer. BICENTENNIAL EVENTS Performed for Fall Jaycee Banquet Presented Pop Concert Thanksgiving Choral Festival at OSU Christmas Concert Tecumseh Christmas Parade Basketball Homecoming Activities District Vocal Music Contest, Ada (Won Superior, Highest Award) State Vocal Music Contest, Weatherford (Won Superior, Highest Award) Spirit of '76 Concert THS Baccalaureate Services 68 Involvement described the Glee Club this year. Above, Left, huge American flag is unfurled as group sings patriotic song during basket- ball homecoming ceremonies. Above, Mrs. Daugherty directs. Left, Glee clubs of senior and jun- ior high schools sing pledge of allegiance to American flag during Spirit of '76 program. Lower Left, Glee Club sponsored a float during Christmas parade. Below, veteran singer La Donna Crow lets go with patriotic number with a rock beat to it. LIBRARY AIDES Left To Right—Johnna Harrison, Brenda Lytle, Debra Thomas, Willina Low, Debra Willis, and Mrs. Gilbride, librarian. The student library aides per- form most of the non-professional duties in the library. These include shelf reading, mending, general maintenance, and assisting the students when necessary. Complete service was provided for students of Tecumseh High School with the assistance of the student library aides. BETA CLUB The National Beta Club is a non-profit, leadership or- ganization for high school students. Its purpose is to stimulate effort, reward achievement, and to encour- age and assist its members to continue their education after high school. 1976 members are, Left To Right, Row 1—Robyn Newton, Debbie Greenlee, Sandy White- head, Melanie Deatherage, Cheryl Lloyd, Terri Barrett, Patti Fisher, Row 2—Debbie Newton, Cindy Asher, Selina Kalka, Debbie Webb, Debbie Phillips, Sara Sandefur, Rita Coy, Barbara Rutledge, Kim Hulin. Row 3--Lucille Burns, Glenda Stokes, Carol Essary, Nancy Bridgewater, Laurie Hulin, Teresa Harrison, Robin Talley, Robert Barthel, Ricky Stasyszen, Alan Timperly. Sponsors: Mrs. Casey and Mr. Sam Cook. 72 CANDYSTRIPERS THS CANDYSTRIPERS 1975-76, the girls who help others. Bottom Row, Left To Right, Dawn Watson, Terri Johnson, Suzi Jeffcoat, Tracy Bussey, Briggetta Jessee, Gloria Cosper. Row 2—Trudy Ellison, Sue Washburn, Donna Powell, Valeria Liscana, Linda Thomas, Melissa Geyer, Beverly Monday, Lisa Baugh, Sharon Jackson, Cindy Tully. Row 3--Mrs. McDonald, sponsor, Terri Martin, Brenda Daniels, Cindy Murray, Kathy Key, Cyndi Case Stacy, Karen Cearley, Dayna Clemens. Barbara Haley. ‘A’ HONOR ROLL A HONOR ROLL 1975-76. Students in this select group must have straight A's. Pictured, Left To Right, Ricky Starks, Barbara Rutledge, Terri Barrett, Rita Washburn, Lucille Bums, Terri Johnson, Vanessa Tefertiller, Dawn Watson. Row 2—Terry McCullar, Tommy Wilsie, Car- olyn Anderson, Michelle Strutton, Lori Ross, Brenda Scott, Lori Magdalena, Lisa Connelly, Carrye Ragon, Teresa Harrison, Not pictured, Cheryl Lloyd. Gordon Cooper Vocational Technical School continued to provide outstanding courses to Tecumseh High students. Stu- dents furnished their own trans- portation in the A.M. class- es, while afternoon students rode the bus. Classes were three hours long. Thanks to skills learned at Gordon Coo- per, students trained for bet- ter jobs and a brighter future. GORDON COOPER VO-TECH Above, Ronnie Riddle and Mike Sevy practice laying brick. Below Left, Glenn Banning works a lathe in the machine shop, while Paul Schmidlkofer, Below, pauses a moment in his drafting course. 74 Above, Paul Jackson prepares for his electronics class. Above Right, Mickey Childers and Charles White repair an air- craft engine. Right, Blake Willison in- spects one of his welds. Below Right, Vanessa Rivers, Tena Spicer and Sherri Tate learn to take vital blood pressure reading. Below, Ricky Harris adjusts special rig in welding class. Ramrodding the FT A activities for America's Bicentennial year were its active senior officers. Above, Left To Right, Randy Gilbert, sentinel; Greg Hillerman, reporter; Tony Pecore, president; Czarina Gamer Thomp- son, vice-president; Chris Pool, treasurer. Standing, Carol Essary, histor- ian; Randy Gray, chaplain, Tim Holt, parliamentarian. Not pictured, Steve Clark, secretary. Learning the ropes of administration were the junior FTA officers for 1975-76. Pictured Below, Left To Right, Brian Newby, sentinel; Craig Coker, reporter; Billy Copeland, secretary; James Faulkner, president; Monika Lonis, vice-president; Doug Love, treasurer. FFA MEMBERS—1976. FFA again was the largest single organization in Tecumseh High School. Many girl members were very active. The local chapter won honors for THS in rigid competition. We en- deavored to live up to our motto. FFA FFA MEMBERS HIGHLY ACTIVE DURING 1976 Among the many FFA activities this year was the Tecumseh Fat Stock Shows held in the Ag Room on March 13-15. The 4-H students also showed their animals with us. The day after this show, FFA'ers loaded their animals and took them to the Pott County Fat Stock Show on March 16-18. We had 35 sheep, 27 steers and 50 nice barrows—for a total of 112 animals at Shawnee. And because of the fine show- ing at Shawnee, several THS members got to take their animals to the big one—the Oklahoma City show on March 19-29. All in all, the FFA had a fine year. The Greenhands will be- come pros, and they will get to initiate newcomers next season. Under a torrid August sun west of Tecumseh, FFA members put up an FFA sign before school began. Two FFA advisors supervised the job. Johnny McMahan and other FFA members get a steer washed and groomed for competition in the Pott County Fat Stock Show in Shawnee. Below, Blake Willison brushes his animal in Pott County Fair Bam. 77 President Tony Pecore speaks. The annual FFA Banquet was held May 10 in the Tecumseh American Legion Building. Above, parents and FFA'ers pledge allegiance to the flag of the USA. The entire program was a success. FFA BANQUET HUGE SUCCESS Mike Barbor, Above, and his friend were a big hit with everyone. Below, photo shows part of FFA parents who filled the room. Above, Richard Coy and another FFA member enjoy some humor at banquet. Below, Adviser Rick Shelby presents Star Farmer Award to Tim Holt. Being made new honorary members of the Tecumseh chap- ter are Johnny Hogue and Ronnie McMahan, Left. President Tony Pecore and Vice-President Czarina Thompson assist. Guest speaker Dee Sokolosy, 1976-77 state FFA president, challenges audience to keep America strong through agriculture. HARD WORK PAYS OFF; AG STUDENTS WIN TOP AWARDS Middle Left, Craig Rodgers is all smiles as Ad- viser Larry Smith presents him with Star Green- hand Award. Above, Historian.Carol Essary speaks about chapter accomplishments this year. Left, Tony Pecore receives coveted Matt Brown Memorial Award from Mr. Doyle Roller, Sr. 79 FFA PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE TEAM. Kneeling, Left To Right, James Seckel, Craig Coker, Greg Ball, Jeff McLoud, Merritt Roberts. Row 2—James Faulkner, Monika Lones, Bryan Clemens, Tim Holt, Randy Gil- bert. Row 3—Craig Rodgers, Delbert Roller, Carol Essary, Kathy Donovan, Cindy Long, Della Hysell, Kim Greenlee. FFA ELECTRICITY TEAM. Sitting, Left To Right, Kevin Smith, James Faulkner, Craig Rodgers. Row 2— Mark Botkin, Danny Standridge. FFA FARM SHOP TEAM. Ricky Richards, Blake Wil- lison, Mickey Chastain. Won 1st place County Inter- scholastics. Balke Willison was high individual. FFA SPEECH CONTESTANTS. Sitting, Left To Right, Janet Amerson, Monika Lonis, Carol Essary, Angie Bennett, Czarina Gamer Thompson. Row 2—Della Hysell, Tim Holt, Toby Spicer, Chris Pool, Bryan Clemens, Leona Alvarado, Kathy Donovan. Carol, Della and Tim won speech awards. FFA POULTRY TEAM. Sitting, Left To Right, Karen Cearley, Katrina Alvarado, Monika Lones, Jayne Gar- ner. Row 2—Gina Stevenson, Jeff McLoud, Carol Es- sary, Ronnie Price. Won 1st at County Interscholastics 80 FFA DAIRY JUDGING TEAM. Sitting, Left To Right, Chris Pool, Bryan Clemens, Leona Alvarado. Row 2— Jim Greenlee, Kathy Donovan. Team won 2nd at County and 3rd at Murray State. Chris Pool was high individual at County. ACTIVITIES SENIOR BACCALAUREATE Senior Baccalaureate services were held in the THS gymnasium on Sunday, May 16, 1976. It was a memorable occasion—one filled with mixed emotions, as seniors of '76 realized their graduation day was only 24 hours away. The Rev. Mike Craig, pastor of the Romulus Baptist Church delivered the Senior Sermon. He admonished us to believe in our- selves and dream and fulfill those dreams. The Rev. Bert Cherry, pastor of Tecumseh's First Baptist Church delivered the invocation, and the Rev. Bill Roberts, a THS graduate, gave the benediction. Pomp and Circumstance was played die the THS band under the direction of Mr. Herb Moring, and the Girls Glee Club sang Wisdom and Understanding, directed by Mrs. Carolyn Daugherty. The Reverend Mike Craig, Above, de- livers the Senior Sermon. Left, Prin- cipal Jim Mihura, the Reverend Bill Roberts, the Reverend Bert Cherry and Supt. Alva Melot were on the program. Below, 100 seniors of the Class of ' 76 listen attentively. COMMENCEMENT DAY — 1976 May 17, 1976, was a time 100 graduating seniors had dreamed of for 12 years. . .Commencement Day. A capacity crowd of parents, relatives and friends filled the stadium stands. Jaime Elliott gave the valedictory address. Nancy Ayres and Cherry Bingham, co-salutato- rians, gave impressive speeches. Playing selected musical numbers was the always marvelous Tecumseh High School Band conducted by Mr. Herb Moring. Superintendent Alva Melot introduced Mr. Townsend, majority leader in the Oklahoma State House of Representatives. Mr. Town- send stressed that the way of life tomorrow in Oklahoma would be the responsibility of graduating seniors of '76. Principal Jim Mihura called the roll of seniors as William Bill Straughan, board of education president, presented seniors with their diplomas. The Rev. Roma Stewart delivered the invocation, and the Rev. Beryl Kingsbury gave the benediction. NANCY AYRES C o-S a lut a tori a n CHERRY BINGHAM Co-Salutatorian T O P T E N Senior Honor Graduates—1976. Left To Right, Kay Littleton, Sandy Whitehead, Lucille Burns, Nancy Seaton, Kathy Key, Clyde Clark, Robyn Newton, Cherry Bingham, Nancy Ayres, Jaime Elliott. Jaime Elliott perform a clarinet solo. Speakers and school officials watch as seniors march to their seats. GRADUATION: A GREAT BEGINNING During the course of this Commencement evening, many seniors remembered happenings of their school years. There was a sudden realization and sadness that it all had ended. Instead of ending, our lives are actually only beginning. As we grow older and our involvement becomes greater in the world around us, a new illuminous path radiates to our individual adventures. We will begin the process of seeking, obtaining, sustaining and applying our destiny. Decisions that only youth are faced with will shape our destiny, and life will always be what we are aware of and alive to. Strive for happiness. This will lead you and guide you in everything you do. Tena Spicer and Bryan Nadeau perform a snare drum duet. 84 ODE TO THE CLASS OF 1976 We've been together for some time, and now we say good bye. I can't tell you what you mean to me, so I won't even try. It's so very hard to leave you after all the things we've done. How can we go our separate ways? We've always been as one! It's strange, the days go by so slow, the years so very fast. Graduation seemed so far away, but here it is at last. Hey! No more running through the halls, no more skipping class. And not more cramming for exams, or wondering, ,rWill we pass? The past is now behind us, we hold the future in our hands. Our concern must turn from football games to the world and its demands. I've been so happy being friends with you through-out the years. But, here on graduation day, my smiles turn into tears. You've seen me through the bad times, you've been there to share the good. When I needed someone to help me out, I always knew you would. The little things you've done for me have meant so very much. Just one more thing I ask of you, please try to keep in touch. Kim Hulin sings Theme From Mahogany at graduation ceremonies. ‘NEVER BEFORE WILL THE SUNSHINE BE SO BRIGHT AS WHEN WE WALK INTO THE FUTURE OUT OF THE PAST’ — CLASS OF ’76 Savage yearbook editor Terri Bar- rett smiles as she gets diploma from School Board President Wil- liam Bill Straughan. Before formal ceremonies begin, 100 seniors of historic '76 THS class mill outside football field. Soon their hour would arrive. Above, Rhonda Morris Kathy Key, Cindi Kelley, Sandy Whitehead and Melanie Deatherage smile as they get ready to face cruel, cruel world. Below, Seniors Kay Littleton Cyndi Stacy and Rita Coy pose for photo. Smile, guys, you're on the Candid Camera show! Below, Robyn Newton discusses gradua- tion plans with her superintendent, Mr. Alva Me lot. 86 SENIORS GO TO SIX FLAGS May 21 and 22 were exciting days for 1976 seniors. They spent their class trip to Six Flags Over Texas. A chartered Oklahoma Transportation bus took us to Irving, Texas. There we stayed at an extremely nice motel, replete with air-conditioned rooms and a tantalizing swimming pool—both which helped us subdue the torrid Texas heat. The motel management sponsored a pool party for us. Then it was off to nearby Six Flags for two fun-filled days we'll never forget. In photos Above, THS seniors arrive at motel with bags. And faster than a wink, they're living life of Riley beside picturesque swimming pool. Roaming around with Big Tex at Six Flags Over Texas are, Left To Right, Sheryl Lloyd, Kay Little- ton, Terri Barrett and Mary Abernathy. THS coeds get around! Weary and tired, traveling seniors wind their way homeward to Tecumseh. Although tired out, both seniors and sponsors had a grand time—one they'll always treasure. 87 HOME EC STYLE SHOW ✓ ‘SPRING FASHIONS, 1976’ Spring Fashions, 1976 was this year's theme for the Home Ec Style Show. It was produced and directed by the senior home economics group comprised of Carolyn Goodman, Toni Hooser, Rhonda Morris, Treva Montgomery, Tina Newsom and Leesa Reece. Eighth grade girls made a big hit with their fashions, as well as girls who modeled evening wear. LaDonna Crow sang The Theme from Mahogony and Midnight Blue. Advanced Home Ec students pose with child models which proved to be popular with audience. Students made the children's clothing as well as their own. THS Home Ec students model latest in spring fashions before large audience. Style show was held in new gym this year instead of high school auditorium. Robyn Newton and Kay Littleton narrated the show. Below, eleven eighth grade Home Ec students model clothing styles they have made and designed this year. ■ w Juniors Terri Baldwin and Donna Stith model lovely evening gowns. Rhonda Montgomery, Valerie Liscano, Cathy Pruitt, Judy York and Susan Botkin model fashions they made as juniors. Below Left, Home Ec 1 stu- dents Lori Magdalena, Gina Allen, Brenda Scott, Cindy Madden and Debbie Webb put best foot forward. Below Right, our teacher Mrs. McDonald receives present of antique kerosene lamp from devoted students. Photo Below shows lovely setting and part of crowd at this year's outstanding style show held in new gym. JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET ‘Those Were The Days’ Senior Matt Higdon gives invocation, as 1976 Junior-Senior Banquet begins. LARGE TURNOUT HEARS BICENTENNIAL SENIOR WILL, REMEMBER WHENS This group of seniors are all smiles as they await time to feast on delicacies at Holiday Inn. Paul Schmidlkofer, Left Foreground, is his usual modest self, having distrust of photographers. Junior girls trio of Tammy Fugett, Terri Holt and Jean- ie Stapp entertain with a song. Janice Baker accom- panied them on the piano. 90 The Bicentennial Junior-Senior Banquet was held May 8 at the Holiday Inn in Shawnee. Everyone filled themselves with delicious goodies from the cafeteria line. School board members and faculty were special guests. A dance, with music by 'Trapper John,11 was held after the banquet. Juniors decorated the large ballroom with a Those Were the Days theme, under the sponsorship of Sydney Casey and Beverly Keiffer. Nostalgia time comes as Juniors Robert Bentley and Sandy Sehon deliver the Remember Whens. OU QUARTERBACK DEAN BLEVINS GUEST SPEAKER Dean Blevins took time off from his busy schedule as Okla- homa University's No. 1 quarter- back to talk to THS Juniors and Seniors. He stressed his 3-D phil- osophy of life—Discipline, Dedi- cation, Desire and Devotion. Plenty of laughs happen as Joe Sevy and Debbie Newton present Senior Class Prophecy; at least Debbie seems to be enjoying it immensely. Guest speaker, Dean Blevins, Above, makes a point. Below, Mike Hooser gives Senior Farewell Address. Everything but the kitchen sink was left in the Senior Will this year. Above, the will is read by Seniors Joe Thomas and Kathy Key. Below, part of the huge banquet room is shown as juniors and seniors enjoy one of the best Junior-Senior Banquets ever. ALL-SPORTS BANQUET ’76 Mistress of Ceremonies Kay Littleton issues welcome. THSSTAR ATHLETES HONORED BY COACHES FOR SUPERB ABILITIES Great Savage Moments was the setting for the 1976 All-Sports Banquet held Saturday, May 1, at Oklahoma Baptist University Center. A large crowd attended and enjoyed appetizing cuisine of ham and all the delicious trimmings. James Click and Kay Littleton were co-recipients of the Gary Guinn Award. Kay also was named Best Girl Basketball Player. Cherry Bingham was named All-Around THS Girl Athlete and Best Girls Tennis Player. James Click surprised Tennis Coach George Snider with a special plaque award. Dane Johnson won the Outstanding Baseball and Wrestling Awards. Pep Club Suckers Awards went to Kelly Loveless, Debbie Webb and Kay Littleton. No awards in track were given this year. Football Coach Charles North awards Quarterback James Click with Outstanding Football Player plaque. Above, Coach George Snider smilingly presents plaque to Cherry Bingham as All-Around THS Girl Athlete. Below, Coach Ken Praytor gives Senior Dane Johnson plaque as Outstanding Wrestler. Left, Don Ealey pre- sents Rick Stewart with Tecumseh Jaycee Athletic Award for 1976. Tecumseh athletes picked sweethearts representing each sport. Each beauty was given the traditional kiss and a lovely necklace as a momento of the occasion. Sweethearts Above Are, Left To Right, Terri Barrett, football; Patti Isaacs, track; Cherry Bingham, tennis; Cindy Kelley, baseball; Kay Littleton, basketball, and Cheryl Lloyd, wrestling. Right, Coach Mike Robinson congratulates Dane Johnson after being named Outstand- ing Baseball Player. Above, Coach North presents Bob Lobaugh with award for Outstanding All-Around THS Boy Athlete. Below, displaying their awards are Rick Stewart, Outstanding Boy Basketball Player and Jaycee Award winner; James Click, Outstanding Football and Tennis Player and Gary Guinn Award winner, and Vernon Houck, Matt Brown Wrestling Award winner. Above, Pep Clubber Lori Magdalena surprises Mrs. Carolyn Daugherty, sponsor, with a diamond necklace in appreciation for her efforts this year. Below, girls quartet of Patti Isaacs, Leesa Reece, Toni Mihura and Kim Martin entertain banquet audience. ‘GREAT SAVAGE MOMENTS’ BEST ALL-AROUND RHONDA MORRIS and VERNON HOUCK FRIENDLIEST CZARINA THOMPSON and WALTER ROSE MOST TALENTED CHERRY BINGHAM and DANE JOHNSON WHO’S WHO AT THS MR. MRS. THS MIKE and DEBBIE WALKER CUTEST JOE THOMAS and TONI HOOSER MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED CLYDE CLARK and NANCY AYRES BEST DRESSED BRENT WALCK and KATHY KEY BEST PERSONALITY MIKE ROBINSON and DEENA LAMBERT SENIORS PICK CLASS FAVORITES MOST POPULAR JAMES CLICK and ROBYN NEWTON WITTIEST TENA SPICER and PAUL SCHMIDLKOFER 95 BOYS GIRLS STATE Tecumseh High School again was capably represented at Boys State, held at Northeastern Okla- homa State University, Tahlequah. And also at Girls State, held at East Central Oklahoma State Uni- versity, Ada. At an American Legion pot luck buffet June 15, THS delegates told of their eight-day experiences in learning more about citizenship and government. Jeff Perry barely missed out being elected lieutenant governor. Above, Girls State delegates Gina Qualls, sponsored by the Tecumseh BPW, and Sheryl Kingsbury, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, chat with Peggy Harwell, chairman of the Girls State Committee. Below, THS 1976 Boy Staters pose for photo. Pictured, Left To Right, Robert Bentley, Ted Belshe, Jeff Perry, Tony Henderson. % R0TA1 SENIOR HIGH YEARBOOK QUEEN MISS RHONDA MORRIS Lovely Rhonda Morris, a THS senior, is crowned Bicentennial Yearbook Queen for the 1976 Sav- age, Above, by Joe Sevy. Below, the Queen and her entourage on the THS auditorium stage. Rhonda received a big ovation as her name was announced to the large crowd present. 9« 99 JUNIOR HIGH YEARBOOK QUEEN MISS LORI KIRK Above, Junior High Queen candidates gather on stage. At Right Terri Barrett, yearbook editor, acts as mistress of ceremonies. Below, jubilant Queen Lori walks aisle with escort Darren Ragon. Coronation had a patriotic backdrop amid numer- ous American flags. i ‘DISNEY ON PARADE’ A capacity homecoming crowd witnessed the 1975 football queen coronation of vivacious Kathy Key, a THS senior. The ceremonies had i a Disney on Parade theme, com- plete with Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Alice in Wonderland, Mary Poppins, Peter Pan and others. I J Miss Kathy Key 1975 Football Queen Below, Football Captain Joe Thomas catches Queen Kathy's studded crown as it momentarily perches on the front of her head. Ex-football queen Sheila Harlin, Center, watches with a smile. Right, Joe and Kathy pose after her coronation. . Sophomore La Donna Crow, escort- ed by Vernon Houck HER ROYAL HIGHNESS AND COURT Junior Sara Sandefur, escorted by Matt Higdon After coronation festivities, the Queen and her Court pose for formal portrait. Pictured, Left To Right, are LaDonna Crow, Sara Sandefur, Sheila Harlin, Kathy Key. Front, Greg Clark, crown- bearer and Wendy Reece, Flowergirl. BASKETBALL 1976 ROYALTY Sophomore Debbie Cain, escorted by Bobby Pecore Robyn Newton, 1975 Queen, es- corted by Ricky Stewart Senior Cherry Bingham, escorted by Brent Walck Junior Debbie Newton, escorted by Tommy Wilsie Miss Debbie Cain Basketball Queen 1976 After the coronation, her Roy- al Highness and her Court, left, make pretty picture for photog- rapher. Hundreds of Homecoming fans were treated to colorful half- time coronation ceremonies. Pictured, Left To Right, are '75 Queen Robyn Newton, Queen Debbie Cain, Cherry Bingham, and Debbie Newton. Upper Left, Senior Rick Stewart seals corona- tion with a kiss for Queen Debbie. WRESTLING SALUTES A QUEEN ROYALTY WITH A BICENTENNIAL TOUCH In a colorful setting of Bicentennial red, white and blue, lovely Terri Straughan was coronated as Queen of Wrestling for 1976. Below, Queen Terri and her Royal Party pose for formal photograph after she was crowned. MISS TERRI STRAUGHAN 1976 Wrestling Queen Sophomore LYNN ROBERSON Escorted by Bill White CHERYL LLOYD Escorted by Mike Bussey Junior TERRI STRAUCHAN Escorted by Vernon Houck WRESTLING IS KING AND TERRI IS ITS QUEEN Right, Flowergirl Gina Miller and Crownbearer Davy Childers seem quite serious about their duties. Far Right, out- going Queen Tena Spicer gets sur- prise as escort Dane Johnson steps on her royal robe. 105 THS BAND QUEEN SANDY WHITEHEAD 1976 BAND QUEEN Miss Sandy Whitehead, senior, was crowned THS Band Queen at the Bi- centennial Band Concert held May 6, 1976. Sandy was crowned by this year's band president, Bry an Nadeau. She was a member of the clarinet quintet which received a superior rating at state con- test in Stillwater. She has been a twirler for the past four years, 1974-75 band secretary, and is this year's Vice- President. Crownbearer was Dusty Davis and Flowergirl was Jamie New ton. Mistress of Ceremonies was Carol Essary. MONIKA LONES Freshman, escorted by Mike Ealey BRENDA WOOD Junior, escorted by Mike Wisdom The Queen and Her Royal Musical Court pose after the coronation ceremony. Twirler Lucille Burns performs one of her spectacular routines. SPRING BAND CONCERT The THS Band presented its 1976 Spring Band Concert May 6. With a Bicentennial touch, stu- dents played the music they had practiced so many long, hard hours. Their efforts were greatly rewarded, as the standing-room- only audience gave them a stand- ing ovation. Also in concert were the grade school and junior high school bands. Mr. Herb Moring, con- ductor, again did a superb job of leading and directing us. Left, the THS Band in concert. Twirler Tena Spicer, Above, thrills audience at Spring Concert. Left, Director Herb Moring directs band in medley of songs by Bacharach and David. Seniors departing were Diana Blackmon, Lucille Burns, Jaime Elliott, Bryan Nadeau, Tena Spicer and Sandy Whitehead. MR. AND MISS FT A KAY LITTLETON and BRYAN NADEAU Seniors Kay Littleton and Bryan Nadeau were elected Mr. and Miss Future Teachers of America by the THS Collier chapter of FT A. They compet- ed against representatives from other chapters for the state title of Mr. and Miss FTA. Right, FTA sponsor, Mrs. Karen Kinsey, and Kay Littleton hold plaque awarded to Miss Littleton after being named Miss FTA for the State of Oklahoma. Judging was based on personal interviews at the OFTA Convention at Stillwater. 109 A SWEETHEART FOR FFA MISS ANGIE BENNETT Amid Pomp and ceremony, Below, vivacious Angie Bennett receives her crown and trophy as FFA Sweetheart from FFA President Tony Pecore. Bottom, the 1976 Sweetheart poses with Royal Court and escorts. lo 110 MISS FRONTIER DAYS 1976 MISS LORI MAGDALENA Some 14 lovely THS girls com- peted for the title of Miss Frontier Days, which was held in conjunc- tion with the City of Tecumseh's first annual Frontier Week. This special week was major part of the city s Bicentennial celebration. It attracted 10, 000 people to witness a huge parade on Saturday, May 29, 1976. Miss Frontier Days contestants ride exquisite float in downtown parade. Miss Lori Magdalena, Center, smiles as she holds coveted trophy awarded to her. Ill POWDERPUFF FOOTBALL GAME Vultures fly Sharks Swim Juniors Lose And Seniors Win! —Paul Schmidlkofer That was just about the story of this year's Powder Puff Football game as the Seniors blasted the hapless Juniors 26-8. But everyone had fun despite a few tem- pers that flared across the scrimmage line. It's rough-and-tumble action as females scramble for a loose pigskin in first quarter action. Seniors mob their players to celebrate their big victory as Pow- der Puff clash of 1976 ends. Coach Mike Hooser of Seniors adviser Carolyn Anderson and Kathy Key with game tactics before game. Senior Robyn Newton, quarterback for Sen- iors, sweeps left end for another touchdown for winners. ATHLETICS FOOTBALL: SUPER TEAM This year's football team was indeed super. It was one of the largest teams ever in THS football history. Over forty players managed to participate on the team this season. With so many prospects, Coach North was almost assured a winning season. Savage coaches, Left To Right, Ken Praytor, Kent Da- vis, Richard Carney, and Head Coach Charles North, led the THS football squad. The B team had a 5-4 season record this year as many great runs, like the one Middle Right, were punched a- cross the goal line. The Savage Super Team. Bottom Row, Left To Right, Coach Ken Praytor, Matt Higdon, James Click, Jimmy Tacker, Tommy Wilsie, Merritt Roberts, Ricky Yates, Joe Van Arnam, Pat Upton, Mike Bussey, Coach Kent Davis. Row 2—Keith Cox, Doug McUn, Richard Standridge, Mike Crauthers, Vic Tate, Jim Sigman, Mark French, Dane Johnson, Randy Gray. Row 3— Billy Seals, Bill White, Frankie Yates, Sammy Thomp- son, David Brown, Mike Higgins, Glen Winfrey, Dan- iel Washburn, Charles Crane, Danny Townsend. Row 4—Danny Ledford, John Belshe, Jim Copeland, Terry Roberson, Randy Dane, Bill Shaw, Ricky Starks, Ran- dy Gilbert, Chris Alexander. Row 5—Coach Richard Carney, Bob Lobaugh, Ted Belshe, Vernon Houck, Da- vid Harris, Kenneth Wano, Jeff Perry, Mike Hooser, Darren Asher, Brent Walck, Head Coach Charles North. SUPER STARS Left, Quarterback James Click confers with Head Coach North during a time-out in the Seminole game. Every player on the Savage team this year was a superstar. Even if he wasn't a starter, he helped the team along. Some of the outstanding superstars are fea- tured on this page. James Click, a senior, played his last year as quar- terback for the Savages. For the past two years, Click has led the team to a state play-offs berth. Also in his last year at THS was Head Coach Char- les North. Coach North had a 25-17-1 record during his four years at Tecumseh. North was named co-coach of the year in District 7AA. ALL-DISTRICT ALL-CONFERENCE All-district team members from Tecumseh are, Left To Right, Brent Walck, Mike Hooser, James Click, Joe Thomas, Bill Shaw, Rick Mc- Cray, Chris Alexander, Bob Lo- baugh, Coach Kent Davis. SENIORS Seniors turned in fine performances this season. Fourteen are graduating this year. From Left To Right, Bot- tom Row, Randy Gray, Joe Thomas, Matt Higdon, Glen Winfrey, Ver- non Houck, Dane Johnson, Danny Townsend. Row 2—Brent Walck, Bill Shaw, James Click, David Brown, Bob Lobaugh, Chris Alexan- der, Mike Hooser. SUPER PLAYS Super plays seemed to come naturally to the Sav- ages this year, as they rolled over most of their foes. But watching the practices told a different story. Te- cumseh footballers had long, hard practices as any good team must. These work-outs were justified by com- pleted passes, long runs, touchdowns, and finally, won games. Above, Savage players flash the 'Sve're number one signal to photographer before a game. Left, in a typical Savage super play, teamwork is ev- ident as Frankie Yates blocks for Tommy Wilsie, who has a clear field ahead of him. Below Left, Savage gridders run length of the field as part of rigid conditioning. Below, coaches and players rejoice as winning touchdown crashes across the goal line in homecoming game against Seminole, SEASON RECORD 1975 TECUMSEH OPPONENTS 21 Harrah 14 22 Chandler 28 6 Cushing 0 18 Wewoka 8 0 Mustang 30 20 Seminole 13 34 Holdenville 16 0 Bristow 7 27 Henryetta 12 15 Heritage Hall 7 Regional State Playoff 7 Eufaula 20 SUPER SEASON Although there were some disappointing losses, this year the football season was super, really super accor- ding to one Savage fan. There were definitely more wins than losses in the terrific 7-4 season. Head Coach Charles North thought the athletes were a tremendous group of young men. Also he felt that the support of Savage fans was a real help. One of the main reasons this football season will be remembered for years to come was the way the gridders played. They played very well and had a lot of heart, said Coach North. This sign displays feelings of many fans of the football team. No matter what happened, signs hung in the hall to always remind the squad they were No. 1! 117 SUPER OFFENSE The Savage super offense was on the move this sea- son, as players rolled for yard after yard and touchdown after touchdown. The line blocked well to open holes for swift backs, who took it from there to blast through for hard-earned yards or fly down the open field for long gains. Although the THS offense was not particularly big, it was tough! Top Left, the super Savage offense gets ready to attack Holdenville's defense. Bottom Left, quar- terback—James Click—punts the ball away deep in Savage territory during Bristow game. Top Right, scatback Franky Yates crashes across the line to pick up necessary first down yardage. A- bove, Bill White evades tacklers as he sweeps a- round end in the homecoming game. 118 SUPER DEFENSE Defensively, the Savages were a powerhouse team. The THS defense was responsilbe for holding the state champion Bristow Purple Pirates to only seven points— the fewest points scored by the Bristow team this year. The defense's accomplishments were too numerous to mention, but the defense was a group of super players combined to form a really SUPER defense. Top Left, an unidentified flying Savage topples a Cush- ing runner. Bottom Left, Bill Shaw charges a Chandler receiver. Below, as Tommy Wilise gets blocked away, Mike Hooser makes a gallant effort to pull down a Bris- tow back. Bottom Right, Danny Townsend and Mike Bus- sey chase a Mustang ball carrier. STATE PLAYOFFS SUPER! Going to the state play offs was super, as the Sav- ages went into the first round the second straight year. Eufaula proved to be a tough team for the THS squad, and won the game 20-7. Amid some questioned calls, the Ironheads forged ahead to the second round. There was great joy in Eufaula after the game, but Savage fans and players came home with memories of a game well played and visions of what could have been. . . Top Left, Brent Walck charges around the end as he gets protection from Tommy Wilsie. Above, the Sav- age defense is ready for anything the Eufaula team might try. Top Right, James Click is ready to pitch out on the option play. Middle Right, jumping for the ball, a Savage player is eyed by Eufaula players. Right, Tommy Wilsie catches one pass in a string of passes thrown to him. 120 WRESTLING FOUR MATMEN ADVANCE TO STATE TOURNEY Twelve tough teams made up the conference Te- cumseh wrestled in this year—and four of these teams were tops in Oklahoma. In state tournament action, out of 74 teams competing in class 2A, Mike Bussey placed in the top six and Bill White in the top eight. Coach Ken Praytor again led his wrestlers as the action photos on this page show. Top Right, Dane Johnson at 120 pounds strives to put Western Heights wrestler on his back. Above, Danny Young at 115 pounds works for pin hold on Guthrie opponent. Above Left, 148-pounder Bill White flops opponent on his back for a fall. Left, veteran Mike Bussey at 136 pounds gains victory as he pins a victim at regional 2A tournament. 121 TECUMSEH WRESTUNG TEAM 1976. Front Row, Left To Right, Mike Ealey, Danny Young, Joe Van Amam, Dane Johnson, Vernon Houck, Bill White. Row 2, Greg Buckmaster, Alan Bennett, Ted Belshe, Randy Gilbert, Tony Pecore. Row 3, Preston Trindle, Bob Lobaugh, Jim Sigman, Clifford Ryan, John Belshe. Row 4, Coach Ken Praytor, Keith Cox. Coach Ken Praytor, in his second year at THS, gives pointers to senior wrestler Tony Pecore in between periods of a match. SAVAGES WRESTLE IN TOUGHEST CONFERENCE Coach Ken Praytor had this to say about THS wrestling: We play in the toughest conference, with twelve teams competing. Out of these teams four are tops in Oklahoma. However, in conference action Dane Johnson won 2nd, Mike Bussey 3rd, Bill White 3rd, and Vernon Houck and Bob Lobaugh won 4th's. In the state tourney, with 74 teams competing, Mike Bussey placed sixth and Bill White placed eighth. 122 SAVAGE WRESTLERS GIVE BEST EFFORT Savage wrestlers this year worked and practiced hard. They didn't always win, but they always gave their best effort. There was plenty of action at home or away when Savage matmen hit the mats. Jeff Perry ties up with his Pauls Valley opponent as he prepares to shoot a takedown. Alan Bennett squares off with opponent as he tries to be first to shoot a takedown move. Vernon Houck surpises referee and the fans with a take- down move he pioneered himself. Savage team members console Ted Belshe as he leaves mat after losing a match. 123 ECUMSEH A VAGE ASKETBALL The Savage basketball team showed strength in the beginning of the season by winning the first two games against Konawa and McLoud. The Savages will lose three starting seniors this year, Rick Stewart, Brent Walck, and Mike Walker. Top Right, David Harris jumps to start a second half. Right, George Crauthers takes advantage of an open shot. Bot- tom Right, Brent Walck pulls in a re- bound. Below, Rick Stewart towers above defenders to put in two. VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM 1976. Kneeling, Left To Right, Kirk Kirk, Brent Walck, George Crauthers, David Brown, Mike Walker, Louis Harwell, Ricky Stewart. Standing, Head Coach Bob Avery, Mike Crauthers, Daniel Washburn, Gary Powell, Jimmy Tacker, Bobby Pecore, Steve McMahan, Ricky Starks, David Harris, Terry Mc- Cullar, Jay Watkins, Tommy Wilsie, Merritt Roberts, Charles Littleton, Assistant Coach Richard Carney. Head Coach Bob Avery Above, Rick Stewart shifts position in game against Harr ah. Although the Savages had a mediocre year this sea- son, two starters will return next year. They will be joined by some promising young talent, and the outlook for a successful season looks bright. 125 The THS basketball team had a disap- pointing season compared to previous years. But a losing season didn't mean the team lacked quality. Several crucial games were decided by two points--such as with power- ful state-ranked Dale and Meeker. Other loses were by three or four points in battles that went down to the wire. Above, air-tight Savage defense sets up. Right, Mike Walker goes for two as Bethel's Wildcats are caught sleep- ing flat-footed. Below, Coaches Avery and Carney hold strategy huddle in closing minutes of a crucial game. Rick Stewart, Top Right, unleashes from favorite comer spot on Harrah's court. Top Left, Tommy Wilsie defies Harrah's guards who let him get open for two points. SAVAGE CAGERS IN ACTION! Savage basketballers furnished plenty of exciting plays— which meant action plus. Top Right, Brent Walck gets in- side opponent's men to easily score two for Tecumseh High. Above Left, Center David Harris leaps high for another field goal. Above, Rick Stewart, although shorter, outjumps Noble's center. Left, it's a case of who's got the ball! as Mike Walker, Rick Stewart and Louis Harwell wonder where ball went. Below, Guard Tom Wilsie gets ready to set up a Savage play. rp B-BOYS Sure-shot Terry McCullar aims, leaps and shoots... and he scores! Gary Powell is slightly off-balance on do- or-die shot. VARSITY B TEAM. Front Row, Left To Right, Charles Littleton, Jim Tacker, Merritt Roberts, Terry McCullar, Gary Powell, Mike Crauthers. Row 2—Coach Bob Avery, Jay Watkins, Bobby Pecore, Ricky Starks, Steve Mc- Mahan, Danile Washburn, Assistant Coach Richard Carney 128 The Tecumseh varsity BM team showed strength throughout the season. The team will prove to be an asset to the Savage program. Above, Merritt Roberts shoots down under for two. Above Right, Mike Crauthers attempts a freeshot. Right, Mike Crauthers jumps high. SAVAGES UNVEIL BLISTERING ATTACK Savage strength looks great for the coming year with the B-team producing some excel- lent talent and also replace- ments for the three seniors that will graduate. Left, Jeff Scarberry shoots over the outstretched arm of a Noble guard. Right, Gary Powell shoots a field goal. 129 SAVAGETTE BASKETBALL VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL. Kneeling, Reita White, Cherry Bingham, Robyn Newton, Kay Littleton. Standing, Shelly Hill, Selina Kalka, Laurie Hulin, Debbie Childers, Jan Coffey, Coach Sue Yates, Teresa Harrison, Rosie Carderara, Paula Jackson, Cindy Asher, Debbie Newton. Below Left, Cindy Asher stretches in vain to block shot. Below, Debbie Cain makes a vital free throw in Pott County Tourney. 130 YOUNG SAVAGETTE TEAM DISPLAYS SPIRIT Resulting mainly from a lack of experience and depth, the Savagettes had a lack luster year when it came to wins. Four seniors returned to help — but competition was fierce. With spirit — and courage — the Savag- ettes faced state powers like Dale and Bethel. A new coach will direct their talents next year. Photos on this page show spirited season action. Above, Shelly Hill shoots for two. Above Right, Robyn Newton lets go with fancy lay-up shot. Right, tall Teresa Harrison, a powerful player this year, leaps for two points. Below, Cindy Asher races past hapless foe. Below Right, Lau- rie Hulin hustles for loose ball. With three wins and a multitude of losses over the sea- son, the Savagettes stayed in every game and fought to the closing buzzer. Fans supported them with their at- tendance — and cheers. A new Tecumseh ace — Laurie Hulin — is shown above making a driving attack against a Bethel guard, and at right she leaps over outstretched arms of an Earlsboro guard for two points in Pott County tournament. The game was broadcast by radio station KGFF. Below, Shelly Hill attempts a basket from one of her favor- ite spots on the court. Four senior girls played their last game for THS this year. They are, Left To Right, Kay Littleton, Cherry Bingham, Robyn Newton, and Reita White. They played ball throughout their high school careers. 132 No longer is girls basketball a polite game. To be a competitor nowadays, girls must individually — and as a team — exhibit alertness, toughness, discipline, concentration, and above all: accuracy. A little luck helps too. Good dribbling, passing, and shooting pay off in victories. Action shots show Shelly Hill, Above, shooting a soft shot. Top Right, lithesome Teresa Har- rison shoots in close. Middle Right, Robyn Newton shoots a free throw. Debbie Cain (THS basketball queen), is shown Below easing a shot over frustrated Dale guard. Always dependable Cherry Bingham, Bot- tom Right, moves in to set up a Savagette play as Earlsboro guard tries in vain to stop her. SAVAGETTE B-GIRLS VARSITY B GIRLS TEAM — 1975-76. These are the players THS will count on next year to keep the winning Tecumseh tradition alive. Under Coach Sue Yates, they learned many of the fundamentals and knacks it takes to excell. Pictured, Left To Right, are Carla Lee, Teresa Gill, Debbie Webb, Margaret Murrell, Rosie Carderara Selina Kalka, Jan Coffey, Debbie Cain, Joni Mihura, Cherry Bingham (senior), Sandra Sehon, Paula Jackson, Cin- dy Smith, Tracy Miller, Reita White, Zana Smith, Shelly Hill. Kneeling, Center, Head Coach Sue Yates. 134 Coach Sue Yates, Below, yields huge smile after her girls finally won their first game. Left, Jan Coffey gets tip-off for THS against Dale's Lady Pirates in home game. SAVAGETTE POWER The Savagette ,rB Girls team played some rugged basketball during 1976. Wherever they played, the Savage year- book cameramen seemed to tag along, resulting in these fine action photo- graphs. Above, Coach Sue Yates ad- vises team on next move. Above Right, Joni Mihura and Carla Lee await ball for rebound. Right, Rosie Carderara holds Dale forward at bay. Below, Cherry Bingham awaits pass from teammate Shelly Hill. Always good sports, Tecum- seh girls, Below Right, seek out Dale's girls after a game to offer congratulations. 135 BOYS’ TRACK GIRLS’ TRACK SAVAGE BOYS TRACK—1976. Kneeling, Left To Right, David Anderson, Mark French, Joe Van Arnam, Buddy Scarberry. Standing, Coach Kent Davis, Tommy Wilsie, Mike Higgins, Jimmy Tacker, Randy Dane. SAVAGE GIRLS TRACK—1976. Kneeling, Left To Right, Shelly Hill, Kay Rutledge, Tracey Miller, Cindy Jeffcoat, Fran Rider. Standing, Zana Smith, Debbie Cain, Teresa Harrison, Joni Mihura, Kim Mar- tin, Margaret Murrell, Jamie Hackney, Rosie Carder- ara, Coach Sue Yates. SAVAGE THINCLADS ADVANCE TO STATE TWO GIRLS, ONE BOY QUALIFY High school track for girls was of- fered this year. And two girls, Fresh- man Terri King and Sophomore Mar- garet Murrell advanced to the state meet in the high jump and discus throw. More than a dozen girls came out for practice. Sophomore Jimmy Tacker of the boys' track team high jumped 5' 10 in the regional track meet at Stigler, which put him in the state meet. Coaches were Sue Yates for girls and Kent Davis for boys. Left, Coach Sue Yates poses with THS girl champs Terri King, Left, and Margaret Murrell. Below Left, Jimmy Tacker sails over bar in high jump in regional meet at Stigler to capture second place. Below, Mar- garet Murrell hurls discus into space at Ada meet. Below Bottom, Coach Kent Davis, Left, helps with track meet at Bristow. TRACK MEANS RUNNING, JUMPING, THROWING, SWEAT Bill White goes over the pole vault bar. Mike Higgins and Randy Dane go into the last lap of the mile run as night falls on the track. Margaret Murrell, who went to state in the discus throws the shot for girls' team. Above, Coach Mike Robinson. Above Right, Coach Robinson has conference on the mound as Savage baseballers come in from infield to give new pitcher moral support. THS BASEBALL 1976 1976 BICENTENNIAL BASEBALL TEAM. Front Row, Left To Right, Mike Bussey, Doug McLin, Danny Ledford, Tony Miller, Tommy Wilsie, John Arrasmith. Row 2--Louis Butch Harwell, Keith Cox, Ricky Starks, Vic Tate, Chuck Littleton, Bobby Pecore. Row 3—Mike Crauthers, Jeff Perry, Tivis Jessee, Joe Boring, Darren Asher, Dane Johnson. Row 4—Coach Mike Robinson and Coach Richard Carney. 139 Above, Savage catcher and first baseman go to mound to discuss strategy on how to get Harrah batter out. We were a very young team this year, Coach Mike Robinson said. We're looking forward to the next two years, though. If our pitching comes around next season, THS will have a pretty good year. We'll have more experience players, of course, that will mean more wins. Below, Vic Tate, Left, and Doug Me Lin show good batting form. Louis Butch Harwell unleases a fast ball to opposing batter. Starting pitcher Tommy Wilsie had a good season for THS again. Bobby Pecore, Above, was named to the Dia- mond-4 Conference all-star baseball team. He had a .444 average. Right, Savage runner hustles and reaches first base safely. SAVAGE BASEBALLERS AWAIT NEW SEASON The Savage baseball team had some bright mo- ments this year, despite a mediocre season. One was the Holdenville Tournament, where the Savages won the 5th place trophy. Harrah, the No. 2 state ranked team then, beat the Savages 2-1 at Holdenville. Har- rah went on to win the class 2A state championship. The photos on this page show the Savages in action. Wait'll next year! the players say. 141 TECUMSEH TENNIS TENNIS AGAIN HUGE SUCCESS Arriving back after a long lay- off, tennis became a prime sport for boys and girls this year. With Coach George Snider calling the shots, THS players scorched the nets wherever they met a foe. For example, the boys' team had five players winning at least five victories in singles or doubles. And the girls were not to be outdone. At the state tourney, they finished one point behind the only other 2A school at state. I I I Coach George Snider. . .brought tennis back! Senior girls lettering in tennis, Left To Right, Above, are Nancy Ayres, Cherry Bingham, Angie Bennett and Jamie Elliott. To letter, each girl had to register five victories in singles or doubles. Below, THS tennis players cheer fellow players on to victory. 1976 BOYS TEAM. Kneeling, Left To Right, Richard Standridge, James Click, Darren Ragon. Standing, Mike Tucker, Terry McCullar, Jeff Scar- berry, Mike Walker, Coach George Snider. Not pictured, Jimmy Tacker. Senior James Click smashes powerful serve to foe. With Seniors James Click and Mike Walker formed an impressive season record of 14 wins and four loses, potent doubles team. They were hard to beat. Seminole Junior College awarded him with a full ten- nis scholarship to play for them. SAVAGES AMONG ELITE TEAMS IN OKLAHOMA Right, THS tennis players pose for informal photo early in season. Below, right arm taped, Angie Bennett awaits serve of Seminole player, whom she beat by a hair. Below Right, Ginger Abernathy demonstrates a healthy forehand shot, Sophomore Terry McCullar, Above, delivers torrid serve. Below, weary girls wait turn to play. Junior Robin Zumwalt displays fine form Above. Below, Cherry Bingham shows why she's No. 1 at THS. Sophomore Jimmy Tacker shows prowess on tennis court. Below, state FTA president Nancy Ayres. TECUMSEH GOES TENNIS CRAZY 1976 GIRLS TEAM. Kneeling, Left To Right, Sara Sandefur, Teresa Gill, Robin Zumwalt. Standing, Angie Bennett, Jamie Elliott, Cherry Bingham, Nancy Ay- res, Ginger Abernathy, Coach George Sinder. Not pictured, Cindy Smith. JUNIOR HIGH Row 1--David Ashcraft, Randal Ball, Randall Barthel, Lisa Baugh, Beth Beddo, Richard Belshe, William Black- mon, Jeff Blocker, Jesse Boring. Row 2—Teresa Brady, David Brown, Denny Brown, Billy Buckmaster, Mike Buck- master, Connie Burton, Tracy Bussey, Jeff Cahill, Arlene Caskey. Row 3—Dayna Clemens, Cynthia Cooper, Kenneth Cooper, Pamela Copeland, Gloria Cosper, Jerry (Jay) Cranford, Jackie Daniell, James (Danny) Daniels, Loretta Deal. Row 4—Dianne Dennis, Tom Dodson, Rick Dossey, Mitchell Ealey, Kay Elliott, Trudy Ellison, Jimmy Fisher, Mary Followwill, Gary Garcia. Row 5—Glen Gentry, Melissa Geyer, Jamie Colson, Robert Goodman, Grant Gower, Mark Hackney, Bill Haddox, Barbara Haley, Melanie Ham- mons. Row 6—Shelli Harmon, Dale Haser, Diana Helton, Troy Henderson, Gary Hicks, Tracy Howell, Ben Hud- gins, Cuitis Huff, Sharon Jackson. Row 1—Susan Jeffcoat, Donna Jennings, Bridgetta Jessee, David Johnson, Steve Johnson, Bobby Judy, Kellie Keith, Carolyn Kieffer, Tracy King. Row 2—Cindy Kingsbury, Cindy Kirk, Roger Lackey, Darla Lane, Angel Lee, Sheryl Little, Dana Loveless, Ricky Lyle, Leslie Magdalena. Row 3—Christy Mangus, Tammra Mankin, Beverly Monday, Joe Moody, Neal Motley, Pam Moudy, Cynthia Mur- ray, Jonathan Murray, Bobby McLaughlin. Row 4--David McSperritt, Robert Nowlin, Jim Owen, Mark Pool, Bren- da Pruitt, David Qualls, Jack Reece, Davis Reed, Johnny Reid. Row 5—Lesa Richards, Gena Ritter, Neil Roberson, Patti Roller, Jimmy Seals, Ricky Seawright, Richard Sehon, Sandra Shackelford, Bill Shirey. Row 6—Jay Sigman, Minor Simms, Cindy Stewart, Jeff Stockton, Jimmy Stokes, Melinda Strutton, Todd Tate, Ronnie Taylor, Linda Thomas. Row 7—Dennis Thompson, Jeff Thompson, David Tomlinson, Marsha Townsend, Phyllis Trice, Denise Trindle, Andy Tully, Julie Upton, Jeff Van Amam. Row 8— Lannie Walker, Tim Washburn, Brooke Webster, Kathy West, Barbara Winfrey, Mary Wisdom, Steve Wood, Jimmy Wright, Mike Zuker. Row 1 --Terry Abernathy, Terry Allen, Billy Amerson, Ricky Archer, Dana Asher. Row 2 -- Terri Austin, Rod- ney Beaver, Jody Black, Terry Blankenship, Kelly Bowen, Lisa Bowen, Cheyenne Brown, Don Brown, Jeff Brown. Row 3 — Duane Buckmaster, Jeff Buckmaster, Jay Burris, Kathy Carderara, Mary Carter, Robert Caskey, Paula Chamblin, Mark Cheatwood, Tina Clark. Row 4 -- Donna Craig, Julie Coatney, Mark Coke, Lisa Dabbs, LaDonna Darby, Dana Davis, Leroy Deatherage, Jim Deatherage, Randal Deatherage. Row 5 — Susan Ely, Don Essary, Rhonda Fare, Donna Fisher, Connie Flick, Neil Frankovich, Peter Gates, Ron Gilbert, Toni Golden. Row 6 — Franky Gruver, Wayne Haddox, Mike Hales, Christie Haley, John Hamilton, Sam Hardin, Paige Hargis, Laurie Harwell, Larry Higgs. Row 7 -- Clayton Hollingshead, Teresa Howell, Becky Hughes, Tony Hulin, Clifford Kieffer, Greg Love, Paula Love, Tom Magdalena, Patti Martin. 148 Row 1 — Randy Martin, Darla Matthews, Alan McCarley, Doug McGirt, Craig McKnight, Toni McLesky, Mitch McLin, Kelly McLoud, Tracy Melot. Row 2 -- Tim Montgomery, James Neal, Susan Newman, Matthew Nix, James Oldham, Jonell Owen, Jeff Potter, Kim Prewett, Kenny Price. Row 3 — Mike Pritchard, Billy Reeves, Ricky Reeves, Steven Reid, Terese Rider, Buddy Rogers, Linda Ryan, Janice Scarberry, Tim Scarberry. Row 4 -- Debbie Scott, Kathy Seals, Terry Shirey, Jeff Sigman, Penny Simms, Tubby Sinclair, Susie Sisney, Shiela Stansell, Jon Stewart. Row 5 — Beverly Stith, Robin Stricklen, Tammy Stone, Angie Thompson, Debbie Tipton, Tony Tomlinson, Chuck Tootle, Frances Topping, Ronnie Vanderburg. Row 6 -- Pam Vickery, Fred Villines, Janet Walker, Mark White, Mike White, Robert White, Iwanna Whitebird, Danny Whiteside, Linda Wiggins. Row 7 — Brenda Willison, Natalie Wood, Mike Wright. ROVING CAMERA CAPTURES CANDIDS Junior High students claim to have more school spirit than any other kids in Tecumseh schools. Perhaps this claim would be difficult to deny, looking at these can- did photos around the campus. Students had lots of studying to do—but they had time for lots of fun and play. Above, junior high school as seen from senior high. Soon we'll be driving cars, too. Below, off to a day at Spring Lake. Kenneth Curson's history class made copies of all American flags as part of their Bicentennial celebra- tion. They also displayed a constitution for Tecumseh Junior High. Above, Julie Upton saddles up and Cheryl O'Dell swings a hefty paint brush. Below, football play- ers tote football dummy back to old gym. Junior High trophy case is admired by students. JUNIOR HIGH GLEE CLUB JUNIOR HIGH GLEE CLUB--1975-76. Row 1, Left To Right, Christine Haley, Laurie Harwell, Wayne Haddox, Jesse Boring, Todd Tate, Tony Hulin, Susie Sisney, Linda Ryan, Sheila Stansell. Row 2—La Donna Darby, Kathy Carderara, David Tomlinson, Jeff Stockton, Curtis Huff, Tim Washburn, Susan Ely, Patty Martin, Julie Coatney. Row 3—Penny Simms, Loretta Deal, Richard Belshe, Ricky Lyle, Jay Cranford, Ronnie Taylor, Mary Followill, Linda Wiggins, Terry Shirey, Iwanna Whitebird. This year, the Junior High Glee Club attended the District Contest, from which several soloists brought back superior ratings. They worked very hard all during the school year, presenting concerts and musi- cals. Above, Junior High girls sing out in Spirit of '76 musical. Left, glee club in action at basketball homecoming game. The officers this year were Sheila Stansell, President; Susan Ely, Secretary-Treasurer; Linda Ryan and Ronnie Taylor, Librarians. 751 Jr. High 1976 JR. HIGH CHEERLEADERS. From Front, Left ® To Right, Susan Sisney, Connie Burton, Linda rhpprlAaHprQ Ryan, Rhonda Fare, Teresa Brady, Darla Lane, Iicciicaucis Arlene Caskey, Doris Reed, Tracey Bussey. JUNIOR HIGH PEP CLUB Spirit was the name of the game as Junior High students cheered, yelled, screamed for victory during this Bicenten- nial year. Voices were left hoarse many times, especially after the 8th grade football team smashed Seminole for the district championship. JUNIOR HIGH PEP CLUB. Front Row, Left To Right, Cheerleaders Doris Reed, Arlene Caskey, Darla Lane, Susan Sisney, Linda Ryan, Rhonda Fare, Connie Burton, Teresa Brady, Tracey Bussey. Row 2—Angie Thompson, Pam Vickery, Terri Austin, Tammra Mankin, Jonelle Owens, Kathy Seals, Kim Prewett, Teresa Rider, Cathy Carder- ara. Row 3—Susan Ely, Patti Martin, Paige Hargis, Sharon Jackson, Sherri Whitman, Terri Shirey, Paula Chamb- lin, Robin Strickland, Briggetta Jesse. Row 4—Miss Beverly Stone, sponsor, Donna Craig, Cindy Stewart, Brenda Willison, Janet Walker, Susan Newman, Melissa Geyer, Mary Carter, Debbie Newmaster. Mr. McClure, On Box Center, explains next event. Below, Mrs. Spoon, Mr. Combs and Lee Brown smile. JR. HIGH ‘FRONTIER DAY’ Somebody came up with the idea of Junior High kids having a Frontier Day, and that's all it took. Students and Mr. McClure and the faculty got to plan- ning, and what a fun afternoon we had! School ought to be fun, too, and we had just this when we had sack races, tug-of-war, an egg-throwing contest, volley- ball, softball. . . and you name it. Above, egg-throwing contest meant messy, messy hands! Softball game, Below, attracted lots of students. Above, Girls grimace as they vainly attempt to win tug-of- war battle. Above Right, Mrs. Raney and Mr. Bradshaw make handsome couple. Right, Grant Gower and Mark Hackney dem- onstrate fastest guns in the West. Tug-of-war. PUL-L-L-L! O-o-p-p-s! Pull harder! Gotcha all wet! JR. HIGH FOOTBALL 1976 7TH GRADE FOOTBALL TEAM—1975. Front Row, Left To Right, Clayton Hollingshead, Robert White, Tom Magdalena, Jody Black, Bill Anderson, Mike Hales, Tim Montgromery, Coach Bruce Walck. Row 2—Jeff Potter, Dan Whiteside, Ron Vandeberg, John Hamilton, Clint Sinclair, Rodney Beaver, Doug Mc- Girt. Row 3—Rick Archer, Clifford Kieffer, Mitch McLin, Rick Reeves, Ronald Gilbert, Tony Hulin, Tim Scarberry. Row 4—Buddy Rogers, Mike Pritchard, Greg Love, Jeff Sigman, Tracy Melot, Neal Franko- vice, Tom Tomlinson. Ending the season with a victory, the 7th Grade foot- ball team brought its record to a 2-5-1 record. But that record didn't reflect the dedication and hard work of the team. SEASON RECORD Tecumseh Opponent 0 Holdenville 6 0 Maud 0 30 Chandler 0 28 Wewoka 30 18 Prague 26 0 Henryetta 6 6 Seminole 12 8 Maud 0 Left, Junior High cheerleaders whoop it up to inspire football team. Right, Coach Walck, fore- ground discusses crucial play with Coach Combs. 154 Defendere Mike Pritchard and Rodney Beaver attempt to break up pass to Seminole end. Scatback Buddy Rogers whizzes by Seminole Chief de- fenders for another six points. 7TH GRADERS DISH OUT ACTION TO OPPONENTS I Fullback Greg Love sweeps around right end as op- ponents scamper to stop big Savage gain. Alert Tecumseh defense gets ready to charge against potent enemy offense in home game. Making it rough on Seminole kicker, Below, are defensive players Tracy Melot, Timmy Scarberry, Rodney Beaver, Daniel Whiteside and unidentified player. Coach Bruce Walck shouts instructions to team as assistant Roy Effinger looks on. ' '+■ . V 5 f • 5 r 8TH GRADE FOOTBALL TEAM, 1976. Front Row, Left To Right, Jim Stokes, Mitch Ealey, Bob Nowlin, Jim Wright, Todd Tate, Tim Washburn. Row 2—Jeff Cahill, Bill Haddox, Jay Sigman, Ronnie Taylor, Jim Fisher, Denny Brown, Mike Buckmaster, David Tomlinson. Row 3—Richard Belshe, Kenneth Cooper, Bob McLaughlin, Roger Lackey, Jeff Van Arnam, Rick Lyle, Neal Motley, Minor Simms. Row 4—Coach Mike Robinson, Troy Henderson, Rick Sehon, Grant Gower, Jon Murray, Rick Dossey, David Qualls. 8TH BLASTS OPPONENTS The 8th Grade Savages—with an impressive 8-1 season record—made a spectacular come-from- behind touchdown against arch rival Seminole to win the coveted District Football Championship. With Coach Mike Robinson at the helm, the team this year won big, scalping Holdenville, Maud, Stroud, Chandler, Harrah, Wewoka, and Henryetta. Seminole beat them in the last game of the regular season. But it was at Seminole a few weeks later that Tecumseh nipped them 20-18 for the District Championship. Right, Coaches Mike Robinson, Standing, and Ken Praytor, check injured Tecumseh player in rock and sock'em game with Seminole's Chieftains for district title. 8TH GRADE FOOTBALL DISTRICT VICTORY IS SWEET! Champions are made of tough stuff. The gratifying 20-18 come- from-behind triumph over Sem- inole's rugged Chiefs meant the District Championship to the 8th Grade Savages. Touchdown! Elated Eighth Grade players throw hands in air after making go-ahead touchdown at Seminole. Below, Tecumseh players shout We're No. 1 to fans. Below Right, superimposed photo shows concerned Coach Robinson on sidelines as he watches tenacious Savage defense in action. Fans rush onto field to mob 8th Grade team. Scoreboard in background tells the story. Right, Savage's Minor Sims and Ricky Lyles zero in on swift Seminole runner. 157 II i .11 1975 FRESHMAN FOOTBALL TEAM. Bottom Row, Left To Right, Wallace Beddo, Scott Buckmaster, Van Straughan, Jeff McLoud, Tim Kinsey, Steve Upton, James Clark, Travis Johnson. Row 2—David Anderson, Danny Bennett, Joe Boring, Neal Anderson, Billy Cope- land, David Hamilton, Randy Stark, Mike Murrell. Row 3—Brian Newby, Doug Love, Bryan Clemens, Jimmy Hopkins, Denny Hubbell, Blaine Littleton, Joe Lloyd, Craig Rodgers. Row 4—Robin Talley, Buddy Scarberry, Donny Clark, Rocky Buckmaster, Keith Langhom, David Coffey, Ron Austin, David Earls, Coach Mike Combs. Joe Lloyd suffered a severe neck injury during the Seminole game at Tecumseh. This year's Freshman football squad came out with a 4-4 record, but wins over potent teams like Holdenville, Shawnee B , Harrah and Wewoka were impressive. Coach Mike Combs felt his team had a productive season. He said these Freshman players will continue to keep the Savageland football tradition a winning one in years to come. The Frosh lost to Stroud, Chandler, Henry- etta and Seminole. . Above, offensive team runs through pre-game series of plays. Al- ways faithful Junior High Cheerleaders, Left, help with lots of spirit. Below, Savages on attack against Seminole Chiefs. FRESHMAN FOOTBALL Football is a contact sport, as the photographs on this page depict. Each Freshman team member progressed in ability as the season went along. The Bicentennial football team of 1976 will draw on their many talents. Freshman run from dressing room ready for action. This year's squad was largest in recent years. LOOK OUT! HERE COME THE FROSH! Left, Split End Doug Love, No. 22, Left, catches a pass as Halfback Keith Langhom, No. 26, looks on. Above, speedy Buddy Scarberry scampers for long gain as Tackle Brian Newby mows down opponents. Lower Left, action was furious in Seminole game here. Below, No. 81, Split End Joe Boring catches pass for Savage first and ten. 159 9TH GRADE BASKETBALL. Front Row, Left To Right, Joe Boring, David Earls, Kirk Washburn, Van Stacey, Silas Hill, JeffMcLoud, Travis Johnson, Alan Brady. Back Row, Keith Longhorn, Ricky Folks, Donnie Clark, Jerry McMahan, Grant Gower, David Anderson, Coach Bob Avery. Tecumseh's freshman basketball team displayed the skill and the sportmanship that they will take with them during their high school years as Tecumseh Savages. Above Left, Ronnie Taylor jumps above Shawnee de- fender to put in two. Left, Grant Gower draws double coverage against Dale. Above, Coach Avery plots strategy with his team during a timeout. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL 160 BOYS JR. HIGH BASKETBALL 8TH GRADE The 8th Graders had an excellent season winning and showing great strength in the beginning games of the sea- son. Team members learned sportsmanship and skills dur- ing the season. 8TH GRADE BOYS. Kneeling Left To Right, Denny Brown, Ronnie Taylor, Jeff Cahill, Jay Sigman, Bill Haddox, David Brown, Danny Daniels, David McSper- ritt. Standing, Coach Richard Camey, Jimmy Fisher, Rick Lyle, Rick Dossey, Grant Gower, Ricky Sehon, Kenneth Cooper, Curtis Huff, Neal Motley, Manager. 7TH GRADE I 7TH GRADE BOYS. Seated Left To Right, Jody Black, Doug McGirt, Clinton Sinclair, Rick Reeves, Rodney Beaver, Jeff Potter. Middle Row, Wayne Haddox, TonyHulin, Timmy Scarberry, Tommy Magdalena, Tony Tomlinson, Ricky Archer, Ronald Gilbert. Standing, Buddy Rogers, Tracy Melot, Greg Love, Jeff Sigman, Mike Pritchard, Coach Bruce Walck. The Savage 7th Graders under the brilliant leadership of Coach Walck dis- played rugged action all through the season. The 7th Graders learned the tactics that are needed to be winners. Left, Jay Sigman jumps too high for a Shawnee player. 161 GIRLS JR. HIGH BASKETBALL FRESHMEN Left To Right, Melody Fowler, Sharon Trammell, Michelle Me- lot, Cheryl O'Dell, Kay Wester- velt, Toni Burch, Della Hysell, Terri King, Brenda Scott, Tammy Scarberry, Lori Ross, Desiree Davidson, Shari Martin, Peggy Robinson. Standing, Coach Sue Yates. Not pictured, Lori Kirk. 8TH GRADE Row 1, Left To Right, Teressa Brady, Suzi Jeffcoat, Mary Wis- dom, Leslie Magdalena, Bev- erly Monday, Sandra Shackel- ford, Cindy Kirk, Shelli Har- mon. Row 2—Cindy Asher (Aide), Lisa Baugh, Marsha Townsend, Phylis Trice, Tracy King, Darla Lane, Cindy Stew- art, Coach Bruce Walck. Not pictured, Tracy Bussey. 7TH GRADE Row 1, Left To Right, Susan Sis- ney, Angie Thompson, Robin Strickland, Pam Vickery, Kim Prewett, Paula Love. Row 2 — Terri Austin, Linda Ryan, Delores Boring, Patti Martin, Susan Ely, Kathy Carderara, Rhonda Fare, LaDonna Darby. Row 3 — Paula Chamblin, Paige Hargis, Beverly Stith, Janet Walker, Donna Craig, Sherri Wittman, Iwanna White- bird, Coach Bruce Walck. Coach Walck discusses game plan for the second half at Harrah. Leslie Magdalena drives past a Harrah defender. ‘WIN OR LOSE, JUNIOR HIGH CAME TO PLAY!’ Above, Cindy Stewart jumps to block a shot. Right, Kaye Westervelt gets fouled while driving for a shot. Lori Kirk attempts to block a pass. JR. HIGH WRESTLING JR. HIGH WRESTLING TEAM 1976. ROW 1, Left To Right, Mitch Ealey, Robert White, Van Straughan, Tim Kinsey, Billy Buckmaster, Billy Copeland, Neil Anderson, Jimmy Hopkins, Larry Trindle, Jon Murray, Bryan Newby. ROW 2— Clayton Hollingshead, John Hamilton, Mike Buckmaster, Terry Blankenship, Allan McCray, Sam Hardin, Matthew Nix, Clifford Kieffer, Tim Montgomery, Billy Amerson. ROW 3--Jimmy Wright, Mark White, James Neal, Daniel White- head, Ronnie Vanderburg, Randall Deatherage, Franky Gruver, Mike Wright. ROW 4--Doug Love, Russell Hulin, Danny Standridge, David Tomlinson, John Murray, Bobby Nowlin, Neil Roberson, Ron Austin. ROW 5—Glen Carter, David Hamilton, Randy Stark, Tony Henderson, Bobby McLaughlin, Frank Schmidlkofer, Coach Mike Robinson. STRAUGHAN AND WHITE CAPTURE HONORS Van Straughan, Right, gets ready to pin opponent as referee gets in close to check things out. Below, Robert White has his man in awkward position. Both Straughan and White were top point men this year, scoring 66 points each. 164 WRESTLING MEANS EXCITEMENT Although it wasn't a banner year for Junior High wrestlers, the junior Savages did win the second-place trophy at the Heritage Hall Tour- nament in Oklahoma City. Mitch Ealey captured all places in another tourney. In the Midwestern Wrestling Conference, Van Straughan had two first places and finished high in the conference. Better things are expected next year of the 7th and 8th graders. Coach Mike Robinson shouts instructions to wrestler as other Savage matmen wait their turn for action. Above, 95-pounder Tim Kinsey puts squeeze on his opposi- tion. Looks like Tim's got the best of him. Below, Neal Anderson shows no mercy as he attempts to roll his opponent over to pin him. Jimmy Hopkins, Above, wastes no time in get- ting his man down. Of course, Jimmy won big. Below, scrappy Billy Copeland, 108-pounder, has a powerful arm lock on hapless opponent during Homecoming wrestling match. JR. HIGH BOYS TRACK t- t r MW- , r LEFT TO RIGHT, Buddy Scarberry, Bryan Newby, Jimmy rRhSHMEN Hopkins, Robin Talley, Denny Hubbe 11, Coach Mike Combs, David Anderson. JR. HIGH TRACK TEAMS SCORE HIGH Track occupied lots of time with Junior High athletes this year, especially in the 7th and 8th grades. The young Savages travel- led to many track meets, among them Ada, Holdenville and the conference meet at Bristow. The trophies and individual medals will long be cherished. Track helped the athletes in other sports—and helped keep them in good shape. Sometimes we didn't get back until 11 p.m.—pretty rough when you've got school at 9 a. m. the next day. 8TH GRADE Kneeling, Left To Right, David McSperritt, Mitch Ealey, Steve Johnson, Jimmy Wright, Denny Brown, Steve Adkins, Todd Tate, Ron Taylor. Standing, Mark Pool, Neal Motley, Jay Sigman, Rick Sehon, Bill Haddox, Grant Gower, David Tom- linson, Jon Murray, Coach Mike Combs. 7TH GRADE Kneeling, Left To Right, Ricky Reaves, Wayne Haddox, Tony Hulin, Rodney Beav- er, Jeff Potter, Jody Black, Mike Case. Standing, Robert Caskey, Buddy Rodgers, Greg Love, Tracy Melot, Mike Pritchard, Ronnie Vanderburg, Coach Mike Combs. •AVASET JR. HIGH GIRLS TRACK FRESHMEN 8TH Kneeling, Left To Right, Melanie Fowler, Sharon Trammell, Karen Marrs, Peggy Robinson, Lori Kirk, Debbie Newmaster, Desiree Davidson. Standing, GRADE Coach Sue Yates, Terri King, Brenda Scott, Toni Burch, Tammy Scarberry, Kay Westervelt, Cheryl O'Dell, Michelle Melot, Sherri Martin. SAVAGETTES PROVE THEY’VE FAST FEET This marked the second year that young Savagette runners and tracksters competed in this sport. More than 60 girls again turned out. They were capably coached by Sue Yates and Bruce Walck. Wher- ever they sent, the winged-footed girls blazed the trackways for their alma mater. They brought back numerous ribbons, medals and trophies to Tecumseh. Tecumseh Track on their uniforms meant action plus! Kneeling, Left To Right, Susie Jeffcoat, Dorris Reed, Connie Burton, Cindy Kirk, Tamra Mankin, Teresa Brady, Tracey Bussey. Standing, Coach Bruce Walck, Arlene Caskey, Mary Wisdom, Cindy Stewart, Cindy Tully, Darla Lane, Marsha Townsend, Leslie Magdalena, Phyllis Trice, Sharon Jackson, Linda Thomas, Jamie Golson. 7TH GRADE Kneeling; Left To Right, LaDonna Darby, Tina Clark, Angie Thompson, Kim Prnitt, Dawna Davis, Terri Austin, Paula Love, Susan Sisney, Linda Ryan, Delores Borina. Standing, Coach Bruce Walck, Janet Walker, Patti Martin, Kathy Car- derara, Kelly McLoud, Susan Ely, Rhoda Fair, Paula Chamblin, Kathy Seals, Beverly Stith, Toni McLeski, Robin Strickland, Pam Vickery, Tammy Stone. JR. HIGH TRACK STARS LEAP, RUN, JUMP TO VICTORIES Photo At Right typifies Savage track spirit of winning. Below, Robin Talley captures conference high jump championship. Below Right, three outstanding 8th Grade stars--Grant Gower, Jay Sigman and Jon Murray. GIRLS FIND SPORT POPULAR Girls again put on fast shoes this year in the second year of track for them. Middle Right, Susie Jeffcoat is cheered on by teammates in 220-yard dash at Holdenville. Above Left, Jay Sigman takes handoff from Buddy Scarberry in relay race. Above Right, David Anderson grimaces as he finishes 440-yard dash at Bristown. Right, Tracey Bussey leaps hur- dles as Savages' girl track team watches in background. 168 ADVERTISI TECUMSEH INSURANCE AGENCY A THS BOOSTER — CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS ’76! I - Bill Perry ’45 Ronnye Perry ’67 ‘COME TO US FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS’ Jeff Perry ’77 PHONE 598-2145 170 304 N. BROADWAY TECUMSEH BEST WISHES STUDENTS! 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BROADWAY TECUMSEH Phone 598-2045 Overhaul Service Gordon Cooper Dr. TECUMSEH WILCOX MOTOR SUPPLY Phone 598-5111 LOUDENE’S BEAUTY SHOP •Automotive Parts and Equipment • Machine Shop Service 120 N. BROADWAY Phone 598-2111 ‘Beauty Begins With Your Hair’ TECUMSEH • 598-3451 403 N. RANGE LINE TECUMSEH BEST WISHES, SENIORS! TECUMSEH GAS SYSTEM, INC. ‘Good Luck, Seniors’ 209 S. BROADWAY TECUMSEH Phone 598-2197 DISCOUNT BEAUTY CENTERS HARE HOUSE 1 402 East 7th 275-4273 HARE HOUSE 2 Tecumseh Square Shopping Center 598-5454 OPEM � a.m. to 7:30 u.m. Mon.-Sat. 1-5 Sun 173 ‘Congratulations To The Class of ’76’ MORGAN’S REXALL PHARMACY TECUMSEH DX SUPER SERVICE • Minor Tune-Ups •General Repair Vitae Bell ’24 Perry Waldrip ’20 Newton Bell '25 PHONE 598-2149 ‘Good Luck, Seniors!’ SHAWNEE 123 E. WASHINGTON PHONE 598-2300 WAYNE’S AUTO SALES TECUMSEH 404 N. BROADWAY TECUMSEH PHONE 598-5121 TECUMSEH Stone's TECUMSEH Discount FOODS 1125 Holly Line - in the Ttwnuh L rt Shtppin) Ctrrtrtrf C G ART CENTER We Buy, Sell, Trade “WHOLESALE TO THE PUBLIC Wayne and Mary Gilmore, Owners •Free Macrame Classes •Custom Ready-Made Frames •Art Lessons Supplies •Original Oil Paintings for sale Norma Thompson, Owner ROUTE 1 TECUMSEH PHONE 275-5170 108 N. BROADWAY TECUMSEH PHONE 598-5858 HULIN’S APCO ‘We Appreciate Your Business’ Kenneth ’47 Mike ’74 ALENE’S FLOWERS GIFTS 598-5070 • Bridal Bouquets •Cut Flowers •Potted Plants • Funeral Wreaths Kim ’76 Don Gay '49 “IN THE TECUMSEH SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER” HIGHWAYS 9 18 TECUMSEH PHONE 598-2369 Congratulations, Seniors ’76” 174 THS HEADQUARTERS FOR SPORTSWEAR Charge Account BankAmericard Master Charge Lay-away CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS ‘For the Finest in Photography’ Official Yearbook Photographer For Tecumseh Schools 1976-1977 TOM FLORA PHOTOGRAPHY KATHY’S 101 S. Broadway Phone 598-3432 Tecumseh W. Independence Pottenger Phone 273-8631 Shawnee PROUDLY WE SALUTE STUDENTS OF TECUMSEH SENIOR AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS • School Tech Reps: Barry Busch And Terry Hart Plant Coordinator: Dorothy Bermejo JOSTEN’S AMERICAN YEARBOOK COMPANY TOPEKA, KANSAS 66601 ‘Publishers Of The THS SAVAGE 1971-1976’ 175 JAY’S STEAKHOUSE DRIVE-IN ‘Where Savage Fans Meet’ “PHONE IN YOUR ORDER AHEAD Drive-In, 598-3300 Steakhouse, 598-3000 North Broadway Tecumseh CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THS STUDENTS AND THE CLASS OF ’76 • ‘You Are Tecumseh’s Future Leaders’ • TECUMSEH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Tecumseh Merchants Constantly Offer the Best Merchandise at Bargain Prices. Shop Tecumseh — a Friendly City With Friendly Merchants Ready to Serve You at All Times. TECUMSEH SUNSET ESTATES NURSING HOME 201 W. Walnut Phone 598-2167 •Rated A-l by Oklahoma Nursing Home Asso. •Central Air Conditioning and Heating •Registered Nurse Care •Licensed Practical Nurse Care •Special Diets •Ambulatory and Bed Patients •Fire Proof Building •Early American Furniture 24-HOUR NURSING SERVICE Don Walker’s RANCHO E-Z SERV RANCHO INN MOTEL FREE COLOR TV KITCHENETTES 1018 N. Broadway Tecumseh PHONE 598-3144 176 POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY OFFICIALS COMMEND TECUMSEH’S STUDENTS Ralph Spencer County Superintendent Ruby Poe Margaret Newell County Treasurer Frances Feme Kinkade County Assessor Bill Phillips Sheriff Stephen Lewis District Attorney in 1 Zollie O. Edgin 2nd District Commissioner Glenn Dale Carter Assoc. District Judge Georgia Belle Austin County Clerk CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS! THE FARMERS MERCHANTS BANK DWIGHT WISE SERVICE STATION BEST WISHES TO THS! FSIJC 301 N. Broadway Phone 598-2121 Tecumseh 407 N. Broadway Phone 598-2081 Tecumseh ‘THANKS, THS Fans!’ COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. 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Main Shawnee Phone 273-3400 178 PROUDLY WE SALUTE THE 1976 BICENTENNIAL SENIOR CLASS — 100 MEMBERS STRONG TECUMSEH HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TECUMSEH BOARD OF EDUCATION ‘SINCE 1903 Oklahoma’s Oldest Alumni Organization Pictured, Left To Right, Jim Pritchard, Darrell Coker, William “Bill” Straughan (President), Lon- nie Hurst (Clerk) and Jesse McCullar. 2, 580 Members ‘We’re Dedicated to Quality Education’ ‘CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF ’76!’ ALL OF US AT BOYD’S ARE 100% THS SAVAGE BOOSTERS BOYD INSURANCE REAL ESTATE 113 N. BROADWAY PHONE 598-3766 TECUMSEH 179 LAKEWOOD PLUMBING HEATING COMPANY Carrier WAGON WHEEL RESTAURANT “At the Stoplight” Open 6 A.M. Close 8:30 P.M. Tuesday Thru Sunday 598-5083 BROADWAY CLEANERS ‘We’re a THS Booster!’ ‘Good Luck Seniors! 1015 N. Broadway Phone 598-2861 Tecumseh HOURS — Tuesday thru Saturday 7:30 to 5:30 216 S. Broadway Tecumseh Phone 598-2221 Jimmy Goostree, Owner SHULTS SPORTSWEAR WHERE THS SHOPS ‘YEA SAVAGES’ 9 — 6 MONDAY THRU SATURDAY Lynn Shults Cindy Hughes Phone 598-5818 TECUMSEH SQUARE JERRY’S GENERAL STORE TRY US YOU’LL LIKE US! We buy Sell Furniture WE HAVE ALMOST EVERYTHING YOU NEED 120 S. Broadway Tecumseh Phone 598-3911 n 1 more than you expect a bank to be ... sbcfce bcnh6 brush company of shawneo 912 CAST INDEPENDENCE Member F.O.I.C. “Congratulations, Tecumseh Students!’ EUREKA VACUUMS AND AMICA SEWING MACHINES Sales Service DISCOUNT VACUUM SEWING CENTER Tecumseh Square 598-3132 Garry Sylvia Broyles Home-Owned and Operated 180 UNIQUE USED CARS ‘Nicest Pre-Owned Cars in Town’ Greetings THS! Member FDIC AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY H.O. LLOYD LUMBER CO. ‘Best Wishes Seniors’ Lumber at Lloyd’s FRANK D. CARTER — OWNER 309 E. Walnut Tecumseh Phone 598-3619 BRANSON- MCKIDDY REAL ESTATE ‘Congratulations Seniors’ HOMES RANCHES FARMS ACREAGES Phone 598-2126 Tecumseh The “Home” Folks The Best to THS! J 1 k —the Federal National Bank i TRUST CO. SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA Free Parking Behind tha Servlcenter — Phone 279-1000 ‘Good Neighbors with Solutions’ PAINT BUILDING MATERIALS 100 West Park Tecumseh Phone 598-2153 THS IS BEST! TECUMSEH ‘Home Owned Operated’ 102 N. Broadway Tecumseh Phone 598-3610 Go, Savages Go! 181 BERRY HUGHES DICKSON REAL ESTATE INSURANCE ‘CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF ’76 — WE RE VERY PROUD OF YOU!’ Berry Hughes Dickson and Eudora Estelle Dickson, both Tecumseh High School graduates, stand in front of their insurance and real estate office in Tecumseh. Berry Hughes Dickson Sr., as he looked in an advertisement in the 1916 “Black and Gold” Tecumseh High School yearbook. yo u r independent ] Insurance agent SERVES YOU FIRST tesj1 114 S. Broadway INSURANCE REAL ESTATE BONDS Phone 598-3130 □ REALTOR Tecumseh “INSURANCE FOR TECUMSEH SCHOOLS, HOMES, FARMS, BUSINESSES AND CHURCHES SINCE 1906” 182 LOVELESS HEATING AIR-CONDITIONING RALPH’S PACKING CO. 'GOOD LUCK, SENIORS!’ LENNOX, 502 N. Broadway Tecumseh Phone 598-3901 'Finest Quality Meats in Oklahoma’ PERKINS, OK PHONE 547-2464 THE AMERICAN LEGION AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY PROUDLY SUPPORT TECUMSEH CIVIC ACTIVITIES Youth Football and Baseball Programs Ministerial Alliance Christmas Food Baskets Veterans Hospital Entertainment Program American Legion Oratorical Contest American Legion Children’s Home Boys and Girls State B PW Youth Conference Veterans’ Day Breakfast Auxiliary Essay Contest THS Band Booster HILL-HUETT POST 260 TECUMSEH 183 AUTOGRAPHS Acknowledgements • Many people and agencies helped the 1976 Bicentennial Savage Yearbook become a reality. It is the largest yearbook in Te- cumseh High School's long history. Each of its 200 pages sig- nifies one year of our nation's freedom. To everyone who helped us, the yearbook staff extends a hearty and sincere Thank You! Below are a few who greatly assisted us: Tom Hunter and Marquise Studios, Enid; Mr. Jim Mihura, THS principal; Tecumseh Board of Education, Mr. Bill Straughan, president; Superintendent of Schools Mr. Alva Melot; Barry Busch, Terry Hart, and Dorothy Bermejo of American Yearbook Co. , who guided us through troubled waters; the THS faculty and coaches; Tom Flora Photography, who photographed our lovely royalty queens; Tecumseh Post Office employees; the Smithsonian Institute and Library of Congress for historical drawings on Chief Tecumseh's life; and, last but certainly not least—the wonderful Tecumseh and Shawnee merchants with- out whose advertisements this yearbook would not be possible. —Frank Talley, Yearbook Adviser 184