Tecumseh High School - Savage Yearbook (Tecumseh, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1986 volume:

• ?ntfneA4ive TABLE OF IMPRESSIONS Opening 2 Tami Parris Connie Marsh Ads Jeannette Powell ...126 Fall Connie Marsh Tami Parris Closing . 144 Organizations 16 Ernie Morgan 1986 Winter Volume 70 Tami Parris Connie Marsh Editor: Toni Hollingsworth Assistant Editor: Linda C. Kitchell Sports Editors: Ruth Kingham, Carol Swift Spring Connie Marsh Tami Parris 44 Sponsor: Jackie Sikes Senior 82 Toni Hollingsworth Linda C. Kitchell Junior 96 Misti Smith Angie Hall Sophomores Ric Moran Sammy Nye 104 Freshman Tammie Seaton Sandy Stoneburgh 113 Faculty 120 Melinda Withrow 1 Cheerleaders spell It out! Spirit Club attends away games I lost a Quarter!! World Famous Pianist. Show Choir rehearses for performance 2 Opening MEMORIES Look back at us now Wc see memorie All else is but lost The friends that we made Have all gone away And now here we are As memories fade The friends have moved on New adventures gained Lost in the motions Of life and its pain We are looking back Yet moving ahead Looking at the lives We’ve already led This is a token That life as we lived Is still recorded Through all that we did This book is memory Of what has been done And Will keep us together Until we are one Writen by — Kim Barnett Please don't feed the Frehsmen Lake Patrol Serves Time “The Lake Patrol” helped the seniors to raise the most money for the statue of Liberty fund. They wanted their complete extra hour for lunch, so they took it at the lake playing frisbee. When they stroll- ed into class fifteen minutes late, Mr. Blue said they could have thirty minutes more (detention). Members of the “Lake Patrol” are: Kelli Essary, Julie Koutahi, Gail Sams, Ruth Kingham, Diane Cunn- ingham, Wayne Folks, Dawn Poe, Huey Brown, Sean Bell and John Bernal. Breakfast Club We’re one big happy family 4 Opening Just hangin' around. (Spanish Gub) Cruisin’ th« drive PaM wt tfyte44 ut4 As I walk in the halls, they are almost empty. People occupying the rooms are silent as the teachers take roll. Glancing out the window, I see the beautiful fall colors; red, orange, brown, auburn, and rust. Colorful leaves are blowing across the dying grass. The wind is gently blowing the dying leaves from the trees. The trees are rapidly becoming bare. Trees, flowers, grass; almost everything is dying. Soon snow will cover the ground. The colors will all be gone and everything will be white. Turning away from the window, and wishing fall would last longer: it begins to snow. Written by — Katy Wohnoutka 6 Fall The Band jazzes up the pep assembly! The BLUES BROTHERS: David Flowers, Raymond Montgomery, Mickey Ware, Ricky Crisp, Tony Fullbright. The spirit shows through as you walk down the halls of THS! Fall 7 T.H.S. Spooks Up Fun Our organizations had a spree during the Halloween season. Beta Club sponsored a dress-up day and had a con- test for the best costume. Tyra Cobb won first place as Cleopatra. Chris Gregg, as Oliver Hardy, and Kaen Dennis as Little Bo Peep, tied for second. Homecoming week was also around this season. Spirit Club sponsored a dress up week. Monday, Hippie day; Tuesday, 60’s day; Wednesday, Independence day; Thurs- day, Sunday Best; and Friday, savage day. Sam Nye and Julie Shankle were the winners of Independense day, Ramona Greeting was the Hippie day winner. These are pictured in costume on Pg. 9. Meow, Carol Peace, Mrs. Elder. Spirit of '86 Karen and Sam. alias Dracula and Little Bo Peep At Spanish Club’s Halloween party, Denea White, dressed as Frankenstein, scared Little Bo Peep, Karen Dennis, to death. Denea’s was the scariest costume, Karen’s the most original. Most likely to attract was Diane Cun- ningham with her per- sonalized Madonna costume. It must have worked because she at- tracted Punk Dracula, Wayne Folks. Each of these were awarded a prize for their costumes. Julie Shankle and Sam Nye, winners of Independence day, are pictured on the left. Ramona Greeting is pic- tured below, she was the Hippie day winner. Average day at THS Fall 9 H.S. Scores PURCELL 6-14 lost KONAWA 33- 0 won SULPHUR 0-20 lost WEWOKA 27— 20 won HARRAH 6-25 lost McLOUD 28- 0 won PRAGUE 0-23 lost SEMINOLE 13- 16 lost H’VILLE 14- 0 won ADA 13-15 lost ALL DISTRICT TEAM Eddie Aguirre, Keith Chlouber, Ronnie Little Axe, Trey Williams. Tony Fulbright. Butch Schovanec, and Scott Belanger Freshmen Scores Newcastle 0-43 lost Wewoka 6- 0 won FT ville 6-20 lost McLoud 8-12 lost Prague 8-24 lost Seminole 0-18 lost Shawnee 8-38 lost Bethel forfeited Bottom row, I. to r.: Keith Chlouber. Paul Deiffer. Bill Sigrnan. Steve Thoendel. Patrick Straughan. Robert Fellows. Larry Hull. Ronnie Little Axe. Ted Shankle. Ernie Quintana. Richard Oliver. Dave Haase Middle: David Gadberry. Butch Schovance, Trey Williams. Jason Melot, Kenneth Jacobs. Scott Belanger. Larry Gregory. Josh to da. Julio Sanchez. Clark Kinkade, Raymond Montgomery. Vaughn Hall. Top: Clint Paxson. Jay Malone. Eddk Aguirre, Jay Smith. Juan Sanchez. Ricky Crisp. Guy Jackson, David Rowers. Mickey Ware. Billy Rogers. Tony Fullbright. Tony Collins. Coaches: Jerry Cheek. Joe Johnson. Emmett Canfied, J. R Murray Back row: Jack Thompson. Melvin Harris. Terry Creek. Scott Lawdlin, Steve Love. Shane Bridges Front row Mike McClure. Larry Stafford. Jeff Tucker. John Johnson. Andrew Ellis. Kirk Kieffer. Not pictured: Chad Trahan. Kody Praytor. Steve Taylor. David Gaines. Len Hogan. Robert Grogan. Tony Runyon. MGR’s Larry Staf ford and Jeremy Raney. Coaches: Steve Lloyd, J. R. Murray, Joe Johnson, and Emmitt Canfield. 10 Football Savages on a Tiger Hunt! M. J and Ronnie to the rescue, maybe SENIORS Sports arc not just the competition between two teams, or opponents. The people are what make the sport. Although others may not realize it the athlete gives up a lot to play and they get more than just the thrill of winning and knowing they are 1 in return. The person who has the guts, the stamina, and the inner strength to endure after school practice and long hours in the gym or on the field get a lot back — friendships with teammates, thoughts of the game they won at the last second, and memories to cheerish long after the pic- tures are faded and the trophies are tarnished. Senior team members pictured above left are: Juan Sanchez, Eddie Aguirre. Billy Rogers. Jay Malone. Josh Inda, and Patrick Straughan Bottom row: Trey Williams. Steve Thoendel, Keith Chlouber. Ronnie Little Axe. and Mickey Ware The seniors all felt they could have had a better season but are glad they played. They also said that they hoped next year's team had a great season and wish them good luck”. Football 11 SAVAGES SHOW OFF The Savages had a rough 4-6 season this year and THS students were proud of the team and the effort they put out. They worked hard and had some fun, too. Here’s the 1985-86 Tecumseh Savages in action. The Freshmen had a 2-6 season and we wish them luck as the future Savages. Fancy footwork Ronnie in the Sulphur Doghouse Thanks for helping me up guys 12 Football Kenneth, gotta cramp in your hand? Butch and Steve ready to lend a hand Football 13 The 1985 Homecoming Queen was Senior candidate, Jacque Barton. She was escorted by Seniors Pat Straughn and Mickey Ware. Pat has played foot- ball for six years and Mickey has played for seven years. She was crowned by Senior Trey Williams, number 40, who has played for eight years. Junior candidate Angie Hall. Escorts: Ronnie Sophomore candidate Amy Straughn. Escorts: Little Axe, Eddie Aguirre. Keith Chlouber and Steve Thoendel Freshman candidate Heather Inda. Escorts: Josh da and Juan Sanchez. 14 Homecoming The Savage 1985 Homecoming week was an exciting fun-filled time at THS. A week of spirited activities was kicked off Monday, which was designated Hippie Day in conjuction with the BACK TO THE FUTURE theme from the popular summer movie. The five dollar prize for best hippie was given to Ramona Greeling. Tuesday was Independence Day when Sam Nye and Julie Shankle won. Sherri Varner, Greg Wilson, Carol Swift, Sam Nye, and Julie Shankle were real groovey for 60’s Day Day with Eric Casey ners. Savage Pride everyone wor were Thursday was Dress Up Carrie Davis the win- Day was Friday and Black and Gold. Guy Jackson always gets his man! Seniors have the winning float Carol Swift, Sam Nye, and Julie Shankle were real groovy for 60’s day. Thursday was dress up day with Eric Casey, Carrie Davis as the winners. Savage Pride Day was Friday and everyone wore Black and Gold. Friday the Homecoming pep assembly took us BACK TO THE FUTURE with Gena Rutherford, Marlene Wise, and Angie House giving their rendition of “Leader of the Pack” a song from the 50’s. Trey Williams, Wade McKnight, Keith Chlouber, and Ronnie Little Axe perform- ed “I Wanna Hold your Hand” without losing their cool — just their shirts. Roni Thompson, Richard Oliver, Carol Swift, Julie Shankle, Anita Brown, Josh Inda and Juan San- chez were “Staying Alive. The cheerleadres danced to Back in Time, the theme from the movie BACK TO THE FUTURE. The next Homecoming activity was the parade. The Savage Pride Band lead it off. The freshmen and High School cheerleders were also there. The 1984 Homeocm- ing Queen, Kara Myers, and the '85 candidates made their appearance. And of course, the class floats. The Senior float was a rainbow leading to the future. The Juniors chug- ged through on the Savage Express. The Sophomores demonstrated change by an abacus leading to a computer. The Freshmen built a representation of time travel through a juke box and a ghetto blaster. The Seniors won the float competition, concluding the 1985 Homecoming Parade. Later, the Tecumseh Savages would go on to win the Homecoming game against the Mcloud Redskins 28-0. The first points came after a punt blocked by Junior, Richard Oliver that helped Ronnie Little Axe score from four yards out. Pat Straughan passed to Oliver for another touchdown. The final points of the game came when Sophomore Kenneth Jacobs scored from five yards out. Homecoming 15 Different Strokes for THS Folks THS has many different organizations and activities for every type of student to participate. We have Beta and Mu Alpha Theta for students with higher grades; FFA for agricultural enthusiasts; computer club for the high-tech minded; and a thriving band. Choir and Show Choir for the musicians among us; On Stage for the Dramatical; Spirit Club for those who enjoy watching sports; Newspaper and Yearbook for the journalists; Student Council for the future civic leaders; Spanish Club for those who have an interest in learning about another culture; FHA, FT A for the students who are thinking about homemaking and teaching; and FCA and Youth Alive for students who want to strengthen their Christian influence. No student need be left out of things at THS, for we have a variety of organizations for peo- ple to join. Beta sponors blood mobile 16 Organizations Music Dept opens fall with concert IS � Spanish holds meetings on “Maries' Matmaids Left to right: Tami Parris. Julie Shankle. Tracey Watkins. Elizabeth Moore. Tawana Watson, Sabrina Rider. Christy Kreft Middle: Lisa Lowe. Not pictured: Etta Eggleston Freshman Cheerleaders Top: Holly Stroud. Kelli Wilson. Lori Forrester Bottom: Kristy Bernard. Heather Inda. La Rie Williams Bat Girls Pictured: Kristen Harwell. Beth Morrison. La Rie Williams, and Sheila Harwell Not pictured: Carol Swift. Amity Boland. Stephanie Perkins. Shana Jones. Cathy Chipman. Cathy Click. Sharia Van Meter Organizations 17 Front row I. to r.: C. Walker, B Morrison, C. Chipman. S. Gondos. S. Van Meter, S. Gondos, M Riebe. J. Smith. V. Crouch, M Morgan, K. Barnett 2nd row: L. Tate, T. Mikish, T Pruett. A. Conley, J. Myers, S. Geyer, K Hull. T. Crisp. P Click, J. Powell, E. Morgan, R. Grubbs, T. Watson, S. Rider, S. Varner, J. Barton. 3rd row: M Wolfinbarger. C. Davis, R Kingham, A Cannon, M Smith, K. Bernard, T. Parris. C. Leonard, B Reed, M Neuhaus, T Watkins. C Brown. D Stanslll, A Sparks, D Archer. A Hall 4th row: C. Brown. E. Casey, L. Lowe. S. Mason. J. J. Shulte, A Brown, V. Stephen. A. Tipton, S. Hoffman. M Wise, E Schimmel. A House. J Sparks. G Rutherford, S. Thoendel. L. Forrester, C. Littleton, J. Melot, L. Magdalena. R Greeling, J. Tomlinson, T. Williams. A Straughn Top row: R Owen, K. Chlouber, B Underwood, R. Thompson, R. Fellows. L. Williams, C. Paxon, S O’Bright. G. Jackson, T Thompson, K. Wilson. H. Storud, H. Inda, A Myers, S Perkins, L. Gonzales Flag Corps Top row: S. French, N House, D Howell Bottom row: C. Stroud, L. Hurst, and C Walker Cheerleaders K. Barnett, A. Hall. T. White, A Straughn. J Barton, D Archer. S. Varner, and J Tomlinson 18 Organizations Student Council Top row left to right: Linda Kitchell, Sam Fellows. Anita Brown. Eric Casey. Jon Myers. Gail Sams. Jimmy Smith Second row: Mrs Arrington. Carol Swift. Lon Hicks. Connie Marsh. Barbie Reed. Carrie Davis. Sharia VanMeter. Sheila Gondos. Anna Henderson. Beth Morrison. Julie Shankle. Mrs Beaudette Third row: Robert Chisholm. Laine Magdalena. Greg Wilson. Veronica Stephen. Sherri Mason. Shelly Richardson. Carrie Ledford! J J Schulte. Cathy Chipman. Ernie Quintana Bottom row: Bnan Webb. Shane Allen. Kelli Wilson. Traci Thompson. Shelly Trammell, Amy Myers. Ramona Grelling. Crystal Littleton. LaRie Williams. Mike McClure, and Chad Bowlan Beta Club Top row left to right: Anita Brown. Karen Dennis. Julie Shankle. Toni Hollingsworth. Amne Burns. Sam Fellows. Chris Gregg 2nd row: Gordon Jackson. Chris Horsley. Melinda Withrow. Gena Rutherford. Marlene Wise. Jonathan Kolarik. Robert Chisholm. Mrs Outland. Mrs Casey. Kim Barnett 3rd row: Ruth Kingham, Sheila Gondos. Dawn Poe. Gail Sams. Sabrina Rider, Anna Henderson, Julia Koutahi, Diane Cunningham. Tommie Thompson. Michelle Morgan Bottom row: Jac- que Barton, Sherri Varner. Mike Wolfinbarger. Carrie Davis, Jimmy Smith. Carrie Walker. Carol Swift. Organizations 19 Newspaper Top row: Jennifer Grubbs, Sean Bell. Julie Shankle, Gail Sams, Anna Henderson, Mrs. Shoemaker, Patricia Houser. Not pictured: Shelly Richardson. Sherry Mason, Tim Hohrman, Darren Vassar, Todd Jackson, Karen Dennis, Brandy Cannon. Yearbook Top row: Ric Moran. Angie Hall, Misti Smith. Connie Marsh 2nd row: Janette Powell, Heather Martinez, Tami Parris, Ruthie Kingham, Ernie Morgan, Robert VanZant, Mr Sikes 1st row: Candy Lennard, Toni Holl- ingsworth, Carol Swift. Paul Cur- son, Jeff Tucker, Melinda Withrow, Sam Nye, Sean Mit chell Not pictured: Heather French. Linda Kitcheli, Sandy Stoneburgh, Tammie Seaton. Spanish Top row: Karen Dennis, Chris Moore. Julie Shankle 2nd row: Andrea Ives, Elizabeth Moore, Christy Kreft, Denea White. Mrs Wolf, Meredeth Neuhaus, Toni Hollingsworth. Gordon Jackson. Jason Couey. 1st row: Teresa Crisp, Dawn Poe. Gail Sams. Kim Barnett. Diane Cunningham, Michelle Morgan. Brian Webb, Robert Chisolm. 20 Organizations Holly Amerson, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Amer- son, was selected as the Tecumseh FFA Chapter Sweetheart for the 1985-86 school year. Miss Amerson com- peted with two hundred other chapter sweethearts in the state wide sweetheart contest at the 1985 Oklahoma State Fair. She was judged on poise, ap- pearance, personality, and a two hundred-fifty word essay nominating her for the honor. Future Farmers of America Officers Donald Holland. Holly Amerson. Spence Kidney. Greg Wilson. Shannon Brand, Clay Harwell. JeiTy Smith. Gene Mason bree. A McClesky Front row: Mr Sterling. S Brand. C Harwell. J Smith. D Holland. S Kidney. G. Mason. G. Top row: D Moore. C. An nanders, P Kieffer, D An nanders, J. R. Kidney. S. Roberts. B Rutledge, S. Harwell. B Swift. C. Gregg 4th row: J. McCollough, J. McCollough. J. Morrison. R Greeting. K Led- ford. L. Williams. M Nunley. S. Pennington. 3rd row: C Bowlan, S. Holland. J Barnette. R Reeves. L. Hicks. B Ray. K. Wilson. C. Kinkade. P Bowie. Y Monk. K Harwell 2nd row: P Cantrell. D. Sanders. M Moore. S. Allen. R. Chambers. C. Williams, R. Harris. M Hum Wilson. H Amerson. Organizations 21 F.T.A. •Top row: Becky Jolly, Tere Ralls, Shannon Bland Front row: Tommie Thompson, Julie Shankle, Toni Hollingsworth Youth Alive Top row: Roger Owen. Eric Schimmel. Darren Vassar 2nd row: Brent Dustman. Chris Moore, Co-Treasurer. Ramona Greeting Standing: Steve Romberg. Bottom row: Debbie Hamilton. Co- Treasurer; Meredith Neuhaus, Secretary; Connie Marsh, Vice President; Shannon Bland, Jay Smith. Ruth Littleton. Monica Lam Not pictured: Sharia Van Meter, Sheila Gondos and Shane Van Meter. President F.C.A. Top row: Scott Belanger, Raymond Montgomery, Janae Tomlison, Keith Chlouber, Amy Straughan. 4th row: Steve Thoendel, Roger Owen. David Gadberry, Clark Kinkade. Robert Fellows 3rd row: Jason Melot. Meredith Neuhaus, Ernie Quin tana. Tony Collins. Vaughn Hall, Steve Cunningham, M Jay Smith. Clint Paxon. David Haase. Coach Murray 2nd row: Billy Sigman, Mike Wolfinbarger, Butch Schovanec. Susan Geyer, Teresa Crisp, Paula Click, Guy Jackson. Larry Hull, Jason Mur- ray. David Holland. Coach Johnson. 1st row: Lance Tate, Jon Myers, Carrie Walker, Carol Swift, Alonzo Cannon, Sherri Varner, Mickey Ware, Barbie Reed, and Tony Fulbright 22 Organizations F.H.A. 2nd row: Cindy Lisle, Toni Hollingsworth, Angie Cooper let row: Debby Hamilton, Julie Shankle, Kim Barnett Computer Club 2nd row: Mrs Warwick, Jay Smith, Chris Horsley. Kyle Sloan. Sean Bell. Mike Wolfinbarger, Mr Hun saker let row: Melinda Withrow. Debby Hamilton. Kim Navarro. Chad Prucha Not pictured: Greg Trotter Mu Alpha Theta Top row: Robert Chisolm. Craig Theondel. Eric Schim- mell 2nd row: Meredeth Neuhaus. Connie Marsh. Toni Hollingsworth. Steve Romberg 3rd row: Dawn Poe. Chris Moore, Karen Dennis, Anna Henderson, Julie Shankle. Gail Sams. Kim Barnett. Ms Weir. Wayne Folks. Organizations 23 Front row l.-r.: Donna Howell, Sheila French. Chrystal Stroud. Lachelle Hurst. Carrie Walker. Neisha House 2nd row: Amy Keel. Nicole Thoendal, Tanya Hurst, Brian Sanders. Chad Battles. Brock Cowan 3rd row: Cindy Brewer, Kim Hyden. John Akins, David Larson. Margaret McGowan. James Daugherty. Roger Gregory. (Director). Glenn Blankenship. Jason Storts. Deanna Huey. Sam Fellows. Myklee Perkins. Paul Upton Top row: Keith Daniel, Chris Gregg. Huey Brown. Steven Floyd. Jeff Brown Top row: Tommie Thompson. Becky Jolly, Teri Ralls. Shannon Bland. Anita Brown Bottom row: Karen Dennis. Julie Shankle. Kim Barnet, Dawn Poe, Wayne Folks Not pictured: Amzie Burns. Sam Fellows. 24 Organizations Singing Savages — New York Bound!!! Row I: Kristi B . Chase R.. Lachele H , Amzie B . Desiree A., Jimmy S.. Linda K.. Seniors, Row 1: Greg T . Amzie B., Sam F , Linda K., Keith D . Lachele Keith D.. Valerie C, Sharia V., Adam C, Sheila G Row 2: Carlene B.. Shane A.. H. Row 2: Shane D., Carol G., Jonathan K. Angel S.. Carol G , Jonathan K . Greg T , Christie B . Sam F., Shannon O. On their way to stardom, this year’s choir is rapidly becoming state renowned. They are finally beginning to be recognized for their talents. While spending the year doing fund raisers they are working hard trying to prepare for their trip to New York and the Statue of Liberty this summer. Under the'direction of Carolyn Daughtery it becomes a little easier to make these dreams come true. Row 1: Cindy B . Tera H . Carlene B . Lori B . Tere R . Sharia V.. Lachcle H . Jason C. Brian W . James D.. Carol G.. Christie B., Carla C.. Tawana H., Valerie C, An- drea I., Sandra M Row 2: Mindy R., Toni H., Amzie B.. Sue P., Kelli P., Kristi B , Keith D . Chase R . Adam C., Melissa A . Linda K„ Shelia G , Heather F.. Renee K Row 3: Kelli I., Stacey G.t Laurie K.t Genia W., Shannon O., Jimmy S , Gary D., GregT., Pam H., Lori G . Heather M Row 4: Sam F., Shane A , Jonathan K , Shane D Seniors. Row I: Lachele H.. Amzie B., Minda R., Laurie K. Row 2: Linda K„ Toni H.. Genia W., Carol G Row 3: Sam F.. Keith D.. Jonathan K.. Shane D., Greg T. Organizations 25 'TOinter Old man winter’s arrival brought cold noses, cheer- ful faces, warm jackets, basketball, wrestling and Christmas break!!! (Yeah!). Despite the cold the students managed to keep up their school and Holi- day spirits. As the snow falls and winter progresses T.H.S. prepares for spring. Winter has had his reign, it’s time to spring on. 8-man gang, winners of Flag Football Behind the scenes at Homecoming 26 Winter Morning coffee. How exciting! Winter 27 US THEM McLOUD 57- 43 BYNG 60-58 MEEKER 73-57 CHANDLER 45- 54 NOBLE 64- 51 SHAWNEE 65- 68 ADA 46- 60 SEMINOLE 56-50 NOBLE 58- 62 SEMINOLE 76-55 BETHEL 71-60 BYNG 50-60 DALE 52- 49 WANETTE 85-42 DALE 81-67 ASHER 83-63 BETHEL 53- 62 McLOUD 56-49 ADA 56-58 SHAWNEE 36-47 DALE 61-58 NOBLE 5449 BETHEL 55-53 TUTTLE 64-79 ADA 78-71 BETHEL 58-57 SULPHUR 58-41 TUTTLE 63-65 Varsity Boys, Standing: Coach Lewis. Bryan Underwood. Randy Gilbert. Alonzo Cannon. Troy Thompsor Jay Sparks. Eric Schimmel, and Coach Walck Kneeling: Larry Hull, Roger Owen, Mark Motley. See Belanger, Trey Williams. Jason Melot, Steve Anthony, and Teddy Souders. Varsity Girls. Standing: Coach Worley, Lisa May. Kerri Ledford, Lori Hicks, Veronica Stephens, Shel Richardson. Anita Brown. Donna Paxson. Shelly Taylor. Holly Bourland. Angie Womack, J J. Schulte, an: Coach Walck Kneeling: Tonya Pruett. Barbie Reed. Alicia Conley, Kim Hull. Serena Hill, Sherry Maso Stacey Hill and Shawna Beard 28 Basketball Boys' Jr. Varsity. Standing: Coach Lewis, Roger Owen, Teddy Souders, Steve Romberg, Troy Thompson, Ted Shankle. Steve Anthony Kneeling: Jason Melot. Mark Motley. Scott Belanger, Jeff Fry, and Bill Sigman Girls' Jr Varsity. Standing: Coach Worley. J. J Schulte, Blanca Santos. Angle Womack, Veronica Stephens. Donna Paxson. Shannon Wood, Kerri Ledford, Lisa May Kneeling: Cathy Chipman, Barbie Reed, Kim Hull, Shawna Beard. Alicia Conley, Sherry Mason Freshman girls’ basketball picture was unavailable. The members are Traci Thompson, Dana Hunter, Kelli Wilson, Laine Magadlena, Stacie O’Bright, Amy Myers, Monica Lam, Tammi Crisp, Shannon Johnson, Shelly Matthews, Jac- quita Montgomery, and the managers Heather Inda, Crystal Littleton, Kim Cowherd, and La Rie Williams. Globe Trotters Beware! Here comes Teddy. Basketball 29 Tccumsch Savages had a great season this year. They became district champs by defeating Bethel 57-56. The Savages proceed- ed to Regionals where Tuttle beat them, but they won over Ada 78-71 and Bethel 58-57. The Savages came home with the Consolation Championship and advanced to Area competi- tion. Tecumseh’s season was ended with a 63- 65 game against Tuttle. They finished with an 18-10 record. The Lady Savages had a good season this year, too. Bethel edged by them, by one point, in the District Tournament. Their record for the season was 12-11. Freshmen boys had a record of 14-3 and Freshmen girls, 15-3. Randy shoots lor two Jay and Alonzo keep the Savages scoring Holly Is a help to the Savages Eric fights the Pirates Freshmen control the court 30 Basketball Erk has the ball. Serena plays hard. Brian does his best Jay struggles Basketball 31 Eric raise your hand if you're sure Alonzo in control. Serena shoots Freshman tip-off HomEComiNG ’85 winter wonderland Basketball Homecoming was a “wonder this year. Homecoming week activities included one day where we dressed Bahamas styles in our summer clothes, (in conjuction with the theme.) The hieght of Homecoming was the crowning of Sophomore Shawna Beard by Senior Jay Sparks. Concluding the festivities was a cold game where T- Town snowed Dale 52-49. (� 11 Sophomore Shawna Beard The 1986 Basketball Homecoming Queen and her escort Senior Trey Williams Shawna and Jay Don’t worry Randy. They’re not laughing at you. 34 Basketball Homecoming The Queen and her Court L. to r.: Heather Inda, Shawna Beard, Alicia Conley, and Kim Barnett Representing the Senior class was Kim Barnett She was escorted by Bryan Underwood. The Junior class candidate was Alicia Conley, Her escort was Randy Gilbert Heather Inda was the Freshman candidate Teddy Souders escorted her Basketball Homecoming 33 Freshman Boys. Back row: Todd Ninness. Brian Capps. David Gaines. Kody Praytor. Terry Ball. Chad Trahan, and Steve Holland Front row: Chris Hawkins. Terry Thompson. Steve Taylor. Micheal Gherring, Steve Underwood, and Brian Barton Coach Canfield on the right and Coach Lewis on the left Freshman girls’ picture unavailable Seniors are important assets to any team because of their experience and THS is proud of its Senior basketball team members Senior boys are pictured above. Standing are: Mike Glenn. Jay Sparks. Brian Underwood, and Teddy Souders Kneeling are: Randy Gilbert and Trey Williams Senior girls are Anita Brown and Lori Hicks 34 Basketball Standing: Todd Jackson. Roger Allen. Jackie Styles. Shannon Brand. Paul Cowherd, Keith Chlouber, Raymon Greeting. Steve Thoendel. Richard Oliver. Ray mond Montgomery. Butch Schovenac. Ricky Crisp. Mickey Ware. Coach Lloyd Kneeling: Robert Fellows. Paul Kieffer, Jak Kelly, Bobby Edwards, Vince Kalka. Jerry Motley. Eugene Guertiz. Jason Folks Sitting: Ernie Quintana. Scooter Webb. John Mars, Craig Thoendel. and Carl Daughtery. Keith hard at work Savages always give their all Wrestling 35 The wrestling team had a dual record of 5-7-1 this year and one outstanding team member. Steve Thoendel was a State Qualifier at 141 lbs. Steve had a dual record of 20-9 and scored 110 team points. MEDAL WINNERS 101 So Roger Allen 6th Pauls Valley 115 Jr Shannon Brand 4th Pauls Valley 123 Jr Paul Cowherd 3rd Pauls Valley 136 Jr Richard Oliver 6th Pauls Valley 4th Midwestern Conference 141 Sr Steve Thoendel 2nd Pauls Valley 2nd Midwestern Conference 3rd Harrah 4th Western Regional 148 Jr Raymond Montgomery 6th Pauls Valley 4th Harrah 168 Jr Butch Schovanec 3rd Pauls Valley 4th Midwestern Conference 178 Jr Ricky Crisp 3rd Pauls Valley 4th Harrah Hwt Sr Mickey Ware 4th Pauls Valley Butch says. Look at me. I’m a caterpillar ' 36 Wrestling HOMECOMING THS celebrated Valentine’s Day this year with Wrestling Homecoming. The candidates were Senior Angie House, Junior Jeanette Powell, Sophomore Shelly Ninness, and Freshmen Christa Lloyd. Four Senior team members Keith Chlouber, Raymon Greeting, Steve Thoendel, Mickey Ware, and Junior Ricky Crisp participated in the Coronation. Wrestling Homecoming Queen Angie House and her escort Keith Chlouber The traditional kiss and crowning done by Steve Thoendel Jeanette Powell escorted by Mickey Ware Shelly Ninness and escort Raymon Greeling Christa Lloyd and her escort Ricky Crisp Wrestling Homecoming 37 Frosh. — Kim Hyden Escort — Sam Fellows Soph. — Donna Howell Escort — Steven Floyd 38 Academics -z££ Band Coronation In 1986 Krystal Poo! passed down the throne to the 1985-86 Band Queen. Deana Huey was crowned by Chris Gregg, other candidates were: freshman, Kim Hyden her escort was Sam Fellows; sophomore, Donna Howell escorted by Steven Floyd; Senior, Carrie Walker escorted by Lee Pfortmiller. The coronation was very beautiful. Congratulations to Deana on her victory and Good luck to all that may be chosen next year. '85- '86 Queen Deana Huey ♦ • ♦ ♦� ♦ ♦ � V ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ IM ♦ ♦ ♦ MM MM M ♦ • ♦ % Senior Candidate Carrie Walker ’84 '85 Queen Krystal Pool escorted by Jeff Brown Academics 39 THE BLUE BL00DS 0F TEEUMSE-H HIGH Shawna Beard Basketball Queen Holly Amerson FFA Sweetheart Jacque Barton Football Queen 40 Academics Angie House Wrestling Queen The 85-86 school year at T.H.S. has been full of royalty. At the beginning of the year, Jacque Barton was crowned football queen. As the year went on, Shawna Beard was crowned basketball queen; Deana Huey as band queen; Holly Amerson was FFA Sweetheart. Angie House was crowned wrestling queen, Gail Sams was chosen yearbook queen with Keith Daniel who was named king. Keith Daniel and Gail Sams Yearbook King and Queen Academics 41 Operation Christmas did very well this year. Along with meetings at Ole Santa Fe, many other activities took place. Large donations of clothing, food, and toys were made by each class. The Juniors were rewarded with an extra hour for having donated the most. Also there was a contest for clubs putting in service hours. Members of FFA, the winner of this contest, got to attend Rocky IV free of charge, compliments of Jones Theaters. Although the High School’s donations were large the middle and grade school deserve much credit for their givings too. Operation Christinas Contest under organization 42 Academics Boys win at OBU! The girls at OBU The T.H.S. Basketball program had a suc- cessful season this year. Both the Savages and the Lady Savages won first and second place trophies at St. Gregory’s and O.B.U. tour- naments. Students are very proud of their teams this year. The crowd attending the area tournament at Ada showed the faith the school has in our teams. It is expected that next year’s team will be just as strong if not stronger than this year’s team. Let this be a Thank You to the players who did their best to represent our school while on the court. Trey escorts Shawna Academics 43 Springing into motion, wrapping up the year, students prepare for the future. As we take a look at the past we see new activities such as softball and jam days. T.H.S. students are very lucky to have had a council that was determined to achieve this and a board that was kind enough to approve it. As gradua- tion day grows nigh underclassmen prepare for sum- mer vacation while seniors prepare for life. Get outa my way Mickey and Tony (Bull) passing the disk Brothers in arms 44 Spring Spring 45 Cruisin' the Sonic — Cultural Pastime! Is it New Coke or Coca-Cola Classic? Let’s “JAM!” Where’s Herb? Yearbook candidates perform the opening number EXTYCE!!! THS has proved to have their own Rock band, called EXTYCE (XTC). The band was formed December 1985, and performed as a premier band at the Senior Dance on February 8, 1986. The members include Senior Shane Davis, who plays a glass black fender Stratocaster guitar, with a premo bridge. Senior Jonathan Kolarik, who plays a Jens-106 polyphonic synthesizer. And sophomore Dee Hodges, who plays a 5-piece gloss black P.T.S. drums. Later, in March, they performed in OKC doing a 30-minute session for $250.00. GOOD LUCK EXTYCE — ROCK ON!! Shane Davi — Jamin' Out. and 46 Spring “The Wight.” Professional Bench Warmers Academics 47 TENNIS This year’s tennis team, led by three Seniors Sherri Varner, Troyce King, and Bubba Rutledge, placed all twelve members in the State High School Tennis Tourney. Sherri Varner and Kim Hull played 1 doubles, Traci Thompson and Kelli Wilson played 2 doubles. Meredith Neuhaus and Janae Tomlinson played 1 and 2 singles, respectfully. In boys, Troyce King and Jimmy Smith played 1 doubles. Greg Wilson and Todd Mikish played 2 doubles. Bubba Rutledge and Clayton Hickox played 1 and 2 singles, respectfully. Kelli makes a lot of racket on the court VARSITY BOYS Bubba Rutledge, Troyce King, Todd Mikish, Jim Smith. Greg Stone, Blake Snider. Clayton Hickox. and Greg Wilson VARSITY GIRLS Janae Tomlinson. Meredith Neuhaus. Kim Hull. Paula Click. Sherri Varner. Traci Thompson. Kelli Wilson, and Susan Geyer 48 Tennis Jr. Varsity Boys Geary Wilson. Ron Clarke. Adam Crouch. Chad Bowlan. Terry Ball. Brent Ray. Kenny Bone. Ernie Morgan. Chase Rutledge Troyce on the court. Meredith and Traci at practice. Jr. Varsity Girls Tawana Holton. Tera Holton. Amy Myers. Stacie O’Bright. Lisa May. and Laine Magdalena Tennis goes to Regionals Sherri Varner. Kim Hull. Troyce King, Jimmy Smith. Greg Wilson. Todd Mikish. and Clayton Hickox were regional runners-up Janae Tomlinosn. Meredith Neuhaus and Bubba Rutledge finished third in Regional Traci Thompson and Kelli Wilson were Regional Champions Tennis 49 AT STATE The Tecumseh Boys’ Tennis Team finished 8th in the state this year. Troyce King and Jimmy Smith played doubles and Greg Wilson and Todd Miktsh played •2 doubles Both lost in the quarter finals. Bubba Rutledge, playing 1 singles, and Clayton Hickox, playing 2 singels, lost in the first round The girls’ team came in 5th in the state Traci Thompson and Kelli Wilson, playing 2 doubles came in third Janae Tomlinson, playing � 2 singles, and Meredith Neuhaus, playing singles lost in the quarter finals. Kim Hull and Sherri Varner lost in the first round Janae concentrates on her game Sherri at State Bubba and the opponent. 50 Tennis 1986 THS Track Team. Standing: Coach Cheek. Mickey Ware. Tony Fullbright. Rusty Gilpin. Wade McKnight, Jon Meyers, David Raines. Tim Hohrman. Kenneth Jacobs. Ernie Quintana. Richard Oliver, Tony Collins. Jack Haley. Coach Murray. Girls. Kneeling: Theresa Crisp. Crystal Lit- tleton. Heather Inda, Tammy Crisp. J. J. Schulte. Barbie Reed. Kim Cowherd. Track 51 TRACK Tecumseh had a good track team this year, lead by four Seniors, two who were State Qualifiers. Anita Brown, running 300 meter low hurdles, went to state and Trey Willims, high jumping, qualified for state, also. The two other Seniors were Wade McKnight and Mickey Ware. Mickey Ware. Anita Brown. Trey Williams, and Wade McKnight. track seniors 52 Track GRRRR!!! (Mickey Ware) Now I’m fellin’ you Richard . . BASEBALL Larry makes It home The Savages had a new coach this year and they worked real hard to make Tecumseh proud. The team had four seniors playing this year: David Duncan, Randy Gilbert, Juan Sanchez, and Jay Sparks. They ended their season with a 16-12 record. J.V baseball team. THS 1986 Varsity Baseball Team, Standing: Coach Lewis, Billy Sigman, Chad Trahan, Randy Gilbert, Jay Sparks, Julio Sanchez, David Holland, Coach Elkouri. Kneeling: Scott Belanger, Juan Sanchez, David Duncan, Larry Stafford, Brian Capps, Larry Hull, Jason Melot. Bat Girls: Stephanie Perkins, Cathy Chipman. THS J.V. Baseball for 1986, Standing: Coach Johnson, Robert Fellows, Guy Jackson, Jay Barton, Mike Jaggers, Ted Shankle, David Haase, Steve Holland, Cody Praytor. Kneeling: Clark Kincade, Jack Thompson, Steve Taylor, Todd Nin- ness, Darren Everet, Mike McClure, Terry Thompson. Baseball 53 ADA lost 8-0 MAUD win 10-2 DALE lost 8-6 McLOUD lost 4-3 NOBLE win 5-3 BYNG win 7-4 CHOCTAW lost 11-1 MEEKER win 10-7 HARRAH lost 8-5 VANOSS win 10-4 LATTA lost 8-2 DALE win 12-5 McLOUD win 8-0 SEMINOLE win 5-3 SEMINOLE win 14-7 MEEKER lost 7-6 MEEKER win 4-3 DALE win 8-1 H’VILLE win 62 H’VILLE win 15-2 LATTA win 4-3 ADA win 3-1 HENRYETTA lost 7-5 HENRYETTA lost 6-1 BYNG lost 7-2 BYNG win 4-3 PRAGUE lost 54 Billy can swing a bat. Savages In the dugout 54 Baseball Chad is happy when he plays hall. Julio confers with the amp Juan steps up to the pitcher’s mound. J y UPlo Baseball 55 SOFTBALL This year Tecumseh had a softball team for the first time in two decades. They did exceptionally well for a first year team. They finish- ed the season with a record of 14-9 and second in the district. Senior Team Members: Marlene Tucker, Carrie Walker. Gail Sams Not pictured: Julie Shankle. Patti’s on deck. Standing, left to right: Teresa Croy, Coach Worley. Marlene Tucker, Tonya Pruett. Veronica Stephen, Dana Hunter, Shelly Richardson. Patti Ringwald, Gail Sams, Holly Bouriand, Donna Paxson, Sherry Mason, Coach Weir, Kerry Ledford, and Angie Womack. Kneeling: Alicia Conley, Carrie Walker, Shawna Beard. Angie Tipton. Lisa Gonzales, Holly Stroud. Monica Lam, Lori Forrester, and Shannon Johnson. 56 Softball BETHEL BETHEL WASHINGTON WASHINGTON BETHEL BETHEL OKEMAH OKEMAH McLOUD McLOUD MIDWEST CITY STONEWALL U S. GRANT MIDWEST CITY MIDWEST CITY CASADY CASADY McLOUD CASADY WAYNE MOORE MIDWEST CITY MIDWEST CITY lost 13-0 lost 12-4 win 13-7 lost 273 lost 6-1 lost 16-3 win 52 win 15-0 win 18-2 win 13-5 lost 10-8 win 10-1 lost 13-9 win 2-0 win 43 win 10-1 win 10-2 win 11-2 win 17-6 win 15-0 lost 17-0 won lost Pruett and Gonzales ready to score Lisa — A real swinger Dana runs for home Softball 57 CANDID CAMPUS It’s a bird. It's a plane So this is what goes on backstage! Ack!! I'm caught! Don't you wish you were Todd? 58 Academic Beta Club Talent Show ’86 The Beta Club Talent Show for 85-86 was a great success. There were many different talent acts from the elementary and grade school level, all showing great talent and enthusiasm, but when the high schoolers performed, there was something special on the stage. Held in the multi-purpose room, there were the guest talents of James Williams, a Beta alumnist, and the spectacular Class Act 86, this year’s show choir. James was also the announcer. There was quite a variety of acts from THS. Jimmy Smith, Lori Binau, Melinda Withrow, and Angel Sparks sang solo selections from pop and religion; Gail Sams did a comedy routine, Christy Bernard did a jazz dance routine, and Shannon O’Shell did a piano number and singing routine. Angel Sparks took first, Shannon O’Shell got second and Jimmy Smith and Gail Sams tied for third. There were two band entries: Extyce, which is Shane Davis, Jonathan Kolarik, and Dee Hodges: and another band (which took first in the group entry), the members of which were Huey Brown, Chris Gregg, Sam Fellows, John Humphrey, and Steven Floyd. James Williams sings straight from his heart. Sam does a little announcing between Class Act performances. Beta Talent 59 1985 Yearbook KING and QUEEN THE ULTIMATE KISS!! Keith D. Gaits Semi-Finalists waitin' Anticipation The 1986 Yearbook Pageant Believe it or not the 1986 Yearbook Pageant was a success. Throughout the pageant there was happiness and sadness in all the candidates. Although many people were asked to judge the pageant, only three that were asked were able to come. The judges were Rhetta Mayfield, O.B.U. music director, Dennis Ladd, KGFF disc jockey, Debbie Thomas, owner of Merle Nor- man Cosmetics in Tecumseh. The Masters of Ceremony for the pageant were Regina Cannon and Keith Brown, 1984 THS graduates. They performed and dedicated “Up Where We Belong” from the motion picture An Officer and a Gentleman to the Senior class of ’86. But there was also many other talents performed by the 1985 Yearbook King and Queen, Quentin Brown and Janee Cranford, Show Choir, and the 10 semi- finalists. The results of the pageant were tremendous. The 2nd runners-up were Jimmy Smith and Carol Gokey and the 1st runners-up were Josh Inda and Sharia VanMeter and the 1986 YEARBOOK KING and QUEEN are Keith Daniel and Gail Sams. Other finalists were Julie Shankle, Sam Fellows, Dawn Poe, and Huey Brown. The candidates that participated in the pageant were Josh Inda and Sherri Varner — Sr. class, David Holland and Veronica Stephen — Soph, class, Richard Oliver and Angie Hall — Jr. class, Adam Trojanowski and Denea White — Frosh. class. Greg Trotter — computer club, Debby Hamilton — Youth Alive, Sharia VanMeter — Mu Alpha Theta, Jimmy Smith — Beta club, Shelia Gondos — spirit club, Spence Kidney and Melissa Hembree — FFA, Amzie Burns — onstage, Tere Ralls — FTA, Shane Davis and Lori Binau — Choir, Keith Daniel and Carol Gokey — show choir, Gail Sams — newspaper, Sam Fellows and Dawn Poe — Spanish club, Kim Barnett — FHA, Huey Brown and Lachele Hurst — Band, Clark Kinkade and Paula Click — FCA, and Robert Chisholm and Julie Shankle — Student Council. Other escorts were Jonathan Kolarik, Wayne Folks, Chase Rutledge, Mike P. Glenn, and Mickey Ware. 1986 Yearbook King Queen and 1st Runners up 60 Coronation Janee C enlightens the pageant Gail S. as Bill Cosby Josh I. doin’ Twisten Coronation 61 Art Creates Get this Gumby away from me Rusty let 90 of her!!! Mr. Arrington’s arts and crafts students enjoyed mak- ing kites and masks this year. Each student was required to make a mask, which was supposed to express the personality of themselves. After hours of work students were rewarded with a grade then allowed to take the masks home to keep. The kite making was also required for a grade. With careful construction the students created their own and were allowed out of class to fly their kites for the first time. On very windy days it is obvious that this class had a very enjoyable time. Mr. Arrington’s class isn’t just a class; it’s an experience like none other. “The Miracle Worker!” Sabrina R and Tawanna W really enjoy making kites 62 Academics Sharia measures up! The choir performs singing candy grams Choir Is Live With Five Gerry Harris, from 5 alive news visited Tecumseh this year to do a story on the Tecumseh Choir and their efforts to raise money to go to New York City. They want to par- ticipate in the American Festival and to sing with other choirs from around the nation at the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty. Tecumseh’s Choir will be the only choir from the state of Oklahoma attending this great event. The Tecumseh Show Choir was also invited to perform at a 5 alive banquet. NEW YORK •BOUND Choir’s mirror image Mrs. ‘D.” outnumbered by a mob Academics 63 Choir, Salutes Broadway The 1986 Broadway Show was sensational. After weeks and weeks of preparation the show was performed with class. The chosen theme was “T.H.S. Choir on Broadway.” The show opened with several numbers from Famous Broadway Musicals slich as: “On Broadway”, “42nd Street”, “One,” and “America.” Having part in the New York trip this summer, the Finale was “New York, New York. There were four shows, each received a standing ovation. Onstage was responsible for the marvelous sets. Those who worked on them were: Mr. Sikes, Sam Fellows, Linda Kitchell, Shannon Bland, Brian Webb, Huey Brown, Chris Gregg, and Shane Allen. Thank you for the wonderful job. Make up! Make-up! The choir plays Airplane 64 Academics Sam's taping service. ?r Choir Chains up to sing The whole choir is sure Academics 65 Faces of T.H.S. Give me sadness Open wide Say what?!! Contestants of seed spitting contest 66 Academics Awards Assembly The first annual awards reception took place Tuesday May 14, 1986. There students were presented with awards and scholarships from the community. The following Wednesday the regular Awards Assembly took place. There the Student Council officers introduc- ed the teachers who presented awards. After all classroom awards were presented, Mr. Webb presented the Valedictorian and Salutatorian awards along with perfect attendance awards and Star Savage awards. The floor was then handed over to the Student Council President, Julie Shankle, who stepped down from office for the new officers: Robert Chisholm President; Sheila Gondos, Vice President; Eric Casey, Secretary; and Sherry Mason, Treasurer. Sam Fellowi presented with Beta Awards. Melinda and Chad receive Speech Awards. David awarded for Attitude Adjustment Coach Canfield presents awards to Good History students. Mrs Chlouber presents typing awards Academics 67 • • • • •• i Exercise hurts!!! Seniors’ Jam On February 7, 1986, THS held the 1st annual SENIOR dance which was at the multi-purpose building. Even though it snow- ed and was extremely cold, the SENIORS kept on dancing. At the dance there were refreshments and door prizes. Happy Feet DJ-ed at the dance and the group “EX- TYCE” performed. But the few SENIORS that showed up partied til the end. Doin' the HOKEY POKEY. THS STUD PATROL Hickey Power! 68 Activities The Best of Friends Seniors Much Out! May 15, was the class of ’86’s SENIOR BREAKFAST was held at the Rendez-vous Restaurant in Shawnee. The SENIORS arrived around 9:30 a m. at the restaurant and left about 11:30 a m. During this time the SENIORS signed books and exchanged name cards. The food provided was a buffet of breakfast items. After the meal the SENIORS took to the dance floor and boogied the morning away. Do the Senior Boogie Table Hopping! Academics 69 Beta Club 1986 State Convention The Beta Club State Convention was lively from day one. This year, the convention was held in the spacious Holiday Inn on 1-40 and Meridian. Before going to the hotel, we had a wonderful Mexican lunch at Chi-Chi’s which lightened our pockets. The nada-coladas and such were terrific. After we got to the hotel and checked in. Betas swam in the pool and lounged in-the hot-tubs in the Holidome before the banquet began. An hour before the banquet, most Betas were drss- ing up in style, but some of the guys got in a last round of minature golf. After the delicious banquet of steak, baked potatoes, green beans, chocolate cake, and something on a toothpick we couldn t figure out, we listened to last year’s president give a speech. When we were finally released, we had an hour to get ready for the dance, which lasted until midnight. The Seniors (and a few adventurous Juniors and Sophomores) brought back the mood of the 60’s with an old-fashioned TOGA party. We wore our togas to the dance, where the KOFM DJ played the song from the Animal House toga party. The next day, we went to see Pete Collins in the Aloha room at the hotel. He gave a thought-provoking speech entitl- ed: So You Think You re Going to Live Forever.” After all that excitement, you'd think we were ready to go home, but we had the talent show to watch. After the smoke cleared, Jamie Davis from Konowa was our new State president and we were wending our weary way home. Wait till next year! Senior Betas Ruth Kingham, Dawn Poe, Julie Koutaht await the scrumptious Boogie at Beta convention, banquet. 70 Academics Dancin' in the sheet . (J. Shankle) Ms Casey enjoys conventions, too! Betas at the banquet (or Police Academy IV) Academics 71 Animal House II Fun is ous first name! (M. Wise. J. Smith. J Barton) F.F.A. Holds Feast Holly Amerson accepts Diversfied Livestock award. 72 F.F.A Banquet FFA held annual year and banquet. Anita Me- Cleskey was crowned FFA Sweetheart. Various awards were handed out during the banquet. Some of the awards were: beef award, and award for place- ment in Ag. production, outdoor recreation award, advisor award, award for diversified livestock and others. Anita McCleskey th« '86-'87 FFA Sweetheart Clay Harwell accepts Advisor award F.F.A. Banquet 73 All-Sports At the annual All Sports banquet, everyone was entertained by our own Senior guys. The guys from each sport sang their own verse of “The Savage Shuf- fle.” Among all the awards given out were Anita Brown for “Outstanding Female Athlete Award,” and Teddy Souders for the “Gary Giunn Memorial Scholar Athlete Award.” The three Sweethearts crowned this year were Sherri Varner — tennis sweetheart; Anita Brown — track sweetheart; and Stephanie Perkins — baseball sweetheart. Buzz Barton award given to A. Brown Jay Trey receive Outstanding Male athletes award Everyone lines up for the food. T.H.S. Varsity Senior Boys doing “Savage Shuffle. Steve is rewarded for his success and dedication 74 All Sports Banquet Teddy receives Gary Guinn Scholar Athlete Award All Sports Banquet 75 Athletes gather at ALL SPORTS Kim Cowherd receives award for Track Sherri Varner wins Tennis Sweetheart Look Out Steve. Troyce is good! Do we know you? 76 Camelot SL2i.§. 8 oes SSack to_ (Cnmrlot We're off to see the Wizard ______and Toto too ... What do I say next? 1986 Prom King and Queen May 17, 1986, the Juniors and SENIORS casually but elegant- ly strolled into the multi-purpose building all spiffied up for the Junior SENIOR banquet. After the dinner, KJ 103 entertained everyone as they danced the night away. But even though the banquet and prom were a success there was a lot of controversey between the juniors and the SENIORS on the set dress code at the banquet and prom, that is no one was to leave the prom to change into casual clothes like they have done in the past. It turn- ed into the DRESS CODE WAR. And the prom was an all- formal prom. The said reason for the new dress code was to pre- vent the usage of alcohol and the students leaving the banquet and not returning. Also there were many quarrels and bitterness over the result of the dress code war. The prom had it’s advan- tages and disadvantages of being a Formal” prom. A few of the advantages was that everyone looked nice and it was a more upper-class prom. But now for the disadvantages. During the din- ner banquet it was nice that everyone wore their tuxs and for- mals but then came the prom and the dancing. A lot of the students were afraid to really get out there and jam because they were afraid they would ruin their dresses and suits. Also you can imagine 50 to 100 hoop dresses all dancing side by side like a herd of cattle. But with the people that did show up, that is stayed for the prom, had a real good time. The Junior Senior banquet and prom was most enjoyable. What’s that over there. I said Open the door! Party Time!!! JjJrom ’86 Came lot 77 Class of ’86 Takes Their Walk of Pride The 1985-86 SENIORS waited patiently outside the gates to enter and begin their graduation. Ms. Weir and Mr. and Mrs. Ar- rington made sure the SENIORS’ corsages, boutonieres, and robes were on just right. As the band began to play the suspense built to the point of no return. Hundreds of pictures flashed at the SENIORS as they entered and when they all sat together for the last time. Tears began to fall from each SENIOR’S eyes as the prayer was spoken. And when Mr. Myers announced the graduation speaker, Millie Cooper, and when she began her speech she enlightened each SENIOR’S life. And when the SENIOR choir members sang “Maybe Someday — We’ll Meet Again” they all knew that one day they’ll all meet jigain as one. Then the time had come when the ’86 SENIORS took their walk of pride and face reality. Mllle CooDer — STAYING POWER I can't believe I’m graduating. 78 Graduation Graduation 79 Ring around the Rosies; we all fall down. Now that’s funny! Se U % If I only had a brain 80 Senior Mexico Visits Tecumseh 18 year old Blanca Santos is attending THS with the help of the Rotary Club. Blan- ca has spoken English for 5 years and says she loves it. After Graduation Blanca plans to return to Mexico and study Industrial Relations. Blanca Santos, second time around Senior Officers Take Charge! This 1985-86 year the seniors had to make one of their biggest decisions. They all decided on an- nouncements and were measured for cap and gowns. Another tough decision was the choosing of senior favorites. Besides the senior favorites, cap and gowns, and announcements being chosen the seniors voted on their class colors, flower, and their motto. The Senior class officers are: Pres., Keith Chlouber; Vice Pres., Gena Rutherford; Sed., Anna Henderson. Treas., Angie House; and Reporter, Holly Amerson Also pictured are: Anita Brown, Beth MorTison, and Carol Swift. Listen to me ... I know! Anna H., Gail S.. Johnathan K. Yusenda R. watts to be measured for cap and gown Seniors 82 Seniors work hard in Chemistry. Senior Dreams Amzie B.. Sam F. Look Into my eyes . . Trey W and Keith C. Say what!?! Tonya C. and Michelle D. Seniors 83 Jacque Barton Anita W. Brown Tammy Chamblcss Nancy E. Childers Eddie Aguirre Huey Brown Amzie Burns Holly Jean Amerson John Bernal Keith Chlouber 84 Seniors Michelle Day Gina Duvall Tonya Curtis Todd Ferguson Wayne Folks Tracey (White) Forrester Lorrie Gates Seniors 85 Laura Beth Goddard Russel! Hart Anna Henderson Lori Ann Hicks Mike P. Glenn Raymon Greeling Shelia Fave Harwell Toni A. Hollingsworth Staria Glass Sherri Gouker Kristen Kaye Harwell Donald Holland 86 Seniors Linda C. Kitchell Seniors Win Homecoming On October 11, 1985 Senior Jaque Barton was crowned the 1985-86 Homecoming Queen. After two years of nomina- tion she was awarded the crown. Jaque is a 17 year old senior that is actively involved at Tecumseh High School. After graduation Jaque plans to attend college at OSU and major in Bus. Management or Fashion. Goodluck Jaque! Angie House Lachele Hurst Josh D. Inda I t b Sabrina Kalka 2 Troyce F. King Ruth Kingham Laurie Keiffer S«nk r Jaque Barton win� ! Seniors 87 Julia Koutahi Jay Malone Kim Navarro Shelly Lawson Robin Elaine McGuire Beth Nix Joel Pence Lee Pfortmiller 88 Seniors Dawn R. Poe Yusenda Randall Jerry R. Robbins Scott Roberts G. R. (Bubba) Rutledge Gail R. Sams Blanca Santos Larry Scott Cindy Sandlin Kenny Sisco Mindy Riebe Gena Rutherford Julie A. Shankle Seniors 89 Mike Trammell Greg Trotter Marlene A. Tucker Ritchie Tully 90 Seniors Anthony Turner Tawana Watson Marlene Wise Bryan Underwood Sherri Varner Mickey Ware Trey Williams Seniors really know how to jam!!! I Tammy Watson Matt Wohnoutka Seniors 91 Senior Class of. . . ’86 This year’s seniors put their heads together to create ideas for class motto, color, and flower. After taking entries in each category the seniors put the matter to a vote. The results were outstanding! The motto chosen was “The Paths we have walked together, imprinted with fond memories, will pave the way to our future.” The flower was a Rose and this year's colors will be “Silver and Wine.” On behalf of the 1985-86 yearbook staff we wish the class of ’86 GOOD LUCK in the future. Most Talented — Jonathan K. and Carol G. Mr and Miss THS — Steve T. and Sherri V. 92 Seniors Cutest — Clay H. and Jacque B. Most Likely to Succeed — Sean B. and Dawn Poe. Seniors 93 94 Seniors a Zcafutten, fat ?06en . . . You take the American History Achievement Test and you don’t even know the name of the first Presi- dent of the United States. You send in ten college applications and the only acceptance letter comes from Santa Ana College Your mom calls your boyfriend by the wrong name (like your ex-boyfriend's). You take home every book in your locker except the one you need. Your best friend waits until the end of school to tell you that your skirt is completely see-through. You ask you beautician to trim your hair, and she “trims off six inches. Your are learning to snow ski, and for your first run your friends take you up to “Paranoid Flat. You can’t buy a bathing suit because you need a size 11 bottom and a size 3 top. You are trying to diet and your dad decides to give you a ten-pound box of chocolates. You’re taking a test in history; the class is totally silent, and you get the hiccups. Seniors 95 96 Juniors Juniors Savage Express symbolises days gone by Savage Pride Found in Juniors The littlest things amuse them. Junior had a lot of Savage pride this year, they sold calenders, stickers and other items to raise money for the Prom to make it the best ever. Their determination made their class one of the most enthusiastic classes of Tecumseh High School. The Junior and Senior Prom was held at the Multi-Purpose room. Both the Prom and the Banquet were formal. FFA catered the Prom which helped the Juniors save money for the decorations. With the help of the spirited Juniors, the Prom was an enormous success. This is not Rick's favorite class Juniors 97 Juniors Have Class Class Officers: C. Davis, Pres.; M Wolfinbarger, V. Pres.; S. Gondos, Sec.; G. Wilson. Treas.; J. Tomlinson, Rep Student Council: J. Smith, J Myers. B Reed. Juniors really do have a lot of spirit At every pep assembly it has greatly shown through. If you want to know what Savage Pride is, just look to the Juniors. Carl Annanders Steve Anthony Lori Beaver Brian Belyeu Brenda Binau Shannon Bland Troy Blaylock Tim Bond Darren Boren Shannon Brand Sonja Bratcher Christie Brown Jeff Brown Terry Bryant Alonzo Cannon 98 Juniors Pete Cantrell Diane Carper Kim Carver Eric Casey Robert Chisholm Ronnie Clarke Paula Click Tyra Cobb Tim Colbert Alicia Conley Paul Cowherd Ricky Crisp Teresa Crisp Valerie Crouch Teresa Croy Shelia Cully James Daughety Carrie Davis Patty Davis Mary Dearman Ginger Finley Rick Flournoy David Rowers Steven Royd Jeff Fry Tony Fullbright David Gadberry Susan Geyer Rusty Gilpin Sheila Gondos Juniors 99 Mike Gray Chris Gregg Larry Gregory Jennifer Grubbs Angie Hall Windi Hall Debbie Hamilton Stacey Hill Tazy Hinton Shannon Hogan Dianne Howell Patricia Houser Judy Hudon Deana Huey Kim Hull Kelly Ives Becky Jolly Tony Knoles Candy Lenard Lisa Lowe Connie Marsh Lisa May James Matchen Rex McCariey Dwayne McSperritt Dawn Meyers Todd Mikish Tony Mitchell Raymond Montgomery Chris Moore 100 Juniors Jeannie Morrison Bobby Marrow Mark Motley Jon Myers Meredith Neuhaus Richard Oliver Donna Paxon Krystal Pool Jeannette Powell Scott Powell Tonya Pruett David Raines Brent Ray Barbie Reed Sabrina Rider Pattie Ringwald Bridget Sanders John Saunders Butch Schovanec Chad Seaton Tina Short Bill Sigman Kyle Slone Jerry Smith Jimmy Smith Misti Smith Chandra Spencer John Stone burgh Amy Stuteville Lance Tate Juniors 101 Tommle Thompson Troy Thompson Janae Tomlinson Brad T rice Mark Trojanowski Shane VanMeter Sharia VanMeter Robert VanZant Geary Wilson Greg Wilson Melinda Withrow Mike Wolflnbarger Tim Worley Not Pictured: Regina Ashing Kevin Ellis Todd Jackson Shelli Lott Michael Morales Kenny Webb 102 Juniors Juniors Involved in Homecoming Angie Hall was the Junior Queen candidate for football Homecoming Queen. She was really excited about being nominated. Angie's future plan is to become a CPA. Her involvements in Tecumseh High School are being a high school cheerleader and a member of the Spirit Club. She has a grade point average of 3.0. Who loves ya, honey?” (Troy Reshia) Juniors 103 104 Sophomores Het, I'm good, what can I say We got the Spirit! Wait till I wake up! The Dynamic Duo Sophomores! Go for It The Sophomores hit it off to a good start this year. They picked up really easy after their long summer break, and really showed everyone what a Sophomore really is! With all of their work and activities, they were really busy, but don’t underestimate them. They still managed to have a lot of fun. Sophomores 105 Amy Goes for the Crown This year’s Sophomore Football Queen candidate was Amy Straughn. She was also the Freshman candidate in last year’s homecoming competition. Amy didn’t think she would be nominated again this year, although she was glad to be chosen. Even though the senior candidate won Amy enjoyed being in the competition. James Akins Roger Allen Desiree Archer Jett Barnett Jay Barton Shawna Beard Scott Belanger Lori Binau Kenneth Bone Holly Bourland Michelle Bowie Pam Bowie Carlene Brown Connie Byrd Amy Carter Richard Chambers Catherine Chipman Vicky Cindle Katie Clemmons Jamie Colbert 106 Sophomores Tony Collins T racey Countess Cherri Croy Steve Cunningham De Anna Dancer Jerry Daniels Gayla Danyeur Kayla Danyeur Carl Daughtery Gary Davis Ronnie Degraffenretd Eric Deweber Brent Dustman Etta Eagieston Robert Edwards Laurie Essary Darren Everett Robert Fellows Jason Folks Tricia Forsyth Dawna Fullbright Ricky Gage Tim Gibbs Stacey Gondos Russell Grubbs Eugene Gutierrez David Haase Jack Haley Billy Hall Vaughn Hall Sophomores 107 Mark Hammer Rodney Harris Melissa Hembree Serena Hill Dee Hodges Suzie Hoffman Tim Hohrman David Holland Chris Horsley Neisha House Donna Howell Shoba Howell Larry Hull Gordon Jackson Greg Jackson Guy Jackson Kenneth Jacobs Mike Jaggers Shana Jones Vince Kalka Jak Kelly Ray Kesler Spence Kidney Paul Kieffer New Coach Has Good Start One of this years sophomore class sponsors is Mr. Elkouri. This is his first year at Tecumseh. He teaches Business Math and coaches baseball. GOOD JOB COACH ELKOURI 108 Sophomores Clark Kinkade Christy Kreft Angie Lackey Kerri Ledford Tyre Love John Marrs Sherry Mason Sandy Matthews Jimmy McGann Anita McLeskey Jason Meiot Shawn Mitchell David Moore EJezabeth Moore Ric Moran Jerry Motley Ricky Newman Shelley Ninness Mark Nunley Sammy Nye Randy O'Neal Shannon O'Shell Greg Oglesby Roger Owen Chris Parks Clint Paxon Shane Pennington Andrea Peton Kellie Pope Sue Potts Sophomores 109 Chad Prucha Cindy Puckett Ernie Quintana Tere Ralls Paul Record Shelly Richardson Stephen Romberg Steve Rooks Lesa Runyon Kim Rust Chase Rutledge Julio Sanchez Duane Sanders Eric Schimmell J J Schulte Stacy Scott Ted Shankle Sheri Short Bart Sigman Jay Smith Michael Smith Angel Sparks Donna Stansell Veronica Stephen Jackie Stiles Greg Stone Amy Straughan Brent Swift Shelly Taylor Craig Thoendel 110 Sophomores Angelena Tipton Christina T urner Traci Watkins Richard Wery Chad Williams Not Pictured: Daniel Ghering Shannon Wood J. R Kidney Class Officers Pile Up This year’s Class Officers are: Top row: Sherry Mason, Secretary; J. J. Shulte, Vice President; and Cathy Chipman, Student Council Representative Bottom row: Shelly Richardson. Treasurer; Jason Melot, President; Vernica Stephens, and Ernie Quintana, Student Council Representatives Front: Keri Ledford. Reporter Sophomores 111 After eight years of being a “grade schooler,” I we finally became a name, FRESHMEN! With this new name came a new way of school life. With pride, we heard the cheerleaders add “FRESHMEN” to their battlecry. Our gusto show- | ed the upper classmen that we could yell with the best of them. As time wore on, we began to feel a real sense of belonging, truly a part of THS. Now as the 85-86 school year has come and gone, we are not sorry to have ahead of us more years at THS. We’re really having tun now. 112 Freshmen Freshmen football players think it’s easier to be a girl. While freshmen cheerleaders are cheering them on. Freshmen cheerleaders show their savage spirit while riding in the Homecoming parade before the game The Freshmen players have worked hard this year They feel that they have accomplished what they set out to do. Freshmen 113 Melissa Abrams Shane Allen Daniel Ann Anders Shawn Bales Terry Ball Brian Barton Johnny Beddo Kristy Bernard Glenn Biakenship Amity Boland Ricky Bond Chad Bowlan Cindy Brewer Shane Bridges Tim Browning Loretta Burton Brian Capps Brandon Cartwright Carla Ceariy David Childers Student Council: 1st row: Laine Magdalena, Mike McClure, Traci Thompson 2nd row: Ramona Greeting, Brian Webb. Shelly Trammell. 3rd row: Robert Grogan, Kelli Wilson, Chad Bowlan. 114 Freshmen Johanna Clemmons Grover Qeveland Cathy Click Timmy Clock Angela Cooper Jason Couey Rick Cowan Kim Cowherd Tena Crackel Terry Creek Tammi Crisp Adam Crouch Scott Daley Tamra Darty Eli Delbeck Bruce Drury Brittany Eggleston Andrew Ellis Tobb Ferguson Mark Flesher Terry Rick Lori Forrester Heather French David Gaines Mike Gherring Amy Gibbs Shannon Good Lisa Gonzales Lori Gray Tim Gray Freshmen 115 Ramona Greeting Robert Grogan Mike Hall Melvin Harris Chris Hawkins Clayton Hickox Len Hogan Steve Holland Tawana Holton Tera Holton Dana Hunter Pam Howell Kim Hyden Heather Inda Beverly Ingram Andrea Ives John Johnson Shannon Johnson Chris Keeton Jason Kelly Josh Kieffer Kirk Kieffer Renee Kitchell Monica Lam Betty Larson David Larson Crystal Littleton Ruth Littleton Tami Littleton Steven Love 116 Freshmen Frosh Float in Parade The Freshmen worked hard for a few weeks. When the time came for the parade, the freshmen were satisfied with the work they had done. While some were working, others were selling Smidgens to raise money to pay for the equipment used to build the float. WAY TO GEO FRESHMEN! Inda Represents Frosh in Homecoming Heather Inda was Freshmen Homecoming Candidate for the year of 85-86. She said that she was surprised that she was even nominated. Also, she says that she was very nervous and ex- cited about being a candidate. In the future, she is planning on going to the University of Oklahoma. Then after graduation she is planning on becoming a lawyer. Scott Lowden Krista Loyd Laine Magdalena Heather Martinez Shelly Matthews Johnetta McCarLey Mike McClure Travis McGirt Margaret McGowan Jeff Minlx Freshmen 117 Jennifer Mobley Ernie Morgan Matt Moore Mike Moore Jerry Morrison Jacquita Montgomery Amy Myers JoAnna Newman Todd Ninness Stacie O’Bright Tina Oglesby Terronda Palmer Tami Parris Myklee Perkins Stephanie Perkins Lon Perry James Poe Audrey Pope Jeremy Raney Robert Reeves Steve Rider David Roe Tony Runyon Mistie Rust Tammie Seaton Carol Seawright Pam Sing Kody Smith Blake Snider Larry Stafford 118 Freshmen Nancy Stever Sandy Stoneburgh Holly Stroud Amber Stuteville John Tarver Steve Taylor Jack Thompson Terry Thompson Toby Thompson Trad Thompson Chad Trahan Shelly T rammell Adam Trojanowski Jeff T ucker Alfred Tumer Steve Underwood Paul Upton Patsy Van Du sen Darren Vassaur Stacy Walck Amber Walker Tom Weaver Brian Webb Deana White LaRie Williams Freshmen 119 Wh«n you're hot you’re hot! (Linda K Mr. Hursaker) Gail learns how to tear paper (Gail S. Mr Davis) Go ahead Make my day. (Mr Vinson) 120 Faculty Art Ceramics Senior Sponsor Gifted and Talented English II1 IV Senior Sponsor Gifted and Talented Typing Shorthand Beta Club Sponsor English IV Creative Writing Freshman Sponsor Picture Not Available Psychology Sociology Football Football US History T yping Accounting Spirit Club Junior Sponsor Cheerleaders Norman Arrington Sam Arrington Lorraine Beaudette Emmitt Canfield Roy Capps Sydney Casey Gerald Cheek Ruth Chlouber Faculty 121 Pat Curtis Carolyn Daughetry Priscilla Darby Jonathan Davis Monte Elder Paul Elkouri Phyliss Ellis Judy Fleming John Fortson Arlene Gilbnde Randy Humphrey Merle Hunsaker Joe Johnson Rose Kidney Clifford Kochick Dolores Lehmann Home Furnishing Home Economics FHA Family Living Biology Matmaids FT A V Vocal Music Show Choir Business Math Baseball Sophomore Sponsor Custodian Library Science ■ A Bus Driver Gen Math Comp Math Club Youth Alive Junior Sponsor Secretary Bus Driver Driver’s Ed History Democracy General Science Computer Club Freshman Sponsor World History English I, II. IV Learning Center Learning Center Government Football, Baseball 122 Faculty Picture Not Available High School Math Basketball World History Football U S. History Football. Track Wrestling FCA English I Yearbook Drama Club Speech Girls' Basketball Counselor Psychology Sociology ■ Zoology Biolgoy Chemistry Tennis FFA Secretary Bus Driver English I. II Vo Ag. III. IV Library Aid World History Ag Mechanics World History Economics Basketball Gen. Bus. Bus. Comp. Sophomore Sponsor 9th Grade Cheerleaders Councelor U.S. History Algebra I. II Trig. Math Analysis Senior Sponsor Marty Lewis Stephen Lloyd J. R Murray Cathy Outland Jackie Sikes Kay Sharp Marcia Shoemaker George Snider Danny Sterling Janet Tate Anita Tucker Gerald Vinson Brad Walck Nancy Warwick Ron Webb Virginia Weir Faculty 123 Danny Wells Darrell Whittington Darryl Wilsie Kathy Wolf FFA Vo Ag. I. II Oklahoma History Democracy Woodworking I, II Shop Drafting Not pictured: Bob Avery Roger Gregory Goodbye, Janet. Janet Tate, who was our secretary at THS for two years, left us this year due to a move to Tulsa. Mrs. Tate was our bookkeeper, keeping track of club funds quickly and efficiently. Before that, she worked for several years as secretary to the Superintendent. She left that job to work in real estate, and left that in turn to work in the office at THS. The teachers wished her luck and said goodbye at a salad luncheon. She will be sorely missed. Brave Teacher Kathy Wolf, THS Spanish teacher, has had to live through a trial most of us would not have re- mained so calm through. Mrs. Wolf has shown ex- tremes of courage and patience during the after- math of the devestating earthquakes which rocked Mexico City this year. Her foster daughter and family, residents of the city, had not been seen or heard from since the quake. Mrs. Wolf had made many attempts to contact the family in the weeks which followed after the disaster by telegrams, telephone. State Department sources, and the Red Cross. None gave her any news of her foster daughter and family. Finally her family was contacted by a ham radio operator, and it was discovered that the daughter, Eva, son-in-law, and two grand- children were alive. This information came from one of the many hospitals seen on television in the news broadcasts. Three cheers for Kathy Wolf. She showed great courage during this time of trial, and a lot of patience and courage — and calmness — during a hard experience. Would most of us have remained so calm? I doubt it. 124 Faculty Tecumseh School Board 85-86 Jim Meyers Mr. C. Shields Superintendent Asst. Superintendent Tecumseh School Board, From left to right are: Anita Sigman, Clerk; Willis Faye Motley. President. Jesse McCullar, Ron Wilson, and Gerald Barnette. Members Faculty 125 movies RAMBO back to the future nightmare on elm street karate kid tv shows COSBY SHOW mlami vice alrvolf mash soap operas ALL MY CHILDREN days of our lives general hospital guiding light commercials BRAUMS miller beer coors beer vlasslc pickles book OUTSIDERS playboy my first love sex symbols HEATHER THOMAS DON JOHNSON chrlstle brlnkly Sylvester Stallone heather locklear matt dlllon tecumseh sex symbols GUY JACKSON coach elkourl kelth chlouber pat straughn troy thompson past time PARTYING guys music sleeping song BUILT THIS CITY ON ROCK -N- ROLL slip Inside my sleeping bag 1 miss you cherish album 7 WISHES NIGHT RANGER back in black ac dc lovin' every minute of lt loverbov video ALL MY ROWDY FRIENDS HANK WILLIAMS JR. money for nothing take me down lay It down rock group ZZ TOP van halen motley crue night ranger country group ALABAMA exile sawyer brown statler brothers judds male vocalist BRYAN ADAMS GEORGE STRAIT rick Springfield kenny rogers davld lee roth hank williams Jr. female vocalist PAT BENFTAR BARBARA MANDRELL madonna reba mcentlre stevle nicks crystal gayle favorite colleges OKLAHOMA UNIVERSITY Oklahoma state university u.e.l.a. e.c.u. o.b.u. pro football team CHICAGO BEARS dallas cowboys san franclsco college football OU osu pro basketball LAKERS Celtics college basketball OU osu pro wauHtlci KERRY VON ERIK hulk hogan terrv taylor fave shoe NIKE dexter Justin ropers converse fave leans LEVI wrangler lee calvln klein fave cologne POLO chaps style JOCK roper mexlcan hamburger candy SNICKERS fave perfume GLORIA VANDERBILT musk studette fave food PIZZA DR. 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Congratulations Seniors “The Home Folks” CONGRATULATIONS GOOD LUCK WE LOVE YOU, MOM DAD 406 N. Broadway 598-2126 Tecumseh, Oklahoma HARDESTY GRO.-MKT. AND STATION Frank Oliver Rt. 5 Box 20 Phone 273-7295 Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801 HOLLY JEAN AMERSON We are very proud of you on your graduation and your accomplishments during your high school days. May all your dreams be fulfilled. LOVE, Mother, Daddy, Billy, Janet, Brent, Amanda, Ashlee, and Zachary. 134 Advertisement GRANNY STEPHEN’S FRIED CHICKEN AND CONVEINENCE STORE 617 W. Walnut Tecumseh, Okla. 74873 5985666 Friendliest Store in Town! t CHRYSTAL RENEE STROUD We may not often find the words to say, what’s deep inside, our gratitude for things you do, our happiness and pride. But you must know the thoughts of you in both our hearts today, are filled with love and caring more than words can say. Good Luck Love Mom and Dad POTT COUNTY BOOK OFFICE SUPPLY 405273-3400 P.O. 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Broadway Tecumseh, Okla. 74873 JIM JORDAN 598-2169 JIMMY JORDAN 232-6387 RON PLEDGER MORGAN'S PHARMACY The Rexall Store 103 S. Broadway Tecumseh, Okla. 74873 598-2149 Miles East of Tecumseh on Highway 9 JAY SPARKS CONGRATULATIONS TOAGREAT SON AND BROTHER! “We Love You” Mom, Dad, Chris afmm RALPH TUCKER, R. Ph. JOHN PATTERSON, R Ph. 1718 N Kickapoo Shawnee. OK 74801 Telephone (405) 275-5552 138 Advertisement Sheila, Clay, and Kristen Harwell HOORAY! We made it. Our Wish for you is love, happiness, and success in whatever you do. God Bless You Always, Mom Dad Brandy Cannon TONI H. and MEL TILLIS The first day you walked into your kindergarten class you were scared and frightened and now the time has come for you to stand proud and walk with your SENIOR CLASS and receive that special honor. CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve finally made it. Love Ya, Mom Dad We love you. We knew that hard work, diligence, and perserverence would result in a great high school record; however, we are proud that you could accomplish it without any of the above. Mom, Dad, Owen, Grandmother Grandfather Cannon Grandmother Grandfather Effinger FROM THE ’86 TECUMSEH HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK STAFF. Ads 139 Larry, Always honor God and He will always honor you. Best wishes to you. We love you. Dad Mom Larry Scott What a Great Year It’s Been! 1986 was a good year for Carol Gokey after obtain- ing the crown of Frontier Day’s Queen. She also applied and won a place on “Truth and Peace,” a large Christian choir. During the 1985-86 school year, Carol won a place in the Oklahoma Honor Choir and won first place at a Vo-Tech talent contest. From there she represented Vo-Tech at a state contest in Oklahoma City. Her plans for the future are attending Hillsdale College in Moore and becoming an accountant. Carol has done a wonder- ful job with her singing and has won singing scholarships to various colleges. A Year of Accomplishment! Lori has many accomplishments with FFA. At the County Fair, she won the Overall Sheep Showmanship and Breed Champion Ewe out of the whole show. She also had overall Showman at the Local Livestock Show. Lori was a delegate to represent her chapter at the State FFA convention. Recently, she received the State Farmer Degree. She was Richards Award winner and was chosen to give a nominating speech for a candidate for a State FFA office. Headed for the Big Times! Melissa Hembree has had a good start in the singing business. As many of us know because of the All-Sports Banquet, she is doing a great job. Melissa has made records and has also sang with popular stars during her career. Keep up the good work, Melissa! 140 Politics, and T.H.S. The 4 days as pages in the capitol was an unforget- table, exciting opportunity. Terry Ballard and Chase Rutledge were invited by Steve Lewis. They worked in the capitol from 9:30 each morning to sometimes 7:00 pm that evening. They had the chance to be where the laws are passed. They witnessed the voting on many bills. They were asked to run many errands, and rarely had time for breaks. They made many new friends from all over the state and hope to have this opportunity again in the future. Pictured at the left are pages — Chase Rutledge and Terry Ball with our District Representative Steve Lewis. Chapter FFA Sweetheart Holly Amerson has been an active part of the FFA Chapter throughout her high school years. This year she has been recognized as the 1985-86 FFA Chapter Sweetheart. Holly is also this year's senior class reporter. Throughout her high school years Holly has often been recognized for her accomplishments. She has earned three out of four scholarship pins and has main- tained a good grade point average. Ofter being recogniz- ed as Chapter Sweetheart Holly was allowed to par- ticipate in further contests. Congratulations Holly! 141 State Wrestling Qualifier After years of hard work and dedication, Senior Steve Thoendel made it to the state finals this year. Although he didn’t place, he was chosen as one of the eight 141 pounders to go to state. Steve has been an outstan- ding wrestler from the start and has made the THS Wrestling staff and student body proud. Steve Thoendel The winners were — Eric Casey, Sean Bell, Stephen Floyd. The contest was based on an essay and personal ap- plication. The choosing of the winners had to do with leadership in the community and school, they were sent for four days to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania by the American Legion. National 4-H Conference The National 4-H Conference is a premiere event for the 4-H program on the national level. Senior, Jonathan Kolarik was chosen as one of the six 4-H members from Oklahoma participating in this event. April 11-18 at the National 4-H center, in Washington D.C., Jonathan became part of America’s “Think Tank’’ and helped make many decisions. After going through extensive selection processes, Jonathan was picked out of the 130,000 4-H members from Oklahoma. Congratulations Jonathan. Pictured at right — Jonathan Kolarik. 142 Shannon Bland, a junior, was very busy this year of 85-86. She was the 4H County President, won the State 4H project in General Photography (which entailed a trip to Chicago), was the top horticulturalist at the County Fair, had the most entries in the fair, won the 4H Foundation Speech Championship, Junior Amateur photography at Seminole Jr. College and was in the 4H Key Club (top 1% of 4Hers). Gene Mason, Senior, had some pretty interesting achievements his senior year. He won the FFA Speech contest, 4H Reserved Grand Champion (sheep), Pott County Grand Champion, and local Grand Champion. He was President of FFA, Chaplin of 4H, and County 4H Secretary and Treasurer. Gail Sams, Senior, has had some impressive achievements this year. Gail an- nounced the Savage Report on KGFF in Shawnee at 7:45 on Tuesdays with fellow senior Sean Bell. The Savage Report covered upcoming events and hap- penings at THS. Gail will do the Savage Report until graduation this year. She and Sean were chosen by Dennis Ladd (disc jockey at KGFF) to receive appren- ticeship training as part-time disc jockeys. Julie Shankle, senior, did the club activities organizations column for the Countywide Newspaper this year, which dealt with current happenings and things which had happened in the clubs at THS. She was the Clubs Editor on the THS Smoke Signal staff. Jay Malone started at the age of three — a senior now, he has turned pro at 17 years old. His titles include: 1983 GNC Regional Champ, 1984 ranked 14th in the nation in the 125cc class, and 1984 Oklahoma State Champ in the 250cc class, and 17th in the nation in the 250cc class in 1984. His choice of motorcy- cle is a Yamaha. 143 the beauty of death the soft, white snow fell I could feel the cold creep in the warmth creep out for what I had done I would burn in Hell there is beauty in death where I do not know 1 lay and suffer here It was my fault 1 took my last breath the snow was virgin white my car slid sideways my eighteen years pass by finally 1 lost my sight I hurt my parents and a friend the service was full of tears the faces passed by slowly I saw her face and heard her say, “This is not the end.” the beauty of death is not strife what has happened can not change by my death someone is better today I now know the beauty of death is a very new life. Todd Ferguson 1968-1986 This school year of 85-86 was a year of changes. We gained a new band director, Mr.-Gregory, and three new coaches, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Cheek, and Mr. Elkouri. These were happy changes, bringing new blood to the THS faculty lineup. But there wre sad changes as well. Mr. Whittington, who has taught various classes over his twenty years at THS and Tecumseh, retired this year on December 20th. Mr. Whittington graduated from OBU in 1965, and was basketball coach for nine years, the football coach for six years, and the track cpach for two years. He even had two years where his basketball team went to state. He most recently taught Oklahoma History and Democracy at THS. Most students graduating this year and next year had Mr. Whittington as their Oklahoma History teacher and recall him fondly as the “guy who tapped his watch and rattled his keys while we were taking a test.” He retired this year due to his doctor’s orders to quit. His doctor had recommended he retire before, but recently became vehement. Mr. Whittington has a rare form of arthritis called anklylosig spondilitis, which necessitates many visits to the doctor. Mr. Whittington will be missed by students and faculty alike. He was well respected and many students, in- cluding myself, would not have learned nearly as much about Oklahoma History if he had not been teacher. We’ll miss him. 144