Tecumseh High School - Savage Yearbook (Tecumseh, OK)

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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'

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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

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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