Tecumseh High School - Savage Yearbook (Tecumseh, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1988 volume:

Savage Production r rv'i Goin' for the Gold w w TECUMSEH HIGH SCHOOL TECUMSEH, OK 74873 VOLUME 72 TABLE of CONTENTS Opening 1 Activities 6 Royalty 14 Organizations 20 Sports 42 Students 64 Faculty 100 Academics 108 Advertisers 116 Closing 125 Advisors M. K. Shoemaker Mary Trichel Editors Cindy Puckett Gordon Jackson llllv I Overview In 1988, the (J.S. Olympic team went for the gold. Every year, THS does the same. Here, we set our goals high and strive to achieve them. By setting those goals, we have made great strides in growth, as seen with construction of the W.P. Woods Alumni Building, and the new Live Stock Show Barn. We aim for excellence in all things, so at THS, we're always Goin' for the Gold ... (Pictures in center are the entries in the yearbook Cover Design contest. Ed Set man was the winner with Sheila Folks and Steve Love as the finalists). Opening 3 ... whether it be in sports, academics, or just having fun. We're at our best at all times. Our Savage pride always shines, just like the pride the U.S. Olympic Team had in representing our country. We carry the same pride in our school, THS, where Goin' for the Gold is a way of life. Opening 5 6 Activities T.H.S. GOLDEN MOMENTS Enjoyed Through ACTIVITIES Students and faculty enjoy dancing at the Prom. This page compliments of Activities 8 BIG A AUTO PARTS 214 W. Main, Shawnee. OK 273-0493 Banquet Prom Set in Emerald Forests On April 23, 1988, the Junior Class sponsored the Prom and Banquet for the Senior Class. With the help of the Art Department the W.P. Woods Alumni Center was transformed into the Emerald Forest. Students and guests enjoyed a meal followed by a pro- gram featuring John Marrs and Tony Collins' slide show of Senior baby pictures. Also on the program were singers Melissa Hembree, Heather French, Angel Sparks and Chase Rutledge. Junior Class President, Brian Capps, introduced Chase Rutledge and Shelly Ninness as the Prom King and Queen. Students concluded their evening by dancing to the music provided by disc jockey, Ronnie Kaye. Heather French sings Ronnie Kaye keeps those records spinning at the Prom. Brian Capps. Junior class president, with the Prom King and Queen. Activities 9 The Greatest Show on Earth Honors Athletes The Spirit Club chose The Greatest Show on Earth for the All- Sports Banquet theme. The circus decorations and food were the result of Mrs. Chlouber's hard work and planning. All athletes were honored and all sports were included. Ron McClure, this year's new Athletic Director, planned and coordinated the program. Above Left: Chad Trahan receives baseball award. Above Right: Tina Oliver runs away with one of her track awards. To The Right: Larry Hull is honored as Outstanding Male Athlete. Coach Culwell presents the award. Above: Jason Melot and Ted Shankle receive baseball honors. Activities 10 Baseball Sweetheart Dava Patten shows surprise. Elizabeth Moore is crowned Wrestling Coach Worley congratulates the two Outstanding Female Athletes. Shelly Taylor and Shelly Richardson. GREATEST , SHOH ON EARTH OFTHf S C Nick Chlouber, an avid Savage fan. helps his wife prepare the banquet food. ‘Watch out. Mrs. Chlouber. he has a knife. Pictured Left — Tennis stars Kelli Wilson. Traci Thomp- son. and Laine Magdalena receive honors and praise at the festivities. This page compliments of: DAYLIGHT DONUTS Activities 11 P.O. Box 73. Tecumseh. OK 598-8707 Golden Memories The Class of 88 said good-bye to THS for the last time this year. For four years, THS has been their “se- cond home.” The teachers were like parents, and friends came to be like brothers and sisters. Now the family has gone into the “real world” to be productive members of society, but no matter how far they go in life, they will always have the memories of THS. Pictured Right. J.J. Schulte, Kerri Ledford. Holly Bourland at graduation practice. Pictured Below: Jay Smith, Shannon O'Shell. Chase Rutledge. Carlene Brown entertain at the Awards Reception. Sherry Mason tries to walk a straight line at gradua- tion practice. Activities 12 Lori Binau and Andrea Peton are up a tree” at Senior picnic. Mr . Kidney and seniors at Tecumseh Lake for Senior Picnic. Seniors of '88 thinking about the good times. Activities 13 Thoendd makes final march at THS. Graduation night is flnafly here. A Chorus Line of Tecumseh Seniors. Graduation Commencement excercises were held May 16, at 8 p.m. at the football stadium. Commencement speaker was Terry Hames, National FFA Vice-President, who told the 118 member class that success is not a limited one-time offer. It’s limitless without price. Terry was one of the youngest graduation speakers in THS history at age 20. Class colors were burgundy and silver and the class flower was a white rose. Pictured Right — The Class of '88 graduates. Pictured Below — Terry Hames graduation speaker. Shelly Richardson prepares for the final step Salutatortan — Gena Wright addresses her Desiree Archer sings at commencement exercises, classmates. Activities 14 WiMis Faye Motley. Board President, presents Michelle Bowie with her diploma. Shannon O'Shefl Yes. I really made HI Cindy Puckett receives her long-awaited diploma Kerri Ledford and J J. Schulte look out world, here we come! Valedictorian. Sherry Mason, says Activities 15 Savage Homecomings Catch the Action Holly Bourland was crowned Basketball Homecoming Queen by last year's queen Shelly Taylor on Feb. 5, 1988 in the new gym. Holly was escorted by Eric Schimmel. Savage fans showed real school spirit in cheering on our winning teams. The theme for this year's Homecoming was Hearts on a String.’’ The opposing teams were from Seminole. Pictured Right — Homecoming Candidates. Shelly Taylor, Sherry Mason. Shel- ly Richardson. Holly Bourland. Nicole Theondel. Dana Hunter. Stephanie Shirey. 16 Activities Picture Above — Queen. Holly Bourland with escort. Eric Schimmel. Tecumseh wrestlers defeet Chandler; 41-23 at Homecoming held on Jan. 26. 1988. This year's Homecoming theme was Top Gun. Although no queen was crowned, it was a privilege to honor our Senior wrestlers and their parents. Tecumseh wrestlers — Roger Alan. Steve (Jnderwood. Scott Belanger. Scott Culbreath. Jak Kelly Pictured Below — Chad Trahan being blocked by Seminole player Pictured Above — Sherry Mason making freethrow in the Seminole game. This page compliments of: NATURAL CUT 215 N. Broadway Tecumseh. OK 596-2171 Activities 17 Larry Hull Crowns J. J. at Homecoming “The Sky's the Limit was the theme of football homecoming held October 9. The winnng float was Catch the Win by the Junior class. Activities before the game includ- ed the coronation of J. J. Schulte as Homecoming Queen. The game, although exciting, end- ed in disappointment for the Savages in a 13-29 loss to Seminole. Top Picture — Football Homecoming Queen. J. J. Schulte. Bottom Picture — Sophomore candidate. Shawna Carter escorted by Steve Cunningham. Top Picture — Junior candidate. Tracy Thompson escorted by Jason Melot. Bottom Picture — Senior candidate, Amy Straughan escorted by Scott Belanger. 18 Activities Picture Left — Football Homecoming Queen. J. J. Schulte crowned by Larry Hull. Below — Senior candidate. Shelly Ninness escorted by Ricky Gage. Above — Freshman candidate. Nicquel Morris escorted by Ernie Quintana. Inset — Last year's Queen. Barbie Reed escorted by Ted Shankle (John Ryan Shoemaker, crownbearer and Delana Carter, flower-girl). Activities 19 Members Are Good AS GOLD Organizations 21 Choirs Sing Golden Tunes The THS Show Choir, known as Class Act '88,” had many honors this year. Their performances included concerts, contests (District, State, Tri-State), sing-a- grams, and a benefit show. The Show Choir and Choir attended Tri-State where they won the Sweepstakes award. The choir made an excellent in district. The girls’ chorus received a superior. Members of Show Choir were: Shane Kitchell. Tanya Hurst. Renee Klt- chell, Sue Potts. Brian Webb, Cody Rutledge. Amy Keel. Carlene Brown. Kellie Pope. Heather French. Shannon O'Shell, Lori Binau. Chase Rutledge, Craig Smith, Shane Allen, Jason Couey. and Angel Sparks. Mrs. Carolyn Daugherty is director. 22 Organizations Pictured Right — The cast and crew of The Music Man. Pictured Below — Jason Couey and Craig Smith sing for their supper. Organizations 23 F.F.A. Works for a Golden Future FFA attended numerous stock shows and other com- where many honors were presented. Gina Fleming became petitions. Also they participated in the National FFA the new Sweetheart. During the year Spence Kidney won Convention. the State Proficiency Award. In May they held their annual Parent-Member Banquet FFA Members. Top Row: David Whiteman. Shane Pennington. Jerry Daniels. Jeff Barnett. Tyre Love. Bart Sigman. Mark Hammer. Clint Paxon. David Gaines. Guy Jackson. Scott Culbreath. Richie Luster. Derrek Gibson. Todd Wilson. Shawn Davidson. Second Row: Melanie Sanders. Jimmy Thomas. Billy Potter. Ron Hillman. Mike Trice, Steven James. James Wohnoutka, Richard Abney. Richard Craig. Jeromy Sowder. Tammy Ramey. Aaron Eutsier, Willard Johnson. Third Row: John Arnett. William Arnett, Tom Lisle, Chris Culbreath. Brandon Fowler. Ben Parker. Chris Stome, Shane Kit- chell. Phillip Stone. Tony Curren, Shelly Henderson. Vanessa Money. Steve Rider. Tommy Carter. Fourth Row: Rodney Harris. Tim Underwood. Clint Davis. Christina Harris. Cynthia McGaha. Kit Moore. Gina Fleming. Ramona Greding. Twila Smith. Duane Sanders. Matt Moore. Daniel Annanders, Hohnny Abney Fifth Row: Scott Richardson. Johnnie Roberts. Richard Chambers. Jerry Morrison. Timmy Clock. Robert Reeves. Stephen McCathern. Michael Hembree. Jeff Thompson. Angela Sowder. Russell Etchieson, Scott Smith. Kent Smith. Bobby Stewart Bottom Row: Melissa Hembree. Shelby Southwell. Steven Kidney. Shawn Fleming. Kelli Wilson. Steve Holland. Kerri Ledford. Chad Bowlan. Spence Kidney. Todd Kennedy. Harlan Davis. Chad Williams, and D. J. Peton 24 Organizations Organizations 25 Spirit Club Inspires Participation Spirit Club is a loosly organized band of students who form the nucleus for many ac- tivities. Members decorate athletes- lockers, plan pep assemblies and dances, raise money and otherwise support the show of school spirit at athletic events. Pictured below right are most of the members including officers: Jason Melot — President, Larry Hull — Vice President, Kellie Pope — Secretary, and Chase Rutledge — Treasurer. 26 Organizations Cheerleaders Lead Spirit Club Manny, nanny The Cheerleaders were chosen in the spring and spent much of their sum- mer practicing. Then they were off to camp where they made it to the finals in competition. Raising money and spirit kept them occupied throughout the year. Picture Left. Kneeling: Amy Straughan — head cheerleader 2nd Row: Holly Stroud, LaRie Williams. Kelli Wilson. Nichole Hudon Middle Row: Michele Chlouber Top Row: Lori For- rester and Nichole Thoendel. Organizations 27 Pom Pon Squad, Matmaids POM PON added extra cheer at games and assemblies this year as they did last year. Pom pon also danced to the golden oldie, Wipe Out. Matmaids are what you might call Wrestling cheerleaders. Not that they wrestle each other, matmaids cheer on the best, T.H.S. wrestlers, on to victory shouting Pin your man!” Front Row: Misti Bone. Elizabeth Moore, Lisa Austin. Back Row: Christie Duggins. Tami Parris. Sally Coleman 28 Organizations Girls Produce Golden Smiles Freshmen Cheerleaders Freshmen cheerleaders at most freshmen football and basketball games. Mrs. Trichel was their sponsor this year. They did a good job. Many freshmen cheerleaders go on to become high school cheerleaders. So look for these girls in another page in future yearbooks. Hey. go. go. go team! Hey, go, go, go team! Hey, gold team!'' Freshman Cheerleaders Pictured in Bottom Left Picture. Top: Stephanie Roland. Middle: Gina Fleming, Dorsey Stewart Bottom: Tahnee Yates. Nicquel Morris, Jennifer Montgomery. Band Builds Strong Program This year s hand grew in quality and quantity . .. Besides perfor- ming for pep assemblies and competing in contests, they marched at all home football games and at parades. Their accomplishments included taking second in division in concert band at Tri-State Music Festival Robbie Redding. Israel Valentine, and Tanya Hurst were members of OBCJ and All-District Honor Bands. Tanya Hurst brought home grand champion trophy from Mar- ching Auxiliaries of America Drum Major camp. Band Members. Top Row: Erk McMahan. David Larson. Chris Dickson. Christy Little. Nathon Dixon. Paul Upton. Doug Crouch. Robert Larson. Danny Brezny. Kim Hyden] Jason Block. Robbie Redding. Israel Valentine. Travis Sing. Toby Clinkenbeard Se- cond Row Kim Finch. Emily Ray. Wesley Anderson. John Flesher. Michelle Ehtisham. Donna Howell. Tanya Hurst. Many Townsend. Octavia Bunch. Scott Richardson! Sharon Oliver Bottom Row Melonle Valentine. David Paul. Shawna Estes. Angie Holland. Tonya Hughes. Tamara Byerly. Julie Keel. Amy Keel. Merideth E veret. Jen- nifer Montgomery. John Akins. Margaret McGowen, Anna Sparks. Karmen Kolarik. Andrea Murray. Cindy Brewer. Edith Brooks. Dawn Day. 30 Organizations Tanya Hurst was crowned Band Queen at the Spring Concert. Left is Jennifer Mon- tgomery and right Rebecca Griffin. Above — Mr. Gregory directs band at graduation exercises. Left — Band performs at City Hall Organizations 31 Beta Club Banks on Golden Year Beta Club and its members par- ticipated in many activities this year, which included holding two bloodmobiles. making food baskets for the needy during Thanksgiving, visiting the Tulsa Zoo and having a costume bowling party. They finished the year by at- tending the State Beta Club Con- vention in Midwest City, where members Gordon Jackson, Terry Ball. Ernie Morgan and Jason Couey made it to the quarter finals in the Quiz Bowl. This year’s of- ficers were: President — Laine Magdalena. Vice-President, Sherry Mason. Treasurer — Kelli Wilson, Secretary — Stacy Chaffin and Reporter — Cindy Puckett. Back Row Gordon Jackson. Ernie Morgan. Mrs. Casey. Terry Ball. Monica Lam. Veronica Stephens Middle Row: Tanya Hurst. Laine Magdalena. Sherry Mason. Kelli Wilson. Staci Chaffin. Cindy Puckett Front Row Aaron Putnam. Jason Couey. Kenny Bone and Michelle Bow� � Bloodmobrle gets students involved Aaron Putnam. Cindy Puckett. Mrs Casey. Lisa Kochtck G Mrs Out land Chase Rutledge takes temperature before he gives Mood 32 Organizations Gifted Talented Challenges Students (Mg TbocnaM. Mgmng th. wttnoM. Twry Bol Among the Gifted Talented's activities this year were the Mock Trial and Academic Bowl. These competitions strengthen the skills of the young group. Standing: Chuck Floyd. Gordon Jackson, Jon Gregg. Jason Couey, Angela Harrell. Laine Magdalena. Staci Chaffin. Aaron Putnam and Doyle Stan sell Middle Row: Ernie Morgan. Chase Rutledge. Terry Ball, and Nancy Warwick — Sponsor. Front Row: Terry Motley. Amy Keel. Heather French, Edi Middlesworth and Israel Valentine. Amy K«M pracnts l « cam In Mock TrtM pcrtornwnc to the ttudml body Organizations 33 Student Council Promotes Positive Activities The Student Council has been doing many worthwhile things this year. They have had elections, poster sales and carnation sales. They have gone to state conventions and started TOAD, “Teens Openly Against Drugs. The Student Council has also put on the homecoming parade and the day and night awards assembly. Pictured Below. Top: John Parfcs. Mark Hammer. Tony Collin� . Jason Me lot, Terry Ball. Clayton Hkkox. Mrs. Beaudette Middle: Alicia Edwards. Jami Dustman. Laurie Barrett. Mlquel Morris. Tanya Hurst. Starla Oliver. Lori Binau Front: Tina Oglesby, Carle ne Brown. Zac Cooper. Ramona Creeling. Amy Keel. Pictured Below — Looking Good. Mrs. Trlchel. Students at OSCJ workshop Money happy Shanna Jones and Angi Womack. Journalism Salvages Yearbook After hard work the first semester, Mrs. Trichel, resigned to care for her children fulltime. With a new staff and a advisor the yearbook was completed. Special thanks to Ernie Morgan, Sheila Folks, John Zientec. Brenda Folks, Cindy Puckett and Mrs. Chlouber for working long hours after school was out. Organizations 35 Spiritual Development Involves Students in F.C.A. and Youth Alive Youth Alive Members: Front Row: Jeff Barnett. David Whiteman. Ernie Morgan. Kent Vaughn. 2nd Row: Mr. Davis. Dayton Whiteman. Cody Rutledge. Staci Chaf- fin. Lori Binau. Chad Westervelt. Sheila Folks. 3rd Row: Brian Parks. Bill Hodges. Chris Parks. Charles Vansickle. Eric Rigg. Back Row: Michele Chlouber, Tony Collins. Chase Rutledge. Edward Selman. Kelli Pope and Lori Binau enjoy the Youth Alive picnic! FCA. Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Youth Alive are two Christian organizations at THS. They provide op- portunities for social activities and spiritual growth. 36 Organizations FCA Members: Center Left. Front Row: Mr. Johnson. Tony Collins. Chad Trahan. Tera Holton. Mary Reed. David Haase. Billy Wolfenbarger, Mistie Kieffer, Nicquel Morris. 2nd Row: Jeff Kieffer. Chevella Gaines. Michelle Miller. La'Shawn Parker, Alicia Edwards. Katie Turner, Colette Stearman. Michelle Wren. 3rd Row: Tawana Holton. Shawna Carter. Ramona Greeting, Dana Hunter, Laine Magdalena. Dava Patten. Nichole Thoendel. Jeff Ball. Larry Stafford. Dayton Whiteman. Stephanie Shirey. Angie Hurst. Stacy Shields. 4th Row: Scott Belanger. Joe David Johnson, Fonda Parker. Roger Owen. Melvin Har- ris. Cheryl Anthony. Kody Smith. Jeff Anderson. Jeff Brinkman, Chad Westervelt. Ricki Cox, Angela Sowder Back Row: Sammy Nye. Craig Thoendel. Vince Kalka. Chris Parks. Kelli Wilson. Nichole Hudon, Clark Kinkade. Steve Cunningham. Michelle Chlouber, Terry Motley. Steve Taylor. Chris Blaine. Brian Capps. Scott Culbreath Above — Cody Rutledge and others play follow the leader. It’s mine!. No it's mine? Spanish Club Members “Tienen Alegra” Spanish Club meets regularly to take care of business One of their social events was a Halloween party. They attended (XI Pan American Day where Tammie Seaton placed 4th in pottery and 2nd in poetry transla- tion. In any language this group tiene alegra.'' Spanish Club Members. Top Row; Ernie Morgan. Jay Smith. Darren Vassaur. Sec -Jason Couey. Aaron Putnam. Doyle St an sell. A1 Turner. Carol Seawright, Mrs. Wolfe Middle Row; Amity Bow land — Pres . Gordon Jaeson — Vke Pres.. Tina Oigesby — Treasurer. Pam Sing. Bottom Row Brian Webb. Cathy Click. Sally Coleman, Tamara Hart. Tammie Seaton. Shannon Johnson. Future Homemakers of America Experience Homemaking in the ‘80’s FHA had an exciting year. Their ac- tivities included going to State Convention, having a style show and selling buckle hug cards. FHA. I� Row Stella Evana — Advteor. Lori Bmeu. Cody Rutledge Star Chaffin. Teana While Jennifer Wllecn. Sherry Wolfe 2nd Row Dawn Farm. Racy Parker. KrleUe Montgomery Sterte Armltage. date McFarland Tereia WaRgren 3rd Row Karl Putnam Stella FoRtl. Kim Edward� Brenda Fohr Angela Harre Jamie Newton. Patty Bowie. Edl MtddMrworth 4th Row Dava Patton. Krlety Bernard. Pam Sing. Card Seawrlght. Lira Auetm Melanie Smith. Mint Brown Sth Row Marite Roe. Cite Fleming. Tracy Patten. Angle Horn Nlchde Cloughly. Jen- nifer KWan. Vaneua Money. Metaae Brown. Ste y tender eon Nor Pie- heed Keke Pope Knttl Holt Doreey Stewart. Kara Dugglrn. Brandi MitcheR. Tamara Hart. Ramona Greeting and Mychek Peaker It All Adds Up to Fun Mu Alpha Theta Mu Alpha Theta, a math club, spon- sored two major events this year — the volleyball tournament and the math bowl. Back Row: Clayton Hickox. Monica Lam, Cindy Brewer. Tanya Hurst. John Parks. Al Turner. Mid- dle Row. Craig Thoendel. Chase Rutledge. Greg Stone. Steve Romberg. Front Row: Darren Vassaur, Tony Collins. Jason Couey. Chris Parks. Terry Ball. That's one for our side Students at Math Bowl. Winning team in the Mu Alpha Theta Math Bowl hopefuls puzzle over He knows it! It's so easy! Don't miss Volleyball tournament. problem. It. 40 Organizations This page compliments of: A-1 CURLY SHOPPE ■ 203 M Broadway. Tecumseh. OK. 598-5804 Computer Club Computer Club, sponsored by Merle Hunsaker. pro- motes several activities for the computer whiz. One popular activity is the computer dating service. Pic- tured Left are Members of the Computer Club: John Zienteck. Doyle Stansdl, Aaron Putnam. Clint McLaughin. Jeff Driskill, Mr. Hunsaker, Darren Vassaur. Al Turner, and Brittany Eggleston. Pictured Above Left — Al Turner uses his skills to break into the school computer. Pictured Above Center — Chess — a game of concentration. Pictured Above — Beam him up Scottie? It’s my turn on the computer. Pictured Left — Darren Vassaur and Al Turner at 0.(1 Organizations 41 “SPORT” A Golden Season ii (V l 1 % « I fe- s 6k.£■ 4K5j■ 9P jBS2S| I’A JHn fH' (� ;’ ▼ ’gT pW I , r n Sports 43 Top Row, L to R: Coach Johnson, Kody Praytor. John Johnson. Guy Jackson. Junior Lowden, Tony Collins. Mike Jaggers. Ted Shankle, Chad Trahan. Roger Owen. Bart Sigman, Steve Holland. Coach Canfield. 2nd Row: Coach Culwell. Terry Motley. Steve Love, Scott Belanger. Jason Melot. Steve Cunningham. David Haase. Ricky Gage. Clint Paxson. Vaughn Hall. Julio San- chez. David Whiteman. Coach Lloyd. 3rd Row: John Parks. Joe David Johnson, John Perryman, Melvin Harris. Jeff Ball. Larry Hull. John Marrs. Bill Wolfenbarger. Ray Santin, Shane Bridges. Charlie Wise. Trevor Watkins. Ernie Quintana. D. J. Peton. Andrew Ellis. Steve Taylor. Jeff Brinkman. Mark Hammer. Mase Ramey. Roger Allen. Jay Scott Johnson — Ballboy Not Pic- tured: Robert Grogan. Tom Weaver. David Gaines. Picture Right — Chad Trahan talks things over with Coach Culwell and Coach Canfield. 44 Sports This page compliments of: JORDAN CONSTRUCTION 123 S. Broadway Tecumseh. OK 598-2169 Savages Miss Playoffs by One Game 1987-88 Savage football season was one of mixed emotions. The Left — Steve Taylor and Scott Belanger smash a Chieftain. beginning was filled with anticipation as 18 Seniors worked for Tecumseh's first playoff berth in over a decade. An extremely potent defense struggl- ed all year to qualify the Savages for post-season play but it just was not enough. The season ended 4-6, but in the players hearts and minds it was 10-0! Left — Jason Melot and others hunt down another Chieftain. Above — Larry Hull bites the dust in Seminole game. Above Left — David Gaines breaks out in the open for another long gain. Left — Guy Jackson leads the way for the Savages. This page compliments of: BEAUTY BOUTIQUE 119 N. Broadway 598-5515 Tecumseh. OK 74873 Sports 45 Future Stars Go 7-0 The 1987 Junior Varsity team was the first to go undefeated since the mid 1970's. The young Savages used the talents of several athletes to combine a potent offense with a crushing defense. The next three years of Savage football will definitely show the hard work of this year's Junior Varsity squad. Upper Left: Jeff Brinkman watches teammate Jeff Ball fighting for yardage. Upper Right: Quarterback Ray Santin awaits a snap. Right: Andrew Ellis takes out four Redskins as Jeff Ball breaks one. Jeff Ball takes pitch from captured Ray Santin. Savage Pow-Wow. 46 Sports «7 Freshmen End Season On Good Note Charge!! Picture Above — Coach Murray. Coach Lloyd. James Brownlie. Ron Hillman. Kevin Thomasson. Kerry Smith, Chad Westervelt. Richie Luster. Jon Arnett. J. T. Walker. James Kealey. Coach Johnson. Coach Canfield. 2nd Row: Bernard Johnson. Shawn McCarroll. Keith Bowie, Cal Branson. Dustin Brand. Chad Watson. Chris Stone. Alan Risinger. Charlie Kinard, Dayton Whiteman. Eric Rogers. 3rd Row: James Fultz. Wade Stuteville. Shannon Alkie. Travis Gates. William Arrett. Bill Hodges. Darren Shields. Joey Womack. Mike Pearson. This page compliments of: HIGGINS G SON ROOF TRUSS CO. Rt. 4 Box 130 Tecumseh. OK 997-3455 Sports 47 Freshman Gain Kneeling: Collette Stearman. Stephanie Shirey. Michelle Wren. Chevella Gaines. Stan- ding: Pattie Bowie. Stacy Shields. Nicquel Morris. Angela Hurst. Tina Oliver, Katie Turner. Mr Elkouri. WE The 1987-1988 Freshman girls' record 9-8 they 45 Dale 55 52 Wewoka 27 58 St. Mary’s 19 34 Konawa 44 32c Bethel 37 55 Holdenville 33 31 Shawnee 33 38 Ada 40 75 Wewoka 36 24 Dale 33 49 Holdenville 19 35 Seminole 15 46 Bethel 52 33 Asher 34 60 Seminole 43 42 Shawnee 33 45 Ada 35 48 Sports Stacy Shields drives for two. Golden Experience Kneeling: Dru Tischer, Dayton Whiteman. Jeff Cooper. Travis Sing. Brian Parks. Robbie Red- ding. Travis Gates. Michael Hembree. Jeremy Stewart. Standing: Todd Wilson. Mike Pearson. Chuck Floyd. Chad Watson. Richie Luster. Joey Womack. Rich Hawk. Brian Kennedy. Destry Newman. Jeff Cooper goes up over the crowd. 1987-1988 Freshman record 12-7 Dale THEY 35 Wewoka 51 St. Mary's 48 McLCXJD 16 Meeker 39 Holdenville 41 Shawnee 65 Ada 37 Wewoka 45 Dale 38 Holdenville 47 Seminole 41 Bethel 40 Maud 35 Bethel 29 Seminole 51 McLCXJD 22 Shawnee 42 Ada 20 Sports 49 What a stud! Brian at the line Let me in here! 4 Surfin’ US.A. Air Schimmel US 1987-88 Record 20-8 THEM 75 McLoud 52 75 We wok a 37 93 Bethel 53 83 Seminote 60 61 Dale 44 48 Noble 44 35 Konawa 36 79 Hoidenville 59 53 Shawnee 63 65 Dale 53 64 Bethel 56 66 Maud 83 58 Asher 59 62 We wok a 58 60 Ada 49 75 McLoud 84 57 Seminole 49 70 Hoidenville 76 52 Dale 49 58 Ada 56 39 Shawnee 37 48 Seminole 49 62 McLoud 52 67 Prague 58 50 Bristow 43 59 Blackwell 47 56 Chandler 55 47 Harr ah 52 I thought I saw a poddy tat. 50 Sports This page compliments of: FLICK CITY 625 N. Broadway Tecumseh. OK Savage Hoopsters Show Off Talents Not just another lay-up. Psychopathic rebounder Even when they missed the state tournament by six points, the 1987-88 savages had an extremely successful season. Raw athletic ability combined with sportsmanship and style made this year's basketball squad the most potent in recent years. Although the team is losing four key senior players, achieving the state playoffs next year is very realistic. Front. L-R: Jeff Kieffer, Joe Johnson. Shawn Hill, Jerry Martin. Steve Taylor. Jeff Ball. Larry Hull. Brian Capps. Back. L-R: Marty Lewis. Fred Sowders. Eric Schimmel, Steve Romberg. Junior Lowden. Terry Ball, Chad Trahan. Jason Bender. Roger Owen. Brad Walck. This page compliments of: POTT COUNTY BOOKSTORE East Main Shawnee. OK 273-3400 Sports 51 Varsity Lady Savages. Standing. L to R: Kerri Ledford. Coach Worley. J. J. Schulte, Stacie O'Bright, Dana Hunter. Terri Gibson, Shelly Richardson. Veronica Stephens. Shawna Beard. Coach Lawson. Kneeling: Traci Thompson. Amy Myers. Cathy Chip- man. Kelli Wilson. Brooke Spicer, Holly Bourland. Sherry Mason. Shelly Taylor. The Shooting Savages. L to R: J. J. Schulte. T. Thompson. H. Bourland. D. Hunter. Holly plays “D. Coach Lawson talks with his players. This page compliments of: 52 Sports TECUMSEH MEDICAL CLINIC 202 W Highland Tecumseh. OK 598-6595 Lady Savages Produce Golden Season The Tecumseh Lady Savages turned out another excellent year with a record of 21-5, with season highlights such as a victory over Mustang, then ranked 0 1, and the District title. The Lady Savages also had players ranked in the state: Dana Hunter was ranked 8 in scoring and 14 in Field Goal percentage. Traci Thompson was m in 3-point Field Goal percentage. The 08 spot in rebounding belonged to Shelly Taylor, and Shelly Richardson and Shelly Taylor were ranked 017 21 respectfully in steals. Overall the Lady Savages were 7 in total offense with 1.548 points scored with an average of 59.5 points, and rank- ed 011 in total defense with 1,099 points allowed with an average of 42.3. 1987-88 Record 21-5 OS THEM 51 McLoud 42 74 Wewoka 24 61 Bethel 44 54 Seminole 48 96 Choctaw JV 29 54 McLoud 52 56 Dale 46 78 Holdenville 33 56 Shawnee 39 64 Dale 50 52 Chickasha 47 49 Mustang 48 45 Thomas 52 72 Wewoka 39 54 Ada 42 72 McLoud 31 83 Seminole 51 76 Holdenville 21 45 Dale 46 44 Ada 48 54 Shawnee 38 52 Bethel 32 47 McLoud 39 46 Prague 48 73 Cushing 54 40 Millwood 56 Shawna and J. J. before the game. Shelly looks for the open person. Shelly gears up for action. Sports 53 Larry and Lloyd give advice You sure are ugly! SAVAGE RECORD US THEM 27 Harrah 42 30 Collinsville 42 33 Pawnee 33 48 Cushing 30 41 Western Heights 33 42 MeLoud 34 32 Sulphur 40 42 Durant 33 27 Ada 40 24 Newcastle 51 31 Shawnee JV 42 41 Chandler 23 24 Bethel 54 26 McGuinness 39 Ernie stops for a rest Front Row. L-R: Steve Underwood. Larry Stafford. Roger Allen. Edward Selman. Ernie Quintana. Mark Hammer. John Marrs. Jaff Baugh. Row Two: Craig Thoendel. Jeff Thompson. Carl Daugherty. Craig Hudson. Tyre Love. Shane Pennington. Scott Belanger Row Three: Bobby Edwards, Jak Kelly. Vince Kalka. Shane Bridges. Scott Culbreath, Charlie Wise. David Whiteman. Coach Canfield. Sports 55 Girls Get the Gold The Tecumseh girls' tennis team earn- ed a record of 4-1 with a season highlight of a victory of the Tecumseh tournament which included: Anadarko, Seminole, Pauls Valley, Hugo, Elk City, Weather- ford, Byng, Choctaw, and Oklahoma Christian School. The girls had individual highlights of 1 singles. Tawana Holton with a record of 6-2, and 2 singles. Amy Straughan with a record of 6-2. Traci Thompson and Kelli Wilson had a record of 7-1 in 1 doubles, and Laine Magdalena and Tera Holton finished the season 3-3. The girls ended their season with Regional Championship honors, and a 3rd place finish in state. The 1987-88 Girls' Varsity Team, L to R: Traci Tawana Holton, Amy Straughan, and Kelli Wilson. Thompson. Laine Magdalena. Tera Holton. Laine: A real swinger. Kelli Playing Enthused. Tera runs for a shot. 56 Tennis Boys Net Golden Season The Tecumseh Boys' Tennis Team had a record of 2-3 with tournament highlights of a 1st place win in the Tecumseh Tournament and a 3rd place finish in the Elk City and Choctaw Tournaments. The boys’ teams was Regional cham- pions with a 4th place finish in 1 singles by Greg Stone and a 3rd place finish in 2 singles by Clayton Hickox. They also had 1 st place honors in 1 doubles taken by Blake Snider and Mike McClure, and a 2nd place finish in 2 doubles by Chad Bowlan and Zac Cooper. The boys finished 7th in state. Boys' Record US THEM 1 Shawnee 8 2 Pauls Valley 4 2 Ada 7 8 Cushing 1 9 Byng 0 Boys’ Varsity Team. L to R: Chad Bowlan. Zac Cooper. Clayton Hickox. Mike Mc- Clure, Blake Snider, Greg Stone. Mr. Snider. Blake primed and ready. Mike and Blake warm up Tennis 57 Savages Hit 1988 Varsity Baseball Team, Top Row, L to R: Jon Gregg, Junior Lowden. Chad Trahan, Ted Shankle. Kody Praytor, Joe David Johnson, Michael Trice. Second Row: Coach Lewis, Julio Sanchez, Jeff Ball, Brian Capps. Scott Belanger. Larry Hull. Jason Meiot, Coach Elkouri. Front Row: Coach Johnson. Jeff Cooper, Todd Minness, Larry Stafford. Steve Taylor, Jeremy Stewart. The Tecumseh Savage Varsity Baseball Team finished the year 26-12. Cinder the guidance of Coach Elkouri, the Savages rack- ed up wins over Bethel in the District Tourna- ment, and Cushing and Byng in the Regional Tournament. Scoringwise, the Savages scored 281 runs while only giving up 134 runs. The Savages made it to the final game of the Regional Tournament only to lose 9-6 to Byng. Junior swings for the fence. 58 Sports Mew Heights Jeff Ball Gets an award gw Larry wants the RBI. STONEWALL STONEWALL SASAKWA SASAKWA DALE DALE NOBLE TUTTLE BLANCHARD NOBLE EARLSBORO BETHEL ASHER KONAWA McLOUD BETHEL HOLDEN VMXE DALE DALE BYNG BYNG McLOUD BETHEL BETHEL SHAWNEE SHAWNEE HARRAH ADA LATTA SHAWNEE SHAWNEE JONES JONES BETHEL CUSHING- BYNG- BYNG- BYNO- • DENOTES DISTRICT - DENOTES REGIONAL P - « •-------------™ 1988 JV Baseball Team. Standing: Mike Pearson. Dm Tischer. Coach Johnson. Joey Womack. Mike Trice. Kneeling: Ron Hillman. Eric Rogers. Jeremy Stewart. Jeff Pope Not Pictured: Joe David Johnson. Jon Gregg. Chad Watson. James Brownlie 0 V Scott trots home. Sports Softball Program Improves in Third Year The softball team in only its third year sported a 15-11 record. The success of the program was partially due to the outstanding play of Dana Hunter, junior, Holly Bourland and Shawna Beard, both seniors. Other seniors, who will be missed next year, are An- drea Peton and Shelly Richardson. The highlight of the season came when the Lady Savages beat Bethel 2-1. Bethel went on to win the state title. Brandi Walker and Holly Bourland Guard the base. Softball Team. Back Row: Coach Weir. Tam- mie Seaton. Andrea Peton. Shelly Richard- son. Shawna Beard. Hol- ly Bourland. Coach Worley. Front Row: Pat- ty Bowie. Brandi Walker. Lori Gilbert. Dana Hunter. Monica Lam. Shannon Johnson. Cyn- thia MaGaha. Monica Lam slides for home against Me Loud. 60 Sports Track Enters the Record Book The track team did well this year with 3 state qualifiers and a very talented freshman squad. The 3 state qualifiers were Ricky Gage in the discus, Sherry Mason in the 300 meter hurdles, and Tina Oliver in the long jump. The girls' squad won the No- ble Invitational Meet and finish- ed 2nd in the Prague and Wetumka meets. Kenneth Jacobs was a very strong force in the hurdles, while the team broke the record in the 2 mile relay and Brooke Spicer got the record for the mile run. Senior Track Squad. Back Row: Ken- neth Jacobs, Roger Owen, Guy Jackson. Jack Haley. Ricky Gage. Clark Kinkade. Coach Murray. Front Row: Kerri Ledford. J. J. Schulte. Shel- ly Taylor. Sherry Mason. Track Squad. Top Row: Angela Cooper. Jennifer Montgomery. Jeff Minis. Clark Kinkade. Ricky Gage. Steve Holland. Terry Motley. Coach Williams. Jeff Kieffer. D. J. Peton. Eric Rigg. Ed Selman. Coach Murray. Middle Row: Kerri Ledford. Roger Owen. Marc Stagner. Rick Hill. David Gaines. Ken- neth Jacobs. Guy Jackson. Jack Haley. John Parks. Angela Harrell. Tah nee Yates. Front Row: Tina Oliver. J. J. Schulte. Shelly Taylor. Sherry Mason. Chevella Gaines. Colette Stearman. Stephanie Shirey, Kari Putnam. Brooke Spicer. Stephanie Roland. Sports 61 Senior Athletes Go on, Ever since the 9th grade, the seniors have had a great influence on the sports program of Tecumseh High. From Football to track, they gave it their all. always saying I want in Coach or I can ace her this time. With the Spirit Club solidly behind them shouting Go Savages.” the Athletes of Tecumseh High made their parents, coaches, teachers, and school very proud of them. After graduation, some may go on to college sports and try to go on to the professional level. Some may make it. but many more won't. But for the rest of their lives, the memories of high school will always live in their hearts and minds. J. J. is up away Sr. Track team members together for the last time. Jak Kelly: Super Savage Sr Basketball Girls + 2 62 Sports But Memories Remain Julio Swings away No, I didn't know Dnstein Wrestled. Shellys, Richardson Taylor, get ready for the rebound. All-Around Athlete Larry Hull gets a breather. Sports 63 T.H.S. STUDENTS SENIOR CLASS 1988 AILEY. JOSEPH ALLEN. ROGER ARCHER. DESIREE BARNETT. JEFF BARTON. JAY BEARD. SHAWNA BELANGER. SCOTT BENNETT. LISA BINACJ, LORI BONE. KENNY BOCJRLAND. HOLLY BOWIE. MICHELLE BOWIE. PAM BROWN. CARLENE CARTER. AMY CHIPMAN. CATHERINE 66 Seniors We’re not crazy — We’re just Seniors. Once upon a time, this was the Senior float. COLBERT. JAMIE COLLINS. TONY COUEY. STACY CROY. CHERRI CUNNINGHAM. STEVE DANCER. DEANNA DANIELS. JERRY DANYEUR. GAYLA DANYEUR. KAYLA DAUGHERTY. CARL DeWEBER. ERIC DUSTMAN. BRENT EDWARDS. BOBBY EVERETT. DARREN FULLBRIGHT. DAWNA Seniors 67 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT ... Congratulations, Ricky! Congratulations, Kenneth! Ricky. Not only did we break your plate, we burn t your room! We love you very much! Love, Mom. Dad, 6 Rusty Congratulations! Good luck in everything you do. Love, Ma Ricky Joe Gage, Jr. Kenneth Jacob Congratulations, Jason! Congratulations, Shawna! Jason: We are proud to be your parents. Give 100% in everything you do. Wishing you the best of everything. We love you, Mom and Dad Jason Melot May the best of everything come your way. You're the greatest! We love you. Mom, Dad, Shelly, Grandma. Pa Pa and Debbie Shawna Beard 68 Seniors GOLDEN MEMORIES Congratulations, Desiree! Congratulations, Kerri! We are proud of you your ac- complishments. Our love goes u)ith you as you begin your life as an adult. Always put Cod first and you will have the peace and contentment that only He can give if you allow Him to guide you. We love you. Mom You 're a part of a new generation, You can be shy as well as quite bold. With your indepen- dent innocence You're always a joy to behold. We love you, Mom and Dad Desiree Archer Kerri Ledford Congratulations! Congratulations, Tony! Stacy Sammy, Thank you for caring enough to make it this far. We know the future holds wonder- ful things for you. Best wishes always. We love you. Your Parents Tony, You will never know how much we love you. You can reach whatever goals you set for yourself. We are proud of you. Keep your faith. Love, Mom, Dad, Chad. Cheri Craig Sammy Nye, Stacy Scott Tony Collina Seniors 69 GAGE. RICKY GONDOS. STACY GUTIERREZ. EUGENE HAASE. DAVID Senior Favorites FRIENDLIEST — Ricky Gage and Shoba Howell MOST POPULAR — Larry Hull and Shawna Beard BEST DRESSED — Jay Smith and Desiree Archer MOST TALENTED — Chase Rutledge and Angel Sparks MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED — Craig Thoendel and Sherry Mason HALEY. JACK HALL. BILLY HALL. VAUGHN HAMMER. MARK HARRIS. RODNEY HEMBREE. MELISSA HODGES. DEE HOWELL. SHOBA HULL. LARRY JACKSON. GORDON JACKSON. GUY 70 Seniors JACOBS. KENNETH JAGGERS. MIKE JONES. SHANA KALKA. VINCE KESLER. RAY KIDNEY. J.R. KIDNEY. SPENCE KIEPFER. PAUL KINKADE. CLARK KNOLES. TONY KREFT. CHRISTY LACKEY. ANGIE Seniors 71 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT ... Congratulations, Spence! Congratulations, Shannon! Look to your future seek out the goals you've set for yourself; it can be as exciting and wonder- ful as the past. Thank you for being a wonderful son and brother. We are proud to be your parents. We love you. Dad, Mom and Steven Sis, you've finally made it and we both couldn't be more proud. blow is the time to set your goals in life and work to achieve them. We love you very much, Mom and Dad Spence Kidney Shannon Wood Congratulations, Vaughn! Congratulations, DeAnna! The years have pass- ed so fast. You have made us very proud Love, Mom, Paul, John Vaughn Hall “Dee Dee , We are very proud of you. Good luck at col- lege. We hope that your Mustang (Rod) will get you there and back. May God bless you always. Love, Mom, Dad, Cheeks, and all your family DeAnna Dancer 72 Seniors GOLDEN MEMORIES Congratulations, Angie! Congratulations, Roger! Happiness is Graduation! Now it 's time to get a job, so you can buy your own clothes and a new car. Congratulations, Angie Doodle! Love. Mom Dad You must set goals and then work hard to reach them. We know you can do it. Love ya, Mom Dad Angie Lackey Roger Owen Congratulations, Bobby! Congratulations, Melissa! Congratulations to the best son and brother a family could ever have. Love always. Mom, Dad Kim Bobby Edwards Sugar Baby, Thanks so much for the wonderful memories and those to come. Be happy. We love you more. Mom, Michael, and Bobby Melissa Hembree Seniors 73 LEDFORD. KERRI LOVE, TYRE MARRS, JOHN MASON. SHERRY Favorites CLASS CLOWNS — Jerry Daniels and Lori Binau MOST ATHLETIC — Larry Hull and Holly Bourland WITTIEST — Tony Collins and Sherry Mason MR. 6 MISS THS — Eric Schimmd and Amy Straughan CUTEST — Ricky Gage and Shawna Beard MATTHEWS. SANDRA MAULDING. ALICIA McLESKEY, ANITA MELOT. JASON MOORE. DAVID MOORE. ELIZABETH MORAN. RIC NEWMAN. RICKY NINNESS. SHELLEY NYE. SAMMY O’SHELL. SHANNON 74 Seniors OGLESBY. GREG OWEN. ROGER PARKS. CHRIS PAXSON. CLINT PENNINGTON. SHANE PETON. ANDREA POPE. KELLI POTTS. SUE PUCKETT. CINDY QUINTANA. ERNIE RECORD. PAUL RICHARDSON. SHELLY Seniors 75 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT ... Congratulations, Billy! Son, the future is yours now. We wish you happiness and success. You will always hold first place in our hearts. We love you so very much. Mom and Dad Billy Hall, Jr. Congratulations, Shelley! You Anally made it. Love, Mom Shelley Ninness CONGRATULATIONS, SHELLEY! Veronica Stephen Rub a dub-dub our senior in a tub! Thanhs for the love and joy you've brought into our lives, from then and through the years. With all our love. Dad Mom Congratulations, Veronica! Seniors are 1. SENIORS NOT PICTURED CINDLE. VICKY; FOLKS, JASON; GREGORY, LARRY; HILL. SERENA; HOWELL, DONNA; JACKSON, GREG; KELLY, JAK; MACK, GLENDA; NGN LEY, MARK; ROBERTS. KEVIN; SMITH. M JAY; SPILLERS. GRETCHEN; WEBB, SCOOTER; WOHNOGTKA, KATHRYN; WOOD, SHANNON 76 Seniors SANDERS. BRIDGET SANDERS. DUANE SCHIMMEL. ERIC SCHULTE. J.J. SMITH. CRAIG SMITH. JAY SPARKS. ANGEL STANSELL. DONNA 78 Seniors ROMBERG. STEPHEN RUST. KIM RUTLEDGE. CHASE SANCHEZ. JULIO SCOTT. STACY SHANKLE, TED SHORT. SHERRI SIGMAN. BART MRS WEIR. SPONSOR MR. CANFIELD. SPONSOR Not Pictured: MRS. KIDNEY. SPONSOR MR LLOYD. SPONSOR TAYLOR. SHELLY THOENDEL. CRAIG TIPTON. ANGEL WATKINS. TRACI WERY. RICHARD WILLIAMS. CHAD WOMACK. ANGI WRIGHT. GENA Seniors 79 STEPHEN. VERONICA STONE. GREG STRAUGHAN. AMY SWIFT. BRENT TARVER. LORI Juniors The Juniors put in a lot of overtime to build the Homecoming float. The pay-off was worth it,because the Juniors took first place with their unique design. Junior class sponsors Mr. Davis, Mrs. Dallam, and Ms. Harned donated their blood, sweat, and tears on the project. (Right) Robert Grogan and Adam Trojanowski — two Juniors determin- ed to enjoy life. ABRAMS. MELISSA ANDERSON. JEFF ANNANDERS. DANIEL BALES. SHAWN BALL. JEFF BALL. TERRY BEDDO. JOHNNY BERNARD. KRISTY BLANKENSHIP. GLEN BLYTHE. GINGER BOHANNON. LA JUAN BOLAND. AMITY BOWLAN. CHAD BREWER. CINDY BRIDGES. SHANE BROWNING. TIM BUCY. CHARLOTTE BOLLARD. CHRISTA BURLISON. SCOTT CAPPS. BRIAN CARTWRIGHT. BRANDON CEARLEY. CARLA CHAMBERS. RICHARD CLARK. CHAD 80 Juniors Catch the Win’’ was an appropriate title for the Juniors' first place float Junior Class Officers Sponsors Back row: Brian Webb. Mr Davis. Terry Ball Front row: Mrs. Dallam. Brian Capps. Heather French. Ramona Greeting. Ms. Harned CLEMENS. TRACY CLEMMONS. JOHANNA CLEMMONS. KATY CLICK. CATHY CLOCK. TIMMY COLEMAN. SALLY COOPER. ANGELA COCJEY. JASON COWAN. RICKY COWHERD. KIM CRACKEL. TERRA CREEK.TERRY CRISP. TAMMI CROCKETT III. SAM CROOCH. ADAM CCJLBREATH, SCOTT DAVIS. JERRY EGGLESTON. BRITTANY ELLIS. ANDREW FLESHER. MARK FOLKS. SHEILA FORRESTER. LORI FRENCH. HEATHER FRY. JEREMY Juniors 81 GHERING. MICHAEL GIBBS. AMY GONZALES. LISA GRAY. LORI GRAY. TIM GREELING. RAMONA GRIFFIN. REBECCA GROGAN. ROBERT HALL. MIKE HARRIS. MELVIN HAWKINS. CHRIS HERIN. STEPHEN HICKOX. CLAYTON HOLLAND. STEVE HOLT. KRISTI HOLTON. TAW ANA HOLTON. TERA HOUCK. TERESA HOWELL. TERRI HUNTER. DANA HYDEN. KIMBERLY INDA, HEATHER INGRAM. BEVERLY IVES. ANDREA JOHNSON. JOHN JOHNSON. SHANNON KELLY. JASON KENNEDY. JAMIE KIEFFER. KIRK KILLIAN. DAVID KOCHICK. USA LAM. MONICA LARSON. BETTY LARSON. DAVID LITTLETON. CRYSTAL LITTLETON. RUTH LITTLETON. TAMI LOVE. STEVE LOYD. KRISTA MAGDALENA. LAINE MARTINEZ. HEATHER MATHEWS. SHELLY 82 Juniors McAFEE. AMY McClure, mike McGOWAN. MARGARET MEEKS. GENEVIEVE MINIX, JEFF MONTGOMERY. J ACQUIT A MOORE. MATT MORGAN. ERNIE MORRISON. JERRY MOTLEY. DON MYERS. AMY NINNESS. TODD O BRIGHT. STACIE OGLESBY. TINA PARKER. FONDA Juniors 83 PARRIS. TAMI PERKINS. STEPHANIE PERRY. LON PLUMLEE. ALISA PRAYTOR. KODY RAMEY. MASE REEVES. ROBERT RUST. MISTIE SEATON. TAMMIE SEAWRIGHT. CAROL SING. PAM SNIDER. BLAKE STAFFORD. LARRY STEVER. NANCY STROUD. HOLLY STUTEVILLE. AMBER TAYLOR. STEVE THOMPSON. CLAYTON This is not one of my better days. Dressed and ready for the Prom. 84 Juniors THOMPSON. JEFF THOMPSON. TRACI TRAHAN. CHAD TROJANOWSKI. ADAM TURNER. AL UNDERWOOD. STEVE UPTON. PAUL VANDUSEN. PATSY VASSAUR. DARREN WALCK, STACY WEAVER. TOM WEBB. BRIAN WHITEMAN. DAVID WILLIAMS. LARIE WILSON. KELLI WILSON. TONI WOLFE. SHERRY Geometry does this to me. Juniors 85 JUNIORS NOT PICTURED: SHANE ALLEN. ASH BATTESE. ROBERT FELLOWS. TERRY FLICK. DAVID GAINES. JOSH KIEFFEL, RENEE KITCHELL AND STEVE LIDER 86 Juniors Sophomores Sophomores spent many hours building their Homecoming float. While it did not win first place, it certainly was the most colorful float at the Homecoming parade. The float was built at the home of Sophomore Bill Wolfinbarger. Sponsors Mrs. Chlouber, Mrs. Shoemaker, and Mrs. Elder donated their ef- forts to the cause, with beautiful results. (Right) D.J. Peton and Staci Chaffin — Sophs with positive outlooks ABNEY. JOHNNY ABNEY. RICHARD AKINS. JOHN ANTHONY. CHERYL ARMITAGE. STARLA ARMS. TONYA AUSTIN. LISA BAUGH. JEFF BLACK. JASON BLAIN. CHRIS BLOCK. JASON BONE. MISTY BREZNY. DANNY BRINKMAN. JEFF BROCK. CHRISTI BULLARD. MELISSA BURGE SON. JENNIFER CARTER. SHAWNA CARTER. TRACIE CHAFFIN. STACI CHLOUBER. MICHELE CINDLE. LEE CLEVELAND. GROVER CLOUGHLY. NICHOLE 88 Sophomores “Savages Light (Jp The Sky Sophomore Float for Homecoming Sophomore Class Officers: Front Row: Terry Motley. Cody Rutledge. Staci Chaffin Back Row: Michele Chlouber, Amy Keel COFFEY. SHARI COOPER. ZAC COWAN. BROCK COX. RICKI DAVIS. CHARLIE DUGGINS. CRISTI EASLEY. APRIL ETCHIESON, RUSSELL FINCH. JENNY FLEMING. SHAWN FULLBRIGHT. TIM GIBSON. TERRI GILBERT. LORI GRAY. SHAWNA GRAY. TONY GREGG. JON GUTIERREZ. BRANDON HAMMONS. BRYAN HART. TAMARA HAWKINS. TENNIA HENSLEY. AMANDA HERRERA. JAIME HILL. ANGEL HILL. RICK Sophomores 89 HILL. SHAWN HOLLAND. AMANDA HCIDON, NICHOLE HUDSON. CRAIG HUMPHREY. KARI HURST. TANYA JOHNSON. JAMES JOHNSON. JOE JUDY. AMY KEEL. AMY KENNEDY. CHRISTY KENNEDY. TODD KIDNEY. STEVEN KIDWELL. TAMMY KIEFFER. JEFF KILLIAN. JENNIFER KNOLES. TINA LEONARD. PETE LOWDEN. JUNIOR LOWDEN. SCOTT LOWERY. JOHNNY MARTIN. JEFF MARTIN. JERRY McGAHA. CYNTHIA McMAHAN. ERIC MEDLOCK. MIKE MONTGOMERY. KRISTIE MOTLEY. TERRY NANCE. ALISHA OLIVER. STARLA OSWALD. DAVID PARKER. KACY PARKER. SHANTEL PARKS. JOHN PATTEN. DAVA PERRYMAN. JOHN PETON, D.J. POPE. AUDREY POPE. CLIFFORD POTTER. MARK POTTS. DANNY PUTNAM. AARON 90 Sophomores QUINTANA. CINDY QUINTANA. RUDY RATH. AMY REED. MARY RIGG. ERIC RIOJAS. RICK RUSSELL. MIKE RUTLEDGE. CODY SAMS. ANDREW SAMUELSON. HEATHER SANDERS. BRIAN SANTIN. RAY SELMAN. EDWARD SHELTON. JENNIFER SIMS. CRAIG Sophomores 91 SISCO. WES SMITH. MELANNE SMITH. TWILA SOCJDERS. FRED SOWDER. ANGELA SPICER. BROOKE SPOON. EDWARD ST. CLAIR. MELONIE STAGNER. MARC STANSELL. DOYLE STEWART. BOBBY STRYKER. VIKKI THOENDEL. NICHOLE TILBURY. JEREMY TROUT, BILLY UNDERWOOD. MARGIE UNDERWOOD. TIM VANSICKLE. CHARLES WALKER. BRANDI WATKINS. TREVOR WEBB. RONNIE WHITE. DARREL WHITE. TEANA WILLIAMS. MELANIE WILSON. JENNIFER WISE. CHARLIE WOLFINBARGER. BILL YOUNG. TERRY ZIENTEK. JOHN We re special and we know it! Sophomores not pictured: BATES, MICHAEL; BENDER. JASON; BROWN, JOE; BCIRTON, KELLI; DAVIS, HARLAN; KEETON, CHRIS; POWERS, BRENT; WOOD, ANDREA; BLASSINGAME, JOE 92 Sophomores Freshmen The Freshman Class worked overtime putting together their Homecom- ing float. They met at Randon Hurst’s house and completed the task, but not without pitfalls. Ran- don’s dog had the misfor- tune of falling from the trailer and breaking his leg. Luckily, it mended with TLC and time. Class sponsors Mr. Hun- saker, Mrs. Marriott, and Mr. Walck initiated the project. (Right) Amy Blankenship G Chevella Gaines — two-of-a-kind ALKIRE. SHANNON ALLEN. MICHAEL ANDERSON. CHRIS ARNETT. JONATHAN ARNETT. WILLIAM ACJTRY. BRYAN BAKER. DAWN BARNES. MARNIE BARRETT. LAURIE BIBB. JOSIE BLANKENSHIP. AMY BOWIE. KEITH BOWIE. PATTY BRAND. DUSTIN BRANSON. CAL BREWER. MICHELLE BROWN. MELISSA BROWN. MISTE BROWNING. TONYA BROWNLIE. JAMES BRYCE. RACHEL BUCY. MARICA BUNCH. OCTAVIA CLINKENBEARD. TOBY 94 Freshmen Bag the Chieftains” Freshman Homecoming Float Freshman Class Officers Front Row: Stacy Shields. Colette Stearman. Chelley Brewer Back Row: Angie Hurst, Stephanie Shirey CONLEY. VICKI COOK. NEIL COOPER. JEFF CROUCH. DOUG DANCER. KRISTIE DAVIDSON. SHAWN DAVIS. TAMARA DICKSON. CHRIS DICKSON. NATHAN DRISKILL. JEFF DUGGINS. KARA DUSTMAN. JAMI EASLY. MARK EDWARDS. ALICIA EDWARDS. KIM EFFINGER. TONY ENGLISH. SANDRA EUTSLER. AARON EVERETT. MEREDITH FARRIS. DAWN FLEMING. GINA FLOYD. CHUCK FOLKS. BRENDA FRY. STEVE Freshmen 95 FULTZ. JAMES GAINES. CHEVELLA GATES. TRAVIS GUTIERREZ. TISHA HARRELL. ANGELA HARRIS. CHRISTINA HAWK. JAMES HEMBREE. MICHAEL HENDERSON. SHELLY HERNDON. KIMBERLY HILLMAN. RON HODGES. BILL HURST. ANGELA HURST. RANDON JOHNSON. BERNARD JOHNSON. SHANNON KEELEY JR . JAMES KENNEDY. BRIAN KIEFFER. MISTY KINARD. CHARLIE KITCHELL. SHANE LARSON. ROBERT LITTRELL. LISA LOW. CHRIS LUSTER. RICHIE McCARROLL. SHAWN McFarland, gena McLaughlin, clint MIDDLESWORTH. EDI MIDDLETON. ALETHA MILLER. MICHELLE MILLER. REGINA MITCHELL. BRANDI MONEY. VANESSA MONTGOMERY. JENNIFER MOOR. KENNY MOORE. KIT MORRIS. NICQUEL NAIL. GREG NEWMAN. DESTRY NEWTON. JAMIE OLIVER. TINA 96 Freshmen PARKER. LASHAWN PARKS. BRIAM PATTEN. TRACY (Top) Kim at her best (Center) Edi in Dreamland (Left) Pucker up. Travis. PEARSON. MIKE PERRY. SHARRISA POPE. JEFFREY PULSE. STEPHANIE PUTNAM. KARI RAMEY. CHRYSTAL REDDING. ROBBIE REED. JO DAWN REEVES. TONY RICHARDSON. SCOTT RISINGER. ALAN ROBERTS. JOHNNIE Freshmen 97 ROBISON. AMBER ROE. MARSHA ROGERS. ERIC ROHER. BOBBY ROLAND. STEPHANIE SANDERS. MELANIE SCHEUERMAN. BECKY SHIELDS, DARREN SHIELDS. STACY SHIREY. STEPHANIE SING. TRAVIS SLOAN. KEVIN SMITH. KERRY SNEED. DARLA SOUTHWELL. SHELBY SPARKS. ANITA SPURGIN. STEPHANIE STARNES. KRISTINA STEARMAN. COLETTE STEWART. DORSEY STEWART. JEREMY STOKES. BARBARA STONE. CHRIS STONE. PHILLIP STUTEVILLE. WADE THOMASSON. KEVIN TISCHER. DRU TRICE. MICHAEL TURNER. KATIE VALENTINE. ISRAEL VAN METER. RUSTY VAN DUSEN. SHARON VAUGHN.KENT 96 Freshmen WALDEN. STACY WALKER. J.T. WALLGREN. TERESA WATSON. CHAD WEAVER. MICHAEL WEBSTER. DALINA WEST. SHAWN WESTERVELT. CHAD WHITEMAN. DAYTON WILLIAMS. USA WILSON. TODD WOFFORD. BRIAN Freshmen Not WOHNCXJTKA. JAMES WOMACK. JOEY WREN. MICHELLE YATES. TAHNEE YOUNG. LACY Pictured: COSTA. BRAD; GIBSON. RON; HILL. CRYSTAL; McCATHERN, STEPHEN; PEAKER. MICHELLE; TATE. CASH; WALLS. TERRY You surprised us all. Cal. Are we having fun yet? Freshmen 99 T.H.S. FACULTY STAFF BALDWIN. LEW BEAUDETTE. LORRAINE BLUE. JAMES; PRINCIPAL CANFIELD. EMMITT CAPPS. ROY CARTER. KEITH CASEY. SYDNEY CHLOUBER. RUTH DALLAM. LESLIE DARBY. PRISCILLA 102 Faculty DAUGHERTY. CAROLYN DAVIS. JON ELDER. MONTRESSA ELKOURI. PAUL EVANS. SHEILA FLEMING. JUDY FORTSON. JOHN GREGORY. ROGER HARNED, ANNE HILLMAN. JOE HUMPHREY. RANDY HUNSAKER. MERLE JOHNSON. JOE KIDNEY. ROSALIE KOCHICK. CLIFFORD LEWIS. MARTY LLOYD. STEVE MARRIOTT. KATHY MASON. GLEN OUT LAND. KATHY SANDLIN. BETTY SHOEMAKER. MARCIA SIKES. JACKIE SNIDER. GEORGE TRICHEL. MARY Faculty 103 WALCK. BRAD WARWICK. NANCY WEBB. RON WEIR. VIRGINIA WELLS. DANNY WOLF. KATHY Secretaries Mary Trahan and Judy Fleming are. as usual, inundated with paperwork. (Far right) John Fortson. head custodian, is the man responsible for the upkeep of the school. ( James Blue. Principal, is the Man in Charge at T.H.S. He. along with Mary Trahan and Judy Fleming, keeps things on an even keel at the high school. 104 BOARD OF EDUCATION (Left) JIM MYERS. Superintendent of Tecumseh Public Schools, together with CHARLES SHIELDS. Assistant Superintendent, strive to provide quality education for the youth of Tecumseh. SCHOOL BOARD: Back Row: Ronald Wilson. Clerk; Jesse McCullar Front Row: Anita Sigman; Willis Faye Motley. President; Gerald Barnett. Vice-President School Board 105 TECUMSEH’S GOLD: Come on, Honey — just one little kiss! (Top Center) Hall Monitor (Top Right) All dressed up and nowhere to go! (Right) Where is your English book? FACULTY NOT PICTURED: AVERY, BOB; CULWELL, RON; LAWSON. BUDDY; LEHMANN, DELORES; MURRAY, J.R.; STERLING, DANNY 106 Faculty T.H.S. FACULTY T.H.S. GOLD STANDARD 108 Academics Quality and Excellence IN ACADEMICS Academics 109 Students Compete for the Gold in Interscholastic Meets This year, THS students attended interscholastic meets at OS(J, ECU, Seminole Jr. College, and St. Gregory's Col- lege in the hope of receiving recognition, medals, and in some cases, even money, while representing Tecumseh High School. Pictured Below Left — Half the fun is going and coming. Pictured Below Center — Sewing time .. . again. Pictured Below Right — Sheila Folks, 3rd place winner of High School Drawing II at St. Gregory's. Pictured At Right — Seminole Jr College winners: (L to R) Jay Smith — 2nd in Painting and 3rd in Best Of Art Show. Craig Thoendel — 2nd in Chemistry and Vocabulary. Ronnie Webb — 1st in Drawing. Laine Magdalena — 2nd in Shorthand. Monica Lam — 4th in Chemistry. Teresa Houck — 2nd in US History 110 Academics Pictured To The Far Left — Painting from the Art Show. Left — Tammie Seaton, who won honorable mention at Pan-American Day. Pictured Above Left — Students who placed at St. Gregory's: (L to R) Sheila Folks — 3rd in High School Drawing II. Jay Smith — 1 st in High School Drawing II. honorable Mention in Painting. Best of Show and the $500 St. Gregory Scholarship and Ronnie Webb — 2nd in High School Drawing II. Pictured above — Misti Bone and friends hard at work. Pictured Left — OBU winners: (L to R) Gordon Jackson — 1st in English Literature. Lisa Gonzales — 3rd in General Business. Craig Theondei — 1st in Chemistry. Trace Thompson — 1st in Typing II. Laine Magdalena — 2nd in Shorthand. Ricki Co — 2nd in Typing I. Terry Ball — 1st in US History. Monica Lam — 3rd in Home Ecomonics. Academics 111 Pictured Right: Accelerated English II class: Aaron Putnam. Tanya Hurst, and others. Pic- tured Below: Steve CJnderwood reluctantly leaves geometry class for lunch. Mr. Hunsaker explains possibility of sending students to the moon. Academics 112 Darren Vassaur working — a rare moment in history. This page compliments of: LOVELESS HEATING ♦ AIR CONDITIONING 302 N. Broadway Tecumseh. OK 74873 598-3901 THS Students Excel Amid Academic Changes This year has marked the beginning of important changes in the academics. Weighted classes, something new for THS, are worth a 5.0 A” instead of the usual 4.0 A. A more noticeable difference is the new grading scale. The new grading scale is: A (93-100), B (85-92), C (73-84). D (63-72), and F (0-62). The old grading scale was: A (95-100), B (85-94), C (75-84), D (65-74), F (below 65). A student with a “B average in a weighted class, such as an accelerated English class, would have the same 4.0 average as an A student in a regular or basic English class. 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