Thomas High School - Terrier Yearbook (Thomas, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1968 volume:

i r TERRIER THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL THOMAS, OKLAHOMA HISTORY (TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:) We do not guarantee this history to be entirely accurate for it came from many sources, but we tried, and had a jolly time hunting and prying. (THE ANNUAL STAFF AND SPONSOR) The town of Thomas was dedicated in 1902 on a site that was once Cheyenne-Arapaho Reservation. There were 4000 lots. Two thousand of these were sold at $20 each; the others were reserved for businesses. The town was named for William Thomas, the postmaster. Custer County was once called G county. Residents soon began to plan for a school. The new six- room school was erected on Tenth Street in 1903, at a cost of $10,000. It opened with 188 enrolled. The students ranged in age from 14 to 23, five of whom were married. A. W. Richardson was the first superintendent, and the first school board was George J. Ames, I. B. Odgen, and A. B. Miller. In 1905 the THOMAS TRIBUNE’S yearly subscription rate was fifteen cents. This same year Thomas ranked first in the county with the largest number of eight-year graduates. Thomas was chosen as site for a college in 1909 because of its location in the center of the Fifth District. Looking fur- ther into the matter, we were unable to find anymore infor- mation concerning the subject. The 1910 faculty for Thomas High consisted of R. K. Harris, superintendent, C. L. Honnold and Mrs. Hamilton. The three graduates were Clifford Shaw, Elizabeth Stevick and Mable Arnold. In 1912 land sold around Thomas for $8 an acre. In 1913 admission charges of ten and fifteen cents were paid to attend the graduation exercises. The first records about 4-H Club were found in 1920. The first school newspaper was called The Reflector. Later it changed to Hilltop News. The present high school building was dedicated in 1923 at a cost of $100,000. T. E. Bartlett was superintendent. Cooke, Peterson, and Tresner were on the board. The next building construc- ted was the shop part of the present agriculture building, which was a W. P. A. project. Since then the campus has grown to fifteen acres and five buildings. The gym ano shop combination was built in 1961 at a cost of $110, 000. The lunch room was added later. The circle in front of the school was landscaped in 1932 by faculty members and the people of the town cooperatively. A large THS in flowers was the center of attraction. Two hundred trees were planted around the school at a total cost of $1. 55. They were obtained through the Forestry Service. School colors were once purple and white, once blue and white, and now they are green and white. The mascot is the terrier. 2 The school band was started in 1929 by John Jordan. The first uniforms were red with gold trim. The band has an unbroken series of twenty-nine superior ratings. Uniforms are now green and white. Past directors are H. Lancet, Westmoreland, Cooper and Blehm. The Thomas Terrier Concert Band was selected to represent Oklahoma at the New York World's Fair in 1965. Approximately eighty band members and forty adults made the memorable trip. The first basketball court was outside. In 1907 the Thomas teams had a real indoor court in the Hulme building that now houses the Elite Cleaners. Teams used to walk to Fay, and ride trains to Canton to play games. Typical scores in the TRIBUNE in 1918 were twelve to thirteen with Custer. The first girls' coach was Mrs. Hamilton. The boys teams have played in the state tourneys four times; the girls have participated two times. A 1918 boys' team won the loving cup at SW District Tour- nament by defeating Weather- ford 35-21. Bernard Joy and Roland Beck were selected to the All-Star District Team that year. Lela O'Toole was an All- American forward in '27. This year the girls' team won the state tournament and went on to win third place in the National Tour- nament in Wichita, Kansas. Basketball all-staters have been Denny Old Crow, Marion Yadon, and Donna Hamar. Mary Hutchison, Donna Hamar, and Elaine Switzer were on the 1967 Class B State All-Tournament Team. Football began for the second time for a full season in 1937. Since that time Thomas boys have won seven state championships and have been in the state playoffs about twenty times. The present stadium was built around 1950. All-state football players were Troy Roof, Owen Roof, Ken- neth Roof, Bill Lonebear, Bill Southwell, Nelson Taylor, Donny McDonald, Jack Keller, Terral McKellips, Rusty Kraybill, Larry Crowdis, Richard Keller, Sid Caldwell, David Self, Larry Dob- bins, and Woody Roof. What is now known as FHA was once called FHO, Future Homemakers of Oklahoma. A semes- ter's dues in 1939 was fifteen cents. One of the ways the organization raised funds was by selling fat drippings. A recreation center was organized and opened by the FFA and FHO in 1943. Dr. W. O. Young, a long time Thomas citizen and supporter of schools, brought the first kiln for the home economics department. Kathryn Butler and Mrs. Inman, the home economics instructor, attended the 1964 National FHA convention in Chicago. Pat Self was the 1954-55 state FHA president. FFA began in 1938 with Joe Deeds as the instructor. Since that time there have been 25 State Farmers, two American farmers, four state awards in electrification, seventeen first place land judging trophies, five first place livestock judging trophies, three outstanding county FFA members, five county grand champion barrows and one grand champion steer, one state grand champion barrow at the Tulsa Fair, and eleven Foundation Award winners. 3 L. O. Garner, Jr. was the state’s first place sheep production winner in 1959. In 1962 C. R. Christensen, Jerry Garner, Barton Wherritt, and Darrel Wilson received first place at the Internation- al Land Judging Contest. That same year Ronnie Dobbins received the state and national Southern Region Farm Mechanics Award. Russell Clark received first place in the state’s Co-op Public Speak- ing Contest in 1967. Men who have served as superintendent are A. W. Richardson, Frank Eppley, R. K. Harris, R. M. Caldwell, William Daughtery, J. P. Massey, T. E. Bartlett, S. F. Babb, H. L. Hensley, Charles Forbes, Dee Petree, R. L. McLean, B. C. Pippin, E. K. Hickman and K. K. Sweeney. Mr. Sweeney has been superinten- dent for twenty-nine years. Present faculty members who are alumni of Thomas are Mr. Sweeney, Ken- neth Roof, Melva Huffman, Lois Simpson, and Patty Jo Duncan. The tornado that ripped through Thomas in the spring of 1967 left its mark on the buildings. Nearly $85,000 was spent repairing the gym and school buildings. Seniors who made the WHO’S WHO IN AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOLS in 1967 were Elaine Switzer, Woody Roof, Joyce Eyster and Donna Hamar. Although a school annual has been discussed over the years, this 1967-68 annual is believed to be the first. Its staff was Pat Lazell, Sandra Clayton, Jack Garner, Beth Jackson, Sandra Zimmer- man, Doug Frans, Eithel Simpson, Debby Roof, Carl Keith, and Mrs. Glen Suter, sponsor. 4 CONTENTS Administration -- - 7 Seniors------------------------------------- 13 Juniors ------------------------------------ -21 Sophomores------------------------------------ 25 Junior High--------------------------------- 29 Elementary --- ----------------------------- 37 Organizations------------------------------- 45 Athletics -- - 55 Activities------------------------------------- 67 Favorites -- - — 79 Advertising ---------------------------------- 87 Annual Staff--------------------------------- 103 CAMPUS SIGHTS Music Building Stadium 6 ADMINISTRATION This is the first Yearbook in the history of the Thomas School. Never before has a school annual been prepared and published for our school. It is a new addition to the curriculum. Perhaps a precedent is being set for the future. For me it is an authentic and a well-pre- pared record of many people and of many in- teresting activities and events that have occurred and are continuing to occur in the life of this school and community. SUPERINTENDENT I shall keep my copy and treasure it always. Sincerely, KENNETH K. SWEENEY Kenneth K. Sweeney CHARLES J. ROSS, Principal BOARD of EDUCATION Dick Frans, president; Vernon Chittenden, member; Dales Moses, vice president; Dalbert Dobbins, member; G. L. Alexander, clerk. A THS FACULTY ERNESTINE BLEVINS Third Grade B. A. GARY BROWN Band B. A., M. T. MARY BETH DOUGHTY Junior High English B. A. PATTY JO DUNCAN Second Grade B. S. MELVA HUFFMAN Senior High English Speech B. A., M. T. MARIE KING Vocational Home Economics B. S. DONALD LITSCH Business Education Counselor B. S. EUNICE MERRYMAN First Grade B. S. DENZEL MINYARD Science B. S. 10 TOM MURRAY Sixth Grade B. S., M. T. KENT PENNINGTON Vocational Agriculture B. S. KENNETH ROOF History, Coach B. S. C. JOE ROSS Industrial Arts, Coach B. S., M. S. LONNIE FAYE ROSS Fourth Grade B.S. JIM SANDERS Social Studies, Coach B. S., M. A. LOIS SIMPSON Fifth Grade B. S., M. T. MONA JEAN SUTER Commerce B. A., B. S., M. T. JOHN WILSON Math B. S. I Brit Hidlebaugh Bill Lapel Ralph Combs Theo Gripe COOKS Margaret Meeks Betty Goodson Mary Schmitz BUS DRIVERS SENIORS BACK ROW: Beth Jackson, sgt. at arms; Pat Lazell, treasurer; Albert Hutchison, vice-president. FRONT ROW: Mary Hutchison, secretary; Doug Frans, president; Sandra Zimmerman, reporter; Gene Furnish, sgt. at arms. SWINGIN’ SENIORS . . . MR. AND MRS. R. L. CALDWELL Class Parents DONALD F. LITSCH Sponsor DENZLEP. M1NYARD Sponsor MR. AND MRS. DICK FRANS Class Parents 14 COLORS: Green and White MOTTO: We’re not afraid of tomorrow, for we have seen yesterday, and we love today. FLOWER: Red Rose This year's seniors started off their money making by working the concession stands at the football and basketball games. The senior play, Rest Assured, was presented as another of the seniors’ many projects. The seniors gathered together early in March to decide where they wanted to take the traditional senior trip. Twenty-six seniors and their sponsors, class parents, and guest. Mrs. Huffman left late Saturday on May 4th for Corpus Christi, Texas. On the way, they stopped at San Antonio to visit the HemisFair. While down at Corpus Christi, they went deep-sea fishing, toured a naval base, visited Padre Island, Mott's Dude Ranch, and the Aquarina at San Marcos. Compared to many other senior trip� in which the seniors returned with sun- burns, this year's seniors returned with colds, laryngitis, and three outbreaks of measles! The seniors of 1968 were a milestone in many ways. They were the first class to edit an annual and the last to receive their diplomas from Supt. K. K. Sweeney. On May 21, sixteen boys and twelve girls marched into the auditorium for the last time. This year's class decided to wear both green and white gowns. The Commencement speaker, Lt. Governor George Nigh, commented on the symmetrical class. The class of 1968 won’t be soon forgotten for they have accom- plished much and their honors are many, and they have left their mark for all to see. Right Mr. Wilson? KENNITH BUTLER Track-1,2, 3; FFA-2,3,4; FFA Parliamentarian-2,3, 4. DENNIS CAIN FFA-1,2, 3,4; FFA Reporter-1, 2,3,4; Football-1,2,3,4; Bas- ketball-1,2,3,4; Track-1,2, 3, 4; Play Cast-4; Class Sgt. at Arms-2. LARRY CALDWELL FFA-1,2,3,4; FFA Vice-Presi- dent-4; Outstanding FFA Chap- ter Member-3,4; Outstanding Freshman FFA Member-1; State Farmer-4; 2nd place FFA Agri- culture Mechanics Award-4; Football-1,2; Track-1. ROD CALDWELL Basketball-1,2,3.4; Track-2, 3,4; Play Cast-3,4; Most Popu- lar Senior Boy. 15 SANDRA CLAYTON FHA-1,2, 3, 4; Play Casts-3,4; Class Reporter-1; Class Secre- tary-2; Basketball-1,2, 3; State Honor Society-3; Band-1,2,3, 4; Stage Band-1,2,4; Girls State-3; Football Queen Attend- ant-4; Co-Editor of Annual-4. DELANA COMER Most Ambitious Senior Girl. CALVIN CURRELL CAROL DECK Band-1,2,3,4; Honor Band-3, 4; FHA-1,2, 3,4; FHA Reporter- 4; State Honor Society-2,3,4; SWIM-3,4; Valedictorian-4; Play Casts-3,4; Smartest Sen- ior Girl. DOUG FRANS Football-1,2, 3, 4; Co-Captain- 4; All-District-4; Track-2,3,4; Basketball-3; FFA-2,3,4; FFA Reporter-3; FFA Secretary-4; State Farmer-4; Band-1, 2,3, 4; Honor Band-1; Band Vice-Pres- ident-4; State Honor Society- 2,3,4; Who s Who in American High Schools-4; Annual Staff-4; Boys' State-3; Class President- 4; Play Casts-3, 4; American Legion Award-4; Smartest Sen- ior Boy. GENE FURNISH Football-3,4; All District-4; Alternate All State-4; Basket- ball-3,4; All Conference-4; All-Opponent-4; State All Tournament Team-4; Track- 3,4; FFA-3, 4; FFA Sentinel-4; Who’s Who in American High Schools-4; Play Casts-3, 4; Boys' State-3; Class Sgt. at Arms-3,4; Best Senior Boy Athlete, 16 JACKIE GARNER Basketball-1,2, 3; Track-4; FHA Beau-4; Play Casts-3,4. LARRY GIBSON Track-1,2; FFA-1,2,3,4; Play Cast-4. SANDRA GOLDEN FHA-2,3,4; Basketball-2,3,4; All-Conference Team-4; Play Casts-3,4. STEVE HELZER FFA-1,2,3,4; FFA Treasurer- 4; State Farmer-4; Class Play Prompter-3; Football-2,3,4; Track-2, 4. JOYCE HORTON Play Cast-3. JIMMY HUCKINS Football-1,2, 3, 4; Basketball- 1,2; Track-1.2; Play Casts-3, 4; FFA-1,2, 3. ALBERT HUTCHISON FFA-1,2,3,4; FFA Secretary- 2; FFA Treasurer-3; FFA Presi- dent-4; State Farmer-4; Class Sgt. at Arms-1; Class Vice- President-2, 3, 4; Football-2,3, 4; Alternate All-State-4; All- District-4; Co-Captain-4; Bas- ketball-1,2, 3,4; All Confer- ence-4; State All Tournament- 4; Track-2,4; Play Cast-3; Best Senior Boy Athlete. MARY HUTCHISON FHA-1,2.3,4; FHA Vice-Pres- ident-2; FHA President-3; Class Vice-President-1; President-2; Class Treasurer-3; Class Secre- tary-4; Basketball-1,2, 3,4; All-Opponent Team-3,4; State All Tournament Team-3; Foot- ball Queen-4; FFA Sweetheart- 3; DAR-4; Play Casts-3,4; All State Basketball-4; American Legion Award-4; Best Senior Girl Athlete. BETH JACKSON FHA-2,3,4; Class Sgt. at Arms- 3,4; State Honor Society-4; Business Manager of Annual Staff. LUCILLE JONES Play Prompter-3. PAT LAZELL FHA-1,2,3, 4; FHA Parliamen- tarian-2; FHA Vice-President- 3; Band-1,2, 3, 4; Drum Major- 2,3,4; Band President-4; Stage Band-3,4; Co-Editor of Annual- 41 Class Reporter-2; Class Sec- retary-3; Class Treasurer-4; Play Casts-3,4; State Honor Society-2,3,4; SWIM-3,4; DAR Candidate-4; Annual Queen Candidate-4; Outstanding Senior Band Member-4; Most Popular Senior Girl. PHILLIP PAYNE Band-1,2,3,4; Honor Band-4; Football-2,3, 4; A11-District-4; Track-2,3,4; Play Casts-3,4. 18 DOROTHY SHRECK Honor Society-2,3,4; SWIM-1, 2,3,4; FHA-1.3,4; FHA His- torian-1; Class Play-3,4; FFA Sweetheart-2; Salutatorian-4, MIKE SIMS Class Play Prompter-3; FFA-1, 2,3.4. DON TERRY FFA-2,3,4; Chapter Farmer-3; Football-1,2,3,4; Basketball- 2,3; Track-3,4; Play Casts-3, 4; Class President-1,3. DENNIS THOMPSON Football-3,4; Class Treasurer- 1; Track-2,3,4; SWIM-4; Most Ambitious Senior Boy. JEANNE WEST Band-1,2,3.4; FHA-1,2, 3, 4; Play Casts-3, 4. SANDRA ZIMMERMAN Class Reporter-3,4; Annual Staff-4; Band-1.2. 3,4; SWIM- 41 District Honor Band-1; State Honor Society-2,3,4; FHA-1, 2.3. 19 SENIOR TRIP May 4-9, 1968 JUNIORS JOLLY JUNIORS . . . MR. JOHN WILSON Sponsor The 1968 Juniors started the year by ordering their class rings. The ambitious class began their fund raising projects with a pancake supper and class play, Antics of Andrew. The big highlight of the year was the Junior-Senior ban- quet and prom held in the Southwestern State College Ball- room on April 5th. The theme for the prom was Roman Holiday. It was carried out with large pillars and gold grapes. Mrs. Jim Christensen played a number of popular se- lections on the piano. The Avengers, a high school band from Kingfisher, provided the entertainment for the prom. JUNIOR OFFICERS From left to right: Steve Pike, vice-president; Joe Helzer, president; Pat Hoskins, reporter; Debby Roof, secretary; Betty Conkling, treas- urer; Peggy Hamar and Carl Keith, sgt. at arms. 22 Exciting class ? ? ? Ames, Linda Caldwell, Rickey Conkling, Betty Dennison, Susie Doak, L. D. Dobbins, Jerry Eyster, David Foster, Cary Goodson, Sheri Gray, Doris Ann Ha mar, Peggy Helzer, Joe PHOTO Not Available PHOTO Not Available 23 Hoskins, Pat Jones, Marilyn Keith, Carl Loudenslager, John Merryman, Karen McDowell, Jo Ann McNeill, Don Nevels, Sue Pike, Steve Roof, Debby Simpson, Eithel Slagle, Debby Switzer, Randall Walters, Danny 24 Wernli, Sara Youngbear, Donald SOPHOMORES Officers from top to bottom: David Duncan, president Melda Hansen, reporter Mark Ames, vice-president Kathy Helzer secretary Bill Crowdis sgt.at arms Geniece Landis treasurer SILLY SOPHOMORES. . . 26 Survived another ! ! ! Ames, Mark Backes, Cheryle Bonny, Billy Butler, Glenda Christensen, Gorden Christensen, Rolan Crowdis, Bill Davis, Donna Delozier, Bruce Duncan, David Eakins, Tommy Fancher, Dell Foust, Neal Garner, Carolyn Gibson, Roberta Golden, Junior Green, Lloyd 27 Hansen, Melda Gay Helzer, Kathy Kraybill, Victor Landis, Geniece Meeks, Billy Merkey, Margaret Moore, Russell Parker, Yvonne Peterman, Joelenn Price, Steve Roof, Rodney Roper, Billy Sylvester, David Terry, Alan Thompson, Vicki Wamack, Beverly Wilson, Janice Woolf, Mary Jo PHOTO Not Available 28 FRESHMEN MR. JIM SANDERS Sponsor Vickie Duncan, secretary and treasurer; Brian Hamar, vice-president; Tim Love, president; Randy Dobbins, sgt. at arms. FROLICSOME FRESHMEN . . . Pam Johnson Collis Towner Senate Pages Sponsored by: Senator Berrong 30 Acker, Brinda Backes, Barbara Ballew, Janice Bates, Robert Beartrack, Mitchell Blevins, Larry Borror, Phil Butler, Leota Caldwell, Leta Christensen, Peggy Conkling, Jack Dennison, Sandy Dobbins, Carol Sue Dobbins, Randy Duncan, Vicki Eakins, Melvin Eyster, Danny 31 Eyster, Judy Freston, LaVerne Foust, Tommy Golden, Sanford Hamar, Brian Hammons, Leah Helzer, Mike Hooper, Doug Huckins, Donna Johnson, Pam Keith, Cary Lonebear, Bill Love, Tim Miller, Doris Jean Stutzman, Thelma Towner, Collis Wherritt, Phil Woldridge, Pam 32 OFFICERS from L. to R.: Dennis Caldwell, Vice-president; Lana Hunt, President; Mark Sweeney, Reporter, Treasurer; Jurhee Wood, Sergeant-at-Arms. MRS. MARY BETH DOUGHTY EIGHTH GRADE Sponsor Abernathy, Kenneth Barnett, Donna Caldwell, Dennis Eyster, Cindy Foster, Paul Hamilton, Lavonda Hidlebaugh, Donna Hogan, C. J. Hunt, Lana King, Mike Landis, Dale McNeil, Mark 33 EIGHTH GRADE Schmitz, Randy Sims, Robert Sweeney, Mark Sweeney, Paul Sylvester, Shirley Wernli, Janet Wernli, Janice Wood, Jurhee 34 OFFICERS from L. to R.: Jack Meeks, Vice President; Paula Cald- well, President; Lou Ann Fender, Secretary and Treasurer. SEVENTH GRADE MRS. MONA JEAN SUTER Sponsor Barnett, David Bates, Darrell Butler, Leon Caldwell, Debby Caldwell, Paula Chittenden, Barbara Christensen, Wade Conkling, Mark Cordova, Tony Crane, Randy Deck, Alan Delozier, Cindy Delozier, Debby Doak, Gary Eyster, Kathy 35 SEVENTH GRADE Fender, Lou Ann Golden, Jerry Green, Terry Humphrey, Jim Jones, Frank Keith, Debra Keller, Cara Layne Litsch, Kim McDowell, Janet Meeks, Jack Merkey, Larry Moore, Willie Moses, Terry Perkins, Vincent Slagle, Sue Switzer, Debbie Terry, Letha Womack, Richard Yoder, Paula Youngbear, Delores 36 ELEMENTARY Alexander, Geof Brown, Ricky Christensen, Don Chris Eakins, Donald Eakins, Florence Fender, Andra Foust, Jimmy Gibson, Shirley Gray, Jimmy Hammons, Carey Huckins, Melvin Keith, Cathy Lancet, Janelle McDowell, Sue Moore, Marilyn Nevels, Janet Nevels, Linda Perkins, Brad Pickens, Larry Pike, Betty SIXTH GRADE Potter, Bobby Preston, Randy Roof, Kent Roof, Kim Roof, Robin Schmitz, Connie Shantz, Eldon Simpson, Max Spear, Mona Switzer, Lyndall 38 Blunck, Evelyn Butler, Larry Caldwell, Tyler Christensen, Drew Christensen, Mary Beth Cordova, Armonda Cordova, Elida Delozier, Steven Dobbins, Brenda Dobbins, Kent Duncan, Nancy Eaton, Doug Fancher, Wayne Hammons, Dana Hawk, Fannie Hensel, Bruce Hidlebaugh, Clyde Jones, Jackie Litsch, Drew Luderman, Sheri FIFTH GRADE Nevels, Robert Patton, Glee Penn, Una Potter, Donna Preston, Leila Sherman, Joey Shreck, Dwight Sweeney, Kevin Towner, Marcia Whiteside, Leah Winberry, Johnny Youngbear, Della 39 TOO BUSY PHOTO Not Avoifobf Heusel, Teresa Hogan, Bradley Inman, Annette Jones, Robert Bates, Beverlyn Beachy, Linda Boileau, Patti Jo Bonham, Dana Briscoe, Jackie Castleberry, Vicki Evans, Alice Graves, Scott Hammons, Jamai Heath, Richard FOURTH GRADE Jones, Shery Lancet, Stacy Mahlstedt, Jerry McNeill, Jody Miller, Gary Miller, Lois Perkins, Tammy Redshinn, Ronald Roof, Rameen Shantz, Delmar Sloan, Debbie Taylor, Rocky Wood, Roger Woolf, David Yoder, Rex 40 THIRD GRADE Alexander, Marshall Alexander, Mitchell Ames, Craig Baker, Denise Cordova, Aubrey Cordova, Elma Crane, Ricky Delozier, Pam Dobbins, Craig Doak, Randy Eakins, Kenneth Golden, Tresa Hawk, Ross Hoskins, Loy Jones, Rhonda Jones, Ronnie Leach, Gloria McNeill. Phil Moore, Mary Moses, Mary Nevels, Beth Perkins, Terry Pickens, John Potter, Janet Preston, David Redshin, Ronda Roof, Mitch Showalter, Daril Sweeney, Neil Sylvester, Carl Walters, Joe Whiteshield, Wannie Windberry, Lavern 41 Baker, John Martin Blunk, James Butler, Joquita Castleberry, Lloyd Combs, Drew Cordova, Alonzo Doak, Ruby Darline Doane, Carla Dunn, Melvin Evans, Michael Eyster, Renae Frans, Chris SECOND GRADE Helzer, Carol Lancaster, Greg Lancaster, Melvin Lancaster, Vickie Leach, Richard Leach, Susan Medicinechips, Carol Merkey Richard Miller, Carol Miller, Perry Miller, Craig Moore, Jim Pat Nevels, Vicki Potter, Bruce Preston, Monte Richardson, Brenda Shantz, Joy Stutzman, Rena Taylor, Cary Wells, Laura Whitetail, Annette Wilburg, Mary Wilson, Brenda Youngbear, Barbara 42 Hammons, Craig Heath, Grady Hoskins, Vickie Inman, Craig Jones, Chuck FIRST GRADE Jones, Roger Mahlstedt, Sharon Baker, Christie Baker, Lome Bass, Clyde Christensen, Clay Clifton, John Delozier, Trudie Eakins, Jane Gray, Lisa Hammons, Grant Miller, Danna Miller, Donna Moore, Jackie Sloan, Bobby Switzer, Kent Whiteshield, Eddie Williams, Oneda Zahorsky, Brenda Murray, Penny Roof, Jana Roof, Rajeana Roof, Todd 43 ORGANIZATIONS GRADE SCHOOL BAND BACK ROW: A. Evans; M. Moore; M. Huckins; S. Delozier; Mr. Newton, Director. THIRD ROW: B. Per- kins; L. Switzer; M. Simpson; D. Christensen; K. Sweeney; W. Fancher; G. Patton; D. Litsch; D. Shreck, S. Lancet; R. Yoder; R. Taylor. SECOND ROW: J. Lancet; S. McDowell; L. Whiteside; S. Luderman; J. Briscoe; P. Boileau; J. McNeill; T. Perkins; S. Graves; R. Roof; B. Dobbins; M. Towner; D. Christensen; J. Mahlstedt; R. Wood; J. Sherman; L. Pickens; G. Alexander; R. Roof. FIRST ROW: C. Schmitz; J. Jones; N. Duncan; B. Bates; S. Jones; M. Christensen; A. Fender; and K. Roof. JUNIOR HIGH BAND BACK ROW; R. Bates: M. Sweeney; R. Crane; D. Barnett; J. Meeks; M. Moore; M. Huckins; Mr. Newton. Director. THIRD ROW: C. Keller; A. Fender; R. Roof; K. Robf, L. Hunt; M. Conkling; L. Pickens; R. Roof; G. Alexander; W. Christensen; R. Schmitz; B. Hamar; J. Conkling; M. Simpson; L. Switzer; B. Per- kins; P. Woldridge; T. Moses; T. Green; D. Bates; L. Blevins; F. Patton. SECOND ROW: C. Dobbins; J. Wernli; J. Wood; J. Wernli; C. Towner; J. McDowell; L. Terry; P. Yoder; J. Lancet; S. McDowell; K. Litsch; S. Slagle; V. Duncan; A. Deck; D. Christensen; L. Caldwell; P. Borror; P. Sweeney. FIRST ROW: P. Johnson; B. Sweeney; C. Schmitz; D. Switzer; L. Fender; and P. Caldwell. 46 THOMAS TERRIER MARCHING BAND This year the Thomas Terrier marching band has been under the direction of three band directors. At the start of the year 60 students attended the night practices, un- der the direction of Mr. Gary Brown. In mid-September Mr. Brown had to leave because of military duty. Won- dering what to do, the band was left in mid-season with- out a band director. Out of the kindness of his heart, Mr. Westmoreland from Weatherford agreed to take this bunch of kids and make something out of them. He sacrificed his time everyday to work with the band. Under his di- rection the band marched in SWSC's homecoming parade, and performed several halftime shows. Mr. Newton be- came our last director of the 1968 season in mid-Novem- ber when he was employed as full-time director. Under Mr. Newton’s direction we finished out what the band thought was a fine marching season and year. The follow- ing seniors ended their high school band career. These students have a total of 65 years combined in credit to the band. They are Sandra Clayton, Carol Deck, Doug Frans, Pat Lazell, Phillip Payne, Jean West, Martha Whitetail, and Sandra Zimmerman. 47 DRUM MAJOR - Pat Lazell THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND BACK ROW: R. Roof; S. Wernli; A. Terry; R. Bates; M. Sweeney; S. Pike; R. Crane; D. Barnett; J. Meeks; C. Keith; B. Crowdis; Mr. Newton, Director. THIRD ROW: M. Hansen; C. Keller; M. Conkling; L. Hunt; W. Christensen; R. Schmitz; B. Hamar; J. Conkling; L. Green; D. Frans; B. Conkling; R. Roof; P. Wold- ridge; T. Moses; T. Green; D. Bates; L. Blevins; F. Patton; B. Bonny; S. Price; C. Foster; D. McNeill; S. Clayton; S. Zimmerman. SECOND ROW: C. Towner; L. Ames; M. Jones; J. McDowell; L. Terry; P. Yoder; K. Litsch; S. Slagle; D. Roof; J. McDowell; P. Hamar; V. Duncan; S. Goodson; A. Deck; G. Christensen; L. Caldwell; E. Simpson; P. Payne; K. Merryman; J. West; P. Borror; P. Sweeney. FIRST ROW: C. Dob- bins; J. Wernli; J. Wood; J. Wernli; D. Slagle; P. Johnson; B. Chittenden; P. Caldwell; D. Switzer; L. Fen- der; P. Hoskins; C. Deck; and P. Lazell. NOT PICTURED: Martha Whitetail BAND OFFICERS From left to right: Debby Roof, Secretary treasurer; Doug Frans, Vice-President; Pat Lazell, President, and Peggy Hamar, Re- porter. SITTING: Mr. Newton, Director 48 BAND HONORS The Thomas Terrier Concert Band also did well this year. They participated in Pre-District at Elk City and District at Weatherford, where they rated superiors in both concert and sight-reading. Under the direction of Mr. Gary Brown, the band at- tained a superior in concert and an excellent in sight-reading at State Contest in Norman. Brass Sextet The-brass sextet is made up of Sandra Zimmerman, Sandra Clay- ton, Phillip Payne, Betty Conkling, Lloyd Green, and Robbie Bates. They also received a superior rating at State Contest in Norman. Outstanding Senior Member Pat Lazell has been named by director, Mr. Gary Brown, as this year's Outstanding Senior Band Member. She has been the drum ma- jor for three years and was president of the band this year. She has participated in many solos and ensembles and has attended four honor bands. French Horn Solo Karen Merryman received a superior rating on her solo at State Band Contest in Norman. Flute Duet The flute duet is composed of Carol Deck and Pat Lazell. They rated a superior at the State Band Contest in Norman. 49 FHA OFFICERS OFFICERS from top to bottom: Kathy Helzer, vice-president; Vicki Thompson, song leader. Jo Ann McDowell, secretary; Glenda Butler, song leader; Carol Deck, reporter; Sara Wernli, historian. Peggy Hamar, treasurer; Debby Slagle, historian. Eithel Simpson, president; Miss Marie King, advisor. Would you believe ANGEL FOOD cake??? 50 FHA CHAPTER BACK ROW: B. Jackson; J. Wilson; V. Thompson; K. Helzer; J. West; M. Jones; D. Shreck; M. Merkey; K. Merryman; D. Davis. THIRD ROW: L. Hammons; S. Wernli; P. Hamar; P. Lazell; M. Hutchison; S. Clayton; S. Golden; S. Goodson; D. Roof. SECOND ROW: C. Towner; J. McDowell; C. Deck; V. Duncan; E. Simpson; D. Miller; S. Nevels; P. Hoskins; P. Woldridge;C. Dobbins. FIRST ROW: P. Johnson; D. Slagle; G. Butler; D. Huckins; B. Conkling; L. Ames; C. Garner; L. Caldwell; L. Butler; Miss Marie King. Advisor. FHA IS BUSY . . . The FHA members have been active in such civic activities as the Cystic Fybrosis and the Heart Fund drives. All four home economics classes have sold candy. And the FHA girls sold mum corsages for homecoming. These funds were used to purchase a steam iron, ironing board, stainless steel dinnerware, and melmac. Miss King, FHA sponsor, taught an adult ceramic class. Approximately seventeen attended. Seventeen attended the State FHA Rally in Oklahoma City, March 30. £1 FFA OFFICERS David Eyster, reporter; Doug Frans, secretary; Gene Furnish, sentinel; Peggy Hamar, Sweetheart; Albert Hutchison, president; Steve Helzer, treasurer; Larry Caldwell, vice-president; Kent Pennington, advisor. LARRY CALDWELL DOUG FRANS STEVE HELZER ALBERT HUTCHISON 52 FFA CHAPTER BACK ROW: C. Keith: D. Hooper; D. Eyster; J. Conkling; P. Borror; R. Dobbins; P. Wherritt; T. Love; B. Hamar. THIRD ROW: G. Christensen; T. Eakins; B. Roper; R. Christensen; V. Kraybill; D. Duncan; R. Roof; D. Sylvester; A. Nevels; J. Helzer; Mr. Pennington, sponsor. SECOND ROW: E. Eakins; K. Butler; D. Walters; J. Dobbins; R. Switzer; D. Eyster; C. Foster; J. Loudenslager; L. Gibson. FRONT ROW: J. Garner; D. Cain; D. Terry; D. Frans; L. Caldwell; P. Hamar, sweetheart; A. Hutchinson; S. Helzer; G. Furnish; J. Huckins; M. Sims. FFA WINS HONORS . . . The FFA Chapter was extremely ac- tive this year. The five speech contests entered saw Cary Foster win 3rd place in the state contest. The members participated in Live- stock judging at the Hydro Fair, Weath- erford Stock Show, and the State Live- stock Show. The boys attended both District Leadership Conference and State FFA Convention. The boys entered land judging contests, also. The FFA Carnival was fun for the whole school since the FFA held it as their money making project. The Slave Sale” brought over $1,000 with Peggy Hamar bringing a grand total of $80. The annual FFA Banquet was held. The highlight of the night came when Debby Roof was crowned the FFA Sweetr heart. 53 4-H CLUB BACK ROW: D. Eaton; D. Christensen; C. Hidlebaugh; B. Perkins, Vice-President; R. Schmitz; M. Ames, President; L. Butler, Song Leader; K. Dobbins; R. Taylor; Mrs. Dun can. Sponsor. SECOND ROW: S. Delozier; R. Preston; A. Fender; J. Lancet; S. Mc- Dowell; N. Duncan, Secretary; S. Luderman; M. Christensen; E. Blunck. FIRST ROW: L. Butler; D. Christensen; B. Bates; B. Dobbins; C. Schmitz; T. Perkins; J. Jones, Song Leader; D. Hammons; K. Keith; and Mrs. Perkins, Sponsor. Left to Right: Leota Butler, Geniece Landis, Pam Woldridge, Carolyn Garner, Mrs. Doughty, Rickey Cald- well, Donna Huckins, Janice Ballew, Sandra Golden, and Victor Kraybill. 54 ATHLETICS BACK ROW: G. Furnish; D. Thompson; D. Duncan; A. Hutchison; J. Dobbins; J. Huckins. THIRD ROW: Coach K. Roof; D. Beartrack; D. Terry; R. Moore; S. Price; P. Payne; S. Helzer; J. Golden; Coach J. Ross SECOND ROW: D. Youngbear; R. Dobbins; R. Christensen; B. Crowdis; R. Roof; D. Frans; J. Conkling; D. Cain. FRONT ROW: N. Foust; B. Roper; S. Pike; D. McNeill; M. Ames; A. Terry; B. Meeks; P. Borror. 0 SEASON RECORD Watonga Weatherford 13 COACH ROSS 16 13 IS OUTSTANDING 6 Okeene 28 36 Geary 6 Thomas is extremely proud of Coach 5C Erick 0 Joe Ross. He has received numerous ■•.2 U.S. Grant 0 honors the past years. Among these 34 Seiling 14 are the Scholastic Coach of the Year 42 Hinton 0 1967-1968, Southwestern State Sports DISTRICT PLAYOFFS Hall of Fame, Oklahoma High School 30 Tipton BI-DISTRICT PLAYOFFS 6 Coaches Association Hall of Fame. His teams have won seven Class C state champions and have been in the state 0 Tuttle 44 playoffs frequently. The 1967 Sr. High record was 7 wins and 3 losses. They ended the season by being Bi-District Champs. Mr. Ross has also been a past pres- ident of the Oklahoma Coaches Associa- tion and is now a member of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association. 56 JR. HIGH FOOTBALL SQUAD BACK ROW: Coach K. Roof; B. Lonebear; B. Hamar; T. Love; T. Foust; R. Dobbins; J. Conkling; P. Foster; S. Golden; M. Helzer; P. Borror. SECOND ROW: W. Christensen; T. Roof; F. Patton; C. Penn; T. Green; P. Sweeney; G. Doak; D. Caldwell; M. Sweeney; W. Moore. FRONT ROW: M. Roper; K. James; M. Conk- ling; J. Humphrey; R. Schmitz; D. Bates; J. Meeks; V. Perkins; A. Deck; T. Golden. COACH ROOF EXCELS Another fine coach of which Thomas is glad to call their own is Kenny Roof. Mr. Roof joined the Thomas faculty in 1950, as Jr. High football and basketball coach, and assistant high school football coach. His teams over the years have an amazing rec- ord. This year marks his fifth year as high school basketball coach. His boys' team this year made the state tournament, but they were defeated in the semi-finals. SEASON RECORD 0 Watonga 40 16 Okeene 20 16 Kingfisher 15 36 Seiling 22 22 Canton 14 14 Fairview 0 52 Canute 14 The 1967 record was 5 wins and 2 losses. The team tied for second in the Little Seven Confer- ence. 57 ting. fe of 11 Dist. Football Team Named Nine Thomas players have been named to the District 5C All Star Football squad. Twenty-five players were named. Positions and players are as follows: E - Albert Hutchison and Dennis Cain, Thomas; Jim Grant, Hinton; Mike Turner, Erick; Ronnie Pritchett, Geary. T - Dennis Thompson and Jimmy Huckins, Thomas; Gary DeSpain and Alan Smith, Hinton; Ronnie Baker, Geary. G - Tom Divine, Geary; Don Terry, Thomas; Bill Harvey and Dean Herbert, Hinton. C - Larry Jollif, Geary, and Phil Payne, Thomas. B - Gene Furnish, Doug Frans and Steve Helzer, Thomas; Paul Parrish and Tom Raskin, Erick; Terry Scoville, Mike Mahoney and Gary Burns, Geary; James Redd, Canute. The Class 5C district this past year included Thomas, Hinton, Geary, Canute and Erick. tHAC SENIOR MEN MAKE DISTRICT FOOTBALL TEAM BACK ROW: Don Terry; Gene Furnish; Albert Hutchison; Den nis Thompson; Phillip Payne. FRONT ROW: Steve Helzer; Dennis Cain; Doug Frans; Jimmy Huckins. Albert Hutchison and Gene Furnish were also named alternates to the All-State Football team. HOMECOMING CORONATION GRADE SCHOOL GIRLS’ TEAM M. Moore; C. Shmitz; T. Dennison; K. Roof; A. Fender; J. Lancet; S. McDowell; C. Kieth; Sponsor Mr. Sanders GRADE SCHOOL BOYS' TEAM BACK ROW: Mr. Roof; sponsor; B. Potter; D. Christensen; B. Heusel; R. Roof; M. Huckins; J. Foust; T. Cald- well; FRONT ROW: A. Cordova; F. Dennison; G. Alexander; M. Simpson; D. Litsch; L. Pickens; K. Dobbins. 60 JR. HIGH GIRLS’ TEAM BACK ROW: L. Hunt; P. Woldridge; R. Roof; L. Preston; S. Dennison; L. Fender; Mr. Jim Sanders, Coach; FRONT ROW: D. Keith; C. Dobbins; D. Switzer; C. Towner; K. Litsch; C. Delozier; P. Johnson. JR. HIGH BOYS’ TEAM BACK ROW: Mr. Kenneth Roof, Coach; S. Golden; B. Hamar; K. Abernathy; R. Dobbins; T. Foust; P. Foster; B. Lonebear; FRONT ROW: P. Sweeney; C. Keith; M. Sweeney; R. Bates; D. Caldwell. 61 C. Garner; D. Roof; V. Thompson; S. Dennison; K. Helzer; M. Hutchison; S. Golden; P. Hamar; J. Mc- Dowell; K. Merryman; D. Davis; and Mr. Jim Sanders, Coach. MARY HUTCHISON 27 point game average Kingfisher All Opponent Team All Conference Forward All State Forward Listed 22nd in 1968 State Scoring Leaders REGULAR SEASON We Opp. We Opp. 41 Canton 49 54 Fairview 45 34 Okeene 47 56 Sentinel 43 57 Watonga 59 47 Watonga 38 54 Seiling 43 33 Fairview 37 55 Kingfisher 50 50 Okeene 36 49 Custer 31 38 Kingfisher 36 39 Seiling 42 56 Sentinel 46 64 Canton 48 LINDSAY TOURNEY 56 Elk City 61 54 Elmore City 59 55 Maysville COUNTY TOURNEY 42 Arapaho 39 38 Hammon 37 DISTRICT TOURNEY 50 Canton 43 REGIONAL TOURNEY 41 Sentinel 38 44 Grandfield 50 The 1967-68 high school girls’ basketball record was 15 wins and 8 losses. 62 Mr. Kenneth Roof, Coach; V. Kraybill; J. Dobbins; D. Duncan; A. Hutchison; G. Furnish; R. Moore; D. Me Neill; R. Caldwell; D. Cain; N. Foust; J. Golden. REGULAR SEASON We Opp. We Opp 66 Canton 35 45 Fairview 48 68 Okeene 38 73 Sentinel 63 45 Watonga 46 73 Watonga .54 64 Seiling 41 58 Fairview 59 56 Kingfisher 61 66 Okeene 44 70 Custer 32 56 Kingfisher 63 67 Seiling 53 94 Sentinel 61 78 Canton 42 SWSC TOURNEY 62 Sayre 53 80 Hollis 40 54 Weatherford 69 COUNTY TOURNEY 50 Butler 47 59 Weatherford DISTRICT TOURNEY 61 77 Canton 55 REGIONAL TOURNEY 73 Tipton 56 55 Mt. View STATE TOURNEY 54 46 Yale 33 47 Leedey 53 The 1967-68 high school boys' basketball record was 17 wins and 8 losses. GENE FURNISH 25. 7 Point game average Kingfisher All Opponent Team Alternate All Stater All Conference Second All State Tournament Team Listed 10th in 1968 State Scoring Leaders 63 BASKETBALL BACK ROW: D. Cain, D. Duncan, J. Dobbins, V. Kraybill, G. Furnish, A. Hutchison, G. Ross, Coach. FRONT ROW: D. Frans, J. Golden, B. Meeks, R. Caldwell, N. Foust, D. Walters, S. Helzer. 66 ACTIVITIES HOMECOMING DANCE October 12, 1967 FOOTBALL BANQUET December 11, 1967 SENIORS PRESENT BACK ROW; J. Huckins; M. Sims; L. Gibson; P. Lazell; D. Terry; S. Clayton; D. Thompson; L. Smith; M. Hutchison; D. Shreck. FRONT ROW: J. Garner; D. Frans; C. Deck; S. Golden; P. Payne; R. Caldwell; J. West; and G. Furnish. REST ASSURED Place: Living room of Morlock Home Time: Present CAST Mr. Morlock ------- Doug Frans Mrs. Morlock.............Carol Deck Mary-----------------------------Mary Hutchison Jessica....................pat Lazell Mildred - - — - - - - Sandra Golden Joe Lanconi — — - — Gerie Furnish Luigi Unconi..............Phil Payne Martha Lanconi------Sandra Clayton Lucifer...........................Rod Caldwell Miss Akers.............Dorothy Shreck George Plew....................Jackie Garner Mrs. Schmaltz'...........Lynda Smith Dr. Brown..................Don Terry Jake ----------- Dennis Thompson Mr. Black -- --------- Dennis Cain Mrs. Frinck..............-Jean West 70 JUNIORS PRESENT BACK ROW: S. Pike; C. Keith; C. Foster; R. Switzer; J. Dobbins; D. Eyster; J. Loudenslager; J. Helzer. FRONT ROW: K. Merryman; E. Simpson; S. Dennison; D. Roof; S. Goodson; D. Slagle; and S. Wernli. ’’THE ANTICS OF ANDREW” Place: Midwestern College Town Time: Present CAST Uncle Isaac ------- -Cary Foster Andrew --- - joe Helzer Harold-----------------Jerry Dobbins Willy -- ---------- Steve Pike Julie----------... Karen Merryman Betty--------------.... DebbyRoof Althea-------------- Eithel Simpson Miss Prunella------------------Susie Dennison Dean Boynton-----------David Eyster Rev. Doolittle----John Loudenslager Royle------------------Debby Slagle O'Flarity — ..... sherry Goodson Petunia-------------------------Sara Wernli Jacque------------------ Carl Keith Messenger Boy-------- Randall Switzer 71 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM AND BANQUET April 5, 1968 CLASS NIGHT May 16, 1968 Cujtutmtmtmti rugraitt TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1968 8:00 P. M. Class Jfijjltt Ipr Qxmn THURSDAY, MAY 16. 1968 8:15 P. M. Processional Mrs. Jim Christensen Invocation Rev. Henry P. Landis Salutatory Address Dorothy Shreck Valedictory Address Carol Deck Vocal Duet Mrs. Pat Barnett, Mrs. Gall Dobbins Commencement Address Honorable George Nigh Lt. Governor, State of Oklahoma •‘Graduation Day” — _ Senior GirLs Chorus PRESENTATION OF AWARDS D.A.R. and State High School Honor Awards Principal Charles J. Ross American Legion Awards Mr. Ebert Simpson Representative. American Legion Post No. 6 High School Diplomas Supt. Kenneth K. Sweeney Benediction ' Rev. John H. Winkler, Sr. Recessional Mrs. Jim Christensen Class History ------------------------ Mary Hutchison, Mike Sims, Beth Jackson, Steve Helzer Class Prophecy ------------------------- Sandra Golden. DeLana Comer, Gene Furnish. Jimmy Huckins •Begin the Beguine” — Senior Girls Chorus Class Grumbles _________________ Dennis Cain, Pat Lazell, Jack Garner, Sandra Zimmerman Class Will ------------------- Phillip Payne, Kennith Butler, Sandra Clayton, Jeanne West Stage Band ---------- Senior Class Chain Key Shield Ladder Picture Class Flower Class Motto Class Colors ••Goin’ Out Of My Head” Class Poem Appreciation Class Prayer Class Song Hutchison Dennis Thompson Larry Caldwell Calvin Currell Doug Frans Larry Gibson Rodney Caldwell Lucille Jones. Joyce Horton Senior Class Mixed Quinte Carol Deck. Dorothy Shrecl Doug Frans Don Terry Senior Class PRESENTATION TO JUNIORS ----------------- Albert 74 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES May 21, 1968 THS AWARDS GIRLS’ STATE Eithel Mae Simpson and Alternate Karen Merryman DAR AWARD Mary Hutchison AMERICAN LEGION AWARDS JUNIOR HIGH Dennis Caldwell Steve Moses Shirley Sylvester Jurhee Wood SENIOR HIGH Doug Frans Mary Hutchison 76 SWIM CONTESTANTS BACK ROW: David Duncan, biology; Sandra Golden, drawing; Kathy Helzer, biology; Carol Deck, Eng- lish Literature; Betty Conkling, modern math; Pat Lazell, painting and bookkeeping; Sandra Zimmerman, Typing II, spelling, English Usage; Karen Merryman, Typing I, Algebra II; Debby Roof, modern math; Pat Hoskins, American Literature; Vicki Duncan, Algebra I; Steve Price, geometry; Brian Hamar, Alge- bra I; Dennis Thompson, general science; Geniece Landis, geometry; Linda Ames, Algebra II. 77 homas highschool boys et Yale in the first und of Class B State sketball plavoffs at 3:50 homas Defeated In Semi-Finals homas boys basketball m lost out in the State iss B semi-finals Fri- night at Oklahoma City, homas knocked off Yale 33 Thursday afternoon ore bowing 53-47 to edev Friday night. New lomas School Will ubliah Yearbook guns who helped the Tho- rhomas School will have 'inas Terriers go to the school annual this year Stat cording to the sponsor. Tot rs. Mona Jean Suter. ing )elivery of the school vict nual will be in August sec mein, aii-suu aquau piciLeu � -OCdl BoyS In State Oklahoma FFA State Farmei Class B Cage Plays Thomas boys take a 16-7 season record into t h e tournament and Yale boasts a 21-4 record. lost three of its top starters on fouls. Hustling to get the ball, Gene Furnish, Albert Hutchison, and Jerry Dobbins, fouled out. The Terriers were held to five points in the final quarter. Gene Furnish and Albert Hutchison, the two big who helped Stillwater - The achieve- ments of an outstanding group of Oklahoma high school farm boys were to be recognized this after- noon when 330 Future Farmers of America mem- bers were slated to receive the coveted State Farmer degree during the 42nd annual Oklahoma FFA Convention on the Oklahoma State University campus here. The decrees were pre- sented to the top farm boy who together have a ne worth of over $1 3 4milli0 at an average age of unde 18. These Future Farmer are the “cream of the crop of graduating seniors stud; ing vocational agricultur in Oklahoma’s high schools Included in the listof 1% State Farmers are Larr Caldwell, Doug Frans Steve Helzer and Alber Hutchison of the Thoma FFA Chapter. Band Rated Superior Last Week I State Band Contests At Norman The Thomas School band rated superior in the Class DD state music finals at Norman last Thursday, wn, THS MAKES HEADLINES x ii vj in a o . n d gh. :ing only rated sunerior. ciaoo. homas Wins Regional Track Meet ffa state DELEGATES TOLD homas copped the ass C regional track ampionship Friday at atherford with a big 64 tnt showing. Caldwell Win� State • FA Agriculture Mechanics Award Dobbins, 40-5 1 4. High jump-1. James Redd, The State FFA Convention Canute, 5-7 1 2; 2. Rod 11 meet this weekend at Caldwell. Thomas,5-7 1 2;Stillwater, according to THOMAS SCHOOL Kent Pennington, Thomas ENROLLMENT HITS to OVER 390 PUPILS represent the local chapter Thomas School enrollment are Cary Foster and Rolan hit 391 punils Christensen. life.” The following places we made in solos ar ensembles: Solos - French Horn Karen Merryman, superit and Baritone - Rodney Roo excellent. Flute Duet - Pat Laze and Carol Deck, superio Brass Sextet - Sandi Zimmerman, Sandra Cla; ton, Phillip Payne, Robe Bates, Betty Conkling ar Lloyd Green, superio CERAMICS CLASS SCHEDULED AT THOMAS SCHOOL Miss Marie King Thomas Wins h a Homecoming Is This Week £1®!3, _ _ were winners of the Peewe lueen To Be Crowned Tonight All-Conference BB Teams Namet gatured event of the necoming game tonight iursday) will be the iwning of the football en. le of the two Thomas Is will be named queen halftime and the other 1 be her attendant, leen candidates selected i week by the football ad are Mary Hutchison Sandra Clayton. oster Wins peech Contest pry Foster was named 1st place winner in the strict FFA Speech Con- Girl Staters ... Miss Eithel Simpson has been named by the Thomas American Legion Auxiliary to attend Girls’ State in June at the Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts in Chickasha. Miss Karen Merryman was named an alternate Lt. Gov. Nigh Commencement Speaker Here Lt. Governor George Nigh has been selected by the Four Thomas basketball players have been named on the All - Conference squads. The All-Conference teams comprised of seniors, were named last week at Watonga by Big Seven coaches. This is the first time first and second teams have been named by the conference. Thomas' super scorer, Mary Hutchison, was sel- ected as a forward on the girls’ All-Conference first team and Sandra Golden was picked as a guard on the isecond squad. Thomas’ two high scorers, Gene Furnish and Albert Hutchison, were selected as members of the All- Thomas Girl All-State Cager A Thomas basketballer Mary Hutchison, has beer selected as a forward or the West All-Star’s team, Supt. Sweeney Resigns Post Thomas Public School superintendent, Kenneth K. Sweeney, this week formally announced he will retire as superintendent with the termination of his present contract on June 30, 1968. FAVORITES HOMECOMING QUEEN Mary Hutchison FOOTBALL QUEEN Sandra Clayton ATTENDANT 80 1968 ANNUAL QUEEN Collis Towner FRESHMAN CANDIDATE 82 Carolyn Garner SOPHOMORE CANDIDATE AS VIEWED BY THE ANNUAL STAFF usuSSSa Katies, Breakfast The Metrecal for lunch bunch. FLOWER POWER! Carnet Hunch-r •e Dame Happiness is ... studying y when smile come the playground hought ie little kids! Of course we brushed our teeth this morning! wonder Bread helps build strong bones 12 ways. I just washed my hair, and can't do a thing with it! What have you been doing, Dennis? Playing hide-and-go seek? Is too . mornnr Misery is hunting a contact. Water, water, everywhere, but not a drop to drink! Yipes, Stripes, Jeanne's got 'em! Bored, as usual? Come on, just .one. Mother said there'd be days like this. TTfyTney, hey, here comes fat A lbert! How about frof- legs for supper? I’m forever-blow- ing bubbles!______ ADVERTISERS AMERICAN STATE BANK Customers of the American State Bank receive service with a smile from D. D. Moore, president; Pat Moore, vice president; O. V; Dearing, vice pres- ident; and J. Roy Hammons, cashier. 88 Kent and Carol Sue Dobbins find that the smallest play tractor to the largest field tractor can be found at Dobbins Brothers' Implement Company. I M P L E M E N T C O. 89 E. B. McNEILL GRAIN CO., INC. Farmers receive fast, economical service in the handling of their grain and seed. The McNeill elevators also handle Purina Feed and NiPak Fertilizer. The west elevator is equipped with a new modern feed mill. 90 GRAYS Lester takes a few minutes to pose with his wife and family. Fast, efficient service is what the customer of this station receives, whether he wants Phillips 66 tires, batteries, or accessories. - THOMAS DRUG CO Janice Ballew, and Carl Keith serve G. L. Alexander, his son Geof, and Mrs. Glen Book, who take time out from work for some refreshment, (above) Geof, Carl and Janice admire some of the many gift items found in the Thomas Drug. 9? Patrons and visitors to the FIRST NATIONAL BANK enjoy the many conveniences provided them by C. H. Johnson chairman of the board; R. L. Johnson, president; Edward Sweeney, vice president and cashier; Mrs. Harry Switzer and Mrs. Burton Fender, assistant cashiers, (above) Mr. Johnson poses with granddaughter, Pam, and Peggy Hamar, who is FFA queen. A friend indeed is Mr. Fred Perry of the PERRY FUNERAL HOME in Thomas. Ambulance service is provided around the clock. 93 FLORENCE'S strives to meet the clothing needs of the entire family. Mrs. Cressley Bourlier helps Kim Litsch match her skirt with a sweater as Drew waits to give his reaction. Mrs. Harold Jones and Mrs. George Harris are in the background. Admit Visit HOCKADAYS for appliances, fa m equipment, parts, sporting goods, and general hardware. Mr. C. L. Johnson, manager, shows Rod Caldwell and Jimmy Huckins the fine qualities of this fine portable television. 94 Sandra Zimmerman keeps an appointment at MAXINE'S BEAUTY SHOP for a hairdo and a manicure from Mrs. Vernon Chittenden and Mrs. Bill Litsch. Barbara, daughter of Maxine, takes a few pointers from Mom. Whether it's auto parts, wrecker facilities, or shop service, THOMAS AUTO CLINIC is the place to call. Don Terry and Earl Shoemaker inspect a repair job being done by Roy and Lewis Dunn on Ray Moore's pickup. 95 C. L. Keller explains insurance to his daughter Cara Layne, and to Lana Hunt. He sells liability, property, life, and real estate insurance. His agency is at 123 West Broadway,- Phone number is NO 1-2380. Outstanding service is the trademark of Ames and Pickens' MOBIL STATION Mark Ames gives Butch Comer a helping hand as Ross Pickens,Bill Southwell John Pickens, Jimmy Ames, Steve Powers, and Larry Pickens watch. 96 Moore discusses the importance of insurance and real estate with his son Russell, and Mrs. Harold Hutton, who is secretary of the THOMAS INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. .Sinclair Jdf Bill West and Stanley Cotts of THOMAS SINCLAIR quote the slogan Drive with care and buy Sinclair to Kennith Butler and Jeanne West. Carl Halle and Billy Bonny insure each customer the best at CARL'S IGA. Tim Love and Jackie Garner feel that the service is great from Jack Love and Jiyi Hefley attheBRUNDAGE DRUG. 97 THOMAS LUMBER CO. Minnesota Paints and Varnishes For your building supplies, visi' this fine place of business. THE THOMAS TRIBUNE Your Home Town Newspaper, a prize winning news- paper, Mr. and Mrs Dunn. «nuitril Mrs. Sewell is showing Paula Sue Caldwell and Randy Crane the pretty household linens at the V E STOR£. Phil Wherritt doesn't have to worry about where his next pair of boots comes from. He can get them free from his mother, Mrs. Wherritt, at WHERRITT’S DRY GOODS. BORROR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Mrs. Bonny is showing Debby some of the pretty wall P.O. Box 158 plaques and flower arrangements at COLONIAL Thomas, Oklahoma FLOWERS AND GIFTS. 98 Steve Helzer and Gene Furnish are quite impressed by this four-wheeler at Clyde Bass' THOMAS BODY SHOP. Dennis Thompson consults with R. L. Mahlstedt of the RED BUD about which car these groceries are to be put in. Lynda Smith and Carolyn Madden relax with a delicious cup of coffee served by Eulalee Madden at the ROYAL CAFE. Joe Helzer waits his turn for a haircut at SLICK’S BARBER SHOP in Thomas. L. W. Slagle clips Stanley Cotts. Free haircut for Steve Rymer, from his dad, W. L. Rymer, who owns and operates THOMAS BARBER SHOP Jerry Dobbins and Randall Switzer are considering riding along on a delivery with H. V. Jones of THOMAS CONCRETE COMPANY. 99 Christine and Glen Payne of ELITE CLEANERS satisfy another customer, Doug F., with a job well done, while their son, Phil, watches. Fern Church styles Ruby Furnish’s hair while Betty Pike looks on with interest as she awaits her turn at FERN'S BEAUTY SHOP. Leona Powers receives a manicure from Belva Anglin as she dries her hair at LEONA'S BEAUTY SHOP. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pike, owners, pose with Steve Pike, Janet, Janice, and Sara Wernli, who work part time at JIMS DRIVE INN, which is a favorite spot in Thomas. ujXjaduuol to Total ElufaiC 1C SERVICE 'COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA 100 It seems as though Granville Sullivan can sell even Looks like Donna Davis and Carolyn Garner are flashlights to Dorothy Shreck, at CUSTER CITY getting ready for a big party by purchasing goodies FARMERS CO-OP EXCHANGE in Putnam. from Mrs. Robertson at JOHNNIE ROBERTSON GROCERY in Putnam. JANZEN’S SPORTING GOODS W. A. RYAN Wholesale and Team Athletic Supplies Delta Porter Cable Ship Tools and Supplies Trophies Engraving Box 666 HAVE Roosters, Coon Dogs Shetland Horses American Saddle Horses Clinton, Oklahoma STEAK HOUSE McLaughlin’s laundry We Serve Short Orders and Steaks 120 South Main NO 1-3533 Thomas, Oklahoma NO 1-3591 Dry Cleaning Automatic Washers and Dryers Soft Water 101 LAZELL’S SALES AND SERVICE The Annual Staff of 1967-68 would like to express its thanks to these other mer- chants who took a financial interest in the publication of this yearbook. We are ex- tremely grateful to all who took ads in our annual. B. T. Brundage, M.D. Cut N Curl Styling Salon Dr. W. O. Young James L. Zahorsky Terrier Drive Inn MNew and Used Black and White and Color Televisions Two-Way Radios and Stereos 201 South Main NO 1-2334 For your many needs in fertilizer visit the HERRING FERTILIZER COMPANY. Your Friendly Motorpla Dealer OUR MASCOT Owned by John A. Wilson 102 BACK ROW: Debby Roof, Jackie Garner, Mrs. Mona Jean Suter, sponsor; Doug Frans. FRONT ROW: Sandra Zimmerman, Sandra Clayton, co-editor; Pat Lazell, co-editor; Beth Jackson, Eithel Simpson, and Carl Keith, (not pictured). The 1968 Annual Staff, consisting of five seniors and three juniors, has spent many house selling ads. planning pictures, taking pictures, cropping pictures, designing lay- outs, writing and rewriting copy, hunting his- tory, and just plain discussing and rediscus- sing. These are a part of what a staff en- counters while preparing an annual. This yearbook is a dream come true to many students past and present. It is hoped that this annual will reflect pleasant memo- ries of the school year 1967-68, and that this tradition of having such a book will continue through the following years. The staff would like to extend a special thanks to Mrs. Glen Suter and the Board of Education, for without their help this book would not have been possible. 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