Van Alstyne High School - Panther Yearbook (Van Alstyne, TX)

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he Athletics Outstanding Athlete Award: Paul Hicksom Chuck Haker Laura Minchey Panther Pride Award: Scott McTee Eddie Cate Scott Campbell Karin Brown Scholastic Award: Nancy Tepera Melissa Ferguson Nancy Tepera Craig Page Jay Cooper Football Booster Club Award: Timmy Gipson Outstanding Back Award: Craig Huffhines Outstanding Lineman Award: Michael McCollum Baseball Most Valuable Player: Derek Bengtson Baseball Most Improved: Craig Page Track Most Valuable Player: Laura Minchey Billy Wilson Tennis Most Valuable Player: Michelle Weatherley Rebecca Buckner Justin Buckner Golf Most Valuable Player: Scott McTee Jana Lightfoot Rebecca Buckner Basketball Most Valuable Player: Volleyball Most Valuable Player: if For Me? Coach Debra Manley beams at her track girls,- Holly Owen, Pam Pittman, Lisa DeHaven, and Kathy OtCain as they present her with a gift at the Sports Banquet. Look at This Mr. Vance Morris, guest speaker for the Sports Ban- quet, holds up his handtowel given by the Athletic Club. Ag Beef Products: Mike Domingos Sheep: Greg Moody Dairy: Amy Noe Horse Proficiency: Hunter Floyd Poultry: Jennifer Likely Farm Shop: Bob Lemons Rabbit: James Douglas Livestock: Tim Renneker Fish-Wildlife: Robert Philbrick Outdoor Recreation: Darrell Huddleston Fruit 8: Vegetables: Mike Domingos Home 8: Farmstead Improvement: Ray Sims Ag Mechanics: Brian McCasland Beef Award: Scott McTec Sheep Award: Cary Akins Helping Hand Award: Jeff Spencer Outstanding: 9th-Thomas Brown 10th-Chad Huffhines 11th-Bradley Flatt 12th-Craig Huffhines Cwop: Jennifer Likely Jason Vensel The Next Bid? During the Ag Ban- quet, Ag teacher Mr. Damon Motley shows a pair of clippers given to him by the Ag Boosters. BANQUETS 25

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21$va The Best Of All The Rest Three successful banquets were kicked off at this year's end. Food and awards were the main attractions, while guest speakers made their appear- ances with some inspiring speeches. The organizations that put on these banquets were athletics, band, and agri- culture. Guest speaker for the Ag Banquet was Mr. CL. Simco of Van Alstyne. French's of Sher- man catered the event. Said Darrin Stewart, a ju- nior, I thought the Ag Ban- quet was set up and organized well. I enjoy the speaker. It was really nice. At the Band Banquet, which was catered by Honey Creek of Van Alstyne, there was no guest speaker; however, many awards were handed out. It was a time for all those who worked so hard to be rec- ognized, said Dawn McMa- han, a sophomore. Wendy Billups, a senior, said, I enjoyed the band ban- quet because it was our night just for the band to be hon- ored. 24 STUDENT LIFE The Sports Banquet was ca- tered by Underwood's of Sher- man and the guest speaker was Mr. Vance Morris, defensive coordinator at Austin College. He gave an interesting speech on winning attitudes. After the speaker, awards were handed out. Karin Brown, recipient of the Pan- ther Pride Award, said, It was funny because we were play- ing with the candle and I didn't know they had called my name. Senior Laura Minchey, who recieved two awards, said, The awards I received paid off for all the hard work! That was the banquets main purpose: to recognize and hon- or all the hard work the stu- dents of these organizations put forth. I feel like all students per- form better when they get rec- ognition for achievements they have accomplished. The banquets recognize the efforts of students and therefore they want to do more - better. Coach Mike Weatherley. Geez Guys, Thanks! The Van Al- styne Band Boosters present Mr. Mike Perry with a token of their ap- preciation. I was glad to see our athletes recognized and awarded for their talents and abilities. Robin Reynolds, fresh. Band John Philip Sousa Award; Tammy Murley Outstanding Musician: Derek Bengtson Outstanding Marcher of the Year: Tim Lamson Outstanding Bandsman: Laura Sloan Most Improved Boy: Brent Williams Most Improved Girl: Amy Cuinn Service Award: Chikako Wilkinson Michelle Domingos

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There's a lot involved in being a senior and there are more privileges too. Sr. Audra Richie Class of 1986: Back row - Michael R. McCol- lum, Brandon Jr Stacks, Brandie G. Hix, La- Tonya D. Murphy, Terri A, Hix, Chrystal L. Hodges, Jill L. Aiken, Thomas D. Lamson, Bri- an A. McCasland, Jason H. Spencer, Charlotte A. Reynolds, Chikako Shimoda - Wilkinson, Audra C. Richie, Danny K. Scalf, Doug C. Flanery, Lisa A. Spradling, Chuck Haker, Paul Hickson, Gregory Di Lay, C. Shane Chandler, Chris L. Taylor, Melissa A. Ferguson, M. Jody Wesson; Edward L. Cate, Harold D. Gonzales, Graham R. Guthrie, Jeffery K. Spencer. Amy A. Guinn, Aaron K. Williams, Laura M. Min- chey, Candace A. Wright, N. Michelle Weath- erley, D. Scott Campbell, Craig P. Huffhines, Wendy L. Billups, C. Scott McTee, Tammy A. Murley. Stacy W. Burk, Debra Holland, Nancy E Tepera, and Pamela G. Huff 26 STUDENT LIFE 24$mW Here The class of 1986's year got off to a fast start. In early Au- gust senior portraits were taken and that is when it began to sink in that the senior class was here and the year belonged to them, Everything is starting to happen and fall into place. said Terri Hix. As the days turned to weeks and the weeks to months, graduation night quickly ap- proached. Gowns were ordered, programs typed, and diplomas printed. 50 many things ran through the seniors' minds as they began to make decisions about graduation. How they wanted to have their names printed on their diplomas seemed to be a minor decision but caused the seniors to look toward the future. I was con- templating on whether or not to put my middle name on it, but I thought how wierd it was to really be out of school for good and I never had to go back. Wendy Billups The night finally came and the ceremonies were held at the football field. Rain threatened to move graduation to the gym but the clouds cleared and the evening was very pleasant. The One for the road. Seniors Chris Taylor and Paul Hickson embrace before they set out to take on the world with their new lives. Look Out World We Come VAHS Band brought in the sen- iors with Pomp and Circum- stance , then Nancy Tepera gave her Salutatorian speech on 'Freedom'. Jeff Gore, Debbie Moody, and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Coleman sang That's What Friends Are For then Candace Wright, Valedictorian, spoke on the accomplishments of the class. Afterwards, Rev. Dennis Wilkinson gave over the con- trols to the Seniors to base their lives on stronger values in his commencement address. Then the moment that they had been waiting for for thirteen years, Superintendent Charles Wil- liams presented the seniors with their diplomas, they moved their tassels, and the graduates were on the way to new and ex- citing lives.