Wilburton High School - Diggers Yearbook (Wilburton, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1969 volume:

The 1969 Digger Wilburton City Schools Wilburton, Oklahoma Volume 23 DAVID BROWN, BOB STANFIELD, EDITORS UPPERCLASSMEN USTEN INTENTLY as Nikki Faulkner describes a Business examination taken earlier. Students find conferences more effec- tive than individual cramming sessions. HUSTLE AND BUSTLE is the element necessary to all students who plan to walk through WHS halls. Keeping the Pace TENSION AND ROUTINE involve students in a hectic pace as they attempt to include extra- class, social, and athletic events in an already crowded schedule. A mid-winter basketball game is a welcome relief for students and an opportunity to relax and participate from the stands. Student en- thusiasm for sports seems to complete a sched- ule heavy with academics and unending home assignments. Students are encouraged to think as individuals and yet expected to become an integral part of the student body Typical student life changes quickly from a few moments of quiet, individual study to one of frantic search for a needed book in the library stacks Small in- cidents are pushed aside, someday to be remem- bered as a vital part of high school life and a contrast to the even more demanding require- ments of the young adult. Upperclassmen, faced with college careers and draft requirements, often experience a feeling of panic at Today’s Pace HARD AT WORK, a Freshman student, Barry Smith, sets the pace for the fifth hom Industrial Arts class under the super- vision of instructor Ronald Adams. Fresh- man boys taking Shop this year have had courses in mechanical drawing and simple building the past two years. Present classes consist of theory in wood- working, the use of various large pieces of machinery, and techniques in building more useful articles, such as chess sets, gun racks, and tables. Intent on his work at a grinder, Barry rep- resents a large portion of Wilburton High School youth, of the now generation, at today's pace. A day's pace begins early in the morning when students gather in differ- ent groups to talk about varied topics of the expected day's events and those of yesterday. The first bell rings and experi- enced students hurry off to their lockers. The ring of the second bell is heard and students make a mad dash for lockers, books, and classrooms By the third bell all are in their classes with the exceptions of those who were caught in a flow of traffic not going their direction. Six periods compose the day with a number of subjects from which students choose. Lockers bang and students leave for home. Silence. 3 Class Research Involves Students RESEARCH PROJECTS PROVIDE prac- tical experience for students in all divisions of high school education. Science Departments naturally lend themselves to experimentation while other divisions use displays, demon- strations and audio-visual aids to rein- force general information gained in textbook and lectures. In addition to college preparation, sev- eral departments provide instruction for personal use and vocational skills. Business, Industrial Arts, and Agricul- ture provide marketable skills while general education teaches basic infor- mation. Special services are provided by the Reading Laboratory and Speech Therapy Departments, offering intensive reme- dial and therapy instructions to stu- dents referred to them by faculty mem- bers. Up-to-date equipment in all departments provides specialized as well as general devices to expand subject matter and provide practice laboratories for skill development. Relaxing With Friends Breaks Pace SELECTING TOP HITS, Nikki Faulkner and Rick Enis hurry to join Sandra Carpenter and Bob Cole for a quick lunch. Lunch periods find many WHS students driving to local drive- ins for a short order lunch and a few minutes conversation with friends Remainder of the hour is filled with a drive downtown and sometimes a quick car wash for the teen- ager's status symbol. Students staying on the high school campus have a nourishing meal in the cafeteria or per- haps a Coke in the study hall with close friends. 4 SPIRIT OF WILBURTON High School for 53 years is represented by the WHS spirit cup. Students compete yearly for class possession of this trophy. ketball players. Bo Morrow jumps high against John Cook to tip the ball to his teammates. Students React to Requirements LIONEL YOUNG ASSISTS Keith Smith in the combination of two chemicals as the chemistry class prepares for an experiment. Students learn the importance of following exact directions including the five basic steps involved in experimentation A written report expresses results of the ex- periment and insures understanding of re- sults and possible application to other pro- blems. Observing closely the initial steps is Ted Evicks, Phyllis Guazdausky, Linda Williams, and Libby Wright. Students Encounter Competition, Fun REMEDIAL READING STUDENTS answer questions asked by Grace Moore in the Reading Laboratory. ELEMENTARY CHILDREN ENJOY climbing in the monkey bars during an unseasonably warm recess period in February. Other play equipment is available to the children. BRIGHT, SUNNY DAYS bring students outside to enjoy the sunshine. The WHS entrance is a favorite meeting spot as students find the lunch hour a time to forget school work for a short while. RICK ENIS BOUNDS through spirit sign as he leads the way for the rest of the team. Similar pep club activi- ties during football season promote school spirit. 6 BRENDA ENIS INSTRUCTS cheer- leaders, Beth Sutton and Libby Wright in techniques of sign making which are used to promote school spirit. WALTER JEFFERY SECURES the building after a day of varied ac- tivities, the last of the many jobs carried out daily by the service staff. Today's Pace Requires Action TODAY'S RACE REQUIRES a never-ending race for students to compre- hend several areas of scholastics, become involved in the fringe area of activities, and somehow manage to retain some individuality. Respon- sibilities come thick and in every direction as students attempt to slow enough to make decisions and find some small area of school life in which they can feel secure. INTRODUCTION ACADEMICS STUDENT LIFE CLASSES CLOSING ADVERTISING ACADEMICS Ten Aere Campus Proposed Site SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, P.J. Smith, announced in March a new plant facility for WHS, to be located on a ten-acre area of land west of the city. The ultra-modern plant features extensive classroom space with detached cafeteria, auditorium, gymnasium, Industrial Arts, and Agriculture buildings. Additional space is planned as enrollment requirements arise. SELDON TAYLOR SUPERVISES grades nine through twelve, Sam Taylor coordi- nates grades seven and eight, while Benny Keck directs the elementary section. Administration Announces New SAM TAYLOR, PRINCIPAL, discusses junior high enrollment. HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Seldon Taylor supervises stu- dent records and activities. GRADE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Benny Keck checks absentee lists which are high because of the February flu epidemic. Other duties of Princi- pal Keck are supervising play- ground activities and coaching fifth and sixth grade basketball teams. DURING WORKING HOURS, Hughie Boyd performs one of many civic duties as President of the Board of Educa- tion, by scanning a doc- ument pertaining to the efficient functioning of the school district. BOARD OF EDUCATION previews the preliminary blueprints of the new high school building. President, Hughie Boyd, points out a specific part of the building to member, Edgar Lowder; clerk, Ada Blackwood; vice-president, W.R. Abernathy; and Gertrude Shero, member. INDUSTRIAL ARTS Ronald Adams SPECIAL EDUCATION June Bailey AFTER CORRECTING ERRORS, third grade teacher, Virginia Gibson, returns papers. GRADE FIVE Jean Bell GRADE FOUR Lora Mae Booth JUNIOR HIGH ENGLISH Jim Cathy JUNIOR HIGH MATHEMATICS Charlene Corvin SPEECH THERAPY Nancy Denny HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS Donald Dustman Instructors Set Standards GUIDANCE COUNSELING Tommye Elliott JUNIOR HIGH ENGLISH Pearl French GRADE TWO Johnnie Gamer GRADE THREE Virginia Gibson - 12 GRADE FIVE INSTRUMENTAL Joyce Green MUSIC Dee Hood GRADE FIVE GRADE SIX Frank Lawerence Marie Lay BUSINESS EDUCATION Foy Ledbetter PHYSICAL EDUCATION Jerry Linney KINDERGARTEN Fannie Lucas RELAXING DURING BREAKS and their free time, WHS Faculty gather in the lounge to have a quick cup of coffee, read up on current events, and discuss the days' happenings. Also, to do necessary work unhampered and free from the noise and clamor. Duties Extend Beyond Class Responsibilities GRADE SIX Don McClain JUNIOR HIGH HOME ECONOMICS Grace Moore VOCAL MUSIC Donnabelle Muncy HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH Laurita Quaid GRADE TWO Christine Ramsey GRADE ONE Irene Roberts GRADE THREE Grace Russell JUNIOR HIGH SCIENCE Leslie Russell HIGH SCHOOL HOME ECONOMICS Jay Selby NITA PEARL FRENCH takes advantage of the telephone located in the junior high school building where she teaches English. Communication is made easier by the location of telephones in the separated school buildings. Ruth Smith John Sokolosky Lois Sokolosky Alma Taylor MINNIE COBB LECTURES on insurance to Alma Taylor's General Business Class. INSTRUCTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES EXTEND beyond classroom as faculty sponsored club and class activities in addition to teaching a full schedule of classes. Students council with teachers after regular hours and often seek extra practice and research under teacher supervision. Summer vacation months find teachers instructing special or adult classes as well as tlie usual family responsibilities. Many instructors spend their summer months on college or university cam- puses continuing work toward advanced degrees. Nancy Taylor Sam Taylor Lou Watkins Margaret Westover 15 INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN to Sharon Walton by Jay Selby, Home Economist. Services Staff Functions as Unit TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS is provided by a staff of six drivers for routine and special school trips. Bus drivers include Don McClain, Wayne Lucas, Archie Hodge, Ed Jarvis, Marion Smith, and Lester Wray. SERVICE STAFF MEMBERS function as a unit to complete office records, trans- port students, and maintain plant facili- ties A staff of eighteen provides effeci- ent services for approxiamately a thou- sand students. Suellen Young, Secretary to Superinten- dent P.J. Smith, prepares necessary ser- vices used for payroll records and recep- tions callers to the administrative office. Carolyn Underwood. Secretary to the high school principal, completes stu- dent records and accounting for activity accounts and supervises mail distribu- tion. CHECKING LIGHT- ING FACILITIES is one of many duties completed by the maintenance staff. Campus grounds are kept attractive throughout the year and interiors are re- conditioned on a regular basis during summer months. Walter Jeffery and Ed Jarvis maintain the high school sec- tion, Bob Bloxham the junior high, and Pete Zink the ele- mentary section. Archie Hodge maintains campus grounds. FRESHLY BAKED BREAD is featured daily with nourishing meals prepared in the school cafeteria by Margaret Petree Margaret Duncan, Julia Baker, Velva McCarney, Cafeteria Manager, and Glema Bloxham. Special meals are prepared for faculty dinners and special occasions. Teenagers Join Organizations PHIL RATLIFF PRESIDES, as vice- president, over a meeting of the Boys' Lettermen Club in place of absent president, John Crane. The members discuss plans pertaining to the football and basketball coronations, arrival of football jackets and sweaters, and the problems, and outcome of a game. BAKE SALE PLANS are discussed by mem- bers of the Girl's Lettermen Club presided over by president, Sandra Taylor and spon- sored by Coach Sam Taylor. A motion is made and carried that the proceeds will help sponsor a trip to Miami for club members. Clubs, Groups Offer Extra-Class Activities LOU WATKINS POINTS out the local vicinity of Okla- homa on a map of the world to mem- bers of the History Club. Students meet monthly and talk over recent events which affect our way of life. The club and Okla- homa History Classes made a trip to the Rhunestone located near Heavener. SCIENCE CLUB MEMBERS explore a new world of tiny creatures under the lens of a microscope. Taking turn, they look at an onion skin, an amoeba, or maybe a part of a dissected animal. Nancy Taylor sponsors the twenty-two member club monthly. Journalism Trip Polishes Writing Techniques DIGGER SPIRIT NEWSPAPER staff members publish a mimeographed edition bi-monthly, including a special edition for the Elementary Division. Staff members attended the Oklahoma Inter-Collegiate Press Association workshop on the University of Oklahoma campus in October, when they were instructed in general and fine points of high school newspaper publication. Fourteen staff members gather news, prepare layouts, duplicate, and distribute copies every second Friday. Editorials feature opinions and facts researched by the editorial department. Special feature articles include items of interest from world events and attitudes. Student polls provide basis for in- teresting feature articles on student opinions, student dress, and pro- posed changes in student life. Publishing bi-monthly requires working hours that often extend after regular class time. Editors also researched special textbooks and references in the Journalism section of the library to up-date writing and editing techniques. Editors Improve and Expand News Coverage WORKING AFTER polls, class sketches, and SCHOOL, three members the latest gossip are col- of the Digger Spirit looted and published bi- newspaper staff hurry to monthly, meet deadlines. School 19 ROBERT STANFIELD IDENTIFIES photographs for the Student Life section of the 1969 Digger year- book. Features this year include an opening section printed on colored contemporare paper, extensive photography coverage, twenty-two extra pages and a completely new advertising section. The cover was created for the Digger by American Yearbook Company, Topeka, Kansas, which published the book for seven years. YEARBOOK STAFF MEMBERS attend both fall and spring meetings of the Oklahoma Inter-Collegiate Press Association on the University of Oklahoma, Norman, campus. Experts in yearbook production instruct students in layout, copywriting, and pho- tography divisions. A special section instructs business managers in planning budgets and con- ducting sales and distribution. Digger Adds Color, Pages YEARBOOK STAFF MEMBERS include Robert Stanfield, Editor; Janet Carlin, Copy Editor; Brenda Enis and Rita Sivic, Secretaries; David Brown, Edi- tor; Vicki Puckett, Business Manager; and Foy Ledbetter, Advisor. Each department works to meet three copy schedule deadlines to provide spring delivery of yearbooks. Staff members research textbooks on yearbook pro- duction to gain ideas for presenting the work, efforts, and achievements of WHS. Production of the 1969 yearbooks requires staff work on weekends, holi- days, and several nights, in addition to regular classtime activities. Nowmen Glenn, American Yearbook Company representative, assisted staff members in planning and coordinating the 1969 edition of the Digger. 20 PRESIDENT TINA JULICH, listens while representative Terry Willmon makes a mo- tion concerning intra- mural sports. Discuss- ion of the motion and voting is the proceed- ure by which rules are made. Student Coun- cil sponsors spirit cup competition including intramurals and home- coming parade. Teenage Leaders STUDENT COUNCIL FORMS the nucleus of WHS student government. Officers for the 1969 school year are president, Tina Julich; reporter, Vicki Puckett; secretary, Libby Wright; and vice-president, Keith Smith. Attending student council workshop at Ed- mond was Vicki Puckett, Libby Wright and Tina Julich. At the workshop they review rules of parliamentary procedure and learn theories of school participation The work- shop lasts one week and is attended by various schools in the state. HONOR SOCIETY INCLUDES the upper ten per cent scho- lastically of the WHS student body. Many honor students are involved in class offices, student council, and other leadership activities in addition to retain- ing high scholastic standings. Valdicto- rian and salutatorian honors are presented yearly to the two highest ranking senior students. Band King 22 Gary Sparks Band TinaJulich Oueen 23 MARCHING BAND MEMBERS traveled throughout the state competing successfully in contests. Marching Band First in State Field Competition EARNING TOP HONORS in its class for field competition at the Seminole Band Contest, WHS musicians added another trophy to a list of winnings. Band members and the Band Parents Club attended a three day Instrumental Music Clinic held April 30 through May 2 in Enid, Oklahoma. DEE HOOD SHOWS first clarinets the cor- rect way to execute a part of their music. BAND OFFICERS ARE Missy Martin, vice- president; Nikki Faulkner, secretary; Robin Hood, reporter; Donita Brown, student council representative; and Tina Julich, president. The Digger Band officers assist director Dee Hood with important decisions. 24 CONCERT BAND MUSICIANS are chosen from the entire membership and present musical programs throughout the year for school and community events. Extra hours of practice are required from members to prepare for special events and a smooth performance. Stage Band, Top Musicians LAST MINUTE PRAC- TICES help majorettes to be sure of routines. Weekly performances require daily practice. STAGE BAND MEMBERS participate in several social events and add to the musical entertainment at the basketball coronation. Stage Band membership requires many hours of added practice. Football Queen Malissa Martin 26 V A A y A M I HFjf...: vu 'JtiAr A5 E2' V Queen Selections JUNIOR HIGH QUEEN escorted by Allan Roberts, was crowned at half time ceremonies in October. Prize- winning homecoming float placed first for the senior class in the annual parade through downtown Wilburton. 1969 Homecoming theme featured Mother Goose Fairy Tales. High School football queen and attendants were honored with impressive half-time coronation cere- monies sponsored by the Pep Club. Crownbearers from the Elementary Division added to the atmosphere of royalty while Band members played background music. Sophomore Princess Brenda A us tin Junior High Selects Royalty JUNIOR HIGH PRINCESS of the 1969 coronation are Tina Powers, seventh grade princess; Becky Rabon, eighth grade princess; and ninth grade prin- cess Donita Brown. The theme for the coronation was Let Me Call You Sweetheart. Cheerleaders and the pep club helped in carrying out the theme by forming a large heart on the fifty- yard line of the football field. 29 Diggers Complete Rough Football Season SEASON'S FIRST OPPONENT, the Coaigate Wildcats, ended with a 0-6 victory for the Wildcats. Roger Fassio and Phillip Ratliff, ABOVE, combine efforts to hold the Wildcats to a low score. Coaigate's efficiency, how- ever, proved too much as the Diggers finally admitted a disappointing defeat. EXPERIENCING A ROUGH season in wins and losses, the 1969 Digger grid sters fought several strong opponents throughout the season. Coach Jerry Linney's younger gridders gained a wealth of valuable experience as reg- ulars set examples in offensive and defensive play. Scoring Action 1969 WHS FOOTBALL SQUAD prepare to leave for an away game. Coaches Jerry Linney, Clyde Wool- ridge, and Sam Tay- lor supervised daily practice at Weissinger Field and a winter weight lifting pro- gram. 30 Scoreboard Wilburton Opponent 0 Coalgate 6 9 Stigler 24 7 Weleetka 48 6 Hartshome 47 6 Atoka 47 13 Eufaula 62 16 Heavener 48 0 Antlers 0 10 Talihina 6 QUARTERBACK KEITH SMITH carries WHS DIGGERS WON one, lost seven, and tied the ball against the Coalgate Wildcats one game in a difficult season, in the season's opening contest. Fassio, Smith Lead Gridsters ROGER FASSIO LEADS the action against a strong Weleetka team, as Larry Durant, No. 82, and Phillip Ratliff, No. 53, move in to provide team support. Hard-pressed by Weleetka gridders, WHS players fought a hard campaign, only to face a dis- appointing 48-7 final score for Weleetka. 31 Varsity Squad Fights Tough Court Schedule COACH CLYDE WOOLDRIDGE plans de- fensive action as WHS cagers carefully follow chalkboard plays to be carried out on the courts. EUGENE DUKES SINKS the ball for two points against Heavener cagers in the third game of the season. 1969 BASKETBALL GRIDSTERS enter the athletic bus to travel to an away game. Assistant Coach Jerry Linney supervises last-minute preparations during regular season play and is responsible for much of the behind-the-scenes work responsible for team success. 32 CLAUDE BRAZELTON STRETCHES for a layup shot to earn two points against Heavner. Digger cagers continued to score and closed the game with a 53-42 win in the third game of the season. In a disappointing season, Wilburton's team failed to win in several subsequent games although many contests were closely-fought and lost by only a few points. The Diggers were in the driver's seat on three games including Heavner, Antlers, and Quinton. A well-disciplined and deliberate team is the goal worked toward by WHS coaches and daily practice is an indespensible part of team work. WHS cagers finished the season with a 3-17 win-loss record and a careful examination of the scoreboard reveals several close ones. Scoreboard Wilburton Opponent 37 Eufaula 58 44 Antlers 57 53 Heavener 42 44 Talihina 77 45 C layton 53 29 Hartshorne 34 60 Antlers 59 37 Hanna 58 43 Quinton 39 27 Chelsea 70 45 Talihina 79 44 Hanna 75 60 Roland 63 40 Clayton 78 55 Roland 63 49 Quinton 51 47 Whitesboro 73 63 Hartshorne 66 37 Eufaula 68 43 Heavener 50 KEITH SMITH HITS a two-pointer against Heavener in a highly compet- itive contest. 33 1969 GIRLS BASKETBALL team pauses a few minutes from court play. Coached by Sam Taylor, the female cagers registered a 10-7 win-loss record with one game tied. Girl Basketballers Score Ten Wins In Cage Action COACH SAM TAYLOR shows players Gail Duncan and Diana Guy the correct way of hitting the basket in a routine practice session. Tali hi na Action GAIL DUNCAN SCORES in a tough Talihina game as Gwen Wilkett and Diana Guy watch intently, ready for further action. WHS cagers tied Talihina once and lost by two points in a return game. 34 DAILY PRACTICE SESSIONS involve girl cagers in the study of plays as well as actual team action on the courts. Quick thinking and reaction on both home and foreign courts is the goal of Coach Sam Taylor. ABOVE, Donna Cook, Diana Guy, and Coach Taylor, practice passing and the popular shuffle play. Practice Sessions Polish Cagers For Court Action ONE CHARACTERISTIC RULE of court play is that a goal effort should not be made unless the player has a reason- able shot at the basket. Careful coach- ing from the sidelines by Coach Sam Taylor reminded the girls of this im- portant rule. Offense coupled with a dedicated defensive effort provides scoreboard results indicating a well- balanced basketball season. District and regional play involves the girls in a highly competitive field when good judgment and response must be second nature. Cagers Play In Regional Games REGIONAL PLAY CARRIED the WHS girls team to Miami, Oklahoma, where stiff competition was met with respon- sive action by Digger cagers. The polish acquired in practice sessions is reflected in the season scoreboard--ten wins, seven losses, and one tie game. Scoreboard Wilburton Opponent 39 Stigler 32 37 Hartshorne 44 48 Heavener 25 23 Talihina 23 45 Clayton 27 37 Hartshorne 31 42 Antlers 40 39 Hanna B 19 40 Colcord 41 29 Talihina 31 36 Hanna B 34 34 Roland 45 35 Clayton 29 26 Roland 44 49 Quinton 32 22 Hartshorne 37 22 Eufaula 30 37 Whitesboro 30 35 Won 10, Lo’st 7, Tied 1 Basketball Queen Gail Duncan P ) Terry WUnion Beau 39 GIRLS GLEE CLUB members add the feminine touch to the varied musical pre- sentations. The group performs at many programs presented for both student and adult appreciation. In addition to local pre- sentations, the Girls Glee Club has represented the school in several music contests. Other acti- vities include school assemblies. Musical Roles Numerous VOCAL MUSIC DIRECTOR Donnabell Muncy talks with Brenda Austin about selec- tions to present in a school assembly. The Vocal Music Department plays a major role in many school activi- ties. Included in these activities are the Christmas Candlelighting program, state music contests and community services. ACQUIRING SEVERAL HOURS practice needed for good harmony, Missy Martin, Karren Palmieri, and Brenda Sharp prepare for an ex- pected presentation. They are accompanied by vocal instructor Donnabell Muncy. Vocal Music Division 40 BOYS GLEE CLUB members practice for the annual Christmas Candlelighting services presented with the Departments of Speech, Home Economics, and Industrial Arts. Traditional selections with selected Christ- mas scenes and costuming combine for a program of unusual beauty. MIXED ENSEMBLE MEMBERS present special numbers including unusual contest selections and participate in the annual Candlelighting services. Requirements in- clude after hours practice and are selected from the entire musical groups. SEXTET MEMBERS INCLUDE Janet Bettis, Joyce Hamilton, Brenda Austin, Billie Givens, Mary Dollins, and Kathy Williams. Special contest numbers require, many extra hours of practice by sextet members and Director Donnabell Muncy. Yearbook King 42 Jesse Bailey Yearbook Queen Mary Jean Dollins 43 Elementary Yearbook King Eddie Kennedy Elementary Yearbook Queen Cheryl Wood Sokolosky Directs Vocational Agriculture JOHN SOKOLOSKY DIRECTS the class- room instruction and field work of Vocational Agriculture and sponsors the local Future Farmers of America Chap- ter. Members learn basis of agriculture, farm and ranch management, and practice in the field, administering to animals on local farms and ranches. Students are selected for individual judging teams and enter local and state contests. Most individuals and teams rank high in agricultural competition. Livestock records are kept as a part of farm management and several members own cattle as ecidence of their manage- ment abilities. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Chapter in- cludes students from Freshman through Senior classes. The chapter emblem embossed on blue jackets represents the club goals. 46 OVER TWENTY YEARS of instructing Vocational Agriculture in Wilburton schools has included for John Sokolosky a community service in farm manage- ment for local farmers and ranchers. LIVESTOCK SHOW PREPARATION includes de- tailed grooming of cattle checked here by FFA members. PROVIDING FFA LEADERSHIP for the WHS chapter are a group of officers and alternate officers. Allen Hunnicutt is president. 47 Outstanding Students Selected in Election DISCUSSING SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, Jim King and Billye Kay Givens, students with the most leadership abilities, plan ways of getting bet- ter school participation. Jim is sophomore president and Billye president of the senior class. HIGHEST PERSONALITY RATING and the title of Personality were presen- ted to Debbie Johnson and Rodney Price by the Wilburton High School student body. Rodney, a sophomore, waits patiently as upperclassman, Debbie, discusses the preparations for graduation with her fellow seniors in May. 4k ROGER FASSIO CHECKS the latest sports news with Sandra Taylor. Both were selected outstanding in sports--Fassio for football accomplishments and Taylor for girls basketball. STUDENT LEADERS EXCEL in many areas and often direct other classmen in scho- lastic and extra-class activities. Selec- tions are made by the high school student body in an annual election. Student Leaders SCHOLASTIC AWARDS PRESENTED to Sherry Powell and Robert Fazekas indicate the preparation and initiative needed to earn one of the highest honors. Both are active members of the 1969 graduating class. SELECTED AS OUTSTANDING in all categories of school life were seniors Vicki Puckett and Phillip Ratliff. Both are involved in numerous extra- class activities while maintaining high scholastic standing and leader- ship abilities. TALENT AWARDS GO to sopho- more Brenda Austin and Charles Keys, a junior student. Brenda's work in the Vocal Music Division prompted students to select her for the talent award. Charles Keys' involvement in Speech Division productions gained the top award. FFA Sweetheart Department Emphasizes Foods and Clothing, Economical Household Operation Learned ESTIMATING FINANCIAL STATUS of the Future Homemakers of America Chapter of WHS, Mary Jean Dollins points out the tallied figure to FHA sponsor Jay Selby. Jay Selby, senior high Home Economist, has sponsored HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT provides instruction in the FHA for a number of years, appetizing and nutritional preparation of food and the selection and sewing of attractive clothing. Combined with a study of practical household operation, freshmen through senior students are prepared for the role of homemaker. Included also is in- struction in family finance and budgeting of household expenses. FUTURE HOME- MAKERS OF AMERICA local chapter includes all girls enrolled in Vocational Home Economics and is affiliated with the national chapter. Chapter projects in- clude the annual style show and the State Convention held in Oklahoma City each spring. Spirited Pep Club Boosts Digger Victories WITH THE COMBINED spirits of the Pep Club and Cheerleaders, WHS retains the competative spirit so essential to school life. Through the leadership of these groups in sports and activities, WHS has always been held in high regard for its sportsmanship. WHS SPIRIT BOOSTERS for the 1969 school year are cheerleaders Brenda Enis, a junior; head cheer- leader Missy Martin, a senior; Vicki Puckett, senior; Beth Sutton, junior; and cheerleader Libby Wright, a junior. Yearly, cheer- leaders rally team and spectator spirit. DISPLAYING LEADERSHIP ABILITY, Brenda Sharp, Vice President, Nikki Faulkner, Secretary and Treasurer, Phyllis Guazdausky, Reporter, Missy Martin, President, and Billy Kaye Gibens, Student Council Represen- tative, manage the Pep Club's activities. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Pep Club supports spirit by sponsoring many school activities and attending each sports event to hold the com- petative spirit of WHS atheletes. They also take an active part in sponsoring after-game dances and the all- important Football Banquet. BOARDING THE BUS for an out-of-town-game, members of the junior high pep squad, sponsored by Donnabelle Muncy and Charlene Corvin, talk about cheers to be yelled to boost the team spirit. Junior High Cheering Section Supports Players JUNIOR HIGH PEP club provides enthusiasm and sup- port for football and basketball teams. Practice sessions smooth out new routines and keep the cheer- leaders up to date in the lastest pep yells. Pep club members wear traditional purple and white uniforms and display pom-poms to rally junior high spirit. PURPLE AND WHITE pom-poms are in position as junior high cheerleaders prepare to do a spirited yell. Elected head cheer- leader for the 1969 Digger school year is Debbie Wooldridge, while other members include Jan Smith, Connie Cope, Debbie Giacomo, Gayle Davis and Donita Brown. 53 54 Pep Club Beau Phillip Ratliff 9 Track A thietes Compete in Oval Meetings OVAL MEETINGS THROUGHOUT the state attracted WHS thin clads to com- pete for track honors. Preparation in- cludes daily practice sessions at Weissinger Field, with efforts super- vised by Coach Jerry Linney. Competition involves athletes in sprint- ing, relay, shot put, and pole vault contests and intensive practice is given in each category. ALLAN ROBERTS PREPARES to hurl the shot put in a practice session intended to prepare for track competition. RELAY HAND-OFF TECHNIQUES are WARTICK BENDS IN starting position while reviewed by Ted Faulkner and Gary competing in a track sprinting contest. Harley as Weissinger Field. 55 Jeffrey Heads Speech JEAN JEFFREY, SPEECH Instructor, directs students in play production activities and contests selections. Love of One's Neighbor, a one-act play was presen- ted in May as the groups' major presentation of the year. Contestants traveled to Eastern State College, Wilburton, Northeastern State College, Tahlequah, and Central State College, Edmond, to enter individ- ual and group contests. TINA JULICH RECEIVES directions from instructor Jean Jeffrey on the technique of expression during a practice session in the auditorium. Contest entries require hours of extra practice. DUET ACTING SELECTIONS find Billie Givens and Sherry Powell practicing before the spot lighting, preparing to compete in contests on three college campuses in Oklahoma. SPEECH STUDENTS ENTERED contests in the cate- gories of duet acting, individual speaking, poetry interpretation and other competitive activities. Contest selections are in addition to regular class- room activities. 56 CLASSES Senior Officers Show Qualities of Leadership MARY ANDERSON JESSE BAILEY SHERRY BOOTH TONI BROWN SANDRA CARPENTER ROY CLARK WILMA CLARK BOB COLE DONNA COOK JOHN CRANE MARY DOLLINS EUGENE DUKES 58 GAIL DUNCAN MELVIN ELLiS ZONA EMBERTON 1969 SENIOR OFFICERS ARE PRES- IDENT, BILLY KAY GIVENS; VICE- PRESIDENT, MISSY MARTIN, WHO TRY TO ACHIEVE CLASS OBJEC- TIVES. RICK ENIS GARY EVANS NIKKI FAULKNER ROBERT FAZEKAS VIRGIL FRANCIS BILL YE GIVENS SECRETARY, VICKI PUCKETT; AND REPORTER, TERRY WILMON, SOLVE PROBLEMS FACING SENIORS. DIANA GUY VIRGINIA HINDMAN ALLEN HUNNICUTT DEL MAR JAMES 59 Seniors P, DEBBIE JOHNSON TINA JULICH MARGARET KENDRICK JOHN KIDWELL MISSY MARTIN JEAN MATHEWS LINDA McCLAIN cathy McDowell KEITH McCILL JANICE MOTE KARREN PALMIERI LYNN POTTS JAN POWELL SHERRY POWELL VICKI PUCKETT CREATING AN ATMOSPHERE of hi- larity, Seniors perform in an assembly entitled The Engagables. The cou- ple won an expense-paid trip to Rob- bers Cave Park. The assembly con- tained parts in which the audience participated. ° 'sent Comical Assembly LAWRENCE SHAHAN BRENDA SHARP KEITH SHELTON GEORGE STANFIELD SANDRA TAYLOR GAIL WHITE KENNY RATLIFF PHILLIP RATLIFF SUSAN RHOTEN JANICE SCOTT LINDA WILLIAMS TERRY WILLMON PATTI WILSON JIM WINCO SUZY WOMACK LARRY WYNN ENTERTAINING WHS STUDENTS, THE CHOSEN TWO performed during weekly assembly. 61 Juniors Receive Rings SERVING AS OFFICERS OF THE JUNIOR CLASS FOR THE 1969 SCHOOL YEAR IS SECRETARY, PHYLLIS CUAZDAUSKY; PRESIDENT, KEITH SMITH; VICE-PRESIDENT, DAVID DONOLEY; AND REPORTER, RITA SIVIC. JUNIORS AWAITED THE ARRIVAL OF THEIR RINGS, FLOAT BUILDING, AND THE JR. -SR. BAN- QUET. BYREL AUSTIN JANICE BELZ NITA BLOXHAM LINDA BOGGS PERRY BOYD BRUCE BUFFINGTON CYNTHIA COOK 62 Brenda Danel Leroy Dill Mike Doshier David Donoley Judy Eastman Joe Ellis Brenda Enis Ted Evicks Roger Gassio Steve Foster Glenda Frazier Kathy Grego Phyllis Guazdausky Gary Harley Merredith Hayes Mike Humphries Roger Johnston Cheryl Kelly Billy Kidwell Steve Logan Harold Lusk James Messick George Monks Gladys Nelms 63 Bernice Pate Rhonda Ratcliff Roger Ratliff Hank Reager Curtis Reynolds Rhonda Reynolds Debbie Roundtree Rosemary Shockley Joy Shelton Rita Civic Cindi Smelser Keith Smith Gary Sparks Robert Stanfield Sharon Stonebumer Beth Sutton Kathy T aylor Kenneth Thorton Sharon Walton Danny Weston Gwen Wilkett Beverly Womack John Wartick Libby Wright 64 CHECKING THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR FORTHCOMING SCHOOL YEAR, IN WHICH THEY WILL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF FORGING THE STRUCTURE OF THE SOPHOMORE CLASS IS SECRETARY, TERRI FAULKNER; PRESIDENT, JIM KING; VICE-PRESIDENT, DAVID McCALIB; RE- PORTER, LUCY WILLIAMS. THE SOPHOMORE CLASS PARTICIPATES IN CLASS PROJECTS, SO CIAL AFFAIRS AND CAMPAIGNS FOR THE IM- PROVEMENT OF WILBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. Sophomores Take Course Drivers Education 65 Debbie Allen John Aaron Brenda Austin Karen Baker Janet Bettes Janice Bird Don Blankenship Shirley Blankenship Phillip Bloxham Claude Brazleton Dean Caldwell Gene Caldwell Michael Carmany Mary Chester Phyllis Chronister Belinda Dennis Donny Dill Larry Durant Lucile Emberton Gwen Gassio Ted Faulkner Terry Faulkner Paula Giacomo David Green Elizabeth Grego Elizabeth Guy Joyce Hamilton 66 Janet Harley Jimmy Harvey Danny Hector Melba Hodge Betty Hollingback Obbie Jackson Janice Kay Leon Kidwell Jim King Randy Knox Eddie Krug Carla Little Smitty Lorey Gary McCabe David McCalib Joyce McClain Dean Mills Debbie Monks Carolyn Moore Clint Oliver Nancy Oliver Judy Parish George Pate Bobby Peace 67 Judy Petree Rodney Price Lynn Powers Johnny Potts Danny Sharp Mosella Sheffield Guy Shrum Billy Slater Robert Skimbo Steve Smelser Randy Stevens Susan Taylor Mary Tyler Gail Usry Carla Walden Connie Walton Billy Welch Connie Wilkett Lucy Williams Kathy Williams Mark Wilmon Karen Wise Richard Wright Linda Wynn 68 Ho wdy Week Welcomes Freshmen SHARING THEIR EXPERIENCES, THE FRESHMEN FIND HIGH SCHOOL A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT ENVIRON- MENT THAN THAT OF LAST YEAR. MORE ACTIVI- TIES, PLENTY OF HOMEWORK, AND LESS TIME FOR FUN ARE ONLY A FEW OF THE MANY THINGS THAT HAVE CHANGED FOR THE FRESHMEN. INTRODUCED INTO HIGH SCHOOL BY HOWDY WEEK FRESHMEN BECAME QUICKLY ACQUAINTED WITH MANY OF THEIR RESPON- SIBILITIES. BUILDING THEIR HOMECOMING PARADE FLOAT PROVIDED A TIME FOR LEARNING TO WORK TO- GETHER AND COMPETE WITH MORE SEASONED AND EX- PERIENCED CLASSES OF WHS. Bonita Bettes Barbara Boggs Ginger Booth David Brown Donita Brown Judy Bullard Pam Butler Janet Carlin Pam Chapman Doris Clark Nina Clark Debbie Cole Ronnie Cole Vicky Curtis Elaine Dancl David Darneal Gayle Davis Betsy Donoley Bruce Downy Patrick Duffy Marion Ellis Bobby Evans Sandra Evicks Peggy Fite 69 Roger Fite Sue Glenn Thersa Grego Wanda Groggins Mary Hamby Debra Harber Vicki Harvey Vicki Hawthorne Tommy Hendrix Claude Hodge LaWanda Hodge Greg Hood Betty Jackson Brenda Johnson Tony Kendrick Lynn Labor Bobby Lay Betty Loo per Bill Lowder David Mathiews Norma Millus Valerie Mings Shan Morrison Tanya Mote Duane Nelson Rhonda Newsom David Osborne Debbie Osborne Ruby Pass Joyce Pate Thomas Pate Carolyn Prock Richard Pugh Bill Rains Allen Roberts Tom Scott Barry Smith Jan Smith Bill Standefer Joyce Stanfield David Thomas Hughey Tomlinson Kay Walden Don Wartick Roger Williams Jesse Wilson Debbie Wooldridge Jimmy Wynn 70 Grade Eight JUNIOR HIGH CORONATION IS HIGHLIGHTED BY THE EN- TRANCE OF PRINCESS BECKY RABON, AND ESCORT ALLEN ROBERTS. THEIR ARRIVAL SPOTLIGHTED THE REMAINING PRINCESSES, TENA POWERS AND DONITA BROWN, WITH ATTEN- TION FOCUSED TOWARD QUEEN JEANNINE BELL. MEMBERS OF THE EIGHTH GRADE PARTICI- PATE IN INTRAMURALS, ELEC- TIONS, AND OTHER CLASS AC- TIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, IN PREPARATION FOR GRADUATION. Alma Adams Bonnie Allen John Anderson Clifford Arron Sherry Bates Jolene Bell Loretta Blankenship Linda Branson Pamela Bryan David Buffington Becky Charles Sherri Childers Johnny Chronister Debby Clark Jerri Cook John Cook Connie Cope Jan is Corvin Rcva Culberson Mark Curtis Darrel Dill Eugene Dill Kenneth Dill Bob Doll ins Edward Dunn Betsy Enis Patrica Evans Ruddy Frazier Debbie Giacomo Linda Gough Jim Grego Linda Groggins 71 Sharon Harley Stacia Guy Tim Hogan Mike Holt Colin Holtzen Paul Hood Robin Hood Pat Humphries Mary Jones Helen Kirk Tony Little Debbie Logan Helen Looper Monte McAlester Darrel Mills Terri Mote Gene Nation Sally Nation Cheryl Palmieri James Pate Rebecca Rabon Judy Rouviere Brenda Roundtree Mike Sharp Gary Shockley Jana Sivic Lawrence Skimbo Tony Slater David Smith Stanley Smith Theresa Smith John Sprinkle Kay Standefer Terry Stone Liz Strange Debbie Thompson Eddie Tubbs Kathy Turner Gayla Wagner Debbie Webb Russie Webb Archie Weston Billy Williams Susie Willmon Ricky Wilson Kathy Wise Richard Womack Peter Zink 72 Grade Seven Lavon Anderson Gloria Askew Cathy Baker Tommy Bently Dale Bettes Ruthic Bloxham Danny Bohnsted Donna Boggs Lyle Brown Betty Broyles Patricia Brian Leland Caldwell Karla Carlin Cheryll Cliriswell Nancy Chronister Jani Clark Barbara Clawson Carl Cole Beverly Collums Betty Cook Stevie Cox Martin Curtis Gary Davis Bobby Dean Chris Dennis Linda Dunn Mike Ellis Joyce Evans Sheila Fite Tony Ford Gary Greenfield Sharon Griffith Alfreada Harley Cathy Harvey Ellen Hatcher Ray Hendrix Rick Holkum Karen Humpheries Owen Jackson Bobby Johnston Carla Johnston 73 Paula Jones Jim Kentral Patrick Lightfoot Vicki Lord David Maggi Mike Menasco Bryan Messix Kim Mickle Donna Mills Billy Montana Terry Moore Linda Morrison Bo Morrow Carlin Mote Christa Murphy Rose Nelson Danny Osborne Tommy Poor Craig Powell Teena Powers Terry Rains Vicki Ramsey Ralph Ratliff Curt Reding Othello Rowland David Scrogins Joe Shank Judy Sharp Bobby Shaw Brenda Rowland Lawrence Smith Terry Smith Johnny Sokolosky Susan Thomas Betty Tubbs Rose Tubbs Carol Usry Robyn Wagner Thomas Wartick Joey Welch Stevie Williams Sandra Win go Joyce Winship Bekcy Womack Carla Wooldridge Lisa Wright Virgil Winlock Frank Wynn 74 Grade Six Don McClain Donna Baker Rose 11 a Blackwood Sandra Boddy Greg Booth Charolotte Butler Dennis Butler Billy Carlton David Cathey Kathy Clark Karen Colvard Keith Compton Laura Corvin Brenda Criswell Oliver Criswell Terry Davis Randy Durant Connie Erwin Angie Faulkner Chris Faulkner Keith Fletcher Monte Glenn Carolyn Greenfield Edward Guy Danctte Hamby Alfred Harley Reba Harvey Jean Hollingsworth Patricia Ivey Linda James Audie Kendrick Roy Kendrick Diana Jones Donnie Lay Harold McFarland Ronnie McVey Jacob Meier Gary Morgan Sherry Morrison Larry Mote Terri Nation Peggy Oliver 75 Ricky Pate Wayne Peace Thurman Phelps Terry Prock Larry Richmond Charles Scott Lomas Shaw Ricky Sims Terri Smelser Sherry Smith Mark Speer Randy Stoneburner Casey Taylor Matt Thompson Marie Undenvood Rita Wartick Karen Williams Mitch Willmon Grade Five Joyce Green Frank Lawerence Randy Adams Jay Baker Walter Bently Deborah Bloxham Dennis Bohnstedt Floyd Branson Jimmy Broyles Gayle Bullard Janice Cantrell Clyde Carroll Steven Chapman Carl Christopher Ryan Christy Leslie Clark Randy Clawson Linda Colbert Karla Cole Retha Cole Mark Coleman Sheryl Cowan Steve Crouch Stephanie Cuzalina 76 Sheri Davis Marcus Dennis Julie Dollins Mike Duncan Mary Emberton Paul Enis Sue Ann Enis Eric Fassio Margie Fischer Nita Frazier Darrell Gammons Jimmy Gammons Tennie Gardner Donna Garriott Raymond Gerhart Virginia Glenn Loreta Grego Curtis Groggins Kenneth Hamilton Debra Harley Teresa Helmert Victor Hollingsworth Larry Holt Gary Hood Donna James Bobbie Jones Jackey Jones Linda Kirk Keith Kuykendall Ronnie Lay Danny Lightfoot Manthie Little Terry Logan Ricky Manley Carol McClain Carey Menasco Duane Mills Pat Mote Stephen Moye Francis Nelson Jody Newson Bobby Owens Udine Parish Mary Pass Sherry Pass Teresa Petree Frank Powell Tony Rains 77 Susan Ray Terry Richmond Joyce Rose Howard Rowland Karen Rowland Leon Same Frank Scott Randy Scott Richard Sharp Deborah Shockley Jennie Skimbo Carolyn Smith Marilyn Smith Nathan Speer Dale Standefer Mark Strange Michael Strange Joe Thornburg Ellen Tubbs Mary Tubbs James Wilkett Bill Wise Terry Womach Carol Wynn Grade Four LaVada Wilson Glenn Austin Wanda Baxter Margetta Bently Susan Bettes Clinton Blankenship Wanda Blankenship Cindy Boggs Cynthia Boggs Debbie Bootes Cindy Branson Kelly Browne 78 Freddie Butler Gail Cantrell Mickey Colvard Claude Cook Michael Crabtree Timothy Criswell Beth Donoley Cliff Downing Amy Forwardson Barley Foster David Fulmek Greg Gibson Tom Grego Mark Hamilton Donald Harvey Mark Hatley David Holland Kenneth Houston Lela Jackson Sidney Jackson Joe James Johnny Jeffery Mike Johnson Tracy Kay Kathy Keck LaWanna Keck Jesse Kendrick Mary Kirk Pam Lucas Larry McCalib Steve Mills Bruce Monks Johnny Morrison Dwayne Mote Kathryn Mote Michael Mullens Robert Nation Doel Don Parker Alice Pate Jackie Pate Dennis Peace Micheal Poindexter Ellen Potts Deborah Pugh Robert Raines Johnny Ratliff Jerry Ross Tommy Roundtree 79 Larry Rowland David Sam Richard Sharp Jcri Sharpton Randy Sims Paul Standefer Dana Stevens Mitchell Strange Arthur Taylor Timothy Thomas Mark Thompson Ross Turner Jeff Turney Pamela Walton Nancy Watters Brenda Westover Bill Wilson Sydney Zink Grade Three Donna Baker Be tli Bass Nancy Bloxham Mike Boddy June Bradley Karla Brady Judy Cantrell Criss Carnahan Jamie Cathey Cheryl Center Vernon Chronister Dayna Clawson Sandy Collums Eddie Cook Walter Crabtree Rocky Crane Paula Davis Bryan Downing 80 I Billy Draper Lita Dunn LaDonna Durant Billy Evans Jan Gammons Troy Gammons Ruth Gardner Joe Grego Kelly Griffith Ricky Hensley Tim Herren Ricky Hollingback Gene Holt Lisa Hood LaDonna Johnson Robert Keck Gwen Kendrick Eddie Kennedy Jerry Kidwell Eddie Kinnikin Deann Labor Mark Linney Susie Lott Pennie McCasland Velina Mitchell Mike Mote Toni Mullens Ann Nelson Kay Newsom Robyn Parker Jimmy Pate Paula Powell Cindy Pugh Rose Rabon Tammy Raunikar Lori Richmond Bobby Rigsby Rita Ross Virginia Rouviere Doyal Rowland Philip Rowland Wallace Sam Susan Scroggins Pam Sharp Debra Sims William Skimbo Vi eke y Smith Keith Speer 81 Letha Taylor Sharon Thomas Calvin Thompson Marilea Turner Rhonda Turney Mark Underwood Debbie Walters Donna Walton Cindy Williams Mark Wise Cheryl Wood Ronnie Wynn Grade Two Johnnie Garner Christine Ramsey Ruth Smith Randy Abbot Brenda Kay Angell Glenda Anson Walter Baldwin Martha Bass Mary Bass Larry Baxter Thelma Blankenship Brenda Boddy John Aaron Boggs Johnnie Buck Boggs Rhonda Bohnstedt Tammy Bridges Rhonda Bullard Bobby Butler Lee Ann Clark Ramonia Cole Delon a Crouch Craig Curlis George Cuzalina Darcie Daniel Donna Davis Larry Davis Ricky Dennis Luanne Downey Tim Elder Cathy Erwin 82 Rhondi Evans Ronnie Evans Patrick Faulkner Flo Fite Sherri Fite Steven Giacomo Steven Gibson Jesse Gordan Leon Gray Sherri Green David Harvey Diana Harvey Pat Hensley John Holland Cynthia Hollingback Sandra Hollingback Alex Jackson Wesley Jackson Billy Jack Johnson Michelle Johnson Shelly Jones Floyd Karn Mary Kendrick Brenda Kirk Danelia Knox Bradley Kuykendall Karen Lee Lenora Lightfoot Douglas Lott Betty Menasco William Mills Renee Mitchell Robert Morrison Pamela Mote Denis Osborne Rory Parker Gary Pass Marla Pate Sheila Pate Carolyn Phelps Mark Puckett Sharia Ray Robb Reager Larry Rigsby Marlene Scott Vickie Stone Naomi Stone burner Stevie Studman 83 Allen Taylor Gary Williams Charlotte Wilson Robyn Wooldridge Richard Young Grade One Irene Roberts Lois Sokolosky Ruth Wynn Stephen Autry Jason Bell Elaine Bently Dwight Bohnstedt Susan Brady Tracy Browne Vick Bullard Johney Calvin Jo Ann Cantrell Paul Cantrell Brenda Clark Bradley Joe Cole Cindie Collums Thomas Cowan Tommy Culbertson Steven Davis Randy Deatheridge Brenda Dennis Bill Fletcher John Forwoodson Lee Gammons Bradley Gibson Robin Gray Jack Green Sherri Green Keith Griffith David Hall Cynthia Hamby Timmy Hamilton Lisa Harber Marcella Harvey Jimmie Helmert 84 Charles Hensley Carol Hollingback Rickey Hollingback Eric Hood Greg Houston Dewayne Johnson Shelley Jones Tim Jones Pamelia Kanton Harry Kelley Allen Kendrick Robert Kirk Keven Lacy Sarah Lawrence Connie Little Leianne Me Cants Clyde McEvers Donny Mickel Kathie Mickie Bill Mills Timmy Mills James Mitchell Tammy Mitchell Mark Mullins Judy Nelson Ricky Newsom Beth Peace George Petrello Ronald Phelps Christine Poor Steve Potts Linda Ratliff Tommy Ray Ronald Raunikar Michael Reddick Mary Rose Sherry Ross Lyndall Rowland Sheryl Rowland Wayne Rowland Marty Scott Regina Scott Tonya Sharp Bruce Sharpton Johnny Sivic Janice Skimbo Jenean Spurlock Randall Smith 85 Tracy Stanford Billy Tarver Louise Taylor Margaret Thomas Robert Thompson Barry Tubbs Renee Webb Kim White Janice Winlock Deanna Wood Denise Womack Kevin Zink Special Education Stacy Cole Steve Gammons Lester Gough Charles Jones Donnie Labor Lucenda Lawrence Fannie Lucas Tammy Belz Clyde Booth John Bull Caren Carnahan Joseph Cuzalina June Bailey James Aaron Debbie Baxter Kindergarten Virginia Looper Joe Oliver Larry Owens Brenda Pass Mike Rouviere Joseph Talbott 86 Tamara Dean Rhonda Downey Blake Downing Terri Eddleman Tim Forwoodson Steve Gammons Tommy Gardner Pamela Groggins Bryan Haney Lori Hatley Robbie Hoedeback Linda Hollingback Johnny James Angela Johnson Michael Keck Neal Kennedy Lucinda Lawrence Glenna Lee Lou Ann Linney Robin Manley Timmy Mills Dennis Parker Christina Poor Shaun Powell Russell Raines Tammy Ross Sandra Scroggins David Sharp Johnny Sivic Gregory Smith Jeffery Smith Terri Sullivan Joseph Talbot Susan Turner Elizabeth Wilkett Curtis Wilson ENJOYING HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES MEMBERS OF THE KINDERGARTEN CLASS PORTRAY CHARACTERS OF DISNEYLAND IN COLORFUL AND ORIGINAL COSTUMES. THE FLOAT SPONSORED BY FANNIE LUCAS AND PAR- ENTS PLACED THIRD IN THE '69 HOMECOMING PARADE CONTEST. PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST GRADE IS THEIR MAJOR AIM. 87 AS WHS STUDENTS work and achieve immediate goals others looms ahead. Students face new re- quirements in every direction. Restless Pace Goes on HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION brings the decisions of the young adult world--college, armed services, job seeking. Decisions made now affect the remainder of the graduate's life. Again pressures and advice come from every direction. The student makes his own decision at this point — based on experiences of past requirements. Underclassman Jim King thinks about the requirements and pressures ahead and decisions that await his making. TINA JULICH KNOWS that study and re- search are an essential part of a future col- lege career. Library research is an old habit for seniors. ■ ■ ; ’•? A NEW HIGH SCHOOL plant to be complet- ed in 1970-71 will provide a new campus for students with activities requiring action from all students. 89 JACK’S CLEANERS Cleaning - Pressing Alterations 117 E. Main 465-2401 WILBURTON STATE BANK ROWLAND CONSTRUCTION CO. 810 W. Main 465-2374 PATE CONSTRUCTION CO. Panola 465-2513 123 E. Main 465-2381 Drive By Window TOM WILLIAMS Chevrolet Wilburton “No Brag, Just Fact” CUZALINA RUMBINA HOTEL ANTONE Wilburton Minnie Appling, Owner Wilburton Carpeting and Tiles 465-2992 126 W. Main 465-2393 TUCKER - DOWNING BAKER HARDWARE INSURANCE AGENCY AND FURNITURE “Complete Insurance Service” Wilburton 137 E. Main LATIMER COUNTY NEWS-TRIBUNE KIAMICHI ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Wilburton 300 W. Main 465-2338 GUINN HOOD PHOTOGRAPHER Weddings - Portraits School Activities 122 Oakman Wilburton 465-2106 McCartney texaco “No Better Place To Buy Than From C.I.” 227 W. Main 465-2969 Congratulations To The Class Of 1969 ROY’S CARDINAL FOOD STORE Garden Spot Of Wilburton 465-2452 DR. AND MRS. J. M. DUFFEY LATIMER COUNTY INSURANCE AGENCY Insurance Of Every Kind 115 E. Main 465-2022 THOMAS BROTHERS LUMBER “45 Years Of Service” 218 E. Main 465-2961 YOURMAN JEWELERS Wilburton Watch Repairs 131 E. Main 465-2801 DUANE’S RECREATION CENTER Professional Size Pool Tables 215 E. Main 465-3393 DONOLEY’S T.V. AND APPLIANCE Cable T.V. 128 W. Main 465-2740 WYNN’S DEPT. STORE Everything to Wear 133 E. Main 465-2421 SWORTH’S DISCOUNT CENTER Accessories Of All Kinds 213 W. Main 465-3724 TALBOT FLOWERS AND GIFTS Flowers For All Occasions 149 E. Main 465-2263 HUSKINS DRUG STORE, INC. H 1 O Make This Your Drug Store Bus Stop Fountain Service 465-2301 103 E. Main GOLDBERG AND JOSEPH Stetson and Bradford Hats Curlee Levi With Best Wishes To The Diggers SENATOR GENE STIPE B H CLOTHIERS Haggar Slacks Botany Shirts 1 10 E. Main 465-3336 RHOTEN’S PHILLIPS 66 Tune Ups - Minor Repairs 415 W. Main 465-3670 BILL THOMPSON’S TYPEWRITER SERVICE BUCK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC. Sales and Office Equipment Sports Equipment Of All Kinds McAlester Tulsa Compliments Of RABOURN Chiropractic Clinic MARQUISE STUDIOS Quality Photography Enid McAlester COCA COLA BOTTLING CO. McAlester OTASCO Home Of Better Values 111 E. Main 465-21 19 MILLER-HALL FORD COMPANY FORD Mustang • Falcon • Fairlane • Ford • Fhundcrbird MARTIN’S VARIETY Wilburton 107 E. Main 465-2430 BEN FRANKLIN STORE Jim Wright, Owner Quality Merchandise At Discount Prices Wilburton, Oklahoma 147 E. Main 465-2511 WILBURTON LION’S CLUB L IBERTY 1 INTELLIGENCE 0 UR N AXIOMS S AFETY “We Serve 1969 LION'S CLUB members perform civic duties in- Banks, and sponsoring the local Boy and Cub Scouts, eluding securing donations for local Eye and Blood Head Lion, Jim Sullivan, directs activities. COCKE MOTOR CO. BURKE HARDWARE AND Pontiac - Tempest - Firebird FURNITURE Sales and Service 116 E Main 465-2342 220 W. Main 465-2371 ENIS BROS. FEED STORE BUDDY’S DRIVE IN Feed - Fertilizer Wilburton Grain - Seed Hamburgers, Malts and Drinks 101 SW 1 465-2521 465-3147 GENE’S RED BUD SUPERMARKET Choice Meats - Fresh Fruits - Daily Vegetables Where Food Savings Begin 306 W. Main 465-2196 In Retrospect PUBLICATION OF THE 1969 Digger Yearbook has been completed by a staff of seven students working to create a permanent record of the school year. Activities and events presented here do not appear in any other educational record, making the year- book a valuable reference source. Throughout the pages of this book, the yearbook staff has shown today's youth responding to the demands of today's responsibilities. Staff members completed assignments including copywriting, photography, and layout. American Yearbook Company, Topeka, Kansas, published the Digger for the sixth year and provided sugges- tions for content and arrangement. David Brown and Robert Stanfield, Editors; Vicki Puckett, Business Manager; Janet Carlin, Copy Writer; Rita Sivic and Brenda Enis, Secretaries; and Bill Standerfer, Staff Assistant, worked long hours to meet each deadline required to publish the yearbook. An indispensable part of a yearbook is its pictures. Photographer Guinn Hood deserves praise for his fine quality photographs appearing throughout the book. Objective of the yearbook has been to present the fast-paced and demanding requirements youth faces today. The pace continues as graduates face armed forces requirements, college enrollment, or career training. 100 David Brown, Bob Stanfield, Editors