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after-school ac tivities and dances as a reward for showing a new school attitude.

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SESQUICENTENNIAL

1986

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etermined students o f one organization took the in­ itiative and put much effort into redecorating the Senior Hall.

rganizations and community businesses invited students to speak to them and offered to support the new attitude in any way they could.

ood grades and few discipline problems were reflected throughout the school by increased cooperation from everyone.

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m tudents worked hard and played hard; the administration and faculty agreed that the year was one o f the best.

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Homecoming 85 Features Win, Queen, Dance

1. Coaches Smiley and Keller disagree w ith the o f­ ficial. 2. Stephanie Acheson, finalist, is escorted by her father. 3. Angela McCoy, escorted by her grandfather, is crowned homecoming queen and presented roses by former queen, Miss Cynthia Cast! lo. 4' 1984 Homecoming Queen Cynthia Castillo is being escorted by Bulldog mascot.

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Building floats, leaving school early and watching a parade were not part of the 1985 Homecoming Activities.

These traditions were changed because o f the new state law lim iting the days o f early dismissal to five.

However, the tradition of voting for h o m e co m in g q ue e n and class princesses was continued. An after game dance at the Com m unity Center was added to hom ecoming festivities.

Angela M cC o y was cro w n e d homecoming queen by Miss Cynthia

Castillo, form er queen and freshman at Midwestern University. Angela, a cheerleader and president o f the senior class, was honored at pre­ game activities.

O th e r s e n io r fin a lis ts w e re Stephanie Acheson, Jana Cope and Tona Stubblefield.

The ju n ior class princess was Staci Barnitt, a cheerleader.

K risten C o rn e liu s, d rill team member, was named sophomore princess.

The freshman class princess was Victoria Perry, drill team member.

Excitement and anxious spirits (reigned over the football game on {Homecoming Night. The Bulldogs (wanted to win and it showed in that [game's performance. After a team efjfort and an interception made by Jeff (Aaron, Azle was defeated. It was the (first win of the season.

The hom ecom ing dance, imImediately following the game, was at [the Community Center, which had (been decorated by the Student (Council in anticipation of a victory (celebration.

The night was filled w ith dressed

up couples. The young men wore nice jeans, shirts, and nice shoes, usually Dexters or ropers. The girls wore dress slacks or dresses.

Mums were of all lengths ranging from short ribbons with a single car­ nation, to long ribbons with triple car­ nations. Some mums even had flashing lights.

Contrary to tradition, the pictures taken of the homecoming couples were paid for by the young ladies.

Also, only Burkburnett High School students were allowed to attend the dance.

3 1. Finalist, Jana Cope is presented by her father during pregame activities. 2. Tona Stubblefield, finalist, enters the queen's court w ith her father. 3. Football players rest between downs.

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Spirit Stick Sparks Action Among Classes

1. The Boomtown Babes accompany the cheereaders in a chant at a pep rally. 2 The cheerleaders work to boost up school spirit 3 Amssa Greenwood and Liz Phillips lead the band in the chant "G o Bulldogs!"

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"Bulldogs! Bulldogs! Bulldogs!" echoed through the gym as eager students shouted w ith excitem ent at each week's pep rally.

B o o stin g s c h o o l s p ir it, th e cheerleaders and the mascot yelled and bounced about the gym floor.

The band worked the student body into a frenzy by playing the fight song, "The Horse." The varsity football team sat coolly taking in all the ex­ citement w hile trying not to show it.

The drill team, the coaches,

the teachers, and the students shouted w ith joy. Spirit, led by the senior class, headlined the school year. A t each pep rally the students sat w ith their classmates in different sections o f the gym. A special "S p irit" stick was awarded to the class which displayed the most spirit. The spirit stick was accepted by the president o f the class from Mr. Bill Darland, principal, or Mrs. A nita O w en, Ac­ tivities director. Each class also painted and hung the ir own signs in the gym in preparation for the pep

allies. The signs were large and olorful.

An extra activity was sometimes dded to the pep rally, like a “ Hawk ut eating contest" where the joke /as on the winner, Lorenzo Barnes, /ho was the only one eating the lime illo. The student body had endless leas, such as dressing up for the pep allies as nerds, football players, and heerleaders. Some even dressed own — acting as streakers in trench oats!

Wal-mart Discount Center showed

their support for the home team by sponsoring the pep rally before the Mineral Wells game in their parking lot.

One week Channel 6 TV personali­ ty, Rich Segal, presented a plaque to the band for being named the Band of the Week. Later, Channel 3 TV named the Bulldogs the Football Team o f the Week.

For the first six weeks o f school a new attitude drawing was held for the person who expressed the new at­ titude. Laurie Spain, freshman, won.

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1. BHS mascot wants to fry the Hawks at the pep rally before the Iowa Park game. 2. The senior class enjoys the excitement of a Bulldog pep rally. 3. Seniors give class yell after receiv­ ing the spirit stick during the first pep rally of the year.

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Student Show School Spirit Socks To Hats

Orange and Black Day, Sock Day, Backwards Day, Sweats Day, and Hat Day were all Fridays dedicated to displaying school spirit.

In addition to the New Attitude, the student body came up w ith the idea o f dressing a designated way on Fridays during the football season.

Most o f the student body participated and many faculty members joined in promoting school spirit.

Orange and Black, the school's traditional colors were worn first for supporters to show their true colors!

On Sock Day, the Bulldogs played the Iowa Park Hawks. This tim e the

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students were asked to wear tube socks w ith either orange and black, or green and w hite. The goal was to “ Sock it to the Hawks!"

O n "Sweats D ay" the students dressed in a variety o f sweats and on "Back the Bulldogs Day" the students wore their clothes backwards to show support.

O n "H ats O ff" Friday, students tipped their hats to the football players.

1. David Tackett shows his spirited hair at a pep rally. 2. Laurie Harrim on and Michelle M unsch smile during the ir routine. 3. Cynthia Shaffner perform s at halftim e. 4. Decorated socks replace shoes on Hawks Day.

:riday night dances remained a big rt o f the school year. Dances took ic e on d iffe re n t o ccasion s, imecoming, Halloween, Valene's Day, and Sadie Hawkin's Day. vtost o f the dances took place at ; Youth Center, but the Homecom ; dance was at the Com m unity nter. :or the Halloween Dance, the dents dressed up in costumes o f all ts; from clowns to the "Blues )thers."

U the dances students took part in nes, socializing, and dancing, so

there was always potential fun for the non-dancer. But if you were a dancer, lots of popular music was available for dancing.

The dances were all sponsored by school organizations as fund-raisers.

Dances were chaperoned by teachers and parents. Occasionally even a teacher was caught having a good time!

Dances Help Clubs Raise Funds, Fun

1. Is that Akroyd and Belushi or Dolon and Lam as the Blues Brothers? 2. Among us all, there sits a drunk clown! 3. Any one for a game of pool w ith these guys? 4. High school dances provided fun and togetherness. 5. Someone once said that "D ancing isn't for everyone."

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Sadie Hawkins Highlights Fun-Filled Spring Fling

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1. Mike W olverton experienced the ultimate "agony o f defeat" during the egg toss. 2. Chris Aileyas "M arryin' Sam" performs the wedding ceremonies to Sadie Hawkins' Day. 3 Students activitiested 'n dreS5ing up for Sadie Hawkins' Day

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Sadie Hawkins Day was the highlight o f the fun-filled Spring Fling o f 1985, although every day o f that week had a planned contest or activity.

O n the first day o f Spring Fling the participating students picked a part­ ner for the entire week. Each morning they com peted in the contest o f the day. These contests were balloon, skateboards, and tricycle races, and the always messy egg toss.

The week climaxed with Sadie awkins' activities on Friday. The adents participated by dressing up, tting married, and attending the ince that night.

The marriages were the attentiontter. Chris Ailey played the part of narryin' Sam." As in real life, the adding cost. However, "M arryin' m 's" fee was a bargain. The leapest and quickest wedding cost k , and that included a marriage ense.

For $1 couples received a marriage license, rice, and a wedding song from the live Sadie Hawkins' Choir composed of Chris Ailey, Helen Brown, Florance King, Camelia Taylor, and Sherry Taylor. The super deluxe wedding, costing $1.50, pro­ vided the couple not only with a song, license, and rice, but also with a wedding photograph.

Spring Fling was sponsored by the Student Council as a student attitude improvement project, rather than as a

fund raiser. The council had to spon­ sor various kinds of projects to qualify as an outstanding Student Council by the Texas Association of Student Councils.

"A ll the students didn't participate in Spring Fling events, but all enjoyed watching the activities every morning before school," Mrs. Anita Owen, ac­ tivities director, said. "The overall student body's enthusiastic attitude during that week pleased me the most!"

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1. Helen Brown leads the Sadie Hawkins Day Choir in the wedding songs. 2. Jason Martin shows strength and endurance w hile com peting in the skateboard race. 3. Juniors and seniors compete in the always messy egg toss.

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Painting Promotes Participation

Sign painting, an event that occurred before every special pep rally, was a tim e for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors to get together at a classmate's house to paint signs to hang over their class section at the pep rally.

Sign painting, was not only tim e for school spirit, but also to have a good time. During a senior sign painting at Darla M artin's house, Jana 1. Sign painting prepared us for the pep rally. 2.

Juniors chose to w o rk together. 3. Senior, Chris C rowe supervises. 4. There's always fun!

jp e reported, the girls got carried /ay and painted Chris Carpenter's r tires orange!

Jody Ewing explained how he und the sophomores having a paint ;ht w hich resulted in his mother's r being splattered in a bright array colors! His classmates were glad to ilp clean the car before Mrs. Ewing und out!

Larry Wiese reported that after iving the wet signs on his driveway dry, he feared rain late in the night, hat a sight to see Larry rush out in 5 bathrobe to save the senior's pep ly signs!

The creative signs promoted class spirit.

The week of district play-offs, with Hirschi, all of the classes met in the gym to paint signs for their designated section.

The signs were colorful, creative, and large. They had various sayings on them from "G o Fight W in !" to "Bulldogs are Play-Off Bound!"

1. Students . . . w ith a purpose. 2. Terri Schmidt, sophomore, supports the "D o g s" 3.

Sophomore, Jody Ewing knows his paint! 4.

Trish Young paints for the juniors. 5. Alone, but diligent!

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Short, Wild and Wavy That's Hair!

HAIR! Everywhere you turned there was a different hairdo — and hair don't. W hether the hairstyle was short or long, straight or wavy, w ild or passive, it happened at Burk High.

The most com m on haircut o f the boys was short on the sides and on top, then long in front and back.

Some boys also kept a medium length on top and sides w ith it long and curly or wavy in back.

Girls' styles ranged w idely. Some fancied short to shoulder length and

wavy hair. Very short and straight w ith maybe one side longer than the other became an acceptable style.

At the beginning o f the school year, the football team conceived their own style. They shaved their jersey num ber on the right side and colored them orange. M uch was said oi school spirit!

Hair styles at our school originated from different popular artists, such as David Lee Roth, Madonna, and Sting Others came from magazines anc television.

Drosses, keys, diamonds, and gold gs o f all sorts, sizes, shapes, and ors, were worn on high school dents' ears.

Double or triple-pierced ears were o in style. Single pierced in one ear J double pierced in the other were o stylish. iorne fancied wearing a certain ie, style, or design in one ear, and a ferent type o f design in the other, j r double and triple-pierced ears, ; students wore a long extravagant ring in the first hole, and smaller der style in the second one. Ear )s were often worn by students.

They were simple clips which hung longways down from the upper part of the earlobe. They were usually worn w ith pierced earrings.

In many cases the style of earring represented the person's personality.

For example, the more mild people wore just stones or general shapes consisting o f one or tw o colors. The more wild people often wore an enormous gold crucifix accompanied w ith fancy, dangling objects.

Students generally believe that the popularity of pierced earrings for males and females, originated with punk rockers.

Ear Baubles!

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Favorites Selected From 3 M's

KNUT BRY 1. Talented newcomer w ent straight to the top with Whitney Houston. 2. M r. Cabbage-patch himself, moved up the charts w ith No Jacket Required. 3. Multitalented, Eddie M urphy cer­ tainly gets his message across. 4. Thomas and Johnson of Miami Vice are tw o o f prime time's hottests!

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Movies, music, and madcaps ir fluenced many students. Polled i random, Burk students selected the favorites from the wide, wide, worl o f entertainment.

Music was the most popular entei tainm ent form. Alm ost every minut away from school was spent listenin to music. Artists most enjoyed b students were Madonna, Billy Joe Climax, Phil Collins, Lionel Richi< and Sting.

M ovies attracted our attention

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ring weekend evenings. Some of r favorites were Sixteen Candles, If u Could See W hat I Hear, O ut of rica, Breakfast Club, Rambo, and ies Like Us. Students enjoyed view-

; such stars as Sylvester Stallone, sryle Streep, Debbie Allen, M olly igwald, Kate Jackson, Rob Lowe, d Patrick Swayze.

Madcaps provided laughter from >ny of us. Galager, Eddie M urphy, ?phen W right, and perennial Bill isby, kept us grinning.

Cable TV and video recorders pro­ vided a constant source of entertain­ ment following our enjoyment of music. Many hours were connected to cable, but if not, a satellite dish could often be found in the backyard.

If social activities interferred with our normal schedule then the VCR was programmed for the later showing.

Favorite shows, music, and afternoon soap operas were never lost thanks to expanding entertainment technology.

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1. George Michael and Andrew Ridgley were the awesome pair o f W ham! 2. Beverly Hills Cop was one of the longest running movies o f the year. 3. Spicy hot Tina Turner w o n 't stop until she gets enough. 4. Estevez and Nelson were tw o of the all-star cast of Breakfast Club.

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Moment Most Memorable

even though there was no ram o snow! She wasn't even wearing higl h e e ls . Q u it e d if f e r e n t fro rr S te p h a n ie , H e a th e r A n d e rs o r remembers playing football w ith th< boys in a bikini bathing suit when sh< was 10. G oing out for a pass, an< watching the ball, she ran into ; freshly-tarred telephone pole!

Cherin Masterson was walking of o f a choir bus in the tenth grade when she noticed a young mai staring at her. She looked dow n, onl to fin d h e r s h irt c o m p le te !' u nbuttoned! M uch like that o Cherin's

â&#x20AC;&#x153; H ow embarrassing!" is a very commonly used phrase in our lives.

W e are forever doing something to make ourselves look crazy. And we usually remember these days.

W e all remember doing things like laughing or talking w ith someone w e're fond o f and accidentally spitting on them, or singing along to the radio and then finding it hastily turned o ff w hile w e're still singing.

When asked, students remembered back to their most m em o ra ble m o m e n t. S tephanie A c h e s o n re m e m b e re d in h e r freshman year falling in senior hall,

1. Dawn sometimes has a hard time breathing through her nose! 2. Jody w ill some day be a great TV o r radio announcer! 3. Jimmy is embarrassed by the sight o f a camera! 4. History teacher, Mr. Sternadel, is never embarrassed!

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whence, Anne Hall was at a ing rink in the eighth grade. W ith help o f on-looking peers, she ted her zipper unzipped! dy Ewing recalled saying the Ige o f A llegiance over the rcom in the eighth grade. W ell he sed up, but in going back to ect it, he finished long after all had finished it. Dawn Jones was the cafeteria last year eating slaw when someone made her h. She laughed so hard that the slaw went up her nose â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not to etrieved all day long! abby Radke was on a c h u rch

outing when he and his fully dressed friends were spotted by many in an elevator. The problem was Bobby was wearing only his underwear! Jana Curry explained how she got locked out of her car by her mother. Jana turned around and saw a crowd of boys laughing at her! M ichelle Bradly remembered many things. The first time she proceeded in playing her horn in band w hile everyone else had stopped, stood out most.

E m b a rra s s m e n t h a p p e n s to everyone. The difference is how we react to it. Forget it! W e all feel a little bit stupid once in a while!

1. These days, Jana only locks the car door when no one is around. 2. Anne watches not to expose too much in public! 3. Dancing on the court doesn't embarrass Jill one bit! 4.

Cheerleaders do make mistakes; until now, no one knew for sure!

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Changes Transform Building

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Changes were being seen all ovi the BHS campus this year. Fro lighting to lockers, adjustments ai going strong.

O ur school adm inistration hi taken the initiative in im proving Bu High. They've repaired the lightin trim m ed the shrubbery, painted tl lockers, re tile d the flo o r, ar recovered the walls in "S enior"

1. Cham p in action on the court. 2. Cham p a his throne. 3. "S e n io r" hall has blue lockers.

BHS shows Am erican pride. 5. Let Champ le the way!

ie main hall. he big w hite bulldog in “ Senior" was transformed into a black dog w ith brown eyes and nose, s wearing an orange and black ar and sat on a huge black and ige pedestal. His name, rather quate, is CHAMP. The athletic artment made large group pics o f each sporting event w ith in­ dual varsity players. They hung n in the gymnasium foyer. O n the r o f the boys' basketball dressing rt is a painting o f the bulldog, my Nix, head coach o f the boys'

basketball team, painted it. Also, other sections of the gym were painted.

T he v o c a tio n a l d e p a rtm e n t received a new copier and other new computers. The library was presented w ith an addition to the workroom, and a new copier. The cafeteria received new chairs and a salad bar.

1. The refinished "S e nio r" hall. 2. Stripes add spirit — and length. 3. That amazing copier! 4.

H onoring class spirit and FTA. 5. Mascot named CHAMP.

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Growth Challenges All

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1. Brian Smith, Noel Allison, and James Rutledge shared an enjoyable m om ent before class. 2. Tom Busher enjoyed some classroom fun w ith Charlotte Ayers. 3. Answers were evaluted in a post-session by Brian Darland and Brian M cClure.

4. Friendship was im portant to Florance and Sandy Jones. 5. Juniors show school spirit at a pep rally.

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Teens are faced w ith man challenges w hile growing up. Th greatest ch a lle n g e , perhaps, j finishing high school and getting job. G row th also requires the accep tance o f responsibility. W e must obe laws; and provide for ourselves.

A quick poll o f BHS student recommended that poeple shout help others, value friendship, respec individuals, w ork hard, and study fo tests.

Others interview ed suggested saf driving, honesty, truthfulness, an never turning away from someone ii need.

'I can't believe it!'' was one o f the my statements expressed by angry dents. Throughout the year, many ngs made us mad. vtany people involved in extracurular activities were upset by the w "n o pass, no play" rule. A great ijority o f us became heated about ? omission o f the homecoming rade. Teachers were angered w ith e Teacher's Com petency Test, ere were even a few mad about ? marriage o f Sean Penn and idonna! A poll o f Burk students /ealed individual pet peeves.

Vtany girls get mad when a guy

does her wrong. W e ll, Donna Hamilton was mad at "boys in general!" Glenn Ruhl was really heated about getting up in the morn­ ing. David McCutcheon feels it's not fair when his father parks in his park­ ing space.

Cherin Masterson can't stand rude people. Loren W hittaker hates it when mother picks on her — which is understandable. Lisa Little and Donny Vanador share an idea with many people: People that talk behind your back, make them mad.

O ur own smilin' Ron Brown, an All-American algebra teacher, gets

mad when the Dallas Cowboys lose.

He stayed in a pretty bad mood last season!

What Makes You Mad?

1. O ne o f the ups and downs in driving is a stolen parking space. 2. Glenn had a rough tim e getting out o f bed this morning. 3. Donna Hamilton thinks something must be done about boys! 4. Donny Vanador has something to say about gossipers. 5.

Go ahead M other, make my day!

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Toy Drive Captures Interest

1. Students are enthusiastic about toys. 2. Chad volunteered for toy inspector. 3. BHS got a lit­ tle TV coverage. 4. Toys are not just for kids! 5. juniors take toy inventory.

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Christmas last year served a real purpose at Burk High, and for the city o f Burkburnett.

The high school students hosted a toy drive w ith good cheer and spirit o f the season. The student body had a contest to see w hich class could bring in the most toys. A fter the toy drive, they were presented to Mr. Raymond Greenwood, manager o f the local cable company. Mr. Green wood then distributed them to the needy children o f Burkburnett for Christmas.

The toy drive took place in the high

sch o o l gym th e w e e k befori Christmas vacation. It was sponsor© by the student council.

The contest ended w ith thi sophomore class on top. In secom place were the juniors, freshmen ii third place, w ith the seniors on bot tom. The student response as a wholi was “ big!” says Anita O w en, activitie director.

Students showed their Christma spirit not only by giving toys, but alsi by dressing up. Many night caps wen seen, and red and w h ite were ver popular colors.

Here's to You!

If it's not homework, it's unfair teachers. If it's not boring books we have to read, it's crazy rules we have to follow. It's always something! In the midst o f this, we tend to forget what it's all for and the people who

make it possible. But because we often forget, now is a good time, to say thanks to some people who really deserve it. So to all of the paople who appear unnoticed, like maintenance workers, cafeteria workers, janitors, and club sponsors, here's to you!

Here's to diligent cafeteria workers for their to day service. 2. Here's to Jana and other husiastic annual staffers. 3. Here's to club nsors w ho give their extra tim e and effort.

Here's to the coaches w ho make us shoot ou r very best. 5. Representing BHS is the ; track team saying "H ere's to Y O U !"

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ALL-SCHOOL HONORS MR.AND MISS BHS

Jeff Aaron Angela McCoy

Jason Martin Chris Carpenter Jana Cope Darla Martin

Sean Olds Cody Goode Stacy Barnitt Carmen Harwell

BEAUTY AND HANDSOME

Brian McClure Jana Cope

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FAVORITES

Preston King Tona Stubblefield

Tony Dillard M itchell Hill Cinnamon Kennedy Christen Cornelius

Richard Walker Richard Hozdic Liz Phillips Shannon Gregory

MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED

John Rariden Stacey Verkest

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MATH Whether students wish to learn the basics of algebra or the c° m' plexities o f trigonometry, they had many choices open to them through the math department.

In between were levels ot algebra and geom etry. M ost students felt hesitant about going to these classes at the beginning of the year, but they soon learned to buckle down to their studies.

W ritin g p ro ofs, s o lv in g fo r variables, and factoring binomials were just a few things taught to basic math students.

The advanced math students w e re p ro v id e d w i t h m o r e challenging problems. Some of th e ir p roblem s in v o lv e d calculating logarithms, solving spherical triangles, and figuring sine and cosine. Though the students may have been confused at first with the digits, points, equa­ tor's, square roots, and binomial problems, they discovered a feel­ ing of achievement when thev saw the light."

1 Algebra excites Mrs. Thornton. 2. Nao or study. 3. Students welcome algebra. 4 (jle n questions Trig.

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SCIENCE T h e class o f '8 8 and '8 9 have fo u n d th e m se lve s s p e n d in g m o re tim e in th e s cie n ce d e p a rtm e n t d u e to th e n e w state re q u ire m e n ts . T o gra du ate, these classes n e ed a to ta l o f th re e years o f scie nce .

Physical scie nce , th e stu d y o f m a tte r and en erg y, teaches th e basics o f scie n ce and gave o v e rv ie w o f th e scie n ce fie ld . S tud ents le a rn e d term s such as e le c tro n c o n fig u ra tio n .

B io lo g y, a stu d y o f p la n t and a n im a ls, in c lu d e d stu d ie s o f ce ll m o r­ p h o lo g y , g e n e tic s , a n d flo w e r in g plants.

In c h e m is try stu d e n ts w ro te va rio u s fo rm u la s and p e rfo rm e d e xp e rim e n ts .

C h e m is try stud ents also le arn ed m any s c ie n tific p rin c ip le s .

Physics stu d e n ts w e re ch a lle n g e d to m easure m o tio n and energy and b a ffl­ ed by th e fa ct th a t lig h t plus lig h t eq ua ls darkness. T h e y also c o n c e n ­ tra te d h e a v ily on th e m echanics o f m atter.

1. Jerry takes notes. 2. T o d d keeps busy. 3. H ard at work?

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HISTORY Three years o f history were re­ quired o f all students planning to graduate. They had to take either world geography or world history, A m erican history, or civics.

Students were also able to take other courses in history such as Texas h is to ry , p s y c h o lo g y , sociology, or advanced placement classes. The students in world history studied W orld War I and II. American history students studied

the presidents, outstanding U.S. citizens, the Great Depression, and the advancement of United States culture and government.

1. If in doubt — cheat. 2. W atch out Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3. I've got a killer headache. 4. Future leaders o f America

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ENGLISH O nly three years of English were required for all junior and senior students, while all the present freshman and sophomore students were required by state law to take four years of English.

By learning the rules for writing, the students improved their writing skills. The students also completed many exercises to sharpen gram­ mar, punctuation, and spelling skills. In junior English the students were required to write a research paper. Freshman students read

books which gave them contrast betw een classical and more modern writings.

The sophomores read selections that gave students a look at d if­ ferent literary classifications.

The juniors read novels which gave students a view of classic novels.

The seniors read books which gave students a view of many d if­ ferent styles o f writing.

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f o r e ig n languag es Students had a choice of taking Spanish, French or German. By learning one of these languages, students gained insight about the people, the geography and culture of that country.

All language classes took their first step by learning nouns, verbs, articles, tenses and other gram-

matical forms o f th a t particular language.

Basic skills of learning and writing a new language in the three high school foreign language courses were important, but the primary goal was to understand and to speak the language.

1. Daily conversation. 2. Hard at work 3.

Mrs. Osinach lectures, 4. You're on candid camera.

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PHYS. ED. F l e x a b i l i t y s t r e t c h i n g and running often began the typical physical education class.

The first se me st er these exercises were followed by an organized game, such as softball, flagball, basketball, volleyball, or soccer. Each game was played for three weeks.

The second semester classes were involved in gymnastics and aerobics.

Each semester a physical fitness test was given, because the focus

o f PE was to improve student's fitness.

The PE classes also created some original games. One of the favorite creations was called tuffball. This game was like basketball, except a football was used.

A nother spin-off game was flickerball. In flickerball a frisbe was used instead of a baseball.

1. Lyonel shoots for two. 2. Squeaker displays high-fashion. 3. Students play basketball during gym class.

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STATE This year six students were selected from BHS to attend Boys' State and Girls' State. The selec­ tion process included teacher n o m i n a t i o n s and p e r s o n a l interviews.

The American Legion sponsored Boys' State at the University of Texas at Austin, The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored Girls' State at Texas Lutheran College in Seguin.

DRIVING Social life, work, and self-esteem drive many teenagers to apply for a driver's license as soon as they reach 16. Driver's education helps many students prepare for this license, plus saves them a 10 per­ cent discount on their automobile insurance.

1. Candy Chambers, Anissa Greenwood Stephabie Toombs, Robyn Strahan 2.

Drivers Ed not Always driving 3 Larry Wiese, Richard Walker 4. Michelle!

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YEARBOOK With the coming of new educa­ tion reforms, the yearbook course became state accredited and only juniors and seniors were eligible. An increased number of students ac­ cepted the challenge of being on the yearbook staff. Two of these four­ teen were returning students. One of these students, Stacy Law, was nam­ ed editor of the 1986 yearbook. The yearbook staff was directed and assisted by both Mr. Bob Carper and a new, additional advisor, Mrs. Anne Gillespie.

The staff decided and prepared the cover design, took pictures, prepared layouts, sold yearbook ads,

came up with creative new features, and sold a record number of year­ books. The staff worked on weekends and holidays to complete the Sesquicentennial Edition of the Derrick.

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BAND As preparation for the coming band season, the Bulldog Band began practice in August under the instruction o f Mr. Eldon Reynolds.

Mr. Reynolds resigned his position as band director early in the season to Mr.Ted James. W ith the help o f Drum Major Anissa Greenwood and Asst. Drum Major David Belcher, they proceeded to prac­ tice Monday through Friday.

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T ry o u ts w e re h e ld in M ay. In o rd e r to pre serve im p a rtia lity these judges w e re ch o se n fro m d iffe re n t schools.

T h e ra tin g w h ic h th e stu d e n t re ce ive d fro m th e judges, d e te rm in e d th e stu d e n ts ran k in th e m a rc h in g band.

T h e c o n c e rt ba nd was h a nd p ic k e d by M r. James. T h e Flag C orps, w h ic h c o n ­ sisted o f 14 m e m b e rs, p e rfo rm e d a lo n g w ith th e b a n d d u rin g n a iftim e o f th e va rsity fo o tb a ll games. In th e b a n d 's H a llo w e e n s h o w th e flag corp s w e re th e m a in m onsters. T h e y e n te r­ ta in e d w ith dances lik e th e m o n ste r m ash, je rk , sw im , tw is t and fo o tlo o s e da nce . T h e m e m b e rs w e re : K e lli S ch ro e d e r — ca p ta in , R obyn Strahan — lie u te n a n t, M ic h e lle C h a n ce y, Terri M arsh , Lori T racey, C hrista Rose, Jen­ n ife r Strahan, Sam atha H a d le y, Vala D ye , W e n d y H u tc h is o n , T rina H a ley, K e lli G riffin , Sara D e n n e r, and C yn th ia S chaffner.

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Among the many songs the Bulldog Band performed during the football season were: "C ie ra," "Texas O ur Texas," and the theme to the TV show "D allas." These songs named were done to honor Texas S esquicentennial c e le ­ bration.

In early October the band per­ formed in its first marching contest o f the season. It was the UIL Marching Contest. The Bulldog Band performed and received a 2 rating.

1. Anissa Greenwood prepares the band for performance. 2. 1985-86 Bulldog Flag Corps. 3. Stephanie H ull 1985-86 twirler. 4.

Robbie Targett performs during a pep rally.

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In early March was the Solo and Ensemble for individuals who wished to compete for judging.

David Belcher received a one rating with his clarinet. Bobby Radke also got a one rating in the piano division.

The band also worked on another com petition for early spring.

i*»« 1. The Flag Corps performs during halftime.

2. Samatha Hadley performs at a football game. 3. Brain Francis is featured during halftime. 4. Preparing for the next song.

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CHOIR The Performing Choir and the Show Choir are two choral groups which the music department offers to vocally talented students under the leadership of Mrs. Ann Norris.

The Performing Choir, which is composed o f 20 students who auditioned, participated in the UIL competition in April and the Solo and Ensemble com petition in February.

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The S ho w C h o i r ' s seven members performed in several shows in the area, including a con­ cert at the new Sheraton Hotel in W ichita Falls.

Both choirs performed at Sikes Senter and in December the junior high choir teamed up with them to perform a combined Christmas concert.

Two students tried out for the all-state choir; Tony Gray and Bob­

by Radke. Tony was selected for the second straight year.

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DRAMA Drama, taught by Mrs. Lewis, performed tw o plays. One a Christmas play, entitled The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, the other an end o f the school year play.

Makeup played an important part in these productions. W ithout the makeup the actors and ac­ tresses would look like a shiny "light bulb."

The students help to build their own sets, in which to perform

against. The students worked hard to achieve a perfect set. They worked on the sets both in class and out of class.

As Mrs. Lewis instructed the drama class in their practice o f one act scenes, she provided motiva­ tion and good feelings, for the students. These things helped the students give a successful play.

1. Makeup not always a pretty sight. 2.

Open please! 3. Robin and Chris observe.

4. Wash, wash, wash, wash.

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SPEECH Speech I and Speech II, taught

by Mrs. Lewis, teaches the fun­ damentals of speaking skills.

Speech I, the first level, practices w riting and giving speeches to an actual audience. Speech II, a more advanced level, improves on the basics o f speaking presented in Speech I and, in addition, offers com petition for students on state, district, and regional levels.

1. Missy Underwood speaks during class. 2.

Marc Haenel tells us how to do it. 3.M o n i­ que M iller tells it like it is.

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First year art students learned basic line, color, value, texture, and form. The students learned to do contour and charcoal drawing, clay wedging, and Egyptian weav­ ing. They also studied print making and commercial art.

The advanced students were challenged by different drawings, printmaking, and painting.

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Mrs. Easter giving the peace sign 3. All art work takes concentration 4. W hen the go­ ing gets tuff, the tu ff sketch it out.

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Who's Who

rd H ozdic — W ho's W ho in Math, rd is the son o f Richard Hozdic, Sr. and rret Arlington. A National M erit Corn­ ed Scholar, Richard plans to attend estern State University and pursue a r in medicine.

Shannon Gregory — W ho's W ho in Science.

Shannon is the daughter of Lt. Col. Russell and Laura Gregory. Shannon, a participant at the 1985 International Science Fair, w ill attend the Air Force Academy where she w ill pursue a major in chemistry. She plans to go into research.

John Rariden — W ho's W ho in English. John is the son o f M r. and Mrs. Aubrey Rariden. A Na­ tional M erit Scholarship Finalist, John plans to attend Rice University and possibly w ill pursue a career in writing.

rd W alker — W ho's W h o in Social es. Richard is the son o f M r. and Mrs. G. jnesh. He w ill attend the University o f La in Florida on a full ROTC Scholarship e he w ill study political science.

Candy Chambers — W ho's W ho in Drama and Speech. Candy is the daughter o f Mr. and Mrs. Gary Haynes. She plans to attend Midwestern State University.

Tony Gray — W ho's W ho in Music. Tony is the son o f Carolyn Gray. An All-State Choir M em ber his junior and senior year, Tony plans to attend Lehigh University in Pennsylvania where he w ill pursue a career as a computer systems designer.

i i Belcher — W ho's W ho in Music. David e son o f W illiam and Virgina Belcher. :ted to the 1986 All-State Band, David ' to attend Southwest Texas University. He | ds to pursue a career in architecture.

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Larenzo Barnes — W ho's W ho in Athletics.

Larenzo is the son o f Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barnes. He plans to attend Cameron University or Cisco Junior College and then plans to enter the field o f broadcasting.

Dawn Jones — W ho's W ho in Athletics. Dawn is the daughter o f Mr. and Mrs. O tto Jones. She plans to attend Cisco Junior College, pursuing a major in Physical Education. She wants to pur-

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Students Obtain Job Skills, Crafts The objective o f all vocational education students was to learn a skill or craft with which to make a living after high school. Vocational educa­ tion taught students the right tech­ niques, skills, and attitudes to do a job correctly and safetly.

Students learned not only the tradi­ tional ways o f doing things, but also the newest modern methods o f work in their chosen field.

The different classes in vocational education included computers, data processing, word processing, voag, mechanical drawing, building trades, distributive educatin, cosmetology, VOE, auto mechanics, and auto body.

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VOE Simulates Offices V o c a tio n a l o ffic e e d u c a tio n simulates an office environment and teaches students to handle clerical situations. The class encompasses word processing, a pre-employment lab, and a co-op class.

Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are allowed in the pre-employment lab, while only juniors and seniors are allowed in the co-op class.

To be in VOE, a student must have had one year of typing. Accounting and shorthand are recommended subjects.

1. Misty M allit adds the easy way. 2. Sandy Hall files address cards. 3. OEA student listens in class.

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Pupils Learn Living Tips The home economics section o f the vocational education program taught students living skills necessary for daily adult life. The various classes of home economics taught subjects like clothing construction, cooking, marriage, d iv o rc e , c h ild care, budgets, insurance, taxes, house buy­ ing, and home decoration.

The eight different classes in the home economics department were clothing, and textiles, foods and nutri­ tion, family living and parenthood, consumer education, housing, home furnishing and equipment, home management, child development, and family and individual health.

W hile no prerequisites were re­ quired for Homemaking I and other semester courses, Homemaking II re­ quires the completion o f a full year in Homemaking I.

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1. Heather Anderson practices se Denise Draper and Darla M artin classroom events. 3. Dale Stubblefield fine.

Classes Cut, Color, Curl Cosmetology was a two-year pro­ gram designed to prepare students to be licensed cosmetologists in the state o f Texas. The class was three hours long and met at Vernon Regional Junior College School of Cosmetology in W ichita Falls. No prerequisites were required for

Cosmotology I, but Cosmetology II students must have completed a year of Cosmetology I. The students were bussed to their class where Mrs. Kitty Beavers in­ structed them in theory and the prac­ tice of the different skills involved in cosmetology such as washing, cut­ ting, drying, styling, coloring, and straightening hair. Students learned how to give permanents, facials, manicures, pedicures, and how to ap­ ply makeup.

The class was open to juniors and seniors w ho were at least sixteen. Ap­ plication started w ith textbooks, study sheets, and practice on manne­ quins. The second step was work on real people.

After the second year o f five hun­ dred hours class time, students took a state board exam to receive their cosmetology license.

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Body Shop Paints, Repairs Au»o Body repair and refinishing in­ volved the repair o f damaged automobile exteriors by use of various materials. Step by step pro­ cedures were used to prepare the vehicles' surfaces for prime and top coat finishes.

The auto body students began with six weeks of classroom instruction, then progressed into the shop for « hands-on application. This training was the background for a useful vocational occupation.

A painted projects competition was held in February among area students. A speed-skills contest was also held to determine which student i U was doing the best work in the shortest amount of time. i Auto Body I, which was a prere­ quisite for Auto Body II, was a two hour afternoon class for juniors. Auto Body II was a three hour morning class open only to seniors.

1. Rodney Clair paints a car. 2. James McCloud adds the final touches. 3. James sands a hood.

4. Rodney sprays a fender.

Mechanics Repair Autos Auto mechanics was a class which prepared students for gainful em ploy­ ment in the automotive field. The students in the class learned fun­ damentals of systems and the service and repair of these systems.

Auto mechanics was open to any junior or senior, male or female, who was at least 16 years of age. The juniors had a tw o-hour class in the afternoon, w hile the seniors' class was three hours in the morning.

Although no prerequisites were re­ q u ire d fo r th is co u rse , a uto mechanics' teacher Mr. Phil Musick recommended students have at least tw o years of math and two years of science before taking the course.

Students in Auto Mechanics are allowed to join the V.I.C.A. club. This year the class cleaned the football stadium during the fall to earn money for the club jackets.

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1. Shawn Cunningham repairs an engine. 2.

Dennis Hales cleans engine parts. 3.

Mechanics work on engine. 4. Lousciano Ramirez works under a car.

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|nKBsratt Marketing and Distributive Educa­ tion was a sales oriented class. It had a co-operative work program in sales related areas. The students attended class one hour a day, and worked a minimum of 15 hours per week. In class the students learned the basics of retailing.

'T he students became aware that they needed more training to go into the business w orld," Mrs. Janice Vin­ cent said. 'This class helped junior and senior students prepare for the jobs they will have in the working world after graduation."

Several o f th e stores and businesses around B u rkb u rn e tt helped students by providing jobs.

W ithout these local business students would have a hard time meeting the class requirements.

Some of these employed were Jana Cope at Suzannes, Steven Stice at Wal-Mart, Joe Brunson at Ken's Pizza, and Carmen Harwell at Preston Dairy.

1. Tommy Clemandot breaks a sweat at work.

2. Jennifer Gorham is working hard. 3. Student is attacked by problems at work. 4. Daylin Mitchell bags groceries.

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Computer Programming and Data Processing was a daily one hour class for junior and senior students. The course was designed to help students learn how to use computers, com­ p u te r co m p o n e n ts, and basic programs.

Each student learned to use binary, octal, and hecta decimals systems as well as accounting applications and programs. They also learned how to program accounts receivable, in­ voices, discounts and vendor sales files.

This year the class used 16 Super Brand computers.

1. Jason Foster waits for readout. 2. Cinnamon Kennedy programs a computer. 3. Indy Chavis looks at a readout.

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Vocational agriculture, a one hour class offered to all students, was designed to teach students about the science of plants, animals, soil, and about machines used in agricultural work.

Grades were based on the students project, such as raising pigs, lambs, or steers. If the student chose not to do a project, he or she was graded on a point system. Points were earned by doing things around the house, such as m ow­ ing, planting, or picking up trash.

Students within the co-operative ag program went to school part-time and worked at a farm-related job part-time.

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Class Constructs Office Building Trades was a vocational education course to help students learn about home construction. It was taught three hours a day to junior and senior students.

Usually the class built a house from foundation to finish and placed the house on the real estate market.

However, this year the class con­ structed a new business office at the main administration building. The stu d e n ts also added a b o o k storeroom in the teacher workroom, and did several other projects around the school.

In the spring students entered a personal project in a competitive event through Vocational Industrial Clubs of America.

1. Joel Newman takes his time painting. 2.

Preston King gets help from M ike M cG orky on a cabinet. 3. Darrel Hurst measures counter top.

Pupils Design House Plans

Students wishing to progress to oc­ cupations in the industrial art, ar­ chitectural design, and drafting fields were able to take high school mechanical drawing courses.

Students taking the class for the first year were taught basic drafting techniques. Students were taught how to create interior and exterior house designs.

Mechanical drawing, a nonvocational education class, was offered to freshman through senior students. It was taught five class hours a day with approximately 100 students.

In April the students entered draw­ ings in the Red River Industrial Arts Association contest at Sikes Senter Mall.

1. Floor plan for a house. 2. M r. Darnell seems surprised. 3. Concentration is the key. 4.

Students practice w ith the compass. 5. Kevin Downs takes a break. 6. Students learn the basics.

Who's Who

i M artin — W ho's W h o in H.E.C.E. Darla i daughter o f M r. and Mrs. Allen Martin. plans to attend M id w este rn State ersity.

Dennis Hales ■ — W ho's W ho in Auto Mechanics. Dennis is the o f Mr. and Mrs. Larry Crabtree. Dennis plans to pursue a career as a mechanic.

Chris M cDonald — W ho's W ho in Auto Mechanics. Chris is the son o f Charles and Carolyn Skidmore. He plans to own and operate his own business.

Kiser — W h o 's W h o in D istributive cation. Alex is the son o f Patricia Kiser. He k to attend M idw estern State University :hen plans to be a managing consultant.

Angela Sweeney — W ho's W ho in O ffice Edcuation. Angela is the daughter o f James and Valerie Sweeney. She plans to attend Vernon Regional Junior College and then plans to transfer to Midwestern State University. She in­ tends to be a certified public accountant.

Dewey McCoy — W ho's W ho in Vocational Agriculture. Dewey is the son of Dewey and Allonia McCoy. He plans to attend Tarleton State University.

la Skelton — W ho's W ho in Business. Doni s the daughter o f M r. and Mrs. W . L. Jton, Jr. She plans to attent West Texas p University and then seek a career in sical or speech therapy.

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New Attitude Chant Brings Spirit Boost The nine cheerleaders returned from summer cheerleading camp at Oklahoma University in Norman with several performance awards and an idea for creating a new school attitude.

At camp the girls learned new skits, chants, and cheers. For their superb performances the girls received three superiors and one excellent rating.

A "N ew A ttitude" chant brought back from camp helped spark an idea that spread throughout the school.

"BHS is Gonna set the mood, we gotta New Attitude" At pep rallies the cheerleaders boosted spirit with chants, cheers, and skits. They also helped each class participate in the weekly competition for the "Spirit Stick" awarded by Mr. Bill Darland, principal.

Every Monday night the girls gathered at the gym for sign painting.

These signs were placed in the gym and in Senior Hall.

The cheerleaders not only cheered at the pep rallies and football games but also at the basketball games.

They cheered at both the girls' and boys' home games.

1. The cheerleaders raise spirit at a game. 2.

Lori May waits for a pep rally to begin. 3.

Sandra Alaniz boost spirit at a pep rally.

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Diana Barry (mascot), Lori May, Sandra Alaniz, Melissa Cardenas, Jill Armstrong, Carmen Castillo, Tona Stubblefield, Juliet M cllrath, Angela M cCoy, Staci Barnit.

The Bulldog mascot was Diana Barry, a junior. The Student Council selected her in the spring of last year.

She boosted spirit and joined with the cheerleaders in skits, chants, and cheers. This year was the first year for the mascot to attend the same camp as the cheerleaders.

1. Staci Barnitt prepares to perform a cheer. 2.

Cheerleaders w ail for the game to begin. 3.

Diana Barry, mascot, prepares to throw candy to the crowd. 4. Tona Stubblefield performs at a pep rally. 5. Tona Stubblefield shows the mascot a person in the crowd.

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Babes Go for Gold Stretching and strutting in white body bags, the Babes looked like an amoeba performing their new routine at halftime to "Strut."

Another new routine was to "America." The girls used a gigantic United States flag as their prop.

The Babes learned these new routines and other at summer camp, which was the last week o f July in the air-conditioned I. C. Evans Elemen足 tary School Cafetorium. Their instruc足 tor was Sonya Preston Clay, a Burkburnett alumni. Mrs. Clay is a choreographer in Houston.

The routines the girls performed were high kick, prop and jazz. The high kick routine was to "Blazing Sad足 dles" and "Am erica." "I'm So Ex足 cited." was the song for the jazz routine.

1. The Babes add spirit at a pep rally. 2. Kim Butler performs the flag routine. 3. Jean Michael and Dana Hawkins perform at a home game. 4. M ichelle Brugman waits for a pep rally to begin.

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1: Jean M ichael, Laurie Harrimon, Lynda Bottos, Liz Key, Stacey Verkest, Susie Steigerwald. Row 2: Am y Lonsdale, Lisa Gray, Shannon Lacy, Terri ly, Lori Goins, Darla M artin, Jana Cope, Jeanne Deutsch, Azucena Gibeau, Debbie W illiams, Kim Butler, Joanna Tatum, Dana Hawkins. Row 3: Deanna k, M ichelle Barfield, Gina Gomez, Rochelle Zaccardi, Julie A ntw ine, M ichelle M unsch, Jamie Howard, Sheri Ostrom, Kelly Pate, Kristen Cornelius, rie Andrus, Christina Burden. Row 4: Sheila Landrum, Marla M oore, Am y Smiley, Kerri Landers, Kristin Spessard, Jennifer Hawthorne, M ichelle ;man, Jodi M cllrath, Victoria Perry, Kim Clark.

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Not every girl was allowed to perform because o f benching rules.

Red marks were given for tardiness and talking. Some girls were also “ benched" if they didn't meet the right weight requirements.

Besides performing at football games the girls marched in the Veteran's Day Parade in Wichita Falls and performed at a banquet at Sheppard Air Force Base.

In February the Babes competed at contest in Sulphur Springs. Their routines were to “ Blazing Saddles," "Le Hot Jazz," and "Party Train." At contest the girls received the Sweepstakes, Presidential and Best in Class awards. Because of a job well done the girls moved on to the state contest held March 1. At State they received a gold plaque for attaining nine ones from the judges. They also received a special merit award for their prop routine.

1. Amy Smiley prepares for half-time.

2. Jean Michael waits for the routine to begin. 3. During a performance the Babes work hard.

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New Attitude Involves All As the student body decided to start the year with a new attitude, the New Attitude club evolved.

All of the student body were allowed to attend the new club's meetings to express their ideas.

However, only the officers o f other school clubs were allowed to vote.

Because Tony Dillard was Student Council president, he acted as chair­ man o f the new organization.

Monetary support from STUCO enabled the New Attitude to sponsor $100 drawings every six weeks.

These drawings were for good at­ titudes, perfect attendance and grades above 85. The club also spon­ sored several dances. They were held at the Chevrolet dealership, youth center, community center and the gym.

The improvement project for the football stadium was conceived through the club.

At the beginning o f the year several club members spoke to area com ­ munity organizations to spread the word around about our new attitude.

1. Signs were hung in Senior Hall prom oting our "N ew A ttitu de ." 2. Mrs. O wen reviews plans for remodeling. 3. Students participate in spirit day. 4. The dance at the car dealership was a success.

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Q &S Honors Two Two students from the Derrick staff were chosen for membership in Q uill and Scroll, an international honorary society for outstanding achievement in high school journalism. To be eligi­ ble a student must have exceptional accomplishments in journalism and must be in the top quarter of his class.

Each member received a member­ ship card and an official pin. They w ill hold their membership for life.

SciHi Club The Science and History Club was an organization formed for students who had a special interest in science and history.

Members attended an Artist Lec­ ture Series at Midwestern State University. In the fall the topic of the lecture was "Hailey's Com et" and in the spring G. Gordon Liddy spoke.

Club members also went to Forth W orth to visit the Omni Theater at the Science and Natural History Museum.

Mr. Palmer and Mr. Sternadel spon­ sored the club.

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Fellowship o f Christian Athletes is an organization whose main purpose is to challenge athletes and coaches with the adventure of following Christ. Any student participating in a school sport was eligible to join FCA. To raise money to pay for expenses for state FCA convention, members sold calendars, stickers, and other items. The club met weekly on Wednesday m orning to discuss religion, and its application in sports.

During the Christmas holidays,the FCA donated $100 to the Burkburnett Senior Citizen Center.

The officers w ere Stephanie Toombs, president; Kim McCormick, vice president; Brenda Rarick, secretary; and Stacy Law, treasurer.

The FCA sponsors were Donna McGill and David Rix.

Row 1: Brad Rix, M onique M iller, Stepahine Toombs. Row 2: Coach Rix, Brenda Rarrick, Kim McCo Stacy Law and Coach M cG ill.

1. FCA members w ork on calendar sales.

Compuclub A new club was formed this year called "Computers In A ction." This organization was formed for students interested in computers. O nly students enrolled in data processing were eligible for membership. Mrs. Mullens, data processing teacher, was the sponsor.

The officers of CIA were Jill Armstrong, president; Robbie Target, vice president; Stacey Verkest, secretary; and Jeanne Deutch, reporter.

Debra Henrion and Tom m y Clem andot w o rk on com puter projects.

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Thespians "Can" Points

1: Stephanie Toombs, Am y Coggins, Candy Chambers. Row 2: Paul Oostburg, Darla Tice, Joelle relick.

bv 1: Frank Curts, M ark Stickney, Jerry Reardon, Heather Lindsay. Row 2: Candy Chambers, Paul pstuburg, A m y Coggins, Joelle Koncelick, Susie Burks, Mai Lin Su. Row 3: Jack W illiams, Darla Tice, tphanie Tommbs, Sharon Keith, Tim Holdbrook, Kim Rice.

Drama Club and the Thespian society, an international organization locally under the direction of Miss Mary Lewis, participated in area speech tournaments, UIL com peti­ tion, and sponsored plays.

To become a Thespian, Drama Club members worked for points in various plays. Points were earned by acting in plays, working back stage, and working with make-up and other crews. Ten points were needed for membership.

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" was performed by Drama club members in December. In keeping w ith the Christmas spirit, instead of charging admission for the play, the Drama club asked the public to bring some canned goods that would be donated to the local food bank.

Some members competed in the H irschi speech to u rn a m e n t in December. The drama students also competed in the Lawton speech tour­ nament in January 18. Students were able to choose from eight events.

UIL Spring contest provided com­ petition among area schools such as Azle, and Weatherford. Students par­ ticipated in a UIL speech contest, and a UIL one-act play competition.

The Drama club contributed to other projects. During Halloween, the club rented out a number of costumes to students who were in­ terested in the Halloween dance or trick or treating.

The Drama club donated $50 to the Future Teachers of America to assist in their Headstart program.

Drama students Paul Oostberg, Darla Tice, and Amy Coggins wrote and performed a Christmas play for the Headstart kids.

1. Candy Chambers and Jason Randolf rehearse "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever."

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Teach-Ins Enjoyable The Future Teachers of America won first place with their name tag designed by Cynthia Schaffner and Paul Oostburg was chosen district Mr. FTA at the FTA district conven­ tion at Midwestern State University in the fall.

The FTA raised money for their ac­ tivities by selling M & M 's and Current Stationery.

Their activities consisted o f district and state c o n ve n tio n s, o ffic e r workshops, Christmas and spring workshops for area children and a Christmas party for Head Start children.

O ther activities included tw o teach-ins, raising money for Easter Seals Telethon and a senior banquet.

At open house members served cookies to visitors.

Row 1: Stephanie Cordova, Alecia H ill, Robin Norriss, Laura N orton, Larissa Ludeke. Row 2: Paul O * Kevin Harris, Ferran Kasper, Brian Francis, Bobby Radke., Kim Butler.

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FTA Shows Appreciation The annual Teachers' Appreciation week was a success. Members delivered apples, cookies, note pads, coke money, and red pens to every employee in the Burkburnett School District.

Officers elected on the district level for 1986-87 were John Grimes, president; Paul Oostburg, corresp. secretary; and Tamilya Floyd, finan­ cial secretary.

The local FTA officers were Darla Tice, president; Kevin Harris, vice p re s id e n t; S h a n n o n G re g o ry , secretary; John Grimes, treasurer; Jeanne Deutsch, historian, and Robin Norris, parliamentarian.

1. Sharon Lewallen gives Mrs. Skelton an apple during Teacher Appreciation week. 2. Dale Fransico and Paul Oostburg w ork at the Christmas workshop. 3. FTA members work w ith children at the Headstart Christmas pro­ gram. 4. FTA member practices skit 5. Mrs. Sweat goofs o ff at State Convention. 6.

Members wait at the Hyatt Regency. 7. FTA show awards after ceremony.

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NHS Adds Decor The new National Honor Society members o f 1985-86 were chosen in September. They were selected by the high school faculty selection committee. In conjunction with academic standing, citizenship and leadership also played an important role in their selection.

To be eligible a student must have a 3.5 grade average or higher and have no grade than a C at semester.

The National Honor Society sold over 5,000 candy canes to raise money. All the money that was made was put back into the school or community in various ways.

Before school began members of NHS cleaned and decorated the trophy cases in Senior Hall. They also painted the Bulldog and the wall behind it. To add the finishing touches they bought, designed, and painted a pedestal for the Bulldog with the help of Mr. Robert Richards, ag teacher, and Mr. J. D. Allen, autobody teacher.

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Row 1: Ronnie Meadows, James Rutledge, Dale Francisco, Alecia H ill, Diane Bass, D e bb ie W right, f t Floyd, Stephanie Cordova, Lynn Ducioam i. Row 2: Sandra C aldw ell, Carol Porter, David John, Steve!

Brian Francis, H olly Bowles, Kim Butler.

1. Alecia Hill and Brian Francis wait for a meeting to begin.

I' IIM ivn_c.ormicK, Lisa Cates, Stacy Law, Shannon Gregory, Anissa G reenw ood, Lynda Bottol Verkest, Liz Phillips. Row 2: C ynithia Schaffner, Brain Darland, David Belcher, Richard Hozdic, LajM Brian Gomez, Jeanne Deutch, Gleen Ruhl, Lisa Duciaom i.

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During Christmas NHS and FTA members gave a party for children in the Head Start Program. Members gave gifts and spent time with the children at the party.

The main project for the year was raising money for the Humane Society. Members visited the Humane Society and spent time with the animals. Donuts were sold before school on Mondays and Fridays to raise money. Also memberships to the Humane Society in W itchita Falls were sold for $10.00 each.

1. Humane Society volunteers speak to NHS. 2. Members listen at a meeting. 3. The Bulldog during repairs. 4. Cynthia Schaffner pets a dog.

5. Tommy Clemendot receives candy canes.

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STUCO Holds Drives Student Council members participated in various activities, including many new projects for both the school and community.

The council sponsored a food drive during Thanksgiving to give to needy families in the community. Also, at Christmas members participated in a school wide toy drive for needy children.

In February STUCO sold Valentines. Instead o f sending the usual carnations, students were sold silk hearts of different colors.

Money collected from the candy machines and the basketball track concessions was also used by the council.

1. STUCO members listen at a meeting. 2.

Students participated at the Halloween dance.

3. Tony Dillard speaks at a meeting.

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Row 1: Joanna Tatum, Lynda Bottos, Vala Dye, Stephanie Emmert, Staci Barnnit. Row 2: Tony Dillard, Stacy Law, Dana Hawkins, Stacey Verkest, Laura N orton, Jeff A rron. Row 3: Steve Hayes, Jason Martin] Preston King, Deborah W illiam s, Azucena C ibeau, Kim Butler. Row 4: M ark Ford, M ic k i Harris, Angefc M cCoy, Sandra Alaniz, Terri Cearly. Row 5: Brian Darland, A m y Coggins, Christi Koch, Trent O wen, 1 David Deason, James Powell.

STUCO invested money for a message center in Senior Hall. School activities and personal messages were shown on the screen daily.

During Christmas members decorated the halls and participated in a party for the children at Headstart. A door decorating contest was also held.

Members worked at the annual Special Olympics. They spent the Saturday working w ith the children in basketball com petition and games.

The STUCO officers were Tony Dillard, president; Stacy Law, vicepresident; and Vala Dye, secretary.

Preston King served as chaplain.

1. Council members wait for a meeting to begin. 2. Door decorating proved to be a successful project.

Ill: Juliet M cllrath, Sheila Landrum, Marla M oore, Liz Key, M ichelle Barfield, Deanne Houk, Row 2: Rix, M ark Stickney, Nita Riggins, Rochelle Zaccardi, Julie A ntw ine, A m y Smiley, Kristen Spessard, Ip: Renee Dekins, Jodie M cllrath, Jennifer Hawthorne, M ai-Lin Su, Kim Perry, Kim Stice, Row 4: Ida Ricks, Jody Ewing, Donna Meyers, Kathy Koch, Dale Stubblefield.

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FFA Wins Area Events FFA members participated in livestock shows in West Texas, the State Fair, Ft. Worth, San Antonio, Houston, Dublin, Granbury, Decatur, Cleburne, Burkburnett, and Wichita County. Many voag students won their particular event. In the steer division, the first place winners were Roger Marshall — Nocona; Brian Whittman — Decatur; Dewey McCoy — Decatur; Kasey Cove — Decatur; Dewey McCoy — Granbury; Connie Porterfield Nocona. In the lamb division, the first place winners were Leonard Castillo — Nocona; Fallon Kosechata — Loy Lake; Trey Morris — Granbury.

Burkburnett merchants sponsored a Bean Cook-Off. Area FFA organizations competed in this cooking event. Jan Lee Town was roped off for the various entries.

Participants and visitors had a colorful, tasteful Saturday's enjoyment.

The officers elected for FFA were Dewy McCoy, president; Becky Roderick, vice president; Carmen Harwell, secretary; Casey Gahagan, treasurer; Jason Mays, reporter; and John Cline, sentinel.

Mearllyna Ivey was selected by members of FFA to be their 1985-86 Sweetheart.

1. Ag students listen to Mr. W omack give instructions.

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Row 1: Ronnie Fowler, Todd W ood , D o nn ie Brunson, John Cline, Paula Kalb, Jason Mays, Stepheny Ive Row 2: Gary M iller, Dustin Nunn, M ike Harris, Keith Bell, Casey Gahagan, M icah Tabion, C lifford ProvI Kirk Kemp. Row 3: Jeff Ford, John Ramsey, Dean Harris, Greg M ullins, Brian Smith, Lyle Johnson, Phillip W illiams.

i: Dew ey M cCoy, Joe Etheredge, Jerry Hodges, Jody Chavis, Leneord Casâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; illo, Steven W alker. Row ren Baber, Kyle W itt, Fallon Kosechata, Kelly Brunson, M itchell H ill, Eddie Kuykendall.

Row 1: Casey Cove, Joe Clarke, Leslie Jackson, Row 2: Jason Martin, Tony Dixon, Kelly Brunson, Steven Walker.

Casey Gallahan, Becky Rodrick, Dewey M cCoy, Carmen Harwell. Row 2: Mr. Fite, Mr. W omack, temp, Jason Mays, John Cline, M r. Richards.

Leonard Castillo and Kyle W itt clean their sheep.

I: Michael Bartley, Brian W ittm an, Roger Marshall, Jamie Hinnant, Joe Jordan, Kevin O dom, Hillery Linda Fowler, Tracy Adams, Damen M ink. Row 2: Donnie Roberts, Tim McCoy, Kenneth Rushing, | Jones, Jerry Patterson, Terry O verton, Lee Keep, Jimmy Ketchum, Trey Morris, Shane Cozby. Row I Newman, Daken York, Chris Crowe, Dewayne Browning, Brennon M oor, Brandon Johnson, land Proterfield, Trey Latte.

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Auto Body Paints Cars The Auto Body Club spent most of their time preparing for contest. The first level of competition was Area in Wichita Falls. Members could display their work to be judged and competed in a speed skills test. If a member won at Area they could go on to District.

The Auto Body Club worked on different methods of painting and body work. In addition to this students learned the basic techniques prior to painting.

The members participated in several activities. These included a trip to the General Motors Plant in Arlington and an end of the year party.

Officers of the morning club were Bryan King, president; Chris McDonald, vice president; C liff Tyler, sec./treas.; Raymond DeShazer, reporter; Steve Long, parliamentarian; Keith Hinnant, sgt. at arms.

Officers of the afternoon club were Steve Faulkner, president; Scott Dodd, vice president; Don Arrick, sec./treas.; Jesse Adams, reporter; Robbie Targett, sgt. at arms; Nate Simon, parliamentarian.

Row t: Hal Bonnin, Joe Brunson, Bryan King, Chris M cD onald, M r. J.D. A llen. Row 2: C liff Tyler, Raymi Deshazer, Steve Long, Keith Hinnant.

1. Robbie Targett and Nate Simon prepare a truck to paint. 2. Rodney Claer primes a car.

Brian Smi?t?T.2 c Ro,i ney Clear' )ohn P hilliPs<Robbie Target, Nate Simon, Mr. J.D. Allen. Row ' e Faulkner- Don Arrick, Jesse Adams. Row 3: Jack Tony, Scott Dodd, Rodney Bales.

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t: Scott Crawford, M ike M agouyrk, Preston King, Lorenzo Barnes, Billy Morgan, Darrell Hurst. Row nmy D ilbeck, Billy G ilm ore, Chris Leitch, Stevie Turner, Joel Newman.

The Building Trades Vica Club remodeled offices at the School Ad­ ministration Building and built a book room at the high school this year in­ stead o f constructing a house.

To be eligible for the Vica Club Members had to be a junior or senior and be in the Building Trades class.

Students worked three hours a day practicing skills and working on their projects for the District VICA contest.

The first few weeks of class was spent practicing safety skills. In order to begin construction they had to pass a safety test.

The Building Trades officers were M ike Magouyrk, president; Preston King, vice-president; Joel Newman, secretary; Eric Strahan, treasurer; Scott Crawford, reporter; Lorenzo Barnes, Sgt. at Arms; and Chris Leitch, Parliamentarian.

1. Lorenzo Barnes practices his painting skills.

2. M ike Magouyrk does the finishing touches.

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Los Amigos Chocolate candies and orange mugs with a Bulldog symbol were sold by Spanish Club members to finance their trip to the annual state convention.

The state convention in April was in San Antonio. Students attended workshops and met with other peo­ ple interested in Spanish.

Members took some o f their classroom and spare time to create p inatas. T h ey also p ra c tic e d Christmas songs in Spanish.

The officers of the Spanish Club were Paul Oostburg, president; David John, v ic e -p re s id e n t; L o re tta Chandler, secretary; Pam Deaken, treasurer; and Steven Stice, reporter.

Francais Festival

Row t: Maritza Ortega, Becky Fagan, Terry Schmidt. Row 2: Steven Stice, C huck Cooper, W alter Justn David John, Glenn Ruhl, D onnie Vanadore, C lint Burnett, Tom m y Reynolds. Not Pictured: Shane Johj Kathy Stevens.

The French Club is an organization for students interested in foreign languages. O nly students currently enrolled in French or formerly en­ rolled were eligible for membership.

To raise money for Fete Francias Festival and to eat at a French Restaurant, members sold Gummy Bears and sponsored a dance.

Fete Francias Festival was held in February in Denton. Members could participate in events that included a French spelling bee, an art contest, and French games.

In December members gathered at Mrs. O soinach's house fo r a Christmas party.

The French club officers were Robyn Sarhan, president; Debra Henrion, vice-president; Theresa Council, secretary; and Melissa Bod­ nar, treasurer.

Row 1: Lance Stone, Eileen Beeks, Rogier Hijm ering, Melissa Bodnar, Jennifer Strahan, Row 2: Cindy Si Robyn Strahan, Debra Henrion, Kenneth McCallister, Sandra Caldwell.

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Groceries Aid Projects

: Johnny M cM ullen , Shawn Cunningham, James Schneider. Row 2: M r. Musick, David Hunter, Dolan, Lousciano Ramirez. Row 3: Dan M cA nulty, Sean Sims, Dennis Hales.

To raise money for their projects, the Auto Mechanics VICA Club sold chances for a hundred dollar's worth o f groceries at King's Food and cleaned the football stadium after home games.

The club projects were buying club jackets and paying for expenses o f a field trip to the General Motors plant in Arlington.

Members spent a lot of their time in class preparing for district com peti­ tion. Individually, students practiced on speed skills. Some students, o f this level went to the state competition.

The officers for the morning club were Ryan Boyd, president; Ronnie York, vice-president; Junior Ayers, secretary; John Nunn, Treasurer; Jim Bob Maine, reporter; M ike M ellow, sgt.-at-arms; and Dan Langford, parliamentarian.

The officers for the afternoon club were Shawn Cunningham, president; Dennis Hales, vice-president; David H unter, secretary; Scott Dolan, treasurer; Sean Sims, reporter; Cousciano Ranirer, sgt.-at-arms; and Johnny McM ullen, parliamentarian.

1. Shawn Cunningham works on a car.

I : M r. Muscik, Allen Baird, Dan Langford, John York, Junior Ayers, John Nunn, Jeff Reardon. Row 2: fierce, Ronnie York, Ryan Boyd, Jim Bob M ain, Clay Locke, M ike Mello.

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FHA Helps Community The Future H om em akers o f America was a club that was aimed at providing better homemakers and creating a better homelife. Each stu­ dent who was associated- with FHA was exposed to all areas o f home and family life.

New members were initiated and officers installed in a candle-lighting ceremony.

Because FHA was a club dealing with community affairs, several pro­ jects were done in the area.

The FHA had several bake sales to raise money for their projects.

The projects included donations to Cystic Fibrosis foundation and the State Hospital.

The officers o f FHA were: Jana Weese, president; Julie McClure, vice-president; Darla Tice, secretary; Ronda Ricks, treasurer; Robin Norriss, historian; Michelle Bradley, chaplain; and Mellisa Reynolds, reporter.

1. Alvin Boudy prepares a casserole. 2. Kathy Ludwig prepares food in Home Ec. 3. Bruce Davidson practices his cooking skills.

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Row 1: Julie M cClure, Darla Tice, Melissa Reynolds. Row 2: Rhonda Ricks and Jana W eese

Gift Sales Fund OEA

1: Kathleen Hall, Stephanie Taggart, Mearlyna Ivey, Brenda M cGarry, Shannon Kilpatrick. Row 2: ly Hall, Stacy Law, )anet Hamby, Donna Cantrell, Sheryl Thibodeaux, Belinda Bejessie, Adri iling, Darla Staton.

Sales of Tom Watt gifts supplied funds for the O ffice Education Association activities. These activities included a Mother-Daughter Banquet, guest speakers, a shopping trip to Dallas, and a hayride.

During Christmas members met at the school and decorated a Christmas tree for the OEA room and had a meeting to plan activities for the remaining part of the year.

Typing donation forms for the Heart Association was the OEA community project.

In O ctober officers were installed.

They were Jody Spiedel, president; Vaughnie Castro, vice president; Deana Lobaugh, secretary; Kim McCormick, historian; and Lisa Waddle, parliamentarian.

1. Janet Hamby works on an assignment. 2.

Officers wait to be inducted.

W addle, Vaugnie Castro, Jody Speidel, Deana Lobaugh, Kim M cCormick. Row 2: Laura Norton, Sandy Kauffman, Angela Sweeney, Cyndi Caffin, Stephanie Acheson.

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DECA Sells Spirit To raise money for an appreciation banquet, gifts for their employers, and competition expenses, members sold 'terrible' towels and football player clip-ons to help raise spirit around the school.

DECA co m p e titio n began in February with the Area contest.

Members chose from several events such as finance and credit, general merchandising, advertising services, petroleum, apparel and accessories, food services or food marketing. The winners of this competition then went on to state competition.

The DECA club began their year with officer elections. Those elected were Tracy Slayden, president; Jana C ope, v ic e -p re s id e n t; Je n n ife r Gorham, secretary; Lynda Rodriques, treasurer; A lex Kiser, reporter; Samantha Hadley, historian; and Dan King, parliamentarian.

Row 1: Rosemary Ferrer, Dona Skelton, Jackie W iem er, Steve Acheson, Linda Rodriquez, Leslie Jacksc Row 2: Christine Jughes, Tona Stubblefield, Angie Goines, Steve Hayes, James Powell, Robert Medilliii Janna Cope, Joel Martin. Row 3: Jimmy Jackson, Kerri Dunn, Philip M cM u llin , Dan King, Bill Dickey, Ri Gray, M ike Garner, Paul Hulen, Samantha Hadley.

1. Carmen Harwell works on DECA project. 2.

Steven Stice pauses from his work.

Arthur Rodriquez] TracySlayden62' Carmen Harwel1' Julie Phillips. Row 2: Steven Stice, Rodney Clae

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HECE Helps Needy

1: Pam Deakin, Darla M artin, Melissa Reece, Shelia Herron, M ichelle Chancey, Joanna Tatum, iy M ullins. Row 2: Lionel Lewis, Ernest France, Travis W atson, Richard Eddy, Laura Bintner.

Home Economics Cooperative Education was a club for junior and senior students who are planning to work in a home economics related field such as home management, food services, and child care.

The students went to school half a day and worked the other half. The w ork done in school was keyed to each student's field o f employment.

In N o v e m b e r HECE g a v e Thanksgiving baskets to needy peo­ ple. Members donated canned food to be put in the baskets.

A t Christmas they gave their employers a gift. This was to show their appreciation.

The officers second hour were Darla Martin, president; Pam Deakin, v ic e -p re s id e n t; Travis W atson, secretary; and Lisa Wall, reporter.

Officers fourth hour were Joe Brun­ son, president; Susie Steigerwald, v ice -p re sid e n t; K elli Schroeder, secretary; and Dana Haw kins, reporter.

1. Students w ork on HECE projects. 2. Travis W atson keeps busy at Ken's Pizza.

[ 1: Thomas Holman, M ike Johnson, Joe W icker, Dawn Copeland, Carol Ekis, Cinnamon Kennedy.

12: Joe Clark, Everett Posey, Susan Steigerwald, Isaias Green, Kelli Schroeder, Stephanie Emmert, Ivn Cunningham. Row 3: Dana Hawkins, Tom Edwards, Debra Henrion, Karen Parker, Brian Pirkel, h Marsh, Ross Sumpter, Joe Brunson, Sean Olds.

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The Bulldogs placed the first points on the scoreboard with a 16-yard kick by Dwayne Browning. However, a few turnovers cost Burk the game. Harold Hatton was the leading ground gainer with 35 yards. Dwayne Browning con­ nected with five passes; twice to Mark Ford, twice to Harold Hatton, and once to Kelly Brunson. Jeff Aaron led the defensive tackles for the Bulldogs. Mark Ford sacked the Leopard quarterback and recovered a fumble. Lorenzo Barnes also had a quarterback sack.

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Burk 3-lowa Park 9 On a cold, windswept, rain slicked field the Hawks racked up a hard fought victory. It was a defensive game all the way. Dwayne Browning kicked a 32yard field goal for the Bulldog's only score. Defensive standouts were John Ethredge w ith 11 tackles, Ronnie Meadows with nine tackles, and Mark Ford, Cody Goode, Jeff Aaron, and Lorenzo Barnes had seven each.

Burk 15-Vernon 17 A fourth quarter Bulldog rally fell inches short when Dwayne Browning missed a 41 -yard field goal attempt w ith a stiff wind in his face. Browning com ­ pleted seven passes for 96 yards, hitting Mark Ford three times for 35 yards.

Harold Hatton gained 106 yards on 23 carries and scored the first touchdown.

An interception by Ronnie Meadows set up the night's second score. Jeff Aaron ran up the middle for a 15-yard touchdown and the Bulldog's final score.

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1. Bulldog defense holds strong on fourth down. 2.

Mark M cG uire takes a breather. 3. Dwayne Browning makes a perfect pitch to Harold Hatton. 4. Dwayne Browning looks for an opening. 5. Jason Martin gets advice from Coach Nix.

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The Bulldogs led the game until the final second when the Eagles scored on a 42yard touchdown pass. Kelly Brunson made a diving catch in the end zone giving the Bulldogs a fourth quarter lead. Jeff Aaron also scored as he powered his way into the end zone on a short run. Harrold Hatton gained 69 yards in 14 attempts. Jeff Aaron and Chris Crowe led the defense with 12 tackles each.

Burk 14-Mineral Wells 28

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After a surprising first half lead by the Bulldogs, the Rams struggled to win the game. Jason Martin scored the first touchdown on a short run in the first quarter. In the second quarter Martin made a spectacular catch in the end zone to put Burk ahead 14-13 at the half, Dwayne Browning completed 15 passes for 147 yards to Brunson, Ford, Martin and Hatton.

Jeff Aaron led the defense with 14 tackles while John Etheredge had nine.

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Burk 31-Azle 14

Undefeated in five games, Azle initially worried a large homecoming crowd.

However, when the Hornets left they could not brag any more o f their unblemished record.

The Bulldog's first score came on a draw play to Harold Hatton. Following great blocking by the Bulldog line, Sean Olds broke loose for a 64-yard second quarter touchdown. Seconds before the half end­ ed Dwayne Browning kicked a 33-yard field goal making the score 17-7. Harold Hatton scored again in the third quarter on the deadly draw play. In the fourth quarter Chris Crowe intercepted a Hornet pass and raced 40 yards for the final touchdown.

Defensively Mark Ford sacked the quarter­ back on a fourth and four situation. Jeff Aaron intercepted a pass and had 18 tackles, Mark Ford had 12 tackles, Ronnie Meadows had 11 and a fumble recovery, and John Etheredge and Cody Goode also had eight tackles. Sean Olds rushed for 86 yards followed by Harold Hatton w ith 68.

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The Bulldogs smashed the steers homecoming with a shutout. Dwayne Browning scored the first touchdown and kicked a 23-yard field goal. Chris Crowe and Cody Goode intercepted tw o Steer passes. Jeff Aaron powered into the end zone for a third quarter touchdown. The third touchdown was run in by Todd Bishop, who also had a good punt return earlier in the game. The defensive stand­ outs were John Etheredge, Lorenzo Barnes, Mike Wolverton, and Mark Ford. Most of the credit went to the Bulldog linemen for the 24 points on the board.

1. Bulldogs defense made another stop. 2. Dwayne Browning punts the ball away for the Bulldogs. 3 Bulldog sacks the quarterback.

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Burk 17-W eatherford 0

Dwayne Browning started the night off with a 37-yard field goal. The Bulldog offense pounded the Kangaroo defense.

Sean Olds scored the first Burk touchdown. During third quarter play, Browning glided untouched into the end zone o ff a fake by Harold Hatton.

Jeff Aaron rushed for 39 yards. John Ethredge had 12 tackles and Jeff Aaron had nine.

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The Bulldogs smoked the Bears to go to the playoffs with a fourth straight vic­ tory. In the first quarter Jeff Aaron broke a big play for the first touchdown and had 60 yards in nine carries. Harold Hat­ ton scored the second touchdown in the third quarter. Sean Olds gained 83 yards in 12 carries. Chris Crowe made a fourth quarter end zone interception, John Ethredge and Jeff Aaron had nine tackles each.

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Part one of the Burk-Hirshi rivalry ended in defeat for the Bulldogs. In the second quarter Dwayne Browning kicked a 30-yard field goal following a Chris Crowe interception. At the half Hirshi lead by a slim 7-3 edge.

Harrold Hatton was the leading Bulldog rusher with 25 yards. Dwayne Browning completed eight passes to Mark Ford, Kelly Brunson, and Jason Martin. Jeff Aaron, with 15 tackles, and John Ethredge, with 13, were the power in the defense for the Bulldogs.

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In the first p la y o ff game fo r Burkburnett since 1979, nothing went right for the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs defensive standouts were John Ethredge with 15 tackles, while Jeff Aaron was close behind with 13.

1. Team member talks about the game on the sideline. 2. Dwayne Browning looks to make a hand-off. 3. Bulldog offense wording at its best.

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JV Opponents Spoil Season The junior varsity began training with the hopes o f having a successful season, but soon suffered losses to Gainsville and Iowa Park.

The best game o f the season was against Vernon. The Bulldogs struggled and fought hard but lost 7-6. Although they finished the season with no wins, they played hard and tough w ith the true "Bulldog Spirit."

The team had outstanding leadership and performances by Chris Carter, quarterback; Charles Perry, fullback; and Vance Morris, center.

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4 1. W here's that ball? 2. J.V. on the way to running one back. 3. The defense waits patiently for the opponent. 4. He's still holding on. 5. Bulldog quarterback looks for the receiver. 6. J.V. offense tries to gain yardage. 7. Runningback tries to find a hole in the defense. 8. Coach Teter doesn't like what he sees. 9. Team member listens carefully.

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Season Ends ifl V i c t o r y

198^ Freshman Bulldogs

The freshman Bulldogs were the first freshman team to go undefeated in over six years. After opening the season with a 20-20 tie they ended with a 9-0-1 record, making them undefeated since they began football in seventh grade.

"This year's team was made up o f a fine group of young men," Coach Bill Gilliland said.

This year's freshman team had a lot of talent and ability. Some of the out­ standing players were tailback, Michael Ivery; offensive and defensive tackle Kendall Martin; and linebacker Brennan Moore.

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1. Trish Young dinks the ball. 2. Donna Mirani serves. 3. Coaches show excitement over win.

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row: Jill Armstrong, Trish Young, Donna M irani, Dawn Jones. Middle row: M onique M iller, anie Toombs, Vaughie Castro. Top row: Coach Linda Richards, Belinda Bejessie, Deana Barry, ;a Reese, Staci Barnitt, Coach Darla W omack.

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Explosive w ould best describe this :ar's varsity girl's volleyball team led I coach Linda Richards and assistant )ach Darla Womack. They began e season fantastically by winning st place in the C hillicothe Tournaent. They did w ell in district w ith an ■2 record and their season record inuded 13 wins and 8 losses.

The student body and the faculty iok an interest in volleyball this year.

Ver 200 fans cheered the Lady ulldogs as the Azle Hornets were sfeated in tw o consecutive games, pis win advanced the team to the strict playoffs against Castleberry. A usload of cheering fans and a hard

fought three games couldn't put it together for the Ladies as they fell two games to one.

Team success this year resulted from the skill and quickness o f the players along w ith the patience and help of the coaches. Three juniors were named to the All-D istrict 3-4A team: Trish Young was named to the All-District first team; setting for the Lady Bulldogs was Diana Barry, w ho was named to the All-District second team; Donna Mirani received Honorable M ention. Coach Linda Richards was named Coach of the Year for her efforts and accomplishments with her fine time.

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Their district record was 8-2 and the season ended with 13 wins and only 2 losses. They defeated all op­ ponents except Weatherford, who won two games from the J.V. The team didn't have much height, but the coaching of Darla Womack and the endurance of the players balanced the problem. The girls always stuck together even when they were down a few points. This quality resulted in a winning season.

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Determined Freshmen | A lth o u g h th e freshm an girls volleyball team's record was 0-4, they Sought hard w ith a lot o f determinalion. They had a good season conidering the inexperience at hand, loaches Linda Richards and Darla Womack led the team through the eason.

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Dogs Qualify for Playoffs The varsity basketball team had a suc­ cessful season with an overall record of 15-12. Six o f the team's losses were to top 10 4-A teams. After a shaky start o f 0-2 they finished their district season with a 9-3 record. This strong record qualified them for the playoffs against Hirschi.

They were picked fifth in their zone, but finished second. They had two returning starters and four returning lettermen.

The Bulldogs had fo u r players selected for district honors. Todd Cast was selected on the first team all­ district, while Harold Hatton and Stevie Turner received honorable mention honors. Coach Danny Nix received the Zone Coach o f the Year award.

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2. Harold Hatton dribbles down low. 3. Todd Bishop hoes up for the shot. 4. Harold Hatton leads the fast break. 5. Brian McClure spins to shoot a lay-up. 6. Stevie Turner jumps to ward the basket for a lay-up. 7. Harold Hatton shoots a jumper. 8. Brian McClure runs the show. 9. Richard Hozdic follows up a rebound.

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JV Takes Second Place Junior Varsity Basketball team started off their season by winning the Consola­ tion Trophy at the W ichita Falls Junior Varsity Tournament. They topped their win by winning the Consolation Cham­ pionship at Holiday's Varsity Tourna­ ment. The team, made up of mostly sophomores, used a strong effort to become second in zone play. The young Bul l dogs, c o a c h e d by Co a c h Koulavatos, finished the ir w inning season with a 10-2 zone record.

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Frosh Have Great Season The freshmen had the best record they have had in at least 20 years. They had a 13-4 record. Thev won a second place trophy in the Hirschi Tournament.

Coach Greg Leonard said this years' suc­ cess was a team effort.

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Ladies Win Tournaments Early in the season, the Lady Bulldogs Varsity basketball team won second place at the Burkburnett Girl's Tournament, falling behind Iowa Park. Receiving All Tournament awards were ]i!l Armstrong, Donna Mirani, Trish Young, and Jennifer Browning. Excitement for the team increased when they traveled to Abilene for an overnight trip during

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the Abilene Tournament. Receiving awards there were Donna M irani and Diana Barry. Also, the team as a w hole captured third place.

A humorous incident happened when the ladies traveled to W ichita Falls for the Fantasy o f Lights Basketball Classic in the snow and ice. The bus got stuck in the snow. However, when the Ladies ar­ rived they won the consolation prize.

Along w ith this w in the team had the privilege o f playing in the M idwestern

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In district the Ladies pulled tl w ith a 7-5 record. Receiving All-1 3-4A awards were Dawn Jone: made the A ll-D istrict second tea Nichelle Barnes w ho made Flon M ention.

Head Coach Darla Womacl assistant coach Donna McGill cessfully led the team through the ning season.

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In district, the girls had a 7-5 record with an exciting win over Azle near the end of the season.

Coaches were Miss Donna M cG ill and Mrs. Darla Womack.

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Netters Win In District The boys tennis team made a solid showing at the District 6-AAAA tourna­ ment in Weatherford, with Ted Moore, Monte Clampitt, and Gary Defore ad­ vancing to regional.

The team represented a strong line-up at the Region 2-AAAA tournament. Ted Moore made his second trip in tw o years. This year Moore won tour­ naments in Vernon, Fort W orth, and Burkburnett. Gary Defore and M onte Clampitt made up the Dogs' doubles entry. Defore and Clampitt won the Burk tournament which was played just before district.

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Five Advance to Regionals Because of the girls' team sweeping the District 6-AAAA championship, the girls tennis team sent a record number of qualifiers to the Region 2-AAAA tour­ nament in Denton.

For Senior Patty Deutsch it was her fourth time to qualify. In doubles, senior Xan Rix and junior Shannon Gregory made their first regional appearance after taking the district gold. Teammates senior Brenda Holladay and sophomore Alisia Hill received the second place awards.

The girls had a successful season, made even better when Patty Deutsch finished fourth in Regionals.

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Tracksters Go to State Preston King finished fourth and M ilton Johns finished sixth in the 800 meter dash at the state track meet.

Two tracksters placed in the state track meet after winning first and second at the regional meet. The freshman team placed first in district w ith 166 points and the varsity team finished third in district.

At the regional track meet Preston took first place and M ilton came in second, while James Hicks and Lorenzo Barnes qualified for the meet.

At the Texoma Relays the Bulldogs 3200 meter relay team set a new meet record with the time o f 8:32.22. The team consisted o f Preston King, M ilton Johns, Donnie Gallagher, and Chris Southerland.

James Hicks was the champion in the 100 meter and 400 meter dash at the district track meet. Preston King was the district champion in the 800 meter dash.

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Florance King, Donna Mirani, and Nichelle Barnes. Com peting in the 1600m relay were Chris Johnson, Sherry Taylor, Donna Mirani, and Dawn Jones.

Five girls advanced to state level com ­ petition: Katrina Barnes placed 2nd in the high jum p, Nichelle Barnes placed 2nd in the 200m dash, and the 800m relay team placed 2nd. The 1st and 2nd places advanced to the 1985 State Track Meet held at the University o f Texas in Austin.

All the hours of practice paid o ff for the ladies in Austin. Katrina Barnes placed 3rd in the high jum p, Nichelle Barnes placed 5th in the 200m dash, and

the 800m relay team placed 6th. Tl faced tough com petition but ca hom e proud and satisfied.

Although it has only been a sport Burkburnett High School for three ye: Cross Country attracted six girls I year. The season was during Septem and O ctober and consisted of 3-5 n workouts every day after school. Co; Donna M cG ill trained the girls and them to a 3rd place w in at District Boswell. Along w ith this win, two g advanced to Regionals. Jennifer Wein placed 3rd and Tracy Adams placed 7 The top ten girls advanced to I Regional Track M eet in Arlington.

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Four Receive All-District The 1985 Bulldog Baseball Team had a successful season with 10 wins and 8 losses, and four players received district honors.

The bulldogs finished third, following close behind the number one team Weatherford and number two team Ft. Worth Brewer, losing each game to them by only one run.

Mark Ford was named all-district first team designated hitter w ith a batting average o f .438. Cary Lewis was second team all-district pitcher, who also held a high batting average o f .432. Brian M c­ Clure was selected for the second team all-district spot in the outfield w ith a bat­ ting average of .250. Boyd Denner received honorable mention w ith a bat­ ting average of .287. “ We played hard this year, but we didn't quite come through in the clutch situations," Coach Dave Keller said. “ Next year w e'll have a lot o f returning starters with a lot o f talent and I hope to have a successful season."

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Golfers Go for District W ith winning the district as a goal, the golf team practiced at River Creek G olf Course after school whenever the weather permitted. They fell one spot short last year o f being zone runner-up, while they placed second in the Bowie Tournament, falling only one stroke short. Chris Carpenter had his best tour­ nament, shooting a 69. The golf team last year consisted o f Chris Carpenter, Mike Moser, Brian Darland, Todd Cast, and Todd Ripperger.

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DEATH, DEFEAT INDEPENDENCE In celebration o f 150 years o f independent Texas, Taylor Publishing Company salutes the educators and students of our great state. This compilation o f events, historical sequences and characteristics o f those who tam ed the fro n tier is designed to enhance the m eaning o f the nam e " T E X A N " — fo r those whose spirit swells with pride at the sound o f the rushing Rio Grande R iver or whose eyes sparkle at th e sight o f a field o f bluebonnets in May. Texas, w e’re big, proud and grateful to those who sacrificed for our independence. On this occasion, our Sesquicentennial Celebration, we truly R em em b er the Alamo.

evenge cast an angry shadow over Mexican troops gathered on Jan. 2 5,1836. AngloAmerican colonists in Texas no longer wished to remain part of Mexico. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Mexico’s president, was to lead an expedition against the rebel colonists.

The Mexican army had already suffered defeat in San Antonio at the hands of Colonel J.H .

Moore and about 160 Texans. This loss outraged Mexico’s General Cos who was determined to chastise Texans for opening his personal mail.

General Cos ordered Colonel Domingo de Ugartechea, commander of troops in San Antonio, to recover a cannon given to Texans for defense against the Indians. On Sept. 29, the Mexican force encamped on the west bank of the Guadalupe River, a short distance from the town.

Armed with scrap metal, chains and the disputed cannon — loaded and flagged with a banner inscribed, "COME AND TA K E IT,” — the courageous and fiery Texans sent the Mexican army scurrying back to San Antonio. One Mexican was killed.

The revolution had begun.

Santa Anna wanted revenge. But this time, Mexico was prepared. Six thousand Mexican troops crossed the Rio Grande River on Feb. 16

with 21 cannons, 1,800 pack mules, 33 large wagons and 200 carts. Santa Anna wanted to avenge the defeat of General Cos. His first target was a previously indomitable fortress — the Alamo.

When the gates of the Alamo closed, 150 fighting men were quartered against the east and west walls. About 24 civilians hovered in the fort’s old church. Among the civilians were David Crockett, ex-congressman from Tenn.; James (Jim) Bowie and William B. Travis. Travis sent out desperate appeals for assistance to nearby forts. No sign of relief appeared.

On Feb. 23, the Mexicans were sighted. Travis sent out two scouts with a final plea for men and provisions; "the men are determined to defend the Alamo at last,” he warned. The next day he wrote, "The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, but I shall never surrender or rp trp s t

' VIC TO RY OR DEA TH .”

Just before dawn on March 6, Santa Anna stormed the Alamo. The Texans fought to their deaths. Santa Anna ordered all of the rebel corpses piled on wood and burned. The rebels did not die in vain.

Revolutionary forces were prepared to meet Santa Anna and finally forced a Mexican surrender. But the defenders of the Alamo never knew Texas was already independent.

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Tie lack of protection from the army during Mexican-American War left settlers in Texas :nseless. Country west of a line drawn from nesville to Fredericksburg was abandoned by rat the most courageous. Many lived in kades and watched each evening in terror as )ke surrounded the summer moon. Charred in skeletons stood like enormous gravestones slaughtered families. )ne wanderer, Cowboy John Allen, camped r the Russell family stockade. For his tection the family agreed it would be best for i to move inside. John fell in love with Lucy,

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the Russell’s daughter. John promised to marry Lucy upon his return in one year. Before John’s return, Indians raided the Russell ranch and killed the family. Outraged, John sought Lucy’s murderer. One day, he sighted a savage Indian holding a shield resembling a stretched deer skin.

On the shield was a scalp of beautiful hair — blonde hair like Lucy Russell’s.

Reports from the county near Lucy Russell’s home show the combined population of two counties declined from 3,752 in 1860 to 1,585 in 1870. Texans raised the hue-and-cry: "We need protection from the Indians by the U.S. Army.”

When President Grant assumed office in 1869, peace advocates persuaded him to adopt a policy of diplomacy, rather than force, with regard to the Indian problem in Texas. It wasn’t until the raid at Salt Creek in May of 1871 that General of the Army William Tecumseh Sherman and Randolph B. Marcy, inspector general of the Army, recognized and acknowledged the indiscriminate slaughter of settlers in Texas.

The Salt Creek Massacre led to the arrest of Kiowa leader Satana and two other Indian leaders, Satank and Big Tree. Satana refused to stand trial and was shot trying to escape. Satank and Big Tree were tried and convicted for the murders at Salt Creek and sentenced to hang. Their sentences were later commuted to imprisonment. The chiefs were paroled in August, 1873.

The War Department now unleashed its troops against the Indians, forcing a westward movement that would annihilate the Indian way of life. The movement allowed for the expansion of the Texas range-cattle industry, the existence of farmers and agriculture and the growth of industry.

A n endless Indian crusade to prevent extinction of the buffalo resulted in bitter, cruel deaths fo r both Indians and settlers. The buffalo and the land were both sources of survival, existence and worship fo r many Indians. Death in defending such rituals was considered honorable.

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HERITAGI xcept for Alaska, Texas is the largest state in the union with 267,399 square miles of territory extending from the High Plains of the Panhandle to the Gulf of Mexico. An aerial view of Texas would divide our state into three regions: the Atlantic-Gulf Coastal Plain, the Great Plains of Central North America and the Rocky Mountain system. The Coastal Region has heavy soil and a variety of vegetation. East Texas is a region spanned with lush farms and pine forests. The area produces pork, beef, poultry and dairy products. The Central Texas Prairies Region extends from Austin northward to the Red River. Rich, black soils produce grain, cotton and livestock- support crops.

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Texas comes from the Spanish word, tejas, meaning “friends” or “allies.”

Early Spanish explorers and mission­ aries applied the name to the territory between the Trinity and Red Rivers called the Land of die Indians.

THE INDIANS The first Europeans found many Indian tribes in Texas and a variety of native cultures — the Caddoans of East Texas; the Karankawas along the Gulf Coast; the Wichita and Tonkowa tribes in Central Texas; the Coahuiltecans, a number of small tribes who lived south of San Antonio; and the Apaches, who lived in the western part of the state and later were forced to share their land with the Comanches.

Among the nomadic Comanches was the famous Quanah Parker, one of the last Comanche war chiefs. He was the son of Chief Nocona and

Cynthia Ann Parker, a captive white woman. Th< Comanches were superb horsemen and warriors and made life unsafe for settlers until about 1875

SPANISH AN D FREN CH EXPLO RERS In 1519, Alsonso Alvarez de Pineda mapped the Gulf of Mexico’s coast. Pineda spent 40 days at the mouth of the Rio Grande River — which he called "River of Palms” — and recommended settlement be constructed at the site. Two hundred years later the first settlers arrived.

The first Spaniards to enter Texas were Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca and three companions. In 1682, a trader from Canada was the first settler if Texas.

The 1763 Treaty of Paris gave Florida to England from Spain in exchange for Spain retaining possession of western Louisiana.

Between 1763 and 1821, Texas was ruled by the Spanish, then by Mexico before winning independence.

LONIZATION, REVOLUTION D PIONEER INSTITUTIONS nultaneous with the Mexican Revolution, the ns slowed the westward expansion of rs. In 1817, Secretary of War John C. )un initiated the policy of removing all ns from the American frontier to the iana meridian — the western extremity of mberlands and beyond. In conjunction with iction, effective in 1825, land laws of Spain dexico became more attractive to settlers those of the United States. By 1820, land was ig for 50 times less in Texas. ie movement of settlers into Texas was ly the story of two men, Moses Austin and m, Stephen Fuller Austin. On Dec. 3, 1820, lder Austin approached Gov. Antonio de inez in San Antonio, requesting permission tablish a colony of 300 families in Texas. :s Austin died soon after his return home, t was Stephen F. Austin, then 27 years old,

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who would complete his father’s task. Stephen F. Austin later earned the title, "Father of Texas.”

By the beginning of the Texas revolution, the name "Texan” represented a group of tough, self-reliant individualists. After three centuries of Spanish rule, the sensitive Mexicans were unprepared for self-government.

In 1825, President John Quincy Adams offered Mexico $1,000,000 for the removal of the border to the Rio Grande River. President Andrew Jackson raised Adams’ offer. Again, Mexico declined the offer. It was becoming apparent a violent solution was the only course of action.

Folk tales say Americans never fought better than they did in Texas. They fought for a new way of life — as cattlemen and farmers on the brazen Texas frontier.

While life on the early frontier has sometimes been compared to the Old South, most Texans could only dream of large plantations. They were small subsistence farmers with primitive homes and farming methods. Inadequate frontier transportation systems were later updated to increase the efficiency of mail and cattle delivery and cotton exportation. Early settlers worried about Indians, epidemics, weather and crop failure.

Early Texans acquired a reputation for lawlessness. Settled towns provided a sanctuary for saddle-weary range riders.

In 1850, the state had no spare towns.

Galveston, with its 4,177 citizens, was the largest.

San Antonio and Houston followed. Austin, long buffeted by Indians, had only 639 residents.

Riding the crest of a population boom, San Antonio’s population rose to 8,236 by 1860.

The best buildings in town were usually the hotels. Service was often poor. An exception was the full two-and-one-half-story Menger Hotel, on the Alamo Plaza in San Antonio. The building of fine-cut stone, together with its carpets, decorations and furniture, cost $16,000. Only

is for the Oil we take from the ground exas in 1900 boasted a population of three million. Cities were growing, lifestyles reflected a diverse cultural background, and effects of industrialization were noticeable.

But the state was decidedly rural. Newspapers advertised land and agriculture. The state’s leading industries were cotton, cattle and land. For Texas, the 20th century did not begin until Jan. 10, 1901 when the Lucas No. 1 oil well blew out at Spindletop, Texas — near Beaumont — and brought in the state’s first gusher. The state’s history changed its course at that moment. Oil had come to Texas.

It took six days to cap the Lucas No. 1 as the well spilled an estimated 75,000 barrels of oil each day. Thousands of spectators rushed to see the spectacle. In 1902, Spindletop accounted for 94 percent of the state’s oil production.

The salt dome formations around Beaumont were now housing wells within a 150-mile radius which created an oil glut attracting global attention. At one point, oil was selling for three cents-a-barrel while drinking water for oil-field workers sold for five cents-a-cup.

The Texas Gulf Coast became a magnet for large corporations and entrepreneurs. Among those building refineries, pipelines and export facilities in the Port Arthur-Beaumont region were the Gulf Oil, Sun Oil and Texas Companies.

By 1911, a group of Houston investors formed their own company, the Humble Oil and Refining Company, later affiliated with Standard of New Jersey. These smaller, independently-owned oil

Today’s wildcats are a different breed. A s pow erful and dangerous as the sea itself, massive offshore drilling rigs line the Texas Gulf Coast.

Left: Early roughnecks take the precious resource fro m the Texas soil. Photo from The Hayes Collection. Below: A n original photograph of crowds lining up to see Dad Joiner’s well, in East Texas.

panies profited from a seemingly iiaustible supply of crude extracted from the tal area.

California produced a barrage of panhandlers 849 with "gold fever,” the discovery of oil eated the scene in turn-of-the-century Texas, ar’s oil in that thar ground!” Almost too much Maybe for W.T. Waggoner who, in 1910 le drilling a well on his North Texas ranch overed oil, was quoted as saying, "Damn the I wanted water.” y 1920, the state was floating on a sea of oil. roleum production that year neared 100 ion barrels valued at over $300 million, while iral gas production assumed a distinguished and produced over $7 million in revenue, porations and independent oil companies were king to stabilize the industry, but spectacular ms and massive finds hampered any control, letween 1918 and 1926, the Panhandle opened t was to be the largest gas field in the world, he mid-1930s the Panhandle fields attracted >lants that produced over 50 percent of the iral gas extracted in Texas 7est Texas attracted attention with the overy of the Permian Basin, and towns like irado City, Big Spring, Midland, Odessa and os experienced a rapid population boom, oe County organized a county government for first time, significant because as late as 1918 ■e were only 14 citizens in the county, he Lone Star State has been the nation’s ling oil-producing state since 1928. Growth of oil industry led to activity in Texas banks, real te and retail trade. Farmers began to look like thers, and the term "Texas Millionaire” was

soon adopted. The story of the Texas petroleum industry before the Great Depression is one of spectacle and drama.

On Oct. 3, 1930, the No. 3 Daisy Bradford oil well in East Texas created an explosion in oil discovery. The boom was on and independent oil men rushed to the sight. By the end of 1931, the fields in East Texas supported 5,652 wells. The situation led to massive overproduction. The price of oil tumbled. It was time for regulation, and through the efforts of the Texas Railroad Commission, the price of oil was stabilized by limiting production.

The oil industry discovered a new growth in the production of oil products — perhaps the greatest impact petroleum has had on Texas. During World War II, the petroleum industry developed into the petrochemical industry. Thousands of variations of plastics, synthetic rubbers, dyes, fertilizers and chemicals were being produced in the Gulf Coast, Permian Basin and Panhandle areas. Production in these areas continues today.

Petroleum-related businesses in 1982 employed roughly one out of every 12 non-farmers in the state. For every 10 jobs created in the oil industry, another 37 are created in other sectors of the economy.

Government has also prospered from the petroleum industry in Texas, with the oil and gas business claiming the title of the state’s single largest taxpayer.

I survey of Texans’ occupations in 1860 reported 2,22: merchants, 1,471 doctors and 850 lawyers. There we: I v s clergymen, but only eight architects. Four Texan described themselves as "catchers of wild horses,” a conventional occupation in those days. Among the unexpected occupations reported were four toymakers, six photographers, three actors, five clockmakers and six dancing masters. But of the 43,000 Texans who listed occupations, about 25,000 called themselves farme The most important crop for the marketplace was cotton. The first large-scale cotton planter, Colonel Jared E. Groce, moved to Austin County from Alabama in late 1821. Except for years when pests destroyed the crops, production increased every year. Texas agriculture was ruled by cotton’s supremacy for many decades following the cotton boom of 1850. By 1925,Texas farmers harvested 36 percent of the nation’s cotton and 20 percent of the cotton grown in the world. Farmers chose to produce sorghum and other varieties of livestock feed in lieu of cotton. Acreage devoted to livestock feed increased from 23,000 to 1,701,000 acres from 1879 to 1929.

Cotton yields decreased in 1892 when the boll weevil destroyed crops after crossing the Rio Grande River and again in the 1930s because of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl.

Although cotton was the cash crop in early corn was indispensable. To a large extent, c< sustained the people and livestock of Texas, potatoes ranked next to corn in importance, crops included Irish potatoes, wheat, beans, and melons. Whereas, livestock included po' hogs, horses, sheep, goats and cattle. Citrus were a profitable commercial crop and, by 1 85 percent of Texas’ five million citrus tree: the delicious Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit.

During the 1880s, sugar production incre: on 5,000 acres and 45 plantations in Brazori Bend, Matagorda and Wharton counties. Th became known as the "Sugar Bowl.” The Slji industry grew until weather caused its denu!

Commercial farming decreased drastically 1930s. Since the Depression, farming patter have changed. Between 1935 and 1980, the

number of farms declined from 501,014 to 186,000 as the rural population fell from 59 to 17 percent.

Scientific irrigation methods and the need for modern farm equipment transformed the farming trade into a large, profitable industry. While there are fewer farmers today, the average size of a Texas farm between 1930 and 1980 grew from 275 to 744 acres. Cotton remains king and today nets the Texas economy more than $ 1 billion annually. Texas continues to grow more cotton than any other state in the nation.

LIFE ON THE FARMS: A PIONEER LEGEND Agrarian efforts of the Spaniards in the 18th century laid the foundation for the formal organization of farming and ranching in Texas.

Missionaries adopted a life of farming for their own survival.

The first settlers, those who followed Stephen F. Austin, were lured by cheap land. In 1821, for only a filing fee, a family would be granted a labor of land (177 acres) for farming and a league of land (4,428 acres) for grazing.

The farm population boom occurred with the passage of the Homestead Act of 1854. This act gave 160 acres of land to anyone who resided on the land for more than three years.

Homestead life was austere. The double log cabin was the most popular form of housing. It consisted of two rooms under a continuous roof.

Usually, a front porch extended the length of the cabin. Chimneys were commonly made of sticks covered with mud. Floors were optional. Spaces between the logs were filled with clay or mortar.

The Germans in Texas built better houses than other settlers, frequently using stone, but most Texas frontier homes were best described by the future President of the United States, Rutherford B. Hayes. He said settlers’ homes had "walls could throw a cat through at random.”

For a state that could have produced fruits, vegetables and cereals and one where cattle abundant, the diet of most early Texans was strangely monotonous. The most common vegetable was the sweet potato. People meat, and many didn’t have milk and butter.

The early Texas farm was almost self-suff Candles or lard-burning lamps provided light.

Cotton was spun and woven into cloth. Within a year, one Texan wrote in his diary he made a wheel, a coffin, a churn, a cradle, a pump auger, an ox yoke and a pair of shoes. By the turn-of-thecentury, ready-made goods were rapidly replacing homemade materials and life on the early Texas farm slowly evolved into a sophisticated, late 20th century industry.

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The best known cattle trail was the Chisholm Trail. It was opened in 1867 by Jesse Chisholm, a Cherokee Indian trader. The trail began in South Texas, ran by Austin and Lampasas, passed between Fort Worth and Weatherford, crossed the Red River and snaked through Indian territory to Caldwell, Kansas. Westward movement by farmers and ranchers forced the cattlemen to seek new trails. By the 1880s, every large division of West Texas had secured a railroad, and from 1870 to 1930 the economic transformation of Texas assumed great proportions — largely because of railroads.

By 1904, Texas contained more miles of railroad track than any other state. Although subsistence farming did not disappear, most farmers turned to the cash crop — cotton.

Commercial agriculture continued to provide a living for the majority of Texans until the beginning of oil production at Spindletop. By the 1920s, the value of industrial production exceeded that of agricultural production. With the rise of cities and the decline of the agrarian state, industrialization had come to roost in Texas.

To Texans of the late 19th century, railroads were the key to progress and prosperity. When a railroad bypassed a community, it was certain to become a ghost town. Many railroads were courted by citizens and sometimes railroads received gifts of free state land in exchange for placing their tracks by certain towns. The greates beneficiary was the Texas and Pacific Railroad, which was given 5,167,360 acres. Approximately 32,150,000 acres of state land were awarded to railroad companies, an area as large as the entire state of Alabama.

Construction of the bulk of the state’s major railroads occurred during two decades. By the dos of the 1890s, the state had 8,710 miles of railroad track. The Texas and Pacific Railway reached For Worth in 1876 and met the eastbound Southern Pacific at Sierra Blanca. Here the famous agreement between C.P. Huntington of the Southern Pacific and Jay Gould of the Texas and Pacific was reached. The two agreed to share rail lines from Sierra Blanca to El Paso. Among the major railroad companies that built in Texas during this era were the Houston and Texas

ntral, the Gulf, the Colorado and Santa Fe, the rt Worth, the Denver City, the Texas and cific, the Southern Pacific and the International d Great Northern.

The railroad industry suffered during the Great bpression and World War II. Railways fought a ?ing battle against automobiles, airplanes and e change to new transportation systems. Texas, jwever, remains number one in terms of ilroad mileage and is served by seven class-one il carriers. The primary rail tonnage originating jthe state includes non-metallic mineral, [emical, farm, petroleum, wood and lumber joducts.

The Texas highway system ranks among the tion’s best. Federal interstates, state highways d rural roads link the regions of West and East |xas to the Panhandle, and all of South Texas to lb Rio Grande River. The vastness of Texas jmands a reliable network of roads. With a trip pm El Paso to Orange being 860 miles, a New ftglander could see several states traveling the p e distance on the East Coast. |As early as 1883, a project was begun to deepen fe channel of Galveston’s port. But in the annals [artificial ports, no story is more impressive nn that of Houston’s. In 1908, Houston citizens Bugurated a movement to secure a deep water jannel. By 1925, with $10.6 million of federal id local funding, the channel was extended 55 lies from the Houston harbor to the outer Irbor and deepened to 35 feet. Houston is now 'fe leading port in Texas and one of the largest in 'fe nation.

Dominating developments in transportation during the postwar years were automobiles and airplanes. Motor vehicle registration rose from 2,192,654 in 1946 to 11,297,938 in 1978. Only California has more automobiles on the highway than Texas. Commercial air passenger service in Texas began in 1928. Growth was modest during World War II, but rapidly increased in the postwar years. Between 1965 and 1978, the number of people traveling by air in Texas tripled.

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Education didn’t become an issue in Texas government until Stephen F. Austin’s first colony was settled. Each colony in 1836 was required to have a school to teach not just the "three R ’s,” but a variety of subjects including history, rhetoric, composition, philosophy and foreign languages.

eligious organizations became instrumental in the education of Texas’ youth, and in the early 19th century, a variety of religious colleges were opened. The first, Rutersville College, opened its doors on Feb. 1, 1840. The founder was a Methodist named Martin Ruter. The Baptists established Baylor University in 1845. Baylor, located in Waco, is the oldest continuously operated institution of higher learning in the state.

When Texas entered the Union in 1845, its constitution pledged to make changes in the field of education. Later, the state adopted a schedule of funding schools through property taxes.

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The Morill Act in'1862 prompted the founding of the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University to promote agricultural education. The next major educational development occurred in 1915 when the Compulsory Attendance Law was passed. This law required children between the ages of 8 and 14 to attend school for 60 days-a- . year, unless the child had a proper excuse. The law was amended in 1918 to require 80 days of attendance and amended again in 1919 to require 100 days of attendance. In 1949, State Senator A.M. Aiken supported a series of bills through the legislature aimed at improving education. The new system immediately showed positive results, and the quality of education in Texas grew to become respected nationwide.

The United States involvement in World War II led to a drop in college enrollment, but enrollment soared in 1944 with the introduction of the GI Bill of Rights and the flood of returning veterans wanting to enroll in college. The growth in college enrollment continued through the 1960s and into the 1970s. However, the role of education and its influence on our lifestyles may change in the future if enrollment figures at the high school and university level continue to drop — a recent trend attributed to a decline in the birth rate after 1967. In addition, university budget reductions and a tightening of student loan requirements have forced both schools and student! to economize their educational opportunities.

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The 1837 "Ecclesiastical Committee of Vigilance for Texas” was more likely to find a group of rough, rowdy Texans preferring to raise hell than seek salvation. Nevertheless, the committee’s efforts were undaunted, and the missionary zeal that brought Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian ministers to Texas lives in many counties today.

hen the state entered the Union in 1845 — 12.5 percent of the population belonged to a church.

Camp revivals soon became a way to relieve the monotony of the frontier. Baptists were among the first to pioneer changes in the wicked West and the religious press. Texas Baptist George fashington Baines (Lyndon Baines Johnson’s jandfather) published the Texas Baptist from |55 to 1861. The Cumberland Presbyterians [llowed with the Texas Presbyterian.

Evangelism was spread by publicity gained [rough the efforts of individuals and groups like [illiam Y. Allen and his Texas Temperance Jciety. Many religious leaders did more than ght hard liquor. Organized religion opened the 1st colleges in the state. Many fought illiteracy, siomas J. Pilgrim, a Baptist, started the Texas Inday School Movement. The founding of Baylor diversity in 1845 prompted many religious Iganizations to seek education as a means of jnding their message. [ Some religious groups appealed to the diverse pmigrant population. German, Czechoslovakian, blish and Hispanic people were Catholic. By [!60 over 30 percent of the Texas population was

black and many joined the Baptist church. Famous religious leaders became advocates of social justice.

Joseph Martin Dawson, a Baptist, fought child labor, exploitation of immigrants, advocated women’s rights and rebuked the Ku Klux Klan.

In 1950, the Baptist General Convention created the Christian Life Commission, an activist agency dedicated to applied Christianity. They opposed universal military training in the early 1950s, defended the supreme court’s desegregation and school prayer decisions of the early 1960s, sanctioned abortion under certain circumstances, promoted sex education, urged a settlement in Viet Nam, and fought against air and water pollution.

Texas Catholics like Archbishop Robert E. Lucey placed the church in support of the underprivileged. He championed rights to decent wages, racial integration, housing, equality and health services.

Today 56 percent of the Texas population belong to organized congregations.

The Astrodome, "eighth wonder of the world,” was the first fully air-conditioned, enclosed, domed, multipurposesports stadium in the world. The stadium seats 66,000 and could hold an 18-story building. The Astrodome is the home of the Houston Oilers football team and the Houston Astros baseball team. ☆

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The Texas Flag was adopted by the Congress of the Republic of Texas on Jan. 25, 1839. Texas became known as the Lone Star State because of the single star on the flag.

Chili became the state dish of Texas in 1977. Chili is similar to stew cooked with a variety of ingredients, ranging from jackrabbit, rattlesnake and pork to jalapenos, frijoles, cayenne and comino. Texans pride themselves on their chili recipes and host many chili cook-offs to show off their culinary expertise.

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Admiral Chester W. Nimitz |s born on Feb. 24, 1885, in edericksburg, Texas. He (dilated seventh in his class jm the United States Naval ademy in 1905. In 1938, he Is promoted to rear admiral, the outbreak of World War President Roosevelt chose Imitz to be Commander-inief of the Pacific Fleet. This pointment made Nimitz one [the most powerful jnmanders up to that time.

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Sam Houston was born in Virginia in 1793. At age 36 he married an Indian woman and later moved to Texas as an agent of the Cherokee tribe. He was elected major general of the Texas army and signed the Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836. Following his victory over Santa Anna, he became the first president of the Republic of Texas. He later served 14 years as a U.S. Senator from Texas.

The Longhorn evolved into their own tough breed in South Texas when they were abandoned to run wild when Texas won its independence from Mexico. The Longhorns were the first cattle raised in Texas for breeding and selling.

They were transported to the northern slaughter houses via the famous Chisholm trail to Kansas. The state herd of longhorns is at Fort Griffin, on the Brazos River.

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[The King Ranch began its titing organization in 1852 len Captain Richard King luired 54,000 acres of Issland on Santa Gertrudis eek in South Texas. It is now lernational, with the Texas ach alone covering more than 100 square miles. The King Inch has always set and lintained the highest standards I farming, cattle and horse leding and all other facets of aching. Their extensive ipntific research program iyeloped the Santa Gertrudis i|ed of cattle, which is the only flognized variety of purebred Jjtle developed in America.

T he Astrodome, called the "eighth wonder of the world," is so im m ense — once water condensed in the top form ing clouds, and rain fell.

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Lyndon Baines Johnson (1908-1973), was the 36th President of the United States (1963-1969) and a native Texan fro m Stonewall. Johnson's sweeping social reform s earned his administration the nickname, "The Great Society." Johnson assumed the presidency in 1963 after President John F. K ennedy was assassinated in Dallas on N o vem b er 22.

The Tyler Rose from Tyler, in East Texas, represents more than 375 varieties of roses grown in Tyler. Tyler supplies roses for half the nation, with more than 15 million rose bifShes grown commercially every year.

Mesquite, Prosopis juliflora, is a hearty tree well known in Texas for its survival in the dryest places. Not all ranchers and farmers appreciate this shade tree, as the tree tends to rob the soil of its nutrients and water. Its beans have been used as a coffee substitute.

The Texas State Capitol, in Austin, is the largest state capitol in the nation. It is a beautiful building with a fabulous double dome. More than 15,000 carloads of Texas pink granite were used in its construction. The capitol was constructed by a company from Chicago in exchange for three million acres of Panhandle land.

Cotton, alias white gold, brings more than $1 billion to Texas annually. Texas grows more cotton than any other state in the nation. The world’s largest cotton gin is in Crosbyton, near Lubbock. It produces approximately 40,000 bales a year. The majority of Texas cotton is exported to Japan.

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The Bluebonnet, Lupinas texenis, became the state flower in 1901. It is a lovely, blueish flower covering the hills of central Texas from late March to early May.

The R io Grande River is the longest river in Texas. It heads in Colorado and enters Texas at the northwestern corner in El Paso County and flows south until it enters the Gulf of Mexico forming a boundary with Mexico for almost 1,000 miles.

SENIORS Here's to the Seniors for making it through their last year successfully. They started the year by leading the school with their New Attitude. W ith new excitem ent and school spirit, the Seniors received the majority o f the spirit sticks during football season. As the excitem ent died down, senioritis set in. Ordering caps and gowns, taking college entrance exams, and filling out college applications were just a few priorities needed to make graduation an event the Seniors highly looked forward to. As graduation grew near their attitude ironically changed. They realized all the fun their high school years had been and regretted leaving all their friends. The 1986 Seniors w ill be leaving a place w ith a lot o f fond memories, but w ill be looking forward to new friends and new lifestyles.

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JUNIORS The juniors had many things to look forward to this year.

One o f the highlights was receiving their senior rings. The juniors worked hard to raise money for a memorable prom for the seniors. They were busy most o f the year, especially when it came time to w ork on their research papers and the preparation o f their senior schedules.

The juniors have many things to look forward to during their senior year. Such things as graduation and being the upperclassmen o f the school seem to top the list. Everyone seems to be looking forward to the day o f graduatin.

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Oostburg, Paul Owen, Trent Parish, Kim Persinger, Janelle

Petcoff, Marlene Pierce, Thomas Pletts, Bobby Porter, Carol

Powell, James Powell, Thomas Posey, Everett Pratt, Tammy

Pryor, Jodi Pryor, Marsha Purdie, Steve Pyne, Mary

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Richardson, Cheryl Roberts, Kathy Rodriguez, Linda Roe, Kevin

Rose, Christa Rutledge, James Ruvalcaba, Derek Sablan, Evelyn

Sargent, Craig Schmidt, Steve Sebree, James Shaffer, Jannea

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Silbaugh, Susi Skelton, Lee Smith, Brian D. Smith, Brian Ray

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Sumpter, Ross Tackett, David Taggart, Stephanie Tatum, Joanna

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SOPHOMORES Sophomores were now in their tenth year o f schooling.

Many were overjoyed because they were no longer re­ ferred to as freshmen.

They entered the New Year w ith tons o f excitem ent and school spirit. They overwhelm ed the school w ith their par­ ticipation in school activities. The enthusiasm o f the 232 sophomores enabled them to w in the school spirit stick twice at the football season pep rallies.

CLASS OFFICERS Back Row: Julie Antwine, Liz Key. Front Row: Marla Beck

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Jody Ewing

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Chris Gilbert

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Handsome Cody G oode

Alexander, Dana Allen, Bianca Allison, Mendie Andrus, Valerie

Bailey, Lance Barfield, Michelle Barfield, Tammy Barker, Annette

Barnes, Teresa Barrett, Keisha Beck, Marla Bell, Keith

Besher, Kenneth Bienicewicz, Michele Bilyeu, Belinda Bishop, Todd

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Antwine, Julie Arthur, Monica Ayers, Charlotte Babb, Angela

Blackmon, Roger Blanton, Beverly Boatman, Mark Bookout, Dana

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Clement, Jeff Cline, John Cosburn, Dustin Coker, Eva

Cook, Bobby Cooke, Charlotte Cooper, Charrice Cordova, Erika

Cornelius, Kristen Council, Theresa Cox, Brenda Cox, Steve

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Carter, Chris Cash, Brent Castillo, Carmen Chambers, Mcvay

Crabtree, Cora Curry, Jana Davis, Andre Dalton, Jason

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Morgan, Kenneth Morris, Trey Morris, Vance Mullins, Greg

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Vasquez, Marie Virdell, Wesley Ward, Scott Weston, Jamie

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W hite, Paula Whitmore, Steven Whittaker, Kristi Wiese, Mason

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FRESHMEN W ith an entrance o f a new shcool year,the 260 students o f the freshman class were welcomed w ith open arms.

The freshmen were placed in 21 or 22 credit hours plans.

They had to follow the new education laws, and were sub­ jected to longer classes and more hom ework. But w ith all this thrown at them, they managed to w in the Student Council Christmas Toy Drive and they had the first football team in about 20 years to go an entire season undefeated.

The Freshman class had an exciting first year in high school, and are ready for their next three years o f high school life.

CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Scott Boyd, Dale Stubblefield

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Terry Overton

A m y Smiley

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Brent Batista

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H eath er Anderson

Favorite Renee Deakin

Stephanie Key

Handsome Rob Johnson

Dale Stubblefield

Beauty Victoria Perry

Adams, Tracy Agee, Laura Alaniz, Eddy Albrecht, Steve

Bailey, Stepgen Bale, Cory Barrows, Chris Bartley, Micheal

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Barton, David Battista, Brent Beeks, Eileen Berry, Charlie

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Anderson, Heather Anderson, Regina Askins, Keith Baoiwles, David

Berry, Kim Blackmon, Rich Blackwell, David Bonnin, Daryl

Boyd, Scott Bradford, Gerald Braziel, Micheal Brown, Becky

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Caffin, Robert Cage, Charles Campbell, Lori Canter, David

Cantwell, Dee-Dee Cantwell, Jan Caraway, Micheal Cardenas, Joe

Carr, Ami Carr, Treeina Casados, David Cearley, Trevor

Chism, Stephen Christ, Thomas Clark, Guy Clark, Kim

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Council, Tonya Cowles, Shalay Cox, Sedric Crain, Chad

Cregger, John Curts, Frank Curts, Keith Davis, Melinda

Denham, Micheal Deakin, Renee Downing, Raymond Downes, Chris

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Fleming, Penny Ford, John Ford, Mark Fore, Polly

Foster, Todd Fowler, Linda Foster, Todd France, Steve

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Griffin, Kelly Grout, Kendra Gwynn, Travis Haenal, Marc

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Hedrick, Erick Hijmering, Rogier Hinnant, James Holland, Tammy

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Hall, Jimmy Hall, Marcia Halton, Paula Harbour, Sheila

Holzheuser, Clint Howell, Dean Hudson, W ille Hutchinson, W endy

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Martin, Kendall Martin, Robin Mathenson, Misty McCallister, Kennith

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McCallister, Kristen McClure, Suzanne McCoy, John McCoy, Tim

McCullough, Steve Mcilrath, Jodie Meadows, Jason Medellin, Johnny

Meyer, Aric Michels, Sue M iller, Jerry Mink, Damon

Moore, Brennen Morgan, Cheryl Morris, Scott Myers, Donna

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Pruett, Donna Pryor, Tonya Pugh, Theresa Pyne, Rita

Quashnock, Pam Rariden, David Raynes, Dione Reardon, Jerry

Reed, Kenny Remily, Michelle Renick, Kassie Rice, Kimberly

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Rice, Stephen Richards, Tami Ricks, Wayne Riggens, Nita

Rix, Brad Roberts, Donnie Roberts, Scotty Robertson, Chris

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Smith, Marvin Smith, Ronnie Smith, Stacy Smith, Tina

Spain, Laurie Spessard, Kristen Starling, John Stephens, Allen

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Stevens, Kathleen Stice, Kim Stickney, Mark Stone, Lance

Strahan, M ichelle Stubblefield, Dale Su, Mailin Tackett, Mark

Tatum, Danny Tupper, Stephanie Tyler, Heath Vanadore, Donnie

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Anne Gillespie

Bill Gilliland

Averaging Ag grades occupied M r. Jay W om ack's time,

Cline Johnson Alex Koulovatos Ronnie Lawson Beverly Lee

Greg Leonard Mary Lewis Donna McGill Jean McNabb

FACULTY

Laura Gostnell Janet Gum Sandra Hamilton Vera Jeanis

Paula McNeil

Malcolm Marks

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Conni Marshall Jeanine M iller Toni Moenning Lisa Moore

Marie Mullens Tim Mullins Joe Nemecek Danny Nix

Susan Osoinach Larry Palmer Eldon Reynolds Linda Richards

Robert Richards

Sheryl Richardson

FCA meetings were held w eekly by Coach Rix.

Wanda Smith Jim Sternadel Shelley Sweatt James Teter

Catherine Thorton Virginia Turner Janice Vincent Sue Warren

Darla Womack Jay Womack James Wright Anne Darland

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Tex Yeager

Anita O w en

G loria Skelton

Zell Schmidt

M ary Harris

Administration Adjusts to Change A dm in istrato rs w e lc o m e d the students' new attitude movement, adjusted to TEA recommendation changes in their job duties, and greeted a new administrator to the staff.

Mr. Bill Darland, principal, and Mrs. Gloria Skelton, dean of girls, worked closely with Mrs. Anita Owen, activity director, at the beginning of school with the New Attitude Club.

Mrs. Owen believed that the new attitude movement was a success, which contributed to greater student involvement.

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Being a strong prom oter o f the new attitude movement, Mrs. Skelton said that she encountered less discipline problems this year than in her past 10 years as an adm inistrator. She believed the new attitude promoted unity and school spirit in the students along w ith raising their grades.

Besides her job o f disciplining girls, she spent three hours a day w ith ISS. After the TEA fall evaluation, duties, such as student and teacher scheduling, and figuring junior grade point averages were changed from guidance counselors to other ad­

ministrators. This allowed guidance counselors, Mrs. Judy Smiley and Mrs. Debbie Patterson more time for counseling students w ith curriculum and social problems.

New Vice-Principal Tex Yeager, w ho had 18 years o f experience at the ju n ior high, joined the staff this year. He worked w ith Vice-Principal Wes Beard on disciplining students.

Some o f his other duties were scheduling, listing athletic eligibility and opening and closing the football and basketball facilities for games.

Danny Taylor Superintendent

Dan Schaffner Assistant Superintendent

Carl Law President

Aderan Dunn Vice President

Dale Lewis Secretary

Raymond Greenwood

Donald McKinnis

Bill Elder

Lynn Landrum

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Mr. Danny Taylor became the new school superintendent last summer, replacing retiring superintendent Mr. James Pearson. Mr. Taylor graduated from BHS in 1965, taught four and a half years at the high school, served as community education director for five years, and was the administrative assistant for business and community relations.

During his first year Mr. Taylor faced many changes in state education laws, as well as an examination by the Texas Education Agency.

The TEA monitoring team visited BISD in October 1985. The team recommended an increase in public funding necessary to upgrade equip足 ment, material, resources, and most importantly, improved facilities for a quality educational program.

School trustees quickly responded by commissioning a Citizens Task Force for facilities composed of area citizens charged with analyzing ex足 isting facilities and programs. The task force would then recommend a bond proposal program upon completion

of the analysis.

The task force proposed purchas足 ing equipment, renovating buildings and constructing new facilities at the existing three elementary schools totaling $4,140,138. Major renova足 tion, new equipment, and additional classroom space at the junior high was a major concern of TEA. This view point was also held by the task force which allotted $3,923,523 for the junior high project. The task force also recom m ended m inor high school renovation totaling $575,000.

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losing out the school year brings welcome relief to teachers and students alike. No longer will we walk the halls as seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen. This year's seniors will graduate, and a new group of seniors will emerge. Sophomores and freshmen will gladly move up, and another freshman class will enter high school.

opefully your year was a good one. Many new reforms came from the governor. Christmas saw a school-side toy drive for the needy and a National Honor Society Santa Claus. Presentation came and went. For juniors and seniors, the prom was at the country club.

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robably noW that it is all said and done, the memories'jof this year w ill linger for many more yet to come. W e as students and faculty can look back fondly on tjje 1985*86 year at Burkburnett High.

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