oming Spirit
held at P-T
By Jodi Cole
High School stu-
participate in their annual
Week. Each day
the student body cele-
homecoming in a different
was "Call Jones" day.
were involved in a canned
drive. Future Farmers of
who sponsored the event,
award of cookies and juice
band class for the most
goods. Brandon Brunker,
education teacher said.
felt like it was a good
to bring the student
together and help the needy
r community."
was "Joe Says Beat
day sponsored by the In-
Club. Students wore Es-
clothes and accessories.
International
Club sponsor . said the thought
it would be an easy way for students
to show spirit.
"Toga Day" was designated as
Wednesday's way to show spirit.
This activities , sponsored by the
Future Homemakers of America,
included a $10 prize given to
the 37th person who said "God
Demons, beat Jones" to a mystery
FHA member.
Thursday was "Give Jones the
Boot" day. Students dressed in their
favorites boots for the day. Student
Council sponsored this day.
Friday, along with the homecom-
ing dance, ended the week with "All
Black Friday." Students and fac-
uity were to dress in the Perkins-
Tryon school colors of black and
white. This was taken from Ok-
lahoma State University's "Black
Saturday." Activities included face
painting and a pep assembly.
trip NOTICE
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and scholarship applications are in
The Perkins Journal, Thursday, October 7, 1993 -Page 5
ERIC FOX JAMI STAPLE'ION
Students win
art awards
the earnest, thirteen of these were
accepted.
These 13 will be shown thmogh-
out the State Fair.
Those whose art work being
shown are as follows: Shatma
Barnes, Robin Box, Crystal Holder,
Carla Kliesen. ERic Fox, Zac Niles,
By Amber Brumbeloe
An students Eric Fox and Jaime
Stpleton were presented Merit Awards
on September 18 for their winning
art work at the Oklahoma City State
Fair.
Eric admits "I was very surprised
and shocked I won."
Jennings
is chosen
By Jared Colton
Christy Jennings has been in-
volved in Future Farmers of Amer-
ica for five years. She is this week's
FFA Member of the Week.
Jennings is the current Perkins-
Tryon FFA chapter president and
has been its secretary for the past
two years.
She is the daughter of P-
T agriculture education teacher,
Roger and Mary Kay Jennings.
Jennings has been showing live-
stock since she was three. The se-
nior has had two grand-champion
pigs, four reserve grand-champion
pigs, 10 champion pigs, one re-
serve grand-champion sheep, five
champion sheep, two reserve grand-
champion steers and a champion
steer.
She has received a Swine Produc-
tion Proficiency and a Diversified
Livestock proficiency.
She was chosen the Outstanding
Eighth Grader and as the greenlumd
her freshman year,
Jesmings was on a state champion
cattle team and on a state champion
CHRISTY JENNINGS
She was the first high individual
in the state on her dairy team and it
received a National Silver rating.
When asked what she enjoyed
most about FFA, she said, "All the
friend and fun memories I will have
for the rest of my life."
Jenuings' future plans are to
go to Oklahoma State University
and double major in agriculture
economics and in accounting.
seventh grade
beat the Stroud Tigers
Thursday for first win.
new offense caused confu-
coach Lance Hoggat.
Johnson played fullback for
and had almost 100
Hoggat stated that
was outstanding.
eighth grade Demons lost
21-6.
Jarvis threw Mike Berry
Only touchdown by the
Jarvis had three comple-
yards. "Jarvis threw the
commented coach Steve
the enthusiasm and
is back after loosing two
Demons will host the next
7 aainst Tonkawa.
Grotheer
The History Club, sponsored by
Skip Frazier, is off to a start for r
93-94 school year with 30 students
signed up.
History Club had been a function
at Perkins-Tryon High School since
1987 when it was sponsored by
Charles Hedgecoth.,
What is History Club?
It's-a group of students who
will attempt to see historical aspects
Autmnn Harris "More vividly," stated Frazier.
History Club has a major field
Grotheer has been at trip during the year when the
members will visit many historical
guidance office and senior English Their art work was selected from Nicholas Sadler, Crystal Snyaet, dairy team.
d, 12-0 re°m m°utnow'2. Juniors and seniors ACT 00tY=rs selection" Jalme inclu00 Ja00me Swlem' Aybr00 "rayl°r' A Nance.i was very excited to get this Jennifer Wfllingham, and Chase Alu...mni
By Robin Hall Preparation Workshop at OSU $25. award." Wright. • .
Gayle Harris, middle school "We arc very proud of all the play
Applications are in Dr. Ellen teacher, submitted 20 art projects to - students" said Harris. i By Jodi Cole
Dickson's office, i Ashley Nance has been teaching
3. Deadline to sign up for PSAT / __l_ / at Perkins-Tryon schools for 10
teach is Octoboer, $7.50. See Dr.
LongDraKe molds years this fall. This year she By FranHrencher
Dickson to sign up. is teachin?, eighth grade English The Perkins-Tryon band alunmi,
nl00tU y ' "-'-r'" ch= and advanced placement along with the Midnight Regiment,
inds at P T English classes, give their annual homecoming
m Nance obtained her bachelor's performance.
Club _ degree in elementary education The performance took place at
from Oklahmua State University last Friday's football game agamst
By Brent Nlles He was bom in Guymon and in 1979 and later received a Jones.
News "I enjoy shaping young minds graduated from high school in masters degreeinEnglishfromthe The homecoming performances
into tomorrow's leaders." Cushing. He played baseball and University of Central Oklahoma. are cordinated by Stacy Grant
This is teacher and coach Russell made all-district and all-area in She originally planned to teach former Midnight Regiment member
Longbralm's comment on why he football, elmemtary school and coach swim- and aow band director at Hemessey,
became an educator. He graduation from Oklahoma ruing, but when offered a position and Kent "lylor, Perkins- Tryon
Longbralm has been teaching State University and did his student teaching junior high English, she band director.
general aad physical seieme for teaching in Cushing before coming" found she enjoyed it a lot. She chose This years performance was done
three years at Perkins-Tryon. 'In to Perkins. "I've spent a large part to continue teaching English be- in memory of former Perkins band
my short time at Perkins-Tryon, I've of mY life in this part of the state cause she "liked it and wanted oth- leader and P- T band member,
had the pleasure of working with and I wanted to continue to do so," ers to like it, too." Carol Wall.
a number of outstanding people," state Longbrake. This middle school English teache Approximately 40 alumni mem-
replied Longbrake. He has a wife, Sandy, and a son, chose teaching for an occupation be- bers were in attendance Friday
He coaches freshman football 'Ikylor, who is one year-old, cause she feels you caa "be ere- night. "I look forward to seeing a
and basketball as well as being In his spare time, he enjoys ative and original with your teach- lot of my old friends from the past
an assistant varsity football and playing golf and collecting baseball ing style. You don't have to conform and I know the audience looks for-
baseball coach, cards, to a certain style." ward to seeing and hearing them and
Nance and her husband of eight remembering old memories." stated
years, Bryan, have one child, "lhylor.
Mathew, who is four years ol.d. The alumni members travel from
schools for two years.
stated teaching immedi-
he received his teach-
from Oklahoma State
grew up in Perkins and
his diploma from Perkins-
.hools in 1983. He gradu-
Oklahoma University in
Orotheer
two years in federal prisons
Colo. and E1
museums. This year Frazier would
like to take the club to see a new
Spanish Conquistador exhibit.
"It is suppose to be one of the
best in the United States," said
Frazier.
Officers in History Club must be
a junior or senior and have at least
a 3.0 grade-point average.
Other members must be in a
histmy class or have already taken
and passed one.
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She travels extensively and re- poarts all across the United States
cently went to Europe on a middle just for this performance and they
L school field trip. She considered it state that they always look forward
"the experience of a life time." to the event.
Her hobbies include skiing and This years performance included
swimming competitvely. Nance says such musical numbers as "Elanour
she started swimming because "once Rigby", "Swingin' Safari", and as
I tried it and really got into it, I got always, the band's theme song,
better and better." "You'll Never Walk Alone".
When asked ff she had any advice
for English students, Nance replied, Janet
"participate; read the book. Don't
just stare at the clock.
Karner
A Great Place To Shop By Amber Brumbeloe
Janet Kamer has been teaching
home economics and family liv-
ing classes at Perkins-Tryon High
School since 1988.
When asked why she likes
teaching at Perkins-Tryon, she
121 W. Thomas 547-5378 replied, "I like that the school is
small. It makes it easier to get to
a I f know the students better."
Kamer is a graduate of Oklahoma
State University. Her bachelors
degree is in vocational home
economics and her masters degree
--.-------. l H g is in curricuinm and instruction.
T She did her student teaching at
Ripley in 1976-1982. Kamer taught
at Cushing in 1982-1988.
Kamer also advises for Future
Homemakers of America.
Consists of a am urger Kamer and her husband Ken have
three children: Nicole, Cameron
Patty on Bun Smothered and Logan.
Kamer's daughter is in the same
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