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Published weekly by the 1994-95 Perkins-Tryon Journalism Class
The
1994-95 STAFF
Editor
Whitney Poston
Photographer
Autumn Harris
Stacy Hood
Tryon Reporter
Lanetta Mills
Band Reporter
Katdna Hazelbaker
Sports
Jill Robinson
Journalism linsructor
David Willis
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by Whitnev Poston & Denise Lawson
Senior Jeremy Bale and junior Lee Scott were chosen as
December Students of the Month.
Bale is the son of Mike and Benita Bale. He is active in
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Homemakers of
America, football, baseball, and track. "Between sports and
school I have little extra time," stated Bale.
In his spare time he likes to bowl, hunt, go to basketball
games, and go to the go-kart track. In the future, Bale
plans to go to college and play football. He hasn't decided
on a major.
Scott is the daughter of George and Charlotte Scott. She
is involved on track, Future Homemakers of America, In-
ternational Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and
National Honor Society.
Spending time with Mike and riding horses fills most of
Scott's spare time. She plans to go to college aRer high
" school. Scott's reaction to being chosen as Student of The
Month was "I am surprised and filled with joy!"
Perkins-Tryon sixth-grade girls and boys rallied
Ripley last Thursday night for a clean sweep. The
girls beat Ripley 19-18, while the B team won 10-
" Varsity boys won 37-22, and the "B" team also won
scorer for the varsity girls in the victory
was Lacey Smith with 10 points. High scorer
team Virginia Bell with eight.
girls coach Mark Shelton stated, "We had several
where' we moved the ball well and took it to
aggressively. We are showing a marked ira-
as our game experience increases."
in scores for the boys varsity was Jake Niles
15 points. Jase Collum had eight. For the "B"
high scorer was Ryan Allen with 10. Jon Toves
Palmer both chipped in four.
boys coach Bobby Buck commented about the game,
a rocky start during the first quarter, but then we
Play well."
Tiffany Donovan goes up for a shot against Perry
during Seventh Grader action recently.
Photo by Autumn Harris
Seventh Grade Get Two Wins
by Katrina Hazelbaker
Both seventh-grade girls and boys basketball teams came
away with victories last Thursday night at the Perkins-
Tryon gymnasium. The girls beat Perry 24-10, while the
guys slipped by the Maroons 42-39.
The leading scorer for the girls was Andrea McCutchen
with eight points. Charlene Higgins contributed three.
Head coach Ross Doane commented, "Everyone played well
and hustled. We had players come off the bench to give
some support."
Leading the scoring for the boys was Captain Foulks with
25 points. Kevin Kolb had 10.
"It was a great effort by everyone. Games like this build
character and tonight we built a skyscraper. Guts and
heart will take this team a long way," enthused head coach
Lance Hoggatt.
by Lanetta Mills
"Why it is important to be drug free and why I have
chosen to be drug free?" This was the t pic of the essay
contest recently held at P-T Middle School.
The contest was in celebration of Red Ribbon Week.
The contest was divided into two age groups. The catego-
ries were 11-13 and 14-16 years old.
The winner for the 11-13 age category was Emily Duncan.
The runners-up were Georgia Aresco and Denessa Panek.
klan Jennings won the 14-16 age category. Candace Moore
and G. W. Ward were runners-up.
The essays were judged by Ashley Nance, Kristy
Willingham, and Maria Cava augh.
The winning essays were sent to the statewide competi-
tion. The results of the state competition are expected
March 1.
Ashley Nance, P-T middle school teacher commented, Phe
judges thought all the essays were excellent and we are all
proud of all of them. We hope Emily and Alan place well in
the state contest."
girls split the two games they played at the
last week. They defeated Stroud 36-19 and
36-18.
night the young Lady Demons pitched a
in.the first quarter, leading the Lady Tigers 10-0.
way in scoring for the ladies was Syretha Penn
Points, followed closely by Lori Moore with five.
in with four points each were Tiffany Rouviere,
Attrther, Becky Thomas, and Jennifer Willingham.
COach Jim Hill felt the Lady Demons played "with
and the defense picked it up a notch. They also
as a team."
game of the festival, the young Lady Demons
long-time rival Chandler, who dealt them their
of the season. The freshman girls are 3-1 on the
']Pasha Clinesmith plays tough defense on a Perry
Maroon during Eighth Grade basketball action.
Photo by Autumn Harris
Hrencher Takes Vo-Tech Sessions
Margaret Hrencher, principal of Perkins High School, is
one of 34 school administrators from across the state who
have just completed a series df three workshops designed to
help them better understand Oklahoma's vocational and;
technical education system.
The two-day workshops were held monthly during Sep=
tember, October and November. During these sessions,
ministraters learned how to improve their vocational edu
cation programs. Topics included vocational program con-
tent and standards, teacher activities and responsibilities,
vocational student organizations, the relationship to area
vo-tech schools and effective teaching.
The sessions were held at various locations across the
state. They included the offices of the Oklahoma Depart-
ment of Vocational and Technical Education in Stillwater;
Alex High School; Canadian Valley Area Vo-Toch School in
Chickasha; the Lexington Vo-Tech Skills Center; Lexington
Public Schools; and Mid-America Area Vo-Toch School at
Wayne. Participants also toured businesses and industries
in the Chickasha area to learn about today's industrial work-
place and the skills that future workers will need to suc-
ceed in that workplace.
Dr. Ann Benton, assistant state vo-tech director who co-
ordinated the workshop, said the program helps partici-
pants understand vocational education's goals and purpomm.
The Demon Dispatch
Made Possible By These Sponsoring
ARE PROUD SUPPORTERS
OF THE STUDENTS AT P-T
and Kristi Willingham
S. Main 547-2079 Perkins
Assistant
District
Attorney
Payne & Logan County
Serving Payne, Lincoln
and Logan Counties
For Over 105 Years.
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