Apollo 13 returned safelv after an Stock brokers were swamped with A total eclipse of the Sun fascinated Dynamite destroyed a hijacked air­ inboard explosion crippled the orders as averages suffered the scientists around the world. This view liner in Jordan. Arab guerillas craft enroute to the Moon. sharpest decline since 1929. of the solar corona was spectacular. held passengers hostage for days. Two men scaled the vertical face Cambodia joined allied forces in Too much oil appeared on the surface A Pakistani man is grief-stricken of 3,400-ft El Capitan. They rested strikes to rout Red troops using of the nation's already troubled waters. over the loss of his family in a in bat tents on the ascent that took bases inside its borders. It was "up with ecology" and down tidal wave that took 140,000 lives. 30 days. with pollution of natural resources. Thousands perished in earthquakes that rocked the length of Peru. Indecisiveness over the "mini" and "maxi" of Tall and green-eyed Miss Puerto Rico captivated Tom Dempsey of pro-football's New Orleans Saints it alt found American women dressed in pantsuits the judges and New York City in winning the Miss kicked a record 62-yard field goal against Detroit. as a compromise. At year's end it looked like the Universe title. "mini" would survive. Death claimed two prominent figures in world This demonstrator of the opposite sex saw a little politics, former president Charles DeGaulle of bit of good for all in the women's liberation drive. France and Egypt's president Gamal Nasser. National guardsmen were called to Kent State University to quell campus disorders. Four students were killed in the encounter. Photos United Press International A year to remember. MANNFORD SCHOOL MANNFORD, OKLA. '71 PIRATE FOREWORD Patriotism is a feeling of loyalty and love towards one's country. It begins with a feeling of love and loyalty to our home and families and should extend to our school and community, then to our country. Patriotism is something everyone of us should seriously think about and express. We should be very proud to live in a country where we have many freedoms and privileges. It is our hope that this yearbook will show the patriotism we, as Mannford students, faculty, and administration have for our homes, our school, and our country. CONTENTS ROYALTY GRADES 63 ^ * «* ATHLETICS JR. HIGH %* 13 79 ORGANIZATIONS SOPHOMORES 31 89 ACTIVITIES JUNIORS 41 93 <re„ g ADMINISTRATION SENIORS 55 99 n MANNFORD STATE •>;. ADS BANK 107 1 Life At MHS Is .. work? rough. eating. lovable? spirited. Miss Zella Moormon Miss Zella Moormon has taught at Mannford Elementary School for 23 years, during which she devoted much time and hard work to the Mannford 4-H Chapter and the Audubon Society. She also directed Christmas Operettas for the entire community to enjoy during her teaching career. But, more important, Miss Moor­ mon instilled in each of her students the beginning of the understanding and responsibility of adulthood. It is not necessary to dedicate a yearbook; but, because of our great admiration and respect, we dedicate the 1971 Pirate Pride to Miss Zella Moormon. DEDICATION Royalty Shirley Shotwell Senior . " '• '-• :.-. BASKETBALL QUEEN AND ATTENDANTS Debby Moore Janet Harvison Phyllis Varnell Junior Sophomore W&OKW&S&WCi \ wi ND BEA Phil Stearns and Debbie Gifford FOOTBALL QUEEN AND ATTENDANTS Debby Brill Janet Harvison Deidre Brill Junior Sophomore 11 VALEDICTORIAN Jane Garrett SALUTATORIAN Debby Brill 12 Athletics Spirit, Let's Hear It! Athletics is a unique form of education. Whether it is on the gridiron, on the court, on the diamond, or on the track—athletics teaches the individual when to follow instructions and when to take the lead. It shows the value of cooperation as a team and the value of initiative of the individual. It teaches self- discipline and physical fitness. Winning, it is easy to be good sports. Losing, it is hard. Athletics builds the character whereby the individual can be gracious winners and graceful losers. But, winning or losing, athletics prepares the individual to face with confidence the biggest game of all—the game of life. Head Cheerleader Debbie Gifford Cheerleaders--Diane Hailey, Beverly Rehorn, Deidre Brill, Tammy Shipley, Kimberli Swift and Debbie Gifford. 14 PIRATE FOOTBALL ACTION Page Sponsored by: FIRST BANK & TRUST CO. 15 SENIORS 70-71 Milton Alexander Wesley Dickey Ralph Gordon Grant Keener Center D-HB D-LB HB Battle Record irates Opp 36 Oilton 0 6 Drumright 0 15 Union 0 23 Berryhill 14 0 Fairfax 23 26 Coweta 39 13 Perkins 12 18 Barnsdall 0 28 Mounds 7 30 Yale 0 Mike McGraw Bill Ward Randy Watkins Terry Wright HB Tackle FB End Guy Boyle Frank Correll David Crowder Jamie Gifford David Gilbert Eddie Roberts QB D-End D-LB Guard Tackle D-Guard 16 Rick Standridge Matt McBroom Greg Sparks Allen Bow en Calvin Tate Smokey Sutton End Guard HB D-LB D-LB Guard Gary McBride Bill Smith Kenny Carter Don Caudle Phillip Boyington Ronald Parker D-HB Tackle D-HB Guard Guard Guard L , *^r-< IKc-t Dewane Jones Dean Wallace Mike Latty Ronnie Box Rob Cowen Tackle Tackle End QB HB 17 H.S. GIRLS BASKETBALL Row 1; Karen Anderson, Charlotte George, Connie Vaughn, Janet Harvison, Debby Moore, Danette Kimberly, Phyllis Varnell, Kim Gowdy. Row 2: Kathy Brown, Shirly Gilbert, Carla Florer, Jane Taylor, Brenda Garrison, Colleen Babbitt, Debby Robbins, Linda Spess, Sally Taylor, Coach Jerry Burd. 18 \ \ ik \ k] • )X M 41 mm !M 1 NEO A&M TOURNAMENT WINNERS Page Sponsored By: LAKE AREA INSURANCE agency H. S. BOYS BASKETBALL Row 1: Ronald Parker, David Jones, Coach Burd, Dennis Pulliam, Gary McBrlde. Row 2: Matt McBroom, Eddie Roberts, Kelly Swift, Ronnie Box, Allen Bowen, Frank Correll, Jerry Whitton, Guy Boyle, Rick Standridge, Grant Keener, Kenny Carter. 20 Basketball Pirates in Action H^BBHH Page Sponsored by: WHITTON DRILLING COMPANY 21 Phone 865-3334 P.O. Box 242 f 1, tit -* Row 1: Mike McGraw, Kevin Heaton, David Jones,Wesley Dickey, Phil Stearns, Wylie Childress, Coach Brown. Row 2: Calvin Tate, Eddie Roberts, Kelly Swift, Allen Bowen, Robbie Cowen, Rick Standridge, Dennis Pulliam. MHS BASEBALL 22 MHS TRACK Guy Boyle, 1st in the 880 yd. run. State Champion Page Sponsored by: 23 400 East Foster Road / Mannford / Phone (918) 865-4727 PHARMASEAL JR. HIGH AND GRADE ACTIVITIES Extracurricular activities are an important part of junior high as well as high school life. The funda­ mentals of leadership, sportsman­ ship, and athletic ability are developed by participation in sports. Through­ out the school year our grade school and junior high students participate in football, basketball, baseball, and track. The cheerleading squads play an important part in some of these activities. They lead the spectators in cheering for the teams while add­ ing to the color and enjoyment of the game. To become a cheerleader, a student must have shown a great deal of dedication, physical dexterity, and enthusiasm. Cindy Irby, Debbie Thornton, Kathy Simmons, Debra Ward, Sharon Simmons, Janice Thronbrugh, and Karen Simmons. • Al Row 1: La Donna Donaldson, Penny Patrick. Row 2: Donna Nichols, Terry Sanders, Pam Heskew, and Diann Blevins. 24 JR. HIGH FOOTBALL Row 1: Mike Steward, Cleave Rea.Timmy Garrett, Terry Smith, Gary Smith, Eric Rathbun, Larry Parker, Steve Myers, Eddie Hailey, Timmy Greenwood. Row 2: Timmy Flinchum, Jimmy Martin, Rocky Gilreath, Larry Puckette, Dale Tait, Greg McGraw, Mike Douglas, Joe Seymore, Mike Brashears. Row 3: James Ledbetter, Bill Morris, Jimmy Fender, Micky Sparks, Mark Mc- Broom, Ricky Boulton, Lucky Quimby, Jimmy Swezey. Battle Record 7th GRADE TEAM Row 1:Scott Byrom, Bobby Jones, Eddie Deckard, Guy McGraw, Steve Black, Scott Ellis, Roland Gowdy, Coach Lynn Fent. Row 2: Darrel Bowman, Doug Taylor, Billy Steward, Jerry Huff, Eric Foster, Jeff Norwood, Robby Boulton, Jeffrey Goddard. 5th & 6th GRADE TEAM Row 1: Ricky Woodrell, Lee Everidge, Jeff Davis, Bobby Morris, Larry PurselL Randy Dout, Gary Labeth, Ray Norwood, Coach Gary Labeth. Row 2: Timmy Crane, Timothy Vaughn, Ricky Martin, Steve Turner, Kenny Elliot, Kerry Murdock, Troy Thurman, Steve Latty, David Swezey. Row 3: Dewain Kimberly, Eddie King, Scott Boone, Randy Zumwalt, Mike Blevins, Mark Brashears, James Cooper, Jimmy Lawson, Riley Wilson, Clint Mills, Joel Ledbetter, George Marshall, Doug Thornton. 26 EIGHTH GRADE BASKETBALL TEAMS Row 1: Debbie Ward, Kathleen Egner, Debbie Steward, Kathy Simmons, Joan Merrimen, Sheryl Vaughn. Row 2: Cathy Sanders, JoAnn Williams, Margaret Dickey, Sherry Wright, Lon Patrick. Row l:GarySmith, JimSwezey, Jim Fender.Billy Morris. Row 2: Kelly Murdock, Larry Puckette, Mike Brashears, Mike Steward, Donnie Friend, Eddie Hailey. 27 FRESHMEN Lynn Purcell, Karen Simmons, Janice Thornburgh, Linda Pridgen, Lori Mills, Denise Smith, Danita Gilbert, Robin Robbins, Sandra Latty, Janet Mclntire, Janice Burnie, Sharon Simmons. GIRLS 28 BASKETBALL Mickey Sparks, Steve Brashears, Jerry Ogden, Tim Flinchum, Greg McGraw, Dale Tait, Jim Varnell, Tim Greenwood, Eddie Foster, Eric Rathbun, Charles Goff, Mark McBroom, Jerry Shipley, Coach Brown. 29 SIXTH GRADE BASKETBALL Row 1: Paula Stinson, Susan Phelps, SherriJobe, PamelaHeskew, Debbie Almy, Debra Friend, Karen VarnelL Cheryl Taylor. Row 2: Teresa Sanders, Linda Egner, Donna Nichols, Louise Huff, Diane Blevins, Debbie Harvison, Tammy Prickett. Row 3: Penny Patrick, Lisa Garrett, Mary Merriman, Marilyn Stegall, Sheryl Moore, Patricia Childress. Row 1: Steve Latty, Ricky Woodrell, Jeff Davis, Larry PurselL, Bobby Morris, Greg Ward, David Swezey, Dana Brown. Row 2: 30 Kenny Elliott, Troy Thurman, Gary Labeth, Billy Birge, Joel Ledbetter, Kerry Murdock, Doug Thornton, George Marshall. Row 3: Chuck Jones, Mark Brashears, Timmy Crane, Riley Wilson, James Cooper. Organizations ANNUAL STAFF Row 1: Miss Stockton, Janice Drake, Rita Kirkpatrick, Diane Hailey, Row 2: Don Klintworth, Jeanne Buckanon, Ronda Smith, Bonnie Childress, Gary McBride.