The Wynnewood Gazette (Wynnewood, Okla.), Vol. 87, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 18, 1989 Page: 1 of 16
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THE W V N N E W O O D
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Thursday, May 18, 1989
Volume 87, Number 6
USPS 693860
Graduation this Tuesday
Middle school plays
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Rodeo; queen crowned
Laura Geiger
Melissa Moxley
Kristi Warren
Valedictorians, salutatorian told
Here and There
Special Olympians compete at state
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The FFA would like to thank
parade announcer Gene Johnson;
the Wynnewood Round-up Club;
queen coordinator Rosemary Bow-
en; parade marshal Bill Lee; adver-
tising coordinator Betty Crump;
cutting judge Perry Williams; arena
director Roger Gardner; assistant
arena director Woodrow Baker; the
FFA Parents and Boosters; conces-
sion stand directors Sherry Mallow
and Rosemary Bowen; Terry Riddle
and the many others who helped
make this rodeo a great success.
aim to stuff Bigfoot and put him on
exhibit. The crazy mis of characters
provide a laugh a minute, and the
icing tops the cake when Bigfoot
begins to display a romatic attach-
ment for Sheriff Renfrew, a half-
pint ego maniac who believes him-
self to be a Canadian Mountie.
Charolett Dismuke. first.
100-meter dash, 8-11 year olds,
William Putnam, first; 12-15 year
olds, Krystal Hollon, fourth; 16-21
year olds, Charolett Dismuke. first;
100-meter walk, all ages. Terry
Hyde, first; 200-meter dash, 12-15
year olds, James Carrick, fourth.
Wynnewood High School’s class
of ‘89 has two valedictorians. Laura
Geiger and Melissa Moxley, and a
salutatorian, Kristi Warren.
Both Melissa and Laura have
perfect 4.0 grade point averages and
Kristi’s is 3.86.
Laura, the daughter of Dr. and
Mrs. A. John Geiger, has participat-
ed in Girl Scouting and the high
school band and has been a member
of both the Oklahoma and National
honor societies. She is a National
Merit Scholar and an Academic
Student Council, was student body
secretary, and has been a cheerlead-
er. She has been a member of the
Oklahoma and National honor socie-
ties and a finalist in the Miss Teen
Oklahoma pageant. She plans to
major in business at Central State
University.
Joe Smith, son of LaJuana Sweet-
man and Marvin Smith, has a 3.64
grade point average. Joe has been a
member of the Oklahoma and Na-
tional honor societies.
Lori Stankevitz, daughter of An-
coaches from all over the state.
Housing and meals were furnished
by OSU and McDonalds of Oklaho-
ma; medals and ribbons by Oklaho-
ma Elks major projects, and a dance
by Southwestern Bell CR Team.
Stillwater.
Albert Morris was thanked for
chaperoning the athletes; James
Potts for the use of his car and the
school van. and David Ward, for
loaning uniforms.
TALENT EXTRAVAGANZA
The Recreation Emphasis Activity Committee (REAC) will sponsor a
families' talent extravaganza at 7 p.m. May 20 at the First Heritage
National Bank community room. Junious Michael Matthews is REAC
president.
All-StAter and also was named Girl
Scout Senior of the Year.
She plans to attend Rice Univer-
sity and major in mathematics.
Melissa, daughter of Lynn and
Mary Moxley, served as Student
Council vice president, freshman
class secretary, president of the
National Honor Society and editor
of the yearbook.
She is a member of the Presiden-
tial Leadership Class at the Univer-
sity of Oklahoma and both the
Oklahoma and National honor socie-
The museum has been designed
by curator Gay Whitaker to give
visitors a unique look at living
history through the years. The
theme rooms she has created are a
step into the past more compelling
than exhibits in glass cases-though
the museum's first-floor exhibits
also are fascinating. They are a
treasure house of pictures of Wyn-
newood and its residents beginning
with Indian Territory days.
But the rooms resemble sets for a
movie, circa Tittle House on the
Prairie,” that are all of a piece and
add atmosphere to the artifacts.
In the music room, for instance,
are vintage radios and victrolas.
Despite bad weather and worse
arena conditions, 260 contestants
turned out to make the sixth annual
Wynnewood FFA Rodeo a great
success May 12 and 13.
The crowd was cut down this year
by rainy weather on Friday night,
but the turnout was very good at
Saturday's performance.
Jennifer Readnour was crowned
1989 rodeo queen Saturday night as
the 1988 queen, Tammy Lee, looked
on. Jennifer received a saddle from
the Wynnewood FFA chapter.
CHEERLEADERS’CAR WASH
The cheerleaders will conduct a car wash from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,
May 20, at David’s.Patrons are asked to bring their cars to David's or call
either 665-5273 or 665-2705 to have vehicles picked up and delivered. Cost is
$5 for cleaning inside and out.
HONOR STUDENTS
Tony Digby of Wynnewood, who is studying automotive body technology
at OSU's technical branch in Okmulgee, has been named an honor student
for the spring trimester.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
May 18, Student Council election
May 21, baccalaureate 8 p.m., high school auditorium
May 23, commencement, 8 p.m., high school gym
May 25, semester tests, 2, 4 and 6
May 26, last day for students; semester tests, 1, 3, 5, and 7.
FIFTH GRADE BAND NOTICE
Band director Keith Huitt is notifying parents that a mistake was made in
a letter sent to fifth grade students who are prospective band members.
The band room will be open from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, May 19, for parents to
visit with him, not on May 12 as the letter said.
OU GRADUATES
Three Wynnewood residents are among graduates who received degrees
at the University of Oklahoma commencement exercises May 6: Amy L.
Garrett, bachelor’s degree in letters; Cheryl Gay Jackson, bachelor of
science; and Pamela Lynn Adams Jenkins, law.
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WYNNEWOOD, OKLAHOMA
DRAMAS PRESENTED
The middle school drama classes will present two one-act plays at 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 18, in the middle school auditorium.
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SPECIAL OLYMPIANS from Wynnewood Include, left to right, coach Judy Barnes, James Carrick, Krystal
Hollon, Terry Hyde, William Putnam, Jal Newsom and Charolett Dismuke. The group brought home medals as
well as T-shirts to remember the occasion.
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The museum has been the benefi-
ciary of heirloom gifts from many
Wynnewood and former Wynne-
wood residents including a collec-
tion of dolls from the former Secrest
sisters, Betty Jo Venable of Dallas
and Jeanne Boettger of West,
Texas.
A major contributor has been
Edna Ruth Carr Edmondson of
Norman who has donated to both
museums and most recently gave a
baby grand player piano to the
museum.
Mrs. Edmondson has brought
many of her friends to the museum
and encouraged them, too, to assist
it.
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gela Cothren and Robert Stanke-
vitz, has a 3.66 grade point average.
Lori has participated in band,
cheerieading. Student Council and
the gifted and talented program.
She has served as senior class
president, band council secretary,
freshman football queen and senior
band queen. Lori is a member of
Who's Who in Music and the
Oklahoma and National honor socie-
ties. She plans to major in medicine
at the University of Oklahoma.
David Cox is the son of Glenda
ties. She was first runner-up in the
Miss Teen Oklahoma pageant. Me-
lissa plans to attend the University
of Oklahoma and pursue a legal
career.
Kristi, daughter of John and
Maynita Warren, has taken part in
band, colorguard and the Drama
Club. She has been a member of
Who’s Who in Music and both the
Oklahoma and National honor socie-
ties. Kristi plans to major in
journalism at the University of
Oklahoma.
The middle school drama classes,
under the direction of Larry Rus-
sell, will present their final bill of
one-act plays Thursday, May 18, at 7
p.m. in the middle school auditor-
ium.
The fifth grade class will present
"Bigfoot", a terrifying, hairy crea-
ture who is running amok in the
great northwest.The sightingshave
the place swarming with new busi-
ness for Big Moose’s near-bankrupt
resort-a television crew from the
city, society matrons determined to
protect Bigfoot at all costs, a
high-toned advertising exec who
believes that Bigfoot will create a
sensation in the marketplace, and a
trapper and his Indian guide who
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Wynnewood was represented by
several winners at the Oklahoma
Special Olympics Summer Games
May 10, 11 and 12 in Stillwater.
They included: softball throw,
8-11 year olds. Jai Newson, sixth;
12-15 year olds, James Carrick,
first, and Terry Hyde, second;
50-meter dash, 8-11 year olds.
William Putnam, seventh, Jai New-
son, eighth; 12-15 year olds, Krystal
Hollon, eighth; 16-21 year olds,
The top 10 seniors academically
who will be introduced at com-
mencement exercises include:
Tami Larae Bowen, daughter of
Larry and Lynda Bowen, who has a
3.51 grade point average. Tami has
served as secretary of her cosmetol-
ogy class at vo-tech and as south-
west district chaplain of VICA. She
has been a member of both the
gifted and talented program and the
Oklahoma Honor Society. She plans
a medical career after attending the
University of Oklahoma.
Amy Burks, daughter of Ron and
Nancy Burks, has a grade point
average of 3.55. She has participat-
ed in both band and colorguard and
been a member of the Oklahoma and
National honor societies. She will
major in English at the University
of Oklahoma.
Chris McCain, son of Pauls and
Rita McCain, has a 3.58 grade point
average and has participated in
band, FFA, golf, boys’ quartet and
the Oklahoma Honor Society. He
plans to study medicine at the
University of Oklahoma.
Kiamichi Renfro, daughter of
June and Rex Fryer and David
Renfro, has a 3.63 grade point
average. She has been a member of
The school room runs to ink wells
and there still are two-cent stamps
in the post office. Focal point of the
beauty salon is an early permanent
wave machine. farm equipment of
the past is found in the tool and tack
room and there even is an undertak-
ing parlor where a mannequin
reclines in a casket.
Whitaker said parents delight in
explaining to their children how
everything worked and how they
used to live.
There also is an old law library,
historical medical texts and a ceme-
tery record dating back to the early
1900s that is useful for genealogical
research.
and Gerald Cox. His grade point
average is 3.82 and he has partici-
pated in band, basketball and Stu-
dent Council. He was named to the
Academic All-State Basketball team
and is a member of Who’s Who in
Music and the Oklahoma and Na-
tional honor societies. He plans to
major in engineering at the Univer-
sity of Oklahoma.
The other three members of the
top 10 are valedictorians Melissa
Moxley and Laura Geiger and
salutatorian Kristi Warren.
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High school days will come to
their close next week for Wynne-
wood’s graduating seniors as bacca-
laureate services at 8 p.m. Sunday,
May 21, in the auditorium are
followed by commencement exer-
cies at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, in
the gymnasium.
Charles Cosgrove, baccalaureate
speaker, will be introduced by Tami
Bowen after an invocation by
Chris McCain. Seniors will enter to
“Largo” played by Mrs. Carol
Golden and David Cox will be
master of ceremonies, as he will at
graduation.
After Mr. Cosgrove's address, the
“Amazing Grace" will be played by
the senior band ensemble: Jennifer
Barry, Amy Burks, Penny Colson,
David Cox, Jason Dodds, Laura
Geiger, Diane Phillips, Lori Stanke-
vitz, Christy Turner and Kristi
Warren.
Laura Geiger will ask the benedic-
tion prior to the recessional.
“Pomp and Circumstance" will
bring seniors into the gym for their
commencement before the invoca-
tion is given by Amy Burks. The
salutatory address by Kristi War-
ren will follow, then “One Moment
In Time" will be sung by the senior
vocal ensemble: Christy Baker,
Jennifer Barry, Tami Bowen, Amy
Burks, Penny Colson, Laura Geiger.
Angela Hays, Corey Mallow, Angie
May, Mary Taff, Tammy Tole,
Kristi Warren and Stephanie Wil-
liams.
Lori Stankevitz will introduce the
top 10 seniors before the first of two
valedictory addresses by Melissa
Moxley. Laura Geiger will give her
valedictory address following “Sen-
timental Journey” by the senior
band ensemble.
Principal Gayion Jackson will
introduce the senior class and
Superintendent James Potts will
present them with their diplomas.
Kiamichi Renfro will ask the
benediction before the seniors exit,
once again to “Pomp and Circum-
stance" played by Mrs. Golden.
Wyoming, Oregon and California.
Local organizations also have met
there.
Many remain in town to dine or
visit the city’s shops. Mrs. King
said.
The Kings are native Texans and
many of the furnishings in the home
are family heirlooms dating back to
the early 1800s. The Kings are now
building a carriage house on the
property to house their collection of
antique automobiles.
The house recently has been
repainted and, in the process, the
Kings discovered they had chosen to
restore its original colors, tan with
white and rusty red trim.
May 14-20 is Oklahoma Tourism
Week and in celebration of the event
two historic buildings that draw
visitors to Wynnewood will be open.
The Moore-Settle House (McRae)
at 908 E. Cherokee is open from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday and weekends by appoint-
ment. The Eskridge Hotel Museum
will be open from 1 to 5 p.m.
Thursday through Sunday this
week and all through the summer.
The museum is on E. Robert S.
Kerr, % block east of Hwy. 77
(Dean A. McGee Avenue).
Both buildings are on the National
Register of Historic Places. The
museum is housed in a hotel built by
The seventh and eighth grade
class have courageously deviated
from the usual comedy script in
favor of performing a modern social
drama. The message tney convey is
how quickly a thoughtless but
seemingly harmless practical joke,
perpetrated by the high school’s
elite clique, can turn to tragedy for
their victim, “Harold”.
Judy Barnes is their coach.
Wynnewood contestants were a-
mong 3,700 athletes and 1,150
Pinckney Reid in 1907 and the
Moore-Settle House is the restora-
tion of a home built in 1899 by
William F. Moore, an early resident
of Wynnewood. The restoration,
begun by Michael Grissom, has been
completed by Dr. and Mrs. William
King, who live in the house and have
opened it to the public.
The museum has been open to the
public during the summer for many
years and exhibits in it are continu-
ally improved.
The Moore-Settle House, more
recently open, has drawn over 300
visitors just since last January,
including guests from Texas, Kan-
sas. Washington D.C., Arizona.
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