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THIRTY YEARS ago the Classmates of 1980, all sixty-eight of them, were eager to gain their freedom from high school. But during the year, they worked hard making sure their history was preserved. This class produced an “Annual” very unique in that it has a beautiful outdoor cover scene and is titled ‘Tiger 80’. The “Annual” staff included: Sharon Horton, the Advisor; Editor was Jennifer Houck; Co-Editor was Sherman Houck; Photographers were Don Sparks and John Horton. This Book can be seen at the Old Greer County Museum where this writer was also able to purchase the book. Many old yearbooks have been given to the museum from many different sources. Sale of these excess books helps maintain the museum and the Mangum School Room in particular. Anyone looking for old ‘annuals or yearbooks’, should call the Old Greer County Museum located in Mangum; it is the same building as the Old Border Hospital or the Southwest Baptist Hospital from the 1950’s.

Mangum ISD school leadership included: Superintendent, Bob Garton; High School Principal, Lainial Gilbert; Assistant Principal and Counselor, Don Sparks; Director of Federal Programs, E. W. Clement; Board of Education consisted of: James G. Calcote, President, Roger Reeves; V-President, J. H. Heatly; Maryanne McDonald Fite; Barbara Matthews and Clerk, Balma Brignon.

The High School Faculty included: Virginia Austin, Johnny Crabb, Patsy Falk, Lloyd Fletcher, Marilyn Garton, Glenn Hardin, Mike Hasting, Becky Hightower, Jim Hooper, Sharon Horton, Chloe Jones, Mike Jones, Pam McDaniel, Larry Mendenhall, Randy Merrill, Don Smith , Don Sparks, Janet Taylor and Norma Yoder. The Yearbook recognized Tenured Teachers for their 10-years or more of service in the classroom: Don Sparks, Patsy Falk, Chloe Jones, Joyce Snow and Norma Yoder.

Support personnel were: Superintendent’s secretaries were Aline Savage and Patti Paxton; High School secretary was Nelda Gilbert; Manual Gonzales, Glen Cullins, Elmo Petzold, Odell Halford, Jr., Loufine Houck, Elbert Bond, Dessie May Hart, Earnestine Barker, Imogene Lively and Katherine Graumann.

Class officers for the 1980 graduates were: President: Starla Snow; Melissa Price, Vice-President; Sarah Givens, Secretary-Treasurer; Scott Tate, Reporter; Class Parents were Mr. and Mrs. Steve York and little brother was Todd. Academic honor students: Rose Mary Pineda, Michelle Nippert and Vickie Gordon.

Other class honorees were: Annual Queen, Mary Goodman; Band Queen, Rose Mary Pineda; Key Club Sweetheart, Becky Atkinson; Football Queen, Pam Matthews; Basketball Queen, Sarah Givens; FFA Sweetheart, Starla Snow, FHA King; Mike Miller; Vocal Music Queen and King: Lynda McElroy and Mark Anderson; High School Favorites: Sarah Givens and Mike Collier; All-Around Girl/Boy, Sarah Givens and Mark Anderson; Citizenship Award: Rose Mary Pineda and Scott Tate; Leadership Award: Michelle Nipper and Mike McAlexander; Oklahoma Boys’ and Girls; State: Robert Davenport, Robert Elliott, Sarah Givens, Ricky Hobbs, Martin Leckie Lisa Lovett, Freddy Pena, Melissa Price and Mark Williamson.

Miss Mia MacRobert was crowned Miss Mangum Pageant as noted by the Yearbook.

Junior High Faculty consisted of: Jim Ed Bull, Principal; Mary Jane Mendenhall, Secretary; Beth Anderson, Connie Bull, Doris Garlington, Duane Meinert, Carol Hardin, Kim Merrill, John Schaufele, Joyce Snow and Rodney Wales and Roberta Williams.

A last page was added to the Yearbook telling about the feat of Charpylene Reed and showing her picture. She became the first Mangum girl sprinter to win a state title. She claimed the State Champion Class A 100 yard dash. She had the best time of anyone in A, 2A or B schools. Rodney Wales was her coach. What a nice tribute in this ‘annual.’

SENIORS: Mangum Star-News May 15, 1980

Sherrie Allen
Mark Anderson
David Beck
Brenda Billings
Terry Blauser
Barbara Bowman
Brenda Burcham
Glenda Burcham
Jerry Burcham
Michael Collier
Mark Cook
Beverly Cypert
Robert Davenport
Linda Davis
Robert Elliott
Rhonda Ellis
Johnny Garcia
Junior Gelnar
Kathy Gifford
Sarah Givens
Vickie Gordon
Perry Hamilton
Betty Haynes
Doug Hendricks
Ricky Hobbs
Donna Howard
Jeri Hulsey
Dwayne Hundley
Lori Hunter
Deborah Jameson
David Johnston
Kerry S. Kendall
Terry Lane
Paula Lara
Martin Leckie
Russell Leckie
Lisa Lovett
Mike McAlexander
Lynda McElroy
Kathleen McHam
Steven Nelson
Pam Matthews
Elaine Mills
Michelle Nippert
Jeff Norton
Freddie Pena
Rose M. Pineda
Melissa Price
Shelly Pryor
Debra Reed
Teresa Ritter
Dion Rodriquez
Barry Rogers
Laura N. Rogers
Sherri Shephard
Jeanenne Smith
Robert Solis
Starla Snow
Greg Stehr
Danny W. Stoll
Brad Stover
Scott Tate
Kay Thompson
Carmen Underhill
Lisa Warlick
Terri Warner
Mark Williamson
Darcia Wilson
Lisa Wyrick

The Mangum Star-News, May 15, 1980, has a headline article stating, “Festive Plans Complete for 71st Annual Gathering of MHS Alumni”. In figuring that 1980 was the ‘71st gathering’, it is an accurate statement considering the FIRST banquet was held in 1910. Actually, each year when alumni gather, the group has completed one year beyond the actual date. Therefore, the MHS Alumni Association has actually COMPLETED 100 years of annual celebrations and will celebrate at the gathering May 2010. This is why the Board, officers and local members have been working around the clock getting ready for the Association’s big 100th celebration (1910 - 2010) the same as when the state of Oklahoma celebrated it’s 100th year as a state (1907 - 2007).

In 1980, the Mangum High School Alumni Officers were: President, Victor Wickersham, Class of 1923; V-President, Joe McGuffin, Class of 1965; Secretary, Louise Boyd-Price, C lass of 1953; Assistant Secretary, Beth Thompson-White, Class of 1953; Treasurer, Laverne Wallace-Lanford, Class of 1948; and Historian Kay Morgan Staton, Class of 1965

Recognized as 3rd generation families were: Melissa Price (1980), her mother, Louise Boyd Price, 1953, and her grandmother; Margaret Shields Boyd 1916. Roy Doyle, Class of 1925, saw his grand daughter graduate this year also: Beverly Cypert, daughter of Kathryn Doyle Cypert, Class of 1961. Beverly’s father, Skip Cypert, was also Class of 1961. Note: Both Kathryn and Skip are deceased.

The Mangum-Star News, May 24, 1990, had huge coverage of Alumni events and a very nice group photo of the 1980 Grads in their caps and gowns.

Twenty-five years ago, the Class of 1985 was looking forward to life after high school. This class did produce a yearbook recording life as they lived it. I was able to view and copy portions of this book at the Mangum High School library through the courtesy of Cheryl Lively and Barbie Stover. This “Annual” which is scarce to find, has a beautiful burnt orange cover with a nice gold Tiger on the cover. It is titled, simply, “Tiger”. The book covers grades Kindergarten through twelfth making it a viable piece of history for the Mangum schools. The book was easily read and sections were dated with exact dates of events. Another good aspect of the book was the full page coverage of Departments along with the teachers’ pictures. This yearbook staff appeared to revere the instructors and what they attempt to do in the classroom more than any other Yearbook this writer has studied. If you’re willing to sell one of the 1985 ‘yearbooks’, please contact this writer.

Mangum ISD leadership included: Superintendent: Jack Herron, Jr.; Director of Federal Programs, E. W. Clement; School Board Members: Roger Reeves, Ron Lehrman, Balma Brignon, Dan Knight, H. H. Heatly and E. K. Hulsey. Bob Travis, High School Principal; Don Sparks, Assistant High School Principal; Jim Bull, Junior High Principal; Dave Roberts, Edison Elementary Principal; Class Parents were Reid and Pam Simmons.

Faculty for both Junior High and High School: Bill Chambers, Patsy Duckworth, Loyd Fletcher, Sharon Horton, Mike Jones, Carol Hardin, Roberta Williams, Joyce Snow, Carol Smith, Shirley Rowland, Jane Travis, Norma Yoder, Tim Allen, Jim Callen, Roger Ford, Robin Roof, Mike Smith, Marilyn Garton, Janet Scott, Darla Heatly, Don Smith, Connie Bull, Glenn Hardin, Don Sparks, Jane Bull, Ms. Gaylon Martin, Janet Taylor, Mark Dicus, Nolan Poteet and Jim Scott.

Support Personnel for Junior High and High School: Shirley Berry, Dianne Haygood, Patti Paxton, Aline Savage, Ms. Johnny Neal, Joyce York, Earnestine Barker, Dessie Hart, Imogene Lively, Elbert Bond, Manuel Gonzales, Odell Halford, Jim Weaver.

Edison Faculty/Auxiliary Personnel: Linda Burcham, Julie Harris, Debbie Jones, Flossie McDaniel, Marcy Roof, Steve Sappington, Rodney Wales, Maxine Hogan, Addie Allen, Kathy Brewster, Mary Gonzales, Robert Ray, Sammy Camp, Helen Carpenter, Ofelia Fuentes, Joyce Klepper, and Ethal Pierson.

The 1985 Class Officers were: President: Tim Leckie; David Tipton, V-President; Denise Dillahunty, Secretary, and Miss Terry Hamon, Treasurer.

Academic Honor Students for the year 1985 were: Stacey Hamilton, Nina McGuffin, Melissa Gable, David Tipton and Karen Price.

Recognized students were shown as: MHS Favorites, Nina McGuffin and Brian Williams; All-Around Girl was also Nina McGuffin; All-Around Boy was David Tipton; Citizenship Awards went to Cynthia Ritter and Tim Leckie; Leadership Awards went to Melissa Gable and Jeff Roach. Other honors went to: Football Queen, Nina McGuffin; Band Queen, Tammy Burkhalter; Annual Queen, Lisa Stumbaugh; Vocal Music Royalty: David Henry and Cynthia Ritter; Basketball Queen, Darla Hawkins; FFA Sweetheart, Nicky Pineda; FHA King, Shane Ryan;

Class of 1985

Dale Adkerson
Jeff Banister
Tammy Burkhalter
Lee Caffey
John Callins
Janie Capetillo
Brett Burns Cooksey
Debbie Cox
Denise Dillahunty
Jimmy Elliott
Paul Epperson
Melissa Gable
Stephanie Gelnar
Jim Hamilton
Stacey Hamilton
Ms. Terry Hamon
Darla Hawkins
David Henry
Eric Houck
Lisa Hunter
Junior Lane
Tim Leckie
Nina McGuffin
David McNutt
Starla Mitchell
Carol Mixon
Cary Norton
Lisa Orosco
Chris Parsons
Ron Passmore
Nicky Pineda
Karen Price
Jannette Ray
William Ray
Cynthia Ritter
Lonnie Ritter
Jeff Roach
Susan Roach
Terry Rockhold
Shane Runyan
Lisa Stumbaugh
David Tipton
Joe Turntine
Scotty Webb
Ronnie White
Brian Williams

The 1985 MHS ALUMNI OFFICERS were: President, Sharon Patton-Callen Class of 1970; V-President, Judy Tidmore, 1962; Secretary, Doris Avery-Nelson, 1949; Treasurer, Laverne Wallace-Lanford, 1948; Historians were Linda Foraker-Lanford 1950 and Barbie Ridley-Stover, 1972…….positions they held for 22 years.

The Mangum-Star News, June 6, 1985, had good coverage of the Alumni Banquet in which 496 grads attended on May 31 in the ‘new gym’ on North Penn Street. “The Class of 1935 celebrated their 50th with 21 members present. The Class of 1960 and 1975 were each celebrating special anniversaries. Honorary members attending were: Faye Wharton Barton, Monroe Chadwick and Herman Bottom. The oldest class and member present was Josephine Overton, Class of 1917.” Note: This writer learned that Greer Oklahoma Smith, Class of 1925, signed in as Homa F. Smith. Those little changes can confuse the person researching specific names. This news account also noted that “invitations may be picked up at Smiley’s Gifts and Carpet Store.” This is of special interest since today’s invitations are mailed to every member at the cost of about $1500 to the Association. When invitations are returned, they are put into a ‘dead end’ file and it is noted as such on the massive 5000-name roster which is kept updated by Mary McDaniel Scott assisted by input from Board Members and Association Members. Unless someone gives the Board a new address, when mail returns, that member will probably never receive another invitation.

According to the Mangum-Star News, June 6, 1985, four hundred ninety-six people attended the Alumni Banquet on May 31 which was held in the ‘new gym’, meaning the new gym standing today where the ‘old high school’ used to stand before it burned. Some times facts need to be clarified for generations to come who will be questioning which facility one is discussing. The ‘old old gym’ still standing today on Pennsylvania, was the sports arena, auditorium for graduations and a favorite banquet gathering place for many many years for our ‘old alumni’. It also served as the Band Hall in the 1950’s before a new Band Room was built under the input and supervision of Larry Cooper, MHS Band Director. The new Band Room contained sound proof practice rooms where students could practice without disturbing or being disturbed. Every practice room was glassed in so that Mr. Cooper could keep a watchful eye on his students.

It must be noted that one of these classmates, Jeff Roach, son of George and Peggy Roach, Mangum, helped headline a concert in 2005 with funds benefitting the Mangum City Hospital. Before then, Jeff had not performed in Mangum since 1989. Today, he’s a resident of Franklin, Tennessee, along with his wife and three children, where he has pursued his love of writing, playing and singing music. If his schedule allows, he will return for his 25th reunion this year and be apart of the entertainment Alumni weekend.

Next week, Series 9, Part B, will cover the Classes of 1990 and 1995. Any additions, corrections or comments will be appreciated. Please contact me at joy.grant@sbcglobal.net or 580-782-5107.

Researched and compiled by Alumni Historian, Joy Hall Grant, Class of 1957.

The Class of 1990 produced a yearbook titled, “Tiger”. It is solid black with the embossed word “Tiger” in the color orange on the cover. This is a no-nonsense book with no ads or endorsements and it is all in black and white. It has a simple Table of Contents listing three schools. It covers all the groups, teams and its 72 pages list all students kindergarten through twelfth grades. The book is compact, plenty of history and scarce to find. The yearbook staff included: Randy White, Kim Wilhite, Jennifer Belford, Greg Christian, Debbie Ballew and Tammi Burns. This Historian enjoyed the whole layout and presentation patterns in the book. Karen McAlexander Wynn ( MHS 1969), allowed this writer to copy portions of the book belonging to her son, Greg. Thanks to both Wynns.

Mangum Star-News, May 24, 1990, had a wonderful full page layout honoring this Class of 1990 seniors. The Graphics were most appropriate and history was documented all about the class in one easy reading session. According to the Mangum Star-News, commencement was held May 24, 1990, at 8:00 P.M. The Processional and Recessional were performed by Mrs. Patsy Duckworth. Taking part in the ceremony was the Superintendent of schools, Mr. Gary Tyler; Principal, Bob Travis and Don Sparks, Assistant Principal. Listed as Director of Federal Programs was Roberta Williams.

Board members awarding diplomas were: President, Ron Lehrman; V-President, Mrs. Vicki Brooks; Mr. J. H. Heatly, Dr. E. K. Hulsey and Mr. Gary Houck. Mr. Charles Yoder presented the Talley Memorial Scholarship.

High School faculty and support personnel were: Cathryn Doudican, Patsy Duckworth, Loyd Fletcher, Roger Ford, Debbie Hamilton, Sharon Horton, Synott Matthews, Celia Nippert, Janet Scott, Jim Scott, Julie Tyler, Shirley Berry, Elbert Bond, Helen Henry and Ladell Word.

Junior High faculty and support personnel included: Jim Bull, Principal; Connie Bull, Jane Bull, Terry Crabb, Richard Gleave, Carol Hardin, Glenn Hardin, Lonnie Isch, Tammy Johnson, Gaylon Martin, Larry Parrish, Nolan Poteet, Shirley Rowland, Mike Rutherford, Jane Travis, Roberta Williams, Johnny Neal, Joyce York, Dianne Haygood, Marilyn Caver, Patti Paxton, Odell Halford and Robert Ray.

Edison faculty and personnel were listed as: Dave Roberts, Principal; Sherry Bowen, Linda Burcham, Susan Christian, Charla Gleave, Julie Harris, Linda Parton, Addie Allen, Mary Gonzales, Patty York, Manuel Gonzales, Sammie Camp, Tami Cartwright and Mike Roach.

Class officers for 1990 were: President, Ginger Sauseda; V-President, Greg Christian; Secretary, Robin Pence; Treasurer, Greg Wynn. Honor Students were: Ney Stover, Kelly Diehl Dustin Lively; Scholastic Students: Jennifer Belford and Tyler Gable. Class Sponsors were: Synott Matthews, Jane Bull and Celia Nippert. Class Parents were: Dale and Cindy Clayton, both MHS grads.

This was the year for two state titles. Rod Palmer and Tyler were State Powerlifting Champs. Track Team State Winners were: Kevin Hunter, Ralph Davis, Ronnie Callins, Mikey Rogers, Geremy Ganaway, Tyler Gable, and Billy Skinner; the Coach was Roger Ford. The Academic Team won Regionals and competed at state; they were: Holly Avery, Bryant Warren, Jennifer Paxton, Ryan Mortan, Misty Young, and Jeremy Plummer.

1990 Seniors listed in the Alumni Edition of the Mangum Star-News and the Senior Group/Composite Picture:

Kelly Adams
Jennifer Belford
Elissia Berry
Rosalyn Callins
Toni Calvery
Melissa Cathey
Greg Christian
Tim Clark
Shelia Connor
Penny Crawford
Michelle de Hoog
Kelly Diehl
Rachel Esperza
Dawn Fabbio
Tyler Gable
Tobi Gay
Tim Gifford
Chris Harper
Laura Hendry
Barbara Henry
John Herriage
Jerrel Johnson
Lance Lanning
Dustin Lively
Gary Logan
John Mapula
Rod Palmer
Robin Pence
Robert Ray
Joyce Reed
Ginger Sauseda
Jenny Smith
Sandy Sparks
Scotty Stevens
Ney Stover
Sunni Struck
Johnny Taylor
Isabel Villa
Dawn Weaver
Randy White
Greg Wynn

According to the Mangum Star-News, May 24, 1990, Tobi Gay was selected for the S.W. Oklahoma Senior Bowl, held at Lawton, for her Cheerleading Skills. Ney Stover and Tyler Gable were selected to play in the football game. Toni Calvery was named a United States National Award winner in Band by the United States Achievement Academy. A prestigious award, the Academy recognizes less than 10% of all American high school students. Coverage for Alumni activities was well published in full pages with pictures from the banquet along with a large size welcome from President, Pepper Klepper (MHS 1958), and a Proclamation from the then Mayor, Margaret Jo Gray Carder (MHS 1939). Also, a letter was published from Anna Tillman, Grants, NM, urging spouses to attend the BiGhumni events and dinner which was held at Duffer’s Restaurant.

MHS 1990 Alumni Association officers were: President: Pepper Klepper, Class of 1958; V-Pres Don Smith, Class of 1958; Paula Nunn-Banister, Class of 1972; Assistant Secretary, Jolaine Caffey-Smith, Class of 1972; Laverne Wallace-Lanford, Class of 1947; Historians: Linda Lanford Foraker Class of 1950 and Barbie Ridley-Stover, Class of 1982 and Bob Bratton, Class of 1963.

1995 CLASS…………………15 YEARS

The year of 1995 began with sad news: The Mangum-Star News, March 2, 1995, headlines read: “Qtz. Mountain Lodge burns to the ground”. The Quartz Mountain Lodge, one of Oklahoma’s five state lodge/resorts, burned to the ground Monday evening when a fire started near the main lobby in the pool area. The main part of the lodge, including the restaurant and lobby, were completely destroyed. Firefighters from 14 area towns battled the blaze throughout the night against strong winds. Some buildings were saved but officials said it looks like a total loss. The lodge is owned by the State of Oklahoma and is operated by the Department of Tourism and Recreation

According to the Mangum-Star News, March 30, 1995, a front page article shows a MHS 1939 grad standing in front of the new Mangum Library sign. A new name appears on the sign: “The Margaret Carder Library Civic Center”. A retirement reception was held Friday at the Mangum Public Library in honor of outgoing Mayor Margaret Gray-Carder (MHS 1939), who had served as Mayor of Mangum for eight years. The City Commissioners unveiled the new library sign in Ms. Carder’s honor. Presenting awards to Ms. Carder included Danny George, the vice-president of the Oklahoma Municipal League of Directors; Senator Gilmer Capps, City Manager, Louise Boyd-Price (MHS Grad 1953) and City Clerk, Leon Christian.

In the meantime, the Class of 1995, with forty-seven students, had published a yearbook, a positive event and a permanent record of history. The theme for the Yearbook was, “May Our Paths Meet Again”. Note: Thanks to Tracie Holt-Mayabb, MHS Grad, for allowing this writer to copy portions of the book.

Academic Honor students for this class were: Temple Ford, Jason Carper and Richelle Hamilton The Scholastic Honor Students were Laura Lester and Heath Stehr; Class Parents were: Dane and Pam Polk and Tammy Stehr.

Class names were taken from the 1995 yearbook:

1995
Rhonda N. Bowen
Kevin Buchanan
Allen R. Burcham
Jason D. Carper
Heather D. Clark
Jed B. Crabb
Jana L. Falkner
David W. Fite
Temple Kaye Ford
Crystal Ganaway
Christopher P. Govitz
Gwindalon A. Gillion
Berfu “Bernie”Guldu
Stephanie R. Hamilton
Chad A. Heathco
David D. Henry
John E. Horton
Jennifer Hunter
Amy E. Johnson
Anita C. Johnson
Michael P. Kennelly
Triska M. Kirby
Jeffrey R. Knight
Laura A. Lester
Jennifer D. Lewis
Oi Yan “Polly”Lo
Chuck Lovett
Denise K. McGraw
Eugena P. Mars
Angela N. Merritt
Natika R. Myers
Ivana Paleckova
Cody C. Roberts
Tamara R. Shumate
Linda Sims
Vincente Sotuyo
Heath L. Stehr
Jeremy Struck
Jill M. Travis
Alessandro Valeri
Amy S. Wales
Stella Weiss
Amie R. Wilhite
Rhonda M. Wright
C. Aaron York
Amanda L. Young
T. Scout Zachary

A tribute to the educators was well written for the following school leaders, faculty and support personnel: Superintendent, Gary Tyler; Roberta Williams, Federal Programs; Patti Paxton, Business Manager; Marilyn Caver, Superintendent’s Secretary; Bob Travis, High School principal and Don Sparks, High School Counselor; Shirley Berry, Marsha Alexander, Ruby J. Bull, Scott Faxtor, Loyd Fletcher, Roger Ford, Ladell Gibson, Joe Handke, Sharon Horton, Helen Henry, Darlene Irby, Lonnie Jack, Jackie Kenmore, Synott Mathews, Lea Ann Powell, Glenn Reeves, Janet Scott, Jim Scott, Gary Smith, Scott Snyder, Ruth Sweeney, Jane Travis, Julie Tyler and Mike Wendt.

Alumni invitations were mailed in April to approximately 2500 Association members. Included in the invitations was a letter to all members concerning the possibility of acquiring a building whereby the Alumni Association would have a place to meet each year. The letter further explained that the Alumni Board reached the conclusion that it was impractical to acquire and try to maintain a building. The Board voted to use part of the Building Fund to air-condition the new gym. This plan did not work out. The Alumni Board then indicated to the School Board that they would help renovate the ‘old gym’ to render it suitable for the Mixer. That plan also did not materialize. A Building Fund in the amount of $29,598 was on hold until all members had a chance to vote on another means of using the money. Eventually, through votes by the membership, this amount of money was moved into Certificates of Deposit and a Scholarship Fund was designated to be given to qualifying applicants each year. This plan is still in place today. However, in 2006-07, the Board of Directors voted for a specific amount of funds to be used in the future toward an alternative meeting place should one ever become available in Mangum.

The year’s alumni events were held May, 19, 1995, in the ‘new Mangum High School Gym’ located on North Penn Avenue. The theme was Mardi Gras. Registration began early on Friday at the Public Library until 3:00 P.M. Susie Q’s of Marlow catered the dinner. The BiGhumni, (spouses of graduates), held their dinner in the High School Cafeteria. After the banquet, the “Over 40 Party” was held in the High School Gym. A reception was ongoing in the gym foyer for anyone wanting to visit.

MHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS were: Carolyn Weaver Hooley Class of 1968; V–President, Cheryl Hooley Jenkins, Class of 1989; Secretary, Paula Nunn Banister, Class of 1982; Treasurer, Mary McDaniel Burgess, Class of 1972; Historians, Linda Lanford Foraker, Class of 1950 and Barbie Ridley Stover, Class of 1972.

A family was recognized at the banquet: Four generations of Scotts have passed through the halls of MHS: Gladys Wicker Scott, 1919; Jewett Scott, Jr., 1949; Twila Arms Scott, 1951, Holly Scott Johnson, 1970, and Amy Elizabeth Johnson, 1995.

The year 1995 was a history making year with actions or events having an effect on returning alumni members. On July 20, 1995, according to the Mangum-Star News, headline article says, “Storm damaged building coming down”. An August 1994 storm had torn part of the roof off
the old ‘Opry House’, which stood at the SW corner of the square. Flooding caused the second floor to collapse which in turn caused major damage throughout. The building had shifted during the storm and was later condemned. The American Legion, who owns the building, made plans to rebuild. This old Opry House, with lots of history, once housed a black-smith shop and Lowe’s Drug Store ( 1930’s and 1940’s), mattress shop and furniture store (1950’s), later a grocery store, the Mangum Star-News, American Legion and the Senior Meal Site. Through the years, it also served as an undertaking parlor, a Christian book and gift shop, an exercise salon and sewing notion shop. The second floor was also a favorite site for school dances and square dances in the 1950’s. Also, the second floor housed a doctor’s clinic in 1939; this writer was actually born in the doctor’s office at 3:00 A.M; the doctor arrived in his pajamas carrying his pants.

In re-placing the ‘old opry building’, the American Legion built a new metal building about 1996. which was later bricked to match the décor in Mangum. An outdoor BBQ patio was eventually built with help from the MHS Alumni Links 50’s BBQ crowd (originated by Harold Anderson and the Class of 1957) which gathered there for 13 years every May on Alumni Weekend. The Legion Hall still serves, to this day, as the perfect spot for visiting, parade watching, street dance participation and eating all one wants throughout the day. This year, Greta Hogan Kane and Class of 1964, have taken over the event which was renamed Ray Hogan BBQ a few years ago in honor of Mr. Hogan, long time MHS principal. They will be offering up BBQ and all the trimmings on May 22 around noon. Also, this year, the Alumni Breakfast will be served at the American Legion Hall beginning at 8:00 A.M. Anyone is welcome to attend.

Continuing with news, the Mangum Star-News, August 17, 1995 reported: Thanks to funding through the 1992 General Obligation Bond and 1994 and 1995 Revenue Bond Programs, Oklahoma’s state parks will receive a $30 million boost for improvements and new construction. Quartz Mountain Resort Park’s long awaited Performance Hall for the Summer Arts Institute comes in a number One costing $4 million. Bids were set and construction was to begin August 17; completion was expected in 18 months. The Alumni Banquet would move to this new location in 2001.

Series 10, the final chapter for 2010, will conclude with the Classes of 2000 and 2005. Any changes, corrections or deletions are appreciated. History needs to be corrected when errors are found. Contact this writer at joy.grant@sbcglobal.net or 580-782-5107. You may also read these series of articles on the Mangum School web site managed by Bob Bratton: www.mangum.k12.ok.us

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Researched and compiled by Historian, Joy Hall Grant, Class of 1957.

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