School News from the Past

EXCERPTED FROM THE RYAN LEADER (with permission)
Courtesy of Loretta Corley

THE 1960's

December 1, 1960 - SCHOOL NEWS

School Honor Roll is Announced This Week

The honor roll for the first twelve weeks of school was announced this week……

First Grade (Satisfactory) - Ray Robnett, Donna Story, Linda Sue Fuller, David Underwood, Don Skinner, Mark Kafer, Judy Doyal, Wade Walling, Mary Harris, Kay Kelley, Peggy Hill, Beverly Connor, Harry Don Ryan, Robby Phillips, Stevie Tyler, Debbie Skinner, Tony Robnett, Josephine Calderon, James Perry, Linda Lewis and Karen Cain.

Second Grade - A Students – Gary Chambers, Chata Blanchard, Hope Pewitt, Sandy Park and Karen Skinner. B-Students – Carolyn Anderson, Rick Skinner, Tim Vaugh, Pauline Dunn, Brenda Whitsett, Jennifer Todd, Lonna Knowles and Vivian Hicks.

Third Grade - A Students – Bennie Graves, Susan Park and Scotty Underwood. B Students – Jimmie Gilbert, Larry Thompson, Ronnie Wriggle, Reta Davis, Joyce Bussey, Judy Gibson, Debra Neff, Nona Poage and Becky Pewitt.

Fourth Grade - A Students – Susan Southard. B Students – Laverne Cantrell, Donnie Davis, Mike Keller, Wayne Story, Gary Tyler and Sharon Pewitt.

Fifth Grade - B Students – Larry Lee Elliott, Allen Huff, Julie Chambers, Vickie Morris, Linda Pruitt, Vickie Shawn and Abbie Shoffner.

Sixth Grade - A Students – Loretta Keller and Lynda Johnson. B Students – Tommy Hill, Randy Givens, Eddie Pewitt, Carolyn Richardson, Linna Jo Cantrell, Homer Ann Vaughn, Sandy Knowles, Rosemary Davis, Jennifer Wright, Patsy Nolen, Judy Yow, Judy Tindol, Jacke Taylor and Lana Benton.

Seventh Grade - A Students – Barbara Huff. B Students – Russell Givens, John Baker, Walker Ryan, Nathan Hicks, Harold Burden, Paula Keller, Karen Sullivan and Betty Phillips.

Principal’s Honor Roll - Ronnie Phillips, Inez Shoffner, Samme Lane Taylor, Linda Sue Hoffman, Tommy Dodd, Dortha Hoffman, Cora Carroll, Waynel Walling, Tommy Johnson, John Overstreet, Charlie Jones, Danny Phillips, George Hoffman, Mona Hager, Jenne Taylor, Judy Shoffner and Teddy Burden

Superintendent’s Honor Roll - Jon Harris, Larry Burden and Gayle Walling.

March 22, 1962 - Ryan Cowboys Basketball Team – Regional Champions.

The Ryan Cowboys mowed down all opposition through district and regional tournaments this year. They were defeated in the state tournament by Kaw City by a 38 to 48 score. Their season’s record was 24 games won and 5 lost. Team members and coach include: Ronnie Wright, Butch Hoffman, Coach Raymon West, Larry Burden, John Stephen Overstreet, Sammy Overstreet, Dougy Cathey, Ikie Allen, Tommy Johnson, Charlie Jones, Mike Gilchrist, Weldon Roberson, Terry Johnson, and Cal Major. Allen, Major, Gilchrist, Sammy Overstreet and Roberson will graduate this spring.

Ryan Contestants Score in District – Music Awards - Ryan’s list of music awards winners at the district meeting held in Lawton, March 15, sounds like Who’s Who in Music in Oklahoma, according to information given The Leader this week by Timothy Danielson, Music instructor in the local schools. Those scoring superior which is the top grade were:

Girls Trio
Girls Glee Club
Mona Hager, Soprano soloist
Delores Hill, Mezzosoprano
Jeanne Neff, Alto
Terry Johnson, Tenor.

Larry Roark, Tenor, and Marie Anderson, Mezzosoporano were rated excellent.

Ryan School Faculty Named for Next Term

Jack Taylor, Superintendent
Leroy Ireton, high school principal, math and science
Harold Park, athletic coach and industrial arts
Raymon West, athletic coach and social science
Timothy Danielson, music
Mrs. Ermal Heath, English and 4-H club
Mrs. Rupert Barker, commerce
Mrs. Leroy Ireton, commerce and home economics
Mrs. Perry Jones, home economics and science.
Mrs. Buster Lewis, eight grade
Mrs. Wayne Walling, seventh grade
Mrs. Lem Durham, sixth grade
Mrs. Eula Veach, fifth grade
Mrs. D. L. Nash, fourth grade
Mrs. Marie Alford, third grade
Mrs. Beatrice Ruby, second grade
Mrs. James Armstrong, first grade

O.S. Pewitt, custodian

Num Cephus, Junior Phillips, Clinton Mitchell, Doc West, J.M. Nicks, bus drivers

Allen Keller was elected to the board of education this time without opposition. The board members are Keller, Bob Givens, Arthur Johnson, Cliff Hager and Jug Benton.

April 12, 1962 - Seniors to Present Their Class Play

A 3-act comedy-drama presenting sketches of the life of Christ will be given as the senior play this year….April 20, at 7:30 in the high school auditorium. ….. Characters in the play are: Howard Davis, Jeanne Neff, Sarah Garrison, Cal Major, Sammy Overstreet, Isaac Allen, Diane Allen, Dianna Burden, Weldon Robinson, Jerry Poage, Junnie Vaughn, Cherry West, Shanny Jelly, Jimmy Thorn, Judy Cephus, Mike Gilchrist and Connie Montgomery.

February 13, 1964 - Ryan Wins Three

Ryan swept a basketball triple header from Ringling Tuesday night on the home court. The Junior High girls began the evening with an easy 46-30 victory. Ryan displayed a well-balanced attack that saw Gayle Ellis score 19 points, Pernell Howard 15, and Sandy Knowles 12. This victory made the girls record 4-2.

The high school girls scored their third victory of the season over Ringling by a 34-30 count. This victory was not as easy as the first two, but the cowgirls did not play as well as usual. Kafer led the scoring with 19 points, while Denning hit 8 and Huff 5.

The Cowboys finished the evening with a 53-34 victory. James Montgomery, subbing for the injured Ronnie Wright, played his best game of the season as he grabbed 16 rebounds and scored 8 points. Charlie Jones led the scoring with 23 points and Tommy Johnson hit 16.

June 4, 1964 - School Honor Roll of Local Pupils

Superintendent Jack Taylor announces the students listed on the honor roll here, grades fourth through twelfth at the close of the school year.

4^th Grade – Gary Reynolds, Steve Tyler, Wade Walling, Lynda Lewis, Mark Kafer, Mary Harris, Peggy Hill, Debbie Skinner, Junnie Howard and Harry Don Ryan.

5^th Grade – Hope Pewitt, Chata Blanchard, Lonna Knowles, Debra Jackson, Carolyn Anderson, Karen Skinner, Tommy Poage, Tim Vaughn, Rick Skinner, Doyal Hartman, Gary Chambers, Brenda Whitsett, Doyal Keith and Mark Hartman.

6^th Grade – Susan Park, Scott Underwood, Pam Jackson, Reta Davis, and Janie Hartman.

7^th Grade – Susan Southard, Sharon Pewitt, Gary Tyler, Mike Kafer, and Terry Huff.

8^th Grade – Nancy Denning, Tony Warner, Julie Chambers, Malinda Scott, Vickie Shawn, Linda Hartman, Vickie Morris and Linda Pruitt.

9^th Grade – Sandy Knowles, Judy Yow, Lynda Johnson and Loretta Keller.

10^th Grade – Barbara Huff, Cynthia Harris, and Paula Keller.

11^th Grade – Inez Shoffner and Jon Harris.

12^th Grade – Teddy Burden, Judy Shoffner, John Overstreet, Butch Hoffman, Teddy Burden, Warren McCain, Larry Chambers and Charlie Jones.

April 8, 1965 - School Kiddies Here Hold Track Meet

Ryan’s future athletes – students from the first six grades – competed in the annual track meet held here April 1. Coach Raymon West and James Perry supervised the meet, assisted by Don Seay, Floyd Park and P.D. Reynolds.

The Mr. Athlete title went to Mike Ewing and Lez Arizola, who copped 15 points each to tie for first place in boys’ competition.

Donna Tindol blazed a path to capture the title, Miss Athlete, by garnering 15 points in the round of events.

First grade winners – Mike Ewing, Ken Seay, Chuck Miller, Kyle West, Michael Griego and Barry George.

Second grade winners – Donna Tindol, Lynn Denning, Jenny White, Robbie Givens, Willie Ruiz and Diane Huff.

Third grade winners – Bennie Lee, Jim Seay, Phil Hooker, Rick Tallon, Bobby Williams, Lynn Underwood, Viniare Griego and Randy Williams.

Fourth grade winners – Lez Arizola, Sue Hewitt, Betty Howard and Donna Crawford.

Fifth grade winners – Linda Sue Fuller, John Cotton, Mark Kafer, Junnie Howard and Bob Turner.

Sixth grade winners – Donna Ellis, Louie Dabbs, Rick Skinner, Marvin Pewitt and Lonna Knowles.

December 3, 1964 - Music Program Slated Dec. 17

Mrs. Gayno Shelton, Music instructor in the school system here will present her students in a musical program at 7:30 p.m. December 17 in the school auditorium. ….Mrs. Shelton …. will present the junior high girls in 3 vocal numbers, the high school girls in 3 numbers and the boys chorus composed of junior high and high school students have prepared 4 songs for the public.

Other performances will be by the high school mixed chorus; and the four soloists for the evening are Lynda Johnson, Cindy Harris, Cindy Knowles and Furman Clark. Piano accompanists will be Inez Shoffner and Rita Davis. A total of 105 pupils are scheduled to appear on the program.

April 20, 1967 - Athletic Awards Given Tuesday

Awards were presented to Ryan’s outstanding high school athletes at the all-sports dinner Tuesday evening in Wichita Falls. Coach Jerry Craig awarded football trophies to Randy Givens, Outstanding Back, and Eddie Pewitt, Outstanding Lineman. Recognition was also given T.A. Poage and Furman Clark who were selected on the all-conference team.

Coach Richard Hendricks presented the Most Valuable Player trophies in basketball. Pernell Howard, all-state guard for the Cowgirls, and Eddie Pewitt of the Cowboy squad were recipients. Leading Scorer trophies went to Gale Ellis and T. A. Poage. Pernell Howard and Eddie Pewitt received the Leading Rebounder trophies. Patch awards went to Carolyn Richardson, Jennifer Wright and Eddie Pewitt in recognition of being chosen on the all-conference squad. Those making Honorable Mention were Sandy Knowles, Gale Ellis and T. A. Poage. Special guests at the dinner were Don Luke, sports writer for the Lawton Morning Press and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Givens of Ryan.

Local Beta Club To Attend Event

For the first time since its organization here, the Ryan school Beta Club will have an opportunity to attend the state convention Friday and Saturday in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Perry Jones, club sponsor , said members worked at various part-time jobs the past few weeks to raise funds to finance the trip. They will be quartered at the Huckins Hotel. Mrs. Jones said that to be eligible for membership a high school student must maintain at least a “B” average and possess the qualities of leadership, character, and achievement. ….

Abby Shoffner and Pernell Howard of Ryan will serve as Marshals at the Saturday morning session. Local officers are Lynda Johnson, president; Tony Warner, vice president; and Pernell Howard, secretary. Members include Sandy Knowles, Lana Benton and Homer Ann Vaughn. The three new members who were initiated into the club April 11 at a special dinner and meeting in the home of Mrs. Jones were Susan Park, Rita Davis and Mike Keller.