Class Will
D. O. A.
D. O. A.
Don Shero: All Rise. (Enter Johnny) The Honorable John Milton Witty.
Johnny: (Taps three time with gavel) Order in the court. Will the attorneys of said case please take the stand.
Linda and Glenda step forward.
Glenda: Your honor, we are present. We represent the class of 1967.
Johnny: (Power Of Attorney)
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1967, of the city of Grove, County of Delaware, State of Oklahoma, by these presents do make, constitute, and appoint LINDA LOUISE DOWNING, and GLENDA MARIE NIEHUS, of the city of Grove, County of Delaware, State of Oklahoma, our true and lawful attorneys, for us and in our name place, and stead present the class will, and we hereby ratify and confirm that our said agents or attorneys will lawfully do, or cause to be done anything in accordance or connection with this will.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hand and seal this 17 day of May, 1967.
Signed: THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1967
Linda: Your Honor, we present the SENIOR CLASS WILL for the class of 1967.
Johnny: We, the SENIOR CLASS OF 1967, the largest class ever to graduate from Grove High School; the class with the winning football team; the class with the great winning basketball teams; the class with the handsome boys and pretty girls, the class with the most exciting English classes, a class that sold the most play tickets, and made their SENIOR CLASS play a success; to sum it all up, the GREATEST SENIOR CLASS yet, make this our last will and testament.
WE DO HEREBY leave our slightly damaged possessions and treasures; our slightly damaged and soiled text-books, our lockers with the broken hinges, our wobbly carved-up desks, our slightly chipped blackboards, our worn-out typewriters, and last but not least, our wonderful teachers, who we almost drive completely out of their minds; and also we leave our unblemished behavior record to set a good example to the feeble underclassmen, hopefully wishing them some of the greatest, most exciting times in their lives.
IT IS HEREBY STATED that there be no moaning, groaning or loud complaining by the recipients of the will stated below:
I, Glenda Niehus, being of sound mind and windblown body, do hereby bequeath to Tom Kelly my orange scarf, so that he won't ever have to take it home and wash it again. To Johnny Merritt, I will my ability to say "nothing," and to Jerry Brixey, I will my ability to peck people on the shoulder without them knowing who it is.
I, Tim Webster, being of very unsound mind, and very sound body hereby will to Janet Teel and Sue Teel the ability to be great trampoline artists so they can do a little better job on the Beta Club trip next year. Will Donna Francisco please come forward. To Donna, I leave a box of pretzels to save for next years prom.
I, Joyce Austin, being of sound mind and plump body, do will my ability to chew gum in chorus and not get caught to Peggy Blaine and Carol Wallace. May they use it to torment MR. Campbell in the years ahead.
I Juanita Fenner will to Judy Parker, Kathy McGhee, and Coeta Downing my ability to be nice and quiet, and not cause any trouble with another class-mates.
I, Jerry Hudson, will nothing to nobody.
I, Ron Francisco, will my Speech play ability to anyone who is able to live up to it.
I, Don Francisco, will my Bookkeeping grades to anyone who thinks they are man or woman enough to bend over and pick them up.
I, Carol George, being of a slightly foggy mind, and a very tired body, do will to David Michael Wiley, Esq. my ability to stay out past midnight without going to sleep; my great love for Lamb Chops, and Suzy Shero; my gold pinky ring; and a new seat cover for the back seat of the bomb, to match the new one in the front seat.
I, Bill Henderson, being of very weak mind, and fairly sound body, do will to Sue Johnson, a new name, which she will most lovingly cherish, of Sue O Leta Fay Flip-Train.
I, James Burch, being of sound mind and masculine body, do hereby will Mark Cotner, better known as Doc, my coordination.
I, Richard Hart, being of use-sound mind and terribly weak body, do hereby will to Darrell Robertson my great ability to have a perfect attendance school, and I also would like to will Darrell Robertson my ability to wake up on Sunday morning without those terrible headaches he seems to have.
I, Leta Jane Blizzard, being of ill mind and poor health, will Jimmy Littlefield my great ability to drive a beautiful blue colored honda.
I, Vinita Brewer, being of overtired mind and body, will to the shy and quiet Carol Mathia my exciting hours on The 36. Carol, I hope you have as much fun after your Senior Prom as I did.
I, Tim Snow, will my clipboard and what is left of my pencil to the most needy person in Grove High.
I, Linda Currey Robertson, will my bus route back to Ferrell.
I, Joyce Richardson, will back all the trouble that Betty Jo Jackson, Coeta Downing, and Leona Landrum have caused me in basketball. I hope you all have as much trouble as I have had this year.
I, David Elbert, being of sound mind and deteriorating body, do hereby bequeath my last will and testament. I hereby leave my residing place in Mrs. Gourd's 2nd hour English IV class to Jerry Baker, and I will my mechanical drawing board to anybody unlucky enough to get it.
I, Sam Roberts, being of superbly developed mind and body do hereby will my ability to keep my mouth closed just once in a while, to Wanda Lefler.
I, John Kelly, being of decrepit mind and unsound body, do hereby will my gentle and persuasive ways to Scott Buzzard, and to Mrs. Gourd, I will a bottle of fly spray in case another impertinent FLY enters her class.
I, Bobby Kitchen, will Henry Dale Jacobs one can of Puss and Boots cat food, to feed his cats, and to Tom Pilgrim, the map to Seneca, Missouri, showing historical landmarks.
I, Ronnie Powell, do hereby make my last will and testimony. To the Junior class, I will my ability to be tolerant with the teachers one more year, and to the shot rodders, I will my ability to get away from cops in a high speed chase.
I, Don O'Daniel, will my old convertible to Debbie Patterson. Watch where you're going down those dirt roads, Deb, no telling who you might run into. My drums, I will to Susie Webster and Peggy Blaine. I hope you have a great band.
I, Janice Merritt, being of small mind and small body, do hereby will my ability to go with one boy at a time to Pauline Hale. May she use it in good judgement.
I, Mike Parker, will Mike Spicer my old cell in the Miami City Jail. Take care of it Mike.
I, David Herschback will my slightly used motorcycle glove from my motorcycle wreck, to Jerry Gordon, and I hope he has better luck with it.
I, Roger Rose, being of very weak body, and not much mind, do hereby will my ability to get to Jewel's early, to Charles.
We, the mighty SENIORS, Larry Michael Parker, John Patrick Donohue, and Ronald L. Rowe, will the ability to stay out of Miami Jail to Tom Pilgrim, Ronnie Barnhart, and Mike Spicer. Good Luck ------ You'll need it!!!!
I, Becky West, being of real gone mind, and somewhat sound body, do will to Don West, the matches to my car, or should I say the fire extinguisher! And to Carol Wallace, I will the keys to my car so she can go over to Kenny Crowders and get the top to her swimsuit.
I, Charley Williams, being of sound mind and firm foundation, do hereby will my size 12 wing tip shoes to Tommy Powell; that is if they're not too small. I also will two feet of my height to Tim Brady so he will at least be as tall as Connie.
I, Gary Christensen, being of sound body and mind (I think) will my size 13 wingtip shoes to Sherry Buzzard. May she wear them in good health.
I, Martha Icenogle, will my brother Jimmy the ability to stay out of trouble and learn to like it.
I, Darrell Blizzard will my ability to ride, to Debbie Patterson. From what I could see, she needs it.
I, Ruth Ann Kniffin, being of sound mind and body, will my ability to keep from getting a whipping to Ronnie Barnhart, Tom Pilgrim, Mike Parker, and Mike Spicer.
I, John Baldwin, being of sound mind, do hereby leave my expert talent as a drummer to Jerry Gordon and my height to Bert West.
I, Lloyd Barnes, benign of sound mind do hereby will to Larry Brady my superior ability to get a chuckle out of some of the boresome remarks made in English IV, and also my remarkable ability to stay out of trouble.
I, Colleen Hubbard, being of sound mind to hereby will my ability to giggle at anything at anytime to anyone who'll take it.
I, George Tom Huggins, being of sound mind etc, etc, etc, leave to Doug Buzzard my ability to get someone to lead the flag salute on Monday morning. To Debbie Patterson, and Peggy Blaine, I leave my firmly established and perfectly unblemished driving record.
I, Linda Downing, being of sound mind and free hearted will my lovely, soft, melodious voice to Annette Hardesty as she needs some help to be heard. To my sisters Coeta and Debbie, I will all the fun I've had my Senior year.
I, David Rountree, of dilapidated body and brain washed mind, do will to Dale Jacobs one life jacket, a box of No Doz pills, and last but not least--my wet quilt.
I, Donna Hilliard, being of wobbly mind and shaky body do hereby will to Jessie Spicer the ability to hide in the Rock House and not get caught. Good luck with Paul.
I, Ronald Hadley, being of sound mind and body do hereby will to Tommy Powell my little black book of Waurika girls for his use on the next Beta Club trip.
I, Junior Jackson, being of sound body and mind, hereby will Mrs. Davis a tire pump. I hear she needs it. And also, to underclassmen, my ability to mess around with Dale Jacobs without getting into trouble.
I, Johnny Witty, being of worn-out mind, purchased a compass for the sole purpose of willing it to Rex Whitree so he can find his way home. I also will the Gooser something to hold it down with.
I, Karen Perry, being of sound mind and body hereby will the quality of perseverance to all those having the desire to continue their education.
I, Pat Dainty, of failing mind and deteriorating body, do hereby will my old work hat to Bob Armstrong. I hope you will wear it with pride, Bob.
I, Harry Worley, will my superior intelligence and great intellect to Mike Wiley.
I, Erma Rouse, being of sound mind an body, want to will Don Shero all the worms that have set on my desk at Dr. Horns.
I, Chris Blaine, will my little sisters, Peggy and Debby, all the happiness and good times that they'll get when they're Seniors. (If they make it that far.) I would also like to leave them my ability to be absent the same day as Buz, cause I don't think that I'll be needing it next year.
I, Janey Moye, being of vary sound mind and body, will anything I may leave behind to anyone who may find some use for it.
We, Patty Lippert, and Linda Robertson, the 2nd hour librarians, will Mike Rossiter to next years misfortunate librarians in his study hall. Have lots of ink in you pens, girls.
I, Marceen Smith, will my good humor to Judy VanBibber.
I, Douglas Whitney, being of sound mind and body, will my great knowledge of chemistry to Jim Icenogle. To Mr. Sparkman, I will my brand new whistle so he won't have to yell "Pipe Down" so much.
I, Phil Owens, being of sound mind and body, do hereby will my oversized good luck pin to David Jones. I hope it brings you as much good luck as it did to me in my Senior Year.
I, Larry Bradshaw, being of very, very solid and a very sound mind, leave my ability to fall asleep in study hall to Bob Armstrong, and also I leave my straightness with a paper wad to Steve Patterson.
I, Larry Ramsey, being very appreciative of fine art, will to Peggy Blaine and Debbie Patterson their pictures of the F. H. A. convention, and one set of negatives, to do with as they please, as long as they share them with the student body.
I, Roger Frakes, being of sound mind and worn body do hereby will my ability to sleep in 5th hour study hall to Charley Donohue and Ronnie Barnhart--maybe they could keep out of trouble if they were asleep.
I, Jody Jackson, will my reserved seat in the office to anyone who wants it.
I, Quentin McGhee, being of sound mind and body, will to Charles Holcomb (blue eyes) one bottle of insect repellent to keep Chris Mitchell on the string. Pick it up at any sporting goods store. I also will my scholastic ability to Mike Spicer and Ronnie Barnhart, as a perspective investment for next years ball club.
I, Steve Nichols, will Douglas Buzzard the ability to spit it out and to walk through his living room correctly at certain times.
I, Charles Edward Adair, being of week mind, and weak body will my chair in Mrs. Gourd's English IV class to my friend Larry Brady.
I, Janit Hilliard, will the ability to not get into trouble because of talking while in Coach Bacon's class to any girls who happen to get stuck with him two years inn a row.
I, Bill Crawford want to will to Tommy Powell an empty cracker jack box. Will you please come up and receive it? I'm sure you will find a use for it on the way to Oklahoma City next year.
Will Mr. Sparkman please come forward?
I, Laurel Harding, and I Kristi Morris do hereby will this box of Certs to Mr. Sparkman to replace all of those taken by the Physics students. Now you don't have to worry about bad breath.
I, Sharon Ryan Beal, will my naturally curly hair to Leona Landrum, and also, to Bobbie Pollan, I will my ability to get married before I get out of high school.
Johnny: (Taps three time with gavel) Order in the court. Will the attorneys of said case please take the stand.
Linda and Glenda step forward.
Glenda: Your honor, we are present. We represent the class of 1967.
Johnny: (Power Of Attorney)
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1967, of the city of Grove, County of Delaware, State of Oklahoma, by these presents do make, constitute, and appoint LINDA LOUISE DOWNING, and GLENDA MARIE NIEHUS, of the city of Grove, County of Delaware, State of Oklahoma, our true and lawful attorneys, for us and in our name place, and stead present the class will, and we hereby ratify and confirm that our said agents or attorneys will lawfully do, or cause to be done anything in accordance or connection with this will.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hand and seal this 17 day of May, 1967.
Signed: THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1967
Linda: Your Honor, we present the SENIOR CLASS WILL for the class of 1967.
Johnny: We, the SENIOR CLASS OF 1967, the largest class ever to graduate from Grove High School; the class with the winning football team; the class with the great winning basketball teams; the class with the handsome boys and pretty girls, the class with the most exciting English classes, a class that sold the most play tickets, and made their SENIOR CLASS play a success; to sum it all up, the GREATEST SENIOR CLASS yet, make this our last will and testament.
WE DO HEREBY leave our slightly damaged possessions and treasures; our slightly damaged and soiled text-books, our lockers with the broken hinges, our wobbly carved-up desks, our slightly chipped blackboards, our worn-out typewriters, and last but not least, our wonderful teachers, who we almost drive completely out of their minds; and also we leave our unblemished behavior record to set a good example to the feeble underclassmen, hopefully wishing them some of the greatest, most exciting times in their lives.
IT IS HEREBY STATED that there be no moaning, groaning or loud complaining by the recipients of the will stated below:
I, Glenda Niehus, being of sound mind and windblown body, do hereby bequeath to Tom Kelly my orange scarf, so that he won't ever have to take it home and wash it again. To Johnny Merritt, I will my ability to say "nothing," and to Jerry Brixey, I will my ability to peck people on the shoulder without them knowing who it is.
I, Tim Webster, being of very unsound mind, and very sound body hereby will to Janet Teel and Sue Teel the ability to be great trampoline artists so they can do a little better job on the Beta Club trip next year. Will Donna Francisco please come forward. To Donna, I leave a box of pretzels to save for next years prom.
I, Joyce Austin, being of sound mind and plump body, do will my ability to chew gum in chorus and not get caught to Peggy Blaine and Carol Wallace. May they use it to torment MR. Campbell in the years ahead.
I Juanita Fenner will to Judy Parker, Kathy McGhee, and Coeta Downing my ability to be nice and quiet, and not cause any trouble with another class-mates.
I, Jerry Hudson, will nothing to nobody.
I, Ron Francisco, will my Speech play ability to anyone who is able to live up to it.
I, Don Francisco, will my Bookkeeping grades to anyone who thinks they are man or woman enough to bend over and pick them up.
I, Carol George, being of a slightly foggy mind, and a very tired body, do will to David Michael Wiley, Esq. my ability to stay out past midnight without going to sleep; my great love for Lamb Chops, and Suzy Shero; my gold pinky ring; and a new seat cover for the back seat of the bomb, to match the new one in the front seat.
I, Bill Henderson, being of very weak mind, and fairly sound body, do will to Sue Johnson, a new name, which she will most lovingly cherish, of Sue O Leta Fay Flip-Train.
I, James Burch, being of sound mind and masculine body, do hereby will Mark Cotner, better known as Doc, my coordination.
I, Richard Hart, being of use-sound mind and terribly weak body, do hereby will to Darrell Robertson my great ability to have a perfect attendance school, and I also would like to will Darrell Robertson my ability to wake up on Sunday morning without those terrible headaches he seems to have.
I, Leta Jane Blizzard, being of ill mind and poor health, will Jimmy Littlefield my great ability to drive a beautiful blue colored honda.
I, Vinita Brewer, being of overtired mind and body, will to the shy and quiet Carol Mathia my exciting hours on The 36. Carol, I hope you have as much fun after your Senior Prom as I did.
I, Tim Snow, will my clipboard and what is left of my pencil to the most needy person in Grove High.
I, Linda Currey Robertson, will my bus route back to Ferrell.
I, Joyce Richardson, will back all the trouble that Betty Jo Jackson, Coeta Downing, and Leona Landrum have caused me in basketball. I hope you all have as much trouble as I have had this year.
I, David Elbert, being of sound mind and deteriorating body, do hereby bequeath my last will and testament. I hereby leave my residing place in Mrs. Gourd's 2nd hour English IV class to Jerry Baker, and I will my mechanical drawing board to anybody unlucky enough to get it.
I, Sam Roberts, being of superbly developed mind and body do hereby will my ability to keep my mouth closed just once in a while, to Wanda Lefler.
I, John Kelly, being of decrepit mind and unsound body, do hereby will my gentle and persuasive ways to Scott Buzzard, and to Mrs. Gourd, I will a bottle of fly spray in case another impertinent FLY enters her class.
I, Bobby Kitchen, will Henry Dale Jacobs one can of Puss and Boots cat food, to feed his cats, and to Tom Pilgrim, the map to Seneca, Missouri, showing historical landmarks.
I, Ronnie Powell, do hereby make my last will and testimony. To the Junior class, I will my ability to be tolerant with the teachers one more year, and to the shot rodders, I will my ability to get away from cops in a high speed chase.
I, Don O'Daniel, will my old convertible to Debbie Patterson. Watch where you're going down those dirt roads, Deb, no telling who you might run into. My drums, I will to Susie Webster and Peggy Blaine. I hope you have a great band.
I, Janice Merritt, being of small mind and small body, do hereby will my ability to go with one boy at a time to Pauline Hale. May she use it in good judgement.
I, Mike Parker, will Mike Spicer my old cell in the Miami City Jail. Take care of it Mike.
I, David Herschback will my slightly used motorcycle glove from my motorcycle wreck, to Jerry Gordon, and I hope he has better luck with it.
I, Roger Rose, being of very weak body, and not much mind, do hereby will my ability to get to Jewel's early, to Charles.
We, the mighty SENIORS, Larry Michael Parker, John Patrick Donohue, and Ronald L. Rowe, will the ability to stay out of Miami Jail to Tom Pilgrim, Ronnie Barnhart, and Mike Spicer. Good Luck ------ You'll need it!!!!
I, Becky West, being of real gone mind, and somewhat sound body, do will to Don West, the matches to my car, or should I say the fire extinguisher! And to Carol Wallace, I will the keys to my car so she can go over to Kenny Crowders and get the top to her swimsuit.
I, Charley Williams, being of sound mind and firm foundation, do hereby will my size 12 wing tip shoes to Tommy Powell; that is if they're not too small. I also will two feet of my height to Tim Brady so he will at least be as tall as Connie.
I, Gary Christensen, being of sound body and mind (I think) will my size 13 wingtip shoes to Sherry Buzzard. May she wear them in good health.
I, Martha Icenogle, will my brother Jimmy the ability to stay out of trouble and learn to like it.
I, Darrell Blizzard will my ability to ride, to Debbie Patterson. From what I could see, she needs it.
I, Ruth Ann Kniffin, being of sound mind and body, will my ability to keep from getting a whipping to Ronnie Barnhart, Tom Pilgrim, Mike Parker, and Mike Spicer.
I, John Baldwin, being of sound mind, do hereby leave my expert talent as a drummer to Jerry Gordon and my height to Bert West.
I, Lloyd Barnes, benign of sound mind do hereby will to Larry Brady my superior ability to get a chuckle out of some of the boresome remarks made in English IV, and also my remarkable ability to stay out of trouble.
I, Colleen Hubbard, being of sound mind to hereby will my ability to giggle at anything at anytime to anyone who'll take it.
I, George Tom Huggins, being of sound mind etc, etc, etc, leave to Doug Buzzard my ability to get someone to lead the flag salute on Monday morning. To Debbie Patterson, and Peggy Blaine, I leave my firmly established and perfectly unblemished driving record.
I, Linda Downing, being of sound mind and free hearted will my lovely, soft, melodious voice to Annette Hardesty as she needs some help to be heard. To my sisters Coeta and Debbie, I will all the fun I've had my Senior year.
I, David Rountree, of dilapidated body and brain washed mind, do will to Dale Jacobs one life jacket, a box of No Doz pills, and last but not least--my wet quilt.
I, Donna Hilliard, being of wobbly mind and shaky body do hereby will to Jessie Spicer the ability to hide in the Rock House and not get caught. Good luck with Paul.
I, Ronald Hadley, being of sound mind and body do hereby will to Tommy Powell my little black book of Waurika girls for his use on the next Beta Club trip.
I, Junior Jackson, being of sound body and mind, hereby will Mrs. Davis a tire pump. I hear she needs it. And also, to underclassmen, my ability to mess around with Dale Jacobs without getting into trouble.
I, Johnny Witty, being of worn-out mind, purchased a compass for the sole purpose of willing it to Rex Whitree so he can find his way home. I also will the Gooser something to hold it down with.
I, Karen Perry, being of sound mind and body hereby will the quality of perseverance to all those having the desire to continue their education.
I, Pat Dainty, of failing mind and deteriorating body, do hereby will my old work hat to Bob Armstrong. I hope you will wear it with pride, Bob.
I, Harry Worley, will my superior intelligence and great intellect to Mike Wiley.
I, Erma Rouse, being of sound mind an body, want to will Don Shero all the worms that have set on my desk at Dr. Horns.
I, Chris Blaine, will my little sisters, Peggy and Debby, all the happiness and good times that they'll get when they're Seniors. (If they make it that far.) I would also like to leave them my ability to be absent the same day as Buz, cause I don't think that I'll be needing it next year.
I, Janey Moye, being of vary sound mind and body, will anything I may leave behind to anyone who may find some use for it.
We, Patty Lippert, and Linda Robertson, the 2nd hour librarians, will Mike Rossiter to next years misfortunate librarians in his study hall. Have lots of ink in you pens, girls.
I, Marceen Smith, will my good humor to Judy VanBibber.
I, Douglas Whitney, being of sound mind and body, will my great knowledge of chemistry to Jim Icenogle. To Mr. Sparkman, I will my brand new whistle so he won't have to yell "Pipe Down" so much.
I, Phil Owens, being of sound mind and body, do hereby will my oversized good luck pin to David Jones. I hope it brings you as much good luck as it did to me in my Senior Year.
I, Larry Bradshaw, being of very, very solid and a very sound mind, leave my ability to fall asleep in study hall to Bob Armstrong, and also I leave my straightness with a paper wad to Steve Patterson.
I, Larry Ramsey, being very appreciative of fine art, will to Peggy Blaine and Debbie Patterson their pictures of the F. H. A. convention, and one set of negatives, to do with as they please, as long as they share them with the student body.
I, Roger Frakes, being of sound mind and worn body do hereby will my ability to sleep in 5th hour study hall to Charley Donohue and Ronnie Barnhart--maybe they could keep out of trouble if they were asleep.
I, Jody Jackson, will my reserved seat in the office to anyone who wants it.
I, Quentin McGhee, being of sound mind and body, will to Charles Holcomb (blue eyes) one bottle of insect repellent to keep Chris Mitchell on the string. Pick it up at any sporting goods store. I also will my scholastic ability to Mike Spicer and Ronnie Barnhart, as a perspective investment for next years ball club.
I, Steve Nichols, will Douglas Buzzard the ability to spit it out and to walk through his living room correctly at certain times.
I, Charles Edward Adair, being of week mind, and weak body will my chair in Mrs. Gourd's English IV class to my friend Larry Brady.
I, Janit Hilliard, will the ability to not get into trouble because of talking while in Coach Bacon's class to any girls who happen to get stuck with him two years inn a row.
I, Bill Crawford want to will to Tommy Powell an empty cracker jack box. Will you please come up and receive it? I'm sure you will find a use for it on the way to Oklahoma City next year.
Will Mr. Sparkman please come forward?
I, Laurel Harding, and I Kristi Morris do hereby will this box of Certs to Mr. Sparkman to replace all of those taken by the Physics students. Now you don't have to worry about bad breath.
I, Sharon Ryan Beal, will my naturally curly hair to Leona Landrum, and also, to Bobbie Pollan, I will my ability to get married before I get out of high school.