In Memoriam

On September 25, 2021September 29, 2021 By besonstIn Obituaries

The following friends from the class of 1976 are reported to have died since graduation. If you know of other classmates who have died or have more information about these lives that you would like us to add, send a note to FayettevilleClassof76@gmail.com. Two FHS graduates, Kevin Cunningham and Conrad Odom, maintain a Facebook group — Fayetteville Friends — In Memoriam — dedicated to the remembrance of all FHS graduates who have died.

Ricky Ahart, 1958-2002, Obituary.

Cheryl Allred, 1958-2013, Obituary.

Keith Banks, 1958-1980, Obituary.

Mark Basset, 1958-2010, Obituary.

Linda Bixby Vandagriff, 1958-2011, Obituary.

Kirk Bradley, 1958-1999, Obituary.

Mike Bryant, 1957-1976. Obituary.

Morton “Skip” Carnes, 1958-2014, Obituary.

Lynn Chandler, 1958-1976, Obituary.

Angela Childress West Lies, 1957-2013, Obituary.

Brooks Clower, 1957-2010, Obituary.

Sandi Coffin, 1957-1993, Obituary.

Gay Coston, 1958-2016, Obituary.

Dianne Cross, 1858-2007, Obituary.

Michael Davidson, 1957-1997, Obituary.

Dennis Davis, 1958-1982, Obituary.

Diane Davis, 1957-2010, Obituary.

Jeff Day, 1958-2011, Obituary.

Nancy Dodson Peters, 1958-1998, Obituary.

Greg Flowers, 1957-2017, Obituary.

Mike Garner, 1958-2007, Obituary.

Weeda Gooding, 1958-2008, Obituary.

Nicky Gyles, 1957-2010, Obituary.

Gary J. Harris, 1958-2010, Obituary.

Stephen Lee Harris, 1958-2018, Obituary.

Alan Hepler, 1958-1986, Obituary.

Matt Holtzen, 1958-2009, Obituary.

Michael Jackson, 1958-2015, Obituary.

Dyke Jennings, 1957-2016, Obituary.

Steve “Country” Jones, 1957-1977, Obituary.

Mike Lyman, 1958-2021, Obituary.

Brian McGreevy, 1957-2008, Obituary.

Miles Lynn Patrick, 1957-2017, Obituary.

Stephen McGinnis, 1958-2018. Obituary.

Pat Miller Simpson, 1958-2006, Obituary.

Donna Moore, 1958-2004, Obituary.

Naoto Sekiguchi, 1958-2021, Obituary.

Jan Skarda, 1957-1994, Obituary.

Dwaine Spears, 1958-2002, Obituary.

Sheri Starr Keen, 1958-2015, Obituary.

Richard Steel, 1957-2000, Obituary.

Jimmy Stout, 1958-2007, Obituary.

Craig Venema, 1958-1993, Obituary.

Robert “Bobby” Waterson, 1958-2014, Obituary.

Myra Wesson, 1958-2003, Obituary.

Dennis Wohlford, 1957-2016, Obituary.

Reunion Photo 2006

On August 16, 2016August 23, 2016 By besonstIn Earlier Reunions

The 2006 reunion was held at the Fayetteville Country Club on South Mountain. More than 80 alumni attended the reunion.

Front row, from left: ??, Linda Langham, Cecile McKee, Dotty Neely, Liz Reagan, Jenny Jacks, Amy Wilson, ??, ??, Paula Faires?, Debbie Adam, Dan Wickliff, Sherri Starr, Jimmie Brophy.

Second row, kneeling: ??, Nathan McKinney, Steve Smith, Dennis Peterson, Jody Tyson, ??, Lisa Lashley, Laura McKinnon, Gail Davis, Karen Waite.

Third row, kneeling: Diane Bell, ??, Leslie Long, ??, Joey Rodman, Lisa McConnell, Karan Carpenter, ??, Barbara Kane, Liz Adam, Vickie Talburt, ??, Susan Herrington.

Fourth row, standing: Brian Holt, Debbie Drake, Jeff Ward, ??, Anne Scarbrough, ??, Cheryl Clinehens, Soren Kraemer, Hugh Painter, Tom Coker, Mark Springer, Cathy McRee, Nancy Stanbury, ?? Regina Strong, Teensy Kirby, Jerry Cox?, Teresa Garrison, Emmett Watson, Kathy Peele, Aaron Karp, Charlie Alison, Randall Hughes, Joe Terminella.

Back row, standing on chairs: Steve “City” Jones, Drew Phillips?, Darrell Strange?, Terry Reed, Marsha Osing, J.D. Hobbs, Mike Tribble, Eddie LaClair, Read Hudson, Jeff England, Anna Leichner, Rick Turner, Brian Noland?, ??, ??.

Thanks to Kathy Trice Stevens for providing this group picture from the 2006 reunion. If you recognize someone whom we have yet to identify, send a note to FayettevilleClassof76@gmail.com.

Pep Rallies

On June 12, 2016May 27, 2016 By besonstIn Yearbook Images

pep-rallies-cathy-mcree-web — During a pep rally skit Cathy McRee asks Lisa Lashley who’s going to win the game. Billy Harrison plays the horse, while Terry Miller and Susan Chism as Siamese twins look on.

pep-rallies-cindy-bowers-web — Cindy Bowers, ’76 dancing bulldog, performs to the music of the band during a pep rally.

pep-rallies-leslie-long-mike-garner-web — Leslie Long makes a monkey out of Mike Garner during the Russellville pep rally.

pep-rallies-bobby-waterson-web — Manager Bobby Waterson does a victory dance.

B-U-L-L-D-O-G-S! Let’s go Dogs! The cry rang out in each pep rally in 1976.

Pep rallies were not just a spontaneous gathering of people all shouting support for the Bulldogs. Behind each one were hours of careful preparation.

Cheerleaders not only practiced cheers and jumps, but also created skits to add a touch of comedy to the spirit. Meanwhile, the band rehearsed the Alma Mater and “The Horse.”

Peppers took part in hanging posters, and along with the cheerleaders, they got to the gym early to get things organized.

Finally, the student body entered with loud voices and clapping, and the gym began to roar with noise.

“The spirit seemed better than last year,” said junior Karen McCarty.

The Colors Day and Homecoming convocations were special pep rallies. Others featured special events such as the announcements of the winners of the Mr. Irresistible contest. It was won by Brooks Clower, senior; Calvin Tackett, junior; and Tyler Trumbo, sophomore.

Pep rallies were a spirit experience!

— 1976 Amethyst

Football Team

On February 18, 2016October 26, 2016 By besonstIn Athletics

Bulldog Football Team, 1976

Front Row, from left: Michael Buchanan, Jimmy Luper, William Kimbrough, Phil Harrison, Calvin Tacket, Daran Johnson, T.R. Stewart, Gip Gibson, Mike Smith, Bobby Fitts, Kenny Harriman.
Second Row: Michael Jackson, Gene Geren, Joe Cravens, Nathan McKinney, Charles Duell, George Niblock, Joey Rodman, Lester Niblock, Bobby Martin, John Horn, Andy Lucas.
Third Row: Brian McGreevy, Mark Springer, Randy Williams, David Jackson, Steve “Country” Jones, Billy Frank Harrison, Jeems Love, Darrel Carr, Bill Gatewood, Wayne Jenkins, Dwaine Spears, Gary Ricks, Mike Patrick.
Fourth Row: Victor McPherson, Joe Bond, Kim Agee, Steve “City” Jones, Bill Tyner, Steve Baird, Lewis Moore, Mike Garner, Milton Scott Woelk, Bruce McLeod, Danny Ward, Jim Elliot, Bobby Waterson, Tim Smith.
Fifth Row: Coach Doyne Davis, Coach Ken Ramey, Coach Whit Fowlkes, Vernon Wayne Mitchell, Brooks Clower, Read Hudson, Darrell Strange, Ned Parette, Brett McLeod, Gary Streigler, Coach Larry Parnell, Coach Carl Fox

Fuller to Herrington

On January 9, 2016August 25, 2018 By besonstIn Senior Portraits

gabbard-vickie-portrait-web — Vickie Gabbard

garrett-brent-portrait-web — Brent Garrett

garrett-tammi-portrait-web — Tammi Garrett

garrison-teresa-portrait-web — Teresa Garrison

gilbow-barry-portrait-web — Barry Gilbow

gilbow-jerry-portrait-web — Jerry Gilbow

gintonio-karen-portrait-web — Karen Gintonio

glass-gregory-portrait-web — Gregory Glass

goats-burlene-portrait-web — Burlene Goats

gooding-weeda-portrait-web — Weeda Gooding

goss-timothy-portrait-web — Timothy Goss

harris-steve-portrait-web — Steve Harris

harrison-billy-portrait-web — Billy Harrison

hemingway-jana-portrait-web — Jana Hemingway

henderson-keith-portrait-web — Keith Henderson

herrington-susan-portrait-web — Susan Herrington

Obituary for Mike Garner

On January 1, 2016September 5, 2016 By besonstIn Obituaries1 Comment

Michael D. Garner, 49, died Friday, December 28, 2007. He was born May 7, 1958, at Fayetteville, the son of Bob Garner and Lou Colclasure.

Mike was a 1976 graduate of Fayetteville High School and then played football for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. He moved to Wichita, Kansas, in 1979 and began working for Cessna Aircraft, holding a variety of positions over the next 28 years.

He and his wife, Lynette, married Aug. 2, 1990. In 2001, he completed his Bachelor of Science and Manufacturing Engineering degree at Southwestern College and became director of quality at Cessna Aircraft in 2007.

He was survived by his wife, Lynette; daughter Tiffany; son, Tyler; granddaughter, Kendyll, all of Wichita; mother and step-father, Lou and Dave Colclasure, of Conway; father & step-mother, Bob and Peggy Garner, of Farmington; sisters and brothers-in-law, Debbie and Don Ranz of Farmington, and Cheryl and Kevin Mills of Lincoln; four nieces; two great-nieces.

A visitation with the family was held Tuesday, January 1, 2008, and funeral service was January 2, 2008, at Central Community Church, with burial at Resthaven Cemetery, under the direction of Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. In lieu of flowers, a memorial was established as the Michael D. Garner Scholarship Fund, c/o Goddard High School Marching Band, 2500 S. 199th Street West, Goddard, Kansas, 67052.

Fayetteville Class of 76

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