Class of 1975
1975 Maroon SpotlightBruce Self
1975 Graduation EditionPerry Daily Journal
Oct. 17, 1956, is the birth date of Bruce Edward Self who was born in Ft. Belvoir, Va. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Manuel L. Self, 10 Camden way. Bruce was pep council leader 1974-75; Maroon backers 1974-75; track 1969-74; student council 1974-75; Thespian reporter 1972-75; Maroon Syndicate 1974-75; Future Teachers of America 1972-75, Junior Rotarian 1974-75; friendliest boy 1974-75; character part in junior play 1973-74; lead role in Thespian play 1974-75; all school review master of ceremonies 1974-75; Bear Necessities master of ceremonies 1974-75; pops chorus 1974-75; and school choir 1974-75. Journalism ranks as Bruce’s favorite subject and writing and going to the movies tie for favorite hobby honors. Bruce plans to attend Oklahoma State university where he will major in film production.
Bruce Edward Self
October 17, 1956 – February 21, 1992
Bruce Edward Self, 35, former Perryan, died at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 1992, at his home in Oklahoma City.
Self was born Oct. 17, 1956, at Fort Belvoir, Va., the son of Manuel and Shirley Self. He was a 1975 graduate of Perry high school and a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He was affiliated with the Christian church.
He had worked for Sun Classic Films in Park City, Utah, then was film director for Channel 25, Blair Broadcasting, Oklahoma City. More recently, Self was manager for Record Bar stores, first working at Quail Springs and, at the time of his death, at Penn Square.
In addition to his parents, Manuel and Shirley Self, Perry; survivors include one sister, Marcia Self, Oklahoma City; and one brother, Mark Self, Matlacha, Fla.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel at Brown Funeral home. Rev. John McLemore, former Perry resident, will officiate. Memorials may be made to Larry Jones’ Feed the Children or Toys for Tots.