Bessemer Academy - Reflections Yearbook (Bessemer, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1982 volume:

REFLECTIONS ’82 Vol. XII New hopes, new dreams, new fears — this year is special because it is the beginning of a new school. This beginning brings new people, new teachers, and new experiences. Many hopes and dreams form at the beginning of the year waiting to be fulfilled, and everyone has a different hope or goal. “What are your hopes for this year?” This question was put to several people and brought forth some interesting answers: ‘‘My hopes for this year were that the people from Bessemer Academy and the people from Faith would get along together and make this the best year possible.” (Sonya Cossey) — “That we would not have so much homework.” (Donna Horn) — “That Kappa would accept me as a member of their club.” (Dana Bunn) This being the first year of the merger between the two schools, everyone was concerned that there might be problems. The question was asked, “How did you feel about the merger when you first heard about it?” The answers varied: “I felt uneasy at first.” (Lisa Coker) — “I was very unsure; I wasn’t sure anybody would get along.” (Lee Lipscomb) — “I think it’s great.” (June Hughes) Then we asked one final question: “How do you feel about it now?” “I think it’s great, but the halls are crowded!” (Marsha Nixon) — “Really good. I’ve met new friends.” (Jill Blackerby) — “I like it.” (Melanie Honeycutt) In general, most of the people asked were optimistic about the future of Bessemer Faith Academy. by Susan Doming A New Beginning Contents Seniors 18 Classes 40 Faculty 64 Sports 72 Clubs 96 Each year around the end of April, the biology students take a trip to St Andrew’s Park, Florida in search of marine invertebrates. Philip is obviously one of the most dedicated searchers. The comparative anatomy students spend many hours (36 to be exact) on Tuesday nights working on dissections, which are too slimy to work on during the summer, six annual attended a workshop Kappa never seems to run out of new ways to humiliate those poor pledges. One week is set aside each year for dead hugs, air raids, and awful clothes. 4 Football is a sport that takes dedication and many long, hard hours of practice. Specialty people have to work the hardest, putting in extra hours after practice perfecting the kicking game. 5 The band works hard year round playing at football games, concerts, class day, and graduation. Sometimes, however, they do manage to get out and enjoy themselves. Last year’s prom was a tremendous success in every way because of the work and dedication of the junior class. Teenagers have been stereotyped as fast, wreckless drivers. Luckily, most of the students at BFA have only been involved in minor fender benders. “Where did you find it?” is a popular question that is repeatedly used in reference to many of the fashions that dominate Bessemer Faith Academy. Students on campus are decorated above the waist with “Polo” and a hangover fad from the year before, “Izod Lacoste.” Below the belt (which is usually Izod), jeans are accompanied by boldly Fads And Fashions Reveal Changing Lifestyles And Ideas autographed pockets consisting of “Gloria Vanderbilt” and “Calvin Klein.” On days when a dressier mood doesn’t exist, “Levi Straus” pulls out in the lead closely followed by “Lee.” For the preppy look, bright colors are enhanced by many of the same names; however, “Britches and “Brittanica” are new and need to be added to the list. Socks (when worn) are usually encased in a tennis shoe stamped with “Nike” or “Addidas.” The dressier look in prep calls for penny loafers that shine through the cuffs of dress pants. These styles now include “Bass,” another name brand. 8 School Is More Than Work Far prior to the rising of the sun, some girl, somewhere, is found staring with all sincerity into a mirror. The motive — to begin a task that many have labeled, “hair styles.” Yes, girls are still overly concerned with their hair. Fluffy curls and hairspray are necessities. However, guys are continuing to maintain their reputation with little concern of how their hair looks. This is evident by the return to the shorter haircuts that require little time. 9 Family entertainment consists basically of television. TV has really become advanced as we watch the beginning of a new era, cable television. This advancement offers a wider variety of shows and optional stations such as HBO and Movie Channel. When students are asked what their favorite shows are, they reply with Mash. Closely followed is “Benny Hill, a new show from England. The best in mid-day soap operas was voted as “General Hospital and “All My Children. Saturdays are eagerly awaited every seven days to signify the end of another week. Even though they bring a morning to sleep late, each offers a series of cartoons. Sleepy eyes search for “Bugs Bunny” and the characterized dog. “Scooby Doo, not to mention the space-age family, ‘‘The Jetsons.” Comics is a closely related suborder in which “Garfield, the character packed cat, is preferred. Movies continue to offer a place to go (with or without a date) as the prices continue to climb to four dollars. Passing a Friday or Saturday night without a date is often done at Putt-Putt or wandering around different malls observing those fortunate enough to have a date. Other anecdotes call for blowing a few bucks in an arcade (big names in arcades include “Pac Man” and ‘‘Space Invaders”). Football games still bring about the same school spirit as they have been known to do throughout schools’ history. Some of this year’s games have been followed by soc-hops which offer more to do right here on campus. In a society where junk food rules, the question arises, Where ya eatin’?” Names such as “Wendy’s” and “Pizza Hut” are immediate responses. Proms and homecomings bring about a new variety such as: Fred Gang's,” “Baby Doe’s,” and even Hugo’s.” Eating ritzy or eating junk food, dressing preppy or sticking with basic jeans; together each fad and each fashion have set the environment for promoting memories that will never be forgotten. Shan McDougal 13 On the biology trip, many students are asked to get up before dawn and prepare breakfast for the hungry mob. However, one might be tempted to stop at McDonald’s after watching Max juggle the bacon around. Each year at the country fair, the annual staff sells the leftover pictures to help pay for the banquet and awards. High school consists of more than just sitting in a classroom 3675 hours; many other activities such as football games, dances, Junior-Senior Prom, plays, field trips, clubs, and homecoming are also included. These things, along with academics, make up a part of one’s life that he never forgets. The annual puts in print memories of some of those times, and those times can be looked back upon and laughed at in future years. With the start of a new school year came the realization that Bessemer Academy and Faith Christian School had merged to form Bessemer Faith Academy. The impact of this move was felt immediately. Many questions arose about how certain things would be handled and which laws and guidelines should be followed. However, these questions were secondary in the minds of the seniors, many of whom had been going to their respective schools most of their lives. Many seniors also, already had their class rings. The merge meant a total change which the seniors, surprisingly enough, accepted with little hesitation. This joining together, just as a waterfall meets a larger body of water, meant the end of Bessemer Academy and Faith Christian School. This 1982 Reflections is dedicated to the Seniors, who have worked hard to make their last year one of unity. PEOPLE Keri Cinn Abercrombie Keri Linn Abercrombie Beta 1; Kappa 2. 3; Class Sec. 2; Homecoming maid 2. 3; Miss B.A. Top 20 1. 2, Top 10 3; Choir 3; Honor Guard 1: Color Guard 2; Softball 2, 3; Class Favorite 2 Bose Marie Ash Science Club 2. 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; Pep Club 1,2; Utter Club 1. 2; Class Sec. 1. 3; Choir I. 2. 3; Academic Awards: English. A I. Hist., Civics Law 1; Homecoming I; Basketball Manager 1. 2: Color Guard 2; Majorette 3 Jean Rene Battle Pep Club I; Utter Club 1. 2. 3; Science Club 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; Class V. Pres. 1. Pres. 3; Jr. Miss Crusader 1; French Award 3; Choir 2. 3; Homecoming 2.3; Cheerleader 1,3; Color Guard 2; Annual 2. 3; Society of Distinguished American High School Students Rose Marie Aslt Richard Walker Klackerby Jean Rene Rattle John Allen 'Doan Richard Walker Blnckerby Key Club V. Pres. 3; Utter Club 1.2. 3; Football 1, 2. 3; Wrestling I. 2. 3; Girl’s Softball Coach 2 John Allen Doan Future Farmers of America 3; Annual 3; Football 1. 2. 3; Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 1. 2, 3 Susan Elizabeth Doming Uo 2; Thespian 1. 2. 3; French Club 1. 2. 3: Beta 1; Speech Arts Award 3; Band 1. 2. 3; Trumpet Section Uader 2. 3; Choir 1; Annual 3; Society of Distinguished American High School Students; Billy Mitchell Award Mary Jane Farrington Beta Club V. Pres. 1,3; Kappa 2. 3; Miss B.A. 1. 3; Band 1.2. 3; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 18 SzvilchA Debora Siam Grayson Kandal Scott Headrick Elizabeth {jeannine Harrington flancy Jean Hester William Gregory Harrington Dehorn Elaine Grayson Kappa 2, 3; Beta 2, Sec. 3: Spanish Club 1. 2; Letter Club I, 2, 3; 1st Place Oratorical Speech Contest 1; Miss B.A. 1.2; Volleyball t. 2; Basketball 1. 2; Softball I, 2, 3; Tennis I; Annual 3; Who’s Who Among American High School Students Elizabeth .Icannine Harrington Beta Pres. I; Kappa 2.3. Best Pledge 2; Student Council 3r. High Rep. I,Chaplain 2. Treasurer 3; Spanish Club 2. 3; Pres. Council 1; Cheerleader Head 1,2, 3; Choir 1; Drama 3; Soft-ball 3; Miss B.A. 1. 2. 3 William Gregory Harrington Key Club 3; letter Club 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 1. 2; Boys All State Basketball 1: Football I. 2. 3; Basketball I. 2. 3; Drama 3 Randal Scott Hendrick Spanish Club 3; Football 2. 3; Basketball 2; Baseball 2; Wrestling 3 Nancy Jean Hester Kappa 3 Robert Dennis Hewitt I-etter Club 1. 2. 3; Science Award 1; Basketball 1. 2. 3; Society of Distinguished American High School Students; Who’s Who Among American High School Students Terri Dale Higgins Beta 1. 2. 3; French Club 1. 2, 3; Choir 1; Annual 2. Business Manager 3; D.A.R. Jr. High Citizenship Award Kobert Dennis Hewitt Zerri Dale Higgins SejUonA 19 Richard Hlackerby v. pres.. .Joey Rosser — Pres.. Shan McDuugal reporter; Janet Kelley chaplain; Artie Pennington — pari.; Terri Higgins sec. treas. Officers 20 SejiiohA Thomas Alan Hill Spanish Club I. 2; Beta 1; Key Club 3: Football 1; Thespians 1,2, 3 Carol Collette Hoadley Spanish Club 1; Kappa 2, 3; Letter Club 1. 2. 3; Art Show 1st Place 1; Speech Award 1st Place 1; Soft-ball 1. 2. 3 Donna Gay Holland Kappa 2, 3; Beta 1; Teens for Christ 1; French Club 1. 2; Leo 2; Drama 3; Miss B.A. 2. 3; Band 1. 2; Color Guard 1. 2 James Lamar Howard Key Club Parlia- Zhomas Alan Hill Carol Collette .Hoadley Donna (Jay Holland James Camar Howard John Alar Jinks mentarian 3; Photo Club 1; Football 1. 2; Wrestling 1; Baseball I John Max Jinks Beta 3; Key Club 3; Math Club 3; Annual 2. 3; Football 1, 2. 3; Basketball 1. 2; Wrestling 3 Natalie Jane Jolley Kappa 2. 3; Student Council 1, 2. 3; Class Favorite 3; Majorette 2.3; Mat-Mate 1.3; Band 1. 2.3; Miss B.A. 1. 2. 3 Terry Glenn Jones Band 1. 2.3; Leo 2; Kev Club 3 22 SojvLote Natalie Jane Jolley Zerry Qlenn Jones Jennifer Paige Jordan Kappa 2, 3; Teens for Christ I, 2; Band 1, 2. Sec. 3; Mat-Mate 3; Miss B.A. 1. 2. 3 Jennifer Paige Jordan Janet JCynn Kelley John Henley Kines Edward Myron Cedbetter Janet Lynn Kelley Spanish Club I; Kappa 2, 3; Beta 3; Choir 2. Accompanist 3. Pres. 3; Class Sec.-Treas. I, 2. Class Chaplain 3; All State Choir 2; Mat-Mate 2, Co-Head 3; Miss B.A. 3: Summer Scholarship Birmingham Southern College 3 John Henley Kines Letter Club I, 2, 3; Drama 3; Wrestling State Champion 2, 3; Football 1.2,3; Wrestling 1.2.3; Baseball 1 Edward Myron Ledbetter Beta Club 2; (Moss V. Pres. 2; Science Club 3; Letter Club 3; Spanish Club 3; Academic Awards: Hist. 2. 3; Geometry 2; Biology 2, 3; Football 3; Basketball 3 Marcus Hruce Ceg roue Christopher Kerry Cittle Kelly Ceigh Mann Marcus Bruce Legrone Spanish Club 1. 2; Key Club 3: Football 1. 2. 3; Basketball 1 Christopher Kerry Little Key Club 2. 3: D.E.C.A. V. Pres. 3; 1st Place State D.E.C.A. Competition. Top 8 in County Wide D.K.C.A. Competition: Band 1.2; Annual 1. 2: Society of Distinguished American High School Students; Finalist as Marketing Student of the Year in B’ham; Eagle Scout Kelly Leigh Mann Student Council 1. 2; Thespian 1,2.3; French Club 1. 2; Kappa 2. 3; Beta 1; Key Club Sweetheart 3: Homecoming Court 2. Maid 3; Miss B.A. 1. 2. third alternate 3: Cheerleader 1: Miss Bessemer Teen 1; Miss Merry Christmas first alternate 3; Miss Young America 1; Accept ed at Juliard School in New York; UAB Nutcracker 1. 2. 3 SznioM 23 24 Seniotu6 SerUo'is Bobby Rundnll Martin Class Pres. 2; letter Club 2,3; Class Favorite 3: Foot hall 2,3 Jackie Shannon McDougal Key Club, Sec 3; Annual 2,3; Spanish Club 1,2. V. Pres. 2; Student Council 1.2 V. Pres. 3; Football 1; Statistician (football) 3; Boy’s State Rep.: Society of Distinguished American High School Students; Who’s Who Among American High School Students Kelley Lynne Moore Kappa 2. 3; letter Club 1. 2. 3: Thespian 3; Miss B.A. top ten 3; Volleyball 1. 2. 3; Softball 1. 2. 3: Mat-Male 1. 3; Volleyball tournnment team 3 Jeffrey Scott Moore Key Club 3; Student Council 1. 2; Thespian 3; Basketball I. 2. 3: Baseball I. 2. 3; Football I. 2. 3 Paul Bryant Morris Letter Club 1, 2, 3; Science Club 3: Basketball 1.2. 3; Football 3 Jeffrey Charles Morrow Class Favorite 2; Spanish Club 1; Wrestling 2. 3; Basketball 1. 3: Football 3 Marie Yevette Nichols Art Club I; Leo 2; Choir 1. 2, 3; Teens for Christ 1; Spanish Club 1; Tennis 1 Paul Pry ant Morris 26 SQ.yu.02u Potty Randall Martin Kelley JCynne Moore Jeffrey Cltarles Morrow Jackie Shannon Me'Douyal Jeffrey Seott Moore Mdissa Cynn Mv Carlyn Kadon Olvey Melissa Lynn Nix Kappa 2, 3; Spanish Club 1. 2; Beta 1, 2; Student Council 1. 2; Teens for Christ 1; Class Pres. 1,2 V. Pres. 3; Homecoming Court 3; Miss B.A. top 20 1, top 10 2; Choir 1. 3; Drama 2; Cheerleader 3; Society of Distinguished American High School Students; 1st Place Alabama Speech Contest Carlyn Radon Olvey Thespian 1. Sec. 2. 3; French Club 1, 2; Leo 1; Kappa 3; Beta 1; Miss B.A. 2, 3; Society of Distinguished American High School Students George Sylvester Patterson Football 1, 3; letter Club 1, 3; Science Club 3 Artie Atwell Pennington II Beta 1; Letter Club 1. 2, 3; Key Club Treas. 3; DAR Good Citizen Award for Jr. High Boy; Who's Who Among American High School Students; Football 1, 2; Wrestling 1. 2, 3 Barry Ray Posey Student Council 3; Letter Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 3; Science Club 3; Football 1. 3; Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 2 Tracy l eigh Radney letter Club 1, 2, 3; Beta 1, 2, Sec.-Treas. 3; Class Pres. 1, Treas. 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1, V. Pres. 2; Choir 2; Science Club Sec. 3; Class Favorite 1; Best Batting Average 3; Most Outstanding Cheerleader 1; Best Supporter Clarinet 1; Science Fair 2nd Place 1; Merit Award 1; Majorette 1, 2; Concert Band 1, 2; Beauty Walk 1; Softball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2; Homecoming 1.2.3; Cheerleader 1. Head 3; Academic Awards: Typing 1; Alg. 1 Melinda Elizabeth Reid Kappa 3; Drama 1, 2. Thespian 3; Spanish Club 2. 3; Key Club Favorite 3; Leo 1; Beta 1; Science Fair 2nd Place 1: Miss B.A. 2. 3: Annual 3 George Sylvester Patterson Artie Atwell Pennington JJ Parry Kay Posey Zraey Ceigh Kadney Aielinda Elizabeth Keid Seniors 27 Best All Around Natalie Jolley, Shan McDougal Best Dressed Jack Terry. Melissa Nix Cutest Richard Blackerby, Melinda Reid Most Likely to Succeed Joev Rosser, Terri Higgins Who’s Who 28 SeyUoXA Most School Spirit Doug Sawyer, Beth Harrington Most Popular Kristy Yeager. Mux .links Most Unique Mike Turley. Carol Hoadley Most Athletic John Hines. Kelley Moore Who’s Who SejuC'U 29 Joseph Glenn Rosser Jr. Spanish Club 1; Beta 2. 3; Student Council 3; Math Club 3; Key Club 3; Football 1.2, 3; Annual Editor 3; Class V. Pres. 2; Class Pres. 3: Who's Who Among American High School Students Dougins Ershel Sawyer Leo 2; Key Club 3; Spanish Club 2. 3; Drama 1. 2. 3; Thespian 2, 3; Band 1. 2, 3; Annual 2; APSA Speech Contest, District 2.3: APSA Art Show, District 2, 3; Civitan Oratorical Contest. District 1, 2; GBCS 1st Place Award 3 Joseph Glenn Kosser Jr. Celeste Mary Schillcci Kappa 2. 3; Spanish Club 2, 3; Drama 2, Thespian 3; letter Club 2. 3; Class Chaplain 2; Vollevboll 1,2. 3; Softball 2. 3; Miss B.A. 3 Nancy Lee Scott Teens for Christ 1; Leo 2: Choir I. 2 Marguerite Brenda Sexton Choir 2 Janet Leigh Stewart Beta 3; Class V. Pres. 3; Sec.-Treas. 2: Student Council 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Science Club 3; Academic Awurds: Typing 2, Shorthand 3. English 3, Merit 3; Homecoming 2, 3; Miss Lipscomb 4th 2; Choir 2, 3; Softball 1. 2; Class Favorite 2. 3; Baskctboll Manager 2 Jack Sterling Terry Beta 1; Spanish Club 2; Key Club Pres. 3; Beta Athlete Award 1; Football Most Valuable 1. 2, 3; Basketball Most Valuable 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1. 2 30 Senior j aneij Zee Seott Janet Zeigh Stewart ;Douglas Srsliel Sawyer Celeste Mary Schilleei Marguerite Brenda Sexton Jack Sterling Zerry [Dana Allen Therrell French Club 1, 2, 3; Beta 1, 2, 3; Math Club 3; Thespinn 2, 3; 1981 National Merit Scholarship Semifinn-list; 1981 B’ham Chess Club Champion; 1981 Alabama Chess Federation Champion Michael Theron Turley Drama 3; Football 1. 2 Joseph Daniel Vining Spanish Club 2, 3; Football 2, 3; Baseball 2; Basketball 2; Wrestling 3 Jane Klizabeth Wade Kappa 2, 3; Drama 2. 3; Teens for Christ 2; Mat Mate 3; Volleyball 3; Miss B.A. 3; Science Fair 2nd place 1; Math Fair 3rd place 1; High Hurdles 1st place 1; Mile Bun 2nd place 1; Cross Country Hun 1st place 1; 40-yd Dash 1st place 1; 100-yd Dash 2nd place I Kenneth Trent Wade Letter Club 3; Football 3; Society of Distinguished American High School Students Deborah Faye Williams Spanish Club 1. Pres. 2; Beta 1, 2, 3; Kappa 3; Math Club 3; Choir 1. 3; Mat Mate 3; Annual 2; Who’s Who Among American High School Student Kristy Lynn Yeager Kappa 2. 3; Beta Treas. 1; Cheerleaders in Student Council; Class Favorite 1; Key Club Sweetheart 3; Homecoming Court 3; Miss B.A. 1. 2. .3; Cheerleader 1. co-head 2, 3 'Deborah Jays Williams Kristy JCyun ycay er S UonA 31 Best Conversationalist .John Doan, Janie Wade Wittiest Tracy Hadney, James Howard Most Talented Janet Kelley, Artie Pennington Friendliest Jane Farrington. Bruce Legrone Who’s Who 32 Seniote Most Fun to be With .Janet Stewart, -loe Vining Best Mannered Nancy Scott. Alan Hill Biggest Flirt Randy Martin, Kellv Mann Who’s Who Seru.o'iA 33 Class Poem -M CO C- 0 O u X X cc t'- X c o 3 £ ffl CQ � J2 u. O co e a i c ca a 02 jE r- PM Even though we might not see each other much And tour feelings may not be the same, I wish the best for us all. Laughter without tears and happiness without pain. And though our times together will soon be over, And then our different ways we’ll go. 1 wish the best for us all. Just thought I would lettyou know. So when the day turns into night And our minds drift to the past. We cannot seem to understand how time Hew by safest. And through the times when we’re apart, Thought of friends flow through our minds. And now minutes pass as slowly as a day Like t he sorrows .of saying goodbye. Though every part of leaving here is sad, Saying goodbye to the friends wejve had Is perhaps the saddest of all. Friends we've made along t he wayfeeem closer now t The times we've shared, the ones who’ve Vill live with us forever, cared -i' f j v ml mffl. e WM 34 Senior Class History � - ie 1982 Senior Class has had a fantast ic year so tar. hile many of Iirf came together at Paid School the old hospital building or in Bessemer Academy in a trailer outside the renovated nursing home, class of 1982 was really formed our senior year at Bessemer Faith Academy all started September 1971 at Faith School at the oldjttessemeC-Hospital building, in the first grade, [were young and eager to learn We made so many new friendXhly to see them leave at t he end of year. As time went on. we built, a new school at Coleman Fakes. We were only in the fourth grade I very excited about it. i 'jBu JmF 1j Jion came the adventure of going ihtojjunior hip. This was the best thing Coat could ever happen, or thought. There was winning thespfrirstick at the pep rallies, participai iiSin the fall festival, and big. one —- changing classes. It a) seemed like a dream come true. ‘ Suddenly, before our eyes, we found ouwfelves juniors. It was hard to believdj only one more year, wheh it seems like only yesterday we Were leaning our A. B. C’s and 1. 2,3’s. We had to face it. we were grulvn up and had to learn to take responsibility. Soon it was here, we were big $eni6i . It was re Lexciting because Faith and. Bessemer Academy mdrged. and we became Bessemer Faim Academy. TljAt was only half the excitement. The ordering of. vWs rings, invitations, class pictures,'a d caps uud gJwns all seemed too good to lie true. We also came imbn some of our old school buddies to make our last year perfect. We were first brought together As Bessemer Acadeity eleven years ago in a trailer outside the little red renovated nursing home. We were very mature for second graders: for. the biggest part of pl.-jp ?riod was sneaking between the big Bessemer Academy sijjn. As third graders, we moved to a new huildin jbst up the road. Now we were surrounded by new fople and the luxury of a real classroom. Qur fourth grade year had more hew things in store for us. There was always excitement in but our sixth grade year waA pret As seventh and eighth graders we lion lockers and were able tej use t sense knocked intoAjs by Hying Pi smooth one. even though we used words such as “Tarantula ■ere at a middle age We were big ahots because we had combina-restroom.s for high school students only. That year we had some Pong balls in science, ye were growing into mature teenagers. or we Ninth grade was a new experience; we were freshmen. The iorld seemed to open up for us wiereipally nopniifg up to the world - OiunwiphomWfe year waaftn exciting, but busy year. This was the year we ordered our class nn|s, dragged our bodies jftjfotigaSKifltions,. id built our very first fHmt (the twenty footer). This is ike vt-ar 6 vered the real meaning uffflie word party”. That's when we started and haven't stopped since. In Other Words. wTwen- -lithe category!” Liniors we began reali Tnf that we didn't have much longer t one of t he best. We won the homeeomin ■ iat of the liest proms ir junior year, wfc heart? the news that w s been rivals, we Knew we'Mffo forget al nd become friends with our new class As juniors we beg this year to xn'a hard and'succe At the end Schools hud I , obe year,To me . Although some ofoui : paths have crossed in the past, w tiltiemlx‘r. many gnpcj times we had and memories tfitfctherjf mved a whole new class, not just parts of oth Today i e have nfade it as tv first senior class of Bessemer tfke with i 'H o lectlgvt m nories. and friendships toA| i longer together. (VVcli s really worked hard t competition, and we also worked very thefcie wajh ' Hoora.V for HyMywood. moving with FaCith. Even though our ut that pt it behind us.,We only liad A? v aVc growiKVp as two separate soli 'Is. W ill share. We have made n w friends and to do. « nit we- ll was tough thing.fur us t ademv. We Wave this .scno ol.b tioiuy. We lyave etiine V Y • zr ■8 5 n to S 3 s 1 8. Z S3 � O o 00 CP w a. n X 3 n j Senicti 35 T TT O) £ o o X 2 a? x — 00 irt X i 8. E 3 U 'c c Q 1 o ca C a (A .52 -c F- Last Will And Testament To: Nick’s Cab, we leave Richard Blackerbv’s car. To: Philip Earnest, Jack Terry leaves a full meal with an unstained shirt and a lifetime supply of napkins. To: Anyone Mechanically Inclined, we leave three dilapidated school buses with their parts scattered all over the state of Alabama. To: David Roy, Mike Turley leaves a lesson on finding roadside telephone poles. To: Mrs. Williams, we leave a new menu and new guinea pigs to test it on. To: Teresa Wammack. the senior class leaves a lot of Richs”. To: Jan Blankenship, Rene' leaves another year of saying “All Right Rebels.” To: Kendyl “Grendel” Massey, Jack and Shan leave. To: Julie W. Teresa R.. Natalie and Kelley leave their title of “Queen Princess Clench”. To: Chris Meadows, Nancy Scott leaves another problem to share. To: John Holliman, we leave Max’s “finesse” with women. To: Mr. Rogers, the summer school leaves Richard’s walkin’ and talkin’ coffee recipes. To: T.W. K.P.. N.J. and J.F. leave memories of a wild weekend at Birmingham Southern. To: Michele R., we leave Marie Moose” Nichols’ mud wrestling title and barbells. To: Marcy Bunn, Beth leaves the ability to fight to keep a boyfriend. To: Tracy W Traci C.. Marie Ash leaves “101 ways to get out of Mrs. Reaves’ studyhall.” To: David R. Jeanene P.. we leave Beth Lloyd’s compatibility handbook. To: Kenny Vance, Tracy Radney, Janie Wade, and Debbie G. leave her all alone in the halls of Bessemer Faith. To: Mr. Rogers. Janet Stewart leaves him without a typist. To: Traci Carter. Donna Holland leaves all her love and luck in the future. To: Mrs. Bryant, Melissa. Shan. Jack. Richard, and even Janet leave a lot of paper work and a phone call. To: Bubba B. and Philip E., Scott Moore leaves the book “The Best of Cassie. To: 'I res Bond, Kelly Mann leaves one last mailbox. To: Leigh Ann. we leave a date with directions to find your house on time. To: Bobby Waldrop, we leave John Kines’ body. To: Jan Blankenship, Randy Martin leaves all his love. To: Miss Carper. Comparative Anatomy leaves the unknown “sea lamprey . To: Philip. Melinda leaves a grown man. a turkish prison, and movies about gladiators. 36 Seniotl4 Vi' ftIK s To: B.J., David and J.T.. Shan leaves the titj • M t0M'o '(ihigeT E.. Brenda S. lenvcj; another year to hug Coach Crowson. To: J.W.. D.Ci. leaves all the great memories and thinks tor being the l st friend anyone could ever C ® J m K 4 HwJ trt -e. K 1 ■ S i , Vo: T.R . R.B. leaves a bottle of orange.Mias Clrifro periods! we foojf to go around. memories of Tvping I. Flame Fingers McDou To: Condi Carr. Carlvn leavea a nij ht at the Foreigner concert and the one liner. “I was not! To: Mrs. Syx. Sam leaves a frpy broken fingers and a metronome. Tq: Jack Canada, we leave Ji k Terry's! Army regulation haircut. 4 !. :it-• i X ' To: Slick and fjapaw, N.J. leaves memories ; To: Mrs. Robinson. Robert and Terry leave their great skill and talent to catchmits during government class. ., . . J i • ’■ r r VH| f Lft To: Michele Teresa, Carol leaves alljher love and longlastim: friendship. ,v Tot Christie Meadows, we leavAa co k for her air head. I J J vf i 9 . J t . i E A J KM j 1 PL . • wB ■ aMlkV M v To: Cecil Bunn, Doug Sawyer leales a lifet ime supply of giant teddy bears and to Kaye a different answer ro bus rolf call. s. B MB' V To: Next year’s students, we leavtlmorq ro m in the hall: we’re taking Joey Rossers nose. To: The Dean of Baboon ”C . we leave H iard' abilitN to hit pedestrians in a sherman tank. ip-in night. To: Joanna, Debbie W veMi' er thanks and lovdfcor being Vfa special junior. r isten ... '' v L s fi .SJ I, 1 our high standards of life. To; Kenny Vat ce, JanieleaveSsom'e of those wild $mvirsatiohH,fAbfint someone or something • '• Av j To: Mr. Rpge £, leavf a high limb and a short r elhat is st l in Joey’s trunk. ' - To: Miss Oprpdr. 'ITig leaves .ope jlast “Listen .., L«H k%up here Lis ■ 'id The Senior ul®. wfitefcve tya vJi ttirnpt to live up to r S i r • y. To:' All those special friends’ we the senior.- ot 1982 lea our thanks and love.l f • To Mr. ijJjffloniM JpulSvaft, anchFacultyt we the ffret graduating class of Bessemer Faith Acade- my, leave our’ldveand appreeiatid fer th guidanve, caring and special friendship that you have displayed while preparing-ds for ffiP utur . .1 V e • ;3.v 4 Am 0T fl lbilsib Se Uote 37 This page sponsored by White’s Auto Store, 316 19th St., N, Bessemer, 428-6225 This page sponsored by Weldon Pharmacy, 1280 Hueytown Rd., Hueytown, 491-2805 Class Prophecy IA We the prophets of the p]asl of ’82 welcome you to our ten year reunion held at Doug’s Disco Haven. Owner Doug Sawyer has gone all out to make this night a special occasion for all of us. The food tonight is being catered by Celeste Schilleci who has brought us fine Italian cuisine from her new restaurant Burrelli’s. All leftovers can be sacked by Harry Posev who still maintains the title “Senior Sacker at Food town. John Kines “bouncer fend' MaritflSijk’hoh “mud wrestling queen” have managed to persuade slave driver James Howard. owner jpf Spankv’s Bar f5rill, to let t hem off work tonight. In case of too much excitemenV this evening, we have nurses S an Doming and Carlyn Olvey on hand to give mouth to mouth resuscitation. Wait A Minute! Carlyn s not a nurse! Joe Vining is walking in now with Jane Farrington on one arm and 9aige Jordan on the other? I’m glad Lhey finally got that, straightened out. Mike Turley is suddenly fwalfihed by a rumble at the door only to see Trent Wade, leader of the nationally acclalmW chaiq 11 “S«n8 of Destruction” As we look to the corner of the room, we see Melissa Nix-signing autogfephs in htr book How To Be A Lady and Talk With Your Mouth Full.” Janie Wade has gone back to our old alma mater, BFA. to leach a course on speed talking. Artie Bennington (on crutches ofipourse) hobbles in just in time tosee a clip from Jack Terry’s new fijm 'IPreppie Without A Cauie”. Not paying attention to any of the excitement that’s going on, Dana Therrell argues With Ma Jinks, zoo keeper of the Birmingham Zoo. about the mating habits of the North American Klk. Debbie Williams couldn’t he with us tonight because she couldn’t find a babysitter. Sdhft Moote. owner df “Pic A Lemon” used cars is trying to keep the attention of filnucrmfcs Jeff Morrow and ttjndy Martin who are totally bored with the whole conversation. We wereh’t able tq get in touplwjth f'hrif Little about the festivities of the evening; he seems to have changed his address. Joey Rosier products, “The Nose Knows . Tracy Kadney, president of Abercrombie about the prime lending? rate of husbands o news reporters Donna Holland and Nancy Scott that Rodiej Hewitt were attacked by a crazed hand of camel jockies in tl the room, we see Carol Huadlev running toward us. She se( her hand. Mr. Rogers — what are you doing here? We hj Doan has been making millions off his new sport “Biftl evening are rock stars Richfrd Blackerbv Kelley Moore.1 s just come out witlWa new line of nasal head International Bank, talks to Keri r 40. We have just received word from d bet ter, George Patterson, and Robert Shara Desert. As we look 10 the hack of to he chasing someone with a ruler in c a celebrity in the crowdnonight. Jbhn 1 . Gracing us with their presence this nd Natalie Jolley sipging their new hit yVJ single Three Tunes A Clencher.’.’A arie A4h is presently involved in a cosmetic scandal hut is being well represented by the r nfr wnefl attorney Mian bfill. It sees she ijas caught picketing against Merle Norman cosmetics because of the reaction she gpt from using Loo much of their 'Just peach blush. Melinda Reid and Beth HaHingJon havj just ((fine inlosay hello before they return to South Africa lo continue their crazed man hunt. Nancy Hester and Brenda Sexton will be hack shortly. They stepped outside for jjusf aYnom nt to make an anonymous phone call. Music this evening is being provided by Janet Kelley aqd Ttcty Jones, geest stare on the Lawrence Welk Show. We are hearing them live from W-DTit radio station. Broadcast in Jkhe program is disc jockey Wolfman” Shan ■ McDougal. PicHires.f r the y£a ion are compliments of “You’re In Focus.” studio owqgd and leaking front the bathroom door is Kristy Yeager. It seems erky position. Paramedics Gwen and DaVin%r|ysle are that’s been shaking the building isn't t hander at all, hut aTorwrLeisure Suits Unlimited”. Much toffer ailtprise. we rtg the partv together; this is too good to I )ebbie wo all know and love, arguing over what kind of di d to the top of the business woi£d with stands called The Big Band”. Paul Morris tomes in late, as usu , jfruma board « f Gu Ru I’. Following him. pencil in hand, is his private jptEfoiry j;w «,t . iwtr.17._l l r_ ' operated hv Rerie Bat! r The echo youik e pr that she’s locked her pelvic working with her.now. Th -Randal! Hbadrick’s ilfustt sC Debhfe Grayson,and ( r fibw we S e Uu G egHBB.__________________ the Bnrcc Leg rone has reallw Mmomed f ro$d!ude “ tfVgCrucker m asWtddent w K’ew Mann ................. ballet nuetf r. Charles Barmodikov. 'I ' J uccet'd ;. repU ;ng.Wobi A«tthe feajtivities office to’an end,'wi on his •tKB- l£fnnn is in the spotlight now making her Bn Terri Higgins has -as HuevtowT? A the les vifies O Tjie to an end. wt stop and reoa jail that. w«Ae learned Vtfc w'ouid liket fixpjfefes our ''played, 'ich an fnfpormht-role oin- lives mr m vay debut with tlfr world faim ,up to her title as Most Likely Lpion. ’ve shared togetherand t thft eypl® who have -•S v'Y 38 SejvLctiA This page sponsored by Bessemer Y.M.C.A., 1501 4th Ave., Bessemer, 426 1211 Time Is Flying £ CM in © CM 0) £ o X X 0 CC C 3 -C © CO X s 3 05 -c Cv C CO 0 £ 1 8 S a X 01 5£ CO a .£ 2 Vincc Brown Sherri Barnes Jan Blankenship Michael Brown Morgan Callaway Jack Canada I eigh Ann Clements Traci Carter Sheila Cooley J.T. Dabbs Jay Davis Philip Earnest Ginger Erwin Joanna Garrett Cynthia Honeycutt Lisa Gay 40 JutUosu Lisa Hartline Barbara Hill John Holliman Ue Hyde Kim .lone Brian Kidd Mike l ong Kendyl Massey David Rhodes David Rov Teresa Rov Junior 41 Christie Meadows Jason Morgan Danna Noble Chris Owens How sweet the silent backward tracing! The wandering as in dreams — The meditation of old times resumed. Their loves, joys, persons, voyages, The memories of the past Are gone, but not forgotten. The future is here, the plan of life! With memories and friends. We shall all walk the road of life; Safe and forever remember! Marie Nichols Brian Pitts Linda Peacock B.J. Scales Terry Schrimscher David Shaw Teresa Warn mack Jeff Smith not pictured Allen Russell Mike Russell Ronnie Stephens Cindy Stephenson Kenny Vance David Vinings 42 JuiUoAA Chris Wesson Julie Wesson Tracy Williams Jack Wren ™ John Holliman — Leigh Ann Clements This page sponsored by Braswell Furniture Inc., 1901 1st Ave., Bessemer. 425-1214 Jl. Favorite 4.' CO -4 © 00 04 TT u 4 E 0 r. 5 3 0 £ B -C at Welcome To Senior High Jill Blackerby Kelly Barnes Cecil Bunn Dana Bunn Candi Carr Terri Crumpton John De Freese Byron Foster Sherry Garmon Frank Grayson Tim Headrick Jeff Higginbotham Donna Horn Kristy Monroe Carrie Morgan Payee Mullinnx Marsha Nixon Audrey McClinton -3 3 •c - n o Cfl | 3 Cfl o I fO Q. CP 35 (D £’ a 75 2. $ 3 75 to -3 o 5 cc r� ST 75 I C ' c s 3 — CO CO cn CO Steve Ware Kris Williams Matt Wood Sophomo e 45 David Seals — Michele Rutland FavOtUXeA This page sponsored by Central Bank, 701 S. 20th St., Birmingham 933-3373 Senior High Takes Time Out For A Little Fun This page sponsored by $ YA vs BN : v - s 430 13th St., N. Bessemer, 424 5204 Senior High. CcuicUd6 47 o -C tC CM « « 4) 02 t- s s X 2 1 i. Cj oc a a JC. E- Jessica Broadwater Greg Bullock Kric ( nllnway Beth Cawm Debbie Collins Lori Collins Sheryl Cooley Sonya Costtoy Diane Crowder Mark Clark Jeff Dennis Clay Dupree Stacy Edge Kim Foster Ltrir Hardin Kelly Hester Micah Hart Greg Headrick W ,TT m Charlotte Higginl otham Kip Hogue 48 FtlZAfan l Suson Holly Melanie Honeycutt Wendy Horton Curry Howard Terrie Howell Going Places This page sponsored by Norman Fountain Contractors, 1924 7th Ave.N., Bessemer, 424-8210 •xj s X a 'Z 3 2 £ 2S p r 8 x £- . o c c C j X w £ Kip Hogue Stacy Edge This page sponsored by tangston Citgo, 1331 1st Ave.N., Bessemer 424-9364 50 FkQAlunen FavosUteA Eight Is Great Kevin Garmon Ashley Gassaway -Ion Grayson Sharon Hewitt Tim Horton CO to to l.isa Hottmer Jeff Johns Christi Jordan Pam Jordan Danny Justice C£ Renee Kennedy Cheryl Kirkpatrick John Ix gan Jill McDougal Jim bo Mahaffey Donna Middlebrooks Eighth 51 as n 2 I £ cn to -o CO I eigh Wesley Wendy Wesson .lonnne Willis Terry Winslctt Cheryl Young This page sponsored by Middlebrooks Truck Equipment, Inc., 4101 Bessemer Super Hwy, Bessemer, 424-2232 01 to £ j? S' Facing New Challenges Ruth Ann Abercrombie Christie Allman Chuckie Bell Carolyn Callaway Michele Cherry l.ee Clevenger Lisa Coker Tom Collins Jeff Crumpton i Mollie Clark =r 55’ •a £ n CD 1 I I cr P3 O v; EL O 3 3 © r� =r Jackie Curren Teddy Davis James DeFreese Doug Dellaccio Kelly Edge o up C ■ r 4) CC 72 o -C • T U3 § cj c I—« Cfi Ml C ‘5 2 O c c 8 E 3 « 02 JS 2 c a as 0 .£ 15 E- Angie Glenn Rhonda Gamble Thomas Having Paula .Jones Wendy Hodges Donna Hill Tim Hughes Melissa Moore Mark Maguire Donna Mitchell Bert Moore Barry Parsons Kent Pate Damon Piazza Todd Price Jamie Ray 54 Seventh Robby Ray Wayne Ray Alan Reynolds Julia Richardson Barri Robison hJ Brian Rominc Sherrie Roy Jeff Russell Kerri Sanders Brent Shadrick � ' Crissy Veitch Greg Vines Tom Ward Blaine Williams Terri Williams Seventh 55 v This page sponsored by Cason’s Flowers, 1701 3rd Ave. N., Bessemer, 425-5227 Half Way Up The Ladder Karen DeRoncey Heather Gable I«achelle Gaasaway Sura Grayson Julie Harnaker Ginn Having Wade Hughes Jason Jones Deborah Keith Jamie Kierce Asher Mullinax Dan Newton Susan Nichols Stephen Patterson David Peacock Karen Penn Jason Reid Dew is Russell Debbie Shaw Greg Smith Scott Smith Kim Walls Sharon Williams 56 Sixth Scott Capleton Jack Cason Mark Castleberry Jim Collins Jeff Curren This page sponsored by O.K. Tire Battery Co, Inc., 1701 N. 19th Street 428-0111 SS We’re So Great, We’re So Fine . . Tracy Bigham Terri Blankenship David Bloomer Julie Bruce Lynn Byram Alison Clark Jacqueline Davis Charles Dellaccio Christy Edge Holly Edge Richard Findley Clark French Shelly Hardin Stacee Hart Wayne Having Steve Higginbotham I think the fifth grade is fun. 1 made a lot of friends, old and new. It’s full of laughter. You get to do a lot of new things. It’s hard work in the fifth grade, but I think it’s worth it. You have to study to make good grades and pass but it’s worth it. There is also one more thing great about the fifth grade and that’s the teacher, Mrs. Lushington. I really love the fifth grade. Terri Blankenship Fl th 57 This page sponsored by Billy Arrington Garage, 1420 1st Ave. N., Bessemer, 426-6601 We’re The Class Of ’89 | |C Curtis Howard Chris .lone Boh Keith Randy Knapp •Jason Maguire Sima Mahan Talmadge Patton Amy Pennington Beth Richardson Danny Rosser Donna Jo Schilleci Ginger Smith Steve Smith Puden Vanderburg Paula Watts Susan Young The fifth grade is a nice grade to be in. Math is fun. I learned things that some seventh graders don’t know. We get to start band in fifth grade. 1 like our schedule and that we’re split up into 5 A and 5 B. Being split can also be not so nice. I don't get to see some of my friends. I think fifth grade prepares you for higher and harder grades. It’s fun and I like it. Sima Mahan 58 Fifith This page sponsored by John Swindal Masonry, 2106 3rd Ave. N., Bessemer, 424-1740 siy si si vU k! vX vL� vl sX 1 •! 1 4 'T' T TT™1 i i • 4s 4s 'T' 4s 4s 4s 4s 4s ra.nta.stic rour fc . . . : Shelley Blake Alysia Boudreaux .Jolie Castleberry Amy Clevenger Craig Coppock Amy Crowe Dawn Davis Ruth DeFreese Tonya F.dwards Bubha Farr Johnny Foster Barry Clriffin Kllyn McDaniel Tadd Moore Matt Mu8so Chad Pate Joy Romine Merri Sanders Donald Ray Shiver I like fourth grade because we have harder work. We have more work than last year and I’m learning more. We also have more homework. Fourth grade is getting me ready for fifth grade. We all love our teacher and that helps me in learning. I love school! Riding the bus is different, and I love it! I made some more great friends like Merri, Jolie, Ruth and Dawn. I do love school! Amy Clevenger FousUh 59 This page sponsored by Russell Auto Parts, Rt. I, McCalla, 477-6111 The Best Class In Alabama Ricky Addington Christie Arih Stephanie Bateh Ijine Collins Kim Connell Angela Dellaccio Chris Dunn Michelle Knsor Shea Farr Robin (’.amble Diana Harrell Eddie Horton Randy Johns Kim Kirkpatrick Allison Mantooth Christine Marcum Nicole Parsons Sam Rhea Melanie Russell Alicia Sanders Jenny Sellers Andrea Steinlage Amy Thrasher Kevin Warren Michael Wheeler Scott Young 60 ThOid This page sponsored by Holiday Beach Raceway, 938 7286 vX si sX' L vL v lx si si si sX sX L J t si s si si' s s si p i . super second c : ; Christy Beasley Courtney Brigman David Brown Melinda Davis Amy Gamble Chad GrifTin .loAnna Hassell Melanie .lones Joey Kimbrough Joni Owens Bradley Ray Jeffrey Rogers Michelle Squires Angela Ware Lola Warren April Young Second 61 This page sponsored by Bradley Real Estate, 1913 4th Ave. vl sX v L vl si v 1 v 1 si si sA vl si si si si si si s si % 0 We’ve Only Harney Abercrombie Chris Batch Bridget Brown Stephanie Bigham Brad Bradley Jennifer Carter Christian Connell Luanne Klkins Jason Fisher Rachael Headrick Rebecca Martin Steven Steinlage Adam Waldrop Bessemer, 425-4232 •! X S sX %X si si si s V L 1 si si si si .1 si 1 si j. This page sponsored by Fountain Building Supply, 1924 7th Ave. N., Bessemer, 428-4123 C } T 4- T I £ :£ ;£:+;; £ . . . eJllSt DG UIlI Stephanie Armstrong Kristie Black Brian Crane Roxanne Gamble Jason Hartill Sammy Hartill Jaime Henderson Norma Howard Ryan Kennedy Tina Kimbrough Tashn Reese Misti Rosser Jay Salser Amanda Smith Lisa Vining Rebecca Young UbideAgasUen 63 Working Har Mr. Norton came to Bessemer Academy when the school was founded in 1970. He served as headmaster and coach until a full-time coach was hired in 1973. Mr. Norton does not think the school has changed drastically since it merged with Faith School. “It is really the same situation except with more students, he commented. When asked about his career, Mr. Norton replied, “I have never regretted going into this line of work.” Our principal said there are many benefits to his job. “One thing that stands out in my mind,” he commented, “is my birthday. Several years ago the choir came to my office and sang Happy Birthday to me.” S W Masonry, 2108 3rd Ave 0essemer. 424-U32U (p.65) Peggy Bryant is the registrar. She is married to Bill and has three children, Robin, Tina and Clay. She enjoys camping and spending time with her grandchildren. Roberta Carter is our bookkeeper. She has a daughter Traci. Fishing and needlework are some of the things she enjoys. 64 Admiyu.4 tAcution For You Academy in 1973 after being associate Dean of Women at Auburn University. She has continued as counselor at Bessemer Faith Academy. She believes that the first year of Bessemer Faith Academy has been very successful due to the cooperation of all the students in the making of a great school. She also believes that this school year has been a success because of last year’s orientation, where students of both schools met each other and their new teachers for the first time. When Mrs. Sullivan is not busy planning college night or graduation, registering juniors for their A.C.T. tests, or making schedules, she likes to spend times with her husband. Percy and son. Bill. In her spare time, if any, she enjoys reading, cooking and sports. Midfield Car Auction. P.O. Box 7857, Midfield, 923-6535 CO £ cc i- O a 2? 3 O o Z Teachers With Class Mrs. Sharon Syx teaches choir. She is married to Johnny and enjoys cooking, yardwork, and piano. Mr. Gary Logging is married to Judy and has a son, Adam. He teaches Driver’s Ed. and P.E. and enjoys sports and collecting antiques. Mrs. Faye Bunn is married to Harvey, and has three children, Becky, Bonnie, and Cecil. Her hobbies are reading good books and taking hikes. She keeps study hall and P.E. Mrs. Sally Brinks is our band director. She is married to Greg, and has two boys, Walter and William. Her hobbies are swimming, boating, and music. Mr. Barry Crowson teaches business courses and enjoys skiing and golf. Mr. Keith Thrasher teaches history and P.E. His wife is Debra, and he enjoys basketball and softball. 66 faculty This page sponsored by The Bright Star, 304 19th Street, Bessemer, 424-9444 Mrs. Diane Cashatt teaches science and physics. She is married to Bill and enjoys cooking, needlepoint and swimming. Miss Linda Carper teaches geometry, algebra, and trigonometry and in her spare time enjoys bowling and camping. Mrs. Gwen Carlysle sponsors the annual staff and teaches math. She is married to David and enjoys music, sewing, cooking and in her spare time is a paramedic. Mrs. Debbie Bean is married to Bobby and has two children, John and Aimee. She teaches math and science and enjoys Slim nasties and arts and crafts. Mr. Walt Rogers teaches biology, chemistry, comparative anatomy and physics. His hobbies are music and water skiing. This page sponsored by First Federal Savings and Loan, 1630 4th Ave. N., Bessemer, 428-8472 Karen Connell teaches English. She has two children, Kim and Christian, and in her spare time enjoys growing plants. Jim Courson teaches English and Bible. His hobbies are running, reading, and woodworking. Alice Robinson is married to Jean and has three children, Jane, Chris, and Lila. She teaches history, and she enjoys boating and swimming. Sharon Bryant teaches Spanish and history, and in her spare time enjoys crafts and reading. Her husband is Mike and their child (I mean dog), is Chester. Dorothy Reed is married to Joe and has three children, Keith, John, and Paul. Her hobbies include reading and music. She teaches English. 68 Facu tij Avonell Watson teaches second grade. Her husband is Harold, and in her spare time, she enjoys reading, running and sewing. Judy Clifton teaches third grade and enjoys quilting, reading and counted cross stitch. She is married to Rick, and they have a son. Martin. She is expecting another child in February. June Garner is married to George and has two children. Buck and Rhonda. Her hobbies are skating, swimming, and hunting. She keeps study hall and elementary play. Sue Moore teaches kindergarten and play. Her husband is Bob, and she has a son named Bert. Her hobbies are collecting bells and family activities. Claudia Freeman is married to Michael. She teaches fourth grade, and fifth grade math and in her spare time enjoys ceramics, cross stitch, swimming and sewing. Gloria Lushington teaches science, English, reading and social studies. She is married to Jerry and has two children, Alex and Laura, and enjoys boating, tennis and traveling. Nancy Shelton is married to Terry and enjoys hand work and water skiing. She teaches the first grade. This page sponsored by Hury Auto Parts Co. Inc., 428 19th St. N., Bessemer, 425-2461 Facuttij 69 Mrs. Jo Lee Latham is our librarian. She has five children, Lee Anne, John, Rachel, Judy, and Janie, and in her spare time enjoys hiking, bike riding, sewing, and cooking. Mrs. Linnie Mae Griffis teaches drama. She is married to Jack and has four children, Lynn, Jack, Steve, and Don. Her hobbies are tennis and taking classes at U.A.B. Mrs. Glenda Williams is the lunchroom manager. Mr. Bill Schrader is the janitor. Mrs. Pat Reaves is married to Raymond, and her children are Benji and Greg. Her hobbies are cooking, reading and spectator sports. She keeps study halls. The lunchroom is staffed by Mrs. Bernice Quinn, Mrs. Anne Tracy, and Mrs. Judy Having. 70 VacJi tij SPORTS The volleyball team struggled through a bitter season with a record of 9-19. The girls practiced every afternoon with their captain, Kelley Moore pushing them to try their best. Toward the end of the season the team showed a lot of improvement as they won the last several games. With coach Debra Thrasher’s love and understanding, each of the girls became friends as well as good teammates. As the season came to an end, Kelley Moore was without a doubt recognized as the star player who brought in 70 points for the season. Two rookies, Charlotte Higginbotham and Maria Schilleci, were also very high scorers. These two girls will definitely benefit the team in the years to come. Spike It! 72 J0ttdijbaXZ This page sponsored by Herb .Jackson, 630 .Jefferson Ave., 428-9143 Scores BF-Op West End (away) 1-15 Autauga (away) 9-15 15-11 16-14 6-15 9-15 Tuscaloosa (away) 4-15 Hooper (away) 10-15 15-7 11-15 15-11 Jackson (away) 9-15 West End 2-15 15-9 15-12 4-15 1-15 Grove Hill (away) 1-15 Hooper (away) 13-15 15-17 15-10 Tuscaloosa 5-15 16-18 13-15 Grove Hill (away) 3-15 9-15 Carlyn Olvey, Melinda Reid, Jcnni- jf fer Crumpton. Charlotte Higgm £§ botham. Sonya Co sey, Christy Reid. Marin Schilleci. Not shown Kelley Moore — Captain. VoU ijbaU 73 This page sponsored by Dabbs Florist, Inc., 3135 Warrior River Rd., Hueytown, 491-7224 Rally Was Great” The cheerleaders came off the field hot and tired but thrilled that the Rebels had defeated Coosa. “Games like this make it all worth it, stated one of the girls as she left the field. “We practiced 4 days a week 2 to 3 hours a day during the summer, and I wasn’t sure I would make it. The merger between Bessemer Academy and Faith School caused conflicts at first, but as some of the cheerleaders said, everything worked out for the best, and they made a super squad. It was awkward at first, replied Rene' Battle, a cheerleader from Faith. “We each wanted to do our cheers, and our styles of cheering were different. Also we were mad about having to give up so much, but as the season progressed things got better. Tracy Radney, also a cheerleader from Faith, commented, “We were not used to having so many uniforms, and my mama is still raising Cain about the prices. The girls started practicing in the summer to prepare for clinic and attended clinic at Huntingdon College. “We won a red ribbon, which is excellent our first night of camp, and I felt like we could have done a lot better. The rest of the week we won superior blue ribbons,” quoted Kristy Yeager, head cheerleader. “Camp was the hardest thing I have ever been through. It was all work and no play during the day, but we had fun at night.” As the season began the cheerleaders planned their first pep rally, wrote pep notes to all of the players and made the goal post sign. “Our first pep rally was great,” replies Kristy. “The student body was pepped up, and the band supported us.” I was scared to death;” emphasized Tracy, “at Faith we weren’t used to having such loud pep rallies. It was really different. 74 Ck£eAle.adeAA “Our First Pep sr w •o 1 CO I 3 I 8. by Dixie Datsun, 3430 Bess. Super Highway, Bess., 428 6314 Clockwise are: Kelly Mann, senior; June Hughes, sophomore; Rene Battle, senior; Celeste Schilleci, senior; and Janie Wade, senior. Top to bottom are co-heads: Tracy Radney, senior; Beth Harrington, senior; Kenny Vance, junior, and head Kristy Yeager, senior. “At first, we were not supported as much at the games, and that made cheering twice as hard;” stated one of the girls, “but near the end of the season things picked up. The cheerleaders usually travel to the games on a bus, although they occasionally go in cars. “We hate the bus rides, and unfortunately we can’t ride with the football players. The girls have given the football players pep notes, candy, and parties including a pizza party at Shakey’s. “We enjoy doing things for them, and they sure don’t have any room to complain, replied Tracy. “We have really worked hard for them all season.’’ “Cheerleading takes up a big part of my life, and it is one of the most important parts of my high school. As the season comes to a close some of the girls are saddened that it is over, and some are looking forward to next year, but they all agree that those special high school years wouldn’t have been the same without cheerleading. Sherry Garmon “It Was Awkward At First” Cho.QAZ2JXd.Vi6 75 “Practice for Clinic Was Murder!” Still flashed with excitement after winning Overall .Jr. Varsity Squad” at camp are: Lori Collins. Kerri Sanders. Cami Roe, Mrs. Shelton Sponsor. Cindy Thrasher. Angel Ethridge, Kelly Hester; .Jill McDou-gal, Kelly Edge. Stacy Edge. Sharon Hewitt. Wendy Wesson. The B.F.A. cheerleaders were accompanied by all other private schools over Alabama at Huntingdon College. They worked as a team in the game competition to find which school had produced the best cheerleaders. This clinic was sponsored by the Universal Cheerleading Association to inspire the different squads to strive to better themselves. “Practice for clinic was murder, but once we got there we had a great time .. especially at night, the only time we got to rest,” said Cami Roe. The squad was presented with seven superior ribbons and the title of the number one squad over the whole Jr. High division. The cheerleaders practiced two and a half hours a day, three days a week. Cami Roe. head cheerleader, laughingly claimed, “Everyone was yelling at each other,” which may have been a result of the extremely hot weather that the whole squad agreed made practice uncomfortable. This page sponsored by Moore Coal Co. Inc., 129 4th St. N., Bessemer, 424-2705 C tCGA CflrfC tA 77 Time Out For Football Pickens BFA 0 Opp 17 Hooper 33 0 West End 35 0 Marengo 12 7 Sumter 34 0 Glenwood 7 7 Tuscaloosa 20 0 Shelby 22 12 Coosa 40 7 Macon 6 14 Marengo — playoff 6 20 -C ■ 0) aS 2 CC : o . c .c — — -1, s “ C O c - is T. w S i ill 2 § j r « c 3 78 Footbatt Strains and pains .Juniors: .Jay Davis, Mike Russell. Bubba Brown. David Vining, Morgan Callaway. Stickers and buttons, candy and pep notes, the hankering for that pre-game meal are all parts of game day for the high school football player. The halls are paraded by students in Rebel game jerseys and cheerleading uniforms. Most players refer to a Friday during the season as one of the better days of the week; for others, such as John Kines, offensive back, it brings a load of frustration and anxiety. Kines left the field as the Rebels took on Shelby Academy, the game in which he received an arm injury. When asked what his thoughts were about the injury he replied. “I wasn’t gonna get to play in the Homecoming game ... that was disappointing because it was gonna be my last Homecoming.” Kines was right; he watched from the sideline. For Kines the pain of the actual injury wasn’t as had as the after effects it brought with it. ‘‘I worked all summer with the team ... and then I didn’t know if I was gonna get to play. Summer practice is the first step in putting together the jigsaw puzzle that later becomes a record winning team. Morning practice began at 8:00 and lasted until 10:00. The players usually evacuated the school grounds soon after practice was over with the thoughts of the afternoon practice in mind. The miserable heat that accompanied each afternoon practice was just another influential factor that the players had to overcome. Dust from the baseball field filled the nostrils of the team as each play was repeated. This two-a-day dustbowl style practice lasted for 2 weeks. For the first time since the spring jamboree, the team found what positions needed to be filled because of the large number of seniors that left from the year before. These efforts were rewarded at the end of the season when the Rebels received the invitation to the State Playoffs. Shan McDougal This page sponsored by Red’s Stop and Go, 1301 Eastern Valley Rd., Bessemer, 425-0120 VootboM 79 Tackles And Touchdowns Is it really worth it? “Yes, you meet new people, and it’s exciting playing when you know there is a crowd of people watching you,” Joe Vining answers. “Yes, you learn how to sacrifice for a cause. This helps you overcome obstacles in life,” adds Scott Moore. “Yes, you learn how to cooperate and be a part of a winning team, James Howard says. “Yes, it’s my favorite sport and it’s good exercise. It keeps me in shape,” Scott Russell replied. Kip Hogue states, Yes, my love for the game can carry me through any type of rough practice. It all pays off when you’re on the field giving it your all and score a touchdown. Freshmen — Craig Hoy. Kip Hogue, Scott Russell. This page sponsored by Fred’s Clean Used Cars, 1701 4th Ave. N., 424-9224 Chevr 80 FootbaZt — Another Season Begins Unlike most extracurricular activities. Varsity football practice preceeds the first day of school by two months. Aware of their football careers closing to an end: Joe Vining, James Howard, John Doan, Randal Headrick, Richard Blackerby, Max Jinks. Evident by the facial expression. Max exerts all energy into a punt. Rosser proudly returns to the sideline to receive greetings from the team following an exceptional play. Football 80A The struggle for yardage is over; the ball is meaninglessly placed on the ground. Jay listens to the coach’s preplay plans. The ball is snapped and instantly the Rebels are in motion against the West End Crusaders. Randy plays the role of a sideline spectator observing the team’s performance. Jay, after searching, makes a break for the desired yardage for a first down. 80B FootbaZZ i The whistle signifies the end of another rushing attempt. Max gives his own advice from the sideline point-of-view. Jack goes for glory in the endzone with a 3-yard TD, which contributed to a 34-0 victory over West End. Richard takes a “breather” as the offense runs through another series of plays. 80D VootbaU The athletic eye searches for progression in yardage while his ear listens for the shrill cry of the referee’s whistle, all part of the game as Kines is dragged to a stop. Proving their leadership qualities during their last football season are: Jack Terry, John Kines, Bruce Legrone, Randy Martin, Artie Pennington, Joey Rosser, Scott Moore. Jay Davis congratulates a fellow sportsman in the endzone after a prominent scoring attempt that aided a winning season. Offense undergoes last minute preparation just prior to entering the field. The chance of a pulled muscle is reduced just before the kick off as all players take part in a brief exercise ritual. This page sponsored by State Farm L.C. “Dog Garner A-gent, 1120 N 19th St., Bessemer, AL. 424-3453 Footbntl 81 Junior Rebels Coosa Valley BF-Op 33-0 Shelby 12-6 Coosa Valley 28-0 Cahawba 6-26 Shelby 22-12 West End 0-28 Cahawba 14-6 Freshmen — Roger Turley. Greg Bullock. Scott Russell. Kip Hogue: Dale Norred. Eric Callaway. Rodney Turley. Craig Roy. 8th Grade — Scott Pate, I-ee Musso, Tim Horton, Jeff Johns, John Logan, Mark Newton. Ashley Gassaway. 7th Grade — Mark Maguire, Joey Higginbotham. Thomas Having: Jeff Russell, Wayne Ray; Tom Ward. This page sponsored by Jeffs Floor Coverings, Inc., 320 Brooklane Dr., 491-3201 82 M. High Footbatt •or TH 83 tBCI MB 3 This page sponsored by Precision Grinding, 2101 Wenonah Oxmoor Rd., Birmingham, 879-2491 ||3 - c a 2| 2 X u .2 !5 =50 i Dribble It, Pass It, We Want A Basket! This page sponsored by State Farm Insurance (Carl Burchfield), 1357 Huevtown Rd., Huevtown, 491-3893 Batk tbcilt 85 Shelby (Away) Berney Points Shelby Talladega Tuscaloosa (Away) Coosa Valley Minor (Away) Cahawha Berney Point (Away) Pickens (Away) Shelby (Away) Minor Christian Tuscaloosa (Away) Berney Points Talladega (Away) Coosa Valley (Away) Pickens (Tourn.) Cahawha (Away) Talladega (Tourn.) Minor Christian (Tourn.) Berney Points (Tourn.) BF Op 40-44 43-44 46 42 47-61 28-65 46-38 57-75 75-25 49- 39 11-56 35-55 43-51 30-57 30-32 59-58 50- 53 37-45 73-47 50-48 42-65 45-47 _c 0 1 i «3 2 OS 0 i i c © s| 5 3- co . Is £ David Rhodes, .lack Terry. Robert Hewitt. John Holliman; Scott Moore. John Doan; David Shaw. B.J. Scales, (page 87) Frank Grayson. David Seals. Rodney Smith. 86 Bcuk tbcitl The rhythmic dribble of the basketball began echoing through the crowded Bessemer Faith Academy Gymnasium in Mid-November. It was the sound that would accompany the gym through the early months of 1982. The team summoned crowds to the wooden bleachers at least once a week. They (the team) consisted mostly of new players obtaining the experience needed for future teams. Meanwhile the seniors couldn’t pull out the overload that had been thrust upon them. Could this young age have put the Rebels at a disadvantage? BcukeXbatL 87 This page sponsored by Bessemer Oil Company, 2701 8th Ave., N, Bessemer, 424-2970 The error apparently fell somewhat in the player combination. “We just don’t have any key players” stated Jack Terry. The team was hungry for the past-time taste of leadership. With spirits lower than usual, neither Coach Crowson nor his players gave in. Two scheduled practices during the Christmas holidays tributed to the victory over Coosa Valley the night before school resumed classes for the second semester. Following the Coosa Valley defeat, the team encountered Cahawba on their own court where they won another high scoring victory. The Coosa Valley game was a prelude to a streak of winnings for the team. The road trip to Berney Points provided a close game all the way up to the end that ended with BFA containing a 6 point lead. 2 Points More . . . Debbie Clements; Ree Reeves, Pam Patterson; Maria Schilleci. Tracy Williams; (linger Erwin, Callie Campbell; Coach Thrasher. .Jeanenc Patterson. Linda Peacock; Carolyn Callaway, Tracy Radney. Cahawba (Tourn.) BF-OP 6-30 Coosa Valley (Tourn.) 19-20 Warrior 13-28 Talladega 18-4 Tuscaloosa (Tourn.) 11-15 Coosa Valley 24-20 Cahawba 17-24 Berncy Points (Away) 23-22 Pickens (Away) 18-62 Warrior (Away) 36-18 Tu� cnloos8 13-23 Barney Points 8-10 Herney Points (Away) 35-19 Talladega (Away) 28-11 Coosa Valley 30-37 Pickens 21-48 -3 zr •c as TC a vs 1 3 fi C i n o. :r n c 3 E. CL 3 c c -% m 0 c — 00 � - CO -I a. eo Z 33 1 o 3 o — to 00 k o -o 89 Coach Thrasher. Craig French, Scott Pate. Kip Hogue. Lee Musso; Jon Grayson, Mark Quinn. Terry Winsletl, Mike Tracy, Jimbo Mahaffey, Mark Clark; Wayne Ray. Thomas Having; Bert Moore, Mark Maguire. Craig Roy. This page sponsored by E-Z-Rent-It, 218 Midfield St., Midfield, 923-6333 90 J i. tUgh B uke boi£ BF-Op 622 17 16 10-68 13-14 42-48 36 37 22- 29 26 49 26-32 16-33 33-31 30-46 32-35 38-43 23- 35 24- 39 26-40 Shelbv Talladega Tuscaloosa (Away) Coosa Valley Minor Christian (Away) Cahawba Berney Points (Away) Pickens (Away) Shelby (Away) Berney Points Minor Berney Points (Away) Coosa Valley (Tourn.) Talladega (Away) Coosa Valley (Away) Pickens Cahawba (Away) Jn. High Basketball 91 Tuff Stuff (Team shown on page 93) Max .finks; Scott Upton. Morgan Callaway; Byron Foster, Michael Fitts. Richard Blackerby, Jeff Morrow, Chris Wesson. Matt Wood; Gary Edwards. Tom Ward, Kevin Garmon. Dan Newton, l,ewift Russell: Dale Norred. Eric Callaway. Ashley Gassaway. Mark Newton. The first wrestling team began its season in 1975. In 1980 Coach Loggins took over as coach. In his first year as coach, he and the team brought home a second place trophy in the APSA State Wrestling Tournament. This year’s team looks even more promising. Wrestling usually begins the first Monday after football season is completed. The first week of practice consists of running, running, and more running. This is to start getting the wrestlers in shape for that first match. After the first week, the wrestlers move to the mats and begin learning moves and combinations, what to do and what not to do. The wrestlers continue their training from November to February, through many matches to the final state tournament. Each wrestler works very hard, not only for his own ranking in the state tournament, but also for the ranking of the team as a whole. Max Jinks The Main Event The mat mates cheer for the wrestlers. The girls try out in September and those selected begin practicing in November. They are required to stay after school in the afternoons. Kelley Moore is head cheerleader, and she is responsible for teaching more than fifty cheers to the girls. According to the cheerleaders support at the matches is picking up, as it hasn’t been a very popular sport in the past. The cheerleaders write pep notes and give candy to the wrestlers to boost their morale. The cheerleaders say that the wrestlers work very hard all season and they deserve any support they can get. Teresa Hoy. Joanna Garrett, Michele Rutland Carlyn Olvey, Paige -Iordan; Melinda Reid. Debbie Grayson. Kelley Moore; Natalie Jolley. Jane Farrington. Kelley Moore - Head. Paige Jordan — Co-Head. 94 Mat AKoJtUi This page sponsored by Roy Lumber, 1405 1st Ave., Bess., 425-5934 PAST TIMES Where we spent our time 4w 0y This page sponsored by The BFA Singers and Glee Club The B.F.A. Singers and the Junior High Choir have shown what love and a lot of hard work can do this year. They have performed at nursing homes and at the Singing Christmas Tree located at the Western Hills Mall. The B.F.A. Singers sang at the Lions Club and the Kiwanis Club during the Christmas holidays. Their spring program consisted of a show of songs from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. Also, they are doing “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” with the drama department. 96 ChoiA Pianist — Janet Kelley. Director — Mrs. Svx. .V_____ Altos — Marie Nichols, Audrey McClinton, Leigh Ann Clements. Mercy Bunn. Lisa Hart line. Lisa Gay, Dana Bunn. Terrie Howell. Dunna Noble. .Janie Wade. Christi Hov. Melissa Nix. Maria Schilleci. Charlotte Higginbotham. Susan Holly. Kim Foster. Terri Crumpton. Wendy Horton. Tenors — Micah Hart, Allen Russell. David Vintage. Byron Foster. Brian Pitts. .Joey Rosser. Bnsses — .Jason Morgan, Chris Little, Bruce Ixrgrone. Artie Pennington, Acott Upton, Rodney Smith. Greg Harrington. Alan Hill. Max Jinks. Sopranos — Celeste Schilleci. June Hughes. Beth Harrington. Jessica Broadwater. Stacy Edge, Ree Reeves. Cami Roe, Marsha Nixon. Beth Cason. Lorie Hardin. Lisa Humphries, Donna Holland, Cindy Thrasher, Kelly Hester. Cynthia Honeycutt, Vicki McCombs, Debbie Williams. Keri Abercrombie. Shown Riley. Sherri Barnes. Cathy Bell. Clxoin 96A We’re The Best, ’Cause We Worked Our Best 96D Band Head — Natalie Jolley. Tracy Williams. Jane Farrington. Natalie Jolley. Kim Plummer. Fraci Carter, Donna Middlebrooks. Jennifer Howard, Paige Jordan, Sheila Cooley. Missy Smith. Cindy Schrimschor. Renee Kennedy. Co-head Sheila Cooley. Traci Carter The new Bessemer Faith Academy band began the season in July by learning the basic musical skills and marching maneuvers. Most students were young, inexperienced, and spent many hours rehearsing. The band has shown great progress in combining the two schools — Bessemer Academy and Faith School. Bessemer’s band was organized six years ago and achieved superior ratings in last years’s competition at Auburn. Faith’s band was established in 1979 and participated for its First time in the Bessemer Christmas parade. The Field presentation consists of the marching band, majorettes, and flag corps. The auxiliaries earned superior ratings at a week-long summer camp. Majorette Sponsor — Mrs. Freeman; Flag Corp Sponsor Mrs. Carter This page sponsored by Hueytown Fabricating Inc., 1233 Love St., Hueytown, 491-3896 Band 97 Pam Patterson. Doug Sawyer; Robby Ray, Jackie Curren, Ginger Erwin, Cheryl Kirkpatrick. Kim Jones; Mollie Clark, James Long; Paige Jordan, Terri Williams, Jana Lagrone, Kim Swindle, Natalie Jolley. Jeanene Patterson — Drum Major. I ee Lipscomb, Stephen Patterson, Terry Schrimscher, Matt Wood. Clay Dupree. Susan Doming, Terry Jones, Cecil Bunn; Michael Lipscomb, Bert Moore. 98 Band Chris Owens; Murk Smith. David Roy. Jack Wren. Alan Reynolds: Mary Veitch. Sheryl Cooley, Jon Bell. Officers Susan Doming (v. pres), Natalie Jolley (pres.), Jane Farrington (trees.). Doug Sawyer (librarian), Paige Jordan (sec.). Tracy Williams. Donna Mitchell, Jane Farrington, Kim Plummer. Jeanene Patterson, Crissy Veitch. Band 99 Politicians Of The Future? Officers — Kelly Hester, ('ami Hoe, Sherry Garmon, Debbie Grayson. Melissa Nix; Leigh Ann Clements. Shan McDougal. Sponsor — Mr. Rogers. 7th and 8th grade representatives — Cindy Schrimscher. Sherrie Roy; Kelly Edge, Terri Williams; Joey Higginbotham, Scott Pate, Jeff Russell; Debbie Clements. (p. 101) 11th and 12th grade representatives — Shan McDougal, J.T. Dabbs. .Joey Rosser, Jack Terry, Richard Blackerhy; Leigh Ann Clements, Kristy Yeager. Natalie Jolley, Beth Harrington. Teresa Roy. 9th and 10th grade representatives — Tres Bond. Cecil Bunn; Cindy Thrasher. Scott Upton, Stacy Edge; Kelly Hester, Jessice Broadwater; Audrey McClinton. June Hughes; Eric Callaway. Sherry Garmon. Cami Roe. Wendy Horton, Mark Rhea. Melissa Nix; I eigh Ann Clements. Sherrie Roy; Kelly Edge, Terri Williams; Joey Higginbotham. Jeff Russell; Debbie Clements. The student government started its active duties in the spring of ’81 with a student orientation. This gave prospective students a chance to take a look at the building that would soon house the new Bessemer Faith Academy. Following the assembly in the gym, the councils from both schools (B.A. and Faith) met to discuss problems that could arise and possible solutions to those problems. The Bessemer Academy SGA had been a member of the APSA Student Government Association for many years, and this association requires elections in the spring, so B.A. had already elected officers. To some this seemed unfair; to others it showed the power and importance of the Student Council of B.A. In order to resolve any problems that could occur, the officers met and decided to open membership to a large number of the 81-82 student body which exhibited an even more democratic system. Each club, organization and homeroom was asked to elect a representative along with a president for membership. 100 Student CounctZ This page sponsored by W.S. Shivers Son Clothing Co., 105 19th St., N, Bessemer, 425-1524 Decisions, Decisions The new year began with another orientation that offered personalized name-tags for each student in high school. The student government provided a Soc-Hop after the first home game, followed by many others. Magazine sales were used as the major money-making project that supplied funds to sponsor homecoming with the first ever, Rebel Rouser . This social contained a bonfire with live entertainment from a local Bluegrass band and the BFA Singers. Homecoming festivities included a dance following the game with the well-known “Revolver playing the best dancing music. The council also worked hard to provide religious assemblies for grades 7-12. The council worked hard and strived for efficiency in order to be the most productive for all the students of Bessemer Faith Academy. Studying Study, study, study It is an honor to be selected as a member of the Beta Club. All members must maintain a 3.5 grade point average and show outstanding leadership qualities at all times. This year, the club plans to go to the state convention in Montgomery on April 16, 17 and raised money by selling candles in October. Also, the club plans to tutor students after school. Seniors — Dana Therrell, .lane Farrington, Debbie Williams, Janet Kelley. Debbie Grayson, Max Jinks; Terri Higgins, Joey Rosser. Sophomores — Kelly Barnes, Sue Quinn. Kris Williams, Sherry Garmon, Amanda Scott. President and sponsor — Joey Rosser, Miss Carper. Officers — Sherry Garmon (records), Debbie Grayson (sec.), David Rhodes (v. pres.), Joey Rosser (pres.). Jane Farrington (treas.), Terri Higgins (records). Juniors Christie Meadows. Jan Blankenship, Shelia Cooley, David Rhodes. 102 BeXa Can Make It Happen Brain drain Are you wonderng “How do I get in Jr. Beta?” First of all, you are required to have outstanding citizenship and excellent academic achievement (B + or above) since this is an honorary club for scholastic achievement. Then you are tapped in at the annual ceremony. Is your next thought “What do I do after I get tapped in?” The members visit nursing homes during the holidays, give a reception for the faculty, and to end the year, there is always that fun-filled trip in May to Six Flags Over Georgia. 8th {trade (at left) — Mike Tracy; John I.ogan, Scott Pate; Leigh Wesley, Mark Newton. Danny Justice; Lisa Hosmer. Jon Grayson; Christi Jordan, Judith Dabbs; Debbie Clements. Officers — Cami Hoe (pres.), Jessica Broadwater (sec.), Stacy Edge (v. pres.), Mrs. Cashatt (sponsor), Debbie Clements (chap.), Ree Reeves (treas.). 9th grade — Cami Roe. Ree Reeves, Jessica Broadwater, Stacy Edge. Jn Beta 103 Reflections Staff “Working to preserve memories Sherry ('turmoil copy, Jessica Broadwater copy, Marie Ash typist, Melissa Nix typist (not pictured). This page sponsored by Bessemer Tobacco and O CD 3 Q. 2801 Warrior River Rd., Garywood 104 Annua . Staff “Mrs. Carlsyle, where are those pictures I asked you for? I told you I need them today.” An irritated staff member bounds across the room and knocks down everything in his way to receive an explanation for the delay. “Mrs. Carlysle, if someone doesn’t help me with this layout I am going to tear it up and throw it in the trash.” Our overworked and underpaid ringleader, Gwen Carlysle, listens to this daily, much to our amazement. We all naively tried out for our staff positions in May by writing trial copy and drawing a layout. Once on the squad of talented, dynamic students, we are pushed and prodded to turn in layouts, copy assignments and pictures Clockwise: Mrs. Karen Connell sponsor. Joey Rosser — editor, and Terri Higgins business manager. Mrs. ('.wen Carlysle — S|x� nm� r. Max Jinks. Shan McDoUgal. Item Battle, and Jack Canada (not pictured) — photographers. Clockwise: Layout members are Marie Nichols, Melinda Reid. Kendyl Massey, Sue Dean Quinn. Judy Owens. Jack Terry, and Susan Doming. This page sponsored by Foodtown, 700 N 19th St., Bessemer, 125-8234 (on time) to make a yearbook to please and satisfy every member of our beloved alma mater. Don’t get me wrong, being on the staff has its benefits. We are learning the intricate tricks of the trade” and at the same time producing a book that may mean little to outsiders, but to each of the members of our school it holds the key to the past. Journalism has brought new meaning to staff members’ lives. We spend many hours working on layouts and copy assignments, sometimes only to hear that just won’t work.” We politely agree (some of us do) and begin again. Although we agree it is unethical, we come to school on Saturdays to finish up work that we couldn’t find time to do during the week.” During the summer, we sold ads to pay for our book and after countless turndowns we finally reached our goal of $200 each. Some staff members went to camp in July. They listened to sessions on photography and layouts. I was so tired,” stated Susan Doming, but it was worth it. The best part of the trip was the last day, we never expected to win anything, and we won first runner-up behind Oneonta High School, a much larger school. This being our first year at camp we were overjoyed.” On the lighter side, we enjoy celebrating each others’ birthdays, and we have a yearly banquet. In conclusion, we receive our book near the end of the year and realize that our hard work and multiple efforts have paid off. Sherry Garmon Annual StafU 105 Organization Is The Key To Success Steve Ware, Christ Wesson, Frank Grayson, Terry Schrimscher. Philip Earnest, Doug Sawyer, Morgan Callaway, J.T. Dabbs, David Seals. Key Club, sponsored by the Bessemer Kiwanis Club, is a service organization dedicated to the bettering of the school and community. Organized just last year, the Key Club is designed to help its members feel like they’re doing something worthwhile for themselves while improving the surrounding environment. Walt Rogers, sponsor, offers guidance and counseling with ideas and activities. Randy Martin, Scott Moore, Greg Harrington, Trey Thornton, Robert Hewitt, John DeFreese, David Rhodes, Mark Langston, Michael Lipscomb, Chris Little, Bobby Waldrop, John Doan. John Holliman, Tres Bond, B.J. Scales. James Howard. Richard Blackerby, Shan McDougal. Jack Terry, Artie Pennington Vi � Kristy Yeager. Leigh Ann Clements. Kelly Mann. Melinda Reid. Sponsor — Mr. Rogers. 106 Ket Club Team members: Morgan Callaway, Philip Earnest, Ginger Erwin, Susan Doming, Lisa (Jay. Terri Higgins, Alan Hill. John Holliman, Max Jinks. Brian Kidd, Joey Rosser. B.J. Scales, Dana Therrell, Chris Wesson. Finding the right solution Jefferson State, Samford, Vestavia Hills — these are a few of the tournaments in which the team will participate. How will they do? Co-captain Terri Higgins says, “We have many new members who have worked hard, but they still feel some trepidation, because they have never participated in a tournament before. Co-captain Dana Therrell agrees. The team hopes to win district competition, which will enable them to go to State. They work long hours going over last year’s tests and writing formulas to become experienced at all types of problems. Hath Club 107 After The Air Raid, We Found . . This page sponsored by Calico Corner Beauty Salon, 714 14st St., N, Bessemer, 426-0912 108 Kappa During initiation pledges have to dress up at school, wear no make-up. speak to every member of Kappa, and sing the pledge song every time they answer the phone. Initiation began on September 14th with the formal rush party at Natalie Jolley’s house. That same afternoon after the party, the pledges were picked up and taken to Carlyn Olvey’s house to get their pins and jars. First thing the next morning the pledges were picked up at 6:00 and taken to Hardee's to do a few dead hugs. Thursday afternoon after school they were taken to Loehman's Village, where they had to do things such as: sing, act like statues, and dance. Friday morning they were once again gotten out of bed early and taken to Hardee’s to clean up trays and entertain the customers. Bright and early Saturday morning at 5:00 they were picked up for the final day. All juniors were required to have the pledges at Shoney’s by 6:30 for breakfast; after breakfast everyone went to Kelly Mann’s house to dress them up. Soon after Westlake Mall opened, we arrived with the pledges to make them do imitations of who they wanted for their senior and junior. Everybody was given an hour to eat wherever they chose. After lunch everybody went to Roosevelt Park for the pledges to climb trees and act like dogs. From 2:00 to 3:00 was the “real fun ; it was the highlight of the whole day. Finul initiation took place across from Teresa Roy’s house. All of the juniors begnn getting the goo out while the pledges sang a chorus of Super Freak . Also they entertained us by having one of them lead a platoon and sing a marching song. After it was over, all pledges had to clean up. then they could go get hosed off. The pledges went home with their own junior for the first time to get ready for tap-in. Just as scheduled, tapin began at 7:30 at Kelley Moore’s house. Afterwards everyone went out to eat. most people went to Fifth Quarter or Spats. To end the day everyone was invited to Melinda Reid's for a spend the night party. Each year Kappa holds a doughnut sale to raise money for the leadout, which is in February. Also the money goes to pay for the banquet. The banquet is held in April; its purpose is to muke the pledges official members of the club and also to announce the officers for the next year. Every pledge is required to write her senior a poem and read it aloud at the banquet; this is one of the special moments that a senior and pledge share. Kendyl Massey •Juniors — Kendyl Massey. Cindy Stephenson. Christie Meadows. Traci Carter. .Julie Wesson, Joanna Garrett. Marcy Bunn, Jeanene Patterson. Barbara Hill, Teresa Roy. Leigh Ann Clements. Teresa Wammack. p. 108 Officers — Kelley Moore hist.-rep., Janet Kelley — chap., Beth Harrington — proj. char., Jane Farrington treas., Natalie Jolley — pres., Debbie Grayson — v. pres.. Kristy Yeager sec.. Carol Hoadley pari. Pledges — Marsha Nixon. Audrey McClinton, Candi Carr. June Hughes. Dana Bunn. Michele Rutland. Christi Roy. Lee Lipscomb. Danna Noble. This page sponsored by Polar Meats and Lockers, 1129 4th Ave., Bessemer, 425-2481 Seniors — Debbie Williams, Kelley Moore. Janie Wade, Kristy Yeager. Tracy Radney, Debbie Grayson. Jane Farrington. Terri Higgins. Melissa Nix, Kelly Mann, Donna Holland. Janet Kelley. Beth Harrington. Carol Hoadley. Carlyn Olvey, Melinda Retd. Celeste Schilleci. Kappa 109 We Proudly l.isa Boyd; .lill Blackerby; Michele Rutland, ( andi Carr, Donna Horn. .John Kines. Richard Blackerby, Jack Terry. Thespians — Scott Moore, Kelly Mann, Melinda Reid; Dana Therrell. Carlyn Olvey. Kelley M«H re, Jeff Morrow. 110 Vicuna Vn.ama 111 Sponsor — Mrs. Griffis. Teresa Warn mack, Philip Earnest. Teresa Roy, Cindy Stephenson. Jay Davis. John Hollimun, Jonnnn Garrett. Mike Russell. According to Mrs. Griffis, the teacher, some of the purposes of the Drama Department are to develop communication skills and to teach students about literature and life. It numbers among its planned activities this year several one-act plays and a three-act play. Much work goes into these productions, including rehearsal, costume and set design, lighting, etc. These tasks will be handled this year by one of the largest drama groups ever at BFA. Members accumulating a certain number of points for their work on productions are invited to join the International Thespian Society. And That’s The Way “It” Was What classes we were in when we did it: Favorite class What we did and where Favorite teacher Class you thought would never end . How much it cost: c Gas Movies Jeans Concerts Coke mm Pizza MM Burgers Izods — Albums Who we did it with: Sweet hear!s This page sponsored by ri we did it: ' Dances S Q --------- tof r □---------------- J Favorite hangouts l fiW Memorable events Favorite places to eat What we wore and said when we did it: Fashions Fads ___ Popular phrases What we listened to and watched while we did it: Favorite TV show Favorite movie Favorite song Favorite group 112 What we plan to do in the future: _ Sirminylxam Coll iny Company 841-2653 Time Out For Some South Of The Border Culture The Spanish classes visited Samford University in November to see the Mexican Ballet “Ballet Folklor-ico”. Each Christmas they participate in a Spanish style celebration of “el nacimiento de Jesucristo” by making and breaking a pinata. M. Brown, M. Clark, S. Cooley, D. Collins, S. Cossey. J. De Freese, G. Erwin, M. Hart, L. Hartline, R. Hewitt. C. Higginbotham, S. Holly, M. Langston, M. Lipscomb, D. Norred, M. Odom. P. Patterson. S. Riley. Mrs. Bryant is the Spanish teacher. K. Barnes, S. Barnes. J. Bell. J. Blackerby, T. Bond, L. Boyd, M. Callaway. C. Carr. F. Grayson. B. Hill, A. McClinton, S.D. Quinn. M. Rhea, C. Roy, A. Scott. D. Seals. J. Smith. T. Thornton. B. Waldrop. K. Williams. M. Wood. J. Blankenship, B. Cason, S. Cooley, D. Crowder, S. Edge, K. Foster, T. Headrick, K. Hester. T. Howell, L. Humphries, L.A. Latham, L. Lipscomb. C. Morgan, R. Reeves, C. Roe, N. Scott, C. Thrasher, M. Veitch. Spanish Club 113 This page sponsored by Cahaba Tractor Co., 2411 Highway 31 S., Pelham, 663-1470 This page sponsored by Roland Stewart Insurance Agency, 114 Midfield St., Midfield, 923-7333 Beauty — Seventeen girls all vying for the title of Homecoming Queen. Who would win? There were many different guesses, but no one would know for sure until Friday night. Excitement — Contests all through the week pepped up the student body starting with Hat Button Day. Hats of every kind were sported through the halls, and Mrs. Bryant certainly won, being covered with buttons. Pink purple filled the halls as the Punk rockers made their grand entrance. Wednesday, black suits and narrow ties made up Mofia Day and Thursday, 50's day, consisted of pony tails and bobby socks. Friday, being Halloween eve was Ghost Gobblin Day. Classes work hard all week on their floats and wall decorations based on the theme “Halloween”. Regalia covered the halls as banners were hung and lockers decorated. Thursday night the excitement mounted as the Rebel Rouser began. The choir and the Knipher Bluegrass Band entertianed the crowd. Friday, the excitement and spirit were at a high. Floats and wall decorations were judged and it was announced at t he pep rally that the sophomores had won both, although the seniors won the spirit stick. Friday evening the alumni tea brought back the alumni to be together again. After defeating Coosa Valley the dance was held. Revolver played as the students enjoyed refreshments by the student council and everyone agreed that this Homecoming was truly great! Who is thnt masked man?! Shan McDougal confers with Mr. Rogers before he announces the Homecoming Court to the { ep rally crowd. Gangsters Melissa Nix and Raul Morris participate in the fun of Mafia Day. Punk Rockers Melinda Reid. Jack Terry, Kelley Moore. Richard Blackerby, and Kelly Mann strike a GQ pose for annual staff photographer Jack Canada. Beauty And Excitement Make Homecoming Great! Homecoming Queen Natalie Jolley, with her escort John Hines, attend the Homecoming dance after the gome. Greg Harrington watches as Jeff Morrow fastens together the senior float at Doug Sawyers’ house. Freshmen Court — Kelly Hester. Stacy Edge; Cami Hoe Maid; Sonya Cossey. Cindy Thrasher. The Homecoming Court is announced to the crowd at the football game while the band plays The Way We Were. Homecoming 115 cc C CO 0 X a co Jfi 3 o S °a 3 ■ a X a SP J CQ T. 116 Homecoming Kandy Martin and Richard Blackerby wait as the final minutes of their last homecoming game tick away •Junior Court — Joanna Garrett, Kcndyl Massey. I-eigh Ann Clements Maid. Kenny Vance. Memories of last year’s heartbreaking 3-2 defeat disappeared as the Rebels surged to another victory. Senior Court — Kristy Yeager — Maid. Kelley Moore. Natalie Jolley — Queen. Kelly Mann. The senior parents gave a party at Max Jinks' house where the seniors gathered following the homecoming dance. The record was 6-1-1 and Bessemer Faith Academy was doing an excellent job as a new school in the 3-A Private schools of Alabama. Homecoming was the next scheduled game. In many opinions, Coosa Valley was thought to be a ball club that would certainly donate another victory to the newborn Rebel’s record of wins, as she was tied for 2nd in the APSA. The home team had seen many substitutions during her winning season. John Kines had been alternating between games due to a shoulder injury; he was now accompanied by Randal Headrick with a similiar injury. Bruce Legrone had now entered the Field after nursing an eye disorder back to health. The clock was often stopped due to minor injuries inflicted upon various players of both BFA and her opponents. But now the playing condition of the team was stable. Players held positions they were familiar with and self-assurance was with the team where ever it went. Everyone had predicted a good size crowd to watch the Rebels on their road of success. Ten hours before kickoff, rumors had it that one of the most versatile quarterbacks of APSA would watch the game from the sideline. Davis had totaled a large number of yards in passing and when all else failed, he had managed to chalk up yardage in rushing. But now because he had broken training rules, the process of substitution would again be present. The players and students alike meditated on the affect the absence in the backfield would have on the team’s performance. Would this once thought of “easy win”, become the downfall of a winning season? Just as any other seven-thirty game of the year, the players entered the field relaying pats to the helments and shoulder pads. Morale appeared to be good, but deep within, each player knew the slack that had to be taken out. “The winners put this one away by halftime”, stated The Birmingham News. Jack Terry took the drivers seat at quarterback, scoring in the first quarter on a one yard run and an extra point. Mike Russell scored four touchdowns to show the way for a 40-7 win over Coosa Valley. Homecoming has always held a special meaning; this one held the symbolism of a football team that played as a team and not as individuals. Even though Davis, Kines, and others were missed, the players pulled together to achieve the glory of 7-1-1. Shan McDougal Homecoming 117 PATRON’S LIST Dr. Callahan Fact-O-Bake Hueytown Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey M. Garrett Harold Hand Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Jolley Lipscomb and Lipscomb Jackie McDougal Mr. and Mrs. B.E. Nix Joni Owens Dr. Roe Mr. and Mrs. F. Douglas Smith Mary Smith Ashley’s Sundries and Seeds Drs. Kelley and Thacker P.A. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Wade Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wesson Mr. and Mrs. Vernon B. Williams 118 Patnon'6 LiAt Alabaster Optical I007-A 1st St. N Port of Call Motel Pearson's Auto Pnnnmu City Bench Florida Repair Rt. 2. Box 6ft Bookkeeping, Accounting Management Services 500 S 55th Street HL Boyd Electric Service 1029 Westlake Blvd. TD’s Gun Tackle, Inc. 1637 Forestdale Blvd. Clutter Hut Ceramics 2186 Shannon Road Craft Circus 323 1th Avc. N Langston Motor Sales 809 19th St. N Don Gamble Garage 2406 Morgan Road Lemox Discount Penny Palmer Shop Pharmacy 29 0 18th St. S 300 N 19th Street Lloyle Seymour Jewelry 222 N 19th Street Barber Pure Milk Co. 36 Barber Court Ward-McLure Furniture 1914 3rd Avenue Alabama Antique Auto Rt 8. Box 462 Colophon Volume twelve of the Reflections was printed by the Josten’s American Yearbook Company in Clarksville, TN. Our sales representative was Walta Hill, and our in-plant consultant was Janice Mickle. Our yearbook was printed on gloss 191 paper under the Cameo program. The dimensions are 7% x 10Vt; the book itself contains 132-pages which includes 2 four-page tip-ins and 4 autograph pages. A 16-page summer supplement will be printed in the spring. Two sections of second color are used: Tempo 287 yellow in the opening section and Tempo 199 Rich Red in “Pastimes”. Also, the senior individual pictures, 4 opening pages, and the tip-ins are in full color. The type style comes from the Century Schoolbook family. Body copy was set in 10 pt. while all picture identifications were in 8 pt. Headlines were set in 24 pt., and sub-headlines are 14 pt. The division pages were set in 60 pt. type from the Friz Quadrata family. Senior section identifications were set in 14 pt. using Lydian Cursvie. Design — The cover was designed by the editor using White 534 and Blue 347. The board weight in 98 lb., and there is V6” between boards along with a V2 paper liner. The endsheets are Mars Red 284. The cover artwork and that on page 120 were provided by Greg Turley, a twenty-one year old artist and photographer. • In the opening section, the silhouette artwork was designed by an in-plant artist at Josten’s. The layout designs in the book are basically mosaic with a one pica margin between items. Photography — Four staff photographers and our sponsor and her husband took the pictures which were printed by Belmont Studios, Inc. The Reflections had a press run of 300 copies. Strong and Rov Shell 2497 MorgAn Road Eastern Valley Auto 921 Eastern Valley Road Hilltop Florist 2400 Morgan Rond Honey’s Flowers Gifts 1823 2nd Avenue John Segars Air Control 1315 Eastern Valley Road State Farm (Rick Firestone Rogers) 602 N 19th Street 3052 Warrior River Road CoZophon AcU Once Two , Now Two Friends. 120 Closing The Spirit Of Spring Most will agree that the spirit of spring was officially exhibited on April 1, 1982 (April Fools Day). The warm weather worked irresistably as encouragement for prac-ticle jokes. Which one captured the biggest laugh? Watching Mrs. Williams trying to explain that horrible smell in the cafeteria, the one that resembled fumes from a sewer; or was it looking on as Mrs. Tracy and Mrs. Quinn followed fast and effective orders from their foreman about a quick on-the-spot inspection from the health department. The weather also caused problems for Miss Carper, whose Trig class seemed to take a liking to the back wall while she went on a wild adventure safari in search for the last of a dying breed, “The Overhead Projector. The students really seemed to appreciate Mr. Rogers’ attempt to get away from all the chaos by moving his class outside. For those with afternoon study halls, the springtime offered baseball games and “Funshine. The football field looked like an excerpt from the beaches of California, as lily white flesh was exposed to pre-summer rays. All in all, most of the students at Bessemer Faith Academy seem to really enjoy the spring. Fait lit Tke Sait “Is everybody in? Wait a minute, where is Christi?” The members of the Beta Club left at 8:00 in the Penningtons’ van for the convention and arrived in Montgomery just in time for lunch; Wendy’s seemed to please everyone. After lunch, the group went to the convention center to register. The hotel was the next stop and everyone changed into swimsuits only to find the pool closed, but that did not stop them. The Ramada Inn pool down the street served as a replacement. The following day members heard campaign speeches for state offices and voted that night. After the convention they were entertained by a country band and mingled with other Beta members, then returned to the hotel for “Saturday Night Live” and doughnuts. They left at 8:00 the next morning to return home. Another group to travel was the band who went to Six Flags in mid-April. Although it was raining, many of the band members were determined to ride some of the rides, and after staying under shelter for an hour and a half they were able to. On May 5th the biology class, along with a few juniors and seniors, departed for Panama City, Florida. The purpose of the trip was to collect marine invertebrates. After an eventful journey they finally arrived 122 at St. Andrew’s State Park. They immediately headed for the barracks. Upon entering, a bewildered Audrey McClinton said, “What are frogs doing in the showers?” After a “good night’s sleep,” the group was awakened bright and early Thursday morning for breakfast. Then they lit to the beach to collect, after which the sophomores classified what was collected. After supper they collected some more and were very lucky to find an eel and some starfish. Friday night, the group went out to eat at Captain Anderson's and then to Miracle Strip. Although they were delayed by a mechanical problem, they arrived home safely Saturday night. -V This page sponsored by Port of Call Motel, 15817 West Hwy. 98, Panama City, FI. Shelby BF-Op Talladega 11-0 W'arrior 9-8 Berney Pornts (away) 4-12 Talladega (away) 13-8 Cahawha 15-1 West End Christian (away) 11-1 Minor 1619 9-5 Berney Points 10-9 Tuscaloosa 11-6 13-1 Coosa Valley 11-9 Shelby (away) 3-5 Cahawba (away) 11-1 West End Christian 8-9 Berney Points 1-13 15-3 Carolyn Callaway, Maria Schillcci, Wendy Horton. Pam Patterson, Jeanene Patterson, Coach Thrasher, Linda Peacock. Ginger Erwin, Christi Roy. Sherrie Roy; Tracy Radney, Susan Doming; (not pictured: Kelley Moore. Carol Hoadley, Christy Reid). 124 BF-Op Shelby 2-6 Talladega 0,0 Tuscaloosa (away) 9 7-9 Cahawba 7-12 Minor 0 11 Berney Point 0-1 West End (away) 3-1- Talladega (away) 3 5 Tuscaloosa 5-8 17-22 Minor (away) 1-3 Berney Points (away) 4-3 Coosa Valley 3-2 4-3 Shelby (away) 12-6 Cahawba (away) 10-11 West end 0-2 6-12 Craig Hoy, David Seals, John Doan, Coach Crowson; Scott Upton. Rodney Smith. Barry Posey; (not pictured: Scott Moore, Jeff Morrow. Joe Vining, Brian Kidd, Randal Headrick. Philip Earnest. Morgan Callaway. Terry Schrimscher. Frank Grayson). It's so hot out here! Can’t we call it a day. coach? The softball and baseball teams worked hard all season, and their efforts were rewarded. The players practiced after school and on Saturdays perfecting the not-so-perfect team with which they started. We've had our bad days, but overall I think we've had an excellent season. commented Coach Thrasher. “The practices are not always exactly my idea of fun. but the games make it worth it. remarked a player. The softball team earned its way to the state playoffs but were defeated. I wish you could see the bruises all over my body, that’s the only way to define spring training,” stated an anxious onlooker. It is two weeks of the most grueling torture any human being has ever experienced. These statements may sound like a gross exaggeration to some people, but the players have convinced fans that spring training is definitely not a picnic. The sessions usually begin after spring holidays, and Coach Logginx proves to everyone that football really is tough. He said he was going to get us into shape, hut I couldn’t walk for two days, groaned one victim; I don’t think this is my idea of being in shape'. 125 lend ion 126 This page sponsored by LaCoIe Floral Company, Inc., 1946 Warrior Rd., Birmingham, Al., 787-0617 A nervous excited magic filled the spring air March 20 as 41 girls anxiously awaited the crowning of Miss BFA. All the girls had been interviewed early that afternoon by the three judges, Kay Youngblood, Xan Atchison, and Henry Dube. After the parade of contestants, entertainment was provided by Dwight Burrell. The top 20 were announced, then ten lucky girls took their places as Top Ten. While tabulation determined the queen and her court, Chris Little and Cynthia Honeycutt sang “Endless Love.” It seemed like hours before emcees John Holliman and Philip Earnest announced the four runners-up and the queen. Miss BFA Keri Abercrombie was sponsored by the choir. Miss BFA was not the only title won this year; at the Awards Day presentation many students were presented with ribbons or trophies. The two-hour assembly awarded students’ achievements in nearly everything including arts, crafts, band, choir, journalism, poetry, and sonnets. The junior high DAR citizenship award was also presented. One of the clubs honored was the BFA Singers, for its busy year. They rocked the rafters during their Spring Pops Concert, performing smash hits such as “I’ve Got the Music in Me,” “Beach-boys Medley,” “Big Spender” (with a special guest appearance by Mr. Rogers), and ending with Aquarius” featuring Chris Little’s soulful, energetic solo. This page sponsored by Circle H Western Wear, 224 4th Ave. N, Bessemer, Al., 424-5645 127 Junior Miss BFA was held on April 16, 1982. The girls were divided into three divisions. The winner in Division I was Angela Dellaccio, and the runners-up were Kim Connell and Bridgit Brown. Division II was won by Heather Gable, followed by Terri Blankenship and Merri Sanders. Division III saw Jamie Ray crowned with Donna Middlebrooks and Donna Scott finishing 1st and 2nd runners- up. 128 This page sponsored by Rocking R Ranch. McCalla. Al. Working closely together, the BFA Singers learned the choral score to the musical “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” presented by the drama club. The production was presented two nights, each night having different casts to play Charlie Brown and his friends. The hard work shown through both nights lead to a successful review by all who attended the play. Another club’s hard work shows throughout the year. Student Gov- ernment elected new officers and held an installation assembly in May. The singers received superior ratings in choral competition at Jackson Academy even after the five-hour bus ride on a chartered Trailways bearing posters reading “The Syx Family. Their work was well rewarded by a picnic at Tannehill State Park with cold soft drinks and fifteen pounds of barbeque. This page compliments of George Higginbotham, Attorney. 129 A Nfrjfct On fh louht Each year the juniors really work hard to make the prom one of the most exciting events of the year. After working all day Saturday and Friday afternoon, too, things really began to shape up. All the signs were hung, all the tables were decorated, and the seating was arranged. The band “Tellu-ride” (one of the more popular groups in Birmingham) arrived early to set up their equipment. Before coming to the prom most couples dined at “The Club,” “Fred Gang’s,” or “Rossi’s,” and arrived around 9:30 or 10:00 ready to dance to the sounds of their favorite songs. At 10:30 the seniors and their dates were recognized and had their own special slow dance dedicated to them, the theme song “Birmingham Tonight.” Around 12:00 things began to wind down, and everyone either went to breakfast parties or swimming parties. 130 This page compliments of Walta Hill,Publications Consultant, Josten’s American Yearbook, Co. This year the Kappa Banquet was held on April 11 at the “Bright Star.” Everyone “munched out” to a delicious meal consisting of steak, baked potato, salad, and a mouth-watering piece of chocolate pie. Afterwards, poems were read aloud by each pledge to her senior. Next, after a long-awaited year, the pledges became official members. The officers for the 1982-83 year were announced and installed, which in some cases brought tears, while in others brought sighs of surprise. Awards were also given at this time. Lee Lipscomb and Michele Rutland were Best Pledge, Julie Wesson — Best Junior, and Natalie Jolley — Best Senior. This page sponsored by Shafer Apothecary, 2nd Ave., Bessemer, Al., 425-3211 131 The Kappa Leadout is a formal dance sponsored each year by the juniors of the club. Work began Friday afternoon when the pledges stayed after school to clean up the gym. By 9:00 Saturday morning the juniors were setting up tables, painting signs, and blowing up helium balloons. The bright, colorful balloons really made the gym look like “A Night at the Circus.” Before dancing to the sounds of “Vagus,” couples went to eat at such popular places as “Lavoy’s,” The Bright Star,” and “Fred Gang’s.” At 10:00 the senior leadout began, with all of the seniors receiving flowers from their pledges. 1 £ Horti oit R Battle Annual Staff; Cheerleader .1 Doan Basketball; Baseball All District; Football All District; Key Club; Best Conversationalist; Outstanding Senior Athlete S Doming Math Club; Band Section leader. V. Pres.; Annual Staff; Who’s Who in Music; Softball; Society of Distinguished Band Students; John Philip Sousa J Farrington Beta Chap., Treas.; Miss BFA; Kappa Treas.; Mat Mate; Band Treas.; Who's Who in Music; Majorette; Valedictorian; Scholarship D Grayson Beta Sec.; Miss BFA Top 10; Kappa V. Pres.; Mat Mate; Student Council Sec. B Harrington Choir; Miss BFA; Kappa; Cheerleader Co-head; Softball; Student Council; Favorite; Class Historian; Most School Spirit; Bessemer Beautification Service G Harrineton Choir; Basketball All District; Drama; Key Club R Headrick Baseball; Football R Hewitt Basketball; Society of Distinguished High School Students; Key Club T Higgins Beta Chap.; Math Club Capt.; Who's Who Among American High School Students; Kappa Honorary; Annual Staff Business Manager; DAR Citizenship; Class Sec.-Treas.; Most Likely to Succeed; Valedictorian D Holland Choir; Kappa A Hill Choir; Math Club; Best Mannered M Jinks Choir; Beta; Math Club; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; Annual Staff; W resiling; Football All District; Most Popular; Outstanding Choral; Choral leadership and Service 133 “Beyond, N Jolley Miss BFA Top 10; Kappa Pres.; Mat Mate; Band: Who’s Who in Music; Majorette Head; Student Council; Homecoming Court Queen; Best All Around T Jones Band; Semper Fidelia P Jordan Miss BFA; Kappa; Mat Mate Cohead; Band Sec. J Rosser Choir; Beta Pres.; Math Club; Annual Staff Editor; Football All District; Student Council; I Dare You;” Favorite; Class Pres.; Most Likely to Succeed; Valedictorian; Civitan Beta; Scholarship; Reflections Editor; Outstanding Choral D Sawyer Band Lib., All State; Who’s Who in Music; Key Club; Most School Spirit N Scott Miss BFA. Miss Congeniality; Best Mannered J Stewart Society of Distinguished High School Students: Most Fun to be With D Therrell Beta; Math Club; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; Drama; Speech Arts Association; Salutatorian; National Merit Finalist; Scholarship J Vining Baseball; Football; Favorite Most Fun to be With J Kines Drama; Wrestling; Football All District, All State E Ledbetter Society of Distinguished High School Students B Legrone Choir; Football; Friendliest C Little Choir; Key Club; Outstanding Choral R Martin Football; Key Club; Biggest Flirt K Moore Volleyball Captain; Miss BFA; Kappa Historian-Reporter; Mat Mate Head; Drama Chap.; Softball J Morrow Drama; Baseball; Key Club M Nix Choir; Miss BFA Top 20; Kappa; Annual Staff; Student Council V. Pres.; “I Dare You;” Bessemer Beautification Service Outstanding Choral C Olvev Volleyball Co-captain; Kappa; Mat Mate; Drama Sec. A Pennington Choir; Beta; Football; Key Club Treas.; Favorite; Class Pari.; Most Talented B Posey Baseball T Radney Basketball All District; Kappa; Cheerleader Co-head; Softball All District. MVP District; Wittiest; Outstanding Senior Athlete M Reid Volleyball Co-captain; Miss BFA 4th Alt.; Kappa; Mat Mate; Annual Staff; Drama Treas.; Key Club Sweetheart; Favorite; Class Prophet; Cutest J Wade Choir; Miss BFA; Kappa; Cheerleader; Drama; Best Conversationalist D Williams Choir; Beta; Kappa; Society of Distinguished High School Students K Yeager Miss BFA; Kappa Sec.; Cheerleader Head; Girls’ State Rep.; Key Club Favorite; Student Council; Homecoming Court Maid; Favorite; Most Popular It all happened so fast it’s hard to believe it’s all over, stated Artie Pennington. The senior banquet at The Club” atop Red Mountain, served as the prelude to a busy week. The banquet consisted of a steak dinner and a slide show of baby pictures. Following, tears were shed on the balcony overlooking the Magic City as the realization of diverging roads for each to travel became clear. The gymnasium hosted the Class Day ceremonies on Tuesday, May 4 for seniors to be presented with scholarships and other awards. Rev. George Jones delivered the baccalaureate at South Highland Baptist Church where caps and gowns were formally worn for the first time. Outside, the church lawn served as a meeting place as pictures of close friends were made. Prior to commencement, the seniors enjoyed a social hour of eating and talking at the McDougals as they realized graduation was actually upon them. The clock struck eight holding a special meaning for the seniors. The dream of many who strived to see the first graduation of BFA on the football field came true. The brigade of gowns entered the field, and all stood as the class look their places. The ceremony ended with caps in the air and final hugs from friends and parents. Twelve years of pens, pencils, and strict discipline are about the maximum endurance of any human. Each year of school serves as a building block for the next, but that senior year is the one most sought after. Its symbolism is immeasurable, the meaning is priceless, and the senior himself is usually found trying to make the most of everyday. When Spring approaches it often brings many allergies, and one most common to seniors nationwide is diagnosed as Senioritis. Attitudes sometimes change, and personalities are sometimes altered, but the twelve-year veteran of schoolwork does not usually notice any change in himself. The years of pens, pencils, and discipline may control the lives of students, but at the same time they promote the most treasured friendships and lessons of a lifetime. In spite of the final impressions a senior may leave on others, that love for friends and his school is tucked deep inside next to his heart for a lifetime. 9 sec ■ graduation x graduation x 12 mo x JO da x 24 hr x 60 min x 60 sec = 1 yr 1 mo 1 da 1 hr I min 3.73x10 135 The Final Curtain Call The time has arrived that we thought never would Now. it is time for us to go our seperate ways and use what we have learned to make something of ourselves. Even though our paths might never cross again, we will always have the memories of our high school days to look hack upon and cherish. My only hope for the students, our friends, that we leave behind at Bessemer Faith Academy is that thev will realize how much high school means before it is too late. On behalf of the seniors of 1982. I wish all the luck in the world to the faculty, administration, and students of Bessemer Faith Academy. Joey Rosser, Editor. Autographs Autographs Autographs Autographs Autographs Autographs Autographs Autographs