Bessemer Academy - Reflections Yearbook (Bessemer, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1983 volume:

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LL reflex )f reflectere] r sound wave y or as if by ack b : a rci fleeting: as an effect pre i unstable soci REPROACH th thought, idea meditation urposc 8 ob ol a figure ith respect to more than on NIMADVERSIOH redlecdivo Xri-'flck-tivX adj 1 : capable of reflecting light, images or sound waves 2 : marked by reflection : THOUGHTFUL, DELIDER ative 3 : of, relating to, or caused by reflection glare of th snow) 4 : reflexive verb) — redlecdive-ly adv — redlec tivo-ness n — redlecdiv-ldy N re-.flck-'tiv-at-e. ri- n redlec-tom-e-tor Xjrc-.flck-’tam-at-or, ri- n : a device for measur ing the reflectance of radiant energy (as light) — redlec-tom-e-try -a-tre n redlecdor ri-‘flek-tar n 1 : one that reflects; esp : a polishcc _surface_Jor_jenccu light or other radiation 2 : a telescope in REFLECTIONS ’83 Vol. XIII Bessemer Faith Academy 1705 Fourth Avenue, S.W. Bessemer, AL 35023 As you look back over your life, what do you see? What are some things that have made an impact on you? With the aid of mirrors, you are able to see yourself for what you are on the outside. You can also catch your reflection on a pool of water or on most any metal object. A young man may find himself looking into a mirror of the weight room admiring what hours of strenuous work have accomplished. He may be caught gazing into a trophy case reflecting on possible sport treasures he may earn. A young lady, on the other hand, looks in a mirror before the Little M iss B.F.A. Pageant and sees there a possible future Miss B.F.A. REFLECTIONS of you and me, what there is and what’s to be Your outside appearance can never give away what is on the inside, just as your reflection in a mirror at the glass house distorts your image on the outside. The actions you have taken, the friend' you have chosen, and the views you have obtained reflect the way you are now. All these things come together to make up your personal outlook on life and your inward feelings. Just as the things you did in the past led to what you are now, the decisions you make in the next few years will become a basis for what you will do, and what you will become in your new life for the future. Ginger Erwin Hello Polo, See You Later Alligator! Oh, if only we could bring hack the good old days, is a phrase often heard from the older generation. They tell us of bobby socks, ducktailed haircuts, poodle skirts and leather jackets. Sock-hops were the ‘in thing, as well as meeting friends at the local hamburger stand after school. Music from names such as Jerry Lee Lewis, and Bill Hailey and the C omets were popular sounds of the day. Times change and fads change with them. Even the fads that just last year paraded down the halls will soon be past memories. Gloria Vanderbilt. Calvin Klein, and Jordache sold millions of jeans to teenagers striving for the ‘in’ look. Polo's and Izods complemented the designer jeans and Nike tennis shoes completed the outfit. Then came the sailor look; Boys and girls alike wore sailor shirts, pants and hats. The Olivia Newton-John look was popular, and girls flocked to have their hair cut just like hers. Guys and girls both were seen with bandanas wrapped around their heads. This year's fads look a bit more sophisticated, but yet, quite the same. The fads of yesteryear and present year seem closely related and yet very distinct. If we could see a mirror into the years ahead, it would be interesting to see what that future generation thinks of our fads, and what they had set as their trends for the day. Mary Veitch V The Best Mirror Is A Friend As the school year comes to an end, now is the time to reflect hack on the memories, both good and bad of that year. The friendships made during the academic year will continue long after the halls have emptied for the summer vacation. Students can reflect back on past friends that have left the secure walls of Bessemer Faith Academy and have moved into the outside world. For instance, who would of thought Nancy Barnett Shelton, a '76 graduate would come back to teach first grade at her alma mater. When asked about her high school years at Bessemer Academy she said that many things had changed. Bell bottom jeans and boys with long hair were some of the signs of that '76 graduating class. Claudia Freeman, another Bessemer Academy graduate who returned to teach fourth grade, added that groups like Lynard Skinner and Kiss were popular sounds of the day. More recent graduates of Bessemer Faith Academy, such as Natalie Jolley, still manage to keep in touch with friends who remain at B.F.A. Natalie is now at University of Montevallo where she is a cheerleader. Though the time each student spends at Bessemer Faith Academy will some day come to an end, the friendships that have begun here will continue to grow. Lee Lipscomb Blending Of The Better Into The Best! Bessemer Faith Academy, the name that last year seemed so foreign, now is said with a pride only its students can radiate. The students have created two successful years despite remarks that a merger would not succeed. Faith School was established in 1967 with an enrollment of 30. This number grew and plans began for a new and larger school building which was completed in 1973. Bessemer Academy was established in 1970 with an enrollment of 75. They, too. grew and moved to a new building in 1972. It is down the halls of this building that students from both Faith and Bessemer Academy walk. People asked how could two such arch-rivals combine to become friends. The answer is simple — encouragement and patience from the students of both schools nurtured an atmosphere for many everlasting friendships. Jessica Broadwater With affection and gratitude, the 1982-83 REFLECTIONS dedicates this edition to Mr. Wall Rogers who dedicates himself to both his teaching responsibilities and to his students. Mr. Rogers has taught in this school for 6 years. He teaches Biolog) and Chemistry. He has also been the sponsor for the Student Council for the last 3 years. He graduated from Samford University and is now working on his masters at UAB. Mr. Rogers has continually shown his devotion as both friend and teacher to the students here at Bessemer Faith Academy. — _ V Bcsl All Around Jan Blankenship. B..I. Seales Best Dressed Kcndsl Masses. ( hris Wesson Most Likely To Succeed l)a� id Rhodes. I.inda Peacock Cutest Ronnie Stephens. Traci farter Most Popular J.T. Dabbs. rcrcsa Ray Most School Spiril Cattav Bill. Allen Russell Most I nique Sherri Barm'S, Miehuel Brown Most Athletic Jeanene Patterson. Morgan Callaway Officers x. Chris Wesson — t. pres.. Brian Kidd — reporter. Christie Meadows — chaplain. Cynthia Honeycutt — scc.-treas.. B.J. Scales — pres.. John Holliman — pari. favorites Leigh Ann Clement . Teresa Roy, Jan Blankenship. Julie N esson; Mike Russell, B.J. Scales. John Holliman. Chris Wesson Friendliest Mike Russell. Sheila ('notes Most Talented r iiiftiu llonc cui(, Jack Wren Best C onvcrsationalist Julie Wesson. Rriun Kidd Wittiest Chris Owens. Barbara Mill Best Mannered Terry Schrimscher. Christie Meadows Most Fun To Be With John Holliman. Marry Bunn SentOfl5 names 'n summer supplement Sherri Den ice Karnes Cathy )o Kell Jeanette 3aye Klankenship Michael Can don Krown Marcy Cee Kunn Morgan O’Dell Callaway Zraci Cynn Carter Ceigh Ann Clements Sheila JCynn Cooley John Zhomas Dabbs JJJ Philip Krown Earnest 3 Senior 6 IJennifer Marie Srwin ‘Joanna Qarrctt Barbara Kay Mill John Robert Mollintan Cynthia Diane Moneycutt Marvin Cee Myde Kimberly Kutlt Jones Brian Delane Kidd Paul Andrew Cenderman Michael Wayne Cony Senior 21 Class Misterij As we look back over the years, we find that we have come a very long way. We began our days as Bessemer Academy students in a renovated red nursing home. The highlight of our first year was learning that our mascot would be the 'Rebels'. As second graders, we moved to the new building just up the road. Finally, we began to enjoy the luxuries of air-conditioning and large rooms. Things were beginning to look up for us. The next few years went very smooth, but it was not until the sixth grade when we came into our own. During this year we became famous for the ‘battles’ in history and our respect for Sarge — Miss Whitington. Jr. High soon followed and everyone loved our new found freedom. Combination lockers, games, and changing classes made school tolerable. During our first year of high school we all began to open up to the world. Although the reputation of an undisciplined class had been attached to us, we began to mature. Our sophomore year was a big one. We built our first float and found out first hand that studying was a necessary evil. We also learned that we really did not know everything after all. At the end of this year we were merging with Faith. Since the two schools had been fierce rivals, many students were wary of the situation. When our Junior year rolled around we were ready to go. We made friends with the new students from Faith and established a loyalty that was never altered. We never really wanted to admit it, but we could see that we were growing up. This was a major feat for a class whose motto was, “If it’s not required, don’t do it!” At last the Senior year. Pictures, ordering caps and gowns, and sending out invitations, were only part of the fun. W e were the second graduating class of Bessemer Faith Academy and along the way we had the friends and memories to last a lifetime. — Philip Earnest Faith School started for us hack in an old hospital. Looking hack, we remember how very young and scared we were. Then we learned that Faith held a key to meeting new people and making new friends. W hen we were in the third grade, we moved from the old hospital building into a new Faith School at Coleman Lakes. Our class started coming together in our sophomore year. That was the year we received our class rings and started looking forward to being big Seniors.” Then we learned we were to merge with our arch-rival. Bessemer Academy . This brought about many mixed feelings. As our junior year began at Bessemer Faith Academy, we made alot of adjustments, but we managed. We made friends with our rivals, and we have many wonderful memories to go with us as we graduate. As our senior year comes to a close, we no longer think of it as Bessemer and Faith. It is one school and the best school. Jan Blankenship a L k Class Poem Looking back on years gone b . Times hc smiled, laughed, and cried, Wc see the friends and think of memories shared. For the future we are ready, and yet a little scared. Our parents tell us not to worry; It will all come together, so do not hurry. With graduation day drawing nearer. Our friendships seem so much dearer. Side by side we walk down the aisle It is hard to hide our excited smiles. We stand here together, yet all alone. Look at us now. and see how we have grown. Mere we are waiting, diplomas in hand. Ready to go out and conquer the land. We are no longer children who used to play. We are all grown up and on our way. Sheila Cooley Se ux fu Cast Will And Zestament To: Andrea Thomas. John leaves a date to a sock hop in four years. To: Mr. Rogers. Six senior guys leave Gulf Shores, Leopard Women, and the Gulf-Gale Lounge. To: Mrs. Syx, Big Jake leaves a course on how to teach choir students to drive. To: Pam, Ginger leaves her love and thanks for being such a great friend. To: Michele Cochran, the seniors in Drama leave the book “How to laugh at anything that moves.” To: Mr. Norton. Mrs. Bryant, and Mrs Carter. Jan and Leigh Ann leave 2 more efficient aids for next year. To: Lisa. Jan, and Cynthia, thanks for all the great times we've shared. You’re the best friends anyone could have, Sheila. To: The Senior English Class of “S4’ Ronnie Stephens leaves a great English teacher. Mrs. Reed, and a bottle of caffine. To: All my friends and my Kappa pledges, Christie M. leaves all her love and fun-time memories To: M.S.. L.P. leaves all her thanks and love for being a very special friend, and “icky poo,” and a vow to return! To: Mrs. Robinson your 5th period class leaves another day disecting the ”Constitution” and a continuous ”Hush — Allen!” To: Some poor fool, Chris leaves the title of “Most likely to be stood up.” To: Mr. Rogers. Sherri leaves the word “Busy.” a trip to Wendy’s and a lot of insinuations To: S.H.. S.C. and T.W.. T.W. leaves all her love for being the best little sisters in the world. To: Anyone who wants it. B.J. leaves his car. To: Jayna. I love ya Lil Sis — Traci C. To: Cheryl. Kendyl leaves Lots of Love and a lasting friendship. To: T.B. and C.T., L.C. and M.R. leave Sunday nights forever. To: Pam and Wendy. Jcancnc leaves lots of love. To: Coach Thrasher, the senior basketball players leave one last technical. To: L.A.. Xlarcy and Cindy leave a “Snicker” bar. To: Scott Russell. Lee leaves him without anyone to talk to in World History. To: Sue Dean Quinn. Cathy leaves instructions of how to walk and a flower. To: Mrs. Bryant, Mr. Rogers, and Coach Loggins, Phillip Earnest leaves. To: Audrey Me., L.A.C. leaves a ride to your car .. in one piece Maybe?!? To: Rce R.. Marcy Bunn leaves all her love to a great pledge. To: Coach Loggins. Mike Russell leaves the start of a tradition, his brothers Scott and Jeff. To: Lone. Jan leaves a locked door and a closed shower curtain at clinic. To: Someone who earns it, Mike L. leaves the nickname ”Goob.” To: No one. Mike leaves Sonya. To: The ”82” Summer school U.S. History class. Chris O. leaves one last “Oh! Please hurt me, hurt me.” To: Melanie Honeycutt, Cynthia leaves her to enjoy her last two years of high school. To: Michelle K.. Traci C. and Tracy W. leave all their love. To: Coach Gary Loggins, Morgan Callaway and Mike Russell leave one last talking to at halftime. To: Coach Thrasher, Philip Earnest leaves a hair-style and some hope. To: Sheila, Jan and Cynthia, Lisa Hartline leaves thanking them for helping her through the last 3 years. To: Lee Lipscomb. Terry leaves the question. “It’s not easy being green is it?” and yet another bad joke. To: Mrs. Robinson, her 4th period patriotic Government class leaves a song To: Sherry Garmon. Cathy leaves a Happy Birthday. To: Coach Thrasher, the senior basketball players leave another night in the locker room at the Warrior game. To: Alicia D., Cindy Stephenson leaves all her love. To: Anyone. Chris Owens leaves his book on how to gel a teacher to talk on anything from history to their mother's poodle. To: BIG BROTHER, your little sis leaves all her love for making my senior year so special. I love you! To: Next year’s seniors we leave B.J.’s ability to bark like a big. black, chicano dog. To: “L.C. ” we leave an unforgettable Erst week of school with a substitute whose favorite words were ”Grind it Outr To: Any handsome, intelligent, wealthy boy, we leave J.T.'s Judith. To: Jill B., Terry leaves something in the last will and testament. To: Jeff Johnson, we leave a normal shirt and sunglasses. 26 SeJUOU To: Tima and Mary Jo. Barbara Hill leaves all her love. To: Miss Carper. David leaves many thanks for all of her help and understanding. To: Beth Cason. Joanna leaves all her love. To: Any student who cams it. B.J. leaves the coveted title of “Failure god.” To: Alien Russell, the senior class leaves a muzzle to avoid hearing another lecture of “Gun Control To: Coach Crowson. Kim J. and Missy S. leave you another shirt to cover your massive chest and a crash course on ribbon changing. To: Cecil Bunn, Kim leaves a can of silver paint and a trip to Cooley Rd. To: Next year’s Teens for Christ, we leave a fun Bresidc and an If you love me. you'll give me a smile. To: Kelly Barnes. Sherri Barnes leaves her sisterly love and the initials O P. To: Shawn Riley, Morgan Callaway leaves all his love. To: Coach Loggins. Kenny Vance leaves him to find someone else to pick on. To: Jessica Broadwater. Allen Russell leaves an empty chair in choir. To: Coach Thrasher. Linda, Ginger, and Jeanette leave him all alone with Maria and Pam. To: Two special teachers we leave a cup-cake and a Q-Tip. To: Sherry Garmon. J.T. leaves his Trig grades. To: Jon Bell. David and Jack leave two empty sax chairs and a problem. To: Sonya Cossey, Barbara Hill leaves all our plans for that certain fun night. To: Miss Carper, Trig, just barely leaves! To: Mr. Rogers. J.T. leaves his strict Quaker beliefs and thanks for all your help. To: The drafting class, Paul Lenderman leaves 101 ways to say Santa I want a T-square. To: Michele Rutland, Teresa Roy leaves another day sitting on a park bench To: Cynthia Honeycutt. Lee Hyde leaves with her and their plans for the future. To: The seniors of “84 . Chris Wesson leaves the title of ALDO. and a bottle of Celia. To: All Beta Club Members. Ronnie Stephens leaves a bottle of m D 20 20 for clear thinking. To: Mrs. Bryant. Kcndyl leaves a snicker bar. 50c and a calender that starts with Monday. To: Miss Carper, your Trig and Physics classes leave all our love and another gripe To: Sherry Garmon. L.G. leaves an inspiring devotion that got me through the day. To: Cheryl Prickett. John leaves memories of 4-wheeling through roads that aren't finished yet. To: My little pledges Kelly and Stacy, I leave all my love and thanks for making my senior year so special. To: Next years seniors, we leave our class motto — If it's not required, we don’t do it! To: Coach Thrasher, Lisa Hart line leaves him without a typist, a coffee maker, and someone to correct his grade book. To: To: To: To: Terri Howell. Mike L. leaves his love and hopes you have fun. Shawn Riley, Cynthia leaves her without a choir partner. MLB and M M. Navin leaves wondering how we lived through Friday nights The last lunch class. L C. and M R. leave Tres. Scott. D.S.. and M R . and C.T. the “Community lunch tray” and all its sound effects. To: J.B., K.J. leaves M.J. and R.G. To: Senora Bryant, we leave the Question What did we learn anyway? To: Debbie and Terri — your sisters leave. To: The preparers of “lunch. Mrs. Robinson's 5th period Government class leaves a precise lunch count and a drained salad. To: S.C., two cheerleaders leave her without M R. To: The faculty, Mrs. Sullivan, and Mr. Norton, we, the senior class of 19X3. leave all our love and appreciation for all the help and guidance that you have shown and given. Setups 27 Kcndyl Michelle Massey Cola tieanene Patterson Christie Cyan Charles jason Morgan Meadows JCinda $o Peacock Gregory Hrian Pitts Christopher Alan Owens Charles David Khodes 28 SenionA c- Hilly Joe Scales Andrew Zerrell Ronald Ellis Stephens Schrimscher Cynthia Spencer Stephenson Kendolynn Dee Vance David Arran Vining Cecil Raymond Watkins Christopher Zodd Wesson Julie Cyn Wesson Zraey Merle Williams Jack Edwin Wren. Jr. Class Prophecy We the prophets of the Class of '82 would like to welcome you to our ten year reunion, held at one of A lien Russell’s 10,000 acre farms Kenny V ance was rather upset because it was not held at the Greenwood fun Center, which she now owns and manages. Entertainment is being provided by I .ee Hyde, black tic dances, and his singing side-kick. Cynthia Honeycutt. We also have music provided by Chris Wesson and his new punk rock band. We have some celebrities in the group today. There is C hris Owens, who is now star of the “Captain Chris Show , which also stars Barbara Hill doing Howdy Doody imitations. Christie Meadows is the new hostess of The Twilight Zone , but her job will soon be taken over by Teresa Roy. Brian Pitts has a show on safari hunting in South Alabama. It is sure to be a big hit. Over by the refreshments, which arc being guarded by Ronnie Stephens, owner of Stephens Distillery, arc Michael Long, shot-gun safety instructor, and Brian Kidd, who now owns a chain of seafood restaurants called “Captain Kidd's Co-authors Kendyl Massey and Leigh Ann Clements are handing out free copies of their book 101 Sure-Fire Ways to Make Friends ' It docs not seem to be selling too well. Jeancne Patterson and Dav id Roy are also authors of the best-selling book. Marital Bliss” Wc have a few absences in the group today Cecil Watkins could not be here, being that it is Monday Jack Wren decided to communicate with us by way of ham radio. B.J. Scales is in Africa studying the relationship between man and ape. The roar of the engine you hear is Morgan Callaway showing Jason Morgan his new line of luxury cars with no hoods or fenders. Jason is now a mechanic at Jake's Cab Company. J.T. Dabbs, scoutmaster, and his followers, John Holliman and Philip Karnest could not be here today. Recently they were involved in a plot to overthrow a small South American country. Cathy Bell is a big hit in the circus world with her show FuFu’s Performing Poodles Jan Blankenship recently joined the show as the world's strongest woman. As the reunion begins to get dull, Sheila Cooley and Terry Schrimscher, who are always the life of the party, liven things up. Kim Jones and Ginger Erw in arc talking with Lisa Hartline, w ho is telling them tips on how to keep a steady boyfriend. Tracy W iiliams now runs the BFA lunchroom. She has gained popularity by perfecting the Seaburgcr. Sports stars Traci Carter and Linda Peacock arc talking about their careers. Traci is now a center on a ladies basketball team, and Linda is the first woman in major league baseball Much to our surprise David Vining is now an English and History professor All the days of sleeping in class really paid off. Joanna Gurrett. Cind Stephenson and Marcy Bunr, who arc still desperately looking for Mr. Right, have opened a new singles bar. Julie Wesson is far from single. She married her high school sweetheart. Jeffrey. Michael Brown, psychopath, is being led in by his guard, Lisa Gay. Another absence is David Rhodes. We could not find the address of skid row Coming in last wc .see Sherri Barnes and Paul Lcnderman, being dropped by Sherri's mother. To close out the reunion wc have Mike Russell singing his remake of the oldie. Torn Between Two Lovers. As the reunion comes to an end wc the Class of 1983. would like to thank our teachers, parents and friends, who made our high school years the best years of our lives. SenXoh.6 Senior 'Directory Karnes Sherri — Choir 9. 10. II. 12; Who' Who Among American High School Students; Mat Mate 12; Society of Distinguished High School Students. Spanish Club ID. II: Who’s Who — Most Unique: Teens for Christ 12; Ambition: To have a successful career and do my best to make my life the best that I can. Bell, Cathy — Choir II. 12: Miss UFA II. Drama 9; Teens for Christ 12 pres. 12; Who’s Who Most School Spirited: Spanish Club. Ambition: To go to college Blankenship. Jan — Beta 9, 10. II. 12; Miss Crusader 9. 10: Who’s Who Among American High School Students: Spanish Club 11. 12 pres II: Student Council representative 9. 12; Homecoming Court 9. 10; Senior Favorite; Class Historian 12; W'ho's Mho Best All Around Brown. Michael — Society of Distinguished High School Students. Whd's WHO McM Unique; Ambition: To be independently wealthy. Bunn, Marc — Choir II; Beta 9. 10; Miss HI A 9. 10. II; Who's Who Among Amen can High School Students: Kappa 10. 11.12 hist 12: Cheerleader 9. It). 11 head 9; Softball 10. II. Homecoming Court It). Who's M ho Most l un To Be With. Span-ish Club 9, 10; Ambition: To go to college and to do my very best Callaway, Morgan — Math Club II. 12. Basketball 12; Band 9. 10. Drama 12. Wrestling 9. 10. II. 12: Baseball 10. II. 12; Foot-ball 9. 10. II. 12: Spanish Club 10. II: Key-Club 9. 10. II. 12. Who’s Who Most Athletic; Outstanding Senior Athlete; Ambition: To go to college and play football or to become Filthy rich as a ditch digger. Carter. Traci — Choir 12. Miss BFA 10: Kappa 10. II. 12 - see 12; Flag 10. II co-head II; Drama 9; Teens for Christ 12 v pres 12; Mho’s Who Cutest; Ambition: To go to college and become a social worker Clements. Leigh Ann — Sports Club 10. II. 12: Choir; Beta 9; Miss BFA 9. 10. II: Kappa 10. II. 12 pari. 12; Cheerleader 9. 10. II. 12 head 12; Society of Distinguished High School Students; Key Club: Jr Favorite: Student Council II. 12 chap. II. v pres. 12: Homecoming Court maid 11; Senior Favorite: Jr Class V. Pres.; Who’s Who Biggest Flirt. Ambition: To attend college and go into denistry. I would also like to be a college cheerleader. Cooley, Sheila — Beta v. pres. 12. Miss Crusader 9; Flag — co-head 11. Society of Distinguished High School Students. Spanish Club: Class Poet 12; Who’s Who Friendliest; Ambition: Go into accounting. Dabbs, J.T. — Who’s M ho Among American High School Students. Spanish Club. Drama; Key Club; Student Council 9. 10. 11. 12 pres 12. Class Pres 9. 10. II; Mho's Mho Most Popular Teens for Christ 12; Eagle Scout Farncst, Philip — Math Club II. 12; Vl io's Who Among American High School Students; Swinish Club: Drama II. 12: Baseball 9. 10. II. 12; Football 9. ft Key Club 10. II. 12: Civitan Speech; Civiun Essay; M ho’s W ho Biggest Flirt; Ambition: To go to college and become a lawyer Train. Jennifer — Math Club II. 12; Basketball 11. 12. Band 9. 10. I . 12 librarian 12, low brass sec. leader II, 12; Annual Staff 10. 12. Who's Who in Music. Society of Distinguished High School Students; Softball 10. 11. 12; l etter Club Teens for Christ 12: Spanish Club treas 11; Ambition: To be a teacher of elementary aged children Garrett, Joanna — Jr Bela 9; Beta 10; Math Club. Mho's Who Among American High School Students. Kappa 10. II. 12 pres. 12; Cheerleader 9; Drama 10. II: Sports Club 10. II. 12: Sp:mish Club; Homecoming Court 10. II. 12; Ambition: To go to college and get a good education that will help me m the world to help others Gay. l.isa — Choir 9. 10. II: Math Club: Who's Who Among American High School Students; Softball 9. Class Lawyer: French Club; Spanish Club: All State Choir 9. 10. II; Honor Choir II; Teens for Christ 12 treas 12: Ambition: To fulFill God plan for my life. Ilartline. Lisa — Choir 10. II, 12; Miss Crusader 9. 10; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; Homecoming Court 10. Pep Club 9; Spanish Club. Ambition: To get enuugh education in a local college to have a successful career I also want to be the best wife possible some day. Hill, Barbara — Kappa. Drama 9. 12: Mho's Mho— Wittiest; Ambition: To go to college and get in some kind of social work or child care. Holliman. John — Math Club; Drama; Who's M ho Among American High School Students. Key Club — pari; Student Council: Senior Favorite; Senior Class Parlimen-tarian; Mho's M ho Most Fun To Be With; A mbition: To attend college, and then I plan to go into something in the medical Field Honeycutt, Cynthia — Choir 9. 10. II. 12; Who’s M ho Among American High School Students: Class Sec Treas. II. 12. Mho's Mho - Most Talented; Science Club: Trilli-Y 10. Honor Choir II: All State Choir 11. Ambition: To have a full and happy life Hyde, l ee — Choir 12. Football 9. 10. Ambition: To be the world's greatest everything Jones. Kim — Basketball 9, Band 9. 10. II. 12 All State Band II. Librarian 12; Who's Who m Music, ational Band Achievement Academy. Spanish Club; Ambition: To be successful at everything I do. Kidd. Brian - Math Club. Mho's Mho Among American High School Students; Drama 12. Baseball 9. 10. 11: Sr Class Reporter; Ambition: To be successful at ever- y thing. I cnderman. Paul — Choir 10. Band 9, 10. II; Ambition: To graduate from University of Alabama and become an electrical engineer. l ong, Mike — Choir 12: Ambition: To go to college and take an advanced drafting course I want to be an architect or car designer for an automobile company Massey. Kendyl — Miss BFA 10. Who's Who Among American High School Students: Kappa 10. II. 12; Annual Staff 10. 11; Student Council 12; Homecoming Court II. 12: Class V Pres 9 10; Who's Who Best Pressed. Meadows. Christie — Choir 12. Beta 10. II. 12 — chap 12; Miss BFA 9. 10. II; Who Who Among American High School Students; Kap u 10. II. 12 best pledge 10. chap 12. Society of Distinguished High School Students. Spanish Club; Teens for Christ 12 sec 12; Sr Class Chaplain. Who's Who Best Mannered; Ambition: To attend Samford University to become a nurse. Morgan. Jason — Choir 9. 10. 12: Football 10; Spanish Club. Key Club. Ambition: To lake over my father's busines. or to build an underground house. I am not asking much out of life. Owens. Chris — Choir 12. Band 10. II; Who's Who in Band; Teens for Christ 12; French Club; Who's Who — Wittiest; Bessemer Beautification Service 10. II. Bessemer Civic Choral II, 12. Ambition: To be a success in whatever do. Patterson. Jeancne — Volleyball 10; Basketball 9.10. II. 12; Kappa 10. II. 12; Band 9. 10. II. 12: Softball 9, 10. II. 12; Spanish Club. Letter Club. Who's Who — Most Athletic; Outstanding Senior Athlete. Ambition: To own a couple of department stores and live a normal life. Peacock, l.inda — Basketball II. 12: Who's Who Among American High School Students, Society of Distinguished High School Students; Softball II. 12. Spanish Club: Letter Club; Who's Who Most Likely To Succeed; Ambition: To go to college and pursue a medical career Pitts. Brian — Choir II. 12; Football 9; Student Council: Ambition: To be a professional hunter. Rhodes. I)a� id — Beta 9. 10. II. 12 v. pres II. pres. 12; Math Club; Basketb:ill 9. 10. II; All District Basketball: Who's Who Among American High School Students; Drama 12: Key Club; Who' Who Most Likely to Succeed: Spanish Club: Ambition: To go to college and become a doctor. Roy. Oa id — Band 9. 10. II. 12 pres. 12; Choir 12; Ambition: To be successful in my career Roy. Teresa — Kappa 10. II. 12; Mat Mate 11; Drama 11. Softball 9. 10. Student Council 9. 10. 11, Senior Favorite; Who's Who Most Popular; Spanish Club. Russell Allen — Choir; Footb.ill 9, 10, Sr. Clas- Prophet. Who's Who Most School Spirited; Ambition: To be good at anything I attempt do. Russell. Mike — Drama II; Wrestling; Football; Who's Who — Friendliest Scales. BJ. — Math Club. Basketball. Who's Who Among American High School Students. Society of Distinguished High School Students. Boy's State Representative; Key Club trea . 11, pres. 12; Student Council: Senior Favorite. Sr Class President; Who's Who — Best All Around; Ambition: To be a success at whatever I do Schrimscher. Terry — Band 9. 10. II. 12: Drama 9. Baseball; Key Club. Who' Who — Best Mannered. Spanish Club: Teen% for Christ 12; Ambition: To go to college and become rich and famous or become a lawyer (whichever comes first) Stephens. Ronnie — Choir; Basketball; Society of Distinguished High SchiKil Students. Football; Who's Who Cutest. Ambition: To own and operate a business Stephenson. Cindy — Choir 10. II. 12: Miss BFA 9, 10; Who’s Who Among American High School Students: Spanish Club; Homecoming Court 10. Pep Club: Ambition: To get the education I need for a successful and promising carver Vance, Kenny — Basketball 9. 12; MissCro-sadcr 9, 10. Cheerleader 10. 11. Softball — Most Valuable Player 10. Homecomina Court 10. II Maid 10. Vising, Daiid — Choir, Foo-ball II. 12; Ambition: To help run a business someday Watkins, Cecil - Football 9. 10 Wesson. Chris — Choir; Math Club. Who's Who Among American High School Students. Society of Distinguished High School Students; Wrestling St. Champion. Key Club see ; Sr Favorite; Sr Class V Pres ; Who’s Who Best Dressed. Teens for Christ; Ambition: To become a successful baby doctor. Wesson. Julie — Sports Club 10. II. 12 pres 12: Miss BFA 10. II 2nd alt II. Kappa 10. II. 12 - Best Jr. II. v. pres. 12; Mat Mate co-head 12; Drama 10; Soft-ball II; Who’s Who Best Conversation-list. Ambition: To became a nurse and be happy Williams. Tracy — Choir 10; Basketball 9. 10. II. Kappa 10. II. 12. Band 9. It). II. 12; Softball 12; Teens for Christ 12: Majorette 10. II. 12; Ambition: To go to college and be a dental hygemsl W hile in college. I plan to advance my ambitions to be a pianist Wren. Jack — Choir. Who’s Who Among American High School Students; Society of Distinguished High School Students. Band 11.12 v pres 12: Student Council. DA R Citizen ship. Who's Who Most Talented; Ambition: To become successful. With Love Chris Owens, You’re really special. We love you. Mother and Daddy Congratulations Brian Pitts, May all your dreams come true. I.ove, Mother Christie, We are very proud of you and hope you are very successful in your career of nursing. Love, Mimmy and Pawpaw Congratulations Ginger, We’re proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad JulieV Congratulations Leigh Ann! We love you. We’re proud of you. Mom, Dad, I.ove, Daddy, Mother Dehnese Boys and Debbie Jcanene, Congratulations Kim! We love you! We lovejyou. Love, Mom, Dad. Love, Mom and Graudmama Pam and Stephen J - '■U| A good beginning, Sherri. Keep it up. Mom C V Congratulations, Teresa Love, Mom and Billy Joe, We are proud of you and love you very much. Mom and Dad Congratulations J.T. W e love you. Mother, Daddy and Judith Congratulations Seniors, The W rens Congratulations to Chris Owens. You’re the best. Buddy Congratulations Cynthia! W e are proud of you. All of love and best wishes. IV Daddv and Melanie. C ongratulations Traci! I love you. Mom Congratulations Barbara We’re proud of you. Love, Mother and Daddy Congratulations Sheila, We are very proud of you. Love, Dad, Mom and Sheryl Se.tu.oti6 v One More Eleventh Grade Kenny Barclay Kelly Barnes Jon Bell Jennifer Blackerby I res Bond l.isa Boyd Cecil Bunn Dana Bunn Candi Carr John DeFrcese Alicia Dotson I.isa Klmorc Byron Fosler Sherry Cannon Frank Cray son Tim Headrick Jeff Higginbotham Donna Horn Jennifer Howard Jeff Johnson Dale Jones l.ee Anne l atham l.ee I ipscomh Audrey NlcClinton Kristy Monroe Marsha Nixon Judy Owens Kelly Fate Kim Plummer Melissa Pratt Junior Junior Year To Go Cheryl Pricket! Sue Dean Quinn Mark Rhea Amy Robison Christ! Roy Michele Rutland Amanda Scott Da id Seals Da� id Shaw Missy Smith Rodney Smith Trey Thornton Clark Tucker Scott Upton Ste e Ware Taking for granted that the juniors here at Bessemer Faith Academy are like any other juniors at any other given high school in the United States, it is not hard to say that they were looking forward to this year. During football season, the juniors showed their spirit and won the spirit stick during the homecoming competition. There was always excitement in the air. If they were not getting their driver’s license, they were ordering their class rings either from the school or from some local jeweler. There were many other things to look forward to as the year progressed. Lee Lipscomb, Sue Dean Quinn, Missy Smith, and Sherry Garmon revealed that they were looking forward to being able to be part of the Junior-Senior prom, both in the preparation and the participation of that big event. Filled with anticipation of being seniors, the juniors had boundless determination as they went through the year. Ginger Erwin Junior Favorites David Seals, Michele Rutland � This page sponsored by LaBronda’s Macrame Palace, 2478 Morgan Hoad, Bessemer, Alabama, 424-0163 JurUosu Made It This page sponsored by Thompson Hayward Chemical Company, 1496 Highway 150, Bessemer, Alabama, 424-6126 JuniofU e 39 The Class With Style Tenth Grade Cindy Allen Jessica Broadwater Greg Bullock Erie Callaway Beth Cason Mark Clark Debbie Collins Sheryl Cooley Sonya Cossev Michele Deatours Jeff Dennis Stacy Edge Tima Elmore Kim Eoster Lorie Hardin Micah Hart Kelly Hester Charlotte Higginbotham Rodney Turley Kip Hogue Susan Holly Melanie Honeycutt Wendy Horton Curry Howard Terrie Howell Michelle Kirkpatrick Jayna l.agrone 40 This page sponsored by Circle H Western Wear, 224-4th Ave. N., Bessemer, 424-5645 Michael Lipscomb Jeff Lower) Vicki McCombs Dale Norred Melanie Odom Pam Patterson David Pearson Ree Reeves Shawn Rile) Cami Roe Craig Roy Scott Russell Maria Schilleci Barbie Sinn Linda Speakman Roger Turley Cind) Thrasher Mary Veitch This page sponsored by Port of Call Motel, 15817 W. Hwy 98, Panama City Beach, FL SophomoWA Sophomores Show Their Stuff Sophomores. What can you say about them? In most high schools they are the new recruits, the dumb kids, the lowest class in the medieval ranking of sophomores, juniors, and seniors. But this year’s group of sophomores ... low in class? No way! And as far as being dumb, they certainly were not. When a group of sophomores was surveyed during the year, most polls were turned hack in without the signature of the pollee. Hey! They were not stupid enough to write their names down on something to be put in the annual. What would their friends have thought? However, a few did turn theirs in signed. When asked if he had changed since his freshman year, Mark Clark replied, “Yes, I’ve grown taller.’’ What were his hopes for next year? Passing, of course! Pam Patterson and Sonya Cossey best summed up their hopes for next year when they said that they hoped the school would grow into a united body of students and faculty without so much separation and with more friendships. The sophomore class of 1983 — vivacious, energetic, nameless. Good luck Class of 85. Ginger Erwin Sophomore Favorites Stacy Edge, Kip Hogue This page sponsored by R.L. Zeigler Company, Inc. 2001 3rd Ave. Bessemer, 425-5251 3 Sophomore Having Fun Their laughter can be heard throughout the halls of school. Untiring energy, long hours spent on the phone, and even a few hours spent in studying are all characteristics of this years junior high students. As the year comes to a close, the junior high was asked to reflect back on the year. Lisa Coker said the year was a good one because she has new friends and has gotten used to this year since it is her second year of junior high. Joanne Willis and Jamie Ray both remarked that these junior high years offer more activities in which they can participate. Karen De-Roncey likes cheering at pep rallies, one of the activities open to her now that she is in junior high. All of the students asked were looking forward to years to come at Bessemer Faith Academy. Brent Shadrick Freshman Favorites Jill McDougal, Scott Pate Ninth Grade Callie Campbell Debbie Clement% Michelle Cochran Kathy Cooper Jerry Culp Judith Dabbs Angel Fthridge Ketin Garmon Ashley Gassaway Jon Grayson Kenny Grimes Richard Grimes Stacey Harris Ijina Hartline Sharon Hewitt 4S l.isja llosmcr Tim Horton Jeff Johns Christi Jordan Mandy Kelley Renee Kennedy Cheryl Kirkpatrick John David Logan Jimho Mahaffey Jill McDougal Chuck VIcRee Donna Middlebrooks Robbie Morgan l.ce Musso Mark Nekton Darlene Odom Scott Pate Vashica Patel Donna Pit ing Pam Poe Mark Quinn Joey Reaves Kelli Russell Cindy Scbrimscher Paula Scott Dwayne Smith Mark Smith Mike Tracy Leigh W esley Wendy Wesson Joanne Willis Hank W inks Terry W inslctt Fighth Crude Ruth Ann Abercrombie Christie Allman Chuckie Bell Janet Brown Carolyn Callaway Mollie Clark Lee Clevenger Lisa Coker Tom Collins This page is sponsored by Middlebrook Truck Equipment Inc., 4101 Bessemer Super Hwy, 424-2232 4b Jackie Currcn Teddy Davis l oug Dellaccio Kelly Edge Cary Edwards Cheryl Elmore Dee Ann Farr Michael Fills Wendy Foster Craig French Rhonda Camblc Thomas Mating Joey Higginbotham Donna Hill W'endy Hodges Kenneth Johnson Todd Jones James l.ong Ronnie I.owery Mark Maguire Bert Moore Melissa Moore Barry Parsons Kent Pale Jamie Rav Wayne Ray Bethany Richardson Julia Richardson Barri Robison Brian Romine Sherrie Rov Jeff Russell Kerri Sanders Good Luck Bert Love, Your Great Aunt 47 Brcnl Shadrick Denise Smith Mart) South Kim Swindle Cindy Trammell Crissy Vcitch Greg Vines Tom Ward Terri W illiams Seventh Grade Sonya Allen Jeff Anthony Jack Cason Mark Castleberry Jim Collins James DeFreese Karen DeRoncey Mark Foster Heather Gable Lachelle Castaway Sara Grayson Julie Hamaker Gina Hating Deborah Keith Jamie Kierce Kimmi Ixiwcry Dan Newton Susan Nichols Steven Patterson David Peacock Karen Penn Damon Piazza Todd Price Jason Reid Lewis Russell Debbie Shaw Doug Smith Greg Smith Scott Smith Andrea Thomas Kim Walls Sharon Williams Johnny W'illis 4a This page sponsored by S S Buggies, 1920 8th Avenue Bessemer, 424-5712 This page sponsored by Warlick Miller Air Cooled Engines, 630 N. ‘20th Street, 428-8288. Sixth Grade Tracy Bigham Terri Blankenship I)a id Bloomer Julie Bruce Allison Clark Jeff Curren Jackie Davis Belinda Cochran Melinda Cochran Charles Dellacio Amdrea Driver Carl Foster Clark French Christy Edge Holly Edge Chuck Cay Shelly Hardin Stacee Hart Wayne Having Steve Higginbotham Curtis Howard Jason Jones Brady Jordan Cay Anne Kemp Jason Maguire Michele Mooney Mylenda Morgan Amy Pennington Beth Richardson Danny Rosser 49 Donna Jo Schilleci Dec Ann Scott (•ingcr Smith Steve Smith Fifth Grade Shelle Blake Alysia Boudreaux Jolic Castleberry Devon Chatham Amy Clevenger Craig Coppock Amy Crowe Dawn Davis Carol DcFreesc Ionia Edwards Kuhha Farr Johnny Foster Jonathan llalhrook Ellyn McDaniel Jennifer Reaves Joy Romine Merri Sanders Donald Shiver Fourth Grade Ricky Addington Crtg Allen Christie Arih Stephanie Raich Angie Culp Angela Dellaccio ( hris Dunn Michelle Ensor Shea Karr Robin Gamble Diana Harrell Eddie llorlon Kevin Howard Kandy Johns Kim Kirkpatrick Allison Mantooth Christine Marcum Nichole Parsons Sam Rhea Melanie Russell SO Alicia Sanders Amy Thrasher Ke� in Warren Michael W heeler Third Crude Jamie Atkinson Christy Beasley Courtney Brigman Da id Brown Courtney l)a is Melinda l)a is Amy Gamble Jason Harper Melanie Jones Scott Kemp Joni Owens Bradley Ray Jeff Rogers Michelle Squires Angie Ware Lola Warren Second Grade Barney Abercrombie Chris Batch Stephanie Bigham Brad Bradley Bridget Brown Jennifer Carter l.uanne Klkins Kim Foster Rachael Headrick Angel Hughes Tom Jeffries Tammi Johnson Tony May Rebecca Martin Adam Waldrop l.andon Walls Jennifer W est Jamie W eston First Grade Michelle Allen Chrisfi Atkinson Buck Bice Greg Cochran 51 Jeff Cochran Kimberly I)a� is Roxanne Gamble lloa(her Gay Joey Harper Norma Howard Jeresha Patterson Rusty Rominc Amanda Smith Kindergarten Heather Atkinson Nichon Boudreaux Jennifer Carlton Courtney Cowley Summer Drummond Bvron Gamble Kennv Giadrosich Paul Giardina I)a id Halbrook Jaime Henderson This page sponsored Russell Auto Parts, McCalla, 477-6111 ElemrutaAtf Lanea Johnston LeCrand McNaughton Rodney Mickle F.rika Mitchell Dale Moody Kerin Posey Jason Reates Patrick Reid Michael Roberts Kim Rogers Tim Strickland Joseph West El r e.yvtcvuj g. Behind Office The responsibilities of a headmaster are great. Mr. Barry Norton has combined endurance, hard work and devotion to meet those responsibilities and help make Bessemer Faith Academy the great school that it is. Mr. Norton came to Bessemer Academy when it was founded in 1970. He served as headmaster and coach until 1973 when a full time coach was hired. Our thanks to Mr. Barry Norton for his work. Barber Pure Milk Company, 36 Barber Court, Birmingham, 942-2351 54 Admi vU tAation Mrs. Peggy Bryant has seen Bessemer Academy through 13 years — all the changes and improvements, the hard times and the good times. The biggest change Mrs. Bryant has seen is in her paycheck, thirteen years ago Mrs. Bryant volunteered her time and work for no pay. Doors Our counselor. Mrs. Mary Sullivan, is the prize of the student body. Although Mrs. Sullivan deals with all the classes at Bessemer Faith, the High School classes seem to rely upon her more. The seniors especially turn to her for guidance through their final year and look to her for suggestions on life after graduation. She is presented with many problems and trials of the students but is able to keep a cheerful, friendly attitude. Mrs. Sullivan has been counseling at Bessemer Faith Academy since 1974 when she took on her part time job. She is a graduate of Randolph Macon Woman's College and also attended the University of Alabama. She received a B.S. in Fducation and also a Masters. She is married to Dr. Percy Sullivan and has a son. Bill. She enjoys reading and cooking. THE FASTEST COMPACT SYSTEM COPIERS. Canon nuoxfll CIMM • 0 Wlw we cp«n wed • Two reduction mode • Enlargement CApaMrty __ _______ • Optional Jorter 40Q 400F PhotoCopy Incorporated (The Copier People) 595-COPY 595-2679 Mrs. Roberta Carter has been bookkeeper for four years at B.F.A. Not only does she keep books but her cheerful personality helps her relate well to the students. A dm bu6 {nation 55 Mrs. Alice Robinson, a history, government, and economics teacher, enjoys boating, swimming, and tennis when she is not busy with her husband Jean or working on her doctorate. Mr. Walt Rogers, who teaches biology and chemistry, water skies, hunts and fishes in his free time. He is working on his M.A. at U.A.B. Miss Linda Carper, a graduate of U.A.M. with a B.S. in biology, keeps her students busy with trig, physics, and algebra II. Mr. James Vines, an English teacher here at B.F.A. enjoys horseback riding, soft-ball, and basketball. Mrs. Sharon Bryant, Spanish and U.S. History teacher, reads, makes crafts, and enjoys sports. Miss Jane Strozier; Algebra I and Geometry teacher, enjoys running and crafts. Mrs. Dorothy Reed reads and listens to music when she is not too busy grading her high school English papers. 56 Faculty Mrs. Sharon Syx is responsible for the excellent choirs. In her free time she enjoys cooking, yardwork and piano. Mr. Jim Honeycutt teaches Science, Bible and Drama. He also has coached the wrestling team. Mr. Barry Crowson teaches business courses. He enjoys waterskiing, golf, and spending time with his newly-wed wife, Deana. He graduated from U. of A. with a B.S. in Bus. Ed. Mr. Keith Thrasher teaches history, P.E. and coaches Jr. High sports. He enjoys sports of all kinds. He is a graduate of U.A.B. Mrs. Faye Bunn is the girl’s P.E. teacher and teacher’s aide. She spends her free time reading and hiking. Mrs. Jo Lee Latham is the school's librarian. She enjoys hiking, biking and sewing. This page sponsored by Bright Star, 304 19th Street, N., 426-1861 Faculty 57 Mrs. Leslie Bunch teaches 6th grade. She enjoys tennis, eating and football. She and her husband Jim are expecting their first child. Mr. Gary Loggins teaches P.E. and Dr. Ed. He graduated from Troy State and enjoys sports and antiques. He also coaches Sr. High athletics. Mrs. Patsy Lushington who teaches fifth grade enjoys traveling and boating. She received her degree at U. of A. Mrs. Nancy Shelton leached first grade. In her free time she water skies and enjoys handwork. She received her degree from U. of Montevallo. Mrs. Sue Moore teaches kinde-garten. She graduated U. of A. with a B.S. in Ed. She enjoys collecting bells. Mrs. Avonell Watson teaches 2nd grade. She enjoys jogging, reading, crafts, and drawing. She graduated from U. of A. with a B.S. in Ed. Mrs. June Garner teaches elementary P.E. and keeps study hall. Her hobbies include skating, swimming, and hunting. Mrs. Claudia Freeman teaches 4th grade. She graduated from the University of Alabama with a B.S. in elementary education. She is presently working on her Masters in Elementary Education with a reading endorsement. She is married to Michael, and she enjoys swimming, skating, baton, ceremics, cooking, and watching T.V. Miss Laura Wischmeyer teaches the 6th grade and graduated from the University of Montevallo with a B.S. and a Masters in education. She enjoys doing handwork and going to dog shows. She has two toy poodles, Suzi and Andrew. Mrs. Judy Clifton instructs the 3rd grade. She attended Auburn University at Montgomery where she obtained her B.S. in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. She is married to Rick and has two children, Martin and Audra. She enjoys cross stitch, quilting, and trying to smock and sew. Mrs. Pat Reaves looks over the 7th thru 12th grade study halls. She is married to Raymond and has two children Benjie and Greg. She enjoys family outings, reading, and cooking. Hury Auto Parts, 428 N. 19th Street, Bessemer, 425-2461 Our lunchroom is staffed by Mrs. Glenda Willias, Mrs. Ann Tracy, Mrs. Judy Having, and Mrs. Bernice Quinn. t� H V Today The Court House The Student Council, headed by Mr. Rogers, sponsor, and student body president. J.T. Dabbs, was very active in the community and school projects. This past year the student council was involved in such projects as organizing and sponsoring sock hops, Christmas parties, homecoming, and clean up days. Community projects included making and delivering fruit baskets to nursing homes, collecting canned goods for the needy, and collecting toys for poor children just to name a few. The life of a student council member is one of responsibility. Along with this responsibility, goes leadership. One learns to accept this newly found sense of leadership and responsibility along with spending many hours in hard work. Student Council is needed to help a school run properly and the experiences gained help give an insight to the world beyond. Micah K. Hart Michael M. Lipscomb OfTicrrv Jill Mclhiufjl Je aa Broadwater. Sherry Gar-mon. Cindy Thra her. I eifh Ann Clemen ta, SlaCy Edge. J T llabb Npoav� — Mr Roger I Ilk ,,4 I Ilk: J.T tiabb , Cecil Bunn, Trey Thorton. Jack W cn, Amy Robnon, Sherry Garmon. BJ Scale . Jan BJan-kenxhrp. Trc Bond. Kendyl Mane . Audrey 'W Union, lee I ipycomb. Leigh Ann Clement« John Holliman Student Councxt. This page sponsored by Student Council Tomorrow The White House h I Oth Vtcki McComba. Cindy Schnirtvher. An ft I hhndpe. Ctady Tbrsibet. Sheryl Cooley. Ctnu Roe. Jew Broadwater. Ifeih ( jwn. Pcbkre Clement . Jayne l.jftone. Mark Smith. Jill McDouftl. Utah Han. Stacy Edge. Michael Liptcomb, Kathy Cooper 7th and Ktb: Brian Homme. Rhonda Gamble. Kelly Id ft. I ache lit (ijiuaji, Jamie Kierce Stu.de.yit Council The Bessemer Faith Academy Choir is higher and better than ever. Mrs. Sharon Syx, director, along with Mrs. Davidson, accompanist, has accomplished a great deal this year. “Mrs. Syx has always been a bright spot in our day. Most everyone likes choir. says one of the choir students. Mrs. Davidson is so versitile on the piano. She has often had to change parts of a song or jazz it up a little to meet our needs. It has come to be a tradition of the choir, both Senior and Junior High, to visit a nearby nursing home called Meadowood. Every year the choir visits Meadowood and sings five or six songs, some with the “up-beat” sounds of today, and some classics. No matter what they sing, there is always a room full of applause when they leave. The choir was a big success at the Singing Christmas Tree in Western Hills Mall. Some of the songs they sang were traditional, but mostly they sang new material. Wherever the choir goes, you can be sure that they are always welcome and always will be. Why? Because the choir is good! It can make you laugh; it can make you cry; it can make you feel patriotic; it can make you feel sensational . .. hut most of all, it can make you feel! Micah Hart Choi i A day in the life of a band member began at 6:30 A.M. during football season this year. This was shortly followed by moans and groans and yawns. At 7:00 A.M., thirty seven band members could be seen marching around the field. Early morning practices and “Basin Street Blues became the trademark of the band this year. Despite the loss of several members, the band played on. The year proved to be a growing and learning time for all, especially the many new and young members that joined the band this year. But it is by growth that endurance is born, and by the new learning of the young members that the continuing tradition of the BFA marching band lives on. Michael M. Lipscomb Early Morning Practice . . . Clock jw: Sa.opboor, — I)..id Ro . Jack Wren. Man Veitcb; Carr) llootii Job Bell. Alan Roooldt Irumpeic — Cecil Bann. Mickael l.ipvcomli, Bctt Moore. Grr Smitk; Jame. La t HI)a McDaniel, Clark Knack. Ha . - Julie llamikrr. Jamie Re . Jeaaifrr lloaari C lad) Nckrinwcher, Barri Roki.on. I o« Brat — Dana. K m«i. Chet)I Kirkpatrick: Donald Ra. Shi.er, Jackie C'arrea; Ginger I min, Pam Pat tenon. Band Pay Off (lockwite from lof: Dram-Major — Jraarne Pattereoa. Co-Drum major I rr Upvtomfc Rand Director — Bob Moore Wood oirtd — Heather (.able. (m� J ettch. Melanie Odom. Kim Jonrv Joy Romiar. Kimmi I aart), Jrancne Paffereon. (.miter Smith. Alitii Boudreau . I ana llarl line. Drum — Jeff ( urrrn. Irrr Schimteher. Ste� e Pattrrtoa. I ce I iparomb. Debbie Collin . After The Deadline . . . The annual staff members work is never done. For the layout members whose deadline is fastly approaching, or a photographer who is chasing a wrestler around the mat trying to get that winning photograph or an editor who is trying to make sense out of the work that has been so carefully put together; all the members will agree that though the work is great, so is the reward! Annual staff includes parties for every occasion, laughter and good times but annual staff is much more. It’s responsibility, hard work, and a yearbook that will be remembered by all B.F.A. students for years to come. Annual The Story Behind The Annual The Annual Staff has put forth a lot of effort this year to make Reflections 82’-83 one of the best yearbooks B.F.A. has ever had. The staff attended camp which was sponsored by the American Yearbook Company at Auburn University. Here they learned the basics of putting together a yearbook. The hardest part about being on the Annual Staff is having deadlines. For those whose work is not finished, it means a work day over the weekend. Many hours are spent after school by our sponsor, Miss Strozier and the editor, Judy Owens checking the work. The hard work finally pays off when the book returns, and the layouts which were slaved over for so long come to life on the page. Kim Plummer All The World The Drama Club, under the direction of Mr. Honeycutt, spent 6th period every day having fun and learning what goes into the making of a drama production. They discovered a play takes hours of practice, along with hours of setting up backstage. The drama students presented “A Christmas Carol'’ as their Christmas play this year. The main characters included John Holliman as Fbenezer Scrooge, Jill Blackerby as the Ghost of Christmas Present, Lisa Boyd as the Ghost of Christmas Past, and Michelle Cochran as the Ghost of Christmas Future. Mlk Ku,,rll. Brian Kid . T«rrj Schriawcbar. Uu Bo d. Jill Blacktrb). J.T. l abb� . Barbara HIM. So«)a ( «♦), Philip Karaml. Morjan Calla-a). J� ff Higslnboiharo. Cind) Alim. Micbrllr Cachraa. ( a id Rhodrv Joba llolliaian This page sponsored by Discount Furniture Mart, 1216 3rd Ave. North, Birmingham, 322-8597 Vicuna Is A Stage Friendship Is The Key Kappa Tri-Hi-V had its Formal Rush Party on September 27 at Teresa Roy's house. Later that night a fen pledges Here pinned and told to speak to Kappa members and not to roll their hair or wear any make-up. The next day a few more pledges were pinned and taken to the restroom for the remow al of their make-up. The rest were pinned that night and taken to Kendyl Massey’s house to recieve their jars. The rest of the week was filled with breakfastes at Hardee's. On Wednesday the pledges cleaned up around the school while doing dead bugs and air raids. The final event was. Tap-In. was held at Cindy Stephenson's home. The pledges were told who their Seniors were. The Seniors took their pledges out to eat, and all the members were invited to spend-the-night party at Marcy Bunn's house. With that the fun, exciting week of initiation was over. The fun for the new pledges and members alike was just beginning. The rest of the year was filled with projects such as taking goods to nursing homes at Thanksgiving, Secret Santa for the teachers, and a doughnut sale and stadium cushion sale for the lead-out. In the spring the Kappa banquet was held and pledges became members and the officers were announced. Lee I.ipscomh 72 This page sponsored by Reliable Service Printing 2719 N. 19th Street, Hueytown, 491-533 This page sponsored by Garywood Clothing 3029 Warrior River Rd. Hueytown 491-6734 Key To Achievement The Key Club is a boy’s community service organization. It takes on certain projects that otherwise might not get done. A few of these projects are the cleaning of the school grounds and the community, helping the salvation army, sponsoring sock hops, and it also does other projects when called on. The Key Club is a proud organization in itself. W hen it is said that the “Key Club will do it,” you can bet it will be done right, and accurate. That’s just the type of club it is. The Key Club. Micheal M. Lipscomb and Micah K. Hart. Rodnej Smith, (rant .tattoo. Scoll t pton. DuM Seal . Tr � Bond. Mirk Rhea. ktuy Barclay. Trey Thorton. Clark Tocher. Micah Hart. (fetid Rhonda. John Holliman. BJ. Scale . Philip Tarneii. Terr Schrlamcbar. J.T. Ifebb . Mike t oof. Officer - Treat. — Tret Bond. ParL - Joha Holliman. Prct. - BJ. Sea let. V. Pre . - Datld Rhode , not pictnrtd — Sec. — Chrii Wettoa. 74 In God We Trust The Teens For Christ was formed this past year by a small group of students who wanted to provide Christian fellowship for the students at B.F.A. The Lord has provided the club with Mr. Honeycutt, their sponsor. The club meets once a week for a Bible study and fellowship in someone’s home. The purpose of the group is to bring individuals together so that they may become one in Christ. Cathy Bell (brittle Mel.it Pratt. Tina Elnara. M laai« (Mon. Ota Elaaore. Ckm O.eat. Oad Spcakaiaa. Sktrtf Garatoa. Darliae (Mom, Paala Scott. Sherri Barart, A mi ad Scott; Mr. Moacycatt, Chrit YVettoa. An; Rebiatoa. Jamie Kirrc . Chef) I Elawee, Kalb) Cooler. Ooaaa Pitiiag. Mar) Jo Mbit . (hertl Prickrtl. Cath Bell. Ota Ca). Officer : Prct. — (alb) Bell. Treat. — Ota Ga). ( baplaia — Sherr) Garmoa, Part. — Chrit Weaaoa, Sec. — (brittle Mradoat. noi pictured — V. Pret. — Traci Carter. This page sponsored by Teens for Christ. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil. 4:13 75 The Beta Club started off the year with a tap-in. They inducted several new students from Fairfield. To be in Beta a student must have a 3.5 grade point average. Every year the Beta Club goes to a convention in Montgomery, where they hear lectures and talk with other students from around the state. Officers — Pres. — David Rhodes, V. Pres. — Sheila Cooley, Chaplain — Christie Meadows, Sec.-Treas. — Sue Dean Quinn, not pictured — Pari. — Sherry Garmon. Seniors — Sheila Cooley, Jan Blankenship, David Rhodes. Christie Meadows. Juniors — Cheryl Prickett, Alicia Dotson; Mary Jo White. Lisa Elmore, Melissa Pratt. Sue Dean Quinn; Kelly Barnes. Kris W'illiams. Amanda Scott, not pictured — Sherry Garmon. Amy Robison. Sophomores — Sheryl Cooley, Debbie Collins, Jessica Broadwater, Ree Reeves, Stacy Edge, Sonya Cossey. Hard Work + Determination = BETA Jr. BETA, sponsored by Mr. Vines had been active this year. Some of their events included selling donuts, making stockings for all the teachers and planning a trip to Six Flags. Christie Jordan, Brian Romine. Ruth Ann Abercrombie, Debbie Clements. John Grayson. John David Logan. Mark Newton: Kelly Edge. Rhonda Gamble. Melissa Moore, Christie Allman. Marty South, not pictured — Kathy Cooper. Wayne Ray, Scott Pate. Judith Dabbs, l.isa Hosmer. Mike Tracy, Tom Ward. Leigh Wesley. Sponsor — Mr. Vines. Officers — Treas. — Kelly Edge. Pres — Debbie Clements. Sec. — Rhonda Gamble, not pictured V. Pres. — Kathy Cooper. This page sponsored by Moore Coal Company Inc., 129 N. 4th Street. Bessemer, 424-2705 77 The main activity of the Math Club is to attend math competitions around the state. This is their second year to participate in tournaments with other schools. Jefferson State, Samford, and Vestavia Hills are just a few of the tournaments they will be attending. Brent Shadrick Morp (ilb� i;,Jotiu CirrHI. Un4� Pn«Kt, Jitk Mrrn: Philip t'aranc. hrU n� «, RMn tpoatot — Mt� � arp r Summing It Up This page sponsored by Herb Jackson’s 630 Clarendon Ave. Bessemer 428-9143 78 This page sponsor by Elbsco Media P.O. Box 1943 Birmingham 323-1508 £ A Week Filled With Excitement “A Preppy Homecoming was the theme for Homecoming week in October. The week was filled with excitement and activities. Everyone got a chance to participate in the week by dressing according to the theme for the day, such as Mafia Day, Spook Day, Punk Day or 50’s Day. The Junior class won the coveted spirit stick for displaying the most spirit throughout the week. At half time Julie Wesson was crowned Homecoming Queen, Cheryl Pricket was chosen Junior Maid. Cindy Thrasher was Sophomore Maid, and Jill McDougal was Freshman Maid. Although the team lost the game, a big crowd had fun at the Homecoming dance where they danced to the music of “Smokin. 9th Grade Court — Debbie Clements. Wendy Wesson. Jill McDnugal, 10th tirade f our! — Sonya Cossey. Cindy Thrasher, Cami Roc. Stacy Angel Htheridge. Kdge. This page sponsored by Braswell Home Furnishings. 1901 1st Ave. Bessemer — 425-1214 eo A Glamorous Night “A Preppy Homecoming” was the theme for Homecoming week in October. On Sunday the cheerleaders decorated the football players lockers and later decorated their doors at their homes. Homecoming week was filled with excitement. There was, of course, a week of dressing up to themes. Such as, Mafia Day, Spook Day, Punk Day, 50's Day, and Spirit Day. The High School grades compeated for the spirit stick. The grade with the highest score of points gained everyday won the coveted stick. The Junior class won the stick. Another activity was the wall-hanging contest. Every grade 9-12 was to come up with a theme and draw a large poster illustrating their theme. The Freshman class won the prize. As the day dwindled down, people had thoughts of the game. At halftime the Homecoming Court was announced. Julie Wesson was named Homecoming Queen. Cheryl Prickett was the Junior Maid. Cindy Thrasher was the Sophomore Maid, and Jill VlcDou-gal was Freshman Maid. Even though the football team lost the game, spirits were high from seeing old friends from years ago. The student council sponsored the Homecoming Dance. The gym was decorated in pink green, preppy colors, and couples danced to the sounds of the band 'Smokin'. I.ee Lipscomb -3 =r •o a co 1 V) © -1 o Q. cr vs -0 c •i © w Cfl 3 o © 09 3 c 09 1 o c x «-� =r 81 This Is Homecoming! Homecoming week is football. Homecoming Court and so much more. It is children showing their B.F.A. spirit and dressing for the occasion. It is Senior High students who get a chance to forget all their inhibitions. It is Junior High students, who ha e no inhibitions, parading down the halls with costumes and funny hairdos. For all it is a chance to bring unity to the school bv showing their spirit for B.F.A. This page sponsored by Eastern Valley Drugs, 1300 Eastern Valley Rd., Bessemer. 425-5258. Life In The Class Room The seven long hours between 8:00 and 3:00 are spent by students in a variety of classes. The teachers seem to delight in class work, tests, homework, and any assignment to make life hard on a student. The student in return, not wanting a teacher's life to appear too easy, interrupts the teacher, passes notes, sleeps in class, or finds some other way in which to escape as much of these assignments as possible. No one can argue, however, that the long hours spent in the class room will benefit the student for many years down the road. Kim Plummer This page sponsored by R.L. Zeigler Co., Inc. 2001 3rd Ave. Bessemer, 425-5251 C ustom Performance ■ Kawasaki 2512 9 h AVENUE NORTH BESSEMER. ALABAMA 35020 PHONE (205) 424-8611 “Vour Total Performance Dealer” After Hours — Fun? Life After 3:00 The obvious life of a student takes place in the variety of classes one may have between 8:00 to 3:00. But is a student's life over when that 3:00 bell rings? For some that long awaited bell simply means it is time to go to their locker, grab stacks of books from every subject, and then wail patiently for a ride home. For some that bell means time to go to practice, whether it is wrestling, basketball, football or any other after school activity. Some students, however, leave the school grounds as fast as they can in whatever means of transportation available, car, motorcycle, etc. All students will agree that when the 3:00 bell rings, there is still homework to do, school activities and clubs to attend, and test to study for. The life of a student last long after the 3:00 bell dismisses school. Work! Work! Work! For some students, work does not end with homework and studying. For these students the after school hours are spent at their part-time job. Fxtra spending money, help in a future career. or an activity to help pass time are just a few of the reasons why students go to work. Although B.F.A students work in a variaty of jobs — in an office, at a fast food place, or any other job, they all agree that work does in some way interfere with studying, or other school activities. However, their reasons for having a job outweigh any of the disadvantages of having a part time job. Fun Outside Of School Is there life outside of school? Throughout the year if you had followed any of the students home when the 3:00 bell rang on Friday afternoon, you would soon know the answer. Our photographers did just that and found the answer to be a very definite yes! They found that piling many friends in a car and going to the nearest fast food place were among the activities enjoyed. They also found many students standing in front of mirrors trying to look their best for that big date or just trying to calm their nerves before that decisive Friday night game. If anyone today ever took the time to look back over the years to when they were teenagers, or their parents were teenagers, they would soon realize that they did not have a wide variety of activities to choose from. In the 40’s, 50’s and even the 60’s and 70’s, who would have thought that a pinball machine would lead way to such arcade games as Pac-Man, Defender. Donkey Kong, or Centipede. Who could have ever imagined that those calm, twenty-five cent Saturday Afternoon matinees would have turned into four dollars worth of futuristic, terror-laden productions. While “The Blob” terrorized early movie goers, E.T. won the hearts of the people of the 1980’s. Many things changed over the years, and arcade games and movies were just two. After one considers all the activities there were to engage in this past year, the question should be rephrased. Is there life in school? Ginger Erwin 92 PATRON’S LIST All Star Athletic House Bessemer C linic P.A. ( Wiaba Tractor Green Hardware and Supply H G Battery Sidney and Lynne Howard Lipscomb and Lipscomb Mr. and Mrs. Rush Mc( linton Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Owens Port t of Cal! IVS otel rr if ▼ ■ Puro’s Ice C ream Parlour River's Tailoring Shop Dr. and Mrs. B. Wayne Roe Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Smith C'rissy Veitch � i Ads . Ads . . . Ads . Ads Ads . . . Albano’s Medical Discount Pharmacy 122 N. 19th Siren Calico Corner 726 Nil. Siren Cahaba Tractor 2417 Hv� . 31 South Pelham Cason’s Florist 1701 3rd V� c. North City Auto Parts 1313 N. 19th st. Dan’s Paint and Tool Rental 430 4lli � e. North Drummond Drug F.astern Valley Autoparts 501 North I9lh Street 21 F.astern alley Rd. Farr’s Kwik Chok 1110 4lh � e. S.W. Georges’ Auto Parts 21iv xth � e. n. Green craft Corp. 2212 Morgan Rd. S.F. Hilltop Florist 2400 Morgan Rd. H G Batters 3701 C ommerce V c t'arfield Ho Bo Joe’s Restaurant 1030 4th � c. J J Discount Pharmacy e. K Lipscomb Ken Smith — Roy Smith Metro Inc. Ih34 Bessemer Road. Birmingham Lemox Discount Pharmacy Foyle Seymour Jewelry Co. 3041 N. 19th Street 222 N. IHh Street Polar Meats and l.ockers 1129 4th � e. North Port of Call Motel Panama City. Florida Robert Hall Appliance Co. 7|| 19th Street Roy I.umber Roy Sons Wholesale Auto Parts 1405 1st e. 2497 Morgan Rd. S.F. Ruby’s Beauty Salon 1705 9th � C. T I) (.tin and Tackle t-oresldale Tillery’s Gulf 6(HI South Nth Street White’s Auto Store 316 N. |9th Street Woodland Hills Shell 1001 luM'aloosa llw . Compliments of a Friend Good Fuck B.F.A. Band With their new director. 95 SPOTLIGHT With two games under their belt, the Rebels went into their third game with two wins. Only a week before, the team had dazzled the crowd with a 20-6 victory over Cathedral Christian, and they were not about to let their home side’s pride die in this game against the Minor Christian Stars. As warmups began, a drizzle of rain fell. No one needed to get upset. By the time the game got underway, the rain had stopped, and the Rebels were ready for action. Everyone, from the waterboys on the sideline to Coach Thrasher on top of the press box, was ready to work. If there were any pre-game jitters, they were gone during the first quarter. The Rebels fought hard from the word ‘go’ and held their ground. Their persistence fianlly paid off when Craig Roy completed a three yard pass to Byron Foster for a touchdown. No extra points were made, but the team was fired up. The second quarter, holding no points for either team, was a battle for the field, and the first half ended with a 6-0 score. The Rebels came back growling after the half-time break. The second half doubled in excitement from the first. During the third quarter, an eightv-five yard pass play from Byron Foster to David Seals had the referee signaling, “Touchdown!” Scott Upton scored the extra point. The Rebels continued to amaze the crowd, and a blocked punt by Kip Hogue turned into a touchdown as Byron Foster picked up the ball and ran it in for the last score of the game. The final score — 20-0 in favor of the Rebels. Ginger Erwin Behind the curtain — what does it mean? It could be anything under the sun. But behind this curtain lies the football team of Bessemer Faith Academy. The long summer practices began August 2 in preparation for this year’s team. The hours were long and hot, but it seems they survived. The team, consisting of only three seniors and mostly sophomores and juniors, worked hard to make this team the best ever. Much preparation is required for the Friday night games. Long hours of practice in the afternoon, where all thoughts are centered on football. As the first game approaches, the coaches work the team harder and harder, more weights to be lifted, more laps to run, more plays to learn and memorize. More, more, more! Finally, all they can think, sleep, and breath is football. — Mary Veitch Sneak Preview BFA 7 21 20 9 0 14 34 7 0 7 6 Pickens Academy Cathedral Christian Minor Christian Coosa Valley Marengo Academy Sumter Academy Shelby Academy Tuscaloosa Academy Jackson Academy West End Christian llooper Academy Stars Of The Show Al right: Coaches — B. Crow son. G. l-oggins, K. Thrasher. Below: Running Backs — S. Russell. M. Russell. T. Bond. K. Hogue. Top: Wide Receivers — K. Barclay, B. Foster. I). Seals. M. Rhea. G. Bullock. J. Lowery Right: Guards — 1.1 horton. S. Ware. R. l urlev, J. Johnson. J. Higginbotham. K. Callaway. This Page Sponsored by Vining Brothers Timber and Equip-ment Co., Inc. 10- 14th St., N. Bessemer. 425-7587 98 Top: Kickers — S. I pton. M. Callaway, I). Seals. K. Barclay. B. Foster. Left:Tight Rods — I). Norred. S. Pate, D. Jones. R. Smith. II. Winks. Bottom Left: Quarterbacks — C. McRee, C. Roy. S. I pton. O0NT4 v a . A •UflbiMG JL SWtfcV CO., JNC. IW4 7th AVE.. N. BESSEMER®LA. 35020 PLUMBING yy LUMBER ELECTRICAI PLYWOOD ROOFING ' u MOLDING 99 Junior Rebels In Action The Junior Rebels Football Team enjoyed another good season. The enthusiasm and winning attitude produced six wins out of seven games played. The hard practices and devotion to the sport proved to be the winning combination to this successful team. Brent Shadrick 9th (.rude — C. McRee, L. Musso, S. Pate, J. Johns, II. Winks; J. Logan. J. Reaves. T. Horton, K. Grimes, 1. Newton. A. Gassaway. 8th Grade — M. Fitts, C. French. G. Vines, K. Johnson, M. Maguire. I). Dellaccio, W'. Ray, J. Russell. T. W ard. G. Edwards. T. Having, I . Jones, L. Clevenger, R. Lowery. T. Davis. T. Collins. 7th Grade — J. Cason. S. Patterson. L. Russell. J. Reid. D. Newton. D. Smith. J. Collins. J . Football This page sponsored by O.K. Tire Battery, 1701 N. 19th St., Bessemer 428 0111 Ja. Footbalt Shelby Academy BFA OP 26 0 Coosa Valley 28 16 Shelby Academy 21 0 West End Christain 0 19 Talledega Academy 23 6 Coosa Valley 21 6 Talledega Academy 26 0 The Challenge Cheerleading is a big part of the B.F.A. spirit. A cheerleader receives the exciting feeling of leading the roars of the crowd, dancing till their body drops, screaming their lungs out and being right there behind the team. The cheerleaders claim that their love for each other and for cheerleading kept them going through the year. Leigh Ann Clements, who heads the squad, was elected All-Star Cheerleader this past year. Rn Rn'n, HU) Tlntktr. I.orl Hardin. Head — A a ( ( ami Ro«; Vicki McComfct. Co- Hrad — Jan Blankcntkip, Slat) I djr [ P, by Alabama Oxygen, 2610 18th Ave., Bessemer, 428-9111 Of Cheerleading This page sponsored by 321 N. 19th Street, Bessemer, 428-6273 We’ve Got Kerri Sanders. Cindy Trammell. Angel Ethridge. Callie Campbell. Sharon Hewitt. Kelly Edge: Head — Wendy Wesson, Co-Head — Jill McDougal. Debbie Clements. Christie Allman This page sponsored by Dixie Datsun, 3430 Bessemer Super Hwy., Bessemer, 428-6314 104 The Spirit This page sponsored by Stephan’s Wholesale Building Supply 2, 18th Street N., Bessemer, 428-9338 105 Rebels On The Court The Bessemer Faith Rebels Varsity Basketball team underwent a year of triumphant victories and distressing defeats. Although they fought hard all year, there were just some games that could not be won. Tuscaloosa Academy is one example of a heart-breaking defeat against opponents which all stood over six feet tall. However, not looking back on those games, there were many deserved victories this season. As always the Rebels shined with well-coached style, agility, and over-all basketball ability, their losses being over shadowed by the tremendous wins. Ginger Erwin This page sponsored by Durrett Oil Company, 900 4th Ave., 425-3422 C. Roy. B.J. Scales, S. Upton. R. Smith. Coach Crow-son. D. Jones, I). Seals, F. Grayson. I). Roy, K. Barclay. - I Tabernacle Shelby Academy Warrior Berney Points Berney Points Berney Points Coosa Valley Warrior Minor ( hristain Cahawba Shelby Academy Tuscaloosa Academy Shoot For Two j= u Hi 1- £ J v5 � £ x .E This page sponsored by Fred McLelland, Service Station, 1701 4th Ave. N., Bessemer, 424-9224 Shooting T. Mo«fll. M. Scbtlkck. C. Erotm k. Jo«cv C. ( ilbwi). P. Pill� tw«, Coach I hrathf r. M. l_ Peacock. J. Palter . D. Hon. K Vaac . S. Gniw� “Aw, Come on Coach just one fifty foot jump shot! “What? Seven more suicides? “One hundred foul shots? Under the leadership of the more experienced players and the determination of the new ones, the girls practiced hard. Actually, they caught on quickly and worked intensely, and it showed. This past year the girl’s improved their out-of-district record and led in being one of the most improved and best teams on the district. At the Berney Points Tip-Off-Tournament early in BFA OP Tuscaloosa Academy 24 18 Berney Points 28 23 Cahawba 30 31 Warrior 35 41 Talladega 26 23 Berney Points 23 18 W.B’ham Christain 29 30 Berney Points 30 19 Coosa Valley 26 12 Warrior 22 20 W. B'ham Christain 37 34 Cahawba 32 58 Tuscaloosa Academy 22 18 the season, they took second place. Maria Schilleci received Most Valuable Player for the team at the tournament. Ginger Erwin Stars Nothing Runs Like a Deere' This page sponsored b Cahaba Tractor Company 2411 Hwy. 31, South Pelham, 35124 663-1470 UKUBOTR We’re looking for work. Pin That Man This year the number of wrestlers has grown considerably. They have worked very hard with Coach Loggins and new Coach Honeycutt. All their hard work has paid off. and they have become one of the best wrestling teams B.F.A. has ever had. However, being good does not come easy, but only through much practice and hard work has this wrestling team achieved its standard of excellence. Coach l oggins. M. Callaway. Mr. Honeycutt; S. Russell. E. Callaway. J. Cason. M. Wood, M. Russell; I.. Russell. A. Gassaway, B. Parsons. C. Wesson. M. Long, B. Foster. I). Newton. M. Foster. J. Collins. T. Collins. K. Garmon. J. Lowers. J. Russell. Behind The Mat The Mat Mates were chosen late last year to be the wrestlers cheerleaders. The Mat Mates worked hard this year. They had many practices after school and worked toward being a great squad. Left: Charlotte Higginbotham. Joanna Gar-rett — Head. Sherri Barnes; Sponsor — Mrs. Earner; Below: Sherry Garmon. Missy Smith, Sonya C'ossey; Bottom left: Beth Cason. Audrey McCtinton, Kelly Hester. 113 7J Drezmiev givei huge farewell 5 V0 cr by his country X? v? 2y jb ____«r New Tylenol bottle V Tylenol bets ° its future on Gty at high-water mark: safety cap Wettest year since 1961 Stallions to open first seae« on v 6 A Mai 'Ch 7 $ Power rates may take slow climb till’85 trUck’ rockets ss • Alabama’s No. 1 now - nnt football, but unempJoyni Mm Gov. Wallace, Ag Heart attack ends life of legendary Bear Bryant Goodbye, M-A-S-H truck’ rocke v° 0. %, %, % 4 %V %: e ,r' V (O Ay. %A Si % V% V V School prayer suit opens “Prep is out!” exclaims one student. “Prep is in! replies the other. These two students are discussing fads and fashions; which ones fit their lifestyles. To many students at Bessemer Faith Academy styles of clothing arc very important. This year many different fashions were discovered. Colorful sweatshirts were introduced, along with “duck” shoes. Although preppy clothing is out of the big spotlight, many students still enjoy button-downs. Izods. and bermu-da bags. Nike tennis shoes are still popular, but Asahi tennis shoes are gaining in popularity along with colorful laces. Levi's are still the brand of jeans to beat. Camouflage fatigues were worn also. Shirts are always changing. This year ruffled shirts were the thing to wear. Besides clothing there were other things to buy, such as any object with the smurf’ symbol. Walkman radios could be seen roaming the halls, l.atcr in the year Panama Jack shirts were sold by Coach Thrasher and proved to be a booming success. Along with the new Valley Girl” talk, mini-skirts, bandanas, large earrings, and colored hair were signs of change from last years styles. Whether prep is in or prep is out is still to be decided, but styles will always change, and that we can count on. Buffy I.ipscomh Styles Of The Day Images Of Today And Tomorrow As we reflect upon this year at Bessemer Faith Academy, there are many special memories that cross the mind. The hectic first day of school, new friends, and many old faces; the thrills of free days and the agonies of tests; the fun and excitement of football games, sock hops and parties are all apart of this year. Homecoming, KAPPA leadout, and the prom were major events of the year for the high school, while plays, field trips, and days to dress up were fun for the younger ones. The end of December brought about many hopes of changes and improvements for the new year and anticipation for the senior class of '83. For a long time this will be known as the year the greatest football coach of all times, ‘Bear’ Bryant died. And of course, the end of school brought graduation and the annual. The '82-'83 Reflection's staff hopes this annual has helped the students at B.F.A. to reflect upon this year, and will give them something to look back on and enjoy for many years to come. Lee Lipscomb Volume thirteen 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 Pam Hickerson. Our yearbook was printed on gloss 191 paper under the Custom program. The dimensions are 7 % x 10 V2; 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 354 Kelley Green in the opening section and Tempo 300 True Blue in the closing section. Also the senior individual pictures, 3 opening pages, and the tip-ins are in full color. The type style comes from the Times Roman Bold family. Body copy was set in 10 pt., while all picture identifications were in 8 pt. or 6pt. Headlines were set In 24 pt., and subheadlines are 14 pt. The division pages were set in Broadway Ingraved style 64, 48 pt. Senior section identifications were set in 14 pt. using Lydian Cursive. Design — The cover was designed by Mrs. Gwen Carlysle and photographed by Judy Owens. It is a True Life Cover with 4 color processes made from an original 11 x 14 color print. It is printed on natural Ivory linen and wrapped around 150 point binder's board. The Ivory endshcets were designed by the staff. They support an individually mounted mirror. The opening page photo was taken at Rock Mt. Lake by Judy Owens. The layout designs in the book are basically mosaic with a one pica margin between items. Photography — Six staff photographers took the pictures which were printed by Belmont Studios, Inc. The Reflections had a press run of 275 copies. Observe the good and beautiful. Take note and thankful be. While you have the light to see Before the shadows fall. Stand back from life reflecting on The wonder of it all. by Patience Strong Images Of Spring As the school year grinds to a close, thoughts turn to spring. Laziness in class can be blamed on “spring fever as the students think about what they will do when school ends. Strange things can be seen as students play tricks on their favorite teachers, or just spend time in the sun. Although the students know how many days are left in school, it seems as if it will never end, and that summer will never come. The people who notice the time the most are the seniors who wait, some reluctantly, for the last few days. The excitement of “getting out can be felt in the hallways and smelled in the spring air. The excitement of vacation can also be heard by students as they talk about their summer plans, hut if everything else is shut out, the images of spring can clearly be seen. Softball The girl’s softball team had a successful season this year. Much hard work after school in the hot sun with running and drills all paid off when the team went to State Play-Offs. The girl’s softball succeeded in winning first place in their division under the leadership of Coach Thrasher. 122 Baseball Fun The baseball team this year was under the leadership of Coach Crowson. Their regular season record was 9 wins and 3 losses which awarded them a trip to the State Playoffs. Some outstanding players included Philip Earnest who got All-State and Rodney Smith. Mark Rhea and Craig Roy who got All-District. Wrestler’s State Champs The wrestlers worked very hard this year and it paid off. They walked away as state champs. They worked after school learning new moves and lifting weights. L'nder the direction of Mr. Honeycutt and Coach Coggins, the team grew into a united group. The tournament was held here at BFA and all came to support the team. All the year's hard work paid off when the Rebel wrestlers won state championship for the 2A division. Congratulations Wrestlers! 124 Annual Arrival “Is the annual here today?” “When will it get here?” All throughout March. April and into May many questions arise as to whether the yearbook will ever come. In May, amidst popcorn, balloons and three-wheelers, the annuals made their big arrival. Then begins the search through the book for that special picture, signing books and finally home to (he shelf to be read and re-read for years to come. I The Three B’s To Good Health I he blood drive. barbecue, and bike rodeo were the special events which were held this year. The blood drive, which was sponsored by the Student Council, promoted the giving of blood for the Red Cross. Student Council members worked long hours to make it a success. The second annual blood drive collected over 90 pints of blood. The Quarterback Club held a barbecue again this year to raise money for football and other athletic equipment. The last “BM is the bike rodeo. The 3rd through 6th grades participated in (his promotion of bike safety. A Night To Remember Miss B.F.A. The Miss B.F.A. Pageant was sponsored by the Junior Class to raise money for the Prom. The contestants came early Saturday afternoon for their interviews. The Junior Class put a great deal of time and effort into the pageant, and it paid off. Special entertainment was provided by Dwight Burrell and Lisa McEninry 126 Miss B.F.A. The Winners Miss B.F.A. — Julie Wesson; Runner-up — Leigh Ann Clements; Junior — Jill Biackerby; Runner's-up — Cheryl Prickett and Amy Robison; Sophomore — Cindy Thrasher; Runner's-up — Cami Roe and Linda Speakman; Freshman — Jill McDougal; Runner-up — Cindy Schrimscher Little Miss B.F.A. In April, the Little Miss B.F.A. pageant was held for all those in grades K-8. The night arrived and out paraded sashes and curls and ribbons and dimples. The evening was a memorable one for all who entered and all who came. Little Miss B.F.A. The Winners Division I “Little Miss B.F.A.” — Amanda Smith Runners-up — Bridgett Brown and Kim Rogers. Division II “Miss Elementary” — Amy Thrasher. Runners-up — Angela Dellacia and Nicole Parsons. Division III “Miss Jr. High” — Kerri Sanders Runner-up Cheryl Elmore Honoring The Deserving Hard work and high achievements deserve to be recognized. It is for this reason that Awards Day honors all those who have creatively excelled in projects ranging from literature, science, math or history. These projects may include works of art, writing or making models. The grand prize went to Judy Owens for her apple dolls. Another day to honor those for Scholastic Achievement is the tap-in to the Beta Club. This day stands out as a day to give credit and honor to students in 9th-12th grade that continue to excell in both grades and character. 128 Pieces Of April May The choir's spring concert was better than any year. Choreography to some of the songs brought the audience attention, while winning smiles as well. The most memorable event was Mr. and Mrs. Honeycutt's audition for the Solid Gold dancers. Other pieces of May include plays by all the elementary grades, and cheerleading try-outs which can sometimes prove to be the most emotional week of the year. The Band Banquet was held at the Pizza Hut. Cecil Bunn received the Most Outstanding Band Member and Kim Jones got the John Philip Sousa Award. Kindergarten graduation wraps up a long year for those children who get their first taste of school life. Night Life Kappa Closes Out The Year Obviously, students don't spend all of their time with school, or work. You would think that they would not have any time to party between studies, school, and jobs, but they make the time. Along with the usual sock hops and dates are those annual events, when groups get together for a special occasion. Two of these events are the KAPPA Leadout and Banquet. The leadout is a semi-formal dance held in honor of the Seniors by the Juniors. The Juniors were responsible for designing and setting up the decorations. Their theme was “Hawaiian Luau” and the band was “Sweet Tooth.” The KAPPA Banquet was held at Fred Gang's. The new officers were announced and the pledges were taped-in. 130 For Seniors, one of the biggest events of the year is the Prom which is held at the end of April. The Juniors worked for days decorating the gym. They used a parachute, chicken wire, and painted murals to express the theme, “On the Wings of Love.” When the gym was ready and the time had come, the Prom began with sounds of “KD Ryzer.” After about four hours of dancing, the prom ended and couples left to attend breakfast parties and other events. 131 132 When The Deadlines Are Over When the deadlines are over, the annual staff celebrates surviving a year of hard work. To begin with the staff had a dinner at “Godfather’s Pizza”, followed by a late movie. “Tootsie.” The last week in April, the older staff members made a trip to Clarksville, TN., where the yearbook plant is. They learned what goes into making a yearbook. Alot was learned and the staff continually wants to get new ideas to put together a better book. Seniors! Seniors! Seniors! As (he seniors longingly anticipate the last days, they begin to think about what is next in their lites. When preparations for graduation begin, seniors get one of their first tastes of freedom. Although exams are on the way there are a few days in which they do not hate to go to school. The seniors will reflect on these times in the future. Answers To Senior Baby Pictures lit row: U Hartline, B.J. Scales. T. Roy. L. Gay. J. Wesson. R. Stephens. 2nd row: C. Stephenson. K. Massey. B. Pitts, C. Meadows. J. Wren. 3rd row: J. Patterson. M. Brown. S. Cooley. C. Honeycutt. T. Schrimschcr. LA, Clements, C. Owens. 4lh row: K. Jones. T. Williams. G. Erwin. K. Vance. M. Bunn. D. Rhodes. J, Holliman. B. Hill. 5th row: D. Vining. J.T. Dabbs. J. Garrett. T. Carter. C. W esson. J. Blankenship. L Peacock. 6th row: S. Barnes. L. Hyde. P. I enderman. 133 Seniors’ 134 The countdown begins as the end gets closer. “Twenty more days”, “Nineteen”, “Eighteen” Plans begin for making that all important date to the Prom. “Seventeen”, “Sixteen”, “Fifteen” .. Mrs. Sullivan busily makes sure that every senior has enough credits to be a 'graduating Senior . “Fourteen”, “Thirteen”, “Twelve” . Ijisi minute pranks on teachers and the school in general begin to occur. “Eleven”, “Ten”, “Nine” Excitement builds and graduation gifts begin pouring in. “Eight”, “Seven”, “Six” Caps and gowns arrive just in time to parade down the halls of school as if they were owned by the Senior Class of 83. “Five”, “Four”, “Three” ... Class Day and parties begin and still the excitement builds, until “Two”, “One . . Graduation!!!!! Last Days Class Day The entire day’s ceremonies are dedicated to the Seniors on Class Day. This is the day when the Seniors come dressed in white dresses or ties, and get their awards, read the Last Will and Testament, Prophecy and Class Poem. It is an exciting day for everyone, but especially the Seniors and their parents. 135