Bessemer Academy - Reflections Yearbook (Bessemer, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1985 volume:

Hard Work 2 Pays Off! Contents Seniors 17 Classes 43 Faculty 66 Clubs 73 Sports 96 Finance 131 3 Starting The The Elementary Is probably one of the most overlooked of the sections at school. The kids are probably one of the greatest bunch. They go to Children's Theatre every year and sometimes to the zoo. This section is the future of Bessemer Faith Academy, the future doctors, lawyers, and maybe even a future president sits among these children now. Dreams and hopes are what makes these kids responsible for their outlook on life. The fun of youth and innocence are among them and every smiling face brings joy to us and them. Mary Veitch Year Off Fresh! Just What Did 6 You Do This Summer? 7 It's Our r Turn Now! As the Senior class of 1985 approaches the end, we feel sentiments of happiness and sadness. The joy of finally graduating, hopefully, is side stepped by the fact that we are leaving such great memories behind us. This year means so much, and yet, we cannot believe that we are graduating. We have had some great times in the past and look forward to making this year the best one in our lives. We have all grown up together and have grown close together. Memories can sometimes be the cruelest of all emotions and we hope the ones we leave behind are ones of happy times when young girls and boys matured into well-mannered ladies and gentlemen. We all have great burdens to bear in life and ours are to be what is expected of us and make our school proud that they produced such fine and educated people. Take A Look 10 At Me Now! n 13 14 Everyone Is Hard At Work 15 You Are The Greatest! The 1984-1985 Reflections' staff would like to dedicate this annual to Mrs. Avonell Watson. She has taught the second grade at Bessemer Faith Academy for eight years. She is admired for her dedication to her work at the school. Among her many talents, she is an accomplished artist. She has also taught Aerobics at the YMCA. In her spare time, she enjoys working with flowers and crosstitching. On behalf of the faculty and the students of BFA, the Reflections' staff would like to thank Mrs. Watson for her contributions to the Academy. 16 18 -■ Sec. Treas. — Linda Speakman; Reporter — Cami Roe; Pari. — Beth Cason Chaplain — Melanie Odom; Pres. — Sheryl Cooley; V. Pres. — Stacy Edge. Erie Stewart Callaway Deborah Renee Collins 22 V i {Jessica Dawn Hroadwater Gregory Harold Mullock Elizabeth Jayne Cason Mark Edward Clark Sheryl Ann Cooley Sonya jCynne Cossey Jatima yvenue Elmore Jlieah Kage Hart 'Jeffery Daniel ’Dennis JC-isa Kim Jester Angela Kelly Hester Stacy Catherine Edge Charles Davis Hand. Jr. n Susan M ichelle Molly Sidney Curry Howard Charlotte Ceigh Higginbotham Charles Kipling Hogue Melanie Sage Honeycutt Zerrie Melt Howell Wendy Qayle Horton Beth Michelle Kirkpatrick 26 Jaiyna Cyan Cagrone Vicki JCynn McCombs Pamela 'Diane Patterson M ichael Me Jail JCipseomb William Jeffery Cowery Kobin Dale Marred Melanie Christine Odom David JCee Pearson 26 Best All Around Stacy Edge, Kip Hogue Most Likely to Succeed Bobby Reed, Sheryl Cooley Best Dressed Kelly Hester, Rodney Turley Who’s Who Most Popular Roger Turley, Cami Roe Most School Spirit Charlotte Higgenbotham, Jeff Dennis Cori Shawn Riley Robert Ccc Reed Can JCynu Roe Catherine Maria Reeves William Craig Roy Candon Seott Russell Maria Ann Sel illeei Barbara juliene Sinn 30 Mary Key cilia Veitclt 31 Most Talkative Cindy Thrasher, Jeff Lowery Most Talented Wendy Horton, Michael Lipscomb Wittiest Michele Deavours, Scott Russell Who Class Poem A silent hush sweeps over the land, Our time of reckoning is close at hand. There are some things we still hold near. Like our friends we have made along the way. We have all tried to grow up fast, And now our parents wish to live in the past. But, the future beholds us as we walk down the aisle, Now no one can hide their smile. The tears and joys, we have all shared together Even through the most bizarre of weather. The bond can never be broken, For it is a chain tied by the depth of the soul. The dreams we all held so dear, Have lasted on through all the tears. They will always be with us in soul and heart, As we take a small step forward For a brand new start. Mary Veitch Class .History We, the graduating class of 1985, do gratefully acknowledge the fact that our final year of high school is over. Having survived long years of homework assignments, lectures, and endless chemistry exams, we realize that no Senior class would be complete without a recorded history. Let this record of our enlightening adventures into academia stand forever more. In the beginning, there was the first grade. The building seemed so large, changing a simple trek to the restroom into a mind-boggling quest. After learning our way around, we embarked on our first theatrical experience a Thanksgiving extravaganza. As we moved up the ladder of academic achievement, we experienced the new trauma of changing classes, wondering which bell was for us. After memorizing the axiom crude, rude, and socially unacceptable, we moved to the other end of the hall. Our biggest shock came from a notorious mathematician who taught us to PLUG IT IN AND GRIND IT OUT. We also learned of the math students most hated enemy, the dreaded overhead projector. In high school, we thought we'd never survive Shakespeare wondering how anyone who talked so strangely could be successful. As mature juniors we saw our football team place second in the state, the best record ever. The Miss B.F.A. Pageant and Prom brought us, as a class, closer together. Who can ever forget the 450 helium balloons at the Prom? Again, as Algebra II students we heard our Wise Mathematic teacher's favorite phrase. Our Senior year finally arrived, bringing with it a new way to pronounce ten, pen, and beggar. Pictures, invitations, and banquets took large chunks out of our parent's bank accounts. We will always remember the eventful trip to the Botanical Gardens with Rip Hogue in the bushes. Looking back, we now see that it was these seemingly unimportant events that make us become attached to our school. Because of this leaving is a very confusing and a sad time. We will always remember our many friends and fun years at Bessemer Faith Academy. We only hope next year's Seniors will be as well prepared for the future as we have been. Jessica Broadwater Michael Lipscomb To: Ca «e leave another day of sight seei, that snapping ability, one mo. .ertain guys, and a certain son , o -g- To: Anybody, _.T. leaves the ability to find .1 super friend like S.C. Thanks for everything. To: Laurie, Barri, Callie, Donna, and Rhonda, Beth leaves all her love and some more great times. To: Donna P., S.C., C.T., and S.E. leave a long ride home from Coosa, a burned car scat, and a burned cheerleading skirt. To: Tim, Wendy leaves the best little brother a girl could have. To: C.H., Beth leaves a tube of toothpaste. To: Any redhead who can handle it. M. Hart leaves a Creeamee Burrgerr. To: Hank, Cami leaves a thanks for being there. To: Wendy M., Mark leaves his version of Thanks for the Memories . To: The jrs., The Seniors leave Mike Suell. To: Curry and Bobby, Michele leaves a contest where nobody loses. To: Tim, Susan leaves all her love. To: R.K., K.H. leaves one last game of red light at a Hueytown intersection. To: B.R ., R.R. leaves all her love and thanks for all the great memories and hopes of many more to come. To: Coach Crowson, Jeff D. and David leave one year's supply of fish and a certain Business Math dropout for another year. To: Donna P., Michelle leaves a bowl of chili, and a box of Pampers along with someone else’s car to steal. To: Sharon, Elizabeth, and Nina, Pam leaves all her love and thanks for being great friends. To: Mr. Rogers, Jessica leaves a midnight trip to Food World and a life time supply of chocolate milk. To: Curry, First period English class leaves the title Champ . To: S.C. and C.T., B.S., and D.C leave an extra key and a wet shoe. To: Coaches, Pam and Maria leave all their love and thanks and leave Donna |o to pick on for three years. To: Stacy. Jeff D. leaves one last You dumb jerk! To: K.G., M.S. leaves all of her love and many good times for their future. To: Mark, your sister leaves all her love and thanks for making my Senior year great. To: Whoever wants them, the Snurdmobile leaves all the Mountain Dew bottles from his floorboard. To: Darlene, Thanks for being there when I needed someone. Good luck next year. To: Denise and Melissa. Kelly leaves all her love for being such great Kappa pledges. To: K.H., C.T. and S.C. leave his great tumbling ability. To: Anyone who could possibly want it, Eric leaves the name Buddah . To: Mrs. Elm, Melanie and Shawn leave all their love and their ability to grade math books. To: Cookie, Twinkic leaves a night coming home with flashing lights. To: Kelly and Christie, Cami leaves all of her love and an open invitation to Auburn. To: Vicki, Terrie leaves a party, a swinging door with 1 no glass and a small brick wall. To: Chuck, Bobby leaves a calculator and the answers to all the Advanced Biology tests. To: S.R., L.S. leaves lots of love and thanks for all the great times and hopefully many more to come. To: Twinkles, Twinkie leaves a rainy night at Duke's house doing gymnastics on the pool table. To: Curry, a certain Senior leaves a watch, several broken curfews, and a popped balloon. To: The '86 Seniors, we leave David's mechanics manual for all bjs trips. To: Coach Crowson, Michelle K. and Janya leave just one weekend without you finding out everything. To: Kathy and Rhonda, Michelle K. leaves a lot of thanks and a big hug. To: My Little Sis, S.H. leaves lots of love, a bottle of Apple Lotion and another night to drive around in the little yellow lemon . To: Cindy, Jessica leaves a $25,000 dump truck and one last I hate you! To: S.H., B.S., C.H., and W.F., K.F. leaves all her love and thanks for always being around. To: Mark E., Melanie leaves all her love and thanks for being her Buddy . To: Mr. Rogers, the summer school class of '84 leaves a step by step guide on how to act like a Senior. To: Wendy and Callie, Tima leaves all her love and thanks for being great pledges. To: Terri and Judith, Shawn leaves all her love and thanks for being great pledges. To: Coach Loggins, a certain Senior leaves a pigtail and a Jane Fonda svorkout book. To: P.S., Jeff L. leaves all his love. To: Students, Greg leaves the title Nut to anyone that’s qualified. To: Bob , Beauty leaves a lot of love and a friendship no one understood. To: Marty and Cindy, Stacy leaves all her love and an everlasting friendship. To: Tom and Jim, your sister leaves one more Let’s go! and no one to pick on about you know who. To: Tommy and Terry, Chuck leaves another year of bugles. To: Susan and Eric, K.F., C.H., and B.S. leave a dirty car, a torn up Fiero, and a can of air freshner. To: Mrs. Bryant, Melanie and Tima leave her without official grocery buyers of 1985 . To: BFA, the Seniors of '85 leave the hopes for a new transportation system. Md Zestammt 7b: Coach Crowson, his favorite accounting students leave. To: Kendall, Kelly leaves an everlasting friendship and all her love. 7b: Susan H., C.H., B.S., K.F., anti D.C leave a night at the movies with a tub of popcorn. To: T.E., M.H., B.S., K.F., C M., S.H., D.C., and P.P., Shawn leaves thanks for being great friends. To: W.F., K.F. leaves the keys to her car and a trip to Burger King. To: D.J., M.S. leaves her love. To: Karen, Christie, and Kelly, Reo leaves an everlasting friendship and a place to stay at Auburn To: W.W., C.T. leaves many more trips home from Pickens. To: Lisa and Sharon, Jayna leaves all of her love. To: Anyone who can handle it. Rcc, Cami, Stacy, and Kelly leave a night in Audrey's basement. To: Darlene, Melanie leaves a day of shopping, a man shoplifting, and bottle of “Tester” perfume. To;Hank, Jeff L. leaves a little more room to maneuver. To: Terrie, Michele leaves another night at T.J.'s with a tube of red lipstick. To: Jimbo, Melanie and Shawn leave him one more Gimme some gum!! To.-Donna M., Stacy and Cami leave a sack, mirrored sunglasses, and one last trip to Hueytown. Tb.B.S., S.H.. K.F., S.R., D.C., C.H., and M.H., Tima leaves Let's party” at Puro's and thanks for being there. To: Whom it concerns, W.H. leaves with the person they saw yesterday, (T.J.)! To: Joey R. Curry leaves a fenced in corral. To: S.F., R.R. leaves a big thanks for being a great friend and another night with the dogs! To: Michele, Terrie leaves the saying My heart bleeds peanut butter for you! 7b:Donna P. and Kathy, Stacy leaves many thanks for being such great friends and many more trips to McDonald's. To: Ree, Kelly, Stacy, and Cami, Beth leaves a big thanks and an everlasting friendship! To:Kip, Curry leaves a little excursion to T-town and a S40 light bulb. To: Next year's photo editor, Debbie leaves all the misplaced pictures and hopes that you can find them. To: Beth, Ree leaves a watch to tell what time it is and one last version of Kizzie, Kizzie! To: Bobby, Michele leaves a typewriter that works. To: Shawn, Mark leaves an old sock, a dead crayfish, and a packet of sea monkey growth food. To: Anybody interested, Michael leaves Lowery's ability to charm 13 and 14 year old women. 7b:S.P., M.K. leaves all her love and a big wish for their future. To: S.H., P.P. leaves one more trip to Wilcox, 23, and C.B.S. To: Ree, Bobby leaves his love and a trip to Pizza Hut. To; Debbie Collins, Jeff D. leavesa lesson on keeping your mouth shut!!! To: Mr. Rogers, a certain Physics student leaves a can of vanishing cream. To: Curry, Terrie leaves him someone else to stand behind. To: K.F., V.M., W.F., C.H., and B.S., S.H. leaves another Let's Go Crazy, a ride in the pink jeep and an everlasting friendship. To: Someone, Curry leaves a sveekend camping trip, a huge fish dinner, and an afternoon swim in March. To: Wendy F., the Friday Nighters leave her a Whopper Jr. To: Renee, Stacy leaves many more exciting nights seeing green lightening. 7b:Sonya, Cindy leaves a lovely night with T.H. AND J.J. To: All of our friends, the faculty and your bravery, the Class of ''85 leaves j big thanks and lots of love to carry onlll Ree Reeves Kip Hogue Class Prophecy We, the prophets of the Class of '85, welcome you to our ten-year reunion. Surprisingly enough, our reunion tonight is not being held at Stacy Edge's house but at BFA's own gymnasium. The music tonight is being provided by Micah Hart and Michael Lipscomb who are now an opening act for Pink Floyd . Singing back up are Tima Elmore, Susan Holly, Barbie Sinn, Kim Foster and Michele Deavours. We are sorry that Jessica Tire Slasher Broadwater could not be with us tonight. She still has ten years left in the state penitentiary. Another one that could not be with us is Mary Shakespeare Veitch. She is now living in London doing very well with her plays and poetry. Some others that could not be with us are Maria Schilleciand Pam Patterson, they are playing basketball for the Lady Blazers, and they're on the road. A big thanks is to be given to David Pearson because if it wasn't for him none of us would be here. The bus broke down once again. We should also thank Shawn Riley for the beverages. She furnished them from her newly owned jiffy Chek located in Hueytown. Now enetering is Cami Snow White Roe followed by the seven dwarfs: David, Scott, Pat, Mike, Tim, Slick, and Hank. Among us tonight is our very own Jeff Mad Dog Lowery who has just returned from Atlanta after winning the Georgia Championship Wrestling Tournament. As we look around the room, we see Kip Hogue and Curry Howard talking to Roger Turley, Rodney Turley, Craig Roy, Greg Bullock, and Debbie Collins about their new co-owned mule farm on the outskirts of Dallas, Texas. Not far behind Debbie is Bobby Keer still trying to get a job on this farm. Here comes Scott Russell and Linda Speakman talking to Michelle Kirkpatrick and Scott Pate. Everyone is still asking the great question, Are they ever going to separate? Wait! Hold everything look who's coming through the door the ever popular She-Devils of Harlem. The members are Sheryl Cooley, Melanie Odom, Melanie Honeycutt, Terrie Howell, and Vicki McCombs. The leaders of this terrible gang are Wendy Horton and Jayna Lagrone. Across the room we see Kelly Hester telling Beth Cason and Ree Reeves how bad she still wants her 450 Mercedes. Beth and Ree are trying to sell to everyone their new toothpaste called Pullapin Ahhh. We all are very proud of Chuck Hand. We just found out that Chuck is the owner of the largest plantation in Columbia, South America. He is followed by his faithful sharecroppers: Eric Callaway, Jeff Dennis, Mark Clark, and Dale Norred. Over the roar of the crowd, we hear someone cheering and yelling. It's Charlotte Higginbotham. Because of her infatuation with joey jones, she has become a Birmingham Philly. Arriving fashionably late are Cindy Thrasher and Sonya Cossey, talking about Cindy's ever popular shoe collection. As this evening comes to a close, we, the Class of 1985 would like to thank our parents, friends, and faculty for making our time here at Bessemer Faith Academy enjoyable and memorable. Kelly Hester Curry Howard Class Poet Mary Veitch Class Historians jessica Broadwater, Michael Lipscomb Class Lawyers Ree Reeves, Kip Hogue Senior 'D irectory Broadwater, Jessica — Choir 9. 10, 11, 12, All State Honor Choir 9; Beta 9, 10. 11. 12, Sec 9, Pros 12; Mfcs BFA 9. 10, 11. Top Ten 9; Kappa 10,11, 12, Pledge Trainer 12; Student Council 9. 10, 11, 12, Treas. 10, Pres. 12; Spanish Club 9. 10; Homecoming Court 11; DAR Citizenship Award; Who's Who Among American High School Students; United States National Mathematics Award; Girl's State Representative; lumor Class Pres.; Senior Class Historian. Ambition: Jo attend Auburn University and later become a successful doctor, who is happy and in love making housocalls in a red Corvette. Who could ask for more? Bullock, Greg —Choir 10; Student Council 12; Baseball 10, 11, 12; Basketball 12; Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Senior Favorite; Who's Who — Cutest Ambition: To own an Empire like the Great Fred D. Sanford. Callaway, fric — Choir 9; Band 9; Football 9, 10; Wrestling 9, 10, 11, 2nd 10, 3rd 9, 11. Ambition: To become an Aerospace engineer and to travel to the stars. Cason, Beth — Choir 9, 10, 11, 12, All State Honor Choir 9; Kappa 10. 11, 12. Pari. 12; Sports Club 10, 11, 12, Treas. 12; Student Council 10, 11; Mat Mate 10, 11; Spanish Club 9. 10; Pep Club 11. 12; Who's Who — Biggest Flirt. Ambition: To go to Auburn and pass. Clark. Mark — Choir 10, 11, 12; Basketball 9; Wrestling 11, 12; Spanish Club 9. Ambition: To be the world's greatest stock car driver. Collins, Debbie — Band 9, 10; Annual Staff 11, 12; Beta 10. 11, 12; Spanish Club 9.10; Society of Distinguished American High School Students. Ambition: To finish all of my school years to come in the future without causing my parents to go broke in the process. Cooley, Sheryl — Band 9, 10; Annual Staff 10, 11.12, Editor 12; Beta 9 10,11,12, V. Pres. 12; Softball 10,11.12; Spanish Club 9, 10; Who's Who Among American High School Students; National Mathematics Achievement Award; First place Short Stories; Senior Class President; Who's Who — Most l ikely To Succeed. Ambition:To go to college and become successful in any field I choose to major in. Cossey, Sonya — Choir 11, 12; Drama 10; Beta 10, 11,12; Miss BFA 9, Kappa 10, 11, 12, Best Junior 11, Treas. 12; Student Council 12; Volleyball 9; Mat Mate 10; Spanish Club 9,10, Pres. 9; Homecoming Court 9,10,12; Who's Who Among American High School Students; Who's Who — Cutest. Ambition: To find a man who will treat me right! Deavours, Michele — Choir 11, 12; Basketball 10, 11, 12. All District; Who's Who — Wittiest Ambition: To always be happy and be successful at whatever I choose to do! Dennis, led — Drama 9; Softball, Asst. Coach 11, 12; Teens tor Christ 10, 11. 12; Who's Who — Most School Spirit. Ambition: To study journalism and to be a broadcaster on radio or television; also, to be filthy rich. Edge, Stacy — Choir 9. 10. 11,12, All State Honor Choir 9; Beta 9. 10. 11. 12; Miss BFA 9. 10. 11; Kappa 10, 11, 12. V. Pres 12; Sports Club 10, 11, 12, Hist. 12; Student Council 9. 10, 11. 12, Pari. 10; Cheerleader 9, 10, 11. 12, Co-head 12, All Star 12; Spanish Club 9. 10. V. Pres. 10; Homecoming Court 9, 10, 11, 12, Homecoming Queen; Class Favorite 9, 10; Senior Favorite: Senior Class V President; W'ho's Who Among American High School Students; Who's Who — Best All Around. Ambition: To attend Auburn University and study pre-med and be a successful doctor. Elmore, Tima — Band 9, Colorguard 9; Annual Staff 11, 12; Miss BFA 10.11; Miss FHS 9; Kappa 10. 11, 12; Teens for Christ 10; library Club 9. Ambition:To go to college and be a primary school teacher. foster, Kim — Choir 9, 10. 11; Spanish Club 9.10; Pep Club 11. Ambition: To go to college and do my very best. Hand, Chuck — Baseball 10. 12; Football 9; Who's Who — Most Fun To Be With Ambition: To graduate from college with honors. Hart, Micah — Choir 9. 10, 11, 12, All State Honor Choir 9; Student Council 10, 11, V. Pres. 11; Key Club 10, 11; Spanish Club. 10; Order of the Arrows, Eagle Scout; Literary Award; Who's Who — Most Unique Ambition: To own a lamborgh-ini, live in England and own a dog named Fred. Hester, Kelly — Choir 9, 10, 11, 12, All State Honor Choir 9; Kappa 10, 11. 12, Hist. Rep. 12; Sports Club 10, 11. 12, Pres. 12; Student Council 11; Cheerleader 9; Mat Mate 10, 11. Co-head 11; Spanish Club 9, 10; Homecoming Court 9; Senior Class Prophet; Who's Who — Best Dressed. Ambition: To attend Samford University and become very successful, so I may own a 450 SI Mercedes Higginbotham. Charlotte — Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; Mat Mate 10, 11; Spanish Club 9. 10; Pep Club 11. 12; Who's Who - Most School Spirit. Ambition: To go to college and then into pre-med to be a pediatrician Hogue. Kip — Choir 11, 12; Baseball 10, 11, 12. All District 11; Football 9. 10. 11, 12, All District 11. Player of the Week 11, Who's Who in American High School Football; Freshman Favorite; Freshman V. President; Senior Class Favorite; Senior Class lawyer; Who's Who — Best All Around. Ambition: To become wealthy and well-known world wide for starring in lite beer commercials. Holly, Susan — Choir 9, 10. 11, 12; Annual Staff 12; Spanish Club 9, 10; Pep Club 11, 12; Who's Who — Friendliest. Ambi-non: Own a chain of Chippendale Clubs and live a very happy life being successful Honeycutt. Melanie — Annual Staff 11; Spanish Club 10, 11. Ambition: To be successful in life with anything I try to do. Horton, Wendy — Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; Kappa 10, 11, 12; Student Council 9; Softball 9, 10; Spanish Club 10, 11; Who's Who — Most Talented. Ambition To go to school and study computers while working as a secretary. Howard. Curry — Choir 12; Football 9, 10, 11, 12; DAR Citizenship Award; Society of Distinguished American High School Students; Senior Class Prophet; Senior Favorite; Who's happiness while striving to he a success in life! Howell, Terrle — Choir 9; Miss BFA 10; Softball 11; Spanish Club 9, 10. Ambition: To continue my education and be successful in my career Kirkpatrick, MU belle — Choir 10, 11. 12; Band 9, 11, Flag 9, Rifle 9, 11; Miss BFA 10; Kappa 10, 11, 12; Basketball Store-keepet 11, 12; Softball 10, 11, 12; Teens for Christ 10; Society of Distinguished American High School Students. Ambition: To succeed in life and have everything I have over wanted. Lagrone, Jayna — Band 9, 10, 11, 12, Sec. Treas. 12, Majorette 11. 12, Head 11. 12; Kappa 10, 11. 12; Student Council 10; Softball 10, 11. 12. Ambition: Work as a secretary in a law office. Lipscomb, Michael — Band 9. 10, 11, 12, V. Pres. 12. Musician-ship Award. Annual Staff 1, Student Council 10. 11, Tteas. 11; Key Club 9, 10, 11, Sec. 11; Spanish Club 9. 10, Who's Who Among American High School Students; Boy's State Representative; Literary Award; Senior Class Historian, Who's Who — Most Talented. Ambition: To be arrested with Humphrey Bogart, lames Dean, and Woody Allen for protesting overyth-mg. lowerv, fell — Band 9; Math Team 9; Student Council 12; Football 10; Wrestling 10,11.12, 2nd 11,3rd 10, Who's Who -Best Conversationalist Ambition:To attend college at the University of Alabama and enter into law school. McCombs, Vicki — Choir 9, 12; Drama 10; Miss BFA 9; Kappa 10, 11, 12; Student Council 9, 10; Basketball 11, Cheerleader 9, 10. Ambition: To be an Okec from Muscogee. Morred, Dale — Choir 12; Football 9,10, 12; Spanish Club 9, 10; Who's Who — Friendliest. Ambition: To go to college and hopefully have time to go to my classes. Odom, Melanie — Choir 11. 12; Band 9, 10, 11. Chap. 10, Sec. Treas. 11; Kappa 10, 11. 12; Spanish Club 9, 10; Teens for Christ 10, 11. 12, Treas 11, V Pres. 12; Senior Class Chaplain. Ambition: To follow what the Lord has planned for my life. Patterson, Pam - Band 9, 10. 11. 12. Sec. Treas. 11, Pres 12; Kappa 10. 11. 12, Basketball 9, 10.11, 12. All District; Softball 9, 10. 11, 12. All District; Spanish Club 9, 10; Society of Distinguished American High School Students. Ambition:To make a success of everything I do, and to become a doctor. Pearson. David — Who's Who — Best Mannered Ambition: To graduate and to be successful in what I do. Reed, Bobby - Choir 12; Football 9. 10. 11, 12; Wrestling 11. 12; FCA 9. 10; Key Club 9, 10, 11. 12. Chess Club 10. Who's Who — Most Likely To Succeed. Ambition: Reeves, Ree - Choir 9. 10. 11, 12. Beta 9. 10, 11. 12, Treas. 9, Chap., 12; Kappa 10, 11, 12, Pres 12; Student Council 11; Basketball 9; Cheerleader 10,12; Spanish Club 9,10; Teens for Christ 11; Society of Distinguished American High School Students; Senior Class lawyer; Who's Who — Most Fun To Be With Ambition: To be a successful lawyer. Kappa 10. 11. 12, Chap. 12; Spanish Club 9,10; Pep Club 11.12. Ambition To go to college and become a dental assistant. Roe. Cami - Choir 9. 10.11,12; Beta 9. Pres 9; Miss BFA 9, 10, 11, 1st runner-up 10, lunior Beauty; Kappa 10, 11, 12. Sec 12; Sports Club 10. 11, 12; Student Council 10. 11. 12. Pari. 12, Cheerleader 9,10, 11,12. Head 9. 11.12; Key Club Sweetheart 9, 10. 11. District Key Club Sweetheart 11; Spanish Club 9, 10, Homecoming Court 9. 10. 11, 12, Maid 9. Who's Who Among Americ an High School Students; Senior Favorite; Senior Class Reporter; Who’s W'ho — Most Popular Ambition: To achieve anything in which I set out to and be both pleasing to myself and God Roy, Craig - Baseball 9, 10. 11. 12; Basketball 9. 10, 11. 12; Football 9. 10. 11. 12; Junior Favorite; Senior Favorite; Who's W'ho — Most Athletic. Ambition: To go to college and become successful in whatever I do. Russell. Scott - Choir 11. 12, Football 9. 10. 11, 12; Wrestling 10, 11; Who's Who — Wittiest Ambition To be a success in life. Scbilleci, Maria — Choir 9; Basketball 9, 10.11,12, All District; Softball 9, 10, 11, 12. All District; Volleyball 9; Spanish Club 10, 11; Pep Club 11, 12; Who's Who — Most Athletic. Ambition: To be successful in everything I attempt to do in my life. Sinn, Barbie — Band 9, 11, Majorette 11; Annual Staff 12; Pep Club 12. Ambition To be happy and successful Speakman, Linda — Choir 10. 11, 12; Band 9, 11. flag 9, Rifle 9. 11; Miss BFA 10. 11; Miss FHS 9; Softball 10; Mat Mate 11, Teens for Christ 10, Homecoming Court 9; Junior Class Sec. Treas.; Senior Class Sec . Treas; Who's Who — Best Mannered. Ambition To enjoy life and to follow God's plan for my life. Tbrasber, Cindy — Choir 9,10. 11.12, All State Honor Choir 9; Miss BFA 9, 10, 11, Sophomore Beauty; Kappa 10, 11, 12; Sports Club 10. 11, 12, Pari. 12; Student Council 9, 10, 11, 12; Sec. 10, 11; Cheerleader 9, 10, 11. 12, Co-head 9. 11, All Star, Key Club Favorite 11; Spanish Club 9. 10, V. Pres 10; Homecoming Court 9, 10, 11. 12, Maid 10. 11; Junior Class Favorite; Senior Class Favorite; Who's Who — Most Conversationalist. Ambition: To attend college and be happy and successful in life. Turley. Rodney — Baseball 10, 11. 12; Football 9. 10, 11. 12; W'restling 11; Who's Who — Best Dressed. Ambition: I would like to be a computer operator. Turley. Roger — Choir 10. 11, 12; Student Council 9; Baseball 10. 11. 12. Football 9. 10, 11. 12; Who's Who — Most Popular. Ambition: To be successful in life, to go to college, study to be a computer technician, and become a millionaire. Veitch, Mary — Band 9, 10, 11, 12, Sec. Troas. 10. 11. lib. 12, Honor Band 11; Annual Staff 11, 12; Spanish Club 9, 10; First place Poetry Collection 9,11; Senior Class Poet, Who's Who — Most Unique. Ambition: To be a highly respected author, a fine actress of the theatre and an accomplished musician with an established orchestra. Riley, Shawn — Choir 9, 10, 11, 12, All State Honor Choir 9; 42 Baby Names Pg. 1: Jessica Broadwater 2. Sheryl Cooley 3. Tima Elmore 4. Shawn Riley 5. Scott Russell 6. Beth Cason 7. Kim Foster 8. Micah Hart 9. Mary Veitch 10. Jayna Lagrone 11. Bobby Reed 12. Michelle Kirkpatrick 13. Michael Lipscomb 14. Susan Holly 15. Cindy Thrasher 16. Charlotte Higginbolhom 17. Chuck Hand 18. Greg Bullock 19. Kip Hogue Pg. 2: Mark Clark 2. Kelly Hester 3. Barbie Sinn 4. Debbie Collins 5. Pam Patterson 6. Wendy Horton 7. Vicki McCombs 8. Linda Speakman 9. Melanie Honeycutt 10. Michele Deavours 11. Cami Roe 12. Rodney Turley 13. Roger Turley 14. Stacy Edge 15. Jeff Dennis 16. Maria Schilleci 17. Terri Howell 18. Jeff Lowery 19. Ree Reeves 20. Curry Howard 21. Sonya Cossey Class Of '86 44 A Junior is considered an underclassman or low in position. We the Juniors of 84-85 personally do not think we are any lower than anyone else. This year we have a great deal of challenges. Algebra II and Trigonometry with Miss Carper, English with Mrs. Freeman and Chemistry II with Mr. Rogers are just a few, not to mention decisions for our future. With a little luck, a lot of help and a GREAT deal of determination, we will make it. Wendy Milstead Junior Favorites Jill McDougal, Mark Smith 45 46 Moving On Up . . . Sherry Allamcl Elizabeth Bond Gillie Campbell Debbie Clements Tommy Cooley Kathy Cooper Jerry Culp Judith Dabbs Angel Ethridge Kevin Garmon Jon Grayson Kenny Grimes Richard Grimes Stacey Harris Lana Hartline Sharon Hewitt Chris Hoggle Tim Horton Lisa Hosmer Jell Johns Christi Jordan Mandy Kelley Renee Kennedy Cheryl Kirkpatrick John David Logan Jimbo Mahaffey To The Top Sonny Maronoy (ill McDougal Chuck McRee Donna Middlebrooks Wendy Milstead Loo Musso Mark Newton Darlene Odom Lee Parker Scott Pate Yashica Patel Donna Pitting Mark Quinn Joey Reaves Stanley Ross Dwayne Smith Mark Smith Mike Suell Mike Tracy Leigh Wesley Wendy Wesson Kim White Joanne Willis Hank Winks Terry Winslett Cheryl Young 7 46 Class Of 87 If you were a part of the Sophomore class this year, you were really a part of something exciting! The sophomores went all out this year to show their school spirit. They made the great accomplishment of winning the spirit stick for Homecoming week. Even though subjects have become more difficult this year for the sophomores, besides studying, they have made their year a fun one. Sophomores will live up to their motto all through their high school years, the class with class. Wendy Hodges Sophomore Favorites Julia Richardson, Ronnie Lowery 49 Ruth Ann Abercrombie Christie Allman Chuckie Bell Jeff Benson Carolyn Callaway Mollic Clark lee Clevenger Lisa Coker Tom Collins Phillip Crary Jackie Curren Teddy Davis Doug Dellaccio Chris Denny Michelle Dickey Michelle Dodson Kelly Edge Dee Farr Wendy Foster Craig French Rhonda Gamble Thomas Having Monica Hayden Christa Heaton Donna Hill Wendy Hodges Kenneth Johnson Kendall Jones Todd Jones Nina Kelly 50 Sophomores No Photo Available Have Style Tara King James Long Ronnie Lowery Donny Maroney David Melton Davcy Montgomery Bert Moore Melissa Moore Barry Parsons Jamie Ray Karen Reed Alan Reynolds Julia Richardson Stacy Roberts Barri Robison Brian Romine Sherrie Roy Jeff Russell Kerri Sanders Brent Shadrick Denise Smith Marty South Kim Swindle Paige Tate Cindy Trammell Sharon Vanoy Chrissy Veitch Laurie Vines Tom Ward Terri Williams 51 I've been at B.F.A. for nine years and Junior High has been the best yet. We can, for the first time, join clubs, try out for cheerleader and majorette. We can participate in school sports and pep rallies. Also it really gets fun around Homecoming because we can compete in things like wall and door signs and we are also eligible to be picked for the Homecoming court. Most important, Junior High is years spent starting on preparing ourselves for High School and for the future. We can begin selecting some of the subjects we would like to take and begin working on our future careers. Heather Gable Freshmen Favorites Tripp Fancher, Debbie Shaw We're Almost There 53 Brian Bryant Carla Burget Frankie Canant Mark Castleberry lack Cason Bryan Cobb Jim Collins Karen DeRoncey Kyle Dunnam Tripp Fancher Mark Foster Heather Gable Sara Grayson lulie Hamaker Gina Having Deborah Keith Jamie Kierce Kimmi Lowery Cyndi Martin Lisa Mooney Tim Morris Drew Nelson t Dan Newton Susan Nichols Stephen Patterson David Peacock Todd Price Jason Reid Peter Riley Lewis Russell Pete Sansing Prissy Scott Debbie Shaw Greg Smith 54 8th Grade No Photo Available No Photo Available Scott Smith Mitch Teal Andrea Thomas Kim Walls Jamie White Sharon Williams Johnny Willis Alison Clark Terri Blankenship David Bloomer Julie Bruce Kimberly Burget Scott Crabbe Jeff Currcn Jackie Davis Charles Dellaccio Holly Edge Christy Edge Mark Elmore James Ferguson Clark French Shelli Goggins Stacee Hart Wayne Having Steve Higginbotham Sissy Hogue Jason Jones Brady Jordon Gay Anne Kemp Chris King Scott Lawson 55 I.ori Melton Michelle Mooney Scoit Reed Beth Richardson Kimberlie Roberts Danny Rosser Donna Schilleci DeeAnn Scott Mark Shelby Ginger Smith Steven Smith Susan Young Shelley Blake Alysia Boudreaux Adam Bryan Traci Bryant Monica Bullock Christy Burchfield Jolie Castleberry Amy Clevenger Craig Coppock Amy Crowe Dawn Davis Brian Earnest Bubba Farr Tama Ferguson johnny Foster Kristi Gilmore Jon Hester Beth Jordan Bob Keith Shannon Mantooth Richard Martin Susan Mays One Step Ahead Ellyn McDaniel Michael Pickens Kelly Rauckman Jennifer Reaves Joy Romine Merri Sanders Halfway There 6th Grade Donald Shiver Christy Sims Jennifer Adams Ricky Addington Christy Arih Stephanie Batch LeAnn Blankensopp Richie Busby Mark Brobston Katina Brooks Angie Culp Angela Dcllaccio Chris Dunn Gretchen Edwards Shea Farr Amanda Franklin Robin Gamble Norman Handley Diana Harrell Eddie Horton Kevin Howard Randy Jones Emily Kendrick Kim Kirkpatrick Allison Mantooth Christine Marcum Matt Musso Gabe Newman Stacy Parsons Nichole Parsons Lauren Phillips Duane Poole Jayme Price Sam Rhea Jeff Riley Alicia Sanders Michelle Sibley Shane Templin Amy Thrasher Kevin Warren 57 Scon Young Christy Beasley Courtney Rrigman David Brown Brian Bruce Kevin Bryant Melissa Crabbe Melinda Crabbe Melodie Crabbe Melinda Davis jason Harper Jamie Horton Melanie Jones Scott Kemp Joy Maroney Chris Null Joni Owens Trip Patton Jed Roberts Christian Sansing Brent Sims Michelle Squires Jennifer Swain Angela Ware Lola Warren Stephanie Worrol April Young Barney Abercrombie Chris Bateh 58 We're Getting There. 5th Grade No Photo Available 3rd Grade Moving On Up Brad Bradley Bridget Brown Kelli Earnest luanne Elkins Kimberly Foster Rachael Headrick Rebekah Heaton Shannon Hudson Angel Hughes Tom Jeffries Tammi Johnson Lissy Jones Tony May Mega Newman Amy Parsons Brian Pctway Heather Rauckman Adam Waldrop Landon Walls Buck Bice Brandy Blankensopp Roxanne Gamble Joey Harper Jeff Hayden Angela Hixon Norma Howard Lee Hurliman Christy Riley Rusty Romine Amanda Smith Matt Templin Stephanie Teal Rebecca Young 59 Nichol Boudreaux Richie Bryen Bradley Christian Summer Drummonds Paul Giardina Christopher Goodwin Joy Heaton Jaime Henderson Trent Jones LeGrand McNaughton Erika Mitchell Dawn Nelson Gerald Pickering Shandra Pierson Jacob Ray Jason Reaves Patrick Reid Jennifer Riley Billy Roberts Amber Strong Jimbo Blackmon Joshua Bruce Erin Davidson 60 Looking Forward . . . 2nd Grade 1st Grade To The Future Robbie Elkins Matthew Headrick Jessica Hyche Rachell Jones Donald New Ashley Mantooth Greg Marcum Eric Patton Shane Robinson Eric Sampley Jamie Swain Mark Worrell Kori Bishop Brad Brown laci Dellaccio Catherine Giardina Jason Maples Andrew Rauckman Robyn Strong Brandy Walls Timothy Walls Lori Watkins 61 62 Climbing The Steps To The Future 64 Leader Of The Pack Mr. George Barry Norton, a graduate of Tennessee Tech, has been Headmaster at BFA since 1970. He has two daughters, Barri and Jenny, who are both graduates of the Academy. In his spare time he enjoys reading, fishing, and researching the Civil War. He is an enthusiastic supporter of the Rebels and very interested in all school functions. He has put a lot of hard work and time in making the school the best it can be. 65 A Helping Hand Mrs. Mary B. Sullivan is the Counselor at BFA. She graduated from Bessemer High and the Univ. of Alabama. Her spare time is spent cooking, reading, and working in her yard. She enjoys spending time with her husband Percy and her son Bill. 66 Strictly Business Mrs. Peggy Bryant is the registrar. She has been here at BFA for the past 15 years. She is married to Bill and has 3 children, Robin, Tina, and Clay. She enjoys camping and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Roberta Carter is the bookkeeper. She is married to Jerry and has a 19 year old daughter, Traci. She graduated from Bessemer High School. One of her hobbies is playing with her three cats. 67 This Is Where 68 2 3 — Mrs. Avonell Walson is a graduate of Bessemer High School and the Univ. of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. She teaches the 2nd grade and enjoys reading and oil painting. Mrs. Sue Moore is the kindergarten teacher. She graduated from McAdory High School and the Univ. of Alabama in Tuscaloosa She is married to Bob and has one son, Bert. Mrs. Margaret Elm teaches 1st grade. She is a graduate of Southern California and also attended the Univ. of Alabama in continuing her graduate work. Mrs. Louise Ayer Tommie is the 3rd grade teacher. She graduated from Grenville High School and the Univ. of Alabama. Her hobbies include working with the Hall of History and bird watching with the Audubon Society. — Dr. Alice Robinson is married to Jean. She teaches history, government and economics. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and boating. — Mrs. Gloria Lushington graduated from Fayette County High School and the Univ. of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. She teaches 5th and 6th grade English. Mrs. Lori Holmes is the 4th grade teacher. She graduated from Jess Lanier High School and the Univ. of Alabama in Birmingham. She enjoys water and snow skiing, cross stitching and ceramics. It All Begins 1 — Mrs. Gwen Carlysle teaches pre-algebra. She is married to David and has a daughter, Sabrina. She enjoys sewing, music, and being a paramedic. Mrs. Peggy B. Horne attended Oak Grove High School and Alabama College (Montevalio). She teaches 6th and 7th grade math. Miss Linda Carper is a graduate of U.A.M. She has a B.S. in biology. She teaches Trigonometry, Algebra I and II. Miss fane Strozier teaches Geometry and Computer. She graduated from Auburn. For a hobby, she enjoys running. 2 — Mr. Walt Rogers teaches science. Chemistry I and II, Advanced Biology and Physics. He enjoys water skiing, hunting and fishing. Mrs. Ann Swanson teaches biology and Earth Science. She is married to Dave and has two daughters, Carlye and Nikki. 3 — Mrs. Suzanne Freeman teaches 7th, 9th, and 11th grade English. She is married to Ed and her hobby is reading. Mrs. Janice Walls teaches science (6th), reading (6th), math (5th), and English (8th). She graduated from McAdory High School and the Univ. of Montevalio. Miss Connie Colindres enjoys doing things with the students. She teaches Spanish I and II. Mrs. Aidalu Ford teaches 8th, 10th, and 12th grade English. She graduated from Calhoun County High School, Montevalio, Vanderbilt, and the Univ. of Alabama. She enjoys antiqueing. 4 — Mrs. Jo Lee Latham is the librarian at BFA. She attended Besse- mer High school. Her hobbies are fishing, hiking, sewing, and cooking. Teacher Teacher Can You Teach Me? Most School Spirit Coach Loggins Hardest Class Mr. Rogers Likely to get off Subject Mrs. Robinson Friendliest Miss Colindres Most Courteous Mrs. Swanson Best Dressed Mrs. Freeman Most Embarrassable Miss Slro ier Most Strict Mrs. Carlysle Most Fun to be Around 70 Dish It Out! Mrs. Martie Horton, pictured below, is the piano teacher. This year our lunchroom ladies have really worked hard keeping our tummies filled. They are pictured from top to bottom: Mrs. Ann Tracy, Mrs. Judy Having, Mrs. Glenda Williams (Manager), and Mrs. Bernice Quinn. 72 Order In 1 — Sponsor: Mr. Wall Rogers 2 — Officers: (front row) Jessica Broadwater — pres., (back row) Cami Roe — pari., Kevin Garmon — vice pres., Darlene Odom — chap., Mark Smith — vice pres., Jill McDougal — sec., (not pictured), Debbie Clements — treas. The Court The Student Government Association works hard ail year on various worthwhile projects for nursing homes or foster children. In the spring a blood drive is held in cooperation with the Red Cross. The S.G.A. functions in many ways within the school. They sponsor the Rebel Rouser and homecoming dance, with proceeds from the magazine subscription sales. The Little Miss B.F.A. Pageant for elementary girls is also made possible by their hard work. The student government is very beneficial to the representatives. It functions as the government of the school giving each student the opportunity to participate in a small democracy. It is hard work but the honor and prestige make the results very rewarding. Jessica Broadwater 1. 11th and 12th grade: (front row) Darlene Odom, Sherry Allamel, Jill McDougal, Stacy Edge, Cami Roe, Jessica Broadwater, Cindy Thrasher, Sonya Cossey, Angel Ethridge, (back row) Mark Smith, Jeff Lowery, Kevin Garmon, Kelly Hester, Sheryl Cooley, Greg Bullock, Lee Parker, Lee Mijsso 2. 7th and 8th grade: (front row) Lori Melton, Shannon Mantooth, (back row) Holly Edge, Scott Lawson, James Ferguson, Jon Hester, Gay Anne Kemp 3. President — Jessica Broadwater 4. 9th and 10th grade: Bert Moore, Chuck Bell, Jason Reid, Jamie Kierce, Kim Swindle, Kendall Jones, Cindy Trammell, Phillip Crary, Deborah Keith, Julie Ha-maker, Karen Reed 75 The purpose of the Spanish Club is to study Spanish culture, lifestyle, and to promote fellowship throughout its members. Miss Colindres, the sponsor, planned many activities for the club this year including a trip to a restaurant where everyone had to order in Spanish. The Spanish Club consists of students who have previously taken, or are presently taking the Spanish language. Rhonda Gamble Mis Amigos 'i ft 2 — Officers: Hank Winks, Pres.; Kelly Edge, V. Pres.; Tom Ward, Treas.; Mellisa Moore, Sec. 3 — Sponsor: Miss Colindres 76 Annual Staff is the group who puts together the annual. The sponsor this year is Mrs. Swanson. Putting together the annual is a lot of hard work, but, we also have lots of fun. You learn fast how to work in a group situation. Sometimes you never really know how good something is until you see it in print. That is our final satisfaction seeing it really in front of you makes all the hurried deadlines, late copy, and rough layouts worth it all. Mary R. Veitch 77 Photographers: Jamie Kiercc, Barri Robison, Wendy Hodges, James Long, Brian Romine, Jeff Dennis, Debbie Collins Copywriters Artist: Mary Veitch, Jeff Dennis, Sherrie Roy Layout: Susan Holly, Tima Elmore, Barri Robison, Wendy Hodges, Jeff Dennis, Sherry Alla-mel, Andrea Thomas, Deborah Keith, Debbie Collins, Chuck Bell, Karen Reed, Sherrie Roy Business Manager Typist: Tima Elmore, Barbie Sinn Assistant Editor: Brent Shadrick Ma 79 1 — Pianist: Wendy Morion, Mollie Clark 2 — Sponsor: Mrs. Syx They Have The The Bessemer Faith Academy Singers perform at various places throughout the year. They sing for many senior citizens groups and civi-tan clubs. During Christmas, their busiest time, they can be found singing at Western Hills Mall and many other places. With the addition of choreography, they can turn big pop hits into solid gold smashes. Many found this true at the Rebel Rouser this year. This group is truly Star Search material. Jessica Broadwater 80 Music In Them! B.F.A. Singers B.F.A. Marching Rebel Band Curren Band began this year, as it always does, in the summer. Many hot afternoons were spent in preparation for the football season. Although it seemed impossible, the Bessemer Faith Academy Marching Band was ready at summer's end. During football season, this group's job was to cheer for the football team and to entertain during halftime. The games seemed long, as if they would never end, but soon they were over. After football season came concert season. The band gave a few performances and received good marks at competition. The seniors that leave know that those who replace them will do a good job. Michael M. Lipscomb Majorettes: Head — Jayna Lagronc, Heather Gable, Co-Head — Sharon Hewitt, Krista Heaton. Flags: Kim Walls, Kimmi Lowery, Head — Julie Hamaker, Sharon Williams, Debbie Shaw. Company 1 — Drum Major: Sonny Maroney 2 — Band Director: Mr. Curren 3 — Captains: Jayna Lagrone — Head Majorette, Mary Veitch — Woodwind captain, Pam Patterson — Pres., Michael Lipscomb — Vice Pres., Julie Hamaker — Flag captain 81 Striving For Excellence It is an honor to be in Junior Beta at B.F.A. It shows real achievement and leadership in the school's activity. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to remain in Junior Beta. Each Junior Beta member contributes tremendous effort in showing our school pride. Dee Ann Scott Christy Edge 82 1 — Sponsor Miss Carp- er 2 — Officers: Roe Reeves — Chaplain; Debbie Clements — Treasurer, Jessica Broadwater — President, Sheryl Cooley — Vice President, Rhonda Gamble — Secretary Senior Beta is a club honoring those students who strive to achieve excellence in leadership, character, academic and community service in order to better themselves. Its members are Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who have obtained a 3.5 average and express an honorable character both at school and at home. These are the students who will be our future leaders. Leigh Wesley 83 Kappa Is 1 — Kelly Hester — Hist. Rep., Sonya Cossey — Treas., Stacy Edge — V. Pres., Ree Reeves — Pres., Cami Roe — Sec., Shawn Riley — Chap., Jessica Broadwater — Pledge Trainer, Not Shown Beth Cason — Pari. 84 Stepping Into Action! Kappa is a Christian oriented club for girls. We do several service projects each year for the community and the school. There are several fund-raisers held throughout the year, along with Secret Santa's at Christmas time. We start each new school year off with initiation. Soon after Christmas holidays, Kappa Lead Out is held. Finally, at the end of the year, the Kappa Banquet is held. At the banquet the pledges become actual members and the seniors have to say goodbye. Christie Jordon In Math Club It All Adds Up The main purpose of the Math Club is to attend math competitions. In order to prepare for these competitions, team members must meet long hours going over old math tests. To get more experience, they go over several new types of problems. Being in Math Club is rewarding, because one has the ability to learn more about something that interests them. 86 Key Club Opens It All The Key Club is a community service organization sponsored by the Bessemer Kiwanis Club. It has certain duties and responsibilities just as other clubs do. We devote most of our time to keeping the school grounds clean and helping the Boy's Ranch. Sock Hops are also sponsored by the Key Club in order to raise money so that we can help other organizations. The Key Club tries to make each member feel important in all activities, which is what this club is all about. Mark Smith Friendship, Fellowship And Service Teens for Christ is an organization that promotes Christian fellowship anti is committed to glorifying Jesus Christ! Throughout the year, we have Bible Studies and various activities where Christians can have fun and fellowship together. The Teens for Christ also, does community projects. At Christmas we delivered fruitbaskets to shut-ins near by. We are planning to have a Big Broihers Big Sisters In Christ program with students from Samford University during spring. We are developing an Adopt-A-Grandparent Program in which we choose people in nursing homes to visit during the holidays. Our main purpose in Teens For Christ, through fellowship, Bible studies, and projects is to accomplish this goal. Romans 15:5-6 Now may the God who gives perserverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus; that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Darlene Odom Christi Jordon Sponsor: Miss Strozier Give Me A Y-E-L-L! This is our second year to have the pep club at Bessemer Faith Academy in which anyone can be a member. The sponsor is Judy Edge. The purpose of the club is to decorate the school and get everyone involved in the activities. We are very proud of our school's outstanding record in all sports; therefore, let us show it — join the pep club. Charlotte Higginbotham Charlotte Higginbotham — V. Pres.. Jason Jones — Pres. Sponsor: Mrs. Judy Edge 89 Homecoming Spirit Homecoming 84 was the best yet at Bessemer Faith. The school spirit seemed to have everyone participating in the festivities of Homecoming week. Each day was given a certain dress, from spook or nerds to Spirit Day which was the climax to Homecoming. The pep rally was great! Everyone was yelling as we marched to the gym to cheer the football players to their victory. 90 Showin' Their Stuff! The Rebel football team played it's best game to date against Coosa Valley. The spirit of the crowd was going strong through-out the game. You could feel all of the excitement that had been accumulating during the week. Thanks to everyone we were rewarded with a wonderful victory. 91 Following A Dream The most unforgettable moment of the whole week was when Stacy Edge was crowned Homecoming Queen. Nothing can compare to the excitement and joy on her face. The Homecoming dance followed the game with entertainment by Ruckus . The leadout began at 11:00 with the Queen in the spotlight. This moment put an almost fairytale effect on the end of Homecoming. Senior Court: Cindy Thrasher, Sonya Cossey, Stacy Edge — Queen, Cami Roc lunior Court: Wendy Wesson, Renee Kennedy, Jill McDougal — maid, Angel Ethridge Sophomore Court: Kerri Sanders, Kelly Edge — maid, Rhonda Gamble, Christie Allman Freshmen Court. Andrea Thomas, Sara Grayson — maid, Deborah Keith, Heather Gable 92 Special Moments 93 B.F.A.'s Beauties 94 3 4 5 Juniors: Winner — Cami Roe, 1st alternate — Cindy Thrasher Sophomores: Winner — Donna Middle-brooks, 1st alternate — Renee Kennedy Freshmen: Winner — Kendall Jones, 1st alternate — Nina Kelly 1 — K-3: 1st alternate — Tammi John- son, Winner — Norma Howard 7-8: Winner — Heather Gable, 1st alternate — Delayne Vincent 4-6: 1st alternate — Amanda Franklin, Winner — Angela Del-laccio 2 — Escorts: Kip Hogue, Roger Turley, Jeff Lowery, Greg Bullock, Craig Roy 3 — Escorts: Jason Jones, Jason Reid, Jim Collins, Greg Smith 95 Don't Stop Believing was the theme to the 1984 Prom. The gym was decorated like a fantasy land. Unicorns and fairies could be seen everywhere one looked. The Junior Class really worked at making this Prom the best one ever. The serving girls were dressed in costume. Cinderella, Smurf, Strawberry Shortcake, Little Red Riding Hood, and Alice in Wonderland were just a few of the characters represented. Seeing the gym decorated brought many memories of hours of hard work and dreams come true. It made us all think we should never stop believing! Mary Veitch Prom Night '8 Bessemer Faith Rebels Running Backs: Scott Russell - 22. Joey Reaves - 36, K.p Hogue — 44, Teddy Davis — 46, Bobby Reed — 1, Not pictured: Jason Reid — 20. Tight Ends: Scott Pate — 89, Stanley Ross — 88, Hank Winks — 85. Flankers: Chris Hoggle — 9. Lee Musso — 8,Greg Bullock — 6, Tom Ward — 32, Ronnie Lowery — 42. Linemen: Mike Suell — 68, Curry Howard - 66. Rodney Turley — 52. Roger Turley — 54. Kenny Grimes — 79, left Benson - 70, Mark Newton — 67, Doug Dellaccio - 53, Dale Norred — 63, Greg Smith — 74. Dan Newton — 65, Barry Parson — 76. Dwayne Smith — 77, Lee Clevenger — 51. All Work This season has had its high points but there have also been some low points. We set out in July to go undefeated and win slate. We knew it would require long and hard hours of continuous practice which sometimes lasted four to five hours a day. After three big wins at the beginning of the season, we felt we were on our way. Disaster soon struck which resulted in the loss of three games. Because of our dedication, hard work, and team work, we still feel we have one of the best teams in the state. Curry Howard And No Play Scores BFA OP Wilcox 14 7 Tuscaloosa Academy 35 15 Jackson 26 8 Meadowview 20 22 Pickens 21 22 Marengo 0 18 West End 14 7 Coosa Valley 26 14 Shelby 8 0 Sumter 14 6 Rebels In Action Our Rebels gave us many exciting victorious games this school year. Fired up players, game planned coaches, and excited and loud crowds were the scenes seen at our football games. With the cheers led by our cheerleaders, the Rebel fans made many exciting and lasting memories at these games. We congratulate our coaches, Loggins, Crowson, and Samford, with their outstanding leadership which led our Rebels to victorious games. Our Rebel team showed many fantastic plays led by our quarterback, Craig Roy, and many other important players. Strategy and even luck played an important role this year for the football players which, of course, resulted in a winning season for the Rebels. Seniors In The Spotlight As Seniors we ail had one dream and that was to return to the playoffs and beat our biggest rival Marengo. We fell short of our goal because of our loss to Marengo and the failure of making the playoffs. Although we did not make our goal, I think we gave it our best try. To next year's team we leave good wishes and the best of luck for a championship team. To the coaches we leave alot of thanks and respect for teaching and coaching us during our final year at BFA. Curry Howard Seniors 2nd row (I to R): Rodney Turley, Roger Turley, Dale Norrcd, Curry Howard. Mike Suell 1st row (I to R): Bobby Reed, Greg Bullock. Craig Roy, Scott Russell, Kip Hogue. 99 8fu84, 7 8 1 9 S57 — t -■ The B Team 4th row (L to R): Charles Dellaccio, Bubba Farr, Dan Newton, Jason Reid, Mark Foster, Steve Higginbotham, Lewis Russell. 3rd row (L to R): Coach Bobby Samford, Steven Patterson, Kyle Dunnam, Jack Cason, Steve Smith, Greg Smith, Pete Sansing, Danny Rosser. 2nd row (L to R): James Ferguson. Jim Collins, Mark Elmore, Mitch Teal, Jeff Curren, Wayne Having, Brady Jordan. 1st row (I. to R): Chris King, Johnny Willis, Jon Hester, Scott Lawson, Peter Riley, Jamie White, Clark French, Scott Crabbc 100 With the help and support from Coach Bobby Samford and each football player, we finished another winning season this year. As our slogan goes, We love it when the game plan comes together! Scores UFA OP Shelby 28 18 West fnd 16 27 Coosa Valley 43 6 West End 0 28 Coosa Valley 19 0 101 We're Behind You Rebels! The Varsity Cheerleaders made a great showing at Cheerleader Clinic held at Huntingdon College this past summer. They received superior ribbons everyday, and were in the finals for pom-pom cheer and sideline competition. Stacy Edge and Cindy Thrasher were chosen as All-Star cheerleaders. The Seniors this year have all been cheerleaders for many years and will miss BFA and their support. We love you and will miss you all! Thanks for all of the great times! Love, Cami, Stacy, Ree, and Cindy Back Row (I to R): Wendy Wesson Jill McDougal. Cindy Trammell, Angel Ethridge, Debbie Clements, Kelly Edge Front Row (L to R) Rcc Reeves, St.icy Edge — Co-Head, Cami Roe — Head, Cindy Thrasher 103 All The Way BFA!! Back Row (L to R): Allison Clark, Ginger Smith, Michelle Mooney, DeeAnn Scott Middle Row (L to R): Jolee Castleberry, Beth Richardson, GayAnnc Kemp Front Row (I. to R): Holly Edge — Co-Head, Christy Edge — Head 104 Over the summer the Jr. High Cheerleaders practiced long hours on cheers and their routine to take to camp at Huntingdon College. All the hard work paid off at camp. They received 4 Superior ribbons, 1 excellent, they got into the pom-pom finals, and also got to take home the spirit stick. With all the new cheerleaders on the squad, it turned out that we were better than ever. It sure did show at camp. Being a cheerleader is a lot of hard work and dedication, but it's mostly fun! Christy Edge 10s Good To The Scores 106 Tuscaloosa Minor Cahuwba Berney Points Pickens Shelby West End Minor Pickens Cahawba Berney Points Coosa Valley Tuscaloosa Shelby West End Coosa Valley UFA OP 18 29 38 31 32 10 37 23 34 32 33 28 30 55 33 30 29 29 35 30 32 26 26 18 35 42 32 50 17 35 23 33 Last Shot The 1985-85 Bessemer Faith Junior High Basketball team can say this season can be called nothing but desire. The desire to excel on and off the court, scholastically and athletically. The feeling of accomplishment after giving 100% in every practice, game, and season is fulfilled when Coach B.J. Scales says, Job well done! The work, the sweat, the blood and guts of every year are worth the achievements the team receives at the end of the each season. Scott Lawson, Danny Rosser and Brian Bryant. .K Hi 1 Ni i’ti Hr mm Bfv.mt. ).� son Rml, ).ur .. hitr ! .-vs k K .isscU, Danny Rosser, Stephen Patterson, Greg Smith, J.imes Ferguson, Scott • •-m 1 ,u mnr ( o.ir h B | Si .lies 107 Swoop The Hoop Basketball is a fun sport but it takes team effort to make a winning team. This year we had a lot of new players. This year turned out to be a very good year for us. We had new coach, which took a little getting use to. Although the year started off pretty shaky, we improved greatly. The greatest improvement was our man to man defense, which took a tremendous amount of team work to make it happen. We had a great year overall. Try basketball you'll like it! Maria Schilleci Scores BFA OP Cahawba 28 33 Tuscaloosa 37 27 Cahawba 29 23 Bcrney Points 37 26 Pickens 35 29 Shelby 39 22 West End 24 51 Pickens 37 34 Cahawba 28 25 Berney Points 29 28 Coosa Valley 23 15 Tuscaloosa 35 28 Shelby 31 23 West End 17 53 Coosa Valley 35 13 Back row (L lo R): Michelle Dickey, Donna Jo Schilleci, Maria Schilleci, Kendall Jones, Michele Deavours, Coath Bobby Samford, Pam Patterson, Carolyn Calloway. Deborah Keith, Ginger Smith, Sissy Hogue. Front row (I to R): Stacy Edge, Christy Edge. Donna Pit ing, Sara Grayson For Two « Jweyr VJ 109 Rebound Scores FHA OP Minor 54 66 Tuscaloos.1 31 75 Minor 58 59 Cahawba 57 48 Berncy Points 48 47 Pickens 39 42 Shelby 39 43 West End 33 71 Minor 53 54 Pickens 49 50 Cahawba 69 55 Berncy Points 57 51 Coosa Valley 44 38 Tuscaloosa 36 82 Shelby 26 44 West End 47 77 Coosa Valley 57 53 no That Basketball (L to R): Coach Barry Crowson, Chris Hoggle, Tom Ward, Greg Bullock, Scott Pate, Kenny Grimes, Hank Winks, Chuck McRee, Lee Musso, Ion Garyson, Craig Roy. Coach Bobby Sam ford. Coach B.J. Scales. The BFA Varsity Basketball team underwent a year of distressing defeats usually by one point and, of course, several triumphant victories. Because of these defeats, placing one's fellow teamates ahead of oneself is a quality born and bred in each player on the squad. They are as one when on the court and off the court. It is as the whole school should be — each teacher and student supporting his friends. All Bessemer Faith athletes are this way. S. Lawson, D. Rosser and B. Bryant HI Who's On First, . . . 3rd row (L to R): Coach William Roy, Roger Turley, Kenny Barclay, Rodney Smith, Scott Pate. Hank Winks, Kenny Grimes, Coach Barry Crowson. 2nd row (L to R): Chuck McRce, Rodney Turley, Kip Hogue, Frank Grayson, Byron Foster, Lee Musso. 1st row (L to R): Mark Smith, Lee Parker, Greg Bullock, Mark Rhea, Craig Roy, Ashley Gassaway. The baseball team of 1984 proved that they really were “Rebels . Our regular season record was Till In our district game, we played Tuscaloosa in a doubleheader and won both games. We traveled to Selma with hopes of winning state. We played four games in two days, but everyone was still excited when we came back home with fourth place in the state and a total season record of 15-3. Mark Rhea was awarded with Most Valuable Player. Mark Smith 112 What's On Second, And . .. Scores UFA OP lelfcrson Christian 20 0 Jefferson Christian 22 11 Minor Christian 14 4 Shelby 15 4 West End 2 13 West End 7 3 Bcrney Points 4 0 Coosa Valley 11 0 Tuscaloosa 7 0 Cahawha 13 3 Shelby 9 7 Berney Points 10 1 State Playoffs T uscaloosa 8 7 Tuscaloosa 9 8 Meadowview 7 9 Ashford 6 5 Demopolis 20 10 Morgan 5 9 4th Place in State 113 Take Me Scores BFA OP Minor Christian 8 3 Jefferson Christian 21 1 Jefferson Christian 11 0 Shelby 10 9 W'est End 2 7 West End 4 10 Berney Points 9 2 Minor Christian 7 6 Coosa Valiev 21 11 Cahawba 23 10 West End 1 13 West End 10 11 Shelby 11 4 Berney Points 6 4 Coosa Valley 16 S Cahawba 12 2 District Champs State Playoffs West End 0 13 Shelby 11 7 Ashford 3 4 3rd row (I to R): Kendall lones, Sherry Roy, Carolyn Callaway, Kim White, Sheryl Cooley, Pam Patterson, Lee Lipscomb, Heather Gable Deborah Keith, Coach Williams. 2nd row 1 to R): Maria Schilleci, Terrie Howell, Cheryl Prickett, Michelle Kirkpatrick, Christi Roy, Jayna Lagronc, lac hello Gassaway. 1st row (L to R): Candi Carr, Sara Grayson, Kathy Cooper, Sharon Hewitt. Out To The Ballgame Softball 1984 was one of the best years ever for softball in the history of Bessemer Faith Academy. The team consisted of 20 dedicated girls who fought hard to earn the District 7 championship. They achieved a 12-4 record in regular season play, losing only to West End. The highlight of the year was the State Playoffs in which Bessemer Faith was included. The first day of playoffs, the Rebels fell to West End, but later in the day defeated Shelby to earn another day in Montgomery. It was a very determined Ashford squad that the Rebels were forced to contend with. Ashford defeated Bessemer 4-3 and Bessemer headed back home with their heads held high. The team was coached by Mr. Thomas Bub Williams and Jeff Dennis. Pam Patterson was voted as Most Valuable Player. Cheryl Prickett was voted to play on All State Team. Jayna Lagrone, Cheryl Prickett, Pam Patterson and Maria Schilleci were chosen as All District Players. Jeff Dennis ns BFA Wrestlers With a lot of hard work and sweat our wrestlers again for the third consecutive year came on top and brought home the 1 trophy for the State Champions for the 2A division. Not only as the number one team, we also claimed 4 first places, 5 second places, 1 third place, and 3 fourth places. Many congratulations and thanks go to our team and Coach Loggins for a great year. We are proud of you! 116 1 Again 3rd row (L to R): Mark Newton (1st plat e), Eric Calloway (1st place), Mike Suell (4th place), Scott Russell (2nd place), Mark Clark, Coach Cary Loggins. 2nd row (L to R): Tom Collins (1st place), Jeff Lowery (2nd place), Bobby Reed (2nd place). 1st row (L to R): Matt Musso (3rd place), Scott Reed, Kevin Howard (1st place). Not pictured: Jon Hester, Kevin Garmon, Jeff Russell (4th place). Dale Norred (2nd place). 117 The Mat Mates cheer for the Rebel wrestlers. They tried out in September, and in November they stayed after school practicing their cheers. Kelly Hester who is the head cheerleader is responsible for teaching the Mat Mates over fifty cheers. They write pep notes and give candy to the wrestlers. 3rd row (L to R): Darlene Odom. Julia Richardson, Lisa Hosmcr, Wendy Milstead. 2nd row (L to R): Callie Campbell, Beth Cason — co-head, Charlotte Higginbotham. 1st row (L to R): Sharon Williams, Melissa Moore. Cheering For A Pir 118 122 Just Kiddin' Around! Guess Who? 125 Just One Of Those Days! PATRON LIST Mr. Mrs. Jerry Drummonds Summer Green's Hardware Miss Frances Keith Palmer Keith, Jr. Mrs. Sam Raine, Sr. Mr. Mrs. Robert E. Shadrick Mr. Mrs. Pat Suell Compliments Of Some Friends!! DIXIE DATSUN 3430 Bessemer Super Highway Bessemer Telephone 428-6314 129 Compliments Of Neil Clay GREENCRAFT P.O. Box 516 Bessemer Phone 428-1546 W 11,1,1AM Q. Veitch. P.C. AtTOOMCV AT law 3031 E CANVON BQAD TELEPHONES p o oox aoo7i opp caooieaassas B'HMinGMAM AL 3SS1B OS71 RES (309) 003 0330 Compliments Of A Friend Photography By Killy C. 4 Kelly M. Scans 630 Cory Street Bessemer Phone 428-4333 Weddings Portraits Keceptions Children Anniversaries School Best Wishes Seniors! Margie, James Wendy Hodges Compliments Of Mr. And Mrs. Jerrell Sanders, Kerri Merri ACE SEWER AND BACKHOE SERVICE 219 Nolia Street Midfield 1J0 FOUNTAIN BUILDING SUPPLY COMPANY 731 North Twentieth Street Bessemer Telephone: 428-4173 in GOOD ww wee K y COMPAQ 321 North Nineteenth Street Bessemer Telephone: 428-6273 Bessemer's Most Complete Jewelry And Bridal Service. EASTERN VALLEY DRUGS 1300 Eastern Valley Road Bessemer PRESCRIPTIONS CALL YOUR 425-5258 STORE Charles E. Prickett Registered Pharmacist 24 Hour Emergency Phone: 785-8659 (Rexalij) DRUGS WHERE YOU GET A EUll MEASURE OF QUALITY AND SERVICE ADKIN'S ELECTRIC 3603 Commerce Avenue Fairfield Phone: 785-3940 Good Luck Seniors! Lois And Charlie Kelso Phone 425-4232 BRADLEY REAL ESTATE tk INS. CO. 1013 4TH AVENUE BESSEMER. ALABAMA 33020 HOMES - RENTALS LOTS EIRE INSURANCE — 133 -nirririr.u i'ubijc accountant LARKY RUSSEL1 1 01 rCMIKTH AVRNUK NORTH UKN� K 1i:U At.ADAMA 3 0 0 TKI.KJHIONE 4W-«OW Compliments Of Dr. Kelley Dr. Thacker Crotwells Flower Gifts 1024 Woodward Road m Midfield Phone: 428-7328 BROCK TAX SERVICE P.O. Box 121 Bessemer TOWING TIRES BATTERIES RICHEY’S CITGO LARRY SAMMY RICHEY 2401 MORGAN ROAD S.E. BESSEMER. AL 35023 BUSINESS 428-6844 HOME 424-4645 Phone: 425-1619 Owner: Marjorie Brock Trammell MOORE COAL COMPANY, INC. 129 NORTH FOURTH STREET BESSEMER. ALABAMA 35020 PHONE 424-2705 We buy Aluminum. Copper. Bross, Lead, Newspapers. Cardboard, Iron and other Scrap Metals We also hove Commercial Waste Removal 134 ■I Compliments Of L.C. Dog Garner STATE FARM INSURANCE — STATE FARM INSURANCE 1120 N. Nineteenth Street Bessemer Phone 424-3453 MAGNOLIA LAUNDRY DRY CLEANERS 403 Fourth Avenue Bessemer Good Things From The Land Of Barber's Include A Complete Line Of Milk And Ice Cream Product's From The South's Most Modern Dairy Products Complex. ftarben Natural Goodness Plants In Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Anniston And Tupelo McKinney tax SERVICE 3A N. Nineteenth Street Bessemer Tax Service • Quarterly Monthly Reports • Tax Consultants Compliments Of Mr. And Mrs. Barry Robison J R BODY SHOP 2454 Morgan Road Bessemer Phone: 428-1099 13S BUG 1101 Fourth Avenue Bessemer Telephone 424-5712 Robert Shadrick A.T.V. Parts And Accessories Volkswagen DATSUN TOYOTA HONDA CALICO CORNER 1313 NORTH 10th STREET • BESSEMER. ALABAMA 35020 726 Fourteenth Street Bessemer 428-4187 Phone 424-5053 PURO’S 604 9th Avenue S.W. Bessemer Phone: 424-0261 Ice Cream Sandwiches Short Orders Video Game Room Come In Or Drive-Thru Pig Out At Puro’s Prescription Specialists For Over 24 Years! WELDON PHARMACY STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES HOME OFFICES: BLOOMINGTON. ILLINOIS 1280 Hueytown Road Hueytown We Bill Medicare Medicade JACK A. TRAFFANSTEDT Agent 2820 Columbiana Road Next to Berry High School P.O. Box 20223 OH.: (205) 823-3370 Birmingham. Alabama 35216 Res.: (205) 979-5995 Phone 491-2805 FULTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. 1715 Ninth Avenue, N. Bessemer Phone: 424-4435 Heavenly Slw Tannwg Salon Juoy Rovcroft Cece Whson Lisa Hester 546 BUILDING BESSEMER SUPER MWY MiDFlELO. Al 925-3064 ACROSS FROM MIDFIELD VW 205 425-0335 Wood And Metal Patterns Compliments Of PRODUCTION PATTERNS, INC. 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Bessemer Phone: 425-3211 HI WAY HOST MOTEL Restaurant And Lounge Country Western Band For Reservations Call Collect Banquet Facilities 20-150 People In-Room Steambaths Hydro-Massage Whirlpool Spas Cable TV, Swimming Pool, Playground And Lounge 4301 Bessemer Highway Bessemer Phone: 425-4352 JOE HYCHE CHEVRON Road Service — Accessories — Wheel Balancing 201 South Ninth Street Bessemer Phone: 424-9342 GLIDDEN PITTSBURG PAINTS • FLOOR COVERING WALL COVERING McCullough a stihl chain saws DAN’S PAINT TOOL RENTALS SINCE 1963 HOME OWNED AND OPERATED 430 - 4th AVENUE NORTH DAN TUBS PHONE 42S-4974 BESSEMER, AL 35020 OWNER SHOP 42B-9611 CITY FOREIGN PARTS 1201 Nineteenth Street, N. Bessemer Phone: 424-3411 Phone: 424-5494 Gordon L. Ladner Attorney 1610 Fourth Avenue Bessemer Best Of Luck! ALLEY'S DRUG STORE, INC. Free Estimate 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. 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Alabama 35228 Office Phone 925-6474 Wholesale and TERRY McGEE - OWNER Retail JIMMIE'S FOOD CENTER 2358 Morgan Road, S.E. Bessemer Phone: 425-2251 HOUSEHOLD SANITATIONS, INC. P.O. Box 3298 Hueytown Scott Corley— 491-5639 Larry Corley — 491-5289 Best Wishes To Andrea And The Annual Staff! DYSON CONVEYOR MAINTENANCE, INC. ROY LUMBER 1405 First Avenue Bessemer Phone: 425-5934 Lpzlntinq 2710 NORTH IBTM STREET HUEYTOWN. ALABAMA 33023 401-5353 GERALD LOVELL JOYCE LOVELL U7 Your Total Performance Dealer CUSTOM PERFORMANCE KAWASAKI 2512 Ninth Avenue, N. 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AL 35020 428-8800 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE FEDERATED GUARANTY UFE LIFE • AUTO - FIRE • HEALTH BUSINESS • LOANS he Society of Professional Sales Counselors CARLTON H. CUMMINGS, SR. LONG-LEWIS FORD 4200 Bessemer Superhighway Bessemer. AL 35020 SANDRA W. HOLLY 27 th Year Member AGENT OFFICE; 87 1913 3107 INDEPENDENCE DfWVE BIRMINGHAM. ALABAMA 3M0® FORD Office: 428-0161 Home: 491-3141 Compliments Of George M. Higginbotham Attorney-At-Law Congratulations Charlotte!!! Best Wishes! WARLICK MILLER AIR COOLED ENGINES 630 North Twentieth Street Bessemer Lawn Mower Air Cooled Engine Sales Parts Service Phone: 424-8288 150 BESSEMER H.D. REEVES Telephone 425-1687 President Bessemer, Ala. TOBACCO CANDY CO. LANGSTON MOTOR SALES, INC. CLEAN USED CARS Wholesale Only 813 19th St. N 2801 Warrior Road (Garywood) P.O. Box 339 Video Equipment VHS Dies Movies Sales Rentals Sales Rentals VILLAGE VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHY Phone: 744-7670 256 Forest Road 1727 Centerpoint Rd. 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BELMONT STUDIOS 1400-C Montgomery Highway Vestavia Hills Phone: 823-41 Home Of Quality Photography For 25 Years Official Photographer Of _ m CASONS SCOIVSKS Third Avenue, North Bessemer (205) 425-5731 Jayne And John Cason Flowers Of Distinction John Shackelford JACK SEGARS Contractor, Inc. HEATING AIR GENERAL CONTRACTING CONDITIONING 417 Fourth Street 3505 WARRIOR RIVER RD. HUEYTOWN, ALABAMA Sales Phone (205) 491-6363 Commercial Bessemer John Shackleford Service Residential Installation coax' jt, MSA k’JA'v sen vm 827 North Nineteenth Street Bessemer Phone: 426-1801 President Phone: 426-0295 Doug A. Dellaccio 1S4 KEN'S KAR KLEAN Keep Your Car, Truck, Or Van Clean! All Stages Of Cleaning From Just A Wax To A Bumper to Bumper. 1313 Nineteenth Street Bessemer Telephone 428-4187 Congratulations Curry And The Senior Class!! Love, Sidney, Lynn And Norma Howard Kip, We don't say that you're the smartest, most intelligent, popular, talented, athletic, well built, handsome, and just all round greatest guy to graduate this year. But then, what are our opinions against hundreds!!! Love, Mom, Pop, Connie and John Congratulations Michael! Love Mom, Dad Bert Pooky Congratulations Vicki! Love, Mom And Dad 1S8 Congratulations Tima! We Love You! Mom, Dad, Mark Congratulations We Love You! Daddy, Mother, Vicky Also In Loving Memory Of Daddy Memme And Memme Congratulations Moochie Patterson Love, Mother And Daddy Congratulatiions Jeff!! We Are Proud Of You! Love, Mom And Dad Congratulations Melanie! We Are Proud Of You! Love Mother, Daddy Cynthia Lee Congratulations Barbie! Love, Nanney Congratulations David! Love, Mom And Dad I Love You! Mother You've Been My Sunshine! -1. _ Adopt A Kid For College: Strong, healthy, good appetite, athletic, and extremely handsome. (He also has grown just a bit since picture was taken.) If interested, contact parents: Helen Or Charlie Hogue We Love You Kip! Congratulations Linda! We Are Proud Of You! Keep God Near. Love Mom And Dad Congratulations Debbie! We Are Proud Of You! Our Love Mother, Daddy, Tom And Jim Congratulations Shawn! Love, Mom And Dad Jn the winter far beneath the driven snow lies the seed that with the sun’s love in the spring becomes a rose. Love You Sunshine Mom Dad Melanie, May God Bless and guide you as you face the future. You are very special and we are proud of you. With all our love! Mother, Daddy Darlene Congratulations! You have made us so proud! We love you! Mother, Daddy Amy 16} 164 You Are Number One And We Love You! You Are A Very Good Friend!!! I Appreciate You Being There When I Needed A Friend. Frank, Billie Crissy Congratulations Micah!! I'm Proud Of You. I Love You! Mama Love Kelly 165 I've enjoyed cheering for BFA the past six years. No one could ask for a better football team. They have been supportive of everything we've done and it has been a great pleasure cheering for them. This year has been extremely special to me. I have grown so close to all of the cheerleaders. We've worked real hard all year but we've also had alot of fun. Thanks for making my senior year so special. I'm sure going to miss you guys! I Love You Stacy 1M� Editor's Note Being editor of the Annual Staff has been a great experience for me. It was very rewarding, along with being very hard work. The deadlines arrived very often, sometimes too often. The results of one's work is worth it all. I appreciate everyone's help. A special thanks to the teacher's for putting up with everything. I would also like to thank Mrs. Ann Swanson for being our sponsor again this year. I would like to thank the Annual Staff for making this year unforgettable. I know that a tremendous amount of work was put into the annual. I would also like to thank Josten's American Yearbook Company for all of the help they have given us at all times. To the editor and Annual Staff of next year, I would like to leave a large amount of patience and good luck! Colophon Josten's American Yearbook Company is responsible for the printing of Volume 15 of Reflections. Mr. Steve Wald was our sales representative. Our in plant consultant was Valerie Allison. Our yearbook was printed on gloss 191 paper under the Custom program. The dimensions of the book are 7 x 10 Vfr . The book contains 168 pages, which include two, four page tip-ins and eight autograph pages. The color pages include the senior individual pictures, four opening pages, and the tip-ins. The type style comes from the Optima family. Body copy was set in 10 pt., while all picture identification was in 8 pt. Headlines were set in 30 pt. Design — The division pages were designed by an in-plant artist. They are blue number 347. The cover was designed by Josten's and it is Flame Red. The layout designs are basically mosaic, with a one pica margin between items. Photography — Six staff photographers took the pictures for the annual. The pictures were printed by our own darkroom staff and Belmont Studios, Inc. 167 The Reflections has a press run of 295 copies. Summertime Extras The summer of 1985 is an exciting one. The students get out of school and look forward to summer plans. Although school is out, the fun did not end, it just began. Summer school begins in 2 weeks with Mrs. Carper and Mr. Rogers, while other activities continued such as band and football practice, cheerleading camp, and summer vacation. Sharon Vanoy Major League It was a great year for the baseball team. The districts were changed this year, but that didn't phase them. They had only one defeat during the season and were first place in their district. The team made it to the State playoffs, but were defeated. Making all-district were Craig Roy, Kip Hogue, Greg Bullock, Chuck McRee, and Scott Pate. Participating in the All-State game were Craig Roy, Kip Hogue, and Greg Bullock. Sherrie Roy Major League-ettes The girls softball team had a tough year. Though the team was good, the districts were changed and the competition was much tougher. The girls worked hard everyday after school and also during spring break. Most of the games were won, but they ran into a few rough spots. Making all-district were Jayna Lagrone, Pam Patterson and Sherrie Roy. Jayna La-grone and Pam Patterson also participated in the All-State game. Sherrie Roy Here She Is . . . The 1984-85 B.F.A. beauty pageant was held on February 9th in our own gymnasium. It was beautifully decorated by the Jr. class to raise money for the Jr.-Sr. prom. The freshman beauty was Andrea Thomas and runner up, Sara Grayson. Sophomore Beauty Kelly Edge, runner-up Kerri Sanders. Jr. Beauty Renee Kennedy, runner-up Angel Ethridge. Sr. Beauty Cindy Thrasher, 1st runner-up Stacy Edge, 2nd runner-up Cami Roe. A special acknowledgement was given to Jessica Broadwater for Miss Congeniality. Nina Kelly Easter Parade An Easter Parade was the setting for the 1985 Little Miss B.F.A. Pageant. Summer Drummunds won in the kindergarten through third grade competition with Roxanne Gamble and Stephanie Teal as runner's-up. In the fourth grade through sixth grade competition, Emily Kendrich won and Bridgette Brown and Amanda Franklin were runner's-up. Merri Sanders and Donna Schilleci were runner's-up in the seventh and eighth grade competition, while Beth Richardson was crowned Little Miss B.F.A. Tara King The setting of this years prom was A Magical Night. The juniors spent Thursday and Friday decorating the gym. The gym was decorated with stars, clouds, and scened of castles. There was a parachute that reached to the top of the gym with blue and silver streamers hanging down. Four 9th graders served as hostesses. This years prom was A Magical Night and A night to remember. Sherry Allamel A Magical Night Bike Rodeo This past year was a record breaking event in the bike rodeo. Both Randy Johns and Ricky Addington scored a perfect 100 in both the riding and written tests. That was the first time in eleven years this happened, one police officer said. Ricky and Randy had a ''Bike-off for the right to represent B.F.A. at City Hall. Randy was the victor. He went on to win the $50 first place prize at City Hall. The police department was so impressed that they also awarded Ricky consolation prizes for his awesome performance. J. Kierce Class day is one of the most important and exciting days of the school year. The Student Body, especially the Juniors, are looking forward to the days events while the Seniors dread their final day at High School. As the procession begins everyone realizes that these students are no longer silly and childish but have become mature adults. On this day all their achievements are recognized with awards such as Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Athletic and Music awards. Leigh Ann Wesley And The Winner Is . . . As warm weather approaches so does Awards Day. This is the day when grades Kindergarten through Twelve are awarded for their outstanding academic achievements in Art, English, Citizenship and Music. Throughout the year the teachers enter work by the students in its appropriate category. It is then judged and sent back to the school where the winners are recognized on Awards Day. Leigh Ann Wesley First Step This year the Kindergarten graduated on May 27th in the gym. Dressed in their little white cap and gowns they made their first step up the ladder. This was very exciting for them. Now they are really in school and only 12 more years and they will graduate again. Sherry Allamel Free At Last Graduation is a time filled with both joy and sorrow. A time when friends look back to the memories of the past and ahead to their future successes. Senior anxiety seems to attack all seniors. They fear the end of a routine which has been such a big part of their lives and the beginning of a strange new world at college. Even though their worries have just begun these are the people who will build our future. Leigh Ann Wesley A Fond Farewell Summer is over and another year is beginning. All the hard work of the Football team. Cheerleaders, and Band is now ready to be put into action, and see if all the hard work pays off. The football team has four new Coaches this year to help make a number one team. With summer ending its time for the Seniors to move on to the future and a new group of students to work their way up to Senior Status. Sherry Allamel