Bessemer Academy - Reflections Yearbook (Bessemer, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 202 of the 1988 volume:

January starts a neh year for the nor Id and calendar, hut the month of September represents a new beginning for the students and faculty at Bessemer Faith. September checks off the end of summer and checks in the ne school year. School becomes reality when the days grow shorter and our responsibilities grow longer. Fach student contributes to our school with his or her own unique Cod given talent. Its been said that life requires different strokes for different folks to make the world go round. The strokes made by our folks carry us into the winners circle every time. Jeri Posey 2 V ssmo-zs 74 e-c tssss 42 70 92 sinz E7n £973 7 4 s4Z S 724 'PS'Dlesi'wo'H 'SS'ZTTrD T S SeSTlSS I he H7- NX REFLECTIONS stuff would like to dedicute this year's hook to u ten special person who means so much to nil of the students nt B.L.A., especially this year's seniors. She has been a dynamic force for II.I A. working behind the scenes for many years. She juggles many projects at a time, using all of her time and energy to better our school. Yet, she always has time for a hug from a first grader or a smile for everyone. One teacher commented. 7 just happened to mention that I needed something done in my room in her presence, and within a few days it was done. She gives wholeheartedly and unselfishly of herself to us. her friends. And now we would like to return a small portion of that love to you. I hank you for all you have done and continue to do for us. Mrs. Sally Reid. KrZ tl VTD you Z 0 r� JS S'UTK.WtSTZ? Over the summer many of the students at B.F.A. got their first taste of independence. Through their work experience, they learned much discipline and responsibility. Some worked for spending money, or to just get out of the house. Most of the students who did ha e summer jobs admit that it Has well worth their time and effort. While some had to quit their jobs nhen school started this year, others continue to work after school dismisses each day. Beth Owen Jeri l.ynn Posey bote: Darren. � hat are you looking for? Right: I this a good looking crov d, or � hat? tyES 7U07K, 7 Sieeo-MP SWZ'D SOMS'TZ'mq Ol Siz 7 5 SVtTKTKS'g This summer held much in store for the students here at B.F.A. Some Here found :it the beach working on their tans. while others were busy traveling. The majority of us were probably at home sleeping, watching television, or just being lazy. All of this must come to an end. because it’s time for another school year to begin. H e are sad that we will be losing our long hours of sleep, but w e are equally excited about the upcoming year. We want to make it our best year ever. Beth Owen P‘US'7 70 tTl7 70 ’� A'V£ Where's the sun dood? Right: (an't a guy hate a little privacy around here? J Xhote: I'm up to my mischief again. So. the finnll) nude it to the top. )ou ent out � ith who?' You mint me to do � hat? m jiwss 16 Andrea Thomas; Reporter, Lisa Mooney; Secretary-Treasurer, Scott Cole; Chaplain, Jack Cason; Parliamentarian, David Peacock; Vice-President, Julie Ha maker; President -us otn fr' 'Kane ‘De'RoHcey { enovte '? 'ZcatAen JZetuut $o4le Scott s4. s4«otc« Cadent WicAaeC 3owt (Zaita Dec 'Su'tqet '?icut6ie floe ( cuttutt 7 7 f ac6 '2(JtMa u (?aoo t Scott (?ote (ZyHt Ua f)a uc4 lienee ‘I'l'l ‘Tft.CeAaci S- 7%c(?Cetufott David $ rant 7l yrrle Sllja etA Ocvc t 4 Cexander Reid ‘David ’Peacock 7 dd TKvrrl Price De oraA dta SAcuv Peter Riley evfie ScH4Heuiuet Rueeell Daniel PAlll i IlcivteH Steven IPtevih Sheuv IpieQ uf 'Weheten S nit t f) z4c t Scott SnUth beetle ee Steele Stephen TttltchcU 7eei£ iteiiea De Uee 7 44 IRotfyn SCtjatfeth 'Vinee “Si ce $ ttho Uf Thornton “KirnttentUf oeheCte '20a££e What do � r do no ????? The Bessemer Faith Academy class of I9SS is a very special one. We have so many wonderful memories and many more to make. Ft on though we hate our differences, we have a special bonding that nothing can ever break. He are the I9SS Seniors of Bessemer Faith Academy. I hope that everyone accomplishes the goals that they set for them-selves. H e are the best, and I belie e that there is nothing that we cannot do. My wish is that we foreter remain friends and cherish what we hate been giten. Sincerely yours. W hy can't I ride with you1' Is that gum? ”I’m tired, m feet hurt, and I want to go home — now!!!!” Julie I la maker President IMS 24 Back Ron: Jason Reid. Lewis Russell. Grant orris. Dan Newton Front Ron: Sara Cray son. Debbie Shan. Carla Bur get, Julie Hamaker Most Likely to Succeed Hobby Harr, Lisa Mooney Most Popular Jason Reid. Debbie Shay Friendliest Jim Zimmerman. Sharon W illiams Most Fun to be W ith Jack Cason. Cindy Suit Best Mannered Scott Austin, Karen DeRoncey Most I'nique Most Athletic Todd Price. C'yndi Hensley Mark Foster, Sara Grayson Most Unpredictable Stew Sliuw, Leslie Steele Biggest Flirt Jamie W hite. Robyn ines Most Talkative Bo Morton. Cilia Having Most School Spirit Scott (die. Belli Owen Cutest Grunt orris, Carla Burget Most Talented Frankie Canant, him Walls Craziest Lewis Russell. Andrea Thomas Best Dressed Dan ewton. Heather Gable Remembering back through the years, we are reminded of the memorable times of our youth. I he first grade at the “Old fin house w as a true experience for our class. The reason being is that our teacher, Mrs. Sims, was believed to ha e received her teaching degree from the “Cracker Jack School of Higher Learning. Beginning the second grade was exciting. We had already learned to count, hut this year w e were doing more than just counting our fingers and toes. Mrs. Watson got us acquainted with Runaway Ralph a true hero to us in those days. The next year was to he an exciting one for our class. For the first time in our school history, we had a goddess for a teacher. Her name was Paula Jenkins. Ves. Miss Jenkins was a fabulous teacher, hut because she could not tame us. from this evolved the all telling nickname, the ZOO The fourth grade year was coming up fast. Our new teacher was Miss Abercrombie. We were all impressed by her famous impression of Rosanna Rosanna Danna. At the end of the year, she put smiles on our faces and sent us on our way. The fifth grade season was to he the year that we could explore the world. Mrs. l.ushington, our tour guide, was going to teach us everything we wanted to know about China, hut were afraid to ask. ” Yes, this year was full of thrills and chills for us. As we look hack, we remember our daily excursions to the all famous lunchroom. We were all shocked by our teacher in the sixth grade. W e called her Mrs. mean Bean because she was definitely that. Mrs. Bean was believed to hate had Alzheimer's disease because she had so much trouble remembering our names. We had finally entered highschool. and boy were we excited. Well, we were excited until . until we took our First exams. We soon discovered that cramming for exams was not so easy! This was the year that we all did some growing up. Well, this was our second year of junior highschool. Mr. Honeycutt was our science teacher. That year we spent alot of our time looking for bugs and flowers and receiting had grades for doing it. W e didn't understand how a man so little, could be so cruel. On the other hand, we liked our English teacher Mr. ines. Mr. 'ines was popular to us because each day we wondered which pair of his colorful socks he would wear next. Our ninth grade year brought new and exciting things into our young lives. This year we would end up winning the homecoming drawing, which to us. was a major achievement. Yes. the freshman year brought many different aspects of school and social life into our minds, (well the social part of it. any way!) When we finally reached the tenth grade, we all quickly developed the attitude of being big sophomores. It was thrilling to know that only two more years of school were ahead of us. This year we met Mr. Rogers replacement: Mr. Box. Mr. Box was a very nice man. and we were all relieved when we passed Chemistry I. Little did we know we’d he taking the course over someday. Our junior year was full of work for us. With the help of our class officers, we put on the greatest prom in school history. Another thing that is brought to mind when we think of our junior year, is our driver's licenses. Yes. this was the year that we left our parents at home so that we could battle the morning traffic ourselves. At last we are seniors and excited ones at that. This past year we have all been thinking of college, marriage, and children — all which frighten us. W e are very anxious to go to Florida together before we separate to go on our different roads of life. In closing, we had many good times here, and of course a few had times, too. But all in all we learned the most important lesson that was to he learned. It’s not Fnlgish. or math, or even science, hut instead it was a lesson of love and joy a lesson on life in general. But over the years that we. the class of I9SS. have attended this school, the main lesson that we learned can he summed up in one word FRIENDSHIP. Karen DeRoncey Jamie Fierce Historians; Karen DeRoncey. Jamie Fierce To Christy Burchfield: Beth Owen leaves a Big muzzle. To Karen: Lisa leaves another adventure in RML and EWH to remember ... and a special thanks for being my best friend. To Mrs. W illiams: A concerned student leaves a new recipe hook and a salt shaker full of congeniality. To all caring Christians: My prayers. Ish. 4:31. Phil. 4:13, Phil. 3:14. Cod Bless You. Run the race with endurance. Scott C. To Dan and Jamie: Lewis leaves all the great times to come ... in Hoover! To Darren Wells: I leave my complete guide to the song and dance LaBamha. To Lisa: Karen leaves one more experience with Bessemer police. To Alison Clark: Cyndi leaves more trips to Rock Mountain, getting stuck in the mud and a new shirt w ith a big dirty spot on it. To Pearl and Danny R.: Andy leaves thanks to Cod for all your help, encouragement, and friendship. I love you guys. To Jerolyn: J.H., H.G.. and A.T. leave you to carry on the tradition and all our love. D.N. leaves to L.D., 2 years of school, a broken picture, a hole in a wall, a day at the quarrie. a gatorade bottle, and an old man in Quincy's. To Coach Raw son: The 2 Senior lineman leave another talk in groups. To Cina II.: Carla leaves you one more spring break in Daytona Bch. with too many men in such a small car. carpet cleaner for your messes in that car. Spooze and another Bon Jovi concert and a big thanks for being my bestest! I Love Ya! To the school: The football players leave. To M.M., B.M., and A. T.: Vo more nights of egging by my church and no more passing out in Driver's Ed. To Beth Owen: We leave a red Z-28. Mike. Andy and Bo. To the B.F.A. staff and coaches, J.W. leaves. To Carla B.: Peter leaves a job at Food W orld. To Ginger and Kim: Thanks for being such great pledges. To Steven The Earl Hicks: Mitch leases one more fight over Wendv with Jimmy P. I J.Z. leave all my intelligence to my classmate and teamate James Ferguson. To Andy. Bobby, and Mike: Bo leaves the crazy things we did in our prime. To Ginger from Greg: All my love and lots of luck. To Leslie Steele: Sharon leaves a pair of Marengo pantyhose, a hunting trip at 3 a.m. with a couple of “dears , plenty of good times and bad, a thanks for always being there and a friendship to last forever. I Love Ya! To Jeroly n: A.T. leaves many adventures chasing the egg and bird, another trip to My rtle Beach, and all my love for being a great pledge and great friend and many more fun times to come. To Robyn. Cyndi, Gina. Sara. Carla and Beth: Leslie leaves all the advice about the Jess lanier Man . 4 St 5 7 TV T st Tt V 7 B S 7 st S Tt 7 late night talks. Dominoes Pizza, all my love and best wishes because friends like you deserve the best. Don't forget YOU’VE GOT THE LOOK . To Sara G.: To one of the best friends a girl could ever ask for. Thanks for always being there. I'll never forget all the jeep rides, all those Mt. Dews and late night talks! I Love You! Robyn. To the ladys in the office: M.F. leaves a last message (and to one he finally leaves). To the Gruesome foursome: Heather and Julie leave one more hot night in P.C.. meatloaf at 6:00 a.m., throw in'at the Brig, and we will see you there. Babe! To Scott Crahhe: Jason Reid leaves all the fun times � e have had together and a car wreck that almost ended every thing. Thanks for being like a brother to me. I. Grant Norris, leave Cnr la Burgel the best memories of my high school years, and I hope that we can share many more happy ones together. To Carla Gamble: Debbie leaves another night of taking a certain person to Huey town, a hall point pen and thanks for being the best friend a person could have. Mez loves you. To Robyn: S.G. leaves a trip to Gulf Shores, a bathroom. the Winnie's floorboard, a special jeep. Rock Mtn., one last Boom Boom all the fun and exciting times with the Special Gang and all my love and friendship . .. Always . To Grunt . and Carla B.: Gina leaves all of her love and the hopes we always stay as close as we are now. Thanks for caring so much. I also leave another Sat. night at Hueytown's Eckerds. unexpected passengers. another Me A dory party. Daytona Beach. Bon Joiv Concerts and the fact that you can never win a bet. To Scott Pearl” Cole, my bestest buddy. Thanks for being such a great friend. I am going to miss you alot. I Love You, Beth. To Karen: Lisa leaves a plastic glove and an idea you almost let me go through with. To Kim R.: Frankie leaves one last Take off. Eh. you hoser . To Danny R.: A I AB basketball t-shirt, a W hite Heart tape, Joe Glenn's Gloves. I love you buddy. See ya next year! Scott Pearl Cole. To Coach Rawson: L.R. leaves the phrase Are your kids in the house. To Lisa: Karen leaves. Is that a set of skid marks on Victoria? To Julie B. and Jenny: Cyndi leaves a never ending computer and a trip to Concord in the hig. brown machine. love ya’ll! To Bobby. Bo. and Mike M.: Andy leaves childhood memories, all the trouble you got me in. laughter, and all of his love. To Scott: Heather leaves all her love and another yo Babe what's up! D.N. leaves to anybody who wants it a 1985 white Thunderbird with a small scratch. To K.B.: J.C. leaves another fun filled talk about you know who. To Grant N.: Carla Ivares you all of her lore, and a trip to Putt-Putt on Aug. 21. Thanks for always being there. I Lore You!! To Mrs. Horne. Mrs. Camack, and Mrs. Syx: Dan. fen is and Jamie hare. To all Juniors: Hobby Icares the hope that Mrs. Freeman will return. To Todd Price: H o leate the power of Bo-man and McClendon. To Gina: Peter leaves one more embarrassing day in Bible about getting a date with a certain boy. To Mike l.: Af.T. hares another trip to the top of the Galleria parking deck with two unsuspecting girls. I J.Z. would like to thank Coach Breland and Coach Rawson in making me a better athlete. To Cole: Bo hares another chance to beat me at pool. To Sara from Greg: I hare all my lore and best wishes in the future. To G.H.: S.W. hares Prince's “E.C. , many extended trips to “Bessemer. etc. , lots of girl talk, a certain New ) ear's Ere. a big hug and some great memories that will never be forgotten. LYLAS! To Heather and Julie: A.T. leaves many more talks on marriage, all our great racations together, I more Naw-heck-Naw. and all my lore for being great listener. friends and too many good times to name. To Robyn: Leslie leaves I more trip to “Lakewood . “Roxanne Roxanne . “Homecoming Night . That one special “thing that we hare in common from those 2 special people in our lives. Apt. ISO!, one last “I'm weak and a friendship to last forerer. To Leslie, Gina. Cyndi. Sharon and Carla: to 5 of the best friends I've ever had. Thanks for all the great times in I SO I. all the long talks and one more “I sure hate it for 'em I Love You All. Robyn. To Chuck: M.F. haves saying, “To find out which way is left or right hold out your hands with your thumb sticking in and which ever makes the I. is left. To Ortega: Or mega hares one last walk around SHBC and an everlasting friendship. I Lore You! To Melissa. Melinda, and Melody Crabbe: Jason Reid hares all the fun things we hare done together. I hope you work and strive for the best in life. I lore ya'II like sisters. I. Grant Norris, leare Gina Haring a free pass to all of my future skiing trips. Just don’t he late, or you will get left. To Jamie W.t Lew is, and Dan: Debbie lea res a Thanksgiring dinner and a big thanks for being my best friends. I Lore all of you. To G.W., A.T., J.IL. I LG., R,V.: Sara hares all her lore and friendship and a big thanks for always listening to me. To Fenny Shoe: Ginny hares another ride in front of a huge Tonka. P.G. Park, many more days in the pool, a great forbidden friendship, my lore and one more, “Hey W here You Going? I take my wanted B.J. shirt. To Jeri and Ginger: Beth leaves all the headaches of putting this annual together. I had a lot of fun with you two these past few years. I'll miss ya ’ll next year. To Andrea and Leslie: Lisa hares ya'II a free driving test, a hook to remind you of all the things you forget, and all my love for being good friends. To Chris S., Jeff C, Donald S., and Mark G.: Frankie leaves another year of Study Hall in the Library with nothing to do. To Sally Reid: Lewis haves thanks for getting me through school. I couldn’t hare made it without you. To Gina: H o leave together, hopefully on to prosper. I hope our friendship never ends. I Lore You. To Andrea and Julie: Heather leaves all her lore and thanks for all the good years. To him B.: Carla leaves you the “Cream Puff , a free lesson on how to park a Mercedes, one more summer adrentures in Day tona Beach and thanks for being such a great 'Lil sis. I Love You!!! The Senior class leaves M.F. one school bus. To all Christians: Keep running the race. Stand up in the name of the Lord. Lore, Bobby. To Dan N.: H o have you a real hair cut. To Mitch: Peter leaves the ability to spell. To Peter: Mitch leaves thanks for helping me spell during Bible. I J.Z.. hope that the class of 'HS will always remember this year and cherish it for the years to come. To Drew: Bo leaves a few more of his words to mock. To Mr. Norton: After 12 long years under your helpful. guiding hand. Greg Smith finally hares. To Sara: A.T. leaves friendship forerer and memories over all the good times and rough times and my hotline is alway s open for you. To Tami S„ Fllen II. and Jena H'.: Thanks for being such great pledges and making my Junior year even more special. I Lore You, Robyn. To (oach Rawson: The Senior football players hare say ing “ho want to know if it's a hoy or a girl . Lawyers; Sara Grayson. Andy Thornton H c, the prophets of the class of I9H8 welcome you to our ten year reunion which is being held at the Norm I state. Grant 'orris look out his fathers company after college, ha-ante Pithy rich and married (. aria II urge l who is manager of Cream Puff Auto Sales. Speaking of marriages. Hc.il her Gable has finally found that real matt she was looking for in high school and married a my sterious raeecar driter. ndre.t Thomas is now an airline stewardess and happily married to the pilot. W arren. Anxiously awaiting our classmates arritals. we see Sharon Williams pull up in one of her many new cars. Tonight she chose her white MM A with T-tops. Sharon lias a famous and hot rock group who cancelled a show on their world lour to he our entertainment tonight. Dan Sew ton, lew Is Russell and Jamie White plan to “bust a rap when the hand takes a stage break. Roby n Vines, now a professional cheerleader, arrives next. Hr notice that her father has dropped her off tonight because she still has not helped on pay ing any insurance for her car. Hr see a limo pull up. Fiery one turns as Gina Having gets out of the car with Jon Hon Joti at her side and Spuds Mackenzie on a leash. Ho Morton and his sidekick Mike McClendon are now the costumed adventures lio-man and Me. Frankie C.inani. a second generation mayor of FairPcId. enters the room. .Mark Foster is a famed marathon runner. H r watch as he runs around the room with a drink in one hand and a torch in the other. Meanwhile, the rich industrialist Hobby Harr discusses business opportunities with the new owner of eil Honnett Honda. Scott Smith, who changed the name tv Scott Smith Honda. Many of our classmates ha ie become professional sports men and women. Among them are Sara Grayson who alternates as a professional basketball player during the game and a cheerleader during the halftime. Jack Cason is playing baseball for the Mets and has taken over ownership of Cason's Flowers also. They, by the way. supplied us with our beautiful display of flowers tonight. 4 crash outside ratals that the madman and ace Fighter pilot Scott Austin has crashed another F-15 in the parking lot just for fun. Scott wobbles into the room and draws his sidearm. I linking quickly. Bo-man and Me. rush into action. H liilc the dashing Scott Cole stuns the young pilot with his school spirit. Me. strikes the gun with a Ho-marang. A cool glass of water quickly brings Scott to his senses. David Peacock tires to hide his humiliation by the other quick thinkers and concentrates on his weightlifting. While Drew cLson. penniless and insane, begs for a cup of Jello. ndy Thornton reclines in a chair and studies his next .sermon as Ret. Headbanger. Peter Riley enjoys a rieecake and tells Dm id how he swallowed 2.17 o-Doxe pills and stayed awake for six and a half years. Another crunch is heard from the parking lot. It seems that Leslie Steele has arrived and smashed the front of a certain SS. Strangely enough, no damage was done to her ear. 4 scream is heard and the previously unseen Jason Reid runs to the parking lot in tears. His beautiful Monte Carlo has been smashed. A familiar face surveys the damage. It is master mechanic Mitch Teal Affectionately known to his friends as the “miracle worker of machinery . He offers to repair all damage to Jason car at no charge. Leslie boasts that she is a y tiling intern at a big hopsital. She found and married “Mr. Right at Xuhurn University and plans on using her medical skills to deliver her own children. rodd Price rides in on a white stallion and offers free passes to his vacation island. Ihc outline and contours of the island arc gigantic reproduction of hi own visage. Lewis Russell steps forward. He has become a conservative businessman and is wearing a three piece suit. He eagerly accepts one of the free passes and slips it into his briefcase while Hobby gives him some lips on how to he a rich man and maintain that boyish point of view. Beth Owen and Greg Smith are trying to combine their products. Belli is now managing a Merle or man Cosmetics store. Fveryone wants that new (ireg “Ogalvi Smith look now that he has developed a successful eyelash perm. Jim Zimmerman has taken over ownership of Jimmy . clothing and followed in his parents footsteps and is expecting the arrival of his twelfth child. Lisa Mooney and Karen DcRonCC enter the room, l isa is one of Yr� ) ork s highest paid lawyers but rumor has it that she received most of her funds from defending Karen on such charges as public indecency, disturbing the peace, assault and battery on a police officer, and other surprising acts no one expected from our 77 Karen. Julie lljm.ikcr is now sponsor of Sportscluh and has blown up her third V olkswagon hug decorating for this occasion. Stew Shaw arrives shortly after her and wc see that he still has his ever so obvious habit. Hut Steve Finally settled down to just one woman. Few of our classmates have made it to the “higtime hut ( v ndi llcnslcy is now a regular on the dating game show. It seems that she just can’t make up her mind. Jamie Fierce is the host of the show and rumor has it that he plays the game backstage to choose his date for the weekend. VI r are sad that Cindy Suite who has lived in all Fifty states at least twice since graduation could not make it because she was “moving. As wc depart. say our goodbyes promising to keep in touch. I hough the night is coming to a close the hash is far from ending because ( rant says ••same time, same place at the Sorris Estate. H r. the class of 19SH, would like to thank our parents, teachers and friends for the special memories we will cherish in our hearts forever. Our limes at the Academy were always special. Prophets; Carlo Burge tt, Todd Price e tss posm The time is finally here. After twelve years of nailing Comes the end Of our senior year ... It happened much too fast. It makes you stop to think High School's done; it's in the past. Sow life is on the brink. The decisions that lie before us Make us want to hide. But we must put faith in our Creator, And let the Lord be our guide. As we go our seperate ways And voice our different views, He know Cod will help us Because the Lord loves seniors, too. For every setting sun. there is a sun that w ill rise. For every person born, there is another that dies So as this part of life comes to an end. We now realize our life can fully begin. As a ship that raises its sail And floats out to sea. He sail into life in hopes Of becoming all that we can he. Poet: Scott Cole sswo-r Scott A. Austin l(Hh: Spanish Club; Jr. Civ i tans; Red Cross Club. Ilth: Spanish Club; Teens for Christ. 12th: Spanish Club; Teens for (hrist. Ambition: To fly for the Air Force. Robert Michael Barr 9th: Jr. Beta; Math Club: Jr. High Basketball 2nd place Science Fair; l ep Club. 10th: Beta: Math Club. Ilth: Beta: Math Club; NEMA; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; Boy's State; Baseball; JETS Team; Fnglish Short Story Award. 12th: Beta; Math Club; Who’s Who. Most l.ikelyto Succeed: Baseball. Ambition: To have long hair and be a Christian punk, while trying to squeeze in a degree in Electrical Engineering. Carla Dec Burgct 9th: Pep Club: Band. 10th: Kappa: Flag Corps; Spanish Club. 11th: Kappa; Spanish Club. 12th: Who’s Who. Cutest; Homecoming Queen; Senior Favorite: Class Prophet; Kappa. Sec Treas; Teens for Christ. Ambition: To graduate from college, marry Mr. Right”, move to Florida, be Filthy rich and drlte a convertible Mercedes like my Mom. Frankie Jo Canant II 9th: Band: Pep Club. Kith: Band; Spanish Club. 11 th: Spanish Club. 12th: Annual Staff; Teens for Christ; Who’s W ho. Most Talented. Ambition: To survive college, he successful at whatever I do. own a Iamborghini, and give Cod the dory. Jack William Cason 9th: Varsity Football; Key Club; Baseball; Student Council. IOth: Football. Baseball; Student Council: Spanish Club; Class Officer. IIth: Football;Student Council. Parlimcntarian; Baseball; Coif; Class Officer. 12th: Football; Choir; Who’s Who; Class Officer. Ambition: Co to college and make money and have lots of fun. Scott Cole 9th: Jr. Beta; Band; Outstanding Freshman. 10th: B-Team Basketball. Ilth: Beta; NEMA; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; Basketball: Spanish Club; All Tournament Team. Hooper Classic; Distinguished High School Students. I2tb: Basketball; Class Chaplain: Who’s Who. Most School Spirit: Teens for Christ. Ambition: To follow God’s perfect will for my life. Karen Leigh DcRoncey — 9th: Pep Club. 10th: Spanish Club. I Ith: Spanish Club. 12th: Who’s Who. Best Mannered: Class Historian; Teens for Christ. Ambition: To Find the true happiness and contentment that I am searching for and to know and follow the direction that Cod has for me in life. Mark Jerome Foster — 9th: Key Club; Wrestling; Teens for Christ. 10th: Football; Wrestling: Choir; Teens for Christ. Ilth: Football; Wrestling; Choir; Teens for Christ. 12th: Football; Wrestling; Teens for Christ; Choir; Who’s Who. Most Athletic. Ambition: To do the Lord’s will and be the best at whatever I do. Heather Leann Gable 9th: Spanish Club; Band; Majorette; Jr. Beta. Treas; Sports Club; Homecoming Court; NEMA; Jr. Miss BFA; Softball; Presidential Academic Fitness Award. 10th: Spanish Club, Treas; Band; Majorette. Head; Beta; Sports Club; Miss BFA Pageant. 1st Alt; Softball: Student Council. Ilth: Band; Majorette. Head; Beta; Sports Club: Miss BFA Pageant. Jr. Beauty; Softball. All Star; Student Council: Class Treas; NEMA; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; Math Club. 12th: Beta; Sports Club. Chap; Softball; Who’s Who. Best Dressed: Math Club; Teens for Christ. Ambition: For me and Julie to get a traitor on Lake Tuscaloosa and go to Alabama with a big '‘War Eagle”. Sura Elizabeth Grayson — 9th: Jr. Bela. Pres; Spanish Club: Pep Club; Miss BFA Pageant, 1st Alt; Homecoming Maid; Softball; Basketball. 10th: Spanish (luh. Secretary; Basketball; Softball; Cheerleader; Homecoming Maid: NEMA. Ilth: Math Club; Sports Club; Beta; NEMA; Basketball. MVP, All-District: Softball; Cheerleader; Homecoming Court: Who’s Who National High School Students. 12th: Basketball: Soft-bull; Cheerleader, Co-head. AllState; Who’s Who. Most Athletic; Class Favorite; Class Lawyer; Sports Club, Reporter. Ambition: Attend LAB one year, transfer to Auburn, find a successful job. get married, have 2 or .? children, buy a new car. and live my life to the fullest. Julie Ann Hamaker 9tli: Student Council; Flag Corps. Head; d.a.r. Good Citizenship Award; Jr. Beta, President; Spanish Club. Kith: Sports C lub; Student Council: Flag Corps. Head; Beta. Sec; Homecoming Court; Class Pres; Math Club; NEMA; Who’s Who American High School Students. 12th: Sports Club, Pres; Student Council; Beta. Vice Pres; Class Pres; Who’s W ho. Best All Around; Sr. Favorite: Teens for Christ; Math Club; Ambition: Togo to University of Alabama, graduate, marry a “real” man and live on the river. Gina Renee Having 9th: Pep Club; 10th: Spanish Club; Flag Corps; Kappa. Ilth: Spanish Club; Kappa; Flag Corps; Softball. 12th: Kappa; Pledge Trainer Rush Director; Who's Who. Most Talkative. Ambition: To graduate from BFA. hold on to all of my high school friends and memories. Cynthia Lynne Hensley 9th: Spanish Club; 1st Alt. Beauty Pageant. 10th: Key Club. Favorites; Sports Club; Beauty Pageant: Spanish f lub. Ilth: Miss FBA Pageant: Choir: Sports Club. 12th: Choir. Ambition: To become filthy rich as a real estate agent, move to New York, settle down, start a family and drive a specially made jag convertible. James B. Kicrce Michael Steven McClendon 9th: Baseball. Itlth: Baseball. Ilth: Baseball. 12th: Baseball. Ambition: To graduate. Lisa Diane Mooney 9th: Jr. Beta. Itlth: Bela; Spanish Club. Ilth: Beta: Spanish Club; Math Club; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; NEMA. 12th: Bela. Pres; Annual Staff. Assis. Bus. Mgr.; Teens for Christ; Math Club; Class. Sec Treas; Who’s Who, Most Likely to Succeed. Ambition: To live in a I4S room mansion, have a different color Fermi for each day of the week, and be one of the best attorneys in the nation. William IL Morton. Jr. 9th: Baseball; Basketball; Class Favorite: Math Club. Kith: Basketball. Ilth: Baseball: Spanish Club. 12th: Baseball; Basketball; Spanish Club: Senior Who's Who. Most Talkative. Ambition: To live life at its fullest and in Cod’s will. Byron Drew Nelson Ilth: 1st place poetry award; Spanish Club. Ambition: To marry and become a substantial businessman. Daniel Philip Newton 9th: Football; Student Council. 10th: Spanish Club; W restling, State Champion; Football. 100% Award. Ilth: Spanish Club; Math (luh; Wrestling. State Champion; Football. Best Defensive Lineman; Most Valuable Wrestler; Favorite. 12th: Football: Wrestling; Who’s Who. •D'mse w t Best Dressed: Favorite. Ambition: To graduate and own my own Dairy Queen with l.ewis and Jamie as employees. David Grant Norris 9th: Top Ten Academically; Key Club. 12th: Favorite; Who's Who, Cutest: Football. Elizabeth Ann Owen 9th: Majorette. Most Cooperative; Math Club; Student Council; Treas; Typing Team; Jr. Beta; Pep Club; Science Fair. Honorable Mention. District — 3rd; Science Club: l'.S. Business Education Award; USA ANL; NMMA; 2 NSMA; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; New Testament Study Award; Geometry Award; Outstanding Typing Award. Itltli: Spanish Club; Beta; Math Club: Choir; Miss BFA Pageant. I Ith: Spanish Club; Math Club: Beta: Annual Staff; English Award; Distinguished American High School Students. 12th: Annual Staff. Assis. Editor; Homecoming Court; Who’s Who, Most School Spirit; Teens for Christ; Math (luh; Beta. Ambition: Attend the I nit. of Alabama and later receive a legal degree from Duke Univ. David Peacock Todd Price Jason Alexander Reid 9th: Student Council. Jr. Varsity Football. Most Valuable Player: Jr. Varsity Basketball. 10th: Football. Ilth: Football: Outstanding Offensive Player. Jr. Favorite. 12th: Football; Favorite; Who’s Who. Most Popular. Ambition: To strive for excellence in any thing I choose to do. Peter Riley 9th: Jr. Varsity Football; Key Club. Ilth: Choir. Ambition: To graduate and attend college and live a long and prosperous life. Lewis Emmanuel Russell 9th: Varsity Football; Key Club; Baseball; Jr. High Basketball. Wth: Football; Choir; Student Council. Ilth: Football. 12th: Football; Choir; Who’s Who, Wittiest; Favorite. Ambition: To own a big house in the country. be fairly wealthy, have II boys for my own football team. Deborah Lee Shaw 9th: Flag Corps; Favorite. Wth: Flag Corps. Co-head; Homecoming Court; Spanish Club; Favorite. Ilth: Flag Corps, Co-head: Favorite. 12th: Who’s Who. Most Popular; Favorite; Homecoming Court. Ambition: To decide what I want to do. have a good time, make lots of money, get married and he happy. Steve Shaw Gregory W'ebstcr Smith 9th: Jr. Beta; Jr. Varsity Football; Varsity Football; Jr. Varsity Basketball; NFM A; U.S. Achei-vement Academy; Math Team; Key Club; Presidential Academic Fitness Award; Sr. Beta. Wth: Football; NFMA, Beta; Spanish Club. Parliamentarian; Math Club. Ilth: Football: Math Club; W ho’s W ho Among American High School Students; l .AB Leadership Award; Beta; Spanish Club. Parliamentarian; CAB Engineering Nominee: Teens for Christ. 12th: Football; Beta; Student Government. President; Teens for Christ; Math Club: W ho's W ho. Best All Around. Ambition: To complete every thing I take on in life whether I succeed or not. Scott Smith Leslie Lee Steele — 9th: Pep Club; Future Homemakers of America; Choir. Wth: Kappa; Miss BFA, Sophomore Maid. Ilth: Majorette; Kappa; Miss BFA. 1st Alt; Teens for Christ; Spanish Club: Student Council. 12th: Kappa. Vice Pres; Choir. Ambition: Graduate from medical school, find Mr. Right at Aub. and let him balance the checkbook. Stephen Mitchell Teal 9th: Jr. High Football: Key Club. Wth: Spanish Club. 11 th: Spanish Club. 12th: Football. Ambition: To graduate. Andrea Denise Thomas 9th: Homecoming Court; Freshman Beauty; Spanish Club: Student Council: NE.MA; Pep Club; Annual Staff. Wth: Homecoming Court; Spanish Club; Sports Club; Majorette: Student Council. Ilth: Homecoming Court: Majorette, Co-head; Sports Club; ( lass Sec: Student Council; Teens for Christ; NFMA. 12th: Sports Club, Wavs •£ Means; (lass Reporter: Who’s Who; Craziest; Annual Staff; Homecoming Court. Ambition: To become a famous hairdresser make-up artist and make enough money so I will never complain again. Bryce Anthony Thornton 9th: Jr. High Basketball, Captain; Most Valuable Player; Jr. Beta; Science Award. Honorable Mention. 2nd Place District: Student Council. Wth: Basketball; Most Improved Varsity Basketball; Choir; Beta. Ilth: Class Chaplin; Basketball. 100% Award; Spanish Club; NFMA. 12th: Basketball; Teens for Christ. Ambition: To serve my Lord Jesus Christ with all my heart, all my mind, and all my soul. Robyn Elizabeth Vines 9th: Jr. Beta. Vice Pres; Math Club; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Jr. High Cheerleader; Soft-ball; Miss Berney Points; ( hoir. Wth: Kappa. Best Pledge; Pep Club. Pres; Math Club; Miss BFA Pageant. I Ith: Cheerleader; Kappa. Best Jr.; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; Miss BFA Pageant: Favorite; NFM A; Society of Distinguished American High School Students; Girls State Rep; Pep Club: Teens for Christ; Math Club: Spanish Club; W ho’s W ho. Biggest Flirt: All-Star Cheerleader. Ambition: To graduate from BFA. finish four y ears of college with a business degree, marry a rich doctor and be a professional cheerleader for the rest of my life. Kimberly Rachellc Walls 9th: Flag Corps; Spanish ( luh. Wth: Flag Corps; Kappa; Spanish Club. Ilth: Flag Corps; Kappa. 12th: Kappa; Who’s W ho. Most Talented. Ambition: Togo to college and be successful at whatever career I choose. Jamie Wallace White 9th: Jr. High Football; Key Club; Jr. High Basketball. Wth: Basketball: Football. I Ith: Basketball. 12th: Basketball; Choir; Who's Who, Biggest Flirt. mbit ion: To do my best at any profession I may choose. Sharon Michelle Williams 9th: Mat Mates; Flag Corps; Jr. Beta; Spanish Club. Wth: Mat Mates; Kappa; Spanish Club. Ilth: Homecoming Court. Jr. .Maid; NFMA; Kappa; Choir. 12th: Kappa; Choir; Who’s Who, Friendliest. Ambition: To live through college, become filthy rich after buying the Spuds Mackenzie Corp. and own a red Porsche. James Curtis Zimmerman 9th: Honor and Services Club; Disc and Diamond Club; HOF Club; Athletes for Christ; Baseball. Wth: Honor and Services Club; Disc and Diamond Club; HOF Club; Athletes for Christ; Baseball. I Ith: Honor and Service Club; Disc and Diamond Club; HOF Club; National Honor Society; Football: Baseball. 12th: Football: Baseball; Basketball. Ambition: To join the navy and he a medical technician. ftcmoKS” Pic lured below left: Junior Class Fa-writes — Jennifer Marlin. Michelle .Mooney. Scott Crab he. James Ferguson 45 e-t tss o? “tv And) Bailey Julie Bruce Kim Burget Thomas Cannon Alison Clark Scon Crabbe Jeff Curren Jackie Dans Chris Dill Denise Ellington James Ferguson Da id Forshee Beth Garrett W endy Gurosky Darren Hamrick Becky Hand Wayne Haring Britt Herring Steie Hicks Ellen Hopping Curtis llonard Jason Jan is Brian Jones Gay Anne Kemp Chris King Andrea Kornegay Scott I.an son Karri Lingo Margie I.ippcatt Mike Madison 46 Jennifer Martin Brian McDaniel l.ori Melton Michelle Mooney dreg Odom Chris Par ten Bucky Perdue Jeri Lynn Posey Scott Reed den Reid Beth Richardson Kim Roberts Danny Rosser Pete Sensing Donna Jo Schilleci Mark Shelby Tami Shelton Ginger Smith Stete Smith Jeff Ste art Beth Richardson, President: Brian Jones, Vice-President: Karri Lingo. Secretary: Tami Shelton. Treasurer; Jena Wright. Parliamentarian 47 Ttf I CM AJ I Becky Bates Alysia Boudreaux Christ Burchfield Carrie Bush Bridgette C hastain A my Crone Pawn Paris Dust) Dunn lama Ferguson Justin Franklin Carla (iambic Jon Hester Jennifer Higgins Melanie Higgins Andrea llillhouse Kristi Jones Beth Jordan Brandon l.agle Shannon Mantooth Richard Martin Susan Mays Jerolyn Nirens Joy Romine Ron Roy Andrea Rutland Xlerri Sanders Manuel Scozzaro Donald Shiver Staci Vicars Sophomore Officers: Tama Ferguson, Secretary: Susan Mays, President: Christy Burchfield. Chaplain; Becky Bates, Vice President Constitution Sophomore Favorites: Tama Ferguson: Brandon l.agle; Jon Hester: Dusty Dunn 49 Jennifer Adams Ricky Addington Melanie Aldridge Stephanie Bateh Mark Brobston Richie Busby Angie Culp Keith Eians Shea Farr Hunter Finch Erica Fisher A man da Franklin Rohin (• amble Mark Ciangrosso Trey (iraf Diana Harrell Valerie Herring Kerin Howard Henna Kelly Kelly Kilpatrick Kim Kirkpatrick Allison Mantooth Christine Marcum Matt Musso Emily McFall Brian Pace Nicole Parsons Lauren Phillips Beth Pope Jamye Price 50 Officers: Shannon Stinson, Chap: Nicole Parsons, Tres; Jam ye Price, Sec: Mark C'iangrosso. Pari: Trey Craf. V-Pres; Hunter Pinch. Pres Favorites: Amy Thrasher. Jamye Price. Trey Craf. Sam Rhea 51 Kimberly Arrington Emily Bond Day id Brown Julie Chandler Melinda Crahhe Melodic Crahbe Melinda Davis Tracy Giangrosso Michele Gurosky Jason Harper Jamie Horton Cambria Johnson Scott Kemp Con Kent Jason Lowery Jamie Morgan Jason Morris Joni Owens Jeff Riley Jeff Roberts Jason Sims Jeff Sims Michelle Squires Jennifer Swain Shane Templin Angela Ware W endy White Glen W ise Stefanie Worrell Charles Xanders 52 53 Chris Batch Gina Beaty Brad Bradley Bridgett Brown Tam mi Brown Melissa Crabbe Kelli Earnest l.uanne Elkins Laurie Eta ns Scott Graf Rachael Headrick Shannon Hudson Angel Hughes Ussy Jones Tony May utOTl TVrfty Sst'S'ty Brian Pet nay Casey Roszell Shawn Stinson Jason Vicars Angela Vining Adam Waldrop l.andon Walls Jamie W eston Becky W illiams Ginger Williams rhis year has been � ery challenging. Even though •'� • had slot of homework. ne’re found time to participate in many activities. They include homecoming. Cheerleading, football, basketball, and Heta. Even though ♦« ’� «• been busy. � «•’ « still found time to hate a fen laughs. Setenth grade has been fun. And ne’te enjoyed it. fuanne Elkins and Laurie Evans owe. -rmwes 7 4 Buck Bice Joni Boyd Kim Casey Fletcher Finch Kim Foster Roxanne Gamble Joey Harper Eddie Hurley Kim Hyde Joshua Lucas Jamie Mitchell Craig Raney Christy Riley Jennifer Rogers Rusty Romine Amanda Smith Melissa Tate Matt Templin Marty Tilley e-zze-x otn t z 71?'?% Brian Blake Sichon Boudreaux Brad Christian Brian Daniel Daniel DeJarnette Summer Drummonds Cathy Gamble Paul Giardina .laime Henderson Trent Jones atalie Jones Legrand McSaughton Christ) Morgan Dawn elson Patrick Reid Jennifer Riley Michael Roberts Jeffrey Sims Stephanie leal 70544. 41Z571'? 'F� S7{ helly Dunn lan liusenlehner Casey Christian Erin Da idson Robbie Elkins Corrie Hand Jennifer Leslie Justin Lucas Ashley Mantootli Jeremy Mitchell Heather Morgan Raren Randle Michael Robinson Mark W orrell 7■Z'TE.T) IS T 3rd Kori Bishop Brad Brown Kelli Duke Cathy Ciiardina fe J l-JM Maegan Harper Matt Headrick Laura I.inf; Jason Maples dreg Marcum Rae Mott Dennis Smith Jamie Swain Timothy Walls Lori W ilder Donna Busenlehner Kimberly Daniel Jennifer Gleason Terry Crammer Kaci Howard Kell} Jones I.a Donna Kelly Brandon McC'rory l.eanne Mohr Josh Sims Leslie Stinson Maggie Walls Candice Blake Kim Bushy Brad Carroll Linda Courington Jessica Elliot Jeremy Jinks Greg Jones Preston Jones Jaime Maples Maria Robinson Amy Tilley Paul Snain Matt Waldrop Julie Wilder Justin Carroll 07 , S’K'TP. 60 t7iz ? pump Brandon Cranley Roy Crigger Stefanie Ihle Stephanie Edmonds Jason Henderson Julie I load ley Joshua Jones Samuel Morris Derrick Mott Tony orris Jeremy Darien Kyle Rile Ty ler Roy Johnna Sanders Matthen Smith Earl Snain Ashley Thigpen Racheal Trammell 61 Whenever Jesus went into the countryside. children followed him. Wherever he was, they would run and sit on his knee or get close ns they could to him. The children knew that Jesus lo ed them yen much. Jesus liked to watch the children play games together. So matter how tired Jesus was, he liked to have the children at his side. Sometimes he told them stories which they liked to hear. One day when he was speaking to a crowd of people, some mothers came with their children. They wanted the children to see Jesus and be blessed by him. The disciples thought Jesus was too busy to be bothered by the children. They told the mothers to take the children home. When Jesus Saw his disciples sending the children away, he said: “Let the children come to me. Do not stop them. They are the kind of people Cod want’s for his kingdom. They are his children. ” yssus 401 ss eMjvteSTi B QslA CV Mrs. Mary Sullitan is our Counselor at Bessemer Faith. She and her husband Dr. Percy Sullitan hate one son. Hill ttho lites in Memphis, Tennessee. She holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees from the I nit ersity of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. Mrs. Sullitan is a member of First Presbyterian church, and she is and action it or ker in the Meals on M heels” program to deliter food to those elderly persons ttho are confined to their homes. Mr. orton has been Headmaster of Bessemer Faith Academy since the school opened eighteen y ears ago. He holds a ITS. degree from Tennessee Tech and a Masters degree from Peabody College in Sashtille. Mr. orton and his ttife hate Itto daughters. Jenny, ttho lites in Seattle. Washington, and Barri Ann. ttho will soon present them with their first grandchild. Our Headmaster is an act it e member of First Presbyterian Church in Bessemer tt here he senes as a deacon. The two people who really run this place hang out just inside the front doors. These incredibly busy people have been married to Bill and Jerry for years and ha e helped this place for a total of 27 years. Peggy had a statistical record of three children who graduated from BFA and six grandchildren — three of these come to BFA everyday. She lives in a beautiful botanical garden and loves to paint beside her pool. Roberta's child. Traci is a graduate of BFA. She is married now and soon will he a teacher. The Carters have a new home with a special room for Roberta's needlework and art. Also a special place for Dutchess and Betsy, the belayed cats. Aicv o Sue Moore Donna Brumlon Robin Leberte Jill Moran l isa Skinner kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade Jrd Grade ■ ; Grade Gloria Lushington Pamela Seales Barbara Sanders Janice Walls Irene Jones 5th Grade 6th Grade Sth, 9th, llth 7tli. IOth, 12th 8th, W orld, US. Grade English Grade English History 66 Alice Robinson 7th, 9tli History and Goy eminent Linda Carper Computer. Trig.. Calculus Peggy Horne Pre-A Igebra, 7tli Grade Math Mahle Osment W alt Green Algebra I. II, Rogers Geometry 7th Science, Phy sical Science. Chem. I and II Ann Snail son Earth Science, Biology, Human Physiology and Annual Staff Connie Colindres A ant Redmond Dickson Librarian Spanish I and II Ann is Cam mack Typing I, II and Accounting I aye Bunn Physical Education F Da rid dill Beginning and Marching Band Bruce Breland Physical Education. Varsity Basketball and Football H'e, at B.F.A., arc very fortunate to have an excellent lunchroom staff. The ladies always sene us our food with a smile, and somehow seem to brighten our day. We would like to thank each of the lunchroom ladies for putting up with us and being such great friends. Our high school years would not hate been the same without them. They will always be remembered for the “semi-warm meals that they served us. We love you all. Beth Owen Moments to remember — messages, spirit duplicators. Daily hu I lent ins, Zerox machines, thermal masters, telephone calls — these are hours spent in the Bessemer Faith Academy office. Office aids participate in these moments as the) ser e in responsible positions. They willingly perform many of the school's daily chores, which not only assists the of Tice staff but the teaching staff as well. The time they spend in the office is worth more than they can imagine and w ill be remembered by all who benefit from their sen ice. This special group shares the job of book distribution to all Bessemer Faith Academy students. Each school year ends with the collection of used books which will he sold at the beginning of the next school year. ew hook orders are also made so that each student is provided with the necessary books. After the school sale of books in the fall, money collected for used books is returned to the students. .Many long hours of volunteer work are required for this operation which inwlves handling hundreds of hooks. These tolunteers make an important difference in our school because they cheerfully accept this time consuming responsibility. 69 This is Jen Lynn Posey, our editor. She's the creative force on our staff. Ln fortunately. many of her ideas are unprintable. Those that she hasn't already lost along the nay.) She has surprised us with her energy. Thanks for all of your long hours of hard work. This is Beth Owen, our assistant editor. She's the one on the staff that everyone has a lot e hate relationship with. If someone gets out of line, or doesn't get their work done, she's there to kick'em back in. She’s the driving force behind the staff. Her hard work got us through some tuff times. rhh b Ginger Smith and Frankie Canant. They put together the sports I hoe two chic designed the faculty section. They nere both nen coiners this section. Ginger nan in charge of this section and Frankie did “diddle-ly• year, hut they did u great job any nay. squat until the last deadline, hut � e appreciate him any nay. Yes, these are our photographers. o, they don't take ery good pictures, hut they do try hard. Frankie is our endless Helrnont carrier. This is our typist I ndrea Thomas. She types III nords per minute, n ith V errors. hut he%. no one is perfect. This is our sponsor. Inn Snanson. She is grouchy, moody, detious, and cuts our birthday cakes nith a dissecting knife, hut she is the only teacher that will put up with us. She is just like a second mom to us ail Hr Amr ou. Mom! This croup did the club section. ot only did they do it, they did it h ell. They ore: adreu Thomas. Beth Dnen. (linger Smith. Jeri Poses. Beth Jordan. Christy Burchfield, l isa Mooney, and Mysia Bourdreaux. Ibis is ndrea again. Tnough said. these lotcly Indies did the ud section. It h.is supposed to he done hy Cinder and Lisa. hut Beth and Jeri Lynn Here drafted to help. Our class section i� jf done hy this group. They couldn V gel too creative because all they did as dran squares. They are: Wendy (iurosky. Beth Jordan, Jeri Posey, Da on Dm is. Dusty Dunn, and Jackie Dan's. 74 Ih'llt. lisa .iiul Dawn did the Senior Section. Mol of blood, stteul and tears went into (hi Rembrandt. These .ire our Senior members. The) are cry special people and will be missed great!) next year. This i (iingcr our business manager and I isO our Assistant business manager. As dinger would say. This job is idiot proof.” The) bandied all of our mono) and ad sab's. This is Jamie Kieree out Photo editor. He did alot of hard work and descncsnlot of recognition. Il'tf wouldn't bate made it without him. Student Government has taught its members a lot about leadership. We sponsored fund raisers, the Rebel Rouser. the Homecoming Banquet, and l ittle Miss B.F.A. The Homecoming tradition changed last year and it was a big success. The Banquet served more people this year than in years past. Everyone put a lot of hard work and dedication into the event. AH the members of the S.G.A. would like to give our sponsors, Mrs. Syx and Mr. Rogers, a big THWK YOU. We couldn't have done it without y our help and cooperation. Greg Smith Below: The Student Council. Below Right: The Executive Council. Students enjoy the Homecoming Banquet and dance. 76 Miss C. rend) for balloon release. ! ep ( lub has been a real support for our football players, this season. They kicked it off with different actin'ties each week. Every an ay name, the Club got a Pep Pus together, no matter where the destination, our Peppers were there. For excitement at our home field, shakers were sold at the game: and a special balloon release was held on Homecoming. Pep Club leases a farewell to the Senior players, and good-luck. Andrea Thomas Is Ihiv supposed to be flight school? Sr. Beta Sponsor — Mrs. Janice Walls Jr. Beta Sponsor — Mrs. Ii ant Redmond Senior Beta is a non-profit, leadership organization for grades tenth, eleventh, and twelfth. Its purpose is to inspire effort. reward academic achievement. and to encourage its members to continue their education at the college la el. A member must retain an overall B + average. The members are chosen by the faculty based upon character, leadership ability, academic excellence, dependability. and honor. Lisa Mooney, Pres. Beth Richardson, ( hap.; t llcn I lopping. Trea.; lisa Mooney. Pres.' Julie llamakcr. Pres.: Michelle Moonev. Sec. Alicia Sanders. Trea.: aleria Herring. I . Pres.: Kick� Xddingtun. Pres.; Michele Trammell. See.: Shannon Stinson, ( hap. The Junior Beta Club is made up of hard working students who stri e for excellence in academics, character, and community sen ice. At the end of the school year, students in the sixth grade, who have a 90 or better grade a rerage, are tapped into the Junior Beta Club. This club is for students in grades seventh through ninth. “The send a mouse to college campaign is a sen ice project that the Beta Club has taken part in helping the American Cancer Society with cancer research. All the members of the club owe Mrs. Redmond a special thanks for being our supportit e sponsor. Ricky Addington. Pres. Choir is like one big family. H f all share a very-special closeness. We go on trips and do things for the community that not only make us feel good, hut make others feel great. We sing songs of warmth and songs that are pure fun. The choir is smaller this y ear than it has been in a h bile and. though the y ears before were fun, we are a lot closer and share more this year. Choir is an adventure hut it is mainly “loreOur love for each other and Mrs. Syx will last forever because of the closeness we have experienced throughout the year. Cyndi Hensley Pictured Top left: Hugs — Allison Man tooth. Jennifer Adams. Stephanie Worrell. Joy Romine. Above: Majorettes — Alicia Sanders. Valerie Herring. Joni Onens Pictured: Top left — Beginning Band; Bottom left Intermediate Band: Ibote — Joy Romine is poised and ready to begin the routine. sswnss tTtT) S tTlVS. This year the hand did a lot of hard work. We had to adjust to a new band director. Mr. Gill, and young students with no marching experience. The band did a great job this year. It was not all fun hut our job is to work our hardest, perform our best, please the students, parents. faculty and most of all ourselves! Jamie Horton and Jason Norris Pictured: Abate — Trumpets: Tup left — percussion: Melon left — Ion bass Pictured: Above — Woodninds; Hot tom left — Officers. Left to right: Mark Hrogston. Chaplain: Donald Shiter. Vice President: Jeff ('urren. President: Jamie llorton. Treasurer; ul-eric Herring. Head Majorette; Xllison Mantooth, Head flags. The Spanish Club is a club where people learn to speak Spanish and do alot of activities. Through out the year, the Spanish club has done many things inside and outside of the school. Every fen months some of the Spanish students clean up around the school and they supplied the garbage cans sitting in different locations of the hall. The Spanish Club went to Cucos, a mexican restaurant. about the middle of the school year. This was a nen experience for many of us. We tried lots of different foods and played many games. During AEA some students went to Cancoon Mexico. They had lots of fun. On November 22, The Spanish Sponsor Miss Connie got married. Alot of the students went to the wedding and many classes gave her parties. Being in the Spanish Club is alot of hard work but, it’s also a bunch of fun. Amy Thrasher, Nicole Parsons OFFICERS: Tamil Ferguson. President; Susan Mays. Vice President; Amy Thrasher. Secretary; Slcolc Parsons. Treasurer; Jamy e Price. Chaplain Merri Sanders, Parlimentarian; PARTY CHAIRPERSONS: Melanie Higgins. Fmily McFall. Darren W ells, Joy Routine A'appa Tri-Hi-) is a Christian organization designed for the high school girls at B.F.A. The purpose of Kappa is to bring girls closer together and to engage in projects to better our school and community. Kappa begins with several rush parties held over the summer with an open invitation to any girl interested in being a member. The school year begins with invitation and Tap-in. Kappa lead-out is held around Christmas time and as the school year comes to an end. the pledges replace their seniors at the Kappa Banquet. Carla Burget Sponsors pictured bottom left: Miss Donna Hazard and Mrs. Robin LeBerte 07ies 1 W tS A GSWTty Z’USS'H ... Teens Tor Christ is an organization which allows Christian students to fellowship and worship together. H eekly prayer meetings, monthly prayer breakfast, and periodic Bible studies are some of the activities of Teens for Christ. Importance is placed on Christian fellowship, evangelism, and persona! renewal. The idea of leens for Christ is to “feed the flock’ from the bread of life. Hopefully, the student hod at B.F. X. has seen that a relationship with Jesus Christ is something to he excited about. The bottom line is that radical Christians have more fun than am other group. ■Xs in an club, there are members, and there are active members. I thank Cod for those members who supported and participated regularly in Teens for Christ. May Cod bless you all! Teens for Christ is a club “pressing on for the prize of the upward call of Cod in Jesus ( hrist.” (Phil. .1:14) Scott “Pearl” C ole. Pres. Tami Shelton. V. Pres.; Scott Cole. Pres.; Michelle Mooney. Sec. Trea.; Mrs. Irene Jones; not pictured. Kim Roberts. Pari. ToOTZK + 'STZ tO'K P07CS1Z = M tT� e ’Zrs Miss Carper. Sponsor The .Math Club is sponsored by Miss Carper. Its members consist of Trig and Calculus students. This organization is preparing them to he the brains of the future, and the leaders as hell. It takes alot of dedication, hut the time spent is well worth it. Math Club usually participates in competition and regional tournaments. Many of their students taking this course are planning a career in the mathematical Held. Andrea Thomas 9 s 7 7 O Vi 9 S 7 s u s Football has meant a lot to the guys that played this season. The team was brought together by the leadership of seven I people. The season was a little discouraging at times. The fan support stuck with the team through thick and thin. If we had a had week, everyone encouraged us and we all pulled together even harder the next week. The team, though at times small in number, played 'till they couldn't gi e any more. For Coach Breland's first senior class at B.F.A.. football is no more. Creg Smith S6ci6 f 33. 3 e e Hct ? UtA 20 Shelby Veademy jumped out to a 20-0 lead and held on to defeat Bessemer faith. BFA narrowed the cap to 20-N with 9:fl left in the third quarter after touchdown runs of 19yards by Jason Reid and I yard hy Scott Crahbe. Shelby put the contest a nay with two more touchdowns. 95 96 ac£ao t 24. cjj hc': 'pcUtA 7 Bessemer Xcademy defeated h Jack-son as Chris Carr kicked a 29 yard field final and returned a punt 33 yards for another score. Bessemer faith (0-2) got its only touch-doy n on an 85-yardpass from Steic Shan to Chris Par ten in the final period. 'Wtott'ioe 36. ‘ScdWHcn 2 Monroe 12-11 amassed 450 yards rushinfi and blasted Bessemer l-aith cademy (0- . The Rebels'Chuck W esson scored on a 2-yard run. ‘PuAma 3f. 'pcUCA fO Scott Sulliyan ran for one touchdonn and passed for another to help Pickens nin a game played Thursday night. (hock H esson scored all the points for Bessemer faith (0-4) nith a 31-yard field goal in the second quarter and a l-yard run and an extra point in the fourth. Marengo ,4 c. 55. Bess. Faith 12 W'ude Sheffield scored on 3 runs to lead undefeated Marengo Academy oter winless Bessemer Faith. I he Bessemer Rebels scored twice during the night on runs of 44 and 43 yards. 77‘£ 07 ■trte'to-g'fy mz t� £ stgOW 07 T £7S '7 Bess. Faith 4S. W est F.nd Ch. 12 Bessemer Faith's homecoming mms celebrated � t ith a tic ton. Jason Reid scored tour touchdottns. while Chuck Wesson added a 25 tard scoring run and a safety to the Rebels attack. H cst hind's Brian Da i is thrett one touchdonn and rushed for another. Coosa alley 2H. Bessemer Faith 25 Bessemer Faith's Steve Shatt thrett a 21-yard scoring pass to tirant orris and scored on a 45-yard run. Jason Reid scored on a 22-yard run and Chuck M es-son kicked a 2H-yard field goal for the Rebels. ‘Sett Hcn pcUt i 20. 'THanio 7 Bessemer Faith 12-61 non its second game of the season, while upsetting Marion’s homecoming. Grant Norris caught a 10-yard pass from Stew Shan for a touchdown and Shan ran 10 y ards for a touchdown. eoo tte't pcUiA. 43. Wj 4 Jason Reid went out 200 yards rushing for two touchdowns on runs of 4 and 50yards for the Rebels. Scott Crabbc added a 15-yard touchdown run. quarterback Jim Ferguson dashed 21 yards for a score. Mitch Feal added a I-y ard I D run. and Jim Zimmerman returned an interception 25 yards for another TO. Su ntcn s4ccuie4K f f4. 3e-iJe+nci ? ut4 7 Jason Reid scored one Tl) on a I-yard run. hut it wasn’t enough as Sumter 15-5) edged the Rebels. The Rebels finished out the season with a record of 3-7. 071 7WS from Ron: Trey Graf. Richie Busby. Ke in Honard. Sam Rliva 2nd Ron: Adam Waldrop. Jeff Wyatt. Keith E ans, Kelly Dennis 3rd Ron: Brad Bradly. Scott Graf. Brian Pet nay. Hunter Finch 98 ‘RS'SSJlS G'H Left to right: Couch Breland. John Hester. Jason Jan is. Manuel Sco . aro, nd) Ihorton. Jim Zimmerman, Danny Rosser. Stephen I'atterson. Britt Herring. James Ferguson. Scott Cole. Tommye Cannon. Greg Odom. Scott I.an son. Before the first of the season, the boys varsity basketball team was expected to have a great season. They have the potential to go to the state tournament for the second year in a row. With the addition of a new gym floor this should greatly enhance their chances. With all except one player back from last year's 18-4 squad, we should have the experience to win a lot of games. Scott Lawson Danny Rosser 102 cn 7 7 2 Basketball this season has been a real workout. This year we had several newcomers, with some really pood talent. Although we hate had some had times and disappointments we always remember that we are out there just to hate a pood time. Sara Grayson Top rot� left to right: Ginger H il iams. Melanie hi ridge. Jennifer Zimmerman, lama Ferguson. Beth Richardson. Coach Rat son. Bottom rot left to right: Jamie i rice. Sara Grayson, Susan Mays. 105 The Bessemer Faith Academy Junior High basketball team has had a successful year. Our team has improved greatly from last year. Under the leadership of Coach David Turman we had accomplished eight victories and two losses, at the time of this writing. Our wins include winning the Tip-off Tournament at Shelby Academy. He would like to thank our parents for providing transportation and Coach Turman for his friendship and giving his time. I rcy (,r f makes a steal and drives to the hoop to make a lay-up. m s 108 This year's wrestling team gained many nen wrestlers. Some of them had wrestled before and others had not. The wrestling team practiced after school in the gym and learned all the correct ways to beat their opponents. They bare really done a marvelous job and hare great sportsmanship. Everyone is very proud of the wrestling team, especially the Mat Mates. The wrestlers were fantastic this year, thanks to all the people who helped them. Jackie Da is Front Ron: Brad Bradley. Chris Hutch, Adam Waldrop, Kerin llonard, Hunter Finch. Day id Forshee, Wayne Hating, Hack Ron: Coach Johnny hosier, Scott ( rabhe. Mike Madison. Stete Smith, Jack Cason, Mark Foster, Han cnton. Scott Reed. Not Pictured: Chris Parten. pm svc 'zs'ss s pm 'svc no K X Head: Jackie Da is, Co-Head: Kim Roberts Front row; Karen HeRoacey, Staci Vicars. Lori Mellon. Jackie Paris, Jeri t.ynn Rose) Hack ron: Henna Kelly. Tumi Shelton. Kim Roberts. f 114 WtPK-Ol T WEST ESI) was the theme for the sseniors winning Homecoming Wall Sign. Junior Court: Jennifer Martin. Cay nn Kemp. Beth Richardson, and Michelle Mooney Sophomore Court: Kristi Jones, Amy Crowe, Tama Ferguson, and Merri Sanders 118 Freshman Court: Lauren Phillips. Amanda Franklin. Amy Thrasher, and Jamy e Price Maids: 9th grade: Am I brasher 10th grade: lama Ferguson. Carla Burget I Ith grade: Beth Richardson Z'USS'U t ?X7 miss 119 e oies O'? i 71S70 $S'HSK t7'}07l IW 8 Miss B.h'.A. Sharon Williams 2 Seniors: Isf alternate — Heather liable. Miss B.F.A. — Sharon Williams. Miss Congeniality — (aria Burget I’u trie in William' congratulates Miss B.h'.A. Kell) F.dge, 1987 H.F. „ crowns Sharon W illiams s4?V ?g.Z S I'HZ) Society of Distinguished merican High School Students: Seniors pictured left to right: Jim Zimmerman, Heather Cable. Karen DcRoncev. and Sara Cray son. (nut pictured Andy Thorton I Rohyn Vines tBclon) and Bohhy Rarr (loner right) represented Bessemer faith at the Cirls Slate and Boys State Contention in Montgomery. Society of Distinguished American High School Students: Juniors pictured left to right: Wendy Gurosky. Jackie Da is. Becky Hand. Lori Melton. Ginger Smith, James Ferguson, Karri Lingo, and Scott Crahhc. Inot pictured Margie Lippeatt) Who’s Who Imong Xmerican High School Students: Seniors pictured left to right: Hobby Harr, dreg Smith. Lisa Mooney, Julie lla-maker. and Heth Owen, mot pictured Scott Colei Mark hosier (below) competed in the Sonal- idean Run in Hirmingham and was awarded second place in his age division. I lien Hopping dower left) received an award for her Southern cooking. She attended lien-oral hoods Sow You're Cooking Sational (impelition in Sew ork. 7-zb sse-Rsis o? 'rzz'rg sneesss Who’s Who Among American High School Student : Junior pictured left to right: Brian Jones. I):inn Rosser, dreg Odom. Jeri Ly nn Posey, Ellen Hopping. Beth Richardson, and Jackie l)a is. Sara Cray son and Robyn ines ihelon) were chosen as Bessemer faith Academy’s All-Star cheerleaders hen they attended camp this summer at Huntingdon College. All-State football player. Jason Reid (loner righti represented Bessemer Faith this y ear at the All-Star game in Selma. y o’ rr� z 'rimes swatch' United Jashions Of Benetton cSun eJ S(u4, LAWMA ISI vo 'tyc'it ■RZ’ms'wcss'g wzs'n ... below: Oliver North said he had come to tell “the good, the bad and the ugly. ” in the Iran-Contra hearings last July. His baby blue eyes captured hearts as he told about his role in funneling cash from the Iran arms sales to the Nicaraguan contras. Ollie North became a National hero. right: Jim and Tammy Bakker had to turn over their television empire, their religious theme park, and their taken for a ride” followers to Rev. Jerry Fa I well. above: Baby Jessica McClure fell into an abandoned well shaft. Its true that countless accidents happen everyday, hut this crisis touched homes across America. In mid-October, the town of Midland. Texas, dropped everything to sate IS-month-old Jessica. Finally, at the end of 3 days she was lifted from the earth into the arms of the praying nation. left: Spuds Mackenzie gave the phrase “Mans best friend a whole new meaning. Some people thought the stud-puppy was a had influence on young people, while others found humor in him. Right: Judge Bork was nominated for the Supreme Court by President Reagan but was thrown out by Congress. Above: Governor Guy Hunt entered office as the first Alabamian Republican in 126 years. H e heard it through the grape vine. bo e: President Ronald Reagan and Vice-President ieorge Bush served their seventh year in office. Left: Who's that girl? That girl is Madonna with her hubby Sean Penn. Below: Because the spotlight landed in the lap of Gary Hart's private life, politicians' sex lives became prime time. STROKS 'HO'7S It's a Friday afternoon, the sun is blocked by stormy gray clouds in the sky. Mud puddles are forming outside the school doors and tempers are rising inside the school doors. Lightning and thunder echoes through the quiet halls as an annual deadline draws near. Between bolts of lightning, a frantic chitter chatter can be heard from the biology room. The same room in which many jars of Lab organisms clutter shelves, students known as annual staffers, create small masterpieces. .4s the deadline approaches, a sign is hung on the door warning all un-authori .ed students to enter only at their own risk. Finally. � ♦ lib had oerres y et relieved hearts, the annual pages are mailed. The annual staff can now go home and rest until the next deadline draws near. Everyone worked hard in annual staff. There were times in which vacations, dates, weekends and many other occasions were missed in order to complete pages for the annual. A thanks goes out to these annual staffers: Wendy Gurosky, Lisa Mooney. Andrea Thomas, Frankie Canant, Jackie Davis, Dawn Davis. Dusty Dunn. Beth Jordan. Christy Burchfield. Jammi Fierce, Alysia Boudreaux. Mrs. Ann Swanson was annual staffs sponsor and sacrificed many hours of her own time to keep it going. The annual staff's business manager was Ginger Smith. The 1987 88 Reflections editor and assistant editor were Jeri Lynn Posey — Editor, and Beth Owen — Assistant Editor. The End Jeri Lynn Posey — Editor Beth Owen — Assistant Editor (?4wyruu{xi£4iti %4t6 7 tyuuCuathty t ?XS eO-dOP'ZQ'H Jostcn's American Yearbook Company is responsible for the printing of Volume Will of Reflections. Mr. Manguarian was our sales representative. Our in plant consultant was Valerie Ezell. Our yearbook was printed on gloss 191 paper. The dimensions of the book are 7 4 A' IOV2. The book contains 168 pages which includes 4 tip-ins autograph pages. The color pages include the senior section, opening, and tip-ins. The cops style is from the Roman Bold Italic family. Bod copy was set in 10 pt.. while all picture identification was set in 8 pt. Headlines were in 30 Pt. The cover as well as the diiision pages were standard. The cover is Royal blue 783 w ith a gold emblem. The end sheets are red 331. Eight photographers took the pictures which were printed in our darkroom and Belmont Studios Inc. The reflections had a press of 305 copies. eC Hont Stcuti (205) S23-4I4t 132 A Special Thanks To: Mr. and Mrs. Dave Swanson Dr. and Mrs. William T. Edge Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Brown Mr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Dickson Mr. Walt Rogers Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Burchfield Mr. and Mrs. David Owen Mr. Sam Gingold Mr. and Mrs. M.L. 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