Caruthersville High School - Cotton Blossom Yearbook (Caruthersville, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 188 of the 1970 volume:

AN INTRODUCTION (II) Dormant, hushed, was the building that long we had cherished. Then, in autumn, came the life stream that had momentarily perished. Flowing into the empty halls and up and down the stairs; Beginning to feel and understand the everyday worries and lifelong cares. The swelling, growing, cheering throng in each thought and every motion, entreated one and all to belong in a spirit of pride and devotion. The ecstasy of a simple smile; the rings of frivolous laughter. The echoes of a round of applause that resound in silence after. The wayward trail of a single tear, veiled in open seclusion. Apprehension, mingled with fear— a moment of delusion. Pouring study into every book; a sigh of hope, an expressive look. The antics of students and teachers as they scramble upon the wooden bleachers. Despair at losses, thrill at winnings All this began an era of NEW BEGINNINGS. i' 'vA THE m% ' g--L-u'' -ji® COTTON yCfeJ BLOSSOM 1970 VOLUME 21 CARUTHERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CARUTHERSVILLE, . ...•'.' '. .' s':. MISSOURI • •- •■■' • AMERICAN YEARBOOK COMPANY TABLE OF CONTENTS ACTIVITIES PAGE 12 ORGANIZATIONS PAGE 54 ACADEMICS PAGE 80 PERSONALITIES PAGE 112 INDEX PAGE 160 ACTIVITIES The Key Club welcomed students back to C.H.S. NEW BEGINNINGS Student Council President Maureen Murphy is sworn in by Mr. Parkinson. Barbara Pinion and Debbie Randolph observe and hand out the 1969 yearbooks. BEGIN AT C.H.S. Students hurry to classes and begin their activities for another year. 1969-70 Student Council officers: Van White—Intramural Chairman, Melissa Buchanan—Publicity Committee, Nancy Long —Recording Secretary, Barbara Pinion—Treasurer—School Betterment, Maureen Murphy—President, Judy Nolen—Vice President, Diane Dorroh—Corresponding Secretary, Cathy Carmean—Historian, Bob Dale—Assembly Committee. IN THE FALL, GROWTH Miss Horner discusses plans for the school year with Bob Dale, Nancy Long, Judy Nolen, and Kaye Coppage. Those lazy autumn days at good old CHS. COMES TO C.H.S. The 418 students who registered on August 28 and 29 noticed the New Beginnings at CHS. Along with a new class of sophomores came many new teachers and several new students. The very building itself had put on a different face with the freshly painted halls and lockers. After posing for pictures and receiving their .new schedules, the students roamed the halls to find their homerooms and classes. Many renewed their acquaintance with the regular teachers and friends. As the first hot week of September drifted away, students began looking forward to the activities planned for the coming school year. The typical end of another day. 17 7969 Varsity Football Team: FIRST ROW—Quinn, Malone, McKaskle, Pierce, M. Malone, Reno, Taylor, Wright, Grigory, SECOND ROW—Coach Carter, Roberts, DeHoff, Milum, Brodie, Breland, Larry, Hinchey, W. Larry, Coach Ford. THIRD ROW—Coach Washington, Abshire, Renfroe, White, Tipton, Randolph, Shepard, Davis, Carr, Burress, Clark, Coach Belcher. TIGERS ARE ROUGH AND Calvin Larry is en route to one of his touch downs in the Portageville game. Caruthersville 13 Delta 8 Caruthersville 21 Hayti 14 Caruthersville 20 Dexter 40 Caruthersville 14 Malden 37 Caruthersville 0 Charleston 14 Caruthersville 13 East Prairie 12 Caruthersville 14 Portageville 13 Caruthersville 26 South Pemiscot 0 Caruthersville 14 Chaffee 28 Caruthersville 20 Kennett 19 TOUGH IN 1969 SEASON William Reno and Kenneth Simmons encounter a Portageville player in the middle of the action. 19 Gary Keller, Dale Barnes, and Reb Hughes in their positions. Mike McKaskle and Dickie Taylor tackle a Portageville lineman. Caruthersville 13 Delta 8 The Caruthersville Tigers opened the season with a shattering triumph over the Delta Chargers. Rookie halfback, Calvin Larry, displayed his agile running that drove the team to its first victory. Caruthersville 21 Hayti 14 In this hard-fought rivalry between Hayti and Caruthersville, Billy Davis scored one touchdown. Calvin Larry scored two touchdowns and Mike McKaskle contributed three extra point kicks. Caruthersville 20 Dexter 40 The Dexter Bearcats handed the Tigers their first loss of the season. Mike Malone ran 12 yards for the first touchdown. Calvin Larry climaxed a 60 yard 12 play drive with an 11 yard jaunt into the end zone. Caruthersville 14 Malden 37 The Malden Greenwaves made the Tigers their fourth grid victim of the season. In spite of the loss, Mike Malone broke loose for 74 yards and scored one of two touchdowns. Caruthersville 0 Charleston 14 On their home field, the Tigers were held scoreless by the staunch defense of the Charleston Blue Jays. The final outcome indi- cated a well fought defensive victory for Charleston. Caruthersville 13 East Prairie 12 The Tigers narrowed the East Prairie Eagles in a one point victory. The extra point made the Homecoming Dance a victory celebration. Caruthersville 14 Portageville 13 A two point conversion in the second quarter pulled the team ahead. Ollis Truss set up the winning touchdown with an extraordinary play, a blocked punt. Caruthersville 26 South Pemiscot 0 The Tigers displayed an explosive offensive attack as they bombarded the Bulldogs. Ronnie Randolph scored two touchdowns, in- cluding the longest one of the game—47 yards in distance. Caruthersville 14 Chaffee 28 Although the Tigers suffered a loss, they played valiantly to make Chaffee earn this victory. Caruthersville 20 Kennett 19 The Kennett Indians led the first half with 13—0. Billy Davis scored in the fourth period with two touchdowns. Mike Malone burst out of a mix-up play with the ball and ran for 40 yards and the first Tiger score. 20 George Carr scores the third touchdown for the Tiger team. Out in front, George Carr heads for the goal line. TIGERS HAVE BANNER YEAR WITH 6—4 SEASON RESULTS Charles Brodie, Ronnie Randolph, George Carr, and Gary Keller head for a Malden Greenwave in the 37—14 win over the Tigers. Gary Keller and Calvin Larry receive their trophies for the Most Valuable Offensive and Defensive players. Pictured here are Coach Washington, Coach Belcher, Coach Ford, and Mr. Dunagan. TIGERS BATTLE FOES Players Larry, Quinn, Keller, C. Larry, Hughes and Brodie tackle a Hayti Indian in middle of the game. WITH RALLIED STRENGTH Delta Charger Steve Lair prevents Pat Shepard Another Delta Charger grapples with Calvin Larry in the play, from making a touchdown. C.H.S. BURSTS WITH Enthusiasm and school spirit echoed from the halls of CHS on Monday of Homecoming Week. Competition among the various classes and clubs resulted in numerous posters and banners aligning the walls. Friday approaches all too slowly, accompanied by an eager student body that awaited the festivities of the Homecoming assembly. The old gym was converted into a decorative court for the Homecoming candidates and their escorts. The day was highlighted by a spirited car parade down Ward Avenue. At the game that night, the Tigers faced the East Prairie Eagles on the field of honor. Juniors were given the award for the best poster and banner. The entire sophomore class was recognized as the most school spirited. Then, with a touchdown of royal splendor, Miss Maureen Murphy was crowned the 1969 Homecoming Queen. As the last of the cheers and applause faded away, the week drew to a close, leaving a very proud student body at CHS. 24 Coach Belcher speaks at the Homecoming assembly. The junior class banner received first place in the class competition. SPIRIT AT HOMECOMING The Homecoming Court: Nancy Long, Diane Dorroh, Beth Samford, Maureen Murphy, and Kaye Coppage. Escorts are Reb Hughes, Pierce Hinchey, Kenny DeHoff, Pat Shepard, and Ronnie Randolph. Pat Shepard observes Jeanne Alexander as she prepares a Homecoming poster. Mrs. DeReign and Jann Hardesty check over a as Eddie Nelson looks on. MISS MAUREEN MURPHY Homecoming Queen These members of the junior class work diligently to finish banners for Homecoming. ... to stuff a Tiger for their Homecoming Banner. AT C.H.S. 4 7969-70 A Team Basketball Squad. FIRST ROW—Holmes, Carr, Reno, Randolph, Coach James. SECOND ROW—Wright, Hubbard, Cagle. THIRD ROW—Haynes, Stanley, Holland, Baird, Lunceford. TIGERS CONFRONT THEIR OPPONENTS IN A ROUGH YEAR Even though they lacked size and height, the Tiger A team valiantly fought each opponent to the sound of the buzzer. Ronnie Randolph highlighted the team's effort by receiving honorable mention as All-Conference guard. Overshadowing the A” team, the Tiger B team defeated all but two of their opponents. The entire team performed excellently under the direction of Coach Bob Ford. The team cut narrow leads of their opposition to margins of defeat. They completed the best record since 1959 as they won the County Championship. 30 A Team Basketball Record 1969-70 Caruthersville 32 Southland 40 Caruthersville 49 Hayti 79 Caruthersville 42 Poplar Bluff 81 Caruthersville 44 South Pemiscot 76 Caruthersville 39 Kennett 93 Caruthersville 50 Senath- Hornersville 57 Caruthersville 45 Portageville 75 Caruthersville 60 Cooter 49 Caruthersville 65 Sikeston 85 Caruthersville 63 Gideon 66 Ronnie Randolph attempts to retrieve the ball from a Kennett player. Caruthersville 51 North Pemiscot 75 Caruthersville 46 South Pemiscot 66 Caruthersville 61 Clarkton 50 Caruthersville 49 Delta C-7 72 Caruthersville 55 Hayti 94 Caruthersville 36 New Madrid 74 Conference Tournament Caruthersville Caruthersville 48 Hayti 68 Hayti Regional Caruthersville 46 Portageville 60 George Carr runs into the defense line under the goal. 31 Always there to cheer on the team are the cheerleaders and devoted CHS students. B Team Basketball Squad 7969-70. FIRST ROW— Holmes, Wright, Reno, Davis, Coach Ford. SECOND ROW— Hubbard, Carr, Cartwright, Cagle. THIRD ROW— Haynes, Cunningham, Hood, Baird, Lunceford. B Team Basketball Record 1969-70 Caruthersville 62 Southland 37 Caruthersville 61 Hayti 59 Caruthersville 50 Poplar Bluff 47 Caruthersville 25 Kennett 46 Caruthersville 60 Senath- Hornersville 56 Caruthersville 32 Portageville 31 Caruthersville 60 Cooter 16 Caruthersville 45 Sikeston 50 Caruthersville 73 Gideon 51 Caruthersville 73 North Pemiscot 62 Caruthersville 66 South Pemiscot 53 Caruthersville 78 Clarkton 33 Caruthersville 69 Delta C-7 54 Caruthersville 70 Hayti 60 Caruthersville Caruthersville 62 New Madrid 55 County Tournament Caruthersville 71 North Pemiscot 43 Caruthersville 85 Hayti 68 B TEAM WINS THE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP An opponent shoots for two points as the Tiger team watches. The referee tosses the ball in a jump. 33 Mr. George Walters spoke on the subject of hypnosis. Detective Sergeant Dan Harmon presented the assembly on Drug Abuse . ASSEMBLIES ARE A A variety of assemblies were in the old gym during Negro History Week. Assemblies at CHS take on different shapes, sizes, and forms in their presentation to the student body. Hypnotism, Religious Emphasis Week, and Drug Abuse are only a few of the topics. Students view each program as a passing moment of their education and culture. Probably the one sentence that evokes groans of displeasure at each assembly is that You are now dismissed to your third hour class. 34 A trumpet soloist performs at one On trumpet, trombone, and tuba, the members of the of the concert assemblies. Ozark Band play in unison. CHANGE OF ROUTINE The director of the Cape Gi-Maureen Murphy and Mr. Wal- rardeau Band takes a bow ters assist Jann Hardesty while after the performance of a she is still under hypnosis. selection. On November 26, C.H.S. students gathered in the old gym for the Thanksgiving Assembly. Several of the American History classes presented reports of the season's grace. These were read aloud by Bob Dale and Nancy Long. A special touch was added by the Mixed Chorus and Girls' Ensemble as they sang of the true meaning of Thanksgiving. 35 The Queen's Court. The members are: Verna Moore, Queen Iris, Nancy Long, Jann Hardesty, Ronnie Randolph, Pat Shepard, COTTON Blossom Editor Darrell Jones, Bob Dale, and John Edwards. COTTON BLOSSOM CONDUCTS CB staff members prepare the old gym for its final debut. f; m ;l®i ;“i Miss Nancy Long with Ronnie Randolph. Miss Jann Hardesty with John Edwards. Miss Verna Moore with Pat Shepard. Miss Iris Moody with Bob Dale. SEARCH FOR SCARLETT 7970 Track Team. FIRST ROW— Jones, Woods, Reno, Taylor, Stewart. SECOND ROW— Renfroe, Carter, Carr, Hill, Dunavant, Barnes, Larry, Hilburn. THIRD ROW—Coach Carter, Burress, Malone, Risner, White, Samford, Holland, Hoskins, Coach Belcher. Track boys often do a lot of running down dirt roads. The 1969-70 Tiger Track team capped an outstanding season by winning the County Track Meet. The team, composed of a large number of junior and sophomore classmen, was able to beat some of the best. Not only did they win the County Meet, but the team placed first at the District Meet in Cape Girardeau. Finishing on top in a field of twenty-two teams was just one of the highlights of a great year. 38 Coach Belcher instructs members of the team even on windy days. 1970 Track Record March 16—Won eight team meet; qualified for State Meet. March 27—State Meet: Ricky Hopper 6th 880 run, Mile relay 6th. March 31—Won six team meet at Gos-nell, Arkansas. April 10—Won Junior Varsity Conference Meet at Dexter. April 18—Won County Meet April 24—Won Caruthersville relays. May 2—Won District Meet at Cape Girardeau. District record in two mile relay 8:40.3 Chris Renfroe Jerry Risner William Reno Ricky Hopper 39 1970 CHS Golf Team. McGraw, Randolph, Hill, Clark, Dunavant, Coach James. TENNIS AND GOLF TEAMS Nine boys broke out their clubs early in March to prepare for the games of the golf season. The team journeyed to distant areas, pitting their efforts as a team against opposing teams. The team effort bounced back again and again as they finished the season with that “good ole CHS try . With the return of practically the entire team from last year, the 1970 tennis team boosted its efforts with seven boys on the squad. The highlight of the year's activities was the Sub-District Meet held at Kennett. The Caruthersville squad had only one double team to qualify for this event—Billy Davis and Pierce Hin-chey. James Sides was seeded in a single match with Cape Central. The final outcome was that Caruthersville tied Cape Central for second place. 40 1970 CHS Tennis Team. Pierce, Sides, Leek, Hatch, Davis, Tipton, Hinchey, Coach James. HAVE THAT GOOD OLE' Pierce Hinchey and Billy Davis were the entries for doubles in the Sub-District Tennis Meet. James Sides competed in the single match at the Sub-District Meet. C.H.S. TRY 41 A moment of passion ... ... a moment of tension and ... WHERE WERE YOU ON THE NIGHT OF JANUARY 16th? After many months of practice and studying scripts, the cast of The Night of January 16th was prepared to make its final debut. The play, written by Ayn Rand, is a suspensive murder trial. Twelve jurists were selected from the audience each night to decide the verdict. The tremendous group effort of both Harlequins and Thespians contributed to the success of the production. Mr. Neely Mitchell, Jr. supervised the play. Kaye Coppage prepares Tippy Tipton as Kaye fixes Anna Raburn too. Judge Heath. THE CAST Kitten Crane and Tippy Tipton rehearse a scene from the play. Bailiff................ Judge Heath Attorney Flint......... Attorney Stevens Clerk of Court Karen Andre Dr. Kirkland Mrs. John Hutchins Homer Van Fleet Elmer Sweeney.......... Nancy Lee Faulkner Magna Svenson John Graham Whitfield Jane Chandler Sigurd Jungquist....... Larry Regan Roberta Van Rensseleer Prison Matron.......... Stenographer Tommy Johnson Tippy Tipton Bob Dale Donald Prost ....Steve Hatch ..... Iris Moody .......Jim Sales Anna Raburn Keith Bolin Billy D. Davis Kitten Crane Debbie Randolph Ronnie Randolph Janet Hinchey Paula Croft Tony Shepard Mike McKaskle DeRenda Gillam Melissa Buchanan Kay Chaffin Verna Moore Attorneys Prost and Dale reach a point of objection during the trial. On the ladder, we have Steven Hatch. AT THE PROM, EVERYTHING Some things seem to go down at the Prom, too. Up, up, and away . . were the words to describe the high vaulted ceiling at the Junior-Senior Prom. Those many hot nights the juniors spent in decorating and in preparation were crammed packed with a multitude of activities. Highlighting the hours of serious work were such events as fixing streamers, rolling chicken wire, climbing up ladders, climbing down ladders, and posing for occasional snapshots. Only those industrious junior classmen will ever know the strenuous effort put forth in the climax of a busy year. 44 People frequently stand on ladders waiting for streamers while decorating. Janet Hinchey was one of the least photographed subjects at the Prom. IS UP IN THE AIR Debbie Smith aids Mr. Parsley in hanging streamers. Of course, there are always some people who do nothing but pose for pictures. 45 Cutting paper and hammering nails are familiar sights at decorating. Juniors Hinchey, Stamm, Randolph, Letner, Chaffin, and Bullington prepare memory booklets for the Prom. A reach, a push, and a bend keep things going at the Prom. 46 Derenda Gillam and Pam Beck drape the refreshment stand. Pam Beck found that it sometimes takes nails to hold things in place. IN DAYS OF OLD AT 'CAMELOT' . . Members Taylor, Thompson, Russell, and Michie arrange flowers along the walk-way of the draw bridge. The days of chivalry, when knights did combat for their lady love's hand, were reborn with the setting of Camelot as the backdrop. The dance, given in honor of the Seniors, was the dramatic finale of a bustling year of toil and effort. The making of 2,000 flowers was just one of the many tasks involved in the creation of King Arthur's Court. Finally, on that starry Friday night, the juniors and Seniors with their dates followed the traditional Grand March and then entered the court of medieval England. They danced from eight to twelve as they listened to the rocking sound of the Short Kuts . 47 On stage, Van White and Billy Davis wait to address the student body of C.H.S. The candidates, Van White and Billy Dale Davis, carry on the SC tradition in their service and patriotism. WHITE—DAVIS SUCCEED Van White presents his proposals for the coming school year. For the first time in several years, the office of Student Council President was sought by one candidate. Van White and Billy Davis filed for the offices of president and vice president. Although there was not a campaign, the candidates presented speeches at an assembly held in May. Students also voted for the Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award. This award is based on the basis of sportsmanlike conduct, leadership, character, and service. Four Senior boys and girls were selected by a committee of students and members of the faculty. The students then voted for the two of their choice. 48 Miss Horner casts her vote on elec- Peggye Michie checks the register for the sophomore class tion day. voters. MURPHY—NOLEN IN SC ELECTION Melissa Buchanan bids for silence at the polling booth with a gesture of Shh . Kaye Coppage checks the Senior class register for Duane Bostic. 49 Mark Kersey is presented the perfect at tendance award by Mr. Parkinson. Terry Beck receives the honor roll award from Mr. Parkinson. HONOR RECOGNITION DAY Clay Morgan admires the trophies that were presented on Honor Recognition. Cathy Carmean is presented with the award from Pep Club. 50 Maureen Murphy and Judy Nolen pin the award on Van White and Billy Davis for Student Council President and Vice-President. IS C.H.S. AT ITS BEST On May 22, Student Council presented its annual Honor Recognition Day Assembly as a dramatic close to the year's events. Students with outstanding performance and service in scholarship, athletics, and organizations were recognized by the entire school. Ten honor graduates were given awards along with merit and curator awards. Departmental presentations were made in agriculture, art, biology, creative writing, drama and speech, foreign language, math, science, home economics, and music. Athletic awards were given in basketball, track, and football. Letters in the various sports were also presented. Under the category of clubs and civic organizations honors, awards were given by Cotton Blossom, FHA, FTA, FFA, Honor Society, Library Club, Pep Club, and Student Council. The finale of the events was the announcement of Student Council President and Vice-President for 1971. Van White and Billy Davis concluded the assembly with the school song. Then, the Seniors filed out in the recessional. 51 Rythia Adams and John Edwards march in procession as the first Seniors in graduation. Keith Bolin and Jann Hardesty pose before the evening's events. “I am very glad of the opportunity to welcome you to our annual Commencement exercises. It is a very great pleasure as president of the Senior class to extend to you a most cordial welcome. We wish to express our sincere appreciation to all, who by their presence tonight, have joined us in bidding farewell to C.H.S. We have had our time of youth, our time of joy and tribulation in the classroom and our time of merrymaking. Our high school days are over, our books laid aside never again to be read. The happy and carefree days at C.H.S. are the days that are gone forever. During the past years, our school work was made as easy and beneficial as trained minds could make it. But from now on we must rely more and more upon our own efforts. The good we derive from our work in the future will depend entirely upon us. The success we make of our life's career will be due to our own initiative. Before we leave the doors of C.H.S., to which some of us may never return we wish to give the proper consideration and appreciation to our parents who gave so freely of their time to our activities and contributed so much to our learning and advancement. We wish to thank the faculty and community for their efforts during the past years to educate our minds, train our bodies, and cultivate our manners. We wish to respect your ability and deeply appreciate your kindness. As a result of your kindness and patience, these past years have been very pleasant and our task less difficult. Life with her problems and severe lesson has added our names to her roll. As mature adults, we are going forth from this school with a well-balanced background of information and experience to commence the larger life which lies just beyond the threshold. We will go forth into the world to seek our fortune and face the stern business of life with high hopes and much ambition. To take our place among you as workers and citizens. Tomorrow will mean different things to each of us. To some it will mean the commencement of higher educational work; to others, it will mean the beginning of business careers, marriage, and family life. As the retiring class president, I want to express my appreciation to everyone for all you have done for us. We have listened well to your advice. Whether we take advantage of that advice is yet to be seen. To the future Seniors, we leave the key to opportunity and success. May you excel where we have failed, respect the opportunities we have overlooked, appreciate the responsibilities that come your way, and may your alertness and effectiveness be the measure of your success. Tonight we bid farewell to a wonderful part of our lives. We shall look back at these years as the most enjoyable of our lives. Once again we extend our most heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to those who have so extended themselves in making such an occasion possible. MARYANN HATHAWAY Senior Class President, 1970 Mary Nell Greenway receives her diploma with a long awaited expression. Judy Glass thoroughly enjoys this final handshake with Mr. Pierce. “TOMORROW IS YOURS The Seniors depart. 53 Club 5quac E RST ROW— Raburn, Klinkhardt, Samford, May, Carmean, Dorroh, Townsend, Bruce; SECOND ROW J jy'or, Buchanan, Randolph, Chilton, Upchurch, L. Carter; THIRD ROW-Letner, Hinchey, Schult, Overstreet A Carter; FOURTH ROW— Avis, Crane, Abbott. 1970-71 Cheerleaders. TOP ROW—Townsend, Raburn, Bruce, Shelton. BOTTOM ROW—Carmean, Samford, Klinkhardt, Dorroh. Bubbling with enthusiasm, the Pep Club and the Cheerleaders were the driving forces behind every game that led the CHS athletes to many victories. Throughout the season, the cheerleaders made numerous posters and banners for the many games. During Homecoming, Pep Club worked furiously to assemble a prize winning float. Together, the Pep Club and the Cheerleaders kept the life-stream of school spirit flowing smoothly at CHS. 56 The Varsity C Club. FIRST ROW—W. Reno, Young, Sides, McKaskle, Keller, Pierce, Taylor, W. Larry, Coach Belcher. SECOND ROW—Simmons, Renfroe, Malone, C. Larry, Carr, Tipton, Shepard, Randolph. THIRD ROW—Dunavant, Barnes, T. Shepard, Davis, Dehoff, M. Reno, Quinn, Holland. FOURTH ROW—Milum, Hill, Clark, White, Hinchey, Breland, Lunce-ford. ARE VITAL ELEMENTS OF SCHOOL SPIRIT AT C.H.S. An appropriate synonym for Varsity C would be The Lettermen . It is an organization of those boys who have received letters in the various sports. The Varsity C auctioned off football players during Homecoming week as book toters . As a tradition. Varsity C selected the Homecoming candidates and the queen. Miss Maureen Murphy was crowned Homecoming Queen, 1969. 57 The 1979-70 Student Council. FIRST ROW—Dale, Carmean, Long, Murphy, Nolen, Pinion, Dorroh, Buchanan, White; SECOND ROW—Michie, Bruce, Raburn, Chaffin; THIRD ROW— Hopper, Schult, Cantrell, Townsend, D. Randolph, Klink-hardt, Moore, Sides; FOURTH ROW— Barnes, Shepard, Davis, Baird, R. Randolph, Prost. Melissa Buchanan and Clay Morgan keep the CHS billboard accurate and neat. A familiar sight on Cowboy Day is cowboys, naturally. 58 THE STUDENT COUNCIL JOINS THE STUDENT BODY WITH THE FACULTY The Student Activities Council is a representative student body organization serving the school by promoting extra-curricular activities. The 1969-70 Student Council launched a variety of new projects dealing with conduct, citizenship, ethics, and the purpose of each individual. SC sponsored a Get Acquainted Dance for the new sophomores, and held the Installation Assembly of all clubs. Student Council also held a Christmas and Thanksgiving assembly. Colorful religious services were conducted during Religious Emphasis Week. Highlights of the year were Cowboy Day, Earth Day , and Dreww Down Day. SC sold books at the annual Book Fair and coordinated the Intramural Program. The Caruthersville chapter was represented at the District and State Student Council conventions. The School Citizenship Award was presented at intervals to recognize students for their service to the school and community. SC conducted the Model Homeroom competition for the entire school. The annual Honor Recognition Assembly climaxed an active year for Student Council. Planning and discussing are a part of Student Council. 59 Hop-a-long Holland poses for a picture on Cowboy Day. EVERYONE GETS WET No one can concentrate in class on Cowboy and Indians Day. This group of hoss thieves'' seems to be preoccupied with other business. 60 Wrangler Bostic and his sidekick Mary Cook, amble down the stairs. ON COWBOY Marauder Murphy and The Great Scott' pose for their criminal record. DAY AT C.H.S. Bandits Michie and Murphy are locked in the pokey . With loaded water pistols, peace pipes, and horse whips, the desperadoes of CHS gathered together and held a serious pow-wow with the local tribes. A list of wanted criminals was tacked to the door of the jail and offered various rewards for wanted criminals. At high noon, the events of the day came to a dramatic showdown between the cowboys and Indians, the cowboys and other cowboys, and the students and teachers. After the last pistol was fired, it was difficult to return to the “normal routine of classes. 61 Future Business Leaders of America. FIRST ROW—Hamlett, Buchanan, B. Bruce, D. Jones, Linsman, M. Pinion, Moore; SECOND ROW—Daniel, Gill, Prost, Stanfill, C. Bruce, Carter, Tyes, Nelson, Ownby, Mrs. Chaffin; THIRD ROW—Bolin, Tarpley, Glass, Pendergrass, Dowell, J. Alexander, Pittman, Lane, Slentz, Reno, Schaeffer; FOURTFf ROW—Betz, McClendon, Long, Hardesty, S. Jones, Adams, Coker, Schult, FIFTH ROW—Michie, Montgomery, Dorris, Frazho, Price, Hinchey, B. Pinion, Bostic, C. Alexander, Beck, Crane, Johnson. FBLA SCORES MANY Darrell Jones was again the manager of the bookstore in its new location on second floor. FBLA plunged furiously into a bustling year of activities at CHS. Officers handed out information at registration and the bookstore was re-located on the second floor. FBLA members collected for the Heart Fund, donated a Christmas basket to the Ministerial Alliance, made an annual donation to the CHS library, and sponsored Dress Right Week and National Secretaries Week. The South Semo District Convention was held at CHS with the Caruthersville chapter as president. Of the events held, Bob Dale won Public Speaking, Dorothy Linsman— Miss FBLA, and Darrell Jones—Mr. FBLA. These students along with Mrs. Chaffin attended the State Leadership Conference in Jefferson City. In February, the members sponsored the cast party for the cast of The Night of January 16 . For their National project, members of FBLA prepared material to be published in a paper read by 15,000 farmers. The club added something new to their activities by selecting Mr. and Miss FBLA each semester. Darrell Jones, Donald Prost, Dorothy Linsman, and Betsy Bruce were elected to this honor. 62 Members of the Registration Desk and the Parliamentary procedure team are shown here at the district convention. Dorothy Linsman and Bob Dale entered the Public Speaking event at the convention. NEW BEGINNINGS IN 1970 FBLA members toured the Memphis Publishing Company and WMCT-TV while in Memphis. Judy Nolen and Rythia Adams pose in front of WMCT-TV for this candid shot. 63 Future Homemakers of America. FIRST ROW-B. Bruce, Cantrell, K. Crane, Dowell, Moore, Beck, Russell, Hill, H. Johnson, C. Bruce; SECOND ROW Skelton, Hundhausen, Davis, Wimberly, Upchurch, Shelton, Karwick, Prater, Bess; THIRD ROW— Mrs. Pinion, Floyd, Avis, Townsend, M. Crane, Morgan, Hunt, Baxter; FOURTH ROW—Crowe, Kenley, Henson, Doris, Reno, Cavanaugh, Ross, Bush, Churchill, Dale. FHA BEGINS A NEW Verna Moore conducts an officer's meeting at noon. Homemaking for FHA flared with a brighter light upon a new regime. The industrious members designed and built a display on Consumer Education to represent Missouri in the Mid-South Fair. FHA sponsored the Mother-Daughter Taste Fair, a children's party, and attended the State Meeting with ten members. A new light around Christmas time at CHS was the Christmas Tea given by FHA for the mothers and the faculty. Two members of the club made the State FHA Chorus. FHA held a dinner for the Senior members as a closing farewell to T970. 64 FHA's display fulfills its purpose of educating the consumer with a symbolic meaning. REGIME IN HOMEMAKING Melinda Lee and Koko May prepare booklets Watching children at play reminds the FHA girls for the children's party. when... 65 Future Teachers of America. FIRST ROW: Russell, Overstreet, Dale. SECOND ROW: Manners, Ragland, Moody, Rayburn, Alexander, Randolph. THIRD ROW: Prost, lones, Hinchey, Bullington, Tipton. Elise Overstreet conducts an unscheduled meeting of FTA. The Future Teachers of America is an organization designed to acquaint students with the teaching profession. The chief purpose is to help the members to decide if they want to become full-time teachers. Students gain a larger outlook from the view of a teacher rather than sitting in the classroom as an observer. The FTA held two six week sessions working with a teacher to gain added experience. 66 FUTURE TEACHERS TEACH Teachers Jeanie Alexander, Sandi Jones, Julie Russell, and Jane Ann Ragland are shown in their on-the-job training. 67 The Future Farmers of America. FIRST ROW— Mr. Gale, M. Gale, Bostic, Gill. SECOND ROW— Beck, Pendergrass, Pike, Wicher, Burch, Cagle. ThIIRD ROW—Sims, Copeland, Mansfield, Chunn, Burress, Lee. FFA DIRECTS ITS AIMS TOWARD BETTER FARMING The Future Farmers of America devoted its activities to both school and community projects. Members scraped and painted rails at the Riverview Museum and also helped in the wiring of the museum. At the Mid-South Fair, FFA placed first in the County judging contest. The Caruthersville chapter of FFA also at- tended the State convention at Columbia during the 1969-70 school year. The state inspector for FFA briefed the newly elected officers for the chapter at the close of the year. The FFA members completed the year with new outlooks in farming, the school, and community development. 68 The Library Club. FIRST ROW— Skelton, Reed, Adams, Reno, Mrs. Roberts. SECOND ROW— Dorris, Coble, Class, Moore. TFIIRD ROW—Strawn, Duckworth, Bostic, Johnson. A IS FOR ACTIVE, AS IN THE LIBRARY CLUB The library was kept intact throughout the year with the constant assistance of the library club members. The club sponsored bake sales at noon and decorated the bulletin boards on the third floor regularly. As an annual project, the entire club decorated the huge Christmas tree during the yule season. A thoughtful touch was added to the club's activities when the members presented the teachers with bouquets of flowers during National Library Week. Janet Reed files cards for library books. And so does Pam Reno. 69 National Honor Society. FIRST ROW—Overstreet, B. Pinion, M. Murphy, Jones, Mrs. Murphy; SECOND ROW— C Bruce Townsend, Cantrell, Chaffin, Russell, Cavanaugh, Glasgow, Lane; THIRD ROW— Manley, Hill, Crowe, B. Bruce, Coker, Nolan' Montegomery, M. Pinion; FOURTH ROW— B. Murphy, Manners, Cartwright, Dorroh, Buchanan, Ragland, Bullington' Duckworth, May; TOP ROW— Randall, Brooks, Hill, Dehoff, Baird, Risner, Barnes, McKaskle, Reno, Taylor. Vice-president Darrell Jones pins the blue and gold colors on Dale Barnes... ... and Kenny Dehoff... 70 Judy Nolan lights the candle for Leadership. Elise Overstreet lights the candle for Service. HONOR SOCIETY COMES ALIVE ... and Koko May, too. As a result of exceptional ratings in the fields of scholarship, leadership, character, and service, twenty probationary members were inducted into the Caruthersville chapter of Honor Society. After the Installation assembly, a tea was given in honor of the new members and their parents. Honor Society began several new projects in 1970 with such activities as the “Thought for the Week , selecting Student of the Semester, and plans to clean out the trophy cases. Honor Society also sponsored the annual Who's Who and presented awards to the students having the highest average in each class. 71 1970 COTTON BLOSSOM staff. Pat McGraw, Head Photographer, Jann Hardesty, Business Editor, Jeanne Alexander, Art Editor, Darrell Jones, Executive Editor, Mrs. Scott, Advisor. SECOND ROW—Pinion, H. Johnson, Michie, Cantrell, Randolph, C. Bruce, Upchurch, Letner, Carmean, Bullington, B. Bruce; THIRD ROW— Wright, Betz, Leek, Davis, T. Johnson, Manners, Williams, Hamlett. HARD WORK PRODUCES THE Stephen Betz makes sure that Darrell Jones gives the correct amount of change. Cathy Carmean is auctioned off by Santa Claus. 72 Staff members Carmean, Manners, Wright, and Betz work on the COTTON BLOSSOM dance. BEST FOR COTTON BLOSSOM In September, the 1970 Cotton Blossom staff began its list of fund raising projects with car washes and numerous bake sales. A Christmas auction of the staff members highlighted the December activities with Mr. Hemenway as Santa Claus. The entire staff worked furiously to produce one of the most beautiful dances in the history of Cotton Blossom. The Search for Scarlett was the climax of a hard year's work. Members also compiled and completed the 1970 annual with various skills at typing, indexing, and taking all those many needed pictures. MISS IRIS MOODY Cotton Blossom Queen 1970 Miss Jann Hardesty Miss Nancy Long I'll think about it tomorrow, at Tara. Tomorrow I'll think of some way to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day. 75 Margaret Mitchell's Cone with the Wind In the splendor of Southern pageantry and with the background of Tara, the Cotton Blossom staff presented four beautiful Senior maidens in their Search for Scarlett . The love and romance of Gone With the Wind was relived on March 6, 1970, as the candidates were presented in casual, semi-formal, and formal attire. At nine o'clock that night. Miss Iris Moody was crowned Cotton Blossom Queen, 1970, and reigned as the Scarlett O'Hara of CHS. Miss Verna Moore French Club. FIRST ROW—Long, Jones, K. Coppage, Pinion, M. Pinion, Mrs. DeReign; SECOND ROW— Bullington, Reed, Pruitt, Schult; THIRD ROW—Coble, Dillard, Crane, Bennett; FOURTH ROW—Duckworth, Barnes, C. Coppage, Gurley, Nelson. FRENCH CLUB Members of French Club enjoy a Mardi Gras breakfast in the Home Ec room. ADDS THE NEW WITH THE FOREIGN One of the newly developed organizations at CHS was French Club which was composed of those students who were taking or had taken French courses. The group sponsored many new activities, such as a French supper, a Mardi Gras breakfast, and Christmas caroling in French. To add a touch of the real French flavor, an exchange student from France was invited to meet with the members of the club. Quel bon annee pour le circle'de francais! 76 Modern Dance Club. FIRST ROW—Upchurch, Raburn, Chaffin, Moody, Bruce, Carter. StCOND ROW—Murphy, Dodd, Croft, Townsend, Klinkhardt, Thompson, Abbott, Randolph, Michie. THIRD ROW—Coker, Dorroh, Letner, Ross, Carmean, Coppage, Schaeffer, Hinchey, Beck, Pinion. MODERN DANCE CLUB DEVELOPS THE ART OF DANCING Modern Dance is an organization of girls who excel in the art of dancing. Ballets and skits highlight the club's techniques. Early in the year. Modern Dance held a workshop for tryouts. Girls practiced falls, skips, and runs as features of their talents. They were required to demonstrate six different skills in their performance. As an annual affair, the group devised a select routine for the Cotton Blossom assembly entitled Scarlett Prepares for the Plantation Ball . Then, after choosing a theme, the girls worked on their spring performances. 77 Harlequins. FIRST ROW—Ragland, Dorroh, Buchanan, D. Randolph, M. Murphy, Moody, Dale, B. Murphy, Mr. Mitchell. SECOND ROW— Betz, P. Michie, Chilton, R. Randolph, Klinkhardt, Schaeffer, Letner, Hardesty, Hill, Davis, Upchurch, Stan-fill. THIRD ROW— Dowell, Crowe, Avis, Floyd, Cantrell, Schult, Beck, Nolan, Adams, Bruce. FOURTH ROW—Bolin, Crane, Carmean, Croft, McClendon, Townsend, Coppage, Sanford, C. Michie, Malone. Harlequins and Thespians are organizations dealing with the stage and the theater. Harlequins acquaints students with the study of theatrics. Thespians is an honor society of Harlequins who have helped produce past performances. These organizations cause playgoers to become performers, stagehands to become directors, and observers to become participants. Together, Harlequins and Thespians produced The Night of January 16'', and the one-act Play, The Death of the Hired Man. The group also aided the St. Jude Benefit show. Behind the scenes, Kaye Coppage prepares Tippy Tipton as Judge Heath. Suspense in a courtroom drama was in The Night of January 16. 78 Thespians. FIRST ROW—Dale, Ragland, Buchanan, D. Randolph, M. Murphy, Moody, Mr. Mitchell. SECOND ROW— Gillam, Overstreet, Chaffin, Raburn, Shepard, Coppage. THIRD ROW— Dorroh, Taylor, Hinchey, Crane, Moore. FOURTH ROW— Davis, Hatch, R. Randolph, Tipton, Prost, B. Murphy, Hamlett. HARLEQUINS AND THESPIANS STRESS DRAMATICS Bob Dale interrogates Billy Davis on the witness stand. Questioning, examination, and cross-examination are the elements of the trial. 79 A Mythology comes alive in the English II classes as students dramatize the classics. I Knock, knock,... who's there? LANGUAGE ARTS AND CULTIVATE Comprehensive study is a major asset in research and term papers. The language arts department enables students to develop fundamental skills and to open their eyes to the works of countless authors and observe the message left behind. Speech classes further the value of proper enunciation and pronunciation in public speaking. Escapades of the English II classes led to the portrayal of ancient characters of mythology. 62 Mrs. Porter goes through the grind of explaining why she graded the term papers like that. Maureen Murphy appears slyly happy about her term paper grade. BROADEN, STRENGTHEN, INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY English III students pondered over many magazines, newspapers, and books as they prepared their first term paper. English IV students traced the ancestry of England and its literature while pouring many hours into the dreaded term paper. The study of grammar, however, was the overtone of all English classes which kept them on the track toward better writing and speaking talents. Demonstrating different speech techniques are Keith Bolin, Maureen Murphy, and Mary Hathaway. 83 Mrs. Hemenway seems wary of her students' activities. FOREIGN LANGUAGES BRING A BIT OF FRANCE AND SPAIN TO CHS Nancy Long and Debbye Bulllngton manage to top their crepe su eltes with different preserves and jams. Some classes of foreign language enjoy making paper de signs for certain occasions. 84 Mardi Gras is a time for enjoyment, as well as eating. janie Duckworth models some of the party favors at the Mardi Gras breakfast. French classes expanded this year at CHS to include French II, an advanced course following French I. Spanish classes were somewhat removed to the junior high school, but regular classes at the high school were also included. Around Christmas time, both foreign language classes went caroling, singing traditional yule songs in French and Spanish. A French supper and a Mardi Gras breakfast spiced the year with a foreign accent. Some French classes would rather be photographed than study. 85 Concentration, chalk, and calculation compile a typical algebra class. MATH STIMULATES THE POSITIVE Problems and enigmas are numerous in most math classes. Mr. Corbin checks the work of his students after their daily exercise at the board. 86 Mr. Wilson explains the particular functions of a given equation in advanced math class. MIND TO SOME THINKING Attentiveness is a major part of mathematics. Can anyone solve this equation on the board? More than likely, this question caused dead silence in a classroom than did other measures. A keen sense of observation and sharp thinking polled the best results in most math classes. Algebra I classes mused over the intricacies of graphs, charts, and equations. Meanwhile, Algebra II students wished they could only remember those many theorems and postulates of last year's geometry. One phrase to cap the entire year in mathematics was That's sad, isn't it? 87 Molecules, cells, and atoms confronted the students of the various science classes as they delved deeper into reality. As usual, the screeches and squeals of the biology classes could be heard echoing in the halls of CHS. All was quiet in the early morning physics class, however. Chemistry students studied the structure and make-up of different kinds of matter. With a broader knowledge and understanding of things about them, the students of science opened the doors to discovery—and a scientist was born. Susie Taylor, Melissa Buchanan, and Pat McCraw carefully dissect their specimen. SCIENCE ATTEMPTS TO OF REALITY After working an equation, the chemistry students are not sure they understand its meaning. 88 Sometimes a group effort is needed to determine facts in disecting. Mr. Roberts concocts some unearthly potion during class. EXPLAIN THE SUBSTANCE Mr. Prange demonstrates the use of a slide rule. 89 Sewing, cooking, home decorating, child care, and family life headed the list of subjects for home economics students. Semester courses in home ec were personal culture, textiles, consumer education, and home management. The home ec students worked hard planning a Christmas Tea and a children's party. These events and others added the needed experience that sometimes is not included in a text book. The Crisco Award was presented to Jo Duckworth and the Betty Crocker Homemaker Award was given to Susan Turnbow. Home economics provided a thrifty outlook for girls who would one day be fulltime housewives and mothers. Mrs. Pinion conducts class in a family atmosphere. HOME ECONOMICS IS Students Townsend, McClendon, Thompson, and Abbott arrange desks for the children's party. Some home ec students are also artists. f 90 Mrs. Pinion and the students suddenly remember something they forgot. STRICTLY WOMEN'S WORK These girls prepare booklets for the children at the party. Home ec students enjoy the party as much as the children. 91 (he mind and its thoughts. Facing a class each day and dealing with human emotions requires a thorough knowledge and common sense. PSYCHOLOGY STUDIES THOUGHTS OF THE MIND Psychology is a stimulation to proper mental health. With the attempt to gain a greater insight into human nature, students of psychology were confronted with the task of knowing themselves before learning about others. Under the excellent direction of Mr. Hemenway, students received a complete self-examination plus the dividend of text book information. Personalities studies of Freud and Pavlov were extended into an overall emphasis on healthy minds. Thus, students finished the course with the ability to cope with the task of living better lives. r 92 There is never a dull moment in journalism class. Staff members compile pages for another edition of the TIGER RAC. JOURNALISM BROADENS THE SCOPE OF EDITING Of course, there are always some people who manage to get in the picture. Write a story for last week's football game. Type this page on a stencil, please. Haven't you finished copying those pages? , and the first issue of the TIGER RAG was under way. Journalism offered a higher standard of editing a newspaper while studying the complex process of production. Trips to the newspaper office and working in that little room on second floor added a change of class routine with a little bit of pleasure. Newspapers were published every three weeks and were made available to the entire school. Of course, someone always saved an extra copy for Mr. Dunham. 93 ART IS THE OF CREATIVE Art classes function toward a common goal of perfection. Creativeness is the main tool of development in the art classes at CHS. Master strokes and the smooth flow of color in a painting accompany an artist's technique. The stress of orginality is placed upon each individual or the group effort of a class. The Art II and III classes sponsored the annual Art Tea during the Christmas season. The event added a touch of the true Christmas spirit as students, faculty members, and townspeople viewed the yule tide decorations. On May 9 and 10, the entire art department displayed its collection of paintings, sketches, sculptings, and drawings as a result of the year-long emphasis on creativity. Imagination is either individual concentration or the production of a group. Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Dodd enjoy the Christmas Art Tea. I 94 EXPRESSION MOODS Denise Coker displays her paintings at the art show on May 9. Students examine the many sculpted objects at the display table. Mr. Till and Mrs. Baskin discuss the talent of a young artist's work. Art class is not all concentration and hard work. 95 Cowboy Day challenges the study of world problems for Coach Belcher. HISTORY: Disperse ye rebels ; then, the shot heard round the world was fired. The cannons of World Wars I and II seemed to echo in the corridors of time as the history of the world came to full life in world problems class. By tracing history's development, students gained insight into problems of today and the future. American history classes relived each moment of America's chronic past while Miss Horner charts the course of the Vietnam War on a diagrammed map of Southeast Asia. SEARCHING THE intent upon the study of its course. Films, records, slides, and group projects advanced the study of history in picturesque settings. By studying historical events and pursuing the course of our own and others' past existence, the embers of patriotism flared brilliantly into brighter flames of firm belief. 96 Choosing a good book to read is sometimes difficult for American history students Raburn, Buchanan, and Murphy. PAST FOR TODAY'S FUTURE Sometimes Coach Belcher just sits and stares at his world problems class, unless he is looking at the photographer. 97 BUSINESS COURSES PREPARE Business courses at CHS expanded into new and widely varied areas with the aims of professionals. Accounting was emphasized with courses in bookkeeping and vocational bookkeeping. The work of a secretary seemed a greater task to the filing, secretarial practice, and office practice classes. Office machines class studied the use and care of adding and mimeograph machines. Typing classes switched from Mrs. Nall to Mr. Dunham in the third quarter. Silence reigned in the typing classes except for the hitting of a thousand keys and an occasional rap on the knuckles from Mr. Dunham. Typists concentrate on their assignments under the supervision of Mr. Dunham. Larry Dudney prepares a sneak attack on Mrs. Baskin in bookkeeping. Mrs. Baskin celebrates a birthday with the office practice class. 98 STUDENTS FOR THE FUTURE Even good typists, like Dorothy Linsman, make occasional errors. Secretarial practice class take shorthand on the material as they listen through their earphones. Bookkeeping has its bright moments with Junior Hamlett and Rythia Adams. 99 Duane Bostic and Cary Gill have opposing views about a certain problem with Mr. Gale. AGRICULTURE: A DOWN-TO-EARTH STUDY Students in agriculture courses get a down-to-earth view of the main subject of the class—the soil. The nutrition and condition of the soil are studied intensely with close observation. Apart from regular classes, the students studied plant and animal nutrition, rebuilt motors, and gained added experience by wiring the Riverview Museum. The course also included a tractor maintenance at Neeley Brothers to study the care and use of farm implements. Under the supervision of Mr. John Gale, agriculture took on a new and different look with increased effectiveness. 100 r Shirley Dudney enjoys her work as a hair stylist in Cookie's Beauty Shop. Susan Turnbow fids that the most common thing at the Caruthersville Flower shop is naturally flowers. C.O.E. DEVELOPS SKILLS IN PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS Of course, C.O.E. gets additional information from books, too. The Cooperative Educational Program is designed to promote professional skill and business training. An added advantage is the source of income it provides for the students. C.O.E. students served as beauticians, delivery boys, aides, mechanics, and store clerks. Mr. Gerald Corbin, director of the entire program, completed his sixth year at CHS as head of C.O.E. 101 Mr. Tanner and Mark Reno pan for Boys in shop ponder over various pieces of equipment gold and weigh its contents. as they prepare to finish up a previous assignment. SHOP IS THE WORK Occasionally, boys in shop lend a hand to other classes, such as the home economics children's party. Industrial Arts at CHS take on a mechanical and highly professional outlook. The skills and techniques of each student are coaxed into perfection. Such classes as woodworking, metalwork, mechanical drawing, general shop, and arts and crafts stimulated interest to a peak. Accelerated courses were offered in the curriculum also. The operation of equipment and the use of power tools became major topics for all classes. Mr. Clarence Cash and Mr. Bill Tanner headed the shop courses. Mr. Gerald Corbin was the director of the C.O.E. program. By the close of the year, ample opportunities had been provided for the students to display their ability in professional training. z 102 A routine day in shop involves the knowledge of machines and also Other students try their luck at panning for first aid. gold - OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Mr. Tanner and Mark Reno experiment with melting and re-molding lead. 103 CHS Band. FIRST ROW-Carter, Schaeffer, Manley, Abbott, Chaffin, Coker; SECOND ROW-B. Pinion, Nolen Lux Michie, M. Pinion, Brown, Hardesty, Simmons, Powell, Hood, M. Crane, Moody; THIRD ROW-Moss, Portwood, Davis' asgo' KLJ!r,ra!le.'.MVrphy' 'ylalone- Larry- Webster, Houston, A. Hill, Hathaway, Sides, Ross, Hub- WTHRrtw ?WT mm Rv HJ ' n°cn' 1 M“rphJ[' Gale' Cox' Dunavant, Carnell, Burress, Abshire, Hayes, Thompson; FIFTH ROW Spade, T. Hill, McKaskle, Parkinson, Franklin, W. Larry, Emerson, Mr. Nall. 104 ( 1969-70 Majorettes. Yvonne Schaeffer, Paula Craft, Iris Moody, Barbara Pinion—Drum Majorette, Ky Chaffin, Shelia Wea ver, Peggye Michie, Jann Hardesty (FRONT)—Head Majorette. THE C.H.S. BAND TUNES IN ... and flutes to the right. Mr. Nall calls for a halt during band practice. 105 P.E. STRESSES THE THAN THE Safe at first base! All classes seem to stress the importance of developing the mind with the finery of literature, science, math, and music. To every rule there is an exception. Physical education emphasizes the importance of a healthy body. Push-ups, sit-ups, knee bends, chin ups, leg lifts, and relays contribute to a fine physique or shapely figure. Athletic games such as football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, soccer, and paddle ball not only strengthen the body but provide a thorough knowledge of the object of each game and the rules. The fitness of each individual was tested by a marine physical examination. Those who qualified received a certificate acknowledging their achievement. It could be said that a healthy mind and a healthy body go hand in hand, or mind in body. 106 r The boys' P.E. class lakes a break as they finish an inning in baseball. Girls get tired, too. PHYSICAL, RATHER MENTAL A pitch .., It's hard to be alone in a P.E. class. a toss.., 107 LIBRARY AND STUDY HALL D is for dictionary. Some students like )oel Griffy can not stand silence too long. Students appreciated the well equipped library when they were doing term papers, speeches, reports, or research. Constant assistance from Mrs. Roberts or Mrs. Hosier and the many librarians set an easy pace for homework. Study hall remained as a peaceful retreat for complete and devoted study. And yet, students probably learned as much in study hall as in any other class. Mrs. Brown was again the supervisor for another quiet year of study hall. 108 i ABOUND IN SILENCE Patsy Lane and Ellie Slentz enjoy the solitude of the conference room as they determine the source of correct reference material. A daily task for Mrs. Roberts is replacing books on shelves. Karen Cantrell finds silence aids her in her Spanish homework. Comfort is one of the many assets in a library. 109 Mixed Chorus. FIRST ROW—Hundhausen, Cantrell, K. Crane, Rssell, Townsend, Upchurch, Abbott, Chilton, Raburn, Mrs. Masters; SECOND ROW— Skelton, Davis, Ownby, letner, Johnson, Bell, M. Reno, Smith, Leek, Coker, Beck, P. Reno, Moore; THIRD ROW—Ragland, Schaeffer, Avis, Thompson, Wooden, Cartwright, Dorroh, Klinkhardt, McElyea; FOURTH ROW—Cavanaugh, McCoy, Hill, Manley, M. Crane, A. Smith, Crowe, May, Dorris, Dale, Sides. THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT The familiar sound of a stirring drum roll swells the new gym as the Pep Band plays for a pep assembly. The crisp, biting air of December wisps about as the CHS Marching Band marches in the Christmas parade. These were but a few of the sights and sounds that students viewed of the music department at CHS; The Pep Band sparked the school spirit of one and all at football, and basketball games. The Marching Band performed on the field and down Ward Avenue. Meanwhile, the Concert Band toured distant areas and presented varied performances. Mixed Chorus tunes up for their annual spring concert. 110 f Girls' Ensemble. FIRST ROW—Ross, Letner, Bruce, Overstreet, Randolph, Abbott, Mrs. Masters. SECOND ROW—Ragland, K. Crane, Long, M. Crane, May, Coker. AT C.H.S. DEVELOPS BOTH CULTURE AND TALENT Mrs. Masters conducts music class with dutiful instruction. Choral groups at C.H.S. highlighted events and assemblies with their vocal talents. Girls' Ensemble sang at the Cotton Blossom assembly and during the services for Religious Emphasis Week. The Mixed Chorus, a mixture of tenor, bass, and soprano, sang at the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Dress Right assemblies. To herald the approach of spring and summer, Mixed Chorus also sang at the annual Spring Concert, Baccalaureate, and Commencement. in f CARUTHERSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 18 BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Carl Hutchison, Superintendent; Mrs. Jane Betz, Mr. Johnny Mitchum, Mr. Julian Boyd Mrs tary; Mr. Robert O. Pierce, Mr. Jack Hutchison, Dr. Alan Cubin Veatrice Hooper, secre- As the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Carl Hutchinson received his B.S.E. from Arkansas State University and his M.Ed. from the University of Missouri. 114 Mrs. Veatrice Hooper is the Administrative Secretary and secretary to the Superintendent and the Board of Education. Mrs. Wilda McElyea is Secretary to the Superintendent. Mr. Thomas E. Porter is the Coordinator of Federal Programs. He holds a B.S. and M.E. degree from Mississippi State College. THE ADMINISTRATION IS THE DIRECTIVE HAND OF C.H.S. Mrs. Tina Hutchinson is the instructional secre- rs- Limbou h Curley is the Title I Administra- tary for the Caruthersville school system. l've Secretary. 115 On the job, Mr. Joe Parkinson was principal of the Caruthersville High School. Mr. Verlon W. Till was the Counselor for the high school. He received his B.S. and M.E. degrees from the University of Missouri. C.H.S. IS STAFFED WITH Mrs. Mary Rollins is secretary to Mr. Till, the Guidance Counselor. Mrs. Rae Michie is the secretary to the principal. 116 ( Mrs. Pauline Hosier is an aide to Mrs. Roberts, Librarian. EFFICIENT Mr. Otto Going is the Maintenance Supervisor for Caruthersville Public Schools. Mrs. Wendy McTernan and Mrs. Betty )o Dodd serve as teachers' aides at CHS. PERSONNEL Mr. Dunn and Mr. Hayes are the custodians for CHS. 117 Mrs. Mildred Baskin received her B.S. degree from Southeast Missouri State College. She taught bookkeeping, office machines, filing, business law, business English, and vocational office practice. Mrs. Baskin completed her fourteenth year as sponsor for the junior class. Mr. Bo Belcher taught world problems and was a sponsor for the sophomore class. Varsity C , football, and track. He received his B.S. degree from the University of Tennessee. Miss Kathleen Bersey holds a B.S. degree from Bethel College. This year at CHS she taught Art I. Mrs. Louise Brown supervised the study hall and was a sponsor for FTA. She holds a B.A. degree from Oklahoma City University. Mr. Clarence Cash taught art crafts and general shop. He has a B.S. and an M.A. degree from Mississippi State University. Mrs. Edna Chaffin, holding a B.S. degree from Southeast Missouri State College, taught shorthand, advanced typing, and vocational secretarial practice. She was also a sponsor for the senior class and FBLA. 118 f THE LAMPS OF KNOWLEDGE SHED THEIR LIGHT Mr. Gerald Corbin holds a B.S. degree from Central Missouri State College. He taught C.O.E., mechanical drawing, and was a supervisor of Industrial Education. Mr. J. R. Corbin, a member of the Mathematics department, received his B.S. in Education from Southeast Missouri State College. He taught algebra, geometry, and functional Math II. Mrs. Vicky DeReign has a B.S. in Education from the University of Missouri. She taught English III, French I and II, and was a sponsor for the Senior Class, French Club, and Modern Dance. Mr. Redman Dunham returned to CHS during the second semester to teach typing. He received his Bachelor of Commercial Science from Drake University, and holds an M.A. in Education from the University of Missouri. 119 Mr. John Gale received his B.S. degree from the University of Missouri. This year he taught agriculture and industrial art classes while sponsoring FFA. Mr. Charles Hemenway, with a B.S.E. degree from Arkansas State University, taught American history and psychology at CHS and sponsored Key Club. Mrs. Gloria Hemenway has her B.S.E. degree from Arkansas State University. She taught Spanish and driver's education. Miss Mary Ellen Horner holds a B.S. degree from the University of Missouri and has an M.A. degree from George Peabody College. This year she taught five classes of American history and was a sponsor for Student Council and a sophomore homeroom. Miss Carolyn Davis and Miss Brenda Slavings were student teachers at CHS this year. 120 Mr. Hugh James taught boys' P.E., driver's education, and coached golf, tennis, and basketball. He was also Intramural director. He received his B.S. in physical education from Arkansas State University. Mrs. Pauline Masters directed Girls' Ensemble, Mixed Chorus, freshman chorus, and taught general music. She received her A.F.A. degree in music from William Woods College and attended Southeast Missouri State College and Arkansas State University. Mr. Jim Michie holds a B.S.E. from Central Methodist College. He taught general business, typing, and supervised study hall at the junior high school. Mr. Neeley Mitchell, Jr., received his B.S. in Education from Memphis State University. He taught speech, English II, and was a sponsor for Harlequins, Thespians, and the junior class. Mrs. Edna Catherine Murphy received her B.S. degree from Marquette University. She taught English II, and sponsored the sophomore class and National Honor Society. Mrs. Becky Nall taught typing for the first semester at CHS. 121 Mr. Ronald Nall holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Southeast Missouri State College. He directed the CHS Band, Concert Band, Tiger Marching Band, and Pep Band. Mr. Jim R. Parsley received his B.S.E. from Henderson State College. He taught Art I, II, III, and IV, and sponsored the junior class. He was a member of the N.A.E.A. and the M.S.T.A. Mrs. Janice Pinion holds a B.S. from Memphis State University. She taught vocational homemaking, consumer education I and II, personal culture, consumer education and home management, child development, and clothing and textiles. She was also a sophomore class sponsor and FH A sponsor. Mrs. Cynthia C. Porter taught world problems, English IV, and was a guidance counselor at the junior high. She received her B.A. from Mississippi State University. Mr. Herbert L. Prange taught biology, chemistry, and physics at CHS this year. Mr. Darryl G. Roberts received his B.S.E. and M.S.E. degrees from Arkansas State University. He taught biology, advanced biology, and functional mathematics. 122 I Mrs. Judy Roberts received her B.S.E. degree from Arkansas State University. She was the librarian at CHS this year and sponsored Library Club. Mrs. Sandra Scott holds her B.S.E. degree from Southeast Missouri State College. This year she taught journalism and English III. She was a sponsor for the junior class, the Tiger Rag, and the Cotton Blossom yearbook staff. Mrs. Maggie S. Shelby holds a B.S. degree from AM N State College and a E.M.R. degree from Arkansas State University. She sponsored the VRC, and taught special education instruction. Mrs. Gail Speight earned her B.S. degree from Memphis State University. She taught girls' P.E. classes, and she sponsored Pep Club and the sophomore class. Mr. Bill Tanner received his B.S.E. in vocational agriculture from Arkansas State University and a B.S.E. in Industrial Arts from Southeast Missouri State College. He taught general shop, woodwork I and II, and metal work I. He also sponsored the Senior class. Mr. James E. Wilson has a B.S. in Education from Southeast Missouri State College and his M.A. from Washington University. He taught algebra II, advanced mathematics, and was the mathematics supervisor. 123 Rhythia June Adams—Commercial ward; FBIA; Harlequins; Junior Homeroom Officer; Senior Homeroom Officer Charles Alexander Jeanie Alexander—Student Council; Cotton Blossom Art Editor; Senior Homeroom officer; Tiger Rag Art Editor; Harlequins; FBLA; Junior Homeroom Officer; Science Award; Gold Card; Semo Art Representative; School Citizenship Award; Prom Chairman Betty Jean Allen—Pep Club; FHA; Girls' Glee Club; Tiger Rag Herschel E. Ayers, Jr.—Glee Club; Mixed Chorus; Perfect Attendance Award; Gold Card Mary Hays Barker—FHA; Pep Club; T ransfer from Cooter This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. It is rather the end of the beginning. Winston Churchill As they filed in for registration in September, the Seniors suddenly were aware that this would be the beginning of the end . For a moment, they reflected upon the green hats they wore as freshmen, the Silly Sophomore tags they were so proud of, and Shangri-La , their Oriental fantasy. Seniors held the highest offices in school organizations with dignity and pride. After ordering invita- tions and their soon-to-be-worn caps and gowns, the Seniors received countless awards on Honor Recognition Day. But then, the 94 members of the graduating class of 1970 stood on the threshold of a new life with new opportunities and beckonings. With one final step, they linked the present to their future and began their new beginnings . 124 t Terry Lynn Beck—Honor Graduate; Arkansas State Scholarship; Speech Award; Top Senior; American Legion Speech contest Ronald Keith Bolin—Football; Sophomore homeroom officer; Senior homeroom officer; FBLA; FFA; Band; The Night of January 16th ; Pep Band; Golf; Tiger Rag; Cotton Blossom; The Death of the Hired Man Duane Bostic—FFA, president Terry Boyce Danny Bullington—Transfer from Cooter Terry Burrow—FFA Jacqueline Savannah Carter—FBLA; FHA; Pep Club; Glee Club; Student Council; Library Club; Sophomore Class officer; Civics Award; Sophomore Who's Who ; Perfect Attendance Vickie Carter—Drama Club; Student Council; Choir Award Jerry Cobb Karen Denise Coker—Student Council; Harlequins; Honor Graduate; Band; Girls' Glee Club; Mixed Chorus; Accompanist Girls' Ensemble; FBLA; Pep Club; La Danza Bella; Honor Society; Freshman homeroom officer; Sophomore homeroom offier; District Chorus; Flute Quartet; Honor Rating 1 at District Music Festival; Honor Rating 2 at State Music Festival; Southeast Missouri State College Scholarship; Perfect Attendance Award Karen Kaye Coppage—French Club; Harlequins; Thespians; FHA; Student Council; Pep Club; Tiger Rag; Sophomore homeroom and class officer; Wo's Who ; Homecoming Queen candidate; SC representative to state convention Catherine Ruth Crane—FHA; FBLA; Pep Club; Harlequins; Thespians; Mixed Chorus; Girls' Ensemble; Pep Band; Marching Band; District Band; Night of January 16th; French Club; Band Award; Homeroom Award; Rating 1 in District and State Horn Solo; Rating 3 in District voice solo 125 Robert E. Dale—Student Council Executive Committee; President Thespians; Senior Class Vice-President; President FTA; President Harlequins; FBLA; C.O.E.; Play Cast Our Town ; Play Cast The Night of January 16th ; Director of The Death of the Hired Man ; Homeroom Officer; Best Actor Award Our Town ; School Citizenship Award; Who's Who ; FBLA District Speaking Contest; Third place in FBLA Public Speaking Contest Pat Duckworth Larry Dudney—FBLA Shirley Marie Dudney—C.O.E.; FBLA; Pep Club; FHA; Science Award; Christmas Art Award; First Alternate Miss Christmas Belle; Homeroom Officer John Edwards—Tiger Rag Staff Feature Editor; Marching, Concert, and Pep Band; Sophomore, Freshman, Junior, and Senior Homeroom Officer; Sophomore Class President; Junior Class Treasurer; Honor Roll Award; Perfect Attendance; Boys' State; Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Who's Who Virgie Eubanks Roy Flippo—FFA; and Pep Band Herman Franks Mary Frencher Concert, Marching, Dorothy Fuller Johnny Gyers Gary Michael Gill—Freshman Class Reporter; FFA; FBLA; Senior Class Reporter; Track; Key Club; Marine Physical Fitness Award; President's Physical Fitness Award; Homeroom Basketball Intramural ribbon 126 ( Judy Ann Glass—Pep Club; Library Club Secretary, Treasurer; FBLA; Tiger Rag Staff Art Editor; Science Award; Gold Card Mary Nell Greenway—Harlequins; Girls' Glee Club; Pep Club; Modern Dance; Concert and Marching Band; Honor Graduate; Neatest Girl of Semester; Arkansas State Scholarship Malcolm Hamlett, Jr.—Harlequins; Thespians; Cotton Blossom Art Staff; Tiger Rag Art Editor; Student Council; Senior Homeroom Officer; FBLA Reporter Jann Christi Hardesty—Harlequins; Pep Band; Marching and Concert Band; Modern Dance; Pep Club; FBLA; Head Majorette; L Rating in Band; Senior Class Reporter; Homeroom Officer; Business Editor of Cotton Blossom; Band Assembly State Contest; Miss Christmas Belle; Who's Who ; Cotton Blossom Queen Candidate; Homecoming Queen Candidate; Most Typical Freshman Girl; Second Place in Science Award Mary Ann Hathaway—Senior Class President G. T. Hayes Ralph Anthony Higgins—Choir; Football; Biology Award; Algebra Award; Basketball Award; P.E. Award Gary Wayne Hilburn—Freshman Homeroom Officer; FFA; Track; First Place in Science Fair Dennis House Seniors receive their graduation announcements. 127 Terrance Durand Hubbard—Basketball; Track; Concert and Marching Band; Perfect Attendance Award; Science Fair Award; Basketball Certificate; Who's Who Susan Colleen Huckaba—Tiger Rag Editor; Pep Club; Science Award; Gold Card; Tiger Rag Reporter Mike Hudgins—North Central Evaluation Committee; Bookkeeping Award David F. Hurst—Transfer Student; FFA Advisor Garnetta Sue Johnson Henrietta Louise Johnson—FHA Second Vice-President; FHA Treasurer; FHA Reporter; FBLA; Pep Club; Girls' Glee Club; Library Club; Alternate to Girls' State; Perfect Attendance Award; Home Economics Award Darrell Eugene Jones—Cotton Blossom Executive Editor; President of FBLA; National Honor Society Vice-President; Student Council; Boys' State; Certificate of Acceptance by National Poetry Press; President of South-Semo District of FBLA; Perfect Attendance Award; Honor Roll Award; Sophomore and Senior Homeroom Officer; Projection Committee; Junior and Senior Who's Who ; Honor Graduate; Program-Project Committee Chairman—French Club; Honor Society Graduate; Honorable Mention Clean-Up Poster; Mr. FBLA—Caruth-ersville chapter and South-Semo District; Student of the Semester; Recipient of Women's Club Scholarship; General Regents Scholarship—Southeast Missouri State College; Gold Card; Creative Writing Award; Curator's and Merit Award; Cotton Blossom Editor's Award; Boy's Citizenship Award Roy Neal Jones Calvin Larry Willie Larry—Football; Outstanding Offensive Lineman; Certificate for Semo Conference Bettye Pearl Lee Melinda Woods Lee—Pep Club; FBLA ( 128 Dorothy Louise Linsman—Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior Homeroom Officer; FBLA Historian and Vice-President; FTA; Cotton Blossom Business Staff; Science Award; Miss FBLA—chapter and South-Semo District; Gold Card Paula Kay Lioscomb—Girls' Glee Club; FBLA; FTA; Tiger Rag Staff Brenda Lockridge—Choir Award; FHA; Perfect Attendance Clyde Lockridge Nancy Jane Long—Pep Club; Pep, Concert, and Stage Bands; Brass Ensemble; Girls' Ensemble; Mixed Chorus; FBLA; Student Council Recording Secretary; French Club Reporter; Sophomore and Senior Class Officer; Harlequins; Homeroom Officer; Girls' State; Who's Who ; Senior Homecoming Candidate; Cotton Blossom Queen Candidate; Miss Christmas Belle—1968; 1 Rating at District Music Contest; 1 Rating at State Music Contest Herman Lowry Robert Edward Lunceford—FFA; Basketball; Manager Basketball; Industrial Arts Award David McCoy Stephen E. Merrit—Transfer student Iris Lauretta Moody—FHA; FTA; Girls' Glee Club; Mixed Chorus; Pep and Stage Band; Division Band; Harlequins; Thespians; Modern Dance; Pep Club; Freshman Class Treasurer; Sophomore, Junior, and. Senior Homeroom Officer; Vice-President Thespians; Girls' Glee Club Accompanist; Solo Contest Accompanist; Sophomore Intramural Championship Award; Best Supporting Actress for Charlie's Aunt ; Freshman-Sophomore All-division Band Award; 1 Rating at State Contest for Brass Ensemble; Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Who's Who ; Cotton Blossom Queen 1970; 2 Rating Accompanist Solo at District; Play Cast Harvey ; Play Cast Charlie's Aunt ; Christmas Play Littlest Angel ; Play Cast The Night of January 16th ; Brass Ensemble; St. Jude Benefit Stage Chairman Verna Ruth Moore—FHA, President and Secretary; Pep Club; FBLA Historian; Student Council; Debate Club; Harlequins; Thespians; Play Cast The Night of January 16th ; Play Cast Our Town ; Mixed Chorus; Tiger Rag Staff; Library Club; Costume Chairman The Littlest Angel ; Science Award; Cotton Blossom Queen Candidate Maureen Ahern Murphy—Student Council President; Honor Society President; Pep Club; Harlequins; Freshman, Junior, and Senior Who's Who ; Treasurer Thespians; La Danza Bella Director; Most School Spirited Contest Candidate; Perfect Attendance Award; Honor Roll Award; Homecoming Queen; Sophomore Pilgrimage; Girls' State; SC State Convention; Play Cast Charlie's Aunt ; Honor Graduate; Honor Society Graduate 129 Eddie Mae Nelson—FBLA; French Club; Judy Ann Nolen—Harlequins; FBLA; Honor Society; Marching and Concert Bands; Homeroom Officer; Student Council Vice-President; 1 Rating Clarinet Quartet; 3 Rating at Columbia; Honor Graduate; Honor Society Graduate; Gold Card; Rhonda Pendergrass—FBLA; Tiger Rag Staff; Biology Award; Science Award; Billy Phelps Barbara Bright Pinion—Harlequins; FBLA; La Danza Bella; Cotton Blossom Literary Staff; Honor Society Treasurer; Student Council Treasurer; French Club President; Homeroom Officer; Drum Majorette; Pep, Marching, and Concert Bands; Band Secretary; Two 1 Clarinet Ratings at District; 2 Rating at Columbia; 2 Clarinet Solo Ratings at District; Division Band; Press-Scimitar ''Teenager of the Week ; NCA Representative on Philosophy and Objectives; Honor Graduate; Mary Nelle Pinion—Student Council; Harlequins; French Club; Pep Band; Honor Society; FBLA; Clarinet Ensemble; Marching and Concert Band; District and Division Band; County Band; Press-Scimitar Teenager of the Week ; 2 Rating at State Music Festival; Two 1 Ratings at District Music Contest; Honor Roll; Honor Graduate; Honor Society Graduate; Gail Roddice Pittman—Pep Club; FBLA; Glee Club; Freshman Class Reporter; Senior Who's Who ; Civics Award; Shirley Jean Portwood—Cheerleader; Glee Club; Band; FHA; Pep Club; Mixed Chorus; Pep Band; Cheerleader Award; Mixed Chorus Award; Band Award; Donald Keith Prost—FBLA; Harlequins; Thespians; FTA; Play Cast The Night of January 16th ; President Junior Class; Student Council; Sophomore Homeroom Officer; Perfect Attendance; Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Who's Who ; Gold Card; Regents Scholarship; Physical Fitness Award; Boys' State Alternate; David R. Pruitt—Football; Track; Basketball; Perfect Attendance Award; FFA; Ronnie Randolph—Football; Basketball; Golf; FTA; Tiger Rag Sports Editor; Harlequins; Thespians; Play Cast The Night of January 16th ; Concert Band; Pep Band; Boys' Glee Club; Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Homeroom Officer; Student Council; Marching Band; All-conference Honorable Mention in Football; Honorable Mention All-conference Basketball; First Place in Science Fair; Ping-pong Champion; All County Band; Physical Fitness Award; Freshman Who's Who; Seniors are comical. Mark Stanley Reno—FFA Secretary; Basketball; Track; Boys' State; Letterman Club; Letter in Basketball; Letter in Track; Olympic Award; Betheria J. Ross—Band; Glee Club; Modern Dance; Pep Club; FHA; Girls' Ensemble; FHA State Meeting; Patrick Ray Shepard—Thespians; Harlequins; Tiger Rag Sports Editor; Play Cast Our Town ; Varsity C ; Boys' State Candidate; Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Homeroom Officer; Junior Class Reporter; Letter in Football; Captain Football Team; Outstanding Defensive Lineman; Science Award; All-Conference Honorable Mention Defensive; Honorable Mention Defensive, Offensive End; Vice-President Varsity C ; Marine Physical Fitness Award; President's Physical Fitness Award; Kenneth Simmons Alex Smith Earnestine Fonda Smith—Pep Club; Band; Vice-President Sophomore Class; Art Award; History Award; Biology Award; P.E. Award; Civics Award; Evelyn Marie Smith—Girls' Glee Club; Pep Club; Gold Card; Cleve Allen Stanley—Varsity C ; Football; Basketball; Student Council; Homeroom Officer; Boys' Glee Club; Mixed Chorus; Letter in Basketball; Science Fair Award; Gold Card; Elizabeth Ann Strawn—Girls' Glee Club; Library Club; Junior and Senior Homeroom Officer; Tiger Rag Art Editor; Science Award; 131 James Harrison Thompson—Science Club; Band; Perfect Attendance Award; Vice-President Freshman Class; Band Award; Science-Math Award; All-Division Band; All District Band; State Band Award; Catherine Ann Tillman—Pep Club; Glee Club; FHA; FBLA; Jack W. Tipton, Jr.—Student Council; Varsity C ; Harlequins; Thespians; Band; Cotton Blossom Photography Staff; Play Cast Our Town ; Play Cast The Night of January 16th ; FT A; Football; Track; Tennis; Most Typical Freshman; Freshman and Senior Class Officer; Homeroom Officer; Boys' State; President Varsity C ; All Conference Honorable Mention Football; Most Outstanding Lineman; Michael Ray Trammel—Sophomore Class Officer; FFA; Certificate of Public Service; Vocational Agriculture; Susan Marie Turnbow—Pep Club; C.O.E.; Honor Society; Christmas Art Award; Betty Crocker Homemaker Award; Homeroom Officer; Honor Graduate; Honor Society Graduate; Lynda Darlene Tyes—Choir; Drama Club; Student Council; Pep Club; FBLA; Tiger Rag Staff; Gold Card; Biology Award; P.E. Award; Civics Award; English Award; Seniors file in the new gym as they practice for Commencement. The graduating Senio ® s of. £22iSLU! Zie E ft BBBSftS 132 ( jackei Williams Utley—Harlequins; Band; Cold Card; Freddie Lee Washington—Football-Tiger Rag Staff; Band; Choir; Math Award; Mixed Chorus Award; Eunice Williams Linda Gail Williamson—Pep Club; FHA; Library Club; Math Award; Civics Award; Mary Bush Ward—Pep Club; FHA; FBLA; Girls' Glee Club; C.O.E. Second Place in Science Fair; FHA Award; Mike Watkins ass of 1970. 2 SS 92S2S f ■a a 2iBSS a a a A trophy means a lot to a Senior. 133 This unposed picture shows members of the junior class hard at work for Homecoming. JUNIORS ARE HARD WORKERS Becky Abbott Bonnie Alexander Charlotte Alexander Velma Bess Debby Bostic Betsy Bruce Melissa Buchanan Deborah Bullington Kim Cagle Cathy Carmean Anne Carter Kay Chaffin 134 Ricky Clark Sharon Coble Mary Cook Tanya Cotton Eddie Cowles Paula Croft DennisCurtis Bill Davis Diane Dorroh Jeanine Dowell Janey Duckworth Rocky Dunavant Joan Frazho Wes Gage Derenda Gillam Janelda Goodale Stephen Hatch Fred Haynes Claud Herren Freddie Higgins Alonzo Hill Janet Hinchey Pierce Hinchey John Hood Don Houston Parnee Isable Hattie Johnson Tommy Johnson 135 James Jones Sandy Jones Gary Keller Norma Lafferty Patsy Lane Charles Lee Ricky Leek Clinton Lester Lisa Letner Lula Lewis Jocelyn Little Keith Malone Mike Malone Randy Malone Susan Malone Sammy Manners Tra Meyer Diane Montgomery Tommy Montgomery Mary Ann Moody The activities of the junior class seemed to unfold before them even as they registered in September. This realization became a reality when juniors filled the membership of organizations at CHS and competed in sports events. The greatest task was raising money to finance the making of the Prom. Juniors ran the concession stand at junior high and varsity football and basketball games. The class sold one consignment of candy, sold Homecoming mums on a commission basis, and purchased a new pop corn machine. With a vast amount of work behind them, the juniors selected Camelot as the theme of the Junior-Senior Prom. As hosts to the Seniors, junior classmen rebuilt the setting of medieval Camelot and provided music by the Short Kuts. As a symbolic finale of the year's events, the juniors provided flowers and ushers for the Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises. 136 IN MEMORIAM Keith Louis McCoy Born September 28,1952 Died February 12,1970 137 Brian Murphy Susan McClendon Pat McGraw Elise Overstreet Patti Ownby Debbie Palmer Cora Parnell Bob Pierce Dan Powell Noel Quinn Ann Raburn Jane Ann Ragland Janet Reed David Reno Pam Reno Charles Rettig JUNIORS ASSUME THE Melissa Buchanan and Clay Morgan prepare the CHS billboard for Student Council. Junior members of FBLA enjoy a delicious meal at Morrison's Cafeteria. 138 Julie Russell Jim Sales Sharon Sampson Ellie Slentz Charles Smith Debbie Smith Melva Smith Mary Stamm ROLE OF RESPONSIBILITY Some juniors pick up absentee slips, if they can get out of study hall. Clay Morgan cleans up after a game in the concession stand. 139 Juniors discover the need for study. Van White, Tommy Hill, Dickie Taylor, and Brian Murphy were the four boys selected to attend the 1970 session of Missouri Boys' State. Elise Overstreet and Diane Dor-roh attended Missouri Girls' State as delegates from Caruthersville. Juniors received countless awards and honors on Honor Recognition Day. Boys lettered in practically each sport. Their year-long performance was recognized as outstanding and truly deserving of its merit. JUNIORS MAKE C.H.S. How high is up for Tra Meyer? Phyllis Stapleton Augusta Strawther Linda Sulli Dick Taylor Elizabeth Thompson Steve Waldrop 140 Most juniors are concerned with the Prom and all that hard work it takes to do it. Juniors are active in class and other places, such as the FBLA convention. LIVELY AND SPIRITED Ralph Willis just hangs around CHS waiting for fifth hour to come. Robert Webster Van White Brenda Williams Ralph Willis James Woods Dennis Wright Virgle Abshire Darlene Adams lames Anderson Melinda Avis Dennis Baird Dale Barnes Benny Bell Roger Bennett Stephen Betz Joe Boyd Nancy Boyd Terry Brantley Ronald Brodie Leslie Brooks Barbara Brown Cindy Bruce SOPHOMORES ARE EAGER BEAVERS AT C.H.S. With worried looks and careful glances, a new sophomore class entered the halls of CHS at the beginning of the school year. After a few days of confusion, however, the class members became just one of the gang. They voiced their ability and enthusiasm during homecoming week when they received the award for being the most school spirited class. Being the largest class gave the sophomores a certain amount of prestige. Sophomores composed a majority in some school organizations and were even elected to high offices. After waving proudly their Homecoming banner and then receiving their rightful share of the awards on Honor Recognition Day, the sophomores put away their doubtful looks and eagerly awaited the time when they would be jolly juniors. 142 i Judy Bush Steve Burress Shelia Bullington Susan Bruce Karen Cantrell David Carnell George Carr Alfred Carter Doyle Carter Joe Carter Kenny Carter Lettie Jo Carter Greg Cartwright Cheryl Cavanaugh Melissa Chilton Ginger Coppage Bobbie Cotton Larry Cox Melissa Crane Terri Crowe Mary Dale Dick Daniels Ann Davis James Davis Kenny DeHoff Rita Dillard Stan Dodd Ricky Dodson 143 Rhonda Dorris janet Douglas Jo Duckworth Steve Dunavant Monty Eiceman Fannie Farris Jeff Ferrell Sherry Fields Debbie Floyd Ricky Floyd Robert Floyd Jennie Foster Olander Franklin Diane Gage Mel Gale Raymond Gatewood Walter Gibbs Wanda Glasgow Johnny Grant Evelyn Green Billy Grigory Steve Gurley Harold Henson Marsha Hepler SOPHOMORES ENLIVEN C.H.S. ACTIVITIES 144 ( Mike Hepler Beth Hill Katherine Hill Rouss Hill Johnny Holmes Kenneth Hood Barbara Hooker Ricky Hopper Chris Hoskins Eric Hubbard L. C. Hudgens Marilyn Hundhausen Easter Hunt David Hurst Sylvester Jennings David Jones SILLY SOPHOMORES LIVE UP TO THEIR NAME A group of sophomore criminals pose for this picture on Cowboy Day. Yvonne Schaeffer helps the Coke machine by giving it a dime to pay for her soda. 145 Irving Jones James Jones Jeff Jones Jerry Jordan Marc Kersey Debbie Klinkhardt Ava Lane Deborah Leatherwood Lynn Lee Tommy Lee Mary Leslie Terry Lindsey Wendell Lindsey Kathy Lux Gordan Malone Elaine Manley SOPHOMORES ADAPT TO C.H.S. ROUTINE The rush between classes becomes a regular switch Noon provides a time for casual conver- for most sophomores. sations. 146 I Sophomores found that Driver's Education involved Typing class stressed the combination of manual and more than just driving a car. mental skill. Shelia Martin Susan May Freddie McCoy Wanda McCoy Paula McElyea Kenneth McGee Mike McKaskle Joe McKee Charles Michie Peggye Michie Bruce Milum Diane Morgan Debbie Moss Shelia Moyers James Murphy Charles Nixon 147 Danny Neal Vickie Oberbeck Harold Parkinson Robert Pike Corine Powell Anglea Prater Debra Prater Charles Pruitt Janet Pruitt Dorothy Qualls Jerry Randall Janet Ratliff Charlotte Reddick Chris Renfroe Tricia Ricks Jerry Risner Debbie Klinkhardt sketches merrily in art class with colored chalk. Coach Belcher has an acute awareness for his students of world problems. 148 ( SOPHOMORES BECAME AN IMMOVABLE BLOCK OF SCHOOL SPIRIT William Reno Marshall Rice Larry Risner James Roberts Tony Robertson Otis Robertson Doris Rogers Linda Ruth Beth Samford Steve Samford Karen Schult Yvonne Schaeffer Tony Shepard Leslie Sides Sheila Sides Diane Simms 149 SOPHOMORES BECOME Stacey Skelton Charles Smith Tommy Stewart Linda Stokley Larry Talley Frank Tarpley Randy Tomlin Sharon Townsend Betty Upchurch Keith Waldron Mamie Washington Sharon Watkins Sophomore Class officers are Mike McKaskle, Sophomores become familiar with the sometimes lonely Dale Barnes, and William Reno, halls of CHS. 150 FULL-FLEDGED CHS Tanna Watkins Connie Wattle Teresa Weaver Lonnie Webb Emory Williams Lula Williams Beverly Wimberly Lee David Wooden Anthony Woods Marcus Wright Ricky Young Ginger Coppage and Karen Schult dine at the French Club breakfast. Sophomores, in class or out, always seem to be active. Freshman Cheerleading Squad. Adams, (ones, Williams, Johnson, Bruce, Dodd, Howell, Ledford, Davis, Bond. FRESHMEN ARE UNIQUE Probably the best thing about being a freshman was the feeling of being aloof. Aside from the echoes and cheers of CHS, freshmen voiced a rival yell of school spirit and enthusiasm equivalent to that of the high school. The green frosh entered the field of sports and excelled in basketball and football along with golf and tennis. The junior high band heard a different drummer drumming and followed the tune of a steady beat of entreating music. But as the feeling of being a freshman faded from view, the class looked forward to the time when they would finally enter the halls of CHS as the next crop of sophomores. 152 ( FRESHMAN CLASS—1970 Linda Aydelott Jimmy Agnew Carol Allen Charlotte Anderson Frankie Anderson Denise Barnett Debra Baxter Wendell Beck James Berry Dennis Breland Debbie Brodie Marsha Brooks Deldise Brown Cathryn Buchanan Rita Bullington Debbie Burrow Cristle Butler Tippy Cagle Charles Cain Sue Ann Carlton David Chunn Vista Churchill Dewayne Clark Teresa Clayton 153 Michelle, Cobb Vanda Cobb Lee Cooke Lynn Cooke Danny Copeland Lettie Covington Sharon Croft Nancy Cross Chris Crysler Twymeter Currie Charlotte Curts Luther Davison FRESHMEN ENJOY JUST Becky Day Donald Dodd Charles Dorroh Mary Earls Frances Estrocia Danny Floyd Cindy Fox Patty Gentry Larry Goodale Linda Goodale Claudette Goodwin Larsy Haines 154 Junior High Marching Band. FIRST ROW—Lantrip, Alston, Woods, Ward, Croft, Bruton, Andrews, Taylor, Thompson; SECOND ROW—Mr. Nall, K. Jones, Davis, Dodd, Fowlkes, House, Killet; THIRD ROW—Bruce, Champion, Liles, Becky Taylor, Carlton, Lee, Price, Manley; FOURTH ROW—Glasgow, Ledford, Sides, Nelson, Lynn Cooke, V. Jones, R. Manley, Treece, J. Glasgow; FIFTH ROW—Pitts, Adams, Chitman, Moody, McDaniel, Parkinson, Meek, Odom, L. Cooke, Clayton; SIXTH ROW—B. Parkinson, Prater, Meales, D. Clark, Knott, D. Dodd, Rollins, Hatch, Wilson, Kurykendall, S. House. BEING FRESHMEN Susan Hardesty A. L. Harris Alfred Harris Larry Hatley Jonnie Hayes Harvey Henry Mike Hensley Julia Henson 155 TODAY'S FRESHMEN— Ralph Hill Terry Hinchey Randall Holler Gayla House Steve House Jimmy Hunt Robert Hunter Danny Isable 156 ( Linda James Pamela Jean Christine Jimeison Gail Karwick Kyle Kersey Steve Kerykendall Becky Killet Oveen Kirkwood Les Knott Eva Lantrip Moses Larry Joan Lawrence Debbie Lee Glenda Lee Edith Lewis Larry Lewis TOMORROW'S CLASS OF 73 Joyce Lockridge Dan Malone John Mansfield David Maxwell Reggie McCarn Sammie McClarn Joe McGee Charlotte McKee 157 FRESHMEN THINK ABOUT Larry Meadow Baughn Meredith Tim Milum Bobby Moore Debbie Morgan Vicki Morgan Drucie Neeley Jackie Nelson Ricky Odle Lynn Overstreet Joe Parkinson Floyd Pendergrass Mike Pierce Debra Pitts Janis Prater Ronnie Prater Sandra Prather Margaret Price Randy Reeves Betty Robinson Elisie Robinson Sadie Rogers Mike Rollins Vicki Shelton Jerry Simmons Bill Skaggs Janet Smith Pam Snow 156 BEING SOPHOMORES Barbara Stanfill Terry Stanfill Regina Stevens Billy Stewart Anetha Taylor Becky Taylor Dennis Taylor Teresa Thompson Henry Timothy Ollie Truss John Turnbow John Tutt Larwentha Tyes Thomas Vaughn Dorothy Wade Kathy Ward Terry Wicker Steven Wilbanks Greg Wilson Mike Wilson Sherry Wilson Patti Woods Sherry Woods Daryl Young 159 INDEX A is for Attention A Abbott, Becky (11) 45,56,77,81,90,91, 104,105,110,111,134 Abshire, Virgil (10) 18,62,80,104,142, 146 Adams, Darlene (9) 152 Adams, Gerceida (9) 155 Adams, Rythia (12) 52,53,63,69,78,99, 124,132,162 Adyelott, Linda (9) 153 Agnew, Jimmy (9) 153 Alexander, Bonnie (11) 134 Alexander, Charles (12) 53,124,133,141 Alexander, Charlotte (11) 62,134 Alexander, Jeanne (12) 7,25,27,29,53,54, 62.63.66.67.72.94.124.132.140.161 Allen, Betty (12) 53,92,124,132 Allen, Carol (9) 153 Alston, Vicki (9) 155 Anderson, Charlotte (9) 153 Anderson, Frankie (9) 153 Anderson, James (11) 142 Anderson, Larry (12) 53,99 Andrews, Jeannie (9) 155 Ayers, Herschel (12) 53,124,132,141 Avis, Melinda (10) 55,56,64,78,107,110, 111,112,142 B Baird, Denny (11) 30,32,58,70,76,142, 146 Barker, Mary (12) 53,124,133 Barnes, Dale (10) 11,19,57,58,70,71,77, 82.85.142.150.168 Barnett, Denise (9) 153 Baxter, Debbie (9) 64,153 Beck, Pam (11) 47,62,63,64,77,99 Beck, Terry (12) 50,53,78,80,110,125, 132.140.168 Beck, Wendell (9) 153 Bell, Benny (11)110,111,142 Bennett, Roger 76,85,142 Berry, James (9) 153 Bess, Velma (11)134,168 Betz, Stephen (10) 62,72,73,78,95,142, 145 Bolin, Keith (12) 52,53,54,62,78,80,83, 85.104.105.125.133.141.161 Bostic, Debby (11) 55,62,69,95,100,134 Bostic, Duane (12) 15,53,61,62,68,109, 125.133.141 Boyce, Terry (12) 53,125,132 Boyd, Nancy (10) 142 Boyd, Joe (10) 142 Brantley, Terry (10) 80,142 Breland, Dennis (9) 153 Breland, Richard (11) 6,18,19,44,46, 57,142 Brodie, Debbie (9) 153 Brodie, Ronald (10) 18,23,142 Brooks, Leslie (10) 70,71,76,77,142 Brooks, Marsha (9) 153 Brown, Barbara (10) 104,142 Brown, Delaise (9) 153 Bruce, Betsy (11) 36,54,55,62,63,64,72, 76.84.87.98.134.141 Bruce, Cindy (10) 6,13,56,58,62,64,70, 72,76,77,78,84,111,142,168 Bruce, Jan (9) 155 Bruce, Susan (10) 143 Bruton, Renee (9) 155 Buchanan, Cathryn (9) 153 C is for cow Buchanan, Melissa (11) 7,10,16,44,49,54, 56,58,59,60,62,63,70,76,78,79,81,88, 89,97,134,138,139 Bullington, Debbye (11) 28,46,66,70, 72,76,84,85,113,134 Bullington, Danny (12) 53,55,125,132, 140 Bullington, Rita (9) 153 Bullington, Sheila (10) 143 Burch, Ricky (11) 68 Burress, Steve (10) 18,38,68,104,143 Burrow, Debbie (9) 153 Burrow, Terry (12)125,133 Bush, Judy (10) 64,86,143 Butler, Cristle (9) 153 c Cagle, Joe (10) 30,32 Cagle, Kim (11)68,98,134 Cagle, Tippy (9) 153 Cain, Charles (9) 153 Cantrell, Karen (10) 55,58,72,76,78,80, 81.107.109.110.111.112.121.143 Carlton, Sue Ann (9) 153,155 Carmean, Cathy (11) 6,12,16,27,29,46, 50,54,56,58,72,73,77,78,85,134,168 Carnell, David (10) 104,143 Carr, George (10) 18,21,30,31,32,38, 39.57.143 Carter, Alfred (10) 143 Carter, Anne (11) 56,134,168 Carter, Doyle (10) 143 Carter, Jackie (12) 32,62,53,125,133 Carter, Joe (10) 38,143 Carter, Kenny (10) 143 D is for drink Carter, Lettie Jo (10) 143 Carter, Linda (10) 56,77,104 Carter, Vicki (12) 53,125,132 Cartwright, Greg (10) 32,70,76,77,110, 143 Cavannaugh, Sheryl (10) 55,64,70,76, 77.110.111.143 Chaffin, Kay (11) 46,70,76,79,85,104, 105,113,134,141 Champion, Nancy (9) 155 Chilton, Melissa (10) 55,56,78,107,108, 109.110.111.112.121.143 Chitman, Emmit (9) 155 Chunn, David (9) 153 Chunn, Roy (10) 68 Churchill, Vista (9) 153 Clark, Dewayne (9) 153,155 Clark, Diane (11) 99 Clark, Ricky (11)40,135,157 Clayton, Teresa (9) 153,155 Cobb, Jerry (12) 53,93,125,132 Cobb, Michael (9) 154 Cobb, Vanda (9)154 Coble, Sharon (11) 55,69,76,135 Coker, Denise (12) 29,53,62,70,76,77, 83,95,106,110,111,125,133 Cook, Mary (11) 6,61,62,135 Cooke, Lee (9) 154,155 Cooke, Lynn (9) 154,155 Coppage, Ginger (10) 76,77,78,143,151, 162 160 ( £ is for Eye Coppage, Kaye (12) 10,16,25,42,49,76, 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(10) 145 Hudgens, Mike (12) 53,128,132 Hughes, Reb (12) 10,19,20,23,25 Hundhausen, Marilyn (10) 55,64,110, 111,145 Hunt, Easter (10) 64,145 Hunt, Jimmy (9) 156 Hunt, David (10) 53,128,133,145 Hunter, Robert (9) 156 I Isable, Danny (9) 156 Isable, Parnee (11) 135 I is for Jump J James, Linda (9) 157 Jean, Pamela (9) 157 Jennings, Sylvester (10) 145 Jimieson, Christine (9) 157 Johnson, Amy (9) 152 Johnson, Garnetta (12) 27,53,93,128,133 Johnson, Hatti (11) 72,135 Johnson, Henrietta (12) 53,55,62,64,69, 88.128.131.133 Johnson, Tommy (11) 43,55,63,72,79, 110,135,161 Jones, Carla (9)152,155 Jones, Darrell (12) 36,53,62,63,70,71,72, 73.76.77.85.85.128.133 Jones, David (10) 145 Jones, Irving (10) 146 Jones, James (11)38,136,146 Jones, Jeff (10)86,145,146 Jones, Roy (12) 53,128,133 Jones, Sandi (11) 55,62,63,66,67,136 Jones, Vicki (9) 155 Jordan, Jerry (10) 146 K Karwick, Gail (9) 64,157 Keller, Gary (11) 19,22,23,46,57,80,86, 109,136 Kersey, Kyle (9) 157 Kersey, Marc (10) 50,146 Kerykendall, 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Tyes, Larwentha (9) 159 Tyes, Linda (12) 53,62,132 u Upchurch, Belly (10) 32,54,56,77,78, 110,150 Utley, Jackie (12) 53,80,99,132 V Vaughn, Thomas (9) 159 w Wade, Dorothy (9) 159 Waldron, Keith (10) 142,150 Waldrop, Steve (11) 46,140 Ward, Kathy (9) 155,156,159 Ward, Mary (12) 53,132 Washington, Mamie (10) 150 Washington, Freddie (12) 53,85,132 Watkins, Mike (12) 53,133 Watkins, Sharon (10) 150 Watkins, Tanna (10) 58,60,62,151 Wattle, Connie (10) 151 Weaver, Teresa (10) 151 Weaver, Sheila (11)8,104,105 Webb, Lonnie (10) 151 Webster, Eugene (10) 104 R is for Really surprised Webster, Robert (11) 141 White, Van (11) 16,18,38,48,51,54,57, 58,141,168 Wicker, Terry (9)68,159 Wilbanks, Steve (9) 159 Williams, Brenda (11) 141,168 Williams, Emory (10) 72,151 Williams, Eunice (12) 53,133 Williams, Lula (10) 151 Williamson, Linda (12) 132,168 Willis, Ralph (11)141 Wilson, Greg (9)155,159 164 ( Wilson, Mike (9) 159 Wilson, Sherry (9) 159 Wimberly, Beverly (10) 64,151 Wooden, David (10) 110,151 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M. 117 Hemenway, Charles 28,120 Hemenway, Gloria 84,85,120,161,162, 167 Hooper, Veatrice 115 Horner, Mary Ellen 44,59,96,119 Hosier, Pauline 117 Hutchinson, Carl 114 Hutchinson, Jack 114 Hutchinson, Tina 115 James, Hugh 13,30,40,41,81,121 Masters, Pauline 110,111,121,167 McElyea, Wilda 115 McTernan, Wendy 117 Michie, Jim 121 5 is for Smell T is for Teachers Pinion, Janice 55,64,90,91,122 Porter, Thomas 115,122 Porter, Cynthia 83,122 Prange, Herbert 88,89,122 Roberts, Darryl 89,122 Roberts, Judy 69,80,81,109,123 Rollins, Mary 116 Scott, Sandra 12,61,72,94,123,164,165 Shelby, Maggie 123 Speight, Gail 123 Tanner, Bill 81,102,103,123 Till, Verlon 95,112,116,127,135 Washington, Milton 18,22 Wilson, James 87,123 ORGANIZATIONS COTTON BLOSSOM 72,73,74,75 French Club 76 Future Business Leaders of America 62,63 Future Farmers of America 68 Future Homemakers of America 64,65 Future Teachers of America 66,67 Harlequins 78 Library Club 69 Modern Dance Club 77 National Honor Society 70,71 Pep Club 56 Student Activity Council 58,59,60,61 Thespians 79 Varsity C 57 U is for Uh-oh 165 Y is for Young W is for Woe V is for Villain 166 I F is for Faculty 167 WHO'S WHO Sponsored by the Sophomore Who's Who. Mc-Kaskle, Barnes, Bruce, Risner, Samford, Reno, Young. SOPHOMORE WHO'S WHO Best All-Round Most Intellectual Most Talented Prettiest Handsomest Most Popular Neatest Cindy Bruce Chris Hoskins Cindy Bruce Jerry Risner Cindy Bruce Mike McKaskle Beth Samford Dale Barnes Cindy Bruce William Reno Cindy Bruce Most Courteous Most School Spirited Wittiest Friendliest Most Likely to Succeed Mike McKaskle Cindy Bruce Jerry Risner Cindy Bruce William Reno Doris Rogers Ricky Young Cindy Bruce William Reno Cindy Bruce Jerry Risner lunior's Who's Who. Woods, Higgins, Hill, Murphy, Sales, White, Stanfill. BOTTOM ROW— Bess, Carter, Williams, Carmean, Overstreet, Raburn, Dorroh. 168 ( AT C.H.S National Honor Society JUNIOR WHO'S WHO SENIOR WHO'S WHO Best All-Round Anne Carter Best All-Round Maureen Murphy Van White Ronnie Randolph Most Intellectual Elise Overstreet Most Intellectual Terry Beck Brian Murphy Darrell Jones Most Talented Cathy Carmean Most Talented Betheria Ross Jerry Stanfill Bob Dale Prettiest Anna Raburn Prettiest Jann Hardesty Handsomest Steve Haliburton Handsomest Joel Griffy Most Popular Anna Raburn Most Popular Jann Hardesty Van White Alex Smith Neatest Diane Dorroh Neatest Maureen Murphy—Jann Hardesty Dan Powell Terrance Hubbard Most Courteous Brenda Williams Most Courteous Shirley Portwood James Woods Darrell Jones Most School Spirited Velma Bess Most School Spirited Maureen Murphy Fred Higgins Tippy Tipton Wittiest Susie Taylor Wittiest Kaye Coppage Jim Sales Donald Prost Friendliest Diane Dorroh Friendliest Jann Hardesty Alonzo Hill Pat Shepard Most Likely to Succeed Elise Overstreet Most Likely to Succeed Mary Hathaway Brian Murphy Darrell Jones Senior Who's Who. FIRST ROW— Murphy, Portwood, Hathaway, Ross, Hardesty, Beck. TOP ROW— Shepard, Hubbard, Prost, Dale, Randolph, Tipton. 169 SPECIAL THANKS To Mr. Ralph Clayton and Mr. Ben Hogan for their continual supply of pictures. To Mr. Floyd Smith for his expert photography and constant assistance. To Mr. Jack Taylor whose on-the-spot photography aided COTTON BLOSSOM in more ways than one. To Jann, Judy, Jeff, and Nancy for their transportation, counsel, and indexing. To Mrs. Brown who let us use our gold cards so many times. To Mrs. Sandra Scott, our wonderful advisor who was always there as our guiding light. To Mr. Jim Parsley who devoted his time and effort in making the Search for Scarlett successful. And to a certain doctor who gave me my vision so that I was able to complete the 1970 COTTON BLOSSOM. 1970 COTTON BLOSSOM STAFF EXECUTIVE EDITOR, DARRELL JONES Literary Staff Betsy Bruce Cindy Bruce Debbye Bullington Karen Cantrell Hattie Johnson Sammy Manners Barbara Pinion Debbie Randolph Dennis Wright Business Staff BUSINESS EDITOR, JANN HARDESTY Lisa Letner Dorothy Linsman Peggye Michie Art Staff ART EDITOR, JEANNIE ALEXANDER Stephen Betz Cathy Carmean Junior Hamlett Betty Upchurch Photography Staff Tommy Johnson Ricky Leek Pat McGraw Emory Williams MRS. SANDRA SCOTT, ADVISOR 171 AiI IN MEMORIAM Mr. Jack A. Hopke Died April 25,1970 Ernest Newsom, Jr. Born—November 23,1951 Died—July 20,1968 172