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

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1978 volume:

1978 Cotton Blossom Volume 29 CarutHersville High School Caruthersville Missouri 63830 Reflections Remember when the Ferry was our means for getting to Reelfoot and especially for getting a tan on the sandbar on the Tennessee side of the Mississippi? Many things have changed during our stay in Caruth-ersville since those Westside and Southside days - not only the Ferry, but the town. Along with all the Going Out of Business signs came the ones that read -Coming Soon! We can remember many things of our town's past but there are still those Good Ole Days that were before our time. Saturday afternoon on Main Street in Caruthersville was always an exciting day. Farmers came from everywhere in the vicinity, along with family and horse-drawn carriage, to mingle and do the shopping. The roads and sidewalks were so crowded there was hardly enough room to walk. As those days passed, students became teachers and teachers became principals. During our stay at CHS alone we have seen teachers come and go, whether for retirement or in search of better things in life. Some new teachers came to Caruthersville for the first time while others returned to their Alma Mater. The whole idea of reflecting back in time is to see where we came from, and where we've been. This better enables us to look ahead into the future and have foresight of whts' to come. 2 Memories Live Today HMB Farmer prepared his cotton wagon for the gin Coach Joe Parkinson shows one of his students the correct method of shooting a basket. It doesn’t take much for Coach Parkinson to reach up and dunk two. Today this talented coach is our own well-respected principal. Saturday afternoon on Main Street in Caruthersville The staff of one of the local Sinclair Gas Stations. Caruthersvi Heigh-Ho Silver! And away we go! 4 The horse and buggy days are over, but it is still definitely not the 70’s. Reflections of the Past This picture depicts the Wild West. C’ville ALMOST as we see it today. 5 We See Our Past in Their Present Two high school students. Marian Scott and Fran Reeves help elementary students play the games they used to play. We saw our immediate past every day in the children at Southside and Westside schools. A short while ago, we ran their races and played their games. Now we see ourselves as reflections of what we have been, and of what these children are. As children, we thought high school would never come, and nothing would ever change. When we reached high school, we thought it would never end. Suddenly, watching elementary school children we saw how far we had come and how much farther we still had to go. We still shared their love of games, but we sensed our increasing responsibility and turned to face it. - v%w An elementary student puts forth her best effort as PE teacher Susan Am and high school students Marian Scott. Sharon Williams, and Fran Reeves look on. 6 «!K t Many elementary students eagerly await their turn :o compete in Field Day activities. In the future, they will watch their friends compete on the football field and the courts as CHS students have done for years. The tiger hydrant stands in front of Southside and across from the high school. 7 Seniors have mixed emotions during registration. Maybe they realize that this is it!! Reflections As the moon begins to rise on the Mississipi I see a beautiful array of colors. Gazing at the reflection on the water I feel a shiver travel from head to toe. Sitting along side the road, I reflect in my mind; Simultaneously a barge with blue and yellow lights Faintly glows on the river's surface travelling slowly upstream. Into the corners of my mind I dig up all the yesterdays. The memories of C'Ville will be forever etched upon our minds. I begin to laugh out loud thinking of embarrassing moments of the past. And then weep for all that has been lost. Wanting all the while to capture yesterday and make it real once again. Romance, friendship, secret thoughts and places, All are elements of the past and guidelines to the future. Losing track of time I gaze once again at the moon. It now sits prestigiously high in the sky, Farther away from yesterday and closer to tomorrow. Gaye Fox 1978 Table of Contents Student Life........... 10 Faculty................ 14 Classes................ 30 Seniors............... 32 Juniors............... 52 Sophomores............ 60 Freshmen ............. 68 Organizations.......... 76 Activities.............104 Sports.................140 Acknowledgements Students at CHS In every school year work is combined with pleasure, even though at times school seems more work than fun. From the classroom to assemblies to outdoor activities, working together was the key to enjoying our school year as opposed to just getting by. In class all students were expected to do the same amount of work, but whether they did or not well, that's a different story. The year was filled with papers to write, study questions, and folders that could not be turned in past 3:30 or they would definitely not be accepted. Outside the classroom was the time for students to do their own special thing. For some that meant cruising around the loop, Grand Central Station, or hopelessly searching for the handsome young prince or princess (whatever the case may be) to come their way. Some found quiet out-of-the-way places just to sit and relax and do whatever people usually do in quiet out-of-the-way places. Along with everything else, in life school had its ups and downs. All it took was a smile and an effort on our part and the rest took care of itself. pate, John. Beth, Steve, and Edward sweat from Laura Mott and Wanda Rittenberry work hard in study hall to please Coach Block, sucli hard work. 10 English III students work in groups for a change of pace Linda Dorroh, Laura Pankey, and Carol Malone attend a school activity. n Students at CHS Ms. Barnes' Milk and Cookie class takes time off for their daily treat! Karen Ballentine looks radiant at Homecoming. David House and Byron South look comfortable sitting on the rail. English II gives the camera a solemn look. 12 Allison Malin enjoys herself at Homecoming. Pals forever - Claire, MaryAnn, Cathy, Gaye, and Beth pose for a picture. Government students listen to the interesting lecture given by Mrs. Tate. 13 Mary Mitchell is in a dream world. Wanda, you aren’t posing are you? CHS Teachers Enjoy Time Together Reflections was an appropriate theme for CHS faculty and administration this year. After months of internal study and self-evaluation, CHS teachers and administration met with North Central Association members in November. Besides meeting with evaluators, teachers worked closely with students, sponsoring dances and assemblies, helping in the concessions stand, coaching teams, directing plays, and attending almost all school functions. CHS teachers were also involed in professional associations, with 100 percent MSTA membership and active participation in local CCTA activities. CHS had a close-knit faculty who enjoyed mutual experiences. The teachers’ pot-luck dinners held at noon brought the faculty together before Christmas and at the end of school. Teachers also savored an early morning Valentine’s Day breakfast, sponsored by the French Club. Teachers’ birthdays were special, with faculty members taking turns baking cakes for each other and devouring them as rapidly as possible. In the lounge, teachers relaxed and enjoyed each other's company. In the spring, winter card-sharks became Boggle addicts, and the lounge reflected alternately short periods of silent concentration and loud groans. Resigning and retiring teachers shared one collective regret - they would miss the pleasant atmosphere and warm associations they had found at CHS. w 15 School Board Faces Challenges The Caruthersville School Board dealt with special problems this year, as well as the routine difficulties in running a school district. In the fall, the North Central Association Visiting Committee arrived to evaluate the high school. Board members served on committees, which met with the evaluators and discussed Strengths and weaknesses of our school. Also in the fall, the Board abolished its fee policy the district as a result of a Missouri Supreme Court decision for which Caruthersville was the test-case. Weather, as well as legalities, affected board operations. In the winter, the Board revised the cal- endar for the rest of the year based on a record ten school days lost in January because of snow and ice. In the spring, the Board reviewed contracts and considered the problem of excessive teacher turnover in the district. Also in the spring, the Board and teacher representatives met with parents and lega. advisors to discuss alleged discrimination in the schools. The parents called for a boycott of black students in which about 45 per cent participated. The Board ended their year as guests of the teachers at the CCTA spring banquet, and the following week granted diplomas to 108 graduating seniors. 16 Dr. Alan Gubin Julian Boyd James Bruton Mrs. Mary Rollins Mrs. Delpha Abbott Mr. Thomas Porter Mrs. Limbouth Gurley Mr. J. A. Taylor - Administrative Assistant The superintendent's job is complicated and demanding. Superintendent Carl Hutchison represents the School Board to the community and to the teachers in all policy decisions and procedures. A particularly time-consuming task for Mr. Hutchison is the preparation and administration of the budget for District 18. He also interviews prospective teachers and acts for the Board on contract renewal and teacher resignations. Mr. Hutchison is aided greatly by the administrative staff, who help prepare reports, pay bills, and work with students and district personnel. Mr. Carl Hutchison - Superintendent 17 Organization Assistance Neatness Faculty information included academic degrees, schools attended, 1977-78 teaching assignments, number of years taught, and answers to the question: What would yo do if you didn't teach school? is J. M. Hayes, custodian. Not pictured: Johnny Ashford and Maintenance Supervisor, Otto Going. (Above.lefi) Joe Parkinson. Principal. B.S., M.E., Arkansas Slate University, University of Mississippi. Ten years principal: 30 years in education. ’’I'm not sure what I would do after thirty years of teaching. When I first went to college, I planned to be a CPA.” (Above, right) Rae Michie, secretary. (Center) Cynthia Porter, counselor. B.A., M.Ed., Mississippi State University, Memphis State University. Eight years counselor; eight years teacher. ”1 would probably be a perpetual student and writer. ” (Below, left) Carrie Nagl, counselors' aide. 19 Devel Language oping kills Pamela Christie, B.S. in Education, Southeast Missouri State University. English. One year. 1 would enjoy working for a magazine as a feature editor, or doing public relations. I am working on a novel. and my big goal is to be a writer. Sandra Barnes. Language Arts Supervisor. B.S.E., M.A.. Arkansas State University. English. Nine years. ’I could enjoy being an associate dean at a small college, or I could be a terrific dorm” mother! (Left) Paula Kirtley, B.S.E., Southeast Missouri State. Universite Laval, Quebec. French English. Eleven years. I would have a card and gift sho, well-stocked with Peanuts products, or travel. (Above) Bill Durham. B. A., M.Ed.. School of the Ozarks, University of Arizona, National University of Mexico. Spanish German. Eight years. I would probably be a photographer. 20 Tamsen Whistler B.S., M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia. English Journalism. Three years. ”1 think I'd enjpy being a student again, studying floklore or theology. I'd also like to work for a magazine or a book publishing company.” (Far left) Neely Mitchell, B.S. in Education. Southeast Missouri State, Memphis State. English Speech Drama. ''If I did not teach, I would farm.” (Left) Nancy Richardson. B.S. in Education, Southeast Missouri State. English Radio. One year. I’d really like to find a bundle of money (preferably someone with a bundle of money) so I wouldn’t have to work!'' (Left) Judy Roberts, Librarian. B.S.E., Arkansas State University. Florida State, Southeast Missouri State, George Peabody College. 17 years. I might consider public library work, or probably cater small parties and dinners and decorate cakes.” (Left) Pauline Hosier, Library Aide Teacher Aide. 21 Sc ience and Math Expand the Mind Robert McGraw, B.S.E., Central Missouri State University. Biology General Science. Five years. I would sell insurance. ’ Darryl Roberts, Science Supervisor. B.S.E.. M.S.E., Arkansas State University, Florida A M, Southeast Missouri State. Biology, 15 years. Just name it - I think I would be happy almost any type of work.” (Right) Lynette Tabor, B.S.E., University of Tennessee-Mar-tin. Six years. “If 1 didn't teach school, I would like to be a psychologist or a personnel manager for some large company.” (Far right) James Y. Miller, B.A., Central Methodist College, University of Missouri, Rolla and Columbia. Math. Seven years. Prior to coming here, I was a district office manager for a truck rental firm, and before that served as an officer in the United States Army. ” 22 (Far left) James Wilson, Mathematics Supervisor, B.S. in Education, M.A., Southeast Missouri State, Washington University. Accelerated Math. Twelve years. I would run for president of the United States. ' (Left) Rose McKillip. B.S.E.. M.S.E.. Arkansas State University. Algebra Geometry. I would be an accountant or a house wife. ' Jon Shimon, B.S., School of the Ozarks, Southwest Missouri State. Three years. Math Physics. I would pursue a degree and a career in engineering.” Mike Willis, B.S. in Education, Southwest Missouri State. Surveying. ”1 would probably be a mineral and petroleum exploration geologist. ” 23 Developing Special Talents Meeting Special Needs (Right) Randall Blue, B.M. University of Cincinnati, MM, Southern Illinois University - Carbon-dale. Band. Seven years. “I don’t know. (Far right) Pauline Masters, AFA, William Woods College SEMO State University, Arkansas State University, Missouri University. Music. 35 years. ”1 would like to travel. (Right) Janet Gascoigne, Bachelor of Music Education, Murray State University. Band one year. 1 would study to be a music engraver. (Far right) Dorothy Clark, B.A., M.A., Oklahoma University. Art 25 years. I would have a craft shop. 24 (Far left) Maggie Shelby, B.S., E.M.R. Arkansas State University, S.I.U., St. Louis University. Special Education, 29 years. I would have more time to work in the community, take care of my grandchildren, and travel.” (Left) Shirley Masters, B.S.E., Southwestern Liberal Arts College, Northeast Missouri State, A.S.U., Special Education. Nine years. ”1 would pursue the hobby of manuscript writing.” Russell Crawford, B.S., Southeast Missouri State, University of Panama. An. Three-and-a-half years. ”1 would be an international an dealer.” (Left) Mrs. Buck, Special Education Aide. 25 Creating Useful Objects; (Right) Lynn Basham, B.S. University of Southern Mississippi. Industrial Arts. One year. I would probably be in business for myself. (Right) John M. Gale, B.S. University of Missouri. Agriculture. 34 years. I would farm, fish and travel. (Above) Franklin Dillion, B.S., M . Ed . , Oklahoma State, University of Arkansas. 13 years. I might do appliance repair, be a carpenter, or work for Sears. (Above) Fred Boyd, B.S., M. Ed. , Southwestern Oklahoma State, Central Missouri State. C.O.E. 11 years. 1 would be a truck driver, farmer, restaurant manager, grain elevator manager, commodity broker, etc. 26 Building Marketable Skills (Far left) Edna Chaffin. B.S. Southeast Missouri State. Business. 25 years. ”1 would probably do some type of office work, or 1 would like to try catering small parites. (Left) Roger Elliott, B.S. Southwest Missouri State. Business. Two years. I would probably be working as an accountant, or working in a bank, or working with teenagers or children in some capacity.” (Above) Rhonda Hogan, B.S.E., Southeast Missouri State. Business. Five years. I would stay home and eventually go to law school.” (Left) Carl Biggs, B.S., University of Missouri. Business. Eight years. ’I believe I would do accounting, especially income tax related.” (Left) Lloyd Block. B.S., M.A., Southeast Missouri State, University of Missouri. 15 years. Study Hall. ”1 would go into private business.” 27 Knowledge of the Past Skills and Strength For the Future Naialic Tale, B.S.E., Arkansas State University, University of Missouri. Seven years. I would probably be involved in some kind of civic work. Charles S. Evans, Social Studies Supervisor. B.S. in Education, Central Missouri State, Southeast Missouri State. Social Studies. Six years. I would work in business or industry or be a college professor. ” (Right) Carman Selby, B.S. in Education, Northeast Missouri State, U.S. Army War College, W.S. Army Command and General Staff College. History, Two years. ”1 would raise and show thoroughbred horses (hunters and jumpers).' ’ (Far right) Martha Johnson, B.S. in Physical Education, Bethel College. P.E. Ten years. I would go back to school to become a Physical therapist or go into a,recre-ational area. I also think it would be interesting to be a commercial photographer or a pilot.” 28 (Left) Barbara Combs, B.S. in Vocational Home Economics, Murray State University. Home Ec. 18 years. I would work for Disney World. (Above) Bunny Crowe, B.S. in Home Economics, Murray State. Home Ec. Five years. I would open a natural foods store and work with arts and crafts, selling them in the store, also. Hugh James, B.S.E., M.S.E., Arkansas State University, Central Missouri State. P.E. 14 years. I would be a commercial airline pilot or a wildlife biologist. ’' Marlene Rohde, B.S. in Vocational Home Economics Education, Southeast Missouri State. Home Ec. Five years. I would do about a million and one projects, I’ve been saving for ’someday’. 29 CHS Classes Find Unity in Rivalry CHS students spent most of their time in groups and classrooms roughly defined by grade levels. Although many classes were mixed with students of different grades, others were limited. Freshmen took Enlgish I, sophomores English II, juniors American History, and seniors - the brave ones -English IV. Freshmen were the newcomers, to be teased and directed in the halls. Sophomores were comfortable in the building and the classroom. Juniors were busy raising money, and seniors were dedicated to avoiding work. Rivalry existed among the classes, and was most evident during Spirit Week and in cheering Battle Cry at pep assemblies. For Spirit Week, each class tried to outdo the others in decorating a floor and showing pride in the Tigers. They kept their themes secret and refused to allow members of other classes on their floors. In Battle Cry each class tried tp out-shout the others to cheer the Tigers to victory. Each CHS student went out of his way to show pride in his class. But class-pride was school pride, after all. CHS students drew together to represent their school during North Central evaluation, Homecoming, and graduation. Their unity was as intense as their rivalry. 30 Remember? Life, it passes by fast. It seems like no time whenit was us watching the big kids, Driving their cars to school while we walked. When we were watching our older brothers and sisters walking across the stage, Just to get some old piece of paper. But now, look who's there! Those last few years fly by fast. Remember when we said, I wish I was out of school Well, | we're there and now we want to do it over. :v Well, my frx nd. we can't do that We have to wake up and be ready that are ai__ Hey everybody! ’ t’m those hi Let’s just not good friends and memories 32 I Seniors End Year With Laughter and Tears Senior Class Officers, left to right: Wendell McGill, Vice-President: Penny Flippo, Secretary: Beth Streete, Student Council Representative at Large; John Fike, President: and Karen Hopper. Treasurer. The End — The Beginning Seniors began the school year with the hope of experiencing a year to remember. Time had no sympathy; it passed by quickly with no time off to catch a breath. The beginning was marked with ordering invitations and memory books. It was followed by measuring for caps and gowns and getting collars and tassels for honor graduates. A banquet, the first for CHS, was for all seniors, but especially for those who would not be able to attend the senior party. A bus was taken to Blytheville and the banquet took place at the Ramada Inn. As the end became a reality everyone grew closer because each knew that they would never pass this way again. 33 Seniors Look TERESA YVONNE ALSTON VICTOR MATURE ALSTON KAREN LYNNE BALLENTINE MELINDA ANN BELL TIMOTHY WAYNE BOND RICKY ALLEN BRANDON JOSEPH WILLIAM BUSBY JAMES E. CAGLE, JR. BOBBY CARTER JOHN A. BROWN SANDRA GAIL BROWN KELLY ANN BRYANT tew to the Future MAXINE CARTER TINA DENISE CARTER CHARLES EDWARD CECIL MICKEY LEN CHURCHILL CLAYBORNE MALCOLM CONNOR III PEGGY COVINGTON CALEB WILLIAM LEWIS CURRIE II DAVID PAUL CURRIE ANDREW DARTY CATHERINE MARGARET DODD RENEE MORGAN DORMER STEVEN BRIAN DOTSON 35 Seniors Learn to TERRI LADONNE DOWDLE MORGAN JANAE ESTES JOHN DENVER FIKE PENNY DENISE FLIPPO GAYE ANNE FOX CONNIE DEE GARNER DARRYL LYNN GROOMS BARRY ALAN GUBIN JAMES EDWARD GUNNELS 36 JAY. W. HALL LAURA ACUFF HARDESTY JAMES MICHAEL HARMON Plan Ahead TONYA DAWN HATCH MARY ANN HENDRICKS TIMOTHY RILEY HILL STEPHEN EUGENE HOLLAND CASSIE MAE HOLMES HIRCLE DAVID HOPKINS KAREN SUE HOPPER DAVID WAYNE HOUSE TERRI LEA HUGHES ROBERT MAURICE HUNDHAUSEN SHARON HUNT CARL SANDERS HUTCHISON 37 Senior Year Passes CLEMMIE JONES JR. DEBRA ANN JONES DELBERT JONES MARIE JONES TUWANNA JEAN JONES FRANKLIN JOSEPH KASPER SHARON YVONNE LANGFORD NICKIE SUE LEE PATRICIA ANN LITTLES CAROL ANN MALONE DAVID MACK MANLEY david m. McClendon 38 RANDALL PERRY McDONALD WENDELL LEE McGILL CLAIRE ANNE McKASKLE KAY ANNETTE MEDLIN PARKER CHRISTAIN MEHRLE JR. JOSEPH MICHAEL MITCHELL TERESA MORGAN LAURA JEAN MOTT JAMES A. MOTTON JOHN WILLIAM NELSON II GERTRUDE NICHOLS ALVIN CALVIN TRUMON OATSVALL 39 CHS Seniors Know CYNTHIA SUSAN OBERBECK LAURA ANN PANKEY CHRISTIE ANN PARKINSON GLORIA DIANE PITTMAN DON H. PRATER WILLIE R. PRATHER VERNA S. RISNER WANDA FAYE RITTENBERRY BRYON GREGORY RUSSOM SUZANNE SELBY MARTHA CAROL SIDES MARY SUE SINGLETON 40 The Party's Over MARK LEO SKELTON JESSE LEE SMITH BYRON SCOTT SOUTH BONNIE BETH STREETE SCOTTY VAN TARPLEY. ARTHUR OLIVER TAYLOR JR. WILLIAM SMITH TAYLOR RUSSANNA LEA THOMPSON ROSA EVELYN THORNTON LAURIE ANN TILL REBECCA JOANN TURNER JO ANN UPCHURCH 41 Seniors Reach the End MARK FRANCIS WAGGONER LARRY G. WALLACE DEBORAH ELAINE WOODS Just Being Themselves — Teresa Morgan Maxine Carter Seniors Are Individuals Teresa Alston Mike Harmon Mark Waggoner David Manley and Tuwana Jones HOME • • •••• • • •••• • ••• • IM •••• MM • ••• •••• • • • • ••• • ••• • • • • ••• • •• • ••• CHS Seniors MaryAnn Hendricks and Sandy Hutchison Jimmy Gunnels Connie Gamer Sieve Dotson Terri Hughes Show Personality Tonya Hatch Kelly Bryant Randy McDonald and Jo Ann Upchurch Bill Taylor Renee Morgan Dormer and Tina Caner Sir i; 1 a Karen Ballentine Mickey Churchill Larry Wallace Laurie Till Cathy Dodd Johnny Nelson Beth Streete, Penny Flippo, Karen Hopper, and Barry Gubin Chris Mehrle Debbie Woods David Hopkins Christie Parkinson, Suzanne Selby, and Laura Pankey Calvin Oatsvall Peggy Covington Marie Jones Melinda Bell Verna Risner-Hawkins and Wanda Rittenberry Rickey Brandon Maurice Hundhausen Darryl Grooms Sharon Langford Laura Mott Andrew Dany Lest We Forget the Junior Class of 78' Remember the goals we strived to meet: The drawing together of friends and The lasting friendships that we made, The hard work of selling and Working in the hot concession stand. The broken-down popcorn machine; The sticky pands after pouring hundreds of Cokes: ose gaim w nnssed, yet wanted to ' How proud we were after winning Spirit Week three years in a row! All the work we did for one major goal: I’Southern Nights, the JunTor Senior Prom. ing all those Magnolia Blossoms. Juniors Work Hard Together Junior Class Officers, left to right: Allison Malin, reporter; Jeannie Ferrell, president: Linda Dorroh, vice-president. Kneeling: Kelley Churchill, treasurer; Sue Fike, secretary. Not Pictured: Pate Cagle, Student Council representative-at-large. For Juniors — the Busiest Year The busiest year of high school was a very successful one for the juniors. Members of the class chose their senior rings and received them in the latter part of the year. Perhaps the most dreaded task was working in the concession stand during football and basketball seasons. The atmosphere at half-time was one of confusion and active participation. The effort and confusion in the concession stand, along with the car-caddie sales, paid off in a beautiful prom. The juniors used as their theme, Southern Nights. The decorations included a Southern mansion, a river-boat, and many other features that displayed creativity on the part of the juniors and their sponsors. Music was supplied by Air Traffic Control of Memphis. Juniors established themselves in all areas relating to school - from classes to drama to sports. The talent they exhibited would play a major role in their upcoming senior year where they would set the example for the whole student body. Junior Year Promises Excitement and Hard Work Acuff. Andrew Adams, Melodie Agnew, Calvin Anderson, Connie Bard, Beverly Bates, Ray Bell, Patty Boyd, Doug Boyd, Linda Brooks, Kenny Burchard, Curtis Busby, Kathy Cagle, Pate Callens, John Carter, Katie Church, Debbie Churchill, Kelly Cooke, David Coram, Rhonda Crawford, Mary Ellen Davis, Charlie Davis. Linda 54 Dawson, Sterling Dean, Cheryl Dixon, Jewelline Dorroh, Linda Duda, Randy Donahoo, Barb Englehardt, Tameria Ferrell, Jeannie Fike, Sue Fullerton, Kevin Gibson, George Golden, Angie Green, Rosetta Greenwell, John Scott Harmon, Jerry Harris, Ricky Harrison, Kim Harrison, Lynn Hayden, Joe Hayden, Lee Ann Hill Shari Holland. Carol Holman, Sibyl Hopkins, Dorothy Hudgins, Kelly Isbell, Brenda Jean Isom, Paul 55 Jackson. Joann Jones. JoDawn King, Denis Langford, Jackie Ledbetter, Lisa Lee, Kenny Lee, Kevin Malin, Allison Mathenia, Brian McBride, Quitman McDonald, Gayle McDonald, Gwyn McGoughy, Donna McKinney, Dwight Medlin, Beth Mills. Allen Mills, Steve Mitchell, Mary Mitchum, Steven Moore, Laura Morgan, Frank Morgan, Phillip Moss, Lynn Motion, Takella 56 Juniors Combine Pleasure and Study Mullins, Mindy Oaisvall, Jaboe Palmer, Doug Patton, Mike Pery, James Peters, Greg Pierce, Lisa Pounder, Gerry Prather, Ronnie Pruiett, Billy Pruiett, Wanda Ragland, John Randall, Susan Redmond, Tracey Reeves, Edward Ricks. Ada Riney, Yvonne Roberson, Brenda Rodgers, Carol Ross, Benny Rudnick, Regina Scott, Robert 57 Juniors and Sponsors Enjoy Work in Concession Stand Shell, Thomas Simmons, Brad Singleton, Ruth Smith, Fondra Smith, Greg Smith, Lisa Tedder Spencer, Beth Stanfill, Preston Stepp, Anthony Swafford, Johnny Sweetman, Ricky Taylor, Charles Taylor, Donna Thrasher. Frank Traylor, Perry Treece, Steve 58 Tucker, Carol Turner, Jimmy Wallace, John Ward, Virginia Wells, Toni Wheeler, Tim Williams. John Williams, Leslie Wimberly, Karen Womack, Roberi Woods, Drunita Young, Lisa 59 Sophomore Success- For the sophomores all the mysteries of CHS had been uncovered and seen. ■ We had heard of the ways and customs, and now knew what they mean. We worked real hard when Spirit Week came. We didn’t win, but we had fun just the same. As the year progressed, the sophomores progressed too. We excelled athletically and scholastically, which we knew we would do. We faced each day with gladness and cheer For we knew we would have only one sophomore year. So we will go on through high school, but remember how great It was to be a sophomore in 77-78! ML i U i 60 Sophomores Take Life Easy Sophomore Class Officers as follows: Pres. Thad Wilson: Sec., Sherry Chaffin; Vice-Pres., Marla Crenshaw: and Treas., Parker Faulkner. (Not pictured: Reporter, Paul Starkey.) Sophomores Excel in All Areas Sophomores were the middle-of-the-roaders for CHS - too young to work on Prom and too old to be the newcomers. Behind them were the fears of a new environment and strange faces. They were able to devote themselves to the business of school. They united in class projects and school activities. Their devotion paid off when eleven of the twelve new Honor Society members were sophomores. Others excelled in golf, football, basketball, and tennis. The anticipation of becoming juniors grew stronger as the days rolled by. This meant getting better seats at the assemblies and most important of all, senior rings. Unlike the seniors, the sophomores welcomed the end of the year with open arms because the end meant another step up the ladder, but still a far cry from the top. 61 Abbott, Rosemary Adams, David Allen, Riley Anderson, Donny Bard, Sam Bell, Michael Bernard, Walter Berry, Billy Boulton, Kevin Boyd, Cathy Bradley, Roy Brandenburg, Beverley Brandon, Keith Brewer, Scott Brown, Eldon Bryant, George Bullington, Ann Bums, Myra Cagle, Kelly Campbell, Jerry Cecil, Eugene Chaffin, Sherry Chism. Scott Chitman, Richard Clark, Gary Claxton, Debbie Clayton, Kenny 62 Some Like to Work Some Like to Play Cole. Mike Collins, Julie Conley, Shirley Crenshaw, Chris Crenshaw, Marla Cunningham, Jon Dawson, Latricia Donovan, David Doris, Jeff Dorroh, Lawrence Dowdle, Tracey Driver, Connie Eledge, Bobby Elliott, James Faulkner, Parker Flowers, Frank Gibson, Tony Goff. Laurinda Green, Dennis Grooms, Jackie Gustafson, Cheryl 63 Sophomores Prefer Posing to Studying Hall, Tanya Hankins, Phyllis Harmon, Dennis Harris, Arthur Harrison, Kristy Hayes, Howard Haynes, Sandy Hill, Jeff Hill. Jimmy Hite, Ted Hollis, Mark Holmes, Virgil Holt, Donny Hopkins, Jesse Hopper, Carla House, Joe Hudgins, David Hundhausen, Angie Isabell, Jean Isable, Remona Isom, Pat Johnson, Anthony 64 Johnson. Betheria Johnson, Bily Johnson, Donnie Jones, Demetria Jordon, Paula Kenehan, DeAnn King, Janice Lackey, Tony Ledford, Joey Lynn, Linda Malone, Milch Malone, Perry Manuel, Shirley McClendon, Dickie McCoy, Tina McCullough, Caihy Mehrle, Susan Miller, Paula Mitchell, Toni Moore, Janie Moore, Tim Morris, John Morris, Mickey Motion, Victor Newton, Larry Oatsvall, Jeff Pankey, David 65 Parkinson, Laura Pierce, George Pierce, Patience Pike, Robyn Porter, Tom Powell, Billy Powell, Tony Pruiett, Debbie Reno, Johnny Roberson, Tressa Roberts, Mike Robinson, Kenneth Rodgers, Denise Rowell, Mickie Rushing, Carl Scott, Marion Selby, Anne Sellers, Johnny Singleton, Attie Smith, Debbie Smith, Sammy South, Patricia Spicer, Danny Stanfill, Debbie Stephenson, Mark Stepp, Tammy Streete, Ginny 66 Sophomores Found Time to Sit and Relax Sweetman, Tommy Sykes, Annetta Tate, Shonna Taylor, Delols Taylor, Mark Taylor, Mike Teeter, Judy Thomason, Melissa Tomlinson, Johnny Versey, Lawrence Waid, Randy Waldron, Lori Walker, Gary Walton, Brenda Ward, Mike Warren, Johnny Watkins, Jeff Webster, Terry White, Beverly Williams, Carlos Williams, Karen Williams, Sharon Wilson, Thad Wimberley, Jeff Woods, Sabra 67 Freshman Fun Sometimes they’re demons. At times they are saints. Their grammar is littered With hubs, nopes, and ain'ts. 4 They hate spelling te $, They think studying's DEAD They'd rather watch wrestling On TV instead. The note's they write down Are kept out sight. The dates they remember, Are on Saturday night, m When it comes to homework, They're all in the plot: They just shrug their shoulders, And say, ”1 forgot! Some swear that government Is their favorite class; Most just cross their fingers And pray they will pass. Their classroom behavior Is sure worth a mention. It's won them such honors As five days detention. They're artists and actors, Musicians and dreamers. Poets and athletes Dancers and schemers. Their freshman days are over. But have no fear; They'll be back as sophomores Again next year. Miss Pamela Christie Freshmen Find Home at CHS Freshmen Officers. From left: David Thompson. President: Lisa Barnett. Secretary-Treasurer, Mike Bernard. Vice-President: Not Pictured: Mark Johne-check, Reporter A New Experience The scared faces hopelessly lost amidst the corridors belonged to the freshmen. The fear of being a freshman, surrounded by strange people has been experienced by all. At first freshmen stand out, but by the end of the year no one can tell a freshman from anyone else. What they once feared they come to love. A get-acquainted dance was held for freshmen to get to know members of the student body. The whole year was filled with experiences that they would never forget. As the year went by the freshmen began to establish themselves in various clubs and organizations. By the end of the year they had heard lower classman so much that advancing a grade higher was nothing but a pleasure. The never-ending circle continues from year to year as newcomers arrive and seniors leave - but the memories will last forever. 69 Freshmen Congregate; Freshmen Participate Agnew, Reginald Alston, Clarence Anderson, Barbara Barham, Becky Barnett, Lisa Barnett, Melvin Bernard, Mike Bowens, Anthony Brandenburg, James Brandon, Mark Brannon, Teresa Brown, Rocky Bryant, Georgia Bryant, Jane Ellen Buckner, Earl Carleton, Kim Carson. Lisa Carter, Linda Chandler, Melissa Chandler, Mike Clark, Gina Claxton, Thana 70 Clayton, Angela Cobb, Tony Connor, Richard Covington, Jill Curtis, Rhonda Curtis, Tony Darty, Terry DeProw, Bryan Dinwoodie, Dennis Dodd, Brian Dotson, David Eledge, Sabra Estes, Micalan Ferrell, Christy Fields, Chris Fisher, Allen George, James Grubbs. Marshall Guy, David Guy, Ora Harrell, Byron Harris, Diana Harris, Eleanor Harris, Robert Henderson, Steve Henson, Glen Herren, Loretta 71 Henen, Teresa Holder, Susan Holt, Jacky Hopkins, Sandra Hudson, Betty Hutcheson, Lisa Jackson, Rosetta James, Penny Jean, Jimmie Johnecheck, Mark Johnson, Billy Johnson, Dorthea Johnson, Greg Johnson, Kenny Johnson, Melvin Johnson, Robin Johnson, Wendy Joiner, Helen Jones, Gretchen Jones, Kerry Jones, Selina Jones, Teresa Jones, Tim Jones, Tony 72 Freshmen Fears Become Involvement Jones. Zola Kam, Deleana Lane, Leroy Langford, Billy Lee, Brett Lee, Richard Leslie, Shirley Levels, Rickey Lollar, Ernestine Loman, Terry Lunbeck, Sherry Lyde, Clarence Lyde, Gilbert Mangrum, Veria Martin, Jimmy Maxwell, Lisa McCaig, Donna McCaig, Jean McCall, Johnny McCann, Kenny McTeman, Roblyn Medlin, Becky 73 Freshmen Take Pride in CHS Activities Medlin, Debbie Medlin, Lisa Meek, Susan Middlebrook, Michael Morris, Ann Mullins, Martha Nolan, Becky Nolan, Randy Oatsvall, Carl Oliver, Tangre Onley, Pat Owens, Randall Parkinson, Rhonda Pery, Shannon Phelps, Carolyn Prater, Michael Prather, Dennis Privett, Jerry Rhinehart, Nellie Rhinehart, Ricky Richardson, Leonard Reeves, Fran Reno, Phyllis Rodger, Ida Roe, Dale 74 Rushing, Mark Russell, Donna Sanchez, Grizel Scott, Terry Shepard, Herman Simmons, Gina Sims, Robert Skinner, Rondia Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Katie Smith, Robert Sweet, Dean Sykes, Ella Tate, Renee Taylor. Brian Taylor, Danny Thompson, David Traylor, Betsey Treece, Scott Tucker, Donald Washington, James Wilboum, James Williams, Shawn Woods, Clarence Woods, Yolanda Worsham, Sandie Young, Joyce 75 CHS Students Get Involved in School Organizations were a vital part of CHS. They provided students entertainment, as well as learning experiences outside of class. Many organizations, such as French Club, Spanish Club, FBLA, and FFA, reflected CHS classrooms in their programs, using skills learned in class as part of club activities. Many organizations invited speakers to meetings, took trips to banks or other businesses and planned service projects for school or community. Several organizations gave parties for themselves and guests, and almost every organization conducted at least one fund-raising activity. CHS students and teachers supported clubs by attending meetings, planning programs, and contributing money, as well as time. In the course of the year, faculty members and students supported the Junior class through the concession stand, bought tee-shirts from Honor Society, candy from Student Council and French Club, magazines from Spanish Club, school supplies and other items from FBLA, and donated egg cartons to Band. Students and faculty also showed their support of organization such as concert chorus or Harlequins Thespians by attending programs and plays presented periodically for the public. For students at CHS who wanted to get involved, an organization was available for everyone. Most students involved in organizations, said their involvement made school more enjoyable. They developed a feeling of respon-siblity toward each other, their organization, and CHS. 76 u Many Projects for Student Counci Student Council Members, Back row, from left: Arthur Taylor, Edward Reeves, John Ragland. Deann Kenehan, Gilbert Lyde. Second row: Debbie Medlin, Linda Boyd. Mr. Evans. Steve Holland, Byron South, Walter Bernard, Cathy McCullough. Connie Gamer. Marla Crenshaw, Barry Gubin. Third row: Rhonda Parkinson, Ann Morris, Cheryl Dean, Beth Streete, Frank Morgan, Sue Fike, Pate Cagle, Debbie Stanfill. Seated: Roblyn McTernan, Lisa Maxwell, Susan Merhle, Sherry Chaffin, Cathy Dodd. Penny Flippo. CHS Student Council was active in all school functions. The Council sponsored assemblies, dances, the lounge, a film festival, and several money-making projects. They also awarded a scholarship at the end of the year. Assemblies sponsored by Student Council included Installation, Homecoming, Student Council campaign , and as a special help, the Cotton Blossom. Council members were responsible for several things around CHS. They cleaned the lounge weekly and tried to arrange for the installation of a jukebox. They also took care of the activities board on the front lawn, and were in charge of raising and lowering the flag. In the spring. Council members held a road-block for Muscular Dystrophy, and they attended the Student Council Convention in Jefferson City. They also contributed funds to the school to improve the PA system in the gym, and donated money for Tiger Alley benches and plants. To close their busy year, Student Council held school-wide elections for CHS president and Vice-President. 78 otudent Council Officers, Back, 1-r: Beth Streete, Edward Reeves, Cathy Dodd, Scott Tarpley. Front: Penny Flippo, Cathy McCullough. Mr. Charles Evans (SC Sponsor) presents scholarship to David Manley. ___STATE PlMOFfS TIQERS VS JACKSOH THERE SAil rnM Student Council was responsible for changing the billboard in front of the high school. Outstanding Students From row, left to right: JoAnn Upchurch, Frank Kasper, Karen Hopper, Connie Garner, John Nelson, Gaye Fox, JoDawn Jones, Terri Hughes, Laurie Till, Laura Moore. Second row: Beth Streete, Allison Malin, Beth Spencer, Barry Gubin, Cheryl Dean, Pate Cagle, Ruth Singleton, Penny Flippo, Cindy Oberbeck, Christie Parkinson, Morgan Estes, Karen Ballentine. Third row: Brad Simmons, Joe Hayden. Edward Reeves, David Manley. Gayle McDonald, Mark Waggoner, Laura Pankey, and Tracey Redmond. Not pictured: Linda Dorroh, Randy McDonald, Sibyl Holman, Wendell McGill, Kelly Bryant. Barry Gubin awards an honorary NHS membership to Mr. Charles S. Evans, Social Studies Supervisor. Mr. Evans was chosen for his service to CHS. Barry Gubin speaks at Honor Society Installation. Join Honor Soci Karen Hopper gives Lawrence Dorroh his membership pin. Jo Ann Upchurch, NHS Reporter, lights a candle before the initia tion Newly inducted Honor Society members smile after the ceremony. From left: Bobby Eledge, Sherry Chaffin, Ginny Streete, Lawrence Dorroh, Cathy McCullough, Judy Teeter, Tommy Porter, Robyn Pike, Kelly Cagle. Kelley Churchill, Thad Wilson, and Scott Brewer. 81 I Is Parlent Francais French Club was busy during the year with events the French celebrate, as well as helping in school activities. At the beginning of the year, French Club members sold candy to raise money for their February breakfast and their own spring Banquet. In the fall club members helped Math Club and FT A decorate for the Homecoming Assembly and dance. At Christmas, members went carolling and learned about French celebrations. 1977-78 French Club Officers were Edward Reeves, president; Beth Streete, vice-president; Jeannie Ferrell, secretary; and Ruth Singleton, reporter. From left: Beth Spencer, Terry Scott, Gina Simmons. Larry Newton. Karen Hopper, Edward Reeves, Beth Streete, Jeannie Ferrell, Susan Meek. Gina Clark, Rhonda Curtis, Debbie Malin, Miss Paula Kirtlcy, sponsor. Kneeling: Christy Ferrell. Fran Reeves. Ann Morris, Becky Medlin, Ruth Singleton, and Kathy Busby. The French Club and the French classes combine their talents to perform before the Christmas Assembly. Debbie Medlin and Allison Malin practice crepe-making before the faculty breakfast. 82 ub Members Experience Culture CHS students joined Spanish Club to learn more about Spanish and Mexican cultures and language. A money-making project for the year was selling magazines. Club members attended meetings and enjoyed programs during the year, including slides from the 1977 summer trip to Mexico. At Christmas, Spanish Club members held a Mexican Christmas party, complete with pihata. Back row. from left: Tracey Redmond, Carl Rushing. Tom Porter. Barry Gubin. Mr. Bill Durham -sponsor. Front row, from left: Bob Eledge, Billy Berry, and Johnny Reno. 83 And the Ba CHS Band members worked hard throughout the year under a new director, Randall Blue, and an assistant director, Janet Gascoigne. Bands included concert marching band, two stage bands, and campus band. Marching Band was active during the fall at football games, and entered several marching contests. Stage bands performed during basketball season and at assemblies. Stage bands also participated in a Jazz Festival Workshop sponsored by the Southeast District and held at CHS. Concert Band members did well in competition, with several CHS musicians selected for All-Division and All-District bands. Concert band members also worked to get egg canons to improve accoustics in the band room. nd Played on . . . Back row, from left: Mike Bernard, Annette Medlin, Quitman McBride. Doug Boyd, Preston Stanfill, Jimmy Martin, Michael Taylor. Second row, from left: Anthony Stepp. Connie Gamer. Mary Ellen Crawford, Steve Holland. In front: Mr. Randall Blue, director. Back row, from left: Gina Simmons, David Thompson, Chris Crenshaw, Sherry Chaffin, John Nelson, Preston Stanfill. Walter Bernard, David Donovan, Quitman McBride, Howard Hayes, Mr. Randall Blue and Miss Janet Gascoigne - directors. Secondr row, from left: Kristy Harrison. Julie Collins. Debbie Stanfill, Mickie Rowell, Parker Faulkner, Johnny Sellars, Mitch Malone, Steve Treece, Jimmy Martin, Eugene Cecil, Scott Brewer, Jimmy Hill, Mike Taylor, Mike Bernard, Charles Cecil, John Ragland, Fran Reeves, David Pankey, Doug Boyd, Steve Holland. Johnny Reno, Mike Connor, Perry Malone, Ted Hite. Third row, from left: Lisa Barnett, Nickie Lee, Rhonda Curtis, Gina Clark, Christie Parkinson, Morgan Estes, Clay Connor, Rhonda Parkinson, James George, Brett Lee, Tammy Stepp, Mary Ellen Crawford, Kim Carlton, Roblyn McTernan, Anthony Stepp. Tom Porter, Ann Morris, Michaelann Estes. Front row, from left: Jo Dawn Jones. Becky Medlin, Jane Ellen Bryant, Angie Hundhausen, Connie Garner, Lisa Maxwell, Sabra Eledge, Cheryl Dean, Christie Ferrell, and Debbie Medlin. 84 Marching Band involved a great deal of time and effort on the part of everyone. Once on the field, the band was directed by Drum Major, Connie Garner, who controlled the band's maneuvers and their music. The majorettes followed the drum major and entertained at half-time with their batons. Flag corps members also entertained at halftime, twirling red and white flags in routines timed to the music. Rifle corps members presented arms and also took pan in marching and routines. After the marching season, majorettes, rifle corps, flag corps, and drum major joined Concen Band with their instruments for the rest of the year. Drum Majorette - Connie Dee Garner Line Majorettes - Debbie Stanfill and Mary Ellen Crawford Head Majorette - Sherry Chaffin Rifle Corps, clockwise: Deann Kenehan, Rhonda Parkinson, Ann Morris, and Marian Scott. Flag Corps, from left: Lisa Maxwell, Jo Dawn Jones, Julie Collins, Susan Mehrle, Carol Rodgers, Kristy Harrison, and Laura Hardesty. Concert Chorus Achieves Excellence Concert Chorus provided CHS with vocal music at assemblies throughout the year, as well as performing for the community. Chorus members also gained recognition for CHS in vocal music competition at District and State levels. An outstanding girls' trio and several other concert chorus members received top ratings at the Southeast District Contest in the spring. The trio, seniors Tuwana Jones, Christie Parkinson, and junior Carol Rogers, won recognition in the State Contest also. Mrs. Polly Masters, Concert Chorus director, presents music cer-Uficates at Awards Assembly. May 18. Mrs. Masters gives last minute instructions to Concert Chorus members before their performance at graduation. 86 Back row, from left: Caleb Currie, Roy Bradley, Virgil Holmes, Sterling Dawson, Carol Rogers. Brenda Roberson, Shannon Pery, Cassie Holmes, Phyllis Reno. Paul Starkey, Rocky Brown, Phillip Morgan, Debra Jones, Karen Wimberley, Becky Nolan, Tuwana Jones. Second tow, from left: Leroy Lane. Ricky Harris, Robert Scott, Tressa Robertson, Virginia Ward, Carl Oatsvall. Kerry Jones, Dennis Harmon. Sandra Hopkins. Susan Holder, Lisa Pierce, Jackie Grooms, Pauls Miller. Front row, from left: Robert Brooks, Mike Roberts. James Brandenburg, Gary Clark, Beverly Brandenberg, Carol Holland, Mindy Mullins. Rickey Rhinehart, Danny Spicer, John Morris. Gertrude Nichols. Sabra Woods. Peggy Covington. Gary Clark accompanied Concert Chorus during the Christmas Assembly. Concert Chorus performed at CHS several times during the year, both in assemblies and for special evening concerts. At Thanksgiving and Christmas, Concert Chorus members prepared music appropriate to the season. At Baccalaureate, the Chorus members sang, I Have Only One Life To Live.” At Graduation on the football field Concert Band accompanied Concert Chorus in a fine performance of The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Concert Chorus members presented special evening performances, featuring outstanding vocal music students, and Concert Chorus member Christie Parkinson received the Music award at Graduation. Staff Wi-ings Cut Rag With sixty-two students and one teacher, the TIGER RAG staff had their ups and downs. Sometimes they had too much copy and sometimes they did not have enough. Staff members found people to interview , pictures to take, stories to write and to type, copy to proofread and to lay out, and headlines to write. All of this had to be completed and sent to the newspaper office to beat that Friday deadline. In addition, some of the journalism students helped write and lay out the special page which promoted the play, ' ’ Flowers For Algernon. The final edition of the TIGER RAG was an eight page spread paying honor to the Seniors of 1978. The last edition was a major improvement over the first and reflected the hours of hard work and learning throughout the year. Miss Tamsen Whistler, sponsor, supervises the lay out. These first hour and second hour journalism classes are not camera shy. They do not shy away from work, either. Not pictured: The fifth hour journalism class. 88 CHS Students On the Air CHS in Concert was the practice-time for Radio Writing, a class designed to provide students with first-hand information about broadcast journalism. Air-time for the two-hour music and news program was donated by local radio station, KCRV. Broad- caster Danny Nelson offered patient assistance to students and their advisor, Miss Nancy Richardson. Station Manager Cleat Stanfill spoke to the class about radio and responsiblity. David Hopkins, recipient of the Radio Award, takes a moment from CHS Disc jockey Jesse Smith spins records at KCRV. in Concert” to smile for the camera. Senior James Motton checks Iris agenda before the show begins. Radio Advisor, Miss Nancy Richardson, checks the schedule at KCRV 89 Staff of Two Tries Harder THE COTTON BLOSSOM staff was unique this year. Because of scheduling conflicts and prerequisites, only two students were enrolled in photojournalism, the class which prepared the yearbook. They planned the yearbook, laid out the pages, and learned to work in the darkroom, but they needed help. Their main source of help was senior Barry Gubin, who took more than half the pictures in the yearbook and developed them himself. He attended most sports events, assemblies, and several other special activities. He also took many of the senior personality pictures. Many other people acknowledged in the back of the yearbook also helped the staff in several ways. They wrote copy, worked in the darkroom, laid out pages, proofread, and offered advice and support to the advisor and staff. Barry Gubin receives journalism certificate at the Honor Recognition Assembly. Miss Tamsen Whistler, advisor, and Cathy Dodd check lists for 1977 yearbook in the fall. Back row. from left: Barry Gubin. Gayle McDonald. Tim Wheeler. Front row: Laurie Till, Gwyn McDonald, and Kelley Churchill. Photo Club Spends Time in the Dark This year the Photo Club brought something unusual to CHS. The club, with the help of several judges, sponsored a photography contest. The contest was divided into two groups with two categories in each group. The groups were faculty of District 18 and CHS students. The photographers could submit black and white or colored pictures to be judged individually. The Photo Club hoped to make the photography contest an annual event. Other projects included taking pictures of leaves and trees in the fall, and demonstrations of darkroom techniques by Mr. Bill Durham. Mr. Durham also discussed and demonstrated the special photographic technique of solarization. Photo Club was open to any student interested in photography. Advisors were Mr. Bill Durham, Spanish teacher; and Miss Tamsen Whistler, English and journalism teacher. Please knock before entering! So that's what's behind that door! 91 Experience Art! An Club members enjoyed learning as much about an as possible. One project for the year was their Homecoming entry, Erase the Bulldogs, for which they won a prize. Another project was helping decorate for Homecoming Assembly, and several an club members also helped with Prom and Cotton Blossom. An Club sponsor Mr. Russell Crawford freely offered his talents to other clubs, including the Sophomore Class, the Junior Class, and the Student Council. At the end of the year, An Club and An I classes held an an show, including work in water color, perspective drawings, sculpture, and human forms. All faculty and students who attended the show hoped the exhibition would become a yearly event. Mr. Russell Crawford, Art Club Sponsor, awards a blue ribbon to one of his student's prize winning drawings. Student art reflects creativity through a sense of humor. Art Club Members, Back row, from left: Tim Wheeler, Dickie McClendon, James Elliott, Mr. Russell Crawford, sponsor. Kneeling: Guy Prater, David Dotson. 92 Cassie Holmes has the right idea about libraries. She is enjoying browsing through one of the books on display at the Library Club's Open House Book Fair. Library Club Thinks Reading Is Fun Library Club members helped in the library by checking books in and out and by replacing them on shelves. Club members learned how libraries are run, and the types of information they contain. Members also aided other students in locating materials they needed and in using the card catalogue. At Christmas, the club decorated a tree for the school, which stood in view of the front door, just inside the library. Club members also helped set up displays in the library during the year. They sponsored a book fair, and they held an afternoon tea for the faculty. Library Club advisor was Mrs. Judy Roberts, librarian. Back row, from left: Tanya Hall, Annetta Sykes. Mrs. Judy Roberts - librarian and sponsor. Front row, from left: Ella Sykes, Beverly White, and Georgia Bryant. 93 Math Club Members Are Calculators The CHS Math Club participated in various school related activities this year. Meeting once a month, the club enjoyed a variety of programs, including guest speakers, who discussed such topics as the relationship between chemistry other sciences and math. During Homecoming Week, the Math Club assisted in decorating the stage for the morning assembly. In the spring, the career math class toured Brown Shoe. Each student was afforded an opportunity to see practical application of mathematical skills. In May, the Math Club had an opportunity once again to visit the planetarium at Lambuth College in Jackson, Tennessee , but they were unable to attend. Math Club sponsors were Mrs. Rose McKillip and Mr. J. Y. Miller. Math Club Members, from left: Shari Hill. Mrs. Rose McKillip - sponsor. Rhonda Coram. Mr. J. Y. Miller - sponsor, and Carl Foster. A display of knowledge for math club members to absorb. 94 New Club at CHS DECA Creates Interest in Work-Study Program DECA Members, Back row, from left: Toni Wells, Laura Hardesty, Teresa Alston, Debbie Woods. Sandy Brown, Wanda Rittenberry, Ricky Sweetman. Front row, from left: Mickey Churchill, Mr. Fred Boyd - sponsor, Maurice Hundhausen, Danny Webster. Charles Cecil, Benny Ross. and Kenny Lee. DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) had an interesting first year. They began in the fall with an inspirational conference at Six Flags, where they met other DECA members from all over the state and heard speakers on various topics. During late October and November, DECA sponsored a sales project, and during Christmas members worked in a booth outside Wal-Mart wrapping pack-agges for community members. In the spring, members were to attend competitive events, but snow prevented their travelling. Later in the spring, members held a banquet to celebrate the endof their first year. Officers were Teresa Alston, president; Tonya Hatch, vice-president: Tameria Englehart, secretary; Steve Dotson, treas. Darryl Grooms, reporter; and Greg Russom, parliamentarian. 95 FFA Grows Farmers Future Farmers (FFA) concerned themselves with projects involving agriculture. Group projects included a visit to the soil center in Portageville, a visit to the Mid-South Fair, and construction of picnic tables and barbeque pits as a money making project. Several FFA members participated in a soil judging contest at Campbell, and others entered speech competition. Members also had individual projects in agriculture or mechanics. Three FFA members attended the state convention in Columbia, and six FFA members received awards for exceptional work in various areas. Future farmers learn from the old ways. From left: Mike Taylor. Brian Mathenia. Jesse Hopkins, Roy Sykes. Anetta Sykes. John Callens, Steve Treece. Phillip Morgan. Maurice Hundhausen, Tommy Sweeiman, Thomas Shell. Joe House, Jeff Hill. Front row: Mr. John Gale - advisor, Jimmy Cagle. Danny Matters, Billy Powell, and Parker Faulkner. 96 FHAH as a Year to Remember Lisa Medlin, Jackie Grooms, Kim Harrison, Marla Crenshaw, Selina Jones, Special guests enjoy the Children's Party. Helen Joiner, Mrs. Combs. Second row: Kristy Harrison, Janice King. Annetta Sykes, and Lisa Carson. Future Homemakers of America (FHA) remained active throughout the year. Many of their projects involved service to the school, beginning with their welcome-to-freshmen tours and refreshments at registration. Other activitieshelpful to the school included sponsorship of the county Sew with Cotton contest, and serving at two banquets. The first banquet was for CHS faculty, administration and the school Board to welcome the North Central Association Visiting Committee evaluating our school. The second banquet was the annual spring meeting of the Caruthersville Community Teachers Association (CCTA). Other FHA projects were a Mother-Daughter Taste Fair and a Children's Party. Retired teacher and former FHA sponsor, Mrs. Janice Pinion, was a special guest at the Taste Fair, along with members of the Caruthersville Homemakers Club. FHA presented a gift to Mrs. Pinion for her work with them, and acted a short skit about her. JTtA members freshmen with punch and cookies. Future Teachers Explore a Profession Future Teachers provided CHS students an opportunity to have actual classroom teaching experiences. Club members selected from their preferred subject areas or grade levels, K-8. The students then received their assignments at the beginning of the first semester but could change classes at the beginning of the second. Each member was allowed to leave campus during stud-yhall to attend his assigned class. Being an assistant to the classroom teacher was their major concern, but some future teachers were given the added responsibility of individual tutoring, small group teaching, and leading class instruction. The Future Teachers played an important role in helping to decorate the stage for the Homecoming Assembly. FTA members also served as tour guides for Open House on Parent-Teacher day. The tools of the trade. Back row. from left: Steve Treece, Miss Sandra Barnes - advisor, Gayle McDonald, Andrew Darty. Front row, from left: Terri Dowdle, Jeannie Ferrell, and Maryann Hendricks. Not pictured: Angie Golden, Patti Bell, Linda Davis, Steven Mills, Tim Wheeler, and Regina Rudnick. 98 FBLA Succeeds in Business Back row, from left: Mrs. Rhonda Hogan, Mr. Carl Biggs - advisors, Russanna Thompson, Wanda Rittenberry. Carol Rogers, Brenda Walton. Laura Pankey, JoAnn Upchurch, Mrs. Edna Chaffin, Mr. Roger Elliott - advisors. Second row - from left: Anne Selby, Suzanne Selby, Sandra Brown, Susan Randall. Seated: Tina McCoy, Christie Parkinson, Kelly Bryant, Morgan Estes, and Laurie Till. Sponsors make last-minute check of FBLA car before the Homemaking parade. Future Business Leaders worked throughout the year. One service theyprovided the school was the bookstore, where students could buy pencils, pens, and paper for reasonable prices, before school and at noon. FBLA members participated actively in school functions, including Homecoming. They met monthly in the evenings, and heard speakers involved in various aspects of business. Club members also travelled to observe different companies in action. Several FBLA members participated in contests at District and State level, including accounting, machine transcription, and posters. 99 Harlequins Thespians First row, left to right: Mr. Neely Mitchell, Angie Golden. Jo Dawn Jones, Lisa Maxwell, Grizel Sanchez, Susan Meek, Jane Ellen Bryant, Lisa Barnett, Laura Moore, Tommy Porter, Byron Harrell. Second row: Penny Flippo, Terri Hughes, Ruth Singleton, Kelly Churchill, Linda Dorroh, Jeannie Ferrell, Cheryl Dean, Gayle McDonald, Gwyn McDonald, JoAnn Upchurch, Annette Medlin, Allison Malin. Third row: Gina Simmons, Christy Ferrell, Ann Morris, Gina Clark, Kim Carleton, Karen Hopper, John Fike, Randy McDonald, Claire McKaskle, Mary Ann Hendricks. Fourth row: Becky Medlin, Pate Cagle, Debbie Medlin, Rhonda Curtis, Russanna Thompson, Beth Streete, Terri Dowdle, Linda Davis, Fran Reeves, Roblyn McTeman. Fifth row: Walter Bernard, Andrew Darty, Tina McCoy, David Currie, Connie Gamer. Frank Kasper, Dee Ann Kenehan, Ginny Streete, Debbie Stanfill, Cathy McCullough. Sixth row: Tracey Redmond, Sue Fike, Edward Reeves, Linda Boyd, Sybil Holmon, Sherry Chaffin, Mary Ellen Crawford. 100 Mr. Mitchell and Claire direct the play, Flowers for Algernon. Cathy Dodd works on the construction of the play. Create N ew Worlds Byron South checks the flats backstage. Harlequins and Thespians had a busy year under the supervision of Mr. Neely Mitchell. They initiated new members and they worked hard producing pep skits every Friday during football season, and preparing for Homecoming assembly. Then came time to produce a Christmas play that would reach the heart of every child at Southside and Westside schools. The play was unique because it required a moveable set and was not written by students. After Christmas came the difficulties in raising enough money to produce Flowers for Algernon. Everyone worked hard to sell tickets, and to complete assignments on various crews, but they had a good time doing everything. Harlequins and Thespians had a year to remember. Sandy Hutchison works hard with the lighting equipment. 101 Scott Tarpley receives Best Actor award from Mr. Mitchell. Two Squads of Cheerleaders Bring Spirit to Sports For the first time, Caruth-ersville had 14 cheerleaders divided into two squads. Only one, Pearl Isom, represented the senior class. Squad 1: Cheryl Dean, captain; Kelley Churchill, cocaptain; Ruth Singleton, Laura Moore, Sabra Eledge, Pearl Isom, and Sabra Woods. Squad 2: Gwyn McDonald, captain; Tracey Dowdle, Carla Hopper, Mindy Mullins, Kathy Busby, and Yolanda Woods. The squads cheered alternate nights for both boys' and girls’ teams. Cheerleaders point to the sky for a good year. Cheerleaders provided plenty of pep at the Soap Game. CHS cheerleaders Keep on Truckin! The cheerleaders held a banquet for the football boys, and also baked cookies for them at Christmas. They made spirit posters for basketball and football. The sponsors this year were Miss Lynette Tabor and Miss Susan Am. Their cheers bring music to our cars. 102 Cheryl Dean, Laura Moore, Sabra Eledge, Ruth Singleton, Sabra Woods, and Mindy Mullins,4 athy Busby, Gwyn McDonald, Yolanda Kelly Churchill. Woods, Ginny Streete, Tracey Dowdle, and Carla Hop- per. Varsity C Members, from left to right, back row: David Hopkins, Brad Simmons, Thad Wilson, John Ragland, Chris Mehrle, David House. Wendell McGill, Charles Davis, Kenny Clayton. Third row: Ruth Singleton, Jimmy Gunnels. Arthur Taylor. Pate Cagle, Randy McDonald. Mike Harmon, and Mike Mitchell. Second row: JoAnn Turner, Beth Spencer, Cathy Dodd. Beth Streete, Penny Flippo, Byron South and Linda Dorroh. Front: Bill Taylor. 103 Activities Add Zest to CHS The activities CHS students enjoyed during the year reflected their varied interests. Assemblies of all kinds provided a break in the day, and occasional dances added excitement to the weekends. The lounge was open to juniors and seniors, while Sadie Hawkins Day was a relaxing change for all. Assemblies ranged from the humorous to the serious, with music and pep assemblies in-between. Some assembliesprovided pure entertainment, while others, such as Black History, music and advertising assemblies offered information and cultural enrichment as well. School sponsored dances included an end-of-summer-get-together, along with Homecoming, Cotton Blossom, and Prom. Homecoming took place in the fall, Cotton Blossom in February, and Prom in the spring. Lounge was a place to relax, drink sodas, and talk. It was an activity restricted to juniors and seniors, but another activity, Sadie Hawkins Day, was open to all. Sadie Hawkins Day was sponsored by Student Council, and students and faculty together participated. Although all activities helped make school life more pleasant, Sadie Hawkins Day reflected more than other activities the unity which could exist at CHS. 104 105 School Begins Again Terri and MaryAnn register for the last time. Seniors are clowning around, as usual. Mr. Mitchell looks busy at registration. Student Council Vice-President Cathy Dodd hands out welcome-back-to-school letters and CHS handbooks. The beginning of school has different meaning for different people. For freshmen it's a brand new adventure that starts out a bit scary. For sophomores and juniors it's just another year of work, work, and more work. Finally, for seniors it's the year they’ve, all been waiting for since the first day of first grade. But when they're out on their own the first thing that will come to mind is There’s No Place Like Home. Yearbooks Bring Memories Karen Hopper and Lee Ann Hayden will take their eyes off their books only for a moment. ”Casanova Bond strikes again! You sign my book, and I'll sign yours. Seniors make excellent camera hogs. 107 V A 4 Laura and Cindy, what seems to be so interesting? Assemblies — in Routine Cheerleaders do their best to bring pep to CHS. Fine Breaks Teresa Alston moderates the Cotton Blossom Assembly. The jury listens attentively as the defense states his case in the Andersonville trial. Assemblies at CHS varied from pep to Thanksgiving and from a screwball to a folk singer-comedienne . Other assemblies included Student Council, Black History, Cotton Blossom, Christmas, Homecoming, and Honor Recognition. Assemblies were important to CHS because they gave a break from regular classes, and provided entertainment for both students and faculty. CHS students participated in several assemblies. At Christmas and Thanksgiving, vocal and instrumental music students showed their talents. In other assemblies, students displayed acting ability, and everybody had a chance to show spirit at pep assemblies. Contract assemblies also involved students - as a jury in a court trial, and as assistants for other programs. I Outstanding Students Honored More than 100 CHS students received awards at the Honor Recognition Assembly May 18. Faculty members presented various depanmental, club, and athletic awards. Several students received more than one award. Sophomore Latrecia Dawson earned the Biology Award, as well as two trophies in basketball. Senior Barry Gubin received several awards and was commended as the top student in his class since the seventh grade. Mr. Hutchison recognized Honor Graduates, and Mr. Parkinson presented Honor Roll Certificates. Several teams presented trophies to the school. Following the awards and presentations, out-going Student Council President Scott Tarpley announced the 1978-79 Student Council President and Vice-President, Doug Boyd and John Ragland. Senior Barry Gubin accepts the Math Award from Mr. Wilson. Barry also received the Chemistry Award, a journalism certificate, and was recognized as the top student in his class. Mrs. Polly Masters presents music awards to an outstanding trio, Carol Rogers, Tuwana Jones, and Christie Parkinson. 110 Scoit Tarpley and Cathy Dodd lead the seniors as the student body stands in their honor. Coach Block presents Best All-Around Athlete Award to Brad Simmons. Mr. John Gale presents award for Best Agriculture-Related Project to Phillip Morgan. Also receiving agriculture awards are, from left to right. Danpy Maners, Jerry Harmon. Billy Powell, Steve Treece, and Parker Faulkner. Ill Toys Take Over The two soldiers help Clumsy Sunny to her feet. Cathy McCullough works hard to make Claire a ragdoll. An evil toymaker, some magic dust, a locked trunk, and a curious doll delighted ele- ■ mentary and high school students in The Toys Take Over Christmas. Cast members for the play: Claire McKaskle ---------------------- Sunny Linda Davis------------------------------Tina Edward Reeves------------------------Toymaker Mark Stephenson-----------------------Soldier Randy McDonald------------------------Soldier Roblyn McTeman------------------------Soldier Tracey Remond---------------------------Clown Andrew Darty-------------------------Customer Pate Cagle---------------------Santa Claus DeAnn Kenehan----------------Fairy Princess The toymaker made marvelous toys but refused to sell them. He gave his dolls life but deprived them of hearts. After they found hearts for themselves in the trunk, the dolls wore them and defied the toymaker. Furious, the toymaker tried to regain his power by defeating Santa Claus in an election. The toy-maker cheated, however, and the audience cheered for Santa. The toys await their master's command. Christmas! Ruth Singleton studies Andrew’s face to get the perfect touch. Mark looks very amused by Sherry Chaffin’s make-up job. Ginny Streete and Jeannie Ferrell turn Pate Cagle into Santa Claus. 113 The whole toy store smiles for joy when they learn to ’’have a heart. ” Flowers for Algernon Mrs. Mooney (Sue Fike) looks at Charlie's (Scott) mouse. Algernon. a large cast worked together to bring to CHS a most spectacular play. Flowers for Algernon. Under the direction of Mr. Neely Mitchell and student director Claire McKaskle, the Drama Department proudly presented this year's play, Flowers for Algernon. The lead pan was Charlie Gordon portrayed by Scott Tarpley. The play was in direct contrast to plays produced in the last few years, because it was a totally serious work. It was the story of a retarded man who was given intelligence through an operation, but lost it. Another unique aspect of the play was its complexity. Set construction was difficult because the play included 47 scene changes to be made rapidly and quietly. Cast members were: Charlie Gordon, Scott Tarpley; Alice Kinian, Tracey Redmond; Dr. Strauss, Pate Cagle; Professor Nemur, Edward Reeves; Mother, Annette Medlin; Father and Barber, Randy McDonald; Gina and Child Norma, JoAnn Upchurch; Nurse and Ellen, Sherry Chaffin; Lab Assistant, John Morris; Wel-berg Sisters, Debbie Stanfill and DeAnn Kenehan; Mrs. Mooney, Sue Fike; Mrs. Donner, Ann Morris; Bakery employee, Mark Stephenson and Byron Harren; Mrs. Nemur, Linda Davis; Mrs. Feldman, Mary Ellen Crawford; Doris, Patty Bell; Norma, Laura Moore; Teenage Charlie, Tommy Porter; Little Charlie, Reid Bruton. 114 Charlie (Scoti) kneels by Algernon's grave An Outstanding Success Father (Randy) and Mother (Annette) in a flashback scene with Little Charlie (Reid). Front row, left to right: Cathy Dodd, JoDawn Jones, Sibyl Holman, Grizell Sanchez. 2nd row, left to right: Karen Ballentine, Mary Ann Hendricks, Linda Dorroh, Ginny Streete, Beth Streete, Penny Flippo, Gayle McDonald, Kelly Churchill, Jane Ellen Bryant, Laurie Till, Gwyn McDonald. 3rd row, left to right: Byron South, John Fike, David Currie, Andrew Darty, Debbie Medlin, Becky Medlin, Susan Meek, Tonya Hatch, Terri Hughes, Jeannie Ferrell. The Welleburg Sisters (Debbie and DeAnn) worry more about their money being spent than helping Charlie. Also pictured is Dr. Strauss (Pate), and Professor Nemur (Edward) and Mrs. Nemur (Linda). Mother (Annette) hysterically attempts to stab Charlie while Norma (Laura) tries to stop her. , . Dummy Goes Up in Smoke Look at the crowd of dummies. Charles Davis and his friend (the Incredible Hulk) cheer for the Tigers. 4 Senior football players await the burning of the dummy. 116 A Week of High Spirits Spirit Week was exciting and competitive. Each class chose a theme and decorated a floor to support the Tigers. Freshmen designed Peanuts'' characters to root for the Tigers on the third floor. Sophomores created Star Wars on the second floor, and Juniors conducted Operation: Victory on the first floor. Seniors created cats on skateboards Rolling to a Victory near the gym. The Class of 1979 won overall for the third year in a row. Competition was stiff, but the main point was to support the team and enjoy Homecoming. Although the Tigers lost to Chaffee, Spirit Week was a success, and the whole school was behind the Tigers. The remains of the Tiger season. 117 Cry for Victory! The theme of the Homecoming Assembly this year was Funeral for the Bulldogs. Many students participated in the skit, and it left a very good impression on the audience. The most exciting part of the assembly included the whole student body. This was their chance to scream their hearts out for the team they love - the Tigers! Each class brought a banner to the assembly to represent themselves. Later, they were judged to see which class did the best job. There was something different this year concerning the banners: seniors didn't have one. According to them, they already kpew they were the best without being judged. Who knows? They may have been right! The Force was with the Sophomores. Freshmen show the rest of the school their talent. 118 Reviving Bulldog tells Reverend Reeves. Tigers are the best! Candidates and Tigers Last but not least, come the Homecoming candidates modeling their casual wear. The first candidate is Claire McKaskle escorted by David House, 74. Claire is indeed happy tonight. The second candidate is Gaye Fox escorted by John Fike, 68. Gaye looks relaxed and comfortable, despite the excitement she must be feeling. The third candidate is Cathy Dodd escorted by Scott Tarpley, 23. If that isn’t a happy look we don't know what is The fourth candidate is Beth Streete escorted by Kevin Kulpeksa, 77. Beth looks very fashionable in her three-piece outfit. Finally, we come to Mary-Ann Hendricks escorted by Arthur Taylor 22. Mary Ann looks very poised as she awaits the crowning. The 1977-78 Homecoming Queen was Claire McKaskle. Her picture speaks for itself. IT 1)9 MISS CLAIRE McKASKLE CROWNED 1978 HOMECOMING OUEEN We Love the Tigers! Freshmen summed up everyone's feelings with the car - We Love the Tigers! Pep played an important part in the 1977-78 school year. Everyone took an interest in school activities. Most of the emphasis was on the football boys who had an outstanding season. The Student Body stood behind them until the very end. This page is to honor the fans. Basketball was exciting too, with the A and B teams both taking trophies. We had bonfires, parades, pep assemblies, and special activities to promote pep. Of course, this wasn't the first year for these events, but it had to be the most exciting. In football, basketball, tennis, and track, everyone agreed; it was the Year of The Cat! Football boys prepared themselves by taking part in the cheers. TIGERS , .Umov THERE SA. N0..12 TiM Vo. Cheerleaders played an important part in pepping up CHS took pride in the Tigers' accomplishments, the student body. 121 Black History Week Debra Jones begins the assem- Tuwana Jones narrates the skit, bly with a song. These young ladies entertained the audience with It's Just My Salvation. Caleb and Tuwana sing Make This World a Better Place. 122 Progress Unlimited! Principal, Joe Parkinson, gives his highly respected last words at the conclusion of the assembly. Progress Unlimited!” was the theme for the 1978 Black History Assembly. During the assembly, CHS students presented a play which tested the talents of many. The play concerned a young man who had visited a principal’s office frequently. He expected a lecture for his latest escapade, but was, instead, given a chance to prove himself. The young man decided to join other students in performing for talent scouts. He met the challenge he had set for himself in performing. Although he was not chosen, he was happy for those who were, and he saw new meaning in what he had thought was his own hopeless future. Mrs. Carrie Harris, a parent, helped students with the play. 123 Ronnie Prather and Alvin Harris get down’ to the music. Students relax while the band takes a break. Wendell McGill and Dana Morgan enjoy the music. Beth Spencer, Jimmy Gunnells. Brad Simmons, Cynthia Dorroh, Kelley Churchill and Wayne Knott pose while they rest their feet. Cotton Blossom music was provided by a disco-jockey. 124 1978 Cotton Blossom candidates and escorts await the announcement of Cotton Blossom Queen. Cotton Blossom Successful Paul Isom and Gertrude Nichols take time for a picture. Robert Womack and Jackie Grooms smile for the camera. 125 Cotton Blossom: Look at the Queen and Her Court Connie looks poised in her formal. A big smile from our new queen, Connie Gamer. Connie Gamer and escort John Fike observe A moment they will always remember. CHS Students and Faculty Students and teachers stand in line to buy hot dogs from Student Council members. The wheelbarrow race is on. It doesn't look like anyone is going to make it! These camera hogs are having fun, eating. The Beverly Hill Clampets have moved to CHS. A country cutie teacher English IV (Miss Sandra Barnes) 128 Enjoy Sadie Hawkins Day A mad scientist has hit the Chemistry room. (Miss Lyn ette Tabor) Student Council members do a good job cooking those delicious hot dogs. The Sophomore and Junior classes pulled against Freshman and Senior classes. Wonder who won! Sadie Hawkins day, sponsored by Student Council, was full of fun, food, games and music. Teachers and students engaged in wheelbarrow races, sack races and a tug-of-war. Student Council members grilled hot dogs until they ran out and sold Cokes to thirsty participants. Teachers and students won prizes for their original attempts at Sadie Hawkins apparel. Straw hats, corn-cob pipes, boots, and bandanas were prominent. After the fun was over, many wished CHS had more days when students and teachers were as relaxed. 129 Brad Simmons places first in the sack race. Three Teams Compete Campaign manager Beth Spencer and vice-presidential candidate Linda Dorroh listen attentively. Student Council candidates await the election results. Reeves - Fike campaign was under the direction of Connie Garner. 130 for Council Leadership Doug gives his winning speech. Vice-President Ragland speaks to the Brad gives his speech on school pride. student body. Randy portrays Chubby from The Little Rascals. 131 Pate Cagle - his usual self. Juniors Decorate The Juniors worked hard to make Prom a big success and what a success it was!! Time for play and a pose for the camera. Barb Dunahoo, Allison Malin, Beth Spencer, Mary Ellen Crawford, Cheryl Dean, Ruth Singleton, and Angie Golden, with the rest of the Juniors, enjoyed the hard work that went along with the responsibilities. Their creativity and excellent displays proved to be a breath-taking spectacle for students and visitors. Tim Wheeler and Mr. Crawford (sponsor) use their an talent to make the mood realistic. Diligently for Prom Joe Hayden adds his magic touch to the fountain. Prom caught the eye of everyone, both young and old. Jeannie Ferrell, Jr. class president, and Ruth Singleton and the finishing touches. The 1978 Junior-Senior Prom was a fabulous success. The theme was Southern Nights, and the Juniors captured the mood in the blue and white with a showboat, a country swing, a mansion, and a magnolia tree. Juniors worked hard all year preparing for the prom, and they worked especially hard the week of decorations. Nearly 75 couples took part in the Grand March and danced to the music of Air Traffic Control. The dancers relaxed at their tables under the stars, and enjoyed cookies and punch prepared by the Home Economics classes. Happy couples carried prom books and parasols home to remember the evening. Mis. Tate, Ms. Kirtley, and Ms. Barnes get in the swing of things for prom. 133 Juniors and Seniors The Junior Senior Prom has a different effect on each person. For some it’s a sigh of relief, for they’ve spent long hours working on decorations. For others it's a big party where friends and laughter are plentiful. And for the rest it's a night of memories that will last a lifetime. Prom is a time when togetherness is the only thing that matters, a time when Seniors are honored before they take their final step across the stage to receive their diplomas. Prom was GREAT in 78! The dance floor looks alive while Air Traffic Control 'gets down! Helen Joiner and Charles Cecil could've danced all night. Bill Taylor, Cathy Dodd, Charles Davis, and LuAnn Duckworth cuddle to pose for the camera. 134 Enjoy Southern Nights Pretty as a picture - Prom 1978 was a sight to remember. The Juniors’ creativity shines through in this picture. David Hopkins and Ann Bullington stand tall in Grand March. Straight from Hollywood comes JoAnn Upchurch and David House. A candlelight picture captures the romantic mood of Prom. 135 Baccalaureate Sermon Challenges Seniors Seniors experienced solemnity in Baccalaureate services Sunday, May 21. In the presence of family and friends, seniors heard a sermon about themselves. The Rev. Bill King of the First Christian Church, gave the Baccalaureate address. He enjoined seniors to think about their lives and to realize the types of decisions they would have to make. He quoted Biblical passages and popular sones Concert Chorus, sings I Have Only One Life To Live. to prove that each person's life is his to choose and to shape as well as he may. He pointed out that one may make new decisions or change careers as one grows older. Before the Baccalaureate address, the Concert Chorus sang, I Have Only One Life to Live.” The Rev. Michael Wooden gave the invocation and the benediction. Parents and friends also share the excitement of the Senior class. 136 Seniors display deiermination and prestige. You made it Chris! Now it's your turn Sharon. For the 1978 CHS Seniors, Friday evening, May 26 became the end of high school days and the beginning of new experiences. Honor graduate speakers at Commencement were Terri Hughes and Byron South. More than twenty CHS students were graduated with honors, sixteen seniors received awards, and 108 students received diplomas. The paths they would choose to follow in the future would reflect the paths they chose to follow at CHS. As these seniors looked back at their classmates and thought about their days at CHS, It was the Laughter, they would remember. Seniors were also inspired by the phrase, We Believe, reflected in their goals and dreams. As long as they believed in themselves, their paths in life would lead to nothing less than success and happiness. A hug, a tear, a laugh, a cheer!! 137 The End Was Great in '78 138 The bright young promise of tomorrow! The Class of 78 anxiously awaits the most important night of their lives. Jesse Smith, Caleb Currie, and Danny Webster show-off their bright red gowns. Barry Gubin receives one of his many awards. Adults from various clubs and organizations gave out awards and scholarships. Tigers Leave Their Mark in Sports All Caruthersville Tigers had a fine year in sports. In the fall, the varsity football team went to State Play-offs for the first time in CHS history. Also in the fall, the girls’ tennis team made a name for itself, taking second in District competition and sending one singles player to State. Both th junior varsity and freshman football teams worked hard, and the girls' volleyball team improved its record. The basketball season was unique for several reasons, including the formation of a girls’ team for the first time in 30 years and an all-junior boys' varsity first-string. The boys’ varsity enjoyed winning tournaments, but unusual snow cancelled several of the girls' games. In the spring, the boys’ track team won the Conference championship by two points, and the girls’ team developed strength during the season. The golf team took fifth in the District,'and the boys’ tennis team lost only two games. The baseball team, which began playing as school ended, looked forward to another strong season. In athletics, Tigers were tops! MO 141 CHS Tigers Believe in Football FOOTBALL? YOU BET! The football team this year accomplished a bit of everything, starting with the seniors dedicating their hair to a memory and a dream and ending with the first CHS team ever attending state playoffs. These guys will be remembered as the last-second boys because of their refusal to quit when they were down and as the last of the I Believe team with their white line fever defense. To start the year, the Tigers played in a lake against the Doniphan Donns, for a 21-6 victory. Then they went to Hayti for the first of three season shut-outs - scalping the Indians 48-0, bombing the South Pemiscot Bulldogs 49-0, and making the East Prairie Eagles scream at 32-0. The first real test of strength, however, came against the 111-Mo-Scott City Rams when the Tigers held them 12 points to 14. The Sikeston game began well for Sikeston, who led the Tigers 13-0. With four minutes left the CHS fans began chanting, We believe. We can. We will. And the Tigers did. They put two TD's on the boards to win 14-13. The Tigers got their first bitter taste of defeat during their Homecoming game against Portageville, losing that one 14 zip. The following week, however, the Tigers pulled themselves together and defeated Malden 35-14. Then came the decider. Would CHS go to the State Playoffs and stay Conference Co-champs, or would they give up everything? In the last few seconds of the Chaffee game, the Tigers made the right decision and won 14-12. That win ended the season 8 and 1. The State Playoffs game was definitely exciting. Although they lost, the Tigers did what they had set out to do. They made their way to the State Playoffs because they believed. 1977-78 Tiger Football Team. Back row. from left: Kenny Clayton, Lawrence Dorroh, Paul Starkey, Terry Webster, Mark Stephenson - student trainer. Second row: Robert Womack, Scott Brewer. Charles Davis, Jeff Hill, Kevin Lee, Anthony Johnson. Jeff Watkins. George Pierce, Donny Holt. Third row: Frank Morgan. George Gibson. Pate Cagle. Jabo Oatsvall, Doug Boyd, Greg Smith, Kevin Boulton, Jessie Hopkins, Tony Lackey. Fourth row: Brad Simmons, Tim Bond. David House, Kevin Kulpeksa. Jimmy Gunnels, Caleb Currie, Mark Henderson. David Cooke, Mike Mitchell. Ricky Sweetman, Mike Harmon, Calvin Agnew, Jesse Smith. Front row: Randy McDonald, David Hopkins. Arthur Taylor, Byron South, Danny Webster, Wendell McGill, Scott Tarpley, Lue Sykes, Chris Mehrle, and John Fike. Junior quarterback Brad Simmons prepares to pass. U3 CHS Tigers Make History Mike Mitchell 84 blocks a Jackson player. 1 44 Mark Henderson 82 keeps a defender away. Old Blue (Arthur Taylor 22) boots a field goal. David Hopkins is off for the goal line. Taylor is ready for this pass. Junior Varsity Tigers Strive Who's got the ball? Malden IS spots his receiver. Tiger 40 has a clean sweep for the goal line. The Junior Varsity football season had its ups and downs. The Jayvee Tigers worked hard on defense, and were particularly effective in their game against East Prairie. Offense was strong also, with aggressive quarterbacks running yardage and touch-downs and good blocking. After a strong season start, however, the Jayvee Tigers slipped a little. Fumbles were one problem on the field, and according to one player, the need for more practice was another. A third problem might have been lack of community support for the team. The Jayvee ended its season 4-5. Several team members played with the Varsity during the season, and all members improved as they gained experience. 145 Support Jayvee Tigers! � V?_4 vT Xi An unidentified Tiger gets tackled. Tiger 5 keeps on pushing to pick up extra yards against Ken-nett. Senior Football Players, Bottom row: Scott Tarpley, David Hopkins, Caleb Currie, Mark Henderson, Mike Mitchell, Byron South, Chris Mehrle, Jesse Smith, Wendell McGill. Top row: Kevin Kulpeksa, Jimmy Gunnels, Danny Webster, Arthur Taylor, John Fike, Mike Harmon, Randy McDonald, Tim Bond, David House, and Lou Sykes. 146 Seniors will always remember their Junior Varsity days. Each and everyone of them honors the JV team, and trusts them to cany on the Tiger name people everywhere respect. A That hole he thinks he sees will soon disappear. Best Season for Freshmen in Seven Years CHS freshmen had their best football season in seven years, according to Coach Fred Boyd. Their 3-2 record reflected hard work, determination, and improvement throughout the season. During the season, freshmen football players learned offensive and defensive fundamentals, such as blocking and tackling. They learned to work together to complete a play and to control a game. According to Boyd, the game against Ill-Mo Scott City was the toughest one this year because Ill-Mo had an outstanding quarterback. The Freshman Tiger Team had reason to be proud because they WERE a team; they worked together. These freshmen Tigers refuse to give an inch. Girls'TennisTeam Takes Second at District Wa Kelly Bryant concentrates on her back-hand. 1977 CHS Girls’ Tennis Team, Standing, from left: Cathy Dodd, Kelly Bryant, Penny Flippo, Sherry Chaffin, and Beth Streete. Beth Spencer and Linda Dorroh hold the team’s second place District plaque. Laura Pankey gets under the ball with her forehand. Staying on her toes, Sherry Chaffin moves into her serve. 148 Six tennis team members represented CHS at District. Beth Spencer and Linda Dorroh were singles players. Sherry Chaffin and Penny Flippo were number one doubles; Laura Pankey and Kelly Bryant, number two. Beth took second in singles; Linda took third. The team earned second place over-all in District. CHS number one singles player, Beth Spencer, watches the ball as she follows through on her forehand. Number two CHS player Linda Dorroh, executes her strong back-hand. Cathy Dodd has a forceful serve. Season Successful A-Team Members, Standing, from left: Gayle McDonnald, Maxine Carter, Cassie Holmes, Debra Jones, Coach Susan Am. Kneeling, from left: Elaine Prather, Peggy Covington, Patricia Isom, Latricia Dawson, and Sharon Williams. 150 Debra applauds the CHS winners as she walks off the court. Gayle saves the ball, while Sharon stands ready to help it over he net. for Volleyball Teams The B-Team listens intently to Coach Am before the game. Katie moves to protect the net. B-Team Members, Standing, from left: Linda Carter, Katy Smith, Marla Crenshaw, Marian Scott, and Jill Covington. Kneeling, from left: Gertrude Nichols, Teresa Jones, Joyce Young, Elizabeth Smith, and Nellie Rhinehart. 151 I I i Tigers Take Tournaments Tigers use teamwork to score two points. Sterling Dawson is up, up, and away. Gunnels shoots lay-up. Brad concentrates hard for a free-throw. 152 Boys' A-Team basketball consisted of six juniors and one senior. They are as follows: Left to right: Preston Stanfill, Robert Scott. Paul Isom. Brad Simmons. Rickey Harris. Sterling Dawson. Jimmy Gunnels, and Coach Buddy James. With an all-junior first string, the Basketball Tiger A-Team had an impressive year. Even though they had a 12-10 record, the Tigers won first place in the South Pemiscot Tourney, and placed second in both the East Prairie Tourney and the Regional Tournament. At the Regional Tournament, the Tigers lost to Charleston by two points. Charleston went on to state play-offs but lost in the second round. The high-scorer for the Tigers was Robert Scott, and the best rebounder was Brad Simmons. One player, Robert Scott, was chosen All-District, and two varsity players - Scott and Sterling Dawson -made All-Conference. Hugh ’'Buddy” James was the coach. Two Junior varsity players, from an outstanding team, also made All-Conference. They were Leroy Lane and Virgil Holmes. The Jayvee coached by Russell Parker, had an exceptional year, ending their season 18-2. They set a two-year record for CHS - they did not lose a home game. Their combined two-year win-loss record was a fantastic 38-4. Robert Scott Tigerettes Exhibit Talent Left to right: Carol Malone, Debbie Claxton, Patricia Isom, Gayle McDonald, Laura Pankey, Tracey Redmond, Linda Dorroh, Latrecia Dawson, JoAnn Turner, Demetria Jones, Cindy Oberbeck, Marian Scott, Coach Fred Boyd, and Son. Latrecia, 51, hits two-point jump shot against Clarkton. Tracey, 45, and Latrecia, 51, wait for the rebound. 154 in A-Team's First Year Gayle, 23, shoots a free-throw. Tracey, 45 gets ready for a free-throw. Lauecia. 51, jumps high tor the jump shot. A-Team Delta C-7 - Win Southland - Win Delata C-7 - Win Clarkton - Loss Fredericktown - Loss B-Team Delta C-7 - Loss Southland - Win Delta C-7 - Win Clarkton - Win Clarkton - Win For the first time in 30 years, girls' basketball was back at CHS. Coaching Varsity and JV teams was Coach Fred Boyd. According to Boyd, the girls did an outstanding job learning the fundamentals and sportsmanship of basketball. The JV team had a 4-1 record, and the Varsity had a 4-2 record, but four games scheduled were cancelled due to bad weather. The girls showed CHS that girls' basketball was just as important as boys' by giving their time and united effort and practicing every day. Two girls received trophies for their season's efforts. Linda Dorroh won the trophy for highest percentage of free throws. Latrecia Dawson won two trophies - one for highest score and one for rebounds. Coach Boyd said he expected that the girls would continue to improve with experience. JayVee Tigers Roar to the End Virgil Holmes jumps high as Leroy Lane leaps for the ball. Carlos shoots a iwo-point lay-up against Twin RivdTs. JayVee Tiger dribbles down the court. From left: Mark Johnecheck, James George. James Wilburn, Thad Wisson, Terry Webster, Carlos Williams, Leroy Lane, Melvin Johnson, Virgil Holmes, Billy Langford, Johnny Warren, Joe Proby, and Lawrence Versey. 156 Tigerette B-Team Shoots for the Sky Girls' Junior Varsity Team, Back row, from left: Ann Morris, Roblyn McTeman, Anne Selby, Nellie Rhinehart. Front row: Coach Fred Boyd, Lisa Barnett, Sharon Williams, Teresa Jones, and Marla Crenshaw. Clarkton team members surround Teresa as Lisa runs to her aid. 157 Advantage Is Ours From left: Jimmy Gunnels John Nelson John Ragland Tennis Team Members Pose. Back row, from left: Coach Hugh ”Buddy” James. Randy Nolan. John Ragland, David Thompson. Jimmy Gunnels. Front row: Johnny Reno, Jimmy Martin, John Nelson, Jon Cunningham, and Tommy Porter. Not pictured: Preston Stanfill, David Panrey, Brian Dodd, Ricky Rhinehart, and Scott Chism. in Tiger Tennis Jonesboro - Win Chaffee - Win Poplar Bluff - Win Cipe Central - Loss Malden - Win Kennett - Win Sikeston - Win Dyersburg - Win Malden - Win Chaffee - Win Kennett - Win Dyersburg - Win Jonesboro - Win Poplar Bluff - Win Sikeston - Loss Charleston - Win Six Tiger players returned this year to give the team an almost perfect season record. The Tigers took 14 wins and two losses, one to Cape Central and one to Sikeston. Leading the Tigers this year was Jimmy Gunnels, who replaced Steve Gubin, as Caruthersville's number one player. The team had full depth, with six returning players and four freshman. Representing the Tigers at District doubles were Gunnels and John Nelson. They were seeded first in district, but lost in the quarter-finals. John Agland and Preston Stanfill number two doubles team, also lost in quater-finals. Representing CHS in singles were David Pankey and Jimmy Martin. The Tigers were disappointed not to place at District, but they still had a remarkable season. 159 Tiger Tracksters Track Team Members for 1978, Back row. from left: Assistant Coach Bob Plumley, Kevin Boulton. Bobby Eledge, Jeff Hill. Walter Bernard, Tony Lackey, Lawrence Dorroh, Kenny Clayton, Frank Flowers, Anthony Johnson, Jesse Hopkins, Billy Langford, and Coach Lloyd Block. Second row’, from left: Sterling Dawson. Ronnie Prather. Brad Simmons. Wendell McGill. Chris Mehrle, Jimmy Jackson. George Gipson. Doug Boyd, and Rickey Harris. Front row, from left: James Washington. Parker Faulkner. Scott Brewer, Robert Harris, Jimmy Hill, Anthony Bowens. Terry Scott, Tim Jones. Brad Simmons makes a determined push for the finish. Doug Boyd puts the shot ' as far as he can. Win Conference Wendell McGill hurdles to a victory for the varsity team. Chris Mehrle throws another one for the team. Bobby Eledge goes up and over for the Tigers. The Tiger Track Team got off to a slow start, but several members were consistently strong in their events. Their strength, and a united team effort, led to first place (by two points) in the Conference at the end of the season. Two team members, Brad Simmons (880) and Doug Boyd (shot and discus) went to State. Other strong individuals were Sterling Dawson, long jump; Wendell McGill, hurdles; and Chris Mehrle, shot put. Strong groups were the 880-relay team, the mile-relay team, and the two-mile relay team. The 880-team of Dawson, Simmons, George Gipson, and Rickey Harris placed second at the Conference. The two-mile relay team, including Harris, Ron Prather, Jeff Hill and Kenny Clayton, took third. Mile-relay team members were Frank Flowers, Clayton, Harris, and Simmons. Lack of a Caruthersville track seemed the major handicap. As one member put it, We would have been dynamite if we had a track to run on! ” Even without the track, however, the Tigers were Number One. 161 Caruthersville Track Tigerettes Continue Race Toward Victory A major problem for the girls' track team this year was the weather. A number of practices and several meets were cancelled because of rain or cold. All five meets in which CHS girls competed were held at Kennett. Caruthersville girls did a commendable job each time. despite the lack of a track at home. Coach John Alls said one of the best aspects of the season was the number of freshmen who stayed on the team. Team members worked well together and gained valuable experience. Back row. left to right: JoAnn Turner. Latrecia Dawson. Marian Scott. Sharon Williams. Coach John Alls. Front row: Ann Selby. Cindy Oberbeck, Elizabeth Smith, Nellie Rhinehart. Teresa Jones. 162 Back row, 1-r: Larry Bunnels, Assistant Coach, David Thompson, Charles Davis. Lynn Moss, Preston Stanfill, Larry Newton. David Cooke. Brian Dodd, Randy Nolan, Coach Bob Plumley. Front row: Frankie Morgan, Scott Chism, Jimmy Hill, Jummy Martin, Parker Faulkner, Chris Crenshaw, Brian Taylor. Tigers Slam Into Baseball Jimmy Hill makes it safe to first base. Frankie Morgan is off for home plate. Baseball Tigers started practice at the end of May. Their season was summer, rather than spring, but they managed to defeat teams who had been playing all spring. The baseball Tiger team was strong, with several returning players, good catching, and good fielding. One drawback the team faced was the lack of seniors. Team members who were graduated in May were ineligible for summer play. Team members worked hard throughout the season, improving hitting and reducing errors. 163 Charles Davis hits a slam down the third base line. Tiger Golf Team Has Chris Crenshaw, Arthur Taylor, Thad Wilson, Bill Taylor, Tim Bond, Charles Davis, and Mike Bernard. 164 Seated number 1 -Arthur Taylor Seated number - 2 Thad Wilson Outstanding Season The golf team had an exceptional year with a record of 10-4-1. According to the members of the team, 'It was the best year ever because we finally put it all together! Three seniors ended their golf career for CHS after playing for the school for four years. One of these seniors, Arthur Taylor, was one of the top two players on the team. The other top player was Thad Wilson, a sophomore. Buddy James, golf coach, played an important role, as he directed the team to a season we were all proud of. Chris Crenshaw Mike Bernard Coach Buddy lames 165 Coaches Work Hard Coaches were special people at CHS. They spent hours directing practices, organizing teams, and scheduling competition, as well as supporting and advising players at the games. They pushed their players to perform, even when it would have been easier not to push them. They also stood alone at times in decisions they made for the good of the team. More than winning, coaches taught sportsmanship and responsibility. New coaches at CHS had different problems from coaches who had been here before, but all coaches had to teach individuals to give, one hundred percent.on the field and court, and to work together as a team. A special coach, the athletic trainer, was involved in all sports. He taught prevention of athletic injuries as well as caring for injuries sustained. Trainer Marion Morgan helps injured player Danny Webster off the field. Coach Lloyd Block discusses plan with quarterback Brad Sim mons at the State Playoffs. Hugh Buddy James coached varsity basketball, golf, and boys' tennis. 166 Bob Plumley instructs a player before he goes onto the field. Plum-ley coached baseball, and assisted with football and track. Girls' Tennis Coach Martha Johnson, spent hours at the courts with the tennis team. CHS had a girls' basketball coach for the first time in 30 years. Fred Boyd also coached freshman football. Volleyball Coach Susan Am supervises a field day for elementary students. Not pictured: Russell Parker, boys' junior varsity basketball, and John Alls, girls' track. 167 Sen ior Accomplishments TERESA YVONNE ALSTON - Band, FHA (9), DECA Pres., COE (11, 12), Homeroom Sec. (12), Mistress of Ceremonies for Homecoming and Cotton Blossom Assemblies, Gold Card, Cheerleader (9, 10). Volleyball (9). VICTOR MATURE ALSTON KAREN LYNNE BALLENTINE - Honor Society (10, 11, 12), French Club (9, 10), FHA (9), Band (9, 10), Bleacher Bums (11), Homeroom V-Pres. (10), Sec. (11,12), Lighting Crew for Full Length Productions, Construction Crew (12), Honor Graduate , Honor Roll, Honor Recognition. MELINDA ANN BELL - FT A (11), FHA (12), Tiger Rag Staff (12), Homeroom Sec Treas. (11), Photo Club (12), Negro History Play (9, 10, 11, 12), Gold Card. TIMOTHY WAYNE BOND - Band (9, 10), Tiger Ray Staff (12), Varsity C (10, 11, 12), Harlequins Thespians (11), FFA (11), Football (12) Golf (9, 10, 11, 12) Golf District (10, 11, 12). RICKY ALLEN BRANDON - Football, Baseball (10). JOHN A. BROWN SANDRA GAIL BROWN - FBLA (11, 12), DECA (12), Pep Club (9). KELLY ANN BRYANT - French Club (9. 10) Honor Society (10, 11, 12), FT A (11), FBLA (11, 12), Corresponding Sec. (12), COE (12), Student Council (10), Tennis Team (12), 1st in District Machine Transcriptions, 4th in State Machine Transcription. WILLIAM JOSEPH BUSBY JAMES ERNEST CAGLE JR. - FFA Pres. (12), FFA (10, 11, 12), Student Council (11), Tiger Rag Staff (12), Football (9). BOBBY CARTER MAXINE CARTER - FHA (9, 10, 11, 12), Tiger Rag Staff (12), Cheerleader (10), Volleyball (9, 10, 12). TINA DENISE CARTER - FHA (9), FBLA (12). CHARLES EDWARD CECIL JR. - Harl Thes., Band (9-12), Math Club (10), DECA (12), COE (12), Boys’ State (11), Gold Card, Band Letterman (11, 12), Cast for Dreams are Forever, Crew for Play Productions (11, 12). MICKEY LEN CHURCHILL - DECA (12), Band (9), Tiger Rag Staff (12), Football (9). CLAYBORNE MALCOLM CONNER III- Band (9 - 12). PEGGY COVINGTON - FHA (9-11), FBLA (12), Tiger Rag Staff (12), Volleyball (9, 11, 12), Soft-ball (12). CALEB WILLIAM LEWIS CURRIE II - Concert Chorus (9, 10, 12), Tiger Rag Staff (12), Negro History Play (11, 12), CHS in Concert (12), Football (12). DAVID PAUL CURRIE - Band (9), Harlequins Thes. (10 - 12), Student Council (10), Lighting for Play Productions (11, 12), Technical Award, Student Trainer. ANDREW DARTY - Art Club, Math Club (11), V-Pres. Math Club (12), FT A (12), Har. Thes. (12). CATHERINE MARGARET DODD - Student Council Reporter (11), V-Pres. (12), Jr. Class Pres., Tiger Rag Staff, Cotton Blossom Staff, Homeroom Officer (10, 11, 12), Homecoming Candidate, Tennis Letterman (9 - 12), 3rd Doubles District (10), District (11), Varsity C - (9 - 12), Band (9, 10), Journalism Award. RENEE MORGAN DORMER - FFA (10), FHA (9), Library Club (10), FBLA (12). STEVEN BRIAN DOTSON - DECA Treasurer (12), COE (12), Tiger Rag Staff, Wrestling (9), Golf (10), Baseball (11), Track District (11). TERRI LADONNE DOWDLE - Pep Club (9), FHA Treasurer (9), Harl Thes. (10 - 12), Cast for Christmas Play, Crews for Play Production (10 -12), North Central Committee Rep., Student Council (11), Jr. Homeroom Rep., FTA (11, 12), Pres. (12), Honor Thespian. MORGAN JANAE ESTES - Art Club Pres (11), Homeroom Officer (10, 12), Student Council Rep. 11, FBLA (11, 12), V-Pres (12), Honor Society (10 -12). Adv. Band (9 - 12), Publicity Chairman His-torian (11), Sec. (12), Honor Roll (9 - 12), Band Letter (10 - 12), Honor Graduate, French Award, FBLA District Poster Event - 3rd place, Honor Recognition, Chorus (10), North Central Committee Rep. JOHN DENVER FIKE - Varsity C (11, 12), Harl Thes. Construction Award for Flowers for Algernon Freshman Class Treasurer, Pres. - Sr. Class, Cotton Blossom and Homecoming Escort, Football (10 - 12), Letterman (11, 12). PENNY DENISE FLIPPO - Band (9, 10), Spanish Club (10), V-Pres. (11), Math Club (9), Honor Soc. (10 - 12), Stu. Co. (11, 12), Corresponding Sec. (12), Harl Thes. (11, 12), Crews for Play Prod. (11, 12), Jr. Class Treas., Sr. Class Sec., Honor 168 Sen ior Accomplishments Graduate, Honor Roll, Spanish Award (11, 12), Cotton Blossom Candidate, Cheerleader Cap. (9), Properties Award (12), Tennis Team Letterman (10 - 12). GAYE ANNE FOX - Band (9, 10), Honor Society (12), Math Club (9), Harl Thes. (9, 10), Tiger Rag Staff (11), Cotton Blossom Staff (12), Girls’ State, Gold Card, Honor Graduate, Homecoming Candidate, Honor Recognition, Journalism Award. CONNIE DEE GARNER - FHA (9), Harl Thes. (10 -12), Band (9 - 12), Student Council (11, 12), Stage Band (12), Volleyball (9), Drum Majorette (11, 12), Cheerleader (9), Honor Thespian, Honor Graduate, Cotton Blossom Queen. JANET ELIZABETH GIPSON - Library Club (12), FBLA (12), FHA (9 - 12), FHA Award. DARRYL LYNN GROOMS - Band (9), DECA Reporter (12), Tiger Rag Staff (12), Honor Graduate (12), Football (9), Baseball (10, 11). BARRY ALAN GUBIN - Honor Society (11, 12), Pres. (12), Spanish Club (9 - 12), Pres. (11), Photographer - Yearbook (11, 12), Math Award, Speech Award, Spanish II Award (11), Science Award, Boys’ Citizenship, Honor Graduate, Honor Roll, Valedictorian, Curator Scholarship, Gold Card, Tennis (9). JAMES EDWARD GUNNELS - Student Council (10), Varsity C (10 - 12), Treasurer (12), Freethrow Trophy (10), 2nd District Tennis, State; Honorable Mention, All Conference, Baseball (9 - 11), Basketball (9 - 12), Athletic Award. JAY W. HALL LAURA ACUFF HARDESTY - DECA (12), Band (9 -12), Flag Corps (12), Track Manager (12). JAMES MICHAEL HARMON - Football (9 - 12), Track (9 - 10), Baseball (11), DECA (12), Varsity C (10 - 12), COE, Mo-State Playoffs, Conference Cochamps, Varsity Letter (10, 12). ALVIN HARRIS - Tiger Rag (12), B-Team Basketball and Manager. TONYA DAWN HATCH - FHA (9), Stage Band (9 -10), Band (9), DECA (12), Student Council (10), Homeroom Sec. (12), Most Improved Drama Student Award, Gold Card (12). MARCUS BLAKE HENDERSON - Art Club (12), Football (10, 12), Track (9, 10), Baseball (9), Football Letterman (12), 2nd Team All Conference (12). MARYANN HENDRICKS - Harl Thes. (10 - 12), FTA - V-Pres. (12), Pep Club V-Pres. (9), Crews for Play Production, Certificate for ’’Flowers for Algernon. TIM HILL STEPHEN EUGENE HOLLAND - Math Club (10), Stage Band (12), Band (9 - 12), Band Captain (12), Band 1st Letter (11), Band Letter (10 - 11), Basketball (9 - 10), Football (9). CASSIE MAE HOLMES - Pep Club (9 - 10). TOG, FHA - Pres. (10, 12), FBLA (12), Honor Roll, Honor Graduate, Math Award, Volleyball (11, 12), Track (11). HIRCLE DAVID HOPKINS - Band (9, 10), An Club (11), Honor Soc. (10), Football (9 - 12), Lettered 3 years, Honorable Mention All Conf. Track (9 -10). KAREN SUE HOPPER - Fresh. Class V-Pres, Soph. Class Pres., Jr. Class Reponer, Sr. Class Treas., Harl Thes. (11, 12), French Club (9 - 12), Band (9 - 10), Honor Soc. (10, 11), Treas. (12), Crews for Play Production, Honor Graduate, Cotton Blossom Candidate, French Award (12). DAVID WAYNE HOUSE - Varsity C (10 - 12), Honor Soc. (10, 11), Band (9), All Conf. Def. Tackle 2nd Team (12), Homecoming Escort (12), Football (11, 12), Basketball (9), Baseball (11, 12), Track (9 - 11). TERRI LEA HUGHES - Honor Soc. (10 - 12), Harl Thes. (11, 12), Sec. (12), Stage Manager Award for Flowers for Algernon” (12), Crews for Play Productions, Band (9), FHA (9), French Club (11), An Club (12), Honor Graduate, Science Award (9), Volleyball (9, 11), Volleyball Manager (10). MAURICE HUNDHAUSEN - Band (9 - 11), COE, FFA, (9 - 12), Vice-Pres. FFA (12), Homeroom Officer (12), Honor Roll, Gold Card. SHARON HUNT - FBLA Sec., FHA. CARL SANDERS HUTCHISON - Harl Thes. (10 -12), Band (9), Football (9 - 11), Tennis (9). PEARL ISOM - FHA (12), Tiger Rag Staff (11). Cheerleading (11, 12), Track (11), Cheerleading Certificate. JIMMY DEAN JACKSON - Track (11, 12), Track Cenificate. CLEMMIE JONES JR. - Basketball (9. 10). DEBRA ANN JONES - FHA (9, 10), An Club (10), Tiger Rag Staff (12), Volleyball (9, 11, 12). Senior Accomplishments DELBERT JONES MARIE JONES - FBLA, FHA, Pep Club. TUWANA JEAN JONES - Spanish Club (9 - 11), FT A (11), FBLA, Student Council Ensemble Club, Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award, Music Medal and Certificate . FRANKLIN JOSEPH KASPER - Harl Thes. (11, 12), Honor Society (10 - 12), Honor Graduate, Football (9 and 11), Basketball (10). SHARON YVONNE LANGFORD - FHA, TOG. NICKIE SUE LEE - FHA (9, 10), Library Club (9, 10), Band (9 - 12), Lettered (11), FBLA (10 - 12). PATRICIA ANN LITTLES - FBLA, FHA, Library Club. CAROL ANN MALONE - TOEC (11), Band (9 - 11), Basketball (12). DAVID MACK MANLEY - Spanish Club (9), PTes. (9) , French Club (11), FBLA (11), Honor Society (10 - 12), Vice-Pres. (12), Band (9), Math Club (10) , Boys' State, French Award (11), Gold Card, Social Studies Award (12), Danforth Foundation Award (12), Honor Graduate. DAVID M. McCLENDON - DECA (12), Gold Card. RANDALL PERRY MCDONALD - Honor Society (10-12). Varsity C (11, 12), Band (9, 10), Harl Thes. (11, 12), Football (9 - 12) Lettered 3 yrs., Basketball (9, 10), Track (9 - 11), Golf (9), Baseball (10 - 12). WENDELL LEE McGILL - Honor Society (10 - 12), Student Council (11), Varsity C (10 - 12), Boys' State, Honor Graduate, FCA, Football (9 - 12) Lettered 3 yrs., Track (9 - 12) Lettered 3 yrs., Basketball (9 - 10), Baseball (11), Football (All Conference, All District, Hon. Mention, All State). CLAIRE ANNE McKASKLE - Harl Thes. (10 - 12), Pres. (12), Band (9, 10), FTA (11), Student Council (11), Jr. Class Sec., Fresh. Class Sec., Gold Card, Best Thespian, Best Actress - Cheaper by the Dozen, Best Supporting Actress - Time Out For Ginger, Author of Dreams are Forever, Cast - Toys Take Over Christmas, Assistant Director - Flowers for Algernon, Homecoming Queen. KAY ANNETTE MEDLIN - FHA (9). Thespians (10 -12), Band (9 - 12), Stagehand (12), Cast for Full Length Plays (11, 12), Best Actress - Flowers for Algernon, Band Letter, Gold Card, Honor Graduate, Hcfnor Thespian, Cotton Blossom Candidate, Volleyball. PARKER CHR1STAIN MEHRLE JR. - FFA (11, 12), Gold Card, Homeroom Officer (10, 12), Varsity C (10 - 12), Football (9 - 12), Basketball (9 - 11), Track (9, 11, 12), Football (All Conference, All Distrct), Basketball (Leading Rebounder) (10). JOSEPH MICHAEL MITCHELL - Student Council (10) , Class Reporter (10), Varsity C (11, 12), Track (9, 10), Baseball (10, 11), Football (9 -12), Basketball (9), Football (Hon. Mention, All Conference). TERESA MORGAN - Tiger Rag Staff (12), TOG, Volleyball (9). LAURA JEAN MOTT - DECA (12), Pep Club (9), COE (12), Band (9, 10), Tiger Rag (12). JAMES A. MOTTON - Radio Writing (12), Concerned Parent Scholarship, NAACP, Football (9, 10), Basketball (9 - 12). JOHN WILLIAM NELSON II - Honor Society (10 -12), Band (9 - 12), Varsity C (10 - 12), Honor Graduate, Gold Card, Band Letterman, Tennis (10 - 12) Lettered 3 yrs., Tennis District Champs (11) State Playoffs, Basketball (9), Golf (9). GERTRUDE NICHOLS ALVIN CALVIN TRUMON OATSVALL - Tiger Rag Staff (12), CHS in Concert (11), Varsity Football (11) , Varsity Letterman (11). CYNTHIA SUSAN OBERBECK - Student Council (10), Photo Club (10), Math Club (9 - 12), Honor Society (10 - 12), Varsity C (11, 12), Spanish Club (9, 10), Band (9-11), Chorus (9, 10) Gold Card, Curators Scholarship, Production Credit Assoc. Scholarship, Honor Roll, Jack Hopke Award, Danforth Assoc. Award, Honor Graduate, Track (10 - 12), Basketball (12). LAURA ANN PANKEY - Honor Society, Spanish Club (9 - 12), Pres. (10, 12). FBLA (11, 12), FTA (11), Band (9), Math Club (10), Photo Club (10), Spanish Award (9 - 12), Honor Graduate, Gold Card, Jr. Homeroom Pres., Southwestern Scholar Award, Tennis (12), Basketball (12). CHRISTIE ANN PARKINSON - Concert Chorus (9 -12), Band (9 - 12), Photo Club (10), Spanish Club (9, 10), FBLA (11, 12), Math Club (9 - 11), Honor Society (10 - 12), Sec., Typing Awards (10, 12), Girls' State, Vocal Trio District and State Contests, John Philip Sousa Award (12), Honor Graduate, Early Application Scholarship, Curator Schol- 170 Sen ior Accomplishments arship. GLORIA DIANE PITTMAN - Tiger Rag Staff (12), Pep Club (10), FHA (10, 11). DON HOWARD PRATER - FFA (10 - 12) Treas., Tiger Rag Staff. WILLIE R. PRATHER - FFA (11), Tiger Rag Staff (12), Basketball(9). VERNA S. RISNER - FBLA (12). WANDA FAYE RITTENBERRY - FBLA (11, 12), DECA (12), Pep Club (9), FBLA award. BRYON GREGORY RUSSOM SUZANNE SELBY - FBLA (12), Gold Card, Honor Graduate, Honor Recognition, Regents Scholarship, Typing Certificate, Shorthand Certificate, Social Studies Award, Homeroom Officer (12). MARTHA CAROL SIDES - FFA (10, 11), FHA (10). FBLA (11, 12). MARY SUE SINGLETON MARK LEO SKELTON - Art Club Pres., Radio Writing, Tiger Rag (10). JESSE LEE SMITH - Tiger Rag Staff (12), CHS in Concert (12), Basketball (9), Football (12). BYRON SCOTT SOUTH - Varsity C (10 - 12), Pres. 12, Student Council (12), Harl Thes. (11, 12), Homeroom Pres. (9 - 11), Homeroom Vice-Pres. (12), FCA, Bleecher Bums (11), Gold Card, Honor Graduate, Commencement Speech, Sound Award for Flowers for Algernon, Track (9, 10), Baseball Mgr. (10), Football Letterman (9 - 12), Football Team Captain. BONNIE BETH STREETE - Varsity C (10 - 12), French Club (11) Vice-Pres. (12), Harl Thes. (11, 12), Student Council Treasurer (12), Honor Society (10 - 12), Math Club (9), Crews for Christmas and Full Length Plays, Honor Graduate, Class Officer (10 - 12), Homecoming Candidate, Tennis (10 - 12). SCOTTY VAN TARPLEY - Harl Thes. (10 - 12), Varsity C (11, 12), Student Council Pres. (12), Best Supporting Actor - Time Out For Ginger, Best Actor - Flowers for Algernon, Football (9 - 12), Tennis (10), Track (9), Football (All District, All Conference) Team Captain. ARTHUR OLIVER TAYLOR JR. - Varsity C (10 - 12), Student Council (12), Golf (9 - 12), Football (9, 11, 12), Golf Letterman (9 - 12), District Golfer (10 - 12), Football Letterman (11, 12), 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All District, All State (12). WILLIAM SMITH TAYLOR - Varsity C (10 - 12), Football (9), Golf (10 - 12) Lettered 3 yrs., District Golf (12). RUSSANNA LEA THOMPSON - Pep Club (9), Band (9 - 11). FHA (10), FBLA (12), Harl Thes. (11, 12), COE (12). ROSA EVELYN THORNTON - FHA (9, 10), FBLA (11), FT A (11), Band (9, 10), DECA (12), CHS in Concert (11). LAURIE ANN TILL - FBLA (10 - 12), Honor Society (11. 12), FHA (9), Math Club (10), Spanish Club (9, 10), Pep Club (9), Crew for Full Length Play, Honor Graduate, FBLA Scholarship, Harding College Scholarship. REBECCA JOANN TURNER - Varsity C (12), Library Club (12), Volleyball (10), Track (10 - 12), Basketball (12), Track Letter (10 - 12), Basketball Letter (12), Under Graduate Home Economics Award (11). JO ANN UPCHURCH - FBLA (12), Harl Thes. (10 -12), FT A (11), Pep Club (9), Honor Society (10 -12), Class Officer (10), Cast for Christmas Plays and Full Length Plays, FHA (9), Gold Card, Honor Graduate, Honor Thespian, Fourth in Public Speaking Contest (District). MARK FRANCIS WAGGONER - Honor Society, Football (9), Photo Club (10), Spanish Club (9), Honor Graduate, Gold Card, Varsity Baseball, Football (9). LARRY GENE WALLACE - DECA. DANNY RAY WEBSTER - DECA (12), Varsity C (11, 12), Basketball (9 - 11), Football (9 - 12), Track (9), Baseball (9, 10), Class Officer (12), Football (All Conference, All District Hon. Mention, All State), Basketball (All Conference) (10). DEBORAH ELAINE WOODS - FBLA (10 - 12), FHA (9, 10), Library Club (9, 10), DECA (12), Crew for Full Length Play (12). 11 (9), Football Letterman (12), 2nd Team All Conference (12). It is the policy of the Caruthersville School District 18 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. 171 Acknowledgements With only two people on the COTTON BLOSSOM staff this year, the help and support of the following people insured the completion of the yearbook. Without them the COTTON BLOSSOM would never have been finished. Miss Sandra Barnes Jimmie Jean Bullington Pate Cagle Miss Pamela Christie Mr. Mike Dale Cynthia Dorroh David Dotson Mr. Bill Durham Jeannie Ferrell Barry Gubin Miss Martha Johnson David Malin Gayle McDonald Mrs. Rae Michie Pemiscot Publishing Company Mr. Joe Parkinson Miss Nancy Richardson Mark Sanders Ruth Singleton Mark Stephenson Mr. Jack Taylor Lisa Waldron 172