Halifax County High School - Haliscope Yearbook (South Boston, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 224 of the 1973 volume:

SOUTH BOSTON 5 HALIFAX 1 O ' LYNCHBURG 65 I ENTER HALIFAX CO. LEAVE PITTSYLVANIA CO l SOUTH BOSTON 1 TO ROUTE 360 8 RICHMOND —:-— 113 m SOUTH BOSTON 1 HALIFAX 6 ' LYNCHBURG 61 [CLUSTER SPRINGS 5 | SOUTH BOSTON ,1 3 LYNCHBURG 73 I i i I HALIFAX CO. LEAVE MECKLENBURG CO. 1 r uj ■■ SOUTH BOSTON 1 1 DANVILLE 40 MARTINSVILLE 69 AREA 814 .SQUARE MILES FORMED IN 1752 FROM LUNENBURG, AND NAMED FOR GEORGE MONTAGU DUNK, EARL OF HALIFAX, BRITISH STATESMAN. BERRY HILL, OLD HOME. IS IN THIS COUNTY. ' COMMISSION 1939 VIRGINIA CONSERVATION It was our spot. Halifax County Senior High School, 1972-73. The statistics are somewhat impressive. The two buildings and eight mobile units are con¬ structed on a 50-acre site be¬ tween Halifax and South Bos¬ ton. There are 50 regular class¬ rooms, 13 special labs and shops, a band room, cafeteria, gym, auxiliary gym, stadium, library of over 24,000 books and too many offices to count. At last count over 2100 pu¬ pils crowded into our spot to take the 77 courses taught by 88 instructors. One principal, four assistants, five guidance counselors, one student activi¬ ties director, three librarians, six secretaries and 24 service people round out the popula¬ tion. But dull statistics can’t tell who we were and what we did in our spot. The book does that. Join us. This is ■JL This is wher you find it—p. 196 1973 Vol. 20 k S pot ■ r Join us. WKttKmM . ; 11 .; if. i r i!v iMir ' our ■ - a i W- ' “1 mm mm , mm i ■ . ■ 4 t ■ ■ i lfftfe 4 : ■ ■■ ' ’ ' •■ 11 1 1 S i ' v BPS ' - ;■ ■. b ' fe--i v ’ m: Halifax County Senior High School, South Boston, Va. 24592 Main Street in South Boston, a city of 8000, is where Gracie Poindexter goes for a shopping trip. oujoo Farm living is what Mike McDowell hopes to do all his life. In June Mike won the state FFA public speaking contest. ® [ ss 1 I N CD f CD O 1 •s. Or c 2 Theme Opening Community adds dimension Leisurely paced? Yes. Tradition bound? Definitely! Routine, rural, conservative? Certainly. And that’s what makes some students impatient sometimes with Halifax County. But not disheartened. There’s very little pollution, serious racial tension is slight and the people are friendly. Nothing really terribly exciting, just a nice place to live and go to school. An uncomplicated setting for our spot. People make it interesting Perhaps thinking about her African heritage, Margaret Crews listens to the lecture in black history class. The dude, Lester Grinnan, shows off his spring duds to the photographer and anyone else who happens by. What need a caption writer say about this picture other than that her name is Joan Guthrie and she’s pretty? 4 Theme Opening If people give this place interest, then we sure have a lot of it. You can’t even cross the hall without meeting some dude, head-on. And when you meet up like that, there’s got to be some talkin’ and jivin’ around, right? Then how are we gonna get to class in five minutes? No way. It just wouldn’t be a school without people but “Hey you! Get off my spot!” The bell on the Royal is silent as Lynn Whitt and Mr. Leon Palmer begin to put materials away before the lunch period bell rings. i mm j|!muiw.ii .mm jU Events make it memorable To catch everything going on by local students, you had to look beyond the school and the county. Coach Don Thompson pushed the varsity basketball team to second place in the state. I hat tournament was excitement! Not that we didn’t think they were that good, but that rise to playing in the state finals was the biggest sports event in “our spot” in a long time. The radius of activities also extended to New Orleans when the marching band was bused to the Mardi Gras. Everyone came home with tired smiles J and a fourth prize in the band competition. 6 Theme Opening 7 Excitement bofinccd from the court to the ceiling of University Hall in Charlottesville when the Comets played in the state basketball tournament. Bus loads of screaming fans followed the Comets wherever they went. Playing a flute in New Orleans at the Mardi Oras is a thrill that Karen Drake and Kay Roark, and all the other band members, will never forget. Black studies was a class that led to lively discussions when Brenda Staten and Sandy Watlington raised a point. Peering eyes from the mural inspect the work done by Charlotte Jennings, Felix Crowder and Luther Jackson in art class. Stop! Now just what is the purpose of a school? It is to be the site of learning. This spot is where the students spend their time gaining knowledge, or at least trying to get enough to earn 75 per cent on the report card. Conventional teaching methods still predominate at “our spot,” with emphasis on lectures, textbooks and exams. But films do add variety and tapes aid in language classes. Students in such classes as art and home ec. learn by doing. Some students prove that as much happens at the back of a class as at the front. Knowledge and learning can be history dates, algebraic formulas or yesterday’s gossip. Is that clear? You can go ahead now. Learning makes it worthwhile 0 Cornejo ' uoip° iV Theme Opening 9 manaefe m And what did you do this year? Of course you learned, but what did you do? Oh, yeah. Well, the Topsy-Turvy Dance, the Christmas Dance and the Junior-Senior Prom were kind of nice. Homecoming was wet, though. Shame we lost. The Fall Festival was okay, until you got Sports provided a lot of excitement with the Comets going to the state basketball tournament. With Coach Thompson in his first year of coaching here, the Big Blue pushed its way to second place in the state. Almost made it; see what happens next year. New Orleans was the site of the Mardi Gras and This is what we did locked in the stocks and got Coke in your hair. Wish the Club Days had been more exciting. The Science Fair was downright lonely; they didn’t even have anybody there for a third prize in chemistry. May Day and Class Day weren’t bad, but most people would watch a chess tournament rather than go to class. a fourth-place performance by the band. In addition to miles of marching at practice, the band walked from Halifax Courthouse to South Boston to raise $2000 to help finance the trip. More went on than lectures and homework and not all activities worked out. But don’t worry, our spot was left intact but more lived in. Coming events are announced on the front lawn school marquee by Janet Bradley and Katherine Powell. Walkathons were big this year so band members marched to the tune of $2000 for the Mardi Gras trip. Cheering fans followed the Comets to the state basketball tourney, the big ’73 event for “our spot.” May Day gymnastics by Pauline Conner amuse the crowd as Miss Ayers stands by to help. This is what we did 11 .y Summer goes too fast 7 met the cutest boy at O. D. this summer. ' Summer: it is the season which seems to go the quickest. It is three months long just like all the rest of the sea¬ sons but for students it is filled with so many activities that they never know that one fourth of a year has gone. It seems that each year of school gets a little longer and the summer shorter. One day the bell rings and all the stu¬ dents rush out shouting “Hooray, school is out!” and they seem to have time for so little before that bell is ringing again and it is back to the books. But before the September bell rings there is that special time. A time to be free and do whatever you please. June week at Ocean Drive where you met the one you will be telling your friends about all winter. A time to attend sports clinics, cheerleading camps, SCA conferences or any number of meetings to help you improve and be just a little better next year. And getting up at 7 o’clock so you can make the 8 o’clock bell at summer school in order to take government or world history so you will have room on your fall schedule for band or journalism. Watching the Watergate hearings occupied a lot of time and Ervin, Baker, Dean, et al., became as familiar as the “As the World Turns” family. Night life is filled with going to ballgames, movies and, maybe, moonlight drives to Danville or foozeball. Cook- outs and riding around at Hardees and just meeting friends. Summer: a time that ends all too quickly with buying sweaters, graph paper and a paperback copy of “Look Homeward, Angel” for that first book report. Summer: where does it go? Studying history is the pastime of Mamie Tucker and Mercedes De Shazo at summer school. Sunning and reading will do when swimming gets boring for Bonnie Adkins at the city pool. Gatsby look scores high in spring 7s she pregnant or is that just one of those fashion smocks she ' s wearing today? ' “Hey! Where’d ya get your baggies?” “Why are all the girls wearing maternity tops?” Questions such as these were fre¬ quent as students changed their blue jean, T-shirt, “tenny pump” ways to fads and fashions. It seemed as if Daisy or Gatsby him¬ self had come to life as students revived “The Great Gatsby” era with high waisted, cuffed baggies, thick soled saddle ox¬ fords, high-heeled boots and wide bow ties worn with sweater vests and wide lapel jackets. Tall slender girls with ruby red fingernails portrayed the Gatsby era when they strutted down the halls in six-inch platform shoes, wearing sweater vests with baggies or flaired skirts. Braids all day — Afro all night became the new thing for blacks. For the first time black male students could be seen bopping around the school with braids. It wouldn’t have been shocking to later see the same guy with a monsterous Afro. The “doll baby” image was a new thing as girls began wearing frilly smock tops which resembled maternity tops. Students would typically comment on smock tops, saying something such as “with those smock tops being so stylish a girl could be pregnant and no one could suspect . . .” “What’s this generation coming to?” a teacher would reply. 14 Fads and Fashions It’s the young Jay Gatsby! No, it’s Walter Lantz, a man of the seventies in the twenties clothing and with the roadster all ready to go. Jewelry and makeup were popular with girls like Mamie Plenty who wanted to keep up with the fashion. Braids on dudes are not a cause for smirks. Ricky Sydnor and Norman Hendricks know that braids make Afros bush out. Fads and Fashions 15 Young team racks up 5-5 season ' After those first wins, I thought we might be contenders. ' Only seven seniors on a 44-man squad meant a lot of young inexperienced players had to carry the ball for the Blue Comet football squad. At times they performed well; sometimes, though, they stubbed their toes. The Comets started practice in mid- August and the two-week training camp at Camp Pickett was tougher than ever before. The stubborn gridders had some¬ thing to prove to the public. Actually, the public did not give the Comets much hope for they called the ’72 season a “rebuilding year.” But the team wanted a winning season and they worked hard to get it. Practices were long and tough and some players could not take the punishment and quit, but the ones that stuck it out molded into a hard-nosed team. The first game found the Comets in Roxboro facing the always-tough Person County in the season’s opener. Hard pre¬ season practices paid off as they psyched- up Comets tore Person County, 22-8. With victory stars in their eyes and in optimistic sight of a winning season, the Comets roared over Parkview, 28-0. ft Varsity Football 1972 Season’s Record: 5-5 HCSH 22 Person County 8 HCSH 28 Parkview 0 HCSH 0 E.C. Glass 25 HCSH 28 Highland Springs 7 HCSH 6 Cave Spring 12 HCSH 20 Amherst 12 HCSH 59 Bluestone 0 HCSH 22 Martinsville 23 HCSH 8 George Washington 27 HCSH 6 Armstrong 21 Plowing toward the goal line in the early going of the Martinsville game, All Regional Russell Puckett (82) carries two defenders with him for a short gain. 16 Varsity Football While keeping his hands warm during a cold conference, quarterback O. C. Hailey listens to instructions from head coach Coleman Starnes during the E. C. Glass game. On picture-taking day just before the season’s opener, even the coaches line up for a picture. They are Ron Ramsey, Coleman Starnes, Bill Vanney. As the Highland Springs game slowly rambles on, quarterback Hailey winces as halfback Clyde Testerman is stopped at the line of scrimmage. Varsity Football 17 But darkness fell on the Comets as the soon-to-be Western District champions E. C. Glass trounced the Comets 25-0 in their third game. All was not lost as the determined gridders started to climb out of the slump by swamping the un¬ beaten, unscored upon, Highland Spring Springers, 28-7. This big win sent the Comets and their fans on an enthusiastic binge. Then the psyched-Up Comets became psyched-out as they fell to Cave Springs in a rainy, muddy Homecoming game. The unexpected, 12-6 defeat dimmed the public hope for a winning season. Determined more than ever to prove themselves, the Big Blue hit the road and dominated Amherst 20-12. The Amherst victory boosted the team’s spirits and there was no competition as the Big Blue completely swamped Bluestone 59-0. Everything sparkled now for the Big Blue as they ventured to Martinsville to face the Bulldogs. The Comets lost a heart- breaker in the final seconds, 23-22. This loss seemed to take the starch out of the Comets and they played lack¬ luster ball for the rest of the season, losing to arch-rival GW and a new¬ comer on the schedule, Armstrong. Big win sends fans on binge ' After we beat Highland Springs, I thought we were well on our way. ' Varsity football squad: (Front row) Wayne Clayborne, Avon Traynham, Ronald Clayborne, Eddie Hughes, Robert Ferguson, Clarence Lee, William Carrington, Stafford Curtis, Bill Harris (Second row) Rafael Alegre, David Smith, Heath Poole, O.C. Hailey, Dwight Smith, Joe Clark, Harold Green, Ted Jones, Wi lfred Stanfield (Third row) John Brandon, manager, Dale Tooley, Bob Fleig, Jerry Saunders, Clyde Testerman, Rex Puryear, Mickey Puryear. Paul Torian, Clinton Davis (Fourth row) Ricky Jones, manager, Randy Adkins, Woody Bane, Don Thaxton, Les Powell, Robert Bouldin, Herman Thaxton, Earl Royster, Earl Wilkins (Fifth row) Chico Gee, manager, Russell Puckett, James Brame, Perry Faulkner, Cecil Talley, Billy Burton, Jeff Wallace, Irving Duncan, Tommy Ross (back row) Ron Ramsey, assistant coach, Coleman Starnes, head coach, Bill Vanney, assistant coach. Summer fat melts away when the coaches run gridders in hot preseason practices. 18 Varsity Football An E.C. Glass player finds an alert defense as Ronald Clayborne (No. 40) and Eddie Hughes (No. 21) double-team the receiver as Wayne Clayborne (No. 44) waits on the ground in the early going of the Glass game. As Liberty defenders paw at the football, Stafford Curtis breaks through the line. Varsity Football 19 Highland Springs defenders can’t seem to grasp Ronald Clayborne as he sprints for a 12-yard gain that set up a touchdown. Determination is shown on the face of junior quarterback O.C. Hailey (No. 12) as he eludes Highland Springs tacklers. 20 Varsity Football Comet blockers, Ronald Clayborne (No. 40), Mickey Puryear (No. 62) and Woody Bane (No. 52) help senior fullback Stafford Curtis break away from Amherst defenders. A powerful and aggressive Comet defense is shown by Tank o. 75), Rex Puryear and Varsity Football 21 Three Highland Springs defenders seem to stop junior halfback Clyde Testerman in mid-air as he tries to score a touchdown. Puckett wins regional team honors That Curtis can really run. I came to the games just to see him. Split end Russell Puckett earned a position on both the Western District and the All-Regional honor teams. With Donald Testerman gone to the college ranks, a replacement at full¬ back was hard to find. Converted from guard, Stafford Curtis grabbed the chance to run at the position. The big runner made good use of this chance as he ran through the opposition to become the Comets’ leading ground gainer, averaging a little more than four yards a carry. At the annual All-Sports Banquet in April, Earl Royster and Russell Puckett tied for most valuable lineman and Russell won the Ronnie Rose Trophy. Stafford Curtis was named best back. On his way to the only touchdown in the Martinsville game, Lee Burkholder finds a quick opening and blasts 12 yards for the score. JV Football 1972 Season’s Record: 0-8 HCSH 0 Person Co, 28 HCSH 8 Martinsville 30 HCSH 0 Amherst 18 HCSH 0 GW 21 HCSH 6 Brookville 7 HCSH 0 E. C. Glass 12 HCSH 0 E. C. Glass 21 HCSH 8 GW 12 JV football: (bottom row) Allen Satterfield, Ray Billingslea, Charles Green, Everette Nichols, Roy Watkins, Bobby Medley, Ronald Garland (second row) Eddie Brown, Joseph Wilborn, Robert Womack, Rick Farrell, Rick Traynham, Kevin Watson, George Womack (third row) Matthew Johnson, Lee Burkholder, Gerald Lovelace, Jarious Harris, Jay Camp, Lacy King, Nelson Kirby (fourth row) John Snead, Joseph Gwathney, Tony Hill, Craig Humphrey, Eddie Robinson, Larry Scott, James Brame (fifth row) C. W. Watkins, Charles Waller, Jimmy Clark, George Fountain, Samuel Smith (top row) Coaches Joe Hyatt, Tyrone Powell, Tom Berry and Mickey Vanney. 22 JV Football Sideline instructions are absorbed by quarterback Everette Nichols as Head Coach Tom Berry relays them to him. d Adage proves correct The Baby Blues had a perfect season: all losses. ' t It has been said that a junior varsity football coach has the roughest job of any coach at any other job because he only has the players for a season. When practice begins, he has such little time to prepare and mold a team bef ore the season starts. With new coaches and always new players to prepare, the JV staff found these words to be true. The Baby Blues had a perfect season; matter of fact, it was a perfectly disastrous season. The Baby Blues played eight games and lost eight games. The nightmare started with the opener with Person Co. at Roxboro as the Baby Blues were trampled, 28-0. The Baby Blues seemed as though they could not wake up as they were demolished by Martinsville 30-8, Amherst 18-0, and George Washington 21-0 in the next three outings. The Baby Blues woke up to find their nightmare a reality after the fourth game. The coaches worked hard at trying to build up the players’ mental attitudes and they almost succeeded as the Baby Blues invaded Brookville. The Comets were very strong in the first half but seemed to quit in the second half as Brookville edged the Baby Blues 7-6. On a quick snap from center, Charles Green punts a long one down field that gives the Comets defense an advantage. Most valuable player Charles Green (23) turns up field through a narrow hole for a ten-yard gain in the Glass game. JV Football 23 The club dilemma increases Opinions concerning failure of clubs could be heard on any hall, most any day When the end of the term finally arrived, some people’s minds were preoccupied with more than the fun that summer seemed to promise. As they reviewed the year, many students and faculty members found themselves both saddened and perplexed over the club situation. Even though no one could pinpoint the reason for the failure of the majority of clubs, nearly everyone could at least offer a personal opinion on the matter. Indeed, during the ’72-’73 term, nearly everyone did give their idea. Clubs had been a concern a year previously as well as in the course of the ’72-’73 term. There had been predictions and speculations that most organizations were moribund, and unless somebody did something, the groups would surely perish. lican t! Queei showcase cause and think abou 24 Clubs ICT students honor their employers at an annual banquet held at Ernie’s restaurant during VICA week. Science club members Keith Hollister, Charles Fuller and Steve Langston receive top honors for the experiments they presented at the Science Fair. Preparation for The Tractor Driving Contest proves to be difficult work for Jerry Martin and J. R. Cardwell as they mark the obstacle course for the event. Organizers heeded the warning by beginning special interest clubs and often by revising standard clubs at the start of the year. Therefore, new clubs sprang up and spiced the list of groups a student could attend on Club Day. The Chess Club, for example, was created mainly because of the interest the Fischer-Spassky tournament had inspired for the game. Current trends also developed the ideas for the Conservation Club and the Physical Fitness Club. The spectrum of organizations was wide, ranging from institutions such as Future Teachers of America to fairly new groups such as the Dragsters and Safety Club. On the appointed day, students had their hour for clubs. Reports revealed that all clubs elected officers, discussed dues and their ideas for an early Homecoming and finally, composed membership lists. Superficially, everything seemed to be going well. This fond illusion did not last long, however, especially when it was noted that almost one-fourth of the student body had chosen to attend study halls instead of clubs. Clubs 25 The second Club Day followed on the school agenda, and it was even more poorly attended than the first Club Day. Active clubs dreamed of ideas for the upcoming Fall Festival, though, and discussed other business as well. The Fall Festival, an innovation at HCSH, was held for clubs to make money and still have plenty of time to use the profits made. Some believe that the clubs’ reaction to the Fall Festival especially sparked what was to become a major issue for the next seven months or so. Ann Edney, Inter-Club Council Chairman, requested a meeting of volunteers from various clubs to assist in getting ready for the new event. Fifteen volunteers came to the first meeting, but this number dwindled to two students including Ann at the next assembly. Discouraged, Ann wrote a memo to organizations: “What happened to everybody at the last ICC meeting? Fourteen clubs were not represented!” She also mentioned a policy going into effect as the result of the absences. If a club was not represented at ICC when it met, a $2 fine would be charged. Should an organization’s representative persistently be absent, that club would not meet on Club Day. The work for the Fall Festival still had to be done, in spite of new policies. Exasperatedly, Ann sighed that she would “do it all.” The Festival happened, and the next words Ann spoke were in praise of the thirty-seven participating clubs. She excitedly announced that everyone together cleared over SI000, the most successful sum ever made at In the art booth Brenda Dixon shows her artistic abilities by selecting a flower, hopefully to be her next sale. Fancy balloons are the main attractions as Sarah Meeler attempts to entice customers to her club booth. At the Fall Festival Johnny Brandon tries his luck, throwing a football at the Science Club booth. 26 Clubs in so many numbers. People don’t feel involved in an organization sometimes, so they don’t support it.” Yet another argument was that mandatory club attendance was definitely wrong. Supporters of this idea maintained that to take disinterested students out of study halls and put them into clubs would not help any matter except club attendance. In other words, forcing them to go to an organization would not necessarily increase their desire to work for it. According to SCA President Sam Wilson, students attending study halls might have felt that clubs enforced a rigid discipline they did not particularly favor. He added that “Study halls had discipline, but many might have found it easier to talk there.” such an activity. If clubs beamed in her laudations, they frowned at her accompanying news. Club Day was cancelled until February and would not be held then if the groups did not earn the privilege. At this point, speculations arose as to why the majority of clubs failed and yet still others continued to be quite successful. Naturally, the first people pointed to as being at fault were the “apathetic students” who never bothered to join clubs. Before Club Day was held, the same clubs had been successful, reasoned opposing arguers, and perhaps the clubs didn’t need the extra membership anyway. As Bus Drivers’ Club member Glenda Moore field explained, “Individuality is lost “Youth Marching For Youth” is the slogan behind the Walk-A-Thon for the Patrick Henry Boys’ Home. Hot popcorn always tastes good. J. O. Crews sells it at a game for the SCA. Festival brings clubs a boost ICC chairman swears to ' do it all ' when council attendance plunges to new low Clubs 27 Advisers motivate clubs Special clubs fight for life and publicity but manage survival through enthusiasm On the trip to CSPA in New York, Lally Lacy and Janet Bradley pause on the subway for a quick rest. In the Comette’s booth during the Fall Festival, Susan Allen enjoys munching on her snow cone. Afternoon help becomes necessary as Spanish Club members hurry to Finish their float for the Homecoming parade. 28 Clubs A perplexed puppy wonders what life will be like living with Kitty Maxwell. The puppy was raffled away by the Science Club at the Fall Festival. Another important cause for the failure of most clubs was that certain clubs never did anything except on Club Days. In given cases, clubs failed even then because they did not have enough publicity. A prime example of such an organization was the Conservation Club. Many people thought there would have been ample interest to continue the club if only more people had known about it and its purpose. The sponsor, Mr. Harold Brown, was involved with the concept of the club and sincerely wanted to see the Conservation Club organized. Mr. Brown also sponsored the successful Science Club that had many entrants in the annual Science Fair. He was an example of a good sponsor in the opinions of many. SCA adviser Mrs. Charlotte Farmer mentioned that a sponsor “must show interest in his club, motivate the members and guide their activities if the club is to succeed.” Of course, she did not place all emphasis on the sponsor because it was by sponsors working together with club members that a club would succeed. She added, however, that some sponsors neither promoted nor planned activities of clubs very well. Quite a few newly organized or special interest clubs had a lower membership concentration than other groups. For example, organizations such as the County History Club had a disadvantage over well-established groups because it was not as widely known. Even so, the club went together with the Current Affairs Club to enter a club float in the Homecoming parade and also go on many field trips. Another new special interest group, The Chess Club, held a schoolwide chess tournament for lovers of chess. The special interest Art Club members displayed their talents in various shows and exhibits. Other specific interest groups met, held activities and were largely successful. Clubs 29 Homecoming spirit fills the air when members of the “Galaxy” prepare their float for the upcoming parade. Clubs down but not out Groups successful when teen energy was channeled into interesting activity In fact, quite a few clubs were successful even if the majority of all clubs were not. Many organizations kept the spirit and tradition of old in their meetings and this was found to be beneficial. When the first clubs were created, they aspired to channel bubbling teen-age energies in activities of constructive good. Even if the “good” only included personal enrichment or a renewed pride in the school through involvement, their goal was fulfilled. Members who kept this tradition in mind usually composed an excellent club, regardless of lack of publicity or anything else. The many clubs that remained dependent on Club Day obviously suffered in its cancellation. While those groups stagnated, still a few others met after school. The succeeding minority probably inspired the plans for Club Day next year. Dr. Venable approved of Club Days as long as the time was not wasted by not taking advantage of the privilege. He set aside time for Club Day next year because he had not lost all hope in clubs. 30 Clubs After enjoying the Junior-Senior Prom, Judy Murray receives her wrap from Nick DeCarmen at the coat desk, sponsored by the Latin Club. $ 0 4 SCA officers Sam Wilson, president; Ann Edney, vice-president; Carole Hicks, secretary; Sally Chappell, treasurer; Mildred Petty, reporter and Deborah Leigh, sergeant-at-arms, pause for a moment following an assembly in the stadium. At a meeting of the newly formed Chess Club, Irving Duncan carefully studies his next move. Clubs 31 Queens make it a habit of smiling when they are crowned, even when it’s wet. Terri Hodges beams; Sam Wilson crowns. Chessmen skeletons get covered with chicken wire as Chess Club members prepare their float for the parade. Beauties all — the Homecoming queen and her court are presented to the crowd at halftime. They are Donna Murphy, Cynthia Logan, Vickie Roller, Althea Marable, Terri Hodges and Mamie Plenty. Hosts of muddy Comets stop the Cave Spring ball carrier but not soon enough. The Knights scored and won the game. A Viking ship, built by VICA, sailed through the wet parade route and picked up the most beautiful float honors. 32 Homecoming Wet night dampens festivities ' Homecoming was a mess, but didn ' t Terri look cute. ' Plagued by intermittant rainfall, Homecoming ’72 was an off-again on-again affair. After a week of planning, working, nailing and avoiding homework, no one had the heart to cancel or destroy the festivities and an unusual but exciting Homecoming began. The annual parade through downtown South Boston had been cancelled due to the inclement weather and it was uncertain as to the float presentation. Dressed for the occasion, dates arrived in torrential downpours with umbrellas and coats. When 8 o’clock arrived, the game was postponed until the heavy rains stopped but the fans remained loyal and wet spectators. Soon, the rain slacked up and the players, uniforms fresh and white, made their debut. After the first play, the numbers on their backs were illegible and a new type of football developed — muddy. At halftime a shorter version of the planned show was presented. The floats with dripping paint on borrowed funeral home grass forced one to guess which floats were the most creative and beautiful. Queen Terri Hodges and her court, damp but dazzling, were presented to the fans by SCA President Sam Wilson. Second half began with the Comets trailing the Cave Spring Knights. The game continued with muddy plays in favor of the Knights. At game’s end, the Blues, dirty and dejected, were defeated. In low spirits and wet, couples ventured from the stadium to the cafeteria for the annual dance. Music was provided by the Vistatones. Casting aside their soggy shoes, the students forgot their loss and began to enjoy the music and dancing. What a night of fun. Through the hoop crash the Comets on a wet Homecoming night. The cheerleader’s enthusiasm boosts dampened spirits. Homecoming 33 WfMWMP wWiMff iik (V y w ftffifiwsSi Wii $ m y WM, m Iff ; IF m I I 09 1 1 11 P ' l m Nobody gets past the admission gate without paying. Miss Frances Mitchell, Ann Edney and Pauline Conner see to that. It takes some doing but the “friends” of Briggs Allen grab him and force him to the stockade, the most popular spot at the Fall Festival. 34 Fall Festival ' The palm reader told me I was going to meet a handsome man. ' Festival pleases all A crowd drifted into the Fall Festival fairyland of delight, filled with big boxes of salty popcorn, “goodies for big and little kids, old-time comics and a real-live palm-reader for those daring enough to look into their future. Thirty-eight clubs, sponsored by the Inter-Club Council, vied for the patronage of the excited crowd on the chilly November evening. For all those late night eaters, the French and Latin Restaurant was an ideal stop with romantic strands of music filtering between the candle-lit, red-checkered tables. The athletes proved their dexterity at the ball tossing booth or perhaps jumped into action at the basketball hoop while grim-faced teachers waited patiently for the end of their sentences in the homemade “jail.” The climax of the evening was the crowning of the new Mr. HCSH, and although beauty kings usually receive roses, the 1973 king, Rafael Alegre,- was presented a cream pie a la fa ce by the outgoing king. As the bustling crowd drifted home at about 10:30, ICC chairman Anne Edney smiled as she counted all the money. Little guys don’t win, even when it’s all in fun. Peabody Brame waves to the crowd at the Mr. HCSH contest as he is introduced by Janet Bradley. He lost. Contestants for Mr. HCSH had to parade in bathing suits and William Wyatt got into the swing of things at the satirical “beauty” pageant. Fall Festival 35 s name ' y did everyone drive that day? It took me 20 minutes to park. ' Parking lot problems jam up at day’s end and sometimes require the attention of Vice-principal Larry Clark. it’s called the student parking lot but the students have dubbed it “Frustration Lane.” Beginning with that fight for those very limited yellow and black parking stickers one week before school started, the parking lot made life a little more hectic and perhaps a little more humorous. Pity was the only word for the driver September 5. Getting to school at 8:20 and not parking until 8:50 was upsetting. Why did everyone decide to drive the first day of school? And after a week of fighting to be first out of the lot at 3:10, it became obvious to many that the wise thing to do was to hang around until 3:30 and then attempt to dodge the holes and make it to Highway 501. During the school day when the P.A. switched on, the odds were 10 to 1 that the voice ' would squawk, “Will the owner of the car, license plate BJC000, please report to the main office. You are blocking 10 cars in the parking lot.” Three periods one day, the owner of a yellow sedan was constantly being told to move his car immediately and then to come to the office for a yellow slip. Mr. Jonny Davis, faculty member, finally reported to Dr. Venable. It’s not known if he got a yellow slip. Despite its problems and its mudholes, “Frustration Lane” one day became a scene for good spirits. Leaving at noon, June 7, the last day of school, students began honking their horns. The sound became an expression of happiness and summer. Is there another sound, anywhere or anytime, that is as sweet? 36 Parking Lot No space, except in the open lanes, is available on some days. Students take a chance and park there. Parking Lot 37 Drivers begin day early ' It wouldn ' t be bad except for the little ladies in Halifax. ' Almost everyone knows what it’s like to be a bus rider, but what is that long ride like for the driver? It begins early in the morning when he rushes to get dressed and go into the coldness of a winter morning, the wetness of a rainy morning or the heat of a spring morning to crank and check the bus. Finally after a series of checks, the driver leaves to pick up the riders, including a few little monsters. Each stop is done almost automatically and the driver works somewhat like a machine, opening and shutting the door. After the bus is loaded, the driver goes on toward school. Suddenly he hears something and looks up in his mirror and sees that two of the little monsters are swinging at each other. Oh, no! He pulls over and breaks it up, then resumes his 35 m.p.h. pace on to school. When entering Halifax, the driver gets ready to blow the horn at those crazy drivers. Then it happens! Some little old lady pulls out in front of the bus. Beep! Beep! She wants to get in front of the bus because it only goes 35 m.p.h., but then she speeds up to 25. Finally the big yellow machine pulls into the bus parking lot and the driver then becomes a student like everyone else until the 3:10 bell rings when he begins the entire process all over, only this time in reverse. For O. L. Bowen, Pete Davis and Daryl Powell a new day is beginning as they Crowded halls are weather barometer 7 can hardly get to my locker for the people. It must be raining hard outside. ' Lunch provides a time for Barbara Harmon, Leigh McClure, Nonnie Peace, John Vaughan and Doug Ford to soak up the sun before returning to their afternoon classes. On fair days in the spring the lawns outside were crowded. One thing about the weather—you could always tell what it was like outside by the number of people inside. When it rained or snowed, which was more than common, the halls inside were flooded with people. The bad weather did more than just dampen people’s spirits; it drowned Homecoming in the fall, snowed students out for a week during winter and postponed Class Day in the Spring. When meteorological interference in the spring and fall didn’t occur, the bicyclists took to the road in large numbers. The sun, a stranger during the rainy winter, finally appeared regularly during the spring, allowing students to enjoy lunch outside and each other’s company. Sports teams, however, had trouble with the inclement weather. The baseball team especially had a bad time of it, post¬ poning several games and playing on a muddy field in others. Not minding the snow, students cluster together, wondering how long before school will close and they can go home. 40 Weather Rushing to class, Carson Anderson runs into the building to escape the next spring shower. Snow was a familiar scene to students during the winter season. School was closed one entire week because of snow. Weather 41 Sponsors for the successful “Soul Unlimited” included Gracie Poindexter, Mamie Plenty, Theresa Paniel and Peggy Glass. Superior talent rewarded Beckwith Crawley and Wesley Peters with a coveted second place. 42 Talent Show ' Raymond $-a rea r heavy singer No ' wonder he won “Soul||fhlimited” — The Talent Show — featuring fire baton twirls, piano tunes, drum duets and vocalists was sponsored by six high school students. A select group of faculty and students wer© chosen as judges for the show and senior Raymond Crawley with his piano sol ' d stole first prize, receiving $30. Drummers Beckwith Crawley and Wesley Peters ran close seconds, winning $20 and “Such Good Friends,” a vocalist group, won third place and $10 for their performance. The show raised a total of $944.71 as $877.71 was received at the gate and $67 was raised by the sale of tickets the preceding week. The money from the show went into the general fund for any club or organization that needed assistance. Pouring his heart into a number one Raymond Crawley shows he has what it takes to be a winner. Talent Show 43 Thompson engineers ' the year ' ' They got together and put it all together. That ' s super cool. ' Early fall. Coach Don Thompson, in his first year at the helm of Halifax County’s varsity basketball team, reclines in a chair. Facing him is a reporter from the local paper. Waiting for his next question, Thompson is unaware that time is drifting him towards a rendezvous with a state championship playoff game later that winter in Charlottesville, Virginia. Time is also drifting him into the jaws of a crisis in December in which his squad will be sapped of its infinite potential by an internal racial mis¬ understanding threatening to derail a trainload of community enthusiasm upon which the team is riding. The reporter’s next question offers Thompson a chance to take a stand on racial issues. REPORTER: Mr. Thompson, how many blacks and how many whites do you have on your team? THOMPSON: I don’t know. I haven’t counted. Nurtured in his players, this refusal to acknowledge the existence of a racial dichotomy helped Thompson’s young stars heal the wounds of a misunderstanding that had shot the Blues down from an initial 2-0 record to 3-3 before Christ¬ mas break had run its course. Thompson, elected Coach of the Year, led the Comets through this storm and onto the biggest year in Halifax County’s basketball history; a second place finish in the state; annihilation of traditional superrivals GW, Martinsville and Amherst; an All-State guard who shoved two legends out of the record books and two players and a coach selected for the summer all- star game. And it was the indomitable Thompson, whose coolness was manifested by his suc¬ cess in pulling the Blues from a racial problem, who engineered “The Year” in Comet basketball. 44 Varsity Basketball Nearly swamped by the Crimson Wave of Petersburg, Russell Puckett gets off a tough shot in the state championship. Ready to leap, Russell Puckett gets a pass from Broderick Hill in the regional tournament against R.E. Lee. Varsity Basketball 1972-73 Season’s Record: 19-7 HCSH 89 Maggie Walker 66 HCSH 76 Franklin Co. 75 HCSH 50 E.C. Glass 54 HCSH 77 Highland Springs 80 HCSH 69 Durham 77 HCSH 57 GW 38 HCSH 68 Amherst 54 HCSH 73 Armstrong 85 HCSH 66 Martinsville 48 HCSH 61 Amherst 51 HCSH 59 Liberty 41 HCSH 57 Maggie Walker 71 HCSH 62 Armstrong 57 HCSH 75 GW 56 HCSH 67 Liberty 52 HCSH 58 Highland Springs 57 HCSH 101 Martinsville 54 HCSH 69 E.C. Glass 63 HCSH 70 Franklin Co. 43 HCSH 48 GW 53 Western District Tournament HCSH 72 Amherst 47 HCSH 65 E.C. Glass 63 Northwest Regional Tournament HCSH 62 Robert E. Lee 56 HCSH 44 William Fleming 35 State Tournament HCSH 56 Norcom 53 HCSH 51 Petersburg 59 Varsity basketball: (seated) Frankie Watts, Lawrence Carter, O.C. Hailey, Jerry Brooks, Boxley Llewellyn, Broderick Hill, Manager Mike Hill, (standing) Coach Don Thompson, Joe Graves, Kenneth Hudson, John Sydnor, Bobby Hawkins, Calvin Crews, L.F. Elliott, Larry Scott, Russell Puckett, Manager Raymond Witcher, Coach Johnny Robinson. Varsity Basketball 45 On the way toward the basket, his own mane flying, Russell Puckett claws past two Armstrog Wildcats. Using his 6’11” frame, Calvin Crews shows three Highland Springers how to score. They learned, winning 80-77. Two more points are scored against the Comets’ traditional rivals, George Washington as Jerry Brooks makes a layup in the 57-38 victory. 46 Varsity Basketball Season builds slowly ' Jerry burned the nets when he set that new record. ' Following a season opener 89-66 bomb¬ ing of Richmond powerhouse Maggie Walker, Comet Coach Don Thompson ignited an ecstatic Halifax gym with an omen of the future as he declared, “A new era has begun for Halifax County basketball.” History would prove him correct as the Blues surprised the entire state with the school’s greatest season ever. Maggie Walker was supposed to have been a tough game compared to the Comet’s next opponent, Franklin County of the Roanoke District. Three overtimes and a heart-stopping 76-75 win convinced the home town fans otherwise. Then trouble. Close losses to Glass and Highland Springs and more tears in the Roxboro tournament sank the Comets to 2-3; but after some soul searching in the Comet lair, GW found itself the vic¬ tim of an inspired Halifax team, as did hapless Amherst. Still suffering a hang¬ over from their earlier troubles, the Blues slipped to 4-4 after an embarrassing loss to Armstrong. The Blues lost only two more regular season games, while annihilating peren¬ nial powers like GW and Martinsville. Captain Jerry Brooks burned the nets in a record-breaking 40 point performance in the Comets’ 101-54 bombing of Martins¬ ville. An overtime win over troublesome Glass assured the Comets of at least a tie for the regular season district championship. But it took a GW-Halifax coin toss to propell the Comets into the post-season tournament top-seeded in the district. The Comets had traveled the same road the previous year, winning the regular season title and entering the tournament as the favorite team, only to vanish in the mire of Comet teams past who died in the face of great expectations. This year would be different. Varsity Basketball 47 lift State play found Lawrence Carter often scrambling for a rebound against Norcom on the first night of the finals. In regional play Lawrence Carter goes in for a layup against Robert E. Lee. The Comets won the game and faced Fleming the next night. Disregarding the Leemen defenders, Lawrence Carter leaps for the basket and two points in the regional game won by the Comets. 48 Varsity Basketball LEMIN m ' Road to state play not easy ' After we beat Lee, things really began to look up. ' Pandemonium in University Hall at Charlottesville. Halifax County’s Calvin Crews crouches low at center court, vying for control of the initial tipoff of the Virginia state basketball championship game against Petersburg High. It is Halifax’s first appearance in this game. Getting here was not easy. A mere two points tipped the balance in the Comets’ favor for the Western Dis¬ trict Championship. The Northwest Region tournament was a comparative breeze, with only a William Fleming slowdown tem¬ porarily obscuring the Comets’ view of a state championship title. The Blues then entered the state tournament as the team least likely to win, having produced the worst season record at 18-6. A 56-53 win over Norcom High subsequently thrust the underdog Comets into the finals against undefeated Petersburg. Tall man Calvin Crews scores against Fleming in the game that put the Comets in the state tourney. Fans played a big part in the Comet victory in the regionals. They didn’t “bust” for state play was next. While L.F. Elliott goes after a rebound, Bobby Hawkins jumps and turns to offer help. Varsity Basketball 49 ' I ' m so proud of these guys I feel as though we won. ' Comet dream dashed by ' wave ' All-stars Moses Malone (24) and Calvin Crews, two of the top players in Virginia, leap for the opening tipoff in the state finals. Screams, cheers and whoops ring out in Charlottesville’s University Hall when Sandy Watlington and Penny Banks join the excited fans. 50 Varsity Basketball Getting to the finals had meant state¬ wide prominence for individual Comets. Jerry Brooks, who averaged 19.7 points per game, was elected first team All-State. Coach Thompson was chosen to coach the West in the summer All-Star game, and would be joined on the team by Brooks and Crews. Here in the championship game, Crews will be jumping against Petersburg’s star center Moses Malone, who averaged 30 points per game coming into the con¬ test. At the last buzzer he will have scored 12 points. Scanning the two teams’ front lines, we gaze up at two walls that stand Ell”, 6’6”, 67” and 6’10”, 6’6”, 6 ’ 6 ”. And the ball rises, followed by the two giants. Crews controls. The Comets jump to a 5-0 lead, only to be matched at the end of the first quarter 9-9. Petersburg’s Crimson Wave takes command and leaves the Comets in its wake at halftime 25-19. The Blues recoil with a second half surge that leaves them in front 38-36 as the fourth quarter starts. But foul trouble strikes and in the waning minutes of the ’72-73 season the Crimson Wave shoves the Comets aside and ignites a rally that finishes the Comets 59-51. Said Thompson of the game: “I’m so proud of these guys I feel as though we won.” True, it wasn’t victory. But try telling that to the folks back home. 5. JL aTa i£J ■ m sssar f Two big men, Calvin Crews and Moses Malone (24), fight for a rebound in the state finals. Malone won and so did his team, Petersburg. The score tells the story in the state finals. The Comets (visitors) came close but the dream faded in the game’s last minutes. The man: Coach Don Thompson. The trophy in the background: symbol of the state championship. Message: what might have been. Varsity Basketball 51 Bad start, hot finish for JV team ' The JV ' s gave everybody ulcers with those overtimes. ' After four straight losses, what does a team do? They have two choices. They can either practice harder and start win¬ ning or give up and keep losing. The JV’s buckled down and won eleven of their twelve remaining games. Armstrong, Mar¬ tinsville, Amherst, Liberty and Maggie Walker were the first to fall to the spir¬ ited young men in blue. As the season progressed, the list got longer. The team fought their way to the top and hoped to remain there. To do so, they had to beat GW in Danville for the championship. A packed house saw the team tie GW at the sound of the horn. The season was compressed into one over¬ time. With Coach Lloyd behind them, the Baby Blues were not to be denied. In a brilliant overtime, they outscored GW five to three. JV Basketball 1972-73 Record: 11-5 HCSH 56 Maggie Walker 60 HCSH 63 Franklin Co. 72 HCSH 57 E.C. Glass 59 HCSH 44 Amherst 49 HCSH 68 Armstrong 51 HCSH 52 Martinsville 51 HCSH 59 Amher st 46 HCSH 57 Liberty 29 HCSH 59 Maggie Walker 51 HCSH 65 Armstrong 68 HCSH 42 GW 38 HCSH 44 Liberty 36 HCSH 78 Martinsville 72 HCSH 47 E.C. Glass 39 HCSH 55 Franklin Co. 46 HCSH 56 GW 54 Turning the corner, Kevin Watson tries to work the ball in for a score against the GW team on their home court. 52 JV Basketball JV basketball team: (front row) Kevin Watson, Jim Hagood, Mike Vaughan, Rick Farrell, Mark Wilkerson, (second row) Ernest Williams, Herman Stevens, Mark Jackson, Claude Womack, Sam Chambers, George Fountain, (top row) Coach Dan McCurry, Head Coach Wayne Lloyd, Larry Scott, Spencer Ferguson, Mike Lipford, Harry Morris, Sammy Smith, Gregory Bouldin, Willie Carrington. “Gee, I’ve got the ball,” Harry Morris seems to be saying in a home contest. Basketball is a scrappy game as played by Harry Morris (52), his teammates and opponents in a pre-varsity contest. JV Basketball 53 School spirit hits heights at tournament The most fun of the year was riding those packed buses to the games. Jr Anxiety shows as Charlene D’agata d Joy Hollingsworth watch the Comets lose the lead in state finals. The marching band was on its way to the Madi Gras in Louisiana and they were in Atlanta waiting as nervously as those at the Charlottesville game to see if the Comets would be in the state finals. When they found that they were, they sent out cries of “We’re No. 1.” This became a favorite slogan of all the students this year. Even though the band was separated from the team by hundreds of miles, they showed the true spirit that had gradually developed among the students. It didn’t come easily for as the football season began, a few days before school opened, it was plain to see that there was very little school spirit among the few students who showed up. The cheerleaders bellowed out cheers until they were red in the face but there was no response from the crowd. The rest of the football games were the same. More students attended but the lack of spirit was still present. When the basketball season began, things picked up some but a few losses dampened the team’s and the fans’ spirit. Then one game changed everything. The Comets defeated arch rival, GW High School. The students were bubbling in school loyalty. Packed pep buses went to the away games. When the district tourney arrived, half of the school was there. The crowd cheered the Comets on to victory and did the same at the Regional. The team didn’t win the finals and for a moment spirit sagged but it came back strong. After all. No. 2 “ain’t” bad. , 54 Comet Spirit In a whirl of excitement, ecstatic cheerleaders and players celebrate a win over Norcom in state competition. Engrossed in the regional tournament, Karen Ballou watches the progress of the game. William Fleming was defeated 44-35. Joyous cheerleaders and screaming fans set a chaotic atmosphere after the Martinsville game. Comet Spirit 55 Position demands overtime ' When the players smiled back, I knew things were better. ' No girl in her right mind would voluntarily go out for a position demanding that she serve as waitress, painter, store clerk, salesman, ego booster and scapegoat for a bunch of guys. Why should she be expected to stand in the miserable cold with her bare knees knocking as she stares enviously at her seasonably coat- swarthed friends? Barring an occasional wolf whistle, her only pay is a duked-up certificate, a couple of news photos and a two page spread in the yearbook. Okay, so cheerleading wasn’t everything it’s cracked up to be. Nevertheless, twelve girls stuck it out through the boring summer practices and on into football season where game after game dragged on. Sometimes twice a week they made the usual “pep” posters and served the players their pre-game lunch in spite of continued comments about how “The cheerleaders don’t do anything but skip study hall.” Yeah, they skipped study hall, all right. They skipped it to serve the players and operate the school store and cover the giant basketball hoop with paper and organize pep rallys and—of all things—go to the store for ice so the players wouldn’t have to drink hot lemonade. No, relations were anything but great as the year began. As basketball season approached, however, things slowly started picking up. Players began smiling back as they passed the cheerleaders in the hall. Bobby actually made an attempt to swallow some of Trisha’s orange sponge cake. Even Kathy and Peggy had to laugh when Russell swore it was made of the real stuff. Hand gestures can tell a lot about game action as Trisha Cole shows while cheering, gasping and finally jumping in response to Comet floor strategy. Pleading for Comets to “Tighten Up,” Peggy Roark and Kathy Hamilton grow impatient as another opponent slips by. Outcome of the Roanoke regional basketball game brings a dinner celebration for Deborah Leigh and Juanita Martin. Delighted to see the Comets romp over the Eagles, Mildred Petty leads the crowd in a victory chant. Steak and salad is the finishing touch for Ayme Ellis and Russell Puckett after the regional victory. Head Cheerleader Kathy Holt at the state finals pauses a moment to smile before leading another cheer. Turned to the crowd, Marva Humphrey raises her arm in support for the team. The team, with the cheerleaders help, defeated Norcom to advance to the finals. Caught in a mood of despair, Sharon Hodges looks on as the Comets suffer a bitter loss in the state finals. Cheerleaders 57 Tourney builds cheerleaders belonging 7 smiled so much I thought my face would crack. ' Now things began falling in place. The Comets hit on a long winning streak, each victory creating the perpetual drive needed to carry them all the way to the state championship game. Even though Comets ranked second, it was an experience the girls could remember and say “So that’s what it was really like to be a cheerleader.” That euphoric feeling of really belonging was long in coming, but the real thing finally replaced the pseudo¬ smiles cheerleaders had worn so long. Amid the excitement of regional play, Ellen Davis adds enthusiasm to the pep block as Halifax triumphs over Robert E. Lee. JV cheerleaders: (seated) Betty Johnston, Bridgette Neece, Peggy Baskervill, Teresa Fallen, Sharon Humphrey and Gail Collie (standing) Barbara Harmon and Joan Lowery. They practiced twice a week. Soggy from torrential rains, the Orange Crush bottle tended to droop. Spirits were all but wilted, though, as both squads united at Homecoming. 58 Cheerleaders Scores adding to the Comet lead brings a high leap from Sharon Hodges during the first game of the state tournament. Oh, what fun it is to ride! On a truck? Marva Humphries, Mildred Petty, Denise Witcher, Deborah Leigh, Ellen Davis and Betty Strickland enjoy the parade. Halftime brings relief for Joan Lowery who takes advantage of the break to purchase a soft drink from Sally Chappell at the SCA concession stand. Nail-biting helps relieve the tension for cheerleader Betty Strickland during the opening game at home. Cheerleaders 59 Assemblies interrupt class routine ' The donkey game was old; May Day was new! I don ' t know which I enjoyed most. ' Money was often the purpose and students were always delighted as boring classes and the regimental school routines were interrupted by various assemblies. Educational, informative, comical or purely financial were the assemblies. Attracting a great crowd was the donkey basketball game presented for the benefit of the SCA. Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” and “Adam and Eve” by Mark Twain were among the plays performed, lending an intellectual aspect. The band students conducted musical assemblies and also performed at the May Day program. National and religious holidays— Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Key ’73—were observed. Overcrowded conditions proved to be a problem but were solved when it was decided that the sophomores would view a program before the juniors and seniors. May Day brought a rock performance from the stage band that performed many popular numbers for the student body. 60 Assemblies Stubborn donkeys pose a problem for Carol Hicks who tries to dodge her basketball opponent Earl Royster. Boys’ State representative Sam Wilson bears the Stars and Stripes at the close of the Veterans’ Day assembly. Assemblies 61 ' Have you heard Chicago ' s latest? It ' s the best yet. ' Music big with teens Be it soul, rock, pop, bubblegum, coun¬ try and western, classical or whatever, music helps motivate the life of the teen. It’s everywhere. What would a classroom be like without the class imp beating on his desk, keeping the beat to the sounds of “Slade” rolling through his mind? Could you imagine a school bus without the sounds of scratchy soul records being played on the portable phonos? Some people identify with their kinds of music and believe they can find their true selves in the sounds coming from the tapes and grooves. Others just like to jive along with the sounds and keep up with the times of music. Rock and soul are the two main branches of music students listen to. A few enjoy classic and jazz while country and western enjoys a wide following. Soul is the favorite of most blacks while most rock fans are white. But color is not the deciding fac¬ tor in one’s music tastes; it just seems that way. Now you may realize or have had your realization heightened that music plays a major role in the relaxation and moti¬ vation in the student’s mind. You may now return to the newest tape of “The Temp¬ tations” or “Deep Purple.” Any extra money burning in a teenager’s jeans often goes to the purchase of albums featuring favorite recording « « artists like these. .r j -A. � Music dominates lunchtime talk, as Irving Duncan displays a favorite album. “Such Good Friends,” a junior musical group, sings “Come Saturday Morning,” at the SCA inductions. The influence of musicians on many students is seen on Grub Day with Carl Henderson portraying Alice Cooper. J A Music’s Influence 63 Delight spreads across Bridget Guthrie’s face when Brenda Wilborne finds for her a desperately needed novel for a book report. “Where’s that book?” Frank Brooks asks as he surveys a vast selection of research volumes to use in his term paper. 64 Library Research More information must be found so Janet Owen and Pauline Conner continue their hunt for specific material. Term paper time rolls around every spring to turn the library into a second home for many juniors and seniors. Spring days mean ' those term papers ' 7 wanted to write on Wolfe but Pauline had him, so I got Frost but Irving had him. ' Expository thesis — commonly called a term paper — was a phrase often used in a derogatory manner by juniors and seniors during the months of April and May. Dubbed “sources of frustration” by many students, term papers involved much research, time and effort by the authors. Panicked juniors, searching for information on a particular American author, and seniors researching British writers, found the library open daily and on Monday and Thursday nights for their convenience. Before the great tasks were begun, junior and senior English teachers directed a crash “term paper” course in which all of the fundamentals of writing a research paper were thoroughly discussed. The next step for the eager beaver students was a trip to the library where, armed with note cards and pencils, each began his search for the sometimes elusive author. Notetaking began thereafter, followed by the final composition. Two weeks was the time limit set for the completion of the hated “monster” that represented an important grade on record and a preparation for college level research and composition. Side benefits were numerous as students planned and composed in their new home away from home — the library. Tanks of gas and many miles were burned as the roads leading to the library were greatly traveled, librarians heaved a sigh of relief when the bell rang for dismissal of school and even a few arguments resulted over who had a certain topic first. As graded papers were handed to the students, some were pleased and some were not, but all were assured that term papers were here to stay. Maybe. Library Research 65 Friday night finds starry-eyed Patsy Yates rocking with partner Steve Vaughan at a Christmas dance. ri r - L. ' mg Carolina bopping to the Virginia beat is an easy step for Topsy Turvy goers Lally Lacy and Don Thaxton. Calvin Howerton and Toni Wells jo in their friends on the dance floor and enjoy the music of “Flic and His Orchestra.” 66 Dances Myriad tree lights illuminate the lobby, casting a glow upon weary dancers that rest around Dances offer diversion ' The band was great but I wish I hadn ' t lost my shoes. ' “Anybody up for the Robot?” . . . “I’m up for anything!” Students in our spot are always up for anything different. Living in a rural community where tradition takes a firm hold, students in our spot are always ready to jive when an opportunity for action comes along. Differing from larger city schools where in many cases dances have been cut out all together, students at our spot still enjoy the simpleness of a “good ole” school dance. The Homecoming Dance was given on a rainy, muddy October night after the Comets were downed 12-6 by the Cave Spring Knights. Although the weather was rotten and the team dejected, stu¬ dents enjoyed the company of old alumni friends as well as music by the “Vista- tones.” Sparkling snowballs hung from the cafeteria ceiling as students jived to the music at the semi-formal Snowball Dance given in December. The dance created a holiday spirit when students bid each other a “Merry Christmas” and a holiday vacation began! Topsy-Turvy Dance ended a week of chaos as girls finally caught their man and guys quit hiding in the rest rooms during their lunch period. If one hadn’t known better, one might have thought that women’s lib had invaded our spot as girls paid their dates way into the dance. Topsy-Turvy, somewhat like Sadie Hawkins, was just another way in which students enjoyed the simple pleasures of our spot. Students make a mad dash to the SCA concession stand for a refreshing Coke during a Snowball Dance break. Dances 67 Are grades important? ' I couldn ' t go home if I didn ' t make the honor roll. ' “Sorry, I can’t come because I’ve got a test to study for” or “I’ve got a test tomorrow, but I don’t care if I flunk it so I’m coming anyway,” could be answers to the same question. What the attitudes point out are actually two answers to the question of “What is im¬ portant about grades?” According to the Guidance Department, grades supposedly indicate achievement by means of the subjective evaluation of teachers. Different teachers, however, have different standards. This becomes the common complaint of nearly all students and some, like Carolyn Good, accept this fatalistically by saying that grades do determine whether you pass or fail and you should do your best. Pat Hunt agreed adding only that the grade most definitely depended on the teacher. The major purpose of grades is to inform parents and to let them see the progress of their child. “Grades are simply a by-product from a means of informing parents,” stated Mrs. Lantor. “Of course, the ideal way to do this is by parent-teacher conferences.” Inevitably, high grades have come to cause great competition among students. Some, like Sue Forlines, “don’t show their face if they don’t make the honor roll.” Others simply do not care and do enough work to get a 75 or a slightly higher grade. Many students do dislike the necessary comparison of grades for determining rank in class, which is used for college admittance decisions. For Heath Pool, grades become an “added bur¬ den, because I don’t want to learn just to get good grades.” Likewise, Mike McDowell disliked the fact that people do tend to judge too much by grades. Kay Stevens held that it is not the grade or the competition that is important, but what is learned. David Slabach felt it essential to do well in anything, whether it is in one’s work, in grades or in personal interest. Still there are his opposites which are termed “under-achievers” because they do not work to capacity to get their best grades. What it all boils down to is what are grades for: competition, personal advan¬ tages or to show what you learn? Hallways at lunch become study sites for enthusiastic learners Linda Maxey and Barbara McCormick. Senior members solemnly listen while NHS president Boxley Llewellyn swears in new honor students. 68 Grades Food is replaced by an important assignment. Linda Williamson remains in a lonely study hall during lunch period to finish her English. Typewriting errors are an added burden for Ramona Conner as she struggles to improve her typing skill and get that good grade. Grades 69 Innovations slowed down New teaching methods weren ' t as prevalent as before because of space, lack of proper facilities Innovations in classroom instruction didn’t stop, but they slowed down. A lack of facilities, space and time limited new teaching methods and thus encouraged more student participation in various classes. In the larger classrooms, such as those in parts of the English Department, student group work proved quite popular among the seniors in incorporating the student in both the planning and learning processes. The analysis of poems, book reviews and plays in these small groups consumed a large portion of their time while such groups were impossible to organize in the more crowded classrooms. Student interpretation was stressed by other English instructors also, as students were encouraged to bring to class a book, article or other item of interest and discuss among fellow classmates the significance of these items. Some classes were required to write dramatic monologues while others studied contemporary issues as they applied to well-known novels. Both English and history instructors devised a new method of student participation in the form of written contracts. These contracts were merely an agreement between student and teacher, as the student decided what grade he wished to work for and then agreed to do the work to which the teacher assigned him meriting that grade. Egg throwing is not just a Halloween trick as physics teacher Mrs. Bosiger, Brien Pugh and Susan Jones discover. Shelves of supplies intrigue senior Dale Mills as he selects materials with which to complete his painting. Tempera paint and creative minds mix to produce colorful designs as well as a messy art table. 70 Classes Mock courtroom trials and senate hearings found government students actively involved in classroom activities. Young “judges” and “lawyers” debated current issues, such as Vietnam and Watergate, while students in other classes took over as teachers. Members of various government classes received first hand instruction as they journeyed to Washington, D.C., for a brief tour. Dissection of members of the feline species became the source of many a gasp and groan in Room 160 of the Science Department. Scalpel-happy students were required to “skin the cat”, remove its entrails and mount the remaining skeleton. Amid stray meows, which failed to revive lifeless blobs of fur soaking in formaldehyde, some industrious students resorted to pressure cookers as a means of obtaining more “tender vittles” upon which to carve. Individual investigation was encouraged in other science classes with an increase from five to fifteen classes of laboratory investigation. Those enrolled in these classes carried on their own experimentation and learned from their results with the teacher serving as supervisor. Classes 71 72 Classes : ; Distributive education students undertook small business projects directed by their coordinator. In such projects students were required to set up their own imaginary business in Halifax County, plan and determine the cost of e stablishing this business and speculate the profit gained. Inexperienced student drivers took to the newly constructed track or “driving range” in driver education cars — without an instructor. Students were taught driving skills by means of radio from the instructors’ tower to the students’ cars. This daring innovation has been, to the surprise of some, a great success. The drivers learned during their study halls. Students estimate profits DE members planned an imaginary business — like a pizza palace — and figured on money it would make Absorbed in a demonstration by Mr. Henry Harrison, industrial arts students H. L. Chappell, Barry Anderson, John Bishop and Keith Crews listen. Glass burettes create the illusion of a bamboo jungle where confused chemists brew surprising concoctions. Almost all college-bound students take chemistry. Classes 73 Twentieth century typewriting is a frustration to many as students are frequently tempted to rip out countless sheets of paper or bang the keys. Dramatic presentations in English class find Rinalda Farrar and Sharon Pointer portraying Helen Keller and her teacher in a scene from “The Miracle Worker.” Bored with the school routine, Luci Fuller lets her mind wander beyond the confines of the classroom to her job as lab technician at a local hospital. 74 Classes Black studies Interest and awareness contribute to larger number of students enrolled in black studies Student-based instruction initiated an expansion in curriculum, for new courses were added as a result of student need or interest. Additional personnel were hired to meet the boom in black studies and art. Two teachers worked in a team teaching situation in the black studies program while art employed three instructors, one more than ever before. “Such an increase in the students enrolled in black studies is due, I think, to interest and awareness, and the great number in art can most likely be attributed to the fact that more emphasis is being placed on art as a pastime as well as a profession,” Vice-Principal Larry Clark said. Physical education programs expanded to incorporate archery into their schedule, and girls volleyball and gymnastics teams were established. Classes 75 Daydreams creep into classes Minds wander, speculate on what teachers will do, how to answer the easy, early questions Uncertainty — always on the defensive. Opposing what seemed to be the toughest offense, a student could never be sure of . . of anything. “Wonder if she’ll notice if Leigh eats a lifesaver?” “Wonder if she’ll miss the beakers the tennis team ‘borrowed’?” “Wonder if Mr. Fitz graded our term papers?” “Wonder if I can find my I.D. Card?” Unpredictable teachers played “Hot Potato” with unsuspecting students. The less clever were frequently burned and came to realize that one must prepare for the unexpected or otherwise have a pot holder handy at all times. Students inclined to be rather lazy, however, frequently adopting preventative measures such as boasting the answers to questions like, “Which selection were you assigned last night?” and “Could someone tell me what page it is on?” Having answered these two consecutive questions correctly, the student found that he should simply assume an expression of intelligence and raise his hand for the remaining questions and he would thus be by-passed. Such offensive measures were no guaranteed protection as passive pupils soon discovered. There was, no cover-up for their own ignorance. Futile efforts were abandoned and students settled into a game of speculation. “Will Miss Ayers make us run three whole laps today? Will Miss Lozano show that same old Spanish film that I couldn’t interpret the past three times we saw it?” “Wonder what day it is?” “Wonder what year it is?” Industrial arts is going to the dogs! A lonesome pup that wandered into the class quickly befriended Nicki Long. 76 Classes Classes 77 Publications bring tears, work, honors ' The Star story on cops was super. It made me stop calling them pigs. ' Hardwork—crying—laughing—wondering— praying—winning—traveliijg—all surrounded the staffs of the “Haliscope”, “Star” and “Galaxy” during the academic year. Where else but Halifax could a person find the most entertainment in Room 164 on a Wedensday night at nine? That’s where an exhausted crew, led by editor David Fox and adviser Richard J. Fitz, with several onlooking assistants, struggled with another layout of the prize-winning “Star”. Decisions had to be made as to what happened to all the stories, how many words the reporter lacked or exceeded and of course who had another last minute assignment. This was their spot where minds tried to create another prize-winning paper. Such awards as the Trophy from the Virginia High School League, Medalist from Columbia Scholastic Press Association and All-Southern from the Southern Interscholastic Press Association were won during the year. Scoops on capturing the state basketball runner’s-up title, the spread on policemen and the madcap columns from the regular columnists kept the student body anticipating each issue. Headlines for the Thursday afternoon paste up at the news office occupy the thoughts of page editor Roy Ben Davis. Late telephone calls for late sports stories are a routine chore for Scott Cox before he can finish laying out his . pages on Wednesday night. 78 Publications Stapling together the lists of patrons of the “Galaxy,” Raymond Crawley finds the work goes slowly on a hot May afternoon. Business staff members Susan Glover and Caroline Thompson fit the ads on the “Star” pages before the editors can begin their layout work. “Star” makeup never comes easy Editor-in-Chief David Fox concludes as he tries to squeeze six important stories on the paper’s front page. i Publications 79 ' I ' m proud of our spot and I ' m glad the yearbook tried to tell that story. ' Deadlines overcome magazine Many of the staff members who attended the conventions at Columbia in New York and the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina tried to use the techniques they learned to make the ‘73 “Haliscope” as good as the one in ’72. Filled with original prose, poetry and art work, the ’73 “Galaxy” ran into difficulty in meeting deadlines. Because of this the magazine arrived late and didn’t go on sale until fall. The ’72 “Galaxy” won a first place rating from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, its highest ever. Wondering and praying for a theme for the “Haliscope” to express the mood of the ‘72-73 school year, a decision arose when one began to look at his sur¬ roundings. The year seemed to be wrap and centered around their spot: Halifax Country. No matter what the students did or where they went, they always took the pride and presence of Halifax with them. Pictures capturing the emotions and actions of the people and copy con¬ taining the down to earth aspects of its readers had to be pondered over so as to fit the theme. ' ii, “ News hot off the press is what Dean Hudson and Starling Womack are buying from Wynona Compton and Sharon Foster. Yearbook pages, pictures and sales keep Donna Throckmorton, Phyllis Patrick, Jeanette Crenshaw and Suzanne Guill busy. i 80 Publications The last bag goes into the trunk as Katherine Powell, Sharon Hodges and Roy Ben Davis get ready to go to Richmond to catch the plane for New York and the CSPA Convention. Magazine staffers Mitzi Gravitt and Walter Lantz check exchange issues for new trends in literary magaines. Darkroom work snags the interest of Charles Fuller and Rick Farrell during Journalism I period. Smiles fill the face of editor Kay Elliott when she learns at work that the “Galaxy” has arrived on the last day of school. Band, choir members win honors ' It ' s fun to make music. More people ought to try it. ' Being a member of the band means hard work, blown lips and long night practices in the freezing temperatures of December, running laps for mistakes and marching in searing heat. But it’s worth it for director Robert Wall and drum majorette Wendy James transformed the band into an award winning unit as, for the third consecutive year, it took first place in the Harvest Festival, the Crewe- Burkeville Christmas parade and top awards in parade competition on Band Day at the College of William and Mary. Although not a part of the regular band, the Comettes, pulled along by a locomotive named Barry Garrison, augmented the performance of the band and unassistedly snatched second place in the drill team competition at the Crewe parade. Marching is only one aspect of the band; concert is the other. The concert credentials of the band are known statewide. Twelve persons placed in the All-Regional bands. These persons were Martha Hagood, Antoinette Watkins, Bill Murray, Susan Matze, Kevin Whitlock, Clifford Johnson, Sarah Snead and Karen Drake. Keith, Martha and Steve also placed in the All-Virginia Band, giving Halifax the most from District VI and the Western Region. February brought the All-Regional Chorus into existence and Margo Thomas, Rinalda Farrar, William Wyatt and David Powell represented the school for a weekend in Radford. The final triumph for the Music Department was the organization of the Modern Music Masters Society with Keith Hollister as its first president. 82 Music Department Spring Comette tryouts proved worthwhile for some after candidates tried out before Comette adviser Barry Garrison. Beauty and the brass become a popular pair during a stage band performance as Wendy James blasts away on her horn. Bass, soprano and tenor voices harmoniously combine to give listeners an enjoyable treat. Music Department 83 i i-h I i 1 l K;| ; . I I I I ! Community pitches in for band ' I ' ll never forget Mardi Gras. It was a dream come true. ' No one in the band, Comettes, majorettes or flag corps will ever be able to think of the 1972-73 school term without remembering the Mardi Gras experience. It is impossible for any one of these people to think of this experience as simply a trip to New Orleans, for the exciting but brief trip was only the culmination of months of intense practice, various fund-raising projects and endless anticipation. The Mardi Gras experience can be thought of as one resulting from the efforts of the entire community. How could the Mardi Gras dream have become a reality without the Music Booster Club, the sophomores who sold all that candy, the local merchants who sponsored walkers for the walk-a-thon and the hundreds of individuals who bought peanuts, all-purpose cleaner and or chances on a portable color TV or a 1973 Vega. There were times of discouragement due to financial difficulties, and some had doubts even till the time the buses were loaded whether “they were really going to New Orleans.” After all, $12,000 was a lot of money for a 90-second street show. Yet, maybe it wasn’t such a high price to pay for the unification of many different individuals within a community working for the same purpose. With that, who needs a trophy. The Mardi Gras experience may seem like an impossible dream. To think of the brevity of the trip along with the thousands of feelings experienced, sights seen and different faces glanced upon may leave one who traveled in a rather chaotic state of mind. 84 Mardi Gras New Orleans hamburgers seem quite a bit smaller but nevertheless satisfy the appetite of band member Angela Gerst. ■fJ’J ul | || i jHn V. Jmt Old-fashioned harmonica playing occupies Bruce Gentry on the two-day bus ride to New Orleans. With only three minutes to perform for Mardi Gras judges, the band executes a pinwheel formation to a jazzy version of “When the Saints Go Marching In.” Even though they are filled with excitement over their Mardi Gras performance, band members Candice Adams, Debbie Younger, Pam Spencer, Sharon Dixon and Carolyn Good are able to eat before moving on to their destination. Delta Queen was one of many tours the band was able to squeeze in on their Mardi Gras trip. Spectators assume various positions to view the Pinnochio float which preceded the HCSHS band at the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans. Tired from a full day of marching in New Orleans, Rita Heath and Wendy James return to their room at the Holiday Inn. 86 Mardi Gras ' New Orleans and Atlanta have some sights to see. ' i ■ i Because the caravan traveled by bus, a large per cent of March 1-5 was spent riding and getting in and out of the three buses. Sometimes the discomforts of riding a bus for extended periods of time became almost unbearable. This included living with 34 or 35 other people in such close quarters. Sometimes it was comparable to the quarters of Anne Frank and her family while in hiding, minus their fear. It was a lesson in respect for other people and their privacy and their rights. It is possible that the big cities of Atlanta and New Orleans were not as impressive to some as the people in those cities. Everyone was surprisingly friendly, especially as they cheered and shouted for the only band from Virginia. In fact, the spectators’ constant encouragement was the only thing that kept many of the band members going. Mardi Gras! It was a once in a lifetime feeling of joy, excitement and accomplishment. [■riu y Cheers encourage marchers Flag girls attract spectators’ eyes as they wind up the band section in the Mardi Gras parade. Perfect form enables the Comet band and drill team to capture fourth place at the Krewe Mid-City Parade at the Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras 87 Cafeteria serves more than food ' Lunch was ugh but guess what Pauline told me . ' s5??Si£ While Susan Francis examines her food, Wanda Owen gossips the morning’s happenings to the rest of the table. Salt and pepper shakers congregate at one table watching students crowd at the others. It was ordinary but never dull. Indeed, the cafeteria may very well have been the high point in a student’s day since it was about the only place that he could get away from his studies to eat and relax. While passing the time in the cafeteria, an interesting thing to do was to note the different methods used by students to slip in the lunch line. One method was to casually step in front of a friend while putting your books on the shelf. Another way was to make others think you were a teacher by going to the head of the line and asking could you please get in front of them. The most fun for the observers came when a monitor or a vice-principal pulled these violators out of line. There never seemed to be a dull time in the cafeteria with students eating, spilling food, slipping upon the spilled food, breaking in line and getting caught while breaking in line. Pity the poor dieters who skipped lunch and missed all the fun. 88 Cafeteria Not everyone is dissatisfied with his lunch as Brenda Waller shows when she downs her sandwich with a smile. “Cheese sandwiches again,” asks Deloris Boxley as she forks one of the regular weeklies before attempting to eat it. Mass-bedlam is overcome by most students in “A” lunch period long enough to enjoy a bite to eat and still find time for talking. Cafeteria 89 Lunch time offers freedom ' I ' m gonna ask Pauline for a date at lunch. Hope she says yes. ' Lunch time outside the cafeteria is a varied scene. Active students play with frisbees or pass football. At this time one can release some of the energy that has been building up in the morning. Industrious students are characterized by their piles of books at lunch. They seem to be either cramming for a test or finishing a tough assignment. Others compare notes and homework to make sure they are doing their work correctly. One of the best things about lunch is that you can talk to your friends. Many students have things to talk about or fuss about my lunch time. Sometimes it may be an impending failure in a class or the latest gossip. Dreaming, sitting in the grass and writing poetry are the apparent characteristics of the loner. This type of student is usually easy to spot. He sits off to himself, usually under a tree and has a dreamy look. I • Bell waiting accompanies bored looks on the faces of the lunchtime lineup. Lobby benches provide seating. | 90 Lunch Time A friendly grab at lunch distracts Andy Davis from his discussion on drag racing with C.J. Dawson. Lunch break is just the right time for Stuart Henderson to talk Gail Collie into a date. At lunch period students enjoy more than their lunch. They have a good time talking and just relaxing. 1 i Lunch Time 91 Muddy and exhausted, Joey Satterfield congratulates David Avery after placing fifth in the district meet. Track seasons mixed ' Barksdale can run. Twelfth in the nation ain ' t bad. ' Mixed was the term that best described the track seasons. In the fall, the cross country squad wound up with an even record while in the spring the outdoor track team did considerably better. Both teams were hampered by inexperience and illnesses to key players at the wrong times. But some outstanding individual performances were racked up. Earl Barksdale won the 440 in 48:30, the twelfth fastest record in the country and David Avery, placed fifth in the district as a sophomore harrier. in the broad jump event against Amherst. The Blues won the meet, 70-61. 92 Track i Tv. ' t;k 1073 Season’s Record: 6-2 - w . :FV=1iB Cross Country 197 2 Season’s Record: 6-6 HASH HCSH H.CSH 35 33 15 Laurel Park Amherst Liberty 25 24 50 HCSH 83 Martin svillc 48 | HCSH 40 Laurel Park 15 HCSH : 66 GW 65 HCSH ?? Martinsville 39 HCSH u Amherst 61 HCSH 21 E.C. Glass 38 HCSH S3 E.C. Glass 78 HCSH 15 Liberty ; 50 HCSH 43 Hillside 88 HCSH 36 . -Amherst 26 HCSH 80 Durham 51 HCSH 19 Staunton River 39 HCSH 90 Martinsville 41 HCSH 22 Martinsville 31 HCSH 80 GW 51 HCSH HCSH 34 33 EX1 OIess 77 24 District Meet: Third P P .... I ■ I The Cross Country Squad: (kneeling) David Avery, Curtis Brooks, Alphonso Robertson, Randy Meadows (standing) Coach Bristol With a desperate effort, Earl Wilkins tries to put Halifax County ahead as he hurls the discus against Amherst. Martin, Joey Satterfield, Gary Gupton, William Wyatt and manager Mike Hill. The team recorded an even season. Track 93 Some students punch two time clocks ' The money from my job came in handy at prom time and graduation time. ' Punching two time clocks proved to be difficult for many students who, besides attending school daily, were employed in various after-school jobs. The DE and ICT programs, based on the realization that it is necessary for some students to draw a salary for different reasons, provided opportunities for students who had a job to attend school and to be employed in another occupation. The working pupil was involved in class studies for a part of the day in an effort to further his academic education and, thereafter, went to work. In addition to providing a work and study schedule, these programs offered opportunities for students to excel in their work through state and national contests and seminars. From a student poll, it was determined that the major reason for employment was to earn money, most often to support the person himself or his family. Experience in meeting and dealing with different types of people was another reason for working while the desire to be independent and to prove one’s self was sufficient motive to earn one’s own money. Whether a student donned the attire of a Waiter or waitress, a soda jerk, a grease monkey or a department store clerk, after-school jobs had disadvantages and advantages. The most pressing problem to a student worker was that of completing daily all class assignments and grades often suffered as little time was spent on homework. A second disadvantage in an after-school job was that extracurricular activities were strictly limited. 94 Work Pamela Medley takes an order from a customer at W. T. Grant where she works after school and on Saturdays. Junior Rickie Perkins writes tickets for clothes at One-Hour Martinizing where he learns the cleaning business. Hair styling can be a very rewarding career Donna Shifflet finds as she gains experience as a Scientific Hair Styling beautician trainee. Secretary and second year student in training at Halifax Community Hospital, Bonita Cole helps organize things in the operating room. Work 95 Racketmen accept cupcakes ' The golf team didn ' t win often but they got good suntans. ' am m Golf 1973 Season’s Record: 1-6-1 HCSH 8 Martinsville 10 HCSH 12% Liberty 5% HCSH 2 E. C. Glass 16 HCSH 7 E. C. Glass 11 HCSH 8% Amherst 9% HCSH 9 Liberty 9 HCSH 1 Martinsville 17 HCSH 6 Amherst 12 District: Third Place Returning a serve, Steve Green gets set to smash the ball to his opponent from GW. It was a whole new season for the boys’ tennis team. New indeed! They had a new coach, many players had new rackets, new strings, new shoes and they all had new uniforms which ended the “era of racketmen in ragged clothes.” Despite losing the opener to E. C. Glass, the determined and tanned racket- men finished with the winningist season in the history of the school. They even got cupcakes from Dr. Venable and Mr. Clark. Girl netters compiled another winless season, but many of their defeats were very close with Laura Walker winning the most points. Their chances for breaking the losing streak next year looks very good with many of their solid players returning next spring. The golf team didn’t come out as well as they had expected, but they had a good time doing so. Gary Gupton and Bobby Hawkins represented the team in the regionals and those two won the MVP titles for the school on Class Day. Practice swings on the phys. ed. field help Bobby Hawkins prepare for the Glass match. 96 Golf, Tennis Most valuable player Laura Walker wallops the ball in a furious volley during the Person County match. Boys’ Tennis 1973 Season’s Record: 3-9 HCSH 0 E. C. Glass 9 HCSH 4 Webb 5 HCSH 2 Martinsville 7 HCHS 2 Person Co. 7 HCSH 0 GW 9 HCSH 5 Webb 4 HCSH 6 Liberty 3 HCSH 0 GW 9 HCSH 4 Person Co. 5 HCSH 4 Martinsville 5 HCSH 0 E. C. Glass 9 HCSH 5 Liberty 4 Girls’ Tennis 1973 Season ’s Record: 0-8 HCSH 0 E. C. Glass 7 HCSH 1 Person Co. 8 HCSH 0 Person Co. 9 HCSH 0 E. C. Glass 9 HCSH 0 GW 9 HCSH 1 GW 6 HCSH 0 Person Co. 9 HCSH 4 Person Co. 5 Golf team: (kneeling) Dale Hawkins, Bobby Hawkins, Eddie Glascock, Steve Vaughan, David Adkins, Donnie Knowlson, Ricky Bass, (standing) Coach Wayne Lloyd, Ronnie Carter, Tommy Rudder, Jim Hagood, Mike Vaughan, Les Powell. Golf, Tennis 97 Promgoers in all their finery form a soul train to the music of “The Continental Divide,” a popular choice with juniors, seniors and their dates. Dancing in an “Underwater Paradise” gives Sharon Dixon no problem. Steve Green wonders about that last step. “Do you wanna dance?” Vickie Carr seems to be asking Leroy Owen. His answer is a casual negative. The guys are ready to move but the girls have second thoughts. They are Debbie Cole, Tricia Moore, Ronnie White and Terry Dickey. Lifetime memories are built on the Junior-Senior Prom. Long after high school days, the dancers of’73 will remember that night. 98 Junior-Senior Prom ' wanted to take that octopus home with me after the dance. ' ' Underwater ' theme captivates dancers After long hours of work and effort and with nervous butterflies, junior promgoers whisked through the decorative lobby, cafeteria and gym that April night and enjoyed an evening in “An Underwater Paradise.” Upon stepping through a glittering castle filled with friendly sea creatures, they ventured into a dimly lit underwater world with an aura of mystery. Delighted seniors vivaciously danced to the moving music of “The Continental Divide” under waves of blue and green. Many juniors, however, were fo und most of the time sneaking cat naps. As the exciting night drew to a close, rented tuxedoes became a little more uncomfortable and elegant hair styles slowly fell. Sitting overcame dancing. After a furtive glance over their shoulders, promgoers nonchalantly took whatever decoration they could and quickly hid it under their coats. Sincere compliments were given to deserving juniors from classmates and teachers. Comforting seniors patted them on the back and teasingly grinned a “It’ll be better for you next year” smile. Months of tedious preparation had been packed into one memorable night. Tired feet and droopy eyes end the dance for seniors Ayrne Ellis and Russell Puckett. J unior-Senior Prom 99 Weather hampers baseball season ' Every time we scheduled a game we had a downpour. ' Two forces teaming together helped push the Comet varsity baseball squad to a rather disappointing and disgusting 4-8 season. Lack of a playing field started out to be the major issue, but soon the weather surpassed that. Rain and snow forced many of the practices indoors to the gym. Many times when practices weren’t rained or snowed out, they were cancelled because of below freezing temperatures. Led by coaches Joe Hyatt and Tyrone Powell, the Blue Comet diamond squad showed pre-season hopes of going all the way to the district championship, maybe not on talent but on team spirit. Weather forces quickly reduced that spirit and the team had to struggle to come up with a 4-8 record. Three squadsmen were honored with trophies at the Awards Day Assembly. The Golden Glove went to Wilbert Buster, as he was tops in the defensive category. Punching in base hit after base hit, Terry Dickey won the batting championship with a .473 average. Frankie Watts was voted Most Valuable Player, as he gave the Comets much lift. His game winning home run against arch-rival George Washington was one instance of that lift. “Since many of the Comet nine were sophomores and juniors, the experience they gained this year will help us greatly next year,” Coach Hyatt said. Baseball Team: (Bottom) John Loftis, Nichols, Mike Watts, (Second row) John (Top) Coach Tyrone Powell, Joe Stephens, : Stafford Curtis, Philip Richardson, Simmons, A1 Mitchell, Wilbert Buster, L.F. Elliott, Russell Puckett, Kenneth j Terry Dickey, O.C. Hailey, Everette Tigue Day, Steve Zikefoose, Frank Watts, Hudson, Jeff Wallace, Coach Joe Hyatt j Baseball 1973 Record: 4-8 HCSH 9 Webb 2 HCSH 3 E.C. Glass 5 HCSH 1 Martinsville 4 HCSH 5 Liberty 0 HCSH 2 Amherst 5 HCSH 9 Martinsville 10 HCSH 2 George Washington 3 HCSH 4 E.C. Glass 13 HCSH 5 George Washington 4 HCSH 0 Amherst 6 HCSH 2 Webb 4 HCSH 5 Liberty 1 100 Baseball ' ' i V ' ' � H i :u k. ■ ' , Comet squad members run back onto the field after a successful inning against GW in a home game. Successful hurler Kenneth Hudson gets ready to fire his fast ball at a Liberty batter. Cold showers cool off sizzling batter Terry Dickey after a long night on the diamond. He was the team’s top batsman. Baseball 101 Llewellyn wins top honor Woman ' s Lib lost out. All the top awards Senior girls attired in white dresses and senior boys wearing suits marched into the stadium—first appearing as a great mob far away and slowly separating into individuals, real people—as the band performed. Class Day ’73, May 31, was kicked off by the Who’s Who Awards, among them the Laziest, Biggest Afro, Most Likely to Succeed, Greatest Lover, and the Biggest Flirt. They were followed by special scholarships and citizenship awards. The lower classmen, seated in the stadium, listened as SCA president Sam Wilson read scriptures followed by senior Carl Lykes leading in prayer. Bryant Claiborne, class president, greeted the student body and introduced guests who would present the special awards. The class history was told. Leading the class scholastically was Keville Ware, who was given the “Reader’s Digest” Award, while Boxley Llewellyn won the most outstanding graduate honor, The Principal’s Award. went to the boys if Rows of seniors fill the chairs in the stadium on Class Day, the first of three graduation programs. Studying pays off for Keville Ware, the senior with the highest scholastic average. He receives his award from Dr. L. M. Venable. Basketball was just one of the sports Russell Puckett, here shown at the state tourney, excelled in. His fine record in football and baseball also helped him to be named the outstanding athlete in the class. Flag bearer during the Veterans’ Day Assembly, Boxley Llewellyn won the Principal’s Award on Class Day. He was outstanding in scholarship, sports and activities. Election fever hit a high point when Senator Bill Spong visited a teachers’ meeting after school to present his views on education. Evidently they didn ' t like what they heard for his opponent won the election in Halifax and in the state. Joyful noises ring through the gym when Greg Gibhardt and Chuck Ward sing religious folk tunes at the “Key ’73 Youth Happening.” Youth inarched for youth when students sponsored a Walk-A-Thon for the Patrick Henry Boys’ Plantation. Janet Bradley, Katherine Powell, Susan Glover, Sally Chappell, Kitty Maxwell and Nancy Smith display posters used in the project. 104 Student Concern Every good teenager does fine—when it comes to racing cars, blowing dope, hating school, and being an altogether apathetic, selfish, self-centered creature. So many authorities have these convictions as the most final, irreproachable truth that it’s a miracle teenagers even bother to try to act differently. In spite of the bevy of such stereotype accusations, some of these “selfish, self-centered” types spent an entire Saturday morning walking the 6 1 V Students help others ' It didn ' t hurt a bit when I gave blood for Dublin ' s family. ' miles from Halifax to South Boston, not in protest of the outrageous inflation of gas costs, but to raise money for the guys at the Patrick Henry Boys’ Home. About 1700 was raised by the students in cooperation with the Junior Woman’s Club who sponsored the Walk-A-Thon to obtain funds for constructing an additional cottage at the home for unwanted boys. Having a needle punched into your veins is no picnic, cither, but 87 eighteen-year olds clenched their teeth and squeezed their eyes shut to help the family of Dublin Brooks finish repaying the quota of blood owed to Duke Hospital. A total of 87 pints was collected in spite of the 22 “rejects” as they were affectionately called. Wounded Knee incidents had an effect even in Halifax County where Ann Harris and Page Slate, who have an Indian heritage, study a bulletin board done by the Social Studies Department. Planning and more planning goes into the creation of a coffee house for teens. In the spring students gathered to clean and transform an unused building into a spot where they could meet to discuss the issues of the day or just talk and be entertained. Student Concern 105 McGovern platform rejected ' It makes me feel good to do something for someone else. ' Nixon didn’t really have anything to sweat about in the presidential race because as far as the students were concerned, he was a sure thing long before the actual election. A poll taken by the “Star” gave Nixon a 3 to 1 headway over McGovern who was supposedly going to carry most of the youth vote with his liberal views on marijuana. Apparently they weren’t as gullible as he imagined and his entire platform was exposed for the fantasy they evidently felt he represented. Santa Claus was delayed slightly when he couldn’t find enough pillows to fill up his baggy suit, but he finally managed to waddle his way to the underprivileged children’s party sponsored by the SCA during the holiday season. Students took time out from their studies and last minute shopping to help wrap gifts, sing songs, tell stories and romp with young children who would have otherwise gone without the festivities of Christmas time. Shrugging off these optional duties would be easy for anyone and even easier if you’re at the “carefree” stage of life, but concern for the condition of their immediate world as well as that of the future led most students to pitch in and do the improving themselves. 106 Student Concern -it Nixon Spon AC irginia Campaign materials were all over school in the weeks before the election. The mock election gave Nixon a landslide victory here also. A check and a friendly handshake goes from SCA president Sam Wilson to Irving Duncan of the Patrick Henry Boys’ Plantation, which was damaged from the June flooding of Hurricane Agnes. Religion can be happy and vital Nido Quebein tells the students who packed the gym for the youth happenings on a May weekend. Halifax I las its Watergate too. A real one. It’s built across streams to keep cattle from escaping from the pasture. Student Concern 107 Graduation again. As 550 seniors jra k v ' ,- . ■ ‘ Vv ' thought it would take forever to graduate so many, but it didn ' t : student wasSgi vefb$ Tuck Dillard Stadium at 8 p.rft M - ' Jdtap;. K k - standing, some sitting!. In ftiiticipation j the band played the traditional “Pomp : of the sweltering heat and crowded I and Circumstance”, signifying to the many facilities, many persons in the audience -students and parents the end of twelve brought fans and pillows for comfort as years of school and a new beginning as they listened to the invocation every speaker feels inclined to note. delivered by Mr. Robert Chambers, Admission tickets were carefully counselor, followed by greetings from checked at the gate before any person School Superintendent Mr. Udy Wood and was allowed in, and although each a band selection. , 108 Graduation At dusk, seniors march to the stage to receive their diplomas, symbol of twelve years of learning. Happy handshakes and laughter occupy Bobby Duffer, J.O. Crews and Roy Ben Davis after graduation. ton of the dir |omas order, walked across thc7 ' ' tagc t itccVvb his diploma and a iandshake from Mr. Wo ' od? ' , .. ' After a short benediction,-the eniors marcHed. put, again 4 :o ' the ' tune of. k Pdmp and Circumstance.” Some students felt he Service was too swift after the long, tot practices the week before, but many list felt glad, that it was all over. After an hour and a half, Larry Younger strides to accept his diploma as the last graduate of 1973. Graduation 109 p Wm i IT [ m ' •| j What will be the first thing you remember about the school year? Will it be that bum you had for a fourth period teacher, that sophomore clown who sat next to the windows or that girl who was so “special” to you for a whole semester? The people memories surface first. You talked, confiding how hard Mrs. Conner’s English exam This is who was or cussing out a former “friend.” You met together, saving a seat at the Key ’73 Youth Happening or knocking each other down in the over-crowded halls. You met them in September, left them in June. People make the school. No school can see through windows, no matter how clean. Only • y i. 1 - d IS g � P ll C i mi 11 ' I iM people can do that. The library contains more knowledge than any student ever could, but let it try to take one of Mr. Vanney’s history tests. The cafeteria doesn’t breathe through those much appreciated air conditioners. It can’t even digest the tons of meatloaf, rolls or “mystery meat” circulating within it. we were A building may be found on any street, but a school is different. And Halifax County Senior High is especially different. It’s us. There never has been and never will be such a collection: activists and onlookers, libbers and chauvinists, protesters and listeners. People: they make our spot real, grueling fun. Hordes of happy students head for the buses and home after a long, hard day at “our spot.” Changing classes offers a time for Mark Lacks, Glenda Moorefield and Kay Stevens to chat quickly. Who’s outside? Window watchers discover it’s the yearbook photographer on a spring day. Every school has its comic. Marvin Ballou, who thinks he’s Bill Cosby, plays “our spot.” This Is Who We Were 111 112 Seniors Michael Sherman Abba: Art Club President, Trea- Mike Abba Candice Adams Patsy Alderson Briggs Allen Allen Anderson Nancy Acree Gib Agnew Raphael Alegre Paula Allison Barry Anderson Senior officers plan projects Nancy Ann Acree: Pep Club, FHA. Candice Leigh Adams: Choir, Library Assistant, Pep Club, Comettes. Deloris Anderson Carson Anderson Randy Anderson Sonny Armistead Virgil Gib Agnew: Choir, Chess Club, Art Club, SC A Representative. Patsy Alder son: Pep Club Rafael Alegre: Exchange student from Mexico City, Varsity Football, Spanish Club. Earl Briggs Allen, Jr.: Spanish Club, Science Club, Pep Club, Psychology, JV Football, JV Basketball Manager, Boys’ State, Paula Jean Allison; V1CA Secretary. Allen Walter Anderson: “Galaxy” Club, J V Foot¬ ball. Barry David Anderson: Industrial Arts, Dragsters Club. Deloris Diane Anderson: Pep Club. Issac Carson Anderson: SC A Representative Choir, Spanish Club, Science Club, Pep Club Chess Club, Karate Club, Cross Country, Randy Austin Anderson: DECA, Dragster Club FFA. Charles Willis Armistead, Jr.: Pep Club, Spanish Club, Science Club, V1CA, JV Basketball, JV Football. New leaders for the Class of ’73 emerged with senior class elections—an integral and exciting part of every year—with Bryant Claiborne assuming the position of class president, assisted by Karen Worsham, vice- president; Cynthia Clark, secretary; Becky Wilborn, treasurer; Vanessa Conner, reporter and J. O. Crews, sergeant-at-arms. These seniors, striving to promote senior privileges and student- administration cooperation, led their class in the planning of graduation, the nomination of the candidates for Who’s Who and the traditional Class Day. The senior class officers, leaders of the student body, aided the SCA in the planning and execution of many of its projects and similarly worked in cooperation with other classes on different assignments to benefit both the community and the school. The major goal of President Bryant m Claiborne and his officers was to help promote student interest in the school and in their fellow classmates. The senior class, united under the six leading officers, attempted to complete many new and innovative projects and challenges. The United Fund Drive, the Bloodmobile, the Walk-A-Thon and the PTSA constituted the major programs in which the senior officers and members of the student body participated. fl 1 WsfijM mmM iil :■ ■ , - i i fn llg Speedy Austin William Bailey Roy Avery Carolyn Ballou Patsy Bailey Bettye Barbour Sondra Bailey Rufus Barbour Roy Broadus Avery: Choir, Science Club, Inter¬ national Cultures Club President. Patsy Joyce Bailey: Spanish Club, FBLA, Pep Club. Carolyn Gean Ballou: Dragster’s Club Secretary. Rufus Earl Barbour: Pep Club, V1CA.JV Foot¬ ball. Linda Gail Barksdale: Youth for Christ, Science Fair. Warren Bernard Barksdale: Pep Club, Dragster’s Club. Paul Craig Beatty: SCA Representative, Spanish Club, Pep Club. John Byron Bishop: DECA. ■ 1 Brenda Gayle Blanks: Galaxy, Choir, Pep Club, Speech. Rebecca Blanks: DECA. Doris Marie Boelte: FBLA, Pep Club, Comettes. Lowell Wayne Boone: Pep Club, DECA, FFA, Industrial Arts Club. Manager of Football and Basketball. Darlene Lancaster Bowen: FBLA. Dwight Carlos Bowen: FFA, Dragster’s Club. Claudette Bowman: Homeroom President, French Club, Pep Club, FHA, Dragster’s Club. Novella Marie Bowman: SCA Representative, French Club, Charm Club. Oveila Lee Bowman: French Club, FHA, Charm Club, Homeroom President. Calvin Barksdale Linda Barksdale Warren Barksdale William Barksdale Craig Beatty John Bishop Brenda Blanks Becky Blanks Doris Boelte Lowell Boone Darlene Bowen Dwight Bowen Claudette Bowman Novella Bowman Oveila Bowman 114 Seniors Patricia Bowman Adjusting equipment in the ambulance tl ,]uad. ' Seniors 115 Brenda Carden Buchanan: FHA, Future Nurses Club. Debra Jean Burton: FBLA. William Cralle Burton: Pep Ctub, Lctterman’s Club. Varsity Football. Track. Wilbert Harvey Buster: Varsity Football, Base¬ ball. Fredie Gwyn Campbell: Homeroom President, SCA Representative, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Karate Club, Freshman Cheerleader. Georgie Coreen Canada: Group Guidance. Sylvia Jean Canada: Spanish Club. Caroll Dennis Carden: Pep Club. Billy Burton Wilbert Buster Fredie Campbell Georgie Canada Sylvia Canada Caroll Carden Brenda Buchanan Debra Burton Darlene Carden Lola Carden Ryali Oswald Carden: Choir, French Club, Foot¬ ball. Anne Lanier Carlton: Comettes. Mary Walker Carr: Bus Driver’s Club. Carnell Carrington: Spanish Club, Pep Club, Dragster’s Club, Physical Fitness. Julia Wilton Carrington: SCA Representative, History Club President, Modern Dance Club, Spanish Club, Spanish Honor Society. Joan Estelle Carter: Youth for Christ, Future Nurses. Michael Louis Carter: National Honor Society, SCA Representative, Spanish Club. Ellen Lacy Cassada: Mu Alpha Theta, SCA Rep¬ resentative, French Club, FTA, Pep Club. Shelia Corace Chalmers: Pep Club, FHA, Comettes. Wade Chambers: Pep Club. Michael Lee Chapman: DECA. Dorothy Ann Chappell: FHA. Charm Club, Art Club. Henry Lewis Chappell. Jr.: Dragster’s Club. Toni Denise Chism: SCA Representative, Choir, Pep Club. William Bryant Claiborne: National Honor Soci¬ ety, Sophomore Reporter, Senior Class President, Band, French Club, Science Club, Society of Out¬ standing American High School Students, SCA Assembly Chairman. 116 Seniors Playing sax in the band is just one of the activities of Senior Class president Bryant Claiborne. helps others An integral part of the character of Senior Class President Bryant Claiborne is a desire to help others and the duties and responsibilities in his special position helped him in the fulfillment of his goal. His interest in the betterment of his school and in aiding others was his primary motivation in becoming an eighth-grade homeroom representative at Mary Rethune High School and, thus, for embarking on his SCA career. “We really didn’t have much of an SCA then ’ Bryant honestly explained. “We couldn’t set up any type of student government.” Despite this disillusionment, Bryant’s transfer to HCSH found him involved in the SCA again as sophomore class reporter, In stating his qualifications for an officer, Claiborne declared that a primary goal of the student should be an interest in the school. Student indifference, in Bryant’s opinion, is a major cause of concern for student government, not only at HCSH, but in many high schools in the country. In accordance with this idea, Bryant defined a good SCA as one in which there was student participation, rating the SCA at HCSH as “fair.” “Only half of the students show any interest in student government while the other half complain if every decision affecting them doesn’t suit their tastes,” commented Bryant. Other than his participation in the SCA Bryant listed the band as his foremost interest and time consumer, followed by basketball and sports in general. His “pet” goal and interest is to further his education at VPI, majoring in political science, and later enroll in law school, hoping to assist the underprivileged and needy. With determination and concern, Bryant Claiborne led the Senior Class, attempting to do his share to better the world. Mike Chapman Dorothy Chappell Henry Chappell Toni Chism Bryant Claiborne Anne Carlton Carnell Carrington Joan Carter Ellen Cassada Wade Chambers Ryall Carden Mary Carr Julia Carrington Mike Carter Sheila Chalmers Seniors 117 Cynthia Clark Oscar Clark Dianne Clark Tommy Cocke Bonita Cole Debbie Cole John Cole Trisha Cole Teresa Cole Wilma Cole Barbara Coleman Harry Coleman Iris Coleman Linda Coleman Raleigh Coleman Johnnie Collie Joyce Collins Debra Comer Elizabeth Conner Everett Conner Seniors work A-V material Tape and TV equipment occupies the time of Gordon Eakes, a senior who operates A-V materials for teachers. iitfliUiWL mamm 118 Seniors Cynthia Dkm Clark: National- Honor Society, Senior Class Secretary, Spanish Club, Youth for Christ, C :,.-ar Wayne Clark: Library Assistant, Monitor, Pep Chafe. Virginia Dianne Clark S€A Representative, Pep ' it . Dt •� .;� « • : i Kb, he; ' ■ . -b. Jesse Thomas Cocke: Spanish Club, Science Club, Bonita Gal Cole; Pep Club, V1CA President, ViCA Student of the Year, FHA Vice-President IM.i ,,t!i ! nt: !-■ : 1 :, ; ;h, !-;:l , . iY, Gt,h, HvPneri John Lovelace Cok. Spanish Club, iwte«ri 3 Arts Secretary-Treasurer, Monitor. - Patrice, Sue Cole, SCA Representative, Home¬ room President, Star Staff, Spanish Club,. Scfefite. Club, Pep Clab, C.ataxy Cltib CV rte«der JV and la sky. Teresa Georgette Cole: Homeroom Secretary Choir, Cornetta , Modern Dance Vice-President, Cassettes Homecoming Representative. Wilma Jeanette Cole; Band, French Chib, Modern Dance, GAA, Homecoming Attendant, Barbara Inn Coleman: FHA, Art Club, Drama Club, Future Nurses. Iris Beatrice Coleman: French Club Linda Gail Coleman: National Honor Sock::--. FBI.A, Charm Club, Raleigh Christopher Coleman, Bus Driver’s Club, Baseball. johtuia- iv A,, r ui ' . 1 ; •• -i Joyce Lane Collins: .science Club, i-HA, Chamf Ciub, Galaxy. Dior.! Bl.i� k - Si a e, isk Club, FBI.A. Elizabeth Mae Comics ' : FHA Vice-President, FHA State Convention Representative, Everett Michael Conner: Pep Club Janice Dianne Conner; ViCA. Future Nurses. John David Conner: FFA Tony Whitfield Conner; Band Vanessa Kaye Connor: National Honor Society, Senior Reporter, Library Assistant, Youth for Christ, Future Nurses. Thomas Lee Cook: Choir, Pep Club, VICA David Ronald Cooper: Latin Club, Science Club, JV Football, Mitei Gail Covington: National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Pep Club, Youth for Christ Vice- President. Walter Scott Cos, HI: Quill and Scroll, Star Sports Editor, Haliscope, SCA Representative, Spanish Club, Science Club Vice-President, Pep Club, JV Football, Varsity Tennis. Beckwith Cunningham Crawley: Band, Pep Club. Raymond Burrell Crawley: Quill and Scroll, Homeroom President, Star Reporter, Band, Gal¬ axy Exchange Editor, Thomas Cook Beckwith Crawley Ronnie Cooper Raymond Crawley Vanesa Conner Scott Cox Janice Conner J. D. Conner Larry Conner Tony Conner Mitzi Covington Seniors 119 Calvin Crews Kim Crews Felix Crowder Judy Cullop Brenda Daniel Fran ceen Crews Sharon Crews Sharon Crowder Curtis Cunningham Connie Daniel V K: 120 Seniors Not twins, not even brothers except in soul, Dublin and Frank Brooks won scholarships for their high scores on the tests seeking outstanding black students. Burmah Crews J. O. Crews Carl Crews anice Crews g fSt I mwm g. Cafeteria monitored Monitors were everywhere fourth period in the cafeteria. Headed by Kathy Ray, the monitors consisted of about eighteen seniors who had fourth period study hall. For each lunch there were five seniors to monitor. These students would rotate each six weeks in order to monitor a different lunch. The three extra seniors were substitutes in case any of their classmates were absent during the week. As well as aiding the principals in spotting the “lunchline-breakers,” the monitors aided in keeping the lunch room clean. After each lunch, these seniors were re¬ quested to clean the tables of milk cartons, napkins, straws and sometimes even trays of food left by students. . ' - -V ' J .V- V - I ? , Four win in Voice of Democracy Debbie DeBruhl Edith Dismuke John Dixon Margaret Dixtm Vicky Dixon Karen Drake Bobby Duffer Inez Duncan Danny Dunn Gordon Eakes Carolyn Easley Dorothy Easley James Easley Margaret Easley Luther Edmonds Marguerite Edmonds Shirine Edmonds Carolyn Edmunds Ann Edney Donald Ellington 122 Seniors Speech making pays off for Steve for a newspaper photo and accept awards Langston, Debbie DeBruhl, Carson from Mrs. Louise Slayton for winning Anderson and Cynthia Clark as they pose in the “Voice of Democracy” contest. Deborah Lee DeBruh!: Quill and Scroll, Home¬ room President, Latin Club, SCA Representative, Spanish Club, Pep Club, VICA, Drama Club, Star Reporter and Columnist, Haliscope, jV Cheer¬ leader, Galaxy Layout Editor. Edith Deloris Dismuke: Pep Club. John Howard Dixon: Art Club. Margaret Jean Dixon: FHA President. Vicky Ann Dixon: FBLA, Pep Club, Gymarama. Karen Faye Drake: Band, Spanish Club, Pep Club, All-Regional Band. Robert Dow Duffer: National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, French Club Vice-President, Indus¬ trial Arts Club, Sgt.-at-Arms, Bus Driver’s Club. Inez Duncan: FHA, Gordon Olan Eakes: Projectionists, Spanish Ciub. Pep Club. Dorothy Elizabeth Easley: SCA Representative, Homeroom President, Drama Club, Art Club, Future Nurses Club. James Delano Easley: Band, Pep Club. Margaret Ann Easley: SCA Representative, Dra¬ ma Club, Art Club. Marguerite Edmonds: Choir, Spanish Club, FTA Pep Ciub, United Fund District Chairman, Shirine Salindet Edmonds; Pep Club. Carolyn Ann Edmunds: Pep Club. Elizabeth Ann Edney: National Honor Society. SCA Vice-President, Homeroom President, Span¬ ish Club President, Secretary-Treasurer, Science Club, FTA Sergeant-at-Arms, Pep Club, Art Club, inter-Club Council Chairman, Who’s Who, Ameri¬ can Society of Outstanding High School Students. Donald Lee Ellington: DEC A, Amy Throckmorton Elliott: Pep Club, VICA Enola Gay Elliott; FTA, FHA, Pep Club, Drag¬ ster’s Club, Bus Driver’s Club, United Fund Dis¬ trict Chairman, Kay Louann Elliott: Spanish Club, Pep Club, Galaxy Editor, SCA Representative. Patricia Ann Elliott: Spanish Club, Pep Club, JV Cheerleader. Ronnie Lee Elliott: DECA, Dragster’s Club. Ayme Crocker Ellis: JV Cheerleader, Varsity Cheerleader, Pep Club, Spanish Club. FTA. Deborah Gayle Epps: Star Reporter, Haliscope Reporter, French Club President, Pep Club, United Fund Chairman, Suzanne Merle Eudy: Spanish Club, FBLA, Pep Club, Chess Club. Radio interviewer Press Young fires questions to Calvin Crews after the regional win. Herman Ryan Ewell: Band, Pep Club. Joyce Ann Fallen: Current Events Club. Debrah Shiron Faulkner: Pep Club, SCA Repre¬ sentative, FHA, Modern Dance. Ernest Kenneth Faulkner: SCA Representative, Band, Pep Club, Dragster’s Club, Tennis. Carolyn Ann Fergus: FTA, Pep Club, FHA, SCA Representative. Robert Jones Ferguson, Jr.: Art Club, Track, Wanda Renee Ferguson: Pep Club, Art Club Sec retary, Reporter, Patricia Elliott Suzanne Eudy Ernest Faulkner Amy Elliott Ronnie Elliott Herman Ewell Carolyn Fergus Gay Elliott Ayme Ellis Joyce Fallen Robert Ferguson Kay Elliott Debbie Epps Debrah Faulkner Wanda Ferguson Patricia Ferrell Teresa Fisher James Fields Doug Ford Pat Fisher Gary Ford Becky Fisher Connie Forest Patricia Ann Ferrell: Library Assistant. Pep Club, FHA, Modern Dartcc Club. James Hugo Fields: Pep Club, Dragster’s Club. | Patricia Throckmorton Fisher: FBLA, Pep Club, FHA, Dragster’s Club, SCA Representative, Homeroom President. Rebecca Jane Fisher: National Honor Society, FBLA, Pep Club, ViCA Treasurer, FHA. Do uglas Craig Ford: SCA Representative, Junior Class Sgt.-at-Arms, Star Reporter, ICC, Latin Club, Science Club, Drama Club, Chess Club, JV Football. Gary Lee Ford; Freshman Football. Connie Sue Forest: Pep Club, Future Nurses. Jeffrey Glenn Forlines: FFA. Paul Harvey Foster: FFA, Track. Vicki L. Fowler: Pep Club. David Ransom Fox: Quill and Scroll, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, SCA Repre¬ sentative, Star Editor-in-chief, Star and Haliscope Photographer, Latin Club Vice-President, Chess Club, Inter-Club Council, Society of Outstanding American High School Students, Chief Marshal. Rose Ann Francis: Choir, Latin Club, Pep Club, Drama Club. Vernell Francis: French Club, Drama Club Secre¬ tary, French Club, Pep Club, SCA Rep¬ resentative. Patti Elizabeth Francisco: VICA, FBLA. Peggy Ann Glass: Pep Club. Velvetta W. Glass: Pep Club, Library Club, Sociology Club. Catherine Adele Glascock: Star Reporter, Halt. scope. Sociology and Psychology Club Vice- President. Jeffrey Forlines Paul Foster Mertle Fowler Vicky Fowler David Fox Ann Francis Susan Francis Vernell Francis Patti Francisco Luci Fuller Phoebe Garrett Peggy Glass Velvetta Glass Deborah Glasscock Dell Glasscock v t 124 Seniors “Halfway senior” Susan Francis dons the robe of the National Honor Society with the help of Keville Ware. Debra Glover Susan Glover Pheabe Goode X vrs Ttrm hv ' J ’ plan Although some seniors were barely “hanging in there,” there were some juniors, well, halfway seniors, who were in¬ terested in getting their diploma and continuing their education or getting out on their own. These students had planned ahead and earned enough credits to graduate a year ahead of time. To graduate as a member of the ’73 Class, the “semi¬ seniors” went to summer school in order to make up classes needed to meet re¬ quirements for graduating. Miss Jane Blackwell and Mr. Robert Chambers acted as guidance counselors to aid the students with their schedules. Deborah Ann Glasscock: Pep Club, Library Assistant, Charm Club. Deborah R, Glover: Choir, Latin Club, VICA, Future Nurses of America, GAA. Susan Lynn Glover: National Honor Society Re¬ porter, Quill and Scroll, SCA Representative, Star Assistant Business Manager, Haliscope Staff, Latin Club Vice-President and President, State Junior Classical League Secretary, Pep Club, GAA, Varsity Cheerleader, Girls ' State, ICC. N III®. Ricky Gordon Kenneth Guill Ralph Gunter Ricky Bernard Gordon: French Club, FFA, Drag¬ ster’s Club, Galaxy. Kenneth Wayne Guill: DECA, Dragster’s Club. Ralph Edw ard Gunter: Latin Club, Hobby Club, Shutterbug-Hobbies Club. Gary Prentice Gupton; SCA Representative, Latin Club, French Club, Pep Club, Letterman’s Club, Varsity Track, JV and Varsity Crosscoun¬ try, Varsity Golf, Manager of Varsity Basketball. Lillian Dale Guthrie: Pep Club. Yvonne Colette Guthrie: Sophomore President, Homeroom President, Haliscope, Comettes, Span¬ ish Club, Science Club, Pep Club, International Culture ' s Club. Martha Noble Hagood: Tri-M Music Fraternity, Star Reporter, Haliscope, Band, Spanish Club, Pep Club, AU-Regional and All-State Bands. gfl ; ' 1 r ; | A Gary Gupton Anne Guthrie Colette Guthrie Dale Guthrie Mike Hackney Martha Hagood Seniors 125 Loretta Hailey Deborah Hall Joey Hall Bessie Hamlett Linda Hamlett Calvin Hankins Nancy Hankins Anne Harris k Loretta Vivian Haley: Library Assistant, Spanish Club, Pep Club. I Joseph W. Hall: Pep Club. DECA, JV Football, JV Basketball. Bessie Mae Hamlett: Library Club Secretary. Linda Faye Maxey: Pep Club, VICA, FHA. Anne W. Harris: Spanish Club, VICA, Pep Club, Art Club, Drama Club, GAA, SCA Rep¬ resentative. Leslie Lynn Harris: Homeroom Secretary, Presi¬ dent Pep Club, DECA, Spanish Club, Modern Dance. John Thomas Hastings, Jr.: Dragster’s Club, In¬ dustrial Arts Club. Robert Wayne Hawkins: Spanish Club, Science Club, Current Events Club, JV Basketball, Varsi¬ ty Basketball, Varsity Golf, JV Football, Boys’ State. William Ira Hawkins: NHS. David Allen Hazelwood: F1CA, FFA. Donnie Joe Hazelwood: FFA. Gerald Wayne Hazelwood: SCA Representative, Projectionists Club, Spanish Club, Pep Club, Dragster’s Club. Deborah Kaye Heath: FBLA Treasurer, Ju nior Marshal, Suzanne Brantley Hedderly: NHS, Latin Club, Pep Club, Art Club, Galaxy Staff, Homeroom President. Cheryl Kay Henderson: National Honor Society Treasurer, Mu Alpha Theta, Junior Reporter, Latin Club, Art Club. Chief Junior Marshal, Girls’ State Representative, Homeroom President, United Fund District Chairman, County Safety Chairman, Science Club. Mary Elizabeth Henderson: FBLA. Nancy Lewis Henderson: Choir, Pep Club, DECA. Stuart Price Henderson: SCA Representative, Star, Haliscope, Pep Club, French Club, Spanish Club, Science Club, Basketball Manager. James Hams Leslie Harris Tommy Hastings Patsy Hatcher Bobby Hawkins l X y n William Hawkins David Hazelwood Donnie Hazelwood Gerald Hazelwood Deborah Heath V ■ | ' W i Suzanne Hedderly Kay Henderson Mary Henderson Nancy Henderson Stuart Henderson ti, I ■ v. f n,. s 126 Seniors Answering the phone is one of the jobs of Donna Peade, a student worker in the main office. Freda Hendricks Elizabeth Herndon Joe Hewett Debra Hollingsworth Keith Hollister Jack Holt Vp V Carole Hicks Broderick Hill Claudette Hite Dave Hodge Shirley Hodge Terri Hodges Ambitious girls Some ambitious seniors chose to gain experience ning off copies of tests on the mimeograph machines, answering work in offices in office practice by help¬ ing in the main office. phone calls, or running errands, these seniors find the work These students assist the sec¬ hard but exciting. retaries in the main office “After helping in the main doing the various jobs they office and sometimes in have been assigned, always attendance, I now realize how ready to lend a helping hand. very hard the secretaries must Whether it is filing daily work,” Amy Elliott, one - ■■ ■ . lesson plans of teachers, run- of the office workers, said. Freda Mae Hendricks: Pep Club, Bus Driver’s Club. CAA. Elizabeth Rose Herndon: Choir, Pep Club, Li¬ brary Assistant, French Club, FHA, Choir Festival, Joseph Hewett: Pep Club, FFA. Virginia Carole Hicks: Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Comettcs, SCA Secretary. Broderick Lamont Hill: Lefterman’s Club, Var sity Basketball. Claudette Elaine Hite: Pep Club. Shirley Ann Hodge: Basketball, Modern Dance Club President. Helen Teresa Hodges: National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta President, SCA Representative, Junior Class President, Spanish Club Reporter, FTA, Pep Club, JV Cheerleader, Varsity Cheer¬ leader, Homecoming Queen, Junior Marshal, Spanish Honor Society, SCA Grievance Board Co-chairman. Robert Keith Hollister: Mu Alpha Theta, Band President, Latin Club, Science Club President, Modern Music Masters President, Inter-Club Council, All-Regional Band, All-Virginia Band, Society of Outstanding American High School Students. Jack Edger Holt: Choir. Seniors 127 Diane Hubbard Debbie Hudson Charles Hubble Chandler Hughes Alan Hudson Donnie Hughes Kathy Holt Ronald Holt Betty Houghton Angela Hudson Marva Humphrey Mary Helen Johnson: SCA Representative, Span¬ ish Club, V1CA.GAA. Cornell Jones: SCA Representative, Library Assistant, Track. Dwight Anthony Jones: Pep Club. 128 Seniors Crews, Jones class extremes Tallest and shortest in the Senior Class are Calvin Crews and Susan Jones. They were named on Class Day. V 1 1 1 David Hunt Barbara Irby Charles Irby Walter Irby Emma Jackson Luther Jackson Annie Jeffress Charlotte Jennings Cornelia Jennings Grace Jennings Linda D. Jennings Linda M. Jennings Nancy Jennings Robert Jennings Sylvia Jennings Lonsdale Jeter Ben Johnson Mary Helen Johnson Cornell Jones Dwight Jones Seniors 129 Bobby Jones Jerline Jones Sandra Jones Susan Jones Tom Jones James Keatts Wayne Kendrick Maurice Kent Dorothy King Robert Richard Jones, jr.: Pep Club. Jerline Jones: FHA. Sandra Dale Jones: Latin Club, FHA, Youth tor Christ Reporter. Susan Virginia Jones: National Honor Society Secretary, Mu Alpha Theta Treasurer, Spanish Club, SCA Representative, FTA President, Pep Club, Junior Marshal, Spanish Honor Society, Public Relations Chairman for SCA, Secretary- Treasurer of Homeroom. Thomas Randolph Jones: FFA, Debate Club, Dragster’s Club. James Turner Keatts: V1CA, FFA. Howard Wayne Kendrick: FFA President, Bus Driver’s Club. Maurice Samuel Kent: DECA, Dragster’s Club. Dorothy Mae King: Homeroom Vice-President, Pep Club. Mavis Ann King: Library Assistant, Library Club. John Michael King: Spanish Club, SCA Repre¬ sentative, Pep Club, V1CA. Sherry Ann King: DECA. Roger Lee Kirby: Pep Club, Dragster’s Club. Hazel Marie Lacks: Pep Club. Robert Carl Ladd: French Club, Pep Club. Marilyn Maire Landes: FBLA. Stephen Edward Langston: Mu Alpha Theta, Band, Science Club, Modern Music Masters, All Virginia Band, All-Regional Band, Chess Club, President, Science Fair Winner, Regional Science Fair Winner, Honorable Mention Virginia junior Academy of Science Talent Search. Walter Eugene Lantz: Star Reporter, Haliscope Staff, Spanish Club, Pep Club, Galaxy Assistant Editor, Homeroom President. Raymond Keith Lawson: Projectionists Presi¬ dent, Intramural Basketball. Deborah Arlease Leigh: SCA Sergeant-at-Arms, Band, Spanish Club, International Culture Club, Varsity Cheerleader. Emma Catherine Leigh: FHA. Joy Louise Lent: NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, SCA Representative, Band, French Club, Science Club President, Tennis Team. Joyce Ann Lewis: Pep Club. Kenneth Dale Lewis: Bus Driver’s Club. Phyllis Gay Lewis: FHA. Eula Arlene Link: FHA, VICA, Pep Club, Science Club, Library Assistant, SCA Representative. Joseph Nelson Link: French Club, Bus Driver’s Club. Mary Magdalene Lipscomb: Library Assitant, Latin Club, Pep Club. Anna Philicia Llewellyn: French Club Secretary, FHA, SCA Representative. Boxley Chandler Llewellyn: NHS President, Mu Alpha Theta, Sophomore Treasurer, Star Col¬ umnist, Latin Club Secretary-Treasurer, Science Club, Pep Club, Letterman’s Club President, Var¬ sity Basketball, Tennis Team, Boys’ State Rep¬ resentative. Hallie Patricia Llewellyn: French Club, FHA. Louis Patrick Llewellyn: Homeroom President, French Club, Projectionists Secretary. Evelyn King Mike King Mavis King Sherry King • Roger Dale Lloyd: Pep Club. John Keith Loftis, Jr.: NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, Latin Club. Science Club, Pep Club, JV Basket¬ ball, Baseball, junior Marshal, Society of Out¬ standing American High School Students. 130 Seniors Watergate seen on tour “There it is. There’s Watergate,” screamed seniors when they toured Washington in late May. Although the government students couldn’t tour the complex that had become so famous on TV news shows, they could admire the beauty and hugeness of it all when they passed the gleaming white buildings. But Watergate and places such as the Capitol, the White House and the Smithsonian were not the only things to see in Washington. The city was currently installing a subway system and many of the streets were wooden in order for the workmen to construct the subway under them. These streets were by no means smooth as the students found out when they traveled over them. Mr. Don Waldo, the government teacher who sponsored the trip, termed it a successful tour. Roger Kirby Hazel Lacks Carl Ladd Marilyn Landes Steve Langston Walter Lantz Raymond Lawson Deborah Leigh Emma Leigh Joy Lent Joyce Lewis Kenneth Lewis Owen Lewis Phyllis Lewis Arlene Link Nelson Link Francine Lipscomb Mary Lipscomb Anna Llewellyn Boxley Llewellyn Hallie Llewellyn Patrick Llewellyn Roger Lloyd Johnny Loftis Balancing cookies on a napkin is no easy job Ricky Gordon discovers as he visits the prom refreshments table with Ivy Tuck. Louise Markham Deborah Martin Jerry Martin Joyce Martin Juanita Martin Gladys Logan Joyce Logan William Logan Janice Long Rita Long Vance Lowery Carl Lykes Robin Madre Tom Malone LaWanda Marable Joyce Ann Logan: SCA Representative, Spanish Club, FHA. William Harold Logan: FFA. Janice Elaine Long: FBLA, Pep Club, Chess Club. Rita Faye Long: Library Assistant, President of Library Club. Vance Eric Lowery: Pep Club, DECA Parliamentarian. txcL Carl Daniel Lykes: Homeroom President, Spanish Club, DECA Treasurer, Youth for Christ, DECA Lead¬ ership Conference, 1st Prize District Winner-Sales Demonstration. Robin Voletta Madre: Library Assistant, FBLA, Library Club. LaWanda Marable: Homeroom President, SCA Repre¬ sentative, Pep Club Secretary-Treasurer, JV Cheer¬ leader, Girls’ Drill Team. Janie Louise Markham: Pep Club, DECA, FHA,GAA. Deborah Kay Martin: SCA Representative, NHS, Span¬ ish Club, Pep Club, Youth for Christ, Psychology and Sociology Club, County History Club, Junior Marshal. Jerry Lovelace Martin: FFA. Joyce Lee Martin: Shutterbug Club. Pamela Kay Martin: NHS, SCA Representative, FBLA, Pep Club, County History Club Secretary. Reginal Dexter Martin: Pep Club. Oscar Whaylan Martin: Dragster’s Club. Earl Durant Mayes: Dragster’s Club. Pamela Sabrenia Medley: Pep Club, V1CA. Wilhemina Medley: SCA Representative, Pep Club, FHA. Jeannic Lynn Meeler: Choir, Pep Club, DECA, FHA. Geraldine Elizabeth Miller: FHA, Pep Club, Comettes. Leonard Wayne Miller: Pep Club. Dale Rodney Mills: Pep Club, Art Club President. Wanda Sue Mills: Choir Comettes, Senior Homeroom Officer. 132 Seniors Whaylan Martin Jesse Medley Glenda Meeler Leonard Miller Beatrice Mitchell Reginald Martin Micky Meade Wilheinina Medley Geraldine Miller Wanda Mills tin Earl Mays Pam Medley eler Dale Mills All-Virginia band Steve Lang Hi lister and Martha Hagood. Assemblies, dances, music attract seniors Latest dancing steps are tried out by Marian Wilkerson and Alphonso Robertson at the Topsy-Turvy Dance. In donkey basketball Donnie Hughes finds that one stays on the floor as much as on the donkey. Seniors 133 •V emm • • ' Caps, gowns bring happy moments Perhaps one of the happ¬ iest moments of being a sen¬ ior comes when it’s cap and gown ordering time. Measuring for the gowns and caps seems to give a senior that special feeling of being important and the thrill of being so close to finishing. Homeroom was extended for several days in April to give the seniors a chance to mea¬ sure for their cap and gown. They were days when English class themes were forgotten and June loomed up as the most important day on a senior’s calendar. The gowns were blue and white, the school colors, and since they were made of disposable material, they could be kept by the seniors as souvenirs of the great day. Cathy Moore Steve Moore Virginia Moore Linda Morris Mike Morris . S mm Alexander Morton Linda Mosley James Murphy Judy Murray Thelma Myers I Cathy McCargo James McCargo Leigh McClure Barbara McCormick Vincent McCraw Ml Cathy McGhee Barbara Newbill Ricky Newbill Anne Nichols Donna Noblin V -O -I 134 Seniors $ m ml Cathy Susan Moore: National Honor Society, FBLA President, Pep Club, Virginia Ann Moore: Pep Club, Junior Home¬ room President, Choir, Comettes. Linda Throckmorton Morris: Library Assistant, GAA. Michael Thomas Morris: Band, Choir, Pep Club, DECA, FFA, Baseball, Alexander Willis Morton: Youth for Christ, Homeroom Secretary, Linda Mae Mosley: Pep Club, DECA Club Secretary. James Halbert Murphy: French Club, Tennis, Track. Gale Norwood Jo Ann Oliver Donald Overby Marilyn Overby Barbara Owen . Buddy Owen Harold Owen Leroy Owen Judy Sharon Murray: SCA Representative, Li¬ brary Assistant, Pep Club, FHA, Dragster’s Club, Youth for Christ, Charm Club, Thelma Lee Myers: NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, Latin Club, FHA. Cathy Delots McCargo: National Honor Society, French Club, Youth for Christ, Secretary of Homeroom, Junior Marshal. James Lewis McCargo, Jr.: Pep Club, Track, In¬ dustrial Arts. Peggy Leigh McClure: Galaxy, GAA, Spanish Club, Science Club, Pep Club. Barbara Ann McCormick: National Honor Soci¬ ety, FBLA, Pep Club, FHA. Vincent Derrick McCraw: National Honor Soci¬ ety, Pep Club, DECA, Dragster’s Club. Catherine Elaine McGhee: SCA Representative, Choir, Spanish Club, Pep Club, Comettes, Sec¬ retary-Treasurer and Reporter FHA. Barbara Gayle Newbitl: NHS, FBLA Vice- President, Pep Club. Ricky Wesley Newbill: DECA, FFA. Donna Anita Noblin: FBLA, Pep Club, V1CA, FHA, Gale Peundra Norwood: Pep Club. Jo Ann Oliver: Pep Club, FHA. Donald Decatur Overby: SCA Representative, Band, Spanish Club, Pep Club, DECA, Bus Driver’s Club. Marilyn Loftis Overby: NHS, FBLA, Pep Club, “ ib r - FHA, Bus Driver’s Club Secretary. Barbara Jean Owen: Pep Club. Ear! Covington Owen, Jr.: SCA Representative, Band, Library Assistant, Pep Club, V1CA, Drag¬ ster’s Club, JV Football. Leroy Owen, Jr.: Library Assistant, DECA, Li¬ brary Club, Speech Club, Dragster’s Club. Wanda Gayle Owen: Library Assistant, Larin Club, Future Nurses, Secretary, President. Daniel Vincent Palmer: Pep Club. Theresa Annette Paniei; SCA Representative, Homeroom President, Star Reporter, Haliscope, Pep Club. DECA. Gloria Elaine Pannell: FHA. Samuel Jason Parker: Spanish Club, FTA, Pep Club, SCA Representative, Nathaniel Patillo: Choir, Library Assistant, Span¬ ish Club, Pep Club. Mary Vernon Paulette: National Honor Society, SCA Representative, Spanish Club, Pep Club, Art Club, Comettes, Galaxy -Art Editor, Homeroom President, Homeroom Secretary. Donna Yvonne Peade: SCA Representative, Choir, Latin Club, FHA, Youth for Christ - Presidcnt, Gymorama, Clerical Assistant in Main Office. Robin Gayle Perkins: FHA, Shuttcrbugs Club. Timothy Worrell Perkins: Band, French Club, Science Club, Chess Club. fe $3 ; J H ' 3. ' ' -“-’W Representatives explain the advantages of their colleges to prospective students on College-Career Night. Wanda Owen Danny Palmer Theresa Paniei Gloria Pannell Jason Parker Nathaniel Patillo Mary Paulette Donna Peade Robin Perkins Tim Perkins x ' -4 ' ' k ' ' - ' ■$ ■ - . i PtU r -V A , • - , -”C • ' 4 t y v - - , ' y ,, 1 ? “Vvji ' V rf. ' % fj, ' V ( • .I -if r - ; ■■ . ... ■; .sjfj.;- ■ V . ' ' VC- ' % - S ' Tony Perry Wesley Peters Carolyn Pleasants Mamie Plenty Gloria Poindexter Gracie Poindexter Yearbook work consumes summer hours Antonio Pointer James Pointer Stephanie Pool Dale Pool Arnold Powell Brenda Powell Deborah Powell Kay Powell Kitty Powell Mount Powell Shelby Powell Starr Powell Vickie Powell Russell Puckett Brien Pugh 136 Seniors Patricia Elaine Regar: Band, SCA Representative, Latin Club, French Club, Science Club, Pep Club, Tennis Team. New honor society members await their induction into the academic group during an afternoon assembly. Pat Regar Karen Robbins Donald Rogers Earl Royster Susan Russell Robert Richardson Alphonso Robertson Ricky Rogers Deborah Rudd Joey Satterfield Cleo Richardson Melvin Robertson Cecil Roller Sam Russell Steve Satterfield Checking an old yearbook, Mr. Larry Clark tells Rafael Alegre about some of the school’s customs. Robert Cornelious Richardson: FFA. Virginia Clco Richardson: SCA Representative, Glee Club Reporter. Karen Sue Robbins: SCA Representative, Library Assistant, Latin Club, French Club, Pep Club, GAA. Alphonso Blake Robertson: Pep Club, Study Club, Cross Country, Track. Melvin Davis Robertson: Pep Club. Donald Wayne Rogers: Chess Club, Band Stage Manager, Band, Cadet Band, Drum Major, French Club. Ricky Melvin Rogers: Homeroom President, DEC A, Dragster’s Club, JV Football. Cecil Tuck Roller: FFA Reporter. Samuel Whitfield Russell: Spanish Club. Susan Clark Russell: Dragster’s Club Vice- President. Joey Cepbus Satterfield: Band, NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, Latin Club, Science Club, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Tennis. Stephen Curtis Satterfield: Spanish Club, Spanish Honor Society. Floyd Hilton Saunders, Jr.: Sophomore Ser- geant-at-Arins, Homeroom President, FFA, State Sentinel, Homeroom Secretary, FFA President. Harold David Saunders: Homeroom Vice- President, SCA Representative, Spanish Club, Sci¬ ence Club, Pep Club, Drama Club, Art Club. Barbara Ann Seamster: Pep Club, Modern Dance Club Vice-President, Alice Marie Seigla: Spanish Club, Pep Club, V1CA. Roy Thomas Shelton: NHS, SCA Representative, Latin Club, French Club Secretary-Treasurer, Pep Club, PTSA Treasurer. Mark Lynn Slabach: FFA, Federation Chaplain, Representative to State FFA Convention. Ruthe Page Slate: Spanish Club, FTA, Pep Club, JV Cheerleader, SCA Representative. Sally Llewellyn Slayton: GAA Reporter, Spanish Club. Jesse Leonard Smith: Library Assistant, Drag¬ ster’s Club. Karen Leslie Smith: Spanish Club, V1CA, FHA. Robert Stephen Smith: FFA, Bus Driver’s Club. Brenda Throckmorton Smoot: GAA, Library Assistant. Connie Lynn Snead: FBLA, Dragster’s Club Treasurer. 138 Seniors Dickie Saunders Harold Saunders Barbara Seamster Alice Seigla Cathy Shearin Student sees first snowfall Janice Sims Page Slate Jesse Smith Steve Smith Connie Snead Roy Shelton Mark Slabach Llewellyn Slayton Karen Smith Brenda Smoot Amid the many new faces that lined the halls this fall, Rafael Alegre, a 17 year old Mexican ex¬ change student, was the most in¬ triguing. Born in Mexico City, Rafael ar¬ rived at the home of Bruce Riley of Vernon Hill, July 15. “I picked Virginia because I thought I’d like the country and I wanted to see snow,” Rafael said. In the summer he was entertained by swimming, skiing and even put¬ ting in tobacco. “I’d never put in tobacco so it was a new experience,” he commented. When he returned to Mexico City at the first of January, he attended the National University to study architecture. When he finishes college he said he hoped to return to the United States. “I feel that the people of Hal¬ ifax County are different from Mexicans. They are also much nicer,” Rafael said. The small town country life appealed to him more than city life because of the many hours of leisure one has. Rafael was on the football team but stopped playing before the season started. “I like football but stopped because I didn’t have time to play,” he explained. Having visited Los Angeles when he was 10, he said he knew what to expect when he arrived here. “We study English in Mexico.” The dating customs differ here than in Mexico. “Most girls cannot go out on a date without a chap¬ erone. I like the blonde and brown haired girls since in Mexico all girls have black hair,” Rafael added. Even though he liked American food he missed the flavor of the Mexican dishes. “My favorite food here is hamburgers,” he said. Why Rafael Alegro picked Vir¬ ginia, especially South Boston, to come to so he could see snow before January 1, no one knows, But everyone was thrilled when he did see that first snowflake. Seniors 139 Brenda Staten Joe Stephens Kay L. Stevens Tony Stevens Herbert Stephens Kaye Stevens Patrica Stevens Nina Stewart Spring concerts bring out spring fashions worn by Brenda Blanks and Amy Tuck while they reach for a high note during the choir’s annual performance. Deborah Snead Scott Snow Pam Spencer Linda Stanfield Sarah Snead Sue Spangler Rosa Spraggins Patsy Stanfield Deborah Jean Snead: FBLA, Pep Club, Dragster’s Club Secretary. Sarah Embry Snead: Mu Alpha Theta, SCA Rep¬ resentative, Band. Latin Club President, Science Club, Tri-M Music Society Secretary, All- Regional Concert, Symphonic Bands. Homeroom President. Aaron Scott Snow: Pep Club, Baseball, Football. Sue Elaine Spangler; Pep Club, V1CA, VICA Dis¬ trict Contest, Comettes. Pamela Joe Spencer: SCA Representative, Band, Latin Club, French Club, FT A, Majorette. Rosa Marie Spraggins: Pep Club. Linda Sue Stanfield: SCA Representative, junior Secretary, Band. French Club Reporter, Pep Club. Majorette, Patsy Lee Stanfield: Pep Club, Art Club, Comettes. Brenda Dianne Staten: Pep Club. Herbert Carrwell Stephens: Pep Club, Dragster’s Club. Joe Stephens: Pep Club, Baseball. Harriett Kaye Stevens: NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, SCA Representative, Latin Club, GAA, County History Club. Kay La Verne Stevens: FBLA, Library Assistant, Future Nurses. Patricia Rickman Stevens: Spanish Club, Pep Club, VICA, FHA, GAA. Tony Carson Stevens: FFA Sentinel, Treasurer. 1 Nina Hope Stewart: Pep Club. Thomas Edward Stovall: Library Assistant, Pro¬ jectionists Vice-President. David Eugene Sugg: Pep Club. Shirley Denise Sugg: Spanish Club, Pep Club, Modern Dance Club, Drama Club, Comettes. Janie Sydnor: Pep Club, VICA. John Marshall Sydnor: JV, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Football. Victoria Rebecca Sydnor: Latin Club, FTA. Jeanette Faye Talley: Pep Club. Jeanice Kaye Talley: Pep Club. Ruth Evon Talley: Pep Club. Valdivia Lee Taylor: NHS, Band Treasurer, Li¬ brary Assistant, Spanish Club, FTA, Pep Club, Spanish Honor Society. Craig Leon Terry: Science Club, Pep Club. Margaret Terry Davis: DECA. Michael David Terry: FTA, Pep Club, ' FFA, Drag¬ ster’s Club, Football, Track, Intramural Basket¬ ball. Randy Douglas Thomas: Pep Club, Dragster’s Club. Roy Anthony Thomas: Band, VICA, Pep Club. Dragster’s Club. Phyllis Dawson Thompson: Choir, FHA, Pep Club, Spanish Club Secretary, Sociology Club. Joseph Donald Thorpe: Pep Club. Warren Edward Throckmorton: DECA. JV Football. 140 Seniors Hot practices produce imaginative headgear Anything for shade on a hot day agree Samuel Woody, Geraldine Miller and Barfield Mitchell as they practice for graduation on a sunny morning. Thomas Stovall David Sugg Shirley Sugg Janie Sydnor John Sydnor Victoria Sydnor Faye Talley Kaye Talley Ruth Talley Arlene Taylor Valdivia Taylor Craig Terry Margaret Terry Mike Terry Bobby Thomas Randy Thomas Tony Thomas Phyllis Thompson Joseph Thorpe Warren Throckmorton Seniors 141 Sheryl Faye Tisdale: Pep Club, FHA. Curtis William Toombs, Jr.: Pep Club, Dragster’s Club, Paul Grammar Torian: Football. Letterman’s Club. Phyllis Lee Towler: Pep Club, Future Nurses Club. Warneda Evon Towler: Pep Club, FHA, Future Nurses Club. Brenda Faye Tuck: Library Assistant, FHA. Richard Barry Tuck: SCA Representative, Span¬ ish Club, Pep Club, Art Club, Drama Club, Intra¬ mural Basketball, Winnie Beverly Tuck: Pep Club, Galaxy, Spanish Club, FBLA. Dragster’s Club, Homeroom Officer. Charlie Clifton Tucker: Pep Club, Spanish Club, Dragster’s Club. Evelyn Denise Tucker: Library Assistant, Art Club, Glee Club. Sandra Delores Tucker: Library Assistant, Span¬ ish Club, Pep Club, FHA, Glee Club. Dale Milihiser Tune: SCA Representative, Span¬ ish Club, FBLA, Pep Club, V1CA, FHA. Linda Palmer Tune: Choir, Pep Club, Art Club. Henry Wilson Vaughan: FFA. John Hambleton Estes Vaughan: Star Reporter, Haliscope, Science Club, Latin Club, French Club, Pep Club. Nancy Ann Vaughan: Pep Club, Library Assistant. William Venable, Jr.: Band, Homeroom Vice- President, Pep Club, SCA Representative. Barbara Smith Wade: Pep Club. Robert Edward Wade: Bus Driver’s Club, Library Assistant. Laura Ann Walker: GAA, Tennis. Michael Thomas Waller: FFA. Keville Barbour Ware: Art Club, Spanish Club, NHS Executive Council, SCA Alternate, Boys’ State, Pep Club, Spanish Honor Society, Mu Al¬ pha Theta, Science Club, Junior Marshal. Sylvia Antoinette Watkins: Band, Choir Report¬ er, Spanish Club, Tri-M, Pep Club, Drama Club, Galaxy, Thespian Troupe, Comefte, Youth for Christ, All-Regional Band. Sandy Lea Watlington: Science Club President, SCA Representative, Pep Club, Star Reporter, Art Club, Haliscope, Cross Country. David Ray Watson: V1CA, FFA Elmer Glenn Watson: FFA Secretary, Forest Camp. Bruce Anthony Watts: Pep Club, Science Club. Joey Virgil Watts: Spanish Club, SCA Rep¬ resentative. Crowds are the order of the day when students and teachers jam into the gym for assemblies. Sheryl Tisdale Curtis Toombs Paul Torain Brenda Tuck Evelyn Tucker Phyllis Towler Richard Tuck Warneda Towler Winnie Tuck Linda Trent Char lie Tucker 142 Seniors Sandra Tucker Dale Tune Linda Tune Tommy Tune Henry Vaughan John Vaughan Nancy Vaughan William Venable Barbara Wade Robert Wade Laura Walker Ricky Walker Mike Waller Keville Ware Antoinette Watkins Sandy Watlington David Ray Watson Elmer Glenn Watson Bruce Watts Joey Watts Seniors 143 Bernice Wheeler Peggy White Barbara Whitlock Kevin Whitlock Virginia Whitlock Ricky Whitlow Becky Whitt Mary Anne Wilborn Becky Wilborn Gloria Wilkerson Evelyn Williams Harvey Williams Sterling Williams Odell Williamson Caroline Wilmouth Janet Wilson Sam Wilson S andra Wilson Sandra Y. Wilson Denise Witcher Graduation is climax of 12 years Smiles break out as Pam Martin races across the platform to get her diploma from Superintendent of Schools Udy C. Wood. Mr. Harry Wilson and Dr. L. M. Venable assist Mr. Wood. 144 Seniors Bluexobes at sunset a4 f to tHetciiyty of the graduates marcBlng-ftTlfn : . ' V co their gjaljuattpo. , “U fc ■ ' ” Fyj Anthony Womack Patsy Womack Charlie Wooden Melinda Wyatt Larry Womack Willie Womack Samuel Woody Mitch Yancey Lorraine Womack Elijah Wood Karen Worsham Larry Younger ir- S J l Samuel Baxter Wilson 111: National Honor Soci¬ ety, Mu Alpha Theta, SCA President, SCA Re- porter, SCA Representative, Latin Club, Science Club Vice-President, Pep Club, Chess Club, JV Basketball, Sandra Jean Wilson: FBLA. Sandra Yvette Wilson: Band, French Club, Sci¬ ence Club, FTA, Pep Club, DEC A, FHA, JV Cheerleader, Modern Dance Club, SCA Reprc sentativc. Homeroom President. Mary Womack Wanda Wood Jackie Wyatt Carolyn Denise Witcher: Latin Club, Pep Club, Varsity Cheerleader, Comettes, Virginia Girls’ State Governor. Larry Womack, Jr.: Pep Club, Track. Lorraine Womack: Science Club, Art Club, Glee Club. Mary Adel! Womack: Library Assistant, FBLA, Pep Club, FHA. Patsy Lee Womack: Library Assistant, Pep Club. Willie Earl Womack: DECA. Willa Bernice Wheeler: Comette, FHA Treasurer. Peggy Ann White: Pep Club, GAA Vice-President, Driver’s Ed Aid, Public Speaking President, Girls’ State Alternate, Forensic Meet. Barbara Mae Whitlock: FHA, Library Assistant. Kevin Edward Whitlock: Band, Science Club, All-Regional Band, Virginia Louise Whitlock: FHA. Richard Allen Whitlow: V1CA, Spanish Club. Rebecca Ann Whitt: Modern Dance Club, V1CA. Mary Anne Wilborn: Homeroom President, SCA Representative, DECA. Rebecca Montgomery Wilborn: Tennis, Spanish Club, Pep Club, Senior Treasurer. Gloria Ann Wilkerson: French Club, SCA Repre¬ sentative, Choir, Pep Club, FHA, J V Cheerleader. Evelyn Delois Williams: FHA. Sterling Gregory Williams: Choir, Library Assis¬ tant, Pep Club. Janet Gail Wilson: FBLA, Pep Cldb, Dragster’s Club. Samuel Baxter Wilson 111: National Honor Soci¬ ety, Mu Alpha Theta, SCA President, SCA Re¬ porter, SCA Representative, Latin Club, Science Club Vice-President, Pep Club, Chess Club, JV Basketball, Sandra Jean Wilson: FBLA. Sandra Yvette Wilson: Band, French Club, Sci¬ ence Club, FTA, Pep Club, DECA, FHA, JV Cheerleader, Modern Dance Club, SCA Repre sentativc. Homeroom President. Carolyn Denise Witcher: Latin Club, Pep Club, Varsity Cheerleader, Comettes, Virginia Girls’ State Governor. Larry Womack, Jr.: Pep Club, Track. Lorraine Womack: Science Club, Art Club, Glee Club. Mary Adell Womack: Library Assistant, FBLA, Pep Club, FHA. Patsy Lee Womack: Library Assistant, Pep Club. Willie Earl Womack; DECA. Elijah Vincent Wood: Mu Alpha Theta, Library Assistant, Library Club Vice-President, Spanish Club Reporter. Science Club Treasurer, Pep Club Sergeant-at-Arms, DECA, Glee Club Reporter. Wanda Remel Wood: Choir, Library Assistant, Pep Club, FHA. Art Club, Tennis, SCA. Charlie Edward Wooden, Jr.: Dragster’s Club. Samuel Link Woody: Band, Art Club. Karen Lynn Worsham: NHS, Junior Treasurer, Senior Vice-President, Homeroom President, SCA Representative, Spanish Club, JV Cheerleader, United Fund Chairman. Jackie Evonne Wyatt; Pep Club President, JV Cheerleader. Mitchell Brann Yancy: Dragster’s Club, PE Club. Larry Douglas Younger: NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish Club. Posters, slogans, cards help junior officers in election campaigns The Class of ’74 began the year much like years before with the election of class officers. The elections were held late in October after a week of campaigning, which included passing out political name cards, creating purple and red posters, hanging slogans on the cafeteria wall and smiling permanently so that voters would think the candidate was a perfect pick. The junior candidates presented their speeches to the student body during the first period in the gym and then waited nervously until 3 o’clock when the results were announced over the P.A. Nobody paid attention to Robert Frost’s poetry that day. Mike McDowell was chosen president, while Thomas Word was named vice-president; Katherine Powell, treasurer; Mildred Petty, reporter; Jeff Lee, sergeant-at-arms and Kathy Hamilton, secretary. These class officers quickly assumed the duties of planning and organizing the biggest event of the year for juniors, the Prom. They conducted class meetings and worked with junior homeroom presidents, sorting out the suggestions, ideas and arguments for the prom theme. After that the officers breathed a sigh of relief and waited for next year. On election day some juniors, both red necks and rahs, were heard to mutter that class officers were no longer needed at HCSH. “They don’t do anything.” “It’s just an honor, nothing more,” they said. Some of the elected officers agreed. But choosing officers does give juniors a chance to name their classmates who “are the most popular, most active in school activities, and who, probably, have the greatest potential for leadership,” one officer said. Bonnie Adkins David Adkins Randy Adkins David Albert James Allen Jonathan Allen i ■L ' -VsJ ’Wjff Wil 4k. . j l Berkeley Anderson Wayne Anderson David Anderson Lois Anderson Mary Ann Anderson Randy Anderson William Anderson David Atkins Samuel Atkinson Bobby Ashby Danny Bailey Albert Ballou Felix Ballou Marvin Ballou Woody Bane 146 Juniors Ad Ba Junior class officers for 72-73: (bottom row) Thomas Word, vice- president; Mike McDowell, president; Jeff Lee, sergeant-at-arms; (top row) Kathy Hamilton, secretary; Mildred Petty, reporter; Katherine Powell, treasurer. Phoebe Brandon Raymond Butler Phyllis Cardwell Darius Brooks Sue Cacciotti Vivian Carr Sandra Brooks Cathy Cage Mike Carrington John Burton Kathryn Cage Ronald Carrington Ka ren Burton George Carden Helen Carter Susan Barker Delores Barksdale Evelyn Barksdale Helen Barksdale Yvonne Barksdale Mary Lee Bass Inez Baylous Tommy Betterton Donna Betts Billy Bishop Amos Blanc David Blanks Robert Bolden Dennis Bomar Lucy Bowman Jim Bradbury Janet Bradley Stan Bradshaw Lawrence Carter Ronnie Carter Glenn Cash Terry Cash Carolyn Cassada Deborah Cassada Henry Chambers Josephine Chambers Ray Chambers Teresa Chancellor Barbara Chappell Janet Chappell Juniors Ba-Ch 147 Kathryn Chappell Sally Chappell Aubrey Clark Dennis Clark Pennic Clark Susan Clark Freddie Clay Cindi Cole Macky Cole Deloris Coleman Elizabeth Coleman Francine Coleman Judith Coleman Anglia Conner Patricia Conner Norma Coleman Carson Conner Warren Conner Deborah Coles Earl Conner Janet Cranford Rita Comer Linda Conner Pat Crcath Jeanette Crenshaw Bill Crews Emily Crews Lisa Crews Michael Crews Michael L. Crews Patricia Crews Randy Crews I Cindy Crowder Kathy Crowder Barbara Cullop Walter Curtis Lcatha Dalton Chris Daniel Cora Daniel George Daniel Gwendolen Daniel Jerry Daniel Calvin Davis Debbie Davis Ellen Davis Gene Davis Linda Davis 148 Juniors Ch-Da Phyllis Davis Sheila Davis Rhonda Dawson Mark Day Joseph Delaware Cindy Dixon Flora Dixon Terry Dickey Debra Dixon Sandra Dixon Different emotions show in induction ceremonyof National Honor Society “I think I have the grades, but I’m really not a leader.” “Oh, you made it. Don’t worry. Look she’s walking toward us! Congratulations, I knew you could do it!” This was typical of the many whispered conversations taking place as excited juniors waited in anticipation to see who would be tapped into the National Honor Society, April 4. Tension increased as four members of the society delivered speeches on character, leadership, service and scholarship. It was a time of mixed emotions. As each junior was tapped, there were gasps of surprise and hurried congratulations from friends. Many were disappointed or even apathetic, but most were caught up in their own happiness or that of their classmates. As senior NHS members pinned on the ribbon, a symbol of the honor bestowed on those being tapped, nervous fingers fumbled with robe zippers. After the assembly and brief instructions from adviser Mr. John Johnston, the new members went back to class, perhaps still dazed. For two days they wore the honorary ribbons in recognition of their inductions into the society. Each year this scene is repeated with new names and faces, but with the same suspense and anticipation. Juniors are chosen by the faculty council on the basis of scholarship, service, leadership and character. To be eligible, candidates must have a minimum grade average of 90 but it is emphasized by the council that students are not chosen on grade average only to be members of the society. Sharon Dixon Mitzi Duncan Deborah Dunn Timmy Dunn Marcia Dyer Elaine Edmonds Charles Edmondson Diana Easley Eloise Edmonds Curtis Edmunds David Edmonds John Edmonds Jeanette Edmunds A big moment in O.C. Hailey’s life is being inducted into the National Honor Society by Karen Worsham. Juniors Da-Ed 149 Darlene Elliott Dean Elliott Wesley Elliott Connie Epps William Estes Clifton Fallen Darlene Fallen Lowell Fallen Pam Fallen Dclois Farmer Lillian Farmer Polly Farrington Esther Faulkner Jerry Faulkner John Faulkner Dorothy Fcatherston David Ferguson Lavelton Ferrell Nancy Ferrell Robert Ferrell William Ferrell Bailey Fields Barry Fisher Dale Fisher Scott Fleig Shelia Forlines Margaret Foster Sharon Foster George Fra ncis Patricia Francis Carolyn Frazier Vicky Frazier Mary Garner Debbie Gentry James Gibson John Glass Carolyn Good Nathan Good Lorraine Goode Velma Goode Mark Gosney Dean Graves Wanda Gravitt Mary Lou Greeley Harold Green Suzanne Guill Joan Guthrie Steve Green Andrew Guthrie Gloria Humphrey John Robert Griffin Delores Guthrie Pat Hunt Donna Guill Hannah Guthrie- Randy Hunt 150 Juniors El-H Mark Hagood Carolyn Hailey O. C. Hailey Kathy Hamilton David Hamlett Tony Hamlett Paul Hankey Bill Harris Shelia Harris Velma Harris Willie Harris Ronnie Harrison Susan Hazelwood Janet Heath Rita Heath Tests loom large in life of juniors Tests , , . tests . . . PSAT, CPT, Kuder Interest Survey, Achievement Tests, and finally the ultimate in the testing program, the SAT, loom before hundreds of juniors. Although college bound juniors are definitely encouraged to take certain standardized tests as a prerequisite for future study following graduation, the student often wonders whether the tests are worth the stress and tension that is felt before the actual testing period arrives. Most juniors invariably must contend with “butterflies” as the big day rolls around, and each lines up in alphabetical order filing slowly into the drafty gym. The instructor quiets the students and begins to read the directions after which a test and answer sheet are distributed to each “eager” junior. All questions are answered, and the signal is given to begin. Faces become quickly distorted — a grin, a frown, a puzzled and baffled stare — as a barrage of incorrect or incomplete English sentences are viewed and perhaps three pages of geometric problems are to be solved after finishing the algebraic word problems! Bctsye Henderson Mike Hill Anne Hodges Diane Henderson Harvey M. Henderson Charles Hines George Hite Shirley Hogue Debra Holt A Washington Redskin’s autograph is not always easy to get so Clarence Lee grabs the chance at the Sports Banquet to ask Walter Rock to sign his program. Juniors H-Ho 151 Mary Holt Randy Hoskins Jerry Howerton Carolyn Hubbard Deana Hubbard Connie Hudson Dean Hudson Glen Hudson Kenneth Hudson Marian Hudson Eddie Hughes Jonette Inge Clara J ackson Michael Jackson Percy Jackson William Jackson Happiness overcomes Kathy Hamilton and Peggy Roark as the Comet basketball team defeated Norcom in the first round of play at the state basketball tournament in Charlottesville. Wendy James Clifford Johnson Doris Jones Joyce Jennings Janet Johnson James Jones Rosa Jennings Alice Jones Janis Jones Roxsy Jennings Cathy Jones Louie Jones Marvin J ones Ted Jones Jeff Joseph Joni Joseph Anthony Kcesee Lynn Kindley Ernest King Connie Kirby Bob Knutti Jimmy Landrum Joyce Leigh Lally Lacy Keister Lawson Marshall Leigh Connie Lacks Linda Lawson Mary Leigh Pete Lacks Jackie Lawter Tom Legett Ronnie Lacks Clarence Lee Glenda Lewis Barbara Landes Jeff Lee Janice Logan 152 Juniors Ho-Lo Six top students named to attend mythical states They probably didn’t talk much about Watergate, but six juniors attended Boys’ and Girls’ State in June to glimpse the mechanics behind government procedures. Practical aspects of politics were explored as student representatives elected all the official posts found in this mythical fifty-first state. Carolyn Good, Betty Solomon and Kathy Hamilton attended Radford College while O.C. Hailey, Gene Davis and Bill Murray traveled to Lynchburg College for a week of classes, recreation and fun. These six students were selected on the qualifications of leadership, character, physical fitness, courage, honesty, scholarship, cooperativeness, belief in God and patriotism, not just good grades. “Girls’ State was just great,” Kathy Hamilton said. “You really appreciate the work that goes into government after attending these classes. You also appreciate being home in summer and sleeping late rather than getting up at the crack of dawn as we had to do.” Jerome Logan Virginia Lowery Cary Martin Mark Long Gwendolyn Mabins Jcarlean Martin Nicky Long Althea Marable Lenwood Martin DecDee Lowery Archie Marable Nancy Martin Sonny Lowery Dean Martin Kitty Maxwell Frances McCargo Gladys McCargo Virginia McCullock Mike McDowell Martha Meadows Randy Meadows Belinda Medley Sarah Meelcr Carolyn Midkiff Gerald Miller Sharon Miller Lena Mitchell Juniors LoMi 153 Wanda Mitchell Henry Moon Glen Moore Glenda Mooreficld Delbert Morris Eric Morton Connie Mosley Bill Murray Cameron Murray Delain Ncwbill Bonnie Newcomb Dolores Newcomb Kim Nichols Herb Nunn Samuel Osborne Debbie Overby Juniors change gym into‘Underwater Paradise’ Give up a day of vacation to come over to an empty school and start decorating for the prom? Who ever heard of such an idiotic proposal? But that’s what the juniors did? Attendance was good on that first day, but the number of students willing to hang streamers in the ceiling and tape paper fish to the wall grew. Often there were more workers than jobs and questions such as “where do you want me?” and “Do you need any help?” were frequently heard echoing throughout the gym that was quickly taking on the aura of “A Underwater Paradise.” Decorating culminated late Saturday afternoon when the final decorations which many juniors had begun work on as much as three weeks earlier were put into place. As the juniors admired their handiwork, they knew that this had to be the best prom ever. With the work over and the job complete, the juniors realized that it had been more than just a week of hard work, late hours, and nervous tension. They realized it had been a period when new friendships were discovered, old friendships revived, and existing friendships strengthened. Faye Overby Danny Owen Roger Owen Mary Owens Mary Jane Owens Ella Palmer Courtney Peace Nonnie Peace Thurman Perkins Heath Pool June Powell Neil Perk ins Grace Piechota —D. R. PowclK. Rickie Perkins Sandra Pointer Gloria Powell Mildred Petty Patricia Petty Steve Petty Audrey Powell Barry Powell Deborah Powell Katherine Powell Lcs Powell Rose Powell Prom decorations take up a lot of junior’s time the week before the Prom. Mary Ann Anderson hands Marvin Ballou tape to tape crepe paper to the windows. 154 Juniors Mi-Po Richard Puryear Leta Ragland Pam Ray Karen Puryear Rosalind Ragland Brenda Reaves Mary Price Sharon Ragland Phyllis Redd Darlene Quarles Carol Ratliff Samuel Redd Judith Rice Brenda Richardson Myrtle Richardson Odessa Richardson Phillip Richardson Sandra Rickmond Beth Riddle Connie Riddle Darlene Roark Peggy Roark David Roberts Elizabeth Roberts Wayne Roberts James Robinson Allen Rogers Larry Roller Vicki Roller James Ross Tommy Ross Willie Russell Brent Satterfield Carolyn Satterfield Gale Satterfield Bill Saunders Jean Saunders Jerry Saunders Rebecca Saunders Vicky Saunders Juniors Pu-Sa 155 Doris Scott Mike Scott Wanda Scamon Cynthia Scat John Shelton Donna Shiflett John Sibley John Simmons William Sizemore David Smith Dwight Smith Kathy Smith Louise Smith Nancy Smith Ray Smith William Smith Betty Solomon Wilfred Stanfield Shirley Stephens Gayle Spell Anderson Stanley Tilsia Stephens Larry Spell Frederick Stephens Joan Stcube Diane Spencer Mildred Stephans Gayle Stevens Juniors selected to go to the state’s first Governor’s School for the Talented are Gene Davis, Ellen Davis, Katherine Powell and Janet Bradley. 156 Juniors Sc-Ste Gifted students attend first Governor’s School “Me? Gifted?” Gene Davis gasped when told that he was one of the four students selected to attend the first Governor’s School for the Gifted in Virginia. Others attending the Mary Baldwin Center of the school were Ellen Davis, Katherine Powell and Janet Bradley. These students participated in the science part of the program, studying computer programing, physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics and other special scientific fields. Each session lasted four weeks with the arts at Virginia Museum of Art in Richmond, the sciences in Mary Baldwin at Staunton and the humanities at Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg. Students were chosen to attend on the basis of intelligence, testing, talent, achievement, interest and awareness. Playing black jack and tic-tac-toe with the computers, living off of meatballs, meatloaf, meat patties and mystery meat, swimming in bathing caps and being hit in the head with returning tennis balls were added attractions to the usual routine. Teresa Stevens Keith Stokes Kenneth Stokes Delma Stone Linda Stovall Betty Strickland Floyd Sydnor Peggie Sydnor Henry Terry James Terry Clyde Testcrman Marcia Tetlak Don Thaxton Margo Thomas Peggy Thomas Tracy Thomas In the powder-puff game Lisa Puryear and Delaine Newbill fight for the ball as Suzanne Guill, Diane Henderson and Teresa Fisher run in to assist. Robert Thomason Caroline Thompson Roger Thompson Donna Throckmorton Vicky Throckmorton Delbert Tooley Shirley Toombs Cathie Trickey Donna Tuck Stanley Tuck Terry Tuck Michael Tucker Peggy Tucker Mattie Tune Barbara Turner Donna Vassar Betty Vaughan Karen Vaughan Mary Vaughan Page Vaughan Juniors Ste-Ve 157 Steve Vaughan Gary Vernon Peggy Wade Jody Wade Danny Waldie Connie Walker Elaine Walker Kenneth Walker Lunnie Wall Ada Waller Andy Waller Anera Waller Brenda Waller David Waller Kathy Waller Ronnie Waller Charlie Walton Frankie Watts Jackie Whitt Linda Walton Thelma White Buddy Wilborn B. J. Watkins Lynn Whitt Nancy Wilborn Shelia Watson Philip Whitlock David Wilburn ] Tracy Wilkerson Jacklyn Wilkins Tommy Wilkins Cleveland Williams Delma Williams Evelyn Williams Harold Williams John Williams Michael Williams Ray Williams Byrdie Williamson Judy Wilson Carolyn Womack Lynn Womack Starling Womack Cathy Wood Susan Woody Sheila Wright William Wyatt Karen Young Debbie Younger Jacqueline Younger Wayne Younger Steve Zickcfoosc 158 Juniors Va-Z Class rings are symbol that stirs memories for Junior Class Class rings became a new identity for many of the class members. They now had a gold and silver symbol showing that they were the unified Class of 1974. Late in January, juniors measured for their rings and selected different styles and stones. The most widely chosen stone was the jewel of the buyer’s birthstone. Each student could now get this ring more personalized with initials or other symbols engraved inside. Early in April these prized possessions arrived along with the joy and excitement of expectation finally ending. Many students shared the pride of sharing with the exchanging of these rings with their boy friends and girl friends. This was a happy experience for them because now they could be really identified as belonging to someone special. After a short time of exchanging class rings and showing them around to anyone who would take time to look at “one more class ring,” the glamour and appeal was lost somewhere in the past. No longer did one experience a feeling of excitement. This feeling had somehow escaped. For most, the rings now became a familiar object that was once a very important symbol in high school life. Some of the rings were lost in June at the beach. Others were misplaced or broken by a careless drop. A few were shoved to the back of a dresser drawer and all but forgotten. But every now and then the memory of Ring Day returned and with it the joy of being a junior at Halifax County Senior High. Basketball managers Don Graves and Raymond Witcher watch the Comet team win over the E.C. Glass Hilltoppers on the Blue’s march to the district championship. “O-O-O-h they finally arrived,” sighs Mildred Petty when she hears that the class rings have come. Juniors 159 Sophomore officers are (front row) Jim Hagood, vice-president; Sam Chambers, president; Deborah Holt, secretary; (back row) Mark Wilkerson, sergeant-at-arms; Anne Edmunds, treasurer and Betty Felton, reporter. First week hectic for sophomores Growing accustomed to new faculty members, rules and regulations are traumas every sophomore goes through. During that first hectic week bumping into people and going to the wrong classroom at the wrong time is as normal as breathing to most. But during the next few weeks the campaigning and election of officers helped students regain their lost confidence. Bright posters lined the halls during campaign week extolling the qualifications of all thfe candidates. Finally on Friday the nervous politicians presented their speeches during an assembly and the sophomores cast their ballots. With their leaders at hand, sophomores then familiarized themselves not only with their classmates but also with the administration to help start off their first year of senior high. Selling candy was a major project for the class. The profits went to the band to help finance their trip to the Mardi Gras. Since many sophomores made the trip, they could see it was all worthwhile. Gary Adams Bonita Ammons Susan Anderson Janice Akers Alice Anderson David Avery Mike Allen Amy Anderson Archie Bailey Susan Allen Daniel Anderson Karen Ballou Janet Ambrose Sharon Anderson Jean Banc 160 Sophomores A-Bal Shicla Banks Emma Barksdale Peggy M. Baskcrvill Shirley Banks Jesse Barksdale Shirley Barksdale Sarah Barbour Peggy Barksdale Rickey Bass Cassandra Beard Beverly Bell Claire Betterton Nancy Beverley Ray Billingslea Victoria Black Larry Wade Blanks Michael Blanks Wayne Blanks Ronnie Blanks Stanley Bliss Darry Bomar Wanda Bostick Diane Bowman Ottis Bowen Wanda Bowen Sibyl Bowes Delores Boxley Iris Boxley Joyce Boyd William Bradley Roxic Brooks Teresa Burton Delois Brandon Gloria Brown Vicky Burton John Brandon Terry Brown Ernest Cage Barbara Britton Hazel Burrel Beth Caldwell Eric Brook Debra Burton Jay Camp Harry Canada Molly Carr Sarah Carrington Willie Carrington Scott Cassada James Chalmers Sam Chambers Sam Chandler Doris Chappell Patricia Chappell J udy Church Deborah Clark Sophomores Ba-Cl 161 James Clark John Clark Earline Clay Mcrvyn Cleinhans Theresa Cline Carl Cole Daniel Cole Robert Cole Aline Coleman Alomc Coleman Cecil Coleman Deborah Coleman Gracie Coleman Leona Coleman Gail Collie Debra Comer Kevin Comer Wynona Compton David Conner Dianne Conner Wayne Conner David Creath Linda Crews Phyllis Covington Cynthia Crews Dolores Cullcy Sharon Cranford Herman Crews David Cunningham Practice runs pay off for David Avery, the fifth place winner in the district cross country meet. Sophomore named ” ‘valuable runner’ Though he didn’t run for two weeks due to illness and missed several meets, sophomore David Avery proved to be one of the best runners on the cross country team. In fact, he was voted by his teammates as the most valuable runner on the team. This was the first time that a sophomore has been so honored. Last year, while at the junior high, David broke the existing mile record of 5:11 with a time of 4:51. He also broke the junior high record for the two mile and half mile. Concerning cross country David said, “I think I was fortunate to have coaches like Coach Martin and Coach Baggett who showed a special interest in me. The practice was hard, but that was the only way we could expect to win.” He also expressed concern over the lack of interest in cross country. He felt that it had been very much underrated but was gaining popularity. David had little time for anything but school and running. He not only ran with the team, but ran on his own in the evening. 162 Nick DeCarmen Deborah Dejarnette Betty Davis J ohn Davis Cynthia Dixon Charlie Davis Pete Davis Deborah D ixon Deborah Davis Charlotte Dawson Earl Dixon Gregory Davis James Davis C. W. Dawson Debra Dawson Paulette Drummright Brenda Dunaway Joan Davis Diana Dean Melody Dunn Kathy Dejarnette Mercedes DeShazo Debbie Eanes Carlton Edmonds Linda Edmonds Michael Edmondson Anne Edmunds Bee Edmunds Debra Elliott Donna Elliott Lewis Elliott William Elliott Kirsti Ella Barbara Emory Debbie Epperson Elizabeth Epps David Epps Jackie Epps Jim Epps John Epps Martha Epps Otis Epps Christine Ewell Teresa Fallen Toni Fallen Steve Farmer Rinalda Farrar Rick Farrell Leonard Faulkner Elizabeth Felton Charlie Ferguson Nancy Ferguson Spencer Ferguson Sophomores D-Fer 163 Only sophomore on the varsity, L. F. Elliott (44) grabs for a Maggie Walker rebound as does Bobby Hawkins (40). Sally Ferrell Brenda Fisher Charles Fisher Nancy Fisher Jackie Ford Jane Ford Kenneth Ford Carl Forlines Wanda Forlines Donald Foster Wyatt Fountain Cheryl Foy Malcolm Glass Teresa Glascock Sharon Graves Ricky Glass William Glascock Frances Gravitt Ecf Glascock Stephen Glover Mitzi Gravitt Eddie Glasscock Sylvia Goode Agnes Green 164 Sophomore Fe-Gr Belinda Green Lee Ann Guthrie Edith Hall Charles Green Susan Guthrie Garnett Hall Sharon Green Joseph Gwathney Cynthia Hamm Lester Grinan Ernest Hackney Jeanne Hatten Bridget Guthrie Tina Haire Dale Hardie L. F. Elliott pfays on varsity team L. F. Elliott, a 6’5”, 210 pounder, was the only sophomore on the varsity basketball team. He commented that he felt lucky to be on the team and a starter at that. Playing in the state tournament was “a big thrill” for him. Starting out his basketball career when he was nine, L.F. played for the Hawks in the city midget league. His achievements led him to the midget all-star team which he made four years straight and in 1970 he received the Most Valuable Player award. L.F. had several reasons for liking varsity but seemed to like it mostly because he got two lunches instead of one like everyone else. Captain of the varsity squad, Jerry Brooks said that the sophomore was a good guy who tried a lot and hustled. “He never stopped going after the ball,” he said. Calvin Crews commented that the young player did his job well all season and predicted that L.F. would be great in his senior year. The sophomore has many hobbies and hopes to play professional basketball after his scholastic and college basketball days are over. Barbara Harmon Caroline Harrell Cynthia Harris Elaine Harris Janice Harris Ronnie Harris Dale Hawkins Walter Hayes Mike Heath Norman Hendricks Deborah Herbert Dixie Hess Ruth Hewitt Carolyn Hicks Tony Hill Dale Hite Carlton Hodnett Joy Hollandsworth Becky Holt Deborah Holt Sharon Holt Shirley Hopkins Barbara Hubbard Lydia Hubbard Doris Hudson Debra Hughes Wanda Hughes Sophomores Gr-Hu 165 Sheena Hudson Sharon Humphrey Louis Ingram Mike Ingram Annie Jackson Willie Jackson Emclio Jcffress Wanda Jenkins Elvin Jennings Juliet Jennings La Vinia Jennings Charles Johnson Deborah Johnson Earl Johnson Betty Johnston Elsie Jones Yearbook staff works in summer Journalism is no ordinary class. During the year it is geared to the two-week “Star” periods instead of the six-week grading periods. Room 164 was usually the site of friendly conversation and quiet writing and study. Then comes a flurry of running for interviews and stories while being smiled upon by those who have finished on time. With this being their first year on the staff, the sophomores found this a definite problem. And if the “Star” was bad, the work on the yearbook was worse. Not only was there the usual rush on the last papers, including a big last double issue, but work on the “Haliscope” had begun. In those last dragging days of the year, the sophomores stilled worked. It didn’t go any faster, now that they knew that they were still behind and that the rest of the work had to be done on their time, worked in around vacations or jobs. Sophomores worked, doing the entire sophomore class section, designing layouts, sorting and counting pictures and writing copy. The bulk of the sports section and cover work were sophomore projects. After hours of labor in the now summer- heated Room 164, the “Haliscope” was sent to print. Gary J ones Gloria Jones Jennie Jones Larry Jones Mary Jones Janet Jordan Keith Joyce Brenda King Barbara Kirby Donald Knowlson Jill Lacks Mark Lacks Linda Lantz Glenda Layne William Lee 166 Sophomores Hu-Lee Cecil Martin Charlotte Martin Phillip Martin Debi Lehew Herbert Leigh Erma Lewis Kathy Ligon Mike Lipford Ronnie Lloyd Cynthia Logan George Logan Glendora Logan Rodney Long Don Lowery Joan Lowery Monty Lowery Stanley Lowery Bert Martin Susan Martin Songa Martin Sharon Matthews Susan Matze Mark Mayhew Betty Mayo Cynthia Meade James Meeler Cindy Miklos M—HU Gus Miller Miles Mitchell John Moorefield Johnnie Miller Rosa Mitchell Deborah Morgan Joyce Miller Eva Moore Curtis Morris Alvin Mitchell Quain Moore Nancy Mosley Jocelyn Mitchell Sharon Moore Robert Mosley Summer work on the yearbook means drawing layouts and counting pictures for Dale Hardie, Jan Overby and Susan Weatherford. Sophomores Leh-Mos 167 Donna Murphy Arthur Murray Jeanette Murray June Myers Sue Myers Shirley McCulloch Charlie McCormick Mary Lynn McDowell Sandra McDowell Bridgett Neece Tommy Nelson Janice Newcomb Garland Newton Patricia Nichols Anita Norton Larry Oakes Sheila Oakley Barbara Oliver Brenda Oliver David Owen Gale Owen Howard Owen. James Owen Janet Owen Lee Owen Mary Owen Ray Owen J oby Owens Carl Panncll Carolyn Passley Freddie Patrick Kenneth Pcade Charles Penick Leonard Penick Sharon Penick Dennis Perkins Mary Perkins Mike Perkins Richard Perkins Linda Peters Khil Gail Phillips Jesse Poindexter Debora Pleasant Raleigh Poindexter Stanley Petty Albert Plenty 168 Sophomores Mu-Po Fun at the Snowball was what Betty Jeff Felton and Spencer Ferguson found at the SCA-sponsored dance. Sharon Pointer Patricia Poteat Laura Powell Richard Pool Angela Powell Linda Powell Peggy Poole Belinda Powell Nathaniel Powell 1 ' ! Of Ronnie Ratliff Hassie Reynolds Eddie Ray Curtis Rice Barbara Ragsdale Amy Redd Avis Rickman Janet Ragsdale Holly Reaves Gerald Roark Susan Ragland Vicky Reeves Judy Roark Sheila Powell Kaye Propst Joanne Puryear Lisa Puryear Rex Puryear Tony Puryear Betty Ragans Virginia Ragans Mary Ragland Two sophomores named winners Although the Science Fair was poorly attended, sophomores featured prominently in the results. With eight awards given in three categories, one half were awarded to tenth graders. In the biology division, second prize was won by Stan Yeattes and third prize by Tommy Nelson. Competition was keenest among sophomores in this section. Even though no sophomores could take chemistry as a course, first and second places in the chem¬ istry division were captured by the youngest class. Sophomores completely dominated this section by winning both prizes given. First prize was given to Charles Fuller with second prize going to Lee Owen. After leaving Friday and spending a sleepless night in Roanoke, with five students in a two-man dormitory room, seven contestants, all winners here, attended the Northwest Regional Science Fair. Four of these were sophomores. When winners were announced, two local students went forward, again fr om the chemistry division. Lee Owen won an overall third prize for his project, “Magnetohydrodynamics.” He also was the recipient of a U.S. Army award for chemistry. Charles Fuller won a prize awarded by the Student Affiliate Chapter of the American Chemical Association for his project on a “hydrox generator.” Sophomores Po-Ro 169 Barry Roberts Joan Robertson Pam Rogers Toni Ross Jerry Rowland Tommy Rudder Pam Satterfield Raymond Satterfield Donald Saunders Luann Saunders Rita Saunders Vicky Saunders John Scheier Deborah Scott Joyce Seamon Fannie Simon Nancy Shelton Dorothy Sheilds Ellen Short Phyllis Short “Good grief! With a slip of the tongue, I could probably start a war,” muses sophomore newscaster Charles Fuller, Unice Slayton Jane Smith Wayne Smith Rita Snead Kimberly Spence Phyllis Stevens 170 Sophomores Ro-St Ava Stewart Vivian Stovall Howard Suit Annie Sweeney Annette Sydnor Katherine Sydnoi Paul Sydnor Sylvia Sydnor Kim Talbott Cecil Talley Betty Tally Betty Tanksley Disk jockey’s life full of mishaps Swinging, rocking, rolling: the proverbial story of a disc jockey’s life. Not so discovered sophomore Charles Fuller when he began his training for the job on weekends. Among a mass of intricate switches, dials and detailed machinery sits Charles during work hours coping with both major and trivial problems. Exerting his individualism is one way to conquer a choice of ten requests from ten different people as to which record to play next while one must learn to read the written word correctly for one slip of the tongue could create a war. Finding that his major problem is remembering everything, the sophomore notes that he must reduce power, take meter readings, give frequent station identifications and, last but not least, he must remember to turn off the microphone to avoid embarrassing situation when he has finished talking. “I forgot this one time and after five minutes of whistling and singing with the record, I realized I was on the air!” Charles found that although not all fun and games, the job of a D.J. is interesting. And swinging, rocking, rolling. Audrey Terry Henry Terry Marvin Terry Cindy Tucker Bruce Tuggle Jesse Tune Rodney Tune Elizabeth Vaughan Gary Vaughan Mike Vaughan Tommy Vaughan Wayne Vaughan Dollie Venable Arthur Viar Tim Wade Wanda Wade Jeff Wallace Deborah Waller Randy Waller Sophomores Stu-Wal 171 Jennifer Walker Irene Waller Vantasscr Waller Donna Watkins Barbara Watson Cindy Watts Mary Watts Mike Watts Donald Weatherford Susan Weatherford Toni Wells Dorothy White Joyce Whitlow Shirley Whitlow Tee Whitlow Brenda Wilborn William Wilborn Joe Wilborne Brenda Wilboum Barbara Wilkerson Mark Wilkerson Linda Wilkins Florence Williams Lola Williams Mark Williams Linda Williamson David Wilmoth Jeffrey Wilmouth Randy Wilson Claude Womack Lorraine W omack Lucy Womack Raleigh Womack Shecna Womack Sandra Wooden Brenda Woody Henry Woosley Barbara Wyatt Dinita Wyatt Leslie Yeaman Kathy Young Jackie Yancey Stan Ycatts Brenda Younger Patsy Yates Carol Young Priscilla Younger $ t I t 172 Sophomores Wa-Y What was once a perky octopus lies lonely and lifeless with its paper mache showing during the prom cleanup. Sophs participate in prom tradition Tradition will always remain, even at the high school level. The Junior-Senior Prom remains the foremost example of this, One should observe that while sophomores are excluded from the name, they do play an important part. Sophomores get to clean up the mess. After that “magic Saturday night,” there was a definitely unmagical mess left that Sunday. Taken as a whole, the working crew may have seemed to be a good example of sophomore apathy, but the small number of workers got the job done. Goading and assistance from the sponsors didn’t hurt. In their decorating, the juniors didn’t really concentrate on making the sophomores’ clean-up any easier. For their own safety, the identity of those juniors who wielded staplers should be kept a class secret. The majority of work done in the gym consisted of pulling or prying staples out with pliers, scissors or any tool a sophomore could find. The streamers that hid the girders on Saturday night were piled outside the door, making a tangled, towering blue mass. The halls and cafeteria were set to rights and the walls stripped of hung netting, shells and colorful sea creatures. The derelict rowboat was dragged from the main lobby while its occupant a paper mache octopus, was snatched by a sentimental upperclassman. Underclasswoman? Sophomores, juniors and seniors crowd the stage to get a closer look and listen to “The Seventh of May,” the band at the Topsy-Turvy Dance. Sophomores 173 Board tells plans for new school With the target date for opening set tor September of 1976, the Halifax County School Board unveiled the schematic drawings for the new Halifax County South Boston Senior High School during this summer. Designed to take care of the community’s needs for the next 50 to 75 years, the facility will be designed to accommodate 2,200 pupils in grades 10, 11 and 12. The present school will become the junior high when the new senior high is completed. “The estimated cost for the structure, which will be the most efficient, economical and prettiest school in the Southeast, is $8,650,000,” Superintendent Udy C, Wood said. Located in closely proximity to each other, the auditorium will seat 1,500 and the gymnasium will seat 3,500. “With four serving lines to function simultaneously, the cafeteria represents a big change from the present,” Mr. Wood com mented. Accommodating 500 pupils on a “block” basis, the vocational center will occupy one wing of the building. There is also a Music Department that can be isolated from the rest of the school for night use. There will also be a 600-car parking lot. Greeted with the traditional Spanish hello On their visit to the high school are Board ol Control members: (seated) Mr. Al Burkholder, Mr. Ned Bradley (standing) Mr. Thomas McDowell, Mr. George Smith, Mr. Edwin Conner. New textbook criteria is the point oi discussion for Assistant Superintendent f rank Chaffin as he meets with English teachers at an afternoon session. 174 School Board ;? ■•? ! Director of Transportation Julian Harrison interviews a prospective bus driver for the corning semester. Performing one of his yearly rituals, Superintendent Udy C. Wood presents Pauline Conner with her diploma. Afternoon classes end and Dr. Venable lias a chance to chat with student Gary Holt. New hair styles, new school plans occupy administration Along with the plans of a new senior high school came new hair styles for the administration. After all, the dress code had been relaxed; but radical changes in the styles of the principals spread through the student grapevine quickly. Sporting a moustache along with his slightly longer hair, Vice-principal Larry Clark led the pack with the most liberal appearance. Resembling Moe of the Three Stooges, Vice principal Carl Furches had his hair styled too. “Middle-aged men have thinner hair than younger ones and it is reasonable that they naturally want to look better,” Dr. L. M. Venable, now with longer hair and sideburns, explained. Working closely with the faculty on the new senior high school was the main issue the administration faced. Department heads met with the principals to plan their departments so they would be efficient and meet the needs of the students. Director of Student Activities, Mrs. Charlotte Farmer ended her 26 years of service in the Field of education at the conclusion of the year. Her job included heading the SCA as well as being head of the attendance office. 176 Administration t-aear d emotions appear on the faces of Royster and Alphonso Robertson as converse witli Vice-principals ins and Clark.,. Extremely proud of HCSH Student Activities, Mrs. Cli Farmer, at a year’s end asse Mr. Rick Logan: Guidance Mrs. Thelma Crowder: Librarian, Library Club Mrs. Rac Lantor: Guidance, International Cultures Club Mr. Robert Chambers: Guidance, SCA Miss Jane Blackwell: Guidance, Department Chairman 178 Library, Guidance Staff Am w programs Mrs. Rose Murray: Guidance, Future Nurses’ Club Mrs. Edna Wilkerson: Librarian, o Library Club Mr. Andrew Bohannon: Audio-Visuals, U.S. History, A-V Club. New programs and materials helped the library and guidance staffs in their efforts to broaden the minds and opportunities open to students. Hoping to help those students who were drop outs, non-college bound and those who needed summer jobs, the Guidance Department launched a new program oriented towards the vocational fields. “This program,” according to counselor Rick Logan, “aims to help not only those who will not attend college but it will also help those who do go, decide what field they wish to continue.” Again the largest problem facing the library staff was the overcrowdedness caused by the lack of seating space. To resolve this problem, students could only use the library on certain days as they had done the year before. Receiving more new books to update their supply, the library served more students than ever before, while guidance with an added load and the new program broadened their ability to help. Library, Guidance Staff 179 New teachers Miss Darcy Armstrong: P.E. 10, 11-12 Mrs. Gail Bosiger: Physics, Chemistry, Science Club Mr. Tom Berry: Government, U.S. History, Pep Club, JV Football Coach Mr, Jim Albright: ICT12, VIC A express views When school opened on September 4, twenty new teachers were confronted with their first view of the student-jammed halls. Though one might think it would be enough to make even the most experienced of teachers a little apprehensive, these newly-arrived instructors, for the most part, formulated rather positive first impressions. Mr. Joe Hyatt, a government teacher, remained undaunted by the crowded conditions saying that he felt that everything was “well-organized and neat” for a school of such size. Other new faculty members possibly still a bit bright-eyed with expectations had lavish praise for the student body as well. Comments ranged from “cooperative” and “hardworking” to “well-rounded” and “easy to get along with”. Obviously, with the new teaching blood came some fresh enthusiasm. Almost every one of these teachers worked with a club and gave up time to help fellow faculty members chaperone dances and trips. Miss Helen Blow: Typing Mr. Franldin Burwell: Art I, 11, Ar ts and Crafts Club 180 Faculty Mr. Maurice Bush: Black Studies. Glee Club Mr. Archie Bohannon: DE I DE II, DECA Mr. Harold Brown: Biology, Pollution and Conservation Club Miss Anne Ayers: P.E. 10, Biology , Cheerleaders, GAA Miss Bessie Bandy: Reading Improvement, “Galaxy” Mrs. Freeda Akers: Shorthand Department Chairman Miss Mary Brooks: Algebra I, II National Honor Society Mr. Jack Baggett: English 12, World Literature, Cross Country Coach Mr. Lee Barksdale: DE I, II, III, DECA Faculty 181 Mrs. Betty Chandler: English 10, “Galaxy” Mrs, Ann Conner: English 12; Department Chairman Mrs. Willie Daniel: Recordkeeping, FBLA Miss Mary Elizabeth Dixon: Biology mm Miss Barbara Crews: Sociology of the Family, Economies, Psychology t- $ O Mrs. Othella Dillard: General Business Mrs. Carolyn Elliott: Biology 182 Faculty Mis, Tainrny Daniel: U.S. History, FTA Miss Jacqueline ( rati 1 iiglish 12, Speech • After the noisy racket of a student- filled classroom, many teachers welcome the relatively quiet companionship of a pet. It makes no difference whether they are greeted with the yippling of their ped¬ igree poodle or the friendly licking of their over sized mutt, the complacent stares of their well-fed goldfish or the insistent meows of a hungry cat. Most teachers agree that their own pets offer a special kind of friendship. Many in response to the query “Any pets?” would reply with words to the effect “Yeah, nothing interesting, just a dog” or “just a cat” with a light in their eyes and a certain pride in their voice which belied their simple statement. Whether greeted by a beagle as is Mrs. Whitlock, a spitz as is Miss Mazza, a calico cat as is Mr. Waynick, fish as is Mrs. Overstreet or even by a snake as is Mr. Lloyd, most teachers agree they enjoy a companion who at times can listen with¬ out interrupting. their voice statement. Mr. Patrick Davis: Black Studies Mrs. Nancy Conner: Plane Geometry, Refresher Math, FTA Faculty 183 Mr. Jesse Hawkins: Math 10, Dragsters and Safety Club Mr. Barry Garrison: English 11, Comettes Miss Margie Ford: English 10, Shutterbugs Card needed to keep track “Let’s sec now Adams, that’s now Daniel, not W. Daniel or A. Daniel but R Daniel. And Carr, that’s now Hundley. MeCurry is now Elliot and Robinson, Dixon. Salle has become Martin and Matthews is Armstrong. You almost needed a score card to keep track! The above monologue could be frequently heard down by the teachers’ mailboxes as some poor office secretary or SCA officer could be overheard trying to figure out who was who. Just as students were beginning to match teacher’s faces with their names the fun began. Suddenly that new biology teacher, Miss Salle, became that Mrs. Martin who was getting mail mixed up with Mr. Martin. Also marrying was Miss Adams who became the school’s third Mrs. Daniel. As the year went on a number of teachers for various reasons chose to leave their positions. Thus, the school was kept lively and at times a little mixed up as teachers came and went. Mrs. Mary Fletcher: Recordkeeping Miss Mildred Henderson: Algebra 111, Trigonometry, Introductory Analysis, Refresher Math, Mu Alpha Theta Mr. Joe Hyatt: Government: Baseball Coach Mr. Henry Harrison: Industrial Arts, Metal Working, Mechanical Drawing, Industrial Arts Club; Department Chairman 184 Faculty Mr. Richard Fit .: Journalism I, II, h English II, “Star,” “Haliscope” Mrs. Alice Hundley: Spanish, English 11 ■- v ' f 7 vfi, , . tWV. - ' V ' . ' - ■- ' 1- • ■ ■- .. ■■■■;■ Mr. John Johnston: Algebra II, Department Chairman, National Honor Society Miss Loretta Gilchrist: Reading Improvement, English 10 Mrs. Sonya Falls: English 11, U.S History, Majorettes Mrs. Glennis Greenwood: Home Ec I, IV, Senior Home Ec., FHA, Department Chairman Miss Lissic 1 lipps: Art I, III, Art IV, Arts and Crafts Club, Department Chairman Mrs. Rebecca Howitt: English 10, Vouth for Christ Faculty 185 Teacher’s day full of tasks What is a teacher? Everyone has his idea as to what a teacher is and what his or her job includes. However, do they really know all the tasks he performs? Of course, a teacher’s main role includes the teaching of the students, keeping grades and records, and understanding the problems of these students. Another branch of this profession is done out of the regular school hours and boundaries. To reveal what other activities are included in a teacher’s life, a look was taken at some teacher’s duties. On November first Mrs. Sonya Falls, Mrs. Betty Chandler, Mr. Jesse Hawkins and Mr. Clinton Turner attended the VEA Convention at the Mosque in Richmond. The purpose of this convention was to voice the opinions of classroom teachers and administrators on educational questions of the day. Mrs. Sonya Falls voiced her opinion at the convention by saying that she felt that the larger districts tend to run the show. “This is the worst thing about the VEA. It could be very beneficial to each member and each child that is taught. However, as I see it, it remains simply a body of people who get together each year to speak out in favor of or against policies of the state and nation.” Mr. R.J. Fitz, yearbook adviser, went to many workshops and conventions throughout the year. In the fall he went to Atlanta, Georgia to attend the meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Southern Interscholastic Press Association. I)r. L.M. Venable, Mr. Jim Albright and Mr. Henry Harrison made up a committee to view more modern types of vocational buildings. Mrs. Carolyn Wagner, as did several other teachers, took a night course one night a week. Typical of many teachers, Miss Victoria Riley spent a great deal of her “free time” staying busy. Along with teaching English she sponsored the Pep Club and the varsity cheerleaders, took a night course and chaperoned out of town trips, too. Every five years a teacher must revalidate his teaching certificate by taking six hours of college credits. Contrary to popular beliefs, a teacher’s day doesn’t end at 3:30. Mr. George Paige: Industrial Arts, Woodworking, Industrial Arts Club Mrs. Catherine Overstreet: Biology Mr. Wayne Palmer: Agriculture III, IV, FFA Mr. Danny McCtirry: Biology Mr, Bill Moore: ICT II, VlCA, Cheerleaders Miss Maria Lozano: Spanish II, III, IV, Spanish Club, Department Chairman 186 Faculty Rfes. Sandra Matthews: P.E. 10 11 12, Modern Dance Club Mrs. Emily Martin: Biology Mr, Bristol Martin: Driver Education, Track Coach, Letterman’s Club Mr. Wayne Lloyd: Driver Education, JV Basketball Coach, Bus Drivers Club RHPP? ■■nn Mrs. Martha Penick: English 12, English 11 Mr. Samuel Stephens: Business Math Mrs. Laquitta Pierce: Government, Cheerleaders Mr. Robert Pearson: General Business, Pep Club Miss Shiann Price: English 10 Mr. Leon Palmer: Typing, Shutterbug Club Miss Ista Roland: Office Practice Bookkeeping, FBLA 188 Faculty r . i i Mr. Coleman Starnes: Government, Head Football Coach, Athletic Director Faculty 189 Mr. Ron Ramsey: P.E. 10, Football Coach Miss Victoria Riley: English 11, Cheerleaders Mr. Johnny Robinson: Biology, Science Club, Basketball Coach Mrs. Virginia Whitlock: English 12, Youth for Christ Mr. Gary Waynick: Latin I, 11, Miss Evella Watkins: Biology, Conservation Club English 11, Latin Club Mr. Don Waldo: Government, U.S. History, Chess Club, SCA Teachers are ‘normal’ too What happens to teachers in the summertime? Do they just crawl into a cave and hibernate ’till the first of September? Do they spend all summer thinking up ways to make students suffer all through the school year? As strange as it may seem, they do just about everything that normal people do. For some, summer means a complete reversal of roles as it is back to homework, research papers and early morning classes. Among those who headed back to school were Mr. Waynick, Mrs. Wagner, Mrs. Pierce and Mr. Clark. Summer is just a R. and R. period for some teachers. Mrs. Whitlock planned to just “rest” and “garden,” while Mr. Johnston planned to catch up on his chores by painting his house. Teaching wasn’t over for everyone for summer school provided summer jobs for many. Others found life-guarding a profitable summer venture as Mr. Lawson, Mr. Logan and Mr. Vanney will agree. Mr. Clinton Turner: Agriculture II, 111, FFA Mrs. Kathryn Wilson: ESC Geometry, Refresher Math 190 Faculty . ■ ' ■ • i ' r. v - ■ Mrs. Mary White: Typing II Mrs. Carolyn Wagner: English 12, Drama Club Mr. Don Thompson: Driver Education, Head Basketball Coach, Boys’ Physical Fitness Club Faculty 191 Mr. Tom Vanney: U.S. History, Tennis Coach, Dragsters and Safety Club Mrs. Mildred Yancey: Home Ec. Ill, Clothing Occupations, FHA Mr. Robert Wall: Advanced Band, Mixed Chorus, Department Chairman Mr. BUI Vanney: P.E. 10, 11-12, Football Coach, Boys’ Physical Fitness Club, Department Chairman Student teachers tackle work in classes with nerves, vigor Five bright and eager students arrived from Averette College, totally willing to tackle the arduous task of teaching. For eight weeks these student teachers instructed and guided their assigned classroom of pupils in preparation for a teaching career. Mrs. Kathy Parish, teaching for Mr. Tom Vanney in his history classes, said that at first she was nervous. “The kids were great, though, and they put me at ease,” she added. Her method of teaching was mainly a lecture type although she preferred to monitor a group discussion. Also in the classroom she believed a one-to-one basis between students and teacher, if possible, should be acquired. Under the resident teacher’s guidance of Mrs. Patricia Woods in typing, Mrs. Janie Monacelli agreed that she had butterflies in the beginning. She was more or less prepared for what to expect in a high school classroom since her husband taught and she learned from him what it would be like. “I still plan to pursue a teaching career and want to establish a friendly relationship with all my students,” she concluded. Teaching wasn’t what Mrs. Janet Elder expected. She taught Mrs. Kathy Overstreet’s biology classes and realized that there prevails a crisis in education. She commented, “I really didn’t anticipate the way school seems to turn off a lot of minds. Education should be doing more for kids than what it seems to do.” Her classroom was student-activity oriented with no lectures. She wanted to create an honest and open atmosphere during class and a working relationship with the students. “I eventually was able to really communicate with them,” she stated. “The job of teaching required a whole lot more work than 1 realized,” commented Miss Debra Weatherford, “but t knew it was going to be a lot of fun.” She taught Miss Margie Ford’s English classes and was most definit ely scared to death. “I loved it, though, and am sure 1 want to become a teacher,” she added with a smile. She felt that in the classroom the teachers should know the students better than they do and vice-versa. The fewer the students, the more able one is to accomplish this, she said. She enjoyed listening to the pupils talk; therefore, classroom discussion was what she liked. Miss Kay Allen also taught English and enjoyed thoroughly Mrs. Ann Conner’s classes. She felt that all the people were very friendly and thought she was lucky to have been placed at HCSH. “In the class there should be respect both ways,” she said. “Teachers should in addition have a personal interest toward their students.” Another student teacher got his first taste of the classroom in the department of agriculture education. He was Mr. Preston Coates from Virginia Tech and worked with Mr. James Cardwell. He enjoyed working in all phases of the program but especially liked helping the students with the activities during FFA Week in February. 192 Aides, Student Teachers K- T wvl 1966 AWARD 19 67 AWARD 19 6 8 AWARD 1969 AWAR 1972 AWAR’ Main office secretaries: (standing) Mrs. Nancy Dalton, Mrs. Carol Thomas, Miss Bonnie Thomas, (seated) Mrs. Carol Howerton. Cafeteria staff: (standing) Mrs. Nora Mrs. Vivian Martin; Mrs. Martha Loretta Browing; Mrs. Elvira Howerton; Clark, manager; Mr. Alan Lovelace; Mrs. Feaston; Mrs. Mary Thornton; Mr. Mrs. Mary Waller; Mrs. Agnus Isabel Hendricks; Mrs. Novela Clay; Charles Lovelace; (seated) Mrs. Anderson; Miss Gertrude Faulkner. 194 Staffs Staffs do jobs Day staff: Mrs. Beatrice Jones, Mrs. Marie Hendricks, Mrs« Nonic Clark, Mr. Briggs Garland, (back row) Mr. Paul Bruce, Mr, Bailey Mason. J ' W-St ijccaait they have ' the kind of Job ' that no one appreciates until the ' - one time they fail to do it, the :tee eitdal r «ttitodial ' aBd eaftttnria . Staffs are regarded by some people ■ ' m having the most loathsome end of - school functions. Loathsome? Maybe, But how many times have students gped wistfully ' outside at the men ■ ' ' mowing the lawn and trimming shrubbery while they are. being, lectured on the. ■ techniques of Coleridge? And wouldn’t It be nice to be typing away in one of the air-conditioned offices instead ■ ; Ot wilting, in the sweltering sweathox known as a classroom, trying to decode a retires equation. Without someone to do the dirty work,” vice-principals wouldn’t be free to ' foam the grounds seeking out class- cutters and delinquent smokers,, so they hire competent workers to fold letters greet visitors, handle . routine office calls, total rental fees, .• type memos and college transcripts for guidance counselors and letters for the principals. Still, more workers must be employed to conjure up menus for the complaining ' ' yet always starving students who manage ' to wait in line for ten. minutes or more without dropping from hunger. Day and night staffs divide up the ■ jofc of keeping the school ' building; and its grounds Immaculate by pushing ' broom®, polishing floors and powering lawn mowers and hedge clippers used to keep the school’s visage neat. Night staff: (seated) Mrs. Beatrice Jones, Mrs. Delores Williams, (standing) Mrs. Janie Williams, Mr. Berkeley Bruce. Other secretaries are Mrs. Isabel Bradley, attendance office, and Mrs. Virginia Carter, guidance office. Staffs 195 A school has been described as a community within a community. Our spot qualifies, having enough members, its own form of government and most residents working toward more or less the same cause. An even more realistic analogy would be that of comparing a journalism staff to a business and its yearbook as a product. The role of consumer is played by the students. Interesting copy, pictures and design are the features to entice the buyer; reader services such as the index back appeal with practical function. Local businesses are not isolated from the school and advertising aimed at the youth market makes sense. And while the students, or their parents, prove the power of the dollar, these businesses help support school publications. An attractive circle, isn’t it? Advertising can occur in the strangest places. In the SCA Walkathon, concerned students raised money for the Patrick Henry Boys’ Plantation. it These walkers were sponsored at $10 per person, the entire group of ad space walking from the Halifax Courthouse to South Boston. Money, one of the coldest and hardest facts of creating a yearbook, is provided by students and advertising space. Now, if you understand that, let’s go on to the next lesson at “our spot.” This is where you find Tobacco is the chief money crop on the farms of Halifax County, which is in the heart of Virginia’s tobacco belt. Drink machines are a gathering place for students waiting for their buses at day’s end. “In fashions” for the mod look are Hot morning practices for in many stores of the community. graduation were worth it to Leslie Harris shops them all. Sterling Williams. This is where you find it 197 Faulkn 1 ier Qj Cosmetics School Supplies Main Street South Boston 572-2967 3 i. 1 Cameras — Film Q- L l_ awson South Boston, Virginia We’re now at 210 Factory St. The latest fall fashions at Daf’s, located in South Boston, are carefully inspected by senior Kay Elliot. Young people enjoy buying thei r favorite clothes here. South Boston Phone: 572-4936 Any one of these beautiful arrangements from Puryear’s Florists would bring a smile to a girl’s lips and her eyes. 198 Ads Ail models of new and old Fords are sold at Crowell Motors on Wilborn Avenue in South Boston. They also have an excellent service department equipped to handle any make of car. ELL MOTORS .. ”..-� ■- ■ ri 1ar W ' omen ■ .If wj , - ,r JP - • [. . ” | -S Need a watch? Akers’Jewelers in Halifax offers these elegant watches and other accessories in their store on Main Street. Scientific Hair Styling Beauty School, Inc. Open to Public Hair Styling at Reduced Prices 205 Professional Building South Boston, Va. South Boston As Shakespeare Said in “Julius Caesar,” “I’m a mender of soles.” Shoe Shop South Boston Virginia Ads 199 With a Honda, you get between : 5 and 60 miles to a gallon of gas, depending on the size of the bike A bike every buyer! From Mighty to Mini, Honda has it all. Riverdale Hwy. 58 E we are tomorrow. Read the headline again. Now think about it. Student Cooperative Association Halifax County Senior High National Association of Student Councils Washington, D.C. 202 Ads Triangle Florist Halifax, Va. A (lay without rlowers is like a day without sunshine!” That’s Mrs. Miriam Burton’s motto. Leggett Leggett Department Store in South Boston, known for the most u p-to-date styles, provides many of the clothes worn by HCSH fashion-conscious students. COME IN WE NOW! While standing next to the driver’s seat of a 1973 Monte Carlo, Sharon Foster dreams of owning a car from T T Motors in Halifax, Va. Ads 203 Sales Rentals Service Rt. 501 North Angel _Business Machines Powell Motor Co. South Boston, Va. Located on Wilborn Avenue in South Boston, Powell Motor Company is one of Halifax County’s largest Pontiac and Buick dealers, offering both cars and motor services. Students on the go check out the used cars offered by Powells. They are in excellent condition and the price is great. GRANT CITY Known for values Montgomery Ward Catalog Sales Agency 423 Main St. . South Boston, Va. Glascock Hardware 427 Main St. South Boston, Va. Phone: 572-2145 Garland ' s Jewelry Halifax, Va. A wide assortment of rings is shown by Mrs. Lanier Moore to Sharon Foster who dreams of the day when she may possess her own. Purchases can be made at Garland’s Jewelry, Main St., Halifax. Ads 205 Hodges Jewel Box_ “South Boston’s Diamond Store” Main St. South Boston Phone: 572-3519 Buy the school year I 1974 ■ When the Haliscope 1 salesman comes to your homeroom, buy 1 a yearbook. Only $7,25 1603 Wilborn Ave. South Boston, Virginia Fry, Jordan Wilson Insurance Two Locations Halifax Staff South Boston Staff Halifax staff: (seated) Faye Coates, Helen Harding, (standing) Tilman Hite and Herman Harding. South Boston staff: Joan Nichols, Linda Stevens, John Pulliam, Dennis McDaniel, Jordan Sizemore. 206 Ads Sports, A Abba, Michael S. 108,112 Acree, Nancy A. 112 Adams, Candice L. 85,112 Adams, Gary Leon 160 Adkins, Bonnie L. 13,146 Adkins, David C. 146 Adkins, David L. 97,146 Adkins, Randy C. 18,146 Agnew, Virgil G. 112 Akers, Mrs. Freeda H, 181 Akers, Janice Kay 160 Akers Jewelers 199 Alvert, David Leroy 146 Albright, Mr. James E., Jr. 180 Alderson, Patsy A. 112 Alegre, Rafael 18,112,138 Allen, Earl B. 34,112,113 Allen, James L. 146 Allen, Jonathan M. 146 Allen, Miss Kay 193 Allen, Micheal Powe 160 Allen, Susan E. 28,160 Allison, Paula J. 112 Ambrose, Janet L. 160 Ammons, Bonita S. 160 Anderson, Mrs. Agnes 194 Anderson, Alice Gay 160 Anderson, Allen W. 112 Anderson, Amy Lou 160 Anderson, Berkeley 146 Anderson, Carroll W. 146 Anderson, Daniel C. 160 Anderson, David B. 73,112,146 Anderson, Deloris D. 112 Anderson, 1. Carson 40,112,122 Anderson, Lois B. 146 Anderson, Mary A. 146,154 Anderson, Randy C, 38,112,146 Anderson, Sharon 160 Anderson, Stanley L. 156 Anderson, Susan H. 160 Anderson, William L. 146 Angel Business Machines 204 Armistead, Charles 112 Armstrong, Darcy 180 A. R. Via Bro. Jewelers 204 Art Department 70,75 Arts and Crafts Club 26 Ashby, Bobby W. 146 Assemblies 60 Atkins, David 146 Austin, David E. 114 Avery, David 92,93,160,162 Avery, Roy B, 114 Ayers, Miss Anne 11,181 B Baggett, Mr. Jack 181 Bailey, Archie Lee 160 Bailey, Danny D. 146 Bailey, Patsy J. 114 Bailey, Sandra Elai 114 Bailey, William D. 114 Ballou, Albert S. 146 Ballou, Carolyn G. 114 Ballou, Felix M. 146 Ballou, Karen Rene 55,160 Ballou, Marvin G. 111,146, 154 Bandy, Miss Bessie 181 Banc, Jean Marie 160 Banc, Woody Kent Jr. 18, 20,146 Banks, Shiela M. 55,161 Banks, Shirley Jean 50, 55,161 Barbour, Bettye A. 114 Barbour, Rufus E. 114 Barbour, Sarah Ann 161 Barker, Susan D. 147 Barksdale, Calvin 12,114 Barksdale, Delores 147 Barksdale, Earl E. 92 Barksdale, Emma S. 161 Barksdale, Evelyn M„ 147 Barksdale, Helen 147 Barksdale, H. Lee 181 Barksdale, Jesse W. 161 Barksdale, Linda G. 114 Barksdale, Peggy A. 161 Barksdale, Shirley 161 Barksdale, Warren 114 Barksdale, William 114 Barksdale, Yvonne D. 91, 147 Baseball 100 Baskervill, Peggy 54,58 Bass, Mary L. 1 47 Bass, Rickey Dean 97,161 Baylous, Alvis 1. 147 Beard, Cassandra 161 Beatty, Paul C. 114 Bell, Beverly Ann 161 Berry, Mr. Thomas W. 22,180 Betterton, Claire M. 161 Betterton, Tommy W. 147 Betts, Donna M. 1 47 Beverly, Nancy R. 161 Billingslca, Ray 22,161 Bishop, Billy W. 147 Bishop, John B. 73, 114 Black Studies 75,77 Black, Victoria J. 161 Blackwell, Miss Jane E. 178 Blanc, Amos K. 147 Blanks, Brenda G. 114,140 Blanks, David N. 147 Blanks, Larry Wade 161 Blanks, Michael A. 161 Blanks, Rebecca 114 Blanks, Ronnie B. 161 Blanks, Wayne 161 Bliss, Stanley M. 161 Blow, Miss Helen 180 Bocltc, Doris M. 114 Bohanon, Mr. Andrew J. 179 Bohanon, Mr. Archie C. 181 Bolden, Robert 147 Bomar, Darry Lee 161 Bomar, Dennis B. 147 Boone, Lowell W. 114 Bosigcr, Miss Gail W. 70,180 Bostick, Wanda Mari 161 Bouldin, Gregory Lee 53 Bouldin, Robert J. 18 Bowes, Sibyl Elaine 161 Bowen, Darlene 114 Bowen, Dwight C. 114 Bowen, Ottis Lee 39,161 Bowen, Wanda Ann 161 Bowman, Claudette 114 Bowman, Diane Eliza 161 Bowman, Lucy C. 147 Bowman, Novella M. 114 Bowman, Ovella L. 114 Bowman, Patricia A. 115 Boxley, Delores M. 89,161 Boxley, Iris Arnett 161 Boyd, Evelyn M. 115 Boyd, Isaiah A. 115 Boyd, Ishmael J. 115 Boyd, Joyce Marie 161 Boys’ Physical Fitness Club 25 Bradbury, James P. 147 Bradley, Mrs. Isabel 194 Bradley, Janet P. 11,28,35,104, 147,156 Bradshaw, Stanford 147 Brame, James Edward 18,22 Bramc, Randy F. 35,115 Brandon, John E. 18 Brandon, Johnnie C. 26,115 Brandon, Phoebe J. 147 Brogden, Joy D. 112 Brooks, Curtis D. 93 Brooks, Darius M. 147 Brooks, Dublin R. 115,1 20 Brooks, Frank E. 88,115,120 Brooks, Henry A. 115 Brooks, Jerry 45,46,47 Brooks, Miss Mary H. 181 Brooks, Sandra 147 Brown, Eddie F. 22 Brown, Mr. Harold A. 61,181 Brown, William H. 115 Browing, Mrs. Loretta 194 Bruce, Mr. Berkeley 194 Bruce, Mary E. 115 Bruce, Mr. Paul 194 Buchanan, Brenda C. 116 Burkholder, Mr. A! 174 Burkholder, Alfred 22 Burwcll, Franklin D. 190 Burton, Debra J. 116 Burton, John W. 147 Burton, Karen 147 Burton, William C. 18,116 Bus Drivers Club 27 Bush, Mr. Maurice 181 Business Education Department 74 Buster, Wilbert H. 100,116 Butler, Raymond D. 147 C Cacciotti, Sue E. 147 Cage, Cathy E. 147 Cafeteria 88 Cage, Mr. Charlie 183 Cage, Kathryn 147 Camp, Jason Harold 22 Campbell, Fredie G. 116 Canada, Georgie C. 116 Canada, Harry Lewis 161 Canada, Sylvia J. 116 Carden, Calvin Owen 12 Carden, Carol! D. 116 Carden, Darlene M. 116 Carden, George W. 147 Carden, Lola 116 Carden, Ryall D. 117 Cardwell, Mr. James R. 25, 183 Cardwell, Phyllis A. 147 Carlton, Anne L. 117 Carr, Mary Ann 117 Carr, Molly Milinda 161 Carr, Vivian Lee 98,147 Carrington, Carncll 117 Carrington, Julia 117 Carrington, Micheal 1 47 Carrington, Ronald 147 Carrington, Sarah W. 161 Carrington, Willie 53,161 Carrington, Willi F. 18 Carter, Helen K. 147 Carter, Joan E. 117 Carter, Lawrence C. 45,48,147 Carter, Micheal L. 117 Carter, Mrs. Virginia 194 Carter, William R. 97, 147 Cash, Glenn Jr. 147 Cash, Terry G. 147 Cassada, Carolyn L. 147 Cassada, Deborah K. 147 Cassada, Douglas S. 161 Cassada, Ellen L. 117 Chaffin, Mr. Frank 174 Chalmers, James A. 161 Chalmers, Sheila G. 117 Chambers, Henry P. 147 Chambers, Josephine 147 Chambers, Ray A. 147 Chambers, Robert 178 Chambers, Samuel H. 53,160,161 Chambers, Wade Jr. 117 Chancellor, Teresa 147 Chandler, Elizabeth W. 182 Chandler, Sam Edward 161 Chapman, Micheal L. 117 Chappell, Barbara L. 147 Chappell, Doris Ann 161 Chappell, Dorothy A. 117 Chappell, Henry L. 73,117 Chappell, Janet L. 147 Chappell, Kathryn 148 Chappell, Patricia 161 Chappell, Sally R. 30,59,104, 148 Cheerleaders 33 Chess Club 25,31,32 Chism, Toni Denise 117 Choir 82 Church, Judy Elaine 161 Claiborne, Ronald K. 18,19,20 Claiborne, Wayne E. 18,19 Claiborne, William 113,116,117 Clark, Aubrey S. 148 Clark, Cynthia D. 113,118,122 Clark, Deborah Lee 161 Clark, Dennis B. 148 Clark, James Edward 22,162 Clark, John Lindsay 152 Clark, Joseph Alexa 18 Clark, Mr. Larry 138,177 Clark, Mrs. Nonic 194 Clark, Mrs. Nora 194 Clark, Oscar W. 118 Clark, Pennie L. 148 Clark, Susan L. 1 48 Clark, Virginia D. 118 Class Day 102 Clay, Earlinc 162 Clay, Freddie O. 148 Clay, Mrs. Novela 194 Clicnhams, Mervyn E. 162 Cline, Theresa Jean 162 Coates, Preston 193 Cocke, Jesse T. 118 Cole, Bonita G. 95,118 Cole, Carl J. 162 Cole, Cynthia L. 148 Cole, Daniel D. 162 Cole, Deborah J. 98,118 Cole, John L. 118 Cole, Malcolm E. 148 Cole, Patricia S. 56 Cole, Robert Eugene 162,118 Cole, Teresa G. 118 Cole, Wilma J. 118 Coleman, Aline 162 Coleman, Alonzo B. 162 Coleman, Barbara A. 118 Coleman, Cecil 162 Coleman, Deborah A. 162 Coleman, Deloris D. 148 Coleman, Elizabeth 148 Coleman, Francine M. 148 Coleman, Gracie Mae 162 Coleman, Harry L. 118 Coleman, Iris B. 118 Coleman, Judith L. 148 Coleman, Leonia M. 162 Coleman, Linda G. 118 Coleman, Norma J. 148 Coleman, Raleigh C. 118 Coles, Deborah G. 148 Collie, Carrie Gail 58,91,162 Collie, Johnnie L. 118 Collins, Joyce L. 118 Over the top goes John Robert Griffin in a home track meet. He was a consistent winner in the pole vault event. baseball to track, in index Index 207 Index includes clubs, major events Comer, Deborah Mac 162 Comer, Debra 118 Comer, John Kevin 162 Comer, Rita F. 1 48 Comettes 28,82 Compton, Wynona Lea 80,162 Conner, Anglia R. 69,148 Conner, Mrs. Ann 182 Conner, Carson 148 Conner, David Dean 162 Conner, Dianne M. 162 Conner, Earl T. 1 48 Conner, Mr. Edwin 174 Conner, Edward C. 148 Conner, Elizabeth M. 118 Conner, Everett M. 118 Conner, Janice D. 119 Conner, John D. Conner, Larry G. Conner, Linda D. 148 Conner, Mrs. Nancy G. 183 Conner, Patricia 148 Conner, Pauline 11,34,88,175 Conner, Tony W. 119 Conner, Vanessa K. 113,119 Conner, Warren D. 148 Cook, Thomas L. 119 Cooper, David R. 119 Covington, Mitzi G. 119 Cox, Walter S. 78,119 Craft, Miss Jacqueline F. 183 Cranford, Janet L. 148 Crawley, Beckwith C. 42,119 Crawley, Raymond B. 43,119 Creath, Patrick 148 Crenshaw, Jeanette 80,148 Crews, Miss Barbara 182 Crews, Burmah D. 120 Crews, Calvin E. 45,46,49,50,51, 120,123,129 Crews, Carl 120 Crews, Emily M. 148 Crews, Franccen 120 Crews, James Oris 27,109,113, 120 Crews, Janice D. 120 Crews, Keith O. 73 Crews, Kim Carden 120 Crews, Lisa C. 148 Crews, Margaret 4 Crews, Michael K. 148 Crews, Patricia D. 91,148 Crews, Randy L. 148 Crews, Sharon G. 120 Crews, William B. 148 Crowder, Cindy L. 148 Crowder, Felix A. 8,120 Crowder, Kathy D. 148 Crowder, Sharon M. 120 Crowder, Mrs. Thelma 179 Crowell Motor Co. 199 Cullop, Barbara J. 148 Cullop, Judy A. 1 20 Cunningham, Curtis 120 Curtis, Stafford 18,19,20,100 Curtis, Walter V. 148 D Daf’s 98 D’agata, Charlene 54 Dalton, Leatha A. 148 Dalton, Mrs. Nancy 194 Dances 66 Daniel, Mrs. Annie B. 183 Daniel, Brenda F. 120 Daniel, Chris 1 48 Daniel, Constance E. 120 Daniel, Cora A. 1 48 Daniel, George E. 148 Daniel, Gwendolen 91,148 Daniel, Jerry M. 148 Daniel, Mrs. Tammy 183 Daniel, Mrs. Willie D. 182 Davis, Ann 121 Davis, Anderson C. 91 Davis, Betty Jane 163 Davis, Calvin M. 148 Davis, Charlie Will 163 Davis, Clinton E. 18 Davis, Debbie K. 148 Davis, Debra 163 Davis, Dena C. 121 Davis, Dianne 121 Davis, Ellen T. 58,59,148,156 Davis, Elois 121 Davis, Eugene L. 148,156 Davis, Gordan H. 39,163 Davis, Gregory Joe 163 Davis, Harvy L. 121 Davis, Hope 14 Davis, Isreal Carl 121 Davis, James Edward 163 Davis, Joan S. 163 Davis, John Thomas 163 Davis, Linda M. 148 Davis, Mrs. Mary L. 183 Davis, Patrice 121 Davis, Patrick H. 183 Davis, Phyllis A. 149 Davis, Ramona R. 121 Davis, Randy E. 121 Davis, Roy B. 78,81,101,121 Davis, Sheila H. 149 Davis, Willie M. 1 21 Dawson, Charlotte E. 163 Dawson, Clarence W. 91,163 Dawson, Debra Lee 163 Dawson, Rhonda G. 149 Dawson, Sandra J. 82,121 Day, Mark A. 149 Day, Tigue S. 100,121 Dean, Diana Lee 163 Dean, Jerry 121 DECA 73,94 Debruhl, Deborah L. 122 DeCarmen, Nicholas 31,163 Dejarnette, Deborah 163 Dejarnette, Kathy R. 163 Delaware, Joseph L. 149 Deshazo, Mercedes 13,163 Dickey, William T. 98,100,101, 149 Dillard, Othella B. 182 Dinkins, Mr. Kenneth H. 177 Dismukc, Edith D. 122 Dixon, Brenda L. 26 Dixon, Cindy L. 149 Dixon, Cynthia D. 163 Dixon, Deborah Kay 163 Dixon, Debra L. 149 Dixon, Earl Charles 163 Dixon, Flora 1 49 Dixon, John H. 122 Dixon, Margaret J. 122 Dixon, Mary E. 182 Dixon, Sandra M. 149 Dixon, Sharon S. 85,98,149 Dixon, Vicky A. 122 Dragsters and Safety Club 25 Drake, Karen F. 7,122 Driver Education 73 Drumwright, Paulette 163 Duffer, Robert D. 109,122 Dunaway, Brenda S. 163 Duncan, Inez 122 Duncan, Irving 48,31,63,107 Duncan, Mitzi K. 149 Duncan, Peggy A. 24 Dunn, Danny L. 122 Dunn, Deborah E. 14,149 Dunn, Melody Anne 163 Dunn, Timothy R. 149 Dyer, Marcia H. 149 E Eakes, Gordon O. 106,118,122 Eanes, Debbie E. 163 Easley, Carolyn L. 122 Easley, Dianna A. 149 Easley, Dorothy E. 122 Easley, James D. 122 Easley, Margaret A. 122 Eddie’s Shoe Shop 199 Edmunds, Carlton M. 163 Edmunds, David M. 149 Edmunds, Elaine 149 Edmunds, Eloise 149,91 Edmunds, Linda G. 163 Edmunds, Luther E. 122 Edmunds, Marguerite 122 Edmunds, Shirinc S. 122 Edmundson, Charles 149 Edmunds, Anne W. 160,163 Edmunds, Bertha E. 163 Edmunds, Carolyn 122 Edmunds, Curtis E. 149 Edmunds, Jeanette 149 Edmunds, John 149 Edmundson, Micheal 163 Edney, Elizabeth A. 30,34,122 Ed’s Triumph Honda 200,201 Elder, Janet 193 Ella, Kirsti T. 163 Ellington, Donald L. 122 Elliot, Amy 123 Elliot, Mrs. Carolyn 182 Elliot, Darlene F. 150 Tears, scowls and sadness overcome the cheerleaders as they stand aside and watch the Petersburg team accept the state basketball trophy. Elliot, Debra Kaye 163 Elliot, Donna 1 63 Elliot, Enola G. 123 Elliot, Kay L. 81,123 Elliot, Lewis F. 163,164,100,45,49 Elliot, Patricia A. 123 Elliot, Ronnie 123 Elliot, William 163 Ellis, Ay me 99,123,57 -Emory, Barbara 163 English Department 70,74,75 Epperson, Deborah G. 163 Epps, Connie 1 50 Epps, David 163 Epps, Deborah 123,137 Epps, Elizabeth 163 Epps, Jackie Lynn 163 Epps, Jim 163 Epps, John 163 Epps, Martha 163 Epps, Owen 163 Estes, William 150 Eudy, Suzanne 123 Ewell, Christine 163 Ewell, Herman R. 123 F Fads Fashions 14 Fall Festival 34 Fallen, Clifton L. 150 Fallen, Darlene F. 150 Fallen, Joyce A. 123 Fallen, Lowell H. 150 Fallen, Pamela J. 150 Fallen, Teresa P. 58,163 Fallen, Toni Gayle 163 Falls, Mrs. Sonya A. 185 Farmer, Mrs. Charlotte M. 177 Farmer, Delois D. 150 Farmer, Lillian A. 150 Farmer, Steven P. 163 Farrar, Rinalda Lynett 163,74 Farrell, Richard S. 22,53,81,163 Farrington, Mary C. 150 Faulkner and Lawson 198 Faulkner, Dabrah S. 123 Faulkner, Ernest K. 123 Faulkner, Esther M. 150 Faulkner, Miss Gertrude 194 Faulkner, Jerry L. 150 Faulkner, John C. 150 Faulkner, Leonard 163 Faulkner, Perry W. 18 Feaston, Mrs. Martha 194 Featherston, Dorothy 150 Felton, Elizabeth J. 160,163,169 Fergus, Carolyn A. 123 Ferguson, Charlie W. 163 Ferguson, David R. 150 Ferguson, Nancy Ann 163 Ferguson, Robert J. 18,123 Ferguson, Victor 53,163,169 Ferguson, Wanda R. 123 Ferrell, Lavelton T. 150 Ferrell, Nancy D. 150 Ferrell, Patricia A. 124 Ferrell, Robert L. 24,150 Ferrell, Sally L. 164 Ferrell, William I. 12,150 FFA 25 Fields, Bailey J. 1 50 Fields, James H. 124 Fisher, Barry C. 1 50 Fisher, Brenda G. 164 Fisher, Charles Way 164 Fisher, Nancy Karen 164 Fisher, Pat 124 Fisher, Rebecca J. 124 Fisher, Teresa C. 124,157 Fitz, Mr. Richard J. 185 Flag Girls 87 Fleig, Robert C. 12,18 Fleig, Scott A. 150 Fletcher, Mrs. Mary H. 184 Ford, Douglas C. 40,124 Ford, Gary L. 124 Ford, Jacqueline D. 164 Ford, Jane Dalton 164 Ford, Kenneth Stove 164 Ford, Miss Margie R. 184 Forest, Connie S. 124 Forlines, Carl A. 164 Forlines, Jeffery G. 1 24 Forlines, Shelia 1 50 Forlines, Wanda S. 164 Foster, Donald 164 Foster, Margaret E. 150 Foster, Paul H. 1 24 Foster, Sharon L. 80,150,203,205 Fountain, George W. 22,53 Fountain, Wyatt E. 164 Fowler, Myrtle Ruth 124 Fowler, Vicki L. 124 Fox, David R. 79,124 Foy, Cheryl Larnett 164 Francis, Dinah K. 164 Francis, Donna M. 164 Francis, George B. 1 50 Francis, Patricia G. 150 Francis, Randy Lewis 164 Francis, Rose A. 1 24 Francis, Susan P. 82,88,124,125 Francis, Vernell 124 Francisco, Patti E. 124 Frazier, Carolyn A. 1 50 Frazier, Vicky S. 1 50 Freeman, Sherman D. 164 Fuller, Charles I. 25,81,164,170 Fuller, Luci B. 74,124 Fulp, Susan Lousic 164 Furchcs, Mr. Carl E. 177 Future Teachers of America 25 G Galaxy 30,78 Garland, Mr. Biggs 194 Garland’s Jewelry 205 Garland, Ronald 22 Garner, Mary S. 1 50 Garrett, Phoebe E. 124 Garrison, Mr. Barry W. 83,184 Gee, Ralph L. 18 Gentry, Bruce H. 85 Gentry, Debra A. 150 Gerst, Angela I. 84,164 Gibhardt, Greg 104 Gibson, James E. 150 Gilchrist, Miss Loretta 185 Gilliam, Bryan K. 164 Glascock, Catherine 124 Glascock, Eddie L. 97,164 X31ascock, Edward D. 164 Glascock Hardware 205 Glascock, Teresa 164 Glascock, William M. 164 Glass, John A. 150 Glass, Malcolm F. 164 Glass, Peggy A. 42,124 Glass, Ricky L. 164 Glass, Velvetta 124 Glasscock, Deborah 124 Glover, Deborah R. 125 Glover, Stephen G. 164 Glover, Susan L. 79,104,125 Golf 97 Good, Carolyn S. 150 Good, Nathan R. 150 Goode, Lorraine E. 150 Goode, Pheaba 125 Goode, Sylvia 164 Goode, Velma I. 150 Gordon, Ricky B. 125,131 Gosney, Mark A. 150 Grades 68 Graduation 108 Grant City 204 Graves, Dean B. 150 Graves, Don B. 159 Graves, Joseph C. 45 Graves, Sharon C. 164 Gravitt, Frances J. 164 Gravitt, Mitzi Lee 81,164 Gravitt, Wanda K. 150 Greeley, Mary Lou 150 Green, Agnes 164 Green, Belinda Mae 165 Green, Charles W. 22,23,165 Green, Harold E. 18,20,150 Green, Sharon D. 165 Green, Steve G. 96,98,150 -Greenwood, Mrs. Glennis M. 185 Griffin, John R. 150,207 Grinan, Lester G. 4,165 Guill, Donna J. 150 Guill, Kenneth W. 125 Guill, Suzanne M. 80,150,157 Gunter, Ralph E. 125 Gupton, Gary P. 93,125 Guthrie, Andrew D. 150 Guthrie, Bridget A. 88,165 Guthrie, Cynthia A. 125 Guthrie, Dale 125 Guthrie, Delores I. 150 Guthrie, Hannah R. 150 Guthrie, Joan A. 4,150 Guthrie, Lee Anne 165 Guthrie, Susan Anne 165 Guthrie, Yvonne C. 125 Gwathney, Joseph S. 22,165 H Hackney, Ernest G. 165 Hackney, Michael E. 125 Hagood, James M. 53,97,160 Hagood, Mark W. 151 Hagood, Martha N. 125,133 Hailey, Elizabeth C. 151 Hailey, Oscar C. 17,18,19,20,45, 100,149,151 Hairc, Tina Marie 165 Haley, Loretta V. 126 Haliscope 78 Hall, Deborah S. 126 Hall, Edith Ann 165 Hall, Garnett Gray 165 Hall, Joseph W. 126 Hamilton, Kathy S. 57,147,151, 152 Hamlett, Bessie M. 126 Hamlctt, David 1 51 Hamlett, Linda 126 Hamlctt, Tony L. 151 Hankey, Paul W. Jr. 151 Hankins, Calvin L. 126 Hankins, Nancy 126 Hardic, Dale Lee 165,167 Harmon, Barbara L. 40,58,165 Harrell, Caroline W. 165 Harris, Anne W. 105,12 Harris, Cynthia Lee 165 Harris, Elaine 165 208 Index Harris, James D. 126 Harris, Janice Mae 165 Harris, Jarious N. 22 [ Harris, Leslie L. 126,197 Harris, Ronnie D. 165 Harris, Sheila L. 1 51 Harris, Velma 151 Harris, William B. 18,151 Harris, Willie L. 151 Harrison, Mr. D. Henry 73,184 Harrison, Mr. Julian 175 Harrison, Ronnie 151 Hastings, John T. 126 Hatcher, Patsy 126 Hatten, Jeanne M. 165 Hawkins, Dale Gavin 97,165 Hawkins, Mr. Jesse J. 184 Hawkins, Robert W. 45,49,96,97, 126,164 Hawkins, William I. 126 Hayes, Walter W. 165 Hazelwood, David A. 126 Hazelwood, Donnie J. 126 Hazelwood, Gerald W. 126 Hazelwood, Susan L. 151 Heath, Deborah K. 126 Heath, James Michael 165 Heath, Janet C. 1 51 Heath, Rita F. 86,151 Hedderly, Suzanne B. 126 Henderson, Carl E. 63 Henderson, Cheryl K. 126 Henderson, Elizabeth 151 Henderson, Harvey M. 151 Henderson, Mary E. 126 Henderson, Miss Mildred A. 184 Henderson, Nancy L. 126 Henderson, Patricia 151,157 Henderson, Stuart P. 91,126 Hendricks, Freda M. 127 Hendricks, Miss Isabel 194 Hendricks, Mrs. Marie 194 Hendricks, Norman L. 15,165 Herbert, Deborah A. 165 Herndon, Elizabeth 127 Hess, Dixie Lynn 165 Hewett, Lily Ruth 165 Hewett, Joseph 127 Hicks, Carolyn Fay 165 Hicks, Virginia C. 30,61,127 Hill, Broderick L. 45,127 Hill, Michael A. 151,45 Hill, Tony 22,165 Hines, Charles P. 1 51 History Department 70 Hite, Claudette E. 127 Hite, Dale Jane 165 Hite, George T. 151 Hipps, Miss Lissie M. 185 Hodge, Dave L. 127 Hodge, Shirley A. 127 Hodges, Ann L. 1 51 Hodges, Helen T. 32,33,127 Hodges, Sharon C. 57,59,81 Hodnett, Carlton C. 1 65 Hogue, Shirley A. 151 Hollandsworth, Deborah 127 Hollandsworth, Joy 54,165 Hollister, Robert K. 127,133 Holt, Deoborah Ann 160,165 Holt, Debra Carol 151 Holt, Gary Rupert 176 Holt, Jack E. 127 Holt, Kathryn T. 57,128 Holt, Mary C. 152 Holt, Rebecca J. 165 Holt, Ronald D. 128 Holt, Sharon Kay 165 Homecoming 32 Hopkins, Shirley A. 165 Hoskins, Randy E. 152 Houghton, Betty J. 128 Howerton, Mrs. Carol 194 Howerton, Mrs. Elvira 194 Howerton, Jerry 66,152 Howitt, Mrs. Rebecca M. 185 Hubbard, Barbara A. 165 Hubbard, Carolyn J. 152 Hubbard, Dena M. 152 Hubbard, Lydia D. 165 Hubbard, Patricia D. 128 Hubble, Charles C. 128 Hudson, Alan W. 128 Hudson, Angela D. 128 Hudson, Connie G. 1 52 Hudson, Dean 80,152 Hudson, Deborah R. 128 Hudson, Doris Gayle 165 Hudson, Glen 152 Hudson, Kenneth H. 45,52,100, 101 Hudson, Marian K. 152 Hudson, Shccna Mae 166 Hughes, Chandler N. 128 Hughes, Debra Ann 165 Hughes, Donald L. 128,133 Hughes, Eddie H. 18,19,152 Hughes, Edward J. 18 Hughes, Wanda Jean 165 Humphrey, Dyral C. 22 Humphrey, Gloria L. 150 Humphrey, Marva J. 57,59,128 Humphrey, Sharon K. 58,166 Hundley, Miss Alice 185 Hunt, David T. 129 Hunt, Patricia A. 150 Hunt, Randy J. 1 50 Hunter, Mrs. Jean 193 Hyatt, Mr. Joseph M. 22,100, 184 I Industrial Arts Department 73,76 Inge, Jonette S. 1 52 Ingram, Louis Luck 166 Ingram, Michael Ray 166 lnter-club Council 26 Irby, Barbara G. 129 Irby, Charles W. 1 29 Irby, Walter B. 129 J Jackson, Annie Bee 166 Jackson, Claire D. 152 Jackson, Emma J. 129 Jackson, Luther 8,129 Jackson, Mark 53 Jackson, Michael D. 152 Jackson, Percy L. 152 Jackson, William P. 152 Jackson, Willie Lee 166 James, Wendy J. 86,152 Jeffress, Annie 129 Jeffress, Emelid B. 166 Jenkins, Wanda Gale 166 Jennings, Charlotte 8,129 Jennings, Cornelia 129 Jennings, Elvin Lou 166 Jennings, Grace L. 129 Jennings, Joyce Mae 152 Jennings, Juliet C. 166 Jennings, Lavinia D. 166 Jennings, Linda D. 129 Jennings, Linda M. 129 Jennings, Nancy M. 129 Jennings, Robert W. 129 Jennings, Rosa B. 152 Jennings, Roxsy A. 152 Jennings, Sylvia L. 129 Jeter, Lonsdale 129 Johnson, Benjamin H. 129 Johnson, Charles A. 166 Johnson, Clifford W. 152 Johnson, Deborah F. 166 Johnson, Earl C. 166 Johnson, Janet L. 152 Johnson, Mary H. 129 Johnson, Matthew T. 22 Johnston, Betty F. 58,166 Johnston, Mr. John L. 185 Jones, Alice L. 152 Jones, Mrs. Beatrice 194 Jones, Catherine A. 152 Jones, Cornell 129 Jones, Doris 152 Jones, Dwight A. 129 Jones, Elsie Mae 166 Jones, Gary Lee 166 Jones, Gloria Jean 166 Jones, James R. 18,1 52 Jones, Janis L. 152 Jones, Jennie E. 166 Jones, Jerline 130 Jones, Larry Dean 166 Jones, Louie D. 152 Jones, Mary Elizabeth 166 Jones, Marvin 152 John, Robert R. 18,130 Jones, Sandra D. 130 Jones, Susan V. 70,129,130 Jones, Ted D. 18,152 Jones, Thomas R. 130 Jordan, Janet Grace 166 Joseph, Jeff 1 52 Joseph, Joni 1 52 Joyce, William Keith 166 Junior Senior Prom 98 JV Basketball 52 JV Cheerleaders 58 JV Football 22 K Keatts, James T. 130 Keesee, Anthony E. 152 Kendrick, Howard W. 130 Kent, Maurice S. 130 Kindley, Rose Lynn 152 King, Brenda Faye 166 King, Dorothy M. 130 King, Ernest R. 152 King, Evelyn E. 1 30 King, John M. 130 King, Lacy Louis 22 King, Mavis A. 1 30 Kirby, Barbara Ann 166 Kirby, Connie L. 152 Kirby, Nelson Jr. 22 Kirby, Roger L. 131 King, Sherry A. 1 30 Knowlson, Donald E. 97,166 Knutti, Robert B. 152 L Lacks, Connie S. 152 Lacks, Hazel M. 1 31 Lacks, Jill E. 166 Lacks, Mark Stephen 111,166 Lacks, Pete 1 52 Lacks, Ronnie 1 52 Lacks, Mr. T. Currie 185 Lacy, Lavalctte E. 28,152,166 Ladd, Robert C. 131 Landes, Barbara A. 152 Landes, Marilyn M. 131 Landrum, James G. 1 52 Langston, Stephen E. 25,122,131, 133 Lantor, Mrs. Raynell G. 178 Lantz, Linda Gaill 166 Lantz, Walter E. 1 3,15,81,131 Latin Club 31 Lawson, Mr. David C. 187 Lawson, Keister A. 152 Winners in the cancer poster contest display their art. They are Wanda Ferguson, Denise Brayboy and Debbie Morgan. AS sue HIKE CANCER.DO YOU? 1 UNITED FUND AGENCY FRX COUNTY TER „R550C IMS AC ENT HALIFAX COUNTY CANCER ASSOCIATION r FijKtand Knock-fluf £ V FUTURE - GET A CHECtf UfrOR CANCER : your canec yt cur Hwinor county A UNITED ri)N0 A Uhitcph Lawson, Linda J. 152 Lawson, Raymond K. 131 Lawter, Jacqueline A. 152 Layne, Glenda Yvonne 166 Lee, Clarence 18,151,152 Lee, Jeff 147,152 Lee, William Jerome 166 Leggett, Thomas C. 152 Lehew, Debra Lynn 167 Leigh, Deborah A. 30,57,59,131 Leigh, Emma C. 131 Leigh, Herbert Ford 167 Leigh, Joyce M. 1 52 Leigh, Marshall E. 152 Leigh, Mary E. 152 Lent, Joy L. 131 Letterman’s Club 26 Lewis, Erma Jean 167 Lewis, Glenda E. 152 Lewis, Herman O. 131 Lewis, Joyce A. 131 Lewis, Kenneth D. 131 Lewis, Phyllis G. 131 Library 64 Ligon, Kathy Mae 167 Link, Eula A. 131 Link, Joseph N. 1 31 Lipford, Michael A. 53,167 Lipscomb, Francine 131 Lipscomb, Mary 131 Little, Brenda F. 187 Llewellyn, Anna P. 131 Llewellyn, Boxely C. 45,68,96, 103,131 Llewellyn, Hallie P. 131 Llewellyn, Louis P. 131 Lloyd, Roger D. 131 Lloyd, Ronnie Lee 167 Lloyd, Mr. Wayne E. 53,97,187 Loftis, John K. 100,131 Logan, Cynthia L. 32,167 Logan, Frederick P. 178 Logan, George Allen 167 Logan, Gladys E. 132 Logan, Glendora Lou 167 Logan, Janice E. 152 Logan, Jerome 153 Logan, Joyce A. 77,132 Logan, William H. 132 Long, Rev. Albert 5 Long, Janice E. 1 32 Long, Mark A. 1 53 Long, Nicky 76,1 53 Long, Rita F. 132 Long, Rodney Brand 167 Lovelace, Mr. Alan 194 Lovelace, Gerald W. 22 Lowery, Delores R. 153 Lowery, Don Alan 167 Lowery, Mary F. 58,59,167 Lowery, Monty Lane 167 Lowery, Sonny 153 Lowery, Stanley A. 167 Lowery, Vance E. 132 Lowery, Virginia 153 Lozano, Miss Maria 186 Lunchtime 90 Lykes, Carl D. 132 M Mabins, Gwendolyn A. 1 53 Madre, Robin 1 32 Majorettes 82 Maloney, Moses 50,51 Maloney, Tom C. 132 Marable, Althes B. 32,153 Marable, Archie L. 153 Marable, Lawanda 132 Mardi Gras 84 Markham, Janie L. 132 Martin, Bert 167 Martin, Mr. Bristol, Jr. 93,186 Martin, Cecil Ray 167 Martin, Charlotte M. 167 Martin, Dean I. 1 53 Martin, Deborah K. 132 Martin, Emily D. 187 Martin, Gary J. 1 53 Martin, Jearlean 1 53 Martin, Jerry L. 132,25 Martin, Joyce L. 132 Martin, Juanita 57,132 Martin, Lenwood C. 153 Martin, Nancy M. 153 Martin, Oscar W. 133 Martin, Pamela K. 133,144 Martin, Phillip Ray 167 Martin, Reginald D. 133 Martin, Sonya S. 167 Martin, Susan Kay 167 Maxey, Linda F. 68 Matze, Susan M. 167 Matthews, Sharon K. 167 Matthews, Sandra Y. 187 Mason, Mr. Bailey 194 Martin, Mrs. Vivian 194 Maxwell, Julia K. 104,153,29 Mayes, Earl D. 133 Mayhcw, Mark A. 167 Mayo, Betty Marie 167 Mazza, Nancy M. 187 Mende, Cynthia Eliz. 167 Meade, Milton G. 133 Meadows, Martha A. 153 Meadows, Randy 93,153 Medley, Belinda S. 153 Medley, Bobby 22 i Medley, Jesse 133 Medley, Pamela S. 94,133 Medley, Wilhcmina 133 Meclcr, Glenda 133 Meeler, James Clyde 167 Meclcr, Jeannie L. 133 Meeler, Sarah A. 153,26 Midkiff, Linda C. 153 Miklos, Cynthia Ann 167 Miller, Gelois C. 77 Miller, Gerald E. 1 53 Miller, Geraldine E. 133,141 Miller, Gus Jerome 167 Miller, Jonnie E. 92,167 Miller, Joyce Ann 167 Miller, Leonard W. 133 Miller, Sharon Denise 153 Mills, Dale Rodney 70,133 Mills, Wanda S. 133 Mitchell, Alvin Lew 100,167 Mitchell, Barfield L. 141 Mitchell, Beatrice 133 Mitchell, Frances J. 34,187 Mitchell, Jocelyn M. 167 Mitchell, Lena L. 153 Mitchell, Miles H. 167 Mitchell, Rosa Lee 167 Mitchell, Wanda M. 154 Monacclli, Mrs. Janie 193 Montgomery Ward 205 Moon, Henry 154 Moore, Cathy S. 134 Moore, Eva E. 167 Moore, Quain Allan 167 Moore, Sharon Ann 167 Moore, Stephan L. 134 Moore, Tricia 98 Moore, Virginia 1 34 Moore, William C. 186 Moore field, Glenda 111,1 54 Moorcficld, John D. 167 Morgan, Deborah J. 167 Morris, Curtis B. 167 Morris, Delbert W. 154 Morris, Harry J. 53 Index reference aides student recall Morris, Linda 134 Morris, Michael T. 134 Morton, Alexander W. 1 34 Morton, Eric S. 154 Mosely, Connie M. 154 Mosley, Linda M. 134 Mosley, Nancy Carol 167 Mosley, Robert Lee 167 Murphy, Donna L. 32,168 Murphy, James H. 134 Murray, Arthur O. 168 Murray, Cameron 154 Murray, Jeanette 168 Murray, Judy S. 134,31 Murray, Rose P. 179 Murray, William D. 154 Music Department 82 Music’s Influence 62 Myers, June M. 1 68 Myers, Sue 168 Myers, Thelma L. 134 Me McCargo, Cathy D. 134 McCargo, Frances A. 153 McCargo, Gladys M. 153 McCargo, James L. 134 McClure, Peggy L. 40,134 McCormick, Barbara 68,134 McCormick, Charlie 168 McCraw, Vincent D. 134 McCullock, Shirley 168 McCullock, Virginia 153 McCurry, Danny F. 53,186 McDowell, Mary Lynn 168 McDowell, Michael H. 2,147,15. ' McDowell, Sandra A. 168 McDowell, Mr. Thomas 174 McGhee, Catherine E. 134 N National Honor Society 68 Neece, Bridgett D. 58,168 Nelson, Thomas P. 168 Newbill, Barbara G. 134 Newbill, Delain C. 154,157 Newbill, Ricky W. 134 Newcomb, Bonnie P. 154 Newcomb, Delores W. 154 Newcomb, Janice D. 168 Newton, Garland 168 Nichols, Everette R. 22,100 Nichols, Kimberly A. 154 Nichols, Mary A. 134 Nichols, Patricia L. 168 Noblin, Donna A. 134 Norton, Anita J. 168 Norwood, Gale P. 135 Nunn, Herbert C. 154 O Oakes, Larry Frank L. 168 Oakley, Sheila G. 168 Oliver, Barbara N. 168 Oliver, Brenda Kaye 168 Oliver, Jo Ann 135 Osborne, Samuel S. 154 Overby, Deborah K. 159 Overby, Donald D. 135 Overby, Janice M. 167 Overby, Marilyn 135 Overby, Ruth Faye 159 Overstreet, Mrs. Catherine M. 186 Owen, Barbara J. 135 Owen, Buddy 135 Owen, Daniel M. 154 Owen, David Allen 168 Owen, Harold Jr. 135 Owen, Howard Thomas 168 Owen, James Earl 168 Owen, Janet Grey 168,88 Owens, Joby Ann 168 Owen, Mary Elizabeth 168 Owens, Mary H. 154 Owens, Mary J. 154 Owen, Leroy 98,135 Owen, Ray Clare 168 Owen, Ray Leaford 1 68 Owen, Roger 1 54 Owen, Wanda G. 88,135,168 P Paige, George L. 1 86 Palmer, David V. 135 Palmer, Ella L. 154 Palmer, Mr. Leon M. 188 Palmer, Mr. Wayne 186 Paniel, Theresa A. 42,135 Pannell, Carl E. 168 Pannell, Gloria E. 135 Parish, Mrs. Kathy 193 Parking Lot 36 Passlry, Carolyn D. 168 Patillo, Nathaniel 135 Patrick, Freddie D. 168 Patrick, James J. 135 Patrick, Phyllis A. 80 Paulette, Mary V. 135 Peace, Courtney 1 54 Peace, Yvonne 40,154 Peade, Donna Y. 127.135 Pcadc, Kenneth D. 168 Pearson, Robert H. 188 Penick, Charles L. 168 Penick, Leonard F. 168 Penick, Mrs. Martha 188 Penick, Sharon B. 168 Pep Club 54 Perkins, Dennis Ray 168 Perkins, Mary H. 168 Perkins, Michael D. 168 Perkins, Neil V. 154 Perkins, Richard T. 168 Perkins, Rickie H. 95,154 Perkins, Robin G. 135 Perkins, Thurman F. 154 Perkins, Timothy W. 135 Perry, John A. 136 Peters, Linda Carol 168 Peters, Wesley L. 42,136 Petty, Mildred C. 30,57,59,147, 154,159 Petty, Patricia D. 154 Petty, Stanley Kent 168 Petty, Steven Jerome 154 Phillips, Wanda G. 168 ' - Physical Ed. Department 71,72, 75 Piechota, Grace E. 154 Pierce, Mrs. LaQuitta P. 188 Pleasant, Debora A. 168 Pleasants, Carolyn 136 Plenty, Albert H. 168 Plenty, Mamie L. 15,32,42,136 Poindexter, Gloria 136 Poindexter, Grade 21,42,136 Poindexter, Jesse J. 168 Poindexter, Raleigh 168 Pointer, Antonio C. 136 Pointer, James A. 136 Pointer, Sandra 154 Pointer, Sharon S. 74,169 Pollution and Conservation Club 25 Pool, Heath F. 18,154 Pool, Richard H. 169 Pool, William D. 136 Poole, Peggy Lou 169 Poteat, Patricia A. 169 Powell, Angela F. 169 Powell, Arnold B. 136 Powell, Audrey 154 Powell, Barry 154 Powell, Belinda Mae 169 Powell, Brenda K. 136 Powell, Darrell R. 39 , P owelf David R. 154 w Powell, Deborah I. 154 Powell, Deborah L. 136 Powell, Eva J. 154 Powell, Gloria E. 154 Powell, Katherine C. 11,81, 104,147,154,156 Powell, Kay H. 136 Powell, Kitty D. 136 Powell, Laura Ann 169 Powell, Leslie W. 18,97,154 Powell, Linda Gay 169 Powell Motor Co. 204 Powell, Mount D. 136 Powell, Nathaniel L. 169 Powell, Rose M. 154 Powell, Sheila Iris 169 Powell, Shelby J. 136 Powell, Starr R. 136 Powell, Mr. Tyrone W. 22,100,188 Powell, Vickie L. 136 Price, Mary C. 155 Price, Miss Shiann R. 188 Propst, Disree Kaye 169 Puckett, Russell I. 16,18,36, 44,45,46,57,100,103,136 Pugh, Brien A. 70,136 Pulliam, Betty L. 137 Pulliam, Betty S. 137 Puryear, Anthony H. 137 Puryear, Edward M. 18,20,137 Puryear, Karen L. 155 Puryear, Kenneth R. 18,20,169 Puryear, Lisa Ann 157 Puryear, Mitchell L. 137 Puryear, Richard L. 155 Puryear, Sheila K. 137 Puryear, Tony Lee 169 Purycar’s Florist 198 Q Quarles, Darlene L. 155 Quebein, Nido 167 R Ragans, Betty Jean 1 69 Ragans, Virginia C. 169 Ragland, Leta M. 155 Ragland, Mary A. 169 Ragland, Rosalind A. 155 Ragland, Sharon L. 155 Ragland, Susan Ann 169 Ragsdale, Barbara 1. 169 Ragsdale, Janet 169 Ragsdale, Joyce 139 Ragsdale, Roy L. 137 Ramsey, Ronald E. 17,18,189 Ratliff, Carol A. 75,155 Ratliff, Ronnie 169 Ray, Eddie 169 Ray, Kathy A. 137 Ray, Pamela D. 155 Raynor, Ronnie W. 137 Reagan, Merritt E. 137 ' Reaves, Brenda G. 155 Reaves, Holly Marie 169 Reeves, Vicky 169 Redd, Amy Lee 169 Redd, Phyllis A. 155 Redd, Samuel D. 155 Reed, Geraldine E. 137 Reese, Janet F. 137 Regar, Patricia E. 138 Reynolds, Hassie S. 169 Rice, Curtis E. 169 Rice, Judith D. 155 Richardson, Annie 119 Richardson, Brenda 155 Richardson, Cleo 138 Richardson, Myrtle 155 Richardson, Odessa 155 Richardson, Phillip 100,155 Richardson, Robert 138 Rickman, Avis S. 169 Rickmond, Sandra K. 155 Riddle, Constance S. 155 Riddle, Elizabeth L. 155 Riddle, Samuel L. 189 Riley, Miss Victoria A. 189 Roark, Darlene K. 7,155 Roark, Judy Gayle 169 Roark, Peggy L. 57,152,155 Robbins, Karen S. 138 Roberts, Barry Ray 170 Roberts, David L. 155 Roberts, Elizabeth 155 Roberts, Wayne C. 155 Robertson, Alphonso 93,133,138,177 Robertson, Joan Mae 170 Robinson, Mr. Johnny Jr. 45,189 Robertson, Melvin D. 138 Robinson, Eddie 22 Robinson, James L. 155 Rock, Mr. Walter 151 Rogers, Allen 155 Rogers, Donald W. 138 Rogers, Pamela D. 170 Rogers, Ricky M. 138 Roland, Miss Ista A. 188 Roller, Cecil T. 138 Roller, Larry D. 155 Roller, Vicki C. 32,155 Ross, James Wallace 155 Ross, Tommy P. 18,155 Ross, Toni Laverne 170 Rowland, Jerry Dean 170 Royster, Earl R. 18,20,138,177 Rudd, Deborah A. 138 Rudder, Thomas L. 97,170 Russell, Samuel W. 138 Russell, Susan C. 138 Russell, Willie 155 S Satterfield, Alan B. 22 Satterfield, Brent 155 Satterfield, Carole 155 Satterfield, Gale 155 Satterfield, Joe C. 93,138 Satterfield, Pamela 72,170 Satterfield, Raymond 170 Satterfield, Stephen 138 Saunders, Bill D. 155 Saunders, Donald R. 170 Saunders, Floyd H. 139 Saunders, Harold D. 139 Saunders, Jean 155 Saunders, Jerry N. 18,155 Saunders, Luanne 170 Saunders, Rebecca G. 155 Saunders, Rita Faye 170 Saunders, Vicky D. 155 Saunders, Victoria 170 SCA 27,31,202 Schaffner, Miss Sarah E. 189 Scheirer, John E. 170 School Bus Ride 38 Science Club 25,29 Science Department 70,71 Scientific Hair Styling 199 Scott, Deborah Lynn 170 Scott, Doris W. 156 Scott, Larry Daniel 22,45, 53 Scott, Michael F. 156 Seaman, Joyce Ann 170 Seamon, Wanda G. 156 Seamster, Barbara A. 139 Seat, Cynthia D. 156 Seigla, Alice M. 139 Shearin, Kathy D. 139 Shelton, John R. 156 Shelton, Nancy Kaye 170 Shelton, Ray Thomas 139 Shields, Dorothy J. 170 Shiflett, Donna M. 95,156 Short, Margaret E. 170 Short, Phyllis June 170 Sibley, John M. 156 Simmons, John V. 100,156 Simon, Fannie 170 Sims, Janice M. 139 Slabach, David B. 170 Slabach, Mark L. 139 Slagle, Garry Bruce 170 Slate,,Ruthe P. 105,139 Slayton, Eunice L. 170 Slayton, Mrs. Louise 122 Slayton, Sally L. 139 Smith, Cora Frances 170 Smith, David Harper 18,170 Smith, David L. 5,156 Smith, George 174 Smith, Jannie Lea 170 Smith, Jesse L. 139 Smith, Kathy 1 56 Smith, Karen L. 139 Smith, Louise Elizabeth 156 Smith, Nancy S. 104,156 Smith, Ray 156 Smith, Richard D. 18 Smith, Robert Steve 139 Smith, Sammy 22,53 Smith, Sharon 170 Smith, Wanda Sue 170 Smith, Wayne Keith 170 Smoot, Brenda 139 Smoot, Valarie C. 170 Snead, Connie L. 139 Snead, Cynthia D. 170 Snead, Deborah J. 140 Snead, John G. 22,170 Snead, Rita Sue 170 Snead, Sarah E. 140 Snead, Tony Wayne 170 Snow, Aaron S. 140 Solomon, Betty L. 156 Mechanical drawing is a favorite course for boys. Irving Duncan and James Payne make preliminary designs for a class project that could take shape in metal. 210 Index Spangler, Sue E. 140 Spangler, Thomas L. 170 Spangler, Tony 170 Spanish Club 28 Sparks, Wendy V. 170 Spell, Larry S. 156 Spell, Wanda G. 156 Spence, Kimberly E„ 170 Spencer, Linda D. 156 Spencer, Pamela J. 85,140 Spong, Sen. Bill 104 Spraggins, Rosa M. 140 Stanfield, Linda S. 140 Stanfield, Patsy L. 140 Stanfield, Wilfred 18,156 Star 78 Starnes, Mr. Coleman 12,17,18,189 Staten, Brenda D. 8,140 Stephens, Audrey L. 170 Stephens, Frederick 156 Stephens, Geraldine 170 Stephens, Herbert C. 140 Stephens, Herman D. 53 Stephens, Jacquelin 170 Stephens, Joe D. 100,140 Stephens, Mildred D. 156 Stevens, Phyllis 170 Stephens, Mr. Samuel L. 188 Stephens, Shirley A. 156 Stephens, Tilsia I. 156 Steube, Joan D. 156 Stevens, Harriett K. 140 Stevens, Gayle 156 Stevens, Kay L. 111,140 Stevens, Patricia R. 140 Stevens, Teresa H. 157 Stevens. Tony 140 Stewart, Ava 171 Stewart, Nina 140 Stokes, Miss Adell 188 Stokes, Keitt 157 Stokes, Kenneth 157 Stone, Delma 157 Stovall, Linda 157 Stovall, Thomas 141 Stovall, Vivian 171 Strickland, Betty 59,157 Student Concern 104 Such Good Friends 42,63 Suit, Howard Anderson 171 Sugg, David E. 141 Sugg, Shirley D. 141 Summer 12 Sweeney, Annie J. 171 Sydnor, Annette J. 171 Sydnor, Catherine 171 Sydnor, Floyd Rickey 15,157 Sydnor, Janie 141 Sydnor, John M. 45,141 Sydnor, Paul C. 171 Sydnor, Peggie L. 157 Sydnor, Sylvia M. 171 Sydnor, Victoria R. 141 T T and T Motors 203 Talbott, Kim Denise 171 Talent Show 42 Talley, Betty M. 171 Talley, Cecil 18,171 Talley, Jeanette 141 Talley, Jeanice K. 141 Talley, Ruth E. 141 Tanksley, Betty 171 Taylor, Arlene 141 Taylor, Valdivia 141 Tennis 96 Terry, Audrey 141 Terry, Craig 141 Terry, Henry 171 Terry, Henry 157 Terryj James 157 Terry, James 157 Terry, Margaret 141 Terry, Marvin 171 Terry, Michael 141 Testerman, Clyde 17,18,19,21, 32,157 Tetlak, Marcia 157 Thaxton, Donald 19,66,157 Thaxton, Herman 18 Thaxton, Lewis 171 Thomas, Miss Bonnie 194 Thomas, Mrs. Carol 194 Thomas, Margo 157 Thomas, Peggy 157 Thomas, Randy 141 Thomas, Robert 141 Thomas, Roy 141 Thomas, Tracy Lee 157 Thomason, Robert 157 Thompson, Caroline 79,157 Thompson, Donald 45,51,191 Thompson, Marie 171 Thompson, Phyllis 141 Thompson, Roger 157 Thonton, Mrs. Mary 194 Thorpe, Joseph 141 Throckmorton, Donna 80,157 Throckmorton, Helen 171 Throckmorton, Michele 171 Throckmorton, Vicki 157 Throckmorton, Warren 141 Tisdale, Shcrale 142 Tollen, Charles 171 Tooley, Delbert 18,157 Toombs, Curtis 142 Toombs, Shirley 159 Triangle Florist 203 Torian, Paul 18,142 Towler, Phylis 142 Towler, Warneda 142 Track 92 Traynham, Doris 171 Traynham, Ernest 18 Traynham, Ri cha rd 22 Trent, Linda 142 Tribley, Sandy Sue 171 Trickey, Cathie 152 Trickey, Susan 171 Tuck, Amy 71,140 Tuck, Brenda 142 Tuck, Deborah 171 Tuck, Debra 171 Tuck, Donna 157 Tuck, Ivy 131,157 Tuck, Richard 142 Tuck, Stanley 1 57 Tuck, Terry 157 Tuck, Jessie 171 Tuck, Miss Julia 191 Tuck, Winnie 142 Tucker, Charlie 142 Tucker, Cindy Sue 171 Tucker, Evelyn 147 Tucker, Mamie 13 Tucker, Michael M. 157 Tucker, Peggy L. 157 Tucker, Sandra D. 143 Tuggle, Bruce 171 Tune, Dale M. 143 Tune, Linda P. 143 Tune, Mattie M. 157 Tune, Rodney 171 Tune, Thomas G. 143 Turner, Barbara Fallen 157 Turner, Mr. Clinton V. 191 V Vanney, Mr. Thomas M. 22, 191 Vanney, Mr. William F. 17, 18,191 Varsity Basketball 44 Varsity Cheerleaders 56 Varsity Football 16 Vassar, Donna L. 157 Vaughan, Betty L. 157 Vaughan, Elizabeth 171 Vaughan, Gary E. 171 Vaughan, Henry W. 143 Vaughan, John H. 40,143 Vaughan, Karen D. 157 Vaughan, Mary L. 157 Vaughan, Maurice S. 66,97,158 Vaughan, Mike 53,97,171 Vaughan, Nancy A. 143 Vaughan, Page H. 157 Vaughan, Thomas 171 Vaughan, Wayne 171 Venable, Dollie Mae 171 Venable, Dr. L. M. 103,144,176, 177 Venable, William 143 Vernon, Gary M. 158 Viar, Arthur Allen 171 V1CA 25,32 W Wade, Barbara 143 Wade, Jody L. 158 Wade, Peggy A. 1 58 Wade, Robert E. 143 Wade, Timothy Wayne 171 Wade, Wanda Kay 171 Wagner, Mrs. Carolyn E. 191 Waldie, Danny V. 158 Waldo, Mr. Donald J. 190 Walker, Connie D. 158 Walker, Elaine 158 Walker, Jennifer 172 Walker, Kenneth D. 158 Walker, Laura A. 97,143 Walker, Richard W. 143 Wall, Lunnie M. 1 58 Wall, Mr. Robert 82,191 Wallace, Jeffery D. 18,100,171 Waller, Ada Mae 158 Waller, Andy L. 158 Waller, Avera J. 1 58 Waller, Brenda S. 89,158 Waller, Charles H. 22 Waller, David G. 158 Waller, Deborah Ann 171 Waller, Irene D. 172 Waller, Kathy L. 158 Waller, Mary 194 Waller, Michael T. 143 Waller, Randy L. 171 Walle , Ronnie L. 158 Walton, Charlie B. 158 Walton, Linda S. 158 Ward, Chuck 104 Ware, Keville B. 103,125,143 Watkins, Antoinette 143 Watkins, B. J. 158 Watkins, C. W. 22 Watkins, Donna 172 Watkins, Donna Kay 172 Watkins, Miss Evella 190 Watkins’ Furniture 198 Watkins, Ray Michael 22 Watlington, Sandy L. 8,50,143 Watson, Barbara Jean 172 Watson, David R. 143 Watson, Elmer G. 143 Watson, Kelvin D. 22,52,53 Watson, Shelia M. 158 Watts, Bruce A. 143 Watt’s Cleaners 199 Watts, Cynthia D. 172 Watts, Jesse F. 45,100,158 Watts, Joey V. 143 Watts, Mary Carlton 172 Watts, Micheal W. 100,172 Waynick, Mr. Gary L. 190 Weather 40 Weatherford, Debra 193 Weatherford, Donald 172 .Weatherford, Susan 167,172 Wells, Toni F. 66,172 Wheeler, Willa B. 144 White, Dorothy E. 172 White, Mrs. Mary O. 191 White, Peggy A. 144 White, Ronnie 98 White, Thelma E. 158 Whitlock, Barbara M. 144 Composition books arc in plentiful supply at the cheerleader’s store where Gail Collie persuades a buyer to take two instead of one. DECA students show trophies they won in District XXII competition. They are (seated) Shelby Gravitt, Carl Lykes, June Fisher (standing) Mr. Lee Barksdale, Margaret Davis, Vance Lowery, Gerald Hazelwood, Les Powell and Mr. Samuel Riddle. Zickefoose, as usual, last one listed Whitlock, Kevin E. 144 Whitlock, Phillip L. 158 Whitlock, Virginia 144 Whitlock, Mrs. Virginia 190 Whitlock, Joyce E. 172 Whitlow, Richard A. 144 Whitlow, Shirley J. 1 72 Whitlow. Thomas W. 172 Wlutt, Debbie L. 5,158 Whitt, Jackie B. 1 58 Whitt, Rebecca A. 144 Wilborn, Brenda J. 88,1 72 Wilborn, Cleveland 1 58 Wilborn, Joseph S. 22,1 72 Wilborn, Mary A. 144 Wilborn, Nancy J. 1 58 Wilborn, Rebecca M. 1 1 3,1 44 Wilborn, William C. 1 72 Wilbourn, Brenda G. 172 Wilburn, David S. 158 Wilkerson, Barbara 172 Wilkerson, Mrs. Edna C. 179 Wilkerson, Gloria A. 144 Wilkerson, Marion 133 Wilkerson, Mark R. 53,160,172 Wilkerson, Tracy 1 58 Wilkins, Jacklyn D. 158 Wilkins, Linda D. 172 Wilkins, Thomas E. 94,1 58 Wilkins, William E. 18.93 Williams, Cleveland 1 58 Williams, Delma R. 1 58 Williams, Mrs. Delores 194 Williams, Earnest 53 Williams, Evelyn 1 58 Williams, Evelyn D. 144 Williams, Florence 172 Williams, Harold J. 158 Williams, Harvey 1 44 Williams, Mrs. Janie 1 94 Williams, John R. 158 Williams, Lola M. 172 Williams, Mark A. 172 Williams, Micheal R. 158 Williams, Ray 1 58 Williams, Sterling 144,197 Williamson, Byrdie 1 58 Williamson, Linda S. 69,172 Williamson, Odell 144 Wilmoth, David A. 1 72 Wilinouth, Caroline 144 Wilmouth, Jeffrey M. 172 Wilson, Mr. Harry G. 144,177 Wilson, Janet G. 1 44 Wilson, Judy C. 1 58 Wilson, Mrs. Kathryn 190 Wilson, Randy Dean 1 72 Wilson, Samuel B. 30,32,60,107, 144 Wilson, Sandra J. 1 44 Wilson, Sandra Y. 144 Witcher, Raymond E. 45,159 Woltz, Miss Frances M. 1 79 Womack, Anthony 145 Womack, Carolyn A. 158 Womack, Claude Gary 53,1 72 Womack. George H, 22 Womack, Larry J. 145 Womack, Lorraine 145 Womack, Lorraine M. 172 Womack, Lucille A. 14,172 Womack, Lynn C. 158 Womack, Mary 1 45 Womack, Patsy L. 145 Womack, Raleigh Lou 172 Womack, Robert C. 38 Womack, Robert Lee 22 Womack, Sheena Mae 1 72 Womack, Starling 80,158 Womack, Willie E. 145 Wood, Cathy M. 1 58 Wood, Elijah V. 1 45 Wood, Mr. Udy C. 1 05,1 44,1 75 Wood, Wanda R. 1 45 Wooden, Charlie E. 145 Wooden, Sandra Gail 1 72 Woods, Mrs. Patricia 190 Woody, Brenda Adell 172 Woody, Samuel 141,145 Woody, Susan C. 1 58 Woosley, Henry M. 172 Word, Thomas M. 1 47 Worsham, Karen L. 113,145,149 Wright, Shelia L. 1 58 Wyatt, Barbara Jean 172 Wyatt, Dinita Marie 172 Wyatt, Jackie E. 105,145 Wyatt, Melinda G. 1 45 Wyatt, William E. 35,93,1 58 Y Yancey, Jackie Lynn 172 Yancey, Mrs. Mildred 191 Yancey, Mitchell 145 Yates, Patsy Gayle 66,1 72 Yeaman, Leslie Lynn 172 Yeatts, Stanley D. 172 Young, Carol Ann 172 Young, Karen J. 1 58 Young, Kathy B. 172 Young, Mr. Press 123 Younger, Brenda Kay 172 Younger, Debbie J. 85,158 Younger, Jacqueline 158 Younger, Larry D. 109,145 Younger, Priscilla 172 Younger, Wayne J. 38,1 58 Zickefoose, Steven 100 Blind justice? Not really; it’s just vice-principal Carl Furches posing for “Star” photographers for a photo to run with the paper’s story on student rights. State winner in the “Ability Counts” essay contest, junior Beth Riddle represents Virginia at a convention in Washington, D. C. Mr. Harold Russel, president of the President’s Commission on Employment of the Handicapped, and Mr. Peterson, member of the AFL-CIO, present her with a memento of the trip, a pictorial history of the U.S. presidents. 212 Index Summertime journalism isn’t always fun when it means late yearbook pages and drafted typists like Karen Puryear. Colophon The 925 copies of the “Haliscope” were printed by Delmar Printing Company, Charlotte, N. C. The sales representative was Mr. Max Ward and the in-plant representatives were Mrs. Lorene Fairfax and Mr. Ralph Criminger. The lithograph cover and the endsheets were designed by Charles Fuller, a HCSH sophomore. The body and caption type used throughout the book is Aldine Roman. Body type for the opening, closing and dividers is 12 pt.; all other is 10 pt. Headlines for the opening, closing and dividers are Futura; “What We Did” section, Optima 36 pt. and Optima Italics, 18 pt.; “Who We Are” section, News Gothic 24 pt. and “Where You Find It” section, Univers Bold 36 pt. The paper stock is West Virginia Mountie Matte. Senior photographs were by Max Ward—Delmar Studios, in Burlington, N. C. The staff would like to acknowledge the assistance of “The Gazette-Virginian,” “South Boston News” and “Record Advertiser” for some sports pictures and statistics. The help of the principals, teachers, librarians and custodians is appreciated as well as the enormous patience of our subscribers. The “Haliscope” is a member of the Virginia High School League, Southern Inter-Scholastic Press Association, Columbia Scholastic Press Association, National Scholastic Press Association and National School Yearbook Association. The summer reporters, who did most of the work: Walter Lantz, Karen Puryear, Katherine Powell, Susan Glover, Beth Riddle, Kathy Ray, Donna Throckmorton, Susan Weatherford, Charles Fuller, Rick Farrell, Dennis Perkins, Janet Bradley, Lally Lacy, Sally Chappell, Sharon Hodges, Betty Strickland, Sandy Watlington, Suzanne Guill, Jan Overby, Dale Hardie. The winter reporters: Raymond Crawley, Jeanette Crenshaw, Doug Ford Gracie Poindexter, Theresa Paniel, Roy Avery, Debbie Epps, Caroline Thompson, Phyllis Patrick, Kay Puryear, Wynona Compton, John Vaughan, Sharon Foster. Special reporters: West Fuller, Jim Chappell, Ball State Workshoppers. Photographers: Robert Llewellyn, Joe Chandler, Cary Shelton, David Fox, Charles Fuller, Dennis Perkins, Rick Farrell. Hysterical shrieks explode from staff member Sally Chappell when she learns that the yearbook is finally finished! Staff Colophon 213 I’d been so used to being the “punk” it was hard to realize that now I was not. You could spot a junior a mile away: he was the one with his hand held out in a conspicuous position. My life has been enriched because of the past nine months and not in spite of them. —Betty Solomon This year has been the ordinary school year, plus. It involved rushing to class, getting the wrong book from the locker on the day before a big test, meeting more people, learning more about myself, wishing it would snow two feet, wishing it would quit raining on Fridays and weekends. The highlight of the year for the sophomores was just being at the senior high, for juniors it was the prom and for the seniors it was graduation. —Joan Steube This has been the ordinary school year plus. ' “Isosceles is a type of triangle? Heck, I thought it was a Greek God.” “Onomatopoeia is a poetic term, not a pizza, Dufus!” “I still think she looks like Carol Linley.” “Do you believe in Emerson’s transcendentalism?” “Transcenwhatalism?” Such would be the dialogue if a screenplay were written about the ’72-73 term. The play would em¬ ploy a cast of thousands, each of them important to the plot, each of them a star in his own way. The plot would involve students trying in vain to work out a chemistry problem, going through the ridiculous has¬ sle of checking-out, wishing they were in the band so they could go to New Orleans. The climax would be the final exams. And then, in the closing scene, the students would all ride into the sunset of June 8 and the play would have a very, very, happy ending. —David Anderson I found myself giving up precious hours of sleep on Saturdays to go take a test that supposedly measured my know¬ ledge. But after getting up early, I felt that I was too sleepy to know anything. —Hannah Guthrie G::, Above all, the year was a struggling, a searching of the student to find himself and to learn to make his future. ' I Bill Murray V Riding the bus became monotonous and walking from U.S. history to chem¬ istry became tiring. Another unpleas¬ antry was trying to find twenty cents for a drink since prices went up. —Grace Piechota 214 Closing It seemed as if everyone was working as one individual . This is the way it should be and was! —Sue Caeciotti I recall the people. I met them, if not through verbal communication, through the painful, con¬ sistent language of elbows, legs, arms, hands and size seventeen, steel-toed Andovers. With respect to hon¬ esty and Washington, school is the most boring and discouraging place I have yet to find on this planet. —Carson Conner Study hall in the band room ' s boiler room. Much talk , no study, just heat. SCA was about as good as a catfish with an umbrella . —Mark Day School was really great and proved to be lots of fun. It was really together. Getting to go to the prom and becoming better acquainted with the people I only slightly knew last year was great. Track opened up a new interest in me as I went to my first track meet and became engrossed in cheering for our team to win. Good times outweighed the bad times. —Gwen Daniel It is a place where I come each day to learn through books and people what some may be unable to comprehend. How lucky can we be and still not fully understand it ourselves? Have you ever actually listened to 2100 people during a religious assembly? Fascinating, isn’t it? I think my devot ion for the school and respect for education has grown more in the year of ’73 than ever before. To me, I guess that’s pretty important. —Nancy Smith Even the administration seemed a little human as they attempted to bridge the age-old generation gap by adopting some of the “in” looks. Mr. Brown, Mr. Clark and Mr. Dinkins went in for the “hairy look.” Anything they could not grow themselves they bought. Students even succeeded in ending the dress code. —Connie Lacks I found how unused to the heat I was (Indiana gets cold) and sometimes it seemed impossible to breathe. The school building plan is hard to follow when you’re a newcomer. It’s hard to understand why you must always head toward one end of the building to get from the top floor to the main office. I always seem to be at the other end when I need to go to the office. Lights going out on one floor, then the next, and weird noises in the boiler room gave you the feeling the building couldn’t be trusted. — Lynn Kindley The first noticeable k change among the students was the ' ' longer hair of the males, and the daily wearing of blue jeans by certain females . —Wendy James In my opinion, we were treated more like humans than before. Although many of the unexplainable rules were still in effect, the teachers and principals seemed to have a soft spot. I guess maybe some of them finally realized the difficult times we were going through. —Carolyn Cassada ' The brighest moment of the year was when found out that it was possible for me to survive all six classes without suffering a mental breakdown. . —Mark Gosney Closing 215 This was our spot 1973 «fer- 4- lIFAX county HIGH SCh CONGRATULATIONS! COMETS WESTERN DISTRICT CHAMPS BAND TO MARDI GRAS MARCH I THUR 6 So this was our spot and you joined us on a 180 day journey through the school year to discover who we were and what we did. Now the 50 classrooms and 13 labs are silent. Last year’s prom date is today’s someone you call when you need a date for a friend who is here for a short visit. Mardi Gras and “that great team” are memories, still vivid but beginning to fade around the golden edges. But the school — our spot in 1973 — remains. And waits. For the next show, the new plot, the shining parade . . . for 1974. for 1974. for 1974. 216 Closing turbeville 1 DANVILLE 21 MARTINSVILLE 51 CLUSTER SPRINGS ROXBORO N. C. 2 ■ «mam W 3 DANVILLE 11 MARTINSVILLE 41 HILLSVILLE - _ 109 _;_ 4 HALIFAX 2 VOLENS 16 LYNCHBURG 57 IA CO. ENTER T£ CO. LE A.LIFAX CO. 58 V CLARKSVILLE m 1 BOYDTON 30 | SOUTH HILL 4 7 - ENTER MECKLENBURG CO. LEAVE HALIFAX CO. CLARKSVILLE 9 BOYDTON 19 | SOUTH HILL 36 0 sm % h c Welcom ' j3hhss To n