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

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1974 volume:

•VC , ' Haiffax C6or+. . „ Lo{ branch The HaUscode : .. V a quiet sort of year... page 8 . . . ••• . .... . ■ ' •X.v §0 §mmm 1 WMMmmm 1974 mmmAm •• V-. . • • a few firsts, a number of repeats... page 36 tlfifsp. rlAurAX County it wasn ' t all routine ... page 68 energy and the lack of it... page 98 you and me ... page 110 the catalogue ... page 182 i Vol. BMiacM witifflSi niiK ill L- yr.t si $p£asvf [fcgsolitude. Seniors Delores Brie ahdTV mas Word find a quiet bench and a little free e fo chat and to just relax on - the front lawn. 1 a quiet sort of year Hair-raising hurdles. Barriers are no obstacle for Comet Carlene Conner and her opponents. Girls’ track appeared on the sports scene for the first time this year. 2 Opening With the end of summer, students waded through the heat, back to classes. The school year had a halting start with three-day weeks as a “tobacco holiday.” Nobody seemed really bothered or rushed as the students sauntered from class to class like a slow-rolling denim wave. Occasionally the current shifted and the gym filled with bobbing heads watching singers or snake men. The school year was on, but who really noticed? 2 All the usual sports were back, but some new faces began appearing in the “Star” sports pages as girls’ sports suddenly came into their own. In their first year, the female cagers faced tough competition against the established teams of such schools as E.C. Glass and George Washington. Both girls’ track and gymnastics placed second in the Western District and the lovely ladies on the tennis courts actually won three matches. Football (no girls, however) produced a season little different from the year before. In another encore, Coach Thompson again led his Big Blue to the state basketball tourney, only to be beaten by the same team as the previous year. few firsts, number of repeats Q No matter how smoothly a year is designed to flow, happenstances always seem to crop up. Teachers were con¬ stantly gritting teeth and assigning makeup work for students whose activities usurped regular class time. Aside from the usual effort put out on bulletin boards and sports teams “cutting” classes, some groups arranged longer trips. Would you believe Rome and San Francisco? With other surprises such as student teaching and cancelled exams, the year seemed to crawl a little faster. wSSn’t all routine 4 Opening California Jam. Journalism San Francisco as they strove to swap a students ventured to The Cannery Southern drawl for a little courtyard on Fisherman’s Wharf in Western culture. ! A energy “Clubs got off to a great start, so what happened?” With the beginning of the year everything seemed fine with the clubs. Club day was held with its traditional first period schedule, and plans were made for Homecoming and the Fall Festival. Little did we know that the Homecoming parade was, for clubs, little more than a funeral procession. After the cancellation of the Fall Festival for a basketball practice game which never materialized, the energy crisis put the death blow to clubs for the year. Still, not everyone was stopped by the lack of Arab oil as one group, resurrected from the Youth For Christ, grew in strength with lunchtime prayer meetings and a religious rock concert. Opening 5 you and me Corridor traffic jam. People conditions force everyone to rush and fill the stairwells during the be friends, saying hello to homeroom break. Crowded you and me. 6 Opening ij You and me. We were here and we’ve got the pictures to prove it. When you open a yearbook and see your friends arranged like so many ten-cent stamps, it’s much easier to remember the faces as they were in classes: smiling, yakking and looking out the window. Nobody likes his own picture, however, and we all live in constant fear of someone spotting that ridiculous image. There’s nothing you can do unless you personally censor 900 “Haliscopes.” There is a difference, of course, between our pictures and postage stamps. Probably none of your classmates wili ever be air mailed anywhere, and how many will ever be famous enough to have his face sold by the Post Office Department. We’re just you and me. Shakespeare said it first: “Ay, in the catalogue ye go for men.’’ He could have mentioned women, students, names with little numbers after them, business places that offer school support, some leftover pictures, colophons (what’s that?) and conclusions. What Mr. Shakespeare omitted we added. Even Will needs a little help every now and then. Opening 7 Even though trumpet blasts from the prom band and the shrieks of horror at the snake assembly were loud enough to pierce faculty eardrums, 1974 was, nevertheless, a quiet sort of year. Three-day school weeks in early September allowed students to pull tobacco two days a week. Five such “Tobacco Days” began 74 at a turtle’s pace. What was planned as a Fall Festival was unexpect¬ edly postponed and became the Spring Fair, which never materialized. Festivities at Christmas were cut out as snow closed school a week before Christmas vacation. But no Christmas meant no trees to undecorate and no Fair meant no tables to put away. Even a quiet sort of year is nice once in a while. After school silhouettes. With no stream ol trailic filling the halls, students walk calmly to the parking lot to catch their rides home. Student Life Divider 9 5 Tall tales. Stories grow and grow when Edward Owens tells his friends of his New Jersey summer experiences. Summer sun ... brings time for work, la zy leisure Summertime laziness just would not go away for students and teachers when school started. Daydreaming about the summer vacations was the reason. The summer had been filled with free time for some. Those with free time enjoyed soaking up the sun or watching the never-ending list of daytime soap operas. The “Young and the Restless” became the favorite of everyone. So at r Oon one could find his friends glued to the tube. . Some students were not so lucky. They had to spend their time working. Students were employed at various part-time jobs such as clerking at Leggett’s, Fuller’s or Guy Faris’s Men’s Shop, working in tobacco or waiting on tables at one of the local restaurants. Teachers were deviating from their winter professions during the summer. Some found themselves lifeguarding at various town pools. There were those who taught summer school but many found themselves teaching in an entirely different field. Summer. It’s too short but fun while it’s here Soap opera devotees. Janet Bradley and Lally Lacy take in one more episode of “The Young and the Restless,” before going to the pool. K 10 Summer f:� A A 2 A S S S S S k i SSV vWvl $ ' }€ sssasggK S K V ' A s ss a iss a a a a a a a i j a a a a a v v v Asleep on the job. Mark Sompayrac takes a rest during his summer job as assistant for Mr. Furches in the bookroom. When he is not asleep, he is sorting books to be carried to teachers’ classrooms. Swimming season. Mr. David Lawson sweeps the bottom of the Halifax County Country Club pool where he is a lifeguard during the summer. Teachers often supplement their salary with vacation employment. Summer 11 Summer tennis. Randy Cage watches Kenneth Guill sweat it out on the court. Kenneth is a member of the regular season tennis team. Soda jerk. Woody Bane earns summer money working behind the counter at Halifax Rexall Drugs, fixing hot dogs and milkshakes. Feels mighty good. Summer days with no books or teachers to think of are spent lazing in the sun by Melba Delaware. Practice drill. Comettes rehearse after school to get their routine in shape for a September performance. Summer sun... fades into pattern of school day, classes, routine No matter how hard each tried to hold on to the last few days of summer, it just faded away back into the routine life of school. At first, it seemed almost unbearable, and everyone desperately waited for the re¬ lief given by the “tobacco days” in which no one attended school. Gradually, every¬ one accepted that school was here and one had better get the most out of it. Although it wasn’t easy adjusting to school after three months of carefree fun, the routine of school provided some consolation. Seeing old friends always brought excitement. Some of the routines that one must adjust to were not pleasurable. The hassles in the halls could literally drive you up the wall. Also, trying to find a parking place in the morning and trying to leave in the afternoon was no picnic. One could starve before he got his lunch if he were at the end of the lunch line which stretched into the lobby. Even though the routines of school could be rough adjusting to, the fun students had complaining usually balanced things out. No matter how good school was supposed to be, it could never take the place of a sunny summer, but then it’s not supposed to. 12 Summer Ends Helping hand. Mr. Leander Zook helps Carson Conner with one of many difficult physics problems. Physics was a struggle for many. Lunch break. Those cafeteria lunches on the first days of school are fun because friends like Sara Lou Pulliam and Debbie Womack have time to catch up on all the vacation news. Chemistry begins school routine. Mrs. Mary Davis’ consumer chemistry class gets back into the swing of school activities as the students get their first chance at trying out lab tools. Standing room only. Students quickly fill the school parking lot early on the first day of school, leaving no room for the latecomers. ■I Summer Ends 13 t Homecoming twisters. The week before Homecoming, band members gather behind the stadium to twist napkins for their float. Judith Coleman, Homecoming Queen 1973 Homecoming royalty. Representing each class are sophomores Susan Puryear and Yolanda Gomes, juniors Cynthia Logan and Donna Murphy and seniors Mitzi Duncan, Judith Coleman, Wendy James. They were elected by their classmates. 14 Homecoming T With stars in the sky, excitement in the air and the feelings of victory in¬ herent in every Comet fan, the traditional Homecoming arrived in October. As in years before, clubs were busy measuring, nailing, putting together and hoping that their floats would be finish¬ ed in time for Friday’s parade. Finally, the big night arrived. When eight o’clock rolled around, the mighty Big Blue entered the field through the goal posts past the cheerleaders’ loud shouts of wanted victory and approached the Martins¬ ville Bulldogs with the confidence of a good team and good win. Halftime brought the band dressed in their blue and white uniforms, girls twirl¬ ing fire, a line of colorful floats and the new 1973 Homecoming Queen, Judith Coleman with her beautiful court. The game ended triumphantly with the Comets defeating Martinsville. Fans cele¬ brated the victory at the annual dance in the cafeteria. The crowd rocked with enthusiastic energy and enjoyed the music and dancing until there was no more, thus ending Home¬ coming 1973. A feeling of Homecoming excitement It was a starry, unforgettable night for Judith and the Comets Homecoming 1 5 Being together is fun Friends make days bearable Parents and teachers believe students come to school to learn. Students know better; they come to be with friends. After all, being together is what makes school fun (or for some, bearable): competing, talking, laughing, making music, having fun in general. Before school and during lunch and during classes, people enjoy being together. For those county students, • school is the only place where they ever see their friends. Because of the long distance from town, the students ' can rarely stay after school or visit their friends in town. So school comes to the rescue. School also saves the day by pro¬ viding topics for the students to talk about. The administration, the lunches, the classwork and the bulletin board announcements are a part of every student’s life. Therefore, every student has something to talk about. Lunch time chatter. B. W. Stone and jack Daniels exchange a joke and comments on how the food tastes during “C” lunch. Going away party. Miss Brenda Little and her family living class enjoy a farewell party. In june she mairied and moved to Richmond. 16 Being Together Tennies or feet. Talking and dancing in either tennis shoes or barefoot, students enjoy the last SCA-sponsored dance of the year celebrating the end of school. Casual couple. Jolted by the sight of a camera, Dean Hudson turns from Charlene D’agata to give the photographer a dirty glance on the front lawn at lunch. Being Together 17 Being together Latest gossip over lunchbags at noon Being together at sports activities is always intriguing. Fans are rooting the team on, the volunteers are working, busy making popcorn, the cheerleaders are renting cushions and leading cheers, the team is trying to defeat their op¬ ponents — everyone’s together and a part of the picture. Lunchtime is the biggest chance for groups of friends to get together. Even though some groups are broken up then because of different lunch shifts, students always find a friend to gab to. Over trays, lunchbags, sandwiches, soft drinks and milk the latest gossip is discussed. The latest yellow slip received, Susie’s date Friday night and what-in-the-world-is-this-stuff? are hashed out. After school is usually another big get-together time. While waiting for buses, students compare the day’s note and plans for tomorrow. Then, once on the buses, talk continues full force as the groups outside split up and new groups form on the bus. Who says school is just for learning? Good grief! We never thought about that! Algebra chums. Carlene Conner and Becky Phillips get together on the front lawn at lunch to check over algebra problems. Celebration planners. Committee members Dorothy White, Cynthia Logan, Gloria Jones and Charlie Hendricks plan activities for Black History Week in February. m 6L� m m tet 3 5 ' if n fh ' 4-4 vi ml m 18 Being Together •• Catch it. In warm weather students take part in different pass-times during lunch period. Marvin Ballou and Barbara Oliver enjoy throwing a frisbee on the front lawn. Let’s boogie. Donnie Miller and Debra Walker are grinding out the “bump” at the SCA’s “End of School” dance in June. I Being Together 19 No gas, no night time practices, too much snow Energy crisis helps to make a quiet sort of year even more quiet Unexpected vacation. Students received an extended Christmas holiday when the county received a snowfall which closed school a week earlier than scheduled. 20 Influences on Student Life Keeping warm. The energy crisis gets to everyone and Jearlean Martin is no exception. She dresses warmly to get through the winter while the thermostats are turned down. Gas lines. Automobiles line Highway 501 waiting to pull into the service station hopefully to get $3 worth of gas, the day’s limit. AMERICA I - AMmcAfr SPEED LIMIT More than enough snow and a lack of energy were two characteristics of the school year. Because of them, sched¬ uled activities were cancelled and the possibilities for new, unscheduled ac¬ tivities looked dim. After a full semester of mostly hard work, students eagerly looked for¬ ward to that eventful last week before the beginning of Christmas vacation. Ev¬ eryone planned to trim the traditional school trees, decorate homeroom doors, see a non-religious assembly and boogie at the Snowball Dance. Unfortunately, the snow, which ordinarily everyone would love, came abundantly in about four inches and all the Yule festiv¬ ities were cancelled. Only the under¬ privileged children’s party survived the near blizzard but everyone enjoyed wrapping gifts and singing songs with area children one night. Perhaps more important, though, was the dire effect of the energy crisis on student life. Although a school poll showed that a majority of students be¬ lieved there really was no energy shortage, they were made to act as if there were one. The school board nul¬ lified any night time activity during the cold months except basketball games. This meant that scheduled dances, night time practices of any kind and even the Spring Fair were cancelled. School thermostats were turned back several degrees in order to conserve fuel and students came to school from 9:30 to 3:40. Gas prices skyrocketed so people didn’t travel much; but when they did, they had to remember the new decreased speed limits. It took longer to get to Volens for that date. Differing opinions, both good and bad, were voiced concerning the effects of snow and the energy crisis. Everyone would agree, though, that the year was a little bit quieter than usual. Influences on Student Life 21 ClothesVa i e. £a$htoo in«an£af ) S ' SB 1 orrifo ta le Fbr .RayjWajkirlS ' ari.d ' M it’s a Paijiljrt ' Koriiafesa BurtCKtVri dress; fori ir yn Glass’ a H?o’l di for ' Riels Farrell, tfie W£stern |ogk 22 Fashion From six inches above the knee to six inches below (and lower), from tight- fitting pants to wide-legged slacks, fashions in 74 sported variety. There was no set style. Students supported the idea of “anything goes.” With the variation of students here, one saw practically every style fashion had to offer. Capes, coats, vests, caps, hats, even a deerstalker or two could be seen. The individual continued to stand out. African tunics and multi-colored robes were yet another style. Students proud of their ancestoral background wore clothes native to that homeland. Hair styles ran the gamut also. If you sat behind a black dude in assembly, you had to peep around his Afro; that is, unless he had corn row plaits. People around here are fairly tolerant of what others want, so individuality was supreme. Anything and everything “went” and it looks as if this type of attitude, particularly towards fashion, will continue. erry F uJknerV fur (top) Joan Cutltf|e’s‘pr]iH top (center) - ' and Donna Murphy ' s turtleneck (bot ' tom . •J • V ; - ‘ r VVf . irs! hifW SHI v, - «♦ wmm mm ’ : ' ■■ ■ : wmM WiM It 7 nth kinu. fit c iitmm mAuMK n mg • ide. Like tomfortalblei Election montage. Emily Powell makes her pitch for votes and the SCA treasurer as the photographer superimposes her on the school walls that were lined with posters campaign week. Audience response. Applause and indifference greet performers during the musical segment of the religious assembly. 26 Assemblies m ' ' ' ' A ‘did not’ year Assembly traditions bow to weather What do snakes, Negro history, a folk singer and a rc :k concert all have in common? These are subjects oTsome of the year’s assem 1 ies. Characteristics of assemblies? Most are alike in certain aspects — leaving class, piling into the gym, looking for friends, sitting in cramped bleachers, clock watching and hoping the program will last until the end of the period. It was the year of “did nots” for assemblies. Seniors did not march into all assemblies. Sophomores did not attend one assembly because they were being disciplined. The SCA did not have a Christmas assembly due to snow and school closings. Powder-puff football and May Day were cancelled due to rain. Assemblies were generally divided into two groups — those for entertainment and those with more serious subjects. The most interesting and entertaining program was probably that which featured snakes and reptiles. Student volunteers and even Dr. Venable participated in the show as they held the reptiles and allowed the snakes to coil around them. Among the other more popular assemblies were concerts. During the year, four music-oriented programs were presented and each featured a different type of music — rock, soul, folk or classical. The student talent show also dealt mainly with music. Music makers. The saxophone of John Sibley and Wilford Stanfield fill the gym at the band concert assembly in the spring. Black History Week. Students wait to make speeches of black heritage while Marvin Ballou introduces them. Assemblies 27 Welcomed routine breakers Assemblies feature fun, serious times Donkey form. Riding donkeys and playing basketball is no easy task Leonia Coleman and Bee Edmunds discover. The donkey basketball assembly is one of the year’s most popular. Soul, baby, soul. First place winner in the talent show was singer Alice Jones with her backup duo Drucilla Sydnor and Emma Jones. 28 Assemblies For sports enthusiasts, several ballgames were played in front of the student body. The most amusing of these was a donkey basketball game. In others, inter-class girls met in the Powder-puff basketball game and boys who were not members of the school’s basketball teams played an intramural game. In contrast, there were some assemblies with more serious purposes. On the first day of school, all stu¬ dents met and heard welcoming speeches from the principal and the SCA president. Candidates for SCA offices gave their speeches during separate class assemblies as did those run¬ ning for class offices. The presentation of awards served as the purpose for three assemblies. Spring sports ath¬ letes were honored in one assembly while senior awards were pre¬ sented on Class Day. Juniors and seniors attended the Honor Society assembly in which deserving juniors were inducted. So assemblies helped to break the routine of the day and in a small way puL a little spice in what was a quiet sort of year. Religion, music, fun! Gospel folk-singer Erv Lewis combined these to produce an assembly which had spiritual impact on the students. Assemblies 29 Needed service tasks gladly completed Students volunteer service Who says students don’t care about their schools these days? That’s not true here. Whenever a job needs to be done, people gladly step in to do what they can. They serve the school. The early hours of the morning found the student bus drivers trekking down their various routes bringing boisterous, locomotive loads of individuals to school, trying to stay on the road at the same time. Then, they discovered themselves with an even louder bunch of people on the way home each afternoon at 3:10 to try to keep quiet and in place. During lunch, student monitors watched the long lunch lines to make sure no one broke in front of the other people all ready standing there. When they caught one of the culprits in the act, that would-be infiltrator was sent to the end of the line. Candy salesmen turned out in in library, office record numbers to sell chocolate peanut Moppets and raise money for the school. Over $8000 was realized and this money was used to buy a 16 person capacity van to carry cheerleaders to away games. Some students worked as library assistants, helping check out books, getting the study hall lists and finding materials for students in need of help. Also, some worked in the guidance and attendance offices. Their jobs were to go to the classrooms to get students for conferences and to get students who were being checked out of school by their parents for various reasons. A few students chose to be teachers’ aides. They went, during their study halls, to the teachers whom they desired to help. Their tasks were usually checking homework and short answer test papers and putting up bulletin boards. Grin and bear it. As hungry students anxiously wait in line for their lunches, Clarence Lee, lunchroom monitor, watches carefully for breakers. 30 Service Counselor’s messenger. Jerome Hubbard waits for a note from Mr. Chambers before he calls a student for a college admission conference. File it under “H”. During his study hall Mark Averette works in the office sorting mail and doing odd jobs. Library inventory. Library aides Sandra Brooks and Rebecca Saunders check file cards before the library doses for the summer. Service 31 Dorothy, Toto, a wicked witch and ‘Main Street’ Spring Prom brings indifferent sophomores proud juniors haughty seniors Taking a break. Kathy Young and Donna Elliott serve punch to Lavinia Jennings and Marvin Ballou during an intermission at the annual Junior-Senior Prom. Far away look. Leta Ragland and James Lewis dance under the rainbow at the Junior-Senior Prom. “Main Street” supplied the music for this spring highlight on the calendar. Dreamed of journey. Traveling under the rainbow and into the lobby, David Smith and Robin Harrison begin their magic prom night. 32 Junior-Senior Prom Where else were seniors found slightly haughty and skeptical, juniors proud and tired and other underclassmen merely indifferent but at the traditional Junior- Senior Prom? After weeks of dedicated planning and constructing a Land of Oz, the juniors hosted the prom with its theme of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” The Tinman, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, Dorothy and even Toto greeted excited prom-goers at the end of a yellow bridge with a lively colored rainbow brightening the lobby. Yellow, pink and blue streamers added to the scenery. Eager dancers followed a yellow brick road into the gym where they rocked to the music played by “Main Street.” Even though many juniors had stayed up till two that morning, they managed to shake a leg on the dance floor along with teachers and other students. As the night wore on, the rented tuxedoes and the elegant evening gowns became a little uncomfortable and shoes were more often off than on. Admiring seniors slyly took any decoration they could with them home, treasuring their mementoes of the special occasion. The night came and went too quickly for everyone, especially for the sophomores whose duty it was to clean up the yellow brick road prom the next morning. Oh, how they wished the Good Witch from the East had been there with the magic touch of her wand! Getting down. Michael Edmondson, Sharon Pointer, Linda Peters and Cynthia Harris are doing the latest dance called “The Bump” at the Junior-Senior Prom while others look on. Get that barefoot feeling. Mark Hagood and Becky Wilbourn jitterbug in the style of the 50’s at the annual Junior-Senior Prom. Junior Senior Prom 33 Graduation instructions. Seniors listen to Mr. Vanney as he explains the graduation exercises and instructs them how to march in at the Commencement Program. The last march. Friends and relatives stand as the ’74 graduates march into the stadium for the last time as a class. M 34 Graduation Diploma happiness. Nancy Smith smiles proudly at receiving the cherished diploma from Superintendent of Schools Udy C. Wood. A thundering, rumbling exit for 550 Surprise storm forces first graduation postponement in school’s history To the rumble of thunder rather than to the traditional strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” 550 seniors exited Tuck Dillard Stadium on June 10 with a complete lack of the decorum practiced during the preceeding days. Thousands of parents, friends, teachers and dignitaries also scurried for shelter from the torrential downpour that was to postpone the annual graduation ceremony for the first time in the school’s twenty-one year history. Adversity was short lived as the graduation went on as rescheduled the next evening. Again those persons holding admission tickets gathered in the stadium to applaud the young men and women who were symbolically embarking upon their adult lives as Superintendent of Schools Udy C. Wood extended the diplomas and the customary handshakes. Finally to the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” the proud graduates filed from the stadium. Graduation 35 a few firsts, a number of repeats Somebody called the sports year a few firsts, a number or repeats. They were right. And for a fan like me, the season had variety. Football kept on its even keel and the basketball team again went to the state tournament. (Man, that’s the kind of repeat you like.) Cross country, baseball and track held their own. But this was the year for the girls. For the first time they fielded track, basketball and gymnastic teams. Did well too. Won two seconds in district competition. And the tennis teams! The boys had their first break-even season and the girls won three matches, their best ever. One thing wrong, though. Except for basketball, loyal fans were hard to find. I got lonely in the stands. Sports Divider 37 Summer misery Two weeks at camp prepare the Comets for season opener Twenty pounds overweight I stepped onto that stupid old school bus on my way to Camp Pickett. Our first game was with Person County in three weeks and I knew Starnes and Ramsey would have us all in shape. I was doomed. After one week at that raunchy camp with maybe three practices a day, the first at 8:00 a.m., sweaty clothes, fungus showers, rotten food and all irritable guys, we came home from camp and went to Franklin County for a scrimmage game that same night. We were pooped but knew that if we made a lot of mistakes that the second week at Pickett would be twice as rough as the first. We were gonna be in shape no matter what. After a second week at Pickett with Jones as our new quarterback and Hailey in the backfield, we were pre¬ pared. Ramsey and Starnes had scouted the Person County—George Washington scrim¬ mage so we knew what to expect. After beating Person County 41-14 with few penalties and lots of key recoveries, we knew our two weeks at Pickett had paid off. Handoff drills. “Fake to Ted and give it to Wayne” thinks quarterback O.C. Hailey as he runs “Red 3,” a successful and potent play in the Comets’ playbook. Varsity Football 1973 Record: 6-4 HCSH OP P. Person County 41 14 E. C. Glass 0 12 William Fleming 42 40 Cave Springs 0 26 Amherst 35 19 Maggie Walker 42 14 Martinsville 32 18 First Colonial 0 7 GW 12 21 John Marshal 52 8 Jf -a ■ l ' ' rtf 38 Varsity Football its reward A Grinding it out Wayne Claiborne grinds out yardage as his blocking back Clarence Lee leads the way through the GW defensive line. The Comets lost, 1 2-21. Dive for it. O. C. Hailey eyes the pigskin as he desperately tries to get into position to intercept an errant GW pass. Varsity Football 39 I ' X Sf ■ t . V. y i i i Quick turn. Running back Clarence Lee dodges defenders and picks up a first down against Fleming in a close Comet win, 42-40. Loss to Glass was bitter, win over Fleming was sweet The E. C. Glass game was a bummer! This year was our chance to beat the Hilltoppers and we literally fumbled the game away. Losing 0-12 was hard to take when we knew we should have won. William Fleming was a spectators game. We were losing at halftime but knew that we could beat the Colonels. Coming back in the last half, we managed to defeat Fleming with a 42-40 victory. For the Homecoming game with Martins¬ ville, we were out for revenge from the year before. We didn’t want to have the same defeated feeling of being beaten on Homecoming like we had known before with Cave Springs. We were really up for the game. We knew we could win and did. The First Colonial game at Virgin¬ ia Beach was disappointing, we lost by only one touchdown. We got beat but some players got to see the ocean for the first time. You can’t have everything. Varsity football squad, (front row) Ray Chambers, O.C. Hailey, Clarence Lee, Nookie Green, Ricky Jones, Chuck Hatcher, Edward Brown (second row) Gary Holt, Randy Adkins, Lee Burkholder, Everett Nichols, Wayne Claiborne, Keith Gilliam, Robert Boulden, Ted Jones, Marvin Fallen (third row) Johnny Brandon, Harper Smith, Charles Green, Chipper Anderson, Gerald Lovelace, Avon Traynham, Eddie Hughes, Craig Humphries, Dwayne Hawkins, James Smith, Steve Farmer (fourth row) Mark Jackson, Don Thaxton, Woody Bane, Rick Farrell, James Brame, Alvin Chappell, Herman Thaxton, Wayne Roberts, Earl Wilkins, Wilfred Stanfield, Brad Satterfield (back row) Head Coach Coleman Starnes, Coach John Crittenden, John Snead, Sammy Smith, Jay Camp, Leonard Faulkner, Cecil Talley, Jeff Wallace, Rex Puryear, Charlie Walton, Coach Ronnie Ramsey. m wmm ’• ., ■ vi .Vi ' -W « - ’ -V.1’ i V L; ii P - L ; 40 Varsity Football Looking for daylight. Eddie Hughes looks for an opening while Woody Bane and Clarence Lee run interference for him in the Fleming game. Up for grabs. O. C. Hailey deflects a William Fleming pass. The Comets defeated the Colonels, 42-40, in a home contest. Kick-off return. Clarence Lee returns a kickoff in the game against Person County, the season’s opener. The Comets demolished their opponent, 41-14. Preseason agony. Comet hopefuls train to trim excess weight. Fundamental exercises supervised by Coach Starnes reduce game injuries. Varsity Football 41 jV Football 1973 Record: 5-3 HCSH Roxboro Reidsville Amherst GW E. C. Glass William Fleming GW E. C. Glass Plugging the hole. Linebackers Ricky Gregory and George Woody bring a GW runner to his knees for no gain. The J V’s won 14-8. In full stride. Mike Taylor races around the end to evade a GW defender as No. 20, Pee Wee Bales, and No. 10, Mark Sompayrac, come in to give support JV Squad (bottom row) Richard Holt, John Pinson, Mike Taylor, Tommy Jasinowski, PeeWee Bales, Mark Sompayrac, Bobby Medley, Roy Watson (second row) Boyd Ellis, Buster Butler, Ronnie Dixon, Tony Gregory, David Fallen, David Cardwell, George Chappell, Cherokee Dixon (third row) Bill McLaughlin, Jerome Smith, Andy Hall, Keister Tally, Averett Bowman, Ricky Gregory, Bill Abbott, George Woody, Emmitt Ferrell (top row) Coach Joe Hyatt, Willie Petty, Raymond Roberts, Jay Puryear Kent Poindexter, Mark Averett, David Ford, Eddie Brown, Coach Tom Berry. 42 JV Football ' - Second place Cz district tie ' ain ' t bad ' Being rusbed. | V quarterback Mark bompayrac unloads a pass before being tackled by GW defenders. The Comets lost the game 1 2 to 8. Coming over from the junior high as a sophomore, I had high hopes of playing varsity football. When the coach first told me that I would be needed more on the JV squad than on the varsity squad, I was really dis¬ appointed. After playing JV ball for a couple of weeks, I realized that the coach was right. The varsity squad had a lot of depth in my position, and I knew if I had stuck with the varsity team I would have just sat on the bench all season. The competition we had as JV players was a lot stiffer than what we knew in junior high. Besides gain¬ ing valuable playing experience, I was glad to help our JV team have one of the best seasons ever. Having a winning record was really a switch from the 0-8 losing season the J V’s had last year. We shocked the whole county with our 5-3 season. We also tied George Washington for second place in the district, which ain’t bad. made going to away games fun Cheering for the Big Blue was a lot of fun this year. The only thing that bothered me about cheering was the fact that nobody ever noticed the things we did. We made cakes and served lunch to the players every Friday before their game, made banners and hoops every week to create enthusiasm among the students, made oodles and oodles of “Go Comet” ribbons which nobody bought and gave pep rallies where nobody cheered. By the end of football season all we’d gotten were complaints about how blah we were and how it was our fault that 2,200 apathetic students sat on their cans at pep rallies. Sure. Fortunately for us basketball season picked up things. Students could be seen cheering not only at pep rallies but actually doing the same cheers we did! The Comet basketball team was fantastic and the possibility of being state champs gave the students loads of spirit. It’s a great feeling to lead a pep rally where 2,200 stu¬ dents are screaming “We’re Number One” and “Go Comets” to the top of their lungs. The new van that Mr. Moore drove to all the away games was super! For the first time all ten of us arrived at the same place at the same time. It was nice not to have to go through the hassle of getting parents and teachers to drive us in separate cars. Mr. Moore said that we could put away more food than any group of girls he had ever seen and this way I didn’t have to worry about mushed Hershey chocolate and greasy pop corn on my mother’s back seat upholstery. Nail biting and extra yells. Sharon Humphrey and Beth Nelson take a break during the state tournament but fail to let their attention leave the game. No mushed, old Hers|iey bars The new van Females invade the floor. Head cheerleader Sharon Hodges leads the squad as they perform a half-time cheer. 44 Cheerleaders Team spirit. Screaming for the Comets to win, Peggy Baskervill puts all her energy into a cheer at the regionals in. Lynchburg. Wild enthusiasm. Students spill out onto the gym floor to help the cheerleaders build Comet spirit at the GW pep rally. Lovely line up. Varsity cheerleaders don jerseys and fake it. They are (seated) Jackie Lawter, Beth Nelson, Betty Str ickland, Mercedes DeShazo, Peggy Baskervill, Ellen Davis, (standing) Debra Herbert, Denise Brayboy, Betty Johnston, Bridgett Neece, Peggy Roark, Sharon Hodges and Kim Nichols. Cheering acrobats. Performing stunts before the home fans demands that cheerleaders keep in fine physical shape. Cheerleaders 45 Wash ’em out! Varsity and JV cheerleaders combine napkins, bulldogs and a washing machine along with their own “Blue Cheer” and ride the finished product in the Homecoming parade. Mini megaphones. JV cheerleader Debbie Womack advertises one of the Comet megaphones which they sold during football season. Picky squabbles in July fade with approach of Being a JV cheerleader was really neat this year ’cause it gave me a chance to get involved in more of the school activities. As a sophomore,’l didn’t know hardly any of the stu¬ dents out of my class and only a few of the teachers. Cheering gave me the extra push I needed to get out and meet people. Practices started early in July and between numerous squabbles over various picky little details we managed to get everything together by football season. The weather was hot for the first few games so we didn’t wear our heavy sweaters much. We wore our basketball uniforms which aren’t very old but September opener none of them have any hem left and good golly are they short! It’s kinda bad when you’re standing perfectly still doing a cheer and discover that you’ve exposed your bright blue bloomers. Sometimes selling programs and pennants before the varsity games was a hassle but most of the time it was fun. It sort of gave you an excuse to run around and talk to people, especially the ones that usually make you so nervous your mind goes blank whenever you try to talk to them. Although we sometimes got the bum end of the varsity-J V deals, I didn’t care ’cause cheering for the high school was great! Hope I make varsity. 46 Cheerleaders All aboard? Mitzi Duncan, at the head of the van, and the varsity cheering squad delight in showing off their new mode of transportation. Mitzi raised over $400 alone during the candy drive for the purchase of the van, which was used for all away games. State or bust! Comet fans express themselves with banners and cheers as cheerleaders encourage their support during a tournament game against GW. Cheerleaders 47 ' • m X yf 3 r ' ■■ ' . .. p V- Shoot two. James Smith-, No? 34, shoots from 15 feet out arg « 9t Gar-Field in the Northwest Regionals in Lynchburg. The Comets won the . game and then went on to the state tournament. The preseason practices were long and hard. Every night we came home with aching legs and tired bodies. When Coach Thompson made the final cut, the lucky 15 of us worked even harder. If we were to have a season half as good as last year’s state championship runners-up, we would really have to hustle. L. F. Elliott, Lawrence Carter, O. C. Haily and Kenneth Hudson were the only returnees. The rest of us were going to have to compensate for the loss of the graduated players. It seemed it would be impossible for us to match last year’s record and make a repeat trip to the state tour¬ nament after we were clobbered by GW. Still, we managed to struggle to a 5-2 record by Christmas. After Christmas, things started looking up. Having gained confidence, all of us began to play as a unit, and as a result, won all our district games with the exception of another loss to GW. a 48 Varsity Basketball High jump. Harry Morris lays the ball up for a score against Person County in a game played before the home fans. On the move. Lawrence Carter and Sammy Smith run one of their deceptive plays which led to victory over Reidsville, 56-53. Up and in. L. F. Elliott grabs a rebound and goes up for two in the home opener over Person County. The Comets won, 39-37 Varsity Basketball 49 Driving through. Raymond Witcher drives to make a layup and splits the two Amherst defenders in an effort to put two on the boards. He made it. Guaranteed two. Stan Bradshaw (NO. 22) goes up for a layup and two points in the Comets’ game against Andrew Lewis. The Comets won, 59-51. Court capers. Lawrence Carter, captain of the team, hooks a shot in order not to be blocked. Harry Morris waits for the rebound. GW was host to the Comets in Danville. 50 Varsity Basketball I When GW came to “Blue Heaven” for the last game of the regular season, we were really fired up. We got revenge by embar¬ rassing the Eagles, 72-46. The victory caused a tie breaker to determine the regular season Western District champion. The game was important and we knew it so we went out and defeated the Eagles and gained an automatic berth in the regional tourney. We still had to play in the district tournament, though. Some people may have looked on this as a formality but we were really fired up because it gave us a chance to win the district championship outright. We beat GW again to win it. The whole school began to get excited during the regional tournament. Everyone had visions of a state championship and we took the first step toward that big basketball dream by defeating Gar-Field, 57-48. We then had to play GW again for the right to advance to the state tournament. We were familiar with the Eagles for this was the sixth time we had faced them. Drip dry. Sammy Smith perspires he vily as an Andrew Lewis opponent gain possession of the ball. Harry Morris and L.F.4?lliott anticipate the coming try for a basket. Varsity Basketball 51 Morris fires. Harry Morris, center, goes up for a shot in the semi-finals state tournament against Petersburg. The Crimson Wave topped the Comets and went on to win the state championship in the finals. Then came Moses and Petersburg We were up for the game and had a great first half but had to withstand a furious GW comeback. We escaped with a narrow 55-52 victory but this win put us in the state tournament against Petersburg and 6’ 11” Moses Malone, the best high school basketball player in the country. It was to be a replay of last year except then we met them in the state finals, not the semi-finals. School spirit reached its peak on the week of the state tournament. Already we were getting jittery. When we left on Thursday, everyone was jubilant and excited. However, we went on the floor and saw thousands of screaming people looking down at us. The butterflies in our stomachs became active and we were getting more nervous all the time. After what seemed like hours, the game finally started. Malone, appearing to be a huge superman, controlled the early part of the game. We fought back and held him to only 19 points, almost 20 below his average, through the combined efforts of Harry Morris, L.F. Elliott and Sammy Smith. In the end though, Moses was just too overpowering and we returned home glum and speechless with a 51-45 defeat. However, our 20-6 record, the second best in the school’s history, surprised everyone. But wait until next year! 52 Varsity Basketball Varsity Basketball 53 Varsity Basketball (Seated) Frankie Watts, O. C. Hailey, Mike Hill, James Smith, Kevin Watson, Stanley Petty (Second Row) Thomas Morris, Kenneth Hudson, Mike Lipford, Lawrence Carter, Stan Bradshaw, Larry Scott (Top Row) Dean Graves, Don Graves, Willie Carrington, Raymond Witcher, Harry Morris, Lewis Elliott, Sam Smith, Coach Don Thompson, Assistant Wayne Lloyd. 1 JV Basketball 1974 Record: 14-4 HCSH Opp T.W. Andrews 64 44 Person County 54 55 Maggie Walker 53 72 56 Reidsville 60 E.C. Glass 75 60 Amherst 51 49 Person County 72 ■ 50 Martinsville 87 I, 74 Amherst 55 45 Andrew Lewis 55 40 T.W. Andrews 56 59 Maggie Walker 58 7 . 96 Andrew Lewis 49 l: 47 GW 57 52 Martinsville 74 64 E.C. Glass 57 51 Reidsville 69 7 58 GW 47 46 We opened the season with an air of uncertainty. Many of us would be playing as a team for the first time and it took a while for us to learn to play as a unit. After an initial win, we lost two consecutive games. We began to wonder. Could we have a winning season? Would we get back on the right track? Our questions were soon answered with a seven game winning streak; everyone made his goal to be first place in the district. Then, suddenly things went sour. No one understood why, but we lost two in a row. The second of these losses was a 96-58 debacle at the hands of Maggie Walker. This was the low point of our season. It took some soul-searching on the part of all the players and coaches to come back the next night and knock off Andrew Lewis, 49-47. Our last game was our most important contest of the year. We were going to face GW and if we defeated them, we would win the Western District JV Championship. In the locker room, it was much quieter than usual. Everyone was really intent on winning this game. Before thousands of screaming fans and after some anxious moments, we nipped GW, 47-46. We were champs. JV basketball. (Bottom) Bill McLaughlin, Larry Burrell, Richard Holt, Charles Roberts, Mark Cassada, (Middle) Terry Ingram, George Woody, Mark Sompayrac, Frank Godbold, (Top) Manager Thomas King, Edward Owen, Lee Wilkinson, Marvin Fallen, Ed Womack, Manager Earl Johnson, Coach Randolph Perry. The team won the Western District title. Comet thief. George Woody steals an Amherst County pass which led to one of many scoring plays for another JV victory. 54 JV Basketball jBlgP ik -| jMpgF ' jsCd ' r. ' Pm ? v.-. l All mine. Marvin Fallen scores two points on a layup after a fast break against the Eagles. Marvin was the season’s high scorer. Game conference. Coach Perry decides to change his strategy at a home game. Players listening are Larry Burrell, Edward Owen, Lee Wilkinson, George Woody, Marvin Fallen, Norman Hill and Frank Godbold. Patience play. Marvin Fallen, Larry Burwell, George Woody and Mark Jackson watch the ball as they wait to pounce for the rebound. Ball scramble. Frank Godbold, guard for the Comets, goes for a layup against GW. The Comets were host to the Eagles. JV Basketball 55 For first Track: (bottom) Ramona Shepard, Iris Boxley, Debra Wallwork, Barbara Chappell, Carlene Conner, (second row) Sandra Hendricks, Doris Chappell, Carolyn Leigh, Janice Logan, Kathy Hubbard, Debra Cole, (third row) Shirley Banks, Coach Francis Mitchell, Mitzi Powell, Diane Banks, Sheryll Barbour, Toni Ross, Katherine Cage, Angela Gerst, Emily Tuck, Melba Delaware, Mrs. Sandra Matthews. gymnastics, Toni Ross 56 Girls’ Sports frock Man, were we excited when Mrs. Mathews told us that for the first time in the school’s history we’d have a girls’ gymnastics team. We’d no longer be only a club or division of the GAA and we would actually compete with other schools. We started practicing in the fall and really worked hard, especially since none of us had ever worked on uneven parallel bars. The girls who had to learn the floor exercise had it rough, too. The basketball team was always running them off the gym floor. We competed against four other schools at three different meets. Each meet was as exciting and as much fun as the first, expecially when we actually placed second in the district meet. Going to the meets was almost as much fun as being in them. However, most of the time in the van was spent telling each other not to be nervous. Then, more good news came for us. Our school was going to have a girls’ track team in the spring and those of us who couldn’t do walkovers or hit a basketball goal could try to run, jump or throw a discus. We did pretty good, too, and we placed second in the district. Betty Strickland schedule Gymnastics Team, (bottom row) Coach Sandra Matthews, Betty Strickland, Carlene Conner, Bridget Guthrie, Grade Boone, (top row) Ramona Shepard, Karen Young, Brenda Young. Girls’ Sports 57 Spunky Basketball Record: 2-5 Amherst HCSH 25 GW 29 E.C. Glass 38 Amherst 24 GW 46 Halifax Academy 39 E.C. Glass 40 Tennis Record: 3-5 Glass HCSH 0 Glass 0 Person Co. 4 GW 0 GW 1 Martinsville 8 Martinsville 7 Person Co. 5 OPP 34 41 53 31 21 23 58 OPP 7 7 5 7 6 1 2 4 Diana Banks pantyhose girls Barbara Cage sweat 58 Girls ’ Sports swap gg® tli | jhm ' 3 ■ Sj jjP mm ' ■ .. ' A §L� Tennis, (bottom row) Wanda Sue Forloines, Kay Satterfield, Barbara Cage, Barbara Regar, Doris Scott, (second row) Katherine Powell, Janet Bradley, Terry Weaver, Donna Walker, Susan Allen, (top row) Coach Ayers, Kelly Rebick, Sally Chappell, Annette Watts, Coach Mitchell, Lai I y Lacy. f v- ¥ , ■ socks Sweat, foul shots, hamburgers and more hamburgers! That’s what I think of when I recall those basketball days. Being the first girls’ basketball team to hit here for quite a while (Girls play basketball? Never!) we really worked hard to prove that we could do a pretty good job. Though our 2-5 record doesn’t sound too impressive, we were pretty good for a bunch of rookies. Those five losses were heartbreaking but all those long practices paid off when we beat GW. The ever-faithful hamburgers after every away game became a little bit sickening and with practice every day we all had to put out some extra effort to keep our grades up but it was worth it. We’d have gladly put up with dozens more hamburgers and practices. Our season started and finished almost before anyone knew we existed, but it was a beginning. It seemed as if by the time we’d recovered from the hamburgers after basketball games, tennis season came and brought with it, you’ll never guess, more of those nutritious little devils. Despite that, we ended up winning more games than we’d ever done before which made us feel pretty good. At the matches, some of us found our¬ selves trying to hit that fuzzy white ball back and forth across the net for more than four hours. But it was fun too, especially when the matches were on pretty days because then a lot of people would come out to watch. I really learned a lot and being part of the team was a great experience for a beginner. Who knows? Maybe next year, we can have supper at a place that sells hot dogs and we might even go undefeated. Sally Chappell Girls’ Sports 59 SPORT School records topple in track season that includes Glass win PRNG Good shot. Cecil Talley lets a shot go in competition in a home outdoor track meet against Webb. The Comets won, 91-45. We had a fine year in track but we didn’t quite win the district. However, we did have a number of notable accomp¬ lishments. We defeated E.C. Glass for the first time in the school’s history and several records were also broken. Earl Barksdale set a new school record in the 440 with a time of 47.8 and also ran the 220 in 21.8 seconds to establish a new mark. Tracy Thomas set a new record in the pole vault with a height of 13’6” and David Pointer ran the 330 intermediate hurdles in 42.1 seconds for a new record. We finished second to GW in the district meet and many of us qualified for the regional and state meets. Earl Barksdale was the only Comet to score at the state meet, placing third in the 440 and fourth in the 220. Earl was also the top runner on the squad with a total of 140 points, making him one of the top track men in the school’s history. HHEHNI 60 Track li I ' la® fcfe t Track 61 Flying leap. In the home GW meet, Earl Barksdale glides to a winning long jump. Earl was the top point maker for the team. Soft Sanding. Mark Wilkerson clears 5’8” in the high jump against GW. Marvin Fallen waits his turn in the same event. Long jump. At Lynchburg College’s gym, Macon Sizemore sails through the air to a win in his event, in an indoor meet. Award winner. Earl Barksdale displays his trophies which he has won while competing as a Comet track star. Earthward bound. Tracy Thomas, holder of the pole vault record at 13’6”, practices his jurnp. John Griffin, another vaulter, catches the pole. Jumping duo. David roint oars over me hurdle against his brother Conrad (left) in practice. David set a new school record in the 330 intermediate hurdles in a later meet. Boys’ outdoor track: (bottom row) Lacy King, Dwight Muse, Macon Sizemore, David Avery, Cecil Coleman, Corbin Barbour, Darius Brooks (middle row) Paul Sydnor, William Younger, David Pointer, Tracy Thomas, Mark Wilkerson, Wayne Claiborne, James Brame, Clint Davis, (top row) Head Coach Bristol Martin, Leo Ferguson, Cecil Talley, Marvin Fallen, John Griffin, Earl Barksdale, Nelson Kirby, Johnny Miller, Cleveland Williams, Coach Ronnie Ramsey SPORTSr PRING 62 Track Barksdale runs in Atlanta Classic John Griffin was the leading scorer in the field events and was one of the seven squad members to participate in the state meet. The others, in addition to Barksdale, were Marvin Fallen, Mark Wilkerson, Cleveland Williams, Darius Brooks and Nelson Kirby. We had one first in the regional meet John Griffin won the pole vault with a height of 1 2’6”. Ear! Barksdale got a second and a fourth and Cleveland Williams and Darius Brooks both got thirds. Overall, we placed seventh in regional competition. In addition to all his other honors, Earl Barksdale participated in the Atlanta Classic. Here, competing against some of the top runners in the Southeast, he was a member of the mile relay team which placed first. You know, the nice thing about track is that it gives an individual a chance to do his best. Mike that. Webb Martinsville Amherst Webb GW GW E.C. Glass 43 69 62 Ronnie Rose Invitational 4th Maynard Clayton Invitational 5th Western District 2nd Northwest Regionals 7th Determined shot. Brooks Byerly gathers strength for a supreme effort in a home contest against Martinsville. The Comets took the meet, 88-43. Track 63 You’re out. There is no question about this call in a home game as catcher Terry Dickey awaits a Person County runner. Back in a hurry. In a home game against E.C. Glass, Nookie Green proves to be too quick for the Hllltopper pitcher. Trie Comets showed quickness too as they rolled over Glass, 11-1. 64 Baseball Championship dream ends when baseball team drops three in a row Western District champs! It seemed possible after season-opening wins over Martinsville and Person County, But after these victories, things got rough. We lost three in a row and this killed our dream. Our spirits dropped after these losses and the rest of the season was spent struggling to a 7-6 record. Nookie Green was our top batsman with an average of .361 and he was followed by Terry Dickey with a .359. Our pitching was led by Jeff Wallace and Bobby Medley. Wallace had the best record but Medley made the most appearances and posted a 3-3 ledger with a 1.96 ERA. Barry Powell, who hit two homers, won the MVP Award. Baseball team, (bottom row) O.C. Hailey. Terry Dickey, Nookie Green, Bobby Medley, Everette Nichols, Mike Watts, (second row) Willie Petty, Wesley Dismuke, Alvin Dismuke, Pee Wee Bales, Frankie Watts, Steve Zickefoose, (top row) Brother Johnson, Coach Joe Hyatt, Greg Llewellyn, John Simmons, Kenneth Hudson, Barry Powell, Jeff Wallace, Coach Tyrone Powell, Keith Stokes. Concentrated chew. Coach Joe Hyatt and assistant coach Tyrone Powell have their minds taken off their chewing tobacco by a ball hit high into right field in a home game with Amherst County. Baseball 1974 Record: 7-6 Martinsville 8 4 Person County 3 0 E.C. Glass 4 10 Amherst 0 5 Amherst 4 6 Nottaway 7 3 Lynchburg College Frosh 2 1 Lynchburg College Frosh 1 11 GW 4 6 E.C. Glass 11 1 Martinsville 2 3 GW 9 6 Person County 9 0 Baseball 65 When I first had any notion of being on the tennis team, I thought I wouldn’t get to play at all. Though I had heard so many good things about Coach Vanney, I couldn’t see how he could improve my game enough for me to compete. Something else I hadn’t realized about the tennis teams in our district was how strong they were. Although we had a good team, E.C. Glass and GW completely domi¬ nated our matches. Those two schools have more courts than we do and a larger program. They even play tennis all year round in community facilities. Because our tennis program was still young, my inexperience didn’t keep me out of the matches completely. In fact, I played in several doubles matches. I was very fortunate to join the team when I did because we had several good players like Steve Green and Jeff Lee that I could learn from. I guess everything paid off because our season’s record was the best in the school’s history. Follow through. Steve Green reaches up and over, while serving a powerful shot in a match against Person [County. Steve was the Number 1 man on the team. PRING Tennis team serves up best record in school ' s history { 1-LlL Tennis team: (kneeling) Jeff Lee, Keith Joyce, Ricky Rowland Kenneth Guill, (standing) Jim Hagood, Marshall Rowland, Steve Green, Jeff Joseph and Coach Tom Vanney. 66 Boys’ Tennis SPORT Boys’ Tennis 67 . . mi ., HHH Amsterdam Avenue. While in New York for the CSPA Convention, senior Tracey Thomas finds a deserted street in which to act naturally. People might have thought it was a dull year but it really wasn’t. Know what I mean? Yeah, who would have imagined that Latin Clubbers would be touring Rome Easter Sunday, journalists riding San Francisco cable cars in the spring and band members tooting their horns in Tennessee in mid-April? And remember those crazy reports on poetry in Mrs. Conner’s class. “And those plays in Baggett’s speech. And the lobby displays. And the roll-overs in gymnastics. And the frogs in biology. And the — Well, it wasn’t all routine, was it? ' , ' NSV- n Y A, ' IIIIWlllli i ' Salty swim. Virginia Beach, invaded by 40 football players, hosted the Halifax team overnight for the First Colonial game Two players test the waves. Academics Divider 69 ‘ ' Leatfiing leaps wSlls of School for’ wSrld “Who was it that said travel was broadening?” “I don’t know, but he must have had Halifax County Senior High in mind. Some student group was always going somewhere.” “Yeah, learning stretched from Halifax to Rome.” “Hey, man, ain’t that the truth! Just considering the band alone, they did a right good bit of roaming the state of Virginia and even some tra¬ veling out of state.” “You’re right. Those band members got to Richmond to the Tobacco Festival and 1 wouldn’t have minded being on that Knoxville trip.” “And other travellers in¬ cluded that bunch of 11 th and 12th graders who toured D.C.” “Hey, ya know what? I think I’ll broaden my mind some too next year. Maybe I can even go to New York with Mr. Fitz and his journalism troops.” “Ya know, there’s a lot more to attending school than going to a brick building in Halifax County. A whole lot more.” 70 Traveling 1 ' 11 1 1 i Ny r 1 . rw m | if m - OOlC G N H( NGtO Beach bums. Varsity football team members tackled Virginia Beach as well as the gridiron during their overnight stay at First Colonial. Panda pop. Just returned from the government classes’ tour of Washington, D.C., Mitzi Duncan advertises for the zoo. Captions for opposite page 1. Marching musicians. The Comet band and Comettes represent Halifax County in the Dogwood Arts Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee. 2. Doin’ their thing. Occupying four lanes, the band performs before the judges in Tennessee. 3. Sixty-four legs. Standing at attention, Comettes and flag girls display the precision which entitled them to march in this parade. 4. Hanging on. Junior Bee Edmunds finds standing room only on the New York subway on her way to the CSPA convention at Columbia University. 5. Yackety sax. Comette Molly Carr tries to impress Wilfred Stanfield with her saxophone playing ability. 6. Knoxville patience. Band members and friends Jack Daniels and Carl Newton wait for the parade to begin. Traveling 71 Naples landscape. Looking from the upper story of their hotel, Latin students viewed the seaport town of Naples. Touring Pompeii. Mr. Gary Waynick, Kim Henderson and Nick DeCarmen wander through the ruins of Pompeii while touring Italy. Rome bound. In the Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C., Mr. Gary Waynick looks around to make sure he has as many passengers as he started out with. Captions for opposite page 1. Cracking columns. Taking in the old as well as the new, club members visit an ancient temple at Paestum. 2. Grubbing in Naples. Holding a Grub Day while in Naples, Susan Pruett models her American style clothing. 3. Inquisitive traveler. Howard Suit checks the itinerary for his Roman holiday while awaiting his plane at Dulles Airport. 4. Roman culture. Near the site of the Temple of Apollo, students listen to the guide describing Roman life. 5. Memory lane. Thinking about the trip, Tina Haire wonders whether she has ever been to Rome or if it was only a dream. 72 Traveling “Hey, Mr, Waynick, do we get to stop in England?” “Quit kidding me. Is pizza Italian or American?” “Are you sure it’s a 500 lire to a dollar, or is it 500 dollars to a lire?” With an occasional cry of “Rome or bust!” 18 students plus an overworked chaperone left for a routine-busting Easter vacation in supposedly sunny Italy, The tour, spon¬ sored by the American Latin Club, sent a bus load of Virginia students on a ten- day tour of Rome, Naples, Capri, Tivoli and Pompeii. “Man, look at those ruins. Shame the Romans didn’t have aluminum siding.” “What am I eating, anyway?” “How much ice-cream did you say you bought?” “My bathroom has twelve- feet high double doors.” “Who stole the heads off these statues?” An educational field trip, this sojourn was so much fun that no one even thought of classes and cer¬ tainly everyone wanted to stay. Travel, exotic food and drink, romance, beautiful scenery and late hours made a sad trip back to classes and school routine. “How much extra credit did we get for the Latin trip, Mr. Waynick?” “Shut up.” Traveling 73 SAT 30,000 ft. high in the air somewhere between San Francisco and South Boston: Boy, am I tired. Only my ears are ringing and aching so badly I can’t sleep.” These stewardesses are what’s keeping me awake. Everytime I fall asleep someone taps me on my shoulder and offers me a Coke.” The trip was really exciting, don’t you think? Staying at the Hilton, visiting Fisherman’s Wharf, eating at Chinatown and touring Muir Woods are adventures we’ll never forget” Meeting all those people from states such as Pennsylvania and Oregon was an experience as was winning the Herff Jones Cita¬ tion for Excellence for the 73 yearbook.” “Don’t forget our shopping sprees. We really needed another plane to carry all our purchases home.” The stewardess did comment that we must surely have bought out San Francisco.” “The cable cars were fun to ride although they were a little crowded.” “A little! All the way to Fisherman’s Wharf a man’s elbow felt cemented into my side!” But now I see it’s time to fasten our seat belts and say goodby to San Francisco until another time cause we’re coming in for a landing.” 74 Traveling Woodland trail. Students Katherine Powell, Janet Bradley, Beth Riddle, Kitty Maxwell, Donna Vassar, Laily Lacy, and Beth Nelson (seated) find a bench to rest in the Muir Woods. Fun sketch. Streetside artists attract Easterners’ attention, and Kitty Maxwell takes advantage of “Pepper’s” abilities. Captions for opposite page 1. Cable cars. Waiting to board the Powell and Hyde Cable car, the delegates dig into pockets for another quarter. 2. Lonely island. While touring the city, the group viewed fishing boats and Alcatraz Island from Fisherman’s Wharf. 3. Rest stop. Journalism students Donna Vassar, Katherine Powell and Janet Bradley deplane in Huntsville, Alabama, before continuing their flight to San Francisco. 4. Symbol for a city. Cable cars “say” San Francisco as much as the Golden Gate Bridge. Delegates found them crowded but fun to ride. 5. Sight seeing. After exploring the many shops of Ghirardelli Square, Beth Nelson and Janet Bradley marvel at the Golden Gate Bridge. 6. Side tracked. While walking from the cable car to the Cannery, the group stops to watch sidewalk musicians and flower peddlers. Traveling 75 ‘DiSplayTng Walls of art. Students view the senior high display at the annual spring art show. Both the junior and senior high participate in the show. Santa ' s stores. DE students Judy Church and Debbie Burton display the DE banner which they made for the Christmas parade. DE members encourage shopping at home. 76 Displaying Bulletin boards. Mary Ann Anderson and Kim Nichols complete their display on one of 20 such bulletin boards in the school. Rolls of paper. Trying to decide which color they will use, Deborah Morgan and Teresa Fallen cut into a roll for a project. “If I have to cut out one more letter for this bulletin board, I’m gonna hemorrhage. Who looks at ’em anyway?” “I do. When old Motor Mouth drones on and on in lecture, you can look at the bulletin board. Some are clever.” “Yeah. Oh, darn, I broke another fingernail on that thumb tack.” “I don’t see how the Art Department does it. They’re making displays all the time. Did you go to the art show Sunday? It was fantastic. I didn’t know we had so many talented people in school.” “And not just in art. DE, ICT and FFA are always hauling in honors for their work. They’ve got more gold in their trophy cases than the government has in Fort Knox.” “Think we’ll win a prize for this bulletin board?” “Don’t know. Now that we’ve finished, I’m not so sure those hot pink letters look so good on that orange background.” Bulletin boards require energy, color sense, time, fingernails HALIFAX COUNTY Art lovers. Occupying both walls and the floor, the junior high display adds to the spring show in the high school’s gym. Trophies and ribbons. Future farmers David Good, Bill Crews, Nathan Good, David Slabach and teacher Mr. Wayne Palmer show their trophies and ribbons which they earned as members of the Livestock judging Team. Displaying 77 Catalogue discovery. Mike Ingrain searches through the log-and-parts manual at his job at E.J. Wyatt Chevrolet in South Boston. Hospital reflections. Gus Miller has the job of cleaning test tubes as part of his training as lab technican at Halifax Community. I s Medical hook-up. Sharon Cranford adjusts the EKG cables on a patient at the South Boston Clinic, her training station. 78 Training Money counter. Connie Hudson trains as a bank teller at Fidelity in Halifax. She works part time and is a student part time. 0 nr yi 1 mining ■ . „ Own spending money, chance to meet people attract student workers “Hey, are you goin’ to the Snowball Dance this year?” “No, I’ve got to work. I have a job after school since S ’m taking DE.” The first student sighed, “Me too, only I’m in ICT. i like the money I earn, but it sure cuts into school functions like assemblies and sports events.” “Yeah, 1 know. I don’t have as much time for school life as I used to. I even had to give up going out for cheerleading. Not enough time. I hated that but my job is very important to me.” “Some of my friends have the same problem. My boy friend couldn’t go out for football this season. We still try to get to as many games as we can but sometimes we just can’t make it. Why do you take DE?” “To earn my own spending money mostly. I also like meeting people and the feeling of independence a job gives me.” “I guess that’s why most students enroll in these programs. I take ICT for those same reasons, as well as to prepare for full time work after gradua¬ tion. It’s hard to beat on-the-job training when you get paid for it.” “The programs have their merits but ! still wish sometimes I could go to things like that Snowball Dance without asking the boss for the night off.” Construction worker. Gary Jones receives on-the- job training at the Jimmy Hite Construction Co. Gary is one of the VICA Club officers. Training 79 “I’ve got butterflies, do you?” “Yes!” “The curtain will soon go up and I’ll have to play that clarinet solo. My reed is as dry as my throat. Is yours?” “Yes!” “Can you see Mr. Wall? Is he as ner¬ vous as we are about the first perfor¬ mance of David Powell’s composition?” “Yes!” “Oh, golly! I wish I’d practiced last night rather than having gone to Walter’s. Don’t you?” “Yes.” “Do you guess the chorus goes into panic like we do before their spring con¬ cert?” “Yes.” “Good grief! There goes the curtain. It’ll be o.k. after that first note, won’t it?” “Yes.” “Hey! Listen to that applause. Makes it all worthwhile, doesn’t it?” “Yes, indeed!” Allegro maestoso 3 i [a; r - f-i -f f f i i f n l -Mr- i A— W fh- m f A ifciA m Solo. canUUrile Female flutist. High, clear pitches are heard as senior Susan Clark masters her flute at the last band concert of the year. Male vocals. Bass and tenor voices ring from the male section of the concert choir as the entire choir performs at its May concert. ‘ Performing 80 Performing % Boogie woogie bugle boy. Tooting his horn during a concert, Larry Martin shows his skill as a trumpet player. Performing 81 Making music. Charlie McCormick plays a tune on his bass clarinet during the spring band concert. Reeds get as dry as throats do before the blue curtain goes up on the spring concert. Yes, indeed! t Comette must run lap around goal post when she goes left and the rest of the corps goes right “You know, I bet they don’t even think about it.” “Who doesn’t think about what?” “The audience at a football game half-time show and standing along the sidewalks during parades. Pro¬ bably most of them don’t know how much effort goes into a routine.” “Yeah, I’ve thought about that too. I wonder if they consider how many hours of practice both during study hall and after school goes into creating and learning a rou¬ tine.” “Probably not I didn’t know much about the Comettes before I became one. I like Comettes; the people in it and what we do, if we just didn’t have to run those laps around the (Continued on the next page). Musical fingers. Bill Murray, Anne Benassi and Susan Matze eye their director during the band’s spring concert in the gym. 82 Performing Magic melodies. Harmonizing voices from the sopranos in the concert choir fill the gym for the annual spring concert. Half-time routine. Formed in an “H”� Comettes concentrate on their performance before a large Homecoming crowd. football field. It seems that every time we make a mistake or run our mouth too much, it’s ‘Once around the goal post!’ ” Well at least I’m losing weight.” How did you do last game? Did you mess up any? I don’t think I did; at least, I certainly hope not!” “For a while there I couldn’t re¬ member what! did after the first set of arms in the second song but then luckily I remembered. What’s your favorite part about the routine?” My favorite part happens after the routine is over when the tension and nervousness is relieved by the approval of our show,” Me too. But that’s a close second with going afterwards to the concession stand for a drink and popcorn!” Vocal harmony. Performing for the last time, choir members raise their voices in the final number at the spring concert. Homecoming marches. The drill corps leads the way for the band in the Homecoming parade down South Boston’s Main Street. Performing 83 Black on Blacks. Adele Farmer explains Black History Week to a group of interested students during an assembly honoring the week. Classroom cut-up. Using one of his many tricks to persuade students to work on the yearbook, Mr. R. J. Fitz invites students, staffers or anybody who can type into room 1 64. Money raisers. Boston Continentals Wayne Conner, Marvin Jones, Gary Holt, Mike Johnson, Steve Lowery and Beckwith Crawley perform before the student body in an effort to raise money for the United Fund. Award winners. Mike Williams, Debra Burton, Jeanie Throckmorton, Valerie McCraw, Les Powell and John Scheir excel as workers as well as students. These special awards were given at the Annual DE Banquet which honors those who have outstanding DE records. 84 Performing Classroom performances run gamut from winks to bluffed reports to tests Test jitters. Her performance on Miss Riley’s English test w:!! show Sandra Wooden how much she has learned during the year. “Hey there! How’s your day going?” “Oh, so-so mediocre so far.” “Wanta have some fun? In our next class i’ll show you some actors in performance.” “Huh!” “Wei!, like when a student comes in tardy, have you ever noticed how they try to get off the hook? Some beg, some try to act sick, some are even serious in their excuses, it’s their performance.” “I think I know what ’cha mean. Like how a student sometimes tries to bluff a history book report. He’ll get up, say three facts out of the encyclopedia and then put a story around it. He keeps repeating the three facts over and over. And he always tries to sit down before the teacher can think of any questions to ask.” “That’s right And there’s a couple of lovebirds in every class, too, I believe. You’ll see the girl wink and then the guy will smile when a date is being made silently during English class sometimes.” “Of course, there are some actual actors. I mean, like teachers trying to explain something. Or somebody giving a research speech. Even while you’re taking a test, without realizing it, you’re actually an actor!” “That’s right. It all takes skill, whether already developed or in the process. After a while, you can even tell who are the real actors and who’s just acting to cover their act” “Man, that’s really something.” “If you start getting bored again, just sit back and watch the show. And don’t forget. . . .” “1 know! When the tardy bell rings the curtain rises.” I (| Performing 85 Editors discover filling eight page bi-weekly paper not always easy One please. Reaching for the latest issue of the “Star,” Bridget Guthrie waits while Teresa Fallen fumbles for the correct change. “What in the world can we do for stories this week? There is absolutely nothing happening.” “Well, we can always find something. Somebody can write up a long article on that horrible snake assembly Wednesday. That has to be one of the worst things I’ve ever attended but I’ll do anything to get out of chemistry. Ha, we had a lab scheduled for that day.” “Somebody can do a story on the yearbook. Scheduled time of arrival, that sort of thing.” “Why don’t we do a student opinion on the lunches?” “Ooh, those lunches .” 1 ! “Somebody has to think they’re good.” “Let’s get on with if.” “Why don’t we do a feature on students and alcohol. I saw some guy stagger into school the other day. I really shouldn’t have laughed but when he ran into the water fountain and fell over, I about died. Some teacher came along and dragged him to the office,” “If not anything else, this “Star” is going to have a wide conglomeration of stories. Too bad we didn’t get a picture of that guy.” 86 Publications Three of a kind. Womens’ Lib takes over as Katherine Powell, “Haliscope”; Pam Satterfield, “Galaxy” and Annette Duncan, “Star” are the first all women editors of the school’s publications. Getting ready. Melba Delaware, Sharon Humphrey and Mercedes DeShazo prepare the last issue of the Star” to be mailed to out-of-town subscribers. Timely work. Helen Russell, Janet Jordan and Caroline Harrell find that time-consuming work is necessary to write Haliscope” copy. Publications 87 Yearbook workers. Joseph Gwathney crops pictures for the football pages as Sandra McDowell types the copy on layout sheets. Opinions. Jean Bane, “Star” reporter, interviews] Frank Lutz and Andy Ferreil for their opinion ] of the energy crisis while Anne Edmunds works] on a layout for the yearbook. I Night talk topics include yearbook magazine, pizza “Well, Charles, are you ready for another long night working on the paper?” “Are you kidding, Annette? We worked on the thing last night until one a.m. I hope tonight is a little better. Those pizzas are beginning to get to me.” “Charles, shame on you! If we want to continue winning Medalist ratings for the “Star,” then we have to sacrifice something. My teachers don’t like it any more than yours. In fact, Mrs. Conner is getting down right hostile.” “Hey, I thought that the 73 “Haliscope” was terrific (you noticed my pages of course -the inside front pages and back pages). I sometimes find it hard to believe that HCSH has a yearbook which has won the “Trendsetter Award” for two years in a row. At least we’ve done something that nobody else Star editors. A break from writing heads finds Charles Fuller and Kick Farrell on the landing opposite the journalism room. “I certainly hope the 74 “Haliscopes” make it here sooner next year than the 73 “Haliscopes” did this year. The “Galaxy arrived at a good time this year. You know, the poetry in it was pretty good. They (editors and staff) must have worked on it extremely hard. It is difficult to believe that people around her e Will work.” “What did you mean by that last statement, Annette?” “Be quiet and start laying out your page!” 88 Publications It! Summer chores. Writing captions, designing pages and fitting copy occupy Janet Bradley, Katherine Powell and Sally Chappell in July. Convinced. Mitzi Gravitt is a pretty good saleswoman thinks Mr. A. R. Via, who buys an ad for his jewelry store to be placed in an issue of the “Star.” Publications 89 Math problem. Rodney Long attacks another geometry proof in Mrs. Kathryn Wilson’s fourth period PSC class, an advanced math section. G Pi€’paring “I want to be a secretary, but, gosh, how I hate doing those typing exercises. My hands get a permanent cramp from peck¬ ing at those keys! ” “Oh, well, at least you’ll be able to get that term paper typed for Mrs. Conner, even if you can’t be Speedy Gonzalez on the typewriter.” “Hope Mrs. Akers doesn’t give a quiz on that shorthand homework we had last night I didn’t have time to do it because I had to work on my sculpture for art.” “Did you read that selection from ‘Morte D’Arthur’ last night? It’s hard reading that stuff in Medieval English, trying to decipher a modern paraphrase out of it so it’s understandable.” “You should have been in speech class last week. Helen’s speech on what Thanksgiving is was great. Her rendition of a reformed drunk’s Thanks¬ giving had everyone in class crying!” Costly error. Joni Joseph hurries to correct a mistake while Linda Lantz concentrates on typing quickly as well as correctly. 90 Preparing Skills students learn in classrooms range from typing, shorthand to giving speeches Class gems. Debra Davis and George Collins work together in art class at one of the artistic crafts, jewelry making. Goggle-eyed attention. James Irby steadies his ruler so he can mark off a piece of leather for his project in industrial arts class. Preparing 91 V ' ' ' V,; , ' -■•... . -■■ ■-■ . . .. ■ ' • ' « ' .. $ Wpe, Swan balance. Bridget Guthrie practices a gymnastic routine on the uneven bars in preparation for district competition. Box decoration. Eunice Slayton concentrates on the position of a flower to create a decoupage to present in the art show. 92 Preparing Chemical reaction. Decolorizing brown sugar by using bone black is the experiment that Phillip Richardson is performing in consumer chemistry. ! Mallet and chisel. Fred Bowes chisels plugs from his project in woodworking. The next procedure is to sand it for a smooth surface. “Doesn’t doing those stunts on the uneven parallel bars and the balance beam everyday make you sore?” “Sure, but practicing them every single day helps me get better and more skilled in performing them. And I’m liable to make fewer mistakes.” “Well, there’s one thing I’m good at. In home ec. I can make a pretty darn good souffle and bake a beauti¬ ful strawberry shortcake. I even made the dress I wore to the Homecoming dance.” “I’ll agree with you on that. I just wish that I could have taken indus¬ trial arts.” “What on ea rth for?” “Because, dummy, in industrial arts, you learn to work with metal and make things with wood. For instance, I could make my own earrings and then, I could make Mom that mahogany bookcase she’s always wanted.” “Yeah, I guess that would be nice.” Skills can be practical as dressmaking, fancy as souffles, useful as carpentry Child play. While studying a child development unit in home ec., Debra Davis plays with Alonza and Ramon Clark, grandchildren of Mrs. Addie Ewell, who also visited the class. Preparing 93 m m f Hard research. Mark Day finds sources for his English 12 term paper in the library. Juniors were exempt from term papers but seniors were not. 94 Missing c7VliSSing Term papers for juniors, exams play disappearing act in classes Irene Waller “Are you jiving?” “No exams! Great!” “Say, let me see your math note¬ book.” “What math notebook?” “Whaddya mean ‘what math notebook?’ I mean exactly what I said ya stupid junior. Ain’tcha got your math notebook with ya?” “Foot no, man! Why take notes? After all, we ain’t got exams anymore, so why have a math notebook?” “But what are ya gonna do when test time comes? Whatcha gonna study from? “What’s the sweat? I’ll get by. As long as I don’t have exams to wrestle with, I’ll pass. . . barely.” “One of my teachers predicted this. She said that without exams students would pay less attention in class. They could pass the subject without putting out as much effort as what they would have to otherwise with exams.” “Aw, man, “So what?” only a credit, so why worry about learning anything?” “Golly, is that ever a dumb thing to say! What do ya think you’re at school for anyway?” “Good grief. The teachers don’t seem all that upset about no exams. At least they don’t have to write up the dull things. Or grade them even. The only missing thing which teachers do seem to be upset with is the juniors not having to write term papers.” “Yeah. No term papers... I ' m only a sophomore but even I was happy to hear about that.” “Well, a lot of seniors weren’t. They yell that it’s unfair for them to do them as juniors and seniors and us juniors not having to do them.” “So what?” “Well, I have an English notebook be¬ cause some of the teachers are forcing us juniors to write ‘mini-term papers’. They say that we need to know the funda¬ mentals of writing a term paper.” “Don’t sound so sad, man. Look at it this way: you win some and you lose some.” “What’s that suppose to mean?” “Foot, if I know, but I think in winning the no-exam and no term paper issue, I’ve also lost something.” Missing 95 DiSSecting DiSecting Frogs aren ' t the only things cut up in class; what about angles and ' friends ' ? Instrumental math. Tee Whitlow finds the need for a third hand while bisecting angles in Mrs. Wilson’s geometry class. End of the line. Working steadily at geometry, Rebecca Beverly uses her ruler to draw a straight line. 96 Dissecting, Bisecting “Eeeeeek! Does she really expect me to touch that frog? What about warts!” Hey, stupid, you bisect an angle with a compass not a knife. What were you trying to do, dissect it?” “What am I going to do now? He’s staring a hole in me. I can’t rip him up if he’s looking.” “Somebody please help me bisect this line or I’m going to have a nervous break¬ down.” “I don’t have anything against that poor little frog. I just can’t cut him to shreads.” “I don’t understand why this is important. I can take a ruler and bisect it lots quicker anyway.” “I could dissect them with no trouble if it wasn’t for this gross smell of formaldehyde.” “I’m starving and bisecting this angle reminds me of a piece of pie. When’s the bell going to ring?” “I wonder if the teacher will let me take the frog legs home so my mom can cook’em.” “I’m sorry I insulted you, but I’ve been bisecting and dissecting so long all I can do is make cuts. Talk time. Before class begins Joni Joseph, Betsy Henderson and Mitzi Duncan “cut” classmates as they gossip about weekend activities they have heard about. Exposed. Biology class gives David Boswell a chance to observe first hand the body functions of a frog. Worms were also dissected in class. Dissecting, Bisecting 97 L% � m Innocent fingerprints. Medical Careers Cluh member Vicki Roller investigates the Health Careers Fair in Chapel Hill, N.C. energy and the lack of it Club energy ran hot and cold. Hot when members had something to work for like the Homecoming Parade. Cold when Club Days were concerned with routine matters. It all goes to show that students will burn tons of energy when there is a reason but display a noticeable lack of it when there is no goal. Surveys, polls and interviews all uncovered the same result. When Club Day was spaced out to every other month and when the energy crisis scuttled the Spring Fair, interest in clubs measured zilch. But there was a ray of hope for club energy. When the Youth for Christ meetings faltered, people banded together informal¬ ly during lunch to sing religious folk songs. Where there’s a will there’s a way. And energy. Candy canes and stockings. Santa Claus (Woody Bane) offers SCA President Mike McDowell his pick from the goodies in his sack. Area children were entertained by an SCA-sponsored Santa and elves. Club Divider 99 100 Clubs ' Energy shortage ' kills Club Day Energy was in short supply. The president called for thermostats to be lowered to 68 . Lines formed at 6:30 a.m. at many gas stations. And Halifax County Sen¬ ior High experienced a simi¬ lar energy program too. It occurred most often on Club Day. The Club Day energy short¬ age developed like the na¬ tion’s energy crisis. There were warnings, but few realiy listened. Many felt there wasn’t any reason to become concerned about any¬ thing yet. On the first Club Day, 33 clubs met and elected officers. It was a routine Club Day. But as several more Club Days came Jiving. Charlie Adams sets a torrid pace with his soul songs at the last dance sponsored by the SCA. Most beautiful. The blue and white float constructed by ICT club members won the “most beautiful” award in the Homecoming parade. and passed, interest of the students dwindled. The con¬ cern was about to begin. The first action taken to conserve the students’ small supply of “Club Day interest” energy was to change the monthly meetings to every other month. However, several club presidents and sponsors felt this hurt the clubs rather than helped them. Miss Brenda Little, sponsor of the Future Home¬ makers of America Club, said, “With meetings only once every other month, there wasn’t enough time for the club to carry out all the business discussions.” The Distributive Educa¬ tion Club also had the same complaint about the meetings. However, Mr. David Lawson, sponsor of the Current Events Club, felt that his club hadn’t suffered much from the change of meetings. He noted that “each meeting has been an asset no matter how many times we met.” Some clubs did meet times other than Club Day. The Arts and Crafts Club ' Once every other month was not enough time for our club business. ' met in the morning before school a few times. How¬ ever, Kim Nichols, pres¬ ident, said, “I was very surprised at the people who showed up at the first meeting; it was one of the biggest Art Clubs we have ever had. After I became president, though, I found that most of the people who had joined did so because they wouldn’t have to go to group guidance and a large majority were, therefore, disinterested.” The Medical Careers Club, however, met after school because of the members’ interest. Some of the Medical Careers Club members were also in the Medical Explorers Club. The Explorers Club, sponsored by Mr. Harold Brown, was not a school club, but rather it was a division of the Boy Scouts of America. The Medical Careers Club was more active t han the other clubs because it worked with an active outside group. Yet, if the once- every-other month Club Day ritual wasn’t enough to break down the active clubs’ morale, the cancel¬ lation of the fall and spring festivals all but destroyed them. Many clubs depended upon the festivals to provide money for their empty treasuries. DE and ICT Clubs used the money for contests, banquets and other annual and special events; and this year without the extra funds (Please turn the page.) Lunchtime religion. A dedicated group of students and teachers often got together during lunch to sing and discuss religious topics. Clubs 101 CLUB CRISIS ' Top award. For the sixteenth year in a row the FFA chapter has won the State Rural Safety Council Award. Mr. Elmo Dawson, state chairman, presents the honor to David Slabach, Mike McDowell and Louis Ingram. ‘Without the festival, clubs had nothing to look to. ' from the festival, they found they were running short on finances. FHA also realized the need for earnings from the festival. Usually the cash earned is used to help finance trips of members to FHA summer camp. This year, though, the club felt a strain on their budget with no extra money from the festival’s usual profits. The Medical Careers Club, revealed co-president Sharon Graves, lacked money in the treasury to pay for the costs of their Home¬ coming float. I n order to pay this debt, the club got together rags and buckets and plenty of Windex to wash windows of a South Boston citizen. Their earnings paid for the float and gave the club a little something in the treasury. Carolyn Good, National Honor Society president, felt that the cancellation of the festivals hurt practically all clubs. “Without the festival, the clubs didn’t have anything to discuss at their meetings. And this was the only way for the clubs to put any money into their treasuries.” But with no fall or Official pose. SCA officers are Katherine Powell, sergeant-at-arms; Janet Bradley, reporter; Marvin Ballou, treasurer; Debra Holt, secretary and Sandra Pointer, vice- president. The SCA met bi-weekly. 102 Clubs spring festivals and fewer meetings, some clubs still struggled along. High¬ lights varied from the in¬ terests of the members to the interests of some sponsors. Some people admitted to joining clubs so they wouldn’t have to go to group guidance. Senior Dwight Smith joined the Medical Careers Club so he wouldn’t have to attend group guidance and also because he had a “very slight bit of interest in the medical field.” However, he was disappointed because the club did not meet his initial expectations. Susan Weatherford joined the same club out of true interest, but her interest faded when the club didn’t do anything that non-members of the Medical Explorers could join in on. The same reason — not desiring to attend group guidance — found Sharon Foster in the Shutterbug Club. Sharon had joined that particular club since she thought she would learn techniques in working in photography. She, too, was disappointed the same as Dwight and Susan had been. Sophomore Andy Ferrell was also one of the many students who was dis¬ appointed in the club he had joined. Andy felt that the lack of energy was in the members, not in the sponsor. “The sponsor, (Please turn the page.) Think time. The lack of interest in clubs leads SCA President Mike McDowell to worry about club plans. Clubs 103 104 Clubs CLUB CRISIS ' ' We did nothing. Soul unlimited. Bands were a big feature in the Shutterbugs Club Talent Show. The “Electrified Turning Points” play for their fans. Latin defender. Lee Wilkinson, garbed in Roman splendor, guards Comet territory on the Latin Club’s float in the Homecoming parade. nothing at all. ' “Miss Julia Tuck tried to make the club interesting,” Andy stated, “but there was a lack of interest in the members. We did nothing, nothing at all. In fact,” he continued, “if you made a nomination for the most inactive club, the County History Club would be number one on the list.” Though many were dis¬ appointed in the clubs they joined, some were truly delighted in the club they were members of and partic¬ ipated actively in the meetings. At the Inter-Club Council meetings, SCA vice- president and head of the ICC, Sandra Pointer, felt that participation of the clubs this year had been better than last year. There were more people in clubs than in group guidance, Big honor. National Honor Society membership thrills Patsy Yeatts as Joan Guthrie pins her in assembly. Realistic display. The FFA fills the lobby showcase with hope for the future during national FFA Week. whereas last year most students chose to go to study halls rather than join in clubs.” Sandra revealed that many club presidents expressed a strong desire for the monthly meetings instead of the once every other month system. Also, many complaints came in when the Fail Festival was postponed because of a calendar conflict with a scheduled practice basketball game (which in turn was cancelled also) and the cancellation of the Spring Festival be¬ cause of a national energy crisis that hit full force. Distributive Education Club president Les Powell was also happy over the club members’ active participa¬ tion this past year. “Our motto was ‘Don’t just join, join in’,” Les said, “and I felt that everybody in the DE Club did just that. We had a better, more successful club year; we’ve accomplished more this year than in past years. And this year we had many district winners and even a state winner in the district and state contests.” Les believed one reason for the success of the clubs was the DE officers’ meetings which he called often. Activities were then planned to keep the members busy and their interests high. Leader of the Youth for Christ, Betty Solomon, also felt that their club had enjoyed a very successful year. “I feel that our club was more successful than other clubs. We had guest speakers at our meetings. Also, we had meetings, actually group sessions, open to all interested students. These sessions were enjoyed by the students who attended, I’m sure.” Terry Dickie and Frankie Watts, members of the Lettermen’s Club, felt the (Please turn the page.) Clubs 105 CLUB CRISIS ' year had been filled with a lot of plans “that we never could get to because we always were too busy.’’ The main plan was the club’s hope to repair the high school track. Frankie and Terry both agreed that the year could have been a lot better if the fall or spring festival had been held. The Latin Club, led by president Tee Whitlow, also experienced a very success¬ ful and enjoyable year. “The club started out small with 48 members,” mention¬ ed Tee, “but by the end of the year we had 72 members. Thirty-eight of these 72 attended the club’s high¬ light of the year — the Vir¬ ginia High School Classical League convention in Roanoke. The 72 members is a big jump in club enrollment when com¬ pared to last year’s high point of 14 members.” Tee also believed participation was better than last year. Club meetings contained many business discussions on Roanoke and Rome trips and even a skit performed by Latin II students. Highlights of the clubs varied with club size. The Dragsters, with a total of 21 2 members who had to meet in the cafeteria, was so large that the meetings were disor¬ ganized. Club member Glen Williamson revealed the high¬ light of the club’s year was when “we got the little tickets which identified us as members of the Dragsters Club.” The highlight of the Future Homemakers of America Club, according to sponsor Miss Little, was either one of two events — the talk given by Mrs. Virginia Vaughan or the club picnic in the spring. “Both were immensely enjoyed by the club members and to choose between one or the other would be a most difficult decision,” Miss Little stated. Avis Rickman, a member of the Future Teachers of America, thought the high¬ light of the club year was the student-teacher party and the Easter Egg hunt. However, Avis felt the club (Please turn the page.) Chicken wire camouflage. John Sibley begins the process of covering the frame of the band’s Homecoming float. ' We did more this year than in past years. ' Subway graffiti. Tracy Thomas and Teresa Burton read the wall slogans as they ride to the CSPA Convention. 106 Clubs Clubs 107 108 Clubs I CLUB CRISIS ' Club Day is just that big a joke. ' hadn’t really been that interesting, while she added that also she had not been an active member. The Future Farmers of America Club had many high¬ lights, mostly achievements accomplished and awards won. According to FFA President Mike McDowell, this past year had been the most successful of any group in the chapter’s twenty-one year history. According to Lynn Womack, the highlight of the Bus Drivers Club was the club picnic; and Cindi Cole, a member of the Science Club, noted that their most interesting meeting was the one in which they had a guest speaker and the members were given molasses to play with. Spanish Club member Spencer Ferguson felt that there had been no highlights. “I thought the meetings too often were dumb, dull and uninteresting. The meet¬ ings were in Spanish which I can’t speak. The only rea¬ son I attended that particular club was because there was a girl in there I liked,” Spencer explained. The DE Club had several highlights. Main events in¬ cluded district and state contests, the fall rally at Tunstall High School in Pittsylvania County and the Employer-Employee banquet. Les was very pleased with Suds and sweat. To raise club funds for an empty ICT treasury, Wendy James, Gary Toler and other club members had a spring car wash. The ICT Club was one of the most active. the club’s overall outstand¬ ing performance. “1 sincerely believe,” Les added, “that the DE club of this past year is easily one of the most successful clubs in the school.” Yet among all these ener¬ getic and energy short students, Club Day still meant something. If nothing else, it was a tradition. However, it seems the administration viewed the students’ apathy as a very serious problem. In one edition of the “Star” in the “Starlighters,” Assis¬ tant Principal Carl Furches expressed his opinion of Club Day. “I feel the Club Day should come only once a year. That day should be on April Fool’s Day because Club Day is just that big a joke.” Dr. L. M. Venable finally put an end to the Club Day dilemma. “Next year,” he stated, “no school time will be given to clubs. We will have regularly scheduled assemblies. It is hoped that they will be informative and entertaining to the student body. Since many club meetings were disorganized and lacked students’ interest, school time was being wasted on Club Day.” So action has been taken to eliminate the Club Day issue by eliminating Club Day. Will student interest rise in scheduled assem¬ blies? Or will the energy- interest shortage prevail? DE honor. Every month the DE Department chooses a student-of-the month. October winner Debbie Burton poses with co-ordinator Mr. Lee Barksdale for a local newspaper photo. Chapel Hill stroll. Heath Pool and Jeff Lee, members of the Medical Explorers Club, wander from one exhibit to another on the excursion to the University of North Carolina’s Health Careers Day. Memb(ecs x of the Medical Careers Club also made theTrip. Clubs 109 you and me _ You and me were the source of all school life. You and me were the crowded halls and steamy locker rooms, banging lockers and honking horns. You and me were the chewing gum stuck under desks and the 74’s painted on the sidewalks. You and me were jeans and Dr. Scholls’, streaking and drink machines. You and me were secretly smoking in the restrooms and last minute cramming for tests. You and me were crying in Mr. Johnson’s room and sleeping in study hall and carrying pumpkins full of candy. You and me were yellow slips and throwing stop watches from science wing windows. You and me were laughing, crying, sighing and cursing. You and me were friends. We were sometimes all that mattered. Barbara Gail Adcock: National Honor Society; SCA Representative; Pep Club; Band; Science Club; Medical Careers Club; Intramurals; Modern Music Masters; All-Regional Band; Medical Explorers; Latin Honor Society; GAA Bonnie Lou Adkins: Pep Club; Commettes David Lynn Adkins: Spanish Club; Golf Team; Youth for Christ Randy Carroll Adkins: Homeroom Officer; Spanish Club; Letterman Club; Varsity, JV Football; Basketball Class has memories Every class has its memories of student life. The Class of ’74 remembered these things: In February 1970 half of the class was transferred from predominantly white HCSH to the predominantly black Mary Bethune to achieve racial balance in the secondary school system. The year seniors reached a lofty pinnacle and became eligible for exam exemption, finals were cancelled for everyone. They marched into one assembly before June. The only thing that could be heard during the processional was the shuffling of feet. Someone forgot to arrange for music. The class’s graduation was the latest ever. On June 10, an hour before the program was to begin, there was a huge thunderstorm. Graduation was cancelled until the next night, marking the first time in the school’s twenty-one year history that Commencement had to be postponed. Throughout it all, the class kept its good attitudes, good humor and good sense. James Lafayette Allen, Jr.: Drags¬ ters Club; DECA Jonathan Moncure Allen: Bus Drivers Club Sergeant-at-arms; French Club Sergeant-at-arms; Medical Explorers Sergeant-at-arms Carl David Anderson: Spanish Club; Science Club; Pep Club; Group Guidance; Ecology Club Mary Ann Anderson: FTA; Spanish Club; Spanish Honor Society; Haliscope; Star; Homeroom Officers; Pep Club 112 Seniors A-An Randy Cornelius Anderson: Pep Club; Dragster Club; DECA William Lewis Anderson: Homeroom Officer; Science Club Treasurer; Drags¬ ters; Pep Club; JV, Varsity Football; In¬ door, Outdoor Track David Crockett Atkins jr.: Dragsters Club; DECA Danny Orrin Bailey: Pep Club Felix Marshall Ballou Marvin Baflou: SCA Treasurer; Homeroom Officer; Sophomore Treasurer; Star; Haliscope; French Club; Pep Club; Chess Club; Shutterbug Club; Basketball Manager; SCA Workshop Woody Kent Bane: SCA Representative; Homeroom Officer; French Club; Pep Ciub; JV Football; Varsity Football; Honorable Mention All Western District Football Susan Dale Barker: Choir; FTA; P ep Club; Spanish Club; Science Club Barbara A. Barksdale: Pep Club Delores Marie Barksdale: Choir; Pep Club Earl Edward Barksdale: Dragsters Club; Pep Club; Track Evelyn Marie Barksdale Samuel Earl Barksdale: Choir; Science Club; Pep Club Yvonne Deloris Barksdale: Pep Club Scott Jeffery Barnes: National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta; Band; Latin Club; Chess Club; All-Regional Band; Society of Outstanding American High School Students Mary Lee Bass: FHA; Youth For Christ ) l Alvis Inez Baylous: FBLA; Pep Club Tommy Wayne Betterton: VICA Donna Marie Betts: SCA Representa¬ tive; Homeroom Officer; Pep Club; Library Assistant; FHA Billy Wayne Bishop: Dragsters Club; FHA Dennis Blake Bomar: Library Assistant; Library Club Luther Fleming Bomar: SCA Representa¬ tive; Dragsters Club; DECA Robert James Bouldin: Letterman’s Club; PE Club; Varsity Football Lucy Carthenia Bowman: SCA Representa¬ tive; FHA Historian Seniors An-Bo 113 James Philip Bradbury: VICA Janet Page Bradley: National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; SCA Reporter; SCA Representative; Homeroom Officer; Freshman Class President; Star; Haliscope; Spanish Club Secretary; Spanish Honor Society; Spanish Club President; Pep Club; GAA Secretary; Medical Explorers; JV Cheerleader; Varsity Tennis; Governor’s School; Junior Marshal Stanford Hudson Bradshaw: SCA Repre¬ sentative; Latin Club; French Club; Lettermen’s Club; Varsity Basketball Pauline Juliet Brandon Phoebe Jean Brandon: Choir; Pep Club; FH A Gloria Denise Brayboy: Cheerleader Darius Malcolm Brooks: Track; Pep Club Sandra Louisa Brooks: FBLA; Pep Club Karen Guthrie Burton Raymond Davis Butler: DECA Brooks Graham Byerly: Football; Indoor, Outdoor Track; Wrestling; Lettermen’s Club Sue Ellen Cacciotti: Galaxy; Spanish Club; FTA; Pep Club Cathy Eudora Cage: Homeroom Officer; FBLA Kathryn Cage: Pep Club; Modern Dance Club; Track Edith Diane Calloway 114 Seniors Br-Ca Frances Laverne Carden Phyllis Anne Cardwell: French Club; FTA; Pep Club Vivian Lee Carr: GAA; Drama Club; Giee Club; j V Cheerleader; Pep Club Ronald Avon Carrington: Pep Club; Bus Driver Shirley Kinston Carrington Helen Kate Carter: Homeroom Officer Semi-finalist. Lena Mitchell waits for more information from the Guidance Department after she learns that she has been named a semi-finalist in the search for Outstanding Negro Students. Two win honors Seniors Katherine Powel! and Betty Solomon were awarded letters of commendation for outstanding performance in the 1972 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test-National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The high scores attained by both girls placed them in the top two per cent of the nation. Katherine was a member of the National Honor Society, attended the Governor’s School for the Gifted at Mary Baldwin College and was editor of the 1974 Haliscope. Betty, also a member of the National Honor Society, appeared on Klassroom Kwiz and was active in clubs and church. Katherine and Betty were recognized on Class Day for their test achievement and both received certificates of merit. Seniors Car-115 McDowell surprised Although Mike McDowell was known mainly for his work as SCA president, he also took part in numerous other activities both at school and within the community. “I was very surprised and very pleased to be awarded this scholarship,” Mike exclaimed as he spoke of the National Honor Society Scholarship of $1000 presented to him for outstanding achievement in high school. Mike was the first HCSH student to receive this award. An active member of the Future Farmers of America chapter, Mike served as the 1974 president, and along with two other members, won the state livestock contest. He was named Chapter Star Farmer. Mike was president of his junior class and it was during this year that he won the chapter, federal, area, state and tri-state titles in public speaking and placed second in the regional contest. Two nominations to the Who’s Who Among American High School Students were presented to Mike and he also received the National High School of America Award and The Danforth I Dare You” Award. Mike served as a member of Operation Team Power and the county and state advisory committees, and helped with the YMCA and United Fund. Lawrence Crews Carter: Basketball; JV Football William Ronald Carter: Golf; Spanish Club; Chess Club Glen Harris Cash Terry Gayle Cash: National Honor Society; Homeroom Officer; FT A; Pep Club; GAA Deborah Kay Cassada: FBLA; Pep Club Henry Chambers: SCA Representative; Homeroom Officer; Spanish Club; Pep Club; JV Basketball; Track Josephine Chambers: Modern Dance Club Teresa Ann Chancellor: Haliscope; Pep Club; Galaxy; Science Club Albert Junius Chappell: Choir; Pep Club Barbara Lovetris Chappell: Spanish Club; SCA Representative; FHA; Modern Dance; GAA Treasurer; Basketball; Track; Volleyball Janet Leigh Chappell: Spanish Club; Pep Club; FHA Sally Ruth Chappell: Homeroom Officer; SCA Treasurer; Star; Haliscope; French Club; Pep Club; Varsity Tennis; Quill and Scroll; Medical Explorers; GAA Presi¬ dent Regina Lee Claiborne Aubrey Scott Clark: VICA Dennis Brown Clark: Dragster Club Peggie Ann Clark: Pep Club 116 Seniors Car-CI Gavel change. Outgoing SCA president Mike McDowell (right) gives the symbol of the office to the new president Stan Yeatts during the induction ceremony in the stadium. Sittfctf: k £V 4 ' Z hM Pennie Lee Clark: Homeroom Officer; Pep Club; National Honor Society; FBLA; Historian Susan Laverne Clark: Band; Choir; Future Nurses; Medical Careers Freddie Oreal Clay: Audio Visual Presi dent Cynthia Lynn Cole: Star; Haliscope; Galaxy; Spanish Club; Science Club Malcolm Everette Cole, jr.: Dragster Club; DECA Christine Arlene Coleman: FHA; VICA; Medical Careers Club Delores Dianne Coleman: Drama; Modern Dance; National Honor Society Elizabeth Augusta Coleman: Homeroom Officer; Pep Club Francine Marie Coleman: Library Club; Glee Club; Library Assistant; FHA Judith Lorraine Coleman: Pep Club; Bus Drivers Club; Modern Dance Club; Homecoming Queen Norma Jean Coleman: Pep Club; Comettes; FHA; Modern Dance Club Cheryl Gladys Coles: FHA Deborah Gail Coles: Pep Club; FHA; Charm Club; Future Nurses Club; Medical Explorers Club; Track George Langston Collins Anglia Ramona Conner: Choir; French Club; SCA Representative; Homeroom Officer; Dragsters Club; Glee Club Secretary Earl Thomas Conner: DECA Seniors Cl-Co 117 Edward Carson Conner: SCA Represen¬ tative; Bus Drivers Club; Football Linda Dale Conner: FBLA Patricia Ann Conner: Dragsters Club; FHA Warren Douglas Conner: DECA Janet Lee Cranford Bobbie Jean Crawley: French Club; Pep Club; FHA Jeanette Susan Crenshaw: Star; Hali- scope; Band; French Club; Shutterbug Club; Chess Club; Gymnastics Clarice Crews: Pep Club; FHA; Future Nurses Club Emily Margaret Crews: French Club; County History Club President Herman Crews Janice Jones Crews Lisa Carol Crews: Homeroom Officer; SCA Representative; Choir; Latin Club; Spanish Club; Pep Club; FHA; Chess Club; Comettes; Flag Corps; Gymnastics Michael Kent Crews: VICA Patricia Diane Crews: Pep Club; FHA Randy Lee Crews: Bus Drivers Club William Brann Crews: FFA Reporter Come in. Grinning bus driver Ronnie Carrington greets boarding students who have just ended another school day. 118 Seniors Co-Cr Bus job not easy Driving a bus, even though it pays well, isn’t an easy job. The senior drivers can tell you the good and the bad of it for many of them have been driving for two years. Listen to what they have to say. “It’s a big responsibility and one has to exert a great amount of authority,” Glenda Moorefield said. She keeps driving, however, because she likes the pay. “It was a real headache at first and also tiring but it gives me the chance to learn to get along with people,” Gayle Stevens added. “It is worth more money because we have to put up with fights some¬ times,” she concluded. Jonathan Allen feels the pay is good and the gas is free, he jokingly stated. “The money is worth the trouble.” Ronnie Waller summed up the negative attitudes by stating, “Driving a bus is not really re¬ warding except for the last day of the month when we get paid. I do feel that student drivers should receive the same amount as the adult drivers.” Cindy Lee Crowder: Pep Club; FHA Dolores Gail Culley Randy Tony Curtis: Bus Driver Walter Victor Curtis: Pep Club Leatha Ann Dalton: FHA Reporter; Pep Club; Youth for Christ Cora Andrea Daniel: Pep Club; FHA; Charm Club Donna Christine Daniel: Choir; Band George Edward Daniel: FFA; Bus Drivers; Basketball; Baseball; FFA Degree Team Gwendolen Daniel: Star; Haliscope; Library Assistant; Pep Club; Modern Dance Club; Grievance Board Jerry Michael Daniel Calvin McKinley Davis: Bus Driver Debbie Kaye Davis: French Club; Pep Club Ellen Tune Davis: National Honor Society Vice-President; Mu Alpha Theta; SCA Representative; Homeroom Officer; French Club; FTA President, Vice- President; Varsity Cheerleading; Governor’s School; DAR Good Citizenship Award Eugene Lee Davis, III: National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Latin Club; French Club; Science Club; Halifax County Medical Explorers President; Boys’ State; Governor’s School Gordon Hubbard Davis: Dragsters Club Mary Anne Davis: Band; Pep Club; VICA; FHA Seniors Cr-Da 119 Musician aims high “I always wanted to play the trumpet like Herb Alpert,” senior David Powell laughingly commented 1 as he spoke of his first interest in the field of music. David will further his education at the Juilliard School of Music in New York City this fall after seven years of musical background including trumpet, French horn and bass singer in the mixed chorus. Planning to study four years at the conservatory, upon graduation David hopes to secure a job which will involve working with the French horn. “Usually it takes 30 years to make it to the top, if you make it. If not by then, you never will,” he remarked. Even so, he has great dreams of becoming a solo horn in the Metropolitan Opera Company or any major symphony. In order to be accepted, David first arranged for an audition at Juilliard. In addition he sent in a resume of what he had accomplished in the way of music and asked five persons to write letters of recommendation on his behalf, which proved to be of great importance in David’s acceptance. As a part of the audition, David had to prepare two concertos for the French horn, was asked to play all major and minor scales, was given the opportunity to read and transpose at sight and was expected to know many orchestral excerpts. “They take you on what they can make you into,” David remarked. “My audition didn’t go too well,” he said, for which reason David was surprised at being accepted. David has won numerous awards of recognition during his high school years from various camps and the school band in addition to other state honors. David summed up his feelings of being the first HCSH student to attend the Juilliard School of Music in one word. “Lonesome.” Pamela Lou Davis: DECA; FHA Phyllis Annette Davis: FBLA Rhonda Gale Dawson: Flomeroom Officer; FBLA Reporter Shelia Flope Davis: Library Assistant; Pep Club; DECA Mark Anthony Day: Spanish Club; Chess Club President Joseph Lee Delaware: FTA; Pep Club; Track 120 Seniors Da-De William Terry Dickey: Senior Vice- President; Spanish Club; Pep Club; Lettermen’s Club Secretary; Baseball Brenda Louise Dixon: Band; Pep Club Cindy Lou Dixon Debra Lee Dixon: Pep Club; FHA Flora Mae Dixon: FBLA; Pep Club Margaret Ellen Dixon: Dragsters Club Mark Landrum Dixon Sandra Marie Dixon: Bus Drivers Club Sharon Sue Dixon: Band; Choir; Pep Club; FFA; French Club; Modern Music Masters Zelda Marquarette Dixon: Pep Club; FHA Cindy Meade Doss Sarah Meeler Duffer: FBLA Mitzi Karen Duncan: SCA Representative; Homeroom Officer; Haliscope; Track Team; Star; French Club; Drama Club; Medical Careers; Inter-Club Council; Senior Representative for Homecoming Court Peggy Annette Duncan: SCA Representa¬ tive; Star Editor-in-Chief; Haliscope; FTA; Chess Club; SCA Grievance Board Chairman; Medical Explorers Vice-Presi¬ dent; Quill and Scroll Deborah Ellen Dunn: Homeroom Officer; Spanish Club; Pep Club; VICA Timothy Richard Dunn: FFA; SCA Seniors Di-Du 121 Marcia Hope Dyer: FBLA Secretary; Pep Club Diane Anna Easley: Pep Club David Michael Edmonds: Spanish Club; FFA Deborah Ann Edmonds Elaine Edmonds: Art Club; Homeroom Officer; Track Team Score- keeper Eloise Edmonds Luther Eugene Edmonds: Pep Club Charles Edward Edmondson: Physical Fitness Club Deborah Ann Edmunds: Pep Club Jeanette Denise Edmunds: Glee Club John Quinton Edmunds Alease Virginia Eldridge Kirsti Tormae Ella: Pep Club Alfred Dean Elliott: Spanish Club; Dragsters Club Carl Wesley Elliott: Spanish Club; Dragsters Club; DECA; SCA Repre¬ sentative William Kenneth Estes: Dragsters Club; Pep Club; VICA; Industrial Arts Club Two lives no trouble For several seniors, homework and housework have combined very well. Lorraine Freeman feels that “being married doesn’t interfere with school and school doesn’t interfere with being married. Since my hus¬ band is in the National Guard, he’s only home on weekends so homework doesn’t interfere with my time with him. It doesn’t interfere with housework either.” Brenda McCain feels the same. She says, “I have two study halls so I get my homework done at school. Being married doesn’t interfere with any of my activities at school.” According to Sarah Duffer, “It’s no different being married except that I have more work. I never have much homework so that doesn’t interfere with housework.” Pete Lacks feels that he has to put up with a lot more now than he did when he was single, but it’s okay. He says, “My school work isn’t bothered now, but then I didn’t have too much to do at home before I was married either.” He adds, “I had to give up being with my friends after school, but that’s okay.” 122 Seniors Dy-Es Pamela Jean Fallen: SCA Represen¬ tative; Choir; Spanish Club; FTA; Pep Club; Chorus Willie Jackson, Jr. Lillian Adell Farmer Rinalda Lynette Farrar: Choir; Pep Club; Medical Careers; All-Regional Choir Mary Canby Farrington Jerry Lorenzo Faulkner: SCA Represen¬ tative; Pep Club President John Cedric Faulkner Dorothy Evon Featherston Lavelton Truett Ferrell, Jr.: Homeroom Officer; Spanish Club; Dragsters Club Nancy Deloise Ferrell: Bus Driver Robert Lee Ferrell: Pep Club; Bus Driver; Physical Fitness Bailey Fields, Jr.: Pep Club; VICA Front row seats. Seniors take advantage of their privilege of having the best seats in the house to enjoy an assembly program. Seniors Fa-Fi 123 Barry Clarke Fisher June Powell Fisher Irene Blanche Ford Margaret Elaine Foster: Homeroom Officer; Library Assistant; Pep Club; FHA Sharon Lee Foster: Homeroom Officer; Star; Haliscope; Spanish Club; Shutterbug Club James Emmitte Fountain George Booker Francis, Jr.: Spanish Club; VICA; Chess Club; J V Football Vickie Sue Frazier: FBLA; Pep Club Lorraine G. Freeman Ralph LeRoy Gee: SCA Representative; JV Basketball; Dragsters Club Bruce Harrison Gentry: Galaxy; Band; Spanish Club Debra Ann Gentry: Pep Club; VICA; Art Club Carolyn Cassada Glass: Spanish Club; FT A; Pep Club; FHA Elsie Marie Glass: Library Assistant; Pep Club; FHA John Adams Glass: DEC A Ricardo Gomes Eight try in contest Eight seniors participated in the Voice of Democracy contest sponsored by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Brenda Reaves, first place winner, received a $25 savings bond; Donna Vassar, second place winnfer, received a $15 savings bond; Mildred Petty, who pl aced third, received a $10 savings bond and Kitty Maxwell, fourth place winner received a $5 savings bond bond. Carolyn Good, Joan Guthrie, Cindy Dixon and Joni Joseph also entered the contest and received certificates. All participants and Dr. Venable were presented a small American flag on Loyalty Day. Mrs. Ann Conner was the teacher in charge. Contestants wrote an essay of not less than three minutes on the topic “My Responsibilities as a Citizen.” The speeches were taped at WHLF radio station. Each student was given a number and the judges didn’t know who they were judging until after the contest Contestants were judged on distinction of speech, originality, content and the presen¬ tation. 124 Seniors Fi-Go Carolyn Sue Good: Mu Alpha Theta; SCA Representative; National Honor Society President; Homeroom Officer; Senior Treasurer; French Club; Comettes; Flag Corps; Girls’ State; Co-Chairman Inter¬ club Council; Junior Marshal Nathan Robert Good: FFA Reporter Velma Irenthia Goode: Band; Science Club; FTA; Pep Club; Charm Club; Inter¬ national Cultures Club President Mark Anson Gosney: Spanish Club; Science Club Don Barton Graves Wanda Kay Gravitt: National Honor Society; Homeroom Officer; Sophomore Secretary; Galaxy; Spanish Club; GAA; Tennis Mary Lou Greeley Harold Edward Green Jr.: National Honor Society; SCA Representative; Homeroom Officer; Spanish Club; Spanish Honor Society; Pep Club; Lettermen’s Club Treasurer; Boys’ Physical Fitness Club Reporter; JV, Varsity Football; JV Basketball; Baseball; Varsity Football Co-Captain Steve Goodman Green: National Honor So¬ ciety; Mu Alpha Theta; Homeroom Officer; SCA Representative; Spanish Club; Chess Club; Ecology Club President; Varsity Tennis Captain; Science Club Vice-presi¬ dent Larry Dunn Greenwood: County History Club John Robert Griffin: Spanish Club; Pep Club; Science Club; Letterman’s Club; Indoor Track; Outdoor Track Co-captain Ricky Norris Griffin Donna C. Guill: Pep Club; DECA Suzanne Marvis Guill: Star; Haliscope; Spanish Club; FTA; FHA; Drama Andrew Darrell Guthrie: Physical Fitness Club Debra Jean Guthrie: Star; Haliscope; FTA; Pep Club; GAA Seniors Go-Gu 125 Delores Irean Guthrie: Spanish Club; Pep Club; FHA Hannah Raye Guthrie: Star; Hali- scope; Choir; Spanish Club; Youth For Christ Joan Angela Guthrie: National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Homeroom Officer; Choir; French Club Secre¬ tary; Medical Career Club; Comettes; Flag Corps-Captain Mark William Hagood: J V Football; Homeroom Officer; SCA, Assemblies Chairman Elizabeth Carolyn Hailey: FT A; Pep Club; FHA Oscar Cedric Hailey, Jr.: National Honor Society; SCA Representative; Homeroom Officer; Sophomore Vice- President; Junior Class Sergeant-at- Arms; Senior Class President; Spanish Club; Letterman Club President; JV, Varsity Football; Varsity Baseball; Varsity Basketball; Boys’ State; Pep All-America; All-Western District Football William Logan Haley: Dragsters Club; Pep Club; Bus Driver; Track Kathy S. Hamilton: National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; SCA Representative; Junior Secretary; Latin Club; French Club; Pep Club; J V, Varsity Cheerleader; Girls’ State Secretary David Hamlette Add ie Pearl Hamlette: Choir; Library Assistant; Pep Club Paul Warren Hankey: Drama Club; County History Club; J V Baseball; Varsity Tennis Sheila Lorraine Harris: SCA Representative; Homeroom Officer; Pep Club; FHA; Bus Driver’s Club; Future Nurse’s Club Velma Patricia Harris: Star; Hali- scope; Choir; Pep Club; FHA William Boatwright Harris, Jr.: Latin Club; Science Club; Latin Honor Society; Medical Careers Club; JV, Varsity Football Susan Lynne Hazelwood: Comettes; Spanish Club Janet Carol Heath: Choir; FTA Rita Faye Heath: Majorette, SCA Representative Elizabeth Walton Henderson: Star; Pep Club; Haliscope; Spanish Club; VICA Speech is tradition “I think it’s time for another one of my senioritis speeches.” Cocky seniors were often quieted by these words from senior English teacher Mrs. Ann Conner. This traditional speech begins in the fall and continues throughout the year with each installment being much more severe and fiery. Everyone looks forward to the next phase of the speech so that class time will be taken. This was a life saver for seniors who didn’t do their homework. The only ones who suffered from the speech were the culprits whose inattention ignited her anger. Everyone knew to whom the speech was addressed by a quick survey of faces to see which was the reddest. 126 Seniors Gu-He Typing staffers. Donna Throckmorton, Suzanne Guill, Darlene Lowery, Rhonda Sutphin and Dale Hardie (background) try to finish the portrait section of the yearbook before school is out. Patricia Diane Henderson: National Honor Society: Mu Alpha Theta; SCA Representative; Band; French Club; FTA, Reporter; junior Marshal Curtis Lee Hicks Michael Anthony Hill: Homeroom Officer; Sophomore Vice-President; Pep Club; Lettermen’s Club; Basket¬ ball, J V and Varsity Charles Phillip Hines: Dragsters Club Vice- President; Bus Drivers Club George Tilman Hite, Jr.: Pep Club; Dragsters Club; Baseball; JV Basket¬ ball Dave Hodge Ann Lovelace Hodges: Star; Library Assistant; Spanish Club; GAA; Glee Club Sharon Celeste Hodges: National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; SCA Representative; Star; Haliscope; Galaxy; Spanish Honor Society; FTA; J V Cheerleading Captain; Varsity Cheerleading Captain; junior Marshal; Medical Explorers; Quill and Scroll Shirley Ann Hogue: Pep Club Debra Carol Holt: Star; Haliscope; Choir; Latin Club Gary Rupert Holt Mary Catherine Holt: Band; Spanish Club; Shutterbug Club; Glee Club Patricia Francis Holt Randy Ephraim Hoskins: Band; Science Club; Cross Country Jerry Dean Howerton: Dragsters Club; VICA Treasurer Carolyn Johnette Hubbard: Library Assistant; Dragsters Club; Pep Club Seniors He-Hu 127 Dena Marie Hubbard: Library Assistant; Pep Club; FHA Connie Gayle Hudson: French Club; VICA; FBLA; Homeroom Officer Edward Dean Hudson: Homeroom Officer; Science Club; Dragster Club; Pep Club; Art Club Karen Vaughan Hudson: VICA Kenneth Harold Hudson: Lettermen Club; Baseball; JV, Varsity Basket¬ ball Marian Kay Hudson: Library Assistant; VICA Sheena Mae Hudson: Dragsters Club; FHA William Glenn Hudson: Dragsters Club; Baseball Privileges longed for Disappointed .. . elation . .. deflation . . . fulfillment. These were four major emotions of seniors concerning the longed-for privileges. The senior privileges seemed to be forever in coming as seniors begged, cajoled and pleaded with Dr. Venable to begin the “rights” of the class. During a disappointing, lengthy period of waiting, the seniors realized that privileges were not “rights,” but must be earned, and the administration readily complied by beginning the first senior privilege February 20. They could go to lunch five minutes before the other students. Although many seniors felt elation over the beginning of what they considered “dreams come true,” they were quickly deflated when it was discovered there was not a chance of more privileges in the near future. In fact, it was on May 6 before the final senior privilege came to be. The last privilege allowed seniors the special benefit of not reporting to study halls; also, seniors having first period study hall did not have to report until homeroom and seniors having sixth period study hall could leave for parts unknown. Gloria Lyuinia Humphrey: Haliscope; Pep Club; Spanish Club; FHA; SCA Representative Darla Lee Hunt: National Honor Society; Star; Haliscope; Library Assistant; Art Club Patricia Ann Hunt: Library Assistant; FT A Vice-president Randy Joel Hunt: VICA Jonette Seretha Inge: Drama Club; Star; Haliscope; Library Assistant; French Club; SCA Representative Joyce Alene Irby: Library Assistant Claire Dornell Jackson: Michael David Jackson: FBLA; Boys’ Phys. Ed. Club President 128 Seniors Hu-Ja Percy Lawrence Jackson: Dragsters Club William Penn Jackson: Pep Club Wendy Jo James: National Honor Society; SCA Representative; VICA; Galaxy; Band Drum Majorette; Spanish Club Vice-president; J V Cheerleader Gloria Jeanette Jennings: Joyce Mae Jennings: FHA; Comette Rosa Belle Jennings: Spanish Club; Pep Club Roxsy Ann Jennings: Louis D. Johnston III: Star; Hali- scope; Baseball Manager Alice Loraine Jones: Pep Club Catherine Alva Jones: Vice- President; Spanish President Doris Elizabeth Jones: FTA; FBLA; Pep Club; Dragsters Club James Ricky Jones: Varsity Football Larry Dean Jones: DECA; FFA Marvin Junious Jones: Choir; FFA; Pep Club Ted Durwood Jones: SCA Representa¬ tive; Spanish Club; Science Club; Dragsters Club; Indoor Track; Out¬ door Track; Varsity Football; J V Football; Letterman’s Club Jeffrey Joseph: Spanish Club; Chess Club; Science Club; Tennis; Letter- man’s Club; Hfmieroom Officer Seniors Ja-Jo 1 29 Joni Joseph: SC A Representative; Star; Homeroom Officer; Haliscope; Drama Club Vice-president; J V Cheer¬ leaders; Majorette; Medical Careers Club; Inter-Club Council Anthony East Keesee Rose Lynn Kindley: Band; Choir; VICA Earnest Ray King Connie Lea Kirby: Art Club Vice President Martha Bell Kirby: Library Assistant; Pep Club; FHA Clara Elizabeth Kirkland: Pep Club Robert Bowden Knutti: Science Club; Dragsters Club Edwin Wayne Lacks: DECA; FFA Lavalette Elliott Lacy: National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Star; Haliscope; Spanish Club; FTA; Tennis; Junior Marshal; Medical Explorers; Quill and Scroll Barbara Ann Landes: Latin Club; Pep Club James Garland Landrum: Industrial Arts Vice President Keister Anton Lawson: SCA Repre¬ sentative; Homeroom Officer; Physical Fitness Club; Intramural Basketball Linda Jean Lawson: French Club; Pep Club; Modern Dance Jacqueline Ann Lawter: Galaxy; Spanish Club; FTA; Pep Club; Cheer¬ leader Clarence Michael Lee: Letterman’s Club; Football Bringing up the rear. Last to march in, last to march out and last to get his diploma, Steve Zickefoose waits it out at the first practice. 130 Seniors Jo-Lee Being ‘Z’ not bad Being a “Z” doesn’t bother Steve Zickefoose, except when he has to wait. “It doesn’t bother me except when teachers are calling out grades in alphabetical order and I have to wait. But as long as it’s not in order of capability, it’s okay.” Throughout school Steve has always been the “last in line.” He seems to have gotten used to it and now says, “It makes it easier to find my name.” Sometimes he wishes he wasn’t a “Z”, especially when he thinks about being the last in the graduation line. And sometimes it’s nice to be last. The “Z” seat in the seating chart is usually next to the window. “So when things get dull, I can always look out side,” Steve said. Jeff Lee: Galaxy; Latin Club; Sgt.- at-Arms; Medical Explorers President; Tennis; Star Artist Thomas Cone Leggett: Latin Club Joyce Marie Leigh: Band; Choir; Pep Club Marshall Edgar Leigh: Audio Visual Club Mary Elizabeth Leigh: Choir; FHA Glenda Eileen Lewis: Choir; French Club; Drama Club; Bus Driver James Madison Lewis Donald Vincent Link Doretha Gail Link: Band; Pep Club Bernard Jerome Logan Janice Elizabeth Logan: Pep Club; Track; Modern Dance Mark Anthony Long Roy Linwood Long Jr. Delores Rebecca Lowery: French Club Garland Thurman Lowery, Jr. Steven Dale Lowery: Dragsters Club; DECA Virginia Darlene Lowery: Haliscope Althea Bele Marable: Homeroom Of ficer; SCA Representative; Band Librarian; Comette; Medical Careers Club; Homecoming Attendant Seniors Lee-Ma 131 Archie Leon Marable: VICA Connie Epps Martin: Library Assistant Connie Lacks Martin: Mu Alpha Theta; Spanish Club; FTA Historian Gary John Martin Jearlean Martin: SCA Representative; Homeroom Officer; Pep Club; FHA Lenwood Chester Martin Tony McKinley Martin: Art Club Treasurer; Pep Club Julia Kathryn Maxwell: Homeroom Officer; SCA Representative; Star; Haliscope; Spanish Club; Science Club; Pep Club Decisions symbolic “Do you have your senior proofs? Hey, they’re really good; don’t even look like you!” “Oh! This one makes me look cross-eyed! These things are awful!” “Take it easy. You still have three choices yet. We’re seniors! Remember!” Yeah, you’re rightH think I’ll get the top one; it’s good, but I hope no one sees the others.” This scene was typical of the decision making which was symbolic of the senior class. Which proof was best, how many announcements to order, what color gown to vote for and who to nominate for “Who’s Who” were minor choices. Whether to go to college, the army or work were some decisions that characterized seniors in the fall and winter months. Wearing big smiles, a superior look and carrying count-down calendars, seniors were readily recognized in May. Lounging around in every available spot, female seniors discussed material and patterns of their Class Day dresses, and male seniors examined every aspect of the season’s sports. The arrival of attractive graduation announcements and caps and gowns added a needed dimension of reality to the dreams of the seniors as the ultimate symbol of seniors, graduation, was rapidly being approached. Brenda Mae McCain: SCA Representa¬ tive; Band; French Club; Pep Club; Medical Careers Francis Ann McCargo: Homeroom Officer; Galaxy; Library Assistant; Spanish Club; Science Club; FBLA; VICA; Youth For Christ Gladys Marie McCargo: Homeroom Officer; French Club; Comette; Youth For Christ Virginia Elizabeth McCullock: FHA; Dragsters Club; Library Club Michael Henry McDowell: National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; SCA President; Junior President; Spanish Honor Society; FFA President; Junior Marshal; Tri-State FFA Public Speak¬ ing Winner Noel Randy Meadows: Chess Club; Cross-Country; Letterman’s Club; Track Belinda Suzette Medley: SCA Repre¬ sentative; French Club; FHA Vice- president; GAA; Modern Dance Linda Carolyn Midkiff: National Honor Society; SCA Representative; French Club; Sociology and Psychology Club; Junior Marshal 132 Seniors Mar-Mid Thumbs down. College is out for Darlene Lowery who chooses to marry and work. She reveals an attitude that many seniors had about the emphasis placed on a college education. Sharon Terry Miller: VICA Lena Leslie Mitchell: National Honor Society; SCA Representative; Pep Club; FHA; Charm Club; Drama Club Wanda Melise Mitchell: Pep Club Henry Edward Moon: SCA Representa¬ tive; VICA Parliamentarian Glenn Charlie Moore: Dragster’s Club; FFA Velma Lee Moore: Glee Club Glenda Marie Moorefield: SCA Repre¬ sentative; Homeroom Officer; Spanish Club; Spanish Honor Society; Bus Drivers Club Secretary-Treasurer Thomas Edward Morris Eric Scott Morton: Homeroom Officer; Star; Haliscope; Band; Choir; Latin Club Secretary; State Officer; Glee Club, Sergeant-at-arms; Modern Music Masters Connie Mae Mosley Leon Cameron Murray: Spanish Club; Dragster’s Club William David Murray: National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; French Club; Boys’ State; All-Regional Band; Homeroom Officer; Tri-M; Band Elizabeth Baynham Nelson: Star; Pep Club; Varsity Cheerleader; Galaxy; Haliscope; FTA; Spanish Club Linda Faye Nelson: Spanish Club; Pep Club; Art Club; Dragster’s Club Delain Newbill: Pep Club; VICA, Vice President; SCA Representative Bonnie Patricia Newcomb: Library Assistant Dorlores Wanda Newcomb: Pep Club; FHA, Reporter; Chess Club Kimberly Ann Nichols: Galaxy; Pep Club; PTSA Treasurer; Spanish Club; Varsity Cheerleader; SCA Representa¬ tive; Art Club; Homeroom Officer Seniors Mi-Ni 133 Herbert Chappell Nunn: Band; Dragsters Club; VICA Samuel Scott Osborne: Homeroom Officer; Spanish Club; Football Ruth Faye Overby: Pep Club Charlotte Virginia Owen: Pep Club Claude Swanson Owen: Pep Club Daniel Mason Owen Jeanette Elizabeth Owen: Pep Club; FH A Mary High Owen: SCA Representative; Homeroom Officer; Pep Club Shirley Mae Owen: Library Assistant; Gymnastics Club; Pep Club William Henry Owen: Dragsters Club; FFA Ella Louise Palmer Phyllis Ann Patrick: Homeroom Officer; SCA Representative; Hali- scope; Star; Pep Club; FHA James Eddie Payne Courtney Peace: SCA Representative; Homeroom Officer; Drama Club; Pep Club; FT A Secretary; J V Cheerleader; Tennis Yvonne Peace Ricky Holt Perkins: DECA Vice- ’ President Shirley Demple Perkins Thurman Forrest Perkins, Jr.: Art Club Mildred Cerise Petty: National Honor Society; SCA Representative; Pep Club; SCA Reporter; VICA District Reporter; Cheerleading, J V and Varsity; French Club; Junior Reporter Steven Jerome Petty: Homeroom Officer; Pep Club 1 34 Seniors Nu-Pe Donors j am gym Blood dripped in the gym as a record number of seniors jammed the bloodmobile to show that they too cared. The bloodmobile surpassed its quota at the March visit thanks to the seniors. Since it was the first time that most of the seniors had given, nerves were shaky. Some people were found to be too shaky and were therefore, rejected. Those rejected had such things as colds, high and low blood pressure and pulse beats that were too fast. There were those who weren’t rejected but wished maybe they had been. After going through a thorough interrogation, each donor had a small amount of blood extracted from his ear. This proved not to be too painful to most and their confidence was boosted as they moved further down the line. The next stop was a snag for many. At this time each donor had his temperature and blood pressure checked as well as his medical case history reviewed. If he passed this final check, he was rewarded with a needle at the end of the line. To receive this reward, the donor was required to lie down facing the gym ceiling. Then he was stabbed with a needle and left to drain a pint of blood. After successfully filling the bag, the donor was released to eat and drink his way back to health. The ordeal was finally over and each senior left the gym feeling sick but proud. Grace Ellen Piechota: French Club; FTA; Current Events Club; Glee Club Clara J. Poindexter: Medical Career Sandra Denise Pointer: Homeroom Officer; SCA Vice President; ICC Chairman; GAA; Head Comette; SCA Representative Heath Flournoy Pool: J V, Varsity Football; SCA Representative; French Club; Pep Club; Dragsters Club; Medical Careers Club; Homeroom Officer Barry Carter Powell: Dragsters Club; Pep Club; Homeroom Officers David Raymond Powell: Band; Choir; French Club; SCA Representative; SCA Parliamentarian; Chess Club, Vice President; Glee Club; Reporter; Modern Music Masters, President; All-State Choir; All-State Orchestra; All-State Band; All-Regional Band; All-Regional Choir Deborah Inez Powell: Pep Club; Art Club Gloria Earlene Powell: Pep Club; FH A Herbert Lester Powell: DECA President Katherine Carrington Powell: National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; SCA Sergeant-at-Arms; Homeroom Officer; Junior Treasurer; Star; Haliscope Editor; Spanish Club Re¬ porter; Science Club President; Pep Club; GAA; Tennis; Spanish Honor Society; Governor’s School; Junior Marshal Leslie William Powell, III: Spanish Club; Dragsters Club; J V, Varsity Football; Varsity Golf; Medical Careers Club, President Rose Marie Powell: FTA; Art Club Seniors Pi-Po 135 Mary Carolyn Price: Choir; FHA; Future Nurses of America Melvin Price Karen Lee Puryear: Spanish Club; FTA; Pep Club; DECA; Haliscope Richard Lawrence Puryear: Spanish Club; Science Club Darlene Loretta Quarles: Band; Spanish Club; Youth For Christ Leta Marie Ragland: SCA Representa¬ tive; Flomeroonn Officer; Spanish Club; FTA; Pep Club; Spanish Flonor Society Rosland Ragland Sharon Lorraine Ragland: Dragsters Club Carol Ann Ratliff: French Club; FTA; Medical Careers Club; Junior Marshal Pamela Diane Ray: Come ttes; French Club; Pep Club; Chess Club Brenda Gail Reaves: Homeroom Officer; Star; Haliscope; Spanish Club; Track Team, Scorekeeper; Dragsters Club, Secretary J udy Rice Charlotte Marie Richardson: Group Guidance; Bus Drivers Club Myrtle J uanita Richardson: Homeroom Officer; Band; FTA; Pep Club; Chess Club Phillip Richardson Sandra Kaye Rickmond: FHA Constance Sue Riddle: Spanish Club; FTA; Pep Club Elizabeth Louise Riddle: Star; Spanish Club President; Haliscope; National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Quill and Scroll; Klassroom Kwiz Contestant; J V Cheerleader; State Winner of ‘‘Ability Counts” Contest; Junior Marshal; Inter-Club Council Member; Spanish Honor Society Seniors surveyed As the seniors waited for graduation, many of them made plans to go to college, to get jobs or to go to some type of business-trade school. The seniors who planned to go to a four year college numbered 1 58 while those planning on a two year college numbered 64. Business and trade-technical schools acquired 43 of the seniors. Of the 210 seniors with jobs, 179 had full-time jobs with 24 and 7 of of therrrbeing employed part-time or self-employed, respectively. A few of the seniors, approximately 51, had other plans for after graduation such as marriage while 188 seniors remained undecided, according to homeroom surveys taken by the Guidance Department. 136 Seniors Pr-Ri Darlene Kaye Roark: Band; Choir; FTA; French Club; Modern Music Masters Peggy Leigh Roark: Spanish Club; FT A; Pep Club; Cheerleader, J V and Varsity; Cheerleader Co-captain David Lee Roberts: Spanish Club; Spanish Honor Society; National Honor Society Debbie Ann Roberts: Choir; Pep Club; Nursing Club Elizabeth Anne Roberts: Band; Choir; FTA; Chess Club; GAA Wayne Chalmas Roberts: Band; Pep Club; Letterman; Football; Baseball; Track James Lewis Robinson Donald Wayne Rogers: Band; French Club; Tri-M; Chess Club John Allen Rogers: Science Club; VICA; Dragsters Club; Industrial Arts Club Larry Dean Roller: FFA Vicki Carol Roller: National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; SCA Repre¬ sentative; Comettes, Co-Head; Spanish Club; FHA; Medical Careers Club; Junior Marshal; Homecoming Attendant, Sophomore and Junior Tommy Ross Seniors Ro-Ros 1 37 Willie Joseph Russel: FFA; Art Club Alan Brent Satterfield: Band; Dragsters Club; Chess Club; Modern Music Masters; Solo Ensemble; All Regional Band; SCA Representative Barbara Gale Satterfield: National Honor Society; Comettes; Flag Corps; Spanish Club; Junior Marshal Carolyn Raye Satterfield: Choir; Library Assistant; Pep Club; Glee Club Vice-President Doris Luvenia Satterfield: VICA; Haliscope; Pep Club; Good Grooming Club Bill Daniel Saunders: National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; SCA Representative; Pep Club; Spanish Club; Science Club; Spanish Honor Society; Junior Marshal Caroline Jean Saunders Jerry Nathaniel Saunders: Pep Club; VICA; Homeroom Officer; Letterman Club; Ind. Art Club; Varsity Football; State Representative SCA Rebecca Gayle Saunders: Homeroom Officer; Library Assistant op average. Dr. L. M. Venable presents Beth ith the “Reader’s Digest” Award aintaining a 98.1 average. Riddle earns 98.1 As valedictorian of the senior class, Beth Riddle earned a 98.1 average while winning other honors. Moving frequently during her twelve school years, Beth was exposed to many different educational environments. “Of the three school systems of which I have been a part, Halifax offered me the most challenge,” Beth said. Besides winning valedictorian on Class Day, Beth won a Spanish scholarship of $100 for the highest average in Spanish. During her three years at the high school, Beth won both the local and state “Ability Counts” Essay Contest and was inducted into the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. She was a contestant on Klassroom Kwiz. 1 38 Seniors Ru-Sa Vicky Diane Saunders: VICA; National Honor Society Deborah Lynn Scott: FT A; Spanish Club Doris Wiletta Scott: GAA; Modern Music Masters; Girls’ Varsity Basket¬ ball; Girls’ Varsity Tennis; Band Wanda Gail Seamon John Randal Shelton: VICA Spanish Club; Pep Club; Baseball; Intramural Basketball Donna Mae Shiflett: SCA Representa¬ tive; Pep Club; VICA John Malcolm Sibley, Jr.: Band; Spanish Club; Dragsters Club; Modern Music Masters; All-Regional Band John Venable Simmons, J r.: Base¬ ball; Lettermans Club; French Club; Dragsters Club William Thomas Sizemore: Chess Club; Latin Club; Homeroom Officer; National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta Bernard Raymond Smith: VICA; Dragsters Club; French Club Nancy Sandra Smith: Homeroom Officer; Spanish Club; FBLA Presi¬ dent; FHA Richard Dwight Smith: Spanish Club; JV, Varsity Football; Medical Careers Club Van Stuart Smith: Homeroom Officer; Dragsters Club William Lee Smith: Bus Driver’s Club; Library Assistant; Ind. Art Club William Bradford Smith Betty Lou Solomon: National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Galaxy; French Club; Youth for Christ Presi¬ dent, Secretary; Representative to Girls’ State; Junior Marshal; National Merit Letter of Commendation; Klass- room Kwiz Cynthia Seat Spell: Homeroom Officer; Speech Club; Shutterbug Club President Linda Diane Spencer: Dragsters Club Wilfred Leslie Stanfield: Band; Lettermens Club; Junior Varsity and Varsity Football; All Western District Frederick Douglas Stephens: Band; Pep Club Mildred Denise Stephens Shirley Ann Stephens: Pep Club; Library Assistant Tilsia Isabel Stephens: Band; Choir; Library Assistant; Comette; Drama Club; French Club; Modern Music Masters; SCA Representative Joan Dale Steube: Star; Haliscope; Library Assistant; French Club; Chess Club Seniors Sa-St 139 Patricia Gayle Stevens: Star; Library Assistant; Pep Club; GAA; Bus Drivers’ Club Keith Stokes: Spanish Club; Boys’ Physical Fitness Club President Kenneth Stokes Delma Elvis Stone: FHA Linda Darnell Stovall: Fiomeroom Officer; Star; Haliscope; Comettes Betty Fleetwood Strickland: Choir; FBLA; FTA; )V, Varsity Cheerleading; Pep Club; Spanish Club Reporter; Homeroom Officer; Spanish Club Honor Society; Gymnastics Team; Homeroom Officer; National Honor Society; SCA Representative Rhonda Mae Sutphin: FHA; Pep Club; Star; Haliscope Floyd Ricky Sydnor: Pep Club Vice-president George Stanely Sydnor: Pep Club; FFA; Baseball; Basketball Herman Sydnor: Audio-Visual Club Peggie L. Sydnor Henry Thomas Terry: Dragsters Club; FFA; Bus Drivers Club James Lewis Terry: Library Assistant; FTA; Pep Club; ) V Basketball Otis Wade Terry: Pep Club Marcia Jean Tetlak: National Honor Society; Spanish Club; Science Club; Vice-president FBLA Donald Grady Thaxton: Letterman’s Club; French Club; Science Club; JV, Varsity Football Herman Lewis Thaxton: Latin Club; Varsity Football Rufus Randolph Thaxton 140 Seniors St-Th New girl adjusts Is it hard to come to a new school in your senior year? “Yes,” says Darla Hunt, who came to Halifax from Williamsburg. “But you adjust. With the help of every¬ body, I pulled through.” In Williamsburg, Darla had gone to an ultramodern school where there were open classrooms, TV programs and two smoking areas in¬ side the building. “They weren’t as tough academically, though, as Halifax,” Darla said. “I’ve learned a lot since I’ve been here. I’ve learned about farming and people, but most of all I’ve learned to give of myself in¬ stead of only my time. 1 love it here. The people of Halifax County should be proud of what they have. I’m really glad I came,” she said. Margo Elizabeth Thomas: Star Re¬ porter; SCA Representative; Haliscope; Choir; Glee Club; GAA; Tri-M; Music Ensemble; Girls’ Basketball Peggy Shelton Thomas: FBLA Tracy Lee Thomas: SCA Representa¬ tive; Homeroom Officer; Letterman Club; French Club; Star Reporter; Haliscope; Pep Club; Tennis; Track Caroline Moon Thompson: Haliscope; Star Reporter; Spanish Club; Pep Club; Science Club; FTA Roger Dale Thompson: VICA; DECA; Projectionist Donna Marie Throckmorton: Haliscope; Star Reporter; French Club; Pep Club; FTA Venus Yvonne Throckmorton: Pep Club; Dragsters Club; GAA; Star; Haliscope Rita Faye Toombs: Dragsters Club; Pep Club Shirley Gray Toombs: FBLA; Pep Club Cathie Lou Trickey: Pep Club; DECA; SCA Representative; Homeroom Officer Donna Jo Tuck: Pep Club John Terry Tuck Kathy Crowder Tuck: SCA Representa¬ tive; Library Assistant; Latin Club; Comette Stanley Morris Tuck: Library Assistant; A-V Club Zelda Suzette Tuck: Pep Club; FHA; Library Assistant; SCA Representative Mamie Yvonne Tucker: Pep Club; FHA Michael Marvin Tucker: FFA; Bus Driver Susan Clark Tune Seniors Th-Tu 141 Barbara Fallen Turner: FHA Donna Leigh Vassar: National Honor Society; Star; Haliscope; Library Assistant; FTA Betty Lou Vaughan: FHA Mary Louise Vaughan: French Club; FBLA Parliamentarian Maurice Stephen Vaughan: SCA Representative; Freshman Vice- President; Pep Club; Chess Club; Golf Team Page Haskins Vaughan: SCA Represen¬ tative; Spanish Club; Science Club; JV Football; Freshman Football; Indoor Track Gary Michael Vernon: Science Club Jody Lea Wade: National Honor Society; Star; Haliscope; FTA; Youth For Christ Singing friends. Capturing third place in the talent show, Such Good Friends” sing As Tears Go By.” Peggy Ann Wade: National Honor Society Program Chairman, Treasurer; FBLA; FHA Secretary Timothy Wayne Wade: Homeroom Officer; Dragsters Club; Pep Club • Danny Waldie: SCA Representative; Homeroom Officer; Galaxy; Spanish Club; Science Club; Pep Club; Youth For Christ; J V Basketball; Spanish Honor Society Connie Dianne Walker: SCA Repre¬ sentative; Dragsters Club Elaine Carolyn Walker: Pep Club Kenneth Darrell Walker: SCA Repre¬ sentative; Bus Drivers Club Lunnie Mae Wall: Choir; Dragsters Club; FBLA Andy Lee Waller: National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Chess Club; Boys’ Physical Fitness Club 142 Seniors Tu-Wa Avera Jeanette Waller Brenda Sue Waller: SCA Representa¬ tive; Homeroom Officer; Haliscope; Star; All-Regional Concert Band; Library Assistant; French Club; Pep Club; Modern Music Masters; Varsity Cheerleading David Waller Kathy Leigh Waller: Vice-president of Bus Drivers Club Ronnie Lee Waller: Dragsters Club; President of Bus Drivers Club Charlie Byrd Walton: Pep Club Linda Sue Walton: Pep Club; Bus Drivers Club Sheena Watson Jesse Franklin Watts, Jr.: SCA Representative; Homeroom Officer; Spanish Club; Letterman’s Club; J V, Varsity Basketball; Varsity Baseball Thelma Elizabeth White: Library Assistant; Pep Club; VICA Philip Lee Whitlock: Band; Library Assistant; Science Club; Dragsters Club; Pep Club Debbie Lynn Whitt: National Honor Society; FTA; FBLA Reporter; Drama Club Jackie Bernice Whitt: Dragsters Club Nancy Jo Wilborn: DECA Singers end song Singing their way through six years of school, “Such Good Friends” became a memorable part of the Class of 74. What ended with the Commencement on June 11 began at a seventh grade graduation some five years before. Selected by their seventh grade music teacher, Sharon Hodges, LaiIy Lacy, Kim Nichols, Betty Strickland, Mary Ann Anderson and Janet Bradlet sang “You’ll Never Walk Alone” at the C. H. Friend Graduation. Before this, the group had only sung with the choral ensemble at the school. “We didn’t make a booming hit at the time, and we really didn’t know we were going to continue with it as long as we have,” Kim Nichols, guitarist, said. In their sophomore year the group acquired the name “Such Good Friends.” “We thought that this name stood for what we were and how we got started,” Laily Lacy, soprano, said. Through the past two years the group has sung at school assemblies, revivals, talent shows, civic meetings, weddings, the fair and a local restaurant. Though they will each go to their separate ways in the fall, the memories of singing, practicing and arguing will still linger. “We’ll still get together on holidays and special occasions because we are ‘Such Good Friends’,” they all exclaimed! Seniors Wa-Wh 143 Pamela Bonita Wilborne: Pep Club Brenda Gail Wilborne: Choir; Spanish Club; FBLA; Pep Club Cleveland Hastings Wilborne: Spanish Club; VICA; Chess Club David Samuel Wilborne: Band; Pep Club; SCA Representative; Latin Club; Hobby Club Tracy Wilkerson Bernard Wilkins: International Cultures Club Secretary jacklyn Dianne Wilkins: FHA Thomas Ellsworth Wilkins, Jr.: VICA Parliamentarian; SCA Representative; Science Club; Dragsters Club Cleveland Wade Williams: Track Evelyn Williams Frank Raymond Williams, J r.: DECA; FFA Harold Jerome Williams: Varsity Football Michael Reed Williams: Dragsters Club; Projectionists; Library Assistant; DECA Byrdie Asa Williamson: FFA Glenn Franklin Williamson: Spanish Club President; Spanish Honor Society; SCA Representative; Homeroom Officer Judy Carol Wilson: French Club; FTA; SCA Representative; FBLA; Pep Club; Chess Club Raymond Edgar Witcher: Basketball; Pep Club Carolyn Ann Womack: Library Assistant; Pep Club Lynn Cephas Womack: Homeroom Officer Odessa Richardson Womack: Dragsters Club; Pep Club; Comette Starling Pam Sheldia Womack: Home¬ room Officer; SCA Representative; Star FHA; Haliscope; French Club; Science Club; Youth for Christ Tony Womack Cathy Mae Wood: Pep Club Linda Jean Wooden: Pep Club; FHA; Dragsters Club 144 Seniors Wi-Wo Seniors honored Girls in white dresses and boys in sports jackets is a novelty which occurs once a year at high school and is most often known as Class Day. For the second time in 1974, the seniors marched into an assembly by music; this time the march was one of the last that the seniors would make. The senior class officers, persons from the administration and other dignitaries presided over the ceremonies. Senior Kathy Hamilton presented the Who’s Who Awards, including the Best-Looking, Terry Dickey and Joan Guthrie; Most Likely to Succeed, Beth Riddle and Mike McDowell; Most School Spirited, Jerry Faulkner and Gearlean Martin; Tallest, Bailey Fields and Best-Dressed, Andy Waller and Sharon Foster. As the wind blew and the microphone shook, more than 25 scholarships, monetary awards and honorary awards were presented. O. C. Hailey won two of the top awards: The Principal’s Award and the T. C. Watkins, III Memorial Award. The Principal’s Award was based on scholarship, leadership and athletics while the Watkins trophy was given to the best senior athlete. Beth Riddle received the Reader’s Digest Award for Valedictorian and a $100 Spanish Scholarship. Mike McDowell won the Star Farmer Award while Annette Duncan received the South Boston News-Record Advertiser Journalism Award and Carolyn Good was awarded the Woodman of the World History Award. Other honors went to Tilsia Stephens, the Dr. Bessie Carr Award; Eugene Davis, the Wade Wicks Award; Kathy Hamilton, the Marshall Swanson Award and Rinalda Farrar, the Halifax Chapter of North Carolina Central University Award. As the seniors marched out, they marked the end of another year. Susan Carole Woody: FBLA; DECA Thomas Malcolm Word: Sophomore Class President; Junior Class Vice- president; Senior Class Reporter; Homeroom Officer; SCA Representative; French Club; Pep Club; Science Club Sheila Leigh Wright: Science Club; Dragsters Club; Pep Club William Edward Wyatt: Choir; Spanish Club; Pep Club; DECA; Track; All- Regional Choir Karen Jean Young: Choir; Latin Club; GAA; Shutterbug Club; Gymnastics Debbie Denise Younger: National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; French Club; junior Marshal Jacqueline Denise Younger: Pep Club Wayne Jackson Younger: Choir; Dragsters Club; Bus Drivers Club William Younger Steve Brown Zickefoose: French Club; Science Club; Dragsters Club; Baseball Top winner. O. C. Hailey, recipient of the T. C. Watkins Award and the Principal’s Award, receives a Dixie Youth Scholarship from Mr. Hugh Moore, sports editor of the South Boston News. Seniors Wo-Z 145 Brenda Adams Gary Adams Janice Akers Susan Allen Janet Ambrose Alice Anderson Amy Anderson Daniel Anderson Debbie Anderson Randy Anderson Sharon Anderson David Avery Freda Ballou Karen Ballou Jean Bane Rings symbolic Serious officers. Officers are (bottom row) Karen Ballou, president; Sam Chambers, vice-president; (top row) Juliet Jennings, treasurer; Betty Johnston, sergeant-at- arms and Bee Edmunds, secretary. Excitement oozed from the junior class when their class rings arrived. They had ordered the rings in late January after choosing from various stones and individualized engravings or initials. The Class of 1975 was the first in the school’s history to be offered opal or jade stones or a miniature setting for girls. This was another reason why they were especially anxious to see the final product. The most asked question during the following week was that from the Cracker Jack’s commercial, “Wha’ d’cha get?” Few juniors could say exactly why they ordered a ring. The main reason was it symbolized their years here and would always bring back memories, good and bad. Also, there were those that ordered them merely because it was traditional. Of course, there were those who ordered their rings to give to a boy friend or girl friend. The excitement of the rings died after a week or two. No longer did they feel strange and heavy on the unaccustomed fingers. Some were taken off and pushed to the back of a dresser drawer while others gleamed unnoticed on their owner’s finger. Sheila Banks Shirley Banks Jesse Barksdale Peggy Barksdale Shirley Barksdale Peggy Baskervill Rickey Bass Beverly Bell Claire Betterton Rebecca Beverley Ray Billingslea Victoria Black Larry Blanks James Bliss Stanley Bliss Wanda Bostick 146 Juniors A-Bo Ottis Bowen Wanda Bowen Sibyl Bowes Diane Bowman Cynthia Boxley Iris Boxley Joyce Boyd Billy Bradley Deborah Bradley Delois Brandon John Brandon Barbara Britton Roxie Brooks Dwight Brown Gloria Brown Darlene Bruce Leslie Burgess Lee Burkholder Hazel Burrell Debbie Burton Teresa Burton Beth Caldwell Jay Camp Calvin Carden Royal Carden Mary Carr Molly Carr Sarah Carrington Scott Cassada James Chalmers Sam Chambers Sam Chandler Deborah Chappell Doris Chappell Patricia Chappell Betty Cheek Judy Church Deborah Clark James Clark John Clark Tim Clark Anita Clay Carl Cole Danny Cole Aline Coleman Alonzo Coleman Cecil Coleman Deborah Coleman Grade Coleman Helen Coleman Michael Coleman Patelle Coleman Larry Coles Gail Collie Mattie Collins Deborah Comer Kevin Comer Wynona Compton Anthony Conner David Conner Dianne Conner Sharon Cranford David Creath Cynthia Crews Betty Davis Deborah Davis Georgy Davis Joan Davis Tommy Davis Charlotte Dawson Clarence Dawson Debra Dawson Juniors Bo-Da 147 i With almost all of the entire ’73 staff graduating in ’73, the “Galaxy” was left with practically all juniors for their ’74 issue. In addition to the young and inexperienced staff, there was a new adviser who had never done any work with publications. Although many mistakes were made at first, they learned from them and continued toward their hopes of a May arrival of the magazine. When the journals arrived they immediately went on sale in the lobby and also at the junior high school. The last worry was finances and sales took care of that and got the juniors through the year. Girls edit magazine “Galaxy” gals. Editor Pam Satterfield checks over the first copy from the printer while assistant editor Mitzi Gravitt types the mailing list. The magazine was published early in May. Diana Dean Nick DeCarmen Kathy Dejarnette Mercedes DeShazo Earl Dixon Timothy Dixon Brenda Dunaway Melody Dunn Ann Edmunds Bee Edmunds Carlton Edmunds Debra Elliott Donna Elliott Lewis Elliott William Elliott David Epps Elizabeth Epps Jackie Epps Otis Epps Tim Epps Christine Ewell Barbara Emory Amy Fallen Teresa Fallen Toni Fallen Steven Farmer Rick Farrell Betty Felton Charles Ferguson Spencer Ferguson Sally Ferrell Brenda Fisher Nancy Fisher Jane Ford Kenneth Ford Carl Forlines Wanda Forlines Juanita Forrest Leroy Foster Cheryl Foy 148 Juniors De-Fo Dinah Francis Donna Francis Jacqueline Fuller Susan Fulp Robert Garner Angela Gerst Keith Gilliam Ed Glascock Teresa Glascock Ricky Glass Eddie Glasscock Sylvia Goods Sharon Graves Mitzi Gravitt Agnes Green Belinda Green Charles Green Bridget Guthrie Debra Guthrie LeeAnne Guthrie Susan Guthrie Joseph Gwathney Ernest Hackney Jim Hagood Tina Haire Bonita Hall Edith Hall Garnett Hall Harry Hamlett Dale Hardie Barbara Harmon Caroline Harrell Janice Harris Ronnie Harris Shirley Hastings Dale Hawkins Walter Hayes Mike Heath Norman Hendricks Frieda Henry Deborah Herbert Tony Hill Deborah Holt Becky Holt Sharon Holt Cecil Hogue Juniors Fr-Ho 149 Donna Hoskins Jesse Hubbard Kathy Hubbard Lucky Hudson Debra Hughes Wanda Hughes Dyral Humphrey Sharon Humphrey Michael Ingram Annie Jackson Randy Jacobs Charles Jasinowski Wanda Jenkins Elvin Jennings Juliet Jennings La Vinia Jennings Nina Jennings Deborah Johnson Earl Johnson Betty Johnston Barbara Jones Gary Jones Gloria Jones Mary Jones Janet Jordan Shirley Jordan Keith Joyce Brenda King Eva King George King Barbara Kirby Nelson Kirby Donnie Knowlson Jill Lacks Sharon Lacks Linda Lantz Glenda Layne Debi Lehew Kathy Ligon Bob Linville Gloria Lipscomb Janice Loftis Cynthia Logan George Logan 150 Juniors Ho-Lo Glendora Logan Rodney Long Shlrlean Lovelace Don Lowery Joan Lowery Monty Lowery Stanley Lowery Donna Luck Frank Lutz Gwen Mabins Barbara Martin Bert Martin Charlotte Martin Dale Martin Evelyn Martin Philip Martin Songa Martin Sharon Matthews Susan Matze Mark Mayhew Charlie McCormick Shirley McCullock Mary Lynn McDowell Sandra McDowell James Meeler Cindy Miklos Carolyn Miller Joyce Miller Jocelyn Mitchell Quain Moore Sharon Moore Deb ra Morgan J Juniors become test freaks “These tests Test talk. Counseling junior Horace Edmonds, Mrs. Rae Lantor explains the results of his PSAT test. are a pain in the neck!” “If I don’t do well, Mrs. Penick will kill me!” “I don’t believe there is any accurate way to measure a person’s mental ability.” These familiar sounds were heard as most juniors bravely faced the challenge of taking such tests as SCAT and STEP, PSAT NMSQT, SAT, and ACH. The nation has become test orientated and so has school. Tests are required for college entrance and in preparation for certain jobs. They also play an important role in advancement in society. For many juniors, the tests checked their performance of ability and growth. For other juniors, filling out the questionnaires aided them in learning their social security number, if nothing else. Curtis Morris Donna Murphy Jeanette Murray Sue Myers Caroline Mosley Arthur Murray June Myers Bridget! Neece Juniors Lo-Ne 151 Tommy Nelson Anita Norton David Owen Carol New Sheila Oakley Gale Owen Everette Nichols Dennis Osborne Janet Owen Patricia Nichols Jan Overby Lee Owen Mary Elizabeth Owen Ray Owen Joby Owens Margaret Palmer Steve Palmer Carl Pannell Carolyn Passley Kenneth Peade Charles Penick Dennis Perkins Mary Perkins Linda Peters Stanley Petty Gail Phillips Deborah Pleasants Albert Plenty Raleigh Poindexter Brenda Pointer David Pointer Sharon Pointer Ricky Pool Peggy Poole Patricia Poteat Angela Powell Belinda Powell Linda Powell Nathaniel Powell Nelson Powell Sheila Powell Barbara Price Heinz Pritchard Charles Pruitt Joanne Puryear Lisa Puryear Tony Puryear Carolyn Quarles Betty Ragans Mary Ragland Sue Ragland Zelda Ragland 152 Juniors Ne-Ra Society taps large group .,. in the National Honor Society! It’s one of the honors given to juniors. In March, 56 made it. Candidates for the NHS were selected by the principal, Mr. John Johnston, Miss Mary Brooks and other specified faculty members on the basis of leadership, scholarship, service and character. The list of new members was kept secret until the day of inductions. Emotions ran high as each junior sat in his seat wondering if he were one of the chosen few. Pride, excitement, and fear—fear of not being inducted or fear of tripping over the robe when inducted— dominated the minds of many. Tapped with honors. Honor society inductions conclude as O. C. Hailey pins Glendora Logan, the last of the 56 inductees. Jerry Reagan Virginia Reagans Amy Redd Sam Redd Holly Reeves Vicky Reeves Avis Rickman Gerald Roark Judy Roark Barry Roberts Joan Robertson Claude Robinson Larry Robinson Toni Ross Marshall Rowland Tommy Rudder Helen Russell Alan Satterfield Dorothy Satterfield Pam Satterfield Raymond Satterfield Donald Saunders Luann Saunders Rita Saunders Vickie Saunders Joyce Seamon Clay Seamster Nancy Sheton Ellen Short Phyllis Short Sue Simms Orealia Simon Gary Slagle Eunice Slayton David Smith Jane Smith Jerome Smith Pam Smith Wayne Smith Carol Smoot Juniors Re-Sm 153 Cynthia Snead Rita Snead Tony Snead Lee Spangler Kimberly Spence Jacqueline Stephens Audrey Stevens David Stevens Lee Stevens Nancy Stevens Ava Stewart Howard Suit Annette Sydnor Paul Sydnor Sylvia Sydnor Kim Talbott Cecil Talley Betty Tanksley Junior Terrell Audrey Terry Marvin Terry Ann Thompson Larry Thorpe Jeannie Throckmorton Michele Throckmorton Gary Toler Ernest Traynham Sandy Tribley Susan Trickey Amy Tuck Debbie Tuck Debra Tuck Ivy Tuck Otis Tuck Cindy Tucker David Tucker Brenda Tune Elizabeth Vaughan Mike Vaughan Wanda Wade Donna Walker Jeff Wallace Ada Waller Charles Waller Deborah Waller Irene Waller Millous Walton Carmella Warren C. W.Watkins Donna Watkins Cindy Watts Mary Watts Michael Watts Susan Weatherford Nancy Weaver Eric West Steven Wheeler Dorothy White Joyce Whitlow Sheila Whitlow 154 juniors Sn-Wh Gym changes to land of oz Paper road. Hazel Burrell is the first to follow the yellow brick road as she and Mr. Don Waldo unroll the paper for the lobby prom decorations. Dorothys, Totos, tin men, munchkins and scarecrows took form as some thirty juniors created an original atmosphere for the Junior-Senior Prom. Class sponsor Mr. Don Waldo and juniors began plans for the annual event some six weeks before the April dance. Once they had decided upon the theme “Somewhere Over the Thomas Whitlow Serita Wilkins Linda Williamson Lorraine Womack Meade Woosley William Wilborn Brenda Williams Danny Willis Lucy Womack Phyllis Wray Cassandra Wilborne Gloria Williams David Wilmoth Luther Wood Barbara Wyatt Bobbie Wilkerson Karen Williams Randy Wilson Sandra Wooden Dinita Wyatt Mark Wilkerson Mark Williams Gary Womack Walter Woody Gloria Wyatt Rainbow,” they tackled the task of turning a musty high school gym into an enchanted land of Oz. The final week was filled with last minute chores as streamers were strung, scenery painted and manequins were dressed. But no matter how industrious the group proved during the week, the last day was filled with trivial, stupid things without which the man-made setting would crumble. It’s amazing what a well placed staple can do. Finally the hectic week ended, and the gym had been transformed into a fairyland. Jackie Yancey Patsey Yates Stan Yeatts Carol Young Eva Young Evelyn Young Kathy Young Brenda Younger Kenneth Younger Juniors Wh-Y 155 Bill Abbott Alvin Acree Sammy Adkins Raymond Albert John Ambrose Timothy Amos Carolyn Anderson Ricky Anderson Sharon Anderson Teresa Anderson Nancy Andrews Vickey Arthur ■■■■■■■ mmmmmmaamamammmmm KanHOBBHHi mmmmm: . Franklin Austin Mark Averett Sherry Averett Dinah Bailey Donna Bailey Sarah Bailey Ronnie Bane William Bane Diane Banks Patrice Banks Cynthia Barbour Judy Barbour Sarah Barbour Carolyn Barker Kathy Barker Loretta Barksdale Mary Barksdale Robert Barksdale Sheila Barksdale Charles Bates Tammy Bates Anne Benassi Lilly Bishop Conway Blanks Janet Bliss Wanda Blount Stephen Bomar David Boswell Mattie Bowman Ernest Boxley Louvener Boyd Ricky Boyd Mary Brandon Clyde Brooks Patricia Brown Donald Burton 156 Sophomores A-Bu 800 arrive calm, scared “I’m lost AGAIN!” “I’m going to be late! I don’t even know which class I’m going to, much less where it is!” Such frantic comments were voiced Smiles and grins. Class heads are Mike Taylor, sergeant-at- arms; Wanda McDowell, secretary; Anne Benassi, vice- president; Diane Williamson, reporter and Emily Powell, president. throughout the halls as 800 nervous and gittery sophomores slowly found their way about the “grand edifice” on the first day of school. Although life at Halifax County High School was quite an ordeal for the newcomers during those first few weeks, most sophomores seemed to like the vast change. Robert Burton Randy Cage Pam Carden Shelia Carrington Larry Burwell David Caldwell Darlene Carr Virginia Carrington Bernard Butler Erlene Carden Laverne Carr Michael Carter Sherrie Byers Kenneth Carden Linda Carr Robin Carter Terry Cabaniss Lisa Carden Ronald Carr Mark Cassada Barbara Cage Lottie Carden Sandra Carr Patricia Chalmars New faces of both students and teachers, new rules and regulations, new schedule order, new subjects and an unfamiliar school greeted the sophomores as they arrived on September 4. Many were scared, others calm, some nervous and others even hot and bored. A group of varied personalities had been combined into the sophomore class on that first day. Connie Clay Alice Clay Jerome Clauden George Clark Barbara Claiborne Linwood Chappell Sophomores Bu-Ch 157 Janet Clements David Cole Mary Cole Ricky Cole Bennie Coleman Carlos Coleman Curtis Coleman David Coleman Frederick Coleman Jo Ann Coleman Shirley Coleman Wendy Coleman Gloria Coles Virginia Coles Clarence Comer Lew Compton Carlene Conner Greta Conner Michael Conner Robert Conner Robin Coon Debra Cooper Garry Covington Robert Cox Berniece Crews Debra Crowder Keith Crowder Thomas Crowder Karol Curtis Charlene D ' agata Albert Daniel Deborah Davenport Audrey Davis Betty Davis 158 Sophomores Cl-D ■ Florine M. Davis Jayletta Davis Phillip Davis David Day Tommy Dean Melba Delaware Grace Dismuke Brenda L. Dixon Cherokee Dixon Joyce Dixon Karen Dixon Kathy Dixon Lacy Dixon Ronald Dixon Mark Dodd Richard Duncan Patricia Dunkley Elanor Edmonds James Edmondson Amy Edmunds Linda Elliott Teresa Elliott Boyd Ellis Linda Epps Two sophs break pattern Comet chase. Sophomore James Smith pursues guard Terry Walker in the home game with arch-rivals George Washington. The Comets beat GW three out of four times this season. Playing varsity sports your first year in high school is not the usual procedure, but for James Smith and Marvin Fallen it was routine. Both made two varsity teams and played as if they were experienced veterans. James was a first string guard on the basketball team which went all the way to the state tournament. In the semifinal contest against Petersburg, he was the Blues’ second highest scorer with 11 points. “Putting James on the varsity was a gamble, but when a sophomore has self-confidence, he can blend well with other players. James did,” Coach Don Thompson said. Marvin also participated in state competition as a high jumper for the track team. Both boys played varsity football. James was a starting defensive back for the varsity squad and Marvin was the backup fullback. Marvin was also the starting center and leading rebounder for the J V basketball squad, making him a three-sports man who says, “It feels good to go three ways but I get tired sometimes.” Tony Estes Nancy Fallen Frances Faris Gwendolyn Faulkner Andrew Ferrell Janice Ferrell Shelia Forbush David Ford David Forlines Da id Foster Sophomores Da-Fo 159 , 89! gw . ' ' ' •hT c °mtsT J N M A , ‘ ' A. ,..., Speaker wins honor Sophomore Becky Winning smile. Becky Riddle shows the American Legion Oratorical Award for her achievement in the oratorical contests. Riddle won first place in the 1974 local, district and zone American Legion Oratorical contests and finished the year’s competition by placing second in the state of Virginia. This being her second year in such a competition, Becky was thrilled to reach the state level and has grand hopes of participating in the national contest within her two remaining high school years. “I enjoy all types of public speaking in addition to traveling over the state and meeting new people,” Becky remarked as she spoke of the advantages of the oratorical contests. “Participation in such a competition allows thousands of young people to voice their opinions concerning our great country and the United States Constitution and also provides wonderful scholarships for the competitors,” she commented. Faye Francis Grayson Francis Wanda Francis Dale Francisco Doug Frazier Steve Garber Susan Garrett Elizabeth Gilmore Brenda Glasgow Malcolm Glass Brenda Glasscock Clarence Glasscock Shirley Glenn Armstead Glover Frank Godbold Yolanda Gomes David Good Joseph Goode Steve Gordon William Granger Stanley Gravitt Rhonda Green Anthony Gregory Richard Gregory Dewey Guill Kenneth Guill Gwen Guthrie Violet Guthrie Clyde Hall Mary Hamlet Dora Harris Robert Harris IPI Hil 160 Sophomores Fr-Ha Robin Harrison Charles Hatcher Eddie Hatcher Garrie Hawkins David Heath Kim R. Henderson Sandra Hendricks Horace B. Hicks Juanita Hicks Dianne Hill Joyce Hill Mary Hill Kenneth Hite Riley Hite Delma Hodges Susan Hodges Wayne Hodnett Stacy Hogan Bruce Holcomb Branton Holland Thomas Holt Paul Honeycutt Brinda Howard Willie Howerton Dorothy Hubbard Lydia Hudson Nancy Hudson Robert Hudson Bobby Hughes Jackie Hunt Richard Hunt Eugene Ingram James Irby Linda Irby Connie Irvin Shirley Jackson Daryl Jacobs Thomas Jasinowski Andrew Johnson Dale Johnson Vickie Johnson Anthony Jones Calvin Jones Emma Jones Lottie Jones Randy Jones Rebecca Jones Terrie Jones Wanda Jones Dianne Jordan Sharon Kearney Helen Kim Debra King Ronald King Kathy Kirby Kaye Kirby Vanessa Kirby Doug Lacks Garland Lacks Keith Lacks Darwin Leigh Rebecca Leigh Leslie Letnom Dene Lewis Erma Lewis Jo Ann Lewis Priscilla Link Daphne Lloyd Lindy Lloyd Dennis Loftis Glenn Loftis Timothy Loftis Sophomores Ha-Lo 161 Curtis Logan Donald Logan Leslie Logan Shari Logan Lawrence Long Geraldine Lovelace James Lovelace Amy Lowery Ralph Lowery Vicky Lowery Shelby Lloyd Patty Lynch Barry Mabins Julia Malone Kate Mapp Agnes Marable Brenda Marable Dean Marshall Linda Marshall Cheryl Martin Dale Martin John Martin Larry Martin Martha Martin Carol McBride Dwight McCargo Gloria McCargo Carey McClure Karen McCraw Vallerie McCraw Wanda McDowell Kenneth McKinney Karen Meadows Debra Medley Earlene Medley Jean Medley Patricia Medley Kathryn Meeler Betty Miller Donnie Miller Scott Miller William Miller Cindi Mills Vicky Mills William Mills Mucie Mitchell Teresa Moore Catherine Moore Denise Moore Kathryn Moorefield Pamela Morris Ronald Morris Regina Morton Annette Murray Mae Nelson Janet Newbill Carl Newtor Pam Norman Wanda Oakes Brenda Oliver Karen Oliver Sandy Ondich Robert Overstreet Bret Owen Kenneth Owen Brian Owens Edward Owens Sarah Palmer Kevin Parton Ella Patrick Edna Penick Carolyn Perkins 162 Sophomores Lo-Pe Cle erase Basket cases. What had been Oz the previous night crumbles as sophomores David Schreffler and John Puryear remove the balloon that took Dorothy to the land of Oz. aners prom mrf i -� I I r mrnn q With swollen, partially closed eyes, frowning mouths, uncombed hair and trudging along slowly, 60 tired sophomores entered the gym at 10 a.m. April 27 to begin their job of clearing away what remained of the prom decor. This large turn-out was a great improvement on the usual sophomore apathy. But the common, annual gripe rang throughout the group, “Juniors and seniors have all the fun while we have to do the work.” Each year the seniors relax, the juniors get out of class to decorate the gym for the prom and the sophs have to clean up the mess! But, after sweeping away the last bits of paper, staples and particles of dirt, the sophomores looked over the gym and complimented themselves on a job well done. Within an hour’s time, all remnants of the 1974 Junior-Senior Prom had been completely erased and the door was locked behind them, leaving no indication of the big event. Rhonda Perry Becky Phillips Frances Piechota John Pinson Kent Pointdexter Bernard Poole Diane Powell Emily Powell Susan Pruett David Pulliam Henry Pulliam Sara Pulliam John Puryear Sherrie Puryear Susan Puryear Vickie Puryear Mary A. Quarles Charlene Ragland Vanessa Ragsdale Rosa Reamer Beverly Reaves Lydia Reaves Kelly Rebick James Reese Michael Reeves Batbara A. Regan Carolyn Reynolds Robin Rice Kenneth Richardson Wanda Richardson Becky Riddle Frank Ridgeway Sophomores Pe-Ri 163 Calvin Roark Lucinda Robertson Robert Robertson Sharon Roller Scott Rottler Richard Rowland Shelby Rowland )udy Rjjdd Patricia Rudd Ronald Rudder Martha Russell Brenda Sadler James Satterfield Kay Satterfield Mary Seamster Patsye Seamster Roger Seamster Susan Seamster David Sheffler Karen Shelton Ramona Shephard Carolyn Short Michael Shortt Timothy Siegla Dianne Simmons Nettie L. Simon Macon Sizemore Brenda Smith Cora Smith Elsie Smith Jerry Smith Paige Smith Sheryle Smith Virginia Smith Tom Snead Robin Snow Ronnie Snow Charles Solomon Susan Solomon Mark Sompayrac 164 Sophomores Ro-So Jesse Spencer Anne Stephens Cender Stephens Kathy Stephens Melvin Stephens Donna Stevens Hugh Stewart Sylvia Stewart Brent Stokes B. W. Stone Herbert Stovall Terri Strayhan Willis Switzer Drucilla Sydnor Ricky Sydnor Jackie Talbott Keister Talley Michael Taylor Henry Terry Jo Ann Terry Brenda Throckmorton Yvonne Thorpe Debra Torian Mary Torian Brenda Traynham Emily Tuck Jane Tuck Lydia Tuck Henry Tucker Loretta Tucker Ronnie Tucker Sheila Tucker Faces fall in classroom mouths sprang wide open, eyes bulged and groans filled the classroom. Dr. Venable had just announced that no sophomores would be allowed to attend the assembly presented by the VCU Wind Ensemble. The angry sophomores discovered that their exclusion was not Baton waver. Virginia Commonwealth University Wind Ensemble entertains the student body minus the sophomores who were banned due to their misconduct in previous assemblies. because they were the youngest group but because they had been disruptive at the last assembly. Small groups of sophomores were subsequently seen gathered in the halls contriving secret plans of boycotting future assemblies to prove that they didn’t cause any more noise than the other students. These plans, however, were soon forgotten as the sophomores thought of the welfare of all concerned. Wanda Tucker Linda Tune Barbara Vaughan Brenda Tuggle Belinda Vassar Billy Vaughan Sophomores Sp-Va 165 Renee Vaughan Cecil Vaughan Wayne Vaughan Jacqueline Venable Phoebe Venable Willis Wade Larry Walker William Walker Michael Walkins Why do sophomores Dropouts number 80 drop out of school? According to Mrs. Rae Lantor, guidance counselor, the most prevalent reason is lack of interest. A small number of others leave for poor health or to join the military. When a student has been absent for 15 consecutive days, his name is dropped from the roll. “If the dropout is under 1 7, his name is given to the juvenile authorities,” Mrs. Lantor said. “They then get the student back in school.” Over 80 sophomores left the school during this school term. Of these, about 20 per cent transferred to other schools and the rest were dropouts. There were more dropouts from the sophomore class than from either of the other grades. The situation appears to be improving somewhat, Mrs. Lantor believes. “At mid-term, there were fewer dropouts than the year before at the same time,” she said. No dropouts here. Though over 80 sophomores dropped out of school, Caroline Reynolds and Anne Carter Stephens still maintain an interest in ordinary school routine. Charlotte Waller Janet L. Waller Lisa Waller Lorenza Waller Ronald Waller Sylvia Waller Deborah Wallwork Arnetta Warren Roland Watkins 166 Sophomores Va-Wa Danny Wagstaff Debra Wazeka Donnie Weatherford Linda Weatherford Terrie Weaver Toni Wells Lofonza West Rose White Sharon White Thomas Whitlock Brenda Whitt Doug Whitt Michael Whitt Kenneth Wilborne Johnnie Wilkerson Melanie Wilkerson Sue Wilkins George Wilkinson Charvester Williams Joann Williams Olivia Williams Diane Williamson Carol Willis Mary J. Wilmoth Kathy Wilson Cynthia Womack Debbie Womack Denice Womack Denise M. Womack Joseph Womack Leon Womack Sheena Womack Joseph Wood Pat Woody Cynthia Wyatt Donald Yeatts Harry Yeaman Mark Yates Donna Yancey Diane Yancey Eugene Wyatt Faye Wyche Charlie Wylie Sophomores Wa-Ya 167 Board of Control: same song, new verse Same song, different verse. That was the refrain that ran through most meetings of the Board of Control, the governing body that sets final policy for the senior and junior high schools. And that ol d tune was, what else?, the new high school. Although the board had to turn to such matters as budget, calendar, teacher organizations and parental complaints, the construction of a new high school to educate 2200 students was the topic demanding the most time and discussion. And at times it caused the most despair, disappointments and downright feelings of exasperation. For instance, part of the year was spent in court securing land for the building. Plans had to be drawn and redrawn to meet all kinds of building codes, State Board of Education requirements and a county and city pocketbook that was being flattened by inflation. When cost estimates were released, it was discovered that delays and other factors had driven what was supposed to be a $8,000,000 project up to the stratosphere of $11,000,000. Rumbles from members of the Board of Supervisors and citizens about the estimated increase in costs discouraged many people, but the School Board forged ahead and in the early fall bids for construc¬ tion of the combination high school and vocational center were advertised. “When the bids are opened, then we will decide what to do next, based on the cost involved,” School Superintendent Udy C. Wood said. So the Board will be working on that same song again for months to come and perhaps for years. Policy pose. The Board of Control approves policy for the high school. They are (seated) Mr. Udy C. Wood; Mr. Al Burkholder, chairman; (standing) Mr. Garland Childrey, Mr. George Smith and Mr. Thomas McDowell. The 168 Board of Control Board meets monthly. Exciting moment. Mr. Udy C. Wood, superintendent of schools, gives Mary Ann Anderson her diploma after her completion of 12 years of schooling. Office work. Supervisor of Transportation Mr. Julian Harrison is most often seen by students in the bus parking lot. However, he also does much office work determining bus schedules. School Board work. Assistant Superintendent Mr. Frank Chaffin is in charge of teacher certification and coordination of instruction between the junior and senior high schools. Superintendent functions. School Superintendent Mr. Udy C. Wood is invited to many school functions such as the annual ICT spring banquet. Board of Control 169 Administrators on their job: involvement, youth Why would a man want to put up with the headaches of being an administrator in a 2200 student school? The answers vary. “To be more involved in the total school program,” replied Mr. Harry Wilson when asked about the satisfactions he gets as an administrator. He enjoys making decisions and directing school activities. “I like to exercise more fully my ability to lead youth,” he said. Mr. Carl Furches said he liked to “put up with 2200 kids a day” and doesn’t really know why he wanted to become an administrator. He does like the thought of working 1 2 months a year instead of 10 as most teachers. Mr. Larry Clark, Dr. L. M. Venable and Mr. William Vanney enjoy the idea of advancement and increased salary. In addition, Dr. Venable feels that “working with young people helps me to stay young.” “I like being able to help students through their last three years of public education,” says Mr. Clark of the job. Mr. Vanney likes the work except “there are so many things that have to be done that sometimes I wonder if there are enough hours in a day.” Problems of the administration are surprisingly few. The main ones are getting students to attend regularly and attempting to make them realize that studying pays dividends. As Mr. Clark stated, “We have been very fortunate.” The bosses of any operation encounter bad situations. One student became so angry with Mr. Clark that he threatened to kill him. Another student wanted to “whip” Mr. Vanney. Prank phone calls are another problem plaguing the administrators. One student phoned Mr. Wilson and told him to meet his sister at the bus station. He has no sister. However, the rewards are numerous. “Winning basketball tournaments and awards for successes, such as pub¬ lications are great,” says Dr. Venable. 170 Administration Bookman. As the year passes Mr. Carl l urches, who is in charge of issuing books to students, constantly finds himself surrounded by books Bureaucratic grin. Vice-principal Mr. Larry Clark smiles at the plans of the proposed high school. He also works with student schedules. Chief talk. Amid the crowded halls, Betty Johnston confers with Dr. Venable at his morning supervisory post. The halls are filled with students rushing to lockers and classes but they are quiet, very quiet when Dr. V. is on the hall. • SH Day dreams. Vice-principal Mr. Bill Vanney while supervising the cafeteria, wonders which substitute teachers he will have to call tomorrow for ill teachers. Lunchtime conversation. After eating lunch in the cafeteria, Jerry Saunders and Carl Newton spend the rest of their lunch period talking to Dr. Venable. All checked out. Scanning over incoming buses, Mr. Harry Wilson, vice-principal in charge of transportation, makes sure all buses have arrived on time. Administration 171 On duty. Business teacher Mr. Robert Pearson checks the arrival time of each bus. After one week another faculty member will replace him. Roadside wait. With the energy crisis came car pools. Mr. Don Waldo waits for his afternoon ride to his home in Roxboro, N.C. Mrs. Freeda Akers: Shorthand, Department Chairman Mr. Jim Albright: ICT 12, VICA Miss Anne Ayers: P.E. 1 0, Girls’ Tennis Coach, GAA, J V Cheerleaders Mr. Jack Baggett: English 12, World Literature, Cross Country Coach Mrs. Corlys Ballou: English 10 Miss Bessie Bandy: Reading Improvement Mr. Lee Barksdale: DE I, II, DEC A Mr. Tom Berry: Government, JV Football Coach Miss Jane Blackwell: Guidance, Department Chairman Miss Helen Blow: Typing Mr. Andrew Bohannon: Audio- Visuals, U.S. History, A-V Club Mr. Archie Bohannon: DE 11, DECA, Departme nt Chairman Miss Mary Brooks: Algebra I, II, National Honor Society Mr. Harold Brown: Biology, Ecology Club Mr. Frank Burwell: Art I, II, Arts and Crafts Club Mr. Maurice Bush: Black Studies, Glee Club Mr. Charlie Cage: English 10 Mr. Jim Cardwell: Agriculture IV, FFA, Department Chairman 172 Faculty Ak-Ca Bus duty The majority of the student body seems to think the sole purpose of a teacher is to make learning as interesting as possible for students. Even though this may be one of their functions, there are many in winter: unseen duties that s cold teachers perform as a part of their daily routine. Like students, teachers participate in extra-curricular activities, but unlike stud ents, teachers do not have to choose the type of duty they are to perform. Assignments of bus duty, hall supervision, game duty and clubs are made before the beginning of the fall session. The teachers that are seen outside the building near the buses each morning are not put there as guards to make sure no one escapes after arriving to school. They are put there to insure the safety of the students that are unloading and loading the buses and also to make sure that students conduct themselves in an orderly manner. “The persons who are on the bus duty roster are selected from the male teachers who have their planning period first period,” Mr. Harry Wilson, transportation supervisor said. Clubs are a very important part of the process of learning and teachers are assigned to clubs to which they will be most beneficial. Mr. Leon Palmer, Shutterbug Club sponsor, devoted a lot of his time to organizing the teacher-faculty basketball game and the talent show. The combined profit of both activities was well over $ 1000. Mr. Palmer feels that his participation in these activities was an im¬ portant part of his school work. Miss Hipps helped with the talent show. “Extra-curricular activities are a part of being a teacher,” Mr. Palmer commented. “A teacher just doesn’t teach from 9 to 3:10 and cal! it quits; sharing in outside activities is just as important.” Working together as a team in order to achieve victory requires a lot of practice. That’s why J V basketball coach Randolph Perry consi¬ ders coaching as something that should only be done after school. He doesn’t think of coaching as a duty; to him, it’s more of a pleasure because he enjoys shaping the minds of young people. “It’s a real thrill to see students pass through their adolescent years success¬ fully,” Coach Perry stated. “Coaches play an important part in this transition and I feel that I can contribute a great deal.” “As long as I get full cooperation from all students, I enjoy working with students in extra duties,” Art Club sponsor Mr. Burweli stated. “I like being around people and it doesn’t bother me when I have to work with students outside of class.” Mr. Burweli also said that supervision of students is necessary and that it goes along with being a teacher. Mr. Robert Wall, musical director, has very strong feelings about his position as Comette sponsor. He feels that the overall work load of a teacher is ignored when assignments are made. “It is physically im¬ possible for one person to supervise all functions and actions of an organization that is as large as the Comettes and that has so many responsibilities throughout the school year,” Mr. Wall stated. All teachers can’t be as lucky as Mr. Dunn, “Galaxy” adviser, who insists that all the work was done by the group itself. “The only thing that I did was provide a time and place for the staff members to work,” Mr. Dunn stated. “The staff was completely responsible for the operation of the magazine.” Mr. Dunn also stated that working after school is part of his job because everything isn’t learned in class. Mr. Robert Chambers: Guidance, SCA Bulletin Board Chairman Mrs. Ann Conner: English 1 2, English Department Chairman Mrs. Nancy Conner: Plane Geometry, Algebra I, FT A. Mr. John Crittenden: P.E. 11-12, Football Coach Faculty Ch-Cr 173 Teachers architects: strange but true Upon walking into Mr. Clark’s office in April, one probably O c found department heads Mrs. Mary Davis, Mrs. Freeda Akers and Miss Julia Tuck sprawled in the middle of the floor with rulers, pencils and long sheets of paper. Though this is a most unlikely place for teachers, it was where the department heads found themselves during the six weeks of planning for the new high school to be built in two years. Tentative plans were discussed by each department and the department heads began the tedious task of drawing to scale the various department ideas. This was where the problems began. Mrs. Conner might have known how to scan a line of poetry, but when it came to drawing a straight line on the plans, her ability ended. Many of the other teachers had this same problem since all were amateur architects. After they had completed the drawings to their satisfaction or finally given up, the plans were discussed and adjusted to meet department approval. The final product was then given to Mr. Clark. It seemed that the dreams for the new high school were moving closer to reality as the plans were sent to school officials and the architect for a final evaluation. These plans must now go through careful evaluation by the architects with final plans and approval being given in August. Mrs. Thelma Crowder 1 : Librarian, Library Club Mrs. Annie B. Daniel: Home Ec. Ill, FH A Mrs. Willie Daniel: Record¬ keeping, FBLA Mrs. Tammy Daniels: U.S. History, FT A 174 Faculty Cr-Da Mrs. Mary Davis: Consumer Chemistry, Physical Science, Department Chairman Mr. Patrick Davis: History, Government Mrs. Othella Dillard: General Business, Recordkeeping Mr. Chris Dunn: PE 10 Mr. David Dunn: English 10, SCA, Galaxy Mrs. Carolyn Elliott: Biology, Science Club Mrs. Sonya Falls: English 11, Majorettes Mr. Richard Fitz: Journalism I, II, “Star”, “Haliscope” Mrs. Mary Fletcher: Recordkeeping, Bookkeeping Miss Margie Ford: English 10, Shutterbugs Miss Loretta Gilchrist: English 12 Mrs. Glennis Greenwood: Home Ec II, IV, Senior Home Ec, FHA, Department Chairman Mr. Henry Harrison: Industrial Arts, Metal Working, Mechanical Drawing, Industrial Arts Club, Department Chairman Mrs. Barbara Haugh: Sociology, Economics, Psychology Miss Mildred Henderson: Algebra III, Trigonometry, Introductory Analysis, Refresher Math, Mu Alpha Theta Miss Lissie Hipps: Art II, III, IV, Arts and Crafts Club, Department Chairman Mr. Terry Holt: History II Mrs. Rebecca Howitt: English 10, 11, Youth for Christ Mr. Joe Hyatt: Government, Baseball Coach Mr. John Johnston: Algebra II, Department Chairman, National Honor Society Mr. Currie Lacks: Shop Mrs. Rae Lantor: Guidance, International Cultures Club Mr. David Lawson: U.S. History, SCA Miss Cynthia Lewis: Biology, Chemistry Faculty Da-Le 1 75 woman Students walk into their 11 diitZ0 fifth period biology class and glance at the teacher’s desk with a start. After a moment, it registers in many minds that on duty: astranseris substitute’s here sitting in the teacher’s chair. This is one reaction to those strange, sometimes familiar, persons who come in to substitute. But no matter what one’s first reaction is, almost every student welcomes the break in the monotony of having one teacher and many enjoy the company of interesting teachers. Mrs. Josephine Frieson is one of these interesting people. Known to many students as “the lady with the dressed-up dog” since she has a well- dressed toy poodle, she enjoys the contact of young people. “I really like substitute teaching and I especially love meeting the students and teachers,” she commented. She revealed, “After substituting, I can see that teaching is really a dedicated life. If I had my profession to choose over, I would select teaching because no two days are ever the same.” A former New Yorker and a teacher for forty years, Mr. Horace Peeling was a bit nervous when he started substituting here a few years ago. He feels that two advantages of substitue teaching over regular teaching are fewer headaches and fewer records to keep. “Never knowing when you have to teach is the disadvantage,” he added. “Here students behave well. In fact, I’m really amazed at the many compliments I get from students and at their courtesy,” he concluded. After substituting for fifteen years, Mrs. Barbara Swain is quite familiar with the school and its people. “I like being around young people and I like to keep up with my favorite subject—math,” she stated. “Also, I enjoy teaching a variety of subjects. Once I substituted for a boys’ physical education class and they really thought that unusual.” Substitute teacher. Mrs. )o Frierson shows students Barbara Martin, Linda Wilkins and Dinah Francis their government assignment in their regular teacher’s absence. 176 Faculty Li-Ov Miss Brenda Little: Family Living, FH A Mr. Wayne Lloyd: Driver Education, Assistant Basketball Coach Mr. Rick Logan: Guidance Miss Maria Lozano: Spanish I, II, III, IV, Spanish Ciub, Department Chairman Mr. Bristol Martin: Driver Education, Track Coach, Letterman’s Club Mrs. Emily Martin: Biology, Science Club Mrs. Sandra Matthews: P.E. 10, 11-12, Girls’ Track Coach, Gymnastics Coach, Modern Dance Club Miss Nancy Mazza: French II, III, French Club Miss Frances Mitchell: P.E. 10, GAA, Girls’ Tennis Coach, Department Chairman Mr. Bill Moore: ICT II, VICA, Cheerleaders, Department Chairman Mrs. Rose Murray: Guidance, Medical Careers Club Mrs. Catherine Overstreet: Biology Mr. George Paige: Woodworking, Industrial Arts Club Mrs. Ista Palmer: Office Practice, Bookkeeping, FBLA Mr. Leon Palmer: Typing, Shutterbug Club Mr. Wayne Palmer: Agriculture III, V, FFA Mr. Robert Pearson: General Business, Pep Club Mrs. Martha Penick: English 11 Mr. Randolph Perry: Special Education, JV Basketball Coach Mr. Tyrone Powell: PE 11-12, JV Football Coach, Baseball Coach Miss Shiann Price: English 12 Mr. Wilton Ragland: Attendance Counselor Miss Nancy Ramsey: Math 10 Mr. Ron Ramsey: P.E. 10, Football Coach, Department Chairman Faculty Pa-Ram 177 Sunny study halls. Mrs. Joyce Thompson and Mrs. Eurice Holt, study hall attendants, are tempted by warm weather and move their students from the stuffy auxiliary gym outside. Student teacher. Working in both the library and one English class, Miss Valerie Blanks of Longwood College aids Barbara Wilkerson with library reference materials. Teachers wm Honors and awards are given to students throughout the school year. Everyone hears of those awards and offers congratulations; however, seldom is ever one aware of the awards given to honors: from coast to coast teachers. Contrary to what many people may think, many teachers are given awards for being outstanding in vocational or civic work. During the week of the National FFA conventions last October, Mr. J. R. Cardwell received the Honorary American Farmer Degree in Kansas City. He was awarded a certificate and a Honorary American Farmer key to wear on a chain. Mr. Cardwell’s reaction to the convention was expressed simply as: “Overall, it was simply outstanding!” Serving as President of the Southside Area Virginia Vocational Agriculture Teacher’s Association (VVATA), Mr. C. V. Turner also served as vice-president of the state association. The Southside Area VVATA consists of all of the agriculture teachers in 14 counties. The state is divided into six large areas which form a state association. Widely known as a speaker on yearbooks and newspapers at national conventions, Mr. Richard J. Fitz has also taught in yearbook workshops in Indiana, Ohio, Alabama, Mississippi and Virginia. On his trips to conventions, Mr. Fitz, has spoken at the Columbia Scholastic Press in New York, the Virginia High School League, the National Scholastic Press in San Francisco and the Southern Interscholastic Press Association at the University of South Carolina. He was also elected secretary of the SI PA Advisory Council. Helping with the planning of the changes to come about in the Halifax Educational Association, Mr. David Dunn served as President of the HEA from May, 1973 to May, 1974. The HEA is a part of the Virginia Educational Association and the National Educational Association. Until this year, all were separate associations; however, now if a teacher joins one, he must join all of the organizations. Other changes have come about with the merging of the three associations. UNISERV units have been started across the state with the local unit made up of Martinsville, Henry County, Danville, Pittsylvania County, Patrick County, Halifax County and South Boston, with headquarters in Danville. The UNISERV director will be directly responsible to the teachers for whom he is working. He will in no way be affiliated with the school board or governing bodies of the county. Miss Mary Brooks, Mr. John L. Johnston and Mrs. Catherine M. Overstreet were chosen as Outstanding Secondary Educators of America for 1974. Nominated by Dr. Venable, they were selected for this honor on the basis of their professional and civic achievements. Miss Brooks and Mr. Johnston teach math and Mrs. Overstreet biology. Two members of the staff were appointed to important state education committees. Dr. L. M. Venable was a member of the study group in¬ vestigating the feasibility and advisability of utilizing teacher aides in the state’s public schools. He was the only high school principal in Virginia to serve on the committee which began its work in June and will continue into the 1974-75 school year. Mr. Andrew Bohannon, audio-visual director, worked with the teacher- student advisory committee that previewed and reviewed films on human relations before they were entered in the state’s educational television program schedule. 178 Faculty Mr. Sam Riddle: DE I, III, DECA Miss Victoria Riley: English 11, Cheerleaders, Pep Club Mr. Warded Sayles: English 10, Spanish I Miss Sarah Schaffner: Art I, Arts and Crafts Club Mr. Coleman Starnes: Government, Head Football Coach, Athletic Director Mr. Samuel Stephens: Math 10, Business Math Miss Adell Stokes: English 11 Mr. Don Thompson: Driver Education, Head Basketball Coach, Boys’ Physical Fitness Club Miss Julia Tuck: World History, World Geography, County History Club, Department Chairman Mr. Clinton Turner: Agriculture II, FFA Mr. Tom Vanney: U.S. History, Tennis Coach, Dragsters and Safety Club Mrs. Carolyn Wagner: English 12, Drama Club Mr. Don Waldo: Government, Chess Club, SCA Mr. Robert Wall: Advanced Band, Mixed Chorus, Department Chairman Miss Evella Watkins: Biology Mr. Gary Waynick: Latin I, II, III, Latin Club Mrs. Mary White: Typing II Mrs. Virginia Whitlock: English II, Youth for Christ Mrs. Edna Wilkerson: Librarian, Library Club Mrs. Kathryn Wilson: PSC Geometry, Refresher Math Miss Frances Woltz: Librarian, Department Chairman Mrs. Pat Woods: Typing I, SCA Mrs. Mildred Yancey: Senior Home Ec., Clothing Occupations, FH A Mr. Leander Zook: Physics, Chemistry, Science Club Faculty Ri-Zo 179 Cleanup crew. Custodial staff members are (front row) Mrs. Beatrice Jones, Mrs. Marie Hendricks, Mrs. Nonie Clark, Mr. Briggs Garland (back row) Mr. Paul Bruce and Mr. Bailey Mason. Smiling ladies. Secretaries in the school’s offices are (seated) Mrs. Nancy Dalton, Mrs. Marilyn Overby (standing) Mrs. Virginia Carter, Miss Mary Breeden, Mrs. Carol Thomas and Miss Bonnie Thomas. Mrs. Carol Howerton was not present for the picture. 180 Staff they OrPOttPIl Teachers, students, vice- O principals, principal and bus • drivers; the list seems to be complete of all the OC JL V lUt people who are the school. Yet the list is incomplete. Somebody has to keep the lawn cfOTTC trimmed. Somebody has to prepare lunches to give the ■pri O students strength to make it through the day. school tick j somebodies, build staffs and then one has a pretty good school. Staff members work together with everyone else and -abracadabra- a school functions. The cafeteria people don’t just cook food. They plan menus, clean the kitchens and wash dishes. Students would not be able to function without this staff. Where do all those sheets of bus rules, hall regulations and free lunch forms come from? They come from the main office, after having been typed and readied for distribution by the secretarial staff. These secretaries also fold letters, greet visitors, handle routine office calls and total rental fees among other duties. And what about the staff that keeps the school looking and functioning like a school — the custodial staff. They trim the hedges, mow the lawn, keep coo! in the boiler room when something goes wrong and keep the school clean. Who said the first list was complete? Whoever did made a mistake because they had forgotten some important people who have big jobs. The service staffs are a part of what makes the school tick. Cafeteria line. Workers in the cafeteria are (seated) Mrs. Lillie Mae Torian; Mrs. Sallie Hamlett; Mrs. Adelie Clay; Mrs. Anna Moorman; Mrs. Elvira Howerton; Mrs. Novella Clay; Mrs. Maria Barksdale; (standing) Mr. Linwood Clay; Mrs. Nora Clark, manager; Mrs. Vivian Martin; Mrs. Isobelle Hendricks; Mrs. Clarice Majors; Mrs. Mary Clements; Mrs. Venesta Ross and Mr. Walter Ross. Aides. Various departments in the school have aides. They are (seated) Mrs. Naomi Long, Miss Janie Torain, (standing) Mrs. Elizabeth Brade, Mrs. Jean Hunter and Miss Annette Williams. Staff 181 Snakes alive! Junior Cindy Miklos shows off her cold-blooded friend and tries her best to keep him happy during an assembly. the catalogue The catalogue. The record. The place you should have looked first before you thumbed 200 pages looking for yourself. The place where you find Avon, Nonnie, Margo, Horace, funeral homes, Leroy, the Pizza Hut, flower ar¬ rangements, Lally, Moe, Tracey, baseball, Blanche, Ada Mae, Annie, Mickey, Wilhemina, Uncle Dick, Noel, hard¬ ware stores, Otis, presidents, tennis, Luanne, Shiann, Evella, Lacy M., Coleman, Ista, wigs, Kat, Sheena, Rome, Velvetta, flag girls, Knutti, Nookie, hondas, Zook, Sal, Wilma, Amos, Claudette, Ishmael, doughboy, Gelois, Doc, Althea, Tilsia, Tennessee, Mavis, Rufus, Wilma, Bozo, Biggs, Littles, Blacks, Whites, Browns, Redds, Greens, . . and Zickefoose. Now serving ou in two locations: Centerville and Halifax Buriingfon bvesa education Because nothing beats a good one. Burlington 186 Ads HH|| Wall’s Cleaners One Day Service u ■_ - Pick-up Delivery Service Over 49 Years Experience , KS . , r , ' v. V ' ' 106 Main St. South Boston Wm { ' ■ ’■ t K£ja 5 ■ •. ■ . •. , 572-4958 ■•l ■ tSWSSHI Hodges Jewel Box “South Boston’s Diamond Store’’ Main St. South Boston Phone: 572-3519 Montgomery Ward Catalog Sales Agency 423 Main St. South Boston, Va. Glascock Hardware 427 Main St. South Boston, Va. Phone: 572-2145 Powell Funeral Home 1603 Wilborn Avc. South Boston, Virginia Royal Typewriters Sales Rentals Service Rt. 501 North Angel Business Machines Watkins feflgi. ; ; Furniture South Boston, Virginia We’re now at 210 Factory W- -X, C t St. Ads 187 W. L. STRICKLAND PHONE 572-2222 ELECTRIC SERVICE C0.7INC. - ' 1. 5 FURNITURE APPLIANCES E IS 508-516 MainSt - SOUTH BOSTON, VA. 2459.2 H jack Farmer, Mrs. Edward Steube and George Steube TTM—1 Ck ! LilSIS S ■ ' ‘ r - ESliSBMi L are happy to serve you at Eddie’s Shoe Shop South Boston, Va. — us for a snack before the game. m “It’s finger lickin ' good. T5 _ Ml £ y -’ ' -C mrnmm m m South Boston i 1 PURYEAR’S FLORIST South Boston, Va. Phone 572-4936 188 Ads E gON Cox Oil Gas Co., Inc. 7 Edmonds St. South Boston, Va. 24592 Rexal Drug Company Main Street Brookneal, Va. Let’s go bowling meet new friends! a ■■ Wr.. . Hupps Mill Shopping Center V ■ ' • T ; . • . ... 572-3615 9:00 till ! 1:00 Monday thru Sunday IS I Celebrate that big event with us! Centerville Steak King Highway 501 North South Boston Ads 189 a Bfigpi SAVERS With a Honda, you get between :� 5 and ( 0 miles to a gallon of gas, depending on the size of the bike A bike every buyer! W° n °a 35 q i ' lli i® M - -fH Riverdale Hwy. 58 £ HONDA From Mighty to Mini, Honda has it all. Health and Beauty Aids at Discount Prices Elder ' s Discount Center Brookneal, Virginia Home Appliance Co. Telephone 572-4255 504 Main St South Boston, Va. Powell Motor Co . South Boston, Va. : ■;■■■ . ' ip, Located on Wilborn Avenue in South Boston, Poweil 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. ' ■ ' : . ttL MOTOR CO MOTOR SERVICE WJLC and WHLF offer Halifax Count} and the surrounding area the best ir radio information and entertainment 192 Ads | Flora! arrangements for every occasion, ; artistically designed, are always available from Mrs. Miriam Burton and Triangle Florist in Halifax. Scientific Hair Styling Beauty School, Inc. Open to Public. Hair Styling at Reduced Prices 205 Professional Building South Boston, Va. Styling The Riviera Hair Fashions Bleaching Shaping Permanents Coloring Tinting Halifax Square Shopping Center Fashions for school and anywhere else can be found at Oaf’s in South Boston, the smart place to shop. What could be more fun than a ride on the Zipper and other thrilling rides at the Halifax County Fair every October. Ads 193 “We Service What We Sell.” STEVENS MUSIC and APPLIANCE CO., INC. Maytag 520 Main St. South Boston, Va. t % rnS ' Vmm, Graduation folly. These seniors wanted to give a special good-bye to HCSH so their unique way of doing it turned out to be this pyramid. Checking for weak spots is Beth Nelson, while Susan Barker, Mitzi Duncan, Suzanne Guill and Jonette Inge lend their support as bottom row. The second row are Donna Throckmorton, Delain Newbill.and Joni Joseph. The third story girls are Judy Wilson and Vicki Roller, while Rita Heath comes out on top. Standing by to catch them if they fall are John Robert Griffin, Pete Puryear, and Steve Green. 194 Ads Curley ' s Upholstery Shop 26 Years Experience 476-6425 Golf Course Rd. Halifax, Va. Garland’s Jewelry 21 S. Main St. Halifax, Virginia UWUU ' . vf ' ' 7i f Patrons W. C. Coat ' s Grocery Centerville Market Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Burton, Sr. o Mr. and Mrs. John B. Riddle Cole ' s Store Riverdale A moco Ads 195 -i; a Index aids in information search A Abbott, William A. 42,156 Acree, Alvin Davis 156 Adams, Brenda Lee 146 Adams, Charlie 1 01 Adams, Gary L. 146 Adcock, Barbara Gail 112 Adkins, Bonnie Lou 112 Adkins, David Lynn 11 2 Adkins, Randy Carrol 112 Adkins, Sammy 1 56 Akers, Mrs. Freeda 172,174 Akers, Janice Kay 146 Albert, Raymond Lee 156 Albright, Mr. James 172 Allen, James L. 112 Allen, Jonathan M. 1 12 Allen, Susan E. 59,146 Ambrose, Janet L. 146 Ambrose, John Frank 156 Amos, Timothy Blake 156 Anderson, Alice G. 146 Anderson, Amy Lou 146 Anderson, Carl David 11 2 Anderson, Carolyn L. 1 56 Anderson, Daniel C. 146 Anderson, Debbie E. 146 Anderson, Mary Ann 76,11 2,1 69 Anderson, Randy D. 146 Anderson, Randy C. 11 3 Anderson, Ricky L. 156 Anderson, Sharon D. 146,156 Anderson, Teresa M. 156 Anderson, William L. 11 3 Andrews, Nancy C. 156 Angel Business Machines 187 Art Deparmtent 76,91,92 Arthur, Vicky Lynn 156 Assemblies 26 Atkins, David C. 11 3 Avery, David Ross 62,146 Austin, Franklin E. 156 Averett, Mark N. 31,42,156 Averett, Sherry Lee 156 Ayers, Miss Anne 59,1 72 B Baggett, Mr. Jack 1 72 Bailey, Danny O. 717,1 13 Bailey, Dinah K. 1 56 Bailey, Donna G. 156 Bailey, Sarah J. 1 56 Bales, Jesse L. 42,65 Ballou, Mrs. Corlys 1 72 Ballou, Felix M. 113 Ballou, Freda M. 146 Ballou, Karen R. 25,146 Ballou, Marvin G. 19,27,32, 102,113 Band 70,80,106 Bandy, Miss Bessie 172 Bane, Jean M. 88,146 Bane, Ronnie D. 156 Bane, William L. 1 56 Bane, Woody K. 11,41,99,113 Banks, Diane E. 56,156 Banks, Patricia E. 1 56 Banks, Sheila M. 146 Banks, Shirley J. 56,146 Barbour, Cheryl 56 Barbour, Corbin W. 62 Barbour, Cynthia E. 156 Barbour, Judy A. 156 Barbour, Sarah A. 1 56 Barker, Carolyn D. 156 Barker, Kathy 1 56 Barker, Susan D. 113,194 Barksdale, Barbara 113 Barksdale, Delores 113 Barksdale, Earl E. 61,62,113 Barksdale, Evelyn M. 1 1 3 Barksdale, Les 1 72 Barksdale, Loretta 156 Barksdale, Jesse W. 146 Barksdale, Mary W. 156 Barksdale, Mr. Lee 109 Barksdale, Mrs. Maria 181 Barksdale, Peggy A. 146 Barksdale, Robert F. 156 Barksdale, Samuel E. 1 1 2 Barksdale, Sheila A. 156 Barksdale, Shirley 146 Barksdale, Yvonne D. 11 3 Barnes, Scott J. 113 Baseball 64 Bakervill, Margaret 45,146 Bass, Mary Lee 113 Bass, Rickey D. 146 Bates, Charles A. 156 Bates, Tammy A. 156 Baylous, Alvis I. 113 Being Together 16 Bell, Beverly A. 146 Benassi, Anne C. 82,1 56,157 Berry, Mr. Thomas 4 3 Betts, Donna M. 113 Betterton, Claire M. 146 Betterton, Tommy W. 11 3 Beverly, Nancy R. 96 Billingslea, George 146 Bishop, Billy W. 113 Bishop, Lily J. 146 Black, Victoria J. 146 Black History 84 Blackwell, Miss Jane 172 Blanks, Conway 156 Blanks, Larry W. 146 Blanks, Miss Valerie 1 77 Bliss, James A. 146,156 Bliss, Stanley M. 146 Blount, Wanda G. 1 56 Blow, Miss Helen 1 72 Bohanon, Mr. Andrew 172 Bohanon, Mr. Archie 1 72 Bomar, Dennis B. 113 Bomar, Luther R. 113 Bomar, Stephen M. 156 Boone, Grade F. 57 Bostick, Wanda M. 146 Boswell, David T. 97,156 Bouldin, Robert j. 113 Bowen, Otis L. 147 Bowen, Wanda A. 147 Bowes, Fred K. 93 Bowes, Syble E. 147 Bowman, Averell H. 42 Bowman, Diane E. 147 Bowman, Lucy C. 113 Bowman, Mattie E. 156 Boxley, Cynthia D. 147 Boxiey, Earnest G. 1 56 Bowley, Iris A. 56,147 Boyd, Joyce M. 147 Boyd, Louvener156 Boyd, Ricky L. 156 Bradbury, James P. 147 Brade, Mrs. Elizabeth 181 Bradley, Deborah D. 147 Bradley, Janet P. 10,59,75,89, 102,114 Bradley, William R. 147 Bradshaw, Stanford 50,53,1 14 Brame, James E. 62 Brandon, Delois M. 147 Brandon, John E. 147 Brandon, Mary E. 156 Brandon, Pauline J. 114 Brandon, Phoebe J. 114 Brayboy, Gloria D. 45,114 Breeden, Miss Mary 180 Britton, Barbara A. 147 Brooks, Clyde j. 156 Brooks, Darvis J. 62,114 Brooks, Miss Mary 1 72 Brooks, Roxie D. 147 Brooks, Sandra L. 31,114 Browm, Dwight M. 147 Brown, Eddie F. 42 Brown, Gloria J. 147 Brown, Patricia A. 1 56 Bruce, Darlene D. 147 Bruce, Mr. Paul 1 80 Burgess, Leslie 147 Burkholder, Alfred 147 Burkholder, Mr. A! 168 Burlington Industries 185 Burrell, Hazel L. 147,155 Burrell, Larry 54,55 Burton, Debra 76,84,109,147 Burton, Donald C. 1 56 Burton, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. 195 Burton, Karen G. 114 Burton, Mrs. Miriam 193 Burton, Robert B. 157 Burton, Teresa 22,106,147 Burwell, Mr. Franklin 172 Burwell, Larry R. 157 Bush, Mr. Maurice 1 72 Business Department 90 Butler, Bernard B. 42,157 Butler, Raymond D. 114 Byerly, Brooks G. 63,114 Byers, Sherri L. 1 57 C Cabaniss, Terry L. 1 57 Cacciotti, Sue E. 114 Caldwell, David L. 42,137 Caldwell, Jane E. 147 Calloway, Edith D. 114 Cage, Barbara H. 59,157 Cage, Cathy Eudora 1 14 Cage, Mr. Charlie 172 Cage, Kathryn 114 Cage, Randy Paul 11,157 Camp, Jason Harold 147 Carden, Calvin Owen 147 Carden, Erlene H. 157 Carden, Elizabeth L. 157 Carden, Frances L. 24,115 Carden, Kenneth L. 157 Carden, Lottie D. 157 Carden, Pamela Lee 157 Carden, Royal 147 Cardwell, Mr. J. R. 1 72 Cardwell, Phyllis A. 115 Carr, Darlene Ann 157 Carr, Dennis Erwin 147 Carr, Lavern Baker 157 Carr, Linda Diana 157 Carr, Mary Ann 1 57 Carr, Molly M. 71,147 Carr, Ronald Edwin Carr, Sandra Ann 157 Carr, Vivian Lee 115 Carrington, Ronald 115,118 Carrington, Sarah W. 147 Carrington, Shelia 157 Carrington, Shirley 115 Carrington, Virginia 157 Carrington, Willie 53 Carter, Helen Kate 1 12,114 Carter, Lawrence C. 37,116 Carter, Michael Jim 157 Carter, Robin Ann 157 Carter, Mrs. Virginia 180 Carter, William R. 116 Cash, Glenn Harris 116 Cash, Terry Gayle 116 Cassada, Doug Scott 147 Cassada, Mark W. 54,157 Centerville Steak King 189 Chaffin, Mr. Frank 169 Chalmers, James A. 147 Chalmers, Patricia 157 Chambers, Henry D. 116 Chambers, Josephine 116 Chambers, Ray A. 137 Chambers, Mr. Robert 31,173 Chambers, Samuel H. 146,147 Chancellor, Teresa 116 Chandler, Sam E. 147 Chappell, Albert J. 116 Chappell, Barbara L. 56,116 Chappell, Debra Lee 147 Chappell, Doris Ann 56,147 Chappell, George G. 42 Chappell, Janet L. 116 Chappell, Linwood T. 157 Chappell, Patricia 147 Chappell, Sally R. 59,89,1 16 Cheerleaders 44 Childrey, Mr. Garland 168 Choral 80 Claiborne, Barbara 157 Church, Judy Elaine 76,147 Claiborne, Regina L. 116 Claiborne, Wayne 38,39,62 Clark, Alonza 93 Clark, Aubrey Scott 116 Clark, Deborah Lee 147 Clark, Dennis Brown 116 Clark, George T. 157 Clark, James Edward 147 Clafk, John L. 147 Clark, Mr. Larry 35,171 Clark, Mrs. Nome 1 80 Clark, Mrs. Nora 1 81 Clark, Peggie Ann 116 Clark, Pennie Lee 11 7 Clark, Ramon 93 ' Clark, Susan Lavern 80,116 Clark, Timothy M. 147 CSaughton, Jerome 157 Clay, Mrs. Adele 181 Clay, Alice Mae 157 Clay, Connie Lynn 157 Clay, Freddie O. 117 Clay, Mr. Linwood 181 Clay, Mrs. Novella 181 Clay, Shirley Anita 147 Clements, Janet L. 158 Clements, Mrs. Mary 181 Coat’s Grocery 195 Cole, Car! Junior 147 Cole, Cynthia Lynn 117 Cole, Danny D. 147 Cole, David Edward 158 Cole, Debra 56 Cole, Malcolm E. 117 Cole, Mary Arthur 158 Cole, Ricky Daryl 158 Coleman, Aline 1 47 Coleman, Alonzo B. 147 Coleman, Bennie Lee 158 Coleman, Carlos W. 158 Coleman, Cecil J. 62,110,147 Coleman, Christine 117 Coleman, Curtis L. 158 Coleman, David J. 158 Coleman, Deborah A. 147 Coleman, Deloris D. 25,117 Coleman, Elizabeth 117 Coleman, Francine 117 Coleman, Frederick 158 Coleman, Joanne L. 158 Coleman, Gracie Mae 147 Coleman, Helen E. 147 Coleman, Judith L. 14,117 Coleman, Leona Marie 28 Coleman, Michael B. 147 Coleman, Norma jean 117 Coleman, Patelle 147 Coleman, Shirley A. 158 Coleman, Wendy Sue 158 Coles, Cheryl G. 117 Coles, Deborah Gail 117 Coles, Gloria Mae 158 Coles, Larry Walter 147 Cole’s Store 195 Coles, Virginia L. 1 58 Collie, Carrie Gai! 147 Collins, George L. 91,117 Collins, Mattie M. 147 Comer, Clarence E. 158 Comer, Deborah Mae 147 Comer, John Kevin 147 Compton, Lew 1 58 Compton, Wynona L. 147 Conner, Angdia R. 117 Conner, Mrs. Ann 173 Conner, Anthony K. 147 Conner, Bonnie 25 Conner, Carlene Amy 2,1 8,56,57, 158 Conner, David Dean 147 Conner, Dianne M. 147 Conner, Earl Thomas 117 Conner, Edward C. 118 Conner, Greta J. 158 Conner, Linda Dale 118 Conner, Michael B. 158 Conner, Mrs. Nancy 173 Stepping high. Mrs. Charlotte Farmer teaches Danny Waidie the jitterbug at the end of the year dance in the gym. The dance was sponsored by the SCA. 196 Index Conner, Patricia A. 118 Conner, Robert E. 158 Conner, Wayne 84 Conner, Warren D. 118 Coon, Robin Lee 158 Cooper, Debra Fay 158 Covington, Garry D. 158 Cox Oil Gas Company Inc. 189 Cox, Robert Young 158 Cranford, Sharon K. 78,147 Cranford, Janet Lee 118 Crawley, Beckwith 84 Crawley, Bobbie J. 118 Creath, David J. 147 Crenshaw, Jeanette 118 Crews, Berniece Ann 158 Crews, Bill 77 Crews, Clarice 118 Crews. Cynthia D. 147 Crews, Emiiy Margaret 118 Crews, Herman 118 Crews, Janice Jones 118 Crews, Lisa Caro! 118 Crews Market 193 Crews, Michael Kent 118 Crews, Patricia D. 118 Crews, Randy Lee 118 Crews, William B. 118 Crittenden, Mr. John 173 Crowder, Cindy Lee 119 Crowder, Keith R. 158 Crowder, Mrs. Thelma 1 74 Crowder, Thomas H. 158 CSPA 106 Culley, Dolores G. 119 Curley ' s Upholstery Shop 195 Curtis, Karol E. 158 Curtis, Randy Tony 119 Curtis, Walter V. 119 D Daf’s 193 D’agata, Charlene M. 17,158 Dalton, Leatha Ann 119 Dalton, Mrs. Nancy 180 Daniel, Albert G. 158 Daniel, Mrs. Annie 174 Daniel, Cora A. 119 Caniei, Donna Christine 119 Daniel, George E. 119 Daniel, Gwendolen 119 Daniels, jack 16,71 Daniel, Jerry Michael 119 Daniel, Mrs. Willie 174 Daniels, Mrs. Tammy 1 74 Davenport, Deborah 158 Davis, Audrey Cecil 158 Davis, Betty Gale 147,158 Davis, Betty Jane 174 Davis, Calvin M. 17,119 Davis, Clinton E. 62 Davis, Debbie Kaye 91,93,119 147 Davis, Deborah A. 91,93,147 Davis, Ellen Tune 45,119 Davis, Eugene L. 119 Davis, Florine M. 159 Davis, Gordon H. 119 Davis, Gregory joe 147 Davis, Joan S. 147 Davis, John Thomas 147 Davis, Jayietta 1 59 Davis, Mrs. Mary 174,175 Davis, Mary Anne 13,119 Davis, Pamela Lou 120 Davis, Mrs. Patrick 175 Davis, Philip Wade 159 Davis, Phyllis Anne 1 20 Davis, Sheiia Hope 120 Dawson, Charlotte E. 147 Dawson, Clarence W. 147 Dawson, Debra Lee 147 Dawson, Rhonda Gai! 1 20 Day, David Wayne 159 Day, Mark Anthony 94,120 DE 76,84,109 Dean, Thomas Allen 159 DeCarmen, Nick j. 72,148 Dejarnette, Kathy R. 148 Delaware, Joseph L. 120 Delaware, Melba E. 1 1,22,56, 87,159 DeShazo, Mercedes O. 45,87,148 Dickey, William Terry 64,65,1 12, 121 Dillard, Mrs. Othella 1 75 Dismuke, Grace V. 1 59 Dismuke, Wesley C 65 Dixon, Brenda L. 121 Dixon, Brenda Lynn 159 Dixon, Cherokee S. 42,1 59 Dicon, Cindy Lou 121 Dixon, Debra Lee 121 Dixon, Eari Charles 148 Dixon, Flora Mae 121 Dixon, Joyce Ann 159 Dixon, Karen D. 159 Dixon, Kathy Jo 159 Dixon, Margaret E. 121 Dixon, Mark Landrum 121 Dixon, Ronald Dean 42,159 Dixon, Sandra Marie 121 Dixon, Sharon Sue 121 Dixon, Timothy I. 148 Dixon, William Lacy 1 59 Dixon, Zeida M. 121 Dodd, Mark Landon 159 Doss, Cindy Meade 1 21 Duffer, Sarah M. 121 Dunaway, Brenda S. 148 Duncan, Mitzi Karen 14,30,47,71, 97,121,194 Duncan, Peggy A. 87,121 Duncan, Richard E. 159 Dunkiey, Patricia 159 Dunn, Mr. Chris 1 75 Dunn, Mr. David 175 Dunn, Deborah Ellen 121 Dunn, Melody Anne 148 Dunn, Timothy R. 1 21 Dyer, Marcia Hope 122 E Easley, Dianne Anna 122 Eddie’s Shoe Shop 188 Edmonds, Carlton M. 148 Edmonds, David M. 122 Edmonds, Deborah Ann 122 Edmonds, Elaine 122 Edmonds, ESanor O. 159 Edmonds, Eloise 122 Tobacco and baseball. Nothing better together than chewing tobacco and baseball is probably what Coach Tyrone Powell thinks when he plans game strategy against E. C. Glass. Religious rock. Students enjoy music and a. message by the religious rock group “Sonshine” from Danville. The spring concert took place in t he stadium. Index 197 Catalogue of names found in index Edmonds, Horace 151 Edmonds, Luther E. 122 Edmonds, Michael N. 33 Edmondson, Charles 1 22 Edmondson, james F. 159 Edmunds, Amy Lorraine 159 Edmunds, Anne Winston 88,148 Edmunds, Bertha E. 28,71,146, 148 Edmunds, Deborah A. 1 22 Edmunds, Jeanette D. 122 Edmunds, John Q. 122 Elder’s Discount Center 192 Edlridge, Alease V. 122 Ella, Kirsti T. 122 Electric Service Co., Inc. 188 Elliot, Alfred D. 122 Elliot, Carl W. 122 Elliot, Mrs. Carolyn 175 Elliot, Debra K. 142 Elliot, Donna J. 32,148 Elliot, Lewis F. 49,51,53 Elliot, Linda C. 159 Elliot, Teresa A. 1 59 Elliot, William H. 148 Ellis, Boyd 42,159 Emory, Barbara Jean 148 Energy Crisis 20 English Department 85 Epps, David W. 148 Epps, Jackie L. 148 Epps, Lula L. 159 Epps, Mabel E. 148 Epps, Otis T. 148 Epps, Timothy A. 148 Estes, Tony D. 1 59 Estes, William K. 1 22 Ewell, Mrs. Addie 93 Ewell, Christine 148 Exams 95 F Fallen, Amy C. 148 Fallen, David D. 42 Fallen, Marvin 54,55,61,62 Fallen, Nancy C. 1 39 Fallen, Pamela Jean 123 Fallen, Teresa P. 76,86,148 Fallen, Toni G. 148 Falls, Mrs. Sonya 175 Faris, Frances T. 159 Farmer, Adele 84 Farmer, Lillian A. 123 Farmer, Steven P. 1 48 Farrar, Rinalda L. 123 Farrell, Richard S. 22,88,148 Farrington, Mary C. 123 Farris, Guy 1 89 Fashions 22 Faulkner, Gwendolyn 159 Faulkner, Jerry L. 23,123 Faulkner, Jo hn C. 1 23 Faulkner Lawson Drug Co. 195 Featherston, Dorothy 123 Felton, Elizabeth J. 148 Ferguson, Charlie W. 148 Ferguson, Leo 62 Ferguson, V. Spencer 148 Ferrell, Andrew C. 88,1 59 Ferrell, Emmett Lee 42 Ferrell, Janice C. 1 59 Ferrell, Lavelton T. 123 Ferrell, Nancy D. 123 Ferrell, Robert Lee 123 Ferrell, Sally L. 148 FFA 77,102,105 Fields, Bailey John 1 23 Fisher, Barry C. 1 24 Fisher, Brenda G. 148 Fisher, June 1 24 Fisher, Nancy Karen 148 Fitz, Mr. Richard 1 75 Fletcher, Mrs. Mary 175 Forbush, Shelia D. 159 Ford, David L. 42,159 Ford, Irene B. 124 Ford, Jane D. 148 Ford, Miss Margie 1 75 Forlines, Carl A. 148 Forlines, David A. 159 Forlines, Wanda Sue 59,148 Forrest, Juanita D. 1 48 Fosbury, Mark 62 Foster, David Louis 159 Foster, Leroy Hunt 148 Foster, Margaret E. 124 Foster, Sharon Lee 124 Fo untain, James E. 124 Foy, Cheryl L. 148 Francis, Dinah K. 149,176 Francis, Donna M. 149 Francis, George B. 124 Francis, Grayson Kent 160 Francis, Judy Faye 1 60 Francis, Wanda Gayle 160 Francisco, Betty D. 160 Frazier, Douglass B. 160 Frazier, Vicky Sue 124 Freeman, Lorraine G. 124 Frierson, Mrs. Jo 1 76 Fuller, Charles I. 88,183 Fuller, Jacqueline 149 Fulp, Susan Louise 149 Furches, Mr. Carl 11,171 G Galaxy 86 Garber, Steve R. 1 60 Garland, Mr. Briggs 160 Garland’s Jewelry 195 Garner, Robert A. 149 Garrett, Susan M. 1 60 Gee, Ralph L. 124 Gentry, Bruce H. 124 Gentry, Debra A. 124 Gerst, Angela I. 56,149 Gilchrist, Miss Loretta 1 75 Gilliam, Keith 111,149 Gilmore, Elizabeth 160 Glascock Hardware 187 Glasgow, Brenda C. 160 Glass, Malcolm F. 160 Glass, Carolyn C. 22,124 Glass, Elsie M. 124 Glass, John A. 1 24 Glasscock, Eddie L. 149 Glascock, Edward D. 149 Glascock, Teresa A. 149 Glasscock, Brenda 160 Glassock, Clarence 1 60 Glass, Ricky L. 149 Glenn, Shirley L. 160 Glover, Armstead B. 160 Godbold, Frank B. 54,55,160 Gomes, Ricardo 1 24 Gomes, Yolanda I. 14,160 Good, Carolyn S. 11 2,1 25 Good, David H. 77,160 Good, Nathan R. 77,125 Goode, Joseph A. 160 Goode, Velma l. 125 Goods, Sylvia 149 Gordon, Steve 1 60 Gosney, Mark A. 125 Graduation 34 Granger, William 160 Graves, Dean 53 Graves, Don B. 53,1 25 Graves, Sharon 149 Gravitt, Mitzi 89,148,149 Gravitt, Stanley 1 60 Gravitt, Wanda L. 125 Greeley, Mary L. 125 Green, Agnes 149 Green, Belinda 149 Green, Charles 149 Green, Harold E. 35,64,65,125 Green, Steve 66,1 25,1 94 Green, Rhonda 160 Greenwood, Mrs. Glennis 1 75 Greenwood, Larry 125 Gregory, Anthony 42,160 Gregory, Richard 42,160 Griffin, John R. 60,62,6 3,125, 194 Griffin, Ricky N. 1 25 Guill, Dewey 160 Guill, Donna C. 125 Guill, Kenneth 11,66,1 60 Guill, Suzanne M. 125,127,194 Guthrie, Andrew L. 125 Guthrie, Bridget 57,86,89,92, 149 Guthrie, Debra 149 Guthrie, Debra J. 1 25 Guthrie, Delores 2,1 26 Guthrie, Gwen 160 Guthrie, Hannah R. 126 Guthrie, Joan 23,1 05,1 1 2,1 26 Guthrie, Leeanne 149 Guthrie, Susan 149 Guthrie, Violet 1 60 Guy Farris Men’s Shop, Inc. 189 Gwathney, Joseph 87,149 Gymnastics 56,92 H Hackney, Ernest L. 149 Hagood, James M. 66,149 Hailey, Elizabeth C. 126 Hailey, O. C 38,39,53,65, 112,126,153 Haire, Tina M. 72,149 Haley, William L. 126 Halifax County Fair 193 Haliscope 86 Hall, Bonita 149 Hall, Clyde A. 42,160 Hall, Edith A. 149 Hail, Garnett G. 149 Hamilton, Kathy S. 126 Hamlett, Mrs. Sallie 181 Hamlette, Mary C. 160 Hankley, Paul W. 126 Hardie, Dale L. 127,149 Harmon, Barbara L. 149 Harrell, Caroline W. 87,149 Harris, Cynthia L. 33 Harris, Dora M. 1 60 Harris, Janice M. 149 Harris, Robert C. 160 Any questions? Sergeant Joe Reynolds, a representative of the USMC, talks to interested students about a possible career in the Marine Corps during Career Night. 1 ' 1 ; akiiBMii ® i Lv A 1 K 1 Harris, Ronnie D. 149 Harris, Sheila L. 1 26 Harris, Velma P. 126 Harris, William B. 1 26 Harrison, Mr. Henry 175 Harrison, Mr. Julian 169 Harrison, Robin L. 32,161 Hatcher, Charles H. 161 Hatcher, Eddie D. 161 Hastings, Shirley 149 Haugh, Mrs. Barbara 1 75 Hawkins, Dale G. 149 Hawkins, Garrie D. 161 Hayes, Walter W. 149 Hazelwood, Susan L. 126 Heath, David L. 161 Heath, James M. 149 Heath, Janet C. 1 26 Heath, Rita F. 1 26 Henderson, Elizabeth 97,126 Henderson, Mr. Henry 1 75 Henderson, Kim R. 72,161 Henderson, Patricia 127 Hendricks, Mrs. Isobelle 181 Hendricks, Mrs. Marie 180 Hendricks, Norman 149 Hendricks, Sandra M. 56,161 Henry, Freida M. 149 Herbert, Deborah A. 45,149 Hicks, Curtis L. 127 Hicks, Horace F. 161 Hicks, Juanita A. 161 Hill, Anthony W. 149 Hill, Joyce A. 161 Hill, Mary L. 161 Hill, Michael A. 53,127 Hill, Norman R. 55 Hill, Sandra D. 161 Hines, Charles P. 5,127 Hipps, Miss Lissie 1 75 History Department 77 Hite, George T. 1 27 Jimmy Hite Construction Co. 79 Hite, Kenneth J. 1 61 Hite, Riley E. 161 Hodge, Dave L. 1 27 Hodges, Ann L. 1 27 Hodges, Delma G. 161 Hodges, Sharon C. 44,45,1 27 Hodges, Susie A. 161 Hodnett, Curtis W. 1 61 Hogan, Stacy W. 161 Hogue, Cecil C. 149 Hogue, Shirley A. 127 Holcomber, Bruce S. 161 Holland, Branton L. 161 Holt, Becky 149 Holt, Debra C. 102,127 Holt, Debra A. 149 Holt, Mrs. Eunice 1 78 Holt, Gary R. 127 Holt, Mary C. 127 Holt, Sharon K. 149 Holt, Mr. Terry 1 75 Holt, Thomas R. 42,54,161 Home Appliance Co. 192 Home Economics Department 93 Honeycut, Melvin P. 161 Haskins, Donna K. 150 Haskins, Randy E. 127 Homecoming 14 Howard, Brenda 161 Howerton, Mrs. Carol 1 80 Howerton, Mrs. Elvira 181 Howerton, Jerry D. 127 Howerton, Willie B. 161 Howitt, Mrs. Rebecca 1 75 Hubbard, Carylon J. 127 Hubbard, Deny M. 1 28 Hubbard, Dorothy 161 Hubbard, Jerome L. 31 Hubbard, Jesse J. 1 50 Hubbard, Kathy A. 56,150 Hudson, Connie G. 78,1 28 Hudson, Edward D. 17,128 Hudson, Karen V. 1 28 Hudson, Kenneth H. 53,65,128 Hudson, Lydia L. 161 Hudson, Lucky L. 150 Hudson, Marian K. 128 Hudson, Nancy L. 161 Hudson, Robert C. 161 Hudson,Sheena M. 128 Hudson, William G. 128 Hughes, Debra A. 150 Hughes, Eddie H. 41 Hughes, Wanda J. 150 Humphrey, Dyral C. 150 Humphrey, Gloria L. 128 Humphrey, Sharon K. 44,87,150 Hunt, Darla L. 128,140 Hunt, Jackie L. 161 Hunt, Patricia A. 128 Hunt, Randy L. 1 28 Hunt, Richard A. 161 Hunter, Mrs. Jean 181 Hupps Mill Lanes 189 Hyatt, Mr. Joseph 42,65,175 I ICT 78,101,109 198 Index Industrial Arts Department 91 Inge, Jonette 1 28,194 Ingram, Eugene T. 54,1 61 Ingram, Michael Ray 78,150 Irby, Joyce Alene 128 Irby, James Willard 91,161 Irby, Linda Sue 161 Irvin, Connie Mae 161 J Jackson, Annie Bee 150 Jackson, Claire 1 28 Jackson, Mark 55 Jackson, Michael 1 28 Jackson, Percy 1 29 Jackson, Shirley 161 Jackson, William 123,129 Jacobs, Daryl Wayne 161 Jacobs, Randy Snow 150 James, Wendy Jo 14,1 09,1 29 Jasinowski, Charles R. 150,161 Jasinowski, Thomas 42 Jenkins, Wanda Gale 150 Jennings, Elvin L. 150 Jennings, Gloria J. 1 29 Jennings, Joyce Mae 129 Jennings, Juliet C. 146,150 Jennings, Lavinia D. 32,150 Jennings, Nina Mae 150 Jennings, Rosa Bell 129 Jennings, Roxsy Ann 129 Johnson, Andrew P. 161 Johnson, Dale Evans 161 Johnson, Deborah F. 150 Johnson, Earl C. 54,1 50 Johnson, Michael R. 84 Johnson, Vickie Lee 161 Johnston, Betty F. 45,146,150, 171 Johnston, Mr. John 175 Johnston, Lewis D. 65,129 Jones, Alice Lorain 28,1 29 Jones, Anthony Ray 161 Jones, Barbara Ann 150 Jones, Mrs. Beatrice 180 Jones, Catherine A. 1 29 Jones, Calvin H. 1 61 Jones, Charlie 1 7 Jones, Doris Elizabeth 129 Jones, Emma Elizabeth 28,161 Jones, Gary Lee 79,1 50 Jones, Gloria Jean 150 Jones, James Ricky 129 Jones, Larry Dean 129 Jones, Lottie Mae 161 Jones, Mary Elizabeth 150 Jones, Marvin Junior 84,129 Jones, Randy B. 161 Jones, Rebecca Fay 161 Jones, Ted Durwood 38,129 Jones, Terri Durwood 161 Jones, Wanda Hope 161 Jordan, Dianne Grace 87,1 50 Jordan, Shirley Mae 1 50 Joseph, Jeffrey 66,129 Joseph, Joni 90,97,1 30,194 Journalism 74 Joyce, William Keith 66,67,150 Junior-Senior Prom 32 JV Basketball 54 JV Football 42 K Kearney, Sharon L. 161 Keesee, Anthony E. 130 Kentucky Fried Chicken 188 Kim, Hye Kyeong 161 Kindley, Rose Lynn 1 30 King, Brenda Faye 77,1 50 King, Ernest Ray 1 30 King, Eva Odell 150 King, George Leon 150 King, Ronald Lacy 62,161 King, Thomas Eddie 54 Kirby, Barbara Ann 150 Kirby, Connie L. 130 Kirby, Katie Frances 161 Kirby, Kay Irene 161 Kirby, Martha Bell 1 30 Kirby, Nelson J. 150 Kirby, Vanessa 161 Kirkland, Clara E. 130 Knowlson, Donald E. 150 Knutti, Robert B. 130 L Lacks, Mr. Currie 1 75 Lacks, Douglas M. 161 Lacks, Edwin Wayne 1 30 Lacks, Garland W. 161 Lacks, Jill Elizabeth 161 Lacks, Keith Edward 161 Lacks, Sharon D. 150 Lacy, Lavalette E. 10,59,75, Layn Lee, 130 Landes, Barbara Ann 130 Landrum, James G. 1 30 Lantor, Mrs. Raynell 151,175 Lantz, Linda Gail 90,150 Latin Club 72,105 Lawson, Mrs. David 195 Lawson, Mr. David 1 1,77,1 75 Lawson, Keister A. 130 Lawson, Linda Jean 130 Lawter, Jacqueline 44,45,1 30 Layne, Glenda V. 150 Lee, Clarence M. 30,39,40,41, - 130 Lee, Jeff 67,109,131 Legget t, Thomas C. 131 Leggett 1 89 Lehew, Debra Lynn 150 Leigh, Carolyn J. 56 Leigh, Derwin Kenneth 161 Leigh, Joyce Marie 131 Leigh, Marshall E. 1 31 Leigh, Rebecca O. 1 61 Letnam, Leslie Lee 175 Lewis, Dane Paige 161 Lewis, Erv 29 Lewis, Glenda L. 1 31 Lewis, Irma Jean 1 61 Lewis, James 32 Lewis, James M. 131 Lewis, Jo Ann 161 Ligon, Kathy Mae 1 50 Link, Donald Vincent 131 Link, Doretha Gail 1 31 Link, Priscilla D. 161 Linville, Robert F., Jr. 150 Lipford, Michael A. 53 Lipscomb, Gloria J. 150 Little, Miss Brenda 16,1 77 Llewellyn, Gregory 65 Lloyd, Daphne Ann 161 Lloyd, Mr. Wayne 53,1 77 Lloyd, Shelby 1 62 Lloyd, Lindy Jo 1 61 Loftis, Dennis M. 1 61 Loftis, Glenn A. 1 61 Loftis, Janice Ann 1 50 Loftis, Timothy D. 161 Logan, Bernard J. 1 31 Logan, Curtis L. 162 Logan, Cynthia L. 14,150 Logan, Donald Earl 162 Logan, Mr. Frederick 1 77 Logan, George Allen 150 Logan, Glendora L. 151,153 Logan, Janice E. 56,110,131 Logan, Leslie James 162 Logan, Marshall J. 1 62 Logan, Shari 162 Long, Lawrence 1 62 Long, Mark Anthony 1 31 Long, Mrs. Naomi 1 81 Long, Rodney 90,151 Long, Roy Linwood, Jr. 131 Lovelace, Geraldine 162 Lovelace, James 1 62 Lovelace, Shirlean 151 Lowery, Amy 162 Lowery, Delores Rebecca 131 Lowery, Darlene 1 27,1 31,133 Lowery, Don 151 Lowery, Garland Thurman, Jr. 131 Lowery, Joan 151 Lowery, Monty 1 51 Lowery, Ralph 162 Lowery, Stanley 151 Lowery, Steve 84 Lowery, Vicky 162 Lozano, Miss Maria 1 77 Luck, Donna 151 Lutz, Frank 88,1 51 Lynch, Patty 1 62 M Mabins, Barry Lee 162 Mabins, Gwen 151 Majors, Mrs. Clarice 181 Malone, Julia Ann 162 Mapp, Kate Stevenson 162 Marable, Althea B. 131 Marable, Archie Leo 1 32 Marable, Brenda Gail 162 Marable, Mary Agnes 162 Marshall, Dean T. 162 Marshall, Linda Fay 162 Martin, Barbara Mae 151 Martin, Bert 151 Martin, Mr. Bristol 62,1 77 Martin, Charlotte M. 151 Martin, Cheryl! Lane 162 Martin, Connie Sue 1 32 Martin, Connie 1 32 Martin, Dale Jane 151,162 Martin, Mrs. Emily 1 37,1 77 Martin, Evelyn M. 1 51 Martin, Gary J. 132 Martin, Jearlean 21,1 32 Martin, John Carter 162 Martin, Larry Wayne 81,162 Martin, Lenwood C. 132 Martin, Martha Louis 162 Martin, Phillip Ray 151 Martin, Sonya S. 1 51 Martin, Tony M. 132 Martin, Mrs. Vivian 181 Mason, Mr. Bailey 180 Math Department 91,96 Mathews, Mrs. Sandra 56,57,1 77 Mathews, Sharon K. 151 Matze, Susan M. 82,151 Maxwell, Julia Kathy 75,132 Mayhew, Mark A. 151 Mayo, Bettie Marie 162 Mazza, Miss Nancy 1 77 Meadows, Karen Ann 162 Meadows, Noel Randy 132 Medical Careers Club 98,109 Medley, Belinda Susy 1 32 Medley, Bobby Wayne 42,43,65 Medley, Debra Ann 162 Medley, Earlene E. 162 Medley, Gloria Jean 162 Medley, Patricia Ann 162 June march. Seniors practice matching in the hot sun for graduation ceremonies. The graduates finished classes three days before other students so they could rehearse. Meeler, James Clyde 151 Meeler, Martha Kathy 162 Midkiff, Linda C. 132 Miklos, Cynthia Ann 1 51,1 82 Miller, Carolyn 151 Miller, Donnie W. 19,162 Miller, Gus Jerome 78 Miller, Johnnie E. 62 Miller, Joyce Ann 151 Miller, Scott H. 162 Miller, Sharon T. 133 Miller, William M. 162 Mills, Cynthia D. 162 Mills, Vicki Lynn 162 Mills, William D. 162 Mitchell, Miss Frances 56,59, 177 Mitchell, Jocelyn M. 1 51 Mitchell, Lena L. 133 Mitchell, Mucie Louise 162 Mitchell, Wanda M. 162 Montgomery Ward 187 Moon, Henry Edward 133 Moore, Mr. Bill 177 Moore, Catherine D. 162 Moore, Cynthia D. 162 Moore, Glenn C. 133 Moore,Quain Allan 151 Moore, Sharon Ann 151 Moore, Theresa D. 162 Moore, Velma Lee 1 33 Moorefield, Glenda 1 33 Moorefield, Kathryn 162 Moorman, Mrs. Anna 181 Morgan, Deborah j. 76,151 Morris, Harry J. 49,50,51, 52,53 Morris, Pamela Gail 1 62 Morris, Ronald Wade 163 Morris, Thomas E. 53,133 Morton,Eric Scott 133 Morton, Regina Elizabeth 162 Murphy, Donna L. 14,23 Murray, Annette 162 Murray, Leon C. 1 33 Murray, Mrs. Rose 1 77 Murray, William D. 83,133 Muse, Dwight D. 62 Me McBride,Carol A. 162 McCain, Brenda Mae 132 McCargo, Dwight N. 162 McCargo, Frances A. 132 McCargo, Gloria Mae 162 McClure, Carey Anne 162 McCormick, Charlie 81,1 5 1 McCraw, Karen M. 162 McCraw, Valerie D. 84,162 McCullock, Shirley Mae 151 McCullock, Virginia Elizabeth 132 McDowell, Mary Lynn 151 McDowell, Michael 99,102,103, 117,132 McDowell, Sandra A. 87,151 McDowell, Mr. ' Thomas 168 McDowell, Wanda G. 111,157,162 McKinney, Kenneth R. 162 McLaughlin, William 42,54 N National Honor Society 105 Neece, Bridgett D. 45,47 Nelson, Elizabeth B. 44,45,75, 133,194 Nelson, Linda Faye 133 Nelson, Mary Alice 162 Newbill, Delain C. 1 33,194 Newbill, Janet M. 162 Newcomb, Bonnie P. 133 Newcomb, Dorlores 133 Newton, Carl Hubble 1 62,1 71 Nichols, Everette R. 65 Nichols, Kimberly A. 45,76,133 Norman, Pamela R. 162 Nunn, Herbert C. 1 34 O Oakes, Wanda Gale 162 Oliver, Wanda Gale 162 Oliver, Brenda Kaye 162 Ondich, Sandy 162 Osborne, Sammuel Scott III 134 Overby, Ruth Faye 133 Overstreet, Mrs. Catherine 1 77 Overstreet, Robert 162 Owen, Bret Leander 162 Owen, Charlotte V. 1 34 Owen, Claude S. 1 34 Owen, Daniel Mason 134 Owen, Edward 10,54,55,162 Owen, Jeanette E. 1 34 Owen, Kenneth T. 162 Owen, Mary E. 1 52 Owen, Mary High 1 34 Owen, Ray Leaford 152 Owen, Shirley Mae 134 Owen, William Henry 134 Owens, Brian E. 162 Owens, Joby Ann 1 52 P Paige, Mr. George 1 77 Palmer, Ella Louise 134 Palmer, Mrs. Ista 1 77 Palmer, Mr. Leon 1 77 Palmer, Margaret E. 152 Palmer, Sarah R. 162 Palmer, Mr. Wayne 77,1 77 Pannell, Carl E. 1 52 Parton, Kevin G. 162 Passley, Carolyn D. 1 52 Patrick, Ella L. 1 62 Patrick, Phyllis A. 134 Payne, James Eddie 134 Peace, Courtney 1 34 Peace, Yvonne 1 34 Peade, Kenneth D. 152 Pearson, Mr. Robert 1 72,1 77 Penick, Charles L. 152 Penick, Edna Marie 162 Penick, Mrs. Martha 1 77 Perkins, Carolyn E. 162 Perkins, Dennis Ray 1 52 Perkins, Mary H. 152 Perkins, Rickie H. 1 34 Perkins, Shirley D. 1 34 Perkins, Thurman Forrest, Jr. 134 Perry, Mr. Randolph 54,55,177 Perry, Rhonda Lynne 163 Peters, Linda Carol 33,152 Petty, Mildred C. 134 Petty, Stanley Kent 53,152 Petty, Steven J. 1 34 Petty, Willie J. 42,65 Phillips, Margaret 18,163 Phillips, Wanda G. 1 52 Piechota, Frances D. 163 Piechota, Grace E. 1 35 Pinson, John Hudson 42,163 Pleasant, Debora A. 152 Plenty, Albert Hugo 152 Poindexter, Clara J. 135 Poindexter Kent W. 42,163 Poindexter, Raleigh 152 Pointer, Brenda 1 52 Pointer, Conrad 62 Pointer, David 62,1 52 Pointer, Sharon 33 Pointer, Sandra 1 02,1 35,152 Pool, Heath 109,135 Pool, Ricky 152 Poole, Bernard 163 Poole, Peggy 1 52 Poteat, Patricia 1 52 Powell, Angela 1 52 Powell, Barry C. 35,65,1 35 Powell, Belinda 1 52 Powell, David 28,121,135 Powell, Deborah I. 1 35 Powell, Diane 163 Powell, Emily 26,157,163 Powell Funeral Home 187 Powell, Gloria A. 1 35 Powell, Herbert L. 1 35 Powell, Katherine 59,75,87, 90,102,114,135 Index 199 Powell, Les 84,1 35 Powell, Linda 1 52 Powell Motor Co. 192 Powell, Nathaniel 152 Powell, Nelson 152 Powell, Rose M. 1 35 Powell, Sheila 152 Powell, Mr. Tyrone 65,1 77 Price, Barbara 152 Price, Mary C. 1 35 Price, Melvin 1 35 Price, Miss Shiann 1 77 Pritchard, Heinz 152 Pruett, Susan 72,163 Pruitt, Charles 1 52 Pulliam, David 1 63 Puryears Florist 1 88 Pulliam, Henry 163 Pulliam, Sara 1 3,1 63 Puryear, Joanne 1 52 Puryear, John 42,163 Puryear, Karen L. 136 Puryear, Lisa 152 Puryear, Richard L. 136,194 Puryear, Sherry 1 63 Puryear, Susan 14,163 Puryear, Tony 152 Puryear, Vickie 163 Q Quarles, Carolyn L. 25,152 Quarles, Mary Ann 163 R Ragan, Bettie Jean 152 Ragland, Charlene 163 Ragland, Leta Marie 32,136 Ragland, Mary A. 152 Ragland, Rosaland 136 Ragland, Sharon L. 1 36 Ragland, Susan Ann 152 Ragland, Mr. Wilton 177 Ragland, Zelda V. 152 Ragsdale, Martha V. 163 Ramsey, Miss Nancy 1 77 Ramsey, Mr. Ronald 62,1 77 Ratliff, Carol Ann 1 36 Ray, Pamela Dianne 136 Reagan, Jerry 153 Reagans, Virginia 1 53 Reamer, Rosa Mae 1 63 Reaves, Brenda Gail 136 Reaves, Beverly Ann 163 Reaves, Lydia R. 163 Rebick, Kelly Sue 59,163 Redd, Amy Lee 1 53 Redd, Samuel D. 153 Reese, James P. 163 Reeves, Holly 153 Reeves, Michael C. 163 Reeves, Vicky Lee 153 Regar, Barbara A nne 59,163 Rexall Drug Co. 189 Reynolds, Caroline 1 63,166 Rice, Judy 136 Rice, Robin R. 163 Richardson, Charlotte 136 Richardson, Kenneth 163 Richardson. Myrtle 136 Ouch! Darryl Cunningham shows surprise as he is tested before giving blood when the bloodmobile visited the school. Over 120 pints of blood were collected for the regional blood bank. Satterfield, Kay 59 Satterfield, James 164 Satterfield, Pamela 148,153 Satterfield, Raymond 153 Saunders, Caroline Jean 138 Saunders, Bill 1 38 Saunders, Debra L. 153 Saunders, Donald 1 53 Saunders, Jerry Nat 138,171 Saunders, Rebecca 31,1 38 Saunders, Rita Faye 153 Saunders, Vicky 139 Sayles, Mr. Wardell 1 79 SCA 99,101,103,186 Science Department 93,97 Schaffner, Miss Sarah 1 79 Scheirer, John E. 84 Schreffler, David E. 163,164 Scientific Hair-styling Beauty School Inc. 193 Scott, Deborah Lynn 139 Scott, David W. 59,139 Scott, Larry D. 53 Seamon, Joyce Ann 153 Seamon, Wanda Gail 139 Seamster, Clay 1 53 Seamster, Mary Sue 89,164 Seamster, Patsye L. 164 Seamster, Roger Lee 164 Seamster, Susan M. 1 64 Service 30 Shelton, Karen 1 64 Shelton, Nancy Kaye 153 Shepherd, Ramona L. 36,57,164 Shiflett, Donna Mae 149 Short, Carolyn Sue 164 Short, Margaret 1 53 Short, Phyllis 153 Shortt, Michael 1 64 Shutterbug Club 105 Sibley, John M. 27,106,139 Siegla, Timothy 164 Simmons, John V. 65,1 39 Simmons, Grace D. 164 Simon, Fannie O. 153 Simon, Nettie Lou 164 Sims, Sue Alice 153 Sizemore, Macon R. 61,63,164 Sizemore, William 1 39 Slabach, David B. 77,102 Slagle, Garry B. 153 Slayton, Eunice L. 92,164 Worthy cause. Joe Jenkins, an engineer for the South Boston Fire Co., receives gifts for the Christmas Fund from the DECA Club. Richardson, Phillip 93,136 Richardson, Sandra K. 136 Rickman, Avis Susan 1 53 Riddle, Constance S. 136 Riddle, Elizabeth L. 75,136,138 Riddle, Rebecca Lee 160,164 Riddle, Mr. Samuel 179 Ridgway, Frank E. 163 Riley, Miss Victoria 1 79 Riviera Beaty Salon 193 Roark, Calvin Alton 164 Roark, Darlene Kaye 137 Roark, Gerald S. 153 Roark, Judy Gayle 1 53 Roark, Peggy Leigh 45,137 Roberts, Barry Ray 153 Roberts, Charles L. 54 Roberts, David Lee 137 Roberts, Debbie Ann 137 Roberts, Elizabeth 137 Roberts, Raymond A. 42 Roberts, Wayne C. 1 37 Robertson, Lucinda 164 Robertson, Joan Mae 153 Robertson, Robert L. 164 Robertson, Claude T. 153 Robinsom, James L. 137 Robinson, Larry D. 153 Rogers, Donald Wayne 137 Rogers, John Allen 1 37 Roller, Larry Dean 137 Roller, Sharon Kay 1 64 Roller, Vicki Carol 8,98,137, 194 Ross, Tommy Penick 137 Ross, Toni Lavern 56,153 Ross, Mrs. Venesta 1 81 Ross, Mr. Waller 1 81 Rottler, Scott H. 24,164 Rowland, Marshall A. 66,67,153 Rowland, Richard P. 66,164 Rowland, Shelby Dianne 164 Rudd, Judy Kay 1 64 Rudd, Patricia Ann 164 Rudder, Ronald A. 164 Rudder, Thomas L. 153 Russell, Helen L. 87,153 Russell, Martha E. 164 Russell, Willie Jo 138 S Sadler, Brenda Kaye 164 Satterfield, Alan B. 138,153 Satterfield, Alice 164 Satterfield, Barbara 1 38 Satterfield, Carolyn Raye 1 38 Satterfield, Doris 1 38 Satterfield, Dorothy 153 200 Index r. Zook ends complete index listings Rev’ em up. Betty Johnston, Beth Nelson and Sharon Humphries lead the crowd in a cheer for the team as the Comets host E. C. Glass. Slayton, Louise 1 25 Smith, Bernard R. 1 39 Smith, Brenda Sue 1 64 Smith, Cora 1 64 Smith, David H. 153 Smith, David L. 32 Smith, Elsie Mae 1 64 Smith, Mr. George 168 Smith, James L. 53,159 Smith, Jerome H. 42,153 Smith, Jerry M. 1 64 Smith, Nancy S. 35,139 Smith, Pam 1 53 Smith, Richard D. 139 Smith, Samuel H. 48,49,51,53 Smith, Sheryle B. 164 Smith, Teresa J. 153 Smith, Teresa P. 164 Smith, Virginia G. 164 Smith, Van Stuart 139 Smith, Wayne Keith 153 Smith, William B. 139 Smith, William L. 139 Smoot, Valerie C. 153 Snead, Cyndy D. 154 Snead, Rita Sue 154 Snead, Tom W. 1 64 Snead, Tony W. 154 Snow, Robin J. 1 64 Snow, Ronnie D. 164 Solomon, Betty L. 114,139 Solomon, Charles W. 164 Solomon, Susan M. 164 Sompayrac, Mark 1 1,43,54,164 Spangler, Thomas L. 154 Spell, Cynthia S. 149 Spence, Kimberly 89,153 Spencer, Jesse R. 165 Spencer, Linda D. 1 39 Spanfield, Wilfred 27,71,139 Star 86 Starnes, Mr. Coleman 41,1 79 Stephens, Anne C. 165,166 Stephens, Cender I. 165 Stephens, Frederick 139 Stephens, Jacquelin 154 Stephens, Kathy S. 165 Stephens, Melvin D. 165 Stephens, Mildred D. 165 Stephens, Mr. Samuel 179 Stephens, Shirley Ann 139 Steube, Joan Dale 1 39 Stevens, Audrey 154 Stevens, David A. 154 Stevens, Donna R. 165 Stevens, Lee 154 Stevens Music and Appliance Co. 194 Stevens, Patricia C. 140 Stevens, Nancy 154 Stewart, Ava Irene 154 Stewart, Hugh Warren 165 Stewdii, Sylvia Ann 165 Stokes, Miss Auelle 1 79 Stokes, Brent M. 165 Stokes, Keith 140 Stokes, Kenneth 65,140 Stone, Bernice W. 16,165 Stone, Delma E. 140 Straham, Terry Lynn 165 Stovail, Herbert A. 165 Stovall, D. Linda 140 Strickland, Betty F. 45,56,140 Summer 1 0 Sutphin, Rhonda M. 137,140 Suit, Howard A. 72,154 Switzer, Willis Terreil 1 65 Sydnor, Annette J. 154 Sydnor, Drucilla A. 38,165 Sydnor, Floyd R. 140 Sydnor, George J. 140 Sydnor, Herman 140 Sydnor, Paul C. 62,1 54 Sydnor, Peggy L. 140 Sydnor, Ricky J. 165 Sydnor, Sylvia M. 154 T Talbott, Jackie L. 165 Talley, Cecil Trent 60,62 Tally, Keister J. 42,165 Taylor, Michael E. 8,42,157,165 Tennis 66 Term Papers 95 Terry, Henry Paul 165 Terry, Henry Thomas 140 Terry, James Lewis 17,140 Terry, Jo Ann 165 Terry, Otis Wade 140 Tetlak, Marie Jean 140 Thaxton, Donald G. 140 Thaxton, Herman L. 140 Thaxton, Rufus R. 140 Thomas, Miss Bonnie 180 Thomas, Mrs. Carol 180 Thomas, Margo Elizabeth 141 Thomas, Peggy S. 141 Thomas, Tracy Lee 68,106,141 Thompson, Caroline 141 Thompson, Mr. Don 53,179 Thompson, Mrs. Joyce 178 Thompson, Roger Dale 141 Thorpe, Mary Yvonne 165 Throckmorton, Brenda 165 Throckmorton, Donna 127,141,194 Throckmorton, Helen 84 Throckmorton, Venus 141 Toler, Gary Thomas 109 Toombs, Rita Faye 141 Toombs, Shirley Gray 141 Torian, Debra S. 165 Torian, Miss Janie 181 Torian, Mrs. Lillie Mae 181 Torian, Mary F. 165 Track 60 Traynham, Brenda 165 Triangle Ford 194 Triangle Florist 193 Trickey, Cathie L. 141 Tuck, Donna Jo 141 Tuck, Emily Gay 156,165 Tuck, Jane Adams 165 Tuck, Lydia Gordon 165 Tuck, John Terry 141 Tuck, Miss Julia 1 79 Tuck, Kathy Crowder 141 Tuck, Stanley M. 141 Tuck, Zelda Suzette 141 Tucker, Henry E. 1 65 Tucker, Loretta Lou 165 Tucker, Mamie Yvonne 141 Tucker, Michael Marvin 71,141 Tucker, Ronnie Lee 165 Tucker, Shieia L. 165 Tucker, Wanda 165 Tuggle, Brenda Marie 165 Tune, Susan Dianne 141 Turner, Barbara F. 142 Turner, Mr. Clinton 179 V Vanney, Mr. Bill 30,171 Vanney, Mr. Thomas 66,1 79 Varsity Football 38 Vassar, Belinda J. 165 Vassar, Donna Leigh 75,142 Vaughan, Barbara L. 165 Vaughan, Betty Lou 142 Vaughan, Cecil N. Jr. 166 Vaughan, Mary Louise 142 Vaughan, Maurice S. 142 Vaughan, Page H. 142 Vaughan, Tina Renee 166 Vaughan,Wayne 166 Vaughan, William Joseph 165 Venable, Dr. L. M. 138,170,171 Venable, Jacqueline 166 Venable, Phoebe Ann 166 Vernon, Gary M. 142 Via, A. R. 89 Via, A. R. and Brothers 194 W Wade, Jody Lea 142 Wade, Peggy Ann 142 Wade, Timothy Wayne 142 Wade, Willis Owens 166 Wagner, Mrs. Carolyn 1 79 Wagstaff, Danny Ray 167 Waldie, Danny V. 142 Waldo, Mr. Donald 155,172,1 79 Walker, Connie Diane 142 Walker, Debra 19 Walker, Donna Marie 59 Walker, Elaine C. 142 Walker, Terry 159 Walker, Larry Thomas 166 Walker, Kenneth 142 Wall, Lunnie Mae 142 Wall, Mr. Robert 179 Waller, Andy L. 142 Waller, Avera Jeane 143 Waller, Brenda Sue 143 Waller, Charlotte A. 166 Waller, David 143 Wallace, Jeffrey D. 64 Waller, Irene D. 95 Waller, Janet L. 166 Waller, Kathy Leigh 143 Waller, Lisa Kaye 166 Waller, Lorenzo M. 166 Waller, Ronald 143,166 Waller, Sylvia Kaye 166 Wall’s Cleaners 1 87 Wallwork, Deborah L. 56,166 Watkins, Miss Evella 179 Watkins Furniture Co. 1 87 Watkins, Michael 166 Watkins, Roland Bernard 166 Watkins, Ray M. 22 Watson, Donna Kaye 167 Watson, Kelvin D. 53 Watson, Sheena 143 Watts, Annette D. 59,167 Watts, Jesse Franklin 53,65,143 Watts, Michael W. 65 Watts, Rhonda Gay 167 Waynick, Mr. Gary 72,179 Wazeka, Debra Ann 167 Weatherford, Donald 167 Weatherford, Linda 167 Weaver, Terry S. 59,167 Wells, Toni 167 West, Loffonza O. 167 White, Mrs. Mary 179 White, Rose M. 167 White, Sharon I. 1 67 White, Thelma E. 153 Whitlock, Philip L. 143 Whitlock, Thomas L. 167 Whitlock, Mrs. Virginia 179 Whitlow, Thomas W. 96 Whitt, Jackie B. 1 43 Whitt, Brenda Kay 167 Whitt, Debbie L. 143 Whitt, Douglas Roy 167 Whitt, Michael A. 167 WHLF - WJLC 192 Wilbourn, Becky 33 Wilbourn, Cleveland 144 Wilbourn, Nancy J. 143 Wiiborne, Kenneth 167 Wilbourne, Pamela 144 Wiiborne, Brenda 144 Wilborn, David 144 Wilkerson, Albert J. 144 Wilkerson, Barabara 178 Wilkerson, Mrs. Edna 179 Wilkerson, Johnnie 167 Wilkerson, Mark 61 Wilkerson, Melanie 167 Wilkerson, Tracy 144 Wilkins, Bernard 144 Wilkins, Linda D. 1 76 Wilkins, Jacklyn D. 144 Wilkins, Sue Byerley 167 Wilkins, Thomas Ellsworth 144 Wilkinson, George L., Jr. 54,55, 105,167 Williams, Miss Annette 181 Williams, Charvester 167 Williams, Cleveland 62,144 Williams, Frank Ray 144 Williams, Evelyn 144 Williams, Harold 144 Williams, Joanne 167 Williams, Michael R. 84,144 Williams, Olivia A. 167 Williamson, Susan D. 157,167 Williamson, Glen F. 144 Williamson, Byrdie 144 Willis, Carol 167 Wilmouth, Mary Jane 167 Wilson, Judy Carol 144,194 Wilson, Mr. Harry 171 Wilson, Mrs. Kathryn 90,179 Wilson, Kathryn R. 167 Witcher, Raymond E. 35,144 Woltz, Miss Frances 179 Womack, Carolyn Ann 144 Womack, Cynthia G. 167 Womack, Deborah J. 13,46,167 Womack, Denise M. 167 Womack, Dennis Lee 167 Womack, Ed 54 Womack, Joseph G. 167 Womack, Leon E. 167 Womack, Lynn C. 144 Womack, Sheena Mae 167 Womack, Starling P. 144 Womack, Tony 144 Wood, Cathy Mae 144 Wood, Joseph 167 Wood, Mr. Udy C. 35,168,169 Wooden, Linda Jean 144 Wooden, Sandra Gail 85 Woods, Mrs. Patricia 179 Woody, George Lee 42 Woody, Susan Carole 145 Woody, George Lee 42 Word, Thomas M. 2,112,145 Wright, Shelia L. 145 Wyatt, Cynthia D. 167 Wyatt, Eugene S. 167 Wyatt, William E. 145 Wyche, Faye K. 167 Wylie, Charlie M. 167 Y Yancey, Dianne 167 Yancey, Jackie Lynn 155 Yancey, Donna R. 167 Yancy, Mrs. Mildred 1 79 Yates, Patsy Gayle 105,155 Yates, Mark Edwin 167 Yeaman, Harry Leon 167 Yeatts, Donald Eric 167 Yeatts, Stanley D. 11 7,1 55 Young, Brenda 57 Young, Carol Ann 155 Young, Evelyn E. 155 Young, Karen Jean 57,145 Young, Kathy B. 32,155 Younger, Brenda Kay 155 Younger, Debbie J. 1 45 Younger, Jacqueline 145 Younger, Kenneth J. 155 Younger, Wayne J. 145 Younger, William W. 62,145 Z Zickefoose, Steven 65,130,145 Zook, Mr. Leander 13,179 High hopes. Mary Vaughn jumps for joy when she hears about senior privileges and their beginning in March. Index 201 About this yearbook Someone has said that publishing a yearbook is like having a baby. Both of them take nine months to deliver. Some¬ thing went wrong with the ’74 “Haliscope,’ though. It was 14 months in production. The “why’s” are unimportant now for the staff and adviser have learned their lesson. Late yearbooks can be a headache. When the telephone rings constantly and the voice on the other end snaps, “1 want my yearbook!”, nerves can become frayed, patience can wear thin. Never again. But let’s talk about the book now that it’s out. The 1974 edition of the year¬ book is an ambitious one. Preliminary work by the journalism students produced 80 different themes. When the staff began work on the theme, they cut that huge number to six. But further reduction was impossible. There wasn’t one major story of the year. The story was multiple. What seemed to be happening in student life wasn’t happening in academics. Clubs had their own story; so did sports. What to do? Simple. Have six themes. Let each division tell its own story in its own way. And that’s what the staff decided to do. Actually the staff came up with six books within one cover: “Six Ways to See 1974.” Having gone that far, the staff went one step further. Each section was to be distinctive in design, color and copy and those elements were to be appropriate to the theme. Blue, for instance, was used for sports since it is the school’s color. In-depth copy explained the club dilemma; basic mosaic designs assure the reader that it really was “a quiet sort of year” in student life. With so much diversity, though, the staff wanted some elements of the book to remain constant to unify the 208 pages. All reports and captions are the same width, unjustified and set in the same type face. Ail heads within a section, although positioned on the page in a variety of designs, are also set in the same type face. Where appropriate, the staff used what yearbook lecturer Les Howell calls 3-D Design. When a story required more than one spread, they were similar in layout and some elements were repeated, often in smaller size. The spreads on summer are an example as are the football spreads. Plans, then, became set and only the work remained. Beach trips, workshop assignments, lazy summer days and pro¬ crastination on the part of both staff and adviser interfered with that but thanks to the journalism students of this year the work was done and delivery of “the baby” was accomplished. Thanks must also go to the principals, teachers, librarians and custodians for their help. And to Delmar Printing for putting up with a 1974 book in 1975. The staff has one regret: no matter how much the subscribers like the book (or dislike it), the 1974 “Haliscope” will always be remembered as the one that came in late. Staff Katherine Powell: Editor-in-chief A Quiet Sort of Year: Kimberly Spence, Helen Russell, Janet Jordan, Caroline Harrell, Laily Lacy, Janet Bradley and the 1975 Journalism I Students A Few Firsts, a Number of Repeats: Bill McLaughlin, Sally Chappell, Tracy Thomas, Rick Farrali, Dennis Perkins, Bridget Guthrie and the 1975 Journalism I Students It Wasn’t All Routine: Charles Fuller, Helen Russell, Janet Jordan, Kimberly Spence, Caroline Harrell Energy and the Lack of It: Helen Russell You and Me: Donna Throckmorton, Suzanne Guill, Dale Hardie, Jan Overby, Darlene Lowery, Anne Edmunds, Sandra McDowell, Jonette Inge, Janet Bradley, Beth Riddle, Becky Riddle, Brenda Reaves, Kitty Maxwell, Vicky Throckmorton, Darla Hunt, Pam Satterfield, Bridget Guthrie, Bill McLaughlin, Caroline Harrell, Donna Vassar, Helen Russell, Gayle Stevens The Catalogue: Kimberly Spence, Debra Holt, Janet Jordan, Betsye Henderson, Mitzi Duncan, Teresa Burton, Teresa Chancellor, Becky Riddle, Debra Guthrie, Cindy Cole Picture Cropping: Joseph Gwathney, Mac Glascock Typists: Journalism I and Journalism II Students Photographers: Joe Chandler, Cary Shelton, Charles Fuller, Robert Overstreet, Dennis Perkins Mr. Richard Fitz: Adviser ... and the 1973 award winner The 1 973 “Haliscope” won a number of state, regional and national awards. The Columbia Scholastic Press Association gave it “Medalist” and for the second year in a row, the “Haliscope” was named Trendsetter, making it the first book in the nation to win the honor successively. In addition to winning “All-American” in the National Scholastic Press Association contest, the association also gave it the Herff-Jones Citation for Excellence, which was won by only seven books in the nation. Other awards are “All-Southern” from the Southern Inter-Scholastic Press Association; “A+”, the National School Yearbook Association and “Trophy”, the Virginia High School League. The book was cited in feature articles in “Photolith”, “Scholastic Editor Graphics Communications” and the “Journal” 6f the National Association of Secondary School Principals. r 202 Staff Colophon The 950 copies of the “Haliscope” were printed by Delmar Printing Company, Charlotte, N.C. The sales representative was Mr. Max Ward; in-plant consultants were Mrs. Lorene Fairfax and Mr. Ralph Criminger. The lithograph cover was designed by Katherine Powell. The body and caption type used in the book is Theme. Body type for the opening and dividers is 1 2 pt.; all other is 10 pt. Captions are 8 pt. and the index is 6 pt. Heads for “A Quiet Sort of Year” are News Gothic; ‘‘A Few Firsts, a Number of Repeats,” Dynamo; “It Wasn’t All Routine,” Bookman Bold; “Energy and the Lack of It,” Horatio Bold; “You and Me,” Melior and “The Catalogue,” Century Schoolbook. All kickers and subheads are Univers. Layout and copy styles, respectively, are “A Quiet Sort of Year,” mosaic and narrative; “A Few Firsts, a Number of Repeats,” tiling and personalized using the first person point of view; “It Wasn’t All Routine,” magazine and dialogue; “Energy and the Lack of It,” modified mosaic and in-depth; “You and Me,” modified mosaic with use of boxes and narrative. The paper stock is dull enamel. Senior portraits were by Max Ward—Delmar Studios, Chesapeake, Va. The staff would like to acknowledge the assistance of “The Gazette-Virginian” and “The News and Record” for some of the sports pictures and statistics. THE ¥rei? efter Mwmm is presented to Halkcope 1973 by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in recognition of outstanding new approaches in the field of scholastic journalism, in honor of outstanding features which distinguish this publication as a Trendsetter among scholastic publications, and in recognition of journalistic excellence. In testimony whereof, the Trendsetter Award is hereby con¬ ferred by the Board of Judges. ieH ERFFJON ESYea rbookDi Risbn SS %, I Being firmly committed to yearbook innovation basad on sound journalistic principle , C� t� th«; 1973 HA! ISCOPi HALIFAX COUNTY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SOI’TH BOSTON, VIROINIA 3W10NF0R EXCE1ENCE : o tor earning tha highest possible rating in tha National Scholastic Press Association s annual yearbook judging. a tor maintaining journalistic quality white moating tha changing noods of M3 for encouraging a nsw standard among tha nation ' s yearbooks through exemplary publication APR II ' W 74 Staff 203 ' i putting 1974 in perspective. Spring frolic. Students line the hill behind the school to watch the annual baseball game with GW. Job hunter. Thurman Perkins spends his study hall in the library reading the newspaper’s advertisements for job openings since he is graduating. Between matches. Barbara Cage rests before she has to take to the courts again to play in a doubles match. 204 Closing Six ways to see ’74? Not really. There were 2100 of us, plus the teachers, so there were that many views of the year. What was a quiet year to one could have been a celebration to his neighbor across the aisle in English class, or that dude on the opposing team in physical ed., or his friend on the job when he got that first pay check. There were as many ways to see 1974 as there were people. mm m — , . ;v.. ; ,Ja; . . 1 . . - . 7 .TV..... „ . .1 Winning cut. Joy fills the gym as Lawrence Carter cuts down the victory net after the Comets won the Western District title. Three Musketeers. Mark Hagood, John Robert Griffin and Chip Anderson liven the Junior-Senior Prom with their unrehearsed dance. Closing 205 putting 1974 in perspective TV favorites for 1974 As a class project the DE I students of Mr. Lee Barksdale surveyed a cross section of the student body to determine the school’s favorite TV shows. The results follow. Do you watch TV? Never: 4 Sometimes: 37 Frequently: 158 Favorite police or detective program Shaft Six Million Dollar Man The Rookies Favorite variety show Flip Wilson Show Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour Hee Haw Favorite musical program Soul Train American Bandstand In Concert Favorite situation comedy Sanford and Son Good Times Happy Days Mash Favorite family program The Waltons The Brady Bunch Apple’s Way Favorite western Kung Fu The Cowboys Gunsmoke Favorite overall program Soul Train Happy Days Six Million Dollar Man Kung Fu Good Times The Waltons J What were you doing when Nixon resigned? v On August 8, the most historical day that Americans have had for quite some time, I was simply having a very ordinary day. First of all I got up early that morning because I had a dental appointment. I was upset because I was afraid that one of my cavities couldn’t be filled and the tooth would have to be pulled. That was really all I did on the day when I found out that President Nixon was resigning. —Jennie Jones N.C. STATE NO. 1 INF THE GODFATHER LEVI ' PLAYGIRL BOSTON CE NOSTALGIA HAPPY Di STEVIE WONDER LONC PATTY HEARST CALLA3 N.C. STATE NO. 1 IN THE GODFATHER LEV PLAYGIRL BOSTON NOSTALGIA HAPPY STEVIE WONDER LO PATTY HEARST KUN CALLAS RETURNS Jl N.C. STATE NO. 1 I THE GODFATHER E.R PLAYGIRL BOSTON NOSTALGIA HAPPY STEVIE WONDER LO! PATTY HEARST JIM C BILLY JACK GLITTER N.C. STATE NO. I INI THE GODFATHER LEVI PLAYGIRL BOSTON Cl NOSTALGIA HAPPY D STEVIE WONDER LONC PATTY HEARST CALLA 206 Closing One might think by what i was doing on August 8, 1974, that I wasn’t very interested in the political happenings of the day. I slept too late to catch the farewell speech of Nixon with his family. In fact, I barely made it in time for Ford’s inauguration. But this is nothing compared to the night before when he made his first announcement. I was out riding around and having a good old time. One might think from all this that I didn’t even care but the radio was on in the car and 1 really did want to cry. —Pam Satterfield On the night Nixon made his resignation speech, I was working as usual, doing my “favorite thing,” unloading a transfer truck at Winn-Dixie and at about 9:00 p.m. the manager turned on the radio to hear Nixon. All I heard was loud yells of joy from a large number of people around me. —Andy Ferrell On August 7, when I first heard that the President was going to resign, I was watching “The Young and The Restless” and Walter Cronkite broke in with the quote from Mr. Nixon stating his plans for resignation. —Sandra McDowell On this most historical day that ex-President Nixon resigned, I was out of town in Maryland where I watched the whole thing. I even remember seeing the little flag in his pocket that he wears every time he makes a speech to the nation. The day he resigned I felt sorry for him for the first time. —Wendy Sparks First of all I got out of bed. Next I went to visit my grandmother where I saw Nixon resign. My grandmother, my aunt from Florida and I sat eagerly in front of the TV to see if he would break down in tears or be brave. The next morning, I arose to see the soap operas but, as everyone knows, they weren’t on. I was so disappointed that I turned the TV off. I sat in the chair and moped but finally I turned the TV back on and I watched him leave the White House and everything. —Mercedes DeShazo ATION ROBERT REDFORD MISS JANE PITTMAN E.R.A. EVIL KNIEVEL GATSBY LOOK BETTE MIDLER SINGS DYN-O-MITE KID STREAKING DCS THE WAY WE WERE BRANDO AGNEW RESIGNS WATERGATE fS WOUNDED KNEE AARON BREAKS RECORD AMERICAN GRAFITTI GAS LINES EARLY DAYLIGHT SAVINGS KUNG FU ENERGY CRISIS RETURNS JIM CROCE DIES GLITTER ROCK OAKLAND WINS STING L ATI ON ROBERT REDFORD MISS JANE PITTMAN THE EXORCIST LTIC IVYS S DYN-O-MITE KID E.R.A. BILLY JACK STREAKING AKS RECORD WATERGATE NGS AMERICAN GRAFITTI S THE STING EVIL KNIEVEL V RESIGNS ENERGY CRISIS IE PITTMAN THE EXORCIST K SINGS DYN-O-MITE KID GNEW CALLAS RETURNS KS RECORD EVIL KNIEVEL GS AMERICAN GRAFITTI KING FU ENERGY CRISIS ON IGHT ZHENI ROCK OAKLAND WINS THE STING STREAKING WATERGATE TION ROBERT REDFORD MISS JANE PITTMAN E.R.A. EVIL KNIEVEL GATSBY LOOK BETTE MIDLER SINGS DYN-O-MITE KID BILLY JACK ICS THE WAY WE WERE BRANDO AGNEW RESIGNS WATERGATE f S WOUNDED KNEE AARON BREAKS RECORD AMERICAN GRAFITTI GAS LINES EARLY DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENERGY CRISIS STREAKING RETURNS JIM CROCE GLITTER ROCK OAKLAND WINS THE STING Closing 207 7 putting 1974 in perspective So, it’s over. Steve Zickefoose, number 550, the last graduate of 1974, has his diploma. The lights of the stadium have flickered out. The family hugs have added the final wrinkles to that blue graduation gown. The happy shouts of congratulations have faded. What’s left? Memories of a quiet year relieved by a few exciting times. Memories of you and me. And a building that goes on and on, that has seen it all, that waits to begin again. 208 Closing 1