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

Text from Pages 1 - 248 of the 1979 volume:

) ate wo css Cot 6 StS i oS u ° = e Jones antici ions y Burton, D and Mik overnment quest d test Lunch break. Bill Green, § perio Halifax County Senior High School South Boston, Virginia 24592 Vol. 26 seventy-nine More than a goodbye year Cctually, it was obvious to almost everyone. Anyone who took driver’s ed. or ran track always saw bulldozers tearing up the grounds in front of the great white structure. The magnitude and promise of the new school seemed to overshadow the old senior high in its last year. Or did it? Unfinished giant. Within sight of the present school is the new HCSH, opening in September. Spanish treat. Local students and friends they met on the is load luggage on the bus that will take them to Madrid during their spring break trip. 2 Theme Opening First time. Soccer was new but Hamid Mazuji and Dirk Martin (in Comet blue) took to the sport eagerly as in this match against Lynchbur Christian School. inane: ae wee Float winner. ICT students admire their club’s float which went on to win first place in the float competition at Homecoming. Last fling. At prom’s end and wrapped in decorations, Jane Brandon and her date Hugh Carr leave the building, tired but happy. Theme Opening 3 Varied emotions. Cast members of the one-act play “The Choir” express what goes on in the minds of singers while they are in a church choir. Two historians. Kim Allen and Wanda Loftis review DE’s yearly activities at the club’s annual banquet honoring employers. 4 Theme Opening Oe ee es Foul play. The referee calls a penalty on the downed Glass player after he fouled Lawrence Ferrell. Child’s play. Fifties Day gave Sharon Strange a chance to dress like an elementary student. he new building didn't overshadow the year’s events. Having a soccer team was new, as were the tennis courts. DECA and VICA kept rolling along as usual. The football team had its best season in years and the JV boys’ basketball team won the championship in their district. Events not overshadowed Parade clown. At the Neue parade Robyn Crews was one of the Drama Club members acting as clowns. Sewing tips. Mrs. Mildred Yancey shows Valarie Harrison how to attach a gathered ruffle to a skirt. Theme Opening 5 6 Theme Opening Research time. The library is the lace for Carla Scott and Alonzo Brandon to research English 10 topics. First time. Competency tests were required of Robbie Simmons and all sophomores as a graduation criteria. Rest time. Russell Logan takes a break from the SCA Walk-a-Thon, organized to raise money for the new school’s lobby fund. Lunch time. The front lawn during the lunch break on warm days has always been a gathering place for talking, studying, even dancing. here was still a lot going on in the old senior high. Learning went on; the SCA had a walk-a- thon; sophomores took competency tests for the first time; the prom, decked out in blue and white, was a success and people always gathered on the lawn at lunch. For some, it was just another year; but for most, it was a new ‘high,’ especially for the seniors in ‘their year.” So, you see, it was more than a goodbye year. Theme Opening 7 Pampered Comet. As a Blue Comet football player, Lucien Roberts gets a royal Latin Club ride in the Homecoming parade by Thomas Hall, Reggie Walton, Laura Abenes, Kathy Anderson and Ricky Lewis. 8 Student life divider Student life: it's what you remember most about school, now or 20 years from now. Brenda Burkholder being crowned Homecoming Queen, stashing your biology book in a friend’s photo-plastered locker (never your own), snitching blue and white decorations at prom’s end, meeting by the lobby Coke machine every morning before class to exchange the latest gossip. Excitement about the new school next year mounted; but, meantime, student life went on. It was more than a goodbye year. It's what: you remember most Student life divider 9 sf bis replaced by algebra 10 Summer —— No more days by the pool Beach VISIONS soaking up sun rays is a sad thought that enters students’ minds as summer comes to an end. Visions of beaches drift from their minds as thoughts of Miss Brooks and her algebra problems begin to seep in and disturb the peacefulness. The great challenging tennis matches of summer will cease as players have time to sit and rest their calloused feet. What about softball? Remember those terrific games with the ever-so-tight scores? Oh yes, a favorite summer EM pastime for students is sleep- ing late. Then a quick dash to the television set is in order to catch up on their favorite soap operas. What will happen to Mr. Brooks? Will his marriage to Jill last? Will Erica get away with her selfish schemes? The answers to those questions will linger in our minds and seem more important than answers to the questions at the end of Chapter One in the American history book. Pulling tobacco, flipping hamburgers, mowing lawns and lifeguarding at the pool are some of the jobs that will come to a hault. (Thank goodness those grim summer school days did end.) And those August band, football and cheerleading practices will yield to after-school sessions. We will now awaken to the buzzing of alarm clocks as summer fades away. But there are compensations to look forward to: the rejoining of old friends and talking over ex- citing moments of the sum- mer. —— Do’s and don’t’s. On that first day Dr. L.M. Venable welcomed students for another year and outlined rules and regulations Popular request. Schedule changes are inevitable and Assistant Principal Mr. Larry Clark tries to see what he can do for Tim Ridgeway. 12 Opening day SIO RARE NAME T I EE AG NMS Ee HMR Me ee By Robin Hailey Probably there were as many different reactions to the first day of school as there were different people present that day. For myself, it was a challenging experience. The biggest challenge of the day was how to get out of that stuffy homeroom. Maybe to others their only reprieve was lunch, but not so to a battle scarred senior. | waited for my first chance. It came. A public address announcement stated that all senior boys who had not taken |.D. pictures should be ex- cused. | moved in for the kill. You see, | had already taken my picture. | felt like a new man when | walked out of homeroom. | strolled the halls for the next 40 minutes until a sudden thought struck. It was five minutes until lunch and | was free to go. What a nice feeling being the first in line for the 1978-79 season. | was far from through. To the buses. After that long, hot first day spent moe in homeroom, the bus ride home doesn’t seem too bad. Another P.A. announcement said, “The library will be open to students today.” | could have hugged the intercom. Since my homeroom teacher was also my English teacher, | made a connection. | asked Mrs. Doe (name changed to protect the in- nocent) if one of her book lists was in the library. It wasn’t, but she lent me her very own per- sonal copy. Delighted in my quick interest she made many suggestions for my first book report. As soon as | was walking out the homeroom door, | waved my hall pass triumphantly. Straight away to ‘“B” lunch | flew. Of course, afterwards | blazed a new trail in the hall and returned to homeroom just in time to fill out one more information form and pay all my fees. After that first day, | had the impression that being a senior was going to be a lot of fun. It was. Gossip time. Paedra Childress and Angela Garland find that one of the fun things to do that first day is to catch up on the summer's gossip. Opening day 13 Being together isn’t paranoid Morning spot. Just about every morning, Hugh Carr, Kip Carter and Jean Brandon claim their spot on the main floor landing. : Two from “Grease.” On “Fifties Day” Tim Humphries and Kathy Holt decided they would be John Travolta and Olivia Newton John. Lunch talk. The front lawn during lunch break is a perfect time for Alma Dixon, Pam Coleman and Christine Hughes to discuss the morning’s events. 14 Being together Are the people of HCSH paranoid? As a psychologist studying group behavior in adolescents, | was sent (under- cover, of course) to investigate the school. Day 1: | walked down the lobby into an area with benches and a water fountain. At first | thought all the seats were taken, but then | spied a space at the end of one bench. | plopped down among the other guys and hoped to blend in with the crowd. | was soon discouraged, however. “Hey, who are you anyway?” one of the youths growled. “Everyone knows that this bench is for our group, and you're sitting in Mike's space!” Seeing another of the group restraining a guy of football-player-sized propor- tions and saying to him, “Calm down, Mike.” | mumbled hasty apologies and ran down the hall. Taking a hasty refuge in a classroom, | was startled to see a group of girls already there. “Hey, who are you anyway?” one of them growled. Don't you know that our group always meets here before 8:45 ” Muttering that | didn't know, | dashed out into the hall. Things continued normally until lunch, one meal that | will never forget. | observed carefully how the students had scattered to different parts of the cafeteria, and | picked a few likely spots to sit down. At first | just sat, but | received so many looks of disgust from my neighbor that | moved. “May I ” | asked as | pulled out a chair at the next table. “Why, thank you,” a voice behind me said and the girl it belonged to settled herself in my intended seat. At the next table, | clarified myself. “May | sit here?” | said graciously. “No.” the guy said equally sweetly. “Joe always sits there.” I finally met with luck at the next table. “May | sit here?” | asked a timid-looking soul. “Sure,” she said. “Are you sure it isn’t saved for someone?” | asked. (Continued on page 16) 4 Lawn play. In the spring Debbie Harris and Debra Lowery enjoy frisbee during lunch. When the weather is nice, students prefer the lawn to the lobby for their free moments. Holiday elevation. Scott Parson and Thomas Chappell are just two of the “ballet dancers” in the Drama Club skit at the Christmas Assembly. Being together 15 (Continued) “Well, Jane usually sits there but she got mono yesterday.” “Never mind,” | sighed. An assembly was scheduled for fifth period, and | began to worry about where to sit. | got to the gym early and picked out a seat in the center | section. A nervous looking boy approached me and asked un- easily, “Hey, does Billy know you?” | wasn’t about to move again, so | said, “Sure.” “Well, that’s a relief. | gotta keep this section reserved for our crowd. But if you know Billy, you're O,K.” | saw my “friend” from this morning approaching with his 16 Being together friend Mike. “Here comes Billy and Mike,’ my companion said. 7h ob Here are my observations of the school: 1. Students groups together before and after school. 2. Students save seats in the lunch room, at assemblies, etc. 3. Students defend their group territory from invasion. All of these things are per- fectly normal for peer- conscious teens who feel they must conform. HCSH is not paranoid. Strange? Maybe. Dance time. What better place than a dance for being together. Penny Ewell, Denoris Leigh and Linda Logan rock away. Party time. In the cafeteria Dawn Yeatts, Kenny Martin and Philip Saunders celebrate Kenny’s birthday. Lobby time. Thomas Thaxton and Ivan Younger use the few minutes after lunch to check out the girls hurrying by on their way to class. ing. ies and even ildi nments while front of the bu the oF , friends swap stor ing in Ins Free time. Before that first class beg check on ass gather a . = ite ee Bes ee la ine CS ahi ‘ Catsup and lobby furniture The SCA works so well that students forget it's around until they want some catsup for their cafeteria french fries Perhaps one of the most overlooked, neglected and ignored clubs is the Student Cooperative Association. What is ironic about this is that the SCA may be considered “the” most important student organization in the school. There is no logical answer to why the SCA is taken for granted. One possible answer could be that the SCA works so well that students are un- aware it exists. An example is the “catsup Scrub the Spartans. Terry Cole stands on the Art Clu during the Homecoming Parade sponsored Blowing bubbles. Candy salespersons Kenny Martin and Sarah Brown sell Mary Hudson a candy bar to help raise money for the lobby fund. conflict.’ When the students complained about the lack of catsup in the cafeteria, the SCA “persuaded” Dr. Venable to provide it. No one even thought about the catsup after having it for two months. But the catsup supply ended and once again students began to complain. The SCA got the catsup back. The point is that students tend to forget about the SCA when things are going well. Still another reason the SCA is overlooked is that float by the SCA. many students just aren't in- formed about the organization. Laura Miller felt that the SCA did a ‘great job. | feel a lot of credit goes to Tom Ferguson, who led the council to a good year and tried to involve everyone.” Vernon Womack also felt the SCA did a good job, but his homeroom representative didn't report that well. Myra Daniel said the SCA this year did a “wonderful” job. Despite (Continued on page 20) SCA DJ’s. Alex Tucker and Tom Ferguson are two SCA officers who work as D)’s. They helped sponsor “SCA Day” on the radio. Voting procedure. The SCA conducted class elections and Tom Ferguson introduced the candidates to the senior class and gave the order of speeches. ; me Paper work. Bob Carter fills out forms before giving blood. This year 17 year lds could give blood without parents consent. Senior donor. Giving blood is a duty that eligible students gladly perform. Hugh Wilkerson gives at the SCA sponsored bloodmobile visit. SCAw Io Sea A (Continued from page 18) - all the positive comments, there were still those who felt that the organization was good, but didn’t let people Know what was going on. Tamra Overton said the SCA was great, but didn't involve enough people. Tom Ferguson said that he really worked with a “great bunch of people” but thought the council could be better if it involved more people. Tom listed his major ac- complishments: senior exemp- Politics. Tyree Greene makes his speech for senior class vice- president. He won. In step. The majorettes of the HCSH and HCJH marching bands combine to perform at Homecoming. Catsup and lobby furniture were big deals for SCA tions from final exams and rais- ing funds for the new school. Tom said, “We raised more money than any other SCA has. We had a walk-a-thon and an SCA Day on the radio to raise money.’ So despite the opinion some students have as to why they don’t know what the SCA does, the benefits can be seen. Whether it is furniture in the lobby of the new school or cat- sup in the cafeteria, the SCA works! Santa Claus (Palmore?). This little fellow seems to have reservations about Santa at the SCA Christmas Assembly. President-elect. Russell Logan makes his induction speech. An unprecedented four sophomores were elected to office. Aooh! A blast from the past as David Barkesdale dresses for “Fifties Day,’” the SCA sponsored event during Topsy Turvey. New officers. The newly elected SCA officers are Riccall Lesant Alex Tucker, Michele Gravitt, Sygrid Bruce, Patti Tucker and Dawn Yates. Christmas ballet. Members of the Drama Club perform during the SCA Christmas Assembly. The “ballet” was the hit of the program. SCA 21 HCSH Queen. A radiant Brenda Burk— holder has just been named Home- coming Queenof 1978. Getting ready. Latin club members Laura Abenes, Kathy Anderson, Lucien Roberts, and Reginald Walton finish their float for the Homecoming parade. junior high bands get ready for Homecoming at a night practice om 22 Homecoming Homecoming Week features a queen, | her court, floats, four special events Unique is the word to On the stop. Lonnie Moore (85) and describe Homecoming ’78. It ‘ Valentino Jones team up to stop a was the first year that an official alem runner for no gain. The Comets : won the Homecoming contest, 6-0. Homecoming Week preceded the big day. Activities spon- sored by the SCA included Sock Day (the day you didn't have to worry if your socks matched or not), Button Day and Blue and White Day (days in which to show your school spirit) and Hi Ya'll Day (the day you got the chance to yell to your friends as you walked down the hall). Then Friday came, and a week’s work on floats was dis- played during the Homecom- ing parade through downtown South Boston. Later that night, after excitement had reached its peak, the big game against Salem began. At halftime, with the score 6-0 in favor of the Big Blues, one of the largest crowds in many years watched as the senior and junior high bands gave a joint perfor- mance. The majorettes lit up the sky with a great fire routine. As the floats paraded around the stadium, the VICA Club float was announced as the first place winner. Brenda Burkholder was chosen Homecoming Queen of 1978 from a court including Seniors Pam Powell, Sarah Brown and Joann Logan; Juniors Vernell Penick and Jeanya Matthews and Sophomores Amy Hudson and Gwen Villines. During the second half, the Comets successfully stopped the Spartans with several goal- line stands. The big win topped off an exciting, eventful Homecoming. The winner. The VICA float moves around the stadium after beating out all the other floats for the first place prize. Homecoming 23 Ready? Drum major Caryl Francis Pomp and circumstance. Graduation prepares to lead the Marching means formal music for horn Comet Band at a halftime show. players Dirk Stevens, Charles Cindy Reaves also was drum major. Barksdale and Charlie Lambrecht. ¥ Attentive. Carefully watching the Stepping out. During a stage band direction, Sonja Williamson and concert, Kurt Lambrecht rises for Martha Clemets practice trills. his saxophone solo. The band Keith Van Benschoten waits. plays in the Glenn Miller style. i Proud and happy. Members of the Cheek, Donna Dixon, Lisa Bowers, and their Camerata director All-Regional Chorus are Robin Dirk Brown, James Darden, Steve Mrs. Ashby Cothran, in her first Clark, Sonja Williamson, Chris Butler, Joel Wyatt, Perry Darden year of working with the group. 24 Music Department Directors bring period of adjustment Adjustment was the major word and plan for all groups in the Music Department because all new directors were hired. Mr. Micheal Foxworth was hired to teach advanced and intermediate band. Mr. John Tucker was hired to LOTR CL i Sa TEI Trophies, trophies! Comet band front members Cindy Reaves, Cary] Francis, Donna Kearney, Janet teach stage band and be an assistant to Mr. Foxworth. Mrs. Ashby Cothran was hired to teach the mixed chorus and Camerata. The band began its year of projects in August with camp. Then the list of parades began. The Homecoming and Veteran's Day parades were two of the first. Next, came the annual Christmas parade in South Boston. The band also traveled to Crewe where they won first place band and best unit in the parade. Next, they traveled to Clarksville for its Christmas parade. UBO. Charles Barksdale, James Reaves and an unidentifie d blowing object play for Class Day. The band played a group of rock tunes. One more? Aaron Maxwell stares in disbelieve as he beats one more chorus for the seniors as they march into Class Day exercises. After the parades came the concert season. The band held a Christmas concert for the parents. In March, the musi- cians traveled to Salem for the District VI Band Festival. In the spring, the band played at the Festival of Arts. They also provided music for the Class Day and Graduation ceremonies. Top award win- ners at the banquet were Charles Michel, John Philip Sousa Award and Donna Dixon and Amanda Farmer, Hall of Fame Awards. The band will have new uniforms (Continued on Page 26) Comet strut. In a South Boston parade, drum majors Cindy Reaves and Caryl! Francis lead the band. Mr. John Tucker marches along. Edmunds, Chery! Bostick, Gail Rickman and Bonnie Ragsdale display awards won in the Crewe parade. Music Department 25 =A y Continued next year as a result of a num- ber of fund raising drives. The stage band has ap- peared various times. Among them are the American Legion, Festival of Arts and District Festival. The Camerata probably had its busiest concert season. The talented group sang at many Sunday morning services. The Camerata also did a concert in Danville. This group _perfor- med at the Festival of Arts and Dirk Brown joins his fellow band trombonists to practice for the spring concert. Best foot forward. The rifle corps shows its expert precision as they approach the judges stand in the Homecoming Parade. Concentrate! Flag corps member Johanna Sadler exhibits perfect form in the halftime show at the Homecoming game. 26 Music Department Music Department adjusts to three new directors sang for the Lion’s Club meetings. One member of Camerata made All-Virginia Chorus, Donna Dixon. Donna was also the recipient of the top award at the Music Ban- quet, The Camerata Award. The Mixed Chorus also was busy, singing at the Christmas Assembly and at a concert for the public. This talented group sang at the Festival of Arts. Top award winner for the group was Nanette Faulkner. Pucker up. His homework abandoned, It’s soprano time. During the Camerata Christmas concert, Felicia Abbott begins her solo. The concert was well attended. “A one and two.” A modern day Larry Welk, director John Tucker beats time for a jazzy tune. New suits for Blues. As Burlington plant manager Bob Kilby hands Dr. Venable a check, Herman Wilson and Keith Van Benschoten display the new band uniforms. Band Booster President Johnnie Pittard and di- rector Michael Foxworth just smile. Music Department 27 Happy hug. Sometimes known as Coach Fred Palmore, Santa Claus asks a little friend what she wants for Christmas. Sharon Gentry is Santa’s helper during the assembly. Christmas dolls. In the Drama Club skit, Penny Powell and Amy Frakes portray dolls that come to life. Christmas fills halls | Santa’s assembly visit begins holiday season 28 Christmas Christmas: the most eagerly anticipated holiday on the school calendar. A week before the Christmas break began, the air filled with excitement, joyous sounds and delicious smells. On the ground floor Mrs. Glennis Greenwood and the other home ec. teachers taught students to bake Christmas cookies. The tempting aroma floated all the way to the top floor where Mrs. Ashby Cothran and the Camerata were rehearsing. When the SCA announced that a door decoration contest would be held and that the lucky winning homeroom would get to go to the head of the lunch line for one week, glue, scissors, glitter and red paper appeared at once. Themes ranged from the three wise men to Rudolph. Mrs. Clardy’s homeroom was the winner. The holiday festivities were capped with the annual Christmas Assembly. The band and Camerata filled the gym with music and the Drama Club performed a skit. When the boys in the club, dressed in long johns and tutus, crashed out of a huge Christmas box and performed a ballet, the gym roared with the loudest, longest laughter of the year. Santa’s visit, thanks to Coach Fred Palmore, ended the assembly on a happy note. When he left the gym with his jolly “Ho! Ho! Ho!’ floating in the air, the holiday season had really begun. Winner. Earning top honors in the door decoration contest is the homeroom of Mrs. Ellen Clardy. The art teachers were the judges. Door covering. Wanda McCargo cuts red paper letters to go on the door decorations for her homeroom. Musical salute. The Camerata performs in ‘“A Christmas Festival.” The advanced band also participated. Several hundred people attended the concert. For everyone. For the first time ever, the SCA put its tree outside so both students and passersby could enjoy the Christmas lights. Holiday names. They are both named Holly and maybe that’s why they (Barden and Neece) were selected to trim the Christmas tree. Christmas 29 a Trend includes trips to D.C., Spain A trend for clubs seems to have taken hold. Trips! Short trips, long trips, trips to dif- ferent states, even trips to dif- ferent countries helped to sup- plement material that had been taught in classes and provided a little entertainment. The Latin Club was active all year long taking their annual trip to the Latin Convention held in Washington during the winter. Later several members and Miss Judy Owen, the Latin Club sponsor, struck out on another trip, this time to New York City. While in New York, they visited the usual tourist at- tractions and examined a Pom- peiin exhibit. The HI-Y and Tri-HI-Y had a busy year. Eventful ski trips filled the winter months, while the Model General Assembly in Richmond and a trip to Virginia Beach provided some spring entertainment. The longest and most Theatre trip. The Drama Club went to Richmond to see the Virginia Museum Theatre's production of “Private Lives.’” Penny Powell turns to speak to a friend on the bus ride up. 30 Club Travel Early tan. On the Hi-Y, Tri-Hi-Y beach trip, Amanda Farmer, Janet Johnson, Charlie Lambrecht and Steve Bandy relax by the pool and get a head start on a summer tan. eventful trip of the year was a nine day trip to Spain, taken by 10 students and two brave chaperones during the Easter holidays. Besides the ex- perience of visiting a foreign country, there was the added plus of going by plane. The reactions to this experience were varied. While Miss Vrbanic strapped herself to the seat, got out her rosary and closed her eyes, some eagerly watched the view from the win- dows as engines began to roar and ears began to pop. Once in the air there was nothing extraordinary about the ride, but the view was amazing. Even though it was night, there were certain things to be seen that one would not have seen during the day. For instance, can you just imagine seeing the sparkling lights of Philadelphia from the air, the sun come peeking from behind white, fluffy clouds right beside you at 30,000 feet, the outline of France against the bright blue water of the Atlantic Ocean or thousands of acres of olive trees spread out in geometric rows? That was only the beginning of what was definitely an ‘“ex- perience.” The next nine days were filled with sightseeing in city after city from Madrid to Cordoba to Seville to Granada to Torremolinos and across the Strait of Gibralter to Tangier in Africa. Museums and tours during the days and a flamenco show and discos at night made the trip memorable. So, if you like to get away from home and travel, maybe you should join a club!. Typical tourists. Sherry Bailey and Wanda Boulden get their picture taken in the courtyard at the Royal Palace in Madrid. Spanish highlights. The Spanish Club trip included Charlie Lambrecht (top) being wrapped with a snake in Tangier, Miss Pauline Vrbanic, Me Harrison, Fred Pinson, Charlie Lambrecht, y Kelly Bradshaw, Kim Roark and Chris Ratcliff ambling down a Madrid street and the entire group visiting the Royal Palace in Madrid Club Travel 31 Almost like Macy's “Would you like to buy ...2?” was a common question asked in the lobby. Everyone seemed to be selling something. The SCA was selling various kinds of candy. The candy cost 50 cents a bar and was purchased in the lobby before school or during lunch. Mr. Wilton Ragland, SCA sponsor, reported that a 92,000 sale was ee aemaaanee Say cae 32 Selling the goal. The money earned from the candy sale was to be used in furnishing the lobby in the new school. The percussion section of the band along with the band front sold towels. The towels were white with light blue trim and had “Halifax County Comets” written on them. Proceeds went toward band camp. The Art Club sold Cadbury chocolate bars. The proceeds earned were used by the club for its activities. At times, the lobby didn't seem like a lobby; it was more like a department store. “One, please.’”’ Broderick Jennings makes a candy bar purchase from Sarah Brown. The SCA candy sale proceeds went into the fund to bu lobby furniture for the new Lahoot Free looks. Tom McLaughlin and Scott Parson check out the “Star” issue before making a purchase from salesman Lucien Roberts. es. Between lunch periods k and Rhonda Francis find that SCA candy sales slow down Yearbook collection. While Dale Warren receives final ‘’Haliscope’’ payments from Michael Cole and athy Perkins, Lucien Roberts mugs e photographer. for t Raffle ticket. During a class break Annette Ingram sells Holly Barden a VICA ticket for 200 gallons of gas. Sports fan. Cheerleaders sold pennants and ribbons in the lobby on game days. Michelle Davidson Terry Satterfield and Patricia Popek sell to Jenny Dean and Andy Spencer. Selling 33 Last edition. Cropping pictures for the last issue of the “Star” is one job of feature editor Laura Abenes, who pastes up the center section. Always ready. Loading the Minolta before he leaves class, Jon Bowen will be able to photograph anything that may. make a good picture. Hectic note begins journalists’ year 34 Publications “How can | do any editorial on a parking lot?” “Did you say | had to inter- view Ed Bates, or Ted Bates, or Ned Bates, or was it Ed Baynes, or Ned Baynes, Oneenes “What do you mean the “Star” is coming out Monday and we don't have any copy?” These questions were asked every two weeks in Room 164; it isn't odd that these questions came about everytime the “Star” was ready to come out. Of course there always was Paula Irby, Cheryl Gravitt and Laura Abenes fighting over editorials, and Nancy Smith try- ing to finish her column before a deadline. Often during the hectic winter months the “Star” or a story in it had to be delayed because school was closed due to the bad weather. But, then, the school year started on a hectic note for the journalism students. The “Haliscope” was late, and the first issue of the “Star” didn't come out till December. Everyone was working fran- tically on last year’s yearbook, but nevertheless’ the “Haliscope” didn't come out until February. As they say “better late than never,” but this time the old cliché really meant something when the '78 yearbook won a Medalist Award for the twelfth time in succession. Mr. Fitz avows that this yearbook will come out on time, and the journalists are working hard drawing layouts, cropping pictures and typing copy, proving that a “Haliscope” can really meet a deadline. Of course the pressure is on knowing that this will be the last “Haliscope” from the old school. It was also the first year in a long time that the “Galaxy,” the school literary magazine, was published. The beginning (Continued on page 36) Mask maker. Paula Irby, layout editor of the “Star,” prepares a mask to be pasted down where a picture | will eventually go. | High goal. The yearbook staff installed a thermometer on the journalism room door to show one and all that they were working hard to get the book completed on time. Publications 35 Year begins on hectic note, journalists ends busy for (Continued from page 34) seemed shaky for the magazine, but as more and more students showed interest in the creativity of the “Galaxy,” it gained greater stability. Stu- dents submitted short-stories, poems, essays and drawings. In the beginning of the year the “Galaxy” rounded a host of patrons to support the magazine with needed funds. Stacy Brown, was editor of the “Galaxy,” while Mrs. Dorathye Spence and Mrs. Virginia Whitlock as advisers helped bring back a tradition of having a literary magazine here. The school year began in a rush for journalism students frantically trying to meet deadlines and ended just as hectically as the “Star’ came out the day of graduation and the “Haliscope” was making its way to an early deadline while a small group of dedicated stu- dents worked hard reenstating the old tradition of a literary magazine, the “Galaxy.” Cutting job. As “Star” news editor, Cheryl Gravitt works on Pass ups at the news office on the Friday afternoons before the Monday delivery. yearbook 36 Publications First. The first to finish their ages, Helen Dunavant and Gayle Shields complete the last details on the sophomore section. Picture selections. The football pages in the yearbook need action pictures and Lonnie Moore shuffles through the possibilities for his choices. Deadline time. When the deadline nears, Nancy Smith rushes to finish her column for the ‘‘Star.’” Nancy was the paper’s first girl sports editor. “eRe Idea chaser. Susan Inge checks out a yearbook from the exchange file to see how that staff does things. Susan was the “Haliscope’s” advertising design editor. Editor’s stretch. Stacy Brown reaches for a copy of the “Galaxy” to sell to Albert Caddle while Susan Wooding makes change for David Moody. Publications 37 Employers, employees 9 guests and friends It S all enjoy the fun because @ banquet Presidential succession. Paula Irby gives Larry Rowe a kiss for good luck at the VICA banquet. He will succeed Paula as president. Madame president. Kelly Wilson presides at the DECA club banquet. She was named DE Student of the Year at the event. Banquet guests. Employers, parents and VICA members enjoy the VICA Club’s guest speakers and show their approval with a round of applause. Camerata tops. At the Music Masters banquet, Grant Stanley, Sonya Williamson, Dirk Brown, James Barksdale and Donna Dixon were the top rated students at the banquet. 38 Banquets Speakers get nervous, ad- visers collapse and diners en- joy. It's banquet time! Springtime is the scene for many gala events, and ban- quets are no exception. Clubs have banquets in a variety of places serving a variety of foods to a variety of people. Banquets are held in order to wrap up a season or year of accomplishments, to honor the outstanding achievers in their organization and to honor every person who has con- tributed to the club. The VICA and DECA clubs found the Bullpen Restaurant an appropriate place for the an- nual employee-employer ban- quets. Extravagantly serving a steak dinner to each attendant at their banquets, the clubs followed with a program of honors and awards. Climaxing these banquets, students of the year and employers of the year were named with Kelly Wilson being named DECA’s student of the year, and Paula Irby and Thomas Logan being named VICA’s students of the year. The employers of the year were “The Gazette-Virginian” newspaper and Winn-Dixie supermarket. At the Music Master’s ban- quet, FFA banquet and FBLA banquet, which were held in the HCSH cafeteria, a buffet meal was served to the special guests. Recipients of special awards were honored and presented with awards for their hard work and achievements. Commenting on banquets, Mr. Bill Moore, VICA adviser said, “A good banquet takes a lot of hard work to be a success, but it’s worth the work to see all the employers and parents and special guests en- joying themselves.” Mr. Archie Bohannon, DECA adviser, commented on his club’s banquet, saying, “| think the employers and all the special guests enjoyed it. This is DECA’s way of showing our sincere appreciation to all the employers who’ have worked with our organization through- out the year.” Banquets are a good way of expressing appreciation to stu- dents and other special people who have contributed to the success of a year in the life of an organization. Whether they are catered, buffet style, hamburger-hotdog cookouts or extravagant steak dinners, banquets are worth the effort and work involved. Job well done. At the conclusion of the FFA lo- Tato |U(1 eum colguat-tad ol aiavel] oF-1 Mr. Marshall Swanson congratulates chapter president Steve Good. Big honor. Officers of the FFA present Mr. James Cardwell, former ag. teacher, the Honorary Chapter Farmer Award. FBLA winners. Charlene Bowes, Melanie Blankenship, Robin Irby, Debra Brooks, Kathy Williams and Susan Crews won FBLA honors. Banquets 39 A night of magic memories f The night of April 27 had U Nn O S finally arrived. It was the Junior- Senior Prom, the last one to be held in this building’s gym. That's why the juniors had worked hard to make this prom a beautiful and special one. The theme, “We May Never Pass This Way Again,” seemed to fit perfectly. Decorating began the week of the prom and, as ususal, problems arose. The stream- ers that were put up the first day had to be tightened three times after they were put up. The biggest worry, though, was the late arrival of the archway and flowers for the photographer's background. Decorators had to wait until 5:30 the night of the prom before the props could be put in their place, but overall the juniors found there were no disasters and the decorating went smoothly. Tyler Hudson, the junior class president, stated, ‘In spite of the dif- ficulties and hard work | was satisfied with the way things looked when the people began to arrive at 8 o'clock.” The juniors had paid ap- proximately $2000 to create the magic night. The band cost $1000, the decorating kits, $850 and the flowers and food, $150. “But it was worth it,’ Tyler said. To begin the memorable night, lucky couples went out to eat steak dinners, silently praying they wouldn't be un- lucky and spill food on their gowns and tuxedos. When the couples reached the school and walked through the door, the gym and lobby seemed to magically change into heaven, that is a “Comet heaven.” The decorations and streamers were the school colors of blue and white, and the beautiful art work on the bulletin board and in the show- case had been done by the Art Department. (Continued on page 42) Top of the world. As she prepares to hang a streamer, Jane Brandon checks her platform’s height. The class used blue and white, the school colors, for decorating. Balancing act. With careful skill, Joyce Allen tapes her streamer while balancing on the ladder. Decorating the gym took four nights. 40 Prom Barefoot boogie. Girls abandon __Be careful. While Donald Dillard their high heels while dancing to concentrates on pinning a streamer, the music of ‘Spectrum.’’ Angela Dance holds the ladder. The The band was booked through Richmond. | gym decorations cost $850. Sal “Say cheese.” Dick Glasscock and Refreshing pause. Carla Scott and Jeanya Matthews end a prom duty Thomas Cheatham ready the cups as and preserve prom memories on a film. Jesse Wimbush begins to pour. Sophomores helped with serving Time out. Prom couples take a food and drinks-atthe prom. break and chat in front of the showcase displaying the theme. Hat dance. Unique is the word for Preston Thompson’s prom outfit, tux plus cowboy hat. His dancing partner is Cindy Seamster. Snappy dancing. Dale and Sharion salbroak prove that married folks aren’t stogy. They enjoy prom fun too. Paper sky. Under a canopy of blue and white streamers, Pam and Sandy Wilson, Eddie Blount and Kim Parks sway to one of the band’s slow numbers during the evening. ir The decorations and theme symbolized the magic event (Continued from page 40) The theme, “We May Never Pass This Way Again,” seemed to ring a note of sadness in everyone, but as the night wore on nostalgia faded as the “Spectrum's” soul and rock in- creased in loudness. As the couples passed by the cafeteria, they stopped to have their pictures taken by a professional photographer. The couples then proceeded slowly to the gym, as they stopped often to speak to friends and to admire their out- fits and flowers. The gym floor was always scattered with dancers, but about 11 o'clock the happy couples started tearing down the decorations and wearing the. streamers around their clothing. As_ midnight approached, the couples started leaving and soon the gym was empty and desolate. The floor was scat- tered with streamers and the tables were littered with cups and full ashtrays. Everyone left, remembering, feeling glad and a little sorry, that the soph- omores had to clean it up early the next morning. After leaving the prom, ‘the couples changed into more comfortable clothes and went to the after-parties that often lasted late into the early morn- ing. When the late night-early morning ‘partying’ was finally over, the couples returned to their individual homes, hopefully to sleep until late Saturday afternoon. When they awoke, they looked back over the last night and realized that the prom had been a big success, and that, truly, April 27 had been a night to remember. The hustle. Vernell Penick and Calvin Jackson do their own version of the popular dance. All types of steps were done sometime during the evening. Tired. As the prom ends, sitting it out is as much fun as dancin Sandra Smith, Jerry Perkins, Mike Harris and Kathy Anderson discover. ie ain The end. And after it’s all over, what helped make a magic night ends up in tomorrow’s trash heap, waiting to be hauled away. To each his own. Others may be swinging, but Vickie Dickerson and Steve Butler find that slow dancing is nice too. Prom 43 44 Spring Day A spring day at school has a character all its own. Most of the action seems to be on the outside; inside it’s all routine except for the last two weeks of the year when the teachers try to cram in everything they didn't cover the other 34 weeks. Inside Miss Price is asking someone to pick out the noun clause in sentence number three. Outside Miss Mitchell's physical ed classes are playing softball and getting an early start on their summer sun burns. Seniors with their privileges are spending study halls loung- ing on the front benches. Anywhere other than schod Juniors in Mr. Lawson's history class are reading about Mr. Hoover's depression and promise of a chicken in every pot. During fourth period, “A” lunch is playing frisbee on the lawn while Mrs. Wilson's plane geometry students are bisecting angles. A typical spring day. When the lunch time gossip is juicier, when you would eagerly change places with the guy mowing the grass outside the classroom window, when sixth period seems endless and when you would rather be anywhere other than in school. Heading in. After playing a game of softball, Mrs. Anne Cochran’s physical ed class heads for the showers. Hot story. In the spring Carla Reeves and Lydia Chalkley find that “the latest’’ always seems to be a little juicier. Book chore. While others are outside, Ann Stillman is stuck inside completing a report for Miss Price’s English class. Spring pause. During lunch break Cindy Hudson, Becky Vaughan, Joyce Bowman and Janice Fletcher relax next to the bus parking lot. = p a ee eit Wureousmst eos ma Lepipaei gl oe ¢ } Male preserve. It’s just male talk for Kenny New, Harold Carmichael, Clark Daniel, Tony Franklin and Dennis Clark during lunch break. Calm duo. On a spring day Kathy Medley and Brenda Edmondson think it’s nice just to sit in the sun. Spring Day 45 Crowder wins Principal’s Award Chancie Crowder, presi- dent of the National Honor Society and outstanding member of the wrestling team, received the top award at Class Day exer- cises. He also gave a Class Day Address which has never before been done here. Chancie gave an impressive speech guided mainly to give his classmates advice for the future. John Hall and Annette Saunders were announced as valedictorian and salutatorian of the class, respectively. Awards given for out- standing citizenship went to Tom Ferguson and Holly 46 Class Day Barden, American Legion Citizenship Award; Donna Dixon and Coolidge Hamlett the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award and Jerry Dillard, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Award. Outstanding athletic awards were given to Steve Row P. Joey Piechota, Wanda Perkins and Lisa Phillips take their place in line as they march in during Class Day exercises. Sunny ceremony. When the sun gets too hot during Class Day, Doris Patrick knows what to do. Kim Parks is glad to share an edge of the umbrella. Bandy, T.C. Watkins, Ill Award and Amanda Far- mer, Tuesday Woman's Club Ladies Athletic Award. After many other prestigious awards were given to members of the senior class, the at- mosphere became ‘less serious’ as the senior class officers, along with Holly Barden, read the senior class’ Last Will and Testa- ment and presented the Who's Who. Class Day ended with the seniors marching out of the stadium led by Junior Marshals, Tyler Hudson and Russell Logan. Chancie Crowder receives rincipal’s Award from Dr. | erable. It is given for re al nce, “ + exce Horn section. Class Day music was provided by the band. David Throckmorton, Vicki Barbour and Jeanette Villines are in the horn section. Flag gift. Receiving a flag and a plaque, Jerry Dillard is given the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Award by Mrs. Louise Slayton. Top athlete. By vote of the coaches, Steve Bandy was named the outstanding athlete of the class. Dr. L. M. Venable presents the award. Ready and waiting. Seniors line up behind the gym to begin their Class Day march to the stadium. The program lasted three hours. Class Day 47 48 Graduation MOON a eS — Final adjustment. Graduate Mike Harris helps soon-to-be-graduate Kathy Anderson with her cap. before she gets in line. Former principals. At the last graduation from the present building, Mr. Marshall Swanson, first principal of HCSH, and Mr. Lazarus Bates, long-time principal of the junior high, were special guests. Marching in. David Throckmorton, Janice Thompson, John Terry and Bessie Terry walk ‘that last mile” to get a diploma. Class of 1979: The end of an era And the rains came and “ame and came, flooding yasements, filling gullies, and vashing out Baccalaureate. | ust heard the announcement yn the radio. Dr. Venable Jecided to combine Bac- calaureate and Graduation and dave it all on Monday night. Senior wait. Angela Sweeney and Kirk Strange wait one last time before they begin their long march to become graduates. “That's going to be one long night,’ | said out loud to myself. But then | thought that’s better than postponing Gradaution until Tuesday because that's when we leave for Myrtle Beach. Monday night came and | was ready. In fact, | got to the back of the gym 30 minutes early. | wasn’t going to be late for my graduation. After a while all 408 graduates were in a line and waiting. It gave us a little time to sneak glances at each other, swear we would keep in touch and wish everyone good luck. And then it was time. As | marched from the gym, across the bus parking lot and into the stadium, my high school life passed before my eyes: the Penick vocabulary tests in my junior year, the last prom, my first day as a scared sophomore. It all came back to me, the good and the bad. Sitting in my proper seat, | began to reminisce about the events that had happened in that stadium: football games, assemblies, pep rallies, sneak- ing a smoke going to driver's ed. and the track meets. The speaker was talking now and he was good but he was having to compete with my memories. Often he lost. Finally the moment was here. My row stood up and we marched forward. | couldn't help feeling a bit of disappoint- ment at the fact that after struggling through 12 years of school, my names was called and a diploma cover given to me, all of which lasted approx- imately two seconds. But | had it: a diploma. | was a graduate. Cheers of delight filled the air when the last name was called and when I looked around | saw some tears also. And why not? We were t he last class to graduate from this building. We were now a part of the thousands who had gone before us. We were the conclusion of a 26-year history. We were the end of an era. Final one. The last person to pear from the present school uilding is Lawson Younger. He brings a 26-year history to its conclusion. Graduation 49 ' Animated teacher. Miss Pauline Vrbanic uses Bee eneuGe as well as speech to teach Spanis as Kelly Bradshaw checks vocabulary cards. 50 Academics divider ; : Academics There really wasn't much new in academics. We did seem to be waiting for the new school, which, with its excellent facilities, would. be offering, especially in the vocational wing, courses new to us. But we didn't stop learning in the old building. Mrs. Wagner still exclaimed over a line from Emily Dickinson, Mr. Clardy lectured on Jimmy Carter and Mr. Moore fo} Ke) 9) oX 1o Malia) -eo)a mere) m on 9)k-0)-] 0-80) m- Me)� , interview. We picked up useful and useless knowledge sometimes without realizing it. So, you see, it was more than a goodbye year. We didnt stop learning Academics divider 51 52 Homework Homework What is one thing every high school student has in common? Homework! While some students may do 10 minutes of homework weekly, others may spend many hours every night studying and doing assignments. Since nearly every student has homework, every student was eligible for a small survey to see _ students’ attitudes on homework. The survey was administered according to the type of classes the student had: College Preparatory, Practical or Developmental. The same survey was given to each History hound. On one of Mr. Fitz’s “whatever” days, Carolyn Coles bones up on U.S. history. Book beat. Seniors Venus Edmonds@a and Bill Chambers hit the books during a library study hall. Chair check. A seated Shirley Brown makes a last minute check of her homework before turning it in. Real research. Robin Hailey con- centrates on some required reading for one of his 12th grade classes. student. These questions: 1. Do you like homework? Why or why not? 2. How much time each day do you usually spend on homework? 3. In what classes do you have the most homework? 4. Why do you think teachers assign homework? 5. Do your teachers take grades on your homework? 6. Would you rather not have homework, and just use test grades? Comments about the homework: a few responses were amusing, and some were good ideas. At least every student were the Ready writer. Taking advantage of a short class, Wayne McCargo gets the jump on a home assignment. U SJUSPN}S JOUM S J] surveyed had an opinion. The results were fairly predictable. About two thirds of all students disliked homework. Most students cited lack of time as the main cause of their dislike. However, most of the college prep students said they didn’t mind it if they had time to do it. The time spent on homework varied with class distinction. Most basic students did less than an hour with many at about 15 minutes. General students ranged from 10 minutes to three hours, while CP students worked for 1 to 5 hours. The homework-heavy classes were English, biology and math courses. Think tank. Dawn Yates carefully Trigonometry wes considers the next question before (Continued on page 54) answering it in geometry class. UOWLIOD Ul SAD Homework 53 (Continued from page 53) especially heavy for many students. Joe Clark said he didn’t mind homework too much. He said it was ‘‘beneficial to the mind to do homework once in a while.” One inconsistency that appeared in the survey was the large number of people that said they didn’t have time to do homework also said they did only 10 or 15 minutes each day. When asked why teachers assigned homework the response ranged from ‘“‘to help us Classwork. Journalism class is sometimes a period for individual work so Tyler Hudson sneaks time to do his late math assignment. Deadline. Working before the morning bell, Sarah Dunavant rushes to finish her “Star” assignment. x Soo O S O E 5 = Cramming. Dean Throckmorton uses his notes to study for a test dealing with the constitution. 54 Homework learn’’ to “so they can finish the book.’’ Almost everyone said something like extra practice, help in learning, better understanding of the material. One student said teachers give homework as something to do to keep students out of trouble. “They just like to grade papers,’ commented one student. According to the survey all of the teachers take grades on homework almost always. Did students rather have just test grades with no homework? A few who detested homework and had good test grades said test grades only was fine. But a large majority said homework grades helped pull up test grades, so they ortunist. Arriving at school gives Rebecca Whitlow more time to study for an English test. Format. Cindy Reaves revises some footnotes on her term papers, her largest assignment of the year. would rather keep homework. Chuck Hudson, who favors tests only, said, “Most of the students in my classes don’t do homework and still pass, so what good is it?” Finally in the comment section most of the students said something. Some asked teachers to remember that they had other classes. Others just expressed their dislike for its ‘‘Homework may not be popular and fun, but it is necessary,’’ was. the response of many students. Perhaps William Britton sums it up best. “Only a fool would turn down the chance to make good grades by doing homework...I think I am the biggest fool there is.” Study time. David Lowery and Frances Rebick look over his notes to prepare for a government test. Homework 55 U sjJUSPN}S }DUM S JI UOWLUOD Ul SAD 56 Speakers Covergirl. Ms. Debby Severs informs occupational clothing students of careers in fashion and modeling. Robert’s rules. Conducting meetings properly and fairly is Mr. Worth Hudson’s topic for the FBLA, Big wheel. Miss Julia Tuck’s class learns more about their county government from Mr. Larry Wuensch, county manager. Mr. Jefferson’s representative. On College Night, UVA’s speaker was one of over 100 college and universities represented. Businessman. An ITT representative demonstrates machine shorthand to a number of business classes. saa “‘Class, today Mr. John Doe will speak to us about pesticides.”’ ‘““A speaker! Anybody’s a relief from Miss -Fussbox.”’ ‘“‘A speaker! I’ve always wanted to learn about pesticides.”’ ““A speaker! He’s kind of cute.” ‘‘A speaker! Now Miss Fussbox will never see me taking my nap.”’ As can be imagined, any speaker-tall or short, fat or thin, male or female, interesting or boring-was a welcome change from the classroom humdrums. Students were treated toa broad spectrum __ of speakers ranging from a woman member of the military police to a chef who formed beautiful shapes from vegetables. The Guidance Department arranged for many of the speakers to tell about their own Food beautician. Mrs. Greenwood’s classes were shown ways to decorate food by an Army chef using produce. careers to students interested in that field. These men and women answered such basic job related questions as ‘“‘Do I need college for this job?”’ and ‘‘How much do you make?”’ Another’ guidance- sponsored program was College Nitgih te Representatives of colleges throughout Virginia and nearby states informed students about college in general and their college in particular. The Guidance Department, however, didn’t monopolize the speaker market. Active clubs like the FBLA also invited people to address their members. Last but not least, vocational and academic classes heard varied speeches from people as nearby as_ the courthouse or as far away as a Norfolk-based submarine. Accountant. At a career conference Mr. Harold Camp explains the ex pe rts su eaten. fol Zhe job: Speakers 57 Vocational classes offer more than learning from books | Perhaps one of the least are occupationally Right. And what is more under the vocational visible areas of school life oriented. The skills one important than knowing heading. There is the is the block of vocational learns in these classes are how to diaper a baby orto agriculture department classes. Sure, everybody knows that agriculture and industrial arts are vocational classes. But what about business, home economics, drafting, ICT and DE. If you stop to think about it, all of these classes are vocational too. All of them i News girl. Paula Irby, a VICA worker ‘Gazette-Virginian,” explains her job to Wayne Johnson at the Industrial-Vocational Fair. at the Paper printer. As part of his job at the Halifax County School Board Office, Thomas Logan operates a printing machine. 58 Vocational career-related. The students in these classes work with things: tools, typewriters, foods and crops-not just books. Okay, so a person can learn job and living skills here, so what? The thing a person comes to school for is an education, right? ees Last check. Larry Rowe gives his equipment a final adjustment before getting ready for work. make a bookcase. An education is more than reading and math, history and science. An education is learning how to think; how to be independent and self-providing. Vocational classes take care of this. There are seven departments included teaching prospective farmers production and management methods. The industrial arts department contains machine and tool operation and building instruction. Business students practice (Continued on page 60) Green thumb. During horticulture vd at ie ™ class, Randy Mulchi looks over a ot few of his greenhouse geraniums. Vocational 59 Vocational classes offer more than book learning (Continued from page 58) secretarial and clerical sciences. Students in home economics study the homemaker and her work. ICT and DE (two separate areas) train workers how to be better workers. The function of the drafting department is really self- explanatory, as are the names of the _ other departments. Although they are all related, these departments are each a separate and complex area. The following paragraphs explain in more detail the workings of these many parts of the vocational area. Traditionally, when one thinks of vocational classes, he thinks of agriculture or ‘‘ag’’. Five years of agriculture and one year of horticulture are currently offered. ‘‘Ag”’ students receive instruction in farm 60 Vocational management, crop science, livestock production and machinery operation. Because farming requires’ a considerable amount of mechanical ability, shop training is also part of agriculture. To practice what they learn, students in the department are required to have a project. A project may be raising beef cattle or producing a corn crop. In all of the projects there is a considerable amount of recordkeeping, and these records are constantly checked by the agriculture teachers, sometimes for grades. All ag students participate in the Future Farmers of America, are organization that has benefits and rewards for those that excel in it. This next department is usually thought of as “girls classes’’ yet many boys are finding these (Continued on page 63) Wooden cars? Mr. George Paige explains the chassis design of these miniature wooden cars to James Fitzgerald and Gary McCraw. Behind the ears. In family living, Jennifer Brooks gets her chance to bathe a baby. Receipt writer. At Daf’s, Amy Frakes cheerfully writes out a customer’s receipt. News writer. Tammy Church types up some news as part of her work at the “Gazette-Virginian” newspaper. Clickety-clack. Sherry Waller sharpens up her typing skills at school in preparation for her job that afternoon. S Vocational 61 sey drill. Steve Clauden uses a drill to finish up his industrial arts project quickly and safely. Check checker. Filing checks is just one of Henry Buchanan’s duties at United Virginia Bank. Brown bagging. Winn Dixie employee New page. Typing is a big part of Dennis McCraw bags up some Cheryl Link’s job at the Halifax groceries for a customer. County School Board Office. Prize plant. Randy Bagby proudly displays his plant project to no one in particular. Vocational classes offer more than book learning (Continued from page 60) classes useful. Home economics’ includes homemaking, childcare, cooking, sewing and family living. These classes prepare prospective homemakers for their careers. Over the year home economics students study budjets, sewing, health, and many of the things homemakers must know. There is an organization for ‘‘home ec’’ students. The Future Homemakers of America is a very active club, with some of its members attending conventions as representatives of this chapter. Distributive Education is the third vocational area. It teaches prospective merchants the ins and outs of retailing and selling. Most of the second year DE students are placed in jobs that help train them in merchandising. That is why everyday at 1:20, dozens of students hop in their Vegas and Pintos and scoot to work. The classroom segment of DE features economics, joh safety and an_ in-depth study of students chosen field of distribution. The DECA club consists of all DE students. It is very active in competition with other clubs. It is also very active in school affairs. The business department is another of the seven. Business classes include typing, recordkeeping, shorthand, stenography, and general business for their personal use. Mrs. Akers, department head, commented that if there were suddenly no secretaries the world would be paralyzed. The Future Business Leaders of America is the club for business students. They listen to speakers and (Continued on page 65) Vocational 63 ing . is draw ing th ton teach jurton teaches his ma 29) 23 — isc 2s hi B n 64 Vocational Vocational classes offer more than book learning (Continued from page 63) yarticipate in other ousiness - oriented activi- ies. Let’s hope we urn out. plenty’ of secretaries so we will 1ever have a shortage of hem. The Industrial Cooperative Training (ICT) courses are for students interested in career training in a variety of jobs. Students are taught matters concerning getting jobs, insurance, tax, economics and others dealing with the world of work. VICA is the ICT club with its sre members’ winning statewide recognition in competition with other clubs. ICT students also leave school for on-the-job training during the day. Many ICT students move into full-time jobs after graduation that were the same jobs they had at training sites. Industrial arts students have two classrooms: one with desks, the other with table saws. Anyone who enjoys working with his hands would probably enjoy industrial arts. Prospective _ builders, mechanics and repairmen learn how to use the tools of the trade. They also are taught safety, electrical wiring, plumbing and _ basic carpentry. AISA is the club of the industrial arts department with its members building exhibits and attending conventions. The drafting classes are slightly different than the other vocational classes. They last three hours! There are two drafting courses. The first teaches a student to become a draftsman. The second year leads to architectural Medical assistant. Sharon Whitt, demonstrates her medical skills at the South Boston Clinic. drawing. Of all the departments drafting is the smallest with about 25 students. So, there you have it. A rundown of the seven vocational departments. It seems like the last few yearbooks have given only small coverage to these classes while they contain almost half of the enrollment. Also this section is here to preserve the way these classes are before they are restructured next year. After this year, the vocational classes will never be the same. School worker. In the main office, HCSH employee Donna Garner looks up a student’s schedule. Furniture worker. As a Heilig Meyers employee, Billy Wazeka makes use of a handy index file. Vocational 65 Note taker. Susan Crews carefully copies notes for her term paper, hoping to avoid plagiarism. 66 Term papers Handy helper. A check with the book reassures Charles Michel be- fore he completes his card. More notes. Encyclopedia enthusiast Agnes Bradley uses the book for yet another note card. Moment of truth. An unknown junior’s paper gets the pen from Mrs, Carolyn Wagner, CP English 11. Catalog user. Alan Yates gets an early start on writing his bibliography cards. paper disease no epidemic Bg Ff Writing term papers: a Term papers created Ge necessary evil for most hassles for juniors, college-bound juniors and seniors, teachers and seniors. librarians alike. Some people thought Junior Laura Miller, that they should be _ whostayed up until 3 a.m. dropped altogether, others the morning term papers regarded them as were due, said, ‘‘I had to necessary; still others fight over the books that I complained about the long wanted to take home at hours and too-important night.” grade; some even Felicia Abbott, a senior, suggested that term recalled staying up all papers should start in the night to finish her term lower grades. paper then leaving it at John Hall, a senior, felt home the next morning. term papers ‘‘shouldn’t be | When asked if she knew graded as hard as they any amusing stories about are, but two years of term papers, Mrs. Ann experience in writing Conner, CP and AP them will help in college.” English 12 teacher, Another senior, Agnes quipped, ‘“‘The only stories Hines, totally disagreed. I know about term papers “I think they are a waste are sad.” of time and a lot of Term papers continued headaches,’’ she said. to be the problem of only ‘Doing one won’t help me_ those students enrolled in prepare for college.” CP and AP English 11 and Junior Hugh Carr 12 or Mr. Dave Lawson’s thought that writing his U.S. history classes. And term paper was ‘‘fun’’ so the ‘term paper blues’’ after he got started. is a well-regulated ‘Tenth graders should do disease, not an one next year,” he added. epidemic...yet. a Pieri HA Corensiccmasesiaie Last minute. On the last night that the library was open, Becky Vaughan busily copies some notes. Term papers 67 Happy horticulture. During a film presentation, horticulture teacher Mr. Willie Simmons becomes amused. Approved reading. Jeffrey Williams hands a book to U.S. history teacher Mr. Dave Lawson to get it approved. i The Today’s student should consider himself lucky because of all those modern, marvelous modes of teaching available to teachers now. Gone (or almost gone) are the days when a teacher had to rely on his trusty hazel switch to keep the attention of the class. Yes, twentieth century technology has greatly expanded the teacher’s means of holding onto the ever-shortening attention span of the student, and local teachers have put most of these and some medieval and even ancient methods to rest. From the beginning of time, man has used his 68 How teachers teach hands to supplement his speaking voice. Teachers ardently adhere to this school of thought. At any time of day, a teacher may be observed demonstrating a theory or emphasizing a point with his hands. All of this activity prompted one student to say that her teacher ‘‘couldn’t talk if his hands were tied behind his back.”’ Some teachers have improved upon this method by adding blackboard drawings, maps, globes, charts and a pointer to direct the students attention to the object. The pointer also comes in handy when a student falls asleep in class. A popular variation of the lecture is’ the demonstration. Demonstrations range from U.S. history teacher Mr. Terry Holt’s impersonation of a Confederate soldier getting shot to family living teacher Mrs. Ann Whitehurst showing the proper way to bathe a baby. Another important way teachers teach is by example. Perhaps this is best seen in the physical education classes where Coach Elvin Dyer may demonstrate the proper way to angle the handball er hazel switch has disappeared or Coach Ann Cochran may teach a volleyball spike. Moving along to the more modern methods of | teaching, there is a great deal of audio-visual equipment in use. Many teachers, especially the English variety, used records. CP English students were bombarded for two weeks by Mrs. Carolyn Wagner with the poems of Frost and the stories of Poe. Filmstrips and films were popular with students, particularly the sleepy ones in the back of the room. A relatively new device, the videotaped television (Continued on page 71) Busy schedule. Mr. Leon Palmer checks this week’s crowded activity schedule and does paperwork. Right answer. After explaining a problem on the board, Mrs. Catherine Wilson repeats an answer. The fourth “R.” Miss Julia Tuck adds a fourth “R” to her class’s repertoire with an educational 45. Friendly fingers. Mrs. Helen Coleman lends a helping hand to a typing student Patricia Newbill. How teachers teach 69 85 © oe eR — ic?) O bb ror Ts) £ o — oO wn wn pas Oo — 7) = wn = ° ates wn ion. CPB erfect Katherine p Dissection teacher Mrs. 70 How teachers teach Baby bath. In a family living class, Mrs. Ann Whitehurst demonstrates the way to wash a baby. Music maestro. Using his hands as batons, stage band director Mr. John Tucker sets the beat. Teachers no longer rely on trusty hazel switches (Continued from page 68) program, was also used often by teachers, and TV news programs’ were viewed by government classes. Miss Judy Owen, Latin teacher, brought her own visuals and provided the audio for her frequent slide shows of Italy. Perhaps the most popular teaching method among students is the field trip. English and drama students traveled to the Virginia Museum in Richmond to see Noel Coward’s ‘‘Private Lives,’’ a play set in the 1920’s. Another play viewed by English students was the Longwood Players of Farmville production of ‘“‘Hamlet.’’ Miss Judy Owen and some of her Latin students. went to New York to view the Pompeiian art exhibit there, and Miss Pauline Vrbanic, Spanish teacher, accompanied some of her students all the way to sunny Spain. However, many seniors were disappointed when the annual trip to Washington, was canceled when there were no chaperones. But, of course, there is no substitute for the spoken word when it comes to teaching, as driver education students will agree. Many of them will always remember the clear-cut directions of the gentle voice of Mr. Tyrone Powell from the tower: “All right, Car Two, slow down! You ain’t Richard Petty, ya know!”’ Active agriculture. Mr. Lealand Luck runs the gamut of facial ex- ressions and hand gestures as he ectures to his class. How teachers teach 71 Bubble gum helps. Sharon Martin finds that gum helps her run, but she was later called out for leaving the bag too early. Halifax beat Glass anyway. 72 Sports divider Sports divide into three groups: the headliners (football, basketball, etc.), those in the middle (girls’ sports, the JVs, etc.) and those offering individual challenges (wrestling, track, etc.). That's the way we saw the sports scene. We also saw it as a year of ups and downs when in- dividuals stood out: Steve Bandy in cross country, Amanda Farmer in basketball, Milton Carden in track and Charlie Hightower in anything he played. And we didn't wait to get to the new school before we added soccer. So, you see, it was more than a goodbye year. A year of ups and downs Sports divider 73 ‘Our talent was as good as any. A fine 7-3 record could have been a 10-0 season te “ - ‘ mt iit is: BABE Ready for more. Linebacker Lonnie Moore (85) finishes off one Knight and waits for the ball carrier. He made the tackle, throwing the runner for a loss in the 26-13 Comet win. Getting loose, Kenny Word evades a Glass defender in the 12-7 win at home. This offensive burst was a rare event as the Comet defense set up both scores. 74 Varsity Football “It was a rewarding season, but we felt like we could have done better,’ commented Coach Ron Ramsey. This seemed to be the general at- titude of the entire Comet squad, coaches as well as players. With the exception of a few plays, a fine 7-3 record could have been an un- blemished 10-0 season, culminating with a trip to the regionals. The season began with a victory over powerful archrival Person County who finished the season with a 9-1 record. Led by quarterback Mike Gregory, the Blues struck first blood in the first quarter with a touchdown strike to Thomas Thaxton. Hard driving Elmer Banks scored the second touchdown for a 12-0 com- manding lead at halftime. The defense played superbly Renee ee SSS SSS SSS hroughout the game, and they 1eld off a late’ score to win 12- ). Near the halfway point of the season, Halifax and George Washington had identical 5-1 ecords. The meeting between hese two teams usually proves o be exciting and dramatic and this year was no exception because the game (maybe dis- rict title) was decided in the ast thirty seconds. Mike Gregory connected with tight end Thomas Thaxton for a forty-yard touchdown pass for an early 7-0 lead. Seconds before the half, GW knotted the score at 7-7. Both teams moved the ball well in the second half, but they were un- able to mount a scoring drive. With thirty seconds remaining, GW Quarterback Woody Fowler hurled a desperate pass which was caught for a surpris- ing 13-7 victory. Many Comet supporters felt that the GW game would prove to be the Blues’ nemesis, but the Comets bounced back to beat Glass 12-7. Starting his first game of the season, Sophomore Anthony Senior blocked a punt and recovered a fumble to set up both scores. Halifax defeated Charlot- tesville 26-13 in a hard fought battle which proved to be the Intense concentration. Defensive Coach Fred Palmore watches his defensive team against GW. Firein’ off. Comet linemen keep low against Charlottesville as Mike Comets’ best offensvie show- ing of the year. With the runn- ing of Elmer Banks, Nathan Berkley and Kenny Word, the Blues recorded more than 350 yards of total offense. QB Mike Gregory connected on several key passes to keep drives go- (Continued on page 76) Movin’ out. Comet linemen drive the Heritage defenders back to give Elmer Banks (40) running room. Varsity Football Record 7-3 HCSH ORP: Person Co. 12 9 Franklin Co. 12 22 Albemarle 34 20 William Fleming 7 3 Salem 6 0 Martinsville 14 7 G.W. 7 13 E.C. Glass 12 7 Charlottesville 26 13 Heritage 15 17 Gregory hands off to Nathan Berkley. Varsity Football 75 A fine 7-3 football record could have been 10-0 (Continued from page 75) ing. The defense held the hight scoring Knights to just thirteen points, way below their season average. When the Comets ventured to Lynchburg to play Heritage, they had high hopes of making the regional playoffs as a wild card team. Throughout the contest, the lead changed hands several times with Heritage coming out on top 17-15. The Pioneers executed a fake punt which enabled them to later kick a field goal with a minute to play. A desperation pass and a fake punt were key plays that kept the Comets from winning the district. They had the caliber of players to win the Nortwest Regional and, who knows, maybe the state. Coach Ron Ramsey com- mented, “I think we should have beaten GW and Heritage. We were close in ability to them. This was the strongest team physically we have ever had due to the weight program. We had a balanced attack.” Coach Frosty Owen stated, “In the beginning the team was not optimistic; but after the Martinsville victory, they realized that they could go all the way. Our talent was as good as any.” The bounce of the ball a few different ways could have meant a district championship. Some of the players comment: 76 Varsity Football ed on the season. Velentino Jones said, ‘It was the best unit | ever played with. | improved since my junior year.’ Injury prone Kenny Word said, ‘It was a disappointment because | had to play with in- juries. 'm glad | didn’t burden the team. The season wasn't a total failure because | got scholarship offers.” Sport Guthrie commented, “The hard work paid off, and | would do it again if | had the chance. | wish we could have made the playoffs.” Mike (Slomo) Gregory said, “It was a close-knit team and | was glad to be a part of it. If a few plays had gone in our favor, the season would have been a total success.” It was one of the Comets’ better seasons over the past eight years. The season had its fine times as well as its disap- pointments. Two players, Tino Jones and Charlie Hightower, were named to the All-Western District first team. Several players will continue their football careers on the collegiate level: Lonnie Moore, William Mary; Kenny Word, the University of Virginia; Charlie Hightower, East Ten- nessee State University; Thomas Thaxton, Ferrum; Valentino Jones, Morgan State; Mike Gregory, Washington and Lee and Elmer Banks, Virginia Union. Hands up. End Bill Crews almost blocks a pass from Heritage quarterback Doug Knowles. Tells the story. The Blues 17-15 loss to Heritage prevented them from playing in the regionals. Plowing through. Fullback Nathan Berkley fights for yardage in the 26-13 win over Charlottesville. Varsity football. (First row) Ben Anthony Senior, Doug Traynham, McCargo, Thomas Thaxton, Lonnie Hogue, Burt Bell, Mike Norton, Sport Guthrie, Mike Bowman, Carl Moore, Mike Gregory, (fourth row) Vernon Womack, Daryl! Francis, Jeff Ward, Russell Logan, Craig Anderson, Coach Fred Palmore, Coach Ron Owen, Tony Black, Albert Sanford, Mark Ridgeway, Tim Kirby, (third Ramsey, Lawrence Ferrell, Tommy Jay Williams, Richard Trent, Jerry row) Nathan Berkley, Dale Harris, Crews, Kenneth Word, Orlando Irby, McCormick, Eddie Ballou, (second Kenneth Epps, Donald Murphy, Mark Tino Jones, Ed Davenport, Bill row) Elmer Banks, Todd Dillow, James, Herbert Ferrell, Charlie Crews, Kevin Watts, Coach ehh Alan Wallace, Robert Powell. Hightower, Brian Humphrey, Roderick Crittenden, Coach Frosty Owens. Plugs the hole. Linebacker Kenneth Epps (64) and friends stop a Salem runner for no gain. The Comets won, 6-0. Varsity Football 77 ‘All our games with GW were special’ Catch that ball. James Hill leads the race to catch the ball in a district game with Albemarle. 78 Varsity Basketball While the basketball season wasn't what you could call a complete success, individual players and coaches ‘harbor many memories. Having an 8- 13 season was not the team’s hope, but enjoying playing the game was. First-year coach John Crit- tenden pointed out several highlights in the Comets’ season. “Well, it is sort of ironic, but all our GW games were special, especially the one we won in the Christmas Classic. Beating Roxoboro at their place when we were 14 points down at the half was a highlight. And | would say beating Heritage was a highlight because it was our first district win.” Playing basketball didn’t A +e = Poe Wiehe tiebt Jubilation. The ball fails to drop for GW’s Kenny Beck as Todd Trickey and Bill Chambers cele- brate their victory over GW in the Virginia-Carolina Christmas Classic. Comet territory. Only blue shirts can be seen as Tom McLaughlin snares this rebound. Duane Mc- Cargo, William Conner and Todd Trickey surround the ball. mean just practicing and getting psyched up for the games, Bill Chambers. and Kenny Long agreed. “The hardest thing about basket- ball,” said Bill, “was practicing, especially the sprints, But it was fun. Basketball helped me meet new people and make new friends.” Kenny, com- menting on the season, said, ‘| love basketball anyway. It helped me to keep in shape and to meet a lot of other players on other teams.” When asked about their highlights, the players seemed to have a special liking (or hate) for the GW games. Kenny commented, “The highlight of the season was when we beat George (Continued on page 80) nee Over the top. Charles Cheek skies for two as Bill Chambers backs him up against Glass opponents. The Comets lost the game by one point. Eye on the basket. As he prepares for a shot, James Hill takes a long look at the goal. Jerry Dillard follows in the background. Super D. The Comets best defen- sive player, Jerry Dillard, applies the pressure on an E.C. Glass guard. Follow the leader. Although he’s not playing games, Coach John Crittenden instructs his players to copy his motions in practice. On the defensive. The Comets zone Heritage as Todd Trickey keeps an intent eye on the Pioneers’ Dennis Knight. James Hill and Jerry Dillard wait. Varsity Basketball 1978-79 Record: 8-13 HCSH Bluestone 64 Person Co. 49 Salem 49 William Fleming 50 Salem 69 Bluestone 72 Person Co. 58 GW 53 William Fleming 47 - E.C. Glass 50 Charlottesville 68 GW 5p E.C. Glass 61 Albemarle 55 Heritage 66 Albemarle 57 Person Co. 59 Charlottesville 59 GW US Heritage 50 Charlottesville 48 OPP. 67 58 54 48 67 63 62 52 46 65 72 68 63 62 52 vA 56 62 82 52 ea EE I SESS Varsity basketball 79 we 2 oe ; Wag ,. Hands up. “No way | touched the ball,” or so Jerry Dillard seems to be saying as the Comets battle Albemarle. i] bow. Benjie Adams lands an el- ow in Glass’s Greg McConville’s stomach as he tries to get to the basket and make 4a score. 80 Varsity basketball (Continued from page 78) Washington in the Christmas tournament.” Benjie Adams, who had his finest game of the year against GW and its All- Star center Kenny Beck, said, “The game | played against Beck at GW was a lot of fun.” Tom McLaughlin, who also had an excellent game against GW, remarked, “] remember when Beck pushed me in the game here. The foul shots | took were the only foul shots | made all year. I'll always remember that game. | was so pumped up afterwards | could not get to sleep until four in the morning.” Chambers also singled out his most memorable mom ent as ‘beating GW in the Christmas Classic.” Wayne Womack differed from his teammates. “Against Blue- stone, we beat them good and | scored 10 points. That is what | remember the most.” There are many little things that made the basketball season special, from getting cake and Kool-Aid from the cheerleaders to having new warmups to wearing Blue and White ‘basketball shirts’’ around the school. But as in all sports, there is no substitute for winning. Ben- jie Adams summed it up best. “| had the most fun when we were winning.’ The Comets didn't win as many gamesas in the past, but they had fun while they were trying their best. Basket bound. Charles Cheek goes up for a basket as Todd Trickey and James Hill and a host of oppo- nents wait for a possible rebound. Defensive wall. Comet players Todd Trickey, Bill Chambers, Tim Connor and Jerry Dillard form a defensive wall against Albemarle. oR a we t 1 { Varsity squad. (Kneeling) Thomas Thaxton, Michael Bowman, Brian Holeman, Bill Chambers, Jerry Dillard, Gary Lovelace, Wayne Wo- mack, and manager Ivan Younger. (standing) assistant coach Elvin Dyer, Dwayne McCargo, Charles Chace Benjie Adams, Tim Conner, Tom McLaughlin, Orlando Irby, Todd Trickey and head coach John Crit- tenden. Rebound man. Bill Chambers snares a rebound amid a crowd of Person County Rockets as James Hill backs up the action. Varsity basketball 81 What every little girl dreams about Being a varsity cheerleader is something many little girls dream of. This dream came true for 12 girls here. And along with that dream came hard work. Contrary to what most peo- ple think, cheerleading is not always fun. Many long hours are spent practicing, selling raf- fle tickets, working on Booster Club events, not to mention cheering at games and pep rallies. The varsity experienced new and exciting things that added to the fun of cheering. The Ol timer. Former Comet basketball star Tommy Elliott signs up with the cheerleaders before attending the last home game played in this gym. Pigskin pep. Comet fever infects Karen Hughes, Brenda Burkholder Mary Beth Evans, Amy Riddle and Wanda McCargo at a football rally. Funny flowers. The varsity squad watches as Kelly Nichols, Karen Hughes and Annette Saunders pin carnations on Coach John Crittenden and Coach and former player Elvin Dyer. 82 Cheerleaders Virginia Tech cheerleaders came to Halifax for a workshop. The squad benefited from this, learning new skits, cheers, dance routines and stunts. The squad also learned how to work together which proved to be an asset. In August, the squad at- tended camp at Longwood College and learned new cheers, stunts, skits and tech- niques there also. (Continued on page 84) Big mouth. Varsity member Kelly Bradshaw tries to put some pe into the fans at a basketball Goof offs. Annette Saunders and Kelly Nichols jazz up the hospitality room where they honored former plavers and coaches at the last game. Jumping Jills. Vernell Penick, Jane Brandon, Ginger Burnette and mes Bradshaw exhibit a e stylized feap during a pep rally. Co-captain Kathy. During a JV football game, Kathy Switzer shows the enthusiasm required for a Comet co-captain. Cheerleaders 83 Girls love’ cheerleading | continued On being a cheerleader, junior Ginger Burnette said, “I loved being a cheerleader. It was a rewarding and fun ex- perience.” Mary Beth Evans, who is finishing up five years of cheerleading, stated, “It was great! | had much fun. ill always remember cheering for the Comets. | loved it even when my hair drooped in the rain and | was so tired during the fourth quarter | could hardly stand up.” Senior Kelly Nichols said, “Cheering was a great ex- perience and one I'll always remember. I'll never forget the fun we had at camp and on away trips. Homecoming was really fun this year because it was thrilling to see one of our squad, Brenda Burkholder, as Homecoming Queen.” Disco cheer. Annette Saunders and Kelly Nichols lead the varsity squad in a choreographed cheer. 84 Cheerleaders Surprise! Two cheerleaders pina carnation on Mr. Jim Barczak, JV basketball coach, on the night the school honored coaches and former players. Sentimental senior. Mary Beth Evans sadly watches her last basketball game as a Comet cheerleader. Empty space. JV cheerleader Susan Plaster attempts to fill a white banner with an imaginative design before the game that night. Pep party. Mr. Michael Angelo jitterbugs with co-captain Annette Saunders while Vice-principal ; Larry Clark boogies behind him at the “Going Bananas” pep rally. Cheerleaders 85 Throwin’ hard. “Crazy” Zack Weddle throws one of his hard fast balls at a game at home. Great catch. Third baseman Dale Harris makes a diving catch to save a run in the 2-1 win with GW. “Itwasaseason of ups and downs’_ WIS Experience doesn’t Headlining the spring sports season was the varsity baseball team. The Comets began the campaign with one of the most experienced teams the school has ever produced. With the loss of only three starters from last years team, everything looked great for the Comets but it didn’t turn out that way. The season had its ups and downs for the Blues and the first game didn't change the facts. Todd Trickey and Zack Weddle were the Comets’ two top men on the mound in 1979. These top two men shared the starting respon- sibility, and together they had a 9-7 win-lose record for two juniors. The other starters dida great job backing up their pitchers. Behind the plate was Nathan Wiles, on first was either Todd Trickey or Ben Granger, on second was Kenny Long, at shortstop was Mike Fulcher, at third was Dale Harris, and in the outfield from the left to right was Zack Wed- dle or Bert Saunders, Tim Bomar and Jackie Trent. The season’s downs were 86 Baseball more than the ups. The Comets lost five games by just one run, but they also won five games by one run. The Comets couldn't seem to hit when they needed to and as a result left game winning runs stranded on the bases. This isn't to say that the Comets didn't have the big bats for Mike Fulcher, Nathan Wiles, Tim Bomar, Todd Trickey, Ben Granger, Dale Harris and Jackie Trent all contributed to the hitting with homeruns; but it seemed that they were almost always single homers. The season did end with a winning note even though the team didn’t win the Western District title. Five of the boys did make the All-Western Dis- trict team: Todd Trickey and Tim Bomar, first team; Nathan Wiles, second team and Zack Weddle and Kenny Long, honorable mention. He’s out. Comet catcher Nathan Wiles tags a Bluestone Baron out in a home win over Bluestone 5-4. Wiles made All-District honors 4 Comers | Varsity baseball. (Bottom row). Jimmy Reaves, Tim Bomar, Jerry Lennon, Tony Black, Jay Duffie, (second row) Dennis Dismuke, Allan Lawter, Todd Dillow, Dean Throckmorton, Nathan Wiles, (third row) ‘“Spooky’”’ Day, Bert Saunders, Jackie Trent, Kenny Long, Dale Harris, (fourth row) Ben Granger, Mike Fulcher, Jerry Dillard, “Crazy”’ Zack Weddle, Todd Trickey, (top row) Coach “‘Frosty’” Owens, Head Coach Fred Palmore, Managers Jimmy Popek and Tim Saunders Easy out. Shortstop Mike Fulcher is ready to retrieve an easy grounder in the GW game played at home. Varsity Baseball Record 11-9 HCSH ORR: Bluestone 11 7 Franklin Co. Person Co. —_— Bluestone E.C. Glass Franklin Co. Charlottesville — whwWwWN DH CO HRD N UV SH HSH HS HD SH WW NH Charlottesville Heritage E.C. Glass Nottoway = Albemarle = onNnnpr Dh D]TWHI DA UMUN AWAY WY UW Albemarle G.W. Person Co. = Heritage Randolph Henry Tourney Powhatan 6 5 Randolph-Henry 2 0 Close play. Blue Comet first base- man Todd Trickey pains to tag a Nottoway player out in the 8-10 loss at home. Baseball 87 For the soccer team 6 The old cliche that Rome wasn't built over night can be applied to the soccer team’s winless season. In its first year of existence, the team was un- able to post a win and ended up with a 0-10 season. , Coach Jim Barczak com- menting about the season said, ‘It was a lonely one, buta stepping stone to the future. We will do much better.” Only four members of the squad had ever played soccer on an organized level. Since the junior high does not have a soccer team, the academy serves as the only source of ex- perienced players. The team’s record was not indicative of the Chorus line. It’s not a dance routine; it’s David Owen, Pat Carey and a Charlottesville player serepp ing for the elusive ball during a home game. The Comets lost 3-0. Soccer 1978 Record 0-10 HGHSaaO©PRE: Heritage 1 2 E.C. Glass 1 5 Lynchburg Acad. 0 7 Oxford Orph. 0 5 Heritage 0 2 Charlottesville il 4 Oxford Orph. 0 4 E.C. Glass 2 6 Lynchburg Acad. 0 if Charlottesville 2 7 88 Soccer It was a lonely but hopeful season’ head to head contact with a E.C. Glass player. The Comets lost 3-0. Flying collision. Soccer sensation Kirby Moore finds himself making attitude of the players. The squad worked hard in practice and hustled during the games. Even though the players lacked experience, t hey made up for it in drive. Coach Barczak said, “We played good soccer and worked too hard to go 0-10.” Some key players were David Satterfield, MVP; Kerby Moore, most improved; Tony Perkins; Chip Johnson; Steve Jacobs and David Blanks. The team was very young and lost only four players to graduation. Coach Barczak said, “We are awaiting the upcoming season with confidence and op- timism.” Taking it easy. Pat Carey takes a Unusual position. In a Charlottes- break duping the doldrums of ville match Roberts Blanks finds practice. The team practiced himself upended by his opponent. three hours daily. Heading the ball. John Warren of Halifax displays the head pass during a game against Heritage. The Comets lost, 2-0. Eyes on ball. In soccer as in all sports keeping an eye on the ball is essential. Dirk Martin and Phillip Saunders prepare to steal the ball in a home contest against Charlottesville. Varsity soccer. (Bottom row) Phillip Saunders, Kevin Owen, Mike Hunter, Tony Perkins, Chi Johnson, Stephen Jenkins, David Satterfield, Mike Lowery, Dirk Martin, (top row) John Warren, Sammy Lowery, Kerby Moore, Allan Briley, Chris Ratcliff, Pat Carey, Robert Banks, Mike Peer, Rob Carter, Myron Good and Coach Jim Barczak. Legs high. The fundamentals of good leg follow through is exhibited by Steve Jenkins (10) in a home contest against Char- lottesville. Soccer 89 Hard work and determina- tion were two key factors that led the Jayvee football squad to a successful 4-3-2 season. Coach Angelo stated, “We were relatively small in size and number, but we were strong in heart.” After being annihilated by Person County 38-0 and edged by Heritage 14-12, the Baby Blue bounced back to defeat Albemarle 8-0. The Comets beat GW 14-12 in front of the student body. Ronnie Moore and Bruce Chandler provided the offensive punch while Burt Bell and Lawrence Ferrell took up the defensive slack. The Baby Blue seemed to get bet- ter as the year progressed because they defeated Charlot- tesville 16-8 and Martinsville Spectacular grab. Lawrence Ferrell leaps high to intercept a pass against GW in the 14-12 win. 90 JV Football ‘Strong in heart 12-8 in the last two games. It was the first loss for Mar- tinsville in three years. Coach Angelo commented, “It was a productive season. The team worked hard and everyone gained some playing experience.’ James Brown said, | enjoyed the season but it was odd that we could defeat teams with 60 players, but we couldn’t beat a team with 20 players.” Lawrence Ferrel com- mented, ‘It was hard work, but it paid off. I'm looking forward to varsity next year.” At the fall awards banquet, Ronnie Moore received the MVP Award; Jimmy Popek, most valuable lineman and Lawrence Ferrell was named best back. Fingertip away. End Terry Coles barely misses a pass from Ronnie Moore in the 0-0 tie against Glass. Heneive off. As the line opens holes in the G line, QB Ronnie Moore (10) hands off to Tommy Spencer (25). High and low. Two Jayvee defensive players stop a GW back in the 14-12 victory in front of the Comet student body. Soaring high. Backs Ronnie Moore (10) and Lawrence Ferrell tip a ball intended for a Glass receiver. JV Squad. (Front row) Dwayne Edwards, Quentin West, Thomas Majors, James Popek, Bryant Suggs, Mike Hutcherson, JV Football 1978 Terry Coles; (second row) Andre Record: 4-3-2 Bates, Leroy Childress, Waverly Pointer, Rosco Coles, Mike Nich- ols, Eddie Clark; (third row) HCHS 7 OPE: Freddie Roberson Avery alt Steve Daniel, manager, Stanley peoo County o Ee Mitchell, Timmy Saunders, Ronnie Heritage 12 ore. (back row) head coach iS An- elo, Darwin Terry, Tommy Reed, Albemarle 8 Reith Chambers hee assistant E.C. Glass 0 coach Don Reebals. GW 14 GW 6 Heritage 8 Charlottesville Martinsville 12 JV Football 91 ‘A fine season’ Team effort wins JV district crown Capturing a district crown and having a seven game win streak were the highlights of the happy JV season. The Baby Comets coached by Jim Barczak provided the crowds with much excitement with half of their games being decided by five points or less. The team finished the season with an im- pressive 13-5 record, good enough to beat out GW for the district title. The Baby Cagers, after los- ing the first two games, went on a streak, winning the next seven games before being up- ended by Charlottesville. Still feeling low from the Charlottesville game, the Baby Blues traveled to Danville and were defeated 45-38. The team then regained its composure to win six out of the last seven games including a five point win over GW which proved to be the difference in winning the district.. Commenting on the suc- cessful season, Coach Barczek said, “Our aspirations of win- ning the district championship were achieved through hard work and discipline.” Leading scorer Lawrence Ferrell said, “We knew we had the potential to win the district and everything just fell in place.” Barczak also added that the district championship was a team effort with the players contributing immense- ly, from the starting five to all the reserves. Some of the key players were Lawrence Ferrell, Alan Lawter, Charlie Walton and Alonzo Brandon. Tommy Spencer summed up the season best when he said, ‘It was a fine season.” Eyes set. Beating his man, Charlie and makes a basket against an Albemarle Patriot in the Blues 50-45 home win. Walton goes u JV basketball. (Front row). James Fitzgerald, Keith White, Alonzo Brandon, Tommy Spencer, Ben Granger, Allen Lawter, Manager Kevin Jones, (second row) Coach Jim . Barczak, Roderick McCargo, Bounce pass. Guard Allen Lawter, executes a pass against Albemarle in the 50-45 loss. 92 JV basketball Lawrence Ferrell, Tommy Crews, Chris Cheeks, Charlie Walton, Andre Bates, Manager Derrick Bailey. The winning of the district title over GW was the highlight of the season for the squad. It’s ours. Ben Granger and James Fitzgerald eventually slap the ball away from a Glass player in the thrilling 33-31 victory. Man to man. The Baby Blue used the man to man defense effectively against the Rockets. JV Basketball 1979 Record: 13-5 HCHS OPP. Bluestone 57 60 Person Co. 34 52 Salem 47 44 Wm. Fleming 44 36 Salem 39 34 Bluestone 44 37 Fleming 52 41 EC Glass By 31 Albemarle 50 45 Charlottesville 43 47 GW 25 38 Glass 46 30 Heritage 38 35 Albemarle 5D 28 Roxboro 58 72 Charlottesville 50 37 GW 38 33 Heritage 39 By a DN Slowing down. Alonzo Brandon gains Perfect form. Leading scorer control of the ball to wait for his — Lawrence Ferrell demonstrates the teammates to set up the offense. proper way to shoot a jumpshot. JV basketball 93 i The girls prove a point | aa 2 Tage Loose ball. Comet trio, Nancy Sydnor, Amanda Farmer and Susan Inge, go after the ball in the home game against Person County. “This way!” giving final instruc- tions, Coach Cheryl Ferguson sets up a play during a JV timeout. Varsity Girls’ Basketball 1979 Record: 4-12 HCSH OPP Person County 30 38 Northern Durham 38 58 Person County 30 43 | Northern Durham 42 48 Holy Cross 42 60 GW 44 50 E.C. Glass 25 47 Albemarle 30 46 Charlottesville 47 41 GW 26 25 E.C. Glass 30 34 Heritage 55 67 Albemarle 48 49 Charlottesville 49 47 GW 45 43 1 Heritage 27 57 SS SD Going up. Against a host of Person County defenders, Amanda Farmer shoots for a basket. She made it. 94 Girls’ basketball The overall record of four wins and 12 losses does not aptly describe the varsity girls’ basketball season. In district play the girls had close and exciting games. The district record was 4-6, which is good for a team that only had four members return. As with most events, there were good times and then there were bad times for head coach Miss Frances Mitchell. The girls played excellently as a team unit and Amanda Far- Surprise. Rita Medley, JV guard, steals the ball from her op- ponent and races for her goal. JV basketball. (Bottom row) Norma Crews, Katrina Richardson, Wanda Dismuke, Jackie Faulkner, Shelia Chappell, Mary Hamlett, Margaret Moorefield, (top row) mer and Jonice Medley won honorable mention on the All- Western District team. Unfortunately, Susan Inge, last year’s leading scorer, was hampered most of the season with a knee injury. The varsity girls participated in a Christmas tourney for the first time since the team originated. The girls and the coaches alike were pleased to perform in front of crowds as large as those that attend most boys’ games. Because some nights the schedule called for a varsity Donna Watkins, Renea Rogers, Tonnya Cooper, Kim Clark, Ann- ette Johnson, Debbie Tune and Miss Cheryle Ferguson. boys’ game and a varsity girls game played at home on the same night, the girls had their chance to prove to all that they could play the same kind of ex- citing basketball that the boys could. The junior varsity girls, coached by Miss Cheryle Ferguson, compiled a 3-7 overall and a 3-5 district record. The team was led by Norma Crews who had a 9.5 game point average. Renea Rogers was second with a 4.9 average and Katrina Richardson was third with 4.8. JV Girls’ Basketball 1979 Record: 3-7 HCSH OPP Henderson Vance 19 36 Henderson Vance 22 25 E.C. Glass 24 72| Albemarle 33 30 Charlottesville 21 24 E.C. Glass 24 51 Heritage 31 29 Albemarle 20 26 Charlottesville 21 28 Heritage 26 40 Varsity basketball. (Bottom row) Karen Wilkins, Donna Coleman, Pearila Chappell, Lisa Kipps, Jancie Allen, Barbara Martin, (top row) Patricia Hubbard, Nancy Sydnor, Stephanie Carey, Beth Inge, Janice Medley, Amanda Farmer, Susan Inge and Coach Frances Mitchell. Girls’ basketball 95 In volleyball, softball Four win district honors Girls sports are beginning to gain respect. Two of these con- stantly improving teams are volleyball and softball. Despite having to work with a team comprised entirely of rookies except for three return- ing players who were never starters last year, volleyball coach Anne Cochran was pleased with the team’s 3-9 season. But | wish we had had more matches,’ Coach Cochran added. As a team, Coach Cochran said that the group was better offensively than her teams in other years. The team had good spikes and sets, but serves were their downfall. The returning players were Angela Dance, Francis Harris and Denise Stanfield. Dance became a starter and Harris was voted the most improved player. Another honored player was Susan Inge who made first team All-Western District. The girls’ softball team ended its season with an en- couraging 5-3 conference record to secure a second place finish in the Western District. Coach Cheryl Ferguson was a bit disappointed that her team didn't finish first. “The team got off on a bad start but we had a tremendous chance to win the championship this year.” Some of the outstanding players were Judy Ray, Nancy Sydnor and Wanda Dismuke who were chosen for the first team All-Western District. Norma Crews was the team’s most valuable player. Timeout yell. The volleyball team whoops it up as they get ready to return to the court and action. Safe. Patricia Hubbard slides and scores against Heritage in a home game the Comets won, 8-7. 96 Volleyball, softball Slide home. Beating the throw to home plate, Sharon Martin avoids the tag from the Heritage catcher. Softball team. (Bottom row) Judy Ray, bard, Kimberly Throckmorton, Steph- Ruth Mitchell, Wanda Dismuke, anie Hubbard, Terry Fallen, Char- Vernell Penick, Cherrie Bostick, lotte Fisher, Sharon Martin, Vida Dawn Yates, Norma Crews, Wanda _ Logan, Kimberly Allen and Georgia Loftis (top row) Miss Cheryl Fer- Hankins. guson, Nancy Sydnor, Patricia Hub- Volleyball 1978 Record: 3-9 HCHS Person County Person County E.C. Glass Albemarle Heritage GW Charlottesville Albemarle E.C. Glass Heritage GW Charlottesville Softball 1979 Record: 5-9 HCHS OPP Oe nAuAt Gast? 7 i Vance 6 B-. oo 0 0 0 1 2 3 3 1 0 0 0 3 Bluestone 4 ao Bluestone Person County E.C. Glass Vance — Heritage E.C. Glass Charlottesville — Albemarle Albemarle Person County Heritage ON DOWWWwWwW HW HO ND — Charlottesville | = ee eee eS Cochran coaches. In an afternoon ractice, Coach Ann Cochran tells er team how to position them- selves. Volleyball, softball 97 98 Wrestling gets the best of his GW opponent. Wrestlers produce Three district champions Although there were disap- pointing moments for the grapplers, the season was an overall success. Through work, dedication and fine coaching, the wrestling team prepared it- self mentally and physically for the long road to the district tournament. Along the way, the young matmen piled up a winning record; furthermore, a couple of the losses’ were heartbreakers which could have gone their way. The team’s constant drilling, con- ditioning and sheer determina- tion culminated in a respec- table showing at the district Harris scores. Using a single leg take down, Harris Saunders Undefeated. Chancie Crowder snarls at his GW opponent as he counters a roll enroute to his eleventh straight victory. tourney. With a relatively young team, Halifax placed third in competition and produced a new school record of three dis- trict champs. The first place finishers were Chancie Crow- der at 126 pounds, Horace Owen at 132 pounds and Charlie Hightower in the heavyweight division. The team's inexperience caught up with them in the regional tournament where the competition was tough. The team qualified only one wrestler for the state tourney. Co-captain Charlie Hightower turned in a fine performance by placing third in the region and sixth in the state. His sixt place finish made him only th second wrestler in the school history to win a medal at th state level. The end-of-the-season tou nament, however, was not to” joyful. The team's captair_ Chancie Crowder, was wrest. ing well and had a 17-0 recor going into the semi-finals ¢ the regional event. During th’ match, Chancie suffered a pa tially dislocated clavicle whic brought a _ disappointin: ending to his high school wre:) tling career. . Meg, . e Highttver flips is Person County opponent on the . way t6°a pin. Wrestling team. (Bottom row) Chancie Crowder, Harris Saunders, Tracy Spraggins, Johnny Wilson, Gordon Daniels, Johnny Williams, Michael Perry, Horace Owen, (sec- ond row) Dwight Lovelace, Eric atte: Brandon, Wilbert Whitlock, Ken- neth Dixon, Ronnie Goods (top row) Charlie Hightower, Ricky Short, John Pointer, Jake Royal, Hamid Mazuji, Walter Allen and Coach Randolph Perry. A pin. A double bar arm is what Johnny Wilson uses to defeat the Glass wrestler at a Comet home match. Glass foe. Countering with a cross face, Horace Owen wrestles his opponent to his knees. Horace won his match. Good try. Against GW, Gordon Daniels tries for a takedown using a double leg hold. Wrestling 99 ‘Unknown’ squads shatter reputations == . Golf and gymnastics, two of HCSH the lesser known_ individual Person County 325 Comet sports, gained much Chapel Hill 325 recognition this time around. Brookville 359 The golf team won the GW 311 Western District title and made Albemarle 311 a good showing at the , ae E.C. Glass 317 Northwest Regionals. The ’ Person County 317 gymnastics team did not win a id GW 321 match, but the squad earned | Charlottesville 308 respect and interest. . : Heritage 322 The golf team failed to aE District Ist place make the state tournament by : Regionals 3rd place only one stroke. “This was a frustrating end to an excellent a season,’ Coach Wayne Lloyd 2 ; : Gymnastics 1979 said. “We were the only Comet Sf a Record: 0-7 team to win a district title this e 2 year,” he added. - HCSH The team was led by the : Brookville 46.75 consistent efforts of Ronnie on Martinsville 56.85 Moore, Stanley Black and Joey Jefferson Forest 32.00 Piechota. A berth in the : Sanderson 47.90 regionals and a 5-1 district Franklin County 46.75 record highlighted the year. : E.C. Glass 121.55 The gymnastics team went , Albemarle 106.95 through its year winless a 4 probably because of the lack of experience on the squad which % — f =Winning form. Sylvia McLaughlin was dominated by = poses on the balance beam during 5 pee a match. Sylvia won honors at the sophomores. Sylvia oe oe district tournament. McLaughlin led the team as enue dis ; she placed fourth in the District ee Bene R Upside down. Missy Slate does a All-Around See _. headstand on the balance beam. We didn’t win but we did This is one of the three required learn something from each of Poses for the beam. our competitions,” Mrs. Martha Avery, the coach, said. Sate ace Airborne. Running to gain momentum Number one. Playing the top position Elizabeth Thomasson prepares to go for most matches Ronnie Moore into the final trick of her floor makes his putt against Person routine. County. 100 Golf, gymnastics Award winners. Coach Wayne Lloyd Garrett, Stanley Black, Tom honored his top men at the spring Spencer and Ronnie Moore. Each re- sports banquet. They are Glenn ceived a gold golfer. .. Wh Gymnastics team. (Front row) Judy row) Coach Martha Avery, Angela y Glass, Kim Blackstock, Kim Evans, Dance, Elizabeth Thomasson, Linda Missy Slate, Kelly Murdock. (Back DeCarmen and Sylvia McLaughlin. Practice run. Elizabeth Thomasson goes into a front support La on the uneven parallel ars during practice. | District champs. The Comet golfers Stanley Black, Glenn Garrett, Tom display their trophy. Team mem- Spencer and Joey Piechota pose bers Ronnie Moore, Mike Gregory, with Coach Wayne Lloyd. Golf, gymnastics 101 In track Top performers highlight The boys track season ended like the 1978 season, both with a 2-5 record and with only one person going to the state. Although the team record was not outstanding, the individual performances were well worth mentioning. Milton Carden, the only man to go to state and the most out- standing hurdler, compiled a winning season as he won all his important meets running the hurdles. Charlie Hightower, school strongman, was the only per- son to set new school records. Out numbered. Surrounded by Albemarle runners, Comet Mary Stevens lines up for the mile run. She didn’t win but she didn’t give up. State bound. The only Comet to go to the state tournament, Milton Carden sails over the hurdles on his way to victory in the GW meet. season Charlie broke the dicus record by 14 feet with a throw of 15 feet, 9 inches. He also broke the shotput record by 15 in- ches with a heave of 51 feet, 6 inches. Coolidge Hamlett, the never say die runner, was consis- tently in the top three every race. His season ended dis- mally after he ran for a week on a fractured leg. (Continued on page 104) Top runner. Steve Bandy went undeteated in the half mile and was the team’s highest scorer. ay Neen i al Sata tg Team work. After receiving the baton from Herbert Ferrell, Elmer Banks races the third leg in the mile relay against Person County. Big heave. Annie Stovall stretches to get the best distance possible on the shotput in the home meet against GW. Boys Track 1979 Record: 2-5 HCHS OPP Bluestone 95 43 Person County 59 68 ® Charlottesville 69 2 65 2 Albemarle 33 94 E.C. Glass 54 82 Heritage 582 77V2 GW 54 82 ee re abs See ah eh sie Pe soe Track team. (Bottom row) Michael Robinson, Ben Hogue, Sonny Tucker, Terry Coles, Charles Poteat Will Adams, Nathaniel Evans, Ricky Trent, Alex Tucker, Milton Carden, Allen Yates, McDonald Ferrell, (second row) Perry Darden, Tom Mc- Laughlin, Steve Bandy, Michael Eas- ley, Steve Daniels, Ledon Bradley, Gary Waller, Coolidge Hamlett, (third row) Calvin Barksdale, Edgar Farmer, Jonathan Richardson, Her- bert Ferrell, Elmer Banks, Larry Bates, Mike Norton, Ed Ballou, Thomas Cheatham (top row) Coach Michael Angelo, Ed Davenport, Chancie Crowder, Marvin Burch, Charlie High- tower, Freddie Robertson, Jesse Wimbish, Tino Jones, Coach William Sparks. Track 103 Performers highlight track season continued Steve Bandy, the most out- standing runner, and highest point scorer, for the second straight year, went undefeated in the half mile and lost only once in the mile run. He had a chance at records in both events but was hampered all season by bad knees and ten- donitis in his foot. Overall the season was not spectacular in itself, but the school has always turned out fine individual performers. Unfortunately, the girls won only one meet, at home against GW, but Angela Dance did advance to the state meet and competed in the hurdles. Record breaker. With this throw, Charlie Hightower sets a new school record for the shot put. Wind up. At a home meet, Mark James Prepares to throw the discus as Coach Michael Angelo and some teammates encourage him. 104 Track Hurdles. Angela Dance exhibits the form that put her into the state competition in low hurdles. Happy runners. Steve Bandy, MVP, and Coolidge Hamlett, most im- proved and Se anaing runner, also won these awards last year. Girls track. (Bottom row) Virginia Stovall, (third row) Coach Frances Hightower, Angela Dance, Pattie Mitchell, Susan Inge, Louise Skerl, Mary Stevens, Lisa Farmer, Crowder, Anne Stovall, Janice Mary Hamlett, Barbara Woody, (sec- Edmunds, Margaret Vaughan, Betty ond row) Angela Burns, Annette Tucker, Cheryl Bostick, Coach Ingram, Valarie Bates, Holly Martha Avery. Barden, Sylvia McLaughlin, Vanessa Track 105 A picture is worth a thou- sand words, and Robin Hailey (right) gives a clear view of the tennis season. The boys and girls battled to losing seasons, 2-12 and 1-11, respectively. The boys started off their season with their first win in three years, beating Person County 6:3. They followed this with a tough 5-4 loss to Franklin County. Later in the season they again topped Per- son County, 9-0. Bright spots for the Comets were senior Ricky Franklin and juniors Lu- cien Roberts and Mike Hudson, all of whom did well in district play. Led by these three players, the Comets careened through their tough schedule, just los- ing to the Western District powers. Coach Pedro Zamora said, “We did a good job con- sidering our lack of facilities. We were a young team. Very young ... very young.” The girls team was ham- Backhand return. Jeff Farrar bends low to return the ball in a home match against Person County. The Comets won, 6-3. Ricky rifles. Number one man Ricky Franklin hits a forehand winner against Heritage at home in the year’s last match. 106 Tennis A picture pered because all of the 12 members had only one tennis court to play and practice on. Nancy Smith said, “This was a very rough deal. We had to play all our games away.” Led by Donna Crews, Sharon Mar- tin and Dawn Yates, the girls played well in the season highlighted by a win over Heritage, 5-4. Coach Marks conditioned the girls through many intense drills, torturous practices and daily, vigorous workouts. Lost due to graduation will be starters Ricky Franklin and Robin Hailey by the boys, and Nancy Smith and Judy Glass by the girls. Frustration. When everything goes wrong in Glass, Robin Hailey plops on the court and thinks about next time. his match against E.C. Boys Tennis 1979 : Record: 2-12 HCSH OPP. Person County 6 3 Franklin County 4 5 | E.C. Glass 0 9 | GW 0 9 Franklin County 4 5 Person County 6 3 Charlottesville 2 7 Albemarle 0 9 Heritage 2 7 % E.C. Glass 0 9 Charlottesville 3 6 Albemarle 2 7 | GW 0 9 | Heritage 3 6 Girls Tennis 1978 Record: 1-11 HCSH OP} Person County 3 6 Person County 3 6 } Albemarle 1 8) Heritage 2 7| Charlottesville 0 9 Albemarle 0 9 E.C. Glass 0 9 Heritage 5 4 GW 0 9 GW 2 7 Charlottesville 2 7 Roberts rallies. Lucien Roberts attacks the net in his victory against Charlottesville at home. The team lost, though. Practice shot. On the one available court, Nancy Smith practices. The courts were resurfaced during the girls season, causing all their matches to be played away. Boys’ tennis. (Kneeling) Gre Richard Dunavant, Dennis Oxford, Weaver, Robin Hailey, Pau Vince Newton, Jeff Farrar, Mike Edmunds, Mike Hudson, Ricky Peer and Coach Pedro Zamora Hailey, Ricky Franklin (standing) Girls’ tennis. (Kneeling) Judy Martin, Pam Garber, Margaret Glass, Debra Cole, Kim Roark, Susan Vaughan, Tammy Allen, Rhonda Vaughan, Dawn Yates, Kim Evans Loftis and N ancy Smith. (standing) Donna Nelson, Sharon Tennis 107 Study break. The library is a fine place to read the paper, study and be with friends. Beverly Carrington and Michelle Chandler agree. 66 OER gt Ha te 2 OE SY School years may seem the same, but they aren’t. People make the difference. The 1875 people of this year were cer- tainly different from the 1910 of last year. The sophomores were new and the others were one year older. That makes enough of a difference for Marvin Burch to become a ‘wild and crazy guy,” for Penny Canada to take lessons in talking and for Mr. Lawson to become brave enough to try the latest: a perm. Everyone had a dis- tinct personality, helping to make the year different. So, you see, it was more than a goodbye year. : Everyone helped to make it different People divider 109 ‘We'll finally 110 Board of Control be Reprinted from the 1973 “Haliscope”: “With the target date for opening set for Sep- tember of 1976, the Halifax County School Board unveiled the drawing for the new Halifax County-South Boston Senior High School. “The estimated cost for the structure, which will be the most efficient, economical and prettiest school in=the Southeast, is $8,650,000,” Superientendent Udy C. Wood said. Reprinted from the 1974 “Haliscope”: “When the bids on the new High School are opened then we will decide what to do next based on the cost involved,’ Superintendent Udy C. Wood said. Reprinted from the 1975 — mes vee we - —_—_— i a f roe pA OES Om, “Haliscope”: ‘It was the end of a dream. And it came on a 6-1 vote. The County Board of Supervisors voted in March not to fund the construction of the $11.5 million new high school.” Reprinted from the 1977 “Haliscope”: “After the $5 million dollar grant from the Economic Development Ad- ministration, the School Board and the local governing bodies worked out all details to the satisfaction of most people concerned; and in April work began on the site adjacent to the present high school.” Superintendent Udy C. Wood for the 1979 “Haliscope”: ‘Well, we're finally going to get there.” Mr. Udy C. Wood School Superintendent Board of Control. (Seated) Mr. J.D. Suge, chairman; Dr. George ache F (standing) Mr. Garland Childrey; Mr. George Smith and Mr. W.W. Wilkins Building check. Mr. Udy Wood confers with architects in the hall of the new high school to see that everything is going well. Mr. Dale Yeatts Mr. Frank Chaffin Assistant Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Mr. Julian Harrison Director of Transportation Board of Control 111 112 Administration Special memo. Dictating irections to the faculty is one job of Mr. Larry Clark, vice-principal in charge of curriculum. Banquet time. One pleasant duty of vice-principals is attending school banquets. Mr. Harry Wilson and his wife enjoy themselves at the DECA banquet. For the principals the year was ‘fun, busy and excellent’ “It was an excellent year,” exclaimed Dr. L. M. Venable, principal. “It was also one of the busiest in recent years. Besides following the regular routine of the '78-79 year, we had to work on the structure of our first year in the new school and moving. We had to do a double job.” Dr. Venable also said the year was not much different from past years in that no two days were ever alike. Mr. Carl Furches, vice- principal in charge of dis- cipline, thought that it was a ‘fun year.’’ One of the highlights for him was being here at the first of September as he was unable to start on time last year. “Discipline was better this year,’ said Mr. Furches.” We used disciplinary action more extensively this year, and it worked well.” Mr. Furches sees © no danger of his job becoming obsolete. He said, “As long as there are this many kids in a school, there will be discipline problems. Kids won't get that good.” “Quite progressive” was Mr. Harry Wilson's view of the year. The vice-principal in charge of buses believes that many of the administration's goals were accomplished. “Academically this year was very gratifying,’ said Mr. Wilson. “We were gald to see the results of the competency tests and the fact that our schools placed in the categories of the supposedly better schools in our area.” Mr. Wilson said that behavior on the buses was much better than in past years. He said, “Students are learning to get along better with each other, and I’m hopeful that the trend will continue to curve: upward.” Mr. Ron Ramsey, vice: principal in charge of athletics, said that the year was busier for him.” Adding soccer in- volved making up a new schedule,” he said, “but it was a gratifying year. We got new tennis courts and had the foot ball field returfed.” An active Booster Club has contributed both time and money to the athletic program. “Of course there were disap- pointments with some sports teams,” he said. ‘They all have ups and downs. Our coaching staff remained stable the last couple of years which is a good feeling. There was a lot of communication between the 7 coaches and me. We were able to exchange ideas and solve 4} problems.” | | “Every year gets busier } because we're required to do more paperwork and superw- sion,” commented Mr. Larry Clark, vice-principal in charge of curriculum. It was also a frustrating year. “We had to work on the budget — for the new school plus early student registration and schedule planning,” said Mr. Clark. “The present school year was a year of anticipation. | look forward to having a better program which I hope will provide students with a better education,” Mr. Clark said. “Finally, it was a rewarding year,’ said Mr. Clark, “because | enjoy my job. | am always pleased to know another group of students, but I'm always sad to see the seniors leave us.” 5 Berenguer erento” Let me explain. Mr. Carl Furches tries to get to the bottom of a discipline problem. Mr. Furches often uses logic and reason to solve problems. Double duty. Sometimes a principal becomes a coach. In a pre-season basketball intrasquad game before the student body, Dr. Venable coached one squad. In the top photo all is going well, but in the bottom photo he rises to question an official just as all coaches do. as Charlie Hightower signs East Tennessee, Mr. Ramsey’s All smiles. Vice-principal in charge of athletics, Mr. Ron Ramsey beams to play football at Alma Mater. Administration 113 aes 114 Faculty Ad-Bo alk, talk, Teachers will talk on almost any subject from snow dance to library books to cars talk to discover my Santa Claus Teachers are willing to talk about almost any topic, school related or not. This is how some of them were quoted during the year. Miss Vickie Riley: “| started running but | decided not to push it. It was several months before | could run a lap. | run very slowly.” Mr. Wilton Ragland: ‘Trying to get students involved in the SCA has been a major problem.” Miss Mary Brooks: “Although our contestants on Klassroom Kwiz were unsuccessful in their challenge, they represented the school well.” Mrs. Thelma Family Living Miss Donna Adams: Home Ec. III, Cfowder: ‘Students are return- ing books to the library much slower this year.” Mr. Bill Moore: “The VICA Club has started the year at a very active pace. We hope to continue at this rate.” Mr. Leon Palmer: ‘‘If | have to keep on making repairs on my Thunderbird, I'm going to have to trade it in.” Coach John Crittenden: “| believe college is good for some students, but it’s not for everyone.’ Mrs. Kathy Overstreet: ‘Let's all do a snow dance.” Mr. Richard Fitz: “The yearbook will come out Mrs. Freeda Akers: Business Depart- ment Chairman, Shorthand |, Il Mr. James Albright: |CT 11, 12, VICA Adviser Mrs. Wanda Albright: Practical English 11, Developmental English 11 Mr. George Anderson: Agriculture De- partment Chairman, Ag III, V. FFA Adviser Mr. Michael Angelo:: U.S. History 11, JV Football Coach, Track Coach Mrs. Martha Avery: P.E. 11-12, Gym- nastics, Girls’ Track Coach Mrs. Corlys Ballou: Developmental English 10, Practical English 10 Mr. James Barczak: P.E. 10, Soccer, JV. Basketball Coach Mrs. Rita Best: Special Education Mr. Andrew Bohannon: A-V Director Mr. Archie Bohannon: DE |, Il, DECA Adviser in the barn on time.” Mr. Charlie Cage: ‘“My most memorable Christmas was when I! was seven and found out that Santa Claus was really my mother. She hid my presents in the barn, which were a cap pistol — and caps. | shot all the caps before Christmas.” Mr. Terry Holt: “The Board of Super visors should restore the entire cut they made in the school budget.” Mrs. Rae Lantor: “We try to help students by telling them where to find jobs, where to look and how to dress for the interview.” lelping hands. Mrs. Frances Hellmuth helps seorge Barksdale and Ray Scott use the card atalogue during National Library Week. | NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK | APRIL 1-7 Mrs. Elizabeth Brade: Typing |, General Business Mrs. Elodia Brade: Guidance Counselor Miss Mary Brooks: Algebra |, Refresh-_ er Math, National Honor Society Adviser : Mr. Larry Brown: Developmental Math 10, Refresher Math 12 Mr. James Burton: Drafting |, Il Mr. Frank Burwell: Art | Everybody here? Mr. Michael Angelo calls the roll to make sure that no U.S. history students are missing. ' Popular substitute. For 50 years Mr. Horace Peeling has been an educator in the capacity of teacher, administrator and, after retirement, as a substitute teacher. Faculty Br-Bu 115 Mrs. Bessie Cage: Practical English 10 Developmental English 10 Mr. Charlie Cage: Developmental English 10 Mr. Ben Clardy: Government 12, U.S. History 11, Junior Class Adviser Mrs. Ellen Clardy: Algebra |, General Math 10 Mrs. Anne Cochran: P.E. 10, 11-12 Volleyball Coach Mrs. Ashby Cothran: Mixed Chorus Camerata Mrs. Helen Coleman: General Business, Typing | Mrs. Ann Conner: English Department Chairman, AP English 12, CP English 12 Mrs. Nancy Conner: Business Math 11, PSC Geometry Mr. John Crittenden: P.E. 11-12, Varsity Basketball Coach, Assistant Football Coach Mrs. Thelma Crowder: Librarian, Hi-Y, Tri-Hi-Y Adviser Mrs. Willie Daniel: General Business, Clerical Office Practice Mrs. Tammy Daniels; U.S. History 11 Mr. Patrick Davis: Government 12 Mr. Elvin Dyer: P.E. 10, Assistant Basketball Coach Miss Diane Eberly: Science for Life, General Biology Mrs. Sonya Falls: Developmental English 11, Practical English 11 Miss Cheryl Ferguson: Art II, Girls’ JV Basketball, Softball Coach 116 Faculty Ca-Fe First day. Miss Adell Stokes fills out another receipt as Denise Thomason patiently waits. At school Handicapped is theme of conference Counseling the handicapped was the theme of the spring workshop at VPI attended by guidance counselor Mr. Earl McDaniel. This conference basically focused on how to help the han- dicapped people to help them- selves and how to deal with them in a scholastic atmosphere. Mr. McDaniel said that the biggest thing he learned from this workship was that you have to deal with and treat handicapped people just like everyone else. You shouldn't “baby them or pity them; they will never adjust or learn to be independent that way.’ In order to relate this point, he recalled a lady at the con- ference who had a slightly defor- med hand. He said, “People just might not know how to react to someone like that. They might be unsure of how to greet her. You’d just go up and introduce yourself or shake her hand, just like you would with anyone else. The biggest problems for most han- dicapped people, after they have accepted themselves, is getting ‘normal’ people to accept them,” he said. As is now required by law, the new high school will be com- pletely adapted for handicapped students. Mr. McDaniel believes that it would also be beneficial to educate the students on how to deal with their handicapped peers. “Overcoming personal fears and misconceptions that of- ten result in unintentional jokes and cruelties is the first step,” he added. Job counseling. Mr. Ear! McDaniel counsels Virginia Newton on summer job opportunities. Mrs. Ruth Fisher: Study Hall Supervisor Mr. Richard Fitz: Journalism |, II, Yearbook, Newspaper Adviser Mrs. Mary Fletcher: Recordkeeping, General Business Miss Margie Ford: CP English 12, Practical English 12 Mr. Michael Foxworth: Intermediate Band, Advanced Band Mr. Woodson Glasscock: Industrial Arts Shop Faculty Fi-Gl 117 Teachers enjoy work with youth “Why do teachers teach?” This question is a thought- provoker that is seldom asked for many people who have en- tered the teaching profession, have not really considered why they selected the career of teaching. Often teachers stop to reflect a moment on their deci- sion to become a teacher. Af- ter several moments of deliberation, most teachers seem to agree that their deci- sion to teach involved a need to work with youth, and also a need to continue their own education. Coach Frosty Owens, an eleventh grade U.S. history teacher, comments, “Because | enjoy it. | believe one of the most important things stu- dents need to learn is to have confidence in themselves.” Mrs. Carolyn Wagner, who is a college prep English teacher, knew she wanted to teach when she was only in the fifth grade. “My mother had to spank me for writing all over the walls of my bedroom because | was pretending the walls were my bulletin boards,” the junior English teacher said. Mr. Jim Albright, an ICT- VICA coordinator, explained, ‘I always wanted to be a professional student; teaching is as close as | can get.” Mrs. Wanda Albright, also an eleventh grade English teacher, said, “I like to think of myself as a tool through which students may learn. | enjoy ob- serving the sense of accom- plishment and the increased personal value students get when they learn.” 118 Faculty Gr-Le Mrs. Barbara Greene. Mrs. Glennis Greenwood: Mrs. Barbara Haugh: So- Mrs. Frances Hellmuth: Study Hall Supervisor Home Ec. Department Miss Mildred Henderson: Chairman, Food Algebra II, Business ‘Management Math 11 Mrs. Eunice Holt: World Mr. John Johnston: Math Geography, Majorette Department Chairman, Adviser Trig, Algebra III, 1, Mrs. Raynell Lantor: Analysis Guidance Department Chairman, Counselor Government enthusiast. Mr. Patrick Davis spends a summer school class leading a discussion on ways to amend the constitution. ciology, Economics, Government 12 Mr. Terry Holt: U.S. History 11, Major- ette Adviser Mr. David Lawson: U.S. History 11 Librarian Mrs. Janet Johnson: Study Hall Supervisor Mr. Dane Lewis: Drafting 1, Il y hy Proud Pollock. Mrs. Jill Pollock displays her T-shirt, hoping it will encourage the correct spelling of her name. Listen here. Varsity basketball coach John Crittenden advises his players during a time out as assistants Jim Barczak and Elvin Dyer listen in. HS re ell Mr. Wayne Lloyd: Drivers’ Ed, Golf Coach Mr. Lealand Luck: Agriculture I, II Mrs. Deborah McDaniel: Reading Improvement Mr. Earl McDaniel: Guidance Counselor Miss Cynthia Marks: P.E. 10, Girls’ Tennis Coach Mrs. Lauretta Martin: Guidance Counselor Mrs. Linder Martin: Practical English 10, Developmental English 11 Miss Frances Matchell: Physical Ed. Department Chairman, P.E. 10, Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach Mr. William Moore: ICT 11, 12, 12B VICA Adviser Mrs. Rose Murray: Guidance Counselor CS TE '= Pe a i ei 2 Sire ent ei Faculty Ll-Mu 119 120 Faculty Ov-Sh Mrs, Catherine Overstreet: CP Biology, General Biology. Miss Judy Owen: Latin |, II, Ill Latin Club Adviser Mr. Robert Owens: U.S. History 11, Assistant Football, Baseball Coach Mr. George Paige: Industrial Arts De- partment Chairman, Woodworking, World of Construction Mr. Leon Palmer: Typing || Mr. Wayne Palmer: Agriculture IV, Hl, Farm Equipment Operation Mr. Fred Palmore: Drivers’ Ed, Base- ball Coach, Assistant Football Coach Mr. Randolph Perry: Special Education Department Chairman, Math 10, Job Training Skills, Wrestling Coach Mrs. Sarah Pleasants: Study Hall Supervisor Mrs, Gayle Pollard: Typing | Mrs. Jill Pollock: Algebra II, Devel- opmental Math 10 Mr. Tyrone Powell: Drivers’ Ed Miss Shiann Price: CP English 10, National Honor Society Adviser Mr. Wilton Ragland: SCA Adviser Mrs. Rebecca Ramsey: Practical English 11, Drama, Play Director, Forensics Coach Mr. Donnie Reebals: P.E. 10, 11-12, Assistant JV Football Coach, Track Assistant Coach Mr. Sam Riddle: DE 1, Il, Il Miss Victoria Riley: Guidance Counselor Mrs. Judy Sams: Family Living Mrs. Candy Shelton: Special Education Cheerleading Adviser One more time. Miss Mildred Henderson fills out first day forms for the twenty-sixth time. She was on the original faculty. nd of an era Three from original faculty see integration in 1970 as biggest change in school Many things have changed in twenty-six years. Coming and going of students, policies passing and changing, faculty coming and transferring are all part of the steady flow. However, there are three faces that have been here since the first bell rang out in September of 1953. The three members of the original faculty are Mr. Richard Fitz, Miss Mildred Hen- derson, and Mrs. Glennis Greenwood. On being asked why they stayed so long, they all answered, ‘My home is here!” Mr. Fitz, head of the Jour- nalism Department added, “The publications here are nationally known, and | am just delighted that | could have a part.”’ Why they continue teaching is another reason completely. Miss Henderson, Algebra II teacher, commen- ted, “One advantage of staying in one school system is that you get to know the students, parents and home-life of those you teach.” The three members of the faculty agree that the biggest change the school has seen was in 1970, the year of in- tegration. Mr. Fitz commented, “The integration worked so well; it was in the middle of the year, too.” Miss Henderson ad- ded, “Other schools had riots and troubles, but here it was so smooth.” All three look forward to be- ing in the new school. “But frankly, | hope we won't be as crowded,’ laughed Mrs. Greenwood. Miss Henderson added, “I hope students will show more pride in their school building.” Mr. Fitz com- mented, “When | think back over the years, there is a feeling of nostalgia. We may be crowded here, but there’s a sense of comfort. This building is in a very remarkable state, considering that it was not built to accommodate the number of students here. The junior high will inherit one of the loveliest landscapes | have ever seen.” Then Mr. Fitz sum- merized all three of the teachers’ feelings when he said, “It is the end of an era.” Original faculty. Mr. Richard Fitz, Miss Mildred Henderson and Mrs. Glennis Greenwood have been here since the first bell rang out in oe Any questions? Mr. dl Burwell a discusses the influence of Greek === art in history with his stude: ts. September, 1953. They agree that the 1970 integration was the biggest change in the school’s twenty-six year history. Faculty 121 cane REE hairmen need patience to bear extra responsibility It takes patience and dedica- tion to be a department chair- man. Fourteen teachers bear the title that means much extra work, longer -hours and more responsibility. You can find department chairman handling duties that range from decorating the dis- play case to conducting department meetings with the junior high. One time consuming job of the department chairman is the observing of fellow teachers. Miss Julia Tuck, the social studies chairman, said, “Each chairman is required to observe the teachers in the department for knowledge of subject, rapport with students, clarity of assignments and classroom management.” Af- terwards a written evaluation for each teacher is given to Mr. Clark. Chairmen often meet with Mr. Clark to discuss objec- tives. Mrs. Ann Connor, the English Department chairman, commented that a department chairman serves as “a liason between administrators and teachers.” This year chairmen spent much of their time in textbook meetings. Although respon- sibility for the selection of books belongs to the entire department, most of the work falls to the chairman. Another job of department chairmen is the selection of reference materials and audio- visual aids. Mr. John Johnston, the math chairman, commented, “It's so hard to say exactly all a department chairman does because we do so much.” 122 Faculty Si-Wag Mr. William Simmons: Horticulture III Mr. William Sparks: Government 12, Cross Country, Assistant Track Coach, Junior Class Adviser Mrs. Dorathye Spence: Practical English 12, ““Galaxy’”’ Adviser Miss Adell Stokes: Develop- mental English 11, Practica English 10. Miss Julia Tuck: Social Studies De- partment Chairman, World History, Government 12. us John Tucker: Stage Band, Advanced and. Miss Pauline Vrbanic: French |, II, Spanish I. Miss Carolyn Wagner: CP English 11. Careful planning. Mrs. Ann Conner spends her planning period in the library making out the next day's _ lesson plans. War talk. Mrs. Eunice Holt lec- tures students on the events leading up to the Civil War. Hall duty. Miss Frances Mitchell, girls’ Physical Ed. Department chairman, keeps a watchful eye on the main hall. sommes Miss Evella Watkins: Science De- partment Chairman, General Biology, Science for Life. Mrs. Mary White: Bookkeeping, Re- cordkeeping. Mrs. Ann Whitehurst: Home Ec. II, Clothing Management, Mrs. Virginia Whitlock: Develop- mental English 12, Practical English 12, ‘‘Galaxy” Adviser. Mrs. Norma Whitted: Typing I, Shorthand I. Mrs. Cynthia Wilkerson: General Biology, Science for Life. Mrs. Edna Wilkerson: Librarian. Mrs. Kathryn Wilson: Develop- mental Math 10, Plane Geometry. Mrs. Mildred Yancy: Clothing Occupations I, Il. Miss Maria Zamora: Art Depart- ment Chairman, Art Ill, IV. Mr. Pedro Zamora: Foreign Lan- guage Department Chairman, panish I, Ill, IV, Boys’ Ten- nis Coach. Mr. Lee Zook: Physics, Consumer Chem- istry, Chemistry, Computer Club. Faculty Wat-Zo 123 Service staffs helpful On assembly days students swamp secretaries with checkout requests Secretarial, custodial and cafeteria staffs help keep the school running smoothly. Secretaries did typing and dictation for the principals when they were not writing various types of admission slips for students. “And don’t forget the checkout slips,” Mrs. Gayle Walker said. “Whenever there was an afternoon assembly, we were swamped with students who wanted to check out.” The custodial staff was made up of two cooperative parts. Reporting to their work at 8 a.m., the day staff mowed grass, trimmed shrubbery and swept the halls after each class change. The night staff readied the building for the next day. Mrs. Nora Clark and the cafeteria staff prepared nutritious meals. Despite their complaints, students lined the cafeteria and lobby waiting for their lunch, especially on the days spaghetti or hamburgers were served. Custodians. Mrs. Beatrice Jones, Mrs. Jannie Williams, Mrs. Bazel Edmonds and Mr. Paul Bruce. 124 Service staffs Outdoor job. Mowing gy on the football field is just one of Mr. LutheT Edmond’s duties. Money lady. Mrs. Jean Francisco is the bookkeeper. All money collected is turned in to her. Custodians. Mr. Tom Childrey, Mr. Walter Edmonds and Mr. Briggs Garland. Custodians. Mr. Herman Walton, Mr. Marvin Jones, Mrs. Nonnie Clark and Mr. Luther Edmonds. Sei Mr. Don Wilson Mrs. Jean Hunter yp Mrs. Nora Clark and the cafeteria staff. z Administration Aide Library Aide «Nala Secretaries. Miss Bonnie u« Mrs.. Sarah Ellis, Mrs. G . Dawson, Mrs. Carol Ho Marilyn Overb Mrs. Virginia Carter and Miss Mary Breeden. — Service Staffs 125 Felicia Abbott Laura Abenes Cynthia Adkins Wade Alderson Walter Allen Jackson Anderson Jerry Anderson Kathy Anderson Kim Anderson Logan Anderson Steve Anderson Tim Anderson Tammy Ashenfelter Doreen Bailey Regina Ballou Steve Bandy i Elmer Banks i Robert Banks } Holly Barden | | | Barbara Barbour | Dale Barksdale David Barksdale Debra Barksdale Michael Barksdale 126 Seniors Av-Ba “Homeroom Officer; Star; Haliscope; SCA. Edward | Felicia Cassandra Abbott: Camerata; Latin Club; Drama Club; Homeroom Officer; Tri-M; Forensics; Plays; Merit Semi-Finalist. Laura Dorothy Abenes: Star Feature Editor; Star Reporter; Haliscope; Drama Club; Latin Club President; Medical Explor- ers; Tri-Hi-Y. Cynthia Lee Adkins: Spanish Club: Wade Alderson; Homeroom Rep.; National Merit Scholarship Commendation. Walter John Allen: Wrestling; VICA. Albert Jackson Anderson: SCA; NHS; Spanish Club; Homeroom Pres.; Soccer. John } Logan Anderson: NHS; Latin Club; Spanish Club. Katherine Frances Anderson: SCA; Homeroom Officer; FBLA; Latin Club; Medical Explorers. Kimberly Anderson: Art CLub; Drama Club. Timothy Lee Anderson: FFA. Doreen Michelle Bai- ley: SCA; NHS. Stephen Lee Bandy: SCA; Sophomore Treasurer; Senior President; NHS Vice-President; Track; High School All-American (Track); Homeroom Officer; Hi-Y Sgt.-at-Arms. Elmer Rodger Banks: JV Basketball; Varsity Football; Varsity Track; Spanish Club. Holly Juanita Barden: SCA Pres- . ident; Track Co-Captain; Star; Haliscope; Band; NHS; Latin Club; Secretary Hi-Y Medical Explorers Secretary; Drama Club Vice-Pres.; Forensics; Broadcasters Club; Plays. Dale Druscilla Barks- dale: NHS. David Edward Barksdale: VICA; Art Club. Debra Jean Barksdale: Pep Club; NHS. Robert Edward Barksdale: FFA. Daniel Bruce Bates: Indoor Track. Sophia Denise Beard: SCA; Homeroom Rep; Art Club; HERO Secretary. Robert Howell Bernard: VICA; Drafting Club Photographer. Penny Lynn Betterton: DECA. Hope Myrtle Beverly: DECA. Frederick Stanley Black, Jr.: SCA Rep; Homeroom Pres.; Tennis; Golf; Latin Club; Medical Explorers. Melanie Lynne Blankenship: French Club; FBLA Vice- President. Edward O. Blount, Jr.: Haliscope; Star; NHS. Kelly Page Bomar: Golf; Band; Last seniors here After primary elections in this school was an honor,” all homeroom, poster campaigns _ the officers agreed. in the halls and nervous speeches in the gym, senior class officers were named. They were Steve Bandy, president; Tyree Greene, vice- president; Hazel Glass, secretary; Cheryl Bostick, treasurer and Robin Hailey, sergeant-at-arms. One of their traditional jobs, planning a senior trip, didn't | get too far because they were unable to organize the event because chaperones couldn't be found. The officers officiated at Class Day, reading the Class | Who's Who, the Class History | and the Last Will and Testa- | ment. Seniors filled out in } Pep Band; French Club; Hi-Y. Lisa Derrick Bowers: Galaxy Art Editor; Art Club; Drama Club; Carmerata; NHS; Mixed Chorus; Tri-M. Michael Anthony Bowman: JV Basketball; Varsity Basketball; JV Football; Art Club. Agnes Deloris Bradley: Basketball. homerooms a questionnaire to help the officers with these chores. “Being elected to lead this class of 456 in the last year of Robert Barksda: Lawrence Bass Daniel Bates Sophia Beard Robert Bernard Penny Betterton Hope Beverly Stan Black Melanie Blankenship Eddie Blount Kelly Bomar Vanessa Bomar Lisa Bowers Michael Bowman Agnes Bradley Seniors Ba-Br 127 Lendon Elbert Bradley: Track. Lisa Dare Bradley: Spanish. Club; Majorette. Douglas McCullough Brandon: Varsity Football; Art Club; VICA; AIASA Club Parliamentarian; Bus Driver. Debra Ann Brooks: DECA; FBLA; Mixed Chorus. Dirk Lamar Brown: Band; Pep Band; Camerata Vice-Pres. NHS; Hi-Y; Tri-Hi-Y; Drama Club; Tri-M Pres.; French Club Sec.; Boys’ State; All Regional Chorus; Plays; Forensics. Sarah Catherine Brown: SCA Rep.; Homeroom Officer; NHS. Stacey Elaine Brown: Camerata; French Club; Galaxy Editor; Drama Club. Fay Owen Bruce: JV Basketball Flag Corp. Belinda Ann Bumpass: HERO Vice-Pres.; FHA. Marvin Burch: Track. Brenda Faye Burkholder: Tennis; JV, Varsity Cheerleading; Art Club; French Club; Homecoming Queen. Pamela Kaye Burton: DECA. William Bryant Burton, Jr.: FFA. David Patrick Camden: DECA. Milton Carden: Track Captain; Art Club. Brenda Denise Cardwell: Junior Pres. Stephanie Marie Carey: SCA Rep; Basketball; Volleyball; Tennis ; Star Reporter; NHS Treasurer; Spanish Club. James Bailey Carr, Jr.: DECA. John Kinnley Carter NHS; Spanish Club; SCA Rep. Lydia Marie Chalkley: HERO Reporter. William Thomas Chambers: JV, Varsity Basketball and Football; Basketball Co- Captain. Michelle Louise Chandler: Track, JV, Varsity Cheerleader. Ledon Clark Chappell: DECA. Cathy Laverne Cheek: French Club; Star: Haliscope. Charles Edward Cheek, Jr: JV, Varsity Basketball; Band. Paedra Lynae Childress: JV Basketball; Library Assistant. Tammy Angela Church: VICA. Gregory Laine Clark: Art Club; Computer Club. Lois Dianne Clark: VICA. Mary Shirley Clauden: Track. Carolyn Elizabeth Clements: Family Living Club. Three career lady Betty Thomas Jones enjoys married life even though she also attends school and works. When asked if one should wait until they finish school to get married, Betty replied, “School is an added strain to marriage; but if both of you are sure you're in love and are will- ing to accept added respon- sibilities and of course plan ahead, it’s great.” Betty smiles and continues, “A. B. and | planned ahead. We both went to summer school last sum- mer so that we would only need one credit to graduate.” Betty frowned, “| think school 128 Seniors Br is absolutely boring, but everyone should graduate.” Betty has three careers: housewife, student and salesperson. Betty said, “It's a real strain, but | don’t regret getting married at all. Of course, it's a great deal of responsibility; therefore, one must give up some of their free time. Our greatest asset in marriage is Christianity. It helps us tremendously.” Betty laughed, ‘'l love married life. It gets better every day.” Her eyes sparkled as she said, “I only wish I had gotten married sooner.” Ledon Bradley Lisa Bradley Douglas Brandon Jean Brandon Debra Brooks Dirk Brown Sarah Brown Stacy Brown Fay Bruce Happy couple. One basis for a good marriage is Christianity as it is for Betty and A.B. Jones. They feel it’s a great help in early marriages. Belinda Bumpass Marvin Burch Brenda Burkholder Joan Burton Pam Burton William Burton James Byrd Michael Cabaniss David Camden Milton Carden Brenda Cardwell Stephanie Carey Jimmy Carr Delilah Carter John Carter Lydia Chalkley Bill Chambers Michelle Chandler Ledon Chappell Michael Chappell Cathy Cheek Charles Cheek Paedra Childress Anita Church Tammy Church Gregory Clark Lois Clark Mary Clauden Brenda Claughton Carolyn Clements - Seniors Bu-Cl 129 Kenny Cole Ronnie Cole Alice Coleman Bettie Coleman Gregory Coleman Janice Coleman Kathy Coleman Pamela Coleman Shirley Coleman Curtis Coles Dwayne Collie Deborah Conner Gary Conner Patty Cook Debbie Coon Kenneth Wayne Cole: NHS; Latin Club. Ronnie Belt Cole: JV Football; JV Basketball; French Club. Gregory Thomas Coleman: FFA Reporter; AIASA. Janice Frances Coleman: FBLA. Kathy Mae Coleman: Guidance Aide. Dwayne Edward Collie: Capt. JV, Varsity Football; Family Living Club; Spanis Club. Deborah Dorinda Conner: FBLA Treas. Patt Ann Cook: Bus Driver. Deborah Ann Coon: VICA Sec. Yvette Marie Crews: JV Basketball; French Club; FHA: Family Living Club. Chancie Barclift Crowder: Soph. Vice-Pres.; SCA Sgt.-at-Arms; SCA Vice-Pres. Cross Country; Wrestling Capt.; Wrestling MVP; Track; Stage Band; Pep Band; NHS Pres.; Latin Club; Medical Explorers Reporter; Hi-Y Vice- Pres.; MGA; Drama Club; Homeroom Officer; Jr. Marshal; Governor's School; National Merit Letter of Commendation; American Legion Orator- ical Winner. Fletcher Nevell Daniel, Jr.: FFA. Kenneth Greene Daniel: Wrestling: FFA Vice-Pres. Lisa Gale Daniel: VICA; Drama Club. James Marvel Darden: Galaxy; Mixed Chorus; Camerata; FFA; Spanish Club; Tri-M; All Regional Chorus; Forensic Club. Bonetta Doritha Davis: HERO. 130 Seniors Co Cute clown. Drama Club member Stac Brown passes out candy to childre on Main St. during the Homecoming Parade ouy He’s Paul Gravitt and he's considered by his peers to be the craziest guy that ever walked through the doors here. “lll always try to be humorous,’ Paul admits. “Humor is in my blood, but I’m not planning to make it a career.” Paul’s favorite comedian is Steve Martin. ‘“He’s a wild and crazy guy like myself,’ Paul adds. Paul's interests include going to rock concerts and to the beach. “ | like wild and free living,” he said. In response to his opinion of school, Paul says he loves it. “ go to school for the intense purpose of learning,” he said. Paul shares what he considers the funniest thing that he ever did in high school.” “One day in one of my English classes | had a book of |matches and caught my | literature book on fire. The Wild and crazy smoke began to escape into the classroom and the teacher said ‘I smell smoke.’ Well one of the students said ‘Oh they're burning trash today.’ Satisfied the teacher said ‘Oh.’” Paul adds under his breath, “For awhile | thought | might have to beat out the flames!” As for marriage, Paul says that it is “not in my life plans, but maybe one day many years from now.” If he does finally get married one day, he doesn’t plan to have any children. “One Paul Gravitt is all this world needs,” he con- firms. Paul admits that he’s been funny since “day one.” ‘I'm funny all day long; I'm even funny in my sleep,” he laughs. Paul says that he just enjoys making people happy. “When anyone laughs at the things | say and do, it just puts more gas on the fire,” he adds. Wild guy. That’s one of the ways Paul Gravitt describes himself as he wears strange gear to class. Patricia Cousar Ricky Cousins Joel Covington Joyce Crews Susan Crews Yevette Crews Bonnie Crowder Chancie Crowder Denise Daniel Fletcher Daniel Ken Daniel Lisa Daniel James Darden Bonetta Davis Donna Davis Seniors Co-Da 131 Sylvia Delaware Terry DeShazo Edna Davis Kim Davis Patricia Davis Jerry Dillard Mark Dillon Alma Dixon Donna Dixon Veria Dixon Sheila Duffy Helen Dunavant Bonnie Dunkley K. K. Dunn Madeline Easley Lawrence Edmonds William Edmondson Ann Tyler Edmunds Hallie Edmunds Jeffrey Edmunds John Edmunds 132 Seniors Di-Ed Edna Mae Davis: HERO. Kimberly Susan Davis: Hali- scope; Star; Art Club. Patricia Mae Davis: HERO. Terry Ricardo DeShazo: SCA Rep; Pep Band; Advan- ced Band; Wrestling; Homeroom Officer. Jerome Douglas Dillard: Sophomore Pres; SCA Rep; Junior Sgt.-at-arms; Varsity Basketball; Baseball. Mark Edwin Dillon: VICA Vice-President. Donna Tune Dixon: SCA Rep; Pep Band; Advanced Band; Camerat Secretary-Treasurer; French Club Vice-President; All-Regional Choir; Virginia All-State Choir; Na- tional Merit Commendation Award; DAR Good Citize ship Award; Tri-M; Governor's School. Veria Aman- da Dixon: Spanish Club; FHA. Shelia Dianne Duffey FBLA; FHA. Helen Skipwith Dunavant: Star; Hali- scope; Galaxy; Spanish Club. Bonnie Mae Dunkley: SCA Rep; Basketball; Flag Corp; HERO Photographer. Mary Katherine Dunn: SCA Rep; JV Cheerleader; Star Advertising Manager; Haliscope; Spanish Club; Homeroom President. Madeline Mae Easley. Ann Tyle; Edmunds: JV Basketball; Co-captain; Star; Hali- scope; Spanish Club; Guidance Aide. Lawerence Ed- munds, Jr.: Star; Haliscope; French Club; FBLA: Homeroom Officer. Hallie Mae Edmunds: Art Club; FHA. Venus Floresia Edmonds: Mixed Chorus. Melissa G. Elliott: Latin Club. Louis Montague Epps, Jr.: SCA Rep. Rosemary Eudy: Mixed Chorus; Spanish | : 4, Club. Mary Beth Evans: JV Varsity Cheerleader Star; Haliscope; Latin Club. Amand Yvonne Farmer Homeroom Rep; JV, Varsity Basketball Captain; Volleyball; Softball; All-Regional Band; Girls’ State; Tri-M Treasurer. Timothy Malma Farmer: DECA; FFA. Rhonda Dale Farmer: Star; Haliscope. Janice Mae Farrar: HERO: FHA. Jeffery Wayne Farrar: French Club; Tennis. Charla Nanette Faulkner: Band; Pep Band; Mixed Chorus Pianist; FHA; Spanish Club; Flag Corps. | Seniors still searching for a |career might have found the displays on Career Day to be of value in selecting a career. ‘Nearly every profession was represented at the exhibit at the fairgrounds, and there were many colorful displays and helpful personnel on hand to answer any questions. | Career information ranged ifrom forestry to state police to the armed forces. Local businesses informed students lof the career opportunities in | ‘their respective fields. Among those present were Ed’s ‘Honda, with a tantalizing dis- iplay of bikes and accessories, Career Day outing Among the most interesting exhibits was the “Energy Van,” courtesy of Vepco. The production of electricity was explained and various forms of energy such as coal, oil and nuclear energy were on display. McDonald's provided free orange drink and cookies, and hot dogs were on sale to help quell hunger pangs. All the students were bussed out to the fairgrounds to see the display. Sophomores went during first, juniors during second and seniors during third period. Therefore, all stu- dents got out of at least one pong tines: At the Career Day exhibits, seniors found some displays attracted a crowd. Everyone enjoyed the hour out of school. class. Student opinion varied on the value of the project. Most found something of interest, and all enjoyed a few hours out of the classroom. Leggett’s, the Photo and ‘Camera Shop and local in- ldustries. The real estate business, the field of insurance land the world of education |were represented. Venus Edmunds Glenda Elliot Melissa Elliot Monty Epps Rosemary Eudy Mary Beth Evans Queen Fallen Tammy Farley Amanda Farmer Rhonda Farmer Timmy Farmer Caroline Farrar Janice Farrar Jeff Farrar Nanette Faulkner Seniors Ed-Fa 133 Janice Fears Cheryl Ferguson Sheryl Ferguson Tom Ferguson Gwen Ferrell Herbert Ferrell Vernie Ferrell | Troy Finch Brenda Fletcher Amy Frakes Caryl Francis Rhonda Francis Clara Franklin Ricky Franklin Mike Fulcher Six seniors scored high in the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test administered in the fall of their junior year. BE Semi-finalist. Ranking in the top 10 percent of the nation, Felicia Abbott was honored in the national Achievement Scholarship program. 134 Seniors Fe-Fu High scoring six Felicia Abbott was named a semifinalist in the National Achievement Scholarship program. This program com- pared the scores of all black students who took the Merit Exam, and Felicia was ranked in the top five percent. Sarah Brown and John Carter were commended in the program. The National Merit Scholarship Program com- pared the scores of all students in the nation. In the top 10 per- cent of the nation, Donna Dixon, Edward Alderson and Chancie Crowder were com- mended. Students scoring in the top 10 percent of the nation are commended; students in the top five percent of the nation are semi-finalists and students in the top one percent are finalists. Sheryl Ferguss: VICA; FBLA; FHA. Lowell Thomas Ferguson, Jr.:; SCA President; Stage Band; Band Vice-President; Pep Band; NHS; Latin Club; Hi-Y; Drama Club; Homeroom Officer; President of Student Advisory Board; Society of Distinguished American High School Students; Tri-M; Plays. Vernie Diane Ferrell: Softbal!; NHS. Brenda Lee Fletcher: NHS. Amy Carole Frakes: DECA Club Reporter; Drama Club; SCA Representative. Caryl. Bené Francis: SCA; Drum Major; Pep Band; Latin Club; Drama Club; Plays. Rhonda Leigh Francis: Homeroom President; SCA Representative; Tennis; Varsity Basketball; Haliscope; Star; Spanish Club. Michael Glenn Fulcher: Varsity Baseball Captain; NHS; French Club. Angela Carrington Garland: SCA Representative; FHA; Bus Driver Club. Donna Kay Garner: VICA. Wandra Denise Garner: VICA; FHA. Kenneth Roosevelt Garrett: Art Club; Homeroom Officer. Paul Douglas Gentry Band; FFA; Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y Sgt.-at-Arms; AIASA-Secretary. Sharron Lynn Gentry: SCA Treasurer; Junior Class President; JV Basket- ball; Mixed Chorus; Latin Club; Homeroom Office Hazel Glass: Senior Class Secretary; SCA Representative. Judy Lee Glass: NHS; Varsity Gymnastics; Co-captain Varsity Girls Tennis; Angela Garland Donna Garner Wanda Garner Kenneth Garrett Paul Gentry Sharron Gentry Nathaniel Gillespie Hazel Glass Judy Glass Clarence Glasscock Renay Glasscock Steven Good Kerry Goode Cheryl Gravitt Donald Gravitt retary, Treasurer; Livestock and Forestry Juding Teams; Parliamentary Procedure Team; Public Speaking. Kerry Lindsay Goode: Band; Pep Band; Spanish Club; All Regional Band. Cheryl Lynn Gravitt: Haliscope; Star News Editor; NHS Reporter; Girls’ State; French Club. Paul Mechiel Gravitt: Star; Haliscope: Spanish Club; Homeroom Officer. Jacquetta Denease Green: Gymnastics; Flag Corps; JV Cheerleader; Track; 3and; Pep Band. Robert Tyree Greene, Jr.: Senior Vice-President; JV, Varsity Football; Varsity |Golf; Haliscope; Star; NHS Sgt.-at-Arms; Medical =xplorers; Homeroom Officer. Michael Dean Gregory: SCA Sgt.-at-Arms; Junior Treasurer; JV 3asketball, Varsity Football; Varsity Golf; Star; daliscope; NHS; Latin Club. Linda Jean Guill: -BLA. Nelson Lee Guill, Jr.: Industrial Arts Club Sgt.-at-arms. Cynthia Ann Guthrie: SCA eee mative, JV, Varsity Basketball; Star; daliscope; Spanish Club; Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y; Medical Explorers; Homeroom Officer; Driver’s -d. Aide. Randolph Keith Guthrie: Latin Club; star; Haliscope. Timothy Bernard Guthrie: JV, Varsity Football; FFA. Paul Gravitt Jacquetta Green Tyree Greene Mike Gregory Linda Guill Nelson Guill Cindy Guthrie Randy Guthrie Sport Guthrie Seniors Ga-Gu 135 Watch out, Evel Knievel. Amanda Farmer and Susan Inge check out a bike from Ed’s Honda during Career Day. $i eeabeaeess § wpe Richard Steven Hailey: Tennis; Art Club; Spanish Club. Robin Dale Hailey: Senior Class Sgt.-at-Arms; Varsity Tennis; Star, Haleedpe: French Club; SCA Rep. Cynthia L. Haire: Gymnastics; Track; Art Club; Spanish Club. Harold Wayne Hall: FFA. John Edward Hall, Ill: NHS; Latin Club. Coolidge Hamlett, Jr.: Sophomore Vice-President; SCA Rep.; Track; FBLA. Georgia Irene Hankins: Softball. Deborah Gayle Harris: Art Club; FHA; Spanish Club. Susan Rodella Harris: Sophomore Secretary; Junior Secretary; Homeroom Rep. Valarie Ann Harrison: Track; HERO; FHA. Peggy Faye Hatcher: Homeroom Officer; VICA Vice-President; VICA District Secretary. Ronnie Isiah Haymes: FFA. Frank Dale Henderson: FFA; Bus Driver; AIASA. Terry Gwynn Henderson: Mixed Chorus; VICA Secretary. Charlie Herbert Hightower: Homeroom Officer; Track; Football All-Western District, All-Regional, All-State; Spanish Club. Theresa Hill: HERO; FFA. Agnes Fisher Hines: NHS; FTA; Latin Club. Emily Honeycutt Hite: DECA; Latin Club. Wanda Gail Hite: DECA. Brenda Marie Hogue: Band; Spanish Club; Homeroom Officer. Alvin Gray Hodges: FFA Vice-President. Ee ee ESS SEE SSS ee ee Ricky Hailey Robin Hailey Cindy Haire Harold Hall John Hall Coolidge Hamlett Faye Hammock Georgia Hankins Martha Hargrove Annie Harris Deborah Harris Jacqueline Harris Susan Harris Valarie Harrison Peggy Hatcher 136 Seniors Ha Enjoys home. Unlike others, Eddie Bount would like to return to Halifax County to work after college as a civil engineer. Not one of them Too many seniors want to graduate and leave the area as soon as possible. Eddie Blount isn't one of them. Eddie said he would like to come back to Halifax County after college if he could find suitable employment. He en- joys living here and doesn't feel quite ready to leave home yet. He also says he doesn't really mind living out in Clover away from South Boston. ‘| do enjoy going out on weekends,” said Eddie, “but there isn’t too much to do around here.” Eddie is a “B” student, a National Honor Society mem- ber and a member of the staffs of the “Star” and ‘“Haliscope.” He said that trig was his har- dest class but that he was lear- ning material that would be useful in his future engineering career. Reflecting on his high school years, Eddie said it’s a little bit sad leaving, especially being a member of the last graduating class. “| am looking forward to college though,” Eddie said. When he’s not working or studying, Eddie enjoys hunting, fishing, swimming and other sports. He also is an auto racing fan and likes work- ing on small engines. Beside these activities, Ed- die also played Dixie Youth baseball in Scottsburg. As for the future, Eddie would eventually like to save enough money and buy a farm so as to have some diversion from his proposed regular job of being a civil engineer. For now, however, Eddie is a model high school student; in fact, he’s had perfect atten- dance his tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade years. Ronnie Haymes Ben Hazelwood Randy Heath Frank Hen derson Terry Henderson Charlie Hightower Roy Hill Theresa Hill Agnes Hines Emily Hite Wanda Hite Brenda Hogue Alvin Hodges Sharion Holbrook Kathy Holt Seniors Ha-Ho 137 Ruth Holt Gary Howard Frank Howerton Priscillia Hubbard Alison Hudson Cindy Hudson Christine Hughes Bruce Hunt Joyce Hunter Susan Inge Annette Ingram Karen Irby Paula Irby Calvin Jackson Fran Jackson Ree He's powerful and Charlie tower grips Laweeneee Blackwell’s hea pat spl He’s big (5'11'%2 tall; 205 tion but mostly linebacker. | pounds). Between his junior anc He’s strong (can lift 430 senior season's, he worked ir pounds, control weight; oe: the weight room. “I really tool free weight). football serious, trying t« He's powerful (bi-cepts, become the best player | coul 18% ; chest 48”). be. Coach Ramsey even tol He’s Charlie Hightower, foot- me! worked too hard,” Charlie ball and wrestling superstar. said with a smile. “But I'm just a plain, normal The work paid off. He wa: person,” Charlie insists. “Some game captain four times and it people are afraid of me _ addition to Western Distric because of my size and build. honors was named to th They shouldn't be. I'm no- second team, All-Northwes . monster. | like people.” Regional. His biggest thrill c Except those on the.oppos- the year though was beating E ing football team during a_ C. Glass. “We had just lost | game. Then he’s ferocious and heart breaker to GW the wee he was for five years. All- before, but we came back wit! Western District defensive the winning attitude to defee tackle in his senior year, Glass. It showed we couldn't b Charlie had never played _ put down.” organized football before he Charlie would like to pla entered the eighth grade. He college ball at a good scha took up the game with a and a career in professioné vengeance, playing every posi- ball would be nice, “but foo 138 Seniors Ho-Ja he’s big ball is not what | will always want in life. | will major in business or education. After all, you've got to be able to do something after you're 40.” An outdoors man who counts camping, fishing, hunting and swimming among | his hobbies, Charlie is also on the wrestling team, competing in the heavyweight class. Although successful at it, he competes only to stay in shape for football. “I won't continue wrestling in college because | will need the time to work on my studies. Grades are impor- tant to me.” So Charlie is big, powerful, strong and what most people would call a “nice guy.” He _ knows where he’s going in life and unless there is some un- foreseen event, he will surely get there in a hurry. Mr. Stylish. Fifties Day brought out Terry DeShazo in his father’s outfit but his own hat. Michael Jarmon Margie Jennings Wayne Johnson A. B. Jones, Jr. Betty Jones Gwendolyn Jones Matilda Jones Michael Jones Stevie Jones Valentino Jones Wendy Jones Stephanie Kenny Curtis King Sheila King Lisa Kipps Ruth Vernell Holt: HERO; FHA. Frank Edward Howerton: VICA. Priscilla Mae Hubbard: DECA; FHA. Alison Bridget Hudson: VICA President. Christine Hughes: DECA; FHA. Bruce Allen Hunt: DECA; FFA. Barbara Joyce Hunter: Camerata; Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y. Susan Denise Inge: SCA; Varsity Basketball Captain; Track; Star; Haliscope; NHS; Latin Club; Homeroom Pres. Leila Annette Ingram: Track; Drafting Reporter; VICA District III Vice-Pres; Home- room Officer; MGA. Karen Yvonne Irby: DECA. Paula Keith Irby: Homeroom Pres.; Star Layout Editor; Haliscope; NHS; VICA Pres.; State Reporter; District Treas., Pres.; Latin Club; VICA Student of Year. Fran Staccato Jackson: JV, Varsity Football, JV Basketball; VICA; FFA. Margie Lucille Jennings: Tennis. Michael Wayne Johnson: French Club. Albert Bailey Jones, Jr.: VICA; FFA. Gwendolyn Sue Jones: NHS; VICA Treas.; Homeroom Rep. Matilda A. Jones: DECA. Michael Terry Jones: Baseball. Valentino Jermane Jones: JV, Varsity Football; Track; Band; Pep Band; Art Club. Wendy Jo Jones: HERO. Lisa Worsham Kipps: JV, Varsity Basketball; Band Treas.; NHS; Spanish Club; Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y Sec.-Reporter; Tri-M; All Regional Symphonic Band. Seniors Ja-Ki 139 Linda Kirby Angela Lacks John Lacks Timothy Lacks Kurt Lambrecht Cynthia Landrum Jean Lanham Michael Lassiter Queen Lawson Clara Lea Linda Leigh Ernestine Lewis Ida Lewis Mark Lewis Myrna Lewis Ricky Lewis Don Ligon Joseph Livingston Daniel Lloyd Pamela Lloyd Joanne Logan Sandra Logan Sherry Logan Vida Logan Alan Long Brenda Long Kathy Long Veronica Long Dwight Lovelace David Lowery 140 Seniors Ki-Lo Deborah Lowery Shelia Lowery Tim Lowery Linda Inez Kirby: FHA; Spanish Club. John Will Lacks, Jr.: DECA. Timothy Dwayne Lacks: FFA; Family Living Club. Kurt Arthur Lambrect: SCA; Advance Band; Stage Band; Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y Pres.; Computer Club; TRI-M; Forensics; Stage Crew; MGA. Jean LaVonya Lanttam: HERO Pres.; Sec. Queen Marie “ener eee Lawson: Family Living Club; Drama Club. Linda Faye Jerry McCormick Leigh: FHA Club. Ernestine Marie Lewis: FBLA Club. Annette Majors Ida Bell Lewis: FBLA. Mark Alan Lewis: FFA Parlia- mentary Procedure Contest. Myrna Diane Lewis: Homeroom Officer. Ricky Earl Lewis: SCA; NHS; FFA; Latin Club. Don Lee Ligon: VICA. Pamela Gay Lloyd: Bus Driver. Joanne Logan: Homeroom Officer; Spanish Club; Homecoming Court Attendant. Sandra Jean Logan: Mixed Chorus; DECA. Vida Marsha Logan: Softball; Pep Band; Art Club; Drama Club; Homeroom Officer. Alan Dale Long: NHS; Art Club VICA Drafting Trea. Brenda Reaves Long: DECA. Kathy Ann Long: Art Club. Veronica Long: FBLA; Homeroom President. David Wayne Lowery; Band; Art Edna Majors Club; VICA; Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y. Debra Susan Lowery: HERO Reporter. Wanda Louise McCargo: JV, Varsity Margaret Manuel Cheerleader; Family living Vice-pres.; Drama Club; Patricia Marable Homeroom Officer. Jerry Dean McCormick: JV, Varsity Football; VICA. Annette Majors: VICA; HERO Trea. Margaret Rose Manuel: Galaxy Assistant Art Editor; Art Club pres. Patricia Ann Marable: DECA. Votes cost pennies Happy king. When the pennies were counted, Kenny Word had the most votes for Mr. HCSH. Athletic director Ron Ramsey did the Bp nocers. Kenny topped five other athletes to win the prize. Who said a penny isn't worth much these days? For the eight contestants running for the Mr. HCSH title, a penny bought a vote. The top senior athletes com- peting for the third annual Mr. HCSH title included Sport Guthrie, Nathan Wiles, Kenny Word, Lonnie Moore, Elmer Banks, Jerry Dillard, Tino Jones and Steve Bandy. Coach Ronald Ramsey crowned Kenny Word as Mr. HCSH at the end-of-school dance sponsored by the Booster Club. As the newly crowned Mr. HCSH Kenny comments, ‘It was a thrill, a great accomplishment and a great asset to my achievement list. | knew I had a good chance of winning, but | didn’t expect to win. | never knew | had so many fans, but | am _ overly grateful for all their support. | am very proud to be Mr. HCSH, and | will always cherish the memory.” Coach Ramsey and the Booster Club were pleased with the success and the fairly large crowd at the dance. Proceeds went to the Booster Club and athletic programs for the school. “O.K., man!” lvan Younger and Orlando Irby give their approval to the choice of Mr. HCSH at the end-of-school dance. Seniors Lo-Ma 141 Dawn Martin Kenny Martin Lewis Martin Eric Mayo Sylvia Medley Charles Michel Alsandria Miller Michelle Miller Jackie Moore Senioritis | In the Mrs. Ann Conner Un- abridged Dictionary of Student Ailments, there is an entry that looks somewhat like this: senioritis (sén yer i tis) n. A - peculiar viral strand of spring fever contracted only by twelfth graders; it is extremely con- tagious; the side effects are felt by underclassmen, teachers and especially parents, who ex- perience empty feelings near i the wallet area. This disease reached epidemic proportions in mid- April, which was_ suspiciously near the start of senior privileges. Students affected by senioritis day dreamed in class, forgot to bring books, developed a superior and snobbish air toward juniors and sophomores, became | apathetic to work, asked ques- tions that had just been answered and were generally Lonnie Moore Cheryl Morgan Chris Morris Mark Moss Mona Murray Holly Neece Evan Newbill Virginia Newton Betty Nichols 142 Seniors Ma-Ni Every May. When she gets “that look” on her face, students know Mrs. Ann Conner is about to give her famous senioritis speech. Dawn Marie Martin: Latin Club; Homeroom Officer. Lewis Randolph Martin: FFA; Parliamentary Proce- dure Team. Sylvia Annette Medley: Flag Corp. Charles Eugene Michel: Tennis; Band; Camerata; Homeroom Pres.; Pep Club. Alsandria Mae Miller: Camerata; FBLA. Jackie Lynn Moore: Homeroom Pres., SCA Rep. Lonnie Carroll Moore, Jr.: Varsity Football; Capt; All Western District; Stars; NHS; Latin Club; Homeroom Pres. Cheryl Denise Morgan: VICA. Christopher Louis Morris: AIASA. Mark Anthony Moss: JV, Varsity Basketball. Holl Hodges Neece: SCA; JV, Varsity Cheerleader; Star; Haliscope; NHS; Jr. Marshal; Spanish Club; Hi-Y and Tri-Hi Vice-Pres. Betty Jane Nichols: VICA. Kelly Jane Nichols: SCA; JV, Varsity Cheerleader Co-capt.; Star; Haliscope; Homeroom Officer; Driver Ed. Aide; Homecoming Attendant. Christopher Edward Nunn: FHA. James Marvin Oakes, Jr.: Star; Haliscope; NHS; French Club; Jeffrey Stover Owen: JV, Varsity Football. Otis A. Owen: VICA. Rhonda Kay Palmer: VICA. Kimberly Gay Parks: FBLA: Spanish Club. Von Hindenburg Patterson, III: Band, Hi-Y, Tri-Hi-Y; Homeroom Officer. Michael Conrad Peer: JV Football; Wrestling; Soccer; Tennis; NHS; Latin Club; Boys’ State. | | | ; i discontent. Also around mid- April, local bookstores re- ported a decline in book sales but a sharp rise in the sale of “Cliffs Notes.” | Mrs. Ann Conner said that her classes experienced a relatively mild case of senioritis this year. “At least, there were jno casualties,’ she said. However, Mr. Sparks lamented that he had a “real rash” of senioritis sufferers. “I don't want to talk about it,’ Mr. Clardy said. “These senioritis students automatically assume that af- ter term papers and AP exams, no more work is required of |them,” Mrs. Conner added. “I can tell if they've got the disease by the way they talk about graduation,’ Mr. Sparks said. “They seem even more ex: cited this year,’ Mr. Sparks becomes epidemic went on, ‘because they are the last graduating class at this school.” “Yes, they really feel free when _ senioritis strikes,’ Mr. Johnston said. “They want to get out in the open.” “| don’t want to talk about it,” Mr. Clardy repeated. Is there a wonder drug for this dreaded disease? “My ‘cocky senior lecture’ has ab- solutely no effect on it,” sighed Mrs. Conner. “Telling them to make sure that they pass first works,” Mr. Sparks said, “sometimes.” One teacher, whose identity shall remain unknown for his her safety, suggested cutting out senior privileges to curb the disease. “| don’t want to talk about it,’ reiterated Mr. Clardy. Kelly Nichols Christopher Nunn Jimmy Oakes Forrest Owen Jacqueline Owen Jeffrey Owen Otis Owen Rhonda Palmer Kim Parks Doris Patrick Happy Patterson Miike Peer Seniors Ni-Pe 143 Future pilot. With 50 hours of instruction behind her, it won’t be long before Nancy Smith becomes a licensed pilot. High flying senior How many people have helped search for a missing convict and a downed aircraft? Not many, but Nancy Smith has. , Nancy began flying the sum- mer before her senior year. She decided that she wanted to try. She is now working towards obtaining her pilot's license. Requirements are twenty hours of dual instruction, twenty hours of solo flying, passing a written test and flying with a flight examiner. Nancy has fifty hours of solo and dual instruc- tion combined. Nancy flew from Emporia to South Boston and from Em- Thomas Penick James Perkins Kathy Perkins Mary Perkins Ricky Perry Lisa Phillips Susan Phillips Joseph Piechota Ed Pittard Teresa Poindexter Evelyn Pointer Ellen Pool Alphonso Powell Lisa Powell Pamela Powell 144 Seniors Pe-Po poria to Lawrenceville under dual instruction. She piloted a Piper Cherokee 140, Piper Super Cub and a Piper J-3, and she has also worked with other models. She has learned everything from gasing an air- plane to changing the oil and tires. “Flying is like being free; you really do not know what it is like to sit in a plane by your- self and float around,’ Nancy said. ‘| was the only girl pilot in Emporia and there were about 20 other pilots,’ she com- mented. In the future, Nancy would like to fly a commercial charter. “Now that would be fun,” she said. Mary Elizabeth Perkins: DECA. Lisa Marlene Phillips: Star; Haliscope. Susan Card Phillips: DECA. Joseph Mark Piechota: Golf; French Club. Johnnie Edward Pittard, Jr.: SCA; Band; French Club; Hi-Y; Tri-M Vice Pres.; Symphonic Bands; MGA; Wind Symphony; Stage Crew. Ellen Lynn Pool: Latin Club. Alphonso Powell: VICA. Pamela Rose Powell: NHS; Homeroom Officer and Homecoming Attendant. Tracy Conrad Powell: Band. Wanda Lynn Powell: NHS; French Club, Family Living Club, Drama Club. Samuel Edward Puryear: FFA. Bonnie Susan Ragsdale: Band; Head Majorette; Pep Band; Art Club; DECA; Homeroom Officer. Judy D. Ray: Softball. Luther Robert Reagan: VICA; FFA; AISA Club. Frances Louise Rebick: SCA; Track; ‘Star’; French Club; Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y. Cynthia Jorene ‘Reeves: Band; Latin Club; Homeroom Officer; Tri- _M; Drum Major. Agnes Renay Rice: FFA. Cindy Gail Rice: VICA. Earl Thomas Rice: FFA. Carl Bowman Richardson: NHS; Homeroom Officer. John Gary Richardson: JV Football; DECA. Donald Carter ‘Rickman: FFA. Wanda Gayle Rickman: Flag Corp; Art Club; Spanish Club; Hi-Y; Tri-Hi-Y; Library Assistant. Tracy Powell Wanda Powell Edna Pringle Sam Puryear Bonnie Ragsdale Judy Ray Bobby Reagan Frances Rebick Cindy Reeves Agnes Rice Cindy Rice Earl Rice Carl Richardson John Richardson Donnie Rickman Wanda Rickman Tim Ridgeway Jane Rinker Kimberly Roark Seniors Po-Ro 145 ‘Surprised’ feeling | How do you feel when you're named class_ valedic- torian or salutatorian? “Sur- prised” was the answer given by both valedictorian John Hall and salutatorian Annette Saun- ders after the announcement was made for the first time dur- ing Class Day exercises. John was “shocked” when he heard his name called out on Class Day. “I couldn't believe it,’ he said. “Being named the valedictorian came as a complete surprise to me,” he continued. John was able to get his 96.113 grade point average by putting ina lot of hard work. He studied two to three hours each night; and although he was not overly fond of the pastime, he really didn't mind Calvin Robertson Dennis Roller Oscar Royster Regina Sadler Annette Saunders David Saunders Donnie Saunders Harris Saunders Katherine Saunders Mark Schreffler Barbara Seamster Curtis Seamster Cynthia Seamster Vivian Seymour Betsy Shelton 146 Seniors Ro-Sh it. At the present time, John is not quite sure what college he will attend or the type of career he will pursue. “| had no idea that I was so near the top of the class,” An- nette said. It may have been easier for Annette to obtain a 95.760 grade point average than for other students for she really liked to study. It didn't bother her a bit to spend two or three hours every night pour- ing over her books. And if that wasn't enough, she was also head cheerleader. Annette is very sure of her future. She plans to attend Longwood College and major in early childhood education. She would then like to teach the very young children in kin- dergarten. Top two. At Class Day exercise John Hall and Annette Saunder were named tops academically Class officers. (Seated) Chery! Hailey, sergeant-at-arms; Tyree Bostick, treasurer; Hazel Glass, Greene, vice-president and Steve secretary; (standing) Robin Bandy, president. Calvin Nathaniel Robertson: Mixed Chorus; Art Club; Camerata. Dennis Keith Roller: Camerata; FFA Re- porter; SCA Rep. Oscar Cunningham Royster; DECA; FFA. Regina Dawn Sadler: DECA. Barbara Annette Saunders: NHS Sec.; FTA; Hi-Y, Tri-Hi-Y Pres.; JV and Varsity Cheerleader, Homeroom Pres. Donnie Phillip Saunders: SCA Rep.; Homeroom Pres.; VICA; Soccer. Mark Cline Schreffler: Band Pres.; Pep Band; NHS; French Club; Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y; Sgt.- at-Arms; Homeroom Pres.; SCA Rep.; Tri-M; Stage Band; MGA. Cynthia Gale Seamster: DECA. Elizabeth Payne Shelton: SCA Rep.; Star; Haliscope; Latin Club; Hi-Y, Tri-Hi-Y; Homeroom Officer. Ethelyn Gayle Shields: Star; Haliscope; Latin Club. Rhonda Inez Short: FBLA; Softball. Ricky Owen Short; SCA Rep.; FFA; Wrestling. Steve Henry Short: VICA Patricia Ann Skerl: Track; Band; French Club; Hi- Y, Tri-Hi-Y; Paul Brian Slabach: SCA Rep.; NHS; French Club; FFA Officer. Sandra Annette per Flag Corp; NHS. Robert Lee Smart, Jr.; Spanis Club; Drama Club. Nancy Allen Smith: SCA Rep.; Star; Tennis Basketball; Haliscope; French Club; Homeroom Officer. Carl Dean Snead, Jr.,; DECA. Gaye Shields Barbara Short Rhonda Short Ricky Short Steven Short Billy Shortt George Sims Patty Skerl Paul Slabach Sandra Slayton Wanda Slayton Rob Smart Barbara Smith Nancy Smith Dean Snead Seniors Sh-Sn 147 Mike Snead Ronnie Snead Sharon Solomon Kenneth Stanfield Ronnie Stephens Arnie Stevens Bruce Stevens Vanessa Stovall Nadra Strader Kirk Strange Angela Sweeney Nancy Sydnor Gina Talbott Bessie Terry Gwendolyn Terry John Terry Thomas Thaxton Janice Thompson mpygeer oF 148 Seniors Sn-Th Ten given grants Awards in the form of scholarships went to out- standing seniors during Class Day exercises. The Mary) B= Bethune Alumni Association, through four of its chapters, awarded scholarships to outstanding black students John Carter, Sarah Brown, Coolidge Hamlett and Felicia Abbott. At the ceremonies, the schol- arships were presented by Mr. George Gunn, president of the local chapter. Annette Saunders won the grant presented by the Phi Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society while Lonnie Moore received the Tuck Dillard Award and Scholarship for being outstanding in athletics, character and scholarship. The two Virginia Tompkin McLaughlin Scholarships went to Jackson Anderson and Mary Katherine West. Jackson also won a grant from the Woman's Club of Halifax. The final two seniors to receive scholarship awards an- nounced on Class Day were Mike Gregory, the Marshall Swanson Award and Donna Dixon, the Dr. Bessie Carr Award. Award winner. Lonnie Moore gets the Tuck Dillard Award from Mr. Steve Schroeder, JC president. f | | Mark Thompson David Throckmorton Michael Torain Michael David Snead: SCA Rep.; FFA. Ronnie Dale Snead: DECA. Sharon Rose Solomon: NHS; VICA. Annie Tamera Stevens: VICA. Vanessa Charlene Stovall: Gymnastics; Track; Kirk La-monta Strange: JV Basketball; Band; French Club; Computer Club; Mixed Chorus; Pep Band; Nancy Renee Sydnor: Softball; Homeroom Officer; Basketball. Gina Renee Talbott: Band; VICA. Bessie Mae Terry: IAASA. Thomas Thaxton: JV Varsity Football; All-Western District; Basketball Mgr. Coris David Throckmorton, Jr.: FFA. Michael Anthony Torain: Pep Band. Brenda Lee Traynham: FHA; Spanish Club; Mixed Chorus; Homeroom Officer; Band; Flag Corp.; SCA Rep. Herman Radford Trent: Baseball; JV Football; Track; Art Club. Susan Lynn Tuck: FBLA Pres. Deborah Michelle Tucker: HERO. Tina Marie Tucker: VICA. Valinda Alease Tucker: VICA. Bridget Denise Tune: Homeroom Officer; SCA Rep. John Michael Tune: SCA Rep.; Star; Haliscope; Homeroom Officer. Rebecca Ann Vaughn: Haliscope; Star. Susan Ann Vaughn: SCA; Tennis; Art Club: Spanish Club. ‘Dorothy Mae Wade: HERO. Alan Gay Wallace: JV, Varsity Football. Catherine Cynthia Waller: NHS. SE ET Brenda Traynham Herman Trent Richard Trent Susan Tuck Deborah Tucker Diane Tucker Tina Tucker Valinda Tucker Bridget Tune Mike Tune Rebecca Vaughan Susan Vaughan Dorothy Wade Alan Wallace Cynthia Wallen Scholarship honoree. One of four winners, Sarah Brown accepts the Mary Bethune Alumni Association Scholarship from chapter president Mr. George Gunn. Seniors Th-Wa 149 Pollard Waller Sandra Walton Gloria Ward Dale Warren Gary Watkins Jacy Watts Richard Watts William Wazeka Kathy West Sharon Whitt Stephen Wilborn Tim Wilborne Nathan Wiles Hugh Wilkerson Richard Wilkerson Terri Wilkerson Kathy Williams Vera Williams Vincent Williams 150 Seniors Wa-Wi Prestigious awards went to seniors on Class Day who had done outstanding work in the different departments and specialized areas of the school's activities. Paula Irby was presented the “News-Record” Journalism Award and John Carter won the Vepco Award given to the most outstanding science stu- dent. Other winners and their departments were Brenda Lee Fletcher, business education; Belinda Bumpass, oc- cupational home economics; Paul Slabach, agriculture and Logan Anderson history. Also honored were Brenda Fletcher, Amanda Farmer, Charlie Link, Ronnie Haymes, Christopher Morris and Wanda McCargo, special attendance awards. Brenda had never missed a day from school since entering the first grade. Others included Steven Good, FFA; Harris Saunders, the Departments honor Booster Club; Nancy Smith, SCA; Logan Anderson and Chancie Crowder, National Honor Society and Alphonso Powell, bus driver. Amazing record. Brenda Fletcher was honored by Dr. Venable for being outstanding in business and for never missing a school day. Brian Williamson Lita Wilmouth Kelly Wilson Pamela Wilson Charlene Womack Wanda Womack Kathy Wood Mike Wood Susan Wooding Joel Wyatt Ruth Wyatt Calvin Wyche Alan Yates Anthony Young Lawson Younger Pollard Alverson Waller, Jr.; Wrestling; VICA Vice President; Spanish Club. Dale Mechell Warren: Gym- nastics; Haliscope; Star; Latin Club. Jacy Marie Watts: Band; Pep Band; Homeroom Officer. Richard Kevin Watts: JV, Varsity Basketball; Varsity Foot- ball; VICA Reporter. William Rosser Wazeka: DECA; FFA. Mary Katherine West: Homeroom President; Star; Haliscope; NHS; Latin Club. Stephen Wayne Wilborn: VICA Parliamentarian. Timothy Glenn Wilborne: DECA. Robert Nathan Wiles: SCA; JV, Varsity Foot- ball; Baseball co-capt. Basketball statistician; Spanish Club; Homeroom Officer. Hugh Erwin Wilk- erson: Indoor Track, Outdoor Track; Sar: Art Club. Richard Carleton Wilkerson: NHS. Kathy Lynn Williams; FBLA. Vera Denise Williams: Spanish Club. Vincent LeRoy Williams: Band; Pep Band. Brian Walker Williamson: VICA Parliamentarian. Lita Renee Wilmouth: VICA. Deanna Charlene Womack: NHS; VICA. Kathy Sue Wood: Band; Pep Band; FBLA; Galaxy; Spanish Club; Volleyball. Michael Anthony Wabd: DECA. Martha Susan Wooding: Galaxy; Latin Club; Art Club. Joel Reginald Wyatt; Camerata; Chorus; DECA, All-Regional Chorus. Ruth Wandra Wyatt: Mixed Chorus; Camerata; FHA. Anthony Wade Young: FFA Vice-Pres.; Family Living Club. |Vinners. Paula Irby (top) gets the ournalism trophy on Mr. Hugh Aoore and Harris Saunders, Booster ‘lub Award from Dr. Venable. Seniors Wi-Yo 151 Mark Abba Barbara Allen Janice Allen Joyce Allen Kim Allen Tammy Allen Deborah Anderson Sharon Andrews Daphne Arthur Deborah Ayres Randy Bagby Sherry Bailey Edward Ballou Donna Banks Vicki Barbour Albert Barksdale George Barksdale Mary Barksdale Patty Barksdale Rosa Barksdale Ruth Barksdale Sandra Barksdale Larry Bates Roberta Beard Kimberly Blackstock Mark Bomar Pamela Bomar Terry Bomar Timothy Bomar Clara Bowen Donnie Bowen Jon Bowen Laura Bowen Charlene Bowes Sheila Bowes Joyce Bowman Carolyn Boyd Gayle Boyd Sandra Boyd Keith Bradley Beverly Bradshaw Kelly Bradshaw Garry Brame Elbert Brandon Jane Brandon Mark Brandon Portia Brandon Sheila Brandon Larry Breedlove Alan Briley Pam Brizendine Joyce Brooks Michael Brooks Carolyn Brown Derek Brown Joan Brown Ginger Burnette Angela Burns Cindy Burns Elaine Burton Steven Butler Dolores Cabaniss Ernest Campbell Prom preparations. Tina Jones, Hugh Carr and Debbie Hill look over prom decoration plans. Raffles, sales: all to raise money Junior officers. (Bottom) Tamera Overton, secretary; Patricia Popek, treasurer; (top) Jane Brandon. For the juniors and their of- ficers, it was a big job. The class had the respon- sibility of making a prom that would reflect the last year of the school. After much debate, the officers decided on the theme, “We'll never pass this way again,’ which suited the idea they were trying to achieve. The juniors held money- raising projects that included holding a raffle, selling carna- tions and selling senior T- shirts. As Tyler Hudson, junior class president, said “We held a lot of small money projects, no big money winner.” Most of the money to finance the prom came from the $1 activity fee that each stu- dent is required to pay at the beginning of the year in order to attend the prom. The fund- raising projects brought in the extra money that was needed to make a successful dance. The raffle tickets sold for $1 each; the class made $300. for the prom vice-president; Tyler Hudson, president; Kim Blackstock, secret- ary. Not pictured, Ronald Jones. Two seniors won $25 and two free steak dinners at Thomas Long's Steak House. One junior received a free class ring compliments of Jenkins and two sophs won $25 and an an- nual. For Valentine’s Day, the juniors sold 185 carnations for $1.25 each. The carnations, which were available in red, white or pink, could be ordered during lunch and sent with a message to anyone in the school during first period. The last fund-raising project was the sale of “Class of °79” T-shirts to seniors. They sold forty-seven shirts for $3.50 each. Some of the projects did not bring as much money as ex- pected, but Tyler and Jane ex- plained that there are always other clubs holding sales and it's hard to compete because you can’t expect the students to buy everything the clubs are selling. Cheryl Canada Penny Canada Kelvin Canada Wilma Carden Cheryl Carr Gladys Carr Hugh Carr Rita Carr Beverly Carrington Herman Carrington Janice Carrington Kip Carter Brenda Carter Kay Carter Robert Carter Thomas Cassada Cheryl Chandler Nina Chandler Mary Chaney Angela Chappell Becky Chappell David Chappell Pearila Chappell Wendy Chappell Vanessa Claiborne Barbara Clark Mary Clark Juniors Ca-Cl 153 One twin doesn’t always hang out with the other Seeing double. Junior twins are (by sets) Aleta (top) and Bonita (bottom) Frazier, Juanita and What is it like being a twin? Twelve juniors can’t tell you because they don’t know what it is like not to be a twin. There are six sets of twins in the class: Joyce and Janice Allen, Juanita and Shernita Chandler, Donna and Donald Coleman, Donna and Dawn Banks, Benita and Aleta Frazier and Rhonda and Wanda Loftis. Although a twin, each has a separate life, doing what she wants. That doesn’t mean that the other twin is always right beside, doing the same thing. Janice Allen is the older of the Allen twins, “but only by three minutes,” interrupted Joyce. The girls dressed alike until the third grade; and Joyce commented, ‘‘I hated it because people would stare and talk about us.” They were separated in school in the third grade so they would not become dependent on each other. Donna Banks proudly says, “Tm the oldest.” They too dressed alike when they were little. Donna commented, “When we did that, people of- ten got us confused.” Donna and Donald ob- viously had no trouble being recognized; and they never, ob- viously, dressed alike. “This way you hardly ever realized Shernita Chandler, Joyce and Janice Allen and Donna and Dawn Banks. The Coleman twins were camera shy. you had a twin,” Donna said. Of the Frazier girls, Aleta is the older by two minutes. The twins dressed alike until eighth grade. They both said, “It was okay; we could trade clothes — easily. People used to confuse us; but since | got my hair cut, we don't look that much alike,” Aleta said. Wanda is older than Rhonda by about three minutes. The girls dressed alike until they were eight. Both girls said that people got them confused. Juanita and Shernita don't think that being twins is much fun. They used to dress alike but hardly ever do now. Both girls are sports minded and play on the school's softball team. More twins. The Loftis girls are Rhonda and Wanda, who is older 4 about three minutes. Robin Clark Sylvia Clauden Troy Clem Martha Clements Deborah Cole Debra Cole Michael Cole Scott Cole Alice Coleman Brenda Coleman Donald Coleman Donna Coleman Dwight Coleman Carolyn Coles Doyle Comer Valerie Commer Shawna Compton Katherine Conner Kenneth Conner Roberta Conner Teresa Conner William Conner Charles Cook Debbie Cook Hazel Cook Thomas Cordova Michael Cousins 154 Juniors Cl-Co Michael Covington Thomas Covington Valerie Cowell Shirley Crawley Bill Crews Connie Crews Anna Kay Crews May Crews Patricia Crews Robyn Crews Ray Crouch Angela Dance Gordon Daniel Martin Daniel Perry Darden Becky Davis Donna Davis Hampton Davis Sharon Davis David Dawson Kenneth Day Jenny Dean Donald Dillard Todd Dillow Dennis Dismuke Patricia Dismuke Billy Dix Daryl Dixon Joseph Dixon Joyce Dixon Vickie Dixon James Duffie Vickie Duffey Sarah Dunavant Donna Dunaway Robin Dunaway Teresa Eanes Michael Easley Deborah Edmonds Peggy Edmonds Bernice Edmondson Faye Edmondson Mary Edmondson Janet Edmunds Willie Edmunds Kenneth Elliott Kenneth Epps Carol Ewell Joyce Ewell Lisa Faison Queen Fallen Doris Featherston Brenda Ferrell Margaret Ferrell Charlotte Fisher Robert Fountain Daryl Francis John Francis Penny Francis Kim Francisco Aleta Frazier Benita Frazier Pam Garber Ronnie Garner Janet Getz Marvin Gillespie James Glass Robert Glass Elaine Glasscock Pamela Glenn William Glenn Myron Goode Juniors Co-Go 155 Carolyn Goods Ronnie Goods Vince Gordon Alan Graves Donna Green David Greene Wanda Griffin Adeana Hall Martha Hamilton Edith Hamlett Claudette Hankins Dale Harris Francis Harris Julian Harrison James Hartridge Patricia Hawkins Janice Hayes Ann Hazelwood Curtis Heath Marvin Henderson Lionel Hensley Debbie Hill Kathy Hill Jimmy Hite Lisa Hite Stanley Hite Lennie Hodges 156 Juniors Go-Hi Eighty twists required for the rings of the Class of ‘80 The eleventh grade: a mix- ture of fun, responsibilities and anticipation. Ordering a class ring was a special part of a junior’s year. For days after the rings arrived, all one could hear was “Did you get white or yellow gold or Duralite?’’ or “What color stone did you order; is it cut or sunburst?” When the rings finally arrived, amid the “oohs” and “ahs” of admirers, one could see people carrying on strange traditions. For example, a stranger might come up and request, Twist my ring around my finger.’ As a member of the Class of ’80, a student was supposed to get eighty dif- ferent people to twist his ring. A junior's class ring signifies a step closer to graduation now, but later the ring will become a source of high school memories. Included in those memories were the lesser “honors” of the junior class such as the Scholastic Aptitude and Achievement Tests and, for Junior honors. A term paper is one of the “honors” for juniors. Other honors consist of receiving college bound juniors, term papers. Many juniors regarded SAT’s and achievements as a necessary evil for colleges and jobs. Term papers, which were only required for college preparatory classes, unlike previous years, were classified as pointless”. Bob Carter went so far as to say that term papers were ‘devised by some ancient culture to wipe out teenagers.” The junior class was also responsible for planning and decorating for the Junior- Senior prom. The majority of juniors did not mind this traditional job because, as Robin Clark reasoned, ‘It’s bet- ter than being a sophomore and having to clean up.” “Being a junior is the time for me to think I only have one more year to go, and then it will be all over,’ Kelly Bradshaw commented. “High school’s over, and it’s time to get serious about college and life ahead.” Perhaps receiving “junior honors” reminded her and her class to get serious. class rings and taking SAT tests. Mollie Robinson works on her term paper in the library. Benjamin Hogue Brian Holeman Filbert Holeman Lisa Holland Melissa Horton Albert Hubbard Michael Hubbard Patricia Hubbard Mary Jane Hudson Michael Hudson Patricia Hudson Robin Hudson Susan Hudson Tyler Hudson Cindy Hughes Karen Hughes Andrew Humphries Lori Hunt Luke Hunt Lynn Ingram Tony Ingram Kenneth Irby Orlando Irby Robin Irby Dennis Irving Wanda Jackson Blair Jenkins Doris Jennings Lisa Jennings Janet Johnson William Johnson Dean Jones Ron Jones Sharon Jones Tina Jones Willie Judkins Donna Kearney John Kelly Curtis King Kim King Teresa King Gerald Lacks Brenda Lee Corliss Lee Randy Lehew Allen Lewis Dennis Lewis Irvin Lewis Cheryl Link Janice Lipford Kathy Lloyd Russell Logan Stanley Logan Thomas Logan Rhonda Loftis Wanda Loftis Jonna Long Kenny Long Tommy Lovelace Dewey Lowery Marshall Lowery Veronica Majors Muriel Marable Deborah Marshall Tammy Marshall Barbara Martin Dianette Martin Evelyn Martin Janice Martin Johnathan Martin Tammy Martin Jeanya Matthews Juniors Ho-Ma 157 Angela McAdams Dennis McCraw Vaughan McCraw Jo Ann McDowell William McIntosh Thomas McLaughlin Watkins Meadows Ernest Medley Jonnice Medley Victoria Medley Edward Midkiff Deborah Miller Laura Miller Princess Miller Patricia Millner James Mitchell Ruth Mitchell Zelma Mitchell Barry Moore t Brett Moore Kerby Moore Marian Moore | Susan Moore | Clarine Moorman Kim Morris Jeanette Moss Randy Mulchi Terrie Murray Phyllis Murray Kevin Muse Vincent Newton Becky Nichols Mike Norton Todd Nunn Tony Oldham Evelyn Ondich Charlie Owen Darlene Owen David Owen Horace Owen Jerry Owen Tamera Overton Dennis Oxford Danny Palmer Donald Palmer } Urszula Palmer Gayle Parker Scott Parson Deborah Patrick Molly Payne Jerry Penick Sarah Penick Vernell Penick Kathy Perkins Rickie Perry Fred Pinson William Pool | Patricia Popek Lennoxdrick Powell Penny Powell Robert Powell Charles Pringle Kathryn Pulliam Ruth Puryear Robert Ragsdale Chris Ratcliff Pam Ratliff Tony Reaves Johnny Reese Priscilla Rice Sandra Rice 158 Juniors Mc-Ri One school ends, another begins for talented three Summer scholars. Adeana Hall, Tyler Hudson and Tom McLaughlin attended the Governor’s School for For Adeana Hall, Tyler Hud- son and Tom McLaughlin, school didn’t end on June 7. They attended the Governor's School for the Gifted during June and July. ; The Governor’s School is a state supported institution for academically gifted or ar- tistically talented students. The Governor's Schoo l is located on three college campuses. This summer, Tyler and Adeana attended classes at Mary Baldwin College at Stan- ton while Tom visited Ran- dolph Macon Women's College at Lynchburg. The school was “an ex- perience” for all three students. the Gifted during the summer. The activities included classes, work- shops, seminars and movies. “Tm very happy | had the chance to attend Governor's School,’ said Adeana. ‘It's a wonderful opportunity for any student.” Tom added, “It was always a lot of fun, and |: met some very interesting people.” Of the school, Tyler simply said, “I feel honored.” The Governor's School provided a curriculum that in- cluded classes, separate ac- tivities, seminars, movies and workshops. The cost of tuition, rooming and activities was paid by the state. Adeana took a course in art, and Tyler ma- jored in botany. Tom's courses included computer science and political science. Douglas Richardson Robert Richardson Terri Rickman Amy Riddle Jan Ridgeway Sherman Ridgeway Dale Roberts LucienRoberts Michael Robinson Mollie Robinson John Rogers Raymond Rolfe Larry Rowe Tammy Rowland Emma Royal Carter Satterfield David Satterfield James Satterfield Lori Satterfield Mary Beth Satterfield Michael Saunders Tom Sawyer Gail Scott Ray Scott Sandra Seamon Debra Seamster Michael Shaver Ronald Shotwell Pamela Sibley James Simon Chip Slate James Slayton Donna Smith Jackie Smith John Smith Marshall Smith Sandra Smith Juniors Ro-Sm 159 Wallace Smith Angela Snead David Spell Harvey Spencer Veronica Stanfield Derek Stephens Tracey Sterns Ruth Stewart Sharon Strange Phyllis Suitt Jerry Sydnor Teresa Taylor Larry Teeters Charlie Terry Sandra Terry William Terry Daryl Thaxton Loretta Thomas Sharon Thomas Lane Thomason Denise Thompson Lora Thompson David Throckmorton Dean Throckmorton Vanessa Throckmorton Jefferson Toler Michael Toombs Charlotte Trent Hal Trent Sandra Trent Todd Trickey Alex Tucker Frances Tucker Sharon Turner Keith VanBenschoten Dale Vaughan Janet Vaughan Mark Vaughan Tammy Vaughan William Vaughan Debra Villines Lillian Villines Lisa Walker Donna Wallace Felicia Wallace Sherry Waller Vivian Waller David Waltman Carl Ward Melvin Watkins Gayle Watlington Vanessa Watts Glenn Wazeka Greg Weaver Zack Weddle Janice West Joe West Ginger West Mark Wetherington Dianna White Janice White Lisa White Lavoris Whitlock Lois Whitlow Sarah Whitlow Donna Whitt Phillip Whitt Tammy Whitt Earl Wilborn Jeff Wilborn Paula Wilbourne Katherine Wilkerson 160 Juniors Sm-Wi | Inductions bring silent gym, internal excitement Deserved reward. Sandra Slayton pins the honor society ribbon on Charles Pringle during the honor The gym was silent for a change. Most of the excite ment was happening on the in- side of the 48 juniors who were being inducted into the National Honor Soc iety. After being tapped, Wanda Griffin was calm until, ‘‘ couldn't get the zipper zipped on my robe.” Sandra Smith seemed to feel the same way except she was also terrified. “Il was so scared and excited, | almost cried.” Most students said they felt honored, too. Indeed it was an honor for each student had maintained a 90 or above average during the two years he or she attended here. They were also judged outstanding in their service to school and community, leadership and character. One non-inductee com- mented, “It's a great idea for the good students to be recognized. Far too much society inductions. The new members were required to wear the ribbons for a week. emphasis is placed on dis- ciplinary problems. People are always saying how bad teenagers are, but these peo- ple prove that wrong.” Those inducted were Randy Bagby, Vicky Barber, Kim Blackstock, Jon Bowen, Laura Brandon, Carolyn Brown, Hugh Carr, Cheryl Chandler, Martha Clements, Donna Crews, Todd Dillow, Vickee Dixon, James Duffie, Charlotte Fisher, Janet Getz, Robert Glass, Wanda Griffin, Adena Hall, Martha Hamilton, Brian Holeman and Susan Hudson. _ Others were Tyler Hudson, Robin Irby, Janet Johnson, John Kelly, Cheryl Link, Russell Logan, Dewey Lowery, Tom McLaughlin, Edward Midkiff, Laura Miller, Ruth Mitchell, Vince Newton, Molly Payne, Charles Pringle, Dean Reaves, Lori Satterfield, Mary Beth Sat- terfield, Mike Saunders, Sandra Smith, Sharon Thomas, Sonya Williamson and Cordia Wilson. Franklin Younger Wanda Younger Carolyn Wilkins Karen Wilkins Richard Wilkins Jeffrey Williams Pam Williams Rita Williams Sarah Williams Sonja Williamson Angela Wilmoth Teresa Wilmoth Cordoria Wilson Harold Wilson Sheila Wilson Karen Wingler Billy Wooding Susan Womack Vernon Womack Wayne Womack Barbara Wooden John Woodward Barbara Woody John Worsham Sandra Wright Ginger Yancey Juniors Wi-Yo 161 A sophomore in the Little Theatre lead isn’t the usual thing — — Shy moment. Surrounded by other cast members, Kathy Lawson rehearses her leading role in the It isn't the usual thing. In fact, it's down right extraor- dinary. A sophomore, Kathy Lawson, won the lead in “The Boy Friend,” the spring play of the Little Theatre. High school students have always been cast in the Little Theatre’s musicals, but never has one so young been given the leading role. The closest was Chris Jones who as a junior played the title role of “Oliver” in 1969. Ironically, Chris, who has now made the theatre his career, is playing opposite Kathy in “The Boy Friend.” When asked how she feels about receiving the lead role, Kathy commented, ‘It’s kinda scarey. I'm nervous!’ Kathy's start in acting was in the school play “The Choir” in which she 162 Sophomore Ad-Ba musical ‘The Boy Friend,” produced by the Halifax County Little Theatre. played a love sick woman. In the musical Kathy sings, dances and acts as a millionaire’s daughter who has no boy friend so she makes one up and tells all of her friends that her boy friend sends her letters from Paris. She does find one, though, and the play ends happily. Kathy commented with her blue eyes glowing that she en- joys acting. “Learning to speak with a British accent was hard but kinda fun,’ she said. When asked if she might pursue acting as a career, Kathy replied, ‘Possibly. | know that | will tryout for future plays; and | can hardly wait to get to the new school. It will have so much better facilities for dramatics.” Annette Adams Sandra Alderson Angelique Anderson Sandra Ashenfelter William Ballou Donald Barker Charles Barksdale Phillip Barksdale Y ; : font oe EE. Douglas Adkins Keith Allen Craig Anderson Angela Atkins Charles Bane Arnold Barksdale Daniel Barksdale Velvet Barksdale Bob Albertson Stephen Allen Donna Anderson Carla Baber Ricky Barber Brenda Barksdale Mary Barksdale Sheila Bass Harvey Alderson Robert Allnutt Tim Anderson Derek Bailey Vickie Barbour Calvin Barksdale Michael Barksdale Robert Bates Burt Bell Anthony Black Hampton Blanks Sherri Blanks Cheri Bostick Betty Boswell Michele Bouldin James Bowen Pamela Bowen Warren Bowen Billy Bowes Lora Bowling Sophomore officers. (Standing) Sheila Coleman, sergeant-at-arms; Dawn Yeatts, vice-president Amy Hudson, treasurer; (seated) Billy Bowes, president; Terry Coles, treasurer. Julie Bowman Cathy Boyd Rhonda Boyd Teresa Boyd Daphne Bradley Bernard Bradshaw Alonzo Brandon lames Brandon James M. Brandon Charlie Branscome Aaron Britton William Britton Diana Brockenbury Diane Brooks Jennifer Brooks Mitchell Brooks Sygrid Bruce Charles Burton Mary Burton Debbie Butler Jamie Byrd Larry Caddle Hester Cage Regina Cannon Pat Carey Connie Carden George Carden James Carden Sharon Carden Harold Carmichael James Carrington Suzzette Carrington Elizabeth Carter Holt Carter Della Chandler Jo Jo Chandler Scott Chandler Tony Chaney Nancy Chappell Sheila Chappell Thomas Cheatham Christopher Cheeks Jr. Leroy Childress Pamela Church Dale Clark Dennis Clark Kim Clark Todd Clarke Floyd Clauden Steve Claughton Elizabeth Clay James Clayton Marilyn Coates Debra Clements Donald Clements George Cole Janey Cole Michael Cole Sharon Cole Gregory Coleman Sheila Coleman Stanley Coleman Barbara Coles Terrence Coles Dorothy Collins Deloris Comer David Conner Kenneth Conner Jeffrey Conner Angela Cook Tanya Copper Cynthia Crews Kim Crews Melba Crews Nancy Crews Paul Crews Tommy Crews Tommy Crews Wayne Crews Clark Daniel Myra Daniel Steve Daniel Sharon Davidson Arnie Davis Beth Davis Don Davis John Davis Mary Davis Ruth Davis Vernon Davis Dewayne Dawson Robin Dawson Kenneth Day Linda DeCarmen Wanda Dismuke Audrey Dixon David Dixon James Dixon Wanda Dixon Sheila Dyer Go, team! Gwen Villines cheers for cheerleaders paca every t the JV basketball team during Wednesday after school during the their contest with GW. The basketball season. 164 Sophomores Cl-Dy It gets cold on those late afternoons at the games Perfect form. Lynn Snead, Kathy Switzer, Susan Plaster and Terri Satterfield execute a cheer April 10, 1978: a day ten sophomore girls will not forget, for they were chosen then as the junior varsity cheerleading squad. The days after were filled with long hours of practicing, money making events for the Booster Club, the selling of spirit items, clinics and, of course, cheering for teams. In August Kathy Switzer, Terri Satterfield, Susan Plaster, Lynn Snead, Carla Scott, Michelle Gravitt, Libby Phillips, Michelle Davidson, Kathy Law- son and Gwen Villines reported to the stadium to begin their daily practices. By the start of football season the girls were ready. During the season the cheerleaders’ job was not only to cheer for the team, but also to work at varsity games where they passed out programs, sold Booster Club spirit items, perfectly during a time-out of the Charlottesville JV game on the Comet court. sold raffle tickets and helped the varsity cheerleaders serve refreshments at half time to the visiting cheering squads. During basketball season the work increased. Not only were they cheering for boys’ JV games and working at the var- sity games, they were also re- quired to cheer for the girls’ JV team. Kathy Switzer, basketball captain, said, “It was great. | loved it!’ Kathy then smiled and said, ‘except when the var- sity girls ordered us around.” Susan Plaster and football cap- tain Terri Satterfield agreed that being a JV cheerleader was something they would remember always. After all, you don’t forget those cold late afternoons at the games when you were glad you could jump, shout and turn cartwheels. It helped keep you warm. Cecil Dunnaway James Dunavant Debbie Dodson Sabra Eanes Jennifer Easley Linda Easley Linda D. Easley Sebrena Easley Charles Edmonds Dwayne Edmonds Kathryn Edmonds Kay Edmonds Pamela Edmonds Brenda Edmondson Deborah Edm ondson Paul Edmunds Cheryl Edmunds Kim Eldridge Brucé Elliot Robin Elliot Tammy Epps Wanda Epps Kim Evans Nathaniel Evans, Jr. Teresa Evans Calvin Fallen James Farley Sophomore Du-Fa 165 A-V program introduces sophomores to library Information seeker. Nat Evans checks the vertical file for occupational material. � For the first time in the library's history, the staff presented the sophomores with an audio-visual orientation program at the beginning of the school year. Mrs. Frances Hellmuth said that in previous years the students felt as if they were being treated immaturely, being led around the library on a guided tour. So the new program was created. The sound and slide show was prepared by the library staff in correlation with the A-V Department. Mrs. Hellmuth likes the multi-media approach Lisa Farmer Dorothy Faulkner Edgar Farmer Constance Faulkner 166 Sophomores Fa-Gr f i i ) j Wanda Farmer Jacqueline Faulkner : PPP % im bal Bib (I lisdd Bak || because the students are in the classroom, and they are not walking around in the library where they can be distracted. Robbie Simmons, a sophomore, commented, “| thought it was a well-prepared program.” The fifteen minute slide show introduced the librarians, showed how to use the “Readers Guide,” ex- plained how to use a Xerox machine and the microfilm reader and emphasized the im- portance of the A-V Depart- ment. Jimmy Farmer Jimmy Ferguson Kathy Ferguson Charlene Faulkner Angela Ferrell Randy Fisher Charlie Francis Mark Frank Earnest Garner Al Glass Jerrell Good Michelle Gravitt Harvey Ferrell Sherry Fisher David Francis Edward Franklin Darryl Garrett Caroline Glass Alan Goode Priscille Green Lawrence Ferrell Janis Fletcher Lisa Francis Anthony Franklin Harold Garrett Kathy Glass Yvette Goode Darlene Greene Antonia Fisher Anne Fox Karen Francisco Tammy Frazier Valerie Garret Tommie Glasscock Ben Granger Horace Griffin Tina Guthrie Daisy Guy Raymond Guy Ellie Hailey Eddie Hall Dolly Hamlett Mary Hamlett Sylvia Hamlett Kathy Hammock Wanda Hammock Clifton Hankins Gerald Harris Gloria Harris James Harris Mark Harris Michael Harris Brenda Hart Gladys Hartridge Lynn Hayes Barry Haymes Joanne Hazelwood Lois Helton Doris Henderson Vanessa Hester Angela Hicks Jackie Hickson Virginia Hightower Dorita Holt Wanda Hopkins Roxanne Howard Stover Howerton Amy Hudson Charlie Hudson Ronnie Hudson Ronnie K. Hudson Jimmie Hughes Timothy Humphries Michael Hunter Michael Hutcherson Beth Inge Katrina Irby Penny Irby Ricky Jackson Mark James Annette Johnson Brenda Johnson Chip Johnson Keith Johnson Craig Jones Gene Jones Joseph Jones Lisa Keaton Lisa Kinard Christal King Tammy King Donna Lacks Nancy Lacks Trudy Lacks Charley Lambrecht James Lane Kim La Prade Kathryn Lawson Alan Lawter Susan Lee De Noris Leigh Joe Leigh Janet Lester Barry Lewis Calvin Lewis Roberta Lewis Scott Lewis Bobby Ligon Sophomores Gu-Li 167 Sheri Loftis Larry Logan Linda Logan Barry Long Wanda Long Woody Long Bessie Lovelace Michael Lowery Sandra Lowery Thomas Lowery Bonnie Martin Brenda Martin Elizabeth Martin Laura Martin Mitchell Martin Teresa Martin Roderick McCargo Sylvia McLaughlin Cathy Medley Jean Medley Rita Medley Tony Milan Debra Miller Pam Miller Robert Miller Stacey Miller John Millhiser 168 Sophomores Lo-Mi Driver training. Missy Slate is reparing for the biggest thrill or most sophomores, receiving Is driver's education a help or hassle? This is a question of- ten asked by sophomores. Driver's ed. is taught in two parts; a book part which is taught for one six weeks period in P.E., and a four-week behind-the-wheel program. The general opinion among sophomores is that the book part is useless. “I really didn't learn anything in the book,” said Robbie Simmons. “However,” Robbie said, “the behind-the-wheel was _ better. The instructors are good and | learned a lot.” Myra Daniel felt that the book part was “boring and didn’t like it. It was just a bunch of rules and regula- tions.” Ronnie Moore says, “| didn't learn anything in the book but I'm looking forward ‘Behind-the-wheel’ is the favorite part of driver’s ed. sae a driver’s license. Behind-the- wheel training is enjoyed more than the “book’’ sequence. to behind-the-wheel.” Even though some student didn't like the book part, or felt they didn’t learn anything, Michelle Boulden thought the book was “good.” She enjoyed it and felt that she learned a lot. Instructors can relate funny situations that occur during behind-the-wheel. Mr. Tyrone Powell, driver’s ed. instructor, remembers an instance when a student was taking behind- the-wheel on the road. Mr. Powell said, “A transfer truck passed the girl, and she took her hands off the steering wheel and cried!” Mr. Powell says that the ma- jority of students who take driver's ed. get their license in One or two tries. So he fells driver's ed. is a help. Joyce Millner Randolph Mitchell David Moody Ellis Moore Ronnie Moore Shirley Moore Margaret Moorefield Donna Morris Glenda Morris Kenneth Morris Vivian Morris Kelly Murdock Donald Murphy Wayne Murphy Bill Murray Michael Murray David Nelson Donna Nelson Theresa New Ronnie Newbill Tammy Newbill Mike Nichols Ted Nichols Ralph Oliver Samuel Oliver, III Thomas Oliver Charles Osborne David Owen Donna Owen Kevin Owen Darlene Owens Henry Palmer ‘Seaou eh oie sd A Teresa Palmer Agnes Pambid Bessie Patrick Veronica Payne Timmy Peade Ricky Peck Carolyn Penick Frances Penick JoAnn Penick Warren Penick Donna Perkins Janet Perkins Rebecca Perkins Robin Perkins Libby Phillips Robin Pieper Susan Plaster Crystal Pleasants Laura Poindexter Waverly Pointer Kimberly Poole James Popek Charles Poteat Earlene Powel Dirty work. Alonzo Brandon is one of the few sophomores who cleaned up after the Junior-Senior Prom. Sophomores Mi-Po 169 Two pencils, scratch paper, competency required Concentration. Sophomore Dorothy Wentzel puzzles over a question on her competency test in reading. A Bring two pencils and scratch paper and meet in the cafeteria at 9:00 o’clock was what sophomores heard over the P.A. the day before taking the competency test given to the sophomores in the fall. Mr. Larry Clark, vice: principal said, “The tests were given to the students because the state legislature passed a law saying students graduating in the year of 1981 would have to pass competency tests in reading and math.” ‘‘My hands shook a little, but | managed to keep them under control when the answer sheet and test booklet were passed out,” Geraline Glass said. Students had to score a 70 170 Sophomores Po-Sa for test passing grade was 70 on the test required of all sophomores by the State Board of Education. on both the reading and math part to pass. If a student failed one or both parts of the test, he could make that part up in the spring of the year. Results showed that 79.4 percent of the students passed the reading part and 84 per- cent passed the math part. “lam not sure if the test will be given both in the fall and spring of the following years because the State Board hasn't made a final decision,’ Mr. Clark said. “Passing the competency test is one thing | no longer have to worry about; now getting 18 credits is my goal,” Geraline said with a smile. Steven Powell Jean Puckett David Rather Pamela Reagan Karla Reaves Katrina Richardson Renay Rogers Susan Sanders Troy Powell Anthony Puryear Randy Rambaugh Virginia Reamer Thomas Redd Mae Ridgeway Denise Royal Debra Sanford Daniel Pruitt Brennetta Ragsdale Bobby Ratliff James Reaves Jonathan Richardson Freddie Robertson Johnna Sadler Terrie Satterfield Barbara Pruitt Brenda Puryear Rita Royster Gerald Reaves James Reeves Mark Ridgeway Marilyn Royal Michael Satterfield Vicki Satterfield Bert Saunders Dale Saunders David Saunders Timmy Saunders Gerald Scearce Carla Scott Sandy Scott Sheila Scott Ira Seamster, Ill William Senior Kelly Sheffield Ryland Shortt Kimberly Shotwell Arlene Sibley Robbie Simmons Cynthia Slate Sandra Slayton Vena Slayton Dale Smith Jean Smith Mark Smith Donna Snead Joyce Snead Lynn Snead Mark Snead Rhonda Snead Anthony Spencer Tommy Spencer Alvin Spruill Leon Squire Douglas Stallings Tewanda Stanfield , Trent Stanfield Grant Stanley Roger Stanley Kathy Stevens Mary Stevens Wesley Stewart Ann Stillman Scott Stillman James Sweeney Catherine Switzer Lynn Talbott Graduation pending. Sophomores for _ their abilities in reading and the first time were required to math. Passing the test is a take competency tests, checking graduation requirement. Sophomores Sa-Ta 171 Delphine Taylor Nathan Taylor Arlena Terry Derwin Terry John Terry Sonda Thomas Kim Throckmorton Lisa Throckmorton Jimmi Throckmorton Terri Tolbert Cynthia Trickey Barbara Towler Deborah Tuck Pamela Tuck Darlene Tucker Dennis Tucker Jimmie Tucker Patti Tucker Richard Tucker Deborah Tuggle Dollie Tune Adam Turner Margaret Vaughan Sammy Vaughan 172 Ta-Va Sophomores Sophomores: they are different in the classroom Animated teacher. Miss Shiann Price explains a part of “Julius Caesar” to her sophomore English Eager, frightened and anx- ious to get started in a new en- vironment are the words that Miss Shiann Price, tenth grade English teacher, uses to describe sophomores on their first day of school. She says that they are very proud to have finally reached the senior high level. After coming from the junior high school, sopho- mores must not only adjust to a new building but also to the quarter system. Miss Price ex- plains that there are further ad- justments to be made in the sophomore year, such as the rules, and the students must realize that there is no ‘playing around” in class. While teaching tenth graders all year, Miss Price has noticed that they tend to be class as Beth Davis enjoys the humor in the first scene between the tribunes and the commoners. rule conscious and text book conscious. Her students seem to show disappointment in themselves if they do not achieve the grade that they wish for on different types of graded materials. The major difference be tween seniors and _ sopho- mores, Miss Price says, is that seniors realize the importance of studying because they are preparing to graduate. By the end of the year, most sophomores know that they must study to stay out of sum- mer school. As the end of the year ap- proaches, sophomores are beginning to look forward to the next year when they will ad- vance up the ladder and become juniors. Wanda Vaughan Gwen Villines Billy Wade Josephine Walker Donna Waller Gary Wallen Lalita Waller Anthony Walton Charlie Walton Nathan Walton Norman Walton Tony Walton Donna Watkins Tina Watkins Bertha Ward John Warren Cynthia Watts Gayle Watts Barry Webb Charles Webster Priscilla Welcher Dorothy Wentzel John West Quinton West Keith White Kenny White Wilbur Whitlock Rebecca Whitlock Marcia Whitt Woody Wilborn Larry Wilborne Raleigh Wilborne Annette Wilbourn Donnie Wilkerson Ira Wilkerson Donna Wilkins Belinda Williams Marvin Williams Stephanie Williams Wanda Williams John Williams Sandra Williams Herman Wilson Johnnie Wilson Shelby Wilson Sandra Womack Sandra Wood Margaret Wooding Tiny Wooding Barbara Woody Thomas Woosley Anna Wright Jane Wyatt Carolyn Yancey Dawn Yates Margaret Young Rhonda Young Pretty spot. Taking a break from sponping Carolyn Clements, Debra Anderson and Victoria Medley rest in the South Boston Bank’s courtyard. 174 Community divider | A school is a part of two communities. The first one is its own, bound by the school walls, its people, clubs and ac- tivities. The second one is larger, bound by its geographical area. Where would the first be without the second? The larger community, Halifax and South Boston, of course, looks forward to the new school; but it was also interested in what went on in classes this year. It came to our football fete lea =-¥m ole) b(elelmee mer-l ate Aual—lolomwiitekelele club projects and gave us afterschool jobs. So, you see, for both communities it was more than a goodbye year. The first depends on the second Community divider 175 Many active clubs in the school community advertise in the yearbook 176 Ads Club patron support Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y. 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GUTHRIE Self Service Good Food Exxon Products Nathalie, Va. 349-609 | PAPA MOORE’S PUNK’S SELF SERVICE Groceries — Meat — Produce Custom Meat Processing Nathalie, Virginia Phone: 349-3317 SADLERS GROCERY Highway 360 East Halifax Phone: 476-2665 ‘‘Serving our area the best.” Hardie’s Store The Store at Mt. Laurel Dial 454-6463 Harvie Hardie Ronnie Roller H G Superette General Merchandise and Meats Gas—Oil and Frozen Foods Phone 753-2122 Alton, Va. Ads 183 By bus, automobile, bumming, motorcycles, bikes, feet How did they get here? By Susan Inge How did they get here? There were different means of transportation for both stu- dents and teachers. Among these ways were riding the bus, driving a car, riding with someone else, driving a bus, driving a motorcycle, riding a bicycle and walking. The majority of the students rode buses to school. Ac- cording to Vice-principal Mr. Harry Wilson, there were 65 buses that transported stu- dents to the senior high. The common reason students gave for riding the bus was that they had no other way. Kathy West, Angela Burns and Rhonda Snead all agreed with Rosa Barksdale when she said, ‘| usually rode the bus because there was no other wa y, unless | walked.” Another reason for riding the bus was to conserve gas. Richard Wilkerson said, ‘I rode the bus to school because] live 184 Ads 25 miles away and it cost too much for gas.” Another conserver, Cheryl Chandler, said, ‘| rode the bus because | felt that it would help on the gas shortage and why should someone turn down any opportunity to save?” Kelly Nichols said, “Because | live in the country and gas was so expensive, | had to ride the bus almost every day.” Lavoris Whitlock said, “| rode the bus because it helped me to economize on gas for the weekend.” Several other reasons for riding the bus were that the stu- dents didn't have their driver's license and it would save their parents the trip of taking them to school. Another popular form of transportation was driving to school. Approximately four hundred students drove to school. There were three park- i Home bound. A majority of students got to school on the big yellow bus. It took 65 buses to get them here. ing lots provided for the stu- dents. One of the parking lots was paved and the other two graveled. It was considerate for the school to provide parking facilities, but one of the most common grievances heard at school was about the upkeep of the parking lots. One of the reasons for stu- dents driving to school was that they left after lunch to go to work. Sport Guthrie said, ‘| drove so | could go home after fourth period and work.” Also, John Hall, Sharon Gentry, Ledon Chappell, Charlene Womack, Dennis Roller and Joey Piechota agreed that the reason that they drove was that they left after fourth period to go to work. “When | didn't drive, | rode with Dennis Roller. | drove because | leave at one- twenty. | also like driving to school because | got there early. This gave me a chance to talk and catch up on homework,” commented Mike Snead. Many other students had the same idea as Mike Snead about driving to school; they enjoyed the freedom of arriv- ing and leaving when it was (Continued on Page 186) POWELL MOTOR CO. ‘By. N T BUICK THE MARK OF GREAT CARS! Wilborn Ave. South Boston, Virginia CROSSROADS SHELL Carson Anderson, Owner Operator Intersection of 304 360 We are the Shell men with the answers Riis eee Virginia CARR’S HAULING and USED PARTS 24 Hour Wrecker Service Triple A Service Halifax, Va. call 476-6722 or 476-6715 Ads 185 got to school Students (and teachers) most any way they could (Continued from Page 184) convenient to them. Com- menting on. freedom, Kenny Word said, “I drove to school everyday because | could, get to school early in the morning and catch up on homework. | got out early and | was able to do anything | wanted without worrying about riding the bus. | guess driving to school gave me a sense of freedom.” Cindy Guthrie said, “Patrica Popek and | took turns driving to school. Arriving at school early gave me a chance to catch up on the gossip.” When Patty Skerl was asked the question “How did you get to school and why?” she answered, ‘I drove to school fast because | never got up in time.” CH RYSLER | Plymouth Many students ‘‘caught’ rides with other students. Holly Neece’s reason for this was, ‘| rode to school with a friend because it was less crowded than riding the bus.” Amanda Farmer said, ‘I rode to school with a friend so | wouldn't have to walk to school.” Wayne Johnson said, “I got to and from school by “bumming” rides. | went to different places each day so | borrowed rides from many people.” Also, there were twenty-five students that drove buses to school, and many more stu- dents were substitute drivers. When Debbie Cook was asked why she drove a bus, she said, “| drove a bus because it was enjoyable. It also paid good.” Dale Henderson commented, Kelly-Wheeler Chrysler Plymouth, Inc. Hwy. 501 129 South Boston, Virginia 24558 Phone: (804) 572-4993 186 Ads “| drove a bus to school because | figured if | had to come why not make money doing it.’ Most of the other stu- dent drivers agreed. A few drove motorcycles to school. Willie Martin said, “I rode a motorcycle to school for it was fun and exciting.” Occasionally students rode bicycles to school. Gerald Goode's reason for riding a bike was he had rather ride a bicycle than a bus and that it was good exercise. Mr. Willie Simmons commented, “I sometimes rode my bicycle because it helped to wake me up in the morning, and it was a good way to relieve tension in the afternoon.” Furthermore, many stu- dents and teachers came to school by walking. This was impossible for those that lived in the county, but it was done by many that lived in the sur- rounding neighborhood of the school. One teacher who also stayed in shape by jogging - walked from her home on Peach Avenue to school which is over two miles. Ms. Vickie Riley said, “I walked to school for exercise and for fun. | was able to organize my thoughts for the day in the time it took me to get to school.” Study hall supervisor Ms. Janet Johnson said, ‘| walked every day for the exercise and to conserve energy and my car.’ Coach Martha Avery said, “I walked to school because | enjoy walk- ing.” Mark Schreffler, -Mollie Robinson and Tamra Overton said that they walked to school because they lived next door. There were many means of traveling for students and teachers, but the most popular was driving or riding the bus. Hall’s Tire Service Highview Body Shop Wilborn Avenue South Boston, Virginia Rt-2 Box 101 B Halifax, Virginia THUNDERBIRD FORD LTD COURIER PICKUP GRANADA MUSTANG II CLUB WAGON MEAN GREAT GOING! SEE ALL THE NEW 1979 FORDS AT... CROWELL MOTOR COMPANY 1426 Wilborn Ave. South Boston, Va. 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THOMASON RIVERDALE OWNER SOUTH BOSTON, VA. 24592 ee ee Chevrolet INSPECTION STATION Inspection required within six months of last inspection month CRAM enter 0. Heer: Ce . = SFA Sa ide ee £ et ea aS eS oataa a SS Good combination. What goes together better than pretty girls and pretty cars. The girls are Robin Irby and JoAnn McDowell. The car is a Chevrolet from T T Motors. T T MOTOR Halifax Rd. | Ads 189 3 10] ) Mies) | 0) 575-5334 Se. Boston V0. o : OOD C5252 YY S585 Always ready. Ronnie Newbill and his father Mr. Carl Newbill pose in front of the wrecker of Newbill’s Body Shop. The shop offers 24 hour service. NEWBILL’S BODY SHOP 1021 Arch St. South Boston, Va. Morris Auto Service Specializes in automatic transmission also high performance transmission work General Repair 17 yrs. experience Travelers Service Station 501 South In Riverdale We want to please you TRIANGLE FORD SALES, INC. scorn SAN 24528 GEORGE R. POOLE President Bus. Phone 376-2733 Sales Manager Res. Phone 376-3307 Gas House Company Self Service Save on Gas Old Halifax Road Thomas H. Owen, Manager HUNT OIL COMPANY South Boston, Va. Bridgeview Exxon At the 304 Bridge in South Boston Your Michelin and Atlas Tire Dealer aor BOLLING CHEVROLET, INC. 501 N. Brookneal, Va. 24528 Russell and R.A. Bolling, owners Home Phone: 804-376-3640 Office Phone: 804-376-3640 can eAnTa TUCK MOTOR FOREIGN PARTS DIV. TUCK ENTERPRISES, INC. SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 24592 PHONE: 572-3040 HWY. 304 Ads 191 Floormats Headling Truck Seats Wayne’s Body Shop ieee yet COVER owner Wayne Newton Rt. 3 Halifax, Va. 24558 Phone: 476-6834 Body Work Repair s]eag jeog s}[9q }Bag Painting Phone: 454-6635 é Seat Covers Door Panels Custom Work Hendricks Auto Repair Francis Oil Service, Inc. General Auto Repair P. O. Box 385 : Brookneal, Virginia Inspection Station 24538 Phone: 376-2788 for all your petroleum needs Clyde A. and Richard Hendricks Guy W. Francis Office: 376-2418 Rt. 4, Nathalie, Va. President Home: 349-3093 PARKWAY EXXON Intersection of Highways 304 360 Farm Bureau Service Agent Riverdale Bi-Rite Intersection of 501 and 58 Scottsburg, Virginia South Boston, Va. Phone: 454-6965 “We offer service and good products.”’ 192 Ads Florists are among the many shops in the Halifax — South Boston area that cater to very special needs Special Services Ginger Burnett, Mike Gregory, Lonnie Moore and Mary Beth Evans examine and admire the lovely plants that can be found at Gregory Florist. as LOSES Gregory's Florist 513 Edmunds Street South Boston, Virginia Ads 193 ALLEN'S DRUG STORE Centerville Shopping Center South Boston, Va. Phone: 575-7733 Jewel Box Diamond Specialists For Over 50 Years 531 MAIN ST. DANVILLE, VA. 24541 STORE PHONE 793-7151 SCOTT HALES. MANAGER CERTIFIED DIAMOND APPRAISER BY THE 3 Gemological Institute of America Hedderly Printing Company Printing, Office, School and Art Supplies Short Street P.O. Box 646 South Boston, Va. 24592 Phone: 572-3577 Since 1931 194 Ads WESTERN AUTO WW nn We'll be good to you! 316 Main Street South Boston, Va. Phone: 572-2371 Automotive, Hardware, Sporting Goods, Electronics, Bicycles, Home Appliances J. C. Howlett Piano Company “Everything Musical” 419 Main Street South Boston, Va. 24592 TE ——eV_—_ LEATHER LOOKS GOOD @ NAME BELTS@ HAND BAGS RIALIOR ® SHERWIN P.O. Box 596 Bus: 376-5380 Brookneal, Va. Home: 349-3914 WILLIAMS H Mill h Our Motto—“Serve With Honesty” noe poe fern qe You are invited to worship with us on Sunday at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, located on Highway 708 in Alton, Va. Ads 195 comonomer ————— TST ta emer i pe tenn Haley’s House of Carpets 217 Main St. South Boston, Va. Melvin Rogers Son Nursery Landscape Contractors Hwy. 58 E South Boston Phone: 572-4558 Community Pharmacy Compliments of Jesse’s Home Boston Drug Co. For Adults Keith Overstreet Boyd Glover 196 Ads South Boston Livestock Market Inc. A Dependable Market Livestock Sales Every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Phone: 572-4218 owners Wayne Cole Stanley Cole 575-7651 572-8240 PE wOLSAIOUSE 612 Wiborn Ave. South Boston, Virginia IHSNC Jim Moore President Attention, grads. You may never have to pay rent if you consult a representative of WARD MOBILE HOMES. Ads 197 Crawford-Garrett-Venable Funeral Home Inc. “Dedicated to Service”’ Office Phone: 476-6357 Res. Phones: 476-6338, 572-3001, 476-2239 721 North Main Street Puryear’s Florist Main Street South Boston, Va. Phone: 572-4936 198 Ads Halifax, Va. 24592 riangle Florist Inc. Floral arrangements for every occasion e@weddings ®@social functions @®church services @funerals esifts we deliver 476-7246 Nights-Sundays S. Main, Halifax, Va. and holidays call 476-2430 MANY MEMORIES ARE MADE AT HALIFAX PHARMACY COFFEE SHOP Main Street Halifax, Virginia Canada Furniture Galleries “Fine Furniture That You Can Afford” 520 Main St. Fender Incorporated 303 Main Street South Boston, Va. 24592 Phone 572-4878 572-3175 Cliff Notes SAT Monatch Research BALDWIN Stevens Music Appliance Co., Inc. Musical Instruments and Appliances by Leading Manufacturers Sales — Service — Parts South Boston, Va. The Book Case Ltd. 605 Wilborn Ave. South Boston, Va. 24592 Phone: 572-8966 CONN-SELMER-BACH Home Appliance Co. Downtown South Boston 572-4255 Home of Fine Furniture Televisions and Appliances White Westinghouse Zenith Bassett Kitchenaid Curtis Mathis South Boston Manufacturing Company 1540 Wilborne Ave. South Boston Virginia Ads 199 Morgan’s Hallmark Card and Gift OWEN’S Carpet and Rug Cleaning ‘You have to see it to believe it.”’ Riverdale Enchanting Betsey Clark designs. Available exclusively from Hallmark! Hupps Mill Plaza South Boston, Va. 24592 Phone: 575-7480 A.R. Via Jewelers Since 1911 HOFFMAN CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTER Dr. J. M. Hoffman, D.C. “A Diamond From 4019 Halifax Road Vias isa Joy Forever!” 200 Ads SOUTH BOSTON, FUNERAL HOME INC. South Boston, Virginia 24592 FoAntiques Highway 5West. SouthBoston, Virginia Open Monday through Caturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Other hours by appointment Halifax Cleaners Phone: 476-7212 Angel Business Machines Business Equipment, Supplies Service Main Street Halifax, Va. Owner Phone 476-2403 Rodney L. Monroe Rudder Photo A Full Service Photo Shop Wedding Stories — Portraits Commercial Custom Photo Lab Main Street Brookneal, Va. 24528 Phone 376-3933 Danny K. Rudder Ads 201 C. B. Center Johnson Regency Craig Indash Radios Arthur Fulmer Stereos Radios Linda Martin, Owner 1300 Wilborn Ave. South Boston, Va. Phone: 572-8311 Service Drug Store Brookneal, Virginia Phone: 376-2379 We maintain a complete family record card system Halifax County Post 8 of the American Legion 202 Ads A TTT 1719 Seymour Drive South Boston, Va. “Where the people make the difference” Comet Cleaners Dry Cleaning Laundry Alterations Carpet Cleaning Formal Wear Rental 912 Wilborn Ave. South Boston, Va. Phone: 575-7005 Kent’s Funeral Service W.A. Kent Sons, Owners 308 Ferry St. South Boston, Va. 24592 Ph one: 572-3961 RIVERDALE GLASS CO. Visit us at our new location on Broad Street South Boston, Virginia The Halifax County Fair Association Presents October 2 — 7 The Conklin Magic Midway Direct from the State Fair Free Fireworks and Grandstand Shows! Appearing this year — Check papers for which night The Original Drifters The Haggar Twins George “Goober” Lindsey Wendy Itolcumbe Jody Miller Students from HCSH have always made up a large part of our service and cooking staffs. We are delighted and proud to have them with us. Wed.-Sun. 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Take out dinners call 572-2217 4028 Halifax Rd., South Boston, Va. 204 Ads Riding, beer, disco, baseball, movies, eating parties, church social, TV, whatever Friday, May 25: a typical night By Susan Hudson On Friday, May 25: a typical Friday night in the Halifax County area. But wait a minute. What is a typical Friday night in Halifax County like? For those who wanted to maoeplaces, there were sporting events, drive-ins, discos, theaters and res- taurants. A popular Friday night hangout among juniors and seniors was Rose’s Beef ‘n’ Pizza. “About 9:30 we went to Rose’s Beef ‘n’ Pizza,” a senior remembered. “We _ stayed there a while, tallking to some friends and drinking beer.” Another senior spent his Fri- day night at Rose’s. ‘My fabulous Friday night started as soon as | could get home and out of the shower,’ he said. “My friends and | went to our favorite hangout, Rose's Beef ‘n’ Pizza.” Yet another senior went to Rose’s Beef ‘n’ Pizza just to see who was there. Later he and a friend went riding around town only to return to Rose's. The most popular sophomore activity was attend- ing the various baseball and softball games throughout the county. A smattering of juniors also went but very few seniors. “Before the game | stood around in the freezing cold wrapped up in a quilt,” said a junior. “During the game, | yelled and screamed my lungs out for my boyfriend’s team.” Another favorite Friday night pastime was disco danc- ing. South Boston’s disco, the Village Inn, was visited by at least one senior. ‘| worked at McDonald's last Friday and went to the Village Inn after work,” he said. One junior dancer preferred the sights and sounds of the Buffalo Springs Inn near Clarksville. “After having a few drinks we decided to go to Buf- falo Springs Inn and shake a leg,’ she recalled adding, “Everyone in the world was there and the band was just great!” Another junior went to the Buffalo Springs Inn but not to dance.” | sat in the smoky recesses of Buffalo Springs Inn drinking a beer in the corner of the building.” Movies were a Friday night favorite too. “Last Friday night my date and | went downtown to see the movie ‘Silver Streak,’ one student said, ‘‘It was really funny.” Other movie fans visited too the fabulous Sinia West Drive- in. “There, with my buddy,” a Sinal Drive-In We get your favorite shows sooner! junior said, “| watched a Burt Reynolds double feature.” Hardee’s and McDonald's entertain the junk food junkies of the area on Friday night while Thomas Long's and the BullPen satisfied steak lovers. In between these extremes (Continued on Page 206) West Theatre Refreshments are always available Tony’s Place Restaurant “He Profits Most Who Serves Best”’ Ernie’s Restaurant Your Choice of Buffet or Menu The Area’s Largest and Finest Fast Service Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of more than 200 Also Plenty of Recreation Route 304 South Boston, Va. Phone (804) 572-2423 Phone 575-7434 Manager Tony Epps Ads 205 Just about everything goes on in Halifax on a Friday night (Continued from Page 205) were Pappa Q’s and the Pizza Hut. Many students had to go to work on Friday night. One junior who claimed to have made 1,000 hamburgers ‘got covered with grease from head to toe’. “I went to work at 4:00,” a student said. “When | got off at 12:00, | was too tired to go out so | went home.” Another student was ‘stuck in the house babysitting, of all things!” “| got harassed by a customer when | pressed the wrong drawer for my cash register,’ a senior lamented. “Then | dropped a chocolate milkshake on the floor.” Other students who didn't FRIENDS FITNESS 206 Ads want to go out for entertain- ment created their own fun. “Last Friday night, nothing else was going on so | decided to have a party at my house,” a junior said. “As more and more people came by we got louder and rowdier until a neighbor eventually called the sheriff's department.” A sophomore had a rather novel idea: “My brother and sister and | played ‘Simon Says’ in the living room to fast music.” Another sophomore “locked all the doors and turned the music up blasting for about three or four hours.” A popular stay-at-home pastime on Friday night was watching television. Most. stu- (Continued on Page 209) The Dairy Dell Hwy. 58, So. Boston “We have the snack you want”’ V failed JOIN TODAY TELEPHONE 572-8909 OR 572-8900 Marshall’s Drive-In : one mile north of Hwy. 304-360 Kentucky Fried Intersection Ch icken Old Fashion Country Cooking “It’s finger licking good” Daily Specials Take Out Orders Ph. 575-7095 South Boston, Va. Mary Rogers — Manager Long’s Drive-In “We Specialize in Curb Service and Plate Lunches”’ Open From: 6:00 A.M. — 10:30 P.M. Monday — Thursday 6:00 A.M. — 12:00 P.M. Friday — Saturday 9:00 A.M. — 9:00 P.M. Sunday Billy Ford — Manager ZIGGY’S RESTAURANT PIZZA Sandwiches — Plate Lunches — Steaks Crescent Restaurant Cafeteria Hwy. 501 Rt. 40 Intersection Eat inside or take out Nathalie, Virginia 24577 Riverdale Phone Phone: 349-7003 South Boston, Va. 572-3646 Ads 207 Von’s Colonial Restaurant Hwy. 58 South Boston, Virginia Owners: Clyde Betty Hudson Patrons Tanner Pannel Grocery Smith Appliance Ednes Beauty Shop Traynhams Carl Turner Bull Pen Steak House Sandy Maria Wright Mrs. Frances Leigh G restuiew exkinord Us Highway 58 Whst Southe dsoaton U: rgt nia Phone: 572-3033 Fine Food since 1948 AUTHENTIC Meer Keoberrarel and 501 North — Riverdale South Boston, Virginia Phone 572-8565 Mrs. Mary Jane Fletcher, owner of Crestview Restaurant, sits down before dinner with her children Wanda, Janice and Donnie. Friday night activities range from cruising to staying at home (Continued from Page 206) dents tuned in “The Dukes of Hazard” and ‘Dallas’. Other students played card games or invited friends over. A few peo- ple even managed to study or do homework! Some special events also occurred on Friday, May 25. McCanless United Methodist Church hosted a Youth Rally for area youth. A senior who at- oe tended said, “We played volleyball and had a cookout. Following this we had the rally.” The senior commented that it was “a great time of fellowship and a whole lot of fun. Instead of constantly party- ing the youth had good clean fun.” The Hi-Y sponsored a trip to Virginia Beach that Friday. A senior who went “almost got picked up,’ but had a great Early start. The Friday night atmosphere begins to hit some students on the way to the buses at 3:10 in the afternoon. time with all the people in the Hi-Y that went. Mrs. Jeanne Sizemore’s voice students gave a recital that night. A few students par- ticipated and attended. “At the recital | sang two songs and got nervous as usual.’ One junior in the audience said, “Everyone was very good. Af- terwards, there was a reception and everyone had a great time!” That about covers Friday night in Halifax County except for a couple of mysterious stu- dents: “What | remember of the night was that we started drinking about six, and from about nine ‘til | got home. | don’t remember what we did.” The senior was even more evasive: I went out at 6:45 and returned at 3:00 a.m.” Ads 209 Fashion conscious students tried the latest styles so they could have the ‘good look’ around school Candies and Kleins By Rhonda Francis Candies. Calvin Klein. La Costa. These were the popular fashions known and worn by fashion conscious students. Kathy West and Holly Neece both said they thought Candies were the biggest fashion but said they didn't particularly like them because they looked un- comfortable. Ginger Burnette said she liked the shoes but not for herself. Even though there were some who didn't like Candies for various reasons there were some who really enjoyed them. Mrs. Janet Johnson said she loved them and that they were very comfortable while Stephanie Carey comment- ed that they were easy to slip on and off. Francis Rebick stated that she liked them very much also. When girls wanted to dress up and dreaded the thought of wearing a dress, they wore Calvin Klein jeans and silky blouses with Candies. Girls liked this look. Sarah Dunavant said she liked the Calvin Klein RIVIERA HAIR jeans because they were dif- ferent and dressy looking. There were days when peo- ple just didn't feel like getting up and getting dressed so those days were the times most students slipped into their jeans or kaki's and a gator shirt with their Docksiders or Nikes and faced the day ahead. There were some students who had to move into the new fashions of Halifax. Mollie Robinson, who moved here from New Jersey, was one. (Continued on page 212) Fashion conscious students Betsy Shelton in Candies, Kleins. FASHIONS Halifax Square Shopping Center South Boston, Va. 24597 Phone: 572-2525 [shop at] | Fullers Daf’s Exclusive men’s and ladies Mens and Ladies Styling 804 -S75-7560 Apparel s — Something Else 1725S SEYMOUR DR. - SO.. BOSTON, VA. 24592 CUSTOM FITTED BRAS SPECIALTY SHOP LADIES FASHION APPAREL Main St. South Boston, VA Phone 572-409 | MILLIE STEELMAN 210 Ads Terry DeShazo in the mandarine Mollie Robinson, not a preppie. Thomas Chappell in his own Wanda Slayton in a “‘dressy”’ top. collar. Shoe Styles. As Sharon Gentry shows Mary Beth Evans one shoe style, Ginger Burnett examines another one. designs. eee eee ea YRROe ee ee oe ee a ee McCollum-Ferrell in downtown South best. Guys find good values in Boston is a favorite shopping shoes there also. Pappagallo and place for girls who want the Bass are two brand names carried. McCollum-Ferrell Downtown South Boston, Danville, Martinsville, Roanoke Ads 211 Beauty shops feature latest styles for guys and girls (Continued from page 210) Mollie said that one of her biggest worries was that she was afraid her wardrobe that had been perfectly acceptable in New Jersey would not fit in at all in Halifax. , She commented that she was not ready for the ‘prep’ look, La Costa shirts, Docksiders, and khaki pants which were not part of the stan- dard apparel in New Jersey. The fashion there was more the “hippie” look said Mollie. Her wardrobe consisted of pea- sant blouses, silver jewelry and India imports. The hair styles were basically the same she said. The hair styles at Halifax ranged from long to short and straight to curley. Most people had the short blow dry cuts. Body waves and permanents were really big and “Farrah Fawcett” was gone. The ma- jority of the boys wore their hair short and had it feathered back. There were lots of styles for the girls but boys were fashion conscious also. There were the guys who liked to dress up and there were guys who just put on whatever they picked up first. Terry DeShazo said he thought the biggest fashion for men were the pointed toe shoes better known as Piere Cardin shoes. The mandarine collar was another big fashion, he commented, and he said he liked both of these fashions because they were “cool” and were very unique. Another fashion for the boys was Chinese collar shirts and baggy pants. Thomas Chappell commen- ted that he liked those styles Ann Tyler Edmunds and her add-a-bead necklace. Brookneal Dept. Store Formal Rentals Available Box 150 Brookneal, VA 24528 212 Ads very much. Thomas dressed to these styles most every day. He also thought double breasted suits and skinny ties were fashionable. Thomas wore fashionable clothes because he liked them very much. He (Continued on page 215) Sale Knitting _ Sale Knitting is a Tultex Company “It’s your head that keeps me clicking.” CHRIS’ BEAUTY SHOP Cowford Road Halifax, VA 24558 Phone: 476-6617 or 476-2062 Cunningham’s Beauty and Barber Shop 205 South Main Street South Boston, VA 24592 Cato Your Friendly Store “Fashions at Moderate Prices” fl ELEN’S LTD. é a Pleasing you...pleases us! - Zi See pee, op Centerville Shopping magi Smart Fashionable Hair Styling Center Wig Service Available eed peed 572-6695 South Boston, Virginia ani betel Centerville Hair Designs. For the Designs downstairs in the are experienced and creative in latest hair style done to Centerville Office Building. Betty hair styling. They also cut and perfection, visit Centerville Hair Lou Crews and Frances Throckmorton style gentlemen’s hair. Ads 213 Aba: Beauty Sain 449 Short Street South Boston, Virginia 24592 phone 572-8086 Nancy Lowery — owner-operator Becky Hutcherson — operator Shelly Hatcher — operator Janice McKinney — operator Now It’s Your Turn To Be Beautiful MERLE NORMAN The Place for the Custom Face Halifax Square Shopping Center Venable’s Barber Junior Department. Tops, skirts, shorts and pants, all by Bobbie | Sho Brooks, are featured at Leggett of South Boston. Salesperson Wanda | Boulden examines the lovely sports clothes so she will be familiar | with her stock. Halifax, Va. Leggett 502-516 Wilborn Ave. EDDIE'S Shoe Shop South Boston, VA 1025 Arch Street . South Boston 214 Ads Jeans, T-shirts, Sports Clothes Palmer’s Tailor Shop And Tuxedo Rental Service Suits and Dressmaking Alterations Remodeling 924 Wilborn Avenue South Boston, VA Phone Ost 220 Denim Den Fashion Jean’s and Levi's Route 2 Halifax, VA are the favorites for school wear (Continued from page 212) got most of his ideas from magazines such as ‘Gen- tlemen’s Quartly’’ and Menswear.” Also he got ideas from the TV show “Soul Train.” Thomas also made up many of his fashions on his own, adding that old fashion clothes are fashionable if you fix them up to look nice on you. Leather jackets and add-a- bead necklaces were fashionable with students. Boys and girls both enjoyed leather jackets. Stephanie Carey commented on the add- a-bead necklaces saying she liked them because you could wear them with anything and you could remember who gave you each bead and for what oc- casion. Fashions blended into the big fads of the year such as discos. They seemed to take students off the roads and on the dance floors. They were where students could get dressed up and have a good time. The Bull Pen, Buffalo Springs Inn, Village Inn, J.J.’s and Night Fever were some of the disco’s that provided great entertainment for students in the area. Penny Canada wears a terry rugby shirt. Discoing was the weekend fad but there were the ordinary school day fads such as early morning talking, sharing jokes and laughing together in the lobby. Cliques always gathered in the same place each day and strangers were not allowed on their turf. There were other places friends gathered in the morning such as in front of Miss Ferguson’s door. Judy Ray, Nancy Sydnor and Patricia Hubbard usually talked here in the mornings until Miss Ferguson ran them away. Often as students walked down the halls or outside they found many people with their own radios and tape players. Cheryl Chandler said that lots of people brought these to school so they could dance any spare moment. Tony Reeves in the popular T-shirt. Ads 215 Local industries and businesses offer help after graduation For future use By Laura Abenes Most seniors have decided what they are going to do with the rest of their lives. At this point 33 percent will go directly into the workforce, 30 percent will go to a four year college, 19 percent will go to a two year college, and seven percent will go into the military. Some seniors have planned careers, while others are still not sure what they will be studying in school next year. Of course there always are people who know exactly what life holds for them. “| plan to join the air force,” states Martha Diane Hargrove. “| have been looking forward to it for a long time. | want to make something of my life, and | really did not want to go to college. | decided to join the military the first part of the year. They can't take me till August though. I'll go to Texas for basic training. | have signed up for four years and if | like it, I'll stay longer.” Mike Wood is also going to join the air force. “I can learn a Amr? FORCG ve great ‘ of life. Martha Hargrove 216 Ads lot and get a good education in the air force in my three year tour of duty.” Mike plans to make the air force his career but he feels that if by chance he doesn't like it, he can get out. He will become a security specialist and eventually train in the air traffic control program. Sharon Gentry asserts, ‘| plan to move out of Virginia within the next ten years. | plan to remain working at McCollum-Ferrell. Also | hope to be a part time student at Danville Community College where | would like to major in business management. Other plans will be made after | have reached these goals.” “IT plan to enroll in Mary Washington College,’ says Rosemary Eudy, ‘and | plan to stay there at least four years. My major is still undecided, but it might have something to do with history or computers. | plan to spend my summers at home working on my parents’ farm.” Lawson Younger plans to Michael Wood continue farming. “| have far- med all my life; it’s the only real career I've ever thought about. | think that being a farmer is one of the best occupations there is today.” Happy Patterson states, ‘| plan to work mostly. I'm tired of school, so | don't plan to go to college. I'm sort of thinking about the military. That's an easy job; everything is paid for!” “| plan to attend Piedmont Technical Institute this fall and buy a bike to tour this sum- mer,” says Chris Morris. Jean Lanham asserts, “I! plan to get a full time job and get married in June. | hope to have a prosperous and happy, long life.” Lisa Bowers says ‘| plan to go to Longwood College and major in speech pathology because | enjoy talking to others, and | feel that good speech is necessary in life. | hope to continue my singing, acting and painting.” “| will attend the University of Virginia in the fall,’ states Debra Barksdale. ‘“! am plann- ing to major in registered nurs- ing. | may stay in Halifax County to work because | prefer small towns and cities.” “| plan to enroll in DCC for at least one year, and maybe transfer to Virginia Tech. I plan to become an accountant. My summers will be spent home probably working,’ says Michael Cabaniss. “| plan to go to Virginia Un- ion University in Richmond,” states Elmer Banks. “| will try out for the football team in August. If | don’t make it (which | know I will) I plan to get deep into my books. Also for my social life, | will be out at most of the discoes in Rich- (Continued on page 219) Hillcrest Plumbing Company Electric Plumbing heating Floyd J. Elliott proprietor Riverdale, South Boston, Va. Phone: 572-4220 Snell Insurance Agency General Insurance Main Street P.O. Box 490 Brookneal, VA 24528 phone: 376-2674 Westinghouse Electric Corporation South Boston Division Serving and growing with South Boston and Halifax County for over ten years Designers and manufacturers of quality built Small Power Transformers 218 Ads SOUTH BOSTON BANK OLD NEIGHBORS WITH NEW IDEAS ABOUT BANKING SOUTH BOSTON e CENTERVILLE @ HUPPS MILL PLAZA Member FDIC Mutual Savings and Loan Association of Virginia South Boston Halifax Office: U.S. 501 at Centerville Montgomery Catalog Sales Agency in South Boston, VA 575-7901 Brookneal, VA 376-2778 Order the easy way Hwy. South Boston, VA 24592 (Continued from page 217) mond. My major in college will be computer science, which is a very good field since everything is run by them now. But most of all, | plan to have fun. | may return to Halifax once in a while!’ Sylvia Delaware says, “I plan to go to work after | graduate, I'm not sure what kind, and | plan to wait awhile before | go into a special field.” Kelly Bomar states, “I’m planning to go to DCC in a drafting and designing program. | plan to get a good job and get married to Melanie Blankenship.” “Im going to go to work af- ter graduation and then get married to Kelly Bomar,” said Melanie Blankenship. “I plan to attend Averett Climate Control Inc. Mechanical Contractors Sab Banking institutes could be the source for home loans in the future College and major in medical techology. | hope to work in Danville Memorial Hospital,” Cindy Reeves said. Otis Owen states, “I’m very grateful to the VICA Club for in- troducing me into the field of dental technology. It is the best job I've ever had and | plan to continue with it as long as possible. There are so many great opportunities related to this type of work. | work at the Haislip Dental Lab and the peo- ple there are just tremendous to work with.” There are other students who know what careers they plan for their lives, such as, Kurt Lambrecht plans to become a nuclear engineer, Monty Epps, a biologist; Cindy Adkins, a fashion designer; Tyree Greene, a physician; CITY COAL and CRATING CO. Specialized Wood Products Crates Pallets Containers Railroad Ave. at H W R.R. Station Phone 572-4692 South Boston VA, 24592 Otis Owen Kathy West, a certified public accountant and John Carter an engineer. Rosemary Eudy Ads 219 Job openings, insurance CAVANAUGH INSURANCE needs are in future plans AGENCY Planters Independent Whses. No. 962 The best place to sell your tobacco in South Boston, VA 24592 YOUR’ j [aes Insurance Complete Insurance Service 220 Ads Robert Coleman [PIA } Southfax Insurance Agency, Inc. South Boston, VA 572-8931 Complete Insurance Service Centerville P. O. Box 279 South Boston, Va. 24592 BOSTON LUMBER CO. HOME CENTER Highway 58 West South Boston, VA 24592 Gilmer Meeler pfpsets EAS) : CR ANCE xot Bryant Whitt Auto, Home, Fire Business, Life Crop, Hospital Brookneal, VA 376-2710 Chatham, VA 432-1003 Burlington loves 4 Good CAUCATION 222 Ads rthest thin Maybe you and money hardly know each other these days. So choosing a good bank seems like no big problem. But it won't be long before you'll be making and managing money like everybody else. Maybe a lot more money than you imagine now. And what a bank can do to help will be pretty important. At United Virginia, we know just how important you're going to be. So we'd like to be helpful right now. We'll set you up with a checking account and a savings account if you can swing it. g from your mind. And we'll do our best to help you solve any money manage- ment problems. Just because you're not making a lot of money now, don't think we're not interested. The way we figure it, you're already a part of our future plans. And if we're going to deserve your business later, we'd like to start earning it now. United Virginia Bank UV. United Virginia Bank Citizens of South Boston. Member F.D.LC. Halifax County, South Boston businesses are interested in the future concerns of students H.E. Hudson, Jr. Jerry Canada Insurance Advisors Virginia Farm Bureau Mut. Ins. Co. Early Settlers Insurance Company Southern Farm Bureau Life Ins. Co. Office: 804-572-4529 = ole SPAULDING EQUIPMENT CO., INC. P. O. Box 512 Hwy. 360E South Boston, Va. 24592 Phone: 735-8161 We sell the farm equipment you need Ray Turner, Jr. Rt 2Box 716 Halifax, VA 24558 F § NATIONWIDE . B INSURANCE Phone 572-2677 W.B. Caldwell Company Realtors — Auctioneers — Appraisers W.B. Caldwell 438 Third Street owner Res. 575-7283 South Boston, VA 24592 Halifax Paving Co. Hwy. 501 Halifax, Va. tennis courts — roads — playgrounds — parking areas — driveways — streets — engineering services call “Jack” for pre-engineered residential paving Jack Dunavant — owner professional engineer Phone: 476-7372 if no answer cal! — 476-6648 Ads 223 Realtors, insurance and Cokes are, surely, in the student’s future Burton ! and | Puckett : e% pesneraers ay a | Liquid Fertilizer | Insurance ff |AGENT SERVES YOU FIRST Seed | Chemicals I} Welcome to | Scottsburg, ae Virginia The Insurance Sto ® “hi D. WAYNE SMART Phone: JORDAN WILSON, Ine. President ESTABLISHED 18682 454-6445 549 N. Main St. Office: 572- South Boston, VA 24592 ice: 572-3957 What 1 Crawford ex is Gre. | REALTOR ° A Prog ressive REALTOR Halifax Square Shopping Center 572-8971 224 Ads Senior cheerleaders enjoying a Mary Beth Evans, Wanda McCargo, Coke after a Wednesday afternoon Kelly Nichols and Brenda practice are Annette Saunders, Burkholder. Coke is good anytime. Coke adds life to... high school memories Enjoy CZ Trade-mark ®) Coca-Cola and “Coke” are registered trade-marks which identify the same product of The Coca-Cola Company. Ads 225 WE’RE THE NEIGHBORHOOD PROFESSIONALS Carolyn Talbott 476-2307 Contuy, Eliiah Lacks 575-5474 Sharon Wilborn 572-3622 21 Harrell Ford 476-2307 Teen 4 | Nookie Green 572-2471 Century 21 South Boston Real Estate, Inc. Lake Real Estate 1401 Wilborn Avenue Virginia Avenue South Boston, VA Clarksville, Virginia (804) 572-2120 (804) 374-2151 Each office is independently owned and operated. Champion J. E. Burton Building Products | | Construction | Co., Inc. Division of Champion International 220 Webster St. Corporation South Boston, Va. 24592 Hwy. 304 Phone: South Boston, Va. 572-2918 Phone: 572-4971 226 Ads MASSEY-FERGUSON - HOMELITE Future plans may call for these businesses G Eric R. Arthur H — ’ S ome Car Ward s CalS Life — Health — Business Hupps Mill Plaza Equipment P.O. Box 886 Satisfaction Guaranteed Inc. or Your Money Back South Boston, VA 24502 Centerville Shopping Center Phone: (804) 572-3636 4109 Halifax Road Phone: 572-2951 for convenience Res: (804) 572-8454 South Boston, VA 24592 shopping at your home. Carl H. Ward President NATIONWIDE All major appliances and home re Phone | | INSURANCE Business: 572-3906 improvement merchandise professionally installed. Home: 572-3227 FIDELITY AMERICAN BANK.. HALIFAX Serving you in Halifax and Centerville “Your future is our future” Ads 227 . WAYNE T. SEAMSTER Fertilizer, Chemicals, Custom Work Smith-Douglas Representative Phone: 454-6755 Route 2 Box 385 Scottsburg, VA 24589 Spencer Lumber Company, Inc. P.O) Box®220 Halifax, VA 24558 Phone 476-6563 228 Ads John W. Daniel Company Inc. Danville, Virginia “We built the new Halifax County High School” When you select or build your future home Some of these people will be able to help GREEN AUCTION REALTY CO., INC. Buy, Sell or Trade Auctioneers-Appraisers ‘List Your Property With Us”’ Call Donnie G. Green or Jack O. Cole Mel Stevens Robert Smart Call 575-7924 Love Shop Office Building South Boston, VA Southern Sur Your Paint and Decorating Center 1731 Seymour Drive South Boston, VA 24592 Phone 474-7007 Ads 229 Index runs from Abba to Mr. A Abba, Mark 152 Abbott, Felicia 126,134,27 Abenes, Laura 126,22,34 Adams, Annette 162 Adams, Benjie 80,81 Adams, Miss Donna 114 Adkins, Cynthia 126 Addams, Willie 103 Adkins, Douglas 162 Akers, Mrs. Freeda 114 Albertson, Robert 162 Albright, Mr. Jim 114 Albright, Mrs. Wanda 114 Alderson, Edward 126 Alderson, Harvey 162 Alderson, Sandra 162 Allen, Barbara 152 Allen, Janice 152,154,95, 97 Allen, Joyce 152,154,40 Allen, Keith 162 Allen, Kimberly 152.97,4 Allen, Stephen 162 Allen, Tammy 152,106 Allen, Walter 126,99 Allnutt, Robert 162 Anderson, Angel 162 Anderson, Craig 162,77 Anderson, Deborah 152,174 Anderson, Donna 162 Anderson, Mr. George 114 Anderson, Jackson 126 Anderson, Jerry 126 Anderson, John 126 Anderson, Katherine 126,43,48 Anderson, Kathy 22 Anderson, Kimberly 126 Anderson, Steven 126 Anderson, Thomas 162 Anderson, Timothy 126 Andrews, Sharon 152 Angelo, Mr. Mike 91,11,115, 114 Arthur, Daphne 152 Ashenfelter, Sandra 162 Ashenfelter, Tamara 126 Atkins, Angela 162 Avery, Mrs. Martha 100,101, 105,114 Ayres, Deborah 152 B Baber, Carla 162 Bagby, Randy 152 Bailey, Derek 162,92 Bailey, Doreen 126 Bailey, Sherry 152,31 230 Index Ballou, Mrs. Corlys 114 Ballou, Edward 152,77,103 Ballou, Regina 126 Ballou, William 162 Bandy, Stephen 126,127,147, 30,46, 103 Bane, Charles 162 Banks, Dawn 154 Banks, Donna 152,154 Banks, Elmer 126,75,77, 103 Banks, Robert 126,89 Barber, Ricky 162 Barbour, Barbara 126 Barbour, Vickie 162,47 Barbour, Vicky 152 Barczak, Mr. Jim 114,89 Barden, Holly 126,29,33,46, 105 Barksdale, Albert 152 Barksdale, Arnold 162 Barksdale, Brenda 162 Barksdale, Calvin 162,103 Barksdale, Charles 162,24,25 Barksdale, Dale 126 Barksdale, Daniel 162 Barksdale, David 126 Barksdale, Debra 126 Barksdale, George 152,115 Barksdale, James 38 Barksdale, Mary 162 Barksdale, Mary 152 Barksdale, Michael 162 Barksdale, Michael J. 126 Barksdale, Patty 152 Barksdale, Phillip 162 Barksdale, Robert 127 Barksdale, Rosa 152 Barksdale, Ruth 152 Barksdale, Sondra 152 Barksdale, Velvet 162 Bass, Lawrence 127 Bass, Sheila 162 Bates, Andre 91, 92 Bates, Daniel 127 Bates, Larry 152,103 Bates, Robert 162 Bates, Valene 105 Beard, Roberta 152 Beard, Sophia 127 Bell, Freddie 163,77 Berkley, Nathan 75,77 Bernard, Robert 127 Best, Mrs. Rita 114 Betterton, Penny 127 Beverly, Hope 127 Black, Anthony 163,77 Black, Frederick 127,100,101 Black, Tony 87 Blankenship, Melanie 127,39 Blanks, Hampton 163 Blanks, Robert 88 Blanks, Sherri 163 101,100 Blackwell, Lawrence 138 Blount, Edward 127,137,42 Bohannon, Mr. Andrew 114 Bohannon, Mr. Archie 114 Bomar, Kelly 127 Bomar, Mark 152 Bomar, Pamela 152 Bomar, Terry 152 Bomar, Timothy 152,87 Bomar, Vanessa 127 Bostick, Cherri 163,97 Bostick, Cheryl 147,25,105 Boswell, Betty 163 Boulden, Michele 163 Boulden, Wanda 216,31 Bowen, Clara 152 Bowen, Donnie 152 Bowen, James 163 Bowen, Jon 152,34 Bowen, Laura 152 Bowen, Warren 163 Bowers, Lisa 127,24 Bowes, Billy 163 Bowes, Charlene 152,39 Bowes, Shelia 152 Bowling, Lora 163 Bowman, Joyce 152,45 Bowman, Julie 163 Bowman, Michael 127,77,81 Boyd, Carolyn 152 Boyd, Cathy 163 Patrons Mr. Mrs. James J. Hamilton Mr. Mrs. Weldon Shelton Mr. Mrs. Bill Miller Mr. Mrs. James Rebick Lowery’s Income Tax and Bookeeping Service Mrs. Jo Ann Gordon Mr. Mrs. James Dunavant Mr. Mrs. Akra Daniel Blackstock, Kimberly 152,153, Boyd, Gayle 152 Boyd, Martha 152 Boyd, Rhonda 163 Boyd, Sandra 152 Boyd, Teresa 163 Brade, Mrs. Elizabeth 115 Brade, Mrs, Elodia 115 Bradley, Agnes 127 Bradley, Daphne 163 Bradley, Keith 152 Bradley, Ledon 128,103 Bradley, Lisa 128 Bradshaw, Kelly 50,31,152 Bradsher, Bernard 163 Bradsher, Beverly 152 Brame, Gary 152 Brandon, Alonzo 163,169,6, 92,93 Brandon, Douglas 128 Brandon, James 163 Zook Brandon, Elbert 152 Brandon, Eric 99 Brandon, James 163 Brandon, Jane 152,153,3,40 Brandon, Jean 128,14 Brandon, Mark 152 Brandon, Portia 152 Brandon, Sheila 152 Branscome, Charlie 163 Breeden, Miss Mary 125 Breedlove, Larry D, 152 Briley, Alan D. 152,89 Britton, Aaron L. 163 Britton, William A. 163 Brizendine, Pamela 152 Brockenbury, Diana 163 Brooks, Debra Ann 128,39 Brooks, Diane M. 163 Brooks, Jennifer A. 163 Brooks, Joyce A. 152 W. O. Nichols Brother General Hardware Furniture Antiques Clover, Va. Phone: 454-7119 Best wishes, seniors from your plumbing and electric supplier King Supply, Inc. Highway 304 South Boston, Va. Phone: 572-2997 Brooks, Miss Mary 115 Brooks, Michael 152 Brooks, Michael A. 163 Brown, Carolyn L. 152 Brown, Derek L. 152 Brown, Dirk L. 128,38,24,26 Brown, Joan A. 152 Brown, Mr. Larry 115 Brown, Sarah C. 128,149,18,32 Brown, Stacy E. 128,130,37 Bruce, Fay O. 128 Bruce, Sygrid S. 163,21 Bumpass, Belinda A. 129 Burch, Marvin 129,103 Burkholder, Brenda 129,22,231 Burnette, Virginia 152,213,183 Burns, Angela 152,105 Burns, Cindy 152,11 Burton, Charles A. 163 Burton, Elaine M. 152 Burton, Mr. James 115 Burton, Mary E. 163 Burton, Pamela K. 129 Burton, William B. 129 Burwell, Mr. Frank 115 Butler, Deborah J. 163 Butler, Steven C. 152,43,24 Byrd, James K. 129 Byrd, Jamie H. 163 Caddle, Albert 37 Caddle, Larry Leon 163 Cage, Mrs. Bessie 116 Cage, Mr. Charlie 116 Cage, Hester Lee 163 Camden, David 129 Campbell, Ernest 152 Canada, Cheryl 153 Canada, Kelvin 153 Canada, Penny 217 Canada, Virginia 153 Cannon, Regina 163 Carden, Connie 163 Carden, George 163 Carden, James 163 Carden, Milton 129,103 Carden, Sharon 163 Carden, Wilma 153 Cardwell, Brenda 129 Carey, Patrick 163,89,88 Carey, Stephanie 129,95,97 Carmichael, Harold 163,45 Carr, Cheryl 153 Carr, Gladys 153 Carr, Hugh 3,14,152,153 Carr, James 129 Carr, Rita 153 Carrington, Beverly 153,108 Carrington, Herman 153 Carrington, James 163 Carrington, Janice 153 Carrington, Suzzett 163 Carter, Brenda 153 Carter, Delilah 129 Carter, Elizabeth 163 Carter, Holt 163 Carter, John 129 Carter, Kay 153 Carter, Kip 153,14 Carter, Robert 153,89,19 Carter, Mrs. Virginia 125 Cassada, Thomas 153 Chaffin, Mr. Frank 111 Chalkley, Lydia 129,44 Chambers, Keith 91 Chambers, William 129,78,79, 81 Chandler, Cheryl 153 Chandler, Della 163 Chandler, Joseph 163 Chandler, Juanita 154 Chandler, Michelle 129,108 Chandler, Nina 153 Chandler, Shernita 154 Chaney, Mary 153 Chaney, Tony 163 Chappell, Angela 153 Chappell, Becky 153 Chappell, David 153 Chappell, Dr. George 110 Chappell, LeDon 129 Chappell, Michael 129 Chappell, Nancy 163 Chappell, Pearila 153,95,94 Chappell, Shelia 163,95 Chappell, Thomas 213,15 Chappell, Wendy 153 Cheatham, Thomas 163,41,103 Cheek, Cathy 129 Cheek, Charles 129,79,81 Cheeks, Christopher 163,92,24 Childress, Leroy 163,91 Childress, Paedra 129,13 Childrey, Mr. Garland 110 Church, Anita 129 Church, Pamela 163 Church, Tammy 129 Clairborne, Venesse 153 Clardy, Mr. Ben 116 Clardy, Mrs, Ellen 116 Clark, Barbara 153 Clark, Dale Monroe 163 Clark, Dennis G. 163 Clark, Dennise 45 Clark, Eddie 91 Clark, Gregory L. 129 Clark, Kim Yvette 163,95 Clark, Mr. Larry 112,12 Clark, Lois Dianne 129 Clark, Mary Ellen 153 Clark, Robin 154,24 Clarke, Todd Alan 163 Clauden, Floyd Lee 164 Clauden, Mary S. 129 Clauden, Sylvia Diane 154 Claughton, Brenda Lee 129 Claughton, Steve A. 164 Clay, Elizabeth Ann 164 Clayton, James M. 164 Clem, Troy Glen 154 Clements, Carolyn E. 129 Clements, Debra L. 164 Clements, Donald A. 164 Clements, Martha L. 154,24 Coates, Marilyn K. 164 Cochran, Mrs. Ann 44,97,116 Cole, Deborah Gail 154,106 Cole, Debra Joyce 154 Cole, George Stover 164 Cole, Janey Marie 164 Cole, Kenneth Wayne 130 Cole, Michael E. 154 Cole, Michael H. 164,33 Cole, Ronnie B. 130 Cole, Scott 154 Cole, Sharon Rae 164 Cole, Sheila 163 Cole, Terry 18,103 Coleman, Alice J. 130,154 Coleman, Alice Y. 130 Coleman, Betty B. 130 Coleman, Brenda G. 154 Coleman, Donald D. 154,95 Coleman, Donna N. 154,94 Coleman, Dwight L. 154 Coleman, Gregory S. 164 Coleman, Gregory T. 130 Coleman, Mrs. Helen 116 Coleman, Stanley E. 164 Coles, Barbara C. 164 Coles, Carolyn E. 154 Coleman, Janice F. 130 Coleman, Kathy M, 130 Coleman, Pamela M. 130 Coleman, Sheila Ann 164 Coleman, Shirley T. 130 Coles, Curtis L. 130 Coles, Rosco 91 Coles, Terence A. 164,91,90 Collie, Dwayne E. 130 Collins, Dorothy M. 164 Comer, Delores Ann 164 Comer, Doyle T. 154 Commer, Valerie H. 154 Compton, Shawna F. 154 Conner, Mrs. Ann 166,122 Conner, David W. 164 Conner, Deborah D. 130 Conner, Gary R. 130 Conner, Jeffery D. 164 Conner, Katherine 154 Conner, Kenneth O. 154 Conner, Kenneth W. 164 Conner, Mrs. Nancy 116 Conner, Roberta A. 154 Conner, Teresa Dale 154 Connor, Tim 81 Connor, William C. 154,78 Cook, Charles A. 154 Cook, Angela Welby 164 Cook, Deborah Lynn 154 Cook, Hazel E. 154 Cook, Patty Ann 130 Coon, Deborah Ann 130 Copper, Tanya A. 164,95 Cordova, Thomas J. 154 Cothran, Mrs. Ashby 2 4,116 Cousar, Patricia D. 131 Cousins, Michael L. 154 Cousins, Ricky G. 131 Covington, Luther J, 131 Covington, Michael 155 Covington, Thomas 155 Cowell, Valerie D. 155 Crawley, Shirley M. 155 Crews, Betty Lou 215 Crews, Connie P. 155 Crews, Cynthia M. 164 Crews, Joyce Mae 131 Crews, Kimberly Ann 164 Crews, May W. 155 Crews, Norma Jean 95,97 Crews, Patricia Ann 155 Crews, Paul Junior 164 Crews, Robin M. 155,5 Crews, Susan Jean 131,39 Crews, Tommy 164,92 Crews, Tommy F. 164,77 Crews, Wayne 164 Crews, Jr. William 155,76,77 Crews, Yevette M. 131 Crittenden, Mr. John 77,116 Crouch, Raymond Earl 155 Crowder, Bonnie G. 131 Crowder, Chancie B. 131,46,98, 103 Crowder, Louis P. 105 Crowder, Mrs. Thelma 116 Cabaniss, Dolores C. 152 Cabaniss, Michael C. 129 D Dance, Angela 155,40,101, 100,105 Daniel Clark 164,45 Daniel, Denise 131 Daniel, Fletcher 131 Daniel, Gordon 155,99 Daniel, Kenneth 131 Daniel, Lisa 131 Daniel, Martin 155 Daniel, Myra 164 Daniel, Steve 164,91,103 Daniel, Mrs. Willie 116 Daniels, Mrs. Tammy 116 Darden, James 131 Darden, Perry 155,24,103 Davenport, Edward 77,103 Davidson, Michelle 33 Davidson, Sharon 164 Davis, Arnie 164 Davis, Becky 155 Davis, Beth 164,172 Davis, Bonetta 131 Davis, Don Lee 164 Davis, Donna 155 Davis, Donna Lynn 131 Davis, Edna 132 Davis, Hampton Davis, John 164 Davis, Kimberly 132 Davis, Mary 164 Davis, Patricia M. 132 Davis, Mr. Patrick 116 Davis, Ruth L. 164 Davis, Sharon E. 155 Davis, Vernon N. 164 Dawson, David C. 155 Dawson, Dwayne 164 Dawson, Miss Mickie 125 Dawson, Robin L. 164 Day, Kenneth E. 164,155,87 Dean, Jenny A. 155,33 DeCarmen, Linda M. 164,101,100 Delaware, Sylvia M. 132 DeShazo, Terry R. 132,139,213 Dickerson, Vickie 43 Dillard, Donald A. 155,41 Dillard, Jerome D. 132,79,80, 81,47 Dillon, Mark E. 132 Dillow, Todd H. 155,77,87 Dismuke, Dennis J. 155,87 Dismuke, Patricia A. 155 Dismuke, Wanda G. 164,95,96 Dix, William H. 155 Dixon, Alma J. 132 Dixon, Audrey D. 164 Dixon, Daryl A. 155 Dixon, David W. 164 Dixon, Donna J. 132,38,24, 46 Dixon, James L. 164 Dixon, Joseph E. 155 Dixon, Joyce A. 155 Dixon, Kenneth 99 Dixon, Veria A. 132 Dixon, Vickie G. 155 Dixon, Wanda 164 Dodson, Debbie G. 165 Duffey, Sheila D. 132 Duffey, Vickie L. 155 Duffie, James C. 155,87 Dunavant, James 165,106 Dunavant, Helen S. 132,36 Dunavant, Sarah G. 155 Dunaway, Cecil B. 165 Dunaway, Donna R. 155 Dunaway, Robin K. 155 Dunkley, Bonnie M. 132 Dunn, Mary Katherine 132 Dyer, Mr. Elvin, 116 Dyer, Sheila M. 164 E Eanes, Sabra L. 165 Eanes, Teresa G. 155 Easley, Jennifer V. 165 Easley, Linda D. 165 Easley, Linda G. 165 Easley, Madeline M. 132 Index 231 | faculty members are in in Easley, Michael A. 155,103 Easley, Sebrena A. 165 Edmonds, Charles 165 Edmonds, Deborah R. 155 Edmonds, Dwayne E. 165 Edmonds, Kathryn M. 165 Edmonds, Kay 165 Edmonds, Lawrence 132 Edmonds, Pamela J. 165 Edmonds, Peggy A. 155 Edmondson, Bernice 155 Edmondson, Brenda M. 165,45 Edmondson, Deborah 165 Edmondson, Faye M. 155 Edmondson, Mary L. 155 Edmondson, William L. 132 Edmunds, Ann Tyler 132,214 Edmunds, Cheryl R. 165 Edmunds, Hallie M. 132 Edmunds, Janet C. 155,25,105 Edmunds, Jeffrey 132 Edmunds, John 132 Edmunds, Paul C. 165,106 Edmunds, Venus 133 Edmunds, Willie A. 155 Edwards, Dwayne 91 Eldridge, Kim C. 165 Elliott, Bruce D. 165 Elliott, Glenda A. 133 Elliott, Kenneth C. 155 Elliott, Melissa G. 133 Elliott, Robin D. 165 Ellis, Mrs. Sarah 125 Epps, Kenneth T. 155,77 Epps, Louis M. 133 Epps, Tammy J. 165 Epps, Wanda G. 165 Eudy, Rosemary 133,225 Evans, Kimberly G. 165,101, 106,100 Evans, Mary Beth 133,183,213, 231 Evans, Nathaniel E. 165,166, 103 Evans, Teresa F. 165 Ewell, Carol M. 155 Ewell, Joyce M. 155 Ewell, Penny M. 16 EB Faison, Lisa E. 155 Fallen, Queen Elizabeth 133, 155 Fallen, Ralph C. 165 Fallen, Terry 97 Falls, Mrs. Sonya 116 Farley, James K. 165 Farley, Tammy 133 Farmer, Amanda Y. 133,136,30, 46,94,95,97 232 Index Farmer, Edgar E. 166,103 Farmer, Jimmy 166 Farmer, Lisa M, 166,105 Farmer, Malma Timmy 133 Farmer, Rhonda Dale 133 Farmer, Wanda Gail 166 Farrar, Caroline E. 133 Farrar, Janice M. 133 Farrar, Jeffrey W. 133,106 Faulkner, Charlene 166 Faulkner, Constance 166 Faulkner, Dorothy A. 166 Faulkner, Jacquelin 166,95 Faulkner, Nanette 133 Fears, Janice Faye 134 Featherston, Doris 155 Ferguson, Cheryl 134 Ferguson, Miss Cheryl 94,95, 97,116 Ferguson, Jimmie K. 166 Ferguson, Kathy J. 166 Ferguson, Lowell T. 134,19,46 Ferguson, Sheryl 134 Ferrell, Angela D. 166 Ferrell, Brenda Lee 155 Ferrell, Fletcher M. 103 Ferrell, Gwendolyn 134 Ferrell, Harvey B. 166 Ferrell, Herbert E. 134,77, 103 Ferrell, Lawrence E. 166,93, 92,91,90,5 Ferrell, Margaret 155 Ferrell, Vernie D. 134 Finch, Troy Anthony 134 Fisher, Anthony F. 166 Fisher, Charlotte K. 155,97 Fisher, Randy E. 166 Fisher, Mrs. Ruth 117 Fisher, Sherry L. 166 Fitz, Mr. Richard 117,121 Fitzgerald, James A. 92,93 Fletcher, Brenda L. 134,150 Fletcher, Janis L. 166,45 Fletcher, Mrs. Mary 117 Fountain, Robert R. 155 Ford, Miss Mar gie 117 Fox, Anne Elizabeth 166 Foxworth, Mr. Michael 27,117 Frakes, Amy Carole 134,28 Francis, Caryl R. 134,24,25 Francis, Charlie D. 166 Francis, Daryl W. 155,77 Francis, David A. 166 Francis, John M. 155 Francis, Lisa 166 Francis, Penny Dale 155 Francis, Rhonda L. 134,32 Francisco, Mrs. Jean 124 Francisco, Karen J. 166 Francisco, Kimberly 155 Frank, Mark Nelson 166 Franklin, Anthony D. 166,45 Franklin, Clara M. 134 Franklin, Edward W. 166 Franklin, Ricky L. 134,106 Frazier, Aleta D. 154,155 Frazier, Benita M. 154,155 Frazier, Tammy D. 166 Fulcher, Michael G. 134,87 Furches, Mr. Carl 133 G Garber, Pamela K. 155,106 Garland, Angela C. 135,13 Garner, Donna K. 135 Garner, Earnest W. 166 Garner, Ronnie E. 155 Garner, Wandra D. 135 Garrett, Darryl W. 166 Garrett, Harold Glen 166,101, 100 Garrett, Kenneth R. 135,11 Garrett, Valerie J. 166 Gentry, Paul D. 135 Gentry, Sharron L. 135,213, 28 Getz, Janet M. 155 Gillespie, Marvin A. 155 Gillespie, Nathaniel 135 Glass, Al 166 Glass, Caroline G. 166 Glass, Hazel 135,147 Glass, James H. 155 Glass, Judy L. 135,101,106, 100 Glass, Kathy A. 166 Glass, Robert L. 155 Glasscock, Clarence 135 Glasscock, Dick 41 Glasscock, Elaine F. 155 Glasscock, Renay 135 Glasscock, Tommie S. 166 Glasscock, Mr. Woodson 117 Glenn, Pamela D. 155 Glenn, William H. 155 Good, Jerrel 166 Good, Myron 89 Good, Steven K. 135 Goode, Alan M. 166 Goode, Kerry L. 135 Goode, Myron V. 155 Goode, Yvette D. 166 Goods, Carolyn F. 156 Goods, Ronnie 156,99 Gordon, Vince M. 156 Granger, Linwood B. 166,87, 92,13 Graves, Alan B. 156 Gravitt, Cheryl L. 135 Gravitt, Dawn M. 166 Gravitt, Donald K. 135 Gravitt, Michele 21 Gravitt, Paul M. 131,135 Green, Donna A. 156 Green, Jacquetta D. 135 Green, Priscilla 166 mn Greene, Darlene L. 166 Greene, David E. 156 Greene, Mrs. Barbara 118 Greene, Robert T. 135,147,20 Greenwood, Mrs. Glennis 118,121 Gregory, Mike D. 135,75,77, 183,101,100 Griffin, Horace L. 166 Griffin. Wanda L. 156 Guill, Linda J. 135 Guill, Nelson L. 135 Guthrie, Cynthia A. 135 Guthrie, Randolph K. 135 Guthrie, Timothy B. 135,77 Guthrie, Tina C. 166 Guy, Daisy M. 166 Guy, Raymond W. 166 H Hailey, Ellie M. 167 Hailey, Richard S. 136,106 Hailey, Robin D. 136,147,106 Haire, Cindy L. 130 Hall, Adeana L. 156,159 Hall, Eddie T. 167 Hall, Harold W. 136 Hall, John E. 136,146,46 Hamilton, Martha E. 156 Hamlett, Coolidge 136,46,103 Hamlett, Dolly M. 167 Hamlett, Edith |. 156 Hamlett, Mary M. 167,105,95 Hamlett, Sylvia J. 167 Hammock, Cathy L. 167 Hammock, Faye 136 Hammock, Wanda G. 167 Hankins, Claudette 156 Hankins, Clifton Jr. 167 Hankins, Georgia |. 136,97 Hargrove, Martha A. 136,222 Harris, Annie 136 Harris, Deborah G. 136,15 Harris, Edward Dale 156,77, 86,87 Harris, Frances A. 156 Harris, Gerald L. 167 Harris, Gloria L. 167 Harris, Jacqueline 136 Harris, James C. 167 Harris, Mark A. 167 Harris, Michael J. 167,43,48 Harris, Susan R. 136 Harrison, Julian R. 31,156 Harrison, Mr. Julian R. 111 dex too Harrison, Valarie A. 136,5 Hart, Brenda A. 167 Hartridge, Gladys M. 167 Hartridge, James W. 156 Hatcher, Peggy F. 136 Haugh, Mrs. Barbara 118 Hawkins, Patricia D. 156 Hayes, Janice M. 156 Hayes, Marion L. 167 Haymes, Barry S. 167 Haymes, Ronnie 137 Hazelwood, Ann P. 156 Hazelwood, Benford 137 Hazelwood, Joanne 167 Heath, Curtis W. 156 Heath, Randy L. 137 Hellmuth, Mrs. Frances 118 Helton, Lois 167 Henderson, Doris E. 167 Henderson, Frank 137 Henderson, Marvin 156 Henderson, Miss Mildred 118,120, 121 Henderson, Terry G. 137 Hensley, Lionel M. 156 Hester, Vanessa Lee 167 Hicks, Angela C. 167 Hickson, Jackie L. 167 Hightower, Charlie 137,138, 113,77,99,103 Hightower, Virginia 167,105 Hill, Deborah L. 152,156 Hill, James E. 7879,81 Hill, Kathy 156 Hill, Jr., Roy E. 137 Hill, Theresa 137 Hines, Agnes F, 137 Hite, Emily H. 137 Hite, James S. 156 Hite, Lisa D, 156 Hite, Stanley M. 156 Hite, Wanda G. 137 Hodges, Alvin G. 137 Hodges, Lennie M. 156 Hogue, Benjamin D. 157,77,103 Holbrook, Sharion 137,42 Holbrook, Dale 42 Holeman, Brian D, 157,81 Holeman, Filbert 157 Holland, Lisa A. 157 Holt, Dorita J. 167 Holt, Mrs. Eunice 118,123 Holt, Kathy 137,14 Holt, Ruth V. 138 Holt, Mr. Terry 118 Hopkins, Wanda G. 167 Horton, Melissa A. 157,11 Howard, Gary 138 Howard, Roxanne L. 167 Howerton, Mrs. Carol 125 Howerton, Frank E. 138 Howerton, Stover D. 167 Hubbard, Albert Jr. 157 Hubbard, Michael A, 157 Hubbard, Patricia A. 157,95, 96 Hubbard, Priscilla 138 Hubbard, Stephanie 97 Hudson, Alison B. 138 Hudson, Amy L. 163,167 Hudson, Charlie D. 167 Hudson, Cynthia L. 138,45 Hudson, Mary J. 157,18 Hudson, Michael T. 157,106 Hudson, Patricia A. 157 Hudson, Robin A, 157 Hudson, Ronald K. 167 Hudson, Ronnie C. 167 Hudson, Susan J. 157 Hudson, Tyler M. 153,157,159, 46 Hughes, Christine 138 Hughes, Cynthia E. 157 Hughes, Jimmie L. 167 Hughes, Karen L. 157 Humphries, Andrew B. 157,77 Humphries, Timothy 167,14 Hunt, Bruce A. 138 Hunt, Lori A. 157 Hunt, Luke J. 157 Hunter, Barbara J. 138 Hunter, Mrs. Jean 125 Hunter, Michael R. 167,89 Hutcherson, Michael 167,91 Inge, Elizabeth A. 167 Inge, Susan D. 136,138,37,95, 105 Ingram, Lelia A. 138,33,105 Ingram, Sheryl L. 157 Ingram, Tony L. 157 Irby, Karen Y. 138 Irby, Kathrina L. 167 Irby, Kenneth D. 157 Irby, Orlando L. 157,77,81, 141 Irby, Paula K. 138,38,35,151 Irby, Penny 167 Irby, Robin K. 157,39 Irvin, Dennis L. 157 J Jackson, Calvin Q. 138,43 Jackson, Fran S, 138 Jackson, Rickey D. 167 Jackson, Wanda G. 157 James, Mark A. 167,77 Jarmon, Michael V. 139 Jenkins, Blair S. 157,89 Benchias Doris A, 157 Jennings, Lisa K. 157 Jennings, Margie L. 139 Jennings, Roberick 32 Johnson, Annette 167,95 Johnson, Brenda L. 167 Johnson, Chip 167,89 Johnson, Mrs. Janet 118 Johnson, Janet E. 157,30 Johnson, Keith 167 Johnson, Michael W. 139 Johnson, William L. 157 Johnston, Mr. John 118 Jones, Albert B. 128,139 Jones, Beatrice 124 Jones, Betty T. 128,139 Jones, Craig A. 167 Jones, Dean 157 Jones, Gene F. 167 Jones, Gwendolyn S. 139 Jones, Joseph A. 167 Jones, Kevin M. 92 Jones, Mr. Marvin 125 Jones, Matilda A. 139 Jones, Michael Y. 139 Jones, Ronald A. 157 Jones, Sharon A. 157 Jones, Steve W. 139 Jones, Tina L. 152,157 Jones, Valentino J. 139,23,77, 103 Jones, Wendy J. 139 Judkins, Willie J. 157 K Kearney, Donna 157,25 Keeton, Lisa 167 Kelly, John 157 Kenny, Stephanie 139 Kilby, Bob 27 Kinard, Lisa 167 King, Christal 167 King, Curtis 139,157 King, Kim 157 King, Sheila 139 King, Tammy 167 King, Teresa 157 Kipps, Lisa 139,11,95 Kirby, Linda 140 Kirby, Timothy 77 Knowles, Doug 76 L Lacks, Angela 140 Lacks, Donna 167 Lacks, Gerald 157 Lacks, Jr. John 140 Lacks, Nancy 167 Lacks, Timothy 148 Lacks, Trudy 167 Lambrecht, Charles 167,24,30, 31 Lambrecht, Kurt 140,24 Landrum, Cynthia 140 Lane, James 167 Lanham, Jean 140 Lantor, Mrs. Rae 118 Laprade, Kimberly 167 Lassiter, Michael 140 Lawson, Mr. David 118 Lawson, Kathryn 162,167 Lawson, Queen 140 Lawter, Alan 167,87,92 Lea, Clara 140 Lee, Brenda 157 Lee, Corliss 157 Lee, Susan 167 Lehew, Randy 157 Leigh, Denoris 167,16 Leigh, Joe 167 Leigh, Linda 140 Lennon, Jerry 87 Lester, Janet 167 Lewis, Allen 157 Lewis, Barry 167 Lewis, Calvin 167 Lewis, Dane 4,118 Lewis, Dennis 157 Lewis, Ernestine 140 Lewis, Ida 140 Lewis, Irvin 157 Lewis, Mark 140 Lewis, Myrna Diane 140 Lewis, Ricky 140 Lewis, Roberta 167 Lewis, Scott 167 Ligon, Don Lee 140 Ligon, Robert 167 Link, Cheryl 157 Lipford, Janice 157 Livingston, Joseph 140 Lloyd, Daniel 140 Lloyd, Kathryn 157 Lloyd, Pamela 140 Lloyd, Wayne 5,119,101,100 Loftis, Rhonda 154,157,106 Loftis, Sherry 168 Loftis, Wanda 4,154,157,97 Logan, Joanne 140 Logan, Larry 168 Logan, Linda 168,16 Logan, Russell 157,6,77,21 Logan, Sandra 140 Logan, Shari 140 Logan, Stanley 157 Logan, Thomas 157 Logan, Vida 140,97 Long, Alan 140 Long, Barry 168 Long, Brenda 140 Long, Jonna 157 Long, Kathy 140 Long, Kenny 157,87 Long, Veronica 140 Long, Wanda 168 Long, Woody 168 Lovelace, Bessie 168 Lovelace, Charles 157 Lovelace, Dwight 140 Lovelace, Garry 81 Lowery, David 140 Lowery, Debra 141,15 Lowery, Dewey 157 Lowery, Marshall 157 Lowery, Michael 168,89 Lowery, Sammy 89 Lowery, Shelia 141 Lowery, Sondra 168 Lowery, Thomas 168 Lowery, Timothy 141 Luck, Mr. Lealand 5,119 M Majors, Annette 141 Majors, Edna 141 Majors, Thomas 91 Majors, Veronica 157 Manuel, Margaret 141 Marable, Muriel 157 Marable, Patricia 141 Marks, Cynthia 119 Marshall, Deborah 157 Marshall, Tammy 157 Martin, Barbara 157,95 Martin, Bonnie 168 Martin, Brenda Jean 168 Martin, Dawn 142 Martin, Dianetta 157 Martin, Dirck 3,89 Martin, Elizabeth 168 Martin, Evelyn 157 Martin, Janice 157 Martin, Johnathan 157 Martin, Kenneth 142,16,18 Martin, Laura 168 Martin, Mrs. Lauretta 119 Martin, Mrs. Linder 119 Martin, Lewis 142 Martin, Mitchell 168 Martin, Sharon 72,106,96,97 Martin, Tammy 157 Martin, Teresa 168 Matthews, Jenya 157,41 Maxwell, Aaron 25 Mayo, Eric 142 Mazuji, Hamid 3,99 Meadows, Watkins 158 Medley, Cathy 168,45 Medley, Ernest 158 Medley, Jean 168 Medley, Jonnice 158,95 Medley, Rita 168,94,95 Medley, Sylvia 142 Medley, Victoria 158,174 Michel, Charles 142 Midkiff, Edward 158 Milam, Tony 168 Miller, Alsandria 142 Miller, Deborah 168,158 Miller, Glenn 24 Miller, Laura 158 Miller, Michelle 142 Miller, Pam 168 Miller, Princess 158 Miller, Robert 168 Miller, Stacey 168 Millhiser, John 168 Millner, Joyce 169 Milner, Patricia 158 Mitchell, Miss Frances 119,123,105 Mitchell, James 158 Mitchell, Randolph 169 Mitchell, Ruth Marie 158 Mitchell, Stanley 91 Mitchell, Zelma 158 Moody, David 169,37 Moore, Barry 158 Moore, Mr. Bill 7,119 Moore, Brett 158 Moore, Ellis 169 Moore, Jackie 142 Moore, Kerby 158,89,88 Moore, Lonnie 74,77,37,142, 147,183 Moore, Marian 158 Moore, Ronnie 168,91,90,23, 100,101 Moore, Shirley 169 Moore, Susan 158 Moorefield, Margaret 169,95 Moorman, Clarine 158 Morgan, Cheryl 142 Morris, Christopher 142 Morris, Donna 169 Morris, Glenda 169 Morris, Kenneth 169 Morris, Kimberly 158 Morris, Vivian 169 Moss, Jeanette 158 Moss, Mark 142 Mulchi, Randy 158 Murdock, Kelly 169,101,100 Murphy, Donald 169,77 Murphy, Wayne 169 Murray, Bill 169 Murray, Michael 169 Murray, Mona 142 Murray, Phyllis 158 Murray, Mrs, Rose 7,119 Murray, Terrie 158 Muse, Kevin 158 Mc McAdams, Angela 158 McCargo, Swayne 81 McCargo, Roderick 168,77,92 McCargo, Wanda 141,231,29 McConville, Greg 80 McCormick, Jerry 77,141 McCraw, Dennis 158 McCraw, Vaughan 158 McDaniel, Mr. Earl 119 McLaughlin, Sylvia 168,100, 105 McLaughlin, Thomas 158,158, 78,81 ,32,103 McIntosh, William 158 N Neece, Holly 142,29 Nelson, David 169 Index 233 Nelson, Donna 169,106 New, Kenneth 45 New, Theresa 169 Newbill, Evan 142 Newbill, Ronnie 169 Newbill, Tammy 169 Newton, Vincent 158,106 Newton, Virginia 142,117 Nichols, Becky 158 Nichols, Betty 142 Nichols, Kelly 143,231 Nichols, Ted 169 Nichols, Michael 169,91,103 Parson, Scott 158,15,32 Patrick, Bessie 169 Patrick, Deborah 158 Patrick, Doris 143,46 Patterson, Von (Happy) 143 Payne, Molly 158 Payne, Veronica 169 Peade, Timmy 169 Peck, Ricky 169 Peeling, Mr. Horace 115 Peer, Michael 89,143,106 Penick, Carolyn 169 Penick, Francis 169 Powell, Lisa 144 Powell, Pamela 144 Powell, Penny 158,28,30 Powell, Robert 158,77 Powell, Stephen 170 Powell, Tracy 145 Powell, Troy 170 Powell, Mr. Tyrone 3,120 Powell, Wanda 145 Price, Miss Shiann 4,126,44,172, 173 Pringle, Charles 158,161 Pringle, Edna 145 Norton, Mike 158,77 Nunn, Christopher 143 Nunn, Todd 158 O Oakes, James, Jr. 142 Oldham, Tony 158 Oliver, Ralph 169 Oliver, Samuel 169 Oliver, Thomas 169 Ondich, Evelyn 158 Osborne, Charles 169 Overton, Tamra 153,158 Owen, Charlie 158 Owen, Darlene 158 Owen, David 169,88 Owen, David 158 Owen, Donna 169 Owen, Forrest 143 Owen, Horace 158,99 Owen, Jacqueline 143 Owen, Jeffery 77,143 Owen, Jerry 158 Owen, Judy 7,120 Owen, Kevin 169,89 Owen, Otis 143,225 Owen, Robert 1,120 Owens, Darlene 169 Owens, Mr. Frosty 77 Oxford, Dennis 158,106 P Paige, Mr. George 120 Palmer, Daniel 158 Palmer, Donald 158 Palmer, Henry 169 Palmer, Mr. Leon 120 Palmer, Rhonda 143 Palmer, Teresa 169 Palmer, Urzula 158 Palmer, Mr. Wayne 120 Pambid, Agnes 169 Parker, Gayle 158 234 Index Overby, Mrs. Marilyn 125 Overstreet, Mrs. Cathy 120 Palmore, Fred 120,28,75,77 Parks, Kimberly 42,143,46 Pennick, Jerry 158 Penick, Jo Ann 169 Penick, Sarah 158 Penick, Thomas 144 Penick, Vernell 158,43,96 Penick, Warren 169 Perkins, Anthony 89 Perkins, Donna 169 Perkins, James 144 Perkins, Janet 169 Perkins, Jerry 43 Perkins, Kathy 158,144,33 Perkins, Mary 144 Perkins, Rebecca 169 Perkins, Robin 169 Perkins, Wanda 46 Perry, Michael 99 Perry, Mr. Randolph 2,120,99 Perry, Rickie 158,144 Phillips, Libby 169 Phillips, Lisa 144,46 Phillips, Susan 144 Piechota, Joseph 144,46,101, 106 Pieper, Robin 169 Pinson, Fred 158,31 Pittard, Johnnie 144,27 Plaster, Susan 165,169 Pleasants, Crystal 169 Pleasants, Mrs. Sarah 3,120 Poindexter, Laura 169 Poindexter, Teresa 144 Pointer, Evelyn 144 Pointer, John 99 Pointer, Waverly 169,91 Pollard, Gayle 3,120 Pollock, Mrs. Jill 119,3,120 Pool, Ellen 144 Pool, William 158 Poole, Kimberly 169 Popeck, James 169,91 Popek, Patricia 153,158,33 Poteat, Albert 158 Poteat, Charles 169,103 Powell, Alphonso 144 Powell, Earlene 169 Powell, Lennoxdrick 158 Pruitt, Barbara 170 Pruitt, Daniel 170 Puckett, Jean 170 Pulliam, Kathryn 158 Puryear, Anthony 170 Puryear, Brenda 170 Puryear, Ruth 158 Puryear, Samuel 145 R Ragsdale, Bonnie 145,25 Ragsdale, Brennetta 170 Ragsdale, Robert 158 Ramsey, Mrs. Rebecca 4,120 Ramsey, Mr. Ron 113,77,141 Ratcliff, Chris 158,89,31 Rather, David 170 Ratliff, Bobby 110 Ratliff, Pamela 158 Ray, Judy 97,145 Reagan, Bobby 145 Reagan, Pamela 170 Reamer, Virginia 170 Reaves, Cindy 24,25 Reaves, Gerald 170 Reaves, James W. 170,87,25 Reaves, Tony L. 158 Reaves, Karla M. 170,44 Rebick, Frances L. 145 Redd, Thomas E. 170,91 Reebals, Mr. Don 91,4,120 Reese, John B. 158 Reeves, Cynthia J. 145 Reeves, Tony 217 Rice, Agnes R. 145 Rice, Cindy G. 145 Rice, Earl T. 145 Rice, Priscilla T. 158 Rice, Sandra E. 158 Richardson, Carl B. 145 Rickman, Terri Jo 159 Richardson, Douglas 159 Richardson, John G. 145 Richardson, Jonathan 170,103 Richardson, Katrina 170,95 Richardson, Robert 159 Rickman, Gail 25 Rickman, Donald O. 145 Riddle, Amy B. 159 Riddle, Mr. Sam 5,120 Ridgeway, Janice A. 159 Ridgeway, Karen F. 145 Ridgeway, Mae E. 170 Ridgeway, Mark D. 170,77 Ridgeway, Timothy J. 12 Ridgeway, Sherman K. 159 Riley, Miss Vickie 5,120 Rinker, Jane C. 145 Roark, Kimberly D. 145,31,32, 106 Roberson, Calvin N. 146 Roberts, Dale 159 Roberts, Lucien W. 159,22,32, 33,106 Robertson, Freddie 170,91,103 Robinson, Michael L. 159,105 Robinson, Mollie A. 156,159, 213 Roger, John F. 159 Rogers, Renay 170,95 Rolfe, Raymond J. 159 Roller, Dennis K. 146 Rowe, Larry M. 159,38 Rowland, Tammy J. 159 Royal, Emma J. 159 Royal, Denise 170 Royal, Jake 99 Royal, Marilyn L. 170 Royster, Oscar C. 146 Royster, Rita A. 170 Rumbaugh, Randy A. 170 Ss Sadler, Johnna W. 170,26 Sadler, Regina D. 146 Sams, Mrs. Judy 6,120 Sanders, Susan G. 170 Sanford, Albert W. 77 Sanford, Debra D. 170 Satterfield, Carter 159 Satterfield, David 159,89 Satterfield, James 159 Satterfield, Lori A. 159 Satterfield, Mary B. 159 Satterfield, Michael 170 Satterfield, Terrie 165,170,33 Satterfield, Vicki 171 Saunders, Albert L. 171 Saunders, Annette 146,231,46 Saunders, Beal 87 Saunders, Dale R. 171 Saunders, David L. 171 Saunders, David L. 146 Saunders, Donnie P. 89,146 Saunders, Harris T. 146,151, 99,98 Saunders, Katherine 146 Dr. Venable makes index four times Saunders, Michael W. 159 Saunders, Timothy L. 171,91 Saunders, Phillip 89,16 Sawyer, Tommy D. 159 Scearce, Gerald E. 171 Schreffler, Mark C. 146 Scott, Carla Y. 6,41,171 Scott, Gail S. 159 Scott, Sandy H. 171,115 Scott, Sheila D. 171 Seamon, Sandra L. 159 Seamster, Barbara 146 Seamster, Curtis D. 146 Seamster, Cynthia G, 42,146 Seamster, Debra L. 159 Seamster, Ira 171 Senior, William A. 171,77 Seymour, Vivian A. 146 Shaver, Michael J. 159 Sheffield, Kelly J. 171 Shelton, Mrs. Candy 6,120 Shelton, Elizabeth 146 Shields, Gaye 36,147 Short, Barbara P. 147 Short, Rhonda I. 147 Short, Ricky O. 147,99 Short, Steve H. 147 Shortt, Ryland W. 171 Shotwell, Kimberly 171 Shotwell, Ronald W. 159 Sibley, Arlene E. 171 Sibley, Pamela N. 159 Simmons, Robbie L. 171,6 Simmons, Mr. Willie 1,122 Simon, James A. 159 Sims, George L. 147 Skerl, Patricia A. 147,105 Slabach, Paul B. 147 Slate, Cynthia A. 160,171 Slate, Missy 100 Slate, Otis B. 159 Slayton, James S. 159 Slayton, Sandra A. 147,161 Slayton, Sandra L. 171 Slayton, Vena 171 Slayton, Wanda G. 147,213 Smart, Robert L. 147 Smith, Barbara A. 147 Smith, Dale L. 171 Smith, Donna G. 159 Smith, Mr. George 110 Smith, Jacqueline F. 159 Smith, Jean M. 171 Smith, John P. 159 Smith, Mark A. 171 Smith, Marshall L. 159 Smith, Nancy 37,144,147, 106 Smith, Sandra L. 159,43 Smith, Wallace K. 160 Terry, Gwendolyn D. 148 Terry, John 148,48 Terry, John E. 172 Terry, Sandra D. 160 Terry, William T. 160 Thaxton, Daryl E. 160 Thaxton, Thomas 77,81,148,16 Thomas, Miss Bonnie 125 Thomas, Loretta F. 160 Thomas, Sharon L. 160 Thomas, Sonda L. 172 Tumer, Sharon G. 160 Williamson, Brian 151 Williamson, Sonja 161,38, Snead, Angela F. 160 Snead, Donna K. 171 Snead, Joyce L. 171 Snead, Lynn J. 161,171 Snead, Mark C, 171 Snead, Michael D. 148 Snead, Ronda M. 171 Snead, Ronnie D. 148 Solomon, Sharon R. 148 Sparks, Mr. William 1,122,103 Spence, Mrs. Dorathye 2,122 Spell, David W. 160 Spencer, Anthony D. 171,33 Weddle, Zachary 160,86,87 Welcher, Priscilla 173 Welk, Larry 27 Wenzel, Dorothy 170,173 West, Ginger 160 West, Jannice 160 West, Joe 160 West, John 173 West, Kathy 150 West, Quinton 173,91 Wetherington, Mark 160 White, Dianna 160 Van Benscoten, Keith 24,27, Wilmoth, Angela 161 Wilmouth, Lita 151 Vaughan, Dale 160 Vaughan, Janet F. 160 Vaughan, Margaret 172,196,105 Vaughan, Mark A. 160 Vaughan, Rebecca A. 149,45 Wilson, Cordoria 161 Wilson, Mr. Don 125 Herman 173,27 Johnnie 173,99 Vaughan, Sammy R. 172 Vaughan, Susan A. 149,106 Vaughan, Tammy G. 160 Vaughan, Wanda G. 173 Vaughan, William 160 Venable, Dr. L. M. 113,150, Thomason, Denise 116 Thomason, Elizabeth 101,100 White, Janice 160 White, Keith 173,92 Spencer, Harvey G. 160 Thomason, Maxwell 160 Thomason, Preston 42 White, Kenny 173 White, Lisa 160 White, Mrs. Mary 5,123 Whitehurst, Mrs. Ann 5,123 Whitlock, Rebecca 173 Whitlock, Mrs. Virginia 5,122 Whitlock, Lavoris 160 Whitlock, Wilbert 99 Whitlock, Wilbor 173 Whitlow, Sarah 160 Whitt, Donna 160 Whitt, Marcia 173 Whitt, Phillip 160 Whitt, Sharon 150 Spencer, Tommy R. 171,90,92, Thompson, Arlene D. 160 Spraggins, Tracy S. 99 Thompson, Janice M. 148,48 Wi mbish, Jesse 41,103 Spruill, Alvin 171 Squire, Leon H. 171 Villines, Debra A. 160 Villines, Gwendolyn 164,173 Villines, Lillian J. 160 Vrbanic, Miss Pauline 31,50,122 Thompson, Lora A. 160 Thompson, Mark E, 149 Throckmorton, David 160,149, Wingler, Karen 161 Womack, Charlene 151 Womack, Sandra 173 Womack, Susan 161 Stallings, Douglas 171 Stanfield, Kenneth 148 Stanfield, Tewanda 171 Stanfield, Trent E. 171 Stanfield, Veronica 160 Stanley, Grant E. 171,38 Throckmorton, Dean 160,87 Womack, Vernon 1 61,77 Womack, Wanda 151 Womack, Wayne 161,81 Wood, Kathy 151 Wood, Michael 151,222 Wood, Sandra 173 Throckmorton Throckmorton Wade, Billy L. 173 Wagner, Mrs. Carolyn 4, 122 Walker, Mrs. Gayle 125 Walker, Josephine A. 173 , Kimberly 172,97 Throckmorton Throckmorton Stanley, Roger L. 171 Stephens, Derek D. 160 Throckmorton, Vanessa 160 Walker, Lisa 160 Tolbert, Terri S. 172 Wood, Mr. Udy C. 110,111 Stephens, Ronnie 148 Sterns, Tracey L. 160 Stevens, Arnie T. 148 Wallace, Alan J. 77 Wallace, Donna W. 160 Wallace, Felicia F. 160 Waller, Donna C. 173 Waller, Gary L. 173,103 Waller, Tabita 173 Waller, Jr. Pollard 150 Toler, Jefferson U. 160 Toombs, Michael T. 160 Torian, Michael A. 149 Towler, Barbara J. 172 Traynham, Brenda L. 149 Wooden, Barbara 161 Wooding, Margaret 173 Wooding, Susan 37,151 Wooding, Ting 173 Wooding, William 161 Woodward, John 161 Whitt, Tammy 160 Stevens, Bruce C. 148 Stevens, Kathy D. 171,24 Stevens, Mary G. 171,105 Stewart, Ruth 160 , Stephen 150 , Woodrow 173 Wilborne, Larry 173 Traynham, Douglas L. 77 Trent, Charlotte A. 160 Woody, Barbara 173,161,105 Stewart, Wesley 171 Waller, Sherry Yvet 160 Trent, Hal W. 160 Trent, Herman R. 149 Stillman, Anne 171 Wilborne, Raleigh 173 Woosley, Thomas 173 Waller, Vivian M. 160 Word, Kenneth 74,77,141 Stillman, Scott T. 171 Wilborne, Timothy 150 Stokes, Miss Adell 2,122 Stovall, Annie G. 105 Waltman, David T. 160 Walton, Anthony J. 173 Walton, Charlie C. 173,92 Walton, Herman 125 Trent, Richard S, 77,87,149. 103 Trent, Sandra R. 160 Trickey, Cindy A. 172 Trickey, Jeffrey T. 160 Trickey, Todd 78,79,81 Tuck, Deborah J. 172 Tuck, Miss Julia 3,122 Tuck, Pamela G. 172 Tuck, Susan Lynne 149 Tucker, Alex 160,21,19,103 Worsham, John 161 Wright, Anna 173 Wright, Sandra 161 Wyatt, Jane 173 Wyatt, Joel 151,24 Wyatt, Ruth 151 Wyche, Calvin 151 Wilbourne, Paula 160 Wiles, Nathan 86,87,150 Mrs. Cynthia 6,123 Stovall, Vanessa C. 148,105 Strader, Nardia B. 148 Strange, Kirk L. 148,49 Strange, Sharon D. 5,160 Sugg, Mr. J. D. 110 Walton, Nathan H. 173 Mrs. Edna 6,123 Hugh 150,11,19 Walton, Norman W. 173 Walton, Reginald B. 22 Walton, Sandra D. 150 Walton, Tony 173 Ward, Bertha M. 173 Ward, Carl H. Jr. 160,77 Ward, Gloria J. 150 Suggs, Bryant, L. 91 Suitt, Phyllis M. 160 Sweeney, Angela D. 148,49 Yancey, Carolyn 173 Yancey, Ginger 161 Sweeney, James E. 171 Wilkins, Carolyn 161 Darlena A. 172 Yancy, Mrs. Mildred 7,123 Wilkins, Donna 173 Wilkins, Karen 161,94,95 Switzer, Katherine 165,171 Sydnor, Avery L. 92,103 Warren, Dale M. 150,33 Warren, John W. J. 173,89 Deborah M. 149 Yates, Alan 163 Yates, Dawn 163,173,16,21, Wilkins, Richard 161 Wilkins, Mr. W. W. 110 Williams, Belinda 173 Williams, Jannie 124 Williams, Jeffrey 161 Williams, John 173,77,90 Williams, Kathy 39,150 Sydnor, Avery 103 Sydnor, Jerry J. 160 Sydnor, Nancy R. 148,97,94 Watkins, Miss Evella 5,123 Watkins, Donna M. 173,95 Watkins, Gary S. 150 Watkins, Melvin C. 160 Watkins, Tina 173 Watlington, Gayl e 160 Yeatts, Mr. Dale 111 Young, Anthony 151 Tucker, Jimmie R. 172 Tucker, Patti L. 172,21 Tucker, Richard A. 172 Tucker, Sonny L. 103 Tucker, Tina M. 149 Sydnor, Nancy 94 Young, Margaret 173 Young, Rhonda 173 Talbott, Gina R. 148 Talbott, Lynn N. 171 Younger, Franklin 161 Watts, Cynthia 173 Younger, Ivan 81,140,16 Williams, Marvin 173 Taylor, Delphine 172 Watts, Gayle 173 Tucker, Valinda A. 149 Younger, Lawson 151,49 Williams, Pamerla 161 Williams, Rita 161 Williams, Sandra 173 Williams, Sarah 161 Williams, Stephanie 173 Williams, Vera 150 Taylor, Nathan T. 172 Taylor, Teresa R. 160 Teeters, Larry D. 160 Terry, Arlene 172 Terry, Bessie M. 148,48 Terry, Charlie 160 Terry, Darwin L. 172,91 Watts, Jacy 150 Watts, Kevin 77 Watts, Richard 150 Tuggle, Deborah A. 172 Tune, Bridget D. 149 Tune, Debbie M. 95 Tune, Dollie M. 172 Younger, Wanda 161 Watts, Vanessa 160 Zamora, Miss Maria 7,123 Zamora, Mr. Pedro 7,123,106 Zook, Mr. Lee 7,123 Weaver, Gregory 160,106 Webb, Barry 173 Webster, Charles 173 Tune, John M. 149 Tucker, John 3,122,25, 27 Williams, Vincent 150 Williams, Wanda 173 Turner, Adam D. 172 Index 235 1 979: it was the last of the ’70’s, the year of the child and 10 years after the first moon walk. Closer to home, it was the last year that the present building was to be used as a high school. The new, gleaming, white, eleven and | h | Tt one-half million dollar structure would be ready i e as year to graduate the proud Class of 1980. Money crop. Summer work in the L « B25 tobacco tields occupies Dennis Lewis and many other students. ad RK Library break. For Sherman Canada reading the paper is one reason for going to the library. Top hat. When the JV basketball game gets a little dull, Linda DeCarmen uses her “shaker” as a hat. 236 Closing Street performance. At the Christmas we paces in South Boston, the band’s = lag corps does its part to usher in conte the festive season. Good swing. Bert Saunders takes his turn at bat against GW as the fans and players on the hill enjoy the sun. ; T-shirt talk. As Mark Brandon’s shirt asks a question, Teresa Smith seems to be debating whether she wants to go or not. Closing 237 | | i New addition. A fire escape from the band room is one of the spring improvements made to the building. Contrast. On Fifties Day Tamra Overton wears what a student in the first class here would wear. Joyce Allen sticks to present day styles. 238 Closing Junior honor. Pinning a ribbon on Todd Dillow is not so easy, Mike Peer discovers at the honor society inductions. No handicap. Donald Gravitt finds that a crutch is no “crutch” at a dance. He didn’t dance but the lobby talk was good. Its a junior such as Susan Hudson, 1979 was filled with experiences. “I helped build my first float, marched in my first Homecoming parade, wrote my first “Star” story and be- came a new member of several clubs. These firsts were pleasant; others weren't — taking SAT’s, writing a term paper and ice skating.” Experiences, good and bad Symbolic hoop. The sign says it all. It was made for the last home game in the gym. Coach John Crittenden waits. Summer work. On July 4, Judy Glass celebrates by finishing the yearbook’s faculty section. Closing 239 More than a goodbye year 1h a senior like Frances Rebick, 1979 was more of the same. “Classes continued, tests were given, people were suspended, lunches were complained about and the days went on.” But no matter in what form or in what way 1979 was shaped in the memories of students, it was, as we have seen in the pages of this book, more than a goodbye year. Cm, : a 4 AB BY RRS CLASS 1954 ess renry Ong cool cat Both Dr: LM, Venable and Ahmaaas B2LLSE os Rel while waiting for graduation to begin. ca kta 2 cua 2 “Bas 9 RRR? M A Sin 17 thn din kin ee SAPS Sales we £ € s h La Ir h (43 he, : — = me? nd € 2083 ia tk. aS (ww [© Lol Moving day. On the last day of school, students move furniture from the third floor in preparation for transfer to the new school: Summer trim. Stanley Wiley mows the new turf on the football field to be used by both the senior and junior highs next year. Two generations. A 1979 senior, Kelly Nichols stands under the picture of the first HCHS seniors. Her mother was a member of that class. 240 Closing Venus Ee IY SAL 'S PAE teh Ae es NAB Divdety ZAD 4r Hood ) 16544 (31) (5 13449 2 4 i a . ss = we = a ns é ja s 2 ed IP Oe a al . % ary ty