Kings Mountain High School - Milestones Yearbook (Kings Mountain, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1980 volume:

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Although he is known by many names, some NOt TOO pleasanr, he is usually referred to as Froney. His job is a difficult one. He is the one who has to discipline the class cut-up, the fighter, the truancies, and the tardies. He rarely gets to compliment a good performance, outstanding behavior, or hard worl. Froney is the one who hears the irate parents complain, explains why the bus driver was too early, too late, or nor there af all, and who won't believe the most believable excuse. Although some people can’t spell or even say his name correctly, they respect him and appreciate his efforts toward helping students stay in school, solve problems, and plan for the future. Because of Froney’s helping hand and his easy-going manner, the Milestones staff, the Senior Class, and the student body would like to congratulate him on a job well done. “They say that life is a highway, and its milestones are the years’’. The years you spend ar Kings Mountain Senior High School, though they seem like they'll never end, are only three small milestones along the highway of your life. Compared to the length of the highway, these milestones are very brief periods of time, which can become merely blurred memories. This year's Milestones would like to keep those memories clear and fresh, so that in ten years, when you thumb through this publication, you can once again live in the world of your high school years. Here YOU will see pictures of friends, important events, and the Milestones you will always cherish. A great deal of time and work has gone into this year's edition of the Milestones. Producing an entire yearbook is not as easy as some people believe it to be. Deadlines have to be mer, layouts drawn, pictures taken, final layouts drawn, copy written, pictures posted on MSTC boards, and the material proofread and mailed. There is also the tedious taslk of counting votes for Senior Items and the difficulty of keeping Dedication a secret. Another problem, is dealing with some people who are dissatisfied with that “icky ’ picture of themselves going into the Annual. One more responsibility the annual staff has, is to keep the price of the Annual as low as possible to the students. We keep this cost down by selling ads to businesses. We hope you enjoy our work. i : : : Milestones .. . Important events in our high school years. The Junior-Senior Prom, the Senior Play, and finally Graduation. All of these are ending milestones for the Senior Class. Summer football practice, band prac- tice, and Senior portraits, these are miles- tones thar mark the beginning of another year. Endings, and beginnings Milestones ... Walking out and away from the school, looking out into the distance, seeing the football stadium — a place where school spirit swells, and students are drawn closer together as they cheer for a common goal. Suddenly, the band strikes UP a Tune as the stands fill with people. As the football players storm the field, the fans jump from their seats clapping wildly and cheering. Banners, tacked up behind the bleachers, stream across the stadium urging the team to Gol Fight! Win! Stand Up and Cheer! Ly yao JOHN GAMB a 34 , Ga . 5 2 “ek, wh 49 P Milestones ... working until 11:00 on Thursday night so the club float will be ready for Friday’s Homecoming parade; becoming a part of spirit week by partici- paring in all of the activities, seeing your principal hit in the face with a pie, having the fun of dressing up like we've never dressed before, and cheering until your throat is sore, for your class so that they might win the spirit sticl. uN HE Milestones — Biology class, pep rallies, homecoming, going to class, having fun — are all a part of school life. Each school day presents students with a regular series of classes, teachers, and a new clutch of memories to store. So many things to study and learn, but finally there's a pep rally where students can let themselves go and scream, chant, and laugh to their hearts’ content. The confetti, the shine of the band’s horns, the faces, the posters, all blur into a wonderfully warm memory that may be kept always. wit ee a lid ily Milestones . .. The memories of school — home- work, teachers, clubs, foorball games, and friends — these milestones will always be with us. Perhaps in time, the memories will fade or be distorted by time, bur they will always be there. These milestones will influence us — for good or bad — for the rest of our lives. The memories might not all be pleasant, but we would rather have these memories, good or bad, than never to have known them ar all. 454 sae a ay AS t SBN ng Si Pe NES Be REESE Rater ea te Tasca CI 16 Senior Ifems Class Colors: Black And Gold Class Flower: Red Rose Class Song: Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) Class Motto: Times May Be More Beautiful, But This One Is Ours cas THEME FROM MAHOGANY (Do you know where you're going to?) Do you know where you're going to? Do you like the things thar life is showing you? Where are you going to, do you know? Do you get what you're hoping for? When you look behind you there’s no open door. What are you hoping for, do you know? Once we were standing still in time, chasing the fantasies thar filled our minds. And you knew how | loved you, but my spirit was free, laughing at the questions that you once asked of me. Do you know where you're going to? Do you like the things that life is showing you? Where are you going to, do you know? Now, looking back ar all we planned, we let SO many dreams just slip through our hands. Why must we wait so long before we see how sad the answers to those questions can be? Do you know where you're going to? : Do you like the things thar life is showing you? Where are you going to, do you know? Do you get what you're hoping for? When you look behind you there’s no open door. Whar are you hoping for, do you know? Copyright 1973 by Screen Gems-Columbia Music, Inc. and Jobere Music Co., Inc. All rights for the entire world controlled by Screen Gens-Columbia Music, Inc., 711 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10022 This arrangement Copyright 1975 by Screen Gems- Columbia Music, Inc. and Jobete Music Co., Inc. International Copyright Secured. Made in U.S.A. All Rights Reserved. Senior Superlatives The following were chosen as this year’s Senior Superlatives: Best All-Around — Wendy Stringfellow and Eric Dixon Most Studious — Kristen Hagen and Craig Mayes Most Athletic — Debbie Appling and Kevin Mack Most School Spirited — Pam Bolton and Delk Haigler Most Likely to Succeed — Leslie Hambright and Chip McGill Best Looking — Susan Howze and Tommy Buchanan Wittiest — Mary K. Plyler and Mike Chambers Most Talented — Beverly Bell and Tim McDan- iel Friendliest — Laura McGinnis and Mike Spears Flirtiesr — Carla Bridges and Glenn Carroll The Senior Class of 1979-1980 is a class with many important memories. For ex- ample, it is the last class required to take Contemporary US History or Studies as Seniors and the last class requiring only 13 units to graduate. Ir is also the first class requiring the Competency Test for gradu- ation, the first class to graduate under Bob McRae, the first class to graduate in the new decade, and the first class in several years fo be required to take final exams unless exempted by an A or B average or perfect attendance second semester. IN 1962, when most members of the Class of 1980 were born, John F. Kennedy was President of the US. Now, as. this class's graduation approaches, his brother, Senator Edward Kennedy, has an- nounced his presidential candidacy. Also in 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth. Now, Ameri- cans are having difficulty finding enough gasoline to make it around the block, and the price of gasoline, which was 29¢ in 1962, is now up to 99¢ average. The Senior Class Officers are Laura McGinnis — President, Leslie Hambright — Vice-President, Janet Childers — Secre- tary, Eric Barnett — Treasurer. oS ae ee? ts ” rk ee) Dp. reg bar Ua take t J BPR oS NES 7 tga: SPOR LR ea ORS SOR . 20 Seniors Brenda Adams Debbie Appling Wayne Adams Teresa Baggett Tammy Adcock Bryan Baker Dale Barnett Sherry Barnett David Alexander Pam Ball Eric Barnett Sranley Barrett 22 Tracy Baumgardner Rita Beatry Kathy Belk Beverly Bell Bobby Bell Carol Bennerr Reta Bennett Susan Bennett Lee Bickley Billy Biggers Karen Blackwell Ina Blanton Keith Blanton Kim Blanton Nina Blanton Penny Blanton Sandy Blanton Robbie Bolin Pam Bolton Ernst Borchert Miles Boyce, nor pictured Robert Bradley Carla Bridges Daryl Brown Duane Brown Tommy Buchanan Debbie Bumgardner Andrew Burris Carl Burton Billy Campbell Curtis Camp A Scott Cabiniss Jeff Campbell Jerry Camp a — 24 Jeff Cannova Glenn Carroll Lisa Carroll Sonali Carson Robin Cash Mike Chambers ee Ee eS ager | Ricky Chapman Janet Childers Ronnie Chapman Sandy Childers Sharon Chapman Melany Clark Jeff Cloninger Jeannette Costner Wynn Crawford Ann Conner Scott Crawford Kenny Curry, not pictured Valerie Curry | 2 Marl Deaton, Jeff Dixon nor pictured Audie Duncan Vickie Curry David DeVane Rex Dye Bobby Davis Eric Dixon Rhonda Echols Sharon Edwards John Estes Donna Farris, nor pictured Vickie Feemster Lisa Fortenberry Scott Fredell Todd Friday Gary Gibbons Kim Gladden Andrena Goode Rodney Gorden Ann Grant Sharon Greason Martha Greene Mickey Gregory, not pictured Gladys Grier Donnie Griffin Tricia Griffin Dennis Grigg Kenny Guinn, not pictured Jeff Guyton Lanny Guyton Kristen Hagen Henry Hager Delk Haigler Karen Hallman David Hambright Leslie Hambright Todd Hambrighr Lindsay Hamm Lisa Hampron Kay Hanna Ann Harbison Cathy Hargett, not pictured Lyn Hayes, nor pictured Lori Heavener Jeff Heinbacls Newr Henson Roy Hipps Donna Holman Kenny Horne Karla Howell Mark Howell Mike Howell Randy Howell Susan Howze Tina Hughes Mark Hullender Ruth Hullender Sherri Hullender Sophia Hunter Robin Hurdr Chris Huskey, nor pictured Mary Huskey Sharon Huskey James Huskey DS Tae Jeff. Ingram Paulette Ingram Cindy Jackson Dana Jackson 4 i+ Lynn Jackson Paula Jackson Maurice Jamerson Cynthia Jeffries 30 Kevin Jenkins Roger Johnson Buddy Jones Anthony Keller Anita Laughridge Marlx Laughter, nor pictured Tim Leach Kim Ledford Terry Ledford Danny Lovelace, not pictured Kevin Mack Craig Mayes James McClain Carhy E. McDaniel Carhy L. McDaniel Tim McDaniel Chip McGill Laura McGinnis Peter McKee, nor pictured Beverly Merck Melody Moss Tim Mullinax Rita Moss Karhy Murray tt | q ® it NG ) IT ‘ Teresa Merck Pam Moore Halina Mileswska Patricia Moore Lou Miller Rita Moore Eric Moore Bryan Morrow Mary Moore Jeff Moss Donna Myers Marty Nicholson Robert Oates ibe ‘te ha eeea Besncpacraent partes ’ Hitt! iidiid Gerome Parker Kelly Pearson Rhonda Patterson Shelly Pearson e Chris Odems Julie Owens Ruth Ollis Billy Page a SES ™ Yi! Anthony Perkins Edie Porter Donna Queen Wanda Raborn Julie Phifer Sonya Pressley Teresa Queen Mary Ramsey Mary K. Plyler Sharon Putman Greg Poston Tony Putman Lynn Rathbone Colette Reynolds Gail Rigdon Yvette Roberts Gigi Rodgers Paula Roper Jeff Ross Robert Ruff Toni Ross Eric Sanders Johnny Ross, Lisa Sanders (nor pictured) Jeff Rowell David Sherrill Dean Short Randy Smart Bobby Short Jerry Shull Jamie Smith | Mark Shuman Don Sellers Lynn Scism Todd Sellers Jerry Scruggs Robert Sheffield Greg Smith, Jamie Smith, (nor pictured), Milke Spears, Arthur Sprouse, (nor pictured), Jill Stone, Wendy Stringfellow, Dee Dee Stroupe Donna Stroupe Jeff Sutton Charles S mith Debbie Smith Dick Styers Greg Tate Saar ees ee At 5 f Ann Thomasson (nor pictured) Lisa Tignor Mary Timms m= — Lynn Thompson, Andy Tippins, (nor pictured) Bruce Todd Barry Toney Larry Tumbleson Cindy Ware Tina Ware Denise Waters Ava Warkins Scott Wease 37 Ann Welch Steven Webb Ricky Welch Barry Webster Laura Weldon Howard Welch, Jr. Debbie Wells Robert Wells Judy Whisnant Sandy Wherstine Trudy Whisnanr Mirion White Lewis Wigginton Danny Williams David Williams Tina Williams Kelli Wilson Lisa Wilson iy : Alin Robbie Wilson Sherry Wilson Calvin Wingo Sammy Wolfe Michael omic, (nor pictured) Joni Wright Susan Yarbro Do You Remember? ............. When ... you got your feet wet on the first day of school? you started Driver's Ed? you ran from the Juniors the day they got their class rings? the masked marvel rode a motorcycle through the commons? you cried the day the Seniors graduated? you found our your Competency Test score? you dropped your lunch tray in front of everybody? we had assemblies? you found that bug in your soup? you thought the bell would never ring? 40 you cur up with your friends between classes? . you cried at the last foorball game when you realized that it was your final halftime show? you thought you would never find thar little bacteria in the microscope? KMSHS raised more money for Muscular Distrophy than anyone else? you went to the Jr.-Sr. Prom and you were the only one dancing? you thought you were dead after playing powder-puff foorball? . YOU were so scared af band tryouts thar you spoke instead of stomped? we had movies? we bear Shelby in foorball for the first time in 7 years? fea Remember when ... and smile! 41 ame fe Wien | '@ + mn ¥ fen ig S| = tale The Junior Class of 1979-80 is a unique class for several reasons. This Junior Class will be the first class required to have 15 units to graduate as well as the first to take Contemporary US History Studies in the ‘1th grade. However, these Juniors will also follow some of the traditions of past classes. They will experience the joys of ordering those all-important class rings, and the trauma of attending their first Jr.-Sr. Prom. Often it seems thar Juniors are caught in the middle, never being first, seldom being last. Bur these Juniors, like all Juniors before them, will live through this difficult year and become the Seniors of 1981. This year’s Junior officers are Sandy Horn, president; Mark Scruggs, vice-presi- denr; Pebbles Whertstine, secretary; and Terry Bumgardner, treasurer. way | Ann Adams Kellie Allman Sheila Ayers Kenneth Babb Pam Baity Sandy Barchler Anne Ballard Carl Bearry Joan Ballard Kerry Bell Debbie Barnette Todd Barrett Gina Bell Sharese Bell Aaron Belt Barbara Bess Marty Bishop Mike Black Mike Blalock Todd Blalocl Barbara Blanton Gary Blanron Sherry Bolin Susan Bolin Denise Bowen Scott Bowen Dawn Bowen Tony Boyce Elizabeth Bradley Jimmy Bradley Jay Brarcher Mary Ann Breakfield Carla Bridges Craig Bridges Debbie Bridges Trudy Bridges Mark Brown Wayne Brown Scott Buchanan Raymond Bullard Karen Bumgardner Sharon Bumgardner Shawn Bumgardner Terry Bumgardner Robert Burns Willowdean Burris Kenneth Bush Kim Byers Lisa Byers Tyrone Byers Roger Camp Jennifer Campbell Leesa Canipe Debbie Carpenter Jeff Cash Roxanne Causby Dennis Caveny Gaye Caveny Pam Chapman Terry Chapman Connie Cochran Lynn Cole Terry Conner Pam Cool Renee Cook Mike Cornwell Doug Crawford Steve Crawford Wally Davis Karen Dixon Kim Dixon Mark Dixon Sherry Dover Kathy Downs Carol Edwards Melissa Eng Phillip Fisher Rusty Flemming Sandy Ford Chris Fortenberry Curtis Foster Walt Frazier Tim Gaddy Tela Gardner Lisa Garris Bridget Glass Stephen Gnandr Sheryl Goode John Grant Margaret Grant SC SS OT Wa eet a Dale Greene Timmy Griffin | Ricky Greene Johnny Grigg Sonya Griffin Linda Gsellmafin AN Rhonda Guy Sherry Guyton Bobby Hagans Markus Hager Greg Hambright Jane Hambright Edward Hammett Jamie Hamrick Leslie Hamrick Sylvester Hamrick Kim Haney Boyd Hannon Toasty Hardin Scott Hardin Susan Hargett Billy Harmon Dave Hartgrove Lisa Hayes Puffy Hayes Barbara Hillman Debra Hipp Tony Holmes Janet Holmesly Calvin Hood Debra Hopper Anne Hord Dwayne Hord Sandy Horn Dana Horne Carol Horton Sheila Houser Sandi Hovis Leigh Howell Aas vere Krystal Huffsberler Jack Jackson Jamie Humphries Pam Jackson Paul Ingram Mickey James Kelly Kiser Jamey Ivey Harold Jackson Myra Jenkins Donna Lail Roy Lewis Vincent Johnson Sreven Lee Jeff Lineberger Teresa Leonhart Jon Lineberry Carthy Loveless Ben Lugo Robert Lurz Daisy Lybrand Melody Marr Lynn Mashburn Leigh Mauney Mary Ann McClain Terry McClain Faith McCullough Donna McDaniel Jolean McHone Mark McSwain Jeff Melton Jolanta Milewska Kimberly Miller Carl Mills Barry Morrow Deborah Moore Donna Morrow Sherry Moore Kirn Moss Todd Mullinax Marvin Murray Eric Myers Teresa Navy Bryan Norris Loretta Oates Ronald Oates Angela Odums Karen Oliver 55 Todd Patterson Lynn Peeler Jenifer Pruetre Rick Ramsey Susan Ollis Cindy Penner Debbie Putnam Rhonda Rankin Jet Parker Keith Pressley Tony Rainey Robin Rayfield Lisa Parker Ricky Proctor Amber Ramsey Thomas Reid David Rhea Craig Roberts Stacie Rhea Boo Robinson Lori Ross Robert Ruff Marl Russell Tommy Rilkard Myrna Robles Rhonda Ross Vicky Ruff Timmy Saldo Carl Roberts Kim Roper Randy Ruff Joanna Rushing Leanne Sanders Edie Schronce Carla Scism Janice Scoggins 7 58 Marl Scruggs Tim Seay Joe Self Tammy Short Wayne Short Brent Shytles Darrell Sisl Marl E. Smith Jerry Smith Mark F. Smith Joe Smith Ron Smith Ronald Smith Sandy Smith Kathy Stamey Cindy Sutherland Lane Tessener Gary Tippins Norma Upchurch Wanda Stowe Dexter Tate Trent Thomasson Rhonda Toney Susan Ware Wally Stroupe Roger Taylor Gary Thompson Debbie Turner Georgia Wesr 59 a 60 Jimmy West Tonra West Donna Wherstine Jimmy Whertstine Carolyn White Mary Ann White Tammy White Tammie Whitworth Diane Williams Angela Wilson Eddie Wilson Freda Wilson Freida Wilson Calvin Wofford Bernard Womic Kenny Womic Mike Woodberry Louisa Wood Barry Wright Phil Wright Robert Wright Novelle Young Darla Smith = =e 62 The Sophomore Class of 1979-80 is the largest class fo enter KMSHS with approxi- mately 175 males and 144 females. The Sophomores will encounter many new experiences upon entering high school. First day jitters, drivers’ ed., seniors, mid- term exams, and tough teachers are just a few of the burdens Sophomores must shoulder. This Sophomore Class, like all classes before them will contribute to the rotal success of the high school. Making the transition from the junior high to the high school is a major step in a student's life and we of the annual staff believe thar they have made the transition well. This year’s Sophomore officers are Ri- chie Land, president; Lee Neisler, vice- president; Paula Weldon, secretary; and Leanne Baliles, treasurer. Sophomore Class Officers Sandy Adams Glenda Adams Gary Allen Bill Anderson Elaine Anderson Sandy Appling Edward Austin Eric Bagwell Steve Baker Leigh Anne Baliles Chris Barnerre Tim Bell Todd Bell Travis Bell Roxanna Bennett John Barnette Tammy Barret Pam Bell Angie Bell Brent Bell 63 Sarah Biddix Janer Blair Judy Bledsoe Johnny Bolron Eric Borchert Scott Biddy Terence Blalock Lisa Boles Tammy Bolton Kirn Bowman Bobby Black Tracy Blanton David Bolin Elizabeth Borchert Susan Boyd Diane Bridges Jeff Bridges Pam Bridges Max Brooks Tony Brown Dorothy Brooks Carla Brown Wayne Brown | Mark Brooks Jimmy Brown Terry Bullock . Jim Bumgardner Marc Byers Laura Bumgardner Robert Cain Annie Burns Rodney Cain 65 Calvin Camp Dana Camp Ben Carpenter Paula Cash Sandy Cash Alison Champion Jeff Champion Ricky Chapman Henry Clarlk Wade Clark Arnold Clayton Marty Clemmer Rodney Cobb Sandra Cobb Johnny Cobb Johnny Cogdill Burch Cooks Rhonda Cooper Dana Couch Lynn Cox Lisa Crawford Pam Crawford Brad Curtis Jackie Currence Phyllis Detrer Aaron Dixon Christal Dixon Howard Dixon Jeff Dorsey Todd Edwards Lisa Ellis Michelle Ellis Richard Ellison Robbie Erwin Caje Etters Kelly Etters David Faucette Jackie Floyd Amanda Fortenberry Terry Feaster Eric Fortberry Nelda Fisher Jeff Foster David Fitch Tonya Foster Vonda Foster Cynthia Frazier Darryl Frazier Kristin Garts Tony Gibbons Gwen Goodlet Adam Green Lisa Greene Tommy Greene Jim Gibson Tony Gordon Donny Greene Tina Greene Steve Guin Tammy Goins Randy Grayson Eddie Greene Todd Greene Chuck Hambrighr Walrer Good Demetris Goode Dawn Hambright Kathy Hambright Mike Hamnricl Jay Hannah Julie Harmon Jon Harry Pam Hatch Poppie Herndon Lori Herndon Tim Herndon Angela Hood Keith Hopper Kim Horn Elaine Horton Donna Houser Paul Houser Rachel Huskey Patricia Idol Greg Ingram Mark Jimpson Sheila Johnson Kenneth Jones Kevin Jones Velma Jordon Robin King Leard Keeter Richie Land Leslie Lane Scott Laughridge 72 Glenn Lawson Ricky Leach Jackie Ledford Alan Lefevers Iris Lewis Agnes Littlejohn Charlotte Logan Barry Lorance Deanne Lovelace Robert Lovelace Trina Lovelace Angelia Marble Robin Masters Bernice McClain Laura McCluney Angela McKinney Ricky McNeely Alan McSwain Todd McSwain Cita en 2 Kevin Melton Rebecca Moore Cynthia Morrison Danny Murphree Cathy Moore Sharon Moore Rusty Morrison Lee Neisler Terry Odums Deana Moore Terry Moore Charles Morrow Toni Nicholson Tim Odums Greg Moore Jimmy Morgan Randy Moss Priscilla Odums Carlos Odums Sophia Owens Ernest Ozeretny John Ozeretny Denise Patterson Jerry Parker Donna Phillips Rodney Parker Sonya Pressley Keith Proctor James Pruitt Annette Putnam Scorr Ramsey Janet Reavis Youthon Redmon Suzanne Richards James Rilkard Lisa Roark Karen Roberts Lisa Roberts Carol Robinson Robert Earl Robinson Donnie Roper Mark Ross Tim Ross Jamie Rucker Danny Saldo Mike Sawyers Debbie Sayers Danna Scism Lori Scruggs Scort Scruggs Donna Setzer Scott Shaw Bonnie Sheffield Leslie Snereer Sonya Sherer 75 Donnie Short Kim Sisl Sreve Sisk Ametria Smith Bob Smith Penny Smith Sonya Smith Eric Spicer Rupert Srephens 5 ny 7 Cam Srewart Patty Strong Vickie Stokes x x Dale Summers Robyn Summit Anne Tare Jerry Tatum Sonja Taylor L Tammy Taylor David Turner Penny Upchurch Jeff Ward Tillie Watson Tommy Thombs Valerie Turner Erwin Ward Larry Ward Cindy Weaver Curtis Thrift Nira Warkins Tommy Weaver Larry Tignor Lynn Whertstine Paula Weldon Craig Whisnant David Wells John Whitaker Kevin Wheeler Brenda Williams Christa Williams Larry Wilson Duane Williams Leigh Ann Wilson Teresa Wingo Debbie Wood Jill Yarbro Darry! Young } Wanda Witherspoon Todd Wray Tony Yarbro Roberta Young | Doug Wright Joey Wyte 79 Fill In The Blank Directions: When looking through your annual twenty years from now, wondering about those Good Ole Days”, perhaps this page will help you remember what our high school years were like. So, to insure that you don’t forget the years 1979-80, please fill in the following blanks. Each correct answer counts four points. 1. On your last trip to the service station, gas cost per gallon. 2. Gold closed today at ______ an ounce in Switzerland. . Right now, a Big Mac costs ___. Can you imagine what it will cost next year? == 4. Your last pair of prewashed jeans cost __. That's cheap compared to _ 5. The most arousing book you've read, __, enlightened your last dare. 6. _____ was your best friend in 1979, this year, , IS your best friend. 7. Whether, rock, pop, or country, __is your song. 8. ___ is the best singer group of the seventies. . On the radio, you listen to station _____ most often. 10. You most admire ___ for their ability to DJ on station 11. While sitting lazily at home, you most enjoy watching ____ on TV. 12. After the football game, most everyone leaves to go fo | 13. For their unique achievements, ___ is the person you most admire. 14. Your favorite motel (at the beach) is located . The motel’s name is 15. ___is our current U.S. Presidenr. In the 1980 presidential election, is favored to win. 16. The mayor of grand K. M. is __. He has served _____ terms so far. 17. After years of heartbreak, —__ is now my current love. 18. The hottest selling movies are___—, ___, and er) 19. It has snowed ____ times this year. 20. As of 1980, there is are | stoplight(s) in Grover. 21. This past fall boots came into style. 22. _____ is a popular type of shoe and retails for ___. 23. A fashionable style of jeanseis._ 24. Another fashion fad is _. 25. Nineteen-eighty will be remembered as the year the hostages were held in 26. ___ should be honored as the most destructive teacher. 27. After high school, you plan to __ 28. You will always remember ___as_ your hardest class during the 1979-80 school year. 29. | have ___ per(s). Their names are | A Conversation With Principal Robert McRae The editors of the Annual Staff spent one Monday afternoon with first year principal, Bob McRae. Here is a brief profile of Kings Mountain Senior High's new principal. Mr. McRae received his B.A. in history from Wake Forest and his Masters in Education at Appalachian. He larer received his Advanced Administration certificate at UNC-CH. When asked how he would evaluate his first six months here at Kings Mountain, he replied that he was pleased with the school’s progress so far. Mr. McRae said he would like to become more familiar with the school and its problems before making any major changes. However, he feels that our school is a ‘well-rounded and sound educational institution’’ and does not foresee hav- ing to make any drastic changes in the near furure. Mr. McRae said he was quite impressed with the great percentage of people, both teachers and students, who appear to be interested and concerned about their school. He believes the spirit here at KMSHS is one of the high school’s biggest assets. Questioned about areas needing improvement McRae stated that offerings for the academically talented students needed to be increased at KMSHS. He also said that the faculty, school board, and students need to place into writing some policies about aspects of school life for a point of reference. Mr. McRae was then asked about his goals for KMS HS. He hopes to “coordinate the building of a better program for : students to develop themselves,’’ and create more opportu- nities for the individual. He also feels that the overall aca- demic program needs to be strengthened. We will follow the progress of both Mr. McRae and KMSHS in the future with great interest! Administration And Counselors D.B. Blalock Beth Eubar et _ oa. ao Ma — 2 4 {OMECOMING 1979 5 Joanne Pruette= sts teeta Secretaries And Librarians Ann Parker S 0 cS x Y oO Cc Lil History And Foreign Language Dean Westmoreland Steve Baker Steve Foster Saiianeaam Carol Peeler Martine Chailler Susan Patterson , Yr Why isa smart girl like Yu counting on your fingers? icy. Ann Brant Barbara Gatts Math And Science ak ie Law = vice SRN i Has Ae NEBR BI | RD Limite: CARS 2 $ Chris Cole Bill Cashion 0 Lu wn © 1 CO O Cc Phys Ed Vocational | Myers Hambright ag B.S. Peeler Vocational Jaquitha Adalaide Allison Kenneth Blanton Vocational Bud Bumgardner Byil we) arasxela) |DYoraia Bicexe) t+ ional Vocat Cafeteria Workers And Custodians wih ae, § — z . 3 Left to right: Nancy Wilson, Annie Lowe, Joyce Hord, Judy Bowman, Jackie Grigg, Becky Cook, Inez Nanney, Mary Bennett, Susan | Davison, Mattie Adams, and Ruth Lynn. % 2 CF seme tediecmemnam re Left to right: Frank Small, Jessie Yarbro, and Stowe Dellinger. 94 You've Come Along a Go Tigers! | 1, Someday | want to be President! tim ‘ TS Where did everybody go? Where's my clarinet? What do you want me to do now, Daddy? 96 Spirit Week Fea a Spirit Week at Kings Mountain Senior High was a big success this year, with most students participating. On Monday we had Hoe-Down Day when everyone came as farmers or hicks. (No change for some people.) Tuesday was Eat um Up Day, during which we were allowed to eat candy, suckers, and chew gum in every class. Wednesday was Fleuf Day, and student came as anything and everything, from Tweety Bird to the Incredible Hulk. On Thursday, Fifties Day, students came to school dressed as teenage versions of their parents, with slicked-back hair bobby socks, and bubble gum. Friday was Black and Gold Day, with students and teachers coming dressed in our schoo! colors. i } | i The 1979-80 Homecoming Parade was one of the best ever. The parade consisted of many exceptional floats. The judges had an extremely hard time picking the winners. Here are the results: 1st place was a tie between the Key Club and VICA; 2nd place — National Honor Society, and 8rd — Auto Mechanics. 99 ‘wee FAMMY Bolton ‘Keith4Blanton i Wek SCAR Ruth Hullender Jeff Cloninger Lynn Peeler Mark Howell | Wanda Stowe Kevin Mack Sherry Guyton Johnny Ross � Z ( ae cee _ Parn Bridges 4+—+- Lanbei Grif p Moreen Avery Smith i Na Co 4 | Sonya Presley ¢ r= Thompson bi 's Alison Champion Be hit Danny Williams © “Mirion. White “It’s really hard to express all the emotions I've felt since being elected Homecoming Queen. People | don't know very well come up to me and say hello. The warm feeling | get from this is difficulr to describe. An- other thing is knowing that my fam- ily and friends are proud of me and 9444 Wy hearing them fell me so. At school, itt Ht iH though, | always wonder if people expect more from me or if | act differently. I'm constantly worried about people thinking I'm a snob. | hope they don’t. The happiness that | have felt since receiving this honor is a happiness | wish everyone could experience. Ir is a special feeling | will never forger.”’ This is a statement from our 1979 Homecoming Queen, Wendy Ann Stringfellow. Wendy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stringfellow, and is active in school activities. She is the captain of the varsity cheerleading squad, a member of the turorial pro- gram and sports editor of the annual staff. The fact thar the students of Kings Mountain chose Wendy Stringfellow as their Homecoming Queen for 1979 exhibits their good taste. Tina Ware, Cathy McDaniel, Wendy Stringfellow, Donna Myers, Julie Owens ah, Homecoming Activities Many exciting events happen during the week of Home- coming. One of these exciting events was the Friday after- Noon pep rally in which students and teachers alike partici- pated. : After the pep rally some students left to pur final fouches on their floats and others went home to prepare for the 1979-80 Homecoming Parade. After the parade, fans, students and spectators went home to get ready for the showdown between Kings Mountain and South Point. The Homecoming activities were highlighted by the crowning of Wendy Stringfellow, our Homecoming Queen. Powder Puff — Football? The 1979 Powder Puff foorball game, sponsored by the Beta Club of KMSHS, was the second game in what is hoped will be a lasting tradition here at KM. The game, which was a contest be- tween the Juniors and Seniors, ended with a score of 12-0 in favor of the Seniors. The two touchdowns were achieved by the combined efforts of Karen Blackwell passing and Trudy Whisnant receiving. Way to go Seniors! 105 Nights On Broadway This year’s Junior-Senior Prom was a wonderfully unique experience. As you walked through the front doors of the high school you imag- ined yourself on the streets of New Yorl City with the signs of Broadway plays and chasing lights through the breezeway. As you entered into the com- mons area you were engulfed by the sound of the Time Square Band. After listening to the band, you made your way fo the cafeteria and were amazed at how the cafe- teria had changed into a dazzling dining room with white tablecloths and the soft glow of candlelighr. The Junior-Senior Prom was a night of dreams for you and your special date. A wonderful milestone in your life. Carrousel Princess And Nominees A big event every year in Charlotte is the Thanksgiving Carrousel Parade. For one girl this will hold a special place in her memory. Melany Clark is the special girl who represent- ed Kings Mountain in the 1979 Parade. Melany is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William N. Clark Jr. She is the editor of the Mountaineer, school mascot, and is active in many school activities, such as Pep Club, DECA, and Journalism. Melany also takes part in the tutorial program at Kings Mountain Senior High. 1st row, left to right; James Rikard , Richie Land, Chip McGill, Glenn Carroll, Mary Anne McClain, Pebbles Whefsrine, Wendy Stringfellow, Laura McGinnis. 2nd row; Maurice Jamerson, Pam Bridges, Anne Hord, Jane Hambright, Sandy Horn, Pam Baity, Patty Strong, Kathy Belk, Eric Barnett, Janet Childers, Leslie Hambright, Jeff Lineberger. 3rd. row; Mike Spears, Eric Dixon, Lee Neisler, Tommy Buchanan, Mark Brooks, Leigh Ann Baliles, Cindy Sutherland, Jackie Ledford, Terry Bumgardner, Alison Champion, Elizabeth Borchert, Julie Owens, Henry Clark, Lynn Cole, Leslie Hamrick, Mark Scruggs, Boo Robinson, Cathy McDaniel. te Officers: Vice President, Bridget Glass, President, Mike Spears, Secretary, Anne Hord. The Student Council RINGS MOUNTAIN SE n IOR HIGH : HOME OF THE MOUNTIES ah CLASS OF 1979 ate fe vs we 4 Pe WE! FR ee Ble Be a SPO Officers 1st row — Pam Bolton, Leigh Mauney, Bridger Glass, Dana Horne, Sandy Horn, 2nd row — Kenny Horne, Glenn Carroll, Leslie Hambright, Janer Childers, Joni Wright, Wendy Stringfellow, Mary K. Plyler, Eric Dixon, Laura McGinnis, rd row — Charles Smith, Craig Mayes, Gigi Rogers, Mike Spears Sitting — Allison Champion, Cindy Sutherland, Jane Hambright, Maurice Jamerson, Ist row — Wendy Stringfellow, Kathy Belk, Pam Baity, Elisabeth Borchert, Pam Bridges, Jackie Ledford, Mary Ann McClain, Patty Strong, Carthy McDaniel, Lynn Cole, Julie Ownes, 3rd row — Henry Clark, Mark Brooks, Tommy Buchanan, Glenn Carroll, Leslie Hamrick, Jeff Lineberger, Boo Robinson, Chip McGill, Eric Dixon ty 112 Mountaineer Staff OIE A ISTIC MINES 1st Row — Myra Jenkins, Eddie Hammer, Cathy McDaniel, Janet Homesly, Kevin Jenkins, Melanie Clark, Richie Land, Karen Dixon, Mike Chambers 2nd Row — Mary Katherine Plyer, Julie Phifer, Laura Weldon, Tim McDaniel, Haline Milewski, Leslie Hamrick, Carolyn White, Billy Camp- bell, Bonnie Sheffield, Todd Patterson, Alison Champion, Jayne Ly- brand, Jeff Cloniger 3rdRow — Amber Ramsey, Janice Scoggins, Mary Ann White, Carol Bennett, Linda Gsellman � ® 4st Row; Dennis Caveny, Karen Blackwell, Joni Wright, Janet Childers, Carol Bennett, Susan Yarbro, Kristen Hagen, Jamie Humphries, Kim Dixon. 2nd Row: Tim McDaniel, Leslie Hambright, Robin Hurdr, Lou Miller, Mirion White, Laura McGinnis, Jane Hambright, Greg Poston. Mary Ramsey, Pebbles Wherstine, Teresa Leonharr. Lanny Guyton, Alison Champion, Debbie Appling, Chip McGill, Poppie Herndon. Jeff Lineberry, Robert Lutz, Maurice Jamerson, Gigi Rogers, Dale Barnett, Susan Yarbro, Vickie Ruff, Debbie Putnam, Lou Miller, Ruth Hullender, Ann Thomasson, Mike Spears, Colette Reynolds, Lynn Scism, Kerry Bell, [mee | Mark Russell, Marls Hullender i = ae £ «5 i : . - rE se ws S et i gf BNE iw _ = a 1st row — Sharon Huskey, Mary Anne McClain, Susan Howze, Sophia Owens, Terry Conner, Jenifer Pruette, Chris Gatts 2nd row — Dexter Tate, Lanny Guyron, Chip McGill, Bill Anderson, Richie Land Sitting — Robin Cash, Colette Reynolds, Lisa Wilson, Kirn Gladden, Standing — Faith McCullough, Mrs. Wells, Sonya Griffin, Ann Connor, Richie Land, Dennis Caveny, Karen Dixon, Kelli Wilson, Anita Laughridge, Janet Childers, Carol Bennett, Joni Wright, Jane Hambright, Diane Williams, Ann Thomasson, Kim Dixon, Mrs. Goforth, Debbie Appling, Leslie Hambright, Laura McGinnis, Julie Owens Officers — Joni Wrighr, Kathy Belk, Kim Dixon 115 q HY 116 Left to Right 1st Row: Chip McGill, Eric Dixon, Keith Blanton, Danny Williams, David Rhea, Jeff Lineberger, Dale Green, Glenn Carroll, Mark E. Smith, Mirion White, Todd Patterson 2nd Row: Timmy McDaniel, Mark Howell, Mark F. Smith, Larry Tumbleson, Scott Shae, Scott Crawford, Keith Pressley, Dick Styers, Wally Davis, Bobby Hagans 3rd Row: Trent Thomasson, Marl Dixon, Mark Hullender, Mark McSwain, Bryan Baker, Bill Anderson, Ricky Chapmen, Windows — Carl Burton, Lanny Guyton, Dexter Tare, Eric Moore Roof — Delk Haigler, Mark Schuman, Tony Boyce, Boo Robinson, Bobby Davis, Craig Roberts, Mike Spears Officers — Marl Hullender, Eric Dixon, Jeff Lineberger Key Club Sitting — Mirion White, Dell Haigler, Kin Gladden, Glenn Carroll, Marty Nichlson, Pam Bolton, Susan Howze, Donna Myers, Kristal Huffsrerler, Myra Jenkins 2nd row — Mike Spears, Leslie Hamrick, Mark Schuman, Tammy Bolton, Dick Styers, Mark Howell, Keith Blanton, Mark Smith, Debbie Appling, Terri Bumgardner, Joan Ballard, Renee Cook, Edie Potter, Bridget Glass, Marl Scruggs 3rd row — Robert Bradley, Eric Dixon, Scott Hardin, Mary K. Plyler, Eric Moore, Tony Putnam, Larry Tumbleson, Ricky Chapman, Jeff Cloninger, Jamie Humphries, Diane Williams, Carol Bennett, Boo Robinson Officers — Jeff Lineberger, Debbie Appling, Eric Moore Chorale uate, ] 1 to eit 4st row; Johnny Ross, Edward Austin, John Grant, Rusty Morrison, Wanda Stowe, Tina Williams, Dana Jackson, Andrena Goode, Kristen Gatts. 2nd row; Lewis Wiggington, Jinn Bumgardner, Jeff Guyton, Mark Leach, Mary Plyler, Gigi Rogers, Vickie Feemster, Carl a Scism, Cathy McDaniel, Toni Nicholson. 3rd row; Brian Norris, Kenny Curry, Dale Summers, Mary Ramsey, Trina Lovelace, Sophia Owens, Kelly Pearson, Edie Potter, JoAnna Rushing, Julie Owens, Marty Nicholson. 118 ii| 8) ee ae 4st row; Miles Boyce, Maurice Young, Sandy Adams, Velma Jordan, Michelle Ellis, Ruth Ollis, Lynn Jackson, Louisa Wood, Tilly Watson. 2nd row; Tim Leach, Bobby Black, Charles Smith, Priscilla Odums, Roxanne Bennett, Lisa Garnet, Denita Watkins, Cathy Moore, Sheila James. ord row; Tommy Weaver, Glenn Carroll, Mike Chambers, Kellie Kiser, Susan Ollis, Kathy Murray, Tracy Blanton, Sha Ross, Faith McCullough. LiL, q 1 120 Drum Majors KMHS Band Front Row; Kellie Wilson, Jill Yarbro, Leslie Sherrer, Kirn Gladden, Leanne Sanders, Karen Blackwell, Pam Bridges, Jenifer Pruette. 2nd Row: Kevin Jenkins, Cathy McDaniel, Vonda Foster, Toni Nicholson, Sharon Huskey, Kim Dixon, Henry Clark, Crystal Dixon, Sonya Smith, Kristal Huffsterler. 8rd Row: Janet Homesley, Tracy Bumgardner, Kim Moss, Cynthia Jefferies, Valerie Curry, Deana Moore, Sandra Cobb, Elaine Horton, Anne Hord, Laura Herndon. 4th Row: Christa Williams, Susan Ware, Sharon Putnam, Jennifer Campbell, Robin Masters, Stacie Rhea, Parry Strong, Pebbles Whetstine, Rhonda Ross. Sth Row: Janet Blair, Joni Wright, Annette Putnam, Reta Bennett, Bonnie Sheffield, Jamie Hamrick, Ann Tare, Ruth Hullender, Gina Bell, Edie Schronce. 6th Row: Trina Lovelace, Lee Neisler, Mary K. Plyler, Elizabeth Bradley, Stephen Lee, Lisa Ellis, Beverly Bell, Rhonda Echols, Chip McGill. 7th Row: Donna Myers, Penny Blanton, Pam Hatch, Rex Dye, Phillip Wright, Deana Lovelace, Donnie Short, Toni Ross, Janet Childers. 8th Row: Eddie Hammerrt, Robert Lutz, Julie Phifer, Dawn Hambright, Leigh Mauney, Julie Owens, Kristen Gatts, Jeff Moss, Robbie Lovelace. 9th Row: Ann Thomasson, Jeff Ward, Eric Myers, Jeff Campbell, Eric Wright, Todd McSwain, Barry Morrow, Eric Barnett, Mark Brooks, Dana Scism. 10th Row: Susan Howze, Henry Hager, Dennis Caveny, Marcus Hager, Tommy Green, Mark Sixon, Kelli Wilson, Jenifer Pruetre Mark Hullender, Mark Smith, Lanny Guyton, Mark McSwain, Jayne Lybrand. $ es (ile, fees Be. —_ im 4 Ly: ee ee 7 Ss vd � j a Kneeling: Donna Myers, Susan Howze, Ann Thomasson, Kevin Jenkins, Janet Childers Standing: Laura Herndon, Janet Blair, Dana Scism, Jayne Ly- brand, Edie Schronce, Janet Homseley, Kristal Huffsterler Kneeling: Leslie Sherrer, Pam Bridges, Jill Yarbro, Standing: Karen Blackwell, Leanne Sanders, Kim Gladden 121 Pep Band Sitting — Kirn Moss, Tracy Baumgardner, Stacie Rhea, Rhonda Echols, Karen Blackwell, Kim Dixon, Jenifer Pruette, Susan Ware, Jamie Hamrick, Gina Bell, Srephen Lee 2nd Row — Reta Bennett, Donnie Short, Mary K. Plyer, Ann Thomasson, Anne Hord, Eddie Hammert, Beverly Bell, Jeff Campbell, Chip McGill, Eric Wright, Leigh Mauney 3rd Row — Dennis Caveny, Joni Wright, Carhy McDaniel, Donna Myers, Julie Phifer, Kevin Jenkins, Julie Owens, Eric Barnett, Mark Hullender, Lanny Guyton, Mark Dixon, Mark McSwain, Eric Myers, Top of building — David Devane, Jeff Moss Officers: Jeff Campbell, Beverly Bell, and Eric Barnett First Row — Janer Blair, Jeff Campbell, Beverly Bell, Kim Dixon, 2nd Row — Mark Hullender, Mary K. Plyer, Lanny Guyton, Eric Myers, Joni Wright, Eric Barnette Not pictured Poppie Herndon 122 Beta Club Beta Club Beta Club Officers — Eric Dixon, Cathy McDaniel, Robin Hurdr, Janet Childers 4st Row: Kim Blanton, Jeff Ingram, Janice Scoggins, Dennis Caveny, Myrna Robles, Ruth Olliis, Robert Lutz, Lynn Peeler, Tony Putnam, Stephen Lee, Randy Smart, Roy Hipps 2nd Row: Rita Beatty, Brian Morrow, Gail Rigdon, Donna Stroupe, Tommy Buchanan, Janer Childers, Jeff Campbell, Tommy Rikard, Eric Barnette, Lou Miller, Kristen Hagen, Joni Wright, Julie Owens, Terry Bumgardner, Kim Dixon, Elizabeth Bradley, Craig Mayes, Jeff Lineberger, Debbie Appling, Cathy McDaniel 3rd Row: Eric Dixon, Debbie Wells, Del Hailger, Carol Edwards, Robin Hurdr, Diane Williams, Leslie Hambright, Eddie Potter, Martha Greene, Boo Robinson, Bridget Glass, Gina Bell, Jenifer Pruetre, Laura McGinnis, Barry Morrow, Kim Gladden 123 en 1st row — Annie Burns, Kristen Hagen, Mary K. Plyler, Brenda Adams, Gladys Grier, Sherry Barnette, Todd Friday, Bonnie Sheffield, Dale Barnette, Anthony Perkins 2nd row — Penny Blanton, Kelli Wilson, Judy Whisnant, Kim Roper, Pam Bolton, Carla Bridges, Vickie Curry, Ann Thoma- son, Jennifer Campbell, Jamie Humphries 3rd row — Toasty Hardin, Roxanne Causby, Anne Ballard, Eric Moore, Tim McD aniel, Debbie Putnam, Terry Bumgardner, Colette Reynolds, Cindy Jackson 4th row — Billy Page, Ronny Chapman, Rodney Gordon, Randy Howell, Barry Webster, Barry Toney, Lynn Scism, Deb- bie Smith, Debbie Bumgardner, Donna Myers Officers Mary K. Plyler, Tim McDaniel, Debbie Putnam Art Club Art Club 1st row — Dale Greene, Mike Cornwall, Greg Hambright 2nd row — Gina Bell, Larry Tumbleson, Terry Bumgardner, Pam Bolton, Jimmy West, Pam Baity, Todd Blalock, Kenny Horne 3rd row — Mr. Guy, Steven Lee, Tim McDaniel, Paula Weldon, Janet Blair, Kevin Jones, Curtis Camp, Joey Wyte, Bobby Davis, Scott Hardin, Andrew McKee, Steve Crawford, Bill Anderson, Ernst Borchert, Jeff Cloniger, Donnie Griffin, Howard Dixon, Youthon Redmon, Barry Wrighr. Officers: Pam Baity, Kenny Horne, Tim McDaniel. Drafting Club Drafting Club 125 126 Officers Tracy Baumgardner, Carol Bennett, Susan Yarbro, Paula Roper, Laura McGinnis, Joanna Rushing, (nor pictured) Cindy | Sutherland 4st row — Tracy Baumgardner, Denise Waters, Jeanette Costner 2nd row — Mrs. Gamble, Robin Cash, Ann Conner, Lynn Whetstine, Debbie Bumgardner, Sonali Corson, Carol Bennett, Tricia Griffin 3rd row — Terry Conner, Lisa Wilson, Cindy Ware, Cindy Jackson, Sonya Pressley, Joanna Rushing, Sherry Wilson, Paulette Ingram, Debbie Bumgardner, Leesa Canipe, Vickie Curry, Tina Hughes, Cindy Sutherland, Paula Roper, Laura McGinnis Stic Officers 4st row — Todd Patterson, Scott Buchanan, Jeff Lineberger 2nd row — Craig Mayes, Dexter Tate, Tommy Green 4st row — Scott Buchanan, Robin Cash, Tommy Rikard, Barry Morrow, Todd Hambright, Scott Rote, Jin Gibson 2nd row — Craig Whisnant, Todd Bell, Ron Smith, Jeff Lineberger, Chris Wright, Ronald Oates, Jamie Ivy, Todd Barrett, Wynn Crawford, Barry Webster, Timmy Griffin, Jeff Cash, Doug Crawford 3rd row — Carl Mills, Dave Hargrove, Leesa Canipe, David Rhea, Keith Pressley, Wade Clark, Tommy Green, Marvin Murray, Howard Welch, Ricky Leach, Jamey Smith, Kenneth Bush, Todd Patterson 4th row — Robert Grayson, Sylvester Hamrick, Dennis McGill Margaret Grant, Todd McSwain, Mike Chambers, Dexter Tate, Craig Mayes, Carl Burton. 127 1st row — Sandra Cobb, Debbie Sayers, Lisa Crawford, Roberta Young, Charles Smith, Lynne Jackson, Bridget Glass, Lynn Peel- er, Pam Bridges, Jolanta Milewsla 2nd row — James Rikard, Dawn Hambright, Dana Scism, Christa Williams, Kim Sisk, Angela Wilson, Susan Ollis, Louisa Wood, Kristen Hagen, Kim Dixon, Tammy Barrett, Dennis Ca- veny 3rd row — Mark Brooks, Lee Neisler, Sandy Appling, Laura Herndon, Joey Wyte, Pam Belk, Ruth Ollis, Elaine Horton, Scott Wells, Annetre Putnam, Vonda Fosrer, Pam Harch 4th row — Bill Anderson, Scott Shaw, Leigh-Anne Baliles, Richie Land, Deana Moore, Deana Lovelace, Charles Morrow, Carla Brown, Martine Chaillet, Ann Tarte, Leslie Sherer Sth row — Paula Weldon, Elizabeth Borchert, Jimmy Bum- gardner, Lisa Green, Lisa Roark, Julie Owens, Eddie Hammert érh row — Lori Scruggs, Debbie Carpenter, Bonnie Sheffield, Kristen Gatts, Rusty Morrison, Janet Reavis, Faith McCullough Julie Owens, Kim Dixon, Bridget Glass Officers: Bridget Glass, Kim Dixon, and Julie Owens French Club Sitting — Greg Ingram, Mrs. Taylor, Steve Baker, Sonya Taylor, Annie Burns, Gaye Caveny, Patty Strong, Cynthia Frazier, Sonya Sherer. Standing — Alison Champion, David Hambright, Marty Clemmer, Kim Miller, Leigh Mauney, Diane Williams, Sonya Griffin, Dana Jackson, Angela Wilson, Henry Hager, Edie Potter, Robert Lovelace, Lisa Boles, Cathy McDaniel, Laura Bumgardner, Ben Carpenter, Terry Odoms, Phyllis Detter, Jeff Ward. Officers: Kim Miller, Leigh Mauney, Wanda Witherspoon. Spanish Club in, 130 Science Club Left to Right 4st row: Myrna Robles, Bridget Glass, Leigh Mauney, Diane Williams, Barry Morrow 2nd row: Cathy McDaniel, Gina Bell, Linda Gsellmann, Leanne Sanders, Jane Hambright, Kim Dixon, Terry Bumgardner, Diane Williams, Tracy Baumgardner, Donna McDaniel, Carol Bennett, Debbie Appling, Janice Scoggins, Edie Schronce, Eddie Potter, Elizabeth Bradley, Joni Wrighr, Leslie Hambright, Reta Bennett, Karen Blackwell, Jenifer Pruette, Laura McGinnis, Mike Cornwell, Jeff Lineberger, Mirion White, Ricky Chapman, Julie Owens, Mark Hullender, Robert Bradley 3rd row: Eric Barnette, Boo Robinson, Janet Childers, Greg Hambrighr, Srephen Lee, Robert Lutz, Craig Mayes, Eric Dixon, Billy Campbell, Dennis Caveny, Jeff Ingram, David Sherrill, David Hambright 4th row: Bryan Baker, Bobby Davis, Mark Dixon, David DeVane, Mike Spears 5th row: Lanny Guyton, Robin Hurdr, Delk Haigler ad pS ii) n Officers: Craig Mayes, Leslie Hambright, Joni Wright Pep Club Due to the large Membership of the Pep Club we regret that we are not able to list each members name. Officers: Sonia Smith, Lynn Cole, Mike Chambers, Pam Bolton, Nor pictured Melanie Clark 131 Edie Potter, Diane Williams, Bridget Glass, Wendy Stringfellow Mirion White, Jeff Lineberger, Edie Potter, Wendy Stringfellow, Carol Bennett, Lisa Crawford, Tammy Bolton, Donna Myers, Mike Woodbury DECA Ruth Hullender, Charles Smith, Lisa Tignor, Jerry Shull, Ricky Welch, Ann Connor 4st row — Charles Smith, Lisa Tignor, Ruth Hullender, Ann Connor, Ricky Welch, Jerry Scruggs, 2nd row — Melany Clark, Judy Whisnanr, Kim Ledford, Sandy Wherstine, Teresa Baggett, Kim Blanton, Sherry Dover, Georgia West, Dana Jackson, Dwayne Hord, Jamie Hamrick, Reta Bennett, Beverly Bell, Robin Cash, Lane Tessneer, Melissa Eng, Steven Webb, Tammy Shorr, Susan Hargett, Jay Jones, 4th row — Teresa Leonharr, Margaret Brant, Cynthia Jeffries, Sharon.Putnam, Josie Odems, Tina Williams, Rodney Gordon, Robert Wells, Billy Page, Jimmy Bradley, Walt Frazier, Racheal Huskey, Audi Duncan, Denise Waters, { 4a Mirion White, Cindy Ware al Officers: Sharon Putnam, Nina Blanton, Ann Grant, Reta Baity FBLA Front Row — L to R — Mirion White Second Row — Marty Bishop, Rita Beatty, Laura Weldon, Ina Blanton, Susan Howze, Nina Blanton Third Row — Sharon Putnam, Joan Ballard, Renee Cook, Norma Upchurch, Kathy Belk, Tina Ware, Mary Anne McClain, Lisa Hampton, Lisa Patterson Fourth Row — Tonra West, Rhonda Tones, Tammy Adcock, Pamala Ball, Shelley Pearson, Kelly Pearson, Deddie Wells, Penny Blanton, Terry Ledford, Lisa Tignor f � ’ a at jy Oa am y , ae oO a : Drama Club 1st Row: Debbie Carpenter, DeeDee Stroupe, Suzanne Thornburg, Teresa Leonhart, Lisa Canipe, Jeff Guyton, Carolyn White, Janet Homsley, Joan Ballard, Latricia Griffin, Maurice Jamerson, Mrs. Wells. 2nd Row: Tommy Weaver, Brad Curtis, Donnie Griffin, Darryl Brown, John Smith, Jeff Bledsoe, James Husky, Margaret Grant, Pebbles Wherstine, Jeff Canova. 3rd Row: Lisa Carroll, Ann Harbison, Lori Heavner, Josie Odums, Eddie Hammett, Todd Sellers, Kenny Guin, Toasty Hardin, Mark McSwain. 4th Row: Lewis Wiggington, Carol Robinson, Mary Moore, Mike Chambers, Lynn Hayes, Pam Bolton, Mary Anne White, Kristen Gartts, Karen Dixon, Kristen Hagen, Bonnie Sheffield. 5th Row: Carl Burton, Gary Gibbons, Lane Tessneer, Mary Ramsey, Gigi Rogers, Julie Owens, David DeVane. Drama Club Officers: Debbie Carpenter, _zanne Thornburg, David DeVane, Toasty Hardin. Broadcasting Club Officers: Lou Miller, Eric Sanders, Mark Howell, Gigi Rogers. Bible Club Jerry Shull, Debra Smith, Eddie Greene, Bobby Short, Lawson Mitchem, Susan Hargett, Donna Queen, Mr. W. Alexander, Rhonda Toney, Karen Bumgardner 1st Row Left to Right — Robin King, Maurice Jamerson, Gigi Rogers, Lou Miller, Jim Arp, 2nd Row Left to Right — Brian Morrow, Bobby Davis, Donna Stroupe 3rd Row Left to Right — Mark Hullender, Kenny Curry Auto Mechanics aor Se Row 1: Mary Timms, Craig Bridges, Billy Harmon, Todd Mullinax, Mark Bairy, Mike Black, Harold Jackson, Steve Gnandr, Stanly Barrett, Row 2: June Lefevres, Jay Hanna, Eric Bagwell, Janice Hamrick, Aaron Belr, Ricky Greene, Scort Bickley, Dwayne Hord, Robbie Bolin, Roy Hipps, Row 3: Marvin Murray, Tim Gaddy, Scott Crawford, Ricky Procter, Jamey lvey, Scott Scruggs, Curtis Thrift, Greg Ingram, Mark Deaton, Bryan Norris, Don Sellers, Row 4: Ernst Ozeretny, Tony | Yarbro, Ben Carpenrer, Boyd Hannon, Row 5: Allen Smith, Daryl Frazier, Jeff Foster, Trent Thommasson, Brent Shytles, Ricky Barret, Gary Blanton, Lawson Mitchem, Jay Bratcher, Frank Spann, Denis McGill, Robert Sheffield, Lee Bickley Cosmetology Tammie Whitworth, Lori Ross, Roxanne Causby, Rita Moss, Sherry Guyton, Fredia Wilson, Lisa Smith, Carl Smith, Dana Horne, Sandy Horn, Donna Stroupe, Kim Cook, Sherry, Sandy Smith, Shelia Houser, Lee Howell, Pam Jackson, Patricia Idol, Kellie Errers, Rita Moore, Beverly Merck, Eric Wrighr, Jill Stone, Kim Haney, Debbie Moore, Sherry Hullender, Vickie Ruff, Carla Bridges, Cindy Penner, Debra Hipp, Joanna Rushing, Sharon Greason ICT VICA 1st row — Tim Saldo, Kerry Bell, Gerome Bell, Ronald Smith, Debbie Bridges, Andrena Goode, Bobby Bell, Scort Biddy, Andrew Burris 2nd row — David Williams, Robert Burns, Scott Wease, Mickey Gregory, Mark Deaton, Tim Mullinax, Jim Bradley, Arnold Clayton, Roger Taylor, James McClain, Mike Howell, Wally Stroupe, Kenneth Blanton 3rd row — Scott Fredell, Ben Lugo, Andy Tippons, Newt Henson, Mary Moore, Lisa Garis, Karen Oliver, Howard Welch, Debbie Barnerr, James Huskey, Jeff Cash 4st row — Howard Dixon, Jerry Parker, Trent Redmond, Paul Houser, Ricky McNeely, Chris Odum, David Turner, John Hunt, John Ozertny. 2nd row. — Scott Laughridge, Johnny Bolton, Craig Whistnant, Donnie Anderson, Tony Brown. Daryl Brown, Kevin Melton, Randy Moss, Rodney Gordon, Eric Soicer, Kenneth Babb 3rd row — Juy Bratcher, nuwy sinart, Mike Sisk, Robert Wright, Tim Saldo, Jack Jackson . Nor Pictured — Bobby Hagens, Lyn Thompson, Jeff Heinbach, Russell Fleming, Alan McSwain | Bus Drivers STOP] 30. = — —_NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLEVELAND COUNTY Se BS tn cL EE REI Top row: Jay Hamrick, Bruce Young, Andrew Berris. Second row: Jimmy Wesr, Phil Wright, Lynn Scism, Barry Wright, Lanny Guyton, Craig Mayes, Kerry Bell. Third row: Todd Hambrighr, Jeff Ross, Mark Russell, Anthony Perkins, Gerome Parker, Maurice Jamerson, Chris Odems. Fourth row: Jerry Shull, Mike Henderson, Rita Moore, Sandy Batchler, Donna Queen, Jeff Cash, Scott Buchanan. | ational Honor Society Officers: Cathy McDaniel, Secretary-Trea- surer; Chip McGill, Vice-President; Leslie Hambright, President. Left to Right: Leslie Hambright, Debbie Appling, Martha Greene, Kristen Hagen, Ruth Ollis, Julie Owens, Robin Hurdr, Joni Wright Cathy McDaniel, Craig Mayes, Chip McGill, Eric Dixon, Kim Gladden, Marl Hullender, Billy Campbell, Laura McGinnis, Janet Childers. Kneeling: Chip McGill, Ruth Ollis, Robin Hurdr, Left to Right: Joni Wright, Janet Childers, Eric Dixon, Leslie Hambright, Mark Hullender, Julie Owens, Craig Mayes, Cathy McDaniel, Kristen Hagen, Kim Gladden, Debbie Wells. Governor's School Kristen Hagen, Julie Owens Boys State ‘44 e Sitting: David Sherrill, standing: Mike Spears, Eric Dixon, Chip McGill. Below: Janet Childers, Joni Wright and Leslie Hambrighr. Girls State Presidential Classroom Washinaton 1980 ane Front — Mike Spears, Janet Childers, Ruth Ollis, Jeff Bust! Lineberger Back — Joe Smith, Mirion White GRRE + af es RS eS . oe “4 Bo Sart ses a ENO Tina ¥ p rans hel pe nel “seer . — ,, caiiitiiltadinaliiiasiss ine eee . soll Battlefield Trail ry 1.5 mi, Walk (2.4 km) | O O O O cc CQ e ra Ruth Ollis Laura. McGinnis Rotary Leadersh Camp Citizenship Award wae a A in oom 0 Cope ee Cre ge Leslie Hambright Moorehead Nominee Varsity Cheerleaders Raise Spirits Being a cheerleader isn't as easy as our cheerleaders make it look. A cheerleader must first undergo an ex- hausting weel preparing for tryouts. After a girl makes the squad, she must practice weekly throughout the sum- faal=akelare mova ialceleleamreye)iele|| melarem ele) kerball seasons. During the summer, the cheer- leaders attend camp where they learn the latest cheers, chants, and dances. This year at Golden Eagle Cheerleading Camp, the cheerleaders won a mega- phone for their extraordinary show of spirit and six ribbons for their ourstand- ing performances and participation. One of the principal duties of the (ela =y=14| 10 10-16 KOM ©)£0)(0 = = elliaremerare) inspiring pep rallies. The most memora- ble pep rallies was the one in which the cheerleaders portrayed each of the football coaches and captains on the “NFL Today.”’ In one skit Mr. McRae sat on top of a ladder, and as the students yelled louder and louder, Marty climbed each rung of the ladder with a pie in her hand. When she reached the top, she smeared his face with the Sticky pie. Even though being a cheerleader is difficulr and time consuming, most girls enjoy cheering their teams to victory folate cola(e(-meal=—14(-c0(e] ace mial—malelaeall of their year. The cheerleaders, a close group, were happy when Wendy was elected queen. | Mr. Baker gets cracked with egg as cheer- leaders make spirit cake. one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, one, Two ... Leigh Ann Baliles, Lynn Cole, Wendy Stringfellow, Marty Nicholson, Pam Bolion, Elizaberh Borchert, Terry Bumgardner, Lynn Peeler, Colette Reynolds, Myra Jenkins Mounties Take Roar Out Of Lions!!! In their final game of the season, the Mountaineers shut our archrival Shelby with a score of 27-0. This victory left the Mounties’ overall record at 8-2. This victory over Shelby, in which each and every Mountie played his heart out, was the break in a line of Shelby over KM games. The Mountaineer attack, which kept the Shelby of- fense on the sidelines, also accumulated 368 yards, and only allowed Shelby to have the ball for 6 minutes and 6 seconds in the entire first half. - InN a contest where the momentum shifred constantly, the South Point Red Raiders, (who went on to win the North Carolina 3-A Conference Championship), beat the Moun- taineers 15-12. 3 Yet the Raiders had all they could handle with the determined Mounties, who had their own play-off hopes jolted when an interception in the last rwo minutes killed a threar inside the Raider 10. After giving their all, losing the game was a big let- down for the Mounties. Front row; Terry Chapman, Vincent Johnson, Jeff Lineberger, Tony Rainey, Mike Woodberry, Alan Van Dyke, Tony Boyce, Boo Robinson, Terry Mclain, Ricky Chapman and co-capr. Johnny Ross. Second row; Maurice Jamerson, Mark Howell, Mike Chambers, co-capt. Glenn Carroll, Jeff Cloninger, Keith Pressley, Chris Wright, Trent Thomasson, Scott Crawford, Mirion White, and Tony Putnam. Third row; Calvin Hood, Mark Schuman, Danny Williams, Mark Russell, Mark Scruggs, Lynn Thompson, dropped, Carl Burton, Mark E. Smith, and Avery Smith. Back row; Keith Blanton, Dick Styers, Mark F. Smith, dropped, John Estes, Henry Hager, Wally Davis, Markus Hager, Robert Bradley, Kevin Mack, Tim Leach, and Daryl Strong. 1979 Season Results Opponent om biUlga s se) ‘Nale)cole) hy Ost Gaston ; a0) F RNUlnat= ace celreya) 6) i Ss Exe) 4G Xo sia Glesiela) @) ovth Point 15 Pebase 12 3 ode alice] 6 ) i at Be s ‘ tials % es Sia Rs! South Point runner found the going rough against an aggressive Kings Mountain defense led by Glenn Carroll (63). Coaches Generate Enthusiasm In his second year as head foorball coach, Dan Brooks brings another enthusiastic corps of coaches to the Kings Mtn. football program; Bob Jones, David Brinkley, and Steve Fos- ter. As head mentor of K.M.'s grid squad, Brooks has established a 13-7 record. He didn't even play football his sophomore year, and probably never would have if head foorball coach Dan Brooks hadn't seen him playing J-V basketball. Brooks was impressed. He spoke with Kevin Mack and the next year Mack began his foorball career. Kevin Mack went on to set three rushing records af KMHS and to receive the MVP award his senior year. He is now being scouted by many major universities. After being beaten by Burns, the 3-A division Mounties came back to roll over 4-A Ashbrook 23-0. 1979 MOUNTIE CAPTAINS The Captains of the 1979 Mountie grid- ders are seniors Glenn Carroll (right) and Johnny Ross. Elected by their teammates, both are held in the highest respect by the players, coaches, and entire stu- dent body. 151 JN's Spark Enthusiasm And Show Promise What would a school’s athletic program be without Junior Varisty teams? It probably wouldn't be very good. Junior Varsity teams train athletes and give them the knowledge they need to participate in Varsity sports. That is exactly what our JV football team and cheerleaders have proven. The football ream was young and started off slowly this year, bur by the end of the season it showed much improvement and became a fine competitor. Coached by Charlie Burns, the JV's record was 2-4-1. Spirited and enthusiastic, the JV cheerleaders show much promise also. One could always see them cheering in rain or shine, NO matter how cold the weather was. Patty Strong serves as captain of the squad, and Mrs. Susan Patterson is the sponsor. The JV teams don't receive the glory and honor as varsity teams, but if there were no JV teams, the younger players wouldn't gain the experience they need. Rather, they would have to sit on the bench and watch the older players. 152 Front row: Patty Strong, Cindy Weaver and Ann Ballard; Back row: Tammy Barrer, Lori Scruggs, Sonya Smith, Debbie Sayers and Marty Clemmer. PRT catenins 6 6 Ae GU ces Hereies) MCR cah as Sy Ree AS SN 4st row — Rupert Stevenson, Tony Yarboro, James Rikard, Calvin Camp, Barry Lowrance, Mark Byers, Dana Camp and Gary Allen. 2nd row — Tony Brown, Scott Laughridge, Cam Stewart, Tommy Weaver, Tony Gordon, Larry Wilson and John Barnett. 3rd row — Fric Borchert, Richard Ellison, David Turner, David Bolin, Adam Green, Carlos Owens, and Jerry Tatum. 153 Mounties The astonishing ability of Bernard Womic carries the mountaineer distance runners through another season. Bernard (pictured af right) ran two miles in addition to Coach John Blalock’s daily workout of abour three or four miles a day. Bernard was named all conference this year and placed fifth in the entire SWC. The cross country team didn’t place first this year in many meets but they fought hard and usually — were among the top contenders. Although this year’s cross country team only won one meet our of five, Coach John Blalock is predicting improvement in the coming year. Coach Blalock commented on the lack of sophomores participating in cross country and thar tenth ‘graders are needed to develop experience for their more important junior and senior years. An example i s Bernard Womic, the only runner to begin in his sophomore year. He was ranked fifteenth in the Sectionals in this his junior year and was all conference both years. “Marathon” At A Steady Pace . MSs oR, Front row: Ricky Procter, Bernard Womic, Robbie Lovelace. Back row: Lanny Guyton, Terry Odums, Eric Moore, Eric Dixon. Volleyball: Bump, Set, Spikes! A Winning Season The 1979 Volleyball ream was one of the most respected teams in the SWC. The team consisted of many outstanding players. One of these fine i ox: players was Debbie Appling, who was nominated for all conference. Another outstanding performer on the team was Diane Williams who was selected player of the year in the SWC. Finally, the team coach, Kathy Brooks, was selected co-winner of the SWC Volleyball Coach of the Year award. This was a special honor for Coach Brooks because it was her first year as volleyball coach. The team’s record was 10 wins and 6 losses. ti i ‘y i) ‘ } ae Front Row: Leslie Hamrick, Lisa Crawford, Cindy Sutherland, Jennifer Campbell, Edie Potter, Leslie Sherrer. Back Row: Cathy Brooks, Coach, Sandy Hovis, Mary Ann White, Debbie Appling, Dianne Williams, Tammy Bolton, : Penny Blanton, Jenifer Pruette, Donna Myers, not pictured, Alison Champion. Coach Ed Guy led the Lady Mountaineers to a 11-3 victory season in the year of 1979. With convincing victories throughout the season, the Shelby game proved to be the most exciting and competive game because all the ladies played at their best. a ‘ ae Sip heen ween tenemos semen ey - Saran we! = | - - . ye -_ o= oh Ke te : lab tte te te ee er ‘st Row — Terri Plonk, Christy King, Karen Ledford, Bridget Glass, Kim Moss, Wanda Witherspoon, 2nd Row — Tina Forbes, 156 Dana Horne, Lisa Roark, Pam Baity, Rhonda Guy, Jamie Humphries, Kim Gladden, Edie Schronce. ee Coach Ed Guy, who started rhe girls tennis team five years ago, has worked hard to improve the team each year. He commented that this year’s team has been the best and the years to come will be even better. 157 Although the varsity baskerball team’s record is not that impressive they progressed and improved throughout the season. Coach Blalock felt that the highlight of the season was the big win over Crest. Carl “Smitty’’ Smith soars for 2 against North Gaston. Demetrius Goode is good for 2. Eric Dixon, a three year starter, has provided capable senior leadership. Smitty strikes again! Mountaineers await tip off to begin action. 159 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 1979-1980 KINGS MOUNTAIN HIGH “Mountaineers” Nov. 19 Bessemer City Nov. 27 West Charlotte Nov. 30 . . .. . . . . West Charlotte Dec: 47. 3, 455; ; . . East Gaston Dec. 7{ Shelby Dec. North Gaston Dec. Dec. Dec. East Rutherford Dec. + + « . � � Tip Off Tournament Jan. 2t R. S. Central Jan. South Point Jon: OTs Crest Jan. aPoeias ire East Gaston Jan. Jan. WV cee Jan. Bevens Jan. a yistais Ni chivn tauie CHASE . . East Rutherford R. S. Central South Point Crest - Conference Tournament c District Tournament Mar.6 . ... .. . . State Tournament Home Games tConference Games 308 Coach Blalock started a young and inexperienced team, with Eric Dixon as the lone senior. The team was plagued by injuries and was really hurt by the loss of Carl Smith. However Coach Bla- lock said he was happy with the team’s progress. 1st Row — Eric Moore, Anthony Perkins, Wayne Brown, Eric Dixon, Terrance Blalock 2nd Row — Gerald Byers, Tim Bell, Doug Smith, Carl Smith, Demetrius Goode With a 14-3 record the Boys JV Basker- ball team finish first in the Southwest Con- ference. Coach Danny Ray McDowell a faculty member ar Bethware School said thar he felr that the team had played up to their potential and they always gave 100 percent of themselves. 1st Row — Maurice Young, Dale Summers, 2nd Row — Chris Barnett, Todd Wray, Dexter Tate, Coach Danny Ray McDowell 8rd Row — Jhon Barnett, Vincent Roseboro, Jimmy Brown, Kevin Wheeler Sen note wae, a eso ns Gb aca nen acnetenehinecmngnanarasrenmnchaannaent Opponent Result West Charlotte — Lost West Charlotte Won £ast Gaston Lost Shelby Won North Gaston Lost Burns Lost Chase Lost East Rutherford Won R.S. Central Lost South Point Won Crest Lost East Gaston Lost Shelby Won North Gaston Won Burns Lost Chase Lost East Rutherford Won R.S. Central Lost Varsity a eS Girls aa = Bridget Glass Pam Baity Tammy Bolton Diane Williams Cheryl Goode Leigh Mauney Debbie Appling Kim Gladden Sandy Hovis Angie Bell Babes Basl erball Bounces On With New Coach Kim Gladden shoots for two. The new coach of the Kings Mountain Girls’ Basketball Team introduced a change in practice procedures. Mr. David Brinkley didn't change his own style of coaching just because he is now working with females. He stresses discipline and hard work in the daily practice sessions. The girls respect him as a basketball coach and are trustworthy of his knowledge of the sport. Their team is young bur the hard practices and play show. A close player-coach relationship keeps the team enthusiastic. As they wind up the season with an 8-11 record Coach Brinkley and his players hope to dominate in tournament play. Coaches and fans have commented on Chery! Goode’s ability to dominate under the basket. Her type of performance has proven thar she is a capable center and an asset to the team. Two other outstanding Juniors are Diane Williams and Bridget Glass. They demonstrated their ability many times over by their hustle and intensity on the court. Kim Gladden and Debbie Appling are two outstanding Seniors who will be missed for their leadership, experience, and talent. Future success will depend on the returning players. Two promising sophomore players are Angie Bell and Tammy Bolton. Coach Brinkley’s hopes for next year are continued improvement. Above left: Diane Williams drives for the basket. Above: Cheryl Good hauls down another rebound. Below: Coach Brinkley discusses strategy during a timeout. Bottom: Bridget Glass and Cheryl Goode await the tip off to begin action. This year the Girls’ J.V. Basketball team weathered a frustrating 3-7 record. Although disappointed, Coach Bumgardner commented that “we could have just as easily been 7 and 3. We lost four games by no more than four points.’’ Regardless of the record this year’s team received valuable experience and training in fundamental skills which will better prepare them for varsity competition. In his three years as wrestling coach, Mr. Sreve Moffitt has proved to be truly outstanding. The matmen have won the conference champion- ship every year since he began coaching here. While watching him coach at matches, one can see that Mr. Moffitt is whole-heartedly concerned with each of his wrestlers. He doesn't just sit in a chair showing encouragement for certain wres- tlers; he usually stands, and jumps, and shouts well-founded strategy for each individual wres- tler. The team thinks Mr. Moffitt is GREAT. reve say, ‘He's the best coach in the SWC. He ‘learns’ you. He puts it into words you can understand. He works you hard.” 1st Row: Joey Wyre, Terry McClain, Miles Boyce, and Caje Etters. 2nd Row: Bernard Womic, Maurice Jamerson, Todd Bell, Eric Spicer, and Knot Ross. 3rd Row: Rupert Stevenson, Ronald Oates, Jeff Rowell, Novell Young, Avery Smith, Lenny Thompson, Keith on Pressley, and Coach Moffitt. Nor Pictured: Walt Goode. i, ale % v Wrestlers “Takedown” Sectional Title Coach Steve Moffitt’s wrestlers cid very well this year. Nor only did the team win the conference and state sectional championships, many of the wrestlers are expected to go as far as the state finals. Johnny “Knot’’ Ross and Jeff Rowell, both seniors, remained un- defeated all season, and Knot was voted ‘SWC Wrestler of the Year.” Two other seniors also did a good job, Avery Smith lost only one match, and Maurice Jamerson only lost two. In addition to his fine sea- son, Maurice was named “‘outstand- ing wrestler’’ at the state sectionals. Mr. Moffitt said thar the wrestler’s hard work and desire to learn helped the team a great deal. Also the fact that seven of the wrestlers were seniors, and that he had some good sophomores on the team; was decisive in the season's eminent out- come. Probably the most exciting match was the one against Ashbrook, a 4- A school, whose wrestlers were ranked second in North Carolina. KM won the match 24-23. Jeff Rowell’s pin was the only one of the match. Overall, the wrestlers recorded a 9-1 regular season. They are expect- ed fo go on fo greater things in post- season play. KM Grappler shoots a half. Boys Track Sprints Toward SUCCess ial SS aa De As sper ee a ‘gk aie Pi as ad 7 Paget ott ms re ae i Oo Ce aa oa % Bi Se ai ok a rs : ile ena Pe gn, ie a fOr nae 7 Nha ' 0 - yee a ag ee 3 OFT eae. -5 Some «ee Se o We : te th at Se NIN on ee ates See ee eee : Kneeling: Charlie Morrow, Barry Lowrance, Mike Woodberry, John Lineberry, Calvin Wingo, Kenny Womic, Eric Spicer, Mirion White, Larry Wilson. Second Row: Jeff Lineberger, Todd Barrett, Keith Pressley, Kevin Mack, Greg Tate, Tony Brown, Gary Allen, Joe Smith, Aaron Dixon. Third Row: Richard Ellis, Terry Odums, Wade Clark, Marcus Hager, John Estes, Henry Hager, Robert Bradley, Jerry Scruggs, Mark E. Smith, Ronald Smith, Bernard Womic, Lanny Guyton. March 21 March 28 April 3 April 11 April 15 April 16 April 22 April 25 May 2 May 9 May 16 The 1980 track team, though young and inexperienced, should be competitive in the conference. The team will be a strong contender for the title, bur they will have to defear the tough teams of R.S. Central and defending champions Southpoint. Kevin Mack, Mirion White, Kenny Womic, and Robert Bradley are just a few of the top performers on the track team. Coach Steve Foster is encouraged by his team’s performance so far. If all the members perform up to their potential they will be able to “sprint towards success.”’ BOYS TRACK SCHEDULE — 1980 ER, Chase, Crest at RS Central EG, NG, at SP Shelby, KM at Burns EG, Burns at Chase ER, Crest, NG at Shelby SP, RS at KM SP, NG, EG ar Shelby Burns, KM, ER, RS, Chast at Crest Lincolnton Invitational Relays Burns, Chase, Crest, KM, NG at SP ar 1:00 Shelby, RS at East Rutherford ar 3:00 Cleveland at KM Pre-conference af site of Conf. meet Conference meet sife (unknown) Sectional meet State meet 169 170 Lady Tracksters © a Show Promise c Meas yes i ie Rhea, Kristine Gatts. Kneeling: Karen Blackwell, Leslie Sherrer, Pam Vasquez, Roxanne Bennett, Stacie ; ; 2nd its Edie Porrer, Carol Bennett, Cynthia Frazier, Trica Griffin, Deborah Hopper, Sonya Pressley, Bridget Glass, Kim Moss. 3rd row: Elizabeth Borchert, Wanda Stowe, Diane Williams, Pam Bolton, Cheryl Goode, Brenda Williams, Kathy Stamey, Cindy Weaver. With many of last year's standouts returning, Coach Kathy Brooks feels that this year could be a good one for girl's track here at KMSHS. Coach Brooks says depth could be key advantage for the lady tracksters as Diane Williams, Pam Bolton, Bridget Glass and Jamie Humphries will all be back in their respective events. Two newcomers who. look very promis- ing are Deb- orah Hopper and Pamela Vasquez. However, Pamela is an exchange student and probably will not be able to compete in confer- ence meets. —s When asked if KM could be a contender for the conference title Mrs. Brooks said Chase looks very strong bur there is always that chance. 7 “2 2 cae a ¢ ge s yt ee Sie meet . we €. wv sks 172 Boys Tennis The boy’s tennis team has improved over last year's team because they have such good attitudes. Coach Guy says the players are young and willing to learn and work. The team is fairly well balanced with the exception of Kenny Horne and Scott Hardin slightly out in front of the other players. Coach Guy expects the match against Sheloy to be tough because Shelby is so much more exper- ienced. wb ¥- zi ae Sumas ee ie @ gt Pant bbs oo e) F i i tie a ell. aie, ag? . seataue Beagssecesstestess ai nit . aa: aE! eh bee fe ee es SS | 4st Row: Brad Curtis, Mike Cornwell, Scorr Hardin, Kevin Roberts, Ben Carpenter. 2nd Row: Greg | Hambright, Tommy Buchanan, Brent Shyties, Kenny Horne, Barry Webster, Jay Schronce. Nor pictured: Marl Cloniger and Bobby Huffsterler. Softballers Slug It Out! Infield ... Standing: Loretta Oates, Diane Williams, Mary Ann White, Susan Howze, Mary Plyler. Kneeling: Lisa Crawford, Kim Moss, Bridget Glass, Tammy Bolton. This year’s softball team, led by first year coach, David Brinkley, looks promis- ing. Coach Brinkley believes in the team concept, and cannot single out excep- tional players. The team looks strong defensively, and if each player does her best, they should be contenders for the conference championship. March 13 17 20 24 2) 31 April 3 14 17 21 24 28 May 1 15-16 17 Girls Softball Schedule — 1980 Hunter Huss R.S. Central Burns Chase N. Gaston Shelby E. Rutherford South Point E. Gaston N. Gaston Shelby Crest South Point East Gaston Conference Tournament State Play-offs Home Home Away Home Home Away Away Home Away Away Home Away Away Home 3:30 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 | Standing: Sandy Ho- vis, Penny Blanton, Debbie Appling, Leslie Hamrick. Kneeling: Donna Myers, Renee Cook, Cindy Weaver. 175 176 Mounties Touch All Bases a Coach Barry Gib- son, a dedicated coach was voted Coach of the Year three times in the past five years and remarkably twice in a row. Coach Barry Gibson's baseball Mountaineers are expect- iINg A promising season with 11 players returning from last year's outstanding team, which was beaten in the final game of the conference championship series. The team that beat the Mounties eventually took the state runner-up title. The 1980 Mounties are looked upon as one of the teams to beat, along with Burns and South Poin. Strong defense and pitching should be the key to the Mounties success. Ace lefthander Tim Leach will head the starting mound staff. Ricky Proctor and Jeff Cloninger are other starters. Junior Todd Blalock and Sophomores Robert Anderson, Kevin Jones, and Scott Shaw will also assist the hurlers. Senior Lyn Hayes will give the Mounties good defense behind the plate. Terry Chapman will be the reserve catch- er. Eric Dixon will play first base, with Ricky Chapman at second, and Tony Boyce at third. Mike Spears will be at the shortstop position. : Proctor may also play some at first base and in the outfield. Brent Bell will be the back-up at second base, Terry Bullock behind Spears, and Alan Van Dyke will play reserve af third. Mark Schuman and Eric Moore are likely starters in left and center field. Spears, Cloninger and Proctor should share in the right field duties. Coach Gibson is assisted by Bud Bumgardner whose experience and knowledge have proved valuable. Front: Rusty Bumgardner, Tommy Leach, Terry Chapman, Tony Boyce, Terry Bullock, Brent Bell, Alan Van Dyke, Ricky Leach, and Robert Anderson. Back: Ricky Chapman, Todd Blalock, Mark Schuman, Kevin Jones, Timmy Leach, Jeff Cloninger, Eric Dixon, Scott Shaw, Eric Moore, Ricky Proctor, Lyn Hayes, and Mike Spears. 177 Despite Below — ‘‘Par’’ Weather, Golf Team Putt-ers Along Perhaps the most difficult aspect of preparing a golf team for the Spring matches is not hours of grueling practice or scouting your opponent, but working around the weather. One day is typically spring with flowers blooming as the sun shines. The next day is typically winter with people sledding on the golf course rather than practicing approach shots or putting. Despite the erratic weather Kings Mountain's golf team must be doing something right. In their first match against Chase, Crest, and Burns, Kings Mountain was the winner by 45 shots. Sammy Wolfe was medalist at 80, and a greatly improved Dexter Tate was second at 84. Kings Mountain's team is quided by a capable golfer in Coach Bob Jones. And with weather permitting the KM golfers should prove thar they can putt-er around with the best. Below, kneeling: David Rhea, Lee Neisler, Jimmy Bumgardner, Chucky Adams. Standing: Sammy Wolfe, Dexter Tate, Jack Jackson, oe ae Bob Smith. Not pictured — Delk Haigler. 9 ed Milestones Of The Decade 1970 — Supreme Court ruled thar youths who do not register for the draft at 18 are free of prosecution at 23. — Kent State Tragedy marked the virtual end of anti-war demonstra- tions. 1971 — Supreme Court lowered the voting age to 18 in all elections. — Alan Sheppard became the Sth man to walk on the moon. 1972 — Supreme Court banned legal discrimination of women. — Mark Spitz won 7 gold medals in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Swimming. he Bear hos be- — Afghanistan became a republic. pba g mais. 1973 — Abortion ruled legal. it of compos — End of Draft. joc — End of military action in North Vietnam. 1974 — Hank Aaron became the all time leader in homerun hitting. — President Richard M. Nixon resigned from the US Presidency. — Watergate Hearings. 1975 — Smokey the Bear retired. — US and Russia rendezvous in space. — Kings Mountain Centennial. — lran's two-party system was dissolved by Shah Mohmmed Reza Pahlevi. 1976 — United States Bicentennial. — Supreme Court ruled that teachers may spank students under certain conditions. — Vikings | and Il take pictures of Mars. 1977 — Gary Gillmore became the first person executed in the US in ten years. — Elvis Pressley the King of Rock and Roll died. 1978 — Cassino gambling was legalized in Atlantic Ciry, New Jersey. — Mickey Mouse turned 50 — Muhammed Ali lost and regained the heavyweight crown in the same year. 1979 — Great Britain elected it’s first woman Prime Minister. — Veteran actor John Wayne died. — First Polish Pope. — lranian students take 50 Americans hostage, demanding the return of the Shah. 1980 — On June 3, the Class of 1980 says farewell to KMSHS. School Daze Maze 9 qj J PRINCIPAL AOWSe atl mesTen HACEK Milestones ... The final day arrives. Books are packed away for the summer, and weary minds turn towards bright prospects of summer vacation. Doors are locked, and reverberating echoes of the last straggling footsteps sound and fade in empty halls. For some, it is a time of final goodbyes, a final glance ar the old and dusty walls of the school that has been so much a part of their lives. 185 een See Milestones ... Af times, the tears can- not be restrained for a friend who might never be seen again. Thoughts of past conflicts, trials, and confrontations dim in the light of a bright, yet unforseen future. For a few, the goodbye is a happy one. For many, this time of farewell, this miles- tone, is an event of conflicting emotions: happiness, sorrow, relief, and joy. These years can never be lived again. Only memories, momentos, and hopefully, friendships will survive. This is truly good- 45 = 9:49 First Period 19:35 Secon! 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End Fourth Period Sixth Period End of School Nay “OPENING ASSEMBLY SCHECULE ‘orning Bell Homeroom First Period Second Period Assembly Third Period First Lunch Fourth Period for Second Lunch Students Fourth Period for First Lunch Studer ts Second Lunch End of Second Lunch: End of Fourth Period Fifth Period Sixth Period End of School Day SFTESIOON ASSEMRLY SCHEDULE S225. = “ornine Bell 233 8:49 Homeroom 1:45 9:49 248 19:35 Fourth Period for Second Lunch Students Fourth Pertod for First Lunch Students Fifth Period Sixth Period __ DAT | TIME B. 3 oe B:30— fines |} ci ey your Official class ng jeweler Rité BALANCE Nvs BRENDA ADAMS: Art 3; Senior Choir 3; Pep Club 2, 3; Womens Choir 2; Junior Choir 1. WAYNE ADAMS: VICA 1, 2, 3, Secretary; Track 1; Art 2, 3. TAMMY LYNN ADCOCK: FBLA 2, 3; Womens Choir 2; Junior Choir 1. DAVID ALEXANDER: Football 1; Track 1. DEBBIE APPLING: Beta Club 1, 2, 8; NHS 2, 3; FTA SAE 3; Science Club 2, 3; Milestones Sraff 2, 3, Business Manager 3; K-Monogram 1, 2, 3, Secretary-Treasurer 3; Softball 2; Baskerball 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, All Conference 3; FCA 2; Junior-Senior Steering Committee 2; Senior Superlative — Most Athletic Girl. TERESA GAYLE BAGGETT: FHA 1; VICA 2; DECA 3; Pep Club 2, 3. BRYAN BAKER: French Club 1; Science Club 2, 3; Key Club 3; Drafting 2. PAMELA SUE BELL: Beta Club 1; FBAL 3. CARL ERIC BARNETT: Beta Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 1: Science Club 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, Vice-President 3; Govenors School Nominee 2; Student Council 2, 3; All Strate Band 1, 2; Band Council 2, 3; Senior Class Treasurer. DALE GRETCHEN BARNETT: Art 3; Pep Club 3; Office Aide 3; Manager of the Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team 3; Man- ager of the Girls’ JV Basketball Team 1. SHERRY MARENE BARNETT: Spanish Club 1; Art 3; Pep Club 2, 3; Junior Choir 1. STANLEY BARRETT: VICA 2, 3. TRACY ELAINE BAUMGARDNER: FHA 1, 2, 3; French Club 1, 2; Science Club 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2; All Stare Band 1, 2, 3; Powder Puff Football 2. RITA CORINE BEATTY: Beta Club 2, 3; FBLA 3; Vice- President 3. KATHY RENNEE BELK: FTA SAE 3, Secretary-Treasurer 3; French Club 1; FBLA 3; Pep Club 2, 3; Student Council 3; Junior-Senior Steering Committee 2; Homecoming Nomi- nee 3; Tutor 3. BEVERLY BELL: French Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3, President 3; Pep Band 1, 2, 3; DECA 3; All State Band 1, 2, 3; N.C. All State Honors Band 2; Carousel Princess Nominee 3. BOBBY BELL: FFA 2; VICA 3; Track 1; Junior Choir 1; Pep Club 2; Baskerball 1. MARGARET CAROL BENNETT: FTA SAE 2, 3; FHA 2, 3: French Club 1; Science Club 3; Milestones Sraff 2, 3, Typist; Mountaineer Staff 3; K-Monogram 3; Track 2, 3; Pep Club 1; Homecoming Nominee 3; Powder Puff Football 2, 3; FCA 2, 3; Volleyball Scorekeeper 3. RETA BENNETT: French Club 1; Science Club-3; Band 1, 2,3; Pep Band 2, 3; DECA 3; All State Band 1. SUSAN KIMBERLY BENNETT: French Club 1; Pep Club 1, 2. LEE BICKLEY- VIGA' 2-3: BILLY BIGGERS: FFA 2; Track 2; Student Council 2. KAREN DENISE BLACKWELL: French Club 1; Science Club 2, 3; Milestones Sraff 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 3; Pep Club 1, 2; Student Council 1, 2; Majorette 1, 2, 3; Homecoming Sponsor 2; Powder Puff Football 2, 3; Gardner Webb Majorette Camp 2; Camp Playmore 1; Winthrop Major- ette Camp 3; Josten’s American Yearbook Workshop 3. JAMES KEITH BLANTON: K-Monogram 2, 3; Key Club 3; Football 1, 2, 3. PENNY LYNN BLANTON: FBLA 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Art 2, 3; Pep HOE Tree. INA RAE BLANTON: FBLA 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2. NINA MAE BLANTON: FBLA 2, 3, Treasurer 3; Pep Club 1, 2 KIMBERLY STARNES BLANTON: Beta Club 1, 2, 3; VICA 1; DECA 2, 3; Pep Club 3. SANDRA GAIL BLANTON: Softball 1; Senior Choir 1, 2: Chorale 3; DECA 1, 2, 3; Bible Club 2; Pep Club 3; Basker- ball 1. ROBERT BOLIN: VICA 2, 3, Treasurer 3; Bus Driver 1, 2: Pep Club 2. TINA HUGHES BOLIN: FHA 3. PAMELA D. BOLTON: Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; KMonogram 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Art 2, 3; Drafting 3; DECA 1; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, President 3; Student Council 1; FCA 2; NCA Camp 1; CSC Camp 2; Golden Eagle Camp 3; Homecoming Nominee 3; Homecoming Sponsor 2; Homecoming Activities Com- mittee 1, 2, 3; Coach's Aide 2; Powder Puff Foorball 2: Drama Club 3. ERNST BORCHERT IV: VICA 1, 2, 3; Bus Driver 2, 3; Drafting 3. MILES EDWARD BOYCE: Wrestling 1, 2, 3; Football 1; Track 1; Senior Choir 2; Ensemble 3; Junior Choir 1. ROBERT ALLEN BRADLEY: French Club 1; Science Club 2, 3; K-Monogram 3; Key Club 3; Football 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1; All Conference Track 1, 2. CARLA JILL BRIDGES: French Club 1; Cheerleader 2; K- Monogram Club 2; Art 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Office Aide 2; Homecoming Sponsor 1; Senior Superlative Flirtiesr Girl; Big Sister Program 3; Peer Tutoring 2. THOMAS R. BUCHANAN: Beta Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 1: Science Club 1, 2; Tennis 3; Student Council 3. DEBORAH ANN BUMGARDNER: FHA 1, 3; Art 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3. ANDREW DELANEY BURRIS: VICA 1, 2, 3; Bus Driver 2, 3; Track 1; Junior Choir 1; Baskerball 1. CARL ALLEN BURTON: FFA 3; Science Club 2; K-Mono- gram 3; Key Club 3; Baseball 1; Football 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Drama Club 3; FCA 2. CURTIS CAMP: Drafting 2. BILLY R. CAMPBELL, JR.: NHS 3; Science Club 3; Mountain- eer Staff 3, Copy Editor. JEFF CAMPBELL: Berta Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 2; Band 1, 2, 3, Secretary-Treasurer 3; Pep Band 2, 3; All Strate Band 132: GLENN CARROLL: French Club 1; InterClub Council 3; K- Monogram 1; Key Club 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3; Track 2; Student Council 1, 3; Ensemble 3. LISA CARROLL: FTA SAE 3; French Club 2; Science Club 3; Cheerleader 1. SONALI JENENE CARSON: FHA 3; Pep Club 3. ROBIN LYNNE CASH: FTA SAE 3; FFA 3; FHA 2, 3; Tennis 1, 2; DECA 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; FHA Recreation Chairman 2; Powder Puff Football 3: Teacher's Aide 3; 1st Place in District Biscuit Bake-off sponsored by Carolina Dairy 2. MICHAEL H. CHAMBERS: FFA 3; Mountaineer Sraff 3; Foor- 189 ball 1, 2, 3; Ensemble 3; Student Council 1; Drama Club 3; Senior Superlative Wittiest Boy. RICHARD CHAPMAN: French Club 1; Science Club 2, 3; K- Monogram 2, 3; Key Club 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Foorball 1, 2, 3; Drafting 1; Math Contest at Wingate 2; Math Contest at UNCC 3. RONNY CHAPMAN: Art 2, 3. SHARON CHAPMAN: French Club 1; Pep Club 2. JANET LEE CHILDERS: Beta Club 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 3; NHS 2, 3; FTA SAE 2, 3; French Club 1; Science Club 2, 3; Miles- tones Sraff 1, 2, 3, Editor 3; InterClub Council 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Math Club 1; Pep Club 2; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Presidential Classroom 3; Junior Class Secretary; Senior 3; Josren’s American Yearbook Workshop 3; Mars Hill Band Camp 1; Jr.-Sr. Steering Committee 2. MELANY ANN CLARK: Cheerleader 1, 2; Mountaineer Staff 2, 3, Editor-in-Chief 3; K-Monogram 1, 2; DECA 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary-Treasurer 3; Office Aide 1, 2; Tutor 3; Carrousel Princess 3; Big Sister Program 1, 3. JEFF CLONINGER: Mountaineer Sraff 3; K-Monogram 2, 3; Key Club 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Drafting 1, 3; Pep Club 2; Student Council 2; Junior Class President. SHIRLEY ANN CONNER: FTA SAE 3; FHA 1, 2, 3; DECA 3, Parlimanatary 3; Pep Club 3; Carolina Dairy Biscuit Bakeoff 2; Teacher's Aide 3. JEANETTE COSTNER: FHA 3. WILLIAM SCOTT CRAWFORD: FFA 1, 2; Spanish Club 1, 2; VICA 3; Key Club 3; Football 2, 3; Art 2; Senior Choir 1, 2; Pep Club 2, 3. WYNN CRAWFORD: Track 1. KENNETH WW. CURRY: Mountaineer Sraff 3; Senior Choir 2; Chorale 3; Bible Club 2; Junior Choir 1; Basketball 1; Radio Club 3. VALERIE BENITA CURRY: French Club 1; Human Relations Committee 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; DECA 2, 3; Pep Club 1; Student Council 1, 2. VICKY CURRY: FHA 3; Art 3. BOBBY DALE DAVIS: Spanish Club 1, President 1; VICA 3, Treasurer 3; Science Club 3; Milestones Staff 1, 2, 3, Layout Editor 2, 3; InterClub Council 1; Key Club 3; Drafting 2, 3; Broadcast Club 3; Explorer’s Club — Search and Rescue 3. MARK ANTHONY DEATON: FFA 1, 2; VICA 1, 2, 3, Treasur- er 3; Key Cub 2. DAVID DEVANE: Science Club 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3; Drama Club 3, Treasurer 3. ERIC LYNN DIXON: Beta Club 1, 2, 3, President 3; NHS 2, 3; French Club 1; Science Club 3; InterClub Council 3; K- Monogram Club 2, 3; Key Club 2, 3, President 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Cross Country 3; Baskerball 1, 2, 3; Student Council 2, 3; Boys’ Stare 2; Jr.-Sr. Steering Committee 2; Jr. Mar- shal 2; Senior Superlative Best All Around Boy; Jr.-Sr. Prom Waiter 1; Who's Who American High School Students. REX EUGENE DYE: Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 2. RHONDA JEAN ECHOLS: French Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 2, 3; Pep Club 1. JOHN ESTES, JR: Foorball 1, 3; Track 1, 2. DONNA FARRIS: VICA 3. VICKIE LENNET FEEMSTER: VICA 3; Chorale 3; Pep Club 1; Junior Choir 1. SCOTT FREDELL: VICA 2, 3. 5 a ¢ F . 4 Be ‘ . es « a = ¥ anf ee Ge et j . ra ig ds; A , a. ¥ i ew : a ae i LISA FORTENBERRY: FBLA 3; Pep Club 2: Office Aide 3. GARY DALE GIBBONS: French Club 1, 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Drama Club 3. KIM GLADDEN: Bera Club 1, 2, 3; NHS 2, 3: FTA SAE 2, 3; French Club 1; Science Club 2; Human Relations Commit- tee 1, 2, 3; K-Monogram 2, 3, Vice President 2; Tennis 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Majorette 1, 2, 3; Tennis All-Conference 2, 3; Jr.-Sr. Steering Committee 2. RODNEY GORDON: VICA 3; Art 3; DECA 3. ANN GRANT: Beta Club 1, 2; French Club 1; FBLA 2, 3, President 3; Cheerleader 1; DECA 1; Pep Club 1, 2. SHARON LYNNE GREASON: VICA 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 2, Secretary 3. GLADYS A. GRIER: Spanish Club 1, 2; Arr 2, 3; Senior Choir 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Junior Choir 1. JUANE LATRICIA GRIFFIN: FHA 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Junior Choir 1; Powder Puff Foorball 3; Drama Cub 3. ROY DONALD GRIFFIN: Key Club 3; Bus Driver 2; Drafting 2, 3; Bible Club 2. JEFF GUYTON: Wrestling 2; Senior Choir 2; Junior Choir 1. LANNY DEWITT GUYTON: French Club 1; Science Club 2, 3; Milestones Staff 2, 3, Photographer; Band 1, 2,-3, Custodi- an 3; Key Club 1, 3; Bus Driver 2, 3; Lighting Crew 2, 3; Wrestling 1; Track 1, 3; Cross Country 3; Pep Club 1; Josten’s American Yearbook Workshop 3. KRISTEN JEAN HAGEN: Bera Club 1, 2, 3; NHS 2, 3; French Club 1, 2, 3; Milestones Staff 3, Co-Art Editor; Arr 2, 3; Governor's School 2; Drama Club 3; Junior Marshal 2. WILLIAM HENRY HAGER II: Soanish Club 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 8; K-Monogram 2; Foorball 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Baskerball 1, 2. DELK HAIGLER: Beta Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 1: Science Club 2, 3; KMonogram 2, 3; Key Club 2, 3; Drafting 2; Golf 1, 2, 3; State Golf Championship 2; Powder Puff Cheerleader 3; Jr.-Sr. Steering Committee 2; “Top Sales- man” Junior Magazine Sale 2; School Winner — Century lll Leadership Program 3; Peer Turor 1; Trip to France 1. KARAN HALLMAN: FHA 1, 2, 3, Secretary; VICA 1. DAVID KISH HAMBRIGHT: Spanish Club 3; Science Club 2, 3; Powder Puff Cheerleader 3; Drafting 1. LESLIE JEAN HAMBRIGHT: Beta Club 1, 2, 3; NHS 2, 3, President 3; FTA SAE 3; French Club 1; Science Club 2, 3; Milestones Sraff 1, 2, 3, Editor 3; Math Club 1. Studenr Council 1, 2, 3; Presidential Classroom 2: Jr. Class Vice- President; Sr. Class Vice-President; Chief Junior Marshal: WR {RS 043 Girls’ State 2; Morehead Scholarship Nominee; Jr.-Sr. Steer- ing Committee; Senior Superlative Most Likely to Succeed Girl; Outstanding Names and Faces; Danforth “| Dare You ’ Award; Homecoming Nominee. LINDSAY HAMM: FFA 3; VICA 3. LISA HAMPTON: FBLA 3; Pep Club 2, 3. KAY HANNA: VICA 3, Treasurer; FHA 1; Pep Club 2; VICA Pi PATTI ANN HARBISON: French Club 1; Science Club 2; Pep Club 1; Drama Club 3. CATHY HARGETT. JONAS LYNN HAYES: Baseball 1, 2, 3; Cross Country 1. LORIE ANN HEAVENER: FHA 2; French Club 2; Mountain- eer Staff 1; Art 2; Pep Cl ub 2; Drama Club 1. JEFF HEINBACH. NEWT E. HENSON, JR.: VICA 2, 3; Bible Club 3. 191 ROY DEAN HIPPS: Beta Club 2, 3; VICA 2, 3. DAISY DONNA HOLMAN: Beta Club 2; FHA 2; Bible Club 1. KENNY HORNE: FFA 4, 2, Treasurer 2; InterClub Council 3; Tennis 1, 2, 3; Drafting 1, 2, 3, President 3, Vice-President 2: KARLA HOWELL: FHA 3; Softball 4; Art 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3; Drama Club 3, President of Fund Raising Committee 3. MARK ALAN HOWELL: K-Monogram 3; Key Club 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Radio Club 3, President 3; Powder Puff Cheerleader 2, 3. MICHAEL HOWELL: VICA 2. RANDY WAYNE HOWELL: Art 2, 3. SUSAN LYNN HOWZE: French Club 1; FBLA 3; Band 1, 2, 3; K-Monogram 2, 3; Lighting Crew 1, 2, 3; Softball 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3; Basketball 2; Senior Superlative Best Looking Girl. DAVID MARK HULLENDER: Beta Club 2, 3; NHS 2, 3; French Club 1; Science Club 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 3; Key Ciub 3, Secretary-Treasurer 3; South Central District All Stare Band 2, 3; Radio Club 3; Jr.-Sr. Steering Committee 2. Junior Marshal 2; Band Council 3, Senior Representa- tive; Guidance Aide 3. RUTH HULLENDER: French Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3; DECA 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Office Aide 1, 2, 3; Homecoming Sponsor 3; Homecoming Nominee 3. SHERRI DENISE HULLENDER: VICA 1, 2, 3, Secretary. SOPHIA NADINE HUNTER: SPA Officer 1; Senior Choir 2, 3; Womens’ Choir 1. A wate ROBIN LYNNE HURDT: Bera Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary 3; NHS 2, 3: French Club 4; Science Club 3; Milestones Sraff 3, Typing Editor 3; KMonogram 2; Softball 1, 2, 3; DECA 1; Pep Club 4, 2: Basketball 1; Governors School Nominee 2; Junior Marshal 2: Powder Puff Foorball 2, 3; Muscular Dystrophy Dance-a-thon 1, 2. CHRISTOPHER HUSKEY: Baskerball 4. SHARON KAY HUSKEY: Band 1, 2, 3; Lighting Crew 1, 22 President 3, Vice-President 2. JEFFREY CECIL INGRAM: Beta Club 2, 3; French Club 1; Science Club 3. PAULETTE INGRAM: FHA 4, 2, 3; Art 4, 2; Pep Club 2, 3. CYNTHIA LEE JACKSON: FHA 2, 3; Art 2, 3; Pep Club 4. PAULA JACKSON: Pep Club 1; Volleyball 1. SHARON LYNN JACKSON: French Club 2, 3; Junior Choir 1. Women’s Choir 2: Ensemble 3, Vice President 3. MAURICE EDWARD JAMERSON: FFA 1, 3; Spanish Club 4, 2; Bus Driver 2, 3; Wrestling 1, 2, 3; Foorball 1, 3; Senior Choir 2: Chorale 3; Student Council 3; Office Aide 3. CYNTHIA CASSANDRA JEFFRIES: French Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3; DECA 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2. KEVIN ELIZABETH JENKINS: French Club 1; Mountaineer Sraff 3, Vice President 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Flag Girl 1, 2, 3; Jr.-Sr. Steering Committee 2; Jr.-Sr. Waitress 1; Homecoming Sponsor 2; Powder Puff Foorball 2: Coordinator for Mountaineer Staff Fashion Show 3. ANITA LAUGHRIDGE: FTA SAE 3; French Club 1. TIM LEACH: Baseball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Guidance Aide 2: Drama 3; Baseball Most Improved Player 1; All-Confer- ence Baseball 1; Baseball Most Vaulable Player 2. Fred Plonk Blocking Award 2; All-Conference Baseball 2; Fred Plonk Blocking Award 3. KIMBERLY LEE LEDFORD: Inter Club Council 2; Human Relations Committee 2; DECA 1; Pep Club 3. TERRY LYNN LEDFORD: FBLA 2, 3. DANNY C. LOVELACE: Bus Driver 2; Drafting 1, 2. JAMES KEVIN MACK: Football 2, 3; Track 3; Baskerball 1. CATHERINE ELAINE MCDANIEL: FTA SAE 3; French Club 1; Mountaineer Staff 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 2, 3; Pep Club 1; Lenoir Rhyne Language Fair 1; Journalism Club 1. CATHY LEE MCDANIEL: Beta Club 1, 2, 3, Vice President 3; NHS 2, 3, Secretary-Treasurer 3; French Club 1; Spanish Cslub 2, 3; Science Club 2, 3; K-Monogram 2; Softball 2; Senior Choir 1, 2; Chorale 3, Vice President 3; Pep Club 2: 8 a Student Council 3; Volleyball 2; Junior Marshal 2; Home- coming Court 3. TIMOTHY SCOTT MCDANIEL: Milestones Staff 3, Co-Art Editor 3; Mountaineer Staff 3; Key Club 2, 3; Art 1, 2, 3, Vice President 2, 3; Drafting 2, 3; Vice President 3; Gover- nor’s School Nominee 2; Jr.-Sr. Decorating Committee 2; National Maritime Poster Contest 2nd Place 1; Senior Su- perlative Most Talented Boy 3. WILLIAM DICKEY MCGILL: Beta Club 1, 2, 3; NHS 2, 3, Vice President 3: FTA SAE 2; French Club 1; Science Club 2; Milestones Staff 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 1, 2, 3; Key Club 1, 3; Lighting Crew 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1; Governor's School 2; Office Aide 1, 2; Hugh O’Brien Nominee 1; All-State Band 1; Sophomore Class President: Boys’ State 2. LAURA MARIE MCGINNIS: Beta Club 1, 2, 3; NHS 2, 3; FTA SAE 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, Presidenr 3, Vice President 2: French Club 1, 2, Secretary 2; Science Club 2, 3; SPO Officer 2; Secretary 2; Milestones Staff 3, Club Editor; Inter Club Council 2; Math Club 1; Pep Club 1, 2, Secrerary 1; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Presidential Classroom 2: Good Citizen of the Year 2; Volleyball 2; Schuessler Award Winner 2; Jr.-Sr. Steering Committee 2; DAR Good Citizen 3; Exchange Club Youth of the Month 3; Sophomore Class Treasurer; Senior Class President; Senior Superlative Friend- liest- Girl, Homecoming Nominee 3; Outstanding Names and Faces 2, 3; Homecoming Committee 3; Powder Puff Football 2; Homecoming Sponsor 2, 3. — CRAIG JOSEPH MAYES: Beta Club 1, 2, 3; NHS 2, 3; FFA 14, 2, 3, President 3, Vice President 2, Secretary 1; Science Club 2, 3, President 3; Inter Club Council 3; Bus Driver 1, 2, 3; Junior Marshal 2; Morehead Scholarship Nominee 3. HALINA MARIA MILE WSKA: Mountaineer Staff 3; Treasur- er 3; Track 2; Pep Club 2; American Field Service (AFS) 1; Medical Explorers 2, 3; Drama Club 1. LOU CORAN MILLER: Beta Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 2: Milestones Staff 2, 3, typist 2, Class Editor 3; Pep Club 2; Student Council 2; Office Aide 3; Broadcast Club 3, Secre- tary-Treasurer 3. ERIC COLE MOORE: French Club 1; K-Monogram 2, 3, Vice President 3; Key Club 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Cross Country 3; Art 3; Drafting 1, 2; Pep Club 2, 3; Baskerball 1, 3. DANA ATHLENE JACKSON: FHA 1; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary-Treasurer 1; Track 1; Senior Choir 2; Chorale 3; DECA 3; Pep Club 1, 2; Junior Choir 1; Baskerball 1. MARY MOORE: VICA 3, Treasurer; K-Monogram 1; Soft- ball 1; Track 2; Senior Choir 2; Chorale 3; Pep Club 2; Junior Choir 1; Baskerball 3. PAT RICIA ANN MOORE: FHA 2; French Club 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Junior Choir 14; Women's Choir 2. BRYAN CONNLEY MORROW: Beta Club 1, 2, 3; FFA 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 3; Broadcasting Club 3. 193 JEFFREY LEE MOSS: Science Club 2; Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 2, 3; Drafting 2. DONNA LYNN MYERS: French Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 3; K-Monogram 2, 3; Softball 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 1; Art 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, Vice President 1; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Flag Girl 1, 2, 3; Jr.-Sr. Waitress 1; Band Council 2, Jr.- Sr. Band Committee 2; Volleyball 2, 3; Co-Captain 3; Homecoming Court 3; Homecoming Publicity Chairman 3; Carrousel Princess Nominee 3; Powder Puff Foorball 2, 3; Homecoming Sponsor 2; Teacher's Aide 2; FCA 3; Student Council Fila Committee 1. MARTHA ALICE NICHOLSON: French Club 1; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 3; Senior Choir 1, 2; Chorale 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Governor's School Nominee 1, 2; National Cheer- leader Association Summer Clinic 1; Cheerleader Spirit Con- ference Summer Clinic 3; J.N. McClure “Best Musician’ Award 2: Mars Hill Choral Clinic 2, 38; NC State Choral Contest 3; Gardner Webb Choral Clinic 1, 2, 8; Carowinds Music Festival 2; Gardner Webb Small Ensemble Choral Contest 3; Senior Foorball Sponsor 2; Jr.-Sr. Waitress 1; Powder Puff Foorball 2; Lenior Rhyne Language Fair 1; Gardner Webb Girls Play Day 1, 2; K-Monogram 2, 3. ROBERT S. OATES: FFA 3. CHARLES CHRIS ODUMS: Bus Driver 2, 3. RUTH ANN OLLIS: Beta Club 1, 2, 3; NHS 2, 3; French Club 3; FBLA 2; Milestones Staff 3, Copy Editor, Typist; Pep Club 2. Governor's School Nominee 2; Presidential Classroom 3; Ensemble 3; Junior Marshal 2; East Carolina Scholarship Weekend 2; Rorary Leadership Camp 2; Homecoming Nominee 3. JULIE ROBIN OWENS: Berta Club 1, 2, 3; NHS 2, 3; FTA SAE 3; French Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary 3; Science Club 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3; Baskerball 1, 2, 3; Womens Choir 1; Chorale 3; Governor's School 2; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Presidential Classroom 2; Student Advisory Council 2; Dra- ma Club 3; Alpha Kappa Alpha — Kings Mtn Winner 3; Jr.-Sr. Steering Committee 2; Homecoming Nominee 9; Jr.- Sr. Waitress 1. GEROME PARKER: VICA 3; Bus Driver 2, 3; Track 2. RHONDA PATTERSON: VICA 1, 2; Art 1; Pep Club 1; Office Aide 1; Guidance 2. WILLIAM PALMER PAGE: Art 2, 3; DECA 3. ANTHONY TYLER PERKINS: Spanish Club 2; Bus Driver 2; Art 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3. KELLY LEE PEARSON: FBLA 2, 3; Senior Choir 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 3; Guidance Aide 1; Mars Hill Choral Convention 1; Greensboro Choral Convention 1, 3. SHELLY LYNN PEARSON: FBLA 2, 3; Pep Club 3; Office Aide 2; Guidance Aide 1. JULIE PHIFER: French Club 1; Science Club 2: Mountaineer Staff 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 2, 3, Pep Band Leader; Pep Club 1; All State Band 1, 2; Tutor Program 3. MARY KATHERYNE PLYLER: Mountaineer Staff 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 3; K-Monogram 2, 3; Softball 1, 2, 3; Art 2, 3, President 3; Pep Club 3; Senior Superlative Wittiest Girl. GREGORY LEE POSTON: Milestones Staff 3. MARTHA EDITH POTTER: Bera Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 3; Science Club 2, 3; K-Monogram 2, 3; Track 2, 3; Senior Choir 1, 2, Chorale 3; Basketball Manager Scorekeeper 2; Fellowship of Christian Athletes 2, 3, Treasurer 3; Medical Explorers Club 3; Gardner-Webb Choral Clinic 17 2, 3; Carowinds Choral Contest 2; Gardner-Webb Small Ensem- ble Contest 3; State Choral Conrest 3; Volleyball 2, 3. SONYA JEAN PRESSLEY: FHA 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Womens’ Choir 2; Junior Choir 1; Powder Puff Football 2, 3; Jr.-Sr. Steering Committee 2; Teacher's Aide 2; Aloha Kappa Aloha Deburantr 2. ANTHONY J. PUTNAM: Beta Club 1, 2, 3; K-Monogram 3; Football 1, 2, 3. SHARON PUTNAM: FHA 1; FBLA 3, Secretary 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 1, 2; DECA 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3. DONNA QUEEN: Bus Driver 2, 3; Art 1, 2, 3; Bible Club 3; Intermediate Choir 1. MARY LOUISE RAMSEY: FTA 1; FBLA 3; Cheerleader 1: Milestones Staff 2, 3; Mountaineer Staff 2, 3; Chorale 3: Women's Choir 2; Intermediate Choir 1; Drama Club 3. LYNN RATHBONE: Teacher's Aide 3; Turor 3. COLETTE REYNOLDS: FTA SAE 3; French Club 1; Science Club 2; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; K-Monogram 3; Track 2; Art 2,3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Office Aide 3; National Cheerleaders Association Summer Clinic 1; Cheerleader Spirit Conference Summer Clinic 2; Golden Eagle Cheerleader Schools Sum- mer Clinic 3; Powder Puff Foorball 2. GAIL RIGDON: Beta Club 1, 2, 3. YVETTE ROBERTS: FTA SAE 3; French Club 1; Science Club 2; Pep Club 1, 2; Tutor 3. GEORGE A. RODGERS: French Club 1; Cheerleader 1: Inrer Club Council 3; Senior Choir 2; Chorale 3, President 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Junior Choir 1; Office Aide 3: Turor 3. PAULA ROPER: FHA 2, 3; FBLA 2: Intermediate Choir 1. JOHNNIE ROSS: Wrestling 1, 2, 2, Foorball 1, 2, 3; Senior Choir 1, 2; Chorale 3. TONI ROSS: FTA SAE 2; French Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3. JEFFREY D. ROWELL: Beta Club 1, 2, 3: Science Club 2: B Band 3; Key Club 2; Wrestling 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 2. ERIC SCOTT SANDERS: FFA 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 3; Broadcast- ing Club 3, Vice President 3. LISA SANDERS: Track 2; Bible Club 2. LAWRENCE MARK SCHUMAN: Key Club 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Foorball 1, 2, 3; Baseball Most Improved Player 2: Foorball American Legion Most Improved Back 3. DONALD SELLERS: VICA 2, Secretary-Treasurer 2. Pe, es LSS TODD SELLERS: Drafting 1; DECA 2; Pep Club 2. ROBERT R. SHEFFIELD: VICA 2, 3; Auto Mechanics Club 2, 3, President 3. HOKE DAVID SHERRILL: Beta Club 1, 2, 3; Foorball 1; Marth Club 1; Boys’ State 2. JERRY CHRISTOPHER SHULL: Bus Driver 2, 3; Bible Club 3, President 3; Guidance Aide 2, 3. RANDY LEE SMART: Beta Club 1, 2, 3; FFA 1, 2; VICA 3. CHARLES DOUGLAS SMITH: French Club 2, 3; Inter Club Council 3; Track 1; DECA 2, 3, President 3; Pep Club 2, 3, Treasurer 2; Basketball 3; Radio Broadcasting Club 3; Powder Puff Cheerleader 2; Ensemble 3; Talent Show 1; Big Brother Big Sister Program 1. DEBORAH DENICE SMITH: French Club 1; VICA 2; Art 2, 3; Bible Club 2, Vice President 3; Pep Club 1, 2. GREGORY ROY SMITH: Drafting 1, 2, 3. JAMEY R. SMITH: FFA 1, 2, 3; VICA 3; DECA 3. 195 196 ROBERT AVERY SMITH: Wrestling 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 3. MICHAEL D. SPEARS: French Club 1; Science Club 2, 3; SPO Officer 2, 3, President 2, 3, Vice President 2; Inter Club Council 2, 3, President 2: Human Relations Committee 1, 2, 3, President 3; K-Monogram 3; Key Club 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3; Baskerball 2; Student Council 1, 2, 3, President 2, 3, Vice President 2; Presidential Classroom 3; Office Aide 3; Boys’ State 2; William H. Danford “'! Dare You Award 2; Radio Club 3; MDA Representative, Rich- mond VA 1; JV Basketball 1; Who's Who Among Ameri- can High School Students 3. ARTHUR T. SPROUSE: VICA 2, 3; Auto Mechanics Club 2, 3. JILL MARIE STONE: VICA 1, 2, 3, President 3. WENDY ANN STRINGFELLOW: French Club 1; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, Captain 3; Milestones Staff 1, 2, 3, Sports Editor 3; Inter Club Council 2, 3; K-Monogram 2; Track 1, 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, President 2: Student Council 1, 2, 3; N.C.A. Camp 1; GWC Playday 2, 3; Voice of Democracy Speech Contest 1; Homecoming Float Committee 1; Jr.-Sr. Waitress 1; Homecoming Sponsor 1, 3; CSC Camp; Homecoming Fields Committee 2; Homecoming Activities Chairman 3; Jr.-Sr. Steering Committee 2; Powder Puff Foorball 2; FCA 2, 3, Vice President 2, President 3; Homecoming Queen 3; Carrousel Princess Nominee 3; Golden Eagle Camp 3; Senior Superlative Best All Around Girl 3; DAR Good Citizen First Runner Up 3; Turor 3. DEEDRAE DALE STROUPE: Science Club 2: Drama Club 3; Jr. Achievement 1; Aide 1. DONNA LYNN STROUPE: Beta Club 1, 2, 3; VICA 1, 2; Pep Club 2, 3; Powder Puff Foorball 2; Broadcasting Club 3. RICHARD THOMAS STYERS JR.: French Club 2: K-Mono- gram 3; Key Club 3; Foorball 1, 2, 3; Drafting 2; Pep Club 3. ANN A. THOMASSON: FTA SAE 3; French Club 1, 2, Vice President 2; Science Club 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 3, Director 3; Art 3; Pep Club 1, 2; Office Aide 2, 3; Flag Girl 2, 3; Powder Puff Foorball 3; Jr.-Sr. Program Committee 2; Jr.-Sr. Waitress Committee 2. TROY L. THOMPSON: Wrestling 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Junior Choir 1. LISA RENEE TIGNOR: Spanish Club 2, Secretary 2; FBLA 2, 3, Vice President 2; Cheerleader 1; DECA 3, Secretary 3; Pep Club 4, 2. MARY LOUISE TIMMS: VICA 3. PRESTON BRUCE TODD: DECA 3. BARRY TONEY: VICA 2; Art 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3. LARRY DEAM TUMBLESON: K-Monogram 2, 3; Key Club 2, 3; Football 2; Drafting 2, 3. CYNTHIA RENEE WARE: FHA 1, 2, 3; Art 1, 2; DECA 3; Pep Club 2. TINA RENEE WARE: FBLA 3; Pep Club 1, 3; Homecoming Court 3. GLORIA DENISE WATERS: FHA 1, 2, 3; Art 1; DECA 3; Pep Club 2. AVA MARIE WATKINS: FHA 1; Cheerleader 1; Inter Club Council 1; Softball 1; Track 1; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Womens Choir 2; Junior Choir 1. STEVEN WILLIAM WEBB: DECA 3. BARRY WEBSTER: FFA 3; Tennis 1, 2, 3; Art 3; Pep Club 3. HOWARD D. WELCH JR.: VICA 2, 3. RICKY LYNN WELCH: FFA 2; Junior Jaycees 2, 3. LAURA KAY WELDON: FTA SAE 3; FBLA 3; Cheerleader 2; Mountaineer Staff 3; Pep Club 2; Teacher's Aide 2: Peer Tutor 3; Powder Puff Foorball 3. DEBORAH A. WELLS: Beta Club 1, 2, 3; FBLA 2, 3; DECA 1; Pep Club 2, 3; Guidance Aide 1, 2; Junior Marshal 2. ROBERT D. WELLS: French Club 1, 2, 3; DECA 2, 3, Junior Jaycees 2, 3, President 3. SANDRA JEAN WHETSTINE: VICA 1, 2; DECA 3. JUDY CHRISTINE WHISNANT: VICA 2; Softball 1, 2; Art 3; DECA 3; Pep Club 4, 2, 3. TRUDY JUSTINE WHISNANT: VICA 2; Softball 1, 2, 3; DECA 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3. MIRION D. WHITE: FTA SAE 2, 3; French Club 2, 3; VICA 3; FLBA 3; Science Club 3; Milestones Staff 3; Human Rela- tions Committee 3; K-Monogram 2, 3; Key Club 3; Wres- ting 1; Football 1, 2, 3; Track 2, 3; DECA 3; Pep Club 2, 3; Presidential Classroom 3; Jr.-Sr. Steering Committee 2. DANNY WILLIAMS: Key Club 1; Football 3. DAVID M. WILLIAMS: VICA 2, 3, Vice Presidenr 3. TINA LOUISE WILLIAMS: Chorale 3; DECA 3; Pep Club 2, 3; Womens’ Choir 2, Vice President 2; Junior Choir 1; Peer Turor 2. KELLI DAWN WILSON: FTA SAE 3; French Club 1; Band 4, 2, 3; Art 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary 2; Drum Major 2, 3; Band Front Camp (Mars Hill) 2; Band Front Camp (Win- throp) 3; Best Drum Major 2nd Place 3; Peer Tutor 3; Powder Puff Football (Quarterback) 3. LISA J. WILSON: FTA SAE 3; FHA 1, 3; French Club 1; FBLA 2; Cheerleader 1; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Homecoming Sponsor 2; Drama Club 3. ROBBY WILSON: FFA 2, 3; Basketball 2. SHERRY WILSON: FHA 3; Bus Driver 3; Chorale 3. CALVIN WINGO: Human Relations Committee 2: Art 1: Wrestling 1; Track 1, 2, 3. SAMMY WOLFE: Golf 1, 2, 3. MICHAEL WOMIC: Wrestling 1, 2; Track 4, 2. JONI LYNNE WRIGHT: Beta Club 1, 2, 3; NHS 2, 3; FTA SAE 2, 3, President 3; French Club 1; Science Club 2, 3, Secre- tary-Treasurer 3; Milestones Staff 1, 2, 3, Editor 3; Inter Club Council 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 2, 3; Math Club 4; Pep Club 1, 2; Student Council 1, 2; Governor's School Nominee 2; Band Council 3; All Srate Band 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Strate Alternate 2; Junior Marshal 2; Sophomore Class Secretary; Junior Class Treasurer; Jr.-Sr. Steering Commit- tee 2; Josren’'s American Yearbook Workshop 2, 3. AMANDA SUSAN YARBRO: FTA-SAE 2, 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, Secretary 3; French Club 1, 2, 3, President 2; Milestones Staff 3, Typist; Inter Club Council 2; Pep Club 1, 2; Office Aide 3; Teacher's Aide 2; Lenoir Rhyne Language Fair 1; Jr.-Sr. Steering Committee 2; Jr.-Sr. Food Committee 2. oF 198 Milestones tan! P80ee 1288s The Milestones staff has tried to capture all the emotions, events, and memories of the 1979-1980 school year and compile them into this year’s annual. We hope you grasp the meaning behind our theme, milestones. We spent countless hours agonizing over this theme. Because the school year 1979-1980 represents the end of a decade and the beginning of another, we felt that milestones would provide us with the means fo relive our memories and to anticipate our dreams. The editors would like to take this opportunity to thank the annual staff for all their hard work; the students and teachers for their cooperation; and the local businesses for their financial support, all of which helped make the publication of this book a success. We would also like to express our appreciation to Mr. |.G. Alexander for the giving of his time and efforts throughout the year. He didn’t even complain when he was forced to leave his warm classroom to walk to the Junior High on those cold, winter mornings to take club pictures. And last, but certainly not least, we would like to thank Mr. Rountree for being there when we needed him, and sometimes when we didn’t. Without his constructive criticism, undying sarcasm, and enduring patience, the completion of this book would not have been possible. Mr. Rountree, the entire staff would like to say thank you! : 200 BD Ean J urniture Gr as 209 Grover Rd. Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086 Phone: 739-5656 FULTON’S Quality Clothing Famous Brand Quality Clothing At Reasonable Prices. Izod Calvin Klein Garland H.D. Lee Munsingwear Act 1 Wrangler Jerell Arrow We Specialize in Sports Shoes Adidas Converse Pro-Ked Etonic Fred Perry Tretorn Nike 117 W. Mountain Street 739-2366 Col. Sanders’ Kentucky Fried Chicken Finger Licken Good”’ 413 E. Kings St. Phone: 739-6911 Congratulations Seniors Compliments of WILLIE’S JEWELRY Congratulations Class of 1980 Compliments of PLONK SURGICAL CLINIC P.A. 810 W. King St. Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086 Dewitt T. Guyton Masonary Contractor Rt. 1 Box 154 Kings Mountain, N.C. Telephone 739-5847 Congratulations Class of 1980 Compliments of PHIFER HARDWARE R — ANELL SECTIONAL HOMES 24 AND 28 WIDE, 12 AND 14 WIDE MOBILE HOMES fe] GENE HAMRICK HOMES SALES — SERVICE — FINANCING — INSURANCE 4 MILES WEST HWY. 74 SHELBY, N. C. GENE HAMRICK = BUS. — 704-434-6611 OWNER pee ROME HOME — 704-434-2248 Etna a UNLEADED REGULAR | SEL ERVE | 202 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ‘80 BENNETT BRICK AND TILE Phifer Rd. WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATES STORE Compliments to the Class of 1980 235-237 S. Cherokee St. Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086 Appliances, TV’s, Sporting Goods, Lawn From the Bakers of Mowers, Tires, Batteries, Auto Accessories, Furniture Compliments of E. Scott Cloninger Premium Quality Bread Compliments of Hendricks Durham Lee Medical Clinic 741 W. Mountain St. 739-5456 Compliments of PARK YARN MILLS CO., INC Grover Road 739-2536 N. F. D. A. Harris Funeral Home OO IO IO IO OO OO OO OO AIO AO OO OO Ae AO AI OO OO OO Ore te 108 S. PIEDMONT AVE., KINGS MOUNTAIN, N. C. 28086 First Federal Savings Loan Association of Kings Mountain at the corner of Cansler and Mountain Streets Kings Mountain, N.C. Phone 739-4781 Congratulations Class of 1980 Kings Mountain Brick, Inc. White Brick Manufacturers P.O. Box 683 Kings Mountain N.C. 28086 Area 704-937-7431 BDF CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. CONGRATULATES “The Redlegs”’ Jody Deaton Todd Blalock Bryon White Jimmy Hall Ricky Chapman Jimmy West James Leach Manager: David Robinson Coaches: Max Brooks Lloyd Chapman NEW HOMES “Dub” 204 David Ray Robinson Darrell Forbes Mark Schuman Terry Chapman Jimmy Chapman Scott Buchanan Jeff Cloninger Tim Whitaker “Gillie”’ SSNE Martin Marietta Aggregates Southeast Division Crushed stone for farm roads, muddy areas, drainage ditches, driveways, septic system drainage lines, parking areas, concrete — and many other uses. Kings Mountain Quarry Helping to Build the Southwest Compliments of Home Savings and Loan Congratulations To the Class of ‘80 George B. Thomasson Attorney-At-Law Kings Mountain, N.C. P.O. Box 205 PHONE 739-3371 C. Andrew Neisler Jr. We will put you on easy street Compliments of B.F. MANER AGENCY Insurance and Real Estate OTIS FALLS EXXON Where Service is Johnny Anderson Mechanic 205 Our Most Important Asset ... The PEOPLE Who Work At ay FIBER An Equal Opportunity Employer M s INDUSTRIES INC. ALLEN’S FLOWER SHOP CATTLETOWN mus gx UDA € 604 East Kings St. Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086 PHONE: 739-2556 KINGS MOUNTAIN FARM CENTER Compliments of CONGRATULATIONS Cattletown USA Inc. Family Steaks Salads CLASS of '80 206 Champ’s Truck Brokerage Champion's Truck Brokerage General Offices: P.O. Box 626 | Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086 Phones: Office 704-739-6562 Residence 704-739-3433 Mobile 704-739-6021 and ask for Unit 295-7450 “Service is our Product’ we Choose from more of almost everything Ole. Matthews @Betk ey, AC yy Eastridge Mall WWAY- and Dixie Village in nearby Gastonia 207 Compliments of Starship Records and Tapes 233 South Battleground Ave. Congratulations Seniors PHONE 739-2574 KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS Hightower Inc. Clothing Your Authorized Levi's Store York Raod, Kings Mountain 208 Modern Cleaners 427 North Piedmont Ave. Kings Mountain, N.C. Abe Martin, Owner Cash and Carry Pick-up and Delivery Compliments of VILLAGE SQUARE Downtonw Gastonia Lybrand Interiors, Inc. 602 Slater Street Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086 Carpet, Floor Coverings, Cabinet Tops, Wallpaper, Area Rugs | pf Phone 629-2263 204 W. Virgina Ave. Bessemer City, N.C. 28016 eee — CARMET COMPANY MINETOOL DIVISON We are proud and happy to be a part of the Kings Mountain Community. We offer a wide variety of metal working positions and have a very great group of employees working at Carmet To the graduating Class of 1980 Good Luck in the future Compliments of CITY AUTO TRUCK PARTS INC. SERVICE IS OUR MOST IMPORTANT PRODUCT Phone 209 York Road 739-4783 Kings Mountain, N.C. Congratulations Class of 1980 Sadie Mills, Inc. Spun Yarns 700 East Gold Street An Equal Opportunity Employer Harper’s Pharmacy Prescriptions © Rental Delivery Service Surgical Supplies 709 W. Mountain St. Kings Mtn. Beside the Hendricks, Durham Lee Clinic Phone Ragan Harper, R. Ph 739-3687 Griffin Drug Company 129 West Mountain Street Kings Mountain, N.C. PHONE 739-4721 McGill's Exxon Service Center 100 E. Kings St. Kings Mountain First In Service Norman McGill 209 MYERS PRINTING COMPANY 413 W. Mountain St. lol S. BATLECKOUND AVE. Telephone 739-2370 KINGS MOUNTAIN TT hisye) af CS Compliments to the Class of ‘80 HOKE ELECTRIC CO., INC. 1417 N. Cherokee Street Kings Mountain, N.C. 739-5406 From Phenix Plant Dan Finger, President A division of Burlington Industries 210 CLEVELAND TECH IS HONORED TO SUPPORT THE MILESTONES CLEVELAND TECH is your institution and offers curriculum courses based on the needs of Cleveland County one-year vocational diploma include: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Electrical Installation Maintenance Auto Body Repair Electronic Servicing Auto Mechanics Plumbing and Heating Practical Nursing Welding Trade Two-year technical degree programs include: Two-year General Education Program Accounting Agricultural Science Mechanization Business Administration Environmental Science Executive Secretarial Science General Office Technology Fashion Merchandising Marketing Technology Industrial Management Technology Industrial Safety Health Technology Medical Secretarial Science Police Science Technology Postal Service Technology Radiologic Technology We Have counselors, instructors, and administrators available for conference. Ask us for a catalog and application. Call or visit Cleveland County Techinical Institute. 137 S. POST RD. Shelby, N.C. 28150 704-482-835 1 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION 211 BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL YEAR Please feel free to contact me any time you have problems with the Federal Government. WASHINGTON HICKORY OFFICE 2340 Rayburn House Federal Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Main Ave. Place S.W. 202-225-2576 Hickory, N.C. 28601 704-328-8718 LENOIR OFFICE GASTONIA OFFICE : 224 Mulberry St. S.W. 318 South Street Your Congressman Lenoir, N.C. 28645 Gastonia, N.C. 28052 705-758-4247 704-864-9922 | : Ki ( ‘ Jim Broyhill ne WKIK K-96 “The Live One” — FM Stero 96 By Sandi 739-7856 24 Hours 100,000 Watts Compliments of Compliments of McGinnis Department Store Robert L. Bradley Congratulations to the Class of 80’ 212 Compliments of Bridges Hardware Company PATTERSON OIL COMPANY 400 South Cansler Kings Mountain, N.C. 739-5461 Exxon Products Phone: 739-3661 DELLINGER’S JEWEL SHOP 112 West Mountain Street Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086 “Congratulations”’ To The Class of 4980 213 GROVER INDUSTRIES, INC. HAR-RAY MILLS, INC. Vary DRAWER G « GROVER, NORTH CAROLINA 28073 « TELEPHONE (704) 937-7434 ae ant , Compliments of CAVENY FABRICS Phone 739-4736 Night 739-2458 — 739-6258 ADAMS CLEANERS BEN T. GOFORTH PLUMBING, INC. 308 E. Ridge St. 108 Yoek Rd. Dial 739-9810 - Kings Mountain, N.C. Zip Code 28086 214 Congratulations to Class of 1980 KINGS CRAFTED HOSIERY Box 1042, 20 Pine Street Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086 t 215 PAUL'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT “The Finest in Seafood” 739-9938 739-9151 York Road COMMUNITY GROCERY MAC'S GROCERY AND WASHERETTE 506 Waco Road 900 N. Piedmont Ave. Phone: 739-3391 THE WASHING WELL “Fresh Meats and Groceries’ Shelby Highway McDonalds ® Kings Mountain : Plonk Brother's Company Inc. If it's quality and value you're looking for always sho Ee 218 Railroad Ave. Kings Mountain 739-3631 McGinnis Furniture Store Ellison Grocery Kings Mountain 716 Cleveland Avenue Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086 217 218 Doing your Best A daughter is ... A . A mother's pride, nd knowing you have won A father’s joy, Makes parents like us Proud you’re our son Their dream come true. Y God bless you, and may your life be filled with love. We love you Dad, Mom, Freda Mike We love you, Joni, Dad and Mother CONGRATULATIONS Larry Debbie We're very proud of you Congratulations We are proud of you Mom Love ond Mom, Dad, Linda Dad Congratulations Penny May you always be this happy. Love, Mom, Dad and Robbie Congratulations Tracy Elaine Boumgardner “May all you ever endeavor be accomplished, and all you accomplish give thanks to God” Dad, Mom Rusty “But daddy, I’m the baby” Best wishes to a very lovely and deserving daughter. We love you, Mom, Dad and Angela PATRONS Adams Cleaners Clothesline Grayson’s Jewerlers Hendricks Clinic Lloyd Bills Sports Center McGill Clinic Wade Ford Roses are red, : : Violetstaretbiue Congratulations to our son and brother, you're special and we're so proud of you. May all your you made it, Son we oe : and we're proud of you life’s ambitions be fulfilled. God Bless you. Congratulations Love, Mommie, Daddy, Jill We Love you, Pop Mother Congratulations You’ve come a long way baby! to our daughter we're proud of you Congratulations P 4 Dad, Mom, Rodney Love, Mom, Dad, Cindy ar aga Sw Curgs Mountain Masters Funeral Home Phone 739-9741 1324 Shelby Rd. Kings Mountain, NC Bennett Masters, Sr. President B. John Masters Vice-President 221 222 The 1979-80 MILESTONES was published by Josten’s A merican Yearbook Company af the Clarksville, Tennessee plant. Participating in the Cameo program, the MILES- TONES is a 9 x 12 yearbook, with sewed binding and rounded and backed spine. The paper is Gloss 191. This year the book contains 224 pages, 700 copies were printed, and all pages were proofed. The base ink color is black. All color is contained in the first signature, with the color pictures being type C prints, as required by the Multicolor contract. The cover is a Craftline Embossed cover, the color is Black 535, the grain is Spanish, and the applied color is Gold Foil 380. The cover art was designed by Kristen Hagen, who also designed the division pages. The board weight of the covers is 150 pounds, and stamped names were in Gold Foil 380. The endsheet material is natural parchment. The design on the front endsheet is a blind embossed graphic representation of Kings Mountain using the word MILESTONES, which was also done by Kristen Hagen. The type style used through- out the book is Serif Gothic 35. The type size used is 10 point for captions and 12 point for body copy. The type style for headlines is Serif Gorhic Bold 36. SUbheadlines are 18 point and headlines are 36 point. The Senior Class song, ‘Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)’’ by Gerry Goffin Mi- chael Masser, Copyright (c) 1973, 1975 by Screen Gems- EMI Music Inc. and Jobete Music Co., Inc., is used by permission. All administrative rights are controlled by Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc. All rights reserved. Our initial sales representative was Walt Davis who was replaced by Keith Mathews. Our plant representative is Roger Baugh. The MILESTONES staff would like to thank Kim Sisk for allowing the annual staff to take pictures of the Carrousel Court at her house, and we would like to thank Home Savings and Loan for allowing us to take pictures of the Homecoming Court at their new facility. We would like to thank Richard Hamrick and Kings Mountain Junior High for the loan of their enlarger. The yearbook staff is grateful fo Gary Stewart for the use of his many photographs. The 1979-80 MILESTONES greatly appreciates the unselfish and quality work of Mr. 1.G. Alexander who provided pictures, equipment, advice, and assistance whenever necessary. Our appreciation goes to those artists on page 182 and 183 who gave of their time and talent. The artists on page 182 are: Robert Ruff, Diane Harper, Tim McDaniel, Kristen Hagen, Donna Queen, and Randy Howell. Those who provided art for 183 are: Tim McDaniel, Diane Harp- er, Ronny Chapman, Kristen Hagen, Penny Blanton, and Billy Page. Finally, as adviser, | would like to thank Janet Childers, Leslie Hambright, and Joni Wright on behalf of the staff and student body. These three co-editors have been on the staff for three years and have helped make my job easier. Were it not for their efforts, decisions; disputes, and “agonizing’’, there would be no MILESTONES for 1980. HRiSTEW HAGEN ae 223