Midfield High School - Reflections Yearbook (Midfield, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 248 of the 1978 volume:

Table of Contents Opening Student Life Sports' Facull) Activities Seniors Underclassmen Senior Directory Closing 54 % 104 132 168 204 230 236 THE PLAN For a space in time, you are the followers of a plan. It is a plan for academic and social growth, creativity, leadership, performance, and involvement. wwmm 2 3 Opportunity You had the opportunity to join clubs, excel in the classroom, win a scholarship, march in a uniform, and star in a play. 4 Pride Pride is different things to different people. Band mem bers beat drums and blow horns at 7:00 A M. Coaches get ulcers working out game plans. Cheerleaders travel to clinic in the summer and practice 8 hours a day. ,r;C6 mu m FilHIOTS Each of you practices to complete your part of the plan, realizing that you reflect love and pride for MHS by. . . 7 Joining You learned to become part of a group by joining in the class competition at the pep rally. You became a part of the newspaper staff or wore a Midfield jersey. 8 Tradition Great half time shows, Midfield-Fairfield rivalry. Homecoming week. Coach Sparks with a smile, talented students, and an outstanding faculty are traditions at Midfield. 13 People You didn't ignore opportunity, and you joined in the tradition of Midfield High School with spirit and pride. u 15 17 Student Life Spring Banquet In May of 1977, MHS honored our players with the annual spring banquet. The guest speaker was Willie Franklin, who played pro football for the LA Rams and Philadelphia. Most Valuable Players were: basketball. Melvin Files, and baseball. Ken Let-son. Basketball had its best season ever with a 1513 record and the baseball team went to the state for the second year in a row. 20 Honors Players 21 The 1977 Prom was a proper way to end a great year. The juniors went all out to make the evening one that they and the seniors would long remember. They sue ceeded. ‘‘Colour My World was held April 29th. at the Roma Country Club. Those who attended dined on steak among the rainbows and flowers. Afterwards, they danced to the music of Top Cat. 22 Spirit Week Shows . . . 24 . . . Patriot Pride . . . Never was the pep rally louder! Never was the bonfire hotter! Never was spirit week better' Only homecoming could turn a whole week into a continuous pep rally. From Clown Day to 50‘s Day to Bag the Bulldogs Day, a better dressed set of people has never been seen. The big day was built up to by signs, cheers, and a bonfire. Then came the day of days, October 21st, Midfield's Homecoming '77. That afternoon came the superstars parade. The city was painted red. white, and blue for the occasion and together we paraded through the streets of Midfield. The Juniors won first place with the Sophomores taking second in what was the best homecoming parade ever! Everything was at a climax when that night came. The team was ready, and the fans were ready. Midfield played a great game and won 16-6. 25 . . . Creativity. TOP LEFT TO RIGHT: Freshman Representative — Teresa Howard Sophomore Representative — Doris Clark Junior Representative — Susan Sager Senior Representatives — Terri Lloyd, Rena Carter The 1977 Homecoming Court reflected the spirit of the week. Each girl was chosen by her class in a general election. The queen and her court assumed their reign over homecoming by being introduced at the pep rally Friday. That night during halftime they were escorted on to the field and presented with roses and a trophy. 29 Polly Rena Carter Crowned Homecoming Queen Polly Rena Carter, the daughter of Sarah and Erskme Longmire, was crowned the 1977 Midfield Homecoming Queen. Rena is an active member of the Girls' Athletic Association. Her hobbies are baseball, dancing, and swimming. Rena plans to attend the Atlanta Clark College and graduate as a Registered Nurse. 30 Pates Celebrate The Midfield Athletic Department had their moment of glory on November 26th, when the football players were honored with the '77 Football Banquet. It was a grand time of celebration that was enioyed by all. Former Auburn player. Kenny Burks, was the guest speaker. Letters were given out to the football players and thanks of appreciation to the Cheerleaders. Sparkplugs. and Managers. Special awards voted on by the players were awarded to the following people: Most Valuable Player — Butch Hudspeath, Most Inspirational Player — Authur Phillips, Most Valuable Offensive Back — Butch Hudspeath, Defensive Back — Rod Davis, Most Outstanding Lineman Offense — David Woods, Defense — Shoney Young, Linebacker — Dennis Weatherby, Receiver — David Powell, and Specialty Team — Rod Davis. The Permanent Team Captains named were Butch Hudspeath and Dennis Weatherby. Belmont Studio presented the team and Coach Sparks with a beautifully framed picture of the team. The players honored the coaches with a plaque saying, ‘’With gratitude for our first winning season” 9-1 1977 Pates. 32 1st Winning Season 33 1978 Mr. and Miss Reflections Contestants 34 First Alternate Second Alternate Third Alternate Rickey Hood Fourth Alternate 35 First Alternate Sandy Cleary Second Alternate Karen Cribbs Third Alternate Fourth Alternate Brenda Castleberry Tia Juana Holloway 3 7 38 Miss Reflections Paige Roton 39 Student Council Presents, When Midfield came together on the evening of December 16 to celebrate Christmas, it was a night to be remembered. It marked opening night of Student Council's third Christmas Play, ”A Gift From Uncle Henry.” When the stage was set and the lights dimmed, the audience laughed and sighed as a cranky old Uncle Henry learned how to enjoy Christmas, and those around him learned to love each other. The cast and crew worked hard to make the play a success. The play was directed under the able leadership of Mrs. Bessie Dunn. 40 A Gift From Uncle Henry” Uncle Henry Mr. Elliot Mrs. Elliot Ruth Elliot Buddy Elliot Robert Mitchell Dora .......... Miss Barton Mr. Briggs . . . Mrs. Briggs Alex Little . . Evan Seale Allyson Getts Susan Sager Kim Kline Paul Mason Belinda Wright . Terri Hayes Rip Britton Lora Matthews 4 Dreams Come True Among the lights, the tears, and emotions, the 1978 Queen of Hearts Beauty Pageant was a night of dreams. 65 young ladies walked the stage in competition for the coveted title. When it was all over. Miss Sandy Cleary was crowned Queen. Sandy was selected for her outstanding beauty as well as her poise and personality. Following closely were Janise Broome, First Alter nate, and Lora Matthews, Second Alternate. Completing the beautiful court were finalists Eva Gray, Terri Lloyd, Melanie Parker. and Debbie Quinn. The Semi-Finalists included Carol Capellen, Tammy Howard. JoAnn Kitchen, Kelly Kuglar. Paige Roton, Donna Prater, and Pam Venz. Alesia Harris was chosen Miss Congeniality for 1978. Judges for the evening were Mr. Bruce Capps, Advisor to Miss Alabama Contest, Ms. Gladys Laskow, Pizitz Beauty Salon Advisor and Miss Patti Rawlin-son. South Central Bell Public Relations Representative. The pageant was sponsored by the band under the direction of Director Randall Harwell. Larry Adcock, of WJLD Radio, was the emcee. Entertainment was provided by the stage band. 42 MISS SANDY CLEARY 1978 QUEEN OF HEARTS 47 Something’s Always 48 Happening. . . I'm a stud! 'We got that feverll 51 Whafs happening? Has he taken it yet?” It’s a dog's life!' 53 Patriot Leaders This is the year of the PATRIOTS! was the motto for the 1977 team, who were under the guiding leadership of a terrific, talented coaching staff headed by Coach Bill Sparks. Other coaches for the 9-1 season were Gene Mitchell, Bill Crenshaw, John Plan, Dennis Whitehead, and John Canant. The B-Team and Varsity Squads gained valuable experiences under the leadership of these men. § § ? § § H 58 Senior Experience Proves Valuable Row 1, Lett to Right: Robert Goodner. Gary Harrison. Mike Fox. David Powell. Charles Boren. Row 2: Dennis Weatherby. Butch Hudspeath. James Vacarella, Richard Lewis. Mitch Herron, Rod Davis. Row 3: Jeff Young. Mike Owens, John Donaldson. Bruce Battle. Charlie Watkins. Greg Fox. David Wood, Not Pictured: Clifford Bell. Terry Cockrell. Pates Rally in the It all began on a rainy night in Leeds. The Patriots from Midfield fought the elements of nature and the fired Green Wave to a 9 7 victory. It was the beginning of a fantastic year. The Pates overcame a 7-6 halftime deficit to wrestle a game winning field goal in the fourth quarter. The Pates opened up the scoring with a 9-yard touchdown pass from Ronald Cole man to Butch Hudspeath. During the second quarter the Green Wave came back with a T.D. There was no more scoring until Hudspeath's field goal. The Patriot defense played a great game led by linebackers Dennis Chamblee, Dennis Weatherby, and tackles, Terry Cockrell and Shoney Young. 60 Pates Take 2nd Step Toward Best Season Ever The Pales came home for their sec ond game of the '77 campaign. This was truly the second step toward our best season ever. Ronald Coleman threw a pair of T.D. passes. 4-yarders to David Powell and to Mike Fox. Butch Hudspeath scored on a 5 yard T.D. run and Charles Boren ran in for a 17-yard T.D. Hudspeath took care of all PAT's. Great defense, including a goal line stand in the third quarter, proved the Pates to be a well developed ball club. - Midfield McAdory First downs 12 9 Rushing 160 147 Passing 40 66 ACT 8-5 0 10 50 P.,Avg 17 I 42 61 For our third battle we traveled to the home of the Fultondale Wildcats, where we had never won before. But the Pates took care of that losing streak. The offense, led by a fantastic offensive line, rolled up 396 total yards, including a 96 yard drive for a T.D., and an 87-yard drive capped by a T.D. Our first T.D. came on a 3 yard run by Ronald Coleman. The Pates had the ball for 9 minutes. Next came a 24 yard field goal by Hudspeath. The final score was a 4-yard pass from Coleman to Mike Fox. Defense for the Pates was very strong and received several standing ovations from the crowd. Pates Smash Fultondale 17-8 as Offense Rolls Midfield Fultondale First downs 22 7 Rushing 271 20 Passing 125 63 ACT 15-10-0 7 2-0 P. Avg. none 45 62 The Pales continued their winning streak with their fourth in a row Mid field totally outplayed the Hawks and every member of the 55-man squad played in the game. Scores were made by Gene Whitt, Charles Boren, Ronald Coleman, David Powell, and Rick Trammell. The defense was very solid, allowing Glenn to score only late in the game. The final score was 33 14. Entire Squad Sees Action in Win Over Glenn 63 Defense Sparkles in 21-0 Shutout of Pleasant Grove The Pate defense received its first shutout of the season in a very well played game at Pleasant Grove. An example of this was a goal line stand on the Pate 5-yard line. Dennis Weatherby knocked away a fourth-down pass. P.G.'s total rushing was 36 yards. The Pates were led by Safety Rod Davis. Davis intercepted 3 passes and also ran back a punt 78 yards for a T.D. which turned the game around for Midfield. Indians Prove Nothing Against Powerful Pates Midfield P. Valley First downs 9 2 Rushing 161 117 Passing 123 0 P. Avg. ACT 10-5-0 9-0-2 P. Aug. 30 33 In the sixth outing of the season. Midfield hosted the Pinson Valley Indians and came away with a well-deserved victory, 21-0. Scores were made by Ronald Coleman. Andy Johnson. and Tim Cole. The defense recorded their second straight shut out while holding the Indians to only two first downs and 117 total yards. The entire secondary played an outstanding game and did not allow a pass completion. 63 Pates Make It Seven Straight Led by Ron Coleman’s running and passing, our Pates whirled by the Tarrant Wildcats. The first score came on a one yard dive by Charlie Boren. Then with time running into the half, the Pates drove 76 yards, capped by a Ron Coleman T.D. Early in the 4th quarter, Tarrant scored. The Pates came back on a 60-yard drive for a game-clinching score, a David Powell T.D. from Coleman. 66 First downs ushing Pat si Game 8 of the season was the traditional rivalry with Fair-field. The spirit and enthusiasm was as never before in Patriot Country. Both teams brought perfect area records into the game, and the winner would go away with a state playoff berth. From the opening kickoff to the end of the first half, Fairfield seemed to be the dominant force on the field, leading 20-7 at halftime. Midfield showed in the second half that it was a team with class and pride. The Patriot offense got untracked in the second half to score two T.D.'s, while amassing over 300 yards passing. Valiant efforts fell short as time ran out. Midfield behind 28-19. Playoff Hop es End 67 Patriot Pride Prevails as Pates Make Homecoming Happy 68 A Strong Offense. . . A Super Defense Make Our Pates Winners Homecoming is always very special at M.H.S. and this year was something else. Good defense and offense ruled the night for the Pates. David Powell caught two T.D. bombs from Ronald Coleman, one of 45 yards and another of 55 yards. Butch Hudspeath kicked a 38-yard field goal later in the game after a Charlie Watkins' interception. D. Weath-erby, R. Lewis, B. Battle, D. Chamblee, S. Young, and T. Cockrell were standouts on defense through the game. Patriots End Glorious Season Midfield J. Valley First Downs 20 4 Rushing 273 178 Passing 19 8 ACT 5-2 1 5-1-0 P. Avg. 30 38 The Jones Valley Brownies visited Midfield for the final game of the season. The Brownies brought with them a highly touted offense with one of the best running backs in the state. The first quarter seemed to bear truth to the fact about Valley's offense, as the Brownies quickly jumped to a 13 0 lead with six minutes left in the first period. Thirteen proved to be an unlucky number as the Brownies were shut out for the remainder of the game, totaling only 4 first downs. The Patriot defense, indeed, proved to be a more-than-equal match for the Valley offense. As the defense rose to the occasion, the Patriots unleashed an offensive weapon of their own. Butch Hudspeath, who romped, stomped, and kicked the Pates to a 16-13 victory. Behind fine blocking from the offensive line. Hudspeath gained 231 yards, a new school record. The final horn signaled the end of Midfield's greatest season. 9-1. 70 Ve cJay you said good But you never really left For in our hearts you never df We were selfish to want to Keep i. We cried 'when you were g ie. We Know you're really happ. . Because heaven is your You taught us how to laugh And showed us fiow to care. You brought us a� l together So wu could learn jobshare You walked into our life. But only lor awhile. Well foitow you to heaven home Togetherness Will Make 74 Future Pates Winners 75 B-Team ChdMf aders Cheerleaders Boost Spirit! The 1977-78 Varsity and B-Team Cheerleaders have worked and practiced very hard this year preparing for Midfield's best season ever. During the summer both squads, along with their sponsor, Mrs. Cindy Rice, attended a week long summer clinic at Auburn University. While at camp the girls learned many new cheers, chants, and pom pon routines. Each night both squads competed for the top award — a superior ribbon. The girls came home with 11 superior ribbons. They were also awarded a Spirit Stick each night for an abundance of pep and spirit. The last day of camp every squad that attended voted on the friendliest and most spirited squad there. Mid-field was once again awarded with the N.C.A spirit award. This award is the top award given at camp and is to be highly appreciated by all. Pom-Pons, Megaphones, and SPIRIT! The girls returned home to cheer the Patriots to victory. After Midfield's best season ever, they attended a one day clinic at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. There they learned new Basketball cheers, chants, and a pompon routine. The '77-78' Cheerleaders would like to express their appreciation for all the support, spirit and pride at M.H.S. They would also like to express their gratitude and love to their sponsor, Mrs. Cindy Rice, with her guidance and love they have set an example of what M.H.S. can do. They would also like to thank their wonderful Sparkplugs who are . . . Kathy Underwood, Brenda Hamilton, Robin Whiten, Linda Boutwell, April Sparks, and Rebecca Cicero. Basketballers Prove Winning Spirit Alive and Well Pates Stay Togeth With Determination and Pride Pates Combine Hustle With Talent 87 B-Team Is Full of Potential 89 Promise for 90 the Future 91 Strong Baseball Traditional in Midfield The Midfield Patriots, a powerhouse in 3A baseball, participated in the state playoffs for the second straight year. The Pates lost out in the second round. M.H.S. also was in the county tournament but lost in the semi-finals to Garden dale, who became the County Champs. The Patriots played very hard and well. Our school is very proud of our strong baseball tradition. Each spring the baseball squad travels to Ft. Pierce, Fla. In Florida the team travels around playing different high school teams. The week is filled with hard work at practice and competitive games. Coaches Whitehead and Plan 92 Area Champs Two Years Straight 93 Spring Air Filled With Cracking Bats 94 95 Faculty What’s the brightest part of your day? ROBERT PENNINGTON Coming to work at Midfield. Principal RANDALL HARWELL Each time my students remember to do the things that I asked them to do, without my having to remind them again and again. Band. Choir LINDA GILMORE When the sun shines in my window. BOE, English, Typing, FBLA, Senior Sponsor FRANCES McQUEEN Former Registrar We Love and Miss You — the 1977-78 MHS Student Body. MAURINE SNYDER Anytime a student feels good about himself or herself. Counseling BILL SPARKS I love coming to school! I enjoy working with young people and trying to help them grow up to be worth while citizens and to take their places in this world. Athletic Director, Assistant Principal, Football SHYRIE HOLLADAY When I see tears change to smiles. Counselor OLYS HILDRETH Visiting my students where they work. Cooperative Distributive Education BEVERLEY CONWAY “When I see my slu denis enjoying learn ing.” Business and Office Education JOHN PERDUE When class starts.” Band. Rutledge Student Council Sponsor SHERRY WOMBIE “When Mr. Pennington says. ‘Let someone else handle that! Registrar MARTHA BRYANT 3 o'clock.” Assistant Registrar MICHAEL BUTLER I enjoy challenges of day-to-day classroom activities. Psychology. Science BRENDA STRICKLIN Who knows!! English. History, Math, and Resource Why do you teach? SHARON CRENSHAW I like the vacations! Math, Algebra I. Trigonometry, Student Council GEORGE CANNON •'To possibly aid some student in selecting a career. I.C.T., VICA Club BILL CRENSHAW I don't know. Football, P.E and Basket ball JOHNNY PLAN Because I want everyone to learn the right and wrong way. Driver's Education, Football. Baseball BEVERLY DUBOSE Because it gives me a feeling of satisfaction to think I am helping someone. Biology ALLISON BRADLEY l enjoy working with young people. Home Economics. FHA too RICHARD HARPER I find it stimulating to be around young people. Art I, Advanced Art SHARON JOHNSON It is a joy to teach when students can find some value in their association with you. English, Journalism, Beta Club, Crier Staff JOHNNYCANANT To spread my intellect to coming generations. English, Math, Social Studies. Woodwork, Football HERBERT ALEXANDER I believe I have something to share with students that will help them become more mature, responsible citizens. Physical Education DONNA PRIDMORE Because I wanted to help others. English. Tn-Hi-Y JANET COGGINS When my students respond and show such enthusiasm about learning, I feel I have accomplished my goal of trying to pass on to my students knowledge of years past and present.” History JIM KINCAID “To guide students to more knowledge, and see them learn, is one of my greatest rewards. Typing, Math, Accounting DENNIS WHITEHEAD If I can help a student to find a part of his goal, then my teaching career will be worth the sacrifice of being broke the rest of my life. Science. Baseball. Football What do you expect from a student? ELIZABETH HALL “I expect students to be well-behaved and to do the best work possible.” Resource Math, English and Social Studies GENE MITCHELL I expect each student to show an interest in receiv mg an education and working to make a better life for himself.” Football, Basketball, FCA R. M. McGEE ”1 expect application and good behavior.” Driver's Education BETTY WILLIAMS ”To be able to apply math to the world in which we live.” Math SHARON SIMON •'Respect, good con duct, and a desire to learn.” English 11, World History JOAN HOFFMAN ••A striving for excel lence. History, French JODIE RICKARD To be happy and eager to learn. Algebra I, Geometry CINDY RICE I expect a student to enter into every phase of high school with enthusiasm and to accept the challenge of learning.” English 10. Speech, Annual, Varsity and B-Team Cheerleaders 102 IDA ROPER •‘To realize the demand for education and to work diligently.” English BESSIE DUNN “That he participate, to the fullest extent, in the educative activities pre sented to him. English 10 and 11 JANE VAUGHN Not to ask me things I don’t know.” Library Aide LORA SCHWARTZ I expect a student to allow himself the challenge of learning.” English, Spanish. Freshman Class JAMES MARZETTE “Respect, diligence, and determination in everything done at school. History PAT MARTIN “The most important quality I expect from a student is honesty. If a student is honest in his work and in his attitude, he gets all my respect. English 9 and 12 ANNEB PHILPOTT Not to steal the books.” Librarian LINDA A. PEVELER Their cooperation and a smile.” Physical Education, GAA, Volleyball 103 Activities Student Council The Midfield Student Council realizes that an active Student Council can greatly increase opportunities for learning and growth among the students at M.H.S. Therefore, the council tries to serve as an effective voice for the students: council members themselves develop and exercise civic responsibility in the school and community as they make choices, plan and carry out programs, and deal with the responses of the student body. 106 Key Club The Key Club is a service organiza tion which will better the school and community. Our main goal is to have one of the best Key Clubs in the state But we also have the goal of raising money and completing projects. F.H.A. F.H.A. is an organization which pro vides opportunities for youth and adults to work cooperatively, each making their contribution without dominance of the other. Community and parental interest in understanding of the home economics program is increased through activities of F.H.A. The main purposes of F.H.A. are; to promote the joys and satisfactions of homemaking, to strengthen the family as a basic unit of society, to become aware of the multiple roles of men and women in our society, to involve youth with adults in individual and group activities. 108 Crier Staff The Crier staff is made up of students taking Journalism One of the mam responsibilities of the staff is to monthly organize and write the school newspaper. Students in Journalism also examine and evaluate the media of television, radio, newspaper, and magazines. 109 Ill Band Earns All Ones 112 A— I! is the goal of the Instrumental Music Department c M.H.S. to contribute in a well balanced education of an child who is talented in some area of music. The instrumental program of M.H.S, consists of a Marcf ing Band. CONCERT Band, and Stage Band, and the follov mg auxiliary units . . . Majorettes. Rifle Corps. Flag Corp and Honor Guard. U3 114 Pride Prevails Through Band 115 Band Works All Year Round As usual the Band is starting up the new year by practicing during the long hot summer. Many long, hard hours were spent getting ready for the 1977• 1978 season. This year so far has been a rewarding year for the Blue Machine Band.” Every Band Member is to be commended for a job well done. 116 The Band attended 2 marching competitions: The Concourse of Champions at Oxford, AL, and the Miracle Strip marching contest in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, where they received all superior ratings in all areas (Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, and the Band). Band Finds Time to Relax at Camp 1 Looking Back at Our 78 MHS Marching Band The Band looks for more opportunities of competitiveness and achievements. As this year comes slowly to its end, we can look back and see that the ‘77 '78 band was one of the best ever! The Stage Band is a small but very important part of the M.H.S. band. It serves as an entertainment part at social and civic get togethers. The Stage Band plays a number of different types of music, from rock and roll to Christmas carols. 119 MHS Stage Band 1978 Tri-Hi-Y is not only a community service club but also a youth and government association sponsored by the Alabama Hi-Y clubs. As a service club, Tri-Hi-Y members are involved in money-raising projects to benefit needy families or groups and to help cheer the invalids in nursing and convalescent homes. As a youth and government organization, Tri-Hi-Y members will learn how to write and pass legislation. The bill that is devised will be taken by selected members to Montgomery in March. It is there that we enact legislation hoping to have the bill actually realized by some official member of the Alabama State Legislature. Tri-Hi-Y members were responsible, in pan. for creating the bill that allows one right turn on red at a traffic light. 120 Tri-Hi-Y Girls Complete Service Projects Donna Pridmore. Sponsor President — Brenda Hamilton Vice-President — Sharon Poer Secretary — Lora Matthews Treasurer — Cindy Cleary Chaplain — Kathy Underwood City Council Rep — Linda Stoudemire 121 FBLA The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a national youth organization for all students who are enrolled or have had at least 1 year of business course in high school. One of the major goals of FBLA is to develop self-confidence and strong, aggressive business leadership so that these future businessmen and women may participate more effectively in the business and community life of which they are soon to be an integral part. FBLA sponsor is Ms. Gilmore. 122 VICA The Vocational Clubs of America (VICA) is an organization designed to bring together in a common bond all students enrolled in Trade, Industrial. Technical, and Cosmetology Education. It is designed to help students develop citizenship, leadership, and vocational training through participation in service projects, funds raising projects, and school projects. Individual students are also recognized each spring at the District, State, and National Leadership Conference and SKILL OLYMPICS. 123 M” Club BETA Club is a national leadership service organization whose purpose it is to recognize students of worthy character, commendable achievement, and attitude. BETA plans for 1977-1978 include preparing a Thanksgiving basket for a needed family, designing the honor roll display for each 6 weeks, and working on individual, community, or school service projects. 125 BETA Club Rated A + 1977-78 MHS Annual Staff The Annual staff has worked hard to complete a difficult task, capturing the '77 ‘78 school year on a few pages. We hope we have completed the job successfully and have reflected the year as you remember it. This summer several members of the annual staff attended the Alabama Yearbook Seminar. At the seminar they won a trophy. 126 Since school began, the entire staff has been kept busy taking pictures, writing copy, and meeting deadlines. In order for the 78 annual to be the best ever, the annual staff had to raise $9000. Meet i ng Dead 1 i nes 127 Hard Working MHS Annual Staff As never before M.H.S. has been lucky to have an annual staff with such a hard working staff and sponsor. With lots of hard work we hope that this annual is the best ever, and one you will be proud to own. I?8 Staff Completes Difficult Task The annual staff has worked hard to complete a difficult task — capturing the 1977-78 school year on a few pages We h that we have completed the job successfully and have reflected the year as you remember it. Girls' Athletic Association The main function of the Girls' Athletic Association is to promote a deeper interest in physical education. The members of this year's club have worked through selling projects to raise money for their own uniforms. Money that is raised will also be used to help furnish special equipment for girls' athletics. President — Jo Ann Kitchen Vice President — Donna Cooper Secretary — Susan Dempsey Sponsor — Linda A. Peveler 130 D.E.C.A Distributive Education Clubs of America is the youth organization for students enrolled in the distributive education program. Our goals are vocational understanding, civic awareness, leadership development, and social intelligence. 131 Seniors 133 34 135 “ Mi Best Dressed. Cassandra Garrett, Marty Brown, Suzanne Montgomery. Sharon Poer. Biggest Flirt: Alex Little, Lesli Getts Most Attractive: Sandy Wittiest: Ken Letson, Lora Matthews. Best Personality: Terri Lloyd, Dennis Weatherby. WHO’S WHO Excitement And Cheryl Baker Gina Adams Brenda Allman Karen Argo Tim Arnold Special Honors 139 Charles Boren Have Been Rip Britton Gigi Burnett Pam Camp Susan Brooks Marty Brown Nan Byram Gary Calvert Rena Carter Brenda Castleberry 140 Part Of Sandy Cleary Edna Cox Wesley Chaffin Vicki Culwell Cindy Cleary Donna Cooper Donald Davis Janice Dent Rod Davis Wendolyn Dillard Our Year. Ronald Davis John Donaldson Sharron Dick We’re Proud Susan Evans Virgil Fancher Ronnie Echols Yolanda Edwards Becky Ferguson 143 To Be Tommy Fox 1 44 Mike Garland Cassandra Garrett Yvonne Getaw Seniors Of ’78. Robert Goodner 145 Eva Gray Linda Griffin Valerie Grooms As Seniors at Midfielc 14 Gary Harrison Randy Hazel We Have Learned Lee Higginbotham Jimmy Hoffman Vera Hill Jackie Holifield Lisa Holmes Terry Howard 147 About Life, Alan Johnson Jenetta Johnson Myrteese Johnson About Others, Ray Johnson Ken Kallies I 49 Sarah King Greg Knox Tammie Lambert And Most Of All, Terri Lloyd We as Individuals Victor Mapp Cindy Mason Have Learned Carol McKay Lisa Melvin Suzanne Montgomery Darlene Mickle Lawrence Miller Darryl Moore Lisa Negrotte 152 About Ourselves. Reginald Palmer Diane Parsons Mike Owens Jenifer Patterson Louis Pinkard 153 As We Start 154 Jill Redmond Ken Robbins Jay Rowe Our New Lives 155 Joe Simmons Randy Simmons Going Separate Ways 156 We Will Always Cherish Brian Waldrop Pam Venz Keith Ward Wayne Waid Pierre Ward 157 The Many Memories 158 Sandra Weston We Hold Randy White Brian Whitley Renesia Whitman 159 Of Our Time 160 Belinda Wright Lorena Young Jeff Young Highest Averages Rewarded Becky Ferguson is the Valedictorian for 1978. She received the highest grade point average based on grades earned from the ninth through the twelfth grade. Becky is President of the BETA Club, is in DECA, Tri-Hi-Y, Hall of Fame, Society of Distinguished High School Students, Who's Who of American High School Students, and was voted Most Intellectual. Salutatorian is Pam Garland, a very smart and talented girl. Pam is in the Student Council, BETA Club, Hall of Fame, Society of Distinguished High School Students, and was voted Most Likely to Succeed. 161 Senior Hall REGINALD PALMER was elected to the Hall of Fame for his consideration for people around him. He is conscientious of his responsibilities as a student and participates in many clubs. Someone who really deserves a place in the Hall of Fame is BECKY FERGU SON. She plans to attend college after graduation and study interior design and home furnishings. PAM VENZ qualifies for the Hall of Fame for a number of things. She is interested in art and music, and is a member of the Band. She will attend college and major in Art. 162 of Fame KATHY UNDERWOOD really belongs in the Hall of Fame. She loves being around animals and the outdoors. She hopes to get a job working with animals when she graduates. PAM GARLAND deserves to be a member of the Hall of Fame for her scholastic ability. She was voted Most Likely to Succeed in the Who's Who. She will attend U.A.B. and study Commercial Art. DENNIS WEATHERBY was chosen for the Hall of Fame because of his athletic abil ity. He has won many honors in football and was named permanent team captain 163 Is Chosen Another member of the Hall of Fame is RIP BRITTON. He participates in many activities, in and out of school, but always finds time for his friends. He will attend Auburn University and will then go on to Law school. JILL REDMOND was chosen to be in the Hall of Fame for many reasons. She is Class Historian and is in many clubs. She enjoys music. Jill plans to go to U.A.B. to study accounting after she graduates. LINDA STOUDERMIRE is an outstanding student at Midfield who is active in many activities and clubs. She enjoys music and sports and will continue her education at the University of Alabama studying Engineering. 164 for MHS TERRI LLOYD enjoys being around people and helping others. She will attend college after graduation to study Elementary Education. Terri's good personality qualifies her to be a member of the Hall of Fame. ROBERT GOODNER was selected for the Hall of Fame for his outgoing attitude. He has many hobbies and is a dedicated Christian. He will attend college to study Medicine or Law. JENETTA JOHNSON is an outstanding student at MHS. She enjoys basketball and all sports as well as being a member of many clubs. She plans to go to college and major in Nursing. 165 Reflection of 166 the Goodtimes 167 Underclassmen 169 Elisabeth Thomas, RSmdent Sherr Goodwin, Vice President Cind Ankles, Secretary Dee GvoBik Treasurer t 170 Juniors Foresee Great Accomplishments ... Adkins. Karen Baggett. Terri Black, David Boatwright. Kathy Bonds. Lyn Boutwell. Linda Brake. Neil Brandon. Ronnie Brandon. Steve Britton, Eric Brodie. Pattie Brown. Anthony Cobb, Brenda Chancellor. Linda Cera so. Mark Carter. Shirlane Carter. Larry Cartee, Jay Carr, Elaine Carr. David Capellen. Carol Camp, Kathy Cagle, Bobby Jo Burchfield. Pam 172 in Their Years to Come Cole, Tim Coleman, Ronald Collier. Lovern Collier, Rene6 Conis, Greg Courtney. Kathy Cribbs, Karen Crim, Jeff Cummings, Tammy Dabbs, Jeff Donald. Michele Dougherty, Lisa English, Brenda Evett, Tena Fagan, John Fancher, Billy Ferguson, Greg Fincher, Cedric Franklin, Debra Fuller, Wayne Galemore, Julie Gentry, Rhonda Giada, James Gober, David Godwin, Dee Goodwin, Sherry Griffis, Jeff Grill, Mike 173 • • • Looking Back on Years Past Harris, Alesia Harris, David Hayes, Terri Hendrix, John Hicks, Kelly Higdon, Terri Hooks, Susie Horne, Janelle Howard, Tammy Hubbord, Janice Hudson, Joy Ingram, Danny Jackson, Greg Jackson. Robbie Johnson, Ken Jolly, Pam Jolley, Tammy Jordan, Alison Jordan. Cynthia Kent, James 174 Treasuring Memories That Will Always Last Kinds, Henry Kruk, Walter Levert, Lovern Loworn. Darlene Mann, Pam Mason, Paul Mayhall, Jon McBride, Julie McLain, Dava Mitchell, Jayna Moorer. Mimi Morgan, Timmy Myers, Howard Myers. Royce Newell. Tammy Nichols, Cindy Olive, Georgia Parker, Ricky Perkins, Dennis Porter, Tammy Price, Thersa Ramey, Tommy Ramey. Timmy Rawlings, Lisa i s • • • Juniors Strive for Higher Goals Reynolds, Marion Roberts, Roger Robinson, Jay Rupert, Mary Ryan. Keith Sager, Susan Sams, Lennie Sanders. Keith Scarbrough, Connie Scott, Candis Shows, Ricky Sims, Jimmy Sims, Regina Slaton, Delois Smith, Larry Smith, Sheila Smith, Yolanda Snow, Jack Sorrell, Cheryl Steele, Ida 176 and Make Dreams Come True Thomas. Elisabeth Thompson, Janice Tillman, Geneva Underwood, Darla Vice, Janise Walker, Cindy Warren, Greg Washington, Denise Watts, Wanda Weaver, Sherry West. Kim Whiten, Robin Whitt. Gene Williams, Mary Williams, Randy Williams, Sandra Willis, Tammy Wilson, Jeff Yong, Shoney 177 As They Fulfill Their Part 178 of the Plan at MHS. more Office Karla Lonergan, President Cris Melvin, Vice-Preside Kim Kline, Secretary April Heaton, Treasurer 180 Adams, A. D. Allen, Candie Moments of Thought, Allman, Lee Alsobrooks, Sandy Baggett, Shari Barnett, Mary Barnett, Thomas Benson, Beverly Black, Dwayne Black, Teresa Boartfield, Charles Bowers. Leigh Ann Brake, Randy Broome, Jenise Brown, Evins Brown, Thyeis Bryan, Jeff Bullion, Skeeter Burchfield. Lyle Burns, Darryl Burns, Jeff Burroughs, Bonnie Bush, Denny Carlson. Scott 182 Sparks of Creativity, Cash, Benny Cauthen, Terry Chamblee. Dennis Chandler. Angie Childers. Cecelia Cicero, Rebecca Clark, Dons Cleary, Darrell Cruce. David Davis, Brad Deason, Donald Drake, Jeff Duke, Laura Early, Morgan Eaton, Peggy Eldridge, Ellon Evans. Dennis Evans. Liz Evans, Tommy Faulkner, Steve Ferguson, Lisa Fleming, Sharon Franklin, Shari Gamble, Ruthie Gates. Allen Gibson, Kelly Gilbert, Mike Glass, Sissy Goodwin, Jimmy Graben, Ken Griffin, Rory Grill, Johnny Harell, Pamela Harris, Edwin Hayes. Jimmy Haynes, Nancy 183 and Class Projects Hazel, Donna K. Hazel, Donna Headrick, Renee Heaton, April Henry, Raenel Higginbotham, Constance Higginbotham, Dee Dee Hill, Jeff Love, Barry Love, Laurie Hood, Ricky Horton, Martha Howze, Darlene Hyde, Lori Ingram, Daphne Johnson, Barbara Johnson. Batrina Johnson. Donna Jones, Bill Jones, Donna 184 Unite the Sophomores. Jones, Glenn Jones, Sadie Kachelhofer, Barry Kallies, Klint Kennedy, Jerry Kline, Kim Kugler, Kelly Latty, Tracy Lee, Joe Lewis, Linda Lonergan, Karla Martin, Levert Martin. Diane Mashburn, Pamela Mashburn, Paula Masters, Jan May, Susan McCary, Tim McClain, Felica McClinton, Cassandra McKay. Danny McMichael, Belinda Melvin, Chris Merritt. Roseanne 185 With Determination Messer, Marlania Miller, Ann Moreland, Cindy Murphy, Tim Owens, Robin Parker, Sieve Parmely, Jeff Payne, Berry Pedde, Linda Pettway, Sheila Pierce, Dean Pitts. Gina Pond, Van Pope, Gene Pope, Ken Pratt, Tommy Putman, Candi Prestridge, Jay Richards, Karen Riley. Elton Roberts, Tammy Robertson, Kim Robinson, Jerry Roton, Paige Rupert, Renee Sanders, Pat Sanders, Steven Sanford, Marty 186 and Hard Work, Tidmore, Nancy Thompson, Paige Thomas, Missy Thomas, Jay Taylor, Ronald Taylor, Donald Swanger, Karen Stevens, Reginald Stephens, Shaundra Stamps, Mary Speakman, Steve Sparks, April Snider, April Smitherman, Ricky Smitherman, Cathy Smith. Mark Sims, Tommy Shows, Robert Shell, Terri Sessions, Carol Selma. Freda Scott. Marsha Schrader, Cindy Savage, Sherri 187 Each of Our Accomplishments Tingle, Eddie Todd. Byron Truelove, Jim Vacerella. Bernice Vaughn, Chuck Venz. Teresa Wallace, Jeff Weatherby, Janice Weaver. Deborah Webster. Clem Whatley, Cleve Whiten, Alison Whiten, Jon Wilkins, Ricky Williams, Ann Wilson, Vannesa Wright, David Yerby, Kenneth 188 Is a Step Forward 189 for Everyone at Midfield High School 191 192 193 As We Establish Our Adams, Jeff Adkins, Kerry Atkins, Barry Arnold, Patrick Bagget, Mike Barnett. James Bates, Marsha Belton. Andrea Belton, Andr6 Bentley. Melissa Boartfield, Laurel Bratten, Vicki Brewster, Lori Brooks, Pam Brown. Roland Bruister, Sharron Burchfield. Brian Burgin. Richard Burroughs. Harold Cantrell. Ronnie Carlson, Curtis Carter, Monette Carter, Robert Carter, Sherry 194 Ambitions for the Future, Chandler, Teresa Chapman, Andrea Clark, Jessee Cole. Reid Collins, Troy Colvin, Esseye Culwell, Jim Curry, Jody Davis, Monica Dempsey, Susan Dechene, Terry Doles, Jody Donaldson, Randy Doming, Matt Downey, Bill Duncan, Pamela Dunn. Twanda Dutton, Sherri Edmonson. Dana Edwards, Aberdelly England. Tammy Forte. Barbara Gentry, Nan 195 We Realize That Soon the Future Getts, Allyson Godwin, Jimann Graham, Ray Green, Tony Grill, Ron Hallford, Joe Hankans, Jimmy Harrison. Robert Harrison, Tina Hawkins, Glen Hayes, Lynn Hitchfield, Melody Hoffman, Valarie Holcomb, Lisa Holland, Debra Holloway, Monroe Horne, Michelle Howard, Teresa Hill, Mike K. Hill, Mike J. Jacobs, Praedep Jackson, Ken Johnson, Charita Johnson, Katrina Johnson, Rita Jones, Belinda 19C Kachelhofer. Sharron Kamps, Shawn Will Become the Past, Keel, Ramona Kaykendall, Harbert King, Jeff Kitchen, JoAnn Knox, Karen Latham, Kerri latty. Lisa Lawley, Bunky Lawson, Theodore Lewis, Brenda Lindsey, Maurice Lisenby, Mark Little, Randy May, Alan Mays, Tracy McCowan, Terry McCowan, Karen McLendon, Tim McWhorter, Lisa McWhirter, Wayne Miles, Ricky Miller, Mike Miller, Tommy Mitchell, Susie 197 and Our Dreams Will Myers. Scott Negrotto. Arva Newell. Donna Parker. DeWayne Parker, Melanie Phifer. Tracy Pierce, Barry Prater. Donna Prestridge, Jill Price. David Pritchett, Gary Quinn, Debbie Rayburn, Jay Reid, Mike Reid, Tina Robinson, Cathy Rodgers, Dale Rowe. Nan 198 Become a Reality Ruffin, Myron Sanders, Portia Sanders, Tonimie Satterfield. Gary Scarbrough, Shirley Seale, Kelly Shaw, Billy Short, Sandy Sims, Gerald Standridge. John Strange, Renee Thomas. Daphane Thomas, Jamie Thomas, Jane Thomas. Deborah Thompson. Chris Thompson. Karen Truelove, Paul 199 Cherishing Our Friendships Turner, Janisa Tutt. Rafael Trammel, Rick Vanderberg, Lynn Vandever, Karen Vaughn, Mike Waid, Jeff Wallace, Donna Ward, Brett Warren, Penny Watkins, Sheila Watson, Kim White, Terry Whitley, Jeff Whitt, Darlene Wildman, Eric Wilson, Jeff Yager. Philip 200 and Precious Moments Together, 202 We’ve Only Just Begun!! 203 exaff SHAKEY’S PIZZA Tl CHAMPION $02 IOT COUNTRY 206 207 Homewood Sporting Goods Ingels Evinrude, Inc. R. M. Bedford 588 Bessemer Super Hwy Midfield. Alabama 35228 Compliments of Lonnie Russell Ford Eugene Breeden 2933 South 18th Street Birmingham. Alabama 35209 1401 3rd Avenue West Birmingham. Alabama 35208 SPORTS EDITION Western Hills Mall Phone 923-2929 LaCole Floral Company, Inc. jfohdatf. fiovl ••Flowers With a Personality’ 1946 Warrior Road 787 0617 Holiday Bowling 4315 Bessemer Super Highway Phone 428 8461 Home of the Strawberry Bowl 208 Compliments of Dr. James B. Franks Erwin Appliance 5008 Gary Avenue Fairfield. Alabama Dismukes Barber Shop 8 Phillips Drive Midfield. Alabama 35228 Guaranty Pest Control 1621 Bessemer Road 780-4841 ia 209 Charlie's YOGURT Garden Belleview Shoppes 7070 Weibel Drive Fairfield 788 6076 6924 Carline Road Fairfield Doug Jinks Insurance Center 900 Woodward Road Midfield, Alabama Office 425-2426 Residence 428 0789 SHAKEY'S 133 Bessemer Hwy Phone — 923-6585 210 i w v v Compliments of — Midfield Volkswagen la Si mb2 IWI New and Used Cars and Trucks 549 Bessemer Hwy 923-2881 Bagley’s Florist 4917 Gary Avenue 788 1643 Fairfield Business 923 5053 Beverly's Florist Nights 424 0331 4288570 408 Midfield Street Castleberry Construction 182 Avenue K Lipscomb. Alabama 211 Burger King 71 55 Wiebel Drive — Fairfield, Alabama 212 Belmont Studios 1433 D Montgomery Highway, B'ham, Ata. Finest Captiva+or of High School Memories 213 Bill Whiten Da+sun 2109 Avenue E. Ensley 780-3380 Bill wmitt.n —- , Optician Mkg — Wa 2029 Unit C Si a BEAUTY 744 • 7589 400 ■TWw • Vll I VI' • 1 Midfield, Alabama 35228 Fairfield Highlands ___________________________________________ 2U Birmingham Trus+ Na+ional Bank | jg Offices to Seq ou 215 Garland Company, Inc. 2427 8lh Avenue North Bessemer, Alabama 216 Mae's Future Trends 7070 Wieble Dr. Birmingham, Alabama 35218 785-8931 Precision HairCuts Scientific Hair and Skin Care Brown Furniture 5228 Valley Road Fairfield Chatter Box Beauty Salon 6932 Avenue H Fairfield, Alabama 35064 We invite you to discover Deeya Cosmetics. We curl up and dye you up! Big C Discount Drug Dorroh Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. -in Sales — Installation — Service 1013 8th Street Office 781-2508 Home 788-5571 The Sportsman Sporting Goods 705 Pleasant Grove Road Business 7446137 Jim Smith 308 Midfield Street 923-0152 _ 218 fjk vf Ml Midfield P.T.A. f iiJ i V' ongratulations to the Pathway Book Store Midfield Shopping Center 7804066 of X i j � • i is 1978 jvy y 1 Wi ■i % v 1 If Are Proud Compliments of the MIDFIELD Chamber of Commerce Central Bank of Birmingham y :J3w Member F.DJ.Cj 219 You MAY Need an Electrician! May Electric Co. 111 Brooklane Dr. Hueytowri, Alabama 491-3343 Owned and Operated by Midfield Citizens Residential — Commercial — Industrial 'Quality Work by Qualified Men Wiring and Control Specialists Midfield Beauty Center 2 14 Midfield Street (Next Door to Pasquale's) Phone 923-1606 a Martha Bonds, Owner Louise Tresiar _ Mary Jennings Helen Nelson Nell Daviston PEDRO'S Belleview Plaza 7001 Weibel Drive Fairfield, Alabama 788-6681 221 South Central Electric Ralph Roton 824 8th Street Midfield, Alabama 35228 rdware Phone 923-2559 222 Whi+en's Dry 5115 Valley Rd. Midfield and Fairfield, Alabama 544 Bessemer Super Highway Midfield, Alabama 925-2504 224 Midfield Shell 101 Bessemer Super Highway Midfield, Alabama 923-5075 Schwacha Machine Inc. Moolarkin St. Dolomite Alabama 35201 y Midfield Standard 100 Woodward Rd. Midfield 925-9841 Kenneth R. Echols Owner ' Hu til w) SI mi YOUR CATERPILLAR DEALER V Thompson Tractor Cov Inc. BIRMINGHAM ANNISTON TUSCALOOSA DECATUR 2401 PINSON HIGHWAY 2300 HIGHWAY 21. SOUTH 3537 SKYLAND BIVD EAST US HIGHWAY 31 NOPTu COUNTRY SQUIRE INN 918 Warrior River Rd. Hueytown, Alabama 35020 Rutledge Rams Say Go Pates! MR. STEAK i 1 6600 Belvie Fairfield. Alaban 600 Belview Drive ield, Alabama 35064 Adams, Gina Darlene FHA 2.3, 4. Spirit Club 3. Argo, Karen Denise FBLA 3. 4. FHA 1, 2; Spirit Club 2; Annual Staff 3. Arnold, Timothy Lee Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Stage Band 4; Art 2. 4; Science Club 1. Baker, Cheryl Ann Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Flag Corps 2, 3; Beta 2, 3, 4; FHA 1; WW of AHS 3, 4; Math Club 4; Society Dis. High School 2, 3. 4; Award for Scholastic Excellence from University of Alabama Alumni Association for being in top 5% of Jefferson County High School Students. Bates, Terry Alan French 2; FHA 4. Battle, Bruce Vincent Football 1. 2, 3, 4; M-Club 2, 3, 4; FHA 4. cil 1. 2, 3. 4 President, Beta 2, 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4 Treasurer; Newspaper Staff 3 Assist. Editor, 4 Editor; Annual Staff 4 Business Manager; Class President 3; Who's Who Most Likely to Succeed; WW of AHS 3, 4; Hall of Fame 4; Society Dis. High School Student 3. 4; Christmas Play 2. 3,4 Stagecrew cast; Stunt Night 1, 2. 3, 4, Top 5% Juniors Jefferson County; IPT; Boys' State. Brown, Martin Andrew Basketball 1, 2, 3; DECA 4; Library Asst. 2, 3; Who's Who Best Dressed 4. Burnett, Jerri Cheerleader 1. 2; Student Council 4; Beta 2. 3, 4; Art 1, 2, 3; DECA 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Pep Club 1. 2; Newspaper Staff 2; Society Dis. High School Student 47®? Byram, Nancy Lee FBLA 3, 4; FHA 1.' | Calvert, Gary Wayne Football 3; French 2; Key Club 2; FHA Mr Bearden, Steven Edward Football 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1. 2. 3; VICA 4; Class Favorite 2; Who's Who 3. Bell, Clifford Football 1, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain. Best REBOUNDER 76 77; FHA 3. 4; Library Asst. 4. Black, Kerry Dwain Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Band 3. 4; French 3; Art 3, 4. Boren, Charles Lee Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Base ball 2, 3. 4; Art 2; M-Club 2, 3. 4; FHA 4, Class Favorites 2, 3. 4; Who's Who Best All Around 4; Stunt Night 2, 3, 4. Britton, Isaac Ripon, Jr. French 2, 3 President; Student Coun- Camp, Pamela Ann FBLA 2, 4 President; FHA 1. 2 Parlia mentarian; Annual Staff 3 Carter, Polly Rena Baseball 1; Volleyball 1. 2. 3. 4; Maior ette 1? French 2; GAA 4; Special Awards 1,; Homecoming Court 4 Homecoming Queen. Castleberry, Brenda Gail Band 1, 2, 3; Rifle Corps 2. 3; FBLA 4; Homecoming Court 2; Choir 2; Rifle Captain 3. Cauthen, Perry Basketball 2; Art 4. Chaffin, Wesley Cleary, Cynthia Marie Cheerleader 2, 3, 4 Co-Head; FBLA 3. 4; M-Club 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; FHA 2; Spirit Club 3; Office Asst 4; Library Asst. 4. Miss Reflections 1; Miss Queen of Hearts 2; Homecoming Court 1, 2; Class Favorites 1. 2. 3. 4; Who’s Who Most Thoughtful; WW of AHS 3. 4; Bat Girl 1, 2. 3; Stunt Night 1,2. 3, 4; Pitiz Teen Board 4; Miss Midfield 3 Cleary, Sandra Diane Cheerleader Head 3, 4; FBLA 2. 3, 4 Secretary; M-Club 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Pep Club 1; Spirit Club 2; Office Asst. 3; Mr. and Miss Reflection 3, 4; Queen of Hearts 1st runner up. Homecoming Court 1; Class Favorites 1. 2, 4; Who's Who Most Attractive 4; WW of AHS 3. 4, Science Club 1; Society Dis. High School Student 4; Stunt Night 1, 2. 3, 4; Outstanding Cheerleader 3. 4; Miss Midfield 1st runner-up 2; Pizitz Teen Board 4; Miss Queen of Hearts 4. 1 Cockrell, Terry Dewayne Football 3, 4; Art 1; M Club 1; FHA 1; Spirit Club 4 Cooper, Donna Lynne Volleyball 2, 3; Spanish 2; Student Council 2. i, 4; FHA 4; GAA 4; Spirit Club 2; Library 3; Choir 3, 4; Christ---mas Play 3. Cox, Edna L. Art 3; FHA 4; Speech Club 3. Culwell, Vicki Denise Band 1,2, 3. 4. Flag Corps 4, FBLA 2, 3. 4; Tri-Hi Y 4; Choir 2; Stunt Night 1, 2; Flute Section Leader 3, 4, Musical Note Award 3. Cunningham, Derrick Orlando Band 1. FHA 3; VICA 4; Pep Club 2; Newspaper Staff 4; Speech Club 3; Choir 2. Davis, Donald Wayne Baseball 1. Art 3; FHA 2; VICA 4; Sci- 230 ence Club 1; Speech Club 1 David, Jerry E. Student Council 1. 2. 3; VICA A; Library Asst. 2; Who's Who Most Intel I actual; WW of AHS 3; Choir 1; Christ mas Play 2, 3. 4; Stunt Night 1. 2, 3, 4; Prom 1, 2; Senior Play 1.2, 4. Davis, Rodney Dean Football 1. 2, 3. 4 Most Valuable Defensive Back; Most Valuable Spe cialty Player; Baseball 1. 2, 3. 4, Mr Reflections 1st runner up 3;iClass Favorites 1; Who's Who Most Attractive 4; Stunt Night 2, 3. Davis, Ronald Wayne Band 4; Key Club 1; Art 1 Dent, Janice Maria Newspaper Staff 3. 4, Library Assist ant 2.3, 4; Choir 2,3.4. Dick, Sharron Kay Band 1. 2, 3, 4, Studenl Council 4. FBLA4. Donaldson, John Anthony Football 2. 3, 4; Basketball 2; Baseball 2. 3. 4; M Club 2, 3, 4; FHA 3. 4. Dorsey, Dewitt Football 1, 2; Basketball 3; Band 1,2. Echols, Lonnie Ray Football 1; Basketball 1; VICA 4. Echols, Ronnie Ray Art 1.2. 3; VICA 1. Band 1. 2. 3; DECA 4. Library Assist ant 3. Fancher, Virgil Wayne Basketball 2; Baseball 2 Ferguson, Becky Ann BETA 2, 3, 4; Vice F’resident 3; Pres: dent A; DECA 4; Tri Hi-Y 4; FHA 1, 2, library Asst. 2, 3; Who’s Who Most Intellectual 4, WW of AHS 2. 3, 4; Hall of Fame 4, Valedictorian 4; Society Dis High School 3, 4. Forte, Ronald Jerome Spanish 1; FHA 3; VICA 4. Pep Club 2. Fox, Gregory Mark Football 3, 4; Art 3; M Club 3. 4. Fox, Michael Football 1. 2, 3, 4; BasketbaM T. 2 4; Baseball 2, 3; Badminton 4; Art 2; M Club 3. 4; FHA 3,4. Stunt Night 4. Frison, Deloris FHA 3, 4; Spirit Club 3; Library Assist ant 3. Garland, Pamela Lynn Student Council 4. BETA 1. 3. 4. Art 3 Who's Who Most Likely to Suco.ee j 4. Hall of Fame 4; Salutatorian 4. Society Dis. High School 3, 4. Stunt Night 3, 4. Getts. Lesli Ruth Band 3, 4. Secretary 4; Historian 4; Flag Corps 3, 4; Flag Capt 4; Student Council 4; FBLA 2. 4. FHA 1; Annual Staff 3; Officer — Treasurer 4; Who's Who Biggest Flirt 4; Choir — Treasurer 2, Stunt Night 2. 3. 4; IPT Little S.ster 4. Gibson, Linda Lee Spanish 1; FBLA 2, 3; Tr. Wi-Y 4. FHA 1. 4. Library Asst. 3. Glover, Betty Jean Band l, 2, 3. 4; Honor Guard 3, 4. Gober, Kimberly Ann d 2; Honor Guard 2; Student uncil 4, FBLA 3. 4; FHA 1; Stunt Qht 1. 2. Goodner, Robert Atkins Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Capt. 3; Basketball 1. 2. Baseball W, 3. 4, French 2; Stu-dent Council 1-2, 3. 4; Key Club 3, 4; Club 2, 3,i 4, Newspaper Staff 1; nual Staff 4; Library Asst. 3; Class Vice President 1; Class President 2; Who's Who Most Thoughtful 4; WW of AHS 3, 4; Hall of Fame 4; Society Dis. High School 3, 4, Stunt Night 1. 2, 3. 4; IPT. ft Baseball 2, 3 4 Assistant 3. 4; Tri ry Ass: Gray. Eva Faye Basketball Statistician Garlen, Michael Lee Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Stage Band 1. 2, 3. 4, Up 2; Homecorrupg Court 1; Secretary French 2; Choir 4. Section Leader in i “ Band 3, 4. Statistician 2. 3. 4. Band I Sec. Treasurer; Drum Maiod 3. 4, BETA 2. 3, 4; M Club! Hi Y 2, 3; Annual Staff 2; LiS 3; Mr. and Miss Reflections 1st Run-|ner up2; Queen of Hearts2n(jl Runner — ; i; i i Cour 2. WW of AHS 4; Math Club 4; Society Dis. High School 4; Stunt Night 1, 2, 4, Clarinet Senon Leader 3, 4 Edwards, Yolanda Student Council 1; FHA 2, Red Cross Club 1; Library 1. Garrett, Cassandra Lynette French 4; FHA 1. 2. 3, 4. Red Cross Club 4. Who’s Who Best Dressed 4. Griffin, Lynda FHA 1. 2. 3. 4. Red Cross Club 4, Spirit Club 3; Annual Staff 4. Evans, Susan Leigh Getaw, Yvonne Jeanne FHA 1. Grooms, Valarie Lucille 231 Band 3. FBLA 1; Office Asst. 1; Stunt Night 1. Hamilton, Brenda Gayle Cheerleader 2. FBLA 2, 3, 4. Tri-Hi-Y 2. 4; FHA }. 2. Spirit Club 2. 3; Office Asst; WW of AHS 4. Bat Girl 2; Choir 4; Stunt Night 1, 2, 3. 4; Spark Plug 4. Hamilton, Robbie FBLA 4. Hand, Richard Keith Art 2. 3; FHA 3; VICA 4. Harless, Cynthia Lynn Flag Corps 3; Student Council 4; BETA 3. 4; FHA 1, 2; Spirit Club 2; Annual Staff 3; Society Dis. High School 3, 4; Choir 3; Stunt Night 1, 2. 3, 4. Harrison, William Gary Football 1. 2. 4. Art 3; MClub 4; FHA 4; Class Favorite 4; Stunt Night 2. 3, 4. Hazel, Randy Spanish Club 1,2; VICA 4; Newspaper 3; WW of AHS 4; Society Dis. High School 4. v. Herron, Mitch James Football 3, 4; Art 3; M Club 3. 4; VICA 4. Higgins, Christopher Roy Art 3. 4. DECA4. Hill, Vera LiNette FHA 1. 4; Red Cross Club 4. Choir 1, 2,4. Hoffman, James Bickley BETA 4, Key Club 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Annual Stall 3, Choir 3; Stunt Night 3. 4; Annual Business Editor 3. Holmes, Jean Lisa Band 1; Flag Corps 2, 3. Howard. Terry W. Art 2; DECA 3. 4; Stunt Night 2 Howton, Gina Louise Student Council 2; FBLA 2; GAA 4; Choir 2. Hudspeath, Douglass Eugene Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Special Awards 3, 4; Capt. 4; Most Valuable Back 3; Team Capt 4, Most Valuable Player 4. Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4; Student Council 3; M Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Who’s Who Most Athletic 4, WW of AHS 4; Stunt Night 2. 4 Hydrick, Ginger L. Band 1,2. 3; Rifle Corps 2, 3; DECA 4; FHA 1; Library Asst. 1. Johnson, Donald Art 3; FHA 4. Johnson, Jenetta LaShun Basketball 3; Volleyball 2; BETA 4; FBLA 4TFHA 1. 2; Hall of Fame 4; Stunt Night 4. Johnson, Lawrence Ray Football 1, Library Asst. 3, 4. Johnson, Myrteese Ruanay Volleyball 4; Spanish Club 1.2; FHA 1. 2. 3. 4. Red Cross Club 4. Annua Staff 4. $ Jones, Celestine Red Cross Club 4; Office Asst. 4; Library Asst. 2. 3. Jones, Suzanne Lynn Band 2; Flag Corps 2; Student Council 4; DECA 3. 4; FBLA 2; FHA 1;fNewspa- per Staff 4; Treasurer 1, 2; Choir 2; Stunt Night 1. 2, 3. 4. Kallies, Ken Wayne Football 1. 3; VICA 4 King, Sarah Lou Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Stage Band 3; BETA 2. 3. 4; Society Dis. High School 3, 4. Knox, Greg Hugh Art 2, 3, 4; FHA 3; Library Asst. 4. Lambert, Tammie L. Lathan, Ria Kay FHA 2; Red Cross Club 4; Pep Club 2; Office Asst. 4; Library Asst. 3. Letson, Kenneth Football 1; Basketball 1.2; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; French 2; M Club 3. 4; Newspaper Staff 3. 4; Who’s Who Wittiest 4; Stunt Night 3. 4. Lewis, Richard Lee Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Badminton 2: Spanish 3; Office Asst. 4, WW of AHS 4. Little, Alex Dalton Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Student Council 3; IPT 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Class Favorite 3; Who’s Who Biggest Flirt 4; Christmas Play 2, 3, 4; Stunt Night 1, 2, 3. 4, Vice-President Band 4; Annual 4. Lloyd, Teresa Ann Band I. 2, 3, 4. Majorette 2, 3, 4; Head 3. 4; FBLA 2. 4. Tri-Hi-Y 4, FHA 2; Homecoming Churl 4, Who's Who Best Personality 4; Hall of Fame 4; Bat Girl 3, 4; Stunt Night 1,2, 3. 4. Mapp, Victor Richard Spirit Club 2; Library Asst. 3. 4 232 Mason, Cynthia Denise Band 1. 2, 3; Flag Corps 2, 3; Art Club 3, 4, FHA 1; Library Asst. 2; Flag Capt. 3. Matthews, Lora Kay Band 2. 3, 4; Secretary 3; Treasurer and Secretary 4; Student Council 1,4; FBLA 2. 4. Tri-Hi Y 4; Secretary 4; FHA 1; Secretary 1, 3. 4; Who s Who Wittiest 4, WW of AHS 4. Bat Girl 4; Christmas Play 2, 3, 4; Stunt Night 1, 2. 3. 4, IPT little sister. McCall, Louise BETA 2; FBLA 2. 3, 4. FHA 1; Annual Staff 3; Society Dis. High School 4. McCann, Eva Marie Cheerleader 1; Office Asst. 3. McKay, Carol Ann DECA 4; Tri-Hi Y 2; FHA 2; Choir 2. Melvin, Lisa W. FBLA 2. 3. 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4. Mickle Darlene Renea Spanish 1; Student Council 4; FBLA 2; Tri-Hi-Y 4; FHA 1. 2; Spirit Club 2. 3; Annual Staff 2, 4, Vice-President 2, 3; President 4; Who’s Who Best All Around 4, Stunt Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Life Editor 4; Little Sister of IPT 4. Miller, Lawrence DECA 4; FBLA 2; FHA 3; Red Cross Club 4; Choir 4. Montgomery, Suzanne Band 2; Flag Corps 2; Student Council 3, 4, Secretary Treasurer 4; FBLA 2. 3, 4 Treasurer 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; FHA 1. 2; Newspaper Staff 2; Office Staff 3; Offi cer — Treasurer 3; Who's Who Best Dressed 4; WW of AHS 4; Society Dis. High School 3. 4, Stunt Night 1, 2. 3, 4. Moorer, Darryl Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Art 1; MClub 2; Newspaper Staff 4. Morgan, Harvest J. Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Art 1.4; FHA 3. Negrotto, Lisa Ann Office Asst. Alliance Christian School 3; Choir Alliance Christian School 1,2, 3. Nichols, Brenda Kaye Volleyball 1. 2; Badminton 1. 2. 3; FBLA 2. 3. 4; FHA 1,2. Owens, Mike K. Football 3. 4; Art 3; M Club 3. 4; FHA 4; VICA4. Palmer, Reginald Charles Band 1.2, 3; Stage Band 3; Freach 2; Spanish 3. Student Council 4. Key Club 3, 4; VICA 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Annual Staff 3; Mr. Reflection runner-up 4; Hall Fame 4; Christmas Play 3; Stunt Night 2 Parsons. Glenda Diane Band 1. 2. 3; Flag Corps 2. 3; FBLA 3, 4. Tri-Hi-Y 4; FHA 1, 4; Stunt Night 1. Patterson, Jennifer Leigh Band 1, 2, 3; Flag Corps 3; Honor Guard 2; Student Council 4; FBLA 2, 4. Library Asst. 3; Choir 2; Stunt Night 1.2. Petix, Patricia Lynne Cheerleader 3. 4 Co Head; Stunt Night 3. 4, Student Council 1.2; Art 2; M Club 4. Tri-Hi-Y 4; Annual Staff 4; Library Asst. 3; Miss Reflection. 2nd runner up 2; Homecoming Court 3; Class Favorite 3, 4; Who Who Most Athletic 4; WW of AHS Poer, Sharoi Cheerleader 2, 4, Co-Hea Council 2; FBLA 2; M Club 4; Tri Hi Y Vice President 4; FHA 1; Spirit Club 2; Annual Staff 3. 4; Who’s Who Most School Spirit 4; WW of AHS 4; Bat Girl 1.2; Stunt Night 1. 2. 3. 4; Senior Edi tor Annual Staff 4. Powell, David Clark Football 3. 4; Outstanding Offensive Receiver 4, Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4; Tennis 1. 2. 3. 4. Art 2; M Club 3. 4; Most School Spirit in Who’s Who 4; Stunt Night 1.2.3, 4. Ratcliff, Joseph Kerry Basketball 1 Captam; Student Council 1.4. President 1; Key Club President 3. 4; DECA 4; Annual Staff 1, 4. Photographer 1; Class Favorites 1; Officer 1 President; WW of AHS 4; Choir 1. 2. 3; Christmas Play 1; Stunt Night 1. Rayburn, Edwin Alan DECA 3. 4rf Redmond, Carol Jill Student Council 4; BETA Club 2, 4; FHA 2; Newspaper Staff 4, Library Asst. 4; Officer 4 Historian; WW ol ASH 44. Hall of Fame 4; Stunt Night 4 Robins, Kenneth Earl Football 1; DECA 4; WW of AHS 4. Sci ence Club 1. 2; Society Dist. High School 4. Ruffin, Ellick L. Football 1, 2; Spanish 2. Art 1.2; VICA 4. Seabury, Robert Thomas Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Stage Band 1. 2. 3; Art 1. 4; Annual Staff 4. Choir 1. 2. 3; Stunt Night 4; IPT 4; Band Section Leader 3. 4. Seale, Evan Russell Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Stage Band 1. 2. 3. 4; French 1; Student Council 4, BETA Club 2, 3; Officer 1 President; Who's Who Most Talented 4. Society Disct. High School 4; Christmas Play 3, 4. Stunt Night 1. 2, 4. Band President 3. 4. IPT 4 Simmons, Joe E. Art 2; DECA 3. 4; Newspaper Staff 3. Simmons, Randy Lynn DECA 3. 4; Science Club 1; Speech Club 4. Simpson, Vanissa Anise FHA 2;GAA4. Stoudermire, Linda Gail Volleyball 2. 3; Spanish 3; Student Council 3, 4; FBLA 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; FHA 1. GAA 4; Annual Staff 3; Who's Who Most Soul 4; WW of AHS 4; Hall of Fame 4, Society Dis. High School 4; Christmas Play 3; Semifinalist in Merit Scholarship 4. Terry, Jerome Football 1, 2; Art 2, 3. FHA 4; Red Cross Club 4. - . Marty Tharpe Underwood, Kathy Ann Cheerleader 2; Spanish 1, FBLA 2; Tri-Hi Y 4; Spirit Club 2, 3; Annual Staff 1. 3, 4, Office Asst 4; Library Asst 1. Who's Who Most Dependable 4. WW of AHS 4; Hall of Fame 4, Bat Girl 2; Stunt Night 1,2, 3,4; Spark Plug 4. Vacarella, James Michael Football 3. 4. Student Council 2, Art 3, 4; M Club 3. 4; FHA 4; Class Favorite 4, Stunt Night 2, 3, 4 Vanderver, Richard Dale DECA 4. Band 3. 4; Secretary 4. Flag Corps 3; Sabre 4; BETA 2, 3. 4; Art 1. 2. 3, 4; Treasurer 3. Key Club Sweetheart 3; Umv of Ala Alumni Award for Scholastic Excellence; VFW 1; Who's Who Most Talented 4. WW of AHS 4; Hall of Fame 4; Society Dis. High School 2. 3. 4, Stunt Night 3, 4; Girls' State Rep. 3; IPT Little Sister Waid, Bruce Wayne Football 1. 2. 3; Art 4; M Club 3; VICA 4; Library Asst. 3. Stage Band 2; French 2; Student Council 1. 2. 3. 4, BETA 2. 3, 4. Key Club 3. 4; DECA 3; Annual Staff 4. Officer 4; Who's Who Most Dependa ble 4. Society Dis. High School 1. 2, 3, 4; Stunt Night 1.2. 3, 4; Boys' State Williams, Chris A. Art 1. DECA 2; FHA 3. 4 Williams, Ronnie FHA 1; VICA 4; Red Cross Club 1 Waldrop, Carl Bryan DECA 3,4. Ward, Pierre Vincent Football 1. 2. 3. French 2; Key Club 3, 4; MClub 1. 2. 3. 4; VICA 4. Library Asst 4 Watkins, Charlie He Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. Art 2. 3; FBLA 3; M Club 1,2, 3, 4; FHA 3. 4; Office Asst. 4. Weightlifting 3. tkins, Margaret V. Art Watkins, Norris Wayne Band 1. 2. 3; Key Club 4. Art 1, 2. 3; VICA 4; Choir 1. 2. Weatherby, Dennis Wayne Football 1, 2. 3, 4, Student Council 4. MClub 2. 3. 4; Newspaper Staff 4. Who’s Who Best Personality 4; Hall of Fame 4; Stunt Night 2. 3. 4 Willis, Donna K. DECA 3; FHA 1,3. 4, VICA 4 Wilson, Mary E. Art 3; FHA 2. 3 Windsor, Donna Leah DECA 2. FHA 1; Library Asst 4 Wright, Belinda Leigh Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Stage Band 2. 3. a A BETA 3; Office Asst. 4; Christmas 4; Stunt Night 4; Band Historian Young, Jeffery Mark Football 4; M Club 4;1jbrary Asst 3. Young, Lorena Arlene Art 3; FHA 4; Red£ross Club 4 Wesson, Sandra Ann FBLA 4; FHA 4; Red Cross Club 4. White, Randy Wade French 3; Newspaper Staff 3, 4 Whitley, Brian Hillary Venz, Pamela Ann 234 Seniors Hold Pride M.H.S. has got to be the most spirited place I’ve ever been. Everytime something that concerns M.H.S. happens, there is a crowd there to back them up. There is no greater feeling than being with people that care about their school. . . . Kerry Black Pride is the feeling I have when I look at the Wall of Fame and realize how much work the coaches and players have put in to give us a 9-1 record . . . the best ever in the history of M.H.S. . . Jill Redmond My definition of Pride would have to be the attitude and special feeling you have about something. I guess that’s why I love M.H.S. so much, because I know even after four full years have passed, my special love for M.H.S. will always be deeply treasured. . . . Pam Camp THE 0UT8IDB® :« r i 23? °f MIDFIELD patriots Ju niors Appreciate Opportunity Opportunity is the chance to prove yourself. That one chance to show everybody that you're somebody and that you can do anything you really want to. . . . Carla McWhorter Opportunity is a chance to attempt and succeed. . . . Mimi Moore Opportunity is being given the chance to compete and be rewarded for work, talent, and knowledge. At Midfield you are given that chance in many different ways. . . . Kathy Files Sophomores Learn to Join Joining means coming together as a whole and helping one another. . . . April Sparks Joining is getting involved in different clubs and activities. It's going all out in everything M.H.S. offers. . . . Randy Brake Joining is working as a team to accomplish ones goals. ... Liz Evans Joining means doing your best when something needs to be done. When someone needs a helping hand, at M.H.S. he'll get it. . . . Mark Smith Freshmen Meet People The people at Midfield are great! As a whole the student body and faculty are friendly and helpful. . . . Mike Vaughn There are great people here at Mid field. They are friendly and have a lot of pride in their school. They'll turn out to be great people. . . . Suzy Mitchell The people at M.H.S. are the best any where, both the faculty and students are |ust great. They are the nicest I've ever known. . . . Terry Rushing We have the best people in the world. Together with everything else Midfield is the best in the world. . . .Pam Brooks 239 If I had it to do over again I would pick more daisies and throw more snowballs. I would look up at the clouds, spend less time in my room and wear flannel shirts. You would hear me cheer at the football games and see me holding a sign at the pep rallies. I would be in stunt night and play more paper football. I would go more places with my friends and say hello to more people in the halls. I would let my teachers know that I care. I'd get myself elected to the student council and be on the stage crew I'd run down the halls more and eat candy in class. I'd spend less time talking and more time listening. I'd do more things and meet more people. My heart would be bigger so my world would be bigger. If I could do it over again I'd be more a part of the PLAN at Midfield High. Table of Contents Opening . 2 SiutIoni Life 18 Sports 54 Faculty % Activities 104 Seniors 132 Underclassmen 168 Ads 204 Senior Directory 230 Closing 236