Shades Valley High School - Tower Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 256 of the 1984 volume:

Sailing Through Time TOWER 1984 Shades Valley High School 104 Hermosa Drive Birmingham. Alabama 35209 Volume 35 Editor: Kim Moore Assistant Editor: Andrea Blount Business Editor: Sara Faucette Sponsor: Melinda Howton As we soil through our lives, it is comforting to reflect on the shore from which we came. Shr skims across the surface of the water, effortlessly tacking back and forth, gliding up to the dock where we wait expectantly. We board, anticipating the ex-|hilaniliun which u associated with the sport of sailing Leaving the dock and tsnora behind u . we catch the wind in billowing suils and race along, seeming mot to touch the water at all. All our dreams are instantly fulfilled, but already we [an® headed back for the dock — so quickly the trip Is almost over. So soon we [haveeoino to the point of realization that a certain part of our human experience U.s completed, and it is time to graduate to new adventure dnd new exjieriences ‘but we cuu never forget the trip that we look, or the things we have learned, or |the ways we have grown aboard our boat, the Maturity by Ron Comoglio “Sailing Thr ugh Time” ■mifr I'v.f. u«« .Muniuiini ixrr to urr • c u n)TRh:irr nmroM iMft Qm tn� i« bKfuin 4X.I � . R.«,.r ■mUMMr.HT tVWn. Wlll«n When the cheering’s over, and the crowd has gone.. vds ma • i g. the bedlam A peaceful scene surrounds ma as I gaze across the deserted stadium — a somewhat different setting to contrast the bemam of football games on Friday nights As 1 recall the noise of the crowd, the bands playing, and tho tension in the air. I realize that it has all come to a holt. Yet the memories will never die — priceless memories, such as the night we playod Mountain Brook. I can still visualize the crowd reaction as we scored in the closing seconds It was truly a night to remember As I look back at the season. I also feel a strong sense of accomplishment. Not |ust anyone could do what we have done. One practice in particular stands out in my mind The coaches had pushed us to our limit, arid 1 remember that prior to each play as I rested on my knee . It was necessary to put my hands on the ground to keep from falling on my face These memories are not tho most pleasant; nevertheless, they ore included. Of course, tho long practices that produced blood and sweat will not be missed, yet will I compete with the group of guys who mean so much to me — a group through so much together Memories are all that remain now They are life as In other' lives, and certainly they will be cherished as we ling through time by David Sturdivant urr Mot n itn um n««. w« n.« w t� m worn v«ww h- - m «, Mm � nn m ubt u� m4 m v..« imi nu.m m u Tt.n CmJI Mm MM.MI PAI-.r Tttf urr J . Mwi « f Mn iWw mnMClvn M ItfMl U. MoMa-Mn IlimU M, � j Mi mK« “It s nice to know your teachers really care about you. Remember the day we Aral Marled school? We were bo scared of the giant lady who was called teacher There were so many kids we didn’t know, and we thought we d be yelled at if we asked where the bathroom was Then we grew older, and school became less frightening Our teachers took on more human-like qualities It seemed as if they had changed, and we had. too. We were no longer terrified of them and we learned we could talk to them. Far many of us. there is at least one sjiecial teacher we remember. We realize that teachers really do cure about us as individuals and want us to learn. They know our capabilities and try to help tw reach our potential. Often, they teach without thanks, but they never give upon us By Andrea Blount “Sometimes the halls are so lonely, but sometimes. . The hull is empty now. The thud of incessant footsteps no longer encircles me. nor do the thronging moss of fellow students further speed me on my path. All of the accumulated noise and rumblings we've come to know itre as nothing now Silence hangs heavy in this dim and lonely corridor. This hall is alone and lonely, and so am I. The hall — It is alone, but soon 1 know she is never truly lonely. Poised in anticipation she awaits the footsteps of tomorrow to echo in her dimly lighted charnborways. Perhaps it is lonely only for me. who feels my time to leave has come. It is my time to venture onward and seek my place elsewhere. As for the hall, she now is noble in her rest and patient in her contemplation of tomorrow. She does not seek to know the future, only play a part in its construction This hall may be empty, but she, forever the optimist, is never lonely. Her task awaits her on the morrow. She looks ever onward to tomorrow by Katherine Patterson 8 UBW PAC1 IU«1 torurr Mtfft -.wta f «i MM •« ! «■� MtUOtaurr (Wrr t «� l Kt. dm. MfTTUM IJ.rT W.W. «h l Ch-.,Ur.. Rif.Ml PAT. TUP RU.Itl I- Urn MioiKi Hiiaci umats, . armoMHiurr v«i« iwvrM. .-aiwncw rrvi.« As friends together watch their childhood fly.” MV wrTo wared. mmuui, and unsure u we nam'd school at Volley Our lint day oi high school — wasn't It awful! Then u friendly loco appeared. Sommnn fust on loot and lonely uwr It wa« the beginning of a lading friendship. Thin friend WM there in bold .1 li.mil when lima were tough. When report cards wore twuod and nur i«rmt sold we couldn't go out that specul |w m staved home lo share ond. thereby. Iwm the punishment Wrecking Dad car would hove bean groumU (or Miicide il lhl� companion hod nnl fa-m I here to o fitr comfort Through thick and thin there wai o smile dial never wavered C.miI llmrs were mode even better when that friend wa there The pep rallies, gameo and dance wouldn't have been the same without someone fun In share them This friend could make the dumbroi thing went funny and bring life too dull party F.vm when studying far . umi hecome on all night affair. It woo fun when thatr-d with someone special. The joy this bond Inspired ha became a lotting part of ua We had a confidante with whom we shared our moot intimate thoughts — dream and uinhttlons as well o« fairs and failure Among the many memorin of high school, one sparkles the brightest — tlm Inend who diariwl our youth. by Kim Moore 11 “As we grow older, we will go our separate ways. MCHT tM’JL TOP mCMT Chip rvwUf atui Onm feim BOTTOM UUT toi � '•« « IXTT rACK topurr m� imchiptumh.mt vim- rc ntuuxrr TiOWIbiNiiM BOTH ‘MRU.HI |u tern iht SlMtlt IUn tl 12 How quickly our years together have sailed past Did anyone ever stop to wonder where life will lead after graduation? These years have been some of the best of our lives, but now we must leave them behind and venture with anxious hearts to the new experiences that life holds. To many, graduation is an ending, but graduation is the beginning of the rest of our lives. Whether we continue our schooling or go directly to the working world, the next few years will establish a base for a successful future. In the coming years, many of us will face the responsibilities of marriage and starting our own families Perhaps one day we will be sending our own children to Shades Valley, and we will realize what n difference Shades Valley has made in our lives. by Sara Foucette ‘i Won’! Grow Up! I'm never gonna grow up — not in n million years. I’m gonna slay a little kid forever. I’ll play until the day I die. Life — forever full of fun and games — yes, that’s fur me. Who needs all the responsibilities of growing up? Nol me. All grown-ups do is worry and argue, argue and worry, and more of the same. Life us a kid is just so simple und laid buck. No mutter how hard they try to moke me. I’ll never grow up. It just nin’l” for me. by Paul Sims 15 0 flicmL Jad(SON JHL- , ‘ El f flNy _ 1 ‘gf TteT .„ ftS who •owfo 3u$r 1 ' ■— T£t m ' • . , V 5 - “ • V £W f U 4 v 'J + r lUcrii $ X o (S S®3l� ( GUwasog T§£ i - 16 THE KXD ' .GK CC_- 3 f',or$- «R.“E’ '0. C. ; W P 4e- ! Si’ _ L V W The KINKS r® © ‘'HfeStaj' -a0 A'4- V4 M J yfr v$ a W' HoM Oy ? ¥• ■ f r s i m ' 4 'j . ]y H‘ IShowfe I %joo j ooooovoo Risky l usiiasss Lds )' 'J'lsgxi£J : . •. %: ,-uttf ft . •• • • -a■ -% rt. w .....U a o� fi V r tm? Haw , Jttrv on J w X K «? i fr ' N r HXX y- KEACH Th i ' Tk « t= S? •TAPL! Of CONM People . ... 18 Activities .. .86 c } . Athlete .. 156 (in lhrouqh fo))...l5 Sailing Through Vtoier. . .186 SdilmtjtroughSpnn3. . .202 Advertisements . ,21H Seniors: Natalie Williams — Senior Editor Katie Barbare Betsy Coker John Williston Classes: Erin Evans Katherine Gault Mary Lori no Kari Scott Faculty; Jenny Anderson Jala Sasser Andrea Williams 19 The 1983-84 TOWER is dedicated to Linda Frye She tends her garden daily, she ventures into our midst, she ftpeaketh soft with patience, transmuting o smile of bliss. She tends us. her garden, with gentle, caring words, she reapeth what she sows. How like unto a rose. We. her unclaimed children, who benefit by her hand. Oh what a friend to God and mun. She, who works the land. Wo claim her as our steadfast mentor. She is our love, our savior, while others in this world destroy, she is a lone creator. Iiy Katherine Patter Occasionally students will encounter a special type of teacher — one who Is so enthusiastic about the subject that it spreads to her pupils, making them want to learn. Mrs. Frye is one who. without question, fits this description perfectly. She is a teacher who puts much emphasis on hard work, but, at the same time, she cares for individuals inside the students The Tower staff wishes to show its appreciation by dedicating the 19H3-84 Tower to Mrs Linda Frye. This token of appreciation is hardly enough to repay her for her influence both scholusticallv as well as personally. For this we are grateful. As we take our place in life, she will never he forgotten. by David Sturdivant 20 VICE-PRINCIPALS iamesa.turner Miles College. Morehouse. Alabama Stale University A.B., M.A.. A.A. Vice Principal NOKI. E. SANDERS Jacksonville State, University of Alabama aS.. M.A.. Ed.Sp. Vice Principal 21 rolyn Collins liftman College, U.A.B. aiktr Cmnselor • • fivities Sponsored — Career Day PEGGY HILL Samfortl University B A.. M S. Sophomore Counselor |OYCF. B WOOD •niversity of Alabama. Samfonl University. U.A.B B.S.. M.A . A.A. Freshman and Senior Counselor Activities Sponsored — Usherettes, College Day. Advanced Placement MARIBETH GULLEDCE Bookkeeper COUNSELORS AND OFFICE PERSONNEL CAROLYN BECKWITH Office Counselors' Secretary LOUISA GRISWOLD Administrative Secretary BETTY E ARNOLD Auburn Unlvoreity. U A.B. B.8.. M.A. Bubjucts Taught Biology SHERRY ATKINSON Jacksonville Slate University. Auburn University. U.A.B. I S.. M.A. Subjects Taught — Math. Social Studies (Individualized classes) I PAT BARNETT I University of Alabama. U.A.B I B.S . MA I Subjects Taught—Senior English ActivitiesSponsored — Senior Class JEAN BEELAND Florida State University. Georgia State University. U.A.B Subjects Taught — Library MARGARE T W. BEASLEY University of Alabama B8 Subjects Taught Math. Social Studies | Individualized classes) FACULTY FACULTY JACK CLAYTON V voining. Sarr Wyoming. Samford University, i 'nivereity of Montevallo B S. M.A. Subjects Taught — American History. P.E. Activities Sponsored — Fonthall. B-T nm itaseli.ilI NBUTTS ersity of Montevallo M Ed. :lsTaught — Drivers Education tie Sponsored — Varsity Basketball I load ( wch. Football M D CLARKE Alabama State University. U.A.B. M.S.Ed. Subjects Taught — English (Individualized classes) Activities Sponsored — Flag Corps I ANtr P ri nt imt 1 1 '•UA BRASHER UAHUnivojh!- of Alabama S ], Mon,OVall° SuSbi««Taught- Art K ■l.jocIsT.Ught - Driver Education,! ACS„frnS0r0d “ Arl C|U11 'ivltles Sponsored Girls' Majorettes B Volleyball Clrls'Basketball 24 BETTY COLEMAN - Miles College. Alabama Stale fc; University BA..MA. . Subjects Taught — Freshman und Sophomore English Activities Sponsored — Red Cross 3 5; Club JUDITH L CONLEY University of Monlevallo. University of Aluluima B S.. M.A. Subjects Taught — Algebra I. Math 11 V TERRY L. DAVIS niversttv of Alabama, University of Montevallo BS..M.Ed ubject Taught— Driver Education. Health Activities Sponsored — A-Date THUI.A BUCK DAVIS Stratford College, University of Alabama. Samford University BA. Subjects Tuught English Activities Sponsored — Junior National Honor Society. Literary' Club MELLNEE EDWARDS Miles College. University of Montevallo. U.A.B. B.A. Subjects Taught— Government Economics Activities Sponsored — Youth Legislature 28 BEULAH A FOWLER University of Montovallo. University of Alabama BME. M.A 1 NDAFRYE Birmingham-Southern. University. U.A.B. Sam ford Subjects Taught — Choral (Valley Jy P Singers. Jazz Choir. Conceit Choir. Girls’ Choir) FACULTY IF. GREGORY I tniversity. Columbus College. B. ts Taught — Science. Health, Social ies (Individual classes) MARY B. HARDY PEGGY HARRELL Miles College. Alabama State University of Alabama. U.A.B. University. University of Monte- B.S.. M.A. vallo Subjects Taught — AP Calculus. : B.S. Trigonometry. Honors Trigonom- I Subjects Taught — Typing I. Typing etry. Algebra II. Analysis II. Business Math Activities Sponsored - Mu Alpha Activities sponsored — F.B.L.A. Theta 26 DONALD D, HARTMAN University of Tennesson, University of The Americans. University of Montevullo B.A..M.A..A.A. Subjects Taught — Spanish I, II, and III Activities Sponsored — Spanish National I lonor Society KATHERINE STEELE HEER Samford University A B. Subjects Taught — World History. Psychology Activities Sponsored — Mounticttes ROBERT HIGGINBOTHAM University of Alabamu B.S.. M.A. Subjects Taught — P.E. Health Activities Sponsored — Varsity Football — Head Coach. Track MARGUERITE HILL U.A.B., Samford University, University of Alabama. Birmingham School of Law BS. B.A., M.B.A.. |.D. Subjects Taught Government Economics. Honors Government Economics Activities Sponsored — Youth Legislature ANN HOBBS Samford University, University of Alabama A B.. M.A.. M.L.S. Subjects Taught — 1 lonors American History. Library Science Activities Sponsored — Varsity Cheerleaders JOHN HOLLIS Sam ford. IJ.A.B. B.Sc. Subjects Taught — Physics. Computer Science. General Science Activities Sponsored — Physics Club. Computer Club MELINDA HOWTON University of Alabama, U.A.B. B.S.. M.A. Subjects Taught — Accounting, Shorthund I, Shorthand II Activities Sponsored — Totver Staff !L HUIE irn University M H.S. jects Taught — French I. French II. ench III .ities Sponsored - Romance Lan-lage AFS Club. French National lunor Society Junior Class MARTHA S. INMAN University of Alabama. University of Montevalio B.S.. M.A.T. Subjects Taught — Home Economics, Family Living Activities Sponsored — S.G.A., F.H.A. JIM KING University of Montevalio B.S.. M.Ed Subjects Taught — P.E.. Health Activities Sponsored — Football. B-Team Basketball. Baseboll 28 S|X)RI5 M. LYNCH X .University of Alabama ns. m a.a.a. Subjects Taught — Health. Physical ! , Education, Athletics Activities Sponsored I-'CA, Golf Tcatn SHERRY MORGAN University of Alabama. IJ.A.B. BS.MS. Subjects Taught - English. (Individualized Classes) REDA MOTON liles College. University of Montevs .A.. M.Ed ubjucls Taught — Biolog:.. Chemistn Activities Sponsored — FCA Sponsor CASSANDRA E. NEWBERRY Alabama State University BS. Subjects Taught -Library DON POTTS University of North Alabama. U A H B.S.. M.A Subjects Taught — l.C.T. Activities Sponsored — V.l.C.A. Activities Sponsored Cheerleaders B-'Tram FACULTY R. |. RHOADES IJ.A B. BA.. M.A. Subjects Taught — Junior English Activities Sponsored — Stage Crew SIDNEY RICKMAN Mississippi University For Women, fl University of Mississippi B.S.. M.A Subjects Taught - Senior English. I Honors Senior English Activities Sponsored National Honor Society BARBARA N. SANDERS BS..MA. Subjects Taught — American History Activities Sponsored — Interact Club JAMES D. SEACLE University of Montevailo B.M.E., M.M.E. Subjects Taught — Band CARRIE B. SNOW Miles College. University of Alabama B.S.. M.A. Subjects Taught — P.E.. Health Activities Sponsorod — G.A.C. 4 CHERYL STRATTON Memphis Stale I tniv«rsit . Mississippi Suite University U.A.B B.S.. M.A.. A.A. Subjects Taught loonmtry LAUH WHITAKER Univei v of Alabama B.S.. M A bjiv As Taught — Speech. Soph more English viti- s Sponsored - Speech Club MARY ANNE STONE University of Alabama BA. Subjects Taught — Honors Algebra II. Algebra II. Geometry Activities Sponsored — Moth Club. Junior Nationul Honor Society KAY WRENCHER Miles College BA. Subjects Taught American History. Alabama History GI.YNDA WRIGHT Jacksonville State. U.A.B. B.S.. M.A. Subjects Taught |unior English. 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Won ,and Rohbw Wright 60 What does it mean to be a senior? Being a senior means u lot of graduation money. Bobby Batson “During your senior year you have to start making plans for college — you’re not just talking alioul it anymore that’s scary “ Beth |ones “Being u senior moans not having to take second semester exams. Allison Eggleston Being a senior means graduation!” Bruce Bales ''Being a senior is the end of childhood and the beginning of adulthood ” Pat Hash Being a senior means Florida or Bust Mark Manning “It's sad in a way because you know you might never see some of your friends again. Seth Moates • BEING A SENIOR IS GREAT!! Katie Barhare 62 LETT PACE TOP RIGHT bx Shinn. RiU Poln. tWiu ft, ™ and |.wn Can MIDDLE LEFT S! � «n HarraQ BOTTOM LEFT Ron O T n«lht BOTTOM RIGHT Kim Thno. RIGHT PACE TOP LEFT UM ntllr ,„i and CSt li� Borth TOP RICHT Ini McDaniel ami Kirn Mom MIDDLE LEFT Mr Rickman � fir ported Ln l« h dun MIDDLE RIGHT Alan EU BOTTOM RIGHT Hilly Sno BOTTOM LETT Rodney Cmtn and Ixik JUninn 63 Whal was your most embarrassing moment while you were in high school?” “When I fell mil of my chair in Honors American History.” Pal Hash When I accidentally said a four-letter word in front of the whole school during a Homecoming assembly. Kim Moore When ihe choir slopped singing at statecompotition. and I didn't “ |ohnie Kelser When I was pushed in the room wilh the B-Team cheerleaders clad only in my underwear. |ohn Williston When I threw up at a basketball game in Tuscaloosa m “When I put my jersey on bock wards before the Mountain Brook game. Rodney Cosby “My first date with Luurie Mitchell ” David Sturdivant “When I fell UP the stairs.il school. Kim Cann 65 “What are your fondest memories of Shades Valley?” When Shades Valley beat Mountain Brook Doug Gilliland •When the Kind played the alma mater. I 0! chill hump Theresa Ryan Pep Rallies. Sonya Clark ‘The iKiketlMlI tournament when we won the region playoffs.” Stacy1 Chiotakis When the seniors won everything at Homecoming. Amy Brown “Graduation Day. Leigh Ann Blumenthul “When we finally became seniors! Christy Crocker Band camp. Matt |ordan The last pop rally for seniors ' Taylor Robinson The last day of school Mark Manning 66 “What are you doing after graduation?” Going to Florida and then an a cruise la Hawaii We will party the WHOLE TIMET' l.ua McDaniel and Suzanne Chauncey Go bock lo France and go to the l niversity and then go inlo the Army. When I turn 2H. I plan lo gel married and get a good jab ' Laurent Bonlempi Going 10 Florida, and then I will move lo Si. Croix lo live. Mark Brooks Go lo Birmingham Southern and then to medical school. Hopefully. I will work as a pediatrician at Brookwood Hospital Charles Bailey Go into computer science at Wisconsin Stale or M IT. Mike Wixson Co lo college — hopefully to Samford Angie Watkins Party! Bobbie Wilfong Go to college to study fashion design. Dean ne Willis Relax urid lake a week off. KimThees 68 UBT PACE TOP Marta and Vm«i C.lwm MIDDLE RIGHT Ulhtu TrMun.11 u d S ' Krt%n� B MIDDLE LEFT Andra HOTTO . RIGHT Evan. Holrtt. Alu.u Tuny, •ml M� � K«kM BOTTOM LE T I W, IVwk.r MIGHT PACE TOP LEFT M« IU |«Iim «xl Tracy Mu TOP RIGHT Stecy CbfafeUt MIOtU LEFT Imnsfer Sure™ MIDOU1 RIGHT KMihIVbuB BOTTOM Qady IMWy 69 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President David Bailey Sturdivant Vice-President Elizabeth Euell Jones Secretary Maria Elizabeth Fillingim Treasurer Paul Olivier Sims Boys’ Activity Chairman Michael Patrick Bodkin Girls' Activity Chairman Natalie Anne Williams SENIORS 71 Michelle Machean Allison Sarah Kathryn Barbare Patrick Trank Askins Robert Walter Batson Monica Jaide Barnett Jenny Anderson Kitty Diane Beard Charles E. Bailey Monica Michele Anderson Lisa Dawn Barrow Howard Keith Bales Stephanie Nicole Beaulieu Bruce Everett Bates Dietriche LaTaria Arnold Kimberly Baltimore Valerie Jean Beverly Sylvnin Bezeir Mark William Brooks Theodore Brvant Michael Patrick Bodkin Dawn Ranae Brooks Denise Blevins Uiurent Stephane Bontempi Daniel Wayne Bryan Amy Marie Brown Andrea Leigh Blount Robin Kim Butscher Brenda Kaye Boone Stephen Hyle Browning Leigh Ann Blumenthal Thomas Lee Boone Deanna Rost Bvars Clifford Scott'Cagii Suzanne Marie Chauncev Clinton Carr. |r. James Bryan Colvin Kimlierlv |ill Cann Stacy Valerie Chiotakis |o,m Eugenia Carr Ronald Lawrence Comoglio Mary Delores Carlito Sonya Yvette Clark Cherri Lynn (Chapman Courtney Rae Cook Amy Elizabeth Coker Marilyn Kathleen Chapman Rodney Cosby Darlene Denise Dedrick Michael Gordon Crawford Charlotte Ann Ezell David Alan Cox Jennifer Myers Easter Christy Love Crocker Sara Alexandra Faucette Allison jeanne Eggleston Peggi Deneen Crook Keith Elliot Felton Sherman Alan Ellis Vicki Darlene Craig Pamela Denise Cunningham Leon Brant Ferguson III Maria Elizabeth Fillingim Leigh Ann Gilliland Michael Werner Franck Annette Olivia Glover Marashell Lennette Flucker Henry Lee Gipson Tami Lynne Giambrone Holly |ane Griffin Kimberly Carole Foster Misha Dawn Glasgow Vernon Gibson Mark Philip Grill Charles Ralph Fowler. |r. Bobbie Jane Glenn Harold Douglas Gilliland Olin David Guthrie Courtney Lee Herring Dawn Maria Hall Sonya Marie Huffstutler Michael Christopher Harris Richard Martin Hicks Stewart Wayne Harrell Evans Hulett, Jr. Charles Patton Hash. Jr. Marcella D. Hobby |im Harrington Constance Renee Hurley Stephen Douglas Herbst Steven Cornelius I liaison Angela Denise Harris Michelle Evette |ackson Daniel P. Heron Donald johnson. |r. |ohnie Kelser Kenny Lamar Kimble Mark Edward Kirkland Kelly Suzanne Love Kalhv Faye Lawson Rodnev Madison Cigi Marie Lusco Thomus Vincent Kirklev Sharon Yvelte.Madisnn Dorothea Helen Leek Lori Anne Lusco Arthurine Law Richard Clayton Lewis bison Tavhfr Martin Tracev Michelle Macon Royletta Ginell Lawrence Rit.i |ean Martin Steve Lindsay Shari Anne Martin Lisa Ann Musser Seth Merrill Montes Stephanie Ann Nichols Girpantuto Treleex Myles Russell Lamar Nordan R Nlney James Nabors Stephen Ira Moore Jennifer (aneOtt Kimberly Kllen Nichols to Timothy Alan Murphree Richard Peter Ozols Eugene Adolphus Sample Darryl Franklin Perry Brenda Faye Ruffin Stephen Edward Reaves Katharine |ala Sasser |am« s Mark Perryman Christopher Brooks Russo Sherry Ann Roberts Sheila Faye Seale Theresa Ann Ryan (nines Timothy Ross Spencer Holden Sellers David Bailey Sturdivant Ann Mouat Sessamen Heidi Rene Tennyson Billy Dwaine Snow Jeffery Craig Sulser Paul Olivier Sims Karmen Miguel Speed Kimberly Anne Thees Robert Leon Taylor Michael Thomas Skellie Jennifer Noelle Starnes Clifford Alan Thompson Wendell David Taylor Sonya D. Smith Darren Earl Stephens Deborah June Pressley Terri Michelle Tucker Debra Lynn Vinson Julie Ann Whitfield Reginald Bernard Turner Angie Maria Watkins Cedrick Leman Walker Barbara Katherine Samuel Earl Wells David Ray Vines Luther Lee Walker Natalie Anne Williams Eric Leman Vines Michael Alec Wheeler. |r. Doris |ean Walser Willie Renell Williams Salonia Deonne Willis John Paul Willislon |ohn Micheal Wilson 84 ACTIVITIES Holly Griffin Dianne Killinsworth April Kilpatrick Julie McCullars Laurie Mitchell Jenny Ott Copy: Katherine Patterson � STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION The members of the Student Government Association are the trustees of our ship. Similar to those who buy stock in something, we have put our stock in them to be our democratic representatives throughout the year. These talented few perform diversified tasks that are necessary to keep our ship afloat. We are pleased with the performance of our trustees, and we feel our original investment in them has yielded simply marvelous quarterly returns. 88 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society is the honor guard of our ship. We achieved this status through superior grades and citizenship. We try to be an inspiration to the underclassmen throughout the year. We perform various services aboard our ship and provide services to our community as well. But most of all. we attempt to set the standards for the leaders of tomorrow. I I'lt-wM nmlHtao VVr 1‘rotnWnl. Am BrrvWB TrnM Mn I 'twebm VMM Citmn - ll i«u i NOT PICTURED Km TW. USHERETTES The Usherettes are the official cruise directors and hostesses of our ship. We usher for various presentations aboard our ship such as the Shakespearian plays and Open House. Members must have a B average and obtain outstanding marks in citizenship. We are rewarded for our achievement by being allowed to wear our new uniforms. We strive to maintain the fine tradition of our club, and we earn our stripes each year by being adept in seeking out lost and bewildered freshmen. OFFICERS FIRST H UN Muhrflr Allnrm Swa rrun SM FawHIa Vs FkmatrHI SECOND ROW (MiBlirt EmIm - Chaplain Rila Mn TtnjMirrr THIRD Rl IW Kim IW. Mtai 92 FIRST K m MUri I-cry KM SmIm). MhJvIL- Alfcwn � rp� uni Baauliau. Mary Larina Roby Foliar. And raa Mount Allltun Earfuion U«nr MNcball Naull Williams. Kim Mom. Sara Fwu� SECOND HOW Rohan RaMW Vfcila CMhfjt April Kflpatfc . Mary K Mr |ulu- Main. Drbfam Wtlkami. Unco Mlckia (Well Ob Moon. Tracy A Ur. [Wnu B «ra THIRD ROW CoMrtnay «• - • � ! AmUnw. Sandra Hob. Imtaliar Eamrr. KM TWa. Coortnay Harrta . Brth |obm. KaDy Lnva. Trada linkman. Rita Pole INTERACT As junior members of the Rotary Club, we in Interact are the little rotars of our ship. As members of this club we move about in various fund raising activities aboard ship and throughout our community. But we Interact Club members are not all workhorses, we have a great deal of fun while in turn we serve the community’ and various needy organizations. UWICKKK I IKsr K hiaU Uaiohiin- tfcwnl M Item Omtfy Crodmr Bnanl al Mm W.llumi IW.I .4 IVxton. TKrrr . CHipUIn S� X3 NI IU W | � - n CM llokavm 0 H Vto PrratatnU. I jn f Katlry — PmklMIl Tim MoiMI — Tmwm N IT PICO MUCH: IW-nu.- Pain 8«cnUry fUWT R()W Law MalUMrl taMMM I jh Ann Mummilul. ChrMy CIrucW. |«m IM. Stepfcwilr NVh.it Thrrrw S uty Mmo. THw Adku� SEUINII K Suwn S. n. K. m� Iturton. PdMU I aiiki.- Key. S.m j Smith. SU .) Ch«4Uu. Tim Mtvnum. Mlm Willuim. Owl Ki-Ury. Qmty Rrlky. spam Mn Sandan NOTPICTI IREI IVnnr Palmar Members of the Future Business Leaders of America are people aboard our ship with a touch of class. We aspire to success in the business world and dine in the executive dining room as well as wash in the executive washroom. We take care of the financial situations aboard ship and see that the affairs of the captain and crew are in order. Our ship, the U.S.S. Shades Valley, would be on a lost journey without the Future Business Leaders of America. OFFFCFJLs FIRST R A IVnur IUIn� « Snnun.«Jwm I WUWlI ROW Cindy Knllvv V w PlvMdont. fbwn Kmlirry Kr|« l« NOT PICTURED KjcIm] OmtU-Tnnn FIRM ROW lM.lv fe4bv Chrtary tt.M Uimr An . fay. lUwn fanfoy. Mn lUnh SFICONI R A UnnlF-KvIFi K-ih Lmm kunl. UmOuiaM NOT PK TTlIRRf F. Rn hanl OxuH |mn C TT. |«nml«r Ehbart. I Utwy R an UMm Wh� . Sarah Wakalcni. Uavtd Sturdivant |«nm(«r Slanin. Anew Steal . Kathy I'altarmo Tarvaa | mn LITERARY CLUB In the Literary Club, we are the non conformists” of our ship. When all other passengers go topside to sun themselves, we are perfectly content to remain in our staterooms curled up reading a novel. Though it isn't true the only sunsets we notice are the literal” ones, our group is mainly composed of sensitive young people who join together in praise of the written word. OtTICKXS |«nniler fcMarfl — Swatary. Courtney Kca jn — |«rwtdmt, launder Sterna - Troaauret. Anna Steel - Vie Praaaiwtl The members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes may be described as the spiritual life preservers of our ship. As members of the FCA. we are competitive athletes who want our club to become active at school and to take part in various fund-raising activities. As Christians, we hope to spread our faith among our fellow passengers, and we hope to make our voyage a fulfilling and spiritually up-lifting journey. L� THmii;imku.lU™ W-I— TinMiu-f Ikmllu.m V«-IV« W.I H. h |.«w, Snrrt n fanH a HKMRiitt W MjNiI A Kilpatrick M IMrmnrf CMIorf II thak K K-trr kin IM � - I SFUINO ROW M H.lkin | WillMcn | Stmt | NVIU.lS V-.ui.cx Mn Uutk |i,.nw| miRIIRoW HWwb� (I Hrwta L V«W K Kfnlrl M ch-odlcf lOl'HTII ROW | T IMI A Walrl.. ! H Wilburn. R (Win I linear K Ktun | Hamm UPTHROW B IkW T Sua- y ' B Tyln. k Nrwu, C (3mm. II Cifttaad T Hmnr. K Cratwn I) l-xf A K ir«h« k Sun SIXTH R( IW f Sum I) W.Uumx II WftfAaM II V.mtn nl I. Mil. h.1 MAKVTII ROW T Roll. K Sondhn R MrrUad II Fdnon I) Ron- FJOH7H ROW C IL.cn S Wilhua H Ium T R-m MU ALPHA THETA We in MAO are the masters of accounting offshore aboard our vessel. We are the members of the crew to whom MC2 is no foreign language. For us. mathematical problems are no problem ... only a temporary challenge. � « ;MOi N-Uhr V .Hum Smrim TW«w VMM Mm n Vk� pTr—W KWt YOUTH LEGISLATURE We. the members of the Youth Legislature, are the future lawyers and decision-makers of our ship. We strive to govem our mighty vessel through difficult waters and establish rules and possible guidelines for our future. We are all members of a Democracy, and we in the Youth Legislature take an active role in the Democratic process. OFFICERS FRONT ROW Angtr Mini - Chairman of PUnnin Camailtrr. Radiw Ccafe -Prwfclmit Oman Rom - Chaptun SECOND ROW |a WlUnn _ Smmtary. Sandra I toll -Traaaaarar. S h Moan - Vw PrmfcWat FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA FHA does not mean Future Housewives of America. FHA is an organization which teaches the passengers of our ship the basic rules of survival and self-preservation. These include skills such as cooking, sewing, and shopping economically. JUNIOR NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The members of the |unior National Honor Society are the “Junior Honor Guard of our ship. This organization is the testing ground from which the U.S.S. Shades Valley launches some of its finest minds. If good grades and citizenship prevail, their rank will be bolstered, and they'll reach the pinnacle of our ship's success — its Honor Guard. FIRST K IV. Cindy Inin. (on CfcrWte Gaidai Kit Martin. Mn Inman - Strain SECOND ROW: Kim Barr. Tot Km Lavra Kneaai Michelle Caynor. Rayuvi Tunnomuctwr. MM ) Kirill) FIRST ROW L T m| Marlm. Lynrtlr Taylor. Tracy Baler Lama White, titaa Weam . Malted Lan coaler. Man KalWy. And raw Smith. Al Schloaarr. Earl Hod SECOND ROW: Sponaor - Mn Stan , ladairahna Rmnat. Raman Knfchl. Valarte Alvannn. Kalb) Ryan. |im OevkJaoo. Tray Ro n. lame Milk Tray Ball Donnie Bona. Mark Hodgmond THIRD ROW Midi IWI1 Monica Sima. Yield Cochran. Vicki- Catchm . Dan C ranger. KM Sen land. Anna WlllMon. Ctea William . lafch Doraay. Oi Moor . Ruby FuIWr. April Kilpatrick. |uba Stain. Erin Evan . Oabbte William Laurie M Rebel FOURTH ROW Aubyn Hro«n Kip Brannon. |okn Plan Eric Steadman Paul Smith. Raid Adair FUWT ROW LutfMiW lackey. Audi WiUum . Tracy Wyatt Ctaa Gaghaoo. Um MlRar. Kua Sandland. Chartw Ifcirch. Ciy-ftal |onaa. Laa Frryuaun Sob Iooml. Ldgh Ana BhimrtiiHal SECOND ROW Radial M ra. L«n •ninwi—. Vend Patrick. Staphaala Ntdnk Kim Caan. EUuhrtfc BurcK Scon Tmnyian. Mari Parryman Chrirry Croeiat. G Um |ulw WYiMWU. Mr Prtt. THIRD ROW KM Fmtrr. Trad MUa. ha U««Min. lira Kllpra. Rofea. Butrehar. Ray CaaabW. Barry Hall RfcWd Law Alan TVaapaon FOURTH ROW: Taaaay Otarabdaoa. Karry McCoy. Laah Sumi- Oaloraa Carta Karry radar. (Ian Bryar . Chrt Homn. Richard Oaola. Mari CrtU. Mark MomM • OFFICERS Mari Manna - Proridaot |uba WtatfUlrf - V.r lWIml RxharO OxoW Raportrr. Sam lonaa — Socratary Vn -V -i tad Being in I.C.T. enables us to be members in V.I.C.A., the silent club of our ship. In I.C.T. we club ourselves the Inter-Continental Career Trainees. We are the journeymen” who try to sharpen our skills, and we receive ship’s leave to do so. Taking I.C.T. can be very rewarding. We not only escape running the mile in P.E.. but we are allowed out into the real world to earn money. And to us. money definitely is not a four-letter word. ART CLUB The Art Club members are the M.P.s or Masters of Perfection of our ship. As masters of perfection, these busy individuals strive to perfect their own art and often add a splash of culture to our surroundings. These talented M.P.s work throughout the year at revitalization efforts aboard ship. OFFICERS Pnw Ciook — Socond Vice-Pr«« d� iu. David lotmalMi — PraddaM. Crydal Raid — Flrd Praudant TOST ROW Pnwi Crook. dM KaBay. M Marty. Buddy WUIbank SECOND ROW: MA« Adt fcacay Chloukiv Son W akaford. David totedon THIRD ROW: Larry Shaw. Dm Km. Mark ChandW. I« Roihe. Crydal Raid. Mr. Bkmni Sporoor 102 GIRLS’ ATHLETIC CLUB (imCKRS H« .VT R«I (MMlia W nl P«rtum«nUfUn hhmaAntom Tm«w� r. Uin.IL. Mnht SkMmv |Nni pktunxl NiDlm Hrnnrti - V«r PrMfefcmt I We are the “WACs or Women's Alhlelics Corps, of our ship. Though not affiliated with the army, it is our duty to maintain and uphold the position of women in organized sports. We feel we have made great strides in bridging the gap between men's and women's sports. We intend to keep our competition on an upward swing. ROMANCE LANGUAGE In the Foreign Language Organization. we are the communication experts of our ship. When overseas transmissions come in on our ship, the captain gets us out of bed at three in the morning for spot translations. Our languages include French. German. and Spanish. V«lnW Bnrrly — AdtvMim Chairman. Kathy Chapman - Hncnton. Rhonda Pa«a - Tramutvr. hmt dark PmaJont. Thmdnre Bryant VtvPrrakfent FIRST ROW Laorant BonUtnp.. |aawn CaHtab. Chruuna Cnatb. tobhb CWnn Kathy Chapman SECOND ROW Sybtan Bnbr. TVodor Bryant. Knu l ttiaa. Trad Ruah THIRD ROW Cat Ntchob Sonya dark. Carpantato Myba. Rhonda Pal. FOURTH ROW Mr Bailor. Valarta Brrath Mr Hate. Ahrta Bryant KOa Bahuaorr 04 RED CROSS CLUB We in the Red Cross Club are the vampires of our ship. We regularly siphon our crew and passengers when they grant us their permission. We are proud of our record success in blood donations to the Birmingham Regional Red Cross, and we are ready to set new records. So passengers and crew watch out — our needles are ready! FIRST ROW NaUha War . Latefci Tnun—ll Olatridw Arnold. Rtfh I Carr. Vara Dan . TWdor Hr ant Marcia FWIdt L nCOND ROW: MlchaQa |ackaon Carpantato Mylaa. Patrina jackaon. Oia Moor . Daacqnafta Harpar THIRD ROW: Okaka STAGE CREW f The members of the Stage Crew are the Chief Petty Officers” of our ship. These CPOs do all the odd jobs necessary whenever use of our ship’s auditorium is required. These CPOs worked on the technical aspects of the Miss Tower pageant with such things as lighting and sound. Whenever performances come to our ship, our “CPOs pave the way. LIBRARY AIDES We are the proprietors of our ship’s extensive lending book store. In addition to being shopkeepers and part-time zookeepers, we assist in fact finding, book location, and cataloging. We learn the basic skills of library science along the way. Though all of this sounds intellectually stimulating, our most uttered phrase is a monosyllable. Shhh! TOP OF LADDER. LEFT TO RIGHT Raid Adair. David |ohrulon. Shallay tturk, |Knmy Gravlaa. Mania Wabar. Mm Put Mr Rkoadaa - Sponaor. Tray R an. Ikbra Token FROWT. Colby CHapman. Stacy Carr. |adHaa Caraaa. Hatdl Tanayaon. Kim Moor, CKrary Crocks. CyraalKa Crot SECOND ROW David Sturdivant Evan Hulart. Mlchaal Bank. Paol Sima Sonya SaMii. Rickard Lamia Tmmy Beeaa. THIRD ROW: Tbo Roan 8 � h Moala . Pal HaA. Tray Sarapla. Stavwn Hudaon. CM Harria 106 KNEELING: Loco. Iknu flmfcar. Knlky Uwm. Barbara Ztifrt. Alicia Tarty STANDING Hrtn Cokar. Kim TWm. |a� ay Andanmt. K f� n Brook Tommy Oav Daaoqaaan Harpcc R«a Polo OFFICE ASSISTANTS FRONT ROW Kim Ifaktmur . Ruby FuHor. Son� a GUrt. Daphne Jackico. Ella |on«. Cyitlhu Dcanm Daanna Byan SECOND ROW: Gloria Kin Hriifertl Fiimumiaon GKhUieu Hu. Pam Cunninyham IVnl. Pabnora. Wendy Martin We are christened FTD local. 104 Hermosa Drive. With winged shoes and helmet, we run errands for the duty-ridden counselors of our ship. We try. in every way possible, to make their tasks less burdensome. We try to make ourselves as useful as possible as the resident “gophers of our ship. As Office Assistants, we are the helmsmen in our ship’s control room. We are the vital mates on the bridge who see to it that the directives of our captain are issued to the entire ship. Though we serve dually as communications officers and resident Kelly girls. we feel our position vital in the heartbeat of our ship — its office. COUNSELORS’ AIDES FIRST ROW Coortnay Coo . Dcnlaa Palmnra. ftndy Kalby. Th a La . Patricia Sinclair. Anfia K y. Annla Haihcock. Andraa |on i Mlchall lltrptt SECOND ROW MalMaa Davta. DtalaO Kelley. Mriay Kirtprtric . IMb IXllatbaw. MlchaB 8n«h. | cki Wynn . Nancy IUmn«to� i Tabby IWk MlDta 8i w n THIRD ROW Toramy Darla |ohn UmphlaO. |obnny Kalaar. Dcm Gilliland. Frater McCaafttil Tka Morriaon. Tray Sample HOT PICTURED: Rrnaai Caaamack. r r The Shades Valley Singers are the center of our ship’s entertainment. They are special people who perform seasonal concerts. They try to please all types of audiences by arranging and performing different kinds of music. CONCERT CHOIR VALLEY SINGERS FIRST ROW. Pkr Martin. Lallalta TraonwIL Dietrich Arnold SECOND ROW: Laura Mullina Tanunla Madkon. Tamny Lucaa Karan Atkina. Ada |oaaa THIRD ROW. Uaa Sblnn. Blly Stewart, lohnny Cranmlnp, Blly Cray. Taaay Lawlay. loan Pad«c«t GIRLS’ CHORUS VALLEY SINGER OFFICERS FIRST ROW Itofcur Ziegler. Koteka Carte . Tonya Gordon. Fatea WUKno . (■oiifa Want SECOND ROW Gail BrWoL Mata Andrea |ooaa - Chaplain. Courtney Cook - See friary TW | tinea. KaU Adkina KrWrn lk«W. Tracey Carte . THIRD ROW: Bmda Clnaa. MtchrHa hlcCaU. Racharl Kilgore F-� ber� y Carr. Lark - Preaaleol. Out Cillilaed - Trauaurer (Not pactnrad Allan Tatty. Kraty Adeam - Etna Cia—irk - Vico-Prated—11 GIRLS’ JAZZ CHOIR C—rtooy Cook. Ur Burch. Rone Goodwin. Tonya Hayea, Connla Hart )-. Andrea | m. Cindy KalWy. Chrttfto Wyall Stwrrto Maatjpanary. Vara Ctenn. I—|a Martin. and Voianda Ward FRONT ROW CM looaa. Taylor Robteaon. drip Mu . Mil Franck BACK ROW Mac lord on. Roe ComogUo. Mike SmoH. t o NUrt.n. Vernon OlUc PHYSICS CLUB The members of the Physics Club are the hydro-physicists of our ship. These are the specialists upon whom we call if we spring a leak and begin to sink. They help us solve our problems through scientific knowledge and the practical application of laws of science. OFFICERS: |aeoo Martin - Vka-Praairfenl Ta kor Rotanno - Secretary. Man Iordan Treanrer. Vernon Clbeoa - Proridanl FLAG CORPS We are the color guard of our ship. We can be seen at all important events unfurling our ship's colors upon the masthead. Our colors are red and black, and we are the spirit and the noble tradition which has made the U.S.S. Shades Valley a respected ship in any waters. rW� NT Vahrta liuhui VaWW IVvrth HACK WAV | 4u lui� Hryanl. Yntumia Want Soo)« Madtatm. Angrla SteplMM. IWdi Some. Soo)« Qafi. Angela IXiwaMi. Orilnch Arnold K«-lh Clark Konya MnMaan ml Yolanda Want IVIK did ami Brill Howan |a i|iuUn ' Mourn ami Valeftr IIuIm Dvltnchr Arnold. Valarta Bavafty. and Somu Clark Shades Valley High School Band Thu Band is our ship’s orchestra. It is composed of individuals who take notes on the methods of sound. Under the direction of Mr. Sough:, our orchestra may be seen tuning up at sporting events and at various social occasions aboard our vessel. 112 DRIIMM lirs FRONT ROW St-41 Drum Opteta SECOND ROW |oSfr� l Kmii iUftw l U h Ana Dmk. CfclpMuuan Tin R'« n M-« loKfan. K«My � Wm. | m� Miiufcwi. IWrrn McCart IJIW BRASS Mlk. Sk� RI� . Rnl T� f l« .Mark Command FRENCH IIORNS KNEELING TMlWMM C.hrtaW Swm Itevkl Dr.k. STANDING Mm William ItatMCnU� CLARINETS FIRST M IW Rhonda Fata. Taylor Vicki. IVuchav SECOND ROW Cariiy Chap—n. Vicki. Cochran. Dwin hiMk. Vm IWlr� Slifkm Strand MAJORETTES As band members, these young ladies are the conductors of our ship. With baton in hand they have led many a pep rally to a hair-raising, rip-roaring scale of sheer madness. These on-board conductors have kept electricity at a high level all year long. WTONC: Mar Krtli Duka. Mary tmm Willtanu - IUM. Bobln Clan STANDING Wnndy Martin. Tray BradUn Nauhr Villum«K lfn� l| and Kata- lUrtu.r M MibrS(Mfi Mrf IImiIimOniM MOUNTIETTES The Mountiettes are the entertainers of our ship. Their kicks and dances power our ship through the dull times we face each year. With the energy’ of these girls, our ship is assured of a constant alternate energy source and a quick pace through all waters. fcfcuntMM 1 a |� i rally Sian ISm� TOWER STAFF Kla Moor - Editor |«b utor. Andre VVilluant. |.nn AndMwa - Eutufn DM . VYlDum. Courtovy H«Ttft«|Edi ort Any Bnmw-f« Hr(M KMtr ftuWr. |ohn WMML N«uh«- W.llumu | Ed Hon - Srruon Mmilof EmIm. |«kfe KM Cnhaa - Stufcnt Ub The Tower Staff is in charge of forming our ship's directory. Every member must work hard on his own as well as with the group. The staff must travel over rough waters, but somehow they get their work done. If all goes well, it will be a beautiful reflection of our journey. “Sailing Through Time. Of course they enjoy what they do. but the planning and the deadlines remind them that their work is serious. REGION 7 CHRP1PS f IRST Rl W 0 T Bow M Bodkin. C V Hnanl R Ro f. K Rock. C Po� «tl D BmkIm C H «l P Hama A fV «n T Mormon SECOND ROW R Ward. S Uuta C T rr . D GJovat R C.nli B Tnur It Uh-O. It U 1m D Krtdlry M Early. K Brannon S SU«� THIRD HOW T Sampb S tamu R Nordan D AU«l | r«H D WfcMfWht SI ItoM R Bradford. D StotilvuM. M Broom M Manning. L CampMl R Goimnack I'OORTJIROW K IlmlmM S Voun«a. Coach Bum. Coach Clayton Coach Km Coach Hwxmtxxtum OMI IIIS ■CNMLINC. Ratnrt lUncmUahMi lUari Coach STANDING |m Hm«.O.ao flkrttt. Intkt CU|t«i i, tr • vi MUST I UA C CiM. IM.r | M,th.hn C«pM DkMOMoi MCC«HD OW D ItakC T«rr 0 ll—m. M l(J--- T Ml .• fan. U AM--. E Nm4ml L W..II W lit- Mar. -0 .T Umrn M C Ml It Rim REGION 7 CHRnPsI FIRST Rl IV. |km lh««lM � wn I«iku � , (on M«n«n S� «v� Hittbof), Gw ® I nm MIcMnl ft.nl., Rcdn� y |on® twit McGm Mtn «ri SECONDROW: (Tim lonn Mamw.. Coach Bum. Dou� r.illiUmk M.irwm ll-.bby, Rrtf.nuWI Tmn.r Evuoi HuUtl Thu Rotfc Rw ft� Vr. Coach King A Mo Itovnl Mmi ® R� ipnakl Turtle Srmnr r ou« CilliUmf — IMTI KOV � nee i nee: on; • on. ■ (WC� OKC II DEC I im, ii 3 D6C M (AN I IAN t IAN k I AN I |AN II IAN I (an a Ian � -r |AN.JI ITBRWARV � F.H r rrji it i i n :i-n I EB a MAH 1 umwttfl ll All VM CO IKAlANHi HM.wiMi WltlAMN VflNIfOfc ntcoxftm nm iRK’RMUEWV'iCiiiiN ANNWi urmuN WTAVU MIN HKIA ;u«xsi.'aiiuw WAVIA «m-U «INIYOMfl NHT II AftM'lf MNGWOi wianruHiKN 3A AIA STATE TT UN u n-.AM nun nm n, tirwM imm im r.k� im.«.m Cam r wr«rn t � « � - -,«■ mdonti row cm Ku« l«m, TKuu MlSdiWer IWrvti SVhUfwM Stun. Tmll.i.MI Dim Hit . REGION 7 CHRFIPSl MKVT BOW M'«h t KUrnll. Ti -. TUi Ikrv� r flnmmnit l � ut Nibu SECOND ROW ( utk Kin Bf r Tnc� Tomsy Booo� [Xtvnl IXik� Si-i.h.fi lUrbal (NOT M«Tt (BCD Dw.in. Siviw I STRTE RUNNER-UP Tton MuijiJ— IahIi tim Kuif Trvy !uni| b iKi.Minuw w«ti«f Kumii C H«inU� oM)ir� - Stnlur I)kiiu� Willi - ftwiuir FIRST K IW Ilutixli.' Artmkt. I V� mn Willi Hriif«nv Kilnwmiiiun. Liml tVrvlt. Ktan N «il Sony Madwm SECON'U ROW Ifvm Turn — I’jlntui |� ti c i. Tony Mtlr.h ll, (jurn- l o M|in. VUik-Qi I Vicki I jitehin lAiwn Kml v OmcH Br � h� r |S'o pKliifwl Ann FIRST ROW Uliwp SUnin fUrrto Hall t.IrvU (X.v.v Uu W'lUon SECOND ROW Midwife BoUr. Latoya ReidiMoa. Vara Dunn, Cynthia DrnnH. Catch Brithar FIRST ROW Uoniwll Hill [tend OxtwC. Bn� n Maun. Mark B ny SECOND ROW |«M firann. Unman! U|ncoml Mark BchoU. John WiUiUon N � � � brr J llcmmijuil C nl� nriakr IIkhKiKm it Mmur Tuunumonl (kn.«mlw 0 (WlT) tWrnnkw in Krwrln Toorcamant (knumkarr IB Brtl Kuanall TuununMUl rwmtM si VmM January] Hu wtn Unuary ? B « Tiaitnanumt Unuw)H IWm Vallay ToiintammU |«niuiy ai Uuuulnin IU.kiI Vrlaiury 1 SMIHniafa TMvnamM Mmufi 0 11 Sl� le Tuuituneni MUST It HV Hurry H H StO 'N'O tt AS' Vlw J W� nl Irvin 7 mr. Vn Svtn. ftan lUfm T R fl C K Alluor. Cfr-Hltol An lr«d Hlimnl - llntd l B'« v««ih OttatWHag SquoJ U E UJ UJ DC-JUJ (C Q u tc in 140 Pno l oai Routine Brin F.viiw CKiulirvuTrv Tnplr lUninn tt-T«%un OwwUedws Mi«h lUntfimr Kiui «.r� lvu!� OoubU Ahull tit WV31-0 ■ HIM Wit — Brisk is fall, in time and manner. a summer's pall, a summer's ofter. When disturbances begin to show, in each tree and rafter. While Nature's clock unwind and slow. Man's heart beats all the faster. When new beginnings are the rule, and excitement Is its measure. Only hope remains. A lost and lonely treasure. is there for man to grasp, and hold close to his heart. He'll need it soon — too fast. when winter comes and warmth depart. by Katherine Patterson 144 Sailing Through Fall - Cm)cutvlirv� ummii uiilirwlvi irf' - It w«m by to W - No inure tleeiilnn nil l«y nod Huy la vut nil 11I4MI - Oh. the thought ot lit main home book. am! thxly trig - M a fr� mot,1 yean, aid 1 11 be out 4 thH pi«r - I'nt |tut lisin In the Chrurmni MnMnyt - Ihil you tee lhai baw v H look 1 tuw liV Rick hp in fwUI - 1 ve «iS b«« hot three day . anti I altradr has alardy - At Unit we have pep ralfm and (gcalmll damn to look forward hi - Well I u«m sse're rfack hnrr. an let • make the twtf ol II 147 GETTING READY FOR HOMECOMING ■nM rw h It • II Urn I mithink h� tint Ywah. Onily Sowlw( (h |WuMaitt? Wall I wan I to m to Homooxninji with him — So |rot ink him - Air you kidtlin ’ - I hum I cotikl «a hu What If h« wy. no TO ba a. ambafTamod I kiV7wJ I Dmk him loFiaorh'Ha IIU at lm| wnl hrll hat lomy yn — Laurent VoolfU-musm «ocr npa«iu 4U t � n J. ItumKinunc’' -OU, - ihouki t� rr«lh (un t� i I fix - h. ilooi'l n-.k muchKnitllah V 1i.r Mil) w� Ulk •iaratf Homecoming at Valley is a time full of excitement. One of the most exciting parts is the Homecoming date. The boy buys a mum a school (it's usually wilted by the time his date receives it), both of them get really dressed up (they'd rather be in jeans), and then they go to dinner and the game. The problem with Homecoming this year was that dates were rare. Most everyone went with groups of friends. The poor SGA had a tough time with mum sales, but by the last day. things had picked up. The lucky minority who had dates helped to keep up a fun Homecoming tradition. U9 A TRADITIONAL MOUNTIE GUY A TRADITIONAL MOUNTIE GIRL A Mountie guy is someone very special His loyalty to his school is shown in everything he does. He dresses in spirited clothing which sometimes reflects loyalty to his favorite college, but he always cheers for the mighty Mounties. He usually wears blue jeans — only on special occasions will he dress up. School is im-portant to him. so his grades are usually good. A Mountie boy is always Jalmost always) a gentleman, anti he's a great representative ol Shades Valley High. Each Shades Valley girl is different, but there is a certain style each share — Mountie style. No Mountie girl can go without her blue jeans and Valley T-shirt. Accessories that are in style right now are sporty watches, sunglasses, add-a-bead necklaces, bandanna belts, and. of course, spirit sticks A Mountie girl is always there to support her school any way she can She always tries her hardest in class, usually with good results. This girl is always proud to be a Mountie. rrtwnki David and 0-0rI 150 TN ' l « l I fool Anythin tlut Stmn hai triad to bury IN. ha- k lanl m deal chithing for |h� M..untie 11a M lUUil-h haml hangi UM at VVettam m Rocky Hdge on the N« k«ft)U n« m the prawn � lm geti nufxndxi for tardlra mam I Him tn inonl and alvtuyi tuu “good la fur W hj.ln« hw tv-wrn.ek The Prep If n dorw t have wbak . an alligator. er a pda pUt«T on it. H i not in ihia Mnuntle � c «mt Student i grader in Iht group efemlird. tunw make atralghl A'a nhib nthart canl tfofi tatting on I hr phone at night Thla Maatn e ipeodt hu (or hrr| w—irnii al the nun in HI Ikrmuighaa or at a football aatni in Tuacnlume Or Auinim The Sharp IWw.J .Won Irani are nor in ihu Mount ie ■ tlwH “ ahuayi iun the iluim' cl_______ The 'Shale Pataca' la where thu Mounts apendi hn iparr tana Ai for grade KborJ HO't cool - bur H a all r hl STUDENT LIFE Thank to Mark. Ikmlir Kidney. (Morn. Jnmir. and |ulla let mceJnllnx Thn r bfao rd� l-ool Itooir fathom « I ho MlUH.O favorite Ska wean the Utr-H ttyfe from head to toe Harfper time H apmt ihivwa at T Edward' or Brtoy Prince- Gradea ara Mumf only to rVrtha therefor . «t� u a (airly ••■! Tim I'lmManct looX The hit movla plaaiafunca atarled l ha ripped awaatahiri trend Whan Jennifer Daub rmabd har thw Idea. fry did many of tha glib at Shariat Valby Thb Mounrie may or may nor hava danced bafor . hot n'i certain that after aha ww tha movie the mnl home and mad to tfnM Tha .Va� � IVdva look It might be leather or may be a flour wrek. but whatever' uneju lhl� Mount! Hill want II It drx-an t aead to match in fart. cttahing may be better. School la ■okay with thia Mount ; ha |a� the| la |ual here “to et-prirtence ' Wrnknndt are tpent watching OitVjto fcungo i� MTV nr tooling for 'nan' clcrh.it 151 baa Huff PEP RALLIES - Phrase not agntn! Enorgy? — Do they think thul th only cheer we know? — I wish they'd do that ' Ttek Tick Booth stunt — Personally. J wont to see the Muuntiettcs — Yeah. 1 know, but it would ho nice if wo know tin? songs they used. - Or if we could hearth music - My favorite is when the Drum Corps jams — Everybody loves that! — Wait! Be quiet! I want to so if the Majorettes will drupe baton I think they've got (tine on their finders or something. It's amazing how they twirl' -All Right! limiHendrix.it a pup rally VARSITY FOOTBALL C«ch It tflmUxKua «xl Strphra Httftat Coach BuM dluMln tirtipf) wUh I hr defmi — Hey, what did you think of the 1983-84 football mounties this year? — Are you kidding? They had one of the best seasons in the school’s history! — Yeah, and even though they lost in the first round of the playoffs, it was great that they got there. — Remember the Mountain Brook game when they drove 70 yards in the closing seconds to win the Kn « Camtnati. Mahon Hnbfr), Sinvr Moore «ru] Kxth Pci game? — How about that closing drive against Butler, or the final game of the regular season when they slaughtered Erwin! — Well, they won the Region, and that hasn't been done around here in quite a while. — Yeah — 1 guess now we can call Shades Valley 154 King of the Mountain. Ho flmn. kodiuy Cwby. and fUnr Moof« Trwy SuiipU • fold fmt Swph� n Mvrtxi nukM lb mcapboo 155 VARSITY FOOTBALL Th� Irjm running on Itw Taxld brlorv iSe tfjit M th� fimr — Man. are you as sore as I am after last night’s game? — Yeah, but it's worth it after beating the “Brookies. — I know! It feels great to heat a rival that has a good team. — I have to be honest, though — I was worried about their last second field goal attempt. — Yeah. I am so glad they missed the extra point. — They were supposed to hove the edge in the kicking game, but Sample came through when we needed him. — I’m glad we kept up the tradition of beating Mountain Brook - especially this year when they were ranked ahead of us. — And we can always be proud of being the Region-7 champs! tAftlr |j)1an and thu of fi� n tv� Una 156 OUTSTANDING 1983-84 FOOTBALL PLAYERS MOST VALUABLE PLAYER - Dale Layton MOST VALUABLE OFFENSIVE PLAYER - Mike Bodkin MOST VALUABLE DEFENSIVE PLAYER - Steve Moore Bodkin «n .lay Inch! Bo Royrf 158 Kevin IWi Ctmb) and B«k brack up a put WE WANT THE BROOK' HOMECOMING 1983 — I can t believe it’s Homecoming again already. — Really! My Senior year, and they decide to have Homecoming in September. — Do you have a date? — Are you kidding? All the guys are cither not taking dates, or they are taking Sophomores. — We Juniors don't have a chance either. — At least our float looks really good this year. — We haven’t even started. — You'd better get busy because the Seniors plan to win everything. 160 161 63 IT’S HALLOWEEN!!! — This is GREAT Halloween Dance! — I know! Everybody really got dressed up. — took! Thai girl’s got a pumpkin on her head — Did you see that Indian? It’s 40 degrees and he's wearing a loin cloth. — I know and I think the U.S. army has invaded. — Personally 1 like my costume best! — What are you supposed to be? What do you mean — I'm Bloody Mary! Oh. 1 was wondering what that green thing was. — It's celery! — Oh yea. I can see it now. 164 COLLEGE DAY — VVhni three colleges are you going to listen to? — 1 know I’ll go to Auburn anil Alabama, but I’m not sure about my third choice. — I know! There is such a variety! — Well you know who is going to Birmingham Southern? - He is!!! — Well that’s the colloge for me! TUI RIGHT l � ul dimi Natali WllUinu. Brim (U mi «d,1 Man |nnUn TftH LETT. Natali WBIbaM -Chair avt Brian fUt . 0� Outniu� MtUOLK RIGHT CaMlr HwW, awl Quito JtaiW Rr rroM lot � • Huftautw bottom RIGHT a tka auwu � «■ GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL — Did you ever see the girls' volleyball team in action this year? — No. I never hud a chance. — Oh. you missed some great stuff. They were great! Were they really thut good? — You bet. They showed the other schools just how volleyball is supposed to be played. — It sounds like they showed people what we at Shades Valley really are all about — Yeah. Winners!!! — I was late again this morning. Was that your second tardy? — Third! I've got to start getting up earlier. — Did you hear about the fire in the boys' bathroom? No. What happened? — Someone set the trash can on fire again. Really? That's terrible. — Not really. Mrs. Rickman couldn't give us that English test. — You got lucky You should have stayed home last night and studied. — I know, but I had to see the Big Chiii one more time. —- Miss Kile’s getting mad 1 need to go to class. — HI talk to you in lunch. Bye! 168 LEFT PACE TOP Atltano B rh }; « and Andma RVnini MIDDLE LETT Bo Guthna MIDDLE SIGHT Mur, William .nd Tim Mormon BOTTOM LEFT Laun. U« n Douf Gilliland. Tte Horn. Donor Pmdlry and Rofcbta Arm-•rron RIGHT PAGE TOP lofcn VVIUwon MIDDLE LEFT Natali War . Yolanda Ward. V� r� Dunn, and Rorte Goodwm MIDDLE RIGHT (oho U. BOTTOM LEFT Sandra Hoh and Rohta Arman,n BOTTOM RIGHT Mark GrtD and BnWa. Wttfao BEST LOOKING ACTOR 1. Richard Gere 2. Tom Cruise 3. Tom Selleck 4. John Stamos (Blackie) BEST LOOKING ACTRESS 1. Christie Brinkley 2. Heather Thomas 3. Linda Evans FAVORITE ALBUM 1. Pyromania 2. Thriller 1999 K. American Fool SHADES VALLEY’S FAVORITES FOR 1983-84 w - ■ - m • kl FAVORITE SONGS r l tt. PYT { A 1 2. Lola ) I 3. Faithfully I FAVORITE MOVIES 1. Flashdance 2. An Officer and a Gentleman W 3. E.T. f 4. Fastjimes at Riduerffohl High StuJmU wnr at random (or Ihw � mn 171 SENIOR CLASS FAVORITES Beth Jones and John Williston 172 JUNIOR CLASS FAVORITES Traci Rush and Brian Bates SOPHOMORE CLASS FAVORITES Amy Traylor and Steve Davis and Mark Hogewood ■ FRESHMAN CLASS I FAVORITES Mary Beth Collins and Jay East 173 MOST DEPENDABLE | Kathy Lawson and David Sturdivant MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Sara Faucette and Paul Sims WHO’S WHO BEST ALL AROUND Beth Jones and John Williston 174 MOST TALENTED Thea Leek and Ernest Cammack FRIENDLIEST Christy Crocker and Mark Manning CUTEST Katie Barbare and Bever Browning 175 1 MOST INTELLECTUAL Kim Thees and Vernon Gibson BEST DRESSED Courtney Herring and Steve Hudson BEST LOOKING Dianne Killingsworth and Tommy Boone 176 MOST ATHLETIC Sonya Smith and Reginald Turner MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT Cindy Kelley and Alan Thompson WITTIEST Connie Hurley and Johnie Kelser 177 178 So|iluitn4 r All.n.l.mt — Amv Tw i � Ki« hxmm Att«adwnt Twrwm Hi HOMECOMING QUEEN COl JRTNEY HERRING 179 NOMINEES FOR MR. AND MISS SHADES VALLEY 180 MR. AND MISS SHADES VALLEY PAUL SIMS AND JAIDE BARNETT Ruins, winds, and storms, lo water. ice, and snow. Hopes and dreams reborn, where winds and briskness blow. That peace on earth mast reign, when all the world it white. That tragedy not linger, when hope is yet in sight. For in the snow we see. grim rain is yet reborn. So our hopes should strive to be, unbeaten by life's storm There is no bleakness with cold air. and sleigh-bell is hope's chime. Winter no cause to despair. For those of us sailing through time Katherine Patterson 184 FEATURES Amy Brown Courtney Herring Editor Debbie Williams Sailing Through Winter _________________________________ 185 S. . m J Allrymi.- Jgy-tiok r-HnllyC W'n ' « r .IL.� V . ktrw Anrm.it.-� Ui.irwk O .mo lj l!in§� ;v..rili Mwtv’t.mwwv- H’L 'Allafnatf MichAlir MrCall Sixii MISS TOWER PAGEANT — So. how do 1 look? — Pretty good, but let me fix that piece of hair sticking up! — It's not noticeable. You should be glad you're not the girl who flushed her sash down the toilet. — And some girl lost her contact and couldn't see the runway! — There go the curtains! - Not yet that girl lost her number! 188 — I can't believe you talked me into being in another Miss Tower Pageant. — Yes. but don't yoti love it? — No! I know I'll fall off these risers — it's like standing on a balance beam. — Don't worry f bout that now. here go the curtains. — But my hair! Do you hove some scissors? CONCERTS 83-84 190 WE'LL BE WATCHING YOU! - Oh I think I ni r-� � « dl - I owl Ma« II� iu( |aM«il !. «i� rt at and it nair rum Tha «,«rm-u|' Iwod aiinU - I with th r nralil hurr up and tata thn ttapr - TV 11 ii Mp(Mar«! to ba lha Ini ctnnl id lha )� ii‘ - Look - that a I hr) ala I think mmiwuu i ud ihrr� up am on � ho - Look .« lliat niaS Uti w ilh I ha laathaf |utt!i and lha 1HI hair at) la' — Oh ««0.1 think Tl iuti Hatch tha comm - But n I I«IK lurnl M whan tnu tr up Bl lha Ma-l UI mim without UnncutatV 191 ’TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY Mmi. ihu 'hruraut job n luuith - 11I do t gn lo lthoot to wort. anil lo ibap Imlirrd' TSffa are MV« any park Mg placet I drivw arouod fi JO minuln at Brook wood - i «um tO potnda at OirwtsWI can't quit ratio 1 t flavor � «• to tlftd lti« iwf{«cl nlfl — nvwvlhin it rilhot picked pvaf of tnniplrfrly told out I lovatodriv around the neighborhood and look at all I Sr t hl ‘ - I Bill rt mv pactutn nude with Santa Claua' - I love Chnatmas purl «•� ' Own lo chinch at Ohrutmat time la mall) neat It malty nuke Chnumat more meaningful - I love mtallrtov' - I lov to nmn (vnriWa' - I hop that when I trow up I will nnvor loar ray liwa lot Oirltlmat 192 —Cmh. Imnmul«rfl.‘«l Urns � rnimn |i«l .iCbMMpfaMr - |i« id tun! lo find w«tms fur wl dial Jmi I cod InimlW - I u« ta� find turn xmrlhin Kn ul nut |ud mrthutt fir'll mjt nm ur Hurt will rii nil aI myU - I kmiw iho «ll prli Invr |r«M r • I mmdur wfui i� ui d l U- - I |Md kiv CJindmA Ir • njm mR fim � hm W knv mum. wm.ul lu tfuiir D Ihr fun - Y� kmrw. bavin • tittlrwml rnnln Chndm.it fnn Thu mw all ntcdml •bmd 8mM I'lnn and Mil lh.ll duff - I Ihinlr III MIKh A pUW h him I hnpr lir likrr IT - I Ihmk I'lluortfon MgMVmt ndh m lum un n. Stw II (irofwNi cn - I cm'I '•■ui Ml Omdnw 193 SENIOR CHRISTMAS PARTY — I can't believe it. We’re finally Seniors and this is our Christmas Party! — At least they have some good music to dance to. — I wish someone would ask me to dance. — Mark Manning is lucky. All those good looking girls want their picture made with Santa. — 1 don't think anybody will ever ask me to dance. — Look at Mrs. Moton doing the twist! — Boy. if I don't get to dance soon. I’m going to cry. — Why are we just standing here? Let's dance. — 1 thought you’d never ask. VARSITY BASKETBALL — Shades Valley rolled right along in the state basketball tournament. — We sure did look good in T-town! — Those first two games were real heart stoppers. — You're telling me! Both games went down to the wire. — But Reginald came through with those clutch shots to help us win. — This could be one of the best basketball teams Shades Valley has ever had! RftKlnaltl Turn |«mt Shaun M Maon Ihr drtv S � Hiktaon call Ifca play VARSITY BASKETBALL — Are you going to the basketball game tonight? — You bet! I wouldn t miss a chance to see Reginald in action. — 1 le's awesome! The other guys are good ballplayers, too! — 1 know — the Mounties have Steve and jon in the back court. — And we also have those big guys down low like Shaun. Evans. Al. and Hobby. — With all that talent, these guvs could win a state championship. — It seems like our basketball team is always in the finals. I hope we end up number one this year. KnjrlnjM Mini IlM Up 198 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL — How 'bout those Lady Mounties? — 1 know what you mean. 1 was shocked when I saw them the other night. — Why do you say that? — Because some of those girls can ploy basketball a lot better than a lot of guys I know! — Yeah, but what else did you expect from girls like Vicki. Anne, and Bridgettc? — And don't forget Kim. Tonya, and Carpentato as well as the other girls on the team. — They reully give it their all. and 1 think they represent our program well. — I do. too. and I'm reully proud of them! CHRISTMAS PROGRAM — I wish everyone would be quiet. I can't hear the Valley Singers. — They're pretty good, aren’t they? — Yeah, they’ve been practicing really hard. — Would you look at that boy! — I can’t believe he brought a flashlight so he could study for a test. — Some people! — Look, here comes a teacher. She’s nabbing him — Good. Maybe we can enjoy the program now. 202 HONOR SOCIETY TAPPING — What's this assembly for today? Mr. Rogers visits Shades Valley? — No. it's the Honor Society Tapping. — I know. I was just kidding. — Sorry! — Do you think vou'll get tupped? You've got pretty good grades. — I don't know but my parents sure would be pleased. — Well, we'll soon find out — here come the tappers. (minutes later) — I can't believe they tapped us l oth! At least we'll get logo to the reception. TOPIJBT KipHrannim Traci huih r. VkUG vInn M y Kelli. Oulc l ullcr. LaurV MBcM Kim KanUorf. I vW« wfcama MIIIOtK I JUT H'.p r.� � 0jclm Km, San Unit TuCHICIIl Kl|. tlr.iinun. Traci llulW. Vfckl i-Vihln . BOTTOM I KIT Mary K.U.r Dukr. Tract MuiIm IK flTOM KKiKT. CJiip IWar. 203 Winds must beacon first, und bring on the rains, freedom unrehearsed. Springing forth from its chains. Nature blasts anew, reminding of her temperament. Foolish men never rue. Nature's fittest tournament. For spring is but wild life. Green with hopo and rhyme, and man departs to places safe, till the emptying of time. If spring is only youth, silently savage in Its mime. Grim promises may hold some truth, if hope is paired with time. by Katherine Patterson 204 Sailing Through Spring — 1 can't believe that spring is already here. — I’m getting restless. — I’m ready to get out of school for the summer — I can’t wait to go to the beach and lay out every' day. — Me either — but I go skiing, so I get sun at the lake. — There is one bad thing about spring. — What's that? — I have to diet so I can wear a bikini. Brvyf Bwnniini 210 Ov� � yi� Sn m a Haiti j � ch Tt� SampU on lh� nwupit BASEBALL — I wonder if the baseball team will be good this year. — Yeah. last year they were second in the state. — It was really fun going to Mobile. It was too bad we lost, but it was great to make it that fur in the playoffs. 1 love watching our baseball team. They have such a great winning tradition. 1 can't remember the last lime we weren't some kind of champion. — They really do know how to win. — Tommy. Stephen, and Trey should provide great leadership. — Don't forget the suntan oil! That's the other good thing about baseball — you can cheer for Valley and get a tan at the same time. VALEDICTORIANS Sara Faucette Michelle Allison Andrea Blount Kim Thees Paul Sim Love HONOR GRADUATES 213 HONORS AND AWARDS ADVERTISEMENTS ADS Sara Faucette Tom Moss Laura Thomason PHOTOGRAPHERS „ _ Bever Browning Brenda Boon,. RonComoglio CherriCKapma Richard Lewis Ka,hv Lawson Katbv Pattersor 2tr THANK YOU WALDRUP STUDIO We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our photographers. The hard work, time, and patience that they put into the 1984 TOWER helped make this annual a memorable one for all of us. 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We rmtlnlate abort the pe Our high schvd day have been I he l)«� � — Alway s number, never lorgri by AfltU Even 234 Writ nlM yim flwmry, Snt Moti. St MW TrunknoM |uW IWw love lb Vanity Svntaft - |aldr„ Alllann Ifa-tb and Aiulmt Fnandi FiW V t' V v l«v� you iralotV Oui hr.k in lb liauf ' I mu y . KlU an.i Oaanna CJa� of 4 — Trim |on« IVxCadar In vrltr nungium amlniMtin a lin The Best Little Hairhouse in Alabama. W T :: v Hav HEADHUNTIRS, COIFFEURS 4208 Dolly R.Jjo Rd Birtmagham Ala 35243 %7 6314 235 To the best sister, sister-in-law. who is still a non-person, loser, jerk, baby hooter.” uni-brow who stays in the dog pen and on the phone too much and is secretly in love with our swine dog. m PHILADELPHIA BAPTIST KINDERGARTEN AND DAY CARE KOI Road PRESCRIPTIONS Jtoli ag opines £hri� Invn� Irer 3f arm Dtmb Kolloto fioaA. MarpfrabiU . Alabama “COME CHOOSE cur Your Otfti Christmas Tree ROCKY RIDGE PHARMACY SENIOR INDEX K« T � Abbreviations F Bl. A Future Business ladders o( America F.C.A Fellowship of Christian Athida C A C, Girls' Athletic Club S.G A Sludoni Government Association V.I.C.A Vocational Industries Club of America I I.O.S.A. I lealth Occttjkitions Service Association MICHELLE MACHEAN ALLISON Usherettes Secretary, Mu Alpha Theta. National Honor Society. University of Alabama Alumni Award for Academic Excellence. Valley Singers. Junior National Honor Society. French National Honor Society. Valedictorian |ENNY ANDERSON National Honor Society, College Dav Hostess. Birmingham Southern Model Senate Representative, lower Staff — Faculty. Mu Alpha Theta. Homeroom Representative. Varsity Cheerleader. Usherettes. University of Alabama Alumni Award for Scholastic Excellence. B-Tram Cheerleader. F.C.A.. Junior National Honor Society. Salutatorian MONICA MICHELE ANDERSON G.A C . Junior Achievement. College Day Hostess, junior National Honor Society DIETRICHE I.ATORIA ARNOLD Flag Corps — Co-Captain. Career Day Hostess. Concert Choir. G AC. Red Cross Club — Assistant Treasurer, Girls Basketball Manager, Black History Week. Vice Principals Assistant. Key Club. PATRICK FRANK ASKINS - V I C.A . Junior National Honor Society CHARLES E. BAILEY - F.C A HOWARD KEITH BALES KIMBERLY BALTIMORE Romance Language. G.A C.. Vice-Principals’ .Assistant. Junior Achievement. H.O.S.A SARAH KATHRYN BARBARE Mountiet-tes. Who's Who — Cutest. Tower Staff Seniors. College Day Hostess. F.C.A., Latin Club. MONICA |A1DE BARNETT - Varsity Cheerleader, National Honor Society. Mu Alpha Theta. S.G.A — First Vice-President. Tower Staff - Student life. F.CA,, Miss Shades Vrnlley, College Day Hostess. In-terduh Council. Girls' State Representative — Member of Election Law Committee and Member of Ad Hoc Committee. University of Alabama Alumni Award for Academic Excellence. B-Team Cheerleader. Metro Superstar Winner. Sophomore Homeroom Representative. LISA DAWN BARROW BRUCE EVERETT BATES - Concert Band. Marching Band. Mu Alpha Theta ROBERT WALTER BATSON Tower Staff — Events. Miss Tower Escort. College Day Host, Interact Club. Second Place Algebra — Math Tournament, B-Team Football. F.C.A. KITTY DIANE BEARD - F.B.L.A. (Vocational) STEPHANIE NICOLE BEAULIEU Usherettes. Girl ' Track Team. Mu Alpha Theta. Physics Club, Romance language Activities Chairman. Junior National Honor Society. Computer Science Club STEPHAN BENNETT Senior Homeroom Representative VALERIE |KAN BEVERLY G A C . Flag Corps — Captain, College Day Hostess, Career Day Hostess. A F.S. Vice-President. Rod Cross Club, Junior Achievement, Romance Linguuge Club Activity Chairman. Junior National Honor Society SYLVAIN BEZIER - A F.S. Romance Language. DENISE BLEVINS — V.I.C.A.. F li.A ANDREA LEIGH BLOUNT Latin Club -Treasurer, Varsity Cheerleader — Head, Tower Staff — Assistant Editor and Faculty. F.CA.. National Honor Society. Usherettes. Mu Alpha Theta. Miss Shades Valley Nominee. Miss Tower Junior and Sophomore Finalist Career Day Greeting Chairman. College Day Greetings Committee Chairman. University of Alabama Alumni Award for Academic Excellence. |untor National Honor Society. Sophomore Class Officer — Secretary, Math Team — Algebra II. Valedictorian. LEIGH ANN BLUMENTHAL - interact. V.I.C.A. College Dav Hostess. Junior Homeroom Representative. MICHAEL PATRICK BODKIN - Varsity Football Most Valuable Player Offense, F.CA.. College Day Host. Senior Class Officer — Boys’ Activity Chairman. All-Region First team . Tower Staff Sjiorts. Miss Tower Escort. Mr. Shades Valley Nominee. Player of the Week. Touchdown Club — Back of the Week. Youth Legislature. Junior Class Officer — President, junior P T S O Representative. B-Team Football. Track Team. Metro Superstars — First Place. Latin Club. Geometry Team LAURENT STEPHANE BONTEMPI A F.S . Romance Language Club BRENDA KAYE BOONE Tower Staff Copy. V I C A , F B.L.A. College Day Hostess. Career Dav Hostess. Concert Choir. P.H.A.. Romance Language. Girls’ Chorus. Counselors' Assistant. Office Assistant THOMAS LEE BOONE Varsity Football. Varsity Baseball. F.C A. Who's Who — Best Looking. DAWN RANAE BROOKS MARK WILLIAM BROOKS F.C.A. Interact. AMY MARIE BROWN - National Honor Society Treasurer. Tower Staff — Features. University of Alabama Alumni Award for Academic Excellence. |unior National Flonor Society. Interact Club STEPHEN II. BROWNING Varsity Basebull. F.C.A.. Tower Staff — Photographer, Who's Who Cutest, B-Team Baseball Geometry Tournament team. THEODORE BRYANT DANIF.I. WAYNE BRYARS V I.C.A.. Red Cross. Key Club, F.C A.. Drum Corps ROBIN KIM BUTSCHER DEANNA ROSE BYARS National Honor Society. Office Assistant. Mu Alpha Theta. Usherettes. College Day Hostess. Career Day Hostess. University of Alabama Alumni Award for Academic Excellence. Junior National Honor Society. CLIFFORD SCOTT CAGLE Concert Band. Marching Band. Drum Corps. Drum Captain. Physics Club. Social studies Fair -First and Third Place. Science Fair - Third Place KIMBERLY JILL CANN - F B LA . V.I.C.A.. a I Secretaries Day. Career Day Hostess. •ge Dav Hostess. Junior Achievement. Red Cross. Romance Language MARY DEI.ORES CARLITO Mu Alpha Theta. V I.C.A . Career Day Hostess. |unior National Honor Society. TRACEY TERONICAL CARLTON CLINTON CARR. JR JOAN EUGENIA CARR • Spanish National Honor Society. National Vion or Society. Literary Club. Mu Alpha Theta. National Merit Semtfinaltst. National Honor Roll. University of Alabama Alumni Association Award for Academic Excellence. Junior National Honor Society. CHERR1 LYNN CHAPMAN - F B.L A President and Reporter, Interclub Council. F.CA., Track Teotn — Captain. Junior Achievement — President and Vice-President of Finance. |unior Explorers. Tower Staff Copy, MARILYN KATHLEEN CHAPMAN SUZANNE MARIE CHAUNCEY - Interact F.CA, College Day Hostess. Miss Tower lunior Finalist STACY VALERIE CHIOTAKIS - Ctrl ' Basketball. Art Club SONYA YVETTE CLARK Romance Language, — President and Secretary, lunior National Hunor Society. Red Cross. A F.S lunior Achievement. Flag Corps — Co-Captain. Vice Principals' Aid. AMY ELIZABETH COKER Mounliefle -Head. Miss Tower Senior Class Second Alternate. College Day Hostess. Tower Staff — Seniors. F.C A.. Junior National Honor Society. JAMES BRYAN COLVIN - College Day Host. Mu Alpha Theta. Physics CluS. Spanish National Honor Society. Junior National Honor Society. RONALD LAWRENCE COMOGLIO -Tower Staff — Photographer. Mr Shades Valley Nominee. Mis Tower Escort. Marching Band — Field Captain. Concert Band — Section Leader. College Dav Host. National Honor Society. Physics Club. University of Alabama Association Award for Academic Excellence. Birmingham — Southern Outstanding Junior Award. Capstone Summer Honors, Key Club. COURTNEY RAE COOK Valley Singers. Show Choir — Secretary. Girls' Jazz Cnoir. Valley Singer Ensemble. Superior Rating State and District Solo Competition. Frisbee Club. Thespian . Concert Choir. It’s a Grand Night for Singing. Career Day Hostess RODNEY COSBY - Varsity Football. Youth Legislature. Honorable Mention All-Metro Team Junior National Honor Society. Permanent Team Captain PHILLIP TODD COSH ATT - Stage Crew Thespians. V 1.CA |OY ANN COWART - VIC A - Vice Presi-dent and Public Relations Committee DAVID ALAN COX - V.I.CA. - President (Vocational). QUALON F.D CRAIG - Youth Legislature. VICKI DARLENE CRAIG -FHA.HE R.O. (Vocational) — President. Junior Achievement. MICKEY GORDON CRAWFORD -Romance Language Club CHRISTY LOVE CROCKER Interact Club. College Day Hostess. Who’s Who — Friendliest. Senior Homeroom Representative. F.C. A.. Key Club PEGGI DEN ESN CROOK - Art Club. Girls' Chorus JEFFERY EDWARD CUNNINGHAM V.I.C.A. Soccer. Band. Drum Corps PAMELA DENISE CUNNINGHAM DARLENE DENISE DEDRICK MARK TERRENCE Dll.WORTH DAVIDS DUKE — Varsity Baseball JENNIFER MYERS EASTER Tower Staff — Student Life and Clubs, Usherettes — Chaplain. National Honor Society. Mu Alpha Theta. College Day Hostess. Career Day Hostess. Interact. University of Alat ama Alumni Award for Academic Excellence. |unior National Honor Society. Miss Tower Senior Finalist RODNEY I. EDWARDS — V.I.C.A Vocational ALLISON JEANNE EGGLESTON - National Honor Society, F.CA. Usherettes. Varsity Cheerleader — Co-head. College Day Hostess. Career Day Hostess, Tower Staff — Events and Classes. Miss Tower |unior Class Second Alternate. University of Alabama Award for Academic Excellence. Miss Tower Sophomore finalist. Lutin Club. Junior Notional Honor Society. B-Team Cheer learler CHARLOTTE ANN EZELL - F B LA | Vocational). SARA ALEXANDRA FAUCETTE S.G A — Second Vice-President. Tower Staff — Financial Editor and Clubs. Usherettes — Vice-President Miss Shades Valley Nominee, Who's Who Most Likely to Sue- 237 cecd. College Hay Hostess. German Club. National Honor Society, Youth Appreciation Week Representative. Interclub Council AFS. Mu Aloha Theta. University of Alabama Award for Academic Excellence, [opunesr Senate Youth Scholarship Nominee. Career Day Hostess. Junior National Honor Society Sophomore Homeroom Representative. Valedictorian KEITH E- FELTON - Varsity Football. B-Toam Football. LEON BRANT FERGUSON MARIA ELIZABETH F1LLINCIM Senior Class Officer — Secretary. Track. F.C.A., College Day Hostess. Youth Legislature. Key-Club MARASHELL LENNETTE FLUCKER Red Cross Club KIMBERLY CAROLE FOSTER — V.ICA, Youth Legislature. College Day Hostess. Junior Achievement CHARLES RALPH FOWLER. |R. National Honor Society — President. College Day Host. Mu Alpha Thetu. Spanish National Honor Society. Physics Club, junior National Honor Society MICHAEL WERNER FRANCK Physics Club. Band. Guitar and Drum Corps. Romance Language Club. Jazz Band KELLEY DAWN GALLOWAY TAM! LYNNE G1AMBRONF. College Day Hostess. Youth Legislature. V.I C A . Career Dav Hostess VERNON BURNETT GIBSON. |R - Mu Alpha Theta — Vice-President. National Honor Society — Historian. Physics Club — President. Who's Who — Most Intellectual. Golf team. Sophomore math team HAROLD DOUGLAS GILLILAND Varsity Basketball. F.C.A.. Valley Singers — Treasurer. B-Team Basketball LEIGH ANN GILLILAND A.F.S. -Secretary. Career Dav Hostess. Frisbee Club HENRY LEE GIPSON MISHA DAWN GLASGOW Mu Alpha Theta. Youth Legislature. Career Day Hostess. Marching Band. Concert Band. F.C.A BOBBIE JANE GLENN - Majorette. Concert Band. Bond — Vice-President. A FS.. Marching Band. MARY KATHERINE CLOOT ANNETTE OLIVIA GLOVER - Youth Legislnture- HOLI.Y JANE GRIFFIN - S.G.A -Parliamentarian and Treasurer: Tower Stall — Clubs: Miss Tower — Senior Clusa Queen. Junior Class First Alternate. Sophomore Class Queen, Interclub Council: Career Day Hostess MARK PHILIP GRILL - Golf team. V.I.C A OL1N DAVID GUTHRIE MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER HARRIS F C A. Vice-President. Key Club. CHARLES PATTON HASH. JR Speech Club — President. Mr Shades Valley Nominee. Interact Cluh. Interact Club Council Representative. Interclub Council — Chaplain. Student Conference on American Government. Elks Cluh Speech Contest. Latin Club. Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation. Outstanding Sophomore JACQUELINE DENISF. HF.NTON Girls' Volleyball. G.A.G. STEPHEN DOUGLAS HERBST - Varsity Football. Honorable Mention All-State. All-Metro. Varsity Baseball. Doc Award. College Day’ Host. Mb Tower Escort. All Region Football. Tower Staff — Sports. Career Day Host. F.C A, B-team Football. B-tvam Baseball DAVID PETER HERON Track team. |r Olympics. COURTNEY LEE HERRING S.G A Secretary. National Honor Society. Usherettes. Youth Legislature. Interclub Council. College Day Hostess. Career Day Hostess. Homecoming Queen. Miss Tower. Who's Who — Best Dressed. Tower Staff Features Editor. |unior Homecoming Atten- dant. Miss Tower — Junior Glass Queen. University of Alabama Award for Academic Excellence. Junior National Honor Society RICHARD MARTIN HICKS V IGA., Fnsbee Club. MARCELLA DELORES HOBBY Girb BasketiKill. GA.C Secretary. Girb' Chorus. Girb' Track Team — Manager |unior Homeroom Representative IX)NALD LEON HOGAN CAR DALE HOI JSTON STEVEN CORNELIUS HUDSON - Varsity Basketball Giptam Who' Who — Best Dressed. Varsity Football. B-Teum Basketball SONYA MARIE HUFFSTUTLER Youth Legislature — Chairman: V.I.C A Secretary. Public Relations. Secretary of District II. Junior Achievement — Vice President of Marketing and Personnel; Corporate Secretary. Senior Class Officer | Dabbs) Secretary Treasurer, College Day Hostess; FC.A. V.I.C. A — Treasurer EVANS HUI.ETT. |R Varsity Basketball. Career Day Host. Red Cross Club. B-Team Basketball CONSTANCE RENEE HURLEY - Track Team. Who's Who - Wittiest. College Day Hostess. (Career Day Hostess. Tennis Team. Senior Homeroom Representative, F.C A. Junior PTS.O. Representative. Sophomore Class Officer — Treasurer. DAWN MARIA HALL PRISCILLA LYNN HANKS - F B LA GI.ENARD MARCEl.LUS HANNAH STEWART WAYNE HARRELL - V.I.C A (Vocational School) - President. Statesman Award. Regional Awards — in Business Procedure and Ceremonies. B-team Football. IAMES ROGER HARRINGTON - Band. Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, junior National Honor Society ANGELA DENISE HARRIS MICHELLE EVETTE JACKSON- Career Day Hostess. Red Cross — Blood Drive Chairman. Wenn's High Advisory Boanl. Youth Legislature. |unior Achievement — Vice President of Production. Personnel and Corporate Secretary. Volleyball team. ANDREA BIBOW ' |OHNSON - VICA. Frisbee Club. DONALD G. JOHNSON Drum Corr� . Physics Club. Band — President. Concert Band. Marching Band. DAVID SCOTT JOHNSTON - Art Club President. Stage Crew, Wrestling Team. Junior Civitnn. ANDREA DENISE |ONES Valley Singers — Chaplain. College Day Hostess. F.B.L.A., Jazz Show Choir. Miss Tower — |unlor Finalist. Superior Rating at District Solo Competition. Band. Key Club CHRISTOPHER H JONES Hand Manager. Physics Club. Computer Cluh. College Day Host. Career Day I lost. Concert Band. Marching Band, Jazz Band. Key Cluh. CRYSTAL GAYLE |ONKS ELIZABETH BUELL JONES Senior Class Favorite. Who's Who Best All Around. F.C A Secretary. Mu Alpha Theta. National Honor Society. Youth Legislature. Tower Staff Sports and Classes. Varsity Cheerleader. College Day Hostess. Career Day Hostess. Usherettes. Senior Class Officer — Vice-President. Miss Tower -Senior and Junior Finalist. Sophomore Class Queen first alternate, Junior Class Officer — Secretary. Junior Class Favorite. University of Alabama Alumni Award for Academic Excellence, Latin Club. Sophomore Class Office — President. Junior National Honor Society. B-Team Cheerleader, Sophomore Homeroom Representative, Sophomore Class Favorite. Metro Superstars. KRISTINA ELLEN JONES - College Day Hostess. Red Cross Club MIRIAM LYNN JONES - Red Crow Club. G A.C.. Girb' Chorus. Concert Choir. F.H.A. SAM LEE JONES - Varsity Baseball. B-Tcam Baseball. V.I.C. A. THERESA SELENE |ONKS Mu Alpha Theta. Literary Club. College Day Hasten Career Day Hostess. Interact Club Parliamentarian. Computer Club, Band Secretary. Concert Band. Marching Band, jazz Hind. Drum Cor( Key Club MATTHEW DANIEL |ORPAN College Day Host. Marching Band. Concert Band. Drum Corps. Physics Club Treasurer. Band — Treasurer. Band Manager. Key Club. Junior National Honor Society Latin Club. CYNTHIA ANN KELLEY Interact Club -President. F B L A — Vice-President. Who � Who Mast School Spirit. Miss Tower Pageant — Senior. |unior. Sophomore Class finalist; Volley Singers; Jazz Show Choir; F.C A: Career Day Hostess; Concert Choir; Vice-Principals' Assistant DANIELLE RF.NEF. KELLEY - Valley Singers JOHNIE KEIZER Who's Who WlttlrM All County- Choir '81-'84. Valley Singer . B-Team Basketball ANGKIA MARIE KEY Valley Singers. F B.L.A., Interact. College Day Hostess. Concert Choir. Mu Alpha Theta DRUCILLA M. KILGORF. Mu Alpha Theta V I.C.A.. College Day Hostess. Ijtin Club. F.C A . Key Club. Frisbee Club SUSAN DIANNE KILLINGSWORTH Senior Homecoming Attendant; Who's Who — Best Looking; Miss Tower — Senior Class First Alternate. |unk r and Sophomore Finalist; College Dav Hostess. Tower Staff — Clubs. F.C A KENNY LAMAR KIMBLE V I.C A GLORIA 1EAN KING - Vice-Principals' Assistant. F.H.A MARK EDWARD KIRKLAND College Day Host. Career Dav Host. Concert Choir. Thespians. Frisbee Club. Key Club THOMAS VI NCI ENT KIRKLEY Wrestling Team. IEFFERY MICHEAL LANE ARTHURINE LAW - GAG, Vice-Principab' Assistant. Red Cross Club. CHRIS C. LAW - Red Cross Club. ROYI.ETTA G1NELL LAWRENCE F.B.L.A.. H.O.S A.. CA.C.. Vice-Principals Assistant. KATHY FAYE LAWSON - F B I. A.. Who's Who Most Dependable. Tower Staff — Copy, National Honor Society. Office Assistant. Legal Secretaries' Day. College Day Hostess. Mu Alpha Theta. University of Alabama Alumni Award for Academic Excellence. Red Cross Club — Parliamentarian. Miss Tower Freshman Class Queen Second Alternate JOHN AUTHER LEE. JR - Varsity Basket-hall. B-Team Basketball. DOROTHEA HELEN LEEK - Valley Singer President. |uzz Show Choir. Shades Valley Ensemble, Superior Rating at District and Stati- Solo Competition, Frisbee Club — President. Concert Choir. Thespians. Who's Who Most Talented RICHARD C LEWIS Tower Staff - Art Editor and Photographer. V.I.C. A. Art Club STEVEN LLOYD LINDSAY JAMES EDWARD LIPSCOMB KELLY SUZANNE LOVE - Mu Alpha Theta — President. Usherettes. National Honor Society. Brown University Book Award. V I.C.A.. Frisbee Club. University of Alabama Alumni Award. Junior National Honor Society. Spanish National Honor Society. FC.A. National Merit Award. Valedictorian CIGI MARIE LUSCO V.I C A , Usherettes. College Day Hostess. Mu Alpha Theta. 11-Team Cheerleader. F.C.A. LORI ANNE LUSCO - Marching Band. Con-cert Band. Jazz Ensemble. Key Cluh. Drum Corps. TRACEY MICHELLE MACON Youth Legislature. College Day Hostess. CA.C, Concert Choir. RODNEY MADISON SHARON YVETTE MADISON MARK HOWARD MANNING - Vandtv 238 Football. Who' Who Friendliest. V.I.GA. President and Secretary, Frisbee Club. Arl Club. Wrestling JASON TAYLt )R MARTIN Physics Club Vice-President RITA IRAN MARTIN HI A Program Chairman SHARI ANNE MARTIN Frisbee Club. Red Cross. CHARLES EDWARD MARSHALL DWAYNE DEAN MCCAY USA ELIZABETH MCDANIEL Interact. B-Team Cheerleader. F.C A USA ANN MILLER V LC.A . Interact. Frisbee Club. Counselors' Aide. Math Tournament Third Place. Computer Club ANGELA MARIE MINI SETH MERRILL MOATES Varsity Foot-ball. All region football First Team. All City Football Second Team. All Slate Football Honorable Mention. Birmingham Touchdown Lineman of the week. WBRC 6 and Coca Cola All Prep Football Player. Permanent Team Captain, Youth legislature — Vice-President KIMBERLY ANN MOORE Tower Staff -Editor and Features. Miss Tower — Miss Congeniality. National Honor Society. Mu Alpha Theta. Usherettes. Miss Shades Valley Nominee. College Day Hostess, Career Day Hostess, Youth Congress Representative, Homeroom Representative Senior and Sophomore. Varsity Cheerleader. F.C.A, Llniversity of Alabama Association Award for Academic Excellence. B-Team Cheerleader. Junior National Honor Society. Sophomore Homecoming Attendant. Latin Club. STEVE IRA M( KJRE - Varsity Football. Must Valuable Player — Defense TIMOTHY AlAN MURPHREE - V.I.C.A, F.C.A. Varsity Baseball, B-Taam IUscImIL B-Team Basketball LISA ANN MUSSER CARPANTATO Y MYLES - Red Cross. Romance Language Club. G.A.C — President. Girls' Basketball RODNEY JAMES NABORS - V.I.CA MICHAEL A NELSON KIMBERLEY ELLEN NICHOLS - Interact. F.C A, Mountiettes. STEPHANIE ANN NICHOLS - Interact. V.I.CA RUSSELL LAMAR NORDON - Varsity Fool-ball. Computer Club — Vice-President. Art Club — Parliamentarian. Marching Band. JENNIFER JANE OTT - Interact Historian. College Day Hostess Tower Stuff - Clubs. F.C A RICHARD PETER OZOLS KATHY DENISE PALMORF. F.B.L A. Secretary. Interact — Secretary. Valley Singers.' Frisbee — Secretary. Jazz Show Choir. RONALD ALLEN PARKER KATHERINE PATTERSON - Literary Club. College Day Hostess. Tower Staff — Copy, National Merit Leadership Award. Spanish National Honor Society. United States Achievement Academy National Merit Science Award. DARRYL FRANKLIN PERRY JAMES MARK PERRYMAN - V.I.CA, F.C.A. STACEY RENE PIERCE — Mountiettes. F.C A, V.I.C A RITA FAYE POLO - National Honor Society — Chaplain. Usherettes — Treasurer. Junior Nutional Honor Society. F H.A STEPHEN EDWARD REAVES SHERRY ANN ROBERTS - F.H.A. DONALD TAYLOR ROBINSON Murching Band. Physics Club — Vice President. Computer Club. |AMES TIMOTHY ROSS - Vanity Basket-boll. F.C.A. — President. B-Team Basketball ORES NORRIS ROYER - Varsity Football. Vanity Baseball BRENDA FAYE RUFFIN - F.H-A, V.I.C.A lunior Achievement. CHRISTOPHER BROOKS RUSSO S.CA — Chaplain. College Day Host. Career Day Host, Spanish National Honor Society. Romance language Club. Computer Club. Wrestling. THERESA ANN RYAN - Interact. College Day Hostess, Internship Program, EUGENE ADOLPHUS SAMPLE Varsity Baseball Vanity Football. F.C.A, B-team Baseball MARVIN GAYK SANDERS KATHARINE JALA SASSER - Tower Staff Faculty. Career Day Hostess. College Day Hostess. Interact. F.C.A TIMOTHY BRUCE SCHRADER - Youth Legislature. Red Cross Activity Chairman SHEILA FAYE SEALE - V.I.C.A Treasurer. F.C-A, Frisbee Club SPENCER HOLDEN SELLERS - Computer Club. Rod Cross. Interact. ANN MOUATSESSAMEN - Concert Choir. Office .Assistant. Art Club LISA LOUMONA SHINN PAUL OLIVIER SIMS — Vanity Football. Vanity Baseball Senior Class Officer — Treasurer. Tower Staff — Sports, Mr Shades Valley. Who’s Who Most Likely to Succeed. Career l a Host. Career Day Chairman (Senior) and Co-Chairmun (Junior). Miss Tower Escort. All-Region Honorable Mention. Birmingham Exchange Club — Youth of the Month, College Day Host. Rensselaer Medal Award. |unior Class Favorite. Boys' State Representative. Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society Vice-President University of Alabama Alumni Association Award For Academic Excellence. Junior Class Officer — Vice-President. lunior National Honor Society — Vice-President. Spanish National Honor Society, B-Toam Football. B-Team Baseball, Valedictorian TODD ELLIS SKENN MICHAEL THOMAS SKELLIF. SONYA D. SMITH Literary Club. National Honor Society. College Day Hostess. Girls' Basketball Thespians, Band. G.A.C BILLY DWAINE SNOW - Varsity Baseball. B-Team Baseball. B-Team Football KARMEN MIGUAL SPEED - V.I.C.A, Career Day Host JENNIFER NOELLE STARNES - Literary Club — Treasurer. Interact. F.B.L.A, College Day Hostess. Career Day Hostess. ANNE MICHELE STEELE - Girls' Basket-ball Literary Club — Vice-President. Vice-Principals' Assistant. B-Team Basketball Algebra 1 Math Tournament Team — Sophomore. DARREN EARL STEPHENS BARBARA RAYNETTE STEWART Freshman Class Officer — President DAVID HAILEY STURDIVANT - Senior Class Officer — President. F.CA, Literary Club. National Honor Society. Who's Who — Most Dependable. Varsity Football, Interdub Council College Day Host. All Region Honorable Mention. Mu Alpha Theta. Mr. Shades Valley Nominee. Mbs Tower Escort. Youth Congress Delegate. Tmver Stuff — Sports. Career Doy Host. Yale Book Award. Youth Legislature — Vico President. University of Alabama Alumni Association Award for Acudemic Excellence. National Honor Society. Sophomore Class Officer — President, lunior National Honor Society — President. Latin Club. B-team. football. Nutionul Merit Award — Biology. PTSO Representative. CHANC.SUBLEIT JEFFREY CRAIG SULSER Valley Singers. F.GA . B-team Baseball. B-Team Football. ROBERT LEON TAYLOR III - Band. Romance Language Club. WENDELL DAVID TAYLOR HEIDI RENE TENNYSON - Literary Club. College Doy Hostess, Latin Club. F.H.A. KIMBERLY ANNE TUBES - National Honor Society — Secretary. Usherette - President. Miss Shade Valiev Nominee, In-terclub Council Mu Alpha Theta. Who’s Who Most Intellectual. 'Youth of the Month Birmingham Breakfast Exchange Club. Junior Class Officer — Treasurer. Sowanee Award V.I.C.A, lunior Notional Honor Society, Ldtin Club. F.C.A.. Valedictorian CLIFFORD ALAN THOMPSON - VIC A. Who's Who Most School Spirit. Senior Homeroom Representative DEBORAH |UNE PRESSLEY TOLSON -Stage Crew. WILLIE MERRELI. TOYER - Red Cross Club. Who's Who — Wittiest. Valley Singers, Concert Choir. Wrestling. B-Team Football B-Team Basketball. Track. JEFFREY BUNT TRAMMELL — Art Club. Computer Club. TF.RRI MICH ELL TUCKER - Romance Unguage Club REGINALD B TURNER - Varsity Basketball Tip-Off Club Player of the Week. Shades valley Invitational All Tournament Team. Who's Who — Most Athletic. Jefferson County MVP — 3 years. Region 7 MVP — 2 years. Post Herald Player of the week. All tournament. Second All State Team. First All County Team DAVID RAY VINES - Spanish Club. Wrestling. French Club. ERIC LAMAR VINES DEBRA LYNN VINSON - Valley Singers, Concert Choir. Romance Language Club, lunior National Honor Society CEDR1C WENDELL WALKER LUTHER LEE WALKER - Wrestling. B-team Basketball LEONARD JAMES WALLACE DORIS JEAN WALSER - Speech Club. Stage Crew. CASSANDRA ANN WARD - C A C, Red Cross DEDRICK WASHINGTON ANGIE MARIA WATKINS - Red Cross Club. GAG, Career Day Hostess. SAMUEL EARL WELLS - Junior National Honor Society MICHAEL ALEC WHEELER. JR - V.I.CA, Wrestling. IUI.IE ANN WHITFIELD - V I C.A, Miss V.I.CA. Red Cross. BARBARA KATHERINE WILFONG -F.CA, Interact. Track. Junior Homeroom Representative. B-team Cheerleader. NATALIE ANNE WILLIAMS - Mountiette — Co-head; College Day — Chairman (senior) and Co-chairman (junior); Usherettes: F.C.A — Treasurer. Mu Alpha Theta — Secretary-Treasurer Miss Tower — Senior Finalist. Junior Finalist. Sophomore Queen Second Alternate; Senior Class Officer — Girls' Activity Chairman. National Honor Society: Tower Staff - Senior Editor und Events: Interdub Council: University of Alabama Alumni Award For Academic Excellence. Career Day Hostess. Math Tournament — Fourth place. Junior National Honor Society; Latin Club. Honor Graduate WILLIE RENF.LL WILLIAMS - Art Club. Vanity football. SAI.ONIA DEONNE WILLIS - College Doy Hostess. Rod Cross, G.A.C, Girls' BaskettttU team. |OHN PAUL WILLISTON - S.G.A. - President. Senior Class Favorite. Who's Who — B«f t All Around. Tower Staff — Seniors. Miss Tower — Master of Ceremonies, Wrestling. F.C.A . Mu Alpha Theta. College Day Host. Mr Shades Valley Nominee, lunior Class Officer — Boys' Activity Chairman. B-team Football. Latin Club IACK EDWARD WILSON - Youth Legislature — Secretory, Thespians. Key Club. Concert and Marching Band. College Day Host MIKE |OHN WILSON - Golf. V.I.C.A 239 “As this year comes to an end .. As I reflect on this year, many things come to mind. The most important image is that of the people at Valley. The students at Valley are all very unique, yet we have one thing in common — pride in our school. 1 feel good knowing that I've had the opportunity to meet all the different types of people that attend Shades Valley. Many people go through life without ever knowing anyone but the people living closest to them. I've met people from all over the Birmingham area and huve made some very important, lasting friendships. Years from now when I turn through the pages of this book. 1 will remember the people who made this school special. 1 will always treasure this part of my life. by Kim Moore “Sometimes it's tough being the youngest.” Although it was exciting starling to high school, the first day wasn't so great. There were many embarrassing moments. Remember when we walked into the wrong classroom, or when we couldn't find the bathroom? We also had some good experiences. Remember our first pep rally? When we were in junior high, we were the oldest and had all the “authority. It was rough going back to being the youngest. But — wait till next year! by Gina Williams LEFT PACK TO I' RIGHT Chary I IV.n MIIXK.E IFF! Stephan Abrun Kelly lohaeun. and Rcyma Tonnemachtr MIDDLE MGITT Dark! Cortwii ROTH At LEFT Amir WUtbRa ami Laura Mr K«vrr BOTTOM RIGHT John Uww RIGHT PAGE TOP LOT Arov Ttvylrw ami |Muny Canter TOP RIGHT David Abb.Hi Madatama CK � ami Mart MIDDLE IT IT Oirwcy Sncv. vnDOLF. RIGHT Lav LLIImn BOTTOM LET!' Wand, 243 The junior year was notorious for difficult classes and demanding teachers. Juniors were in the in-between stage. Sophomores had the excitement of experiencing their first year of high school, and the seniors had the anticipation of graduation. The junior year was definitely a trying one. but by no means was it dull The student in the middle had a sense of security There was the advantage of having an edge over the sophomores. There was also the advantage of getting helpful hints from the seniors. — ■ All in all, the good points outweighed the bad. but the best thing about “Juniors Survived the in-between Stage.” l eing a junior was that we were one yeor closer to graduation. by Laurie Mitchel ■ LEFT PAGE TOP LETT Kip Brannon. TOP RIGHT E2W h Durth BOTTOM LETT. Trad IkjlWi ®CmOM RIGHT K«in Be k. WGIfT PACE TOP UTT |an U ni«Jt� TOP RIGHT Erin tvan� MIDDLE LETT tuntara «t IGOnv, tUnu BOTTOM LETT Su-ph Y«m i BOTTOM RIGHT lanlnn rally. 245 It seems as though we are stepping from childhood into adulthood.' Being a senior meant many different things. It was exciting to be the leaders of the school and the examples to the underclassmen. It was thrilling (and a little scary) to know that new adventures would soon be explored. In retrospect, the year was the final fling before leaving childhood and stepping into adulthood. It was the last year before taking total responsibility for our actions. It was a year of fun and freedom. It was the year we could envision our futures with youthful idealism before entering the prac- -ticalitiesof life. by Natalie Williams • All provisions are packed and the boat is prepared for the long journey ahead. The waiting is finally over — the time has come. As the first rays of light pierce the darkness, the sail is hoisted and the anchor is drawn up. We are on our own. The dock is merely a speck behind us. We are in control. The wind picks up and fills the sails. The ocean glitters and sparkles as the sun reaches its-zenith. Free. Free to go wherever the winds will take us. Able to take on any challenge that faces us. Sailing. Moving forever toward the horizon. Trying to capture a dream. by Kim Thees