Van Alstyne High School - Panther Yearbook (Van Alstyne, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1971 volume:

1971 PANTHER VAN ALSTYNE HIGH SCHOOL VAN ALSTYNE, TEXAS VAHS STUDENTS . . . . . . ARE SPIRITED ACTIVITIES ASSEMBLIES The Grayson County Select Choir entertained the student body with selections ranging from pop to semi-classical. Drug education was the topic of many of the VAHS assemblies. Don Johnson of the Block Partnership of Dallas was one of the speakers. The Timber lawn Foundation sponsored a program for high school students describing the effect of various drugs on the human body and suggested treatment for drug addicts. FALL FESTIVAL KING AND QUEEN KING STEVE JACKSON QUEEN GAIL FRY FALL FESTIVAL FRESHMEN JUNIORS SENIORS MASCOT SOPHOMORES 8th GRADE Bob Bannister, Suzanne Whitehead Joey Elliott, Judy Rigsby Steve Jackson, Gail Fry Wendy Smith Beverly Marr, Marvin Clay Cathy Tillett, Anthony Marr PEP RALLIES Sammy Griffin receives spirit stick for back- Majorettes display their fine talent at twirling, ing the Panthers. PANTHER-PANTHERETTE PARTY The Panther-Pantherette Awards Party was held November 21, 1970 in the gym. Mrs. Flesher recognizes the Pantherettes with various awards. Coach Miller recognizes the football team. After the Awards portion of the program, a dance was given. Byron Whitaker, Jennifer Hynds, Pam Umphres and Bobby Weaver enjoy the dance. CHRISTMAS DECORATING CONTEST Freshmen Eighth Grade STUDENT COUNCIL The second annual Student Council Intramural Basketball Tournament was held the week of February 1-5. Each class had a girls' and boys' team. Each team chose its own colors, mascot, and coach. The champs were the Senior boys and the Sophomore girls. Consolation was won by the Freshman boys and the Junior girls. First Place, Senior Boys First Place, Sophomore Girls BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Carol Carney, guarded tightly by Jan Strickland, tries to get the ball to Wanda Walsh. Nelda Cason springs high in the air to over- Lisa Edwards, Ann Maxwell, and Gail Fry power Pat Brown in a jump. anxiously await the return of the ball. ORGANIZATIONS CHEERLEADERS Libby Tillett Senior Gail Fry Senior Sharron Offill Head Cheerleader Junior DRILL FIRST ROW: S. Burns, C. Kanaday, D. McGregor, J. Jay, P. Robinson, J. Hynds, M. Ashley, L. Thompson, G. Burk, P. Anderson. SECOND ROW: M. Arrington, A. Gleaves, R. Edwards, M. Touchstone, G. Jackson, D. York, L. Edwards, S. Whitehead, B. Purdom, M. Coleman. THIRD ROW MAJOF Carol Carney Wendy Smith Bobbie Buster Senior Mascot Senior Head Majorette TEAM B. Marr, J. Edmonds, L. Hall, S. Lay, D. Clawson, J. Strickland, D. Barrett, B. Morrison, M. Stevens, A. Clawson, C. Swain, L. Neill. THIRD ROW: R. Bridges, D. Une, A. Bowen, N. Cason, P. Umpliress, M. Buster, C. Fry. ETTES Vicki Hunter Rhonda Lawrence Jan Avent junior Junior Sophomore DRUMMERS FRONT ROW: Debbie Crawford Marquetta Murphy Ann Maxwell SECOND ROW: Judy Rigsby June Hunter Charlotte Murphy Barby Hynds Pam Rigsby Brenda Beverly Bobbie Aaron FLAG BEARERS School Flag Nancy Shaw U.S. Flag Rebecca Watson Texas Flag Debbie Weaver ANNUAL STAFF Organizations - Carol Carney, Business Manager - Ann Maxwell, Advertising - Rebecca Watson, Photographer - Jimmy Marshall, Editor - Steve Jackson, Activities - David Barton, Sports Editor - David Waits. The last deadline has been met and the '71 PANTHER is out. We've spent many long, frustrating hours in putting together what we believe to be the finest VAHS yearbook to date. We have tried to present a pictorial account of this year's happenings so that you can always look back and remember the 1970-71 school year. We hope you'll be as pleased with it as we are. Jimmy Marshall and Ted Moore not only took but also developed all of the snapshots for the PANTHER. Sponsor - Mrs. Faubion, Carol Carney, Pam Anderson, Ann Maxwell, Joey Elliott, Barby Hynds, Vickie Hunter, Walter Johansen, Leon Lay, Beverly Purdom, Jimmy Marshall, Sharron Offill, Steve Jackson, Rebecca Watson, David Barton. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS FIRST ROW: J. Hynds, P. Anderson, P. Robinson, L, Thompson, S. Burns, M. Ashley, J. Jay, D. Crawford, C. Kanaday, D. McGregor, P, Wilson, S. Whitehead. SECOND ROW: B. Aaron, B. Beverly, B. Files, G. Jackson, J. Edmonds, R. Edwards, C. Hulsey, R. Marr, S. Lowdermilk, M. Touchstone, D. York, B. Purdom, L. Edwards, M. Coleman. THIRD ROW: M. Arrington, A. Maxwell, C. Swain, D. OFFICERS President - Rebecca Watson, Vice-President - Bobbie Buster, Secretary-Treasurer - Libby Tillett. OF AMERICA rvo Nance. B. Jackson, S. Offill, C. Fry, L. Hall, D. Barren, J. Hunter, S. Lay, L, Neill, J. Rigsby, FOURTH ROW: M. Stevens, B. Hynds, N. Shaw, L. Tillett, R. Watson, B. Buster, G. Fry, P. Lay. L. Buster, B. Grounds, V. Hunter, R. Bridges, D. Lane, J. Strickland, N. Cason, P. Umphress. Mrs. Hulsey teaches her Homemaking II class the art of crocheting. FHA BEAU Reggie Marr FIRST ROW: W. Cupit, R. Dunlap, L. Jay, W. Johansen, C. Flesher, R. Free, R. Stafford, J. Gary, G. Fry, V. Hunter, D, Burk, R. Hogan, K. Vawter, S. Griffin, B. Bannister, B. Whitaker, D. Ferguson, W Lowry. SECOND ROW: T. Thompson, H. Starnes, B. Breach, A. Ratcliff, M. Murley, D. McGregor, H. Veale, E. Breach, J. Marshall, B. Benton, D. Fletcher, R. Hill, K. Smith, B. Miller, W. Shaw, V. Mr. Russell shows David Gary some tricks of the trade. Mr. Russell seems very pleased with his boys' selection of Sweetheart - Vicki Hunter and Co-Sweetheart - Gail Fry. Johnston, R. Purdom, D. Barton, J. Russell. THIRD ROW: L. York, J. Taylor, R. Dickerson, g Ebens-berger, R. Maxwell, D. Hayes, R. Beall, R. Marr, C. Jones, P. Parkman, M. Bradley, M. Johnson B Carney. Advisor - Joe Russell, Historian - Ray Purdom, Parliamentarian - Clay Flesher, Secretary - Walter Johansen, President - Eddy Breach, Vice-President - Jimmy Marshall, Reporter - Mike Murley, Treasurer - Dan Breach, Sentinel - William Cupit, Sweetheart - Vicki Hunter, Co-Sweetheart - Gail Fry. STUDENT FRONT ROW: Vicki Hunter, Rebecca Watson, Jan Avent, Beverly Marr, Pat Brashear, Sharron Offill, Pam Johnston, Pam Anderson. BACK ROW: Vic Johnston, Randall Reynolds, Bob Billups, Carol Carney, Wes Shaw, Clint Conley, Bruce Bannister. Anthony Marr, Joe Tooley. Joe Tooley hears a Council discussion on campaigns to finance activities. A Candy sale and the sale of VAHS windbreakers and T-shirts were decided on. COUNCIL In the February meeting, the Student Council discussed the upcoming Intramural Basketball games and Valentine's Dance. Sponsor Mrs. Garrison. Secretary Carol Carney, President Joe Toolev. Treasurer Jan Avent, Reporter Vickie Hunter, Vice-President Sharron Offill. BETA CLUB I HR7 .' T' OFFICERS President - Nancy Shaw Vice-President - Rose Bridges Secretary - Libby Tillett Treasurer - Barby Hynds Reporter - Carol Carney MEMBERS TOP ROW: Mrs. Poutinen, Sponsor, J. Marshall, T. Moore, L. Tillett, R. Watson, N. Shaw, P. Umphress, C. Carney, R. Bridges,C. Swain, M. Stevens, D. Barrett, J. Hunter, B. Morrison. SEATED; G. Burk, A. Clawson, C. Fry, B. Jackson, J. Avent, G. Fry, B. Hynds, D. Nance, R. Edwards, D. McGregor, W. Beverly. Beta members enjoy a covered dish supper in the Homemaking building. The supper was held for the initiation of new members PAPER STAFF W. Walsh, A. Maxwell, G. Jackson, G. Fry, C. Carney, B. Carter, R. Marr, S. Burns, B. Buster, D. Crawford, B. Beverly, D. Nance, S. Griffin, J, Tooley, B. Miller, Sponsor Mrs. Jones. N. Shaw.R. Watson, L. Tillett, J. Fatherly. The Senior class publishes a newspaper monthly entitled FLASH. Editor-in-chief - Joe Dan Eatherly Associate Editors - Bobbie Buster, Nancy Shaw Sports - Carol Carney, Billy Miller, Reggie Marr Gossip - Ann Maxwell, Brenda Carter, Gail Fry, Debbie Crawford Art - Debra Nance Humor - Sammy Griffin ____ Activities - Brenda Beverly, Wantfe Valsh Typists - L'bby Tillett, Rebecca Wafton Birthdays - Sue Bums Sales - Grace Jackson Editorials - Joe Tooley Sponsor - Mrs. Iris Jones Nancy Shaw, Joe Dan Eatherly, and Bobbie Buster look over the first copy of the FLASH to come off the mimeograph machine. FAVORITES PEP SQUAD BEAU AND FOOTBALL SWEETHEART STEVE JACKSON GAIL FRY MR. V.A.H.S From a list of nominees selected by the faculty, the student body elected a boy and a girl as the students most representative of the V. A. H. S. student body. STEVE JACKSON NOMINEES Joe Tooley Wayne Lowry Ray Purdom Clint Conley MISS V.A.H.S In the selection of a student as Miss V.A.H.S. and Mr. V. A. H.S., the student body considered a good academic record, participation in extra curricular activities, and attitude toward faculty and students to be requirements for this honor. LIBBY TILLETT NOMINEES Nancy Shaw Carol Carney Ann Maxwell Barby Hynds CAROL CARNEY Senior QUEEN LIBBY TILLETT Senior HOMECOMING 1970 GAIL FRY Senior BETA CLUB MOST REPRESENTATIVE ROSE BRIDGES SENIOR CLASS FAVORITES MOST ATTRACTIVE Steve Jackson Libby Tillett BEST ALL AROUND Reggie Marr Carol Carney MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Roy Dickerson Nancy Shaw MOST POPULAR Joe Tooley Rebecca Watson JUNIOR CLASS FAVORITES MOST ATTRACTIVE Leon Lay Bobbie Aaron BEST ALL AROUND Jerry Rollins Judy Rigsby MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Jimmy Marshall Sharron Offill MOST POPULAR Ray Purdom Patricia Brown SOPHOMORE CLASS FAVORITES MOST ATTRACTIVE Ricky Hill Betty Morrison BEST ALL AROUND Walter Johansen Marcita Coleman MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Clint Conley Jan Avent MOST POPULAR Bill Benton Cindy Fry FRESHMAN CLASS FAVORITES MOST ATTRACTIVE Doug Hayes Nancy Pittman BEST ALL AROUND Danny Fletcher Suzanne Whitehead MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Wes Shaw Pam Anderson MOST POPULAR Charles Jones Nelda Cason EIGHTH GRADE CLASS FAVORITES MOST ATTRACTIVE Tony Lay Pat Brashear BEST ALL AROUND Ricky Boddie Vicki Ballard MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Grady Ebensberger Sandra Rigsby MOST POPULAR Sandy Clay Kathy Tillett ATHLETICS 1970 VAN ALSTYNE TOP ROW: B. Benton, B. Miller, D. Hayes, R. Marr, J. Taylor, R. Beall. ROW 2: Coach Miller, Coach Dickey, A. Marr, D. McGregor, R. Maxwell, D. Fletcher, A. Ratcliff, R. Ireland, Coach Robinson. BOTTOM ROW: L. York, C. Jones, B. Whitaker, B. Billips, Vic Johnston, D. Murphy, B. Bannister, S. Jackson. PANTHERS P. Parkman, J. Jay, B. Bannister, J. Eatherly, L, Lay, J. Tooley M. Clay, H, Veale, R. Purdom, C. Conley, M. Murley, R. Hill K. Vawter, D. Murphy, R. Hogan, W. Johansen, L. Jay, B. Weaver The Panthers traveled to Wylie for the opening of the 1970 football season. Both teams played hard, but the young and inexperienced Panther squad was plagued with mistakes throughout the game, being defeated by a score of 20-12. PANTHERS OPEN SEASON WITH WYLIE S. Jackson Guard P. Parkman Guard D. Waits Guard J. Jay Center L. York Guard B. Miller Fullback L. Lay Quarterback R. Purdom Guard R. Hill Halfback C. Conley Halfback PHOTO NOT AVAAAtU - M. Clay Halfback M. Murley Guard R. Maxwell End W. Johansen Halfback D. McGregor Tackle B. Weaver Halfback B. Billups Quarterback K. Vawter Guard B. Bannister Quarterback R. Hogan Linebacker Then came the Warriors from Honey Grove. The outlook at the start of the game was favorable for the Panthers when they drove deep into Warrior territory, but as had happened so many times previously. Van fumbled the ball away. Honey Grove capitalized on a 65 yard bomb to take an early lead. The rest of the game followed the same pattern. The final score was 48-0 with Van on the short end. PANTHERS OVERPOWERED BY WARRIORS B. Whitaker D. Murphy D. Hayes V. Johnston H. Veale A. Ratcliff Guard Halfback Linebacker Guard Tackle Tackle The Panthers opened district play by defeating Wolf City 39-14. Van took an early lead and continued to hammer away at the Wolves for the remainder of the game. For the first time in the season the Panthers weren't riddled by errors. Van gained a total of 335 yards on offense and six touchdowns while holding the Wolves to 126 yards total offense and two last minute scores. PANTHERS OPEN DISTRICT PLAY WITH A WIN A. Marr L. Jay C. Jones D. Fletcher D. Murphy J. Taylor Fullback Halfback End Tackle Halfback Tackle The Whitewright Tigers, traditional rivals, hosted the Panthers for the final game of the season. The rain fell in sheets throughout the game; the wind blew very hard; the temperature was in the upper thirties. The inclement weather seemed to bring out the best in die Panthers as they took the lead in the first quarter which continued throughout the game. The Panthers continued to move the ball on the Whitewright defense, and the defense stopped the Tiger offense consistently. Van shut out the Tigers 27-0 and ended the 1970 football season with the sweet taste of victory. FIVE PLAYERS NAMED TO ALL DISTRICT TEAM B. Bannister Tackle GIRLS’ BASKETBALL V' VARSITY LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Offill, B. Hynds, B. Purdom, D. Clawson, M. Stevens, R. Bridges, P. Umphress, A. Clawson, B. Jackson, V. Hunter, M. Coleman, M. Touchstone, N. Shaw, Scorekeeper. B TEAM Left to Right - FIRST ROW: J. Hynds, P. Anderson, L. Edwards, P. Robinson, S. Whitehead. SECOND ROW: P. Brown, P. Rigsby, N. Cason, J, Strickland, S. Lowdermilk, J. Jay. Marcitia Coleman Lisa Edwards Vicki Hunter Barby Hynds Janet Jay Jennifer Hynds Sally Lowdermilk Betsy Jackson Sharron Offill Jan Stickland Marianna Touchstone Pam Umphress Suzanne Whitehead BOYS’ BASKETBALL Left to Right, STANDING: B. Benton, B Weave, W. Pugh, L. Lay, J. Eatherly, W. Shaw, J. Jay, H. Veal, C. Jones, J. Tooley, C. Conley. KNEELING: D. Murphy, B. Bannister, R. Hogan, B. Billips, B. Whitaker. J. Eatherly B. Benton R. Purdom C. Conley C. Jones D. Murphy R. Hogan B. Billips TRACK TEAM BEGINS WORKOUTS R. Purdom, B. Weaver and L. Lay get ready for a strong mile this year. R. Maxwell, D. Hayes, C. Jones, M. Clay, Coach Miller, R. Hill, B. Benton, C. Conley, B. Bannister, P. Parkman, D. Beach, J. Taylor, R. Purdom, V. Johnston, M. Murley, L. Lay, J. Jay, R. Hogan, D. Fletcher, D. Murphy, H. Veal, A. Ratcliff, D, McGregor, W. Johansen, B. Billups, B. Whitaker, K. Vawter, L. York, J. Tooley, R. Bannister, B. Weaver, W. Shaw. J. Taylor, D. Hayes, B. Benton, R. Hill, M. Clay, C. Conley have high hopes for the track team this season. Under Coach Miller's watchful eye, Richard Maxwell practices his hurdling form. Leon Lay slightly scrapes the hurdle on his way over. PRACTICE POLISHES FORM IN TRACK EVENTS Ricky Hill, Marvin Clay, and Clint Conley get off their blocks on time as they begin their sprints. Richard Maxwell edges slightly ahead of Leon Lay as they work on their hurdling techniques. Candidates for the various weight competitions are Danny Fletcher, Discus; Bruce Bannister, Shot Put; Hugh Veale, Shot Put; and Pat Parkman Shot Put. WEIGHT MEN PERFORM WITH DETERMINATION Bruce Bannister sets his aim as he goes into the final phase of his shot position. Danny Fletcher winds up for his discus Charles Jones gets throw. into position as he prepares to pole vault. SENIORS SENIORS ELECT OFFICERS CLASS OFFICERS President - Carol Carney Vice-President - Steve Jackson Sec.-Treas. - Gail Fry Reporter - Rebecca Watson DAVID BARTON RICKY BEALL BRENDA BEVERLY SUE BURNS BOBBIE BUSTER CAROL CARNEY BRENDA CARTER DEBBIE CRAWFORD JOE CROCKER ROY DICKERSON CLASS SUPPLIES LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS Senior cheerleaders (Libby Tillett and Gail Fry) display a spirit poster used to boost football player’s spirit. PLANS SENIOR DAY PAULETTA DUNLAP JOE DAN EATHERLY GAIL FRY SHARRON GENTRY RONNIE IRELAND STEVE JACKSON Roy Dickerson and Joe Tooley anxiously await the bell for physics class to end. Following the Fannindel football game Sammy Griffin lost a bet with Coach Miller concerning the score of the game. Sammy was hit with a chocolate creme pie by Coach Miller during the next pep rally. CLASS HONORED AT JR.-SR. BANQUET DEBRA NANCE GARY LAMB WAYNE LOWRY REGGIE MARK ANN MAXWELL BILLY MILLER SENIORS ATTEND LAW DAY Steve Jackson (No. 62) watches the rest of the Howe game from the sideline after receiving a knee injury in the first quarter of the game. He was out the remaining part of the season because of the injury. NANCY SHAW DEBBIE STAFFORD DONNA STAFFORD CINDIE SWAIN SENIORS ORDER CAPS AND GOWNS Joe Dan Eatherly and Sammy Griffin show concern and happiness over the upcoming basketball game in which they are to participate. LIBBY T1LLETT TOMMY THOMPSON JOE TOOLEY WANDA WALSH ANNA WARNE REBECCA WATSON SENIORS AWAIT GRADUATION BELINDA FILES SAMMY GRIFFIN GRACE JACKSON MIKE JOHNSON DAVID WAITS DEBBIE WEAVER Reggie Man, Ricky Beall, Joe Tooley, Gail Fry and Tommy Thompson are among the seniors ordering graduation invitations. Sharron Offill, President; Rose Bridges, Vice-President; Bobbie Aaron, Reporter; Wayne Pugh, Secretary-Treasurer, JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS ARE NAMED Bobbie Aaron Bruce Bannister Anita Bowen Eddy Breach Rose Bridges Patricia Brown Linda Buster Billy Carney Joey Elliott David Gary Audrey Gleeves Barbara Grounds JUNIORS RAISE MONEY Mr. Phillips, representing Quality School Plan, helps the class raise money by selling magazines. JUNIORS ARE ACTIVE IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Jackie Jay Cathy Kananday Sharon Krantz The Pep Squad practices drill formation before their game presentation. Leon Lay Pam Lay Rhonda Lawrence Jimmy Marshall Dianne McGregor Charlotte Murphy JUNIORS SELECT RINGS Mr. Harper helps the Juniors with the selection of their rings. Larry York, Pat Parkman, Bruce Bannister, and Patricia Brown concentrate on the choice. JUNIORS HOST PROM Marquetta Murphy Sharron Offill Pat Parkman Wayne Pugh Ray Purdom Judy Rigsby Juniors deck the halls with signs of victory. Jerry Rollins Larry York SOPHOMORES Bill Benton, Reporter; Gale Burk, Secretary-Treasurer; Betsy Jackson, Vice-President; Clint Conley, President. SOPHOMORES CHOOSE OFFICERS Bill Benton Wesley Beverly Dan Breach Gale Burk Many of the English II students attended Paul Baker's production of Julius Caesar at the Bronco Theater in Dallas. STUDENTS ATTEND JULIUS CAESAR PERFORMANCE Mark Bradley Marsha Buster Marvin Clay Arlene Clawson Darlene Clawson Marcita Coleman Clint Conley William Cupit Roxanne Edwards Joe Endsley Clay Flesher Cindy Fry Lisah Hall Ricky Hill June Hunter Betsy Jackson SOPHOMORES WIN SPIRIT DECORATION CONTEST JanAysnt'Supervises as BetsvJackson, Cig yTry, and Betty Morrison decorate the high school hall before the Whitesboro football game. Betsy Jackson and Gail Fry paint spirit signs on a pick-up befd e the Honey Grove game. June Hunter} Roxanne Edwards, and Martha Stevens enjoy Ted Moore's Julius Caesar act. 10th GRADERS PARTICIPATE IN Ted Moore Betty Morrison Mike Murley Jo O’Neal SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Walter Johansen Beverly Marr Richard Maxwell Danny McGregor During the Wolfe City - Van Alstyne football game, Bill Benton caught a pass in the end zone for a touchdown. SOPHOMORES ARE VICTORIOUS FOR SCHOOL AND CLASS Lila Thompson Marianna Touchstone Pam Umphress Bobby Weaver Penny Wilson Rodney Dunlap Beverly Nottingham Sally Lowdermilk Wes Shaw President Robby Hogan Vice President Nelda Cason Secretary Byron Whitaker Reporter FRESHMEN NAME OFFICERS Pam Anderson Mona Arrington Bob Bannister Bob Ray Billups Danny Burk Nelda Cason Effie Crocker Gene Cupit Gary Ebensberger Janice Edmonds Lisa Edwards Danny Fletcher Lisa Edwards, Jan Strickland and Nancy Pittman hang Freshman spirit signs in the hall before the football game with Fannindale. FRESHMEN JOIN ALL SCHOOL ACTIVITIES James Gary Sherral Gibson Leilani Goodwater Doug Hayes Robby Hogan Jennifer Hynds Janet Jay Lonny Jay Vic Johnston Charles Jones Jerry Lay Sherry Lay Darla Lane Mike McWain David Murphy Linda Neill Andrew Ratcliff Randall Reynolds Patricia Robinson Russell Schroeder Wes Shaw Kenneth Smith Randy Stafford Harold Starnes COMPETE IN SPIRIT CONTEST The entrance to the high school building is decorated before the football game with Fannindel. Debbie York Sherry Fowler ARE HIGH STUDENTS . . . AT LAST! Darla Lane and Kenneth Smith rush to class while Betty Morrison, Gale Burk, and Libby Tillett get in a last minute chat. IN MEMORIAM NANCY PITTMAN EIGHTH GRADE ANTHONY MARR serves as President of the Eighth Grade Class; SANDRA RIGSBY, Secretary-Treasurer; VICKIE BALLARD, Vice-President; GEORGE CLAY, Reporter. Marsha Arhelger Vickie Ballard Pat Barcheers Ray Lynn Blythe Rickie Boddie Gene Bridges Fred Brown Gerald Burk Pam Carney Richard Clawson George Clay Barbara Copk Dianne Crook Carrie Davis Tim Dhane Sheryl Dudley Grady Ebensberger Patricia Edmonds Dewayne Endsley Randolph Fields Buddy Free Danny Gentry Debra Golden Walter Good water Marsha Grounds Cornell Harvey Debra Halloway Mike Hulsey Brad Johns Pam Johnston Tina Kight Robby Lane Tony Lay Anthony Marr Dickie McKnight Ted Morrison Darryle Murphy Janet Potievent Sandra Rigsby Ann Shinpough Ray Starnes Carol Sutterfield Cheryle Sutterfield Kathy Tillett Micheal Tillett Kathy Touchstone Rebecca Warren Darla Watson Cindy Wise Tina Kight, Diane Crook, Rebecca Warne, and Pat Brashear make last minute preparations before having their pictures taken. SEVENTH GRADE Mr. Vawter looks on as Mr. Robinson and his class successfully clear the Elementary Building during a fire drill. Drew Davis Matt Dedmon Andy Dhane Jeanne Dunlap Delores Edmonds Robert Edwards David Fletcher Michale Gary Charles Gibson Charles Griffin Carl Howard Pam Hulsey Mark Jenkins Arthur Jones Gerald Johnson David Kight Tanya Lawrence Foy Marr Bill Martin Diane McCullough Byron McKinney Phyllis McKinney Andrea Means Connie Medders Kevin Murphy Vicky Murphy Brenda Phillips Kitty Phillips Theresa Ponder Lynn Shinpaugh Mike Smith John Stafford Bobby Stephens Robin Tillett Blair Weaver Vicki Umphress Rita Urguide Scott Vawter Juanita Yea lock Robert Bower Randy Nottingham The Pep Squad shows their backing spirit for the Panthers at the Van Alstyne-Celina football game. Much hard work goes into cleaning up after Fall Festival. SIXTH GRADE Daniel Crook Sherian Day C. L. Dhane Richard Edmonds Betty Ends ley Robert Fields Teresa Anderson Glenn Beall Cindy Beverly Debbie Bridges Brenda Craver V Cris Fuller Dianna Gentry Scott Goodwater Johnny Hogan Jeff Hughs Gary Hunter Eddy Jackson Jimmy Jay Jackie Mayfield Vickie Medders Cindy McCullough Gregory McMillan Stephen Pitts Julia Purdom Julia Robinson Clark Shafer Sharon Shimpaugh Cindy Skaggs Kenny Smith Kim Smith Joy Strickland Sherri Tillett Dennia Whitfield Rick Files Mrs. Bradley helps Mr. Vawter as he tends to his business as grade school principal. Mrs. Hamner supervises her fifth grade class during a study period. FIFTH GRADE Dale Bell Mark Boddie Tim Burk Phyllis: Chandler Jerry Bob Davis Bobby Dingman David Dingman Karen Edmonds Jimmy Gouard Glenn Hamner Russell Hill Dale Ray Jones Lenny Kanaday Ricky Lay Cheryl Loftice Robert Martin Timmy Mathis Victor McTee Lee Ann N ance Randy Parker Donna Phillips Benita Pitts Susan Pugh Dianna Ratcliff Elizabeth Ratcliff Dennia Rogers Sharon Rutland Gayle Stevens Wilma Swain Linda Tucker Chandra Watkins Janet Young Ricky Young Leslie Bower Kathy Nottinghem Mrs. Hamner's 5th grade class work steadily in order to complete an assignment. FOURTH GRADE Cecillia Anderson Ingrid Arhelger Ricky Ballard Janet Biddle Shane Boddie Randall Brashear Rahonia Chapman Charles Craver Melanie Dedmon Johnny Dhane Gene Dickerson Steven Dingman Penny Edwards Ricky Gaddis Michael Garey Rosalyn Golden John Good water Scott Herring Alice Johansen Wendell Johnson Laurie Lane Jeanene Leonard Jimmy Mathis Ricky McClain Eric McKinney Mariann McWain Bart Miller Sharon Murphy Carla Ponder Edwin Racket Mrs. Billups helps her fourth grade with homework. Anthony Roland Gerry Runnels Susan Rutland Shonna Skaggs Charles L. Smith Alta Mae Stewart Kenneth Sutterfield Kelly Tillett Regina Tillett Chris Vermillion Gedean Watkins Ghris Winters The Fourth Grade enjoys lunch. Mrs. Fielder sits with her group at the back of the lunch room while Mrs. Spence helps her group get ready to eat. Kay Ainsworth Gary Alexander Lori Bell Larry Burk Lisa Dingman Michael Dodson Susan Dunlap Donnie Fuller Billy Gaddis Charlotte Golden Joe Gouard Carolyn Green Marla Hall Jeanette Hammack Valerie Hickson Richard Hill Renee Holder Karen Holloway Galyn Hopper John Howdeshell Robert Hughes Jonathan Ince Dianna Ireland Julie Jackson Shelly Kight Scott Laughlin Carolyn Lay The FTO poster shows how much money was made at the fall festival and how it would be spent. The Third grade won the plaque for the primary booth that made the most money at the carnival. A visit from Santa Claus and Mr. Peppermint is the highlight of the Christmas Assembly for the Elementary students. Carol McCullough Dinah McKinney Jan McTee Terri Morrison Donna Murphy Frank Murray Teresa Neill John Phillips Beverly Pitts Randall Pitts Vickie Reeves James Rogers Leslie Schultz Vonda Shinpaugh Kelly Smith Jeffrey Sprowl Victor Williams Steven Winters Louis Yealock SECOND GRADE Noreen Adams Susie Alexander Billy Bell Sherri Breach Robin Boddie Sherry Bridges James Chandler Michael Chandler James Cook Douglas Crook Shelia Crawford Angela Crocker Donna Kay Crocker Betty Dady Martha Dhane Steve Edmonds Patricia Ford Barry Gaddis Cecil Garrett Tammie Hix Paul Hogan Connie Hopper Joe Howdeshell Tony Jackson Charles Lafollett Doug Crook contributes to the spirit of the High School bon fire. Richard Martin Debra McClain Richard McCullough Wren Miller Theresa Morrison Tena Offill Rodgerick Orr Diane Polk James Rains Donna Raney LaDonna Ratcliff Garvin Reeves Jeff Reynolds Crithea Runnels Nancy Stafford Statia Selby Karon Tillett Scott Tillett Arthur Watkins Tony Watkins Darryl Whitfield Jackie Wilkins David Ferguson Martha Robinson Terry Adams Bobby Baumgart Eddie Bell Robert Biddle Charles Cate Greg Chapman Billy Cook Annie Craver Ricky Day Danny Dingman Ruthlynn Edwards Kelli Evans Julie Forehand Donna Gaddis Karen Golden Roderick Golden Becky Green Vicky Green Leslie Grounds Scott Haker Stacy Herring Paula Hickman Mary Beth Hill Noel Ince Jackie Ireland Angie Jones Cris Lawrence April Lay Vinson Leonard FIRST GRADE Recess is one of the best times of the day for the First Grade boys and girls as this is a time for supervised play. Kyann Long David McClusky Dwayne McKinney Greg McKinney Ray Medlin Kimberley Miller Evangeline Murphy Fred Orr Ronna Orr Michael Rains Jimmy Rodgers Damon Salmon Chuck Skaggs Roger Smith Kelly Smith Kenny Stafford Bonnea Watkins Mac Authur Watkins Russell Watkins Sandra Wesson Susan Weyrick Valerie Whitfield Ricky Wilkins Adam Wise Paul Bower Leslie Flanery Scott Hix Jeanette McIntosh Jeff Onstot BOARD OF EDUCATION The members of the Board of Education are Benny Edwards, Bob Cavender, Robert Hynds, Wallace Tooley, Joe Eatherly, Dr. M. S. Hall, J. T. Shaw. Members of the School Board meet once a month to discuss school matters. It is the responsibility of the School Board to adopt school policies and maintain a stabilized school system. Robert Hynds, President SHERMAN TAYLOR SUPERINTENDENT DEAR STUDENTS: Congratulations to the Annual Staff and their sponsor for their excellent job in recording the activities of the 1970-71 school year. Each student will cherish these activities in the years to come. May we as teacftets live and instruct you in such a way that you will ever strive to maintain and improve your Christian and democratic way of life. All of you have meant a great deal to me and 1 shall always cherish the memories of this school year. Sincerely, Sherman Taylor W. A. DENTON PRINCIPAL, HIGH SCHOOL CARL VAWTER PRINCIPAL, ELEMENTARY MRS. BALDWIN 1st Grade MRS. BILLUPS 4th Grade MRS. BRADLEY Teacher's Aide MR. DENTON Math MRS. DENTON English, Librarian COACH DICKEY Social Studies, Math MRS. ESTES Counselor MRS. FAUBION English MRS. FIELDER 4th Grade, Spanish PHOTO Not Available EVALUATION STUDY At each of the Three Year Evaluation Study meetings, the teachers have a cup of coffee and cookies. The high school faculty break into groups to inventory the courses of study. ENTERS SECOND YEAR MRS. FILES 3rd Grade MRS. FLESHER 2nd Grade MRS. GARRISON Math MRS. GREGORY Social Studies, Math MRS. HAMNER 5th Grade MRS. HULSEY Homemaking MRS. JONES Social Studies, Speech MRS. LANE Teacher's Aide MRS. LOVELACE Occupational Orientation MRS. MAY Language Arts COACH MILLER Science, Health MRS. POUTINEN Science COACH ROBINSON Elementary Science MRS. ROBINSON Business MR. RUSSELL Agriculture MRS. SPENCE 3rd Grade MRS. TAYLOR 1st Grade MRS. YODER 2nd Grade MR. MILLER Bus Driver, Custodian MR. REYNOLDS Bus Driver MR. LAY Bus Driver MR. CARTER Custodian ADVERTISERS PANTHER ADVERTISERS Anderson Texaco McWain Motor Co. Nance Body Shop Western Auto Store Van Alstyne Camper Sales Raye Jenkins Used Cars Flowers by Clowers City Drug Henry Benton Agency Rita's Beauty Shop Tillett's 7-11 Bud-Rick Dress Yoder Chevrolet Phillip's Grocery Carrie's City Dept. Store Veasey Hardware Edward Brothers Stations Barrett's Supermarket Flesher Funeral Home Kalmbach's Humble Oil Hynd's Real Estate Van Coffee Shop Bob's Motors Wright Insurance Leigh Bringham, Realtor Hunnicutt's Upholstery Van Beauty Shop Gentry's Used Cars and Enco Products Wessons' Grocery Reynold's Electric Gaddy's Garage Coke and Dr. Pepper Co. Fielder Enterprises T. P. L. R. E. A. City of Van Alstyne Van Alstyne Leader Johnson and Johnson T exaco Veazey Lumber Co. First National Bank F. T. O. Caldwell Phillips 66 Barber Shop Reed Auto Supply City Tailor Shop Toolevision Quaker Oats Co. Tooley's Variety Double B Manufacturing Billup's Real Estate Hartley's Drive Inn Grigg Furniture Dairy Queen ANDERSON’S TEXACO You Can Trust Your Car To The Man Who Wears The Star Phone 482-6261 Central Expressway BEAUTY SHOP YOUR CLASS RING HEADQUARTERS RITA BATCHELOR, Owner CARRIE SANBORN Phone 482-5263 Van Alstyne, Texas Any Year - 4 Weeks Delivery Congratulations - Seniors '71 KALMBACH’S JOHNSON JOHNSON VEAZEY HARDWARE Van Alstyne, Texas Phone 482-5433 D. E. BILLUPS ▼F!v r I Complete Electrical Service Real Estate 213 W. Fulton Phone 482-5490 Van Alstyne, Texas THE QUAKER OATS COMPANY Sherman, Texas CITY BARBER Compliments of SHOP Downtown VAN ALSTYNE LEADER Shorty Blythe Large enough to serve you -Small enough to know you THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF VAN ALSTYNE Van Alstyne, Texas Phone 482-5234 HENRY BENTON AGENCY YOUR J tide pen (it nt nsuranee m AGENT General Insurance REYNOLDS TOOLEVISION ELECTRIC Zenith Television T. V. and Washer Parts and Service Maytag Washers and Dryers Phone 482-5358 Van Alstyne, Texas 118 S. Main Van Alstyne Phone 482-5558 Compliments of CITY TAILOR SHOP DOUBLE B MANUFACTORING CO. MRS. G. V. COTTEN Van Alstyne, Texas Van Alstyne, Texas Compliments of COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY SHERMAN DR PEPPER BOTTLING COMPANY DENISON Dr Pepper GENTRY’S USED CARS AND ENCO PRODUCTS Phone 482-6232 Van Alstyne, Texas EDWARD’S NANCE PAINT BROTHERS STATIONS BODY SHOP A Complete Friendly Service for Your Second Latest Investment - Your Automobile Phone 482-6034 482-5351 Highways 5 South Box 58 Phone 482-5859 Van Alstyne, Texas Highway 75 North Highway 5 North Box 526 GADDY’S GARAGE Van Alstyne, Texas 75095 MobilJ 304 Highway 5 North Van Alstyne, Texas YODER CHEVROLET 482-6329 Van Alstyne, Texas PHILLIPS GROCERY CARRIE’S CITY DEPARTMENT STORE CARRIE ELLIOTT, Owner Van Alstyne, Texas G.E. APPLIANCES FURNITURE ELECTRONIC CENTER Truetone Channel Master WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Home Owned by E. L. AVENT Phone 482-5440 RAY JENKINS USED CARS Van Alstyne, Texas North of Van Alstyne Cut Off West Side of Expressway 75 VAN ALSTYNE CAMPER SALES Van Alstyne, Texas Expressway 75 North at Van Alstyne WESSON GROCERY Quality Meats and Grocery Phone 482-5601 Free Delivery CALDWELL’S SERVICE VEAZEY LUMBER CO. STATION Everything for the Builder Phone 482-5276 Ph. 482-5888 Van Alstyne, Tex. Van Alstyne, Texas REAL ESTATE REED AUTO SUPPLY WINNIE (WENDY) MURLEY Van Alstyne, Texas 482-5258 New and Rebuilt Parts Associate of Phone 482-6340 LEIGH BRINGHAM, Realtor 6131 Luther Lane Bux. EM 3-4491 Suite 209 Dallas, Texas 75225 HARTLEY’S DRIVE IN Phone 482-6375 Van Alstyne, Texas HENRY D. HYNDS TOOLEY’S VARIETY School Supplies and Notions Realtor Farms - Ranches - City Property Van Alstyne, Texas JOHN K. HYNDS Res. 482-6372 Van Alstyne, Texas The Pep Squad and Majorettes perform with flashlights and fire batons . J. A. WRIGHT for all your Representing Burleson Insurance Service Phone 482-5259 Van Alstyne, Tex. HOME BUSINESS INSURANCE ENCO PRODUCTS Phone 482-5373 Van Alstyne, Texas JOE EATHERLY - Bulk Agent Humble Oil and Refining Company Compliments of TEXACO SERVICE STATION BILL KANADAY Phone 482-5358 Van Alstyne, Texas Flowers always convey your thoughts and love best. We Salute You - Seniors of V. A.H.S. and Congratulations to: The School Administration and Faculty The Board of Trustees of V. A. P. S. The Panthers and Pantherettes and Coaches The Student Body As a Whole for Your Many Fine Accomplishments in 1970-71 ROBERT E. B. FIELDER ENTERPRISES: For Building Materials Penny Pinchers Paradise PRICED RIGHT Grayson County's One Stop Building Material Dealer DISCOUNT WAREHOUSE Home of 10,000 Unbelievable Bargains FIELDER LUMBER SUPPLY Featuring the PARADISE SHOP The Latest in Quality Apparel. Van Alstyne, Texas 75095 For a Whole Lot Less ! Purebred Santa Gertrudis Cattle S.G. B.I. Classified Herd No. 584 FIELDERDALE FARMS VENUS, TEXAS Walton Morris, M. G.R. DAIRY QUEEN live a little Highway 75, North Van Alstyne, Texas Malts Banana Splits Sundaes Cones 4 Dairy Queen Sandwiches French Fries Onion Rings Pizza 7-ELEVEN STORE Highway 5 482-5494 Open 7 Days a Week Home Owned by JAMES TILLETT FLESHER FUNERAL HOME We Honor All Burial Policies at Full Value Van Alstyne, Texas 482-5225 P. O. Box 338 BOB’S MOTORS USED CARS BOB SMITH BUD-RICK MANUFACTURING COMPANY Van Alstyne, Texas BEST DISCOUNT PRICES IN NORTH TEXAS Van Alstyne, Texas Howe, Texas 10% off for Phone Cash and Carry 482-6111 FAMILY-TEACHER ORGANIZATION FRONT ROW: Allie Rhea McTee - Fourth Vice President, Melba Smith - Secretary, Janette Chapman - Second Vice President, Roberta Sprowl - President. SECOND ROW: Carl Vawter - Parliamentarian, Patricia Ireland - Third Vice President, Joy Dickerson Treasurer, Carrie Waller - First Vice President. PAST PRESIDENTS Mrs. Raymond Hunter 1954-1955 Mrs. Wallace Tooley 1955-1956 Mrs. Warren Hedrick 1956-1957 Mrs. Clyde Fairbanks 1957-1958 Mrs. Forest Moore 1958-1959 Mrs. Raymond McWain 1959-1960 Mrs. Charles Woods 1960-1962 Mrs. Dean Gleaves 1962-1964 Mrs. Melvin Kalmbach 1964-1965 Mrs. Henry Benton 1965-1966 Mr. D. E. Billups 1966-1967 Mr. Tom Haley 1967-1968 Mrs. Jack Strickland 1968-1969 Congratulations to the Seniors of 1971 TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT CHARLES PARKMAN, Manager Van Alstyne, Texas BARRETT SUPERMARKET Van Alstyne, Texas Phone 482-5314 Best Wishes CITY DRUG COMPANY '•Of Course Van Alstyne, Texas Phone 482-5279 VAN ALSTYNE COFFEE SHOP Phone 482-5223 MR. and MRS. G. A. LAY Owner Congratulations to Seniors of 1971 HUNNICUTT’S UPHOLSTERY SHOP Pick Up and Delivery Free Estimates Phone Day or Night 482-5411 THE CITY Latest in Fabrics, Naughahyde OF VAN ALSTYNE McWAIN MOTORS VAN BEAUTY SHOP Used Cars Bought and Sold INA NEVILS Owner 482-5816 482-5416 J. I. GREGORY, Mayor Van Alstyne, Texas Van Alstyne, Texas OWNED BY THOSE WE SERVE TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY 'The World's Best Yearbooks Are Taylor-made