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

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1975 volume:

A SMILE costs nothing, but gives much. It enriches those who receive, without making poorer those who give. It takes but a moment, but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. None is so rich or mighty that he can get along without it, and none is so poor but that he can be made rich by it. A smile creates happiness in the home, fosters good will in business and is the countersign of friendship. It brings rest to the weary, cheer to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and it is nature's best antidote for trouble. Yet it cannot be bought, begged, borrowed , or stolen, for it is something that is of no value to anyone until it is given away. Some people are too tired to give you a smile. Give them one of yours, as none needs a smile so much as he who has no more to give. 2 Author Unknown We can do more good by being good, than in any other way — R. Hill As every thread of gold is valuable, so is every moment of time. - J. Mason 4 Wonder what Robbie just told Mrs. Huntsman. Advanced Science students and weather station. 5 I have lived a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proof I see of this truth — that God governs in the affairs of men. — Benjamin Franklin Mrs. Charlesene Hulsey This yearbook is dedicated to Mrs. Charlesene Hulsey for her dedication and love of Van Alstyne High School. Her patience and understanding helped her not only to be a teacher, but a friend of all her students. She has always looked for the best in others and given the best she had in her 13 years of teaching at Van Alstyne High. She was an inspiration to her students and to her co-workers. Mrs. Hulsey, we thank you. The 1974-75 Panther Is Dedicated to . . . THE GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP FRIENDSHIP is a PRICELESS GIFT that cannot be bought or sold, But its value is far greater than a mountain of gold - For gold is cold and lifeless, it can neither see nor hear, And in the time of trouble it is powerless to cheer - It has no ears to listen, no heart to understand - It cannot bring you comfort or reach out a helping hand - So when you ask GOD for a GIFT, be thankful if HE sends, Not diamonds, pearls or riches, but the love of real true friends. For the publication of this book many long hard hours of work were in store. As each week’s work developed, our friendships became closer by accident; therefore, we had two finished products. True friends are important to every person. We hope this book can bring you some memories, and that someday you will look back and say hello” to those friends who helped to make your school days at Van Alstyne High School more enjoyable. Helen Steiner Rice Editor Activities The crowd listens silently while Kyle B. says a few words about the upcoming game. Hours of fun and laughter were enjoyed by many, young and old. 10 Coach Panin and Mr. Williams are up to their old tricks again while Miss St. Clair busily reads their potion! Coach Cooper and Coach Brasher are awarded a plaque by the Senior boys for their 10070 backing. It is hard for some people to think, isn't it Coach B? n SENIORS: Queen - Pam Carney King - Mike Tillett JUNIORS: Debbie Terry Robert Edwards onsored by FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF VAN ALSTYNE SOPHOMORES: Vickie Medders Gary Hunter FRESHMEN: Phyllis Chandler Thomas Mapp 12 Sponsored by FTO Band FIRST ROW, L. to R.: Mary Beth Hill, Vicky Green, Becky Green, Kenny Stafford, Glenna Bailey. 2nd ROW, L. to R.: Stacy Herring, Mike Chandler, Shannon Ard, Eddie Bell, Jeff Coleman, April Lay. 3rd ROW, L. to R.: Kelli Evans, Greg Chapman, Damon Salmon, Angie Taskahara, Joanna Mays, Leslie Flannery, Philip Kirkland. 4th ROW, L to R: Didi Moody, Nancy Stafford, Jimmy Rodgers. Angela Milligan, Patricia Ford, James Mays, Kim Miller, Carol McCullough. 5th ROW, L to R: Randy Wilson, Jeannette Hammock, Ruthlynn Edwards, Jeff Onstot, Scott Tillett, Johanna Mays, Carolyn Green, Dee Czapansky. 6th ROW, L to R: John Spradling, Lori Bell, Sandy Wesson, Dorothy Denton, Angie Jones, Paul Bowers, Jeanette Goard, Kathy Caven-dar. 7th ROW, L to R: Band Director Cherye West, Randall Pitts, Alta Stewart, Laurie Lane, Ricky Ballard, Scott Coleman, Bill Hollenbeck. NOT SHOWN: Charles Cate. Officers B-Band Band A-Band Pres. - D. Czpansky; Lib. - J. Mays; V. Pres. - B. Hollenbeck; Chaplain - L. Lane; Sec. - S. Onstot Pres. - S. Tillett: V. Pres. - M. Chandler; Sec. - J. Mays, absent; Lib. - K. Miller; Chaplain - L. Flannery All-Around B. Hollenbeck and J. Mays Band Students M. Chandler and L. Flannery M Assemblies very inspiring to them. Bell Howell furnished a speaker that spoke on careers with their company. Judge Brown spoke to the Senior and Junior classes about courts, trials, and personal experiences. 15 Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great. — Nicolo Machiavelli BETA CLUB SONG The Beta Club's for leadership. For loyalty and truth; The Beta Club’s for fellowship, A guide and help to youth. Then let's stick together In fair or foul weather; We'll find that there's no better plan. 'Twill make school days brighter And make our paths lighter To serve wherever we can. So here's to Beta’s fellowship, To courage and the right: And here's to Beta's leadership: A beacon in the night. A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men. 16 CAST Phyllis McKinney: Roxanne Conch Gerry Nance: Jerry Reed Joy Strickland: Julie Reed Carl Howard: Harold D. Leffler 17 University Interscholastic League These students went to District at GCC: In UIL events: Top Left: B. Hendricks - Science: S. Vawter - Poetry, Spelling: B. Hollenbeck - Science, Ready-writing; R. Bower - Slide Rule; B. Hendricks - Science, Ready-writing. Bottom Left: C. Sutterfield - Persuasive Speaking; I. Dunlap - Spelling; R. Pittman - Spelling, Typing; P. McKinney - Poetry Interpretation; C .• Skaggs - Poetry Interpretation. B. Hollenbeck went to State UIL competition in Science. These students also went to District: C. Davis - Shorthand, R. Pittman; Marsha Grounds - Number Sense; G. Atkins - Typing, Persuasive Speaking: S. VanSant - Shorthand. 18 19 Western Day KING Clifford Braddock QUEEN Pam Carney BEST DRESSED Kyle Bell Diane Crook It's this way Kevin! A. Means and V. Umphress try to get a head start on D. Murphy and C. Howard. 20 It was a good uy, Butch and Sundance! Now where did the other half of that worm go? w e s t e r n D a y A c t 1 V • 1 t 1 e s Another demerit if I don't get to school on time! These stupid red lights! Debbie wins first place in the tricycle race. What a way to pedal, DEB!! 21 d 0 Marsha Grounds: Valedictorian Award: Grady Ebensberger: Salutatorian Math Award; Social Science Award. Award. Awards Assembly Tanya Lawrence: Crisco Award David Right: Agriculture Award 22 Scott Vawter Science Award Vicki Fletcher Homemaking Award Pam Carney: All-Around Girl Jeannie Dunlap English Award Sheila VanSant Business Award Bob Hendricks: All-Around Boy; Biology Award. 23 1974-75 Graduates Ray Lynn Blythe, Ricky Renard Boddie, Pamela Sue Carney, Timothy Norman Chapman, Richard Don Clawson, George Dale Clay, Leslie Diane Crook, Carrie Jeannine Davis, Donna Elain Dixon, Sheryl Ann Dudley, Grady Kern Ebensberger, Sandra Kay Rigsby Ferguson, Vicki Renee Fletcher, Joni Leigh Gillette, Walter LeRoy Goodwater III, Marsha Ruth Grounds, Debra Elaine Holloway, James Michael Hulsey, Pamela Johnston, Robert Weldon Lane, Darryle Glen Murphy, Jo Elaine O'Neal, Carol Estelle Powell, Elizabeth Diane Singleton, Michael Jay Stringfellow, Cheryl Lynn Sutterfield, Kathy Lynn Tillett McWain, James Michael Tillett, Katherine Touchstone, Sheila Renee VanSant, Rebecca Kay Warne, Joyce Elaine White. CLASS FLOWER: Carnation COLORS: Red and White CLASS SONGS: Searching On My Own CLASS MOTTO With such a comrade, Such a friend, I fain would walk till Journey's end; Through summer sunshine winter rain And Then? - Farewell we shall meet again. 24 Marsha Grounds gives her valedictorian address. Grady Ebensberger gives his Salutatorian address. 25 Rev. Don Griffith was the speaker. Football Sweetheart Pep Squad Beau was Andy Means was selected Football Sweetheart by the football Beau by the pep squad, team. Mike Tillett and Sandy Clay presented her with flowers and a charm. 27 Homecoming Queen DIANE SINGLETON, Queen, escorted by Robbie Lane And Nominees TOP RIGHT: Pam Carney escorted by Mike Tillett. BOTTOM RIGHT: Pam Johnston escorted by Sandy Clay. 28 Mr. and Miss V.A.H.S. Pam Carney Sandy Clay Senior 30 31 Annual Staff SEATED: D. Murphy - Photographer: P. Hulsey - Co-Editor; P. Johnston - Editor; S. Tillett - Co-Editor; J. Dunlap - Photographer. STANDING, L. to R.: Miss Bullard - Co-Sponsor; Miss St. Clair - Sponsor; V. Umphress, D. Dixon, C. Sutterfield, T. Burris, P. Carney, D. Crook, T. Lawrence, L. Kippenbrock, C. Davis, W. Good water, C. Medders, S. VanSant. STANDING, BACK ROW: Sponsor - Coach Partin, Mike Stringfellow, Vicki Umphress, Mike Til-lett, Carl Howard, Bob Hendricks, Mike Hulsey. 2ND ROW: Richard Clawson, Ray Lynn Blythe, Teresa Burris, Becky Pittman, Marsha Grounds, Cindy Beverly, Tanya Lawrence, Debra Holloway, Scott Goodwater, Steven Onstot, Blair Weaver. SEATED: Darryle Murphy - Sgt. -at-Arms: Scott Vawter - Treas.; Brenda Phillips - Vice-Pres.; Walter Goodwater - Pres.; Andrea Means - Sec.: Dickie McKnight - Sgt.-at-Arms; David Right. Biology Club 35 Beta Club SEATED: P. Johnston - Secretary: S. Van Sant - Treasurer; C. Davis - Vice-President: M. Tillett - Parliamentarian: G. Ebensberger - President; B. Bullard - Sponsor. 1st ROW: S. Til-lett, V. Medders, J. Robinson. S. Vawter, T. Burns, J. Strickland, S. Dudley. 3rd ROW: M. Stringfellow, D. Holloway, P. Carney. Junior High Beta Club SEATED: D. Ireland, J. McTee, D. McKinney, G. Tillett, A. Johanson. 2nd ROW: M. Robinson, S. Selby, M. Chandler, J. Mayes, T. Hix, S. Tillett, C. Cavender, J. Jackson. 3rd ROW: J. Hammock, P. Terry, C. Green, K. Ainsworth, A. Jackson, L. Bell, R. Chapman. 4th ROW: S. Murphy, R. Ballard, D. Hollaway, D. Bower, J. Biddle, S. Weber, Mrs. Denton 36 Student Council 1ST ROW: R. Boddie, J. Mayfield, J. Strickland, T. Anderson, A. Means, S. Tillett, D. Crook, P. Johnston, Mr. Williams. 2ND ROW: C. Braddock, B. Hollenbeck, P. Carney, M. Tillett, V. Umphress, D. Murphv. R. Lane. R. Edwards. V. Umphress - Sec.: S. Tillett - Treas.: P. Johnston - Pres.; A. Means - V. Pres.; T. Anderson - Pari.: Mr. Williams - Sponsor. Sponsored by TlLLETT'S GROCERY 37 BOTTOM, L to R: P. Carney, P. Hulsey, R. Lane, D. Singleton. 2nd ROW: T. Burris, V. Medders, T. Anderson, D. Czpansky, J. Hix, S. Tillett. 3rd ROW: T. Parish, J. Purdom, J, Robinson, J. Strickland, L. Kippenbrock, R. Hanson. 4th ROW: S. Parish. D. Holloway, C. Medders, T. Lawrence, P. Johnston, M. Grounds, V. Fletcher. 1st ROW: P. Chandler. E. Ratcliff, M. Hill. K. Edmonds. L. Kindle. SEATED: J. Young, L. Bowers, S. Loftice, D. Ratcliff, L. Tucker, S. Rutland, B. Pitts, D. Phillips, B. Webb. 38 FHA Local Show FHA OFFICERS: Mrs. Hanley, Sponsor: P. Hulsey, President: D. Singleton, Sec.; Robbie Lane, Beau: P. Carney, V.P. NEEDLECRAFT: Joy Strickland Grand; Janet Young, Reserve PAINTING: Jeanette Hix, Grand, Julie Purdom, Reserve ARTS CRAFTS: Vicki Fletcher, Grand, Ramona Hanson, Reserve CLOTHING: Vicki Fletcher, Grand, Julie Robinson, Reserve FOODS: Jeanette Hix, Grand, Tanya Lavnence, Reserve 39 BOTTOM, L to R: D. Davis, T. Burris, A. Means, D. Terry, K. Bell, D. Bell. 2nd ROW: W. Good water, C. Braddock, T. Burk, M. Atkins, R. Parker, T. Mapp, G. McMillian, J. Chapman. 3rd ROW: M. Jenkins, R. Edmonds, P. Milligan, M. Sartain, R. Braddock, S. Goodwater, G. Hunter. 4th ROW: B. Weaver, M. Milligan, R. Chapman, D. Fletcher, C. Howard, G. Hamner, J. Dockray, D. Right, S. Clay, B. Martin, D. Kirkland. 40 BOTTOM: Pres. C. Braddock; Sweetheart, A. Means: Co-Sweetheart, D. Terry; V. Pres. K. Bell. TOP: Advisor, Mr. Russell: Sentinel D. Davis, Rep. M. Jenkins, Student Adv. R. Lane: Sec. J. Dockray: Treas. D. Kirkland. Mary Hill won Reserve Champion with her Angus Heifer. Randy Parker won 2nd place in the Medium weight class with his Charolais Steer. Richard Braddock won 1st place in the Medium weight class with his Charolais Steer. Clifford Braddock won 5th place with his Charolais Steer. FFA Participated in Loy Lake 41 SEATED: C. Braddock - Pres.: D. Crook - Sec.: P. Johnston - Rep.; R. Lane - V. Pres. STANDING: D. Davis, Coach Jones - Sponsor; B. Turner, P. Carney, T. Burris, K. Bell, D. Kirkland. BOTTOM ROW: D. Bell, R. Braddock, T. Burk. Rodeo Club Just a few more seconds, Bergie! Don't swallow that chew, Kyle! 42 Panther Cheerleaders Debbie Terry - Jr.; Teresa Anderson - Soph; Andrea Means - Jr., Head; Jackie Mayfield - Soph.; Julie Purdom - Soph; Phyllis McKinney -Jr., Mascot. Sponsored by ANDERSON TEXACO BOTTOM ROW: Phyllis McKinney. 2nd ROW. L to R: Debbie Terry, Teresa Anderson, Andrea Means, Jackie Mayfield, Julie Purdom. THIRD ROW, L to R: Joy Strickland, Pam Johnston, Pam Hulsey. FOURTH ROW, L to R: Dee Czepansky, Diane Singleton, Pam Carney, Carrie Davis, Sheila Vansant, Connie Med-ders, Sherri Tillett, Cindy Beverly. Julie Robinson. NOT SHOWN: Carol Powell. FIFTH ROW, L to R: 44 Janet Young, Phyliss Chandler, Diane Ratcliff, Becky Pittman, Vickie Meddars, Cindy Skaggs, Sharron Rutland, Lisa Kindle. SIXTH ROW, Lto R: Linda Tucker, Cheryl Loftice, Mary Hill. Judy Gifford, Leslie Bower, Donna Phillips, Mary Moffet, Lisa Kippenbrock. Gayle Stevens. 45 Pam Hulsey Pam Johnston Joy Strickland Sponsored by McCLURE'S FURNITURE Pam Hulsey - Junior, Pam Johnston - Senior - Head, Joy Strickland - Sophomore. BOTTOM: D. Czapansky, S. Tillitt. TOP: D. Singleton, Head Drummer, P. Camey, C. Beverly, C. Powell, J. Robinson. LEFT TO RIGHT: Lt. C. Medders, Capt. S. VanSant, Lt. C. Davis. Sponsored by DAIRY QUEEN 47 f£l .i :V + H mm Wlmmimkfe §§ SM$ iiSPllt s Mmil |PS|i .'••' ;.V. £ «2: gs®-- J5W! .y Athletics 1974-75 Panthers O o 0 0 0 2J.66j84„15 2C ' -------1| n UHBB f. qftfl TOP LEFT: J. Dockray, R. Bell, G. Ebensberger, D. Fletcher, M. Tillett, S. Clay, C. Howard. J. Hill, B. Weaver, D. Davis, M. Sartain, B. McKinney, Coach S. Cooper, Coach B. Brasher, B. Martin, K. Murphy, K. Bell, M. Jenkins, J. Jay D. Crook, R. Boddie. 1974-75 Junior Varsity TOP LEFT: D. Crook, B. Turner. M. Lambert, R. Lay, J. Gifford, B. Hendricks, R. Edmonds, R. Bower, R. Young, Coach B. Brasher, J. Mayfield, M. Boddie. W. Beaumont. T. Mapp, S. Goodwa-ter, G. McMillan, D. Bell, M. Milligan, Coach S. Cooper. Junior Varsity puts forth their best effort to win their game. Oh, come on fellows, aren't you going to play? Boddie gets his pass off just in time! Tillett and Clay put power behind their blocks, with Sartain and Fletcher backing them. 50 Experience is the extract of suffering Arthur Helps 51 P.E. Activities Duh, which way did they go? Brasher inspects his P. E. class. Why the evil grin, Coach Brasher? VAHS Wrestling Team 1ST ROW: J. Hogan, R. Edmonds, D. Crook, T. Mapp, T. Burk. 2ND ROW: B. Hendricks, B. Weaver, M. Atkins, R. Bell. 3RD ROW: D. Fletcher, D. Kirkland, A. Jones, B. Hendricks, Coach: J. Partin. 54 Varsity Basketball LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Brasher, J. Jay, B. McKinney. J. Dockray, M. Tillett, C. Howard, R. Til-leu, B. Martin, M. Sartain. Junior Varsity Basketball LEFT TO RIGHT: G. McMillan, M. Boddie, J. Mayfield, M. Milligan, S. Pius, B. Turner. 55 James Dockray puis his best effort behind his shot! 56 Ability involves responsibility; power, to its last particle, is duty. - A. MacLaren. Wilson's Women Janet Young, Teresa Burris, Phyllis Chandler, Vickie Medders, Joy Strickland, Linda Tucker, Diane Singleton, Vicki Umphress, Donna Phillips, Gayle Stevens, Debbie Terry, Sherri Tillett, Diane Ratcliff, Andrea Means. Coach: Harvey O. Wilson. It is no disgrace to be defeated but it is a disgrace to stay defeated 57 Sponsored by: L. C. UMPHRESS To give sign, we and they are his children, one family here. - Browning 58 B. Weaver, R. Bower. R. Edmonds, M. Jenkins. R. Tillett, D. Fletcher. J. Docray, C. Howard, B. McKinney, B. Brasher, R. Young, D. Dingman, M. Sartain, R. Bell, B. Dingman, S. Copper, M. Bod-die, D. Crook, J. Jay, J. Hogan, B. Hendricks. High Point James Dockray and Robin Tillett tied for high-point. Hold on Robert, the finish line is straight ahead! The track team enjoys their usual hobby, rest! Track Tennis Boys Mike Tillett placed 2nd in singles match and went to Regional competition at Stephenville. S. Pitts, R. Bell, B. Weaver, M. Tillett, R. Tillett, B. Martin, Coach Holly. 60 Tennis Girls r Phyllis Chandler and Leslie Bower went to regional competition at Stephenville. Phyllis and Leslie work hard at their game. M. Hill, L. Kippenbrock, B. Pittman, S. Tillett, T. Burriss, B. Pitts, P. Chandler, L. Bower, Holley. 61 1974-75 S P o r t s Johnny Hogan Outstanding Wrestler B a n q u e t Grady Ebensberger Brains and Brawn Ricky Boddie Most Valuable Boy Basketball Player ••• Outstanding Athlete Joy Strickland Most Valuable Girl Basketball Player Sandy Clay Headhunter Award 62 The Senior Class of '75 Ray Lynn Blythe Ricky Boddie Pat Brashears Pam Carney Tim Chapman Richard Clawson Sandy Clay Diane Crook Carrie Davis Donna Dixon Sheryl Dudley Grady Ebensberger Sandra Ferguson Vickie Fletcher Joni Gillette Walter Goodwater Marsha Grounds wj Debra Holloway Mike Hulsey I) Pam Johnston y - Robbie Lane Mike McWain Darryle Murphey Carol Powell Diane Singleton Mike Stringfellow Cheryl Sutterfield Kathy Tillett Mike Tillett Kathy Touchstone Sheila Vansant Rebecca Wame 65 UPPER LEFT: Rebecca and Marsha wait to measure for their caps and gown. UPPER RIGHT: Wonder what the punch line was, Tim? MIDDLE LEFT: Mike and Rick share a rare moment. MIDDLE RIGHT: Yes, one of our fine upstanding Seniors. LOWER LEFT: Mike works hard at his Biology. tiV Sponsored by BENTON INSURANCE Sponsored by TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT 67 Junior Class of '75 Kyle Bell Robert Bower Terri Burns Terry Burris Drew Davis Matt Dedmon James Dockray Jeanne Dunlap David Fletcher John Gifford Charles Griffin Ramona Hansen Bob Hendricks Jim Hill Carl Howard Pam Hulsey Mark Jenkins Gerald Johnson David Kight Lisa Kippenbrock 69 David Kirkland Mike Lambert Tanya Lawrence Bill Martin Diane McCullough Byron McKinney Phyllis McKinney Dickie Me Knight Andrea Means Connie Medders Kevin Murphy Joyce Nabors Brenda Phillips Kitty Phillips Becky Pittman Lynn Shinpaugh Mike Smith Bobby Stephens Debbie Terry Vicki Umphress 70 Junior Class of '75 Scott Vawter Blair Weaver Juanita Yealock Cathy Young 71 Opie is hard at work on his lesson in typing. Connie and Pam collect money for the Junior class. Jim hurries in for an exciting day in General Business. Juniors enjoying the banquet after a lot of hard work and worry. 72 Juniors rush to their lockers. Bob studies specimens. 73 Sophomore Class of '75 Dennis Abercrombie Teresa Anderson Darlene Atkins Richie Bell Cindy Beverly Pam Bowers Clifford Braddock David Bruce Teresa Burris Danny Crook Debbie Chapman John Chapman Brenda Craver Dee Czabansky Sherian Day Richard Edmonds Robert Edwards Betty Endsley Charles Gibson Scott Goodwater Jeanette Hix Johnny Hogan Gary Hunter Jimmy Jay Art Jones Foy Marr Jackie Mayfield Cindy McCullough Greg McMillan Vickie Medders 75 Mark Milligan Gerry Nance Sharon Nelson Stephen Onstot Stephen Pitts Julie Purdom Julie Robinson Clark Shaffer Cindy Skaggs Sharon Shinpaugh Kenny Smith John Stafford Debbie Stevens Joy Strickland Robin Tillet 76 Sophomores Don't fall in. 78 More Sophomores Drum your little hearts out, Sophomores! 79 Freshman Class of Mark Atkins Wesley Beaumont Dale Bell Mark Boddie Leslie Bower Richard Braddock Tim Burk Phyllis Chandler Robert Chapman Jerry Davis Karen Edmonds Judy Gifford Glenn Hamner Fred Haney Mary Hill William Hendricks Bill Hollenbeck Dale Jones Lenny Kanaday Lisa Kindle Ricky Lay Cheryal Loftice Vic Me Tee Thomas Mapp Robert Martin Joe Mayfield Paul Milligan Mary Moffett Jackie Nelson Randy Parker 81 Freshman Class of '75 Donna Phillips Benita Pitts Dianna Ratcliff Sharron Rutland Mark Sartain Gayle Stevens Linda Tucker Chandra Watkins 82 CHALLENGE What if I have eyes that do not see This gaily colored world of forms and show; What if in the dark I always go, My footsteps led by sounds and memory; What if autumn never dressed a tree In golden brown for me to love and know; And what if the sunset always hides its glow, And morning's dawn does not unveil to My father gave me strength of soul and mind; My mother taught me how to laugh and pray; My ears and nose and fingers are designed To bring me knowledge, beauty, work, and play -I do not envy those who see the light, For I know my way and have no fear of night. - G. K. Chesterton Freshmen 83 It is better to busy one's self about the smallest thing in the world than to treat a half-hour as worthless. - Goethe 84 Eighth Grade Kelly Abercrombie Ricky Ballard Janet Biddle Shane Boddie Drew Bower John Braddock Randy Brashear Karla Burns Cathy Cavender Rajonia Chapman Bud Craver Melanie Dedmond Johnnie Dhane Gene Dickerson Penny Edwards Michael Grey Mary Harper Scott Herring Alma Jackson Alice Johansen Wendell Johnson Scott Kippenbrock Paul Kirkland Laurie Lane Johnna Maus 87 Eric McKinney Mariann Me Wain Rhonda Millichamp Benny Milner Sharon Murphy Roger Neill' Paul Overbay Tony Roland Susan Rutland Shonna Skaggs Charles Smith Pam Stevens Dawn Steward Alta Stewart Gina Tillett Kelly Tillett Rhonda Turner Chris Vermillion Gedean Watkins Michael Webb n Webber id Willens ;h Jones Whitehead 88 8th Graders discuss their future at V.A.H.S. JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS P. Terry R. Turner G. Watkins J. Jackson L. Bell G. Tillett - Head M. Sartain - Mascot JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL J. Sprowl C. Smith D. Willens J. Phillips S. Laughlin J. Goodwater P. Chapman D. Turner R. Brashear R. Mayfield V. Williams J. Howdeshell J. McBee E. McKinney C. Overbay J. Spradling M. Garey S. Coleman C. Craver Junior High Graduates Kelly Abercrombie. Ricky Ballard. Janet Biddle, Shane Boddie, Drew Bower, Randy Brashear, Karla Burns, Cathy Cavender, Melanie Dedmon, Johnna Mays. Johnnie Dhane, Gene Dickerson, Penny Edwards, Michael Grey, Mary Harper, Scott Herring, Alma Jackson, Alice Johansen, Scott Kippen-brock, Paul Kirkland. Laurie Lane, Eric McKinney, Mariann McWain, Rhonda Millichamp, Sharon Murphy, Roger Neill, Paul Overbay, Susan Rutland, Shonna Skaggs, Charles Smith, Pam Stevens, Dawn Steward, Alta Stewart, Gena Tillett, Kelly Tillett, Rhonda Turner, Chris Vermillion, Gedean Watkins, Michael Webb, Susan Webber, David Willens. 89 Seventh Grade Kay Sue Ainsworth Karen Beck Lori Bell Gayle Bowers Larry Burk Phillip Chapman Scott Coleman Lisa Dingmon Micheal Dodson Tammie Doggett Susan Dunlap John Goodwater Carolyn Green Jeanette Hammack Dorthy Haney Thomas Hanson Valerie Hickson Karen Holloway Galyn Hopper John Howdeshell Dianna Ireland Julie Jackson Shelly Kight Scott Laughlin Carolyn Lay Rodney Mayfield Carol McCullough Dinah McKinney Jan McTee Dee Dee Moody Teresa Neill Clint Overbay John Phillips Beverly Pitts Vonda Shinpaugh Kelly Smith John Spradling Jeffery Sprowl David Stevens Robin Stewart 90 Seventh Grade Penny Terry Danny Turner Victor Williams Randy Wilson Louis Yealock Mrs. Demon Mrs. Garrison Junior High Basketball STANDING: D. Bower. R. Long, K. Ainsworth, L. Bell, G. Hopper, S. Kight, C. Lay, K. Smith, K. Holloway, P. Teny, J. McTee, A. Jackson, D. Haney, G. Bower, G. Watkins, D. McKinney, V. Hickson. J. Biddle, D. Ireland, J. Jackson, T. Neil, S. Rutland, G. Tillett, R. Turner. M. Dedmon, R. Chapman, S. Murphy, K. Tillett, Coach Nick Jones. 91 Elementary Sixth Grade Noneen Adams Gary Beck Robin Boddie Sherri Breach Saundra Burris James Chandler Michael Chandler Ronald Chapman James Cook Sheila Crawford John Crocker Doug Crook Christy Donihoo Steve Edmonds Patricia Ford Cecil Garrett John Garrett Tammie Hix Paul Hogan Connie Hopper Joe Howdeshell Tony Jackson Tena Kindle Charles LaFollette Bobby Lambert 93 James Mays Ricky McCullough Theresa Morxison Donna Sue Murphy Tena Offill Donna Raney Ladonna Ratcliff Jeffery Reynolds Martha Ray Robinson Barry Sartain Statia Selby Nancy Stafford Dennis Stephens Julie Stringfellow Karen Tillett Scott Tillett Tony Watkins Arthur Watkins Sammy Webb Jackie Wilkins Mrs. Huntsman Coach Holley 95 Sponsored by VAN FOOD STORE Fifth Grade Sheila Atkins Gleena Bailey Eddie Bell Paul Bower Robert Biddle Greg Billups David Bradley Charles Cate Greg Chapman Randy Chapman Jeff Coleman Annie Craver Ricky Day Dorothy Denton Martha Dhane Ruth Lynn Edwards Kelly Evans David Ferguson Leslie Flannery Julie Forehand Preston Garrett Jeanette Gourd Becky Green Vicky Green Kevin Griffin Brian Hendricks Scott Haker Stacy Herring Mary Beth Hill Scott Hix 96 Fifth Grade Jackie Ireland Angie Jones Murray Key Philip Kirkland April Lay Joanna Mays Thomas McBee David McClusky Gregory McKinney Kim Miller Angela Milligan Stacy Millichamp Fred Orr Jeff Onstot Jimmy Rodgers Charles Skaggs Sieve Sloan Shelli Smith Kenny Stafford Bruce Stevens Kanita Stephens Lisa Tate Jimmy Vineyard Bonnea Watkins Mac Watkins Sandra Wesson Ricky Wilkens Brent Woods Susan Weyrick Mrs. Gregory Mrs. Hamner Fourth Grade Ronny Aaron Terry Adams Toni Adams Micheal Bell Larry Bennett Jeff Boddie Allen Braddock Kelley Carpenter Billy Cook Lynne Crocker Lori Cupit Demetria Daniels Patti Davis Danny Dingman Misty Douglas Scott Edwards Stephanie Everett Samuel Gibson John Hanson Paula Hickson Harry Hunter Marnie Hynds Terry Johnson Micheal Litchford Jonna Mays Robby Medders Matthew McBee Tim McKinney Timmy Milner Scott Moody 98 Fourth Grade Evangeline Murphey Terry Neill Dana O’Neill Randolph Overbay Tony Purdom Rodney Ratcliff Rockey Skinner Kelly Smith Micheal Spradling Belita Stephens Kristy Umphress Debbie Vogel Russell Watkins Tanya Watkins Bill Weber Jeffrey Willens Holly Wilson Richard Wilson Adam Wise Mrs. Billups 99 Today is only the beginning. Third Grade Jennifer Atkins Mary Arrington Michael Arterbury Louella Bailey Rodney Berghauser Christine Bisterfelt Kristi Blair LaTonya Blanton Curtis Buckner Patty Chapman Laura Childress Jim Chitty Jodie Conlee Rae Craver Debra Cripps Karen Doggett Ray Lynn Echols S. T. Gipson Jr. Jerry Hammons Pam Hickson Jeannie Hill Jimmy Holloway Johnny Jacobs Jeffrey Jay Tim Kindle Guy Lambert Janine Mays Billy Moffett Clay Mosby Tad Murley 100 Third Grade Sean Murphey Veronica Murphy Donnie Neill Jeff Ownbey Laci Palmer Jimmy Ratcliff Kim Risner Tommy Smith Wendy Smith Melanie Tillett Phillip Tillett Richard Victory Karla Vineyard Kathy Vineyard James Walsh Rod Watkins Darlene Wesson Guynell Whetstone Mrs. Partin Mrs. Spence Second Grade Alex Bailey Andre Blanton Tony Beard Tracy Beaumont Tina Bennett Tracy Biddle Glenda Cook Cindy Crocker Lisa Evans Danny Everett Stasha Forehand Paul Gibson Paul Hickson Donnie Hopper Beth Hunter Melanie Hynds Athena Ingram Sandra Johnson Dewayne Lafollett Vickie Lewis Kim Loftice Victor Milam Angela Moore Patti Murphy 102 ft ymM jV f i - f ymty ■ 1 L 1 w V “ Tracie Neill Kim Noe Chris Offill Jimmy Phelps Tony Purser David Rogers Brian Rutland Eric Salmon Jason Sprowl Keith Stafford John E. Staples Tanga Terry Lisa Tucker Efonda Watkins Mrs. Flesher Mrs. Yoder These problems seem so difficult for our learning minds! Now what did that teacher say to do? 103 First Grade Monda Ainsworth Andy Anerbury Wendy Billups Stacy Burk Scott Campbell Eddie Cate Shane Chandler Nora Cooper Cassandra Dodson-Amber Fisher Doug Flannery Graham Guthrie Chuck Haker Brandie Hix Terrie Ann Hix Barbara Jacobs Greg Lay James Lewis Donna Lowry Michael McCollum Leigh McTee Scott McTee William Milam Kimberly Mills Marshall Mozingo Tonya Murphy Tracy Murphy Tammy Murley Charlotte Reynolds Ray Risner 104 First Grade Shannon Scott Lisa Spradling Brandon Stacks Michael Staples Christine Stevens Loraine Stevens Lisa Stevenson Sharie Stewart Chris Taylor Tina Terry Byron Watkins Angela Wesson Jody Wesson Aaron Williams Monica Wilson Holli Wise Mrs. Taylor Mrs. Baldwin Ready and willing to work. We've only just begun. 105 Kindergarten Kirk Albert Jill Ashley Greg Beaty Kevin Braddock Justin Buckner Rebecca Buckner Tammie Conlee Kevin Day Danny Denton Judy Denton Jamie Dolezalek Bradley Flatt Shannon Forehand Timmy Gipson Lori Hardin Ginger Hill Kelly Hix Sherri Holloway Melyssa Ingram Gina Lowry Scott Monk Bo Mosby Jason Neill Farral Phelps Nicky Purser 106 Kindergarten Sonya Rigsby Lance Scott Brian Taylor Sonya Umphress Becky Victory Billy Vogel Lisa Wesson Rodney Wilson Shelly Wilson Marla Wise MH. I ■ ■ IMiWW I VAN ALSTVNE. TtX AS PRINCIPAL NR c t VAWTER [TtACHERMISS MCCULLOCH KINDERCARTCN 107 Faculty MRS. BRADLEY. Librarian COACH BRASHER. History. Athletics MISS BULLARD, English, UIL, Annual Asst. Beta Club COACH COOPER. Head Coach, Health MRS. HARTLEY, Homemaking, F.H.A. MR. MOSBY, Counselor MR.PARTIN, Biology. UIL, Wrestling MR. RUSSELL, Ag. F.F.A. MISS ST. CLAIR, Business, UIL, Drill Team, Annual MRS. TOCQUIGNEY, Math MR. WILLIAMS, Science, UIL MR. WILSON, Principal 108 MRS. BRADLEY Librarian MRS. WILSON Superintendent's Secretary MRS. ARMSTRONG Vocational Counselor MRS. HUNTSMAN English 109 Mr. Jimmy Hulsey - Sec., Mr. Robert Hynds, Mr. Don McTee - Pres., Dr. Dean Robinson, Mr. L. C. Umphress, Mr. Joe Eatherly - V. Pres., Mr. James Flanery. Van Alstyne School Board MR. C. VAWTER High School Principal Van Alstyne Elementary and Junior High Administration no Lunchroom Personnel R. Miller ]. Chapman, M. Smith, R. Hawkins, H. Keeling R. Brooks J. Carter N. York O. Stinnett Bus Drivers and Custodians in Panther Advertisers Alma's Beauty Shop Henry Benton Anderson Texaco Kalmbach's Barret’s Supermarket Kanady Texaco Station Certified License Lee's Welding Lajuana's Dress Shop Champion Motor Homes L. C. Umphress City Barber Shop McWain Motors City Body Shop Moody Building Supply City Drug Company Ray Jenkin's Used Cars City of Van Alstyne Reed Auto Supply Dairy Queen Reeve’s Cleaners Donut Shop Rita's Beauty Shop Double B Stephen’s Cycle Shop Edward's Exxon Tillett's Grocery Exxon Products Tooley's Farley Grain Company T.P. L. Fielder's Van Alstyne Camper Sales First National Bank Van Beauty Shop Flesher Funeral Home Van Coffee Shop Flowers By Clowers Van Food Store FTO Veazy Hardware Gaddy’s Wesson Grocery Grayson County Electric G. W. Enterprises Western Auto Yoder Chevrolet Yoder Chevrolet VEAZEY HARDWARE Van Alsiyne. Texas Phone 482-5433 EDWARDS EXXON SERVICE STATION A Complete and Friendly Service for Your Second Latest Investment - Your Automobile Phone 482-6034 Highway 75 North Van Alstyne. Texas 116 FLESHER FUNERAL HOME We Honor All Burial Policies at Full Value” Van Alstyne. Texas P.O. Box 338 482-5225 Congratulations to the 1974-75 Van Alstyne School Board, Supt. Sherman Taylor and faculty, to our Seniors of 1975 and to the entire student body for your 1974-75 accomplishments! FIELDER ENTERPRISES INC. Robert E. B. Fielder Van Alstyne, Texas Discount Warehouse Fielder Lumber and Supply GADDY'S GARAGE 304 Highway 5 North Van Alstyne, Texas DOUBLE B MANUFACTURING Van Alstyne, Texas McWAIN MOTORS Used Cars Bought and Sold 482-5816 Two Miles North of Van Alstyne Van Alstyne, Texas RITA'S BEAUTY SHOP Rita Batchelor, Owner Carrie Sandborn Betty Noe Phone 482-5263 Van Alstyne REED AUTO SUPPLY Mr. and Mrs. Leland Reed, Owner and Operators Phone 482-6340 Van Alstyne Compliments of REEVES' CLEANERS Claude G. Reeves, Owner Van Alstyne, Texas TEXAS POWER LIGHT CITY BODY SHOP Vinson Lay Highway 5 North Phone 482-5850 Van Alstyne, Texas Charles Parkman, Manager 117 CITY BARBER SHOP WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Downtown Shorty” Blythe Home Owned by E. L. A vent GE Appliances, Furniture, Electronic Center, Truetone. Phone 482-5440 Van Alstyne, Texas VAN COFFEE SHOP Home Cooked Lunches Homemade Pies Mexican Food Short Orders Fast, Friendly Service Faye Bridges, Owner VAN BEAUTY SHOP Phone 482-5416 Van Alstyne EXXON PRODUCTS TILLETT GROCERY 482-5373 Van Alstyne, Texas Joe Eatherly, Bulk Agent Highway 5 Phone 482-5843 Humble Oil Refining Company Open Seven Days and Nights THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF VAN ALSTYNE L. C. UMPHRESS CONSTRUCTION '' Large Enough to Serve You -Small Enough to Know You. Phone 482-5234 Van Alstyne Custom Built Homes Phone 482-6298 Van Alstyne, TX 118 ANDERSON TEXACO CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY DONUT SHOP Trust Your Car to the Man Who Wears the Star 482-6261 J. L. Anderson Jr. Short Orders and Donuts Corner of Waco and Stephens St. Ernest Phillips Phone Owner 482-6413 VAN FOOD STORE 482-5454 Bob and Betty Childress Owners Free Delivery S H Green Stamps CERTIFIED LICENSE LEE'S WELDING A. L. Hunter Phone Owner 482-6419 Compliments of STEPHEN'S CYCLE G. W. ENTERPRISES SHOP G. Goodwater Exxon Karwal Arabians Books and Things Phone 482-6637 Van Alstyne, Texas Parts and Repair Work Van Alstyne, Texas Your Class Ring Headquarters Any Year - 4 Weeks Delivery Congratulations - Seniors '75 KALMBACH'S Phone 482-5337 Van Alstyne, Texas 1)9 120 TOOLEY’S MOODY Zenith Television Maytag Washers and Dryers BUILDING School Supplies SUPPLY Sewing Notions Pattern's - Fabrics P.O. Box 907 Wallace Tooley, owner and operator 106 North Waco Phone 482-6619 Van Alstyne, Texas Van Alstyne, Texas Phone 482-5558 WESSON GROCERY QUALITY MEATS AND GROCERY Phone 482-5601 Free Delivery DAIRY QUEEN Live a Little BARRETT SUPER MARKET A Store Complete - Full of Good Things to Eat Van Alstyne. Texas Phone 482-5314 482-5284 FARLEY GRAIN CO. ED RILEY Hwy. North 75 Congratulations to the Seniors of 1975 THE CITY OF VAN ALSTYNE Van Alstyne, Tex. D. E. Billups, Mayor Compliments of KANADAY TEXACO STATION Highway 5 Phone 482-5358 Van Alstyne, Texas 482-6329 122 Van Alstyne, Texas YODER CHEVROLET Best Wishes CITY DRUG COMPANY Of Course Van Alstyne, Texas Phone 482-5271 Flowers whisper and convey your thoughts and love even when words fail. FLOWERS BY CLOWERS 482-6363 201 E. Jefferson Van Alstyne, Texas 123 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 ALMA'S BEAUTY SHOP Sponsored by LAJUANA'S DRESS SHOP CHAMPION The Type A Motor Home Built for You! CHAMPION MOTOR HOMES CONCORD TITAN 126 SENIOR AUTOGRAPHS 127 SENIOR AUTOGRAPHS 128 Autographs