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

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1984 volume:

2 SUCCESS He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much; who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who has left the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; who has never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who has always looked for the best in others and given the best he had; whose life was an inspiration; whose memory a benediction. JOHN PAR TIN THE 1983-84 PAW IS DEDICATED TO CLASS OF 1984 — V.A.H.S. SCHOOL BOARD Back RowL. to R.: Larry Rcnne, Bob Redden, James N. Flanery, Mac Selby, Front Row L. to R.: David Bengston, V. P.; L. C. Unphress, Pres.; Ronnie Blair, Sec. V.A.H.S. Super in tenden t Charles Williams 10 HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY... Ed Griffin Band Director, Counselor Bobby Jones Biology, Physical Science Marc Mac Daniel American History, Athletics Debbie Nance Typing, Business, and Annual Staff Sponsor Art Olson Co-op Wes Stover 8- Mary Tooley English 2 and 3 Vicki Fletcher Secretary Mike Weatherley Math, Athletics MIDDLE SCHOOL FACULTY As editor ot the 1983-84 PAW 1 hope everyone will enjoy looking at this years annual as it brings back memories now and the years ahead. The annual staff has put a lot of hard work and thought into the annual. Thanks to all the members on the staff for doing such a fine job. Special thanks to Lisa E. and Sandra J. for always being there when last minute details were needed to be done. I would especially like to thank Mrs. Nance for being understanding and helpful as a teacher, friend, and sponsor. Thank you. Karla Vineyard Editor ANNUAL STAFF We hope that everyone will enjoy this years 1983-84 Paw . There has been many new changes in this years annual. The one major Change has been the new Panther Cub. Many thanks to Katrina Hawkins for putting together the Panther Cub. Every two weeks the annual staff wrote an article on the events that happened during the school weeks. We hope the public has benefited because of this article. Thanks to all the people who support the annual and its work because you are the ones that make it possible for us to have the greatest memory book of our high school years. Student Council 1st. row L. to R: T. Wagner, M. Hynds, K. Vineyard, R. Redden, M. Tillett, L. Palmer, J. Wesson, 2nd row J. Wade-Spon. M. Davis-Spon. C. Huffines, K. Loftice, L. Childress, J. Aiken, D. Willoughby, C. Wright, S. Johnson, 3rd row, T. Murley, R. Redden, C. Buckner, P. Sal ugh ter, H. Owen, D. Bengtson, A. Arterbury, S. McTee, B. Wright, T. Bengtson, D. Flanery; Not Pictured-M. Riggins, W. Smith, C. Peeples Library Aides L. to R: L. Blanton, P. Hickson, R. Hodjatnejjad, D. Lynch, K. Vineyard, D. Willoughby, P. Bradley-Librarian; Not Pictured J. Atkins N.H.S. 1st. row L. to R: C. Peeples, V. Sloan, M. Arrington, R. Redden, M. Tooley-Spon. D. Nance-Spon. K. Mitchell-Spon. M. Weatherly-Spon. L. Burton-Spon. 2nd row K. Blair, L. Childress, K. Hawkins, M. Hynds, R. Redden, M. Tillett, A. Arterbury, S. Campbell, T. Murley, C. Of fill, 3rd row D. Lewis, M. Weatherley, W. Billups, S. McTee, T. Bengtson, C. Wright, L. Minchey, T. Murley, S. Burk, 4th row C. Huffines, W. Smith, M. Ferguson, L. Palmer, D. Wesson, M. Riggins, P. Brown, L. Blanton 18 Co-Op 1st row, L. to R.: T. Wagener, J. Atkins, L. Bailey; 2nd row, L. to R.: J. Ratcliff, V. Smith, K. Shaw, Y. Myer, T. Alexander; 3rd row, L. to R.: J. Gipson, J. Chi tty, T. Stroud, C. Grisolia, J. Owenby, A. Olson-Sponsor. Not pictured: S. Murphy, C. Tate, T. Kindle. FHA 1st row, L. to R.: M. Davis-Sponsor, M. Arrington, W. Smith, V. Sloan, G. Myers; 2nd row, L. To R.: L. Palmer, C. Loren tz, K. Shaw, T. Shaw, M. Til left, M. Hynds, S. Cook, T. Beaumont, K. Vineyard, D. Lynch, G. Cook; 3rd row, L. to R.: D. Wesson, K. Loft ice, W. Billups, L. Spradling. A. Ritchie, L. Murphy, P. Huff, C. Reynolds, S. Wilson, K. Hawkins; 4th row, L. to R.: C. Buckner, K. Vineyard, K. Blair, S. Forehand, J. Ashley, T. Lynch, C. Beth, M. Zastudil, L. Tucker; 5th row, L. to R.: S. Johnson, S. Forehand, J. Dolezalek, S. Douglas. U.I.L. 1st row, L. to R.: J. Wade-Sponsor, M. Davis-Sponsor, C. Lorentz, Y. Wilhelm, T. Shaw, L. Childress, M. Tillertt, A. Arterbury, M. Arrington. T. Murley, M. Tooley-Sponsor, D. Nance-Sponsor; 2nd row, L. to R.: L. Tucker, M. Weatherley, W. Billups, D. Holland, B. Wright, P. Brown, H. Owen; 3rd row, L. to R.: M. Williams, J. Buckner, T. Morris, G. Lay, J. Dolezalek, L. Allen. Not pictured: D. Holland. 19 FFA 1st row 1. to R W. Smith-Spon. C. Huftine? . K Noe. J Holloway, C. Cameron. T Murlcy, R. Redden. IV. Stover-Spon. 2nd row C. Smith, S. McTee. R. Wilson, C. Hodge . S. Burk, B. Moshy. T. Giles, J. Ratcliff. J. Chittv, M. Smith, D. Denton, T. Gipson, M. Domingos 3rd row S. Alv, J. Aiken, J. Sprowl. B. Hi , S. Williamson, B. Flatt. D. Flanery. H. Adams. V. Myer. J. Hammons, R. Echols, D. Edwards. 4th row F. Hickson C. Hakcr, K Alexander. S. Holloway, M Wolfe, .4. Bailey. L. Brookshire, B McCasland. I. Rowell T. Derrick J. Linkswiler. 5th row J. Owenhy, M. Grisolia, T. Alexander, J. Walsh. C. Moshy, B Moffett, S. Chandler. G. Lay. A. Williams. B. Stacks. . Gipson. A. Blanton R Trevino, R. Yost. T. Stroud Speech And Drama L. to R: D. Lynch E. Long, J. Mays. M Arrington. ). Wilhelm, L. Childress. M. Tillett, J. Wade-Spon. S. Wilson. S. Douglass, 2nd row S. Cook J. Buckner, T. Derrick, K Shaw. L. Palmer. T. Shaw, C. Lorentz. W. Billups, T. Neill, S. Batchelor. 3rd row G. Lay, M Wise. H Owen. D. Willoughby. M. Riggins, M. Pittman. D. Lewis, C. Grisolia. W. Smith, K. Alexander, 4th row T. Alexander. C. Buckner. P. Brown. J. Walsh, T. Wagner, S. Gipson 20 1st row L. to R: Lt. D. Lynch, Lt. K. Blair. Capt. L. Childress, 1st Lt. M. Weatherley. 2nd row L. Murphy, C. Dodson, C. Reynolds, D. Rhea. C. Beth, M. Wise. P. Huff, 5. Wilson, M. Zastudill, 3rd row K. Mitchell-Spon. S. Douglas, A. Ritchie, L. Evans, 5. Cook, M. Apsey, T. Mix. D. Willoughby, M. Halliburton. W. Billups, T. Lynch. D. Smith, D. Wall FEATURE TWIRLER S. Stewart 21 The Proud New 1st row L. Allen, T. Bodecker, M. Ferguson, D. Holland, T. Murley, L. Childress, 2nd row, M. Williams, L. Sloan, J. Renee, D. McMahan, D. Miller, J. Denton, L. Spradling, 3rd row, B. Burk, D. Lewis, M. Weatherly, S. Irish, A. Guinn, T. Lam son, J. Atkins, T. Lamson, B. Wright, D. Holland, J. Dolezalek, T. Morris, S. Ashford, 5th row, P. Pittman, S. Conner, C. Grisolia, C. Wright, T. Honor Band L. to R: L. Allen- 4A All-Region Band, North Texas Honor Band, qualifier to state solo contes; flute. L. Childress-4A All-Region Band, North Texas Honor Band; D. Bengtson, 4A All-Region Band, North Texas Honor Band, qualifier to state solo meet; trumpet; M. Williams-4A All Region Band, North Texas Honor Band, Division I rating U.l.L. regional solo contest; clarinet; J. Dolezalek-North Texas Honor Band: trumpet; Not Pictured; M. Weatherley-North Texas Honor Band; Bass Clarinet. Tradition VAHS VARSITY CHEERLEADERS This year Varsity Cheerleaders planned more and more fun skits for our annual Friday Pep Rallies. They kept our spirits high and decorated our cars and halls with shoe polish, signs, and streamers! Three cheers for these girls — R. Redden-Head, Sr.; L. Blanton Jackson, Sr.; M. Tillett, Sr.; K. Loftice, Jr.; D. Wesson-Mascot, Sr.; J. Wesson, Soph.; C. Wright, Soph.; T. Murley, Soph. 23 Sonya Batchelor Tina Strong Michelle Wolfe 24 VARSITY FOOTBALL Top Row; L. to R: M. Weatherley, D. Boyd, B. Brown, J. Sprowl, A. Blanton, J. Walsh, R. Redden, M. McDaniel, Middle Row: T. Carden. R. Hodjatnejjad-Mgr.. M. McCollum, K Minchev. C. Buckner, J. Holloway. T. Murley, A Arterhury, B Jones, Sitting: T Bengston, C. Haker, D. Bengtson. B. Moffett, P Hickson. P. Slaughter. S. Aly. S. Campbell-Mgr. Not Pictured: E. Cate, C. Huffhines. S. McTee (Moved up from JV). PANTHER COACHES L. to R ■ B. Jones, D. Boyd, M. McDaniel-Head Coach, M. Weather ley, T. Carden. 26 Jason Sprowl, Jr. Scooter Aly. Jr. 27 28 Tad Murley. Sr Billy Moffett, Sr Buck Brown, Ft. 29 11 Potts boro Lost 34- t Farmersville Lost 7-44 S S Won 20-12 Anna Won 26 IS White wright Won 29 ? Howe Won 27-21 Tom Bean Won 42 0 ALL-DISTRICT First Team Defense Curtis Buckner-Secondary Jamer Walsh-Lineman Jim Holloway-Linebacker Second Team Offense Derek Bengtson-Quarterback Curtis Buckner-Running Back Andre Blanton-Receiver 11 m a r M i cA.Tj 't o Honorable Mention Rex Redden-Center 30 JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL Top Row; L. to R T. Carden, D. Boyd, M. Weatherley, B. Flatt, J. Wilson, S. Chandler, E. Cate, R. Wilson, S. McTee. B. McCasland, S. Williamson, B. Wilson, M. McDaniel; Bottom Row; L. to R ; D. Denton, J. Spencer, J. Spencer, C. Huffines, C. Cutherie, B. Moshy, B. Shelby, B. Jones. PANTHERS Kneeling: C. Buckner, mgr., A. Arterbury, S. Murphy, C. Haker, P Hickson, D. Benglson, Standing:. Walsh, mgr., S. Campbell, S. McTee, M. Arterbury, J. Holloway, C. Of fill, Coach Weather- Although the Varsity Boys are a young team, they had some excellent leadership from their three seniors: Sean Murphy, Jim Holloway, and Mike Arterbury. Mike Arterbury fought with knee injuries all season but never gave up. This shows just what kind of boys are on the team. They all have guts, and they had a memorable season. ALL DISTRICT Second Team: Jim Holloway honorable mention Mike Arterbury LADY PANTHERS The Varsity Girls' season was made up of fun, success, and excitement. Early in the season, they won three trophies in tournament action as they won consolation in the ’Frisco Tournament, third in the Whitewright Tournament, and second in the Leonard Holiday Tournament. The girls maintained an unblemished record of 14-0 in order to receive, without a doubt, the title of District Champs. They played Celina in Bi-District action, which was held in Denton, and again came out victorious, 87-53. However, they were defeated in Area Action and finished the season at 25-6. ALL DISTRICT First team: Laci Palmer Wendy Smith Second team: Mary Arrington Honorable mention: Darlene Wesson Melissa Ferguson Coach of the Year: J'Lynn Johnston Kneeling: R Buckner, ]. Wesson; Silting: D. Wesson, M. Arrington. L. Palmer; Standing: W. Smith, L. Childress. L. Ruiz, C. Cameron. K. Lohice, M. Ferguson; Not pictured: L. Minchey Kneeling: C. Smith. D. Denton, H. Gonzales, J. Irish, M. Smith, K. Day; Standing: B. Flatt, J. Cooper, R. Wilson. T. Gibson, J. Buckner, B. Wright. Coach Jones JUNIOR Kneeling: J. Wesson, L. Minchey, S. Batchelor, S. Holloway, H. Owens, T. Morris; Standing: R Aly, Mgr., M. Halliburton, B. Burk, T. Hix, M. Williams. J. Ashley, S. Forehand, Coach McDaniel Bottom Row: L to R K. Minchey, S. Williamson, G. Guthrie, E. Cate; Middle Row: L to R- R. Redden, C. Buckner, J. Buckner, H. Gonzales; Back Row: P. Hickson Not pictured: 5. Murphy 36 Bottom Row: L to R- T. Murley, L. Minchey, D. Wesson, W. Smith, K. Loftice. M. Tillett, L. Palmer; Middle Row: L to R - B. Burk, W. Billups, L. Ruiz, S. Forehand, R. Buckner; Back Row: L to R- T. Morris, C. Cameron, H. Owen, T. Hix, R. Aly 37 The girls tennis team finished second over all in the Whitesboro tournament this year. The individual standings were: Laci Wendy-lst; Michelle Rebec-ca-4th; Tina-4th; Justin-4th; Brandt John-4th. Laci Wendy, Rebecca Michelle, and Justin advanced to regional after the district competition. District standings were: Laci Wendy-lst; Rebecca Michelle-2nd; John Brandt-3rd; Justin-lst The 1984 baseball season was in full swing with the VAHS Panthers off to a good start. The Panthers are 5-0 in district play and 7-7 overall. The Panthers have been in several close games losing three games by one run and one game by two runs. Front Row. L. to R.: G. Lay, C. Haker, J. Spencer, T. Beard, D. Bengtson. T. Bengtson, D. Denton, H. Gonzales; Second Row; L. to R.: S. Campbell, K. Day, J. Spencer, R. Wilson, J. Cooper, B. Wilson. M. Smith, M. Domingos; Top Row, L. to, R.: C. Offill, J. Sprowl, S. McTee, J. Holloway, R. Hurst, Coach Carden. 40 1984-84 HOMECOMING QUEEN NOMINEES MELANIE TILLETT-NOMINEE HOMECOMING QUEEN DEVERA LYNCH 44 ROXANN REDDEN-NOMINEE - On October 14, 1984, Van Alstyne played their homecoming game against Anna. During the halftime ceremonies Senior DeVera Lynch was crowned 1983-84 Homecoming Queen by last year's queen, Retha Sullivan. Other nominees were Roxann Redden and Melanie Tillett, Seniors. The official homecoming car was driven by Damon Salmon of Van Alstyne. The Panthers won the homecoming game 26-18; the first homecoming won in 10 years. 45 Seniors Win Crown Representing the senior class of 1984, Tracy Alexander and Louella Bailey were crowned Fall Festival King and Queen on October 18, 1983. The junior class came in second place in money earned followed by the freshman and sophomore classes. Pictured below left: Heralders for the Festival's ceremonies were seniors Jim Holloway and Rex Redden. Pictured below right: Meredith Key and Ben Anderson participated in the ceremony as crown bearers. 46 Displaying Our Talents . . . Our talent show was full of exciting, entertaining acts. We enjoyed many musical pieces on piano, guitar, and singing. Other contributors consisted of plays, and baton twirling routines, among others. This year's talent show was a big success! 49 _ Dressing The Part The dress-up days this year were exciting and full of many surprises. This year's winners of the Halloween Dress-up were: Most Original-Jelly Bean Bags Diana Wall Robin Aly Most Traditional-Vampire Wendy Smith Most Contemporary-Punk Curtis Buckner Most Scariest-Witch Mary Arrington Other dress-up days were tie day, fifties day, twin day, bandana day, and sunglass day. 50 LOY LAKE In the Loy Lake exhibit show this year there were many blue ribbon winners. In clothing it was B. Hix, S. Wilson, R. Buckner, R. Aly, and J. Ashley. In the food exhibit it was M. Weatherley, S. Douglas, S. Wilson, C. Wright, B. Hix, L. Murphy, J. Dolezalek, R. Wilcox; also in the crafts, J. Sprowl won reserve champion and J. Ashley won a blue ribbon. In the needlework exhibit it was P. Huff, M. Weatherley, S. Forehand, L. Murphy, C. Reynolds, and C. Wright. Kneeling L. to R.: S. Douglas, J. Dolezalek, L. Murphy, C. Reynolds, P. Huff. S. Forehand, S. Wilson. Standing: C. Wright, L. Spradling. R. Aly, J. Sprowl, R. Buckner, J. Ashley, M. Weatherley. In the Animal Exhibit Show at Loy Lake this year there were many participants. In the Heifer show R. Wilson won Grand Champion and M. Wolfe took Reserve Champion Angus Heifer. K. Noe won Champion Dairy Heifer and Dairy Showmanship. C. Huffhines took 2nd in Angus Heifer and 3rd overall in beef showmanship. B. Flatt was placed 7th in Charolais and D. Flanery placed 5th in Hereford heifer. S. Burk was 4th in Holstein heifer. C. Smith and A. Williams placed 5th in Simmental and Brahman. In the Steer competition D. Denton was 7th in Class I, C. Cameron was 4th in Class X, R. Wilson placed 2nd in Class VII. C. Cameron, R. Wilson, and A. Williams made the premium sale. J. Sprowl took a blue ribbon in the Yorkshire. C. Hodges place 3rd with her lamb. Sitting L. to R: ]. Sprowl, C. Huffhines, R. Wilson: Standing: D. Flanery, C. Cameron, K. Noe, S. McTee, S. Chandler, J. Rowell. 52 FFA IN ACTION 53 The dances this year were full of excitement, fun, and laughter. The Sadie Hawkins Valentine dance and Homecoming dance were both sponsored by the Student Council. They provided refreshments and music. Those helping with the music were Curtis Buckner and Chet Peeples. Van Alstyne Dances Are Moving .... 55 Texts! , people would exclaim, amazed when I told them I was going to America for a year as an exchange student. For most Australian this news would conjure up visions of a place either like the tumbleweed plains of John Wayne westerns, like the Eweing family's ranches of 'Dallas' or maybe something in between When I finally did arrive in Van Alstyne, I could see it wasn t at all like the traditional images of Texas. but neither can 1 describe my many impressions o Van Alstyne, and my stay, in a few short paragraphs. Van Alstyne, to an Australian city-lover, comes as something of a shock. At first nearly everyone seems to have a pick-up ' for as we say a 'utility ), a pair of western boors on their feet, a western hat on their head and absolutely everyone seems to live with an enormous buckle around their waist!! However, in time I became aware of a more realistic picture of Van Alstyne, a small country town where you still have the old stepped-up sidewalks, the weatherboard houses built when Van Alstyne was just beginning, and it is also a town where community’ feeling turns out to make a success; such occasions as the Fall Festii’al. Coming from a big city. I think it was this community feeling that struck me the most, as it was a new experience for me to see so many turn up to the Friday night football game, and the school play. School too was very different to what I was used to. Overall it seemed stricter. Although we have to ivear school uniforms and Jo formal state exams, to a lj and lazy 'Aussie ' school in Texas eemeJ stricter mainlyr because school hours were longer and more strictly monitored — you haw I1 hours more school, and ? an hour less time for lun h every day!!! There are many, many differences and similarities between Australia and Texas I found during my stay, but this would take much more room than is available to me. Instead I think it is more important to give my thank to everyone who welcomed me in Van Alstyne. and I sincerely hope that the exchange program continues. Elisha Long Sydney Australia Mrs. Fran Truman. Sponsor and Elisha Long, Foriegn Exchange Student. Andy Arterhury — 2nd Persuasive Speaking. District: Holly Owen — 3rd Prose Interpretation. District: Not pictured: Patricia Brown — 1st Spelling. District. Deborah Lewis — 2nd Spelling, District. All advanced to Regional Competition at Tarjeton State University. Patricia Brown — 1st Spelling, Regional; advanced to State Competition at Austin and placed 2nd. 56 BAND BANQUET This years Band Banquet was held on May 11, 1984 at the V.A.H.S. Student Center. Many Awards were given to the hand students at V.A.H.S. Such Awards include: Directors Awards- D. McMahan, M. Ferguson; Best Musicians- D. Bengston, L. Allen; 7th. M. Allen, 6th. C. Conner; Most Improved Musician- C. Wright, 6th. N. Bodecker, 7th. T. Shearer, John Philip Sousa Award- L. Childress m OUTSTANDING LINEMAN AND BACK TANTHERETTE James Walsh Melanie Tilletl Curtis Buckn. : QUARTERBACK CLUB OUTSTANDING PLAYER Curtis Buckner SPOR TS BANQUET The Van Alstyne High School All Sports Banquet was held May 14, 1984, at 7p.m. French's Catering Service, Sherman, served the meal. After dinner Coach John Clark, Athletic Director of Plano I. S. D. spoke for the audience of athletes, parents, and invited quests. The following atheletes were then presented awards: SCHOLASTIC A WARD Todd Bent sort Mary Arrington 60 1983-84 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM The lunior-Senior Prom was held at the Marriott Hotel in Addison on Saturday, April 28, 1984. Guest speaker was former Teacher Principal John Partin. Joe Folger from Eagle-97 brought the entertainment. Thanks to the Junior Class for having such a wonderful and successful prom for the Senior Class of 1984. 61 1983-84 AWARDS ASSEMBLY SUBJECT HONOR AWARDS: Agriculture: Kim Noe Band: Laura Childress Business: Roxanne Redden Typing: Michelle Weatherley Biology: Andy Arterbury Science: Brandt Wright Drama: Mary Arrington, Melanie Tillett, Laura Childress, Tracey Shaw, Melinda Riggins, Yvette Wilhem English: Melanie Tillett Homemaking: Robin Aly Mathematics: Melanie Tillett Social Studies: Wendy Smith Voc. Coop: Jimmy Ratcliff Spanish: Andy Arterbury ATTENDANCE AWARDS-Robin Aly, Danny Denton, Jamie Dolezalek, Shelly Wilson, Stacy Burk, Shane Chandler, Doug Flanery, Tammy Murley, La-Tonya Murphy, Charlotte Reynolds, Lisa Spradling, Stacey Williamson, Chris Grisolia, Deborah Lewis, DeVera Lynch, Tad Murley. SCHOLARSHIP MEDALS-Laura Allen, Jamie Dolezalek, Michelle Williams, Brandt Wright, Andy Arterbury, Stacy Burk, Scott Campbell, Cassandra Dodson, Debra Holland, Scott, McTee, Laura Minchey, Danny, Scalf, Michelle Weatherley, Candace Wright, Ray Echols, Katrina Hawkins, Chris Offill, Chet Peeples, Veronica Sloan, Mary Arrington, Todd Bengtson, Deborah Lewis, Michael McKeighan, Laci Palmer, Wendy Smith, Melanie Tillett. 62 TYPING 1- A AVERAGE Monica Carl Tommy Lamson Lisa Tucker Stephanie Cook Katrina Hawkins BEST ALL-AROUND AWARDS: Freshman- Brand t Wright Rebecca Buckner Sophomore-Andy Ar ter bury Candace Wright Junior- Kevin Minchery Kim Loftice Senior- Rex Redden Mary Arrington TYPING I-ALL A s (5 Six Weeks) Lara Allen Christy Slaughter Michelle Weatherley Cnndace Wright Wendy Billups Danny Sea If Veronica Sloan TYPING II All A 's-Patricia Brown A Average-Lisa Evans WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE WORLD Vo.. FAVORITE GROUP OR SINGER ROCK 1. VAN HALEN 2. JOURNEY XX 64 COUNTRY 1. GEORGE STRAIT 2. ALABAMA CLASS OFFICERS AND SPONSORS SENIOR CLASS OF 1984 1st row, I. to r: M. Arrington, M. Tillett, W. Smith, T. Bengtson, L. Palmer, P. Brown, L. Childress, C. Slaughter, M. Arterbury, R. Redden, 2nd row: J. Ratcliff, M. Crisolia. K. Vineyard. D. Lynch. B. Moffett. K. Blair. R. Hodjattnejjad. P. Hickson, L. Bailey. J. Atkins, 3rd row. M. Carl, D. Lewis, J. Mays, K. Vineyard, C. Lorentz, L. Blanton, M. Riggins, D. Wesson. S. Murphy. V. Murphy, 4th row: T.Murley, R. Redden, T. Shaw, K. Shaw, Y. Wilhelm, J. Jay, C. Mosby, C. Buckner, McKeighan, Y. Myer, 5th row: J. Holloway, C. Cameron, Jr Gipson, T. Kindle. T. Alexander, J. Ownbey, J. Walsh. Valedictorian CVass Colors Mary Royal Blue Sc White Arrington Class Flower White Rose Class Songs Up Where We Belong Do You Know Where Your Going To? The Best Was Yet To Come Class Motto Everything is within Salutatorian your reach if you only Melanie believe in yourself. Tillett Guest Speaker James Carter Class Ushers P. Slaughter J. Sprowl C. Of fill C. Peeples C. Tate K. Loftice G. Myers S. Cook C. Cameron V. Sloan Class Mothers P. Barton R. Bengtson J. Blair T. McDonald P. Cameron B. Childress C. Likely L. McCrary L. Myer J. Redden L. Samuel R Tillett L. Wesson G Wilhelm 67 Tracey Alexander Mary Arrington Mike Arterbury Kristi Blair LaTonya Blanton Patricia Brown Jennifer Atkins Louella Bailey Todd Bengtson Laura Childress Jim Chitty Matt Crisolia Curtis Buckner Craig Cameron Monica Carl Pam Hickson Reza Hodjatnejjad Jim Holloway Jeffrey Jay Deborah Lewis Cindy Loren tz DeVera Lynch Janine Mays Michael McKeighan Billy Moffett Clay Mosby Tad Murley Sean Murphy Veronica Murphy Yvonne Myer Jeff Ownbey Laci Palmer Jimmy Ratcliff Rex Redden Roxann Redden Melinda Riggins Kelly Shaw Tracey Shaw Christi Slaughter Wendy Smith Melanie Tillett Karla Vineyard Kathy Vineyard James Walsh Darlene Wesson t---------- Noel It Yvette Wilhelm Tracy E Alexander. Fball 1; Bkt. ball 1; Fall Fest. King 4; Sci. Club 2,3; Drama Club 4; FFA 1-4; Co-op Club 4. Mary Jean Arrington. Bktball 1-4; Hon. Ment. 3, 2nd Team All-Dist. 4; NHS 2-4, Sec. 4; FHA 1-4, Awd. 3, V.P. 3, Pres. 4; Drama Club 4, V.P., UIL 1 Act Play; Merit Awd. 1-4, Most Likely to Succeed 4; Annual Staff 3,4; Class pres. 1,2, V.P. 4. Michael H. Arterbury. Bktball 1-4, Hon. Men. 4, Team Capt. 4; NHS 2-4; Class Pres. 4; Most Popular 4, Best All Around 4; FFA 1,2; FHA 2,4; Track 2,3; Fball 1,2; Who's Who 3. Jennifer Deneen Atkins. Band 2-4; Co-op 3,4, Sec. 4; Lib. Aid 4. Louella Bailey. Sci. Club 1,2; Bktball 1; Track 1,2; FHA 1-3; Co-op Club 3-4, Treas. 4; Fall Fest. Queen 4. Todd David Bengtson. Band 1; NHS 1-4, V.P. 3; Student Council 1-4, Treas. 4; Sci. Club 1-3, V.P. 3; Fball 1-4, All-Dist. Hon. Men. 3; Bball 1-4; Best All Around Boy 1; Who's Who 3; Busi., Typ., Acct. Awds. 3. Kristi Renee Blair. NHS 2-4; Drill Team 1-4, Capt. 3, SR. Lt. 4; Bktball 1-3; Track 1-2; FHA 1-4; Class Usher 3, Treas. 2; Miss Pantherette 1; Most Attractive 4; Best All Around Girl 1; FFA Sweetheart 4; Who's Who 4; Merit Awd. 1. LaTonya Denise Blanton. Drill Team 2,3, 1st Lt. 3; Miss Pantherette 2; Track 1-3; NHS 3,4; Cheerleader 4; Lib. Aide 4; FHA 1-3; VICA Club 3,4; Bktball 2. Patricia Ann Brown (Trish). NHS 2-4; Sci. Club 1,2; Drama Club 2,4; Bktball 1; Track 1; Annual Staff 1; FHA 1,2; Drill Team 1,3; UIL Spelling; 1,2,4; UIL Drama 2. Danny C. Buckner. Jr. Student Council 1-4, V.P. 4; Fball 1-4, Hon. Men. Def. Back 2, 2nd Team Run Back 3,4,2nd Team Def. Back 3,1st Team Def. Back 4, Team Capt. 4; Track 1-4, Reg. Fin. Long Jump 1,2; 3rd Long Jump 3; Reg. Fin. 4x100 relay 2,3, Reg. Champ. 3, State Runner 3; Bktball Mgr. 4; Mr. VAHS 4; Most Attractive 4; Pep Club Beau 4; Outstanding Back Awd 4. Porter Craig Cameron. Fball 1,2,4; Bball 1,4; FFA 1-4; Sec. 4; Co-op 3. Laura Ann Childress. Drill Team 1-4, Lt. 3, Capt. 4; NHS 2-4, Sec. 3; Band 1-4, Pres. 4; Drama Club 3,4, Treas. 4; Bktball 1-4, Track 1-3; UIL 1 Act Play 3,4; Hon. Men. All Star Cast 4; Dinner Theatre 3,4; Student Council 4; Band All-Region 4. Junior Gipson. Fball 1,2; Bktball 1,2; 2; Co-op 4; FFA 4. Matthew Anthony Luke Grisolia. Fball 1,2; Track 1,2; FFA 1-4; FHA 4; Sci. Club 1,2; Class Favorite 4. Pamela Ann Hickson. Track 1,2; Drill Team 1-3; FHA 1-3; Sci. Club 1; Fall Fest. Princess 1; Lib. Aide 4; Drama Club 1; Ele. Aide 2. Seyed Mohammad Reza Hodjatnejjad, (Reza). Trans, from Arlington; Fball Mgr. 1-4; Track Mgr. 2; Bktball Mgr. 2; Band 2; Drama 4. James Eugene Holloway. Fball 1-4; Hon. Men. 3, All Dist. 4, Team Capt. 4; Bktball 1-4, 2nd Team All Dist. 4; Team Capt. 4; Bball 1-4, Hon. Men. 3; Track 3; FFA 1-4, Officer 1-4; FHA 4; Most Athletic 4; Who's Who 4. Jeffrey Lynn Jay (Bird). FFA 1-4; Sci. Club 1-3; Bktball 1-3; Bball 2; Lib. aide 4. Timothy Wayne Kindle. Fball 1-3; Track 1,2; FFA 1-4; Co-op 4, V.P. 4. 73 Deborah Diann Lewis. NHS 4; Sci. Club 3; Drama Club 4; Band 2-4; Lib. Aide 2; Class Favorite 2; UIL Spelling 2-4, Reg. Qual. 4; Who's Who 3. Cindy Lorentz. Pep Club 1-3; FCA 1,2; UIL 1 Act Play 4; Drama Club 4; FHA 4; Girls Glee 2, Sec. 2; Sr. Play 4. DeVera Lynch. Drill Team 1-4, Lt. 4; FHA 1,3,4; Lib. Aide 4; Ele. Aide 3; Drama Club 4; Sci. Club 1,2; Homecoming Queen 4; Scholor. Awd. 3. Janine Rhone'e Mays. Band 1,2, Rep. 1,2; Drama Club 1-4, Pres. 4, Awd. 3, UIL 1 Act Play 2,3, Din. Theater 3,4, Sr. Play 4; Who's Who 3. William H. Moffett. FFA 1-4; Fball 1-4. Tad Allen Murley. NHS 2-4; Student Council 2-4; Sci. Club 1-3; Treas. 2; Fball 1-4; FFA 1-4, Pres. 2,3, Sent. 4; Dist. Treas. 4, Dist. Rep. 3, Ag. Awd, 2; UIL Sci. 1-4; Spelling 2,3; Bball 1-3; Who's Who 3; Acct. Merit Awd. 1,2. Veronica Ann Murphy. VICA Club 3,4, Local, Dist., State Awd. 4; FHA 1-3; Sci. Club 1; Drill Team Mgr. 3; Track Mgr. 2. Yvonne Myer. Trans, from Plano; FFA 2-4; Band 1; Co-op 4. Jeffrey Lynn Ownbey (Knot). Sci. Club 1-3; FFA 1-4; Most Unpredictable 4; Co-op 4. Laci Jen ice Palmer. NHS 2-4; Student Council 2-4; Sec. 3,4; Best All Around 4; Class Treas. 1; Sec. 2; Track 1-4; Reg. Qual. 1,2; Awd. 1,2; Bktball 1-4, Hon. Men. 2, 1st Team All Dist. 4; All Area 4, 1st Team Reg. 4; Tennis 1-4; Reg. Qual. 1-3, Awd. 2,3; Sci. Club 1-3 Sec. 2,3; Merit Awd. 1-4. Jimmy Lee Ratcliff. FFA 1,2; Co-op 4; VICA 3,4. Rex Douglas Redden. Student Council 1-4, Pari. 3, Pres. 4; NHS 2-4, Pres. 4; FFA 1-4, Sen. 3, Rep. 4; Fball 1-4, Hon. Men. Center 3,4, Capt. 4; Track 4; Class Fav. 1,2, Treas. 3; Best All Around 3; Fall Fest. Prince 3; Herald 4; Most Likely to Succeed 4; Friendliest 4. Roxann Paulette Redden. NHS 2-4; Student Council 3,4; Sci. Club 1,2; Bktball 1-3; Tennis 3; Merit Awd. 1,3; Cheerleader 1-4; Head 4; Homecoming Nom. 4. Melinda Ann Riggins. Student Council2-4; NHS 2-4; Cheerleader 2,3; Homecoming Nom. 3; FHA 1-3; FCA 1; UIL 1 Act Play 3,4, Dinner Theater 3,4; Drama Club 3,4; Who's Who 3; Merit Awd. 3. Tracey Lynn Shaw. FHA 4; Drama Club 3,4, UIL 1 Act Play 4, Din. Theater 4; French Club 2; Art Club 3; Pep Club 1-3; Campus Life 3; Most Unpredictable 4. Christy Slaughter. Drill Team 1,3; FHA 1,2. Wendy Michelle Smith. NHS 1-4, Sec. 2; Student Council 2-4; Bktball 1-4, 1st Team All Dist. 3,4, All Area 3, Area 3; Track 1-4; Tennis 1-4; Reg. Qual. 1-3, Awd. 2,3; Most Athletic 4; Merit Awd. 1-4; All Around Girl 2; FHA 1-4; Sci. Club 1-3; Treas. 2,3. Melanie Rachel Tillett. Cheerleader 1-4; Student Council 1-4, Rep. 2,4; NHS 2-4; Merit Awd. 1-4; Track 1-4, Reg. Qual. 3; Class V.P. 1, Treas. 4, Fab. 1; Fall Fest. Princess 2; Homecoming Nom. 4; FHA 1-4; Busi. Awd. 3; Drama 4; Class Usher 3; Most Popular 4. Karla Sue Vineyard. Student Council 4; Rotary Club Student 4; Cheerleader 3; Annual Staff 1-4, Asst. Editor 3; Editor 4; Track 1,2; Bktball 1; FHA 1-4; Lib. Aide 4; Drill Team 2; Miss First 4. Kathy Sue Vineyard. FHA 1-4; Sci. Club 1,2; Bktball 1; Track 1; Drill Team 2; Cheerleader 3. James Walsh. Fball 1-4, Team Capt. 4, All Dist. 4, Hon. Men. 1-3; FFA 1-4; Track 1-3, Mgr. 4; Merit Awd. 1-3; Mr. Flirt 4; FHA 4; Drama Club 4. Patricia Darlene Wesson. NHS 3,4; Class Sec. 3,4; Mascot 2,4; Class Fav. 3; Scholar. Awd. 1; Fball Sweetheart 4; Miss VAHS 4; Most Friendly 4; Hon. Men. Bktball 3,4; Bktball 1-4; Band 1; Sci. Club 1-3; FHA 4. Noelle Yvette Wilhelm. Band 1-3; Most Outstanding 3; FHA 1,4; Sci. Club 1; Drama Club 4, Sec. 4, 1 Act Play 4, Hon. Men. All Star Cast 4; Dinner Theater 4, Sr. Play 4. 74 FRIENDLIEST Darlene Wesson Rex Redden MOST UNPREDICTABLE Tracey Shaw Jeff Owen bey BEST ALL AROUND Laci Palmer Mike Arterbury MR. MISS FLIRT Karla Vineyard James Walsh 75 SENIOR FAVORITES Melanie Tillett Mike Arterbury MOST ATTRACTIVE Kristi Blair Curtis Buckner MOST ATHLETIC Wendy Smith Jim Holloway MOST LIKEL V TO SUCCEED Mary Arrington Rex Redden 76 CLASS AND Back row, L. to R.: Art Olson, Sponsor; Kathy Mitchell, Sponsor; Marc McDaniel, Sponsor. Middle row: Chet Peeples Vjce-President; Marilyn Davis, Sponsor; Pete. Sh ugh ter. President. Sitting: Kim Loft ice, Secretary; Veronica% Sloan, Treasurer. Pfc? Herb Adam Scooter Aly Tony Beard Andre Blanton Clenda Cook Stephanie Cook Ray Echols Lisa Evans Stasha Forehand Chris Grisolia Jerry Hammons Katrina Hawkins Melanie Hynds Sandra Johnson Guy Lambert Kim Loft ice Kevin Minchey Angela Moore Greta Myers Trade Neill Kim Noe Chris Offill Chet Peeples 83 Missy Pittman David Roger Eric Salmon Pete Slaughter Veronica Sloan Vonna Smith Tim Spice Ja on Sprowl Tom Stroud Clay Tate Jamie Trammell Sandra Triveno Lisa Tucker Tammy Wagener Rusty Wilcox Dede Willoughby Back row, L. to R.: Andy Arterbyry, TredK sujpi; Mike Weatherly,- Sponsor; Lyrttie Johnston, Sponsor. Front %w: Mevy- Too-' ley. Sponsor; Tammy Murlqy, Secretary;v Craig Huffhines, President; Jody Wesson, Vice-President. Not pictured: Wayn Smith, Sponsor ; Jill Aikens Kenny Alexander Michelle Apsey Andy A ter bury Alex Bailey Cathi Beth Wendy Billups Lee Brookshire Stacy Burk Scott Campbell Eddie Cate Shane Chandler Tina Davidson Jeralyn Denney Cassandra Dodson Melissa Ferguson Doug Flanery Harold Gonzales Amy Guinn Graham Guthrie Chuck Haker Misty Halliburton Paul Hickson Brandie Hix Terri Hix Crystal Hodges Pam Huff Craig Huffhines Belinda Ketner Tommy Lamson 89 Greg Lay Kelly Madole Brian McCasland Michael McCollum Leigh McTee Scott McTee Laura Minchey LaTonya Murphy Tammy Mur ley Charlotte Reynolds Debbie Rhea Audra Ritchie Jody Rowell Danny Sea If Dyann Smith Jason Spencer Jeff Spencer Paul Spice Lisa Sp rad ling Brandon Stacks H A it ; A Christine Stephens Jay Stephens Loraine Stephens Sharie Stewart Lisa Thomas Michelle Weatherley Jody Wesson Aaron Williams Stacy Williamson Candace Wright )0 91 92 Batk row, L. to R.: Brandt Wright, President; Jan Haddock, Sponsor Wes StovJr, Sponsor. Middle Row: Brenda? Bonner, Sponsot; Rebecca Buckner, Vice-President; Bobby Jones, Sponsor. Kneeling: Shannon Forehand, Secfetatf Buck Brown, Treasurer. Lara Allen Robin Aly Jill Ashley Sonya Batchelor Donna Beck Derek Bengston Buck Brown Justin Buckner Rebecca Buckner Becky Burk Tammy Coleman Jay Cooper Lisa Davidson Kevin Day Danny Denton Judy Denton Terry Derrick Jamie Dolezalek Mike Domingos Shelley Douglass Dane Edwards Dean Evans Bradley Flatt Shanna Forehand Timmy Gipson Ginger Hill Kelly Hix Sherri Holloway John Irish Donna Illingworth 95 Jeffrey Linkswiler Tammy Lynch Darla Miller Tena Morris Bo Mosby Holly Owen Billy Shelby Charles Smith Mike Smith Tina Strong Brian Thur Randy Trevino Christie Trout Sonya Umphress Diana Wall Billy Wilson John Wilson Rodney Wilson Shelly Wilson Michelle Williams Marla Wise Kris Wolcott Michelle Wolfe Brandt Wright Shelly Wright Richard Yost Mandy Zastudil )6 98 7TH AND 8TH GRADE FOOTBALL B Row: R. Williams, C. Stephens, F. Ritchie, J. Watson, K. Walsh. S. Derrick, J. McTee, M. O'Brien; M. Row: D. McBee, S. Trammell, J. Gardner, R. Halliburton, D. Campbell, C. Pitts, R. McCabe. C. Cate; F. Row: G. Brown, R. Mullican, G. Bacheers, R. Stephens. J. Douglass, B. Rodd, T. Of fill. Coach Tom Carden B. Row: Coach Tom Carden, G. Doggett, J. Dolezalek, D. Wygal. J. Vensel, S. Irish, J. Carl; M. Row: B. Cantrell, G. Akins, M. Cate, M. O Toole, K. Blair, C. Phelan. G. Shelby; F. Row: R. Cayce, C. Huffines, V. Linkswiler, E. Miller, M. Crawford, Coach D. Boyd JR. HIGH CHEERLEADERS 7TH AND 8TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL Front Row: (1 to r) Raymond Williams. Daniel McBee. Richard McCabe. Carey Pitts, Doug Campbell. Shea Trammell Tommy Of till. Thomas Brown. Robert Stevens. Back Row: (I to r) Chet Stevens. Farrel Ritchie. John Watson. Coach Boyd, Keith Walsh, Jason McTee. Richie Haliburton, James Gardener. Front Row: (I to r) Richard Cayce, Vance Linkswiler. Jared Sprowl. David Small, Chad Fiuffhines. Darrell Huddleston. Back Row: (I to r) Keith Blair, Michael O'Toole. Stephen Irish. Coach Carter, Jason Vencel, Ray Sims Maurice Cate. 102 7TH AND 8TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL Front Row: (I to r) Susan Scalf, Andrea Swint, Mary Allen, April McCollum, Darrell Holland, Bobby Sue Larue, Shannon Payne. Back Row: (I to r) Robin Reynold, Sharon Wygal, Raquel Wolfe, Rhonda Couard, Coach Johnston, Shannon Moore, Robin Beaumont, Tina Harrison, June Barton. Front Row: (I to r) Cathy O'Cain, Stacie Ashford, Pam Pittman, Laura Sloan, Jennifer Likely. Back Row: (1 to r) Dianna Coyle, Becky Bannister, Shannon Exley, Synthia Hammons, Karen Brown, Tammy Bodeker, Coach Johnston. Seventh Grade Track Front Row L. to R.: T. Of fill, B. Rodd, R. Halliburton, B. Campbell, S. Trammell, T. Brown, J. Gardner, Top Row: Coach Boyd, 5. Garner, J. McTee, J. Watson, K. Walsh, F. Richie, R. Williams. Front Row L. to R.: T. Shearer, A. McCollum, A. Swint, M. Allen, S. Sealf, R. Wolfe, 5. Payne. R. Beaumont, Top Row: T. Harrison, 5. Moore, M. Ashley. J. Mora, R. Gouard, S. Wygal, R. Reynolds, J. Barton. 104 Eighth Grade Track From L. to R : R. Cayce, G. Akins, S. Irish, J. Vensel, R. Sims, M. Cates. 5. Huffhines. Front row from L. to ?.. J. Likely, S. Ashford, M. Boddie, L. Sloan, P. Pittman, L McKinney, K. O'Cain. Back row. T. Bodeker. D. Coyle. B. Bannister, C. Hammons, K. Brown, S. Exley. 105 6th And 7th Grade Band MAKING NOTES 6th Grade: 1st Row bottom, L to R- Carey Connor; Robin Forehand: Twyla Hughes: Tracy Lamson,-2nd Row, L to R-Chris Weatherly: Allen Holtzman. Shannon Cannon, Valerie Miller: Patrick Williams;-3rd Row. L to R-Brent Williams. Devon Bengtson; Ryan Reed: Darrell Crawford; Neil Bodecker, not pictured Julie Bengtson. 7th Grade: L to R- James Douglas; Tracy Shearer; Laurie Mooney; Robin Reynolds; Mary Allen U.I.L. PARTICIPANTS 1st row L. to R: R. Cayce, 5. Irish, D. Huddleston, R. Sims, M. Gordon, M. O'Toole, T. Cook, T. Shearer, K. O'Caine, P. Pittman, 2nd row: A. Holzman, T. Harrison, J. Mora, D. McMahan, J. Renne, M. Centon, T. Bodecker, J. Watson, G. McMorris, 3rd row: C. Weatherly, D. Bengston, P. Williams, B. Williams, S. Connors, J. Coyle, T. Hughes, C. Cate, D. Campbell SCIENCE CL UB Officers: Mr. Whitehead-Spon., J. Sprowl, L. McKinney, C. Huffhines, K. O'Caine, B. Bannister, D. Huddleston, A. Noe, S. Smith Middle school honors bestowed In a combined awards ceremony and commencement exercise Monday. Van Alstyne Middle School cited top scholars and awarded diplomas to 60 eighth-graders. Principal David Campbell presented subject awards toa boy and a girl in each of the three middle school grade levels. The math award went to sixth-graders Devon Bengt-son and Chey Laube; John Watson and Susan Scalf. seventh grade; and Tim Lam-son and Karin Brown, eighth grade. The Science Award was presented to Allen Holtzma and Michelle Brown, sixth grade; doug Campbell and susan Scalf. seventh grade; and Ray McMorris and Tiffany Cook, eighth grade. The History Award was earned by Ryan Reed and Jeanne Coyle, sixth grade; James Gardner and Dcsi Dingman. seventh grade; and Stephen Irish and Jodi Renne. eighth grade. Language Arts Honors went to Chris Moody and Julie Batchelor, sixth grade; Colin Cate and Mary Allen, seventh grade; and Richard Cayce and Dawn McMahan, eighth grade. The Citizenship Award was presented to Neal Bodekcr and Tracy Lamson. sixth grade; Tom Brown and Tracy Shearer, seventh grade: and eighth-graders Keith Simco and Cindy Hammons. Eighth grade graduates of the class of 1984 are Patrick Aaron, Gary Akins. Stacie Ashford. Becky Bannister. Greg Beaty. Patricia Beck. Keith Blair. Michelle Boddie. Tammy Bodekcr. Dawn Bowman. Karin Brown. Joe Carl. Maurice Cate. Richard Cayce. Jerry Coleman. Stacy Conner. Tiffany Cook. Michael Corbett. Diana Coyle and Michael Crawford; Also. Melinda Denton. Glenn Doggett. Jimmy Dole-zalek. Michelle Domingos. Shannon Exley. Cindy Hammons. Laura Harrison. Shonda Howard. Darrell Huddleston. Chad Huffhines. Stephen Irish. Stephen Key. Tim Lamson. Jennifer Likely. Vance Liknswiler. Lenore McKinney. Dawn McMahan. Ray McMorris. Steven Moore and Jason Neill; Also. Amy Noe. Kathy O'Cain. Michael O'Toole. Penny Payne. Pam Pittman. Jodi Renne. Keith Simco. Ray Sims. Debbie Sims. Laura Sloan. David Small. Stephanie Smith. Jared Sprowl. Daniel Stanley. La-tricia Stephens. Amy Trox-tell. Jason Vensel. Amy Windham. Clifton Wright. Charles Wygal. 108 .Eighth Grade Prepares for High School Patrick Aaron Gary Akins Stacie Ashford Becky Bannister Greg Beaty Patricia Beck Keith Blair Michelle Boddie Tammy Bodecker Karin Brown Bryan Cantrell Joe Carl Maurice Cate Richard Cayce Stacy Conner Tiffany Cook Michael Corbett Dianne Coyle Michael Crawford Glen Doggett Jimmy Dolezalek Michele Domingos Albert Evans Matthew Gordon Cindy Hammons Laura Harrison Shonda Howard Darrell Huddleston Chad Huffhines Stephen Irish 109 Stephen Key Tim Lamson Jennifer Likely ance Linkswiler Lenore McKinney Dawn McMahan Ray McMorris Eddie Miller Steven M .x)re Amy Noe Kathy O'Cain Michael O'Toole Penny Payne Chris Phelan Pam Pittman Jodi Renne Gerald Shelby Keith Simco Debbie Sima Laura Sloan David Small Stephanie Smith Jared Sprowl Daniel Stanley Latricia Stephen s Amy Troxtell Jason Vensel Cl it ton Wright Charles Wvgal 110 7th Grade's Hanging In There Lisa Agricola Mary Allen Marcie Ashley Ctuy Bare hears June Barton Robin Beaumont Cary Brown Dinah Brown Gina Brown Tom Brown Doug Campbell Delene Carr Colin Cate Dana Davis Desi Dingman James Douglas James Gardner Michael Garrison Rhonda Gouard Richie Halliburton Tina Harrison Bobbie La Rue Daniel Me Bee Richard McCabe 111 April McCollum Jason Me Tee Shannon Moore Juli Mora Ricky Mullican Marcus O'Brien Tommy Offill Shanna Payne Carey Pitts Robin Reynolds Farrel Ritchie Brett Rodd Nayna Salmon Susan Scalf Tracy Shearer Chet Stephens Robert Stephens Andrea Swint Shea Trammell Keith Walsh John Watson Raymond Williams Raquel Wolfe Shawn Wright Sharon Wygal Anna Yost 112 6th Grade's Trying To Adjust Janet Apsey James Barton Julie Batchelor Steven Beck Devon Bengtson Julie Bengtson Neal Bodeker Michelle Brown Shannon Cannon Chris Carl Misti Cate Carey Conner Wesley Cook Curtis Corbray Jeannee Coyle Darrell Crawford Sarah Evans Dale Feazell Gale Feazell April Geer Natalie Hill Allen Holtzman Christy Huffhines Twyla Huges 113 Tracey Lam son Chey Laubc Tammy McCabe Roy Lee McClusky Jason Mervine Valerie Miller Chris Moody Kristi Moore Sara Murphy Mishelle O'Toole Mark Phelan Bracken Reece Ryan Reed Robin Ross Misty Sloan Nichole Spencer Ginger Stephens Lori Stevens Mark Stevenson Billy Thornhill Jimmy Van Lue Chris Weatherley Brent Williams Patrick Williams 114 VED ONES FOREVER PROMISE 'AND DOUBT IT NEVER! . 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Texas 75095 Men Women Saunas Jacuzzies Basketball Facility, Weight Equipment, Exercise Area Racquetball Court 482-5766 136 VAN ALSTYNE FTO read panther news in THE VAN ALSTYNE LEADER Jim Eileen D Avignon eesr WAssss- The FTO wishes to thank the officers, members, parents, and the community for their support and help through this school year. Our Family Teacher Organization will continue to dedicate itself to helping make the Van Alstyne I.S.D. the best school district anywhere. MO CXtHlU YOU HOMt ENERGY WISE SIDING Siding Trim P.O. Box 697 Paul Bed at 924-3135 137 COME WORSHIP WITH ... God has a plan for your life. The key to success is the extent that you know and follow Gods Plan. The Bible says: 1) ALL HAVE SINNED Romans 3.23 2) SIN BRINGS DEATH Romans 603 3) CHRIST DIED FOR US Romans 5.8 4) GOD'S GIFT TO YOU Romans 603 5) THIS GIFT MUST BE RECEIVED Romans K PREACHING THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING JESUS CHRIST For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. For the wages of sin is death, (separation from God). But God commendeth his love toward us. in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our lord. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the lord Jesus Christ shall be saved. Life will never be successful without a personal relationship with Jesus. The decision is yours to make. What will you do with Jesus? God's plan is for you to follow Christ. This alone will bring you happiness. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CONGRA TULA TIONS from PHILLIP'S GROCERY Claude Wanda Reeve's Cleaners QUALITY MEATS NAME BRAND GROCERIES FRIENDLY SERVICE VAN ALSTYNE HIGHWAY 5 482-5454 482-5862 VEAZEY HARDWARE VAN ALSTYNE, TEXAS 482-5433 SECURITY AUTO and CARPETS - VlNYl TRUCK REPAIR COMPLETE SERVICE (214) 482-6266 Richards Carpets HIGHWAY 75 NORTH, BOX 594 VAN ALSTYNE , TEXAS 75095 WALL TILE FLOOR TILE Jerry Ferguson P.O. Box 866 BUSIN ESS 4fl 2-6500 HOME: 48 2-61 03 RICHARD LO F T| C E , O WN E R Owner Van Alstyne, Texas Everthing you'd expect in a furniture store ... and more HOWELL’S HOMEPUPNISHINGS SHOWCASE TRAVEL CENTER Here to assist you with your repairs and parts service Also Motor Homes Van Sales Gerald Douglass, Owner 2310 W. UNIVERSITY DR. EXIT 41 N. CENTRAL EXPW. 542-1213 Metro 234-0234 McKinney, TX P.O. Box 1009 Van Alstyne, Texas Hwy. 75 N. 214- 482-6601 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ANNA MEMBER FDIC 924-3361 TOOLEY'S MAYTAG THE DEPENDABLE PEOPLE MAYOR SHERMAN TAYLOR JOE EATHERLY DAVID SCHATZ BETTY UMPHRESS RON CAMERON GLYNN PRESLEY WASHERS-DRYERS FABRIC-SEWING SUPPLIES BARRETTS SUPERMARKET CAFETERIA VAN ALSTYNE 482-5314 CHANDLER MEATS HWY. 5 SPECIALIZING IN KENNEDY PRODUCTS BACON, SAUSAGE, STEAKS, HAMS TEXAS SECURITY ALARM COMPANY 482-5500 Protecting families against rape, fire and burglary GRAYSON COLLIN ELECTRIC COOPERATION m KENNETH MIX'S parts house j Phone: 482-5463 HWY. 5 ELAINE HIX OWNED BY THOSE WE SERVE CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ’84 FOXWOR TH-GA LBRAITH ROOM MOTHERS FATHERS LUMBER The Whetstones DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE VAN ALSTYNE, TEXAS 142 WE SUPPORT THE PANTHERS Valley Brook Farms Brian and Sherri Jones KANADY TEXACO OWNER: BILL KANADY HWY. 5 482-5389 DON FLESHER CLAY FLESHER DONUT CHEF 482-6413 The Finest in Pastries and Sandwiches' KAT ERNIE PHILLIPS FLESHER FUNERAL HOME FLORAL Funeral Service Insurance $100 to $5,000 Policies State Approved Prearrangement Plan We honor all burial policies at full value 482-6225 VAN ALSTYNE, TEXAS GREEN LIGHT Complete Auto Supply Custom Moke Hydraulic Hoses LONG AUTO SUPPLY P O BOX 778 313 N WACO VAN ALSTYNE. TEX 75095 0 00AM -5 30 PM MON -SAT 214-402-6547 M. M. LONG Raye Jenkins Used Cars Clean, Used Cars Trucks Johnny Mark Highway 75 North (214) 482-5503 Van Alstyne, Texas NELBA WORTHY BOX 722 OPEN MON.-SAT. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 364-2614 Bond and Maple Street Home 364-2113 143 Van Alatyna, T« 400 COTTON WOOD CENTER 482-6565 LIVE A LITTLE AT HWY. 75 NORTH VAN ALSTYNE, TEXAS 482-6132 CROCKETT TRAINING CENTER Offering a complete service for horse owners Horses for sale show and breeding stock. Conditioning, consignments stallions at stud. Contact: Bruce or Jo Anne Crockett (214) 482-6645 Rt. 1, Box 605 Van Alstyne, TX 75095 VAN AUTO SALES 482-6308 DAN OFF ILL 144 SPENCER CONSTRUCTION ALL CONCRETE NEEDS INCLUDING EARTH SOLAR PASSIVE HOMES RUSTY ATKINS HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING CONGRA TULA TIONS SENIORS OF 1984 FROM SENIOR ROOM MOTHERS RHEEM DEALER 482-6630 fl AMC! Jeep. 0 RENAULT AL REECE AMC Jeep 200 WEST SPRING VALLEY ROAD RICHARDSON. TEXAS 75081 (214) 231-6500 Jaguar GARY L REECE General Sales Manager 145 PEGGY'S BEER WINE HWY. 5 NORTH CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS 1984 MELISSA, TEXAS S37-2561 C B Pest Specialists — I'Ve Specialize in Pleasing You Congratulations Seniors R.S. 482-5903 REGISTERED POLLED HEREFORDS The Bold Breed' Rt. 1, Box 277 Van Alstyne, Texas Rainbow Ranch Owners: J. G. Hamner and Son heller selection with a cable connection MC WAIN MOTORS VIDEO VISIONS, INC. COMPANY Used Cars bought, sold, exchanged Busi. 482-5816 Res. 482-5864 P. O. Box 1015 US 75 — 2 miles north Van Alstyne, TX 75095 Phone (214) 482-5322 (214) 482-6100 Van Alstyne, Texas 147 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS ’84 Pl ZAtlA GOU M(t SANDWlCH{$ Id CHAM A fAMUY  UN HACI V J COTTONWOOD MALL VAN ALSTYNE. TEXAS 482-5667 148