Drexel High School - Cavalcade Yearbook (Drexel, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1968 volume:

Library Use Only ' ¥ ' ,i� : 1 • ■ — This book presented to the Burke County Public Library North Carolina Room Do h i 1968 iQjo u vermes Drexe Jfic Sc 200 UaSfe of Gon en s Administration Seniors SJuniors Sop iom ores Ores it men Organizations Athletics Ado erUsers As we look back on our years in high school we will always remember our teachers fondly, and you especially will stand out in our minds. We will remember your patience with our mistakes and your willingness to help us work out our problems. Year after year you have proved that learning can be fun. Your humor, fairness, and your hard work make you the great teacher that you are. To show our appreciation, we, the Senior Class of 1968, proudly dedicate this edition of the Cavalcade to rs. Jfifcfa ( JIC. life C Cee t Nineteen sixty-eight has been eventful for Drexel High School due largely to the efforts of the administration. Our principal Mr. Harry Hallyburton has been hard at work keeping the school running smoothly. Aided by the Assistant Principal, Merlin Shull, Mr. Hallyburton has overseen the Student Council and done the endless paper work required of them. Others are necessary to making the school an efficient working body. Mrs. Margaret Eply and Mrs. Effie Hester have served as secretaries for students and teach¬ ers, as well as Mr. Hallyburton. The sen¬ iors owe a debt of gratitude to Mrs. Reep and Mrs. Gregory for their aid in helping to decide what after graduation! In Mor- ganton, Mr. John L. Johnson has done the difficult job of overseeing the Burke County School System. Recognition also goes to the School Board for the time they have given to Drexel High School. MR. HALLYBURTON MRS. EPLEY MR. JOHNSON MRS. REEP MR. SHULL EFFIE HESTER Senior Glass Officers Seniors will soon leave the security of D. H. S. and enter the world of adults. For the past twelve years they have prepared and anticipated for this momentous event, but now feel a twinge of sad¬ ness at the thought of leaving. As the Seniors gaze into the memoirs of their high school years, they also look forward-to the future. Here the Class Officers - Pam Murphy, Secretary; James Davis, Treasurer; Jerry Byrd, President; Alvin Ballard, Vice President - look at old annuals and relive their days at Drexel High School. SARAH ELIZABETH ABERNETHY Sahara Ambition: To be happy and a good primary grade teacher. Hobbies: Reading, sewing, and goofing off. Activities: Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; J. V. Cheerleader 1,2; Library Club 1,2,3, 4; Paper Staff 2, 3; F. H. A. 2,3,4, (Vice-Pres. 3) (Pres. 4); French Club 2, 3,4; Beta Club 3,4; School reporter for News Herald 3; King and I 3; Bas¬ ketball manager 3,4; Annual Staff 4 (Activities Editor); Homec. Sponsor 4 (F. H. A.); F. T. A. 4; Senior Superlative (Most Studious). HAROLD WAYNE BAILEY Harold Ambition: To be successful. Hobbies: Hunt¬ ing, fishing, and doing nothing. Activities: Bus Driver 3, 4; Library Club 2, 3,4. GREGORY BAKER Tex Ambition: To get ahead in life, To marry that one certain girl after high school. Hobbies: Football, basketball, swimming. Activities: Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Mono¬ gram Club 3,4; Pep Club 1, 2,3,4; Paper Staff; Senior Superlative (Most Talented). KEITH ALVIN BALLARD JR. “Alpaca” Ambition: To succeed in all that I try to do. Hobbies: Football, Basketball, Archery, Swim¬ ming. Activities: Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Jr. Marshall; Stu. Coun. 2, 3; Beta Cl. 3, 4; (Pres. 4); Pep Cl. 2, 3, 4; Monogram Cl. 4; Vice-Pres. of Sr. Class; Annual Staff (Bus. Mgr.); Sr. Superlative (Most Likely To Succeed); Homec. Esc.; The King and I 3; Morehead Nominee 4. VANCE GORDON BLACKBURN “Seedy” Ambition: To be successful in life and have the Daddy 2 stroke. Hobbies: Cars, sports, girls, riding motorcycles. Activities: Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 4. JULIA MAE BROWNING Julie Ambition: To teach and make myself and every¬ one around me happy. Hobbies: Listening to all music, reading, dating, and living, sewing. Activities: Library Cl. 1; Pep Cl. 1, 2; Beta Cl. 3,4; Homecoming Court (Annual Staff); Caval¬ cade Staff 4 (Classes Editor); Bus Driver 3,4; The King and I (Costumes) 3. THEADOSHA COZZETTE BROWNING Teddy Ambition: To become a Wave. Hobbies: Serv¬ ing ham, Singing, Driving BETSY and messing around. Activities: Pep Cl. 1,2; Beta Cl. 3,4; Bus Driver 3,4; Library Cl. (Pres. 3; Reporter 4) 1,2, 3,4; Basketball mgr. 3,4; French Cl. 2. RUSSELL NELSON BUFF Russell Ambition: To be happy and successful. Hob¬ bies: Watching car races, drag races, and work¬ ing on my ' 38 Ford. Activities: Drexel High School 1,2, 3,4; D.E.C1. 4. JERRY LEE BYRD Jay Bird Ambition: To play baseball for the New York Yankees. Hobbies: Talking, playing baseball, and meeting new people. Activities: Class Of¬ ficer 2, 3,4, (Treasurer 2, 3, President 4); Base¬ ball 1, 2, 3,4; (Honorable Mention 2) (All Burke 3); Monogram Club 1,2, 3,4; Annual Staff 4 (Treasurer). LINDA EVELENE CLARKE Klark Ambition: To live and let live. Hobbies: Dat¬ ing, dancing, listening to the radio, reading, and talking to Sharon. Activities: Pep Cl. 1, 2, 3,4; The King and I 3; Paper Staff 4; F. T. A. 4; F.H.A. 4; Homecoming Court 4. TERRY LIVONNE COBB Jerry Lee Ambition: To own a ' vette, a $60,000 home and to do anything that brings excitement and enriches life. Hobbies: Drawing, driving, fishing, and hunting. Activities: I. C.T. 3,4; VICA 4. BARBARA ANN COFFEY Coffee Ambition: To get a B.S. degree in nursing, be happy and make others happy. Hobbies: Play¬ ing the piano and having a good time. Activ¬ ities: Basketball 1; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Paper Staff 2, 3, 4; (Fashion Reporter 4); F.T.A. 4 (Historian); F.H.A. 4; Fr. Club 2,3,4; (Program Chairman 4); Bus Driver 3,4; Homecoming Spon¬ sor (Senior Class). SHELIA KAY COOKE Kix Ambition: To be happy and never fail the ones I love. Hobbies: Going steady, driving, and going! Activities: Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Chit-Chat Club 1,2, 3;F.T.A. 3,4 (Vice-Pres.); Fr. Club 2,3;D.E. Cl. (D.E. Sweetheart, Vice-Presi¬ dent) 3; I.C.T. Club 4. JACKSON LAVAUGHN COX Jacky” Ambition: To be happy in whatever I do and to do it to the best of my ability. Hobbies: Hunt¬ ing, fishing, goofing off at the Patio, and watch¬ ing the races. Activities: I.C.T. Club 3,4: Drexel High School 1,2, 3,4. JACK LOWELL COZORT GI Ambition: To lead a happy and successful life. Hobbies: Football, basketball, and having fun. Activities: Football 1,2, 3,4, (Captain 4); Bas¬ ketball 1, 2,3,4: Track 3; Class Officer (Pres. 1, 2,3); Student Council 1,2, 3,4; (Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4); Beta Club 3,4; Bus Driver 3,4; French Club 2,3,4; Monogram Club 3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Senior Superlative (Most Versatile); Junior Marshall (Chief); Top Six 4; Annual Staff (Co- Editor); Paper Staff 2, 3; Morehead Nominee 4; The King and I 3. JAMES MACK DAVIS JR. Sherlock Ambition: To be a successful college student. Hobbies: Dating, fishing, reading, goofing off. Activities: Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Library Club 1; Beta Club 3,4; King and I 3; Annual Staff (Busi¬ ness Manager); Homecoming Escort 4; Senior Superlative (Most Studious); Student Council 1,2; Wrestling 3; Band 2,3,4; (President 4); Treasurer of Senior Class 4; Morehead Nominee 4. SHIRLEY ANN DAVIS Shirley Ambition: Business is a pleasure and pleasure is my business. Hobbies: Listening to the radio, movies, dancing, and dating. Activities: F.T.A. 4; Library Club 4; Pep Club 4; Paper Staff 4; Mount Pisgah Academy 1, 3. CHARLES THOMAS DEAL Bozz the 3rd Ambition: Finish college and see if I can ' t get the lost providence found. Hobbies: Girl watch¬ ing, hunting, and working on my John Deere. Activities: Pep Club 1,4; Football 2; Homecom¬ ing Escort 4; Library Club 2. MARY ELIZABETH ELIOTT “Lizz” Ambition: To live a wealthy, secluded life. Hobbies: Art, Music, books, parties, riding around. Activities: Library Club 1; Pep Club 1,2,3; French Club 4. RANDY KEITH DIGH Wire Mouth Gorilla Ambition: To make more money by other means than driving a bus. Hobbies: Goofing off, hang¬ ing around with the crew. Activities: Football 1, 2, 3,4; Wrestling 2; Paper Staff 3,4 (Editor 4); Homecoming Escort 4; Senior Superlative (Most School Spirited); Bus Driver 3,4. HELEN HOPE ERNST Hopeless Runt Ambition: To get a good education and be suc¬ cessful in life. Hobbies: Sewing, dating, driv¬ ing, music, goofing-off, eating pork chops, working, calling Pam Pamee . Activities: Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Paper Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 4; I. C. T. Club 3; F. T. A. Club 4; Home¬ coming Sponsor 4 (Freshman Class). GWENDOLYN DELORES FAULKNER Faulkner Ambition: Be what I am, do what I can, and the rest of the time mind my own business. Hobbies: Water skiing, listening to music, dating, swimming, and making every minute count. Activities: Pep Club 1,2,4; French Club 2; Chit Chat Club 2; Staff 4; F. T.A. 4; F.T.A. 4; Homecoming Sponsor 4 (D. E.); President of D. E. C. A. MARGARET ELIZABETH DUCKWORTH Pebbles Ambition: To keep a set of books better than Mrs. Clark. Hobbies: Bowling, dating a certain someone, dancing, billiards, and goofing off with a certain crowd. Activities: J. V. Cheer¬ leader 1; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Library Club 1; F.T.A. 3,4 (Treasurer 4); F. H. A. 4; Homecom¬ ing Sponsor 4 (Library Club). JOYCE ELAINE DEAL “Joyce” Ambition: To be successful in making people happy. Hobbies: Basketball, driving, listening to music, and talking with my friends. Activi¬ ties: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Honorable Mention 3; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Sponsor (Monogram Club) 4; French Club 3, 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4. D.E.C.A. Club 4; Paper KENNETH WILLIAM PREAS FRANKLIN Wad Ambition: To get a good job and make a mil¬ lion dollars. Hobbies: Swimming, art, cars, and goofing off. Activities: Pep Club 2,4; Paper Staff 4; D.E. 3; Homecoming Escort 4. MELODY DAWN FRANKLIN Dawn- Ambition: To have a successful life and one that I can be proud of. Hobbies: Horseback riding, dating, watching UNC games, and get¬ ting to know people. Activities: Class Officer 1,2 (Treasurer 1, Vice-President 2); J. V. Cheer¬ leader 1; Varsity Cheerleader 2, 3,4 (Co-Chief); Pep Club 1, 2, 3,4; Monogram Club 4; F. T. A. 4 (Historian); French Club 3,4 (President); Beta Club 3,4 (Secretary); Homecoming Sponsor 4 (Football Team); King and I 3; Annual Staff 4 (Typist); Cheerleading School 4; Senior Super¬ lative (Most Versatile). SHARON LEE FLETCHER Flet Ambition: To get a good job and settle down. Hobbies: Having fun, listening to music and being engaged. Activities: French Club 1; Pep Club 1,2, 3; Band 1,2. DENNA GAIL FRANKLIN Denna Ambition: To be able to live each tomorrow without being ashamed of today. Hobbies: Horseback riding, motorcycles, dating, running my mouth, and meeting people. A ctivities: Class Officer 1 (Vice-Pres.), 2, 3 (Sec.); Student Council 2; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Monogram Club 4; F.T.A. 4 (Sec.); F. H. A. 4; Junior Varsity Cheer¬ leader 1; Varsity Cheerleader 2 Alt. 3,4 (Chief); Homecoming Sponsor 4 (Cheerleaders); Annual Staff 4 (Typist); Cheerleading School 4; Senior Superlative (Most Likely to Succeed). SHARON LEE FRANKLIN Blondie Ambition: To see the day come when I can look forward to everyday of my life, and not wish my life away. Hobbies: Dating Carl, Dancing, Staying out late, talking to Linda, and going on camping trips. Activities: Pep Club 1, 2, 3,4; F.T.A. 4;I.C.T. 3; D.E. 4; (Secretary). MURPHY GENE FRYE New Boy Ambition: To be successful and very happy with Becky. Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, football, baseball, swimming. Activities: Monogram Cl. 1,2, 3,4; Pep Cl. 1,2, 3,4; Paper Staff 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 1, 2, 3,4; Football 1, 2, 3,4; Stu¬ dent Council 4 (Vice-Pres. 4); Industrial Arts Cl. 4 (Vice-Pres. 4); Sr. Superlative (Most Versatile); Homec. Escort 4; Bus Driver 3,4; Wrestling Mgr. 2; Annual Staff 4 (Sports Editor). FRED ANDERSON GOINS JR. Freddie Ambition: To become Famous . Hobbies: Racing, Dating, fishing, boating, hunting. Activities: I. C.T. 4; VICA Club 4. JAMES ROCKEY GURLEY Stoney Ambition: Join the Service and become a radio announcer. Hobbies: Drums, bass guitar, sing¬ ing. Activities: Ribault Sr. High 1, 2, 3; Band 1,2; D.E. 4. BARBARA GWYN HACKNEY Barbara Ambition: To be a nurse in the Armed Forces. Hobbies: Music, traveling, swimming. Activ¬ ities: Chit Chat Club 1; French Club 3,4; Beta Club 3,4; F. H. A. 3; Homecoming Sponsor 4 (Beta Club). REBECCA JO HAYES Beck Ambition: To always be happy and try to do my best in life. Hobbies: Talking, Dancing, dat¬ ing a special guy. Activities: Library Club 1; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; I. C. T. Club 4; Homecoming Sponsor 4 (I. C. T. Club). CARL PHILLIP HELMS Ambition: To be a mechanic. Hobbies: Dat¬ ing my girl Sandy; hunting; fishing; playing soft- ball. Activities: Football 2; D. E. Club 4. DAVID THOMAS HENNESSEE Sundrop Ambition: To finish school and look back and think about what I should have dene. Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, swimming. Activities: Drexel High School 1,2, 3,4; Student Council 1; Pep Cl. 3. EFFIE HELMS HESTER Effie Ambition: To sail around the world on a raft. Hobbies: Smiling and making others smile. Activities: J. V. Cheerleader 1; J. V. Basket¬ ball 1, 2; Class Officer (Secretary 1); Pep Cl. 1,2, 3,4; Paper Staff 2, 3,4; F. T. A. 3,4; Li¬ brary Cl. 2,3; D.E. Cl. 4; Beta Cl. 3,4. JAMES DANIEL JOHNSON Danny” Ambition: Go to Western Piedmont and later to the Air Force. Hobbies: Riding around, hang¬ ing around the bowling lanes. Activities: French Club 2; Library Club 2, 3; Pep Club 4. ROBERT ARLENE LAMBERT Bobby Ambition: Career in electronics. Hobbies: Slot car racing, watching nascar racing. Activities: Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; I.C.T. 3,4; VICA 4. DENNIS ALAN LOWMAN Dan Troop Ambition: To make a certain girl happy and have lots of friends. Hobbies: Hunting, cars, shooting the bull and that special girl. Activ¬ ities: Bus Driver 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basket¬ ball 2; Pep Club 3,4; Wrestling 2; Monogram Club 2,3,4; (Secretary and Treasurer 4); Senior Superlative (Most Popular); Homecoming Court 3,4. LINDA FAYE McNEELY Lindy Ambition: Registered Nurse. Hobbies: Sewing, Stamp and Record Collecting, Candystriping and a Junior Aide. Activities: Student Librar¬ ian 1; F.H.A. 2,3,4 (Program Committee, Project ' s Chairman and Parliamentarian); Beta Club 3,4. MARCUS EDWIN MORGAN Marty Ambition: To own a Corvette and acquire a successful position in life. Hobbies: Cars, rac¬ ing, hunting. Activities: I. C.T.; Pep Club 1, 2, 3,4; VICA Club 4; Drexel High School 1,2, 3, 4. DANIEL EUGENE MOSES Little Zack Ambition: To make the best that I can out of my life. Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, and hav¬ ing a good time. Activities: Football 1,2, 3,4; Wrestling 1,2. PAMELA RENEE MURPHY Pam Ambition: To make my life a success and be proud of what I will do. Hobbies: Laughing, talking, directing, and my honey! Activities: Class Officers 3,4; (Vice-Pres. 3; Sec. 4); Band 1, 2,3,4, Officer 3, (Reporter); Majorette 1,2, 3,4; (Drum Majorette 4 Bristol Trophy); Student Coun¬ cil 1,3; Paper Staff 2,3; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Fr. Cl. 2; F.H.A. 1,2; F.T.A. 4; Monogram Cl. 2, 3,4; Editor of Annual Staff 4; Pep Cl. 1, 2,3,4; Miss Jr. High Miss 3; Sr. Superlative (Most Pop¬ ular); Homec. Sponsor 4(Band); Homec. Queen 4. DELORIS ANN NEWTON Sissy Ambition: To share my happiness with my hus¬ band and be nice to talk to. Hobbies: Dancing, going to football games, and just having fun. Activities: J.V. Cheerleader 2; D. E. 3;I.C.T. 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Drexel High School 1, 2, 3, 4. BETTY CAROLYN NICHOLS Betty Ambition: To be happy in whatever I do. Hobbies: Music, sewing, dating, and living. Activities: Band 1,2, 3,4; Monogram Club 2,3, 4; Beta Club 3,4; Marshall 3. WILLIAM RUFUS ORDERS B.O. Ambition: Getting out of Burke County. Hob¬ bies: Goofing off, driving, and dancing. Ac¬ tivities: Basketball 1,2; Football 3,4; Track 3, 4; Pep Club 1,2; Paper Staff 2,3,4; VICA Club 3,4; Monogram Club 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Escort 4; French Club 2; Senior Superlative 4, (Wittiest). SHIRLEY BUMGARNER PAIGE Wormy Ambition: To always make Larry happy and have a happy home. Hobbies: Skating, dancing, goofing off and being with Larry. Activities: Pep Club 1, Library Club 1. CATHERINE RUTH POWELL Cathy Ambition: To be a success in whatever I do and to make Millions. Hobbies: Playi ng bas¬ ketball, dating, dancing, listening to good soul music and goofing off. Activities: Basketball 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Library Club 1,2; Paper Staff 3,4; F.T. A. (Pres. 4); Monogram Club (Vice-Pres. 4); Homecoming Sponsor (Pa¬ per Staff 4); Senior Superlative (Most School Spirit). FALLS WILLIAM PRICE JR. Falls Ambition: To succeed in life and own a Cor¬ vette. Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, and driving my car. Activities: Pep Club 1,2,3; I. C.T. 3,4. PAULA GALE PROPST Little One Ambition: To make Wade happy. Hobbies: Boating, and swimming. Activities: Deca Clubs 3, 4. LINDA CAROL RANEY Janie Ambition: To live in a free country until I find a pot of gold at the end of my rainbow. Hobbies: Dating, watching Carolina games, and shooting the bull with gullible people. Ac¬ tivities: Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 4 (Parlia¬ mentarian); King and I 3; Homecoming Spon¬ sor 4(1. A. Club); Senior Superlative (Wittiest 4). MICHAEL ALVEN RHYNE Mike Ambition: To do everything I try to the best of my ability. Hobbies: Hunting, driving, girls, goofing off. Activities: Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 3,4; Baseball Manager 2,3,4; Football Manager 3,4; Basketball Manager 3,4; Paper Staff 4; Industrial Arts Club 4. JERRY PRESTON SAUNDERS Ivey Ambition: President of a big business organiza¬ tion. Hobbies: All kinds of sports; watching the Dodgers and Packers. Activities: Football 2, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4. SUSAN PATRICIA SETTLEMYRE Susie Ambition: To be a success in life. Hobbies: Sports of all kinds, especially basketball, music, going places. Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (Librar¬ ian 3, V. President ) Northwestern State Band Clinic, Symphonic Band 1; Basketball l,-,3, 4, (Honorable Mention 2, All con. 4) Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2,3,4; F. H. A. 1; F. T. A. 4 (Song Leader) Student Council 4 (Reporter); Homecoming Sponsor 4(F.T. A.) Senior Super¬ lative 4 (Most Athletic). STEVEN RAY SIMMONS Ziggy Ambition: To attain happiness and satisfaction from life. Hobbies: Coin collecting, record col¬ lecting, rock collecting, and goofing off. Activ¬ ities: Industrial Arts Club 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Bus Driver 3,4. BENNY JAY SOUTH Benny Ambition: To accomplish something useful to others. Hobbies: Fishing, coins, and dating. Activities: Wrestling 1, 2, 3. BRUCE OSBORNE STACY Bruce Ambition: To be successful, make lots of money, and go hunting or fishing when I feel like it. Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, and work¬ ing for my dad on rainy days. Activities: I. C. T. 3,4; Drexel High School 1,2,3, 4. JANIS LOUISE SHARP Sharkie Ambition: To major in psychology in college and figure out all these people. Hobbies: Dat¬ ing, sports, driving, and generally having a good time. Activities: Varsity Basketball 1, 2, 3,4, (Honorable Mention 3) Band 1; Beta Club 3,4; Bus Driver 3,4; Monogram Club 2,3, 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; French Club 2,3,4; Chit-Chat Club 3,4; King and I Cast 3; Homecoming Spon¬ sor (French Club ); Paper Staff 1, 2, 3, 4 (Art Edi¬ tor 2, 3) (Co-Editor 4). LINDA CAROLYN SMITH Smitty Ambition: To leave a path of happiness where- ever I go. Hobbies: Animals, art, and just having fun. Activities: Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Li¬ brary Club 4; Drexel High School 1,2, 3, 4. BRONSON RALPH SUMMERS JR. Spanky Ambition: To own a new Vette. Hobbies: Hunt ing, fishing, swimming. Activities: Drexel High School 1,2, 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4 (Treasurer 4). JOHN RICKEY U ' REN Rick Ambition: To finally get out of French and D. H.S. Hobbies: Sports, riding around and having a good time. Activities: Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4 (Vice-Pres.); Monogram Club 1, 2,3,4; Beta Club 3, 4 (Vice- Pres. 4); Escort 4. RICHARD ALAN STOKES Dick Ambition: To be successful in whatever I do. Hobbies: Hunting and fishing, riding motor¬ cycles and goofing off. Activities: Band 1,2, 3,4; Drexel High School 1,2, 3, 4. DONNA LEE SUMMERLIN Little Red Ambition: To share my happiness with someone every day. Hobbies: Larry, driving my bug, and having a good time. Activities: Basketball 1,2; Band 1,2; Monogram 2,3,4; F.H.A. 1; French Club 2; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; I. C. T. Club 3,4; Homecoming Sponsor (Pep Club 4). CHARLES RONALD WAKEFIELD Chis Ambition: To be happy and always make others happy; to have millions of girls. Hobbies: Watching girls, goofing off with people, going to the parties, and dating Randy. Activities: Football 1,2; Manager 3,4; Sport Reporter 3,4; Wrestling 2; Track 3; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; Paper Staff 3,4; (Sport Editor); Monogram Club 4; Ind. Arts Club 4; Homecoming Escort 4. MICHAEL DEAN WARREN Red Ambition: To be highly successful and truly ambitious. Hobbies: Dancing, swimming, hunting, and shooting the gull to anyone who will listen. Activities: Football 1; Pep Club 2,3,4; Senior Superlative 4; (Friendliest). CYNTHIA WATTS WEAVER Sissy Ambition: The only thing I would like to do is get my husband back from Vietnam and be a good wife and mother. Hobbies: Cooking, writing Gene , and trying to keep my sewing caught up. Activities: Hudson High School 1, 2,3; J.V. Cheerleader 1; Varsity Cheerleader 2,3; Monogram Club 2,3; Chorus 1,2,3; Home¬ coming Sponsor 3; Christmas Queen Sponsor 2; Miss Green and White Sponsor 3; Drexel High School 4; D. E. 4; Pep Club 4. WILLIAM EDWARD WILKINS Sweet William Ambition: To make a million dollars and love a million women. Hobbies: Girls, food, sports of all kinds, and more girls. Activities: Olive Hill High 1; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 3,4; Baseball 4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; P ep Club 2,3,4; Senior Superlative (Most Ath¬ letic). RODNEY LEE WILSON Rod Ambition: To go to college and join the Air Force afterwards. Hobbies: Girls, golf, girls, goofing off, girls, swimming, girls, cars. Activ¬ ities: Library Club 2; Pep Club 4; Football 2; Golf 4; Paper Staff 4; Homecoming Escort 4. RACHEL KAY WRAY Butch Ambition: To be successfully happy and happily successful. Hobbies: Dale , reading, listening to music, and having a good time. Activities: Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; F. T. A. 2, 3; Student Council 4; Senior Superlative (Friendliest); Paper Staff 4; Chit-Chat Club 3; Homecoming Sponsor (Student Council). LINDA GAIL WRIGHT Dinkie Ambition: To always have happiness and suc¬ cess. Hobbies: Going places with a special per¬ son, listening to music, dating, bowling, and singing. Activities: Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2, 3; Paper Staff 3; Homecoming Sponsor (Junior Class), Senior Su¬ perlative (Most Talented). DENNY KEITH YOUNG Bo Ambition; To always be happy. Hobbies: Sports, giris, goofing off, listening to good music. Ac¬ tivities: Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Track 4; Monogram Club 3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Homecoming Escort 4. JAMES THOMAS BASS Bass Ambition: To make four years out of college. Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, swimming, having a fun time. Activities: Wrestling 1; Monogram Club 1; Homec. Esc.; Track 1; Pep Club 1,2. CHARLES LEE STAMEY Charley Ambition: To graduate from Drexel, find the right girl, and make the most out of life. Hob¬ bies: Hunting, fishing, cars, racing, girls. Activities: Mira Loma High School 1; Wrestling 2; Band 2,3; Bus Driver 3; D. E. Club 4. JACK COZORT BETTY NICHOLS ALVIN BALLARD JAMES DAVIS LINDA McNEELY SARAH ABERNETHY MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Denna Franklin - Alvin Ballard MOST POPULAR Pam Murphy - Dennis Lowman MOST STUDIOUS James Davis - Sarah Abernethy FRIENDLIEST Rachel Wray Mike Warren MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT Randy Digh - Cathy Powell Every year the seniors honor class¬ mates whom they consider the best in certain areas. In past years sixteen peo¬ ple have been chosen. These sixteen, a boy and a girl in each category, are known as Senior Superlatives. This year, however; a new category or Su¬ perlative was added by the Student Body - that of Most School Spirit. That brought the number up to eighteen; and when ties resulted in two categories, the total number of Superlatives be¬ came twenty. We proudly present the Superlatives from our senior class. - As Mike and Rachel always say, Friends go better with Coke. - Dennis and Pam reveal the secret of their popularity as Dennis helps Pam out. - You meet the nicest people on a Honda, and such nice people as Denna and Alvin are bound to succeed. - Some people really know how to study and have fun at the same time - tcwbad about James and Sarah. - Even such great athletes as Susan and Bill have tough breaks - but that ' s the way the ball bounces. - Rain, hail, lightening, thunder, Cathy, and Randy won ' t go under. - When there isn’t a man around, Linda should be. Right, Bill? - Jack, Dawn, and Murphy are quite versa¬ tile, but all three take a backseat to THE CHAIR. - Talent grows when used well, and Greg, Linda, and Terry sure do know howto use I theirs. MOST VERSATILE Jack Cozort Dawn Franklin Murphy Frye MOST ATHLETIC Susan Settlemyre Bill Wilkins MOST TALENTED Greg Baker Linda Wright Terry Cobb WITTIEST Bill Orders Linda Raney The first excitement of the junior year never quite wears off. Exciting activities continue throughout the entire year: the Junior-Senior, campaigns for major offices, and the magazine sale. This year’s record-breaking magazine sale was led by class officers; President Jack Clay- well, Vice-President Johnny Poteet, Secretary Sherry Baker and Treasurer Bryan Dellinger. Connie Clark Dale Cozort Lorena Deal J ' A fet Renee Cline Jack Claywell Judy Dean f Kirby Crotts Allen Dale Susan Deal Wade Dean Ronnie Dula Gloria Estes % Bob Gurley Betty Horn Diane Lefevers Alice Poteat Donald Houser Judy Lowman Lynette Jackson Lynda Henline Linda Justus Edwina Me Neely Judy Kephart Debbie Poteat Johnny Poteat Danny Powell Melody Veit Paula Sain Brenda Webb Gail Wilson Elaine Mull C a ass icers The president of the soph¬ omore class, Tom Smith, leads his fellow officers another step closer to the top of the stairway of edu¬ cation. With only two years remaining in high school, even Secretary Linda Mull realizes that each must remain alert and wide-awake. Tommy Poteet and Ben Williams appear happy as they look back to their memories of freshman life and eagerly anticipate better events in the future. Diane Abee Carolyn Anthony Larry Anthony Bobbie Ayers Roger Baker Brenda Banner Doug Berry Elizabeth Berry Glenn Berry Janet Berry Kenneth Berry Vealetta Berry Pick Biggerstaff Caroll Bollinger Martha Bowditch Dianne Bridges Cathy Brown Darla Brown Kathy Brown Melissa Burns y f Jane Byrd Jackie Carroll Gene Carswell Howard Carswell Renee Carswell Frances Chambers Laura Clark Gary Coffee Danny Cooke Patsy Costner Beatrice Crowder Sheila Crowder Paul Curlee Gerald Deal Gregory Deal Howard Deal Robert Deal James Engle John Entzi Denise Epley Judy Ernst Pat Felder Robert Franklin Sherry Frye Jacob Fullwood Faye Glazebrooks Cindy Gober Steve Goodman Beverly Griffin Johnny Groves Sheila Hawks Barbara Hogan Johnny Holt Allen Huffman Judy Jackson Lolita Jacumin Billy King Kay Lefevers Joy Lowery Renee McGalliard Carolyn Michols Dennis Miller Beth Morrison Cindy Mull Linda Mull Stacy Nichols Bruce Piercy Tommy Poteet Debbie Price George Price Mary Pritchard Patricia Ramsey Randy Randall Kathy Rector Terry Reeves Judy Rhoney Marcia Rockett Tommy Scronce Peggy Seagle Debbie Shuffler Danna Shull Glenda Sigmon Joel Sigmon Tom Smith Lee Stacy Arnold Stamey Helen Stamey Larry Stamey Marie Stamey Doug Stanley Ronald Stephens Janice Summers Michael U ' ren Joann Vinson David Walker Dennis Walker Janice Wheelon Steve Whisenant Boyd Whisenant Moochie Whisnant Ben Williams Charles York Gary York Paul Fullwood Terry Smith James Stokes , Junior Senior G r e s A in a n G a s s 0 1 Entering high school is a big step in one’s life. Most of the freshmen find their knees shak- v ing as they walk down the lon halls, but the leadership of these four students makes the walk much easier. Presiding over the freshman class, Malone McNeely, assisted by Vice-President d Mike Harris, takes the first step on the educational staircase. Audrey Griffin and Sidney Bal¬ lard are close behind as the entire freshman class follows in their footsteps. s Debra Abee Toni Aikens Jana Amos Sidney Ballard Ronnie Barrier Keith Berry James Bolick Jean Bowman Robert Bradshaw Christine Branch Linda Branch Todd Lee Branch Tommy Brendle Jimmy Brendle Robert Brown Janice Bumgardner Ann Byrd James Cagle James Canipe Regina Cannon David Carswell Dennis Carswell Sandra Carswell Lu Ellen Chapman Vicky Childers Michael Childers Dwight Connelly Brenda Cornette Susan Costner Denise Crowder Danny Crump Steven Davis Angela Deal Betty Deal Nancy Deal Randy Deal Wayne Deal Brenda Duckworth Reuben Early Dorothy Felder Troy Fletcher Vickie Franklin William Gantt Rita Glazebrooks Lou Ann Goans Patricia Goforth Bernard Gordon Audrey Griffin Vonetta Hall Michael Harris Clay Hollifield William Horn Elizabeth Horton Dan Hoyle Jane Huffman Belva Ingram Larry Ingram Johnny Jackson Peggy Johnson Randy Jones Larry Justus Phil Kincaid Rosalyn Kincaid Trudi Kincaid Deborah Markham Dereama Ann Maye Larry Mckinney Malone McNeely Kirby McNeely Lynn Mull Van Ogle Diane Odum Betty Powell Michael Powell Aida Raxter Danny Rector Joel Rector Tresa Rector Robert S eagle Elizabeth Setzer Walter Sigman Donna Smith Vickie Smith Wanda Speagle Wanda Stacy Connie Stevens Randy Treadway Joyce Turnmire Sylvia Vinson Belinda Walker Glenn Watts Terry Williams Tommy Williams Virgil Williams Ann Woody Our wonderful guests ... Coach Shull displays some of the disci¬ pline that has made him successful as a teacher and coach. This probably brings back memories of Pork Chop Hill. What ' ya say Coach? Much knowledge is needed to teach boys the principles of wood-working. Mr. Wright teaches his boys everything except keep your eye on the blade. Thumbs up, Mr. Wright! Given: Mr. Hollifield teaches several difficult subjects. Proven; Many of his stu¬ dents learn a great deal. Therefore: Mr. Hollifield is a good teacher. Reason; The Good Teacher Postulate. Biology proves to be one of the most in¬ teresting and informative courses, thanks to the dedication and devotion of Mrs. Mc- Neely. The English department was recently ex¬ panded with the addition of Mrs. McCall. She teaches Advanced English and devotes much of her time to dramatics at Drexel. Mrs. McNeil apparently has the undi¬ vided of all of her students. Undoubtedly someone is being sliced by the Master of the Cutdown. The use of visual aids is important to the modern school of today, says Hippy Hemphill. The economics and history teacher manages to keep all his classes fascinating. One of the largest obstacles one must overcome when teaching subjects of the complexity of Physics, Advanced Math, and Geometry is keeping the students’ at¬ tention. The ever-popular and entertain¬ ing Mr. Robinson has this problem solved. Another mainstay of our science pro¬ gram is Mrs. Powell. She is sometimes careless with acid, but nevertheless en¬ lightens each student to the wonders of Chemistry and Physical Science. Our fine library is capably maintained by Mrs. Abernethy. She spends many long hours taking care of books and collecting fines. Another fairly new teacher is Mr. Cooper. He teaches Graphic Arts and handles most of the printing chores for Burke County. His afternoons are spent coaching. Mrs. Westbook seems to be indoctrinat¬ ing her pupils on Communism and propa¬ ganda, but she is still able to instruct them in correct English. Mrs. Clark teaches half of the business courses at Drexel High. Her shorthand, typing, and business classes give many stu¬ dents good foundations for college or busi¬ ness school. Mr. Franklin works so hard at times that he can hardly keep his eyes open for the next class. He helps many students work and go to school at the same time. Mrs. Cates shares the business duties with Mrs. Clark. Here she shows the proper fin¬ ger position for her Typing I students. Mrs. Hollifield educates her girls in and out of school. She supplements her class and kitchen instruction with many trips. Mrs. Sutton and Mrs. Gregory chat in the hall as they plan their strategy for the com¬ ing day. Both spend many hours in guidance of students. Drexel boasts of one of the finest bands around due mainly to the efforts of our mus ic and chorus teacher. Miss Siphers. Mrs. Stover has spent many years to the betterment of students. She currently heads the French Department and advises both the French Club and the Beta Club. tgKr jGUi - Mr. Dean Clark These young people are preparing an educational fou ndation which will be relied upon during their high school years. In the near future they will be making important decisions that will influence their lives. Since the high school routine is somewhat different, the 8th grade changes classes 3 times a day to adjust them to high school. They are looking forward to the challenges which will face them as freshmen. Mrs. Curlee •«s a« i 00 SOU S!$T£ TRUE COURSE Mrs. Bolick Mrs. Blank i TvCfial mat ■ i f ; . Ann a a EDITOR Pamela Murphy ASSISTANT EDITOR Jack Cozort TRANSPORTATION The ambitious, but nervous newcomers who met for the first annual staff meeting this year have worked many hours since then. Miss Pamela Murphy has proved to be a very amiable editor. Her seemingly unfaltering energy has sparked a blaze of imagination in each member of the staff. Sarah Abernethy, James Davis, Alvin Bal¬ lard, and Jack Cozort have helped Pam set a progressive pace for our yearbook. ACTIVITIES EDITOR Sarah Abernethy SPORTS EDITOR Murphy Frye ORGANIZATION EDITORS Denna Franklin Dawn Franklin Staff BUSINESS MANAGERS James Davis Alvin Ballard The yearbook laborers have set their wits to work to create the most up-to-date year¬ book that has ever emerged from Drexel High. The willingness to work and follow instructions has caused Denna Franklin, Dawn Franklin, Jerry Byrd, Murphy Frye, and Julia Browning to aid in the steady in¬ crease in the size and quality of the annual. Earlier this year, the annual staff was aided by the progressive thinking of Mrs. Maxine McCall. After countless hours of work, we of the 1968 CAVALCADE staff hope that all those who read this annual enjoy these fruits of our labor. CLASS EDITORS Julia Browning Jerry Byrd The Creators of your 1968 CAVALCADE ■ ♦■ Randy Digh and Janis Sharp, Editor and Co-Editor of the paper, brought many new ideas to the WOL¬ VERINE SCENE. The Graphic Arts Department helped out with this new and different paper. Pictures were used for the first time due to the facilities of the Graphic Arts department. An advice to the lovelorn column was added. All the other departments were enlarged and improved. Randy and Janis are looking over their first edition of THE WOLVERINE SCENE. Student Council The student council, which is elected by the stu¬ dent body, oversees all the activities that take place during the year. The students’ points of view are de¬ livered to the administration by our very capable council. The Student Council, which is headed by Jack Cozort (President) and Murphy Frye (Vice-Presi¬ dent), keeps the intricate network between the stu¬ dents and the teachers running smoothly. Renee McGalliard, Steve Goodman, Pick Biggerstaff, Tom Smith, Sherry Baker, Debby Hallyburton, Deb McKee, Vickie Smith, Jack Cozort, Terry Williams, Steve Davis, Malone McNeely, Susan Settlemyre, Rachel Wray, Dale Cozort, Murphy Frye. Alvin Ballard PRESIDENT Ricky U ' Ren VICE-PRESIDENT Maude Stover SPONSOR Dawn Franklin SECRETARY Bronson Summers TREASURER Jack Cozort James Davis Janis Sharp Julia Browning Hope Ernst Barbara Hackney Linda McNeely Effie Hester m ononram FIRST ROW: Greg Baker, Tom Smith, Elaine Mull, Debra McKee, Denna Franklin, Dawn Franklin, Renee Cline, Jack Cozort, Bill Wil¬ kins. SECOND ROW: Judy Howell, Rita Ross, Beverly Griffin, Judy Lowman, Susan Settlemyre, Janis Sharp, Pam Murphy, Cathy Powell, Joyce Deal. FIRST ROW: Gerald Deal, Richard Stokes, Carroll Bollinger, John Holt, Thad Brendle, James Davis, Bruce Rector, John Entzi, Danny Powell. SECOND ROW: Tom Scronce, Jane Wheelon, Melissa Burns, Elizabeth Berry, Paula Sain, Diane LeFevers, Judy Lowman, Gail Wilson, Lorena Deal, Susan Settlemyre, Jack Poteat. THIRD ROW: Betty Nichols, Rita Franklin, Susan Goodman, Rita Ross, Judy Dean, Pam Murphy, Donna Summerlin, Janis Sharp. ' UracJz, ( )rest liny i - J FIRST ROW: Bobby Franklin, Terry Dale, Rondal Stephins, Dennis Lowman, James Engle, Bruce Bingham, James Davis, Randy Digh. SECOND ROW: Thad Brendle, Kenneth Ramsey, Ben Williams, Steve Whisnant, Rickey U’Ren, Moochie Whisnant, Jack Claywell, Bill Wilkins, Jacob Fullwood. CBaseball FIRST ROW: Bryan Dellinger, Tony Cox, Tom Smith, Arnold Stamey, John Entzi, Dean Gurley, Jerry Poteat, Jerry Byrd, Jerry Saunders, Murphy Frye, Jack Poteat, Jacob Fullwood, Gary Coffey. This year the Future Homemakers of America, under the guidance of Mrs. Lena Hollifield, continued to be one of the most active clubs in the school. President, Sarah Abernethy, oversaw the girls as they worked to make F.H.A. a better club. Cook book sale, the many guest speakers, and the trip to Western Carolina Center, highlighted the events of the year. The F.T.A. has had many meetings since school opened last fall. The officers were elected at the first meeting. One purpose of the F.T.A. is to help the students decide if they want to go into the teaching profession. They have programs pertaining to the importance of teaching. In its pioneer year at Drexel High School, the Industrial Arts Club has contributed much to the activities of its members and the school. Chaque annee les classes des francais organissent un Cercle Francais. Dawn Franklin, le president, avec Debbie McKee, le vice-president, conduirent les meet¬ ings de Cercle Francais. Les programmes interesses aboutissent par Madame Stover et Madame Gregory. The Library Club is composed of students who are willing to give their time for the betterment of the school. Mrs. Abernethy, the Librarian, says that without the services of the student librarians the school library program could not function. Presi¬ dent Randy Smith conducted the monthly meetings which were held in the library. These young people, the Student Librarians, deserve our thanks for the time and care they give to D.H.S. ' s library. 9 C71 DECA Sweetheart: EFFIE HESTER icers 1)9071 Ji as Driu ers What would school be without bus drivers? After assorted wrecks and speeding tickets, Drexel may be on the verge of finding out. With a little help from some juniors and much good luck, Drexel may finish the school year. STANDING: Dennis Lowman, Barbara Coffey, Dale Cozort. BEHIND DOOR: Randy Digh. INSIDE BUS: Harold Bailey, Kenneth Ingram, Julia Browning, Janis Sharp. ON BUS: Murphy Frye, Steve Simmons, Jack Cozort. Jitiss jfi- mss MISS DENNA FRANKLIN J7 unior MISS RENEE CLINE PAPER STAFF Miss Cathy Powell Denny Young (Mom e comina (Jour SOPHOMORE CLASS BETA CLUB Miss Linda Clark Miss Barbara Hackney Kenneth Franklin Alvin Ballard jr FRESHMAN CLASS FRENCH CLUB Miss Hope Ernst Jack Poteat Miss Janis Sharpe Randy Smith n STUDENT COUNCIL Miss Rachel Wray Dale Cozort INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB Miss Linda Raney Randy Digh F.T.A. Miss Susan Settlemyre Bill Orders JUNIOR CLASS Miss Linda W right Steve Simmons s G O u r i FOOTBALL TEAM u - t - Miss Dawn Franklin ss Gwen Faulkner Murphy Frye Charles Deal o m e c MONOGRAM CLUB Miss Joyce Deal Jerry Byrd o m ANNUAL STAFF £ Miss Julia Browning James Bass n o u r CHEERLEADERS Miss Denna Franklin Charles Wakefield SENIOR CLASS Miss Barbara Coffey Ricky U ' Ren F.H.A. Miss Sarah Abernethy James Davis I.C.T. Miss Rebecca Hayes Rodney Wilson PEP CLUB Miss Donna Summerlin Greg Baker LIBRARY CLUB Miss Margaret Duckworth Gerald Duckworth lfe Jfriff of 9l Jiff Winning Homecoming Queen is one of the greatest honors anyone could ever have. All the years of hard work and disappointment just disappears after winning this coveted title. Even if I had not received this title, being in the Homecoming Court was wonderful. Everyone had a grand time. Winning something at Drexel gives you a brief ride on Cloud 9 . Students always make you feel at home and happy. Riding around the field in that gor¬ geous white corvette was an experience I wish every girl could have. Words could not express the way you feel after you go home and sit down and realize that you have won. Good luck to all the Homecoming Queens in the future. BAND Miss Pamela Murphy Dennis Lowman Jltiss 3 fomecomina MISS PAMELA MURPHY Jfc o necomma 7jan cf The Band is very proud of its many successes this year. After many tedious afternoons of practice, we achieved the rating of Division One with a 91° c grade. Pam Murphy, drum majorette, received a trophy for best drum major in Class C. The officers for the band are James Davis, Susan Settlemyre, Paula Sain, Thad Brendle, Pam Murphy, and Susan Goodman. The librarians are Bruce Rector, Patsy Costner, and Johnny Holt. The key to all successes lies in our band director Miss Siphers. Under her able direction, the band improves every year. PAMELA MURPHY (Drum Majorette) JUDY LOWMAN (Head Majorette) Elizabeth Berry PAULA SAIN J fft 24 7 A - 4 U 4 iO denna franklin dawn frankun ELAINE MULL UNDA MULL With the help of new cheers, we the Varsity Cheerleaders, have boosted the school spirit at Drexel High. During the summer, we attended Cheerleading School at Windy Hill Beach, South Carolina. This is one of the things that helped us to bring about a better school spirit. We consider our position as a Varsity Cheerleader a high honor. Win or loose, we, as well as the pep club, are behind our teams all the way. As a memorandum of your 1968 Varsity Cheerleaders, we leave with you this cheer. T-E-A-M YEA TEAM! T-E-A-M YEA TEAM! T-E-A-M YEA TEAM! Denna and Dawn FIRST ROW: Coach Merlin Shull, Larry Branch, Tommy Poteet, Jerry Saunders, Brian Dellinger, Randy Digh, (Captain) Jack Cozort, Murphy Frye, Moochie Whisnant, Jacob Fullwood, Ben Williams, Doug Berry (Manager), Coach Dean (Bear) Clark. SECOND ROW: Charles Wakefield (Manager), Jackie Claywell, Larry Griffin, Bill Wilkins, Danny Powell, Danny Moses, Rick U ' Ren, Steve Whisenant, Bill Gantt, Vance Blackburn, Mike Rhyne, (Manager). THIRD ROW: Bill Orders, Keith Berry, Alvin Ballard, Tom Smith, Greg Baker, Bruce Piercy, Denny Young, Jackie Poteat, Dennis Lowmen (Bus Driver), James Engle (Manager). The spirit of the team was led by the dedi¬ cation of Coach Merlin Shull and Dean Bear Clark. Drexel, the dark-horse team, in the Skyline Conference surprised everyone by making an excellent showing. Of the ten teams in the conference Drexel ' s team, coached by Merlin Shull, was in the top half, being number 4. Jack Cozort, team captain, led the squad to a 5-4-1 season; which included one of the upsets of the year when Drexel played Oak Hill to a 0-0 tie. DREXEL HIGH SCHOOL 1967 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE DREXEL OPPONENTS 0 HOLBROOK 39 6 GLEN ALPINE 39 12 OLD FORT 7 26 CROSSNORE 0 12 SALEM 7 IS PATTERSON 6 25 HIBRITEN 7 0 OAK HILL 0 12 N.C.S.D. 13 13 NORTHWEST ASHE 13 Doug Berry and Egore Engle helped pull the team through a difficult year with their faithful service. JACK COZORT (Captain) Quarterback Sportsmanship Award MURPHY FRYE Guard Honorable Mention ALVIN BALLARD End RANDY DIGH Guard-Linebacker GREG BAKER Center Honorable Mention All-Conference All-County RICKY U’REN Honorable Mention All-Conference All-County BILL WILKINS End JERRY SAUNDERS Guard VANCE BLACKBURN End BILL ORDERS End DANNY MOSES Guard DENNY YOUNG Tackle All-Conference Best Lineman Award TOM SMITH Quarterback All—Conference DAVID (Moochie) WHISNANT Halfback Honorable Mention All—Conference All—County Most Valuable Player Award BRYAN DELLINGER E ullback Most Valuable Player Award All—County Honorable Mention All—Conference JACOB FULLWOOD BILL GANTT BRUCE PIERCY Halfback Fullback Tackle Honorable Mention Honorable Mention All—Conference All—Conference TOMMY POTEET Quarterback JACKIE POTEAT Tackle STEVE WHISNANT Halfback BEN WILLIAMS Halfback LARRY GRIFFIN LARRY BRANCH KEITH BERRY . DANNY POWELL JACK CLAYWELL Halfback Halfback End U Fullback Guard Jf (jfl l( its of a ' ( h ' nniny Season JirPs 7)asl?e tbaJI FIRST ROW: Mrs. Perkins, Beverly Griffin, Judy Lowman, Cathy Powell, Joyce Deal, Pam Murphy, Janis Sharp, Susan Settlemyre, Sarah Abernethy. SECOND ROW: Rita Ross, Judy Howell, Renee McGalliard, Marsha Rockett, Kathy Rector, Mike U ' ren, Gloria Estes, Judy Abernethy, Diane Odham, Ann Byrd, Pat Grill, Cathy Brown, Trudy Kincaid. PAMELA MURPHY SUSAN SETTLEMYRE CATHY POWELL JOYCE DEAL JUDY LOWMAN RITA ROSS (Captain) JANIS SHARP JUDY HOWELL FIRST ROW: Tom Smith, Jack Cozort, Bill Wilkins, Ricky U’ren, Greg Baker, Alvin Ballard. SECOND ROW: Coach Earley, Tony Cox, Brian Dellinger, Johnny Poteat, Tommy Poteat, Denny Young, Gary Powell, James Engle. ALVIN BALLARD RICKY U’REN (Co-Captain) ) a se ha Jeam FIRST ROW: Jacob Fullwood, Ken Ramsey, Dean Gurley, Brian Dellinger, Jerry Byrd, Lou Cox, Jerry Saunders, Johnny Groves, Gary Coffey, Birdie Carswell (Bookkeeper). SECOND ROW: Coach Early, Jack Poteat, Arnold Stamey, John Entzi, Danny Powell, Tom Scronce, Jerry Poteat, Tom Smith, Johnny Poteat, Alen Dale, Dale Cozort (Bus Driver, Manager). COACH EARLEY TONY COX Outfielder All-County TOM SMITH Second Base All-County JERRY BYRD Outfielder All-County JACOB FULLWOOD Expert Baserunner JERRY SAUNDERS Outfielder ARNOLD STAMEY Outfielder JACK POTEAT Second Base Managers BIRDIE CARSWELL DALE COZORT JOHN ENTZI First Base JOHNNY POTEAT Outfielder BRIAN DELLENGER Third Base JERRY POTEAT Catcher J ' racA FRONT ROW: Jackob Fullwood, Moochie Whisnant. SECOND ROW: Dean Clark (Coach), Steve Whisnant, Jackie Claywell, Bill Wilkins, Ricky U ' Ren, Ben Williams. FRONT ROW: Moochie Whisnant, Rommy Poteet, Mike Harris, Joel Sigmon, Kenneth Ramsey. SECOND ROW: Steve Whisnant, Randy Treadway; Johnny Holt, Dean Clark, Johnny Brown, Jackie Claywell, Thad Brendle. 7oot£aff 7)annuel Having had a good football season, the team and friends celebrated at a football banquet. There are always outstanding individuals on a good team. As a reward of their work, several businesses donated trophies for them. The largest trophy, donated by Cooper Insurance Agency, was given to Bryan and Moochie for the Most Valuable Players. Moochie was also awarded the Best Tackier trophy from Page Child res and the Best Blocker award given by City Ready Mix was given to Bryan. Rinkadink Full- wood came through with the Best Back trophy donated by Ken Morris. The Best Line¬ man trophy by Roy Morris was presented to big Bo Young. For being the Best Sports¬ manship, Jack Cozort won the trophy from Hickory. The Best J. V., Phil Beach, was awarded with a trophy from Rader ' s IGA. Also honored were the cheerleaders with gifts from H H Cleaners. The team showed their appreciation for the coaches, Coach Shull and Coach Bear Clark, with gifts. The Student Council of Drexel had the privilege this year of travelling to a newly consolidated high school at Waynesville, N.C. Drexel hopes to consolidate in the future and have such facilities as the spa¬ cious library pictured above. Other advantages of Tuscola High School were the width of the halls and the size of the classrooms. The lockers were recessed from the main portion of the hall and did not interfere with student traffic. Members of the Tuscola Student Council and some of the teachers conducted the tour and explained details to the visitors. Advanced English learns much under the skilled teaching of Mrs. Donald McCall. Trips and skits add pleasure to the task of learning. Students are chosen to participate in this four year program. A Look to the Future . . . Your Best Assurance of Succes s Right now, as you begin life on your own , you have a major task before you of bringing success within your grasp. What ' s best way to do this? Take a look at the future. Decide what your goals will be, how you can best achieve them. You can allow things to happen by themselves or you can make them happen as you wish. The choice is yours. By planning, carefully asess- ing your abilities and sticking to your goals, you can assure, in some measure, your success. Begin planning today by looking towards tomor¬ row. The furniture shown here is look at tomorrow ' s furnishings other quality Drexel furniture, craftmanship and planning. Index by Drexel, a futuristic for today ' s homes. Like all Index is the product of skill, 1 SOCKS FROM DREXEL KNITTING MILLS COMPANY Drexel, North Carolina COOPER INSURANCE AGENCY INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS YOUR Insurance k SERVfei P. O. Box 548, Drexel, N. C. .Hemredkm J U HENREDON FURNITURE INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED, MORGANTON, NORTH CAROLINA D REX EL A . C Drexel, N. C. Member of F. D. I. C. OFFICERS MRS. NELL C. LIPPARD Manager BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. B. Harris Jethro Hoyle Frank Huffman RADER’S IGA FOODUNER Home of the Country Ham At IGA We Really Care VERNON RADER, Prop. 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Best Wishes to Seniors of ' 68 F rom Compliments of C L BUILDERS SUPPLY CHARLES R. FRANKLIN LANDSCAPING AND SEPTIC TANK WORK Morganton, N. C. Building Supplies and Custom Built Cabinets Telephone 437-0888 Shipped Sand and Gravel - Concrete to Your Specification Designed Tested by Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory Radio Dispatched Trucks Ready- Mix Co. With Compliments of CHARLES G. POTEAT JEWELERS P. O. Box 518 Valdese, N. C. Dial 874-2189 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. Walks, Driveways, Porches, Patios Basements, Curbing, Free Estimates CARL BRINKLEY, Owner Morganton, N. C. Compliments of Compliments of COLONIAL COURT MOTEL COLONIAL THEATER CORNWELL DRUG CO. Valdese, North Carolina Morganton, North Carolina Phone 437-3141 CUTTING-CROSS V 3 j£ftEVROLETc V V .INCORPORATED IV 33 ' ales and S Vvice y C) ' ' Buy ke County Volume Deafer 1 V 7 r n; pT N o KtlrGr e b St. -J r No arokAa 0 r v r wrW DANNER’S SERVICE STATION TIRES BATTERIES GAS OIL A ) Compliments of DOLLY HOSIERY MILLS, INC. Valdese, North Carolina ATLANTIC DREXEL ATLANTIC FREE PICKUP AND DELIVERY Phone 437-4668 Downtown Drexel Compliments of DREXEL OIL COMPANY KEROSENE FUEL OIL AUTOMATIC CAR WASH Phone 433-0252 EARL FRANKLIN MOTORS, INC. Authorized Ford Sales and Service Phone TR 4-3131 Acces sories Valde se North Carolina Compliments of EAST END BARBER SHOP Valdese, North Carolina Compliments of ELLER BROTHERS FURNITURE 207 East Union Street Morganton, North Carolina Phone 437-6135 Compliments of FLEMING DRIVE PACKAGE STORE Morganton, North Carolina I f Compliments of THE FASHION The Store of the Future Morganton, North Carolina I I Groceries, Gas, Feeds, and Fishing Supplies FRYE’S GROCERY Intersection of Amherst Rd. and Zion Rd. GEORGE’S TEXACO 641 East Maine Valdese, N. C. Compliments of H. H. CLEANERS SHOE SHOP Serving the Drexel Area HILLMAN SECURITY REALTY CO. Complete Insurance and Real Estate Compliments of GENE’S DRIVE-IN 40 Car Electronic Ordering Service Morganton, North Carolina LAUNDRY DRY CLEANING CO. , INC. Morganton, N. C. Compliments of HOOD’S PHARMACY HOWARD’S PURE OIL Chevy Engineering Morganton, N. C. 437-9874 X % X ' Or ’ ria ton, N. Ct d -x . L -— Morganton, North Carolina 31. AIpx i®ull (Uumjjattij Mull Building Area Code 704 437-9137 Best Wishes From KIRKSEY COMPANY, INC. JOYCE Hardware F ur niture Funeral Directors FURNITURE CO. Valdese, N. C. KNOB CREEK OF 1 MORGANTON Compliments of BOX 995 — MORGANTON, N. C. LOUISE HARRIS BEAUTY SHOP .V V 0 pjas ..o 0- K •M . ■■ LOWMAN A C l ft . GRADING 1 W Compliments of LYNN’S Morganton, N. C, M. C. SERVICE CENTER Best Wishes to the Class of ' 68 Located at the Drexel Inter section No. 2 wyWMO S « POHP’S WW HAM HOUSE 1 1 WV Tuh ND)S . ek to t j I L _ MILLER’S PHARMACY Morganton ' s Modern and Complete Drug and Cosmetic Company 402 East Union St. Morganton, N. C. Ph. 437-8034 tHiE- b Vvf- W ORGANTO TIRE STORE GOODYEAR 111 North Green Street Morganton, N. C. fit! MULL OIL INC. ■ura m m PAGE CHILDRES ESSO Dial 500 FI eming Drive 437-2441 Morganton, N. C. FOR COMPLETE BURNER SALES and SERVICE Dial 437-2441 ' Happy Heating With Watchdog Service Downtown Drexel, N. C. ! I ' Compliments of 5 y Swell’s gro. -70 Serving M for jOVer Call Day or Night ' $37-411 6 Compliments of RAY LOCKHART iments of ° f SES Compliments of SERVICE BARBER SHOP 118 and 120 Union St. Morganton, N. C. Valdese, N. C. Compliments of SPAKE PHARMACY Morganton, N. C STYLE SHOP Ladies Ready-to-Wear and Shoes Compliments of THOMPSON ' o ' Koh V D ' . vslr J- c AA LOWERS CO., INC. Sales and Service A3$4 S. Green St. , Morganton, N. C, ( r Phone 437-0671 Everything From Hot Dogs to T-Bones TOMMY’S DRIVE-IN 11 oA A Good Place to Eat Highway 70 st Wishes From VAMBpSE PRINTING CO Printing - Office Supplies Phone 874-4511 Valdese, N. C. I i T T KW 7 1 I 3 _ rr jM ,1 ) p) C ij pl ' i y. t ■ r )jA i % r i y 1 a- V k j nv W . (y i ib- ' J EBB’S STUDIO W 7 oAT|k V. P CROW , d 14 7 J Hy b up KJ ' b ir 0‘ L Ai L A IP 0 - cP 0 Morganton, N. C Compliments of WESTERN AUTO ASSOC. STORE CflROLMfl HflTCHfRIlS IRC. home OF QUALITY BRED CHICKS Morganton, North Caro lina Dial 43 7-2611 P. O. Box 911 Morganton, North Carolina Compliments of YOUNGS SHOE STORE SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY 136 Union Street Morganton, N. C. 7 ompliments of CLARKE’S GROCERY •bt -bs P A y -cn Compliments of Compliments of CROSBY’S PHARMACY MID-WAY GROCERY Drexel, North Carolina Best Wishes to the Class of 1968 STEELE RULANE COMPANY Morganton, North Carolina Compliments of EVENING COUTURE CATAWBA HAIRSTYLING ACADEMY Day and Evening Classes Phone 327-3846 229 First Ave. S. E. 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