Alton High School - Comet Yearbook (Alton, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1986 volume:

1RBS-BB THE VERB OF THE □□fTlET BB RLTDN CnmET VERRBDDH m n a n o n o i r S c k Front Row, Left to Right: Jinks Wynn, Don Johnson, Gayle AraSmith. Second Row, Left to Right: Vernon Orr, Clifford Warren. Not Pictured: Leroy Chronister. B o a r j • € p e r I i e n m c e • i n t p a a r ¥ Bill j . M n 3 Sujf Wilts Sdiyli behoof Secretary Sue dhroniiter Superintendent 3 Secretary 2) a onna (darutherS ementary Secreta (Bari, ara (Cotton (J3ooltlzeeper unci Schoo (EoarJ Secretary Don Barton V o c. A g r i c u I t u r e School Faculty V 0 c. A g r 1 c u I 1 u r • c Dale Combs Darrell Strain 5 6 A.H.S. Schell Millsap Jan Leascher Sheila Milchner Bottom, Left to Right: Carolyn Campbell, Freda McClanahan, Wanda Johnson. Top Row, Left to Right: Velma Parrott, Sue Deckard, Martha Warren. Ruth Simpson, Delora Vest. Top, Left to Right: Billie Joe Millsap, Lex Gray, Otto Deckard, Faye Smith, Jack Campbell. Bottom Left to Right: Jim Lynch, Glen Jenkins. Dorlas Chronister. Chester Warren, Cecil Allmon. Joe Wheeler. High School Custodian Farl Stevens, Flementary Custodian HAPPY VALEN i IN $ ESTER 9 l-eft to Right. Third Row: Julie Case. Angie Simpson, Myleca Hill. Cindy Donley, Mary Ceach. Fourth Row: David Warner. leslie Crabtree. Terri Blankenship, Sharon Klkins, Rachel Rothgeb. lisa McClanahan. Tracey Outlaw. Not Pictured: Stacey Mills, and Lisa Fernow. Kditors: Newspaper — Debbie Tnpp. Yearbook — Tammy Whittenburg. left to Right. Front Row: Becky Walter . Nan- cy Orr. Tammy Kerr. Dovie Vaughln. Second Row: Yonda Woods, Cindy Turner. Cindy Melton, Dawn Mendenhall. Angie Davis. Left to Right. Front Row: Angie Hower, Tracey Outlaw, Robin Smith, Greg Elliott, Nancy Orr. Second Row: Angie Simpson, Glenna Taber. L ann Joslin. Anne Russell. Pat Ix fferty. Angela Hower. Bobbi Gum, Myleea Hill, Kim Neal, Tammy Kerr. Third Row: Mary Oesch, Sherry Orr, Becky Walters, Dawn Adrian, Kara Thompson, Kristie Hensley, Dovie Vaughn, Rebecca Haddock, Terra Lcdgerwood, Sandy Barton. Fourth Row: Lisa Shaw, Jenny WTeeler, Tammy Simpson. Jason Roberts, Danny Sisco, Koral Kimbrough, Julie Case, Janie Crews, Tina Eccles, Lisa Johnson, Lavonda Cock man. Fifth Row: Brian Chronister, Kristie Davis. David Warner. Todd Carr, Shane Benson, Kevin AraSmith, Stacey Mills, Robert Hollis, Linda Fernow, Janine Case. Morris Jenkins, Trisa Wynn. Student Council Nucleus of Officers: Tammy Whittenburg, Reporter: Lisa McClanahan, President: Rachel Rothgeb, Vice President: Anne Young. Secretary Treasurer. Michelle Hower. Sandy Barton. Janine Case. Myleea Hill, Mrs. Deedee Gum, Sponsor, Stacey Mills, Linda Fernow, Tracey Outlaw, Angie Simpson, David Warner. Student Body First Row: Sara Forester. Cindy Jackson. Glenna Taber, Rhonda Shchom, Angie Franks. SheUy Buckner. Susan Palmer, Gena Romero, Crystal Collins. Second Row: Anne Young, Shi Ix Hambell, Cindy Donley. Christi Tune, Janie Crews. Alice Roland, Patricia McIntyre, Dovie Vaughn. Third Row: Michelle Quinn, Kerri Sisco, Jennifer Lucas, Ann Palmer, Stephanie Clark. Marla Adams. Patty Sisco, Wendy Vestal. Fourth Row: David Warner, Mike Baty, Dustin Oliver, Eddie Muse, Shawn Board, Alan Chcnoweth, Terry Lunyou. Tracey Outlaw. David Bartholomae. Fifth Row: Deanna Andrews, Wanda Wood, LeAnn Joslin, Jamie Barton, Rodney Johnson, L. D. Yarbrough, Sammy Presley. Paula Campbell. Katona AraSmith, Beth Ann Daves. Drama Club ‘A Star is Born First Row, Left to Right: Francis Palmer, Cindy Melton. Lislie Crabtree, Sharon Klkins, Jeanette Childers, Debbie Tripp, Terry Blankenship, David Stairs. Second Row: Shelley Deckard, Keri Sisco, Erip King. Debbie Elkins, Cris Davis, Angie Davis, Scott Dale, Venita Blankenship. Margie Farel, Patty Palmer. 'Third Row: Dustin Oliver. Rhonda Mc- Clanahan, Kevin Bates, Robin Smith, Stacy Howell, Kim McClanahan, Suzanne Davis, Tom Ford. INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB b Left to Right, Front Row: Daniel Ficken, Suzanne Davis. Shi Loh Hambel. Joanie Billingsley. Justin Herpst. Second Row: Todd Carr. Jim Tucker. James Hudson. Chris Davis. Jimmy VanWinkle. Eddie Muse. Third Row: Benny Campbell. Johnny Roberts. Tommy F.ggert. Jeremy Hudson. Fourth Row: Kevin Bates, Bob Palmer, Bryan Squires. Science Club Left to Right: Linda Fernow, Cindy Turner, Cindy Melton. Mrs. Dearindia Higgins, Spon- sor, Alan Chenoweth, Angie Hower. Future Farmers of America First Row. Left to Right: Francis Palmer. Arlie Brinkley, Anthony Palmer, Kevins Girdley, Christi Wall. Penny Barton. Kristi Strain. Terry Lunyou, Tracey Outlaw, David Warner, Sheila Hensley, Becky Walters, Travis Rector, Mike Crews, Jared French. Second Row: Jay Doster, Glen Brandon, Billy Holman, Rob Pingleton, Keri Sisco, Suzanne Davis. Patty Reinmuth, Mike. Barbara Deckard. Chris Smith, Juanita Wilkerson, Jackie Martin. Jerry Cook. Third Row: Jeff Prince, Mark Walker, Yancey Caruthers, Skip Daves, Steven Smith, Chet Sisco, Travis Campbell Jim Tucker, Rebecca Haddock, Jeff Tranthan. Walter Dills, Gerald Smith, Jimmy Reese, Scott Dale. Fourth Row: Jamie, Joey W ilkerson, Freddie Neldon, Chris Davis, James Cotton, Hudson, Jeremy Hudson, Nathan Sisco. Brian Hufstedlcr. Mark Holman, Trisa W'ynn, Steven Orr. John. Fifth Row: James Prince, Richie German, Terry Beazley. Bob Palmer, Tom Ford, Lee Dunham, Mark. Billy Tillman, Chris Orr. John Popplewell, Tony Roberts. Tracey Outlaw, David Warner, Penny Barton Mrs. Belly Minich Sponsor Front Row: Phyllis Adkisson, Jeannette Bates, Lisa Johnson, Tina Eccles, Shelly Buckner, Dovie Vaughn. Second Row: Robin Smith, Melba Barton, Debbie Tripp, Barb Campbell, Peggy Khulman. Thrid Row: Jennifer Deckard, Melissa Williams, Jennifer Johns, Pally Palmer. Josie Warnes, Roberta Tucker. Fourth Row: Jolene Watkins, Pam Bennett, Cindy Melton, Dawn Mendenhall, Rhonda McClanahan, Kim Mc- Clanahan. Velma Farris, Mary Farris, Dawn Roberts. F u t u r e H o m e m a k e r s 0 f A m e r • 1 c a 19 Teachers of hr t Ho . larft to Right: Benila Lynch. Jennifer Kimbrough. lisa Shaw. Kristy Hensley, Komi Kimbrough. Gndy Melton. Dawn Adrian. Second Row: Kara Thompson, Lisa Johnson. Jeanette Childers. Lisa McClanahan. Nancy Orr. Julie (W. Janie Crew� . Unda Fernow. Dovie Vaughn. Third Row: Shane Benson. Kevin AraSmith. Jackie Martin. Angela Mower. Stacey Mills. Trisa U ynn. Susie Neldon. Robin Smith. Peggy Kuhlman. fourth Row: Vonda Cockman. Rachel Rothgeb. Jason Roberts, Greg Llliott. Kristie Davis. Nancy Johnson. Pat Utterly. Terry Lunyou. Fifth Row: Rebecca Haddock. Myleea Hill. Jeff frantham, Bobbi Cum. Pina Eccle� , Vonda Woods. Cindy Turner, Angie Simpson. Sixth Row: Chris Orr. Scott Cirdley. Mike Baty. Dustin Oliver. Mrs. Myrtle little. Spon- sor. John Reed. Morris Jenkins. Tracey Outlaw. Robert Hollis. ■ I V Young People Against Y-Pac Cancer Y-Pac Front Row, Left to Right: Tracey Outlaw, Greg F.lliott. Second Row: Linda Fernow, Stacey Mills, Nancy Orr. Third Row: Mr. Jim Hower, Sponsor, Melinda Bates, Jameda Wilkerson, Jennifer Hudson, Saundra Johnson, Michelle Campbell. Erin Robbins, Tonya Bartholomae, Jolene Watkins, Novella Jett, Josey Warrens, Jonathan Kimbrough, Rodney Johnson. Daniel Johnson. Gary Cook, Anne F'ranks, Stephanie Clark, Rhonda Lynch, Jeff Warren, Greg Geman. Brad Vest. Fourth Row: Kotona AraSmith, Ronda Shehom, Amanda Reed. Stacey W alker. Lajunia Smith. Jill Middleton, Kristi Hensley, Patti Sisco, Kara Thompson, Anne Young, Koral Kimbrough. Benita Lynch, Eric King, Paula Johnson, Sandy McClanahan. Fifth Row: Shane Benson, Yancy Caruthers, Justin Herpst, Jennifer Gym, Janine Case, Danny Sisco, Emily Sanders, Sandy Bar- ton. Wendy Vestal, Jennifer Kimborugh, Jimmy Hower, Michelle Hower, Angie Hower, Julie Case, Terry Lunyou, LaRhonda Parrott. Sixth Row: Pat Lafferty, Robert Hollis, John Reed, Morris Jenkins. Bryan Hufstedler. Kevin AraSmith. Cindy Turner, Kristi Davis, Terra Ledgerwood, Sandy Bridges, Michelle Buckner, Krista Bell, Linda Kirkland, Tammy Simpson, Nancy Johnson. Alan Chenoweth. Auro Mechanics Glen Williams. David Turner. Fat Treptow, Gary Kedburn, Chet Sisco, Myron Murphy, Jim Ghambers 23 Homecoming 1985-86 Homecoming Queen Nancy On- Miss Linda Femow and escort Tracey Outlaw, Queen Nancy Orr and escort Gary Redburn, Miss Vonda Woods and escort Brian Chronisler. Miss Rachel Rothgeb and escort Dustin Oliver. Magic of the Comet Sparkle Homecoming A ttendants Mrs. Wendy Vestal Escort Pat I afferty, Miss Becky Walters and Escort David Bartholomae, Miss Barbara Campbell and Escort Myron Murphy. Miss Dawn Adrian and Escort Shane Benson. Alton High School Band Top Row: Gerald Smith, Kevin Miller, Nancy Orr, Bari� Campbell. Rhonda Shohorn, Bohbi Gum, Anne Young, Jackie Martin, Janine Case, Beth Daves, Missy Tran- tliam. Mark Holman. Third Row: Jimmy Reese, Justin Herpst, Travis Rector, Shana Holman. Rachel Richardson, Greg Elliott, Chris Orr. Bryan Hufstedler, Steve Orr, Yancy Caruthers. Rob Pingleton, Becky Wallers. Second Row: Stacy Walker, Cindy Cropper, Jennifer Gum. Trisa Wynn, Sue Calfee, Libby Johnson. Sherry Orr, LeAnn Joslin. I-aRhonda Parrot. First Row : Alice Roland, Missy Murphy, Buddy Hower, John Reed, Patty Sisco, Terry Wright, Keri Huddleston, Jimmy Hower, Bevin Seward. Floor: Linda Fernow, Morris Jenkins, Angie Hower. Not Present: Tammy Whittenburg. Jazz Back Row: Jimmy Reese. Angie Hower, Trisa Wynn, Rachel Richardson. Morris Jenkins. Mike King. Pal l-afferly. Second Row: Shana Holman, Rob Pingleton, Becky Walters. Front Row: Mike Johnson. Anne Young, Mark Holman, Chris Orr. Bryan Hufstedler. Choir ... n Jr Moving High ... Kara Thompson — Drummer, Mike Johnson — Drums. Mark Sisco — Electirc Guitar. Show Choir. Back Row. Left to Right: John Reed, Wendy Vestal. Jason Roberts. Nancy Johnson. Alan Chenowelh, Tammy Simpson. Middle Row: David Bartholmew, Jennifer Kimbrough, Bruce Metis, Janie Crews, Morris Jenkins, Susie Neldon, Jeff Trantham. Missy Trantham. Front Row: Shane Benson, Dawn Adrian. Chet Sisco. Koral Kimbrough. Pat I afferty, Kristy Hensley. Kneel- 28 Brian Chronister — The Pianist. First Row, Left to Right: Tammy Kerr, Becky Richardson. Jeff Trantham. Koral Kim- brough. Jennifer Gum, Chet Sisco, Kristi Hensley, Shane Benson, Jennifer Kimbrough. Paula Johnson, Jimmy Reese. Missy Trantham. Janella Williams. Seond Row: Janine Case, Jimmy Reese, Wendy Vestal. Robert Hollis, Pam Metz, Pat Lafferty, Rachel Richardson, David Bartholomae, Janie Crews, Mike Crews, Kim Neal, Danny Sisco. Third Row: Bryan Chronister, Anne Young, Tammy Simpson. John Reed, Nancy Johnson. Morris Jenkins, Kristie Davis, Jason Roberts, Susie Neldon, Alan Chenoweth, Myleea Hill, Bruce Metz. Lcfl to Right: Terry l.unyou. Kristie Strain, Queen: Jackie Martin, Pal Treptow. Shelia Hensley, I ony Roberts, Kerri Sisco, James Cotton. Above. “86” Lettermen, Front Row: Terry Lunyou, Tracey Outlaw, Buddy Hower. Middle Row: Shane Benson, Greg Flliotl. Phillip Bates, Skip Daves. Back Row: Jimmy Hower, Jason Roberts, Gary Rcdburn, Stacy Howell. Right. Front: Jennifer Gum, Sandy Barton, Michelle Hower. Middle: Tammy Simpson, Angela Hower. Back: Gigi Outlaw, Stacey Mills. BoysC.-C., Front Row: Shane Benson. Phillip Bates, Buddy Hower, Terry Lunyou, Tracey Outlaw, Greg FJliotl. Skip Daves. Second Row: Mike Crews, Yancy Caruthers, Cindy Turner. Janine Case, Angie Simpson, Jimmy Hower, Tony Roberts. Third Row: Kevin AraSinith, Jason Roberts. Gary Redburn, Stacy Howell. Ix nnie Roberts, Mark Holman, Richie German. Fourth Row: Chris Orr, John Reed, Billy Johnson, Robert Hollis, Morris Jenkins. Girls’ C.-C.: Janine Case, Angie Simpson. Sandy Barton, Terra I.edgerwood, Melissa Laramore, Peggy Kuhlman. Tammy Simpson, LaVonda Cockman, Kristie Strain, Kim Willard, Stacey Mills, Gigi Outlaw, Angela Hower, Kara Thompson. Jennifer Gum, Stacey Walker, Cindy Cropper, Michelle Hower. Dawn Adrian, Cindy Turner. Spirit... Enthusiasm... Dedication Top to Bottom Side: Bobbi Gti Jackie Martin. Jani Case, Sandy M Clanahan, Pau Johnson, Mi si Trantham. Top to Bottom, Left Side: Cindy Turner, Linda Fernow, Michelle Hower, Libby Johnson, Wendy Vestal, Ronda Shehom. A.H.S. Cheerleaders l fl to Right: Statistician — Angie Simpson, Manager — Skip Daves, Shane Benson, Mark Holman, Chris Orr, Robert Hollis, Greg Elliott. Jason Roberts, Morris Jenkins. John Reed. Tracey Outlaw. Brad Hurtado. Kevin AraSmith, Gary Redbum. Statistician — Emily Sanders. Bottom Row. Left to Right: Richie German. Stacy Howell. Mike Crews, Steven Orr. Buddy Hower, Tony Roberts, Robbie Hurtado, Billy Johnson, Ixmnie Roberts, Jimmy Hower. Alton 52 Summersville 43 Alton 74 Winona 67 Alton 47 Batesville 40 Alton 77 Eminence 60 Alton 85 kosh 56 Alton 82 Couch 44 Alton 2 West Plains 0 Forfeit Alton 97 Bakersfield 67 Alton 54 Willow Springs 40 Alton 88 Kosh 50 Alton 67 South Iron 62 Alton 86 Thayer 45 Van Burcn 64 Alton 60 Trozvanl 62 Alton 44 Alton 70 Cabool 55 Alton Tournament Libert) Tournament ('.onferenee Tournament Regional Tournament State Playoff Sectionals 1st 2nd 1st 1st Licking 72 Alton 57 Angela Hower, Jr. The Kids Were Back! Front Row, Left to Right: Stacey Mills, Kim Willard. Back Row: Cindy Cropper, Kara Thompson, Angela Hower, Tammy Simpson. Lavonda Cockman, Gigi Outlaw, Kristie Strain, Sandy Barton. 3rd Thayer Tournament 2nd Couch Tournament 1st Conference Tournament 1st Regional Tournament Conference Co-Champions 19-6 Coach Doyle Pitts Ko«h Cabool Weal Plains Koch Eminence Ijberty Couch Thayer Eminence Bunker Bakersfield Evening Shade Thayer Koah Summers ville Doniphan Van Buren Eminence Couch Van Buren Bakersfield Hartville Gainesville Cabool Viburnum THEM 33 36 39 29 43 30 31 47 33 36 48 44 72 39 26 54 28 54 36 31 49 29 50 51 47 Kristie Strain, Jr. For the first time since 1978, the Lady Comets won 1st Place in the Regional Tournament. Although they were defeated in State Sectional play they had an outstan- ding year with a record of 19-6. This is something that will be remembered for years to come. Coach Doyle Pitts led the Comets to an im- pressive season this year. All of his hard work and sleepless nights paid off when the girls won 1st Place in the Regional Tourna- ment. Congratulations Coach Pitts. Stacey Mills, Sr. Kim Willard, Sr. Tammy Simpson Soph. Basketball 1986 . . . The Year of the Comet! 1985-86 was the 4th consecutive year the AHS Girls’ Softball Team triumphed in their district and won the honor to advance into the state playoffs. Doyle Pitts is the coach of the team. Front Row: Linda Femow. Stacey Mills, and Nancy Orr. Second Row: Sheila Hensley. Kara Thompson. Kristie Strain, and Gigi Outlaw. Third Row: Michelle Howard, Sandy Barton, Peggy Kuhlman, and Myleea Hill. Fourth Row: Managers. Kim Willard, Angie Hower. and Kristi Hensley. A.H.S. SOFTBALL ROW DISTRICT CHAMPS First How, Left to Right: Myron Murphy. John Reed. Morris Jenkins. Shane Benson. Stacy Howell. Se- cond Row: Richie German, Tracey Outlaw, Mark Walker, Gary Redburn, John Popplewell. Third Row: Buddy f Hower, Steven Smith, Jimmy Hower, Scott Dale. wester AUTO M 0 s 1 T a I e n I e d Tracey Outlaw and Linda Fcmow Morris Jenkins and Stacey Mills Koral Kimbrough and Creg Elliott Brian Chronisler and Janie Crews Linda Fernow. Brian Chronisler. and Rachel Rothgeb B i g g e s t F I i r I Jackie Marlin and John Reed B e s t A I I A r o u n d Nancy Orr Not Pictured: Pat Treptow B e s t I) r e s s e d Stewart Miller and Rachel Rothgeb Nancy Orr and Gary Redburn Brian Chronister and Nancy Johnson Stewart Miller and Tammy Whiltenburg Not Pictured: Pat Treptow Teresa Bettis and Mike Johnson Russell Anderson Picture Not Avoilable Teresa Beilis Jim Chambers IK Allen Chenoweth Keith Campbell Brian Chronister Janie Crews Skip Daves Greg Elliott Tom Ford Jane Deckard Linda Femow Junior Deckard Tony Elliott Becky Foreman Shelley Deckard Debbie Elkins Scott Girdley 49 Terry Lunyou Jackie Martin Rose Haddock Mike Johnson Koral Kimbrough Bobbi Jo Gum Picture Not Available Rebecca Haddock Morris Jenkins Mike King Benila Lynch Treptow Nancy Johnson Pat Lafferty Stuart Miller Stacey Mills Dustin Oliver Stephen Potter Eddie Muse Donna Baker Palmer Myron Murphy Picture Not Available Nancy Orr Tracey Outlaw 51 Chet Sisco Cindy Turner Christie Watt Rachel Rothgeb Jeff Trantham Elizabeth Turner James Sanders Tammy Whittenburg Dovie Vaughn Robin Smith Debbie Tripp David Turner Terry Williams Glen Williams Vonda Woods Rose Williams Lisa Wilcox Juanita Wilkerson Mark Wilson Kim Willard 53 Tracey Outlaw, President of the Senior class, serv- The Senior address was given by Stacey Nancy Orr. Vice President of the Senior class, gave ed as Master of Ceremonies of the 1986 Mills. the welcome. Graduating procedures. Graduation isn’t a sad occasion for some Seniors. Guest speaker at Baccalaureate was Mr. Steve Eubanks. Senior Choir m IE Pat I .affert y Koral Kimbrough singing “Up Where We Belong” at the end of the graduation ceremonies. IE a § 8 The backdrop for graduation was created by Tracey Outlaw. Debbie Tripp Shawn Board Koral Kimbrough Alan Chenoweth Nancy Johnson Mike King yyao-tfo rrom SEARCH Nice tux Myron . . . The evening was started off with a good meal and good company. RAINBOW A slow song gets everyone to dance. FOR A The Seniors enjoy their last Prom. Robert. Mark, and Jason sit this one out. 55 Good Times ”111' ttHERE V - 5 and Memories Juniors... Kevin AraSmitli Melba Barton Penny Barton Jeannette Bates Pam Bennett Shane Benson Terri Blankenship Barbara Campbell Todd Carr Julie Case l ivonda Cockman James Cotton Leslie Crabtree Angie Davis Chris Davis Kristie Davis Barbara Deckard Lee Dunham Tina Sharon Klk in Mark Holm.ml Angela Mower James Hudson Brad Hurtado Lisa Johnson Tammy Kerr Jennifer Kimbrough Terry Lusk Ona Marlow Lisa MeCInnahan Dawn Mendenhall Bruce Metz Chris Orr Gigi ()uUaw Bob Palmer La Rhonda Parrott Jason Roberts John Roberts Gena Romero Lisa Shaw Angela Simpson Headed for the Top Killy Tillman ) ■■ ■ Warner 1 JnWwBHer Rosemary Wheel Trisa Wynn • t I ’ lured: Mat 1.1 Adams h . hi Bates Mike Enlow I im Enlow uisaii Mall Robert Hollis l.ori Johnson Cindy Melton Pally Palmer Lean Peters Kenny Phillips James Prince Kevin Wiggs Janelia Williams Tl Sophomores... Sue Calfee Travis Campbell Beth Ann Daves Ramona Deckard Walter Dill Cindy Donley Jay Dosler Rene Harvey Kristi Hensley Shelia Hensley Myleea Hill Shana Holman Glenn Holmes Stacy Howell Jill Middleton Jamey Morrison Kim Neal Freddie Neldon Mary Oesch Sherry Orr Randall Parrott Melissa Bates Terry Beazley Lisa Brewer Joe Bridges Tina Bridges Samantha Bridges Robert Brown Marge Farrell Mary Farris Adam French Richie German Jennifer Gum Shelx h Harnmel Bobby Harvey Buddy Hower Jeremy Hudson Paula Johnson Peggy Kuhlman Kim McClanahan Rhonda McClanahan Mike Mauldin John Popplewell Jeff Prince Rachel Richardson Lonnie Roberts Tony Roberts Anne Russell Ronda Shehom 61 Tammy Simpson Danny Sisco Nathan Sisco Patty Sisco Gerald Smith I ajunia Smith Steven Smith Glenna Taber Kara Thompson Melissa Trantham James Tucker Donald Tune Allen Tweedy Jim Usery Jeannie VanWinkle Mark Walker Becky Walters Joey Wilkerson Terry Wright Anne Young Justin Herpst Hanging in There Freshmen... Sandy Barton Christa Boll Joanie Billingsley Venita Blankenship Eric Boler Glen Brandon Arlie Brinkley Shiela Brock Michelle Buckner Yancy Caruthers Janine Case Jerry Cook Mike Crews Cindy Cropper Kevin Dale Suzanne Davis Liz Eccles Carla Farel Ruby Farel Jared French Tim Graham Sabrina Gray Jeffery Heddon Kim Hensley Billy Holman Michelle Hower Bryan Hufstedler Billy Johnson Libby Johnson Leann Joslin Eric King Linda Kirkland Scotty Lance Terra Ledgerwood Pam Looney Jennifer Lucas 63 A New Beginning Sandy McClanahan John Marlow Pam Metz Kevin Miller James Neldon Christy Odom Stephen Orr Anthony Palmer Rob Pinglelon Michelle Quinn Travis Rector James Reese Pattie Reinmuth Becky Richardson Jerry Richey Dawn Roberts Emily Sanders Wesley Simmons Keri Sisco Valerie Sisco Beth Smith Chris Smith David Stairs Jimmy VanWinkle Christy Waller Bruce Williams Sarah W'orlhy Bevin Seward Samuel Reeves Bryant Kimbrough Jr. High Teachers... Can’t Do Without’em Allan Wilson. Coaching Bonita Hill. Speech Ralph Orr, EMR Joe Cook, Social Studies Brenda Roland. Math Grace Smith, L.D. Nancy Cates, English 66 7th Grade: Brandon Doster. Greg Bridges. Chris Roberts, John Walters, Michael Barton, Jason Andrews, Kirk Glynnell, Wynn Hall, Derrek Hufstedler, Rusty Warren. Jeremy Roberts, Billie Usrey. B o s 8th Grade: Jonny Higgins, Greg German, Robert Popplewell, Kevin Ollar, Bart Kernodle, Thomas Hensley, Andy Benson, John Baker, Jeff Warren. Brandon Doster. Greg Bridges. Chris Roberts, John Walters, Michael Barton. Jason Andrews. Kirk Glynnell, Wynn Hall. Derrek Hufstedler, Rusty Warren. Jeremy Rol� erts, Billie Usrey. Jonny Higgins, Greg German. Robert Popplewell. Kevin Ollar. Bart Kernodle. Thomas Hensley. Andy Benson. John Baker, Jeff 6? Warren, Jason Haglc. Spirit... Jr. High Cheerleaders... Enthusiasm Loft to Right: Aron Robbins, Paula Campbell, Stacy Miller, Stephanie Clark, and Kerri Huddleston. 7th 8th Grade: Melissa Murphy, Krystal Collins, Donna Middleton, Kotona AraSmith, Linda Middleton, Robin Hensley, Billie Blankenship, Cheryle Daugherty. Amanda Reed, Kim Roberts. Manager. 7th 8th Grade Softball: Melissa Murphy, Krystal Collins, Donna Middleton, Kotona AraSmith, Linda Middleton, Robin Hensley, Billie Blankenship. Cheryl Daught Amanda Reed, Kim Robert, manager, Paula Campbell. Ronda Lynch, Angela Frakes, Dena Andrews, Nikki Marlow, Stephanie Clark, Jennifer Hudson. J r. Firs I Row. I-efl to Right: Alice Roland. Martha Williams. Second Row: Michelle Campbell. Jason Andrews. Jeremy Lucas. Rusty Warren. Greg Ger- man. Aniel Johnson. Leland Cockman. John Walters. Third Row: Angie Frakes, Cindy Jackson. Dena Andrews. Rhonda Lynch. Erin Rollins, Tonya Rarthalomae, Kelpie Middleton, Jennifer Hudson, Sandra Johnson, Novella Jett, Sara Forester. Fourth Row: Shane Hitt, Doug Myers, Eric Lillie, Kerri Huddleston, Amanda Reed, Missy Murphy. Shannon Shipp, Jeanie Crews, Stephanie Clark, Paula Campbell. Fifth Row: Neasha Billingsley, Jennifer Orr. Travis Malone, Michael Rector, Bobby Popplewell, Jonathan Kimbrough, Thomas Hensley, Kirk Glynnell, Billie Usery, Crystal Collings, Jennifer Johns. J r. H i g h C h o r First Row. D-fl to Right: Josie Warmes, Michelle Campbell. Dena Andrews, Stacy Miller, Brandon Doster. Chris Roberts. Rodney Johnson, Jeff Wright. Jolene Watkins. Tonya Bartholomae. Wanda Woods. Ronda Walker. Wendy Prince. Second Row: Saundra Johnson, Katona AraSmith, Jennifer Hudson, Phyllis Adkinson. Debbie Kettsen- hurg. Daniel Johnson. Jonathan Kimbrough, Terrill Simpson, Kerri Huddleston. Kirn Roberts. Erin Robbins, Kand Worthy. Third Row: Cindy Jackson. Martha Williams, Jennifer Thomas. John Baker. Wynn Hall. Eric Little. John Higgins, Gary Cook. Rhonda Lynch, Robin Hensley. Melissa Williams. Angie Williams. Susan Palmer. Fourth Row: Kathy Neal. Christy Tunc. Jennifer Orr, Jeanie Crews. Sara Forester. Jeff Warren. Andy Benson, Kevin Ollar. lunette Co . Stephanie Clark. Patricia McAntire. Cheryl Daughtery. Velma Farris. Jr. High Beta Club First Row. Ix fl to Right: Martha Williams, Andy Benson, Alice Roland, Kevin Ollar, and Mr. Joe Cooke — Sponsor. Second Row, Lx?ft to Right: Kerri Huddleston, Aman- da Reed. Billie Blankenship, Novella Jett. Third Row. Left to Right: Eric Little. Jolene Watkins, Kotana AraSmith, Kathy Neel, Bart Kernodle, Wynn Hall, Debbie Kctsen- burg, Jeff Wright. Alice Woland. L.D. Yar- brough. Sam Presley Eric Little. Kevin Ollar, Jeff Wright High 8th Grade — Last Year Phyllis Adkisson John Baker Jamie Barton Andy Benson Tony Bettis Billie Blankenship Jennifer Barkhead Benny Campbell Paula Campbell Cary Cook Lynette Cox Jeanic Crews Cheryl Daugherty Karen Eggert Velma Farris Sara Forester Gregg German Tern Graham Jason Hagle Robin Hensley Thomas Hensley Johnny Higgins Shane Hitt Kerri Huddleston Daniel Johnson Rodney Johnson Bart Kemodle Jonathan Kimbrough Tony Lessenden Eric Little Ronda Lynch Sabre Miller Patricia McIntyre Travis Malone Michelle Metz David Middleton Donna Middleton 72 of Jr. High L. D. Yarbrough Rodney Holcomb Jerry Pan key Angie Frakes Michelle Allen T h e i Y J O u r n e y Chris Brown Sammy Burkhead Michael Chenowelh Stephanie Clark Michelle Campbell Iceland Cock man Krystal Collins Jennifer Deckard Brandon Doster Judy Foster Kirk Glynnell Wynn Hall Jennifer Hudson Derek Hufstedler Marty Hurtado Cindy Jackson Novella Jett Jennifer Johns Saundra Johnson Cristal Jones Debra Ket .enburg Doug Myers Kathy Neal Amanda Heed Renee Richard Chris Roberts John Russell Shannon Shipp Terryl Simpson Vance Sisco Roberta Tucker Christy Tune Patty Tune Billie Usrey Ronda Walker John W alters 7th G r a d e Angela Willard Melissa Williams Wanda Woods 75 ' pti t I � .' I Kay Oeseh Kindergarten Sue Holman Second Grade Cindy Johnson Sixth Grade First Grade Marion Cooke Second Grade Rita Richardson First Grade Rita I ancaster Speech Therapist Janice Koontz Fourth Grade Beth Nichol KM R Jane Reese Fourth Grade Kelly Johnson Music 77 Sally Hill First Grade Eva Morris Fifth Grade Lorrene Latham Third Grade 78 Libby Benson Fifth Grade Electa Smallwood Librarian Susan Chronister Fifth Grade Debbie Combs Third Grade Nan Hall Second Grade Shirley Roberts Kindergarten Sarah Kernodle Third Grade Keith Combs P.E. Adria Vestal Fourth Grade Sandy Crews Sixth Grade Don Hufstedler Rem. Math Roger Koontz Art Beverly Wright Kindergarten Rebecca Williams Nurse Carolyn Barton Sixth Grade Bernadine Callahan Rem. I ng. Arts Ann W'illiams Rem. Reading Caring and Dedication work together to make an effective Elementary Faculty. Lucille Fisher Elem. Jr. Hi Counselor 79 •'’■i JCT Ending... For a New Beginning Brian Arnold Juslin Barton Brian Bettis Rickey Bridges Victor Bridges Julia Booker Kim Cheever Jamie Cock rum Tonya Cole Danny Cornilsen Pete Cypret Michael Dethrow Cecil Dills Terry Durbin Jason Elkins Marvin Fernow Ben French Jerry Granger Patrina Hall Diane Hodden Brad Hensley Christine Herpst Mark Huckabee Kent Huddleston Brad Johnson Calvin Johnson LaWanda Johnson Ranee King Patrick Mooney Pam Miller Jacob Malone Debbie McDonald Robert McGibney David McMahan Debra Melton LeAnn Miller 81 Sixth Grade David Newman Stephanie Nix Jill Orr Michelle Piatt Todd Richardson Bobby Roberts Buck Smith Emily Wilburn Jeff Wilkerson George W illiams Jimmy Williams Ricky Williams Tammy Wright Brian Wynn Not Pictured: Gena Dobbs Jason Dollins Rebecca Kissel Michael Johnson Lettina Norris Dawn Schumaker Candi Andrews Christie AraSmilh Kim Barton Shane Bates Sheila Bates Robin Bell Amy Bettis Joe Bettis Brian Blankenship Joe Bridges Kevin Bridges Nancy Brumbaugh Jamie Burr Chad Campbell Joy Case Shane Casey Chris Clark Matthew Combs Sandy Comia Harley Deckard Melissa Deckard Allen Deringer Stephanie Dorris Sarah Kessler Donna Forester Larry Girdley Gary Gray Stanley Grooms Jodi Hail Christy Hebrock Matthew Huckabee Sammy Huddleston Shane Huffstedler Tonya Jett Kerry Johns Micah Kimbrough Patricia Larmore Betsy I .edge w ood Jason 1 Jttle Carrie McClanahan Benjy Mendenhall Genetta Middleton Randy Miller Kathrina Mooney Charlotte Neldon Donald Neldon Paula Neldon Neils Orr Jane Palmer Fifth Grade 83 Rising Rodney Parroll Jennifer Popplewell Daniel Reed Kristopher Reinholdt Creg Richardson Kalah Roberts Angela Robinson Wesley Sheilds Angela Simpson Not Pictured: Brian Flood Danny Hart Richard Hart Shelly Johnson Willie Johnson Jason Reeves Jennifer Reeves James Smith Shelena Taylor Amy Usrey I aura VanWinkle Julie Vestal Michael Walker Tonnya Waller Victor Watson Missy Whittenburg Chris Williams Christie Williams Tracy Yarbrough 84 4th Grade Gentry Andrews Michael Arnold Chris Beimdeck Jesse Bell Allison Bettis Eugenia Bettis Eugenia Bettis Jamie Boze Alicia Brown Michael Brown Chris Buckner Jennifer Brumbaugh Chris Buckner Vicki Campbell Allen Chccver Rob Clary Clifton Earls Becky Eggert Joshua French Gary Gray Ayra Hall Charles Hebrock Travis Hollis Rocky Hoseapple Energetic ■ .. Lively Kenny Worthy Dcna Yoakum Lyndal Jenkins Jake King Carrie Lane Victoria Lara Shana Morgan Blake Reese Jason Robbins Mary Roland April Ruff Melanie Tyrie Josie Shipp Allan Simpson Chad Sisco Tracy Smith Tina Waller Brendan Warner Mike Warren Rosanna Whittington 86 Caught in the Middle Stephanie Barton Sarah Beaird Melissa Bettis Brandi Birch Crystal Casey Heather Charbauski Chevron Cheever Melissa Collins Heather Combs Randal Cornia Rosalind Corncilson Chad Daugherty Tracy Koulks Kari Grooms Jeremiah flower Jeremy Huckabee Anna Johnson Cynthia Johnson I eslie Jett Curtis Ketzenburg Steven Kimbrough Jay I rmore Randy McClanahan Tammy Middleton Ryan Miller Dale Mills Bobby Morgan Matthew Morris Kristen Ollar Brian Parker Tommy Popplewell Joey Prince Jason Roberts Paula Simmons Daniel Simpson Reggie Sisco Sonyia Smith Travis Smith Wesley Smith Cry stal Stairs Alicia Tetreault Michael Thomas Glen Tune Jason Usery Michael Vest Rodney Warren Ben Watson Gabriel Warner Lillian Watson 87 But Moving Up f David Williams Jamie Williams Vicki Williams Scoll Whitaker Amy Wright John Wrright Rex Wynn Thomas Yarbrough Jeanie Yoakum Hope Young 88 Second Grade Ryan Arnold Shane Ash Catina Barton Joey Barton Matthew Barton Chris Bates Nikki Bogner Matthew Boler Travis Brawley Bradley Bridges Dale Brumbaugh Rex Buckley Mallie Burmingham Melia Burr Brandon Casey Jeremy Charbauski Jennifer Cline Charlotte Conner Jeffery Cravens Jeffery Crews Kevin Deckard Jeremy Deckard Shauna Dorris Teddy Kggert Joseph Foster Leann Fraley Holly Higgins Noble Mower Jessica Johnson Travis Johnson 89 Moving on Up! 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