Amory High School - Panorama Yearbook (Amory, MS)

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Awards AHS'S GOOD CITIZENS-Citizenship awards were presented these tents by various organizations Tuesday morning at the Amory High ool awards program. Front row, Lola Bynum and Charles Whitfield, ored by Post 239 of the American Legion,- second row, Suzanne Ross, Ross, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. E. V. Ross, was named Star Student t year at Amory High School based on her high ACT test score. She v recognized Tuesday morning at the awards program at the sch Other Awards BAND AWARD WINNERS NOT PICTURED Mike Pearson Louis Armstrong Jazz Award Don Gosa THE PRIDE AWARD Marsha Jones B-band trumpet award Louis Armstrong Jazz Award SCHOLARSHIP WINNER-Renea Johnson i senior at Amory High School, has been selected for a teaching scholarship by Kappa Kapp lota. She will be attending IJC in the fall. Showr with Renea is Becky Carlisle, chairman of the DECA, FBLA AWARDS-These two Sh s were named outstanding members of tubs Tuesday morning at the annual aw •rogram at Amory High School. Kim Hufl left), who served as DECA president, rec he DECA award; and Suzanne Ross, the F ■resident, was presented the FBLA award. TOP BAND AWARDS -The John Philip Sousa Band Award,

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Honors And Awards SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS AT AHS -Receiving scholarship Tuesday morning at the AHS awards program were these four member of the graduating class. They are, left to right, Cindy Morgan, I. R Longenecker Foundation; Missy Merideth, Glenn Mgf. Co.; Karei Salter. I. R. Lonaenecker Foundation; and Alicia Mitchell, Beta Sigm. AWARD WINNERS AT AMORY HIGH SCHOOL-Presenfed bond and scholarships by various organizations Tuesday morning at the awai ds program at Amory High School were, left to right, Paula Johnsor Heroines of Jericho; Tommy Thompson, Wayne Outlaw memoria award; Cathy Lackey, West Amory Civic Improvement Club; Charle Sisson, Century Club's Lee McCown memorial; Duane Gilleylen, Sunris Savings Club; and Candy McIntosh, Junior Auxiliary's Philip Parhar PRESENTED AWARDS -Th«s« students were jmong thos receiving jwerds Tuesday morning of fhe Annual awards program a Amory High School Front row. left fo right, Darcy Brown. Pepfomis award, and Karen Salter, math award. Second row, same order. Ronnn and Donnie Bowen who were co recipient ot the DeKalh agriculturi award; and back row. same order. Van East. DAR American History The Lee McCown memorial scholarship, presented annually by the Century Club, went this year to Charles Sisson. Awarded by Glenda Reese, the scholarship is given to a senior who has shown potential in the technical field. Alicia Mitchell was named winner of the $100 scholarship from Beta Sigma Phi. Sue Grissom, a member of the organization, presented the award. Recognized as the Pilot Club Girl of the Year by President Beverly Outlaw was Rebecca Lockhart. The senior received a $100 scholarship. The second annual Wayne Outlaw memorial scholarship was awarded this year by Dickie Miller to Tommy Thompson. The award is given by the Outlaw Family. Sammy Nerren was recognized as the outstanding social studies student and presented a $100 scholarship in memory of X. L. Gray Conwill, who died while teaching at Amory High School. The DAR American History award was presented this year to Van East III by the Cotton Gin Port Chapter. Recognized as the DAR Good Citizen was Suzanne Ross. This award is based on dependability, leadership, service, and patriotism. Suzanne also was recognized as the school’s Star Student based on her high ACT score. She in turn named math teacher, Mrs. Ruth Griffith as the Star Teacher. Eugenia Hood awarded the math medal to Karen Salter for her accomplishment on a recent math test given to seniors. Business awards were presented by Kay Moffett to: Lisa Lantrip, Kathleen Oglesby, Carolyn Alsup, Melissa Brown, Sharon Nash, Matissa Sizemore, Kathy Cox, Kenny Moffett, Frankie Allison, and Jeannie Burrow. French teacher, Louis Rowles, named the outstanding French students for the year. Matissa Sizemore received the second year student award, while Lee Ann Parham and Kat Holman were recipients of the first year award. Priscilla Pruitt was especially recognized for her service as an officer in the local and state French Clubs. Mario Ortiz, high school Spanish teacher, presented awards to Peyton Ross and Sharon Huskey, outstanding first year students; and Lori Thornton, who excelled as a second year student. Ginger Lindsey received a special award for her service as a member of the Spanish Club. Suzanne Ross was named the outstanding member of the Future Business Leaders of America and presented a plaque by Frankie Allison. Suzanne was president of the chapter this year. The Amory chapter of Distributive Education Clubs of America selected chapter president, Kim Huffman, as the outstanding member. Kim receive a plaque from chapter sponsor, Susan Wise. The Peptomist award for service was presented by sponsors, Louis Rowles, Nancy Shumpert, and Joanne Forbus, to Darcy Brown. There were two recipients this year of the Dekalb Agriculture award which is given annually by ag teacher, Herman Riley, to the outstanding agriculture student. The award this year went to twins, Ronnie and Donnie Bowen. The chorus awards were presented by band and E orus director Bob Taylor Susan Thornton and Butch nders BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS NOT PICTURED Lisa Lantrip, Carolyn Alsup, Frankie Allison, Matissa Sizemore, Melissa Brown, Sharon Nash, Jeannie Burrow, Kathy Cox. BAND AWARD WINNERS NOT PICTURED Jackie Pearson, most improved freshman; Marty Nicholson, most improved sophomore; Mitch Moffett, most improved junior; Beth Clark, most improved senior; Tony Hester, most outstanding sophomore; William Pruitt, most outstanding junior; Johnny Fears, most improved freshman; Butch Sanders, Mike Pearson, David Thompson, Ken Reich, Andy Sanders, Brent Rainey, and Frankie Allison, superior in state solo and ensemble contest. 13

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The AHS Panther Band A Salute To A Superior Band Congratulations On The All Superior Rating At The State Festival MEMBERS OF THE 1978-79 PANTHER BAND Baritones: Prylon Kawto outniM Tubas: K «h Kraordy MiUtr Franch Horn: Mk(Vl Oboe: PMOrrm Rltla Cor pa: Kay Maraha Wyvn Saxophones: Ir.nAw AUaon Tiro Barartt David Boout IWI'jdkn Deniioaa KirtHtU David KralS John Wax Clarinets: Virtue Aodmoo D Ua Aiabcai RrthBUDrti LuryBurtry Kran; Mortm Mary Jo Palmar Martha Wyara Trumpets: Tub Adana Brad Bob lir liana Brown Tony Brawn Kxhard (rump Jarry Palm Tony Haalrr Marty Huffman Hrvnt Rainvy Jo Kirvta Jiauny Dal South Mik Smith Kay Wambl Percussion: Stanlry Kvaoa Jor P«n Tom Jrff Mood AndySandm JrtfSMrMi David Thom poor Tommy Wataon Johnny Word Flea Corps: Vicki Andnwwi Winners Of All Superior Ratings In Competition With 165 Bands From Across Mississippi