Appalachian High School - Laurel Yearbook (Boone, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1961 volume:

SNS ‘ So ee eee REN POLL SUES SILA SATE MA REN wae Pe ehiiw Oe wisy I: . AY YS EET ANKUR we _ 4 ie AS THIS 1961 LAUREL BELONGS TO ae — © ie ul Year of an Event PPALACHIAN HIG BO Barbara Matheson Jane Hodges Mr. Harlan Ledford Mr. Verlin Coffey NINE Oe a Cl Business Manager Advisor - Yearbook Photographer Three basic elements of school TABLE OF CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION FAG iad A Lh AS ee eae Cee MME EI ES 5 ORAM. £ Rea ae nee Footbal (eget sae een Basketballs sea eee Wrestling S01 f ee ye TE ten SPN Sat ae ORGANIZATIONS iat ee eee FEAT@RES Class Beauties Slax hohe eee SUDET|CLIVES a eee enter nares one J ig Ola V CIES Cl Sa e Band | Ig eR Eee ne ea Oe Chords: Botee tae eee rear ee ee Dances EE Rn Aes CEASSESaua Nae Os eee ees S@NiOrs a akicle 2: Oe tLe eee JUNIO‘S ae eee ee an eee SOPNOMOreS a Freshmen’). ene ee AND =50 sli Se EINISHED Ea Page 103 108 SPORTS life blend to create the colorful CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES FEATURES The A.H.S. Spirit We Remember this scene? Our cheerleaders really did work hard, but the results were certainly worth it. Shall Always GRADUATION! BRR AR TARTAR ART ARTA DESI ESI ZINN FS a a a a INE INNATE 4] ed vat w% Fattawt a 2) st Ya Whew! | wonder how many more times we will have to go over this? Be sure your cap is on straight! Is everyone ready? The beautiful setting and inspiring words gave us a feeling of thanksgiving for our past twelve years of schooling. The soon-to-be graduates were very proud as they entered Gilma expressed what all of us the church while their friends and families looked on. wanted to say. The big night arrived! Some of us were a little sad, but most of us were filled with a sense of accomplishment and were eagerly anticipating the future. And even though we are leaving Appalachian High School, we shall always remember the four wonderful years we spent here. It was really an underwater paradise. The Seniors were very pleased. There was never a dull minute. We were royally entertained and served. It was quite exciting to arrive Can‘’t you just hear that soft, The gala affair ended, but and see the beautiful dresses dreamy music now? memories of a wonderful even- and exotic setting. ing linger on. SENIOR PROM JUNIOR Everyone was tense as we tried out for parts in the Senior Play. SENIOR The cast rehearsed hard and faithfully, and the final production was a tribute to their efforts. The Seniors are proud to have so much talent in their class. Under the capable direction of MR. BILL ROSS, the cast worked hard and well for many long hours. The audience was kept spell-bound for hours as suspense and excitement mounted. DEDICATION We are grateful to you for... S omehow making us | petleve in ourselves. T eaching us mathematics as well as ‘ fair play. E ndeavoring to guide us, without dominating us. V im, vigor, and vitality in all school ‘activities. E ncouragement to overcome our problems. G iving your time generously. A bility to be understanding. B cing sincere and unprejudiced. R especting the feelings and beliefs of others. 1 mplicit faith in the class of ‘61. E nergy which seems inexhaustable. L ast but not least, for hard work and never-ending efforts to give Ap- palachian a champion wrestling team and for encouraging interest in the sport. In appreciation for dedication to teach- ing, willingness to guide, and giving of time and interest for the betterment of Appalachian High, the Senior class proudly dedicates the 1961 LAUREL to Mr. Steve Gabriel. : King Triplett, President “of the Student EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Presic ch) rin | Cinamainiplett Vice-President ....... Barbara Matheson Secretary ............ Margaret Gragg Repontcmmaen = 2. ... Dianna Watkins Bopmomoress............. Bill Bingham Eresnimeanmean as)... Alton Johnson Sponsor .......... Mrs. Margaret Gragg STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council of Appalachian High School is a very active organization. It is made up of students selected by their fellow classmates, and every student has a voice in the school government. The Council has been responsible for many improvements at AHS. the cool, crisp air at a football game; th soft music and me aieor ber: of a many memories come to us. We remember 1961 LAUREL STAFF Mr. Harlan Ledford Mr. Verlin Coffey Advisor Yearbook Photographer Pictured above from left to right are Elaine Wagner, Margaret Glenn, and Gilma Brown. They are shown here inspecting some of the pictures for the annual. 19 ‘ie HH W Business Manager Jane Hodges Ass’t. Bus. Mar. Carolyn Masters Pictured above are Pam Hamby, Madelyn Castle, Betty Idol, Marsha Parker, and Nancy Williams. Ye ane Nwt aid Ae a Pictured above are Alton Johnson, D. H. Johnson, Beshears, Graydon Eggers, Johnny Stacy, Robert Johnson, Parker, and Edward Brown. Ralph Johnny 20 Above are pictured members: Pat Winkler, Buckland, Jane Price, Linda Mast, and Ala S. the following — staff Linda Cline, Janie Mary J. Shelton, McGuire. PRINCIPAL Dime NOVe ReaD ianton GUIDANCE COUNSELOR Mrs. Margaret Gragg ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Mr. L. M. Venable Mrs. Gladys Shelton SECRETARY Our faculty is headed by dedicated educators who serve in the interest of the students at Appalachian High School. They are always happy to help students in any way they can. We at AHS are extremely proud of our outstanding faculty. 22 JOHN E. BRITTAIN WALTER BROYHILL WEIRILIIN] ©. COFFEY KATHLEEN DOUGHERTY N.C. State Provisional IN So WkGep, eS Univ. of S.C., A.B., M.Ed. Ala, Poly. Tech., B.S., M.A. LES AEF Our seniors assist each other during an experiment in Mr. Coffey’s foreign language class seems well chemistry lab. pleased with the ‘’Spanish’’ meal they have prepared. EE ELIZABETH ELLIOTT STEVE GABRIEL MARGARET E. GRAGG JACK W. GROCE East Tenn. State, B.S.; SCE AS sau. A Si.Co.B omens AS.T.C, B.S MA; George Peabody, M.A. BETTY JEAN HUGHES LOUISE HURD DORIS JONES GEORGE KIRSTEN INS keh BS, WALA. East Tenn. State, B.S.; George-Town U., B.A.; U. of Mich., B.A. Peabody College, M.A. E. Tenn. State, M.A. IX Si WkEar, NGA The boys in Mr. Lackey’s electricity class learn a In our Commercial department students are busy pre- trade for the future. paring themselves for careers in the business world. NORMAN LACKEY HARLAN LEDFORD EDITH W. MADISON KATE PETERSON N.C. State Provisional East Tenn. State, B.S., INS KE on (BS. Uiithy, Gi Univ. of Tenn., B.A.; M.A. N.C., M.A. George Peabody, M.A. LERA B. RANDALL WIELEIAMSCAROSS.7 JR: MARY SCHELL ROBERT E. SNEAD Carson-Newman, B.A.; INS: Wk Eap EW ANo, IAL Catawba College, A.B.; TNC) Lae INN Peon. M.A. George Peabody, M.A. In .the quietness of our library, students find time for These warm-up calisthenics are everyday occurrences needed research work. in Miss Schell’s physical education classes. REGINALD L. TAIT DONALD W. WHELAN RUTH WILLIAMS JAMES EUGENE S., MA, ASCE .o WILSON, JR. Ala. Poly Tech., B.S., M.A. AS biCesB:SaaM Ratan ae Pictured at left is MR. ROY MAIN, our faithful CUSTODIAN and loyal friend. He works hard to keep our building in tip-top shape. REMEMBER WHEN our ‘60 LAURELS were given to us, and the fun we had _ autographing them. MR. FRANCISCO BLANCO, our student teacher in Spanish, brings a bit of Latin America to AHS. 27 Shown at ‘the left is Head Football Coach Jack W. Groce, winner of two consecutive Dis- trict 7 2A championships. Coach Groce coached AHS to its third straight undefeated regular sea- son record last year. Head Coach Jack W. Groce DISTRICT 7-AA CHAMPS Backfield Coach Steve Gabriel The coaches for the 1960 Blue Devil football team were as follows: Head Coach, Jack W. Groce and Backfield Coach, Steve Gabriel. Under their able direc- tion, the AHS football team was undefeated in regular season play and won the District 7 2A championship for the second consecutive year. Coach Groce’s fine leader- ship resulted in game winning plays as well as fine sportsmanship. As Coach Groce put it, ‘Our main objective is to develop young men, regardless of how the team does.”’ 28 Front Row, from left to right: Ford King, King Triplett, Doug Carson, Bill Greer, Reid Cottrell, Jack Thomas, Joe Minor, Sunny Tugman, D. H. Johnson, Raymond Harmon. Second Row: Bill Cook, Barney Barnett, David Hennessee, O’dell Greene, Andy Stallings, Frank Haga- man, Johnny Taylor, Bob Randall, Linnaeus Derrick, Jim Agle, David Dougherty. Third Row: Coach Groce, SCORESHEET We They ING rye (Gadel ee 12 Sig). lees AMS 9 Ne = ee Oe 20 Wiles NAMES ake 0) Grains (BoM. Me eS) ) Nieaiel SRR OM oe eee AAO) 0 Soule Westmett oo eb ee a lO ¢) Ide DCm en fot 0s oda 4! 6 BedvemG@reekom ens ale esa c4 6 DISTRICT 7 2A PLAYOFF LACK OC TMM os ict deltas 44 6 WESTERN DISTRICT SEMI-FINALS Murphy 8, Soe ee, 7 WESTERN DISTRICT FINAL Fl OnGS ee ee een ar. . et, 0 if Baker Edmisten, Bartlett Doughert y, Ronnie Smith, Joe Edmisten, John Shrake, Tommy Taylor, Robert Matheson, Max Fletcher, Steve Hamilton, Larry Atwell, Bill Bingham, Coach Gabriel. Fourth Row: Boyce Brown, Alton Johnson, Johnny Parker, Gary Brown, Chuck Blanton, Wayne Clawson, and Jimmy Cottrell. FOOTBALL MANAGERS: (Left to right) Bill Norris, Phil Minor, and Chester Culler. King Triplett Ford King Senior Doug Carson Senior Senior In the picture at the left, Senior halfback Doug Carson is shown circling left end for a long gain. With speed and experience AHS de- veloped a fine ground offense centered around halfbacks Ki ng Triplett and Carson and fullback Robert Matheson. AHS also excelled in passing as the Taylor brothers continuously threw for long yardage. Johnny Taylor Jimmy Agle Senior 4 Junior Junior Joe Minor Senior The 1961 football season began with an exciting win over Elkin. A long pass from quarterback Johnny Taylor to King Triplett won the exciting game for AHS in the final quarter of play. AHS then squeezed by a strong West High team by the score of 13-0, but the game crippled the team with injuries from the har d ac- tion. With the chips down, Coach Groce spurred the team to a 35-0 win over the Granite High Bears. These three early season wins laid the foundation for the fine undefeated regular season record. Steve Hamilton 5 Sophomore Bill Greer Sans Reid Cottrell enior Senior Sophomore halfback Bartlett Dougherty is shown carrying the ball around left end for a long gain against a strong Ashe Central team. D. H. Johnson Jack Thomas Senior Senior Frank Hagaman Sophomore Junior Ronnie Smith, a fine sophomore fullback, rounds right end Barney Barnett Junior looking for blockers en route to a Andy Stallings Junior Tommy Taylor is shown below as he long gain. Robert Matheson Sophomore David Dougherty Junior In the playoffs for the District 7 2A championship, AHS defeated Maiden High by the score of 44-6 in a hard fought game played at Hudson. Paced by King Triplett and Robert Mathe- son, the Blue Devils offense gained continuously against the hardcharging Maiden line. Piledriving defensive play by Jack Thomas and Bill Cook featured a strong AHS defense. Baker Edmisten Max Fletcher Ronnie Smith Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore halfback Bartlett Dougherty receives good blocking as he carries the ball for a long gain. In the semifinals of the state playoffs, the Blue Devils were beaten by a strong Hanes High team by the score of 13-0. Although hurt by penalties and mis- takes, the Blue Devils fought all the way and were not disgraced by the heart- breaking loss. Led by hard- charging Robert Matheson and Jack Thomas, the team never broke spirit. Bartlett Dougherty Bill Cook David Hennessee Sophomore Junior Junior Boyce Brown Raymond Harmon Bill Bingham Sophomore Senior Sophomore ee Senior halfback Doug Carson carries the ball for a long gain against a hardfighting Elkin team. Larry Atwell Joe Edmisten Sophomore Sophomore a ee, John Shrake Junior O’dell Greene Junior Jimmy Cottrell Linnaeus Derrick Sophomore Junior Junior Bob Randall Ann West (left) and Dianna Watkins, the Juniors Ann Hardison and Mary Hayes are Wanda Wilson and Judy Wilson, Jun- only Seniors of the team. shown doing their favorite yell. iors, are shown in starting position. 60 A.H.S. FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS No little credit goes to our loyal cheerleaders who helped the football team to its second undefeated season. With loyalty and spirit, the girls deserve to be lauded for their excellent work. Pictured left to right are Ann Hardison, Mary Hayes, Ann West (Chief Cheerleader), Dianna Watkins, Wanda Wilson, and Judy Wilson. 1960-61 BASKETBALL SCORES WEF = THEY 46 BlOWIO CN ROC aetna e 42 59 GoVesGreck a. sp anew in es oy 62 Salem: Wt. he0., Ses eee ee a ee 5] Do Beaver «Creek? Sateen een ai) 54 BIlOWIhGme Oc Ki ess ea 44 Norths SU ty. ene Ds 56 Ashe Gentralaes seen ne Dy, AMY North? Wilkeseatee means 36 39) Vesta Wilkes say ee eee ene 44 63 Elkirity odo 5852 2 ae ee ee 38 AS Beaver: Grec|aas es eee 44 72 Ashe Gentrc| ae 63 + 09 East Wilkes ok re ee 53 ROS Wie WAI 58 AT, North Wilkes ....... Re Sys) 54 Elin kets ees: ee ee 53 64 Cove Creek es th ie tie Reqhl Saget, WILKES AREA INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT 5] West) Wilkes rae ee 58 DISTRICT 7 2A BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT 67 Bunker Hill 7 ie Le 42 2 Northie Wilkestas ae) 54 Beaver Creek _ . oan COACH Mr. Robert Snead MOST VALUABLE PLAYER—Benny Austin MOST IMPROVED PLAYER—Bill Greer MANAGERS: Chester Culler and Johnny Parker. Counterclockwise from left to right: Junior Wilcox, Sophomore; Bill Greer, Senior co-captain; John Shrake, Junior; Tommy Taylor, Sophomore; Frank Hagaman, Junior; Robert Matheson, Sophomore; Gene Howell, Senior; Max Flecher, Sophomore; Andy Stallings, Junior; King Triplett, Senior; Benny Austin, Senior co-captain; Barney Barnett, Junior. '61 BASKETBALL SQUAD 37 Bill Greer, Co-captain © Senior Guard King Triplett Gene Howell, letterman 3 year letterman — Senior Center Senior Forward | - - Frank Hagaman, letterman Junior Center Co-captain : . Benny Austin, Senior | The 1961 edition of the AHS Blue Devils un- der Coach Bob Snead compiled an excellent — 16-5 record. Led by sharpshooting Benny | Austin and the rebound- ing of King Triplett and Bill Greer, the Devils fin- _ ished 3rd in District 7 2A Journament. [his _ fine record was the best _in the school’s history. Andy ‘Stallings, letterman _ Junior Forward Sophomore Center , the District 7. 2A ketball Tournament he Blue Devils raced to a well- earned a Wilkes ot and nship, but the team didn’t let up and won over Beaver Creek 54-51 for third ie Barney Barnett Junior Guard Robert Matheson, — 2 year letterman — West Wilkes : ce finish behind — eventual state cham pion Tommy Taylor, letterman Sophomore Forward bl John Shrake, letterman Max Fletcher, letterman Junior Guard Sophomore Center Junior Wilcox Sophomore Guard BLUE DEVILS IN ACTION (Top right): Three-year letterman, King Triplett, goes up for two points but is fouled by an unidentified Cove Creek basketball player. (Bottom left): Sophomore scoring ace Robert Matheson makes a: basket for two more points. (Bottom right): Junior forward Frank Hagaman fights for a rebound as_ senior Guard Bill Greer gets ready to lend a helping hand. From left to right: Sissy Hayworth, Pat Flowers, and Martha Allen. ‘61 BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS Wanda Wilson Dianna Watkins Ann Hardison Mary Hayes, Chief. From left to right: Ann Hardison Martha Allen Sissy Hayworth Mary Hayes Dianna Watkins Wanda Wilson Pat Flowers APPALACHIAN HIGH DEVILETTES | Counterclockwise from ieft to right: Linda Mast, Senior; Jackie Green, Freshman; Linda Vines, Freshman; Caro- lyn Hoover, Sophomore; Bobbie McGuire, Sophomore; Glenda Austin, Sophomore; Geraldine Wilcox, Senior; Kathryn Mast, Sophomore; Elizabeth Bartlett, Freshman; COACH Miss Mary Schell In a team election af- ter the season, Bobbie McGuire was elected “Most Improved’’ and Geraldine Wilcox was se- lected “‘Most Valuable.’’ These girls were pre- sented medals emble- matic of their achieve- ments in Honor Day Assembly by Coach Shell. These two awards cli- maxed a long hard season of play by the hard- fighting Blue Devilettes. Carolyn Coffey, Junior; Jerel Dean Johnson, Junior; Peggy Cook, Sophomore; Ala Sue McGuire, Sophomore; Ann West, Senior; Sallie Miller, Sophomore; and Barbara Mast, Freshman. MANAGERS Ann Edmisten and Barbara Yoder Ann West Senior, Forward Short on talent, this years Blue Devilette Basketball team suffered through one of its worst seasons in history. Although the girls Linda Mast Carolyn Coffee Senior, Forward Junior, Forward girls as Carolyn Coffey, Ala Sue McGuire, and Bobbie McGuire, Coach Shell has the nucleus for a championship team in the near won only one game, Coach Shell laid the future. foundation for years to come. With such fine Geraldine Wilcox Jerel Dean Johnson Bobbie McGuire Senior Guard Junior, Guard Sophomore, Guard 43 Front row, left to right: Mac Critcher, Royce Carroll, Paul Winkler, Chuck Blanton, Jack Cobb, Casey Carroll, Boyce Brown, Alton Johnson, Wendell Hampton, Doug Kenny Mazzaferro, Curtis Richardson, Billy Joe Pres- Carson, Bill Cook, Ford King, Baker Edmisten, Thurman nell, Ronnie Wilson, Butch Parker, Olin Swift, Edward Johnson, D. H. Johnson, Jack Thomas. Second row, left Brown, Raymond Harmon, Bill Norris, Johnny Cook, to right: William High (Manager), Johnny Stacey, Eddie J. E. Joines (Manager). DISTRICT CHAMPS MR. STEVE GABRIEL Coach STATE RUNNERS UP Coached by Steve Gabriel, the AHS wrestlers went undefeated for the tenth consecutive year. The highlights of an 11-0 season record were wins over Beaver Creek, Wilkes Central High School, and Norfolk Catholic High. The Blue Devils won the Western Regional Wrestling Tournament easily as the team placed 10 men in top three positions of the twelve weight divisions. Thomasville nosed out the Blue Devils by the heartbreaking score of 56-55 in the state tournament held in High Point. Doug Carson and Ford King placed first while Jack Martin Thomas placed second. Doug Carson also won the award for the most valuable wrestler of the tournament. ne Co-Captains and State Champions DOUG CARSON AND FORD KING are pictured below demonstrating a sit-out and switch combination. State runner-up in the heavy weight division, JACK THOMAS, is shown above demonstrating an arm-spin with teammate, D, H. JOHNSON. BILL COOK, 3rd in the state meet, is shown below applying a cradle-pinning combination with wrestler OLIN SWIFT of the 127 Ib. class. WENDELL HAMPTON and CASEY CARROLL are pictured above demonstrating the neutral position which is the starting position for all down wrestling. BAKER EDMISTEN is shown below demonstrating a “Navy Ride’’ with 138 pounder THURMAN JOHNSON. a Se eee err nr MACK CRITCHER, 95 Ibs., is pictured above demon- strating a combination sit-out and ‘’Gramby Roll’ with BOYCE BROWN. Front row, left to right: Chuck Blanton, Johnny Parker, J. E. Joines, Ed Brown, Jimmy Cottrell, and Sam Adams. Back row: Austin Adams, Robert Johnson, King Trip- lett, Jack Thomas, Larry Gragg, Junior Wilcox. AHS GOLF TEAM AUSTIN ADAMS Lo a KING TRIPLETT and JACK THOMAS Ng Ronnie Hunt, BSS ay es i MEN'S “A” CLUB OFFICERS Presiclehit mina EOLCMIN NG Vice-President .... Reid Cottrell Secretary� ...2. 48... Jack Thomas Treasurer. ......... Austin Adams Reporter ......... Tommy Inman Sgt.-at-Arms Joe Minor The Men’s ‘A’ Club is composed of the athletes of Appalachian High School. It serves the school in all athletics and brings recognition to deserving athletes. This organization also serves the school by sponsoring various worthwhile projects. icc Hitler GIRLS’ “A” CLUB OFFICERS President ............ Ann West Vice-President . Dianna Watkins Sec.-Treasurer ... Mary A. Hartley Reporter ........ Carolyn Harmon Members of the Girls’ ““A’’ Club are girls who have lettered in basketball, scholarship-citizenship, or cheerleading. Their aim is to further interest in all types of athletics; to encourage good sportsmanship; and to bring about a better relationship between students, faculty and other schools. 2 Rb a ae Be ae ah ae a ERS oe wesereer tg, SO See eae eest S86 em eee we, BETA CLUB The officers for the Beta Club are: president, president, Mary Hayes; secretary, Carolyn Coffey; and chairman, Bette Broome. Margaret Gragg; vice- The Appalachian High School Beta Club received its charter from the National Beta Club in November, 1957. Its objectives are as follows: to promote the ideals of honesty, service, and leadership among students; to reward meritorious achievement; and to encourage and assist students to continue their education after high school. Lanna cad canta Mr. Robert Snead, Sponsor OFFICERS President ... Barbara Matheson Wice-Pres. ...... Gene Howell Secretory ..... Barbara Moretz Ireasurer ...... Mary J. Shelton Sentinel ........ Mary F. Byers Brogram Ch. ...... Jean Willis _ The National Honor Society is an organization which selects its members on the basis of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. The National Honor Society has as one of its Projects the recognition of straight ‘A’ students. ‘Barbara Moretz Margaret Glenn Mary Jane Shelton 51 Sue Green Tommy Inman Elaine Shoemake Carolyn Harmon Dae Johnson King Triplett . NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Gene Howell Barbara Matheson Jean Willis HI - LIFE STAFF ‘Each issue must be better than the last a ee ee i _.and different.’’ So goes the motto of our a Ae) We ee hard plugging Hi-Life staff. Day by day they TS fl work to meet their deadlines, complaining as they go, but growing more fond by the minute of the smell of printer’s ink, the challenge of the deadline, and the ever present opportunity for freedom of the press. Pictured above are our Hi-Life co-editors Barbara Moretz and Margaret Gragg. TER NN EISEN NR BIRR BRE IR Og gee (BoALCERS WELL CURVED FES LOOKING SQUAREL A “oes AGOOY CENTERED ON LET BE UNRUFFLED Pictured above are the following paper staff members: lation manager; Nancy Coffey, ass’t. society editor; Bette Broome, feature editor; Evelyn Edmisten, society Barbara Moretz, co-editor; Jean Willis, feature editor; editor; Margaret Gragg, co-editor; Pat Hodges, circu- and Linda Hayes, sports editor. 372 Pictured at the right are the capable sponsors of our Hi-Life staff. They are Miss Louise Hurd and Mrs. Betty Hughes. HAVE YOU HEARD seer rior ow voor THE LATEST pany epee ARMS CLOSE TO Booy “ go gt. HANDS RESTING LIGHTLY ON KEYS i £ FINGERS WELL CURVED — 31a. EYES LOOKING SQUARELY AT COPY Pictured from right to left are: Glenda Austin, President; Polly Clawson, Vice-President; Joyce Regan, Secretary; Barbara Moretz, Reporter. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The Home Economics Club help its club members to understand better their personal development and their contribution toward happy life today as the background for well-adjusted families of tomorrow. Sy Fifteen ‘“‘Dabblers,”’ all interested in the art of painting, meet once a week to explore the properties of oil paint by converting it into some form of expression on canvas. ART CLUB President Vice-President Sec.-Treasurer Recorder OFFICERS Ronnie J. Smith Billy Bumgarner Patty Oland Martha Allan The main purpose of the F.F.A. is to better the farm front and to advance the modern farm program. F.F.A. CLUB Pictured from left to right are: Jerry Watson, Sentinel; Mack Critcher, Re- porter; Johnny Fairchild, Vice-Pres.; Jerry H. Mortez, President; Dean Well- born, Secretary; Blake Hampton, Treas- urer; Mr. Tait, Advisor. 56 The AHS chapter of the Vocational Industrial Club was organized in the fall of 1960. Its purpose is to stimulate effort, and to promote fellow- ship, and a feeling of togetherness among club members. VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CLUB OFFICERS President)... 5.44 0). eee DODEFerthing Vice-President ........ Bob Bodenhamer Secretary 178) 2. 0 See OVicesy neeter Wikeesvitar -....- Tex Greer 57 PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB This year, in the photography club, sponsored by Mr. Coffey, we have tried to improve our skill in taking pictures and learning how to develop them. Club members are Claude Norris, Ben Miller, Johnny Payne, Robert Cook, and Eddie Gibson. SLIDE - RULE CLUB The slide-rule club of Appalachian High School is a new club this year. The members learn techniques and uses of the slide-rule. yee pe Kae: at FORD KING AND ANN WEST BEST LOOKING Kay Hartley Ronnie Wilson Dianna Watkins King Triplett MOST DEPENDABLE Barbara Moretz Austin Adams WITTIEST Joyce Graybeal Bill Lewis Pat Winkler H. Johnson D. MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Sue Greene Gene Howell MOST INFLUENTIAL Barbara Matheson Joe Miner FRIENDLIEST Gilma Brown Tommy Inman MOST ATHLETIC Geraldine Wilcox Doug Carson MOST ALENTED Sandy Deal Sonny Tugman From left to right: Bill Cook, Bette Broome, Robert Cook, Mary Hayes, Johnny Taylor, Margaret Gragg, Doyle Lyons, and Ann Greer. JUNIOR MARSHALS CHIEF JUNIOR MARSHALS maeenees Mr. Bill Cook Miss Margaret Gragg 67 CONCERT BAND BOONE’S AMBASSADORS PresidGmtte a tue a a ur ween Ford King Vice-President ....... Barbara Matheson Secretary in ee ee eee _ Gwyn Michael Corresponding Sec. ..... Elaine Wagner Ouaktienmaste ra Sonny Tugman Librarian. eye ae). seen eee Ben Miller ASS tLibravtan a. eee Carolyn Coffey Reporter, = degi caus res ane meen Bob Cook BAND COUNCIL 68 sy EDIE ES Head Majorette ELIZABETH HAYWORTH HS MARCHING BAND Kathryn Mast Carolyn Masters Ala Sue McGuire Carolyn Coffey Marsha Parker Lu — co = Lu WY Zz Lu eS eee ON PIPIKCIEL APPALACHIAN HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR HARVEST DANCE ROYALTY: Kay Hartley and D. H. Johnson CHRISTMAS ROYALTY | KING AND QUEEN King Triplett ms Ann Hardison COURT Baker Edmisten Ford King Barbara Matheson Ann West THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DANCE Although there wasn’t any snow, there were plenty of stars in the eyes of those who attended the Christmas Dance. Highlight of the evening was the coro- nation of the king and queen and their court. 73 Students make plans to attend the dance. ce y December 11 1946 Er -form t LER SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS ® From Left to Right: D. H. Johnson, President; Barbara Moretz, Secretary-Treasurer; Gilma Brown, Reporter; and Ann West, Vice-President. 1960 AHS 1961 AUSTIN ADAMS “All's fair in love and golf.”’ Student Council 2; Beta Club 2, 3; Homeroom President 3, 4; Reporter 1; Men’s “A” Club 2, 3, 4; Treasur- _er 4; Hi Life 1; Golf 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2; JV Basketball 1; ‘’Most De- pendable.’’ FRED BALLARD “He puts his problems away for a brainy day.” Football 4; Bowling Club 4. Transfer from Lee Edwards High: Student Council 1, 3; Key Club 3; Demolay 2 Eootballusls ARTHUR ASHLEY “You couldn't dislike him if you tried.” Flytying Club 2, 3; Fixit Club MARTHA GAIL BENTLEY “Sweet and happy and always smil- 44 ing. Monitor 1; Library Club, Secretary and Treasurer 3; Art Club 2; Bible Glia yi I BENNY AUSTIN “A live wire that never gets stepped af on. Mans “ER” Clo 2% Ss 4 Wersisy Basketball 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; JV Basketball 1; Baseball 3; F.F.A. Clue i, 2 SYLVIA BINGHAM “Like the deep blue sea, always 4a calm. Beta Club 2, 3; Hi-Life 2; Art Club We Nakoyiae) 1x6, th PAT BREITENSTEIN “The laughter we were glad to share will echo through the years.” Home Ec. Club 1; Archery Club 2; Glee Club 3, 4. Transfer Coral Gables High School. GILMA BROWN “As involved as spaghetti and just as much fun.” Student Council 4; B.P.W. Girl 4; Class Vice-Pres. 3; Citizen-of-the- Week 2; Class Treasurer 4; Beta Club 2, 3; Student-Faculty Commit- tee 2; Laurel Staff 4; Hi-Life 3; Dra- matics Club 2; Bible Club 1; Monitor ieeriendiiesten NANCY CAROLYN BRITTAIN “She was born talking; and has never lost her birth-right.’’ Hi-Life Staff 3, 4; Student Faculty Committee 3; Beta Club 2; Archery Club 2; Homeroom officer 2; Dra- matics Club 1. J. B. BROWN “Every man is a volume; if you know how to read him.’ Flytyings Club 83°F, FcAw Clubmelee2) 78 BILL BROOKS My greatest pleasure in life is in doing what people say | can’t.”’ Men‘s “A” Club 4. Transfer from Greensboro High: Junior Jaycees Ser- vice Club 2, 3; Monogram Club 2, 3; Swimming Team 2, 3; Diving 2; Foot- ball 1. MAXINE BROWN “A beautiful blonde from Bashful Bend.” Hi-Life Staff 2, 3, 4; Business Club 1. 1960 AHS 1961 BETTY BUMGARNER ““A really sweet gal who likes every- one; with her friendly smile, she’s [OtSmOtmeLUI ies mikotine se, (Clulsy i 7Nae lls wip BARBARA BRYAN “Sparkling black eyes and very dark hair, with care-free manner and a mischievous air.’’ Monitor’s Club 1; Bible Club 1, 2; ‘ Business Club 3; Social Dance Club 2. | WILEY BROWN “When you laugh, the world laughs with you; but when you cry, you cry alone.”’ FB Adilin2. CASEY CARROLL “What is puppy love? The beginning of a dog’s life.”’ FLF.A. 1, 2; Wrestling 2, 3, 4: MARY FRANCES BYERS “Better to be small and shine, than 4d to be large and cast a shadow. National Honor Society 4, Reporter; Beta Club 3; Student Council 3; Hi- Life 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2; Bible BILLY BUMGARNER Clipe: ‘His friends, they are many; his foes, has he any?” Art Club 1, 2, 4, Vice-President 4; Dramatics Club 3. 19 JUNIOR CARROLL “Good natured and amiable, a really nice guy; though with the girls he’s a little bit shy.’’ Pir (Eley |, Ae Rbk (Cluj Ss Baseball le 2)a3) JACK COBB “We think that Jackie is a rare com- bination of courtesy, friendliness, and determination.’ Citizen of the Week 3; Wrestling 2, 3,4; Dramatics: lub) 2,3. irans- fer from Avery High School: Flytying Club 1. DOUG CARSON “A man can’t love two women . they find out.” Mensa Aeee GlUbI2eoyar4 me Eootball I, 2 Ze “Waresitae i, 2, , Ze Baseball 2; Flytying Club 1. MARGOT COBB “Happy, foolish, care-free; always talking, you know me.” Beta Club 2; Class Sec. 2; Chorus 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3; Archery Club 2, Reporter. Transfer from Scotts High: Chorus 1; JV Basketball 1; Home Ec. Club 2, Secretary. 80 SENIORS LINDA KAY CLINE “To worry little and study less is my idea of happiness.”’ Laurel Staff 4, Literary Editor; Home- room Officer 1; Monitor 1; Dramatics Club 2, 3; Art Club 1; Bowling Club 4, VIRGINIA COLE “Her face is an index to a loving heart.”’ Hi- Life 3, 4; Music Appreciation Club Ie Nee Cleo 2. 1960 AHS 1961 R. A. CORNETT “He's a very devil—“ Flytying Club 2, 3, Treasurer 2; F. F.A. Club 1; Basketball 2; Wrest- ling 1. MARCUS COOKE “The trouble with alarm clocks is that they’re always going off while you're asleep.” Bandy Drum MajOnmelys 2S) 48 Ti= BETTY SUE COOK Life 2, 3; Basketball 3; Baseball 2; Archery Club 1. “Why worry? Life is too short.”’ Library Club 3, Reporter; Music Ap- preciation Club 2; Art Club 2. RALPH DAVIS “If @ man is worth knowing at all, he is worth knowing well.”’ Fix-It Club 3. Transfer from Beaver Creek High: Safety Club 2; Hobby Club 2; Wild Life Club 1. LINDA DAVIS “If silence is golden, she is twenty- four carat.” Hi-Life Staff 1, 2, 3. DAVID REID COTTRELL “Everything | like to do is either im- moral, illegal, or fattening.”’ Mens “iN” Cus il, 2 , zc, Weee President 4; Homeroom Officer 1, 2) Hi-Lites. |) .Footballet. 2,93, 4; Wrestling 4; Bowling Club, Vice-Pres- ident 4; Senior Play. Be RENA DAY “Capable, kind, and sweet, with a kind word for all she meets.” Bible Club 1; Art Club 2. JOHNNY FAIRCHILD “His smile warms a girl's heart.”’ Homeroom Officer 3; Bus Driver 3, 4; F.F.A. 2, 3, Vice-President 3; So- cial Dancer Clubmesiie Fixit @lUbmele SANDY DEAL “Please change the padding in my cell; | don’t like the color.’’ Vocal Ensemble 1, 3, 4, Chorus Ac- companist 4; Glee Club 3, Assistant Accompanist; Chorus Trip 1, 3; Dra- matics Club 1, 2; ‘‘Most Talented.’”’ BOBBY FARTHING “Me? Heck, | was just fooling around.” Bus Driver , Ze leeederclll ie WIC. 1: 4, President; Photography Club Social Dance 3; Flytying Club 2. ‘ 82 MYRA ELDRETH “She doesn’t talk much, but what's there to say?” 4-H Club 2, Secretary; Photography Gwls Se intme Ee, Culp 1. MARGARET GLENN “She's pretty to walk with, witty to talk with and pleasant . . to think Ore National Honor Society 4; Beta Club 2, 3; Laurel Staff 3, 4, Feature Ed- itor 4° Majorette: 1) 2) 3 Band. I; 7 Ss (ayertvis 4'6 Imbsbiie Swente i, 2s JV Cheerleader 2. 1960 AHS 1961 JOYCE GRAYBEAL “She loves to laugh, she loves to walk; but oh my how she loves to talk.” Homeroom Officer 3; Bus Driver 3, 4; Hi-Life 4; Social Dance Club 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Archery Club 2; Dra- matics Club 1; ‘’Wittiest.’’ BILL GREER “I like work . . . it fascinates me... ! can sit and watch someone work for hours.” Student Council 1, 2; Men’s “A” Gluballee 2 23 se Ae Chorusiacs 3,43 Football 3, 4, Manager 1; Vars. Basketball 2, 3, 4; JV Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Archery 1. SUE GREEN “I can do all things through God who strengtheneth me.” National Honor Society 4; Student Council 4; Beta Club 2, 3, President 3; Junior Marshal; Girl’s ‘“A’’ Club 37eClasssilreass)2, 34 Bibles Clube]: “Most Likely to Succeed.” ELIZABETH GREER “God's rarest blessing is, after all, a woman.” Beta Club 2; Chorus 1, 3, Section Leader 4; State Festival 3; State Solo and Ensemble Contest 3; Chorus Ensemble 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Social Dance 3, Secretary; Bowling Club 4; Homeroom Reporter 2; JV Basketball Cheerleader 1, 3; Dramatics Club lg 2% 83 VIRGINIA GREENE “Never put off enjoyment, for there’s no time like the present.” Hiclites 43 Homer Ec.3 Club3 4-H Club 3, President; Student Store 1, Reporter. JOHNNY GREER “Youth is a challenge, life is a fight.’ Fiytying Club) 1), 3; FAs Club 2, BILL HAMPTON “They say | dream a lot, that’s just because | have a lot to dream about. Flytying Club 3; Archery 1, 2. WENDELL HAMPTON “There is a method in his madness.” Wieasiline il, 2, 3, Ze lxkesaerelll i, 2 Band 1, 2, 3; Bus Driver 3; Dra- matics Play 1, 3; Trampoline Club 2; Chorus 4; Quiet Social Games Club 4, Pres.; Social Dance Club 3. ANSE Te EME TIEIN “We know we will soon hear wedding bells; For that’s what the ring on her finger tells.’’ Beta Club 2, 3; Girls “A” Club 3, 4; Varsity Football Cheerleader 2, 3; JV Basketball 1, 2; Glee Club 2; Art Glubsal BLAKE HAMPTON “As quiet as a hurricane.’ sus iDhiivwer 2, , Ze lFlevN. ib, Ze Wrestling 2, 3; Men’s ‘A’ Club 2, 3 4 CAROLYN HARMON “Watch out you big wide world, here | come.” National Honor Society 4; Homeroom Officer 2, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, Sec. and Treas. 3; Student Council 3; Junior Marshal; Girl’s ““A’’ Club 3, 4, Re- RAYMOND HARMON porter 4; Archery Club 2; Dramatics 1 “Worry kills more people than bul- lets, so why worry?” Hi-Life 4; Football 4; Wrestling 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3; Photography Clubgaivar.: 84 1960 AHS 1961 KAY HARTLEY “When in the course of human e- vents it becomes necessary to giggle, let us giggle.’ Girls ‘“A’’ Club 4; Harvest Queen 4; Transfer from Central High: Scholar- ship-Citizenship. ‘Best Looking.’’ SANDRA HOLDER “I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m on my way.” Chorus 4; Reading Club 3; Art Club, Secretary-Treasurer 2; Glee Club 1. FAYE HENDERSON “In a young heart, everything is fun.’ Girls’ Glee Club 2; Social Dance Glubss ATE Clubmlr ‘ PAT HODGES “Don't take life too seriously; you'll Mv never get out of it alive. miele Sichir 2, S, 4 Giirewikertera Mgn. 4; Chorus 4; Girl’s ‘“A’’ Club 4; Dramatics Club 1. 85 JERRY HENSON “Jerry's wants are few—sleep, food, and Jeanette will do.’ Men's “A” Club 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, Beta Club 2; Science Club 1, 2; Homeroom saat 2; Homeroom V-President MARTHA JANE HODGES “If men should interfere with your work, by all means quit working.” Homeroom Pres. 1; Laurel Staff 2, 3, Business Mgn. 4; Chorus 2, 4; State Festival 2, 4; Vocal Ensemble 2, 4; Solo Contest 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3; Northwestern Band Clinic 2, 3; JV Cheerleader 3; Monitor 1, 2; Dra- matics Club 1, 2; Bowling Club 4; Monitor’s Club; Senior Play. CRAIG HOLLARS “A happy combination of sense and nonsense.” Football 1,22) 3) EFAs) 2,357.4: TOMMY INMAN “Il occasionally stumble over the truth, but | pick myself up as_ if nothing had happened.”’ National Honor Society 4; Men’s ‘‘A”’ Club 3, 4; Football 3; Basketball 3; Baseball 3. Transfer from Morganton High School. ‘’Friendliest.”’ GENE HOWELL “When you feel like exercise, just lie down ‘till the feeling goes away.”’ Junior Marshal, National Honor So- ciety 4, Vice-Pres.; Beta Club 2, 3; Rotary Boy-of-the-Month 4, Varsity Basketball 3, 4, JV- 1, 2: H.R. Re- porter 4; ‘‘Most Likely to Succeed.’’ D. H. JOHNSON “Oh, to fall into the arms of women but not into their hands.’ National Honor Society 4, Beta Club 2, 3; Student Council 4; Rotary Boy- of-the-Month 4; Class President 4; Men‘s “‘A’’ Club 3, 4; Laurel Staff Sports Editor 4; Football 3, 4; Wrest- ling 4; JV Basketball 2, Flytying Club 1, 2; Choral Ensemble 4; ‘Most Popular. ’’ 86 JOYCE IDOL Conversation is just one of her tal- ents.” Music Appreciation Club 1; Glee Clubme2s FORD KING “Sometimes | sit and think; other times ai eiustesity.: Winkler Sportsmanship Award 4; Stu- dent Council 1, 2, 4; Beta Club 2; Wie ias, GF Class il, A elael S 4 Pres. 4, Bus. Manager 3; Men’‘s “’A”’ Club 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4; Football 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain; Baseball 1; ‘“Mr. Appalachian.” 1960 AHS 1961 BILL LEWIS “Some think the world is made for fun and frolic—and so do |.” Paswbtverms SiriA, |, 2 Fix-It Clobw3 - Wittiest.” ; GLORIA McENTIRE “She hath caught a man; what wo- man wants more.” Dramatics Club 3; Transfer from Cool Springs: Varsity Basketball 1, 2; Softball 1, Captain; Glee Club Wie ae BARBARA LOOKABILL ““A dream must be a dream for two.” Library Club 3; Music Appreciation Clubmele BARBARA McKARAHER “Women are to be loved, not under- stood.’ BetamGlubs 2 -aali-lifemestatine2, nS; Quiet Social Games Club 4, Reporter; Music Appreciation Club 1; Moni- tome2. 87 JANICE LOOKABILL “A package full of brains, and a heart full of sunshine.” Beta Club 2; 4-H Club 3; Music Appreciation Club 1. LINDA LEE MAST “She can manage beauty, brains, and men.” Class Reporter 3, Homeroom Officer 2. 3, 54 Siti Meza eee honda le cao, Band Clinic 2, 3, State Solo Contest 1, 2, Woodwind Quartet 1; Laurel Staff, Junior Class Editor 3, Class Editor 4; Hi-Life Staff 1; Dramatics Club, Secretary 2; Monitor 1; Var- sity Basketball 3, 4. LAUNA FAYE MILLER “Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.” Library Club 3; Art Club 1, 2, 3; 4. BARBARA MATHESON “Personality makes success.”’ NHS 3, 4, Pres. 4; Student Council 3, 4, V-Pres. 4; Beta Club 2, 3, V- Pres. 3; Student-Faculty Committee 1; Girl-of-the-Month 4; Jr. Marshal, Chief; Band |) 2) 53) 45V-Pres= 4, Cor. Sec. 2, 3, Outstanding Jr. Award 3, All-State Orchestra 3, N.W. N.C. Band Clinic 2, 3, 4, Master Musician 2,3, 4; Laurel Staff Editor’ 45) Co- Editor 3, Sophomore Editor 2, Fresh- man Editor 1; Chorus 4, Reporter; Choral Ensemble, Assistant Accom- panist; Homeroom Pres. 2; Dramatics 1; Monitor 1; All State Band 4; “Most Influential.’’ CHARLES MILLER “A likeable boy with a likeable way.” PRISCILLA MILLER J “Life is just a puddin’ full of plums.’ Beta Club 2, 3; Music Appreciation Club 1; Girl’s Glee Club 2, 4; Mixed Glee Club 3. 88 CHARLOTTE MILLER “'She’s modest, demure, and_ shy; she does her work well and never asks why.” Hi-Life Staff) 3,4; buss Clubeee. Music Appreciation Club 1. JOE MINOR “Boyish charm, a little bit shy; lover of football, and a really nice guy.” Student Council 1; Homeroom Of- ficer 4; Men’s “A” Club 3, 4; Sgt.- At-Arms 3; Football 1, 3, 4; Wrest- ling 2; ‘“Most Influential.’ 1960 AHS 1961 EDDIE MORETZ “If it be a man’s work, I’m only a little boy.” Paria, |, 2, Se Stuceatr Stier 1. BARBARA JANE MORETZ “She’s like a saint; there’s a contin- ual ‘hello’ around her head.’ National Honor Society 4, Secretary; Beta Club 2, 3; Hi-Life Staff, Editor “I've got my ‘Mrs. degree.” . Business Club 1, 2, Sec., Social Dance 3. JERRY C. MORETZ “He lives to build.and not to boast.” Hi-Life Staff; Business Manager 4; Social Dance Club 3; Audio-Visual Aids Club 1, 2; Wrestling 1, 2. JANE MORETZ “When you laugh the world laughs with you; but when you cry, you cry alone.”’ Home Ec. Club 1, 2; 4-H Club 3. GILBERT MORETZ “He’s happy-go-lucky, carefree and gay; He leaves his troubles for an- other day.”’ Bus Driver 3, 4; 4-H Club 1; Audio- Visual Aids Club 2; Science Club 3. 89 JERRY Se MORE RZ “He may be quiet now, but wait until you know him.” Student Council 3; Homeroom Re- oon oS ws Drawer 2 Ss. Zh Scie Driving Award 3; Citizen of the Weelkl ELE SA 1) oes me tprestedl JUDY MORETZ Vice-Pres. 3. “The smile on her face is but a reflection of her heart.’’ Inkelane: Ike. I], Ze 4elr| (Clulsy si. BILL MURRAY “Save your confederate money boys, the south’s going to rise again.” Wheaton High: Spanish Club 3; Dra- matics Club 3. Bob Jones Academy: Soccer 2; Apaches Fraternity 2. SYLVIA NIFONG “With a feather constantly ‘tickling her funny bone.” Homes EcurClubi ae 4- Clubman) MARY HELEN NORRIS “Life is short, but there is always time for love.” Hi-Life Staff, Art Editor 4; Reading Club, Secretary 3; Art Club 1. BUTCH PARKER “Not afraid of work, but not in Vi sympathy with it. Student Council 2; Archery Club 2; Dramatics Club 3; Flytying Club 1; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4 90 1960 AHS 1961 JOANNE PRESNELL “To err is human; to forgive, di- vine.’ GleemGlubm 2 essocial) Dance 1, 3; Dramatics Club 1. JACKIE ROGERS “Silence is more eloquent than words.”’ Music Appreciation Club 1; Home Ec. Club 2; Art Club 2, HAROLD RICHARDSON “Youth is a challenge, life is a fight.” Bus Driver 4; Social Dance Club 3; Football 1, 2; Photography Club 2; Audio Visual Aids Club 1. MARY JANE SHELTON “She hardly says a word; but when she does it’s worth being heard.”’ National Honer Society, Treas. 4; Beta Club 3; Laurel Staff 4; 4-H Club Vice-Pres. Trans. Camden High: Beta Club 2; Glee Club 1, 2; FHA 1, 2, Vice-Pres. 2; Marshal 2. 91 MARIE ROARK ““A small gal sometimes casts a big shadow.’ Glee Club 2; Social Dance Club 3; Nee Chul) i. LOUISE SHIRLEY “Quiet, reserved, but always to be remembered.” Home Ees «Club tas wart. Clube: Music Appreciation Club 1. ELAINE SHOEMAKE “Success is getting what you want; happiness is wanting what you get.’ National Honor Society 4; Beta Club 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 1; Hi-Life 3, 4, News Editor 4; Art Club 1, 2; Monitor 1. BARBARA SMITH “I can resist anything but temp- tation.” Photography Club, Reporter 3; Cho- rus 4. Transfer from Northeast High: Future Nurses Club 2; Chorus, Sec- tion Leader 2. BARBARA SHORE “Her warm and friendly smile; make us know that she’s worthwhile.’’ Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1; Monitor 1. OLIN SWIFT “All great men die young and I’m not feeling so well.’’ Student Council 2; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Archery Club 1, 2; Social Dance Glubmss 92 CAROLYN SMATHERS “Quiet, unassuming, and ever faith- ed 4-H Club 4. Transfer from Waynes- ville Township High: Homeroom Of- ficer 1, 2. JACK THOMAS “One who hasn’t let a woman pin anything on him since he was a baby. ’ Homeroom Officer 4; Men‘s “A” Cluby 2; 8339.44 Footballae 2a 4: Co-Captain 4; ‘’Most Valuable Line- man’’ 4; Golf 3, 4; Wrestling 3, 4;° JV Basketball 1, 2; Flytying Club 1. 1960 AHS 1961 HOWARD TODD “Rather than fun, money or fame, give me a dame.” Citizen of the Week 2; Homeroom Officer 2; Bus Driver 3, 4; Quiet Social Games 4; Vocational Indus- trial Club 4; Flytying Club 2; Social Dance Club 3; Art Club 1. STUART “SONNY” TUGMAN “Women? | came here to drink of knowledge!’ Men‘s “A” Club 4: Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 3, Section Leader 4; Band 3, 4, Sec. 3, QuarterMaster 4; Football 1, 4; Baseball 3; Social Dance Club 3; Archery 1, 2; Tri-M 1, 2, 3; ‘“Most Talented.” LANA JEAN TURNER “Her happiness is contagious.”’ Social Dance Club 3; Dramatics Club 3; Business Club 1, 2; Monitor 2. KING TRIPLETT “The disadvantage of being president is that there is no room for advance- ment.” Pres. Student Body 4; Student Coun- cil 3,45 Exec. €om. 1), 2; Beta Glub Se INIGS Ze Pres, of Clese |, 7%, Se Morehead Scholarship Cand.; Rotary- Boy-of-the-Month 4; Men’s ‘‘A’’ Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Christmas King 4; Valen- tinenalNinge 2 Football ly 24.3.4: Co-Capt. 4; NC Shrine Bowl Team 4; All-State Team 4; ‘’Most Valuable Player’’ 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; “Best All A- round.”’ 93 FREIDA TRIVETTE “I am not afraid of tomorrow for | have seen yesterday, and live today.” Beta Club 2; Hi-Life Staff 3; Glee Club 2; Monitor 2; Transfer from West Wilkes High: Glee Club 1; Library Club 1. DIANNA WATKINS “As versatile as a safety pin.” Student Council 3, 4; BPW Girl 4; Beta Club, Sec. 2, Reporter 3; Citi- zen of Week 2; H.R. Officer 1, 2; Student-Fac. Comm.; Girl’s ““A’’ Club 2, 3, 4, V-Pres. 4; Basketball and Football Cheerleader 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Twirp Queen 1; Christmas Queen 3; “’Miss Junior’; Hi-Life Staff 1, Beauty Sponsor; Vocal En- semble 4; Chorus Festival 1, 4; Vo- cal Ensemble 3; Powling Club 4; “Best All Round.”’ CHARLES WATSON “If worry were the cause of death, | would live forever.” Bus. Driver 2) 4” F.RAn Club) ie2; Fix-It Club 3. FRANCES ANN WEST “The gal who puts ‘pep’ in pepper. Homeroom officer 1, 2, 3, 4; Class oma It, 2 Gills YAN Cul 2, S 4), Pres. 4; Citizen of the Week 1; Foot- ball Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Chief 4; Basketball Cheerleader 3; .Basketball i, 2, 4 Concer, 42 Cheus 4 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Ensemble 2, 3, 4; Chorus Festival 3; Modern Music Masters Society 2, 3, Sec. 3; Glee Club 1; Bowling Club 4; ‘Miss Ap- palachian”’. JERRY DEAN WATSON “Likes work so well he could lie down and sleep beside it.”’ Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; State Champion 3: F.F.A. Club 1, 2, 4, Sentinel 4; Fix-It Club 3. MARTHA WELBORN “She is quiet, she is shy; but there is mischief in her eye.”’ Home Ec. Club 2, Sec.; Reading Club I. 94 SENIORS JOYCE WATSON “She packs her troubles in a box, sits on the lid and smiles.”’ Home vECcuClUbmlne 2aas: NOLAN WATSON “They say laziness grows on you and mine is thriving just fine, thank you.” Vocational Industrial Arts Club 4; Art Club 2; F.F.A. 1; Wrestling 1, 3. 1960 AHS 1961 JIMMY WILLIAMS “The world’s a dog, ain’t itP’’ Beta Club 2; Photography Club 2, 3, Vice-President 3; Homeroom Officer 2; Wrestling, Manager 2; F.F.A. 1, 27 GERALDINE WILCOX “A friendly girl and very sweet, a good sport and athlete.” Girl’s ““A’’ Club 4; Chorus 4; Var- sity Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Cap- tain 4; Mixed Glee Club 1, 3; Girl’s SHARON ANN WHEELER Glee Club 2; Monitor 1; ‘“Most Ath- “Music is love in search for a word.” letic’’. Business Club 2; 4-H Club 3; Home Ee? Club 1. PATRICIA ANNE WINKLER “The first time she has ever been at the foot of the class.”’ Citizen of the week 4; Laurel Staff 4, Senior Editor; Hi-Life Staff, Sports Editor 3; Faculty-Student Publicity RONNIE WILSON Committee 2; Varsity Basketball 3; “Oh! How handsome.” Jr. Varsity Basketball 2; Chorus 3, 4; iy BOINOD : Vocal Ensemble 3, 4; Librarian 4; Men's A Club 4; Homeroom Of- Glee Club 2; Trampoline Club 1; ficer 3; Laurel Staff 3, 4; Flytying Club 2; Trampoline Club 1; Wrest- ling 2. “Most Popular.” JEAN WILLIS “Of the past she never boasts; the future to her counts the most.’’ NHS 4) Prog. Ghmvte Hi-Lite 3, 4: Beta Club 3; Bowling Club 4. Trans- fer from Sungei Gerong, Indonesia and Harding High: Jr. NHS 1; Chorus 1 95 RELA Em JUNIOR CLASS OFFICER Pictured from left to right: Bill Cook, President; Johnny Taylor, Vice- President; David Dougherty, Secretary-Treasurer; and Doyle Lyons, Reporter. 96 Bobby Bodenhamer Joyce Bodenheimer Robert Bresler Bette Broome Johnny Carroll Linda Carroll Sterling Carroll Madelyn Castle Carolyn Coffey Nancy Coffey Harold Cole Bill Cook JUNIORS Jim Agle Barbara Auton Glenda Baird Frankie Barnes Barney Barnett 97 JUNIORS Carolyn Cook Joe Cooke Robert F. Cook Marvella Cornett Barbara Cox Nina Cox Tommy Creed Allen Culler Chester Culler Eula Davis Linnaeus Derrick David Dougherty Ann Edmisten Eva Danay Erneston Eddie Gibson Larry Gragg Margaret Gragg 98 JUNIORS Ray Gragg Conrad Greene Delmas Greene Judy Greene Odell Greene Tommy Greene Ann Greer Tex Greer Frank Hagaman J. D. Hampton Loretta Hampton Verdola Hampton Ann Hardison Carolyn Hargrave Mary Agnes Hartley Mary Frances Hartley Carol Hayes 99 JUNIORS Linda Hayes Lorraine Hayes Mary Hayes Bucky Hayworth Ray Henderson David Hennessee Lula Hicks Patricia Hodges Wilma Hodges Judy Hollar Betty Idol Donna H. Johnson Gerald Johnson Jerel Dean Johnson Robert Johnson Earlene Jones Linda Jones 100 JUNIORS Ned Jones Doyle Lyons Jeanette Lyons Carolyn Masters Gwyn Michael Ben Miller Jane Norris Jean Payne Bob Randall Malinda Roberts Barbara Sherrill John Shrake Linda Smith Andy Stallings Tanis Starnes Johnny Taylor Gail Triplett 10] 102 JUNIORS Judy Triplett Treva Triplett Hilda Tuckwiller Burl Tugman Terry Van Dyke Elaine Wagner Jimmy Waters Johnny Watson Janice Welch Max West David Wheeler John Wayne Williams Nancy Williams Jim Wilson Judy Wilson Wanda Wilson Jerry Winebarger Joyce Winebarger Lynn Winkler Regina Wittkouski S@ORFOMORE CLASSeOERGERS —— Pictured from left to right: Ronald F. Smith, Vice-President; Ala Sue McGuire, Reporter; Baker Edmisten, President; and Robert Matheson, Secretary-Treasurer. 103 SOPHOMORES Larry Atwell Glenda Austin Barbara Barnes Mertis Bentley Patsy Beshears Bill Bingham, Jr. Donna Breitenstein Boyce Brown Dean Brown Edward Brown Ruby Brown Dawn Bryan Carolyn Bumgarner Judy Bumgarner Grady Carroll Mary Ruth Church Polly Ann Clawson Leroy Coffey Gail Cook Johnny Cook Peggy Cook Frances Cornett Jimmy Cottrell Joe David Critcher 104 SOPHOMORES John Critcher Mack Critcher Bartlett Dougherty Baker Edmisten Evelyn Edmisten Joe Edmisten Lois Eldreth Jean Eller Max Fletcher Pat Flowers Gloria Gragg Carolyn Green Linda Green Tommy Green Gloria Greer Steve Hamilton Elizabeth Hayes Garvey Hayes Elizabeth Hayworth William High Donna Ann Hodges Carolyn Hoover Helen Jackson Nadine Jackson 105 SOPHOMORES Roland Jones Jimmy Jordan Ernest Lewis Walter Lewis Jimmy Lookabill Nancy Lookabill Amelia Luther Alice McCartney Ala Sue McGuire Bobbie Jean McGurie June Main Kathryn Mast Robert Matheson Kenny Mazzaferro Eugene Miller Eugenia Miller Sallie Miller Sammy Miller Barbara Moretz Ruth Ellen Moretz Jerry Moretz Billy Newton Bill Norris Keith Norris 106 SOPHOMORES Marsha Parker John Payne Nola Phillips Billy Joe Presnell Joyce Ragan Loyce Ragan Curtis Richardson Ernie Rhymer Patty Robinson Sammy Sink Barbara Smith Ronald F. Smith Ronald J. Smith Shirley Smitherman Betty Stanberry Tommy Taylor Kay Teague Jerry Tester Joe Todd Nancy Todd Norma Townsend Jaqueline Triplett Gay Underwood Roddy White Junior Wilcox Barbara Yoder 107 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Pictured from left to right: Johnny Stacy, Vice-President; Jackie Greene, Secretary; Martha Moretz, Treasurer; Glenda Wilson, Reporter; and Sam Adams, President. 108 FRESHMEN Sam Adams Martha Allen Debby Baird Tommy Barnes Elizabeth Bartlett Georgia Beach Bobby Berry Ralph Beshears Chuck Blanton Joyce Brewer David Brown Gary Brown Joe Bryant Jane Buckland Jerry Bumbaugh Burl Carlton Marlene Carlton Jerry Carroll Larry Carroll Royce Carroll Jimmy Caudill Mary Jo Caudill Mary Clawson Wayne Clawson Johnny Cole Dorothy Cook Toi Cooke Bill Councill James Cox Jerry Critcher 109 FRESHMEN Joey Danner Erie DeGroat Roxie Dollars Tommy Edminsten Graydon Eggers Louise Eller Shirley Ewell Wayne Graybeal Allen Green Billy Green Floyd Greene Frances Greene Gail Greene Jackie Greene Jim Green Diana Greer Gray Hagaman Diane Hamby Nancy Hamby Pam Hamby Mack Hampton Mary Frances Hampton Phil Hampton Marilyn Harmon David Henderson Brenda Hennessee Barbara Hodges Bobby Hodges Jack Hodges Jimmy Hodges 110 FRESHMEN Ronnie Hunt Susan Inman Betsy Isley Alton Johnson Sherald Johnson J, 1, JoOinas Brenda Jones Larry Keesee Charles Keller David Lewis Steve Lewis Susie Lowrance Linda McKaraher Barbara Mast Annie Miller Arthur Dean Miller Jean Miller Kenneth Miller Kermit Miller Tommy Miller Johnny Moretz Martha Moretz Freddie Nifong Claude Norris Sylvia Norris Patricia Oland Stewart Oxentine Johnny Parker Dorothy Parlier Patty Payne FRESHMEN Nancy Pease Christine Phillips Gloria Phillips Laura Lee Phillips Carol Preswood Janie Price Harold Proffitt Jimmy Proffitt Barbara Ragan Janice Randall Ronnie Ray Johnny Roten Becky Russell Norma Sherrill Betty Shoemake R. D. Shoemake Ann Smathers Barbara Smith Brenda Smith Jerry South Johnny Stacy Buddy Storie Clara Teague Mable Townsend Geraldine Triplett Howard Tripleti Jane Triplett Wanda Triplett Dean Trivette Doris Trivette WW FRESHMEN Daphne Tugman Linda Tugman Linda Vines Diane Warman Christine Watson David Watson Evelyn Watson Frances Watson Harold Watson Linda Watson Roxie Watson Willie Watson Dean Welborne Paul Welch Butch Wilcox Joe Williams Wanda Williams Alice Wilson Bobby Wilson Gail Wilson Glenda Wilson Dorothy Winkler Eddie Paul Winkler Ruth Yates ae} COME’? (8 A REGISTERED TRADE-MARK People you like... like Coke! BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY Coca-Cola Bottling Company, I 4 ickory, N. @ GONG RiAsieUiEASIIEOENS to the Graduating Class of 196] from SHADOWLINE, INC. 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