Augusta Christian School - Sword Yearbook (Martinez, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1981 volume:

m m Augusta Christian School, Martinez, Georgia Presents “The Best Years of Our Lives” Programme Table of Contents 1 Seniors of 1981 5 Faculty Staff 17 High School 17 High School 23 Athletics 33 Special Events-Clubs 53 Elementary 63 Day Care 89 Advertisements 101 Judges 5:11 . there shall they rehearse the righteous acts of the Lord High School Dedication This year the 1980-81 Sword staff dedicates the yearbook to a most worthy recipient. Ever since she started working here, she has always had an active interest in the school. She has been a very good teacher, who would take the time to help students personally. She has been a friend and a good listener to many a student who has come to her with prob- lems. She has been sponsor and coordinator of many events in which she has worked over and above the call of duty to present them successfully. She has shown how active and rewarding a Christian life can be. This year, we lovingly dedicate the high school portion to Mrs. Keni Wiltshire and wish her the best of luck in her future plans. Mrs. Keni Wiltshire “This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.” I Timothy 3:1. “Seekest thou great things for thyself? Seek them not.” Jeremiah 45:5. Aspiration to leadership is an honorable ambition but will not always be accepted by all Christians without a measure of reservation. Several years ago our school needed a leader; we were seeking a lady to become the Vice-Principal of our elementary school. Through careful prayer and interviews, the Lord settled our minds to select Mrs. Pat Goodwin. Why? Was it because of her experience-no; because of her credentials-no; because of her seeking the position-no. As important as these qualities are, we considered something greater. We selected Mrs. Goodwin because she realized the two passages at the head of this tribute. She desired to be effective in the service of the Lord and realized the high potential of her life. Mrs. Goodwin, through the years, has proved her true aspiration. Never have her ambitions been self-centered; never “great things for thyself’ but always pointedly exposed and stigmatized unworthy motivation. For this she has earned the respect and love from parents, students, faculty, staff and particularly the board of directors and administration of Augusta Christian Schools. The 1980-81 Yearbook Staff proudly dedicates the elementary portion of this book to Mrs. Pat Goodwin, Elementary Principal. PRESIDENTS MESSAGE Mr Charlie B. Whitney President Finance Committee Chairman It is a real privilege to serve on the Board of Directors of Augusta Christian Schools. Phis school has always placed the laird first and the service that we have rendered to the school has been rendered to the Lord Jesus Christ with the purpose of winning young lives to Him. and helping those who know Him to grow in grace and the knowledge of Him. The school's every effort has been first to emphasize the basis of salvation, then to give each young person the best academic teaching that he could find anywhere. These can prepare each one for a life that will honor the laird and make each an outstanding citizen for our country which has forgotten the living God. The greatest asset of our nation is the youth of our land. We older folks should make every effort to give them a perspective of putting first things first. First, of course, is salvation, then a Christian education with eyes fixed upon the Lord Jesus. Thus America could return to the days in which it recognized the living God as its Head and the things of the world as secondary. Your boardand faculty hope the parents of the school will join with us in our efforts and desires and that our young people will be brought into this sort of thinking. As a result, the problems of our land decisions of worldliness and sins-could be healed. This school was born from the Lord, has been maintained by Him. received every need supplied by Him. and is blessed in many unusual ways by Him. To us that’s the reason it is His and is called a miracle school. Mrs. Miriam Bryngelson Secretary Publicity Committee Chairman Mr Eugene Gojda Athletics Committee Booster Club Mr. Kobert D. Halvorsen Trust Fund Building Fund Chairman Miss l eila Havird Mr W. Troup Morton Rducation Committee Legal Affairs Advisor Mr W Jennings Murphy Chairman of the Board l)r Michael J Murphy Athletics Committee Chairman Mr James G Prestwood. Jr. Transportation Committee Chairman Mr R T Smith Rducation Committee Chairman Special Events Chairman Mr John R Thomas Building ('.rounds Committee Chairman 4 Senior Class Of Susan Burgess 6 Dusk Clay Luanne Greer Cheryl Conlon Sharon Horton (Minion Pierce Berry (Veil Floyd Beaslev. Jr Diane Klame Haghv Susan Lee Burgess I’anagioti Naomi Jerry Roger Newsome irgil Nash Plavford Serloan King Sawver Barbara Jane Threat! Kathy Arlene Young 9 Serman Sawyer Virgil Play ford Roger Newsome Kathy Young Jane Threatt Filmed on Location AUGUSTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS tSTABUSHtD f9SS KINDERGARTEN GRADES 1-12 BIBLE INSTITUTE 15 FACULTY LOOKING BEYOND “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:2 God is still our refuge and strength in times of need. But too many times we seem to leave Him out of our lives except when we get into a jam and have no other choice. Sure we should be realistic in life, but we also need to take the attitude of an optimistic Christian. In other words, the contrast is between having a carnal negative viewpoint or having a positive Christian view. Obedience to God and striving to be a more informed, mature and committed Christian should be our goal. When our priorities are straight, we can deal with our Christian growth and negativism in a constructive manner. Education is concerned with teaching general principles that can be applied to the situations of life. Without the Christian viewpoint, our perspective is biased. Seeking after the knowledge of God changes our outlook and makes us aware of different values which are life-changing. God’s thoughts become a part of our being when one is attuned to the Person of the Holy Spirit and His work in our life. Having a personal relationship with God means prayer and Bible study have a significant place budgeted in one’s life. What is the answer to our needs? We need to live our life as a witness of God’s love for all mankind. Our actions and viewpoints Mr. Charles B. should have Christ as their focus point. Eternal joy, happiness and peace are the end results of a life dedicated to Christ. Thus, Augusta Christian School will continue to give their students a quality Chris- tian education in addition to a strong well-rounded academic envi- ronment that promotes the strengthening and renewing of the mind as demonstrated in the lives of our students. ADMINISTRATION Sloan High School Principal Mrs. Pat Goodwin Mrs. Ann Machovec Mrs. Margaret Robertson Elementary Principal Business Manager Day Care Supervisor Mrs. Dede Maddox Mrs. Shirley Nelson Mrs. Betty Waters Mrs. Beth Sammons 18 High School Secretary Elementary Secretary Bus Co-Ordinator Lunchroom Supervisor Mrs. Karen Banks Mrs. Carolyn Boyle Mrs. Daisy Brazell Mrs. Pat Brewer Miss Melinda Brown Bus Driver K-3 Teacher Day Care Day Care High School Math Mrs. Kim Butler Mrs. Wanda Carter Mrs. Lucy Cooper Mrs. Ellyn Cox Mrs. Donna Davis H.S. Elem. P.E. Day Care 3rd Grade Bus Driver Day Care Mrs. Connie DeLoach Mrs. Harriett DeWitt Mrs. Becky Drake Mrs. Andrea Dycus Mrs. Cathy Fellows K-5 Business K-4 6th Grade 3rd Grade Mrs. Sabrina Fortner Mrs. Ella Mae Glover Mrs. Norma Glover Mrs. Rosemary Gray Mrs. Ruby Hallford Bus Driver Day Care Dietician 1st Grade Chemistry, Biology Bus Driver 9 Miss Lindy Halvorsen Mrs. Dorinda Hathaway Mr. Robert Hawes Miss Mary D. Heppert Mrs. Deborah Johnson 5th Grade 4th Grade Janitor 6th Grade 6th Grade Mrs. Diane Johnson Mrs. Lena Johnson Miss Mary Johnson Mrs. Merle Kirby Mrs. Linda Krosting Bus Driver Lunchroom Bus Driver English, Bible, French Elem. Librarian 1st Grade 20 Mrs. Ruth Lewis History French Counselor Miss Cindy Lyons 1st Grade Mr. Rick Linaburg P.E. Coach Mrs. Sammie McAfee 2nd Grade Mrs. Jan Little Music Mrs. Dianne McDonnell 2nd Grade Mr. Alexander Loo Mechanic Mrs. Yvonne Minton Bus Driver Mrs. Kristy Lyon K-4 Miss Linda Mundy 4th Grade Mrs. Gloria Murff Mrs. Crystal Newman Mrs. Patricia Patch Miss Sharon Sepulvado Mrs. Sue Simless English Bible Day Care Day Care Day Care K-5 Mr. Early Simmons Mr. Taylor Swan Mrs. Betty Jo Taylor Mrs. Regina Teeters Miss Joy Temple Maintenance Storekeeper Day Care Elementary Aide Day Care Mrs. Evelyn Walters Lunchroom Mrs. Chris Wetzel Elementary P.E. Mrs. Terri Wheeler English Math Mrs. Carolyn Wiggins Day Care Mrs. Keni Wiltshire Mrs. Myrle Wiltshire Geog., English, Cheerleading Art Mrs. Bette Wilcher K-5 21 The Fabulous, Star-Studded Lion’s Paw Awards Ceremony Presents . . . The Nominees for the Year’s Outstanding Class Chant “We’re 1 at all we do, ’cause we’re the class of ’82!” “We’re the Lions! Hear us roar, ’cause we’re the class of ’84!” “We’re on the road to victory, ’cause we’re the class of ’83!” “Whatever the odds, we will survive, ’cause we’re the class of ’85!” “We bug the teachers just for kicks, ’cause we’re the class of ’86!” And the winner is ... 23 A Secret! Lesia Bishop Ken Bugg I Cindy Draughon Syndee Fredericks Davy Fuller Susan Darden Donna Stroup Lisa Snoddy UNIORS Fran Rickards Phil Wahl Wayne McKenney 25 Lenny Byrd Ronald Casalino Angie Glover Eugene Gojda David Hallford 26 Jenny Hursman Mary Hamilton Smitty Hendrix Grade Steve Maggard Christy O’Connor Dana Rickards David Scoggin Gary Schneider Lynn Scott Darrell Todd 27 28 Robert Abernathy Jeff Brandenburg Steve Brucker Kathy Davies Melissa Harper Susan Johnson Ron Saxon Lyn Scott David Sims Eric Snyder Mary Beth Teeters Matt Trainor Donald Waters Merritt Whelchel Amy Williams Hugh Barrow Brock Blomberg Jan Brassell Susan Brigham Kenneth Burch Mark Brucker Janice Darden Melinda Davis Tony Duggan Mark Durshimer Kathy Fowler Keith Gojda Janie Gray Terri Harmon Mark Hathaway Nina Inman Anthony Lovett Marcus Lovett 8th Grade Missy Parham Denise Robertson Becky Rojas Luellyn Shadrick Robert Spindler Brian Thrift I eigh Ann Truesdale Elizabeth Usher Bridget Wahl Tracy Williford Karen Young 7th Grade Shelly Blatt Kaye Brown Tom Bryant Mary Cox Charles Davis Wes Goodwin B.J. Hathaway Frank take Laura Lindley Jenna McBurney Stephanie Parker Lynn Sammons Runae Sawdey A1 Smith Mike Snyder Stephanie Teasley Susan Thomas Kim Waters Robert Dickens John McBurney Brad Merry Kim Milburn Peter Mims Lynda Newsome LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! ATHLETICS FOOTBALL ’80 Sitting: Jeff Brandenburg, Eugene Gojda, Wayne McKenney, Eric Snyder, Steve Brucker. Kneeling: Matt Trainor, Ron Saxon. Kevin Broadwater, Ken Bugg, Phil W'ahl, Donald Waters. Standing: Coach Rick Linahurg, Roger Newsome, Clint Berry, David Hallford, Darrell Todd, Tracy Kerr, Steve Maggard, Serman Sawyer, Manager Wes Goodwin. Steve Maggard Sophomore Eric Snyder Freshman Darrell Todd Sophomore Donald Waters Freshman Ken Bugg Junior Wayne McKenney Junior Phil Wahl Junior Eugene Gojda Sophomore David Hallford Sophomore Jeff Brandenburg Freshman Kevin Broadwater Freshman Steve Brucker Freshman Ron Saxon Freshman Matt Trainor Freshman Queen Candidates Sharon Horton Sharon Johnson Kathy Young Junior Candidates Susan Darden Lisa Snoddy Donna Stroup Sophomore Candidates Felisa James Angie Glover Jennie Hursman Freshman Candidates Sandra Holmes Lyn Scott Susan Johnson 36 J.V. FOOTBALL Sitting: David Owens, David Hylton, Greg Merry, Scott Martin, Steve Ertter.Kneeling: Mark Brucker, Keith Gojda, Brock Blomberg, Mike Snyder, Charles Davis, B.J. Hathaway, Wes Goodwin, David Smith, Hugh Barrow. Standing: Coach Rick Linaburg, Kenneth Burch, Mark Durshimer, Tony Duggan, Anthony Lovett, Marcus Lovett, Mark Hathaway, Al Smith, Frank Lake. The J.V. Football Team did well their first year. They were recognized at the Winter Sports Banquet with the following awards presented: Hugh Barrow, Coaches Award; Brock Blomberg, Best Defensive Back; Tony Duggan, Best Offensive Lines- man; Keith Gojda, Best Offensive Back; Mark Brucker, Most Improved Player; and Al Smith, Best Defensive Linesman and Most Valuable Player. CONGRATULA- TIONS! J.V. HOMECOMING 41 VM .w Vickie James 6th Grade Court Becky Rojas 1980 J.V. Homecoming Princess Mary Cox 7th Grade Court Anita Harmon 6th Grade Vicki James 6th Grade Paula Poteet 6th Grade Stephanie Teasley 7th Grade Michelle Clifford 6th Grade Kim Milburn 7th Grade f ! f Janie Gray 8th Grade Becky Rojas 8th Grade Bridget Wahl 8th Grade m Mary Cox 7th Grade BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL Kneeling: Eugene Gojda. Ron Saxon, Matt Trainor, Ken Bugg, Serman Sawyer. Standing: Steve Maggard, Darrell Todd. Davy Fuller. David Hallford, Kevin Broadwater, Athletic Director, Rick Linahurg. 42 GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL Kneeling: Kathy Young, Becky Rojas, Mary Beth Teeters, Amy Williams. Standing: Coach Charles Sloan, I esia Bishop, Lisa Snoddy, Anna I ewis, Lynn Kingerv, Susan Burgess, Asst. Coach Elaine Wilson Kneeling: Mike Snyder, Keith Gojda, Frank Lake, Brock Blomberg, Brad Merry Standing: Coach Mike Buck. Kenneth Burch. Brian Thrift. Tony Duggan. Mark Brucker, Hugh Barrow 7-8th GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM Kneeling: Stephanie Parker, Missy Parham, Becky Rojas, Janie Gray, Karen Young. Elizabeth Usher. Standing: Coach Spencer Wheeler, Nina Inman. Jan Brassell. Terri Harmon. Bridget Wahl. Kaye Brown, Asst. Coach Bobby Voelker. 7-8th GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM A.C.S. Varsity Cheerleaders Jane Threatt-Captain Anna Lewis-Co-Captain The ACS sports program is richly enhanced by our Varsity Cheer- leaders. Most of these girls are involved in several other activities which means many long hours of practicing, club-meetings, studying and all the things necessary for total participation. In addition, several are honor students. Our Captain and Co-Captain have done great jobs leading these girls. Many thanks for a job well done. Mrs. Keni Wiltshire-Sponsor 48 PIZZA HUT IS CHEERLEADER TURF. Kathy Young, Senior Angie Glover, Sophomore Jenny Hursman, Sophomore Tracy Conlon, Freshman Jennie Bragg, Freshman 49 Kathy Davies, Freshman Amy Williams, Freshman 1980-81 Junior Mrs. Keni Wiltshire Sponsor Take twelve red and white firecrackers, ignite the fuse, and watch them sparke and explode on the Athletic scene. These young ladies have shown they have what it takes to add spirit to our Athle- tic events. All of these girls have proven their worth. Thank you for your time, talent and fine participation. Becky Rojas Captain, 8th Melissa Harper 9th Grade Varsity Cheerleaders Bridget Wahl Co-Captain, 8th ■ ' c-r - Missy Parham 8th Grade Janice Darden 8th Grade Susan Thomas 7th Grade Elizabeth Usher 8th Grade Shelly Blatt 7th Grade Mary Cox 7th Grade Runae Sawdey Kim Milburn Lynn Sammons 7th Grade 7th Grade 7th Grade jfr : m 7 L iU 51 Football Banquet AWARDS: Clint Berry, Best Offensive Linesman Tracy Kerr, Special Headmaster’s Award Roger Newsome, Coach’s Award Best Defensive Back Serman Sawyer, Most Valuable Player Best Offensive Back Ken Bugg, Most Improved Player Phil Wahl, Best Defensive Linesman All State: Roger Newsome, Serman Sawyer All State Honorable Mention: Phil Wahl All Region: Roger Newsome, Serman Sawyer, Ken Bugg, Phil Wahl All Region Honorable Mention: Tracy Kerr, Darrell Todd, Clint Berry Team Trophy: Runner Up-Region ACS JUNIOR CHORALAIRES Reading from bottom to top, left to right. Row 1: Angie Harp, Christi Glover, Mary Anne Vinson, Susan Parham, Amy Gray, Gretchen Reeves, Heather W iltshire. Row 2: Rhonwyn Newsome, Shannon Newsome, Melissa Christensen, Mary Allison Small, Ashby Koontz, Candi Thomas. Row 3: Timothy Fellows, Scott Moore, Trey Lott, Jamie Maddox, Richard Berry, Jay Penland, James Burch. Row 4: Christi Johnson, Kenneth Hendirx, Jeff Small, Bart Byrd, Lessa Paul, Jo Nell Beckum. Row 5: Amy O’Byrne, Varsha Bandisode, Renee Duncan, Stephanie Servy, Nora Hoyt, Julie Tarver, Darlene DeW'itt. Row 6: Carol O’Connor, Rhonda Howard, Alicia McAfee, Sandra Russell, Robin Russell, Angela Deckrosh. Mrs. Jan Little, Director. HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL GROUP Bottom Row: Jane Threatt, Fran Richards, Jenny Hurs- man. Middle Row: Cindy Draughon, Donna Stroup, Susan Darden, Syndee Fredericks. Top Row: Kathy Young, Anna Lewis, Sharon Horton. 56 CHRISTMAS, 1980. High School Choral Group performs below, along with Mrs. Jan Little, Choral Director and Elementary Flutaphone performance. STUDENT COUNCIL Top Row: Jeff Brandenburg, Cecil Beasley, Sharon Horton, Roger Newsome. Middle Row: Wayne McKenney, Jane Threatt, Jennie Bragg. Felisa James. Bottom Row: Keith Gojda, Eugene Gojda, Brock Blomberg, Brad Merry, Stephanie Teasley. Not Pictured: Cindy Haley, President Mrs. Pam Blomberg, Advisor. FRENCH CLUB Bottom Row: Jana Rickards, Tracy Conlon, Hazel Brewer, Barbara Blatt. Susan Johnson 2nd Row: Dana Rickards, Jenny Hursman, Amy Williams, Mary Beth Teeters. 3rd Row: Angie Glover, Felisa James, Jennie Bragg. Eric Snyder, Kathy Davies. 4th Row: Vincent James, Merritt Whelchel, Lynn Scott, Roger Newsome 5th Row: Charles Bagby, Eugene Gojda, Gary Schneider, Ron Casalino, Jeff Brandenburg. Top Row: Steve Brucker, Matt Trainor, Lenny Byrd, Steve Bryngelson. Advisors: Miss Mary Johnson Mrs. Ruth Lewis 57 1980-81 Yearbook Staff Bottom Row: Lyn Scott, Sharon Horton, Janice Darden, Anna Lewis, Cindy Haley, Cindy Draughon. Top Row: Cecil Beasley, Gary Schneider, Serman Sawyer, Virgil Playford, Steve Bryngelson. Sliding Cecil Crazy Virgin Friends Mrs. Myrle Wiltshire Co-Advisor GET TO WORK!!! But we don’t have any pictures! You lost WHAT? You mean I asked for this? We don’t have any film? Who stole my layout? But I don’t want to sell ads! You think you’ve got troubles!!! I never liked to work on Sunday. Good grief, the deadline is tomorrow! GET TO WORK!!! Thanks to all the yearbook staff ... especially Anna Lewis, Editor-in- Chief and Cindy Haley, Co-Editor. Mrs. Ann Machovec Co-Advisor 58 N e w S s t P a a f P f e r Big Red Left to Right: Roger Newsome, Lynn Scott, Sharon Horton, Clint Berry, Kathy Young, Cecil Beasley, Serman Sawyer, Lynn Kingery, Cindy Haley, Denise Robertson, Cindy Draughon. Mark Durshimer on bars. Not Shown: Janice Darden. Mrs. Terri Wheeler Advisor Cindy Haley, above and Lynn Kingery, below, Co- Editors. The “Big Red” newspaper staff worked very hard this year to bring to the staff and students news that was both informative and entertain- ing. Besides the usual sports, high school and elementary stories, students’ submissions, in- terviews and feature stories were published. I was pleased with the quality of the students’ writing this year, and I hope for an even better newspaper next year. Mrs. Terri Wheeler NATIONAL BETA CLUB We are happy to announce another “first” at ACS. Thirty of our high school and junior high students have been select- ed for membership in National Beta Club. In order to quali- fy, students must maintain an average of 85 or above in all subjects. Senior Beta Club Miss Melinda Brown Senior Sponsor M iss Mary Johnson Junior Sponsor Clint Berry Lenny Byrd Cindy Haley Smitty Hendrix Sharon Horton Felisa James Sharon Johnson Anna Lewis Roger Newsome Gary Schneider Jane Threatt Kathy Young Junior Beta Club Brock Blomberg Susan Brigham Mark Brucker Steve Brucker Melinda Davis Robert Dickens Wes Goodwin Frank Lake Laura Lind ley Jenna McBurney Brad Merry Missy Parham Stephanie Parker Lynn Sammons Stephanie Teasley Leigh Ann Truesdale Elizabeth Usher 60 SEAIS COMPETITION Diane Bagby Debate Team Cindy Haley Science Team Virgil Flay ford Science Team Math Team Debate Team Kathy Young Math Team Debate Team Cecil Beasley Math Team Clint Berry Debate Team Lenny Byrd Math Team Cindy Draughon Math Team Smitty Hendrix Sharon Horton Science Team Science Team Math Team ✓ w Anna I ewis Science Team Math Team Debate Team Roger Newsome Math Team Debate Team Serman Sawyer Debate Team Gary Schneider Math Team .Jane Threatt Math Team Debate Team Phil Wahl Math Team Miss Melinda Brown Mrs. Rosemary Gray Mrs. Terri Wheeler Math Team Sponsor Science Team Debate Team Sponsor Sponsor CANDY SALES Over $3200.00 profit was added to the Fund-Raising Account this year by the enterprising students pictured here. The 7th grade ranked at the top for the high school, while Mrs. Fellow’s 3rd grade carried the highest honors in the Elementary school followed by Mrs. Krosting’s 1st grade. These students and classes deserve much praise. Thanks to all students that participated. Robert Peel Rebekah Butler Bobby Burnett 1-3 Grades K-5 1st Place K-5 2nd Place MAGAZINE SALES Steve Maggard 10th Grade Calling upon the Lord’s help, students were able to contribute over $2300.00 profit to the Fund Raising Account through a most successful magazine sales campaign. Steve Maggard was top salesman for the high school (254.00) and Heather Wiltshire of the elementary was top salesperson (269.00). Highest ranking classes were Mrs. Hathaway’s 4th grade and Mrs. Wheeler’s 11th grade. Thanks again, students, for a job well done. Heather Wiltshire 4th Grade 62 RISING STARS Elementary School Elementary Vice Principal’s Message Mrs. Pat Goodwin This year has been one of many changes at Augusta Christian School; administrative changes, faculty changes, students coming and going, but one thing remains constant throughout, the pur- pose for which we were founded in 1958. That purpose being to give each and every student that comes through our doors all of the educational skills needed to build a meaningful and productive life for himself in the future, and to teach him the Scriptures so that he comes to know, love, and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. We are preparing these children not only for the future, but also for eternity. “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) Train is the key word in this verse. Our children are trained in educational skills through examples and practice and so are they trained in spiritual things through examples and practice. They are loved, therefore, it is easier for them to love others. They are respected, therefore, they learn to respect others, and so it goes with the other spiritual qualities that we try to instill in the children. Abraham Lincoln once said of the child, “The fate of humanity is in his hands, teach him well ...” Augusta Christian School proposes to do just that; to teach and train each chold academical- ly, socially, physically, and spiritually, so that he can reach his fullest potential and fulfill God’s plan for his life. Mrs. Pat Goodwin Elementary Principal Who Says Teachers Don’t Work Hard? 64 65 Kingergarten Christmas Program 68 Elementary Christmas Program 69 Anita Harmon Bryan Hatcher Gene Johnson Neal Martin Greg Merry MR. DYCUS’ 6th GRADE 70 Alicia McAfee David Owens Stephen Powers Eric Reeves Sandra Russell Vicki James Sean Joiner Jonathan Martin Paula Poteet Dee-Dee Anderson Angela Bedgood Lynda Blatt Steven Ertter David Hylton Babette Renew Lara Sims David Smith Tom Volarath Tracy Williams 71 Kirk Davis Jeff Hylton Rhonwyn Newsome Roy Smith Angie Harp Dwight Johnson Hunter Ramon Chanin Stegall Brandon Hathaway Catherine Lake Stephanie Servy John Talman Chris Hebbard Camille Lipscomb Jeff Small Mary Anne Vinson Kenneth Hendrix Tom Lucke Kelly Smith Marie Westbrook 72 MISS HALVORSEN’S 5th GRADE John B. Halvorsen Jamie Jewitt Jim Newman John Teeters Mary Brown Christi Johnson Carol Ann O’Connor Hal Truesdale Tricia Davis Ashby Koontz Leesa Paul David Watson Lance Darden Jamie Maddox Walter Seibel Lalena Wetzel Rhonda Howard Scott Martin Julie Tarver MRS. JOHNSON’S 5th GRADE o _ I Jay Pen land Mary Allisc Candy Thon Sanjay Verbee Norman Williams Heather Wiltshire Mark Young Mrs. 4th Grade Hathaway’s Miss Mundy’s 4th Grade Shane Amerson James Burch Bobby Chaille Christy Dawkins Angela DetiktOah Darlene DeWitt Renee Duncan Timothy Fellows Christi Nora Hoy Greg Knight Tony Lever Trey Lott Christian MartimWfh Sean McCoo’ Robert 1 Pilcher uretchen Reeves Robia-Ru se44 Tony Sammons 75 Priya Bandisode Kimila Canterbury Jimmy Colvin Chris DeLoach Ginger Hall Gretta Hollimon Trey Kerr Vashti Lohre Kanjani Manjunath Brian McDonnell Anne McGahee Lonnie Napier Bruce Nelson Deanne Rickards Chip Roder Lanier Scruggs Glynn Servy Stacy Small John Strickland Ginger Tanner Randy Tiller Lisa Walters Clay Wilson Amy Yates Mrs. Cooper’s 3rd Grade Keith Baker Vince Brogden Bill Deloach Lisa Green Elizabeth Groves Linda Haag Cory Hoyt Shannon Ingram Patrice Johnson Penny Kirby Hub Long Amy Matlock - 1 | $+ L. mt 1 Mrs. Fellow’s 3rd Grade Robert Peel Destry Powell Shea Seigler Chandra Stegall Michael Todd Todd Wahl Jamie Watson Mickey Wetzel Caroline Williams Johnny Cato Lisa Huddleson Candace Lohre Tonya Ryan Clay Cushman Scott Hughes Lennie Maddox Krista Skinner Georgianna Doggette Lou Leopard Debra Mosley Jenna Thomas John Fellows Marcellus Lewis Danny Newman Jimmie Tochterman MRS. McAFEE’S 2nd GRADE 78 Stephanie Bowles James Hathaway Stephanie Lewis Felicia Ridlehoover Jennifer Weatherly Donna Abernathy Diane Clifford Chris Garrison Leslie Lewis Mark Ballano Michelle Davis Dena Haywood Kris McCladdie Jennifer Campbell Kristi Deer Shawn Hensley Lee Newsome Carmel Chaille Laura Epple Michelle Huff Pamela Pappas MRS. McDONNELL’S 2nd GRADE Traci Pilcher George Haley Kimberly Small Tommy Stark Michelle Widener Chris Bower Tracie Dawkins David DeWitt Jimmie Hall Brandi Hutto Kellye Kennedy Angie Lauer Karen Leopard Shand McAvoy Jason Miller MRS. GLOVER’S 1st GRADE John Wiltshire Saralyn Bruggeman Anna Cox Josh Dover Heidi Evans Jennifer Hargrove Jenny Howard Lisa Kingery Kerry Maguire Chad Medlin Evan Mills Camille Morgan Joshua Price Carter Rickman Brett Sharp J.J. Small John Street Rusty Watson MRS. KROSTING’S 1st GRADE Perry Robinson Jana Teasley LaDonya Vaughn Rick Waters Bill Westbrook Michael Wiggins MISS LYONS’ 1st GRADE Kiefer Bearden Melanie Carpenter Donald Crawford Chris Goodwin Kam Leigh Harris Anna Harrison Chris Hayes Stacy Hudson Andrea Krosting Brigham Long Nandini Manjunath Denice Dickens ■ Kenny Barrett Eric Berge Rebekah Butler Rhonda Collins Scott Davies Suzanne Groves David Hogan Daman Hornsby Laura Hoyle Denise Miles Dawson Morris Kris Mosley MRS. DELOACH’S K-5 Justin Newsome Jennifer Sammons Jason Scherer Bethany Vernon 84 Joshua Alford Chris Haywood Valerie McIntosh Holley Rhodes Christi Small Brett Wahl Brandon Cushman Diana Hutcheson Ashley Merritt Beau Samuelson Althea Deckrosh Alicia Hart Jenny Lowery Jennifer McCracken William Miles Angie O’Byrne MRS. SIMLESS’ K-5 Jason Brady Julie Byrd Chris Cato Melissa Ereraito Robin Kirby Molly Monro Bobby Burnett Alisha Catchings David Epple Angela Jennings Chuckie Merritt 85 Stacey Carver Carl Hayes Beth Nelson Pat Strickland John Crowell Jennifer Hutchins Billy Oellerich Alton Swann Renee Garnett Richie Johnson Jennifer Orne Michelle Taylor Jan Garrison Tamara Lanier Lora Paul Baylon Thomas Mrs. Drake’s K-4 86 Will Beckum Andrea Golden Krystal Lyon Brian Slusser Taryn Zange Jackson Alexander Michelle Broadwater Renee Johnson Bill Ryan Brian Atkins Tabitha Brown Jean Kassem Joshua Smith Jennifer Baine Ryan Beck Rhonda Burkette Ki Bush Lisa Kile Joe Melchiors John Steinbach Cathy Watson Danny Bentley Ashley Heath Laura Roder Cynthia Woodbury Mrs. Lyon’s K-4 Day Care A Message From The Director Mrs. Margaret Robertson The best years of my life began the day I realized how inadequate I was to face the responsibilities and demands the world places on us and in complete faith asked God to come into my heart and life. Only when we give all to Him can we find purpose in our lives through His direction. It took many years of growing to reach a decision to go where He would lead. I faced this four years ago when He told me to leave the retail business. I sought work in many areas and the doors were closed one after the other. A friend suggested I come to ACS as they needed help in the Day Care area. I started out working with the three-year olds and later was asked to take the position of Director. In August of 1981 I will have completed five years at ACS. When I stepped out in faith, He opened the door of opportunity for service. When we become a servant to others, God uses that service to glorify Himself. Many people have touched my life and I would like to thank each one that is a part of ACS now and those in the past that have contributed to the best years of my life. I pray that God will allow me to continue to serve Him and His people here at ACS. 89 K-3 Jayson Akridge Ben Ashley Christopher Berge Elizabeth Bibleheimer Phillip Cartledge Adam Cato Kathy Eberhart Douglas Epple Jeannie Fritz Dannielle Hart Enon Hopkins Richie Horton Kerensa Hunt Donny Kulangara Trenee Leverett Quincey Lewis TODDLERS Todd Barnes Heather Boyle Gregory Clark Ashley Copeland Mary Cushman Kerry Dycus Ashley Lyon Samantha Miles Amy Minick Wes Mobley Justin Morton Lisa Ray Mark Reeves Michael Scott Kelly Smith Mark Smith Nathan Strickland Roy Swann Lancy Taylor Melissa Widener NURSERY Penny Burke Aaron Cone Adam Cushman Katrina Flynn Chad Harpley Jamie Leverett Ryan McCall Derrick Natoli Allyson Perhonish Evan Pittman Corey Prince Shwetha Sathyanarayana Tyler Smith Travis Sperry Ashley Stanley 91 Richard A. Machovec Headmaster LIBERTY BAPTIST COLLEGE THOMAS ROAD A BAPTIST CHURClfi � -WBV Ml� CU PASTOR LVNCHB}JR. 'CHRISTIAN ACAD A man of steel and velvet.” It has been well said that paper will be still and one can write anything on it. 1 am wondering why I should impose upon this perfectly good paper the words I am about to write. 1 write with no higher hopes than motivate the rooster at daybreak-1 do not expect to be appreciated or even tolerated, but I hope to awaken some. In some Christian circles today, like some people in our government, there are fearful tendencies to take a stand on Scriptural and national foundations. Many Christians today want to “blend” in with the world in order to “win” them. Many Christian schools attempt to “blend” and not “offend” the student by having them adhere to discipline and academic procedures in fear of “losing them.” There’s a fire in my bones-a woe in my heart, I care not whether you read or heed. I’m like my dog as he arouses at night to bark at a passing train. He does not hope that it will stop, or even slow down as it crosses the path of his life at a distance; nor does he imagine that all on that train have heard his voice and are meditating on his message; he only does what he knows he must do. I beg that I may bark at the train of your life; and afterward, you may go back to your sleep, if you can. My “bark” is simply stated. Don’t be a free-thinking. I’m my own authority, I’ve got a better way of doing it person. Learn how to respond to authority ip a cooperative way-not rationalizing that my human dignity is being violated. Watch out for the world’s fashions and humanistic ideas. Respond to authority and seek the happiness you try to attain by resisting it. Happiness doesn’t come from doing your own thing. In Christ, RICHARD A. 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AUGUSTA’S ONLY ALL UNIPOLE OUTDOOR PLANT • 14 x 48 PAINTED BULLETINS • MARKETWIDE ROTARY PROGRAM • 12 x 24 PRINTED POSTERS Edgar E. Murrah Warren Hylton Ed Corley QUALITY LOCATIONS QUALITY COPY QUALITY STRUCTURES CALL NOW 724-4448 602 SAND BAR FERRY RD MEMBER OAAA OUR PURPOSES: (1) To support the ACS Physical Education and Athletic Program. (2) To encourage our athletes and P.E. participants to maintain a Christian attitude in sports. OUR PROJECTS: (1) Sponsor athletic banquets. (2) Purchase all trophies. (3) Football field lights (3 year pledge.) OUR METHODS: (1) Membership Dues ($5.00 per family per year) (2) Concession Stand (all home games) (3) Annual Fund Raising Supper. (4) Christmas Secret Shop. (5) Other Fund Raising Projects. LESS THAN 25% OF ACS FAMILIES ARE BOOSTER CLUB MEMBERS. WE 100 101 WE THE SENIOR CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-ONE, OF AUGUSTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, BEING OF SOUND!?) MIND AND MEMORY, WITHOUT MEN- 'AL RESERVATION OR PURPOSE OF EVASION, DO PUBLISH AND DECLARE THIS BE OUR LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT: Bagby lea- yes all of her tardies and her ability to not get detention for them to Lisa «noddy. She also leaves her title as Space Cadet” to Mrs. Myrle Wiltshire, ecil Beasley leaves his driving ability to anyone who likes ditches; his yearbook staff ability to teve Bryngelson; and his Trigonometry class seat to anyone brave enough to try it. lint Berry leaves his ability to gain weight to Kevin Broadwater in hopes of his making it over 100 lbs.; his ability to endure those practices to Matt Trainor, his luck with the girls to anyone stupid enough to take it; and to Coach Linahurg he leaves the ACS Football Team in hopes that they will make it to state next year. Susan Burgess leaves her basketball ability, her “position”, and her school spirit to Lynn Kingery. Dusk Clay leaves his great artistic abilities to Ron Saxon; and his ability to be present and on time to Lisa Snoddy and Syndee Fredricks. Cheryl Conlon leaves Susan Darden her Bookkeeping workbook so she canget the correct answers. Luanne Greer leaves her History ability and love of reading to I esia Bishop. Sharon Horton leaves her position as Homecoming Queen to Princess Rebecca Rojas, for wh she becomes a Senior; and her ability to crop pictures to Cindy Draughon; and her calculator Steve Bryngelson. Sharon Johnson leaves Ken Bugg to Lisa Snoddy. Tracy Kerr leaves his great football ability to Wayne McKenney. Anna Lewis leaves her cruel shoes” to Ken Bugg, her Yearbook Editorship to Cindy Haly, ai her high Cheerleading kicks to Angie Glover. Pete Naomi leaves his great studying abilities to Davy Fuller. Roger Newsome leaves to Ronnie Saxon his football talents, also to Darrell Todd he leaves janitorial services. Virgil Playford leaves Mrs. Myrle Wiltshire his fantastical ability to draw and paint and good looks to those who can stand it. Serman Sawyer leaves Ken Bugg and Phil Wahl the right to lead this football team to State, leaves his ability to play basketball to Davy Fuller and Eugene Gojda. And his ability to the football to Eric Snyder, and his ability to hit to Ronnie Saxon. Jane Threatt leaves her cheerleading position to anyone willing to accept the responsibility; spelling ability to Wayne McKenney; her fond memories of ACS to Ronnie Saxon; and her gi knowledge of Mortician services to Cindy Draughon, Cindy Haley and Phil Wahl. Good Lu Next Year! Kathy Young leaves her big mouth and cheerleading ability to Angie Glover and Jennie Bragg, she also leaves her fire in debating to Cindy Haley. 103 MRS. LUCY COOPER Face to face! O blissful moment! Face to face-to see and know; Face to face with my Redeemer, Jesus Christ who loves me so. Face to face, I shall behold him, Far beyond the starry sky; Face to face in all His glory, I shall see Him by and by! Last March our beloved teacher went to be with the Lord. She will be sadly missed by the many students and faculty who loved her deeply. The Lucy Cooper Memorial Fund was established by ACS to help build a covered walkway from the breezeway to the gym. Many have contributed but much more is needed to complete the project. VALENTINE KING QUEEN Left to right: Chris Cato Christy Small, Kindergarten winners; Jason Miller Trade Dawkins, Grades 1-3 winners; Trey Lott Christy Dawkins, Grades 4-6 winners. On the evening of February 17th, ACS held its annual Valentine King Queen crowning. A delightful program was presented by Mrs. Jan Little’s choral group prior to the crowning. Overall winners were Tracie Dawkins and Jason Miller. Congratulations! Almost two thousand dollars was raised during this fund-raising project. Chris Cato Jason Miller Trey Lott watches Christy Dawkins being Chrisy Small Tracie Dawkins crowned by Headmaster Machovec. SPRING MUSICAL On May 14th we were given a special treat when Mrs. Little’s music classes presented a spring concert. What a refreshing evening. We appreciate Mrs. Little’s dedication and lovely voice. K-4 GRADU ATION K-5 GRADU ATION SPRING SPORTS “SERMAN” The ACS Yearbook Staff chose Senior Serman Sawyer as their “Athlete of the Year.” This young man was able to help with the yearbook for three years and still be active in all sports. He has played football for 4 years; basket- ball, 3 years; baseball, 3 years; and golf for one year. Thanks, Serman, for a job well done. 7-8th GRADE BASKETBALL BANQUET Boys Basketball Trophies Keith Gojda, MVP Brad Merry, MIP Hugh Barrow. Coach’s Award Girls Basketball Trophies Becky Rojas, MVP Nino Inman, MIP Elizabeth Usher. Coach’s Award SPRING SPORTS BANQUET Headmaster’s Awards: Anna Lewis Phil Wahl Coach’s Award-All Sports: Roger Newsome Cheerleading Awards: Jane Threatt-Outstanding Cheerleader Kathy Davies-Most Improved Boys Varsity Basketball Girls Varsity Basketball Baseball Softball Ken Bugg, MVP Steve Maggard, MIP Ken Bugg, Coach’s Award Lisa Snoddy, MVP Lynn Kingery, MIP Anna Lewis, Coach’s Award Eugene Gojda, MVP Phil Wahl, MIP Roger Newsome, Coach’s Award Lisa Snoddy, MVP Janie Gray, MIP Lesia Bishop, Coach’s Award GRADUATION DAY Anna Lewis Valedictorian Jane Threatt Co-Salutatorian Sharon Horton Co-Salutatorian ‘S 'i� + .. a CONGRATULATIONS CLASS ( 81. Autographs Autographs Autographs Autographs Autographs