Ayden High School - Wheel Yearbook (Ayden, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1965 volume:

the WHEEL Prologue ... All the world ' s a stage, And all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts. . . Shakespeare August 28, 1964... the curtain rises on the 1964-1965 production of Ayden High School.. We, the actors, make our entrances, not expect- ing spontaneous applause, but working determin- edly while the spotlight is on us, that we might exit and look back on a successful performance. Ayden High School Ayden, North Carolina 3 4 half the deed done, made a beginning. -Smart Good company in a journey makes the way to seem the shorter. -Walton 7 The play ' s the thing . . . -Shakespeare 10 11 CT To Those We Honor . The heights by great men reached and kept Were not attained by sudden flight, But they, while their companions slept, Were toiling upward in the night. -Longfellow DEDICATION To our friend, confidant, and advisor. We have always found encouragement and inspiration in you, and for this we are thankful. It is with heart felt gratitude and devotion thatwe dedicate to you, Mr. Doug Mitchell, this our 1965 annual. 13 Student Council President We honor the President of our Student Council, Johnny Buck. We are proud to be represented by one of such unquestionable qualities of leadership and integrity. Homecoming Queen Bonnie Turnage and Court Bonnie Turnage, Queen; Betty Jean McLawhom, 1st Runner-up; Jane Edwards, 2nd Runner-up; Anne Mumford, Ann Dail, Hilda Stancil, anc Barbara Jackson. 16 JUDY STILLMAN -Drama Club. ELAINE McLAWHORN-Future Business Leaders of America. 18 Presidents JOEL McLAWHORN-Editor-in-chief of Annual. MARGARET MILLER-Future Nurses Club. LEONARD GIBSON-Monogram Club. LON PIERCE-Future Farmers of America and ANNE MUMFORD— Future Homemakers of America. JEWEL PATRICK-Library Club. Boys ' State Boy ' s State is a miniature state government which takes place annually at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. The week of busy activity and study serves to acquaint the students with the processes of our state government and to prepare them for good citizenship. We honor George Kite, the student chosen to attend last year. Girls ' State Chosen to attend Girls ' State on the campus of North Carolina Woman ' s College in G r e e n s b o ro were Bonnie Tumage and Judy Stillman. It, too, serves to prepare young girls for worthy citizenship. 20 Foryour giftedness, we honoryou,, Joel McLawhom, who so ably represented Ayden at the Governor ' s School of 1963, and you Sonny McLawhom, for your equally out- standing attendance the following year. Mrs. Vera Claybrook, we admire and wonder at your ceaseless devptopm tp servoce. You have inspired us men- tally and morally; we thank and honor you. We have in you, Mr. Tommy Lewis, a towering ex- ample of character and leadership. Your efforts in the classroom and on the athletic field have added greatly to our school. We honor you for these and all your many contributions. We honor you, Miss Susie Dixon, for your many years of outstanding service to Ayden School community. It is with great deal of love and respect that we acknowledge your fine record of dedication and achievement. 21 22 23 We honor, for their athletic superiority, Ayden ' s contributions to the All Coastal Conference team: ACT II Who saw the small breezes which passed unnoticed in the night? Were they the same who marveled at the power of the tornado? - Mitchell 25 Student MEMBERS: Buster Miller, Billy Petty, Dail McLawhom, Kent Allen, Judy Stillman, John Ross, Elaine Stroud, Bonnie Tumage, Bob Reynolds, Suzanne Wilson, Monte Little, Johnny Buck, Steven Pratt, Anne Mumford, Tony Dail. Jimmy Cannon, J a n e t Edwards, Leonard Gibson, Sonny McLawhom, Margaret Miller, Jewel Patrick, Joel McLawhom, and Advisor Delano Wilson. In your heart, you know he is right. No, Elaine, we ' re not the C i t i z e n-of-the-M on t h committee. 26 Council The Student Council is the governing body of Ayden High School. Its purpose is to promote self— government, maintain high ideals of citizenship, encourage participation in school organizations, and foster a high regard for our school. Among many contributions of our student govern- ment are the presentation of chapel programs, publication of a student handbook, and the sponsorship of the annual homecoming festivities. it. I And seated on my right. . . ' OFFICERS: Anne Mumford, Secretary; Suzanne Wilson, Reporter; Stephen Pratt, Treasurer; JoelMcLawhom, Parliamentarian; Johnny Buck, President; M o n t e Little, Vice-President. 27 Officers: Janet Edwards, PresidentjPatsy Griffith, Secretary- Treasurer; Carlton McLawhom, Vice-President. National Honor Society The purposes of the Ayden Chapter of the National Honor Society are to create enthusiasm for scholarship, stim- ulate a desire to render service, instill the qualities of worthy leadership, and encourage the development of character. Each year the organization gives a fifty dollar scholarship to a deserving member of the senior class. At Christmas, in order to help the needy, food, clothing, and money are given by the members. On Christmas Eve a committee delivers the gifts to a deserving family. Members: Elaine Stroud, Sandra Sutton, Janet Edwards, Martie Sumrell, Marlene Smith, Susan Bennett, Patsy Griffith; Juanita Frizelle, Suzanne Wilson, Anne Mumford, Sara Hart, Richard McLawhom, Betty Jean McLawhom, Barbara McLawhom, Elaine Harris, June Benson, Danny Harris, Tony Dail, Carlton McLawhom, George Corbett, Steven Pratt, B u s t e r Miller, S onny McLawhom, Joel McLawhom, Mrs. C. C. Little, Advisor. 28 MEMBERS: M. Thompson, E. Twil ley, T. Merrit, P. Blackwell, G. Kite, J. Polosky, B.Reynolds, J. Barfield, L. Corbett, K. Williams, L. Gibson, R. McLawhom, T. Dail, S. Murphy, J. Edwards, S. Wilson, D. Cleaton, L. Tripp, J. Reynolds, B. Turnage, C. Manning, G. Stokes, M. Sumrell, S. Bennet, B. Cannon, J. Ross, B. Miller, J. Cannon, B.J. McLawhorn, P. Griffith, C. Smith, E. Harris, A. Mumford, S. Frye, D. Harris, E. McLawhorn, L. Gipson, M. Gooding, C. McLawhom, B. Harrington, C. Smith, B. Stokes, M. Little, W. Claybrook, K. Jones, S. Stox, D. Cavileer, D. Harris, S. McLawhorn, J. McLawhom, T. Lewis, Advisor, D. Bowen. Monogram Club The Monogram Club is designed to honor those who have earned a varsity letter. The objectives of the organization are to boost school spirit, encourage sportsmanship, and support the athletic program. OFFICERS: Leonard Gibson, President; Bonnie Turnage, Secretary-Treasurer; Buster Miller, Vice-President. 29 Mi Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y MEMBERS: L. Gibson, C. Smith, C. Respess, J. McLawhorn, B. McLawhom, A. Stroud, E. McLawhom, J. Booth, J. Cannon, A. Mumford, B. Reynolds, B. Turnage, B. Stokes, S. Murphrey, L. Gipson, M. Worthington, S. McLawhforn, J. Polosky, P. Abene, E. Harris, S. Dail, S. Frye. 30 The Hi-Y and the Tri-Hi-Yare Christian organiza- tions for young men and women. Their purposes are to en- rich the lives of their members through devoted worship, planned programs, and wholesome recreation. Throughout the year, and especially at Christmas and Easter, the members take food, clothing, and other necessities to needy families in our community. Attending church as a group once a month is another activity in which the members participate. OFFICERS: Sandra Frye, Vice-President; Barbara McLawhom, Chaplain; Cathy Respess, Secretary; Bonnie Turnage, President; Elaine McLawhom, Treasurer. OFFICERS: Jimmy Cannon, Chaplain; Sonny McLawhom, President; W. C. Stokes, Sec- retary; Artie Stoud, Vice-President. 31 Future Homemakers of America MEMBERS: C. Worthington, G. Oakley, K. Moore, P. Stroud, J. Stillman, M. Smith, A. Mumford, C. Respess, B. Tumage, M. Worthington, J. Smith, P. Cannon, B. Brown, F. Pierce, C. Tumage, B. Corbett, E. Stroud, J. Jones, V. Little, C. McLawhorn, B. Redmond, E. Carmichael, G.Forrest, L. Harris, B. Stocks, E. Twilley, V. Boone, A. Tripp, N. Hedgepath, A. Bowen, J. Patrick, J. G arris, S. Allen, S. Hart, C. Smith, M. Gooding, S. Long, D. Harris, S. Frye, J. Corbett, A. Dail, K.Jones, F. Cox, E. McLawhorn, S. Bennett, H. Stancil, N. May Promotion of worthy home member- ship is the primary objective of the Future Homemakers of America. Members participate in county and district rallies. Each year they sponsor a clean-up week at the school and award prizes to the winners in their contests. OFFICERS: Judy Stillman, Historian; Bonnie Tumage, Parliamentarian: Cathy Respess, Treasurer; Marie Worthington, Secretary; Anne Mumford President; Marlene Smith, Vice-President. 32 OFFICERS: Mitchell Oakley, Reporter; Charles Smith, Vice-President; Lon Pierce, President; Charles Manning, Secre- tary; James Cannon, Sent- inel; Steve Stox, Treas- urer. Future Farmers of America This year the Future Farmers of America held their third initiation for new members. The organization has as its goals the development of agricultural leadership, co- operation, and citizenship. Members of the club also part- icipate in various agricultural events throughout the county. MEMBERS: S. Stox, J. Cannon, C. Smith, L. Pierce, C. Manning, M. Oakley, B. Benson, Advisor S. F. Peterson, J. Jones, M. Tripp, D. Skinner, B. Bulow, W. Beddard, K. Bulow, C. Bosse, J. Buck, M. Little, R. Langley, T. Williams, R. Craft, R. Thomas, L. Worthington, J. W. Worthington, J. Carroll, J. Frizelle, J. Faulkner, C. McLawhom, W. Briley, A. Wilson, S. Cox, B. Benson, B. McLamb, L. Lang, S. Cannon, F. Sutton, S. Moore, W. Gaskins, C. Lang, B. Reynolds, M. Suggs, J. Cavanaugh, D. Cavalier, B. Johnson, F. Macon. 33 Marlene Smith, Anne Mum ford, Elaine Harris, Elaine McLawhorn, Janet Edwards, Chief; Carol Smith, Bonnie Tumage, Evelyn Twilley, and Sara Hart. Cheerleaders The purpose of the Future Nurses Club is to develop an interest in nursing as a career. The club has adopted as their projects this year the upkeep and supervision of the Sick Room and the care of children during P. T. A. meetings. The Red Cross Home Nursing Course is offered to all members, as well as tours of local health institutions. The club is open to all interested sophomores, juniors, and senior girls. MEMBERS: S. Tripp, B. Wright, L. Mills, B. Cannon, E. Twilley, C. Tumage, S. Hart, A. Dail, J. Benson, B.Wilson, M. Smith, P. Stroud, G. Davenport,M. Miller, M. Sumrell, J. Worthington, B. Owens, C. Smith, J. Woodworth, B. Brown, D. Venters, J. Tripp, H.Stancil, J. J o n e s, C. R e s p e s s, S. Frye, K.Williams, J. Patrick, J. Smith, E. Stroud, B. Cannon, J.Wi lliams, S. Bennett, D. Harris, M. Gooding, B. Tumage. 35 Future Business Leaders of America MEMBERS: B. Cannon, J. Patrick, J. Hill, B. Owens, J. Worthington, M. Smith, D. Venters, J. Hedgepath, J. Tripp, J. Ray, H. Manning, A. Davenport, C. Venters, L. Mills, J. Wright, B. Wright, D. Bo wen, A. D a i 1, W. Hill, R. Hill, J. Bateman, S. Hart, Mrs. A. Byrd, Advisor, G. Dail N. Wilson, B. Wilson, J. Smith, S. Long, B. McLawhorn, C. Tumage, E. Harris, E. McLawhorn, S. Frye, S. Sutton, H. Stancil, B. Brown, E. Tripp, K. Williams, J. Stillman, M. Oakley. OFFICERS: Edith Tripp, Treasurer; Sandra Sutton, Historian; Sandra Frye, Second Vice-President; Elaine McLawhorn, President; Hilda Stancil, Secretary; Bonnie Brown, First Vice-President; Kay Williams, Reporter. Promoting interest in the business world, familiarizing studentswith modem, progressive business methods and systems, encouraging thrift, and part- icipating in cooperative efforts are undertaken to achieve the g o a 1 s of F. B. L. A. 36 MEMBERS: S.McLawhom, B. Wright, B. Norris, J. Sumrell, N. May, J. Patrick, H. Manning, J. Sumrell, H.Stancil, B. Wilson, E. McLawhom, B. Stocks, B. Brown, G.Oakley, C. Worthington, N. Wilson, G. Dail, J. Woodworth, J. Smith, J. Worthington, M. Worthington, V. Boone, J. Jones, A. Tripp, F. Pierce, R. Ga skins, D. Wiggs, B. McLawhom, R. Hill, T. Worthington, B. Tumage, B. Brown, F. Cox, S. Stox. Library Club The purpose of the Library Club is to create a greater interest in libraries, to stim- ulate good reading habits, and to improve the library service at our school. Several committees of this club serve as assistants to our librarian and help in keeping the lib- rary in good order. OFFICERS: Joe Sumrell, Reporter; N i n a M ay. Secretary; Jewell Patrick, President; H e 1 e n M an n i n g, Vice-President; Jim Sumrell, Treasurer. 37 Chorus Since music is an important part of the values which are essential to our cultural growth, our chorus is interested in extending the knowledge of music to its students. Each year the Chorus presents a Christmas program and par- ticipates in graduation exercises. OFFICERS: Bonnie Turnage, T r e a s u r e r; Bob Reynolds, P r e s i d e n t; C a t hy Respess, Vice-President; Betty Jean McLawhorn, Secretary. MEMBERS: M. Worthington, S. Wilson, G. Davenport, H. Manning, S. Harris, B. Stocks, J. Worthington, B. Redmond, M. Smith, S. Sutton, B. Cannon, P. Griffith, J. Benson, B. Brown, P.Stroud, E. Carmichael, S. Frye, C. Smith, C. Respess, N. May, E.Stroud, E. Tripp, A. Dail, N. Hedgepath, J. Hill, C. Turnage, C. Venters, B. Turnage, M. Gooding, H. Standi, J. St ill man, K. Williams, B. McLawhorn, A.Stroud, L. Gibson, B. Reynolds, J. Sumrell, S. Dail, D. Harris, J. Jones. 38 Drama Club MEMBERS: Cathy Respess, Carol Smith, Elaine Stroud, Steven Pratt, Kenneth Bulow, Marlene Smith, Susie Hudson, Grey Boss e, G r e y Davenport, Bonnie Brown, Susan B e n n e tt, Margaret Miller, Jewell Dean Partick, John Ross, Steven D a i 1, Patricia Stroud, Dottie Harris, Judy S t i 1 1 m a n, Johnny B u c k, Jimmy Reynolds, Joel McLawhom, Mearl Thompson, Charles Langely, Johnny Stox, Chuck Bosse, Roger Mills, Jimmy Canno n, Carlton McLawhom, Janet Edwards, PeteAbene, Joe Sumrell, Gene Smith, Leonard Gibson, John Polosk ' , George Kite, Bobby Reynolds, Betty Jean McLawhom, David Cavileer, Johnny Barfield, Bonnie Turnage, Ev e lyn T w i 1 1 e y, Elaine McLawhom, Billy Stokes. OFFICERS: Judy Stillman, President; Betty Jean McLawhom, Recording Secretary; Steven Pratt, Reporter; Kenneth Bulow, Treasurer. Not pictured: Chuck Bosse, Vice-Presid- ent; Cathy Respess, Corresponding Secretary. The Drama Club is a newly formed organization in which the members aquire poise and dignity through speech and stage performances while adding to the cul- ture of the community. Two plays, The Admirable Chrichton and See How They Run ; have been presented for public enjoyment. 39 Annual Staff ACT III If I should lose, let me stand by the road And cheer as the winners go by! -Braley 41 Football — ' gxtg tt •X VARSITY PLAYERS: John Bennett, Bob Harrington, Lewis Tripp, Kenneth Sumrell, J. W. Worthington, Jeff Butler, Phil Blackwell, Steve Abene, Monte Little, James Ross, Dickie Schott, Drew Sumrell, TonyDail, Lon Pierce, George Kite, L e on a r d Gibson, Buster Miller, Ronald Worthington, John Polo sky, Billy Johnson, Mike Sugg, Jimmy Cannon, Charles Smith, L a r ry Corbett, Sonny McLawhom, Steve Stox, David Cavileer, Johnny Barf ield, Bob Reynolds, and Danny Harris. George Kite Tommy Bryant Leonard Gibson Jimmy Cannon 42 1965 Senior Players Sonny McLawhom Bob Reynolds Lon Pierce Mike Sugg STARTING LINE-UP: Tony Dail, Bob Reynolds, John Sonny McLawhom, James Ross, Monte Little, L Polosky, Danny Harris, Jimmy Cannon, Johnny Barfield, Corbett, and Buster Miller. 43 44 David Cavileer Johnny Barfield Danny Harris Jeff Butler Dickie Schott John Polosky Phil Blackwell Charles Smith The 1964 Tornadoes had a very successful season, com- piling an8-l -1 r e c o r d. They tied Beaufort and their only loss was suffered at the hands of the powerful Farmville Red Devils who went on to capture the Dist- rict Championship. The success of this season has been contri- buted to outstanding coaching and team spirit. Steve Abene Buster Miller 45 Managers: Richard McLawhom, Mitchell Oakley, Norwood Jackson, and Billy Petty. Coaching Staff 46 Junior Varsity Football PLAYERS: S. Smith, C. Lang, M. Cleaton, T. Rouse, P. Miller, R. Short, D. McLawhorn, S. McCollum, K. Allen, B. Wilson, D. Wainwright, J. Gibson, H. McLawhorn, C. McLawhorn, F. Sutton, G. Booth, D. McGlohon, K. Braswell, R. Langley, S. Bfight, G. Stocks. J unior Varsity Cheerleaders CHEERLEADERS: C. Mumford, F. Cox, F. Pierce, Chief;]. Corbett, J. Dail, S. June, J. McLaw- horn, A. Tripp, K. Kite. 47 48 J Danny Cleaton Danny Harris Ronnie Craft Monte Little 49 51 52 THE CAST We do not choose our own parts in life . . Our duty is confined to playing them well. -Epictetus 53 Principal and Faculty  MRS. ANN BYRD MRS. VERA CLAYBROOK MR. EDWARD N. WARREN Business Department Eighth Grade Principal 54 55 Senior Class OFFICERS: MEARL THOMPSON, Secretary; BONNIE RESPESS, Reporter; CARLTON Mc LA WHORN, Treasurer, TURNAGE, Representative; SONNY Mc LA WHORN, Not Pictured: ROGER MILLS, Vice-President. President; JIMMY CAN NO N, Representative, CATHY Mascots MYRA McLA WHORN TONY LEONE 57 PETER VADEN ABENE Football 1,2; Chorus 1,2; Library Club 1,2; Hi-Y 3,4; Drama Club 4; Science Fair 1, 3; E.C.C. Science Symposium 2; Lab Assistant 3;High School Play Technician 3, 4. SUSAN LYNETTE BEDDARD F.H.A. 1,2; Chorus 2; F.B.L.A. 2; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Superlative 4. WILLIAM WARD BOSSE Transfer 3; Drama Club 4, Vice-President 4; High School Play 3,4, Production Stage Manager 4; Superlative 4. DAVID LEE BOSSE Transfer 3; F.F.A. 4; Track 3,4. JOHN RICHARD BUCK Basketball 1,2; Football 1,2; Chorus 1; Band 1,2; F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 4; High School Play 4; Student Council 3,4, Treasurer 3, President 4; E.D.N. C.S.C.C. Delegate 3; N.C.S.C.C. Delegate 4; Annual Staff 4; Grenay Club 3, 4; Class Representative 3; Superlative 4. Chorus 1; F.F.A. JOHN KENNETH BULOW Drama Club 4, Treasurer 4, Play 4. Class of 1965 BARBARA ANN CANNON F.H.A. 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3; L i b ra ri a n 2; J.V. Cheerleader 1; Varsity- Cheerleader 2, 3; Monogram Club 3, 4; Homecoming Sponsor 2; Class Vice-President 1; Superlative 4. JAMES OTTIS CANNON F.F.A. 1, 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Chaplain 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Foot- ball 2, 3,4, All Pitt Team 4; Basketball 1; Grenay Club 3,4; Class Representative 4; Drama Club 4; Play Technician 3,4, 58 JAMES EDWARD CARMAN Monogram Club 3, 4; F. F.A. 1, 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 4; Chorus 1; Football 1. JANET ANN EDWARDS F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Band 1,2; N.H.S. 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4; N.F.L. 3, Secretary 3; Drama Club 4; High School Play 3, 4; Class Secretary- 3; Monogram Club 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Chief 4; Home- coming Sponsor 2, 3, 4, 2nd Runner-up 4; Marshal 3; Student Council 4; Annual Staff 3,4, Asst. Features and Organizational Editor 3, Copy Editor 4; Superlative 4, JUANITA FRIZZELLE Transfer 4; N.H.S. 4. CASSANDRA GAIL FRYE F.H.A, 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A, 3,4, Vice -President 4; Tri-Hi-Y3,4, Vice-President 4; F.N. C, 4, Treasurer 4; Basketball 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Play Usher 4. ROGER WILBUR GARRIS Chorus 1,2, 3; F.F.A. 2. LEONARD HOWARD GIBSON Football 1,2,3,4, All Conference 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 4; Class Representative 2; Monogram Club 1,2, 3, 4, President 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 4; Superlative 4.. Class of 1965 PAUL LEON GIPSON Hi-Y 3,4; Monogram Club 3, 4; L i b r a ry Club 3; Athletic trainer 3; Lab Asst. 2, 3. MARY ELAINE HARRIS N.H.S. 2,3,4; F. B. L.A. 2,3,4, State Re p o r t e r 4; Tri-Hi- Y 3, 4; Chorus 1,2,3; Library Club 3, Treasurer 3; Homecoming Sponsor 3; Cheerleader 4; Secretary 4; Marshal 3; Play Usher 4; Monogram Club 3,4; Basketball 2, 3; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Superlative 4; County Typing Contest Delegate 2, 3. 59 CHARLES HAROLD MANNING F.F.A. 3,4, Secretary 4; Football 1; Baseball 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 3,4; Chorus 1,2. HELEN ETHEL MANNING Transfer 2; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Library- Club 3, 4, Convention delegate 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3; F.H.A. 2, 3; FBLA 4. Class of 1965 NINA ELIZABETH MAY Chorus 1, 2; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Parliamentarian 3; Library- Club 1,2,4, Secretary 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; FBLA 2, 3. BARBARA JEAN MclAWHORN Chorus 1, 2; F. H. A. 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y ?, 4; N. H. S. 2, 3, 4. 60 CAFO-TON BRUCE McLAWHORN N. H. S. 2,3,4, Vice-President 4; Class T r e a s u r e r 2, 3, 4; Football Statistician 3,4; Monogram Club 3,4; Drama Club 4; Play 4; Marshal 3; Science Fair 1; E.C.C. Science Symposium 2; Lab Asst. 3; Super- lative 4. CHARLES LORENZO McLAWHORN, JR. Governor ' s School 3;N.H, S. 3, 4; Class President 1, 4; Student Council 1,3,4; EDNCSCC Delegate 3; NCSCC Delegate 3;Morehead Scholar- ship Nominee 4; Count ' Typing Contest 2; Hi-Y 3, 4, P r e s i d e n t 4; Chorus 1,2,3; Drama Club 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, All-conference 3; Baseball scorekeeper 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2,3,4. HELEN ELAINE McLAWHORN FBLA 2,3,4, Historian 3, President 4; Library Club 1,2,3,4, Secretary 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, T r e a s u r e r 3, 4; Basketball 1 , 2; Cheerleader 4; Monogram Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; C h o r u s 1,2,3; Student Council 4; Drama Club 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4. JOEL BRYANT McLAWHORN Governor ' s School 2; Class President 3; Class Representative l;Annual Staff 3,4, Asst. Sports Editor 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; Student Council 1, 3,4; NCSCC Delegate 3,4; EDNCSCC delegate 3; Morehead Scholar- ship Nominee 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; FFA 1, 2, 3; NFL 3, Reporter 3; Grenay Club 3,4; Drama Club 4; High School Play 3,4; Chorus 1; Football 2; Basketball 1, scorekeeper 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; N. H. S. 3, 4; Marshal 3, Chief; Superlative 4, MARY MARGARET MILLER FHA 1,2,3, Song-Leader 2; FNC 4, President 4; Library- Club 2; School Reporter 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 4; Annual Staff 3,4, Assistant Busin- ess Manager 3, Organizations Editor 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; High School Play 3, 4; NFL 3; Student Council 4; Governor ' s School Nominee 2, 3. ROGER GENE MILLS Basketball 1; Class Vice -P rc s i d e n t 3,4; Coimty Typing Contest 2; Chorus 3; Drama Club 4. Class of 1965 ANNE GARDNER MUMFORD Student Council 1,4, Secretary 4; Homecoming Committee chm. 4; Monogram Club 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 1,2,3, Secretary 3; FHA 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 2, Vice-President 3; President 4, State Degree 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3; NFL 2, 3, Vice-President 3; JV Cheerleader 1;NHS 2,3,4, Reporter 2; Class Representative 1 ; Class Vice-President 2; Class Reporter 3; Homecoming Sponsor 1,2,4, First Runner-Up 1; Drama Club 4; Play Usher 4; Governor ' s Physical Fitness Conference 3; Marshal 3; Superlative 4. SUZANNE DAVIS MURPHREY Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1 , 2, 3, 4; Tri -Hi -Y 3, 4; Student Council 2; County Typing Contest 2; Superlative 4. 61 VICKIE MITCHELL OAKLEY Football 1,2; Basketball 1; FFA 3,4, Reporter 4; County Typing Con- test 3; Basketball Statistician 4. JEWELL DEAN PATRICK FHA 1,2, 3, 4;FBLA 2,3,4, Reporter 3; Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Chorus 1, 2; Basketball 2, 3; Drama Club 4; Student Council 4; Future Nurses Club 4, Reporter 4. LON O ' NEIL PIERCE FFA 1,2,4, President 4; Student Council 4; FBLA 4; Football 4; Mono- gram Club 4. JULIA MARIE RAY FHA 1,2,3,4, C o u n t y Pianist 2, Parliamentarian 3; Library Club 2; FBLA 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; High School Play 3. CATHERINE ROSE RESPESS Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice -President 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Reporter 2, 3, County Officer 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4, Secretary- 4; Basketball 1; FNC 4; Annual Staff 3, 4, Sports Editor 4; Drama Club 3, 4, Corresponding Secretary 4; Class Reporter 4; Library Club 1, 2; High School Play 2, 3,4. ROBERT EUGENE REWOLDS Chorus 1,2, 3,4; President 4; Hi-Y 3,4, Secretary 3; Student Council 4; Drama Club 4; FFA 4; T r a c k 2, 3, 4; Football 1,2, 3,4, All-East- Honorable-Mention 3, All-Conference 3,4, All-Pitt Team 3; Mono- gram Club 1,2, 3,4; Morehead Schlorship Nominee 4; Superlative 4. Class of 1965 Superlative 4, Chorus 1; FFA 4. JOSEPH BYRUM ROSS DONALD EDWARD SKINNER 62 CAROL ANN SMITH FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1 , 2, 3, 4; Library Club l,2iTri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Mono- gram Club 4; Cheerleader 2,4; Drama Club 4; FNC 4; High School Play 4. JOYCE FA YE SMITH Chorus 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; FBLA 2, 3, 4; Office Assistant 4. LYNDA GAIL STOKES Monogram Club 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; FHA 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2; Bus Driver 4; Annual Staff Asst. Business Manager 3, Business Manager 4; FNC 4; Play Usher 3, 4; Superlative 4. HENRY ARDEN STROUD Chorus 1, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3,4, Treasurer 3, Vice-President 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 4. Class of 1965 Class of 1965 MEARL EDWIN THOMPSON Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Football 1,2; Track 1,2, 3,4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Chorus 1,2, 3; High School Play 4; Drama Club 4;Band Committee Chrm. 3; Class Officer 4. JOAN CRAWFORD TRIPP FHA 1, 2; Library Club 2, 3; FBLA 4; FNC 4. BONNIE ORMOND TURNAGE Chorus 1,2, 3,4, Treasurer 4, Librarian 3; FHA 1,2, 3,4, Secretary 3, songleader 4; Library Club 2,3, Secretary 3; Basketball 1; Monogram Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; FNC 4, Historian 4; Drama Club 4, Treasurer 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4, President 4; Student Council 4; Class Representative 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, co-chief 4;Homecoming sponsor2, 3, 4, Home- coming Queen 4; DAR Good Citizen Award 4; Girl ' s State 3; Super- lative 4. LORETTA DLANNE VENTERS FNC 4; FBLA 4; Chorus 2, 3; County Typing Contest 2. LEON RAY WORTHINGTON FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. MARIE ALMETA WORTHINGTON Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, Sccretar 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; FBLA 2; Library ' Club 4. STEVEN GLENN WORTHINGTON FFA 1,2; Library- Club 3; Bus Driver 3,4. 64 Officers: S a n d r a Sutton, S e c r e t a ry— Treasurer; June Miller, President; Suzanne Wilson, Representative; John Benson, Reporter; Johnny Barf ield, Vice-President; Buster Ross, Representative. Junior Class JOHNNY BARFIELD JANICE BATEMAN SUSAN BENNETT JUNE BENSON JIM BOOTH DONNIE BOWEN BONNIE BROWN BETTY CANNON 65 Class of 1966 Class of 1966 ' But it didn ' t explode last time, Mr. Stancil! ' A. C. Moore Brenda Owens John Polosky John Ross Billy Stokes Martie Sumrell Sandra Sutton Edith Tripp Evelyn Twilley Camille Venters Freddie Macon Thomas Manning Buster Miller Linda Mills Kay Williams Brenda Wilson Suzanne Wilson Janice Worthington Ronald Worthington Brenda Wright Not pictured: Tommy Bryant James Cannon Glynn Clark Johnny Hill Carlton McLawhom 67 Sophomore Class OFFICERS: Betty Jean McLawhom, Secretary; Tony Dail, P r e s i d e nt; Elaine Stroud, Representative; James Ross, Treasurer; Steve Stox, Reporter; Steve Pratt, Represent- ative. STEVE ABENE LINWOOD ALLEGOOD SUE ALLEN WALLACE BEDDARD JOHN BENNETT BILLY BENSON PHIL BLACKWELL GRACE BOSSE BAjTlBARA BRANTLY WAYLAND BRILEY WAYNE BRILEY BUDDY BULOW JEFFREY BUTLER SAM CANNON LARRY CORBETT 68 KENNETH CRAFT ANN DAIL GLENDA DAIL TONY DAIL JIMMY FRIZZELLE DANNY HARRIS SHELIA HARRIS SARA HART NANCY HEDGEPATH JAY HOLLAND JEFF JONES BRENDA JOHNSON DON JUNE LINDY LANG EDDIE LITTLE BOBBY McLAMB BETTY JEAN McLAWHORN What it was, was football, FRANCIS JEAN McLAWHORN RICHARD McLAWHORN SHIRLEY McLAWHORN TERRY McLAWHORN TIM MERRITT BETTY NORRIS JOE PADLEY EDWARD PITTMAN STEVE PRATT BRENDA RAY 69 JIMMY REYNOLDS JAMES ROSS DICKIE SCHOTT CHARLES SMITH GENE SMITH M Ic-j ' LYNN SMITH MARLENE SMITH . JOHNNY STOX ' STEVE STOX ELAINE STROUD Class of 1967 PATRICL STROUD AL SUGGS LAWRENCE SUGGS DREW SUMRELL JIM SUMRELL JOE SUMRELL KENNETH SUMRELL AUDREY THOMAS LEWIS TRIPP MARK TRIPP SHARON TRIPP CORA HART TURNAGE JO ANN WHITEHURST DAVID WIGGS JANET WILLIAMS THOMAS WILLIAMS NANCY WILSON BOBBY WORTHINGTON J. W. WORTHINGTON TED WORTHINGTON JIMMY WRIGHT Not pictured: Jimmy Cavanaugh Belinda Corbett Martha Gooding Sandra McLawhom Caroll Smith Jane Smith Carolyn Tyson Jane Woodworth Hubert Worthington 70 Freshman Class OFFICERS: Billy Petty, Representative; Johnny Beddard, Secretary; Kent A II e n, President; Paul Miller, Vice-President; Dail McLawhom, Representative; David McGIohon, Treasurer. KENT ALLEN JOHNNY BEDDARD BENNIE BENSON VICKIE BOONE ANN BOWEN 71 KYLE BRASWELL BRENDA BRAXTON STEVIE BRIGHT BECKY BROWN PAULA CANNON ELLA CARMICHAEL JERRY CARROLL DENNY CARTER MIKE CLEATON JUDY CORBETT Class of 1968 FRANCES COX SONNY COX JANE GARRIS k% kn RAY GAS KINS WALTER GAS KINS BILLY GREENE JANICE HARDEE LOIS HARRIS ROSEMARY HARRIS RICHARD HUMBLES JOYCE JONES NORWOOD JACKSON WORTH KINLAW CARLTON LANG RANDY LANGLEY VICKI LITTLE DANNY LONG CURTIS McLAWHORN 72 DAIL McLAWHORN KARLA McLAWHORN KENNETH McLAWHORN DAVID McGLOHON RUFUS MANNING PAUL MILLER DAY MOORE SNODIE MOORE A.T. NICHOLS JENNIE LOU OAKLEY Class of 1968 BOBBY POTTER BARBARA REDMOND JAMES RICE TOMMY ROUSE CARL SPEIGHT ROGER STANCIL GREGORY STOX FRANK SUTTON FRANKIE PIERCE FRANKIE LOU PETERSON BILLY PETTY ANN TRIPP CATHY WORTHINGTON ALLEN WILSON Jane Butler Glenda Forrest Glenda Stocks 73 First Row: Robert Short, Benny Cox, Ann Miller, David Wainwright, Bobby Wilson, Donna Sue Stokes, Debbie Sudor, Sallie June, Belinda Worthington. Second Row: Jackie Dail, Li ndy Hardee, Donna Allegood, Faye Calhoun, Bruce Jones, Jeffrey Nobles, R o n n i e Taylor, Marie Braxton, Ann Sutton. Third Row: Rodney Hill, Howard McLawhom, Marlene C o rb e 1 1, Steven Smith, Steven McCollum, Christine Mumford, Georqe Booth, Mrs. Vera C lay brook. Not pictured: J a m e s Faulkner, Peggy Garris. Eighth Grades First Row: Dorothy Earp, Diane Cox, Pamela Cannon, Wilbur Loftin, Leon Harris, Milton G a rr i s, Clayton Tucker, Jerry Sutton, Vernon Warren, Carolyn Wood. Second Row: Ruth Bateman, Ann Jones, Sam Jones, Carrol Elmore, Jerry Gibson, David Ross, Michael Smith, Willis Manning, KayKite. Third Row: Janie McLawhom, Cynthia Moore, LindaStox, Worth Worthington, Debra Sugg, Robert Curry, Peggy Sumrell, B. T. Chappell, Mr. Richard Stevens. 74 ADVERTISEMENTS ' ' The codfish lays ten thousand eggs, The homely hen lays one. The codfish never cackles To tell you whzt she ' s done. And so we scorn the codfish, While the humble hen we prize. Which only goes to show you That it pays to advertise. It Pays to Advertise 75 Congratulations and Best wishes from your Town Officials, who along with all the Citizens of Ayden wish for you every success in your new undertaking. AYHFIsl Mayor: Ross S . Persinger Commissioners: J. D. Allen Kenneth Branch Paul Gipson Elton Z. McLawhorn Harry Mumford City Manager: Cleveland M. Paylor Supt. of Public Works: J. W. Barfield Supt. of Utilities: D . C . Moore Chief of Police: William D. Brooks Judge of Recorder ' s Court: R. L. Davis 1 76 THE FOUR -WAY TEST of things we think, say, or do: 1 . Is It the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? AYDEN ROTARY CLUB 77 LUTZ SCHRAMN INC. Extend Congratulations To The Class of ' 65 Ayden Quality and Excellence! Since 1884 ESTABLISHED 1936 ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments of EASTERN ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC. 822 S. Church Street Rocky Mount, North Carolina 78 S. E. MOTOR CO CONGRATULATIONS from Your Chevrolet Dealer Ayden North Carolina J. P. SUMRELL COMPANY GINNERS INSECTICIDES - FERTILIZERS - SEED CLEANING AND TREATING Phone 746-3682 Ayden, North Carolina 79 AYDEN CLINIC Dr. Sullivan Nelson Dr. James Edwards Ayden, North Carolina THE AYDEN LITTLE MINT 80 TYNDALL BOYD STROUD COMPANY Ayden, North Carolina Wholesale Merchants Famo Flour— Goodyear Tires Come Alive! — You ' re in The Pepsi Generation! BARBEE AGENCY Over Twenty -Five Years Serving Schools! Class Rings - Invitations Caps and Gowns - Diplomas Allen Barbee B. J. Lamm — Tommy May Box 338 Spring Hope, North Carolina Telephone 478-3146 81 Maola Milk Ice Cream Co. You Never Outgrow Your Need For Milk Congratu lotions! Ay den Free Will Baptist Church Ayden, North Carolina Ayden Loan Insurance Co, Ayden, North Carolina Nance Hardware Ayden ' s Most Complete Hardware Store Ayden, North Carolina 82 General Repair Service Oliver Tractor and Equipment Odell McLawhorn, Owner Day Phone 746-3380 Night Phone 746-3756 Ayden Ice Coal Co. Bill Harrington Co-Owner and Manager Ice, Coal, and Fuel Oil Ayden, North Carolina First National Bank Ayden, North Carolina Jim Dandy Motors, Inc. James R. Langston, Owner 1512 N. Greene St. P. O. Box 181 Greenville, North Carolina Phone 752-2725 83 Leo Venter s Motors, Inc. Sales Ford Service Highway 1 1 Office Service Dept, 746-6171 7A6-6M2 Ayden, North Carolina Congratulations Seniors! Ayden Mobile Milling - R. H. McLawhorn, Jr. Ayden, North Carolina Ayden Nitrogen Inc. Farm Supplies Your Dixie Fertilizer Dealer Ayden North Carolina The Fashion Shoppe Men ' s, Women ' s and Chi Idren ' s Ready-to-wear Louise Marvin Baldree Ayden, North Carolina 84 Niagara Chemical Division Ayden, North Carolina Congratulations Seniors! Edwards Pharmacy Motto— Qua lity and Service The Rexal I Store Phone 746-3126 Ayden, North Carolina AYDEN FERTILIZER FUEL N. L. Bradshaw ESSO PRODUCTS Your Royster Fertilizer Dealer in Ayden Dodge-Dart Dealers International Trucks CITY MOTOR SERVICE 703 S. Lee St. Phone 746-6472 Ayden, N. C Compliments of WESTBROOK ' S 5i to $5.00 STORE C. L. Westbrook Ayden, North Carolina WORTHINGTON ' S DEPARTMENT VARIETY STORE Bigger Variety and Values Ayden North Carolina 85 Compliments of HAL ' S GULF SERVICE Phone lAb-in5A Ayden, North Carolina Compliments of DELUXE CLEANERS W. T. 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WHELESS, JEWELER Diamonds -Watches-Jewelry - Bridal Gifts - Silver — China — Crystal Phone 746-6617 Compliments of HEILIG MEYERS CO. Furniture Greenville, North Carolina Compliments of HUGH ALLEN ' S ESSO SERVICENTEK Ayden North Carolina Congratulations Seniors ROBERT BOOTH ATTORNEY Ayden, North Carolina CRAWLEY ' S AMERICAN SERVI CENTER All Brands of Motor Oil -Washing-Greasing Polish Phone PL 6-4041 Ayden, North Carolina 89 Futvire Homemakers COLLEGE VIEW DRY CLEANERS Greenville, North Carolina HENDRIX BARNHILL Farm Equipment 2004 Dickinson Ave . Greenville, North Carolina J. D. TRIPP OIL CO. Sinclair Gas and Oil Ayden, North Carolina AYDEN TRACTOR IMPLEMENT CO. Your Massey -Ferguson Dealer Ayden, North Carolina Congratulations Seniors EASYWASH OF AYDEN FARMVILLE Corner 2nd Lee Streets Compliments of MOSLEY ' S IGA Owned and Operated By Louise H. Moseley Ayden, North Carolina Buy 1 Gallon and Get 1 Free MARY CARTER Paint and Home Appliance Phone 746-6255 Ayden, North Carolina 90 Compliments of ROUSE ' S PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC CO. Ayden, North Carolina Compliments of WAYLANDS GARAGE Ayden, North Carolina Compliments of AYDEN BUILDING AND SUPPLY CO. All Kinds of Building Materials Phone PL 6-9961 Ayden, North Carolina Congratulations Seniors WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Phone PL 6-4261 Ayden, North Carolina H. Franklin Steinbeck, Owner H. Franklin Steinbeck, Jr. Assistant Manager STEINBECK ' S Smart Clothes for Men and Boys 427 South Evans Street Greenville, North Carolina Compliments of LARRY ' S SHOE STORE Shoes for the Entire Family Greenville, North Carolina Congratulations! HOME INSURANCE AGENCY Ayden, North Carolina 91 MUMFORD ' S SUPERETTE For Your Grocery Needs Ayden, North Carolina THE PLANTERS NATIONAL BANK TRUST COMPANY PLaza 2-7174 Greenville, North Carolina Compliments of J. J. McCLEES CO. Food and Meats of Quality Ayden, North Carolina BRODY ' S 422 Evans Street Greenville, North Carolina TRIPP ' S SINCLAIR STATION Phone 746-6566 Washing, Greasing Simonizing 2nd and Lee Street Ayden, North Carolina H. L. HODGES CO., INC. Hardware, Paints Sporting Goods East Fifth Street Ayden, North Carolina Hearty Congratulations Best Wishes, Seniors CITY ELECTRIC CO. Ayden, North Carolina 92 THE AYDEN NEWS LEADER Russell Wooten Editor Ayden, North Carolina Best of Luck! ODHAM ' S GROCERIES Juanita and Snow Hill Street Ayden, North Carolina QU INN-MILLER CO. Furniture of Quality Stancil Sumrell— Owner Ayden, North Carolir a Compliments of GUY ' S BARBER SHOP Ayden, North Carolina BRITT FARMER FUNERAL SERVICE West Third Street Ayden, North Carolina Compliments of CITY BARBER SHOP Ayden, North Carolina Compliments of DR. H. W. GOODING 1001 West Third Street Ayden, North Carolina 93 Congratulations to the Senior Class from JACKSON ' S SHOE STORE Greenville, North Carolina You can count on us ... Quality Costs No More At SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO. Kinston, North Carolina Custom Made Cabinets Mill Work NICK ' S CABINET SHOP Telephone 5259 Winterville, North Carolina Compliments of DR. OSCAR H. BROWN 1001 West Third Street Ayden, North Carolina Compliments of GIPSON ' S Plumbing Heating and Shoe Shop HARRIS RED WHITE SUPERMARKET 1 West End Circle HARRIS RED WHITE SUPERMARKET 2 Colonial Heignrs :5hopping Center Greenville, North Carolina How long before basketball season? Congratu lotions! EASTERN FOOD PRODUCTS Ayden, North Carolina 94 DRUM ' S Feeds-Hardware-Pet Supplies West End Circle Greenville, North Carolina BEST JEWELRY CO., INC. Eastern Carolina ' s Leading Jewelers Greenville, North Carolina EARLENE ' S BEAUTY SHOPPE Ayden, North Carolina GREENVILLE ASSOCIATION of ALLIED FLORISTS Compliments of the BOOK BARN 123 East 5th Street Greenville, North Carolina BELK TYLERS Greenville, North Carolina Compliments of THE CAMPUS CORNER Greenville, North Carolina GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY Real Estate Management 314 Evans Street Greenville, North Carolina OLD TOWN INN Pete Karagiannis Greenville, North Carolina PROCTOR ' S LTD. Greenville, North Carolina FRIENDLY BEAUTY SHOP 119 W. 4th Street Greenville, North Carolina BLOUNT HARVEY CO. Eastern Carolina ' s Shopping Center Greenville, North Carolina DONATIONS BISSETTS DRUGSTORE Greenville, North Carolina ERSKINES ' JEWELERS Kinston, North Carolina 95 Epilogue It has been a long journey since last September when the annual staff first met to begin recording the Ayden High School of 1964 — 1965. We began as an enthusiastic group; we had many new ideas and deep- rooted aspirations. Our group was determined to make the 1965 WHEEL the best ever. mination, and every change we made was intended to be an improvement. I am not sure we have reached our goal; I am in no position to compare this annual with past editions of the WHEEL. However, I am sure of one thing: many hours of hard work have been put into this volume. We should like to feel that this time has not been wasted. How well we have succeeded in our attempts will be measured by you, the student body of Ayden High School. Our main objective in designing this annual was to produce an accurate picture of Ayden High School from August, 1964 to May, 1965. It has been a mem- orable year we, the students, look back on it with a mixture of emotions. We have shared many exper- iences together and will undoubtedly want to re mem - berthese in future years. The WHEEL serves to preserve these memories. It was only through the combined efforts of a large number of people that this book has been pub- lished. Many individuals have made valuable cont- ributions in compiling it. 1, in serving as editor, could not have asked for more cooperation than I have received. I would like to recognize some of those who are responsible for this volume. First of all I would like to express my deepest appreciation to Mr. Doug M i t c h e 1 1. His efforts as advisor to the annual staff have been invaluable. He deserves the credit for many of the ideas and much of the labor represented herein. Thanks go to Buster Miller, our photographer, who has spent many hours taking pictures for this year ' s WHEEL. I would also like to recognize the assistance of Mr. Rudy Robinson, whose expert photography highlights many of our pages. Deep gratitude for a job well done goes to Gail Stokes, Business Manager, to Janet Edwards, Copy Editor, and to all of the membersof the staff. Margaret Miller, Cathy Respess, Judy Stillman, Johnny Buck, Martie Sumrell, Grey Davenport, Kaye Williams, and Billy Stokes have given their time and efforts to die yearbook production. Though not a staff member, Elaine Harris has been of valuable assistance to us. These, then, are the recorders of this past year ' s history of Ayden High School. These people should receive most of the credit for this annual, however, I would like to thank the entire student body for your cooperation and for the privilege of working with you. It has been an invaluable experience. Joel McLawhom J