Bartow High School - Summerlin Echo Yearbook (Bartow, FL)

Text from Pages 1 - 210 of the 1970 volume:

2 This is the story of a school and the people and events that have molded it into the fine institution it is today. The first year of consolidation of Union Academy with Bartow Senior High has proven that from two of the finest schools in the state, only the best can result. Our Principal, Mr. Bryan, has been our guide and inspiration throughout this difficult period. Faculty and students have worked hard to make this year a successful and rewarding one. The work- ing together for each other and for self goals has given us the solid foundation required for a meaningful future. 6 7 10 ACADEMICS ACADEMICS POLK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Robert J. Estes, Lake Wales; Vice-Chairman, Mr. James W. Gray, Winter Haven; Chairman, Mr. Walter O. Gibson, Jr., Bartow; Mr. Seth McKeel, Lakeland; Mr. Wendell Watson, Lakeland. SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, Mr. William W. Read. 18 AREA PERSONNEL Mr. Lawrence is found most of the time at his desk making the right things happen at the right time in the school area. SUPERVISING PRINCIPAL, Mr. William L. Lawrence. Mr. James E. Stephens. Mr. Loren E. Hartsaw. Mr. Hartsaw is AREA ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. AREA CURRICULUM COORDINATOR, Mr. James E. Stephens. 19 Mr. McKennie serves us well as our new Assistant Principal. Mr. Forrest McKennie, Assistant Principal. Mr. Earl King, SSCC. 20 Mr. Kermis Frost, Visiting Teacher. MR. WILLIAM M. BRYAN, HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Mr. William M. Bryan, our new Principal, is not new to our school. Having been our successful football coach from 1953 to 1965, he won five Conference Champion- ships, played in the Shrine Bowl in Lakeland in 1956, and had two undefeated seasons. This year, through his ability, understanding of the problems of young people, and his openness and co- operation with his faculty, he has earned a new respect and affection from all of us. Mr. Bryan, we say, “Welcome.” “May the roads rise with you, may the wind be always at your back, may the good Lord hold you in the hollow of His hand.”— Gaelic prayer. Mr. Bryan at home with his wife Hazel and two children, Nancy and Frank. 21 SECRETARIES Bookkeeper, Mrs. Peggy Sharp Office Secretary, Mrs. Jeanne Scott Head Secretary, Mrs. Evelyn Dease Area Secretary, Mrs. Ann Carnage Area Secretary, Mrs. Earlene Tucker Mrs. Brown helps students with college requirements. Mrs. Mercedes Brown Mr. Roscoc McClennon The Guidance office is staffed by Mr. Mc- Clennon and Mrs. Brown. They council with students and help them resolve their personal problems. They assist college-bound students to find a suitable school and to gain admittance, as well as helping helping career-bound students to find job employment after high school. They sponsor Career Day and College Night, send transcripts, and admit new students. Many scholarships are secured through their efforts for deserving students. Mr. McClennon administers all standardized tests. 23 Mr. McClennon listens sympathetically to a student’s personal problems. ENGLISH i The main goal of the English Department is to make the study of English meaningful to all students. To achieve its goal, the department has been divided into specific grade levels de- signed to develop the maximum potential of all students, regardless of ability, or of vocational or educational plans. The program is greatly enriched through the use of audio-visual ma- terials. A basic speech class, taught by Mr. Outlaw, is for those who need to strengthen oral skills of communication. Mr. Robert Taylor is not pictured. Clinton Taylor and Robert Henderson get help from Mrs. DeCoster. Mrs. Laurent adds humor to her English Class. Mrs. Evelyn Laurent Mrs. Jeanette Burt Department Head 24 Mr. Sidney Outlaw English can be interesting. Mrs. Betty Courson Mrs. Rosemary DeCoster Mrs. Mary Belflower Mrs. Charla Mercer Mrs. Jane Strickland Mr. Owen Williams Mrs. Marjorie Taylor Apprentice Teacher. 25 Mr. Ralph Anthony Mrs. Jacqueline Harris Mr. Roddenberry teaches the Fundamentals of Biology. Mr. Leslie Gilkerson Mrs. Robert O'Berry Apprentice Teacher SCIENCE Science has an undisputed place at the head of American society. American scientific ad- vancements have made America the wealthiest and greatest nation in the world. Biology, the study of life, is divided into an advanced course taught by Mr. Roddenberry, and basic Biology, taught by Mr. Anthony, Mr. Gilkerson, and Mrs. Harris. General Science, taught by Mr. Gilkerson and Mrs. Harris, gives students a foundation in the sciences, while Physics and Chemistry, with Mr. Neely as instructor, gives college-bound students the fundamentals of the higher sciences. Lighting a Bunsen burner is serious business. 26 Department Head. Mr. David Roddenbcrry. There is never a dull moment in “Skip’s” class. Mr. Jerry Neely A moment of peace and quiet for Mr. Neely. Mr. Donald Champion Mr. Amos Leonard Mrs. Marilyn Smith Mrs. Iris Reese Miss Beverly Sisk Mr. Sigsbee Prince Mrs. Anne Ferrell Department Head Apprentice Teacher SOCIAL STUDIES The Social Studies Department, composed of World History, American History, and Problems in American Democracy, gives students a knowl- edge of the evolution of the modern American State and its culture. World History, taught by Mr. Leonard, reveals that truth is in the often Miss Sislt ls lovec! 8,1 repeated adage, “History repeats itself.” Mr. Prince and Miss Sisk teach American History, a subject which provides an exciting and interesting picture of our country from its beginnings. World Geography is taught by Mrs. Smith, and Problems in American Democracy is taught by Mr. Champion. A six-weeks study of Americanism versus Communism reveals the lies in Communist propaganda. 28 Mr. Leonard in a relaxed classroom situation. One of Mrs. McCloskey’s fun-loving classes. Mrs. Tillie McCloskey Mr. Jordon Corbett Department Head Mr. John Frost A serious student leams to count. One-two—three—uhI Mr. Jerry Pettus Mr. Jack Yearwood MATHEMATICS “Pie are square?” No, not really, but it is one of the many formulas used during the year in the Mathematics Department. Headed by Mr. J. J. Corbett, this department is outstanding in its progressiveness. Not only do students learn fundamentals of basis mathe- matics, but also are taught the application of these fundamentals to every day life. A wide selection of courses is offered, ranging from Business Mathematics to Trigonometry. The Mathematics Department has a subject to fit the needs of each student. r VOCATIONAL HOME ECONOMICS Miss Creel is co-sponsor for Future Homemakers. Miss Edwards parts with some of her favorite recipes. Homemaking is fun, and this department teaches girls to learn homemaking skills that they will use later in life. The courses are geared to meet the needs of individual pupils. The girls learn to sew, cook, and learn child care, as well as good habits and attitudes needed for a successful life. Mrs. Isla Wallace Miss Agnes Edwards Miss Cheryl Creel Miss Karen Colburn 30 VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE The Agriculture Department is one of the most interesting in school. Mr. O’Berry is proud of his new building and fine equipment. Instructional activities and supervised pro- grams prepare students for agricultural occupa- tions. The boys learn to raise crops and cattle, as well as learning farm management and re- lated subjects. They acquire the skills necessary for successful participation in these occupations. An important part of Vocational Agriculture is the training the boys get in character develop- ment. A beautiful sight in anybody's language! The Ag” fellows are willing workers. 31 “ficoutez et rep ez classe.” “Discipuli recitant narrationem.” FOREIGN LANGUAGES In Latin it's, “intergere, ; in French they say, “comprendre,”; in Spanish they have a word for it, “comprender,”; and in English we know it as, “to understand,”. In any language however, this is still the basic mark at which the course is aimed. Mrs. Burt, Mrs. Greene, and Mrs. Villanueva are a well qualified trio as they teach the language and customs of the now historic Romans, the romantic French, and the high spirited Spanish, respectively. Mrs. Jeanette Burt Mrs. Betty Greene Mrs. Betty Villanueva “Repiten clase.” 32 Mrs. Alma Brown Miss Edna Long Mrs. Peggy Matlock oo oo Susan Finch gains typing speed with aid of Mrs. Watson. Mrs. Matlock makes good use of overhead projector. Mrs. Geraldine Watson Mr. Lowell Ratliff Department Head BUSINESS EDUCATION Business Education acquaints students with the fundamentals of business; specifically: Book- keeping, Business Law, Math, and Salesman- ship all taught by Mr. Ratliff. These courses together with typing and shorthand, enable stu- dents to find employment after graduation. Typ- ing is taught by Miss Long; Personal Typing and Shorthand are taught by Mrs. Matlock. Vo- cational Office Education, taught by Mrs. Alma Brown, gives students needed experience with business machines in addition to teaching them the fundamentals of a business education. Mrs. Brown teaches Sue Simpkins how to use the duplicating machine. 33 DRIVERS TRAINING Drivers Education, which is required of all students, teaches the basic fundamentals of safe driving and the correct use of motor vehicles. The course instills a healthy respect for driving hazards, and a clear under- standing of the laws governing our nation’s highways. Mr. Stephens, Mr. Foote, and Mr. McKennie are tops in their field of defensive driving—defending them- selves from the students, while their slogan remains, “Watch out for the other guy! Driving Instructors: Mr. Ed White, Mr. Joseph Stephens, Mr. Lowell Foote, and Mr. Charles Fuchs. INDUSTRIAL ARTS Mr. Rocke Hill Mr. Donald Geiger Under the supervision of Mr. Rocke Hill, who teaches mechanical, engineering, and architec- tural drawing, the BHS, “Architects of tomor- row” are taught to put their best plan forward. Dreaming u' ■v w and different—while at the same time—practical—floor plans, and then making these dreams come true on paper are the main objectives of this department. Mr. Geiger, head of the Industrial Arts De- partment, teaches his students to create and build practical home furnishings. The students of this department not only learn to build, but also learn to handle machinery important to their work. From reading a plan to putting the finishing touches on a bookcase or a metal crea- tion, the shop students, above all else, learn. Wood shop student, Nathan Stokes, gets Mr. Geiger's approval. 34 Glee Club, Band, and Humanities make up the Fine Arts Department. Glee Club is an inspired musical group led by Mr. Leininger. Small individual classes are held during the school day, and once a week the entire chorus has a joint rehearsal, meeting at night. The Ensemble is a small, select group of thirteen members who sing for civic and cultural groups throughout Polk County. The Band has been built up into a large, full- toned, high-stepping group of performers who are equally at home on the football field or in concert. Both hand and Glee Club have won highest ratings at District and State contests. Mrs. Jackson has developed the Art Depart- ment into one of the finest in the State. Students are taught line, color, and design, as well as the art of making ceramics, batiking, poster making, and techniques of using water color, oil paints and polmer paints. New art forms are investi- gated and experimented with and enjoyed. Humanities includes literature, art, and music. It is taught by Mrs. Laurent, Mrs. Jackson, and Mr. Leininger, respectively. Mrs. Lois Jackson Mr. James Leininger Department Head Mr. Willie Stephens Mr. John De Young FINE ARTS Mr. Leininger helps David White. DCT Diversified Co-Operative Training students are directed by Mr. Moore. They study re- quired courses at school half a day, then work for Bartow merchants the other half. They are taught office manners, grooming, and the funda- mentals of office work. Mr. Ralph Moore DCT class getting ready for convention. JOURNALISM The Yellow Jacket of Bartow Senior High School, the official newspaper, is published by second year Journalism students, under the di- rection of Mrs. Belflower. Charlotte Swartz is Editor-in-Chief, and Jimmy Peacock is Business Manager. The first year Journalism students serve as reporters. The paper is issued once a month. Mrs. Mary Belflower Mrs. Belflower gives John Burdin “what for. 36 PHYSICAL EDUCATION The physical education program is designed to help meet the recreational and physical needs of youth. Its goals are to emphasize the emo- tional, mental, and social aspects of life, as well as physical development. Under the direction of the instructors, stu- dents are helped to achieve the pre-stated goals through competive games such as badmiton, volley ball, football, field hockey, and basket- ball plus some non-competitive sports such as archery, and calisthenics, gymnastics, tumbling, and track and field. Class in action. Roll call time. Miss Donna Farenwald Mr. Jack Ycarwood Head Football Coach Mr. Jim Williams Department Head Mr. Williams checks scores. 37 STUDY HALL LIBRARY The new library is beautiful and is a source of pride for the entire school. It is a resource center of instruction materials for the entire edu- cational program. It also provides reading ma- terials for personal pleasure. Study Hall provides an atmosphere of quiet for students who want to study. Mrs. Helen Jerobek Mrs. Margaret King There’s more to checking out a book than meets the eye. Peace and quiet in study hall—for the time being, anyway. Mr. Robert Knothe Mrs. Helen Pearce Director Supervised Studies 38 Horaee Roberts inspects his motor. VOCATIONAL SCHOOL On graduation from high school, vocational students will be prepared to enter vocational careers with an adequate training. They learn auto mechanics, drafting, electronics, and house painting, among highly diversified skills. John Bragg and Tommy Fawcett can make a car purr. FRONT ROW: James Hinson, Alexander Hamilton, Elijah Arm- strong, Robert Jones, Earlie Sanders, Gene Weldon, David Young, Dwight Wheeler, Ronnie Duke. ROW TWO: Johnny Harris, Cecil Foreman, Lamar Wilson, Lewis Williams, Rodney Wilkinson, Terry Kirkland, Raymond Floyd, Huey Judah. ROW THREE: Jimmie Smith, Steve Carter, John White, Terry Clayton, Bob Albritton, Claude Mason, Billy Newman, Adrian deReus, Bill Carter. ROW FOUR: Don Douberly, Monte Godwin, Leon Agnew, Larry Kirkland, John Bragg, Ed Heidel, Leonard Starling, Tommy Pueschell, Jameson Grace. ROW FIVE: James Hamilton, Lamar Runnels, jimmy Beasley, Eugene Robinson, Charlie Brown, Danny Wells, Edward Howard. TOP ROW: Denny Stur- gill, Ronald Draper, Keith Cooper, Stanley Kirkland, Charles Merritt, Horace Roberts. 39 LUNCHROOM $ uOf 0 V «L _ h d SEATED: Myrtle Bell, Myrtice Griffice, Willie Geohagan, Ruby Reilly, Beatrice Smith, Olive Campbell. STANDING: Jean Agncw, Manager; Mary Agnew, Assistant; Cather Brewer, Doris Cummings, Polly Hazelton, Sally Lane, Joyce Whitaker. Not pictured: Louise Ervin. MAINTENANCE Mr.LeonDemps Mr. Walter S. Milton 40 SCHOOL LIFE ROW ONE: Liz Richardson, Debbie Wise, Bobbie Waters, Polly Albritton, Valerie Griffin, Allen Davies, JoAnn Summers, Tommy Richardson, Chipper Strickland, Mike Fletcher, Randy Mathews. ROW TWO: Joey Taylor, Jan Hunter, Anne Renfroe, Marianne Swofford, Libby George, Cay Grimes, Janet Hughes, Leslie Blount, Judy White, Harry Chiles, Betty Gaskins. ROW THREE: Tim Joyner, Dale Martin, Timmy Birgc, Chuck Swartz, Wayne Bruce, Robert Stenger, Mike Caswall, Bill Blount, Herbert Albritton. ROW FOUR: Alfred Chiles, Lee Wilkinson, Hubert Grimes, Kim Fry, Diane Gittings, Shirley O’Bryan, Bobby Jones, Kenneth Hill, Therman Northern, Willie Mathis, Willie Watson. ROW FIVE: Gus King, Roddy Luttrell, Carole Mathews, Bertha Losh, Gary Wilkes, Steve Gibson. STUDENT COUNCIL FRONT ROW: Becky Burke, Bill Orr, Randy Bryan, Doug VanOrsdale, Joanne Coury, Chris Pipes, Yvonne Cole, Donna Wilson. ROW TWO: Wylinda McKennie, Joanne Bowden, Chris Oster, Ann Reynolds. Ellen Smith, Janet Newmans, Shirley Mooneyham, Sally Ann Harris. ROW THREE: Ann McCoy, Carol Henry, Evelyn Voigt, Debra Hardeman, Paula Johnston, La Verne Showers, Maria Mitchell, Juanita Daughtry', Willie Mae Williams. ROW FOUR: Terry Woods, Janie Fansler, Joey Ellis, Maureen Williams, Vertressa Brooks, Judith Allen, Vernon Forsett, Robert Jones. Mr. Bryan meets with Council. The Student Council is the heart of the school. Here everything which affects the school in any way is discussed and resolved if possible. Its members provide a liaison between faculty, administration, and students so that a greater understanding of student problems re- sults. Members are elected by the students from each homeroom. The Interclub Council, com- posed of presidents of the various classes and clubs is also a part of the council membership. The council meets every other Tuesday morn- ing and an accounting is given to the student body in homerooms the next day. A school store provides money for their needs. 42 The council sponsors all sorts of goodies such as Homecoming and dances. On the more seri- ous side, they try to raise the standards of the school through example as well as discussion with their classmates. They sponsor the flag raising each morning and the sale of school calendars, as well as providing a handbook for each student at a nominal price. The council has been ably sponsored by Mrs. Matlock the first semester and by Mr. King, Curriculum Coordinator, the second semester. Both have been outstanding leaders and an in- spiration to the students. Mr. Bryan takes over once in a while to discuss matters concerned with the administrative problems of the school. Sponsor, Mrs. Matlock; Acting President, Tim Birge; Secretary Loette Joyner; Treasurer, Walt Cordon. FRONT ROW: Jennifer Ford, Marianne Swofford, Liz Richardson, Leslie Blount, Carole Mathews. ROW TWO: Peyton Hyslop, Gus King, Dale Martin, Tim Joyner. ROW THREE: Lee Wilkinson, Chuck Swartz, Alfred Chiles, Joey Taylor. 43 ANCHOR CLUB Anchored in community service—when they collected for Muscular Dystrophy and joined the campaign for the March of Dimes; anchored in school projects—as they kept up a large plot between the Junior and Senior halls, and spon- sored the powder puff football game; anchored also in spirit—by sponsoring Spirit Week and making posters for school activities; and above all, anchored in unity—each member working as an individual with a team spirit. These qualities combine to make Anchor Club another of the great clubs in school. SEATED: Sophomore Advisor, Joy Hughes; President, Leslie Blount; Senior Advisor, Beverly Adkins; Secretary, Karen Terrell. TOP ROW: Junior Advisor, Debbie Evans; Treasurer, Libby George; Sponsor, Mrs. Courson; Vice-President, Judy White. Becky Burke takes time out to rest. The Sail-a-Ways” perform at the Calendar Carol Henry climbs the “Anchor tree of success. FRONT ROW: Bobbi Godfroy, Peggy Kehoe, Leslie Blount, Cathy Frankenburger, Beverly Adkins, Janet Hughes, Cheryl Cibson, Gay Grimes, Holly Fletcher, Libby George, Celia Roden. ROW TWO: Joanne Bowden, Linda Summers, Judy White, Joy Hughes, Lynn Douberly, Anchor Admiral—Tim Joyner, Betty Gaskins, Kathy Newman, Ellen Smith, Cecelia Morris, Debbie Evans, Cindy Sellers. ROW THREE: Denise Lastinger, Susan Lang, Georjan Hamer, Gretchen Hastings, Kim Fry, Carol Henry, Becky Burke, Phala McArthur, Susie Casey, Ann McCoy. TOP ROW: Patty Weld, Peggy Birge, Paula Johnston, Jan Hunter, Connie Peacock, Valerie Griffin, Colette Addair, Karen Terrell, Linda Stevens. 45 Girl Contest. EXCHANGETTES The Exchangettes, sponsored by the local Ex- change Club, work diligently on both school and community projects. This year they have painted the Junior parking lot, together with the Interact Club; entered a float in the Hal- loween’ parade; and placed second with a Home- coming float. They held a dance with the other girls’ clubs and worked vigorously on their beautification plot on campus. To help promote school spirit, these girls have made banners each week for various sports and other student activities. They also cleaned the stadium bathrooms during football season. During Christmas season, the girls sent Christmas cards to the entire faculty, went caroling at the Rohr home, and sent canned goods to a needy family. Money-making projects include a doughnut sale, cake sale, and a trailer wash. The Exchangettes furnished various articles for ditty bags for the Red Cross, and provided clothes for twelve children selected by an after- care counselor. Members are selected on a basis of grades, character, and interest. Exchangettes try to make their motto, “Unity for Service,” a reality in service to school, community, and country. Debra Hardeman and Carolyn Wojteczko add (o the many hours that members work on their beautification project. Jeanne Soeder, Joanne Coury and Kcnna Squires paint some of the well-known banners that are displayed in the lunch room. FRONT ROW: Cynthia Pittas, Yvonne Cole, Susan Haddock, Pati McCall, Carole Mathews, Chris Osier, Sharon Yensco, Ma- linda Grecar, Marianne McGowan. ROW TWO: Bobbie Waters, Kenna Squires, Debbie Jones, Joanne Coury, JoAnn Summers, Elise Howell, Lynda Harley, Louise Hall, Debbie Wise. ROW THREE: Mary King, Lynn Peterson, Janet Bcrgquist, Jeanne Soeder, Pcgi Pipes, Claire Richards, Nancy Losh, Jane Collins, Carolyn Barush. TOP ROW: Pam Doss, Bonnie Murphy, Mary Howell, Evelyn Voigt, Peggy Jarriel, Debra Hardeman, Toni Davis, Sara Wilson, Carolyn Wojteczko. 46 Secretary, Yvonne Cole; President, Carole Mathews; Sponsor, Mrs. Greene; Vice-President, Joanne Coury; Treas- urer, Sharon Yensco. The Exchangcttes are pleased with a second place in the Homecoming Parade. 47 INTERACT CLUB 1970, and another great year for the Interact Club! Interact, though younger than many other clubs at school, has proven to be a hardworking and dependable service organization. The “Times are a'changin’, and Interact Club is no exception to the rule. They began the year with a new school sponsor, Mr. Lowell Ratliff, and a new Rotary advisor, Mr. Lewis Stidham. Aided by these fine leaders, Interact successfully carried out such service projects as parking cars for the Mobile Christmas party, marking spaces for the Junior parking lot, keep- ing up a school plot, and donating a food box at Christmas to the Welfare Department. The club also organized a talent group this year with the help of a Rotary “behind the scenes man,” Dr. Thomas E. McMicken. From community service projects to picnics; from a fund raising car wash to a luncheon with the Rotary Club; and from the beginning of the year to the closing day—Interact has been a leader! Club meetings are serious business. 48 SEATED: Vice-President, Paul Jones; Treasurer, Mike Broxson; Senior Advisor, Wayne Bruce; Chaplain, Jim Peacock. STANDING: Secretary, Dennis Ogle; President, Joe Taylor; Junior Advisor, Steve Gibson; Sophomore Advisor, Robert Stenger. ROW ONE: Jimmy Peacock, Chuck Swartz, loey Taylor, Mike Revel], Rip Campbell, Jim Peterson, Doug Allen, Wayne Bruce, Tim Joyner Paul Jones. ROW TWO: Billy Ford, John Bill Jones, Herbert Albritton, Mike Furlong, Steve Mooneyham, Lyle Bul- man, Robert Stenger, Mike Stenger. ROW THREE: Steve Weeks, Gene Greenawalt, Joe Ellis, Ricky Sullivan, Roy Telleck, Frank Geiger, Terry Woods, Ralph Pickard. TOP ROW: Mike Broxson, Gary Wilkes, Mickey Dease, Steve Gibson, Dennis Ogle, Kim Pickett. 49 Donna Wilson, Club Sweetheart. Rotary Club Advisor, Mr. Lewis Stidham, with School Sponsor, Mr. Lowell Ratliff. KEY CLUB The Bartow Senior High Key Club is a school and community service organization, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. It is the oldest existing service club in school and maintains a member- ship of forty students. These boys must main- tain a C average, and have a record of good conduct. In the past years, the Bartow Key Club has made outstanding achievements in District and International competition. At last years Inter- national Convention in Miami, Bartow placed first in talent, scrapbook, achievement, and sin- gle service. This feat has never been performed by any other Key Club in the history of Key Club International. Key Club works with disadvantaged children at a church mission in Gordonville, sponsors a dance, and keeps up a school plot. They also assist the Kiwanis Club with their projects, such as the Turkey Shoot in November. Key Club owes much of their success to their sponsor, Mr. Sigsbee Prince, and the Kiwanis advisor, Mr. John Frost. Mike Sharp keeps students informed with bulletin board. Mr. John Frost Kiwanis Club Adviser 30 Like all good Key Clubbers, Chipper Strickland aims high. ROW ONE: Eric Clanton, Bill Orr, Chipper Strickland, Glenn Gilchrist, Doug VanOrsdale, Tommy Richardson, Harry Chiles, Doug Bumgarner, Pete Lynes. ROW TWO: Champ Holland, Jerry White, Peyton Hyslop, Gus King, Roddy Luttrell, Lee Wilkinson, Woody Marsh, George Caraker, Lawrence Marley. ROW THREE: Mike Sharp, Richard Casey, Ronnie Cauthan, Dale Martin, Timmy Birge, Alfred Chiles, Jim Abbitt, Casey Fletcher. Bill Blount. ROW FOUR: Walker Lyle, John Hill. George Belflower, Bill McMullen, Dale Albritton, Mike Caswall, Chuck Williford, Gary Jackson. TOP ROW’: Bruce Pearce, Fermin Diaz, Mark King, Bill Giles, Robert Nason, Dan Robinson. 51 NEW MEMBERS: Lynn Dooley, Sandra Coucy, Betty Ann McGraw, Dawn Reeder, Wylinda McKennie, Carolyn Northern. ROW ONE: Mane Puller, Pagan Merritt; Secretary, Gail Camp- bell; President, Liz Richardson; Vice-President, Charlotte Swartz. ROW TWO: Treasurer, Janie Palmer; Chaplain, Stephanie Strat- ton; Sponsor, Mrs. Mercer; Lion Tamer, Patricia Joyner; Sponsor, Miss Sisk. Janice Price, Linda Ray and Kathy Heidel are all choked up LIONETTES Lionettes is a girls service club sponsored by the Bartow Lions Club. Mr. Charles Richardson acts as coordinator from the Lions Club. Mrs. Charla Mercer and Miss Beverly Sisk are two teacher advisors. Among their many projects are: providing the school campus with two concrete picnic tables; redecorating the teachers lounge in the north building; providing the teachers lounge with cookies each week; and working with the Lions Club on their many projects for sight conserva- tion. As a weekly money making project Long John Sales are held every Tuesday afternoon. During the year the Lionettes have many fun projects. They entered floats in the Homecoming and Halloween parades; had poster parties to make spirit posters; kept the Lionettes part of the campus clean and beautiful; and gave the Lakeland Lionettes a tea. As you can see the Bartow Lionettes have fun and are always busy. 52 John Burdin enjoys Lionettes’ Long John Sale. over the beauty of the Lionettes picnic table. President Liz leads on. FRONT ROW: Gail Stewart, Linda Stone, Stephanie Stratton, Janice Price, Linda Ray, Iris Hollingsworth, Lee Ann Stidham, Kathy Heidel, Sabra Glass. ROW TWO: Carolyn Helms, Lynda Smith, Gail Griffin, Patricia Joyner, Elizabeth Richardson, Linda Smith, Karen King, Anita Helms, Charlotte Swartz, Gail Camp- bell. ROW THREE: Lynn Castleberry, Charlene Bumette, Gena Clanton, Bertha Losh, Jenny Singletary, Anne Renfroe, Delores Merritt, Beverly McClelland, Barbara Bunn. ROW’ FOUR: Susan Ervin, Elspeth Belflowcr, Jenny Thompson, Debbie Locke, Dorothy Gittings, Dian Medders, Diane Cittings, Pagan Mer- ritt, Janie Palmer. 53 BAND The alert band leams from Mr. DeYoung. The Bartow High School Band, under the di- rection of Mr. DeYoung, is tops in performance, whether stepping high on the football field or marching in parades, or performing in concert. The membership has grown tremendously to over a hundred. Mr. Stephens assists Mr. DeYoung in teaching instrumental music and directing. Highest ratings are earned at district and State contests, and many solo and small groups also take part in these contests and earn fame FRONT ROW: Drum Major, Paul Bryan; Secretary, Janet Turner; Quartermaster, Jean Whitten; Librarian, Lucy Clements; Drum Major, Bobby Salley. ROW TWO: Publicity Officer, Roger Rus- sell; Band Captain, Nelson Singletary; Treasurer, Mike Cope. for our school. The Majorettes add color and zip to the marching band and Paul Bryan and Bobby Salley, Drum Majors, lead their group through all their intricate maneuvers on the field. FRONT ROW: George Carakcr, Lawrence Marley, Neil Swain, Lucy Clements, Donna Eckert, Tommy Cantrell, Forrest Mc- Kennie, Nelson Singletary, Polly Sweet, Kay Helms, Bonnie Owens, Ellen Donahoe. ROW TWO: Cary Hogan, Kenneth Beery, Joseph Tugerson, Bobby Ward, Bruce Pearce, Linda Ray, Fedelia Tucker, Pete Lynes, Diane Ruster, Bonnie Whidden, Carolyn Helms. ROW THREE: Mike Unrue, Charles Stewart, Billy Moore, Sam Clark, Cinny Sheffield, Alan Cold, Ernest Murray, Kathy Heidel, Rhonda Lunn, Pat West, Lucy Vickers. ROW FOUR: Lynn Castleberry, Karen King, Mike Cope, David Ruster, Patty Warren, Sheila Maddox, Carolyn Mizell, Janet Turner, Charles O'Neal, Mike Graves, Mike Franklin. TOP ROW: Wayne Stevenson, Jim Sessions, Paul Luttrell, David Tucker, Tommy Pueschell, Michael Fletcher, Guy Rogers, Hubert Whitten, Bobby Salley, Paul Bryan. MAJORETTES: Kneeling: Linda Harold, Charlotte Swartz, Gayle Campbell. ROW TWO: Kathy Newman, Jenny Thompson, Diane Mizell, Colette Addair. FRONT ROW: Jennifer Ford, Nancy Cooper, Kay Sharp, Joyce Whitten, Elspeth Belflower, Debbie Moore, Gayle Raulerson, Carolyn Barush, Sammy Judah, Donald Ruster, Alton Bishop, Mike Adkins. ROW TWO: Debbie Locke, Kathy Mann, Lynda Smith, Peyton Hyslop, Susan Smith, Gail Stuart, David Hall, Ed Heidel, Houston Judah, Karmen Byrd, Don Douberly. ROW’ THREE: Jean Written, Diane W'hatley, Satyra Wilkes, Anita Helms, Diane Jones, Beverly Bryan, Leila Owens, Billy Telford, David Parrish, Carol Fleming, Billy Colson. ROW' FOUR. Doug Ard, Jerry Meeks, Dennis Masters, LoLee Duncan, Dan Robin- son, Mike Langford, James Curtis, Gene Hutto, Tommy Collins. Mickie Barnes, Bob Lynch, Kathy Futch. TOP ROW: Paul Bryan, Bobby Sally, Mike DeNeve, Neil Jones, David Hain, Phillip Bryan, Casy Fletcher, Jimmy Burt, Paul Dieffenwierth, Evan Wheeler. 55 The Cheerleaders boost the morale of both players and fans at all games. For this they practice long hours after school. They promote good inter-school relations by inviting out-of- town cheerleaders to be their dinner guests. They are selected for their out-going personali- ties and grace of performance. The Junior-Varsity Cheerleaders serve as stand-ins for the Varsity Cheerleaders, as well as cheering for their own Junior-Varsity games. Joanne Bowden and Kenna Squires take a break during a long, hard game. CHEERLEADERS Cheryl Gibson strives for a victory! VARSITY CHEERLEADERS; Joanne Bowden, Cheryl Gibson, Shirley Robinson, Betty Gaskins, Dorothea Demps, Gay Grimes, Donna Wilson, Kenna Squires. 56 JUNIOR VARSITY: Malinda Greear, Bobbie Waters, Jan Hunter, Bertha Losh, Jenny Singletary, Georjan Hamer. Bertha Losh and Jan Hunter get into the swing of cheering. 57 SEATED: Treasurer, Ruth O’Berry; Sponsor, Mr. Moore; Vice-President, Jane Tackett. Annette Hand, winner of District DCT STANDING: Chaplain, Mike Watkins; Judy Eckert; Secretary, Myra Chapman; President, Poster Contest. David Coleman. FRONT ROW: Betty Downing, Susan McIntosh, Myra Minshew, Annette Hand, Polly Albritton, Sandy Pahl, Cindy Martin. Janet Newmans, Pat Ward. ROW TWO: Beverly Brown, Jane Tacket, Myra Chapman, Judith Eckert, Ruth O’Berry, Linda Sellers, Darlene Rogers, Gail Gautney, Christine Lewis. ROW THREE: Joe Williamson, Colon Tyson, Dennis Jacobs, Mike Watkins, Patrick Satterfield, Luther Phillips, Andy Mason, David Coleman, Doug Parker. TOP ROW: Mr. Ralph Moore, Sponsor. DCT Mr. Moore teaches his DCT students the fine art of becoming good secretaries and other re- lated careers in the business world. They take regular high school courses in the morning and have on-the-job training in the afternoon. Good grooming, good posture, and manners are taught as an essential ingredient to job holding. Most of his pupils start careers after graduation from high school. 56 Now where did he put those tests? 59 ANNUAL STAFF. LEFT TO RIGHT; SEATED: Academics Editor, Joan Floyd; Copy Writer, Randy Matthews; Class Editor, JoAnn Summers; Editor-in-chief, Yvonne Cole; Assistant Class Editor, Lynn Garrett; As- sistant Business Manager, Chris Oster. Standing: Sports Editor, Willie JoAnn Summers talks over the situation with Editor-in- chief Yvonne Cole. Joan Floyd and Willie Mathis go over the academics section. ECHO It takes a special breed of cat to put together a yearbook. The hard work and concentrated (at times) efforts cause frayed nerves and nervous breakdowns for all concerned. The photograph- ers are continuously pushed for pictures and more pictures. The copy writers sometimes just can't think of a thing to write, and suddenly the words tumble out. A layout is drawn and the artist sighs with relief only to discover this is only the beginning. The sponsor cajoles, fusses, prods and pushes, and lo and behold, the annual is ready to mail! The staff is truly grateful to the faculty for putting up with all our comings and goings throughout the year and our thanks go also to the administration for their wonderful help. SIGH!! 60 Mathis; Copy Writer, Nancy Losh; Business Manager, Alice Boatwright; Photographers, Jim Abbitt and Tim Birge; Organizations Coordinators, Janice Price and Sylvia Spence; Assistant Organizations Editor, Hank Frisbie. Alice Boatwright gives ad pictures to Tim Birge and Jim Abbitt. 61 FRENCH CLUB FRONT ROW: Eric Clanton, Jim Peterson, John Bill Jones, Dale Martin, Robert Frink, Mike Fletcher, Bruce Pearce, Bruce Munroe, David Adkison, David Little. ROW TWO: Patricia Joyner, Barbara Anderson, Beverly Adkins, Pati McCall, Gail Griffin, Cathy Frankenburger, Debbie Oates, Nancy Sloan, Kathy Futch, Shirley Mooneyham, Donna Jones. ROW THREE: Keith Ceohagan, Kenneth Schupp, Doug Bumgarner, Leslie Blount, Mark Stanfill, Ellen Mann, Gail Deese, Lucy Clements, Cheryl Whidden, Doug Allen. ROW FOUR: Ellen Donahoe, Jean Whitten, Linda Harold, Alice Boatwright, Mazie Smith, Lutrell Thomas, Althea Stephens, Sharon Longworth, Deborah Webb. ROW FIVE: Jenny Thompson. Cena Clanton, Marianne McGowan, Debbie Begley, Diane Gittings, Delores Merritt, Faye Mooneyham, Mary Ann Howell, Jan Hunter. TOP ROW: Le Ann Stidham, Janet Bergquist, Lynn Peterson, Elise Howell, Loma Locke, Lynda Harley, Gretchen Hastings, Marlene Masters, Suzanne Guthrie, Nancy Losh. French students, Mike Fletcher and Doug Bumgarner. Vice-President, Shirley Mooneyham; Sponsor, Mrs. Greene; Treasurer, Leslie Blount; President, Gail Griffin; Secretary, Beverly Adkins. The purpose of the French Club is to draw together those students who are interested in learning to speak the French language. The French Club relates the study of French as spoken in French-speaking countries. Mrs. Greene is the able sponsor of the club. 62 FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA The Future Teachers Club stimulates interest in the teaching profession and aids its members in achieving the qualities of personality and character necessary for becoming a successful teacher. FTA members learn about the teaching profession through assisting teachers. This year the Bartow chapter helped with Open House at the High School during National Education Week. They also attended the State Convention in Daytona Beach, and sponsored a Teacher Appreciation Week. FRONT ROW: Vice President, Melody Gray; Parliamentarian, Iris Hol- lingsworth; President, Cecelia Morris. ROW TWO: Secretary, Lynda Smith; Treasurer, Sylvia Spence; Sponsor, Mr. Champion; Historian, Kathy Mann; Chaplain, Clenna Parker. FRONT ROW: Sally Ann Harris, Sylvia Spence, Marlene Masters, Cecelia Morris, Yvonne Cole, Susan Haddock, Carolyn Helms, Iris Hollinesworth, Pati McCall. ROW TWO: Kathy Mann, Lynn Dooley, Priscilla Roden, Gloria Peters, Lynda Smith, Debbie Begley, Marianne McGowan, Melody Gray, Ellen Dona- hoe. ROW THREE: Brenda Clayton, Rhonda Lunn, Nancy Kin- sey. Shirley Mooneyham, Linda Stevens, Linda Runnels, Clenna Parker. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Terry Clayton is an A-l tractor driver. Members of the Future Farmers of America must have had two years of agriculture. They are members of a national organization whose purpose is to develop leadership qualities, per- sonality through working together, taking part in all activities of the organization, and to de- velop citizenship as well as sportsmanship. Activities range all the way from talent and public speaking, to raising crops and judging livestock. Each year the Ag. boys sponsor the Sweetheart Contest, which is the talent show of the school year. Members participate in the Polk County Youth Fair, sponsor a Parent-Son banquet, and some even attend the National Youth Fair in Kansas City, Mo. FRONT ROW: Robert Weeks, Allen Snell, Vemon Medders, Roane Flowers, Colon Tyson, David Little, Ron Prichard, David Bowen, Charles Plavachek, Kennth Davis, Mike Walker, Jerry Rewis. ROW TWO: Tommy Weldon, Roger Gilmore, Mike Clark, Tony Thompson, Gary Braswell, Tony Blair, Dan Roper, Bob Barber, Terry Kirkland, Gerald Kirkland, Howard Spears. ROW THREE: Emanuel Jones, Emory Smith, Emory White, Ralph Williams, Michael Aycock, James Cornwell, Terry Clayton, Bob Albritton, Bruce Horn, Robert Willis, Brent McDonald. ROW FOUR: Carver Young, Amos Broome, Bill Douglas, Alvin Anderson, George Trowell, Charlie Pierce, Larry Kirkland, John White, Tommy Grace, Ralph Wolfe, Mike McCall. ROW FIVE: Freddie Nichols, Herman Stephens, James Johnson, Sod Harris, Ralph Moore, T. J. Johnson, Mike Peterson, Frankie Taylor, Billy Smothers, Scott Sexton, Lonnie Edwards, Randy Palmer. 64 Left to Right; Sentinel, Roane Flowers; Treasurer, David Bowen; Vice President, Ron Prichard; President, David Little; Secretary, Vernon Medders, Reporter, Colon Tyson. 65 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The motto of the Future Homemakers is, “Toward new Horizons ’ Each year the girls sponsor a Mother-Daugh- ter-Banquet, a Better Dress Campaign, and F.H.A. Week. However, most important to them is that they learn to cook, sew, and become good homemakers in the true sense of the word. Charlene Burnette says home- makers must learn to iron! Sue Simpkins and LaDonna Jones FRONT ROW: Joan Floyd, Sally Harris, Kathy Mann, Sylvia Spence, Jennifer Ford, Wylinda McKennie, Dorothy Baldwin, Carolyn Northern, Pam Ansley, Mary Andrews, Patricia Brooks. ROW TWO: Judy White, Ellen Mann, Colette Addair, Lynn Dooley, Carolyn Helms, Mary Barr, Joy Martin, Karen Terrell, Beatrice Rentz, Barbara Grace, Vivian Johnson. ROW THREE: Nancy Sloan, Lisa Duke, Alice Boatwright, Marian Hamage, Sue Simpkins, Shirley Mooneyham, LaDonna Jones, Cindy Wynn, Joyce Grace, Susie Helmuth. ROW FOUR: Janice Walker, Gloria Peters, Joyce Whitten, Jenny Thompson, Marianne Mc- Gowan, Gena Clanton, Pam Clark, Shirley Edwards, Lucy Clem- ents, Peggy Kehoc. TOP ROW: Susan Erwin, Gwen Duke, Cindy Kelley, Charlene Burnette, Ellen Donahoc, Jean Whitten, Sharon Yensco, Kathy Newman, Cindy Sellers, Ann Reynolds. FRONT ROW: Work Chairman, Susan Erwin; Proj- ects Chairman, Wylinda McKcnnie. ROW TWO: Historian, Lisa Duke; President, Jennifer Ford; Vice- President, Colette Addair. ROW THREE: Sponsor, Miss Creel; Parliamentarian, Ann Reynolds; Secre- tary, Cindy Sellers. make their own dresses. Pamela Anslcy and Patricia Brooks learn the mysteries of a sewing machine. 67 GLEE CLUB SEATED: Historian, Lisa Duke. STANDING: Choir Manager, Doug Allen; Treasurer, Mike Revell; Choir Manager, Walker Lyle; President, Paul Jones; Secretary, Carole Mathews. The Glee Club is made up of all those stu- dents who are interested in music and enjoy singing. The Ensemble of thirteen members is made up of a highly specialized group of stu- dents. The Glee Club performs a Christmas Con- cert and others throughout the year. They par- ticipate in all the music festivals in Polk County. Each year the Glee Club goes to State and District contests, selling candy to finance their trips. The club, directed by Mr. Leininger, sings for different groups and organizations in the City of Bartow when asked. They practice every Tuesday night. FRONT ROW: Debbie Begley, Sandra Phillips, Janie Fansler, Lilly Harris, Shirley O'Bryan, Zella Glover, Gus King, Terry Woodard, David Little, Mike Fletcher, Dan Robinson, Robert Wilkinson, Darrell Wyatt, Mary Barr, Nancy Sloan, Nancy Kin- sey, Beverly Banks, Shirlie Lee, Rosemary Young, Janice Mott, Brenda Clayton. ROW TWO: Debra Stokes, Elise Howell, Lisa Duke, Delores Carter, Kathy Wells, Betty Gaskins, Cindy Sellers, Joe Taylor, Jerry Gaborik, Richard Sheffield, Doug Allen. Larry Crum, Chipper Strickland. Shirley Mooneyham, Mikie Waters, Sharon Yensco, Debbie Wise, Karen Priddle, Esther Morris, Gwen Jennings. ROW THREE: Ellen Smith, Diane Landrum, Linda Mott, Yvonne Pannebaker, Alicia Lippert, Cynthia Kelley, Lynn Peterson, Lynda Harley, Cindy Morrison, Kenny Meeks, Paul Jones, Chris Pipes, Mike Revell, Randy Matthews, Tim Joyner, Mary Howell, Vivian Johnson, Carole Mathews. Debbie Evans, Iris Hollingsworth, Janet Roper, Jacqueline Jennings. ROW FOUR: Cheryl Moore, Linda Smith, Gail Dees, Candy Smith, Gail Griffin, Walker Lyle, Champ Holland, Roddy Luttrell, Eric Clanton, Jimmy Adkison, Fred Hollingsworth, Lee Wilkin- son, Wayne Bruce, Jane Palmer, Judy White, Susan Finch, Debbie Garcia, Diane Wiggins, Holly Fletcher, Gloria Griffin. TOP ROW: Barry Wyatt, David Waldrop, Alfred Chiles, Steve McGill, Sonny Henderson. 68 ENSEMBLE. FIRST ROW: Gail Dees. Lisa Duke, Lynda Harley, Debbie Evans, Holly Fletcher, Carole Mathews. ROW TWO: Randy Matthews, Joey Taylor, Champ Holland, Paul Jones, Chipper Strickland, Larry Crum. MIXED CHORUS: FRONT ROW: Ann Reynolds, Beatrice Rcntz, Maureen Williams, Sue Hclmuth, Myzonia Berry, Adolphus Mathis, Neal Caine, Willie Watson, John Brooks, Ricky Mason, Lester Gaborik, Jeanne Soeder, Pegi Pipes. ROW TWO: Marian Lawrence, Kathy Martin, Mickey Brooks, Patricia Watson, Alta- mesc Hinson, Amos Broome, Rhett Wallace, David White, Ricky Wilson, Sandra Hults, Rickie Turner, Karen Poslusny, Cherry Heirs. ROW THREE: Faye Ward, Merita Sjoblom, Ethelinda Jenkins, Janet Bergquist, Marianne McGowan, Gordon Allen, Greg Buck, Fred Brown, Randy Harrison, David Adkison, Gwen Duke, Lynn Garrett. TOP ROW: Barbara Johnson, Peggy Barnes, Brenda Tiest, Joanne Armstrong, Karen Patterson, Tommy Pierce, Keith Geohagan, Brian Vamer, Edward Jarriel, Raymond White, Judy Eckert, Alma Edmonds, Ruth Collins. Director, Mr. Leininger. 69 Intern Teacher, Miss Lynn Duke JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE The primary aim of the Junior Classical League is to encourage an interest in Classical culture. The club consists of students who are taking or have taken Latin. Club representatives attend Latin forums. They dress up in Roman and Greek costumes to attend the annual Latin banquet. FRONT ROW: Peyton Hyslop, Robert Frink, Eric Clanton, Jimmy Peterson, Roddy Luttrell, David Waldrop, Joey Taylor, Larry Crum, Steve McGill, Paul Jones, Alfred Chiles, Billy Ford. ROW TWO: Lynn Castleberry, Celia Roden, Lynda Smith, Jen- nifer Ford, Dorothy Gittings, Kim Fry, Barbara Anderson, Wayne Bruce, Paul Bryan, Pete Lynes, Dan Robinson, Champ Holland. ROW THREE: Dexter Telleck, Yvonne Cole, Gloria Peters, Rhonda Lunn, Anita Helms, Lucy Vickers, Linda Stone, Beverly McClelland, Gail Dees, Cay Grimes, Libby George, Debbie Oates, Karen Terrell. ROW FOUR: Karen King, Gena Clanton, Pam Clark, Glenda Jackson, Peggy Birgc, Linda Ray, Ceorjan Hamer, Roger Carroll, Nicky Ellison, Lynn Douberly, Tommy Richard- son, Harry Chiles. ROW FIVE: Carroll Bell, Peggy Kehoe, Lucy Clements, Lloyd Harris, Tommy Collins, Gene Stewart, Carolyn Helms, Dennis Ogle, Kathy Newman, Ronnie Cauthan. ROW SIX: Lynn Dooley, Susan Haddock, Pati McCall, Donna Wilson, Dawn Reeder, Sue Simpkins, Glenna Parker, Linda Sue Stevens, Glenn Gilchrist, Bill Boswell, Colette Addair. Latin is fun. Just ask Gena Clanton and Lynda Smith. Vice-President, Wayne Bruce; President, Peyton Hyslop; Sponsor, Mrs. Burt; Secretary, Linda Stevens; Treasurer, Clenna Parker. Latin class likes to have its picture made for the annual. 71 MATHEMATICS CLUB Mathematics Club members are students of higher mathematics who are taking advanced courses. They solve problems from the National Mathematics Examination from the Senior year to help them prepare for the test in the spring. These problems are real posers and are a chal- lenge to members of the club. The Mathematics Club donated two hundred dollars to the general fund for fans in class- rooms, and other needed equipment. Secretary, Peggy Kehoe; Vice- President, Carroll Bell; Vice-Presi- dent of Problems, Karen Terrell; -% Bruce Pearce is good at math as well as band. 7? A shared learning situation makes math easier to understand. Treasurer, Patty Weld; Sponsor, Mr. Frost; President Alfred Chiles. FIRST ROW: Dexter Telleck, Robert Frink, Mike Sharp, Joey Taylor, Doug Bumgarner, Eric Clanton, Steve Gibson, Roddy Luttrell, Walker Lyle, Doug DeNeve, Gene Schupp, Reginald Jones, Willie Mathis, Bill Ford, ROW TWO: Champ Holland, Alfred Chile' Mike Franklin, Jerry White, Lee Wilkinson, Cus King, Kcnna Squires, Stephanie Stratton, Joanne Bowden, Janice Price, Patty’ Weld, Karen Terrell, Denise Lastinger, Glenn Gil- christ. ROW THREE: Richard Casey, Bill Boswell, Gary Jackson, Mark Stanfill, Larry Crum, Carolyn Helms, Gena Clanton, Peggy Kehoe, Carroll Bell, Martha Walker, Judy White, Linda Sum- mers, Doug VanOrsdale. ROW FOUR: Lynn Douberly, Nicky Ellison, Don Wheeler, Pete Lyncs, Paul Bryan, Bruce Pearce, Mike Fletcher, Tom Collins, Peyton Hyslop, Elise Howell, Lynda Harley, Yvonne Cole. TOP ROW: Joanne Coury, Harry Chiles, Dan Robinson, Bruce Munroe, Colette Addair, Ellen Donahoe, Jean Whitten, Becky Wiggins, Kathy Newman, Cindy Sellers, Melody Gray, Linda Smith, Glenna Parker. 73 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Character, service, leadership, and scholarship are qualities that distinguish members of the National Honor Society. One of the highest honors for students at Bartow High School is to receive membership in this society. Initiation of new members highlights the year of the Na- tional Honor Society. Other functions are dis- trict meetings and the state convention. Study, study, study! Honor student, FIRST ROW: Beverly Adkins, Libby George, Gay Grimes, Linda Stevens, Kathy Futch, Sharon McVay. ROW TWO: Glenna Parker, Dorothy Gittings, Patty Weld, Peggy Kehoe, Sue Simpkins. ROW THREE: Lucy Clements, Barbara Anderson, Cindy Wynn, Debbie Oates. TOP ROW: Larry Crum, Alfred Chiles, Mark Stanfill. 74 Debbie Oates. Honor student, Barbara Anderson. 75 SEATED: President, Karen Terrell; Treasurer, Debbie Oates; Secretary, Clenna Parker. STANDING: Vice-President, Larry Crum; Sponsor, Mrs. Mary Belflower. PARA-MEDICAL CLUB The Para-Medical Club encourages members in finding out what health careers require and what they offer. It helps members decide wisely about health careers and interests. The girls work at the hospital on weekends as Candystripers. Their meetings are held every second and fourth Thursday of the month. This year they made Christmas favors for the trays of patients at the Bartow Memorial Hospital and the Polk General Hospital. They take part in Civic drives when asked. Some of the girls are pen pals to Muscular Dystrophy patients. They keep the first aid room at school and see that the linens are washed and the beds changed each day. Mr. Williams’ Physical Education boys carry the linens to the washing machines for them. The girls had fun decorating a float for the Homecoming parade. Kathy Mann and Sylvia Spence demonstrate the fine art of hospital bed-making. Many Para-Med members volunteer their services to help at the hospital. 76 FRONT ROW: Mary Andrews, Dorothy Baldwin, Patricia Brooks, Annie McCoy. Joyce Dollar, Beverly McClelland, Cindy Martin, Carolyn Banish, Pam Clark, Jean Whitten. Yvonne Cole, Celia Roden. ROW TWO: Pam Ansley, Brenda Clayton, Rhonda Murphy, Carolyn Helms, Jenny Thompson, Kathy Newman, Lee Ann Stidham, Joanne Coury, Mary Barr, Barbara Anderson, Mari- anne Swofford, Pegi Pipes, Ann Reynolds. ROW THREE: Wylinda McKennie, Valerie Griffin, Betty Ann McCraw, Mikie Waters, Joanne Bowden, Janice Price, Stephanie Stratton, Polly Sweet, Caren Hastings, Gail Groom, Susan Weldon, Linda Ray. ROW Celia Roden, Priscilla Roden, and Ellen Mann help at the nurses’ station at the Bartow Memorial Hospital. Sponsor, Mrs. Pearce; Director of Nurses, Mrs. Doris Lyle; Vice- President, Janice Price; Hospital Coordinator, Sylvia Spence; Treas- urer, Wylinda McKennie; President, Pam Clark; Secretary, Lynn Castleberry. FOUR: Connie Floyd, Carol Sowell, Mazie Smith, Carolyn Northern, Lynn Castleberry, Peggy Kehoe, Dawn Reeder, Marian Hamage, Kathy Mann, Sylvia Spence, Patty Weld. ROW FIVE: Joyce Whitten, Ellen Mann, Diane Washington, Kathy Heidel, Diane Gittings, Dorothy Gittings, Gena Clanton, Ellen Donahoe, Diane Ruster, Charlene Burnette, Vertressa Brooks. TOP ROW: Rosemary McIntosh, Mickey Brooks, Glenda Jackson, Deborah Frink, Gail Campbell, Sandy Couey, Priscilla Roden, Toni Davis, Lucy Vickers, Marianne Lawrence. Brenda Clayton and Lucy Vickers learn to use the microscope at the hospital. 77 SPANISH CLUB The Spanish Club membership is open to all Spanish students. Its purpose is to promote fel- lowship among its members and encourage them to speak Spanish. They have a Fiesta each year, held in a Spanish restaurant in Ybor City. SEATED: Sponsor, Mrs. Villanueva; STANDING: Treasurer, Linda Stevens; President, Lee Wilkinson; Secretary, Libby George; Vice-President, Steve Gibson. FRONT ROW: Carol Henry, Mike Caswall, Bill McMullen, Al- len Davies, Lee Wilkinson, Yvonne Cole, Roddy Luttrell, Gay Grimes, Libby George, Timmy Joyner. ROW TWO: Dorothy Baldwin, Wylinda McKennie, Pegi Pipes, Janice Price, Steve Gibson, Joanne Bowden, Chris Ostcr, Linda Summers, Doug VanOrsdale, Linda Stevens, Cindy Wynn. ROW THREE: Sabra Glass, Louise Hall, Becky Burke, Phala McArthur, Priscilla Roden, Ann McCoy, Kathy Lott, Susan Lang, Cathy Covington. ROW FOUR: Bertha Losh, Judy White, Denise Lastinger, Celia Roden, Debbie Henderson, Ann Wright, Bill Kautz. 78 FRONT ROW: Mike Franklin, Dexter Telleck, Peyton Hyslop, Robert Frink, Eric Clanton, Jimmy Peterson, Chris Pipes, Roddy Luttrell, David Waldrop, Joey Taylor, Paul Jones, Steve McGill, Larry Crum, Alfred Chiles, Champ Holland, Billy Ford. ROW TWO: Carroll Bell, Susan Haddock, Pati McCall, Yvonne Cole, Peggy Kehoe, Dorothy Gittings, Dawn Reeder, Barbara Ander- son, Wayne Bruce, Mikie Waters, Kenna Squires, Dan Robinson, Elise Howell, Lynda Harley, Mary Barr, Linda Smith. ROW THREE: Liz Richardson, Sandy Hultz, Sandy Couey, Holly Fletcher, Cathy Frankenburger, Donna Wilson, Sue Simkins, Glenna Parker, Colette Addair, Linda Stevens Gail Dees, Janet Hughes, Gay Grimes, Libby George, Cheryl Gibson, Debbie Oates, Karen Terrell. ROW FOUR: John Tillis, Leslie Blount, Bobbi Godfroy, Joy Hughes, Judy White, Glenn Gilchrist, Bill Boswell, Carolyn Helms, Dennis Ogle, Kathy Newman, Lynn Douberly, Tommy Richardson, Harry Chiles, Betty Gaskins, Steve Gibson. ROW FIVE: Joy Martin, Ellner Sellers, Nancy Sloan, Becky Turner, Gene Schupp, Ed Jarriel, Chuck Swartz, Jimmy Peacock, Melody Gray, Jeannie Scott, JoAnn Summers, Lee Ann Stidham, Debbie Jones, Jeannie Soeder. ROW SIX: Jean Wiggins, Beth Stone, Kathy Futch, Charlotte Swartz, David Adkison, Mike Revell, Randy Bryan, Jimmy Adkison, David White, Joe McLaulin, Joanne Coury, Ellen Smith, Ann Reynolds, Pcgi Pipes. TOP ROW: Donnice Walker, Alice Boatwright, John Burdin, Timmy Joyner, Lee Wilkinson, John Jones, Beverly Adkins, Yvonne Pannebaker, Linda Smith. SPIRIT CLUB “Go team! We want a touchdown! Get that rebound! Hit a homer! These are just a few among many enthusiastic cheers to victory, that the Spirit Club offers at our school games. Al- though Spirit Club was created just this year, through the eager willingness of the students to participate, and with the able leadership of Mr. Stephens, it is becoming one of the good clubs in Bartow High School. LEFT TO RIGHT: Secretary, Becky Turner; President, John Tillis; Sponsor, Mr. Stephens; Treasurer, Leslie Blount; Sergeant- at-arms, Chuck Swartz; Vice-President, Joey Taylor. 79 Spirit Club members “stash some trash” to keep B.H.S. clean. FRONT ROW: Peyton Hyslop, Eric Clanton, Jimmy Peterson, Chris Pipes, Roddy Luttrell, Joey Taylor, Cay Grimes, Kenna Squires, Cheryl Gibson, Alfred Chiles, Champ Holland, David Little. ROW TWO: Judy White, Leslie Blount, Holly Fletcher, Chuck Swartz, Cathy Frankcnburger, Donna Wilson, Susan Had- dock, Jimmy Peacock, Wayne Bruce, Mike Revell, Ronnie Cauthan. ROW THREE: Bill Ford, Steve Gibson, John Burdin, Timmy Joyner, Ed Jarriel, Lynn Douberly, Tommy Richardson, Betty Gaskins, Harry Chiles, Doug Allen, Ricky Wilson. ROW FOUR: Ann Reynolds, Joe McLaulin, Joanne Coury, Jeanne Soeder, Stephanie Stratton, Lee Wilkinson, Ellen Smith, Lee Ann Stidham, Debbie Jones, John Tillis, Dan Robinson, Rip Campbell. TOP ROW: Chris Oster, Betty McGraw, Randy Bryan, Doug DeNeve, Gus King, Mark Stanfill, David Hall, Roger Russell, Joanne Bowden. 80 “S” CLUB The purpose of the “S” Club is to promote sports events and to establish better sportsmanship among players and spectators at games. Membership consists of Varsity lettermen or two year Junior Varsity lettermen. An annual spring banquet is held to honor the mem- bers and award sports letters. For this event there is always a special speaker. Doug Allen and Ricky Wilson make plans. 81 FRONT ROW: Secretary, Mikic Waters; Vice-President, Chris Pipes; ROW TWO: President, Marianne Swofford; Sponsors, Mrs. Burt, and Miss Sisk. THESPIANS Thespians, with the able sponsorship of Miss Sisk and Mrs. Burke, is a dramatic organization at Bartow High School. Members who have gained 10 points by working 160 hours on a dramatic production and other Thespian proj- ects, qualify for national membership. Members learn all aspects of the stage such as: stage settings, lighting, make-up, costuming, produc- tion, as well as action. Thespian members—Dexter Telleck and David Waldrop. Carol Henry, Phala McArthur, and Buddy Lytch practice at practicing. FRONT ROW: Kathy Mann, Sylvia Spence, Jennifer Ford, Car- olyn Helms, Celia Roden, Marianne Swofford, JoAnn Summers, Yvonne Cole, Chris Pipes, Steve McGill, Joy Martin, David Waldrop. ROW TWO: John Bill Jones, Mike Fletcher, Champ Holland, Joey Taylor, Peyton Hyslop, Douglas Ard, Richard Bassett, Buddy Lytch, Roy Telleck. ROW THREE: Becky Burke, Phala McArthur, Carol Henry, Gretchen Hastings, Pegi Pipes, Nancy Losh, Chris Oster, Lee Ann Stidham, Donnicc Walker, Dexter Telleck, Larry Williams. ROW FOUR: Susan Finch, Susan Weldon, Ann McCoy, Priscilla Roden, Russell Barton, Kathy Lott, Toni Davis, Patti Warren, Nancy Kinsey, Melody Cray, Debbie Henderson, Brenda Clayton. ROW FIVE: La Donna Jones, Charlene Burnett, Dorothy Gittings, Donna Wilson, Cathy Frankenburger, Leslie Blount, Susan Haddock, Beverly Adkins. Mikie Waters. Pati McCall, Ann Reynolds. 83 The Yellow Jacket publishes a chronicle of the happenings at Bartow High School at least once a month. It is the aim of the staff and the sponsor to present to the student body a straight forward account of events as they hap- pen at school. Mrs. Belflower is the guiding light behind all the effort this takes. The staff is composed of second year Journalism students, with first year Journalism students acting as reporters. Mrs. Belflower keeps a close watch on David Little, Charlotte Swartz, and Jim Peacock. Jerome Wilson, Ruby Cunningham, and Deborah Webb sell the paper. 84 'The Gang” checks the paper for mistakes. FRONT ROW: Chris Oster, Lynn Dooley, Ruby Cunningham. Pegi Pipes, Sandy Couey, Mary Barr, Patricia Brooks, Linda Gib- bons, Shirley Ann Lee, Gloria Griffin. ROW TWO. Eleanor Odowski, Lareita Sjoblem, Colette Addair, Brenda Howard, Joyce Grace, Debbie Trowell, Artisha Threat, Deborah Webb, Luetricio Wearing, Jerome Wilson. ROW THREE: Buddy Lytch. Steve Griffin, Mike Furlong, Ronald Pritchard, Chris Pipes, Joy Martin, Torsha O'Neal, Raymond White. ROW FOUR: John Bill Jones, Alan Hutto, Steve McGill, David Hall. MISS ECHO 86 MISS DONNA WILSON COURT OF MISS ECHO MISS CHARLOTTE SWARTZ MISS CAY GRIMES MISS GAIL GRIFFIN MISS JOAN FLOYD MISS LYNN DOUBERLY FFA SWEETHEART WILLIAM CAMPBELL CHARLES SWARTZ JOHN TILLIS KING SUMMERLIN-GREGORY SANDERS KING SUMMERLIN AND HIS COURT LEE WILKINSON 89 HOMECOMING Homecoming is one of the biggest events of the school year. The week before Home- coming is called Spirit Week—a week of activi- ties that include Roaring 20’s Day, Kid’s Day, and Dress-Up Day. Thursday night before the big game, the Anchor Club won the prize for the best skit staged at the pep rally. The Sen- ior Class was presented the Spirit Trophy for showing the most spirit. After the pep rally a large bonfire drew a huge crowd. On Friday the annual Homecoming parade was a howling, if somewhat wet, success. The game with Mul- berry was won by Bartow, and the dance after the game ended the week’s activities. During the halftime at the game, Elizabeth Richardson was crowned Homecoming Queen by last years Queen, Miss Yvonne Sutton. HOMECOMING QUEEN—Miss Elizabeth Richardson Kathy Frankcnburgcr escorted by Joe McLaulin. Elizabeth Rich- ardson escorted by Timmy Birge. � 0 Iris Hollingsworth escorted by Jimmy Peterson. Cheryl Gibson escorted by Lee Wilkinson. Donna Wilson escorted by Joey Taylor. Michlyn Waters escorted by Woodrow Marsh. Charlotte Swartz escorted by Roddy Luttrcll. Gay Grimes escorted by Gus King. CALENDAR GIRL JANUARY—Charlotte Swartz FEBRUARY—Cheryl Gibson MAY—Elizabeth Richardson COVER GIRL—Donna Wilson MARCH—Gail Griffin APRIL—Pati McCall SEPTEMBER—Bobbi Godfrey NOVEMBER—Susan Haddock JUNE—Gay Grimes JULY—Cathy Frankenburger OCTOBER—Sharon Longworth DECEMBER—Doris Brown AUGUST—Vera Stephens Who? Me? 93 F.F.A. SWEETHEART. KNEELING: Gay Grimes, Cheryl Gibson, Colette Addair. STANDING: Lisa Duke, Leslie Blount, Loette Joyner, Mikie Waters, Kathy Newman. KING SUMMERLIN. KNEELING: Timmy Birge, Larry Crum, Greg Sanders, Chris Pipes, Timmy Joyner, Lee Wilkinson, Walt Gordon. STANDING: Eric Clanton, Alfred Chiles, David Waldrop, Chuck Swartz, Roddy Luttrell, Peyton Hyslop, David Little. MISS ECHO. FRONT ROW: Joan Floyd, Iris Hollingsworth, Pati McCall, Liz Richardson, Mikie Waters, Gay Grimes. ROW TWO: Yvonne Cole, Leslie Blount. Susan Haddock, Beverly Adkins, Libby George, Gail Decs. TOP ROW: Charlotte Swartz, Cathy Frankenburgcr, Donna Wilson, Dor- othy Gittings, Gail Griffin, Lucy Clements, Loette Joyner. 94 HOMECOMING. FRONT ROW: Fidelia Tucker. Liz Richardson, Pati McCall, Iris Hollingsworth, Mikie Waters, Gay Grimes, Cheryl Gibson. ROW TWO: Celia Roden, Sally Harris, Yvonne Cole, Cathy Frankenburgcr, Donna Wilson, Libby George, Karen Terrell. TOP ROW: Valeric Griffin, Charlotte Swartz, Loette Joyner, Beverly Adkins, Leslie Blount, Gail Griffin. ■ CALENDAR GIRL. FRONT ROW: Vera Stevens, Fi- delia Tucker, Leslie Blount, Donna Wilson. Cathy Frankenburgcr, Libby George, Gay Grimes, Cheryl Gibson. ROW TWO: Carole Mathews, Doris Brown, Beverly Adkins, Susan Haddock, Pati McCall, Yvonne Cole, Liz Richardson, Janie Palmer. TOP ROW: Dor- othea Demps, Valeric Griffin, Charlotte Swartz, Bobbi Godfroy, Loette Joyner, Dorothy Gittings, Gail Griffin. FOOTBALL Strengthened by the consolidation move- ment, the Bartow High School football team looked forward to a fine season. The season had a fast start as Bartow racked up four vic- tories in its first five games, including a 40-28 Homecoming thriller over Mulberry. With fate being what it is, the Jackets lost the next three in a row to Lakeland, Lake Wales, and Auburn- dale, shattering all hopes for the Conference and District titles. The Jackets rebounded to defeat a recovering Wauchula Hardee team 12-8, before almost upsetting the powerful Kathleen Red Devils 20-21, Bartow playing their best game of the year. As the season ended, Bartow had evened its record to 5-5 and finished in a fourth place tie in the con- ference. Head-coach Jack Yearwood, aided by Assist- ant coaches Ralph Anthony and J. J. Corbett, kept the team in great physical condition and high spirits. The success of this team was due largely to fewer injuries, team depth, a lot of spirit, and overall effort. Willie Mathis knows that a receiver should never take his eye off the ball. Wayne Bruce warms up for the Auburndale game. The Bartow bench is not a delightful place to be. 98 A little refreshment during the game keeps you going. Rip Campbell couldn't find the handle to this Bruce pass in the Wauchula game. 99 Fullback Tommy Pierce, goes through the Dade City line for good yardage. FOOTBALL 9 3% Football Coaches: KNEELING: Jack Yearwood—Head Coach, Jim Murphy—Assistant. TOP HOW: Assistant Coaches—Ralph Anthony, Jim Williams, and J.J. Corbett. VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM: FRONT ROW: Charles Wright, Robert Speight, Rip Campbell, Randy Harrison, Mascot; Rocky Yearwood, Dale Martin, Thcrman Northern, Albert Wardell, Tom Mikell, Toma McCaskiU, Ron Merriwether. ROW TWO: Mascot; Mike Yearwood, Ricky Wilson, Lyle Bulman, Tom Pierce, Greg Buck, Steve Mitchell, D’Wayne Cameron, Richard Richardson, Jimmy Speight, Willie Mathis, James Hinson, Mascot; George Hamer. ROW THREE: Trainer; George Williams, Mike Rcvell, Ronnie Cauthan, Jimmy Peacock, Randy Bryan, Leonard Oliver, Fred Evans, Andrew Burton. Freddie Nichols, Trainer; George Burnett. TOP ROW': Alfred Chiles, Joe Bonney, Harry Chiles, Roger Russell, Walt Gordon, Chuck Swartz, Wayne Bruce, Doug Allen, Woody Harris, Robert Myrick, Greg Sanders. 100 A tense moment for all during the Auburndalc game. SCOREBOARD Bartow 19 Sept. 19 Sebring 16 Bartow 25 Sept. 26 Haines City 0 Bartow 35 Oct. 3 Dade City 9 Bartow 0 Oct. 10 Plant City 21 Bartow 40 Oct. 17 Mulberry 28 Bartow 6 Oct. 24 Lakeland 21 Bartow 22 Oct. 31 Lake Wales 25 Bartow 0 Nov. 7 Aubumdale 8 Bartow 12 Nov. 14 Wauchula 8 Bartow 20 Nov. 21 Kathleen 21 Leonard Oliver is about to put the stop to an Aubumdale player. FOOTBALL The Fans really root it up for the Jackets at home games. 102 Happiness is having Coach Williams and Coach Murphy as Junior-Varsity Coaches. JUNIOR VARSITY SCOREBOARD Bartow 6 Oct. 2 Wauchula 13 The Junior Varsity football team under the direction of Coach Williams and Coach Murphy, Bartow 20 Oct. 9 Plant City 19 showed a lot of promise as they improved on last year’s record. Teamwork proved to be the Bartow 42 Oct. 16 Dade City 0 margin of success for the team. A lot of good talent from this squad will be expected to move Bartow 16 Oct. 23 Kathleen 20 to the Varsity next fall. Bartow 24 Oct. 30 Haines City 0 Defensively, the J. V. team was very stingy, recording three shutouts, while on offense they Bartow 6 Nov. 6 Winter Haven 20 averaged about three touchdowns a game. Bartow 22 Nov. 13 Aubumdale 0 JUNIOR-VARSITY SQUAD: FRONT ROW: Mike English, Bill Orr, Ralph Pickard, Cleophus Thomas. Dale Kirby, Chuck Willi- ford, Gary Wilkes, Earley Wilson, Ivy Mathis. ROW TWO: Robert Nason, Billy Smothers, Joe Ellis, Kenneth Noble, Roger Carroll, Linwood Smith, Dwayne Jenkins, Lewis Burgess, Steve Mitchell. TOP ROW: Neil Glisson, Ralph Wolfe. Bowden Hunt, John Hill, Jimmy Bohannon. Edward Broome, Verbon Stephens, Tony Hudson. 103 Carver Young drives in for a lay-up as Freddie Nichols BASKETBALL The 1969-70 Bartow Yellow Jacket Basketball team was blessed with a wealth of talent from phased-out Union Academy. Coach Foote in- herits four of the five starters that went into the state playoffs last year and he expects no less from them this season. The Jackets won their opener against Kissim- mee, but suffered a crushing defeat from Lake Wales. Bartow pulled together to win the Holi- day Basketball Tournament in Lakeland, defeat- ing Haines City, Sante Fe, and old time rival Mulberry. Since their one loss, the Jackets have put together a nine game winning streak before losing to an underrated Lakeland Sante Fe team. In their tight Southwest Florida Conference race, the Jackets defeated Plant City 67-57 prior to downing Lake Wales in overtime 80-72. In re- match games, Leesburg and Plant City handed the Jacket cagers losses three and four. Big Howard Brown goes up for two points against Auburndale. 104 and Walker Lyle find rebounding position. Howard Brown shows his great strength as he pulls down another rebound. Lyle, Freddie Nichols, Ronald Coleman, Greg Sanders, and Coach Lowell Foote. 105 VARSITY TEAM: KNEELING: Carver Young, Albert Wardell, Kenny Hill, Howard Brown, Woody Marsh, Fred Evans, William Davis. STANDING: DWayne Cameron, Richard Dukes, Walker The fans indicate another two points for Bartow. BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD Bartow 72 Kissimmee 62 Bartow 59 Lake Wales 75 Bartow 75 Haines City 63 Bartow 75 Sante Fe 54 Bartow 70 Mulberry .50 Bartow 58 Auburndale 51 Bartow 83 Kathleen 74 Bartow 75 Leesburg 53 Bartow 72 Dade City 45 Bartow 74 Haines City 68 Bartow 62 Wauchula 56 Bartow 43 Sante Fe 58 Bartow 67 Plant City 57 Bartow 80 Lake Wales 72 Bartow 76 Aubumdale 59 Bartow 91 Kathleen 69 Bartow 68 Leesburg 73 Bartow 44 Plant City .54 Bartow 104 Haines City 45 Bartow 73 Sante Fe 70 Bartow 72 Dade City 46 Bartow 72 Wauchula 62 106 William Davis frowns whenever he makes a mistake. Carver Young is a fine dribbler, playmaker, and shooter. Bartow regrouped to win its four remaining games and wound up 18-4 for the season. Coach Foote was well pleased with the per- formance of his cagers this season. Although Bartow didn’t capture the conference crown, we had a very successful season and are expected to go a long way in the state playoffs. Freddie Nichols is a most reliable substitute. Coach Foote uses a time-out to talk over strategy with his starting Kenny Hill is the team’s playmaker five. 107 '7 Walker Lyle is a returning letter- man from last year’s team. SENIORS: KNEELING: William Davis, Greg Sanders, Woocty Marsh. STAND- ING: Carver Young, Walker Lyle, D’Wayne Cameron, Fred Evans. JUNIOR VARSITY RASKETBALL The Bartow High School Junior Varsity Bas- ketball team, coached by Mr. Jerry Neely, had a 10-9 record for the season. This has been a successful season even though tlie team was plagued by a 6 game losing streak in mid-season. These players are expected to be in good form for possible varsity material next year. SCOREBOARD Bartow 43 Kissimmee 22 Bartow 46 Lake Wales 59 Bartow 53 Aubumdale 50 Bartow .54 Kathleen 50 Bartow 51 Leesburg 45 Bartow 62 Dade City 40 Bartow 50 Haines City 76 Bartow 50 Wauchula 41 Bartow 48 Sante Fe 58 Bartow 52 Plant City 67 Bartow 27 Lake Wales 32 Bartow 54 Aubumdale 56 Bartow 77 Kathleen 66 Bartow 35 Leesburg 54 Bartow 60 Plant City 62 Bartow 45 Haines City 68 Bartow 53 Sante Fe 47 Bartow 71 Dade City 39 Bartow 71 Wauchula 39 Steve Mitchell looks back for the ball on a fast break. KNEELING: Stanley Williams, Manager; Robert Myrick, Alan Davies, Jerome Wilson, Chuck Williford Robert Stenger, Steve Mitchell, Zack Ansley, Manager. STANDING: Coach Jerry Neely, Herbert Cum- mings, Wilbur Wilson, Carl Miller, Carlton Richardson, Mike Caswall, Henry Richardson. 109 TRACK Jerrold Whitt scores at high jump. “Runners to your mark! Set! Go!” And so be- gins another record setting race for the Class A Champions of Bartow High School, who ranked number one in the Florida State Track and Field Championship last spring. Even with seven re- turning lettermen, being the defending champion is never an easy job. Bartow High’s track men however, are proving themselves to be well ca- pable in handling the task. The relay team got under way in fine style with the help of Randy Bryan, a returning mem- ber of last year’s record setting team. Speaking of records, Bartow’s Reggie Floyd broke the state pole vault record last year by clearing 13'-6 in the finals. With a team full of new members who are looking to their own records this year, and aided by the fine coaching of Mr. Dwayne Peacock, Mr. J. J. Corbett, and Mr. James Murphy, we hope to have another championship team. Aw come on. You know we can't reach it from up here. 110 State champ, Reggie Floyd shows his style in the pole vault. I tell you guys, I won that race by nearly a mile. FRONT ROW: Alfred Chiles, Dan Robinson, Roger Russell, Walt Gordon, Randy Bryan, Doug DeNeve, Jerrold Whitt, Willie Mathis. ROW TWO: D’Wayne Cameron, Chuck Williford, Roddy Prevatt, Greg Buck, Pete Lynes, Mike DeNeve, George Wil- liams, Bill Orr. ROW THREE: Verbon Stevens, Elijah Armstrong, Carver Young, Leonard Oliver, Greg Sanders, Fred Evans, Bob Lynch, Alan Davies. ROW FOUR: Stanley Williams, Jimmy Speight, Wilbur Wilson, Reggie Floyd, James Hall. Ronald Merriwether, George McCloud, Gus King. ROW FIVE: Howard Brown, Ralph Moore, Casey Fletcher, Wade Satterfield, Mark Stanfield, Bobby White, Charles Wright, Freddie Nichols, Peyton Hyslop. TOP ROW: Coaches: J. J. Corbett, James Murphy, Dwayne Peacock. “Ooh! This altitude's rough!” says Leonard Oliver. in SWIMMING Rip Campbell, 6th in state in diving, surveys his injured toe. Seniors check the water temperature. Br-r-r-r! LEFT TO RIGHT: Ann Reynolds, Mikie Waters, Sandra Hults, Bonnie Whidden, Bertha Losh, Ian Hunter, Stephanie Stratton, Jeanne Soeder, Jeannie Scott, Ellen Smith, Janice Price, Bobbi Godfroy, Leslie Blount, Ceorjan Hamer, Lee Ann Stidham, Deb- bie Jones, Mary Howell, Cynthia Pittas, Paula Johnston, Anne Renfroe. 112 Getting ready for the big splash! Co-captains Champ Holland and Bobbi Godfrey. You might say that Bartow’s swimming team is “all” wet this year, but isn’t that the way a really great team should be? Complications, like cold weather and a leaky pool kept our swimmers waiting on the bench for a late February start. Staying dry didn’t dampen the team’s spirit however, so they were off with a splash when the first gun was fired! Veteran team members joined with a fresh group of starters this year and with combined efforts and Coach Gilkerson’s coaching, brought another fine year of swimming to Bartow. Coach Skip Gilkerson 113 KNEEUNG: i rry NViHiams Kim Pickett, Bill McMullen, John Tillis, Joey Taylor. ROW TWO LawsonDlCk P°St’ Denn,s °gle Gary Jackson. Bill Boswell, Lee Wilkinson, Assistant Coach Butch Returning letterman, Lee Wilkinson. Bill Boswell and Joey Taylor congratulate each other on a fine match. 114 TENNIS Coaching the tennis teams this year are Miss Maureen Crum, and Mr. Dick Post who is as- sisted by Butch Lawson. Both teams are blessed with returning lettermen. For the girls’ team: Chris Oster, Holly Fletcher, Loette Joyner, Gay Grimes; for the boys’ team: Joey Taylor, Lee Wilkinson, and John Tillis. Both teams have identical 2-2 records and both expect trouble from Lake Wales for the conference championship. Last year, the girls’ team won the conference title and went unde- feated. Miss Crum gives Janet Hughes pointers on holding her racket. KNEELING: Loette Joyner, Joanne Bowden, Gay Grimes, Chris Oster. ROW TWO: Holly Flet- cher, Ann McCoy, Janet Hughes, Carol Henry, Faye Douglas. 115 Seniors, Dale Martin, Tim Joyner, Ed Jarriel, Roddy Luttrell and Wayne Brace, talk over strategy. Rod Luttrell tags Tim Joyner out at third base. Charlie Pierce caught in a run-down between Mike English and Danny Roper. FRONT ROW: Charlie Pierce, Gene Weldon, Mike English, Joe Ellis, Bruce Horn. ROW TWO: Ronnie Cauthan, Robert Stenger, Danny Roper, Loy Conner, Dale Martin, Tim Joyner. TOP ROW: Tom Pierce, Rod Luttrell, Coach Big” Jim Williams, Ed Jarriel, Wayne Brace, Harry Chiles. 116 BASEBALL The Bartow Baseball Team finished second in the conference last year. This year, both Coach and players have high hopes of finishing first. There are seven returning lcttermen, and with good pitching to carry us, plus four start- ing sophomores who are outstanding, the future looks bright. The one dark spot is Tommy Pierce who suffered a shoulder separation playing bas- ketball in his own back yard. Ed Jarriel bunts one while Robert Stenger waits hopefully. Gus King and Rod Luttrcll along with Kathleen runner, set the pace. CROSS-COUNTRY Coming into its second year, the Bartow Cross-Country team was stacked with experi- ence. With Gus King, Rod Lutrell, and Doug DeNeve returning, and Charles Moore running —whenever he wasn’t sick—the team did an excellent job. Although they were small in num- ber, the team managed an 8-10 record, won the District Meet, and finished eighth in the State Meet. The scoring in Cross-Country is different from that of other competitive sports. The lowest team score wins the meet, the second lowest, second place, and so on. Doug DeNeve, a Senior, was a consistent performer. Cross-Country runners start on a grassy course from a standing position and run on a grassy course. Gus King, the team’s best runner, is all alone as he nears the end of another race. SCOREBOARD Bartow 48 Lakeland 15 Bartow 56 Robinson 35 Brandon 49 Tampa Catholic 86 Bartow 33 Winter Haven 24 Bartow 26 Tampa Catholic 30 Bartow 34 Plant City 23 Bartow 38 Lakeland 19 Bartow 91 Brandon 42 Winter Haven 55 Port Charlotte 71 Kathleen 114 Hillsborough 123 Bartow 29 Winter Haven 35 Kathleen 60 Bartow 41 Winter Haven 35 Kathleen 63 Auburndale 89 CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM. KNEELING: Casey Fletcher, Doug DeNeve, Roddy Luttrell, Gus King. STANDING: Mike DeNeve, Mike Caswall, Bob Lynch, Coach Neely. 119 KNEELING: Gene Greenawalt, Steve Gibson, Chipper Strickland. STANDING: Jim Peterson, Joe McLau- lin, and Coach Foote. Fore! A word of warning in golf—and a word of warning to all the area golf teams that Bar- tow’s out to club ’em. The Jackets already own a 6-0 record this sea- son and it’s no surprise, as they’ve won the SWFC title for two of the past three years. Coach Foote is looking for a great season as always, with all the scores well under par. Chipper Strickland: I know it’s in here somewhere. Now if I could just hold this thing steady,” moans Jim Peterson. CLASSES SOPHOMORES Adams, Thomas Adkison, Catherine Adldson, Patricia Allen, Judith Anderson, Tommie Ansley, Zachary Armstrong, Joanne Armstrong, Joel Armstrong, Johnny Armstrong, Peggy Arrington, Roger Aycock, Michael Aycock, Dian Ayers, Susan Marie Baione, Paula Baldwin, Julius Barber, Sharon Barnes, Jean Barnes, Peggy Barrow, Terri Barton, Russell Banish, Carolvn Bass, Eddie Belcher, Elaine SOPHOMORES The Sophomore year is one that begins timidly—a year for students to find themselves, find their place in a school system new to them. Sophomores are mainly concerned with getting a start academically. There are occasions that belong to them alone, such as “Twirp Week” when the girls ask the boys for dates and carry their books to class. The week ends with a bang- up dance with a real band. The Sophomore class sponsor, Mrs. Reese, is their “Den Mother.” 122 President, Bill McMullen; Vice-President, Chuck Williford; Secretary, Cretchen Hastings; Treasurer, Malinda Creear; Sponsor, Mrs. Reese. Phys. Ed. has its trying moments for Jenny Singletary. Belflower, George Bell, Janet Bennett, Willis Berry, Pamela Biggs, Bradford Biggs, Freddie Birge, Peggy Bivens, Loretta Blair, Thomas Blanchard, Rosita Blount, William Bohannon, James Bonney, Jonathan Boston, Carlton Braman, Marcia Brooks, John Brooks, Mickey Broome, Edward Brown, Charlie Brown, Elaine Bruner, Janice 123 SOPHOMORES Buck, Gregory Bunn, Barbara Burgess, Louis Burke, Rebecca Burns, Augustus Byrd, Karmen Byrd, Spencer Cain, Neal Caraker, James Carr, John Carroll, Brenda Carroll, Pamela Carroll, Roger Carroll, Sharon Carter, Diane Carter, Stephen Casey, Susannah Castleberry, Patricia Caswall, Michael Chancey, Carol Chancey, Dow Chestnut, Janice Clark, Samuel Clark, Michael Clayton, Brenda Cochran. Deborah Collins, Inez Colling Melinda Collins, Jane Colson, Regina Connell, Blake Conner, Loy Corbett, Timothy Covington, Cathy Cowart, Oneta Cromartie, David Croom, Gail Cummings, Herbert Cunningham, Ruby Curtis, Gail Daniels, Velenaia Darby, Gail 124 Daughtry, Juanita Daughtry, Rachael Davies, Allen Davis, Kenneth Davis, Toni Davis, Yvonne Day, Gary Delph, Richard DeNeve, Michael de Reus, Adrian Diaz, Fermin Dollar, Joyce Brian Varner makes Elaine Belcher carry her own books to class. Doss, Pamela Douglas, Faye Downing, Pnyllis Draughon, Kathy Drawdy, Charles Driggers, David Dukes, Richard Eckert, Donna Edwards, Linda Edwards, Shirley Ellis, Joey English, Michael 125 Study hard, Cathy Covington. Trellis Williams is intent on her next class. Erving, John Evans, Larry Fawcett, Thomas Fletcher, Casey Floyd, Connie Floyd, Raymond Floyd, V ictoria Forsett, Marsa Foster, Gloria Franks, Phillip Frink, Deborah Fry, Kimberly Gable, Dean Gaborik, Jerry Gaborik, Lester Garrett, Lynn Gassett, Kelly Geiger, Franklin Gibson, Vivian Giles, William Gillooley, Anthony Gittings, Diane Glisson, Neal Goodrick, Louella «26 Grace, Thomas Greear, Malinda Green, Jeanette Greenawalt, Eugene Griffin, Lisa Gunter, Thomas Guthrie, Suzanne Hadden, Eddie Hall, Kenneth Hall, Louise Hall, Jerome Hamer, Geoijan Hardeman, Debra Hardy, Cecil Harper, Lynne Harris, Lloyd Harrison, Glenn Harrison, Hugh Harrison, Randall Harvey, Lizzie Mae Hastings, Gretchen Hay good, Deborah Heidel, Kathryn Helms, Anita Henderson, Robert Hendley, Patricia Henry, Carol Herrington, Sandra Heirs, Cherry Hill, Imogene Hill, John Hill, Kenneth Hinson, Leon Holland, Ronald Holloway, Tony Horn, Bruce Hosey, Teresa Howell, Mary Hudson, Tony Hudson, LaFerne Hunt, Bowden Hunt, David 127 SOPHOMORES Hunter, Janice Hutto, Gene Jackson, Glenda Jackson, Sylvia Jarriel, Peggy Jenkins, Dwane Johnson, Clyde 1 ohnson, lames Johnson, Thomas Johnston, Paula Jones, Emanuel Jones, Virginia Judah, Samuel Kelley, James Kelly, Beverly Kemp, Claudia Kerby, Dale Kindle, Ozell King, Beverly King, Karen King, Mark King, Mary Kinsey, Nancy Kirkland, Denise Kirkland, Gerald Knies, Larry Knight, Deborah Kusicko, Tim Landes, Karen Lang, Ronald Lang, Susan Lawrence, Karen Lee, Theresa Lewis, Glen Lewis, Lynda Lewis, Sharon Lightsey, Gary Little, George 128 Sara Jane Wilson- Lively, Russell Locklear, Carlane Locklear, Freddie Long, Thomas Losh, Bertha Losh, Keith Lott, Kathrvn Lowe, Linaa Lowery, Gaston Lowery, Jane Limn, Glenda Lunn, Rhonda -a “Laugh-In” natural. Lynch, Robert McArthur, Charles McArthur, Phala McCall, Michael McCall. Zonda McClelland, Beverly McCoy, Annie McDaniel, Marilyn McDaniel, Marlene McDonald, Brent McIntosh, Rosemary McMullen, William Mason, Rickev Masters, Marlene Mathis, Ivy Meecham, Thomas Mears, Carl Mee, Patricia 129 Jimmy Williams and Anne Renfroe are enjoying freedom from class. Merritt, Dolores Mikell, Thomas Miller, Carl Miller, Michael Mitchell, Stephen Mitchell, Maria Mizell, Diane Mooney ham, Faye Mooney'ham, Kaye Moore, Deborah Moore, Linda Motes, Thomas Munroe, Earl Murphy, Bonnie Music, Rita Nason, Robert Nelson, Charles Newmans, Marilyn Nichols, Freddie Nichols, Paula O’Bryan, Shirley O’Neal, Theodore Orr, William Outlaw, Andrew Palmer, Randall Patterson, Jacqueline Peacock. Constance Perdue, Pamela Peters, Gloria Peterson, Michael 130 SOPHOMORES Pickard, Ralph Pickett, Kim Pittas. Cynthia Powell, Suzanne Prevatt, Patrick Prevatt, Rodney Radford. Sylvia Rake, Albin Randall, Steven Raulerson, Cavle Ray, Linda Ray, Ralph Renfroe, Anne Rewis, Edward Rewis, Gloria Rick, Kathryn Richardson, Carlton Richardson, Henry Riley, Marsha Rivers, Jacqueline Robinson, Ethel Robinson, Jewel Robinson, Michael Roden, Priscilla Roper, Janet Rosado, Lianne Rose, Andreij Rose, Marilyn Ross, James Runnels, Linda Russell, Cynthia Russ, Robert Sands, Wanda Satterfield, Wade Scott, Larry Scott, Rosa Scott, Shir Ian Seay, Alan Sessions, James Sexton, Scott Sheffield. Ginny Sheffield, Henry 131 SOPHOMORES Sherwood, Jeanne Showers, La Verne Singletarv, Jenny Smith, tandace Smith, Emory Smith, Janet Smith, L.M. Smith, Linwood Smith, Marcia Smith, Nellie Smith, Rhonda Smith, Rodney Good old Brain exercise.' Smith, Vivian Smith, Wanda Smothers, Billy Ray Snell, Allen Snow, Deborah Sowell, Carol Sowell, Linda Spears, Howard Stanton, Roberta Starling, Ralph Stenger, Michael Stenger, Robert 132 Stephens, Johnny Stephens, Sherman Stephens, Vera Stephens, Verbon Stewart, Eugene Stewart, Gail Stone, James Stone, Linda Sullivan, James Sullivan, John Taylor, Clinton Taylor, Frankie Telford, William Tel leek, Roy Tharp, Denise Thomas, Cleophus Thomas, James Thomas, Shauree Trent, Cindy Trowell, George Trupiano, Anthony Tucker, David Turner, Rickie Tyre, Judy Tyson, Debra Tyson, Sandra Varner, Brian Vickers, Lucy Voigt, Evelyn Walker, Michael Wallace, Ricky Ward, Robert Warren, Patricia Waters, Barbara Watson, Patricia Wearing, Joseph Wearing, Vernendell Weeks, Steven Weeks, Robert Weldon, Susan Weldon, Thomas Whatley, Dianne 133 SOPHOMORES Whitaker, Barbara Whitaker, Linda Whitaker, Ray White, Robert Whitehurst, Deborah Wiggins, Michael Wilkes, Gary Williams, Cassandra Williams, James Williams, Larry Williams, Maureen Williams, Paula Williams, Trellis Williamson, Michael Williford, Charlie Willis, John Willis, Robert Wilson, Earley Wilson, Sara Wilson, Stephen Wilson, Wilbur Wise. Debra Wojteczko, Carolyn Wolfe, Ralph Womble, Cheryl Womble, Deborah Woodard, Diane Woods, Terrence Wright, Kathy Yarberry, Cathy Guess who? It's Louise Hall and Malinda Greear. SOPHOMORES NOT PICTURED Bivens, Harold Brooks, Vertressa Cobb, Shelia Ethington, Dennis Green, C.W. Harbin, Virginia Hunter, James Hayes, Stuart Landres, Roy Lewis, Richard Lewis, Shelia Lock, Steven Marley, Scott Mikell, Gregory Ray, Carla Ray, Carlane Rentz, Leon Whitman, Cathy Wyatt, Darrell 134 JUNIORS The Junior year is one of hard work and fun. The Juniors make money through magazine sales to finance the Junior-Senior Prom. The theme is a deep, dark secret—or is supposed to be. Many hours of labor go into the decoration of the Civic Center. Every year the prom must surpass the one of the year before, and usually does. Mrs. Jackson, as head sponsor, leads the Juniors enthusiastically and gently through this exciting year, a year full of anticipation of the year to follow. Secretary, Lynn Douberly: President, Doug Van Orsdale; Sponsor, Mrs. Jack- son; Treasurer, Dennis Ogle; Vice-President, Glenn Gilchrist. Addair, Colette Adkison, David Adkison, James Agnew, Leon Albritton, Herbert Albritton, William Allbritton, Derrell Allen, Gordon Anderson, Carolyn Anderson, Elvin Ard, Douglas Arnold, Deloris Bassett, Richard Bates, Dorithea Begley, Debra Befilower, Elspeth Bennett, Charles Bergquist, Janet Berry, Myzonia Bobbitt, Lotta Kay 135 JUNIORS Boiyard, Anthony Boswell, William Bowden, Joanne Bowen, David Bragg, John Braswell, Gary Brown, Doris Brown, Howard Brown, Paula Bryan, Paul Bryan, Philip Bulman, Henry Burnett, Charles Burton, Andrew Carter, Salathiel Casev, Richard Castleberry, Lynn Castleberry, Marilyn Cauthan, Ronald Chiles, Harry Chunn, Alma Clanton, Cena Clark, Pamela Clem, Martha Coleman, Ronald Collins, Claude Collins, Ruth Collins, Thomas Cook, Robert Cooper, Keith 136 Kenna Squires sheds light on the subject. Cope, Michael Cornwell, James Coury, Joanne Curtis, Reginald Davidson, Pat Dawes, Joseph Dease, Michael Denson, Sylvia Dieffenwierth, Paul Donahoe, Ellen Donahue, William Dooley, Lynn Douberly, Lynn Douglas, Bill Duke, Gwendolyn 137 JUNIORS Duke, Ronald Duncan, Lynda Duncan, LoLee Earl, Reggie Edmonds, Pamela Edwards, Charlotte Ellison, Nicholas Erwin, Susan Evans, Deborah Evans, Doris Fansler, Janie Finch, Susan Fletcher, Michael Flowers, Roane Folds, Kathy Ford, Billy Forsett, Vernon Frisbie, Henry Lotta Kay and Steve Wilson enjoy the sunshine. 138 It's chow time for Diane Wiggins. Furlong, Michael Garrett, Woodrow Gaskins, Elizabeth Gibbs, David Gibson, Edward Gibson, Steven Gilchrist, Glenn Glass, Sabra Godwin. Montv Goodrick, Paula Grav, Melody Griftin, Stephen Grimes, Hubert Hall, David Hall, Laura Hamilton, James Hamm, Rodney Hanshaw, Rebecca Harley, Lynda Harris, Sod Harris, Vicki Harris, Woodrow JUNIORS Hastings, Caren Helms, Carolyn Helmuth, Sue Henderson, Deborah Henderson, Lonnie Herrington, James Hill, Pauline Hinson, Altamese Hogg, Mary Hollingsworth, Alfred Holton, Mary Howard, Edward Howell, Elise Hughes, Joy Hutto, Alan Irving, Jerome Jackson, Gary Jennings, Gwendolyn UO Jennings, Jacqueline Jones, Bobby Jones, Deborah Ann Jones, Deborah Kaye Jones, Gwenette Kautz, William Keepler, Bennie Keepler, Eula Mae Kelly, Cynthia King, Rita Kirkland, Stanley Lane, Marjorie Langford, Ginger Lastinger, Denise Lawrence, Marian Leonard, Joel Lipoert, Alicia Locice, Deborah Locke, Lorna Longworth, Sharon Lynn Dooley and Janice Price cerebrating. (Look that up in your Funk and Wagnells.) JUNIORS Losh, Nancy Losh, William Love, Claudette Luster, Jerry Lynes, James Lytch, William McCaskill, Toma McGowan, Marianne Mann, Kathleen Martin, Cheryl Martin, Kathy Mason, Claude Mathews, Randall Medders, Diann Meier, Robin Mensing, Carv Merritt, Charles Merriwether, Ronald Miller, John Mincey, Nancy Mitchell, Stepnen Mooneyham, Steven Moore, Chervl Moore, Ralpf) Morris, Cecelia Morris, Esther Morrison, Sidney Mosely, Tommie Mott, Janice Murphy, Rhonda 142 Myrick, Robert Nemeth, Margaret Newman, William Newman, Kathy Norman, Michael Northern, Therman Odowski, Eleanor Ogle, Dennis O Neal, Torsha Oster, Christine Palmer, Theresa Overstreet, Edward Patterson, Karen Owens, Leila Pearce, Bruce U3 School doings in the news captivates Torsha O’Neal. JUNIORS Pearson, Maranda Peterson, Lynn Pierce, Thomas Perkins, Steven Pierce, Charles Pipes, Margaret Pamela Edmonds renews her ideas of the Constitution. Robinson, Daniel Robinson, Jackie Roper, Daniel Ruster, Diane Salley, Marcey Sammons, Vicki Sanders, Earlie Scott, Jeanne Nelson Singletary and Gary Jackson doing their thing. Scranton, Richard Seay, James Sellers, Jan Sellers, Cindy Sheffield, Richard Singletary, Nelson Smith, Bonnie Smith, Jimmy Smith, Lynda Smith, Mary Sue JUNIORS Smith, Ellen Soeder, Jeanne Speight, Jimmy Speights, Robert Spence, Sylvia Squires, Kenna Starling, Leonard Stephens, Herman Stidham, Lee Ann Stokes, Debra Stone, Gail Stratton, Stephanie Straughn, George Strickland, Emmett Clint Wright and friend whoop it up at the football % '•v A S' M Sturgill, Dennis Sullivant, Elizabeth Summers, Jo Ann game. Late-comers Cornelius Lott, Karen Poslusny, Ramona DeLeon, and Anganetta King. Summers, Linda Sweet, Polly SwofTord, Marianne Taylor, Raymond Terry, Laura Thomas, Cary Thompson, Karen Thompson, Tony Thompson, Virginia Threatt, Artisha Tiest, Brenda Tillery, David 147 JUNIORS Trowell, Deborah Tugerson, Joseph Turner, Janet Tyre, Dwight Tyson, Colon Unrue, Joseph Van Orsdale, Douglas Walker, Janice Ward, Faye Warren, Sue Washington, Diane Watson, Berthenia Wearing, Luetricia Weldon, Lawrence Wells, Dan Wells, Kathy West, Kenneth Wheeler, Donald Whidden, Bonnie White, Emory Joanne Bowden stars at the powder-puff game. JUNIORS NOT PICTURED Bryant, Theresa de Leon, Ramona King, Belinda Lott, Cornelius Stephens, Eura VVardell, Albert Whitten, Jean Wiggins, Diane Wiggins, Rebecca Williams, Deborah Williams, George Williams, Ralph Williams, Stanley Williams, Willie Mae Wilson, Jerome Wilson, Johnny Wilson, Richard Wood, Ronald Woodard, Terry Wright, Charles Wright, Clinton Wyatt, Barry Yensco, Sharon Young, Rose 149 SENIORS Abbitt, James Albritton, Polly Adkins, Beverly Allen, Douglas Vice-President, John Tillis; Secretary, Beverly Adkins; Sponsor, Mrs. Laurent; Treasurer, Liz Richardson; President, Tim Joyner. Anderson, Barbara Armstrong, Elijah Banks, Beverly Bayne, Louis Bell, Cynthia Andrews, Mary Ayers, Mona Barber, Bob Beasley, Jimmy Bennett, George Ansley, Pamela Baldwin, Dorothy Barr, Mary Bell, Carroll Bennett, Marilyn 150 Birge, Timothy Boatwright, Alice Brooks, Patricia Blount, Leslie Bonney, Joseph Broome, Amos Brown, Beverly Brown, Rhonda Brown, Frederick Broxson, Michael The pinnacle is reached. We have arrived—we are Seniors! The Class of 70 is the largest in the history of the school. We have the privilege of going to lunch five minutes early, leaving school in the afternoon five minutes before our class- mates, and a parking lot that is ours alone. Mr. Bryan hears our gripes and lets us vote on ques- tions that concern us. We feel responsibility for the general state of affairs at school. We set the pace and enjoy our independence and prominance. Mrs. Laurent, our head sponsor, is loved by all the school. 151 Mikie Waters and Wayne Bruce are a cute senior couple. SENIORS Bruce, Wayne Bryan, Randall Bumgarner, Douglas Burdin, John Burnett, Charlene Cain, Leslie Cameron. D’Wayne Campbell, Gail Campbell, William Caraker, George Carter, Delorise Chandler, Eugene Chapman, Myra Childress. Dianne Chiles, Alfred 152 Mad scientist, Bruce Munroe, at work Clanton, Eric Clayton, Terry Clements, Lucy Cole, Yvonne Coleman, David Crum, Larry Couey, Sandra Curtis, James Creech, Delores Dees, Gail Demps, Dorothea Dilworth, Alfred Downing, Betty Duke, Lisa Eckert, Tudith DeNeve, Douglas Douberly, Donald Draper, Ronala Duncan, Martin Edmonds, Alma 153 Edwards, Lonnie Evans, Fred SENIORS Fletcher, Holly Flowers, Dametha Floyd, Frank 154 Joy Martin finds Senior tests amusing. Frink, Robert Garcia, Debra Futch, Kathryn Gautney, Gail Gammon, Clarence Geohagan, Keith 155 George, Elizabeth Gibbons, Linda Gibson, Cheryl Gilley, Annie Gilmore, Roger Gittings, Dorothy Glover, Zella Godfrov, Roberta Gordon, Walter Grace, Clifford SENIORS Grace, James Grace, Jameson Grace, Joyce Greear, Timmy Griffin, Gail Griffin, Gloria Griffin, Valerie Grimes, Gay Griner, Judy Haddock, Susan Good-natured Seniors smile for the camera. Hall, James Hand, Annette Harnage, Marian Harold, Lynda Harris, Johnnie Lee 156 Harris, Lillie Mae Harris, Sally Ann Heidel, Edward Hill, Loretta Hogan, Gary Holland, Champneys Senior Parking lot for “Big Leaguers” Hollingsworth, Iris Howard, Brenda Hughes, Janet H ults, Sandra Hyslop, Peyton Irving, Mary Jacobs, Dennis 157 SENIORS Jar riel, Edward Jenkins, Ethelinda Johnson, Barretta Johnson, Margaret Johnson, Vivian Jones, Donna Jones, Faye Jones, Gwendolyn Jones, John Bill Jones, La Donna Jones, Mary Jones, Reginald Joyner, Patricia Justice, Breckenridge King, Augustus Jones, Patsy Jones, Rooert Joyner, Timothy Kehoe, Peggy Kirkland, Jerry Jones, Paul Joyner, Loette Judah, Huston Kilcrease, David Kirkland, Larry 158 Lewis, John Little, David Lively. Thomas Luttrell, Rodney Lyle, Walker McCall, Patricia McGill, Steven McGraw, Betty Ann Bobby Salley knows today is Friday. 159 SENIORS Shirley Robinson—Quiet? McIntosh, Susan McVay, Sharon Marsh, Woodrow McKennie, Wylinda Mann, Ellen Mason, Andrew McLaulin, Joseph Markley, Clark Martin, Cynthia Martin, Dale Mathews, Carole Mathis, Willie Rhett Wallace really digs Algebra. Martin, Joy Mathis, Adolphus Medders, Vernon 160 Meeks, Kenneth Merritt, Pagan Miller, Sandra Mincey, Sue Minshew, Myra Mooneyham, Shirley Moore, Charles Moore, Frederick Moore, Joe Moore, Walter Mott, Linda Munroe, Bruce Newmans, Janet Nichols, Linda Northern, Carolyn Oates, Deborah O’Berry, Ruth Oliver. Leonard OsthofT, Steve Page, Glenn Pahl, Sandra Palmer, Jane PannebaJcer, Yvonne Parham, Roger Parker, Douglas 161 SENIORS Parker, Glenna Peacock, James Peterson, James Phillips, Luther Phillips, Sandra Pipes, Christopher Priddle, Karen Pritchard, Ronald Pueschell, Tommy Reeder, Dawn Columbus method of typing—hunt, peck, and land. 162 Rentz. Beatrice Revell, Michael Rich, Stephen Richardson, Elizabeth Riley, Brenda Roberts, Horace Becky Turner looks to her college future. Richardson, Richard Rivers, Anne Robinson, Shirley Roden, Celia Rogers, Darlene Rogers. Guy Runnels, Lamar Salley, Robert Sanders, Gregory Sanders, Tommy Satterfield, Eileen Schuck, Kenneth Schupp, Eugene Hail! Hail! The gangs all here!' 163 SENIORS Sellers, Ellner Sellers, Linda Sharp, Michael Simons, Paquita Simpkins, Sue Work, work, work—study, study, study! Sioblom, Lareita Sloan, Nancy Smith, Bonnie Smith, Ella Mae Smith, Linda Smith, Mazie StanBU, Mark Stevens, Linda Stephens, Althea Stokes, Nathan 164 Stone, Elizabeth Summers, Laura Swartz, Charles Swartz, Charlotte Tackett, Jane Taylor, Joseph Telleck, Dexter Thomas Lutrell Terrell, Karen Tillis, John Mr. Knothe helps Judy Griner and Annie Gilley with Library Service. SENIORS Walsh, Rhodie Waters, Michlyn Webb, Deborah White, David Wiggins, Elaine Ward, Patricia Watkins, Michael Weld, Patricia White, John Wiggins, Jeanne Washington, Vian Watkins, Willie Whidden, Cheryl Whitten, Joyce Wilkinson, Lee Seniors display a talent for work. Eileen Satterfield adds beauty to the Senior Class. SENIORS NOT PICTURED Baker, Richard Carter, William Davis, William Flowers, Deborah Grace, Barbara Hamilton, Alexander Harvey, Bruce Hinson, James McCloud, George Merritt, Francine Perkins, Belinda Plavchak, Charles Reeder, Barbara Robinson, Eugene Russell, Roger Satterfield, Patrick Stephens, Joseph Stephens, Louis Stephens, Linda Stull, Randall Taylor, Henry Taylor, Richard Wheeler, Dwight White, Raymond Whitehead, Terry Williams, Lewis Williams, Yvonne Wilkinson, Robert Wilkinson, Rodney Williamson, Joe Wilson, Donna Wilson, Dorothy Wilson, Lamar Wright, Anne Wynn, Cynthia Young, Carver Young David 167 BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ STATE Delegates to State, Dale Martin, Loette Joyner, and Alfred Chiles. Delegates to Boys’ and Girls’ State are selected by The American Legion and the American League Auxiliary with help from faculty and students. Each summer, chosen delegates from the in-coming Senior Class go to Tallahassee to try their hand at running the State Government. They run for office, attend legislative sessions as Senators and Representatives, and attend com- mittee meetings. They also elect their own Governor. It is a great honor to be chosen. Seniors chosen as Good Citizens display quali- ties of leadership and charisma. SENIOR CITIZENS Timothy Birge Alfred Chiles Cheryl Gibson Valerie Griffin Gay Grimes Champneys Holland Timothy Joyner Loette Joyner Augustus King Wjdinda McKennie Dale Martin Elizabeth Richardson Karen Terrell Willie Watson 168 ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Compliments of Gene Gordon Gene's Auto Upholstry Phone 533-5818 170 1440 E. Davidson Bartow, Fla. For the latest fashions in school clothing and hair styles. 155 E. Main St. $Ac ill'. Best wishes class t Downtown Bartow 171 RCA, Sylvania, Frigidair 535 E. Main, Downtown 765 W. Main St. HOME SUPPLY COMPANY Appliances Floor Coverings Furniture Hardware Building Supplies Televisions Everything for the Home Two locations to serve you Downtown In the Dip on Main Street 2 o« b now you re the best dressed yirl on campus when your ctotb es come from Seny S BART Congratulations to the class of 1970 The Directors, Officers, and Staff of our Bank join in expressing our sincerest good wishes on the event of your graduation. May the coming years bring you the best of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity CITRUS CHEMICAL BANK of BARTOW THE BANK 430 East Main Street Bartow, Florida Phone: 533-3171 MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 173 Hosmer Buick-Pontiac, Inc. Telephone 533-3151 NELSON'S JEWEL BOX Inc. your friendly jeweler 135 SOUTH CENTRAL AVENUE m ATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Horn Officr Columbus, Ohio PM SAAALL enough to appreciate your business LARGE enough to protect your LIFE, HOME CAR, BUSINESS EMPLOYEES LANG INSURANCE AGENCY 145 E. Main Street Bartow, Fla. PHONE: 533-1071 RES: 533-8386 NATIONWIDE INSURANCE EMMETT'S A W 174 Compliments of the GOLDEN GATE MERCHANT ASSOCIATION Where parking is easy and shopping is a pleasure From nine to nine rain or shine. Merchants Whitaker's Barbar Shop Bartow Academy of Cosmetology Peterson's 1 Hr. Martinizing Camera Craft Coin Clean Sun Finance Company Jordon and Son J Liggett Rexall Drugs F.W. Woolworth Company Colony Shops Incorporated ABC Liquor Publix Super Markets Top Dollar Store Leeds Shoes Eagle Army Navy Store Belk-Lindsey 176 JERRY'S PIZZA KING BARTOW MALL MURPHY CHEVROLET Got everything you need for college? How about that Student Subscription to your hometown newspaper? Call us today! THE POLK COUNTY DEMOCRAT Phone 533-4183 Best Wishes Class of '70 FULTON-BYRD Insurance Consultants New York Life Insurance Co. East Davidson Bartow, Florida H. M. (BOB) FULTON J. C. (JIM) BYRD 178 Bartow, Florida C. Wilson Construction Company Highway 17 South BARTOW LAUNDRY AND CLEANERS Phone 533-1051 875 E. Gay St. Your Professional Laundry—First in Personal Service The City of Bartow extends to the graduating class 1970 Best Wishes for good luck, happiness and success throughout life. CONGRATULATIONS!! City of Bartow 180 Our Congratulations to the Class of '70 upon their successful completion of high school course . . . You and all others in the same group over the nation have gained the basic Knowledge which will enable you to progress into higher education . . . and in the future leadership of our country. We join in extending our sincere good wishes to each of you and to hope for you every measure of happiness. The Florida National Bank at Bartow Member—FDIC 181 WE PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD-ON PAPER BARTOW PRINTING COMPANY 495 E. SUMMERLIN, BARTOW WHITAKER'S BARBER SHOP 182 TOWNSEND LUMBER CO. BARTOW, FLORIDA BARTOW BARGAIN HOUSE 425 E. Main St. Bartow, Fla. Phone—533-8318 LAKELAND BUSINESS INSTITUTE 401 W. Peachtree on Lake Wire LAKELAND, FLORIDA 43 years of Business Training 686-4111 SUPER MARKET Bartow Compliments of LONG FURNITURE CO. Annex Main 170 S. Broadway 145 N. Broadway 533-1621 533-1611 184 Congratulations from BARTOW MOTOR PARTS Lewis Gene TYRES USED CARS 296 N. Highway 17 Phone 533-3369 Polk County's Largest Daily Newspaper Bartow Bureau Office 310 E. Davidson Phone: 533-4068 us Feed, Seed, Fertilizer, Lawnmowers, Garden supplies. Garden tools. Tractors, and Bolens Bartow Feed Store 156 E. Summerlin Bartow, Fla. uto Wheel Alignment Brake Relining Muffler and Tailpipes Shock Absorbers Engine Tune-Up Installed at: Western Auto use your BankAmerica Card or Western Auto Total Charge Card 180 S. Wilson Ave. Bartow, Fla. Suits by: Sports coats by: L. Greif Stanley Blacker Palm Beach MYRICK'S Hang Ten Swim Wear; Shirts: Gant, Creighton, Arrow; Sweaters: Lord Jeff, Gold Cup, Fox Best Wishes to the Class of '70 JOHN'S RESTAURENT Highway 17 Bartow, Fla. 186 R. W. SUMMERS Railroad Contractor Phones: 533-2632 533-6223 Railroad Construction W.L. Summers, Gen. Supt. Home Phone: 533-5935 Bartow, Fla. Paving Division J.A. LanehartGen. Supt. Home Phone: 533-5455 R.W. Summers, Owner Home Phone: 533-5835 187 PARKER'S DRY CLEANERS Best Wishes to the Class of 70 525 E. Main Bartow, Fla. Best Wishes from: Mitchell E. Ewing FARM BUREAU INSURANCE COMPANIES 1715 Highway 17 South Bartow, Florida F i re—Ca sua I ty—Lif e Sherwin-Williams Paints THESHERWIN WILLIAMS CO. 395 E. MAIN ST. Bartow, Fla. 0 7 Doqg MAIN OFFICE P. O. BOX 119 BARTOW, FLORIDA Zip 33830 °D BARTOW, FLA. LAKELAND WINTER HAVEN IN Best Wishes to the Class of '70 Alturas Packing Co., Inc. SILVERWARE WATCHES DIAMONDS Ctitp Btore YOUR OFFICIAL CLASS RING HEADQUARTERS For Gifts That Last Bartow, Florida 533-9111 CONGRATULATIONS to the CLASS OF '70 THE ANNUAL STAFF 189 190