Bells High School - Eagle Yearbook (Bells, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1968 volume:

fSMiW 111111 ty,H! ■ 11hfi'1 SwiSR® ill Kg ! ! ! ! WmkH i 11111 m � I ! This school year of 1967-68 is quickly drawing to a close. Many unforgettable memories have been preserved in this, your copy of the 1968 Eagle. The Eagle belongs to you, the students and faculty of Bells High School. You made it; we preserved it with pictures and words. It is the pleasure of the staff to present the 1968 Eagle. The Eagle Staff Susan Shellabarger Editor-in-Chief Mr. Crider, our thanks go to you not only for being a fine principal and good American history teacher, but for being our friend. Administration The school board consists of six members. Pictured above are: Charles Conley, Lem Pearson, Hinton Climer, Rex Mehr. Not pictured are: Hugh Lewis and Tommy Mills. Non-Teaching Personnel CAFETERIA EMPLOYEES Mrs. C. M. Williams Mrs. Elgin Cheatham Mrs. Russell Emerson Mrs. Carl Emison Mrs. Frank Wells Mrs. B. L. Haynes ■'r s ill'll� ',� isiSsmiSB mmm V I� mmmm Senior Class Officers The rung of a ladder was never meant to rest upon, But only to hold a man's foot long enough to Enable him to put the other one higher. ZZD President.......................STEPHEN SMITH Vice-President.............................FLOYD HARVEY Secretary........................CONNIE TAYLOR Treasurer.................................JANICE ARMES Reporter........................WILLIAM HARRELL Sponsors MISS ANNIE WISTA WILLIAMS English, Latin Union University, B.A. Memphis State University, M.A. MR. SAMMY NAYLOR Asst. Coach, Phys. Ed. Union University, B.A. JANICE ARMES DAVID BLACKBURN JIMMY BYRUM CAFFEY CRAWFORD JO ANN CRUTCHFIELD BOBBY DAVIS The Seniors relived their younger days when they presented a program, A TRIBUTE TO WALT DISNEY. DINAH DROKE PHIL EMISON STEVE EMISON nr BILLY EUBANKS WILLIAM HARRELL BRENDA GLIDEWELL PAT HART CHARLOTTE HAMPTON FLOYD HARVEY Is it spring fever, or are they just acting naturally? We put it all down in history class, when Mr. Crider wasn't there! BARBARA HOPPERS BERNARD KAIL BRENDA HOWELL DALE KAIL JENNIE JOYNER RONNIE MADDOX LINDA MAYFIELD Thunder, thunderation we're the senior delegation! ROBERT McCALL ROY McLAIN BRUCE MITCHELL CAROLE PEARSON RONNIE PRIVETTE DEB RICE WALTER RUST SUSAN SHELLABARGER DONNA SMITH STEPHEN SMITH JIMMY STEPHENSON SANDRA SULLIVAN CONNIE TAYLOR DONNY THOMAS RONNIE THOMAS VAN WEBB C. H. WILLIAMS ELAINE WILLIAMS TRENT WILLIAMS SANDRA WINBUSH Who: Junior Class Officers Where: Bells City Hall Business: Learning to be leaders MM 9am I President..................................JIM McGARRITY Vice-President...............ROGER PIERCEY Secretary.....................CANDE JOYNER Treasurer...............................RHONDA. SHERROD Reporters---------------------------ANNA BOYD RONNIE LONON ' i K,'rii ■ A Sponsors MRS. M. R. PEARSON English, Librarian Erskine College, B.A. MR. BILL EMERSON Coach, Mathematics Murray State College, B. S. Middle Tennessee State, M. S.T. Larry Acred Wanda Avery Vicki Bailey Debra Bond Anna Boyd David Clark Melinda Droke Mike Dotson Billy Edwards Joe Edwards Philip Foust Mike Glidewell Jim McGarrity Mike McGarrity Jimmy Musgraves Kathy Pace Judy Pearson Mike Piercey Roger Piercey Susan Rosson DAN COWAN KAY JOHNSON DAN COWAN Treasurer Reporters President - -- -- -- -- -- - TOM JORDAN Vice President ---------------- - STEVE SPITZER Secretary....................JOHNNY WOODSON Sophomores LOOK OUT, WORLD, HERE WE COME! MISS LINDA REID, Sponsor Commercial Department Union University, B.A. MR. HAYDEN MILES. Sponsor Sciences Hendrix College, B.A. Memphis State Univ., M.A. Susan Armes Gary Bailey Ricky Bickerstaff Jan Blackburn Steve Blasingame Debbie Bradshaw Terry Buford Steve Butler Tommy Canada Dan Cowan Chauncey Crossnoe George Ann Culp Janice Davis Cherry Edwards Chris Edwards Diane Ellington Steve Emison Tony Emison Sandra Fulbright Sherry Fulbright Roger Harrell Ronnie Hart Tommy Haynes Kay Johnson Tom Jordan Mike Marbury John Mehr Gene Mosier Timmy Morris Angela Parker Judy Pearson Mike Pearson Silly Sophomores Steve Spitzer Judy Young Barry Stephenson David Raines Martha Sullivan Angela Tinker Debbie Williams Mary Ann Winberry Nancy Wood Johnny Woodson Susan Woodson Freshmen Our goals ate high! President------ Vice President Secretary - - • Treasurer - - • Reporters------ - - TERRY JONES ■ LARRY CLARK ( TERESA JAYNES SANDRA SMITH JANE HICKMAN ANGELA PIGUE (Not Pictured) T MRS. E. C. GRUBBS Home Economics University of Tenn., B. S. MR. HALLUM SMITH Agriculture University of Kentucky Murray State College, B.S. Freshmen Carol Blurton Alice Carr Larry Clark Nancy Climer Jimmy Cole Lynn Crutchfield Danny Davis Elaine Davis David French Dale Fullbright Tony Griffin Danny Goode Terry Harrell David Hart Jane Hickman Lee Hickman Teresa Jaynes Sandra Johnson Terry Jones Shelia King Billie Leek Kathy Mayfield Russell Mayfield Hollis Morphis Angela Pigue Ernest Reams Rhonda Reasons Mary Ann Smith Rose Smith Sandra Smith Ricky Spitzer Sammie Sullivan Mary Thompson Mike Vaden Patsy Watkins Laura Webb Patsy Winbush Sue Ellen Taylor Freshman boys learn to do things for themselves in Ag class. Junior High MR. OSCAR PATTERSON English, Math Bethel College, B.A MRS. FRANCES CONLEY Union University, B.S. Memphis State, M.A. MR. H. B. WOODWARD Union University, A.B. Southern Seminary, G.Th Eighth Grade Lucy Bates Debra Blasengame Gary Bolding Tommy Bolding Roger Bond Tom Bradley Diane Bradshaw Susan Buntin Kay Bushart Ronnie Bushart Randy Butler Dan Chambers Elizabeth Chambers Sherri Cheatham Tony Colvett Edwin Cozart Thomas Davis Rose Edwards Tommy Emerson Karen Emison Lucy Eubanks Debbie Fussell Robert Gaines Nancy Griggs We became acquainted with Tennessee history when we began the eighth grade. Debra Hart Ken Harvey Debra Haynes Ricky Hobock Connie Lunsford Brenda Martin Donald McCall Chris Moore Katie Mosier A1 Overton Kathleen Peace Joe Pearson Susie Permenter Terry Pigue Scotty Runions Linda Sipes Dennis Spitzer Keller Stephens Ben Stephenson Jimmy Stuart Mildred Swindle Shirley Via Shirley Webb Beth Williams Kim Williams Mike Williams Peggy Winberry Brenda Youns MR. F. C. HORNER Memphis State University, B.S., M.A. Seventh Grade Jimmy Armes Glen Bailey Thomas Carr Ray Climer Roger Crutchfield Roger Dillon Judy Domenico Gafford Ellington Debbie Emison David Foust Casey Freeman Deborah Fullbright Mr. Horner was a neat teacher. He always helped us with our prob- lems. And don’t get the idea we didn't have many - we did. Jayne Gaines Barbara Harrell Roger Hart Judy Haynes Brenda Henderson Terry Hobock Ralph Hudson Mary Jackson Jeff Keen Bruce King Judy Lawrence Bobby Lumley Albert McKinnon James Peace Martha Permenter We had some good bulle- tin boards which were fun to put together. Lyle Mike Margaret Jimmy Tamara Sandra Piercey Pigue Presley Pritchard Tinker Wilkerson FRONT ROW: Sammy Naylor, Coach; Patricia Hughes, Sandra Smith, Sherry Cheatham, Kathy May- field, Alice Carr, Patty Winbush, Patsy Watkins, Carol Blurton. SECOND ROW: Connie Lunsford, Debra Hart, Sammie Sullivan, Rhonda Reasons, Teresa Jaynes, Sandra Johnson, Shelia King, Debra Blasingame, Rose Smith. BACK ROW: Sue Taylor, Manager; Elaine Davis, Mary Ann Smith, Jane Hickman, Elaine Durham, Susie Permenter, Debbie Fussell, Kathleen Peace, Beth Williams, Lucy Bates, Rita Foust. Junior Basketball Teams FRONT ROW: Danny Davis, Larry Clark, Russell Mayfield, Russ Jordon, Ben Steph- enson, David Hart. SECOND ROW: Keller Stephens, Dan Chambers, Ken Harvey, Scottie Runions, Joe Pearson, David Lewis. BACK ROW: Coach Sammy Naylor, Ricky Hobock, Randy Butler, Dennis Spitzer, Terry Jones, Robert Gaines. ORGANIZATIONS B Club.............President - FLOYD HARVEY FFA.....................President - BOBBY DAVIS Beta Club---------President - STEPHEN SMITH FHA....................President - DINAH DROKE Latin Club-------------------------President - DAN COWAN FRONT ROW: Steve Blasingame, Susan Armes, Judy Pearson, Johnny Woodson, Steve Spitzer, Tom Jor- don, Dan Cowan. SECOND ROW: Miss Annie Wista Williams, Sponsor; Rhonda Reasons, Sandra Smith, Sammie Sullivan, Sandra Johnson, Jane Hickman, Elaine Davis, Patsy Watkins. THIRD ROW: Janice Armes, Linda Mayfield, Carole Pearson, Brenda Howell, Sandra Sullivan, Pat Hart, Charlotte Hampton, Connie Taylor, Jennie Joyner. FOURTH ROW: Dinah Droke, Susan Rosson, Anna Boyd, Mary Ann Bol- ton, Melinda Droke, Cande Joyner, Shawn Williams, Russell Mayfield, Danny Davis, Susan Shellabar- ger. FIFTH ROW: Steve Emison, Walter Rust, Ronnie Privette, David Blackburn, Roy McLain, Billy Eubanks, Tommy Canada. Latin Club OFFICERS: Steve Spitzer, Chm. Program Committee; Tom Jordan, Program Committee; Johnny Wood- son, Vice President; Judy Pearson, Program Committee; Susan Armes, Secretary; Steve Blasingame, Re- porter; Tommy Canada, Treasurer; Dan Cowan, President. Sponsor: Miss Annie Wista Williams. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Marion Pearson, Anna Boyd, Walter Rust, Stephen Smith, Jennie Joyner, Steve Emi- son, Jim McGarrity, Miss Linda Reid. SECOND ROW: Janice Armes, Sandra Sullivan, Linda Mayfield, Pat Hart, Brenda Howell, Carole Pearson, Charlotte Hampton, Connie Taylor, Martha Sullivan. THIRD ROW: Dinah Droke, Susan Armes, Jan Blackburn, Mary Ann Bolton, Judy Pearson, Cande Joyner, Judy K. Pearson, Susan Woodson, Barbara Hoppers, Melinda Droke. FOURTH ROW: Ronnie Privett, Johnny Woodson, Tom Jordan, Roger Piercey, Dan Cowan, Steve Spitzer, Steve Blasingame, Floyd Harvey, Susan Shellabarger, Shawn Williams. Beta Club BETA OFFICERS Steve Emison, Reporter; Jennie Joyner, Treasurer; Stephen Smith, President; Walter Rust, Vice-President; Anna Boyd, Secretary; Jim McGarrity, Reporter. ’68 Eagle Staff Advertising editors, Connie Taylor and Dinah Droke, discuss a new sales pitch. Melinda Droke. Cc-Editor, and Shawn Wil- liams, Co-Copy editor, learn from Janice Armes, '68 Copy editor. Jennie Joyner, Sports editor, and Susan Shellabarger admire the new conversation piece. IP The layout committee for the 1968 Eagle was Sandra Sullivan, Barbara Hopper, Linda Mayfield, and Pat Hart. Future Homemakers of America OFFICERS George Ann Culp, Photographer Cherry Ann Edwards, Reporter Sylvia Petty, Historian Barbara Hopper, 2nd Vice-Pres. Cande Joyner, 1st Vice-Pres. Dinah Droke, President Jennie Joyner, Secretary Shawn Williams, Treasurer Connie Taylor, Parliamentarian Melinda Droke, Song Leader Mrs. E. C. Grubbs, Sponsor Future Farmers Of America OFFICERS William Harrell, Sentinel; Jackie Jaynes, Reporter; Van Webb, Vice-President; Bobby Davis, President; Jimmy Stephenson, Treasurer; Roger Piercey, Secretary; Mr. Hallum Smith, Advisor. FRONT ROW- David Blackburn, Mike McGarrity, Floyd Harvey, Billy Eubanks, Philip Foust, Steve Emi son, Dan Cowan. Jackie Jaynes. Barry Stephenson. SECOND ROW: Ronnie Privette, William Harrell. Dinah Drake, Connie Taylor, Charlotte Hampton, Jennie Joyner, Kay Johnson, Melinda Drake, Jim Me Garrity, Johnny Woodson. Steve Spitzer. THIRD ROW: Coach Bill Emerson, Jo Lynn Jackson, Kathy Pace, Rhonda Sherrod, Barbara Hoppers, Pat Henderson, Paulette Cheatham, Deb Rice, Tom Jordon. “B” Club OFFICERS Floyd Harvey, President William Harrell, Vice President Jennie Joyner, Secretary Melinda Drake, Reporter Dinah Drake, Treasurer Mr. Bill Emerson, Sponsor Music for the Barnwarming was provided by the Sultans. FHA-FFA Gary Bailey, an active FFA member, is very handy with a rope. Freshman Initiates Parliamentary procedure team: Chris Edwards, Den- nis Smith, Bruce Mitchell, Bobby Davis, Roger Piercey, Steve Butler. ML- Mr. Smith's FFA boys are skilled in many areas of Agriculture. FHA girls were very happy over the re- sults of their rummage sale. Queen Pat was thoroughly surprised at Barnwarming. Hobo Day was as much fun for the boys as it was for the girls. Activities JOHNNY WOODSON 7th Place West Tennessee Math Tournament Geometry MID-SOUTH LATIN TOURNAMENT Second Year Latin Johnny Woodson and Steve Blasingame, Distinction; Susan Armes, Judy Pearson, and Tom Jordan, Honorable Mention; Tommy Canada, Certif- icate of Merit. Honors MID-SOUTH LATIN TOURNAMENT First Year Latin Elaine Davis, Distinction; Rhonda Reasons and Sandra Johnson, Hon- orable Mention; Russell Mayfield, Certificate of Merit. STATE FARMER DEGREE Roger Piercey and Jimmy Musgrave Best All-Round Senior Boy and Girl selected by the Senior Class were Floyd Harvey and Susan Shellabar- ger. MOST OUTSTANDING MUSICIAN Dinah Drake VOLUNTEER GIRLS’ and BOYS' STATE Roger Piercey, Cande Joyner, Melinda Drake, and Jim McGarrity. The Lions Club's Most Outstanding Student of the Senior Class, FLOYD HARVEY Leaving with their sponsor, Mrs. Clara Grubbs, for State FHA Convention are Melinda Droke, Shawn Williams, and Cande Joyner. Bells and Her Court SEATED: QUEEN CANDE JOYNER First Maid Dinah Droke Second Maid Sandra Sullivan First Alternate Melinda Droke Second Alternate Jo Ann Crutchfield MOST INTELLECTUAL Carole Pearson Johnny Woodson MOST COURTEOUS Jennie Joyner William Harrell BEST PERSONALITY Melinda Droke Steve Spitzer Favorites CAST: Peggy Chruch, Steve Emison, Carole Pearson, Trent Williams, Janice Armes, Stephen Smith, Billy Eubanks, Connie Taylor, Susan Shellabarger, Sandra Sullivan, Floyd Harvey, Deb Rice, Jimmy Stephenson, Jo Ann Crutchfield. “Tune in on Terror” A panel of judges selected the Best Actor and Best Actress of '68. Best Actor was Billy Eubanks who played Dillingham Fuddy. Best Actress was Barbara Hoppers who appeared as Granny Carp. CAST: Ronnie Privette, Charlotte Hampton, Paulette Cheatham, Pat Hart, Van Webb, William Harrell, Linda Mayfield, Walter Rust, Brenda Glidwell, Barbara Hoppers, Roy McLain, Trina Pace, David Black- burn, Dinah Droke. Senior Play Master of Ceremonies BOBBY DAVIS SENIOR SPONSORS Miss Annie Wista Williams Mr. Sammy Naylor Basketball VIP’S Best Sportsmanship awards went to Dinah Droke and William Harrell. Captains were elected by the teams. Cho- sen by their fellow players were Dinah Droke, and William Harrell. The statisticians for the basketball teams were David Blackburn and Janice Armes. Shawn Williams was scorekeeper. PAT HENDERSON JENNIE JOYNER CHARLOTTE HAMPTON Guard Guard Guard FRONT ROW: Kay Johnson, Melinda Droke, Dinah Droke, Charlotte Hampton, Pat Henderson, Jennie Joyner. SECOND ROW: Debbie Williams, Cherry Edwards, Georg- ann Culp, Sandra Presley, Barbara Hoppers, Connie Taylor. THIRD ROW: Susan Shellabarger, Manager; Judy Young, Elaine Permenter, Bill Emerson, Coach; Wanda Avery, Susan Woodson. KAY JOHNSON MELINDA DROKE DINAH DROKE Forward Forward Forward STEPHEN SMITH PHILIP FOUST FLOYD HARVEY STEVE EMISON Forward Guard Forward Forward FIRST ROW: Stephen Smith, Floyd Harvey, William Harrell, Captain; Mike McGarrity, Tom Jordon. SECOND ROW: Bill Emerson, Coach; Barry Stephenson, Ronnie Privette, Philip Foust, Dan Cowan, Steve Emison. THIRD ROW: Billy Eubanks, Manager; Jackie Jaynes, Steve Emi- son, Tony Emison, Steve Blasingame, Jim McGarrity, Tommy Canada, Steve Spitzer, Ricky Bickerstaff, Mike Pearson, Johnny Woodson, Manager. mike McGarrity tom jordon william harrell ronnie privette Center Forward Forward Center RHONDA SHERROD ELEMENTARY MRS. RUBY COLLINS Librarian Lambuth College, A.B. Mary Joyce Barnett Susie Blackburn David Blurton Nancy Bolding Bill Bradshaw Mary Frances Buntin Teresa Butler Mike Cobb Brenda Colvett Tracy Culp Janie Dillon Dewayne Dotson MRS. W. C. SCAMMERHORN Union University, A.B. MRS. LYLE WOODSON Union University Sixth Grade Julia Clay Hugh Allen Janet David Gail Glenn Droke East Ellington Emison Eubanks Eubanks Foust Barbara George Ray Griggs Flo Ann Hardin Tera Harvey Danny Haynes Glenn Haynes Sam Henderson Sammy Henderson Linda Holland Juanita Howell Ovella Howell David Jaynes Jimmy Jaynes A1 Johnson Diane Kelly Joe King Sydney King Cindy Lunsford Steve Mayfield Philip Nelson Jimmy Nichols Ronnie North Steve North Marty Overton Debbie Peace Bill Pearson Dolores Pritchard Patty Sherrod Deborah Stafford Janet Stephenson Barbara Sullivan Linda Swindle Lynn Taylor Ricky Thompson Laurel Vines Toby Vowell Bulletin boards are very important to the sixth graders. Charles Blasingame Curtis Wayne Bodkins Timothy Boyd Linda Bridger Barbara Bridges Judy Brown Callie Buford Cindy Bushart Carol Carr Steve Carr Steve Cheatham Tim Clark Johnny Croom Rita Crossnoe Timmy Crossnoe Fifth Grade t MRS. E. T. JACKSON Union University, A.B. Memphis State University, M.A. MRS. PORTER GRAVES Union University, B. S. Memphis State University, M.A. 1 Johnny Emison Darrell Foust Rose Hampton Joe Hardin Betty Harrell Jimmy Hart Rhonda Hayes Roy Haynes Debra Hill Curtis Hobock Darlene Horton Michael Howell Jerry Hudson Bobby Jenkins Susan Jones Terri Keen Leland Marlowe Judy Martin Barbara Miller Belinda Mills Jennie Overton Alice Patrick Jackie Permenter Steve Porter Tommy Sherrod David Sipes Greg Spraggins Jeanie Spratlin Michael Stephenson Curtis Sullivan Bill Tippett Greg Van Story Geryl Wallers Cindy Wells Randy Williams Rita Williams Kind words and sweet smiles help students and teachers work smoothly together. Chris Allen Deborah Arnold Ricky Bolding Pam Bridger Clara Nell Buford Nancy Canada David Chambers Holly Clements Chris Davis Vickie Davis Susan Dotson Cindy East Carl Ellington Sammy Fulbright Pat Gaines Gary Goode Gwen Griffin Kristi Griggs Phyllis Harrell Gail Hayes Michael Haynes Mark Henderson Kay Hobock Philip Hughes j Fourth Grade MRS. PAUL EDWARDS Grenada College Lambuth College Bethel College, B.A. MRS. TERRY MILLER University of Tennessee, Martin Branch Union University Jerry Jaynes Tony Kelley Russell Keltner Alan King Larry McCall Sharon McNew Steve Nelson Ben Norris Netherlie Porter Alice Presley Robert Richardson Connie Sherrod Brenda Spraggins Anna Marie Stafford Steve Van Story Gary Taylor Alica Via David Williams Lisa Williams Randy Williams Jannie Winberry Rickey Winberry William Winberry Linda Wood Fourth graders enjoy their work as much as they enjoy their play. Craig Bolding Riley Bolding Tim Butler Cathy Climer Owen Cobb Debbie Crossnoe Preston Davis Nancy Dillon Terry Dillon Vince Emerson Brad Emison Daphne Eubanks Susan Hardin David Henderson Mike Henson Ann Hickman Millard Hudson Randall Irving Steve Johnson Camille Kee Mike Keen Salane King Keyta Mayfield Debra Me New I Third Grade I i MRS. J. B. EVANS Memphis State University MRS. HAROLD PEARSON Union University We had a busy year and learned many things. One of them was songs to sing in our chapel pro- grams. % Lisa Van Story Jacqueline Vowell Jerry Webb Becky Williams Carla Williams Jerry Winberry Mike Spitzer Gary Spraggins Mike Spratlin Frank Swindle Royce Taylor A MRS. LEE TODD Memphis State University Bethel College, B.S. MRS. E. T. JENKINS Union University Second Grade Randy Bolding Kathy Boyd Elizabeth Buntin Danny Burns Cheve Clements Lester Colvett Rita Craig Allen Crutchfield Sandra Curtis Keith Davis Rowdy Davis Scott Davis Tom Edwards Richard Ellington William Ellington Lisa Gaines Dolores Goode Melinda Goode Jerry Hart Rhonda Haynes Donnie Horton Linda Howell Mike Hudson Debbie Huges Robert Irving John Jaynes David Lunsford Tommy McNew Nick Mosier Johnny Porter Lisa Reasons Brenda Sipes Donny Smith Rodney Smith Wayne Stevens Johnny Stewart Carl Taylor Vickie Thompson James Warren Jackie Winberry Laura Woodson Jerry Lynn Wynn Our second grade classes both presented chapel programs about Christ- mas. They were well planned, enjoyable, and jolly. We had worked hard and learned a lot; therefore, we were eager to present our pro- grams. MRS. J. R. BARNES MRS. J. H. MILES Lambuth College, A.B. Memphis State University, B.S. Tony Allen Janice Arnold Brian Blackburn Mary Lou Bradley Louise Buford Jana Bushart Rex Climer Tracy Conner Brownie Croom Jeff Crossnoe Bruce Crutchfield Sheri Curtis Carolyn Ann Davis Michael Davis Andy Edwards Mame Emerson Randy Emison Sandra Emison Diana Henley Arleen Howell Peggy Haynes Wayne Irvin Sarah Jackson Barbara Jones Connie Jones Karan Keen Sharan Keen Glen Keltner Kathy Keltner Jan King Mark King Richard Lee Dwayne Lovell Connie Maddox Andy Norris David Peace Angela Pitt Ernest Porter Phil Porter Jimmy Sipes Ricky Skelton Chris Spitzer Robbie Spraggins Judy Smith Donald Stafford Paul Stafford Cheryl Straight Jesse Swindle Jeff Tippett Vanessa Vines Danny Vowell Steven Waller Teresa Warren Kim Webb Phara Lee Wells Tommy White Diane Williams Donnie Winberry Judy Winberry Ray Wood Brenda May Wynn As they do each year. Miss Ruby and Miss Faye began this year with two classrooms full of new children who were just beginning their ed- ucation. By watching their pupils now, you can see how successful these teachers were. Bells Junior Royalty King Alan and Queen Rhonda King - Alan King First Page - Pat Gaines Second Page - Brad Emison First Alternate - Allen Crutchfield Queen - Rhonda Haynes First Maid - Cindy East Second Maid - Camille Kee First Alternate - Michelle Granger Graduation Exercises 1968 f Senior Activities JANICE ARMES Class Vice-President 3, Treasurer 4; Latin Club 1,2, 3,4, Program Chairman 2; FHA 1,2, 3,4, Junior Degree lj Beta Club 2,3,4, Secretary 3; Annual Staff, Co-Copy Editor 3, Copy Editor 4; Statistician 3,4; Latin Tournament, 1st Place 1, 2nd Place 2; Math Contest 2, 3,4; Senior Play 4; Chorus 2, 3,4; Taylor Music Award 2; Valedictorian. DAVID BLACKBURN Class Treasurer 1; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; French Club 3; Basket- ball 2, 3; B” Club 3; Statistician 4; Chorus 2,3; Dance Contest Winner 2; Senior Play 4. JIMMY BYRUM FFA 1, 2,3, 4; Chorus 2,3, 4. PAULETTE CHEATHAM Class Reporter 1,2,3; FHA 1,2, 3, 4, Junior Degree 1; Bas ketball 2, 3; Cheerleader 4; B Club 2, 3,4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4. PEGGY CHURCH FHA 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Senior Play. CAFFEY CRAWFORD Transferred from Hamlett Robertson; FHA 4; Chorus 4. JO ANN CRUTCHFIELD Transferred from Chicago 3; Chorus 3,4; FHA 3,4; Senior Play 4. BOBBY DAVIS FFA 1, 2, 3,4; Vice-President 3, President 4, Barnwarning Royalty 3, King 4; Camp 3; Parliamentary Procedure 3, Fifth in West Tennessee 4, Fourth in West Tennessee; Beef Judging Team 3; Awards Banquet 3,4; Green Hand Degree 1; Chapter Farmer Degree 2; Class President 3; Chorus 2,3; Best Looking 2. DINAH DROKE Latin Club 1, 2, 3,4, Vice-President 2, Latin Tournament 1,2, Dis- tinction 1, Hon. Mention 2; Algebra Contest 1; Beta Club 2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3, 4, Junior Degree 1, Pianist 3, President 4, Home Ec. Award 4, National Convention 3, Barn- warming Royalty 3; Class Secretary 2, Treasurer 3; Paper Staff 3,4, Business Manager 3,4; Annual Staff 4, Co-Advertising Editor 4; Best All-Round 3,4; Most Likely to Suc- ceed 4; Miss Bells Royalty 4; Music Award 3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Pianist 3,4; Basketball 2, 3,4, Best Sportsmanship 4, Captain 4; B” Club 3,4, Reporter 4; Girls State Alternate 3; Senior Play 4. PHIL EMISON FFA 1,2, 3,4. STEVE EMISON Latin Tournament 1,2, Distinctioni, Hon. Mention 2, Latin Club 1, 2,3.4, Treasurer 2; Beta Club 2,3,4, Reporter 4; FFA 1,2,3; Basketball 3,4; B Club 3,4; Typing Contest 3; Senior Play 4; Chorus 2,3. BILLY EUBANKS Latin Club 1,2, 3,4, Program Committee 2, Latin Tournament 1; Class Vice-President 1, Reporter 3; French Club 3; Senior Play 4, Best Actor 4; B Club 4; Basketball Manager 4; Chorus 2, 3. BRENDA GLIDEWELL FHA 1,2, 3,4; Junior Degree 1; Chorus 2,3, 4; Senior Play 4. CHARLOTTE HAMPTON FHA 1,2,3,4, Junior Degree 1, Betty Crocker Homemaker Award 4; Beta Club 2,3,4; Wastebasket Staff 2,3, Co-Editor 3, Editor 4; Latin Club 1, 2,3,4, Reporter 2; Basketball 2,3,4; B Club 3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Senior Play 4; Amer- ican Legion Essay Contest, 2nd Place 3. WILLIAM HARRELL Class Reporter 4; Basketball 2, 3,4, Captain 4, Best Sportsmanship 4; B Club 2,3,4, Vice-President 4; All County Basketball Team, 2nd Team 3,4; FFA 1,2, 3,4, Sentinel 4; Senior Play 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Most Courteous 4; Best Athlete 4. PAT HART Class President 1; Latin Club 1,2, 3,4, Latin Tournament 1,2, Hon. Men tion 1, 2; B Club 2, 3; Cheerleader 2, 3; Beta Club 2, 3, 4, Reporter 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Degree 1; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Paper Staff 3; Eagle Staff 4. FLOYD HARVEY Transferred from New Orleans 2; Class President 2, Vice-President 4; Beta Club 2,3,4, President 3; French Club 3, President 3; B Club 2,3,4, President 4; Basketball 2, 3,4, 2nd Team All County 3,4; Paper Staff 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Volunteer Boys' State 3; Best All-Round 4; Mr. BHS 4; Best All-Round Senior Boy 4; Outstanding Student 4; Senior Play 4; Chorus 2,3. BARBARA HOPPERS FHA 1,2, 3, 4, 2nd Vice-President 4; Beta Club 2, 3,4; Basketball 2, 3,4; B Club 3, 4; Eagle Staff 4; Senior Play 4, Best Actress 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Junior Degree 1. BRENDA HOWELL FHA 1,2, 3, 4, 2nd Vice-President 2, Junior Degree 1; Beta Club 2, 3,4; Latin Club 1,2, 3, 4, Latin Tournament 1,2, Hon. Mention 1; Paper Staff 3,4; B Club 3; Cheerleader 3. JENNIE JOYNER B Club 2, 3,4, Treasurer 3, Secretary 4; Basketball 2, 3,4, Captain 3, County All Star 2nd Team 4, Best Sportsmanship 2; Eagle Staff 3,4, Co-Sports Editor 3, Sports Editor 4; Beta Club 2,3,4, Treasurer 4; FHA 1,2, 3, 4, Junior Degree 1, Sec- retary 4, Barnwarming Royalty 4, FFA Sweetheart 4; Latin Club 1,2, 3,4, Program Committee 2; Wittiest 2; Miss BHS 4; Most Courteous 4; Miss Bells 3; Chorus 2, 3,4. BERNARD KAIL Class Vice-President 2; FFA 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; B Club 2, 3; Delegate FFA 3. DALE KAIL FHA 1,2, 3,4, Junior Degree 1; Chorus 2,3,4. RONNIE MADDOX FFA 1,2, 3. 4. LINDA MAYFIELD Beta Club 2, 3,4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3,4; Wastebasket Staff 3,4; Eagle Staff 4; FHA 1,2, 3, 4, Junior Degree 1; Senior Play 4; Chorus 2,3,4. ROBERT McCALL FFA 1, 2,3, 4. ROY McLAIN Latin Club 1,2. 3,4; FFA 1,2, 3,4; Senior Play 4. BRUCE MITCHELL FFA 1,2,3,4, Parliamentary Procedure Team, 1st in the District, 5th in West Tennessee 3, Soils Judging Team 3, FFA Public Speaking Winner 4. CAROLE PEARSON Latin Club 1,2, 3,4, Secretary 2, Latin Tournament 1,2, Distinc- tion 1, First Place 2; FHA 1,2, 3, 4, Junior Degree 1; Beta Club 2,3,4; Eagle Staff 3,4; French Club 3, Treasurer 3; Typing Contest 3; American Legion Essay Contest, 1st Place 3; Most Intellectual 3,4; Most Dependable 4; Chorus 2,3,4; Senior Play 4; Salutatorian. RONNIE PRIVETTE Latin Club 1, 2, 3,4, President 2; Beta Club 2, 3,4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; B Club 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Chorus 2, 3. DEB RICE FHA 1,2,3,4, Junior Degree 1; Cheerleader 3,4, Captain 4; ”B Club 3,4; Senior Play 4; Chorus 2, 3,4. WALTER RUST FFA 1,2,3, Sentinel 3, Dairy Judging Team 3, Skills Contest 3, Green hand Degree 1, Chapter Farmers Degree 2, Leadership Training Camp 3, Outstanding Leadership Award 3; Latin Club 1,2, 3,4; Beta Club 2,3,4, Vice-President 4; Most De- pendable 3,4; Most Intellectual 3; Senior Play 4; Chorus 2,3. SUSAN SHELLABARGER FHA 1,2, 3,4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4, Latin Tournament 1,2, Hon. Mention 1; Beta Club 2,3,4; Co-Editor 3, Editor 4, Eagle Staff; Volunteer Girls' State 3; Math Contest 2; Manager Girls' Basketball Team 4; Chorus 2,3,4; Junior Degree 1; Best All Round Senior Girl 4; Senior Play 4. DONNA SMITH Transferred from Chicago 2; FHA 2,3,4; Chorus 2, 3, 4. LINDA SMITH Transferred from Chicago 2; FHA 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4. KATHY SMITH Transferred from St. Louis 2; FHA 2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4. STEPHEN SMITH Transferred from Gadsden 3; Senior Class President 4; Beta Club 3, 4, President 4; B Club 3,4; Basketball 3,4; FFA 3, Parliamentary Procedure Team, 1st in District, 5th in West Tennessee 3, Soils Judging Team 3, Dairy Judging Team 3; Boys' State 3; State Farmers Degree 3; West Tennessee Senate Youth Contest 4; Chorus 3; Senior Play 4. SANDRA SULLIVAN FFA 1,2, 3,4, Junior Degree 1; Wastebasket Staff 3,4; Latin Club lt 2, 3,4, Latin Tournament 1,2, Hon. Mention 1, Certificate of Merit 2; Eagle Staff 4; Beta Club 2,3,4; Bells Royalty 2, 4, 2nd Maid 2, 4; Chorus 2, 3,4; Senior Play 4. JIMMY STEPHENSON FFA 1,2,3, 4, Treasurer 4; Wittiest 2; Senior Play 4. CONNIE TAYLOR Class Reporter 2, Secretary 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 3,4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4, Parliamentarian 4, Junior Degree 1; Eagle Staff 3,4, Co-Advertis- ing Editor 3, Advertising Editor 4; Basketball 2,3,4; B Club 3,4; American Legion Essay Contest, 2nd 4; Barnwarming Royalty 3,4; Senior Play 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; FHA Photographer 1; Latin Tournament 1,2. DONNIE THOMAS FFA 1,2,3, 4. RONNIE THOMAS FFA 1,2, 3, 4. VAN WEBB FFA 1,2,3, 4, Reporter 3, Vice-President 4; Senior Play 4. C. H. WILLIAMS FFA 1.2, 3, 4. ELAINE WILLIAMS FHA 1,2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4. TRENT WILLIAMS FFA 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3; Senior Play 4. SANDRE WINBUSH FHA 1,2,3,4, Chorus 2, 3, 4. ADVERTISERS Congratulations and Best Wishes for a Successful Future to the Seniors of Bells High School MONSANTO AGRICULTURAL The Most Distinguished Name in School and College Jewelry YOUR GUARANTEE OF: IRVING HARRIS - BOB GILBREATH TOM YOKIEY - JOHN HARRIS P. O. Box 966 Jackson, Tennessee 38302 Perfect Satisfaction Unmatched Quality Dashing Style Complete Security EAST’S BARBER SHOP Bells Tennessee •Bells Phone Home Owned and Operated by IRA EPPERSON Tennessee 666-2391 BELLS LUMBER CO. Bolls Tennessee Bank Membe of Crockettcl r of F. D. I. C. Crossnoe’s Super Market and Style-O-Rama Bells, Tennessee Brenda, Debbie, Leona Phone 663-2751 Phone 663-2021 GAGE’S GROCERY Compliments Phone 663-3191 of Compliments of JACKSON PACKING CO. INSTITUTIONAL FOODS SUPPLIES, INC. P. O. Box 2063 Home of Ja-Pac-O Jackson. Tennessee Meat Products Rosedale Street 312 Lake St. Phone 422-6571 Jackson Tennessee Phone 422-2591 Compliments of MORRIS PEST CONTROL 404 Airways Jackson BIG STAR FOODS STORE Free Quality Stamps Alamo Tennessee BLURTON BOOT SHOP A dollar saved is a dollar made Bells Tennessee Phone 663-2885 OWEN WILLIAMS AND SON GROCERY Jackson Tennessee Phone 427-7580 Bells Hardware Company (By rum’s MPhone 663- Auto Supply—Bells Independent Gas Oil Co.h 2800 Car Wash - 25£ Bells, Tennessee ANDREWS INSURANCE AGENCY Complete Insurance BELLS ROADSIDE MARKET More for Your Money Bells Tennessee Phone 663-2311 - Office 663-2112 - Residence Phone Bells 663-2231 Tennessee Bells, Tennessee WHITE STAR MARKET Better Groceries and Meats LEM M. PEARSON - Owner Phone 663-2071 and 663-2072 Compliments of KELWOOD COMPANY SOUTHERN DIVISION Alamo Tennessee PERRY’S GARAGE JUANITA’S BEAUTY SHOPPE Radiator Repair and Front End Alignment Professional Care Means Lovelier Hair Bells Phone Tennessee 663-2781 Bells Phone Tennessee 663-2066 Bells Esso Station Phone 663-2063 WISE’S Quality Merchandise at Reasonable Prices Bells Phone Tennessee 663-2318 BELLS VARIETY SHOP D. H. FUSSELL - Owner Try our delicious ice-cream Phone 663-3115 MORGAN’S SERVICE rMA IHMH STATION CARROLL TYPEWRITER COMPANY Royal Typewriter Repair unr Jackson Phone Tennessee 427-4896 No. 8 Bells, Tenn. AGRICULTURAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION, INC. BOX 220 BELLS , TENNESSEE 38006 TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION TRANSPORTATION DIVISION PRODUCTION DIVISION E. R. EUBANKS GROCERY It's Our Pleasure To Serve You Phone 663-2627 Route 1 Bells Tennessee E. R. EUBANKS Owner LARRY CLARK Manager Meet Your Friends THE MOORE STUDIO Portraits - Commercial Industrial Photography Weddings - Portrait Frames Phone 427-1296 215 N. Liberty St. BELLS DAIRY CREAM Bells Tennessee Jackson, Tennessee 38301 Phone 663-2831 Compliments of BOTTLING CO. , Jackson bells banking COMPANV Bells Banking Company CROCKETT DRY CLEANERS Phone Tennessee 663-2011 BELLS GIFT AND ANTIQUE SHOP NAYLOR JEWELRY BOWEN and DORIS NAYLOR, Owners Jewelry, China, Crystal, Watches and Gifts DRUGS MEHR’S DRUGS Phone Bells 663-3162 Tennessee Bells Phone Tennessee 663-2077 Alamo Tractor Company WORLD'S LARGEST FREEZER OF SOUTHERN VEGETABLES Bells, Tennessee WINTER GARDEN FOODS INC. THE FLOWER BOX Compliments of CROCKETT COUNTY SENTINEL Established May 3, 1873 Bells Tennessee NORVILLE AND RICHARDSON DODGE CO. 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