Bernie High School - Cotton Boll Yearbook (Bernie, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1969 volume:

CONTENTS Administration and Faculty Seniors . Juniors Sophomores Freshman Favorites Organizations Sports Elementary ball games, the nice dances,Th iarcneSWfflWI nments, while others of|us will only look back. Som nj villrecall the scholarships, Is, mid other m; recall Some of us will recall all the hard work that was put into making 1969 a successful year, whileotherso i pkjgpecall the good times. Som of us will recall the “feeling of newness” of our first day in high school, while others of us will recall the familiarity with which we greeted that di These and many other memories combined to make 1969 a memorable year. With this in mind, the annual staff 1969 COTTON BOLL We Worked . . . We worked hard throughout the year to accomplish the goals we had set. We spent much time in boosting our clubs by supporting their differing projects. We sold Stanley products, hosted a Bamwarm- ing, sent packages to Viet Nam, and sponsored Teachers’ Apprecia- tion Week. Our time was not entirely devoted to our club work, for we spent many long hours in preparing reports, science exhibits, THE COTTON BOLL, THE BOLL WEEVIL, practice sets in Bookkeeping, and daily assignments for all classes on our schedule. Though the year presented itself with much hard work, we ex- perienced a proud feeling of achievement as we completed each difficult task. At right, Charles Dean as he worked in the Elementary Library. At left, Jeanne Benton and Nila Hampton con- versed on the proper phrase for a column in the school paper. Karen Warren as she typed her layout for the annual. Marsha Mills and Becci Edmonds passed out school papers monthly. The crowd at the Bernie Invitational Tournament coaxed Ronald White to climb upon Troy Hartle’s shoulders for a better view. We Ployed . . . Our school year was a sentimental one as we talked and laughed with our friends, rejoiced in our victories, and consoled each other in our defeats. The basketball games and pep rallies proved to be very successful as much enthusiasm, spirit, and interest was shown supporting our team. Randy Adkins suffers the consequence of Joey Walker’s and Joe Watson’s strength. The year filled with dances, sock hops, and class parties will long be remembered. Spanish Class participates in an old Mexican favorite, a Spanish Pinata. David Walker displays both his muscles and his sideburns. His sideburns were soon re- moved. We Studied . . . Time was a vital element. Some of us tried to get all the education possible out of one year, while others only wished for the time to lapse so the school year would end, and will learn as time goes on what a mistake they made in not taking full advantage of the educational facilities of Bernie High School. Much time was spent in preparing assignments for the required subjects, History, Math, English, Science, and Physical Education, and the electives, Spanish, Home Economics, Vocational Agri- culture, Secretarial Practice, School Publications, Shop, Body, and Fender, Speech, and Hygiene. Rita Hueckel and Susan Stuever study at noon. Joe McDale hunts for a book title in the card catalog. We Prepared Here Tom Hobgood waits his turn for a haircut. We prepared for many things throughout the school year. Much time, thought, and consideration went into the planning of classes we wanted to take, clubs we wanted to join, and set goals we wanted to accomplish. Much sacrifice was made in the preparation of the school year. Below shows Tom Hobgood as he makes a big sacrifice. His long hair, a popular fad, was sacrificed to play basketball. minlsTratlon and Faculty W.A. MERICK B.S. SEMO State College Cape Girardeau, Missouri M.A. University of Missouri Columbia, Missouri Superintendent R.H. McCOIN, JR. B.S. Tennessee Tech. Cookeville, Tennessee M.A. Peabody College Ed. S. Peabody College Nashville, Tennessee High School Principal Physics These People Are Responsible for Running the School Smoothly and Efficiently. CARNELL BRITTAIN B.A. Arkansas College Batesville, Arkansas M.A. Harding College Searcy Arkansas Elementary Principal MRS. FRANCES McCOIN Secretary to Board of Education BOARD OF EDUCATION Bill Stone, Leslie Jennings, Ralph Beckman, Russell Dawson, President; G.E. Pulliam, Bob Keathley. They Strive to Give Us the Very Best. MRS. BARBARA DAWSON Secretary to Superintendent MRS. MARION SWADER Secretary to Elementary Principal DELL BRITTAIN B. S. Bethel College McKenzie, Tennessee Kindergarten EVA BUCHANAN B. S. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas Junior High Social Studies ELSIE BUTTRY B. S. SEMO State College Cape Girardeau, Missouri Kindergarten JOHN CARNEY B. S. Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, Arkansas Fifth Grade Teachers Are the Back JANICE COX B. S. SEMO State College Cape Girardeau, Missouri M. A. University of Missouri Columbia, Missouri High School Library LINDA CUNNINGHAM B. S. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas Business JAMES DUNAVAN B. S. University of Tennessee Martin, Tennessee Junior High Math CLEO ENGLAND Body and Fender 10 bone of Education PATSY GAINES B. S. Mississippi State University Starksville, Mississippi American World History Sociology PEGGY GAINES B. S. SEMO State College Cape Girardeau, Missouri Home Economics Family Living JERRY FELTS B.S. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas Elementary Library Spanish ERMADEAN FORESTER B. S. Bethel College McKenzie, Tennessee English Publications VELMA FORESTER B. S. Bethel College McKenzie, Tennessee Elementary Special Education CORINNE FUZZELL B. S. SEMO State College Cape Girardeau, Missouri Second Grade NOLA GIPSON B. S. SEMO State College Cape Girardeau, Missouri Fourth Grade JOANN GREGG B. S. SEMO State College Cape Girardeau, Missouri M. A. Harding College Searcy, Arkansas First Grade 11 RON HALL B. S. SEMO State College Cape Girardeau, Missouri Elementary Counselor EDITH HARMON B.S. Eastern Michigan Ypsilanti, Michigan Second Grade B. E. HARPER A. B. Oakland City College Oakland City, Indiana Junior High Special Education EFFIE HAW B. S. SEMO State College Cape Girardeau, Missouri Fourth Garde They Teach Us to Think AILEEN HOWELL B. S. University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon Third Grade PAULINE KIFER B. S. SEMO State College Cape Girardeau, Missouri Sixth Grade DON LEE B.S. SEMO State College Cape Girardeau, Missouri M.A. University of Missouri Columbia, Missouri High School Counselor BERNEICE MAXAM B. S. SEMO State College Cape Girardeau, Missouri Elementary Jr. High Music 12 ROBERT MITCHUM B. S. Arkansas State College Batesville, Arkansas Citizenship Speech Girl’s P. E. Hygiene TOM MORONI B. S. SEMO State College Cape Girardeau, Missouri Junior High Science DIXIE MURPHY B.S. Semo State College Cape Girardeau, Missouri Art THERESA NEWTON B. S. Semo State College Cape Girardeau, Missouri First Grade and Act on Our Own JOE NICHOLS Carpentry JOYCE OVERBY B. S. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas Remedial Reading DAVID PENICK B. S. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas Junior High English LUCILLE PIATT B. S. SEMO State College Cape Girardeau, Missouri Fifth Grade 13 ELLA RAMSEY B. S. SEMO State College Cape Girardeau, Missouri Third Grade DIANE RICHARDSON B. S. Arkansas State University M. A. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas Second Grade WILLIAM RICHARDSON B. S. Arkansas State University M. A. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas Agriculture MARGARET ROBERTS B. S. Blue Mountain College Blue Mountain, Mississippi Math and Physical Science Teachers Also Have KENNETH SANDUSKY B. S. Cumberland College Williamsburg, Kentucky H. S. Remedial Classes DONNA SIMPSON B. S. E. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas English II and III MADELINE SMITH SEMO State College Cape Girardeau, Missouri First Grade EDWIN STREET B. S. E. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas Driver Training H. S. Coach and P. E. 14 JUANITA THURSTON B. S. SEMO State College Cape Girardeau, Missouri Sixth Grade WENDELL TURNER B. S. Arkansas State Univ. Jonesboro, Arkansas Junior High P. E. Junior High Coach OLIVE TOWNSEND R. N. Missouri Baptist Hosp. St. Louis, Missouri School Nurse JOYCE YARBROUGH B.M.E. Murray State Univ. Murray, Kentucky Band and Chorus Moments of Relaxation Janice Cox, Martha Duffie, Ermadean For- ester, Helen Snider, Peggy Gaines, Linda Cunningham, and Margaret Roberts bowl on a team that is composed mostly of high school teachers. Brenda Summers, Joyce Yarbrough, Dixie Murphy, Joyce Overby, Nola Gipson, Diane Richardson, and Juanita Thurston represent the elementary teachers on another team. 15 A Teacher's Life Is Always Busy. Mrs. Cox packs a powerful bowling ball! Teachers’ Aides Rita Jacques, Brenda Summers, Marie Mize, Elsie Pointer. f f n I nlZ'fi Cooks Elsie Wethington, Doris Moore—Head Cook; Virgie Gaines, Charlease Williams, Annie Morris, Marlene Owens. These People Keep Our School Running. Custodians Myrtle Merritt, Myrtle Boyd, Sylvia White, Van White, Arvel Gough, Loren Oglevie. Bus Drivers Kneeling: Earl Kifer, Earl White, Walter Bates, H.O. Bomar. Standing: Rube Craft, Ray Mooney, Herbert Kinkade, Elmer Summers, Noah Gaines, Bob White. Here Are Some Typical Scenes from a Teacher's Year. Here is the receiving line at the party for the faculty and school board members at the beginning of the year. This party enabled the school board and teachers to get acquainted. Mrs. Brittain sees that her kindergarten class eats a hearty lunch. Below are scenes from the get-acquainted party. Mrs. Cunningham works hard on her bulletin board displays. Linda Arnold Dottie Barnes Kathy Becking Bob Ash y Lee Beckman Jeanne Benton The Class of 69 Entered of Fear, Anticipation, Margaret Bilderback Jerry Childers Norman Cloninger 20 Charles Dean Gregory Deming Sharon Dorris Becci Edmonds Terry Florida Wayne Freed High School with Feelings and Joy. Nila Hampton Floyd Gladney 21 Troy Hartle Rita Hueckel Jenny Stevens Horton Johnny Kester Danny King Glen Kinkade As Sophomores They Experienced and Enjoyed Their Feeling 22 Grady Sandusky Working Together of Class Spirit. Bob Smith Wendy Morgan Becky Owens Ranea Quinn Rita Read Gale Robinson Edsel McDonald Marsha Mills Marla Prince 23 Danny Smith Charles Spears Danny Stroup Susan Steuver Doug Thurston As Juniors David Walker Karen Warren Roy Watkins Roger Whitaker Johnny White 24 Worked on the Prom and Ploy. Deanna Young Bruce Zimmerman Jeanne Benton, Secretary and Treasurer; Gary Woods, President; Bob Ash, Vice- President; Dottie Barnes, Reporter. 25 Seniors enrolled for the last time. Mrs. Cunningham instructed Ranea Quinn and Rhonda Machen in Secretarial Practice. Seniors Prepared to Say Good-by. Seniors scanned the bullentin board for news of announcements. Dennis Crippen Carla Dale Marlene Eads Sharlette Evans Ronald Gorden Bruce Greene Keith Gregory Loretta Grubbs Gene Hanners Cheryl Adkins Raymond Artis Phyllis Barnes Dennis Blevins Don Botsch Klaran Bryan Toby Canard Rhonda Cockrill Clifford Condiet This Was the Juniors Terry Harris Jeannie Hatchel Lee Hester Tommy Hobgood Karla Hoggard Lynda Jennings Pam Johnson Cary Jones Barbara Kiger Busiest Year. Deane Tipton Jimmy Traughber Floyd Walker Glendell Watkins Brenda Mekan Brynda Merritt Gaye Newton Joe Oglevie Danny Owens Johnny Palmer Kent Palmer Charles Parton Diane Pointer Jeff Riddle Alan Robinson Steve Shipman David Teeters Linda Watkins Debbie White Calvin Whitehead Tara Williams Dennis Wilson Not Pictured: Gene Mekan, Sandy Tolbert, Karen Wood- all. Clifford Masters Marsha Mayberry Jerry McDale Joe McDale Susie McKuin Steve Shipman was working hard on a Physics experiment. Glendall Watkins and Tara Williams practice their parts for the Junior Play. Raymond Artis, Brenda Mekan, and John Palmer as they performed their parts in the Junior Play. The Juniors Worked Hard and Were Very Active. Diane Pointer and Brynda Merritt pay for their class rings. Debbie Adkins Randy Adkins Gloria Artis Jack Becker Neal Beckman Ronald Blevins Joyce Botsch Debbie Boyle John Branum Gary Bridges Carl Burch Mike Campbell Terry Conard Nora Carson Sophomores Hove Learned Sharon Cliff Conda Cloninger Darrell Cloninger Lela Condiet Sue Cross Andrew Donaldson Virginia Donaldson Shirley Edmonds Brenda Ellsworth Carolyn Ellsworth Pat Ford Carol Forkum Dairrel Fyffe Debbie Gaskins Charles Gee Mary Gladney Brenda Glass Karen Hardin Jim Hatchel Gene Haw Glenda Hill Wilma Hill Becky Johnson Debbie Johnson Debbie King Linda Mason Jerry Matlock Billie Mekan Ann Merick Amy Miller Diane Overby Ann Palmer Joyce Phillips the Routine of High School Terry Riddle Kenny Rodrey Pat Schulte Gary Sides David Smith Marty Smith Roger Smith Don Stanfield Betty Stuever Elizabeth Thacker Charles Tipton Jimmy Trout Joey Walker Joe Watson Kaylene Wells Carol Whitaker Jeanette Wilcox Randy Williams Doris Willis NOT PICTURED: Thomas Mekan Perla Oliver “Little John is a smasher!” John Baranum, an active member of the Sophomore Class participated in many co curricular and extra- curricular activities. Sophomores played hard in the athletic events. Here Randy Williams, Gary Sides, and Carl Burch anxiously watch to see what happens to the ball. Sophomores Were Active in Every Phase of School Life. Debbie Johnson and Dairrell Fyffe viewed the art display which was made available to the Bernie students and faculty. A variety of facial expressions can be found in every classroom. This group of tenth graders proved our point. Roger Artis Stanley Atchison Danny Barnes Anson Barney Cindy Becking Glenda Billington Debbie Borders Debbie Brown Leslie Brown Karen Campbell Billy Causey Scott Charles Timmy Childres Ronnie Cloninger Freshmen Adapted to Steve Conner Steve Cooper Danny Cross Shirley Davis Ray Doan Rita Eads Barbara Eaves Cathy Estes Leslie Flannery Barbara Fullerton Earlene Gaines Kathy Greene Danny Gregg Arlene Handley Roberta Handley David Hartle DeWayne Hayes Mike Jennings David Jordan Doyle Kirkman Steve Long Larry Lott Kathy Masters Bobby McClain Debbie McCoin Sandy McGowen Mike Mills Danny Norman New Surroundings. Brenda Rodery Bobby Roussel Yvonne Silliman Donna Trout Don Vandiver Kathi Walker Ricky Walker Vickie Walker Cathy Whitehead Becky Wilcox Kerry Williams Peggy Wilmath Vickie Wilson The Freshmen Were a Vital Part of B.H.S. Up, Up, and Away! Who? Us? Miss Cotton Boll Attendants 40 Miss Bernie High School Attendants Roneo Quinn Is Chosen Student of the Year Miss Ranea Quinn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Goldie Quinn was chosen this year to receive the third annual “Student of the Year” award. Ranea has attended Bernie High School all four years and has been very ac- tive. She has been a cheerleader, held offices in FBLA, offices in both the lo- cal and regional FHA, has been a member of Student Council, has won sever- al Dramatic awards, and has been chairman of many committees. She has an outgoing personality and is always willing to offer a helping hand. To be eligible for this award, a student must be a senior and possess such qualities as honesty, dependability, and leadership. Through her many activ- ities it is evident that Ranea qualifies. In the upper left, Ranea is shown decorating for the Valentine’s Dance. At direct left Ranea is shown getting books out of her locker. At bottom left she is shown working on an article for Publications. Below she is shown getting into her car to go home at the end of a busy day. Homecoming Queen Attendants Tom Lee Jeanne Benton Best Personality Deanna Young Norman Mayberry Most-Courteous Keith Crow Susan Stuever Who's Most Handsome Troy Hartle Most Beautiful Nila Hampton Most Popular Jeanne Benton David Walker Most Versatile Kathy Becking Glen Kinkade Best Dressed Susie McKuin Lee Beckman Most Dependable Dennis Wilson Marsha Mills Best Sport Becci Edmonds Don Botsch Most Talented Bob Ash Lynda Jennings Wittiest Raymond Artis Joyce Botsch Who Most Studious Karen Woodall Steve Shipman Most Athletic Rita Hueckel Roy Watkins Karen Woodall serves Randy Williams and Tom Mikel at the Concession stand. Joyce Botsch and Kathy Greene get the results from a stu- dent opinion poll. ntrruur 0 Y Joyce Botsch, Dennis Wilson, and Ivette Pointer attended the Student Council District Convention at Charleston, Missouri. fTTTTn This is the Suggestion Box, which was sponsored by the Stu- dent Council and used by the students and teachers to express their ideas. The Student Council is a group of students who are elected by their classmates to represent the stu- dent body. The Student Council has no power oth- er than that delegated to it by the administration of Bernie High School and can not act without the ad- ministration’s approval. The Student Council of 1968-69 strived to involve as many students as possible in “school life” and to establish a tradition of concern for the individual. A “mock” United States presidential election, a poll of the students, and bon fires were some of the proj- ects used to involve the students in hopes of pro- viding a better learning atmosphere for school citi- zens. School is a microcosm of society with its govern- ment of the school board, by the administration, and “for” the students. The Council is a tool for the students, with its members leading by serving. The Student Council acts as a catalyst for student action by making students aware of their potential strength, duty, and responsibility. The Student Council members are, sitting: Karen Woodall, Ranea Quinn, Ivette Pointer, Kathy Greene, Joyce Botsch, and Mr. Lee, the sponsor. Standing: Joey Walker, Glen Kinkade, Don Botsch, David Walker, and Dennis Wilson. The Student Council Is the Student's Voice. The Student Council officers are, Ranea Quinn, Secretary; Glen Kinkade, Treasurer; Dennis Wilson, Vice President; and David Walker, President. Here is a picture of Mr. Lee the Student Coun- cil sponsor. (Xnunril: - The members of the Beta Club are: First row: Glynda Maxam, Jeannie Hatchell, Debbie White, Karen Woodall, Deanna Young, Marsha Mills, Cheryl Adkins, Susan Stuever, Susie McKuin, Marlene Eads, Jeanne Benton, Don Botsch. Second row: Gay Newton, Rita Hueckel, Amy Miller, Brenda Glass, Carol Forkum, Ann Merick, Gerri Williams, Becci Edmonds. Third row: Pam Johnson, Randy Williams, Betty Stuever, Gary Sides, Joyce Botsch, Randy Adkins, Debbie Boyle, Johnny Branum, and Lela Condiet. The Beta’s officers are: Miss Forester, Sponsor; Debbie White, His- torian; Rita Hueckel, Reporter; Marsha Mills, President; Marlene Eads, Vice President; Susan Stuever, Secretary; and Deanna Young, Below is a picture of Miss Forester, the Beta Club Spon- Treasurer. sor. The Beta Club strives to promote the principles of honesty, justice, service, cooperation, responsibility, industriousness, humility, and charity. Throughout the year, the members have lived up to these princi- ples by selling ice cream in the lunchroom, provid- ing programs for the basketball games, and conduct- ing “Teacher Appreciation Week.” At Christmas, the members visit the rest home. They attended THE TAMING OF THE SHREW and CAMELOT at SEMO State College. To the right are some pictures of the Rainbow In- duction Ceremony. This ceremony was used to in- duct the new members and point out the impor- tance and the meaning of the Beta Club. To the above right is a picture of Danny Hinkle, the State President; Mark Pope, the State Vice President; Sam Dortch, a former Bernie President; and Miss Alberta Watts, the State Sponsor, participating in the cere- mony. Next is a picture of Brenda Glass receiving her membership credentials from Marlene Eads, Deanna Young, and Debbie White. The whole cer- emony was presented before the parents, faculty, and school board, as shown in the picture in the lower right corner. Below is a picture of gifts made by the Betas for their annual visit to the rest home. Here, the girls waited to be entertained at the F.H.A. bunking party. Below is a picture of Becky Owens reading the minutes of one of the regular monthly meetings. This year was a busy one for the F.H.A. The mem- bers sold Stanley Products, sponsored the Valentine Dance, built a float, and held their annual Mother- Daughter Banquet. It was not all work for the girls, They had a bunking party in November, went Christ- mas caroling, and went on their annual trip. They also gave a $100 scholarship to a Senior F.H.A.’er which is a yearly project. The officers this year were Miss Peggy Gaines, Sponsor; Gerri Williams, Reporter; Deanna Young, Devotional Leader; Ranea Quinn, Historian; Lynda Jennings, Songleader. Sitting: Marsha Mayberry, Treasurer; Kathy Becking, President; and Becky Owens, Secretary. Kathy Becking seems to be trying to catch up on her sleep at the bunking party. “I’ve Got A Secret,” was one of the games played at the bunking party. First row: Carol Forkum, Karla Hoggard, Jeannie Hatched, Brynda Meritt, Cathy Witehead. Second row: Kar- en Warren, Ann Palmer, Susie McKuin, Barbara Eaves, Debbie Brown, Carol Whitaker, Rita Eads, Debbie Gaskins. Third row: Lela Condiet, Deane Tipton, Linda Mason, Linda Watkins, Sandy Tolbert, Sandy McGowen, Arlene Handley, Karen Campbell, Shirley Davis. Fourth row: Debbie King, Debbie Adkins, Diane Overby, Brenda Me- kan, Debbie Johnson, Sue Cross, Cheryl Adkins, Nora Carson, and Kaylene Wells. Toward New Horizons Miss Peggy Gaines was the Sponsor of the F.H.A. The F.H.A. officers. The F.F.A. was in charge of the popcorn machine at all the basket- ball games. The message that these young agriculturalists are trying to impart is simple. They seek to inform the public of the importance that they place upon the vast opportunities in American agriculture. FFA members find excitement in their role as young part- ners in developing a more prosperous agriculture that will better serve a growing America and an increas- ing complex world. Membership in the FFA is made up of students of vocational agriculture in high school. The organi- zation’s activities are designed to help develop ru- ral leadership and good citizenship and to stimulate the students to better achievement in their study and work toward successful establishment in farm- ing and other agricultural occupations. Above and below Mr. Richardson, the sponsor of F.F.A., instructed some F.F.A. members. F.F.A. members: Lee Hester, Troy Hartle, Ronald White, Grady Sandusky, Wayne Freed, Carl Burch. Second row: Mike Campbell, Calvin Whitehead, Danny Barnes, Terry Riddle, Steve Cooper, Dennis Blevins, Randy Sill- iman, Leslie Brown, Mike Jennings, Randy Palmer, Charles Tipton, David Hartle, Danny Norman, Ronald Ble- vins, Danny Gregg, Mike Mills, Terry Harris, Ronald Gordon. Third row: Floyd Gladney, Danny Smith, Danny Jordan, Jackie Becker, Lee Beckman, Tom Mikel, Roger Whitaker, Archie Bridges, Allan Robinson, and Terry Canard. FFA . . . Opportunity for Youth The F.F.A. officers. Mr. William Richardson was the sponsor of the F.F.A. The members sent packages to Bernie soldiers in Viet Nam. 7 UTURE USINESS EADERS MERICA The Future Business Leaders of America is an or- ganization devoted to the purpose of providing its members with business education and leadership qualities, as well as strengthening their confidence in themselves and their work. It also strives to en- courage its members to improve home and commun- ity life in addition to emphasizing the importance of practical thrift. The Bernie Chapter was very active in its year’s program of work. The Club constructed a float which won honors in a local parade, sent packages to Bernie soldiers serving in Viet Nam, sponsored a Christmas Dance, observed a annual trip to Memphis and held a club banquet. In the left comer Karen Warren sold a can of can- dy to Miss Forester. The candy sales were another project. The F.B.L.A. sponsored the Christmas Dance. The F.B.L.A. bulletin board. The members of the Future Business Leaders include: Karen Warren, Ranea Quinn, Dottie Barnes, Kathy Beck- ing, Linda Watkins, Susie McKuin, Becky Owens, Jenny Horton, and Mrs. Linda Cunningham, sponsor. FBLA Strives for Better Leadership Mrs.Linda Cunningham, sponsor of F.B.L.A. The officers of the F.B.L.A. Standing are: Susie McKuin, Re- porter; Linda Watkins, Treasurer. Seated are: Karen Warren, President; and Ranea Quinn, Vice President. The cheerleaders encouraged the will to win. The Pep Club members decorated for the Homecoming Dance. The Pep Club was formed to encourage and demon- strate school spirit for all sports activities of the high school. The members were encouraged to learn the cheers and attend all games. The officers cooperated with the cheerleaders in conducting pep rallies, encour- aging participation of students at games in the cheers, and in general improvement of school spirit. This year the Pep Club sponsored a bon fire and Snake Dance, a boys beauty contest, a bunking party, and the Homecom- ing Dance. In the picture at the right and the one below, the girls did stunts and just relaxed at the bunking party held after one of the games. The Pep Club members. The Pep Club Supported the Mules at Home and Away. Miss Patsy Gaines was the sponsor of the Pep Club. The officers of the Pep Club were Marsha Mayberry, Sec- retary; Debbie White, President; Lela Condiet, Vice Presi- dent. Standing: Kathy Greene, Reporter; and Debbie Borders, Treasurer. The Pep Band, made up of band members, entertained at all home games. Bernie band as it marched in the Bernie Parade. Instrumental music was under the direction of Mrs. Joyce Thee. Students interested in band, per- formed in either the Grade School, the Junior Band, or the High School Band. The Bernie High School Band, made up of students in the seventh through twelfth grades, was activily engaged throughout the year in parades, marching festivities, assemblies, and the Christmas and Spring Concerts for the community. The band also enter- tained the student body in assemblies for special oc- casions. Bernie’s majorettes this year were Lynda Jennings, Carol Forkum, Brynda Meritt, and Debbie Boyle. The Bemie Band. The Bond Learned, Entertained, and Marched. Mrs. Joyce Thee was the band instructor. Band officers this year were Lynda Jennings, Secretary; Gaye Newton, President; Jeff Riddle, Vice President; and Debbie Boyle, Reporter. Chorus Provided Entertainment for All The Bernie Vocal Department was directed this past year by Mrs. Joyce Thee and included inter- ested students from grades nine through twelve. Chorus activities for the past year included: a Thanksgiving Assembly for the student body, a Christmas Concert for the community, also a mixed choir composed of selected voices performed at the Graduation Exercises. In the above left is a picture of the Mixed Chorus. In the middle picture is the Second Hour Chorus. In the left corner is the Freshmen Chorus. Below is the Boys’ Chorus. These librarians helped Mrs. Cox, the students, and the faculty. Ronnie Cloninger used the library for research. The Library Supplied Invaluable Information for All. Mrs. Cox, the librarian, kept the library running efficiently and gave invaluable service to all. Junior High Beta Club. First row: John Dawson, Randy Jennings, Darlene Owens, Mrs. Dixie Murphy, sponsor. Sec- ond row: Dennis Fears, Darrel Crow, Dewayne Owens, Rebecca Tipton, Michael Keathley, Randy Smith, Donna Young, Stephanie Stafford, Patsy Gregg. Third row: Jimmy Machen, Rhonda Totsch, Pam Burke, Rhonda Lowery Pam Norman, Marilyn Hoggard, Patty Palmer, Mary Ogelvie, and Debra Cook. A student must have had at least an S- average to be eligible for Beta Club. The Junior High Beta Clubs projects for this year were a getting acquainted month for new Betas, operating the concession stand at the ballgames, a skating party, Teacher Appreciation Week, a Cook Book sales, and a bake sale. The Junior High Beta Club Was Very Active. Junior High Band. Elementary Band. 1 ! liiiiHffiT i l l Front Row: Don Botsch, Tom Hobgood, Randy Williams, Gary Woods, and Neil Beckman. Back Row: Den- nis Cnppen, Dennis Wilson, Alan Robinson, David Walker, and Calvin Whitehead. The Mules Were Ready for Action A TEAM RECORD Bernie Opponent 41 Mathews 47 52 New Madrid 44 59 Parma 48 48 Puxico 50 48 Doniphan 50 47 Bloomfield 45 63 Bell City 49 50 Richland 55 53 Woodland 59 Bernie Opponent 74 Clarkton 50 54 Dexter 65 55 Advance 56 76 Campbell 42 64 Lilbourn 75 68 Broseley 50 49 Fisk 40 — Malden — 72 Front How: Randy Silliman, Mike Jennings, Mike Mills, David Hartle, Danny Cross, Anson Barney, Ricky Walker, and Tim Childers, Manager. Back Row: Coach Street, Carl Burch, Don Stanfield, Jack Becker, Les- lie Brown, Randy Williams, Gary Sides, and John Brannum The B Team Gained Valuable Experience “B” TEAM RECORD Bernie Opponent 33 Matthews 32 38 New Madrid 34 38 Parma 35 32 Puxico 43 37 Doniphan 32 34 Bloomfield 31 42 Bell City 24 33 Richland 57 48 Woodland 29 Bernie Opponent 41 Clarkton 35 26 Dexter 45 52 Advance 40 53 Campbell 39 38 Lilboum 68 37 Broseley 23 - Fisk — — Malden — Team Cheerleaders Promote School Spirit Front Row: Jeanne Benton, Gerri Williams, Karla Hog- gard, and Rita Hueckel. Back Row: Diane Pointer, Tara Williams, Lynda Jennings, and Susan Stuever. The “A” Team knelt while waiting for a free shot. They lined up to have their picture taken. Cheerleaders Promote School Spirit The team posed for the camera. Front Row: Ivette Pointer, Carol Forkum, Cathy Smith, and Yvonne Silliman. Back Row: Debbie Johnson, Cindy Becking, Diane Overby, and Debby Boyle. The kicked their legs high while welcoming the oppo- nents. First Row: Neil Beckman, Calvin Whitehead, Randy Williams, Greg Deming, Chuck Owens, Dennis Wilson, and Dair- rell Fyffe. Second Row: Norman Mayberry, Mike Campbell, Tommy Hobgood, Glen Kinkade, Carl Burch, Don Botsch, and Jackie Becker. The Mighty Mules Hod o Four Gome Sweep MULES’ RECORD Bernie Opponents 13 Doniphan 8 10 Puxico 1 12 Broseley 1 4 Puxico 4 The Baseball Mules came out swinging this year. By the time they were through swinging, they had won all four of their games! The team can attribute this to the good hitting throughout the season, which which can be seen by the fact that in three of four games the Mules scored over ten runs. Bernie can be very proud of its Baseball team. 76 First Row: Shirley Edmonds, Becci Edmonds, and Phyllis Barnes. Second Row: Lynda Jennings, Deanna Young, Elaine Wilcox, and Jhonnie White. Teamwork Is the Key to Volleyball First Row: Shirley Edmonds, Diane Overby, Becky Johnson, and Kathy Masters. Second Row: Arlene Handley, Carol Forkum, and Becky Wilcox. Team Team Front Row: Junetta Phillips, Darlene Owens, Cathy Overby, Loretta Burch, Earline Don- aldson, and Ruthie Kimble. Back Row: Pat- ty Palmer, Janette Whitehead, Marilyn Hog- gard, Debbie Stone, Derretta Whitehead, and Lynette Becking. Eighth Grade Serving Is Important in Volleyball Seventh Grade Front Row: Rhonda Norman, Brenda Carson, Diane White, and Marla Pointer. Back Row: Donna Young, Leah Beth Hoggard, Joyce Mc- Donald, Carolyn Hartle, and Pam Norman. Front Row: Diane White and Marla Pointer. Back Row: Derretta Whitehead, Loretta Burch, Lynette Becking, Junetta Phillips, Deb- bie Norman, and Stephanie Stafford. Junior High Cheerleaders Front Row: Danny Stone, Ruben White, Dan ny Phillips, Ricky Moody, Ricky Fritts, and Rickie Buchanan. Back Row: Darrel Carson, John Dawson, Eddie Hobgood, Jimmy Stan- field, Dennis Fears, and David Baker. Junior High Baseball FIRST ROW: Huel Benton, Danny Stone, Kenny Brown, and Charlie White. SEC- OND ROW: Scott Bilderback, Danny Philips, Ricky Moody, Jim Stuever, and Reuben White. Junior High Basketball Boys Develop Athletic Skills FIRST ROW: Bobby Wells, Ricky Fritts, Darryl Carson, Randy Jennings, and Dennis Fears. SECOND ROW: Jim Kirkman, John Dawson, Danny Stevens, Eddie Hobgood, Junior Curtis, Jim Stanfield, Jim Machen, and Timmy Duffie, Manager. Eighth Graders Were Proud to Be Upper Classmen Baker, D. Barnes, T. Becking, L. Botsch, R. Bowman, T. Brandon, M Burch, L. Burke, P. Canard,D. Carson, D. Charles, T. Clark, R. Condiet, S. Cook, D Craft, B. Craft, P. Curtis, J. Dawson, J. Donaldson, E. Duffie, T. Edmonds, V. Fears, D. Fowler, R. Fritts, R. Gee, B. Glass, S. Green, J. Gregory, J. Harrelson, P. Hayes, N. Hill, R. Hobgood, E. Hoggard, M. Hurley, J. Jameson, P. Jennings, R. Johnson, R. Kimble, R. King, R. Kirkman, J. Lowe, J. Machen, J. Mason, C. Mooney, D. Moore, D. Neely, E. Nelson, S. Neuhaus, S. Norman, D. Ogelvie, M. Owens, D. Owens, D. Overby, C. Palmer, P. Partin, J. Phillips, J. Shipman, J. Stanfield, J. Stevens, D. Stone, D. Tipton, R. Wells, B. Whitehead, D. Whitehead, J. Winchester, D. Young, C. NOT PICTURED: Benton, K.; Ford, J.; Gallaway, J.; Kelso, K.; White, J. Seven Years of Hard Work Are Now Behind Acord, P. Artis, B. Barnes, R. Benton, H. Bilderback, S. Boyle, K. Brown, K. Buchanan,R. Campbell, S. Carson, B. Cooper, S. Counts, M. Counts, R. Cross, T. Crow, D. Davis, C. Eads, R. Eaves, H. Forkum, M. Gallaway, J. Gaskins, F. Gilmore, B. Gilmore, S. Golden, M. Gordon, G. Greg, P. Hanley, C. Hartle, C. Hathaway, S. Hill, J. Hoggard, L. Hueckel, C. Jenkins, J. Johnson, D. Jordan, C. Keathley, M. Lowery, R. Marshall, J. McClain, D. McDonald, J. Moody, R. Morgan, L. Myrick, V. Neely, H. Norman, P. Norman, R Owens, D. Palmer, B. Palmer, B. Phillips, D. Pickett, D. Pointer, M. Rainey, N. Smith, C. Smith, G. Smith, R. Stafford, S. Stone, D. Stuever, J. Traughber, N. Whitaker, C. White, C. White, D. White, M. White, R. Young, D. NOT PICTURED: McGowen, J.; Tillman,C.; Tillman, J. Sixth Graders Prepare for Junior High Barnes, B. V Bellers, V. Brandon, E. Brandon, K. Bryan, J. % w ■t i Buchanan, T. % iX%£ u Burner, S. Conder, D. Condiet, L. Craft, D. Dawson, B. Durham, D. Ellis, S. Evans, D. Fears, M. Fitzpatrick, K. Gee, E. Gregg, K. Harrelson, J. Haskins, C. Hatch el, D. Jameson, E. Johnson, B. Kester, J. Lowery, R. Machen, T. McGowen, R McKuin, K. Mills, M. Neuhaus, D Orr, S. Overby, K. Owens, M. Owens, M. Palmer, M. Palmer, S. Pulliam, J. Putnam, T. Rodgers, J. Rush, R. Sandusky, S. Shipman, W. Silliman, D. Stanfield, G. Stephens, P. Stone, E. Stuever, J. Ward, F. White, S. Wilcox, D. Williams, D. Williams, D. Williams, T. Winchester, N. Wilson, E. Wilson, K. Woodall, J. NOT PICTURED: Brashears, J.; Kelso, P.; Reece, L. (k The Fifth Grade Enjoyed an Active Year. Abbott, A. Atchison, C. Beacham, A. Beacham, C. Becking, L. Beller, K. Blevins, D. Bowman, S Branum, T. Brigman, K. Brown, A. Brown, T. Burch, D. Craft, D. Craft, D. Eads, J. Edmonds, C. Farmer, D. Flanery, H. Flannery, S. Florida, D. Flowers, K. Glass, J. Golden, K. Grubbs, R. Hanners, T. Hartle, D. Hester, K. Hull, D. Jamison, V. Keathley, G. Kirkman, J. Lindsey, C. Low, D. Matheny, R. Mayberry, R. McDale, J. Mekan, M. Merick, T. Miller, P. Neeley, R. Newman, T. Norman, R. Palmer, R. Riddle, K. Rush, J. Sandusky, K Sides, K. Smith, J. Smothers, R. Thurston, W. Tilmon, L. Tipton, A. Traughber, R. Vandiver, R. Ward, S. White, J. White, T. Whitehead, T. Williamson, J. Wilmath, C. Not Pictured: Marcus James, Kathy Lovins, and Perry Sparks. Fourth Graders Work and Play Artis, V. Baker, R. Barnes, B. Barnes, G. Barnes, L. Botsch, S. Boyle, M. Brandon, P. Brandon, R Branum, B. Branum, L. Brewer, L Bryan, M. Carson, R. Childers, R. Clark, K. Cloninger, C. Collins, R. Craft, R. Cross, K. Cullum, C. Dale, G. Donaldson, M. Ellison, J. Farmer, K. Flannery, M. Flowers, T. Foster, T. Goodson, G. Gordon, D. Harless, A. Hill, A. Hill, W. Jameson, R. Johnson, D. Johnson, E. Johnson, E. Kester, D. Kirkman, D, Machen, T. Mallory, B. Mason, M. McDale, J. Miller, T. Moody, M. Moore, W. Morgan, D. Murphy, J. Myrick, T. Nelson, T. Norman, T. Owens, D. Palmer, D. Par ton, C. Payne, T. Pointer, D. Rainey, M. Reipe, E. Robinson, B. Rush, M. Sivert, J. Smith, E. Snider, F. Stafford, S. Stewart, R. Stone, D. Ward, E. White, B. Whitehead, N. Zimmerman, T. NOT PICTURED: Lewis, P., McGowen, J., Moore, L., Rodery, T., Tillman, F., Tillman, J. Third Graders Felt Important Adkins, K. Adkins, R. Artis, P. Beaird, R. Blevins, S. Brittain, L. Brown, M. Ellison, K. Fears, K. Gaskins, S. Glass, S. Golden, S. Greene, P. Harless, C. Hatchel, M. Hester, J. Horner, T. Hurley, T. Mallory, E. Marks, B. Marks, D. Marks, R. McDale, F. Mize, P. Neely, F. Palmer, D. Palmer, R. Pickett, J. Putnam, T. Rainey, A. Reams, D. Robertson, L. Schrader, G. Schults, J. Shelton, M. Shipman, R. Silliman, K. Slavings, P. Smith, D. Thacker, D. Thornbrough, B. Tilmon, R. Turman, T. Uht, G. Watson, R. Warbritton, J. Wells, M. Whitaker, R. White. J. Williams, G. Williams, S. Wilmath, T. 89 Second Graders Take Another Step in Learning Adams, B. Artis, T. Barnes, C. Beachum, A. Beaird, R. Bellar, R. Blevins, R. Blevins, V. Boyle, S. Brashears, J. Bridges, J. Brown, G. Bryan, G. Burner, C. Campbell, T. Conders, S. Conelison, V. Craft, J. Craft, P. Crayne, G. Donaldson, R. Dorris, B. Eads, R. Elsworth, D. Evans, C. Fears, C. Fears, W. Hamilton, C. Hatchell, J. Hill, S. Jameson, M. Keathley, R. King, R. King, P. Lee, P. Livingston, L. Luther, L. Manley, T. McClain, G. McDale, M. Mitchell, D. Moore, S. Orr, M. Owens, M. Owens, R. Pulliam, B. Quinn, T. Riddle, C. Riepe, J. Stevens, R. Stevens, K. Stewart, K. Summers, G Tolbert, T. Turman, C. Uht, D. Walker, R. Ward, R. White, D. Whitehead, V. NOT PICTURED: Moore, R., Thilmon, N. First Graders Take A Big Step Adkins, S. Allen, R. Artis, C. Barnes, M. Beacham, A. Beacham, B. Beacham, F. Beacham, M. Beaird, M. Beller, K. Blevins, R. Brittain, L. Bryan, T. Burch, L. Canady, D. Carson, P. Cornelison, V. Cox, R. Craft, M. Craft, M. Crest, D. Donaldson, E. Durham, K. Duty, T. Eaves, J. Edwards, S. Ellison, D. Ellsworth, D. Flowers, C. Gee, T. Gilmore, R. Glass, T. Golden, D. Golden, J. Gorden, R. NOT PICTURED: Cook, K.; Crump, S.; Harrison, B.; Owens, C.; Tillmon, K.; Wells, T. Harless, W. Hatchel, C. Hayes, J. Hendley, K. Hester, T. Hill, B. Humphries, C. Jameson, L. Johnson, B. King, L. Kindsay, S. Lott, L. Mallory, A. Marks, R. Mason, M. McNece, G. Murphy, B. Neely, R. Newman, M. Norman, S. Owen, S. Pickett, R. Rodgers, J. Rush, T. Stephens, C. Stewart, R. Stone, A. Thornbrough, M. Tillmon, J. Tipton, S. Traughber, A. Turman, K. Watson, K. Whitaker, J. White, R. York, D. Young, T. Zell, M. The Kindergarteners Start A New Life Allen, C. Artis, M. Atchinson, D. Belvin, S. Bowman, D. Brachears, D. Brandon, L. Brigman, A. Burleson, G. Canard, R. Campbell, S. Carson, A. Childers, D. Cross, S. Donaldson, T. Eaves, J. Fears, J. Foster, S. Golden, R. Hartle, T. Haskins, J. Hatchel, J. Hayes, M. Hoggard, K. Jackson, J. Johnson, W. Jordon, J. Kirkman, G Lindsey, S. Logan, D. Luther, D. Manley, T. McCain, R. McDale, B. McGowan, P McGowan, S. Miller, K. Montgomery, S. Moore, L. Neihaws, P. Norden, C. Odom, J. Quinn, C. Rainey, C. Reams, W. Robinson, S. Robinson, T. Sandusky, C. Silliman, T. Smith, R. Snider, S. Stearns, K. Stephens, R Stephens, T. Summers, L Tipton, D. Ward, T. Whitaker, H. White, G. Whitehead, D. Wilmath, B. Typical Scenes At B.H.S. In the upper left is Mr. and Mrs. Boyd, high school custodians, who seem to always be on hand when your locker is jammed, the candy machine is stuck, or just to lend a helping hand when it is needed. In other words, we just couldn’t get along without them. Could the next picture mean trouble? Here the students take advantage of the hot meals served in the Cafeteria daily. At the lower left is Mrs. McCoin who works end- lessly as the school secretary. In the bottom picture, we are leaving as a long, hard day of learning is over. This Added Up to o Successful Year ... I This cap is a symbol of achieve- ment in education. It is worn by only those who strive to accom- plish twelve years of learning. The 1969 school year proved to be very successful in many dif- ferent ways. Some of us experienced success in education as we accomplished another year of learning. Others felt success in ath- letics not just in seeing the victories registered in the scorebook but realizing a true meaning of sportsmanship. Others of us ac- complish success in journalistic endeavors as our wit, imagination, and maturity was tested in each class on our daily schedules. All of us achieved success in one of the most important elements in human society—friendship. Our success in each and every en- deavor proved to us that this was truly a successful and happy school year. This trophy is a mark of achieve- ment in athletics. It represents both success in sportsmanship and physical development. Jeanne Benton received an award for “Editorial of the Month” from the Na- tional Beta Club Journal. This is truly a mark of achievement in journalistic endeavor. Friendship is truly a mark of success as friends are essential to each of us. As this yearbook is filled with scenes of ■the many events in Bernie High School, so are our lives filled . . . filled with challenges that must be met in order to be a worthy individual of society. This year presented only a few of the many challenges that we will face in life. Some of us accepted these challenges with enthusiasm, while others of us failed in meeting these challenge .. (Jan you ■say you successfully met yours,? — — With 114,in mind, tkuj taff of the 1968-69 Cotton Boll challenge Ifeup to your potgpUal. ►. , ;es yoi .