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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1980 volume:

1980 Cotton Boll Published By: The Publications Class Bernie High School Bernie, MO 63822 Above: The Publications Class of 1979-80 (Bottom Row) Waynetta Reams. Becky Blevins. Sherry Adkins. Jeff Williams. Robin White (Middle Row) Kendra Durham. Angie Stone. Kim Watson. Kip Turman. Tanya Hester (Top) Kirk Hend- ley Table Of Contents Top: Gale Stinkard. Senior Class President, is caught hanging in a tree Middle: The Publications Class enjoying an afternoon slide at the park. Bight: Kim Tanner and Lisa Fortner feeding each other suckers on the volleyball court. Organizations Page 35 Athletics Page 49 2 Juniors Page 65 Sophomores Page 69 Freshmen Page 73 Classes Page 77 Left: Junior High students are playing a game of volleyball at noon Right: Laura Reece soph- omore: Dana Albright, freshman: Leslie Moore and Teresa Harvey, juniors are representing their classes Bottom: Mrs. Fears is giv- ing her son. Ben. a big hug 3 1980 Cotton Boll Dedicated To Mrs. Boyd As time passes, we never seem to take a moment to say thank you to people who have given so much of their time in service to us. Mrs. Myrtle Boyd is one of these people. She has been a janitor at Bernie High School ever since the school was estab- lished. Through the years she has spent many hours helping to keep the building nice for the many students who have passed through its doors. In appreciation of her loyal service, the Publications Class of 1979-80 wishes to dedicate the 1980 Cotton Boll to Mrs. Myrtle Boyd. BHS Students Lead Funfilled Lives As the years pass by, many of us find ourselves almosf ready to leave the school life that we have always known. We may find if hard to think about the times that lie ahead of us, but we will always have a friend from B.H.S. to help us pass the time. Top: Mark Newman and Barry Beacham are having a friendly chat while walking down the hall. Above: Kim Watson, Angie Stone and Deb- bie York are seen patiently watching Mrs. Tanner while she is hard at work on Beta Club Right: Jeff Williams saves Kirk Hendley from what could have been a crucial fall. 6 Top: Angie Stone. Becky Blevins. Kendra Durham. Jeff Williams and Chris Artis are seen practicing their disco steps during lunch hour Middle Left: Steve Reynolds is caught in action while changing classes Middle Right: Marla Beaird and James Tilmon are seen romantically chatting in the hall during their noon break Left: Kip Turman is heading to P.E. class to get rid of some of his frustration Seniors Are ... May 16, 1980, marks the end of a twelve year time passage oi iy for all Seniors af BHS. This pas- sage of time, twelve years of education, is one of the most important that Seniors will pass through. For some, graduation day will end all schooling; for others, it will only mean that they are one step closer to a professional career. The Seniors will never again be one, big, happy family. Many of the very close friends will nev- er see each other again. Yet, the great times at BHS will never be forgotten. These are the days of our lives. Time brings them and time takes them away. Daring Busy Top: Angie Stone and Robin White show their talents. Above: Kirk Hendley is being punished for causing trouble again. Right: Kim Watson is busy with a yearbook layout in publications class. Spacy Dependable Top Left: Lynn Brittion and Barry Beacham are taking money at the Redheads game, sponsored by the Athletic deportment Top Right: Connie Steele is get- ting books from her locker for another class Bottom Left: Jeff Williams gives his faithful friend a big hug Bottom Right: Jeff Rod- gers, a varsity basketball player, is caught after a scrimmage game. Lovable Athletic 9 The FFA-FHA Barnwarming was held October 19. Seniors Kim Watson and Jeff Williams were named FFA Sweetheart and FHA Dreamboat. Music was provided by River City Sound. Barnwarming Royalty Chosen i : . : t Top Left: (Front)Sheila Thomas and Tim Stevens, third attendants (Sitting) Lisa Logan and Greg Norman, first attendants: Kim Watson. FFA Sweetheart and Jeff Williams. FHA Dreamboat. Paul Niehaus and Tammy Hartle. second attendants Top Right: FFA Sweetheart Kim Watson and FHA Dreamboat Jeff Williams Bottom Left: Lisa Logan and Greg Norman, first attendants Bottom Middle: Tammy Hartle and Paul Niehaus. second attendants Bottom Right: Sheila Thomas and Tim Stevens, third attendants 10 FFA - FHA Enjoy Picnic And Hayride The FFA and FHA held their annual picnic on October 20 in the Bernie City Park. Games were played by the members, with the winner of each game receiving a small cash prize. Following the picnic a hayride and weiner roast were held. Lett: Greg Norman makes his way through the tires in the obstacle course Bight: Greg Norman and Beverly Ritchie gobble their doughnuts down during the doughnut race Bottom Loft: Velva Murphy is getting helped into the trailor before the hayride by date Mark Sti- dum. Bottom Middle: Sandy Lindsey is caught in a hay fight. Bottom Bight: Scott Nelson climbing into the hay trailor 11 On October 17. 1979, 33 members of the Psychology class, one member of the health class, Mrs. Sides, and Mrs. Russell, loaded on a bus at 6:00 a.m. and headed for Farmington State Hospital. They were met by the Public Relations Director as soon as they arrived. They were given a tour through many of the buildings and were shown many ways mentally ill people are tested and treated. Due to a rain shower, members of the tour got slightly wet. Despite the messy weather, most of the group enjoyed the trip. Many felt that the hospital was very different from what they ex- pected. They returned home late Tuesday afternoon, all ex- tremely tired after an exciting day. School Trips Taken Top: Kendra Durham enjoys the bus ride home from Farmington Above: On the way home from Farmington, the group poses for a picture before enjoying a late dinner. 12 The Marching Mules participated in six pa- rades, these including: New Madrid, Sikeston, Dexter, Cape, Bernie, and the Bernie Christmas parade. The band marched 60 members this year under the direction of Mr. Charles Holt. Top: The band is ready to line up for the New Madrid parade Middle Left: Kendra Durham. Robin White, and Lisa Fortner pose before the Sikeston parade as Lisa shows her talent on a bari- tone. Middle Right: The band is waiting patiently for the Sikeston parade to begin. Lett: Laura Burch and Cecilia Stephens watch other bands perform at the Sikeston parade. 13 Miss Cotton BoH. Kelly Murphy, pictured in her long dress ond around school Miss Cotton Boll Chosen Miss Cotton Boll is chosen each year by the number of annuals that each class sells. At the beginning of the year each class chooses a candidate to represent them. Two members of the class sell annuals for their candidate. The candidate of the class that sells the most annu- als wins the title of Miss Cotton Boll. Top Left: Lisa Fortner, first attendant Top Right: Joni Fears, second attendant Bottom Lett: Sherry Adkins, third attendant Bottom Right: Sherry Adkins, senior. KeHy Murphy freshman Lisa Fortner sophomore and Jon Fears, junior 15 Top Left: Lisa Logan, first attendant Top Right: Stacy Foster, second attendant. Above: Lisa Logan, freshman; Beckie Dawn Durham, sophomore; Stacy Foster, junior; and Susan Newton. senior. Right: Susan Newton, third attendant 16 Miss Bernie High School 17 Lisa Logan Crowned Homecoming Queen Dawn Of A New Decade was the theme of BHS's Homecoming held February 15 during half time of the Malden-Bernie basketball game. For the first time ever a freshman, Lisa Logan, was crowned Homecoming Queen by Retiring Queen Cindy Fears. The evening was highlight- ed by a dance held in the gym following the ballgame. ---- r f Top Right: Lisa Logan expresses her delight after being crowned Above: Greg Norman escorted the queen. Right: One of Lisa's many activities is being a junior varsity chehr- Top Left: Sopho- more Lynne Ad- ams. first atten- dant. was escort- ed by classmate Scott Nelson Top Right: Second at- tendant Deanna Logan, a junior, was escorted by Jeff Rodgers. Left: The 1980 Home- coming court. De- anna Logan, sec- ond attendant: Lisa Logan. Home- coming Queen; Lynne Adams, first attendant. 19 Kim Watson Chosen Student Of The Year Kimberly Joy Watson was chosen by the high school fac- ulty as Student of the Year for 1980. Kim was voted Beta Club President and Most Beautiful is the Who's Who honor she received. As a senior she was active in FHA. Pep Club, Who's Who Among American High School Students and as Yearbook Editor. She also received the honor of FFA Sweetheart. The future will find Kim at William Woods College in Fulton, majoring in Fashion Mer- chandising. Robin Renae White and Cecilia Francis Stephens were runners-up for the award. Robin has been active as cheerleading captain. Beta Club Secretary, a member of Pep Club, Band and Who's Who Among American High School Students. Her class- mates voted her Best AH Around and she was also chosen as Student of the Month for November by the Dexter Elks' Lodge. Robin's future plans are to attend Murray State University and pursue a career in medicine. Cecilia has participated in Band, Chorus. Women's En- semble, 4-H and Pep Club. During her senior year she served as FHA Secretary and was chosen Best Personality in the Who's Who competition. Next year she'll be at Fontbonne College in St. Louis studying Music Education or Special Education. Top: Runner-up Robin White Above: Student of the Year Candidates. Cecilia Stephens. Robin White. Kim Watson. Right: Runner-up Cecilia Stephens 20 21 Top Left: The east wall was enhanced by the glittering letters portraying the theme of the prom Top Right: The ceiling was the most time consuming decoration, but these girls had it all under control Above: The servers this year were Scott Nelson. Lisa Fortner. Kevin Mitchell. Ginger Parrish. Kevin Mays. Deana Crow. Bob Hughes and Lynn Adams. Left: Terri Siltiman and Stacy Foster are seen here setting up the floor decorations. i 22 On May 2, 1980 the Junior Class presented the gradu- ating class with their prom. The theme The Long and Winding Road was depicted with a bridge and stone path, which led to a fountain in the middle of the dance floor. An arched gateway and picket fence entwined with rainbow colored flowers separated the dance floor from the cafe area. Green metallic streamers also shim- mered above the walls of metallic and latticework pa- per. A banquet was held before the prom. Mr. Don Lee was the guest speaker. The class wills and prophecies were also read. The sophomores that held the highest grade average were given the opportunity to serve at the banquet, which also meant a special invitation to attend the prom. Music for the prom was provided by the River City Sound System. Top Left: Patti Bishop looks over- whelmed at her first prom with Colby Quinn. Middle Left: Sheila Norman and her date. Mark Reynolds, are all dressed up and ready to go! Above: Kim Watson, Linda Stone and Vetva Murphy are waiting for the banquet to begin Bottom Left: Debbie York must have had a very good time, too bad it had to end. Left: Russell Gordon and Debbie Atchison seem to be having a good time. Graduation Ends School For Seniors On May 11. 1980 the Senior Class of BHS marched into their Baccalaureate Service. The ad- dress was given by Brother Dan McVey and the girls' ensemble sang ,Simple Gifts. Friday, May 16, 1980 was the night the seniors had been look- ing forward to for a long time. Velva Murphy, Barry Beacham, Robin White and Lynn Brittain were the speakers for the even- ing. Steve Reynolds sang the class song, Sail On to his own accompaniment. Mr. Lee pre- sented the class of 44 members for diplomas, thus fulfilling their goals and ending their time at Bernie High School. Top: The top four people in the Senior Class are Lynn Brittain, valedictorian; Robin White, salutdtori- an; Barry Beacham. third ranking senior. Velva Mur- phy, fourth ranking senior Above: Lynn Brittain and Velva Murphy are waiting for the big moment Mid- dle Right: Kip Turman and Robin White are excited about graduation Right: The seniors listen atten- tively to the Baccalaureate address. 24 Top Lott: Rhonda Alien and Laura Burch patiently sit through the Baccalaureate address. Top Right: James TUmon and Marla Beard practice marching the proper way Middle Left: Nervous Sherry Adkins has to have a little help from Ken- dra Durham and Tanya Hester to put on her graduation attire Above: Mr Lee grins sheepishly as Barry Beacham and Kim Watson march out, maybe he's glad they're leaving! Left: Jeff Williams, Jeff Rodgers and Gale Stinkard struggle with their caps and gowns 25 A wards Are Presented Scholarships, letters, attendance certificates and class awards were presented at the annual awards as- sembly on May 13. Class Awards Psychology and Contemporary Issues- Debbie York Speech- Tommy Hartle Physics-Gale Stinkard Biology-Cindy Walls General Science-Lonnie Ward Physical Science-Lisa Logan Math l-Sandy Montgomery Math ll-Lonnie Ward Geometry-Steve Reynolds Algebra I-Marilyn Blevins Consumer Math-Kim Watson English l-Kim Tanner English H-Cindy Walls English HI- Tammy Hartle English IV-Becky Blevins World History-Donna Elsworth American History-Lisa Logan World Geography-Renee Brittain Industrial Shop-Barry Beacham Drivers' Education-Mark Becking Woodworking-Ronald McCain Home Economics 1-Lisa Logan Advanced Food and Clothing-Ginger Parrish Personal Culture and Family Health-Donna Elsworth ChUd Development and Family Relations- Tammy Hartle Art l-Dusty Cowart Art H-Cindy Wans Typing l-Lynne Adams Shortland-Becky Blevins Bookkeepmg-Rhonda Allen Clerical Practice- Velva Murphy Vocational Agriculture l-Daryl Riddle Vocational Agriculture U-Scott Nelson Vocational Agriculture Ill-Paul Niehaus Vocational Agriculture IV-James Tilmon Agricultural Welding-Bill Johnson Chorus-Stephanie Mayberry Band-Lynne Adams Boys Athlete-Ronnie Carson Boys P.E.-Johnny Eaves Girls Athlete-Cmdy Hatchel Girls PE. -Tanya Hester Outstanding Cheerleader-Robin White Editors of Yearbook-Kirn Watson Editors of School Paper-Sherry Adkins Becky Blevins Perfect attendance awards were given to students present all school days Lisa Logan Leon Musgraves Charles Robertson Karen Rodery Hank Trout Debbie Atchison Mark Becking Deanna Logan Shannon McGowan Kevin Moore Marla Beaird College scholarships were given to: Freed Hardeman-Lynn Brittain President’s SEMO-Velva Murphy Barry Beacham Murray State University-Robin White WiUiam Woods College-Kim Watson TRCC Incentive-Linda Lott Stone TRCC AtNetic-Cindy Hatchel FA A-Jeff Williams James Eaves Beta Club-Robin White Lynn Brittain FHA-Sheila Norman CTA-Debbie York MFA-Robin White Debbie York I Dare You” Awards were given to the top boy and girl seniors: Robin White and Lynn Brittain. Scholarship awards were given to the top student in each grade 9th-Kevin Low 10th-Robin Beaird llth-Deanna Logan 12th- Valedictorian-L ynn Brittain Salutatorian-Robin White Student of the Year-Kim Watson Top Left: Lynne Adams was presented with the typing award She is typing at the rate of 75 words per minute Top Right: Robin White (sitting) received the MFA scholarship which was $400. Debbie York (standing) was the run- ner-up. She received a scholarship for $200 Right: Tanya Hester received the Presidental Award for the seventh year. She also received the Girls P E. Award 26 Class Of '80 Faces The Future Colors-Silver And Blue Song- Sail On Flower-Peace Pose Sponsors-Patricia Coffey and Kenneth Sandusky Motto-No Goal Is Too High If We Climb With Care And Confidence Right: Top Ten Seniors. (Sitting) Robin White. Lynn Brittain. (Stand- ing) Becky Blevins. Debbie York. Lin- da Stone. Barry Beacham. Scott Lindsey. Velva Murphy. Kim Wat- son. Angie Stone Bottom Loft: Lynn Brittain. Valedictorian and Robin White. Sahjfatorian. Bottom Right: Senior Class Officers. Jeff Williams, vice-president. Sherry Adkins, re- porter: Gale Stinkard, president; Becky Blevins, secretary-treasurer. 28 Blaine Adams-Statistics prove that folks who drive crazy are. Marla Seaird- Where you come from is not nearly as important as where you are going. Pam Carson-We women do talk too much but even then we don't tell half we know. Sherry Adkins-Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. Becky Blevins-I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today. Kendra Durham-A person with whom you dare to be yourself. Rhonda Allen-A cheerful friend is tike a sunny day. L ynn Brittain - Tis' s trange what I can do and yet have everyone think me an angel James Eaves-Speaks his mind only when necessary. Barry Beacham-Few men are so clever as to know all the mischief they do Laura Burch-The most lost day of all is the day on which we do not laugh. Ricky Gilmore-A gentleman is a gentle man. 29 Terri Glass-We may give without lovjng, but we can not love without giving Russell Gordon-ln every deed of mischief he had a hand to execute. Cindy Hatchel- Winning means much to me, but win- ning friends means the most. Kirk Hendley-You know you've got it when you can't think of anything that's your fault. Tanya Hester-The way to be happy is to make others hap- py Cindy James-A minute of thought is worth more than an hour of talk. Linda Jameson-Quite a nice girl to be around. Scott Lhdsey-I am not con- ceited. though I have every reason to be. Velva Murphy-lf you would have things come your way go after them. Mark Newman-Women are here to stay ... let's make the best of them. Susan Newton-Mischievous and easily raised, but hard to bear and difficult to escape. Darla Renfo-lf you can't have everything. make the best of what you have. Sheila Norman-I am easy to please but difficult to satisfy PklSI Beverly Ritchie-Her ways are ways of pleasantness. Jeff Rodgers-1 believe in get- ting into hot water. I think it keeps you clean. Gale Slinkord-Of good times. I've had many Cecilia Stephens-lt's good to let a little sunshine out as well as in. Angie Stone-A true friend is forever a friend. Linda Lott Stone-My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me. Kip Turman-Always forgive your enemies, nothing an- noys them so much. Kim Watson- There are many things to see and I shall see them. Robin White-A friend is one who knows all about you and still likes you. Debbie York-1 have the sim- plest taste. am always satis- fied with the best Not Pictured: Chris Artis Randy Blough Martha Craft KeHa Goodman Nickey Smiley Reba Williams Connie Steele- Talk while you can. life is too short to keep silent. James Tilmon-Better to let 'em wonder why you didn't talk than why you did. Je ff Williams -Never love someone unless you are ex- pecting to get hurt in the end. 31 Seniors Present Pick A Dilly “ The Senior class presented Pick A Dilly''. March 21. 1980, to the elemen- tary and then for the public. Cast: Susan Clark Amanda Strong Purina Hogg Arvilla Garvey Otis Garvey Wilberette (Wilbur) Opal Dilly June Pose Dilly May Lilly Dilly April Violet Dilly Thaddeus Bleeker Pod Benedict Tex Larabee Jack Purcell Old Betsy Azariah Coffin Sound Effects Prompters Kendra Durham Cindy Hatchel Angie Stone Velva Murphy Jeff Williams Tanya Hester Susan Newton Debbie York Kim Watson Robin White Lynn Brittain Mark Newman Kirk Hendley Scott Lindsey Beverly Ritchie Gale Stinkard Connie Steele Sherry Adkins Becky Blevins Linda Stone Sheila Norman Programs and Tickets Mistress of Ceremony Top Lett: Rod Benedict arrives on the scene to choose a Dilly Top Right: Purina Hogg arrives from Possum Holler. Bottom Left: Old Betsy Drake haunting the mortuary. Bot- tom Right: Gale Stinkard as Azariah Coffin, the Mad Morti- cian. 32 Top: Senior Play Cast Members Bottom Left: WHbur getting ready for another prank while Otis looks on. Bottom Right: Apra Violet DiHy having one of her giggling spelts. 33 Senior Who's Who Chosen Robin White and Lynn Brittain were chosen the most versa- tile. Cecilia Stephens and Kirk Hendley were chosen for best personalities. Tanya Hester and Jeff Rodgers were chosen as most popular. Kim Watson and Gale Stinkard were cho- Velva Murphy and Barry Beacham were sen most beautiful and most handsome. chosen to be the most Hkely to succeed. 34 Bernie Band Marches On This year the band was kept busy marching in parades in Dexter, Sikeston, New Madrid and Ber- nie. A Christmas and Spring Concert were given to the public. The band also performed at the band festival which was held at Richland. Top: Band (Front Row) Kevin Green. Michelle Beck, Brad Quinn. Candy Reams. Donna Smithson. Melanie Thompson. (Second Row) Marcus Turner. Laura Burch. Deborah Burch. Lauren Hester. Debbie Atchison. Tonya Robinson. (Third Row) Beckie Durham. Greg Norman. Lisa Fortner. Noel Murphy. Tracy Durham. Scott Turman (Fourth Row) Kim Mayberry. Greg Vin- cent. Cecilia Stephens. Kenny Lindsey. Mike Mason. Jessica McKinley (Fifth Row) Ronnie Turner. Dean a Crow. Hank Trout. Scott Lindsey. Robin White. Jeff Rodgers (Sixth Row) Terry Atchison. Angie Stone. Stephanie Mayberry. Michael Gregory. Kirk Hendley. Kendra Durham (Seventh Row) Kevin Spitzer. Wes Simmons. Lynn Brittain. Steve Reynolds. Bobbi Grimes. Ke- vin Mays (Back Row) Waynetta Reams. Johnna Burch. Mark Newman. Tara Botsch, Lori Murphy. Angie Coats, Stacy Foster Bottom Right: Officers (Seated) Angie Stone, vice-president; Kendra Durham, president; Lisa Fortner, secretary-treasurer. (Standing) Robin White, librarian; Waynetta Reams, quarter master. 36 A band just wouldn't be com- plete without majorettes. Ber- nie's band was led by a drum majorette, a head majorette and three twlrlers. Top Lett: Debbie York, drum majorette Top Right: Tanya Hester, head majorette Middle Lett: Lisa Overb Middle: Joni Fears. Middle Right: Lynne Adams Lett: The majorettes pose while waiting for the parade to start 37 Chorus Makes Music The musically inclined girls in Chorus performed in two concerts this year, one before Christmas and one in the spring. Twelve girls from Cho- rus tried out and made the Women's Ensemble. These girls also performed at the annual Christmas and Spring Concerts, plus gave programs for the Little Miss Bernie Contest, Baccalaureate Services and several churches. Top: Chorus Members. (Front Bow) Debbie York. Stephanie Mayberry. Joy Hatchel, Pam Carson. Cindy Hatchel. Connie Steele. Teresa Stephens. (Second Bow) Cecilia Stephens, Debbie Atchison, Reba Williams. Annetta Ward. Lori Childers, Terri Glass. Penny Vancil, Donna Smithson. (Back Bow) Janet Ogelvie. Renea Gordon. Mary Phillips. Elizabeth Cook. Daria Renfro. Beverly Ritchie. Robin Beaird, Gin- ger Parrish. Tonya Robinson, Kim Tanner. Above: Chorus Officers. Joy Hatchel, vice- president: Cindy Hatchel. president: Robin Beaird. secretary-treasurer Bight: Women's Ensemble. (Front Bow) Debbie York, Cecilia Stephens, Stephanie Mayberry. (Second Bow) Kim Tanner. Debbie Atchison, Tonya Robinson, Joy Hatchel (Back Bow) Robin Beaird. Ginger Parrish. Connie Steele. Teresa Stephens, phens. 38 Junior Beta Grows Top: The Seventh Grade Junior Beta Members. (Front Row) Andy Turman, Cegal Reams. Diane Griffin. Maria Rushing. (Middle Row) Renee Marler, Johnna Burch. Tara Botsch. Lauren Hester. Lori Murphy. Tommi Dawson. Lisa Temples. Jackie Barker. Tyla Stevens (Back Row) Kevin Fuem- meler. Brent Swiney. Marcus Turner. Gregg May- berry. Greg Vincent. Bradley Quinn. Cheryl Wi- taker. Michelle Beck Middle Left: The Junior Beta Officers. Mrs. Sides. sponsor. Tim Mayberry, Scott Turman. Candy Reams. Tracy Durham. Angie Coats. Gaylan Cooper. Middle Right: The Sev- enth Grade Beta Members dress up for initiation day Bottom: The Eighth Grade Junior Beta Mem- bers. (Front Row) Trika Young. Tracy Durham, Candy Reams. Teresa Adams. Angie Coats. Dena Hendley. Sheri Cook. Sheri ZoU. Amanda Stone. Twila York. Tim Mayberry. (Back Row) Westley Simmons. Scott Turman. Jimmy Anthony, Kim May- berry. Annetta Craft, Kevin Farmer. Jim Berry. Gaylan Cooper. Mike Robertson. This year the Junior Beta Club took part in many activities. They worked in the concession stand at every Junior High Ballgame. They also worked to collect money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. On initiation day the new members were told how to dress up and what to do by the old members. The Junior Beta members set aside one week to appreciate the teachers. During this week they brought food and helped the teachers. The eighth grade members took time out to have a skating party and all the members attended a movie. Beta Club Is A Service Organization The 1979-80 school year marks the twenty- fifth year that the Bernie High School Beta Club has been serving its school and community. The Beta Club is an hon- or organization for stu- dents who have main- tained an S- average in their school work. They must also be able to meet high qualifications in honesty and leadership. This year they partici- pated in many projects such as: selling ads to en- able them to print bas- ketball and volleyball pro- grams, Teacher's Appre- ciation Week, serving at Open House, sponsoring a formal Christmas Dance, giving gifts to pre-school children at Christmas, buying softball caps and presenting all graduating honor students with gold tassels. To make money they conducted car washes in the summer, held bake sales and had their annual Student-Faculty Ball- game. The highlight of their year is when they attend the State Beta Club Con- vention in St. Louis. A ban- quet is held to conclude their year where two $200 scholarships are awarded to two gradu- oting Beta members. Top: Beta Club. (Front Row) Lisa Overby. Waynetta Reams. Kendra Durham. Robin White. Angie Stone, Kim Watson, Mrs. Jeanice Tanner-Sponsor (Second Row) Terri SiUrnan. Becky Blevins. Deana Crow. Cindy Waits. Debbie York. Vetva Murphy, Linda Stone (Third Row) Deanna Logan. Sherry Adkins. Kirk Hendley. Lisa Fortner, Renee Brittain. Donna Eisworth, Tammy Hartle. Beckie Durham. (Fourth Row) Steve Reynolds. Glen Becker. Mark Becking. Bob Hughes. Scott Lindsey. Stacy Foster. Ginger Parrish. (Filth Row) Tyler Perkins. Kevin Burris. Kevin Mitchell. Barry Beacham, Scott Nelson. Lynn Brittain, Kevin Mays. (Back Row) Lynne Adams. Paul Niehaus. Dennis Bowman. Stanley Robinson. Doug Fulbright, Randy Cooper. Above Lett: Mrs. Jeanice Tanner, sponsor. Above Right: Beta Club Officers (Sitting) Robin White, secretary: Angie Stone, vice-president: Kim Watson, president (Standing) Waynetta Reams and Lisa Overby, historians: Kendra Durham, reporter. 40 Beta Club Sponsors Christmas Dance On December 15, 1979, the Bernie High School Beta Club sponsored a formal Christmas Dance. The mood for the dance was set by decorating the Cafetorium with a gaze- bo, a Christmas tree, stream- ers and other various Christ- mas decorations. Around 10:00 a drawing was held for gifts which Santa Claus gave out to the win- ners. Music was provided by the River City Sound System. Proceeds from the dance were donated to the Tri- County Mental Health Associ- ation in Sikeston. Top: Everyone enjoys dancing to the slow songs. Lott: Jackie Rushing and Glen Becker finally get their turn to get their picture taken Above: Lisa Overby and date. David Wheeler, enjoy the closeness of a slow dance. 41 FHA Looks Toward New Horizons The Future Homemakers of America have participated in many activities this year. They have sold Stanley pro- ducts and Halloween Insurance for money making projects. A Sewing Machine Give Away was held in which donations were sold and a Singer sewing machine was given away. They also have an end of the year banquet and give a scholar- ship to a senior. With the help of the FFA dub they held an Old Fashion Day Pic- nic and put on the annual Barn- warming Dance. Top: (Front Row) Rhonda Mekan. Susan Newton. Marla Fadler. Dana Albright. Lori Childers. Janet Ogelvie (Second Row) Kim Tanner. Patti Bishop, Lisa Rat- chet. Mary Phillips. Sherry Schaefer, Sheila Thomas. Bobbi Grimes. Patricia Wil- liams (Back Row) Regina Brittain. Marilyn Blevins. Lindy McKuin, Melinda New- man. Jackie Rushing. Kelly Murphy, Lisa Logan. Cindy Walls. Lisa Greene Above: Kim Tanner showing her skill doing push ups Right: Lori Childers is seen pushing pennies during noon hour as part of initiation day. 42 Top: (Front Row) Tammy Hartle, Terri Sil iman. Cecilia Ste- phens. Velva Murphy. Ginger Parrish. Becky Blevins. Robin Beaird. Deanna Logan. Connie Steele. Debbie Atchison. Lisa Lott. (Second Row) Kim Watson, Deana Crow. Kim Tanner. Cindy Walls. Rhonda Mekan. Marilyn Blevins. Terri Glass. Kim Davis. Kim Ward. Mary Barnes (Third Row) Me- linda Newman. Janet Ogelvie. Elizabeth Cook. Mary Phil- lips. Renea Gordon. Lisa Hatchet. Reba Williams. Allen Stan- field. Doug Peck. Mark Shafer. (Fourth Row) Bobbi Grimes. Deborah Burch, Beverly Ritchie. Linda Kirkpatrick. Dawn Hughes, Vicki Dorris. Deanna Whitehead. Manuela Frisch. Judy Boner. Sheila Christian (Fifth Row) Susan Newton. Renee Brittain. Dana Albright, Regina Brittain. Valerie Wheeler. Yolanda Brown. Tammy Blough, Helen Whitaker. Sheila Thomas. Zina Williams (Back Row) Kelly Murphy. Jackie Rushing. Patti Bishop. Lisa Logan. Marla Fadler. Sher- ry Schaefer. Tonya Zimmerman. Pat Fulkerson. La Vena Brown. Darla Renfro. Lett: Officers Tammy Hartle. state vice-president. Robin Beaird. president: Ginger Parrish, vice-president: Cecilia Stephens, secretary. Becky Blevins, treasurer: Terri SHIiman. parliamentarian. Debbie Atchison, song leader Deanna Logan, devotional leader: Lisa Lott, recreational leader Not pictured are Velva Murphy, histo- rian and Connie Steele, reporter Bottom: Ms. Gay Fears is the FHA sponsor FFA Is Making Progress Above: FFA (Front Row) Jeff Williams. Jon Stahl. Mark Newman. Tyler Perkins. Paul Niehaus. Stanley Robinson. Mr. Sherman Walker-Advisor. (Second Row) James Ferguson. Anne Stephens. Greg Norman. Wade Thurston. David Fears. Mark Hager. Jimmy Park man (Third Row) Keith Ron- berger. Tommy McKuin. Richard Stephens. Charlie Robertson. Kevin Low. Kevin Craft. Keith Cloninger. Mike Drews (Fourth Row) James TUmon. Ronnie Neeley. Rusty Cau- sey. Scott Nelson. BUI Johnson. Tim Martin. Daryl Riddle. Kenny Edmonds. Brian Reyn- olds. Todd Robinson (Fifth Row) Blaine Adams. Chris Artis. James Eaves. Kevin Mitchell. Kerry Hoggard. Randy Cooper. Leslie Moore. Johnny Eaves. Bob Johnson. Donvie Sanders. (Back Row) DavidKeath- ley. Brad Stevens. Tim Stevens. Kevin Lind- sey. Richard Gaines. Kevin Burris. Kevin Mays. Darrel Tipton. Dennis Bowman. Glen Becker. Colby Quinn Right: FFA Officers. (Front Row) Paul Niehaus. secretary. Stanley Robinson, president. Mark New- man. treasurer. Chris Artis, junior treasurer; Tyler Perkins, vice-president (Back Row) Jeff Williams, sentinel. Johnny Eaves, junior reporter. Jon Stahl, reporter. 44 The Bernie Chapter of the Future Farmers of America is one of the best organizations in the area. They proved this by winning awards as the first place Area Chapter, their state team won first place honors for the treasurer's book and Mark Newman. James Tilmon. Johnny Eaves and Paul Nie- haus were Proficiency A ward win- ners. The FFA Club’s activities for the year included the Barnwarming and Old Fashion Picnic along with the FHA. attending the Mid-South Fair in Memphis and the State FFA Convention in Columbia. The FFA Chapter made money by fruit sales, sponsoring the annual donkey basketball game and sell- ing popcorn at home ballgames. Top: Tim Stevens gives Carlin Glass a bag of popcorn, which the FFA sells at all ballgames Middle Left: FFA members Jeff Williams. Stanley Robinson and Mark Newman discuss ideas with sponsor Sherman Walker. Above: Sponsor Sherman Walker talks about FFA to representatives from the Conser- vation Department Left: Stanley Robinson. FFA Chapter President and Area Vice-President, presides over a meet- ing 45 Pep Club Supports The Mules Pep Club tries to add more school spirit at all of the ballgames the Mules play in. Pep rallies are held before the home games to get everybody in the spirit. Knowing someone is cheer- ing helps our athletes to feel and play much better. Top Left: Jack McGowan, sponsor of Pep Club. Top Right: Pep Club Officers. Greg Norman, president; Glen Becker, vice-president; Lynne Adams, secretary Bottom: Members of Pep Club. (Front Row) Cecilia Stephens, Robin White, Angie Stone. Barry Beacham. Jeff Rodgers. Kim Watson, Ronnie Carson. Terry Atchison. Terri Glass, Lisa Lott. Debbie Atchison (Second Row) Lynne Adams, Hank Trout. Bob Hughes, Deanna Logan, Velva Murphy. Debbie York. Donna Smithson, Brian Reynolds. Joy Hatchet, DeanaCrow. Beckie Durham. Kim Tanner. Cindy Hat chef Connie Steele (Third Row) Becky Blevins. Kendra Durham. Wayne Lee. Lynn Brittain. Stacy Foster. Terri Silliman, Noel Murphy. Cindy Walls, Tonya Robinson. Karen Rodery. Lisa Logan. Stephanie Mayberry. Lisa Hatchel (Fourth Row) Steve Reynolds. Kirk Hendley. Lisa Fortner. Deborah Burch. Beverly Ritchie. Linda Stone. Linda Kirkpatrick. Dawn Hughes. Teresa Stephens. Shannon McGowan. Stanley Robinson. Tim Martin. (Fifth Row) Sherry Adkins, Kevin Mays. Dana Albright, Regina Brittain. Ann Stephens. Tyler Perkins. Scott Lindsey, Chris Artis, Jon Stahl. Glen Becker, Paul Niehaus. Scott Nelson, Dennis Bowman (Back Row) Melinda Newman. Kelly Murphy, Jackie Rushing. Patti Bishop. Mark Becking, Eric Artis. Corky Rainey. Kevin Mitchell. Kevin Burris. Mark Artis. James Beane. Todd Robinson. 46 Student Council Is On The Go Student Council members try to add some pizzazz to school iife. They spon- sor the Back to School and Homecoming Dances. Planning and decorating for Home- coming activities is also part of Student Coun- cil's responsibilities. Top: Members of the Student Council. (Sitting) Robin Beaird, Scott Lindsey. Russell Gordon. Scott Nelson (Standing) Kevin Low. Tonya Robinson. Dusty Cowart. Kirk Hendley. Kerry Hoggard. Steve Reynolds. Hank Trout Middle Lett: Officers of the Student Council. Robin Beaird. secretary: Scott Lindsey, vice-president: Russell Gordon, president Above: Pictured at the Christmas Dance is the sponsor of the Student Council. Principal Don Lee. Lett: Shown at the Back to School Dance are Corky Rainey. Scott Lindsey. Jeff Rodgers and Chris Artis. 47 Pub Class Works Hard The making of an annual and news- paper is a very tedious job that re- quires much time and hard work on the part of everyone involved. The publications class devoted long hours trying to meet deadlines for both the yearbook and the news- paper. Top: The 1979-80 publications class Top Left: Sherry Adkins, editorial staff. Top Mid- dle: Becky Blevins. editorial staff. Top Right: Kim Watson, yearbook editor. Bottom Lett: Waynetta Reams Bottom Middle: Angie Stone, photographer Bottom Right: Ken- dra Durham, assistant photographer. Right: Tanya Hester. 48 This year the A-team started their season with high hopes. Coach Pumphrey had predicted that the girls should have a record of 10 wins and 2 losses; but at the end of the season their record was 6-6, with tournament play 7-8. The team had hoped to go to State for the fourth time, but it wasn't to be. Bight: Varsity Volleyball Team. (Standing) Coach Anna Pumphrey. Cindy Hatchet. Tere- sa Stephens. Angie Stone. Lisa Overby. Joni Fears (Sitting) Joy Hatchet. Terri SiUiman. Tanya Hester. Stacy Foster Bottom Lett: Cindy Hatchet tipping the ball over the net with Joy Hat- chet waiting to assist Bottom Middle: Tanya Hester setting the bail up for a spike Bottom Right: Joni Fears serving the ball. Teamwork Is The Key In Volleyball 50 Mules' Record Bernie - Woodland 15-8 15-13 Bernie - Malden 15-8 12-15 5-15 Bernie - Bell City 15-5 9-15 15-10 Bernie - Advance 3-15 7-15 Bernie - Dexter 10-15 7-15 Bernie - Twin Rivers 15-4 15-3 Bernie - Puxico 15-6 8-15 3-15 Bernie - Bloomfield 5-15 6-15 Bernie - Richland 9-15 1-15 Bernie - Campbell 15-1 15-7 Bernie - Malden 15-9 15-6 Bernie - Gideon 15-13 15-3 County Tournament Bernie - Puxico 9-15 15-11 12-15 District Tournament Bernie - Bell City 12-15 15-13 15-7 Bernie - Advance 4-15 4-15 These seniors led the Mules. Top Left: Cindy Hat- chet Top Right: Tanya Hester Left: Angie Stone. 51 Junior Varsity Shows Great Ability Top: The B team volley bait players. (Front Row) Regina Brittain. Tonya Robinson. Melinda Newman, Kelly Mur- phy. Anne Stephens. Beckie Durham. Lisa Logan. (Back Row) Pat Williams. Deana Crow. Lindy McKuin. Lynne Ad- ams. Lisa Hatchet. Kim Tanner. Lisa Fortner. Jackie Rushing. Anna Pumph- rey-coach. Bottom Lett: Robin Beaird. scorekeeper for the Mules. Bottom Right: Renee Brittain, manager for the Mules. 52 The 1979-80 Junior Varsity had a re- cord of 8-5. With their great abilities how could they miss. Teamwork is the key in volleyball and the B team proved they could play as a whole in- stead of as individuals. Keep up the good work girls! Mules' Record Bernie-Malden Bernie-Gideon Bernie-Campbell Bernie- Woodland Bernie-Malden Bernie-Bell City Bernie-Advance Bernie-Dexter Bernie-Twin Rivers Bernie-Puxico Bernie-Bloomfield Bernie-Richland Bernie-Dexter 15-8, 15-1 15-1, 15-3 17-15. 15-10 15-10. 11-15. 15-13 15-2, 15-5 7-15. 15-3, 15-0 6- 15. 2-15 10- 15. 8-15 15-3, 15-8 11- 15. 15-8. 14-16 1-15. 15-4. 15-12 12- 15, 10-15 7- 15, 15-5. 2-15 53 Varsity Has Best Season In Seventeen Years The BHS Varsity Basketball Team had one of the best seasons that it has enjoyed in several years. They finished the season with an 18-6 re- cord. The team won first place in the Twin Rivers Invitational Tourney and finished with a 6-1 conference record to tie with Bell City for top honors in the Stoddard County race. The team averaged 72.9 points per game while shooting 50% from the field and 62% from the free throw line. Four players averaged in double figures in scoring. They are Corky Rainey (15.9), Scott Lindsey (14.3). Ronnie Carson (12.6) and Jeff Rod- gers (12.5). Corky Rainey and Scott Lindsey had the highest rebound averages. Jeff Rodgers led in assists. Top: Varsity Basketball Team. (Front Row) Mark Artis. Glen Becker. Jon Stahl, Lynn Brit- tain. Ronnie Carson. (Back Row) Steve Reyn- olds. Scott Lindsey. Corky Rainey. Jeff Rod- gers Right: Three senior ballplayers will be leaving the team this year. They are Lym Brit- tain, Jeff Rodgers and Scott Lindsey. 54 Opponents BHS Rivals Holcomb 86 72 Campbell 66 68 Bell City 69 74 Risco 90 64 Puxico 63 60 Dexter 44 33 Advance 78 60 Parma 88 78 Woodland 64 60 Twin Rivers 51 53 Clarkton 93 73 Matthews 82 69 Malden 62 50 Richland 77 70 Gideon 65 55 Bloomfield 73 65 Twin Rivers Tournament Greenville 84 56 Dexter 76 48 Twin Rivers 75 49 Christmas Tournament Richland 74 78 Stoddard County Tournament Advance 79 76 Puxico 52 58 Regional Tournament Campbell 96 63 North Pemiscot 62 73 Top: Corky Rainey goes up for a shot against Dexter. Bottom Left: Jeff Rodgers shoots for two points In a game against Campbell Bot- tom Middle: From mid- court. Ronnie Carson puts up a jump shot in the regional game against Campbell. Be- low: Scott Lindsey scrambles under the net for a basket while the Campbell players watch 55 Junior Varsity Has Successful Year The Bernie Junior Varsity had a very successful year in 1979-80. The team finished the year with a 13-8 record and displayed the type of hustling and aggressive play that makes the future look bright for Bernie. The team averaged 59.2 points per game while shooting 44% from the field and 58% from the free throw line. Kevin Mitchell and Eric Artis led the team in scor- ing and rebounds. Mitchell averaged 15.1 points per game and 7.6 rebounds, white Artis pumped in 13.7 points and pulled down 9.8 rebounds per game. Scott Nelson and Hank Trout led in assists with totals of 94 and 72 respectively. The highlight of the Junior Varsity Mules' season was when they upset an undefeatedRichand team in the semi-finals of the Stoddard County Tourna- ment and went on to take second place honors. Top: Junior Varsity Basketball Team (Front Bow) bich- ard Gaines. Darryl Bridges. Noel Murphy. Tim Stevens Brad Stevens. Hank Trout. Kevin Spitzer. Terry Atchison. (Back Bow) Brian Reynolds. Kevin Lindsey. James Beane. Greg Norman. Eric Artis. Kevin Mitchell. Scott Nelson. Kevin Mays. Coach Morris Karnes Above: The Managers. Bob Hughes. Dusty Cowart, Donvie Sanders 56 Top: Hank Trout throws the ball inbounds to Eric Artis. Above: Kevin Mays goes up for a shot against Puxico as Brian Reyn- olds and Scott Nelson watch Right: Eric Artis. James Beane and Scott Nelson hustle under the basket. Opponents BHS Rivals Holcomb 68 71 Campbell 57 52 Bell City 56 42 Risco 68 49 Puxico 76 69 Dexter 49 50 Advance 71 61 Parma 61 72 Woodland 52 49 Twin Rivers 58 43 Clarkton 66 61 Matthews 59 16 Maiden 59 65 Richland 47 59 Gideon 59 51 Bloomfield 55 52 Campbell Tournament Malden 62 72 Christmas Tournament Advance 48 55 Stoddard County Tournament Woodland 62 43 Richland 63 59 Puxico 56 47 57 The Cheerleaders Have Spirit Top: The BHS Varsity Senior Cheerleaders Left: Velva Murphy fight: Robin White, captain. Middle Left: Rob- in White. Velva Murphy and Terri Si liman are forming a pyramid. Middle Right: Robin White and Joy Hatchel are selling things to make money to help pay for their new uniforms. Bottom: The Varsity Cheerleaders. (Front Row) Velva Murphy. Robin White (Back Row) Joy Hatchet. Deanna Logan. Terri SiUiman 58 This year the Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleaders led the spirit at all pep rallies and gave much support to the basketball team at games. The Senior Varsity Cheerleaders. Velva Murphy and Robin White, have finished four years of cheerleading for the Mules. They have done a good job and will be missed next year. The girls attended a one day clinic at Sikeston. Missouri. They also held a clinic for elementary students who want to be cheerleaders in the future, sold Bemie Mule stickers, pins and shakers for money raising projects to pay for their new uniforms. Top: Junior Varsity Cheerleaders. Patti Bish- op. Jackie Pushing. Kim Tanner. Donna Smithson, Lisa Logan. Stephanie Mayberry. Middle Lett: The Junior Varsity Cheer- leaders form a pyramid. Middle Right: Jackie Pushing smiles for the photographer Bottom: The girls are trying to get their act together 59 Baseball In Swing Jeff Williams. Jeff Rodgers, Barry Beacham and Scott Lindsey are the seniors that played on the BHS Baseball Team. Jeff Rodgers played all four years of high school. The sen- iors are good players and will be missed next year. The baseball team played 15 games this year. Their record was 10-5. Ronnie Carson had the highest batting average with a .447 average Right: The BHS Baseball ream (Front Row) Terry Atchison Kevin Lindsey. Hank Trout. Bob Hughes (Middle Row) Ronnie Carson. Colby Quinn. Glen Becker. (Back Row) Barry Beacham. Scott Lindsey. Jeff Rodgers. Jeff Wil- liams Middle Lett: The guys are restless between innings. Middle Right: Scott Lindsey makes the play at first base Bottom: The Senior BHS Baseball Players Jeff Rodgers. Barry Beacham. Scott Lindsey. (Not Pictured) Jeff Wil- liams Opponents BHS Rivals Dexter 3 12 Neelyville 20 1 Advance 15 2 Malden 6 3 Bloomfield 3 2 Richland North 7 2 Pemiscot 5 7 Bell City 10 0 Twin Rivers 2 1 Woodland 5 6 Malden 5 3 Puxico 9 1 Twin Rivers 3 8 District Tournament Lilbourn 6 2 Hayti 4 5 60 Girls Strive For Victory Cindy Hatchel, Susan Newton and Tanya Hester are the seniors that played on the BHS Softball Team. Tanya Hester and Cindy Hatchel played on the first BHS Softball Team their freshman year in 1977 and con- tinued to play the rest of their years in high school. The three seniors did a good job on the team and will be missed next year. The girls played 10 games this year. They had a record of 6-4. Opponents BHS Rivals Advance 12 3 Malden 10 14 Bloomfield 15 2 Bell City 11 0 Woodland 18 6 Dexter 7 14 Malden 4 30 District Tournament Bell City 15 5 Leopold 19 8 Oran 3 16 Top: The Senior BHS Soft- ball Players. Cindy Hat- chel, Susan Newton, Tonya Hester Middle: The 1980 BHS Softball Players (Front Row) Su- san Newton, Joy Hatchel. Tonya Hester, Terri Sili- man, Lisa Fortner. (Back Row) Nancy Ladd. Deana Crow. Mary Barnes. Lisa Hatchel. Teresa Ste- phens. Kim Tanner. Cindy Hatchel. Lisa Lott. Coach Turner. Bottom Lett: Kim Tanner blows a bubble while warming up before the game. Bottom Right: Lisa Fortner gets mad at the ball and hits it way out in the field. The Junior High Has Spirit Opponents BJHS Rivals [ Bloomfield 30 19 Puxico 31 44 Bell City 41 51 Advance 58 44 Bloomfield 36 29 Richland 49 45 Puxico 35 49 Richland 31 51 Bell City 35 60 Advance 49 31 Richland Tournament Advance 44 32 Richland 65 33 County Tournament Bloomfield 43 38 Bell City 37 45 The Eighth Grade Basketball Team had a 7-7 record this year. The most scored points for the team was 58, against Advance. Eric Rainey led the Mules with the highest points, averaging 25 a game. He also had the most rebounds, averaging 15 a game. Top: The Eighth Grade Basketball Players. (Front Bow) West Simmons. Scott Shipman, Steven Hurley. Kevin Green, Billy Cooper, Scott Turman (Back Bow) Brian McGowan, Tim Mayberry. Eric Rainey. Kenny Lindsey, Bob- by Thompson. Kevin Farmer Middle Lett: Eric Rainey shoots the ball and makes two points for the Mutes Middle Bight: Kenny Lindsey also shoots the ball for the Mules and scores two. Bottom: The Eighth Grade Cheerleaders. (Front Bow) Rhonda Owens. Debtxe Hutchison. (Back Bow) Amanda Stone, Trika Young. Tracy Durham, Crendy Young, Sheri ZoH. TwHa York. The Seventh Grade Basketball Team played ten games this year. Their record was 7-3. The leading scorer for the Mutes was Ter- ry Beane. He averaged nine points a game. The leading rebounder for the team was Karl Moore, averaging eight re- bounds a game. The Junior High Cheerleaders, both sev- enth graders and eighth graders had mon- ey raising projects to buy pom pons. This year the Seventh Grade Cheerleaders bought new uniforms. Top: Marcus Turner dribbles his way through the guards left: The Seventh Grade Basketball Team. (Front Row) Cegal Reams, Steven Burris. Greg Vin- cent, Brent Swiney. Terry Brown, Harold Kirkpatrick. Andy Turman, Coach Turner, George Davis, (Back Row) Kevin Fuemmeler, Terry Beane, Marcus Turner, Kart Moore, Mike Kirkpatrick, Gregg Mayberry. Bottom: The Sev- enth Grade Cheerleaders (Front Row) Johnna Burch. Lauren Hester. (Middle Row) Tommi Dawson, Tyla Stevens. Tara Botsch. (Back Row) Terri Fadler. Renee Marier, Kim Gaines. Opponents BJHS Rivals Bloomfield 43 20 Puxico 57 24 Bell City 53 31 Advance 29 32 Richland 51 18 Richland 48 19 Bell City 43 20 Advance 15 40 County Tournament Bloomfield 44 42 Advance 26 27 BJHS Gains Experience Being on the Junior High Volleyball Team is a learn- ing experience. The girls learn to work as a team for the first time. They learn to work together, how to win gracefully and lose with dignity. The girls did not win very many games this year but they did gain exper- ience and they did teem to have a good attitude. Both teams this year played eight games. Both teams' record was 6-2. Seventh Grade Record Bernie-Advance 0-15, 12-15 Bernie-Bloomfield 9-15, 11-15 Bernie-Bell City 15-3, 15-8 Bernie- Woodland 15-5, 15-10 Bernie-Richland 12-15, 4-15 Bernie-Dexter 8-15, 4-15 Bernie-Puxico 11-15, 15-11, 9- 15 Tourndment Bernie-Puxico 7-15. 7-15 Eighth Grade Record Bernie-Advance 10-15, 1-15 Bernie-Bloomfield 5-15, 5-15 Bernie-Bell City 15-6. 15-6 Bernie-Woodland 18-6. 15-8 Bernie-Richland 2-15, 8-15 Bernie-Dexter 11-15. 3-15 Bernie-Puxico 3-15, 7-15 Tournament Bernie-Richland 6-15, 14-16 Top: The Eighth Grade Volleyball Team (Front Row) Debbie Hutchison, Rhonda Owens. Sheri Messer. Tammy Loveless. (Middle Row) Teresa Adams. Sheri ZoU. Angie Coats, Annetta Craft. Dena Hendley. Kim Mayberry. Tracy Zimmerman (Back Row) Trika Young. Twila York. Tracy Durham. Candy Reams. Kathy Wilds Middle: The Sev- enth Grade Volleyball Team (Front Row) Lori Murphy. Lauren Hester. Re- nee Morler. Tyla Stevens. Lisa Burgess (Back Row) Lizzie Tilmon. Kandi Brown. Tara Botsch. Tommi Dawson. Nancy Ward. Michelle Beck Bottom: Coach BUI Zoll and Sheri Cook, scorekeeper. pose for the photographer. 64 Mark Artis Debbie Atchison Mary Barnes Glen Becker Mark Becking Judy Boner Dennis Bowman Ronnie Carson Connie Cobb Kim Davis Vicki Dorris Becky Dunn Johnny Eaves Joni Fears Terri Fortner Stacy Foster Bobby Fralick Manuela Frish Ted Gee Steve Greene Tammy Hartle Joy Hatchel Dawn Hughes Bill Johnson 66 Linda Kirkpatrick Deanna Logan Ronald McCain Jill McGowan Shannon McGowan Kevin Moore Leslie Moore Lisa Overby Colby Quinn Corky Rainey Waynetta Reams Steve Reynolds Stanley Robinson Todd Robinson Mark Shaffer Terri SilUman Jon Stahl Teresa Stephens Darrell Tipton Penny Vancil Not Pictured: Sheila Christian Steve Cross Teresa Harvey Kerry Hoggard Sandy Lindsey Paul Niehaus Lett: Junior class favorites are Terri Fortner and Glen Becker 67 Junior Class Presents Mix Up At The Mortuary The junior class presented their play for the Bernie elementary classes and general audience on November 9, 1979. Cast Valerie Iris Stewart Basil Matron Johnny Gladys Spink Mrs. Johnson Greggory Aggie Victoria Ann Tibbets Wally Mavis Spink Miss Johnson terri Silkman Deanna Logan Steve Reynolds Glen Becker Stacy Foster Stanley Robinson Penny Vancil Vicki Dorris Mark Becking Lisa Overby Dawn Hughes Jon Stahl Sandy Lindsey Kim Ward Top: Cast of Mix Up At The Mor- turary. Middle: The medical staff of the foundation. Right: Lisa Overby (Aggie) is admiring Jon Stahl (Wally) in his feminine attire. Bottom: Jon Stahl (Wally) and Stanley Robinson (Johnny) are dis- cussing their plot. 68 Lynne Adams Eric Artis Robin Beaird James Beane Tammy Blough Renee Brittain La Vena Brown Mark Brown Ylonda Brown Deborah Burch Kevin Burris Scott Campbell David Carroll Rusty Causey Danny Childers Robbie Clark Randy Cooper Deana Crow Tommy Donaldson Beckie Durham Lisa Fortner Doug Fulbright Pat Fulkerson Mary Gee Mike Gregory Bobbi Grimes 70 Bob Hughes Tim Hurley Lisa Lott Tim Martin Kevin Mays Kevin Mitchell Johnny Musgraves Ronnie Neeley Scott Nelson Greg Norman Jimmy Park man Ginger Parrish Jeff Payne Tyler Perkins Keith Ranberger Doug Ray Laura Reece Donvie Sanders James SmUey Richard Stephens Sheila Thomas Terry Tilmon Tammy Traughber Cindy WaUs 71 Not Pictured: Helen Whitaker Dusty Cowart Shannon White Benny Jennings Zina Williams Bob Johnson Tonya Zimmerman Ronnie Palmer Linda Mathies Top Lott: What do Scott Nelson and Lynne Adams see that we don't see? Top Right: Evidently Gregg Norman saw it too! Right: Jimmy Parkman, Rusty Cau- sey. Richard Stephens. Tim Hurley and Bob Johnson are posing prettily for the camera. 72 Dana Albright Terry Atchison Brian Barnes Patti Bishop Marilyn Blevins Darryl Bridges Regina Brittain Melvin Brizendine Lori Childers Keith Cloninger Elizabeth Cook Marla Fadler David Fears Richard Gaines Carlin Glass Donny Goodman Renea Gordon Lisa Greene Mark Hager Sharon Harmon Lisa Hatchel Vonita Hayes 74 David Keathley Wayne Lee Lisa Logan Kevin Low Lindy McKuin Tommy McKuin Mike Mason Stephanie Mayberry Rhonda Mekan Sandy Montgomery Kelly Murphy Noel Murphy Leon Musgraves Melinda Newman Janet Ogelvie Dicky Park man Mary Phillips Brian Reynolds Daryl Riddle Charles Robertson Tonya Robinson Karen Rodery 75 Jackie Rushing Sherry Schaefer Scott Simmons Donna Smithson Kevin Spitzer Anne Stephens Brad Stevens Tim Stevens Kim Tanner Wade Thurston Hank Trout Ronnie Turner Jimmy Walker Lonnie Ward Debra Wheeler Left: Wayne Lee is definitely an example of a green fresh- man1 Right: Jackie Rushing and Kelly Murphy make noon hour fly with a little gossip. 76 Eighth Graders A wait Their High School Days Teresa Adams Jimmy Anthony Bridget Becker JM Becking Jim Berry Lisd Boyle David Brown Eva Burleson Ricky Copies Greg Carter Larry Childers Eugene Christian Sandy Clark Angie Coats Joe Cobb Emma Cook Sheri Cook BiHy Cooper Gaylan Cooper Annetto Craft George Davis Tracy Durham Dean Elsworth Kevin Farmer Candy Ferguson Kevin Fulkerson Chris Gouldmon Kevin Green Thomas Hart Charlene Hayes Dena Hendley Randy Hill The 1980 Seventh and Eighth Grade Scholdstic Team. Allen Horton Steve Hurley Debbie Hutchison Tina Jennings Kenny Kennedy Kenny Lindsey Norma Loveless Tammy Loveless Brian McGowan Jessica McKinley Tim Mayberry Chris Mekan Sheri Messer Sue Minton Rhonda Owens Tony Parrish Pam PhiUips WiHie Prather Eric Rainey Johnna Ranberger Candy Reams Mike Robertson William Rushing Tim Shelton Westley Simmons Penny Simms Tim Smiley Terri Smith Teresa Stafford Amanda Stone Teresa Taylor Bobby Thompson Mike Traughber Scott Turman Jamie VancH Tomza Vanhorn Darla Waltrip David Whitehead Jana Williams Twila York Crendy Young Trika Young Tracy Zimmerman Sheri Zoll Not Pictured Dannie Cobb Greg Martin Kim Mayberry Regina Pickard Scott Shipman Eyvon Welker Kathy Wilds Seventh Graders Work Toward Higher Goals Jackie Barker Richard Barnes Terry Beane Michelle Beck Tara Botsch Candy Brown Terry Brown Johnna Burch Lisa Burgess Steven Burris Tom Champ Patricia Christian Teresa Christian James Cline Leroy Cook Roy Craft Lucille Davis Tommi Dawson 80 Charles Eubanks Terri Fadler Samantha Ferguson Annetta Ford Demetra Ford Terry Ford - i I Jerry Fortner Rodney Freed Kevin Fuemmeler Kim Gaines Earl Gipson Tim Glass Vickie Goodman Diane Griffin Richard Hager Karla Harmon Dennis Harvey Alvin Holloway Calvin Holloway Tyrome Holloway Lauren Hester Brian Jennings Pam Kiger Harold Kirkpatrick Mike Kirkpatrick Renee Marler Gregg Mayberry Theresa Mekan Karl Moore Tommy Morion Seventh Grade Band Steven Burris. Tommy Morion. Maria Rushing. Diane Griffin. Tommi Dawson, Lisa Temples. Renee Marler, Terry Brown and Karl Moore. Lori Murphy Tim Murphy 81 Randy Orton Cindy Parkman Keith Phillips Bradley Quinn Cegal Reams Maria Rushing Sandra Simms Scott Stephens Jeff Stevens Tyla Stevens Brent Swiney Lisa Temples Melanie Thompson Lizzie Tilmon Andy Turman Marcus Turner Tammy Vanhorn Greg Vincent Not Pictured Cheryl Freed Jerry Jones John Ladd Brenda Massey Tracy Sexton Tim Traughber Todd Young Nancy Ward Pam Warren Cheryl Whitaker Larry Williams Sidney WHHams Scott Anthony Donna Arrington Gretta Barnett Jimmie Beane Charles Beasley Jayme Beck Richie Berry Mark Blevins Dewayne Brown Phillip Brown Charles Buttry Darrin Carter Sixth Graders Face New Challenges Melisso Clark Alan Collier Valerie Cook Tim Cowart Sheila Dorrity James Drews Mike Ferguson Bennie Gaskins Elizabeth Gouldman Linda Hayes Lisa Hayes Ylonda Holloway Larry Huddleston Randy Jany Lisa Kelly Teresa Kiger Sandy McKuin Michael Martin Sheryl Martin Keith Mayberry Paula Mayberry Diana Miller Candy Mosbey Gary Murphy Brad Norman Linda Ogelvie Leanna Pfleuger Robin Phelan Kelly Putman Jamie Sanders Sixth Grade Band: Gerri Ann Simmons. Sheryl Martin. Valerie Cook. Mike Martin and Keith Mayberry 83 Mellaney Shaffer Gerri Ann Simmons Dean Smiley Mike Snelson Paula Teel Percy Thornton Darla Vancil Pamela Walker Tina Ward Charles White Kevin White Robyn White Natalie Whitehead Randy Williams Rodney Williams Wayne Williams Tracy Young Brian Zimmerman Fifth Graders Take Notice Of The World Rhonda Abbott Ladonna Albright Keith Allen Tim Barnes Tim Beck Darren Boyle 84 Daniel Bridges Kevin Brown Scott Brown Bobby Burch Pom Burnett Cindy Cluck Teresa Cobb Mehsso Cooper Clinton Costin Lorindo Craft Robert Davis Kenny Dean Kim Dorris Wendy Ferguson Michelle Fortner Melissa Gaines Billy Gaskins Lisa Grubbs Nancy Hampton Carl Harmon Skipper Hunt Rebecca Hurley Brian James Kevin Jameson Michelle Jennings Jean Joplin Randy Keane Christy Loveless Dennis McGowan Jerry Massey B Team Spelling Team Darren Boyle. Tammy White. Tracy White. Pam Burnett. Brian James. Lana Logan. Shelli McGowan and Melanie Robertson 85 Connie Miller Kerry Moore Paul Morgan Tammy Norton Shannon Orton Louise Paines Kenneth Reece Cindy Riddle Adrian Rushing Darrin Shipman Eddie Smith Patricia Stephens Jeff Stone Gene Teel Terri Thacker Lori Thomas Donnie Thompson Brian Walker Cathy White Tammy White Tracy White Lana Williams Scarlette Williamson Danny Zimmerman Not Pictured: Misty Rodgers The Fifth and Sixth Grade Track Team. Kerry Moore. Jeff Stone. Kenny Reece. Brian Walker. Eddie Smith. Donnie Thompson. Gene Teel. Rhonda Abbott. Pat Stephens. Penny West. Michelle Fortner. Michelle Jen- nings. Larinda Craft, Terri Thacker, Richie Berry, Mike Ferguson. Jimmy Beane. Ran- dy Williams. Mike Martin. Brad Norman, Ja- mie Sanders. Sandy McKuin, Valerie Cook. Sheila Dority. Robin Phelan. Kelly Putnam. Yolanda HoHoway. Gerri Ann Simmons. 86 Fourth Graders Discover New Surroundings Timmy Baker Kim Barnett Bryan Bates Patricia Beasley Scott Berry Jeff Brown Trina Brown Joe Burch John Burch Tina Copies Steven Carl Brad Carter Tracy Carter Martha Champ Billy Cobb Paula Cobb Craig Crow Sherri Dority Steve Fitzpatrick Holly Ford Jeff Franklin Chris Freed John Gaines Shawn Giddings Todd Hamilton Tommy Hendley The 1979-80 Scholastic Meet Team (Front Row) Lana Logan. Angela McGowan. Amy Kelley. Lana Williams. Mark Blevins. Richie Berry. Noelle Swafford. Brian James. Melanie Robertson. (Back Row) Tammy White. Brad Walker. Brad Norman. Robin Phelan. Paula Mayberry. James Drews. Chuck Buttry. Charles Beasley. Kenny Dean. Tracy White and Darren Boyle not pic- tured. 87 Wanda Hott Tracy Jennings Tammy Kennedy Tina Kiger Lana Logan Kim McClendon Angela McGowan Shelli McGowan Tracy Mason Lisa Moore Melissa Morgan Diana Morion Monica Murphy Tammy Ogelvie Kathy Parkman Angie Parrish Eddie Powers Shane Quinn Theresa Richard Joe Robertson Melanie Robertson Jennifer Rushing Damon Smiley Jeff Smiley Delois Smith Douglas Stinson Noelle Swafford Stacy Teel Tim Temples Tracy Thacker Terry Thornton Kyle Turner Bradley Walker Jonathan Whitehead Tcheanma Winchester Eric Zimmerman Not Pictured: Amy Kelley 88 Third Graders Begin To Discover The World Around Them Heidi Allen Sherry Anderson Carla Arrington Buffie Ballard Sherri Barker Tracey Barnes Bradley Beaird Brian Burch Kelly Burch Daniel Briles Rhonda Cato Tammy Champ Betsy Cobb Cary Cobb Jeff Cobb Catherine Cooper Joseph Crider Josanna Daniels Scott Davis Terry Dawson James Dockins Alicia Edmonds Bradley Ellsworth Christy Fadler Monica Forkum Janet Fortner Dale Franklin Randy Golden Russell Grubbs Dawn Henson 89 Belynda Hunt Tcdd Kean Travis Lambert Sherry McClendon Todd McGowan JHI Marler David Martin Doug Martin Trade Martin Kelly Mason Brian Merritt Starla Minton Timothy Minton Angelique Montgomery Melissa Murphy Phyllis Norton Louis Ogelvie Sheri Patrick Kim Putnam Celia Reams Cassandra Reinbott Dennis Riddle Billy Robertson Melissa Robertson David Smiley Christy Smith Michelle Smithson John Stephens Mark Thurston Tina Trammell 90 Second Graders Take Another Step In Learning Cathy AUen Glennda AUen Jackie Andrews Bubby Ash Laurie Baker Leslie Baker Anthony Beane Clinton Burch Steven Burch Mickey Burleson Lorrie Cowart Allen Cox Keith Craft Tommy Crider Kirk Crow Stephanie Fadler David Ford Shannon Foster Frank Fuemmeler Edwin FuweU Hiedi Goins Derrick Gouldman Matthew Gregg Christine Hager James Hampton Matthew Henson Randy Hughes Allison James Bruce James Dennis Kelley Brian Kennard Jerry Kiger Me fin da Lovins Jason McGowan Daniel Mason Richard Moclin David Mayberry John Moore Crystal Mosbey Dwayne Mosbey Drew Norman Cindy Palmer Romona Pflueger David Raines Danuel Reinbott Marcus Robertson Jonathan Simmons Michelle Smith Tina Smith Dax Sparks Ritchie Summers Sonya Swiney Zachary Tanner Gina Turman The students in Mrs. Love's room take a break from working to pose for a picture. The second graders aren't camera shy are they? 92 Tracy Waters Helen Whitaker Darrin White Shelly Wilson Matthew Zimmerman Not Pictured York Gidding Theresa Turner First Graders Learn The Fundamentals Shawn Ammons Anita Anderson Chrystal Andrews Stacey Anthony Coby Ayers Maria Baker Scott Ballard Bradley Barnett Christy Berry Misty Berry Christy Bridges Jamey Brown Susan Buttry Angel Canales Bryan Carter Ranae Cato Billy Clark Larry Clubbs Tony Cobb Tonya Cryts Toni Dawson Charles Dean Chris Ellsworth Eddie Ferguson 93 Billy Fite Charles Fortner Steve Freeman Kimberly Fuemmeler Carla Glass Chad Gordon Jennifer Gregg Michelle Hayes Kathy Higgins Becky Hobgood Lisa Huddleston Ricky Hudgens Beth Hughes Charles Jackson Kristie Jany Marian Kelley Kim Kiger Kendra Lambert Katrina McCarroU Chad McGowan Tammy Martin Ryan Mason Mike Montgomery Jamie Neuhaus Ben Norton Timmy Parkman Michelle Pattillo Melissa Peck Casey Phelan Bryon Phillips Natalie Quinn David Reynolds Wendi Smithson Gary Teel Melissa Thacker Sandra Thornton 94 Amy Vincent Joey Vincent Sammy Warren Tiffany Zimmerman Donald Zoll Not Pictured Missy Price Burl Turner These hard workers of Mrs. Thurston's first grade class were too busy to notice they were having their picture taken. Kindergarteners Enter A Brand New World Kevin Acord Joshua Andrews Kim Beacham Eric Becking Angela Burch David Byers Jason Causey John Cobb Julie Cobb Shawn Davis Dee Dee Durham Clay Paries 95 Tina Fitzpatrick Leslie Flannery Fred Golden Amy Gromer Angela Harris Bonita Harris Lonnie Henson Deedee James Kevin McClendon John Martin Robert Mathis Jonathan Mays Lacretia Merritt Mikie Mills Robert Mosby Jeff Norton Christy Palmer Sandra Putnam Lori Shipman Chad SHIiman Home Smith Michelle Stevens Heather Tuttleton Kevin Vincent Bradley Walters Angie Warren Jarret Wheeler Pam White Kevin Whitehead Kim Wilson l Tina Yates Amber Zimmerman Not Pictured: Rebecca Hurley Mike Pickard i 96 Mr, Stinkard Resigns After Eleven Years Mr. Loy Stinkard is resigning after eleven years of being principal at Ber- nie Elementary School. Top Right: Mr Don Lee. High School Principal. Top Lett: Mrs. Sheila Walker, secretary to Mr. Lee Bottom Right: Mr. Loy Stinkard. Elementary Principal. Bottom Lett: Mrs. Doris Turner, secre- tary to Mr. Stinkard. 98 Top Left: Mr PhU Daw- son. Superintendent Top Right: Mrs. Florene Lee. secretary to Mr Dawson. Bottom Lett: Mrs. Dot tie Parrish, secretary to the Board of Education. Bottom Right: (Sitting) Shirley Stephens. Byron Point- er. Charlie Jennings (Standing) Chris Tan- ner. James White. Larry Logan 99 These People Keep Our School Running Top: Bus drivers. Stanley Gregg. Theresa Brown, Nelda Hughes. David Keller, Earl Kifer, Ray Mooney. Noah Gaines, Jack Hughes. (Not Pictured) Gary Tippen. Randy Paries. Above: Mr. Arvel Gough, cafetorium cus- todian Right: Cooks (Standing) Hazel Walker. Mabel Gaines. Edith Mason. Viv- ian Putnam (Sitting) Emma Walker. Vivian Robertson. Dixie Lowe. Darlene McGowan. 100 Each of these people have a specific job that they have to do and do well for the school to run smoothly. Sometimes they are tak- en for granted, but the teachers and students are thankful for these people and the work they do eachsday. Top Loft: Mrs. Lavern Dowdy. nurse Top Right: Mrs. Elsie Pointer, attendance officer. Middle Lett: Mrs Mary Fulbright and Mrs Myrtle Boyd, high school custodians Mid- dle: Mrs. Rutha Artis, elementary custodian. Middle Right: Mrs Nelvia Rainey, elemen- tary custodian Bottom Lett: Mrs. Judy Brown, teacher's aide. Bottom Right: Mrs. Helen McGowan, teacher's aide 101 Rosemary Beacham History Eleanor Becking 5th and 6th Grades Elsie Buttrey Kindergarten Doris Carroll 2nd Grade Patricia Coffey Art Barbara Dawson 2nd Grade Randall Paries Shop Gay Fears Home Ec. Nola Gipson 4th Grade JoAnn Gregg 3rd and 4th Grades B E. Harper Jr. High Sp. Ed. Jerry Hawley Science Oralea Hawley Speech Charles Holt Band Morris Karnes Basketball Coach P.E. Yvonne Keathley English Pauline Kifer 6th Grade Carmen Love 1st Grade Jack McGowan Math Charlotte Mills Bern Sp Ed Teachers Have A Touch Of Class Mrs Gibson is retiring this year after teaching at Bernie for nineteen years. Here she is seen posing for a picture with her class. 102 Roy Moylan Elem Librarian Joyce Overby 5th Grade Anna Pumphrey VoHeybali Coach P.E. Beth Richardson Remedial Reading Pat Rushing Elem. Counselor GayLynn Russell Counselor Kenneth Sandusky High School Sp Ed Reba Sides Jr High English Wanda Sparks Title I Joe Steuver Jr. High Math Linda Stevens 2nd Grade Jeanice Tanner English Margaret Teeters Learning Disabilities Sharon Telker Business Ed Juanita Thurston 6th Grade Judy Thurston 1st Grade Gary Tippen 5th Grade Wendell Turner History P.E. Sherman Walker Vo Ag Bettye Welch Music Helen York Kindergarten BUI ZoU Elem. P.E. Judy Zoll Publications Librarian Not Pictured Ruth Carter Shirley Lee Dixie Murphy Theresa Newton Vinie Stafford 103 Editor Gives Final Thoughts Our time at BHS has made its final passage and now it's time to say goodbye to another year. When we reminisce about all the happenings over the years, it’s hoped that the 1980 Cotton Boll Passages Of Time will help these memories come alive. In this book, we will always be able to slip back in time and relive those many ballgames, dances and dub events. We 've also tried to capture some of the fun and crazy things done at noon, in classes and around the halls of BHS. We hope this book is especially treasured by the seniors. It represents our final days at Bernie High School and memories that will be in our minds for a long time to come. The Publications Class of 1979-80 put a lot of hard work and determination into this annual. At times we wondered if we would pull it off, but thanks to our sponsor, Mrs. Judy Zoll. we did It! On behalf of the staff of the 1980 Cotton Boll we hope you enjoy this yearbook and all the memories it brings to mind. The 1980 Senior Class of Bernie High School. 104 11