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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1981 volume:

Table Of Contents Memories Page 7 Can you remember the things that have happened to you the past year? The happy, the sad, the funny and the serious moments of your 1980-81 school year are cap- tured in this section in order for you to return to those tender moments and just for a second, recapture the same feelings you had at that very special moment of your life. Seniors Page 25 The last of a very special time has been preserved in this section for the seniors of 1981. You were the one in '81, top on the totum pole. It was a time when you were trying to plan the rest of your life. Many feelings were felt during your senior year. You were anxious to get out into the world, but scared of what might be there. Future Farmers of America Organizations Page 37 How many clubs and extra-curricular activities did you participate in during the year? In this section of the yearbook you can go back and recall all the trips you and your organization made, the fun times that you had and the people who made your club special. Some of the best memories of our high school years were made during volleyball, bas- ketball. softball and baseball season. This was when the whole school joined together to cheer our team on no matter what. We stuck together and cheered when they won or cried together when they lost. We were there to support the Mules and we did it to the best of our ability. In this section these memories are captured for us to go back and remember the joys and sorrows felt during competition. Athletics Page 51 Faculty And Administration Page 67 This section is devoted to the many people who kept the school held together and running smoothly another year. It was a year for them to teach the same old things they had taught many times before but the rewards were new students learning. Sophomores Page 77 A part of this book is also set aside for the class of '83. No longer were you ’’green freshmen”. You also have special memories of your sophomore year. Remember the time you spent counting down the days until your sixteenth birthday; the day you were eligible to become a licensed driver. You and your classmates fill a section of this year's yearbook. It's your own special section. Juniors Page 78 It was probably the busiest year of your high school life. Remember when you hit your goal dur- ing magazine sales, the great time you had putting on the play, the big success of your Junior-Senior prom? Some of the best memories of your life were probably made during this year. This section is given to you. for you to remember all of your classmates that helped make your memories special. Freshmen Page 81 This was the year you had been waiting for. your first year of high school. The time had come when you were now a part of the crowded halls of BHS. A time when you were able to go to your first high school dance. This section is yours for you and your classmates to remember the people you spent your first high school days with. Grades Page 85 This section is for the classes that will soon take our place at BHS. They will be the ones that will experience the memories we now hold in our minds. They will take over our lockers that jam, our place in the crowded lunch line, our equipment for chemistry lab. our front parking spaces in the parking lot, and our uniforms we wore proudly while showing our school spirit; and like us. they will enjoy every minute of it. . Happenings That Dominated The Year Death, defeat, victory and exploration: 1980-81 brought these and more. The tumult of the U.S. election, the anguish of the hostages, the deaths of prominent people such as John Lennon and Omar Bradley and the prospect of opening the door to a new era of exploration as the spaceship Columbia performed flawlessly. The year was full of events that helped contribute to the memories of this school year. The outcome of the 1980 election was questionable even up until the morning of Election Day. The campaign that newspapers across the country had headlined Too Close To Call.” turned out to be a landslide. It was evident that the nation favored Ronald Reagan as their next president. Reagan defeated Carter. 489 electoral votes to 49. In the last days of the Carter administration, a swarm of negotiators strived to free 52 Americans held hostage in Iran. After 14 months a breakthrough ending the agonizing crisis was reached. A surge of relief, joy and patriotism swept the nation as the hostages headed home. January 21 was definitely a day to remember as the nation witnessed the swearing in of a new president and the release of the hostages. No cast change in television history created such a stir or promised such large consequences as the retirement of anchorman Walter Cronkite. The nation's people felt a sense of emptiness as they turned on their televisions to see Dan Rather taking Walter's place. The words and that’s the way it is” will be remembered for years to come. Not only will the nation look back on memorable events such as these, but who’s to forget other less important things, as teenage actress Brooke Shields in her too-hot-to handle jean commercials, or the shooting of J.R. Ewing. Excitement was felt around the world as Viewers anxiously awaited the answer to the popular question of Who shot J.R.?” These are just a few of the many memories made in our 1980-81 school year. Above.- This drawing depicts the struggle of the U.S. hostages held in Iran. Middle. Americans elected a new president. Ronald Reagan. Far Right: After one term. Jimmy Carter was defeated in the presi- dential election. Right: America's last Five Star General. Omar Brad- ley. died at the age of 88. Left. Another technological ad- vancement was achieved when Bob Crippen and John Young success- fully landed the space shuttle Co- lumbia. Below: After nearly 20 years as anchor man of the CBS Evening News.” Walter Cronkite retires. Bottom Left: The mourners of the 23rd child death investiga tion victim show the despair of At- lanta's citizens. Bottom Right: This year also saw the fatal shooting of a former Beatle. John Lennon r 1981 Was A Good Year The Bernie school and community was filled with excitement this past year. People all around us were winning, losing, taking high honors and giving up important positions. A farmer lost his soybeans, a coach won a title, a basketball team took a trophy home and a club President gave up his office for a higher one. Scholastically and athletically. Bernie students stood out. Some of the area's best athletes were from our school. Beta Club. FFA, FHA. Band: These clubs and more, with the students and faculty that represented them, contributed to this year's memories Top: Wayne Cryts represented the American farmer when he fought for the ownership of his soybeans which were moved from the Ris- tine Grain Elevator to the MFA Grain Elevator at Bernie. Above: Greg Norman, with the help of his fellow Betas, was elected State Beta President at the annual state convention at St. Louis. Middle: BHS’s basketball coach. Morris Karnes, was named Stoddard County Coach of the Year by area coaches. Middle Right: Mr. Stanley Smee began his first year as Bernie Elementary principal. Right. The Bernie varsity basketball team won the Twin Rivers Invita- tional Tournament for the second year in a row. 6 MEMORIES Girls Tie For Miss Cotton Boll Every year each class selects a candidate to represent them in the Miss Cotton Boll contest. The winner is determined by which class sells the most yearbooks. For the first time in the history of the Miss Cotton Boll competition the title is shared by two girls. It was a tough race down to the wire, but before the 12:30 noon bell the sophomore class turned in their final two yearbook sales. This caused a tie between their candi- date Lisa Logan and the junior candidate. Ginger Parrish. The other two candidates were senior. Penny Vancil and freshman, Johnna Ran- berger. They Make The World More Special By Being In It 8 Top Left: Penny Vancil and Johnna Ranberger are proud to have been chosen as Cotton Boll candidates. Left: Cotton Boll queens are lisa Logan and Ginger Parrish. Runners-up are Penny and Johnna. 9 I Need Time To Think, Dream And Wonder Lynne Adams Is Miss BHS Miss BHS candidates are chosen from each class. They then participate in a com- petition judged by various Bernie school faculty members. The judges' decision is based on answering questions and the personal appearance of the girls. Miss Lynne Adams of the junior class was chosen Miss Bernie High School this year. Lynne is active in Beta Club, Band. Pep Club and is the Chorus accompanist. The candidates for Miss BHS this year were Joni Fears. Lynne Adams. Tracy Dur- ham and Donna Johnson. 10 Top Left. Miss BHS Royalty. Top Right: Joni Fears, first attendant. Left: Tracy Durham, second attendant. Above: Donna Johnson, third attendant. 11 FFA-FHA Announce Barnwarming Royalty The annual FFA-FHA Barnwarming was held for all high school students on October 17. After crawling through a tunnel of hay. those at the dance were enter- tained by River City Sound. It is during this dance that the FFA Dreamboat and FHA Sweetheart are announced. Attendants are: Kelly Murphy and Steven Hurley. Tammy Hartle and Kevin Burris and Twila York and Brad Stevens. The 1980-81 Dreamboat is Stanley Robinson and Sweetheart is Cindy Walls. Right: Stanley Robinson and Cindy Walls are enjoying a view from a hayloft. Below: Twila York. Steven Hurley. Kelly Murphy. Brad Stevens. Cindy Walls. Stanley Robinson. Tammy Hartle and Kevin Burris. 12 Top Left: The 1980 81 Barnwarming Royally. FRONT TO BACK: Cindy Walls. Stanley Robinson. Kelly Murphy. Steven Hurley. Tammy Hartle. Kevin Burris. Twila York and Brad Stevens. At- tendants. Top Right: Tammy Hartle and Kevin Burris. Bottom Left: Twila York and Brad Stevens. Bottom Right: Steven Hurley and Kelly Murphy. 13 Beckie Durham Crowned Homecoming Queen Beckie Durham was crowned 1980-81 Homecom- ing Queen Friday. February 19. Between the A and B team games against the Bloomfield Wildcats Colby Quinn and Paul Niehaus. of the Student Council, an- nounced the homecoming court. The ceremony began with the presentation of retiring queen. Lisa Logan, who was escorted by Greg Norman. The introduction of the ball players and cheerleaders fol- lowed. Then the four candi- dates entered the gym. each being escorted by two basket- ball players. Candidates for this year were Valerie Wheel- er. senior; Beckie Durham, ju- nior; Stephanie Mayberry, sophomore and Angie Coats, freshman. Several festivities were held the week of February 15 that led up to the night of the Homecoming; Tuesday, cow- boy boot and hat day; Wednesday. 50's day; Thurs- day. sweater day and on Fri- day. dress-up day. Top: The BHS Homecoming Court. Angie Coats, first attendant; Dee Dee Durham, crown bearer; Beckie Durham, queen; Valerie Wheeler, second attendant; Stephanie Mayberry, third attendant. Above: Beckie is sitting pretty for the photogra- pher. Right: The joyful expression of the queen's face. 14 Top Left: Angie Coats, first attendant. Top Right: Valerie Wheeler, second attendant. Bottom Left: Stephanie Mayberry, third attendant. Above: Stephanie Mayberry. Beckie Durham. Valerie Wheeler and Angie Coats are posed on Dress-up Day. 15 Betas At Convention The Beta Club attended the 1981 annual state convention at St. Louis, on March 27- 28. The club had 34 members in attendance, one sponsor. Mrs. Jeanice Tanner, and five chaperons. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Dawson. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hughes, and Mr. Dale Tanner. Right: Beta members who attended convention. Below Left: Greg Norman campaigns for president, in the hotel. Below Middle: Stanley Robinson holds a workshop on How to Organize a District.’’ Below Right: Tyler Perkins holds a workshop on Fund Raising.' Bottom Left: Greg Norman. State Beta President and Jeanice Tanner. Bernie Beta Sponsor. Bottom Right: The sign says it all! 16 FFA-FHA Have Spring Activities This spring the FFA sponsored a Donkey Basketball game as a fund raising activity. The FHA participated in a Walk America for the March of Dimes. Top: The walkers wail in anticipation. Below Left: Kerry Hoggard-Whoa! Below-. Bill Johnson shows the proper way to get on and off a donkey in 2 seconds. Bottom Left: Deborah Burch and Laura Reece registering Bernie to walk. Bottom Right: Students who participated in the Superwalk. 17 Annual Awards Assembly Held On May I 3 the annual awards assembly was held. Scholarships, letters, attendance certificates, special recognitions and class awards were presented. Right: Kevin Low accepts a scholastic award from Mr. Lee. Far Right: Lisa Fortner accepts a perfect atten- dance award from Mr. Lee. Bottom: Mr. Lee presents Candy Reams with a scholastic award. SCHOLARSHIPS: President's SEMO-Stanley Robinson Glen Becker Curator's Univ. of Missouri. Columbia-Lisa Overby TRCC Athletic-Joy Hatchel FFA-Stanley Robinson Paul Niehaus FHA-Tammy Hartle Beta Club-Stanley Robinson Donna Elsworth CTA-Lisa Overby Cargill-Stanley Robinson MFA-Tammy Hartle STUDENT OF THE YEAR Deanna Logan Other Student of the Year Candidates-Tammy Hartle 6 Lisa Overby ”1 DARE YOU” Awards-Deanna Logan Tammy Hartle SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS. 9th-Candy Reams lOth-Kevin Low I I th-Robin Beaird 12th -Deanna Logan-Valedictorian Tammy Hartle-Salutatorian Volleyball S Physical Fitness Awards-Mrs. Pumphery Band Music Awards-Mr. Holt Baseball Cheerleaders-Mr. McGowan Basketball Physical Fitness Awards-Mr. Karnes Softball-Mr. Turner Psychology-Lisa Overby Speech-Ginger Parrish Chemistry-Ginger Parrish Biology-Lisa Logan General Science-Janet Ogelvie Physical Science-Gaylan Cooper Math l-Brian McGowan Math ll-Mike Traughber Adv. Algebra Trig.-Cindy Walls Algebra l-Teresa Adams Consumer Math-Linda Kirkpatrick English l-Angie Coats English ll-Lisa Logan English Ill-Ginger Parrish English IV-Glen Becker World History-Ginger Parrish American History-Angie Coats World Geography-Lisa Logan Drivers’ Education-Wade Thurston Mechanical Drawing-Lonnie Ward Woodworking-Kevin Moore Industrial Shop-Steve Hurley Home Economics l-Jana Williams Advanced Food Clothing-Lisa Logan Consumer Education S Interior Design-Penny Vancil Child Development 6 Family Relations-Ginger Parrish Art l-Lorie Childers PERFECT ATTENDANCE: Present ALL School Days Art ll-Deanna Whitehead 9th 10th Typing l-Karen Rodery Boys P.E.-Steve Reynolds Angie Coats Richard Gaines Shorthand-Lynne Adams Girls P.E.-Lisa Fortner Gaylan Cooper Kevin Low Bookkeeping-Steve Reynolds Outstanding Cheerleader-Deanna Logan Kevin Green Lindy McKuin Clerical Practice-Ronald McCain Dramatic Award-Stanley Robinson Brian McGowan Stephanie Mayberry Vocational Agri. I-Tim Mayberry Editor-Yearbook-Lisa Overby Bobby Thompson Rhonda Mekan Vocational Agri. Il-Sharon Riley Editor-School Paper-Deanna Logan Tomza Vanhorn Karen Rodery Vocational Agri. Ill-Tyler Perkins Members of Senior Class who have been Kathleen Wilds Jackie Rushing Vocational Agri. IV-Paul Niehaus on Honor Roll IS times during the past Sheri Zoll Tim Stevens Agri. Welding-Tim Martin 4 years. Leon Musgraves Music Achievement-Steve Reynolds Chorus-Stephanie Mayberry Deanna Logan Lisa Overby Hth 12th Music Appreciation-Penny Vancil Tammy Hartle Terri Owens Lisa Fortner Debbie Atchison Band-Lisa Fortner Doug Fulbright Mark Becking Boys Athlete-Corky Rainey Johnny Musgraves Deanna Logan Girls Athlete-Joy Hatchel 18 Banquets Are Held Several school organizations held their yearly banquets again this year. At the FHA banquet, after their pot luck din- ner. Mrs. Gay Fears gave recognition of outstand- ing members. The new officers were then in- stalled during a candlelight ceremony. At the FFA banquet numerous awards were presented, new officers were installed in a cere- mony emphasizing the duties of the officers and the purposes of their organization. Stanley Robin- son ended the evening with a slide presentation about FFA activities. The Beta Club banquet, honoring the Senior Beta members, was held at the Hickory Log. Mr. Lee presented scholarships, gold cords and tas- sels to the Seniors. At the athletic banquet, many recognitions and awards were given, honoring the various sport's teams and their members. Top: Mrs. Pumphrey and the volley- ball girls finish off the banquet part of the Athletic Banquet. Middle Left: Mr. McGowan presents Brad Stevens with Lysol to wash his baseball uni- form. Middle: Mrs. Pumphrey pre sents Joy Hatchel with a volleyball award. Middle Right: Coach Karnes presents Ronnie Carson with a bas- ketball award. Bottom Left: Coach Turner recognizes softball girls. Bot- tom Right: Tyler Perkins presents Anne Stephens with an award. 19 20 A Pot Of Gold Was Found May 8, 1981 As couples walked through the door to attend the prom, eyes widened at the sight of colors that seemed to blossom right before everyone. A large lighted rainbow surrounded by clouds served as the entrance and a shimmering pot of gold could be found at its end. The walls were covered with twisted crepe paper and multi-colored balloons. A rainbow mural and the theme of the prom Searching For A Rainbow was displayed on glittering, silver paper. The dance floor was highlighted by a revolving column of raindrops that ho- vered over a lighted water fountain. A table was decorated with candelabras. crystal, coffee service and trays of finger sandwiches and appetizers, instead of a banquet. The senior class wills and prophecies were read and the rest of the night was spent dancing to the music provided by the New Vantastic Sounds. Right: The theme of the prom. “Searching For A Rainbow. was depicted on the east wall of the cafetorium. Below: Several junior girls are seen preparing the tables. Middle Right: Before arranging the balloons on the wire, they had to be caught. Bottom Left: The entrance was highlighted by a giant rainbow arched through the clouds. Bottom Right: Tim Martin. Deana Crow. Kevin Mitchell and Lisa Lott are busy blowing up the balloons. Top Left: The Great Houdini and his assistant? No. it's Tim Martin with his top hat. cane and date Kim Tan- ner along with friends Cindy Walls and Brad Stevens. Top Right: Stacy Foster. Lisa Overby and their dates found a place to sit and enjoy the evening. Middle Left: Wade Thurston and Marilyn Blevins seemed to have fun at their first prom. Middle Right: Several people sat at the tables and watched while others got up to dance. Bottom Left: Tammy Hartle and Glen Becker read the class wills. Bottom Right: The banquet table with the candelabra, crystal, coffee ser- vice and trays of finger sandwiches and appretizers. 21 World, Here They Come! A sense of relief was shared by all as the senior class of 1981 made their final walk out the door to the music of Pomp and Circum- stance. The Baccalaureate service was held on May 17 at 2:00. Rev. Jerry Griffin of the Christian Church was guest speaker. The BHS Women's Ensemble sang What Will the World Be Like Tomorrow.” Candy Reams and Tracy Durham and pianist. Lynne Adams accompanied the oth- er girls. On May 19. hands shook and hearts thumped as the class awaited the presentation of their diplomas. But. as they crossed the stage, moved their tassies to the right and turned their class rings, grins from ear to ear could be seen every- where. Then, as they marched out the door, several caps were caught in the wind while screams and yells carried for miles around. THEY GOT OUT IN '81! Top Left: Practicing standing in line was the hardest part of the seniors. Top Right: Judy Boner and Bobby Fralick are making sure that they are starting off on the left foot and not the right. Right: The 1980-81 graduating class. Below: There was a mean ole man. who had about 54 men. he marched them up a hill and he marched them down again. Bottom Right: Yes Glen. Mr. Lee knows what he's talking about. 22 Top Left: Graduates listen attentively as Brother Jerry Griffin gives the baccalaureate address. Top Right. Tammy Hartle. Jill McGowan and Saurahnee Boyd are getting ready. Middle: The top four seniors present- ed their final speeches. Fbr Left: Dawn Hughes moves her tassel to the right after receiving her hard earned diploma. Left: Old friends grasp each other in utter excitement. Above.- Shannon McGowan and fellow seniors are concentrating hard on the benediction. 23 Memories In The Making The ordinary, and at times, extraordinary everyday life at BHS is what makes happen- ings into memories. This page captures the feelings and faces of the memory makers. Above: Judy Thurston. Barb Dawson. Dorris Carrol. Roy Moylan and Oralea Hawley relax after a hard day's work! Top Right: Joni Fears. Lisa Overby. Waynetta Rodgers. Patti Bishop. Trika Young. Tyler Perkins and Stacy Foster relieve the 50’$. Right: Ronnie Carson is seen showing his impression of a cool conehead. Far Right: Bo Derek, eat your heart out! Waynetta Rodgers is out to take your place. Below: Students at BHS never iun out of energy. After the Sikeston parade. Tracy Durham. Candy Reams. Becky Durham and Lisa Overby headed for Gideon to play volleyball. Middle: Love was in the air! Glen Becker and Angie Coats were just one of the many couples found roaming (very close) in the halls of BHS. Above: In a BHS study hall you can find students doing all kinds of exciting activities. Talking, sleeping, star- ing out the window, some may even be studying! Mid- dle-. Swing your partner! Stacy Foster in her ruffly pink square dancing dress, do-si-dos around the square with Mrs. Pumphery. Top Right: Even with their busy schedules, the faculty at BHS finds time for other ac- tivities. Although, in this picture. Mr. Zoll doesn't look too active. Bottom Right: The 7th hour Child Develop- ment and Family Relations class were the proud par- ents of these baby eggs. 24 SENIORS Seniors Reach The End, Only To Begin Again Colors - Peach And Brown Song - (Good Friends Are) Forever” Flower - Forget-Me-Not Motto - If you can imagine it, you can achieve it, If you can dream it, you can become it.” The graduating class of 1980-81 will always have many fond memories of BHS. With the guidance of Mrs. Yvonne Keathley and Mr. Randall Faries. spon- sors. the senior class accomplished much. The activities this year included col- lecting canned goods, toys and even a Christmas tree to help a needy family have a brighter Christmas. Many seniors participated together in different sporting events for the last time, and won trophies as a result. Also, dramatic abilities were again re- vealed as the cast of Rest Assured pre- sented a comedy play, using the pro- ceeds to help with the expense of their caps and gowns. This class will be one of many firsts and lasts.” They were the first to attend classes in the new Junior High building, and the last to climb the stairs of the old one. They were also the first class not re- quired to take the BEST test, to their advantage, and they will certainly be the last to graduate from BHS on May 19. 1981. Above: Senior Class Sponsors. Yvonne Keathley and Randall Faries. Right. Senior Class Officers. Lisa Overby, reporter; Joni Fears, treasurer; Donna Elsworth. secretary: Glen Recker. vice-president: Tammy Hartle. president. 26 Seniors Hold Heads High With Top Grades The upper ten percent of the senior class were announced on March 25. and there were quite a few proud faces roaming the halls that day. Deanna Logan. Valedictorian, ranked first with the highest grade point average, while Tammy Hartle. Salutatorian. ranked second in the class. Top Ten. SITTING: Manuela Frisch. Deanna Logan. Penny Vencil. STANDING: Tammy Hartle. Donna Elsworth. Steve Reynolds. Stanley Robinson. Ronald McCain. Waynetta Reams Rodgers, Lisa Overby. 27 Debbie Atchison-My interest is in the future because I am going to spend the rest of my life there. Mary Barnes Of all my family. I like myself the best. Glen Becker-Let us be thankful for the fools. But for them the rest of us could not succeed. Mark Becking-Talk to him of Jacob's ladder and he would ask the number of steps. Judy Boner-Build bridges in- stead of walls and you will have many friends. Dennis Bowman-1 would admit my faults if I had any. Saurhanee Boyd There s noth- ing so kingly, as kindness, and nothing so royal as truth. Carol Brown I'm always mov ing. but I never seem to get any where. Ronnie Carson-Big shots are only little shots who keep shooting. Kathy Clark-lt's nice to be liked just the way you are. Steve Cross-Almost anything in life is easier to get into than out of. Kim Davis-A stranger is a friend I haven't met yet. 28 Vicki Dorris-May we always be the kind of person whom others will feel better by knowing. Terri Fortner-Memories are pre- cious to me. but there comes a time to put them aside and start anew! Tammy Hartle-Success comes in cans, not in can'ts. Johnny Eaves-Those with the most horse sense do the least kicking. Donna Elsworth-lt is easier not to speak a word at all than to speak more words than we should. Stacy Foster-The best doctors in the world are Doctor Diet. Doc- tor Quiet and Doctor Merry- man. Bobby Fralick-lt s easy to fill my leisure, but I don't know what to do with my working time. Teresa Flarvey-I shall grow old. but never lose life's zest. Joy Flatchel-My mind is made up! Don't confuse me with the facts. Joni Fears-Goals are accom- plished with plenty of work; The future is my next challenge. Manuela Frisch-Whenever I put my best foot forward someone steps on it. Kerry Hoggard-The measure of a person’s real character is what they would do if they knew they would never be found out. 29 k . . Leslie Moore-Accept your limi- tations. all of us can't be per- fect. Becky Dunn Koechner-Reach high. for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal! Sandy Lindsey-Life is like a sandwich; the more you add to it. the better it becomes. Deanna Logan-A genius in the daytime and a beauty at night. Ronald McCain-1 have tried so hard to do the right. Willard Jenkins-As soon as I can find a good position. I in- tend to take a firm stand. Rill Johnson I’m ready, willing, able and looking for something worthy of my talents. Kevin Moore-One who can only find his way by moonlight. Linda Kirkpatrick-One who never opens her mouth unless she has something to say. Dawn Hughes Being a woman is a terrible, difficult task, since it consists principally in dealing with men. Sheila Montgomery-Thank God for weekends. Jill McGowan When life gives you lemons make lemonade. Paul Niehaus-A man who makes his money in the coun try. and blows it when he comes to town. Cornelius Rainey-Smiles with an intent to do mischief. Waynetta Reams Rodgers-A cross between a brunette and a drug store. Lisa Overby-I'm just moving clouds today --- tomorrow I'll try mountains. Doug Peck-Just when I nearly had the answer. I forgot the question. Colby Quinn-The right man in the right place at the right time doing the right thing in the right way. Steve Reynolds-Music is the life of the world that I love most. Stanley Robinson-lf this is the first day of the rest of my life. I'm in a lot of trouble. Todd Robinson-My single greatest talent is my ability to waste time. Mark Shaffer-Work fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours. Terri Silliman Owens I'm very easy to please. Just give me everything I want. Teresa Stephens-She has the desire to please by outward charms. 31 Darrell Tipton-That fellow Penny Vancil-lf love isn’t worth Valerie Wheeler-What I lack in Deanna Whitehead-Stop worry- would vulgarize the day of waiting for. it is not worth hav- experience. I make up for in en ing. worrying kills life, judgement. � ng thusiasm. Not Pictured: Mark Artis-Let us remember that it takes both the white and the black keys of the piano to play The Star Spangled Banner. Ted Gee-Always do right. This will gratify some people, and astonish the rest. Shannon McGowan-One who thinks that the only thoroughly justified marriage was the one that produced him. Kim Ward-Her smile and laughter are contagious. Above Left: Most Attractive Penny Vancil and Colby Quinn don’t need a special setting, it is clear that these two are the most beautiful and most handsome of the senior class. Above. Most Courteous. Linda Kirkpatrick and Leslie Moore look puzzled as to which one of them should exit first. Above Right: Most Athletic. Ronnie Carson and Joy Hatchel seem to be slightly mistaken about who plays what sport. Above Far Right: Best Personality. Joni Fears and Glen Becker are enjoying each other's company, as they should since they both have great personalities. Right: Most Daring. Kerry Hoggard and Teresa Harvey are supposedly very brave, but what's so courageous about being in a no smoking area without a spark, let alone a flame. 32 Top Left. Best Dressed. Teresa Stephens and Stanley Robinson are busy shopping for clothes to help make them the best dressed. Top Right: Wittiest. Kim Ward, starry-eyed Miss Universe contestant, is being crowned by Mark Artis, alias Bob Barker. Middle Left: Most Likely to Succeed. Shannon McGowan and Tammy Hartle have planned their careers carefully and they are best represented by the magazines they hold. Middle Right: Most Pop- ular. Deanna Logan and Corky Rainey look slightly lonely, but looks deceive, someone was taking the picture! Bottom Left: Most So- phisticated. Terri Owens and Steve Reynolds are trying their hardest to live up to their title, but really, having tea at 10:20 and pouring from an empty teapot! Bottom Right: Most Studious. Donna Elsworth and Ronald McCain certainly look busy studying, unfortunately they’re not Most Clever at trying to hide their real interests. «% ■vrL A - r M 4 . Deanna Logan Chosen Student Of The Year Each year the faculty of Bernie High School nominates seniors they feel are the best all round students in the graduating class to be voted on for Student of the Year. The faculty chose Deanna Marie Logan as Student of the Year for 1981. Deanna, valedictorian of the 1981 Senior Class, has kept very busy during her high school years. She has received two Scholas- tic Achievement Awards along with the Home Economics I. Alge- bra I, English I and three perfect attendance awards. She has been an active member in FHA, Pep Club and Beta Club. She served as FHA Devotional Leader for two years and president of the club her senior year. Deanna was selected to be a cheerleader every year while in high school, serving as team captain two years. She was also appointed as editor of the school newspaper. Deanna is a member of the Who's Who Among American High School Students. Her future plans are to find a clerical position. Tammy Kay Hartle and Lisa Kaye Overby were runners-up for the award. Tammy, salutatorian of her senior class, has received many awards and honors. Tammy’s biggest accomplishment is her involvement in the FHA HERO organization in which she has served as Chapter President one year and State Vice-president for two years. She has served as president of her class, both her junior and senior years. She is a member of Beta Club. Who’s Who Among American High School Students and was chosen as an Elk's Lodge Student of the Month. She has received many awards including English II and III. World Geography. Speech. Child Development and Family Relations, and was chosen Most Likely to Succeed by her senior class. After graduating Tammy plans to attend the School of the Ozarks and major in child development or speech therapy for handicapped children. Lisa. 3rd ranking senior, has been involved in numerous activities during her high school years. She has served as Junior Class secretary. Senior Class reporter. Secretary of Band. Beta Club historian, and 1981 Cotton Boll Editor. She has also been active in band, as majorette two years, head majorette one year and a participant in All-County Band. Lisa was a member of the volleyball team four years, cheerleading squad two years. Beta Club three years, and Pep Club four years. She appears in Who’s Who Among American High School Students. Lisa was a member of the Junior and Senior play casts. She received the Biology Award her Sophomore year. Lisa’s future plans are to attend the University of Mis- souri at Columbia. Top Left: Candidates Tammy Hartle. Lisa Overby and Deanna Logan. Bottom Left: Tammy Hartle. Below: Lisa Overby. 35 Senior Class Presents Rest Assured On April 19 and 20 the class of 1981 acted out the comedy play Rest Assured. The play is about a rich and well-known man. Mr. Morlock. who believes himself to be a mortal that will sustain his life on this earth eternally. His thoughts are shattered when Luigi, an Italian meat cutter and Lucifer reveal his death, caused by an overdose of sleeping pills, accidently forced upon him by his fam- ily. While waiting for his descent to the under- world he reviews his life and wishes he could change it all. then he is suddenly awakened by his maid to find his horrible experience was simply a dream! Cast: Lucifer Mr. Morlock Dr. Brown George Mrs. Black Mrs. Jake Mrs. Schmaltz Mrs. Morlock Luigi Lanconi Martha Lanconi Mrs. Akers Mrs. Frinck Joe Lanconi Mildred Jessica Morlock Mary Morlock Prompters-. Mistress Sound Effects . Sponsors-. Glen Becker Steve Reynolds Kevin Moore Doug Peck Vicki Dorris Sandy Lindsey Waynetta Rodgers Deanna Logan Stanley Robinson Dawn Hughes Terri Owens Kim Ward Paul Niehaus Lisa Overby Stacy Foster Joni Fears Linda Kirkpatrick Donna Elsworth Tammy Hartle Debbie Atchison Teresa Harvey Randall Faries Yvonne Keathley of Ceremonies Top: Cast members. Middle Left: Jessica is trying out one of her new methods, from a step-by-step book, on George. Middle Right: Lucifer and Mrs. Schmaltz are in deep concentration on what should become of the fiendish Mr. Morlock. Right: Everyone stands in disbelief after Mildred an- nounces Mr. Morlock's death. Far Right: Mr. Mor- lock strikes a blow to Luigi that causes his fatal heart attack. ORGANIZATIONS BHS Marches On The BHS band is very important part of our school. The band attended many parades this year. They also had a money raising project, selling popcorn, to repair school instruments. The band presented a Christmas and Spring concert. The band is under the direction of Mr. Charles Holt. ; A vHa «.a •• y £ Top: Kevin Spitzer and Keith Mayberry wait for the parade to start. Middle Left: Lynne Adams poses with the marching flag. Middle Right: 1980-81 Band officers. Steve Reynolds, president: Hank Trout, vice-president: Donna John- son. secretary: Joni Fears, reporter. Bottom Left: Appointed officers. Angie Coats. Candy Reams. Waynetta Rodgers. Tracy Durham. Bottom Right: Hank Trout and Kevin Green prepare to march. 38 Band members. Woodwind Section. Lisa Overby. Anne Stephens. Michelle Beck. Tommi Dawson. Tracy Dur- ham. Sheryl Martin. Candy Reams. Lisa Temples. Carol Willard. Lynne Adams. Debbie Atchison. Tara Botsch. Deborah Burch. Angie Coats. Becky Durham. Diane Grif- fin. Donna Johnson. Renee Marler. Lori Murphy. Sonya Powell. Karen Rainey. Tonya Robinson. Maria Rushing. Melanie Thompson. Jessica McKinely. Joni Fears. Stacy Foster. Lauren Flester. Waynetta Rodgers. Andy Turman. Marcus Turner. Brass and Percussion Section. Terry Brown. Deanna Crow. Mike Martin. Keith Mayberry, Ke- vin Mays. Steve Reynolds. Kevin Spitzer. Todd Young. Terry Atchison. Tommy Morlan. Patty Bechtold. Lisa Fortner. Noel Murphy. Greg Norman. Terry Tilmon. Ke- vin Fuemmeler. Karl Moore. Steven Burris. Kevin Green. Kenny Lindsey. Gregg Mayberry. Brad Quinn. Hank Trout. Ronnie Turner. Greg Vincent. Mike Mason. Top Left: Drum Majorette. Lynne Adams, a junior at BHS led the 1980-81 marching band during the parades. Top Right: Head Majorette. Lisa Overby, who is a senior this year, has been a majorette for the marching band three years. Left: The BHS marching band is seen in parade rest, waiting to march down the streets of Dexter. Below Left: Tracy Durham, a freshman at BHS. showed her talents as a majorette for the first time this year. Middle: Debbie Atchison, senior at BHS contributed to the marching band as a majorette for a total of two years. Right: Joni Fears, who is another senior at BHS. has marched in front of the band for a total of two years. Bottom: The BHS marching band lines up and waits for the Dexter parade to start. 39 Beta Club Is A Service Organization Beta Club served the school and community in many different ways. Money was raised by car washes and rent-a-Betas mainly to attend the National Beta Convention in March. The Bernie Beta Club played host for the District I I meeting. Stanley Robinson was the presiding presi- dent. Later new officers were elected. A week in November was set aside to appreciate faculty and other employees. On December I 3. a Beta Club Christmas Dance was held. Santa Claus came and gave away gifts that downtown merchants donated. The profit was donat- ed to the Tri-State Mental Health Association. March 2-6 was National Beta Week: during this week the club honored the school board. A banquet was held at the end of the year to present every senior Beta member with a gold cord and tassel. Also, two $200 scholarships were given away to two college bound seniors. The club also bought softball caps for the girls, served refreshments at Open House and sold ads for the volleyball and basketball programs given away at all home games. Top: The 1980-81 Beta officers. Cindy Walls, historian: Jeanice Tanner, sponsor: Greg Norman, president: Donna Elsworth. report- er; Stanley Robinson, vice-president: Bob Hughes, historian: Lynne Adams, secretary. Right: Rhonda Mekan and Kim Tanner are serv- ing refreshments at Open House. Bottom Left: Nelda Hughes. Dale Tanner and Jeanice Tanner are relaxing at the Beta Christmas Dance. Bottom Right: Kevin Spitzer is seen talking to Santa. Greg Norman, after receiving his present. 40 Middle Left: Terri Silliman is seen pinning a flower on Mr. Turner for Teacher's Appreciation Week. Above.- Paul Niehaus and Stacy Fos- ter are goofing off at the District II meeting at Bernie. Left: Money is made by holding car washes. Cindy Walls. Tammy Hartle. Karen Rodery. Wade Thurston. Lynne Adams. Lisa Fortner. Rhonda Mekan and Paul Niehaus are washing Mrs. Tanner’s car. AboveFRONT ROW: Stacy Foster. Lisa Fortner. Lisa Overby. Beckie Durham. Regina Brittain. SECOND ROW: Jean- ice Tanner, sponsor. Donna Els- worth. Waynetta Rodgers. Deana Crow. Marilyn Blevins. Kim Tanner. Lisa Logan. Laura Reece. Karen Rodery. Rhonda Mekan. Renee Brittain. THIRD ROW: Daryl Riddle. Stephanie Mayberry. Greg Norman. Den- nis Bowman. Lynne Adams. Paul Niehaus. Steve Reynolds. Stanley Robinson. Glen Becker. Lisa Hatchel. Jackie Rushing. FOURTH ROW: Mark Becking. Noel Murphy. Tim Stevens. Hank Trout. Brian Barnes. Wade Thurston. Scott Nelson. Tim Martin. Tyler Perkins. Ke- vin Mitchell. Lonnie Ward. NOT PICTURED: Tammy Hartle. Cin- dy Walls. Kevin Burris. Terri Sil- liman Owens. Bob Hughes. Ke- vin Mays. Vicki Dorris. 41 Chorus Harmonizes Each year the Women’s Chorus learns a variety of new songs to sing during class hours and for special occasions such as the Christmas and Spring Concerts. The Women's Ensemble is a select group of first and second sopranos and altos who entertain at various events. Lynne Adams is the pianist for both groups. Right: Chorus Officers. Robin Beaird-secretary. Donna Johnson-vice-president and Debbie Atchison-president. Middle Left: Mr. Charles Holt, chorus instruc- tor. leads a song Middle Right Women’s Ensemble. FRONT ROW: Penny Vancil and Trika Young. SECOND ROW: Stephanie Mayberry. Kim Tanner. Joy Hatchel. Lynne Adams and Robin Beaird. THIRD ROW: Twila York. Rhonda Mekan. Candy Reams. Tracy Durham. Teresa Stephens. Ginger Parrish and Tonya Robin- son. Right: The 1980-81 Women's Chorus. FRONT ROW: Toni Bechtold. Rhonda Mekan. Kathy Wilds. Joy Hatchel. Kelly Murphy. Stephanie Mayberry. Terry Smith and Emma Cook. SECOND ROW: Eliza- beth Cook. Kim Ward. Sandy Clark. Lisa Greene. Janet Ogelvie. Jamie Vancil. Alberta Franklin. Charlene Hayes and Penny Simms. THIRD ROW: Becky Koechner. Jill Becking. Twila York. Mary Phillips. Robin Beaird. Lynne Adams. Melinda New- man. Tonya Robinson and Teresa Stephens. FOURTH ROW: Tomza Vanhorn. Donna Johnson. Penny Vancil. Saurahnee Boyd. Debbie Atchison. Candy Ferguson. Bonnie Hayes. Eyvon Welker and Darla Waltrip BACK ROW: Jessica McKinley. Val- erie Wheeler and Deanna Whitehead. 42 Junior Betas Hold First District Meeting The Bernie chapter of Junior Beta Club is proud to have held the first district meeting for Junior Betas in Missouri. Two officers elected for the newly- formed district are from Bernie, includ- ing the president. Gregg Mayberry and secretary-treasurer. Lori Murphy. Other activities of Junior Beta Club include the annual Cystic-Fibrosis drive and an occasional trip to a movie or skat- ing rink. The 1980-81 officers ares President- Lauren Hester. Vice-President-Gregg Mayberry. Secretary-Tyla Stevens. Trea- surer-Marcus Turner, Reporter-Lori Mur- phy and Sergeant at Arms-Renee Marler. Top Left: Mrs. Reba Sides. Junior Beta Club sponsor. Top Right: The three new officers at the district meeting. FAR LEFT: Lori Murphy. FAR RIGHT: Gregg Mayberry. Middle Left: Seventh grade members. FRONT ROW: Lisa Hayes. Chuck Buttrey. Tracy Young. Mark Blevins. Richie Berry and Charles Beasley. BACK ROW: Paula Mayberry. Mike Martin. Scott Anthony. Jayme Beck. Robin Phelan. Brad Norman and Melissa Clark. Middle Right: New members are clowning around on initiation day. Bottom.- Eighth grade members. FRONT ROW: Brad Quinn. Michelle Beck. Lauren Hester. Lori Murphy. Diane Griffin and Maria Rushing. BACK ROW: Gregg Mayberry. Cegal Reams. Brent Swiney. Andy Turman. Rodney Freed. Marcus Turner. Tyla Stevens. Cheryl Whi- taker. Lisa Temples. Tara Botsch and Tommi Dawson. 43 FFA Stays Busy The Bernie FFA Chapter has been very active this year. Several teams were judged at a district contest and they received high ratings. Some club activities included: The Barnwarming, trips to the Mid-South Fair and State FFA Convention. Their money making projects were selling popcorn at home games. Top Left: The 1980-81 FFA officers. Tim Marlin, parliamentarian; Brad Stevens, sentinel; Anne Stephens, reporter; Kevin Low. treasurer; Kevin Burris, secretary; Paul Niehaus. vice-president; Tyler Perkins, president. Top Right: Stanley Robinson, state vice-president. Above: The 1980-81 FFA members. FIRST ROW: Anne Stephens. Tim Martin. Paul Niehaus. Brad Stevens. Tyler Perkins. Kevin Low. Kevin Burris. Sponsor Sherman Walker. SECOND ROW: Richard Stephens. Mike Drews. Noel Murphy. Tim Stevens. Hank Trout. Richard Gaines. Kevin Fulkerson. Chris Gouldman. Tim Smiley. THIRD ROW: Terry Tilmon. Leon Musgraves. Wade Thurston. Kerry Hoggard. Bob Johnson. Kevin Mays. Brian Reynolds. Stanley Robinson. Leslie Moore. Colby Quinn. FOURTH ROW: Sharon Riley. Keith Ranburger. Wayne Lee. Tommy McKuin. David Keathley. Randy Hill. Bobby Thompson. Gaylon Cooper. Scott Turman. Kevin Farmer. Steven Hurley. FIFTH ROW. Michael Traughber. Scott Shipman. Rick Capels. Kim Mayberry. David Brown. George Davis. West Simmons. William Rushing. Richie Berry. SIXTH ROW: Jimmy Anthony. Billy Cooper. Tim Mayberry. Tim Shelton. Tony Parrish. Mike Robertson. 44 Left Six FFA members attended the National FFA Con- vention at Kansas City, they are: Paul Niehaus. Kerry Hoggard. Tyler Perkins. Tim Martin. Kevin Burris and Anne Stephens. Below. Pictured are just a few of the many boxes of fruit sold during the citrus sales. Middle Left: Richard Stevens was the top sales- man. by selling 40 1 2 boxes of fruit. Above-. Tim Martin and Keith Ranburger are helping unload the shipment of fruit. Left: Richard Ste- vens. Rusty Causey and Terry Tilmon. along with Sponsor Sherman Walker, are planting trees for a project to be used in the future. 4$ FHA Promotes Good Homemaking The Bernie Future Homemakers of America were very busy this year. The money-making projects included selling Tupperware and sponsoring a community flea market. The annual Barnwarming. Christmas caroling and collection of canned goods, participation in the March of Dimes Walk America” and a visit to the Ice Capades were a few of the many activities that FHAers participated in as they look toward new horizons.” Below. LEFT. Chapter Officers. Patti Bishop-Recreational Leader. Kim Tanner-Devotional Leader. Jacki Rushing Song Leader. Janet Ogelvie-Reporter. Deanna Logan-President. Lisa Logan-Historian. Lisa Lott-Parliamentarian. Marilyn Blevins-Treasurer. Terri Silliman- Secretary and Ginger Parrish-Vice-President. RIGHT: Tammy Hartle-State Vice-President. Patti Bishop-Regional Parliamentarian and Ginger Parrish Regional Historian. BOTTOM: The 1980-81 Future Homemakers of America. FRONT ROW: Tammy Hartle. Deanna Logan. Ginger Parrish. Marilyn Blevins. Kim Tanner. Jacki Rushing. Lisa Logan. Patti Bishop. Lisa Vancil. Lisa Lott. Janet Ogelvie. Cindy Walls. Jamie Vancil. SECOND ROW: Sponsor. Mrs. Gay Fears. Debbie Burch. Kim Davis. Marla Fadler. Sheri Zoll. Twila York. Twila York. Trika Young. Amanda Stone. Debbie Hutchison. Sandy Clark. Regina Brittain. Rhonda Mekan. Renee Brittain. Jill Becking. THIRD ROW: Penny Simms. Deana Crow. Yolanda Brown. Robin Beaird. Crendy Young. Teresa Adams. Lisa Hatchel. Dena Hendley. Kelly Murphy. Candy Ferguson. Laura Reece. Kathy Wilds. Annetta Craft. Terry Smith. FOURTH ROW: Johnna Ranburger. Lindy McKuin. Charlene Hayes. 46 Top: The FHA induction was held to officially induct new members into the club. LEFT: Rhonda Owens accepts her membership card from Terri Silliman as Ginger Parrish looks on. MIDDLE: Rhonda Mekan cuts and serves cake. RIGHT: Ginger Parrish lights a candle representing one of the eight purposes of FHA. Bottom: FHA Week was celebrated the week of Feb. 8-14. Many took part in the planned activities. LEFT: Deanna Logan. Mrs. Judy Zoll and Cindy Walls look ready to ride the range on Western Day. RIGHT: Trika Young. Debbie Hutchison and Bridget Becker pose with the three types of homemade Valentines that FHA sold — I Like You.” I’d Like To Know You Better” and ”1 Love You.” 47 Pep Club Cheers Mules On Pep Club is an organization of the student body which helps promote school spirit at the ballgames. To uplift the spirit of the teams and supporters it holds pep rallies. It also promotes Homecoming week and hosts the athletic banquet. Top Left: Mr. McGowan. Pep Club Sponsor, displays a spirit door mat. Top Right: The 1980-1981 Pep Club officers are Kevin Burris, vice-president: Angie Coats, secretary-treasurer; and Bob Hughes, president. 1980-81 members are: Lynne Adams. Teresa Adams. Eric Artis. Mark Artis. Terry Atchison. Brian Barnes. Robin Beaird. Angie Beane. James Beane. Bridget Becker. Glen Becker. Jill Becking. Mark Becking. Jim Berry. Patti Bishop. Marilyn Blevins. Renea Blevins. Dennis Bowman. Regina Brittain. Renee Brittain. Kevin Burris. James Caples. David Carroll. Ronnie Carson. Rusty Causey. Danny Childers. Larry Childers. Kathy Clark. Robbie Clark. Sandy Clark. Angie Coats. Sheri Cook. Annette Craft. Deana Crow. Tommie Donald- son. Vicki Dorris. Beckie Durham. Tracy Durham. Kevin Farmer. David Fears. Joni Fears. Lisa Fortner. Alberta Franklin. Richard Gaines. Kevin Green. Joy Hatchel. Lisa Hatchel. Dena Hendley. Bob Hughes. Dawn Hughes. Steven Hurley. Debra Hutchison. Donna Johnson. Linda Kirkpatrick. Wayne Lee. Kenny Lindsey. Kevin Lindsey. Deanna Logan. Lisa Logan. Lisa Lott. Kevin Low. Shannon McGowan. Lindy McKuin. Tim Martin. Kim Mayberry. Stephanie Mayberry. Tim Mayberry. Kevin Mays. Chris Mekan. Rhonda Mekan. Kevin Mitchell. Kevin Moore. Kelly Murphy. Noel Murphy. Scott Nelson. Melinda New- man. Greg Norman. Lisa Overby. Dana Parish. Ginger Parrish. Tyler Perkins. Mary Phillips. Regina Pickard. Corky Rainey. Johnna Ranberger. Candy Reams. Laura Reece. Brian Reynolds. Steve Reynolds. Stanley Robinson. Tonya Robinson. Karen Rodery. Waynetta Rodgers. Jackie Rushing. Sherry Schaefer, Mark Shaffer, Tim Shelton. Terri Silliman. Scott Simmons. Teresa Stafford. Anne Stephens. Richard Stephens. Teresa Stephens. Brad Stevens. Tim Stevens. Amanda Stone. Kim Tanner. Wade Thurston. Hank Trout. Scott Turman. Ron Turner. Jamie Vancil. Penny Vancil. Cindy Walls. Darla Waltrip. Kim Ward, Lonnie Ward. Debra Wheeler. Valerie Wheeler. Kathy Wilds. Carol Willard. Jana Williams. Patricia Williams. Twila York. Crendy Young. Trika Young. Tracy Zimmerman. Sheri Zoll. 48 ♦ Pub Class Makes Headlines Publications makes headlines for a newspa- per and an annual, not to mention all of the other work put into the class by everyone in- volved. The class puts out a newspaper each year consisting of 8 copies and an annual with an average of 104 pages. Students sometimes work every free hour and before and after school to meet deadlines for both. Top Left: The 1980-1981 publications class. Middle Left: Terri Fortner. Donna Elsworth and Manuela Frisch. Middle Right: Stacy Foster and Deanna Logan, newspaper editor. Bottom Left: Sheila Montgomery and Vicki Dorris. Bottom Middle: Joni Fears and Waynetta Rodgers. Bottom Right: Windy Walls and Lisa Overby, yearbook editor. Student Council Represents The Students 50 Each year Student Council is formed by each class nominating and electing representatives for that year. These people have the honors of decorating for the homecoming as well as present- ing the homecoming dance. They also sponsor the Back to School Dance. Top: Student Council. FRONT ROW: Gay- Ion Cooper. Scott Turman. Tracy Durham. Kelly Murphy. MIDDLE ROW: Colby Quinn. Brian Barnes. Kerry Hoggard. Cin- dy Walls. Beckie Durham. BACK ROW: Richard Gaines. Corky Rainey. Paul Nie- haus. NOT PICTURED: Bob Hughes. Right: Bob Hughes and Corky Rainey pose with one of the student body. Henrietta. Far Right-. Student Council officers. Corky Rainey, president. Beckie Durham, secre- tary. Bottom. Sponsor of Student Council. Mr. Lee. ATHLETICS The Varsity volleyball girls drudged through the hot weather practices in hopes of a winning season. But, living in Stoddard County meant meeting up with some rough contenders, such as Ad- vance. Richland and Bloomfield, only to name a few. Coach Pumphrey was asked her opin- ion of the season and she replied. As a team I thought we played well most of the time. We were tough on our defense and many schools hated to play us be- cause of that. Our offensive game could have been much better. The girls were great to work with, and when you have a great group of athletes to work with, everything is worthwhile. I can definitely say I'm proud of my girls whether they are on the floor playing volleyball, or just passing the hall at BHS. They are all young ladies and respected by all.” The girls ended their season with nine wins and nine losses. They also brought home a second place trophy from the Gideon Invitational Tournament. Lisa Fortner was high scorer this year with I 39 points out of 777 serves. Top: BHS volleyball coach. Anna Pumphrey. Right: Terri Silliman spikes a ball during a game at Bernie. Far Right: The 1980 Varsity volleyball team. BACK ROW: Joy Hatchel. Lisa Fortner and Joni Fears. MIDDLE ROW: Teresa Stephens. Terri Silliman. Becky Durham and Laura Reece. BOTTOM: Lisa Overby. Below: The scorekeepers and statistician for the BHS volleyball team. Sheri Cook. Robin Beaird and Renee Brittain. Lady Mules Fought Till The End Opponents Record BHS Rivals Woodland 15-13-8 11-15-15 Risco 15-12-15 17-15-8 Malden 15-15 17-3 Bell City 15-15 9-10 Advance 11-9 15-15 Dexter 13-7 15-15 Puxico 7-7 15-15 Bloomfield 6-14 15-16 Gideon 15-13-15 3-15-3 Richland 9-9 15-15 Twin Rivers 15-15 4-9 Gideon 15-15 1-7 Malden 15-15 13-13 Campbell 15-15 5-3 52 Upper Left: Joni Fears lets the opposing team have it with one of her spikes. Upper Middle: Lisa Overby, with Lisa Fortner's assistance, blocks a ball while Joni Fears waits to help. Upper Right. Teresa Stephens goes up for a spike. Far Left: During the Stoddard County Tournament at Richland. Lisa Fortner shows her stuff in a battle against the Bloomfield Wildcats. Left: Joy Hatchel saves a ball while Terri Silliman waits to assist. Above: Teresa Stephens and Laura Reece rest between games at the Gideon Invitational Tournament. 53 Jr. Varsity Strives For The Best The Jr. Varsity volleyball team worked hard this year to have a winning season. It could be said that they did. with a record of I 1-5. The girls played in two tournaments. Stoddard County and the Gideon Invitational. The team brought the first place trophy home from the Gideon Tourney. Top: FRONT ROW: Lindy McKuin. Deana Hendley. Sheri Zoll. Jacki Rushing. BACK ROW: Twila York. Tracy Durham. Angie Coats. Kim Mayberry. Annetta Craft. Kim Tanner. Lisa Hatchel. Lisa Lo- gan. Anne Stephens. Kelly Murphy. Tonya Robinson. Melinda Newman. Middle Left: Mrs. Pumphery is giving the girls a pep talk before the game. Middle Right: Kim Tanner is setting the ball for Annetta. Bottom Right: Annetta is spik- ing the ball over the net at the Gideon Tourney. Record Opponent BHS Rivals Woodland 15-15 13-10 Risco 15-15 10-2 , Malden 15-15 10-5 Bell City 15-15 0-0 Advance 5-13 15-15 ; Dexter 15-14-4 11-16-15 ; Puxico 13-15-15 15-12-9 Bloomfield ll-ll 15-15 Gideon 15-15 2-13 Richland 8-15-15 15-7-17 Twin Rivers 15-14-15 13-16-13 , Gideon 15-15 6-4 Malden 15-15 8-8 Campbell 15-15 4-10 54 Record Opponents 8th Rivals Woodland 15-15 13-9 Advance 9-8 15-15 Bloomfield 15-15 13 8 Bell City 15-12-15 3-15-8 Puxico 3-12 15-15 Richland 13-7 15-15 Dexter 14-1 16-15 Record Opponents 7th Rivals Woodland 15-15 6-10 Advance 7-10 15-15 Bloomfield 0-15-1 15-12-15 Bell City 15-15 3-11 Puxico 17-12-3 15-15-15 Richland 1-3 15-15 Dexter 4-5 15-15 Jr. High Season Was Rewarding After many hard hours of practice the Jr. High volleyball team's season was reward- ing. The first game was played March 31 against Woodland where both teams came out on top. The 7th grade team learned the basic skills ending with a record of 2-5. The 8th grade team gained the experience needed to play high school volleyball, their record was 3-4. Top: Lauren Hester is bumping the ball with Renee Marler standing by. Middle Left: 8th grade volleyball team. FRONT ROW: Tommi Dawson. Tara Botsch. Lauren Hester. Renee Marler. Michelle Beck. BACK ROW: Lori Murphy. Tyla Stevens. Cheryl Whitaker. Candi Brown. Melanie Thompson. Lizzie Tilmon. Nan- cy Ward. Above: 7th grade volleyball team. FRONT ROW: Melissa Clark. Don na Arrington. Sheryl Martin. Lisa Kelly. Jayme Beck. BACK ROW: Sandy McKuin. Robin Phelan. Paula Mayberry. Pamela Walker. Gretta Barnett is bump- ing the ball while Sandy McKuin assists. Left: Coach Zoll gives the girls last min- ute instructions. 55 Best Season Since '63 For Mules The Bernie High School basketball teams ended the season with a combined record of 43 wins and 9 loses. Although all the past records could not be found, this is probably the best combined record in the school's history. The Varsity basketball team accomplished many things during their 1980-81 season. Some of their accomplishments hadn't been equaled in 20 years and some had never been done in the history of the school. They took first place in the Twin Rivers Invitational Tournament, second place in the Stoddard County Tournament and fourth place in the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament. They also won the prestigious DAR trophy for the area's best overall record and tied with Advance for the Stoddard County Conference Championship. The team finished with a remarkable 23-5 record. The 23 wins were the most by a Varsity team since 1963. The team averaged 70.9 points per game and shot 48% from the field and 60% from the free throw line. They had four players to average in double figures: Corky Rainey (15.7). Ronnie Carson (14.1). Mark Artis (12.9) and Eric Artis (10.8). Glen Becker was the playmaker for the team, averaging nearly nine points per game while handing out 192 assists. Corky Rainey led the team in field goal percentage with 57% and also with a rebound average of 10.3. Kevin Mitchell was the free throw leader with a 75% average. Coach Morris Karnes. Stoddard County Coach of the Year, was asked his opinion of the basketball teams at Bernie and he replied. Both teams repre- sented our school and community with the attitude and type of play that made us proud to be a part of it. Record Opponents BHS Rivals Holcomb 74 56 Bell City 67 80 Risco 87 53 Puxico 57 55 Dexter 77 58 Advance 80 78 Risco 64 59 Richland 76 65 Woodland 61 60 Matthews 81 74 Twin Rivers 65 54 Clarkton 81 76 Malden 75 65 Richland 79 54 Gideon 87 68 Bloomfield 77 45 Top: The 1980-81 Varsity basketball team after their victory in the Twin Rivers Invitational Tournament. FRONT ROW: Kevin Mays. Greg Norman. Eric Artis. Glen Becker. BACK ROW: Ronnie Carson. Mark Ar- tis. Corky Rainey. Kevin Mitchell. Scott Nelson. Above: BHS basketball coach. Morris Karnes. Right: Corky Rainey and Ronnie Carson, during the Stod- dard County Tournament at Bloomfield, go up for a rebound against the Bell City Cubs. 56 Top Left: The thrill of victory! Mark Artis ad- mires the first place trophy he and his team- mates won at the Twin Rivers Invitational Tournament. Top Right.- The agony of defeat! The boys weren’t too happy when they lost first place in the Stoddard County Tourna- ment to Bell City. Left: Ronnie Carson re- bounds a ball as Corky Rainey and Kevin Mitchell give assistance against the Dexter Bearcats. Above: Glen Becker is given a boost by his teammates in order to take another trophy, the net. after winning the Twin Rivers Invitational Tournament the second year in a row. 57 Jr. Varsity Has Bright Future The Bernie Jr. Varsity had an outstanding 1980-81 season. They finished first in the Bernie B Team Tournament and Puxico B Team Tournament, and took second in the Stoddard County Tournament. They won their first 14 games in a row before losing in the finals of the Stoddard County Tournament to Richland. The team averaged 53 points per game while shooting 48% from the field and 54% from the free throw line. Brian Reynolds led the team in scoring aver- age (16.7), field goal percentage (57%) and rebounds (193). Hank Trout was the only other player to average in double figures, with a 10.1 average. Darryl Bridges led the team in free throw percentage with a 79% average. Brad Ste- vens led the team in the assist category with 102. Coach Karnes, in a summary of the year, stat- ed. The B team this year had a lot of Sopho- mores. They showed a lot of desire, hustle, and good attitudes through the year. If they will continue to improve, continue to mature phys- ically and mentally, and keep their desire to win. the basketball future here at Bernie High School looks bright. Record Opponents BHS Rival Holcomb 51 42 Bell City 46 44 Risco 62 50 Puxico 59 51 Dexter 57 50 Advance 59 49 Risco 58 19 Richland 43 42 Woodland 39 37 Matthews 48 47 Twin Rivers 58 28 Clarkton 68 57 Malden 46 44 Richland 49 54 Gideon 67 47 Bloomfield 29 42 Top: The 1980-81 Junior Varsity basketball team. FRONT ROW: Scott Shipman. Westley Simmons. Kevin Green. Terry Atchison. Steven Hurley. Daryl Riddle. Jimmy Anthony. MIDDLE ROW: Darryl Bridges. Kevin Spitzer. Richard Gaines. Tim Stevens. Hank Trout. Brad Stevens. BACK ROW: David Fears. Noel Murphy. Kenny Lindsey. Kevin Lindsey. Brian Reynolds. Brian McGowan. Above Left: George Davis, manager for the Junior Varsity and Varsity basketball teams. Above Right: Lisa Logan and Sheri Zoll. statisti- cians for the Junior Varsity and Varsity basketball teams. Left: Brian Reynolds attempts a shot while Kevin Lindsey and Richard Gaines look on. Right: The boys were overjoyed and mighty proud of Richard Gaines after he made the winning point against the Richland Rebels in the Bernie B” Team Tournament. Left: Brian Reynolds goes up for a shot while Kevin Lindsey and the Richland Rebels stand by to see the outcome. Right: Kevin Lindsey. Hank Trout and Brian Reynolds stay close to a Richland Rebel during the Stoddard County Tournament. 59 Cheerleaders Have The Spirit The Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleaders have really rocked with the Mules this season. They have led the spirit at all the pep rallies and have given much support to the basketball team at the games. The girls attended a one day clinic at Cape Girardeau. Also they held a clinic for elementary students who want to be cheerleaders in the future. Top: Group. Left Column: Deanna Logan, captain. Linda Kirkpatrick and Cindy Walls. Right Column: Terri Silliman. co-captain. Dawn Hughes and Valerie Wheeler. 60 Above Left: Group. Above: Dee- Dee Durham. Left Column: Stephanie Mayberry, captain. Tracy Durham and Debbie Hutchison. Right Column: Trika Young. Twila York and Amanda Stone. 8th Grade Wins Conference Title The 8th grade basketball team had a very successful season, winning 1st in the Stoddard County Tourna- ment. 2nd place in the Richland Invitational Tourna- ment and also winning the Stoddard County Confer- ence race with six wins and no losses. Their final record was 14 wins and I loss. The team was made up of players with special skills. It had players that were good rebounders, others that were good defensive players, and some that were good ball handlers or shooters. Each of these contributed to the success of the team. Top: Brad Quinn and Rodney Freed, manager and storekeeper for the 7th and 8th grade basketball teams, with Wendell Turner, coach for both teams. Middle Left: Gregg Mayberry and Mike Kirkpatrick fight to get the ball back from a Bell City Cub. Middle Right: Terry Beane goes up for a shot while Kevin Fuemmeler stands by to give his assistance. Below: The 8th grade basketball team after their victory win in the Stoddard County Tournament held at Bernie. FRONT ROW: Andy Turman. Harold Kirkpatrick. Brian Jennings. Terry Brown. Kevin Fuemmeler. Jerry Fortner. BACK ROW: Todd Young. Jeff Stevens. Gregg Mayberry. Karl Moore. Terry Beane. Mike Kirk- patrick. Brent Swiney. Marcus Turner. Tim Murphy. Below Right: The 1980 81 8th grade basketball team. FRONT ROW: Jerry Fortner. Brian Jennings. Tim Murphy. Andy Turman. Greg Vincent. Harold Kirkpatrick. Terry Brown. SECOND ROW: Kevin Fuemmeler. Gregg Mayberry. Karl Moore. Mike Kirkpatrick. Terry Beane. Brent Swiney. BACK ROW: Marcus Turner. Todd Young. Jeff Stevens. 62 7th Grade Wins 2nd The 7th grade basketball team had a very good year. They lost a couple of close ball- games. but with a lot of hustle and determina- tion they also won some close games. Coach Turner stated that the team lacked height which often hurt them when the opposi- tion had a big player, but they made up for it with team quickness. The defense was weak at times, but often their press defense was their best offense. Considering this, they did very well as a team. They finished the year with a record of 8 wins and 3 losses, one of which was their 2nd place finish in the Stoddard County Tournament. Opponent Record BHS Rival Bloomfield 42 14 Puxico 32 37 Bell City 54 39 ! Woodland 40 1 1 Advance 47 45 Richland 42 20 Advance 41 42 Richland 55 40 Top: 1980-81 7th grade basketball team. FRONT ROW: Jimmy Beane. Richie Berry. Rodney Wil- liams. Kevin White. Darrin Carter. Chuck Buttrey. BACK ROW: Mike Snelson. Brad Norman. Mike Martin. Keith Mayberry. Alan Collier. Brian Zim- merman. Tim Cowart. Middle Left: Brad Norman shoots for two points while Alan Collier waits for the results. Center: Brad Norman and a Bell City Cubs' player butt heads for a jump ball while Mike Martin stands by for action. Middle Right: Richie Berry waits to rebound a shot by Mike Marlin. Bottom: The 7th grade team after winning 2nd place at the Stoddard County Tournament held at Bernie. FRONT ROW: Brian Zimmerman. Kevin White. Brad Norman. Jimmy Beane. Richie Berry. Mike Martin. Keith Mayberry. BACK ROW: Mike Snelson. Alan Collier. Darrin Carter. Rodney Wil- liams. Chuck Buttrey. Tim Cowart. 63 Cheerleaders Back The Junior High Mules Junior high cheerleaders play a big part in junior high sports. These cheerleaders supported their team and kept the spirit going throughout the games. They also attended a Day Clinic for cheerleaders before the season started. After the season ended, they kept the conces- sion stand open for the junior high volleyball games. Money from the concession stand was used for the ju- nior high banquet on May 5. Top: Eighth grade cheerleaders. FRONT: Jackie Barker. Terri Fadler. Renee Marler. BACK: Tommi Dawson. Tyla Stevens. Kim Gaines. Lauren Hester. Tara Botsch. Middle Left: Sev- enth and eighth grade cheer- leading sponsor. Linda Stevens. Middle Right: These three girls watch the game closely. Bottom Right: FRONT. Seventh grade cheerleaders: Melissa Clark. Kelly Putman. Jayme Beck. BACK: Sandy McKuin. Paula Mayberry. Gerri Ann Simmons. Gretta Barnett. Robin Phelan. Bottom Left: Kelly Putnam and Robin Phelan demonstate a floor cheer. 64 Mules Strike Tough Coach Jack McGowan of the Ber- nie Baseball team coached his boys for a record of 9 wins and 7 losses. Brian Reynolds had the highest bat- ting average with .356. Ronnie Car- son led the team in home runs and was awarded the most valuable play- er trophy for the second consecutive year. The team also won first in the conference this year. Record Opponents BHS Rivals Advance 8 7 Advance 14 2 Woodland 2 0 Woodland 0 10 Bell City 14 2 Bloomfield 13 5 Puxico 4 6 Puxico 12 2 Bloomfield 4 14 New Madrid Central 3 4 Clarkton 5 IS Bloomfield 16 6 Richland 19 2 Richland 1 0 Holcomb 17 18 Top: The 1981 Baseball Team. Middle Left: Coach Jack McGowan stands in the du- gout while his team is up to bat. Middle Right: Brad Stevens leads off first base, trying to make it to second. Bottom: Scott Shipman hesitates about his next move. 65 Catch The Action With Softball The 1981 softball team had a successful sea- son this year. They had a record of 7 wins and 6 losses. The pitcher this year was Joy Hatchel. Lisa Fortner had the highest batting average of .548. The four seniors who played on the team were Penny Vancil. Mary Barnes, Teresa Ste- phens and Joy Hatchel. Wendell Turner coached the lady mules. Top: The 1981 Softball Team. Middle Left: Mary Barnes, playing second base and Kim Mayberry, in left field, play hard defense against the opposing team. Middle Right: Mr. Wendell Turner, coach of the lady mules softball team. Bottom Right: Lisa Lott waits in right field for a softball to come her way. Record Opponents BHS Rivals Advance 6 5 Bloomfield 14 13 Malden 10 2 Bell City 17 1 Bloomfield 14 13 Puxico 7 6 Dexter 1 14 New Madrid Central 5 9 Bell City 8 1 Dexter 8 9 District Notre Dame 1 10 66 ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY Principals Are Very Busy This is Mr. Stanley Smee’s first year as principal of Bernie Elementary. But it’s certainly not his first time here. Mr. Smee is an alumni of Ber- nie Schools. While Mr. Smee starts his first year Mr. Lee is in his twenty-fifth year at Bernie Schools. When Mr. Lee talks about his eleven years of being princi- pal he stated. 'It has never been boring and has been very re- warding. 68 Top Left: Stanley Smee. elementary principal, watching the students as they get on the buses. Top Right: Don Lee. high school principal, working at his desk. Middle Left: Doris Turner, secretary to Mr. Smee. Middle Right: Sheila Walker, secretary to Mr. Lee. Bottom Left: High school principal Don Lee is modeling an extra large pair of sunglasses. Bottom Right: Elemen- tary principal Stanley Smee is showing off his great kill which he displayed on hat day. Top Left-. STANDING: Kenneth Fortner. Larry Lo- gan. SITTING: Shirley Crow Stephens. James White. Byron Pointer. Charlie Jennings. Top Right: Dottie Parrish, secretary to the Board of Education. Middle Left: Phil Dawson. Superinten- dent. Middle Right: Florene Lee. secretary to Mr. Dawson. Above: Stanley Smee. James White and Kenneth Fortner are helping cook breakfast for the faculty and employees at Christmas. Bottom.- The school board came and ate Thanksgiving dinner at school. Nov. 26. 69 Take A Look At The Bernie School Faculty Rosemary Beacham History Eleanor Becking 4th and 5th Grade Elsie Buttrey Kindergarten Doris Carroll 2nd Grade Annette Carter Extended Kindergarten Patricia Coffey Art Barbara Dawson 2nd Grade Randall Faries Shop Gay Fears Home Economics Jo Ann Gregg 4th Grade B.E. Harper Learning Disabilities Jerry Hawley Science Oralea Hawley Speech Charles Holt Band Sally Holt Music Morris Karnes P.E. and Basketball Yvonne Keathley English Pauline Kifer 6th Grade Carmen Love 2nd Grade Jack McGowan Math Roy Moylan Elem. Librarian Dixie Murphy 4th Grade Theresa Newton 1st Grade Joyce Overby 5th Grade Anna Pumphery Volleyball and P.E. 70 Beth Richardson Remedial Reading Pat Rushing Counselor Gay Lynn Russell Counselor Kenneth Sandusky H.S. Special Education Karen Shirrell Elem. Special Education Reba Sides Jr. High English Wanda Sparks Remedial Reading Vinie Stafford 3rd Grade Linda Stevens 2nd and 3rd Basic Skills Joe Steuver Jr. High Math Jeanice Tanner English Magaret Teeters Learning Disabilities Sharon Telker Business Education Juanita Thurston 6th Grade Judy Thurston 1st Grade Gary Tippen Sth Grade Wendell Turner History and P.E. Sherman Walker Vocational Agriculture Helen York Kindergarten Bill Zoll Elementary P.E. 71 People Behind The Scenes Right. Bus Drivers. Stanley Gregg. Earl Kifer. Ray Mooney. Noah Gaines. David Keller. Jack and Nelda Hughes. Below: Cooks. Edith Mason. Mabel Gaines. Darlene McGowan. Vivian Robertson. Arvel Gough, custodian. Dixie Lowe. Hazel Walker. Emma Walker and Vivian Putnam. Middle Left: Helen McGowan, teacher's aide. Middle: Judy Brown, teacher's aide. Middle Right: Lavern Dowdy, school nurse and Elsie Pointer, truant officer. Bottom Left: Nelvia Rainey. Berneda Kiger and Rutha Artis, elementary custo- dians. Bottom Right: Mary Fulbright and Myrtle Boyd, high school custodians. SHOINIlf Lynne Adams Eric Artis Robin Reaird James Beane Tammy Blough Renee Brittain LaVena Brown Mark Brown Ylonda Brown Deborah Burch Kevin Burris Scott Campbell James Caples David Carroll Rusty Causey Danny Childers Robbie Clark Randy Cooper Dusty Cowart Deana Crow Tommie Donaldson Beckie Durham Lisa Fortner Doug Fulbright Pat Fulkerson Mary Gee The 1980-1981 Junior Class officers are Greg Norman, vice-president; Lisa Fortner, president; Robin Beaird. secretary: and Kevin Burris, treasurer. 74 Mike Gregory Bob Hughes Tim Hurley Benny Jennings Bob Johnson Lisa Lott Tim Martin Kevin Mays Kevin Mitchell Greg Norman Ginger Parrish Tyler Perkins Keith Ranberger Laura Reece James Smiley Richard Stevens Terry Tilmon Cindy Walls The Junior Class favorites for 1980-1981 are Bob Hughes and Beckie Durham. 75 Play Presented By Junior Class The Junior Class presented their play. The Nervous Wreck”, for the Bernie elementary classes and then for a gener- al audience on November 21. 1980. By performance time the cast was well into the theme of the play, each member was well qualified to nervous wreck. Cast: Mrs. Higgins Alice Higgins Cynthia Higgins Eddie Higgins Althea Coldwater Ivan Petroff Madam X Ralph Wilson Jimmie Washburn Gladys Burr J.M. Burr Tildy Mae Jenkins Director Stage Managers Prompters Make-up Ticket Sales Sponsors play the part of the Renee Brittain Robin Beaird Lisa Fortner Robbie Clark Greg Norman Scott Nelson Lynne Adams Kevin Mays Tyler Perkins Ginger Parrish Bob Hughes Cindy Walls Beckie Durham Kevin Mitchell Tim Martin Debbie Burch Laura Reece Zina Williams Lisa Lott Sharon Telker Judy Zoll Top Left: Gladys. Jimmie and Alice hear some star- tling news. Top Right. Althea listens on. Middle Left: Eddie. Cinny and Mrs. Higgins are held up. Middle Right: Ivan and Tildy Mae practice for their great performance. Bottom Left: Cast. Bottom Right: Madam X enjoys her stay at the hotel. 76 SOPHOMORES Terry Atchison Brian Barnes Angela Beane Patti Bishop Marilyn Blevins Renea Blevins Darryl Bridges Regina Brittain Lori Childers Kevin Craft Marla Fadler David Fears Richard Gaines Carlin Glass Lisa Greene Lisa Hatchel Vonita Hayes Donna Johnson David Keathley Nancy Ladd Wayne Lee Kevin Lindsey Lisa Logan Kevin Low Lindy McKuin Tommy McKuin Mike Mason Sophomore Class officers for the 1980-1981 school year are Lisa Logan, secretary-treasurer; Noel Murphy, president; Tonya Robinson, vice-president; and Mari- lyn Blevins, reporter. 78 The 1980-1981 favorites for the Soph- omore Class are Richard Gaines and Tonya Robinson. Lonnie Ward Debra Wheeler Not Pictured: Keith Cloninger Mike Drews James Ferguson Curtis McNece Jim Mason Sherry Massey Dicky Parkman Kevin Spitzer Pat Williams Stephanie Mayberry Rhonda Mekan Kelly Murphy Noel Murphy Leon Musgraves Melinda Newman Janet Ogelvie Dana Parrish Mary Patterson Mary Phillips Brian Reynolds Daryl Riddle Sharon Riley Tonya Robinson Karen Rodery Jackie Rushing Sherry Shaefer Scott Simmons Sherman Smiley Anne Stephens Brad Stevens Tim Stevens Kim Tanner Wade Thurston Hank Trout Ronnie Turner Jimmy Walker 79 80 A Camera The Class View Of Of 1983 The Class of 1983 uses their free time for important ventures such as: Top Brian Reynolds and Kim Tanner demonstrate the only way to study trigonometry. Middle Left: Stephanie Mayberry. Kevin Lindsey and Patti Bishop entertain the noon time hall wanderers. Middle Right: Noon is also the time junk food lovers come out of hiding such as Jackie Rushing. Patti Bishop and Donna Johnson. Bottom Left. Kevin Spitzer seems to have found the best place to hide until noon-Kelly Murphy demonstrates the door and lock. Bottom Right: The motto Talketh to thy neighbor is the most common display, as it is so skillfully executed by Daryl Riddle. David Fears. Kevin Lindsey. Lindy McKuin. Lisa Hatchel and Melinda Newman — FRESHMEN 82 Teresa Adams Jimmie Anthony Toni Bechtold Bridget Becker Jill Becking Jim Berry David Brown Rickey Caples Greg Carter Larry Childers Sandy Clark Angie Coats David Cobb Sheri Cook Billie Cooper Gaylan Cooper Annetta Craft George Davis Tracy Durham Dean Elsworth Kevin Farmer Candy Ferguson Alberta Franklin Kevin Fulkerson Chris Gouldman Kevin Green Thomas Hart Charlene Hayes Dena Hendley Randy Hill Right: Freshman officers. Bobby Thompson, vice-president: Evyon Welker, secretary: Twila York, president; Angie Coats, reporter. n sja-tit Allen Horton Steven Hurley Debbie Hutchison Kenny Lindsey Brian McGowan Jessica McKinley Greg Martin Kim Mayberry Tim Mayberry Chris Mekan Sheri Messer Sue Minton Rhonda Owens Tony Parrish Pam Phillips Regina Pickard Willie Prather Johnna Ranberger Candy Reams Mike Robertson William Rushing Tim Shelton Scott Shipman West Simmons Penny Simms Tim Smiley Terry Smith Teresa Stafford Amanda Stone Tadd Stone Left: Freshman class favorites. Bobby Thompson and Angie Coats. 83 Theresa Taylor Bobby Thompson Michael Traughber Scott Turman Jamie Vancil Tomza Vanhorn Darla Waltrip Eyvon Welker Kathy Wilds Carol Willard Jana Williams Twila York Above: Bridget Becker pretends to study and work hard in Study Hall. Top Right: Freshman are caught in action at noon. Right: These fresh- man enjoy their taco crunch din- ner. far Right: West Simmons care- fully decides on a book. 84 GRADES Eighth Graders Prepare For High School Jackie Barker Richard Barnes Terry Beane Michelle Beck Tara Botsch Kandi Brown Terry Brown Lisa Burgess Steven Burris Tom Champ James Cline Roy Craft Tommi Dawson Terri Fadler Samantha Ferguson Annette Ford Demetra Ford Terry Ford Jerry Fortner Cheryl Freed Rodney Freed Kevin Fuemmeler Kim Gaines Tim Glass Diane Griffin Dennis Harvey Lauren Hester Alvin Holloway Calvin Holloway Tyrome Holloway Brian Jennings Pam Kiger Harold Kirkpatrick Mike Kirkpatrick John Ladd Renee Marler Brenda Massey Gregg Mayberry Theresa Mekan Karl Moore Tommy Morlan Lori Murphy Tim Murphy Randy Orton Brad Quinn Cegal Reams Maria Rushing Sandra Simms Scott Stephens Jeff Stevens Tyla Stevens Brent Swiney Lisa Temples Melanie Thompson Elizabeth Tilmon Tim Traughber 86 Larry Williams Sidney Williams Todd Young Andy Turman Marcus Turner Tammy Vanhorn Greg Vincent Nancy Ward Pam Warren Cheryl Whitaker David Whitehead Not Pictured: Chris Armstrong. Johnny Brown. Charles Eubanks. Mellissa Fuem meler. Carla Harmon. David Jackson. David Powers. Dawn Weekly. Seventh Graders Take A Big Step Scott Anthony Donna Arrington Gretta Barnett Jimmy Beane Charles Beasley Patty Bechtold Jayme Beck Richie Berry Mark Blevins Rodger Brigman Dewayne Brown Phillip Brown Alan Busby Chuck Buttry Darrin Carter Terry Carter Melissa Clark Alan Collier Tim Cowart Shelia Dority James Drews Mike Ferguson Elizabeth Gouldman Richard Green Linda Hayes Lisa Hays Yolonda Holloway Lisa Kelley Teresa Kiger Tracy Link Sandy McKuin Michael Martin 87 Sheryl Martin Keith Mayberry Paula Mayberry Candi Mosbey Gary Murphy Brad Norman Linda Ogelvie Cindy Parkman Robin Phelan Keith Phillips Sonya Powell Karen Rainey Melloney Shaffer Gerri Ann Simmons Richard Smiley Mike Snelson Paula Teel Darla Vancil Pam Walker Tina Ward Kevin White Robyn White Natalie Whitehead Randy Williams Not Pictured: Bryan Bean. Roy Cobb. Brian Hayes. Diane Miller. Kelly Putnam. Right: Scholastic meet team. FRONT ROW: Charles Beas- ley III. 7th grade math: Richie Berry. 1st place 7th grade social studies: Brad Norman. 2nd place 7th grade science: Chuck Buttry. 7th grade language: Lizzie Tilmon. 8th grade science: Robin Phelan. 7th grade spelling. BACK ROW: Lori Purphy. 2nd place 8th grade language: Brent Swiney. 3rd place 8th grade spelling: Marcus Turner. 3rd place 8th grade social studies: Gregg Mayberry. 2nd place general achievement: Tommi Dawson. 8th grade math: Tyla Stevens, declamation: Paula Mayberry, alternate. 88 Junior High Track Teams Run A Good Race Top: 7th grade boys participating in the Stoddard County track meet. FRONT ROW: Richie Berry. 2nd place sack race; Jimmy Beane; Randy Williams. 3rd place 70 yard dash. 2nd place 80 yard relay. BACK ROW: Brad Norman. 2nd place 80 yard relay. 3rd place high jump. 2nd place triple jump; Roger Brigman. 2nd place 80 yard relay. 3rd place running board jump. 3rd place shot put: Mike Martin. 2nd place 80 yard relay. 3rd place 60 yard dash. 1st place standing broad jump. Middle Left: 7th grade girls participating in the Stoddard County track meet. FRONT ROW: Pam Walker. 2nd place 70 yard dash; Gerri Ann Simmons: Sheryl Martin: Kelly Putnam: Sandy McKuin: Donna Arrington. 2nd place sack race. BACK ROW: Sonya Powell. 3rd place running broad jump. 2nd place 80 yard relay; Sheila Dority. 2nd place 80 yard relay: Patty Bechtold. 3rd place shot put; Paula Mayberry. 2nd place 80 yard relay; Robin Phelan. 1st place 60 yard dash. 1st place standing broad jump. 2nd place 80 yard relay. Middle Right: 8th grade boys participating in the Stoddard County track meet. FRONT ROW: Terry Ford. 1st place running broad jump: Brent Swiney. 2nd place sack race; Calvin Holloway. 3rd place shot put: Greg Vincent. 2nd place triple jump; Mike Kirkpatrick. 3rd place 70 yard dash: Karl Moore. 1st place 60 yard dash. 2nd place high jump: Kevin Fuemmeler: Alvin Holloway. 2nd place 80 yard dash. 1st place standing broad jump. Bottom Left: Calvin Holloway placed 3rd in the shot put contest. Bottom Right: 8th grade girls participating in the Stoddard County track meet. FRONT ROW: Tara Botsch; Tyla Stevens; Lauren Hester. 2nd place 60 yard dash. I st place 80 yard relay. 2nd place standing broad jump: Cheryl Whitaker; Demetra Ford. 2nd place running broad jump. 3rd place 70 yard dash. 1st place 80 yard relay. BACK ROW: Melanie Thompson. 2nd place shot put; Lori Murphy; Michelle Beck: Kandi Brown; Lizzie Tilmon; Tommi Dawson. 3rd place 80 yard dash. I st place 80 yard relay. NOT PICTURED: Annetta Ford. I st place 80 yard relay. 89 Track And Scholastic Teams Score High Marks Top: Sherri Dority. 5th grader, crosses the finish line well ahead of the other contestants in the 50 yard dash to take the blue ribbon. Below. Brian Walker. 6th grader, proudly displays his 1st place ribbon for the high jump. Middle Right: FRONT ROW: Melanie Robertson. 2nd place 60 yard relay. 3rd place sack race: Lana Logan. 1st place potato race: Tracy Jennings: Sherri Dority. 1st place 50 yard dash. 1st place 60 yard dash. 2nd place 60 yard relay. MIDDLE ROW: Tracy Thacker. 2nd place 40 yard dash. 2nd place 60 yard relay. 2nd place running broad jump: Eric Zimmerman. 1st place sack race: Scott Berry. 3rd place triple jump: Holly Ford: Noelle Swafford. 3rd place standing broad jump: Trina Brown: Shane Quinn: Delois Smith. 2nd place shot put: 2nd place 60 yard relay. BACK ROW: Jeff Brown. 2nd place 60 yard relay: Tommy Hendley. 3rd place shot put: Timmy Temples. 2nd place 60 yard dash. 2nd place 60 yard relay: Kyle Turner. 3rd place running broad jump: Stacy Teel. 2nd place 60 yard relay. NOT PICTURED: Tim Baker. 3rd place 40 yard dash. 2nd place 60 yard relay. Bottom: FRONT ROW: Jeff Stone. 1st place potato race. 2nd place 60 yard relay: Danny Zimmerman: Jean Joplin: Misty Rodgers: Cathy White: Rhonda Abbott: Michelle Fortner. 1st place 40 yard dash: Pam Burnett. 2nd place 60 yard dash. BACK ROW: Danny Bridges. 2nd place 50 yard dash. 2nd place 60 yard relay: Donnie Thompson. 1st place shot put: Eddie Smith. 3rd place 60 yard dash. 2nd place 60 yard relay: Brian Walker. I st place high jump. 3rd place standing broad jump. 2nd place 60 yard relay: Pat Stephens: Wendi Ferguson: Cindy Cluck: Tari Thacker: Gene Teel. 2nd place running broad jump. 90 Left: Michelle Fortner. 6th grader, finishes first in the 40 yard dash. Middle Left: 6th grade scholastic meet team. FRONT ROW: Rhonda Abbott. 1st place declamation; Tammy White. 1st place spelling; Wendy Ferguson, alternate; Cindy Riddle, alternate; Lana Williams. 1st place language; Brian James. 1st place general achievement; Darrin Shipman, alternate. BACK ROW: Melissa Gaines, declamation: Tracy White, science; Tari Thacker, alternate; Adrian Rushing, alternate; Darren Boyle, social studies; Danny Bridges, alternate; Kenny Dean. math. Below: 4th grade scholastic meet team. FRONT ROW: Christy Fadler. 1st place spelling; Alicia Edmonds, alternate; Carrie Busby. 2nd place language: Sherry McClendon, math. BACK ROW: Sandy Reinbott. 1st place science; Cathy Cooper, alternate; Michelle Smithson, social studies; Sherri Barker, alternate; Kim Putnam, alternate. NOT PICTURED: David Smiley, alternate. Left: 5th grade scholastic meet team. FRONT ROW-. Eric Zimmerman, math; Monica Murphy, alternate; Lana Logan. 2nd place spelling; Melanie Robert- son. 3rd place science. BACK ROW: Noel Swafford. 2nd place social studies; Tracy Jennings, alternate; Scott Berry, alternate; Angela McGowan. 2nd place language. 91 Elementary Shows Spirit This year the elementary students were busy with many different activities. Several spirit days were held with stu- dents and teachers displaying school spirit by wearing hats, t-shirts or jeans on the designated days. Other activities included the Special Olympics, the 2nd grade Easter Bonnet contest and 6th grade band. Top: Winners in Ihe Easier bonnet contest display their prize winning entries. FRONT ROW: Christy Berry. Beckie Hobgood. Billy Clark. Bradley Barnett. Casey Phelan. BACK ROW: Donald Zoll. Jennifer Gregg. Chris Ellsworth. Bottom: Contestants in the Special Olympics performed on Friday. April 10 in Poplar Bluff. FRONT ROW: Paula Weekly. 4th and 5th place softball throw; Theresa Cobb. 2nd place softball throw. 2nd place long jump; Carla Glass. 3rd place 50 yard dash. 5th place softball throw; Randy Golden. 5th place 200 yard dash. 4th place softball throw; Lee Cobb. 2nd place 50 yard dash. 5th place long jump. BACK ROW: Tammy Massey. 1st place long jump. 3rd place softball throw; Jeff Franklin. 2nd place 200 yard dash. 4th place softball throw: Sherry Anderson. 1st place long jump. 2nd place 50 yard dash. 3rd place softball throw. Lefts Brian Janies. 6th grader, submitted a joke to the Hi-C Humor Line and won SIO for his efforts. Below. 6th grade band woodwind section. FRONT ROW: Cynthia Riddle. Lana Williams. Tracy White. Dennis McGowan. Tammy White. Nancy Hampton. Kathy White. BACK ROW: Pam Burnett. Melissa Gaines. Bobby Burch. Tari Thacker. Kim Dorris. Melissa Cooper. Left: 1st graders show school spirit on hat day. FRONT ROW: Angela Warren. Jeff Norton. Kevin McClendon. DeeDee Durham. BACK ROW: Chad Silliman. Robert Mathies. Clay Faries. Eric Becking. Above.- 6th grade band brass and percussion section. FRONT ROW: Bernie Bechtold. Kevin Brown. Darrin Shipman. Randy Kean. Jimmy Riley. Kerry Moore. Darren Boyle. BACK ROW: Donnie Thompson. Gene Teel. Keith Allen. Pat Stephens. Adrian Rushing. Kenny Dean. 93 B Team Wins First Left: A Team members of the Spelling Bee. Tammy White. Danny Bridges. Nancy Hampton. Pam Burnett. Tracy White. Darren Boyle and Brian James defeated Woodland, but lost in a 3rd round tie breaker to Bell City. Right: B Team members of the Spelling Bee. Shelli McGowan. Lana Logan. Noelle Swafford. Christy Fadler. Angela McGowan. Melanie Robertson. Wanda Holt and Tammy Kennedy defeated Woodland. Richland and Dexter to place first in the KDEX Stoddard County Spelling Bee. Sixth Graders Prepare For Junior High Rhonda Abbott Keith Allen Tim Barnes Tim Beck Bernie Bechtold Darren Boyle Danny Bridges Scott Brown Bobby Burch Pamela Burnett Vicky Cannady Cindy Cluck Melissa Cooper Clinton Costin Larinda Craft Kenny Dean 94 These students represented the sixth grade on hat day. SITTING: Larinda Craft. Wendy Ferguson. Melissa Cooper. STANDING: Adrian Rushing. Gene Teel. Brian Walker. Cindy Cluck. Kim Dorris Gwenelda Eads Wendy Ferguson Michelle Fortner Jeff Franklin Melissa Gaines Lisa Grubbs Nancy Hampton Larry Houart Arthur Hunt Brian James Kevin Jameson Jean Joplin Randy Kean Dennis McGowan Jerry Massey Connie Miller Kerry Moore Tammy Norton Shannon Orton Ladonna Parish Kenneth Reece Cynthia Riddle Jimmy Riley Misty Rodgers Adrian Rushing Darrin Shipman Eddie Smith Patricia Stephens Jeff Stone Gene Teel Tari Thacker Lori Thomas Donnie Thompson Brian Walker Cathy White Tammy White Tracy White Lana Williams Danny Zimmerman Not Pictured: Theresa Cobb. Charlotte Foster. Carl Har- mon. Lisa Jones. Richard Mead. 95 Fifth Graders Work Toward Higher Goals Tim Baker Bryan Bates Patricia Beasley Scott Berry Jeff Brown Irina Brown Joe Burch John Burch Kim Burnett Tina Caples Brad Carter Tracy Carter Martha Champ Billy Cobb Paula Cobb Craig Crow Sherri Dority Holly Ford Tina Foster Chris Freed Tina Fuston Shawn Giddings Todd Hamilton Tommy Hendley Wanda Holt Tracy Jennings Amy Kelley Tammy Kennedy Tina Kiger Lana Logan Kim McClendon Angela McGowan Shelli McGowan Tracy Mason Randy Massey Lisa Moore Dianna Morlan Monica Murphy Tammy Ogelvie Kathy Parkman Angela Parrish Eddie Powers Shane Quinn Theresa Richard Joe Robertson Melanie Robertson Jennifer Rushing Damon Smiley Jeff Smiley Delois Smith Doug Stinson Noelle Swafford Stacy Teel Tim Temples Tracy Thacker Terry Thornton % Kyle Turner Bradley Walker Jonathan Whitehead Tcheanina Winchester Eric Zimmerman Not Pictured: John Gaines Paula Weekly Fourth Graders Meet Scholastic Challenge Heidi Allen Sherry Anderson Carla Arington Sherri Barker Tracy Barnes Bradley Beaird Danny Briles Brian Burch Kelly Burch Carrie Busby Rhonda Cato Tammy Champ Betsy Cobb Donna Cobb Jeff Cobb Lee Cobb Cathy Cooper Josanna Daniels Scott Davis Terry Dawson Alicia Edmonds Brad Ellsworth Christy Fadler Richard Ferguson Niki Forkum Janet Fortner Dale Franklin Randy Golden Russell Grubbs Dawn Henson Lynda Hunt Todd Kean Travis Lambert Sherry McClendon Todd McGowan Jill Marler David Martin Traci Martin Kelly Mason Tammie Massey 97 Brian Merritt Rachel Miles Starla Minton Timmy Minton Angel Montgomery Melissa Murphy Phyllis Norton Louis Ogelvie Sheri Patrick Kim Putnam Celia Reams Cassandra Reinbott Dennis Riddle Shelly Simms David Smiley Christy Smith Michelle Smithson John Stephens Mark Thurston Eric Walker Peter Warren Sandy Warren Scotty White Darrell York Not Pictured: Tina Brown Cary Cobb Darren Fuemmeler Billy Moser Rhoda Weekly Third Graders See A New Way Of Life Cathie Allen Glennda Allen Leslie Baker Anthony Beane Tanya Boone Clinton Burch Steven Burch Mickey Burleson Lorrie Cowart Kirk Crow Stephanie Fadler David Ford Shannon Foster Frank Fuemmeler York Giddings Hiedi Goins Derrick Gouldman Matt Gregg James Hampton Matt Henson Allison James Dennis Kelley Brian Kennard Jerry Kiger 98 Shelly Wilson Matt Zimmerman Not Pictured: Shanna Gaines Dianne Jones Melinda Lovins Jason McGowan Richard Maclin Danny Mason David Mayberry Emmett Moore John Moore Crystal Mosbey Drew Norman Cynthia Palmer Della Rainey Danuel Reinbott Marcus Robertson Jonathan Simmons Michelle Smith Tina Smith Dax Sparks Ritchie Summers Sonya Swiney Zachary Tanner Gina Turman Laurie Watkins Helen Whitaker Darrin White Second Graders Face New Challenges Shawn Ammons Anita Anderson Stacey Anthony Coby Ayers Maria Baker Brad Barnett Christy Berry Misty Berry Jamey Brown Susan Buttry Tammy Cannady Bryan Carter Renae Cato Billy Clark Tony Cobb Andy Corzine 99 100 Tonya Cryts Toni Dawson Charles Dean Roger Dunn Chris Ellsworth Eddie Ferguson Billy Fite Charles Fortner Steven Freeman Kim Fuemmeler Carla Glass Chad Gordon Darrin Greene Jennifer Gregg Michelle Hayes Beckie Hobgood Beth Hughes Charles Jackson Marian Kelley Kim Kiger Kendra Lambert Chad McGowan Ryan Mason Michael Montgomer Ben Norton Rodney Owens Timmy Parkman Michelle Pattillo Melissa Peck Casey Phelan Bryon Phillips Natalie Quinn David Reynolds Steven Smith Wendi Smithson Gary Teel Melissa Thacker Sandra Thornton Amy Vincent Joey Vincent Right: Mrs. Dawson’s second graders get ready to go home. Far Right: Sec- ond graders participate in Hat Day. First Graders Learn Basics Kevin Acord Kimberly Beacham Eric Becking Angela Burch David Myers Jason Causey John Cobb Julie Cobb Dee Dee Durham Clay Faries Fred Golden Amy Gromer Lonnie Henson Becky Hurley Shane Mansker Robert Mathies John Martin Jonathan Mays Kevin McClendon Lacretia Merritt Michael Mills David Moore Jeff Norton Christy Palmer Michael Picard Michael Piedmont Sandy Putnam Chad Silliman Heather Tuttleton Kevin Vincent Bradley Walters Angela Warren Every year Kindergarten through Third grades Dress Up for Halloween. Not Pictured: Donald Harris Tina Harris Dee Dee James Carmen Jameson Julius Miles Lori Shipman Hollie Smith 101 Emily Allen Robin Beasley Cheryl Beck Brooke Becker Jennifer Becking Cory Blocker Stephen Bouldrey Rachel Boyle Laurie Christain Brad Crow Justin Davis Paula Dean Stephanie Decker Jeff Dorris Jeremy Fowler Brian Freed Shane Green Shawn Green Lamie Grubbs Nakia Haw Sammy Hayes David Haynes Kaceshus Hill Chris Hughes Kevin Hunt Joe James Angela Keating Vanessa Kennedy Christy Kirkman Becky Kirkwood Misty Lewis Donna Lindsey Jason Long Jeremy Lott Chris McCollough Todd Mason Melvin Massey Leslie Norman Bebe Perez Matthew Reinbott Chris Renfro Ramona Reynolds Sean Rutledge Shane Skidmore Robin Smith Jerry Tessier Mark Trout Shannon Vancil Kindergarten Starts The Long Climb Up Not Pictured: Alexa Collins. Chris Jordon. Kevin Mann. Travis Myers. Monica Orr. Kim Patrick. Michelle Stover. Tywanna Wade 102 Christmas Spirit In Elementary 103 An Ov rvitw Of Tfs Ye r You have just read the 1980-81 version of the Cotton Boll. The theme of this book is An Overview Of The Year. The setting is Bernie High School in a small town called Bernie in the southeast portion of Missouri. The time covered is a school year in the latter fourth of the Twen- tieth Century. We feel that a record of this past year is worth preserving. In this book, we have tried to capture the most memorable times of this year, those being many. We would like to think that everyone has made some special memories this year and that when everything is said and done, you will want to take a step back in time. All of us will reach a day when we will take our yearbooks from a box or off a dusty shelf and laugh when we remem- ber. The good ole days. This book was inspired by all of the students, teachers and other adults who are found pic- tured on its pages. It was written and photo- graphed by the publications class under the di- rection of the editor, Lisa Overby, and the advi- sor. Mrs. Judy Zoll. We would like to express our deepest appre- ciation to the following people for their assis- tance: Joe Craig Photography. Norman Swafford Photography, Hall Photography. Rickey Crabb. Daily American Republic. Dexter Statesman. Stoddard County News, The Post Tribune and Malden Press Merit. Cotton Boll Staff Vicki Dorris. Donna Elsworlh. Joni Fears. Terri Fortner. Stacy Foster. Manuela Frisch. Deanna Logan. Shelia Montgomery. Lisa Overby. Waynetta Rodgers. Cindy Walls.