Brandon High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Brandon, MS)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1974 volume:

a? THE BULLDOG BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL BRANDON. MISSISSIPPI CELEBRATE LIFE! Look to this day! For it is life, the very life of life. In its brief course lie all the varieties and realities of your existence! The bliss ofgrowth . . . The glory of action . . . The splendor of beauty . . . For yesterday is already a dream, and tomorrow is only a vision; But today, well lived, makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope. Sanskrit 6 7 10 14 15 Yes, look to this day. . . these hours, these minutes, these seconds. . . fleeting bittersweet precious. Look back and recall with pleasure the yesterdays represented on the pages of this book. CELEBRATE UFE! Remember fhe People Of all the myriad experiences of our days, our moments with people affect us most. Our parents have contributed substantially to what we have made of our lives; but as students, most of our waking hours have been spent in close association with teachers and classmates. Each person who has touched our lives - however briefly - has contributed in his own unique way to the pattern of our existence. Turn the pages and remember the people of BHS. 17 Conscientious administrators are The Administration often taken for granted; an orderly school system under their supervision is an expected eventuality. Such a system, however, does not just sud- denly materialize out of nowhere. It must be planned and willed by trained leaders. Our school has such leaders in MR. W. H. HADDOCK, Attendance Center Principal (Right), and MR. T. W. HASKINS, High School Prin- cipal (Bottom). We recognize and appreciate their dedication to our welfare. 18 We would like to recog- nize the County Board of Education, men who are charged with the consid- erable responsibility of supervising the schools of Rankin County. Seen above at a group meet- ing, they are (Clock- wise) Billy Bridges, Mel Smith, E. L. Perritt (County Superintendent), Larry Miller, Gary Butler, Charles Emmons, Robert Sorey. A staccato beat of hurrying foot- steps ... a cheerful voice answering an ever-ringing tele- phone ... a busy tapping of a typewriter’s keys: follow these sounds to the office of MRS. NELL MASHBURN (Below). our efficient secretary. Without her services our school routine would flounder. ”If I didn't pass English II, can I take English III?” Can I drop biology? Why can't girls take auto mechanics? These and countless other questions face MRS. SYLVIA DELANEY, coun- selor, daily. We appreciate her advice and assistance. 19 The Faculty Whether the day be hectic or monotonous, teachers at BHS usually maintain their com- posure , at least outwardly. Their pictures demonstrate a generally cheerful outlook in the face of numerous complexities. Mrs. Beard (1) patiently attempts to explain to Mr. Williams' ag boys what girls expect of them on a date. Behind her barricade of books, Mrs. Benton amuses two of her annual staff members as they sort pictures to use on the pages of the BULLDOG. Just across the hall, Mrs. Bryant (3) explains the deep mysteries of assets and liabilities to her bookkeeping class. With a tolerant smile, Mrs. Bivins (4) listens to an answer which obviously falls short of expectations. Coach Britt (5) is caught in a rare moment of relax- ation just before taking his boys' team to the Coliseum. 20 Page 10 (Top to Bottom) MRS. MARY BEARD Homemaking I, II, III MRS. LOUISE BENTON English II; An; Annual Sponsor MRS. KAREN BIVINS English II; Speech; Forensics DAVID BRITT American History; Basketball; Girls’ Track MRS. MILDRED BRYANT Typing; Accounting; Shorthand Page 21 (Top to Bottom) MRS. EVELYN COUCH Algebra I, II; Advanced Math HOUSTON EALY Auto Mechanics MRS. MERLE EAST Librarian ANDY JOHNS Health; English II; Assistant Football Coach MRS. MINADA JOHNSTON Marketing, DECA Sponsor Mrs. Couch knows the importance of maintaining a good sense of humor, as this snapshot illustrates. Her thermos of coffee is never far away. Below, Mrs. East looks over some book lists as she keeps a study hall. But don't let that look of concentration fool you, she's also keeping a CLOSE watch! 21 Dedication . . . that's the name of the teaching game, and Brandon is gifted with an abundance of it. Realizing both the short and long range effect of a good education, the B. H. S. faculty strives to instill in each student the confidence of KNOWING . . . Mrs. Mashburn was apparently pursuing her favorite sport - mixing pun with learning - when our photographer snapped this picture (1). Meanwhile, Mrs. Lindsey was leading her stimulating class discussion on current events (2). Mrs. Ratcliff listened to some Latin recita- tion (3), while Mr. Perkins flashed his best Clark Gable for one of his geometry classes (4). 22 Page 22 (Top to Bottom) MRS. FRANCES LINDSEY Government; Economics; American History MRS. HAZEL MASHBURN English IV; Spanish I. II JACK McALPIN Driver’s Education; Mississippi Government; Football WAYNE PERKINS Geometry; General Math I, II MRS. FRANCES RATCLIFF English III; Latin I, II; Beta Sponsor Page 23 (Top to Bottom) LESLIE STEVERSON World History; Assistant Football Coach EMMETT WILLIAMS Vocational Agriculture I, II, III; FFA Spon- sor VAN R. WORLEY General Science; Chemistry; Biology Mr. Worley (4) took time off from his busy schedule to pose for a quick snapshot, as did Coach Steverson (5), but our ever-sneaky photographer caught Mr. Williams unaware (6). In art class Steve Ains- worth put the finishing touches on a store win- dow decoration for the Chamber of Commerce Christmas contest. Before the homecoming game the Bivins Buncn put their sentiments on their door. Ice cream played a big part in the daily menu for Robert Layton and Steve Crum- bley, and our efficient dietician Mrs. Ottris Holmes dispensed it with her usual friendly smile. We appreciate ner con- siderable talents in plan- ning nutritious meals at a reasonable price despite the ever- increasing cost of food. 24 The Classes What was it like - 1974? Around us and penetrating our consciousness were serious world problems: Watergate hearings, the Arab oil embargo and its resulting gas shortage, high food prices, and the Hearst kidnapping. Streaking was the current college fad (we even knew a few participants). But within the confines of BHS, it was business as usual. We plugged along each day from 8 to 2:30, enduring classes and waiting anxiously for lunch and breaks. Some of us actually studied, espe- cially at exam time. Mark Hopkins found a quiet spot on the back stairs. Paula Cook and Lynn Anderson exchanged ideas over a math lab desl . Lunch time released a few inhibitions. Edward McNeil demon- strated the old straw-in-the-mouth caper, while serious diners Alice McNeal and Minnie Anderson attacked the Monday lunchroom fare - burgers 'n beans. These photographs will help the seniors remember the way they were. (1) Gee, Miss Polk, that wasn't me that hit that sour note. (2) Mrs. Ratcliff, after Latin I will I be able to translate JULIUS CAE- SAR? (3) Only 999 pages to go! (4) I bet I’ll be famous after this performance. (5) Mark, Steve, and Rusty are finally learning to write their names. (6) I'm going to learn how to be beautiful in Home Ec. 26 The Class of '74 This is not the end It is not even the beginning Of the end It is rather the end of the beginning. Winston Churchill Will we recall the carefree days of high school life or the good times of shared laughter that came from the togetherness of our class? Around the comer of the unknown days of tomorrow lie our futures. Most of us will take advantage of the knowledge and experience we have obtained from BHS. We can't depend on the memories of our past days to lead us through our futures, but we can depend on them to make us nappy. It is now in our hands which direction we will take. Will we further our education? Will we continue upward on the ladder of life? It is up to each of us. Hopefully these snapshots will spark a fond remembrance. (1) If only the Air Force knew what they were getting! (2) Head Coach Jordan . . . well . . . maybe assistant . . . ? (3) The sixth-period hall streakers take a break. (4) Carla is moonlighting in the Christmas card business. (5) Wow! Who's that chick? 27 (1) Come on, baby, extin- guish my flame. (2) Say, fellas, guess what I heard? (3) The senior class favorites, Brenda Taylor, Steve Spen- gler, Joy Jennings, Susan Strickland, David Kersh, and Bynn Webb, invite the whole group to dine with them at their cookout beside the Dan Martins' pool. Steve displays the fine art of eating steak with a plastic fork. The rest of the group display frowns. The Dog’s had just lost the Homecoming game to Florence, and even the Booster Club steaks couldn’t cheer them up. 28 The senior class officers were Joel Winsley (Sec.). Mike Nash (Pres.), and Joy Jennings (Vice-Pres.). The girls seem to have Mike treed. No doubt they were all seized with a sudden attack of spring fever. 29 The athletic banquet was a high point for many of our seniors (or those about to be). Some others nad different interests. (1) Susan seemed to be enjoying herself - and the banquet wasn't bad, either. (2) If Suzanne looks tired, it's only because it's the sixth time the band has played Mr. Touchdown. (3) Watch it, Sue. That costume does not conform to the BHS dress code. (4) Deena didn’t know it, but Schley had just lost his barbecued chicken leg. Deena was a summer graduate. a rm o4 4 30 (1) What could Lynn and Carolyn have been plotting outside Mr. Worley’s door so early in the morning? A bomb, maybe? (2) What's wrong, Glo- ria? Didja forget the mustard? (3) Rusty must have lost the Q.F.A.D. spin. (4) Hey, Chip, you could have eaten hamburger instead of fingers. It was Monday, you know. (5) The lunch- room fare affects some people one way and some people another. (6) What's wrong, Keith? Did Joel get more chicken than you? Eat your rolls and hush! (7) Hey, Suzanne, that Pelanatchie quarter- back's kinda cute.” STEPHEN BERLE AINSWORTH OSWALD GRAY BARNES WILLIE EUGENE BEARD KATHLEEN BROCK LANE GREENE BUSICK, III OUIDA FAYE CARLISLE JOYCE LORETTA CARTER SHARMA RENE CHILDS BILLY KEITH CLARK DEBBIE RENEE DOTSON PATRICA LYNN DUDLEY MARY ELLEN EAST DIANA MARIE FARQUHAR MELANIE LYNN FEALKO DONALD JEROME GAINES 33 KARL KEITH GATES RONALD DAVID HILL GLORIA JEAN HINES SHERRY LYNN HINSON JAMES OTIS HUGHES JACK RUSTIN JACKSON MARY JOY JENNINGS NATHAN MARK JOHNSON PATRICIA ANN JOHNSON JIMMY CHARLES JORDAN DAVID CORLEY KERSH MELINDA SUE LAMB PAMELA SUE LINDSEY ELIZABETH TODD LONG DENISE STEVENSON MARTIN 35 TERRELL MILES McDANIEL RONALD D. MITCHELL JOSEPH WAYNE MOORE STEVEN ANTHONY MYRICK GREGORY LAMPTON NAIL MICHEAL DALE NASH JOHNNIE SUE NEW JOHN DAVID ORCUTT JAMES RUSSELL PONDER, JR. LAWANA QUA YE PORTER MARGARET SUZANNE PRINCE KEITH ERICE RANSOM ROBERT RAYMOND RESTER, JR. STEVEN PATRICK ROSS BRENDA RUFFIN 37 BECKY LYNN RUSSELL DAVID WAYNE SLADE CAROLYN DELL SLATER CATHLENE CAROL SMITH WILLIAM STEPHEN SPENGLER THOMAS EARL STONE SUSAN KAY STRICKLAND BOBBIE JEAN TAYLOR BRENDA RUTH TAYLOR GLORIA JOYCE TAYLOR JENNIE REE TAYLOR SHIRLEY MARIE TAYLOR CLINTON HENRY THAMES, JR. PEGGY DIANNE THAMES OLIN CARSON THOMAS 39 HENRY THOMAS TORRENCL. JACK BARRY TORRENCE BETTY LYNN WEBB Carla, Star Student, presents Mrs. Mashburn with the Star Teacher Award. JAMES EDWARD WILLIAMSON, JR. JOEL ANIECE WINSLEY CARLA MERLENE WYCKOFF Ronnie is watching MOVES other than those on the field.,(Right, Dusty?) 41 All year, seniors were everywhere, participating and communicating. Bandswoman Rene (1) was the kind of musician whose departure just about makes a band director break down and cry. Santa Suzanne (2) had a ball (o-o-h!) when it came time to hurl the baby footballs into the stands. That gal should have tried out for the base- ball team. Ronny (3), dehydrated from a session in the outfield, waited his turn at Mrs. Sheppard's refreshment stand. Even Keith (4) looked like he could use some Gator Aid after tangling with the hustling faculty at the FCA game. It wasn't easy, but Joy (5) demonstrated the ladylike procedure for eating baroecued chicken while wearing one's daintiest evening dress. David (6) conferred with his coach on how to handle a, crew of bothersome Bearcats in the bottom of the sixth with a close score. Susan (7) was one of the Bulldogs' staunchest supporters. Karey was obviously flat- tered by the lady’s words of praise. Could he actually be blushing? Expressions - happy, sad, solemn, or blank. Senior faces ran the gamut. Graduation exercises (1) and (5) brought out a mixture of all the emotions, and one of the most interesting was on Steve Ross's face when he tangled himself in the extension cord. Unaccus- tomed as she was to blowing bubbles, Patricia (2) reflected amused frustration at being photographed in the process of taming a wad of gum. Melanie hid her expression (3) as she performed her Halloween dance. Joel’s back (4) expressed little, but you can be sure her face was alive with BHS spirit. We want to include Joe Berry Nash, (6) a summer graduate, on our senior pages. Joe was in chorus for four years, and went to state chorus each year. He was a four-year FFA member and was in Forensics his senior year. 43 Hall of Fame Mike is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Horace D. Nash of Florence. An avid sportsman, Mike played football for four years. The starting center his senior year, he was elected one of the Tri-Captains by his team- mates. He was also on the baseball team for three years. Active in the Fellowship of Christian Ath- letes , he was secretary his senior year. An outstanding Beta Club member for four years, Mike was this year's president and graduated with honors and Beta Distinction. President of his class for the past two years, he was named this year to Who's Who Among American High School Students. He was also on the Drug Abuse Council. In his junior year Mike represented Brandon at Boys’ State and was elected Friendliest Boy by the student body. This year he was chosen Friendliest and Most Courteous Bov. At graduation he received the Activ- ities Award and trie Jaycee-Jaycette Scholarship to the college of his choice. Mike is a member of the First Baptist Church of Brandon. Susan's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Louis G. Strick- land. Her father is a former football coach of BHS, and Susan began her interest in sports early. Having played basketball in junior high, she continued her career through high school. Her senior year she made the all-tournament team of the Brandon Invitational and was named to the District VI A All-Star Team. At the athletic banquet this year she received the Free-Throw Award. She also ran track for two years. A four-year member of the Beta Club, she graduated with honors and Beta Distinction and was salutato- rian. This year she was named to membership in the Society of Outstanding American High School Stu- dents and was listed among the Outstanding Teenag- ers of America. She was elected Favorite and Beauty by her senior classmates and was chosen Most Cour- teous Girl by the student body. A member of the Skyway Hills Church of Christ, Susan is active in their youth group. She will attend the University of Mississippi on a University Scholarship. SUSAN STRICKLAND MARY ELLEN EAST PATRICIA DUDLEY Patricia is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Dudley. She main- tained such high scholastic averages that she was named most intelli- gent in her class from the sixth through the twelfth grades and was this year's valedictorian. A four-year Beta Club member, she was secre- tary her senior year and graduated with honors and Beta Distinction. She was also named Outstanding Teenager of America and a member of the Society of Outstanding American High School Students. She served on the BiRacial Committee for two years and on the Drug Abuse Council for one. A clarinetist in the band for four years, she rated well in clinic ensemble competition. At graduation Patricia received the Mathematics, Homemaking, and Bausch and Lomb Science Awards. In preparation for a planned career in medicine, she has been employed at the Riverside Hospital. She will major in medicine at the University of Mississippi, where she received an academic scholarship. Patricia is a member of the First Baptist Church of Brandon. Mary Ellen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert D. East, has main- tained high scholastic averages, both in the private and the public school systems. At BHS she was a two-year Beta Club member and was named a National Merit Finalist. She received the Outstanding Teenager of America award and was named to the Society of Out- standing American High School Students and to Who's Who Among American High School Students. She served on the Drug Abuse Coun- cil. Mary Ellen has made music her predominant interest. A band mem- ber for two years, she was vice-president this year and was selected alternate bassoonist in the 1974 Lions All-State Band. An accom- plished pianist, she played in the Jazz Lab Band and was pianist for the First Baptist Church of Brandon, where she is an active member. She also sang with The Kindred Spirit, a church youth ensemble. She graduated with honors and Beta Distinction and received the Typ- ing, the National Guild of Piano Teachers, and the John Philip Sousa Band Awards. She will major in music at Belhaven College, where she received two scholarships. 45 Junior Class officers (4) were Lannie Townsend, pres- ident; Brandi Ramsdell, secretary; and Edward Anderson, vice-president. (1) Marlon believes in starting the day with a smile. (2) Cindy was caught in a moment of deep concentra- tion. (3) Diana? She hates it. But she uses it. Twice a day. 46 Soren Kierkegaard The Class of 75 As pathways led us through the happy days of our jun- ior year, BHS became more imponant in our lives. The role it played was essential and meaningful. We were offered new experiences, greater opportunities, and a better education. Did we do our best? Perhaps not always, but as we look back. we are better able to understand our experiences. We have learned that it is never enough just to be alive; we must live each day and grow. Though growth sometimes involved pain, the pleasure of shared experiences made ever- ything worth while. (1) I always wanted my picture on the cover of the Rolling Stones, but I guess page 47 of the annual will do. (2) Can you tell whicn one likes to have his picture taken? (3) Did Earnest find something besides cinnamon in his roll? (4) New, Mitch, you know dessert always gives you indigestion. Better let me have it. (5) Edward explains the difficult Oriental art of making paper airplanes to the Bi-Racial Com- mittee . 47 (1) Steve is fascinated with the phantom hand in the money bowl. (2) At one of the home- coming game's halftime gab sessions, Kathy and Brenda discuss a sneak play; and by the look on their faces, it should work. (3) The junior favorites, Bill Corley, Dusty Foreman, Brandi Ramsdell, and Schley Purvis, spent a delightful morning playing in the treehouse at the home of Senator and Mrs. Dan Martin. 48 (1) I wonder if Luther knew about this; come to think of it, I didn't, either. (2) Glenda tries to inform Brenda that sleepwalking is done at night. (3) Ours is a strange and wonderful relationship. (4) I know it’s not polite to stare, but she's pretty, Buddy. (5) Gary seems to be occupied by some- thing more interesting than a steak. 49 ♦ - Laughter makes the heart happy. Studying the Constitution makes us feel patriotic.'' Pep rallies make me smile. Glenda, if you take that picture I'll wring your neck Diana Adcock Lynn Anderson Brenda Bankston Pat Bishop Carolyn Brown Christine Burnham Sidney Burnham Curtis Carter Tim Channell Kathy Cockerham Paula Cook Bill Corley Gary Cowan Myrtis Dorsey April Ferguson Jackie Finch Dusty Foreman Theresa Garver Steve Hall Laura Hammons Cindy Hayward Tony Holeman Thelma Hunt Marlon Hunter Kathy Jackson David Johnson Thelma Jones Brenda Langley Sherry Langley Deena Lee Libby Martin Edward McNeil Ricky Meadows Roger Merchant Ronald Miller John Moak Debbie Mullins Danny Norton Terry Owens Jerry Pesce The misery of having a broken leg My ribbon's dirty! ” 51 Glenda Powell Patricia Proctor Schley Purvis Brandi Ramsdell Kay Ready Bill Riddle Nancy Robinson Betsy Ross Annie Taylor Devonia Taylor Rose Taylor Sherril Thompson Lannie Townsend Elaine Tullos Henry Walters William Ward Sherry Webb Wanda Westbrook Brenda Whitehead Bobbette Wilson Diana Wylie NOT PICTURED: Jacqueline Adams Earnest Anderson Edward Anderson David Craddock Steve Crumbley Wilma Davis Kerry Dunaway Mark Hopkins Joyce Jones Rebecca Jane McPherson Herman Miller Sherry Quinn Jerry Spann Robert Wash Bruce Williams Mac Williams The Halloween talent show tonight - Hollywood tomorrow. Sometimes these games can be a real headache.” i A picture is worth a thousand words, we’ve heard. How about these? (1) We must be losing. (2) ”Joe Cool” (3) English workbooks! Ugh!! (4) Barrineau's technique fools every- body. He's not studying; he's asleep. (5) M-m-m-good! (6) Skip the ceremony. We do; We do! (7) Angela's got a tiger in her purse?!! 54 He has achieved who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much. Anonymous The Class of '76 We are filled with the dreams of the future and the golden memories of the past. The days of our past were real - some were filled with the good things of life, some with the bad. As we continue our journey through the future days at BHS, we hope that we will live them well, that we will learn much, and that we will laugh often. There is some- thing about being a student. You are restless and searching, always for something, be what it may. Maybe it is that we are searching for the beginning of our lives. If it hasn't been found, may we find it at BHS. Thoughts and activities of our group in search are recorded in the candids on this page. (1) All I need is just one chance, Coach. (2) A taste of their own cooking will wipe those smiles off. (3) Actually it’s my new Free Spirit girdle, but don’t tell her.” (4) Who is Debbie getting fresh with this time? (5) One more and they will probably break. 55 The sophomore favorites (Clockwise) Vicki White, David Ray Walton, Jan Turner, and Eric Donahoe lounge in the beautiful surroundings of the pool as they perch on the slide. Urged on by his fellow students, Eric attempts to sink the ball in the swift-floating basket. His attempt failed, but he won the game anyway. For their picture, the soph- omore officers, Debbie Raines (Vice-Pres.), Mic- helle Morgan (Sec.), and Jan Turner (Pres.), found a quiet spot in front of a giant camellia bush on the front campus. They seem to have adopted the current slogan Have a good day today and pass it on! Rus- sell is giving the team vocal support in the Forest Hill run-through. Note the determined set of the eyes and the vicious snarl. When it comes to operating complicated machinery, James knows his business. This is a scene from the muscle factory in the old gym. 58 James Adams James Adcock Rochelle Anear Eddie Anderson Minnie Anderson Carl Azcuy Joe Barnes Buddy Barnette Mike Barrineau Mary Ann Bethay Joe Lee Britton Barbara Brown Patricia Brown Shirley Brown Jennifer Bruce Ingrid Burnham Joel Burnham Fon Campbell Earnest Carter Stevie Carter Sherry Chandler Alton Childs Bobby Clark David Clark 2 + 2 = 5??? Try one more time, Vicki. Cunis Clayton Brenda Coleman Mike Cook Joey Crumbley Danny Davis Earnest Davis Jo Lynne Davis Joyce Ann Davis Ken Dickerson David Dickson Eric Donahoe Pierce Dotherow Tom Dunaway John Earles Manha Ann East Joe Ellingburg David Entrekin Jane Ferraro Arthur Fletcher Carolyn Fulton Debbie Fulton V. L. Gray Willie Mae Greene Mark Griffith Life is SO exciting! 59 Gwendolyn Harvey Victor Harvey Walter Harvey Connie Hinson Pam Hodges Vic Holland Sherrye Holyfield Roger Ivy Kimi Jamison Kathy Jennings Henry Johnson Sharon Johnson Charles Jones David Jones Gwendolyn Jones Jimmy Jones Margie Jordan Karen Kaiser Gwen Kelly Cliff Kemp Terry King Victor Knight Joel Layton Robert Layton Virginia Lewis Angela Lloyd Mark Mascnoff Jan Matthews Brenda Mayers Linda Mayers Gwendolyn McAfee Morgan McClellan Arthur McConnell Richard McCrory Ricky McCrory Paulette McIntyre Earnest McLaurin Alice McNeal Irma McNeal John Melvin Sarah Melvin Michelle Morgan Joe Morrow John Morrow Vicky Morrow Russell Moss Karey Mullins Denise Murray V % Breaks give the mind a rest. Should I?? Wouldn't I like to?” 61 Confucius say - Hunger make child foolish Maybe tomorrow will be a better day Rose, that will teach you not to eat your own cooking Sandra Myers Barbara Neal Randy Owens Stacy Paderewski Steve Page Jeanie Palmer Kim Parks Patti Parsons Ronnie Porter Ruby Linda Proctor Debbie Raines Diane Reed David Renfroe Charlotte Rogers Karen Rowell Mitchell Rucker Nathaniel Russell James Scott Danny Sharak Nora Sims Mike Sirmon Ann Smallwood Charles Smith Donnie Smith Timmy Smith Jacqueline Spann Cindy Stevenson Cathy Still Cathy Sullivan Lynn Sweet Betty Taylor Brenda Taylor Jerry Taylor Jimmy Taylor Darsel Tebo NOT PICTURED: Alice Bragg Roger Brock Joyce Brown Jerry Burkes Gregory Carter Ricky Carter Danny Collier Horace Benny Davis Cecil Delaughter William Dudley Charles Evans James Earl Harvey Charles Johnson Irene Johnson Elmer Jones Lariy Jones Alvin Lee Marvin Mangum Robert McNair James Melvin Carolyn Myers Donald Myers Vaddie Myers Eddie Nelson George Paderewski Eddie Palmer Ricky Pearson Sue Pennington Tom Preston Charles Proctor Odell Proctor Eddie Smith Martha Smith Steve Smith Dennis Spann Josie Spann Levon Spann Evon Stapleton Irene Steele Willie Taylor Annie Thurmon Laura Ann Viar Johnny Williamson Ken Templeton Cindy Traugott Jan Turner Brenda Vinson Joseph Waites Lucy Waites Pam Walker Cynthia Walters David Walton Earnest Walton Jessie Ward James Washington Tanya Welch John Wess Clara Wilson Elizabeth Ann Wilson Janet Wheeler Vicki White Deborah Whitehead Darla Whitley Dorothy Williams Ross Williams Grant Wyckoff Tony Wynn 63 Remember the Features! Senator and Mrs. Dan Martin's colonial brick home on Bentonwood Drive was the impressive setting for our feature section. We drove there in our new little baby bus, with Mike Nash posing as chauffeur, and there was some speculation as to whether or not we would reach our destination. The spacious grounds and interior, including swimming pool, tennis courts, and antique furnishings, provided attractive and varied backgrounds which kept everybody fascinated. The draped round bed in the master bed- room was the continual center of interest. Mrs. Martin's hospitality was great, and between formal photographs many of us were caught in the act of being ourselves. Dignity crumbled, especially among the intellectuals! 64 in Martin oom Ronny Hill Joy Jennings Mr. and Miss Brandon High School Ronny is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hill. Having spent most of nis school years in Brandon, Ronny began his sports career in the local farm clubs and advanced to varsity status in football, bas- ketball, and baseball, letter- ing in each sport. In his soph- omore year he received All- Conference Honorable Men- tion in baseball, and this year he was named Best Defensive Player on the team. Ronny is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and DECA, and this year was named to Who's Wno Among Outstand- ing High School Students. He was sophomore Favorite and was elected Handsome in his sophomore, junior, and senior years. He is a member of the First Baptist Church, Brandon. Joy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jennings. Her musical interests occupy a large part of her time. A band member since junior-high days, she was majorette with the marching unit for two years and was on the rifle team for one year. Also a pianist, Joy has accompanied various groups at the First Bap- tist Church, where she is an active member. A four-year Beta Club mem- ber, Joy was twice vice-presi- dent and graduated with hon- ors and Beta distinction. She was vice-president of her sophomore and senior classes and has been a Class Favorite for three years. She was Class Beauty in her sophomore and junior years. A senior football cheerleader, she was elected Homecoming Queen by the football team. Co-Chairman for the March of Dimes in 1973 and Chairman in 1974, she also served on the Drug Abuse Council. 67 Beneath the cut-glass chandelier VICKI WHITE and JACK TORRENCE, Neatest, posed on the curved wooden staircase leading to the upstairs rooms. SUZANNE PRINCE and BILL CORLEY, Most Popular, found a quiet spot at the entrance of the spacious colonial home where they relaxed by one of the lovely white columns. MIKE NASH and SUSAN STRICKLAND, Most Courteous, enjoyed a Coke break in the kitchen, while MIKE SIRMON and IOEL WINSLEY, Most Dependable, were in the den exploring the vast mysteries of the antique desk. Outside under the big oak tree, it was fun-and- games time for TERRELL McDANIEL and SHERRY CHAN- DLER, Wittiest. The strain on the small swing was terrific. Among his considerable talents, TER- RELL lists contortionist. On the tennis court SUZANNE PRINCE and KEITH RANSOM, Most Athletic, had a swinging time displaying their serv- ing ability. BETSY ROSS, junior Intelligent, (average 98), couldn't wait until she got home, so she decided to read her bedtime story on the luxurious round bed (Lower Left). The senior Intelligent, PATRICIA DUDLEY (average 99.17), couldn't concentrate on her book. Her eyes strayed to other classmates around her (Top). MICHELLE MORGAN and MIKE NASH, Friendliest, spent the afternoon playing oldies but goodies on the Victrola. JAN MATTHEWS, sophomore Intel- ligent (average 95.8), laid aside her book of poetry and spent a quiet moment listening to a radio (Below Right). 70 SUSAN STRICKLAND TIMMY THAMES Beautiful and Handsome Class of 1974 SUZANNE PRINCE RONNY HILL CHIP BUSICK CATHI SMITH Class of '75 LANNIE TOWNSEND BRANDI RAMSDELL BILL CORLEY KATHY COCKERHAM MYRTIS DORSEY Class of '76 KATHY JENNINGS VICKI WHITE DEBBIE RAINES KAREY MULLINS STEVE PAGE GREG CARTER 74 Remember the Activities It is said that youth is a time of discovery, a time for getting to know ourselves, for deciding where we’re going. Through varied experiences we seek to leam our interests and our capabilities and to express ourselves accordingly. Our year at BHS may not have shown us our destiny, but we expressed ourselves through our activities, and many of us discovered hidden talents. Above all, we discovered each other. Whether we were selling annuals, entertaining, ''marrying” our steady at the Halloween carnival, or just clapping hands at a pep rally, we were learning to relate to each other. We shall remember the people long after the activities are forgotten. 75 The Future Farmers of America is an organization for young men which seeks to teach its members useful information and practical skills which will be helpful even if they never become farmers. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Emmett Williams, the boys in the BHS chapter utilized these skills in various projects and participated in a number of annual activities, including the State Fair, the Dixie National, and the group’s convention. Cans of Aggies’ Mixed Nuts became their constant companions for a period during the year, when they sold them to finance their activities. In June their judging team (David Clark, Terry Owens, and Timmy Smith) won third place out of 200 entries in the State Dairy Judging Contest, and later some of the group members went with Mr. Williams to summer camp at the state park in Grenada. Members of the group are pictured above. ROW 1: Ronnie Porter, Henry Torrence, John Morrow, David Clark, Ricky McCrory, Terry Owens, Earnest Carter, David Walton, John Melvin, Jimmy Jones, Fon Campbell, James Scott, James Adams, Daniel Sharak, Vic Holland; ROW 2: Henry Walters, Cecil Delaughter, John Orcutt, Joe Morrow, Wal- ter Harvey, Eddie Nelson, David Jones, Joel Layton, Ear- nest Davis, Danny Davis, Joe Tucker, Eddie Anderson, Jerry Burks; ROW 3: Gene Beard, Donald Gaines, Tony Holeman, Jimmy Williamson, Bynn Webb, Robert Wash, Herman Miller, Nathaniel Russell, Ricky Carter, Mitchell Rucker, Marlon Hunter, Timmy Smith, Ken Dickerson, Joe Ellingburg, Vic Knight; ROW 4: Richard McCrory, Rusty Jackson, Joe Nash, Billy Clark. Bill Corley, Bill Riddle, Keith Gates, Jimmy Jordan, Olin Thomas, David Renfroe, Victor Harvey, Jimmy Taylor, James Harvey, Karey Mul- lins, Ronnie Mitchell; NOT PICTURED: Earnest Anderson, Edward Anderson, Jerry Spann, Randy Owens, Jimmy Pon- der, Greg Carter, Bobby Clark, Charles Johnson, Sheldon Webb, Johnny Williamson. The FFA and FCA The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, now almost seven years old on our campus, accepts member- ship from any young man engaged in athletics. Its aim is to emphasize the spiritual correlation between the game of life and the game of sports. One of the group’s most interesting and entertain- ing projects again this year was the hilarious bas- ketball game between the male faculty and the FCA members, the proceeds going to benefit the projects of the FCA. The game was won handily by the faculty, even after the varsity came in to play the last quarter. Top scorer for the faculty was ''Peerless” Perkins, shown on the opposite page fearsomely guarding FCA president Keith Ransom. The form of some of the other faculty members, slightly out of practice, was somewhat less than faultless. The referee was, as usual, unpopular, and Henry Johnson felt the ire of some of the FCA bench. Members of the group, shown below, were ROW 1: Roger Ivy, Ronnie Porter, Steve Page, Cliff Kemp, James Scott, Edward McNeil, Schley Pur- vis, Joe Ellingburg, David Walton, Fon Camp- bell, Roger Merchant, Ronny Hill, Vic Knight, Coach Steverson; ROW 2: Steve Ross, Gary Cowan, Tony Holeman, Jerry Pesce, Bill Corley, Lannie Townsend, David Kersh (Treasurer), Bynn Webb (Vice-President), David Entrekin, Timmy Thames, Chip Busick, Coach Johns; ROW 3; Joe Barnes, Russell Moss, Joel Burnham, Keith Ran- som (President), Nathaniel Russell, Victor Har- vey, Jimmy Taylor, Steve Hall, Mike Nash (Sec- retary) , Olin Thomas (Communications Director), Coach McAlpin. 77 The DEC A CLUB (Distributive Education Clubs of America), one of our new organizations, is made up of members of our newest course, marketing. Shown here are ROW 1: James Adcock, Steve Smith, Mrs. Minada Johnston (Sponsor), Ronny Hill, Brenda Bankston; ROW 2: Wanda Westbrook, Jimmy Ponder, Becky Russell, Lynn Anderson, Diana Adcock; ROW 3; Steve Spengler (Vice-Pres.), Billy Clark, Devonia Taylor, Mark Grif- fith, Jack Torrence (Pres.), Thomas Stone. NOT PIC- TURED: Cathi Smith, Henry Torrence, Ronnie Mitc- hell, Chip Busick. Some DECA members (Above) attended the group’s annual convention at Hinds Junior College. 78 When there were problems among the students at BHS the BI- RACIAL COMMITTEE met with Mr. Haskins to see that these problems were solved. ROW 1: Edward McNeil, Roger Ivy, Melinda Lamb; ROW 2: Patricia Proctor; ROW 3: Dusty Fore- man, James Washington, Jackie Finch; ROW 4: Joel Winsley, Gwen Jones; ROW 5; Keith Ransom, Mike Nash. NOT PIC- TURED: Vicki White. BHS is proud of its FORENSIC CLUB, which attended the following speech competitions: Laurel Invita- tional, Memphis Invitational, Gulfport Invitational, and Southern Mississippi Drama Festival. SEATED: Patricia Johnson, Paulette McIntyre, second place in duet acting; Brenda Taylor, first place in oral inter- pretation; STANDING: Joe Nash, Keith Gates, Ter- rell McDaniel, Joy Jennings, Carolyn Slater, Melinda Lamb, Gloria Hines, Keith Ransom, and Willie Earl Taylor. The BETA CLUB, with membership based on charac- ter, leadership, scholarship, and service, required a grade average of 90. ROW 1: Martha East, Jan Turner, Laura Hammons, Patricia Brown, Lawana Porter, Connie Hinson, Glenda Poswell, Patricia Dudley, Betsy Ross, Debbie Raines, Kathy Jennings, Jo Lynne Davis, Kathy Jackson, Pam Lindsey, Suzanne Prince, Vicki White; ROW 2: Mrs. Frances Ratcliff (sponsor), Paulette McIntyre, Sherry Webb, Karen Kaiser, Karen Rowell, Carl Azcuy, Nancy Robinson, Pierce Dotherow, David Entrekin, Steve Spengler (Vice-Pres.), Lannie Townsend, Mike Nash (Pres.), David Kersh, Steve Ross; ROW 3: Susan Strickland, Mary Ellen East, Angela Lloyd, Patricia Johnson, Joy Jennings, Rene Childs, Devonia Tay- lor, Terrell McDaniel, Jerry Pesce, Mark Johnson, Os Barnes, Greg Nail. 79 The Music The proud music tradition at BHS is again evident, its present success due largely to the planning and dedication of two highly trained ana talented musicians. Their professional attitude, which demands the best possible effort both from themselves and from those they teach, has instilled in our band and in our choral groups a sense of pride in accomplish- ment which is readily evident in their performances. Miss Jacqueline Polk directed the chorus verv ably, while new- comer Bobby Hayes did an excellent joD as band director. Their leadership and inspiration were obvious not only on the performance stage, but also in the practice room. 81 The Chorus The chorus developed a beautiful sound, despite the lack of a junior-high feeder pro- gram and the distinct scarcity of male voices. BHS students enjoyed their impressive Christmas concert, and the junior-high audience was entertained by their spring pro- gram. They participated in both the district and the state choral festivals, ana the ensemble rated Excellent in Small Ensemble Adjudication at the district level. Lynn Webb, Sherry Hinson, Melinda Lamb, Rene Childs, Becky Russell, Elaine Tullos, Joan Reid, and Joe Nash were selected by audition to sing at the State Choral Festival at Vicksburg in April. This summer Kim Parks, Cathy Still, and Donna Harrell attended the Choral Music Camp at Gulf Park College, held June 3-8. Chorus members were ROW 1: Lynn Webb, Clara Wilson, Debbie Dotson, Elaine Tul- los, Pam Hodges, Connie Hinson, Brenda Ruffin, Kim Parks, Denise Murray; ROW 2: Mary Ann Bethay, Shirley Brown, Joyce Davis, Sherry Hinson, Thelma Jones, Brenda Taylor, Gloria Hines, Gwen Harvey, Gwen Kelley, Brenda Taylor; ROW 3: Brenda Langley, Sarah Melvin, Donnie Smith, Becky Ressell, Becky McPherson, Joe Nash, Jack King, Rene Childs, Brenda Bankston, Diane Reed, Cathy Still, Sherry May, Pat Bishop. Cathy Still helped to accompany the group. Ensemble members were Sherry Hinson, Rene Childs, and Elaine Tullos. The Band Brandon High School Marching Band! An impressive title, but what does it represent? Each member of this band contributes himself, his sound, and his positive attitude to a final harmony that is music. When our touchdown ties the score, the Fight Song sounds our excitement and anticipation. When school is getting a little dreary, the Christmas and spring concerts lighten our load. Through our days at BHS, our band echoes our feelings, inspires us, and draws us closer together. The name sounds impressive - yes - but it is more than just a name. It is an earned title carried with dignity. The long hours of hard practice and the individual discipline required by Mr. Hayes have molded a unit of which we are justifiably proud. Concert members are ROW 1: Paula Cook, Deena Lee, Lynn Sweet, Debbie Fulton, Fran Mitchell, Betty Gene East, Anita Owens, Pat Brown, Claire Booker; ROW 2: Rene Childs, Patricia Dudley, Nancy Robinson, Joy Jennings, Lisa Thomas, Valerie Sims, Mary Ellen East, Lisa Mitchell, Robert Davis, Brandi Ramsdell, Dwight May, Amy Naef, Donna Washington, Rickey Carter, Kathy Jackson, Betsy Ross; ROW 3: Ann Gates, Sidney Mashburn, John Moak, Ken Templeton, Tony Wynn, Pam Lindsey, Jo Ann Ruffin, Kathy Anderson, Adele Anderson, Kathy Kemp, Pam Brown, Amy Ash- ley, Yvonne Moore, Ada Taylor, Ross Williams, Ginger Sims, Ray Williams, Robert Fealko, Mike Fealko, Greg Pierce., Jerry Green, David Craddock, Alton Childs, Terry Owens, Timmy Smith, Ann Hastings, Scott Burgess, Carl Azcuy, Marlon Hunter, Meade Entrekin, Genie Goff. 83 In addition to the marching and concert bands, we added another unit - the Jazz Lab Band. Though its des- ignation is new, its concept is old; for several years at BHS we knew it as the Stage Band. The modern music which they played was especially popular. Members shown below following their spring concert were ROW 1: Betsy Ross, Kathy Jackson, Donna Wash- ington, Amy Naef, Dwight May, Meade Entrekin, Genie Goff, Marlon Hunter; ROW 2: Rene Childs, Nancy Robinson, Joy Jennings, Pam Lindsey, Brandi Ramsdell, Lisa Mitchell, Robert Davis, Ann Hastings, Scott Burgess, Robert Fealko, Carl Azouy; ROW 3: Paula Cook, Deena Lee, Lynn Sweet, Valerie Sims, Mary Ellen East, John Moak, Ken Templeton, Ross Williams, Jerry Green, Timmy Smith, Alton Childs, David Craddock. The majorettes, who added to the half-time entertain- ment with their precision rifle team routines, were Brandi Ramsdell, Debbie Fulton, and Lori Ramsdell. Practice paid off for a number of groups and individuals who competed in several clinics and contests. Early in the year, Mary Ellen and Rene went to the Gulf Coast Clinic. At the Solo and Ensemble Clinic in Clinton, superior ratings were as follows: Saxophone - Kathy Jackson (solo) and Betsy Ross and Kathy (duet): Flute - Paula Cook. Excellent ratings included: Clarinet - Rene; Bassoon - Mary Ellen; Flute - Deena Lee; Bass Clarinet - Brandi Ramsdell; Flute Quartet - Rene, Patricia Dudley, Pam Lindsey, and Joy Jennings. At Lumberton, Mary Ellen and Kathy won first and second chair in the First Band, Rene and Alton Childs made Second Band, and Paula placed in the Third Band. Of 800 competing for the Lions All-State Band, Mary Ellen was chosen alternate bassoonist. The marching band was under the field direction of tal- ented drum majorette, Pam Lindsey, who rated superior at the state contest at Hinds. Her capability and dedi- cation were appreciated. Seniors Patricia, Deena, Rene, Pam, Joy, and Mary Ellen will be greatly missed. 85 86 Remember the Games! Touchdowns . . . cheerleaders . . . pep rallies . . . halftime shows . . . free throws . . . overtimes . . . championships . . . home runs . . . bases loaded . . . fielder's choice ... on your mark . . . get set . . . GO! Whatever the season, there is a sport, a mood, and a set of terms to match. At B.H.S. in '74 we enjoyed sports, whether in body or in spirit. In the words of television, we followed our Bulldogs through the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. 87 The Cheerleaders Which grade deserved the Spirit Stick ? Which home room door was decorated best on Door Day? Who was tackiest for Tacky Day? These questions are some really tough ones because spirit and par- ticipation were really great this year. The constant hard work of the cheerleaders was the backbone of this enthusi- asm . Though the foot- ball season was a losing one, the boys won before every trip away from home, when the football cheerleaders surprised them with sacks of going-away gifts. The girls sold ribbons to finance their projects. Basketball cheerleaders were a renewed sight that added excitement to the basketball games. The efforts of these girls were appreciated both by the teams and by the spectators. Pictured at rignt, they were Connie Hinson (top), Brenda Taylor, Gwen Harvey (holding), and Jan Mat- thews. 88 Football cheerleaders (above) were (top row) Kathy Jen- nings , Kay Ready, Vicki White, Brenda Bankston; (bot- tom row) Joy Jennings, Joel Winsley, head cheerleader, and Suzanne Prince. Last summer they attended cheer- leader camp at Perkinston Junior College, where they were taught new cheering techniques and were evalu- ated on tneir performance. They received one superior and three excellent ratings. To the casual observer viewing the disorganization at left, it might seem that cheerleader-camp instruction had worn off! Things do look a little better on the opposite page, however, except that Brenda seems to need a little touch of that Spirit Stick. 89 BHS alumni were ROW 1: Les- lie Maglathlin Ruhn (Queen), Rita Moore Patrick, Ann Par- ker Cumberland, Willie Rhodes; ROW 2: Ellen Harrell Klotz, Ouida Norris Quimby, George Quimby; ROW 3: Henry Moudy, Harry Slade, Brenda Boyce Branch, Ronnie McClendon (Vice-Pres.); ROW 4: John Bergman, Lois Black- well Hardy, Jimmy Hardy (Pres.); ROW 5: Wayne Her- ring (Escort), Linda Smith Johnson, Faye Payne Thorn- ley , Peggy Ann Lawrence Cox (Sec.-Treas.); ROW 6: Loran (Boo) Baker, and Don Jones. We honored the graduating classes of '64 from BHS and Carter. The theme Fall Showcase was chosen in honor of the returning graduates. Their class night theme had been Spring Showcase. As the band played the '64 class song, Climb Every Mountain, the 1974 homecoming court walked onto the field. The maids’ dresses reflected the colors of the beautiful fall scenery described by commentator Murphy Adkins. Flower girl Sherry Bush and crown bearer Russ Britt, accompanied by Mr. Haddock, moved to the center of the field to crown Joy Jennings queen. The Homecoming The returning Carter graduates were ROW 1: Be tty e Davis Col- lier; ROW 2: Vivian Rayford, Emma Calendar Pope; ROW 3: Ella Proctor Mangum; ROW 4: Haywood Sutton. Included in this year's court were Kathy Jennings, Eric Donahoe, (Sophomores); Suzanne Prince, Steve Spengler, Cathi Smith, Mark Williams, Joy Jennings (Queen), Jack Torrence, (Seniors); Kathy Cockerham, Mitch Miller, Dusty Foreman, Jerry Pesce, (Juniors); Sharon Johnson, and David Jones, (Sophomores). Pictures of our court were made at the lovely country home of Mr. and Mrs. Watson Purvis, who graciously opened the colorful grounds for our use. Individual pictures shown in color in the opening section were made near the rustic bridge spanning the end of the lake, beside the tree-shaded bird bath, and in front of the quaint play house. The group photograph on the opposite page was made under the stately pines shading tne banks of the lake. 91 Baseball We’re always proud of a group of boys who have gotten together ana tried their hardest to have a good baseball team; but when we've had guys, a coach, and a season as great as ours, we feel more than just proud; we feel - honored. Playing baseball is not as easy as it looks. The players nad to be ready for anything, as Joe showed when he fielded two tough Dalis against Madison-Ridge - land (1). Joe had a record of 8-0. Assistant Coach Sto- rey (2) reported to Coach Sheppard the happenings on first against St. Joe. Jerry's muscle power was wasted (3) when his long fly was caught by Morton's center fielder. Lannie (4) eased off third in an effort to rattle the Morton pitcher. At times the boys actually rattled their own coach (5)! In a tough one against St. Joe, (6) Karey demonstrated the technique he used in winning the Most Valuable Pitcher Award. His ERA was .74. Ronny (7) made it to third the hard way and then suf- fered the added indignity of being put out. Meanwhile, Karey warmed up in the foreground. David, who was voted Most Valuable Player, is shown (8) against the Braves rounding third on Lannie's double to right field. 92 The ’Dogs opened their 18-8 season looking a little weak in a double-header loss to Murrah, and as the season progressed, they also dropped games to Clin- ton, Florence, Forest, Pearl, and Forest Hill. In the season's finale they lost to St. Joseph in a bid for the district lead, which could have given them a shot at the District VI title. Their wins included two from Madison-Ridgeland, two from Puckett, two from Forest, two from Velma Jackson, three from Morton, two from Taylorsville, two from Mendenhall, and one each from Newton, St. Joe, and Crystal Springs. Team members were ROW 1: Joe Ellingburg, manager, Earnest Walton, Karey Mullins, David Kersh, Lannie Townsend, Jerry Pesce, Roger Merchant, and Cliff Kemp; ROW 2: Ronnie Storey, assistant coach, Vic Knight, V. L. Gray, Bill Corley, Ronny Hill, Steve Hall, Joe Barnes, Schley Purvis, Steve Page, and Coach Charles Sheppard. The 'Dogs played good defense all season, as demonstrated (left) by Steve Halls’s clean handling of a hard line drive on the third-base line. Steve had the team’s best batting average and tied with Roger Merchant for Best Offen- sive Player. Coach Sheppard, baseball coach since 1968, plans to retire this year from coaching. A good coach - one who gives more to his boys than just sports know-how - is an asset which we hate to lose. For six years players like Steve Page have appreciated his good advice, his assist- ance, and his real concern for their welfare, both on and off the baseball diamond. This year Steve was named Most Improved Player, and Coach Sheppard molded his development. We will miss this dedicated and conscien- tious man; we know his worth. 93 A good catcher is a real asset to a team, and we had one of the best. This scene (l'.was repeated often to offer throughout the season, as David walked to the mound encouragement and advice and to give his pit- cher time to rest. Words of ays welcome . and our team appreciated each other. Schley (2) bash fully accepted congra- tulations after a cruci - al catch and put-out a . gainst Morton. On a walk to first, (3) the 'Dogs hustled to obey a Sheppard rule of Run, never walk! Center fielder Ronny (4), Best Defensive Player, became a seventh inf - ielder for this strategy play, but the shift failed to accomplish its purpose. Hustle by base runners was a practice ably demons - trated by Karey (5), whose double brought Schley home against St. Joe. Roger's arrival at home plate (6), was a familiar sight, since he led in total runs scored. encouragement were alw- 94 It took all kinds of people and experiences to make up the baseball season. The dugout dwellers were especially interesting. Wandering food carriers were popular among the ravenous players and their friends, who kept a sharp eye out (1) for anything edible. Baseball just takes a lot out of a guy. Joe’s job as manager included such varied duties as guard- ing the equipment, running errands, chasing balls, and warming up pitchers. He was even known to pick up refuse (2). Also shown in the picture is Glenda Powell, keeper of the figures. Scoring was always fun. In a single touch of the plate, S mley added to his runs as Gary added to his RBI's. A good stable of pitchers eased the headaches of coaching. Note the fearsome form of Joe (4) and Gary (5), two of the BIG ones. Statistics are always interesting, and our team com- piled a few. According to statistician Powell, they were as follows: batting average, 321: runs, 165; hits, 222; put-outs, 518; assists, 185; doubles, 35; triples, 5; nome runs, 3; stolen bases, 128; sacri- fices, 42; bases on balls, 94; RBI’s, 154. The pitch- ers' combined ERA was .724. The Bulldogs' average runs per game was 6.4; their opponents' was 2.5. Individual highs included Steve Hall's 432 batting average and 38 hits, Karey's 91 put-outs, Roger's 27 runs and 31 stolen bases, Steve Page's 43 assists, and Lannie's 26 RBI's. Debbie Raines was assistant statis- tician. 95 It always began calmly with The Star Spangled Banner. A few sweaty plays later, shirttails flapped and pads dangled. Heads knocked, muscles ached, and bones cracked as each game prog- ressed painfully to its conclu- sion . Pictures 1 through 7 show Brown and Burnham (Pelahat- chie); Webb (Pearl); Hall (Forest Hill); Busick, Hole- man, and unidentified tack- lers (Madison-Ridgeland); Brown (Kosciusko): Thames (Pelahatchie); and Webb and Ransom (Forest Hill). 96 FOOTBALL If was rugged! The season had a promising beginning with an easy 27-0 win over the Pelahatchie Chiefs, but nothing was easy after that. We defeated Madison-Ridgeland (2-0), Morton (12-7), and Utica (7-6). Of the seven losses, the Forest Hill game (21- 24) was the closest and best played. We lost to Forest (0-26), Florence (6-19), Kosciusko (6-53), Clinton (7-35) and Pearl (3-26). The Bulldogs' 91 points were scored by Hall (6), Palmer (40), Thames (6), Holeman (6), Townsend (12), Brown (6), Nash (6), and Cowan (9). Townsend missed the last three games with a broken leg and Corley sat out the Clinton game, both after tangling with powerful Kosciusko. 1 Touchdowns were hard to come by, despite frequent top- lever’ conferences. Though the defense was generally more effective than the offense, some spectacular runs were made. Pictures 1 through 4 show McAlpin and Hall (Madison-Ridgeland); Townsend, Cowan, and Nash (Pela- hatchie); Holeman and Corley (Pearl); and Townsend and Palmer (Pelahatchie). 97 The squad, shown at left taking the field before the M-R game, is pictured at left center at the beginning of the season. ROW 1: Ronnie Mitchell, Steve Hall, Cliff Kemp, Ronny Hill, Steve Page, Lannie Townsend, Bynn Webb, Schley Purvis, Mike Cook, Roger Brown, David Kersh, Eddie Palmer, Tony Holeman; ROW 2: Vic Knight, Jimmy Ponder, Steve Ross, Fon Campbell, Victor Harvey, Roger Ivy, Mike Nash, Jimmy Taylor, Roger Brock, Joe Ellingburg, Ronnie Porter, James Scott, Bill Corley; ROW 3: Timmy Thames, Keith Ransom, Don Reynolds, Olin Thomas, Gary Cowan, Russell Moss, Nathaniel Rus- sell, David Entrekin, Chip Busick, Joel Burnham, Wayne Williams, Otis Wallace, Edward McNeil, Danny Norton. The ’Dogs' running game was handled by two very different varieties of back. Bear” Palmer (Lower Left against Pelahatchie) bulldoged his way through the enemy, while Townsend (Top Center) depended on speed and deception. Games like the one against Pela- hatchie (Far Right) gave Burnham and Campbell some moments of glory, but Pearl (Lower Center and Right) provided rough treat- ment for Harvey, Ponder, Brown, and Hall. The sideliners,” including manager Rusty Jack- son, Ross, Wallace, Purvis, Page, and Ellingburg, also had moments of tension, lightened occasionally by such accessories as Santa Claus caps. 99 While all the hard work and practice were going on, many of the players might have liked to say, Forget it! But wnen the short” season was over, all their efforts seemed worth while. There were several people who never attempted a basket or a foul shot but were still instrumental in making the season successful. The skill exhibited by the teams was indi- cative of Coach Britt's thorough knowledge of the game. The managers, Karen Rowell and Henry Johnson, kept things run- ning smoothlyand the statisticians kept an accurate record of a great season. The girls won the Invitational Tournaments at Puckett, Brandon, and Pearl and ended the season with a 20- 6 record. They had their winning streak at the beginning of the season, while the boys had a slow start. They finished well, however, winning the District VI A and South State A, and ending the season with a loss to Leland at the Coliseum. Their final record was 23-11. (1) Showing graceful form, Prince puts into action what she has worked so hard at achieving. (2) Strickland thinks that with a little luck the ball will go in; Florence things just the opposite. (3) Wash playing keep away? No, just making a smart move against the Mendenhall Tigers. (4) Honest, Coach, I couldn’t have fouled Tesa! I was that far from her! ” 100 4 (1) Hill has had some strange passes, but this one tops them all. (2) Look out, Vera, Terri- ble 12 has moved into your ter- ritory . (3) Edward passes off to the corner as Earnest plays a close guard in the background. (4) Edward cagedly holds the ball to draw his opponents out of their zone. (5) After all the excite- ment of the ball game, it’s hard to believe that anyone could have an expression on his face like this one, but Henry man- aged. (6) There's no energy crisis wnen Suzanne starts hustling. (7) With a little help from Earnest, William falls down on the job. 101 (1) In a tough spot, Edward is careful to keep the ball from his opponent. He was named to the North Little Dixie All- Tournament team and had an average of 11.5 per game. (2) Hey, hey, hey! Le's-s-s play basketball! (3) All right, fellas, get with it! (4) Coordination and correct timing played an important pan in Jackie’s game. He averaged 8.1 per game and made the District VI A and All-South A Tour- nament teams. (5) Earnest leaves the floor in an attempt to out-rebound a tough Florence competitor. His consistency and hustle put him on the Puckett, Brandon, Pearl, District VI, All-South, and All-State Tournament teams. His game average of 14.1 was second highest on the team. (6) The boys’ varsity, coached by David Britt, included (Front) Jerry Burks and James Washington; (Back) Jerry Spann (assistant manager), Edward Anderson, James Harvey, Jackie Finch, Arthur Fletcher, Robert Wash, William Ward, Earnest Ander- son, Herman Miller, Ronny Hill, Schley Purvis, and Henry Johnson (manager). 102 The boys' season had an unpromising beginning, with losses to Pisgah (68-62) and to Morton (49-55). The team went to the finals in the Puckett Tournament after defeating St. Joe 56-49 and Puckett 82-52, but they lost to Holly Bluff 58-71. The Dogs had a close win over Clinton (59-56), a close loss to Pearl (69-70), and a win over Pelahatchie (82-52). The Brandon Tournament brought wins from Pelahatchie (79-60) and Pearl (91-59). The finals brought the first of many put- outs from Florence with a loss of 52-54. They lost to Florence again the next week 62-72 but came back to beat Pelahat- chie 77-54. The new year and the Pearl Tournament brought a 78-70 win over Vicksburg and another put-out in the finals from Florence (64-54).. Tne next three games were wins from Forest Hill (69-51), Forest (66-54), and Madison Ridge- land (64-54). Another Florence loss (48-61), another win over Puckett (75-65), and another loss to Pisgah (50-66) wrapped up the games before the Little Dixie Conference. The Conference wins over Morton (50-30) and Forest (55-47) ended in a sad way with Florence again putting Brandon out in the finals 50-54. After the Tournament the Doys won over Mendenhall 68-62, Pearl 72-62, and Madison-Ridgeland 80- 66 to end the scheduled season. Then came the District VI Tournament, and our boys went all the way with wins over Sumner Hill (67-53), Velma Jackson (61-53), and Menden- hall (63-56). In South A play the Dogs won over Southeast Lauderdale 89-66, Hancock North Central 61-52, and finally Mendenhall 65-55 to take the title. In contention for the State A title at the Coliseum, the Bulldogs lost to Leland 47- 50 to end the '74 season. (1) The team takes a time out to receive instruc- tion and needed rest from the tension of a close game. Wash at 6'6 towers over the team. He averaged 18.5 points per game and was named to the Puckett, Brandon, Pearl, North Little Dixie, District VI A, All-South, and All-State Tourna- ment teams. (2) Hill, the quarterback” of the team, handled the ball and set up the plays. His quick moves and high spirit kept the team going. (3) Ward, a stalwart substitute, used his height to great advantage against Pearl. (4,5) With a little confidence and a lot of work, Earnest made bas- ketball look so easy. Rebounding and shooting just seemed to come naturally. 103 (1) Named to the Puckett, Brandon, and Pearl All-Tourna- ment Teams, Long uses her height to the team’s advantage. Averaging 13.9 points per game, she was under-the-goal man” and center. (2) The team's only returnee, Prince, brings the ball up the court against the Pirates. Suzanne was named to the Puckett, Brandon, Pearl, North Little Dixie, and District VI Tournament teams and played in the state All-Star game. She averaged 14.11 points. (3) Chandler tries to shake ner opponent's confidence. An agile and deter- mined guard, she forced the other teams to be ready at all times. (4) Members of the varsity team, coached by David Britt, included KNEELING: Cathi Smith, Susan Strickland, Dusty Foreman, Suzanne Prince, Sherry Chandler, Rose Tay- lor, Michelle Morgan, Debbie Raines: STANDING: Ingrid Burnham, Jan Turner, Tanya Welch, Brenda Vinson, Terry King, Beth Long, Kathy Cockerham, Gwen Jones, Charlotte Rogers, Sheml Thompson, Vicki Morrow (assistant manager), and Karen Rowell (manager). 104 The girls opened their season with a win against Pisgah (86- 21). They lost to Morton 21-41, but in the Puskett Tourna- ment they beat St. Joseph 59-23, Pelahatchie 39-32, and East Flora 78-20. The Clinton, Pearl, and Pelahatchie games were the team’s next wins, with the scores of 33-56, 44-41, and 36-29 consecutively. The Brandon Tourney brought wins from Pelahatchie (50-27) and Florence (39-27). Florence was beaten again 56-39, but the fourth game against Pelahatchie brought a 36-47 loss. In the Pearl Invita- tional they defeated Mendenhall 54-47, Florence 45-40, and Vicksburg 57-39. The team won a close game to Forest Hill 35-33, lost to Forest 31-41, and beat Madison-Ridgeland 48- 38. The fourth game against Florence brought a 32-46 loss, but wins over Puckett (57-22), Pisgah (56-12), and Forest (33-30) made up for it. The next two games were losses to Forest Hill (35-48) and Mendenhall (33-43). Late in the sea- son the girls defeated Pearl 66-45 and Madison-Ridgeland 56-43. They ended their season in District VI play with a 46- 52 loss to Mendenhall in two overtimes. (1) The defense had to stay on their toes against Forest Hill in the Little Dixie Tournament. Smith, always willing and pre- pared to guard her territory, Keeps her eye on the ball as the Rebels move in. (2) Strickland, a forward averaging 7 points, shows that action speaks louder than words. She made All- Tournament in the Brandon and District VI Tourneys. (3) Regular substitute Gwen Jones clutches the ball and stops to think about which whiz move she should put into motion. (4) Foreman, smallest on the team, made up for her short stature in quickness and hustle. Alternating at for- ward and guard, she averaged 4 points per game and made the All-Tournament teams in the Puckett, Brandon, and Pearl Tournaments. Track Despite the lack of training facilities and the overlapping of other sports, the track teams showed well in their meets. The girls were coached by David Britt and had the following specialties: baseball throw - Michele Mor- gan; 440 yard relay - Tanya Welch, Suzanne Prince, Dusty Foreman, and Vickie Morrow; 200 and 300 yard relays - Suzanne, Dusty, and Jan Matthews; 50 yard dash - Dusty; 75 and 100 yard dashes and long jump - Jan. In the District VI A meet, Jan placed second in the 50 yard dash; and Dusty, Tanya, and Suzanne placed third in the 440 relay. The boys' team, coached by Jack McAlpin, consisted of James Scott, David Walton, Mike Sirmon, Victor Harvey, Earnest Davis, Steve Ross, Eddie Palmer, David Entrekin, Keith Ransom, and James Melvin. (The latter two are not pictured.) The group scored 34 points in the District VI A meet. The relay team (James, Keith, Eddie, and Victor) placed third in the 400 yard relay. Keith placed third in the discus throw, while Eddie placed third in the 100 yard dash. David came in third in the mile, Steve Ross, Most Valuable, came in third in the 880, and Victor placed third in the 440. In the North Little Dixie, Palmer placed first in the shot put, and in over-all Little Dixie he placed second. Golf The golf team, few but mighty, drove, chipped, and putted their way high in the standing of the surrounding golf clubs. Finishing third out of ten in the Little Dixie Conference, uiey also finished third at Warren Central and fourth at the Florence 18-hole tourney. The team was coached by Wayne Perkins, a devoted golfer. It was by his guiding hands that the team accomplished what it did, whether the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat. The team consisted of seven swinging players like Scott Brown, Schley Purvis, Greg Nail, Rusty Purvis, Wilson Karges, Edward Bogus Me Neil, and Russell Moss. The team created many laughs on which they leaned if the going was bad. Two such laughs were Bogus's name and the natural pose taken on the goal posts. Greg's theory (an old ball goes just as far as a new one) earned him a new golf ball at the athletic banquet, while Bogus” received a mutilated one. Schley earned the Most Valuable Player Award. He and Edward are pictured in the woods (Below), where they modestly claimed they spent most of their time searching for their lost golf balls. Oh, yeah, thanks. ”2 Bits, 4 Bits, 6 Bits, A Dollar! All For Our Merchants Stand Up And Holler. 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MANAGER Jackson, Mississippi 39201 THE COUNTRY SQUIRE RESTAURANT Highway 80 West Pearl, Miss. 112 Compliments of John Conner and Bill Bush Educational Media of Mississippi Congratulations, Seniors! GLASS CONTAINERS CORP. Flowood, Miss. CUMBERLAND BROTHERS BODY SHOP 825-6233 Star Road Brandon, Miss. CINDY'S FISH HOUSE, INC. Hwy. 471 North Brandon, Miss. Phone: 825-2912 Compliments of THE NORTHS BOB, CAROL, JEFF, and JAN Humphries' Western Auto 200 Town Square Brandon - Phone: 825-2545 Zenith TV’s, Whirlpool Washers, and Dryers, Guns, Rowbuster Plows, Homelite Chain Saws. 113 Compliments of DAN and MARCUS MARTIN Representing Farm Bureau Insurance Companies Box 8, Brandon, Mississippi 39042 Telephone 825-5056 Daily Maid Donut Shop 203 Mary Ann Dr. Brandon, Miss. 825-7971 We specialize in donuts and cakes for all occasions. Best Wishes to the Senior Class of 1974! THE BOB RESTERS i u Compliments of Linda's Beauty Salon Harrell’s Shopping Center Brandon, Miss. Phone: 825-7878 Congratulations from your friends at the McLaurin Branch of MISSISSIPPI BANK TRUST CO. Branch Manager - Jim Withers Branch Office - Mrs. Otrise Edwards Pearl, Miss. P.O. Box 979 Compliments of Philip H. Warren Your Circuit Clerk Compliments of Tom Rives Supervisor District 4 Harrell's in Brandon Latest Fashions For Men, Ladies, And Children. Phone: 825-5675 Bright Center Phone: Pearl, Miss. Harold's Shoe Repair 939-1506 Open Daily: 7-6 Saturday: 7-12 Guaranteed Work One Day Service 115 COMPLIMENTS AND CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR FINE SCHOOL £ M % Call Us sMJ Unifirst tD COPELAND • NICKY DRAKE The great new name VIRGIL MELOHN • LARRY HATFIELD for First Federal of Jackson JIMMY UNDERWOOD • HENRY FLOWERS GEORGE COPELAND Unifirst Federal Savings Box 83 111 Millsaps Avenue Jackson, Mississippi FL 3-4633 and Loan Association 07) v w '9' CLASS RINGS ANO PINS • CLUB INSIGNIA • MEDALS TROPHIES • PLAQUES • DIPLOMAS • INVITATIONS Adele Anderson - Student At St. Jude's Parish Center Barrow Street Tap Jazz Ballroom Classical Ballet Pointe Acrobatics MRS. OLGA M. HOPKINS, Dir. Trained in European and U.S.A. methods. A special 6-week summer course is available. Phone 372-2278 (after 6:30 P.M.) Schuster Medical Foundation 201 N. College Street Brandon, Mississippi Shirley Schuster - Manager 825-2292 16 Morrow Gulf Service Station Home Owned and Operated by TONY and SUE MORROW TILLMAN FINANCE COMPANY Pearl Branch - Rankin Square Shopping Center P.O. Box 5541 Jackson, Mississippi 39208 Gerald E. Huffman, Manager Phone 939-3173 Bivins' Bunch 3rd Period English 117 STATI FARM INSURANCE ___________ Yes, we do sell LIFE and FIRE, too. Ask about our car finance before you trade. Wade Bass 3277 Hwy. 80 E. 939-5541 Jackson, Miss. Compliments of The Turnage Place Brandon Compliments of EAST FORD, INC. Telephone 922-3311 3940 Hwy. 80 West P.O. Box 10525 Jackson, Miss. Compliments of GENERAL CABLE Compliments of Busick's McLaurin Mart Hwy 80 E Phone 939 4782 CLOTHING FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Brandon Athletic OPTOMETRY Booster Club The Art And Science President - W. C. 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I INI DU STRIES COMPANY And that makes a world of difference. 120 Peninger Body Shop 762 West Government Street Brandon, Miss. 825-2220 Insurance Claims Handled Complete Body and Paint Work Congratulations SUZANNE Prince's Fisherman's Lounge North Highway 471 Halbuiitt Jfuttmtl Bowpb, Jttr. Jackson - Crystal Springs - Pearl SINCE 1929 Pair Shop Town West Center Mrs. Betty Morrow Mrs. W. B. Sheppard 825-6417 Brandon Congratulations Seniors M I DOLE SOUTH UTILITIES SYSTEM Mississippi Power and Light Helping Build Mississippi Food Service Equipment Co. Complete Equipment and Supplies for Hotels, Restaurants, Clubs and Institutions. Consultant and Interior Design Service Serving The Midsouth 353-8339 HILL MATTRESS CO. Established 1925 Manufacturers and Renovators Mattresses and Furniture for Bedroom or Den Hwy. 80 West Brandon, Miss. Phone: 825-2194 Henry A. Hill and Wm. B. Hill Town West Beauty Salon Pleasing You Pleases Us Brandon, Miss. 825-2313 TOM KELLEY CHEVROLET 825-2277 Compliments of Rankin County Board of Supervisors Tom Rives Ralph Moore Hilton Richardson Kenneth Bridges Milton Singletary Sanderson Morrow, Inc. REAL ESTATE INSURANCE 609 West Govt. Street Telephone: 825-5064 Brandon, Mississippi Joe H. Sanderson and David L. Morrow 122 Compliments of Stevens Safe Harbor Marina 825-2221 Rt. 3 Box 140 Brandon, Mississippi 39042 Your Rankin County Tax Assessor-Collector MIKE PONDER Yours for a Better Rankin County LIBERTY SUPER MARKET Compliments of Liberty Super Market Harrell Center Brandon, Miss. Brandon Self-Service Furniture Co. Shop 35,000 sq. ft. of name brands. Come As You Are. See 100 rooms of displayed furniture. WOOD'S FAMILY SHOES a iJJB Ranlcir County's Largest and Most Complete Family Shoe Store McLaurin Mart Jackson, Mississippi 39208 Ken's Flower Shop Phone: 825-5121 123 White Heavy Haulers Jackson, Miss. -Terminals- (601) 939-3281 Jackson, Miss. Laurel, Miss. Shreveport, La. Hoover Finance Company For Your Money Needs See Hoover Finance Co. 939-9600 Compliments of R. R. BUSICK AND SONS ALLEN PHARMACY THE TOWNE FRYER Town Square Town Square Brandon Brandon 124 G. H. GRAVES Building, Plumbing, Electrical, and Digging Contracting Phone: 825-5207 Brandon, Mississippi Congratulations, SENIORS of '74! HORNET'S GAS STATION RESTAURANT Hwy. 80 West, Brandon Owner - H. L. May, Sr. Compliments of E. L. Perritt SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION Compliments of Dr. J. W. Patch RIFE'S GROCERY and PHILLIPS 66 GAS Brandon Radiator Shop Owned and Operated by: Bill Hutson 317 Woodland Drive Brandon, Mississippi Phone: 825-6385 125 Compliments of CENTRAL BANK OF MISSISSIPPI 202 North College Street Phone: 825-2273 Brandon, Mississippi Serving Central Mississippi Member of FD1C Congratulations, Joy, Joel, and Suzanne. White's Flowerland 126 The Pearl Press Read by more Rankin Countians than any other newspaper!! White's Auto Store Home owned and operated by RUSSELL PONDER Phone Brandon, 825-2182 Miss. 127 128 . . . For yesterday is only a dream and tomorrow is only a vision; But today, well lived, makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.'' We have lived our todays; they have now become our yesterdays. Perhaps we did not live them all well; maybe tney are not all dreams of happiness in our memories. But they are our memories, and before we fulfill our visions of tomorrow, we look back at them. Our days did not vary drastically from one to the other. We arrived - by bus, by car, bv 'cycle, even by foot - and if we were late, we conferred with Mr. Haskins. Mostly we waited, usually outside. If we tried to navigate the halls or sneak to our lockers, a duty teacher yelled at us. We endured the morning hours, and eventually lunch-time arrived. On some days we got a tray; on others, we patronized the ice cream freezer. Back in class, many of us caught up on our sleep. Sometimes the afternoon was inter- rupted by tne squawk box summoning us to the auditorium to learn such necessities as now not to set ourselves on fire. At 2:30 the release was sounded; by 2:33 only the faculty and the cleaning crew remained. By 2:55 the cleaning crew had it by themselves; and when they were through, Henry emptied out and locked up. The school day ended. 129 Each day our basic rou- tine returned, but we spiced it up here and there. At football pep rallies, the team rested while we did all the work. They seemed to rest at practice, too, carousing around in their shorts with Mr. Pibb. Could this frivolous behavior be somehow connected with the sea- son's record? Baseball reactions varied considerably, depending on whether we watched or played. The unoffi- cial cheerleaders whooped it up among themselves, even in the last inning of the St. Joe district game, but OT Showboat sorta forgot to smile this time! 130 Even baseball had its lighter moments, as the scan- tily-clad sons battled tneir faltering fathers; but All- Little Dixie football winners (Ransom, Cowan, and Busick) took their honors seriously. Basketball was serious, too, especially at Forest Hill. (Kill the ref- erees!) Night life usually brought out the lighter side, especially for Kathy Jackson and Kay Ready, but Cathy Still just couldn't seem to shake that dark mood which occasionally attacked all of us. Speak- ing of attacks, Coach Steverson . . . uh . . . well, he needed nourishment in a hurry after that homecoming game! 131 Occasionally we shared our enthusiasm with the outside world, as when the DEC A group invaded poor ol' Hinds Junior College; but on school days we seldom strayed far from our usual haunts. Athletes like Lannie had a tendency to haunt the playing fields, while boy watchers like Jan, Michele, and Sherry . . . uh . . . come to think of it, they also haunted the play- ing fields! On Fridays in the fall, our band just naturally had a nocturnal urge to gravitate to the gridiron, where they showed off some of their fancy footwork. Dig those straight lines, even between the yard markers! Mr. Hayes, we're proud of ya! 132 Happiness was many things to many people. To Vicki it was Bill - in the flesh or in tne photograph. (On his trip to the Coast with the BULLDOG staff, he enjoyed racy bedtime stories!) To the baseball team it was fun and frolic with their dads while wearing such oddities as polka dotted conductors’ caps. To Steve, happiness was finally getting into the game and staying long enough to get a little dirty. Keeping statistics just wasn't any fun. To the chorus it was get- ting through a whole program without falling off those little bitty ris- ers. 133 What were we like? What made us tick? Some of us seemed to listen to faint inner voices, while others obviously tuned in to everything around us. Sitting on the Martins' plush round bed in a relaxed atmos- phere sent Suzanne into her own little world as she waited to be photographed. By contrast. Mark, Jo Lynne, and Ingrid spread their sunshine all around the Halloween Carnival. (Jo was especially bril- liant !) Who knows what evil lurks in the mind of man? If that fierce expression on Edward’s face was meant for his barbecued chicken, the rest of the meal must have been fascinating. Also fascinating was the FCA basketball game. One look at those faces on the sidelines and you grasp the gravity of the situation. Another grave situation (a murderous thought) dis- played itself in Dusty's expression, while Ronny’s stony countenance reflected the peculiar results. 134 What was fantasy? What was real? Sometimes the two worlds seemed to merge, and there was Rhett, gazing pensively up at Scarlett, with Melanie in the background. But it was only a fleeting moment, and the new” world returned with the penetrating sounds of Mama Told Me Not to Come. The chorus might have felt the same sentiments as they blew first one way and then the other, trying to remain upright in the prevailing winds of a sudden gale. Joy also found it tough to remain upright as she probed the depths of the ice cream freezer, but concern for appearances dictated this awkward position. 135 The Class of '74 bade farewell to their Alma Mater. It was Monday, May 20 - THE day. Invitations had been sent, the proper wearing apparel had been fit- ted, distributed, and painstakingly ironed by doting mothers, and programs had been printed with sixty-nine names (sixty-eignt at first, but corrected programs arrived that afternoon at 3:45!). The football field waited, its grassy e'xpanse adorned for its unaccustomed role with a dwarfed semi-circle of folding chairs, two elaborate floral arrangements, a centered podium accompanied by a diploma-laden table, and a piano perched incongruously on the sidelines in front of choral risers. Flanking the podium stood Mr. Has- kins and Mr. Haddock, and the band was assembled in its proper place in the stands. Friends and families waited impatiently, chatting congenially and fanning vigorously in the sultry summer evening. - ' 136 At last the appointed time arrived; and as the first notes of Pomp and Circum- stance sounded across the field, the red-robed figures marched briskly across the gridiron to stand before their empty chairs, their sponsors Mrs. Mashbum and Mrs. Couch trailing the last letter of tne alphabet. The invocation by Mike Nash was followed by the choral Star Spangled Banner, directed and accompanied by Miss Polk. Then followed Susan's salutatory address and the impressive Great God of Nations by the chorus, which for the last time included members of the Class of '74. As the graduates smilingly looked on, our dignified principal gallantly adjusted the microphone for the valedictory address by Patricia, who urged that her classmates' reach should exceed their grasp, or what's a heaven for? Patricia accumulated an average of 99.17 during her high-school career, and Susan averaged 97.55. Mike (top) was named by the faculty to the Hall of Fame and received the Activities Award. He was also given a Jaycee-Jaycette scholarship to the col- lege of his choice. Keith and Suzanne (above) were chosen by the coaches to receive the Athletic Award. In addition to the winners shown on these pages, Gene Beard received the Auto Mechanics Award and Carla Wyckoff was named Betty Crocker Homemaker of the Year. The Class of '74 was an academically talented one, with 31.88 70 of them graduating with an average of 90 or above. One was a National Merit Finalist, and many have been offered academic scholarships, some for full four-year tuition. Awards at graduation were many and varied. Rene and Os (left) received the Citizenship Award, decided by faculty vote. Rene also received the Choral Music Award and the USM Tau Beta Sigma Award for BHS Bandswoman of the Year. Pam (cen- ter) was presented the Majorette Award, given by the Mississippi High School Activities Association. Joy and David were the recipients of the 1 DARE YOU Award, sponsored by the Ralston-Purina Company to honor young people with the courage of their moral convic- tions. Joy also received the Activities Award. 139 • . . Steven Berle Ainsworth . . . Oswald Gray Barnes . . . Sixty-nine seniors waited impatiently to become graduates . . . Sherry Lynn Hinson . . . James Otis Hughes . . . Twelve years (sometimes more, in several cases, less) would be rep- resented by that little diploma . . . John Davis Orcutt . . . James Russell Ponder, Jr. . . .It would all be over in a few short minutes - all those memories, good and not so good . . . Shirley Marie Taylor . . . Clifton Henry Thames, Jr. . . . Tiny light flashes glowed as proud relatives awkwardly crouched to record this moment . . . Joel Aniece Winsley . . . Carla Merlene Wyckoff . . . Miss Polk presented the second Choral Music Award to Gloria Hines (top), who was a member for three years. Mary Ellen (center) accepted the Typing Award (plus a few more, here and there!). Her addi- tional honors included the John Philip Sousa Band Award, the National Guild of Piano Teachers Award, and the Hall of Fame. Patricia Johnson graduated with Beta Distinction and received the Speech Award (right). The Class of '74 was indeed an awarded class. MO As Mr. Haskins' voice progressed down the alphabet, Mr. Haddock dispensed diplomas with dispatch, and each senior had nis own peculiar style of acquisi- tion . As seen in the center panel (clockwise from top right) Catny, Thomas, Olin, and Melanie reached out eagerly, hardly breaking their brisk strides, while Sue and Brenda Ruffin sedately lingered over the handshake of congratula- tions for their twelve years of effort in elementary and secondary education. Bynn and Timmy (top and bottom center) flashed toothy smiles, and Brenda Tay- lor (top right) was obviously elated. Joel, on the other tiand, seemed to feel called on to examine the authenticity of her piece of parchment. Carla followed Joel; then only the Alma Mater and Joy's benediction remained between the new graduates and the world. Goodbye, Graduates! LOOK OUT, WORLD!!! 142 There were several factors in planning the BULLDOG. Concentration was one. Debbie (1) thought long and hard for copy to put on the baseball pages. Thelma Hunt (2) was one of the assistants on the staff. Glenda and Jo took time out from heavy typing for a picture (3). Patricia helped greatly in the ad department, and sometimes gave up her study halls to do so (4). Joel couldn't stop long enough, so she was caught in an action shot (5). Terrell and DR. PEPPER (6) managed to quickly finish off a pile of paper work. Typing was another factor. Vicki (7) really tore up the Keys. Her newly developed two-finger method saved a lot of time. STAFF MEMBERS Glenda Powell - Editor, Photographer Vicki White - Advertising, Business Manager Jo Lynne Davis - Features Editor Debbie Raines - Sports Editor Joel Winsley - Classes Editor Brenda Taylor - Organizations Editor Diana Wylie - Typist, Assistant Melanie Fealko - Assistant Terrell McDaniel - Assistant Cathy Smith - Assistant Patricia Johnson - Advertising Assistant Thelma Hunt - Assistant The Bulldog Staff Because we thought you'd like to remember the air of dignity at homecoming, the burn of a tear when defeated, the excitement of receiving a diploma, the sensa- tions of being young and alive, we caught images and recorded them in print. This was our purpose. Day after day we were devoted to creating the annual. The rou- tine things like writing copy and cropping pictures weren’t the only jobs to be done. Other jobs included selling ads. Have you ever been turned down 18 consecutive times? (The agony of defeat, huh, Vicki?). Now, the BULLDOG is completed. The work is done for another year, and the deadlines are met. As you have inumbed through this book, if it has made you smile as a memory is revived, our purpose has been accomplished. In the many times to come that you turn the pages of this book we hope you can again feel the connection of lives and the golden memories that were BHS. The staff members go each year to a seminar that shows them new techniques in planning the annuals. Jo Lynne, Vicki, and Diana (2) accompanied Mrs. Benton (1) to the seminar at William Carey College, and then on to the coast. The girls had a good time, between telling funny jokes (4) and murdering hermit crabs in the shower (6). Among the senior staffers were Brenda (7), Cathy (5), and Melanie (3). 143 STEVEN BERLE AINSWORTH Baseball 2; Who’s Who 3 OSWALD GRAY BARNES Transfer (Brandon Acad- emy) 1; Beta Club 2, 3. 4: Who’s Who Among Outstanding American High School Students 4: Honor Graduate; Beta Distinction; Citizenship Award WILLIE EUGENE BEARD FFA 2. 3, 4; Auto Mechanics Award KATHLEEN BROCK FHA 1; Football Cheerleader 1, 2; Who's Who 2, 3 LANE GREENE BUSICK III Football 1, 2. 3. 4. All LDC 4: Basketball 1; Baseball 2; FCA 3. 4; DECA 4; Who’s Who 3. 4 OUIDA FAYE CARLISLE Beta Club 1; Class Offi- cer 2; Who’s Who 2. 3; Drug Abuse Council 4; Honor Graduate; Shorthand Award JOYCE LORETTA CARTER SHARMA RENE CHILDS Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4, Ensemble 1, 2, 3. 4; Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4; School Play 3: Drug Abuse Council 4; Who's Who Among Outstanding American High School Students 4; Honor Graduate; Beta Dis- tinction; Choral Music Award; Tau Beta Sigma Bandswoman of the Year (USM) Award; Citi- zenship Award BILLY KEITH CLARK DECA 4; FFA 4 DEBORAH RENEE DOTSON Transfer (Puckett) 1: Chorus 4 PATRICIA LYNN DUDLEY Beta Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Secretary 4: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Who’s Who 1.2, 3, 4; Bi-Racial Committee 1. 2; Honor Gradu- ate: Beta Distinction; Valedictorian; Outstand- ing Teenagers of America 4; Drug Abuse Council 4; Hall of Fame; Mathematics Award; Homemaking Award: Bausch and Lomb Science Award: UM Academic Scholarship; Society of Outstanding American High School Students MARY ELLEN EAST Transfer (Brandon Academy) 3: Beta Club 3, 4; School Play 3: Band 3.4, Officer 4; National Merit Finalist 4: Hall of Fame: Who's Who Among American High School Students 4; Society of Outstanding American High School Students 4; Outstanding Teenager of America 4: Drug Abuse Council 4; Typing Award; John Philip Sousa Band Award; National Guild of Piano Teachers Award: Honor Graduate; Beta Distinction; Belhaven Music and Academic Scholarships DIANA MARIE FARQUHAR Transfer (South Caro- lina) 4 MELANIE LYNN FEALKO Transfer (Houston, Texas) 2; Band 2. 3: Lions All State Band 2,3, 4; Majorette 2, 3; Annual Staff 4 DONALD JEROME GAINES Transfer (Pearl- McLaurin) 4; FFA KARL KEITH GATES Track 1; Basketball 1: School Play 2; Chorus 2, State Chorus 2: Holy- field Award 3; FFA 4; Forensics 4 RONALD DAVID HILL Transfer (Saltillo) 2; Foot- ball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Prep Basket- ball All-American 4; Baseball 2, 3. 4, All- Conference Honorable Mention 3, Best Defen- sive Player 4: Who’s Who 2. 3, 4; FCA 3, 4: DECA 4; Who’s Who Among Outstanding American High School Students 4; Mr. BHS GLORIA JEAN HINES Chorus 2, 3, 4; Forensics 4; Choral Music Award SHERRY LYNN HINSON Transfer (Brinkley. Jack- son) 3; Chorus 3,4; Ensemble 3, 4 JAMES OTIS HUGHES Transfer 2; Football 3. 4: Basketball 3, 4; Track 3 JACK RUSTIN JACKSON Band 1: Basketball Man- ager 3; Football Manager 2, 3, 4; Track 3; FFA 4 MARY JOY JENNINGS Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Officer 4, Majorette 1. 2: Rifle Team 3; Class Officer 2, 4: Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 2. 4: Who's Who 2, 3, 4: Football Cheerleader 4; Drug Abuse Council 4; March of Dimes Co- Chairman 3, Chairman 4; Forensics 4: Home- coming Queen; Miss BHS: Honor Graduate: Beta Distinction; Activities Award; I DARE YOU Award 144 Qenior Credits NATHAN MARK JOHNSON Beta Club 1,2,3: Football 3: FCA 3; Drug Abuse Council 4; School Play 2, 3 PATRICIA ANN JOHNSON Beta Club 2. 3. 4; Annual Staff 2, 3. 4; Quill and Scroll 3. 4; School Play 3: Forensics 4: Speech Award JIMMY CHARLES JORDAN Football Manager 1, 2. 3. 4; FCA 2,3,4; Basketball 2; FFA 2. 3. 4 DAVID CORLEY KERSH Beta Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Manager 2; Baseball 2,3, 4. Most Improved 2, Best Defensive Player 3, Honorable Mention LDC 3, Rankin County Tournament Team 3, Most Valuable Player 4: FCA Officer 3, 4: Who’s Who 3, 4; Homecom- ing Escort 3: Who’s Who Among American High School Students; Outstanding Teenagers of America; Drug Abuse Council 4; I DARE YOU Award MELINDA SUE LAMB Transfer (Brandon Acad- emy) 2; Chorus 2, 3, 4. Ensemble 2, 3; Beta Club 2: Who’s Who 3; School Play 3: Forensics 4; Who’s Who Among Outstanding American High School Students 4 PAMELA SUE LINDSEY Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Major- ette 1,2, Drum Majorette 3, 4; Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Who's Who 2, 3; Homecoming Maid 3; Honor Graduate; Beta Distinction; Drum Majorette Award ELIZABETH TODD LONG Transfer (New Orleans) 2: Beta Club 2, 3. 4: Basketball 3, 4, All-Lit- tle Dixie 4; Class Vice-President 3: School Play 3; Honor Graduate; Beta Distinction DENISE STEVENSON MARTIN Transfer (Slidell. La.) 4 TERRELL MILES McDANIEL Transfer (Brandon Academy) 4: Annual Staff: Chorus; DECA: Who's Who: Holyfield Speech Award; Foren- sics; Honor Graduate; Beta Distinction RONALD D. MITCHELL Track Manager 1; Foot- ball Manager 1, 2; Football 3: FCA 3; FFA 3, 4; DECA 4, Vice-President JOSEPH WAYNE MOORE Transfer (Meridian) 4; Honor Graduate; USM Academic Scholarship STEPHEN ANTHONY MYRICK Transfer (Hatties- burg) 1 GREGORY LAMPTON NAIL (3-year Graduate) Golf 3,4, Golf Award 3; Beta Club 1. 3, 4; Honor Graduate; Beta Distinction MICHEAL DALE NASH Football 1. 2. 3. 4, Pride Award 3, Tri-Captain 4: Baseball 1,2,3, 4: Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Who’s Who 3, 4: Bovs’ State 3; Drug Abuse Council 4; Class Officer 3, 4; Who’s Who Among Ameri- can High School Students; Hall of Fame; Honor Graduate: Beta Distinction; Jaycee-Jaycette Scholarship: Activities Award JOHNNIE SUE NEW Chorus 2.3. Ensemble 3 JOHN DAVIS ORCUTT Football 1; Track 2; FFA 3. 4 JAMES RUSSELL PONDER. JR. Transfer (Brandon Academy) 3: Football 3, 4; FFA 3, 4; FCA 3. 4; Who’s Who 3 LAW ANA QUA YE PORTER Beta Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus 3.4: Beta Distinction; Honor Graduate MARGARET SUZANNE PRINCE Football Cheer- leader 1. 3, 4; Baseball Cheerleader 3: Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4, District VI Tournament Team 1, 2, 3, 4; South A Tournament Team 1, 3; State A Tournament Team 1, 3; All- North Little Dixie 3: All-Little Dixie 3.4, Most Valuable Player 3, 4; Best Free Throw Shooter 3: Sportsmanship Award 2; Outstanding Young Athletes of America 2. 3. 4: State All- Star Game 4; Track 3, 4; Class Officer 3: Beta Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Who’s Who Among Outstand- ing High School Students 3, 4: Homecoming Maid 4: Who's Who 3,4; Outstanding Teenag- ers of America 4: Athletic Award; Honor Grad- uate; Beta Distinction KEITH ERICE RANSOM Football 1. 2. 3. 4. Honorable Mention All-Little Dixie 3. All- Little Dixie 4, Best Lineman 3: FCA Officer 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Bi-Racial Committee 2,3, 4; Who's Who 2, 3, 4; FFA 1, 2: Forensics 4; Athletic Award ROBERT RAYMOND RESTER, JR. Transfer (Bran- don Academy) 3: Who’s Who 3 STEVEN PATRICK ROSS Band 1; Bi-Racial Com- mittee 1: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1. 2, 3, 4, Most Valuable 4; Baseball 2: Boys' State 8; FCA 3, 4; Beta Club 1. 2, 3. 4: Who’s Who Among American High School Students 4; Honor Graduate: Beta Distinction BRENDA RUFFIN Chorus 3. 4 BECKY LYNNE RUSSELL Transfer (Brandon Acad- emy) 3; DECA Officer 4; Chorus 4 DAVID WAYNE SLADE FFA 1. 2. 3, 4 CAROLYN DELL SLATER Band 1: Transfer (Crys- tal Springs) 3; Forensics 3. 4 CATHLENE CAROL SMITH Transfer (Madison- Ridgeland) 2: Basketball 2, 3. 4; Chorus 2; Who’s Who 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; DECA 4 WILLIAM STEPHEN SPENGLER Basketball 1, 2; Class Officer 2; Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 4: DECA 4. District Award 4; Homecoming Escort 4: Who’s Who Among Outstanding American High School Students 4; Who’s Who 4; Drug Abuse Council 4: Honor Graduate; Beta Distinction THOMAS EARL STONE Track 2. 3; DECA 4 SUSAN KAY STRICKLAND Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. District VI All-Star Team 4, Best Free Throw Award 4: Track 2, 3; Beta Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Society of Outstanding American High School Students: Outstanding Teenagers of America; Who’s Who 4: Hall of Fame; Saluta- toriam Honor Graduate; Beta Distinction; UM Academic Scholarship BOBBIE JEAN TAYLOR BRENDA RUTH TAYLOR Chorus 2,3,4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Forensics 4; Basketball Cheerleader 4 GLORIA JOYCE TAYLOR JENNIE REE TAYLOR SHIRLEY MARIE TAYLOR Band 1 CLINTON HENRY THAMES. JR. Football 1. 2. 3,4, Honorable Mention North Little Dixie 3: FCA 3. 4: FFA 3: Who’s Who 4 PEGGY DIANE THAMES Beta Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Chorus 2,3, Accompanist 3, Ensemble 2: Accounting Award; Honor Graduate; Beta Dis- tinction OLIN CARSON THOMAS Football 1, 2. 3. 4; Track 1; FCA 3. 4, Officer 3, 4: Basketball 1; FFA 3. 4 HENRY THOMAS TORRENCE Transfer (Brandon Academy) 2: Football 2, 3, 4: FFA 2. 3. 4: DECA JACK BARRY TORRENCE Transfer (Brandon Academv) 2; Football 3; Baseball Manager 2; Who’s Who 3, 4; Homecoming Escort 4 BETTY LYNN WEBB Chorus 3. 4 SHELDON MAGRUDER WEBB Transfer (Brandon Academy) 4; FFA WILLIAM BYNN WEBB Football 1, 2. 3. 4. Tri- Captain 4; FCA Officer 3, 4; FFA 1. 2. 3, 4: Who’s Who 4 MARK BRADLEY WILLIAMS Track 1. 2; Football 2; Homecoming Escort 4 JAMES EDWARD WILLIAMSON. JR. Transfer (Jackson Brinkley) 3: FFA 4 JOEL ANIECE WINSLEY Football Cheerleader 2. 3. 4; Basketball Cheerleader 1, 3: Class Offi- cer 2,4; Bi-Racial Committee 1, 4; Annual Staff 4; Drug Abuse Council 4; Outstanding High School Students of America 4 CARLA MERLENE WYCKOFF Transfer (Wichita. Kansas) 3; Star Student 4; Honor Graduate; Betty Crocker Homemaking Award