Brandon High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Brandon, MS)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1975 volume:

THE BULLDOG BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL BRANDON, MISSISSIPPI Where were you from 8 a.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 1974, to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 1975? You were there! SPEC limit 0WJMM 3 irrui From many directions you arrived to become a part of the days at BHS — the hallway hubbub . . . the time of devotion . . .the classroom clamor. . . the lunch room rumble . . . the 50’s Day . . . Tacky Day! Through myriad moments you moved — routine . . . painful. . . broadening enlightening challenging pursuing the ever-elusive butterfly, education. And when the brain cells ceased their labor, you turned to lighter pursuits: the joys of wedded bliss, homecoming highlights, cheerleading follies, strange leg art, Halloween witches’ brew, and fashion headgear. . The Bulldogs were great, and you were there with the spirit that helped keep them that way. With music, cheers, expert instructions for the officials, or just a friendly word of encouragement or a pat on the back, you supported whatever Bulldog was in season. 12 In 1975 you were one of 410 students in grades ten through twelve, the largest enrollment in the history of BHS. Your community, 147 years old this year, grew with your school, and everywhere progress was evident. New school programs enhanced the value of your education, and with each new experience you grew and matured. BHS was alive in '75, and you were there. 16 Administration Is the Basic Key to Effective School Operation From the county level to the operation of individual school plants, our Brandon public school system has met the educational needs of Its students, largely because of concerned professional administrators. Our own principals are typical of such professionalism. They have carried out regulations with fairness, dealing with us according to our behavior. While we may not always have been perfectly happy, we have recognized the need for an orderly school. At BHS this year, the office area was remodeled to provide a suite with separate space for each school operation. Mr. Haddock was efficiently assisted by Mrs. Mashbum. a paragon of secretarial virtues. W. H. HADDOCK Attendance Center Principal T. W. HASKINS High School Principal MRS. NELLMASHBURN Secretary Mr. Haddock joined the high school faculty in honoring our Floyd - Patrick merger with a reception. 18 MRS. BARBARA RUSSELL Secretary With our increased enrollment, the resulting secretarial workload required the hiring of an additional secretary. Mrs. Russell has been more than adequate for the task, serving as general assistant to Mr. Haskins. Her smiling face has brightened our days. MRS. SYLVIA DELANEY Counselor Snags in our schedules, scores on our ACT, trouble with our grades - all these required the expert and compassionate help of our diminutive counselor. Occasionally she even provided a shoulder to cry on. THE RANKIN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION These gentlemen are responsible for the administration of all county schools. They are in charge of such imponant duties as formulating regulations, hearing complaints, and approving teachers. Shown at a regular meeting, members include (SEATED) Melvin Strough, Billy Bridges, Gary Butler; (STANDING) Roben Sorey, Ben Sullivan, Charles Emmons, andE. L. Penitt, Superintendent of Education for Rankin County. 19 Being a Teacher at BHS Is a Big Responsibility Although days are hectic and students try their patience considerably, the teachers seem to come through with a smile and a good attitude. Despite the antics and strange answers of recalcitrant Spanish and English scholars, Mrs. Mashbum still managed to maintain her sense of humor. Sometimes, in fact, those answers prompted the humor. Arriving early, Mr. James apd Mr. Sutton commiserated over mutual trials and tribulations. Meanwhile, a good joke cracked in Mrs. Holyfield’s history class almost destroyed her composure. 20 Bookkeeping class was sometimes a wild one. Mis. Bryant did her best to tame the group with a friendly smile and a firm tone of voice. Meanwhile, Coach Patrick stressed the fact that if you come upon a wall during life, never give up hope of getting over it. MRS. MARY BEARD Homemaking I, 11, III MRS. LOUISE BENTON English II, Art, Annual Sponsor DAVID BRITT General Math I, Basketball MRS. MILDRED BRYANT Shorthand, Typing, Accounting MRS. EVELYN COUCH Algebra I, II, Advanced Math MRS. MERLE EAST Librarian BOBBY HAYES Band Director MRS. ESSIE HOLYFIELD American History, Economics, American Government LEONARD JAMES Physical Science, General Math II, Geometry ANDY JOHNS Health, Physical Education, Football MRS. MINADA JOHNSTON Marketing I, II MRS. HAZEL MASHBURN English IV, Spanish I, II 21 JACK-McALPIN Driver's Education, Football JOHN PATRICK American History, Football MRS. NANCY PATRICK Geometry, Algebra II, Bible Club Sponsor MISS JACQUELINE POLK Director of Choral Music MRS. FRANCES RATCLIFF English III, Latin II MISS JIMMIE SMITH Speech I, II, English II, Beta Sponsor, Speech Club Sponsor BOBBYE SUTTON World History MRS. BRENDA SUTTON English II, III DAVID TURNER World History, American Government, Economics EMMETT WILLIAMS Vocational Agriculture I, II, III, FFA Sponsor VAN R. WORLEY Biology, Chemistry, Advanced Science 22 Teaching is a profession that requires extra special people to perform their extra special tasks. Brandon High School is very fortunate in that it has many fine professionals on its staff. After having listened to speeches all day long, Miss Smith had to pause and catch her breath. At the faculty reception honoring Miss Floyd and Coach Patrick, Mrs. Beard, along with Mrs. Bryant and Mr. Sutton, seemed to enjoy making the decision between the cookies and the cake. After all the goodies had been eaten, the newlyweds- to-be were all smiles as they investigated the contents of their gift box. At a basketball game later Mr. Haddock and Coach Rogers discussed the game, while Coach McAlpin dreamed about the football season. 23 Everyone seemed to think the game was interesting but Steve and Ronnie. Wonder what their topic of conversation could have been? Jerry liked to play teacher, but Schley wasn’t very enthusiastic about the idea. David was greedy when it came to witches' brew. It Has Been Said That the Senior Year Is One That Is Never Forgotten. Now we know that to be true. Throughout the year there was anxiety and nervousness as we waited for the year to draw to a close. However, as the year did draw to a close, we hesitated to leave because we knew that BHS had truly been good to us. Graduation exercises are now completed, and the glory of being a senior is over. We are positive that BHS has changed us over the past four years, and we hope that we have changed it . . . for the better. Regardless of where the Road of Life takes us in the years to come, BHS will always be very special to us. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped us through these challenging but highly important days. The senior officers were Jerry Pesce, president; Bill Corley, vice-president; and Lillie Taylor, secretary. We had a wake for the Pearl Pirate, who was given a proper send-off to his everlasting reward by Odell and her friends. Assembly programs have different effects on different people. Roger needed a nap. 25 Chauffeur Mac concentrated on the road, unlike his royal passenger, Dusty, whose mind was on attracting the attention of every parade onlooker. Mac seemed more concerned with preventing the crippling of one of the Queen’s fans. If Roger didn't look like an All-Star baseball player, then you don't know one when you see one! The advanced math class, Schley's lollipop, and Mrs. Holyfield celebrated both the placing at Mississippi College of the math team and the end of a long case of Senioritis. Kathy concentrated on how she could help Betsy with her problem instead of thinking of her math. Meanwhile, Buddy searched far and wide in his microscope for a glimpse of an amoeba or a paramecium. S'“ H Lil' Ed was really hurt when Steve said he just didn't feel quite up to playing leap frog with him and Coach Johns. Seems a bloodthirsty Clinton Arrow just shot him down! Denise seemed wickedly intent on doing the same for Paula as they grew instant roses for their prom at the Armory. Ladders are dangerous weapons. Where did all that traditional senior dignity go? Jerry and Glenda abandoned any semblance of it in their ravenous attack on Mrs. Couch’s advanced math cake. It was corn-dog day for the rest of us in the food (?) factory. Oh for senior privileges! Even favorites couldn't maintain their dignity long enough to be photographed. Bill Corley, Brenda Bankston, Steve Hall, Brandi Ramsdell, Kathy Cockerham, and Jerry Pesce warmed” the Ellingburg fireplace. Judging from Steve Crumbley's ghastly grimace, one might conclude that he neglected to use his Desenex this morning. School life, for the seniors, brought on a kaleidoscope of moods. In bookkeeping one day, Libby, Mrs. Bryant, and Devonia found things hilarious. Laura, laboring diligently, showed the strain of it all, and Marianne, poised at a stilled typewriter, dreamed of whatever Marianne dreams of. Brandi and Jerry, who could be found everywhere together, glowingly modeled the latest in homecoming fashions, while Earnest, warming himself at the Pearl bonfire, displayed a great look for the fashion-minded Eskimo. Robert, all folded up in the cramped quarters of his desk, looked much less menacing in the classroom than on the basketball court. 28 Dignified seniors? We no doubt had some, but we also had some real dummies. David, for example, invited carnival goers to pay good money to wash his face the hard way. The three stooges left their dignity somewhere else when they made the bonfire scene. (Look out, world! We're turning them loose this year.) Ah, but decorum has not completely died. Dusty and Mac were the perfect picture of the Southern gentleman and his lady as they posed in their homecoming finery. You can almost smell the magnolias! 29 30 JACQUELINE FAYE ADAMS EARNEST HENRY ANDERSON EDWARD EARL ANDERSON BRENDA CAROL BANKSTON PATRICE LYNNE BISHOP ALICE FAYE BRAGG JERRY LANE BURKS SIDNEY McLAURIN BURNHAM, JR. KATHY LYNNE COCKERHAM PAULA RAE COOK WILLIAM CARL CORLEY GARY JOE COWAN DAVID LEE CRADDOCK STEVEN MORRIS CRUMBLEY MYRTIS YVONNE DORSEY 31 APRIL MICHELLE FERGUSON JACKIE MILTON FINCH ARTHUR RAY FLETCHER DUSTY LEE FOREMAN THERESA ANN GARVER LANCE JOHN GREMILLION III MARIANNE SULLIVAN HALL STEVEN LAWRENCE HALL LAURA DENISE HAMMONS CINDY SUE HAYWARD TONY RAY HOLEMAN THELMA LEE HUNT MARLON CHRISTIAN HUNTER KATHY LYNNE JACKSON DAVID ROBERT JOHNSON 33 WAYNE CECIL JOHNSON. JR. JOCELYN LEDORA JONES THELMA LEE JONES CATHERINE ANN KREGER RONALD JAMES LUEBBERT ELIZABETH DEAN MARTIN EARNEST LEE McLAURIN, JR. IRMA JEAN McNEAL EDWARD LYNN McNEIL ROGER DALE MERCHANT JOHN ALLEN MOAK DEBRA LYNNE MULLINS TERRY GENE OWENS JERRY LEE PESCE GLENDA POWELL 35 36 RUBY LEE PURVIS SCHLEY ALBERT PURVIS, JR. SHERRY BARNES RAINER BRANDI MARIE RAMSDELL MELINDA KAY READY MARGARET DENISE RILEY NANCY JANE ROBINSON BETSY ROSS BUREN STEVE SMITH JERRY LEE SPANN LORETTA SUE STEPHENS ANNIE MARIE TAYLOR DEVONIA DALE TAYLOR LILLIE DIANE TAYLOR ROSE MARY TAYLOR 37 LANNIE ERVIN TOWNSEND VIOLET ELAINE TULLOS BRIAN GEORGE VANDER MEULEN HENRY SHERMAN WALTERS WILLIAM KEITH WARD PAMELA KAY WARNER ROBERT LEE WASH SHERRY DALE WEBB WANDA JEAN WESTBROOK BRENDA ELAINE WHITEHEAD LAWRENCE McKAY WILLIAMS DIANA LEA WYLIE 39 Edward is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dornie Anderson. He played basketball for four years and won many tournament team positions. As a junior he made All-Little Dixie and the All-State Class A Tournament teams. This year he was named to the Puckett, Brandon and Pearl Invitational Tournament teams; and in district playoffs he was named to the District VI All-Tournament team. In addition, he was named All-Little Dixie, All-North Little Dixie, and All-State Class A. At the athletic banquet he was given the Best Free-Throw Award. Edward's basketball record was not his only achievement. He was named to Who’s Who Among American High School Students and to the Society of Distinguished American High School Students. In Who's Who at BHS, Edward was elected Handsome and Class Favorite by his freshman and sophomore classmates. Last year he was junior class vice-president, and this year he was named an Exchange Club Student of the Month. He was a member of the Bi-Racial Committee for two years and of the FFA for three. Edward attends the Evergreen Methodist Church. He plans to attend Jackson State University. Betsy's parents are Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Ross. A member of the band for four years, Betsy was elected secretary her junior year and Low Woodwind Leader her senior year. At graduation she received the John Philip Sousa Award. Her scholastic averages were such that she was chosen Most Intelligent in her class for two years and was Valedictorian of the Class of '75. A Beta member for four years, Betsy was secretary this year and graduated with honors and Beta Distinction. For two years she was a member of the Bi-Racial Committee. As a result of her high score on the American College Test and her current year's high scholastic average, Betsy was named 1975 Star Student. Because of her high achievement in science, she received this year's Bausch and Lomb Science Award. She was chosen Student of the Month by the Exchange Club. Betsy is a member of the Brandon Methodist Church. 40 i KATHY LYNNE JACKSON Hall of Fame Kathy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy L. Jackson. Her interest in music prompted her to participate in the band, where she received numerous awards in contests. At the Lumberton and the Meridian Band Clinics this year she won first band second chair and second chair, respectively. At Solo and Ensemble Contest she rated superior in alto sax duet for two years and in alto sax solo for one year. In her senior year Kathy served on the Band Council as reporter, and at graduation she was named Outstanding Bandswoman by Tau Beta Sigma at the University of Southern Mississippi. Kathy's interests were not confined to music, however. She was a Beta Club member for four years and graduated with honors and Beta Distinction. She actively participated in Bible Club activities. As a junior Kathy was chosen to represent BHS during Youth Week at a dinner sponsored by the Optimist Club at the Hotel Heidelberg. Kathy was named to membership in Who's Who Among American High School Students for two years. She was listed as an Outstanding Teenager of America and was chosen a member of the Society of Distinguished American High School Students. The student body chose Kathy as the Most Courteous Girl her senior year, and at graudation she received the Danforth Foundation Award and the BHS Math Award. A member of the Brandon First Baptist Church, Kathy was active in many youth activities and the youth choir. She plans to major in biology at Mississippi State University. Glenda is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edsel Powell. An avid baseball fan, she was the statistician for three years and received an appreciation award from the players and coaches at this year’s athletic banquet. She was a Beta Club member for four years, graduated with honors and Beta Distinction, and was Salutatorian for the Class of '75. She was also a member of the Speech Club. Her interest in photography was put to good use on the staff of the BULLDOG, where she was photographer for four years and editor two years. She is a member of the Quill and Scroll, International Honor Society for High School Journalists. Glenda’s academic achievements resulted in her being chosen Most Intelligent in her class for two years. She was named to membership in the Society of Distinguished American High School Students this year and was listed as one of the Outstanding Teenagers of America her junior year. For the past two years Glenda has been named to Who’s Who Among American High School Students. Because of her interest in science, she attended the Student Science Training Program at Mississippi College and represented BHS at the Mississippi Engineering Society's annual meeting. A member of the First Baptist Church of Brandon, Glenda belonged to the Bible Club at BHS. At graduation she received the Typing, Speech, Citizenship and Activities Awards. Glenda will attend Mississippi State University, where she will major in chemical engineering. What thoughts fly through the mind of a graduate in his final minutes as a high school student? As each graduate strides to the field to assemble one last time with his class, there must surely be memories of past days. And somewhere, mingling with all the old memories are the solemn sounds of Pomp and Circumstance and the realization that now he must begin to live what were once dreams for the future. 42 Arms swinging, feel in time with the music, seventy-four graduates walked away from Brandon High School and stepped to meet the future. Taking their seats, the Class of '75 heard the National Anthem sung by the chorus; and for the remaining minutes of the ceremony most old memories and future plans were put aside. The time was now. It was their graduation. in her salutatory address, Glenda quoted DESIDERATA and gave advice fitting for graduates to remember as they would learn the ways of the world in the future: With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. 43 Speaking on behalf of her classmates, Betsy acknowledged their debt to their homes, school, and community while urging them to assert their independence and leadership capabilities. After Betsy’s speech, the awards were presented by Mr. Haddock. Diana received the History Award, and the Vocational Award was accepted by Devonia. Glenda was named by the faculty to the Hall of Fame. Miss Polk presented Choral Music Awards to Denise, Elaine, and Myrtis. Marianne received the Home Economics Award and Betsy was selected to receive the Bausch and Lomb Award. Sherry was presented with the Shorthand 44 Award. The serious and somewhat sad- looking seniors sat patiently and listened to the chorus sing Era of Peace. In those few minutes each and every graduate relived moments from the past four years, remembering the good and even the bad times they had at Brandon High School. -dm 'WWW The diplomas these seniors were about to receive acknowledged completion of all required courses; yet, so meny obtained more than just the required minimums. Edward was voted to receive the Hall of Fame Award. Tony received the Jaycee Award entitling him to a two-hundred-dollar scholarship to the college of his choice. Susie, having a 98 yearly average, received the Art Award. Many of these graduates had made Brandon High School their own. These seniors had worked to do their best in academics and built BHS by participating in athletics and organizations. With hours of work, they shaped both themselves and their institution. They gradually taught themselves the skills of self- discipline , perserverance, and pride in their own accomplishments. They realized that life, like a mirror, never gives back more than we put into it. The junior officers were Jo Lynne Davis, secretary; Sharon Johnson, vice-president; and Joe Barnes, president. Joe, seems to have been left out of the seating arrangements. Gwen Harvey, one of the junior maids, and her escort, Willie Taylor, wanted to be taller than everyone else; so they stood on the retaining wall. The audience, including Carolyn and Karen, was all smiles at assembly programs. After all, they were missing class. Kathy (shown opposite) surely could yell at those pep rallies! Jo Lynne, what were you and Mike doing back there? You were supposed to pin on the ribbon. Lannie, how did it feel to be a chauffeur? Vicky surely did look warm at the bonfire. Pirates bum well. Lynn and Jan seemed to be trying out for a role in MACBETH, but actually they were becoming Beta members. 46 As Juniors We Fell in the Middle of Grade Level Classification. We have already passed ''go” our sophomore year, but we have not yet reached the final red light of our days at BHS as the seniors have. So, we are only between. For us, this has been a warm and exciting place. In between our hours here we found ourselves falling into our work, feeling pride in our achievements. We could be found anywhere there was excitement ... at the bonfire, the games, and even hurrying in the halls. And always right in the middle of it all! As juniors we have adapted to a place called the middle. Here we have felt alive by asserting ourselves and getting involved in our school. We have learned a valuable lesson: Life will love us only when we can love life. 47 (1) Many's philosophy: If smiles are really contagious, why don’t we spread more of them around? (2) Angela to Cindy: Mrs. Benton thinks that we don't know she knows we know that she's taking our picture. Mom, (3) you've just gotta bring me an excuse for Mr. Haskins. It's a matter of life or death. Guess what? (4) I’m cleaning my bathroom bowl while I sleep.” In the middle of Mrs. Holyfield's history class, Brenda (5) began to daydream about Wes ... or who was it??? The favorites (6) JAN TURNER, INGRID BURNHAM, MICHELE MORGAN, and MIKE SIRMON were found out in the woods trying to hitch a ride back to the stables. They got a real charge from the electric fence. 1 ] e • Eric (1) had ihe privilege of being named Mr. Legs of BHS. With legs like that, he may become Mr. America; or, who knows, maybe even Miss America?! Karen! (2) Don't throw that bottle at the ref! It was only a foul. (3) Kathy was not one to say I told you so, but they had warned Mr Haskins to pay the electric bill. (4) When I grow up, I’m gonna be the secretary for the President of the United States. Now, Mrs. Couch, (5) let me show you how I would do it. Can you imagine anyone wanting Chip's picture more than mine? Wondering what we're laughing at? Mr. Worley, of course. He’s not fooling us! As Joe and Willie await Miss Polk's cue to come on stage, they turn their sweet smiling faces toward the photographer and ask Who Me? 50 James Adams James Adcock Rochelle Anear Chip Andrews Carl Azcuy Dan Ball Joe Barnes Buddy Barnette Mike Barrineau Barbara Brown Joyce Brown Patricia Brown Shirley Brown Jennifer Bruce Ingrid Burnham Joel Burnham Fon Campbell Earnest Carter Steve Carter Sherry Chandler Alton Childs Bobby Clark Mike Cook Joey Crumbley Scott Davidson Jo Lynne Davis Joyce Ann Davis Ken Dickerson David Dickson Eric Donahoe Max Donald Pierce Dotherow Tom Dunaway Martha Ann East Joe Ellingburg David Entrekin Charles Evans Carolyn Fulton Debbie Fulton V. L. Gray Gwen Harvey James Harvey Connie Hinson Pam Hodges Vic Holland Sherrye Holyfield Angela Hutchins Roger Ivy Kimi Jamison Kathy Jennings Charles Johnson Cindy Johnson Sandi Johnson Sharon Johnson Gene Johnston David Jones Gwen Jones Jimmy Jones Karen Kaiser Cliff Kemp Terry King Vic Knight Cass Kreger Robert Layton Karen Lentz Virginia Lewis Angela Lloyd Nancy Marr Mark Maschoff Jan Matthews Brenda Mayers Linda Mayers 51 Ricky McCrory Alice McNeal John Melvin Sara Melvin Jeff Miley Brenda Milstead Michele Morgan John Morrow Vicki Morrow Russell Moss Denise Murray Larry Myers Sandra Myers Vaddie Myers Eddie Charles Nelson Burt Nokes Stacy Paderewski Eddie Palmer Patty Parsons Cathy Patrick Ronnie Porter Debbie Raines Diane Reed David Renfroe Jeff Rickies Charlotte Rogers Karen Rowell James Scott Steve Sendelwick Danny Sharak Nora Sims Mike Sirmon Timmy Smith Jaqueline Spann Levon Spann Cindy Stevenson Cathy Still Lynn Sweet Brenda Taylor Willie Taylor Annie Thurman Earnestine Thurman Cindy Traugott Debbie Turner Jan Turner Brenda Vinson Joseph Waites Cindy Walters David Walton Jessie Ward James Washington Tanya Welch John Wess Cindy Wheeler Janet Wheeler Vicki White Debbie Whitehead Darla Whitley Ross Williams Clara Wilson Randy Witbeck Grant Wyckoff Tony Wynn 52 Stacy, have you heard that little saying about Typing today, executive lap-sitter tomorrow?' Don't despair, Cliff, the man from Whitfield can be here in just minutes. NOT PICTURED: Bill Atkinson George Bell Mickey Bradshaw Joe Britton Curtis Clayton Danny Collier Wilma Davis Ron Goldbark Victor Harvey Walter Harvey Henry Johnson Morgan McClellan Ricky Pearson Renee Phillips Tom Preston Paula Ratcliff Mitchell Rucker Gary Stephens Jerry Taylor Jimmy Taylor Bruce Williams John Williamson 53 Can rulers and pencils be so interesting? Actually members of the art class were squinting carefully to be sure their perspective was right. The officers were Mark Cook, vice-president; Cindy Cerniglia, secretary; and Mike Murray, president. They are trying to make us think they won those trophies but we know they didn't. Meanwhile, Roger, Ann, and Cindy were at the carnival talking the daily gossip. Roger, couldn't you tell Cindy wanted some Coke? Don't Helen and Mark look sweet? Those were the good ol’ days. Ann Hastings (opposite page) seemed to be inquiring of Greg about the realism of their marriage. Lori should have studied for that test. Shakespeare is heavy stuff! 54 School Is Made of Many Things. Many people feel that Brandon Hign School is just a building where students gather and where they are forced to study English, math, and other bland subjects. However, as members of the sophomore class, we are convinced that BHS is much more than this. Friends, fun, fellowship - these, among other things, are BHS! We will have to admit that we were pessimistic at first about our debut in the high school, but now as we look back on our sophomore year, we can plainly see that it has been a good one. We realize that during all of the excitement of this year we have learned a great deal about ourselves and about life. Anxiously we await the coming years of our high school career, and we trust that they will hold as much for us as the past one has. 55 Wonder whose birthday the new Beta Club members were celebrating? (1) It must have been really wild! Everybody looks so excited! Under Mr. Worley's supervision, Mark and Barry (2) prepared some delicious and appetizing Fried Frog Legs! But we don't blame you, Cindy (4); we'd turn our backs on that one, too. Well, there’s Perry (3) leading the sophomore clan back from eating their favorite lunch - Fried Frog Legs! Can you believe that MOST of them are smiling?! 5 56 (1) Now which way did that darn Chuck Wagon go? We caught the sophomore favorites JUDY SWILLEY, KEVIN DONAHOE, BRIAN DICKERSON, and THERESA NAIL (2) sitting around waiting to be served their barbecued steaks. But what they didn't know is Kevin had already eaten them all! I wonder if Albert Einstein got started this way, too? (4) Poor Scott! (3) His mommy won’t let him bring his pacifier to school, so he has to settle for his thumb! Quick!! Somebody pull Judy's string so she can start cheering! (5) 57 Bridgette Adams Ida Agee Mike Anderson Danny Atkinson Deborah Bankston Kathy Barnette Mike Baughman Danny Beard Sheila Beard Mary Ann Bethay Wanda Blair Glenda Bogan Gale Boyd Theresa Bracken Joe Britton Gale Brown Pat Brown Scott Brown Patricia Carpenter Ricky Carter Teddy Carter Cindy Cemiglia David Clark Annette Clingon Perry Coleman Mark Cook Michael Dantzler Betty Jean Davis Wes Dawson Mark Dearman Debra Delancey Brian Dickerson Nancy Dixon Kevin Donahoe Emma Dorsey Greg Duke Ann Gates Mike Goode Lori Goudy Cindy Graves Jerry Green Nancy Gremillion David Griffing Roe Grubbs Renee Gugino Helen Haddock Gwen Hales Keith Hall Donna Harrell Tony Harrison Gordon Harvey Ann Hastings Savannah Hatch Alvin Hawkins Kathy Henderson Rosemary Hester Bernice Hobson Kim Hoke Christine Hotten Karen Jackson Daniel Jeffries Doug Johnson Sarah Johnson Danny Jones Wilson Karges Elma Kelly Gwen Kelly Marilyn Reys Jack King Rosemary Lamb Joey Landers Joel Layton 59 Janie Lentz Many Lewis Darlene Marodis Ikie May Sherry May Evelyn Mayers Eric McClellan Annie McComell Arthur McComell Patsy McCrory Richard McCrory Sam McLelland Jessie McNair Richard McNair Roben McNair Valerie McPherson Vivica Meador Betty Jean Melvin James Melvin Margie Melvin Danny Miller Danny Mitchell Lisa Mitchell Joe Morrow Karen Mullins Dennis Murray Mike Murray Amy Naef Theresa Nail Jeff North Linda Norwood Randy Owens Kim Parks Jeff Payne Mildred Pearson Kenny Phillips Tony Preston Odell Proctor Rusty Purvis Jo Anne Radon Julie Raines Jo Anne Reed Randy Robbins Karen Roberts Paul Robinson Jo Anne Ruffin Eddie Rutland Elbert Scott Willie Shedd Janice Shows Brad Simpson Ada Sims Valerie Sims Charles Smith Donnie Smith Jeff Smith Dennis Spann Melvin Strough Judy Swilley Ada Taylor David Taylor Genell Taylor Jay Taylor Nancy Taylor Terry Taylor Jimmy Thornton Mark Townsend Tony Varner Otis Wallace Gene Warren Donna Washington David Watkins Steve Welch Glenda Whittaker Denice Whitehead Barry Whitley Cindy Yount 60 NOT PICTURED: Craig Adams Ronnie Adams Gene Allen Greg Anderson Mike Brown Teresa Brown Greg Carter Randolph Clayton Francis Crain Danny Davis Eddie Dear Charles Fletcher Stephen Frazier Larry Damell Gray Dennis Harvey Joe Hawkins Robert Jackson Calvin Jones Charles Jones Sandra Langley David Ludlow Marvin Mangum Becky Matthews Linda Mayers John McCray Bemida Mike Jeff Miley Ethel Maria Minor Donald Myers Larry Myers Brenda Reed Nathaniel Russell Stephen Sims Jacqueline Spann Wendy Tennyson Earnest Walton Jim Williams Lindsay Wilson 61 62 LANNIE TOWNSEND Lannie, who transferred from Purvis in the eleventh grade, has been actively involved in baseball and football his entire school career and was president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes this year. At the athletic banquet he was named Most Valuable Player in baseball and Best Defensive Back in football. Ranking scholastically in the upper fourth of his class, he was a Beta Club member for three years and was president his senior year. Named this year to the Society of Distinguished American High School Students, he graduated with honors and Beta Distinction and received the faculty award for Citizenship. He was president of his junior class and has been in Who's Who for two years. An active member of Brandon First Baptist Church, Lannie sings in the youth choir. 6 i Brenda attended Brandon Academy her freshman year. At BHS she was a cheerleader for two years. A Beta Club member her senior year, Brenda was in the top fourth of her graduating class scholastically and graduated with honors and Beta Distinction. In her junior year she was named to the Society of Distinguished American High School Students. A chorus member for two years, she sang in the girls' ensemble this year and qualified to compete in the State Choral Festival. She was on the annual staff her sophomore year and was a Beauty and Class Favorite in Who's Who. A member of the Bible Club, Brenda is active in the Brandon First Baptist Church, where she sings in the youth choir. Miss BHS BRENDA BANKSTON 65 66 Beautiful and Handsome Class of 75 PAT BISHOP LANNIE TOWNSEND JERRY PESCE KATHY COCKERHAM MYRTIS DORSEY RUSTY GREMILLION Class of 76 DEBBIE RAINES CHIP ANDREWS MIKE BARRINEAU INGRID BURNHAM LYNN SWEET JOE ELLINGBURG 67 68 Class of 77 ROE GRUBBS TERRY TAYLOR DEBBIE BANKSTON JACK KING DAVID TAYLOR HELEN HADDOCK mmm Surrounded by numerous shade trees and beautiful flowers, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Ellingburg was the location for the features pictures. While BILL CORLEY and BRANDI RAMSDELL, Most Popular, posed beside the magnolias and azaleas, MIKE MURRAY and KATHY JACKSON, Most Courteous, paused for another glance at the spacious front lawn before entering the house. Inside, DUSTY FOREMAN and STEVE HALL, Most Athletic, prepared to match their skills in a game of pool. The facial expressions indicated that both were confident of a victory. BETSY ROSS, senior Intelligent, decided to take advantage of a break and play some quiet music. 69 Even with all the hustle and bustle involved in making the pictures, VALERIE SIMS, sophomore Intelligent, found time to relax and reminisce with a copy of the BULLDOG. Meanwhile, MIKE MURRAY and JAN TURNER, Most Dependable, were outside enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. While the others were strolling about the grounds or admiring the rooms in the house, JAN MATTHEWS, junior Intelligent, found a quiet corner and tried to remember the words of Hickory Dickory Dock. 70 During ihe day, everyone found various activities in which to engage themselves while waiting for their pictures to be taken. On the front porch JERRY PESCE and TERRY TAYLOR, Neatest, enjoyed their pleasant surroundings with a friend. STEVE HALL and DEBBIE MULLINS, Wittiest, spent the afternoon playing with a furry member of the Ellingburg family. C. C. savored being the center of attention. EARNEST CARTER and MICHELE MORGAN, Friendliest, finally found a moment to relax in a quiet corner of the charming family room. 71 Activities 72 feto •!! ••• • • • • • • %9 • • •••••• • «♦••• v. •••••• • '••• • • ••••� � 73 Homecoming 74 Was Sweetened With a 27-14 Victory Over Raleigh. Our colorful court, presented at halftime, had their time calendar turned back to remind them of what they were doing a decade ago in Dixie. Queen Dusty Foreman, crowned by '73 queen Joy Jennings, received an engraved charm from Mr. Haddock on behalf of the student body. Members of the court were Scott Sheppard, crown bearer; Marty Cowan, flower girl; David Taylor, Emma Dorsey, Kevin Donahoe, Renee Gugino, Mark Cook, Helen Haddock (Sophomores); Mike Barrineau, Debbie Raines, Eric Donahoe, Michele Morgan (Juniors); Mac Williams, Dusty Foreman, (Escort and Queen); Schley Purvis, Kay Ready, Jerry Spann, Myrtis Dorsey, Jerry Pesce, Brandi Ramsdell (Seniors); Willie Taylor, Gwen Harvey (Juniors). 74 Homecoming ceremonies welcomed the Class of '65 with a documentary of their senior year. The Bulldog honored Dianne Lewis Tigrett, '64 queen, with a corsage in her class colors. The post-game reception in their honor was an occasion for much enthusiastic reminiscing and the renewing of old acquaintances. Alumni included (ROW 1) Phyllis Kimble Dixon, Barbara Jo Breazeale Tatum, Lynn Cox Arnold. (ROW 2) Dan Tucker (Queen's escort), Connie Varner Kelley, Evelyn Thompson Pitts, Paula King Cooksey. (ROW 3) Cathie Franklin Twiner, Bonny Burnham Tigrett, Eula Blackwell Jourdan, Bill Holden. (ROW 4) Ronnie Fortune, Nedra Cantrell Lovelace, Jane Pace Brunt. (ROW 5) Virginia May Swilley, Dianne Lewis Tigrett, Carmen Chaves McClendon. (ROW 6) Steve Stubblefield, Elton Anderson, and Larry Benton. 75 Music, Say the Poets, Is the Universal Language of Mankind. It has certainly made an impact on BHS, by way of our expanded band and chorus. Whether in the stands boosting spirit, on the field performing a half-time show, in concert performing for assembly, or marching down Government street for the homecoming parade, the band clearly reflected its hours of hard work and training. Prominent additions for '75 were the new flag corps and the expanded rifle and drum corps. 76 The chorus sported two new looks this year - in clothes and boys. Their coordinated ensembles of white, red, and black gave them a definite air of distinction, and we were proud to see them in living color on the television program spotlighting Brandon’s birthday. The number of male singers quadrupled this year, and their voices added noticeable depth to the group’s performance. 77 The fony-five member chorus, under the talented direction of Miss Jacqueline Polk, had a profitable year of musical experiences. The group included (ROW 1) Sandi Johnson, Brenda Bankston, Pat Bishop, Elaine Tullos, Jo Ann Reid, Debbie Mullins, Debbie Bankston, Laura Hammons, Connie Hinson. Donna Harrell, Darla Whitley. (ROW 2) Betty Jean Melvin, Willie Mae Green, Mildred Pearson, Thelma Jones, Becky Beech, Devonia Taylor, Kim Hoke, Cindy Stevenson, Valerie McPherson, Christine Hotten, Judy Swilley, Myrtis Dorsey. (ROW 3) Vadie Myers, Joyce Davis, Linda Norwood, Clara Wilson, Barbara Brown, Denise Riley, Alice McNeal, Pam Hodges, Gwen Harvey. (ROW 4) Carolyn Brown, Mary Ann Bethay, Greg Carter, David Jones, Joe Barnes, Willie Taylor, Steve Crumbley, and Earnest Carter. Sandi Johnson (Below) was their able accompanist. All the chorus participated in a Christmas Concert and in the District VI Choral Festival at Vicksburg. They also sang on Focus on Brandon, Miss., a television program celebrating Brandon’s 174th birthday. Their final performance was for graduation. Of the nine members auditioned for State Choral Festival, these were accepted: Riley, D. Bankstoa, Reid, B. Bankston, Jones, Tullos, and Pearson. The Girls’ Ensemble (Above) composed of Hinson, Hammons, Reid, D. Bankston, Tullos, B. Bankston, and Riley (Seated), rated Excellent in Distrivi VI. Denise Riley won a $400 music scholarship to Belhaven College for 1976. 78 V % The Well-Organized Bulldog Band Had Good Reason to Be Proud. The group operated with precision, and in all activities each section was represented by an officer from that section. Other officers, led by president Alton Childs (Bottom Right), also functioned efficiently. Included in this group (Left) were (KNEELING) Amy Ashley, Flags; Pam Brown, Rifles; Brandi Ramsdell, Drum Major; and Ann Gates, Percussion. (STANDING) Ross Williams, Low Brass; Jerry Green, High Brass: Fran Mitchell, Junior High Reporter; Kathy Jackson, High School Reporter: and Dave Craddock, vice-president. Not pictured are Betsy Ross, Low Woodwinds, and Nancy Robinson, High Woodwinds. The band was well represented at various clinics. At State Clinic in Biloxi, where 300 students competed for places in three bands, Betsy Ross made first chair, first band: and Robert Davis and Paula Cook made second band. At Meridian, Betsy and Kathy made second chair. Of thirty-nine entries in the annual solo and ensemble competition, sixteen were superior, twenty-one excellent, and two good. At the annual state contest the band, in competition with others of its size, made superior in concert and inspection, excellent in sight reading and student conducting (Dave Craddock), and good in marching. With so many new developments being implemented, the lab band was not very active; however, it performed well at the Halloween Carnival sponsored by the band. Shown at a practice for this event are John Moak, Marlon Hunter, and Wendy Tennyson. 79 The spine-tingling notes of The Star Spangled Banner, the stirring cadence of a military drum roll, the martial beat of a Sousa march - what could be more impressive or enjoyable? Our band has given us many such moments of pride-filled enjoyment. Under the expert and energetic leadership of Director Bobby Hayes and Assistant Jeff Brown, the band was completely reorganized to conform to the drum- and-bugle corps style of marching. The drum corps was distinguished by their own special uniforms and became a prominent element of the band's halftime and parade performances. Drum Major Brandi Ramsdell was trained in the free-style method of field direction and performed with grace and finesse. Adding color and interest was a flag corps of eight girls, who performed precision routines at halftime and added zest to parades. The rifle corps was increased to six girls, and both the flags and the rifles were coached by Mrs. Paul Breazeale. At the Delta State Marching Contest, entered by twenty-six bands from Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee, only seven bands placed in first or second division. Our band placed second. Hometown tolks enjoyed demonstrations of their marching skills at Christmas and in March when they helped celebrate Brandon's 147th Birthday. The Bulldog band is constantly growing, improving, and maturing, and we are proud of them. We appreciate the work and support of the Band Boosters and of the community as a whole. 80 The Bi-Racial Committee Was the Voice of the Students. The students didn't make the rules, but they did have some say in the way they were carried out. The Bi-Racial Committee met with Mr. Haskins to debate and solve any problems that arose. They also dealt with such issues as choosing the Student of the Month and voting on whether to have a homecoming dance or parade. The members, selected by their classmates, were (ROW 1) Jan Turner, Lillie Taylor, James Scott. (ROW 2) Charles Fletcher, Gwen Harvey, Mike Murray. (ROW 3) Glenda Bogan, Terry Taylor. (ROW 4) Bill Corley, Joe Barnes, and Edward Anderson. Not pictured was Betsy Ross. 82 The Speech Club Was a New Addition to the Extracurricular Activities. Sponsored by Miss Smith, the club hosted the Holyfield Speech Contest in which two members, Roger Ivy and Debbie Fulton, participated. The club, also, took part in the production of the one-act play SORRY, WRONG NUMBER. The members, required to have an eighty-eight or above average, were (ROW 1) Debbie Fulton, Glenda Powell, Valerie Sims, Thelma Hunt, Kim Parks, Roger Ivy. (ROW 2) Miss Smith (sponsor), Mike Murray, April Ferguson, Laura Hammons, Dusty Foreman, Edward McNeil. (ROW 3) Marlon Hunter, Jeff Smith, Mark Cook, Brian Vander Meulen, Cathy Cockerham, Diana Wylie. (ROW 4) Ross Williams, Tony Holeman, David Johnson, Eric McClellan, John Moak, Devonia Taylor, and Morgan McClellan. Not pictured were Mike Cook, Cathy Kreger, Angela Hutchins, and Eric Donahoe. The Beta Club Was an Active Part of BHS. As a Christmas project, members made and sold candy calendars to earn money for a contribution to Green Valley Boys' Ranch in Louisville. Money for the weekend at the Beta Convention was made from raking leaves, selling baked goods, and peddling candy in study halls. The sponsor was Miss Jimmie Smith. The members were (ROW 1) Connie Hinson, Patricia Brown, Martha Ann East, Valerie Sims, Jan Turner, Debbie Raines, Jan Matthews, Keith Hall, Wilson Karges, Kathy Jennings (vice-president). (ROW 2) Rosemary Lamb, Christine Hotten, Wanda Westbrook, Laura Hammons, Theresa Nail. Glenda Powell, Vicki White, Brenda Bankston, Lynn Sweet, Jo Lynne Davis. (ROW 3) Nan'- ■ •- ' Mmrav. Pierce Dotherow, Mark Maschoff ' Rowell, Diana Wylie, Jerrv p Jackson, Michele Mor� ' The Bible Club Opened Each Day With a Devotion. Sponsored by Mrs. Nancy Patrick, the new club was a major part of each day's activities. Each Wednesday afternoon the members met with various speakers, had sword drills, and had a time of fellowship. The members were (ROW 1) Ann Gates, Kim Parks, Martha Ann East, Earnest Carter, Jan Turner, Perry Coleman, Michele Morgan (secretary), Debbie Raines, Jo Lynne Davis, Kathy Jennings, April Ferguson. (ROW 2) Nancy Patrick (sponsor), Theresa Nail, Patricia Brown. Ann Smallwood, Thelma Hunt, Laura Hammons (president), Glenda Powell, Mike Barrineau (vice- president). Lynn Sweet. Brenda Bankston, Kathy Jackson, Terry Taylor. Vivica Meador. (ROW 3) Karen Rowell. Stacy Paderewski. Brandi Ramsdell, Sandi Johnson, Denise Riley, Mike Murray. Sherry Chandler, Vicki White, Judy Swilley. karen Roberts, Theresa Bracken, Valerie McPherson, Debbie Bankston. (ROW 4) Steve Crumbley, Jerry Pesce, Joe Barnes. Mark Hopkins, Mac Williams, and Karen Jackson. , . The FCA Maintained Spiritual Unity in Their Membership. At their meetings they discussed subjects such as the effects of being a Christian on sports and how to be a good athlete and a good Christian at the same time. They also made plans to attend the FCA conference in Russelville, Arkansas. The members were (ROW 1) Larry Gray, Ronnie Porter, David Walton. James Scott, Roger Ivy (vice-president), Steve Welch, Pat Brown, Ernest Walton. (ROW 2) Vic Knight, Schley Purvis. David Entrekin, Randy Robbins. Earnest Davis, Willie Taylor, Gary Cowan. Roger Merchant. (ROW 3) Russell Moss, Jerry Pesce. Steve Hall, Mike Sirmon, Fon Campbell. Victor Harvey. Joe Barnes (treasurer), Joel Burnham. Coach McAlpin (sponsor). (ROW 4) Joe Ellingburg, Lannie Townsend (president), Cliff Kemp. Bill Corley, Roe Grubbs, and Otis Wallace. Rankin County Held Its Second Annual Drug Abuse Seminar. Representing Brandon High School were (ROW 1) Kathy Jennings, David Walton, Jan Matthews. (ROW 2) Vicki White, David Taylor, Eric Donahoe. (ROW 3) Debbie Bankston, Terry Taylor. (ROW 4) Cliff Kemp, and Mike Murray. These students attended the two- day meeting, where they heard from psychologists, the district attorney, preachers, and drug users. They examined almost every angle of the drug scene. Once a month, they went to the fifth-grade classes to give the kids on their way to drugs another way out of their situations besides running away. Vicki was chosen vice-president of the county-wide council. The FFA Supported Several Projects. Besides selling Aggies Nuts and fresh fruits they participated in several judging contests and went to the Dixie National Livestock Show. In March they placed first in Federation in Livestock, second in Tractor Driving, fourth in Tool Identification, and second in Meats Judging. They placed fifth in District in Forestry Judging. In June they attended the FFA Convention, followed by Leadership School in July. Of the ninety-two members, those pictured were (ROW 1) Jerry Green, Dennis Murray, Gordon Harvey, Marty Lewis, David Griffing, Mike Baughman. Tony Varner, Charles Fletcher, David Walton, Randy Owens, Jimmy Jones, Larry Gray, Donald Myers, Earnest Walton, Danny Sharak. (ROW 2) Henry Walters, Mike Anderson, James Scott. David Taylor, David Watkins, Ricky McCrory. John Morrow, Pat Brown, Danny Jeffries, Tony Harrison, Brad Simpson, Brian Dickerson. Jeff Smith, Eddie Dean. Greg Anderson. Michael Dantzler. John McCray. (ROW 3) Joe Morrow. Vic Knight, Eddie Rutland, Max Donald, Wayne Williams, Gene Warren, Fon Campbell. Calvin Jones. Gary Cowan. Teddy Carter, Randolph Clayton. (ROW 4) Mickey Bradshaw, Steve Welch. Jerry Burks. Bill Corley, Edward Anderson, Jackie Finch, Thomas Myers. (ROW 5) Danny Beard, Jimmy Taylor, Wes Dawson, Timmy Smith, Mark Dearman, David Renfroe, Jimmy Thornton, Shelton Wallace, Mitchell Rucker, Roe Grubbs, William Ward, Robert Wash. Earnest Anderson, Emest Davis, Victor Harvey, and James Harvey. 85 86 87 (2)Here we caught the cheerleaders at a solemn moment during the National Anthem. (4) Myrtis seemed a little less than solemn at the 50's Day pep rally, while putting a little soul into Chantilly Lace. Speaking of pep rallies, one of everybody’s favorites had to be the Pie Pep Rally. (Center Page) (1) The crowd screaming, Kay prepared to cream Mrs. Benton with a pie in the face. (2) Then something unexpected happened. It looked like Kay was having so much fun that Laura decided to try a pie ... on Kay. The crowd went wild, and we wouldn't have blamed Kay if she had; but in the true cheerleader spirit, she slung the pie from her eyes and cheered on! (Right Page) (1) Cheering around the big Pearl Bonfire really got Brenda fired up. (2) Cheerleaders have never been the best spellers in the world . . . that sure doesn't look like HELLO ... but their enthusiasm (3) made up What Is Really Important? A famous man once commented that how we play the game is more imponant than whether we win or lose. In other words, effort is the key. This year, devoted to increasing school spirit, our cheerleaders put out a maximum effon. This summer they attended Cheerleader camp at Perkinston Junior College, where they learned new techniques In cheering while working and competing with cheerleader squads from other schools in Mississippi. They received all Superior Blue Ribbons and were selected to compete for one of the trophies given to the best squads in the camp. But the award that meant the most to the girls themselves was the Spirit Stick, given to the most spirited squad. Their enthusiasm and their pride in BHS made them feel so good that they wanted to come back home and spread it around. Various student activities were organized throughout the football season, the idea being that if a student is going to feel real pride in something he has to be a pan of it. We had paint parties, pep rally skits, parades, bonfires, 50's Day, and other special things to make school spirit something we could share. Our cheerleaders were devoted to conveying their spirit to us. They worked hard, and we are not only grateful to them but proud that they were ours. 89 The Bulldogs Started the Football Season on the Right Note by Taking a 48-0 Win Over Pelahatchie. Rated third after playing two division games and second in non-division games, the Bulldogs then lost to Forest 0- 14. After resting on an open date, the 'Dogs won over Morton 7-0. Eddie Palmer gave us the only touchdown after running 66 yards into the end zone untouched. Homecoming brought the Raleigh Lions to Brandon for the first time, and they left defeated, 27-14. Last year the Florence Eagles left our field at homecoming with a 19-0 victory, but we had our revenge this year when we defeated the Eagles at their homecoming game, 7-2. The Bulldogs then traveled south to Franklin County, only to meet a harsh defeat; the score, 0-30. We hosted the Clinton Arrows the following week, and lost, 7-25. Filling an open date, we met Stone County at Perkinston Junior College, where the 'Dogs played hard but left unvictorious, by a 35-7 score. The Pearl game, always the most fiercely fought of all games during the season because of traditional rivalry, was played this year on Pirate turf. On the short end of a 28- 21 score, the Bulldogs lost both the game and the principals' revolving trophy. Against Morton, (1) Lannie left the ground to catch a pass. (2) The squad members were (ROW 1) Russell Moss, Charles Fletcher, Greg Duke, Jack King, Lannie Townsend, Edward McNeil, Cliff Kemp, Mike Sirmon, David Entrekin, V. L. Gray, James Scott. (ROW 2) Dennis Harvey, Ronnie Porter, Vic Knight, Eddie Palmer, Pat Brown, Steve Hall, Mark Townsend, Victor Harvey, Randy Robbins, Shelton Wallace, Danny Beard, Ernest Davis. (ROW 3) Tony Holeman, Bill Corley, Gary Cowan, Joel Burnham, Fon Campbell, Michael Griffin, Joe Ellingburg, Roger Ivy, Joe Barnes, Roe Grubbs, and Jimmy Ray Taylor. (3) Victor attacked a Pearl Pirate. Note the blood-thirsty expression. On the opposite page, (1) Bear prepared to make a break through the pile of players. (2) The 'Dogs met Clinton at home but suffered a defeat. Gary kicked the extra point after we scored our only touchdown. (3) Steve seemed to be in disagreement with the officials on a measurement. Joel (4) had to stretch for this pass in the homecoming game. 90 Football proved to have good sides as well as bad sides. (1) James' knee injury was a prime example of the bad side. (2) Bill, one of the '75 captains, was an All Little Dixie Guard. Eddie Palmer also received honorable mention in the Little Dixie as a defensive lineman. (3) Lannie and Jack seem to have executed the perfect tackle against Clinton. (4) At the homecoming game, Tony was in hot pursuit of a Raleigh player. (5) Gary left the field In a serious mood after kicking the extra point. He was named All Little Dixie Defensive Linebacker. The season provided fun for the fans, as they shouted and participated to show their spirit. (1) The cheerleaders and fans lined up to support the ' Dogs in their runthrough against Clinton. (2) The managers David Lee and Chuck White aided the Bulldogs by carrying water, towels, and first aid, and by performing other odd jobs. (3) Steve pushed for yardage despite Raleigh's efforts to hold him back. (4) Bulldogs and Arrows mixed it up good with Lannie coming out on bottom and Jack practicing his acrobatics. Victor watched the whole undignified proceeding. (5) Steve carried around right end for a good gain against rugged Pirate defense, watched carefully by an anxious Jack. Steve was named All Little Dixie Safety. (6) Joel ran for the goal line, dragging a Clinton Arrow with him. (7) After receiving the ball, Greg was sacked by a Pelahatchie Chief. Although the B Team did not play as many games as the varsity, they did have a few memorable scores. The Bullpups defeated Madison - Ridgeland 20-8, and Magee 23-8. 93 The Basketball Season Was Packed With Drama. Coach David Britt piloted his boys to another Toumament-of-Champions performance in the Big Barn,” and along the way there was never a dull moment for them or the fans. Time after time the Bulldogs pulled out nerve- jangling squeakers in the games closing moments. They carried this habit with them to the Coliseum, barely winning their first game; and their luck finally ran out against Winona. The girls, left with only one experienced player from the 74 squad and faced with a whole new set of rules, had a difficult rebuilding year. Coach Britt, who will coach girls exclusively in '76, predicts a great year. Some of this year’s memorable moments are pictured on these pages. A typical crowd in our gym (1) watched as the ref pointedly indicated Edward Anderson’s infraction of the rules in a game against Pearl. The Bulldogs and the Rebels (2) performed a complicated ballet in their NLDC battle. The ball hung suspended under the fascinated gazes of Wash. Ward, Anderson, and Finch. Wash (4) towered over the Stripes as he contributed two points toward the 'Dogs’ championship win. A tense girls’ group (3) huddled to decide how to overcome a Forest lead as seconds ticked away. Washington (5) demonstrated his ball- handling skill against a tough Florence crew. Ronnie was noted for his deceptive moves in the back court. Brandon had the distinction of having both of the Little Dixie Conference’s Most Valuable Players - Robert Wash and Dusty Foreman. Robert, described in the press as one of the South's most sought-after basketball players, signed to play with the Jackson State Tigers next year. Shown accepting the NLDC championship trophy (2), he also played this summer in the MHSAA’s All-Star game. Dusty was named second alternate for the same game. The girls' team demonstrated their intense game concentration as Karen Jackson (1) jumped center on a tip-off. Earnest Anderson (3) outmaneuvered a Velma Jackson player to get the ball to Washington in the South A tourney at Bay Springs, where he and Wash were named to the All-South Class A Team. Jackie Finch (4), named Brandon’s Most Improved Player, showed his guarding skills against the Pirates. Averaging 12.2 points in regular-season play, he was named to the Mississippi All-State Class A Tournament Team. Also named to this important team were Wash and Edward Anderson. 95 Squad members (1) were David Taylor, Jerry Burks, Marvin Mangum, Walter Harvey, Michael Griffin, Dennis Harvey, Coach Britt, Robert Wash, Earnest Anderson, Jackie Finch, James Washington, Edward Anderson, and Charles Fletcher. They are shown again after winning titles in the NLDC (3) and South Class A (page 97,2). Jerry Spann and Henry Johnson (5) were the team's statistician and manager. 96 The Bulldogs, ranked first in a pre-season NLDC coaches’ poll, set out to cinch that position early by defeating Harrisville 129-38 to set a high-school scoring record. They won the Puckett Invitational, but Warren Central edged them by one point in the Morton Tourney. They, in turn, squeaked by Forest Hill by one meager overtime point (56-55) to claim the NLDC crown. The Warren Central Vikings then lost their previous luck and fell 67-58 to the 'Dogs, who became Over- All Little Dixie champs. They then defeated Velma Jackson twice to win both the District VI and the South A crowns. Finally, facing Coahoma County in the first nerve-wracking Coliseum game, they barely gained the right to a second game with a narrow 55-53 overtime victory. Winona then ended the Bulldogs’ hopes with a 47-41 victory, and left them with a 29-5 season record. Shown on these two pages are highlights from Morton (NLDC), Bay Springs (South A), and the Coliseum (State Class A). On Page 96, substitutes Walter and Dennis Harvey (2) joined the action at Bay Springs, and Jerry and Earnest (4) battled Coahoma at the Coliseum. When the 'Dogs ran low on starters against Winona, Michael Griffin (6) joined the huddle. At Bay Springs, Griffin (1) got run down by a fast freight as teammates looked on in sympathy. Against Coahoma County (3) Robert got boxed in as Edward skirted the pack, but eventually the big ’un got loose (4) to sink a few points. In regular-season play Robert averaged 25.5 points per game and was named Brandon's Best Offensive and Most Valuable Player. The Girls Had a Winning Season. Their 18-11 record proved that they adjusted successfully to the boys' style of play after the five-man rule replaced their traditional rover-type play. They had their problems in tournament play, however. Though they reached the finals in both the Brandon and the Morton tourneys, they won only the Puckett Invitational. In North Little Dixie play they lost their second game to Florence; and in their fight for the District VI title they lost their second game to Morton. Dusty Foreman, chosen Brandon’s Most Valuable Player, was named to the Puckett. Morton, Brandon. Pearl, North Little Dixie, and District VI Tournament teams. She was named Most Valuable Player in the Brandon and Puckett tournaments, Best Defensive Player in the Morton tourney, and second alternate for the State All-Star Team. Gwen Jones was named to five of the tournament teams, and Terry King to the Brandon and Puckett tourney teams. Members of the girls' team (opposite page) were Debbie Raines, Jan Turner, Michele Morgan, Tanya Welch, Gwen Hales. Rose Taylor. Margie Melvin. Coach Britt. Terry King. Ida Agee. Kathy Cockerham. Terry Taylor. Dusty Foreman, and Gwen Jones. Managers were Ingrid Burnham and Karen Rowell. Ida (2) used her height and long reach to good advantage. Against Forest she played keep-away with a frustrated Bearkitten. At the banquet she was named Best Free-Throw Shooter. Gwen (3) displayed her usual hustle as she jumped a tie ball. She may have been outreached, but she was not outjumped. Defense was imponant. Michele and Karen (4) demonstrated the technique of double teaming. Offense put the points on the board, and getting the ball down the coun was vital. Dusty and Gwen (5) made it look easy. Gwen received the Best Offensive Player award. Coach Britt and the girls worked hard to develop a successful playing relationship. At a huddle between quaners (1) Coach explained what went wrong. Dusty (2), named Best Defensive Player, showed the correct way to make a chest pass. Against Forest (3) Karen aimed for two as Terry. Brandon's Most Improved Player, reached for the rebound. Debbie (4) flicked a quick pass under the nose of a Pearl Pirate. Under the new supervision of Coach Bill Rogers, the Bulldogs overcame a shaky start and finally climaxed the season with a tie for the lead in the Class A division of District VI. This necessitated a play-off with the St. Joseph Rebels of Jackson. In the first game of the play-offs, (1) Rusty displayed the skill that fanned six players and won him the Best Pitcher Award. Often the boys needed a little word of encouragement, and Coach Rogers (2) gave several to batters Townsend and Crumbley. Rusty started the eleven-inning game that tied us with St. Joe, and he took advantage of occasional conferences with catcher Corley (3) to get a little rest. Bubble blowing also helped. In the same game, third baseman Hall, (4) who won offensive awards for three years, proved his defensive ability on a throwdown from home. Team members (5) were (ROW 1) Mark Townsend. Rusty Purvis, Kevin Donahoe, Barry Whitley. Steve Welch, Coach Bill Rogers, David Griffing, Mike Baughman, Joe Hawkins, Fon Campbell, Steve Crumbley, Vic Knight. (ROW 2) Schley Purvis, Rusty Gremillion, Jerry Pesce, Russell Moss, Joe Barnes, Roe Grubbs, Steve Hall, Cliff Kemp, V. L. Gray, Randy Robbins, Lannie Townsend, and Roger Merchant. (NOT PICTURED) Bill Corley. Thad Haskins was bat boy. 100 The Bulldogs Compiled an Impressive 18-6 Season. Although the 1975 season will probably be remembered best for the District battle with St. Joe, the successful season contained other highlights. The 'Dogs took 2 wins each from St. Andrews. Velma Jackson, and Morton. Beating Forest three times, they also defeated Murrah, Taylorsville, West Lauderdale, Mendenhall, Pearl, Crystal Springs, and Forest Hill. Of the six losses, three were to St. Joseph, one to Clinton (5-3). one to Meridian (10-0), and one to Florence (3-1). Although all of the losses were discouraging, the one to Florence probably hurt the worst. It followed a series of disputed calls by the umpires, angry words from several sources and the temporary loss of the coach, who was ejected from the field. The St. Joe Marathon game was the most exciting, waging a war of nerves which took its toll in emotions. After a series of errors which gave the Rebels the lead, and what seemed imminent victory. Cliff and Bill (1) slumped in the sand while Schley adopted an attitude of prayer. The pall of gloom spread to the bench and to the fans and was lifted only at 11:00 p.m. when the 'Dogs broke a 3-3 tie to win the game and restore the thrill of victory (2). The skill and determination demanded of a good baseball player is seldom born; it comes with constant practice and hours of on-the-job training. Sophomores Mark Townsend and David Griffing added to their experience in an afternoon home game, Mark (1) at first base and David (2) as a pinch runner. Randy Robbins (4), another pinch runner, followed instructions to try for home, but St. Joe got the third out before he made it. Veteran catcher Bill Corley (3), with four years of experience behind him, needed little instruction as to the proper procedure after slamming a ball to left field, but base-coach V. L. Gray helped him watch for the throw as he barrelled around first. Coach Rogers also gave constant help, especially in tense situations (5). Roger Merchant, a four-year veteran in the outfield, gave close attention. Roger was named as one of only sixteen players in the state to take part in the first annual baseball all- star game. 102 Although baseball is not classed a contact sport, it has its moments. Schley, chosen Best Defensive Player, refused to be intimidated by the hefty Puckett first baseman (1), who had to reach for a bad throw from short. Schley eventually recovered and went on to score. Bill also had a problem with a bad throw from third as a St. Joe Rebel slid home to score one of the three runs of the game. After the St. Joe win, the victory run of the scrubs” plainly showed the thrill of victory which was experienced by fans and players alike. Roger (4) and V. L. (5) both travelled the first- base path to assist in the 13-2 win over Puckett. First-base coach Knight directed traffic. Lannie, (6) chosen Most Valuable, waited alertly for a hit to knock him and Schley in. During the season he played a variety of positions, from the mound to the outfield, to shortstop, to third. His pitching record was 8-1. 103 m 0 Brandon T.V. Service HOUSE OF FINE DIAMONDS 271 Government St. Brandon, Miss. Color TV Specialists Deposit Guaranty Plaza 354-3343 on RCA, Zenith, Motorola, and Philco We Service Highland Village Most Makes 366-4426 Jim and Betty Feroben Jackson, Miss. 39201 owners Ph. 825-5148 THE BRASS RAIL American Greeting Cards Games, Cards, and Gifts Imprinting Town West Center Brandon 825-7034 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS of 1975! Compliments of J. W. Patch Congratulations Seniors of 1975!! Brandon Chamber of Commerce Compliments of BUSICK'S McLaurin Mart Hwy. 80 East Phone 939-4782 CLOTHING FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Compliments of Linda's Beauty Salon Harrell's Center Brandon 825-7878 106 White Heavy Haulers Jackson, Miss. -Terminals- (601) 939-3281 Jackson, Miss. Laurel, Miss. Shreveport, La. 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Owner Eddie Edmond Compliments of IRLDEAN RHODES Rankin County Chancery Clerk Congratulations Seniors!! 108 Compliments of CENTRAL BANK OF MISSISSIPPI Branches at Pearl and Plain in Addition to the Main Office in Brandon 202 North College Street Phone 825-2273 Brandon, Mississippi Serving Central Mississippi Member FDIC Stamp out imitators! Down with second-best! Wear only the Balfour class ring! The finest! It's official! Box 83 1900 North West Street Jackson, Mississippi 354-0200 the Official ring is balfour Congratulations From Tommy Kennedy and Henry Moudy at Capital Feeders Supply, Inc. Brandon Your Wayne Feed Dealer Custom Mixing Compliments of GENERAL CABLE Metal Textiles Division 109 Rankin County Bank Congratulations Graduates of 1975!! Pearl, Crossgates, Pelahatchie, Whitfield - Pearson 106 Government St. P. O. Box 66 Brandon, Miss. Brandon Radiator Shop Owned and Operated by: Bill Hutson 317 Woodland Drive Brandon, Mississippi Phone: 825-6385 Taylor's Jeans HOT FASHIONS FOR GUYS AND GALS 939-4124 Bright Center - Pearl no Etolia's Beauty Lounge and Merle Norman Cosmetics 137 W. Gov’t St. Brandon, Miss. 825-2834 Beauty is our business. HILL MATTRESS CO. Established 1925 Manufacturers and Renovators Mattresses and Box Springs Made to Order Hwy. 80 West Brandon Henry A. and Wm. B. Hill Compliments ■ of III KENNEDY in INTER- INTtftNATlONAl NATIONAL INC. THE BOB RESTERS Best Wishes from i Compliments of DAN and MARCUS MARTIN Representing Farm Bureau Insurance Companies Telephone 825-5056 P.O. Box 8 Brandon, Miss. 39042 Compliments of CATAPHOTE DIVISION FERRO CORP. Flowood, Miss. Compliments of Brandon Auto Supply, Inc. Everything Automotive Phone: 825-2866 THE TOWNE FRYER Pizza - Ice Cream Town Square, Brandon OVERBY DRUG STORE Where They All Meet For Fountain Service 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 5886 Compliments of Philip Warren Your Circuit Clerk Best wishes to the Seniors of 1975! THE NORTHS Bob, Carol, Jeff, and Jan Peninger Body Shop glass work and wrecker service 762 West Government Street Insurance Claims Handled Complete Body and Paint Work TOWN WEST BEAUTY SALON Pleasing you pleases us. Brandon, Ms. 825-2313 PERSONAL SERVICE . . . One major reason so many people look to Baldwin. Since 1929 BALDWIN FUNERAL HOMES 4080 Hwy. 80 East and locations in Jackson and Crystal Springs 113 DOWNTOWN 352-6625 141 S LAMAR HIGHLAND VILLAGE 362-0546 WESTLAND PLAZA 352-5526 TILLMAN FINANCE COMPANY Pearl Branch - Rankin Square Shopping Center P.O. Box 554, Jackson Gerald E. Huffman, Manager Phone 939-3173 Best wishes from The Turnage Place Brandon, Ms. Gampkell roofing, inc. P O BOX 6243 Jackson Miss 39208 WOODS FAMILY SHOES Rankin County's Largest and Most Complete Family Shoe Store McLaurin Mart Pearl, Mississippi 39208 FORD'S ICE CREAM Old Fashioned Ice Cream at Its Finest A Variety of Flavors Homemade in Mississippi Newton, Mississippi 114 JACKSON COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY All Forms of Insurance Residential • Commercial • Industrial Liability • Fire • Surety Bonds • Marine Workmen's Compensation • Life • Hospitalization DAVID MORROW —JOE SANDERSON — Agents 2 RANKIN COUNTY LOCATIONS 825-5064 939-2012 609 W. GOVERNMENT BRANDON 2327 HWY. BO E. PEARL Congratulations, Seniors!! GLASS CONTAINERS CORPORATION Flowood, Mississippi Your Rankin County Tax Assessor - Collector MIKE PONDER Yours for a Better Rankin County 115 m REALTOR Joe Hammons Realty, bic. 1919 Lakeland Drive 104 Office Park Drive Jackson, Mississippi Brandon, Mississippi 39216 39042 Harrell's in Brandon Latest Fashions for i Men, Ladies, and Children | Phone 825-5675 Compliments of GENERAL CABLE Communication Division Congratulations to the Seniors of 1975 MARQUETTE CEMENT 116 Johnny Baker Ford 825-5078 Brandon, Miss. Home owned and operated by Russell Ponder Visit us In our new location across from Harrell's Center Phone 825-8361 Brandon. Miss. White Auto Store CAL—MAINE FOODS CUMBERLAND BROTHERS BODY SHOP 825-6233 Star Road Brandon, Miss. Compliments of John Conner and Bill Bush 117 MRS. PATRICK'S 3rd PERIOD GEOMETRY CLASS Compliments of WALTERS BARBER and STYLE SHOP FROM A FRIEND MURPHY'S REXALL Your Hallmark Card and Gift Shop LIBERTY SUPER MARKET Compliments of Liberty Super Market Harrell Center Brandon, Miss. 118 Yes, we do sell LIFE and FIRE, too. Ask about our car finance before trading. WADE BASS 3277 Hwy. 80 E. 939-5541 Jackson, Miss. BRANDON FINE JEWELERS The finest gift you can give.” 135 W. Gov’t. Street Brandon. Miss. Compliments of THE MERCHANTS COMPANY 1340 Boling Street Jackson, Mississippi 39213 Congratulations i [U Seniors! JU-lfl For the Best in Concession Supplies and Equipment MlODir-SOUTH UTIUTHS SUttM MISSISSIPPI MYERS COFFEE COMPANY POWER and LIGHT 324 N. Farish Street Helping Build Mississippi Jackson, Mississippi Telephone 948-2356 Your Rankin County Tax Assessor-Collector OPTOMETRY MIKE PONDER The Art and Science Yours for a Better of Visual Care Rankin County 119 Compliments ot J. Hal Ross Attorney at Law CINDY’S FISH HOUSE, INC. Hwy. 471 North Brandon, Miss. Phone: 825-2912 The Bankers Trust people live and work nearby, offering better ways to reach your goals for now and later. BankersTrust Savings Loan Compliments ot Ralph Moore Supervisor District 5 You get fast, friendly service at DUCK IN FOODS across from Town West Center Compliments ot TOM RIVES Supervisor District 4 120 G. H. GRAVES Building, Plumbing, Electrical, and Digging Contracting Phone: 825-5207 Brandon, Mississippi Congratulations, SENIORS of '75 Compliments of E. L PERRITT Rankin County Superintendent of Education BRANDON ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB Carl Corley President Joe Hall Vice-Pres. Laveme Ready Sec. Treasurer MINI-BANK IS i PEARL’S 24-lIOLR BANK BankAmericard V PEARL OFFICE GROW WITH US MEMBER F D I C BRANCH OF DEPOSIT GUARANTY NATIONAL BANK 3006 Highway 80 E . Pearl. Mississippi MORROW GULF SERVICE STATION Congratulations, Seniors! 122 Congratulations to the Graduates of 1975! WHITE'S FLOWERLAND Owned and Operated by Johnny and Vonnie White 825-5847 Highway 80 E. Brandon, MS HUMPHRIES WESTERN AUTO 200 Town Square Brandon, MS Phone 825-2545 Bill, Kathryn, and Beth 123 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATES OF 1975! RANKIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Tom Rives Ralph Moore Hilton Richardson Kenneth Bridges Milton Singletary 124 Yes, you were there. You chanted and cheered your team on to victory with pride. You felt the silence and helplessness of the crowd as you stood and watched an injured player hobble off the field and saw your team defeated. And beneath the seriousness of each school day, you found new ways to unleash the frivilous. carefree energy inside all youth. You laughed at yourself . . . with others. You worked hard to achieve your own goals and watched the work of others pay off as they became people that you were proud belonged to BHS. 2 128 You felt the aches from weak, unused muscles you never knew you had as they began to stretch. You practiced individually and as a team. And finally you saw what was once only a group of students going out for a sport emerge as a team - polished and eager to play. You played or you watched and waited for your chance to contribute. You were there in those last, crucial minutes of the game when winning was all that mattered and the score was close. But in the end each athlete won. You saw outstanding team members awarded trophies and plaques, and you watched the smiles on their faces. They were happy to receive the honor, but each one would tell you the genuine award was having been part of his team. Most Valuable Player . . . Best Defensive . . . Best Offensive . . . You've heard the titles often, but the prestige has never decreased. As deserving players strolled forward to receive their awards, your hands came together to applaud your approval. The festive decorations, the fine evening attire, and the speeches marked the evening of the Athletic Banquet as special for fans and athletes. You looked back on your practice and hard work, and could evaluate season averages and records. You were able to stop a few moments and thank those who worked so hard. You saw the smiles, and the handshakes of coaches and senior players as they reluctantly parted ways. You were an athlete, and this evening was special to you. 130 X f 3 V.. Music and an played an imponant role in our year at Brandon High School. and many of you were very involved in their creation. The youth choir of the First Baptist Church presented a musical of folk songs for the student body. You heard your fellow students singing to you, telling you about God: and every song, some happy and some sad, told a message of love. The chorus also presented a series of songs at their Christmas program. The Lab Band, which played mostly popular music, widened our variety of music. Under the steady guidance of Mrs. Benton, the art-class did some creative work. Some of their Western collages, still life paintings, and block prints were hung in the Rankin General Hospital. 134 Who knows what evil lurks within the heart of man? What dastardly deeds might you do if given the opportunity? Some of you found out when Mr. Worley entrusted you with helpless pickled frogs and you sadistically dismembered and mutilated their anatomy. Others of you settled for merely making mischief, torturing your teachers in subtle incipient ways. Mrs. Bryant might do well to recall that Julius Caesar ’’got it” from a bunch of his friends. Art students attacked each other with rulers, while study-hall scholars simply killed time. 135 Mosi of your days were routine. You went to the same classes ai ihe same limes, day afier day. You made it through most of them with your sanity intact. And others? Well, let's just not think about them. Your trip to the lunchroom was pure adventure. The excitement of the day was trying to figure out what was lying there in your tray. When you didn't want to take a chance, you stuck to ice cream and milk. Occasionally a ’’happening'' enlivened the hum-drum hours. A tornado approached, three urgent bells jangled your inner ear. and your teacher of the hour herded you to a sitting position on the cold floor of the darkened hall. Or a stray puppy whined outside the window, and you furtively sneaked him into Room 1. official haven for lost things. You had unique experiences. Mrs. Benton was hit in the face with a pie. Mrs. Couch tried on her new Martian glasses, while Mrs. Mashburn painstakingly applied lipstick for the photographer. Kevin and Tammy got married, and Diana sang a solo at a pep rally. Paula hungrily dug into the math cake. Mrs. Holyfield sat on her desk with her sample history books, and Terry proved she qualified for Neatest. Savannah and Judy always dressed up for school. Unique? Wacky would be a more appropriate word. 139 The end? No, rather the beginning of the end. You were there in body, mind, and spirit as you paraded forward, palms damp and nerves tense, before an intent audience to receive that long- awaited diploma. After the benediction you partly marched, partly fled from the field, hearing but not really listening to the “Triumphal March from Aida” which accompanied your exit. Though you went your own direction, you began the end with shared principles and ideals taught at BHS. 140 Taking an active part in school activities . . . Being concerned about what happens . . . Really caring . . . Striving to put your ideas to work . . .All these things made you a pan of BHS. We captured the year in a book of pictures and writing - you added the life and memory. Copy! Deadlines! Ads! Subscriptions! Those provided daily problems for us. but eventually we overcame them. Members of the staff were Glenda Powell, Editor and Photographer; Vicki White, Co-Editor and Business Manager; Jo Lynne Davis, Sports Editor; Eric McClellan, Photographer; Rosemary Lamb and Theresa Nail, Features Editors; Kim Parks, Organizations Editor; Mike Murray, Classes Editor; Donna Harrell, Advertising Assistant; and Stacy Paderewski and Cindy Hayward, Apprentices. Eric, Rosie, Theresa, Kim, Mike, and Donna (1) attended the annual seminar at William Carey College. Then they accompanied Mrs. Benton to the coast, where certain members were painfully parboiled. Tacky Day (2) was nothing new to the staff. They always dressed that way. (Opposite Page) Mrs. Benton and Mike (1) visited beautiful St. Michael's Church in Biloxi. The staff chose their motto (2) unanimously. All right, who put chewing gum on my pica ruler? (3) Eric (4) took time out to whistle the Osmonds' latest hit Puppy Love. Glenda's imitating Whistler's Mother again! (5) Senior Credits JACQUELINE FAYE ADAMS EARNEST HENRY ANDERSON - Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4, All-South Class A Team 4. Best Defensive Flayer 4; FFA 2,3, 4 EDWARD EARL ANDERSON - Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4, Little Dixie All-Tourney Team 3, All-State A Tourney Team 3, 4, All-Little Dixie 4, All-Puckett Invitational 4, All-Brandon Invita- tional 4, All-Pearl Invitational 4, North Lime Dixie 4, District VI-All- Tourney Team 4, Best Free Throw 4; Class Officer 3; Bi-Racial Committee 1, 4; Who’s Who 1, 2: FFA 2, 3, 4; Society of Distinguished American High School Students 3; Who’s Who Among American High School Stu- dents 4; Student of Month 4; Hall of Fame BRENDA CAROL BANKSTON - Transfer (Brandon Academy) 1; Annual Staff 2; Cheerleader 3,4; DECA 3; Chorus 3, 4, Girls' Ensemble 4, State Choral Festival 4; Beta Club 4; Bible Club 4; Who’s Who 3,4, Miss BHS; Society of Distinguished American High School Students 3: Honor Graduate PATRICE LYNNE BISHOP - Transfer (Dal- las, Texas) 2; Chorus 3, 4; Who’s Who 4 ALICE FAYE BRAGG JERRY LANE BURKS - Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; FFA 2. 3, 4 SIDNEY McLAURIN BURNHAM, JR. SANDRA KAY CLARK - Transfer (Pearl) 4 KATHY LYNNE COCKERHAM - Transfer (Brandon Academy) 3; Basketball 3, 4: Who's Who 3,4; Homecoming Maid 3 PAULA RAE COOK - Transfer (Florida) 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Superior in State Solo and Ensemble Contest 2,3, State Band Clinic 4; Bible Club 4 WILLIAM CARL CORLEY - Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Best Offen- sive Lineman 4; All-Little Dixie 4; Who's Who 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 2. 4; FFA 2, 3, 4; FCA 2, 3. 4 GARY JOE COWAN - Transfer (Jackson) 2; FFA 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2,3, Most Improved 2; Football 2, 3, 4, All- Little Dixie 3, All-Little Dixie Hon- orable Mention 2, All Little Dixie Defensive Lineman 4; FCA 2,3,4 DAVID LEE CRADDOCK - Transfer (Pela- hatchie) 3; FFA 4; Band 3,4, Student Conductor 3,4, Superior in State Solo and Ensemble 3, State Band Clinic 4; 3rd Place Math Fair 4 STEVEN MORRIS CRUMBLEY - Transfer (Atlanta) 3; Baseball 4, Most Dedi- cated Player 4; Bible Club 4; Chorus 4 MYRTIS YVONNE DORSEY - Band 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Who’s Who 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Choral Award 4 APRIL MICHELLE FERGUSON - Annual Staff 1; Bible Club 4; Speech Club 4 JACKIE MILTON FINCH - Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4, Most Improved Player 4; All- State Class A Tourney Team 4; FFA 2,4; Bi-Racial Committee 3 ARTHUR RAY FLETCHER - Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4 DUSTY LEE FOREMAN - Basketball 1,2, 3, 4, All-Tournament Team for Puckett, Pearl, Brandon 3, Best Defensive BHS 3, 4, All-Tournament Brandon (MVP), Puckett (MVP), Pearl, Morton (Best Defensive) 4, District VI A 4, North Little Dixie 4, Second Alternate State All-Star Team 4, Little Dixie All-Star 4, Most Valu- able Player (Little Dixie) 4, Most Valuable Player (BHS) 4; Track 2,3, 4; Who's Who 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 2; Baseball Cheerleader 2: Bi-Racial Committee 3; Homecoming Maid 3; Homecoming Queen; Speech Club 4; Athletic Award 4 THERESA ANN GARVER - Chorus 1; Speech Club 4 LANCE JOHN GREMILLION III - Transfer (Florida) 4; Baseball 4; Best Pitcher 4; Who's Who 4 MARIANNE SULLIVAN HALL - Transfer (Bassfield) 4; Honor Graduate; Home Economics Award 4 ] 44 STEVEN LAWRENCE HALL - Transfer (Texas) 2; Football 2, 3, 4, Best Defensive Back 3, Most Valuable BHS 4; All-Little Dixie Conference Defen- sive Safety 4; FCA 2, 3, 4; Who’s Who 4; Society of Distinguished American Hign School Students 4: Who’s Who Among American High School Students 4; Spirit of America Award 4; Athletic Award 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4, Best Offensive All-Tourney Rankin County Tournament 2, All Little Dixie Baseball Player 3, Best Offensive 2,3,4 LAURA DENISE HAMMONS - Transfer (Brandon Academy) 2; Beta Club 3, 4; Chorus (Reporter) 4, Ensemble 4; Speech Club 4; Bible Club (President)- 4; Honor Graduate; Who's Who Among American High School Students 4 CINDY SUE HAYWARD - Transfer 3; Annual Staff 4 TONY RAY HOLEMAN - Football 1, 2, 3, 4; FCA 2, 3. 4: FFA 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Beta Club 4; Speech Club 4; Danforth Award 4; Jaycee Award 4 THELMA LEE HUNT - Transfer (Brandon Academy) 3; Annual Staff 3: Speech Club 4: Bible Club 4; Who's Who Among American High School Stu- dents 4 MARLON CHRISTIAN HUNTER - Football 1; Band 1,2,3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; FFA 3; Speech Club 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Stu- dents 4 KATHY LYNNE JACKSON - Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4, Superior in State Solo and Ensemble 2,3, Reporter 4; Baseball Cheerleader 2; Youth Week Representative 3; Who's Who Among American High School Students 3, 4; Society of Distin- uished American High School Stu- ents 4; Outstanding Teenager of America 4: Honor Graduate WAYNE CECIL JOHNSON. JR. - Transfer (Biloxi) 4 DAVID ROBERT JOHNSON - Football 1, 2; FCA 2; Beta Club 1; Speech Club 4 JOCELYN LEDORA JONES - FHA 1 THELMA LEE JONES - Chorus 3. 4 CATHERINE ANN KREGER - Transfer 4 RONALD JAMES LUEBBERT - Transfer (Marion, Iowa) 4; Golf Team 4 ELIZABETH DEAN MARTIN EARNEST McLAURIN, JR. IRMA McNEAL EDWARD LYNN McNEIL - Who’s Who 1. 2; Golf Team 2, 3: Football 3, 4; Track 3; Homecoming Escort 2; FCA 2, 3, 4; Who's Who Among American High School Students 3; Bi-Racial Committee 3; Speech Club 4 ROGER DALE MERCHANT - Basketball 1: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Best Offensive Player 3, Miss. State All-Star 4; FCA 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 1, 2 RONALD MITCHELL MILLER - Homecom- ing Escort 3 JOHN ALLEN MOAK - Band 1, 2, 3, 4; School Play 2; Speech Club 4 DEBRA LYNN MULLINS - Speech Club 4; Chorus 4; Who’s Who 4 TERRY GENE OWENS - Transfer (Mize) 2; Band 2, 3; FFA 2, 3. 4 JERRY LEE PESCE - Transfer (Memphis) 2: Track 2; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Golf 2; FCA 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Who's Who 2, 3, 4; Society of Distinguished American High School Students 2,3, 4; Who's Who Among American High School Students 2, 3, 4; Outstanding Teenager of America 2, 3; Home- coming Escort 3; Honor Graduate: Activities Award GLENDA POWELL - Beta Club 1, 2, 3. 4: Annual Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, Business Manager 2, Editor 3, 4, Photographer 1, 2, 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 2, 3, 4; Who's Who 1, 2; Baseball Statistician 2, 3, 4; Outstanding Teenager of America 3, 4; Who's Who Among American High School Students 3. 4; Society of Distinguished American High School Students 4; Bible Club 4; Speech Club 4; Student Training Pro- ram; Honor Graduate; Salutatoriam peech Award 4; Typing Award 4; Citizenship Award 4; Activities Award: Hall of Fame RUBY LEE PURVIS SCHLEY ALBERT PURVIS, JR. - Class Officer 1: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Best Defensive Player 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; FCA 2, 3. 4; Golf 2,3, Most Val able Player 3; Football 3; Who’s Wh 3; Who’s Who Among American Hig. School Students 3: Homecoming Escort 4 SHERRY BARNES RAINER - Transfer (Nev York) 3 BRANDI MARIE RAMSDELL-- Band 1. 2, 3.4, Majorette 1, Rifle Team 2, 3, Drum Major 4, Lab Band 3; Home- coming Maid 2, 4; Class Officer 2, Who’s who 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 2; Bible Club 4; Drum Major Award 4 MELINDA KAY READY - Football Cheer leader 1, 2, 3, Head Cheerleader 4 Basketball Cheerleader 2; Baseball Cheerleader 2; Who’s Who 1: Annua Staff 2; Homecoming Maid 4; Socie of Distinguished American High School Students 3,4: Who’s wno Among American High School Stu- dents 4 MARGARET DENISE RILEY - Transfer (Oxford) 4; Chorus 4, Girls’ Ensemb 4, State Choral Festival 4; Bible Cli 4; Choral Award 4 NANCY JANE ROBINSON - Band 1, 2, 3 4; Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Honor Grad ate BETSY ROSS- Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer Low Woodwind Leader 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Bi-Racial Cor mittee 1,4; Who‘s Who 3,4; Socie of Distinguished American High School Students 3: Star Student; Valedictorian; Student of the Monti 4; Honor Graduate; Bausch and Lorn Science Award 4; John Phillip Sous; Award 4; Hall of Fame; Honor Grad dtc BUREN STEVE SMITH JERRY LEE SPANN - FFA 2, 3, 4; Basket ball Manager 2,3,4 LORETTA SUE STEPHENS - Transfer (Jacksonville, Florida); Art Award ANNIE MARIE TAYLOR DEVONIA DALE TAYLOR - Beta Club 1 2, 3, 4; DECA 3; Chorus 4; Speech Club 4; Honor Graduate: Vocationa Award 4: Bookkeeping Award 4 LILLIE DIANE TAYLOR - Class Officer-: Bi-Racial Committee 4 ROSE MARY TAYLOR - Basketball 1, 2 3, 4 LANNIE ERVIN TOWNSEND - Transfer (Purvis) 3; Baseball 3,4, Most RBI': 3, Most Valuable Player 4; Footbal 3.4, Best Defensive Back 4; Beta Club 3,4, President 4: FCA 3,4, President 4; Who's Who 3, 4; Class Officer 3; Mr. BHS; Society of Disi guished American High Scnool Stu aents4; Honor Graduate; Citizensh VIOLET ELAINE TULLOS - Basketball 1 Chorus 2, 3, 4, Girls’ Trio 3, Stau Choral Festival 3,4, Girls' Ensemt 4, Choral Award 4 BRIAN GEORGE VANDER MEULEN - Transfer (Moorestown, New Jersey) Speech Club 4 HENRY SHERMAN WALTERS - FFA 2, 3 4 WILLIAM KEITH WARD - Basketball 1, 3, 4; FFA 2, 4 PAMELA KAY WARNER - Transfer (Wes Point) 4 ROBERT LEE WASH - Basketball 1. 2, 3 4, Best Offensive Player 2, 3, 4. M Valuable Player BHS 3. 4. Little Dixie Conference 3,4, All-Little Dixie 3, 4. All-South Class A 3. 4, All-State Class A 3, 4. State All-S 4; FFA 2, 3. 4 SHERRY DALE WEBB - Beta Club 3, 4; Betty Crocker Family Leadership Award 4: Shorthand Award 4 WANDA JEAN WESTBROOK - Transfer (Mullins, Wyoming); DECA 3; Beta Club 4; Who’s Who Among America High School Students 4 BRENDA ELAINE WHITEHEAD - Beta Cl 4; Honor Graduate LAWRENCE McKAY WILLIAMS - Trans! (Richmond, Virginia) 2; Homecomi Queen's Escort 4; Bible Club 4 DIANA LEA WYLIE - Transfer (Memphis 3: Annual Staff 3: Honor Graduate; History Award 4; Beta Club 4; Speec Club 4