Brantley County High School - Heron Yearbook (Nahunta, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1969 volume:

THE HERON NINETEEN SIXTY-NINE Brantley County High School To Brantley County High we give our love and loyal praises, Our hearts and minds are both en- twined, our voice in song now raises. We love the fields of stately pines, The Heron’s grace and flaming vines; Our alma mater is enshrined within our hearts forever. W e pledge to you our constant aim to ever keep your sacred name. Untarnished by the stress and strain that ever threatens learning. We love your name, your standards high, Y our constant urge to live and try. And we shall never let them die; Y our loyal sons and daughters. Now Is The Time Ecclesiastes CHAPTER 1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every pur- pose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from em- bracing; 6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; 7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep si- lence, and a time to speak; 8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace. 3 A Time To Do Your Own Thing 4 However perfect the faculty and stu- dents of good old BCHS may seem on the surface, they all have their little human quirks which show up from time to time. Some people just can't help hamming it up for the camera, even if they are hard at work. Others can’t restrain themselves when it comes to the good food served at initiation, while others exchange the latest dirty joke or skip class for a stroll down the hall. It's okay to point an accusing finger at someone now and then, but when Seniors have to Indian wrestle to see who gets to be It in Ring-around- the-Rosie, something has to give! That’s what school is for, isn't it? Learning took on a new flavor of excitement as the students of BCHS discovered the countless gadgets installed to make learning more thorough and intetesting. The micro- scopes ... the language lab ... the technical drafting sets ... modern business education equipment ... members of the College Prep English even came up with a brainstorm or two of their own. 7 8 A Time To Compete And compete we did! The mighty Herons first whetted their thirst for victory on the football field where our fledging teams racked up two victories and one loss. Then our basketball teams caught the fever and fought till the end. The It’s Academic team put on a great show and came out number one. Our tumbling teams took form and even the cheerleaders got caught up in the whirl. CAROL scon V' ..IVI A Time To Remember For many of us, Brantley County High School will soon be but a memory. We shall look back on our school days with fond ness and a twinge of pain. The magic of the Beauty Pageants as our Queens were crowned; the excitement the day the Senior rings arrived; a quiet moment with that special someone; the bull sessions in the halls, hushed and then sparked with sudden laughter; the fun of faking it for a class project; the smug importance of special recognition; and, yes, even the last-minute frenzy of cramming for a test - these are all the wonderous memories we shall keep and ponder in our hearts as one phase of life closes behind us and another blossoms forth as a new horizon. Dedication 12 We, the Senior Class of 1969, dedicate our annual, THE HERON, to Mr. Pat Thornton. Mr. Thornton, you strive to keep our school clean, comfortable, and attractive and this means so much to students, although we don’t always show it. You greet students, co-workers, and the faculty with a pleasing smile and a warm personality, which makes it possible for all of us to feel so close to you. You will forever be remembered at Brantley County High School for your willingness to work and your responsible attitude toward the upkeep of our beautiful school that we are all so proud of. We are truly grateful too for your never-ending efforts to keep our school and its surroundings as you do. It makes it enjoyable for us to come to school and makes learning a more pleasant task. So to you, Mr. Thornton, from the Senior Class of 1969, we dedi- cate THE HERON, hoping that these words may express our feeling of deep appreciation that we have for you. Superintendent’s Comment To the Seniors of 1969 It is trite to remind you that you face a most challenging era. Your young lives have been a challenge to us adults. We have strived to give you the opportunities conducive to good learning so that you could develop skills to assist you in solving problems which are necessary to your well-being. There are certain basic virtues one needs to acquire in order to live happily and lead useful lives. They are: kindness, sincerity, honesty, under- standing, love, compassion. The great humanitarian. Dr. Albert Schweitzer, said, Whatever you have received more than others: in health, in talents, in success, in abilities, in a pleasant child- hood, in harmonious conditions of home life; all this you must not take to yourself as a matter of course, you must pay a price for it. You must render in return an unusually great sacrifice of your life for other lives.” I am grateful for the privilege that has been mine to work with you. This association has greatly enriched my life. Very sincerely, Mrs. Mable R. Moody Board Of Education STANDING: Edward Brand, C. D. Gibson, Robert Hunter, SEATED: E. G. Fowler, Mable Moody, John Lee. Principal’s Comment Curriculum Director MRS. RUTH DAVIS As this is being written, our school year is well past the half-way mark and we cannot realize how short the remaining days will be. For many of you it will mark the end of any kind of formal education. For others it will be the end of the first milestone. We have had a very good school year, and on behalf of the entire faculty I wish to thank you. This is your school and you are largely responsible for the kind of school we have. We, the faculty, are interested in you, especially in the caliber of work that you do. Too many are satisfied with just getting by in their work. Now is the time to help yourself to the great oppor- tunity you have to get a good education. If you need help, ask your teachers for some extra time. They will be delighted to know you care. Sincerely, Andrew L. Sutton Principal MRS. MACIE COLVIN Home Economics; Psychol- ogy MISS SHIRLEY CONNER Biology; Chemistry; Physi- ology MR. HILTON CULBRETH Math; Physical Education MISS HALLIE BLAIR Shorthand; Clerical Prac- tice; Journalism and Speech MR. HUBERT COLVIN H istory 16 MR. LESTER EDGY Math MR. ALLEN FERGUSON History; English; Physical Education MRS. DOROTHY FERGUSON Health; Biology; Sociology; Civics Teachers, quit that gossiping and return to your classes; recess is over!! Faculty 17 MRS. DOROTHY HAM Home Economics; Art MR. HUEY HAM Shop; Agriculture; Horti- culture MRS. AGNES JOHNS Algebra; Spanish; Geome- try; Math MRS. EVON FLOYD English; German MR. JULIAN FLOYD Agriculture; Shop; Pulpwood Production MRS. ELWANDA McCALL Earth Science MR. JOE SEARS Math; Geography Faculty Whoever said teachers can't get rich quick?? Mr. Wiley needs help in counting all his money. MISS VIVIAN SHEFFIELD English; Science MRS. MARIE SUTTON Typing; Health; Office Practice MR. EUGENE WILEY American History; American Government; Physic .1 Edu- cation MR. GORDON WRIGHT English; Typing; Bookkeep- ing; Business Principles and Management MRS. CAROLYN THOMAS College Prep; English; Music Director MR. FORREST THOMAS Driver’s Education; Physi- cal Education MR. JIMMY THOMAS Mechanical Drawing; Tech- nical Drafting A German course is hard, but with Mrs. Floyd as your teacher; learn- ing is easy and lots of fun also. DAN MOODY CLAUDE DRYDEN JONNIE RUTH BURDEN LULU HENDRIX DEBORA STRICKLAND President Vice-President T reasurer Secretary Reporter And this is a Senior Class meeting!!! Seniors On The Move 22 Arlene Aldridge Faye Allen Kaye Allen Larry Altman Jane Ammons Wayne Ammons Dyann Bell Jonnie Ruth Burden Elaine Chesser Roy Lee Chesterfield Billy Crews Davy Crews Debry Crews Ruthie Crews Martha Curry Glenda Daniels Quinton Davis Jerry Davison Michael Dowling Janice Drury 23 24 Stanley Dtury Claude Dtyden Stanley Edwards Rita Fain Irene Foster Kathy Fowler George Harper Donna Henderson Glenn Hendrix Lulu Hendrix Adrian Herrin Cathy Herrin Donald Herrin La Retha Herrin Mack Herrin Robert Gaskins Cheri Griffin Larry Griffin Monroe Griffin Terry Griffin Kathy Gunter And you should see the one that got away! 26 Dennis Hickox Judy Hlghsmith Philip House Charlene Jacobs John Jacobs Ronald Jacobs Terry Jacobs Deborah Johns Sherry Johnson Isaab Jones Jimbo Jones Margaret Jones Harold Lee Johnny Lee Marty Lee Nell Lee Linda Lewis Mary Beth Loyd Shirley Lyle Dale Lyons 27 Lillie Pearson Douglas Purcell Carlton Rainge Lillie Riggins Carol Robinson Junior Rooks Stanley Rowell Darrell Sapp Mike Shuman 29 Mack Strickland Debora Strickland Glynn Thrift Tony Thrift Clayton Turner Eddie Walker Tom Welch Shirley White Janice Wilson 30 Best Personality ALaRetha Herrin Jack O’Neal ost Intellectual Carol Rob 1969 Senior Will We, ARLENE ALDRIDGE and LILLIE RIGGINS, do will our everlasting friendship, our good times and all of our memories to Lucy Johns and Lafane Highsmith. I, FAYE ALLEN, do will my job as photographer of the Pine Cone to Myra Fain, in hopes that she has better luck next year. I, KAYE ALLEN, do will my beautiful voice, all my talents, and ability to walk and to chew gum at the same time to Sandy Stewart. I, LARRY ALTMAN, hereby will my ability to be out of trouble to Barbara Altman. I, JANE AMMONS, will my ability to giggle in Mrs. Sutton's typing class to Joyce Murray. I, WAYNE AMMONS, do hereby will my last pack of Red Man to Clipper Smith. Don't chew it in class! I, DYANN BELL, do will my ability to have a different boy’s class ring every other week to any girl who craves such an ability. I, ROY LEE CHESTERFIELD, do will my ability to run the 440 yard dash in 54 seconds to David Lee Hicks. I, ELAINE CHESSER, do will my abilities to flirt with other girls' boyfriends to Ruby Chesser and Sharon Prescott. I, BILLY CREWS, will my ability to be in church more often to Lucy Johns and Lafane Highsmith. I, DAVY CREWS, will my ability to stay awake and to pay attention in class to Ronnie Herrin. We, DEBRY CREWS, ANN LYONS, and LaRETHA HERRIN, do will our ability to set BCHS halls in an uproar to Wanda Morgan, Denise Kelley, and Cindy Raulerson, if they think they can do it as well as we. I, RUTHIE CREWS, will my Senior desk to Glynn Griffin in hopes hell keep it vacant as I did. I, MARTHA CURRY, do will my ability to get moved ONLY ONCE in clerical practice to Sherry Morgan. I, GLENDA DANIELS, do will my pigtails and my Business Principles and Management book to Lafane Highsmith. I, JERRY DAVISON, do will my ability to take American History twice to Howard Flowers. 43 I, MICHAEL DOWLING, don't will anything to anybody, because what I have 1 want to keep. We, JANICE DRURY and SHIRLEY LYLE, do will our ability to get tickled in Miss Blair's 6th period class to Sharon Prescott and Darlene Carter. I, STANLEY DRURY, will my ability to be aggressive in all classes to Leslie Patten. We, CLAUDE DRYDEN and MACK HERRIN (being of sound mind), will our good looks, talents, and athletic abilities to any junior capable of such outstanding qualities. I, STANLEY EDWARDS, will my ability to drive very fast at the wrong time and place to Jimmy Lee. I, RITA FAIN, will my long, tall, giraffe legs to Deloyce Carter. I, IRENE FOSTER, do will my ability to spend three weeks out of class typing on the Pine Cone to Harriet Thornton. I, KATHY FOWLER, do will my natural talent of being the tallest girl in the Senior Class to Darlene Carter Shorty . It's a real blast! I, CHERI GRIFFIN, do hereby will my seat in Miss Blair’s homeroom and Miss Blair to Sandra Griffin ... In hopes she gets to go to the board in Spelling more often than I did. I, LARRY GRIFFIN, will my ability to skip school on the first day of hunting season to go hunting to Glynn Griffin. I, MONROE GRIFFIN, will my ability to skip school to Terry Crews. I, CATHY GUNTER, do hereby will my ability to love 'em and lose 'em to Sandra Griffin in hopes she has better luck than I had. I, GEORGE HARPER, do hereby will my good looks and charms (also my big feet) to Jack Wilson. I, GLEN HENDRIX, do will my hair, good looks, and great personality to anyone in BCHS that thinks that he is good enough to own these characteristics. We, LULU HENDRIX and JONNIE RUTH BURDEN, do will our grand positions as Senior class officers to wiggle our way out of any class we wish, to anyone capable of doing so. I, ADRIAN HERRIN, do will my ability to stick my foot in my mouth to any Junior who can take it. I, CATHY HERRIN, do will my ability to do a forward roll in P. E. to Kathy Strickland. We, JUDY HIGHSMITH and DONALD HERRIN, do will our ability to go steady for a long time to Brenda Johns and Jesse Thrift. I, PHILIP HOUSE, do will my ability to get put in jail and not to pay anything to anybody who wants it. I, CHARLENE JACOBS, do hereby will my boots and ability to tumble to Nancy Middleton. We, JOHN JACOBS and TERRY GRIFFIN, do will our ability to wreck cars and motorcycles, and to have a tag team match on the night before the Jr. -Sr. to any boy at BCHS who would like to try us. I, RONALD JACOBS, do will my good manners and polite ways to Glynn Griffin. I, TERRY JACOBS, do hereby will my physics book to any fool who will have it. I, DEBORAH JOHNS, will my outstanding athletic abilities to Denise Kelly. I, JIMBO JONES, will my share of BCHS to John Nix. I, MARGARET JONES, do will my very dependable typewriter to Lynnell Griffin. Good luck; you'll need it! I, HAROLD LEE, do will my inabilities to the entire Junior Class; I have enough for all of them. I, JOHNNY LEE, will my ability to skip school and to go hunting to anyone who likes to hunt. We, MARTY LEE and DARRELL SAPP, will our ability to stand in die halls and our good looks to all Junior boys. You all need it. 1, NELL LEE, will the honor of being a Senior to Darlene Crews; and I expect her to make the best of it. I, MARY BETH LOYD, do will my ability to be sick for three days following each weekend my boyfriend visits to any girl who has the health to withstand it. I, SANDRA MELTON, will my usual forgetful, dumb, and uncontrollable ways to Ruby Chesser. Make the best of them, okay? I, CALVIN MILLER, do will my ability to get caught for skipping school and going to Waycross to Howard Flowers. I, DAN MOODY, do will my whole, beautiful self to the world, which needs some kind of help. I, JERIS MURRAY, do will my congenial personality to Harriet Thornton. I, DAVID O'BERRY, will my ability to get along with Mr. Wright and to make A's in his room to Tom Howard. 45 We, JACK O'NEAL, ISAAC JONES, and QUINTON DAVIS, will our ability to have the shortest hair in school to Thomas Herrin. I, PATSY PATTEN, do will my ability to always get involved in all school activities to anyone who thinks he has good enough nerves to handle this ability. I, RUTH PRESCOTT, do will my great height of 4T0 to Sandy Stewart. I, DOUGLAS PURCELL, do will my modesty, charming personality, and innocent mind to Kathy Jones. I, CARLTON RAINGE, will my ability to graduate to Ben Lane, my ability to run track to David Hicks, and my intelligent looks to all Juniors. I, CAROL ROBINSON, do will my titles of Official Bulletin-Board Putter-Upper and Biology Lab-Assistant to any poor slob that's fool enough to want the job. I, JUNIOR ROOKS, will my quietness to all of the big-mouthed Juniors. 1, STANLEY ROWELL, hereby will my good looks to any dumb Junior who can stand them. I, MIKE SHUMAN, will my ability to learn spelling in Mr. Wright's room and then for- get it on tests to Terry Crews. Use it, son. I, DEBORA STRICKLAND, do will my 6-foot, 200-pound teddy bear to Charles Lewis. I, MACK STRICKLAND, do will my great ability to play basketball to Clipper Smith. I, TONY THRIFT, will my desk in College Prep to Gary Cason. It's a good sleeping place. I, CLAYTON TURNER, will my ability to kid Mr. Wright and be able to get away with it to Jack Wilson. I, EDDIE WALKER, do will my ability to drive reckless to Tom Gibson, my bravery to Wiladean Harrison, and my muscular physique to Keith Thomas. I, TOM WELCH, hereby bequeath and bestow the legacy, of my having been here, to all • die other jerks who follow. I, TOMMY WHALEY, leave my hair to a small pioneer called Gary Willis. I, SHIRLEY WHITE, hereby will my long hair to Kathy Strickland. I, JANICE WILSON, do will all of my good looks to all the Juniors; they need them, especially Barbara Altman. 1, PEGGY WILSON, do will my height to Jack Wilson - he needs it. HARRIET THORNTON Treasurer LAYTON SMITH Reporter DELOYCE CARTER Secretary MYRA FAIN President RANDY TURNER Vice-President And you just wouldn’t believe all the humiliation that we have to go through just to please those Seniors! Juniors Jessie Allen Barbara Altman Darlene Carter Deloyce Carter Ricky Carter Gary Cason John Causey Arlene Chesser Ruby Chesser Richard Cobb Beth Crews Darlene Crews Ellis Daniels Ronald Davis Sarita Deal Lydane Dickerson Steve Dykes Myra Fain Howard Flowers Tom Gibson Glenn Griffin Lynell Griffin Sandra Griffin Johnny Guy Annie Mae Hall Ronald Hampton Latricia Haynes J. R. Herrin Martha Herrin Ronnie Herrin Glenda Hickox Ronald Hickox David Hicks Lafane Highsmith Tow Howard Alec Jacobs 49 Rony Jacobs Lucy Johns Michael Johns Kathy Jones Ben Lane Terry Lane Jimmy Lee Marilyn Lee Scott Lewis Gary Middleton Nancy Middleton Dallas Montague Jerry Moody Terry Moody Sherry Morgan Ruth Muchison Edward Nichols Leslie Patten Sharon Prescott Diane Roberson Wilma Jean Roberson John Rooks Charlene Roundtree Bobby Rowell 50 Trespassers On Senior Property Kay Sellers Nanette Shuman Susan Sloan Betty Smith Beverly Smith Clipper Smith Gloria Smith Layton Smith Sandra Stewart Gary Stone Harry Strickland Kathy Strickland 51 Johnny Tallevast Johnny Thomas Keith Thomas Harriet Thornton Jesse Thrift Fandy Turner Kay Wainright Rudolph Wainright Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is my Senior Title. 52 WANDA MORGAN Treasurer ANN ROWELL Vice-President JERRY CREWS MARCIA THRIFT President Secretary DEBBIE CREWS Reporter 53 Steve Altman Leon Able Rose Marie Brooks Sandy Brooker Martin Brooker Margie Brauda Bonnie Brauda Dalton Brand Sheila Bennett Donna Bell Janice Batten Bonnie Batten Ella Lee Bacon Carolyn Curry Ronald Crews Lois Crews Jerry Crews Debbie Crews Ramona Chesser Steve Carver Darrell Dubose Diane Dowling Judy Davis Jerry Davis James Edwards Edward Foster Paul Foreman Charlene Gamble 54 Mm, these frog legs from the Biology Lab really stick to your teeth! Sophomores Find New Food For Thought Peggy Sue Griffin Ann Hale Robert Ham Carroll Hampton Billie Sue Hand Debra Harris Wiladean Harrison Wallace Herrin Thomas Herrin Alan Hickox Gary Hickox Jo Ann Huling Leila Mae Hickox Clifford Johns Larry Johnson Denise Kelly We don't believe a word of it!! Earnest Lee George Lee Gilbert Lee Kyle Lee Tommy Lee Patricia Lyle Lawrence Melton Janice Middleton John Morgan Wanda Morgan Reba Montaque Elaine Murry Sophomores Take Time Out From Their Struggle To The Top.. Fhyllis Pearson Deborah Peeples Donna Faye Pierce Jerry Pittman James Pursom Marshall Rainge Cindy Raulerson Eugene Rewis David Riggins Clifton Roberson Jo Nell Roberson Bruce Roundtree Ann Rowell Pat Rowell Margaret Rozier Sylvia Schmitt Norma Jean Shuman Johnny Lee Simmons Clarice Smith Marie Stevens 57 Angela Strickland Carlos Sumner Lynn Thomas Marilyn Thornton Marcia Thrift Donnie Townsend Gail Wainright Linda Waldron Julius Washington Gloria White Sharon Williams Gary Willis Cathy Wynn 58 BONNIE WALKER Reporter SUSAN CHAMBLESS Vice-President MARY ROBINSON Secretary DENISE SMITH President KATHY MIDDLETON Treasurer 59 Freshmen Dewaine Aldridge Robert Aldridge Gary Altman Patsy Altman Elizabeth Anderson Ruby Lee Bacon Leslie Baker Annette Barber Danny Batten Ralph Bell Dorothy Blake Marilyn Blake Frances Blue Rayford Blue Garry Bohannon Ronnie Brauda Joseph Brown David Carter Stanley Carter Margaret Cato Evelyn Chadwick Susan Chambless Barry Chesser Robert Clem Alvin Cobb 60 Class Of ’72 Timmy Crews Tommy Crews Chuck Crosby Sammy Curry Wayne Daniels Mary Elizabeth Davis Ronnie Davis Zelta Davis Eric Deal Danny Dowling Robert Dowling George Dryden Claudia Dubose Richard Dykes Ronnie Easton Clayton Edgy Marshall Edgy Randy Edwards Ross Flowers Kenneth Gaskins Madris Griffin Denise Guinn Joe Guinn Danny Harper Janice Harris Steve Hayes Karen Hendrix Diane Herrin Barbara Hickox Lamar Hickox 61 Joyce Mae Hightower Wade Howard Joyce Howe Rose Ann Hudson David Jacobs Ronnie Jacobs Albert Johns Bedell Johns Brenda Johns Charles Johns Huey Johns Judith Johns Judy Johns Vicki Johns Cythia Jones Richard Keene Merrill Lake Lanis Lane Rex Lanier Thomas Lanier Anthony Lee Marilyn Lee Charles Lewis Darwin Lewis Henry Lewis Connie Little Mike Lyle Clark Lyons Deloyce McFadden Bennie Ray Medlock 62 Freshmen Bennie Mills Lillie Ennia Mitchell Miles Moody Donnie Morgan Marie Morgan Thomas Muchison Bonnie Murray Harry Murphy Freddie Newmans Richard Newmans Roger Newmans Sandra Nichols Betty Nix Jackie O’Berry Debbie Patten Rena Faye Pittman Robert Pittman Glenn Prescott Philp Purdom Gwendolyn Richardson Sandra Richardson Willie Richardson Darcell Roberson Earl Roberson Mary Robinson Rocky Roddenberry Faye Rooks Lonnie Rooks Burl Russel Priscilla Smart Denise Smith Wynell Smith 63 Johnny Sowell Melanie Stallings Jimmy Steedley Gwen Strickland Henry Strickland Bill Sumner Phrenoy Sumner Bessie Thomas Cherry Thomas Judy Thomas Larry Thomas Redick Thornton Kathy Thrift Little Green Monsters Of ’72 M Lula May Veal Frankie Wainright Patricia Wainright Jackie Waits Bonnie Walker Mike Wasdin Archie White Debora White Loretta White Robert White Willie Charles Whitefield Brenda Willis Geraldine Wilson Joyce Young SUSAN RIGGINS President STEVIE PATTEN Treasurer DIANE SHUMAN Vice-President KAY SMITH Secretary 65 Davy Able Linda Aldridge Debbie Altman Clyde Anderson Jimmy Anderson Sonya Bass Willie Beal Barry Bean Gary Bohanon Esther Brauda Carolyn Carter Evelyn Carter Allyson Chambless Gary Chancey Joel Chancey Robert Chancey Charles Chesser Roger Chesser Ernest Cobb Wanda Cox Grace Crosby Paul Culbreth Larry Daniels Billy Douglas Rufus Douglas Sammy Drury Cary Dykes Rosa Edwards Bobby Lee Finney Dale Flowers Tony Floyd Vernon Futch Susan Guinn Barbara Gunter Angie Jean Hale Newcomers To BCHS 66 Albert Hall Andy Harris Annette Harris Kathy Harris Wayne Harris Danny Haynes Kim Henderson Ricky Hendrix Joe Herrin T. J. Herrin 67 Joey Johns Shirley King Jerald Knox Debbie Lane Jeff Lee Lizzie Lee Lou Ann Lee Shirleen Lee R. L. Little Blake Loyd Mary Ruth Lynn James Lyons John Lyons Quillian McCarty Joey Manning Stanley Manning Kenneth Medlock Terry Mercer Kay Mercier Tommy Mercer John Middleton Gerome Mitchell Beverly Montague Harry Moore Paula Moore Wilma Morgan Gwendolyn Murphy Willie Lee Murphy Patricia O’Berry Gene O’Neal Kathy O'Neal Steve Patten Mary Pearson Jan Purcell Betty Jo Purdom 68 Curtis Rainge Brenda Raulerson Larry Rhoden Perry Rhoden Tony Rhoden Melba Riggins Susan Riggins Lonzo Roberts Danny Roberson Judy Roberson Paul Roberson May Belle Rooks Judith Rowell Linda Rowell Sandra Sapp Barbara Smith Kay Smith Mary Alice Stevens Richard Stevens Craig Strickland Gary Strickland Hey, Everybody! The principal's coming! Alfred Schmitt Audrey Shumans Barbara Shuman Diane Shuman Sabrina Sloan Dean Sumner Jean Sumner Robert Thomas Robert Thornton Debra Thrift Merrell Tripp Sandra Turner Jeff Velie Gary Wainright Mike Wainright Rebecca Wainright Ben Walker Jimmy Walker Gloria White James Wilson Billy Wyatt Mr. Colvin! You never wear a bow tie with a turtle neck!! Gary White Linda Willis Diane Wilson 70 B.C.H.S. Football Team Push a little harder; you'll get him blocked! 72 Football Football has finally begun at B.C.H. S. ... Our brand new teams showed tremendous ability, drive, and spirit ... Actually, they surprised everyone ... These boys weren't pros, in fact they were just beginners, but needless to say they managed to achieve great victories including much recognition ... The teams were willing, capable, and enthused enough to meet all their goals ... B.C. H.S. owes a hearty salute to our two football teams and through the 1969 yearbook they are now getting it. You've got tile ball; now, let's have a touchdown!! Faye Allen Myra Fain Marilyn Lee Girls’ Varsity Basketball Denise Smith Charlene Roundtree Kaye Allen Debbie Crews Cathy Wynn Boys’ Varsity Basketball CAPTAIN Claude Dryden COACH Hilton Culbreth Mark Strickland Jerry Crews Clipper Smith Wayne Ammons Johnny Thomas Quinton Davis Boys B-Team Basketball Girls’ B-Team Basketball Track Team 1969 Cheerleaders CAPTAIN CO-CAPTAIN Judy Davis Marcia Thrift Karen Hendrix Jackie O'Berry Reba Montague Joyce Murray Angela Strickland Mary Robinson Ginger Thrift, ADVISOR Nancy Middleton Tennis Teams ABOVE: The first reaction to the announcement of Rita's winning. OPPOSITE: The new queen receiving congratulations from the MC. BELOW: Kathy Fowler, first runner-up; Rita Fain, 1969 queen; and La Retha Herrin, second runner-up. A joyous night for all ... a time for happiness, elegance, and memories. BELOW: Rita Fain receiving her 1969 crown from Martha Burden, the 1968 Queen. 86 M Jtr Mary Robinson ssei S3 87 TOP LEFT: Mary receiving her first congratulations from the Masters of Ceremonies by way of a kiss. TOP RIGHT: The three finalists impa- tiently waiting for the final announce- ment. OPPOSITE: The finalists: Susan Cham- bless, Second runner-up; Mary Robin- son, Jr. Miss: Diane Shuman, First runner-up. Business We, the Annual Staff, should like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude and appreciation to our Senior Sponsors - Mr. Eugene Wiley, Miss Hallie Blair, and Mr. Gordon Wright. Thank you for your help and guidance in publishing our 1969 Heron. CO-EDITOR, Kathy Fowler EDITOR, Sandra Melton 1969 Heron Staff Future Homemakers Of America RIGHT: Advisor, Mrs. Huey Ham: District Officer, Carol Robinson: Chapter President, Deborah Johns: Advisor, Mrs. Macie J. Col vin. 92 ABOVE: Officers (Standing); Janice Wilson, Degree Chairman; Sandy Brooker and Janice Batten, Music and Recreation Chair- men; Ruby Chesser, Projects Chairman; Arlene Aldridge, His- torian; Lulu Hendrix, Public Relations Chairman; Debra Harris, Parliamentarian. (Sitting); Gloria White, Honor Roll Chairman; Elaine Chesser, Treasurer; Deborah Johns, President; Jonnie Ruth Burden, Sec- retary; Carol Robinson, Historian. RIGHT: Mrs. Huey Ham, Advisor, training girls to become ex- perienced homemakers. VICE PRESIDENT Keith Thomas Future Farmers Of America ADVISORS Huey R. Ham Julian Floyd FFA BELOW: Howard Flowers, secretary: John Jacobs, treasurer. RIGHT: Glenn Hendrix, first vice president: Eddie Walker, reporter. BOTTOM: FFA boys striving with all their might to please their advisors. 96 £•!� - c:. '.Alia Pep Club 97 Tri-Hi-Y Treas.: Jo Ann Huling; Sec.: Bonnie Batten; Vice Pres.: Sandy Brooker; Scrapbook Chr.: Donna Henderson - De- loyce Carter; Community Proj. Chr.: Janice Batten; Sponsor: Evon Floyd; Publicity Chr.: Kaye Allen; Extension Chr.: Charlene Roundtree; Pres.: Faye Allen; School Proj.: Mary Beth Loyd 98 99 Senior Beta Club SITTING: President................KATHY FOWLER Secretary.................RUBY CHESSER Vice Pres.----MARGARET JONES STANDING: Reporter........SANDRA MELTON Treasurer..........SCOTT LEWIS 100 Library Club LIBRARY OFFICERS Reporter...................Randy Turner Vice Pres...................Kathy Jones President---------------Mary Beth Loyd Sec. and Treasurer -Nancy Middleton 101 Palmetto 4-H Club OFFICERS: PRESIDENT Jack Wilson REPORTER Sharon Prescott BOYS’ VICE PRES. John Jacobs SECRETARY and TREAS. Charlene Jacobs PARLIAMENTARIAN Dan Moody 102 Slash Pine 4-H Club OFFICERS: BACK ROW: Girls' Vice Pres., Sandy Brooker: President. Mike Lyle; Boys' Vice Pres., Jerry Crews FRONT ROW: Reporter. Denise Smith; Secretary and Treas., Cindy Raulerson; Parliamentarian, Martin Brooker 103 White Oak 4-H Club 104 OFFICERS: Treasurer: Betty Jo Purdom; Pres: Jeff Velie; Vice Presi- dent: Denise O’Berry; Boys' Vice President: Gary White; Parliamen- tarian: Rufus Douglas; Reporter: Jan Purcell 4-H advisors, Mrs. Virginia Raul- erson and Mr. George Loyd, set the date for their next meeting with Mrs. Graham. 4-H County Council 105 COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICERS: (Sitting) Pres.. Keith Thomas; Boys’ Vice Pres.. Jerry Crews; (Standing) Girls’ Vice Pres., Denise Smith; Parliamentarian, Martin Brooker; Sec. and Treas., Cindy Raulerson; Reporter, Sheila Bennett. Future Teachers Of America OFFICERS: President.............................TONY THRIFT Historian..........................-ELAINE CHESSER Secretary...........................SANDRA MELTON V. President...............KATHY FOWLER Treasurer.....................-RITA FAIN Reporter..................ARLENE ALDRIDGE 106 FBLA PRESIDENT: Elaine Chesser VICE PRES.: Isaac Jones REPORTER: Cheri Griffin HISTORIAN: Charlene Jacobs SECRETARY: Ruby Chesser PARLIAMENTARIAN: John Jacobs TREASURER: Deloyce Carter 107 Hi-Y Jack Wilson VICE PRESIDENT Gary Cason REPORTER Dan Moody PRESIDENT Douglas Purcell SECRETARY Kyle Lee CHAPLAIN Mack Herrin TREASURER PRESIDENT: Ruby Chesser VICE PRES.: Clayton Turner REPORTER: Kathy Herrin SEC. and TREAS.: Lafane Highsmith Neighborhood Youth Crops 109 Pine Cone OFFICERS CO-EDITOR----------------David O’Berry EDITOR----------------------------Rita Fain PHOTOGRAPHY...............Faye Allen BUSINESS MANAGER and HEAD TYPIST--------------- - -Irene Foster SPORTS EDITOR............Myra Fain III Student Council OFFICERS PRESIDENT Tom Welch HISTORIAN Harriet Thornton REPORTER Ruby Chesser TREASURER Cathy Wynn SECRETARY Denise Smith VICE PRESIDENT Scott Lewis Glee Club We, the members of the Brantley County High Glee Club would like to take this opportunity to thank our advisor, Mrs. Carolyn Thomas, for her help and cooperation in making our organization possible. Although plagued by a reduced member- ship, Mrs. Thomas has used her remarkable talents to organize and prepare us for annual Glee Club Concerts. COORDINATOR: Mrs. Carolyn Thomas Editor’s Comment The school year of 1968-69 is now almost ended. It has been a year filled with many unforgettable memories and incidents. The purpose of publishing this year's edition of the HERON was to attempt to put all the memories of fun times, learning times, and good times into one book filled with these experiences. It took many long, busy hours to put the 1969 HERON together and as editor for the annual, I wish to thank all the staff members who worked so earnestly and untiringly to the very last deadline. I also take this opportunity to thank Mrs. Mable R. Moody, our three senior sponsors, and the other adults who were always willing to give us their ulimited aid and support. May this 1969 HERON be used as a key to unlock the great school days of 1968-69. This annual will mean much to you in the future; and we hope that you will cherish it as a means of remembering this year for many, many years to come. Sincerely, R. L. WALKER CHEVROLET COMPANY 515 Tebeau Street P. O. Box 136 Waycross, Georgia 31501 Telephone AT 3-4250 Putting You First Keeps Us First Compliments of THE 1969 HERON STAFF A. B. BROOKER and SON JAKE ED’S 0 '“‘ BROOKERS DEPARTMENT STORE Clothing and Shoes for the Entire Family Compliments of Phone Nahunta 462-5175 Georgia C. L. KING ENTERPRISE MANUFACTURING COMPANY Your One Stop Building Material Center Wolmanized Pressure Treated Lumber 283-0933 P. O. Box 214 1214 Albany Ave. Waycross, Ga. Compliments of MURRAY'S FARM AND GARDEN STORE One Stop Store For Your Garden Needs 31 3 Albany Ave. 283-0456 Waycross, Ga. HAIR FASHION CENTER .Congratulations Seniors F rom W. J. 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Nahunta, Ga. 119 Compliments of Compliments of BAILEY MONUMENT COMPANY GOLD HOUSE RESTAURANT 325 Albany Avenue Telephone 283-8454 P. O. Box 16 Nahunta, Georgia Waycross, Georgia 31501 Good Food Well Prepared. Service to Please You Special Business Men's Lunch Each Day and Sunday Compliments of WEISSER JEWELRY and BRIDE STORE Waycross, Georgia DICK and JUANITA ALLEN, Mgrs. Open 6:00 A. M. - 10:00 P. M. Phone 462-5629 Compliments of LETHA'S HAIR STYLISTS 310 Pendleton St. Waycross, Georgia Compliments of R. B. BROOKER ST. ILLA COURT AND RESTAURANT Home-Style Cooking Complete Lines of: Sherwin Williams Paints Hardware - Building Materials Plumbing Supplies Sporting Goods - Dry Goods Clothing 301 North G - O - O - D Phone 462-5171 Nahunta, Georgia 120 BRANTLEY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL