Burns High School - Blazes Yearbook (Lawndale, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 218 of the 1980 volume:

_ — = Ose ED y A Qi) IN] 4 h School 19 Lawndale, NC ior Burns Sen l The Movie 2 Staff tre PRODUCERS Editor-In-Chief — Sandra Hayes Photo Editor — Randy McKee Business Manager — Donna Hunsinger Layout Editor — Lori Ledford Copy Editor — Robyn Brackett Headline Editor — Kim Carpenter Caption Editor — Alisa Newton Index Editor — Linda Wright Advisor — Craig Jenkins Reporters Beverly Black Danita Dellinger Emily Johnson Julie Queen Angela Robbins Melanie Russ Layout Artists Sara Dayberry Glenda Johnson Sandy Pendleton Jan Pruett Roxanne Sain Photographers Brian Ballew Jeff Bowman Lorri Cook Micheal Dellinger Scott Edwards pom ea: ti csi ES Oe STARRING.....The Burns Senior High Student Body Filmed in and around Burns Senior High Action!......6 Special €ffects......16 Technical Difficultics..100 The Cast.. ..120 Contents 3 Through words and pictures a motion picture enables the viewer to become a part of what he sees and feels. The Blazes’ 80 staff hopes that we made the 1979-80 school year “real” for you and have brought you the feeling of ‘being there”, both now and in the years to come. A combination of good and bad times make this year special for each individual. Whether you remember walking around with your friends, that special person, cutting class, gossiping, pitching pennies, going outside for the firedrills and to the smoking area, report cards and tests, or just being there; may memories of this year hold a unique place in your heart. The 1979-80 school year began with a note of uncertainty. A week before school started, Burns was without an athletic director and head football coach. New county superintendent Dr. Jerry Blake solved that problem by 4 Opening hiring Coach Eddie Greene for the vacancies. But if that wasn’t enough, students then had to wonder who would be their principal. Mr. Lancaster? Mr. Ronnie Wilson? Who? The answer was learned when Mr. Lancaster announced that he would not accept the “fellowship” offered to him by Dr. Blake and the County School Board. Wondering what hurricane David would do next and being dismissed early the first full day of school led students to believe that they were in for a very “‘interesting’’ year. The first sign of the annual epidemic called senioritis showed up September 4, 1979 when Mr. Roper arrived with the senior keys. There seemed to be no cure for this disease as it affected more and more seniors as the year progressed. A new coaching staff and a September 7 win over Kings Mountain (16-6) put Burns football in gear. Hopes that Burns would have a winning season and maybe even win the Conference title accompanied Burns fans out into the pouring rain only to see their dreams stomped on by the Shelby High Lions. Students assembled in the gym in September to see a presentation by the Modern Dance Company which was very. . .uh. . . unique. Earlier that morning the yearbook staff had also given a presentation. As many students and teachers that possibly could, crammed into the little auditorium to see the ‘’Yearbook Preview” which consisted of popular songs and slides. Homeroom teachers constantly reminded students to bring in their shot records so that they wouldn't be suspended. A few students did get suspended while a lot of students complained of sore arms and behinds because they had to retake shots. For the first time seniors had senior portraits made. There was a conflict over whether seniors should wear drapes and tux or street clothes. The seniors voted and the results can be found on pages 122-141. October proved to be an exciting and busy month. The Cleveland County Fair came and took with it, as it left, most of the money that had been in the student’s piggy banks. Archrival Crest Chargers came to “‘bulldog country”’ October 12 and left defeated, as the bulldogs downed them. Senior Teresa Hallman proved to be the “leading lady’’ at Burns when out of 25 girls, she was named 1979-80 Homecoming Queen on October 19. Later that night students danced to the music of Rick Reynolds’ Disco. The light show was one of the best that Burns has had. As October came to an end, so did junior varsity football. The team went undefeated for the second year in a row. Also for the second time around, Richmond County took home the Burns Cup. The bulldog statue which had no face for about two months was finally repaired and painted. Going to the same classes every day, five days a week can get pretty boring. The monotony must have been too much for some students October 24. Two fire alarms were pulled (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) and at lunch the rat-a-tat-tat of fire crackers could be heard. The District Beta Club meeting was held at Burns for the first time on November 14. The very next day junior and senior girls ‘“went at it’’ in the annual Powder Puff game. Before students were dismissed for the holidays the Drama Club presented a play “Her Christmas Wish” to the student body. Everyone loved the puppy best of all. Students rushed to decorate their doors in first period for a contest sponsored by the Student Council. Mr. Harris’ class won first place; Mrs. Scism’s, second place; and Mrs. Eaker’s class won third place. On January 30, everyone jumped up to see the great big snowflakes falling from the sky. However they didn’t last long and students didn’t get to go home. In February volleyball intramurals were held and like last year, Mrs. Bogg’s and Mrs. Dixon’s homerooms were at it again. The defending homeroom was defeated by Mrs. Boggs’ homeroom. For Valentine’s Day, the yearbook staff gave students a chance to give a valentine with their picture on it to the person they liked. The Student Council also sold flowers which were delivered by Student Council members. Sandra Hayes was named the first Valentine’s Sweetheart of Burns High. Students hit a lucky streak when they got out of school a day for snow and that Saturday when they were supposed to make it up — it snowed again. What a break! Students were warned about using profanity at the ballgames by the famous saying “’3 days at the house” during basketball season. Juniors and seniors danced the nights away during their proms held on April 12 and 26. The theme of the junior prom was “‘Ain‘t No Stopping Us Now”, and was followed two weeks later by the senior prom, the theme being ‘’A Search For Our Tomorrow’ The day finally arrived for seniors. Graduation was held on May 30 when they walked through the doors of Burns High School for the final time as students of Burns Senior High. All great movies have very memorable endings which will stay in the viewer’s mind. The 1979-80 school year will end differently for various students. Whether it is happy, sad or just so-so, it will hold memories that will be cherished forever. During the school year the decade called ‘the seventies’’ came to an end. It was a period of finding one’s self, improving physical fitness and losing faith in the leaders of America. The seventies brought about an in-depth research in a search for a cure for cancer. Tragedy marred Cleveland County as a city block blew up and four firemen were killed. Burns again as in years past found itself plagued by the apathy of some of its students. Instead of trying to make the situation better, students continued not to care. With an old decade behind us and a new one in front of us, we should meet it head on and be the “‘stars’’ of the eighties. As young people we have the technology and potential to make the idea of a better tomorrow a reality. All we have to do is use it. ‘ Opening 5 Burns Lady Bulldog Denise Thurman lays Varsity football players celebrate the basketball up for two as two Kings after a score against arch-rival Crest Mountain Mountaineers look on. Chargers. el een Mountain, the varsity cheerleaders threw =e 1 el 225— red, white, and blue basketballs to the coennasial aan fans. During halftime of the Burns vs. Kings 6 Action! Action! Coach Homesley a victim of a pie throwing during the Bon Fire wipes his face and eyes the person who decorated him with pie. Juniors Sandra Poston, Linda Wright, Lorna Withrow and Twavauna Whitener take a “‘lap’’ around the halls to see what's going on and to get caught up on the gossip. Members of the Bulldog Baseball team look on, as the boys play Crest High. Ina close fought game Burns lost 5-6. be Ae ie aed oe “e i sn Senior Tammy Bradshaw shows her way of roasting a hotdog during the Bon Fire held before the Burns vs. Crest football game. Senior Tim Smith makes sure the coast is clear as senior Benji Roberts claims another victim in the bus lobby during lunch. Juniors Suzie Carr and Scott Eaker practice with the marionettes they made for an Art project. How many bites does it take to get to the center of a juicy red ripe tomato? For junior Kyle Izokovic it only takes one. 8 ‘Coming Attractions You have maybe heard of a sleeveless coat, but have you ever heard of a coatless sleeve? You have now! Junior Sandy Pendleton models her own fash- ion design. Who knows? Next year this may be a fad. Junior Sharon Brackett gets the bad end of a feather-duster fight with junior Bob Blackburn while junior Tony Abemathy and se- nior Karen Wright have other f things on their minds. These two fickle fingers of fate belong to Thurman as they bestow their blessings seniors Robin Fullenwider and Denise on an unsuspecting victim. : “Coming Attractions” 9 is oS as SPRING SPORTS BASEBALL Good pitchers and a better offense helped the Bulldogs close theirseason @ with a record of 7-6. Louie Grigg pitched the first no hitter in Burns High history. This led them to a 4-0 victory over Kings Mountain. The first shut out win of the season was pitched by Al Floyd against RS-Central. Al retired the last twelve batters and Burns left victorious after their 7-0 win. Another tough rival of the Bulldogs was Shelby. It was a close game but the Bulldogs came through with a score of 9-8. Alex Heafner hit a three run homer over the 360 foot mark in left field and Tim Williams was able to strike out seven and walk only one of the mangled lions. The Bulldogs were able to make it to the Southwestern Conference Playoffs but were defeated by Kings Mountain, Alex Heefnet on his tous while catching ost When asked why Burns was able to downed the Chargers 2-1. smear Kings Mountain at the first of the season but were not able to beat them at the playoffs Al Floyd replied, ‘‘When we played the first game against them we had excellent pitching as well as good hitting. At the playoffs we didn’t hit the ball well and had poor defense.” Coach Pruett summarized the season by saying, ‘| was real pleased with our pitchers. Grigg pitched a no-hitter and a two-hitter. Floyd a two-hitter and a five-hitter, and Williams pitched good in relief. Our offense scored more runs due to batting practice. Our defense was good at times but we made a few errors.”’ 10 Spring Sports ie gee abe ay hits afoul tip in the first plat Game wnngalesh eee Mountain. the ei Fetes: SOFTBALL The lady Bulldogs ended a well fought softball season with a record of 4-8. ‘We played a lot of tough ones, like North Gaston. We really played hard, but they were ranked high in the state,’” remarked catcher Lori Hoyle. ‘’We started out weak but ended strong. Our game did improve throughout the season.” Late in the season the Bulldogs developed a winning streak by defeating teams such as Shelby, RS Central and Crest. Skrimmage games and batting practices were held to help the girls improve their playing. ‘’They were a strong softball team’’, stated coach Mable Carpenter. “‘| thought they had a good season without many injuries and they played real good.” Yelling was scarce at most of the games. All of the girls asked said that they need all the support they could get, especially from the students. BOTTOM ROW: Rayfert Wright, Ricky Towery, Louie Grigg, Ken Byrd, Tim Williams. ROW 2: Alex Heafner, Richard Shuford, Jerry Fitch, Al Floyd, Marion Crow, Carl Cross. TOP ROW: Mike Briggs (assistant coach), Chuck Cody, Barry Shuford, Michael Dixon, Chris Lancaster, Chris Cook, Coach Tom Pruett. a Pala oh BOTTOM ROW: Angie Poole, Paula Gould, Carolyn Cody, Valerie Baker, Wanda Wood, Patty Scism. ROW 2: Debbie Bridges, Jane Lackey, Anne Whisnant, Beverly Wright, Donna Hunsinger, Lisa Hamilton, Tammy Bradshaw, Denise Martin (scorekeeper). TOP ROW: Lori Hoyle, Donna Stroup, Lorna Withrow, Debbie Lackey. Coach Mable Carpenter. Spring Sports 11 SPRING SPORTS BOYS TENNIS Winning four matches out of ten, the boys tennis team had a good season considering their opposition, Shelby and Kings Mountain. Wayne Cody, senior, commented, ‘‘Kings Mountain and Shelby are our biggest rivals. We were defeated by them at each match.” Tennis is a lonely sport. The average attendance at a meet is approximately twenty people. When asked whether the tennis team gets enough recognition, Bill Elam replied, ‘‘No we don’t and we need people out there cheering us on too!”’ 12 Spring Sports BOTTOM ROW: Mike Walker, Darrell Spurling, David Angel, Everete Wright, Sandy Swafford, Bobby Hord. ROW 2: Ricky Thompson, Bobby Addison, Melvin Clark, Charles Shytle, Joel Hopper, Tim Hartgrove. ROW 3: Ray Jackson, George Young, Wayne Schenck, Steve Bess, Don Newman. TOP ROW: Larry Addison, Benny Famble, Joseph Hopper, Darrell Smith, Alan Champion, Coach Mabry. GOLF The Golf team had a dismal season this year. Although they never managed to win a match they were able to come in second place at a match against South Point and East Rutherford, beating South Point. They also came in third twice, both times beating Crest. Russell Spangler was the leading scorer at the match against Kings Mountain and North Gaston. It was a big achievement for Russell but the team still lost the match. When asked how the golf team could be improved Russell replied, “If more people would go out for golf we would have a better team. As long as I’ve been playing golf for Burns we’ve never had to make a cut.” Displaying his forehand, Ronnie Carpenter returns the ball to his East Gaston opponent. Burns lost 3-6. The golf team’s most valuable player, Russell Spangler, was the leading scorer at the match against Kings Mountain and North Gaston. Despite Russell’s efforts Burns still lost the match. Everette Wright winds up to throw the shot put. With a throw of 125 feet Everette also broke the school record in the discus throw. BOTTOM ROW: Bill Elam, Tony Cook, Ronnie Carpenter, Andy Pruett, Jeff Benfield. TOP ROW: Mark Brackett, Tony Cloninger, Bob Blackburn, Larry Ilzokovic, Wayne Cody, Coach Reggie Mellon. Spring Sports 13 14 Junior Marshalls TOP: Cecil Barrier, chief marshal, sits the second row of graduating seniors down after they received their diplomas. BOTTOM: Junior David Kennedy takes a few moments of rest and relaxation during graduation rehearsals. “| was so embarrassed! LIDI A A My high heels marred up in X) f the mud and | couldn’t move,’ remarked Rachel Scott a Junior Marshal for oe _, the 1978-1979 graduation 9 er de ee ieee | | = ceremonies. —4 Sunk along with Rachel, were twenty members of the junior class with the highest grade point average, better known as the Junior Marshals. Their job is to carry chairs, arrange the platforms, type diplomas, and lead the seniors in and sit them down. They work with the faculty and seniors in assuring the graduation exercises run smoothly. The Junior Marshals were heavy jobs while the gi : Cecil Barrier (Chief Aug ee! §$Marshal), Ronnie Bowman, bts ri [eee Jamie Carpenter, Lavena Coffey, Mike Dellinger, Jennifer Flory, Eric Gettys, Jan Gettys, Sandra Hayes, Bill Hord, Anita Humpries, Mary Jones (Co-Chief Marshal), David Kennedy, James Kennedy, Jatha Lee, Barbara Lewis, Deborah Mayhew, Rachel Scott, Barry Shuford, Russell Spangler, Jamie Stamey, Genia Vinson, and Phillip Wortman. “Those Junior Marshals were the best group I’ve ever had to work with,” commented Mrs. Peggy Eaker. She has sponsored the Junior Marshals for seven years and she says she really enjoys it. Mrs. Debbie Harris the co-sponsor said, “They were top-notch students that were co-operative and did an excellent job. Sometimes you get intelligent students with no personality but they were great.”’ “Being a Junior Marshal was an honor,” said Cecil Barrier, the chief marshal “So | didn’t mind all the hard work.”’ Rachel Scott had another problem, ‘a mosquito lit on my nose and it stayed there all through graduation.” p dead ha OT - Plans for the beach and ies run through the % Tenor twenty years from now) four children will look into this ¥ yearbook and laugh themselves b � into hysterics just as we did when we saw how our parents looked’ } and what they wore in high 3 school. Of course, we're a long way from bobby socks and ¥ leather jackets but it’s interesting rf _ to imagine how the styles of today will compare with those of tomorrow. The styles at Burns High School may not compare with the elite Parisian designers, but we have a style that’s all our own. This “style’’ as we call it, consist of a wide variety of fashions. The most common attire is the very comfortable t-shirts, jeans, and tennis shoes. Nike and Converse were the popular brands of tennis shoes while Levi’s were the students’ top choice of jeans. T-shirts displayed students’ favorite groups, movie stars, colleges, and favorite sayings. Also worn with jeans and corduroys were glitter-streaked shirts and sweaters. To add the extra touch to this outfit, many girls wore serpentine and add-a-bead necklaces and the ever famous Bass shoes. For the dressier look the gals adorned skirts and blazers with { if wi) oo gig Se rns FSG GI CL RT ME Me i KW ‘i i My iin ay WN WAS ai i i ih ) SEUNG, NTR RS RT LM Se ELT OS ar i ees — ee 2 Tet am i ae Pe oT Ne a 7 — aT te is Te =F boots while the guys decked ony me ; | , in three piece suits. Pleated A ’ straight-leg pants were worn ¢.also with Candies. The westagy ) disco craze brought cow- ¢ 4, boy hats and boots ‘ vests and disco belts ¥ to Burns High. if 16 Fads and Fashions You’ve come a long way, DADY Add-a-bead necklaces were very popular with the girls. They were worn with both jeans and dress clothes. Prices began at approximately $25. The number of beads and the kind one chooses; gold, pearl, jade, etc., determined the total price of the necklaces. Checl ing tk labels c the behinc of studen was helpful discovering thx Levi's are the to brand name of jean: They cost approximate 16-1; A favorite with students we bright colored over-alls. | Orange, yellow, green, re and light blue were the common colors. The 4 majority of students ' purchased their over-al from Jeans -N- Things ©. Pants Junction both o' © Shelby for approximat $16. Cowboy boots have hit the halls of Burns. The average price students pay for boots is $50. Senior Phillip Wortman and his “‘clickity-click’’ have become famous this year. The sound was acquired when he bought taps to protect the heels of his boots. He had this to say about his taps, ’’When | walk down the halls during class everybody listens to my feet more than they do the teachers . and boy, you can really slide!”’ Bass shoes which cost in the neighborhood of $30 are very common. ‘’They are very comfortable” and ‘look neat’ were students’ comments. The Bass sandals were also a winner with girls. They wore them at the beginning of the school year and with socks when the weather got a little colder. —— —— = X marks the spot. Students demonstrated their spirit by wearing Bulldog suspenders which were purchased at Stamey’s of Fallston. Clop! Clop! Clop! This sound could be heard for anywhere from $16 to $20. It was Candies and other high heels. Some girls had problems going up and down the stairs and there were camplaints of ‘’my little toe hurts.’’ However, these shoes add a touch of class to Burns. ABOVE: Juniors Sandy Pendleton and Jan Pruett hang in there as they display t-shirts typical of Burns students. There is no special place students buy their t-shirts. However, the majority come from the beach, sporting goods stores, colleges and the art club. They are ususally worn with blue jeans. BOTTOM LEFT: Senior be Eaton decks out for “Fads and Fashions” Day in his white suit. He is definitely ‘‘styling’’ with his pleated pants and the blue and white of his clothing show that he is definitely a Bulldog! CENTERED: Junior Frank Porter is all ready to go out disco-ing western style. Pleated pants, a leather jacket, tie, disco belt and a cowboy hat highlight his outfit. FAR RIGHT: Senior Robbin Fullenwider also is attired for the western look. She is wearing a western shirt with a matching vest, straight-le jeans, mid-calf length boots, disco belt, and o course, a cowboy hat. It is very unlikely that ladies dressed like this in the days of the wild, wild west. Robbin, ‘’you’ve come a long way baby!” 18 Fads Fashions 19 Fads Fashions Melanie Russ and Bill imfolanla(ol axe lelalor-m com ial-Maale tie o) ms iat- slelerel(-Miulelolalial-Kellelale| with Russel Spangler, Stan IMAC Ia coh mel atop ele l[-mClalele mel: the Spring Dg@mcé. ‘te we 4 J “| like the band, the way the lights were set up and everything.”’, commented Mary Jones who was escorted to the prom by Scott Black. Robyn Ashley, Renee Tallent and Julie Poston stand in front of the entrance to the prom. Mrs. Cecil Barrier furnished the flower arrangements and pump for the fountain. Libby Hallman, chairman of the decorating committee for the prom, spent three hours working on the glitter letters. Eric Grigg, Jatha Lee, Derrick Camp, George Rost, Jami Stamey, Cindy Bivens, Rachel Scott and Phillip Wortman relax after a night of dancing. 20 Dancing aR a Alvi iy Te ys ‘ PS ee Oa, Sy het 4 Br ee es, = wae e 7 im Yancing Hevils Rainbows, waterfalls, clouds = Skyline, played a variety of and stars illustrated the theme disco, beach and slow music. of the junior prom ‘’Too Much Whether the juniors were slow Heaven”, but the juniors were dancing, doing the rock or just far from being little angels. plain getting down. They did it When the music began the and they did it RIGHT! action started. The band, ¥ hoy owe = Scott Eaker and Suzie Carr are the center of attention as they do their jumps while a circle of on-lookers clap. Blolalala siete) 4-telalonm Mics lealion fofeyiavemada=limacaliare me lalel-1an tal Ce] g-Wre] ale Mel alelare(=1 (-10 Dancing 21 Ol Jusc the mention of a pep rally gets students, teachers, cheerleaders, and football players all in a dither. When the clock rolls around to sixth period there’s no way a teacher can compete with the clock watching eyes. The fluttering hearts, students anxious for the day to be over and the pep rally to begin. Senior Donna Hunsinger said, ‘’The pep rally helps me to show how much | love being a senior and how proud | am of the Bulldogs.”’ Laura Cline, varsity cheerleader, remarked, ’| think a pep rally is a great way to end the day.” | “It helps to know the school is behind you when you play football. It gives you confidence to win,” stated Barry Shuford, senior football player. Anyway you look at it, a pep rally is sure to be a tradition at Burns High for a long time. RIGHT: Juniors Alisa Newton, Kim Dinh, Audrey Hamby, Valerie Baker, Debbie Lovelace, Lisa Gantt and Renee Walker say B-U-L-L-D-O-G-S! OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP LEFT: Sandy Pendleton, Tammy Champion and Karen Waterson lead the juniors in the competition cheer. TOP RIGHT: Kathy Wortman is a lone voice among the sophomore class. CENTER RIGHT: Seniors and juniors cheering together! ?! CENTER LEFT: Juniors Gary Self and Jerry Fitch are last minute cheerleaders helping lead “Bulldogs Hot On Your Tail.” BOTTOM LEFT: Juniors Angela Fuller and Renee Etchison show Bulldogs their spirit. BOTTOM RIGHT: Juniors show their spirit during the fight song at the homecoming pep rally. 22 Pep Rallies BAND... from a new angle “Eye catching’ . . . Snazzy. aaa “Looked Tuff’ and ‘’Really Badd” were some of the expressions the crowd shouted out as they watched the leaning Bulldog band. The act of the lean was derived from a drum corp, band director and drill arranger Carl Rohleder saw a few years ago. Hungarian Dance 6 was the “Eye Catcher’, as remarked senior Latrece Hogue. The dance had 13 tempo changes and the band went into each one of them differently. They used the newest addition to the horn line, mela phones, to give the band ballanced instrumentation. The horns give the middle sound the instrumental needed. The melaphone solo played by sophomore Karen Walker set the stage for a ‘‘romantic” but yet ““energetic”’ moment in the performance. The trumpet duet came next and featured senior Mark Southard and sophomore Debra Spurling. ‘It was fun, not the serious type” replied senior Mark Southard. “It put the band into a flowing movement” remarked sophomore Feliscia Roberts. The colorguard gives the band the “needed edge”’ in Hungarian Dance 6. They did a real Hungarian dance in the middle and “‘the whole drill seemed to come easier with a more positive attitude from the whole guard’’, added senior Anita Humphries. The rifles switched to flags during the dance. “It took more muscle to support the flag pole but, | got used to it’, replied Teresa Hoffman. The guard ended the show with the tossing of the flags between two girls which was “totally together’, remarked senior Renee Lynch. _ . ¢ Noe | ‘oats, Poe . ‘ 7h aD See a% ae Fe i? j : , % rv . ‘The famous lean done, , y exclusively bysjunior Scott. _ ' Thompson. | Aa, 4) nem P . A a ohare m — ” TOP: This is the fun type not the usual serious duet featuring sophomore Debra Spurling and Mark Southard. BOTTOM: Nervous but still spirited, the band gets ready for its first home performance. TOP: The new line of horns, melaphones played by sophomore Angie McMurray gives the band balanced instrumentation. BOTTOM: Present arms, a command given to senior rifle Julia Pruett, Roxanne Sain, and June Patterson during the pre-game show. Band 25 Loud comments, clipboards flying through the air, hats being kicked on the sidelines were some of the actions made by first year coach Eddie Greene. Talking to him he appears to be a calm, mild-mannered man, but during a ballgame he’s a maniac screaming and yelling the Bulldogs to victory. Greene was appointed head coach and athletic director by Superintendent Dr. Jerry Blake, one week before the season started. “‘! didn’t feel this hurt the team in the least, because we started on schedule”, commented Eddie Greene. Sam Homesley was also appointed to assist Greene by Superintendent Dr. Jerry Blake. Homesley and Greene both agreed that having coached some of the players before at the Junior High has helped to make it much easier, as far as knowing what they are capable of doing out on the field. Greene stated, ‘He had great confidence in the capability of this year’s team.”” Greene felt the offensive and defensive teams have improved rapidly since previous: Seasons, because of all the long hard practices they put in. Their hard work began to show early in the season when they defeated Kings Mountain and Cherryville. Greene gets along with the team players very well. They have a lot of respect for him, because he treats them as a football player. ‘He doesn’t give you anything you don’t TOP RIGHT: Amidst a downpour of BOTTOM: Al Floyd (12) leads the deserve”, commented ee tae Randy McKee (55). Rufus Thompson (28) summarized the team’s feelings of Greene by stating, ‘He’s a good man, knows how to keep his head on his shoulders. He doesn’t take his anger out on the team.’ 7 Greene coaches the Bulldogs to victory with a touchdown in the Crest game. Ko ° “I'd just like to say thank-you” At half-time of the Burns vs. East Rutherford game the crowds grew silent as the time came when seconds away emcee Phillip Wortman would announce “The maid of honor is Pam Addison and the 1979-’80 Burns High Homecoming Queen is. . . Teresa Hallman’’. Crowds of people with tears of joy claimed the football field as they congratulated and hugged the new queen. With tears in her eyes and a smile on her face Teresa remarked, ‘‘This is the greatest thing that’s ever happened to me, and | hope | won't let the student body down. | was shocked and frightened, but very proud to be chosen out of twenty-five girls for such an honor. This has made my senior year more special than ever and I'd just like to say thank-you.” Teresa Hallman expresses her emotions as emcee Phillip Wortman announces her as the homecoming queen. After being crowned by Student Council president Russell Spangler and receiving the traditional bouquet of roses from Sandra Bostic, she was greeted by her friends who ran out to meet her as she came off the field. 28 Homecoming ¢ The Court Attendants. The names following the attendants are their escorts. BOTTOM ROW: junior attendants Angie Poole, Kyle Izokovic; Jackie Barner, Calvin Clark (not pictured); sophomore attendants Abbey Schenck, Carlon Carson; Shannon Mcswain, Keith Larson. TOP ROW: senior attendants Jana Watts, Jeff Wright; Latrece Hogue, Chris Clemmons. Teresa Camp leads the football sponsors through the flags as the band plays, “Can You Read My Mind.” Homecoming 29 WAT, ( ONUNG Candy Ballard, Barry Shuford; Jan Gettys, Daryl Maria Schenck, Wayne Schenck; Edith McCain, Spurling; Denise Martin, Todd Hoppes; Elizabeth George Young; Karen Ruff, Brian Nivens; Donna Hunt, Randy Eaton. TOP ROW: Laura Cline, Howell, Jeff Clemmons; Denise Boykins, Melvin Glen Cook; Lynne Brackett, Richard Shuford; Clark; Sylvia Webber, Eugene Early. The Senior Football Sponsors. The names following the sponsors are the football players they represented. BOTTOM ROW: Teresa Camp, Allan Champion; Kim Browning, Rick Tesseneer; Teressa Hoffman, Mike Spangler; You'd probably give up if you had worked on something for six hours and it fell apart in the path of a freight truck, but not the 1979-’80 seniors. After nine hours of work and rebuilding their float on the same day of the parade, the seniors float with the theme ‘Martian Boogie” still took first place in competition between classes with the sophomores taking second and the juniors third. ‘It took approximately 40 hours total this included washing, dying, and drying green cloth at a public launderette and we started about two weeks before the parade,” said senior Robyn Brackett. ‘“We were very proud of this win. Although we got on edge with each other, but we enjoyed every minute of it.’ commented Robyn. eels sect: . “our 30 Homecoming TOP: Lorri Cook and Anne Whisnant wave to the crowd and go on to take first place in the homecoming parade. LEFT: Bernard Brooks and his date boogie the night away at the homecoming dance. Music was supplied by Rick Reynolds’ Disco. FAR LEFT: The Art Club shows their enthusiasm by building their homecoming float in front of the school. Homecoming 31 SLOSHING, SLUSHING TO SECOND BEST SEASON After the 16-6 truimph over the Kings Mountain Mountaineers the weather and health of the football players changed for the worst. In all of the following games the weather was either rainy or someone was out of the game, but this did not hamper the enthusiasm supplied by the spectators. The reason for such fire in everyone’s spirits was the new coaching staff: Eddie Greene, Sam Homesley, and Jim Atkinson. The thought of a new record being set was in he back of everyone’s mind. The team ended with a 5-5 record, which happens to be TOP LEFT: Blue victory flags were sold the day of the ballgame against archrival, Shelby. The rain didn’t bring the spirits of the Burns fans down as they cheered Burns on. TOP RIGHT: Wade Owens and Kim Dover sharing the victory of the Crest game. MIDDLE LEFT: A week after Greene was hired he had his first practice with the team. MIDDLE RIGHT: Keith Allen and Greene celebrate in the Crest game, when signaling for a touch-down. BOTTOM LEFT: The mighty Bulldogs show their spirits in their first ballgame by running through the second best season scoring in all of Burns history. The 1975 season still holds the title with a 6-3-1 record. In the Shelby game no one couldn’t have noticed the bad weather. It was raining like cats and dogs the entire game! Loyal fans sat in the pouring rain cheering Burns on as they watched them put their best foot forward, but it just skid from beneath them. Although many of our key players were injured early in the season, they came back to show how tough the Bulldogs were. In the South Point game we had the most number of players out than in any other game. Coach Greene considered South Point to be one of the strongest teams. He was right because they ranked third in the state. Even though we lost to them, we remained in the game until early in the fourth quarter. The Bulldogs began to feel the loss of the eight absent players: Jeff Clemmons, Frank Porter, Scott Edwards, Ford Lawrence, Timmy Kee, Marion Crow, Michael Camp and Brian Nevins late in the game, when they just couldn’t come back against South Point. After losing three games straight they returned to stomp archrival, Crest Chargers. They ended the season as they had started it, with a victory against North Gaston. Prior to the North Gaston game the senior football players last game was brought to the attention of the entire student body at the pep rally. All of the senior football players were honored and given Bulldog medals. This helped to raise the spirits as the Bulldogs showed how capable of winning they were in the 1979 season. Pie tis cient aha We ciel RNR sa coe Seas eae ae eee en ee the yearbook banner. BOTTOM RIGHT: Randall Runyun, the team chaplin, in the pouring rain at the Shelby game. He attends all the ballgames, prior to the game he leads the team in prayer. BOTTOM ROW: Tott Griffin, Scott Edwards, Scott Eaker, Barry Shuford, Ricky Tessneer, Darrell Spurlings, Melvin Clark, Victor Smith, Micheal Dalton, Keith Allen, Wade Owens.ROW 2: Benny Famble, Timmy Kee, Frank Porter, Kenneth Byrd, Eugene Early, Victor Wilson, Todd Hoppes, Randy Eaton, Scott Snellings, Randy McKee, Mark Brackett, Gary Swafford. ROW 3: Jeff Clemmons, Ford Lawrence, Glenn Cook, Doug McDonald, Tim Dover, Tony Abernathy, Marion Crow, Brian Nevins, Kim Dover, Brian Lewis, Steve Bess.ROW 5: Ricky Falls, Alan Champion, George Young, Wayne Schenck, Terry Kee, Carl Cross, Al Floyd, Richard Shuford, Mike Spangler, Micheal Camp, Rufus Thompson. TOP ROW: Jim Atkinson, Eddie Greene, Sam Homesley. Football 33 SLOSHING, SLUSHING TO SECOND BEST SEASON The second time. As a repeat of last year, the JV team went undefeated with a winning record of 6-0. Was it the consi- tent quality of the players or the careful strategy of the coaches that brought on this two season winning streak? Whichever it was, the combined efforts showed to all, their determina- tion as they brought forth their strength and capability during games. “It was a team effort,” commented Coach Dennis Jolley. “This being my first year, we all learned together throughout the season.’ He also stated that hav- ing a winning season and a great team made him more enthusias- tic about continuing to coach football. Beginning the season new along with Coach Jolley was Coach Mickey Beam. ‘’I’m very proud of the team,”’ he com- mented. ‘’When game time comes, they know the game well enough that they can win. They have a lot of confidence in them- selves. They did the best they could. . .| couldn't have asked them to do better.” While cheering and screaming tends to be a major part of the spectator’s ballgame, what's it like when you are on the field? “It’s the most exciting sport you can play,”’ says quarterback Clint Shuford. continued on page 37 Thomas Herring (44) scrambles for a touchdown against the Shelby Lions late in the third quarter. This was the last score by the Baby Bulldogs and the game ended 12-0. Victory is in the air while quarterback Clint Shuford (10) takes a short rest and the defense just won't let the Lions over the line. SPL ANLA LALLA ALLEL PAE LS EN ‘Ain ee NRL LOL LLL ALLL LLL [AANA DALAL LEIA I fasta ey eam a AO Lan saat acannon oh Cheers sound throughout the air as running back Ulysses Tuft (34) carries the ball for a second down in their battle against Shelby. ck i) Vee a, da: CA gf : WAL { ne leet ad BOTTOM ROW: John Hunt, Floyd ROW 2: Martin Kee, Clint Shuford, Gary Willis, Steve Well mon. TOP Herring, Stoney Surratt, Joe Camp, Brooks, Todd Walker, Robbie Wess, Tony Conner, Bary McKee, Michael ROW: Coach Mickey Beam, Ulysses Charles Brooks, Coach Dennis Scott Webber, Tim Mayhew, Proctor, Tim Green, Marty Gee, Tuft, Ronald Brown, Thomas Jolley. Charles Walton, Mark Leonhardt. Football 35 With a determined look on his face Coach Dennis Jolley watches closely as the team struggles for a victory. He began his football coaching this season along with Coach Mickey Beam and ended with a fine record. Rushing down the field with the ball 36 Football runningback Ulysses Tuft (34) dives over the goal line to score a touchdown in the home game against archrival Shelby Lions. A quick hand off by quarterback Clint Shuford (10) and Ulysses Tuft (34) is dodging his way down the field with the help of the defense. SLOSHING, SLUSHING TO SECOND BEST SEASON (10). ‘’You go out there to win and we succeeded every time.” The team began their successful season as Ulysses Tuft ran a 15 yard drive down the Mounties’ field. This opened the season in high spirits which lingered on as the JV’s soon revealed now rough and tough they really were. Other touchdowns by Thomas Herring cal and Joe Camp also totaled up the points as the season continued only giving up three touchdowns to the opposition the entire season. Making a 20 yd. carry wasn’t so hard for Thomas Herring (44) and the other Bulldogs holding back the Lions. Quick action by Thomas Herring (44) saves the ball as he recovers a fumble. The crowd is wild with excitement because of the JV’s great work. alan a et ee et Football 37 UO SOg SING pud ‘ya x2D1g UAgoy ‘saBursunjy DULG ‘mainay Bopying ey} 4O Suequuew su] ‘SuauUr] aDjdD-Z PUD ‘sebpug SIPPZ ‘OOD aula sha 40! 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TOP ROW: Robin BOTTOM ROW: Valerie Baker, TOP ROW: Kelly Cloninger, Renee Lynch. ROW 2: Lorna Vinson, Laura Champion, Coach Donna Barnette, Angie Poole, Beverly Wright, Marsha Ward, Withrow, Jane Lackey, Lynne Ron Peeler. Tammy Bradshaw, Lisa Lackey. Shelly Thompson. Brackett, Peggy Tessneer, Barbara 40 Fall Sports experience,’’ said Mrs. Mabel Carpenter who has coached tennis for five years. Donna Barnette, the only returning player, stated ‘‘The team as a whole did better than expected.” Donna and Tammy Bradshaw challenged each other throughout the season against her Shelby opponent. Although efforts were strong by for the number one position. Mrs. Carpenter said, ‘’The most improved player was Tammy Bradshaw. She had never played tennis competitively before this year, she was either number one or two.” After the opening season loss to Cherryville, 1-8, Donna, she was defeated 6-1, 6-0. BOTTOM ROW: Dennis Johnson, Larry Goodman, Stan Murrow, Richard Carson. TOP ROW: Coach Bob Cabiness, Calvin Hunt, Scott Thompson, Bill Elam. Burns came back in the next match to beat East Rutherford 5-2. They also defeated South Point in the last match of the season 4-3 giving them an overall record of 3-6. CROSS COUNTRY Important changes were made on the cross country team by first year coach, Bob Cabiness. Cabiness worked the team harder and also had them on a special diet. Melvin Clark commented on coach Cabiness, ‘‘He puts more into it. He makes us work hard, makes us run more, he takes cross country seriously.’ Along with changes made by the coach, Richard Carson and Scott Thompson contributed to the team’s improvement. Both runners were numbers two and three respectively. This was the first year of cross country for both. Richard Carson stated, ‘The track is boring. Richard Carson and Calvin Hunt referred to as ‘Mut and Jeff’’ by Coach Bob Cabiness, were the two If you have a destination you can look at it, it really helps a lot.” Th e cross country team came in seventh at the Southwestern Conference meet, defeating Shelby and Kings Mountain. This was a big improvement from last year’s position of last place. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL After seven losses the girls volleyball team won their first game October 1, 1979 by defeating Shelby High. New coach Mr. Ron Peeler said, ‘“We played two games a week. To get in shape for the games we did stretch exercises. Although we don’t have many supporters we try not to let that get us down. My best player is Jane Lackey.” Senior Jane Lackey commented on the season, “| really enjoyed it and | think the team got along real well.’’ top runners for the Cross-Country team Fall Sports 41 42 Going Places Some students’ favorite weekend pastime Mets¥itiale me] oMel ave Me lo waMml(ela iieh mee melare| ite] diate MoM (|e Mol col¥ late Mi 4(o1 Dro} atel (oi Chris Greene, David Grigg, Butch Hendrick, Curtis Swink, and George Rost (D.J.‘s regulars) enjoy their D.J. Burger Baskets. TOP: The Parkwood Band won second place in class C competition and best drum line. BOTTOM: The Shelby Band won second place in class B competition. They received the best colorguard trophy. 44 Burns Cup Collapsing and becoming sick caused a scare at the sécond annual Burns Cup. Around fifteen students competing for the cup collapsed because of sheer exhaustion and « hysteria. ‘“This happens a lot at contest,”’ said Carl Rohleder, Burns Band Director. The collapsing began with Tuscola High School from Waynesville, N.C. Minutes after their performance, students started collapsing. Larry Revels of the Cleveland County emergency services talked with some of the members and said the cause was sheer exhaustion. They partipated in many strenuous activities before coming to the contest, such as practice Friday, SAT Test Saturday morning, then Saturday night the contest. Some were taken to the Cleveland Memorial Hospital while others were treated at the stadium. The sicknesses did not put a damper on the contest. The excitment and tension were still there, as the winners were announced in each class. “We're number One” filled the stadium, as the judges tabulated their votes, seeking to find the highest scoring band, which would be the winner of the Burns Cup. In class C with 0-60 players the competing started at 1:30 p.m. East Lincoln from Denver, N.C. took first place honors, they also won the speciality award for the best colorguard. East Mecklenburg from Charlotte, N.C. came out victorious in class B competition. Those bands consisted of 61-90 players. The speciality awards received by East Mecklenburg were the best drum major and drum line. The Richmond County Raiders from Rockingham, N.C. took first place in class A with 91 or more players. They also recieved the best drum line, drum major and colorguard. The Rockingham Band under the direction of Tony DiNapoli and Joe Allison won the Burns Cup with a score of 97.8. This was the second consecutive year that the band has taken the Burns Cup home. TOP: The Richmond Raiders march to the song of a victorious second consecutive win of the Burns Cup. BOTTOM: The Burns Cup is given to the band with the overall highest score. The Richmond Raiders won with a score of 97.8. Burns Cup 45 Rig + ¢ ae, 1 i a A: ee oe eee ¢--- SS Stat - z ize 1. = ES += Fe ys tee reais ti Ae” At the bonfire before the Crest game Junior Frank Porter and Senior Melvin Clark get ready to munch-out on a meal fit for a king. aan al tld : es roncts pet ; Nass aM at-Wlhad(-Mella pin KehyZolars(e Ml olen) 0 -1| Mal [ole). 4 Wr oWl Ihau(- Minne} | coll of-MeMoig(-1-1a(-lele(-1¢ fote}na) oXe] ¢=1e fm Cool al=1-1a(- ele|-) gi Diol alare! Carpenter and Laura Cline. I iXokvero} absYelate| coll mloh = folate Mm @-1(-13 (-Mmlolad-)4 48 Cheerleaders “‘We’re number one,”’ was often chanted by the juniors at the pep rallies as they won the spirit stick overall. This was a new form of competition between classes this year, the ‘Spirit J @ Stick.’” The cheerleaders made the URtOLS spirit stick and Jana Watts or Denise Martin found a teacher who would rate @ the classes on their spirit shown. Gin y | The cheerleading squad consists of 4g 72 eleven members this year (during basketball season). During football season and at pep rallies only ten Junior Jackie Barner, a varsity cheerleaders participated. But, there cheerleader, shows her spirit Hidled Beccdun during the Burns vs. Kings was an added member during Mountain game. ‘’You don’t basketball games, Lawanda Campbell. wanna mess with us do ya. . . She’s a little girl about three or four piibtheka tonic years old. She has an entire outfit like the cheerleaders. She added excitement and spirit to their cheers as she attracted some of the fans’ attention. Aching feet! Tired sore muscles! These were some of the discomforts that started the cheerleaders’ season. They were also some of the complications the cheerleaders experienced at the Cheerleading Camp last summer held at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. It was a week of learning new cheers and how to get along better as a squad. Sophomores Betsy Bowen and Shannon McSwain commented, “‘It’s more exciting cheering at football games rather than at basketball games.” There seems to be a lot more liveliness at a football game. Maybe that’s because later in the season it becomes freezing cold, so you need ho move around and yell a lot so not to freeze to death. Therefore everyone doesn’t have to freeze at a basketball game. But there’s still all the yelling and screaming, which shows all our school spirit. Being a cheerleader may look to be very glamourous for some people in high school. But there’s more to it than just being popular. During the football season they practice two hours a week. When the basketball season comes around, they are practicing twice a week (which consists of practicing all the cheers they do at the pep rallies and games). That way they get some practice in before the games. This takes a lot of time and energy on everyone in the squad. Cheerleaders 49 Powder Puff History Set Coldness in the air did not stop the fans or players Thursday night, November 15, 1979 as the Powder Puff football game began. Fans snuggling up to blankets and each other and screaming for their team. The entire first half was a complete see-saw battle until the last few minutes when the seniors would have had a touchdown if it hadn’t been for penalities. At the beginning of the half time festivities the contest was still scoreless. As the teams went to their sides to figure out their strategy for the last half of the game, fans were entertained by the Powder Puff Homecoming Court. The first runner up was Miss Richard “‘Raquel’’ Shuford 50 Powder Puff escorted by Mr. Julie ‘Junior’’ Poston and homecoming queen was Miss Todd ‘‘Hotsy Totsy’’ Hoppes escorted by Mr. Shannon McSwain. As the third quarter began tension was in the air. Trying to out do each other there was no success. Fourth quarter started with both teams fired up. Excitement struck the field when senior Denise Thurman (85) made the first touchdown. This brought the score of the Blue team (seniors) 6 and White team 0. But the juniors didn’t give up hope, they fought with four seconds left in the game. Junior quarterback Valerie Baker (10) scored a touchdown for the juniors as snow flakes fell. With no seconds left on the clock the final score was 6 all. The Powder Puff Cheerleaders try their hand at being girls. These are a few of our young men: Kim Dover, Wade Owens, Kyle Izokovic, Randy McKee, Keith Allen and Al Floyd. Senior Avis Ruff almost completes a touchdown for the Blue team (seniors) if it hadn‘t been for penalities. BIUlaltol@m’ Zo] (-1a(-m sie] -1 al ONO) Molelsy-1-m CoM lO lallolg Beverly Wright (32) as they try to make a touchdown. During the half-time festivities, Miss Todd Bootleg play was the strategy for the Seniors, “Hotsy” Hoppes was crowned the 1979-80 shown by senior Donna Barnette (12) with Junior Powder Puff Queen. Beverly Wright (32) in hot persuit. Powder Puff 5] = nn — . meg Ma The Burns High School Beta Club sings the original song, The We inie Man. 52 District Beta Club DISTRICT MEETING HELD FOR FIRST TIME For the first time ever the District Beta meeting convened at Burns High School, on November 14, 1979. The meeting was called to order by District Beta Club president Anita Humphries who commented that, “It turned out well but attendance was a little off because of distance.’’ Devotion was given by Burns High Beta Club President Bill Hord. The secretary Sandy Long read the minutes and called the roll. Stan Hardin from Shelby provided entertainment. He sang ‘Trouble On The Pee Dee River.’ The new candidates delivered their campaign speeches, Randy McKee emphasized the importance of these speeches, then he closed out the first session. District Beta President Anita Humphries called the second session to order. Entertainment began with Mark Southard singing ‘She Believes In Me” followed by the Shelby Beta Club singing the ‘Folk Song.”’ Seniors Mark Southard and Barbara Lewis added a very familiar tune “Reunited” and the original song ‘’Weinie Man’’ was done by the Burns High Beta Club. Burns High School Principal Mac Lancaster introduced the speaker Dr. Craven Williams, president of Gardner-Webb College. Dr. Williams spoke on the history of the Beta Club. District President Anita Humphries installed the new officers: Jay Bridges, president; Paul Eckerd, vice-president. The new District President, Jay Bridges, adjourned the meeting. Mrs. Minnie Mae Boggs, Burns Beta Club sponsor, commented, ‘This was a great opportunity for Burns to sponsor the meeting.”’ ‘ TOP: The President of Gardner Webb College, Dr. Craven Williams was the guest speaker. He spoke on the history of the Beta Club. BOTTOM LEFT: The District Beta Club meeting was held at Burns for the first time ever. District President Anita Humphries called the session to order. BOTTOM RIGHT: Stan Hardin provides entertainment by telling jokes and singing ‘’Trouble On The Pee Dee River.’ District Beta Club 53 oe The week te {ore Chrwstrn ay TIL Dina 4 guclerk counecl mm ) PM Chib- - preaenLeol the td. Nonna Oar Ly Aeceatid oy oe. CAnotma on sah Loy Natta’) the dnoth y Moltre te (Denise Matin) hour maw Sha beamah Clb ale pean in the neg. wrth Eh Slur La, ee Ulbation of Cheat As One Ln, sy (ies iti 0 dees on Mniy Bee Took, tire. wut fe (lec rem dat $e Oe 54 Holidays Mth bows, inher har. ane ule She band and cherue’ enductid a tells ontor oer’, Sopher Anite Mwarea oy te. show Perr a (: a el hee Imthualaant dire LK CLM LNE of « (hrustras SUQson. : ea a week ore Cristniaw a : A teombern a 1979 duu. Aonu- p JStaamneert , studert in Tt Vina Hp Aache Ste Goonae Stem tte aha tous, wes off Cae Ose ee te Holidays 55 56 Basketball =¥f Basketball Senior George Young “shoots for two” as North Gaston opponents unsuccessfully try to defend. i ia | WRK : Check the form, is it Mike O’Koren? No, it’s senior Eric Gettys (24) in warm-up before the Burns-North Gaston game. Junior Bernard Brooks puts the ball through the hoop for two. “Slam dunk, do the bump, let me see your body work,” were the cheers when senior, John Brooks (38) surprised his North Gaston opponent with a slam dunk. 58 Basketball ALMOST MADE IT If you have ever been to a ballgame you will know you're in Bulldog Country by cheering, yelling, clapping, and screaming of the loyal Bulldog fans. Twice during the season Burns nipped Crest by a single point. In the final moments of the second game Crest had possession while trailing by just one point. Burns forced jump ball situation twice and Crest was denied. The score was tied at 57 when Hunt shot a free throw with :21 left for the deciding point. The sheer intensity of the Burns-R.S. Central game was overwhelming. The Bulldogs pressed the undefeated Hilltoppers to the limit before losing 54-47. The contest had the elements of a classic struggle. Burns, a small, quick team against R.S. Central a tall, talented bunch of guys. Burns almost pulled an upset in the second half over R.S. height advantage. Burns was behind by eight points, but Rayfert Wright's last second shot cut it to 34-30 at the half. The Bulldogs held down the powerful Hilltoppers in the third quarter, limiting R.S. to four points and taking a 41-38 lead in the final period. In the fourth quarter Burns went into a stall offense and threw away three Boys Varsity BOTTOM ROW: John Brooks, Calvin Hunt, Rayfert Wright, Maurice Campbell, Kenneth Byrd, Bernard Brooks. TOP ROW: Coach Jim Atkinson, Joel Hopper, Douglas passes to fall into the hands of R:S. Central. R.S. then regained the lead causing Burns to lose the ballgame. The Burns-Crest game was a hot game from the start; with Burns making 9-17 shots in the first quarter for a 20-15 advantage. Edwin Hopper, a 6-2 junior, the player who’s supposed to get in there and liven things up, supplied 12 points and 19 rebounds for the Bulldogs to take the lead in the ballgame. Coach George Hall, remarked, ‘’Hopper just sparked us and was fantastic.” The Bulldogs played a fast-paced game against South Point. John Brooks, senior, was leading scorer, with 25 points. He led the Bulldogs to a 13 point advantage, scoring fourteen points in the second period. The Raiders went to a box-and-one defense against Brooks and the Bulldogs slowed the temps. For the first time in the history of Burns High School both the boys and the girls basketball teams were in the finals of the Southwest Conference Tournament. The Hilltoppers third win over the Bulidogs came easier than the past two. The key to R-S Central’s nine point halftime edge was their board strength. The difference never got Simmons, Darryl Robbs, Darryl Smith, Edward Hopper, Eric Gettys, George Young, Mike Walker, Melvin Clark, Coach George Hall. below 10 in the second half. Both teams played aggressive defense, with 21 turnovers by the Hilltoppers and 19 by the Bulldogs attest. Burns’ trouble came on offense. Coach Hall said, ‘’We didn’t have any patience on offense. We got some good shots, but we didn’t hit them and it killed us.” This loss placed the Burns Bulldogs 2nd in the Conference. The District VII Championship started off with Burns playing East Rutherford. A key ingredient to Burns has been depth. Coach George Hall shuffled players in and out and it really paid off against East Rutherford. ‘Darryl Robbs (junior) played his best game of the year. He really hustled and gave 100 percent,’’ remarked Coach Hall. Burns trailed 23-20 in the second period before shooting 5 straight baskets, to build a 38-29 halftime lead. The Bulldogs pushed the lead into double figures in the second half. Luckily for Burns, three East players drew their 5th foul and Burns made 10 free throws in the quarter to win. The top-ranked team in North Carolina, the un-beaten R-S Hilltoppers had quite a game against the Burns Bulldogs. Burns built a seven-point lead in the second period, thanks to senior John Brooks outside shooting and the performance of the Bulldogs on the boards. R.S. tied the score early in the third period and the teams fought neck-and-neck the rest of the way. The lead was traded several times in the fourth period. Rayfert Wright, senior, shot from the corner to give Burns the lead, 50-49 with 4:09 remaining. With three minutes left in the game, the score was tied at 50. But a R.S. player hit two free throws leaving the score 52-50. With 14 seconds left, senior, John Brooks shot to cut the deficit to 54-52, this being the final score. Burns ended the year 20-6 but failed to earn a return trip to the state tournament. The loss to R.S. Central placed Burns 2nd in the District VII Championship! Basketball 59 As Shell Md atita ela) DISTRIST 7 After capturing the ball, Denise Thurman (33) dribbles down the court with a Wildcat hot on her trail. 60 Basketball ) rey , In the wildcat game, senior, Denise -4 MMal¥lanstelam (ck) hl =1- (-1a Van Adie laial CAD Folate. Beverly Jackson (23) show their tem aaa work. . After their introduction at the Crest game, the Bulldogs rush off the court. Basketball 61 62 Basketball B.. TOP LEFT: Senior Ann Whisnant (31) shoots as one of South Point's girls tries to block. ABOVE: Coach Tommy Pruett and the Lady Bulldogs discuss their strategy for the next play against Shelby. TOP RIGHT: A great jump shot is shown by senior Beverly Jackson (23) as Burns defeated the Shelby Golden Lions. Lady Bulldogs captured third place in the South Western conference. The season had a rip-roaring start, defeating West Caldwell. It was a clean sweep of 62 to 24. ’’At the beginning of the season | had expected more, but as the season went on, | saw their potential and | was satisfied”’, commented Coach Tommy Pruett. After the win over West Caldwell they competed against their toughest rival, R.S. Central. R.S. won, 62 to 52. “It hurt us bad and | think we could have done better’, remarked Denise Thurman. Their third game was with arch rival, Crest. Burns wiped them out with a score of 51 to 35. After their last loss the bulldogs didn’t give up! “’I think this built their moral back up’’, said coach Pruett. The sixth game was also with arch BOTTOM ROW: Laura Champion, Elizabeth Hunt, Beverly Jackson, Donna Barnette, Carolyn Cody. ROW 2: Christine Webber, Beverly Wright, Denise Thurman, Sylvia Webber, Felicia Roberts, rival, Kings Mountain. The game started out rough and was a fight to the finish. “I think the team works well together and this is a game in which they used it’’, said coach Pruett. The ninth game was against Shelby. This game was very important to the student body as well as the team. There was a good turn out of the student body for the game. The team and students were psyched up and ready for anything! ‘’We played a good game, we could have done better’, remarked Denise Thurman. But the Lions took charge with a 46-43 win. On their eighteenth game, the Bulldogs met Shelby once again. The student council sponsored a lick em’ day in which representatives sold suckers. This game was held at Shelby. Again the Burns student body turned out for the game and again the lions Vickie Allan (Manager). ROW 3: Coach Tommy Pruett, Anne Whisnant, Lorna Withrow, Denise Williams, Annette Whitworth, Donna Spangler. won with a close score of 48-47. After two losses with the golden lions the bulldogs faced them in the semi-final playoffs. By practicing forty minutes before the game the lady bulldogs were prepared. ‘We felt better about the game, we were excited, and we were determined”, said Elizabeth Hunt. The bulldogs took off to an early nine point lead. They continued on up the scale and then they dropped back. The game become close at times, but the lady bulldogs kept pouring on the power. The game ended a great victory for the bulldogs with a 52-21 score. For the first time in school history both the bulldog teams were in the finals of the South Western Conference Tournament. Saturday, February 16, 1980, the lady bulldogs faced the undefeated R.S. Central. They played with close scores throughout the game. Burns led most of the time. ‘It was a tough game, and we had to stay on our toes the whole night’’, remarked Donna Spangler. Although the game was close the bulldogs came out on top with a score of 39 to 38. The girls were shocked by the tight defense shown by Chase. There was tension in the air. Burns trailed a lot the whole game. The lady bulldogs played ‘’good ball’’ until the fourth quarter, when they started dropping. The game ended with the bulldogs in second place. The score was 42 to 39. The team then faced the District Tournaments, in which they played Lincolnton. “| think we played a good game’”’, said Donna Spangler. This was a good win for the bulldogs. The bulldogs were then on the go. Next they played Chase and again, they won. So once again they faced the tough R.S. Central team. With a lot of work and precise timing the lady bulldogs defeated R.S. Central with the score of 56 to 52. “It feels good”, commented Beverly Jackson. Basketball 63 J.V. boys team BOTTOM ROW: Keith Larson, Randy Sims, Eric Campbell, Roger Thurman, Thomas Herring. TOP ROW: Coach Atkinson, Charles Walton, Carl Haynes, Steve Johnson, Dennis Johnson, Ulysses Tuft, Scott Webber (Manager). 64 Basketball Guard, Ulysses Tuft drives in for a successful layup against Shelby. — Burns won the game 78-75. The J.V. boys team finished their season in second place. The most memorable games for the majority of the team were against county rivals, Crest and Shelby. Guard Ulysses Tuft scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the game against Crest. Ulysses commented, ‘“The team pulled together to defeat a really tough team.” Sophomore Charles Walton who played forward for the team averaged 14.8 points per game and 8 rebounds. Charles scored 26 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the Shelby game. Charles added, ‘’What influenced me to play basketball was watching it on T.V. and playing backyard ball with friends.” “Desire and determination are the two factors which led to a very successful season for our baby bulldogs”’, commented girls J.V. coach, Sam Homesley. The girls finished their season in third place. Coach Homesley added, ’’What the girls lacked in talent they made up for it in desire and really hustling’. One of the regular five starters, sophomore Pam Maddox commented, ‘One of the most memorable games for me was the Kings Mtn. game, because the team pulled together and enforced some really exciting tough defensive plays.’’ The girls won over King Mtn. 40-38. The cheerleaders shout out ‘Jump ball, jump ball, get it, get it’’, as Connie Bradshaw attempts to jump against a Shelby player. YO SY WSN wee Connie Bradshaw attempts a crucial layup. J.V. Girls Team BOTTOM TOP ROW: Coach Sam ROW: Harreta Clark, Renea Homesley, Margaret Robbs, Ruff, Pamela Maddox, Caro! Sherrill Ussery, Linda Elmore, Borders, Connie Bradshaw. Annette Williams, Abbey Schenck. Basketball 65 The alarm clock goes off! My hunger is aroused by the smell of breakfast cooking! I’m late for school! I'll have to go by and get a pass from, Mr. Parker, before going to the end of homeroom, which also mean’‘s | don’t get to talk to some of my friends. | sit in homeroom waiting for the teacher to call my name out. ‘HER E!’ I’m half-asleep at my desk when the bell rings for my morning | classes. We sit in class day-dreaming. While the teacher's practically talking to herself. Then she calls on me out of twenty people for the answer | don’t know. Next comes the lecture about paying attention during class or you'll not learn anything. This sends everyone right back to the start (day-dreaming!) 66 Students Day BOTTOM ROW: Marie Royster, Lillie Mae Lee, Jeanette Tillman, Lorene Dixon. TOP ROW: Margaret Willis, Dot Dixon, Joyce Willis, Margaret Hubbard. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Phelps do their jobs from 3:02 until they finish cleaning up. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Glover start working at 6:30 in the morning and continue to 3:02 cleaning up after students. When the morning’s announcements come on the whole class seems to start talking which makes it impossible for the teacher or anyone else to hear what's being said. Chaos in the halls at break is enough to bring anyone back to life. By the time I’ve talked to some friends it’s almost time for lunch. Then comes the drudgery! When | have to stand in line half of the period, just to get lunch. After that I’m cramming my face trying to get done eating before the bell rings. Fourth, fifth, and sixth periods go by pretty fast (but not fast enough.) But on some days we're lucky enough to get out of sixth for a pep rally or assembly. Then — it’s here at last. Three o'clock! Time to go home!!! Students Day 67 The 1979-80 Bulldog Wrestling squad was basically an inexperienced team. Of the twenty-six members only three had previous high school wrestling experience. ‘’This lack of experience is what held us back this year but the returning wrestlers were more mature and knew what to expect,’’ said Mr. Cabiness, wrestling coach. ‘’The sophomores who wrestled at junior high last year hadn’‘t 68 Wrestling experienced the kind competition in junior high that exists in high school wrestling.” Coach Cabiness solved the experience problem by encouraging more wrestlers to participate in the conference tournament. As expected, Richard Carson took first place honors in the 98 pound class at the tournament. Charles Brooks a Richard Carson works for a pinning (Soran olacieaMelicmcelaememialt— ofellalmar=elacell mere leliaim@naeuarelcl Ulavel-icelo Wael Xecia Cle icolan surprising newcomer to Bulldog wrestling, captured third place in the 155 pound class, while Kevin Davis, Mike Camp and Victor Smith tied for fifth place in the 105, 145, and 195 pound classes, respectively. The entire team was in agreement that they gained experience that will aid them in next year’s season at the conference tournament. ALL WRAPPED UP BOTTOM ROW: Richard Carson, Kevin Davis, Ron McKee, Todd Davis, Loy Hoffman, Larry Goodman, Kevin Rankin. TOP ROW: George. Rost, Greg McDougal, Mr. Cabiness, Rufus Thompson, Johnny Thompson, Tim Green, Barry McKee. TOP LEFT: Victor Smith attempts to break down his opponent Greg Everhart of East Gaston with a near arm far ankle. LEFT: Charles Brooks stacks Devaugan Howell of Shelby for a pin in the first period. Wrestling 69 When you go to get your class ring, you just might notice that the average price on a good day would be $169. However, this was when gold was going for $325 an ounce. That's a lot more than Mr. Craig Jenkins paid. When he got his class ring in 1972, he paid $32 for it. : Now gold is going for around $600 an ounce sf pombe after it dropped from over $800. Jewelry stores L pA tal and collectors are trying to buy gold and silver from those who will sell, for average prices. With the falling of economy, the value of the dollar bill continued to decrease. People lost faith in paper money and began buying more and more gold. This along with other things in the inflation crisis create a very complex situation, that is hard to understand. Some say — you can’t have low unemployment without high inflation. 79 This is what we have now, so get your class ring while you can! 99¢ Gold ——— ee Sitting in gas lines, waiting for your turn. Rising A newly organized hockey team performed prices take every penny you have. First your brilliantly at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid allowance, then your paycheck, and now your this past year, defeating Russia, and then lunch! What will go next?! Finland, to win the gold medal. In 1979 gas prices rose steadily from 65 cents Zooming by in his gold suit, Eric Heiden of the to well over a dollar and they are still climbing. U.S., set a world record by taking first place in Students at Burns began to feel pressure because every men’s speedskating event and bringing of driving to school and home, and of course home five gold medals. ‘taking laps’’ on the weekends in Shelby. 70 “The Year In Review’ EC a ee ee the “Year in Review’ xx -——— | Sapa ms, spree clemson micas H | ] Ry ares ey Y a 33 at phe Reunited | Pledge My Love — Peaches and Herb What a Fool Believes Minute By Minute — Doobie Brothers | Know I'll Never Love This Way Again — Dionne Warwick We Are Family — Sister Sledge The Devil Went Down To Georgia — Charlie Daniel’s Band After The Love Is Gone — Earth Wind and Fire Bad Girl Hot Stuff — Donna Summer She Believes In Me The Gambler — Kenny Rogers Chuck E.’s In Love — Ricky Lee Jones Honesty — Billy Joel My Sharona — The Knack Don’t Bring Me Down — ELO Second Time Around — Shalamar Along with the big hit ‘’Rocky’’ came the physical Just Another Brick In The Wall fitness craze. Books on exercise and living longer — Pink Floyd were published and they really got people into Are You Ready their sweatsuits! Junior Randy McKee gets into — Teri DeSario and H.W. Casey the act as he jogs around the track. “The Year In Review’ 71 Kk Kk kk kk Kk The Decade TE 70 The first year of the decade was one focused on war. January | a lottery drawing was held for the selection of men to be drafted into service in the Vietnam War. Many U.S. students opposed military advancements into Cambodia. On May 4 four students were killed at Kent State University in Ohio as National Guard men fired their M-1 rifles into a group of antiwar demonstrators. All U.S. ground troops were withdrawn from Vietnam on April 29. It was time to “Let the sunshine ina On the 50th anniversary of their winning the right to vote, American women pressed new demands. This old but new movement was called ‘‘Women’‘s Lib’’ and later became a major U.S. issue. TI Busing, among other things, was a big issue in 1971. On April 20 the U.S. Supreme Court upheld busing of children as a means of achieving racially balanced schools. Patricia Nixon, President Nixon’s daughter, and Edward Cox were married in the White House Rose Garden. The minimum voting age for all federal, state and local elections became 18 years as the 26th amendment was ratified. Charles Manson and three women members of his ‘’family”’ were sentenced to death in March in Los Angeles for the 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and six others. The grading periods changed from six-weeks to nine-weeks in the Cleveland County schools. Fashions consisted of hot pants and mini-shirts. 72 President Nixon became the first U.S. President to visit China while in office. As a result of this trip, the Chinese gave President Nixon two giant pandas, Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing. Governor George C. Wallace of Alabama was sho t and seriously wounded while campaigning for the Democratic Nomination for President. Hurricane Agnes caused extensive flooding in the upper Piedmont region of North Carolina. President Nixon in a landslide victory, won re-election to second term. Spiro T. Agnew continued as vice-president. 1971 saw the deaths of J. Edgar Hoover, first director of the FBI, Dan ‘Hoss Cartwright”’ Blocker, and the 33rd president of the United States, Harry Truman. 73 The Watergate scandal highlighted 1973. On February 7, by a 70-0 vote, the U.S. Senate adapted a resolution establishing a seven-member select committee to probe the Watergate bugging case and other, purported acts of political sabotage in the 1972 presidential campaign. As a result of this, many top officials either resigned or were put out of office. This included Vice-president Spiro T. Agnew who was replaced by Gerald R. Ford. Inflation and the energy crisis touched lightly in North Carolina. Most service stations closed on Sundays and Americans also boycotted meat. 1973 brought the deaths of Lyndon B. Johnson, Betty Grable, and Jim Crose. Also ‘The Waltons” aired and became an American favorite. 74 All American David Thompson of Shelby, Tommy Burleson, and Monte Towe, led the N.C. State University basketball team to the NCAA championship. After much criticism and many accusations concerning Watergate, President Nixon resigned. Vice-President Gerald R. Ford then became the first president who was not elected. An Eastern Airlines DC9 jet plowed into a wooded hillside three miles short of the runway at Charlotte’s Municipal Airport, killing 72 people. Patty Hearst, the daughter of Randolph Hearst, was kidnapped February 4 by the SLA. Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's homerun record with 715 hits. String bikinis and t-shirts were the “latest things”’ in fashion. rT 72 ‘The Decade In Review” in Review’ K Kk KKwn«x x� 75 The varsity football team had the most successful season in Burns’ history. The team finished 6-3-1 and defeated both Shelby and Crest during the season. The Burns High School Band with 125 members and under the direction of Micheal Matheny, placed first in the Carousel Parade and recieved its first superior rating. “Jaws”, the movie about the shark who couldn’t get enough to eat, broke box office records. After an internationally publicized trial in Raleigh, Joan Little is acquitted of murder in the icepick slaying of a Beaufort County jailer accused of forcing her to perform a sex act. U.S. Postal rates went up from ten-cents to thirteen cents on December 31. C—O OOOOOEEw, Ee 76 America celebrated its 200th birthday with a year-long celebration. The U.S. Supreme Court strikes down North Carolina death-penalty law, sparing the lives of 116 men and women on Death Row in Raleigh. Excelling in athletics at Burns were the Lady Bulldogs who took the Southwestern Conference title and the baseball team who finished second in their conference. Jim Hunt was elected governor as Democrats regained control of state government in November elections. In the presidential primary, Republicans boosted Ronald Reagen, Democrats favored Jimmy Carter over George Wallace. Nine inmates die and 2] others are injured as fire swept through the state prison in McDowell County. 77 Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt was shot and paralyzed as a result of pornography. Jimmy Carter was sworn in as the 39th president. “Rocky” starring Sylvester Stallone won the Best Picture Award and inspired a physical fitness craze in America. “Roots” by Alex Haley gave many Americans the desire to find their own ‘roots’. Condemned murderer Gary Gilmore was shot by a firing squad at Utah State Prison. The ‘‘Son of Sam” suspect, David Berkowitz, was arraigned on murder charges. Horacia Goycoolea, an exchange student from Chile visited Burns. Bjorn Borg became the youngest man to ever win at Wimbleton. On August 16, the king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley, died. 78 The Lady Bulldogs basketball team placed second in the state with a 30-2 record. The deaths of two popes, “Granpa Walton”, and “Morris the Cat’’ and the birth of the world’s first test-tube baby, Louise Joy Brown accompanied 1978. Also, Mickey Mouse turned 50. Disco music and dancing became very popular. The Bee Gees and John Travolta were the front runners with “Saturday Night Fever’. Lawndale’s own Alicia Bridges gained national fame as her disco song “’| Love the Nightlife’” made the Top’ Ten according to Billboard Magazine. Favorite movies were “Animal House” and ““Halloween”’. Knobby made his (or its) appearance. Jim Jones led 913 people to death in Guyana. 719 Tragedy came to Shelby in 1979 as a city block exploded killing five persons, including four firemen. James W. Hutchins, a 50 year-old textile worker was given the death sentence on charges growing out of the slaying of two Rutherford County deputies and a highway patrolman. Fifteen members of the Klu Klux Klan faced charges in the slaying of five members of the Communist Worker’s Party during an anti-Klan rally at Greensboro. Cleveland County students found themselves going to school on Saturday in order to make up snow days. The gasoline shortage plus sharply rising fuel prices reduced travel to North Carolina resorts and sparked a strike by independent truckers which hindered marketing. “The Decade In Review” 73 1g Volleyball . , WE THEY Girls Tennis Lost East Gaston Won Lost Chase Won WE THEY Lost North Gaston Won 3 South Point 6 Lost South Point Won 3 Kings Mtn. 6 Lost R.S. Central Won 3 Shelby 6 Lost Kings Mtn. Won Baseball 8 Chase Lost East Rutherford Won 7 East Rutherford 2 Won Shelby Lost WE THEY 6 R.S. Central 3 Lost East Gaston Won 5 North Gaston 4 5 South Point 4 Lost Chase Won 4 Kings Mtn. 0 l Kings Mtn. 8 Lost South Point Won 2 East Gaston 7 2 Crest 7 Lost North Gaston Won 5 Crest 6 3 Shelby 6 Lost R.S. Central Won v4 R.S. Central ) 7 Chase 2 Won Kings Mtn. Lost 8 East Rutherford 3 9 East Rutherford OFF Lost Shelby Won 9 Shelby 8 S R.S. Central 4 Lost East Rutherford Won ‘ Football | Varsity Kings Mtn. Cherryville J.V. Shelby R.S. Central South Point Kings Mtn. Crest Shelby East Rutherford Hibriton North Gaston North Gaston Chase. Crest East Gaston East Gaston Golf Cross Country THEY R.S. Central 308 WE THEY North Gaston a3 55 North Gaston 27 East Rutherford 331 134 South Point 27, East Gaston Stal 53 Crest 35 R.S. Central 305 37 East Gaston 32 Shelby 316 70 North Gaston 35 Chase 163 i TT, South Point 31 74 Sports Records = m ANNO DAUDOWPYHO— A = Softball North Gaston Kings Mtn. East Gaston Crest Chase R.S. Central East Rutherford Shelby Crest R.S. Central Chase East Rutherford | = m a od + WDWWOWONOKRU—O WwW (oe) — Wrestling WE THey | © 15 52 7 44 ; 18 5] Boys Tennis 6 66 5 66 WE 9 65 5 Cherryville 60 10 7 Crest 21 52 9 East Rutherford 48 0 R.S. Central Varsity Basketball Girls West Caldwell R.S. Central Crest West Caldwell Chase Kings Mtn. East Rutherford South Point Shelby North Gaston East Gaston R.S. Central Crest Chase Kings Mtn. East Rutherford South Point Shelby North Gaston East Gaston Boys West Caldwell R.S. Central Crest West Caldwell Chase Kings Mtn. East Rutherford South Point Shelby North Gaston East Gaston R.S. Central Crest Chase Kings Mtn. East Rutherford South Point Shelby WOON J.V. Basketball Boys WE THEY 69 R.S. Central 48 6] Crest 66 56 Chase 29 58 Kings Mtn. 64 - 73 _ East Rutherford 57 Girls 64 South Point 58 5] East Gaston 53 WE THEY 7S Shelby 78 42 R.S. Central 30 55 R.S. Central 53 31 Crest 43 62 Crest 49 46 Chase 42 59 Chase SO} SL Kings Mtn. 40 DS Kings Mtn. 63 34 R.S. Central 42 73 East Rutherford 46 36 Crest 4] 67 South Point 66 43 Chase 39 9] North Gaston 54 40 Kings Mtn. 38 54 East Gaston 3 34 Shelby 47 48 Shelby 5224 Shelby 46 4 Sports Records 75 Bill Hord, President of the Beta Club along with Jamie Stamey prepare to unveil a baked item to be sold in the Beta Club’s annual bake sale. Junior Andy Pruett and senior Derek Camp plan their strategy against each other in.a inter-club chess competition. 1980 plazes= 76 Special Effects Better late than never was the comment of FFA members when the citrus fruit finally arrived. Key Club members Marion Crow, Louie Grigg, Tim Williams, Randy McKee, Cecil Barrier, Michael Dellinger, Richard Shuford, Mark Eaker, Derek Camp and Keith Haynes discuss plans for the upcoming 1980 year. Beta Club members ‘’grub down” on sausage balls before the District Beta Club convention that was held at Burns High for the first time. Honor Clubs Boundaries were broken by the NHS this year. Mrs. Dixon's college prep. English class and Mrs. Dellinger’s A.P. English class formed a circle and discussed questions such as, “What will you be doing ten years from now?” and ‘What is the greatest crime a man can do toward another?” Afterwards each person talked to someone they normally didn’t talk with much in the class. This session was designed to help students become more aware of the feelings and beliefs of others. March was Youth Art Month. Through out the month the NAHS displayed various art media in the school. They built marionettes, portable stages, scenary and wrote the script for puppet shows to be given to elementary schools in Mr. Lancaster gives Shelia Lewis the community. her Beta Club certificate, while The Beta Club did their Jamie Capenter gets ready to pin : her beta pin on. All honor clubs share of the work by sweating have formal induction ceremonies. over a hot oven. The bake The theme of the Beta Club : program was “Snowflakes”. sales most popular items were brownies and cup cakes. NAHS BOTTOM ROW: Terri Hallman, Sara Dayberry, Teresa Quill and Scroll: BOTTOM ROW: Murrow, Randy McKee, Alisa Stinchcomb (Sec. Tres.), Michael Spurling, Beverly Putnam (Advisor). Jan Gettys, Robyn Brackett, Sandra Newton, Jan Pruett, Sandy Dellinger (President), Sunni Wease TOP ROW: Teressa Hoffman, Beth Hayes. TOP ROW: Jackie Barner, Pendleton, Marla Cline. (Vice-President) ROW 4: Libby Brock, Suzie Carr, Scott Eaker. Lynn Brackett, Kim Carpenter, Stan 78 Honor Clubs Beta Club BOTTOM ROW: April Carr, David Cline, Shelia Darnell, Belinda Elmore, Lori Ledford, Denise Putnam, Angie McMurry, Kirby Pfeiffer, Deborah Spurling, Carol Queen, Chris Edwards, Tracy Dover, Danita Dellinger. ROW 2: Phillip Wortman, Jatha Lee, Teressa Hoffman, Barbara Lewis, Mark Southard, Kim Bridges, Lana Canipe, Anita Humphries, Shelly Thompson, Terri Stinchcomb, Renee Lewis, Spanish Honor Society BOTTOM ROW: Eric Gettys (President), Tony Cloninger, Lori Ross, Pam Oates, Sam Hopper, Kim Carpenter, Alisa Newton. ROW 2: April Carr, Marion Crow, Alex Heafner, Johnette Dellinger, Mary Jones, Sra. Surratt Jan Gettys, Jamie Stamey, Cecil Barrier, Eric Gettys, Phillip Wortman, David Kennedy, Sandra Hayes, Mary Jones. NHS BOT TOM ROW: Rachel Scott (Treasurer), Barbara Lewis Secretary), Anita Humphries Vice-President), Genia Vinson President). TOP ROW: Jatha Lee, Becky Beam, Mary Jones, Jennifer Flory. ROW 3: Chris Randall, Jamie Carpenter, Mark Eaker, Sandra Hayes, Shelia Lewis, Lynne Brackett, Alisa Newton (Vice-President), Rachel Scott, Karen Walker, Andy Pruett, Angie Poole, Kim McNeilly, Jody Bullard, Clint Shuford. ROW 4: Bill Hord (President), Mark Dedmon, June Patterson, Julie Poston, Lorna Withrow, Jamie Stamey (Sec. Tres.), (Advisor), Jan Pruett, Lynne Brackett, Sandy Pendleton. TOP ROW: Teresa Brackett, Cecil Barrier, Kim Bridges, Kim McNeilly, Clint Shuford, Ronnie Bowman, David Kennedy, Chris Randall. Sharon Brackett, Julie Queen, Johnette Dellinger, Sandy Pendleton, Marion Crow. ROW 5: Sam Hopper, Barry Shuford, Libby Hallman, Myra Melton, Kim Carpenter, Scott Thompson, Jan Pruett, Al Floyd, Kathy Aderholdt, Randy McKee. TOP ROW: Cecil Barrier, Ronald Bowman, Robert Hord, Scott Edwards, Brian Bellew, Kyle Izokovic, Russell Spangler. Honor Clubs 79 A Year’s Worth of Projects 80 Student Council “Going on a lion hunt. Going on a lion hunt. | ain't afraid I ain’t afraid. I’ve got my gun I've got my gun... This is the beginning of one of many silly chants and songs sung before Student Council meetings. The purpose is to loosen up the representatives before the meetings begin. The Student Council is almost always busy with a project. They sold sweaters with ‘Burns Senior High School’ stamped on the upper left and colors to choose from were light blue, navy, burgundy, and green. They sold for $10. The Council profitted approximately $240. Another project was the repairment of the outside bulldog mascot. PPG fixed it by molding a new face on to the body (the old one was vandalized.) The council painted it to add the finishing touches to make it stand proud. At Christmas the council bought and distributed a ‘Snickers’ candy bar to each Burns student, wishing them a Merry Christmas! Spirit flags (pieces of blue or gold cloth) were distributed to Burns students when Burns played Shelby in football. Student Council President, Russell Spangler cont’d. on page 82 J FY ae es 5 ily POP ek % we. b deine cs Student Council 81 82 Student Council A Year’s Worth of Projects said, ‘They were used to help boost spirit. When the players look up at the fans and see the flags waving, they know the fans are behind them.” A responsibility of the treasurer of the Student Council is to run the School Store. Keith Haynes is busy doing just that every school morning from 8:00-8:26. School supplies are sold at regular prices so you don’t have to pay extra for convenience. This year’s officers are: President — Russell Spangler; Vice-President — Sandra Bostic; Secretary — Peggy Tesseneer; Treasurer — Keith Haynes. Student Council 83 84 Key Club — Keywanettes Keywanettes BOTTOM ROW: Teresa Spurling (treasurer), Denise Martin (vice-president), Sara Dayberry (president), Roxanne Sain (secretary), Angela Robbins. ROW 2: Anita Humphries, Jana Watts, Barbara Lewis, Jatha Lee, Jackie Barner, Donna Hunsinger. TOP ROW: Jamie Stamey, Lori Ross, Kim Carperter, Eugenia Vinson, Chery McGuire, Libby Hallman. Decisions, decisions, decisions. President Sara Dayberry and adviser Julia Lamb ponder over the plans of the Keywanette induction. Key Club members Bill Hord, Bob Hord, Tim Williams, and Richard Shuford take a break from cutting wood. This is an annual project sponsored by the club, approximately $55 was made through this event. Together We Can Make It oe , ho IR , {Bick wi ne) _ e ' ES hy aes gar € Bos Se, y : ey 8 Have you ever wondered who came on the P.A. System every morning with a very commanding, ‘’May | have your attention please for this morning's announcements. . . “’ Well, this is done as a school service project by members of the Key Club. Marion Crow, Richard Shuford, Randy McKee, and Russell Spangler take turns about with the announcements each day. Along with the announcements, Key Club members handled the setting up and taking down of College Day, and preparing for the Bloodmobile. Last year’s Key Club took on the project of cutting wood during the winter but due to difficulties in cutting and selling the wood, they weren’t successful this past year. “Together We Can Make It’’ was the theme of the fair booth constructed by the Keywanettes this school year. They received second place honors for the long hours of work they put in. ‘The day before the fair, we put all the material down on the sides and the bottom, and when we finished we decided it didn’t look right. So then we had to take all of the bottom back up and put down yellow paper,” commented President Sara Dayberry. “It was a day long project that began early that morning and by the end of the day we were all ill and on edge with each other. But it was all for a good cause.” Approximately 40 girls applied for membership but only 22 were chosen to be part of this service-oriented club. Each person that applied had to meet certain qualifications. Key Club BOTTOM ROW: Randy McKee (secretary), Marion Crow, Louie Grigg, Tim Williams, Richard Shuford, Keith Haynes (treasurer). TOP ROW: Ron Peeler (advisor), Cecil Barrier, Mike Dellinger, Scott Thompson, Derek Camp, Mark Southard (president), Tony Cloninger, Mark Eaker. SS SO. GH Key Club — Keywanettes 85 EGA A TE After Nancy Short won the pinata drawing, the other pina then purchased by the Mrs. Surratt places’s C the pinatas while hom Renee Lewis and Lori Ledford-an senior Donna Griggs look on. Llfrrtn eaaeidianll Spanish Club BOTTOM ROW: Teresa Hastings, Kim McNeilly, Johnette Dellinger, Cindy Melton, Debra Webber, Linda Wright, Renee Lynch (Secretary Treasurer), Susan Clements, Lorri Cook. ROW 2: 86 French Spanish Clubs Clint Shuford, Betsy Bowen, Anita Wright, Kirby Pfeiffer, Angela Robbins, Robin Vinson, Jan Pruett, Candy Ballard, Lori Hoyle, Lynn Brackett. ROW 3: Ida Gidney, Caroline Clark, Alisa Newton, Lynne Brackett, Mrs. Surratt (Sponsor), Al Floyd, Mark Dedmon, Johnny Anderson, Cecil Barrier (President), Kim Bridges. TOP ROW: Todd Walker, Richard Shuford, Marion Crow. Mr. Miller shows off his handmade map of Paris displayed at his room during ‘’La Semaine de flou-flou.” Not So Different After All French Gobblins giving out candy for Halloween and ending up on the floor and pinatas full of candy, hanging in Mrs. Surratt’s room waiting to be broken were a few of the activities going in the French and Spanish Clubs. Since France and Spain are two different countries with their own customs, religions, etc., you’d think the clubs would be very different. However, both clubs have done similar activities with their own customs such as dinners, food-selling, and contests. The Spanish Club sponsored National Week of the Spanish Language October 8-12. This included initiation, in which new members had to do what they were told. ‘Have you ever had to tell a teacher you loved them?”, commented sophomore Marty Gee. ‘It wasn’t the best thing I’ve ever had to do.”” Also held was a poster contest but it was cancelled because no one entered. “‘La Semaine de flou-flou’’ sponsored by the French Club from November 26-30 included a display in front of Mr. Miller’s room and induction of new members who were required to dress like a french personality. These included artists, chefs, bar maids, ladies of French Club BOTTOM ROW: Todd Lee, Glenna Holland, Karen Walker, Kim Sisk, Jana Watts, Sherry Ross, Sunni Wease, Jatha Lee. ROW 2: Angela Howard, Carol Queen, Shannon McSwain, Sheila Darnell, Lisa Richards, Vickie Allen, Roslyn Vinson, Jamie Stamey (President). the evening among others. With tacos, quesedilla’s and civilian cinnamon cookies many students filled their stomachs. ‘| though the food was very good,”’ commented sophomore Lisa Lyons. “It wasn’t what | expected.”’ Later the French Club members baked and sold quiche Lorraine, Cherises Jubilees, and simple cinnamon cookies during break. ‘’There was a big rush when the bell rang” replied Mr. Miller with a grin. ‘We ran out of ice cream and when | turned around the students fixing the plates were eating as much quiche as they were selling.” ROW 3: Carol Campbell, Donna Lee, Tina Heafner, Cindy Bivins, Felicia Roberts, Wanda Wood, Carla Smith, Angie Poole, Melanie Russ, Lori Walker, Paula Gould. ROW 4: R.L. Miller (Sponsor), Genia Vinson, Jamie Carpenter, Terrisina Roberts, Fran Yarboro, Deborah Spurling, Hanging from the ceiling, waiting to be bought is Scott Reynolds’ bright red pinata, which Spanish students made in Mrs. Surratt’s room for the pinata contest. Mark Elam, Pam Jordan, Richard Goforth, Renee Walker, Sharon Brackett. TOP ROW: Brian Hollifield, Shelly Thompson (Secretary), Stan Murrow, Charles Walton, Melvin Clark, Darryl Smith, Scott Thompson, Lorna Withrow, Keith Haynes. French Spanish Clubs 87 Where Are The Points If you noticed some art students looking around for some envelopes during the winter there’s a perfectly good explanation. The art club planned on going to Washington in April. Mrs. Putnam, who is the sponsor, devised a point system where members got a certain number of points for such things as: bring in papers for their paper drives, attending meetings, and noticing things in her classroom. In January Mrs. Putnam placed envelopes with 200 points all over the school. The members who found these were awarded the points. The art club has been active all year raising money for their Washington trip and equipment for their projects. They have sold calendars, sponsored exhibits, had bake TOP: As last year art club members pass by the Smithsonian Zoo a brown bear poses long enough for a picture. BOTTOM: Terri Stinchcomb and Sunni Wease rest on the step of the Smithsonian Institution after a tiring day of touring the Smithsonian. 88 Art Club sales and newspaper drives. They also put up all the bulletin boards and put up the display case every month. Mrs. Putnam commented on the tiresome project of Christmas decorations, ‘It took a lot of time and energy on everyone’s part, but it was very successful.”’ Out of all the people in the art club only the top 24 went to Washington. So it took a lot of work on the part of the members who went. Last year when they went to Washington Congressman Broyhill took them through the National Cathedral. Mrs. Putnam commented, “I think it’s a real good experience for the students. They did things like ride subways, which most of them have never done.” pe eiae | Siititi spabeapemenien mr . ft wai : ae é , ga 4 Y 5 ent , is Pili AS catia See ti ee eee, oo ‘ 5 aad Se seinaeenniied SNA RE ge ceuiy SMR, f : pee Nee ABOVE: The capitol was in sight almost everywhere last year’s art club went. BOTTOM ROW: Sara Dayberry — Vice President, Mrs. Putnam, Libby Hallman — President, Teresa Hoffman — Secretary and Treasurer. ROW 2: Terri Stinchcomb, Kirby Pheiffer, Debbie Bridges, Tammy Bradshaw, Susan Clements, Michael Dellinger. ROW 3: Pam Byrd, Sylia Webber, Carolyn Cody, Tammy George, Lisa J. Gantt, Carol Collins, Linda Elmore, Gwendolyn Starr. ROW 4: Sunni__| Wease, Connie Walker, Don Howell, Micheal Breene, Beth Brock, Donna Carpenter, Suzie Carr, Donna Lee, Ronda Howell. TOP ROW: Judy Downs, Nancy Daves, Debbie Lovelace, Debbie Angle, Roxanne Sain, Terese Spurling, Scott Eaker, Richard Goforth, Donna Griggs. Art Club 89 Bet te ( i ate took Santa Claus to Beams gest Home attended a DistrictRally. and sang Christmas carols. In the month of December for one of The Future Homemakers of America their community projects the FHA club Th N Ve (FHA) began their year by entering the |= hada Christmas Program. “‘l like FHA, © fi g f Cleveland County Fair Booth | think it’s a very interesting learning Competition where they took second experience,”” said President Julie Oranges, necturines and grapefruits place. On November 15, 1979 they Poston. were sold by the Future Farmers of America (FFA) for the first time. The fruit was to arrive on November 19th but because of bad weather the fruit was smaller than usual, so the FFA decided to wait one day for the larger ones. The fruit finally arrived on November 20, 1979 at 7 p.m. The customer's were asked to wait until Saturday morning to pick them up. “‘It was a great success and we plan to do it every year,’’ commented senior Kevin Bridges. The money will be used to go on judging trips. The Cleveland County Fair was the FFA‘s first contest. They judged beef and dairy cattle. The FFA won second in judging and on their fair booth. “Judging cows or anything for that matter takes a lot of hard work and concentration. ‘’You have to know all about what you’ re judging,”’ remarked FBLA BOTTOM ROW: Teresa Hallman, Teresa Kris Canipe, Karen Bumgardner, Kay Putnam, sophomore Barry McKee. “’I really like Camp, Celest Harkey. ROW 2: Melisa Buff, Cindy Pam Taylor, Terena Blanton, Carol Wells, Peggy FFA d : l : b Penleton, Jane Clark, Susan Heafner, Emily Tessneer. and enjoy learning about my Johnson, Frances Rhoney (Adviser). TOP ROW: surroundings,’ commented senior Mark Blanton. At the end of last year the FFA attended three major competitions. All were held in and around Cleveland County. Their first contest was a Federation contest in which they won first place. From there they advanced to the District Competition and won second place. Finally they reached the State Contest. There they judged in three categories: beef, land, in dairy in which they won third place. The Future Business Leader 's of America (FBLA) started their community projects by going to the Children’s Center and dressed up like gouls and gobblins. ‘’At first the kids were a little afraid of us but when it was time for us to leave they didn’t a x want us to go,” said senior Susan FHA BOTTOM ROW: Lisa Hastings (2nd_ (Adviser). ROW 3: Lillian Collins, Linda Mitchell, Heaf Club : d Vice-President), Ida Gidney (Reporter), Julie Shelia Dixon, Vickie Rice, Susie McNeilly, Shelia eatner. Club members passed out Poston (President), Donna Howell (Secretary), Lewis, Penny McShaw, Melissa Moncree, Pam treat bags to the children before Carolyn Queen (Treasurer), Anne McDowell (1st Oats, Catherine Ussery, Lula Mae Hopper, Becky : Vice-President). ROW 2: Euzelia Vollbracht McCombs. TOP ROW: Robin Costner, Tammy eaving. (Adviser), Susie Randall, Tammy Champion, Wilson, Cindi Newton, Mitzi Wilson, June On December 17, 1979 the FBLA Karen Sparks, Teressa Hoffman, Lisa Allen, Patterson, Kim Hoyle (Parliamentarian), Teresa eames f Soper: Debbie Mayhew, Kathy Humphries, Angie Newton, Renee Tallent, Sherrie McGill, Terry attended the Fizza Inn wnere they ha Robbins, Sherrill Ussery, Teresa Spurling, Michelle Scarborough, Karen Bumgardner, Donna Benton, their Christmas Party and afterwards Fortenberry, Sandra Bridges, Helen Borders Celeste Harkey. 90 FFA FHA FBLA 2 [ AE FFA BOTTOM ROW: Jeff Tallent (Sentinel) Barry McKee (Reporter), David Hull (Vice-President), Mike Spangler (President), Kevin Bridges (Secretary), Eric Gettys (Treasurer), Don Elliott (Adviser). ROW 2: Vince Bowman, Chuck Lutz, Dennis Jones, Robert Pruitt, Darell Spurling, Jeff Goodman, Marsha Ward, Joe Champion, Randy Eaton, Joey Barrett, Freddie Grigg, Mark Blanton, Mitchell Hudson. .ROW 3: Steve Pruett, Reece White, Mark es ‘ a a . Shelton, Mike Cook, Mark Eaker, Rick Tessener, Gary Head, Micheal Webber, Kenneth Brown, John Brooks, Garland Russ. ROW 4: John Goforth, Tim Green, John Glenn, Tony Cooke, Billy Collins, Gene Terry, Russell Spangler, Mike Bivins, Bob Blackburn, Keith Rollins. TOP ROW: Scott White, Daniel McNeilly, Truman Davis (Adviser), Joey McKee, Tim Hart, Keith Hendrick, Gene Wright, Dwight McGuire, Ronnie Shaffer. Busy at work are President Mike Spangler, Mr. Elliott and Mrs. Elliott as they unpack and check fruit. FFA FHA FBLA 91 It’s All Worth It To most children Christmas is the happiest time of their life. But, there are a few children who have never felt the anxiety of Christmas Eve or the joy of Christmas morning. To these children, who have never received a toy from Santa Claus, Christmas is just another day in the year. Thanks to the members of the HOSA and VICA Clubs, this Christmas was made happier for a needy child. The HOSA Club collected one hundred to one hundred and fifty toys. Students, VICA Mechanics BOTTOM ROW: George Rost, Gary Hudson, Curtis Swink, Mitch Angel, Steve Mayhew, Scott Shellings, David Selby. ROW 2: Stephen McMurray, Allan Watterson, Kevin Costner, Michael Hastings, Lee Cook, Victor Costner, Ronnie Pruitt, Grady McDaniel, Kevin Richard, Jeff Lail. ROW 3: Jeff 92 VICA HOSA faculty members, and families donated new and used toys. A few toys were broken, but the VICA Club worked diligently to get them all repaired before Christmas. Tricycles, stuffed animals, roller skates, books, baby dolls, trucks, and trains were some of the toys the HOSA Club collected. President of HOSA, senior Debbie Brackett said, ‘It was a lot of hard work but knowing that some little girl or boy would be happier this Christmas made it all worth it.”’ Doster, Stuart Willis, David Moses, Christy Hunt, Dennis Hunt, Mark Brackett, Keith Mellon, Randy McGill, Bobby Gillespie. TOP ROW: Tim Mayhew, Robert Kendrick, Butch Hendrick, Jeff Wright, Dwayne Carpenter, Jonathon Hollifield, Ritchie Hendrick, Patrick Barnett. ts | | Repairing toys was one of the j required of HOSA and VICA Clu ‘ Penvers, Chris:Green, George distri pe ing toys for Christmas. VICA Carpentry BOTTOM ROW: Tim Hoppes (2nd vice-president), Ronnie Carpenter (Ist Vice-President). TOP ROW: Travis Brackett (Adviser), Douglas ‘ost, and Sherry Ross before “) Simmons (Treasurer), Craig Whitaker (President), Tony Abernathy (Reporter), Marty Blanton (Secretary). VICA Bricklaying BOTTOM ROW: Scott Heavner, Wendell Willis, Mark Blanton (Vice-president), Eddie Byers, Bobby Addison. TOP HOSA BOTTOM ROW: Lavena Coffey (reporter), Melvin Clark (sergeant at arms), Glenna Holland (treasurer), Sherry Ross (secretary), Mary Towery (president elect), Sylvia Webber (vice-president), Debbie Brackett (president). TOP ROW: Lori Wease, Lenita Campbell, .ROW: Danny Gantt (instructor), Scott Black, Ritchie Floyd, Jake Gales (president), Eddie Turner, Joe Champion, George Young. Elizabeth Hunt, Cathy Edwards, Katherine Humphries, Michelle Starr, Penny McShaw, Denise Boykins, Paula Whitesides, Mary Gentry, Phyllis Proctor, Mrs. Linda Jenkins (Adviser), Melisa Phelps, Becky McCombs, Jennifer Flory, Paula Gould, Ann Turner, Wanda Members of the HOSA and VICA Club Chris Green, George Rost, Sherry Ross, Cathy Humphries and Debbie Brackett, take a moment from school-work in the Health Occupations room to play with the toys they collected for a needy child’s Christmas. Wood, Lucky Rumfelt, Lynn Brackett, Darlene Boykins, Amy Hull, Teresa Jimison, Cindy Pendleton, Cathy Pearson, Veronica Lee, Maria Schenck, Pam Byrd, Calvin Hunt, Renee Etchinson. VICA HOSA 93 Exeress Yourself! “We are the Bulldogs and don’t you forget it! Cheering at the ballgames, keeping the spirit up, cheering the team on to victory, and later consoling them after defeat is what the 42 members of the Pep Club are all about. Nell Blye is the new sponsor who got the Pep Club organized at the beginning of the basketball season. ‘She commented, “We're out there to boost the team’s morale but we are also out there to encourage and console them not only in victory but we’re also there when they need us in defeat.” To raise money to travel to away ballgames, the Pep Club had a doughnut sale December 8. They made $230 on the sale. For each away ballgame the cost for the bus is around $35. You may realize now that Pep Club members are enthusiastic for the team to win. ‘‘We cheer all the time but it’s more fun when we’re winning,’ stated senior Robin Middlebrook. The play ‘Her Christmas Wish” was presented in the auditorium on December 18 and 19, 1979. All the English classes went to watch the Drama Club in their first performance of the year. The favorite character was “‘Speckles,’’ a beagle, whose owner was Mrs. Linda Blackburn. “All the characters did well, there weren't any big mess ups, all in all it went pretty smooth,’ commented Jana Watts, president. Sophomore Todd Walker commented, ‘The play was good but | liked the puppy best.’ Chorus Club BOTTOM ROW: Anne Southard, Eugene Early, Sandy McDowell (president), Robert Davis (associate director), Angela Howard, Judy McCombs (vice-president). ROW 2: Angela Fuller, Diane Whitener, Mark 94 Pep Chorus Drama Clubs Swink, Delores Black. TOP ROW: Linda Torres (director), Reena Etchison (secretary), Maria Schenck, Frank Ross, John Brooks, Susan Short, Becky McCombs (treasurer). Senior Richard Shuford portrays Mr. Willis in the first play the Drama Drama Club BOT TOM ROW: Denise Martin, Jana Watts (president), Robin Heafner, Lori Ledford, April Carr, Maebeth Boggs (program chairperson), Anne McDowell, Kim Browning. ROW 2: Paula Butler, Caroline Clark, Shannon McSwain, Lori Smith, Patty Scism, Todd Lee Club presented, ‘’Her Christmas Wish.” (vice-president), Sheila Dixon (secretary and treasurer), Debbie Harris (sponsor). TOP ROW: Janice Canipe, Richard Shuford, Todd Hoppes, Brian Hollifield, Daniel Dixon, Darryl Smith, Wayne Cody, Keith Haynes. The Pep Club shows their enthusiasm as the Bulldogs take on the R.S. Central Hilltoppers. The Bulldogs lost to the first place Hilltoppers 51-58. Pep Club BOTTOM ROW: Helen Russell, Avis Ruff, Margaret Robbs, Katherine Humphries, Connie Webber, Jayne Clark (secretary), LaTrece Hogue (treasurer), Verna Winbush, Tammy Edwards, Patsy Barnet, Nell Blye (sponsor), Robin Middlebrooks (president). ROW 2: Sylvia Yevette Webber (parliamentarian), Veronica Lee, Reena Etchison, Hannah Sanford, Barbara Ussery, Alvonia Ruff, Cathy Webber, Carol Borders, Beverly Byrd, Trina Whitaker, Chery! McGuire. TOP ROW: Victor Wilson, Joann Sanford, Pamela Maddox, Eric Campbell, Liz Brown, Harretta Clark, Denise Parks, Catherine Ussery, Nadine Coleman, Eugene Early, Kelvin Davis, Pam Oates. Miss Nell Blye, the new sponsor for the Pep Club shows her spirit for the Bulldogs at the R.S. Central game. Pep Chorus Drama Clubs 95 Peer-Tutor Jan Gettys helps students with special needs each and everyday. Science Club BOT TOM ROW: Sunni Wease (Vice-President), Caroline Clark, Teresa Hastings, Terri Stinchcomb (Secretary). ROW 2: Glenda Johnson (Treasurer), Fran 96 Science Chess Leap Clubs Yarboro, Shannon McSwain, April Carr. TOP ROW: Todd Hoppes, Bobby Hord, (President), Brian Ballew. LEAP Club BOTTOM ROW: Mary Towery, Denise Martin, Kim Langley, Tami Hastings, Kari Ledford, Lori Wease, Jane Lackey, Jan Gettys, Jana Watts. TOP ROW: Candy Ballard, Chris Edwards, Stella Gettys (Adviser), Elizabeth Hunt, Marsha Ward, Lynne Brackett, Cathy Edwards, Calvin Hunt, Jane Silver, Donna Carpenter, Ann Turner, Tracy Dover, Tommy Holland (adviser), Lisa Lyons, Lisa Lackey. New Club Organized What in the world does : L-E-A-P stand for? The Leap Club is a peer-tutorial counseling program, and L-E-A-P stands for Learning Encouragement, Action, and Progress. The Club consist of a selected group of students trying to work with students with special needs. The peer counselors help students with problems such as developing a positive-self concept, good study habits, searching for careers, and good school attendance. ‘There are about 50 students from the vocational department alone whom teachers have submitted to the Leap program.” commented Tommy Holland Leap Club adviser. He also added ‘that the biggest Chess Club members Derek Camp and skillful games of chess. and Andy Pruett play the fascinating problem was reading.” Mrs. Stella Gettys who eT eS Se also hleps with the program commented, ‘‘It is very rewarding.” Aretrabis tt a Chess Club: Scott White (President), (Reporter), Richard Yount, Derek R.L. Miller (Adviser), Andy Pruett, | Camp (Vice-President). Steven Thompson, Richard Goforth yh. Junior Terri Stinchcomb works on her Science Club project. Science Chess Leap Clubs 97 JoyTo All “Wow!” “Geel” “A Dr. J. Basketball game, just what | wanted.’’ These are just a few of the exclamations made by the children at the FCA Christmas party. Fourteen children were nominated by the principals of six schools within the Burns school district. Each child received a toy, a sweat jacket with hood, jeans and a Bible. Burger King donated the stockings which were filled with small items and McDonalds donated a certificate for a Big Mac and Egg McMuffin. Each family received from one-half to one and one-half boxes of citrus fruit. Mrs. Beverly Putnam gave each child a pair of underwear. Mr. and Mrs. Harris called the parents and ask for the child’s sizes. The toys they chose for the children were based upon the child and the child’s family. After refreshments were served, the children and FCA members sang songs. One of the favorite was ‘’The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Russel Fitts pastor at Zion Baptist Church told the Christmas story to the chil dren and then they received their Bibles. At last Santa Claus came (Mr. Rhoney) and the children were able to open their presents and play with their new toys. 98 FCA DECA Child Care ha Wer 4 Ny d =F é FCA BOTTOM ROW: Andy Pruett, Randy McKee (captain elect), Roxanne Sain (scrapbook chairman), Barbara Lewis (chairman), Melvin Clark (captain), Denise Martin (captain elect), Jana Watts (treasurer), Jan Gettys (secretary). ae 5 Z As as earggp | Lge ROW 2: Doug McDonald, June Patterson, Louie Grigg, Jane Lackey, Harreta Clark, Carolina Clark, Kirby Pfeiffer, Tim Green. ROW 3: Todd Lee, Julie Poston, Teresa Spurling, Robyn Brackett, Tammy Bradshaw, Shannon McSwain, Todd Hoppes, Richard Shuford. TOP ROW: Greg McDougal, Dave McDougal, Kim Carpenter, Alisa Newton, Lynne Brackett, Jan Pruett, Al Floyd, Clint Shuford, Betsy Bowen. ; ATIVE ED, iis etl wees Ur, | DECA BOTTOM ROW: Barbara Monica Burn, Denise Justice, Terena Goodman, Dorothy Bess, Kim Langley, Blanton, Charles Mayes. TOP ROW: Kim Hoyle (vice- president), Shelia Favid Kennedy, Debbie Angle, Ann Lewis (secretary), Joey Barrett Greene, Kirby Hoyle, Michael Webber, (presdient), Debbie Mayhew, Susan Eric Hubbard, Ricky Aldridge, Bill McNeilly, Vickie Rice, Cindy Pruett. Elam, Nadine Coleman, Gail ROW 2: Randy Eaton, Elaine Register, Bumgardner. Connie Walker, Freddie Grigg, Steve Wellmon, Alan Sparks, Lisa Sain, BK-ic-tye ms) ol¥1allale Melal- of ie Child Care workers helps tw Eilildren from Fallston Elemey Toi alolo) B gaa ee Child Care BOTTOM ROW: Debbie _ Fortenberry, Julie Poston, Teresa Mayhew, Susie McNeilly, Teressa Spurling, Helen Borders (advisor), Hoffman, Kim Browning, Barbara Shelia Lewis, Renee Tallent, Vickie Goodman. TOP ROW: Michelle Rice. Hemmon Bines 9 one of Ne: ke leged'chil led the F ay - zi roup in C Comes or FCA DECA Child Care 99 Juniors Jan Pruett, Scott Edwards and Lynne Brackett take part in the Christmas door decorating contest sponsored by the Student Council. Burns graduate Glayds Hunt informs Bill Elam and Larry Goodman of the courses offered at UNCC during College Day. “‘Man, it’s crowded in here,”’ replied Doug McDonald. Can you imagine 12 people in a Mustang II? 100 Technical Difficulties Technical Difficulties Miss Matthews an art student teacher from ASU aids junior Tim Atkinson in his floor plan drawing. Are these the macho men at Burns High School? No, these are the males in Craig Jenkin’s first period Physics class. @ Of Nineteen, Eight. AZES Todd Hoppes has his faced bronzed by a make-up artist. 4 satan reegenres Ange! pees Brian Hollifield, Sheila Dixon, Richard Shuford, Robin Heavner, Denise Martin, and Todd Hoppes practice the play, ‘’Her Christmas Wish’’ presented to the student body on December 18th and 19th. Linda Barner 102 English Lillian Cline BREA aborne Nellie oR CO Me pIN ot Dixie Dellinger Practiging a scenejin th fist fe Kim Browning Gnd Sie Sybil Dixon Debbie Harris Second Time Around There had been a drama class at Burns until school year 1978-79. Now in 79-80, since many students signed up for it during pre-registration, the class once again exists and is taught by Mrs. Debbie Harris. If you think all the drama class does is practice and present plays, you are wrong. This class participated in a drama workshop at Warren Wilson College, they saw an Earl Owensby production being filmed on location, they went to the Pineville Dinner Theater to see ‘Annie Get Your Gun,”’ they went to other schools’ productions to get new ideas for improvement, and presented two major plays. Also, a make-up artist visited them. They improved the little auditorium by painting it and putting in new light bulbs. Drama student Richard Shuford stated, ‘’There are times when we are serious but we make time to have fun.”’ Todd Lee said, ‘’We all work together on something and we have fun while we do ite Getting the set ready is an important part of any play. Wayne Cody, Mae Beth Boggs and Patty Scism attach the door to the background. Ronnie Pruitt climbs high to put in new light bulbs above the stage. Improving the lighting was one of the goals of the drama class. Robert Miller JoAnn Surratt Polly Willis Daisy Withrow English 103 “Cool dude,” “Gregi Crazy guy,” are students ge As you turn the corner of the History hall your eyes focus on an object learning up against the wall beside Room 110. The object is no other than. . . Sam Homesley. Comments such as ‘’Cool dude!,”’ “Great teacher!,’’ “Wild and Crazy Guy,’’ sound throughout the air when the students talk about Mr. Homesley. He spends quite a bit of his time leaning against the walls in the hall talking to students as they pass by him in the morning, at break or just anytime. If he sees you, you can expect a“’Hello. . .” or “How's it going . 2’ just about every time. Even if he does get mad, and is widely known for his yelling, he’s a sweet person and friend to all. Renee Lewis, Debrah Webber, and Anita Wright listen to Mr. Homesley as he teaches Revolutions, only one of the eleven subjects he Julia Lamb Nancy Queen 104 Social Studies Studies and some English at Burns Jr Mr. H | he high x crotenyorsernensees! Wild and Crazy Guy High. While at the Jr. High, he got to ‘ itting in his regular position, Mr. Homesley talks know the students and so when he and laughs with the students as they walk the came up here he already knew a lot of halls or change classes. the people. ’’l really love it up here. The kids are more mature, and | really enjoy being with them. Burns is a good school, with a good faculty, and great students. I’m glad to be a part of it,” he stated. , Revolutions, U.S. Constitution, U.S. pa. %« since 1945, Daily Happenings, and 7 N.C. History are the many different subjects Mr. Homesley talks about during the day. ‘’I’ve got the background to teach these kids, however | usually learn along with them,”’ he remarked. ‘Social Studies is a very interesting subject and | like it alot.”’ Laboring hard over his work, Barry McKee attempts to get finished before the bell rings. Then he can study for his usual test on Friday. Sam Homesley Raymond Walker Social Studies 105 Looking at her work, junior Patty Scism i checking for mistakes in her typing. shows Audrey Hamby and Da rengt Snes techniques of the adding machine. ds the girls can total up bills by ert a: au Aw 4n 6 8 Ne. , . Peggy Eaker Ronnie Peeler 106 Business There’s No Business Like This Business Well, it’s 12:30 again. Time to go to work. For some of us it is. People like certain deadlines we have to meet, you and | think getting up and coming _ too.”’ to school at 8:15 is drudgery. Think of The classes they take are designed what's its like to do that and then leave __to teach them the different fields of for the best part of the day at 12:30. business. Students use machines such More work! However, the thought of as typewriters, electronic calculators, getting out of school is rather duplicating machines, cash registers, appealing! Wouldn't you like to do adding machines, and dictaphones. this? Well all you have to do is take Rotations of seven or eight days a Business Co-op. They set up a new machine are used and at the end of this system last year called Co-op. time the student is given a test on the Students spend first and second machine she was using. periods working with business 7 Mrs. Eaker is the Co-op instructor. INCOR eT Sateen machines and learning about the She’s always there whenever we need Lewis is carefully typing a business letter, after business field; then they leave school help. She helps us get appointments for much practice with the keys and other work. around 12:30 to go to their appropriate jobs that we'll enjoy,’” Peggy jobs for the rest of the day. commented. “Mrs. Eaker is a good “It really shows insight on how teacher. She grades us by corrections, businesses are,”’ said senior Peggy our skill, and a good part by our Tesseneer.” “It shows you can work _ efforts. This is really a good under pressure because we have opportunity.” Counting the copies, senior Kim Browning is . running off papers. This helps the teacher get her work done, too. Junior Teresa Collins tackles a worksheet, and then tries her hand with the adding machine. Frances Rhoney David Parker Business 107 The lab assistants have it a little bit | easier though. Although they only get | one-half year credit they don’t seem to | mind. When asked why they liked being | a lab assistant Laura Gantt replied, “Because | can tell the sophomores what to do.’ Todd Hoppes had a more practical reason, “’I like working as an SS CL assistant because | can gain experience | in Biology. Marine Biology might be my Mg major in college.’’ In addition to Ifa] e Sty helping with labs, making slides, and y cleaning up the back room, the lab assistants are also required to make a Miss Lisa Lyons, winner of the 79-80 germ queen | the que e nN project that can be used in the room. contest. Cocci, Bacilla, and Spirilla were the main attributes of the new 79-80 Germ i Queen, Lisa Lyons. The purpose of the Fa @ contest was to provide some colonies for class study and to show the abundance of bacteria while having fun at the same time. Each of the four candidates, Chris Edwards, Kathy Edwards, Denise Williams, and Lisa Lyons had to go through three | competitions. First, the breath test. Each girl had to cough her little germs away into a petri dish. Next was the hair competition. The girls took turns shaking their dandruff and oil residue into the dish. Last but not least was the Nightmare germ competition. Each girl left the petri dish in their room overnight as they snoozed. The winner | was the girl with the widest variety of germs which unfortunately was Lisa. | When asked how she felt when she received the great honor of being germ queen she replied, ‘“Mad and embarrassed!” then she added “Ron McKee, Keith Larsen, and Lisa Lackey still call me scum queen when they see me.” Wanda Woods, Rhonda Brooks, Laura Gantt, Todd Hoppes are this year’s lab assistants. Carolyn Cody, Jeff Green, Scott Edwards and athe rs = r s A Craig Jenkins Jerry Harris Ada Scism Mary Lackey _ Minnie Mae Boggs George Hall 108 Science Math Jean Elliot looks on as John Brooks Jr. and Audrey Lovelace play a game of adsubmulti fractions, a game designed to help competency students develop their skills in math. The only freedom students get in Mrs. Boggs room is during class changes. Students listen attentively as Mrs. Boggs gives a run down on points, lines and planes. Barbara Murray Dennis Jolly Karen Cabiness Nell Blye Lucille Green Jean Elliot Science Math 109 ; ese. a % ¥ Student teachers usually provide one of the few breaks in a student's year. The Art Department had their first student teacher, Miss Mathews. Miss Mathews is a graduate from Shelby High Scho ol. Art instructor, Beverly Putnam commented on Miss Mathews, “She brought a lot of new ideas in which | would like to try. | think she’ll make a fine teacher.” Miss Mathews graduated from Meredith College and recieved her certification from Appalachian State University. Art | students commented on Miss Mathews work; Laura Cline, “I liked her as a person, but not as a teacher.” Candy Ballard, “She was nice and she tried hard. | think after she gets more experience she'll be a good teacher.’’ William Bradshaw, ‘She was a fine teacher and | liked her a lot.’ Jeff Spivey, ‘She was concerned about everybody’s work. | think she'll be a real good teacher when she gets more experience.” Miss Mathews commented on her stay here at Burns High, ‘I really enjoyed working here and | hope that | can continue working in Cleveland County or Shelby School Systems. I’ve really enjoyed working with the students here.” Mrs. Putnam stated, ‘“My Art Il and Ill classes worked on a new kind of idea. It was called an Environmental Project. What the art classes did was to take a section of the school such as the boys smoking area, bus lobby, open court, etc. They drew pictures and made models of what would have made it more attractive and better. As of November they were working on their drawings and models.’ TOP: Learning to draw perspectively is one of the tasks in which Miss Mathews is showing Tim Atkinson while Mrs. Putnam observes. BOTTOM: Contour drawing of bellpeppers were one of the assignments in which Miss Mathew’s Art Ill students Debbie Bridges and Libby Hallman took part in. Art 111 — — —————————— — . —— : —______ — a e J Cold weather doesn’t stop the beginning of the game between Albert Parks and Larry Cox. Larry begins with a shoot to his teammate’s pyramid. Jim Atkinson Frozen Pucks It’s freezing weather! The wind’s Coach Pruett, who taught the blowing! Your about to freeze to class, commented, ‘’One of the death! This was the kind of reasons lots of students take it is weather they played shuffleboard because they are required to take in. Just to look at the game it looks __ three individual sports and one very simple, it would be easy as pie team sport.’’ Mrs. Carpenter, head to play. Sophomores Paula of the P.E. Department, stated, ‘‘Basketball Whitesides and Todd Duvis and volleyball are the sports most signed up commented, “‘It’s a challenge and for in team sports. Badminton, tennis and takes a lot of skill!’ golf are the most popular individual sports.” Shuffleboard requires four players consisting of two teams. Each player has four discs, each team having a different color. The object of the game is to score ten, eight, or seven on your teammates’ pyramid. If the pucks land on the “’off” square ten points are deducted from the score. Teammates’ scores are c ombined into one. The first team reaching fifty points wins. Kevin Davis and John Hunt line up their pucks to begin their game. Albert Parks positioning his last pucks for a high score. a es Phy, . et Lal “Wey 2 ; TA i y DO RT | OT Oe ae TS aan. AS SCRE! Eddie Greene Tommy Pruett PEects AS IPT OR era as Its a Woman s World More and more females are getting involved in carpentry which was predominantly a male area of study. Mr. Brackett, who has been teaching for 13 years, stated the reason for this, ““More girls want to know how to do things around the house.”” That doesn’t mean girls are taking over it only means girls and boys can work together. Dana Hudson, Laura Mayes, and Linda Randall, all sophomores, remarked, “‘It’s fun being in class with a bunch of boys, because they help us out a lot.” Woodrow Brackett, sophomore, commented on the situation, ‘’As long as girls do their work, I’m glad to have them in class with me.’ There’s something special about a class where everyone wants to be involved. Mr. Brackett thinks, ‘Carpentry is one of the greatest fields there is.”’ Girl carpenters are rare, Laura Mayes is of the few. OPPOSITE PAGE, LEFT: Although carpentry is mostly male students, Dana Hudson is one of the brave ones to break tradition. TOP RIGHT: Second year carpentry student, Jeff Clemmons, is hard at work using the hacksaw. BOTTOM RIGHT: Helping first year student Linda Randall is one of the many tasks Mr. Brackett enjoys doing everyday. 114. Vocations Don Elliott Travis Brackett Mickey Beam Bob Cabiness 115 Vocations £ c 5 O c 5 a) Truman Davis Gene Deviney RIGHT: Junior Paula Gould carries out one of her duties as a Health Occupation student as she takes Senior Donna Blanton’s blood pressure. BELOW: Mouth to mouth resucitation is a favorite pastime to Health Occupation student Calvin Hunt. 116 Vocations Dawn Taylor Carl Rohleder Joe Ellis Farewell To Arms There is a person at Burns High that no one knows except Health Occupation students. Instructor Linda Jenkins commented, ‘’Miss Chase’s legs and arms have a habit of falling off. Several times students have been practicing transporting her and a leg fell off in the floor.” For all those who haven't figured out who Miss Chase is . she’s a dummy! Health Occupation student, Kathy Humphries added, ‘‘She’s a very cooperative person. She takes everything we do to her. But trying to give her a bed bath seems sorta funny.” The Burns High HOSA Chapter hosted the District 6 Leadership Workshop on November 10, 1979 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The District 6 Advisor is Mrs. Linda Jenkins. Four schools attended this workshop. They were: Crest, Shelby, West Lincoln, and Bowman. Approximately fifty students participated. There were mini-sessions on Public Speaking, conducted by Mr. Robert Miller, The Effective Committee by Mr. Jim Toole, assuming Leadership Roles Mr. Bob Lowman and Parliamentary Procedure by Mr. Mike Griffin. LEFT: Cleanliness is a must for everyone in Health Occupations. Senior Calvin Hunt is no exception. BOTTOM: Working in a doctor's office is part of Health Occupation student, Sherry Ross’ day. x b Tommy Holland Linda Jenkins Euzelia Vollbracht Linda Torres Vocations 117 Wonder Woman Most people you and | know have only one job. But there’s one person here at Burns who has at least fifteen different jobs. She is Mrs. Catherine P. Melton, Our Community School Coordinator. She is the Coordinator for Burns Junior and Senior High Schools. Her jobs dealing with both schools are as follows: to increase the involvement of the schools respective school advisory council; promote opportunities for maximum use of the school’s respective facilities; serve as faciilitator for meetings conducted by different groups; serve as a public information officer for both schools; and recruit community leaders to serve as resource people for the respective schools instructional programs. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, she has a tutorial class at the junior high. There are seventeen Volunteers to help with each individual student on a one to one basis for 45 minutes. She checks with each tutor to see if the student has improved and then goes to report back to the regular teacher. J tutors Janice Marable in her iet¢ ie she begins Mrs. Melton gives her 2 o-,. 10, ee Sie | ‘e Mac Lancaster James Borders 118 Staff Mike Rhoney Pat Hastings Before Mrs. Melton become the school coordinator, she was a secretary for Mr. David Grose; Fiber Industries, and for Pilot Life Insurance Company for three years. She is married to Don Melton who is a self-employed barber. And the mother of two children, a daughter, Kim, and a son, Chris. In addition to caring for her family, in her spare time she helps with classes here three nights a week. They are macrame, crochet, cake decorating, and floral arrangement. She says she loves every minute of her work. Shari Carpenter — er to the juni sie si EN ALA said omen a th p 4 Sa nena odes sl sti Active in both school and soc 2 Tel} prog rams, Mri finds time to do:h Paul Hutchison Linda Blackburn Gwen Falls Mazel Wright Mary Jo Pruett 119 Staff i | ! Top: If there was any meaness done these juniors have to be the guilty ones. The innocent looks and the smiles of Scott Snellings, Tim Williams, Kyle Izokovic, Al Floyd, and Kim Dover give them away. Left: “Oh no! Not a picture of me,” replied sophomore Lisa Lackey as her buddies Lisa Lyons, Keith Larson and Lisa Gantt look on. Right: Gloom, despair, and agony on me seem to be the thoughts of junior Kim Dinh. 1980 = Slazes= 120 ‘The Cast’ The Cast “But Mrs. Carpenter, | didn’t mean to hit the ball over the fence,” replied junior girl’s tennis player Kelly Cloninger. loquacious — lo kwa’ shus adj. talking much; fond of talking. This word is best described by senior Rachel Scott and her friend Jamie Stamey. Bottom: Students converse in the halls after lunch. Far Bottom: It has to be a Monday morning! The way seniors Scott White, Eric Gettys, Bill Elam and junior Steven Earl looked they must have had a.rough Saturday nite. e Cast” 121 “Th = in. d . S ’ CLASS OFFICERS BOTTOM ROW: Maria Schenck (Vice-President), Jana Watts (President). TOP ROW: Roxanne Sain (Secretary), Julie Poston (Treasurer). Could it be Einstein? No, it’s senior Ronnie Bowman attempting an experiment in Physics as Michael Hunt and Chris Randall look on. Seniors Jeff Wright and Russell Spangler ‘’shake their groove Sai thing.” Seniors 123 BOBBY GENE ADDISON — Boys Track 10,11,12; VICA 12. PAMELA DARLENE ADDISON CHARLES RICHARD ALDRIDGE — VICA 10,11; DECA 12. KAREN LISA ALLEN — Art Club 12. ANITA RENEE ANDERSON — Band 10; FBLA 12, DECA 10; Spanish Honor Society 10; Office Occ. II 12. DEBBIE DARELENE ANGLE — French Club 11,12; Art Club 10,11,12; DECA i, ROBIN SUZETTE ASHLEY — Bus Driver's Club 11,12; CIT 12. DONNA SUE BARNETTE — Girls Varsity Basketball 10,11,12; Girls Tennis 10,11,12; Golf 10,11,12; FCA 10,11,12; Class President 10. JOSEPH ROBERT BARRETT, JR. — FFA 10,11,12; DECA 11,12. CECIL LEE BARRIER, JR. — Band 10,11,12; National Honor Society 11,12; National Spanish Honor Soci- ety 10,11,12; Beta Club 10,11,12; Key Club 10,11,12; Spanish Club 10,11,12 President; Pep Club 11; Junior Marshal 11. DAVID KENT BELL — VICA 10,11. DOROTHY ELAINE BESS — DECA 11,12. TONY CURT BESS — FFA 11; CT 12. CYNTHIA KAYE BIVINS — Student Council 10; French Club 11,12; FBLA 12; Pep Club 11,12; Pawprints Staff 12; Guidance Aide 10; Junior Council Ee RANDY SCOTT BLACK — FFA 11; VICA 12; Bus Drivers Club 12. DONNA FAYE BLANTON — Student Council 11; HOSA 11,12; Chorus 11; Bus Drivers Club 11; Pep Club 11. MARCUS BEAM BLANTON — Band 10,11; FFA 12; VICA 12. TERENA ANN BLANTON — Band 10; FHA 10; FBLA 12; DECA 12. JAMES CALVIN BOSTIC — JV Bas- ketball 10; Varsity Football 11; JV Football 10; Baseball 12; Track 10. RONALD GLENN BOWMAN — Band 10; National Spanish Honor Society 11,12; Spanish Club 10,11,12. 124 Seniors arc Trscsurer Zz French Ces = ROSA 16 F2 Powornts tot SESOR AM SEAM SHACKETT — Se jest Counc 2 French Club a eee C ind 1 = I ore 4 5: of 4 eT -_ CreS= dent); Forensic Saciery 16 PCH 3. Frecsurer; Zz US4 S4aW™ SRACKETT 7081 LCUAMM ERACKETT 2O8TM LOUISE SRACKETT — Gris —_ Scotti 3 2 Tes Correspon jet 12 Sener Coenc! 1 Studer zx mc , Sesser ee , = x 2 “Buildag Review Zz : ea eee WILLIAM SCO1 SRACKETET — assty Footbo FFA IG; DECA LAMAR LYMM FEACSEAW — 36r°S Sm — i= = = _ CHARLES KEVIN BRIDGES — FFA 11,12; Bus Drivers Club 11,12. PATRICIA MARIA BRIDGES — Stu- dent Council 10,11; DECA 12; Pep Club 11. SANDRA DARLINE BRIDGES — Stu- dent Council 11,12; FHA 12; FBLA 12; Bus Drivers Club 12. JOHN STEVE BROOKS — Varsity Basketball 11,12; JV Basketball 10; Cross Country 10; FFA 12; Chorus 10;1:1,12;. FCA 12. KENNETH LEE BROWN — Varsity Football 10,11; FFA 12. KIMBERLIE ANNE BROWNING — Varsity Basketball (Manager); Band 10; FHA 11,12; Drama Club 12; Pep Club 11,12. FRANCES RENA BUMGARDNER BRENDA GAIL BUMGARDNER — DECA 11,12. RANDY LEE BUMGARDNER MONICA RUE BURN — Band 10,11; Art Club 11,12; DECA 12. DENNIS EARL BUTLER — FFA 41; VICA 12. WILLIAM EDWARD BYERS — FFA 12; VICA 10,11,12. DEREK JOEL CAMP — Band 10,11,12; Key Club 10,11,12; Chess Club 11,12. TERESA ANN CAMP — Student Council 10,11,12; FBLA 12. MAURICE THOMAS CAMPBELL — Varsity Basketball 11,12; JV Basket. ball 10; Cross Country 10. ANGELA JEAN CANIPE — HOSA 11,12 (treasurer). JAMIE ANN CARPENTER — Beta Club 10,11,12; French Club 10,11,12. WILLIAM ALLEN CHAMPION — Varsity Football 10,11,12; Track 10,11; Wrestling 11. JOE HAL CHAMPION CALVIN ROOSEVELT CLARK — Chorus 11; Chess Club 10. 126 Seniors A Gift Without A Price Tag When you hear the word “gift’’ what do you think of? Toys under a Christmas tree, birthday parties and Valentines Day. Some people would not consider writing a gift but Jan Gettys does. Jan started writing seriously when she came to Burns. Sybil Dixon her English teacher told her about the different opportunities and encouraged her to enter contests. She won first in the state for a short story she wrote in the tenth grade called “Once in Autumn” which she later made into a play for her English class. In the eleventh grade she entered the same contest and won third in the state for a short story called ‘‘A Gift Without A Price Tag.”’ This year Jan entered the Na- tional Achievement Awards in Writing contest. She had to write an on the spot essay and submit three pieces of her work. Jan was one of the 800 winners out of 7000 students. The longest and hardest thing for Jan to write was the short story she wrote in the tenth grade. It was thirty-two typed pages long but she had to cut it down to meet the requirements of the contest. This took her a whole weekend. Then she had to make it into a play. Jan com- mented, “I was so tired of that story by the end of the year. When asked why she liked to write Jan replied, “I've always admired somebody that could write. If | can write something that somebody else can enjoy and that will help them to understand themselves better, | feel really good.”’ Jan is also the editor of the newspaper staff. When asked if her writing helped her in her newspaper writing Jan said, “The newspaper helps me in writing. | have to write every month and it keeps me sharp and | don’t get out of practice. The story that | won with last year was for the newspaper.” Jan wants to make a career in writing. ‘‘I’d really like to write books but as hard as it takes me to think of ideas | could waste my whole life away trying to write.” JANE ELIZABETH CLARK — FBLA 12; Bus Driver’s Club 11,12. MELVIN LEWIS CLARK — Varsity Football 11,12; JV Football 10; Track 11; Wrestling 11; French Club 11,12; VICA' 11; HOSA: 12; FCA. 12. SUSAN CHERYL CLEMENTS — Band 10,11,12; Spanish: Club 11 12; Art Club 12; FHA 12; FBLA 10. JEFFERY OWEN CLEMMONS — Var- sity Football 11,12; JV Football 10; Chess Club 10. EDWINA GERMAINE CLINE — Stu- dent Council 10; Keywanettes 10; FHA 11; Forsenic Society 10,11; Interclub Council 11; Pep Club 11,12. GREG DANIEL CLONINGER — VICA 12) ANTHONY KEITH CLONINGER — Cross Country 10; Tennis 10,11,12; Spanish Honor Society 10,11,12; Beta Club 10,11; Key Club 10,11,12; Chess Club 10; FCA 11. MARSH WAYNE CODY — Tennis 10,11,12; Art Club 12; Drama Club 10,0112; Seniors 127 LAVENA MAE COFFEY — Band 10,11,12; National Spanish Honor So- ciety 11,12; HOSA 11,12; Forsenic Society 11. GLENN ALLEN COOK — Varsity Football 11,12; JV Football 10; Base- ball 10; Wrestling 11. LORRI LYNN COOK — Band 10; Stu- dent Council 12; Spanish Club 12; Blazes Staff 12. MICHAEL LEE COOK — FFA 11,12; DECA 12. MYRA LORETTA COOK — HOSA 11,12 (secretary). KEVIN LORRIS COSTNER — Student Council 11; FFA 11; VICA 12. ANTHONY CROSS — Student Coun- cil 10,12. MYRA JEAN DAVIS — JV Cheer- leader 10; Varsity Cheerleader 11; HOSA 12; FCA 10. ROBERT LOUIS DAVIS — Track 10; Student Council 10,12;! Chorus 10,11,12; Pep Club 11. SARA LEE DAYBERRY — Band 10,11,12; Art Honor Society 11,12; Keywanettes 11,12 (president); Art Club 10,11,12 (vice-president); FCA ie Blazes Staff 12; Senior Council 12. MARK GREGORY DEDMON — Band 10,11,12; Student Council 11; Spanish Club 12. MICHAEL RAY DELLINGER — Art Honor Society 12 (president); Key Club 10,11,12; Art Club 10,11} (vice- president), 12; Innerclub Council 11; Blazes Staff 12. DANIEL GUY DIXON — Band 10,11,12; Drama Club 12; Pawprints Staff 12. SHELIA DIANA DIXON — French Glub- 11712; EHA 12: Drama 42 (secretary-treasurer). CATHY SHARON DOWNS — Art Club 11. MARK STEVEN EAKER — Varsity Football 11; JV Football 10; Student Council 11; Key Club 10,11,12; FFA 12) VIGA) 10 FGA 10.11; EUGENE EARLY, JR. — Varsity Foot- ball 10,11,12; Track 10,11; FCA LORET: RANDALL EUGENE EATON — Var- sity Football 12 (captain); JV Football 10; FFA 10,12; DECA 12; FCA 10,12. WILLIAM ROBERT ELAM — Varsity Basketball 11; JV Basketball 10; Cross Country 10,11,)2; Boy’s Tennis 10,11,12; Student Council 10; French Club 11; Art Club 12; FCA 11,12. TIMOTHY ELMORE — Band 10; Bus Driver’s Club 11,12. 128 Seniors Creating Smiles Being a Bulldog sure does have its moments. “‘I’ll never forget the South Point game. Two guys from South Point dared this other South Point guy to come up and bite me on my leg. | was so em- barrassed’’, commented junior Bulldog, Celeste Harkey. Senior Bulldog, Sandra Hayes has a problem seeing and it almost cost her her life. ‘‘During a football pep rally | was walking around center court in the gym when all of a sudden | heard something that sounded like thunder. It was all the football players running out to center court. | got out of there as fast as | could.’” Sandra added, ‘’The suit is too big for me. | have to pin it up about six inches. If | don’t | can’t take three steps without falling.”’ The Bulldogs were picked on the basis of how well they could do the cheers, shout and most of all make people laugh. During pep rallies the Bulldogs dance around and wag their tails. When asked whether having a Bulldog boosted school spirit Sandra replied, ‘’| don’t know whether or not it helps school spirit but I've been able to make a lot of little kids smile.”’ KENNETH DARRELL ENGLAND THOMAS FINNEY — Cross Country 10; Bus Driver’s Club 10,11,12. JOHN MICHAEL FITZGERALD — Band 10,11,12. JENNIFER KAY FLORY — Volleyball 11; Art Honor Society 10,11 (secre- tary) 12; Beta Club 10,11,12; Spanish Club 11,12; HOSA: 11,12. RITCHIE DARREN FLOYD MICHAEL GENE FORTENBERRY — Student Council 11; VICA 10; DECA 12: MICHELLE FORTENBERRY — FHA 12. LISA ALTHEA FULLENWIDER — HOSA 10,11; Chorus 10. ROBIN CLARESSA FULLENWIDER — Track 10; Student Council 12; Chorus 10. THOMAS OWENS GALES — Student Council 12; VICA 12. TERESA DIANE GANTT — HOSA 10,11,12. TAMMY MARIE GEORGE — Cheer- leader 11,12; Band 10; Student Coun- cil 10,11; Art Club 12; FCA 11; Pep Club 11. Seniors 129 MINOR ERIC GETTYS — Varsity Basketball 11,12; JV Basketball 10; National Honor Society 11,12; Span- ish Honor Society 10,11,12; Beta Club 10,11,12; FFA 11,12; Key Club 10st 12: JANET RENEA GETTYS — Girl's Vol- leyball 10,11; National Honor Society 11,12; Quill and Scroll 11,12; Beta Club 10,11,12; Frency Club 10,11; FCA 10,11,12; Pawprints Staff 11,12 (editor). IDA JANE GIDNEY — Band 10,11; Student Council 10,11,12; Spanish Club 11,12. RICHARD CARROLL GOFORTH — Chess Club 10,11,12; Band 10,11; Art Club 12. BARBARA JEAN GOODMAN — Girl’s Volleyball 12; Band 10; FHA 12; DECAGH 12: JEFFREY SCOTT GOODMAN — Spanish Club 10; FFA 11,12; Chess Club 11. ROBERT AVERY GRAHAM — Chorus 10. MYRA ELIZABETH GREEN — Girl's Volleyball 10; Spanish Club 10; FBLA 11,12; FCA 10. The expenses of a senior are stupend- ous. For the necessities it will cost the average senior over $500 just to survive. When it’s time to order graduation necessities the cost of being a senior soon rises. For the essential class ring you pay from $100 to $200 and $7 for a senior key. A cap and gown costs $9, the an- nouncements $6 to $24, the calling cards $6, ‘‘Thank-You’’ notes are $5, the ‘School Days’’ Memory Book runs $2.75, $5 for the diploma and $2 for a miniature diploma. And of course the senior por- traits run from $12 to $130. As you can see graduation itself is a very costly — but rewarding — experience. A senior who’s planning to attend col- lege will spend a tremendous amount be- fore he even begins his freshman year. The processing charge for an application (which is usually sent to more than one college) costs $10 to $15. If he’s ac- cepted he will pay the college $200 which is redeemable if he decides that it’s not the place for him. A medical examination runs $40 and up, while he pays $35 to take an advanced English test to be exempt from Freshman English, and depending upon your spending habits it costs $30 and up to visit the college of your choice for a view of campus life. The prom has a special place in each senior’s heart for it’s the last dance they attend as the Class of ‘80. A prom dress or tux costs $45, the prom ticket $7 to $12, the prom picture $6, and of course a corsage for that special girl costs $6. The last time to be with these special people called ‘’seniors’’, an optional ex- pense which runs $200 and up, is THE BEACH TRIP. This is a special year for a senior and even though it’s an expensive one most any senior would tell you that’s worth every penny you put in it. Senioritis is when a person can’t wait to graduate, then before he knows it his last year in high school, his “‘senior’’ year is gone. 130 Seniors ANGELA MARY GREENE — DECA 112, CHRISTOPHER ALAN GREENE — FFA 11; VICA 12. DAVID KENNETH GRIGG ERIC PATRICK GRIGG — VICA 12. FREDDIE DEAN GRIGG — Baseball 10; Student Council 10,11; FFA 10 1112; LOUIE FORD GRIGG — Baseball 10,11,12; Band 10,11,12; Key Club 10,11; FCA 10,11,12; Pep Club 11. DONNA REED GRIGGS — Band 10,11; Student Council 10,11; Art Club 12. FRANCES ELIZABETH HALLMAN — Art Honor Society 11,12; Beta Club 10,11,12; Keywanettes 10,11,12; Art Club 10,11,12 (president). TERESA KAY HALLMAN — Band 10,11; FHA 11,12; FBLA 11,12 (presi- dent); Junior Council 11; Junior Atten- dant 11; Homecoming Queen 12. DENNIS MARK HAMRICK TIMOTHY HARRY HART — Band 10,11; FFA 12; Bus Driver’s Club 10,11. MICHAEL LLOYD HASTINGS SANDRA ELIZABETH HAYES — Band 10,11; National Honor Society 11,12; Spanish Honor Society 10,11,12; Quill and Scroll 11,12; Beta Club 11,12; Blazes Staff 11,12 (editor- in-chief); Senior Council 12; School Mascot 12. ALEX LEE HEAFNER — Varsity Foot- ball 11, JV Football 10; Baseball 10,11,12; Spanish Honor Society 11,12; Hugh O'Brian Outstanding Sophomore Nominee for 1978. SUSAN HELEN HEAFNER — FBLA 12. LANDRUM SCOTT HEAVNER — Key Club 10; VICA 12. CONAN DOYLE HENDRICK — VICA Ll t2, TERESSA RENEE HOFFMAN — Band 10,11,12; Art Honor Society 11,12; Student Council 12; Art Club 10,11,12 (secretary); FHA 11,12; FCA 12; Mat Maid 11. SHERMA LATRECE HOGUE — School Mascot 10; FCA 10; Bus Driver's Club 11; Pep Club 11; Paw- prints Staff 12. TERESA LYNN HOLLAND Seniors 131 “May You Never Rest In Peace” “This is the 40th day that our hostages have been held in Iran. The shah, former leader of Iran, was forced into exile by Ayatollah Khomeini and later came to the United States for treatment of cancer. Shortly afterwards Iranian stu- dents overran the United States Embassy in Iran and took fifty American hostages. The students would not release the hos- tages until America agreed to send the shah back.” N.H.S. members showed their support for the hostages by wearing white armbands. When asked whether he thought that this would help matters any Todd Hoppes replied, “Yes, | think it does because when Iran realizes that we’re supporting them it will make them think more about what they’re going to do about the hostages.’” December 12 was Unity Day in Cleveland County. Students wore white armbands and everybody was asked to fly the American flag. From JOEL FERNANDO HOPPER — Varsity Football 11; JV Football 10; Track 11; HOSA 12. SAM JUNIOR HOPPER — Track 12; Spanish Honor Society 10,11,12. FORREST TODD HOPPES — Varsity Football 11,12; JV Football 10; Stu- dent Council 12; Key Club 12; FFA 10; Drama oe 12; Science Club 12; FCA LO 1 82: WILLIAM BRUCE HORD — Band 10,11,12; National Honor Society 11,12; Beta Club 10,11,12; Key Club 10,11,12; Student Council 10. DONNA LAVERN HOWELL — JV Girls Basketball 10; Student Council TT Art Club: 7 112: FHA 12; Bus Driver's Club 11,12. RHONDA LOUIZA HOWELL — Stu- dent Council 10,11,12; Art Club 10,11,12; FCA 11; Bus Driver’s Club EZ: KIRBY MCKINNELY HOYLE — DECA 11,12. ERIC CAMPBELL HUBBARD — Band 10; FFA 10; DECA 11,12. 132 Seniors 12:05 to 12:30 a program by Central United Methodist Church was played over the intercom at school. Feeling of resentment towards Kho- meini led a Shelby woman, Mrs. Elizabeth Burden a partner in Jordon Monument Company to make a tombstone for Kho- meini. The stone read ‘Ayatollah Ruhol- lah Khomeini MAY YOU NEVER REST IN PEACE.” She set it in the companies parking lot with a grave mound and flow- ers. People came by and waved and blew their horns. Bob Lingerfelt suggested put- ting a date on it and shipping it to Iran. Singers, Roger Hallmark and The Thrasher Brothers expressed their opin- ions of Khomeini in the song ‘’Message to Khomeini’’. The chorus is ‘We can take our B-B guns and blow your buns to the sun. Just our Boy Scouts can wipe you out. One day soon Khomeini you'll burn one flag too many. Uncle Sam has got his pride and you're about to feel his clout.” GARY LEROE HUDSON — FFA 11; VICA 12. JACK MITCHELL HUDSON — FFA E12. ANITA KAY HUMPHRIES — Track 10; Band 10,11,12; National Honor Society 11,12; Beta Club 10,11,12; Student Council 10,11; Keywanettes 10,11,12; Senior Council 12. KATHERINE HUMPHRIES — Track 10; Student Council 11; FHA 12; HOSA 12; Pep Club 11. DONNA LOUISE HUNSINGER — Girls Softball 10,11,12; Band 10,11; Student Council 10; Keywanettes 11,12; Art Club 10,11; Blazes Staff 11,12; Junior Council 11; Senior Coun- cil 12; ‘Bulldog Review’’ 12; Class Secretary 10. CALVIN LEON HUNT — Varsity Bas- ketball 11,12; JV Basketball 10; Cross Country 10,11,12; Track 12; HOSA 12. GLORIA YVONNE HUNT MICHAEL EVANS HUNT RANDALL OTTIS IVEY — French Club 11,12; Chess Club 12. BEVERLY DENISE JACKSON — Var- sity Basketball 11,12; JV Basketball 10; Student Council 10,11,12; DECA 11; Pep Club 11. DENNIS LARRY JONES — FFA LOWE | 2. JOEL ALAN JONES — Band 10. EDITH MARIE JONES MARY LYNN JONES — National Honor Society 11,12; Spanish Honor Society 11,12; Beta Club 10,11,12; Spanish Club 10,11,12; FHA 12; FBLA 12; Inter-club Council 12. JERI DENISE JUSTICE — Spanish Club 10; Art Club 11; DECA 12. ROBERT HAROLD KENDRICK — Band 10; FFA 10,11. DAVID EARL KENNEDY — Band 10,11; National Honor Society 11,12; Spanish Honor Society 10,11; Beta Club 10,11,12; Spanish Club 10,11; DECA 12; Bus Driver’s Club 10,11. JAMES ARTHUR KENNEDY — Beta Club 10,11,12. ALAN FLOYD KING — JV Football 10; DECA 11,12. RHONDA JANE LACKEY — Varsity Basketball 10,11; Girls Softball 10,11,12; Girls Volleyball 11,12; French Club 10,11,12; FCA 10,11,12; Senior Council 12. Seniors 133 WILLIAM LEE LAIL — VICA 10,12; DECA 11. KIMBERLY LYNN LANGLEY — FHA 10; FBLA 11; DECA 12. SUSAN RENEE LEDFORD JATHA KAY LEE — Band 10,11,12; National Honor Society 11,12; Beta Club 10,11,12; Student Council 11,12; Keywanettes 10,11,12; French Club 10,11,12; Pep Club 11. VERONICA DALE LEE — HOSA ! LN V2: FCAT: BARBARA DEAN LEWIS — National — Honor Society 11,12; Beta Club 10,11,12; Student Council 11,12; © Keywanettes 10,11,12; French Club © 10,11; FBLA 11; Forsenic Society | 10112 FCA: 10,1 1412: SHELIA ANNETTE LEWIS — Student — Council 10, French Club 10; FHA 11,12; DECA 12. AUDREY ANN LOVELACE EOS A ELST RINE LEE OI ee ? 4 5 we : A “Gosh! what was that?” “Gosh, what was that?” “| don’t know. It went by so fast | didn’t see it.”’ ‘There it goes again!” “Hey, it’s slowing down to stop. It’s Ritchie Floyd!” Ritchie began rollerskating at the age of seven at Spinning Wheels Skating Rink in Shelby. He didn’t go regularly until Rollerama Skating Rink opened in Polkville near his home. One night a man came to Rollerama to try to get a speed team started. Ritchie raced and the man asked him if he’d be interested in being on a speed team and Ritchie said yes. So at the age of 13 he was on the newly formed team. Later, Kate’s Skating Rink opened in Shelby and Ritchie started going there and became a member of their Speed team. Now at the age of 18, Ritchie puts competition and practice at the top of his | list; ‘| don’t let other things interfere with | my skating. | put practice and competi- tion first. That’s about all | do. | get around other things somehow,’’ com- mented Richie. He practices before meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Exercising includes jogging and leg presses. ‘’We’re supposed to be ona balanced diet, but | don’t stay on it. | stay on junk food.” There are around fifteen members on Kate’s Speed Team. It is divided into Class A (experienced skaters) and Class B (skaters with less experience). When Richie was in class B he competed about once a month. Now in Class A, he com- petes at big meets about once every three months. Ritchie isn’t always satisfied with his speed. ‘I usually win first place at small meets; but at big ones it’s usually fourth place. ‘I feel that | don’t always do as good as | know | can at big meets.”’ When asked if he considered himself a ‘pro’ he quickly answered, ‘‘Heck No!” 134 Seniors CHARLES PROTUS LUTZ — FFA 12. RENEE LYNCH — Band 10,11; French Club 10,11,12; Bus Driver’s Club 11; Pawprints Staff 12. CHARLES RAY MAYES — VICA 12. DEBORAH LYNN MAYHEW — FHA 11,12; DECA 12. SHERRIE DENISE MCGILL CHERYL ANNETTE MCGUIRE — Track 10; Student Council 10,11; Keywanettes 11,12; French Club 11; Art Club 10; Forsenic Society 10,11; Pep Club 11. SUSAN REBECCA MENEILLY — FHA 11,12; DECA 12. ROBIN LYNN MCSWAIN — Girls Softball 10; Student Council 10,11; Art Club 10; FBLA 11; HOSA 11; Bus Driver's Club 10,11,12; Pep Club 11. ROBIN MICHELLE MIDDLEBROOKS — Track 10; Chorus 10; Pep Club 11. ROBERT KEITH MORRIS — Bard 10; FFA 11,12; VICA 11,12. DAVID GARY MOSES — VICA 12; Bus Driver’s Club 11. WALTER CHARLES MULL CYNTHIA ANNETTE NEWTON — Band 10,11,12; FHA 11,12. DEBBIE LEE NEWTON — HOSA 11; Chorus 12. JAMES VERNON NEWTON — VICA 12: BRIAN JEROME NIVENS PAMELA JEANETTE OATES — JV Basketball 10,11; Band 10,11; Spanish Club 11,12; FHA 12; FBLA 10,11,12; Bus Driver's Club 11,12. SCOTT DALE OLIVER — Student Council 10,11; DECA 12; FCA 11; Bus Driver’s Club 10,11; Junior Council 11. BOBBY DEAN PARKS VANESSA LINDA PARKS Seniors 135 Like Father — Like Son Like father like son. Mark Southard first got interested in music when his fa- ther encouraged him to join the band in the seventh grade. Mark’s father played the trumpet so it’s only right that Mark should follow in his footsteps. He is first trumpet in Burns Band and is often called upon to play solos during the marching season. Mark was the only senior chosen for the All-State-Band. Auditioning for All- State Band, Mark played a prepared piece, scales, and sight-read. He was also chosen to attend Governor's school in Laurinburg, South Carolina, during his senior year. While there he played classi- cal music and played in the orchestra. Besides being in the Burns Band Mark is a member of the Jazz Ensemble, which goes around playing for clubs and orga- nizations. Mark has been a member for three years. Recently Mark joined the chorus. He is the only student that is in both the band and the chorus. | got interested in chorus because | love to sing and | sing in church,’ commented Mark. “‘Mr. Rohleder and Miss Taylor have had a strong influence on my music, but it was Mr. Mike Matheny that really taught me to enjoy music,”’ stated Mark. He plans to further his musical educa- tion and become a band director. In his spare time he hopes to continue to write music and play the guitar. Mark also likes fishing, listening to jazz music, and play- ing baseball. Senior Cindy Newton, a member of the Jazz Ensemble, com- mented, ‘’Mark is a really talented person. He has a good attitude toward his music and he works hard.” Senior Barbara Lewis seems to feel that Mark is the greatest. ‘’Mark always works hard at what he does that’s why he’s went so far in music. He is his worst Critica JUNE DENISE PATTERSON — Band 10,11,12; Student Council 12; Spanish Club 10; FHA 12; FCA 10,11,12; Pep Club 11; Beta Club 12. CINDY KAY PENDLETON — FBLA 12; HOSA 12. JULIE ANN POSTON — Band 10,11; Student Council 12; Spanish Club 10; FHA 11,12 (president); FBLA 11; HOSA=115= Beta -Club: 12; FGA 10,11,12; Pep Club 11; “Bulldog Re- view’ 12. PHYLLIS ANN PROCTOR — HOSA 12. CINDY LEE PRUETT — DECA 11,12. JULIA ANN PRUETT — Girls Vol- leyball 11; Band 10,11,12; Spanish Club 11,12; FHA 11; HOSA 11. ROBERT DAVID PRUITT — FFA 101112. ROBERT GARY RAMEY 136 Seniors b} PER ANRPO ION STATENS ES NEES CHRISTOPHER CHARLES RANDALL — Spanish Honor Society 11,12; Span- ish Club 11,12. ESSIE DIANE RANDALL — FHA 11. MARTHA MARYSUE RANDALL — JV Bsketball 10; FHA 12; Bus Driver’s Club 11. KEVIN WESLEY RANKIN — Wres- tling 11. RUTH ELAINE REGISTER — DECA 11,12; HOSA 10. VICKIE LYNNE RICE — FHA 11,12; FBLA 11; DECA 12. ANGELA LEAN ROBBINS — Band 10,11,12; Keywanettes 11,12; Spanish Club 11,12; FHA 11,12; FBLA 10; Pep Club 11; Blazes Staff 12. BENJAMIN ANGELO ROBERTS — JV Basketball 10; Cross Country 10; Wrestling 11; Student Council 10; Key Club 10;41,12; FCA: 10:11. ROBERT KEITH ROLLINS — FFA LOS 12; SHERRY LYNN ROSS — Band 10; Quill and Scroll 11; French Club 10,11; HOSA 12; Chess Club 10; FCA 10,11; Pawprints Staff 11. GEORGE JOSEPH ROST — Band 10; VICA 10,11,12. ALVONIA FRANCIA RUFF — DECA 12; FCA 11. ELOISE AVIS RUFF — JV Girls Bas- ketball 10; Cheerleader 12; FHA 11; HOSA 12; Chorus 11; Bus Driver's Club 12. LISA ANN SAIN — DECA 12. ROXANNE MARIA SAIN — Band 10,11,12; Keywanettes 10,11,12; Spanish Club 10; Art Club 11,12; FCA 11,12; Blazes Staff 12; Class Sedret- ary 12. JOANN SANFORD — Student Coun- cil 11; Art Club 11; FBLA 12; DECA 11; Chorus 10; FCA 11; Pep Club Pie2: MARIA LATESE SCHENCK — Cheer- leader 10; Student Council 11; FHA 10,11; Pep Club 11; Class Vice- President 12. GENE WAYNE SCHENCK — Varsity Football 11,12; JV Football 10; Track rae RACHEL LEE SCOTT — Band 10,11,12; National Honor Society 11,12; Beta Club 10,11,12; Student Council 11; French Club 10,11,12; Pep Club 11. SANDRA GAY SELF — FFA 11; DECA 10; Chorus 10. Seniors 137 MARK CHRISTOPHER SHELTON — FFA 12. NANCY JEAN SHORT — Chorus 12; Drama Club 12. BARRY NEIL SHUFORD — Varsity Football 11,12; Baseball 11,12; Beta Club 12; Spanish Club 10. RICHARD DWIGHT SHUFORD — Varsity Football 11,12; JV Football 10; Baseball 10,11,12; Key Club 11,12; Spanish Club 11,12; Drama Club 12; FCA 11,12; Senior Council 12. FLORA ANN SIMS — JV Basketball 10,11. TIMOTHY SMITH DECA 12; Chorus 10; Bus-Driver’s Club 10. ELVIRA JEAN SNIPES — DECA 12; Chorus 10. MARK FRANKLIN SOUTHARD — Band 10,11,12; Key Club 10,11,12; French Club 10; Chorus 12; Chess Club 10,11,12; FCA 11; Bus Driver's Club 12. | am 59 inches in height, 8 inches in width | keep things for you after and dur- ing school. I’m green and near your homeroom. | have a number and only one lock. All | want you to do is to learn my combination. Well, I’ve described my- self the best | know how, all you have to do is to guess who | am now? “A locker?” . . . Good guess!!! After that good guess we asked some students about their lockers: Sophomore Zina Wright said, ‘“When | began going to school over at the Junior High. | often wondered how | was gonna remember those numbers to one locker, so | decided to write that locker number and combina- tion on my hand, on my notebooks, and all over my tennis shoes. After all that | finally got the hang of these lockers.”’ “’] set my dial on the last number of my combination, so that during class changes | can just lift the latch without all that turning. It’s like that all day long and | wouldn't exchange lockers for nothing,”’ commented junior Helen Russell. Senior Latrece Hogue stated, “’I don’t really have any problems or trouble with my locker, but every now and then it gets stubborn and won't open.” Senior Joel Jones added, “| get mad at my locker when it won’t open, so | give it a kick and a pounding and it flys open. | think it needs a little grease.”’ My job is a hard one. How would you like it if people left dirty smelling tennis shoes and P.E. clothes around you? How about the constant opening and closing of my door, how am | to rest? But, it re- ally doesn’t matter to me. It makes me feel useful to know that I’m helping someone. I'm a lot like you, everyday | get a little rusty. Someday there won't be any trou- ble to getting in me. Remember at one time, | was new and in good condition but 138 Seniors MICHAEL JOE SPANGLER — Varsity Football 10,11,12; FFA 10,11,12. RUSSELL LEE SPANGLER — Golf 10,11,12; Band 10,11,12; Beta Club 12; Key Club 10,11,12; French Club 10,11; FFA 12; Student Council Presi- dent 12; Junior Marshal 11. FRED DARRELL SPURLING — Var- sity Football 11,12; JV Football 10; Track 10,11; FFA 11,12; FCA 10,11. HELEN TERESA SPURLING — Stu- dent Council 10; Keywanettes 11,12; Art Club 11,12: FHA 12; FCA 11 12: Junior Council 11. JAMIE KATHY STAMEY — Band 10,11,12; National Honor Society 11,12; Beta Club 10,11,12; Student Council 11; Keywanettes 11,12; French Club 10,11,12 (president); Ju- nior Council 11. GWENDOLYN MICHELLE STARR — Art Club 12; HOSA 12; Chorus 10,11. MARK ANTHONY STRINGER CURTIS SWINK — VICA 11,12. JANICE RENEE TALLENT — Girls Volleyball 11; Student Council 10,11; FHA 12; Junior Council 11. BRENDA LEE TERRY — FBLA 11; FCA 11. PEGGY ANN TESSNEER — Track 10; Wrestling 11; Girls Volleyball 10,11,12; Student Council 11,12 (sec- retary); FBLA 10,11,12; FCA 11. RICK MAYNARD TESSENEER — Varsity Football 11,12; JV Football 10; FFA 12; VICA 10,11. RANDY RAY THRIFT SHARON DENISE THURMAN — Varsity Basketball 11,12; JV Basket- ball 10; FHA 12. MARY ALISA TOWERY — FBLA 11. TERESA ANN TOWERY — Art Club - 11; FFA:10; DECA 11;.Chorus 11. CHARLES EDDIE TURNER — Varsity Football 11; Student Council 10,11; VICA 12; FCA 10,11. BARBARA JEAN USSERY — JV Bas- ketball 10,11; Track 10; Art Club 11; Chorus 10,11; FCA 10,11; Bus Driver's Club 12. EUGENIA ANNETTE VINSON — No- tional Honor Society 11,12 (president); Beta Club 10,11,12; Student Council 10,11,12; Keywanettes 10,11,12; French Club 10,11,12. ROBIN GIWON VINSON — Girls Vol- leyball 11; Spanish Club 10,11,12. Seniors 139 CONNIE DEAN WALKER — Art Club 11,12; DECA 11,12; Chorus 11. MICHAEL GENE WALKER — Varsity ' Basketball 11,12; JV Basketball 10; Cross Country 10,11; Track 11; Chess Club 11. SHERRY ANN WALKER CHARLES FRANKLIN WARLICK SARAH ANN WATKINS — Student Council 12. JANA LYNNE WATTS — Cheer- leader 10 (captain), 11,12 (captain); Student Council 10,11,12; Keywanet- tes 10,11 (vice-president), 12; French Club 12; Drama Club 10,12 (presi- dent); Interclub Council 11; FCA 10 (vice-president), 11,12 (treasurer); Pep Club 11; Class President 11,12. PATRICIA CAROL WEATHERFORD — FBLA 12; DECA 11. VERBERLYA DENISE WEAVER — French Club 12; FHA 11; FBLA 11,12; DECA 10. MICHAEL JEAN WEBBER — JV Bas- ketball 10; Cross Country 10; FFA 12; DECA 11,12. SYLVIA YEVETTE WEBBER — Var- sity Basketball 10,11,12; Track 10; Student Council 10,12;! Arts Club 11,12; HOSA 11,12; FCA 10,11,12; Senior Council 12. CAROL JEAN WELLS — Band 10,11; ‘Student Council 12; FBLA 12. ANNE LOREEN WHISNANT — Var- sity Basketball 12; Girls Softball 10,11,12; Student Council 10,11,12; Art Club 10,11,12. CRAIG PATRICK WHITAKER — FFA 11; VICA 10,11 (vice-president), 12 (president). STEVEN SCOTT WHITE — FFA 11,12; VICA 10, Chess Club 11,12 (president). DONNA DIANE WHITENER — Cheerleader 11; Spanish Honor Soci- ety 12; Chorus 11,12. BILLY JOE WILKIE DONNA JEAN WILLIS — Art Club 11; FFA 10; DECA 11; Chorus 11. WENDELL NORRIS WILLIS — VICA 12. ANTHONY WILSON — Cross Coun- try 10. RANDY LEE WILSON — DECA 11. 140 Seniors a tin sicker sess eae EAE es: es Ba With one album already published, cal- led ‘’Live at Tri-County Country Music Bar’ and another one on the way, senior Nancy Short sure keeps busy. Nancy, who has been singing for about as long as she can remember, grew up around the music world. For the past two years she has been singing with her fa- ther’s band, ‘Johnny Short and the Country Travelers’ at the Tri-County Country Music Bar. Along with the two albums, the band has recorded singles such as ‘Hello, Remember Me,” “Mary Ellen Jones,’ and ‘““America, Love It or Leave It.” “It ‘s the only thing | know,” she com- mented. ‘| practice new songs with my guitar. | spend more time with my music than | really spend with myself. ‘’When we come up with a new song, we have to sit down and practice it. It takes a lot of patience and time because we sing all our MITZI RENEE WILSON — Band 10,11,12; Student Council 11,12; Spanish Club 10; FHA 12. TAMMY FRANCINE WILSON — FHA 12; FBLA 11,12. VERNA GLENESE WIMBUSH — FBLA 12. PHILIP WORTMAN — National Honor Society 11,12; Beta Club 10,11,12; French Club 10,11. JEFFREY HOYT WRIGHT — Golf 10,11; Key Club 12; Art Club 11,12; DECA 10. KAREN RENEE WRIGHT — Art Club 10,11,12. RAYFERT WRIGHT — Varsity Bas- ketball 10,11,12; Baseball 11,12; Cross Country 10; FCA 10,11,12. GEORGE YOUNG — Varsity Basket- ball 12; Varsity Football 12; VICA 10,11,12. music in harmony. But it’s worth it and I'm used to it so it doesn’t bother me. Even though it has caused me to fail some in school. My music and school are the two hardest things I’ve ever had to do together, since | do spend so much time with my music.” Nancy has also performed in front of the student body in plays such as ‘’Her Christmas Wish’’ and also other ac- tivities. However, she also stated that she is not allowed to perform free anymore. “Once you ‘re in the paying profession you can’t go back. And since I’m now in music professionally | can’t enter talent shows or any kind of activity like that. | do sing in front of other audiences, and for anyone else who would like to listen.” When asked about her future, Nancy remarked, ‘’1 am planning on spending my life in music. It’s the only thing | know. It’s my whoe life and | love it!” Seniors 14] CLASS OFFICERS BOTTOM ROW: Lynne Brackett (President), Roslyn Vinson (Vice-President). TOP ROW: Kim Carpenter (Treasurer), Candy Ballard (Secretary). Juniors Paula Gould, Laura Champion and Marsha Ward seem more attracted to the camera than their Chemistry class. Look out Dallas here we come! These junior gals (?) show their spirit during the Powder Puff game. 143 Juniors Top Soe) | Tony Abernathy Kathy Aderholdt Keith Allen Sandra Alley Dale Angel Mitch Angel : Tim Atkinson 8 Janet Ayers Valerie Baker Candy Ballard Brian Ballew Jackie Barner Chuck Beaver Regina Beaver Donna Benton Steve Bess Delores Black Bob Blackburn Maebeth Boggs Angie Borders Clay Borders Sandra Bostic Scott Bowman Darlene Boykins EEE (a SB | Denise Boykins Willie Boykins Glenn Brackett Lynne Brackett Mark Brackett Sharon Brackett Tammie Brackett William Bradshaw Darrell Brantley Michael Bridges Mitchell Bridges Willie Bridges 144 Juniors Terminal Illness Algebra Il and Computer students were exposed to a change in the com- puter system, which was supposed to speed up the response of the computer. The students had just become ac- quainted with the old system when the master computer in Raleigh was switched over to a new system. So, the students had to forget everything they had learned about the old system and start all over again. Now that they learned the basics of the new system, either the computer in Raleigh, the terminal at Burns, or Southern Bell’s telephone lines were out of working order. The main prob- lem was finally found. The Lawndale telephone lines aren't as clear as those in Shelby. They are more staticy and now the new computer is so sensitive that the least bit of static or interfer- ence causes the computer to go ber- serk and mess up the students’ work. Usually the keyboard on the terminal locks up or the typing head starts beat- ing on the paper in the middle of a pro- gram and the only thing you can do is quit. For extra credit, some of the stu- dents made programs to make Christ- mas pictures to be displayed in the classroom, but after all that work of making a program, extra credit couldn’t be given because the com- puter wouldn’t work right long enough to print the picture. Most students have almost the same opinion and attitude toward the com- puter. Al Floyd said, ‘Il enjoy working on the computer, but it seems like whenever | have the time to work on it, it isn’t working. | like to write programs more than | like running the old ones.” Michael Bratton Beth Brock Bernard Brooks Pearlie Brooks Ronda Brooks Sandra Brown Karen Bumgardner Euereka Byrd Kenneth Byrd Micheal Camp Lenita Campbell Kris Canipe Janice Canipe Steve Canipe Donna Carpenter Dwayne Carpenter Kim Carpenter Ronnie Carpenter Juniors 145 Suzie Carr Richard Carson Laura Champion Tammy Champion Caroline Clark Chris Clemmons Laura Cline Marla Cline Kelly Cloninger Cassandra Clyde Carolyn Cody Lois Coleman tty Carol Collins Teresa Collins William Collins Lisa Cook Jina Cooke Tony Cooke Darlene Costner Carl Cross Marion Crow Arnold Dale Michael Dalton Nancy Daves ‘Keep on trying til you get it,’ re- marked Wade Owens. This was his ad- vice to anyone who would like to learn how to roller disco. Wade is a junior in high school and has been skating for ago a good friend Bobby Hamilton showed me a few steps and | kept try- ing till | got it,” said Wade. “In skating competitions you are scored on the different moves you A, Fee ere See Ss =|) Bee about three years. “About two years, make such as splits, and turns. If the judges see something they haven’t seen before and they like it you’re given a higher score,’’ commented Wade. He practices two or three hours before each contest. ‘‘It’s really a great feel- ing to win something like that, and everyone should try it,’’ remarked Wade. “Dancing takes time and prac- tice.’ said Wade Owens. 146 Juniors Johnny Davis Marie Deaton Johnnette Dellinger Warren Dellinger Hope Dills Kim Dinh Kim Dover Tim Dover Sandra Dunbar Reena Etchison Doug Elmore Allan Elmore Scott Eaker Steven Earl Scott Edwards Bennie Famble Angela Fuller Al Foyd David Floyd Jerry Fitch Scott Fortenberry Laura Gantt Lisa Gantt Lisa Gantt Mary Gentry John Glenn Larry Goodman Mary Gold Paula Gould Jeff Green Micheal Greene Randy Greene Sammi Grigg Karen Grigg Audrey Hamby Celeste Harkey Juniors 147 Teresa Hastings Keith Haynes Tammy Haynes Loy Hoffman Glenna Holland Brian Hollifield Jonathan Hollifield Bobby Holtsclaw Edward Hopper Tim Hoppes Bobby Hord Donald Howell ‘EER, Glenda Hoyle Kim Hoyle Lori Hoyle Mickey Hoyle David Hull Danny Hunsinger a f Christy Hunt Dennis Hunt Linda Hunt David Hush i, Kyle Izokovic Ray Jackson Glenda Johnson Pam Jordon Terry Kee Timmy Kee Denise Lail 4 | Jeff Lail Ford Lawrence Ronnie Ledford Todd Lee Bryan Lewis Patricia Littlejohn Barren Logan 148 Juniors alright — O.K., good blows-me-away — knocks me out conehead — former inhabitants of “Saturday Night Live’’ who had sex by tossing quoits onto each other's con- eheads cool — describing an O.K. person designer jeans — Calvin Klein, Gloria Vanderbilt, etc., (expensive jeans) disco — dancing with many variations of “’in the beat’’ dynamite — super fantastic ease-up — stay off my case gangway — get out of my way, here | come gasohol — one part alcohol to nine parts unleaded gasoline get-off — having a good time doing something go for it — taking it to the limit going straight — when your shirt is Debbie Lovelace Denise Martin Vickie Martin Steve Mayhew Becky McCombs Judy McCombs Reneea McCurry Grady McDaniel Doug McDonald Greg McDougal Anne McDowell Michael McGuire Randy McKee Daniel McNeilly Kim McNeilly Penny McShaw Keith Mellon Myra Melton buttoned up (all the way) and your col- lar is standing up hang loose — take it easy jam — bad (good) music just kil’t ‘em — just cut somebody down macho — sexy; like ag man with his shirt unbuttoned down to his waist OPEC — Organization of Petroleum Exporting Corporations pet rock — an ordinary rock in a box sold as a gimmick as a “’pet”’ relationship — once upon a time peo- ple met, fell in love, and got married. Now a lot of couples just live together styling — dressed in style test-tube baby — a baby conceived outside it’s mother’s womb tripping — (see get off) What’s Happening? — (self- explanatory) Juniors 149 TNT Es _ | a a As Fok EE ee a eee All Around Winner Al Floyd is one of the most all around students that we have at Burns. He’s outstanding in sports and aca- demics. Al was one of the students selected to go to Washington for the president- ial classroom. A number of students were selected by the Social Studies de- partment to be interviewed by Superin- tendant Blake and others on the board. Some of them were then selected to go to Washington and Al was one lucky enough to be selected. Al is active in academics as well as sports. He’s a member of the Beta Club, Spanish Club, Spanish Honor So- ciety and FCA. Al commented, “'l like being involved with people and working with them.” Al stated, ‘‘I’m planning on going to college, but I’m undecided on which one’s I’d prefer.’’ Al’s also commented, ‘I'd like to get a scholarship probably in academics.’”’ Al’s capabilities equal out. His most preferred sports and ac- ademics are: baseball and football; math and science. Al began quarterbacking when he was in the sixth grade, and has con- tinued since then. Al commented, “‘I’ll probably go out for quarterback in col- lege football.’’ Al was a member of the baseball, football, and basketball team while he was at the Junior High. He’s an outstanding player he received in ninth grade; most valuable player award in baseball; best leader in bas- ketball and best offense player in foot- ball. He’s interested in sports and en- joys the teamwork. He’s definitely does good in most ev- erything he does. But he puts forward a lot of effort and sacrifices his time. But it shows up in the work he does; in the end product. Linda Mitchell Melissa Moncree Tim Moss Stan Murrow Duane Navey Alisa Newton Teresa Newton Angie Norman Greg Oates Wade Owens Wendy Owens Albert Parks Katherine Parks Frederick Parks Donna Patterson Cathy Paerson Keith Pearson Richard Pearson 150 Juniors Sandy Pendleton Kenneth Phelps Melissa Phelps Angie Poole Frank Porter Sandra Poston Lynn Powell Kim Prine Donnell Proctor Andy Pruett Jan Pruett Ronnie Pruitt Evelina Pryor Kay Putnam Carolyn Queen Julie Queen Keith Rankin Kevin Richard Dary! Robbs Rodney Robbs David Roberts Terrisina Roberts Lori Ross Matthew Ross Ronald Ross Karen Ruff Melanie Russ Garland Russ Helen Russell Danny Sanders Terrie Scarborough Colon Scism Patty Scism Don Searcy Bobby Selby Gary Self Juniors 15] Charlie Shytle Doug Simmons Serita Simpson Lora Smart Carla Smith Darry! Smith Victor Smith Sherri Sneed Scott Snellings Karen Sparks Jeff Spivey Terri Stinchcomb SST Kevin Stroud James Stroud Garry Swafford William Swink Pam Taylor Jimmy Terry Kathey Thomas Donnie Thompson James Thompson Rufus Thompson Scott Thompson Shelley Thompson Steven Thompson Charles Thurman Mary Towery Roslyn Vinson Lori Walker Renee Walker Wanda Wallace Marsha Ward Karen Watterson Sunni Wease Jeffery Weaver Troy Webb ss Fk Ee ee ee eee es Se 152 Juniors —— an —_—— Teacher of the Year “A bouncy little joyful person’ are the words that best describe Mrs. Lil- lian Cline replied Doug White. ‘She is a person who inspires students to do bet- ter work and she takes a personal in- terest in the school affairs,’’ added White. ‘Mrs. Cline is concerned about a students welfare and she has interest- ing activities for students to do such as; reading plays, class discussions, and articles from scholastic magazines,” added senior Julie Poston. Mrs. Cline is married to John W. Cline and they live on Route 7, Shelby. Mrs. Cline has been teaching for 33 years. The reason she chose teaching as a career is she enjoyed playing school and admired her teachers. Mrs. Cline wants students to have the same admiration for her as she did for her teachers. Mrs. Cline enjoys gardening and reading in her leisure time. One of Mrs. Cline’s first loves was gardening. She commented, ‘’Since | grew up ona farm, nature became a part of my being. | loved the country. Today two of my hobbies, flower and vegetable gardening, reflect this herit- age. | love to see plants grow. In winter it is greenhouse plants, especially Bos- ton ferns. | have rooted, nourished and given away numerous ferns. This “green thumb” gift has given me much pleasure | share with students. In room. 121 one will find numerous plants. Understanding and thoughtfulness are only two of the qualities Mrs. Cline possesses. ‘’These qualities make her the ideal teacher,’’ replied junior Sandra Poston. These two qualities along with the many others made Mrs. Lillian Cline Burns High School Teacher of the Year. Monty Wellmon Doug White Twvauna Whitener Annette Whitworth Michael Williams Raymond Williams Tim Williams Frankie Willis Katrina Wilson Rita Wilson Victor Wilson Lorna Withrow Wanda Wood Beverly Wright David Wright Linda Wright Fran Yarboro Richard Yount Juniors 153 CLASS OFFICERS BOTTOM ROW: Vickie Allen (Vice-President), Shannon McSwain (President). TOP ROW: Zina Wright (Secretary), Amy Wright (Treasurer). Boys even like to make “laps” around the halls, as shown by sophomores Barry McKee, Jeff Boman, Gene Terry. Or are they chasing a bunch of girls? Sophomores Marc Lovelace, Keith Larsen, and Angie McMurry catch up on the homework they didn’t do, during homeroom in Mrs. Putnam’s room. Sophomores 155 Shirlene Addison Donald Allen Robert Allen Vickie Allen Johnny Anderson Pam Arton Mark Atkinson Patrick Barnett Patty Barnett Becky Beam Reba Beaver Scotty Beaver Patty Berry Mike Bivins William Blanton Beverly Black Ronnie Black Penny Bolick | was going 65 m.p.h.! Just cruisin’ ax down the road! | looked in my rear- view mirror and practically slammed on the brakes at the sight of a state patrol car. | realized afterwards it was the worst thing | could have done. When the blue light started flashing, | knew | was dead. But luckily he went on by to write someone else a ticket. One of the things we all look forward to in high school is the day when we turn sixteen and get our driver's license! But before we had the book work for nine weeks under Mr. Hutch- inson or Mr. Powell. It was usually quite awhile before we got to drive (in some cases). That’s because there’s only Hutch and Powell, to drive all 400 of us students. There have been instances where some of us were driving and run out through fields and into ditches. Hutch and Powell must have a lot of nerve to 7 PON. eee poeve yeoeee � eoene peeve —_, have done this for Hutch — 19 years, and Powell — 38 years. After we had driven it was time to cram and learn all of those questions and answers. We finally go to the State Patrol Office. After we have been given the test, we look at the first question and forget all of the answers we have crammed for. So we sort of guess at most of the answers and hope and pray that we're right. But when the instruc- tor grades our paper, we just barely get our permit. Then a year later we have to go back to get our license. Since we passed our permit test, all we have to do is drive. All that sounds simple enough, but once we started driving it was a little different. We just didn’t see that stop sign back there! This is what we all look forward to before they’re 16! But after we get them it’s worth it for awhile! 156 Sophomores Carol Borders Betsy Bowen Susan Bowen Jeff Bowman Vince Bowman Rhonda Boykins Lora Brackett Lynn Brackett Woodrow Brackett Connie Bradshaw Li sa Bradshaw Jerome Brewton Kim Bridges Jamie Bright James Brock Frank Brogden Charles Brooks Floyd Brooks Liz Brown Ronald Brown Melisa Buff Jody Bullard Leonard Bullard Debbie Bumgardner Diane Bumgardner Denise Burgess Paula Butler Crystal Byers Bev Byrd Melvin Byrd April Carr Kenneth Carter Diane Camp Joe Camp Joy Camp Carol Campbell Eric Campbell Lana Canipe Keith Carpenter Steve Carpenter Carlson Carson Dennis Champion Sophomores 157 N 1 Harretta Clark Wanda Clark David Cline Eric Cloninger Nadine Coleman Tony Conner Anita Cook Shelly Cook Lee Cook Lillian Collins ; Chris Cooke ' Linda Cobb Robin Costner Robert Crank Kenneth Crotts Katny Crowder Jeff Curd Larry Cox Dean Dabbs Sheila Darnell Barry Davis Billy Davis Kevin Davis Todd Davis Patrick Dayberry Danita Dellinger Randy Deviney Scott Dills Sandra Dixon Lewis Dorsey Jeff Doster Tracy Dover Judy Downs Sherry Downs Terry Eaker Micheal Earl Tammra Earl Cathy Edwards Chris Edwards Bobby Edwards Tammy Edwards Mark Elam FE ST «Ls A ———_——_——_—— a 158 Sophomores { N A Ss ih vis What's That Thing? “Monument? What are you talking about?” “Oh! Is that what that thing is?” “Well | haven’t paid much atten- tion to it.” These are a few of the comments made by students here at Burns when they were asked what they thought of our new monument. In case you didn’t know about it ei- ther, there is now a monument at the corner of the building in front of the bus parking lot. This monument is in honor of William David Burns (1868- 1937), the founder of Piedmont High School. “Mr. Burns was a highly re- spected man and everyone loved him very much,” stated Annie Warlick a member of the Piedmont Alumni As- sociation. He was an educator, philos- opher, and humanitarian, who ran a strict boarding school at Piedmont from 1900-1930. However, he mixed in well with students since he taught We Da ‘BURNS A wee: Si a. ae ‘ ‘lees! geome ‘ PIEDMONT, AHIGH' SCHOOL. classes such as history and the Bible as well as running the school. Also Mac Lancaster commented that Mr. Burns had a great deal to do with the growth and development of both the school and the community. Members of the Piedmont Alumni Association, the former students of Mr. Burns bought and paid for the monu- ment, then placed it at Piedmont so all would know of the man they loved so much. However, when the school was closed down, the Association asked if we would let it be placed here, where people could see it. Mr. Burns was a dedicated man who Mrs. Warlick quoted as saying, ‘You went to school to prepare, and to learn the principles of life and if you've got an education it is something no one can take away from you.” Belinda Elmore Linda Elmore Darlene Foster Marty Gee Bobby Gillespie John Goforth Tim Green Wanda Grigg Gary Hamrick Lowell Hart Lisa Hastings Tami Hastings Vincent Haynes Gary Head Tina Heafner Robin Heavner Keith Hendrick Kim Hendrick Sophomores 159 : | : : | | A sf ee Ss tS A ee eee Richie Hendrick Thomas Herring Carl Haynes Lula Mae Hopper Angela Howard Lisa Howell Cecil Houck Dale Hoyle David Hoyle Rachel Hubbard Brenda Hudson Dana Hudson Donna Hudson Amy Hull Annette Humphries Elizabeth Hunt John Hunt Yates Hunt “If any student plans to drive to school your car must be registered and have a parking sticker on your car it will immediately be towed away.” This is announced at the beginning of every school year by our assistant principal James Borders. Mr. Borders also commented “‘you may purchase a sticker and register your car in with Mr. Hutchison the in- structor of drivers education. Mr. Hutchison quotes ‘’the stickers go up every year they were 60 cents a piece this year. We make 30 to 40 cents on each sticker sold to a student.’’ He also commented “‘the money goes to pay for repairs in the parking lot, trash cans, chains, poles, etc.” The reason for students who drive to buy this sticker is that it is a system for the school so that they can tell if there is a strange car on campus. Another reason if someone saw one of the students doing wheelies they just look at the sticker for a number and find out who this is and report it to the school and the school handles it from there. This year stickers are found on the windshield, blue football shape with the school mascot on it. As far as next year goes, the same design only one change it will stick on your bumper in- stead of the windshield. There seems to be no problem of less people driving. We have more stu- dents driving everyday at least one to two new students drive. The gas seems to be no problem. Students drive smaller compact cars to school now because of the inflated gas prices. Cars such as Celicas, Volk- wagon Rabbits, and Honda CVCC’s use the unleaded gasoline that cost about $1.06 cents per gallon. Sr. Roxanne Sain comments “‘l got my Chevrolet Citation, which is a brand new model for the 80’s, right after Thanksgiving and in 10 wks. unleaded gas went from 95 cents per gallon to $1.06 per gallon.’’ How’s that for infla- tion!! 160 Sophomores Th omas Irvin Annette Jackson Teresa Jimison Dennis Johnson Emily Johnson Steve Johnson J.P. Jones Martin Kee Paula Kee Lisa Lackey Gary Lail Bobby Ledford Greg Ledford Kari Ledford Lori Ledford Renee Lewis Keith Larsen Donna Lee Mark Leonhardt Marc Lovelace Lisa Lyons Ann Lyons Donna McCain Edith McCain Glenda McCain Tony McCain Agnes McClain Eddie McCurry Dave McDougal Randy McGill Dwight McGuire Barry McKee Ron McKee Angie McMurry Stephen McMurry Rick McNeilly Stephen McNeilly Shannon McSwain Pamela Maddox Tammy Marable Jeannie Mauney Laura Mayes Sophomores 16] mmc me Se ee When It Rains, It Pours When it rains, it pours . . . Two hundred and thirty-five leaks in one school doesn’t sound possible but it’s true. Since the school was built in 1968 the roof has leaked. Senior Susan Cle- ments said, ‘The roof should have been repaired long before this.” There was no better person to take this complaint to than our Principal Mac Lancaster who said, ‘Everytime we get some repaired, new one’s start.” He also added, ‘‘We don’t pay them here at the school. The county office drew up a private contract for Burns and Crest, so that if either school should need something repaired the work would be done and it was up to the school board to pay the costs.” In 1978, they tarred the school roof. Senior Mitzi Wilson said, ‘’l wouldn’t want them to fix the roof during school again because the smell just doesn’t agree with me.” Junior Jackie Barner complains on how the roof leaks in the newspaper room. She said, ‘’They claim to have fixed the roof, although they may have tarred the building, the water still creeps through the ceiling.” On the first day of the mid-term exams Mr. Craig Jenkins came to school as usual. He walked straight to his room ( 210) unlocked his door, walked in, and turned on the lights and listened to the water dripping from the roof. All of a sudden there was a splatter; Mr. Jenkins then rushed to see what was the matter; There he found the proof; First it was a leak; But now there’s a hole in his roof. Ted Mayes Tim Mayhew Fonda Mellon Cindy Melton Danny Middlebrooks Donnise Mitchell Sandy Moore Denise Parks Janice Patterson Billy Patterson Linda Payne Carleen Peach David Peeler Sandra Peeler Kirby Pfeiffer Tammy Poston Timothy Price Michael Proctor 162 Sophomores Steve Pruett Cindy Pruitt Tommy. Pruitt Denise Putnam Denise Queen Carol Queen Debbie Ramey Linda Randall Scott Reynolds Eric Richard Lisa Richards Felicia Roberts Margaret Robbs Wayne Roseboro Douglas Ross Frank Ross Myra Royster Renea Ruff Lucky Rumfelt Laurie Ruppe Hannah Sanford Abby Schenck David Selby Barbara Self Ronnie Shaffer Susan Short Jeff Shuford Clint Shuford Jane Silver Randy Simms Randy Sims David Simmons Kim Sisk Sammy Sloan Anthony Smith Lori Smith Donna Spangler Alan Sparks Deborah Spurling Annette Strange John Stringer Stoney Surratt Sophomores 163 )) Sandra Swink Jeffrey Tallent Frankie Tate Gene Terry Howard Thompson Johnnie Thompson Ricky Thompson Alice Thurman Roger Thurman Ulysses Tuft James Qalker Ann Turner Rhonda Turner Richie Turner Dean Turner Catherine Ussery Sherrill Ussery John Vinson Scott Walker Eddie Walker Todd Walker Karen Walker Brian Walker Charles Walton rrr Brenda Warlick Linda Warlick Bobby Watkins Willie Watkins Allan Watterson Lori Wease Carol Webber Christine Webber Connie Webber Debra Webber Cathy Webber Scott Webber Steven Wellmon Robby Wess Trina Whitaker Reece White David White Donna White SS 164 Sophomores Paula Whitesides Wayne Whitesides Jeff Williams Annette Williams Denise Williams Tina Williams Deborah Willis Gary Willis Sturt Willis Kathy Wix Jerry Workman Julius Wortman Kathy Wortman Amy Wright Gene Wright Phillip Wright Anita Wright Zina Wright A bright smile and respect for everyone were two of the most memorable qualities of the late John Borders. Principal, Mac Lancaster stated, ‘He was involved in everything, an all-around good student.’’ He was president of his sophomore, junior, and senior classes. Therefore it was one of his duties to make a speech at gradua- tion. In his junior year he was vice- president of the student council. John was only one of two students to ever play varsity basketball and be on first string all four years. He was first in the history of Burns to score over 500 points in a season. Altogether he scored over 2000 points. Making all-conference three times, John was the only male student to ever go to the coach’s All-Star game in Greensboro. He also holds the school record for the High Jump in track. John was very involved in church life at Washington Baptist. ‘’Everything he did was for the uplifting of God and the young people of the church,” stated senior Pam Oates. He really helped the school morale by being friendly and smiling at everyone he met. John was really an altogether per- son. He didn’t drink, smoke, or cuss, and he never said anything bad about anybody. He mostly kept to himself. He held a lot of things inside. But he was a straight-up person. He came from a fine home that cared for him and supported him. John was the son of mechanic, Zeno Borders and teachers’ aide, Mary Sue Borders. He had one brother Zeno Borders Jr. According to all the people who knew John Borders, he was an “ideal person.” Sophomores 165 2 A LS Ee NORTH SHELBY DAY CARE TER PAT’S BEAUTY SHOP = man: Hwy. 18 North Lawndale, N.C. Owner: Diane Helms 538-8054 ge Pree een e COMPLIMENTS OF Lawndale Cleaners Lawndale, N.C. 28090 Phone: 538-7294 Shelby Sporting Goods: 220 W. Warren St. City Auto Truck Parts Inc. Shelby, N.C. 28150 Phone: 487-5141] 209 York Road Owner — Barbara A. Bridges 166 Ads LOU'S ORCHIDS [lowers CORSAGES CUT ARRANGEMENTS Lawndale, f.Cc. 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Lafayette St. . Shelby, N.C. 28150 Phone 482-8226 BILL BLANTON JEWELRY CO. 635 S. Lafayette St. Shelby NC 28150 Tel. 704-487-7059 C S FURNITURE STORIES, N.C. Shelby — Forest City, N.C. Phone — 487-8061 188 Ads MEDICAL ARTS PHARMACY J. Gene Butler 108 Grover Street Shelby, N. C. 28150 saht’ Honda Yamaha of Shelby Inc. — Wright's Jewelry hones TAB Pee Shelby Inc PEELER’S AUTOMOTIVE AUTO PARTS SERVICE Complete Auto Servicing Lawndale, N.C. 28090 | Phone 538-7290 Compliments of SARA’‘S BEAUTY SHOP Lawndale, NC 538-7485 HOYLE’S SUPERMARKET quality meats, groceries, produce drug and beauty aids Phone’ 538-7321 Lawndale, N.C. Walter Hoyle Dot Cook | Rt Box 42 | Casar, N.C. McBRAYER MOTORS, INC. 306 East Dixon Blvd. Shelby, North Carolina 28150 DIXON TIRE SERVICE 605 S. LaFayette St. Shelby, N.C. CAROLINA FREIGHT CARRIERS CORPORATION GENERAL OFFICES: CHERRYVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA Cleveland Publishers, Inc hens ears det ESS = RAS P.O. Drawer 1328 : | Shelby, North Carolina 28150 4 VEST | Makers of Men‘s Sport and Suit Vests Box 337 Fallston, North Carolina 28042 (704)538-3118-9 | —e Publishers of Cleveland Times Aer .D—™—Dn+dDITIN SSS ADRD D?[W}S ; FROMM Ses S R DENTAL LAB 205 W. Grover St. | Shelby, N.C. 28150 | Polkville General Store | P.O. Box 195 | Polkville, North Carolina LUTZ-AUSTELL FUNERAL HOME 409 West Marion St. Shelby, NC 487-7211 190 Ads POOLE’S METAL SHOP Main Street Lawndale, N.C. Simlelelh METAL Phone: 538-7826 BRACKETT’S GREENHOUSE AND VINEYARD Hanging Baskets Budding Plants Bunch and Muscadine Grapes Highway 18 North, Belwood Phone: 538-321] Compliments of YOUNG BROTHERS FURNITURE 215 South Washington St. Shelby, N.C. Maples Auto Clinic Hwy 18N Shelby, NC Discount Carpets of Dalton P.O. Box 849 Shelby, N.C. FERGUSON HARDWARE COMPANY 105 Main St. Cherryville, North Carolina Ads 191 Wedding Photography Portraits Oil Paintings Copy Work Sports Photography School Photography General Photography Special Events Pagent Gowns Prom Gowns Debutante Gowns Slips and Lingerie Cosmetics Gifts Jewelry Tuxedoes Chadwick’s Bridal Formal Fashions 806 West Warren St. Shelby, N.C. 487-047 | TIMES PRINTING OF SHELBY INC. A QN O L D 5 5S 213 S. Washington St. pul Shelby, N.C. 28150 PHONE 487-4521 226 S. WASHINGTON ST. SHELBY, N. C. Watches — Diamonas — Clocks CANTRELL MELTON BARBER SHOP Birthstone Rings — Watch Repairs Engraving 155% N. Lafayette St. Shelby, N.C. 28150 KK � FEDERAL LAND BANK ASSOCIATION Prescriptions Our Specialty HOUSER DRUG CO. P.O. Box 1970 Shelby, N.C. Phone ID. 5-601 1 Cherryville, No. Carolina 192 Ads | BE a RIE CORNWELL DRUG STORES Seniors i . WATERS FLORIST ee ) Beautiful Flowers For Every Occasion | Huxley Village I Casar, N.C. Phone: 482-3451 SPAKE CONCRETE PRODUCTS Phone: Business 482-2881 — Residence 482-1218 : Highway 180 N. — 1110 N. Post Road C N Rug Manufacturing Co. Inc. Shelby, N.C. Manufacturers of throw rugs, novelty | rugs and runners ) Route | | Lawndale, N.C. 28090 | Heyard Shuford — Owner O.E. FORD if 538-7111 and 538-7787 ) Box 25 Shelby, N.C: 28150 Max W. Davis Carpet Co. Inc. ae ae SHELBY PRINTING COMPANY, INC. Post Office Box 280 Shelby, North Carolina 28150 LE Oe era THE BARGAIN CENTER For All Your Insurance Needs Electric Appliances (small) Housewares | Fallston N.C. Sporting Goods | P.O. Box 188 Open 6 Days a Week 9 A.M. To 5:30 P.M. 130 W. Graham Street-482-9005 Telephone — 538-7444 Ads 193 FIRST NATIONAL BANK SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA Your Hometown Bank A.V. Dedmon peaks ats a oad Trucking Inc. ; | ERR So Shelby, NC DED mone my 2 9 “ll 194 Ads SOUTH MOUNTAIN APPLE m GROWERS, INC. ‘ } DAVID BEAM LINCOLN-MERCURY P.O. Box 190 Fallston, North Carolina, 28042 Telephone 538-3146 Highway 74 East Shelby, North Carolina 28150 704 482-7351 Window Shades Custom Made Venetian Blinds Cornices Custom Made Drapery Bedspreads Drapery Curtain Rods Lamps Repairs Lampshades Acceressories THE MYERS SHOP 214 So. Lafayette Street P.O, Box. 55 Shelby, N.C. 28150 CARL GRIGG ELECTRIC SUPPLY INC. 503 Royster Ave. 4 Shelby, North Carolina nn 487-5023 Trade-mark ®) everything nice=a FRAZIER SHOES STOP Your Nike Headquarters Downtown Shelby (| LOOK DOWNTOWN Tri-City Mall TRAFFIC SHOP LIGHT 412 S. Layette St. Shelby, N.C. Jeans, Shirts, Sweaters, Blazers, Casual Pants Owners Operators- SUBURBAN PROPANE | Rachel Ellis 212 South Wash. St. Merle Evans Shelby, North Carolina ‘Ei ae Ads 195 ORUUHOR 0 Outstanding Athlete — Chris Cook Academic Athlete — Donna Stroup Admiral Rickett Award — Don Newman Varsity Football Best Lineman — Chuck Cody Best Defense — Paul Bolt and Darrell Gettys Best Back — Howard Sims Most Improved Player — Chris Cook Bulldog Award — Keith Shuford Most Valuable Player — Everette Wright Girls Softball Most Valuable Player — Lisa Hamilton Girls Tennis Most Improved Player — Anita Byrd Most Valuable Player — Donna Stroup Cross Country Most Valuable Player — Calvin Hunt Golf Most Valuable Player — Russell Spangler Wrestling Most Valuable Wrestler — Richard Carson Volleyball Most Valuable Player — Debbie Lackey Boys Tennis Most Improved Player — Tony Cooke Most Valuable Player — Wayne Cody Band Banquet Most Improved Award — Anita Hamrick Christian Musician Award — Bobby Lowman Band Above Self Award — Mark Southard Colorguard Award — Anita Hamrick Lou Barrier Award — Gregg Tillman John Phillip Sousa Award — Kevin Davis © AWinners—ZE Sports Banquet Boys Varsity Basketball Free Throw Champion — Edwin Howard Assist Leader — Rayfert Wright Rebound Champion — Calvin Hunt Best Offensive Player — Edwin Howard Best Defensive Player — Calvin Hunt Most Improved Player — Maurice Campbell Most Dedicated Player — Don Newman and Edwin Howard Most Valuable Player — Calvin Hunt Track Most Valuable Player — Everette Wright Cheerleading Most Valuable Cheerleader — Sharon Haynes Varsity Baseball Most Dedicated Player — Richard Shuford Best Defensive Player — Ricky Towery Most Improved Player — Ken Byrd and Chris Cook Best Hitter — Alex Heafner Best Pitcher — Louie Grigg Girls Varsity Basketball Most Dedicated Player — Debbie Lackey Best Free Throw — Denise Thurman Practice Award — Kim Willis Most Improved Player — Cora Shade Most Valuable Player — Vanessa Simmons Child Care Aides Sandy Beam Kim Blanton Donna Bridges Donna Campbell Tammy Garver Donna Hamrick Melissa Ruff Agriculture Awards 196 Awards Winners Joey Barrett James Bradshaw Kevin Bridges Michael Dellinge Gary Hudson David Hull David Robbins r Tammy Staub Cheryl Strickland Tammy Newton Karen Norman Audacian Scholarship Wendy Ross Barrier Scholarship Awards Donna Stroup Marvin Lutz, Jr. Cathy Watts Drama Scholarship Toni Benton Gerald W. Lutz Scholarships Jeff Benfield Kim Willis Lawndale Woman’s Club Scholarship Karen Norman Lou Barrier Band Scholarship Kevin Davis Maybin Scholarships Medicine: Don Newman Education: Judy Huber NCAE Scholarship Anita Hamrick Rotary Scholarship Quang Tran ROTC Scholarship Steve Miller Shelby Negro Woman’s Club Scholarship Anita Byrd Art Club Scholarship Terry Hamrick Beta Club National Honor Society Scholarships Renee Queen Judy Huber FBLA Scholarship Earlene Ledford French Club Scholarship Debbie Lackey Health Careers Club Pam Campbell Key Club Scholarship Michael Dixon Spanish Club Scholarship Joy Peeler Art Club Recognition Awards Michael Dellinger Scott Eaker Cecil Barrier Scholastic Awards Donna Stroup Marvin Lutz, Jr. Christian Service Awards Debbie Lackey Don Newman Charleen Stamey Community and Service Award Lynn Shelton Wray C. Lewis Community and Service Award Lynn Shelton DAR Good Citizen Awards Day Jatha Lee Mike Bradley Drummer Award Derrick Turner French Class Awards Anita Humphries Lorna Withrow French Club Award Kyle Izokovic Steve Miller Donna Stroup Golden Hammer Award David Seagle James S. Cline History Award Steve Miller Key Club Award Greg Frye Keywanettes’ Award Kim Willis Masonry Merit Award Richard Whisnant Max and Norris Boggs Science Award Steve Miller Mike Bradley Music Award Kevin Davis Plymouth Trouble Shooting Award Andy Bowen David Champion Quill and Scroll Journalism Awards Lynn Shelton Don Newman Greg Tillman Sadie Edmonds English Award Donna Stroup Spanish Award Mary Jones Tillman Motor Business Award Carol Roberts W.R. Hull Livestock Award David Brackett Woodmen of the World History Award Bill Hord Wright's Jewelers Math Award Marvin Lutz, Jr. Fireman Award Sandy Beam Student Council Service Award Bobby Lowman W.D. Burns Best All Around Student Award Don Newman W.R. Gary Best All Around Student Award Debbie Lackey W.J. Dixon Citizenship Bobby Lowman Awards Winners 197 Wright’s TV Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Johnson Blanton’s Carpets Lynn Shelton Costner’s Supermarket McAlisters Used Cars Inc. Nehi R.C. Cola Co. Travis and Ruby Brackett Pattowe acknowlealgemenhte Mr. Jenkins, We would like to thank you for all the smiles and tears that you have shared with us this year. We'll never forget all the times you screamed at us and then laughed with us. We must move on, but remember, you and the rest of the Blazes 80 staff have been a special part of our senior year and our memories will remain Doty’s Men and Boys Shop Inc. Biby’s Mr. and Mrs. Bill Costner and Family Cottonwood Veternary Hospital A.A. Ramsey and Son, Inc. Rev. and Mrs. Eddie Brackett and Family Lackey Blue Real Estate and Insurance Mertia Bread — The Fresh One with us forever. We hope that you will have a successful year next year. Good Luck! 198 Patrons and Acknowledgements Sincerely, Senior Staff Members: Sandra Hayes Donna Hunsinger Robyn Brackett Sara Dayberry Roxanne Sain Angela Robbins Mike Dellinger CWalery Abernathy, Tony 33, 92, 144 Addison, Bobby 12, 93, 124 Addison, Pamela 124 Addison, Shirlene 156 Aderholt, Kathy 67, 144 Aldridge, Ricky 97, 124 Allen, Donald 156 Allen, Lisa 156 Allen, Robert 156 Allen, Keith 33, 50, 144 Allen, Vickie 87, 91, 156 Alley, Sandra 144 Anderson, Anita 124 Anderson, Johnny 86, 156 Angel, Dale 144 Angel, Mitchel 92, 144 Angle, Debbie 97, 124 ART CLUB 88, 89 Arton, Pamela 156 Asheley, Robin 20, 124 Atkinson, Mark 156 Atkinson, Tim 111, 144 Ayers, Janet 144 Baker, Valerie 11, 22, 40, 50, 51, 144 Ballard, Candy 30, 86, 96, 144 Ballew, Brian 96, 144 BAND 24, 25 Barner, Jackie 144 Barnett, Pasty 66, 95, 156 Barnett, Patrick 92, 156 Barnette, Donna 40, 51, 124 Barnette, Robert 91, 97, 124 Barrier, Cecil 14, 15, 86, 124 BASKETBALL 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65 Beam, Gary Beam, Rebecca 156 Beaver, Chuckie 144 Beaver, Reba 156 Beaver, Regina 144 Beaver, Scotty 156 Bell, Kent 124 Benton, Donna 91, 144 Berry, Patty 156 Bess, Dorothy 97, 124 Bess, Steve 12, 33, 144 Bess, Tony 124 BETA CLUB 52, 53 Bivins, Cindy 20, 87, 124 Bivins, Micheal 124 Black, Beverly 156 Black, Delores 94, 144 Black, Jackie Black, Ronnie 156 Black, Scott 20, 93, 124 Blackburn, Bob 13, 91, 144 Blanton, Donna 116, 124 Blanton, Marcus 91, 93, 124 Blanton, Marty 92 | Blanton, Terna 90, 97, 124 Blanton, William 156 Boggs, Mae Beth 67, 94, 103, 144 Bolick, Penny 156 Borders, Angela 144 Borders, Carol 95, 157 Borders, Clay 144 Borders, Delores Bostic, Calvin 124 Bostic, Sandra 81, 83, 144 Bowen, Betsy 86, 98, 157 Bowen, Karen Bowen, Ruth 12, 125 Bowman, Jeff 157 | Bowman, Ronnie 67, 123, 124 Bowman, Scott 144 Bowman, Susan 66, 157 Bowman, Vicent 91, 157 Boykins, Darlene 93, 144 Boykins, Denise 31, 93, 144 Boykins, Rhonda 157 Boykins, Willie 144 Brackett, Buddy Brackett, Debbie 93, 125 Brackett, Donald Brackett, Felicia 125 Brackett, Glenn 144 Brackett, Jamie Brackett, Lora 157 Brackett, Lynne 30, 40, 86, 93, 96, 144 Brackett, Lynn 157 Brackett, Mark 13, 33, 92, 144 Brackett, Robin 125 Brackett, Robyn 98, 125 Brackett, Sharon 87, 144 Brackett, Tammie 144 Brackett, William 125 Brackett, Woodrow 157 Bradshaw, Lisa 157 Bradshaw, Tammy 11, 40, 83, 89, 98, 125 Bradshaw, William 144 Brantley, Darrell 144 Bretton, Micheal 145 Brewton, Jerome 157 Bridges, Debbie 11, 89, 111, 125 Bridges, Kevin 126 Bridges, Kim 86, 157 Bridges, Micheal 91 Bridges, Mitchell 144 Bridges, Patricia 126 Bridges, Sandra 91, 126 Bridges, Willie 144 Bright, Jamie 157 Brock, Beth 89, 145 Brock, James 157 Brodgen, Frank 67, 157 Brooks, Bernard 31, 145 Brooks, Charles 35, 157 Brooks, Floyd 35, 157 Brooks, John 20, 91, 94, 109, 126 Brooks, Pearlie 145 Brooks, Rhonda 108, 145 Brooks, Sarah Brooks, Willie Brown, Liz 95, 157 Brown, Kenneth 91, 126 Brown, Ronald 35, 157 Brown, Sandra Browning, Kim 30, 94, 99, 102, 107, 126 Buff, Melissa 90, 157 Bullard, Jody 157 Bullard, Leonard 157 Bumgardner, Brenda 97, 126 Bumgardner, Debbie 157 Bumgardner, Diane 157 Bumgardner, Frances 126 Bumgardner, Karen 90, 91, 145 Bumgardner, Randy 126 Bumgardner, Ronald Burgess, Denise 126 Burn, Monica 97, 126 BURNS CUP 44, 45 BUS DRIVER’S CLUB 99 Butler, Earl 126 Butler, Paula 94, 157 Byers, Crystal 157 Byers, Williagn 93, 126 Byrd, Beverly 95, 157 Byrd, Euerka 145 Byrd, Kenneth 11, 33, 145 Byrd, Melvin 157 Byrd, Pam 89, 93 Camp, Derrick 20, 97, 126 Camp, Diane 157 Camp, Joe 35, 37, 157 Camp, Joy 157 Camp, Micheal 33, 145 Camp, Teresa 29, 30, 90, 126 Campbell, Carol 87, 157 Campbell, Eric 95, 157 Campbell, Lenita 93, 145 Campbell, Marice 126 Canipe, Angela 126 Canipe, Janice 66, 94, 145 Canipe, Kris 90, 145 Canipe, Lana 157 Canipe, Steve 145 Carpenter, Donna 67, 86, 89, 96, 145 Carpenter, Dwayne 92, 145 Carpenter, Jamie 87, 126 Carpenter, Keith 157 Carpenter, Kim 66, 98, 145 Carpenter, Ronnie 13, 92, 145 Carpenter, Steve 157 Carr, April 66, 94, 96, 157 Carr, Suzie 21, 89, 146 Carson, Carlon 157 Carson, Richard 40 Cater, Kenneth 157 Champion, Allen 12, 33 Champion, Dennis 157 Champion, Joe 91, 93, 126 Champion, Laura 40, 146 Champion, Tammy 22, 91, 146 Champion, William 126 CHEERLEADERS 46, 47, 48, 49 CHESS CLUB 97 CHORUS 95 Clark, Calvin 126 Clark, Carol 86, 94, 96, 98, 146 ark, Harretta 95, 98, 158 ark, Jane 90, 95, 127 ark, Jimmy lark, Melvin 12, 33, 40, 87, 93, 98, 127 ark, Wanda 158 ements, Susan 86, 89, 127 emmons, Chris 146 emmons, Jeff 33, 115, 127 ine, David 158 ine, Edwina 127 ine, Laura 30, 146 ine, Marla 146 oninger, Anthony 12, 13, 127 oninger, Eric 158 oninger, Greg 127 oninger, Kelly 40, 146 yde, Sandy 81, 146 Cobb, Linda 158 Cody, Carolyn 11, 89, 108, 146 Cody, Wayne 13, 94, 103, 127 Coffey, Lavena 93, 128 Coleman, Barbara Coleman, Lois 146 Coleman, Nadine 97, 158 Collins, Carol 89, 146 Collins, Lillian 91, 158 Collins, Mary Collins, Teresa 107, 146 Collins, William 91, 146 Conner, Tony 35, 158 Cook, Anita 158 Cook, Chris 158 Cook, Glenn 33, 128 Cook, Lee 92, 158 Cook, Lisa 146 Cook, Lori 3, 86 Cook, Michelle Cook, Micheal 91, 128 Cook, Myra 128 Cook, Ricky Cook, Shelly 158 Cook, Tony 13, 91, 146 Cooke, Jina 146 Costner, Darlene 106, 146 Costner, Kevin 92, 128 Costner, Robin 91, 158 Costner, Vic 92 Cox, Larry 158 Crank, Robert 158 Cross, Anthony 128 Cross, Carl 11, 33, 146 Crotts, Kenneth 67, 158 Crow, Marion 11, 33, 86, 146 Crowder, Kathy 158 Curd, Jeff 158 CnCy CV OOO) Git eC eG A eh ONC): Gy Dabbs, Dean 158 Dale, Arnold 146 Dale, Walter Dalton, Micheal Darnell, Shelia 87, 158 Daves, Nancy 146 Davis, Barry 158 Davis, Billy 158 Davis, Johnny 147 Davis, Kevin 67, 95, 113, 158 Davis, Myra Davis, Robert 94, 128 Davis, Todd 67, 113, 158 Davis, William Dayberry, Patrick 158 Dayberry, Sara 89, 128 Deaton, Marie 147 DECA CLUB 92 Dedmon, Mark 86, 128 Dellinger, Danita 158 Dellinger, Johnette 86, 147 Dellinger, Micheal 89, 128 Dellinger, Warren 147 Deviney, Randy 158 Dills, Hope 147 Dills, Scott 158 Dinh, Kim 22, 67, 147 Dixon, Guy 94, 128 Dixon, Sandra 158 Dixon, Shelia 91, 94, 102, 128 Dorsey, Terry 158 Doster, Jeff 92, 158 Dover, Kim 33, 50, 147 Dover, Tim 33, 147 Dover, Tracey 96, 158 Downs, Judy 158 Downs, Kathy 128 Downs, Sherry 158 DRAMA CLUB 95 Dunbar, Sandra 147 Eaker, Mark 91, 128 Eaker, Scott 21, 33, 89, 147 Eaker, Terry 158 Earl, Mike 158 Earl, Steve 147 Earl, Tammra 158 Earley, Eugene 33, 94, 95, 128 Eaton, Randy 18, 26, 33, 91, 97, 128 Edwards, Cathy 66, 93, 96, 158 Edwards, Chris 96, 158 Edwards, Robert 158 Edwards, Scott 33, 108, 147 Edwards, Tammy 95, 158 Elam, Mark 87, 158 Elam, Robert 13, 41, 97, 128 Elmore, Belinda 159 Elmore, Cleve 147 Elmore, Douglas 147 Elmore, Linda 89, 159 Elmore, Tim 128 England, Kenneth 129 Etchison, Renee 22, 93, 94, 95, 147 Falls, Ricky 33 Famble, Bennie 12, 33, 147 FBLA 91 FCA 98 FFA 90 FHA 90 Finney, Thomas 129 Fitch, Jerry 11, 22 Fitzgerald, Mike 129 Flory, Jennifer 93, 129 Floyd, Al 11, 26, 33, 50, 86, 98, 147 Floyd, David 147 Floyd, Rilchie 93, 129 FOOTBALL 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 Ford, Albert FORENSIC SOCIETY 94 Fortenberry, Micheal 129 Fortenberry, Michelle 91, 99, 129 Fortenberry, Scott 147 Index 199 Foster, Darlene 159 FRENCH CLUB 86 Fullenwider, Lisa 129 Fullenwider, Robin 19, 129 Fuller, Angela 22, 94, 147 Gales, Jake 93, 129 Gantt, Laura 108, 147 Gantt, Lisa J. 22, 89, 147 Gantt, Lisa R. 147 Gee, Marty 35, 159 Gentry, Mary 93, 147 George, Tammy 89, 129 Gettys, Eric 15, 66, 91, 130 Gettys, Janet 30, 96, 98, 130 Gidney, Ida 86, 91, 130 Gillespie, Bobby 92, 159 Glenn, John 147 Gober, Micheal Goforth, John 91, 159 Goforth, Richard 87, 89, 97, 130 Gold, Mary 147 Goodman, Barbara 40, 97, 99, 130 Goodman, Jeffery 91, 130 Goodman, Larry 41, 67, 147 Gould, Paula 11, 87, 93, 116, 147 GRADUATION 15 Graham, Robert 130 Green, Jeff 108, 147 Green, Myra 130 Green, Tim 35, 67, 91, 98, 159 Greene, Angela 97, 131 Greene, Chris 43, 92, 93, 131 Greene, Micheal 89, 147 Greene, Randy 147 Griffin, Tott 33 Grigg, David 43, 131 Grigg, Eric 20, 131 Grigg, Freddie 91, 97, 131 Grigg, Louie 11, 20, 98, 131 Grigg, Sammie 147 Grigg, Sharon 147 Grigg, Wanda 159 Griggs, Donna 86, 89, 131 Hallman, Libby 20, 89, 111, 131 Hallman, Teresa 28, 66, 90, 131 Hamby, Audrey 22, 106, 147 Hamrick, Gary 159 Hamrick, Mark 131 Harkey, Celeste 90, 91, 147 Hart, Lowell 159 Hart, Tim 91, 131 Hastings, Lisa 91, 159 Hastings, Micheal 92, 131 Hastings, Tami 67, 93, 96, 159 Hastings, Teresa 86, 96, 148 Hayes, Sandra 66, 131 Haynes, Carl 160 Haynes, Keith 83, 87, 94, 148 Haynes, Tammy 148 Haynes, Vincent 159 Head, Gary 91, 159 Heafner, Alex 10, 11, 66, 131 Heafner, Susan 90, 131 Heafner, Tina 66, 87, 159 Heavner, Robin 94, 102, 159 Heavner, Scott 93, 131 Hendrick, Doyle 43, 92, 131 Hendrick, Keith 91, 159 Hendrick, Kim 159 Hendrick, Richie 92, 131 Herring, Thomas 35, 37, 160 Hoffman, Loy 67, 148 Hoffman, Teresa 30, 89, 91, 99, 131 Hogue, La Trece 29, 95, 131 Holland, Glenda 87, 148 Holland, Teresa 131 Hollifield, Brian 87, 148 Hollifield, Johnath 92, 94, 102, 148 Holtsclaw, Robert 148 200 Index HOMECOMING 28, 29, 30, 31 Hopper, Brenda 148 Hopper, Edward 148 Hopper, Joel 12, 93, 132 Hopper, Lula 91, 160 Hopper, Sam 132 Hoppes, Timothy 92, 148 Hoppes, Todd 33, 51, 92, 94, 96, 98, 102, 108, 132 Hord, Bill 132 Hord, Bobby 12, 96, 148 Houck, Cecil 160 Howard, Angela 87, 94, 160 Howell, Donald 89, 148 Howell, Donna 30, 91, 132 Howell, Lisa 160 Howell, Rhonda 89, 132 Hoyle, Dale 160 Hoyle, David 160 Hoyle, Glenda 148 Hoyle, Kim 91, 97, 148 Hoyle, Kirby 97, 132 Hoyle, Lori 11, 86, 148 Hoyle, Mickey 148 Hubbard, Eric 97, 132 Hubbard, Rachel 160 Hudson, Brenda 160 Hudson, Dana 114, 115, 160 Hudson, Donna 160 Hudson, Gary 92, 133 Hudson, Mitchell 91, 133 Hudson, Ronnie Hull, Amy 93, 160 Hull, David 91, 148 Humpheries, Anita 133 Humpheries, Annette 160 Humpheries, Kathy 91, 93, 95, 117, 133 Hunsinger, Danny 148 Hunsinger, Donna 11, 133 Hunt, Calvin 41, 93, 96, 116, 117, 133 Hunt, Christy 148 Hunt, Dennis 92, 148 Hunt, Elizabeth 31, 93, 96, 160 Hunt, Gloria 133 Hunt, John F. 35 Hunt, John H. Hunt, John R. Hunt, Linda 148 Hunt, Micheal 67, 123, 133 Hunt, Yates 160 Hush, David 148 Irvin, Thomas 161 Ivey, Randall 133 Izokovic, Kyle 50, 66, 148 Jackson, Annette 161 Jackson, Beverly 80, 133 Jackson, Ray 12, 148 Jimison, Teresa 93, 161 Johnson, Dennis 41, 161 Johnson, Emily 90, 161 Johnson, Glenda 96, 148 Johnson, Steve 161 Jones, Dennis 91, 133 Jones, Joel A. 133 Jones, Joel P. 67, 161 Jones, Marie 133 Jones, Mary 20, 133 Jordan, Pam 87, 148 JUNIOR MARSHALS 14 Justice, Denise 97, 133 Kee, Martin 35, 161 Kee, Paula 161 Kee, Terry 33, 148 Kee, Timothy 33, 148 Kendrick, Robert 92, 133 Kennedy, David 14, 15, 67, 97, 133 Kennedy, James 15, 133 KEY CLUB 84 KEYWANETTES 85 King, Alan 133 Lackey, Jane 11, 40, 96, 98 Lackey, Lisa 40, 96, 133, 161 Lail, Denise 148 Lail, Gary 161 Lail, Jeffery 92, 148 Lail, William 134 Langley, Kim 96, 97, 134 Larsen, Keith 16] Lathers, Sandra Lawrence, Carl Lawrence, Ford 33, 148 LEAP CLUB 96 Ledford, Bobby 161 Ledford, Greg 161 Ledford, Kari 96, 161 Ledford, Lori 86, 94, 161 Ledford, Ronnie 148 Ledford, Susan 134 Lee, Donna 87, 89, 161 Lee, Jatha 20, 87, 134 Lee, Todd 87, 94, 98, 148 Lee, Veronica 93, 95, 134 Leonhardt, Mark 35, 161 Lewis, Barbara 98, 107, 134 Lewis, Bryan 33, 148 Lewis, Renee 86, 16] Lewis, Shelia 91, 97, 99, 134 Littlejohn, Patricia 148 Logan, Barron 148 Lovelace, Audrey 109, 134 Lovelace, Debra 22, 89, 149 Lovelace, Mark 67, 161 Lutz, Chuck 91, 135 Lynch, Renee 40, 86, 135 Lyons, Ann 16] Lyons, Lisa 96, 108, 161 Maddox, Pam 95, 161 Marable, Tammy 161 Martin, Denise 11, 30, 94, 96, 98, 102, 149 Martin, Vicki 149 Mauney, Irma 161 Mayes, Charles 97, 135 Mayes, Laura 114, 161 Mayes, Ted 162 Mayhew, Deborah 91, 97, 99, 135 Mayhew, Steve 92, 149 Mayhew, Timothy 35, 66, 92, 162 Mellon, Fonda 162 Mellon, Keith 92, 149 Melton, Cynthia 86, 162 Melton, Myra 149 Middlebrooks, Danny 162 Middlebrooks, Robin 95, 135 Mintz, Kathelene Mitchell, Donnise 162 Mitchell, Linda 91, 150 Moncree, Melissa 91, 150 Moore, Sandra 162 Morris, Keith 135 Moses, David 92, 135 Moss, Tim 150 Mull, Charles 135 Murrow, Stan 20, 41, 87, 150 McCain, Donna 161 McCain, Edith 30, 161 McCain, Glenda 16] McCain, Tony 161 McClain, Agnes 161 McCombs, Becky 91, 93, 94, 149 McCombs, Judy 94, 149 McCurry, Eddie 16] McCurry, Renee 149 McDaniel, Grady 92, 149 McDonald, Doug 33, 66, 98, 149 McDougald, David 35, 36, 98, 161 McDougald, Greg 67, 98, 149 McDowell, Anne 91, 94, 149 McGill, Randy 92, 161 McGill, Sherrie 91, 135 McGuire, Cheryl 95, 135 McGuire, Dwight 91, 161 McGuire, Micheal 149 McKee, Barry 35, 67, 91, 154, 161 McKee, Joey 91 McKee, Randy 33, 50, 98, 149 McKee, Ron 67, 161 McMurry, Angie 25, 161 McMurry, Stephen 92, 161 McNeilly, Kim 86, 149 McNeilly, Ricky McNeilly, Roy McNeilly, Stephen McNeilly, Susan 91, 97, 99, 135 McShaw, Penny 40, 91, 93, 149 McSwain, Robin 135 McSwain, Shannon 29, 51, 87, 94, 96, 98, 154 Navey, Duane 150 NCHOSA 93 Newton, Alisa 22, 86, 98, 150 ; Newton, Cynt hia 91, 135 Newton, Debra 136 Newton, James 136 Newton, Teresa 91, 150 NHS Nivens, Brian 33, 136 Norman, Angela 150 Oates, Greg 150 Oates, Pam 91, 95, 136 Oates, Vanchon Oliver, Dale 28, 136 Owens, Wade 33, 50, 150 Owens, Wendy 150 Parks, Albert 150 Parks, Bobby 136 Parks, Catherine 150 Parks, Denise 95, 162 Parks, Fredrick 150 Parks, Vanessa 136 Patterson, Billy 162 Patterson, Donna 150 Patterson, Janice 162 Patterson, June 25, 91, 98, 136 Patterson, William PAW PRINT STAFF 38, 39 Payne, Linda 162 Peach, Carleen 67, 162 Pearson, Cathy 93, 150 Pearson, Keith 150 Pearson, Richard 150 Pearson, Terry Peeler, David 66, 162 Peeler, Renee Peeler, Sandra 151 Pendleton, Cindy 90, 93, 136 Pendleton, Sandy 18, 22 PEP CLUB 98 PEP RALLIES 22, 23 Pfeiffer, Kirby 86, 89, 98, 162 Phelps, Ken 151 Phelps, Melissa 93, 151 Poole, Angie 11, 29, 40, 87, 151 Porter, Frank 19, 33, 151 ) Poston, Julie 20, 91, 98, 99, 123, 136 Poston, Sandra 15] Poston, Tammy 162 Powell, Lynn 151 POWDER PUFF 50, 51 Price, Timothy 66, 162 Prine, Kim 151 Proctor, Donnell 15] Proctor, Micheal 35, 162 Proctor, Phyllis 93, 136 Pruett, Andy 13, 97, 98, 15] Pruett, Cindy 97 Pruett, Jan 19, 86, 98, 151 Pruett, Steve 91, 163 Pruitt, Cindy 136, 163 Pruitt, Julia 25, 136 Pruitt, Ronnie 92, 103, 151 Pruitt, Robert 91, 136 Pruitt, Tommy Pryor, Bobby Pryor, Evelina 151 Putnam, Denise 163 Putnam, Kay 90, 151 Queen, Carol 87, 163 Queen, Carolyn 91, 151 Queen, Denise Queen, Julie 86, 151 QUILL SCROLL Ramey, Debbie 163 Ramey, Gary 136 Randall, Chris 67, 138 Randall, Diane 138 Randall, Linda 114, 115, 163 Randall, Suzie 91 Rankin, Keith 151 Rankin, Kevin 67, 138 Register, Elaine 66, 97, 138 Reynolds, Scott 163 Reynolds, Timmy Rice, Vicki 91, 97, 99, 138 Richard, Eric 163 Richard, Kevin 92, 151 Richard, Lisa 87, 163 Robbins, Angela 86, 91, 138 Robbs, Darrell 151 Robbs, Margaret 95, 163 Robbs, Rodney 151 Roberts, Benji 138 Roberts, David 151 Roberts, Felicia 87, 163 Roberts, Terrisina 87, 151 Rollins, Keith 91, 138 Roseboro, Wayne 163 Ross, Annette Ross, Douglas 163 Ross, Frankie 94, 163 Ross, Lori 151 Ross, Matthew 151 Ross, Ronald 151 Ross, Sherry 87, 93, 117, 138 Rost, George 20, 43, 67, 92, 93, 137 Royster, Myra 163 Ruff, Alvornia 95, 137 Ruff, Avis 50, 51, 95, 137 Ruff, Karen 30, 15] Ruff, Renee 163 Rumfelt, Lucky 93, 163 Ruppe, Laurie 163 Russ, Garland 91, 151 Russ, Melanie 20, 87, 151 Russell, Helen 95, 151 Russell, Lizzie Sain, Lisa 97, 137 Sain, Roxanne 25, 89, 98, 123, 137 Sanders, Danny 151 Sanford, Hannah 95, 163 Sanford, Joann 95, 137 Scarborough, Sherrie Scarborough, Terry 91 Schenck, Abby 29, 163 Schenck, Marie 30, 81, 91, 94, 123, 137 Schenck, Wayne 12, 33, 137 SCIENCE CLUB 96 Scism, Colon 15] Scism, Patty 11, 94, 103, 106, 151 Scott, Rachel 15, 20, 137 Searcy, Mark 151 Selby, David 67, 92, 163 Self, Barbara 163 Self, Gary 22, 137, 151 Self, Sandra Shaffer, Ronnie 91, 138 Shelby, Robert 151 Shelton, Mark 91, 138 Short, Nancy 66, 94, 138 Short, Susan 66, 94, 163 Shytle, Charlie 12, 152 Shuford, Barry 11, 15, 33, 138 Shuford, Clint 34, 35, 36, 86, 98, 163 Shuford, Jeff 163 Shuford, Richard 11, 33, 86, 94, 98, 102, 138 Sigmon, Ned Silver, Jane 96, 163 Simmons, David 163 Simmons, Doug 92, 152 Simpson, Serita 152 Sims, Flora 138 Sims, Johnath Sims, Randy E. 163 Sims, Randy J. 163 Sisk, Kim 87, 164 Sloan, Sammy 164 Smart, Lora 152 Smith, Anthony 163 Smith, Carla 87, 152 Smith, Darrell 12, 87, 94, 152 Smith, Debra Smith, Lori 94, 163 Smith, Tim 21, 138 Smith, Victor 33, 152 Sneed, Sherrie 152 Snelling, Scott 33, 92, 152 Snipes, Elvira 138 Southard, Mark 25, 94, 138 Spangler, Donna 163+ Spangler, Micheal 91, 139 Spangler, Russell 13, 15, 20, 33, 80, 81, 83, 91, 123; 139 SPANISH CLUB 87 Sparks, Alan 97, 163 Sparks, Beth Sparks, Karen 152 Spivey, Jeff 152 SPRING SPORTS 10, 11, 12, 13 Spurling, Darrell 12, 33, 91, 139 Spurling, Deborah 25, 87, 163 Spurling, Teresa 89, 91, 98, 99, 139 Stamey, Jamie 20, 87, 139 Starr, Michelle 89, 93 Stinchcomb, Terri 88, 89, 97, 152 Strange, Annette 163 Stringer, John 163 Stringer, Mark 139 Stroud, James 152 Stroud, Kevin 152 STUDENT COUNCIL 80, 81, 82, 83 Surratt, Stoney 35, 163 Swafford, Gary 12, 33, 152 Swink, Carl Swink, Curtis 43, 92, 139 Swink, Sandy 164 Swink, William 152 Tallent, Jeff 91, 164 Tallent, Renee 20, 91, 99, 139 Tate, Frankie 164 Taylor, Pam 90, 152 Terry, Brenda 139 Terry, Cleophus 164 Terry, Jimmy 152 Tessneer, Peggy 40, 81, 83, 90, 139 Tessneer, Rick 33, 91, 139 Thomas, Kathy 152 Thompson, Blanche Thompson, Donald 152 Thompson, Howard 164 Thompson, James 152 Thompson, Ricky 164 Thompson, Rufus 33, 67, 152 Thompson, Scott 24, 41, 87, 97, 152 Thompson, Shelley 40, 87, 152 Thompson, Steven 152 Thompson, Wayne 67 Thrift, Randy 139 Thurman, Alice 66, 164 Thurman, Charles 152 Thurman, Denise 139 Thurman, Roger 164 Towery, Mary 139 Towery, Mary 93, 152 Towery, Teresa 139 Tuff, Ulysses 35, 36, 164 Turner, Eddie 93, 139 Turner, Patrica 93, 164 Turner, Rhonda 164 Turner, Richard 164 Turner, Robert 164 Ussery, Barbara 95, 139 Ussery, Catherine 91, 95, 164 Ussery, Sherrill 91, 164 VICA CLUB 92 Vinson, Genia 87, 139 Vinson, John 164 Vinson, Robin 40, 86, 139 Vinson, Roslyn 87, 152 bey, Walker, Brian 164 Walker, Connie 97, 140 Walker, Eddie 164 Walker, James C. Walker, Karen 87, 164 Walker, Kevin Walker, Lori 87, 152 Walker, Micheal 12, 140 Walker, Renea 22, 87, 152 Walker, Scott 164 Walker, Sherrie 140 Walker, Todd 35, 86, 94, 164 Walker, Trina Wallace, Wanda 152 Walton, Charles 35, 37, 87, 164 Ward, Dennis Ward, Marsha 40, 91, 96, 152 Warlick, Brenda 164 Warlick, Charles 140 Warlick, Linda 164 Watkins, Bobby 164 Watkins, Sarah 140 Watkins, William 164 Watterson, Karen 22, 152 Watterson, Richard 92, 164 Watts, Jana 29, 87, 94, 96, 98, 123, 140 Wease, Lori 67, 96, 164 Wease, Sunni 87, 88, 89, 93, 96, 152 Weatherford, Carol 140 Weaver, Jeff 152 Weaver, Veberlya 140 Webb, Troy 67, 152 Webber, Carol 164 Webber, Christine 164 Webber, Connie 89, 95, 164 Webber, Debra 86, 164 Webber, Mae Kathy 95, 164 Webber, Micheal 91, 97, 140 Webber, Scott 35, 36, 164 Webber, Sylvia 31, 89, 93, 95, 140 Wellmon, Montrose 153 Wellmon, Steve 35, 97, 164 Wells, Carol 90, 141 Wells, Thomas Wess, Bobby 35, 164 Whisnant, Anne 11, 31, 14] Whitaker, Craig 92, 141 Whitaker, Trina 95, 164 White, Anthony White, David 97, 164 White, Donna 164 White, Douglas 153 White, Reece 91, 164 White, Steve 14] Whitesides, Paula 93, 113, 165 Whitesides, Wayne 165 Whitner, Diane 94, 141 Whitner, Twvauna 153 Whitworth, Annette 153 Wilkie, Billy 141 Wilkie, Dular Williams, Annette 165 Williams, Denise 165 Williams, Jeff 165 Williams, Micheal 153 Williams, Raymond 153 Williams, Tim 11, 153 Williams, Tina 165 Williamson, Douglas Willis, Deborah 165 Willis, Donna 141 Willis, Frankie 153 Willis, Gary 35, 165 Willis, Kenneth Willis, Stuart 92, 141 Willis, Wendell 93, 141 Wilson, Anthony 141 Wilson, Katrina 153 Wilson, Mitzi 91, 141 Wilson, Randy 141 Wilson, Rita 153 Wilson, Tammy 91, 141 Wilson, Victor 33, 66, 95, 153 Wimbush, Verna 95, 141 Withrow, Lorna 10, 11, 40, 87, 153 Wix, Kathy 165 Wood, Wanda 11, 87, 93, 108, 153 Workman, Jerry 165 Wortman, Julius 165 Worman, Kathy 22, 165 Wortman, Philip 15, 20, 141 Wright, Amy 154, 156, 165 Wright, Anita 86, 165 Wright, Beverly 11, 40, 51, 153 Wright, David Wright, Gene 91, 165 Wright, Jeff 123, 141 Wright, Jeff 92, 153 Wright, Karen 141 Wright, Linda 86, 153 Wright, Phil 165 Wright, Rayfert 11, 141 Wright, Zina 154, 165 Yarboro, Fran 87, 93, 96, 153 YEARBOOK Young, George 12, 33, 93, 141 Yount, Richard 97, 153 Index 201 202 Closing Ses = — i l ; SSS — = — — —_ SS = —=