Burns High School - Blazes Yearbook (Lawndale, NC)

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ADK Scholarship: Teresa Spurling Audacian Scholarship: Genia Vinson Barrier Scholarships: Jamie Carpenter Cecil Barrier Cathy Watts Drama Scholarship: Guy Dixon Cleveland County NCAE Scholarship: Jana Watts Gerald W. Lutz Scholarships: Anne Whistnant Louie Grigg Lawndale Woman’s Club Scholarship: Jatha Lee Lou Barrier Band Scholar ship: Mark Southard Lutz Yelton Scholarship: Rachel Scott Lutz Yelton Savings Bonds: Cecil Barrier Ronnie Bowman Mark Dedmond Mark Eaker Maybin Scholarships; Ruth Bowen Sam Hopper Rotary Scholarship: Cecil Barrier Shelby Negro Woman’s Club Scholarship: Ida Gidney Steve L. Coon Scholarship: Cris Randall W.R. Gary Memorial Scholarships: Mike Spangler Russell Spangler Art Club Scholarship: Libby Hallman Annonymous Scholarship: Melvin Clark Beta Club National Honor Society Scholarship: Jamie Carpenter Rachel Scott FBLA Scholarship: Tammy Wilson HOSA Scholarship: Jennifer Flory Senior Service Scholarships: Russell Spangler Robyn Brackett Spanish Club Scholarship: Cecil Barrier Special Recognition Awards: Scott Thompson Russell Spangler Brian Ballew Terrisina Roberts Al Floyd Cecil Barrier Scholastic Awards: Jamie Carpenter Cecil Barrier Charleen Stamey Community Service Award: Genia Vinson Wray C, Lewis Community Service Award: Russell Spangler DAR Good Citizen: Sandy Pendleton Mike Bradley Drummer Award: Louie Grigg 196 Awards Awards Day FCA Awards: Melvin Clark Jan Gettys French Awards: Bill Hord Anita Humphrises Mary Towery Randall Ivey Jamie Carpenter Lana Canipe Denise Williams Lisa Richards Jamie Stamey Golden Hammer Award: Charles Mull Home Economics Award: Julie Poston James S. Cline History Award: Bill Hord Keywanettes Award: Sara Dayberry Masonry Merit Award: Scott Heafner Auto Mechanics Award: Gary Hudson Max and Norris Boggs Science Award: Chris Randall Mike Bradley Music Award: Mark Southard Journalism Explorer Post Award: Robyn Brackett Quill and Scroll Journalism Awards: Sandra Hayes Jan Gettys Sadie Edmonds English Award: Jan Gettys Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica Award: Al Floyd Spanish Award: Jan Pruett Superead Award: Lana Canipe Chris Canipe Francis Bumgardner Tillman Motors Business Award: Mary Jones Cathy Watts Drama Award: Todd Lee V.O. Elmore Agriculture Production Award: Kevin Bridges W.D. Burns Best All Around Student Award: Eric Gettys W.R. Gary Best All Around Student Award: Jana Watts ; W.J. Dixon Citizenship Award: Melvin Clark W.R. Hull Livestock Award: Eric Gettys Woodman of the World History Award: Brian Ballew Wright’s Jewelers Math Award: Cecil Barrier Student Council Service Award: Russell Spangler Boys State: Randy McKee Keith Haynes Girls State: Jan Pruett Governors School: Bob Hord

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mu As students we recognized Bill Powell as our drivers Ed. trainer. The man who risked his life to teach many of us a three point turn. But what we didn’t recognize is that Bill Powell played a major role in making Burns High School what it is today. At a time when Burns was strugg|- ing with consolidation, Bill Powell helped unite the student body. With the postion of athletic director and basketball coach, Mr. Powell had to cope with the many diversities among his team members. He had to make his boys think Burns instead of Burns at Fallston, Burns at Polkville, Douglas or Washington. Former team member, Charles Webbel stated, “Coach Powell was very reasuring during the many cirises that came out of that transitional time. He was quiet Coach, Friend, Humanitarian and gentle, yet strong and masterful enough to get the best out of athletes.’” Not many people could have carried out an athletic program without a gym. But in 1968, when our gym collapsed, our atheltic depart- ment was maintained and Bill Powell was responsible. During this time Mr. Powell was also doing what we remember him most for, teaching Burns High stu- dents how to drive. On top of all his athletic contributions, Bill Powell was also a success as a teacher. Mr. Mac Lancaster commented on this, “Bill had the respect of the students. He was one of the few people who could get on the students level and make them understand him. His very style attracted them to him.”’ This style, this friendliness was also an attraction for his friends. Mickey Beam and Sam Homesley, fel- low faculty members and friends of Mr. Powell both agreed on the fact that Bill was practical joker. Mr. Beam stated, “Bill loved to get things on people.” Although Mr. Homesley had only known Coach Powell for four years, he has left a big impres- sion upon his life. ‘‘Bill was one of the first people I met at the junior high, he treated me as if I had been there forever. . . He took alot of inter- est in other people.”’ Some of Mr. Powell’s hobbies were fishing and golfing. Mr. Homesley stated, ‘‘About ten of us men would take a fishing trip to the coast and Bill would have more fun than anybody down there. Every time we went we would end up laughing the whole time.”’ Bill Powell — coach, teacher, hu- manitarian, friend — a man whose whole life was athletics. As a young man he played basketball for Wake Forest. As a teacher his main desire was to make Burns High’s athletics department something to be proud of. Thank you coach Powell for your love and support of Burns High. Tribute 195

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Special Awards Most Outstanding Academic Athlete: Eric Gettys Most Outstanding Athlete: Calvin Hunt Special Coaches Award: Jeol Hopper Varsity Football Most Dedicated: Randy Eaton, Melvin Clark Best Defensive Lineman: Barry Shuford Best Offensive Lineman: Darrell Spurling Best Back: Eugene Early Al Floyd Most Valuable: Marion Crow Girls Softball Most Valuable: Beverly Wright Coaches Award: Valerie Baker Most Dedicated: Ann Whisnant Girls Tennis Most Valuable: Donna Barnett Tammy Bradshaw Boys Tennis Coaches Award: Bill Elam Cross Country Bulldog Award: Richard Carson Team Spirit Award: Scott Thompson Most Valuable: Calvin Hunt Girls Volleyball Most Valuable: Jane Lackey Boys Basketball Most Dedicated: Calvin Hunt Star Achievement Award: Calvin Hunt Band Banquet Christian Musician: Cecil Barrier John Philips Sousa Award: Mark Southard Lou Barrier Band Award: Russell Spangler Band Above Self Award: Louie Grigg Most Improved: Karen Walker Color Guard Award: Teresa Hoffman Sports Banquet Most Improved: John Brooks WXIK Player of the Year: John Brooks Most Valuable: Rayfert Wright Coaches Awards: Calvin Hunt Maurice Campbell Mike Walker Eric Gettys Golf Most Valuable: Russell Spangler Girls Basketball Most Improved: Beverly Jackson Most Dedicated: Sylvia Webber Most Valuable: Denise Thurman Baseball Best Hitter: Tim Williams Best Pitcher: Louie Grigg Most Improved: Barry Shuford Most Dedicated: Jerry Fitch Boys Track Most Valuable: Doug Simmons Wrestling Bulldog Awards: Barry McKee Ron McKee Sportsmanship: Kevin Davis Team Spirit: Greg McDougal Most Valuable: Richard Carson Cheerleaders Squad Before Self: Jana Watts Best All Around: Jan Pruett FFA Awards Sweetheart: Marsha Ward Creed Contest: Gene Terry Richard Yount Barry McKee Gary Head Tim Greene Forestry: Joey Barrett Garland Russ Freddy Grigg Mark Blanton Dairy Judging: Kevin Davis David Hull Jeff Goodman Eric Gettys Livestock Judging: Barry McKee Tim Price Gene Wright Mike Bivens Awards 197