Byrdtown Academy - Challenger Yearbook (Hartsville, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1973 volume:

The 1973 Challenger Byrdtown Academy Hartsville S.C. Volume III Editor—Dale Byrd Co-Editor-Freda Byrd Business Manager—Lynn Johnson Faculty Advisor-Mr. Fletcher Biggs Cover Art—Mrs. Robert Edwards In any endeavor the one most sought after quality is improvement. V hen we think of our school, we can easily see that improvements have taken place here. Like the popular song we are getting bigger, better and stronger. When we first opened our doors three short year ago we set a pattern for development that has resulted in steady and constant improvement. Increasing enrollment has made us bigger, new faculty and students have made us better, and improved organization combined with strong support by our parents have made us stronger. Although the primary purpose of an annual is to record events at school for posterity, we of the annual staff have attempted to capture and display herein that small spark, that fleeting difference that accounts for a success- ful school rather than a mediocre or even poor one. We sincerely hope that one area of improvement will be in your annual itself. 3 Dedication For his dedication and sincere efforts in the betterment of our academy we, the 1973 Challenger staff, would like to dedicate our yearbook to Mr. Carroll Chapman. Because of his unselfish character, Mr. Chapman donated over six acres of land on which Byrdtown Academy is now established. We are extremly grateful to Mr. Chapman for helping make Byrdtown Academy a reality. Administration .8 Activities .18 Classes 29 6 Table of Contents 7 Mr. Wilson coordinates all of our school activities. Mr. Wilson smiles over one of his many problems. Connie proudly presents a highpoint trophy to Byrdtown Academy. During a time out, Coach Wilson, discusses the game plan. The high school faculty enjoys teaching the students of Byrdtown Academy. Mr. Joe Wilson received a B.S. degree from Pembroke College. He is the headmaster, teaches Chemistry and Geometry. Mrs. Norma Jean King graduated from Coker College with a B.S. de- gree. She enjoys teaching Shorthand, Accounting, Typing I and II. Mr. Jim Harmon graduated from Newberry College with a A.B. de- gree. He finds teaching Bible History an exciting experience. Mrs. Patty Biggs graduated from Coker College with a B.A. degree. She helps students prepare for the outside world by teaching English and History. 10 During the break our teachers enjoy discussing the activities of the day. Miss Alice Smith received her B.A. degree from Limestone College. Mr. Robert F. Biggs received his B.A. degree from Francis Marion. He She teaches French I and II, Art, Psychology and seventh grade teaches Biology, Adv. Biology, Physical Science, and Geography. Science. Mrs. Beverlie D. Hudson graduated from Tennessee College for Miss Carol Ann Turner, presently attending Coker College, teaches Women with an A.B. degree. She teaches English, Family Living and students Algebra and Math II. World History. Experienced and capable teachers Mrs. Edna Rudisel! graduated from Coker College with a A.B. degree. She enjoys helping students with problems in the third grade. rWj Spe had a little dog for every day, shaggy puppy dog me m my play r Heol Soc io J Miss Ottie Lee Robinson, received her A.B. degree from Winthrop College. She finds it rewarding to help second grade students learn. Mrs. Juanita Byrd enjoys substituting for the elementary grades. r Mrs. Helen Ross Mozingo attended Winthrop College and received a A.B. degree. She helps the sixth grade with multiplication problems. Mr. Robert E. Edwards Jr. received his A.B. degree from the University of South Carolina. He's always in a rush to go home after a hard days work of teaching the fifth grade. Miss Lula Rebecca Robinson graduated from Winthrop College with a B.A. degree. She enjoys ringing the bell for her fourth grade students to come in for class. Mrs. Mary Fair Newton received her Teaching Certificate from Win- throp College. She enjoys teaching Kindergarden. Mrs. Sara L. Griggs graduated from Coker College with a B.S. degree. She helps first grade students learn to read. Academics Business courses require extra study. 15 Carol studies for a map quiz in History. LEARNING, ▼ if 4 If only I knew what the x's stood for Delene has questions about her English homework. 16 BY DOING Rita enjoys typing very much. Activities Junior-Senior Banquet Everyone had a swinging time dancing. Parents, Teachers Organization Members of the PTO help with the refreshments at our basketball games. The PTO is an organiza- tion which is responsible for many activities around the school. They are re- sponsible for our Booster Club and meet once monthly to discuss pos- sible improvements for the school. Mrs. Carolyn Byrd-Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Merrie Byrd—Vice President Mr. Paul Flowers—President Booster Club Officers: Pat Smith-President; Quentella Johnson-Sec- retary-Treasurer; Not Pictured: Don Tiller-Vice President. The Booster Club and Mothers Club Mrs. Dorothy Howie, president of the mothers club, shows Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Johnson the new plans. Mr. Wilson and Preston Gainey are admiring new uniforms that were bought by the Booster Club. Honor Society Left to right; Steve Atkinson, Dale Byrd, Lynn Johnson, Cherri Johnson, Debbie Smith, Kim Smith, Shirley Richardson, John Byrd, and Tim Wiley. Honor Society Officers, left to right, Kim Smith, Cherri Johnson, and Lynn Johnson. The Juniors gave the Seniors a reception after graduation. 22 Student Council The Student Council of Byrdtown Academy is a very enthusiastic and energetic group. It is in- volved with many projects such as the junior-Senior Banquet, upstairs library and many fund raising ac- tivities. This year it estab- lished a school honor code as well as helping to insti- tute a demerit system, in the belief that the students themselves are the key to a good school. Officers, left to right, Vice-Presi- dent; Dale Byrd, President; Shirley Richardson, Secretary- Treasurer; Preston Gainey. Left to right, Cherri johnson, Anna Sherrill, Connie McLain, Travis Byrd, Dale Byrd, Vicki Smith, Derrick Smith, Preston Gainey, Ann Godfrey, and Shirley Richardson. 23 The 1973 Challenger The staff worked hard to make this the best annual ever. The Challenger Bowl helped raise funds for the annual staff. Carol and Dale look over final layouts. 24 Annual Staff Mr. Wilson laughs over the rat that was raffled off. Students lend a helping hand. Preston Gainey and Carol Byrd are our hard working cooks. 26 Steve readies his bus for its daily run. The 1973 Challenger Bowl. Susie tackles Dawn as Kim looks on. Our Queen , Derrick Smith, made headlines in the local newspaper. Students find life at Byrdtown very exciting. During lunch Connie McLain finds time to soak up the sun. Douglas Hudson and Carol Byrd are having a terrific time at the State Fair. 28 Freda Byrd Rita Byrd Harold Byrd Christy Godfrey Pam Byrd Cookie Howie Connie McLain Pani McLain Shirley Richardson Seniors begin to plan for theii future. Class officers: Seated Cookie Howle-Secretary, L to R: Connie McLain-President, Rita Byrd-Vice President, Freda Byrd-Treasurer. 31 Class officers: Vicki Smith-President, Douglas Hudson-Vice President, Steve Atkinson-Secretary, John Howle-Treasurer. Dewayne's party seemed to be a blast. Dale and Delene hold on for a fast ride. Juniors smile at thoughts of becoming seniors. Steve Atkinson Dale Byrd Delene Byrd Preston Gainey John Howie Douglas Hudson Vicki Smith 33 Sophomores are looking forward to the responsibilities and joys of juniors in the coming year. Carol Byrd Dawn Byrd Wanda Dailey June Grant Teresa Griggs Dewayne Howie Mitchell Ingram Cherri Johnson Lynn johnson 34 35 Class officers: Teresa Griggs-Vice President, Cherri Johnson-President, Lynn Johnson-Secretary and Treasurer. Class officers: Janice Flowers-Secretary, Travis Byrd-President, Woody Johnson-Vice President. John Byrd Travis Byrd Janice Flowers Susie Heustess Woody Johnson Terry Jones 36 Our Freshmen add zest and zing to our student body. Every one is happy! A very lively bunch of young people compose our eighth grade. Class officers: Herbie Smith—Secretary, Anna Sherrill—President, Tim Wiley—Vice President, Rick Griggs—Treasurer. Louise Amerson Mike Dees Ann Godfrey Rick Griggs Mitchell Parker Anna Sherrill 38 39 We have a small, but active seventh grade. Officers, left to right: Tena Parker-Secretary, Derrick Smith-President, Steve Williamson-Vice-President. The Three Musketeers take a break. Tena Parker Derrick Smith Steve Williamson 40 1972 Graduation Mr. Clyde Parrish made an inspiring address. We have an active grammar school. First graders take time out for lunch. 42 Activities of the grammar school. The first prize Christmas float. Third graders discuss good manners. Sixth graders enjoyed the snow. 43 Sixth Grade Billy Ray Atkinson Angie Byrd Glenda Byrd Van Chapman Teresa Davis Mike Downey Wanda Howie Terri Johnson Terri and Glenda enjoy recess. 44 Mr. Flowers talks to students about World War II. Tina, Phillis, Angie, and Wendy sit around and talk during break. Phyllis Day Dixon Tina Godfrey Todd Griggs Cindy Howie Calvin Johnson Wendy Johnson Roy Lee Parker David Smith 45 The Fourth Graders enjoy doing their thing. Wanda Beasley Claudette Byrd Harold Howie Donna Johnson Nolen Johnson Tarthis Sherrill Mike Smith Timmy Smith 46 47 Second Grade The second graders hang up their coats. Martin Hager Mechelle Wiley First Grade Mrs. Griggs reads to her students. First graders like to have their pictures taken. Geraldine Byrd Mark Byrd Kim Chapman Scott Griggs Kindergarden Mrs. Newton's kindergarten is a new addition to our school. The kindergarden enjoys its lunch period. Bert Holley Tammy Tiller Karen Lunn Homecoming Court for 1973 i 52 Homecoming Queen for 1973 Each year during the basketball season Byrdtown Academy pauses to honor an outstanding female student as its Homecoming Queen. This year we were priviledged to honor Miss Kim Smith as our Homecoming Queen. During a break between our game with Em- manuel Baptist School, Miss Kim Smith, escorted by Mr. John Howie, received her crown from Miss Dale Byrd, the 1972 Home- coming Queen. Kim is the daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Smith of Hartsville, South Carolina. She is a freshman and is on the basketball team as well as being a member of the Honor Society. Kim is wondering if she'll hit it. S3 Byrdtown Academy Cheerleaders First row: left to right: Teresa Griggs, Ronette Martin; Head-Cheerleader—Freda Byrd, Kim Chapman, Susie Heustess. Back row: Janice Flowers, June Grant, and Wanda Dailey. Cheerleaders represent school in Hartsville's Christmas parade. Freda leads cheerleaders in their cheers. Bulldog Coaching Staff. Byrdtown was fortunate to have a trio of dedicated coaches for the 1972-73 school year. Mr. )oe Wilson, right, serves as head coach for soccer, boys varsity and junior varsity basketball and baseball. Mrs. Pat Smith, center, served capably as coach of soft- ball and junior varsity girls bas- ketball. Mr. Fletcher Biggs, left, coached girls varsity basketball and assisted with baseball and softball. 55 Scorekeepers Connie McLain and Rita Byrd keep score while Dewayne Howie times the game. Front row L to R: Dawn Byrd, Anna Sherrill, Cherri Johnson, Pam McLain, Vicki Smith, Delene Byrd, and Dale Byrd. Standing L to R: Cindy Terpin, Debbie Smith, Kim Smith, Cookie Howie, Shirley Richardson, Christy Godfrey, Lynn Johnson, and Carol Byrd. Girl's Basketball Cherri Johnson receives an award from Mr. Wilson for outstanding performance in basketball. Our first soccer season was a success. Standing I to R: Coach Joe Wilson, Douglas Hudson, Tim Wiley, Mike Dees, John Sherrill, Rick Griggs, John Howie, Preston Gainey, and Woody Johnson. Kneeling L to R: Joey Rhinehart, Mitchell Ingram, Mitchell Parker, Herbie Smith, Travis Byrd, John Byrd, Derrick Smith, and Steve Atkinson. John attacks with the ball while Preston backs him up. 1973 Conference Games B.A 6 Union 0 B.A 2 Pee Dee 1 B.A 1 Byrnes 2 B.A 1 Union 0 B.A 2 Pee Dee 1 B.A 2 Byrnes 1 The soccer team celebrates a successful season with a party. Preston kicks the ball while Mr. Wilson yells encouragement. Boys Varsity Basketball Woody looks to find someone to take a pass. john Howie exhibits good ball handling. Kneeling left to right: |ohn Howie, Travis Byrd, Rick Griggs, John Byrd. Standing: Coach Joe Wilson, Bill Terpin, Harold Byrd, Douglas Hudson, Preston Gainey, and Woody Johnson. The Bulldogs 1973 basketball season proved to be the most suc- cessful in the history of the team. This year the team won three times as many games than in any other season. Also established this year was the longest winning streak, four games. We started the win- ning streak with a one point victory over Cheraw Academy. The sec- ond game of the winning streak was against Avalon. In this game the Bulldogs simply outplayed their opposition and defeated them by twenty-six points. The third game was again against Cheraw, which we won by seven points. The fourth win was over Emmanuel in our Homecoming game. ]ohn Howie was named the most valuable player for 1972. 61 Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Team Kneeling, left to right: Tarthis Sherrill, Tina Parker, Wanda Beasley, Terri lohnson, Glenda Byrd, Angie Byrd. Standing, left to right: Louise Amer- son, Ann Godfrey, Wanda Howie, Wendy Johnson, Donna Johnson, Wendy Smith, Cindy Howie, Assistant coach-Christy Godfrey. Junior Varsity Girls warm up before a game. During the 72-73 Basketball sea- son, Byrdtown Academy took steps to improve it's basketball program. Among these steps was the creation of a girl's junior varsity basketball team. The coach for this team is Mrs. Pat Smith, assisted by Christy Godfrey. In their first sea- son they were led by their team captain Anna Sherrill, high scorer for the season. Other scorers this year were Wendy Smith and Tar- this Sherrill. Opponents included Cheraw and Darlington Academys. Several players were promoted to the Girls varsity team, in the latter part of the season. 62 Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Kneeling, left to right: Calvin Johnson, Nolen Johnson, Todd Griggs, Timmy Smith, David Smith, Billy Ray Atkinson, Herbie Smith, Mike Smith, standing, left to right: Mitchell Parker, John Sherrill, Rick Griggs, John Byrd, Derrick Smith, Mike Dees, Van Chapman, Mike Downey, Tim Wiley. 63 Girls Softball Team Seated left to right: Cheryl Parker, Cherri Johnson, Kim Smith, Anna Sherrill, and Dale Byrd. Standing left to right: June Grant, Lynn Johnson, Debbie Smith, Vickie Smith, Carol Byrd, and Christy Godfrey. Boys Baseball Team Mitchell Ingram receives a trophy for most valuable player at the spring athletic banquet. Seated left to right: Mike Dees, Tim Wiley, Derrick Smith, Herbie Smith, Mitchell Parker, and John Sherrill. Standing left to right: John Byrd, Travis Byrd, Woody Johnson, Preston Gainey, Douglas Hudson and Steve Williamson. 65 Around the campus of Byrdtown Academy 67 Patrons of the Challenger Robert Bass Mr. E.C. Howie Mr. and Mrs. Coker Beasley Mr. John Jenrette Belks of Cheraw S.C. Roy Power's Jewelers J.B. Brasington jr. Mr. and Mrs. Eltie Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Biggs Standard Parts of Cheraw Mr. Harley Byrd and Family Tices Service Station Mr. Lee Chandler Piggly Wiggly of Hartsville Mr. Bill Craige Mr. James Winburn Dixons Grocery and Shell Service Edna's Beauty Shop Mr. and Mrs. Paul Flowers Mr. Larry Gardner Mr. Jessie Griggs Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Howie Winnies Dress Shop Deway ne Howie Best Wishes SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY Hartsville, South Carolina Innovators in paper and plastics Our paper products are made primarily from recycled paper and most are recyclable after use Compliments of Best Wishes Darlington County and Compliments Sheriff's of Department Gary E. Byrd, Jr. Jack O'Tuel Sheriff 70 Compliments of Gardner Fertilizer and Compliments Farm Supplies of 317 Railroad Ave. S.P. Coker Cotton Gin Hartsville Box 206 Hartsville, CZTTAVjS' South Carolina Hartsville Plant P.O. Box 129, Hartsville, S.C. 29550 Quality Fuel Co., Inc. 1820 S. Fourth St. Phone-322-8791 Hartsville, S.C. filgt 66 Compliments of Sand Hill Foxhound Kennels Mr. Mrs. William Ike Johnson Hartsville Compliments of Sophomore Class Compliments Glynn C. Baker, Distributor Gulf Oil Products Cheraw, South Carolina 537-3791 Pet Milk Company Compliments Milk Products Division of 576 W. Carolina Ave. 332-7527 Heber's IGA Hwy 15-N A Hartsville, S.C. Martin's Jeweler's Suburban Propane Gas We Specialize in Service 137 W. Carolina Ave. Hartsville, S.C. 125 West Carolina Ave. Phone-332-2211 Hartsville, S.C. 332-2483 72 Compliments of Compliments of Senior Class of 1973 Gibson's IGA 403 S. 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Hartsville, S.C. 332-7752 Compliments of Segars Chevrolet-Cadillac Co. Inc. Hwy 15. S. Hartsville, S.C. Boyd-Powe Drug Co. Hartsville, South Carolina Phone 332-7551 Freeman Smith, LTD. Serving The Pee Dee Since 1865 J.L. Coker Co. Quality Jewelers Member of American Gem Society More Than A Store— an Institution 120 E. Carolina Ave. Ph. 332-8118 Hartsville, S.C. 1225 Carolina Ave. Hartsville Phone-332-8131 Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home, Inc. Established 1915 Compliments of Carolina Feed Mill Inc. Cheraw, S.c. Graduation from high school is a special time in each person's life when he leaves the protective hands of teachers and parents and ven- tures into the world where he will have to stand on his own two feet and not depend on anyone else. Graduation is a time that each person looks forward to but when it approaches he really wishes it were not a reality. Realizing that high school is completely over comes as a shock. Dur- ing your school years graduation seems to be almost an impossible culmination. May 25,1973 brings happy tears, smiling faces, lingering memories, and unforgettable happiness. The halls of Byrdtown Academy will never be the same. There will be no more doughnuts to sell, no more cakes to bake and sell, no more basketball games, soccer games, or track meets. These are things that can never be forgotten and will for- ever be held in deep esteem. 78 Happiness is . being A Senior! 79 80 f t