Caruthersville High School - Cotton Blossom Yearbook (Caruthersville, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1974 volume:

COTTON BLOSSOM 1974 Camthersville High School Camthersville, Volume 25 COTTON BLOSSOM SILVER ANNIVERSARY The 1973-74 Cotton Blossom Dedicates Itself To Mr. Herb Prange Friends and Comrades, the light has gone out of our lives and there is darkness everywhere. I do not know what to tell you and how to say it. Nevertheless, we will not see him again as we have seen him for these many years. We will not run to him for advice and seek solace from him, and that is a terrible blow, and it is a little difficult to soften the blow by any other advice that I or anyone else can give you. The light has gone out. Spoken by Nehru on January 30, 1948. I thought if every teacher in every school in America - rural, village, city, township, church, public, or private - could inspire his pupils with all the power he had, if he could teach them as they had never been taught before to live, to work, to play, and to share, if he could put ambition into their brains and hearts, that would be a great way to make a generation of the greatest citizenry American had ever had. All of this had to begin with the little unit. Each teacher had to do his share. Each teacher was responsible for the destiny of America, because the pupils came under his influence. The teacher held the destiny of a great county in his hand as no member of any other profession could hold it. All other professions stemmed from the products of his profession. Excerpt in honor of two teachers who exemplify its characteristics. Taken from Country Schoolteacher by Jesse Stuart. Mrs. Brown And Miss Horner Our Special Thanks To REMEMBERING THE PAST ON THE SILVER ANNIVERSARY THE MEMBERS OF THE 1974 COTTON BLOSSOM STAFF WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME YOU BACK TO THE MEMORIES OF NOT ONLY YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DAYS, BUT TO SOME OF THOSE 25 YEARS OF PAST COTTON BLOSSOMS. NOSTALGIA IS VERY POPULAR IN 1974, BUT FOND MEMORIES AND WORTHWHILE PASTS ARE ALWAYS IN STYLE. SO WITH HAPPY HEARTS, WE ASK YOU TO REMEMBER COTTON BLOSSOM’S SILVER ANNIVERSARY. COTTON BLOSSOM 1950 ’’For the first time since 1923, Carutheisville High School is publishing a year book. To carry on the tradition of the past, we are calling it the 'Cotton Blossom!' In this issue, the staff members present the many phases of campus life as we see it, with the hope that the happy memories of school days will always be preserved for all those who cherish them. ” COTTON BLOSSOM, 1956 We remember the last week of school . . . students staring dreamily out of the classroom windows wondering what's ahead . . . seniors trying on caps and gowns and becoming sentimental at the thought of graduation . . . singing the Alma Mater for the last time . . . But most of all we remember that another year is over leaving us with many fond and treasured memories. This is your life, C. H. S. COTTON BLOSSOM, 1964 Just as a sculptor makes an impression with his clay, a photographer, a picture with his camera, so, through this yearbook, the Cotton Blossom Staff has created a profile of the 1963-64 school year. It was a memorable year, not only socially and academically, but historically, and, to each CHS student, personally.” COTTON BLOSSOM, 1967 Everyone looks at studying a little differently. Most complain. There are classes you go to and those you get out of. There are papers that require more hours than anyone who hasn't done one would believe. Sometimes it's hard to tell how you learn the most. COTTON BLOSSOM, 1968 A high school is a mixture of emotions. Those who enter know victory and defeat, happiness and sorrow, elation, and anxiety. An outsider sees only a structure of concrete, steel, and brick; but a student knows that CHS is much more.'' COTTON BLOSSOM, 1955 Caruthersville High School has these prerequisites; hence the stages in the production of 'The Bumper Crop of 55’ are presented.” COTTON BLOSSOM. 1960 this is a time of hot-rods, of surging rock-and-roll music, of bermuda shorts, and going steady, it is also a time when the word juvenile too often is linked with the word 'delinquent'. for our 1960 yearbook we have chosen a theme through which we can show a true picture of today's teenagers in our theme poem, and in the pictures, words, and artwork of our book, we believe we have captured the true spirit of the American teenager, in his service, learning, activities, and sports, so it is to you, the people of caruthersville, and especially to you, our fellow teenagers, that we present our 1960 COTTON BLOSSOM, 'The Teen Age.' COTTON BLOSSOM, 1969 The CHS school year 1968-69 Is a man. He draws readily On the resources and Weathered experience of untold Years of organized education. Sometimes, he is set in his ways And little wants or welcomes Innovation. And yet, the year 1968-69 is a child, Shyly moving onward, And growing with each New day. This child, looking Toward the beckoning future, Sees needs in her students That must be met.' ’ 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION-------------------------PAGE 7 FACULTY.................. -...... PAGE 12 SENIORS--------------------------- PAGE 21 JUNIORS------------------------ PAGE 34 SOPHOMORES -.....--------------- PAGE 41 FRESHMEN------------------------- PAGE 49 CLASSES-----------.............. -PAGE 55 ORGANIZATIONS................... PAGE 81 ATHLETICS-------------------- PAGE 111 ACTIVITIES------------------------ PAGE 128 5 1974 COTTON BLOSSOM STAFF EDITOR DALE NUNNERY BUSINESS EDITOR KIM WALDRON ART EDITOR DEBBIE BRANTLEY PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF DALE NUNNERY, KIRK BETZ, AND KEVIN MURPHY LITERARY STAFF DREW WHITE, STEVE DODD, DENISE DODD, WAYNE SMITH, JUDY RAGLAND, ANN ISAAC, REBECCA GALLIAN, KAREN BULLINGTON, ROBERT MOORE, HOPE REEVES, DEBBIE JONES, JAN BRUCE, SUSAN SAMPLE, VICKI MANNERS, TINA WILSON, JIMMY ONLEY, SUSAN ORTON, WENLAN McTERNAN, Stephanie McCullough, Kathleen, kristy davis, iris CAGLE, BEN CANTRELL, ALICE PARKER, CINDY STEWART, CAROL ISAAC, TAMMY McCULLOUGH, AMY JOHNSON, NANCY CHAMPION. Honorary Staff member - Miss Missie Crane - We love you. THE COTTON BLOSSOM STAFF WOULD LIKE TO GIVE SPECIAL THANKS TO THOSE PEOPLE WHO HELPED BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY. TO MISS SANDRA BARNES, WE LOVE HER UNSELFISH HELP IN WORKING ON PAGES AND LENDING MORAL SUPPORT. TO MR. RALPH CLAYTON, WE THANK HIM FOR HELPING WITH PICTURE DEVELOPMENT. JOHN MARK FOWLKES DEVELOPED PICTURES FOR US AND TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT, HE IS GOOD. WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO GIVE SPECIAL RECOGNITION TO MR. GREG CRYSLER FOR DESIGNING OUR FANTASTIC 1974 COTTON BLOSSOM COVER. 1974 COTTON BLOSSOM ADVISOR 6 MISS LEONNA COCKRILL ADMINISTRATION m v Mr. James Bruton Mrs. Jane Betz - Treasurer 1 9 7 4 Dr. Alan Gubin Mr. Jimmy Dean Mr. Robert O. Pierce THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS has a tremendous responsibility. Mr. Carl Hutchison received his B.S.E. from Arkansas State University and his M.E. from U.M.C. Mr. Thomas Porter is the Coordinator of Federal Programs . He holds a B. S. and M.E. degree from Mississippi State College. Speaking of busy people, Mrs. Wilda McElyea is a busy and gracious person. She is secretary to the superintendent. 9 Vlrs. Vee Hooper is the administrative secretary to he Superintendent and Board of Education. Mrs. Limbouth Gurley is the Title I administrative secretary. Mrs. Mary Rollins worked as a secretary for he Caruthersville school system. Secretaries are an integral part of any system. Without them, businesses could not function. Factories would not run efficiently. And school systems would fall apart. We give them undying love and appreciation. Another integral part of the school system is the custodian. We would like to honor Mr. J. L. Hayes. Without him, the school system would not be able to function as efficiently. Whenever a student, a teacher, or an administrator needed anything, they went to Mr. Hayes. Thank you to all of these people. Mr. J. L. Hayes, high school custodian. Part Of School System MR. JOE PARKINSON, has a B.S. from Arkansas MR. VERLON TILL, Guidance Counselor, holds a B.S., State and a M.E. from University of Missouri. He a M.E., and a S.E. from University of Missouri, was Principal and sponsored Student Council. MRS. PAULINE HOSLER was teachers' aide and librarian aide. MRS. RAE MICHIE is secretary to the principal FACULTY MR. BILL ACREY has a B.S. and a M.E. from Eastern New Mexico University. He taught World History and sponsored the Junior class. MRS. KATRINA ACREY received a B.S. and a M.E. from New Mexico University. She was English supervisor and taught English IV. MISS TERESITA ALVARADO was the Spanish teacher and sponsored the Spanish Club. She holds a B. S. and a M. A. from University of Missouri. MRS. MILDRED BASKIN taught many business subjects and sponsored the junior class. She has a B.S. and a Vocational Certificate from Southeast Missouri State University. MISS SANDRA BARNES has a B.S.E. in English from Arkansas State University. She teaches English II and sponsors the Niki Club. MISS PAMILA BETTS holds a B.S. in Science and Tech, from Southern Illinois University. She taught Chemistry, Physics, and Biology and sponsored the sophomore class. g MR. ROGER BOLIN, band director, received a B. S. from Southeast Missouri State University. He also directs pep band and stage band. MRS. EDNA CHAFFIN, FBLA sponsor, taught secretarial practice, shorthand, typing II and holds a B. S. from Southeast Missouri State University. MRS. DOROTHY CLARKE taught an I through IV and sponsored the an club. She holds a B.A. and M. A. from Oklahoma University. MISS LEONNA COCKRILL, advisor for COT-TOM BLOSSOM and TIGER RAG, received a B.A. from University of Missouri. She taught English III, Journalism, and sponsored the sophomore class. MR. GERALD CORBIN taught C.O.E., Mechanical Drawing, Wood Work, Supervisor of Industrial Education. He holds a B.S. in Education and Life Time Coordinator’s Cenifi-cate from Central Missouri State University. MRS. SHIRLEY DELISLF taught Speech Therapy. She holds a B.S.E. and M.A. from Memphis State University. MR. CHARLES EVANS taught Economics, Psychology , and Sociology. He was a Sponsor of Student Council and Junior Class. He holds a B. S. in Education and a M. S. in Education from Central Missouri State University. MR. JOHN GALE taught Agriculture and Farm Building and Tractor Maintenance. He was a sponsor of FFA. He holds a B.S. from University of Missouri. MRS. MARY GRAVES has a B.S. degree from Murray State University. She was a Sponsor of FBLA and Senior Sponsor. She taught Typing I, Filing, Salesmanship, Marketing, Office Machines. MISS MARILYN HOEFENER taught Functional Math II, and Algebra I. She holds a B.S. in Secondary Education from Southeast Missouri State University. MRS. BARBARA JAMES taught High School Art 1, Jr. High Art I, Southside and Westside Elementary An. She holds a B.S. degree from Southeast Missouri State University. MR. HUGH JAMES taught Physical Education and Drivers Education. He was sponsor of Varsity C Club. He holds a B.S.E. major in Physical Education and minor in Drivers Education and History from Arkansas State University. ■ MISS MARTHA JOHNSON taught Physical Education and Health. She was a Sponsor of Tennis Team, Cheerleaders, Senior Homeroom, and Pep Club. She holds a B. S. degree from Bethel College in McKenzie, Tenn. MISS PAULA KIRTLEY taught French I, II, III. She was a Sponsor of French Club. She holds a B.S. in Education from Southeast Missouri University . • LOVE is: MRS. PAULINE MASTERS taught High School Chorus, Kindergarten and Special Education Music. She was a Sponsor of Girls Ensemble and Mixed Chorus. She holds a A.F.A. in Music from William Woods College. MR. NEELEY MITCHELL JR. taught Speech, Drama, English, and Advanced Acting. He was a Sponsor of Senior Class and Missouri Vanguard Theatre. He holds a B. S. in Education with endorsements in Speech, Drama, English and Health from Memphis State University. MRS. EDNA CATHERINE MURPHY taught English II. She was a Sponsor of National Honor Society. She holds a B.S. degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. MR. WILLIAM D. PELTS JR. taught General Shop, Metal Working, and Woodworking II. He is a Sponsor of Junior Class. He holds a B. S. in Industrial Technical Education from Southeast Missouri State University. MISS ZELMA PERRY taught Home Economics. She is a Co-Sponsor of FHA. She holds a B.S. degree and Additional work from Langston University in Oklahoma. MRS. JANICE PINION taught Vocational Home Economics, Consumer Home Making, Family Living, Child Development, and Housing and Interiors. She was a Sponsor of FHA. She holds a B. S. degree from Memphis State University. MR. HAROLD PITTARD taught American History. He was a sponsor of Philosophy Club. He holds a B. A. and M. A. from Utah State University in Logan, Utah. MR. DARRYL ROBERTS taught Advanced Biology and Supervisor Science Program for entire district. He holds a B. S. E. and M. S. E. from Arkansas State University. MRS. JUDY ROBERTS was Librarian. She was Sponsor of Library Club. She holds a B. S. E. from Arkansas State University. MRS. MAGGIE SHELBY taught High School Special Education and Vocational Adjustment Coordination. She was a Sophomore Class Sponsor and D. I. G. Sorority. She holds a B. S. and E.M.R. degree from Arkansas A.M. N. College in Pine Bluff Arkansas. MISS SUSIE SHERWOOD holds a B.S. Degree from Lambuth College. She taught Typing and other business subjects and sponsored the Junior Class and FT A. MR. RON WENE received a B.S.E. and M.S.E. from Henderson State College and taught Physical Education. MR. JAMES E. WILSON holds a B.S. from Southeast Missouri State University and a M. A. from Washington University. He taught Accelerated Math, Pre-Calculus and was Mathematics Supervisor. MISS ROSE WISE has a B.S.E. and M.S.E. from Arkansas State University. She taught Algebra I and II, Geometry, Advanced Math and Sponsored the Math Club. Dedicated, Hardworking Faculty 18 Betty Jo Patterson Cotton Blossom Editor 1949-1950 Cotton Blossom Staff 1949-1950 Rock and Roll Singer Donald Hinton, one of the winners in the Talent Show of 1950, is assisted by Edward Wicker, Clyde Farrow, and Larry Joe Thompson. 19 Ralph Clayton works on sports for Cotton Blossom in 1949-1950 MR. ROSOE M. PIERCE Superintendent 1949-1950 DORIS JEAN REICHERT Cotton Blossom Queen 1949-1950 SENIORS MARLA JUANITA JOHNSON F.H.A. (3 yrs.), Spanish Club, COTTON BLOSSOM (2 yrs.). Student Council - Sophomore, Pep Club (3 yrs.), Mixed Chorus, Freshman Chorus, F.T.A. (lyr.) N.A.A.C. P. Scholarship, Participated in Religious Emphasis Week, Thanksgiving Assembly, Student Council Spaghetti Supper, 1st and 2nd Vice Pres., F.H.A. Home Room Sec. - Senior, Home Room Student Council - Soph., Sgt. at Arms - Pep Club, F.H.A. Voting Delegate, F.H.A. Rep. to the State Convention, Senior Class Pres. PAMELA LEIGH SIDES Thespians, COTTON BLOSSOM, Band - Freshman, Mixed Chorus, Girl's Chorus, Homecoming Candidate, Sec. Homeroom Soph., Sec. Homeroom Jr., Sec. Homeroom Sr., Sec. Senior Class, Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award. CARL STEVEN DODD The Age Of An Era , Gold Card, Vice Pres, of Senior Class, Honor Society (1 yr.), Thespians, Harlequins, Cotton Blossom, Tiger Rag (Editor), Tennis Team (2 yrs.), Bleacher Bums. 5 e n Of • 1974 0 r c 1 a s s Officers KIM DENAY WALDRON Thespians and Harlequins (3 yrs.), Cotton Blossom (3 yrs.). Freshman Pep Club (1 yr.), 1972-1973 Tiger Rag Staff, Make-Up for Children’s Plays, Make-Up for Cotton Blossom Play, Make-up for Plays in 71, '72, '73, Construction Crews and Stage Crews '71, 72, '73, Homecoming Queen, Gold Card, Soph. Cl. Officer (Treas.), Jr. Cl. Officer (Sec.), Sr. Cl. Officer (Treas.), Pres. Sr. Home Room, Jr. Thespian -Treas., Sr. Thespian - Treas., Business Editor - COTTON BLOSSOM. SHELIA GAYE LEDFORD BAIRD Thespians (2 yrs.). Harlequins (1 yr.), Freshman Cheerleader, Concert Band (2 yrs.), Marching Band (2 yrs.), Honor Society (3 yrs.). Vice Pres. Honor Society, Jr. Homeroom Pres., Jr. Class Treas., Sr. Homeroom Officer, Sr. Class Rep., Honor Roll (2 yrs.), Honor Graduate, Rep. to Girls' State, Received $500 Scholarship Columbia Univ., Pep Band (1 yr.). 22 VICKY LYNNE ALSTON F.T.A. (2 yrs.), Honor Society (3 yrs.), French Club (3 yrs.), Marching Band, Concert Band, Pep Band, Stage Band, All-Division Band (4 years), All-District Band, 10 Band Medals, Gold Card, Honor Graduate, Honor Roll, Honor Society ( Sec.)� F.T.A. - Vice Pres., Soph. Homeroom -Sec., Sr. Homeroom - Rep. KATHY LAINE BARNES F.H.A. (3 yrs.), F.B.L.A. (3 yrs.), Pep Club, Nike Club (2 yrs.), Library Club (2 yrs.), Tiger Rag Staff, Honor Society (1 yr.), Gold Card, Modern Dance, F.B.L.A. (Treas.), Nike Club (Treas.). ERNEST BEARD JEFF JULIAN BOYD Honor Soc. (3 yrs.), Stud. Council (3 yrs.), Varsity ’'C Club (4 yrs.), Thespians (2 yrs.), Director - The End Of An Era”, Verdin in Will The Real Jesus Christ Please Stand Up , Tiger Rag, Murray State Theater Workshop, Stage Mgr. for Christmas Plays, Stage Crew - Vanguard, Football, Basketball, Track, Best All-Around Athlete, Best Offensive Lineman, Best Lineman in Conference, All Conf. Off. Tackle and Def. End, All District, All State Hon. Mention, Honor Grad., Finalist in State Discus Competition (3 yrs.), Best Actor in Will J. C. Please Stand Up, Full Athletic Scholarship to MSU, Honor Thespian, S.C. (Treas.)-Jr. yr., S.C. (Pres.)-Sr. yr., Honor Soc. - Treas., Varsity C Club (Rep.). MICHAEL WAYNE BROOKS F.F.A. (3 yrs.), An Club. JAN RENEE BRUCE COTTON BLOSSOM, Tiger Rag, S.C. (2 yrs.), Cheerleader (1 yr.), Cotton Blossom Candidate, Band (1 yr.), Mixed Chorus (2 yrs.). Harlequins. CHERYLE RENEE BRUTON S.C. (3 yrs.), Harlequins (1 yr.), Thespians (2 yrs.), Modern Dance ( 1 yr.), Band (6 yrs.), Pep Club (1 yr.), Ensemble Pianist (1 yr.), Make-Up Will the Real Jesus Christ Please Stand Up, Children’s Play, and The Spectators, Pianist for The Toy Store Keeper, Majorette (3 yrs.), Mkae-Up Award '73, Cotton Blossom Queen, S.C. Rep. ’73, S.C. Rec. Sec. ’74, Thespian Rep. ’73, Thespian Sec. ’74, Majorette (head) (1 yr.), Chm. of Assembly Comm, in S.C. 74. IRIS LEIGH CAGLE F.H.A. (2 yrs.), Harlequins (1 yr.), Thespians (1 yr.), Cotton Blossom Staff (2 yrs.), Honor Soc. (3 yrs.), Tiger Rag Staff (1 yr.), Cotton Blossom Candidate, Honor Grad., Honor Roll Award (2 yrs.). Gold Card, Shorthand Medals, F.H.A. Treas., Asst. Ed. Tiger Rag. JEANNE ANDREWS CAGLE Modern Dance (2 yrs.) - Jr. Dir., Honor Soc. (3 yrs.), Majorette (2 yrs.), Band (2 yrs.), Home Room Off. (Fresh.), S.C. Rep. (Jr.). WILLIAM BENNETT CANTRELL Math Club, Cotton Blossom, Varsity C Club, Tiger Rag, S.C. - Vice Pres., Cotton Blossom Escort, Tiger Rag - Production Ed., Intramural Free Shot Champ., Basketball Letterman, Golf Letterman, Dist. Golf Runner-up, Best Free Shot Percentage in Basketball, Home Room Pres. .(Soph, and Jr.), Jr. Class Pres., Del. to S.C. State Convention. KATHRYN CARTER F.H.A., Girls’ State, Mixed Chorus (2 yrs.), Girls Chorus (1 yr.). MICHAEL WAYNE CECIL F.F.A., Track (Fresh.), Gold Card. NANCY JEAN CHAMPION COTTON BLOSSOM (2 yrs.), Thespians (2 yrs.)� Harlequins, F.H.A., Pep Band, Tiger Rag, Make-Up for Plays (3 yrs.). Stage Construction, Stage Crew for Children’s Play, $500 Scholarship Columbia Univ., Girls’ State. EMMITT ROCHESTER CHITMAN JR. Track, Band, Gold Card, Vice Pres, of Band. Vice Pres, of Homeroom. VICKI JONES CONAWAY Honor Soc. (3 yrs.), Math Club, Harlequins, COTTON BLOSSOM. Band (2 yrs.), Jr. Class Homeroom Officer. DAVID CONWAY DOROTHY ANN COVINGTON Gold Card. FRED GREGORY CRYSLER Glee Club, Philosophy Club, French Club, An Ed. of Tiger Rag, S.C. (2 yrs.). Football, Tennis, Pres, of Soph. Class, Pres, of Jr. Homeroom, Varsity ”C” Club (2 yrs.), Gold Card, Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award. CLARENCE CUNNINGHAM ”C Club (2 yrs.), Football (2 yrs.). Basketball (3 yrs.), Track (3 yrs.). CALVIN E. CUTLER F.F. A. (4 yrs.). An Club, Chapter Farmer Pin, Star Greenland Pin, Officers Pin, Treas. of F.F. A. 72-73, Pres, of F.F. A. 73-74. PAUL RAY DAVIDSON F.F.A., Band, Track, C.O.E. KRISTY LEE DAVIS Fresh. Cheerleader, Pep Club, Harlequins, Thespians, COTTON BLOSSOM (2 yrs.), Tiger Rag Staff (Feature Ed.), Concen Band, Pep Band, Honor Soc. (3 yrs.), Modern Dance (2 yrs.). Gold Card, Homecoming Candidate, Girls' State, Scholarship to Columbia Univ., Honor Roll, Honor Grad., Did Make-Up and Stage Construction in’’Plaza Suite , ’’Spectators , Sorry Wrong Number , Three On A Bench ; Fresh. Class Sec., Soph. Class Sec., Jr. Class Rep., Capt. Fresh. Cheerleader. MARY DAVIS Nike Club, Pep Club, Chrlr., Tiger Rag Staff, Hmrm. Pres., Girls Cho. CARON LEE DODD Thespians, Harlequins, Pep Cl., Mod. Dance, S.C., Mar. Band, Con. Band, Stage Crew for Plaza Suite , Spectators , Sorry Wrong Number , Will Tne Real J. C. Please Stand Up , Three On A Bench , Colton Blossom Cand., Hmrm. Off., Treas. of Mod. Dance. SHERRIE ANN DODSON F.H. A., Pep Club (1 yr.), Pep Band (1 yr.), Marching and Concert Band (3 yrs.). Mixed Chorus (1 yr.). Girls Chorus (1 yr.). Gold Card, Who's Who Among American High School Students 72-73. LINDA KAY DOUGLAS F.H. A. (2 yrs.), 1 yr. Rec. Leader, 1 yr. Sec., Attended State Convention, Pep Club - Pres. (2 yrs.), Nike Club - Pres. (2 yrs.), Library Club (2 yrs.), F.B.L. A. (2 yrs.), Pep Club (1 yr.). Modern Dance (1 yr.), Girls Chorus (3 years), Homeroom Officer - Sec., Gold Card, Tiger Rag Staff - Production Ed., Library Asst. FABIAN W. DRIVER Varsity C (2 yrs.), Jr. High and High School Track, Lettered Two Yrs. WILHELMINA DRIVER Pep Club (3 yrs.), Mixed Chorus (2 yrs.), Girls Chorus (1 yr). LESIA GAY DUDNEY Gold Card, Tiger Rag Staff - News Ed. RONNIE MAX EVANS F.T.A. (2 yrs.), F.F.A. (2 yrs.), S.C. (2 yrs.), S.C. Rep. - Jr. Class, Football Varsity (1 yr.), Vice Pres. Soph. Class, Sec. - F.F.A., Transferred from Delta C-7. HOWARD BADER FIKE Thespians and Harlequins (2 yrs.), F.F.A. (2 yrs.), Key Club (2 yrs.), French Club (1 yr.), T.K.O. (3 yrs.), Varsity C” Club (3 yrs.). Tiger Rag Staff (1 yr.), Football, Three On A Bench (Cast), Stage Crew for Vanguard, Stage Mgr. - End Of An Era, Best Supporting Actor for Three On A Bench, Honor Roll, Gold Card, Thespians - Pres., Homeroom - Pres., Tiger Rag Staff - Copy Ed. CYNTHIA LOUISE FOWLKES ANITA GLENN FHA, Pep Club. FRANK GRAY JR. PATRICIA CAGLE GREGORY Pep Club, Harlequins, Thespians, Make-Up and Publicity for Plays, Honor Grad., Soph. Homeroom Pres. CHRISTOPHER BRADY HATCH Harlequins, Thespians, Tennis, Sound for Plays, Band Award, Homeroom Vice Pres., Thespians Pres., Band. ROOSEVELT HAYES Spanish Club (2 yrs.). Spanish Volleyball, Bleacher Bums. W. L. HAYES JR. Basketball Mgr., Gold Card. MARCUS HILL DEBORAH ANN HOLLAND Pep Club (2 yrs.), F.H. A. (1 yr.), Nike Club (2 yrs.), Girls Chorus, Mixed Chorus, C.O.E., Shorthand Medal, Sec. Nike Club. BILLY RAY HOLLIS F.F.A. (3 yrs.), Gold Card. DEBRA J. HOOD F.H. A. (4 yrs.), Girls Ensemble (3 yrs.), Harlequins, Pep Club, A.A.U. Track, All District Chorus, All District Select Chorus, Honor Roll, Gold Card, 1st Prize Jingle Contest, Sec. Vice Pres. - F.H.A., First Pres. - F.H.A. DONALD HOOD F.F.A. (2 yrs.). An Club (1 yr.), Basketball Mgr. (2 yrs.). WANDA ELAINE HOPPER French Club (2 yrs.), Library Club (2 yrs.). Harlequins (1 yr.), Honor Society (3 yrs.), Pres., Vanguard Ticket Comm., Honor Grad., Betty Crocker Homemaker Award, Pres. Soph., Pres. Jr. Homeroom, Vice Pres. Jr. Class, Vice Pres. Sr. Homeroom. DONNA KAY HOUSE National Honor Soc. (3 yrs.), Spanish Club (2 yrs.), F.H.A. (1 yr.), F.T.A. (2 yrs.), Band -Marching, Concert, Pep (4 yrs.), Jr. Class Officer. KITTY RENEE HUGHES Modern Dance (2 yrs.), Pep Club (1 yr.), F.H. A. (1 yr.), F.B.L. A. (1 yr.), Library Club (1 yr.), Cotton Blossom (1 yr.), Girls Chorus, Mixed Chorus, One Act Play - Twist of Fate, Treas. of Homeroom - Sr. Yr. ETHEL HUNT CAROL FRANCES ISAAC Spanish Coub (1 yr.), Cotton Blossom (1 yr.), F.T.A. (1 yr.), Pep Club (1 yr.), Cast Member of Play, A Near Twist of Fate , Tiger Rag Staff, Mixed Chorus, Homecoming Candidate. Gold Card, Sec. of Homeroom. KAREN RENE JONES F.H.A. (2yrs.), French Club (2 yrs.), Modern Dance (2 yrs.). Student Council (2 yrs.), Alpha Delta Kappa National Sorority, Cast - Sorry Wrong Number and A Twist of Fate, Gold Card, Cotton Blossom Candidate, French Club -Secretary and Treasurer, Homeroom - President and Secretary, Vice-President, Chaplain of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority. KARLA JANE JONES Marching Band, Concert Band and Pep Band (3 yrs.). Freshman Cheerleader, Pep Club (3 yrs.). Pep Club Sergeant at Arms, Harliquins and Thespians (3 yrs.), Make-Up Crew - Plaza Suite, The Spectators, Will the Real Jesus Christ Please Stand Up, Sorry Wrong Number, Three On A Bench, Childrens Christmas Play, Stage Crew, Gold Card, Cotton Blossom, French Club, All Division Band. LE1GHAN KENLEY Junior Representative - F.H.A., Second Vice-President (3 yrs.), Modern Dance (3 yrs.), Honor Society (3 yrs.), Cotton Blossom (1 yr.), Alpha Delta Kappa (Songleader and Senior Representative), Band, Marching Band, Majorette, (3 yrs.), $200 Art Scholarship from Arkansas State University, Honor Graduate, Homeroom President -Sophomore, Junior, Reporter - Senior, Junior Class Secretary. GWENDOLYN SUE KIMBRELL Pep Club (1 yr.), F.B.L. A. (1 yr.), F.H.A. (1 yr.). JOSEPH MARTIN KULPEKSA Varsity C Club (3 yrs.), Tiger Rag Staff, Student Council, Key Club, Cast - The End of an Era, Football, All South Conference 1972, All Area 1972, All South Conference 1973, All District 1973, Best Defensive Lineman 1972, Intramural Committee Chairman - Student Council. LACHELLE LARIETTA LEWIS Pep Club, Negro History Week. RANDY RICHARDSON LOSSING CAROL GAY MANLEY French Club, Chess and Checkers - Secretary, Honor Society, Honor Graduate, Student Council, Stage Band, Marching Band, Concert Band, All-Division Band, All-District Band, Homeroom, Vice-President, Cast - A Near Twist of Fate. LINDA JEAN MAXWELL PHILLIP DODD McELYEA JERRY McKEE BRADLEY EUGENE MEALES Picture Not Available GARY L. MEDLIN STEPHEN R. MEEK Concert Band, Marching Band, Stage Band, Pep Band, French Club, French Club Award, Honor Soc. (3 yrs.), S.C. (2 yrs.), Honor Roll (3 yrs.). Boys' State Rep., Bleacher Bums, Journalism Award, Tiger Rag Copy Ed., Honor Grad., Gold Card, Soph. Class Rep. STEPHEN BLAN MOODY F.F.A. (4 yrs.), Harlequins, Pep Band, Football, Gold Card, F.F.A. Vice Pres., Soil Judging Team. ROBERT KENNETH MOORE Cotton Blossom Staff, Tiger Rag Staff, Honor Roll, Gold Card, Bleacher Bums, Soph. Class Rep., Perfect Attendance, Fresh., An End of An Era. GARY MORGAN F.F.A. (3 yrs.), Agriculture Mechanics Award. HAROLD VERNON NOLEN II Honor Soc. (3 yrs.), Gold Card, Perfect Attendance, Honor Roll Award, Honor Roll, Honor Grad., Homeroom Officer. DALE EDWIN NUNNERY French Club (2 yrs.), Math Club (1 yr.). Cotton Blossom (1 yr.), S.C. (2 yrs.), Honor Soc. (3 yrs.). Tiger Rag Staff, Varsity C Club (3 yrs.). Basketball, Golf, Tennis, Write and Starred in The End of an Era , Cotton Blossom Ed., Sr. Homeroom Pres., Honor Soc. Officer, Honor Grad., Gold Card, Scholarship, Honor Roll Award, Speech Award, Journalism Award. BRYAN KEITH OATSVALL F.F.A. (2 yrs.). Track, C.O.E., Mechanic of the Year, F.F.A. Sec. CARL ODOM Stage Band, No. 1 Band Student in 72-73, All Division Band (3 yrs.), District Band (1 yr.). JAMES WILLIAM ONLEY Cotton Blossom, Tiger Rag, Math Club (3 yrs.), Varsity C Club, Key Club, Honor Soc., Football, Golf, Stage Crew The End of an Era , Honor Roll, Honor Grad., Gold Card, Math Club - Pres., Math Club - Rep. ALICE JANE PARKER Harlequins and Thespians (3 yrs.). Library Club, F.H.A., Pep Club, Actress in Plaza Suite , Sorry Wrong Number , Water, Water, Everywhere , Honor Roll, Gold Card, Library Club Sec., Jr. Homeroom Vice Pres. HILLARY PARKER BRAfJCE GLENN PARKINSON Fresh. Football and Track, B Team Basketball, All District Chorus. FRANKIE RENEE PIERCE F.H.A. (2yrs.), Library Club (2yrs.), Pep Club (2 yrs.), Girls Chorus (3 yrs.). Gold Card, Tiger Rag Staff, Library Club Pres., Sr. Homeroom Treas. SANDRA L. PITTMAN F.H.A., Pep Club, Tiger Rag Staff, Gold Card. RICHARD WESLEY PITTS JR. Photography Club, Bleacher Bums, Basketball, Scholarship, (All Dist., All Conference Basketball), Homeroom Officer. PATRICIA ANDREW PRATHER Pep Club. WILLIAM HENRY RATLIFF Gold Card. JACKIE ROBERTS F.H.A. (3 yrs.), Pep Club (2 yrs.), Mixed Chorus, Girls Chorus, F.H.A. Membership Award. CRYSTAL ROBINSON ANNETTA RODGERS Gold Card. RHONDA LYNN SAMPLE JERRY SHAW RICHARD BAIN SHIELDS F.F.A. (3 yrs.), Football (3 yrs.). Vice Pres, of F.F.A. (3 yrs.). ANNIE MAE SMITH SANDRA SMITH Pep Club (3 yrs.). Mixed Chorus (1 yr.). WAYNE SMITH Varsity C Club Pres. (2 yrs.), French Club (2 yrs.), Honor Soc. (3 yrs.), Cotton Blossom, Tiger Rag Ed., S.C. (2 yrs.). Key Club, Basketball (3 yrs.), Tennis (3 yrs.), Cast, ’’The End of an Era , Honor Roll Award, Gold Card, French Class Award, Missouri Boys' State, National Merit Semi-Finalist, Who’s Who in America, Honor Grad., Valedictorian, Presidential Scholarship MSU, Homeroom Officer, S.C. Treas. JAMES EDWARD SPEIDEL Varsity C Club (2 yrs.), Football, Gold Card, Honor Soc. (2 yrs.), Honor Roll, Homeroom Vice Pres. MICHAEL WAYNE TALKINGTON F.F. A., An Club (2 yrs.). CHAROLETTE ANN TATE Pep Club, Library Club (2 yrs.), Vice Pres., F.B.L.A. (2 yrs.), F.H.A. (4 yrs.), Rep., Nike Club (2 yrs.) Vice Pres., Tiger Rag Staff, Homeroom Officer - Treas., Girls Chorus (3 yrs.), Gold Card, Modem Dance, Library Asst. BYRON TAYLOR F.F.A., Soil Judging Team, F.F.A. Pres. ODELL THORNTON JR. F.F.A. (2 yrs.), Fresh. Football, Soph. Basketball. C.O.E., F.F.A. Pari. CHRISTI LYNN TILLMAN F.H.A. (2 yrs.), C.O.E., Girls Chorus (1 yr.), Mixed Chorus (2 yrs.), Gold Card. GWENDOLYN E. TOLES Pep Club (2 yrs.). JIMMY L. TOWNSEND Varsity C Club, Football, Basketball, Track, Sec. Team All Conference Football, Vice Pres. Homeroom. DESSIA RENEE WADE Pep Club, Fresh. Cheerleader, Sr. Cheerleader, Mascot Soph. Yr. RONALD WARREN BILLIE DENISE WATKINS Mixed Chorus, Gold Card, Library Club (2 yrs.), F.H.A. ROGER WATKINS JOY WINTERS WEBER Gold Card, F.H.A. (2 yrs.), F.B.L.A. (1 yr.). CLARA WEBSTER Harlequins (1 yr.), F.H.A. (2 yrs.), Pep Club (2 yrs.), F.T. A. (1 yr.), Mixed Chorus (3 yrs.), Girls Ensemble (1 yr.), Sr. Homeroom Rep., Sec. Soph. Homeroom. DREW WHITE Honor Soc. (3 yrs.), French Club, Bleacher Bums, Cotton Blossom, Key Club, Tiger Rag Asst. Ed., Tennis Team, Wrote and Starred in The End of an Era , Honor Roll Award, Honor Grad., Sr. Homeroom Pres. PHYLLIS ANN WHITE TERESA ROWELL WILSON French Club (1 yr.). Library Club (1 yr.), Gold Card, Homeroom Offices. WYATT EDWARD WIMBERLEY F.F.A. (1 yr.), French Club (1 yr.), An Club (1 yr.), Honor Roll, Homeroom Pres. Sr. and Jr. Yr. DORIS ODEAN YOUNG Gold Card. 31 Teachers Off Duty JUNIORS J a n i o r Levin Letner Vice-President Stephanie McCullough Treasurer Kevin Murphy President The Juniors, with their spirit and enthusiasm, worked especially hard this year to earn money for their annual Prom given to the seniors. They earned money by selling refreshments in the concession stand, selling polywog candy, and having bake sales. The theme of the Prom this year was Wizard of Oz with the music sponsored by Target. 0 f f I c e r s Judy Ragland Secretary Kathy Jones Reporter Of 1973-74 35 Adams, Paula Agnew, Myra Bell, Walter Bennett, Janice Betz, Kirk Bizzle, Robert Blackman, Susan Bolton, John Bond, Ginger Boyd, James Boyd, Kathy Brantley, Debbie Bryant, Joe Paul Bullington, Karen Burris, Steve Bush, Linda Carter, Joel Clark, Larry Juniors Coble, Deborah Conway, Kim Cornell, Janet Cotton, Melodie Crane, Jay Crawford, Jeff Crawford, Mike Creed, David Dodd, Denise Dormer, Dale Edney, Dorothy Fair, Rebecca Foster, Jeffery Gallian, Rebecca Glass, Paul Going, Jimmy Goedale, Howard Grant, David 36 Griffin, Gerald Gunnels, Larry Hall, Ruby Hames, Butch Hastings, Rita Hayes, Gerry Holden, Velma Hollis, Vance Huffman, Ronnie Inman, Keith Isaac, Ann Jackson, Shep X. Jean, Debbie Jones, Ricky Kasper, Jo Ann Knott, Wayne Langford, Michael Lee, Debbie Class Lux, Marilyn Malin, Debbie Manuel, Charles Maxwell, Patty Meek, Gary Miller, Walla Mills, Wanda Peters, Eugene Pierce, Jeff Procter, Paula Reno, Gloria Rhinehart, Shelia Riley, Donald Robinson, Masseline Rogers, Patty Rowell, Kathy Sams, Wallie Sample, Susan 37 Schultz, Louis Scott, Sylvia Shepard, Vince Smith, Brenda Smith, Harriet South, Cindy Southern, Tony Stamm, Phil Steward, Joyce Stockton, Doug Stone, Janice Strong, Robert Swinney, Michele Sykes, Callie Tate, Guy Thompson, Ella Tillman, Mark Tomlin, Anthony We caught some of the Juniors eating the profits of the concession stand. Kevin Murphy, James Dorroh, and Miss Wise worked especially hard this year for the Junior Class. Joe Paul Bryant seems scared of the machine. 38 Treece, Vaughn Turnbow, Jackie Tyes, Donna Vickers, Dewayne Voisin, Paul Wattle, Mike Williams, John Williams, Leo Wilson, Tina Wimberly, David Wimberly, Randy Womack, Liz Woods, Kathy Wright, Betty Wright, Megan Young, Carletta Junior officers plan for Prom. Keith Inman takes a look at the others’ rings. Juniors show off class rings. 39 SOPHOMORES Bobby Ayers Kathy Barnes Rosalind Bowens David Boyd Becky Boyd Kittrell Brewer Randy Brantley Michael Bruton Thomas Burch Allan Burrus Bob Busby Denise Busby Successful Diane Busby Denny Cain Gary Carter Clarence Chitman Robert Campbell Tommy Clayton Eva Coble Mark Dale Cindy Dewolf Earline Driver Tim Ferrell Jane Fike Peggy Garner Tina Gentry Tami Glass Lonnie Gleen Shirley Grant Judy Grooms 42 Dale Gunnels Chuck Hardesty Karen Harrison Billy Hayden Jan Hedge Jim Hendricks Barry Hensley Vicki Hill Billy Hinchey Connie Holden Lynetta Hoskins Carla Hitchison Sophomores Kathy Holder Johnny Hooker Karen House Victor Isom Tammy Jarboe Jerry Johnson Kim Johnson Keith Kimbrell Buddy Knox Chandra Lancaster Debbie Larry Donna Larry Judy Lee Toni Malone Wade Malone Vikki Maners Glen Matlock Joanie Meador 43 Dana Morgan Dona Morgan Robert Morgan Kathleen Murphy Carol McCoy Tammy McCulloh Don Morris Teressa Melton Barbara Meredith Carl Meyer Mark Meyer Janice Mithcell Hayden McKaskle Wenlan McTernan Steve Nunnery Pat Oatsvall Steve Oatsvall Terre Pierce Vicki Pinkley Claude Pittman Gary Pounder Dale Prater Leara Prather Laura Pruitt Wesley Quartermous Hope Reeves Kathy Reno Johnny Riley Ricky Riley Ruth Ann Roe Lois Sams Marilyn Sanders Lorrie Shell Leslie Skelton Carl Tipton Janet Tomlin Alan Treece Harold Treece Peggy Turnbow Larry Turner Mark Vancil Danny Weber Mary Wells Ronnie Wells Vivian Wiley Debbie Wilbanks Dana Williams Gerome Wilson Ruby Stevenson Donald Talkington Lorenza Thompson Vicki Tillman Lisa Tinsley Herman Versey Terry Waldrop Ranee Walker Ricky Walker Mike Watkeins JacQueline Woods Elizabeth Young Sophomore Vice-President Bobby Taylor Secretary Mary Cecil Officers Marilyn Hunt Reporter 47 Successful Year The sophomores had a very successful year. They met many new friends and teachers, and performed a variety of new tasks. We hope their future years will be as successful as their first! £ w w Ricky Agnew Timmy Alexander Brenda Allen Rodney Anderson Kenny Allen Tina Baggett Almsy Barnett Kevin Barnes Nickie Bennett Dorthy Betz Kathy Bolin Glenda Bonee Johnny Bostic Grant Brooks Jerry Bruce J. J. Bullington Joe Busby Troy Cagle Thomas Camp Bucky Cantrell Cindy Carroll Danny Cecil Julie Chaffin Denise Chernugal Freshman 1973-74 Jerome Cobb Dawn Cotton Jimmy Crane Betty Cross Ruth Cross Putt Cunningham Mike Curts Lesa Cutler Dorsey Davis Kim Dean Cynthia Dorrah Mary Lynn Dorrah 50 Joan Duda Donnette Farris Phillis Fields John Fowlkes Mildred Gilbert Micky Gillam Herbert Grant Larry Griffin Steve Gubin Earl Gunn Jimmy Harris Sally Hawks Ralph Hawthorne Trey Heyden Debbie Hedge Kay Hogue Dorothy Holmes Sandra Hooker Ronald Hoskins Carla Johnson Cecil Johnson Jonny Johnson Steve Johnson Timmy Johnson Christy Jones Debbie Jones Marty Jones Donna Kimbrell Steve Kinley Cheryl Langford Francis Littles Robert Littles Annette Littrell David Malin Janna McCam Randy McClendon Mary McCollough Dorthy McGee Jane McGraw Joy McGraw Peggy McKee Tammy Meales 51 Kevin Meek Marilyn Mills Ronny Moody Lisa Moore Renee Morgan Charlie Oatsvall Mike Onley Lynette Owens Orlando Owens Debbie Parkinson Mike Parrot Reginald Pitts Shirley Pittman Sissy Pierce Billie Pierce Jeff Peters Melinda Pendergrass Lera Prather Jesse Mae Prather Holly Prather Jerry Powell Bobby Powell Cheryl Renfro Gary Riggs James Robinson Marilyn Rodgers Joel Rollins Linda Shell Glen Simmons Willy Simmons Herbert Smith Pierce Smith Troy Smith Ronnie Spiedel Jeff Spooner Lisa Swinney Kathy Taylor Tony Teter Beth Tillman Wade Tipton Leonard Townsend Crystal Tucker Lawana Tucker Donald Tyes Kenny Vaughn Jeretta Vickers Michael Webster Timmy Wells 52 53 The Freshmen this year were very active - in French Club, and more, more, more. The graduating class of '77 is looking forward to high school, but they’ll have fond memories of their experiences at junior high. This was a year of involvement in such organizations as: Math Club, Spanish Club, French Club, Pep Club, F.H.A., and F.F. A. The ninth grade athletes were proud of their records: Basketball (10-2); Football (3-4-1): a third in the Semo Track Invitational; and for the first time in the C’ville system - a girls' volleyball team existed. Although these 1973-74 Freshmen began their academic careers at C.H.S., they brought their lives at CJHS to a close. 54 CLASSES A r t c I a s s Louis enjoys his work! Cricket is proud to display his art work. Louis lends a helping hand. Mrs. Clark displays the work of her students. 57 Reaches For Talent Mrs. James enjoys her work and her students. Home Economics Plans For The Future Mrs. Janice Pinion and Miss Zelma Perry were this year’s Home Ec instructors. Both ladies were aware of the need to educate today’s young people in the fine arts of home management, sewing, and cooking. The most important ingredient in this recipe is to add a little spice. In this case take an all girl class and add - men. What with the ridiculous costs of food and clothing constantly rising, a home economist should be able to juggle the books to balance her budget - but Mrs. Pinion, this isn’t necessary. Industrial Arts Builds ■ Miss Barnes is taken by surprise. One of the more original activities is the production of the myths. Here the group (one of them) gathers for a picture. How To Be English classes have started on a new program. With the state's new requirements for English, the C'ville English teachers are revamping the entire English program. The new program will hopefully offer the students more of a choice. This year was the last year for English II, III, and IV. 1974-75 will have the mini and semester English classes. Relevant English III classes under Mr. Mitchell, kept busy with term papers and American Literature. The myths were presented in the Old Gym and the Randy, you just wanted to hold Wenlan's hand Mrs. Murphy checks to see how her students are getting along. While The Trying New English III students ham it up for the camera. Linda Walton and Tammy McCullough are performing for thier myths. 61 62 Miss Sherwood, I need help! Hello Joe! Busy Leighan and Hope don't even notice the camera! u „ The business classes are part of the practi- cal curriculum. They teach the arts of typ-. ing, bookkeeping, accounting, selling, and I the writing of checks. Mrs. Chaffin, Miss Sherwood, Mrs. Graves, and Mrs. Baskin are „ the professionals teaching their profession. '1 The students can see the immediate results of their efforts in a business class even (3 before they graduate. Typing will help with the outside work-a-„ day world. And what could be more practi- cal than Secretarial practice? s The General Business Classes learned that the business world takes a lot of understanding. Mrs. Graves teaches her students not to look at those keys. What a happy looking future business faces! 63 Denise Dodd demonstrates the art of acting as Steve looks on. Time sure flies when you're having fun! — Drama — Key To Your Inner Self Joe Paul gets a taste of Women's Lib and seems to be enjoying it. Speech Classes Teach The Art Of Kirk Betz, Karen Jones, and Mr. Mitchell discuss grades and pose at the same time. I o People say that the ability to give speeches has to be one of the greatest talents that man has. If man cannot communicate effectively with his fellow man, then his job, his home, and his friends will have trouble. Mr. Mitchell works hard to help in communications. Karen seems to be enjoying herself. Ben Cantrell gave good speeches and probably will give Winston Churchill a run for his money. 65 Gain Knowledge Of Michael Langford and the rest of the Spanish Class produced a Spanish Habla Espanol. Paper for the first time this year. Spanish Classes, under the direction of Miss Alvarado, learned to speak a foreign language. They also learned many customs and facts about the country. The class produced a newspaper in Spanish and English. The Cotton Blossom Staff would like to congratulate the Spanish class for trying something new. Spanish Class Turns To Journalism The class must be discussing the format for their newspaper. Peace to you too, Walter! Sophomore classes learned of the world outside their own. Toni Malone and Hope Reeves have a few comments about the mural. History classes taught the students about their own history, their world, and themselves. World History, under the direction of Mr. Bill Acrey, produced the idea of painting a mural on their back wall. The idea became a reality, and the mural illustrated imagination. American History classes, under Mr. Pittard, studied the American Constitution and American Culture . Mr. Evans was the man that taught the students about themselves and about the people they would have to deal with in their lives. History Classes Protect p r 0 d u c e M u r a 1 Our Heritage Mr. Pittard explains to Melodie Cotton. Mr. Pittard did the Energy Crisis reach your classroom? 69 5 A+H - a Rose raps with room. Math Multiplies Mathematics classes provided students with the basic mathematical skills and challenged students to exercise their thinking ability. Attention was given to students with varying abilities and interests. Activities, such as curve stitching and work with computers and calculators added special interest to classes. The advent of the pocket calculator made computational work easier for some students. The math program this year included several accelerated classes, which will provide students with an even stronger mathematical background. Mentality Nubs knows. Class contemplates conclusion. 70 Class wises up. Class gets ahead. A picture is worth a thousand words. Students look intelligent. 1 I V i Class would rather fight than stitch. 71 Charles Manuel, are you proud of your Music? Mrs. Masters seems to be happy today. Sing With Us — Chorus Classes of 1974 Steve and Bryan, what are ya'll looking at? Happy Together Is this Caruthersville High School's Mixed Chorus? Un- Pam Sides seems to be more interested in who’s taking the believable isn't it? picture, than singing. 73 Girl's P.E. Boy's P.E. Janice, you are in the wrong P.E. class. Hit one out there Buddy. If you don't let me up I’ll hurt you. 75 Bobby Taylor - you leave Judy alone - The Trim will get you. Barbara seems to be busy. Science Classes Mr. Roberts was the Science Supervisor for the year, and he only worked hard from the beginning of the year until the end. Miss Betts also worked hard. No one is quite sure about the students’ working time, but all the science classes demanded a great deal of time. Randy - quick let it go before it eats you! For days, the school student body and faculty avoided Mr. Roberts' room - here's why! Susan Sample - ’’What am I doing here? Miss Betts is trying to project some new information and the rest of the class is watching the camera. Hayden doesn't even know the camera is there. Mr. Roberts is a favorite among his students, because he makes them work and like it. Study Hall Chris uses first hour Study Hall to wake up. Students in last hour Study Hall want to get their work done. A Way To Get Out! Student Lounge) Robert, keep your eyes on the game. Another Way (Library) ORGANIZATIONS F.R. (L-R) Roben Trim Moore, Steve Meekless Meek, Wayne Smith, Steve Spike Dodd, Jan Frencie Bruce. S.R.: Drew Maddog White, Stephanie Betty McCullough, Charolette Tate, Kathy Barnes, Linda Douglas, Kristy Davis. T.R.: Dale Nubs Nunnery, Jimmy Onley, Ben Dynamite Cantrell, Carol Isaac, Caron Dodd, Greg Crys-ler. This 4th hr. Journalism Steve Dodd - Editor Iris Cagel - Assistant Ed. Steve Meek - Copy Editor Linda Douglas - Production Ed. Lesia Dudney - News Ed. Robert Moore - Sports Ed. Paula Hayes - Art Ed. Kathy Barnes, Susan Blackman, Linda Bush, Nancy Champion, Mary Davis, Katrena Meyer, Frankie Pierce, Cathy Rowell, Charolette Tate, Denise Watkins - Reporters. Years Tiger Rag — Innovating; And Original! 6th hr. Journalism Wayne Smith - Editor Drew White - Assistant Ed. Ben Cantrell - Production Ed. Bader Fike - Copy Ed. Joe Kulpeksa - Sports Ed. Jan Bruce - News Ed. Dale Nunnery - Humor Ed. Greg Crysler - Art Ed. Kristy Davis - Feature Ed. Jeff Boyd, Carol Isaac, Jimmy Onley, Sandra Pittman, Caron Dodd, Stephanie McCullough - Reporters. 82 Mixed Chorus - Entertaining at their beautiful Christmas concert. The music department consisted of Girls Ensemble, Mixed Double Quartet, Mixed Chorus, and Girls Chorus. Under the leadership of Mrs. Pauline Masters, the music groups went to several interesting places this year. Girls Ensemble: This group sang at Caruthersville Library for Library week, Hayti-Beta Sigma Phi meeting, Christmas Bell Contest and Fashion show, Christmas Concert, North Pemiscot on Tour, Spring Concert. The Mixed Double Quartet sang at Hayti Chorus Produces for Beta Sigma Phi meeting, Christmas Concert, Christmas Bell Contest and Fashion Show, North Pemiscot on Tour, Spring Concert. The Mixed Chorus sang at the Southeast Missouri Nurses Graduation at Hayti, Christmas Concert, Kiwanis Club, North Pemiscot on Tour, First Baptist Church at a Sunday morning service, Spring Concert and Baccalaureate, Commencement. The Girls Chorus sang at the Christmas and Spring Concert. Girls Ensemble - Patty Rodgers, Cynthia Young, Phyllis Gibson, Kathy Barnes, Denise Watkins, Judy Lee, Sharee Dotson, Masseline Robinson, Earline Driver, Linda Walton, Myra Agnew, Becky Boyd, Teresa Melton. Mixed Double Quartet and Girls Ensemble in assembly. Beautiful Music Together Mixed Double Quartet - Dawn Nelson, Hope Reeves, Judy Grooms, Don Morris, Brance Parkinson, Jay Crane, and Pat Oatsvall. , Y. A A Girls Ensemble - Barbara Merideth, Susan Sample, Janice Mitchell, Debra Hood, Becky Boyd, Clara Webster. (Jay Crane, pianist). 85 SUSAN BLACKMAN (Captain) GERRY HAYES (Co-Captain) Cheerleaders CAROL McCOY CINDY SOUTH The cheerleaders, sponsored by Miss Johnson, went through many hard hours of practice to support the boys in basketball and football. 86 RENEE WADE KATHY RENO 87 C.H.S. CHEERLEADERS MISS LEIGHAN KENLEY MISS BETTY WRIGHT Head Majorette and Drum Majorette - MISS TINA WILSON 1974 M a j o r e t t e s Our 1973 Majorettes - Aren't they pretty! New Ideas, New Routines and New Vitality MISS DAWN NELSON MISS CINDY STEWART MISS DAWN COTTON mKK THE LIBRARY CLUB TOP: Debbie Jones, Kathy Barnes. BOTTOM: Charlate Tate, Mrs. Roberts, Linda Douglas. The Library Club furnished many nice things for the High School this year. They gave a tea for the teachers, and they decorated a tree for the Old Gym during Christmas. Besides these nice things, they helped Mrs. Roberts keep the Library an efficient place to be. THE ART CLUB TOP ROW: Bob Busby, Massline Robertson, Mark Dale, Calvin Cutler. MIDDLE ROW: Michael Langford, Mary Wells, Mrs. Clark, Danna Williams, Kathy Jean. BOTTOM ROW: Tina Gentry, Michelle Swinney, Lois Sams. The An Club mainly works on the Art Show every year, with the hope that their endeavors will aid in the cultural growth of Caruthersville. Band ' Notes” Success c h a r a c t e r, L e a d e r s h i P 5 e r v i c e, S c h 0 a r s h 1 P. H o n o r Carl Tipton is one of the students initiated into Congratulations Bobby Taylor! N.H.S. National Honor Society F.R. (L-R) Mrs. Murphy, Vicky Alston, Wanda Hooper, Sheila Beard, Dale Nunnery. S.R. (L-R) Donna House, Debbie Brantley, Dana Morgan, Wayne Smith, Joe Paul Bryant, Steve Meek, Eva Coble, Dana Morgan, Lisa Tinsley. T.R. (L-R) Harold Nolen, Stephanie McCullough, Keith Inman, Hayden McKaskle, Steve Dodd, Hope Reeves, Kathy Reno, Jane Fike, Carla Hutchison, Kristy Davis, Rebecca Boyd, Renee Hutcheson. F.R. (L-R) Carol Manley, Wenlan McTernan, Vicky Conaway, Kevin Murphy, Susan Orton, Bobby Taylor, Dawn Nelson, Tammy McCullough, Carol McCoy, Katheleen Murphy, Debbie Coble, Don Morris, Carl Tipton. F.R. (L-R) Marilyn Lux, Debbie Lee, Janet Corrall, Drew White, Tammy Jarboe, Jimmy Onley, Frances Odom, Mary Cecil, Megan Wright, Myra Agnew, Melodie Cotton Gonzales, Jay Crane. 92 Installation 93 F.R.: Hope Reeves, Denise Busby. S.R.: Jan Hedge, Miss Johnson. T.R.: Dona Morgan, JaneFike, Debbie Jones Pep Club Pep Club and Varsity C are responsible for the school's attitude toward the athletic program. Pep Club, under the sponsorship of Miss Martha Johnson, was the only outlet for school spirit. However, Miss Johnson could not do the job all by herself. She needed the help of the girls, and she did not get that help. Varsity C's responsibility is to pick the Homecoming Queen and candidates. The Varsity C is made up of the students that have lettered - including girls. Varsity C F.R.: Jeff Pierce, Wayne Smith, Kevin Murphy. S.R.: Paul Palmer, Karen Bullington. T.R.: Coach James, Clarence Cunningham, Jimmy Speidel, Jim Boyd, Jim Going, Gary Walton, Tina Wilson, Carla Hutchison, Jimmie Bullington, Mary L. Dorroh. F.R.: Dale Nunnery, Keith Inman, Levin Letner, Greg Crysler, Bobby Spencer, Ben Cantrell, Kirk Betz, Jimmy Onley. Officers: (L-R) Paula Procter, Corresponding Secretary: Joe P. Bryant, Vice-President; Debbie Lee, President; Patty Maxwell, Recording Secretary; Charlotte Tate, Reporter; Mrs. Chaffin, Sponsor. BACK ROW (L-R) Janice Stone, Liz Womack, Marlyin Lux, Kathy Barnes, Linda Douglas, Kathy Jean, Mark Dale. FBLA The 1973-1974 school year was a busy year for the FBLA. The chapter opened the bookstore, as well as, participated in the March of Dimes. For a money making project, they sold the Tom Watts kit. They also attended the district conference in Sikston. This year Debbie Lee was named Miss FBLA and Joe Paul Bryant was named Mr. FBLA. Debbie Lee operates the Bookstore. 95 n M t« 1st ROW: John Williams, Bob Powell, Calvin Cutler, P. J. Glass, Ronnie Moody, Marty Jones. 2nd ROW: David Boyd, Harold Treece, B. J. Hinchey, Don Riley, Bob Busby, Joe Busby. F.F.A. — Tills Character Too! Clavin Cutler, was the Pres. Miss Ronnie Moody and Calvin Cutler Bob Busby Last year officers turn over their offices to the newly Debra Hood is taking over her job as president. elected officers. FHA Builds Homemakers F.R.: Mrs. Pinion, Debbie Jones, Maxine Carr, Carletta Young, Myra Agnew, Debra Hood, Becca Boyd, Lois Sams, Jenette Spicer, Dana Morgan, Carla Johnson, Miss Perry. S.R.: Donna Morgan, Clara Webster, Dana Williams, Pequita Young, Brenda Smith, Callie Sykes, Linda Douglas, Kathy Barnes, Tina Bagger, Renee Hutchison. T.R.: Linda Walker, Karen House, Jane Fike, Tammy Jarboe, Jan Hedge, Charlotte Tate, Debbie Hedge, Linda Smith, L Swiney. F.R.: Diane Busby, Denise Busby, Kathy Boyd, Lisa Moore, Jaretta Vickers, Denise Schnog-gal, Joan Duda, Mary McCullough, Debbie Wilbanks, Lisa Cultler. F.R.: Janice Stone, Jo Ann Kasper, Frances Odom. S.R.: Bobby Taylor, Lisa Tinsley, Melodie Ganzalez, Dawn Cotton, Bobby Spencer. T.R.: Bucky Cantrell, Kathy Bolin, Debbie Parkinson, Cynthia Dorroh, Debbie Coble, Eva Coble, John Fowlkes, Don Morris. F.R.: Dale Nunnery, Lisa Moore, Janet Corrall, Mary Cecil, Judy Grooms, Kathy Reno, Miss Kirtley. F.R.: Donna House, Kim Dean, David Manely, Carl Tipton, Miss Alvardo. S.R.: Cindy Overbeck, Dorthy Betz, Hayden McKaskle, Sandra Hooker, Christy Parkinson, Brad Wallace. T.R.: Linda Shell, Mark Wagner, Laurie Till, Mary McCullough, Cindy Carrell, Joan Duda, Jo Anne Upchurch. Spanish Club, Ole From the look of their smiles, Christy and Mary may give Leighan an eraser in the face. F.R. (L-R) Miss Sherwood, Ginger Bond, Vickie Alston, Susan Blackman. S.R.: Paula Proctor, Stephanie McCullough, Donna House, Marla Johnson, Clara Webster. B.R.: Walla Miller, Carol. FT A — Teachers and Experience Modern Dance — No Sponsor F.R.: Peggy Tumbow, Linda Douglas, Charolette Tate. S.R.: Janet Correl, Tina Wilson. T.R.: Kathy Barnes, Cindy South. F.R. (L-R) Mr. Miller, Jimmy Onley, Joe P. Bryant, Melodie Gonzales, Carla Hutchison. S.R. (L-R) Kathy Bolin, Janice Mitchell, Megan Wright, Dawn Cotton, Debbie Jones. T.R. (L-R) Jim Boyd, Robert Morgan, Bobby Taylor, David Malin, Barry Hensley, Buckie Cantrell, John Mark Fowlkes, Jay Crane. Math Club The Math Club took on a youthful look this year after the constitution was amended to allow ninth graders taking geometry to become members. Membership was good for this year. The programs were interesting and informative. Some programs were given by outside speakers, but most were presented by the students themselves. The Club climaxed the year with a visit to the planetarium at Lambuth College. Includes F.R. (L-R) Mr. Mitchell, Steve Dodd, Hayden McKaskle, Kathy Reno, Hope Reeves. S.R.: Debbie Jones, Joe Paul Bryant, Jane Fike, Kathleen Murphy, Carol McCoy. T.R.: Paula Proctor, Tammy Jarboe, Dennis Cain, Dawn Nelson, Debbie Wilbanks, Debbie Williams. F.R.: Janice Stone, Jan Hedge, Toni Malone, Frances Odom, Judy Grooms, Mary Cecil. Harlequins — Beginning Bader - President - officiates over the meeting. 102 F.R. (L-R) Mr. Mitchell, Kim Waldron, Renee Bruton, Rebecca Gallian, Bader Fike. S.R.: Peggy Tumbow, Hayden McKaskle, Keith Inman, Hope Reeves, Denise Dodd, Debbie Brantley, Carla Hutchinson. T.R.: Berry Hensley, Susan Orton, Alice Parker, Susan Sample, Megan Wright, Kristy Davis, Stephanie McCullough. F.R.: Janet Correll, Caron Dodd, Judy Ragland, Melodie Cotton, Janice Mitchell, Tina Wilson, Kirk Betz. Thespians — Experience Jeff and Bader in a serious moment. 103 The Alpha Beginning — And Omega The End The Senior Class of 1974 assemble informally for the last time. The longest walk Phil listens attentively at commencement. Reflections of twelve years Seniors Of 1974 105 F.R. (L-R) Rebecca Gallian, Hope Reeves, Debbie Brantley, Jan Bruce, Karen Bullington. S.R. (L-R) Steve Dodd, Denise Dodd, Ben Cantrell, Amy Johnson, Susan Sample, Tammy McCullough, Vicki Manners, Tina Wilson, Kevin Murphy, Wayne Smith. T.R. (L-R) Jimmy Onley, Robert Moore, Susan Orton, Wenlan McTernan, Stephanie McCullough, Kathleen Murphy, Kristy Davis, Drew White. F.R. (L-R) Alice Parker, Debbie Jones, Judy Ragland, Ann Isaac, Dale Nunnery (Ed.), Cindy Stewart, Kirk Betz, Carol Isaac, Kim Waldron (Business Manager). Cotton Blossom With Cotton Blossom Staff dwindled by the end of the year. Helpers became few and far between. However, if the few that worked could be turned into heads of government departments - the problems would be over with soon. The staff and a few friends presented two one-acts - A Near Twist of Fate and An the End of an Era. The staff should be proud of themselves - those that worked. Judy and Rebecca are working on their pages. Dale Nunnery was a very efficient Editor. 106 Robert Moore was one of our main workers. Rebecca. Ann, Judy came in the pouring rain to work on Cotton Blossom. Talent, Work, Imagination, Concern. Vickie and Hope working in concession stand during the play. What a group - Debbie, Rebecca, Miss C., Judy and Ann. Another meeting with Dale at the helm. rrThe End Of An Era Pete and Repeat were walking down the street. Pete got killed. Who's left? Rockin' Fifties 108 Leader Of The Pack Pull up your socks, Ann. Take a bow, gang. A well satisfied audience. A Near Twist Of Fate” 109 F.R. (L-R) Debbie Brantley, Renee Bruton, Ben Cantrell, Wayne Smith, Kathy Reno. S.R. (L-R) Susan Blackman, Rebecca Gallian, Dona Morgan, Hayden McKaskle, Dennis Cain, Cindy Stewart, Jeff Pierce. T.R.: Steve Meek, Amy Johnson, Levin Letner, Kathleen Murphy, Steve Moody, Carl Tipton, Carol Manley. F.R.: Mr. Evans, Jerry Barnes, Caron Dodd, Karen Jones, Greg Crysler, Keith Inman, Carol McCoy, Mr. Parkinson. Student Government Student Council organized the Installation Assembly to intorudce the C.H.S. Clubs. Jeff Boyd was the Student Council President for 1973-74. ATHLETICS F.R.: Jim Hendricks, J. Townscend, B. Spencer. J. Going. K. Inman, B. Taylor, D. Prater, S. Owens, J. Riley, D. Cain. S.R.: A. Tarpley, C. Wright, B. J. Hinchey, R. Mitchell. R. Wimberley, A. Treece, J. Pierce, L. Letner, J. Foster. T.R.: Mike Langford, Jeff Strawn, C. Tipton, D. Morris. Kirk Betz, J. Barnes, J. Williams, H. McKaskle. F.R.: C. Manuel, D. Stockton, J. Kulpeksa, J. Boyd, D. Boyd, T. Farrell, P. Palmer, D. Vickers, S. Moody. The coaches pose for pictures. Despite Efforts Of Coaches And The Caruthersville Tigers line up. The Tigers opened at Fredericktown, Missouri and played well for a half only to lose the game 18-6. The second contest of the year was against the Hayti Indians. The Indians scored on the opening kick off and a pass interception late in the game to defeat the Tigers 12-0. At Dexter, Missouri the following week, the Tigers went ahead 12-0 with 11 minutes to go; only to see the conference winner, the Bearcats, come back to win 13-12. At home against Malden, the following week, the Tigers won their first game of the year as they defeated the Green wave 13-7. The Tigers were also at home against the strong Scott City Eleven, and went down to defeat 46-0, the following week. Go Tigers! The next game was also a home game, and was Homecoming against East Prairie. The Tigers played their best game of the year. The Tigers won 48-11. Players Jimmy Going is definitely going into trouble. Camthersville Tigers Lose Okay - Warm up time, Tigers - Keep them going, Mr. Morgan. At Portageville the following week, the Tigers played a good defensive game. They won 21-0. Perry ville, Missouri came to town the following week and handed the Tigers another defeat - as they beat them 34-0. Chaffee was the Tigers next guest and after a 3-0 lead at halftime, the Tigers went on to win 17-0. The Kennett Indians were the Tigers final opponents of the 1973 season. They won over the Tigers 32-7. H3 Jimmy Townscend stops 35 (Illmo - Scott City) for short yardage. Agony Of Defeat 114 The opposing team going in for the score. 78 makes a valiant effort to stop him. Caruthersville team member getting ready to run from scrimmage. Food was furnished before every home game. Joe Kulpeksa and Jimmy Townscend are getting psyched for the game. Everybody got every thing together? The team presented Coach Wene with a cake for his birthday. Come on Jimmy - Move through the line. (L-R) Coach James, Shep Jackson, Jimmy Townsend, James Dorroh, Larry Gunnels, Clarence Cunningham, Michael Langford, Gary Walton, Wayne Knott, Ben Cantrel, Paul Palmer, Wayne Smith, Curtis Wright, Mgr. Donald Hood. NOT PICTURED: Richard Pitts. The Varsity season record was 10-11 with the Tigers playing several exciting and close games. The 1974 team was made up of 5 seniors and 8 juniors. Players included: Richard Pitts, Ben Cantrell, Paul Palmer, Gary Walton, Clarence Cunningham, Wayne Smith, Shep Jackson, Mike Langford, Larry Gunnels, James Dorroh, Jimmy Towsend, and Curtis Wright. Pitts and Walton made the All-Conference team. Richard played the post position while Gary and Paul Palmer played forward position and Ben Cantrell and Clarence Cunningham manned the guard position. The Tiger Seniors include: Cantrell, Cunningham, Pitts, Smith, and Townsend. This Season accomplishments include: A. Record 10-11 B. 3rd Place in Conference C. Walton and Pitts All-Conference D. Pitts leading rebounder E. Cantrell leading Freethrow % 75 15 Reb (or over 1 game) Richard Pitts (7 times) Players scoring 20 or more points Richard Pitts (3 times) Gary Walton (1 time) Paul Palmer (1 time) Mike Langford (1 time) All Conference - Richard Pitts Honorable Mention - Gary Walton Langford takes command as Walton looks on Mutt makes it look easy Roundballers Play Hard Cantrell breaks loose. Richard Pitts towers over North Pemiscot. 117 Buddy shows good form. Smith in a tight spot. Paul Palmer tries to get the Tigers another point, as we play against Cooter. Gary Walton got the Best All Around Athlete this year. 119 Keith Inman streaks” in another putt. Senior golfer Ben Cantrell takes his famous dynamite swing. Bobby Taylor takes careful aim to line up his next shot. Tiger Golfers There are no male chauvinist pigs on our golf team. Cindy Stewart was even allowed to take a practice shot. 120 LEFT TO RIGHT, BOTTOM ROW: Sponsor Coach James, Jim Boyd, Steven Nunnery, Bobby Taylor. TOP ROW: Keith Inman, Ben Cantrell. NOT PICTURED: Allan Burrus. GOLF REPORT The Tiger golf team completed a 500 season by defeating Sikeston, Blytheville, Malden, and New Madrid. One of the seasonal high lights was posting a terrific score of 144 at Malden. The Tigers were led this year by Ben Cantrell and Keith Inman. Both players contributed much to the golf team. Ben was the only senior on the squad. Returning lettermen next year and rounding out the number 3-4-5-6 positions were - Jim Boyd, Bobby Taylor, Allen Burrus, and Steven Nunnery. The golfers finished 5th out of 16 schools in the District meet at Poplar Bluff. In the District, Ben Cantrell and Keith Inman both shot a 78 for 18 holes. Ben, shot a 43 and a 35 to complete a successful high school career. 121 t.k. G,e8 c,y!i - s-R- l-r c� ' -■ • � way„ smith. Caruthersville District! The tennis team fielded a very fine group of players this season and posted a record of nine wins and four losses. One of the high lights of the season came when the Net-sters won the Sub-District at Kennett and went on to win the District at Cape Girardeau. The tennis players were: Steven Gubin, Bobby Spencer, Wayne Smith, Greg Crysler, Chris Hatch, Dale Nunnery, Carl Tipton, Jeff Pierce, and Jimmy Going. Steven Gubin and Bobby Spencer placed 3rd in the District Singles; and Wayne Smith, Greg Crysler placed 3rd in the Doubles division. These accomplishments enabled the Tigers to win the Districts on total points. Coach James was very pleased with the fine attitude, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit showing in this year's team. Girls' Tennis F.R. (L-R) Karen Bullington, Tina Wilson, Carla Hutchison. F.R. (L-R) Jimmie Jean Byllington, Mary Lynn Dorroh Miss Johnson (Sponsor). Girls Were Winners The girls tennis team had a great year. Our record was 4-2, that is good since we were the smallest school participating. Poplar Bluff was the only team that defeated us. Karen Bullington and Megan Wright were undefeated in singles. Of Course! Carla Hutchison Success Counted p The 1974 C.H.S. track team consisted of eight members: Jeff Boyd, Garry Walton, Steve Owens, Harold Treece, David Boyd, Audey Tarpley, Keith a Kimbrell, Alan Treece. r Although the team was few in number, the season was successful. The jun- k ior varsity team placed second in the J.V. conference meet. The Varsity placed third in the Varsity Conference meet. e There were three school records broken this past track season. Harold r Treece exceeded both the Mile Run (4:47.6) and Two Mile Run (10:37.8) on the Freshman-Sophomore statis. Garry Walton exceeded the triple jump mark with a leap of 43'9 3 4 . 1 Two members of the squad qualified for state meet competition in two r. events each. Jeff Boyd competed in the Shot and Discus. He placed 4th in the state meet with a toss of 144'5 1 2 . Garry Walton competed in the long jump and triple jump. He placed third in the triple jump witn a leap of 43' 9 3 4 . H Each member gave 100 per cent effort which resulted in numerous ribbons and i medals. The team was coached effectively by Coach Boyce Wooley with Ron g Wene as assistant coach. h Assistant Coach Go Audie Sweetest By Those Who Succeed Garry■ No. 3 — State Jeff No. 4 — State 127 ACTIVITIES Juniors register reluctantly. The sophomores anticipate their first year at C.H.S. School Begins But Mr. Till, my daddy told me to take these subjects. With A Flurry Everybody smile for the camera. Yearbook Signing Do all those girls want you to sign their yearbook, Randy? Brings Memories 133 Jeff Boyd begins his Student Council leadership. Kathy accepts her responsibility as S.C. member. Susan Blackman was Head Cheerleader. 1 9 7 4 0 f f i c e r s A n d C I u b s Dale Nunnery gets Cotton Blossom lighted. JoAnn Kasper was President of French Club Mechele Swinney was President of Art Club 134 Carol and Bob sing along. and I'm Jerry Lee. Contract Assemblies Initiate Students To The Rest Of The World! Wow what feet! A singing sandwich. We like it, we like it! Sandwiches Entertain 136 Boy, is Ann Embarrassed. Gyroscopes re Or ?? Lryro Students A big wheel! Boy Scouts open Thanksgiving Assembly. 137 And now to tell you about gyroscopes. Is he dead? 138 Well, here I am. Mr. Parkinson addresses us. People, People, People. 139 Intrarrmrals Danny Isable drives as Fred Crysler and Jeff Boyd gets set to release his shot at the free throw line Keith Inman try to stop him. while Keith Inman watches. The girls played volleyball again this year with some exciting games being played. This year, teams participated in indoor intramural soccer. This year, P.E. classes participated Here a faceoff begins with Dale Nunnery watching in the in soccer, with both boys and girls foreground, playing basketball, ping pong, and volleyball. uo Students and teachers played a hard fought game and showed good form but the teachers won again. Sure Shot” Sherwood goes to the line for a charity shot. Faculty Vs. Students Coach Wooley prepares to throw the ball in play. Students Jeff Pierce, Keith Inman, Jeff Crawford, and Vince Shepard await their entrance as Mr. Parkinson looks on. Mr. Parkinson puts up a shot at the line as the players Alfred Carter attempts a free throw as Mr. Evans watch the flight of the ball. prepares to get the rebound. 141 Pep Assemblies Cheerleaders: Cindy South, Carol McCoy, Amy Johnson, Kathy Reno. Pep”per Oat! Dessie is asking why the students aren't yelling? This year found the students with a severe lack of enthusiasm. No one knows the exact reason for this lack of energy -however it probably is due to the fact that a disease called apathy struck down the student body. A pep club was formed, after a year of non-existence. But the club did not find any support from the members that joined. Pep Assemblies were far and few between, because the ones that were organized found little or no support from the students. 143 Miss Kristi Davis escorted by Keith Inman. Miss Carol Isaac escorted by Jeff Pierce. Queen Kim surrounded by her lovely Homecoming Court for 1973. Miss Pam Sides escorted by Jeff Boyd. Miss Wilhelmina Driver escorted by Jimmy Townsend. 145 Levin how did it taste! What are the Juniors doing in with the Seniors? Joe Paul and Tina say yeah for the Tigers! Dale drives the winning entry. 146 Cotton Blossom A STAR-STUDDED CAST (L-R) Stephanie McCullough, Dale Nunnery, Steve Dodd, Robert Moore. 1 Ahhh, the ladies! You talkin' to me. Punk? k i The Transformation from Karen Bullington to Laura. The End Of Presents: Dale Nunnery and Denise Dodd getting into character. An Era 149 Pop’s Chocolate Shop. Killer” speaks. A typical day at Spike takes a spill. Cotton Blossom Staff Worked Their Hoofies To The Bone Cotton Blossom chose The Rockin’ Fifties as a theme for the 1974 Cotton Blossom. It was beautiful. The staff worked hard, and their efforts were rewarded. Everyone enjoyed the band Hope and the crowning of the 1974 Cotton Blossom Queen, Miss Renee Bruton. The band played a collection of fifties music. You can believe everyone was rockin' around the clock, including the teachers. ' 1974 Cotton Blossom Queen Miss Renee Bruton Cotton Blossom Rocks The Dancing Couples Advertising sure is strenuous labor. Vanguard players relax before their performance. Getting ready for Missouri Vanguard is not only busy, but is rewarding. The Vanguard players arrived in Caruthersville on March 22, and captivated not only the student body, but the citizens of Caruthersville. Vanguard presented A Journey From Camden to Trenton in the afternoon.. After the play, the students separated to different groups. The play Pygmalion was presented later. The Vanguard players had good rapping ability with the students. Mr. Mitchell, Cindy South, Ginger Bond, Keith Inman, Debbie Brantley place the sign. Vanguard Returns 'Somebody help with these lights. ’ Pygamalion was a play that even Eliza's Father would enjoy-. 3 Professor Higgins I'm a good girl, I am Freddie's Mother ' The following story was taken from the October 19, 1973 issue of the Tiger Rag. It exemplifies the lifestyle of the 1973-74 school year. It was conceived and developed by a writing team who contributed much to the literary achievements of C.H.S. Besides writing regular features for the Tiger Rag, they also wrote student council campaign skits and the first original play presented on the Caruthersville stage. Hats off to the brilliant writing team of Dale Nunnery and Drew White commonly known as Nubs and Maddog. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A STUDENT Typical high school student, Clem Cadidlehopper, was gently awakened from his peaceful slumber by the loving call of his dear sweet mother, Wake up, you long haired Jerk! It's 8:13 and you have to go to school today. Clem grabs some dirty clothes out of the hamper and throws them on. He races to his car, a 1947 or 48 pickle green Chevy. R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R C'mon baby, Crank! R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-Boom!!! Chuga-chuga-chuga. He slaps it into low and heads for school, gravel flying and rubber squealing. As he approaches the railroad tracks ne hears a train a cornin'. C’mon' round the bend. He ain't stopped for no train since he don’t know when. He realizes that if he waits on the train, he'll be doin' time in detention. Burying the accelerator in his shag carpet, he tries to make it across the track before the train. SCREEEEEEECH! SMASH! CRUNCH! Get off the traclc you, @ 0 + ? $% hippie. An innocent bystander races to his assistance and asks, Hey Bud, have a wreck? Clem: No thanks, I just had one. He crawls back into the remains of his car. Rollin' on rims alone he wheels into an empty spot in front of the wall. The Wall Gang has already gone in, so he knows he's at least 30 minutes late. Fanning his way through cigarette smoke, he drags his mangled body into the office to get an excuse. The principal hands him an excuse pad. Since his hands are in no condition to write, ne is forced to fill it out by sticking a pencil between his teeth. He hands the excuse back to the principal who automatically marks it UN-excused. Principal: Well, son, I didn't receive a note from your mother or a phone call. ” Clem: But the wreck just happened. Principal: Well, son, you should have planned ahead. Clem: Can I go to the nurse? Principal: No, she's not at school yet.” Clem: Well then, can I have some aspirin? Principal: Do you have a temperature?” Clem: Forget it man, I’ll just go to my next class. Clem drags nimself up the stairs and into his first hour class. Weary from the loss of blood, he stumbles into the lockers. CRASH! Boy, no playing in the halls, that will be 32 days in detention, said the teacher in front of whose room he fell. Clem manages to pick himself up and stumble to his class. He drops the blood-soaked excuse on his teacher's desk and falls into his seat. Halfway througn the period Clem raises his hand. Ten minutes later a girl raises her hand. What would you like? asked the male teacher. Girl: Can I go file my fingernail, I just broke it. Teacher: Of course, stay as long as you like.” Teacher to Clem: What do you nave your hand up for? Clem: Can I go to the nurse, I've lost a lot of blood and my leg's turning green. Teacher: You should have went before class. Clem: But the nurse wasn't there. Teacher: That's no excuse, you should have planned ahead.” The bells ring. It's time for lunch. Clem forces his way through the packed halls to the front door. He joins his friends at the car. Hey, C.C. we gonna eat at Moy and Rona's today? said his pal Nick. C.C.: O.K. Nick, let's take your wheels. Nick: Can't fade that action, C.C., I'm running on fumes. Otho: We can take my car fellows. They pile into the car and speed off towards Moy and Rona's. They approach the stop light just as it turns red. They wait a few minutes and right when the light turns green, a mass of people wanting to hola up traffic, saunter across the street. Another red light delays them again. They find a parking place in front of a fire hydrant about a block down from the restaurant. They rush in and find an empty table. The waitress gives them one menu and tells them to pass it around. Fifteen minutes later she comes to take their orders. I will have chicken and dumplings, says Clem. The others agree to have the same. 160 Sony, we're all out of that,'' she says, All that's left is chopped liver and spinach. We’ll just take cokes, ” they all say. Two businessmen come in. What would you like? asks the waitress. Men: We’ll take chicken and dumplings. Five minutes later the men receive their orders, while the boys are still waiting for their cokes. Boys: It's sixteen till, we better get gone. ” Waitress: Here's your Cokes, boys. Boys: We don't have time to drink them. Waitress: Yeah, but there's time to pay for them.” They find a parking place in front of Wayne Smith's house and run all the way back to school, just in time to get a tardy slip. Clem goes to English where he’s having a test. Teacher: Everything off your desk. Class: Test? Today?? Are we have a test today?” The teacher hands out the tests. BOOM!! CRACK! Miss Barney: What was that, Clem? Clem: Sorry, I dropped my test on my toe. By the way, how many weeks do we have to take this test?” Miss Barney: Don't you get smart with me, Mr. Cadiddlehopper. ” Clem: On, you don't have to worry about that, Miss Barney.” Miss Barney: Ten days detention!” At the end of the last nour, Clem goes out to the student lounge. On the way he passes the teachers' lounge. It's a hot, muggy day and Clem peers in the window of the closed door. A group of teachers are sitting around sipping cokes. The air-conditioner was humming as the teachers lit up another smoke. As Clem sat on a rat-eaten chair in the student lounge, he looked around him and noticed a group of students pitching quarters in the corner. Another group of students were sitting on the floor, playing a hot game of Montana Red Dog. Some more students were standing around looking intelligent. Clem decided to scarf an un-cola, so he dug into his pockets and produced a shiny quarter. He popped the quarter into the Coke machine and he pushed the button. Naturally nothing happened as the machine is always out of change. Having no bell, the students had to estimate the time. As usual, they over estimated the bell, and Clem was late for detention hall. They had already closed the door and no one else could get in, so he went home, realizing that his 50 days in detention are doubled to 100. At home he prepares to clean up for the Homecoming Dance. As he enters the bathroom, he discovers that the bathtub is full of Venetian blinds that his mother is washing. Running out of time, Clem goes to the closet to put on his suit but finds out that it didn't come back from the cleaners. His only alternative is to wear his little brother's last year's Easter suit. His is a jacket-pants combination. The jacket, a dark green polyester double-knit, is complimented with light blue sequins. The maroon corduroy pants fall just below the knees. Clem completes the ensemble with the stretch look by wearing a pair of knee socks loaned to him by his grandfather, along with a pair of converse tennis shoes. His parents, having left to play bridge, leave Clem without a car. He must pick up his date in the battered 47 or 48 pickle green Chevy. He pulls up to tne seawall and honks three times for his date. If you think his CAR looked bad, you should nave seen his date. Man, she looked like 12 miles of bad road. She earned her living by scraping paint off houses with her nose. She was so ugly, she would scare a starving dog off a meatwagon. They enter the gym only to be stopped by the principal. Clem had completely forgotten to sign her in at the office. Clem: B-but sir, I didn't hear the announcements since I have P.E. first hour every day. Principal: Well, son? That is no excuse. You should have planned ahead. ” Clem and his date leave the gym and sneak around to the boys’ bathroom window and climb in. Several guys are standing around smoking. Guys: Hey C.C., who's that dude with you? Clem: That's no dude, that’s my date. Lou: Tell-1-1-1-1-1-1 me. Clem and his date enter the gym and sit down. Clem: I wonder when the band's going to start playing? Fred: They’ve been playing for 30 minutes, you just can't hear them. They're trying to play below 92 decibals. Clem and his date, Sandpaper Sally, get up to dance. They're both jukin' it when Clem trips over a man carrying a funny looking box with lights and gauges that's making more noise than the band. Clem: Hey slim, watch where you're going. Principal: Well, son, I thought I threw you out? Clem ducks into the bathroom. Clem: What’s that strange smell?” Dude: Hey Bud, hold my beer while I answer nature's call. ” Clem holds it away from himself because he can't stand the smell of beer, when tne principal walks in and looks straight at him. Principal: All right, come with me. I'm afraid you’re going to have to leave the dance. You don't have to bother to come to school for a while either, because you’re expelled! ” Clem: Can I go get my date first? Principal: Yes, but I'll go with you. Clem is then led to his date by the principal of front of everyone. Clem: C’mon, Sal, we've got to go. Sally: That's okay, I've got to be nome at 10:30 anyway. Clem drives her to her house by the seawall. He walks her to the door and as he's leaving, another car drives up and honks three times. 161 Don Morris holds the clock's hand??? Christmas In Denise made a perfect dancing girl. The Drama Club Put On CHS’s First Musical rrChristmas In A Toy Store” Kirk Betz s r The play cast of Christmas in a Toy Store on stage. Stephanie McCullough smiling by a Christmas tree. Spanich Club presented their version 163 of the Christmas story. The Christmas season brings good cheer to the students and faculty at Caruthersville. It is such a good feeling to see more smiles and more friendliness. The drama department presented their play to the student body at the High School (along with grade schools for the little people). The Spanish Club presented a short version of the Christmas story. The season was truly jolly and reverent. Kirk Betz addresses students of C. H. S. 1973-1974 president gave his farewell speech. Skit for Betz-Bennett. S.C. elections produced a close election for 1974. Both sets of candidates worked hard to give the voters two good choices. The student council candidates were Jeff Pierce and Levin Letner running against Kirk Betz and Janice Bennett. The campaign managers were Drew White (Pierce and Letner) and Donna House (Betz and Bennett). S.C. Elections Janice represents the females of C.H.S. Levin gets the hearts of many girls. Drew’s speech won many votes for victorious Jeff and Levin. Stir Interest This setting of a poker game gave Pierce and Letner the winning hand. MM 1 '' This is a job for Jeff man and Super Letner. 165 Ann Isaac and Tena Pittard oil tinman Stephanie gives the lion a great big hug Hey, Rose and Doug? What's happening? Cindy and Janice work hard. The Wizard OfOz Everyone walked down the Yellow Brick road to escape into the enchanted land of Oz for a fantastic time at Jr. -Sr. Prom. Everyone worked hard at a successful dance to give the Seniors. Thank you hard-working Jrs. and Sponsors. All those attending the dance had a great time. Good luck next year. Sophomores! Is that popsicle good, Miss Sherwood? Jerry Barnes worked hard building the roof. V i v Jeff Crawford is tbe thinking man. Janice Bennett really enjoyed the band Steve Moody had to light a match to see his lady love. 168 Diane Utley, Wanda Mills, Dessie Wade, Kathy Boyd. Leighan has on a pretty dress. Open your eyes Betty. ) i A happy couple - Donna House and Mike Brooks. dude you are with? Calvin seems to be enjoying himself. Entertainment and knowledge were offered during the noon hour for a week - ending in a dance on Friday aria Johnson was one of the speak- Hillary Parker and Dessie Wade s. dancing? Black History Week was originated because C'ville black students needed to know about their culture. The week includes guest speakers, student speakers, student entertainers, and guest entertainers. The black and white students are both invited to the week’s activities. This week is important not only because of the C'ville Black students, but the white students can also learn something - if they will attend. A Black History Experience Black History Week was well attended. Jimmy Townscend and Ella Thompson Music was important. Greg receives Babe Sportsmanship Award Another one, Wayne? Home Ec. Award presented to Becca Boyd D Miss Cockrill and Dale exchange gifts. Debbie Lee, Miss FBLA ti - - Actress Peggye Turnbow Congratulations, Paula Biology Award goes to Wenlan. Nubs talks up another one. Let's hear it for JEFF and LEVIN!!! Tonight Ends It All! Seniors 1974 a. a Senior Class Last Hoars Together C.H.S. Will Miss You! Good-bye 1973-74 Class ]0T S'vBkX SY ' k M . V S