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

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COTTON BLOSSOM COTTON BLOSSOM STAFF ADVISOR: MS. TAMSEN WHISTLER EDITORS LAYOUT: Jimmie Jean COPY: Wade Tipton Bullington ACTIVITIES FACULTY Lisa Waldron Julie Chaffin (Cover Design) Linda Shell ORGANIZATIONS Cynthia Dorroh Lisa Moore CLASSES Ginger McCoy Christy Jones SPORTS John Fike Pequita Young Cynthia Dorroh CARUTHERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CARUTHERSVILLE, MISSOURI 1977 CROSSING THE BRIDGE Many students enjoyed attending the bridge dedication held December First. The new Tennessee-Missouri Mississippi River Bridge provided a link between East and West. 2 Caruthersville as well as CHS was honored to have Governor Bond attend the Bridge Dedication Banquet. INTO CENTUR Y III Mr. Hayes was a big asset to the banquet held at CHS. 3 SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY In 1965 news came that Caruthersville would have a bridge. After eleven long years we dedicated the bridge, December first, 1976. The bridge opened new horizons for everyone as we and our country ventured into the third century. Along with a new bridge our community and school developed many improvements. In the town the Colonial Federal Building was completed while a community center was built and a Wal-Mart prepared to move in. The Caruthersville school system made many changes too. Westside school added a new wing of classrooms and an auditorium. The High School converted the Old Gym into home economics and business rooms, a study hall and a library. 4 PROGRESS TOGETHER CHS library provides a meeting place for many community organizations The Bridge - A dream come true. Community Center reflects a new spirit of unity in Caruthersville. Within the school, we were changing. New became old and old became new, both a part of CHS. Seniors left each year with their dreams, and freshmen entered perhaps the best part of their lives. Teachers and curriculum also changed, and students involved themselves in new courses. The changes at CHS and the changes in our community mirrored each other, and the old became memories that the new will always look back on. 5 BRIDGE Like a gallant steed with glistening mane Running on the banks of time, Leaping forth to jump the strand Fitting accent to the rhyme. Run on, enjoy the other worlds. Be bounded only by your dreams, And freedom be your only song. Hear no other floating themes. And when someday Fm finished here, Fll call you out of the fury, And you, the bridge that unites us Can bear me into my next century. And father of waters, guardian of time, When my life to you I’m confessing, Like some child of yours, come of age, Let me ride on with your blessing. CHARLES DAVID MALIN TABLE OF CONTENTS FACULTY......................12 CLASSES......................32 ORGANIZATIONS................82 ACTIVITIES..................114 ATHLETICS...................154 INDEX.......................188 It's not that bad, is it Steve? Carol seems more interested in Dennis than in the photographer r LIFE • STUDENT LIFE Karen and Cathy turned the harsh winter into sliding fun. Sonic Drive Inn was the place” for Joel and Cody. Basketball games were a perfect place for school friends to gather Students at CHS enjoyed gathering at dinner for PEP skits provided by Harliquins and Thespians. Dennis - What goes up must come down.” STUDENT LIFE • v—-■ 5 r X Edward referees tug-of-war between Tigers and Indians. These students are really interested in the ball game. This gang takes time out at half-time to pose for the camera. SURPRISE CLAIRE! You’re on candid camera! LIFE • STUDENT LIFE n FACULTY • FACULTY 13 THEY CREATE ORDER OUT The 1976-77 Caruthersville School Board had personality. Board President, Mrs. Jane Betz described the school board to teachers at the beginning of the school year. Mrs. Betz said board members included a pediatrician, (Dr. Alan Gubin), a funeral director, (Mr. James Dean), and three farmers, (Mr. Robert O. Pierce, Mr. Julian Boyd, and Mr. James Bruton). So,” Mrs. Betz said, We catch you coming and going, and we feed you in between. Mrs. Betz added that perhaps her main contribution to the school district was her seven children. The board spent a busy year involved in a range of activities, including a law suit, discussion of a federal breakfast program, installation of an alarm system, and participation on North Central Evaluation committees. Members met regularly on the second Wednesday of each month to conduct the general business of the school district. The board approved curriculum revisions, a new budget, issued contracts, and considered improvements for various school buildings. SCHOOL BOARD M Mr. Julian Boyd Mr. James Bruton Dr. Alan Gubin OF ORGANIZED CONFUSION Mr. Carl Hutchison Superintendent of Schools The administrative personnel are the school system’s contact with the people of our community. They help carry out the decisions of the school board. Mr. Carl Hutchison, as Superintendent of schools, has tremendous responsibility. He constructs the budget, interviews new teachers and serves on various school and community committees. With the School Board, he makes the decisions concerning our life at C.H.S. Mr. Tom Porter and the secretaries help ease the pressure in the administration office. The secretaries keep records and carry on correspondence while Mr. Porter is in charge of student personnel services. ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL Mrs. Veatrice Hooper Mrs. Mary Rollins Mr. Thomas Porter Mrs. Limbouth Gurley Mrs. Wilda McElyea Mr. J. A. Taylor Administrative Assistant 15 STAFF HELPS KEEP C.H.S. Checking yearbook receipts is one of a principal's many duties. Mrs. Rae Michie is indispensable in conducting office affairs. Time out to smile for the camera. Mr. Joe Parkinson informs the students of the day's activities. Mr. Parkinson shields his dog, Gretchen, from the cold winter air. 16 RUNNING SMOOTHLY IIP ? 6lAi Counselor Verlon Till Counselor Cynthia Porter Mr. Charles Jackson Mrs. Shelly LaForge Mrs. Pauline Hosier Mr. J. M. Hayes Mr. Johnnie Ashford cwnwa Mr. Cornealious Robinson 17 Miss Sandra Barnes has a B.S.E. and an M.A. from Arkansas State University. She taught English I, Man the Myth Maker, English Workshop, British Writers, and Romance Through the Ages. Miss Nikki Lu Buchanan taught English II, Career English, Detective Literature, and Science Fiction Literature. She received a B.S. in Education from Arizona State University. Mr. Fred Boyd taught General Shop. He coached Freshman Football, Basketball, and Track. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master's of Education from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Mrs. Barbara Combs taught Home Economics. She has a B.S. in Vocational Home Economics from Murray State University. Mrs. Edna Chaffin has a B.S. from Southeast Missouri State University. She taught Secretarial Practice, Shorthand, and Clerical Practice. Mrs. Dorothy Clarke holds a B.A. and an M.A. in Art from the University of Oklahoma. She taught An II, An III, Pottery, Ceramics, Decoupage, Leather Craft, Candle Making, Stitch -ery, Macrame, and Tie Dyeing. Miss Jackie Coon holds a B. S. in Education from Southeast Missouri State University. She taught Beginning Typewriting and General Business. Mr. Russell Crawford (below) taught Art. He has a B.S. in Art Education from Southeast Missouri State University. Mr. Charles S. Evans, Social Studies Supervisor, holds a B.S. in Education from Central Missouri State University, with additiqnal graduate work at Southeast Missouri State and University of Missouri. He taught Psychology, Sociology, and Values in Human Development. Mr. Gerald Corbin (above) holds a B.S. from Central Missouri State University. He taught C.O.E. and Industrial Arts. Mr. Bill Durham (above) taught Spanish and German. He holds a B.A. from the School of the Ozarks and an M. Ed. from the University of Arizona. Mr. Roger Elliott, (above) has a B.S. in Education, Basic Business, from Southwest Missouri State University. He taught Filing Office Machines Business Law Business Administration, General Business, and Accounting. Mr. John Gale (below) taught Animal Science, Plant Science, Small Gas Engines, Welding, and landscape gardening. He holds a B.S. in Agricultural Education from the University of Missouri. Miss Martha Johnson taught Physical Education, Health, and Study Hall. She also coached girls tennis. She holds a B.S. in Education from Bethel College. Mr. Harold Ford taught the high school Band, Stage Band, Junior High Band, and the elementary bands. He has a B.S. in Education from the University of Tennessee and is working on a Master of Music Education at Arkansas State University. Mrs. Carrie Ann Hippier holds a B.A. from Centre College of Kentucky and an M.A.T. from Vanderbilt University. She taught Physics, Geometry, and Junior High Math. Miss Paula Kirtley has attended the Universite Laual (Quebec), the University of Northern Iowa, and received a B.S.E. from Southeast Missouri State University. She taught French I, II, III, and English II. Mr. Hugh James has a B.S. from Arkansas State University and an M.S. from Central Missouri State University. He taught Physical Education and Driver's Education. He coached basketball, tennis, and golf. Mr. Robert McGraw (below) received a B.S.E. from Southeast Missouri State University. He taught Biology and General Science. Mrs. Pauline Masters taught Vocal Music. She attended William Woods College, Southeast Missouri State University, Arkansas State University, and the University of Missouri. Mrs. Rose McKillip (below) taught Functional Math II, Algebra II, Accelerated Math I, and Accelerated Math II. She has a B.S.E. and an M.S.E. from Arkansas State Unviersity. Mr. Neely Mitchell, Jr. holds a B.S. degree in Education with endorsements in Speech, Drama, English, and Health from Memphis State University. He taught Speech, Drama, Stagecraft, Mark Twain, American Writers, and English I. Mr. J. Y. Miller taught Algebra I and Math I. He holds a B. A. in Math from Central Methodist College. t Mr. William Pelts (below) taught Metals, Wood I, General Shop, and coached Freshman Football. He has a B.S. in Industrial Art from Southeast Missouri State University. Mrs. Janice Pinion (above) holds a B.S. from Memphis State University, and has done graduate study at the University of Missouri. She taught Family Living, Family Meals, Consumer Homemaking 1, and Home Nursing. She was head of the Home Economics Department. Mr. Darryl Roberts, Science Supervisor, has a B.S.E. from Arkansas State College and an M.S.E. from Arkansas State University. He has done graduate study at Florida A M. He taught Advanced Biology. Mrs. Marlene Rohde (below) taught Contemporary Living and Consumer Homemaking. She holds a B.S. in Vocational Home Economics from Southeast Missouri State University. Mr. Carman Selby (below) taught American History and Government. He has a B.S. in Education and two years graduate study at Northeast Missouri State University . Mr. J. T. Ross (above) taught Chemistry, Biology, Human Anatomy Embryology, Geol-ogy Weather, and Study Hall. He holds a B.S. in Education from the University of Arkansas at A M, and an M.Ed. from Southeast Missouri State University. Miss Diane Sayre (above) taught Special Education. She has a B.S.E. and an M.S.E. from Arkansas State University. She has also done post-graduate work in school administration. 22 Mr. Harv Welch (below) attended Northeastern Oklahoma A M, and holds a B.S. in Education from Southwest Missouri State University. He taught World History and study hall. He coached football and track. Mrs. Maggie Shelby has a B.S. from Agriculture Mechanical and Normal, Arkansas State College and an E.M.R. from Arkansas State University. She taught Special Education classes. Mrs. MaryLou Wright (below), Language Arts Supervisor, taught Bible as Literature, Vocabulary, Spelling and Composition; Research, Creative Writing; and Classical Literature. She holds a B.S. from Kansas State University and an M.A. from Southeast Missouri State University. Miss Tamsen Whistler, (above) taught Radio Writing, Applied Journalism, Photojournalism, English I, and English II. She holds a B.S. in Education and an M.A. in English from the University of Missouri. Mrs. Natalie Tate (above) taught Government. She holds a B.S.E. in Social Studies from Arkansas State University. Mr. James Wilson (above), Mathematics Supervisor, taught Accelerated Math III, Probability and Statistics, and Pre-Calculus. He holds a B.S. in Education from Southeast Missouri State University and an M.A. from Washington University. 23 FACULTY LIVES OUTSIDE SCHOOL Teachers often complain, We aren't people to our students. Students are frequently amazed to see teachers outside school - in the grocery store, on the tennis court, at the pool - acting human.” As students, we tend to forget that teachers have any real existence away from the classroom and the blackboard. Their whole purpose in life seems to lie in assigning homework, grading tests, and insisting on complete sentences. To learn more about the unknown human” side of our teachers, we asked them, What is your favorite subject outside of school? We then followed them home to find out. And this is what we discovered! Miss Diane Sayre said. Relaxing is my favorite subject. To relax, i sometimes choose to play cards, watch TV, play the piano, or visit friends. But most of all my favorite subject outside of school is being myself. It's nice to be able to go home and be your own person. Mrs. Edna Chaffin said, My favorite subject is reading.' ’ Mr. Verlon Till said. My home: everyone needs something. someone, or someplace to help him escape from the daily routine. Mr. Roger Elliott said. My favorite subject is listening to music, because it's very relaxing, especially after school -after a 'hard day in the pits!' 25 Mr. Darryl Roberts said, My favorite would be gardening, but 1 also enjoy fishing. ■J' Mrs. Carrie Ann Hippier said, My home and family would be 1, but I am an avid reader when I can find the time. I especially like science fiction. Mrs. MaryLou Wright said, I enjoy reading. Reading is the key to the uni- verse . Mrs. Pauline Masters said, My favor ite subject would be bowling or ten ms. Miss Sandra Barnes said, My favorite subject outside school is rest and relaxation. I have no particular hobby, so I often use my time to be alone, to sit and to think or just to sit. My most fun times, however are spent doing things with or for my friends. Mr. J. Y. Miller said. My favorite subject outside school is my family. Mrs. Maggie Shelby said, My favorite subject is community service and working in the church. Mrs. Natalie Tate said, My favorite subject outside school is reading a good book, under a tree, contemplating the universe.' I 4.4 HU Mr. Charles Evans said, My favorite subject is carpentry, but I have nothing to work on in town. He added that teaching is a sort of hobby because he spends many hours preparing his lectures. Miss Martha Johnson said, My favorite subjects outside school are sports and crafts. i I Mr. J. T. Ross said, Collecting Indian relics and amateur archaeology are my favorite subjects. I enjoy being 'out of doors.' This helps me to appreciate the 'Life we have today and also the contributions that the American Indians have given to us to help make our country as great as it is. f AX Miss Tamsen Whistler said, I like to read very much, and I like to talk with my friends, either in person or on the phone, and I love to eat. I like to take walks, swim, and I enjoy cooking. I also like to travel. 27 Miss Nikki Lu Buchanan said, My favorite subject outside school is jogging. I also enjoy eating, reading, and cooking. Mr. Neely Mitchell said, My favorite subject is the great outdoors: holding communion with nature enables one to appreciate the simple, natural beauty of life and all things in it. Mrs. Janice Pinion said, Naturally family -my husband, four daughters, three sons-in-law, two grandchildren (two more on the way) - is my favorite subject. But for hobbies, playing the organ at church, doing needle point, raising flowers, and playing bridge - I enjoy them all! Mr. Gerald Corbin said, My favorite subjects outside school arc my grandchildren and my garden.” Mrs. Barbara Combs said, ”My favorite subject outside school is sewing and cooking.” She has help here boiling Easter eggs from her daughter, Eydie, and her friend, Jackie Boing. Mr. Russell Crawford said, My favorite subject outside school is oil paint- I in8-” Mr. James Wilson said, ”Although 1 have several favorite subjects, if I have to say one it would be 'Music.' Not only do I truly enjoy all types of music but I like to know the background of the artists and their thoughts. It is also a pleasure hearing the expressions of others about certain selections and artists. ” Mrs. Marlene Rohde said, I don't have one favorite, but many. I especially like doing needlework and sewing. I've tried and enjoy several different crafts and one of my newest interests is cake decorating.” 29 Mrs. Sandra Vaught said, My favorite subject would be football. I enjoy football at all levels, professional, college, and high school. Mr. Hugh James said, My favorite subject outside school is family outdoor recreation. (You’d know it would rain the day of the picture.) i .1 Miss Jackie Coon said, I enjoy out-door recreation and sports activities H l KT I 3 during my leisure time. ’ Mr. William Pelts said. Mine Is hunting in the fall, mainly duck, and fishing in the spring and summer. Mr. Robert McGraw said, My favorite subject outside school is genealogy. ’ r H -iUKK Mr. Carman Selby said, My favorite ’subject’ outside of school is horses and dogs. I like to ride horses and help my daughters show horses and I enjoy the company of our Great Dane and Chihuahua. Mr. Bill Durham said, My favorite subject is photography. I acquired this interest two years ago while studying in Arizona. I've been studying and practicing photography since then. Mr. Harold Ford said, My favorite hobby is reading novels of all kinds. Mysteries are my favorite. Teaching band is also a hobby as well as a job. Maybe 1 like teaching band because that is a mystery, too. Outside school, I like to spend time with my family on my family farm. itf . ft w a Mrs. Dorthy Clarke said, My favorite subjects outside school are watercolor painting and golf. Mr. Fred Boyd said, My favorite subject outside school is watching football in the fall and making a garden in the spring. Mr. John Gale said. Mine is farming. First hand information is always good to know in order to verify practices that you teach. It is also a good way to balance the mental fatigue with a good amount of physical fatigue. Mr. Harv Welch said, These pertain to school but 1) I like any sport (all sports), 2) Also like to read, 3) Attend professional clinics. 31 It's time to leave. . . Our beginning is coming to a close and so we look toward tomorrow. . . But let's look at yesterday and today. We arrived here alone and began our adventure together slowly, carefully, not sure of what was expected or sure of what we wanted. But during our time we gave up our loneliness and insecurities. We gained new friends, confidence in ourselves and a special feeling which cannot be defined by words. . . We leave so much stronger for we have shared deeply. I look at all of you and smile. . . for you are my friends. From Teat; and Pebbles in Mv Pockets by George Betts. Copyright 1976. Reprinted with permission of Celestial Arts, 231 Adrian Rd.. Millbrae, CA 94030, publisher. DONALD RAY TYES Student Council; Varsity C Club; All Conference, All District Football, 2nd Team All Conference. Big ”8 All-Star Team: All State Track (Indoor-Outdoor): All Conference Basketball, Leading Rebounder (1974-1977); Scholarship to University of Tennessee; Best All Around Athlete; Class President (12) KEVIN NEAL MEEK Varsity ’C” Club Vice-President: Boys’ State Representative (1976): All Conference Football, Co-Capt. (1977), All Conference 2nd Team (1977); All Conference Honorable Mention; Track (4 years), State Participant (1976); Honor Graduate; Class Vice-President (12) DEBRA KAYE PARKINSON French Club (4 years); Math Club (3 years): National Honor Society; FBLA; All District Band (2 years); Quad-State, All Division, Band Letter; Homecoming Queen Candidate; Honor Graduate; Gold Card; Explorers: ADK National Sorority Class Secretary (12) TAMI MEALES TATE FHA; FBLA; Band; Class Reporter (10): Class Treasurer (12) JAMES PARKER CRANE Basketball (9-12): Band (3 years): Band Cpt; Football, Manager (9); CHS in Concert; TKO: Varsity ”C” Club; Gold Card; Chorus (3 years): II District Contest; Class and Homeroom Reporter (12) SENIORS SENIORS 35 LENORD ABBOTT FFA (2 years) TIMOTHY J. ALEXANDER Football; Track; Golf; Varsity C Club: Band; TKO: CHS in Concert KENNETH WAYNE ALLEN Basketball (9); Track (9): Tennis Team (11) ; Golf (12): Harlequins Thespians (2 years); SPO Fraternity: ADK Sponsor JUDY A. ASHFORD TINA RENEE BAGGETT FBLA (Corresponding Secretary); FHA: Volleyball (9): Honor Society: Thespians; Math Club; Quad-State Band: Pep Club (Vice-President); Gold Card: ADK Sorority; Spanish Club JULIE SUSANN BARD KEVIN LEE BARNES OMZY LEE BARNETT CLYDE JUNIOR BEARD JERI RENEE BENNETT Harlequins Thespians; FBLA; Band: Stage Band: Math Club; FTA; Honor Graduate: Volleyball Team DOROTHY JANE BEBE BETZ Band: Marching (5 years); Concert (4 years); Stage (12); Flag Corps Captain (12) : Spanish Club (2 years); Photo Club (2 years); CHS in Concert; Gold Card: Thespians (4 Stan KATHY LYNN BOLIN Volleyball Team: Math Club: French Club: Honor Society; Girls' State; Who's Who: Band: Marching, Concert, All-Division, Woodwind, Band Festival Chairman; Mistress of Ceremonies for Homecoming and Cotton Blossom Assemblies; Gold Card; Band Letterman; Marching Band Squad Leader; Band Section Leader; Honor Graduate ♦ SENIORS • SENIORS • JOHNNY L. BOSTIC Football (4 years); Track (2 years): Varsity C Club; Band (2 years): German Club; Construction Crew Time Out For Ginger : Homeroom Officer (11) BENNY L. BRADLEY JAMES GRANT BROOKS National Honor Society; Honor Graduate; Industrial Arts Award JAMES TERRY BRUCE FFA j™ JIMMIE JEAN BULLINGTON Tennis, Track Letters (9-12); Volleyball; Varsity C Club (3 years), officer: 3rd District Tennis Doubles (2 years); Student Council Representative (10); Honor Society (Secretary, 3 years); Harlequins; Honor Thespian: Cast Dreams Are Forever , crew Time Out For Ginger ; Homeroom Officer (12); Band; Stage, Marching (2 years); Tiger Rag Staff; Journalism Award; Cotton BLossom Editor; Gold Card; Bleacher Bums; FHA: FTA: Who's Who: Honor Graduate; Nikki Club Officer KATHRYN ANNE CANTRELL Volleyball (9); Math Club; French Club; Honor Society; Honor Graduate; Band; Harlequins: Student Council JULIE EILEEN CHAFFIN Pep Club (9); Math Club; Spanish Club; Band: Marching, Concert (3 years): Tennis Letter (3 years); Harlequins Thespians; Honor Thespian; Honor Society (3 years); Varsity CM Club (3 years): FTA; Cotton Blossom Staff; Honor Roll Awards; Student Council; Gold Card: Bleacher Bums; Who's Who; Cast, How It all Began , Crew, Time Out For Ginger : General Mills Family Leadership Award; Honor Graduate; Homeroom Officer; Ole Miss Alumni Award DENNIS W. CLARK HOWARD PUTNAM CUNNINGHAM II National Honor Society: HonoriGraduate; Varsity C Club; Spanish Club: Tennis Team; Football, (2nd Team,All-Conference): Tennis Team; B-Team Basketball: Gold Card. Homecoming Escort MICHAEL EARL CURTIS LESA LAVADA CUTLER FHA; FBLA; Gold Card KIM DEE DEAN Girls Track; Volleyball Team '-Varsity C Club: Harlequins Thespians. Student Council: Homeroom Officers: Band: Quad-State (2 years). All-Division: Band Scholarship from Union University; Spanish Club; Children’s Theatre Productions: Bleacher Bums: C.O.E.: Gold Card • SENIORS • SENIORS • • SENIORS • • SENIORS CYNTHIA MARIE DORROH Cheerleader, Capt. (9, 12), Co-Capt. (11), (4 years); French Club (4 years): French Club Award; Volleyball Team (9); Volleyball Student Manager (10): Honor Society; Homeroom President (2 years). Secretary, Treasurer; Class Vice-President (11): Pemiscot Countv Representative to MO Freedom Forum; Homecoming Candidate; Student Council Corr. Sec.; Cotton Bldjpbm Staff: Photography Club: Crew Dreams Are Forever”. Time Out For Ginger”: Gold Card; Harlequins Thes-pians (2 years): Girl Scouts (4 years) MARY LYNN DORROH Tennis Team (4 years); Varsity C” Club; Honor Society (President): COTTON BLOSSOM Queen; Debate 'Team; Honor Graduate; Girls' State; Speech Award: Biology Award: Chemistry Award; Student Director; Harlequins Thespians JOAN RENEE DUDA FHA; Library Club (3 years): FBLA: Gold (■Card; Homeroom Officer; Spanish Club; Explorers PHYLLIS ROBINETTE FIELDS ■Negro History Participant; Cheerleader (2 years); Gold Card; Pep Club; VICA; COTTON BLOSSOM Candidate; Track DEBORAH KAY HEDGE Pep Club (9, Secretary); FHA; FBLA (Corresponding Sec., Pres.): FTA President; Harlcquins Thespians; Band (2 years): Gold Card; Homeroom Officer JIMMY LEE HIBBLER Gold Card: FFA; Cotton Blossom Escort; Black History Play; C.O.E. KATHY L. HILBURN JOHN MARK FOWLK S MICKEY DALE GILLAM Football (9 - 12): All-Conference Honorable Mention (12); CHS in Concert: Home-a4ming Escort STEVEN SYDNEY GUBIN Basketball (9 - 12): Football (9); Tennis (9 -■ 12); District Tennis (4 years); State Tennis (3 years); Varsity ”C” Club President; Honor Society; Spanish Club JOSEPH ANSELM HAYDEN III Spanish Club; National Honor Society; Golf Team; Football: All-Conference, All-District; Varsity C Club; Honor Graduate; Gold Card: Technical Crew for Cheaper By The Dozen” and Time Out For Ginger” CATHY FREDA ROCHELLE HAMRA HAYES Transfer Student RICHARD LEE HILL Spanish Club; National Honor Society; Golf Team: Band: Boys’ State; Student Council; Gold Card FRANCESS KAY HOGUE Honor Graduate; National Honor Society; Band: Marching, Stage, Concert; Student Council; Gold Card; Tiger Rag Staff; Library Clubs) FBLA: Thespians; C.O.E.; CHS Flag Corps SANDRA KAYE HOOKER National Honor Society; Honor Roll; Honor Graduate; Bleacher Bums; Gold Card; Student Council; Pep Club President; Varsity ”C” Club: Track; Who’s Who; Harlequins Thespians; Pianist for Children’s Christmas Productions: Crews for ’’Cheaper By The Dozen” LISA SWINNEY JEFFERS FBLA; FHA; Homeroom Officer (10); Typing Award Gold Caro CARLA JUNE JOHNSON Library Club; FBLA; FHA Treasurer (4 years); Regional President; Tiger Rag Staff Honor Society: Honor Graduate JOHNNYSA. JOHNSON Basketball 9); CHS in Concert: Grant to Art School LARRY DARNELL JOHNSON STEPHEN ADAMS JOHNSON Student Council (1 year); Treasurer for SC; Basketball (3 years); Football (3 years), Defensive Captain: All-Conference (3 years); All-District (2 years): Varsity ”C” Club (3 years); National Honor Society (3 years): Honor Graduate: Spanish Club (9); Homeroom Officer (10. 11, 13); Class Officer (10, Vice-President) TIMMY NATHAN JOHNSON CHRISTY ANN JONES Harlequins Thespians (3 years), Secretary (12); Spanish Club (9); FHA (2 yoarstaj Homecoming Queen Candidate; Cotton Bloss :n Staff, Head of Photography: Bleacher Bums; Homeroom Officers (10, 11); TTA; Crews for Miracle Worker”, Cheaper By The Dozen , Time Out For Ginger ; FTA; Gold Card DEBORAH GAYE JONES FHA: Jr. High Representative; Secretary: Treasurer; President; FHA Award (3 years); FBLA: Historian; Treasurer; FBLA Award (3 years); Library Club: Who’s Who: Gold Card Honor Society (3 years): Honor Roll Award; Honor Graduate; Pep Club; Homeroom Officer; Presidents Scholarship to SEM ROBERT MARTIN JONES • SENIORS • SENIORS • DONNA JEANJOMBRELL FBLA (3 cars); FHA; FT Phoiography Club: Coiton Blossom Staff; Homeroom (Officer; Varsity C Club; Gold Card CHERYL ANITA LANGFORD Negro History Participant (10); An Club; Si dent Council: Gold Card RICKEY JOE LEDBETTER Coiton Blossom Staff; Radio Broadcasting: Gold Card: C.O.E. GLENNA DENISE LEE RAMONA FRANCIS LITTLES Library Club (4 years): FHA (2 %ars); Club rd. ns GINGER LEE McCOY Cot n Blossom Staff: FHA; Gold Card: Cotton Blossom Candidate: Harlequins Thespians; Crews for Miracle Worker ' WARREN RICHARD McCOY Spanish Club; Football; Student Trainer (2 years); Harlequins Thespians; Sound Crew Cheaper By The Dozen , Time Out For Ginger ; Student.Council: Gold Card MARY MICHELLE McCULLOUGH Spanish Club; Class and Homeroom Officers; Bleacher Bums: Girl Scouts: C.O.E.; Gold Card: FHA; Harlequins; Honor Graduate; Honor Society Treasurer: Homecoming Queen JANE ELISE McGRAW Volleyball Team: FBLA: Class Officer (11): Band (3 years): Band Letterman: Asst. Drum Majorette; Spanish Club: Honor Society; Honor Graduate; Student Council; Regent's Scholarship: FT A; Gold Card JOY DENISE McGRAW Chorus: Band; GTA: Tiger Rag Staff: Honor Society; Journalism Award: Radio Broadcasting; Honor Graduate .PEG GY ANN McKEE IjHAjVrt Club; Library Club: Gold Card CHARLES DAVID MALIN Class President (11): Band Captain; Math Club; Student Council Representative; Homeroom Vice-President (12): Photography Club: Cotton Blossom Staff • SENIORS • SENIORS • PARKER, GERALD MAKERS RITA SHARON MIMS FHA; Library Club; Tiger Rag staff: Gold Card; FHA RONNIE CARL MOODY LISA CAROL MOORE Cheerleader: French Club; Volleyball: FHA; Girl Scouts; Golf Team; French Club Award; Honor Society; Pep Club; Student Council; Girls’ State; Class Secretary 111-. Homeroom Officer (12); Honor Graduate: Gold Card: Thespians: COTTON BLOSSOM Candidate; Cotton Blossom Staff: Bleacher Bums CHARLIE OATSVALL JR. C.O.E.; Gold Card; FFA MICHAEL L. ONLEY FFA Officer: Spanish Club; Basketball; Track ORLANDO LEE OWENS VICKI MELINDA PENDERGRASS Tiger Rag Staff; C.O.E.: Gold Card; FBLA. FT A; FHA: Photography Club; Pep Club; Track Letterman JEFFG. PETERS SHIRLEY ANN PITTMAN VICA; FFA: Pep Club ROBERT LYNN POWELL JR. KATIE DELORISE PRATHER Negro History Participant: Tiger Rag Staff: Gold Card ♦ SENIORS • SENIORS ANGELA FAYE PRUIETT GARY AUTREY RIGGS MARILYN LOUISE RODGERS Black History Participant: Cotton Blossom Staff: Choir: Mixed Chorus; Concert'Cbo-rus JOEL KEITH ROLLINS Football (9); Track (9): Band (9, 10): CHS in Concert ALISON MARIE SELBY Transfer Student 7s. LINDA DIANNE SHELL Spanih Club; Mixed Chorus; Harlequins Thespians; Nikki Club: Bleacher Bums: Cotton Blossom Staff; Crews for Full Length Productions; vjjto’s Who;. Homeroom Officers; Gcfld Card HERBERT EARL SMITH JR. Track: Football: Baseball: Varsity C Club; TigeptRag Staff; Student Council; Homeroom Officer; Band JAMES EDWARD SMITH PIERCE CHARLES SMITH RONALD LYNN SPEIDEL JOHNNIE KAY STEPP Student Council; Tiger Rag Staff; FBLA GERALD ANTHONY TEETER Baseball.(2 years): Football (3 years); Var-sity 'C Club; Honor Society. Honor Graduate ♦ SENIORS • SENIORS • BETH JANET TILLMAN FBLA (3 years); FHA; FTA: Photography Club; Tiger Rag Staff: Homeroom Secretary; Gold Card JOHN WADE TIPTON Cotton Blossom Editor: Spanish Club; Honor Society (3 years i: Student Council (10 - 12); Vice-President; Student Trainer Letterman (3 years); Varsity C Club: Harlequins Thespians; Honor Thespian, President; Cast 'Miracle Worker , Cheaper By The Dozen : Publicity Chairman and Stage Manager for Time Out For Ginger : Homeroom Officer (10, 11): Basketball, Free-Throw Award (10); Honor Graduate; Bleacher Bums; Gold Card; Football (9); Basketball (9) LEONARD EWELL TOWNSEND Football Letterman (3 years); Varsity C Club; Student Council President; 1977 Leadership Award •- KATHERINE SUE TRAYLOR STEVEN K. VANAUSDALL KENNETH LOYD VAUGHN LISA GAYE WALDRON Harlequins Thespians: FHA; Homecoming Queen Candidate: Cres for Full Length Productions; Cotton Blossom Staff: Tiger Rag Staff: Homeroom Officer (10); Bleacher Bums CODY RAY WALKER Football (12): FFA: Gold Card MICHAEL ANTHONY WEBSTER Football (9, 11, 12); Basketball; Track; Chorus: FFA; Baseball; Gold Card TIMOTHY MICHAEL WELLS FFA (4 years), President: Art Club LARRY DON WIMBERLEY Baseball; Football Manager; FFA; Spanish Club; Tiger Rag Staff; Gold Card PEQUITA SIMONE YOUNG FHA: Mixed Chorus: Pep Club; FBLA: Homeroom Officers; Girls Track; Who’s Who; Colton Blossom Candidate; Cotton Blossom Staff; Negro History Participant (Student Director) • SENIORS - SENIORS • The senior class had a special year - a year of firsts and lasts. For the first time, the Class of '77 had the privilege of from section seats at assembly and the honor of departing before lower classmembers. Only seniors were eligible for Gold Cards, allowing them to leave CHS during their study hall periods. Each senior was allowed to take one college day, if necessary, and time for senior pictures. All seniors were dismissed from school two days before graduation. Along with the firsts, came the lasts - both sadness and relief. For the last time, seniors registered in August at CHS. For the last time, seniors served detention and tried to fabricate excuses for unexcusable absences. For the last time, seniors sat in CHS classrooms and clowned in the halls. Also for the last - and the third straight - time, the Class of 'll won the banner competition at Homecoming. The excitement of firsts and the solemnity of lasts came together for the seniors in baccalaureate services and graduation ceremonies. Wearing the red cap and gown was an exciting first, but the finality it symbolized was a little frightening. For the last time, seniors left CHS as students; for the first time, they faced the world as adults. 44 SENIORS • SENIORS Tina Bagget, Donna Kimbrell, and Debbie Parkinson Orlando Owens ' 1 Alison Selby Wade Tipton and Christy Jones Len Townsend Sharon Mims Steve Johnson Phyllis Fields Gaty Riggs Putt Cunningham Julie Chaffin Kevin Meek Cynthia Dorroh Joan Duda The 1976-1977 Junior Class led an achieving, productive year. Juniors ran the concession stand for all games: football, volleyball, and basketball. Their diligence paid off, as they raised more money than any other Junior class in CHS history. During Homecoming, the Juniors worked hard decorating for Tiger Fire Prevention Week. Again, hard work paid, when the class won floor decorations, fighting fire from the Chaffee Red Devils. Juniors also got involved in community projects, selling bridge tee-shirts with the Chamber of Commerce. The bright red shins commemorated the opening of the Tennessee-Missouri Mississippi River Bridge, December first. Finally, Juniors planned for one of the most beautiful proms ever. The band, Main Squeeze and the elaborate decorations created a memorable evening for many Juniors and Seniors. The Juniors decided to donate some of the money remaining from the Prom to CHS, while the rest was to be used for a Senior Banquet and party. • JUNIORS • JUNIORS • A HARD WORKING CLASS REPORTER: TREASURER: SECRETARY: Karen Hopper Penny Flippo Claire McKaskle JUNIORS • JUNIORS 59 60 Acuff, Laura Alston, Teresa Alston, Victor Amerine, Cindy Ballentine, Karen Banks, Rosetta Bell, Melinda Bond, Tim Brandon, Rick Brooks, Doug Brown, Brenda Brown, John Brown, Sandy Bryant, Kelly Cagle, Jimmy Cagle, Troy Camp, Penny Carter, Bobby Carter, Katie Carter, Mack Carter, Maxine Carter, Tina Cecil, Charlie Chunn, Linda Churchill, Micky Corman, Mike Covington, Clemmie Covington, Peggy Craig, David Cummings, Roger • JUNIORS • JUNIORS • Currie, Caleb Currie, David Dany, Andrew Dotson, Steve Dowdle, Terri Estes, Morgan Fike, John Fox, Gaye Garner, Connie Gipson, Janet Grady, Arlene Graves, Cheryl Gray, Gladys Green, Jo Ann Grooms, Darryl Gubin, Barry Gunnells, Jimmy Hall, J. W. Harmon, Mike Harris, Alvin Hatch, Tonya Hendricks, Maryann Hill, Tim Holland, Steve Holmes, Cassie Holmon, Steve Hopkins, David Hopkins, Dorothy House, David Hughes, Terri • JUNIORS • JUNIORS • 61 62 Hundhausen, Maurice Hunt, Sarah Hutchinson, Sandy Isom, Pearl Jackson, Jimmy Johnson, Karen Jones, Debra Jones, Delbert Jones, Marie Jones, Rhonda Jones, Tuwana Kasper, Frankie Kulpeksa, Kevin Lackey, Debbie Langford, Sharon Lee, Nickie Littles, Patricia McClendon, David McDonald, Randy McGill, Wendell Manley, David Medlin, Annette Mehrle, Chris Mitchell, Mike Morgan, Phillip Morgan, Teresa Mott, Laura Motion, James Nelson, Johnny Nichols, Gertrude • JUNIORS • JUNIORS Picture Not Available Picture Not Available Picture Not Available Oatsvall, Calvin Overbeck, Cindy Pankey, Laura Parkinson, Christie Pittman, Gloria Powell, Jerry Prater, Don Prather, Elain? Prather, Robert Prather, Willie Rodgers, Gwyn Risner, Verna Rittenberry, Wanda Russom, Greg Selby, Suzanne Sides, Martha Singleton, Mary Simmons, Willie Skeleton, Mark Smith, Anthony Smith, Jessie South, Byron Swafford, Johnny Sykes, Lou Sykes, Roy Tarpley, Scott Taylor, Arthur Taylor, Bill Thompson, Alton Thompson, Rusanna • JUNIORS • JUNIORS • 63 Thorton, Rosa Thrasher, Larry Till, Laurie Turner, Jo Ann Upchurch, Jo Ann Vaughn, Jerry Vaughn, Jimmy Waggoner, Mark Wallace, Gene Weber, Teresa Webster, Danny Woods, Debbie . • JUNIORS • JUNIORS • A YEAR OF EASE REPORTER: TREASURER: SECRETARY: Kelley Churchill Sue Fike Mindy Mullins 66 SOPHOMORES Acuff, Andy Adams, Melody Agnew, Calvin Allen, Randy Amerine, Lisa Anderson, Connie Assel, Mary Bard, Beverly Barnett, Eugene Barnett, Kathy Bates, Ray Bell, Patty Bess, Robert Boyd, Linda Brannon, Diane Brooks, Kenny Burchard, Curtis Busby, Kathy Cagle, Pate Cal lens, John Cecil, Donna Chandler, Dawson Church, Debbie '■ Cooke, David Corain, Rhonda Crawford, Mary Ellen Cutler, Tommy Davis, Charles Davis, Linda Dawson, Sterling 1. ♦ SOPHOMORES • 67 Dean, Cheryl Deaton, Randy Dinwoodie, Dennis Dixon, Jewelline Duda, Randy Englehardt, Tamaria Ferrell, Jeannie Fullerton, Kevin Gibson, Joey Gibson, George ' Green, Rosetta Greenwell, John Harmon, Jerry Harris, Rickey Harrison, Kim Harrison, Lynn Hayden, Joe Hayden, LeeAnn Hill, Sharon Holder, Clinton Holland, Carol Holloway, Gary Holomon, Sybil Hopkins, Sandra Hudgins, Kelley ■ Mfsom, Paul Jackson, Jo Ann I _ Jean, Mike I Jeffers, Tony Johnson, Betheria • SOPHOMORES ♦ Johnson, Billy Johnson, Lisa Johnson, Shirley Jones, Jo Dawn King, Dennis Langford, Jackie Lee, Kenny Lee, Kevin McBride, Quitman McDonald, Gayle McDonald, Gwyn McKinney, Dwight Malin, Allison Maners, Danny Mansfield, Deanna Manuel, Shirley Mathenia, Brian Mills, Allan Mills, Steve Medlin, Beth Mitchell, Mary Mitchell, Toni Mitchum, Steve Moore, Laura Morgan, Frankie Motion, Takella Oatsvall, Jaboc Osbeme, Robert Palmer, Doug Parnell, Henry • SOPHOMORES • 70 Patton, Mike Pery, James Peters, Greg Pierce, Lisa Pounder, Gerry Prather, Ronnie Pratt, Tammy Privett, Billy Pruiett, Wanda Ragland, John Randall, Susan Redmond, Tracey Reeves, Edward Ricks, Ada Roberson, Brenda Rogers, Carol Rodgers, Ida Ross, Benny Rudnick, Regina Scott, Robert Shell, Thomas Simmons, Brad Simmons, Freddie Singleton, Atlie Singleton, Ruth Smith, Coy Smith, Fondra Smith, Greg Spencer, Beth Stanfill, Preston • SOPHOMORES Stepp, Anthony Stewart, Walter Sullivan, Danta Sweetman, Ricky Sykes, Dennis Taylor, Charles Taylor, Donna Tedder, Lisa Thrasher, Frank Thomas, Robert Townsend, Hosea Traylor, Perry Treece, Steve Tucker, Carol Turner, Jimmy Walker, Gary Wallace, John Warren, Henry Warren, Janice Wells, Chris Wells, Toni Wheeler, Tim Williams, Danny Williams, John Williams, Leslie Wimberly, Karen Wimberly, Teny Womak, Robert Woods, Drunita Woods, Gary • SOPHOMORES • 71 Sophomores had a busy year of classes and extra curricular activities. Early ill the fall, sophomores held a bakesale for their class. The class used the money they earned for Spirit Week activities and floor decorations. Sophomores decorated the second floor this year, using cr pe paper, posters, and ingenuity. Their theme was Tiger Olympics. Medals and Olympic symbols brightened walls and doors, while streamers and banners hung from the celling. The sophomores' hard work was effective. For the second straight year, the class of 79 won overall in Spirit Week competition. Sophomores came in second in floor competition, first in posters, and first in spirit-demonstration at assembly. Sophomores excelled scholastically too. Of fifteen new Honor Society members, fourteen were sophomores. Many of them received Honor Roll Certificates at lire Honor Recognition Assembly in the spring. Sophomores were also active in many extra-curricular activities and in sports. In football and track, sophomores Henry Warren and Brad Simmons made Mines for themselves; while in basketball, Paul Isom, Dennis Dinwoodie, Sterling Dawson, and Robert Scott excelled. Sophomores also participated in volleyball, tennis, and golf. A sophomore, Beth Spencer, was number one on the girls' tennis team, while Charles Davis distinguished himself in golf. Sophomores spent the year showing CHS that they were a talented, active class. SOPHOMORES Wright, Jackie Young, Lisa NEWCOMERS TO CHS REPORTER: Thad Wilson TREASURER: Larry Newton SECRETARY: Paul Faulkner The Freshman class of '76-'77 poured into CHS in August. FHA greeted the Freshmen by conducting tours of CHS and serving refreshments. The Freshmen found classes a little harder than they expected, and they were very busy at the first of the year making adjustments to high school. Joining clubs and organizations was also part of those first few weeks. By the time Homecoming came around, they were settled down to the routine. Their theme for Spirit Week was Tiger Heaven. Even though they did not win, Freshmen provided a great deal of competition. • FRESHMEN • FRESHMEN Abbott, Rosemary Adams, David Allen, Riley Anderson, Donny Bard, Sam Barnett, Hattie {Sell, Michael Bernard, Walter Berry, Billy Bess, Reggie Bivins, Lewis Boulton, Kevin Bonee, Marion Boyd, Cathy Bradley, Roy Brandonburg, Beverly Brandon, Keith Brewer, Scott Brogdon, Barry Brooks, Janet Wt Brown, Eldon Bryant, George Bullington, Ann Cagle, Kelley Campbell, Jerry Picture Not Available Cannon, Rosemary Cecil, Eugene Chaffin, Barbara Chaffin, Sherry Chandler, Terry • FRESHMEN • FRESHMEN■ Chism, Scott Chitman, Richard Clark, Gary Claxton, Debbie Clayton, Kendell Cole, Mike Collins, Julie Conley, Shirley Crenshaw, Chris Crenshaw, Marlaw Cummings, Amanda Cunningham, Jon Dawson, Latricia Deaton, Timmy Donovan, David Dorris, Jeff Dorroh, Lawrence Dowdle, Tracey Driver, Connie Eledge, Bobby Elliot, James Fennell, Debra Flowers, Frank Ford, Carol Foster, Carl Gibson, Tony Goff, Lorinda Grey, James Grooms, Jackie Hall, Tanya • FRESHMEN ♦ FRESHMEN 76 Hamm, Billy Hankins, Phyllis Harmon, Dennis Harris, Arthur Harrison, Kristi Picture Not Available Picture Picture Not Available Picture Not Available Hayes, Howard Hill, Jeff Hill, Jimmy Hite, Ted Hollis, Mark Holmes, Virgil Holt, Donny Hopkins, Jessie Hopper, Carla House, Joe Hudgins, David Hundhausen, Angie Isable, Ramona Isom, Patricia Johnson, Athony Johnson, Donny Jones, Demetria Jones, Greg Jones, Tony Jordon, Paula King, Janice Lackey, Tony Ledford, Joey Leslie, Linda Loman, Terry ♦ FRESHMEN • FRESHMEN Lynn, Linda McCarn, Kenny McClendon, Dickie McCoy, Tina McCullough, Cathy Malone, Mitch Malone, Perry Mann, Cynthia Miller, Paula Moore, Janie Moore, Tim Morris, John Morris, Mickey Moiton, Victor Oatsvall, Jeff Pankey, David Parkinson, Laura Pierce, Greg Pike, Robyn Pitts, Greg Porter, Tommy Powell, Billy Powell, Tony Prater, Guy Pruiett, Debbie Reeves, Kris Reno, Jimmy Richardson, Joe Roberson, Teresa Roberts, Mike FRESHMEN • FRESHMEN Robinson, Kenneth Rodgers, Denise Rowell, Mickie Rushing, Carl Russell, Mike Sandusky, Sarah Scott, Marion iby, Ann Sellars, Johnny Smith, Debra Smith, Dorothy Smith, Sammy uth, Patricia Spicer, Dann Stanfill, Del) 1 . ny m ia y Starkey, Paul J Stephenson, Mark Stepp, Tami Steward, L$,e Ann Stewan, Milton Stfeete, Ginny Sweetman, Tommy Sykes, Annette Tate, Shonna Taylor, Delois Taylor, Mark Taylor, Michael Teeter, Judy Thomason, Melissa • FRESHMEN • FRESHMEN Tomlinson, johnny Truss, Larry Utley, Alvin Versey, Eugene Versey, Lawrence Waid, Randy Waldron, Lori Walker, Clem Walton, Brenda Ward, Mike Ward, Randy Warren, Johnny Warren, Porter Watkins, Jeff Weatherford, Dooy Webster, Terry White, Beverly Wiley, Tina Williams, Carl Williams, Karen Williams, Sharon Wimberly, Jeff Woods, Leon Woods, Thomas Picture Not Available Picture Not Available Picture Not Available FRESHMEN • FRESHMEN • ORGANIZATIONS • 82 Student Council Pushes TOP: Brad Simmons and Walter Bernard are ready to get the show on the road at the Film Festival. CENTER: Enjoying the picnic on Sadie Hawkins day are Brad Simmons, Lisa Moore, and Cynthia Dorroh. BOTTOM: Several Student Council members are listening attentively during one of their meetings. Student Council was very active this year in many aspects. From Homecoming to Sadie Hawkins Day they worked to help make our school more enjoyable. Homecoming this year was different from any other Homecoming. This was the first year we had a disc-jockey instead of a band, which turned out to be a success. Along with Homecoming, Student Council had many other activities. The first was a welcome back dance with a disc-jockey, which turned out to be the best attended dance this year. Soon Student Council was busy with other projects, such as the annual chili supper, painting the lounge, collecting for Muscular Dystrophy, and raking leaves. Another project Student Council sponsored was Sadie Hawkins Day when Student Council sold hot dogs and held events such as sack races and three legged races. The event was a huge success. We are very proud of our Student Council and hope that we can always have a Student Council as involved as the 76-77 group. 84 for School Betterment Student Council President, Len Townsend, cooks hotdogs for students and faculty on Sadie Hawkins Day. Claire McKaskle turns her money in for Muscular Dystrophy to Mr. Evans, sponsor. KNEELING: Terri Dowdle, Tameria Englehart, Mindy Mullins, Jeannie Ferrell, Ginny Streate, Sherry Chaffin. STANDING: Cathy Dodd. Mr. Parkinson. Advisor; Morgan Estes, Susan Merhle, Richard McCoy, Dorothy Betz, Thad Wilson. Wade Tipton, Vice-President; Walter Bernard, Brad Simmons, Claire McKaskle, Cynthia Dorron, Corresponding Secretary; Wendell McGill, Sandra Hooker, Treasurer; Jimmy Cagle. Len Townsend, President; and Mr. Evans, Advisor. 85 Honor Society Scholarship and Enjoying a game of cards ai the Christmas party are Johnny Nelson, Laurie Till, Terri Hughes, Randy McDonald, and Kelly Bryant. SEATED: Jimmie Jean Bullington -Secretary, Lisa Moore - Vice-President, Mary Lynn Dorroh -President, Mary McCullough -Treasurer. Steven Gubin -Reporter. STANDING: Terri Hughes, Jo Ann Upchurch. Carla Johnson, Kelly Bryant, Karen Bal-lentine, Bucky Cantrell, Barry Gubin. 3rd ROW: Grant Brooks, Sandra Hooker, Debbie Jones. Kay Hogue. Morgan Estes, Kathy Bolin, Johnny Nelson. Beth Strcete, Penny Flippo, Steve Johnson. 4th ROW: Debbie Parkinson, Tina Baggett, Jane McGraw, Laurie Till, Christie Parkinson, Connie Gamer. David House, David Manley, Putt Cunningham. 5th ROW: Wade Tipton. Sandy Hutchison. David Malin, Richard Hill, Trey Hayden. Randy McDonald, Wendell McGill. 86 Encourages Leadership Honor Society participated in and sponsored several events this year. In the fall, Honor Society sponsored Homecoming activities by providing judges for various events. At Christmas, Honor Society members held a party. Honor Society traditionally buys collars for graduating Society members. To support this function, the Society sponsored a car wash in the spring. More than twenty seniors were Honor Society members. At the end of the year. Honor Society installed their new members, this year, all sophomores. The ceremony was held at West Side School and refreshments were served after the installation. : l President. Mary Lynn Dorroh, pins on Sybil Holmon's Honor Society ribbon. NEW MEMBERS. SEATED: Cheryl Dean. Tracey Redmond. Jo Dawn Jones. Laura Moore, Linda Mary Lynn does her best to please the custom - Dorroh. STANDING: Sibyl Holman, Ruth Singleton, Allison Malin, Beth Spencer, Gayle ers of the car wash. McDonald. BACK: Joe Hayden. Brad Simmons, Edward Reeves, and Pate Cagle. NOT PICTURED: Gaye Fox. 87 Vive le Cercle Frangais Laura, Larry, and Miss Kirtley arc wondering if Ruth is going to catch the crepe French Club began the year with a win. They took first place during Homecoming with a car decorated as a wine glass and a wedge of cheese. In October, the club took a trip to see historical sites in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Over Christmas break French Club went caroling and sang carols in French. After caroling , members had a Christmas party. In February French Club delighted the teachers with a Mardi Gras breakfast in the French tradition. They served crepes, croissants, doughnuts, quiches, and several other French dishes. The annual French Club Dinner was held April 30. The menu consisted of original French dishes. Making a toast before dinner are Ruth Singleton. Jcannie Ferrell, Linda Dorroh, Laura Moore. Across the table: Beth Stieeie, Penny Flippo, Beverly White, and Phyllis Hankins. FRONT ROW: Laura Moore - president, Terry Hughes. Ruth Singleton - scrapbook keeper, Kathy Bolin -vice-president. Bucky Cantrell, Miss Kirtley -sponsor. 2nd ROW: Larry Newton, Ted Hite, leannie Ferrell, Edward Reeves. Beth Streete, Beth Spencer. Cynthia Dorroh. and David Man-ley. 88 73 In an effort to raise money, Spanish club vice-president, Laura Pankey, sells a candy bar to Pequita Young. I Vi van los espanoles! Spanish Club had an active year. Their major activities involved planning and raising money for a trip to Mexico. Money raising projects included selling magazines and citrus fruit. During twice-monthly meetings, speakers presented slides of Mexico and held discussions on Mexican Culture and history. The club decided to take an eight day trip to Mexico, which began July 25. The club’s final school-year project was a Mexican dinner May 26. FIRST ROW: Barry Gubin - president. Penny Flippo, Tommy Porter. Tracey Redmond - treasurer. SECOND ROW: Mr. Durham - advisor, Carl Rushing. Kenny Brooks. NOT PICTURED: Jo Dawn Jones - secretary. 89 CHS Band Fine The band gave a good performance during the winter concert. The CHS Band is under the direction of Harold Ford. Connie Garner, drum majorette, directed the band during marching performances. Laura Acuff, Tina Baggett, Patty Bell, Walter Bernard, Dorthy Jane Betz, Kathy Bolin. Doug Boyd, Scott Brewer, Barry Brogden, Charles Cecil. Eugene Cecil, Sherry Chaffin, Scott Chism, Julie Collins, Mary Ellen Crawford, Chris Crenshaw, Cheryl Dean, Kim Dean. David Donovan, Lawrence Dorroh, Linda Dorroh, Bobby Eledge, Morgan Estes, John Mark Fowlkes, Connie Garner. Jackie Grooms, Lee Ann Hayden, Howard Hayes, Jimmy Hill, Ted Hite, Steve Holland, Carla Hopper, Angie Hundhausen, Maurice Hundhausen, Rates 1 Accepting their band medals are Annette Medlin, John Ragland, and David Pankey. Band Members enjoy playing during their spring concert. Lisa Johnson. Jo Dawn Jones. Nickie Lee, Quitman McBride, Gayle McDonald, David Malin, Mitch Malone. Perry Malone. Annette Medlin. John Nelson. Larry Newton. Cindy Oberbeck. David Pankey. Christie Parkinson. Debbie Parkinson. Greg Pitts, Tom Porter. John Ragland. Johnny Reno. Marian Scott, Johnny Sellars. Ruth Singleton. Debbie Stanfill, Preston Stanfill, Mark Stephenson, Anthony Stepp, Tammy Stepp, Ginny Streete, Mike Taylor. Judy Teeters, Russanna Thompson, and Thad Wilson. Directing the band is David Malin. Stage Band Performs Often and Well Stage Band provided unique representation for CHS. Approximately 16 students, admitted by auditions, practiced and performed jazz pieces ranging from the Sound of Philadelphia to the more mellow Londonderry Aire and Traces of Love.'' Stage Band members had a busy performance schedule this year. They played for the Bridge Dedication luncheon December 1, at the Caruthersville Cotton Carnival, and for the Cotton Blossom assembly at the high school. In the community, stage band entertained elementary school students and the Rotary Club. Members also played for nursing home residents. Special instruments the stage band used included a bass guitar, a trap set, and an electric piano. STAGE BAND MEMBERS: Patty Bell. Walter Bernard, Mary Crawford. J. J. Bullington, Jimmy Hill, Tommy Porter, Quitman McBride. Kay Hogue. Doug Boyd. Scott Brewer, Ted Hite, Preston Stanfill, Lawerence Dorroh. Dorothy Betz. John Ragland. Anthony Stepp, and director Harold Ford. The saxophone section adds harmony to the rest of the band. The chorus trio made up of Tuwana Jones. Carol Rogers, and Christie Parkinson got a •‘I rating in the district contest. Concert Chorus Works Hard and Entertains Concert Chorus performed six times during the year. Their first performance was at the Thanksgiving assembly. At Christmas, Concert Chorus sang a variety of traditional and modern songs. In March, Concert Chorus gave a special concert featuring seven soloists. The seven soloists and a girls’ trio were members of Concert Chorus who represented CHS at district contest in Cape Girardeau. The last in school performance for Concert Chorus was the annual spring concert. The chorus also provided vocal music at Baccalaureate and Commencement. Christie Parkinson, Penny Camp, Tuwana Jones, Jo Ann Upchurch. Mindy Mullins. Beverly Brandenburg, John Morris, and Jim Crane were solo singers in the presentation of the cantata The Dawn of Christmas. FRONT ROW: Debra Jones, Tressa Roberson. Danny Spicer. John Morris, Beverly White. Mindy Mullins. Marilyn Rodgers. Peggy Covington. Gertrude Nichols. Tracey Dowdle, Beverly Brandenburg. 2nd ROW: Mike Roberts. Christie Parkinson. Carol Rogers. Paul Star-key. Tuwana Jones. Karen Wimberley. Mary Ann Hendricks. Jo Ann Upchurch. Diane Brannon. Jack Wright. Jim Crane. Keith Bran- 93 Cotton Blossom Staff Strives for Best Yearbook, Ever Oh! Our layout was due yesterday!” Miss Whistler, may I go to the darkroom? Are we going to have to work on Saturday? A typical Cotton Blossom day. Questions arose in the darkroom too. Why is the stopbath purple? Where is the top to the developing tank? And of course Don't open the door! In the course of the year the staff learned to lay out yearbook pages, develop negatives, and prints. The staff sponsored the traditional Cotton Blossom dance, raising money with a volleyball game. Even though they goofed off, the staff accomplished a lot. Copy editor Wade Tipton checks files. Hard at work for a change. Julie Chaffin, Cynthia Dor-roh, Lisa Moore, and Linda Shell are making layouts for the yearbook. Jimmie Jean Bullington, layout editor, sets up ladder diagram. 1976-77 Cotton Blossom Staff From Left: Miss Tamsen Whistler, Advisor; Pequita Young; Linda Shell; John Fike; Cynthia Dorroh: Lisa Moore; Ginger McCoy. FRONT: Christy Jones; Julie Chaffin: Jimmie Jean Bullington; Lisa Waldron; and Wade Tipton (reclining). 94 Tiger Rag Staff Struggles With Copy and Deadlines Tiger Rag Staff members lay out the paper. Advisor for the Tiger Staff, Miss Tamsen Whistler, looks questioningly at the negatives. 1976-77 TIGER RAG STAFF, TOP ROW: Sharon Mims. Larry Wimberley, Connie Gamer, Herbert Smith. SECOND ROW: Carla Johnson, Kay Hogue, Pearl Isom. Cathy Dodd, Gaye Fox. FRONT ROW: Kenny Lee. Kevin Barnes. Steve Mills, and Steve Treece. NOT PICTURED: Johnni Stepp. The Tiger Rag started the year with a new teacher and inexperienced staff. Everyone learned as the year progressed. They dealt with layout, dummy sheets, and copy-editing symbols. They learned about different kinds of news stories, interviewing people they didn't know, and they tried hard to cover events as they happened. The most important thing they had to learn was meeting deadlines. Some stories got lost and heads were misplaced, but on the whole the staff was proud of the effort which went into the paper and the results they achieved. 95 PHOTO CLUB TOURS STUDIO Photography Club had a year of mixed success. Several members worked hard on their own, but as a group, the club never quite got it together. Members had planned to display mounted photos in the library and to conduct a photography contest, but neither plan worked out. The club did visit Mike Dale’s studio for a tour and a discussion of color developing process. Members saw filmstrips and short presentations at meetings concerning picture composition, use of light, and basic uses of different types of cameras. David Malin, John Mark Fowlkes and Barry Gubin aided the Cotton Blossom staff greatly, taking pictures at assemblies, dances, and graduation. Barry Gubin looks as if he’s in a hurry to leave, but David Pankey plans to stay. Other photography club members, not pictured, were David Malin, John Mark Fow-kles, Ted Hite, Tommy Porter, and Cynthia Dorroh. Mr. Bill Durham helped Miss Whistler as advisor. Jim Crane reads CHS sporis while Miss Whistler checks copy Scott Tarpley announces the latest news at CHS. STUDENTS ENJOY CHS IN CONCERT Radio Writing was a new class this year, developed because of interest in radio club. The class produced CHS in Concert Wednesday nights for two hours over KCRV. The radio station provided air time to the school as a community service, and encouraged students in working with news and commentary, as well as music. The class gave two special three-hour shows. One at Christmas included letters to Santa from elementary school pupils in District 18. The final show, in April, involved every member of the, and served as a farewell and thank you to Danny Nelson from the students. SEATED L to R: T. J. Alexander, Rosa Thornton. Joel Rollins, Denise Lee, and Mickey Gillam. STANDING (L to R): Johnny Johnson. Calvin Oatsvall. Mark Skelton. Rickey Ledbetter. Scott Tarpley. Jim Crane, and Dorthy Betz. Library Club Sponsors Book Fair Carla Johnson assists Joel Rollins in checking out a book. Library Club decorated a beautiful tree for Christmas. Library Club members helped in the library by checking books out and in, replacing books on shelves, and helping students locate books they needed. Members also helped set up displays. This year, Library Club sponsored several projects. They took a trip to Cape Girardeau to tour the SEMO library. The club also decorated a Christmas tree for the library. Library Club also tried two money-making projects. They sponsored a book fair, and they sold posters. The money they earned paid for their trip to Cape Girardeau and for the Christmas tree. The club also observed National Library Week by passing out bookmarks and displaying posters. Annette Sykes, Tanya Hall. Mrs. Judy Roberts - sponsor, Carla Johnson, and Beverly Bard. 98 MA TH CL UB MEMBERS MEASURE THE YEAR Math Club's activities for 1976-1977 included monthly Thursday evening meetings. At meetings, members discussed business, and one member usually presented a program. During Spirit Week, the club entered the decorated car division in the Homecoming parade. In the spring, Math Club took a field trip to the planetarium at Lambuth College in Jackson, Tennessee. The club concluded the year with a picnic and a ball game at the park. A mathematical cake? SEATED, Left to Right: Debbie Parkinson, John Mark Fowlkes, Beverly Bard, Christy Parkinson (secretary treasurer). STANDING, Left to Right: Mrs. Rose McKillip (advisor), Andrew Darty, David Malin (president). Ted Hite, and J. Y. Miller (advisor). 99 Future Homemakers Hold Annual Peggy Mckee, Mrs. Combs, and Debbie Jones take part in FHA week. During FFA-FHA joint meeting officers tell about their offices. Future Homemakers of America started the year at registration, showing freshmen and new students through the school. After the tours, FHA served refreshments in the Home Ec room. FHA held monthly meetings throughout the year. In September, the club installed 1976-77 officers. In November members held their annual Mother-Daughter Taste Fair. The Homemakers Extension Club were special guests at the Taste Fair. In March FHA and FFA held a joint meeting. The two clubs worked in Me-Shops on community problems. Also in March FHA took a trip to see Holiday on Ice. April 6 was the date for the annual Children's Party. Each member brought a child, and the club held an Easier egg hunt for the children. In the spring FHA held a secret bakesale to raise money for a gift for Mrs. Pinion, advisor, retiring after many years of teaching. The club gave Mrs. Pinion her gift at their last meeting in May. They were successful in making it a complete surprise. SEATED: Lisa Johnson, Mindy Mullins, Debbie Jones - president, Karen Wimberly - 2nd president. STANDING: Peggy Mckee -1st vice president, Carla Johnson, Christie Harrison, Robin Pike, Mary Mitchell, Mrs. Pinion - advisor. 100 and Future Farmers Joint Meeting FFA MEMBERS. FRONT, From Left: Donny Holt, Mike Cole, Jeff Watkins, Danny Manners, Jimmy Cagle, Maurice Hundhausen, Rosemary Abbot, Martha Sides. BACK ROW, From Left: Mr. Gale (sponsor). Greg Peters, Steve Treece, Chris Mehrle, Lynn Harrison. Lenord Abbot. James Pery, Rickey Sweetman, Karen Wimberley, Greg Smith. Jimmy Cagle, FFA president, presides at the annual FFA-FHA joint meeting. Future Farmers of America's overall purpose, according to Mr. Gale, was to develop ''competent rural leadership” in progressive farmers and agribusiness people.'' FFA projects during the year included a soil judging contest at Cape Girardeau, a public speaking contest at Campbell, and attending the State FFA Convention at Columbia. Building projects included picnic tables and barbecue grills. As a special project, FFA built a group of cabinets for Girl Scout camping trips. 101 FUTURE TEACHERS DISCOVER A CAREER Future Teachers Mary, Laura. Sandy, Debbie. Kelly and Terri and present teacher Ten! seems to enjoy teaching elementary children. Miss Barnes laugh about teaching experiences. FTA was different from most clubs at CHS. The purpose of FT A was to provide members with a first-hand look at teaching situations, from the teachers side of the desk. Members used study hall periods to help teachers with their classes. At other schools, FTA members observed classes, helped with bulletin boards and class parties, and aided individual pupils with their work. During FT A meetings, members discussed assignments and planned for new ones. As a special project, FTA members provided hospitality during Open House and parent-teacher conferences. 102 FRONT: Miss Barnes - advisor. Melinda Bell, MaryAnn Hendricks, JoAnn UpChurch. Claire McKaskle, Rosa Thorton, Mary McCullough - secretary-treasurer. BACK: Tuwana Jones. Terri Dowdle, Debbie Hedge - president, Sandy Hooker - vice-president, Joan Duda, and Laura Pankey. NOT PICTURED: Renee Bennett and Kelly Bryant. Future Business Leaders Hold Auction SEATED: Debbie Woods - reporter, Nikki Lee, Laurie Till - treasurer, Debbie Hedge - president, Donna Kimbrell - vice-president, Tina Baggett, Debbie Jones - treasurer. STANDING: Sandy Brown, Christie Parkinson, Morgan Estes, Debbie Parkinson, Sharon Mims, Carla Johnson, Rosa Thorton, Lisa Johnson, Mary Ellen Crawford, Melody Adams. Mrs. Chaffin -advisor. BACK: Mr. Elliot - advisor, Laura Pankey, David Manley, Linda Boyd, Wanda Ritenbury, Mary Mitchell. Kelly Hudgens. Beverly Bard, Miss Coon - advisor. Debbie and Donna are selling items from the FBLA bookstore to Mary Lynn and Miss Sayre. FBLA was one of the busiest clubs this year. One of their most popular money-making projects was a teacher auction. The auction took place at noon, with teachers offering specific services to the highest bidder. The two most expensive faculty members were Mr. Parkinson, principal, and Coach Welch. Two other money raising projects involved selling trees, and Tom-Wat merchandise. FBLA entered a float, decorated as an adding machine in the Homecoming parade and took first place. Club members also competed in district contest with other FBLA’s in the spring. FBLA's final project was a 100 dollar Mary Graves Memorial Scholarship, which goes to a senior each year. J 103 Harlequins-Thespians Dramatize Life FRONT ROW: Neely Mitchell, Jr. - advisor, Penny Flippo, Terri Hughes, Mark Stevenson, Linda Shell, Lee Ann Hayden, Jo Ann Upchurch, Kelley Churchill, Regina Rudnick, Claire McKaskle, Cynthia Dorroh, Mary Ann Hendricks. SECOND ROW: Julie Chaffin, Beth Streete, Jimmie Jean Bull-ington, Karen Hopper, Sue Fike, Gwyn MacDonald, Pate Cagle, Wade Tipton - president, Christy Jones - secretary. THIRD ROW: Linda Donoh, Charlie Cecil, Cheryl Dean, Leslie Williams. Kenny Allan. Lisa Moore, Terri Dowdle, Mary Lynn Dorrah - vice president, Sandra Hooker. Kim Dean. FOURTH ROW: Edward Reeves, Tracey Redmond, Lisa Waldron, Linda Davis, Sandy Hutchison, Gayle McDonald, Annette Medlin, Rusanna Thompson, Alison Malin, David Currie, John Ragland, Scott Tarpley, Connie Gamer - point keeper, John Fike. 104 Connie Garner and Bill Taylor take a lead in the pep skit before the Doniphan game. Mary Lynn, Terri, Jo Ann, Linda, and Charlie chat before the Christmas play, Dreams are Forever. Elementary school students watch CHS Thespians perform 105 More Harlequins- Thespians Mary Lynn Dorroh is working hard at a Harlequin-Thespian carwash Linda Davis looks on as Sue Fike applies make-up to Jo Dawn Jones. Preparing for the Christmas play. Scott Tarpley sits patiently as Beth Streete applies his makeup. Pulling for the Tigers, before the Hayti game, are several of the Har lequin-Thespian members. 106 Harlequins-Thespians started the year with several pep skits held during the noon hour. For the Homecoming assembly, Harlequins-Thespians performed a skit for students, a take off on the Johnny Carson Show . Harlequins-Thespians held their initiation ceremony one fall evening to ■ install new members. New members had to perform stunts, skits, and pantomimes to become members. Members also watched a dmonstration on how to apply make-up. Another Harlequin-Thespian project was the student-written annual Christmas play. This year the play was Dreams are Forever. The cast performed at West Side, South Side, and High School. The major drama production of the year was Time Out for Ginger. Harlequins-Thespians helped raise money for the full length production by holding a carwash and bake sale. They raised about $170. At the end of the year, members were honored for the year's work. New Art Club Tries to Paint the Town Ruth Singleton, An Club queen. Mr. Crawford assists Henry Warren while Mickey Gillam, Kevin Lee. and Steve Van-Ausdall finish their paintings. Art Club had several projects this year. For Homecoming, the art club built the queen's float. The club also entered a car in the Homecoming parade. Three other Art club projects included painting downtown windows at Halloween, a lion's head mural on the wall of the student lounge, and exhibits in the windows of empty buildings down town Caruthersville. Community Betterment sponsored the exhibits. Art club also held a Christmas party, elected a queen on Valentine's day, and took a trip to the St. Louis Art Museum. SEATED. L to R: Steven Mills. Tim Wheeler, and Tuwana lones. STANDING: Kevin Lee. Mrs. Clark - sponsor, Greg Peters. Tim Moore, and Mr. Crawford - sponsor. 108 Freshman Cheerleaders Are Important to the Team TOP LEFT: Tina McCoy and Tracy Dowdle are too busy to notice the camera. TOP RIGHT: DeAnn and Ginny cheer hard to boost the Tigers. BOTTOM PICTURE: KNEELING. Left to Right: Tracey Dowdle. STANDING: DeAnn Kenehan, Ginny Streete. TOP: Tina McCoy. 109 Cheerleaders Lead TOP: Linda Davis, Alison Malin. Left to Right: Gwyn McDonald, Cheryl Dean, Cynthia Dorroh, Ruth Singleton, Pearl Isom, and Kelley Churchill. 110 Tigers to Victory Ruth Singleton Allison Malin Gwyn McDonald The Varsity Cheerleaders played a major role in the Tigers’ winning season. Nothing seemed to stop our energetic cheerleaders; they rooted in the snow and rain. They raised the spirit of the students during noon hour pep skits, but unfortunately the spirit usually disappeared before the game. Our cheerleaders spent much of their out of school time preparing for games. They practiced during the hot summer months - even before the football players started practicing. Every week they decorated the trophy cases for the football players. Before the Hayti game they led the traditional snake dance down Ward Avenue and the bonfire at Southside. ill Campus Chorus Performs for School and Public Campus Chorus performed twice during the year. At Christmas, Campus Chorus sang several traditional songs. During the Spring Concert, the chorus sang a collection of Sentimental Journey in the Forties. Campus Chorus had 24 members. Gary Clark accompanies Campus Chorus as they perform at the Spring Concert. BOTTOM: Gary Clark. Remona Isabell, Paula Miller, Kathy Boyd, Sarah Sandusky, Lynn Harrison, Robert Scott, Dennis Harmon. MIDDLE: Sandra Hopkins, Janie Moore, Jewelline Dixon, Shonna Tate, Linda Lynn, Ray Bates, Connie Driver, Danta Sullivan. TOP: Angela Pruiett, Dorothy Hopkins, Melissa T homason, Carol Holland, Gloria Pittman, Betheria Johnson, Frank Flowers, and Roy Bradley. 112 Varsity “C” Changes Homecoming Members of Varsity C are meeting to read the new constitution Coach Coach James and President Steve Gubin listen while Coach Welch explains. Welch is passing out. SEATED: Beth Spencer Jimmy Gunnels, Mik Mitchell, Brad Simmons KNEELING: Sandra Hooker Jimmie Jean Bullington secretary and treasurer Beth Streete, Cathey Dodd Author Taylor, Byro South, Penny Flippo, Juli Chaffin. STANDING: Mar Lynn Dorroh, Wendel McGill, Randy McDonald Chris Mchrle, Len Town send, David Hopkins BACK: Jim Crane, Kevi Meek - Vice President, Bil Taylor, Steve Johnson Trey Hayden. Varsity C is a club for athletes who have queen, lettered in any sport at CHS. During the year, Varsity C honored athletes This year Varsity C revised Homecoming of the month, week, or season. The club also elections. The football boys nominated sponsored alumni football and basketball games, candidates, and the whole school voted for the Varsity C was self-supporting. 113 • ACTIVITIES • ACTIVITIES • ACTIVITIES • ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION GOES SMOOTHLY Wade greets Mike with a Welcome to school letter. Students registered for school Thursday. August 26 and Friday, August 27. This ended summer and began the long school year. This registration was the most organized one CHS has seen in a long time. Students entered the school and proceeded through the line in the hall to get their pictures taken. Waiting in line was the most uncomfortable part of the day. Students then went to the study hall where they filled out schedule cards, had them typed and checked, and paid their fees. FHA provided tours and refreshments for the Freshmen and also to the new students attending CHS. Miss lohnson gives someone the evil eye. F.H.A. provides Freshmen with a tour of good ole CHS. Mr. Parkinson knows Orlando needs all the help he can get. 1 f-1 STUDENTS ENJOY NEW YEARBOOKS Everyone seems very interested in the new yearbook or is it just their pictures??? Kenny Allen, Jimmy Crane and John Fowlkes seem excited to look in the new yearbook. The annual Yearbook signing party was held Thursday, September 2, right before the annual soap game. Many rested students and former students picked up their yearbooks and then gathered in groups on the bleachers and floor to get them signed. Stations were set up in four areas so that students were able to pick up their books quickly and easily. Mr. Parkinson was available to check yearbook receipts and direct students to proper stations. Many students attended and enjoyed the gathering. Rickey Ledbeiier thinks of something nice to say. Cynthia Dorroh is proud to hand out the new yearbooks. CANDLES S YMBOLIZE OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY Debbie Hedge lights a candle representing her club. 118 1 n. 4i | D° flights his candle. :onnie Garner and Terri Dowdle wait to be called. Johnni Stepp. Morgan Estes, Wendell McGill, and Richard McCoy are recognized as members of Student Council. Cynthia watches Lisa light her candle. These students listen attentively. The traditional installation assembly was held October first. Members of Student Council took an oath and lit a candle to represent taking on their responsibilities. Presidents of eacn club and organization also lit a candle to represent their club. The new teachers were introduced to the student body. The remaining students participated by singing the CHS school song. 119 w Sieve Johnson smells something roiien! STUDENTS ENJOYED MANY ASSEMBLIES THIS YEAR The Eighth Air Force Band from another view. Wade and Mickey enjoy their trip. A One and a Two . . Three students under hypnosis. Students enjoyed three contract assemblies this year at CHS. The first assembly was Mr. J. L. Walters, who gave a hypnosis demonstration, the second was the Eighth Air Force Band from Blytheville, Arkansas, and the third was a choral group from Southeast Missouri State University. Assemblies are a favorite among the students. They provide a pleasant break in the everyday routine. The Eighth Air Force Band entertains students! “DREAMS ARE FOR The cast of Dreams Are Forever : SEATED: JoAnn Upchurch, Kenny Allen, Linda Davis, Claire McKaskle, Connie Garner, and Lee Ann Hayden. BACK: Jimmie Jean Bullington, Annette Medlin. Charlie Cecil, Edward Reeves. Jo Dawn Jones, Wade Tipton. Scott Tarpley, Tracey Redmond. John Fikc, and Tonya Hatch. Each year Harlequins and Thespians sponsor a children's Christmas play. The play produced this year was Dreams Are Forever , written by Claire McKaskle and Annette Medlin. Mary Lynn Dorroh was student director. Approximately two to three weeks of hard work made the play a success and many children happy. CHS students presented the play to Southside and West Side Elementary school students, as well as to the high school. % ♦ Kenny Allen and Wade Tipton are proud of TIGER RAG publicity. 122 EVER” AT CHS Christy Jones makes John Fike up as a dad. Karen Hopper and Penny Flippo have a hard time making Jimmie Jean Bullington into a Jack-in-the-Box. Student director, MaryLynn Dorroh, stands shoulder to shoulder with the bear, Jo Dawn Jones. Linda Davis is made up before the West Side production. 123 PEP SKITS AND Everyone piles into the junior truck before the snake dance. These seniors seemed excited about the upcoming ''Caruthersville-Hayti game. This year, together with our traditional snake dance and bonfire, the Thespian society sponsored pep skits at noon on Fridays. The skits were an effective move toward raising school spirit and a boost for the Tiger morale. After the skits, the cheerleaders led students in cheers until 12:45. A tug-of-war between the Tigers and Indians, a scene from the Doniphan Donz, a fight between a bulldog and a Tiger, and many more situations ended in victories for the Tigers. BONFIRE 124 The bonfire, a tradition at CHS, roared as it burnt the Indian and brought a 28-0 victory for the Tigers. RAISES SPIRIT AT CHS Edward Reeves was leader of many pep skits. The cheerleaders led the student body in pep skits, sponsored by the Harlequins and Thespians, at noon on Fridays. Kenny Allen and Wade Tipton get ready for the tug-of-war between the Indians and the Tigers. tf 9 ■. 3 «. Spirit Week is an exciting time and an integral part of the athletic tradition at CHS. Although Spirit Week is held during football season, it serves to draw classes together behind all Tiger teams throughout the year. Spirit Week is an important reminder to CHS students of the need for whole-hearted support for school activities and the necessity of class unity. Spirit Week ends with Homecoming, the most important day of all. Many graduates return to CHS at Homecoming along with former teachers and others who have had some connection with the school. The town also takes great interest in Homecoming activities, and this interest reflects the closeness with which the school and the community work together, and their importance to each other. Spirit Week competition is always exciting. Each class tries hard to keep its theme a secret and to keep members of other classes off the floor. This year, freshmen decorated the third floor, called appropriately, Tiger Heaven. Balloon and cotton clouds floated from the ceiling and banners urged the Tigers to victory. On the second floor, the sophomores worked hard depicting Tiger Olympics, while on the first floor, the juniors organized Tiger Fire Prevention Week. The juniors won the floor decoration contest, with fire hats for team members, signs, and slogans. The seniors decorated the floor by the gym, turning it into a discotheque and urging CHS to dance to a Tiger victory. In poster competition, sophomores won, while the seniors won the banner. At the Homecoming assembly. after the candidates were introduced, CHS classes tried to see who had the most spirit. Sophomores won again, but the whole school cheered for the Tigers. During the game, Tiger spirit remained high, but the Red Devils managed to overcome the CHS team, winning 18-12. The Tigers recovered, however, and everyone enjoyed the Homecoming Dance. The excitement of Spirit Week ended with Homecoming, but the week left CHS classes a little more together and behind their teams. A WEEK OF SPIRITED COMPETITION Homecoming candidates, Debbie Parkinson, Christy Jones, Mary McCullough, Lisa Waldron, and Cynthia Dorroh are seated on a float made by Art Club. Miss Sayre and Tonya Mitchell drive the Tiger. J. J. Bullington, in the Thespian float. SPIRIT WEEK: A Kenny Allen makes up Mary Lynn Dorroh as a Chaffee Red Devil in Homecoming skii. Homecoming assembly raises spirit. TIME FOR EXCITEMENT Julie Chaffin, a Chaffee Red Devil, is knocked over by a Caruthcrsville Tiger. A PL A Y WITH A POINT Black History Week participants pose. STANDING. From Left: Orlando Owens, Jimmy Hibbler, Robert Scott, Demetria Jones, Rickey Agnew, Maxine Carter, Sterling Dawson, Debra Jones. Rickey Harris, and Troy Cagle. FRONT ROW, From Left: Pequita Young, Pearl Isom, Cassie Holmes, Marian Scott, Teresa Morgan, and Latricia Dawson. NOT PICTURED: Phillip Morgan, Alvin Harris, Caleb Currie, Marilyn Rodgers, Melinda Bell, and Elaine Prather. Many CHS students worked hard to make Black History Week the most successful yet. The week's activities culminated in a Friday morning assembly and a Friday night dance. During the assembly, talented CHS black students produced a superior play, written by CHS students. The plot concerns a poor young black man at a talent contest. He competes with a singing group, an instrumental group, and several individual talents, for a music scholarship. One of the other contestants is a well-to-do young black man, who wins the scholarship, although the poor young man is more deserving. After the talent competition, the wealthy young man gets lost in the ghetto and is threatened by a gang. He is rescued by the poor young man from whom he has just won the scholarship. The poor young man takes him home to call his parents. The well-to-do young man receives a chilly reception in the poor family's home, until the poor young man reminds his parent of what they have taught him about treating everybody equally. In the end both families agree that brotherhood is more important than money or social position. The final event in Black History Week occurred Friday evening. Many CHS students and community members attended a very successful dance sponsored by Concerned Parents. 130 A THLETES HONORED Booster Club members prepare food. Several hungry people wail in anticipation. CO TTON BLOSSOM fm up GREAT SUCCESS Everyone really had a great time decorating for the 1977 Cotton Blossm dance, as well as attending it. On the opposite page we see members of the Journalism classes hard at work. Christy worked hard on the stage while clowns like Jimmy and Calvin tried to decorate themselves. The camera caught Jimmie Jean hiding behind the decorations. Above we see Rickey, Calvin and Mark posing under the beautiful arbor house they created. Connie, John and Lisa managed to take time out to watch the camera while Cynthia acted as a paper weight. But all this hard work radiated in the beauty of the finished decorations. The assembly was a great success when the students as well as the judges watched the beautiful candidates model. The stage band provided entertainment while the models changed outfits. The dance that night was even a greater success. Everyone enjoyed dancing to the music of Stepping Out. On the opposite page Richard and Kim certainly enjoyed the slow music, while Steve and Jane equally enjoyed fast. Miss Pequita Young Miss Ginger McCoy Steven Gubin escorted Lisa Moore; Jimmy Hibbler escorted Pequita Young; Pierce Smith escorted Ginger McCoy; Anthony Motion escorted Phyllis Fields; and Wade Tipton escorted Mary Lynn Dorroh. “TIME OUT FOR A GREAT SUCCESS CAST Lizzie, the maid---------------- Agnes Carol--------------------- Howard Carol-------------------- Joan, their daughter------------ Jeannie, their daughter--------- Ginger, their daughter---------- Eddie Davis--------------------- Tommy Green--------------------- Mr. Wilson, principal----------- Ed Hoffman, Howard's boss------- Delivery Boy-------------------- Mailman------------------------- •--Annette Medlin ---Tracy Redmond ----Edward Reeves -Claire McKaskle ------Linda Davis --JoAnn Upchurch Scott Van Tarpley -Mark Stephenson -------Pate Cagle --------John Fike — Walter Bernard -----Wade Tipton Cast members study their lines. Howard (Edward Reeves) relives Ginger's touchdown. Joan and Jeanie study their lines. (Claire and Linda) Tommy (Mark Stephenson) hits Eddie's (Scott Tarpley) smart mouth. Time Out For Ginger” was a big success this year. Mr. Neeley Mitchell and the cast rehearsed hard for eight long weeks. Construction crew worked after school to get the set built. Two Stagecraft classes also worked on the set during their class periods. Each crew worked hard to get their part done. Everyone who helped with the play put in a lot of their time, but it was well worth it. The play concerns a young girl, Ginger, who tries out for the football team in the face of general opposition. Her sisters oppose even such exercise as P.E. class. Townspeople, as well as high school students, are upset when Ginger makes the team. In the end. Ginger decides to resign from the team and devote herself to other interests, but not until she has the support of her parents and her boyfriend. The Carols are fascinated with Ginger's picture in Life magazine. Ginger (JoAnn Upchurch) is disgusted! SADIE HA WKINS DA Y: Teachers as well as students enjoyed Sadie Hawkins Day festivities. Miss Johnson and Mr. Ross hurry along. Scott Tarpley and DeAnn Kenehan have a hard time in the three-legged race. Many students bought hot dogs cooked by student council members. and had a picnic. The competitors for best costume line up for inspection. Whom would you have chosen? Richard McCoy shields himself from the sun. while Kenny Allen, best costume winner, smiles. three of the judges. Miss Barnes. Mr. Ross, and Mr. Roberts were A TIME OF FUN FOR ALL Mrs. Natalie Tate races with the students. Mike Mitchell and Ruth Singleton try to keep their balance. These students enjoy sipping cokes in the shade. David Malin entenains with his home-made dulcimer. 139 TIFF COMPETITION IN Presidential candidate, Scott Tarpley. gave an effective speech on student unity. ley’s running mate, Cathy Dodd, gives speech. The Race Is On” seemed to characterize the week of May 9-13, which ; student council election week. This year the three parties entering the e were Tuwana Jones and Christy Parkinson; Scott Tarpley and Cathy id; Kevin Kulpeksa and Wendell McGill. Jones’ and Parkinson’s slogan the week was GYST” (Get Your School Together). Kulpeksa and Gill carried the week out with ’’The Two For You,” while Tarpley and Jd's winning slogan was ’’Hit the Jackpot - Vote Cathy and Scott.” ach party took one day of the week to provide the student body with sical entertainment during lunch and to campaign. The highlight of the ek was Friday, May 13. On this day, each candidate spoke to the student ly in assembly. Tarpley and Dodd had a skit entitled ”The Dong w. Kulpeksa and McGill's skit was ”An Hour In The Student Lounge,” ile Jones and Parkinson had a song for the student body to sing. Ed Reeves introduces Tarpley and Dodd's skit. STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTION Presidential candidate, Tuwana Jones, tells the student body her ideas. Jones' running mate, Christie Parkinson, speaks to the crowd. U Kevin Kulpeksa. presidential candidate speaks to student body. Wendell McGill, vice-presidential candidate, speaks to student body. Jones and Parkinson with campaign manager Morgan Estes. Len Townsend, Beth Streete, Karen Hop per, and Steve Johnson campaign for Kul peksa and McGill. JUNIORS WORK HARD Caihy Dodd and Gaye Fox seem proud of the beautiful fountain. Penny Flippo puts the finishing touch to the well Miss Kirtlcy and Beth Streete work hard on ceiling. Miss Tate. Miss Kirtley and Miss Barnes were hard working sponsors. Things begin to shape up Thursday night. The juniors really worked hard the week of May 2-5 to produce, as many say, one of the prettiest proms ever! The theme, Precious Reflections, was represented by a colorful waterfall, a beautifully decorated well trimmed with pink roses, and a ceiling of blue star crepe paper centered with a mirror ball. The divider was also of blue star crepe paper. The walls of the gym were covered with stone wall paper, lights blue crepe paper, and murals with a well and a moon. The tables were covered in white with a blue candle in the center. Scrolls were placed on each table to welcome the seniors to the prom. The band, Main Squeeze , was a smash and commented, This is one of the best dressed groups we've ever played for. Mrs. Tale looks proud of the decorations. Kelly Bryant, Nikki Lee, and Mary Ann Hendricks work hard on a color wheel for water. Cathy Dodd and Mr. Ross test lighting for water fall. The well must have been Miss Barnes’ favorite The juniors worked hard Thursday night to pull it all together JUNIORS PRESENT SENIORS The band, Main Squeeze, was very entertaining. Orlando Owens, James Smith, Angela Pruiett, and a guest relax at the dance. Bucky Cantrell. Danny Bullington, Sabra Woods and Tim Bond process in the Grand March. 144 WITH “PRECIOUS ” Mr. and Mrs. Parkinson last until the bitter end. Miss Kirtley enjoys talking with the guests. Jimmy Crane lays one on Leslie Williams. Hard work ends in success. HONOR STUDENTS Tina Baggett receives scholarship from Murray State University. Lon Townsend presents Grant Brooks with Student Council scholarship. Mary Lynn Donoh is the first girl in CHS history to receive the Jack Hopke Award. Steven Gubin accepts the Mathematics award. Jimmy Crane receives certificate for radio writing. Gubin named top student in the Jun-ass. Many students were honored at the 1977 Honor Recognition Assembly, Thursday, May 19. The assembly opened when the seniors processed into the gym. Superintendent Carl Hutchison then presented 26 seniors with pins for achieving an S-average or above for four years. The assembly continued as many students received recognition for honor roll status three tuarters during the year. Several students then received departmental and civic awards. Fourteen students were awarded scholarships, and then coaches announced athletic awards. A teacher was also honored this year. The Varsity football team presented Coach Harv Welch with a plaque. The assembly ended with the announcement of 1977-78 Student Council president Scott Tarpley and vice-president Cathy Dodd. RECOGNIZED A T CHS John Mark Fowkkes accepts his award from Mr. Till. Joe Hayden was the recipient of the Spanish I award. Edward Reeves receives trophy for best actor in Time Out For Ginger . Coach Welch honors football players. Kelley Churchill receives an Honor Roll Certificate BA CCALA UREA TE — TIME FOR REFLECTION Seniors listen attentively as the Rev. Meyers speaks. The Rev. Roger Meyers discusses the seniors future. Dorothy Betz and Renee Bennett seem happy it s almost over. Steve Johnson and Rickey Ledbetter move down the hall to the gym. Baccalaureate was held Sunday, May 22 before graduation, Friday, May 27. The service was held in the gym with a speaker, the Rev. Roger Meyers. Around one-hundred and ten seniors processed to ’’Pomp and Circumstance. Everyone listened as the Rev. Meyers spoke of the seniors' future and responsibilities. Thunder, lightning, and a flicker of the lights brought the speech to an end; then the seniors recessed. Everyone has mixed emotions after Baccalaureate. Orlando Owens and Debbie Parkinson begin the long march down the aisle. GRADUA TION A T LAST Donald Tyes, senior class president, welcomes guests. Guests on the dais listen attentively as Kathy Bolin speaks. Jimmie Jean Bullington introduces Wade and Kathy. Kathy speaks of The Fears of Graduating.' Wade takes the audience on A Last Walk Through the Halls of CHS.” The Seniors of 1977 were honored by family and friends as they marched together for the last time. The graduation ceremony ended the final chapter in their book, but the students also began new chapters of new books. As they crossed the bridge from high school to Business, to marriage or to college, they took lasting memories of Caruthersville High School with them. SENIORS CROSS THE BRIDGE This gang prepares to graduate. Jimmie Jean needs Christy's help with her cap. Old friends and former teachers return to congratulate This group looks ready to go. graduates. Miss Susie Sherwood with Steve Gubin. INTO CENTUR Y III Seniors of '77 prepare 10 become graduates. Debbie Parkinson accepts Rotary Club scholarship. She also received the Music Award. Alison Selby accepts the Art Award. B PW Commercial Award went to Jane McGraw. Katie Prather was winner of a Concerned Parents award and a grant from NAACP. Debbie Jones was chosen for the Home Economics Award. Steven Gubin receives Citizenship Award. He also received the KCRV Athletics Award. Jimmie Jean Bullington receives Women's Club scholarship. She also received the Journalism Award. Phyllis Fields received Concerned Parents award. She also received the NAACP scholarship. Tony Teeter is the recipient of the Industrial Arts Award. Mary McCullough accepts Moore Insurance Agency scholarship. MaryLynn Dorroh accepts the Science Award. She also received Citizenship Award. HERSVIl.lt HIGH SCHOO ♦. C ' m ■ m .......■ .« ........... .. I,, |« « oiMitirU |.il « Iwltf •H j, ,.« ritili t|L uMiidK'H ,|. ««( lMlr VARSITY FOOTBALL KICKS INTO A WINNING SEASON The 1976 CHS football team had a very successful season, starting with a victory over Doniphan 19-0. Next came the traditional blood and guts game against Hayti. The Tigers stomped the Indians 28-0. South Pern was the next victim, offering many second-string Tigers a chance to play. The Tigers won 42-0. East Prairie played the Tigers their toughest game yet, but the superior team, with the slogan I Believe!” pulled through, winning 35-23. The Tigers dropped their first game of the season at Scott City, losing a heart-breaker to the Rams 12-13. A second quarter injury to starting quarterback Wendell McGill brought the Jr. Varsity quarterback, Brad Simmons, into the spotlight. The score was 6-13 with a minute and 10 seconds left in the game when Simmons, a sophomore who engineered both Tiger scoring drives, hit Kevin Meek with a scoring play that covered 60 yards. The Tigers came up a yard short on the conversion try, leaving the Rams the victors by one point. The Tigers were down the next week when they met the Sikeston Bulldogs and lost 35-5. The JV Tigers traveled to Sikeston the next Monday night to take revenge against the JV Bulldogs in an exciting game. The Bulldogs scored and were ahead 14-8 with 39 seconds of playing time left. It seemed the only chance was to run back the kick-off for a touchdown, but they didn't. The first play was a pass to Henry Warren, good for about 30 yards. A second pass was incomplete but stopped the clock with 13 seconds left. Quarterback Simmons handed off to Warren and he swept around the defenders for a 34 yard touchdown with one second on the clock and the game tied at 14-14. Arthur Taylor tried a place kick for the extra point that would win the game. It was good! The Tigers won 15-14! The Varsity Tigers traveled to Portageville to smash the Bulldogs 13-0 in a tough game. The Malden Green Wave came to Hopke Field to play the Tigers in a conference game. Henry Warren raced for four touchdowns to lead the Tigers past Malden 41-12. The Tigers met their match in a tough Homecomig game against Chaffee. The Tigers rallied with the Red Devils but lost 18-12. The Tigers played their last game of the season in the snow at Kennett. The Tigers whipped the Indians 34-12. The 1976 Tigers had four outstanding accomplishments. 1. Set new CHS record of most points scored, single season (242). 2. Set new CHS record of most points scored, two consecutive seasons (457). 3. Set new CHS record of most wins, two consecutive seasons (15). 4. Tied CHS record of two straight seasons without being shut out. Brad Simmons, 12, holds the ball for Trey Hayden. Wendell McGill 16 holds the ball for Arthur Taylor 22. Henry Warren. 8, tries to shake a Malden defender. Len Townsend 42 powers his way for a gain against Doniphan. SEATED, L to R: Joe Busby. Henry Warren, Steve Johnson, Danny Webster, Scott Tarpley, Lou Sykes, Calvin Oatsvall, Mike Webster, David Cooke. Frankie Morgan, Randy McDonald, Sandy Hutchison, Arthur Taylor. Orlando Owens, Mike Harmon, James Smith. Wendell McGill, and Kevin Meek. KNEELING, L to R: Student Manager Larry Wimberly, Student Trainer Wade Tipton, Mickey Gillam, Herbie Smith, Jerry Maners, Byron South, Frank Thrasher, Charlie Davis, Dennis King, Brad Simmons, David Hopkins, Johnny Bostic, Tony Teeter. Jabo Oatsvall. STANDING, L to R: Head Coach Harv Welch, Len Townsend, Doug Boyd, Ricky Sweetman, Kevin Lee, Chris Mehrle, David House, Pate Cagle, George Gibson, Putt Cunningham, Steve VanAusdall, John Fike, Kevin Kulpeksa, Trey Hayden, Don Tyes, Pierce Smith, Ronnie Speidel, Ricky Harris, Coach Bob Plumley, and Coach Russ Parker. 155 TIGER TEAMS INACTION Tiger defenders bring down Chaffee ball-carrier in a hard-fought Wendell McGill tries to pick up a few yards against Kennett. game. 156 Len Townsend 42 attempts to break through the tough Doniphan line. Caruthersville J.V. Tigers close in on a Portagevillc ball carrier. Brad Simmons 12 breaks away from a tough defense. miss mar y McCullough 1976 HOMECOMING QUEEN HOMECOMING 1976 Miss Cynthia Dorroh escorted by Mr. Putt Cunningham. Miss Christy Jones escorted by Mr. Mickey Gillam. Miss Mary McCullough escorted by Mr. Kevin Meek. Miss Debbie Parkinson escorted by Mr. Steve VanAusdall. Miss Lisa Waldron escorted by Mr. Pierce Smith. 159 TIGER COACHES, L 10 R: Ron Hawkins, Fred Boyd, Harv Welch, Russ Parker, Bob Plumiey, John Alls, and William Pelts. 160 1976-77 TIGER COACHES Caruthersville Trainer Marion Morgan WEIGHTLIFTING BUILDS TOUGH PLAYERS FRESHMEN Jeff Watkins 44 and Anthony Johnson 70 are in hot pursuit of the East Prairie ball-carrier. Kenneth Robinson 35 stiff arms East Prairie defender on his way to a long gain. Ill-Mo Scott defenders bring down Kenneth Robinson 35 after a short gain. Also pictured Jeff Watkins 44 and Bobby Eledge 43. BA TTLE HARD Under the direction of Coach Fred Boyd, the Freshman Football Team fought hard but never gave up. Their one and five record indicated a lack of experience but did not show the closeness of the games. Freshman players worked hard to learn basic plays to prepare them for future Junior Varsity and Varsity squads. FRESHMAN FOOTBALL TEAM MEMBERS: L to R, SEATED: Eugene Cecil, Donny Holt, Parker Faulkner, Scott Brewer, Bobby Elcdge, Tony Lackey. Tommy Porter, Kenneth Robinson, Jimmy Hill, Johnny Reno, and Walter Bernard. KNEELING: Student Manager Mike Roberts, Joe House, David Donovan, Tommy Sweetman, Jesse Hopkins, Kevin Boulton, Jeff Watkins, Thad Wilson, Jon Cunningham, Student Manager Jeff Wimberly, and Student Trainer Mark Stephenson. STANDING: Coach Pelts, Larry Newton, Joey Ledford, Frank Flowers, Kenney Clayton, Anthony Johnson, George Pierce, Terry Webster, Jeff Hill, Mike Bell, and Coach Boyd. TENNIS: THE Every coach dreams of having a perfect season, but such seasons are few and far between. The 1977 Tennis Tigers experienced such a season. Under the direction of Coach Hugh James, the Tigers went undefeated with a perfect 11-0 record. Leading the Tigers was Steven Gubin, playing the number one position for four years. Representing Caruthersville in the State Meet were Steven in singles and Johnny Nelson and Jimmy Gunnels in doubles. 1977 TENNIS TEAM MEMBERS: L to R: Coach Hugh James. Preston Stanfill. Putt Cunningham. Johnny Nelson. Jon Cunningham. Pate Cagle, PERFECT SEASON John Ragland, Jimmy Gunnels, Steven Gubin, and Tom Porter. Jimmy Gunnels leans into a forehand. Johnny Nelson smashes a forehand shot. 165 GIRLS TENNIS TEAM MEMBERS: L to R, KNEELING: Beth Spencer, Penny Flippo, Jimmie Jean Bullington, and Cathy Dodd. STANDING: Sherry Chaffin, Julie Chaffin, Linda Dorroh, Beth Streete, Mary Lynn Dorroh, and Coach Martha Johnson. NOT PICTURED: Jeannie Ferrell, Laura Pankey, and Linda Boyd. GIRLS SER VE AN 8-1 OVERALL Jimmie Jean Bullington Cathy Dodd Sherry Chaffin and Mary Lynn Dorroh VOLLEYBALL « VOLLEYBALL TEAM MEMBERS: L to R: Terri Hughes. Sharon Williams. Laura Moore, Maxine Carter. Coach Diane Craig. Lisa Moore. Gayle McDonald. Latricia Dawson, and Marian Scott (center) Peggy Covington, and Debra Jones. Fall 1976 was the first time for volleyball at CHS. The A-Team had a credible season, with four wins and four losses. The first two games were home games, and happy ones for CHS. The volleyball Tigers beat Malden and Delta C-7. The next, however, was not so pleasant. The team played Holcomb, and as one member put it, We got smeared.” Against South Pemiscot, at home, CHS redeemed herself and won. Again at home, against Lilbourn, CHS played three tough games. The scores were close throughout, but the Tigers were victorious. The next two games were away and were disappointments to the team. Bemie and Gideon both beat the Tigers; in fact, at Bernie, we got smeared” again. The final game was a second niatch with Holcomb. CHS lost again, but the Tiger team played a much better, closer game. Individual players developed skills during the season. Elaine Prather, Debra Jones, and Maxine Carter all enjoyed spiking, to the benefit of CHS. Jo Ann Turner also distinguished herself against Lilbourn, by serving the first eleven points in one game. 168 COMES TO C.H.S. B-Team volleyball was a learning experience in its first year at CHS. The B-Team won three games, joining the A-Team in beating Delta C-7, South Pemiscot, and Lilbourn. In losses the B-Team joined the A-Team in falling to Holcomb twice, as well as to Bernie and Gideon. Malden also beat the B-Team Tigers, leaving the B-Team season record a rather disappointing 3-5. All the B-Team members, however, enjoyed the games and improved during the season, and look forward to better years and better records. B-TEAM VOLLEYBALL TEAM MEMBERS: L to R: Robin Pike, Ann Buliington, Angie Hundhausen, Susan Merhle, Coach Diane Craig. Jo Ann Turner, Debbie Church, Marla Crenshaw, and Donna Kimbrell. W w t BACK AND FORTH ¥ In warm-up Terri Hughes is shown in good form. Susan Merhle gets ready to return the serve. 170 Lisa Moore serves another over the net. UPS AND DO WNS VARSITY BASKETBALL: The 1976-1977 CHS Varsity Basketball team began the season with a 73-69 victory over the Clarkton Reindeer with few mistakes. The next game was in the South Pemiscot Tournament. The Tigers, not seeded in the eight team tourney, advanced to the finals before losing to the Senath-Hornersville Lions 64-61 in a hard fought game. In the East Prairie Invitational tournament the Tigers once again had to settle for the second place trophy. Caruthersville had been seeded first, and this was a big disappointment. The Tigers sure gave the fans a thrill when they topped the Malden Green Wave in the final seconds. Sam Young hit a short jump shot with five seconds left to edge the visitors 77-76. After that close game the A-team just couldn’t get together again, losing the next three games. CHS pulled herself up and raced past South Pemiscot in an easy victory 84-51. Don Tyes was the high point man, ripping the net for 31 points, the most points scored in one game of Don’s career. The Tigers went on to play another tough game against Hayti. C'Ville made a last ditch attempt to pull the game out but came up short and how to bow 66-68. By whipping Kennett 58-49, and East Prairie 56-50, the Caruthersville Varsity Tigers ended their regular season with 10 wins and two second place trophies. STANDING, L to R: Steven Gubin, Troy Cagle, Mike Webster, Jimmy Gunnels, James Motion, Jimmy Crane, Don Tyes, Ricky Agnew, Chris Mehrle, Sam Young, Steve Johnson, Danny Webster, and Orlando Owens. Kneeling is Coach Hugh James. 172 WIN SOME, LOSE SOME Steve Johnson 41 makes a basket while Don Tyes 51 and Jimmy Crane 35 get ready for a rebound. Troy Cagle 32 hits 2 points with Don Tyes 51 ready for a rebound. Steve Johnson 41 rebounds strong. Troy Cagle 32 makes another lay-up. Don Tyes 51 shoots over a Bluff defender as Sam Young 25 is ready to get the rebound. Don Tyes 51 prepares for a free throw with Jimmy Crane 35 ready to rebound. JR. VARSITY BASKETBALL: STANDING. L to R: Robert Scott, Perry Trailor, Danta Sullivan. Sterling Dawson. Dennis Dinwoodic. Benny Ross. Brad Simmons. Charles Davis. Ricky Harris, David Cooke, Paul Isom, and Preston Stanfill. In the middle is Coach Russ Parker. The Junior Varsity Tigers started off their winning season by taking 1st in the Southland B Tourney. They went on to take 1st in the Caruthersville B Tournament by whipping the Hayti Indians 66-61. The Tigers continued their winning ways by wiping out every team except Sikeston in regular season play. The B -Tigers played tough in the County Tournament but just couldn't pull it together in the finals and lost to North Pemiscot. In the final game, the Tigers crushed the East Prairie Eagles 67-39. The Eagles scored just 4 points in the first quarter. It was 36-15 at the half and the game was never in doubt. The Junior Varsity Tigers finished the season with 20 wins and 2 losses, a new county record. They were also the Conference Champions with a perfect record of 5-0. Dennis Dinwoodie 25 and Benny Ross 41 fight for a rebound. Ricky Harris 45 out-jumps Poplar Bluff center. A SEASON TO REMEMBER Paul Isom, an outstanding player for the ''B''-Tigers, led the team in scoring and was an excellent rebounder. Paul was named all conference and was instrumental in the team's wins. Robert Scott, also named to the all conference team, was the key ball handler, setting up the plays. His good defense allowed him to score many layups after having stolen the ball from the defenders. Dennis Dimwoodie was the leading rebounder for the J. V. Tigers. He controlled the offensive and defensive boards, which often allowed him to score. Dennis was also named allconference. Honorable mention to all conference was Sterling Dawson. He often brought the Tigers out of pressing situations. Dennis Dinwoodie aims for a successful free-throw. W Sterling Dawson shoots for the basket. Brad Simmons captures the ball from Poplar Bluff, while teammates Benny Ross, Paul Isom, and Robert Scott move in to help. Paul tries for another, while Danta Sullivan and Dennis wait to get the rebound. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL RST ROW, L 10 R: Student Manager David Donovan, Scott Chism, Thad Wilson, Coach Fred Boyd, Vergil Holmes. Arthur Harris, and Student Manager iwrence Versey. SECOND ROW: Connie Driver, Carlos Williams, Marion Boonee, Parker Faulkner, Jesse Hopkins, Richard Chitman, Terry Webster, and ley Allen. 176 Carlos Williams jumps center for the Caruthersville Freshman Tigers. A LEARNING EXPERIENCE Arthur Harris drives for a lay-up. 177 C.H.S. SWINGS Thad Wilson Arthur Taylor GOLF TEAM MEMBERS: L to R: Bill Taylor, Charles Davis, Chris Crenshaw, Thad Wilson, Charles Cecil, Tim Bond, Arthur Taylor, Richard Hill, Kenny Allen, and Walter Bernard. INTO GOLF Tim Bond The Hackers'’ And the district golfers GIRLS TRACK Mindy Mullins, Latricia Dawson, Beverly White, Patricia Isom. CHS GIRLS TRACK TEAM MEMBERS: L to R, KNEELING: Sharon Williams, Latricia Dawson, Beverly Bard, JoAnn Turner, Kathy Busby, Mindy Mullins, Ann Selby, Julie Bard, Linda Boyd, Marion Scott, and Beverly White. STANDING: Patricia Isom, Marla Crenshaw, Cassie Holmes, Ruth Singleton, Elaine Prather, Jimmie Jean Bullington, Sandra Hooker, Cindy Oberbeck, and Coach John Alls. Ruth Singleton Elaine Prather (center) Jimmie Jean Bullington Sandy Hooker Elaine Prather TRACK: MANY HOURS TRACK TEAM MEMBERS: L to R, 1st ROW: Mike Webster, Bobby Eledge, Scott Brewer, John Brown, Kenny Clayton, Kevin Boulton, Dickie McClendon, and John Williams. 2nd ROW: Brad Simmons, Herbie Smith, George Gibson, Jimmy Hill, Orlando Owens, Wendell McGill, and Frank Flowers. 3rd ROW: Jimmy Jackson, Student Manager Ronnie Prather, Doug Boyd, Chris Merhle, Porter Warren, David House, Don Tyes, and Tim Wheeler. TOUGH 880 YARD RELAY TEAM: L to R: Brad Simmons, Mike Webster, George Gibson, and Porter Warren. MILE RELAY TEAM: L to R: Brad Simmons. Kenny Clayton, Frank Flowers, and in front Mike Webster. OF HARD PRACTICE The 1977 CHS Track Team, plagued by a lack of participants, had a respectable season. Coach Welch worked the team hard, but only expected what each athlete could put out. Don Tyes, one of two seniors on the team, had excelled in the shot put and discus since he was a sophomore. He represented Caruthersville in the Indoor and Outdoor State Meets for three years. Don's highest state ranking was third. Sophomore Brad Simmons, according to Coach Welch, is the area's best middle distance runner. Brad represented the Tigers in the State Indoor and Outdoor Meets both years of his young high school career. Simmons, the only sophomore in his event, placed 10th in the state. Brad set two new JV records this year: the 440 yard run with a time of 52.4, and the 880 yard run with a time of 2:00.08. Getting out of the blocks fast is Henry Warren (center). High jumping for the Tigers this year was Brad Simmons, shown clearing the bar. Don Tyes qualified for the State Indoor and Outdoor Track Meets in putting the shot and throwing the discus. He placed 3rd in the State in the shot put. Brad Simmons is shown placing first as usual. Brad qualified for the state meets in the 880-yard run. He was the only sophomore in the 880 state meet, and placed 10th. Bobby Eledge and Scott Brewer placed consistently in pole vault competition. Lawrence Dorroh threw the shot put for the Freshman Tigers. Frank Flowers and Porter Warren were two strong assets to the Freshman Tigers. FRESHMAN TRACK TEAM MEMBERS: KNEELING, L to R- Kevin Boulton, Tony Lackey, Scott Brewer, Jimmy Hill, David Hudgings Johnny Reno, Dickie McClendon. STANDING, L to R: Bobby Eledge, David Donovan, Lawrence Dorroh, Jesse Hopkins, Frank Flowers Anthony Johnson, Porter Warren, and Coach Russ Parker. FRESHMAN TRACK 185 BASEBALL hlfi. •• r v - - 7'.- V - , ; - r A V— ■ «. ■“ Jeff Hill slams the ball! -vl 7 Charles Davis (catcher) tags Mike Mitchell as he runs into home. f ■ Jimmy Gunnels was pitcher for the Tigers, 186 Steve Dotson. Wendell McGill. Mike Mitchell. and Mike Harmon. Danny Webster played third baseman WHA T A HIT! Abbott, L. 101. 36 Abbott, R.: 75, 101 Acuff, A .: 67 Acuff. L.: 60. 90 139 Adams. D.: 75 Adams, M.: 67, 103 Agnew, C.: 67 Agnew, R.: 130, 172 Alexander. T. J.: 36, 50. 97 Allen. K.: 36, 49, 104, 117, 122, 125, 128. 129, 178, 149 Allen, R.: 67 Allen. R.: 175. 176. 177 Alston. T.: 60 Alston. V.: 60 Amerlne, C.: 60 Amcrine, L.: 67 Anderson. C. 67. 139 Anderson, D.: 75 Ashford, J.: 36 Assel, M.: 67 Baggett. T.: 36, 46, 86, 90, 103,146 Ballemine. K.: 10, 60. 86 Banks, R.: 60 Bard. B.: 67. 98. 99, 103, ■ 180 . J.: 36. 180 Bates. R.: 67. 112 Beard . C.: 36 Bell. M. 60. 102, 139 Bell, M.: 163. 75 Bell. P.: 67. 90. 91. 92 Bennett. R.: 36, 124, 148 Bernard. W.: 84, 85, 75. 90, 163, 178, 137. 138 Berry, B.: 75 Bess, R.: 75 Bess, R.: 67 Betz. B.: 36. 46. 85. 90. 97. 124, 148 Bivins. L.: 75 Bolin. K.: 36. 46. 86, 88. 90. 124, 149 Bond. T.k-2. 60. 178. Ufa 144 Bonce. M.: 75, 176 Bostic. J.: 37. 155, 147 Boulton. K.: 75. 163. 182. 185 Boyd. C.: 75. 112 Boyd. D.: 10. 66. 92. 131. 155, 182. 138 Boyd, L.: 67. 103, 180 Bradley. B.: 37, 149 Bradley, R.: 75, 112 Brandon. K.: 75. 93 Brandon. R.: 60 Brannon. D.: 67. 93 Brandenburg. B.: 75. 93 Brogden, B.:75. 90 Brewer. S.: 75. 90. 163. 182, 134 Brooks, D.: 60 Brooks. G.: 37. 86. 146 Brooks. J.: 75 Brooks. K.: 67. 89 Brown, B.: 60 Brown . E.: 75 Brown. J.: 60. 182 • Brown . S.: 60. 103 Bruce , T.: 37 Bryant. G.: 75 Bryant. K.: 60. 86, 102. 143 Bullington. A.: 75. 116, 169 Bullington. J. J.: 1, 10, 37, 55. 86. 94. 104. 107, 113, 122, 127. 123. 124, 131. 132, 138. 166, 180. 181, 150. 149 Burchard. C.: 67 Busby. K.: 67. 180 Busby, Joe: 155 Cagk . J.: 60, 85J 101 Cagle. K.: 75. 100 Cagle. P.: 67. 87. 104, 131. 155, 164. 137. 147 Cagle. T.: 60. 130, 172. 173 Callens. J.. 67 Cambell. J.. 75 Camp. P.: 60, 93, 107 Cannon, R.: 75 Cantrell. B.: 37. 50. 86, 88. 124. 144. 149 Carter, B.: 60 Carter. K.: 60 Carter. M.: 60 Carter. M.: 60. 168. 130. 171 Carter, T.: 60 Cecil. C.: 60. 90, 104. 105. 122, 178 Cecil. D.: 67 Cecil. E.: 75. 90, 163 Chaffin. B.: 75 Chaffin. J.: 1. 37. 56. 94. 104. 107, 113, 124, 129, 131, 166 Chaffin, S.: 75, 85. 90. 166 Chandler, B.: 67 Chandler. T.: 75 Chism. S.: 76. 90. 176. 187 Chitman. R.: 76. 176 Chunn, L.: 60 Church. D.: 67, 169, 139 Churchill. K.: 10. 66. 104. 110. 111. 125. 131. 146 Churchill. M.: 60 Clark. D.: 37 Clark, G.: 76. 112 Claxton. D.: 76 Clayton. K.: 76. 163, 182 Cole, M.: 76. 101, 116 Collins. J.: 76, 90 Conley, S.: 76 Cooke. D.: 67, 155. 161. 174 Coram, M.: 60 Coram, R.: 67 Covington. C.: 8. 60 Covington. P.: 60. 93. 168 Craig, D.: 60 | Crane. J.: 35, 51, 93, 97. 113, 117. 119. 121. 132. 145, 172, 173, 148, 146 I Crawford, M.: 67. 90. 103 1 Crenshaw. C,: 76. 90. 131, 178 Crenshaw. M.: 76. 169. 180 Cummings. A.: 76 Cummings. R.: 60 Cunningham, J.: 163. 165. 76 Cunningham. P.: 54, 37. 86. 144. 155. 159, 164 Currie, C.: 61 Currie. D.: 61, 104, 138 Curtic. M.: 37 Cutler, L.: 37 Cutler. T.: 67 Darty. A.: 61. 99 188 INDEX • INDEX • INDEX Davis, C.: 67, 125, 155, 174, 178, 179, 186, 187 Davis. L.: 67. 104, 106, 110, 122. 123, 136, 137 Dawson, L.: 76, 130, 168, 180 Dawson, S.: 67, 93, 174, 175, 130 Dean. C.: 68, 87. 90. 104, 110, 111. 125. 131 Dean, K.: 90. 37. 104. 107, 124 Deaton, R.: 68 Deaton, T.‘: 76 Dinwoodie. D. 68. 174, 175 Dixon. J.: 68, 112 Dodd. C.: 2, 10. 59. 85, 95. 113, 124, 140, 142, 143, 166 Donovan, D.: 76, 90, 163, 176, 185 Dorris. J.: 76 Dorroh, C.: 1, 10. 38, 56, 82. 84, 85, 88. 94. 104, 110, 111, 117, 119, 124, 125, 131, 133, 159, 127, 139 Dorroh, L.: 76, 90. 124, 184, 185 Dorroh. L.: 10. 66, 87. 90. 104, 105, 124, 131, 166. 139 Dorroh, M. L.: 38, 55, 86, 87. 103. 104, 105. 106, 113, 121, 122. 128. 131, 146, 134, 166. 150, 151, 144 Dotson. S.: 61. 186, 187 Dowdle, T.: 61. 85. 102, 104. 118. 124, 138 Dowdle. T.: 76. 93. 109 Driver. C.: 76. 112. 176 Duda, J.: 33. 56. 102, 124 Duda , K.: 68 Eledgc. B.: 76. 90. 162. 163, 182. 184. 185 Elliott. J.: 76 Englchardt. T.: 68, 84, 85, 139 Estes, M.: 61, 82, 85, 86, 90. 103, 118, 119 Faulkner. P.: 74. 163. 176, 187 Fennell, D.: 76 Ferrell. J.: 68. 82. 85. 90 Fields, P.: 38, 54. 135, 151 Fike, J.: 1. 2. 61, 94, 104, 122, 123, 133, 136, 155, 137 Fike. S.: 10. 66. 104, 106, 124 Flippo. P.: 50, 59. 86, 88. 89. 104, 113, 123, 131, 142, 166 Flowers, F.: 76, 84, 112, 163, 182, 185 Ford, C.: 9, 76 Foster, C.: 76 Fowlkes, J. M. 38, 49, 86, 90. 91, 96. 99. 117, 144. 147 Fox. G.: 61. 95. 1 7. 142 Fullerton. K.: 68 Garner. C.: 61. 82. 84. 86, 90. 95. 104. 105, 118. 122. 133 Gfbson. G. 63. 131. 155. 182 Gibson, J.: 61 Gibson, J.: 68 Gibson. T.:(76 Gillam, M.: 38, 50. 97, 108. 117. 120. 121. 155, 159, 150 Goff. L.: 76 Grady. A.: 61 Grant. H.: 47. 120. 121 Graves, C.: 61 Gray. G.: 61 Gray. J.: 61. 76 Green, R.: 68 Greenwell. J.: 68 Grooms, D.: 61, 187 Grooms, J.: 76, 90 Gubin. B.: 61. 86. 89. 96. 144, 145, 146 Gubin. S.: 86. 38, 113, 131, 135, 146, 164, 172, 150, 151 Gunnels, J.: 61, 113, 131, 164, 172, 186, 187 Gustafson, C.: 93 Hall. J. W.: 61 Hall. T.: 76. 93, 97 Hamm, B.: 77 Hankins. P.: 77, 88 Harmon. D.: 9. 77, 112 Harmon. J.: iTmcHKM.: 61. 131. 155, 186, 187 Harris, A.: 61 Harris. A.: 77. 176, 177 Harris. R.: 68. 93. 130, 155. 174 Harrison, K.: 68. 100 Harrison. K.: 77. 100 Harrison. L.r 63. 101, 112 Hatch. T. 61. 122. 124. 145. 147 Hayden. J.: 68. 87 Hayden. L.: 68. 90. 104, 122 Hayden. T.: 38. 86. 113, 154. 155, 150 Hayes, C.: 38. 48 Hayes. H.: 77, 90 Hedge, D.: 38. 102. 103. 118. 124. 128. 148 Hendricks. M.: 10. 61, 93. 102, 104. 124, 143 Hibbler. J.: 38. 130. 135. 150 Hilburn. K.: 38 Hill. J.: 77. 163. 186. 187 Hill. J.: 77, 90. 163, 182, 185 Hill, R.: 39. 86. 178. 150 Hill. S.: 68 Hill, T.: 61 Hite. T.: 77. 88. 90. 99. 133 Houge. K.: 39. 86. 95. 121 Holder. C.: 68 Holland. C.: 68. 112 Holland. S.: 9. 61. 90. 138 Hollis. M.: 77 Holloway, G.: 68 Holmes. C.: 61. 130. 180 Holmes. V.: 77, 93. 17$ Holmon.'sT! 61 Holmon, S.: 68. 87 Holt. D.: 77. 101. 163 Hooker, S.: 10. 39, 47, 82, 85. 86. 102. 104. 113. 121, 124, 128. 131, 180, 181. 151 Hopkins. D.: 61. 113, 155, 161 Hopkins, D.: 61. 112 Hopkins. J.: 77. 131. 163. 176, 185 Hopkins. S.: 68. 112 Hopper. C.: 77, 90 Hopper. K.: 59. 104, 123. HI. 144 Hoskins. R.: 150 House. D.: 61. 86. 155. 182. 187 House, J.: 7f, 163 Hudgins. D.: 77, 185 , Hudgins. K.: 68. 103 i ughes. T.: 61. 86. 38, 104, 105, 168. 170 Hundhausen, A.: 77, 90. 100. 169 INDEX • INDEX • INDEX • 189 Hundhauscn, M.: 62. 90, 101. 117 Hum. $.: 62 Hutchison. S.: 62, 86. 104, 155, 138 (sable. R.: 77, 112 Isom. P.: 77. 180 Ison}. P.: 68. 174. 175 Isom. P.: 62. 95. 110, 111, 130. 181 Jackson, J.: 68. 182 Jackson. J.: 62 Jean, M.: 68 Jeffers. L.: 39 Jeffers. T.: 68 Johnson, A.: 77, 162, 163, 184. 185 Johnson, B.: 68. 112 Johnson. B.: 69 Johnson. C.: 39, 55, 86, 95. 98. 100. 103 Johnson, D.: 77 Johnson, J.: 39, 97 Johnson. K.t 62 Johnson, L.: 39 Johnson, L.: 69. 90, 100. 103. 116 Johnson, S.: 39. 52, 84, 86, 113, 120, 141. 147. 148, 155, 172, 173 Johnson. S.: 69 Johnson. T.: 39. 57 Jones, C.: 1, 39. 51, 94, 104. 117. 123. 124. 132, 159, 127. 150 Jones. D.: 39. 86, 100, 103. 148 Jones, D.: 62. 93, 130, 168. 171, 151 Jones. D.: 62 Jones. D.: 77. 130 Jones. G.: 77 Jones, J.: 87, 90, 69. 106. 122. 123 Jones, M.: 62 Jones, R.: 63, 39 Jones, T.: 77 Jones, T.: 62, 93, 102, 108, 141. 139 Jordon, P.: 77 Kasper. F.: 62 Kenehan. D.: 74, 109, 138 Kimbrell, D.: 40. 46. 103, 120, 121. 169 King. D.: 10. 69, 155 King. J.: 77 Kulpcksa. K.: 62. 155, 120, 141, 144 Lackey. D.: 62. 139 Lackey. T.: 77. 163, 185 Langford, C.: 40, 148 Langford. J.: 69 Langford, S.: 62, 139 Ledbetter, R.: 40. 47, 97, 133, 117, 148 Ledford. J.: 77, 163 Lee, D.: 40, 53. 97. 120, 121 Lee. K.: 69. 95 Lee. K.: 69. 108. 155, 144 Lee. N.: 62. 90. 103, 143 Leslie. L.: 77 Littles, F.: 40 Littles. P.: 62 Loman. T.: 77 Lynn, L.: 78, 112 Malin. A.: 69. 87. 104. 110, 111. 125, 131 Malin, D.: 40. 86. 90. 91. 99. 139 Malone. M.: 78. 91 Malone. P.: 78, 91 Maners, D.: 101. 69 Maners, J.: 41, 155, 147 Manley. D.: 62. 86. 88. 103 Mann, C.: 78 Mansfield. D.: 69 Manuel. S.: 69 Mathenia, B.: 69. 117 McBride, Q.: 69. 90, 92 McCarn. K.: 78 McClendon. D.: 62 McClendon, D.: 78. 182. 185 McCoy. G.: 1. 40, 94. 132, 135 McCoy. R.: 9. 40. 49. 85, 118. 119, 132, 150, 138 McCoy, T.: 78. 109 McCullough. C.: 78. 110. i 144 McCullough. M.: 102. 158, 159 .:10. 86. . 751. 127 59. 87 . 55? McDonald. G.r 69, 37, 104. 131. 168 McDonald. G.: 69. 104 110, 111. 125. 129. 131 McDonald, R.: 62. 86. 113. 155, 187 McGill. W.: 10. 62. 84. 85. 86. 113, 118. 119. 141. 154, 155. 156. 161, 182, 186 McGraw, J.: 40, 52. 86, 132. 151, 138 McKaskle, C.: 10. 11. 59. 85. 102. 104, 117, 122. 124, 129. 136. 137 McKee, P.: 40. 100 McKinney. D.: 69 Meales. T.: 35. 120 Medlin. A.: 62, 91. 104, 122. 124, 137 Medlin. B.: 69. 116. 139 Meek. K.: 35. 56. 113, 119. 155, 159. 150, 147 Mehrle. C.: 62. 101. 113, 155, 172, 182 Mehrle. S.: 74. 85. 100, 169, 170, 138 Miller. P.: 78. 112 Mills. A.: 69 Mills. S.: 69. 95. 108 Mims. S.: 41. 52. 95. 103 Mitchell. M.: 69. 100. 103, 117 Mitchell. M.: 62. 113, 161, 186. 187. 139 Mitchell. T.: 69 Mitchum. S.: 69 Moody, R.: 41 Moody, S.: 132 Moore, J.: 78, 112 Moore. L.: 10. 69, 87. 88, 124. 131, 168, 171 Moore, L.: 1, 41. 53. 86. 94. 104, 117, 119, 131. 135, 150, 168, 17_0. 171 Moore , T : 78, 108 Morgan, F.: 69. 131, 155 Morgan. P.: 62 Morgan. T.r 62. 130 Morris. J.: 78, 93 Morris. M.: 78 Moss. L.: 187 Molt, L.: 62 Motion. J.: 62, 135, 172 Motton, T.: 69. 139 Motion, V.: 78 Mullins. M.: 66. 85. 93. 84. 110, 116, 180 Nelson. J.: 62. 86. 90. 164 Newton. L.: 71, 88. 90. 163. 187 190 • INDEX • INDEX • INDEX Nichols, G.: 62, 93 Oatsvall. C.: 10. 63, 97, 132. 133, 155 Oatsvall. C.: 41. 112 Oatsvall, J.: 69. 155, 187 Oatsvall. J.: 78 Oberbeck, C.: 63. 90. 180 Onlcy, M.: 41 Osberne , R.: 69 Owens. O.: 46, 41, 93, 116, 130, 144, 148, 155, 150, 172, 182 Palmer. D.: 69 P nl ey. D.: 73. 90, 96, 131 Pankey. L.: 63, 89. 102. 103 Parkinson, C.: 63, 86. 93. 90. 99. 103, 141 Parkinson, D.: 35, 46, 86, 90. 99. 103, 127, 120, ,133, 148, 159, 151 Parkinson, L.: 78 Parnell. H. Patton. M.: 70 Pendergrass, M .: 41 Pery, J.: 70. 101 Peters, G.: 70, 101, 108 Peters, J.: 41 Pierce, G.: 78, 163 Pierce, L.: 70 Pike. R.: 78. 100, 169 Pitts. G.: 78. 90 Pittman. G.: 63. 112 Pittman. S.: 41 Porter, T.: 78. 89. 90, 163. 165. 138 Pounder. G.: 63, 70 Powell. B.: 78, 92 Powell, B.: 41 Powell. T.: 78. 116 Prater. D.: 63. 131 Prater, G.: 78 Prather. E.: 63. 180. 181 Prather. K.: 41. 150, 151 Prather, R.: 63 Prather. R.: 70. 182 Prather, W.: 63 Pratt. T.: 70 Privett, B.: 70 Pruiett, A.: 42, 112, 144 Pruietl, D.: 78 Pruiett. W.: 70. 90 Ragland. J.: 10. 70. 82. 90. 91. 92, 104, 124, 131, 164 Randall, S.: 70 Redmond, T.: 10, 70. 82, 84. 87, 89. 104, 117. 122, 124. 136. 137. 138 Reeves, C.: 78 « Reeves. E.: 10, 11. 70. 87. 88. 104 , id' T'lds, 136, 137. 140. 117 Rcnfroe, C.:U20 Reno, J. 78, 90, 163, 185 Richardson, J.: 78 Ricks, A. r 70 Riggs. G.. 42, 54 Risner. V.: 63 Rittenberry, W.: 63, 103 Roberson. B.: 70, 93 Roberson, T.: 78, 93. 138 Roberts, M.: 78, 93. 163 Robinson. K.: 79. 162, 163 Rodgers. 1.: 70 Rogers. C.: 70, 93 Rogers. D.: 79 Rogers, G.: 63 Rogers. M.: 42, 57, 93 Smith. J.: 63. 150 Rollins. J.: 10, 42, 50, 97. 98. 144 Ross. B.: 70. 174. 175 Rowell. M.: 79. 90 Rudnick, R.: 70, 104 Rushing. C.: 79, 89 Russell. M.: 79 Russom. G.: 63 Sandusky. S.: 79, 112 Smith, P.: 42. 57. 132, 135, 155, 159 Smith, S.: 79 South. B.: 63, 113, 155 South, P.: 79 Speidel, R: 42. 132, 155 Spencer, B.: 70. 87. 88. 113, 131, 166 Spied, D.: 79. 93 up. Sunfill. D.: 79. 90. 116 Scott, M.: 79. 90, 130, 168, Sanfill. P.: 70, 90, 91, 92. 180 Scott. R.: 70. 112, 130. 174, 175 Selby. A.: 74. 18 Selby. A.: 9,; 48. 42. 120. 121. 151 Selby. S.: 63 Sellers, J.: 79. 90 wt Shell. L.: 1. 87. 42, 94. 104 Shell, T.: 70 Sides. M.: 63. 101 Simmons. B.: 70. 82, 84, ?mm. 85. 87. 113, 139. 125. 154. 155. 157. 1747 175. 132, 183 164 74 —a SiariiwL,i : 93 Stephenson. .: 79. 90. 104, 136. 137. 163 Stepp. A.: 71, 90 Stepp, J.: 42 Stepp, Ti e79, 91 Steward, L.: 79 Stewart, M. 79 Stewart, W.: 71 i Streete. B.: 69, 106. 113. 124 142. 166 88. 104. |!l4U Simmons. F.: 70 Simmons, W.: 63 Singleton. A.; 70 Singleton. M.: 63 Singleton, R.: 70, 87. 88. 90. 108, 110. 111. 131, 139. 180, 181, 138 Skelton. M.: 63. 97, 133 Smith. A.: 63 Smith. C.: 70 Smith, D.: 79 Smith. F.: 70. 139 Smith. G.: 100, 70. 101 Smith. H.: 42. 95. 155, 182 Smith. J.: 42. 144. 155 Streete, G.: 79. 85. 90. io9, IK, Sullivan. D.: 71. 131, 174, 175 Swafford. J.: 63 Sweetman. R.: 79 Sweetman. R.: 71. 101. 155 Sweetman, T.: 79. 163 Sykes, A.: 79. 93. 98 Sykes. D.: 71 Sykes. L.: 63. 155 Sykes. R.: 63 Tarpley, S.: 10, 63, 97. 104, 106. 122. 136. 140. 155. 161. 137, 138 Tate. S.: 79. 112 INDEX INDEX • INDEX Taylor. A.: 2. 63. 113. 154. 155, 178 Taylor. B.: 10, 63. 105. 113. 178. 179 Taylor, C.: 71 Taylor, D.: 79 Taylor. D.: 71. 139 Taylor. M.: 79 Taylor, M.: 79, 90 Tedder, L.: 71 Teeter, J.: 79, 90 Teeter. T.: 42. 93. 151. 155 Thomas. R.: 71 Thomason, M. 79. 112 Thompson, A .: 63 Thompson, R.. 63, 90. 104 Thornton, R.: 64. 97. 102, 103 Thrasher. F.: 71. 155 Thrasher, L.: 64, 88 Till. L.: 64. 86. 103 Tillman. B.: 43 Tipton. W.: 1. 43. 51. 85. 86. 94. 104. 107. 119. 116. 117. 120. 122. 125. 134, 135. 155. 150. 137 Tomlinson. J.: 80 Townsend. H.: 71 Townsend, L.: 43. 51. 85. 113, 120. 121. 141. 155. 156 Traylor. K.: 43 Traylor. P.: 71. 174 Treece, S.: 71. 95. 101 Truss. L.: 80 Tucker, C.: 71 Turner, J.: 64. 169. 180 Tumor. J.: 71 Tyes, D.: 35. 50. 118. 155. 172. 173, 182. 183. 150. 149• 147 Upchurch, J.: 10. 64. 86, 93. 102. 104. 105. 122. 124. 136. 137 Utley. A.: 80 Van Ausdall, S.: 43, 108, 155, 159 Vaughn. J.: 64 Vaughn. J.: 64 Vaughn. K .: 43 Versey. G.: 80 , Versey, L.: 80. 176 Waggoner. M.: 64. 187 Waid. R. : 80 Waldron, L.: 1. 43. 94, 104, 133. 159. 144 Waldron, L.: 80 Walker, K.: 80 Walker. C.: 10. 43 Walker, G.: 71 Wallace. G.: 64 Wallace. J.: 71 Walton, B.: 80 Ward, M.: 80 Ward. R.: 80 Warren, H.: 71. 108, 155. 183 Warren . J.: 80 , 139 Warren. J.: 71 Warren. P.: 80. 182. 185 Watkins. J.: 80. 101. 162. 163 Webster, D.: 64. 93, 155, 172 Webster. M.: 43. 93. 155. 172, 182 Webster, T.: 80. 163, 176, 177 Weatherford. D.: 80 Weber, T.: 64 Wells. C.: 71. 187 Wells. T.: 43. 53 Wells. T.: 71 Wheeler. T.: 71. 108. 187. 182 White. B.: 80. 88. 93. 180 Wiley. T.: 80 Williams. C.: 80. 131. 176 Williams. D.: 71 Special Thanks to iscot Publishing Company Mike Dale’s Photography David Malin John Mark Fowlkes Barry Gubin and Mr. Bill Durham without whom this yearbook could not have been completed INDEX • INDEX • Williams. J.: 71. 131. 182 Williams. K.: 80 Williams. L.: 71, 104, 124, 145 Williams, S.: 80, 168, 180 Wilson. T.: 74. 85. 90, 163. 176, 178 Wimberley. J.: 80. 163 Wimberley. K.: 71, 93, 100, 101 Wimberley, L.: 43, 52. 95, 155 Wimberley. T.: 71 Womack, R.: 71 Woods. D.: 64, 103 Woods, D.: 71 Woods. G.: 71 Woods, L.: 80 Woods. S.: 132, 144 Woods. T.: 80 Wright. J.: 71. 93 Young, L.: 71 Young. P.: 1, 43, 49. 89. 94. 117. 130, 135 Young. S.: 44. 93. 150. 172, 173 ’!t is the policy of the Caruthers-ville School District «18 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.” INDEX •


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