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

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1985 volume:

COTTON BLOSSOM CARUTHERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CARUTHERSVILLE, MISSOURI VOLUME 36 CELEBRATION ’85 O ’85 TABLE OF CONTENTS FACULTY 7 ORGANIZATIONS .. 17 SPORTS 29 FEATURES 65 CLASSES 105 SENIORS 131 INDEX 169 3 I The year 1985 was one big Celebration! and the students at CHS had a lot of things to celebrate. It all began the first day of school. The freshmen were anxious; the sophomores glad not to be the underdog; the juniors looking forward to Prom; and last, the Seniors were celebrating their final year of high school. The football season started the first week of school. The Tiger boys had a tough season and fought long and hard but just couldn’t get the breaks. Everyone celebrated at the Homecoming game as Jerrianne Malone was crowned Homecoming Queen and the Tigers won over the East Prairie Eagles. After that came the Christmas holidays which were a great break for all the students, even though they were shorter than usual. But we got more vacation days in the next couple of weeks as school was cancelled several times because of the snow. The Basketball season was in full swing after the Christmas break, but our team wasn’t. 4 The Tiger cagers went through their worst season in history as they lost every game enroute to a 0-21 season. In February the annual Cotton Blossom Dance was held with Anna Nelson being crowned the Queen. The rest of the school celebrated with Anna making it one of the most successful Cotton Blossom Dances ever. The spring sports did very well for Caruthersville High School with the most celebrated team being the Tiger baseball team. They enjoyed one of their finest seasons in their brief history as they won the district championship and went to the state playoffs before they were finally beaten. The club will lose many key players but we will be hearing from the baseball team in the years to come. The biggest thing the spring has to offer at Caruthersville High School is the Prom, the biggest event of the year. This year’s Prom was one to be celebrated as the Juniors did an excellent job of decorating the gym and Community 5 Center. The night was a very special one for many couples at CHS and many memories were made. After the Prom the Seniors didn’t have long to go. They all enjoyed their last weeks of school as they walked the halls of Caruthersville High School for the last time. The Senior Class of 1985 was one celebrating class. They will forever be known for their celebration habits. Nobody will ever forget those special times they had and the special friends they made.Then it was indeed time to celebrate. Graduation was held on May 30, 1985 ending all of the celebration activities for the school but the students of CHS especially the Seniors will celebrate for the rest of their lives. As to the future — Celebrate good times ... come on!!!” 6 Faculty and Administration FACULTY i SUPER- INTENDENT Mr. Carl Hutchison serves as the Superintendent of the Caruth-ersville School District. SCHOOL BOARD Members of the Caruth-ersville School Board are seated (left to right); Mr. Jim Atchison, Dr. Clarence Wilson, and Mrs. Ellen Madison. Back row are Mr. Bill Townsend and Mr. Charles Southern. Not pictured • Mr. Mike Malone. 8 ADMIN- ISTRATION Seated from left to right are Mr. R.H. McCoin, Vice-Principal; Mrs. Rae Michie, Secretary; and Mr. Joe Parkinson, Principal. COUNSELING DEPARTMENT Seated from left to right are Mrs. Carolyn Walden, Secretary; Mrs. Cynthia Porter, Counselor; and standing Mr. Verlon Till, Counselor. 9 FACULTY SPECIAL AREA Mrs. Robbie Damron is the In-School Suspension Instructor. t SPECIAL EDUCATION Seated from left to right are Mrs. Maggie Shelby who teaches grades 9 and 10 and Mr. Johnny Young who teaches grades II and 12. 1. 10 ART DEPARTMENT Seated left to right are Ms. Pam Etter who teaches Crafts non-fiber, Art I, Crafts fiber, Comm. Art and Ms. Donna Snyder who teaches Ceramics, Art II, Pottery, Art III and Art IV. MUSIC DEPARTMENT Seated left to right are Mr. Thomas Ryan who teaches the Sr. Hi Band, Jr. Hi Band and Elementary Band and Mrs. Viretta Sexton who teaches Choir, Vocal Ensemble and Jr. Hi Choir. 11 FACULTY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Seated from left to right -Mrs. Jean Gibbs; Physical Science and Chemistry and Mrs. Mary Hill; Physical Science and General Biology. Back row - Mr. R. H. McCoin; Physics and Mr. Darryl Roberts; Advanced Biology and General Biology. LIBRARY Mrs. Judy Roberts serves as the Librarian for the Caruthersville High School. 12 LIBRARY ASSISTANT MATH DEPARTMENT Seated (left to right) Mr. Michael Hill - Functional Math I, Functional Math II, Career Math, Mrs. Rose McKillip • Algebra I, Geometry, and Mr. J. Y. Miller - Computer Orientation, Algebra II, Introduction to computers. Mrs. Pauline Hosier has served for 18 years as the teacher’s aide of Caruth ersville High School. Sh has also served as th assistant librarian. 13 FACULTY BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Top Row: Mrs. Sandra Jackson • Accounting I, Accounting II, Business I, Business Math, Mrs. Edna Chaffin - Clerical practice, Secretarial practice, General Office training, S.O.E. Supervisor, Seated (left to right) Mrs. Betty Martin • Business I, Business Law, Office Machines, Business Administration, Filing, Advanced Business, and Mrs. Margaret Stepp • Typing and Shorthand LEARNING DISABLED Ms. Shari Martin - Learning Disabilities HISTORY DEPARTMENT Left to Right - Mr. Hugh James - Government, Mr. Roy Edwards - American History, Government, Mrs. Natalie Tate • World History, U.S. Geography, World Geography, Psychology, Sociology, and Mr. Randolph Cornell -Government, U.S. Geography, Missouri History. 14 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Top Row: Mrs. Teresa Richardson - English II, School Publications, Journalism, and Ms. Sandra Barnes - English II, English IV, Seated: (left to right) Mrs. Vicky DeReign - English I, French I, and Mrs. Freddie Martin - English I, French II, III, and IV 'Ujiiiif aft11 pi -1 INDUSTRIAL ARTS Seated (left to right): Mr. Fred Boyd - C.O.E. I, and Drafting, C.O.E. II, C.O.E. Supervisor, and Mr. Gregg Clippard - Shop, Wood Machines, Independent Studies, Drafting and Design, Study Hall, and Exploratory Industrial Arts. 15 FACULTY HOME ECONOMICS Mrs. Barbara Combs - Home Economics, Intermediate and Advanced Sewing, Family Health, Family Relations, and Mrs. Deane Edwards • Child Development, Advanced and Intermediate Nutrition. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mrs. Dona Clark - Girls P.E., Health and Elementary P.E. and Mr. Hugh James - Boys P.E., Driver’s Education and Government. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Mr. Neely Mitchell - English III and Speech. 16 Organizations ORGANIZATIONS MATH-SCIENCE CLUB President - John Karnes Vice-President - John Abbott Secretary-Treasurer - Cheryl Williams Reporter - Gary Figgins Advisors - Mr. Mike Hill Mrs. Rose McKillip Mr. J. Y. Miller Mr. Darryl Roberts Seated: John Karnes, Gary Figgins, Cheryl Williams, and John Abbott. Standing: Mr. J. Y. Miller and Mr. Mike Hill - Advisors, Angel Hueppauff, Jonna Figgins, Randy Miller, Rita Smith, Paula Tate, LaDonna Williams, Kim Thrasher, Kammy Rogers, Pam Alston, Jason James, Natalie Rendleman, Lester Ricks, Tim Griggs, Jennifer Moore, Linda Rendleman, Grittiya Supattanasiri, Mr. Darryl Roberts, and Mrs. Rose McKillip - Advisors. FRENCH CLUB President - Jerrianne Malone Vice-President - Jerome Stueart Secretary - Jane Anne Grantham Reporter - James Mott Advisors - Mrs. Vicky DeReign Mrs. Freddie Martin 18 Seated: Bill Watkins. Standing: (row one) Jane Grantham, Selina Pullam, Dee Anne Southern, Lisa McDonald, Cindy Cummings, Mary Catherine Faris, Anna Nelson, and Grittiya Supattanasiri. Standing: (row two) Natalie Rendleman, Claire Hayden, Susan Streete, Michelle Watkins, and Lisa Long. HONOR SOCIETY Seated: Byron Medlin and Chris Brewer, (left to right) Kathy Sellers, Jane Grantham, Dee Anne Southern, Susan Streete, Chris Watkins, Mark Colvett, Robin Buck, Brian Abbott, Gary Figgins, RaElla Best, Jo Walker, Michelle Watkins, Selina Pullam, and Claire Hayden. President - Byron Medlin Vice President - Mark Colvett Secretary - Jerrianne Malone Treasurer - Brian Creasy KEY CLUB President - Byron Medlin Vice President - Chris Brewer Secretary - Elizabeth Lunbeck Reporter - Micheal Overbey Treasurer - Eydie Combs Seated: Byron Medlin and Jody Dean. Standing: Michelle Watkins, Susan Streete, Claire Hayden, Dee Anne Southern, Lisa McDonald, Jane Grantham, Mark Colvett, and Lisa Long. 19 ORGANIZATIONS 1 CHEERLEADERS Captain - Susan Streete Sponsor - Betty Martin Row one (left to right) Cindy Summers and Tracy Thompson. Row two: Melinda Mott, Ashlea Hardesty, and Linda Rendleman. Row three: Kelley Crayne and Susan Streete. Row four: Adrianne Summers. Top: Laura Fouts. VARSITY C President - Brad Treece Vice President - Charles Medlin Secretary Treasurer Pam Medlin Advisors - Coaches Lloyd Block and Buddy James 20 Row one (left to right) - Jane Grantham, Dee Anne Southern, Stan Whitener, Shayne Holloman, Chris Watkins, Charles Medlin, Tony Brown, Kathy Sellers, Pam Medlin, Debbie Young, Michelle Watkins, and Mary Catherine Faris. Row two - Coach Lloyd Block, Mark Gibbins, Byron Medlin, Jon Constant, Jay Grantham, Maurice Barry, and Algie Crenshaw. Back row - Brad Treece and Coach Buddy James. Seated: Sherry HUburn, Susan Streete, and Randy Riney. Standing: Selina Pullam and Mrs. Mary Hill, Advisor. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Advisor - Mrs. Mary Hill Row one: Jane Grantham, Stan Whitener, Susan Streete, Charles Medlin, Byron Medlin, Debbie Young, and Michelle Watkins. Row two: Dee Anne Southern, Coach Lloyd Block, Mark Gibbins, Brad Treece, and Jay Grantham. FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES Captain - Byron Medlin Co-Captain - Tony Matthews 21 ORGANIZATIONS VARSITY CHOIR Advisor - Mrs. Viretta Sexton Row one: Maggie George, Beth Singleton, Johnnie Sue Gurley, LaTonya Elliott, Joy Dunavant, Michelle Watkins, and Dee Anne Southern. Row two: Connie Cagle, Claire Hayden, Theresa Benson, Dawn Cornman, Kammy Rogers, Jane Grantham, Susan Streete, Libby Roberts, and Adrianne Summers. Row three: Randy Riney, Dennis Smith, John Oatsvall, Jody Dean, Chris Brewer, Larry Carnell, and Keith McCoy. Row four: Jon Barnett, William Edwards, Darryl Shepard, Mark Brown, James Mott, Joby Manz, Billy Cecil, and Brian Abbott. ENSEMBLE Advisor - Mrs. Viretta Sexton (left to right) Connie Cagle, Jon Barnett, Dennis Smith, Maggie George, Jane Grantham, Jody Dean, Susan Streete, Brian Abbott, Chris Brewer, Dawn Cornman, Kammy Rogers, Billy Cecil, Beth Singleton, James Mott, Larry Carnell, and Libby Roberts. 22 GIRLS CHOIR Row one: Melissa Varnadore, Tina Ferrell, LaDonna Williams, Carol Young, and Jackie Cunningham. Row two: Rachelle Robinson, Cassandra Irvin, Perasia Dunn, Paulette Anderson, and Shawn Lindsey. Row three: Karen Warren, Barbara Robinson, Bobbie Jean Gray, Monica Pierce, Cheryl Williams, and Kandy Ayers. Row four: Mia Jones, Amanda Bell, Tammie Lott, Tonya Lewis, Kristy Hamm, and Leslie Dunn. Advisor - Mrs. Viretta Sexton Row one: Tyrone Bell, Peter Stewart, and DeAngelo Joe. Row two: Cortez Taylor, Kenny Bullington, Ken Abbott, and Scott Ayers. Row three: Denny Pullam, Joe Byrn, Wade Mansfield, Algie Crenshaw, and Curtis Davis. BOYS CHOIR Advisor - Mrs. Viretta Sexton 23 ORGANIZATIONS CARUTHERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND Director - Tom Ryan Brian Abbott, Pam Alston, Loyd Avis, Michael Ayers, RaElla Best, William Boyd, Chris Brewer, David Brogdon, Kevin Brown, Robin Buck, Larry Carnell, Steve Chastain, Denise Chilton, Eydie Combs, Genia Cook, Dawn Cornman, Alfea Crenshaw, Cindy Cummings, Dwayne Dale, Dawn Davis, Gianna Dodson, Mary Catherine Faris, Kevin Faulkner, Melissa Fielder, Sherry Flippo, Ronnie Glass, Lisa Grays, Ron Griffin, Malcolm Hayes, Jim Hill, Brian Houston, Russell Howell, Angel Hueppauff, Teresa Hundhausen, Margaret Irions, Jane Isaac, Tina Linsman, Mary Ludwick, Elizabeth Lunbeck, Tim Magsby, Jerrianne Malone, Mary Ellen Malone, James Mauk, Carrie McCutcheon, Lisa McDonald, Pam Medlin, Brenda Middleton, Lee Middleton, James Mills, Tonya Mitchell, Jennifer Moore, James Mott, Sam Motton, Renee Overbey, Mark Pate, Kim Phelps, Leah Pruiett, Selina Pullam, Natalie Rendleman, Lester Ricks, Chris Riggs, Libby Roberts, Steve Rogers, Lori Rorie, Beth Singleton, Ricky Smith, Rita Smith, Lane Southern, Grittiya Supattanasiri, Poula Tedder, Robert Travis, Billy Watkins, Eddie Wicker, Karl Willett, Paula Williams, Kathryn Winchester, Michelle Woods, C. H. Young, Debbie Young, and Jamie Young. 24 DECA Row one (left to right) Lester Ricks, Samuel Motton, and Calvin Willett. Row two - Rhonda Huckaba, Robin Israel, Alfea Crenshaw, and Coach Fred Boyd. Row three - Cassandra Hayes, Malisa Dunavant, Valarie Harwell, and Faye Johnson. Row three - Kevin Burchard, Nancy Walton, Lisa Galloway, and Cynthia Stewart. President - Elizabeth Lunbeck Vice President - Del Byrd Secretary - Alfea Crenshaw Treasurer - Jackie Shank Reporter - Melissa Johnson Parliamentarian - Joe Nelson Row one (left to right) Laura Fouts, Genia Cook, Linda Rendleman, Claire Hayden, Susan Streete, Libby Roberts, and John Karnes. Row two - Lester Ricks, Dee Anne Southern, Selina Pullam, Jane Grantham, Chris Brewer, Brad Barnett, Lynn Lancaster, and Jim Hill. Row three - Mrs. Vicky DeReign, advisor, Gary Figgins, Jason James, Jerome Stueart, Tim Magsby, and John Bernard. FORENSIC DEBATE President - John Karnes Vice-President - Gary Figgins Secretary Treasurer - Selina Pullam 25 ORGANIZATIONS FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Advisor - Mrs. Barbara Combs (left to right) Paula Luther, Susan McCullough, Paula Tate, Sandy Young, Carla Ellison, Ellen Englehardt, Nancy Walton, Cheryl Williams, Valarie Harwell, and Mrs. Barbara Combs, Advisor. STUDENT COUNCIL President - Mark Gibbins Vice President - Chris Watkins Secretary - Anna Nelson and Eydie Combs Treasurer - Susan Streete 26 Row one - (Seated) - Jamie Pendergrass, Cindy Summers, Susan Streete, and Adrianne Summers. Row two (Seated) Libby Roberts, Mary Catherine Faris, Eydie Combs, and Melissa Johnson. (Standing) - left to right: Anna Nelson, Lisa McDonald, Chris Watkins, Michael Overbey, Jon Barnett, Shayne Holloman, Lane Southern, Cindy Cummings, Dee Anne Southern, Derrick Alls, Beth Singleton, Bill Watkins, Todd Coppage, Wade Mansfield, and Mark Gibbins. Bottom (left to right) Ellen Englehardt, and Charles Medlin. Kneeling: Byron Medlin, Tammie Sayre, Sandy Young, Carol Taylor, and Anna Nelson. Standing: Valarie Harwell, Cheryl Williams, Sherry Hilburn, Michele Dye, Bobby Reno, Tony Mathews, Stacy Sims, Faye Johnson, Amanda Bell, Bridget Agnew, and Brad Treece. COTTON BLOSSOM Advisor - Mrs. Teresa Richardson Row one (left to right) Jo Walker, Denise Lee, Ashlea Hardesty, Melissa Johnson, Jeff Bargett, Gary Hundhausen, Lisa Grays, Gary Figgins, and Tim Magsby. Row two - Calvin Willett, Junior Capps, Shayne Holloman, Randy Riney, Lynn Lancaster, John Karnes, Samuel Motion, and Dennis Smith. TIGER RAG Advisor - Mrs. Teresa Richardson 27 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS President - Jerrianne Malone Vice-President - Laurie Tillman Reporter - Ashlea Hardesty Secretary Treasurer - Lori Lee ORGANIZATIONS FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA President - Mark Gibbins Vice President - Mike Overbey Secretary - Lisa McDonald Treasurer - Dee Anne Southern Reporter - Eydie Combs Row one (left to right) Shayne Holloman, Claire Hayden, Susan Streete, Michael Overbey, Eydie Combs, and Pam Medlin. Row two - Dee Anne Southern, Angie Brown, Jackie Going, Renee Hillhouse, Lisa Curtis, and Byron Medlin. Row three - Sherry Hilburn, Natalie Rendleman, Rhonda Huckaba, Robin Israel, Kathy Sellars, and Rachel Frencher. Row four - Lester Ricks, Jon Barnett, Nancy Walton, Lisa Galloway, and Cynthia Stewart. Bottom (left to right) Laurie Tillman, Robin Buck, Jerrianne Malone. Top: Pam Prater, Mellanie Jackson, and Angie Brown. of Close Calls 84 Season Is Full First row (left to right) - Tony Green, Calvin Willett, Keith Campbell, Algie Crenshaw, Michael Overbey, Richard Lynn, David Hopkins, Stan Whitener, and Lynn Lancaster. Second row - Joby Manz, Mark McClendon, Jon Pruiett, Ricky Floyd, Billy Boyd, Tommy Hayden, Jon Constant, Randy Young, Timmy Smith, and Charles Medlin. Third row -Byron Medlin, Jay Grantham, Scotty Fields, Kenny Goodale, Jimmy Magsby, James Mills, Mark Gibbons, John Bernard, and Tony Matthews. Fourth row - Head Coach Lloyd Block, Manager Curtis Boyds, Brad Treece, Britt McClendon, Mike Lack, Dustin Dowling, Trainer Marion Morgan, Assistant Trainer Chuck Jones, and Assistant Coach Roy The 1984 Tiger football season was a disappointment as far as wins and losses, but if you look at the players' hustle and determination it was a successful season. The season started off with a game against the Rivercrest Colts. The Colts proved to be too much for the Tigers as they won easily 30-0. Next, for the Tigers was their archrival, the Hayti Indians. The game was a close and hard-fought battle but the Tigers eventually lost to the Indians for the first time in ten years, 20-18. The first home game for the Tigers was against the Dexter Bearcats. On the first play of the game an apparent touchdown pass by the Tigers was called back on an inadvertant whistle'' by the referee. The Tigers then scored a touchdown and completed a two-point conversion, and led throughout the game until a touchdown with nine seconds to play and a subsequent two-point conversion by Dexter sent the game into overtime. The Tigers got the ball first in overtime and quickly lost it on a fumble. Dexter then received the ball and scored on their third chance to win 14-8. Next on the Tigers schedule were the Marion Patriots. As had happened in the week before the Tigers first play from scrimmage, which was a touchdown, was called back. This time on a motion penalty. The Tigers did however draw first blood in the game but were unable to stop Marion, as the Patriots nipped the Tigers 15-14. The Tigers next opponent was the Charleston Bluejays. The Tigers played an excellent all-around game as they won their first game of the season 14-8. The Tigers hopes for a winning season were shattered in their next game as they lost to the Kennett Indians. The game, which was played in a driving rainstorm, found Kennett ahead at halftime 13-10. The rain in the second half kept both teams from doing much offensively, as Kennett held on to win 13-10. The annual Homecoming game featured the Tigers playing the East Prairie Eagles. The Tigers were in command throughout the game and earned their second victory of the season, 22-14. The last home game of the season pitted the Tigers against the Green Waves of Malden. Malden jumped out to a quick lead, but the Tigers fought back and in the fourth quarter tied the game up at 27. The comeback attempt was thwarted, however as Malden booted a field goal in the last few minutes to win 30-27.The Tigers closed out the season by traveling to New Madrid and taking on the New Madrid County Central Eagles. The Tigers, suspecting an easy game, were surprised by the Eagles play. The Tigers were in the game until the fourth quarter, when New Madrid scored two touchdowns and won going away 20-7. The Caruthersville Tigers finished the 1984 football season with a 2-7 record, but this could have as easily been 7-2 as the Tigers lost a number of hard-fought games that came down to the wire. It seemed that the Tigers never got a break, but they did not give up and gave the fans some exciting games in the 1984 season. I Tiger offense keeps this drive against Charles Medlin (Sr) makes a hit on a Kennett ball Edwards, carrier. 30 Tiger offense gets set against Malden. 31 J.V. FOOTBALL J.V. TIGERS GET The J.V. Tigers ended with another winning record. There were many promising players on the team that will see varsity action next year. The Jr. cats had many big wins over Hayti. Kennett, Gosnell and New Madrid. The only loss came to New Madrid Co. Central in a hard fought game. The last game was very controversial as the Tigers traveled to East Prairie. Playing in mud and water, the Jr. Tigers scored on 3 occasions but were all called back as the game ended in a 0-0 tie. Tigers-W Hayti-L Tigers-W Kennett-L Tigers-W Gosnell-L Tigers-W New Madrid-L Tigers-L New Madrid-W Soph. Mike Lack gets a stick against Hayti. (Fresh.) John Oatsvall and (Soph.) Mark Brown are corning to the assist. THEIR STICKS The J.V. offense is getting set as Billy Boyd gets ready to snap the ball. Soph. Mike Lack recovers this fumble as Jr. Tony Matthews and Murphy Carter get ready to go on offense. J.V. The J.V. Tigers ended with another winning record. There were many promising players on the team that will see varsity action next year. The Jr. cats had many big wins over Hayti, Kennett, Gosnell and New Madrid. The only loss came to New Madrid Co. Central in a hard fought game. The last game was very controversial as the Tigers traveled to East Prairie. Playing in mud and water, the Jr. Tigers scored on 3 occasions but were all called back as the game ended in a 0-0 tie. Tigers-W Hayti-L Tigers-W Kennett-L Tigers-W Gosnell-L Tigers-W New Madrid-L Tigers-L New Madrid-W FOOTBALL J.V. TIGERS GET |'TcJHIng toMMt (Fr°Sh) JOhn 0atsva and Mark Brown Soph. Quarterback Richard Lynn makes his way down field as (Soph.) Algie Crenshaw and (Jr.) Murphy Carter look on. THEIR STICKS The J.V. offense is getting set as Billy Boyd gets ready to snap the ball. Soph. Mike Lack recovers this fumble as Jr. Tony Matthews and Murphy Carter get ready to go on offense. FROSH FOOTBALL FRESHMEN LEARN THE Front row Albert Benson, Jon Bray, Kenny Bullington, Greg Nicholson, Todd Coppage, Jamie Young, Lenny Welch, and Clyde Parsons. Second row Bobby Matthews, Plessie Ellitt, John Oatsvall, Nathan Guest, William Edwards, Brian Houston, Cortez Taylor, and Coach Gregg Clippard. Third row Keith McCoy, Tommy Middleton, Ricky Chilton, Chris Riggs, Trey Meeks, Brad Barnett, Greg Slentz and Jerome Cobb. Blythevilie W Tigers L Malden W Tigers L New Madrid W Tigers L New Madrid W Tigers L Charleston W Tigers L Kennett W Tigers L Freshman Trey Meeks works his way downfield as teammate Bobby Matthews looks on. • ■ BASICS OF FOOTBALL Trey Meeks goes around left end with help from John Oatsvall, Jerome Cobb, and Brian Houston. John Oatsvall attempts to recover a fumble against Hayti. GIRLS TENNIS GIRLS SERVE This years Caruthers-ville High School Girls Tennis Team enjoyed a fine season on the courts. The Tigers were a very young team with only 1 senior. Debbie Young, the lone senior, was the number 1 singles player and played consistent tennis for the Tigers for four seasons. Coming back next year will be a strong crop of players to field a successful team. Members of this years CHS girls tennis team are from left to right Grittiya Supattanasiri, Debbie Young, Dee Anne Southern, Michelle Watkins, and Kathy Sellars. Grittiya Supattanasiri gets set to return an opponents shot. UP GOOD SEASON Grittiya Supattanasiri smashes a forehand against her Kennett opponent. Genia Cook shows her patented forehand. — VARSITY VOLLEYBALL VARSITY VOLLEYBALL HAS Pam Medlin, Cassandra Hayes, Anna Nelson, Cassundra Primer, Mary Catherine Paris, Pam Alston, Jackie Shank, Mia Jones, Lisa McDonald, Perasia Dunn, LaTonya Ellitt, Tamara Taylor. The varsity volleyball team s record was better than it indicated. There were many hard fought games that went down to the wire, but with a young team, they prove to be tough and they won their share of games. Volleyball fans have something to look forward to as many starters are returning next year. Tigers-W East Prairie-L Tigers-l South Pemiscot-W Tigers-L Delta C-7-W Tigers-W New Madrid Co. Central-l Tlgers-w East Prairie-L Tigers-L South Pemiscot-W Tigers-L Sikeston-W Tigers-L T win-Rivers-W Tigers-W Senath- Hornersville-L Tigers-L Delta C-7-W Tlgers-l Hayti-W Anna Nelson goes to make a save as Mary Catherine Faris looks on. 40 EXCITING SEASON Pam Medlin makes the hit while Cassandra Hayes and Pam Alston are prepared to assist. Anna Nelson serves as Cassandra Hayes, Pam Alston, Jackie Shank, and Mary Catherine Paris wait for the return Pam Medlin keeps the ball in play so Mary Catherine Fans can make the big hit. Jackie Shank shows the art of the spike. Anna Nelson sets up Jackie Shank while Pam Medlin, Mary Catherine Faris, Pam Alston, and Cassandra Hayes look on. J.V. VOLLEYBALL J.V. GET EXPERIENCE Tigers-W East Prairle-L Tigers-L South Pemiscot-W Tigers-L Delta 07 -W Tigers-W New Madrid Co. Central-L Tigers-W East Prairie-L Tigers-W South Pemiscot-L Tigers-L Sikeston-W Tigers-W Seooth-Homers ville-L Tigers-L Hayti-W Tlgers-L Delta 07-W Mary Ludwick and Perasia Dunn try to make the save. Mary Ludwick, Linda Green, LaTonya Elliot, Jonna Figgins, Mia Jones, Margaret Irons, Perasia Dunn, Cassandra Irvin, Tamara Taylor, and Joy Dunavant. Joy Dunavant makes the save while Cassandra Irvin and LaTonya Elliot get ready to move for the spike. 42 GIRLS BASKETBALL J.V. GIRLS-REACH FOR EXCELLENCE Sophomores Latonya Ellitt and Mia Jones fight for the rebound. Freshman Rhonda Bell, and Sophomores Janet Smith and Mia Jones set up the Tiger defense. VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL VARSITY GIRLS HAVE Jackie Shank pumps in another 2 points for the Tigers. All-District center Jackie Shank goes up high against BRIGHT FUTURE AT C.H.S. the Southland Rebels. L Kennett W L Risco W W South Pemiscot L W Clarkton L L Southland W L Kennett W W Hayti L L South Pemiscot W L Charleston W L Malden w W Clarkton L W East Prairie L L Southland W L New Madrid C. Central w L Risco w W Hayti L L New Madrid C. Central W W East Prairie L Senior Debbie Young shows her ability of dribbling down the court. Coach Fred Boyd gives encouragement to the Tigers during time out 45 VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TIGERS LOOK FORWARD The members of the Caruthersville Varsity Basketball Squad from left to right are: Maurice Berry, Michael Prather, Michael Overbey, Marvin McKillion, Brad Treece, Plessie Ellitt, Chris Watkins, Wesley Buckner, Manager Cedric Fields, Coach Joe Cagle. Senior Wesley Buckner fights for the rebound as senior Brad Treece and Senior Michael Overbey come to help. 46 TO BRIGHTER FUTURE Senior Michael Overbey fires one up from the corner. Senior Chris Watkins drops one in from the free throw line as senior Brad Treece positions himself for a possible rebound. Senior Brad Treece shows his leaping ability as he swats away a shot by an opponent. The 1984-85 Varsity Tigers Basketball Squad was far from perfect this season, but the team showed lots of hustle and guts trying their best for ole C.H.S. The Tigers were led by senior Brad Treece who managed to get All-Conference 1st team honors despite the bad record. Also receiving honors were senior Chris Watkins and Senior Wesley Buckner. Although the Tigers are losing five seniors they should have a good crop of underclassmen coming up to fill the empty spots. Plessie Ellitt, Tony Massengale, Algie Crenshaw, Vincent Grant, and Maurice Wilson should help improve the team for next year. VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL Senior Brad Treece crashes the boards as Senior Chris Watkins to his aid. and Freshman Plessie Ellitt come Seniors Brad Treece and Chris Watkins go up high for a rebound. Senior Mike Overbey crosses the lane to get into position for a rebound. 48 Seniors Wesley Buckner, Chris Watkins, Maurice Berry, Fresr -an Piessie Ellitt and Senior Brad Treece prepare to take the ca out of bounds after the Ker------ Indians scorec Senior Brad Treece goes up high to get the tip for the :e s as Senior V Overbey and Junior Marvin McKillion look on. 49 J.V. BOYS BASKETBALL J.V. TIGERS l-r Brian Houston, Lonnie Isom, David Stewart, Algie Crenshaw, Peter Stewart, Tim Smith, Vincent Grant, Merle Fruhling, Tony Massengale, Keith Abbott, Darryl Shepherd, Coach Kent Polsgrove. Soph. Tony Massengale goes high for a rebound while Soph. Algie Crenshaw and Fresh. David Stewart prepare to assist. PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE Soph. Peter Stewart and Soph. Darryl Shepherd fight for a rebound while Soph. Tony Massengale looks on. Tigers L Osceola W Tigers L Senath-Hornersville W Tigers L South Pemiscot w Tigers L Delta C-7 w Tigers L Luxora w Tigers L Twin Rivers w Tigers W Hayti L Tigers W North Pemiscot L Tigers L Poplar Bluff w Tigers L New Madrid County Central W Tigers W Kennett L Tigers L Obion County W Tigers L Malden W Tigers L Charleston W Tigers L East Prairie W Tigers L Sikeston w Fresh. David Stewart goes up for the jumper as Soph. Shepherd blocks out on the rebound. The Junior Varsity Tigers boys’ basketball team show a promising future as many of the players will move up to varsity next year. Although their record wasn't overwhelmed with victories they played a lot of dramatic games and lost many by a close margin. With four of the Jr. Cats having All-Conference honors it goes to show that their ability was far from being non-existant. In the coming years as varsity players they are sure to strut their stuff all the way. 51 J.V. BOYS BASKETBALL Sophomore Vincent Grant and Sophomore Algie Crenshaw get in the midst of the action against the Kennett Indians. Freshman Tony Massengale grabs the rebound from the Kennett player. 52 GIRLS TRACK Members of this years Girls Track Team are from left to right. Joy Dunavant, Linda Green, Maggie George, Perasia Dunn, Denise Lockridge, Casundra Primer and Manager Amanda Bell. Members of the relay teams are left to right: Casundra Primer, Denise Lockridge, Maggie George and Perasia Dunn. This years Caruth-ersville High School Girls Track team didn’t do too well in team standings this year, mainly because there wasn’t a big team, but there were many of the girls who did well individually. The team is very young so we should look forward to a good track team in the years to come. 53 BOYS TRACK TRACKSTERS EXCEL IN I ' 11 - 1 Front row (left to right) Algie Crenshaw, Brad Spicer, Scott Fields, Scotty Sikes, Lynn Lancaster, David Hopkins, Cortez Taylor, Joe Pearl, Tony Green. Back row Jay Grantham, Darryl Shepherd, Malcolm Wilson, Karl Willett, Calvin Willett, Denny Pullam, Keith Campbell, Johnny Spain, Plessie Ellitt, Curtis Boyd, Mitchell Wooden. After a tough meet Soph. Tony Green, Jr. Keith Campbell, Soph. Joe Pearl, and Sr. Calvin Willett pose for the Camera. Senior Calvin Willett prepares to throw the discus at the District meet. DISTRICT COMPETITION Senior Mike Hopkins leads the way for the tigers. Soph. Tony Green, Fresh, Plessie Ellitt, Jr Lynn Lancaster, and Jr. Keith Campbell enjoy themselves after a meet. 55 BOYS TENNIS NETTERS VOLLEY Back row (left to right) Steve Scroggins, Trey Meeks, Chris Cobb, Soph. Wade Mansfield smashes John Martin, Roy Leasure, Joe Byrn, Coach Hugh “Buddy James. a forehand against Charleston. Front row Dwayne Dale, Timmy Smith, Larry Carnell, Bill Watkins. Freshman John Martin returns a volley to his opponent. Freshman John Martin works hard against New Madrid Central. Soph. Chris Cobb sets his opponent up for a point. 56 I 1 TO GOOD SEASON Soph. Bill Watkins prepares to serve against Charleston. Soph. Wade Mansfield saves one to win the match. Soph. Timmy Smith smashes the ball to another win. Soph. Billy Watkins makes another one of his devastating serves. 57 GOLF LINKSTERS HAVE John Bernard in action on the course. No. 1 Brian Abbott putts for par. Derrick Alls prepares to drive for the green. 58 SUB-PAR SEASON mart Shayne Hollomon shows the art of putting. John Karnes makes his approach shot for the green while John Bernard looks on. Front row (left to right) John Karnes, Jason James, Claire Hayden, Shayne Hollomon, Susan Streete, Junior Capps, Todd Coppage. Second row James Mauk, Derrick Alls, Brian Abbott, Stephen Bennett, John Bernard, Loyall Grantham, Dennis Bullington, and coach Hugh Buddy James. cq BASEBALL 1 TIGERS WIN DISTRICT Senior Brad Treece rips that one for a base hit. Senior Charles Medlin shows the proper catching techniques. Senior Michael Overbey gives the ball a ride for another one of his many hits. Senior Tony Brown prepares to shoot down a runner. FOR 3RD STRAIGHT YEAR. Baseball team Front row (left to right): Mark McClendon, Scott Anderson, Robert Travis, Brian Creasy, Stephen Faulkner, John Oatsvall, Charles Medlin, Tommy Hayden, Chuck Jones, Alan Jarboe, Tony Brown. Back row Manager Jamie Young, Kevin Faulkner, Eddie Joiner, Brad Barnett, Tony Matthews, Brad Treece, Michael Overbey, Stan Whitener, Coach Stan Walden. The Tiger team gets ready to take their positions and work towards another victory. 61 BASEBALL TIGERS ARE OPTIMISTIC Senior Tony Brown pitches toward another one of his victories. Senior Chris Watkins advises Junior Mark McClendon on the base paths. 62 rm trnmt Senior Chris Watkins takes over the assistant coaching job after his knee injury. ABOUT THE FUTURE Junior Stan Whitener rips another one out for just one of his many home runs. Senior Brian Creasy (Scoopman) prepares to let one fly back to the pitcher. Seniors Charles Medlin, Tony Brown, and Michael Overbey have a meeting on the mound to discuss strategy. Senior Charles Medlin takes a good cut at a pitch. 63 BASEBALL The Tiger team come to congratulate Senior Charles Medlin after his home run against New Madrid in the districts. Senior Michael Overbey shows how the pros do it. Senior Brad Treece strokes one for another impressive hit. Sophomore Scott Anderson digs one out of the dirt to shoot ’em down on first. 64 BACK TO SCHOOL BACK TO SCHOOL It’s back to school again, another year to fulfill for some. Others it's a time to get acquainted, meet new friends, and meet new teachers. It all started on registration day. On the 30th it rained for the Junior and senior class. On the 31st it was sunny for the freshmen and Sophomore class. Renea Cobb (Senior) “When we registered it was raining hard but lucky my hair didn’t mess up so I didn’t mind. The first day arrived and everyone was busy doing his own thing - comparing schedules, clothes, and hairstyles. Lourie Thompson (Sophomore) The first day of school was very exciting for me because everything was so new to me. De Angelo Joe (Freshmen) “The first day of school was kind of rough because I didn’t know where to go but otherwise I liked It.” Yearbooks were distributed September 5th. and a back to school dance followed. As the year progressed everyone settled down by getting serious with his her grades. As the fall sports, football, volleyball, and tennis started, everyone was happy to cheer on our school. We won games and we lost but we still never lost our faith on the Tigers. Tim Smith (Sophomore) ”1 thought we worked hard and gave it all we had in football. 1985 is the year that the Tigers are going to the State Championship, and we are going to win. We have great coaches and lots of team work with pride and talent we will win.” Clint Treece (Junior) ’The football season was great even if we thought we didn’t do well. We all know the team tried their hardest to win.” Football came to a close with Homecoming, we won our home game and attended a dance afterward. Reports cards were handed out November 6th with a two night P.T. Conference. Adrianne Summers (Sophomore) ”My report cards this year were pretty bad. I’ve got plenty of room for improvement, but all work and no play isn’t too good for a partying teenager.” Laurie Tillman (Senior) I loved it. Because I made honor roll for the first time. Vincent Grant (Sophomore) I thought that the grade in Algebra II and World History could have been better.” Michelle Benson (Senior) “I thought the report card could have been better especially mine. Earnest Hopkins (Senior) (B K A DEE) I thought report cards could have been better. My lowest grade was a C that was in Mrs. Combs class, (bless her heart.) On October 31st there was a Mock election between Reagan and Mondale. Poula Tedder (Junior) I’m a woman and I believe they should have a woman up there with the President. Man had been President and Vice-President since it all started and look where it has got us. Glorest Hall (Senior) The Mock Election was a very useful experience. It taught us how to vote on a real election. The school Year goes on. Freshmen Mia Jones, Jamie Young, Kelley Crayne, and Kenny Bullington get in the swing of high school by studying hard in an English I class. Seniors Chris Watkins and Mark Gibbins welcome students on registration day as they prepare to start school. While Juanessa Hunt, Sophomore, casts her vote, Senior Clina Butler and Sophomore Jerome Steuart are busy answering phone calls at the mock election taken at C.H.S. this year. 66 IS CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION Cheerleaders Kelley Crayne, Susan Streete, Tracy Thompson, Anna Nelson, Melinda Mott, Adrianne Summers, Cindy Summers, Ashlea Hardesty, Teresa Hundhausen, and Linda Rendlemen show great enthusiasm as they celebrate the death of a Dexter Bearcat in a pep assembly. Football players Jay Grantham, Randy Young, Charles Medlin, Calvin Willett, John Bernard, and Jon Constant look on with pride at a noon pep assembly. Juniors Jane Grantham, James Mott, Brian Abbott, John Bernard, Stephen Bennett, Shayne Holloman, Kathy Sellars, Jay Grantham, and Keith Campbell stand in line on registration day while Mr. Darryl Roberts maintains order. 67 Homecoming Gets Things Jumping The day was October 19, 1964. The event - Homecoming. Students sat in class restlessly awaiting the signal for assembly. The day was filled with great anticipation and the halls were filled with bright posters, streamers, and catchy slogans. The assembly began at 9:45 and the candidates with their escorts were presented to the student body The 1964 Homecoming candidates were: Eydie Combs escorted by Byron Medlm, Sandy Young escorted by Randy Young, Pam Medlin escorted by Brad Treece, Jerrianne Malone escorted by Calvin Willett, and Jackie Going escorted by Charles Medlin. After the assembly, the students returned to their classes with a big decision to make. The student body was supposed to vote at noon in the study hall and the winner was to be announced before the game with East Prairie that night. The last bell of the day finally rang and the Homecoming parade began. The entries ranged from classes and clubs to the candidates themselves. The Sophomore Class took first place and the Math-Science Club won first place in the division of clubs. Randy Johnson (Junior): 7 thought the parade was fantastic. Shona Dodson (Senior): ‘The parade was fun and creative. ” While the fans, guests, and teams await, the candidates once again presented their stylish outfits and handsome escorts. The audience seemed to be holding its breath as Michael Overbey and his assistants Anna Nelson and Ellen Engelhardt circled the candidates. The winner is Jerrianne Malone! A look of surprise and delight flashed across her face. Spirit Week was a time for competition, but also a time to pull together and support the best football team around. That night the football game, the Queen s crowning, and the announcement of Spirit Week winners brought crowds to Hopke Field. The Tiger football team then took the field and defeated the East Prairie Eagles, 22-14. Fans and players celebrated at the victory dance after the game, which lasted until midnight, ending the 1964 Homecoming festivities. Jerrianne Malone is crowned Homecoming Queen for the 1964-1965 school year. Jackie Going, Sandy Young, Jerrianne none. Pa- Medlin. and Eydie Combs indicate their relief after the announcement is r . 68 Drum Major Chris Brewer shows off some of his moves as he and the band perform at halftime during the Homecoming game. Cheerleaders Kelley Crayne, Susan Streete, Anna Nelson, Ellen Engelhardt, and Teresa Hundhausen perform at the Homecoming Assembly. Jody Dean (Senior), opens up the Homecoming Football game with the singing of the National Anthem. Ellen Engelhardt, Michael Overbey, and Anna Nelson prepare to crown the 1984 Homecoming Queen. HOMECOMING Homecoming Queen Jerrianne Malane's face glows with pride as she is escorted by Calvin Willett and Ricky Floyd Susan Streete and her date Michael Overbey slow dance as Jackie Going and Charles Medlin join in. Eseeds B. Medlin, C. Medlin. C. Willett. B Treece. and R. Young present the mecoming Court. A ire a M'lier and M. Hopkins enjoy themselves at the Homecoming dance. Charles Medlin and Jackie Going cuddle up, as Byron Medlin and Chris Watkins get into the act Carolyn Wilburn, Benny Hendrickson, Emanuel Parker, Dennis Smith, and many other Caruthersville students seem to be having a great time as they jam to the music. Students enjoy dancing at the Homecoming dance. 71 CHRISTMAS AT C.H.S. Christmas at C.H.S. is traditionally a hectic festive time. The brightly decorated tree in the library can be seen from the street, signaling the arrival of the Yuletide season to the community. In 1984 a new event was added to highlight this wonderful time- the Madrigal Feast. The C.H.S. Choral Department took a step back in time to the days of Camelot” when sumptuous feasts complimented social evenings. A capacity crowd enjoyed the wonderful voices and the delicious meal. Madrigal Feast include: From left to right, front row: Bryan Roberts, Dee Anne Southern, Michelle Watkins, Chris Brewer, Claire Hayden and Jody Dean. Second row: Larry Carnell, Libby Roberts, Jon Barnett, Jane Anne Grantham, Susan Streete, James Mott, Dawn Cornman, Brian Abbott, Beth Singleton, Dennis Smith, and Maggie George. The Madrical Feast Court closes out a very successful evening. Dee Anne Southern gets the finishing touches put on her outfit as Dawn Cornman and Jane Anne Grantham look on. 72 Court Jester Chris Brewer waves his magical fingers at Joby Manz who served at the Feast. Junior Dennis Smith seems as if he's having fun while he puts on the remains of his madrical feast suit. Several French students baked a buche de noel” (Yule log) for the Christmas holidays. Front row: Grittiya Supattanasari. Libby Roberts, Jonn Martin and Genia Cook. Back row: Mark McClendon, Steven Faulkner, Gary Figgins and Jason James. The CHS band performs at the Christmas assembly. John Karnes, Brad Barnett, Selina Pullam, and John Bernard imitate their favorite teachers. The Library club decorated a beautiful Christmas tree. Mrs. Viretta Sexton directs the choir as they sing Christmas carols. 73 ASSEMBLIES ASSEMBLIES GIVE C.H.S. cheerleaders get ready for an early in the morning dance routine. The group Freedom Fare performs for C.H.S. students. Mr. Parkinson comments on the Black History Assembly. Several seniors exercise their privilege of having the front seats at the assembly. Juniors Dee Anne Southern, Stan Whitener and Keith Campbell take it easy before the Cotton Blossom 74 assembly. C.H.S. cheerleaders perform at a noon pep assembly. STUDENTS A BREAK r rf, ti ;-'r n mu .1 C.H.S. cheerleaders perform a boogie routine at the annual Homecoming Assemi New members of National Honor Society proudly take their pledge. C.H.S. Students wait for the Black History Assembly to begin. Assemblies during 1984-1985 ranged from a rock band to a Hypnotist. It provided students a break from the daily routine of classes. Starting the year off right, Free Fare, a band from Florida, provided students with a concert of a variety of popular music. The annual Installation Honor Society Assembly was held to install each officer of the Clubs at CHS and to name new Honor Society pledges. The Pepsi assembly offered students a knowledge of computers in a New Generation. The Homecoming Assembly's theme this year was “Zodiac” and the appearance of candidates and their escorts helped students make the selection for Homecoming Queen. A frisbee Assembly entertained students with eyepopping tricks and different styles of frisbee throwing. Other assemblies were held during the course of the year breaking the monotony of attending classes on a day to day basis. Student Council members recite the Student Council pledge. Paul Stokes and Earnest Hopkins set up chairs for one of the assemblies. 75 COTTON BLOSSOM PURPLE Rain 1985 Michael Overbey, Anna $ escort, congratulates her with a kiss. 1965 Cotton Blossom Queen shares her dance with escort Michael Overbey as they step to Purple Rain. Anna is surprised as she is crowned by last year's Cotton Blossom Queen, Belinda Stanfill and Charles Medlin awaits with roses. Miss Bridget Agnew with escort Mr. Samuel Motton. Miss Dione Barnard with escort Mr. Jody Dean. Miss Anna Nelson with escort Mr. Michael Overbey. Miss Ellen Engelhardt with escort Mr. Tony Brown. Miss Debra Young with escort Mr. Chris Watkins. 1985 Cotton Blossom escorts. From left to right Sam Motton, Jody Dean, Tony Brown, Mike Overbey, and Chris Watkins. 1985 Cotton Blossom candidates. From left to right. Bridget Agnew, Ellen Engelhardt, Debra Young, Anna Nelson, and Dione Barnard. 77 COTTON BLOSSOM Senior Debbie Young and Junior Mark McCiendon appear to be having a great time Juniors Jane Grantham and Chris Brewer get close as they dance to the music. Seniors Brian Creasy and Jerrianne Malone cuddle up as they sit and relax for awhile before dancing. Sophomore Chuck Jones and Senior Eydie Combs enjoy themselves at the dance. 78 Junior Lynn Lancaster lip syncs to Wham's “Careless Whisper. Senior Gary Hundhausen pantomimes to “Born in the U.S.A.'' by Bruce Springsteen. At the 1985 Cotton Blossom Dance on February 23 Anna Nelson was crowned Cotton Blossom Queen. The five candidates, chosen by the student body, were presented at the Cotton Blossom Assembly. They modeled formal wear and casual wear for the judges. The candidates were Queen Anna Nelson escorted by Michael Overbey, Dione Barnard escorted by Jody Dean, Bridget Agnew escorted by Samuel Motton, Ellen Eng-lehardt escorted by Tony Brown, and Debbie Young escorted by Chris Watkins. The theme for the 1985 Cotton Blossom dance was Purple Rain.” Murals depicting evening scenes were accented with a motif of silver palm trees and purple stars. The 7:30 crowning highlighted the evening with the dance beginning immediately following, lasting until 11:30. The D.J. for the dance was Marvelous Mark from Jackson, Mo. The Dance was well attended making it the most successful in recent years. Journalism students Randy Riney, Lynn Lancaster, Ashlea Hardesty, and Dennis Smith provide entertainment while Cotton Blossom Candidates get dressed. 79 FADS AND FASHIONS STUDENTS Lane Southern and Susan Streete are looking preppy with their colorful sweaters, cropped pants, and matching loafer shoes. Anna Nelson shows off her flourescent over-sized sweat shirt and black leotard pants. CHS students show off the different types of shoes that are worn at high school. 80 Tony Brown is proud of his open-sided Ocean Pacific shirt. SHOW OFF THE STYLES James Mott likes to dress punk so he wears leather jackets and “shades'' to match. Ashlea Hardesty shows off her “Madonna Look in a leather mini-skirt and punk jewelry. Standing in the underbrush are Stacy Sims and Byron Medlin with their camouflage attire. DeeAnne Southern keeps in style with her half and half blue jeans. BLACK HISTORY “DREAMS” ARE THE FOCUS February la traditionally honored as Black History Month. February 11-IS was celebrated as the annual Black History Week at CHS with the assembly being held on Friday the 15th. This years Black History Play ivas written by Senior Calvin Willett. The program was entitled “Dreams. The assembly opened with Calvin Willett welcoming the crowd and followed with Charlotte Wooden’s rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing. The play was about a young black family who could not afford to send their children to college. The children had to strive to be the best. After their trials and tribulations the son receives a scholarship to play basketball for Memphis State University and their daughter receives a Music Scholarship. After the play Coach Joe Cagle makes a speech about several Black Historians of earlier times. The Thomas Family (Mitchell Wooden, Malcolm Hayes, Samuel Motton, Tracy Presberry, and Rhonda Woods) has a family discussion about their future careers. Senior Rhonda Woods (Mrs. Denise Thomas) prepares the Sophomores Mitchell Wooden, Karl Willett family table. and Vincent Grant have a quick snack before the play begins. Charles Motton, Eddie Hunt and Karl Willett perform to The Freaks Come Out at Night during the Black History play. 82 Mr. Joe Cagle, the guest speaker, addresses the crowd at the Black History Assembly. OF BLACK HISTORY WEEK Junior Charlotte Wooden opens up the Black History play singing Lift Every Voice and Sing. The crowd awaits for the opening of the Black History Assembly. Karl Willett raps as Charles Motion breakdance to the beat. Mark Gibbins leads the student body in the National Anthem at the beginning of the Black History Assembly. Participants in “Dreams” Steve Motton Charles Motton Rhonda Woods Jacqueline Bowens Tracy Presberry Scott Fields Mitchell Wooden Teresa Benson Malcolm Hayes Charlotte Wooden Wesley Buckner DeAngelo Joe Odessa Wooden Teresa Payton Karl Willett Johnny Spain Timmy Massengale Curtis Davis 83 SCHOOL PLAY “WE SHOOK THE FAMILY Hildegarde Mr. Dolson Mrs. Dolson Sally Bob Jimmy Paige Ellie-May ... Dee Anne Southern Jill Freddie Shermer ... Chris Brewer Mr. Shermer Jody Dean Mrs. Shermer On the nights of Thursday April 11 and Friday April 12 people turned out to see the Caruthersville High School Drama Department present the play We Shook the Family Tree” dramatized by Christopher Sergei from the book by Hildegarde Dolson. As the curtains opened for Act One the audience was introduced to the Dolson children. The play centers around Hildegarde, who has an uncanny skill for getting her family, especially her father, into undesired situations. Hildegarde, who is in need of a date to the Junior-Senior Prom, manages to get invited by Freddie Shermer, the only boy in school who wears knickers, who also happens to be the son of Hildegarde s father's boss. Through much trouble and embarrassments Hildegarde tries to change Freddie in order to save her reputation. Bob and Jimmy the typical brothers, manage to find themselves caught in the middle of their sisters plan to reform her date. Caruthers-ville's production of We Shook the Family Tree” was directed by Neely Mitchell, who has directed over twenty theatrical productions at C.H.S. Susan Streets gives Usa Long s makeup a professional touch while Claire Hayden has wrinkles applied. The sound and lighting crew of We Shook the Family Tree. James Mott Eydie Combs. Pam MedHn, Cindy Cummings. Eydie Combs. Pam Medkn. and Joe Pearl composed the lighting for the and Lane Southern prove that the play is more than fust hard play. work. TREE” PRESENTED A famify dispute between the Shermer's and Dotsons. 85 STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS STREETE LANCASTER Stephen Bennett, Junior Capps (campaign manager) and Derrick Alls show us their “sophisticated side’’. “Vern, Vern, Vern”, Earnest (Brian Abbott) supports his candidates. 86 WIN S.C, ELECTIONS Mark Gibbins introduces the 1985 campaign team. Left to right is Chris Watkins, John Bernard, Bill Boyd, Tim Magsby, Calvin Willett, Dennis Smith, and Randy Riney. James Mott hosts Let's Make A Deal , the Streete-Lancaster skit. The annual Student Council election assembly was held on May 10th to determine who would become the 1985-86 Student Council President and Vice-President. During the week, the five groups of candidates campaigned and attempted to convince the students at C.H.S. that their particular twosome would be the best choice to lead school government in the next school year. At the assembly, the five groups presented speeches and skits. At noon students voted for their favorites, among Boyd Magsby, Streete Lancaster, Karnes Faulk-ner, Riney Smith, and Bennett Alls. When the results were announced, a run-off was required on Monday for Riney Smith and Streete Lancaster. When the Honors Assembly was held on May 23rd, the 1985-86 Student Council President was announced to be Susan Streets and Lynn Lancaster. Let's jam with Riney and Smith was the slogan used by candidates Randy Riney and Dennis Smith during the Student Council Presidential election. Mark Gibbins introduces the Susan Streete-Lynn Lancaster team along with its campaign manager David Hopkins. STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS Calvin Willett (campaign manager) talks about his choice for Mark Gibbins announces another candidate for th vice pres., and pres. Randy Riney and Dennis Smith. 85-86 school year. Derrick Alls shows great enthusiasm while he makes his campaign speech as Stephen Bennett (his partner) and Jr. Capps (campaign manager) look on. Brad Barnett, Michael Overbey, Michael Hopkins and Claire Hayden dress as ladies to go put in their vote. Brad Barnett and Michael Overbey go cast a vote for Lynn Lancaster and Susan Streete for v.p. and pres. 88 Billy Boyd is campaigning for v.p. of the 85-86 school year. TAKE A TRIP DOWN LANCASTER STREETE! Mark Gibbins announces the Boyd-Magsby campaign team with campaign manager, John Bernard. Keith Abbott poses as secret service man in the Alls-Bennett campaign skit. Vote Susan Lynn Student Council Pres. V.P. PLEASE VOTE MAGSBY AND BOYD PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT OF STUDENT COUNCIL A Choice of The New Generation Pictured are campaign teams and managers. Left to right are Billy Boyd, Tim Magsby, Calvin Willett, Dennis Smith, Randy Riney, John Karnes, Steven Faulkner, Jody Dean, Susan Streete, Lynn Lancaster, David Hopkins, and Derrick Alls. SPRING WEEK STUDENTS GET INVOLVED Spring week, an annual event sponsored by Student Council, was immediately followed by Spring Break in 1985. Each day the students wore a different style of clothing, according to the title of the day. Spring week started out with a “bang’’. Monday was “Western day and featured students dressed in cowboy hats and boots, western shirts and blue jeans. Tuesday was “Fifties day and the guys greased back their hair, rolled up their blue jeans and wore white T-shirts, while girls wore ponytails, rolled-up blue jeans and bobby socks. “Inside-out day was Wednesday and allowed students to wear their clothes inside-out. Thursday was Sweats day and most of the students wore their favorite sweat suits. Also, Student Council sold hot dogs, and cokes on the front lawn at noon and games such as Simon Says were played and a three-legged race was held. The weather was exceptionally warm. Although Thursday was windy, students enjoyed the warm weather and the coming of spring. Seniors Byron and Charles Medlin dress up for Inside CHS students pig out on hot dogs that student council sold on Thursday of Spring Week. The men show exactly how strong they are during the tug-of-war. 90 IN SPRING WEEK ACTIVITIES Ricky Chilton (freshman) can’t seem to wait Ms. Barnes prepares for him. on the hot dog that The real entertainment began when students participated in the sack races. Junior James Mott says ,Have a Coke and a smile. Several students participate in the game Simon Says. During spring week students stand around as they wait for the activities to begin. Who's going to win the sack race, wonders the crowd as they look on with anticipation. JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM _ “FOLLOW YOUR Dee Anne Southern, Jody Dean, and Dowling “get down at the 1985 Prom. Dustin Gary Hundhausen and his date Theresa Turner seem to be enjoying themselves at the Prom. Susan Streete blows the “ultimate bubble while Brian Abbott does it the easy way by using the helium bottle. Alicia Glass and Jeff Bargett hang on to each other. 92 DREAM” - 1985 PROM The 1985 junior-Senior prom, ‘‘Follow Your Dream was held May 4, at the Caruthersville Community Center. Grand March preceded the annual event, when the lovely couples paraded in front of their family and friends. This traditional phase of Prom took place in the C.H.S. gym. A delicious catered banquet was served to the students who attended. Finally, the dance itself began. The beautiful decorations centered around numerous balloons and included a punch fountain. Sound Source”, a disc jockey from Malden Missouri provided the music for the dance and kept enthusiasm high. Students gathered for what would be the last time for some to share the fellowship with fellow students and friends. All in all, May 4, 1985, will remain in the minds of many as the most special evening of the school year. Students wait in front of the school before the Grand March starts. Charles Medlin and Lisa Long are all smiles out on the dance floor. Joby Manz looks a little tired but Ellen Engelhardt is still “jammin . These 3 lovely couples are anxiously waiting for the Prom to begin. 93 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM Mrs. Maggie Shelby supervises the Juniors' decoration of the Community Center for Prom. Dustin Dowling and Dee Anne Southern, along with many other couples, seem to be enjoying themselves. “Which way did she go? John Karnes Lisa Skaggs, Alicia Glass, and Angie Stevens have a little “girl seems to have lost his date. talk while the guys are away. Lisa Long and Michelle Watkins are busy preparing the Community Center for Prom while Claire Hayden converses with Shayne Holloman. ____________________ Chris Brewer and Jane Grantham look very much in love as they dance together. Eydie Combs and Jody Dean take a little break between dances. Several couples take time between the Grand March and the Banquet for a “group shot . Keith Campbell holds on to his dream, Joy Dunavant. 95 STUDENTS REAP Student council vice-president Chris Watkins, hands Chris Brewer an honor roll certificate. Byron Medin, Robin Israel, Robin Buck and Pam Medlin each were awarded several FBLA awards at the assembly. Senior Jody Dean is pleased with several music awards he earned. HONORS AT ASSEMBLY Mr. Gregg Clippard speaks of the achievements of Jamie Young in Industrial arts. Jason James ranks first in the freshman class academically. Mr. Neely Mitchell presents Mark Gibbins with a trophy for excellence on the sound crew of the play. Freshmen Tonya Mitchell, Greg Slentz, Tina Linsman, and Wanda Spann were presented math awards by Mrs. Rose McKillip. 97 AWARDS BRING HONOR 1984-85 Student Council President and vice-president Mark Gibbins and Chris Watkins congratulate 1985-86 President, Susan Streete. Pam Medlin receives a trophy. 98 Coach “Buddy James commends Best all-around Athlete, Brad Treece. Robin Isreal receives a DECA trophy from Mr. Fred Boyd. TO C.H.S. STUDENTS Superintendent of Schools, Carl Hutchison presents the Honor Graduates. Selina Pullam receives the FT A award. Senior Chris Watkins is presented with a U.S. Army ROTC scholarship to Mississippi State University. Billy Boyd receives an award for his participation on the trig team at the Math Field Day at Cape. MANY AWARDS PRESENTED HONOR GRADUATES RaElla Best, Robin Buck, Mark Colvett, Brian Creasy, Jerrianne Malone, Byron Medlin, Pam Medlin, Anna Nelson, Chris Watkins and Debbie Young. TOP OF CLASS RANK CERTIFICATES Senior- Anna Nelson, Junior- Chris Brewer, Sophomore- James Hill, Freshman- Jason James HONOR ROLL Byron Medlin, Mellanie Jackson, Pam Prater, Laurie Tillman, Billy Boyd, Chris Brewer, Dawn Cornman, Claire Hayden, Tim Magsby, Kathy Sellars, Richard Smith, Dee Anne Southern, Susan Streete, Maggie George, Jane Anne Grantham, Jim Hill, Libby Roberts, Jerome Stueart, Jason James, Trey Meeks, Wanda Spann, Beth Singleton, and Lane Southern. THEATRICAL AWARDS Jody Dean-Best Actor, James Mott- Best Supporting Actor, Claire Hayden- Best Actress and Anna Nelson- Best Supporting Actress. 100 PERFECT ATTENDANCE Juanita Campbell, Billy Boyd, Maggie George, Melissa Johnson, Lisa Long, Michelle Watkins, David Herron, Greg Slentz, Kristy Hamm, Angel Hueppauff, Tonya Mitchell, Russell Horner, Algie Crenshaw, Jon Pruiett, Ralph Sides and Tina Ferrell. Jack Hopke Award- Anna Nelson Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Awards- Pam Medlin and Michael Overbey Best All-Around Athlete- Brad Treece •Senior Math Award- Brian Creasy Library Award- Barbara Madewell and Glorest Hall Physical Science Award- Jason James Biology Award- Jim Hill American History Award- Billy Boyd and Daniel Figgins TO C.H.S. STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIPS Mark Colvett- Freed-Hardeman College, Brian Creasy- Air Force Academy, Jody Dean- Mississippi County, Jerianne Malone-SEMO, Lisa McDonald- Freed-Hardeman College, Anna Nelson- Wal-Mart, Chris Watkins- U.S. Army ROTC. FOOTBALL Brad Treece, Calvin Willett, Byron Medlin, Charles Medlin, Mark Gibbins, Jon Constant, Mike Overbey, Mike Hopkins, Ricky Floyd, Jimmy Magsby, James Mills, Billy Boyd, Lynn Lancaster, Keith Campbell, Jay Grantham, Mark McClendon, John Bernard, Stan Whitener, Kenny Goodale, Tony Matthews, Richard Lynn, Britt McClendon, Mark Brown, David Hopkins, Scott Fields, Mike Lack, Tony Green, Algie Crenshaw, Brad Barnett, Albert Benson, Jonathan Bray, Kenny Bullington, Jerome Cobb, Todd Coppage, William Edwards, Brian Houston, Keith McCoy, Trey Meeks, Tommy Middleton, Greg Nicholson, John Oatsvall, Clyde Parsons, Joey Riggs, Greg Slentz, Len Welsh and Jamie Young. TENNIS Larry Carnell, Dwayne Dale, Chris Cobb, Roy Leasure, Tim Smith, Billy Watkins, Joe Byrn, John Martin, Trey Meeks, Debbie Young, Jane Anne Grantham, Dee Anne Southern, Michelle Watkins, Grittiya Supatanasiri and Kathy Sellars. GOLF Shayne Hollomon, Junior Capps, John Bernard, Steven Bennett, Brian Abbott, James Mauk, Susan Streete, Claire Hayden, Derrick Alls, Dennis Bullington, John Karnes, Todd Coppage, Jason James and Loyall Grantham. VOLLEYBALL Jackie Shank, Pam Midlin, Lisa McDonald, Anna Nelson, Casundra Primer, Cassandra Hayes, Pam Alston, Mary Faris, Tamara Taylor and Reba Larry-Manager. TRACK Perasia Dunn, Maggie George, Casundra Primer, Denise Lockridge, Linda Green, Joy Dun-avant and Amanda Bell- Manager. Keith Campbell, Malcolm Wilson, Lynn Lancaster, Plessie Ellitt, Algie Crenshaw, David Hopkins, Joe Pearl, John Spain, Karl Willett, Calvin Willett, Tony Green, Cartez Taylor, Scott Fields, Jay Grantham, Darryl Shepherd and Richard Rudd- Manager. 101 STUDENT LIFE till III LU UbLUJ ■ Anna Nelson and Tammie Sayre have a “Big Mac attack! Members of the choir rehearse a final time before the big concert. Stacy Sims, Robert Bailey, Gary Hundhau-sen, and Sandy Young chat and relax before school begins. f Faye Johnson, Amanda Bell, Maggie George, Billy Boyd and Gary Figgins don t seem to be paying much attention to John Bernard’s dramatic entrance. Wesley Buckner and Linda Grant enjoy CHS's Friday Night Football. STUDENT LIFE Charles Medlin, Wade Mansfield, Keith Abbott, Keith Campbell, Robert Bailey, Randy Riney and Ken Abbott seem to have spotted something that has caught their eye. Joe Nelson and Ricky Chilton fill their time between classes by thumb wrestling. Wade Mansfield is telling Laura Duckett that she is in violation of the school rule which states “Students will not be allowed to sit in parked cars adjacent to the school. Gary Hundhausen, Stacy Sims, Sandy Young, Charles Medlin, Ellen Engelhardt and Donald Lindsey try to hold down Nana's car during lunch hour. A couple that was seen very frequently around CHS was Tony Brown and Amy Sayre. wl it Joby Manz has spotted something on the ceiling while Jamie Pendergrass has spotted the camera. FRESHMEN FRESHMEN ARE Freshman class officers (from left to right) - Tracy Thompson - President, Linda Green - Vice-President, Jason James -Secretary, Lane Southern - Student Council Representative, and Cindy Summers - Reporter Boys Girls Handsomest: John Oatsvall Most Beautiful: Amy Sayre Best Dressed: C. H. Young Donna Kay Rodgers Best Personality: Jamie Young Melinda Mott Biggest Flirt: Ricky Chilton Kelley Crayne Cutest: Todd Coppage Cindy Summers Friendliest: Jamie Young Tracy Thompson Funniest: Ricky Chilton Laura Fouts Most Athletic: Plessie Ellitt Perasia Dunn Most Likely to Succeed: Jason James Beth Singleton Most Popular: John Oatsvall Amy Sayre Most Sophisticated: Jason James Lane Southern Most Talented: John Oatsvall Beth Singleton Neatest: Jason James Beth Singleton, Donna Rodgers Shyest: John Martin Beth Singleton Smartest: Jason James Beth Singleton 106 GREEN BUT GREAT Charles Adams Larry Alsup Gerald Anderson Paulette Anderson Loyd Avis Kandy Ayers Scott Ayers Melissa Bailey Brad Barnett i Fredia Bell Albert Benson Theresa Benson Tommie Biggs Kenny Bown Bertha Boyds Curtis Boyds Jerome Cobb 107 Connie Cagle Jana Campbell Elaine Chalmers Ricky Chilton Marion Clark FRESHMEN FROSH START Tim Constant Todd Coppage Kelley Crayne Keith Creekmore Jacquline Cunningham Dawn Davis Steve Davis Gianna Dodson Joy Dunavant Lesley Dunn Wanda Edwards William Edwards Plessie Ellitt Kevin Faulkner Cedric Fields John Figgins Laura Fouts Larry Grant Loyall Grantham David Gray Linda Green Tim Griggs Nathan Guest Johnnie Sue Gurley Shannon Guthrie Lonnie Hamilton Jenny Hamm Kristy Hamm David Herren Minerva Hopkins 108 Frosh Start LONG CLIMB TO THE TOP Margaret Irions Jason James Deangelo Joe Mia Jones Stephanie Jones Paul Lafferty Angie Lewis Tonya Lewis y S '■ Tina Linsman Laveta Lockridge Tammie Lott John Lucy Teresa Luther Tony Massengale Debbie McCall Keith McCoy Carrie McCucheon Teresa McElhaney Long Climb To The Top 109 FRESHMEN CLASS OF 1988 Tommy Middleton Althea Miller Randy Miller Tonya Mitchell Denver Moody Lisa Jane Moody Jam! Moore Melinda Mott Greg Nicholson John Oatsvall Clyde Parsons John Pearson Jamie Pendergrass Kim Phelps Monica Pierce Tommy Portwood Leah Pruiett Denny Pullam Linda Rendleman Chris Riggs Barbara Robinson Rachelle Robinson Brohanda Rodgers Donna Rodgers Terry Rushing Amy Sayre Palisa Showmaker Beth Singleton Greg Slentz Rita Smith SHOWS ITS STYLE AT C.H.S. Ronnie Smith Lane Southern Patricia Spain Wanda Spann Brad Spicer Derrick Staples David Stewart Jennifer Stueart Cindy Summers Grittiya Supattanasiri Scotty Sykes Tracy Thompson Kimberly Thrasher Robbie Utley Melissa Varnadore Roderick Warren Len Welsh Carolyn Wilburn Paula Williams Lasonya Williamson Althea Wilson Kathryn Winchester Mark Woodall Machell Woods Michelle Woods C.H. Young Jamie Young Shows Its Style At CHS 111 FRESHMEN FRESHMEN Jamie Young, John Martin, Timmy Smith, and Brad Barnett take a break from Study Hall Sophomore Alveta Larry and to look through magazines in the library. Freshman Larry Grant take time between classes to take a picture. Brad Barnett thumbs through the card catalog. 112 LIVE ON THE EDGE Mr. Cornell's Freshman Government class is getting ready for the bell to ring. LaVeta Lock ridge doesn't seem to be at all worried about the tardy she has received for her next class. Beth Singleton expresses one Jonathan Bray, Jamie Young, Kevin Faulkner, Todd Coppage, Ricky Chilton, and of her favorite songs: Wake John Martin seem to enjoy their lunch hour in the gym lobby. Me Up Before You Go Go' ! 113 SOPHOMORES TWO DOWN — Sophomore Class Officers (From Left to Right) David Hopkins - President, Jon Pruiett - Vice President, Donald Lindsey - Secretary, Billy Watkins ■ Student Council Representative-at-Large, and Adrianne Summers - Reporter Boys Girls Handsomest: Vincent Grant Most Beautiful: Laura Duckett Best Dressed: Mark Brown Mary Ellen Malone Best Personality: Richard Lynn Cindy Cummings Biggest Flirt: Wade Mansfield Adrianne Summers Cutest: Chuck Jones Genia Cook Friendliest: Billy Watkins Mary Ellen Malone Funniest: Jim Hill Genia Cook Most Athletic: Algie Crenshaw Pam Alston Most likely to Succeed: Jerome Stueart Libby Roberts Most Popular: David Hopkins Laura Duckett Most Sophisticated: Dustin Dowling Melissa Fielder Most Talented: Jerome Stueart Latonya Ellitt Neatest: Karl Willett Jennifer Moore Shyest: Richard Lynn Jonna Figgins Smartest: Jim Hill Libby Roberts TWO YEARS TO GO Ken Abbott Randy Abbott Roger Adams Pam Alston Scott Anderson Michael Ayers Robert Bailey Thomas Bell Shena Bridges Kevin Brown Mark Brown Alan Buchanan Alan Carlton Scott Carter Necole Clark Chris Cobb Sharon Cobb Genia Cook Terry Copeland Algie Crenshaw Cindy Cummings Lisa Curtis Teri Dale Curtis Davis V -r Carla Ellison La Tonja Ellitt Mary Catherine Faris Tina Ferrell Melissa Fielder Scott Fields Two Years To Go 115 SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORES Jonna Figgins Eddie Floyd Elbie Fonda Randle Ford Charles Frencher Merle Fruhling James Glass Ronnie Glass Vincent Grant Tony Green Ron Griffin Lee Guest William Gunter Tommy Hayden Yvette Hyden Richard Hayes Jayne Heathcock Stephen Herren Jim Hill David Hopkins Russell Howell Teresa Hundhausen Wanessa Hunt James Hunter Cassandra Irvin Jane Isaac Deborah Jackson Janelle Jackson Michael Jackson Allen Jarboe 116 Sophomores GET INTO THE SWING OF CHS Denise Johnson Eddie Joiner Charles Jones John Jones Carolyn Kirby Mike Lack Carrie Lane Alveta Larry Roy Leasure Donald Lindsey Shawn Lindsey Richard Lynn Britt McClendon Susan McCullough Mary Ellen Malone James Mauk Gary Meales Carla Moore Patricia Moore Danny Morris Kenneth O’Leary Mark Pate Renee Payton Joe Pearl Jon Pruiett Libby Roberts Steve Roberts Armer Rodgers Greg Rodgers Kammy Rodgers Get Into The Swing Of CHS 117 SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORES ARE Richard Rudd Darryl Shepherd Ralph Sides Jerry Singleton Janet Smith Sandy Smith Timmy Smith Peter Stewart Jerome Stueart Adrianne Summers Joey Summers Paula Tate Crystal Thacker Lourie Thompson Robert Travis Gene Walton Issac Warren Karen Warren Billy Watkins Sonya Wiley Karl Willett LaDonna Williams Malcolm Wilson Maurice Wilson Algie Crenshaw standing in front of his “personal Trophy case . 118 AT THE HALF-WAY POINT Mrs. Richardson's Sophomore English class is required to write in their folders for ten minutes every day. Mitchell Wooden (Sophomore) looks hungry, but the concession stand is not open. Sophomore Mark Brown is looking to see just how far Dee Anne Southern (Junior) will go. (with her skirt!) Sophomore Libby Roberts seems to be the perfect Medieval lady at the Madrigal Feast. 119 SOPHOMORES SOPHS DISCOVER MORE Latonya Ellitt and Alveta Larry are Britt McClendon is selecting a magazine from the enthusiastic servers at the Madrigal library. Feast. 120 ITING THINGS THAN CLASSE Wade Mansfield and Laura Duckett think twice about going into the school. Libby Roberts stops for a drink before going to her next class. Donna Rodgers and Laveta Lockridge (Glamorous Girls) are in a class all by themselves. Jody Dean, Adrianne Summers, and Jane Isaac are still enjoying lunch. 121 JUNIORS 1 JUNIORS BANKING Juniors Class Officers (From left to right) John Karnes - President. Chris Brewer ■ Vice President, Maggie George -Secretary Treasurer. Derrick Alls - Student Council Representative at Large, James Mott - Reporter. Boys Girls Handsomest: Stephen Bennett Most Beautiful: Maggie George Best Dressed: Dennis Smith Ashlea Hardesty Best Personality Mark McClendon Michelle Watkins Biggest Flirt: John Karnes Sherry Flippo Cutest: Derrick Alls Cassandra Hayes Friendliest: John Bernard Lisa Long Funniest: John Karnes Ashlea Hardesty Most Athletic: Lynn Lancaster Stan Whitener Jackie Shank Most Likely to Succeed: Chris Brewer Jane Ann Grantham Most Popular: Shayne Hollomon Susan Streete Most Sophisticated: James Mott Claire Hayden Most Talented: Chris Brewer Amanda Bell Neatest: Stephen Faulkner Selina Pullam Shyest: Gary Figgins Kathy Sellers Smartest: Chris Brewer Dee Ann Southern 122 ON BEST PROM EVER Brian Abbott Keith Abbott Faye Agnew Derrick Alls Stephen Ayers Jon Barnett Amanda Bell Regina Bell John Bernard Billy Boyd Chris Brewer David Brogdon Nathan Buckner Kevin Burchard Keith Campbell Junior Capps Larry Carnell Murphy Carter Billy Cecil Dawn Comman James Chandler Denise Chilton Dwayne Dale Ronald Donald Melissa Dunavant Sandi Eveland Paula Faulkner Steven Faulkner Daniel Figgins Gary Figgins 123 JUNIORS JUNIORS LOOK Sherry Flippo Rachel Frencher Lisa Galloway Carl Garmon Charles Garmon Maggie George Robin Isreal Donna Jackson Faye Johnson Hosie Johnson Melissa Johnson Randy Johnson John Karnes Lynn Lancaster Denise Lee 124 TOWARD THE FUTURE Paula Luther Mark McClendon Marvin McKillion Jimmy Magsby Timmy Magsby John Manz Renee Overbey Cassundra Primer Royce Proctor Selina Pullam Natalie Rendleman Lester Ricks Randy Riney Lori Rorie Shirey Samuels Tammie Sayre Kathy Sellers Jackie Shank Bernard Smith Cassandra Smith Dennis Smith Richard Smith Dee Anne Southern Johnny Spain 125 JUNIORS JUNIORS ENJOY Cynthia Stewart Susan Streete Poula Tedder Leslie Thompson Clint Treece Jo Walker Allison Wimberly Charles Wolford Charlotte Wooden Tracey Woods Chris Brewer and Jane Anne Grantham (Juniors) Juniors John Abbott and Lisa Long observe John Bernard casting his move to the beat as they enjoy themselves at the vote in the mock election that was held at C.H.S. in November. Homecoming dance. BEING UPPERCLASSMEN John Bernard and Timmy Magsby are double trouble at C.H.S. Gary Hundhausen (Senior) and Renee Hillhouse make a cute couple at C.H.S. Junior Capps seems to be excited about school. Junior Randy Riney wants to know What's going on as Tony Massengale (Freshman) and Johnny Spain (Junior) look on. 127 UNDERCLASSMEN UNDERCLASSMEN Adrianne Summers looks on while Junior Capps seems to have found something interesting. Chris Brewer is wondering what in the world Jim Hill and Jerome Stueart are doing. Beth Singleton, Libby Roberts, and Genia Cook seem to have been captivated by Michael Hopkins charm. The lights went out and John Karnes seems to have gone with them. 128 REACH FOR THE TOP Students enjoy their leisure time in physical education class. Freshmen Joe Byrn, Kim Thrasher, Scott Ayers have difficulty staying prepared for class. 129 Sophomore Susan McCullough enjoys the company of her friends Kenneth O'Leary, Paula Tate, Laura Duckett, Kelley Crayne, and Lisa Curtis at C.H.S. Juniors James Mott and Ashlea Hardesty enjoy the back to school dance at C.H.S. Jason James, Steve Carter, and Clyde Parsons look very interested in something. UNDERCLASSMEN Junior Bubba Proctor says “Take me as I am! Junior Ashlea Hardesty attempts a new step while Junior Lynn Lancaster tries to imitate her 130 moves. SENIORS TRYING TO KICK SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: (Front) Michael Overbey - Vice-President and Gary Hundhausen - President. (Standing) Sandy Young - Reporter, Eydie Combs - Student Council Representative-at-Large, and Anna Nelson - Secretary-Treasurer. Like a King just about to be crowned, each CHS senior registered on August 30, expectant and happy. They were never again to envy the proud seniors - for they had become the proud seniors. Filling the role of a senior class easily, the class of 1985 basked in the limelight. Although Seniors are “privileged characters,” they must assume responsibility with their privileges. After school got well underway, things started popping for seniors. Having senior pictures made, ordering invitations, studying for exams, writing term papers, receiving awards and honors, and getting their caps and gowns - these were only a part of the host of activities and jobs seniors found themselves involved in. Seniors were also doing extra thinking about planning a future. Never regretting their busyness , the seniors realized that the profile of their senior year was one they would not forget. The 1985 senior class had strong leaders, hard workers, excellent students, good athletes and school citizens. As graduates these same people will go on leading, working, studying, training, and providing support for a country, instead of only a high school. 132 THE TWELVE YEAR HABIT BRIDGET KAY AGNEW FHA - 1 yean layout editor of 1985 Cotton Blossom; member of Teens on the Go - 2 years; 1985 Cotton Blossom Candidate; Treasurer of Sophomore homeroom MICHELLE LYNN BENSON FBLA - 2 years; FHA - 1 year, DECA - 2 years DIONE ANNETTE BARNARD MAURICE LATHUARN BERRY Basketball - 3 years; Varsity C-1 year BRENDA SUE BARNETT RaELLA FAYE BEST Band ■ 4 years; Pep Band • 1 yean C.H.S. Flag Corps - 2 year; Honor Society - 3 years; Math Science Club - 3 years; DECA • 2 years; Senior Gold Card 133 SENIORS ANGELA RENEE BROWN ANTHONY J. BROWN v Nw' ► ROBIN DAILENE BUCK Band - 4 years; All-Division Band - 4 years; Flag Corps - 3 years; FBLA; Hariequln Thespians - 3 years; Mark-up crew and construction crew (or the play - 2 years; FHA - 1 year; DECA - 1 year; Sigma Sorority - 3 years; Student Council Representative at large for Freshman Class; Homeroom Reporter -1 year; Administrative Assistants - 1 year Football - 1 year, Baseball - 3 years Who’s Who Among American High School Students; FBLA - 2 years; Flag Corps - 3 years; Band - 4 years; Participated in State music contest - 1 year; Participated in Math Field Day - 3 years; National Honor Society - 3 years; Administrative Assistants - 1 year; Math Science Club - 1 year; SOE • 1 year WESLEY JR. BUCKNER ROCHELLE BURRELL DONNA JEAN BYRN FHA; Basketball - 3 years; DECA - 1 year; TOG - 2 years; Varsity “C” - 2 years; Black History Play member FBLA • 2 years; FHA - 3 years; Harlequin Thespians - 1 year; Art Club - 1 year JUANITA CAMPBELL MARK ALLEN COLVETT FBLA - 2 years; Key Club - 1 yean Honor Society - 3 years, Vice-president Sr. year; Attended American Legion Boys State -1984 FRANKLIN DeWAYNE CASTEEL EDITH ANN COMBS Band - 4 years; FBLA - 2 years; Reporter - 1 year, District Treasury - 1 year; Key Club - 2 years; Treasury - 1 year; FHA -4 years; Cheerleader - 1 year; Freshman Class Secretary; Senior Class - S.C. Rep. at large; Homecoming Candidate; Daughters of the American Revolution Award RENEA ROCHEL COBB Basketball - 2 years ANGELA YVETTE CONSTANT JON CARSON CONSTANT BRIAN LYNN CREASY ALFEA LAMAR CRENSHAW Football - 4 years; Honorable Mention - Baseball - 2 years; Honor Society - 3 years, Band - 4 years All Conf. - 2 years; FCA - 2 years; Key Treasurer Senior year; Band - 2 years; Club - 2 years; Student Council - 1 year; Honor Graduate FBLA - 2 years; Junior Class - Vice President; Sound Crew for “They Run in Our Family” DECA - 1 year; Senior Homeroom President JAMES NOEL DEAN JR. SHONA LORI DODSON MICHELE LOUISE DYE Football - 1 year; Key Club - 4 years; Treasurer Sophomore year, President Junior year; Choir - 2 years; District Choir • 2 years; State Choir - 2 years; Band - 2 years; member of school plays “We Shook The Family Tree” and “They Run In Our Family”; FBLA -1 year; Class President - Soph. Band - 2 years; Administrative Assistants -1 year, Recorder -1 year; DECA - 2 years; FHA - 1 year; Flag Corps - 2 years; Candy Striper - 1 year ROGER WAYNE ELEDGE ELLEN RENEE ENGELHARDT POLLY FOREMAN FHA -1 year; FBLA - 2 years; Candy Striper - 1 year; Cotton Blossom staff; Cotton Blossom Court; Harlequin Thespians - 1 year; Cheerleader - 1 year RICKY GENE FLOYD Football - 2 years; DECA - 2 years; FCA - 2 years JEANNA LYNN FORBUS MARK ALAN GIBBINS President of Student Boby; Football - 4 years; DECA; Sound Crew for play - 3 years; FCA - 3 years; Varsity C”; FBLA - 3 years, President Sr. year; Student Council • 2 years SENIORS BOBBY JOE GIBSON ALICIA ANN GLASS JACQUELINE CAROLE GOING FBLA - 2 years; DECA - 1 year, Treasurer; Cotton Blossom Staff - Editor of Faculty and Academics; Homecoming Candidate JIMMY LEE GRAY LISA CAROL GREGORY GLOREST JEAN HALL 138 CAROLYN SUE HAMILTON TYRONE HAYES CHERYL LAVONNE HILBURN FBLA - 1 year; DECA - 1 year; Choir - 3 years; FTA - 1 year; Cotton Blossom Staff LORI JEANNETTE HILL EARNEST LEE HOPKINS DAVID WAYNE HORNER Basketball -1 year; VICA -1 year, went to state and received statesman award SENIORS GARY LYNN HUNDHAUSEN DENNIS JEROME HUNT MELLANIE DEWAN JACKSON Football - 3 years; FHA - 1 year; Varsity “C” - 3 years; FCA - 2 years; Tiger Rag Staff - Photographer; President of Senior Class; Treasurer of Homeroom - Senior year DECA - 3 years; T.O.G. - 3 years; Black History Assembly member Math Science Club - 2 years; FBLA - 4 years; DECA - 1 year; Administrative Assistants - 2 years; 2nd place in Tom Wat Sales for 1982; 2nd place in District FBLA for Office Procedures in 1984; attended state FBLA in 1984 1985; Make-up crew for school play in 1984 JOYCE MARIE JARVIES REBA DEAN LARRY KIMBERLEY PAIGE LEEK FHA - 1 year; Track - 1 year Volleyball manager - 4 years; Track - 3 years; Basketball - 2 years; DECA - 1 year; Varsity C” - 4 years 140 ELIZABETH ANN LUNBECK Key Club - 2 years, Secretary • 1 year; DECA - 2 years, President • 1 year, Band • 4 years; Flag Corps • 1 year BARBARA ANN MADEWELL RHONDA KAYE LYDE JERRIANNE MALONE French Club - 4 years, Vice-President - 1 year, President - 2 years; Harlequin Thes-pians - 1 year; Track - 1 year; Honor Society - 3 years; Secretary - 1 year; Administrative Assistants - President - 1 year; Homecoming Queen; Lions Band - 3 years; Jazz Band - 1 year; All-Division Band - 4 years; Gold Card Recipient LISA LYNN MCDONALD Honor Society - 1 year; Varsity “C” - 1 year; Band • 4 years; Choir - 1 year, Volleyball - 4 years; Key Club - 3 years; Basketball - 1 year; FBLA - 2 years, Secretary 1 year, Thespians - 4 years; French Club - 2 years; Student Council - 3 years; Attended Girl’s State; School Play - 4 years; Who's Who Among American High School Students CHARLES PIERCE MEDLIN FCA - 3 years; Varsity “C - 3 years, Vice-President Senior year; DECA - 1 year, Cotton Blossom Staff; Homeroom President - 2 years, Vice-President - 1 year; Football - 4 yeara; Baseball - 3 years; Homecoming Escort; FBLA - 2 years NOEL BYRON MEDLIN Key Club - 3 yrs., Pres. Sr. yr., Vice-Pres. Jr. yr.; Honor Society - 3 yrs., Pres. Sr. yr.; FBLA - 3 yrs., District State Competition; French Club - 1 yr.; School Play - 1 yr.; Soph. Class V.P.; Student Council - 1 year, FCA - 3 yrs., Captain Sr. yr.; Chess Club - 1 yr.; Varsity “C” - 3 yrs.; Cotton Blossom Editor; Football - 3 yrs. All-Conf. Jr. Sr. yrs.; Track -1 yr.; Basketball - 2 yrs.; Band - 2 yrs.; Boy's State; Honor Graduate SAMUEL STEVE MOTTON Band - 4 years; FHA - 1 yean Black History Assembly - 4 years; T.O.G. - 4 years; DECA - 2 years; Tiger Rag Staff; State DECA PAMELA JOYCE MEDLIN Volleyball - 4 years; Band - 4 years; FBLA - 2 years; Key Club - 2 years; French Club -1 year; Varsity “C” -1 year, Secretary Sr. year; Harlequin Thespians - 4 years; Homecoming Candidate; Girls State; Student Council - 1 year; Town Puzzle; Jazz Choir - 1 year ANNA BETH NELSON Band - 2 yrs.; Cheerleader - 4 yrs.; Track - 1 yr.; Volleyball - 3 yrs.; FBLA - 2 yrs.; French Club - 2 yrs.; Yearbook Editor; School Play - 4 years; Class Rank First 3 years; Student Council - 4 years; Cotton Blossom Queen; Honor Graduate TINA JO MIDDLETON KENNETH MIKE OVERBEY Football - 4 years; Basketball - 2 years; Baseball • 4 years; Sr. class Vice-President; Varsity “C” - 3 years; FBLA Vice-President 1 year; FCA - 1 year; Key Club Reporter 1 year; Cotton Blossom Staff; Student Council; Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award TRACY LYNN PALERMO GENE PAYTON PAMELA SHARON PRATER FBLA - 3 years; OECA • 1 year; Harlequin Thespians - 1 year; Administrative Assistants - 1 year; Photo Club - 1 year BOBBY HAROLD RENO JR. JERRELL LYNN RODGERS STEPHEN PRESTON ROGERS SENIORS FLOYD SELLERS STACY PRESTON SIMS JEFFREY WAYNE STUEART Vo-Tech Electronics - 2 years; Construction Crew and Lighting Crew for the play 1 year; Track - 1 year FBLA - 2 years; Golf - 2 years; Baseball - 1 year; Football - 2 years; Varsity “C” -2 years; yearbook staff; Homeroom Vice-President - Jr. Sr. years Football - 1 year; VICA CAROL DIANE TAYLOR FHA - 1 year; DECA - 1 year, Student Council - 1 yean Black History Play - 2 years; TOG - 3 years; Cotton Blossom Staff; FBLA - 2 years; Volleyball -1 year; Track - 1 year 144 MARY LAURA TILLMAN Homeroom Representative Freshman year; FBLA -1 year; DECA -1 year; FHA -1 year; Administrative Assistants - 1 year BRADLEY WAYNE TREECE FCA - 2 years; Varsity “C” President; Key Club -1 year; Cotton Blossom Staff, Sports Editor; Homeroom President - 3 years; Football - 4 years, Captain, All-Conference 2 years; Basketball - 3 years, All-Conference 1st team basketball, All-District Honorable Mention; Baseball - 4 years; Homecoming Escort CHRISTOPHER CHARLES EDDIE D. WATKINS President Freshman class; Basketball - 3 years; Baseball - 2 years; Tennis - 2 years; Varsity “C”; Harlequin Thespians • 2 years; Actor in Play for 2 years; Boys State 1984; American History Award; Vice President of Student Council; French Club - 2 years; FBLA - 3 years; Band - 2 years; All-Division Band - 2 years; Honor Society - 1 year; Honor Graduate; Chess Club WICKER CALVIN RAY WILLETT Football - 3 years, Honorable Mention All-Conference; Track - 4 years, State Sr. year; Varsity “C” - 3 years; Debate - 1 year; DECA - 1 year; Tiger Rag Staff; Vice-President of TOG; Black History Assembly Actor; Homecoming Escort KERRY ALPHONSO WILLIAMS PAULA KAY WILLIAMS RODNEY CARMONE WILLIAMS Basketball - 3 years; Band - 3 years; DECA - 2 years; Administrative Assistants - 1 year BRENDA JOYCE WOODS CAROLYN YVETTE YOUNG DEBRA ROXANN YOUNG FHA - 3 years; Volleyball - 3 years; Band - 2 years; Choir • 1 year; FHA Reporter - 1 year SANDRA LEA YOUNG FBLA - 3 years; FHA - 1 year; Candy Striper -1 year; Reporter for Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Class; Homecoming Candidate; Cotton Blossom Staff; Har-lequin Thespians - 1 year; Math Science Club - 1 year Freshman Class Vice-President; Sophomore Class Sec. Treas.; Junior Class President; Band - 4 years, All-Division Band - 4 years; Jazz Band - 1 year; Majorette - 4 years; Captain 12; Tennis - 4 years; Track - 3 years; Basketball - 4 years; FBLA - 2 years; Math Science Club - 2 years; FTA - 1 year; Key Club - 3 years; Varsity “C” - 3 years; French Club - 3 years; Harlequin Thespians - 2 years; Cast “Happy Daze”; Crews “We’re All Guilty”, “They Run In Our Family”; Student Council - 2 years; Honor Graduate; Highest GPA of Freshman Class; Cotton Blossom Candidate 146 Most Popular - Charles Medlin Handsomest CLASS OF 1985 Who’s Who Stacy Sims Most Beautiful Pam Medlin Best Dressed Byron Medlin Anna Nelson Best Personality Jody Dean Sandy Young Biggest Flirt Michael Hopkins Ellen Engelhardt Cutest Jody Dean Eydie Combs Friendliest Brad Treece Jerianne Malone Funniest Gary Hundhausen Jackie Going Most Athletic Michael Overbey Reba Larry Most Likely to Succeed Byron Medlin Pam Medlin Most Popular Charles Medlin Sandy Young Most Sophisticated Samuel Motton Bridget Agnew Most Talented Jody Dean Debbie Young Neatest Calvin Willett Eydie Combs Shyest Dennis Hunt Elizabeth Lunbeck Smartest Brian Creasy Jerianne Malone 147 TALENT, BRAINS AND ABILITY Jerianne Malone- Smartest, Friendliest Byron Medlin and Anna Nelson- Best dressed 148 Byron Medlin and Pam Medlin- Most likely to succeed SENIOR WHO’S WHO Jody Dean and Eydie Combs- Cutest Ellen Engelhardt and Michael Hopkins- Biggest Flirts Jody Dean- Most talented, Best Personality Gary Hundhausen and Jackie Going- Funniest Sam Motton- Most Sophisticated 14g SENIORS SENIORS SHOW OFF THEIR Sandy Young's pride and joy is her 1984 Trans Am. Paula Williams enjoys spending time with her nephew. 150 Lisa McDonald and Poula Tedder (Bear) show off their care bears. “WONDERFUL’ PERSONALITIES Angie Brown and Steve Ricketts enjoy the family life together. Mellanie Jackson and Donna Byrn enjoy monkeying Dennis Hunt demonstrates his mean and lean around together at the park. look. SENIORS Gary Hundhausen buckles up and is ready to fly in his “hawk Eydie Combs, Pam Medlin, and Debbie Young mobile . are CHS's version of The Three Musketeers. Brenda Woods shown in a rare moment without Bridget. 152 Bobby Reno is up to his old tricks. Neither rain, wind, sleet, nor snow can keep Brad Treece and Pam Medlin apart. 153 SENIORS Byron Medlin and Jody Dean doing what they do best! Samuel Motion shows off his humble yet sophisticated look. Michael Hopkins shows off one of his many women (Laveta Lockridge). Mellanie Jackson is proud of her steady beau - Kenneth. 154 Senior boys show their pride and joy (Tony Brown and Charles Mediin). Is Calvin Willett rapping to one of his ladies? Bridget Agnew demonstrates her smooth, sultry look. 155 Stacy Sims loves everything about Sandy Young. Jon Constant and Tammy Lake really enjoy other's company. Brenda Barnett waves good-bye to CHS Chris Watkins says come hop along with me. Wesley Buckner says welcome to Caruthersville High School. 156 Jackie Going and Renee Hillhouse are friends that grow on trees. Jeff Stueart cools out on his Cobra. Jody Dean defends himself from an imaginary attack Michael Overbey shows off his two favorite hobbies - sports and Susan Streete. 157 SENIORS Mark Gibbins with one of his better looking dates. Carol Taylor is proud of her son - Rodreigus. 158 Jeff Bargett and Alicia Glass have matching hearts 159 and cars. SENIOR BANQUET Seniors enjoy delicious food at the banquet. Ellen Engelhardt, Dione Barnard and Lisa McDonald display their class signature tee-shirts. These seniors anxiously await their dinner. Impatiently awaiting the arrival of the meal-UMMM! Following dinner, many seniors converse. These ladies seem to be having fun. 160 LAST FLING - 1985 Ellen enjoys her Bar-B-Qued Chicken. Anna Nelson, and Lisa McDonald have a little “heart-to-heart before dinner. Several Seniors enjoy their meal at The Fish Hook. 161 SENIORS 1 Several senior boys gather for a picture. Seniors in Ms. Barnes English IV class sit back ana relax while watching Hamlet. Jon Constant says “What can I say . Charles Medlin says “Who is that and Mike Overbey says Hey dudes' Sam Motton and Calvin Willett were pillars of strength at CHS. Is your Right Guard still working Jody? (Jody Dean) Jon Constant and Tony Brown take time to get the picture taken during drafting. Charles Medlin adjusts the sound on the Crop Duster . Brad Treece says I thought I was taking the pictures . Gary Hundhausen does the tunkey monkey at lunch. Brad Treece, Stacy Sims and Mike Overbey never loiter in the halls of CHS. Byron Medlin and Jody Dean give a V for victory after graduation. 163 GRADUATION IS THE END Honor Graduate Byron Medlin speaks to the graduating Seniors. The topic of Byron’s speech is “The Ball is in Your Court”. 164 AND THE BEGINNING Chris Watkins and Brad Treece proudly leave the Gym Charles Medlin and Jerrianne Malone seem for their last time as C.H.S. Seniors. quite proud of the diplomas they just received. Honor Graduate Debbie Young introduces the Senior Speakers at Graduation. Speakers were Senior class president, Gary Hundhausen, Byron Medlin and Chris Watkins. Jody Dean sang “Climb Every Mountain’’. GRADUATION - The Choir sings “Great is the Lord at the 1985 Baccalaureate Service. Sandy is pleased, but Bobby seems ecstatic about graduation. The graduates give glimpses of their various personalities even at Commencement. The Class of 1985 neatly files out after the conclusion of Baccalaureate service. C.H.S. Mr. Parkinson, Rev. Johnny Hood and Rev. Wendell Buck wait as the graduates file in. Samuel Motton and Reba Larry view this as a solemn occasion. JOY AND TEARS The graduates listen with solemn faces as the Choir performs. Baccalaureate services were held on May 19. The invocation was given by Rev. Johnny Hood and the Scripture reading by Rev. Wendell Buck. Graduation, which was originally set for the 23rd, was rescheduled for the 30th, due to four snow days. Smile Debbie. It isn't that bad! Gene Payton and Dennis Hunt proudly march out. COMMENCEMENT ’85 Jackie Going, Ellen Engelhardt and Sandy Young look like they will miss 'ole C.H.S. Brad Treece, Pam Medlin, Lisa McDonald and Eydie Combs illustrate that they will always be “The best of friends . Gary Hundhausen seems to be glad it's all over. lrar L Byron Medlin is an honor student and editor of the 1985 Cotton Blossom. Byron Medlin gives his graduation speech. Dione Barnard and Brian Creasy enter the gym. Graduate Jackie Going is congratulated by 86 senior, Renee Hillhouse. Directory A Abbott, Brian 19, 22, 24, 58, 59, 67, 72, 86, 92, 123 Abbott, John 18, 123, 126 Abbott, Keith 50, 89, 104, 123 Abbott, Ken 23, 104, 115 Abbott, Randy 115 Adams, Charles 107 Adams, Roger 115 Agnew, Bridget 27, 29, 77, 133, 152, 155 Agnew, Faye 123 Alls, Derrick 26, 58, 59, 79, 86, 88, 89, 122, 123 Alston, Pam 18, 24, 40, 41, 115 Alsup, Larry 107 Anderson, Gerald 107 Anderson, Paulette 23, 107 Anderson, Quincey 115 Anderson, Scott 61, 64, 115 Atkinson, Brenda 123 Avis, Loyd 24, 107 Ayers, Kandy 23, 107 Ayers, Micheal 24, 115 Ayers, Scott 23, 107, 129 Ayers, Stephen 123 B Bailey, Melissa 107 Bailey, Robert 102, 104, 115 Bargett, Jeff 27, 92, 123, 159 Barnard, Dione 77, 79, 133, 160, 168 Barnett, Brad 25, 36, 61, 73, 88, 107, 112 Barnett, Brenda 133, 156 Barnett, Jon 22, 26, 28, 72, 123 Bell, Amanda 23, 27, 53, 103, 123 Bell, Fredia 107 Bell, Regina 123 Bell, Rhonda 43, 107 Bell, Thomas 115 Bell, Tyrone 23, 107 Bennett, Stephen 59, 67, 86, 88, 123 Benson, Albert 36, 107 Benson, Michelle 133 Benson, Theresa 12, 107 Bernard, John 25, 30, 58, 59, 67, 73, 87, 103, 123, 126, 127 Berry, Maurice 46, 49, 133 Best, RaElla 19, 24, 133 Biggs, Tommie 107 Black, James 123 Boyd, Billy 24, 30, 35, 87, 88, 89, 99, 103, 123 Boyds, Curtis 54, 107 Branch, Fred 123 Branch, Michelle 107 Bray, Jonathan 36, 107, 113 Brewer, Chris 19, 22, 24, 25, 69, 72, 78, 95, 96, 122, 123, 126, 128 Bridges, Shena 115 Brogdon, David 24, 123 Brogdon, Melissa 107 Brown, Angie 28, 151 Brown, Kevin 24, 115 Brown, Mark 22, 34, 115,119 Brown, Tony 20, 60, 61, 62, 63, 77, 79, 80, 104, 134, 155, 158, 162 Buchanan, Alan 115 Buck, Robin 19, 24, 28, 96, 134 Buckner, Nathan 123 Buckner, Wesley 46, 49, 103, 134, 156 Bullington, Dennis 59, 115 Bullington, Kenny 33, 36, 66, 107 Burchard, Kevin 25, 123 Burrell, Rochell 134 Butler, Clina 66, 134 Burkeen, David 115 Bynum, Diane 107 Byrn, Donna 56, 134, 151 Byrn, Joe 23, 107, 129 c Cagle, Cheryl 123 Cagle, Connie 22, 107 Campbell, Jana 107 Campbell, Juanita 135 Campbell, Keith 30, 54, 55, 67, 74, 95. 104, 123 Capps, Junior 27, 59, 86, 88, 123, 127, 128 Carlton, Alan 115 Carnell, Larry 22, 24, 56, 72, 123 Carter, Greg 107 Carter, Murphy 34, 35, 123 Carter, Scott 115 Carter, Steve 107, 129 Casteel, Dewayne 135 Cecil, Billy 22, 123 Chalmers, Elaine 107 Chandler, James 123 Chilton, Denise 24, 123 Chilton, Ricky 36, 90, 104, 107 Clark, Bonnie 107 Clark, Necole 115 Cobb, Chris 56, 115, 120 Cobb, Jerome 36, 37, 107 Cobb, Renea 135 Cobb, Sharon 123 Colvett, Mark 19, 135, 153 Combs, Eydie 24, 26, 28, 68, 78, 84, 86, 132, 135, 147, 149, 152, 168 Constant, Angie 135 —39. 73, siand, Terry i-jg Coppage. Todd 26 108, 113 ’ 36, 59- Cornman, Dawn 22 oa 123 ’ ’ 72� Craig, Victoria 108 Crayne, Kelley 20, 67 6q 108, 129 Creasy, Brian 61, 63 78 136, 153, 168 Creekmore. Keith 108 Crenshaw, Alfea 25, 52 124 136 Crenshaw. Algie 20, 23, 30, 34, 50, 54, 115 Culler, Derek 108 Cummings, Cindy 18, 24, 26, 84, 115 Cunningham, Jacqueline 23, 108 ' Curtis. Lisa 28, 115, 129 D Dale, Dwayne 24, 56, 123 Dale. Teri 115 Davis, Dawn 24, 108 Davis, Steve 108 Dean, Jody 19, 22, 72, 77, 79. 92. 95, 96. 121, 136, 149, 154, 157, 162, 163 wn, Gianna 24, lQ Dodson, Shona 136 Donald, Ronald 123 Dowling, Dustin 30, 115 ’ 94 Duckett, Laura 104, il5 129 Dunavant, Joy 22, 53 108' ’ 9S. 1 Dunavant, Melisa 25 123 Dunn, Lesley 23, 108 Dunn, Perasia 23, 40, 43 108 ’ 53« Dye, Michele 27, 136 Edwards, Wanda 108 Edwards, William 22, 33 10 Eledge, Roger 137 Ellison, Carla 26, 115 Ellitt, Latonya 22, 42, 43 115, 120 Ellitt, Plessie 36, 46, 48, 49 54, 55, 108 Engelhardt, Ellen 26, 27, 69 77, 79, 93, 104, 137, 149 160, 161, 168 Eveland, Sandi 123 Everheart, Melvin 108 Faris, Mary C 18, 20, 24, 26, 40, 41, 115 Faulkner, Kevin 24, 61, 108, 113 Faulkner, Paula 123 - 27. Faulkner, Steve 61, 7 Feltus, James 115 ’ 23 Ferrell, Tina 23, 115 Fielder, Melissa 24, i-,-Fielder, Mike 123 5 Fields, Cedric 46, 108 Fields, Scott 30, 54, ii5 Figgins, Daniel 123 Figgins, Gary 18, 19 2s 73, 63, 123 Figgins, John 108 Figgins, Jonna 18, 42 -Mg Floyd, Eddie 116 Floyd, Ricky 30, 70, 137 Flippo, Sherry 24, 124 Fonda, Elbie 116 Forbus, Jeanna 137 Ford, Randle 116 Foster, Linda 124 Fouts, Laura 20, 25, 108 Frencher, Charles 116 Frencher, Rachel 28, 124 Fruhling, Merle 50, 116 G Galloway, Lisa 25, 28, 124 Garmon, Carl 124 Garmon, Charles 124 George, Maggie 22, 53, 72, 103, 122, 124 Gibbins, Mark 20, 21, 26, 30, 66, 83, 87, 88, 89, 97, 98, 137, 158, 162 Gibson, Bobby 138 Gibson, Michael 108 Gibson, Paula 108 Glass, Alicia 92, 94, 138, 159 Glass, Ronnie 24, 116 Going, Jackie 28, 68, 70, 71, 138, 149, 157, 168 Goodale, Kenny 30, 124 Grant, Larry 108, 112 Grant, Vincent 50, 52, 82, 116 Grantham, Jane 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 44, 67, 72, 78, 94, 95, 124, 126 Grantham, Jay 20, 21, 54, 67, 124 Grantham, Loyall 108 Gray, Bobbie Jean 23, 124 Gray, David 108 Gray, Jimmie 138 Gray, Joe 124 Grays, Lisa 24, 27, 124 Green, Larry 124 Green, Linda 42, 43, 53, 108 Green, Tony 30, 33, 54, 55, 116 Griffin, Ron 24, 116 Griggs, Tim 18, 108 Guest, Lee 116 Guest, Nathan 36, 108 Gunter, William 116 Gurley, Johnnie Sue 22, 108 Guthrie, Shannon 108 H Hall, Glorest 138 Hall, Ricky 124 Hamilton, Carolyn 139 Hamilton, Lonnie 108 Hamm, Jenny 108 Hamm, Kristy 23, 108 Hardesty, Ashlea 20, 27, 67, 79, 81, 129, 130 Harwell, Valarie 25, 26, 27, 124 Hawk, Jimmy 124 Hayden, Claire 18, 19, 22, 25, 28, 59, 72, 84, 88, 94, 95, 124 Hayden, Thomas 30, 61, 116 Hayden, Yvette 116 Hayes, Cassandra 25, 40, 41, 124 Hayes, Malcolm 24, 129 Hayes, Richard 116 Hayes, Tyrone 139 Haynes, Vicky 124 Heathcock, Jayne 116 Hendrickson, Benny 71, 124 Herren, David 108 Herron, Stephen 116 Hilburn, Cheryl 21, 27, 28, 139 Hill, Jim 24, 25, 99, 116, 120 Hill, Lori 139 Hillhouse, Renee 124, 127, 157, 168 Holloman, Shayne 20, 26, 27, 28, 59, 67, 95 Hopkins, David 30, 31, 33, 54, 87, 89, 114, 116, 130 Hopkins, Earnest 75, 139 Hopkins, Michael 15, 31, 33, 55, 71, 88, 128, 149 Hopkins, Minerva 108 Hopkins, Sherry 109 Horner, David 139 Horner, Pam 124 Horner, Russell 109 Houston, Brian 24, 36, 37, 50, 109, 112 Howell, Russell 24, 71, 116 Huckaba, Rhonda 25, 28, 124 Hudgins, Patrick 109 Hueppauff, Angel 18, 24, 109 Hundhausen, Gary 27, 79, 92, 102, 104, 127, 132, 139, 149, 151, 158, 162, 163, 168 Hundhausen, Teresa 24, 67, 69, 116 Hunt, Dennis 139, 148, 151, 167 Hunt, Eddie 82, 124 Hunt, Wanessa 66, 116 Hunter, Albert 109 Hunter, Charles 124 Hunter, James 116 Hymon, Cassie 124 I Ingram, Trent 109 Irions, Margaret 24, 42, 109 Irvin, Cassandra 23, 42, 116 Isaac, Jane 24, 121, 116 Isom, Lonnie 50, 109 Isom, Ronnie 109 Isreal, Robin 25, 28, 96, 98, 124 J Jackson, Deborah 116 Jackson, Donna 124 Jackson, Janelle 116 Jackson, Mellanie 28, 140, 151, 154 Jackson, Michael 116 James, Jason 18, 25, 59, 73, 97, 109, 129 Jarboe, Allen 61, 116 Jarvies, Joyce 140 Jenkins, Rodney 124 Joe, Deangelo 23, 109 Johnson, Denise 116 Johnson, Faye 25, 27, 103, 124 Johnson, Hosie 124 Johnson, Melissa 27, 124, 130 Johnson, Randy 124 Joiner, Eddie 61, 117 Jones, Charles 78, 117 Jones, John 117 Jones, Mia 23, 40, 43, 66, 109 Jones, Stephanie 109 K Karnes, John 18, 25, 27, 59, 85, 86, 89, 94, 122, 124, 128 Kimble, Richard 124 Kirby, Carolyn 117 L Lack, Mike 30, 34, 35, 117 Lafferty, Paul 109 Lancaster, Lynn 25, 27, 30, 54, 55, 79, 88, 124, 130 Lane, Carrie 117 Larry, Alveta 112, 117, 120 Larry, Reba 140, 166 Leasure, Roy 56, 117 Lee, Denise 27, 124 Lee, Lori 124 Leek, Kim 140 Lewis, Angie 109 Lewis, Beronica 124 Lewis, Tonya 23, 109 Lindsey, Donald 104, 114, 117 Lindsey, Shawn 23, 117 Linsman, Tina 24, 97, 109 Lockridge, Denise 53, 124 Lockridge, Laveta 109, 113, 121, 154 Long, Lisa 18, 19, 84, 93, 94, 95, 124, 126 Lopez, Diana 124 Lott, Tammie 23, 109 Lucy, John 109 Ludwick, Mary 24, 42, 109 Lunbeck, Elizabeth 24, 141, 148 Luther, Paula 26, 125 Luther, Teresa 109 Lynn, Richard 30, 34, 117 M McCall, Debbie 109 McClendon, Britt 30, 117, 120 McClendon, Mark 30, 61, 62, 63, 78, 125 McCoy, Keith 22, 36, 10 McCullough, Susan 26, 117, 129 McCutcheon, Carrie 24, 109 McDonald, Lisa 18, 19, 24, 26, 40, 141, 150, 160, 161, 168 McElhaney, Teresa 109 McKillion, Marvin 46, 49, 126 Madewell, Barbara 141, 151 Magsby, James 30, 125 Magsby, Timothy 24, 25, 27, 87, 89, 125, 127 Malone, Jerrianne 24, 28, 68, 70, 78, 141, 148, 165 Malone, Mary Ellen 24, 117 Malone, Robert 109 Mansfield, Wade 23, 26, 56, 57, 104, 117, 121 Manz, John 22, 30, 72, 93, 104, 125 Martin, John 73, 109, 112, 113 Massengale, Tony 50, 51, 52, 109, 127 Matthews, Bobby 36, 109 Matthews, Tony 27, 30, 35, 61, 125 Mauk, James 24, 59, 117 Meales, Gary 117 Meales, Troy 125 Medlin, Byron 19, 20, 27, 28, 30, 33, 70, 71, 77, 81, 90, 96, 141, 148,054, 162, 163, 164, 168 Medlin, Charles 20, 21, 27, 30, 32, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 70, 71, 76, 90, 93, 104, 141, 147, 155, 158, 162, 163, 165 Medlin, Pam 20, 24, 28, 40, 41, 68, 84, 96, 98, 142, 148, 152, 153, 168 Meeks, Trey 36, 37, 56, 109 Middleton, Brenda 24, 109 Middleton, Jerry 109 Middleton, Lee 24, 109 Middleton, Tina 142 Middleton, Tommy 36, 110 Middleton, Vickie 125 Milburn, Lori 110 Miller, Althea 71, 110 Miller, Randy 18, 110 Mills, James 24, 30, 125 Mitchell, Tonya 24, 97, 110 Moody, Denver 110 Moody, Lisa 110 Moore, Carla 117 Moore, Lisa 110 Moore, Jennifer 24, 117 Moore, Patricia 117 Morris, Danny 117 Mott, James 22, 24, 67, 72, 81, 84, 85, 87, 91, 122, 129 Mott, Melinda 20, 67, 110 Motton, Samuel 24, 25, 27, 77, 79, 82, 96, 142, 149, 154, 162, 166 Mullins, Carl 117 Murphy, Larry 125 N Nelson, Anna 18, 26, 27, 40, 41, 67, 69, 76, 77, 79, 80, 85, 102, 132, 142, 148, 158, 161, 167 Nelson, Joe 104 Nichols, John 117 Nicholson, Greg 36, 110 o Oatsvall, John 22, 34, 36, 37, 61, 110 O'Leary, Kenneth 117, 129 Oliver, Alan 125 Overbey, Michael 26, 28, 30, 32, 46, 47, 48, 49, 60, 61, 63, 64, 69, 70, 76, 77, 79, 88, 132, 142, 157, 162, 163 Overbey, Renee 24, 125 P Palermo, Tracy 143 Parker, Emanuel 117 Parsons, Clyde 36, 110, 129 Pate, Mark 24, 117 Payton, Gene 143, 167 Payton, Renee 117 Pearl, Joe 54, 84, 117 Pearson, John 110 Pendergrass, Jamie 26, 104, 110 Phelps, Kim 24, 110 Pierce, Monica 23, 110 Portwood, Tommy 110 Prater, Pam 28, 143, 153 Prather, Michael 46 Primer, Cassundra 40, 53, 125 Privett, Ronnie 117 Proctor, Bubba 125, 130 Pruiett, Jon 30, 114, 117 Pruiett, Leah 24, 110 Pullam, Denny 23, 54, 110 Pullam, Selina 18, 19, 21, 24, 25, 73, 99, 125 Putman, Forest 125 R Rendleman, Linda 18, 20, 25, 67, 110 Rendleman, Natalie 18, 24, 28, 125 Reno, Bobby 27, 152, 166 Ricks, Lester 18, 24, 25, 28, 125 Riggs, Chris 24, 36, 110 Riney, Randy 21, 22, 27, 79, 87, 88, 89, 104, 125, 127 Roberts, Libby 22, 24, 26, 39, 72, 73, 117, 119, 121, 128 Roberts, Steve 117 Robinson, Barbara 23, 110 Robinson, Precita 125 Robinson, Rachelle 23, 110 Rodgers, Armer 117 Rodgers, Brohanda 110 Rodgers, Donna 110, 121 Rodgers, Greg 117 Rodgers, Jerrell 143 Rogers, Kammy 18, 22, 117 Rogers, Stephen 24, 143 Rorie, Lori 24, 125 Rudd, Richard 118 Rushing, Terry 110 s Samuels, Shirey 125 Sayre, Amy 104, 110 Sayre, Tammie 27, 102, 103, 125 Sellars, Floyd 144, 145 Sellars, Kathy 19, 20, 28, 38, 67, 125 Shank, Jackie 40, 41, 44, 125 Shepherd, Darryl 22, 50, 51, 54, 118 Showmaker, Palisa 110 Sides, Ralph 118 Sims, Stacy 77, 81, 102, 103, 104, 144, 162, 163 Singleton, Beth 22, 24, 26, 72, 110, 113, 128 Singleton, Jerry 118 Skelton, Tammy 110 Slentz, Greg 36, 97, 110 Smith, Bernard 125 Smith, Cassandra 125 Smith, Dennis 22, 27, 71, 72, 79, 87, 88, 89, 125 Smith, Janet 43, 118 Smith, Richard 24, 125 Smith, Rita 18, 24, 110 Smith, Ronnie 111 Smith, Sandy 118 Smith, Timmy 30, 50, 56, 57, 112, 118 Southern, DeeAnne 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 38, 72, 74, 92, 94, 119, 130 Southern, Lane 24, 80, 84, 111 Spann, Wanda 97, 111 Spain, Johnny 54, 125, 127 Spain, Patricia 111 Spicer, Brad 54, 111 Springer, Kayshawn 118 Staples, Derrick 111 Stewart, Cynthia 25, 28, 126 Stewart, David 50, 51, 111 Stewart, Peter 23, 50, 51, 52, 118 Stokes, Paul 75 Streete, Susan 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 28, 59, 67, 69, 70, 72, 80, 84, 88, 89, 92, 98, 126, 157 Stueart, Jeffrey 144, 157 Stueart, Jennifer 111 Stueart, Jerome 66, 118, 128 Summers, Adrianne 20, 22, 26, 67, 114, 118, 121, 128 Summers, Cindy 20, 26, 67, 111 Summers, Joey 118 Supattanasiri, Gritti 18, 24, 38, 39, 73, 111 Sykes, Scotty 111 T Tate, Paula 18, 26, 118, 129 Taylor, Carol 27, 144, 158 Taylor, Cortez 23, 54, 111 Taylor, Tamara 40, 118 Tedder, Poula 24, 25, 126, 150 Thacker, Crystal 118 Thompson, Leslie 126 Thompson, Lourie 118 Thompson, Tracy 20, 67, 111 Thrasher, Kim 18, 111, 129 Tillman, Laurie 28, 144, 159 Townsend, Frank 118 Travis, Robert 24, 61, 118 Treece, Brad 20. 21, 27, 30, 33, 46, 47, 48, 49, 60, 61, 64, 70, 98, 103, 144, 153, 159, 162, 163, 165, 168 Treece, Clint 126 Truss, Ronnie 126 u Utley, Robbie 111 V Varnadore, Melissa 23, 111 w Walker, Jo 27, 126 Walton, Gene 118 Walton, Nancy 25, 26, 28, 126 Warren, Karen 23, 118 Warren, Isaac 118 Warren, Roderick 111 Watkins, Billy 18, 24, 26, 56, 114, 118 Watkins, Chris 19, 20, 46, 47, 48, 49, 62, 66, 71, 77, 79, 87, 96, 98, 99, 103, 145, 156, 162, 165 Watkins, Michelle 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 38, 72, 79, 95, 126, 130 Weatherford, Crystal 126 Welsh, Len 36, 111 Westerman, Greg 126 Whitener, Stan 20, 21, 30, 61, 63, 74, 126 Wicker, Eddie 24, 145 Wilburn, Carolyn 71, 111 Wiley, Sonya 118 Willett, Calvin 25, 26, 30. 33, 54, 55, 67, 70, 87, 88, 89, 145, 155, 162 Willett, Karl 24, 54, 71, 82, 83, 118 Williams, Cheryl 18, 23, 26, 27, 126 Williams, LaDonna 18, 23, 118 Williams, Kerry 145 Williams, Paula 111 Williams, Paula Kay 124, 145, 150 Williams, Rodney 145, 159 Williamson, Lasonya 111 Wilson, Althea 111 Wilson, Charlie 111 Wilson, Malcolm, 54, 118 Wilson, Maurice 118 Wilson, Stephanie 118 Winchester, Kathryn 24, 111 Wolford, Charles 126 Woodall, Mark 111 Wooden, Charlotte 83, 126 Wodden, Mitchell 54, 82, 118, 119 Woods, Brenda 146, 152 Woods, Machell 24, 111 Woods, Michelle 111 Woods, Rhonda 82 Woods, Tracy 126 Y Young, Carol 23, 146 Young, C. H. 24, 111 Young, Debbie 20, 21, 24, 38, 44, 45, 77, 78. 79, 146, 156, 165, 167 Young, Jamie 24, 36, 61, 66, 97, 111, 112, 113 Young, Randy 30, 33, 67, 70 Young, Sandy 26, 27, 68, 102, 104, 132, 146, 150, 155, 166, 168 175 Acknowledgements First, I would like to thank the School Board and Administration of Caruthersville School District 18 and the Administration, faculty and students at Caruthersville High School for making this book possible. Next, I want to recognize the members of the School Publications class of 1984-85. They consistently worked on this book, even during the most hectic days of the school year. Editor-in-chief Byron Medlin and Cheryl Williams, who indexed the book, even gave a few days of their summer vacation to complete the book on time. John Karnes, the 1985-86 Cotton Blossom editor, stepped into his duties before it was required and pitched in to help finish this book. I look forward to working with him on next year’s book. Anna Nelson, co-editor-in-chief, recruited talented artist Norma Robinson to design the cover and her work is greatly appreciated. Thanks also goes to Pemiscot Publishing Company, which was always willing to share photographs of school events. Mr. Wade Tipton, local photographer, became like a member of our staff- giving of his evenings and weekends to attend sports events, concerts and dances to take excellent photographs of these events, and his efforts, seen throughout this book, are also greatly appreciated. Les Semar, of Walsworth Publishing Company, made our transition to a brand-new yearbook publisher almost effortless. Thanks again, everyone! Teresa Richardson Advisor 176 mWALS WORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY MARCCUNE MISSOURI. U • A