Carver High School - Aries Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1979 volume:

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Sec Treasurer Regena Pearson Chaplain Chalethia Williams Parliamentarian Jacqueline Meadows Creditor Derrick Benion Anthony Bennett Sandra Bevels Shirley Anderson Janice Barmore Vanessa Barmore Luritha Beck Rose Beck Janice Bender 17 Beverly Billups Donnell Bosha Lydia Burkett Earneslme Byrd Terry Carrington Reginald Carson Roslyn Chambers Jacqueline Clark Gary Cody Andra Coleman Jeanetta Coleman Lucious Colley 18 Chester Colston Yolanda Conner Timothy Cooper Will Cotchery Melody Crawford Susan Davis Dorothy Debardleben Theresa Doss Regmal Duke LaNna Ellington Rosalind Ervin Curtis Falconer Edgar Fomby Cassandra Fordham Robert Foster Joyce Fowler Daphne Foy Tammie Garner Felicia Garrett Valerie Garrett Petrese Gaston Carla Gates Gregory George Deborah Gipson ?o Demse Gilmore James Gilmore Aubra Godbolt Roderick Golden Paulette Grayson Ruby Hambright Earnestine Hanks Diane Harris Rosemary Harris Steven Henderson Glenda Hinton Margie Hodge 21 Janice Holt Crystal Horton Yolander Hunter Debra Jackson Edward Jackson Ophelia Jackson Sedrick Jackson Sylvia Jackson Lorenzo Jenkins Frederick Johnson Harriett Johnson Hiawathia Johnson Sampson Johnson Jennifer Jones Tamara Jones Teresa Jones Voncille Jones Corene Jordan Linda Kennedy Deborah King Jesszell King Dorene Lanier Flora Lawler Ronald Lee David Lynum Victor Mauldin Eugene McCall Treva McCloud Vynessa McCoy Frederick McCurdy Samuel McCurdy Willie McKinney Jacqueline A Meadows Jacqueline E Meadows Brenda Means John Mitchell 24 Wilhelmia Mobley Kimberly Moore Vonzetta Moore Kinme Morris Alvin Mumphord Veronica Paige William Page Regina Pearson Melissa Peterson Jeflrey Pope Melton Powe Jacqueline Price 25 Janice Pugh Valerie Pullom Darryl Purifoy Juanita Richardson Sherron Roberts Terrance Roberts Angela Rose Tyrone Sales Wanda Sewell Kenneth Sharpe Christine Shepherd Ralph Short ?6 Angeleen Simmons Cynthia Simpson Carla Small Daryl Smith Dorsey Smith Gwendolyn Smith Lucinda Smith Melodie Solomon Angela Steele Leslie Sieves Johnny Summers Angela Taylor 27 28 Florelta Taylor Gary Thomas Lois Thomas Janet Tillman Eddie Toney Gwendolyn Turner Ivory Walker La'Tonyan Warren Winnifer Washington Linda Watts Nancy Webb Cheryl Weems Harriett Wheeler Theodore White Bettye Williams Chalethia Williams Joseph Williams Teresa Williams Vivian Wilson Lorethia Woods 29 Aries Staff Edgar fomby jj Yolanda Conner photographer ! 30 A D M I N I TEACHERS if. . . A = school then. . . A = x + y + z when. . . x = administrators y = teachers z = students STUDENTS R A T O R S 33 PRINCIPAL 34 EDUCATIONAL SECRETARIES Mary Frances Willis 35 - India Steele Ruby H. Mays ADV li is with enthusiasm and heightened anticipation that I serve as Advisor to Girls. This role affords me diverse opportunities to affect lives of young people in their formative stages of development. My daily contact with students, parents and teachers has provided a basis for implementation of programs unique to Carver High’s needs such as Assemblies for Ladies Only, monthly presentations of Mademoiselle Awards and various projects generated and created by the Girls’ Advisory Council. Through the loyal support and involvement of the Carver High Family, we will continue to pursue excellence in social, cultural and edu cational development. There are five tests of the evidence of education-correctness and precision in the use of the mother tongue; refined and gentle manners, the result of fixed habits of thought and action; sound standards of appreciation of beauty and of worth, and a character based on those standards; power and habit of reflection; efficiency or the power to do. Hence, we shall endeavor to project the philosophy embodied in the quotation by Nich olas Murray Butler thereby accentuating posi tive images of the school and community. MRS. ROY Y. CLEMENTS 36 ISORS 37 GUIDANCE COUNSELORS Mr Henry 0. Hammond Mrs Bobbie Prewitt Mrs Mmme Jackson ACADEMICS __ jp2 IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE 39 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT The Carver High School English Department has a very fine host of teachers for the year 1978 1979. They are headed by Mrs. Yvette Maxwell Her department co-workers are: Ms. Griggs. Ms. Crawford. Ms Kmnatrd. Ms. Hurlbert, Mr. Stevens, Ms. Bennmg, and Ms. Eddleman. We also have two new additions with Mrs Moore and Mr. Rowser. Mrs. Yvette Maxwell 40 TEACHERS AND THEIR INTERESTS Ms. Yvette Long Maxwell, a graduate of Central State University and Columbia University, enjoys the hobbies of dancing and the theater. Mrs. Lela B. Griggs, a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, enjoys not only the hobbies of reading and playing chess, but also swimming and disco dancing. Mrs. Elizabeth L Crawford, a graduate of North Alabama, enjoys crafts, reading, spectator sports, and singing in the church choir. Mrs. Sharon J. Kinnaird. a graduate of the University of Alabama and U.A.B., enjoys spending her spare time doing embroidery and crafts. A graduate of Jacksonville State University and U.A.B., Miss Iris Hurlbert enjoys reading, embroidery and crafts decou-page A graduate of the University of Alabama. Mr. Alan Stevens enjoys spectator sports, tennis, swimming, piano playing and disco dancing in his spare time. Miss Myrtress G. Eddleman, a graduate of Spelman College, Columbia University, and U.A.8., enjoys reading and listening to music, especially classical, in her free time. A graduate of Alabama A M, Mrs. lexie Moore enjoys piano and organ playing, singing and writing. Mr. Gentle J. Rowser. Sr., a graduate of Tuskegee Institute and Delta State University, enjoys stamp collecting, spectator sports, fishing, and amateur radio operation. Ms. Iris Marie Hurlbert Mrs. Elizabeth Lord Crawford 44 45 SPECIAL In the field of Special Education, our main objective is individualization. The Special Education teacher is there to help students feel better about themselves. The students need a lot of training even more than normal or non disabled students do because of their difficulty in organizing thoughts and setting goals. As their teachers we try to increase their feelings of inner control, teach them to set goals, plan before taking action, and then set more realistic standards for their personal achievement. We all try to give them the need that we think is most important — The need to be loved and accepted. Mrs. Hardy Mr. Wren Mrs. Williams Mrs. Floyd Miss King EDUCATION Mrs. Hardy Mr. Wren Ms. Florence 0 “THE ADVENTURES OF THE MATH DEPARTMENT” There are many adventures in the math department. The head of the department is Ms Martin. Her co workers are Mr. Garner, Ms. Brown, Mr. Ross, and Ms. Archie. They all are nice teachers and easy to get along with. Here are some of their par d working students. 49 Rosie W. Brown HOME ECONOMICS Mrs. Carol Ann Methvin Mrs. Frazier Knight Barnes The home economics curriculum includes the following areas of study: child care, family living, personal development, foods and nutrition, clothing, grooming, and money management. Several mini units are also included. For example, a few weeks may be spent on laundering principles, the metric system, and home safety. The purpose of Carver's home economics program is to prepare the high school student for a better tomorrow. The student learns the most important skill needed in life — homemaking. After graduation young men and women are faced with new freedom and new responsibilities. Living well independently requires a lot of know how. The kind of information and decisionmaking skills that are provided in Carver’s home economics program. The home economic student of today is not of one mold. They are made up of both young men and young women. They include all four grades with a great variety of interests. 52 The Home Economics Department is multi-faceted with what seems like a new subject taught every few weeks. It's no wonder we notice so many smiling faces amongst its students. 53 The advanced home economics class of Ms. Methvin at the conclusion of the unit of family living plan a marriage amongst their classmates. Along with the bride and groom and preacher, there is also an elaborate reception prepared by close friends of both families. 54 As a special occasion for the home economics students, guest speakers have come to the classroom and presented valuable and interesting lectures. Among the visitors have been a beauty and make up consultant, a planned parenthood consultant and a chef from Hugo's Rotisserie, who demonstrated elaborate food preparation. 56 SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Arthur Moss 58 Mrs. Mildred A. Downs Mr. Andrew J. Mencer 59 BUSINESS AND At Carver High School, our Business and Office Education program consist of three classes. The instructors of these classes are: Mrs. Martha Flick, BOE Co op; Miss Ima Jean Stephens, BOE II; and Mrs. Cynthia Jackson, BOE I. We also have a personalized typing class for seniors only. The courses included in BOE are: filing, typewriting, shorthand, record keeping, human relations, and a number of other courses to help students prepare for jobs in the business world. In BOE. students also have the opportunity to operate the adding machine, dictaphone, mimeograph, and many other machines included in office work. In the Co op program, students have a chance to work and experience life in the business world. This program is for students with two years of experience in BOE. 60 OFFICE EDUCATION 61 Miss Ima Jean Stephens Mrs. Cynthia Jackson 62 63 INSTALLATION The Future Business Leaders of America club is affiliated with the BOE department. Installation of FBLA was held in December of 1978. Our new officers are: President — Rosalind Ervin, Vice President — Raymond Irons, Secretary — Linda Kennedy, Ass’t. Secretary — Yolanda Conner, Treasurer — Eddie Toney, Parliamentarian — Shadrick Ivy, Chaplain — LaShawn Washington, and Reporter — Cassandra Harris. The guest speaker for the program was Mrs. Theresa Ware of Liberty National Insurance Company. Mrs. Ware is a specialist in word processing. O F F L A 64 MUSIC DEPARTMENT Mr. Means is our well known band instructor at Carver High. He is a college graduate of Central State University. As you have noticed, he has done a great job during his stay with The Home of the Mighty Rams. 65 Mrs. Means is a string instructor and pianist. She is a well known instructor. She is a 1968 graduate of Alabama A M, and is continuing her studies at Samford University. She is the only black teacher of strings in the state high schools. She is a great music teacher. 66 LIBRARY STAFF Mrs. Long is our distinguished Librarian. She handles the total operation of the library, keeping the library in order and very quiet. 67 Miss Cathy Lewis, our nice assistant librarian, processes the new books. She keeps our books in order so that we can find them in a hurry. Mr. Ronald Williams is the audio visual expert of the library. He orientates the freshmen on how to use the Carver library. He is available to anyone who might need assistance with the library and its equipment. 68 OCCUPATIONAL MMBW VOCATIONAL Upon graduation, a high school student has the option of going to college or going out into society to work. The vocational departments offer the chance for the student to learn a skill in order to give him a head start in the business world. Carver offers a student the chance to learn about upholstering, woodworking, auto mechanics, mechanical drawing, and Art. With a little talent, determination, and help from the teachers, a student can learn a skill. In Art. a student can learn not only the basics of drawing but also how to make different crafts. This field offers a lot but depends upon the natural talent of the student to develop. Woodwork and upholstery are skills that can be learned through hard work. A creative mind will enhance a student’s chances for success. Auto Mechanics can be to everyone’s advantage. It offers the chance to learn how to fix not only one’s own car but also the cars of others for profit. The opportunity is there for those students who want it. Take advantage of it. 70 Mr Milton StOllenwerck, Jr. DEPARTMENT AUTO MECHANICS Mr. Alto Ray UPHOLSTERY HISTORY DEPARTMENT From Julius Ceasar to Jimmy Carter, Outer Mongolia to Birmingham, Communism to Democracy — The history student has a wide range of people, places and governmental forms to learn. Headed by Mr. Sanford, the history department is composed of a wide range of teacher personalities. They include: Mrs. Rebecca Godwin, Robert Harris, Mrs. Patricia Rhodes, Rufus Harris, Jr., Carl Snow and a student teacher for a part of this year, Mr. Sanders. Besides studying early Alabama and minorities in the ninth grade, the history student may elect to study world history. After learning about the world, heavy concentration is placed upon American History and the development of America. Government and economic systems are then studied in the senior year. Psychology and Sociology are also offered to the senior student. Discovery of a country's roots and all aspects thereof is not limited to the classroom. Field trips have been taken as a learning experience. Two of the most recent were trips to Montgomery and Sand Mountain, Ga. The student of history can learn well from his ancestors. Mr Sanders PHYSICAL EDUCATION Andra McMillian Marvin I Weeks Joan H. Burroughs Willie L Robinson In the world of education, the physical education class offers a chance of not only developing one’s body but also a chance to let out some of the tension and frustration of the school day. Carver's Physical Education Department offers a variety of activities to all its students. They include: archery, volleyball, basketball, football, square dancing, soccer, stick dancing, track, tumbling, softball and trampoline jumping. These sports activities are numerous and varied so as to appeal to everyone’s interest. Join in and develop the body along with the mind. Francis John Reynolds DRIVER’S EDUCATION Lyle Funderburk Willie Mitchell A new required course for the high school student of today is driver's education. Classes are small and usually last 6 weeks. The student’s work involves not only learning the driver's manual but also work on simulators. The simulators test a student’s driving judgment. Extensive driving is done in one of the beautiful driver’s education cars. Caution Birmingham — Student Driver. Bernadine Flemmon 77 Flag Corps: Marquetta Burrell. Cynthia McCoy, Rosalind Wright. Cynthia McKinney. Veronica Paige. Debra Cantaloupe, and Brenda Means 79 Majorettes. From L to R Standing; Vivian Wilson. Montrese McKinney. Leslie Rembert. Thelma Turner. Selma Ottord. Rita Thomas. Jennifer Cow ans, and Juanakee Davis (Kneeling). Head. Felecia Garrett MAJORETTES FLAG CORPS FREAKISH FLUTES Freakish Flutes From L to H (Kneeling); Vynessa McCoy. Section Leader Rose Beck (Standing); Yolanda Saunders, Barol Cook. Antonio Brucciec. and Cynthia Woods CLASSY CLARINETS Classy Clarinets: From L to R (Kneeling); Sheran Davis. Montrese EHinger. Angela Mapson, Cynthia Davis, Gail Pitts, Karen Davis, Felecia McCurdy, Constance McClaney. and Jacqueline Hill From L to R (Standing); Section Leader Tamara Jones, Venise Scaife. Brenda Gipson, Daph ney Smith, Diane Wallace. Jacqueline E Meadows, Jacqueline A. Meadows. Angela Rose. Jacqueline Price, Vershawn Davis, Debra Feagan, Har net Johnson, and Valerie Pullom STYLING SAXOPHONES Styling Saxophones: From Lto R (Kneeling); Rory McKinney. Section Leader Debra Gipson. Frankielee George (Standing). Tammie Lawler, and Champ Offord DRUM MAJORS Drum Majors: From L to R; Cedric Anderson. Head Gary Thomas, and Glenn Marshall 81 f V ■fr.- A J ■ 9 3 A; © A SP TERRIFIC TRUMPETS Terrific Trumpets: From L to R (Kneeling); Kennedy Purdue. David lynum. Johnny Scoot. James Lewis, John Riley. Eugene McCall. Baron Hatcher. Kenny Sharp. Samuel Edwards, and Brian Smiley. (Standing); Wanda Wynn. Sherri Ryce, Valerie Garrett. Michelle Strickland. Angela Hatcher. Vickie Moore. Cynthia Bender, and Section Leader Vonzctta Moore. V a j JsLiL 82 TREMENDOUS T-BONES AND FUNKY FRENCH HORNS Tremendous T Bones and Funky French Horns: From L to R; Eugenia Steele. Chester Colston. Section Leader Chalethia Williams. Marvin Jones. Tyrone Franklin. Janice Pair. Jerry Frazier, and Section Leader Denise Gilmore. BAD, BAD BASSES Bad. Bad Basses From L to R; Dorsey Smith, Section Leader John Weatherly, Sampson Johnson, and Samuel Edwards POWERFUL PERCUSSION Powerful Percussion: From L to R (Kneeling), Robert Carpenter. Judy Davis, Anthony Roscoe (Standing); Herbert Bender. Section Leader Joseph Williams, AldoChamblin, Kenneth Asberry, Jeffrey Hicks, Lucious Colley, Reginald Johnson, and Bradley Brown 83 v p The 1978-79 Mighty Marching Rams got off on the right foot. They started the football season by blowing the West End Lions off of Legion Field The same K b was done for the Huffman Vikings. They baked those Jones Valley Brownies. Their usual treat and delight was upsetting those Little Red Raid ers They saluted the Colonels and set the pace for the Paces etters That Ram spirit knocked the Jets and the Dragons cold. They psyched the Herds out with the hit tunes Flying High, Shame, and Smile.” which the Herds couldn’t do after our superior show The band participated in the Ala bama A M and Alabama State Classic, won a trophy for the best High School Band in the Veterans’ Day Parade; the Rams performed in Tuskeegee’s Homecoming festivities. They had 18 students to play in the All City Christmas Festival. The Rams were selected to represent the city of B'ham in the Governor’s Inaugural Parade The Rams have proven themselves Number 1 We will always keep pride because we are The Originals. 85 MINNIE JONES JACKSON We. ihe yearbook staff and advisor, dedicate the 1979 yearbook to Mrs. Minnie Jones Jackson. An educator at Carver for numerous years. Ms. Jackson is currently the counselor for the senior class. Her hard work and constant interest in each student are strong points of her character. The class of 1979 will not soon forget such a fine lady and educator 66 i SPORTS 87 IN DEDICATION TO THE STATE 4-A 4 A Championship Team Derrick Bentley Rooert Washington Alvin Mumphord Eric Richardson Coach Rodney King Steve Jefferson Will Cotchery Edward Carrot! Dion Brown Arthur King Edgar Fomby Anthony Harris 1 Devail Warren RAMS OF 1977-1978 BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS HIGHLIGHTS OF FOOTBALL 1978 West End slips by Carver The Lions and Rams went after each other in the first game of the season for both teams with spirit and determination. Although the Rams got as far as the 4 yard line, mistakes pushed them back leaving a scoreless tie at halftime. Both teams came out strong defensively in the second half with Carver trying a 32 yard field goal that sailed wide. The Lions came to life then and on two big plays were in position to score. They did just that two plays later and with the extra point the score stood 7-0. The Rams tried valiantly to score themselves but time was too short. The Rams had showed themselves well and became a team to be dealt with. Rams sink the Vikings The Huffman Vikings were the next team on the Carver schedule and after just six seconds, they knew they were in for a long night. On the first play from scrimmage, Kinnie Morris dropped back in the pocket and arched a perfect spiral to fleet-footed Stanley Young who hauled in the pass and crossed the goalline for the Rams. The 78 yard play had the Carver team and fans jumping with excitement. The extra point attempt failed. Before the 90 Rams could settle down, Huffman marched 69 yards and kicked the extra point to take a 7-6 halftime lead. Strong defensive plays were characteristic for both teams in the third quarter. At the start of the fourth quarter, Morris started finding his mark again. He hit team captain Ralph Short with passes of 25 and 19 yards to get the Rams in scoring position. With 7:13 left in the game, Morris found Bernard Patterson streaking across the middle. Patterson pulled in the tipped pass and Carver had scored their second touchdown of the night. The defense proved tough and Carver held on to win 12-7. Jones Valley nips Carver Taking the Brownies a little lightly, the Carver Rams found themselves playing catch up ball and never quite making it. On the Brownies’ first possession they drove the ball down the field and had a 7-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Rams struck electrifyingly. In the pass that the fans were waiting for, Kinme Morris dropped back and with the fans jumping with anticipation hurled a beautiful spiral to Stanley Young. With a few jitterbug steps, Stanley was headed for the goalline and six points. The extra point failed and the score at halftime stood 7 6. There was to be little more offense in the game although Carver did run effectively between the 30 yard lines. The Brownies added a safety during Carver's last ditch efforts and the game ended 9-6 in Jones Valley's favor. Hayes edges Carver Defense was the word of the day as both defensive teams played as tough a battle as a fan will ever witness. Nei ther the Pacesetters nor the Rams could get untracked in the first half. The Rams' punting game kept Hayes bottled up resulting in a scoreless tie at the half. In the third quarter. Hayes moved into position for a field goal but it was blocked by Carver's swarming defense led on this evening by James Gilmore. The game ended 0 0 but an overtime was necessary in this regional game. Carver failed to gain in their attempt from the 10 yard line, and Hayes took over. On the second play, Hayes' quarterback rolled out and passed to a waiting receiver in the end zone. Hayes had won 6 0 in a well-played contest. Rams bump the Raiders The Carver Rams came out fighting in the first half of their annual contest with the Phillips Red Raiders. Carver's first touchdown came after a 65 yard drive ending with a Kinme Morris to Stanley Young pass. The kick failed and the score stood 6 0. After some fine defensive stands. Carver took control again in the second period as Morris found Stanley Young dashing down the sidelines and lofted a 78 yard touchdown pass. Carver tried the 2 point conversion and made it raising the score to 14 0. With 1:18 remain- mg in the first half, Phillips narrowed the score to 14-8. The third quarter was a defensive battle. During the fourth quarter, Phillips tied the score up and the game was headed for overtime. The first overtime saw both teams unable to score. Phillips failed to score in the second overtime but Carver was not to be denied. Kinme Morris again dropped back and this time found Rondell Perryman in the end zone to lift Carver to a hard-earned 20-14 victory. Carver shocks Parker In the last game of the year for both teams. Carver came out determined to show their power. Parker came out fighting too and marched 58 yards with the opening drive and led 7-0. The Rams came fighting back in the second period and tied the game at the half. It was a Morris to Young pass. Parker fumbled early in the second half and Carver was in business again. Kmnie Morris dropped back on the first play and found Darryl Nichols in the end zone and he smoothly gathered it in. Carver led 13-7. After sacking the Carver punter at the 12 yard line, Parker tied the game up on their next play. Carver showed their defensive strength stopping Parker at the 37 yard line. After several plays. Carver sent in Stanley Young to attempt a field goal. With Sam Linson holding. Young kicked the ball through. Carver had won 16-13. 93 95 The football team during the Fall of 1978 achieved a 4 win and 5 loss record. They fought long and hard in all of their games. Head coached by Willie Peake, the Rams were led on offense by the following: Kinnie Morris, Rondell Perryman, Stanley Young, Ralph Short, Floyd Lawson, Eric Huckabee and Bernard Patterson. The Defense was led by: James Gilmore, Timothy Cooper, Carl Gordon, Vincent Campbell. Darryl Nichols, Kenneth Bentley, and Leslie Stoves. 96 B-TEAM FOOTBALL GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL Standing: L fl; Beverly Billups, Cassandra Hams, Bngette King, Jacqueline Belle. Julia Abner. Jesse Matthews. Cheryl King. Kneeling: Anita Otey. Rhonda Billups, Mrs. Willis — sponsor. Flora Lawler GIRLS’ BASKETBALL 99 101 102 Coach Steve Jefferson Trainers Ike Holt and Pete Smith “Carver shines without star system” read the headline in the newspaper. The headline states what is characteristic of the 1979 Rams. With four of the five starters averaging in double figures and the fifth not far behind, the Rams are climbing to the top. When one member slacks up, another pulls up the slack. The Rams opened the basketball season by winning the Urban League Championship. After reeling off 12 straight victories, they suffered their first set back. They are headed now for regional and state playoffs having been ranked in the top 5 of the state since the beginning of the basketball season. They are truly fine in ’79. The Road to the Top Carver 70 Jess Lanier 40 Carver 79 Phillips 82 Carver 71 Wenenah 64 Carver 65 Glenn 51 Carver 71 Jackson Olin 45 Carver 58 Huffman 39 Carver 57 Hayes 52 Carver 71 Woodlawn 59 Carver 97 Banks 60 Carver 78 Phillips 67 Carver 67 Ramsey 61 Carver 73 Woodlawn 59 Carver 61 Jackson Olin 53 Carver 43 Hayes 45 Carver 81 Parker 68 Carver 87 Ensley 56 Carver 70 JacksonOlin 53 Carver 65 Wenonah 39 Carver 73 Hayes 55 Carver 76 Jones Valley 41 Carver 87 Wenonah 66 Carver 84 Parker 84 Carver 67 Druid 47 Carver 66 Hayes 53 103 106 B-TEAM BASKETBALL WHO’S WHO AND FAVORITES AT CARVER HIGH SENIOR Lydia Burkett Lorenzo Marshall Lois Thomas Ubn Alvin Mumphord Deborah Gipson FAVORITES m MOST OUTSTANDING SENIORS 112 MOST POPULAR Kinnie Morris Vanessa Barmore MOST INTELLECTUAL Anthony Bennett Roslyn Chambers MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Ronald Lee Linda Kennedy BEST NATURED Herschel Johnson Rose Beck MOST ATHLETIC Ralph Short Lydia Burkett 114 David Lynum Sherron Roberts CUTEST Lucious Colley Nancy Webb MOST TALENTED Joseph Williams Cheryl Weems WITTIEST Eugene McCall Jennifer Jones 115 116 Kinnie Morris Vonzetta Moore MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT Leslie Stoves Vanessa Barmore 117 BIGGEST FLIRT Terry Roberts Carla Small BEST DRESSED Kenny Perdue Juarita Richardson JUNIOR WHO’S WHO Class Favorites 118 MOST OUTSTANDING Garry Taylor Cynthia Chambers MOST POPULAR Stanley Young Rita Thomas MOST ATHLETIC Melvin Turner Brigitte King 119 SOPHOMORE WHO’S WHO Class Favorites Venise Scaife Glenn Marshall Vershaune Davis Willie Ervin 120 MOST POPULAR Sam Linsom Yolanda Baldwin SMARTEST Kenneth Bentley FRIENDLIEST Kenneth Reaves Alison Thompson MOST ATHLETIC Sterling Williams Marilyn Smith FRESHMAN WHO’S WHO Favorites MOST POPULAR Montrese McKinney Henry Prince MOST ATHLETIC Fred Ervin Vicki Fitts Octavia Coleman BEAUTIES 123 Miss Freshman — Montrese McKinney Miss Homecoming Tamara Jones Miss Junior — Cynthia Anderson Miss Sophomore — Kim Carr 124 MISS CARVER HIGH SELMA OFFORD 125 BEAUTIES 126 GIRL’S ADVISORY COUNCIL Standing: Recording Secretary, Barbara Hill; Corresponding Secretary, Vickie Moore; Vice President. Tracey Sims; President, Vanessa Bar more; Mrs. Long; Sponsor. Mrs. Roy Yvette Clements Kneeling: Parlia mentanan, Cassandra Fells; Reporter, Wanda Wynn; Business Manager. Jennifer Jones; Financial Secretary. Jackie Meadows Under the direction of Mrs. Roy Yvette Clements, the Girls' Advisory Council was formed this year at Carver. Representatives and alternates were selected from each session room. The purpose of the council is to meet the needs of each girl at Carver High School. The council serves as a liaison between the student and the faculty. Around Christmas, the council sponsored a Toy Dance. Toys were given to a needy family in the community and with money raised, clothes were bought for the older members. Coffee and donuts were served to the faculty and scratch pads wishing a Merry Christmas were given. Assemblies have been held For Ladies Only” with resource people coming to speak. In the spring, the council plans a clean-up campaign and an educational tour. The Girls' Advisory Council is a wonderful addition to our school. Keep up the fine work Ladies! 127 MADEMOISELLE Gloria Ray A new honor will be bestowed upon a deserving young lady each month, thanks to its introduction by Mrs. Roy Yvette Clements. Through nomination by any faculty member or student, a young lady who displays exemplary character, poise, cooperation, scholarship and school spirit can qualify for the award. After having reference forms filled out, a select faculty and student committee review the applications and vote. Gloria Ray was the first winner and was named Mademoiselle for the month of January. At the end of the year, all of the months’ recipients will vie for Mademoiselle of the year. 128 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS PEP SQUAD RAMETTES 129 3rd BATTALION BATTALION COMMANDER STAFF Battalion Color Guard Color Bearers M-ssROTC. 133 RIFLE TEAM Company E Female Drill Team The Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (JROTC) Cadets of Carver High School are organized as the 3rd Battalion of the Third Brigade in the Birmingham Public Schools JROTC Program. During school year 1977-1978. the ROTC Battalion at Carver High earned a rating of Honor Unit with Distinction, which authorized each cadet to wear a distinctive gold star. This is the highest honor which can be earned by an ROTC Unit. The unit attained this honor during the Annual Formal Inspection conducted in February, 1978. Only 10% of the ROTC units in the Country are designated Honor Unit with Distinction. Annually the ROTC unit from Carver High School marches in the Veteran's Day Parade in downtown Birmingham. The cadets always represent the school well and 1978 was no exception, as the Battalion won the General John Person's Trophy as the Outstanding ROTC Unit. This year the unit also marched in the Magic City Classic Parade which is held each year before the Alabama State and Alabama A M football game. Year after year, the Carver Unit boasts as having the finest Male Female Drill Team in the State. Because of their outstanding performances they are often sought after to perform at various school functions as well as the Annual Beauty Pageant sponsored by the JCCEO. The Rifle Team also gained prominence during 78 79 winning the Group B championship, beating out Talladega in the final week of firing. The Disc and Diamond Society is a club which recognizes the Academic Achievements. ROTC cadets who maintain a B average in all subjects are invited to join. There are fun activities in ROTC too. The social calendar begins with the Christmas Party, includes at least one picnic, and culminates with the Military Ball, a grand event where everyone always looks his best. The 1978-79 School Year saw for the first time the ROTC Newspaper “AT EASE . Published bi-monthly it contained the news around school, as well as the ROTC happenings. The ROTC of Carver High School promotes pride, leadership, and Citizenship. Cadets, you have reached the top — stay there. S Mapson COLLEGE DAY 78 On October 24. 1978, College Day was held at Carver High School with over 40 colleges and universities in attendance. The representatives were greeted and registered by Senior Honor Society members and ROTC cadets. A brief program was held in the auditorium showing off the positive achievement of our band, orchestra and choir. Following the auditorium program, seniors and juniors went to the gym where exhibits were set up. The students had the opportunity to gain information and admission procedures. They collected applications, pamphlets and brochures. 136 SUPPLY TEACHERS 137 Juliette Cheatham Attendance Aide Gwendolyn McMillan Doris Thomas Geraldine Naves STUDENT GOVERNMENT Sponsor — Mr. I. C. Bell Student Government Association Activities 1978 1979 September — Installation of Student Government Association officers. October — Homecoming dance after Wenah game. November — Attended first S.G.A. Regional meeting at Minor High School and gave out Thanksgiving baskets. December — Decorated school for Christmas, gave Christmas cards to faculty, and a Christmas party to young men at Roebuck Industrial School. January — Regional S.G.A. meeting at Ensley High School. February — First annual Miss Winter Sports and Homecoming for basketball players and dance following the game in cafeteria. March — Macho Man Award April — First Annual Academy Award May — Dance for Student Body of Carver High School. 1978 79S.G A. 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Woit Birmingham, Alabama 35206 324-3341 M2 LIFE AT CARVER As the school year 1978 79 comes to an end, my thoughts go back to that first day, when I entered Carver High as a freshman. The four years between then and now have been filled with many happy memories. The things that stand out in my mind most are the many friendships made, the help and guidance given by my teachers and counselors; school activities, athletic achievements, and the special recognition given to our school and its students on so many occasions. It is with pride that I have served as Editor of our yearbook, and I hope that all Car ver s students will cherish the memories recorded in its pages. We, the Seniors of 1979, are preparing to leave school, but we find that life has really |ust begun Let us strive for success along life’s road, for we shall pass this way but once. 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