Chatham Central High School - Centralia Yearbook (Bear Creek, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 180 of the 1970 volume:

CHE 1970 Chatham Central High School CENTRALIA Bear Creek, North Carolina Volume 12 Coach Henry B. Kitchings and Coach Ronald G. Scott Honored For Unselfish Service and Leadership We, the senior class of Chatham Central High School, dedicate the 1970 Centralia to two men who have devotedly served this school and its students for many years. For spurring us on, for building our teams, for teaching ““modern” language on the side, and for helping to make us what we are today, we dedicate this annual to Coach Henry Kitchings and Coach Ronald Scott. Mr. Ronald Scott Mr. Henry Kitchings Chatham Central Students Reach Out In Ever Widening Circles UPPER LEFT Eddy Harris, first president of the Chatham County Student Council, was cited in the October issue of North Carolina Public Schools for his efforts in founding and organizing this group. The County Student Council was responsible for Senior exam exemptions. UPPER RIGHT Mr. Campbell happily displays the accreditation report to faculty members and students who worked hard in preparation for the evaluation team. Mrs. Dark, Mr. Smith, Eddy Harris, and Debbie Poe are glad to hear that Chatham Central is a member of the Southern Association of High Schools and Colleges. LOWER LEFT High school members of the marching band form the pep band which per- forms at pep rallies and basketball games. LOWER RIGHT Landis Phillips, district FFA president, writes a letter to chapter presidents. Landis is the first district officer Central has ever had. School Accredited By SASC On December 2, Mr. Campbell called from the Convention of the Southern Association of High Schools and Colleges to report that Chatham Central had been accredited. His report was the climax to many months of hard work by both faculty and students. Chatham Central students are continuously reaching out in ever-widening circles, not only through individual activities, but also through the school itself. Students are constantly setting and achieving higher goals for themselves, while Chatham Central’s becoming accredited has given the students a new pride in the school itself. Expanded Curriculum Allows Students Greater Freedom of Choice This year students are able to enroll in more courses they are interested in due to a much expanded curriculum. With these more specialized courses a student may receive a good background in many areas while still in high school. Art II, French II, Cabinet Making I and II, Girls’ Chorus, Con- sumer Math, Modern History, Typing II, Distributive Education, Ornamental Horticulture, Forestry II, and Livestock, were added this year. FAR LEFT Students interested in carpentry may spend three hours a day in cabinet making. CENTER Students in Horticulture I prepare to set plants in the new green house. RIGHT College bound students play French Bingo in French III. LOWER LEFT Students learn about European life ‘ from Mr. Burgwyn who traveled widely in Europe last summer and brought back a TR6 as a souvenir. LOWER RIGHT Art II students learn professional art techniques. Students Subjected to Many New Experiences Chatham Central Football Team Has Winning Season In an ever-growing school, students are constantly subjected to new experiences. For the first time recently, Chatham Central was able to boast a winning football team. And at long last, the quad- rangle in the center of the building gave some sign of becoming an attractive garden area. UPPER LEFT Cheryl Jones concentrates on the mechanical part of the aptitude test. LOWER LEFT Upper classmen gather in the PAD at break. CENTER Danny Wall makes one last effort to reach a pass in a game against Pittsboro. RIGHT Construction on the quadrangle gave bored stu- dents something to occupy their minds. I nee eee AO Fag � en a en Se ee ee S ¥ 4 Sty 4 P al at . ee ' — OSes) Me oo e Ye ‘ ee + ee 2 Yt ie Aine tome WP Lh a ee CO OO SBE PA Ms 5. op Moy hbay Bae aE tbe, CCHS Student Receives National Honor Juniors Named Marshals For Graduation EATURES Central’s circles are definitely widening, reaching out to many different fields and featuring various students who have represen- ted their school well. Debbie Poe was one of 700 students selected from all over the nation to attend the National Science Institute at UNC-CH. David Nichols won an appointment to the Drama division of Governors School at Winston- Salem. 11 % CS SANALVA ery Re b s S In its first year, the Drama Club presented two hits: Blazing Guns of Roaring Gulch and The Mouse That Roared. Talent, heretofore hidden, blossomed as students brought char- acters to life for their audiences. Beauty queens sparkled to brighten the social affairs of CCHS, and the academically talented were chosen as marshals for gradua- tion. Freshman Lynn Dowdy Crowned Miss Central at Dance September 6, 1969, a Back-to-School Dance was held in honor of Miss Lynn Dowdy, who was crowned Miss Central by the retiring queen, Lana James. Seventeen girls elected from homerooms competed for the crown of Miss Central. After parading in front of the panel of judges the contestants came forward to answer questions submitted by each homeroom teacher. The final decision was made the afternoon when the five semi- finalists were announced to the student body and given the ulti- mate question. Lynn Dowdy received the majority of the popular vote. PAGE 12 Lynn Dowdy beams as Lana James crowns her Miss Central. UPPER LEFT PAGE 13 Diane Hancock, Gail Wall and Elaine Fields make final preparation before facing the student body. LOWER LEFT PAGE 13 Finalists and escorts lead first dance in honor of Miss Central. CENTER RIGHT PAGE 13 Lana James, Miss Central 1969, makes her final walk. LARRY 13 TOP PAGE 14 Jane Moody answers her question as Cynthia Eklins, Carlene Welch, Lynn Dowdy and Janet Routh, the other four finalists, await their turn. CENTER PAGE 14 Seventeen contestants await the final moment before the five finalists are announced. TOP PAGE 15 Junior representative Debbie Kidd orients freshmen Cheryl Lambert and Debbie Jones to the fun of being in Miss Central competition. LOWER RIGHT PAGE 15 Sandra Scott, Jane Brady, Eva Thompson, Jo Ann Brady, Ellen Lambert and Sandra Brewer leave class prior to Miss Central contest. Changes Emphasize Personality and Beauty Selection aeRSR OTE i 28 OS HG See! @weeeass shescaee 6. aa e498 So s ow a ad + At the end of an exciting half, with a score of 32-0, Miss Beth Goldston was crowned Homecoming queen for 1970. She was chosen from a group of ten entries from various clubs, who had solicited votes on a penny-a-vote basis. The entire court was presented in the half-time activities, when Nancy Moody, Homecoming Queen of ’69, crowned the Monogram Club’s Representative, Beth Goldston. Alumni, students, parents, and teachers honored the newly-elected queen and her court, as well as the victorious football team, at a dance in the gym. 16 Monogram Representative Beth Goldston Acquires Crown UPPER LEFT PAGE 16 Betty Beavers and Debbie anticipation before half-time activities. CENTER Hackney find their car before going onto the field. Wanda Bright and Cheryl Jones are two happy con- UPPER RIGHT PAGE 16 Escorts Bill Moody and testants from the Senior Class in the Homecoming Tony Cheek assist Phyllis Dowdy and Jo Ann court. PAGE 17 Beth Goldston is crowned Home- Brady into the car. LOWER LEFT Senior represen- coming queen by 1969 queen Miss Nancy Moody. tatives Kathy Routh and Kathy Cockman sit in Victory over Hargrave Celebrated at Homecoming Dance TOP After a victory over Hargrave Military School, students and alumni dance to the lively music pro- vided by “Smith Conner Ilusion.” BOTTOM Tracy Hanner runs another touchdown for Chatham Central, ending the game with a final score 44-0. Seniors David Nichols and Debbie Poe received outstanding recognition during the summer of 69. Of 700 applicants from all over the U.S., Debbie was one of 60 chosen by the National Science Foundation for an institute held at UNC-CH. A high scholastic average in all subjects was the basic requirement for being selected. David attended Governor’s School at Winston-Salem. He was one of 25 students picked from the 320 drama applicants in North Carolina. One requirement was an audition. The Governor’s School drama students wrote and produced a play as one of their projects. David choreographed the dance movements of the play which was presented on a T.V. special Opening Windows. At UNC-CH, Debbie studied computer programming, chem- istry, math, and astronomy. Living on the campus, as well as diligent study, did much to broaden her education. TOP David Nichols re-enacts a scene from the play Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch. RIGHT Studying at UNC-CH during summer kept Debbie Poe occupied. 19 Nichols Attends Governor’s School; Poe Is National Science Institute Student ine Sweetheart Is Janet Routh Nancy Cheek Is Maid-Of-Honor Valent 20 LEFT PAGE 20 Janet Routh is both surprised and happy as Rita Gaines crowns her Valentine Sweetheart of 1970. LOWER CENTER Shelia Gaines, Cheryl Phillips and Gail Wall enjoy refreshments after having been presented with the other representatives. UPPER CENTER Maid-of-Honor Nancy Cheek and her escort Larry Foxx watch the crowning and share in the excitement. UPPER PAGE 21 Representatives from each class criss-cross in their final appearance before the student body before the election of Valentine Queen. Friday the thirteenth was a lucky day for Janet Routh, newly-elected Valentine Queen, and her maid-of-honor, Nancy Cheek. The two seniors were elected by popular vote of the student body from a total of fifteen contestants who were nominated by homerooms and presented in chapel on February 13. Besides the queen and maid-of-honor, Elaine Fields was a senior class representative. The junior class was represented by Linda Martin, Sharon Paschal, Nancy Collins, Gail Wall, and Cheryl Phillips. The sophomores chose Shelia Gaines, Donna Way, and Veralynn Wicker to represent their class. The freshmen class presented Cherry Bright, Regina Jenkins, Robin Welch, and Sandy Scott. Representatives and their escorts were honored at a dance on February 14. Rita Gaines, the 1969 Queen, crowned Janet Routh the new Valentine Queen. 21 LEFT PAGE 22 Freshmen representatives Cherry Bright, Sandra Scott, Robin Welch, Rigina Jenkins chat before the pageant begins. TOP PAGE 22 Donna Way and Veralynn Wicker, sophomore representatives, relax by dancing with their escorts Bill Moody and Wilsonni Grandy to the music of the ‘Royal Jacks.” BOTTOM PAGE 22 Senior rep. Elaine Fields, escorted by Corbett Gaines, and Junior rep. Sharon - Paschal, escorted by Tim Goldston, are enjoying the dance. 22 Dramatically Talented Featured In Hit Drama Club Production Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch was the only play to be pre- sented before the annual dead-line. It was a smashing success before the student body, and was presented in the Bonlee Elementary School auditorium in February for the public, who received it equally well. RIGHT PAGE 23 Villainess, Cynthia Elkins, dies a victim of her own evil deeds. LEFT Cathy Cock- man and Charles Wolfe portray a reunion of two old friends in the production. BOTTOM David Nichols recovers from his wounds, as Cynthia Elkins tells of her evil plan to rob the bank. Eleven Academically-Talented Juniors Named Marshals y 7 TOP PAGE 24 Chief Marshal Gayle Stinson gives instructions in duties of Junior Marshals for graduation and baccalaureate. Shown peogereer BAND « ORCHESTRA INSTROMENTS 7} BOTTOM PAGE 25 Cathy Ga ines, Annie Kay Be Goldston, Diane Wilkie are noted for their work in the Concert Choir. TOP PAGE 25 Preparing for the Bear Facts, Beth Goldston, Becky Gaines, and Cheryl Phillips work hard to meet the deadline. BOTTOM PAGE 25 Marshals Gayle Stinson, Jane Headen, Daisy Britt, Sherry Belk, and David Hicks prepare to assume duty of seating guests in the gym. 24 Stinson, Chief, Co-ordinates Ushering Duties Eleven juniors were honored for their high scholastic baccalaureate and graduation as they carry out their averages by being named marshals for graduation. Gayle duties of passing out programs, ushering guests and Stinson, with the highest average, is chief marshal. leading the seniors in their final march. Marshals wear with pride their red ribbons at Zz aR I ET : aed ™ . oy F : y ie ins . : : � ms s 2 2 - “ = es dice: ; +: % x, 4S . di i % tae Bes en ad = ae = SNe cat . ae . é % . Fi - : : p hem Pee 2 he : : .e aif Chatham Central Football Team Sets Many Records In Outstanding Season SLYOd GJ PORTS Sports provide an opportunity tor students to display their skills, ability, and determina- tion to win against the other schools of the Central Tarheel Conference. Much hard work and practice is put into each sport by both coaches and athletes, and even though the final score doesn’t always represent victory for Central, the desire to win is still present down to the final moments. Regardless of the outcome, the Bears display good sportsman- Pal ship, which is so essential to a sound athletic program. Chatham Central’s athletic department has widened its program with the addition of track. A new football scoreboard, purchased by the Booster’s Club, has been added to the athletic facilities. These new additions have added very much to the athletic program and school spirit. Cheerleaders Make Posters And Lead Cheers To Boost Cheerleaders Kathy Cockman, Janet Routh, Gwen Fox, sportsmanship, and support the teams. Gail Wall, Beth Goldston, Shirley Seawell, Joan Brower, Lengthy practices, pre-game posters, game-tags, ticket Kay Brown, Shelia Gaines, Wanda Murdock, Sandra sales on color TV, pep rallies, plus cheering at all games Williams Tysor, Deborah Alston and Chief Jane Moody keep cheerleaders plenty busy. worked hard to inspire school spirit, promote good 28 School Spirit; Fund-Raising Projects Support Athletics UPPER LEFT PAGE 28 Cheerleaders begin another sideline cheer as the fans yell with all their might for the football team. LOWER LEFT PAGE 28 “Hey, All Ye Bears” roars through the gym while the cheerleaders promote school spirit. TOP PAGE 29 The cheerleaders take their ride around the football field at half-time of the Homecoming game. BOTTOM PAGE 29 As one of their many duties, cheerleaders sold tickets for a color TV given away at the Bear’s last home game. Powerful Offense and Rugged Defense Pace Bears to The Chatham Central Bears wound up the 1969 season with a 5-4-1 record, placing them in fifth place in the conference. Having one of the most successful seasons in the school’s history, the Bears were sparked most of the season by an explosive offense and a strong defense. Much credit should be given to Coaches Henry Kitchings, Ronald Scott, and Lou Bunn. In the first game of the season, the Bears traveled to Siler City to face big rival Jordan Matthews. They emerged with a hard fought 8-0 victory. The next week found the Bears traveling to Ellerbe. They blasted the Wildcats 30-0. After this, Central entertained arch-rival Pittsboro. They scored the most points that a Central team ever scored in whipping the Dragons 44-6. Following this game, the Bears were tied by the Vikings from Union Pines 6-6. 30 The Bears celebrated hom ecoming next week by whomping Hargrave Military 44-0. With a record of 4-0-1, the Bears entertained Rohanen. The Rebels threw a roadblock in the Bears’ championship hopes, up- setting them 25-12. The next game, West Montgomery, the eventual conference champs, beat the Bears in a hard fought defensive struggle 7-0. The Bears returned to their winning ways the next week, breezing to a 26-6 victory over Pittsboro in a return match. The Bears closed their season with losses to East Montgomery and North Moore. Chosen to the all conference team were Darrell Arrington and Robert Wilkie. Robert Wilkie was chosen lineman of the year in the CTH Conference. Eddy Harris and Cecil Walters made honor- able mention. ee ee nn ee _—— Victories LEFT PAGE 30 Asst. Coach Lou Bunn, Ronald Scott, and Head Coach Henry Kitchings look pleased at team’s performance. MIDDLE PAGE 30 Halfback Danny Wall (31) and end Carl Thompson (81) move in to stop Union Pines fullback. RIGHT PAGE 31 Halfback Tracy Hanner (40) carries Pitts- boro opponent across goal line in 44-6 rout of Dra- gons. BOTTOM PAGE 31 Tackle Robert Wilkie (63) throws block to set up punt return against Hargrave Military as Joey Goldston (71) moves up. Arrington and Wilkie Make CTH All-Conference Team Me TOP LEFT PAGE 32 Halback Cecil Walters (22) breaks up pass against Pittsboro. TOP RIGHT PAGE 32 Guard Jerry Teague (64) leads fullback Darrell Arrington (41) on end sweep against Pitts- boro. BOTTOM PAGE 32 Ralph Leonard (73) makes tackle on Pittsboro ball carrier as end Danny Wilson (85) comes up. TOP LEFT PAGE 33 End Eddy Harris (82) returns intercepted pass against North Moore. BOTTOM PAGE 33 Chatham Cen- tral Varsity: First row: Carl Thompson, Clude Harris, Eddie Watkins, J.R. James, Robert D. Wilkie, Cecil Walters, Ricky Jones, Jerry Teague. Second row: Lee Williams, Morris Farrar, Randy Andrews, Tim Goldston, Larry Foxx, Danny Wilson, David Ellerbe, Robert Thompson, Tracy Hanner. Third row: Mike Wall, Joey Goldston, Allen Marsh, Ronnie Joyce, Ralph Leonard, Eddy Harris, Darrell Poe, Danny Wall, Darrell Arrington. Smashing Homecoming Victory Is Highlight of Season Central 8 Siler City 0 Central 30 Ellerbe 0 Central 44 Pittsboro 6 Central 6 Union Pines 6 Central 44 Hargrave 0 Central 12 Rohanen 25 Central 0 West Montgomery i Central 26 Pittsboro 6 Central 0 East Montgomery 7 Central 6 North Moore 28 RR Te cash Ge Ne The Lady Bears ended their season play placing seventh with a 7-13 record. Winning their last four out of five games enabled the Bears to participate in the Central Tar Heel Conference Tournament. Although they were in seventh place, they managed to defeat second seeded Pittsboro 23-20 to advance in the tournament. Cheryl Brewer was named to the All-Con- ference Team and Phyllis Harris was named to the All -Tournament Team. The Lady Bears opened their season Dec. 2 with a defeat by Lillington followed by another loss to Buies Creek when they traveled to Central. C.C.H.S. suffered two losses in final seconds to Pittsboro 28-27 and North Moore 35-33. Traveling to West Montgomery the Lady Bears were defeated for the fifth straight time 38-18. Victory finally came to the Bears as Jo Ann Brady shot a 40 footer with seconds to go to defeat Seagrove 21-19. The Lady Bears faced another defeat at Union Pines, but beat Ellerbe at C.C.H.S. Central lost the next three games to Jordan Matthews, East Montgomery, and Union Pines, but defeated Seagrove 26-25. Again, the Bears were on the rugged road to defeat by losing to Pittsboro, North Moore and West Montgomery. In the last five games, C.C.H.S. claimed four victories—the big one over arch-rival Jordan Matthews 31-28. Bears Defeat Dragons to Advance in Tournament Phyllis Harris Makes All-Tournament Team 35 TOP LEFT PAGE 34 Co-Captain Phyllis Harris (31) recovers loose ball from Pittsboro as co-captain Betty Lou Moody (45) and Gena Currie look on. BOTTOM LEFT PAGE 34 Coach Marlyn Scott gives his team final instructions which brought the Lady Bears a victory over East Montgomery. CENTER Phyllis Dowdy stretches high for the rebound in the game against Rohanen. TOP RIGHT PAGE 35 1970 Varsity Basketball Team: First row: Debbie Kidd, Jo Ann Brady, Phyllis Harris, Martha Phillips, Betty Lou Moody, Cheryl Brewer, Debbie Hackney. Second row: Diane Wilkie, manager; Sandra Brewer, Phyllis Dowdy, Gena Currie, Ellen Lambert, Cheryl Phillips, Coach Marlyn Scott; Denise Brewer, manager. BOTTOM RIGHT PAGE 35 Co-Captain Sandra Brewer brings ball across the mid-court as a Jordan-Matthews girl looks on, Central went on to win by a score of 31 to 28. Freshman Cheryl Brewer Named to All-Conference ‘Team LEFT Cheryl Brewer (3) and co-captain Phyllis Dowdy (10) struggle to gain possession of ball from Pittsboro. RIGHT Gena Currie jumps high to shoot ball over East Montgomery girl as Jo Ann Brady comes in from the side to get rebound, Ce) ies 28 Dail 33 18 21 27 26 28 28 36 Lillington Buies Creek Pittsboro North Moore West Montgomery Seagrove Union Pines Ellerbe Jordan-Matthews East Montgomery 45 aw) 28 35 38 9 40 2 By 34 Union Pines Seagrove Pittsboro North Moore West Montgomery East Montgomery Rohanen Ellerbe Jordan-Matthews Rohanen 35 25 35 44 26 18 21 27 28 39 a JV Bears Have 5-9 Season Sue Wall Leads In Scoring C.C, 19 Pittsboro 24 C.C. 27 Union Pines 49 C.C. 22 Pittsboro 1S eC Gs 2e Pittsboro 28 C.C. 17 North Moore 41 C.C. 36 Jordan-Matthews 27 C.C. 15 West Montgomery 42 C.C. 18 North Moore 35 C.C. 31 Jordan-Matthews 30 C.C. 28 West Montgomery 34 C.C. 26 Union Pines 34 C.C. 37 Pittsboro 2 3 2 C.C. 20 East Montgomery 29 C.C. 27 East Montgomery 40 TOP LEFT Cheryl Lambert (15) makes effort to steal ball from Pittsboro. BOTTOM LEFT Karen Atkins and Sue Wall (55) reach to knock ball from Pittsboro player. MIDDLE RIGHT 1970 Junior Varsity Basketball Team: First row: Darlene Wilkie, Cheryl Lambert, Sue Wall, Debbie Jones, Sandy Fesmire, Peggy Brooks. Second row: Gayle Foust, Gaylene Harper, Janette Wright, Lynn Dowdy, Karen Atkins, Sharon Phillips. Third row: Dawn Stumpf, manager; Jenny Jones, Audrey Poe, Kay Overman, Ruth Ann Taylor, Coach Henry Burgwyn. Strong Finish Enables Bears To Finish In Fifth-Place Tie In CTH Conference LEFT PAGE 39 Forward Robert Thompson (20) drives in for snowbird against Pittsboro Dragons. TOP LEFT PAGE 38 Guard Phillip Degraffenreidt (21) tries to fake J.M. opponent. ; ae an TOP RIGHT PAGE 38 Allen Marsh (12) goes up . Ni for rebound against Siler City opponent. mene. ‘4 BOTTOM PAGE 38 1970 Varsity Basketball Team: First Row: Larry Fox, Phillip Defraffen- reidt, Darrell Poe, Ricky Jones, Leo Marsh. Second Row: Clyde Harris, Jerry Teague, Allen Marsh, Darrell Arrington, Carlton Brady. Third Row: Coach Durham Ross, Ronnie Joyce, manager; Carl Thompson, Robert Thompson, Tracy Hanner, manager, RIGHT PAGE 39 Center Carl Thompson (15) controls tap in game against J.M. as Darrell Poe (22) gets ready to help. east at A strong finish enabled the boys’ varsity basketball team to end the season ina fifth place tie in the Central Tar Heel Conference. Four victories in their last five games gave the Bears a final record of 8-12 and threw light on an otherwise disappointing season. A disciplined offense employed by Coach Durham Ross and good inside strength paced the Bears through the 1969-1970 season. Only several narrow losses kept the Bears from finishing in the upper echelon of the conference standings. The season started out brightly for the Bears as they defeated Lillington and Buies Creek on their home floor; however, the joy was short-lived as the Bears proceeded to lose their next five games. After an easy romp over Ellerbe, the boys lost their most heart-breaking decision of the season to arch-rival Jordan-Matthews on two free throws after the game ended. After bouncing back next game against East Montgomery, Central proceeded to lose five more games in a row, all by six points or less. However, the Bears finished up the season with victories over Rohanen twice, East Montgomery, and Ellerbe, with only a loss to Jordan-Matthews marring their winning streak. The highlight of the season came in the CTH tournament as the Bears defeated rival Pittsboro 49-48 in double overtime. Their championship hopes came to an end in the semi-finals as they bowed to conference champion West Montgomery. At the end of the tournament, Carl Thompson and Clyde Harris were named to the CTH All-Conference team. 39 Tournament Victory Over | Pittsboro Highlights Season, Thompson, Harris Honored TOP RIGHT PAGE 40 Forward Clyde Harris (14) shoots jump shot over t outstretched arms of tall Jordan-Matthews defender. TOP LEFT PAGE 40 Center Carl Thompson (15) goes ee for shot after slipping by East Montgomery defenders, BOTTOM PAGE 40 Guard Darrell Poe (22) fires away from outside in game against East Montgomery. C.C. 54 Lillington 53 C.C. 55 Union Pines a9 | C.C. 75 Buies Creek 63 C.C. 68 Seagrove 71 CC) 42° Pittsboro 53 C.C. 65 Pittsboro 67 C.C. 42 North Moore 45 C.C. 50 North Moore 56 C.C. 37 West Montgomery 66 C.C. 64 West Montgomery 70 C.C. 65 Seagrove Vl C.C. 65 Rohanen 59 C.C. 61 Union Pines 64 C.C. 49 East Montgomery 38 C.C. 70 Ellerbe 59 C.C. 67 Ellerbe 59 C.C. 64 J.M. 65 CC AG EME 533! C.C. 62 East Montgomery 52 C.C. 63 Rohanen Sy 40 Victory Over Jordan-Matthews Highlights JV Season The Chatham Central J.V.’s, coached by Mr. Henry Burgwyn, ended their season with a 4-10 record. Although the season wasn’t very successful, the young Bears gained valuable experience for the varsity wars of the future. The J.V.’s were hampered by lack of height and rebounding, sufficient practice time, and by an inconsistent offense. However, the Bears did play good defense and played together well as a team. The highlight of the season came when the Bears defeated arch-tival Siler City 53-48. They also had a four game winning streak during the season. TOP LEFT PAGE 41 Raymond Totten and Andrei Jones (22) try to tip in missed shot in game against Pittsboro. i Raymond Tysor, Mike Burns, Tony Cheek, Danny Seagroves. Second Row: Ricky Marsh, Raymond Totten, Andrei Jones, Eugene Simmons, Darrell Welch, Third Row: Mike Atkins, manager; Charles Moore, Harry Cheek, Wilsonni Grandy, Coach Henry Burgwyn. TOP RIGHT PAGE 41 1970 J.V. Basketball Team: BOTTOM PAGE 41 Raymond Tysor (21) shoots free throw in Pittsboro game. (CHC. 30 Pittsboro 55 CC: 40 Pittsboro 54 GC: 32 North Moore 54 Ce ap) West Montgomery 33 Ce 38 J.M. 64 | Cec: 34 Union Pines 33 | CE. 47 East Montgomery 46 Ge 45 Union Pinés 44 i ae 33 Pittsboro 74 CG: 50 J.M. 48 | CG 36 North Moore 50 Cie 333) West Montgomery q?) Ge 44 Pittsboro 61 41 C e 42 East Montgomery 54 Bears Finish in Third Place Tie in First Year r) e 5 Competition with Central Tar Heel Conference Schools The 1969 Central baseball team had a highly successful season for their first year in CTH play, winding up in a tie for third place with a record of 14-5. The Bears were paced by strong pitching and timely hitting and base-running. A couple of close losses to conference champion North Moore and a loss or two that shouldn’t have occurred kept the Bears from finishing on top. However, Coach Ronald Scott should be given credit for guiding the Bears to another outstanding season, which he has done many times in his career at Central. At the season’s end, Darrell Poe, Cecil Walters, and Danny Andrews were selected to the All-Conference Team. Walters also made first team All-East while Poe was selected to the second _ team. 43 TOP PAGE 42 Team greets Don Pettit after scoring winning run. BOTTOM PAGE 42 Head Coach Ronald Scott expresses disgust at umpire’s decision. TOP PAGE 43 Infielders pepper before game to loosen up. BOTTOM PAGE 43 1969 Base- ball Team, First row: Cecil Walters, Danny Hilliard, Jerry Teague, Danny Andrews, David Fields, David Phillips, Donnie Brafford, Billy Binkley. Second row: Ronnie Joyce, Eddie Watkins, Don Pettit, Darrell Arrington, Darrell Poe, Robert Willett, Joe Brady, Danny Wall; Mickey Gaines, manager. ad ae ro : Beg pe eee ig mt a Strong Pitching, Hitting Lead Bears to 14—5 Record — EAC! GCs Gre: Cc: _ DD - W Tal 9 Southern Pines West End North Moore West Montgomery Aberdeen Siler City East Montgomery Union Pines Southern Pines Pittsboro — CG: CC GG: Oana meer On BD Ci OO: 60 North Moore Pittsboro West Montgomery Rohanen East Montgomery Aberdeen Siler City Rohanen Union Pines 44 — lop yg AS =) TOP PAGE 44 Pitchers Eddie Watkins, Darrell Poe, Robert Willett, and Ronnie Joyce run wind sprints | to keep legs in shape. TOP PAGE 45 Darrell | Arrington awaits ball in an attempted pick-off play as runner dives back safely. BOTTOM PAGE 45 Billy Binkley takes his cuts during batting practice. Catching is Danny Andrews. Walters, Poe, and Andrews Make All-Conference Team Si Bartana 45 Chatham Central Fields First Track Team kK. Thompson Named Most Valuable Player Last year came the introduction of a new sport at C.C.H.S. For the first time ever, Central was represented by a track team. Even though the team wasn’t very successful in its first year, it gained much valuable experience and had several notable achievements by some of the members. William Marsh won the broad jump event one time and finished well almost every time. Robert Thompson also scored in the broad jump and placed in the hundred-yard dash a few times. For his performances, Robert was awarded most valuable player in track. Both Terry Oldham and Mike Wall scored points in the mile-run event. Allen Marsh scored several times in the high-jump to pace Central in that event. All of the team members did very well for their first year and much credit should be given to Coach Lou Bunn for his hard work and dedication to the sport. TOP RIGHT PAGE 46 Shotputter Joey Goldston loosens up before meet. BOTTOM PAGE 46 Cen- tral Track Team: Mike Wall, Eddy Harris, Terry Oldham, Joey Goldston, William Marsh, Coach Lou Bunn. TOP PAGE 47 Eddy Harris, who threw the discus and ran the mile, runs sprints to warm up. BOTTOM LEFT PAGE 47 William Marsh shows his skill in the broad jump. BOTTOM RIGHT PAGE 47 Mike Wall and Terry Oldham jog around to get ready for mile-run event. i; eines att NI mre age eee Ser mR RI + Ca e a % et ee age Bee a ae ee” s @ é te pA series a eR ee we o a ee ce) ee ae Ce ce mA gag: “NS om i, ; % Wu pee ae aie eq 7 Bare Mey ee ee : f . ® a . . €. ae i i 6K oe ’ - ‘ ’ a” Pee wh, or + ® Weg s n g he Rae % sue + yh Meas fe Baa ks a he, ss ae i 4 oe § rs 7: s ee ae ae ‘ | Sd ee ¥ = z ces - W oF s a Bo ‘i we Pee x j 2 oa es , Bes ae a BE ? i. : = we te 4 a2 Six New Activities Provide Students Opportunities To Widen Experiences RGANIZATIONS This year through the co-operation of the faculty and student body, six new clubs have been organized at Chatham Central. Extra-curricular activities, when handled properly, can contribute much to a student’s high school education. In the past, the school has tried to provide 49 a variety of organizations that will give the student body a broader background of experi- ences. Now, with these new additions, more people can “‘do their own thing.” The circles of involvement are indeed widening here at Chatham Central. Hopefully they will continue to expand. Centralia Staff Strives To Attain Another A UPPER PAGE 50 The staff listens as Mrs. Betty Caviness, advisor, explains the layout sheets. LOWER PAGE 50 Co-ditors Debbie Poe and Linda Moore listen as Kathy Routh, Business Man- ager, tells them of the sale of ads. UPPER LEFT PAGE S1 The Activities editors, Kathy Cockman and Janet Routh, check picture schedule. UPPER RIGHT PAGE 51 Judy Overman and Mary Beth Caviness, Class editors, lay out picutres to make sure they have forgotten no one. LOWER LEFT PAGE 51 Jane Moody and Lana James, Feature editors, plan their write-ups. LOWER RIGHT PAGE 51 Phyllis Harris and Robert Dean Wilkie, Sports editors, solve the problem of fitting pictures to lay-out. Presenting The Account Of An Eventful Year National School Yearbook Association judged the 1969 Centralia and awarded it an A rating. This year’s goal is to equal that rank, Centralia staff chose “Ever - Widening Circles” as theme for the 10 yearbook. Co-editors Debbie Poe and Linda Moore, along with associate editors, worked each day planning and preparing for the publication. Student editors were allotted a class period to work on the annual, though they do not receive class credit. LOWER LEFT Bear Facts editor, Pat Morgan, uses the mimeoscope to add headlines as the paper nears press time. UPPER RIGHT Mrs. Huneycutt, sponsor, leads the staff in a “day after” discussion of the good points and flaws of the paper. LOWER RIGHT Judy Phillips uses the electric typewriter to cut a stencil CENTER Letha White, Catherine Phillips, and Judy Phillips count papers before leaving to sell the papers at the elementary schools. UPPER PAGE 53 Journalism class members discuss the choice of a new flag. LOWER PAGE 53 Section editors and production staff complete rough draft of the paper. L4 PAA An Energetic Staff And Journalism Class Produce New Look For Bear Facts This year for the first time most of the Bear Facts major staff was drawn from students with one year of journalism. They, along with journalism students, planned a paper which included more feature articles and more complete news coverage. In a continuing effort to produce a top quality mimeographed paper, the staff made changes in layout, improved headlines, added calor illustrations, and cut all stencils with electric ty pe- writers for more uniform appearance. A streamlined flag was designed and given added prominence. Student Council Creates Geographic Districts To Provide Greater Equality In Representation Carrying out a theme of “Equality of Students,” the The Council added three new committees: Assembly, Student Council added District Representatives this year. Traffic and Grounds, and Citizenship. The Citizenship The school district was divided into eleven geographical Committee chose an outstanding citizen from each class subdistricts in order to provide more equal student repre- every month. sentation. ORAL AREAL REE SAD ee ts 54 55 LEFT PAGE 54 Student Council was increased to approximately forty members this year. UPPER PAGE 54 Kenneth Williams stays on the alert in his job as hall monitor. CENTER Debbie Poe presides at a meeting of the Honor Council. LEFT Council Officers get together to make final preparations for a new project. BELOW Council president, David Nichols, confers with advisor, Mr. Barry Burns. Veen erbaay ped eee eee reagan BEART OY: rat R815] ABOVE County Student Council Officers, Martha Phillips, treasurer; Ralph Leonard, president; and Eddy Harris, vice-president discuss making a bulletin board to publicize “Be a Good Egg Week.” RIGHT Debbie Poe and Linda Moore make final plans for the Miss Central Pageant with David Wilson. BELOW Mary Beth Caviness, Citizenship Committee Chairman, looks over her records. ‘UPPER Monogram Club officers, Pres. Robert Dean Wilkie; Secretary, Phyllis Dowdy; Treasurer, Betty Lou Moody; and Vice Pres., Darrell Arring- ton, walk down the halls proudly displaying their weaters. MIDDLE Monogram Club members work ard selling Bear pillows, pins and license tags to elp their budget. LOWER Club members prepare he field for the homecoming game with Hargrave Military Academy. Monogram Members Work On Many Projects To Benefit The Athletic Department The Monogram Club is supervised by Henry Kitchings. To be in the club a student must have recieved a letter by participation in a sport. The club sells items such as Bear license plates, pins, and ribbons to raise money to buy the senior members sweaters. The Monogram Club is responsible for the Homecoming game and dance. It also sponsors the annual Red and White game, and at the end of the year, a banquet for members. Student Interest Skyrockets As First Drama Club Is Organized | meeneienemadentineata an ’ [OK acer 6 Mend iiiielmeiee ee ae | | rts meme her - ARTS SAR tem amon pmo This year a new club which captured the interests of students and faculty was added to Central’s activities. The Drama Club brought out in students talent that had never been seen before. With the help of Miss Jo McKee, advisor, two hits were produced during the year. Miss McKee also chaperoned the group to the Carolina Playmakers productions at Chapel Hill. UPPER LEFT Miss Jo McKee, advisor, gives assis tance to Drama Club officers in checking scripts) for the play. UPPER RIGHT Set crew works long) hours to get flats in order. LOWER LEFT Make-ut crew create character for Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch. LOWER RIGHT The cast of the play dis play their talent in a comical scene. Girls’ Chorus Added to Active Music Department Central’s Music Department has grown from one small group of several years ago into the largest one in Chatham County. Choral groups now include the Concert Choir, Jr. Chorus, and the Girl’s Chorus, formed just this year. A new instructor, Mr. Sammy Howell, was added to help with the expanding work load of this growing department. New opportunities for traveling engagements have come more and more often in the last year. The Concert Choir had made several long-distance trips to give performances, another proof that the Music Department is helping to widen Central’s circles. UPPER The Beginning Chorus is made up of first-year students in music. CENTER The newly-formed Girl’s Chorus introduces a new sound at CCHS. BOTTOM Miss Polly Yow’s Concert Choir is widely known for exceptional performances. Rope Carolina Honors Band With An Invitation to Band Day LEFT Chorus and Band Director, Polly Yow grins as her assistant, Sammy Howell, sings a song to her while he strums his guitar. RIGHT Majorettes march off the field after they have given their fire baton performance. RIGHT PAGE 61 Bear Girls go through their routine while the band plays “Tijuana Taxi.” LOWER PAGE 61 Central has a new “pep band” which has helped to bring the school to the peak of spirit by playing “‘charge” and other pep tunes at our rallies. New Uniforms Are The Climax Of A Year’s Hard Work Now in its second year, the CCHS Marching Band, directed by Miss Polly Yow, boasts new uniforms plus a year’s experience. | Chatham Central’s band was one of the few in this area invited to Band Day at Carolina, where they played with forty-two other bands to provide half-time entertainment. This, plus Christmas parades at Liberty and Sanford, kept them busy, along with regular performances at home football games. pps tt Lie %, ey itiaee ee ame 61 Members Strive To Make Beta Club More Progressive The leadership, service, and loyalty qualifications of each mem- ber of the Beta Club have been put to use this year. The members have wanted to prove that they are a more progressive Club than in past years. Many projects’ such as the painting of lines on the parking lot, have shown the zeal of the club. To help with the club’s new “face” is their advisor, Miss Linn Campbell. 8 Hed ee oa us eer ey UPPER RIGHT Each one of these members must have a high scholastic average plus other qualities of a good citizen. Faculty and club members must approve each student before he is eligible for mem- bership. UPPER LEFT All officers are listening as the president, Keith McLaurin, tells of future proj- ects. MIDDLE Betas are surveying the parking lot to draw off lines for the parking spaces. LOWER RIGHT The long awaited time has come to prepare for boarding the Bear bus to the convention in Raleigh. Chess Club Members Match Wits In School Tournament Another first this year in activities is the Chess Club, created because of so much interest in the game. Sponsored by Mr. Barry i Burns, the club has featured a champion at C.C.H.S. At press time, the winner had not been determined. Chess is more than a pastime; it is a game which requires alert minds and subtle moves. li UPPER LEFT Members of the Chess Club are absorbed in the game to see which move would prove to be the most profitable. UPPER RIGHT Mr. Barry Burns, advisor, explains the chess tourna- | ment shedule to Hoyle Purvis. LOWER Mike Wall and Keith McLaurin play the first game of the best two out of three games in the finals of the chess tournament. ; 63 Medical And Health Careers Club Creates New Interest The purpose of a Health Careers Club is to bring together, while still in school, young people in- terested in careers connected with medicine. They share interests, explore occupational opportunities and requirements, and grow as individuals by work- ing together. Today there are well over two hun- dred different health careers for young people to choose from, ranging from specialized clerks and aides to medical artists, mutritionists, and psychol- ogists. Since this was the first year for the club, a great deal of time was devoted to an introduction to the various careers. Guest speakers and panel discussions, filmstrips, records, and field trips were utilized for this purpose. UPPER LEFT Members of the Medical Club listen to Jane Moody, president, as she shows some of the opportunities in health careers. UPPER RIGHT Kathy Cockman a member of the Medical Club, practices some of the techniques she has learned. LOWER RIGHT Mrs. Beverly Ennis, advisor dis- cusses with officers preparations for the next meet- ing. Bears Boosters Give Spirited Support To Teams This year the Pep Club has done much for promoting the school spirit at CCHS. With the help of the newly-formed Pep Band, the “Boosters” have really got our rallies moving and any of the athletes will gladly testify to the increased encourage- ment at all games. rere NAT TRENT _ UPPER LEFT Bear’s Boosters display joyed as the Bears capture another school spirit over victory at home- victory. LOWER RIGHT Joan Hill, coming. UPPER RIGHT Pep Club is advisor, discusses with Pep Club offi- held in suspense as Bears attempt to cers about ordering new membership | score. LOWER LEFT Fans are over- badges. 65 Bus Drivers Merit Praise For Dedicated Service And Attention To Safety UPPER RIGHT Mr. Joe Hayes is using his “pointer” to show Gail Stinson the next move to make. MIDDLE These ten students transport CCHS students from all areas. LOWER Drivers leave the office with the most rewarding part of their job! their checks. A bus driver is “griped” at for having a bus that’s too cold or one that’s too hot, for one that won’t run fast enough or that runs too fast, for one that’s too noisy or one that’s not noisy enough, ete: Who commends him for getting up early, riding alone until the first stop, keeping students seated and quiet for safety’s sake? The truth is that students should be more con- siderate of the fine job bus drivers do, and praise them rather than degrade them. Ay” ' DECA Club Creates New Opportunities For Students marketing. Several Employee Banquet. 67 LEFT Craig Bray, a part-time employee of B B Tire Service, checks Mrs. Gaines’ tire to determine whether it needs recapping. LOWER LEFT Mr. Lindley teaches Hugh Murrow and Tim Shaw how to operate cash register. RIGHT DE class practice Wrapping packages. Members of the Distributive Education class are given the opportunity to join the Distributive Education Clubs of America. The purpose of DECA is to develop future leaders in the field of contests are included in the club’s activities. Among them are the Job Interview, DECA Sweetheart, Adver- tising Layout, and Public Speaking Contests. Local winners may take part in district competition. Other annual club activities are leadership conferences, the state convention, and the Employer- ; i ; j slides, gdnisen FFA Activities Develop Future Agricultural Leaders LEFT Forestry class members getting prepared to collect tree seed. UPPER The officers look over the scoring result of the Chatham Lee County parlia- mentary procedure contest with President Landis Phillips. LOWER Our booth at the N.C. State Fair in Raleigh showed career opportunities in agricul- tural chemicals. — AGRICULTURAL 2 CHEMIZALS | Vo-Ag and FFA provide boys and girls with ) : ie , meme 8 Like Tuis leadership training for employment in such areas as ogre af y a ‘i 2 y¥ Tr ANEES horticulture, forestry, poultry, livestock and agri- hae — % cultural mechanics. FFA members prepared a display for the state ee fair on career opportunities in agricultural chemi- en tT cals. The Club netted $250 from this activity, sharing the prize money with four other clubs whose displays won the same amount. 68 FHA Attend District Rally And Leadership Conference a ne ea eI | 4 i : : : spittin sR whats new w Ps ote a ey ptt ee eeeeeete? eee | | { { | The new year of Future Homemakers of America began with UPPER LEFT Kathy Routh, Phyllis Harris, and | the officers giving P.O.W., Program of Work, all done in “Charlie two J.M. students crawl through the gate at St. i] Brown” fashion. The year’s objectives are ‘““To Dare is to Care” Andrews College because they are late for curfew and “‘Our Future as Homemakers’’. at the FHA Officers’ Convention. UPPER RIGHT This summer two of the FHA officers, Phyllis Harris and Kathy Members of the FHA are on their way to Page High | Routh, traveled to St. Andrews College accompanied by Mrs. Vir- School for a District Rally. LOWER Officers meet | | ginia Fitts, advisor. They brought back many ideas for programs in Mrs. Virginia Fitts’ room to look at the new _ and projects. FHA scrapbook. Photography Club Use New Camera To Develop Skills Photography Club has been added to our activities this year. Members learn to take, develop, and enlarge pictures. The dark- room is always in use by the photographers because the annual and paper are always asking the photographers for their services. Many good shots which would have been lost otherwise have been caught by these student photographers. UPPER LEFT Mr. James Shell, advisor, watches Hoyle Purvis enlarge pictures. UPPER RIGHT Hoyle Purvis is teaching Gary Moran the camera parts and technique of camera operation. LOWER The officers of the Photography Club are Hoyle Purvis, pres.; Gary Moran, vice-pres.; Betty Beavers, sec.; Daisey Britt, treasurer. Le Cercle Francgais Develops New Ways To Learn French As Judy Hefner, “La presidente” calls the French Club to order in French, members tune ears so they may catch her statements. Members learn French songs, games, and new French words at each meeting. To be a member of the French Club one must be a French stu- dent, since most of the meeting is conducted in French. The first meeting was high-lighted by the club’s pro- duction of “Little Red Riding Hood” with dialogue in French. UPPER LEFT French club officers are busy planning the year’s program of work. UPPER RIGHT The wolf, David Nichols, dressed as the old i Grandmother ponders the thought of gobbling up Little Red Riding Hood, Pat Morgan, during the French production of “Little Red Riding Hood.” LOWER At the French club meeting students sing “Alouette.” |} Library Assistants Encourage Widening Circles By Reading The Library Club this year is made up of library assistants and students interested in the library. The monthly meetings are high- lighted by discussion of books, authors, library processing, and use of library materials. Interesting, educational films are sometimes used to prompt discussion. TOP LEFT Library assistants perform daily routine of straightening supplementary section. TOP RIGHT Mrs. Leonard, librarian, searches for new books to add to our growing library. BOTTOM Library Club meets to discuss the pro- cess of covering books with plastic covers. x2 Debate Question Is Topic of International Scope UPPER LEFT Club members gather to look over the new debate hand- books and materials. LOWER LEFT Audrey Poe, Joey Goldston, and Ralph Leonard, accompanied by Mrs. Huneycutt, leave for a meeting of the N.C. Debate Union in Raleigh. RIGHT Keith McLaurin practices his presentation of a persuasive speech in preparation for a contest in Chapel Hill, January 10. 8: With a returning team who had all seen at least a year’s experience, Central’s Debate Team faced a challenging topic. Early in November members attended a briefing on the topic. In January the team participated in several rounds of unjudged de- bate, meeting teams from across the state at the N.C. Debate Union Workshop in Chapel Hill. Later in the spring they participated in two round robin tournaments. Members found that the topic called for extensive research and painstaking preparation, but they enjoyed the excitement of matching wits with opponents from other schools. : ey � a Oe tn! ee, i ee ae Brae } eae Nyt cog Saeco a eh Vocational and Music Departments Expanded to Become Largest in County =) ca 5 “On, ae Za) = nae Oo s @ (aa cm (az, = With the great expansion in Chatham Cen- tral’s cutriculum, students are now able to gain a substantial background in many areas. Central’s vocational department has grown to be the largest in the county. Through bricklaying, cabinet making, or auto me- chanics many students are able to find good jobs immediately after graduation with little 75 or no further training. Distributive Education has enabled many students to combine work with their high school education. Central’s music department has also ex- panded to include more students with the addition of the girls’ chorus. The department includes three choruses, the marching band, and the pep band. Capable Administrators Prepare Us For Future Principal Alton G. Campbell speaks with a parent by phone. Mr. Campbell received his BA degree from Duke University and his Mrs. MA degree from UNC-CH. Shirley Gaines, secretary, counts and records money turned in for candy sales. Capable and efficient administrators keep the school running smoothly. Our guidance counselor has encouraged each student to find out what he really wants to do, while our librarian has helped us find new experi- ences through reading. Mrs. Marilyn Wilson and Mrs. Evelyn Harris, the teacher aides, prepare to run off a test. Mr. Campbell discusses school problems with the Human Relations Committee. 76 Counselor And Librarian Give Us Personal Attention Miss Jo McKee, guidance counselor, advises Patrice Dowdy in making her plans for the future. Miss McKee is a graduate of UNC-CH. Mrs. Betty Leonard, librarian and a graduate of Elon College, discusses plans for a bulletin board with student assistants Cathy Gaines and Linda Moore. — Mrs. Betty Caviness helps Cecil Walters choose a library book. A graduate of Elon College, she sponsors the Senior Class and is Annual Advisor, Mrs. Doris Huneycutt checks the roll for Junior English. A grad- uate of Appalachian State University, she sponsors the Bear Facts, Debate Club, and Junior Class. 78 Denise Brewer portrays Emily in a scene from “‘Our Town’”’, a play studied in Junior English. Language Arts Prepare Us To Express Ourselves Through Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking The purpose of Central’s language arts department is to teach students to correctly express themselves. A four-year English program of grammar, writing, and literature is required of all students. Special attention is given to individual problems in remedial English classes. Miss Linn Campbell, a graduate of UNC-CH, plans work for her Sophomore English classes. She sponsors the Beta Club. Mrs. Beverly Ennis helps Cathy Brewbaker build her vocabulary by working crossword puzzles. Mrs. Ennis graduated from UNC-CH and sponsors the Medical Careers Club. We) Students interested in writing and public speaking may choose to take a course in speech and journalism. A third year of French has been added to this year’s curriculum, giving college-bound students a chance to gain a more thorough knowledge of the language. Mr. Dale Webster, a graduate of Campbell College, explains 7 verb tenses to his Freshman English class. Miss Constance Hill, a Columbia University gradu- ate and sponsor of the French Club, gives her stu- dents instructions for playing French bingo. Mathematics Encourages Students To Think Logically A graduate of N.C. State, Mr. Barry Burns tries to convince students Mrs. Phyllis Gunter explains the intricate steps of a geometric that math can be fun. He is Student Council advisor, Chess Club spon- proof. She is a graduate of UNC-G, Freshman class sponsor, sor, and co-sponsor of the Math Team. and co-sponsor of the Math Team. Varied math courses help students to increase their reasoning power. Algebra I and I, geometry, and advanced math are offered to college-bound students. This year, consumer math was added to the basic math curriculum as a follow-up of general math. Mr. Durham Ross challenges students to think logically by playing chess. A graduate of Appalachian State University, he coaches J.V. football and boys’ basketball. 80 ie} N =| o us) = advanced math s S imes help t understand a difficult problem Ing in groups some Work CCHS Science Department Strives To Keep Pace As Larry Dowdy and Terry Oldham study cells under the microscope. 82 Man Ventures Further Into Ever-Widening Circles A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Mrs. Jacque Denyer is pleased to see a good grade on a physical science test. She is co-sponsor of the Junior-Senior. This year will long be remembered for man’s first landing on the moon. With this and other advancements, more emphasis than ever is being placed on scientific knowledge. Chatham Central’s curriculum includes general science, biology, chem- istry, and physics. Mr. James Shell, a graduate of Johnson C. Smith University, explains cell division to his biology classes. He is sponsor of | the photography club. 83 Typing If Added To Round Out Business Curriculum Mrs. Christine Dark, an East Carolina University graduate, pre- pares to show her bookkeeping class a film. She co-sponsors the Junior-Senior Prom. Chatham Central’s business curriculum provides students with an opportunity to prepare themselves for future employment in the business field. The program this year has been expanded to include Typing II. Other courses offered are basic business, Typing I, Shorthand I, office practice, and bookkeeping. A graduate of Elon College, Mrs. Margaret Willett smiles approvingly as she checks the work of her Typing II students. Sandra Williams works intently to improve her typing skills. 84 ese pan eons sa, n oO 3 AY Ao Ss oS — nn ‘Le| =i fo) — DN =| ie } me Cex 2) Ge} Os vie) Bs, — eal =o — ES fad a ou a=) Spies Pc San cee 9 a 36 (OC) Ss} eo a} ae Gi O os coy SI Si = oe So hs )} rest pl ag 2s i} S| i3°} a UNC-CH graduate and boys’ basketball Mr. Henry Burgwyn prepares to show his U.S. history al °o o Oo Prt S Qa oS BS EO =O = an j=} eos Aa os Club. ” = eg E ean a aeere x 86 Mr. Lou Bunn lectures his world history class. A graduate of Campbell College, he is assistant football coach and head track coach. Chatham Central’s social studies depart- ment has been enlarged this year to in- clude a course in modern history. Students in this class discuss current world prob- lems and study the effects of history upon the modern world. Social Studies Program Enriched With Addition of Modern History Other electives offered to students in- clude world history, civics, geography, sociology, and government. United States history, the only required subject, com- pletes the well-rounded social studies pro- gram. Cindy Purvis and Helen Garner put up a bulletin board for a project in government. Larry Foxx expresses his opinion on the Vietnam War in modern history class. 87 ore Mr. Julian Smith, an N.C. State graduate, does some research for a lecture on livestock breeding. He sponsors the FFA. Chatham Central Boasts Largest Vocational Dept. In Chatham County During the past year the vocational department at Chatham Central had been expanded with the addition of distributive edu- cation, livestock and poultry technology, cabinet making, forestry, and a two year horticulture program. These courses were added to a program that already included home economics, auto mechanics, brick laying, agriculture machinery and equipment, along with freshman and sophomore agriculture. Chatham Central now boasts the largest vocational department in the county. With these courses, Chatham Central boys and girls can get training in a variety of specialized courses that will provide them with a number of job opportunities with little or no further training upon their graduation from high school. Mr. Hoyle Dixon inspects a Mr. Leon Everett, a graduate of A T Mr. Jim Roney checks a freshman agriculture gun rack made by one of his State University, gets supplies from his student’s notebook. He is a graduate of N.C. students in cabinet making. truck for his bricklaying class. State University. 88 ith Harold Keith, Jr. and Rick Hahn, Jr., seniors at N.C. State, work on the community survey which is part of their student teacher requirements. A graduate of N.C. State, Mr. Wilbur Walker checks the battery in a fork lift belonging to the auto mechanics department. in Livestock wor Distributive Education Gives Students Work Experience This year students not only have the opportunity to learn homemaking skills, but with the addition of D.E. may also receive training in various jobs. Distributive education is offered to juniors and seniors who plan to work in public jobs after graduation. Students enrolled in D.E. take the required courses during the morning, and work during the afternoon at school-approved jobs. The students are graded on their work by their employers. The Home Economics Department offers Home Ec. I,J, and III, and Family Living. Many senior boys enroll in Family Living. Each year the Home Economics Department sponsors the Betty Crocker Search for the Homemaker of Tomorrow. The school winner competes in district competition. Mr. James Lindley, a graduate of UNC-CH, supervises as D.E. stu- dent, Earl Beal, measures the paper needed to wrap his box. Mr. Lindley sponsors the DECA club. D.E. students learn to wrap packages neatly. Homemaking Techniques Prove Valuable For Future A graduate of Furman University, Mrs. Virginia Fitts is delighted with the material she has purchased. She co-sponsors the FHA. Bas BIE SRR ANG LOU.D£R,. SSE OWE ’ ga ee il i. ae ‘screenees PREARNOEA www, SRN hin LEO RE a ROR RRR em cemmem ices SS gi ee AQHA Settee ns: Anionic RN a ee Qe ERS Sco, ae = SARE ta Rg i Pegg rene a a a - at | : | | | Mrs. Thelma Turner shows her freshman classes the proper way to remove cookies from a cookie sheet. A graduate of Bennett Colege and UNC-G, she co-sponsors the FHA: 91 Learning To Drive Involves Classwork, Study, Practice Ronald Scott, a graduate of Elon College, teaches at Central, Pittsboro and J.M. He is the county supervisor of driver’s education. Mike Watson, Raymond Totten, Ricky Jones prepare tu change a tire, a part of driver ed. Through driver’s education, a freshman student can find out way signs, and various safety techniques. that driving is not always as easy as it looks. Ronald Scott, county superviser of driver education, teaches Before they are allowed to get behind the wheel of the driver the classwork at Central, J.M., and Pittsboro. Webster Hill, Wayne ed. car, students are required to complete six weeks of classroom Jones and others help teach the six hours of actual driving. work. In the classroom phase, they learn rules of the road, high- 92 Assistant Principal Henry Kitchings is a graduate of East Carolina University. He coaches varsity football and sponsors the Monogram Club. Physical Education Stresses Coordination of Mind and Body Physical Education is required of all freshmen to build physical fitness and mental alertness. They also receive a thorough background in health and first aid. Interested upperclassmen may take part in a similar program through Advanced P.E. ei ne CSG GTS A ALE LG Mr. Marlyn Scott, a Guilford College gradu- ate, teaches both physical science and physical edu- cation. He coaches girl’s varsity basketball, and assists with varsity foot- ball and baseball. Freshmen gain coordina- tion of body and mind through volley ball. PO RERE 28R Bek Ry Sa faa eae = “ a es Miss Polly Yow, a graduate of Campbell Col- lege and Pembroke State University, serves as director of the music department. Gary Goldston, David Wilson, Mark Palmer, and Morris Farrar form a combo which accompanied the chorus for the Christmas Concert. ; Enlarged Music Department Adds Assistant Instructor This year Chatham Central’s music just in time for the Christmas parades at department was expanded to become the Liberty and Sanford. High school mem- largest in the county. The department in- bers of the marching band make up the cludes three choruses and the marching pep band which performs at pep rallies band. and basketball games. The band received their new uniforms Mr. Sammy Howell is assistant director of the music department. A graduate of UNC-CH, he teaches band and public school m usic in the elementary schools and assists with the high school department. 94 Art I students, Jane Moody, Steve McMillian, David Phillips, and Lana James, work with water colors. | | Mrs. Betsy Adams, a UNC-G graduate, assists Art Il student, Janet Routh, with her sculpturing. 95 Art If Course Provides Opportunity For Further Development of Talented Students talented in art are given the opportunity to de- velop their talent through two years of art instruction. Stu- dents work with pencil drawings, water colors, and oil paints. They learn to sculpture with paper, wire, and clay. Mrs. Betsy Adams also teaches art in the feeder schools. Special Education Gives Children A New Opportunity Mr. David Hunter, a graduate of UNC-CH, plays a tales : ear for his special education class. Children in special education are taught self-discipline through playing games. a al inde Children between the ages of nine and thirteen who have difficulty with academic subjects receive special attention in special education. The stu- dents’ program is much like that of a regular ele- mentary school, but is much more flexible. The students are taught to read and write and to get along with other students through class activ- ities. 96 Janitor John Jackson cleans up the lounge at the end of a busy day. 97 Custodial and Cafeteria Staffs Work Daily To Provide Student Needs Chatham Central’s lunchroom staff begins work early each morning to prepare a well-balanced meal for the students. Besides their regular duties, they sometimes are hired to serve for banquets and clean up after dances. Our janitor and maid work until late each afternoon to clean the school and prepare for another day. Mrs. Mary Jackson works each afternoon to keep the building clean. Mary Lou Cotten, Jewel Headen, Lottie Rieves, Annie Mae Cotten, and Helen Baker, manager, keep the lunchroom running smoothly. ‘ ze fe : a : 4 s ; ‘ ; : : e a 4 e ae i, Ve Oh i Oh ewe yt “ AAR ARP 9 SR abel he bh . nd Hy $e Siemers ee ee tee ce = s = Ei 6 ee te Y 2 Fetes. ef a . eto oy ee : : ae ae a¥ ee SE ep SR I ee pABat oe SE Cail ¥ + £2 a geet MSPS os Se dbis galt sy - veticat ae PES Sete 1S os oe SA m _ae Pies are. oo ae . a, CoRR gh: Aestigteacee Se eng owe My PATE cox, 2 ium ° eth er Dae, ger i : es : J a = = . = Re o 2s os s é Be = + “ eRe ue, CRIT WH he tt, x. . Central’s Largest Student Body Ever Excels Through Widening Of Circles SHUSSVI C) LASSES Central’s students are the most important part of the school, for the strength of the school lies in the students. Making up the largest student body in Chatham Central’s his- tory, these students represent many back- grounds, interests, and talents. Though students are engaged in gaining in- formation and skills to prepare them for adult life, the students at Central gain more than a basic knowledge of the subjects they study. 99 They learn to get along with others, regardless of differences. They learn to give help, as well as to receive it. They learn to look forward to new experi- ences with self-confidence. They serve as good leaders, and know, at the same time, when to relinquish spots of leadership to become good followers. In many ways CCHS students broaden their understanding of the human race through everwidening circles. Millie Allen Rosa Alston Darrell Arrington James Atkins Vera Mae Beal Linda Blalock Kenneth Bland Joseph Brady Craig Bray 100 Seniors Lead in Academics, Sports, Activities Senior class officers Eddy Harris, President; Larry Foxx, Vice-President; Sandra Brewer, Secretary; and Betty Lou Moody, Treasur busily decide on graduation supplies. Patricia Brewer Sandra Brewer Wanda Bright 101 er wis Seniors eniors Choose Eleven Classmates Outstanding Scholars and Leaders Patr icia Morgan has done an outstanding job as editor of Bear Facts, She sings in the Concert Choir and is a member of the Drama and Debate Clubs. Pat serves as secretary of the French Club. Hugh Brown Helen Burke Mary Beth Caviness Oma Thompson Chalmers Nancy Cheek Ronnie Cheek 102 Kathy Cockman Patricia Cole Sandra Coore Craig Gaynelle Creason Phillip Degraffenreidt Winford Dixon @ar Gerald Dowdy Phyllis Dowdy Kay Dunn 103 Linda Moore and Debbie Poe, co-editors of the annual, both play piano for choruses and are members of the Beta Club in which Linda serves as secretary. Debbie is Chief Justice and is a member of the Debate Team and FHA. The two tied for the honor of Chief Marshal. Seniors Publication David Fields Elaine Fields Joan Fields Gwendolyn Fox Larry Foxx Ann Freeman Vickie Fuquay 104 taffs Seek to Set Higher Standards Corbett Gaines Melinda Gaines Helen Garner Roger Garner Celatris Hanner Johnnie MacIntosh Hanner Tracy Hanner 105 Seniors Robert Thompson Chosen County Morehead Nominee x Clyde Harris Eddy Harris Phyllis Harris Wanda Hatcher Larry Headen Judy Hefner Ronnie Henderson Lana James Gary Johnson 106 ties | Cheryl Jones Belinda Scott Jordan Wayne Josey Ronnie Joyce Arlene Lambert Becky Leonard Robert Thompson, a member of the Beta Club, Monogram Club, and a Junior Marshal, was selected as Chat- ham County’s nominee for a More- head Scholarchip. Robert excels in football, basketball, and track. James McSwain Ernestine Marsh Keith McLaurin Betty Lou Moody 108 Seniors Harris and Foxx Lead Senior Class to Graduate Eddy Harris and Larry Foxx have shown outstanding leader- ship throughout their four years of high school. Both are Senior officers and members of the Student Council. Larry and Eddy also participate in sports. Eddy serves as vice- Largest from CCHS president of the Beta Club and was a Junior Marshal. Delora Moore Linda Fields Moody Jane Moody an Gary Mor Linda Moore Elizabeth Moore hols id Nic Dav Hugh Murrow Patricia Morgan 109 Seniors Having played football four years, Robert Dean Wilki¢ has shown outstanding ability in sports. He is co-captain of the football team, and is Sports co-editor for Centralia and the Bear Facts. Serving as president of the Monogram Club, he is also a member of the Beta Club and Pep Club, Coaches and was a Marshal his Junior year. Linda Nobles Brenda Parker Donnie Parker Callie Harris Peoples 110 Choose Wilkie Lineman of the Year in CTH Conference Elaine Peoples Donald Ray Phillips Judy Phillips Landis Phillips Mary Lois Phillips Darrell Poe Debbie Poe 111 Seniors Senior Leadership Guides FHA and FFA Cynthia Purvis Hoyle Purvis Carol Ann Rives Jackie Rives Outstanding members of FHA throughout high school, Phyllis Harris and Betty Lou Moody served as officers their Junior year and Phyllis is president of FHA this year. Both work on the Centralia staff and Phyllis is also News editor of the Bear Facts. Phyllis and Betty Lou have shown great athletic ability in bas- ketball throughout their high school career. ii 4 : eee Bo iis aa! Seniors Landis Phillips Heads FFA District Kathryn Routh Tim Shaw Jerry Teague Adene Tillman Billie Jo Tillman 113 Mike Wall Cecil Walters Eddie Watkins Ruby Watson Jack Webster Arthur Wicker Jacquelyn Wicker Robert Dean Wilkie Robert Willett Mike Wilson Sandra Williams Esther Womble Seniors Seniors Plan to Restore Custom of Leaving Gift From Class to School Known for their academic ability, Janet Routh and Keith McLaurin serve as officers of the Beta Club. Both served as officers of the Student Council last year and Janet is now a District Representative. A cheerleader for three years Janet is also known for her school spirit. She is a member of the Drama Club, Pep Club, Monogram Club and FHA. Keith is a member of the Debate Team and is in the Photography Club, Chess Club, and FFA. Juniors Junior Class Conducts Successful Magazine Sale Deborah Alston Randy Andrews Mike Atkins Melvin Beal Ricky Beal Betty Beavers Diane Beavers Sherry Belk Karen Bland Carlton Brady Jo Ann Brady Denise Brewer Daisy Britt Joan Brower Bonnie Burke Kathy Cole Nancy Collins Jeff Coore Juniors Elective Courses Give Variety to Junior Schedules Deborah Cotten Amy Cox Patrice Dowdy Warren Dowdy Suzan Duty Cathy Fields Patricia Fields Becky Gaines Cathy Gaines 3eth Goldston Joey Goldston Marcella Gwyn Ukie Hallman Bettye Hatcher Cora Headen Jane Headen David Hicks Terry Hicks Danny Hilliard Lou Ann Jones Phil Jones Ricky Jones Debbie Kidd Annie Kay King Cathy Lefler Ralph Leonard Ronnie Lowe Charlie Marsh Lorraine Marsh Linda Martin Bill Moody Vickie Morgan Danny Morris Phillip Oldham Terry Oldham Joyce Palmer Sharon Paschal Catherine Phillips Cheryl Phillips Jimmy Phillips Martha Phillips Carolyn Pickard Carolyn Roberts Shirley Seawell Billy Joe Smith 118 Juniors Prom Climaxes Junior Year of Increasing Responsibility Junior class officers Ralph Leonard, President; Cathy Belk, Vice-President; and David Hicks, Treasurer, look supplies for ideas. Gaines, Secretary; Sherry through last year’s prom Gayle Stinson Ruby Tillman Carl Thompson Doris Tyson Lillie Mae Thompson Danny Wall Gail Wall Linda Watson Paul Watson Letha White Dianne Wilkie Danny Wilson Linda Wofford Robert Womble James Alston Glenn Andrews Karen Atkins Chyrie Barbery Earl Beal Elizabeth Ann Beal Jo Ann Beal Ronald Beal Sylvia Beal Leon Beavers Dianne Binkley Priscilla Bland Melvin Brady Karen Branson Darrell Brewer Priscilla Brewer David Brown Kay Brown Lee Burke Mike Burns Raymond Caviness Ronald Clark Gena Currie David Dowdy Earl Dowdy Larry Dowdy Nancy Dowdy Phyllis Dowdy Cynthia Elkins Kay Elkins Sophomores Sophomores Show Pride In School, Participating In A Variety of Activities Timothy Tyson, Kathy Morris, David Brown, and Elizabeth Beal complete their lab work for biology, a required sophomore course. Randy Elkins David Elierby Gary Emerson Becky Fields Gail Fields William Fields Louis Fox Kay Gaines Sheila Gaines Charles Garner Patricia Garner Wanda Garner Larry Goins Wilso nni Grandy Debbie Hackney Andrew Hallman Diane Hancock Phyllis Hart Walter Headen Joyce Hicks Barbara Hilliard Paul Hooker Randy Hough J.R. James Fred Jennings Kay Jessup Janice Johnson Andrei Jones Pruitt Jones Sharon Jones Steve Jones Yvonne Jones Judy Jourdan Dorothy Kernstine Betty Kiser Linda Kivett Ellen Lambert Arnold Lane Jackie Lefler Enos Loflin Delores Long Leo Marsh Vera Marsh Elaine Martin Omega Mclver Sophomores Majorette Ellen Lambert Leads CCHS Marching Band Sophomore class officers Charles Wolfe, President; Lewis McKoy Virginia McLeod Ronnie McMillian Dean Moon Cathy Morris Wanda Murdock Michael Neal James Newby Danny Nobles Dennis Oldham Kay Overman Mark Palmer Phyllis Palmer Jean Pearce Doris Pettit Pam Phillips Joyce Powers Billy Pritchard Anita Purvis Judy Rachel Joan Radcliff Ernest Reaves Jimmy Rives Nancy Rives Emma Scott Johnny Scott Ricky Scott Ricky Sharpe Tony Shaw Eugene Simmons Herman Spivey Carolyn Spruill 122 Sophomores Charles Wolfe, Wilsonni Grandy Head Sophomore Class Wilsonni Grandy, Vice-President; Debbie Hackney, Treasurer; and Donna Way, Secretary, participate in school-wide candy sale. : 7 ; ‘ David Tally a ey : é ig Sees. Tommy Tally Sharon Tillman Diane Tucker om World Finest = : = : = Fg Timothy Tyson John Tyson Helen Walden Mike Watson Donna Way James Webster John D. Welch Randy White Annie White Carlene Welch Anthony Wicker Veralynn Wicker Darlene Wilkie Ronnie Wilkie Ella Williams Kenneth Williams Terry Williams Charles Wolfe Charlie Alston Karl Alston Luanne Baldwin Randy Baldwin Lorene Barrett Neomia Barrett Sherree Baxter Carolyn Beal Kenneth Beal Tommy Beal Frankie Berry Jane Brady Janette Brady Kenneth Bray Kathy Brewbaker Cheryl Brewer Diana Brewer Mike Brewer Cherry Bright Charles Britt Exilee Brooks Peggy Brooks Brenda Brower Farrell Brown Imogene Brown Michael Burke Pat Burns Earl Bynum Larry Bynum Meshell Bynum Sheila Bynum Travis Cade Sarah Caviness Harry Cheek Tony Cheek Ann Coleman Jimmy Coore Micheal Cotton Cynthia Currie Eva Degraffenreidt Jerry Deg raffenreidt Edward Diver eith Dixon Joan Dowdy Lynn Dowdy Lynwood Dowdy Priscilla Dowdy Rita Dowdy Freshmen Students Make Adjustments As They Begin Exciting High School Career 124 Ronald Dowdy Rosanne Dowdy Samuel Dowdy Verna Ellis Sandy Fesmire Charles Fields Debbie Fields Lyndon Fields Gail Foust Michael Fox Kathy Gaines Bobby Garner David Garner Lucille Garner Rachel Goins Annie Mae Goldston Brian Goldston Charles Goldston Richard Goldston Lou Ellen Hammer Danny Hancock Deborah Hanner Norman Hanner Gaylene Harper Shirley Harrington Bobby Hash Priscilla Headen Gerald Hussey Patsy Hussey Betty Sue Jackson Regina Jenkins Jenny Jessup Randal Jessup Billy Johnson Patricia Johnson Billy Jones Debbie Jones Doyle Jones Jenny Lynn Jones Johnny Jones Marjorie Jones Randy Keck Freshmen class officers Andrew Thompson, Secre- tary; Daisy Thompson, Treasurer; Norman Hanner, Vice-President; and Danny Seagroves, President, take time out to pose for a pic- ture. Freshmen Three Freshmen Homerooms Lead School-Wide Candy Sale Sandra Kivett Gail Knight Roger Lambert Sheryl Lambert Brent Lawton Ronnie Maness Billy Manning Clifton Marsh Daniel Marsh John Marsh Ricky Marsh Donnie Mashburn Kenneth Mashburn Janet Mashburn Denise McIntosh Steven McMillan Tommy McNeill Joyce Minter Danny Moody Kenneth Moody Charles Moore Watson Moore Jim Morgan David Oldham Deborah Oldham Martin Oldham Gale Page Janice Palmer Robert Parrish Cathy Phillips Cynthia Phillips Dennis Phillips Gary Phillips Gordon Phillips Sharon Phillips Dianne Pilkington Audrey Poe James Poe Milton Poole Jacksie Powers Mary Powers John Riddle Brenda Rives Rex Scott Sandra Scott Sharon Scott Danny Seagroves Johnny Sharp Phil Spivey Phyllis Spivey Robert Spruill Linda Stout Dawn Stumpf Joel Tally Ronald Taylor Ruth Ann Taylor 126 Freshmen Exilee Brooks Wins $15 Cash Award As High Salesman Students listen as Mr. Scott lectures on the rules and regulations of safe driving in the Driver’s Education class. Sammy Testerman Andrew Thompson Clyde Thompson Daisy Thompson Eva Thompson Lindberg Thompson Thermon Thompson Vanessa Thompson Jerry Tillman Raymond Totten Bohemiam Tyson Debra Tyson Patrick Tyson Raymond Tyson John Walden Sue Wall Judy Watson Darrell Welch Robin Welch Elizabeth White Paul White Randy Whitt Danny Williamson Phillip Wilson Mary Wofford Janice Womble Janette Wright a5 in Naned TT er emer te rs menace Dc th td it i ; Nace esiats A eee ney 5 ° 8 mote sereecmsppprocned % 0 ENE Rey OTEK Seg sd dy PE oa : ae 4 Se ip res rapes ar tm oF ih tie ettieadiena meet oe ee iu | «. RE eg nae , . er lit nica a ay wt By ; ‘ wh the fe REO ng. a] hy : ke ; 4 = es i cae yee F : : sate f Om, ae fi SP ee OF a a. oS Wager tats ne 7 OP Reopen mee ; Se no ety gece eee: | wad : ew PRY trem sens irae � 3 ra ms te Ogle gg, GS ; OTR AS BI pron Lees ee ee yt Mabtinas MGS ees me . ere mere: eR ee tay ie buighe POH dt pony, CY aha Men Lass i Ss - ean Z “A : ec a ee : : akg CA we Page JR Financing of Centralia Made Possible By Energetic, Hard-Working Ad Staff DVERTISEMENTS SLNAWHSLLAAAd In the summer, Business Manager Kathy Routh organized her staff and began soliciting advertisements from businessmen of sur- rounding communities. Through the summer months and early in the school year, staff members set dates and kept appointments so that by December, sales had reached an all- time high of $1,836.00. Through this sale of ads for the yearbook, the Chatham Central Ad Staff have gained ex- 1229 perience in selling, have made new friends, and have widened their circle of businesses to patronize. Publishing a yearbook without the support of advertisers would be an impossibility. Their generosity, plus the co-operation of faculty members, students, and administrators has made the 1970 edition of the Centralia possible. CAROLINA POULTRY, INC. fb ORDO 00 SLEER GC Idi SINE -4144 Phone 742 A WELL DRESSED BIRO 130 ee Bramco Products DivisioncotINeSalay hace ‘‘A Complete Line of Products to Serve the Poultry Industry” Siler City, N.C. Phone 742-4124 EERE Clyde Burke Associates, Inc. Complete Insurance Protection Real Estate Sales and Rentals 106 S. Chatham St. Siler City, N.C. 27344 P.O. Box 525 Phone 742-4717 Clyde H. Burke Virginia W. Coley Shelly Ray Dowd eee Flynt's Florist North Carolina Siler City oe SILER CITY DRUG CO., INC. “Prescription Druggists Since 1922” Siler City, N.C. 3 Registered Pharmacists to Serve You Phone: 742-2551 Frank G. Brooks, Jr. 742-2421 THE CURLOSIMYESHO Pain G Antiques and Used Furniture South Chatham Avenue Siler City, N.C. 27344 Mr. Mrs. C.V. Morgan Phone 742-2853 ek i i Bal ba aed ee at headin el STEVE’S BARBER SHOP Chatham Oil Company, Inc. Siler City, N.C. Serving you in the FRIENDLY FLORIST best possible way Siler City, North Carolina Siler City North Carolina SOE FARMER'S ALLIANCE STORE, INC. “General Merchandise”’ Phone: 742-3020 “Free Parking Lot”’ Siler City, N.C. [Gl Aid isa aiaanE nk aan Li rr Oe IBZ Chatham Motors, Inc. Siler City, North Carolina The Place to Bank and Save Planters National Bank Complete line of Chevrolets Camaros Corvettes Chevy II's Chevelles Chevrolet Trucks Siler City, North Carolina J.W. STONE Telephone 742-4186 CLOW RINGSTORE | Siler City, North Carolina Siler City, North Carolina : HOME SAVINGS ee AND W.M. HOUGH LOAN ASSOCIATION Representative : Box 93 Phone: SH 2-4111 Insured Savings Mortgage Loans | cija, City, N.C. Res: SH 2-2453 NATIONWIDE INSURANCE Stim CHPY IDI RAUNCIEl Sanford Savings Loan Association: Savings PArrounts vst! Ji bap ALS ac ——SSS—= —— 221 EAST RALEIGH STREET SILER CITY, NORTH CAROLINA 27344 133 E K AUTO SALES New—Used Cars Tel. 742-2521 Hwy. 421 N. Siler City Buster Edwards Bobby Beavers 742-4930 Bonlee 837-5565 UNITED STATES PLYWOOD Catawba Hardboard Division Telephone Siler City, North Carolina Area Code 919 27344 742-4121 Siler City, N.C. 134 SILER CITY CATERING SERVICE THE HOUSE OF WYNN Roland Wilson 410 E. Raleigh St. ““Best deal on wheels in town’”’ Siler City, N.C. Siler City Pure “‘Number 1 name in Racing” Phone 742-3766 Engine Tuning-Brake Hwy. 421 South Service-Tire Repairs Siler City, N.C. All Kinds - Here or There Congratulations to the Seniors CHATHAM AUTO TRACTOR PARTS CO. SILER CITY HARDWARE, INC. Siler City, N.C. Pittsboro, N.C. Siler City, N.C. Phone 742-2117 Phone 542-7981 Phone 742-3736 aie oe ADIES SHOP “Pleasing you is our Business”’ Siler City, North Carolina GECISCUDDAIRE CO: Recapping Kelly Tires Siler City, N.C. 742-2322 “‘Congratulations to Seniors of Chatham Central” United Credit Corp. Robbins — Se hbatre tac Siler City, N.C. An Equal Opportunity Employer TA2A7 7A ec 135 FIELDS BODY SHOP SEWING BASKET FRIENDLY CLEANERS “We Sell Clean” Stop in and see us today. Siler City North Carolina JONES DEPARTMENT STORE Siler City, N.C. HARRIS FURNITURE COMPANY Furniture—Draperies—Carpet 742-2616 Siler City, N.C. Satisfaction Guaranteed Siler City North Carolina JACK M. BREWER INSURANCE AGENCY 209 South Chatham Avenue Siler City, N.C. 27344 Phone 742-4315 136 B B TIRE CO. Recapping and Tire Sales Owners—Ledford Brady and Marvin Brewer Located at Harper’s Crossroads Bear Creek, N.C. SUL YPREWE EOE ECE 2 FER TEES AE RA EY Te PMT TE TA ES BB TE LS A TS HARPER'S CROSSROADS SERVICE STATION AND BARBER SHOP Gas — Groceries Frank Kennedy — Barber Hair Cuts and Hair Styling Harper’s Crossroads Bear Creek, N.C. Sy Harris Lumber Co. Phone: 898-2221 Goldston, N.C. The Jewel Box Perfect Love Diamonds SilerCity ING 138 Comp. of WOOD’S Siler City, N.C. Elder Printing Company Commercial Printing Siler City, N.C. 27344 A P TEACO., INC. Siler City, N.C. JENNIE’S BEAUTY SHOP Staley, N.C. THE BEAUTY NOOK Phone: 742-2552 Siler City, N.C. GERRY © VAN Ean GG) Fast—efficient—economical service State License 19 W.D. Wilson, Representative Rt. 1, Bear Creek, N.C. 27207 B.C. Moore Son “Congratulations Seniors”’ “Buy from Moore’s and Save More’”’ Siler City North Carolina COPPER PENNY DRIVE-IN Highway 421 North “‘Best in Sandwiches’’ SELIG MFG. CO., INC. Siem Cl lye IN.C: PIED Siiaa lst 719 Horner Blvd. Sanford North Carolina Manager: Lessie J. Fields McLaurin's Grocery Goldston, NiC: Finest in the line of groceries Frozen Foods, Vegetables and Meats Miller Heating and Air Conditioning Indoor Climate Specialists Phone 898-2211 Goldston, North Carolina i 139 C.C. ROUTH MILLS NS Ideal Brand Livestock Poultry Feeds Bonlee, N.C. Phone: 837-2211 140 Wrenn Wrenn HORNEY LIVESTOCK, INC. Siler City, N.C. Box 222 — Phone: 742-3451 Be rastvact Siler City, N.C. Siler City, North Carolina ; (a2 4 om 27344 We buy hogs, cows, and calves every day. DIXIE POULTRY SUPPLY Finest Poultry Supplies In North Carolina Siler City North Carolina Ae wvt jis. A OMT AT Cyc (ee REE'S CLOTHING STORE Best In Clothing Siler City North Carolina 215 East Beaver Street CHICK SALES, INC. | Siler City, N.C. Telephone: 742-2410 141 THE KOZY-KORNER GIFT SHOPPE 224 East Raleigh St. | Siler City, N.C. . Compliments of LONG MILK MEADOW ICE CREAM SallOrd eINGG: 142 Baby Chicks U.S. Approved Pullorum Clean SOUTHEASTERN HATCHERIES 611 East Third Street Siler City, North Carolina 27344 Telephone 742-4136 CAROLINA TIRE COMPANY 605 East Third Street Siler City, North Carolina 27344 Goodyear Tires G.E. Appliances Brown-Fuquay Enterprises, Inc. PiOmDOx1 09 Siler City, North Carolina 27344 143 Kellwood Company Siler City Division The best wearing and best fitting stocking in the world! ARUN IRON Be 16 RSD) Stephenson Finance Co. Siler City, North Carolina ee ————————_——_—_ee_ LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT 24-Hour Service Italian spaghetti dishes Steaks Chops KENNEDY’S FUNERAL HOME Seieel NC. Dial 948-2221 Sl Robbins, North Carolina BUDD’S MASTER TIRE Sanford, N.C. SE SUD VSR ALO EE LALSSEN DAES ME STANDARD HOME IMPROVEMENT CO. Insulation Contractors Acoustical Contractors P.O. Box 507 , P.O. Box 507 STIG LNG INV COI: Sanford, North Carolina Office Phone: 776-4138 Office Phone: 776-4238 What is Your Most Valuable Possession? The Pictures of Your Family HAL TYSINGER “YOUR PICTUREMAN” Sanford’s Professional Photographer ... 1S fully equipped to picture VOUtmtantili y semen: AT HOME INFERESSHRUD LO ON ALL OCCASIONS Studio Home 776-2521 775-2094 Sanford, North Carolina 144 eeor Gi Ulsan Gs “Your Friendly American Dealer”’ 113 West Raleigh St. Siler City, N.C. CLAPP BROTHERS IMPLEMENT SaERUC WI COs ING: POs Box 2 6 202-208 North 2nd Avenue Siler City, North Carolina 27344 Phone: 742-3737 SANEORD TIRE SERVICE; INC, Dunlop Tires 827 South Horner Blvd. Phone: 775-3651 Sannord, N.C. 92 330 BeeeNts FEORIST Phone: 776-4207 Sanford, N.C. 1290. G. WEYE Radio une EurncOnes We Appreciate Your Listening GOLDSTON ESSO SERVICE “Complete Car Care”’ Use421 Goldston, N.C. Sanford NEG: RAINBOW CLEANERS Sanford) N.C: : : | GREEN VALLEY FLORIST ‘ | 2638-2640 Kendale Shopping Center A.Jj. Schneierson Son, Inc. SanOng eNews 350 Phone: 776-4191 499-4241 Siler City, North Carolina 27344 Compliments of Pete SIMA RI Ei) Pittsboro, N.C. Industrial Park P.O. Box 319 BEAUTY LOOM FASHIONS Cee Ee eel leo M sites | FAMILY HOUSE RESTAURANT” | Fresh Delicious Italian Pizza | and Friendly Service Phone: 776-4832 Sar Orda NeG: 145 AMERICAN AUTO REPAIR 321 N. Second Avenue Siler City, N.C. 27344 Phone: 742-4411 L.C. WILLIAMS OIL COMPANY P.O. Box 657 Pittsboro, N.C. 27312 WILCO SERVICE STATIONS ‘Finest Quality Products at a Saving”’ GO WILCO AND SAVE Siler City, N.C. PITTSBORO DRIVE-IN Take-out service Dining Room PITTSBORO BUILDER’S SUPPLY CO. 542-3845 Pittsboro, N.C. Phone 542-2578 POmBOxX D5 Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312 CENTRAL CAROLINA FARMERS, INC. P.O. Box 493 Siler City, North Carolina 27344 Carrboro Creedmoor Durham Hillsborough Our Product Brand Oxford Pittsboro Roxboro Siler City RET SEE SERRE SS SEES TSE TE SS EEE FSS SSS LE OE A SE LT TS SES oe SE SP SS SST SR ES 146 COOPER-HARRIS, INC. “Chatham Volume Ford Dealer’’ Pittsboro North Carolina “ DARK’S HATCHERY, INC. lmpseORO GULF SERVICE P.O. Box 396 Phone: 542-3912 Pittsboro North Carolina enna s) On Ao ee Pittsboro, N.C. i ee EEE EEE POIEKeSiGRILL Sandwiches, Drinks J.R. MOORE SON and Milkshakes Feed — Groceries — Hardware Gulf, N.C. Phone: 898-4513 U.S. Highway 421, Gulf, N.C. Murchison Service Complete Line of Groceries and Sinclair Gas North Carolina Gulf 147 EDWARDS RADIO T.V. Robbins, N.C. Compliments of PITTSBOROMHAMGCHERY, Pittsboro North Carolina JONES JEWELERS Everything China in Crystal Gifts and and Jewelry Silverware Mr. Mrs. Wilbert Jones Bennett, N.C. Business Located in Robbins, N.C. WESTERN AUTO MR Siler City, North Carolina Compliments of ARTHUR'S MEN’S STORE Pittsboro, N.C. Phone 542-3202 BENNETT HARDWARE CO. Bennett North Carolina Manager: Paul Stone 148 Don Peterson High Falls DWIGHT JONES GROCERY and AMOCO Bennett North Carolina BURKE SRECORD SHOP Siler City, North Carolina Bargain Warehouse Asheboro, North Carolina SILER CITY INSURANCE AGENCY Grace Critsson 104 Raleigh Street Siler City, N.C. 27344 Phone: 742-2810 Chatham Rexall Drug “Big enough to Serve you, Small enough to Know you”’ Prescriptions, Cosmetics, Drugs Willis Whitehead Pharmacists Park Shopping Center Siler City, North Carolina Compliments of | PRESELARS SERVIGESSTATION | North Carolina JOHN L. PRYE COMPANY Founded in 1896 the Late C. C. Frye LUMBER and FOREST PRODUCTS PHONE: 948-24 41 ROBBINS, NORTH CAROLINA BELK-YATES CO. P.O. Box 488 Siler City, North Carolina D S AUTO SUPPLY CO., INC. 248 N. Chatham Ave. Phone 742-2148 BONEEEOUECO. oe i Joe Fields—Mgr. SHeWwCItVe IN. Ge ““Cut-rates”’ Bonlee North Carolina COLLINS AIKMAN Automotive Division “We produce textiles for consumer and industry’ Siler City North Carolina i 149 Pomona Vitrified Pipe Clay Pipe Since 1886 Never Wears Out! POMONA PIPE PRODUCTS Gulf, North Carolina 150 GENERAL CREOSOTING COMPANY, INC. Stanley Winborne, Jr. Telephones: Vice-President, Sales Goldston, N.C. 898-4616 Sanford, N.C. 775-3418 J.O. Dowdy Vice-President, Plant Gulf, North Carolina 27256 151 GAINES BROS. ESSO “First in Quality Service’”’ P.O. Box 646 Goldston, N.C. Phone 898-2264 WIMPY’S GRILL ChhNEYS ALWAYS FIRST QUALIT POOL ROOM Sandwiches and Sanford, N.C. | Plate Lunches Open Late at night “GOLDSTON SUNDRY AND GRILL” Goldston N.C. ‘‘The Place to go for the Best Food”’ Goldston NG parpecoiviscion Barber Furniture Hardware Company Phone 898-4610 G.E. Appliances, Gleem Paints, Radio and T.V. Services Goldston, N.C. 27252 Siler City, N.C. 152 CHATHAM BRICK AND TILE COMPANY Face Brick Common Brick Shale Products Phone: Sanford 775-5621 OFFICE AND PLANTS AT GULF, N.C a Re Bessey: . i r ” ¥ a ee : é = as, a we . Wy oe : = NEE EM RS ee One ee Sears NS os esting eee NGI EMR Reicha: ES) BONLEE 421 AMOCO Groceries and Gas Bonlee, N.C. Spence Building Supply $$ “TED'S PLACE” Company Rt. 1, Bear Creek North Carolina Building Materials and Floor Coverings Telephone 742-2186 BONLEE BARBER SHOP 506 Chatham Avenue “Best haircuts in town”’ SILER CITY, NORTH CAROLINA | Bonlee, North Carolina R.J. BROOKS’ GROCERY Gordon White Oil Company The finest place to buy your groceries Bonlee, North Carolina BOONE TRAIL SERVICE oA ON American Gas — Tires and Batteries Bonlee, N.C. R.G. HANCOCK LUMBER COMPANY “The finest in Quality Lumber”’ Bonlee, North Carolina MARLIN’S UPHOLSTERY FURNIMURE-CO: “Satisfied customers’’ Bonlee, North Carolina PH. 837-5914 Bonlee, N.C. 154 i | Compliments of BENNETT BARBER SHOP B.C. Brewer SOUTHERN LIFE Bennett, N.C. ROUTH’S AUTO SALES Phone 581-2665 Bernard (Frog) Routh Auctioneer | ee BAXTER’S GULF | OPERATED SERVICE STATION Oil Changing, Greasing Road Service, Crushed Ice Bennett North Carolina Compliments of MID STATE FURNITURE AND HIGHFALLS OIL COMPANY HERMAN RAY PHILLIPS High Falls North Carolina Upholstery Bennett North Carolina Compliments of J.R. PEACE STORE Bennett, N.C. Compliments of A.A. VANORE, M.D. Robbins, North Carolina DR. W.E. ALEXANDER Robbins, N.C. 155 WELCOME TO THE SAROLINA BANK COUNTRY @iOUMIP IE Exp bum: A0 NEIGEINIGR Sioa ee leeee SAVINGS ACCOUNTS WUTORUOANS CHECKING ACCOUNTS PERSONAL LOANS SAFES DEROs teDOXKES COMMERCIAL LOANS GERIEEIGA LESS OLRDECOSIT HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS A FRIENDLY BANK IN — — A FRIENDLY COMMUNITY Member FDIC 156 3 4 « ‘ spit rina ayy Son A SR al Compliments of Pittsboro Poultry Co. Pittsboro, N.C. a ES EEE EE ETE ERS AUR SRT ENS DTH {57 Appliances Hardware 1076 Taw Sanford, N.C. Compliments of J.L. WILLIAMS D.D.S. Pittsboro, N.C. RON’S LTD... Downtown MOR GAN’S LTD... Kendale Sanford, N.C. Compliments of W. Gordon Burns Esso Robert's Jewelrys Washing Greasing 8 Atlas Tires ° Drug Sundries Batteries and Accessories Pittsboro, North Carolina Phone: 542-9791 Pittsboro, N.C. Goldston Lumber Justice Motor Company Company, Inc. Telephone 542-2722 Pittsboro, N.C. POBox 3 Pittsboro, N.C. Now it’s Pepsi for those who think young “Join The Pepsi Generation”’ PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO., INC. Henry Stewart, Manager Hawkins Ave. (Raleigh Highway) Sanford, N.C. Phone 776-1231 GOLDSTON FARMS, INC. 898-2291 Goldston North Carolina 159 SILER CITY MILLS, INC. 25 (8S. NET WE MARKED Mats Piictecgts Come RS ac 3 = Le GF oe YY — e CHMTHAM LILN SEU 20074 CT = SNISIZ-IBS Ald. ae cc) ay tO Wham NOTA ONISISATIS AT WWHLVHOD MAUNFACTURED SY Gry mS, sien On, WC. Flour — Feed — Dog Food Compliments of Bill's Body Shop Compliments of ++ 2 Buckner’s Jewelry Lucy’s Alteration James R. Cox Elkins 421 Amoco Glamour Spot Beauty Shop Foremost Yarn Mills Bennett Beauty Shop Ladies Style Shop Chatham Furniture James. L. Northington F.D. White Complete Auto Repairs Bill Oldham James Cameron 160 WELFORD HARRIS FORD, INC. Siler City, North Carolina “Your Friendly Ford Dealer’ 161 WILSON MILLING CO. MOORE’S MACHINE WELDING SHOP Livestock Poultry Feeds Gener Renae eile nl sala ng RigeZ Bear Creek, N.C. Rt. 1, Bear Creek, N.C. 837-5359 837-5354 BUCKS SHEEMSERV) CERSREPALES ALLEN BARBEE AGENCY Tires Tubes—Accessories Tune-ups and General Repairs : - j Zi Class Rings, Caps Gowns, Diplomas, PANGS Cees cog ne NC PAINT Commencement Announcements, Annuals ead “Over 30 Years Serving Schools”’ Phone 478-3146 POs BOxesss Spring Hope, N.C. MAGNOLIA TREE FARM Allen Barbee Betsy Lamn Quality Feeder Pigs—Commercial Hogs Tommy May Frances Chamblee | Guy Funston P.O. Box 67 Phone 919-898-2295 Gulf; Nie Suzi's Shoppe Gravel, Sand, Shavings Hauled contact Antiques “Hing Wilson Poe and things Suzi and Butch Lucas Rt. 2, Bear Creek, N.C. | Box 568, Goldston, N.C. | 919-898-2238 Phone 837-5618 | “Open Friday Thru Monday 12 to 7 P.M.” ES 162 Compliments of THE CLASS OF ’70 Chatham Central’s Largest Senior Class 163 The ever widening — The annual staff wishes to express appreciation to everyone who has made this publication possible. We wish to say a special thank you to all the advertisers, the teach- ers who worked with us, and to Mrs. Betty Caviness, our unselfish sponsor. For those of us who are seniors, the way of life so well known to us for the past twelve years is now coming to an end. Though it holds many lasting and dream-filled mem- ories, it is, nevertheless, the past, and we must now look ahead. What we will do, where we will go, is not known to us. Wewill leave CCHS - that’s what we have wanted;nowit will come. Will we miss it then? We will go our ways, making new friends but slipping slowly away from our old ones. Will we miss them? Widening Circles we'll construct, each of us his own part, and wider they will get every year of our lives; but this is how it is. This annual is important to us. It is the last record of our high school loves, joys, disappointments, inspirations, and just plain good times. We will miss you, CCHS. 164 Avie! 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