Commerce High School - Sregit Yearbook (Commerce, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1978 volume:

Only in . . . Where ya’ from? Commerce. Where? Ever heard of East Texas State University? No. How 'bout Harvey Martin on the Dallas Cowboys or Dwight White on the Pittsburg Steelers? Sure, I’ve heard of ’em. Well, they went to ETSU. That’s at Commerce. Or Commerce is at ET, whichever you prefer. So, what’s Commerce like? It’s small — 10,800 people. But it is wet, one of the wettest towns in the area. And the tallest building in Hunt County, 12 stories high, is in Commerce. What do you do for fun? We go ridin’ around, hang out at the Sonic, Howards, or the park in the summer. Do you like Commerce? Sometimes I just can’t stand it — so dull with nothing to do. But other times I feel secure and surrounded by friends . . . It’s a nice place to grow up. I guess Commerce is just home. a. Waking up in the early hours of the morning, the band marches through the streets on Band Day to earn extra money for their budget, b. During a study of Scinlair Lewis' Main Street, Janet Peek's novel class tours Commerce, getting a different perspective on the town. c. A banner made by Dan Winn and Shea and Zane Pressley flaunts ET's homegrown hero at the Dallas-Chicago play-off game; most students closely followed the Cowboys through their victory at Super Bowl XII. d. Al the downtown Homecoming pep rally, Denise Sullivan, Mandy Wheeler, Lisa McHam, David Bidwell, and your friendly neighborhood cop Roger Huffman watch the activities, e. Brick streets and bars line “Beer Alley (Alamo Street) in downtown Commerce. COMMERCE CITY LIMIT ‘ POP. 10800 . s A School. . . Commerce High School was going on ten years old. The white brick building on the outskirts of town housed 430 students and 28 teachers, 12 of whom were new. A principal, assistant principal, secretary, librarian, and counselor kept things running smoothly. Students took 62 courses in 24 classrooms. There were six offices, a cafeteria, auditorium, gymnasium, two science labs, a band hall and a library with over 7000 books. Behind the main building were two other buildings used for vocational courses and storage; a third building was constructed by the ag mechanics class. There were two tennis courts (painted green this year) and a parking lot with spaces for 190 cars. These were the mere statistics of CHS. But statistics can’t tell our story. Events and people describe who we were. a. Michael Evensberger, Lisa Betz, and Lana Scott set up scenery for The Cop and the Anthem, a one act play performed by the drama class b. Helen Helton and members of her consumer math class Carla Teague, Teleta George, David Newman, Bobby Phifer, and Leonard Sampson gaze at the basket used to repair telephone lines in which they later rode. c. Lacy Hill, John Clark, and Terry Julian practice applying stage make up d. Members of the building and trades class. David Lemons. Tim Eaton, and Kyle Greenly work on a house designed by student Dan Winn to be sold later on the market e. Anne Fuller shows her enthusiasm by turning a cartwheel at break, f. Wearing her overalls and socks, Ramona Moore directs the band at the Homecoming pep rally by setting the pace with the first few bars More Than a Building Finding a Place in the Spotlight 6 We were used to being winners, so many times it just seemed natural to emerge on the top. But it did stir up enthusiasm when the volleyball team defeated Paul Pewitt to win bi-district after going undefeated in district. Sure, you knew they were good. After all, they went to state last year, won first place in the ETSU tournament, and came in second in the Rockwall tournament this year. And you couldn’t help feeling a special pride when the Tiger band won first place in the Parade of Champions at the Cotton Bowl along with $1000 for the school. You had enjoyed the new show-band style from the stands and were confident the judges would find them the best AA band. These were just two of the big events of the year. We took it for granted that we would do well, but we usually did. a. Chris Potter goes up for a |ump shot against the Prairiland Patriots who the Tigers defeated 63-61 in a crucial district game. b. Annette McKinney and Carolyn Campion realize that the Tigers are truly number one since the volleyball team has just defeated the Paul Pewitt Braumas in bi district, c. “We re number one!'1 cry Rhonda Day, Anna White, George Savage, and Tamela Patterson after the band took first place at the Parade of Champions at the Cotton Bowl d. Students are instructed who to cheer with on the spirit stick competition at the Homecoming pep rally, e. Tallying the money, student council president Kim Bone finds that the freshmen have won the spirit chain competition. 8 Sure, we stayed close to our little groups, stood in about the exact spot in the foyer every day, parked our cars and trucks in the same spaces, ate at the regular places, and fell into a monotonous routine. But most of us found time to be ourselves. On Career Day the model and commercial actress Elsa Rosborough urged us to dare to be ourselves, and perhaps that made us think about who we were. Most of us weren’t afraid to express our opinions, especially when it came to the Cullen Davis trial or the Dallas Cowboys’ mistakes. We found hobbies and wore clothes that made us unique. Maybe we didn’t venture far from the security of our friends, but each of us was different. We all had a certain smile, a certain walk, our own habits, thoughts and conversation ... we were all special and important. Each of us was someone completely different. a. Ray Charles Savage b. Danny Horton c. David Pannell d. Annette Murphy e. Kristi Ogle. f. Kerri Collard. g. Thomas Taylor, h. Chris Potter, i. Alan Bates, j. Bernetta Young, k. David Lemons. I. Liza Scott, m. Lindy Nivens, n. Bob McFatridge. o. Jimmy Faires. p. Allison Sanson, q. Donnie Morrison, r. Michael Fluellen. s. Laura Morris, t. Rosalie McNew. u. Kenny Plunkett, v. David Stuckey. a. Mart te Me Daniel collapses among instrument cases after the band returns from the Cotton Bowl with 1 st place and a $ 1000 pri e for the school, b. The haunting notes of “Send in the Clowns’’ fill Memorial Stadium as Pam Johnston with the band entertains at half time c. With a fluff and a puff Dana Woolsey tries her l ifig dormant skills at blowing bubbles d I amela Patterson crinkles her nose at her not too pretty mum she rec eived for homecoming, e. Donna Crowell, Gena Rainey, Kenny Shaw. Ramona M x)re, Susan Jones, and lerry Julian laugh and cry as the senior ring sways to the school song 10 Its Student Life Can You Spot the Looney? (1) Nope, not her. That is Paula Peabody. She has read so many books that she has developed reader’s cramps. (2) Nope, not him. That is J. C. He is such a big jock, that we just call him “fruit of the loom.” (3) No, not her. That is Sugar. She is so sweet that she has to bathe in Crest to fight-off cavities. (4) No, that is . . . uh . . .wait. . . uh . . . yes, that is A. Looney. (5) Nope, not him, that is Cool Breeze. He is so cold that he sweats snow. (6) No not her. That is Trixy. She gets more stares than the Empire State Building. (7) Nope, not him. That is Buck Hard. He has broken more horses than the Elmer’s glue Company. Aa a. Scott Stahl has got it. . in the bag. b. Jeanie May reacts after her first year at C.H.S. c. John Dorrough smells victory in the Band Hall after their showing in the Cotton Bowl Competition d. Chester Pannel is caught picking his teeth before entering his next class. 12 13 It’s time for the kickoff of a new school year and the beginning of “the best years of their lives” for the freshmen. In the years to come, some will look back wishing they could do it all over again and thinking about all the fun they had as they made their journey down the path that led them through many memorable experiences. Others will wish they could have skipped it all together. The first quarter was probably the most difficult part of the year. Overcoming morbid fears of not being accepted, making bad grades, and getting to know their teachers are among other miscellaneous “High School” headaches. The inevitable weekends are spent by some freshmen partying, riding around, and going to school activities. Others entertain themselves by simply staying home and watching t.v. with friends. “Being last at everything” is the worst thing about being a freshman, one commented. Another said, “I hate walking down the halls and being looked at like ‘Oh - , there’s another one.’ ” Most freshmen realize that a certain amount of harrassment comes with being an underclassman; they accept this fact. The freshman class got involved in many clubs and participated in school sports. An overwhelming amount of spirit was found among the freshman class. They showed this spirit at the pep rallies and won the spirit chain contest the Student Council sponsored the week before Homecoming. Thus ends the Freshman chapter in the book of High School. There are those who will remember little, while others will remember what they did, where they went, and who they knew. a. Freshman class officers: Janna Davis, vice president; Erica Sandoz, secretary; and Fonda Young, president; throw snowballs at good ol' CHS. b. Freshman class favorites are: Tom Rogers, Gregg Ray. Elsa Campos, and Janna Davis. Patricia Allen Jennifer Anderson Regina Armstrong Danny Bagnefski Kim Bayer Jennifer Bedgood Leanne Beggs Patricia Belcher Beth Bickham Stanly Brewer Kathy Brookshire Raymond Brown 14 Now They’ve Got a Foot in the Door Eddie Burgin Byron Campos Elsa Campos Eddie Chapin Donna Cheshire Sandy Cheshire Marie Clark Carla Conley Charles Conley John Conrad Karen Cox Dan Crawford Tammy Crosby Tad Curry Janna Davis Sally Davis Mary Helen de Los Santos Rodney Dittmar Lynn Dumback Bob Draughn Sara Enochs Clara Findley James Findley Brenda Flanmgan Kevin Fox Mark Fox Sheila Fuller NickGadlm Hillary Garin Mike Gill Margaret God bold Latonia Greer Julie Hamby Van Hargis John Hauerwas Judy Hicks Ralph Hines Janet Hooper Ci2dy Hoover David Hopkins David Huffstutler Frances Johnson Carolyn Jones Ruth Ann Jones Larry Kaufman Kristi Kennedy Darrel Ketner Ava Lake Kevin Leatherwood Thomas Lemons Bryan Luckett Vicki Luckett Jeff Maniscalco Steve Margadonna Susan Marlin Vincet Massey Melvin McMurry Brian Moore Steve Moore Tracy Moreland Kara Morris Phillip Nichols Charlie Norman Ernie Pannell Shawn Pannell Linda Patrick Steve Popp Dede Rainbolt Gregg Ray Mary Reel Rhonda Rhodes Gary Richardson Linda Rosenstiel Allison Sampson Dianna Sands Erice Sandoz Cecil Savage Randy Smith Courtney Stoval David Stuckey Mark Talley Sheila Talley Donald Teague Ricky Thompson Lisa Trull Sara Walden Alfreda Washington Len Washington Mandy Wheeler Amanda Wheeless Arthur Wilson Danny Wilson Mitchell Wilson Rodney Wilson Gregg Woodall Darlene Woods Lafonda Young Martha Young Freshmen Learn What It’s All About 16 Tammy Zimmerman a. Freshman students in English class engage in group activities, b. Lisa Trull performs embarrassing antics during freshman band initiation, c. Twirler Susan Martin patiently awaits her cue to begin, d. Gregg Ray and Julie Hamby participate in a skit during a pep rally. 17 a. Don Young, Robin Hoggard, and other juniors grab a quick snack at break, b. Darlent Kinchlow plaits Daryl Martin’s hair before school, c. Bennet Fox and Terry Julian enjoy a break from football practice as they hang around in the fieldhouse. d. Escaping from school hassles, Stephanie Lee awaits the second period bell. e. A. coke at the Sonic proves inviting, f. After threatening the photographer, Beth Bickham and Bill Muldoon are captured holding hands at break, g. In the smoking area Anne Fuller offers Gordon Marchbank a light, h. Teresa Anderson recites the lines of Laura in The Glass Menagerie, i. Greg Ward peeks around the corner in Mr. Alderman's office. 19 Pastimes Pursued Students are usually involved in something, whether it is sports or band or academics. Studying, and rehearsing are two activities that most students are familiar with. But after all this time consuming activity, how do these students pass the time? Well, there are those who have to be admired for their perfected style of loafing and those who can memorize the weekly television schedule with no study at all, but many seem to work during their “spare time” collecting, creating, and exercising! There are those among us like Lisa Sandox who collects stamps and old coins, Bennett Fox who collects the ever popular baseball cards and Courtney Stovall who backpacks whenever possible, that agree hobbies give them satisfaction and enjoyment alike. Those people like Amanda Wheeless who collects porcelain dolls and statuettes, and relaxes with a drawing pad and pen, Lynda Martin, Kim Freels, and Sally Davis who create beautiful works of art using merely canvas, paint, and brush, take time in perfecting their individual hobbies. Then there is Bill Muldoon who scuba dives with the greatest of ease, an (lets not forget Lacy Hill. Not only does Lacy collect menus and matchbooks, but she also engages in such sophisticated games as backgammon and chess. Many hobbyers mentioned that having a hobby not only meant enjoyment, but also work, whether it is keeping a collection up to date, or improving one’s ability. There were those who stated that their hobby relaxed them and helped them get away from the routine of a typical day. a. Don Young takes a moment to relax with his guitar, b. Surrounded by backpacking equipment, Courtney Stovall waits for the van to take him to his camping destination, c. Freshman Tad Curry, takes a peaceful moment from class to daydream, d. Richard Armstrong carefully reads care instructions for his dog Pal. e. Twirler Sherryn Pryor performs his hobby with style during halftime at football games, f. Teacher Wes Robbins, engages in one of his many hobbies directing the band. 21 Sophomores Advance From Last Place Ross Armstrong David Baily Terry Bagnefski Allen Bates Lynn Belcher Lisa Betz Joyce Bowen Dixie Branom Janna Briggs Janet Brock Sherri Bert Anthony Callagan Carolyn Campion 22 a. Sophomore class favorites are: Steve Rainey, Sharia Moore, Yvonna Dunn, and Gary English. b. Officers are: Rhonda Day, vice-president. Farre Darababey, secretary; Yvonna Dunn, president; and not pictured Janet Brock, treasurer, c. Shanna Romans adjusts the focus on the microscope in Biology I. Tommy Carter Ajay Chopra Tommy Clark Cara Claton Kim Coker Grant Cowell Farid Darabody Ronda Day Barbara Dorough Mack Doster Jeff Dunn Yvonna Dunn Bill Droughn Michael Ebensburger Chris Elliot Gary English David Erb Scott Fulghun Melisa Garin Telita George Sherre Godall Betty Grove John Guidry Marty Hanby Shaun Harrison Paul Hicks Holly Hayes Veti Hickson Kim Hoggard Ann Hopkins Beth Hopkins Jammie House Teri Hunt Mariellen Jobe Ellie Johnson 23 Pam Johnston Darryl Jones Jill Kelly Ray Leslie Karl Logue Dina Luckett Terry Luckett Richard Lynch Wayne Matlock Jerry McDaniel Marcie McDaniel Dinnis McMurry Jay Miller Johnna Moore Sharia Moore Donnie Morris Bill Muldoon Mark Narramore Lafonda Nelson David Newsom Donata Ogdon Mike Panter Keven Pannell Bobby Phifer Jason Philips Casey Phillips Bobby Pierce Leah Pompa Donna Rackley Steve Rainey Ted Reel Billy Relford William Richardson Gary Robnett Shana Romans Lenard Sampson Brian Sanders George Savage Lana Scott John Shannon Lorie Shannon Ricky Snyder 24 a. Beth Hopkins demonstrates how to prepare potato salad for the Homemaking II class, b. David Bailey, Jeff Jones, and Greg Bass pay close attention to the yards gained and lost by the varsity Tigers; Bailey and Jones kept statistics and phoned them in to the Dallas Morning News. c. William Day, Tom Carter, Pam Johnston, and Veta Hickson escape from English studies in Alice Wyatt’s class, d. Dennis Findley adds another dent to the spirit car during Homecoming week while Marty Hanby, Grant Crowell. Jerry McDaniel, Gary Robnett, Alan Bates, James Findley, and Brian Olmstead watch. Two Out of Four Ain’t Bad He walked through the foyer doors on the first day of school with an edge of confidence and familiarity. This year he would prove himself, no longer at the bottom of the ladder. At least he had some authority, he thought. The sophomore boy, lunch tucked snugly under his arm, nudged his way through the usual first day crowd to find some friendly faces. He was one of 104 sophomores about to begin a year of English, geometry, biology, and maybe (if he had a late birthday) driver’s ed. He got more respect and felt he had some kind of authority over the freshmen, although he rarely flaunted it. What did he have to look forward to? Not that much. He mostly anticipated being a junior, getting a driver’s license, going to a few parties, and participating in the school activities. He dreaded a year of honey buns and barbecued potato chips in the cafeteria. Putting up with freshmen and being looked down on were other worries. And the final burden was having to wait for the second bell to be dismissed at lunch. “We've got a few stars here and there,” he thought, glancing around the foyer. “We have our share of smart and outgoing kids. Besides brains we have some really good athletes; they are pretty big.” The bell rang. The sophomore boy dismissed his daydream and returned to the foyer. He trudged into the auditorium, sat on the left side, and waited instructions for the year. Cassius Williams Larry Wilson Tonya Wilson Todd Yeager Bernetta Young Terry Staples Jerry Thompson Mark Underwood Sheree Webb Anna White Dawn White 25 Two by Two Regardless of what students do on the weekends, most agree that dating is foremost in their minds. What to wear and whom to ask seem to be headache causing questions that unceasingly set them into a state of absolute bewilderment. When they think they have all the answers, another set of questions come to mind. Where to go, when to go, what to say, and most of all what not to say . . . First comes the phone call. . . Hello Gertrude, this is Harvey. Oh, hi Harv. Wha cha doin’? . . . and so on. Eventually the question is popped; the date is on. Next comes the preparation . . . Should I wear the green or blue shirt. How should I wear my hair? Gerty ponders, while Harv debates which car to take. Now that I’m ready, how do I pass the time for the next twenty minutes? Gerty thinks to herself. She makes several trips to the mirror to make sure she looks okay. While waiting, the question of which side of the car to get in on arises. At 7:00 Harvey is experiencing what seems like one of the worst moments of his life — meeting Gertrude’s parents. He has to snswer the routine questions, where they were going and what time he would have her home. First comes the small talk while Gertrude makes a final glance in the mirror. Besides, she doesn’t want to look too anxious by being completely ready when Harvey arrives. After Gerturde’s grand entrance they leave and she, like most girls, at the last minute she decides to slide in on his side of the car. After eating, they go to see a movie at the Rolling Hills Twin Cinema in Greenville and finally decide which movie to see. When they return to Commerce, they do what everybody does — ride around. By this time, they know each other’s birthdays, hobbies, where their parents work, and other closely related facts. A friendly goodnight kiss ends it — for now. Ad a. Johnna Moore and Gregg Woodall share smiles over a friendly coke. b. Students take a casual moment to ralax on a local country road. c. Bobby Pierce and Yvonna Dunn find pleasure in just being together, d. Adding height to the excitement of a pep rally, Anne Fuller and Gordon Marchbank eagerly anticipate that evening’s game. e. Bobby Clark pays close attention to JoAnne Bundrick at the teacher's Christmas party, f. Lana Scott and K. C. Green steal a quiet moment during lunch for themselves. 26 It is 9 p.m. in the city of Commerce, the “town with nothing to do.” However, if you take a quick glance around the town on a Friday night you will see how each student fills their hours of boredom. The kickers can be found alongside their four-wheeled companions (trucks) raising as much $ (@ as can be raised on the parking lot of Howards Discount Center. After an exciting rodeo, true cowboys can be found two- stepping to the sounds of Ronnie Milsap, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. They take pride in their western dress, their music and mostly in their trucks. The freaks can generally be found on the outskirts of town trying to assemble enough people to have a party. “Party” is the most important word in the vocabulary of freaks. They live for Friday nights. When they cruise the Sonic, you can hear the blaring sounds of the Zoo bringing jam from Thin Lizzy, Povit Blank and Ted Nugent. The blacks can be found gathering at the cafe for a game of pool, or just to listen to the “funk” of the latest soul bands. They enjoy playing basketball, partying and dancing. In Neylandville, they usually assemble on the school grounds. They enjoy listening to soul bands like the Commodores, L.T.D. and the Formaldehide Funk Men. The next class of students includes the Peabodies. They can usually be found “grazing the pastures of knowledge” in the privacy of their own home. These students seldom dare to wander from their houses unless they are called by a good movie, an educational adventure of the chance to get hold of a rather enticing book. The last group of students includes those who are bold enough not to be tied to any of the above social classes. It is this group of people that makes up a large portion of our student body. These students have earned respect for what they do and for the example they seem to set. They are the students everyone is expected to be like and most of the faculty likes to protect. They live two entirely different lives. At school they make honor grades and are active in all student activities, but, for entertainment, after the adults have gone to sleep, it is a large part of this group that is found mixing freely with the other students. They attend concerts, go to parties and participate in all of the other typical high school activities. 28 ▲e a. Tony Dorsett entertains all Cowboy fans. b. Zane Pressley lays back to the sounds of the ZEW. c. The crowd cheers the Tigers on to another victory, d. Kirby Lambert and Kim Elliott play foosball at the Showdown, e. Lacy Hill enjoys another dance at the Electric Circus. 29 30 Juniors: Just One Step Away The staae is set. The lights are dimmed. And the music begins. Act one, the transition is upon us, and who else should appear but last year’s sophomores respectfully renamed as the 1977-78 Junior Class, having climbed one more rung on the ladder of seniority. Act two, the money . . .Sale of records and magazines, undoubtedly a good idea for a money making project, was enthusiastically carried out by the members of the class. Through barking dogs, apologetic customers, the definate “no’s,” and the possible “yes’,” the juniors succeeded in raising $858.35 toward the annual Junior-Senior Prom. Act three, the ring ... the word is out and it spreads like wildfire. Signs go up, and everyone is talking about the “big event.” “What's going on” someone asks, “Juniors are ordering their class rings,” another answers. Sophomores examine the folder to see what kind of selection there is, while seniors peer at the new choices that have been added. Finally the juniors get their chance to look at the packet. . .“Oh, look at the red stone! That is definately the one I will get, the red one ... but wait, look at the blue one!” The big day arrives, and Margaret Allen juniors walk into the library where the ordering takes place. This is it, and each is sure that they made the right choice. Act four, the Prom, our final act. The night is here. All the work and late hours paid off. Now all that matters is having a good time — and this junior class is one who can tell you about having a good time any time of the day or night. a. Class favorites are: David Lemons, Anthony Brigham, Annette McKinney, and Dena Lytle, b. Class officers are: Zane Pressley, president; Jason Cunningham, vice president; Kern Collard, treasurer, and Robin Hoggard, secretary. Richard Armstrong Randy Bagnefski David Belcher Sharon Bohlender Dawn Branom Anthony Brigham Jennifer Brock Becky Bryant Ernie Bussell Becky Clay Kerri Collard Kellie Cummings Jason Cunningham Don Davis Pat Davis William Day Denise Dickson Denise Eaton Gary Ferret Dennis Findley Helen Fletcher Bennet Fox Kim Freels Duane Green Kyle Greenlee Chants Green Tracy Greer Kim Hamby Christy Hanby Roberta Harney Donna Hawkins Robin Hoggard Chuck Hollingsworth Jana Holmes Steve Huffstutler Nancy lies Kristi Ingold Pam Johnson Terry Johnson Carolyn Jones Donna Jones Roger Jones Darlene Kmchlow Tammy Kirkland Anita Lane David Lemons Dena Lytle Steve Mamscalco Gordon Marchbank Daryl Martin Lynda Martin Rebecca McDowell Bob McFateridge Mary Ann McGaugh Annette McKinney Mitch Moore Jeff Murphey Kirsti Newton Lindy Nivens Victor Norman Kristy Ogle Brian Olmstead David Panned Tammie Panned Richard Parrish Tammy Patterson Charlie Philips Kenny Plunkett Shea Pressley Zane Pressley 31 Juniors Anticipate Class Promotion, Sherryn Pryor Ann Quarles Sammy Rackley Renee Ripley Sammy Sampson Lisa Sandoz Joanna Sands Liza Scott Brenda Speight Robbie Speight Betty Spoon Scott Thompson Eric Walden Mike Wamack Robert Watson Darlene Weatherbee Scott Williams David Wilson Kenneth Wilson Don Young Shawn Zeneski I Will 32 Premature Senioritis Deemed Critical a. Christy Hanby consults world history teacher Carla Peevy on her choice for a book report, b. Scott Williams, LaFonda Nelson, Anita Lane, and Darlene Weatherbee show their spirit at a pep rally, c. Eyes alight with daydreams, Lynda Martin escapes the day's hassles, d. Juniors Pat Davis, Kip Hamby and Roger Jones anxiously await the bell signalling the end of class (finally), e. Eric Walden gives his undivided attention to an evidently interesting lecture, f. Kim Freels, Lindy Nivens and Chante Greer investigate the card files in the library in hopes of finding information for a world history project, g. What? Are David Rainbolt and Kyle Greenlee (behind the can) trying to suggest that the junior class is composed of mixed fruit? Not, just BANANAS! h. Dena Lytle tries to think of just the right word to put in a story for the newspaper. A0 Ah 33 a night in It was state election night '78. Listening anxiously to returns in his classroom with a few students was Mr. Steve Scroggin. But while the radio spouted out percentages on Hill’s lead over Briscoe, most juniors and seniors were in the foyer escaping the political arena and being transferred to Paris, France. It was a Paris of silver and blue streamers, the Eiffel Tower, French stores, and a French cafe. The junior class began in March preparing for the junior-senior prom with a theme of Gay Paree. Deciding to concentrate on a quality band. Lynx from Dallas, the class omitted the banquet and had a program including “Remember When” and “Class Wills.” A special moment occurred when Mr. Alvis Alderman was named an honorary member of the class of ’78 for being with the class for six years. Behind all those decorations lay all the important moments of work. Juniors put in hours at the school, making last minute preparations. And then Friday night before the prom when everything seemed ready, they walked out to find that the hall had flooded because the “creek” under the bridge had sprung a leak . . . that meant more hours of work. There was not only time put into the prom, there was also money — $ 1400. So, as the juniors and seniors left Paris, France, May 6, there was something more to remember than Hill’s close victory over Briscoe. There were memories of a night in Gay Paree. 34 a. Holding tightly to Steve Maniscalco, Becky Clay enjoys a slow dance, b. Damon Jones remembers elementary school during the program, c. Sampling the refreshments are Rosalie McNew, Richard Armstrong, Anne Fuller, and Mary Ann McGaugh. d. An artist at heart, Donna Crosby works on decorations during the week before the prom. e. Scott Williams carefully secures vines to the trellis. 1. Clapping to the beat of the music, juniors and seniors get down to the sounds of Lynx. g. Pam Johnson remains comfortable while working on a silver star to hang in the cafeteria. 36 Seniors Anticipate New-Found Freedom Song Free Bird by Lynard Skynard If I leave here tomorrow. Would you still remember me? I must be traveling on now, Cause there’s too many places I’ve got to see. If I stay here with you, girl. Well, things just couldn’t be the same, Cause I’m as free as a bird now. And this bird you’ll never change. And this bird cannot change. And this bird you cannot change. Lord knows I can’t change. Bye-bye, babe, it’s been a sweet love, yea, yea, Though this feeling I can’t change. But please don’t take it so badly. Cause Lord knows I’m to blame. If I stay here with you now. Things just couldn’t be the same. Cause I’m as free as a bird now, how ’bout you? And the bird they’ll never change. And this bird cannot change. And the bird you cannot change. Lord knows I can’t change. Lord help me, I can’t change. Lord, I can’t change. Oh, won’t you fly high a free bird, yea? Flower — lupin Colors — blue and silver Motto Sanskrit Poem: For yesterday is but a memory And tomorrow is only a vision But today well lived makes every yesterday a memory of happiness And every tomorrow a vision of hope. Look well, therefore, to this day. f a. Senior class officers are: Damon Jones, treasurer. Annette Murphy, president, Kirby Lambert, vice-president; and Silvia Day. secretary, b. Displaying senior spirit, Ginny Hopkins. Kathy Troutt, Janice McQuary, Rosalie McNew, Ramona Moore, and Mary Ann Campion applaud a Tiger basket at the North Lamar game c. Nominee for best looking, Tamar Marchbank flashes a smile for the camera d. Scott Stahl, Ricky Davis, Audrey Irons, and Terry Dickson place orders for invitations with Ed McMeans and Sandi Delaune e. Teresa Anderson gives Anne Fuller a friendly hug between classes, f. Jeff Koch completes work on his building and trades project g. Seniors bring the traditional ending to the football season by joining in the senior sing at the Quinlan pep rally. 37 Seniors Boast With Pride and Prejudice Bidwell Alverson Anderson Arnorld Baker Cambell Branch Brigham Campos Crowell Driggers Dickson Dorrough Ebensberger Martha Ginny Kenny Michael Compared to the other classes, they had little more experience, a little more prestige, and a lot more pride. They were the seniors. But the seniors best described themselves. As the elders of the school, they boasted with prejudice that their class was: ambitious, talented, successful, intelligent, spirited, close great scholars, great athletes, and great party people; fun loving wild, crazy, adventurous CHAMPIONS, Great, Excellent, inebriated, responsible Fluellen Flynn If you think we’re not that good, just remember when the bathrooms had to be locked, there was no break, “trig” wasn’t even considered and a good football season was 1 -9-0. a group of very smart people who have a good time and still do well in school. Even some teachers found something unique about the seniors. They characterized the class as: very Good, sparky,” extremely good or extremely indifferent, and finally a lost cause. And the seniors kept trying to prove themselves. They revived trig and physics and filled a new Biology II class. Seniors presided over 11 of the 13 school organizations. Maybe they led well because the class was so close; after all they had spent a lot of time together. Of 57 of the 95 seniors surveyed, 18 had lived in Commerce all their lives, and 25 started school here. After growing up together, they shared new responsibilities during the final year. But along with the extra responsibilities, they had fun. Of the group polled, 46 had or would turn 18 during the school year. They fully took advantage of being legal” in a wet town. They anxiously awaited graduation but feared the future without the security of friends. They especially resented having to go to school four periods a day when most only needed two American government credits to graduate. But they went those four periods. And they graduated. Most of them only to be freshmen the second time around. Hopkins Hudson Irons c 0) n Johnson Johnson Jones A Johnson Jones Jones c I a 39 Tommy Ramona Rosalie Tamar Bob 40 Seniors Are Just Four-Year-Old Freshmen Langley Koch Lambert McKenzie McDaniel Masoodi McCarty Marchbank Moghtaderi McQueary Me New McQuary Newman Murphy Murdock Pannell Margarei Ann Mark Neva Gena All That Hassle . . . Ad a. Scott Stahl demonstrates modesty at his accomplishment while John Walker and Dan Winn look on b. Her face contoured with emotion. Donna Crowell clutches her newly received diploma while good byes and congratulations are extended, c. Salutatorian Janice McQuary takes her place on stage while the soon to be graduates proceed down the aisles to the strains of ‘Pomp and Circumstance ' d. Seniors wait to start the last practice before the “real thing with as much composure as they are capable of having e. For one of the last times they will all be together, the senior class of 1978 eagerly awaits the trip across the stage which will make them alumni, f. Kim Bone, Jeff Busby, and K. C. Green excitedly look forward to their upcoming graduation g. Gmny Hopkins, followed by Carolyn Johnson, makes her way through the crowded foyer after the Commencement exercises, h. Decked out in gowns, tassels, and mortar boards, seniors wait in the auditorium for a school dress-rehearsal to begin i. Lacy Hill happily points out the count down to graduation on Mr. Steve Scroggin’s board on the last day of regularly scheduled classes. A9 42 for a Little Tassel! Friday, May 19, there was standing room only in the high school auditorium. The parking lot was full by 7:30. Seniors came well supplied with boxes of Kleenex. As you entered the foyer, nervous seniors milled around trying to calm down before that momentous trip across the stage. Commencement is a ceremony that is experienced by virtually all people and can be as joyous as a wedding or for some as sad as a funeral. Many things, however, made this year’s graduation unique. The seniors of ’78 were as close a group as had been through the halls of CHS in a long time. They had been through a lot together. The class had the most honor graduates (25) in the history of the school. Looking toward the future, they had the widest range of prospective colleges selected in many years. Unexpectedly, most of the kleenexes went unused. Their eagerness to “get it all over with’’ resulted in the ceremony lasting exactly 38 minutes rather than the planned 45. The class of ’78 sang the school song to end the ceremony. The moment was a touching one that everyone will probably always remember. The alumni left the room they entered as seniors with pride, dignity, and screams of “We’re out!” 43 If it were a walkathon, they'd have made a fortune I recognized the dimple in his chin At Valley View one Saturday Kip Hamby ran up to a woman, started pulling on her baby carriage, and said That’s my baby. Roger Jones and Chris Potter went to Pat Mayse Lake on Friday, April 14. On the way back to Commerce, Roger’s car died. They hitch hiked back home after walking 15 miles. No, Virginia, there is no Magumbi River Chucky Hollingsworth competed in informative speaking at UIL and didn’t have any idea what he was talking about. He made up his entire speech and created a river called the Magumbi River. One of the judges said, Gee, he knew more about it than I did. To Chucky’s surprise he was awarded first place. It would have only been a $200 fine Around Homecoming time some members of the Key Club planned a few extra curricular activities, one of which included the loan of one road sign which read, Mt. Vernon, 6 miles.” This was to top our annual bonfire. After straining to get the sign back to Commerce, one of the law abiding members of the club, Bob King, tried diligently to cover its tracks. Bob painted over the sign and then rewrote the Mt. Vernon back on it. Saturday, February 11 we went to school Don't you wish Chris were your friend? Trying to have some fun, Scott Stahl hung on to the side of Chris Peek’s car and rode along until Chris flung him off as he rounded a corner. Thomas Taylor had to jump on Chris Peek’s car to avoid being run over by him while walking across the parking lot one day. Thomas saw him coming but thought he would swerve at the last minute to keep from hitting him. Chris, on the other hand, thought Thomas would surely jump out of the way. What goes up must come down While taking pictures of the all district volleyball girls, Dena Lytle, Laura Morris, Christy Hanby, Nancy lies, and Ellie Johnson got stuck on the roof between the main building and the gym. 44 She did the same thing when opportunity knocked While sitting in the teachers lounge enjoying a coke, Mrs. Helen Helton, out of the blue, yelled “go away” only to find there wasn’t anyone at the door. If a woman driver is bad, a woman bus driver is awful While driving the bus at regional UIL contest in Arlington, Mrs. Myrna Bass scraped the bus on a fence. v j Cheaters never win Short people do have somebody On Miss JoAnn Bundrick’s first day of school she was propositioned by a student. He walked up to her thinking she was a new student and said, “Can I walk you to class?” In an effort to win the White Lake Marathon, Charlie Philips and Steve Driggers stole a paddle boat and paddled with their hands. Unfortunately, the boat sank. Have you had your sprinkle today? During a Student Council skit in the Variety Show where Terry Julian was a weather forecaster, Dena Lytle was supposed to pour water on him whenever rain was mentioned. However, she was the one who got all wet. Beware of alligators in ET sewers After leaving an ET basketball game, Debra Richardson’s keychain broke while Donna Crowell was in the process of unlocking the door and fell into a drainage hole. He’d have done a song and dance for 50e One day near Christmas, Dan Winn started singing carols on Tanglewood. An unidentified man gave Dan a quarter, probably thinking he was contributing to a worthy cause. Face it, hard is hard Jason Phillips learned a lesson the hard way when he hit Steve Margadonna one good one on the head. He actually broke his hand. Saturday, April 8 we went to school I just love a restaurant with atmosphere Ellis Johnson, Kim Elliott, and Amy Johnson at the Spanish Club Convention at San Antonio followed the Six Dollar Man and Shawn the Leprechaun, two waiters at The Magic Time Machine, on a “potty patrol to the women’s restroom. When they reached their destination. Bill Muldoon took their picture because it was the only place with enough light in the restaurant. Has anybody called Guiness? Chris Peek, hoping for a new world record, wadded up twelve pieces of notebook paper and stuffed them into his mouth. Maybe she wanted to be elected Most Original Dena Lytle knows how it feels to be the wrong color at the wrong time. She was the only player who showed up wearing a white uniform. The rest of the volleyball team was dressed out in orange. You should see her leap tall buildings in a single bound. Among her many other talents, Laura Morris can fake running into a wall and make it look and sound like she really did. Add that to your list of favorite excuses Scott Stahl, Kim Elliott, and Mr. Bennett Jeter were all late for their first period class one day because they didn’t know the electricity had gone off for about an hour the night before. Saturday, April 22 we went to school He knew better than to do it during the monsoon season Steve Maniscalco diligently worked three hours draining a swimming pool so he would be able to practice skateboarding. Unfortunately, it rained the next day. Oh, well, she probably didn’t have anything better to do After creating a skit for the Variety Show and practicing it several times, a few of the NHS members were quite disturbed that their skit was cancelled. One among these few was Kim Elliott who turned 18 on the night of one of the practices. 46 Next year the profits will finish the gym The last ten weeks of school some of the high school teachers got serious about losing weight. They banded together and put up a weight rate chart to measure weekly progress. Fines were levied if weight loss wasn’t sufficient. By the end of school over $40 in fines had been collected, which was spent on a Kentucky Fried Chicken picnic with all the trimmings. I thought I told you to use the front entrance While attending a Student Council Convention in Ft. Worth, Chris Elliott, Kim Bone, and Christy Hanby were shot at while exiting the Sheraton Hotel through a rear entrance at 2:00 in the morning. He started school on July 17 Talk about good students, Zane Pressley got up, took a shower, and was in the process of getting ready for school when his mother walked in and asked what he was doing. He told her he was getting ready for school. Mrs. Pressley then informed him that it was only 3:00 in the morning. Scroggin’s believe it or not Mr. Steve Scroggin should receive an award for “the best lies ever told.” One day he told his classes the school board passed a new rule that required all male teachers to wear a tie on certain days. Another one of his famous lies was that “he was our shepherd and was guiding us down the pathway of knowledge. Mr. Scroggin gave his second period class high blood pressure when he came back from the nurse's office holding a cotton ball on his arm and told them that “the blood test doesn’t hurt much. It wasn’t a blood test at all, but a blood pressure check. To get back at Mr. Scroggin, the nurse came in to his classroom and told him that she needed to check everyone for lice. She started by checking his mustache. The Agony and the Ecstacy Amy Johnson, the perfectionist, disappointed us all one night while taking pictures of students at the Electric Circus. Later, she realized she had forgotten the film for the camera. Anita Bryant would have been proud Attempting to set another world record, Chris Peek, Dan Winn, and Zane Pressley ate 56 oranges. He has a great future in show business While experiencing difficulties with the next act at the Variety Show, Terry Julian went on stage and ad libbed the commercial of the Emergency Broadcasting System. He stood there and beeped until the problem was solved. Saturday, May 13 we went to school 47 r. HONORS f cr as cr. as . .HONORS. . .HONORS. . .HONORS. . . HONOR} John Clark PERSONALITY: Best-Looking CLASSIFICATION: Senior HOBBIES: Motorcycle riding, sports, “runnin’ around” PROFILE: quiet, a very serious exterior with unexpected, out of character spurts of playfulness and or craziness FAVORITE MOVIES: “Patton,” “True Grit” FAVORITE YEARBOOK: Sregit f X (A w z. PERSONALITY: Most Original c CLASSIFICATION: Junior HOBBIES: Cheerleading, sports. w “John” PROFILE: Crazy, friendly, creative. 5 fun-loving, active, curly-headed. talkative, cute • FAVORITE MOVIE: “A Star is Born” • FAVORITE YEARBOOK: Sregit r X Nancy Z lies X • E PERSONALITIES: Friendliest, Mr. CHS CLASSIFICATION: Senior HOBBIES: Sports, dancing, being around other people PROFILE: Super friendly, out going, turns red when teachers accidentally call him “Stanley” when calling roll, all-around good guy FAVORITE MOVIE: “Brian’s Song” FAVORITE YEARBOOK: Sregit Damon Jones •V_______________________________________________ V HONORS. . .HONORS. . .HONORS. . .HONORS. . .HONORS 48 • HONORS. . .HONORS. . .HONORS. . .HONORS. . .HONORS. . . Bob King PERSONALITY: Most Likely to Qi irrppH CLASSIFICATION: Senior HOBBIES: Photography, running, and listening to music PROFILE: an intelligent, responsible individual, tall, blond, with an insane sense of humor FAVORITE MOVIE: “Star Wars” FAVORITE YEARBOOK: Sregit PERSONALITY: Most Original CLASSIFICATION: Junior HOBBIES: Motorcycling, drums, skateboarding (not necessarily in that order) PROFILE: Easy going, good sense of humor (looney), skateboard crazed FAVORITE MOVIE: “High Anxiety” FAVORITE YEARBOOK: Sregit Steve Maniscalco Sregit Profiles HONORS. . .HONORS. . .HONORS. .HONORS. . .HONORS. . . 49 IONORS. . . HONORS. . .HONORS. . .HONORS. . .HONORS. . . IIO Janice McQuary PERSONALITY: Most Likely to Qi irrppH CLASSIFICATION: Senior HOBBIES: Swimming, tennis, playing the piano, reading PROFILE: Soft-spoken, bright, enjoys people, has a good sense of humor FAVORITE MOVIE: “The Goodbye Girl” FAVORITE YEARBOOK: Sregit I PERSONALITY: Most Spirited CLASSIFICATION: Junior HOBBIES: Music, law enforcement, and automobiles PROFILE: You can hear him a mile away, always smiling, considers “dern” a bad word FAVORITE MOVIE: “Silver Streak” FAVORITE YEARBOOK: Sregit David Wilson Kathy Troutt PERSONALITIES: Miss CHS Best Looking CLASSIFICATION: Senior HOBBIES: Twirling, swimming, skiing PROFILE: Outgoing, attends all athletic games, loves to laugh, and has to stand on tip of toes to get a drink FAVORITE MOVIE: “Gone With the Wind” FAVORITE YEARBOOK: Sregit HONORS. HONORS. . .HONORS. . .HONORS. . .HONORS. . . 50 s. . .HONORS . . .HONORS. . .HONORS. .HONORS. Darlene Young PERSONALITIES: Friendliest, Most Spirited CLASSIFICATION: Senior HOBBIES: Swimming, partying, talking, and cheerleading PROFILE: Fun-loving, outspoken, and likes to meet people of the male gender FAVORITE MOVIE: ”A Star is Born” FAVORITE YEARBOOK: Sregit HONORS w y W X C ( ) X c z Nominees for personalities are: Kenny Shaw. Best Looking and Mr CHS; Chris Peek, Most Likely to Succeed; Susan Jones. Best Looking and Miss CHS; Teddy Reel, Friendliest. Scott Williams, Most Spirited; an unknown looney. Most Likely to Lose his Head Under Pressure; Tamar Marchbank. Best Looking and Most Original. Chester Panned, Most Original; Kim Elliott. Most Spirited and Most Likely to Succeed; Kathy Popp, Most Original. Laura Morris. Friendliest, Amy Johnson. Most Likely to Succeed and Most Original; and Terry Julian, Friendliest, (not pictured) Roger Jones, Best Looking and Charley Philips, Most Original. NORS. . .HONORS. . .HONORS. . .HONORS. . .HONORS. . . — O y W X 51 HONORS, HONORS, HONORS . . . HONORS, HONORS, HONORS . . . HO The Award’s the Thing a. The 78 honor graduates are: (1 st row) Susan Jones, Annette Murphy, Anne Fuller, Kim Bone. Kirby Lambert, Bob King. (2nd row) Karen Hudson, Ana Maria Campos, Janice McQuary, Rosalie McNew, Thomas Taylor, Dan Winn, Kathy Troutt, Margaret Wooldridge, Kenny Murdock. (3rd row) Donna Crowell, Kim Elliott, Ramona Moore, Jeff Jones, Amy Johnson. (4th row) Chris Peek, Melissa Mills. Damon Jones, and David Bidwell. Not pictured Audry Irons, b. Amy Johnson earned recognition as the 1978 valedictorian with a 98.48 four year academic average, c. Lisa Betz receives her C awards and medals from Mr. Alvis Alderman in the spring awards assembly, d. This year’s salutatorian was Janice McQuary who attained a 98.45 four year academic average. A Ab UIL Awards JENNIFER ANDERSON — alternate debate team; Piano solo, all district band DAVID BAILY — alternate slide rule DAWN BRANOM — Who’s Who in Music, Purdue University Hall of Fame, all district band, region band. Best Player 77-78 JANET BROCK — alternate poetry interpretation CAROLYN CAMPION — 3rd place prose reading KELLIE CUMMINGS — Who’s Who in Music, II Division clarinet solo, all-district band, I Division UIL Twirling SALLY DAVIS — alternate debate team; I Division flute solo, all-district band DENISE DICKSON — Who’s Who in Music, II Division flute solo RODNEY DITTMAR — I Division trumpet solo, all-district band JOHN DORROUGH — 3rd place UIL science, cast of alternate One-Act Play; Purdue University Hall of Fame MICHAEL EBENSBERGER — alternate prose reading KIM ELLIOTT — 2nd place debate team JIMMY FAIRES — Purdue University Hall of Fame JOHN FLYNN — 1st place newswriting; Who’s Who in Music, Purdue University Hall of Fame, I Division alto clarinet solo, all-district band, region band, area band, Arion Award KENNY FRERICHS — all-district band RENEE FULLWOOD — 1 st place oral reading MELISSA GARIN — cast of alternate One-Act Play, alternate all-star cast member 52 RS, O 2 O 30 in © 2 o 30 era O z o 30 C 3 Scholar-Citizenship Awards AMY JOHNSON.................................................Balfour award JANICE McQUARY.....................................D.A.R. representative DAMON JONES......................................Kiwanis club citizenship KIM ELLIOTT......................................Kiwanis club citizenship TERRY JULIAN.....................................Kiwanis club scholarship GENA RAINEY .....................................Kiwanis club scholarship DAVID BIDWELL.....................................Rotary club scholarship DONNA CROWELL.....................................Rotary club scholarship —TERRY DICKSON............................................Lion’s club scholarship DEBBIE RIDDLE ....................................Pallas club scholarship JOHN DORROUGH.............................Nat’l Merit Commended student ORS. HONORS, HONORS . . . HONORS, HONORS, HONORS . . .HO -----------'-------------------------------------2 MARGARET GODBOLD — 2nd place oral reading JOHN GUIDRY — 1 st place district and regional persuasive speaking; all district band, 1st place local and regional science fair ROBERTA HARNEY — Who’s Who in Music, all district band HOLLY HAYES — 2nd place prose reading JOYCE HENRY — Who’s Who in Music CHUCK HOLLINGSWORTH — 1st place informative speaking KRISTI INGOLD — 2nd place informative speaking; all- district band AMY JOHNSON — 2nd place debate team; 1 st place local and regional science fair CAROLYN JONES — all-district band, I Division UIL Twirling SUSAN JONES — I Division flute solo, all-district band, I Division UIL Twirling KIRBY LAMBERT — cast alternate One-Act Play KARL LOGUE — II Division trumpet solo, I Division piano solo, all-district band LYNDA MARTIN — Who’s Who in Music, all-district band SUSAN MARTIN — II Division clarinet solo, all-district band, I Division UIL Twirling REBECCA McDOWELL — Who’s Who in Music, II Division flute solo, all-district band. Best Marcher 77-78 ROSALIE McNEW — Who’s Who in Music, I Division flute solo, I Division piano solo, all-district, band, I Division UIL Twirling JANICE McQUARY — Who’s Who in Music RAMONA MOORE — Who’s Who in Music, all-district band KARA MORRIS — III Division clarinet solo, II Division UIL Twirling LAURA MORRIS — 4th place persuasive speaking ANNETTE MURPHY — 3rd place persuasive speaking KRISTI NEWTON — cast of alternate One-Act Play, all-star cast CASEY PHILLIPS — all-district band SHERRYN PRYOR — III Division trumpet solo, all district band, I Division UIL Twirling GREGG RAY — 3rd place debate team MARY REEL — all-district band. III Division trumpet solo TED REEL — all-district band. III Division trombone solo RENEE RIPLEY — alternate shorthand; all-district band LINDA ROSENSTIEL — all-district band BEBBIE SANDERS — Who’s Who in Music MALIA SANDERS — Who’s Who in Music ERICA SANDOZ — II Division piano solo, all district band LISA SANDOZ — 1st place district and regional ready writing; I Division trumpet solo, II Division piano solo, all- district band, Best Player 77-78 GEORGE SAVAGE — all-district band JENNIFER STEWART — III Division flute solo MARK TALLEY — III Division drum solo, all district band SCOTT THOMPSON — all-district band KATHY TROUTT — II Division clarinet solo, I Division UIL Twirling, all-district band LISA WHEELESS — Who’s Who in Music GREGG WOODALL — 3rd place debate team TAMMY ZIMMERMAN — all-district band, II Division piano solo O 3d C 3 O 2 C 3 2 30 cr C 2 W X ( - X c 2 C 30 C 3 53 Af a. Carolyn Jones finds it more difficult to concentrate in class with the warm weather outside and begins to daydream, b. After a spring ram, his pick up and a dirt road provide fun for Kenny Plunkett, c. Anticipating a jarring landing on the piled up pads, Charlie Philips vaults over the pole. d. On a new Mo-Ped Scott Williams enjoys an afternoon ride. e. Renee Fullwood springs into action on a trampoline, practicing for a flip f. On the Wednesday that school is out, students dance to the beat of disco music at the Tarter Center, g. Harvey Martin, homegrown «79 for the Dallas Cowboys, signs another autograph at school on' Harvey Martin Day.” h. Holly Hayes concentrates on her cheer during cheerleader try outs in May; she was selected varsity cheerleader by a panel of judges. 54 SPRING FEVER With the spring came new interests, new things to do, and new tingling sunburns. It seemed like it was going to take forever before we could run around in shorts and tank tops again. But the sun finally broke through, and the temperature rose. Then we could step right out outdoors and see people absorbing the sun, flinging frisbees, riding bicycles, skateboarding, or maybe going to the lake to go water-skiing and picnicking. Some of the most fun, though, came when those spring showers arrived and those innocent back roads turned into a mud- trucker’s paradise. Our spring was also brightened up at school by a visit by Harvey Martin on Harvey Martin Day in Commerce. With his cheerful smile and friendly attitude, he made it just a little more bearable ’til the end of school. And finally graduation came, long awaited by the seniors of '78 and also long awaited by the juniors who moved up in rank to become seniors. So, the seniors slowly went away to college or to start careers. But they, as well as others, would always remember the carefree spring of '78. 55 a. Myrna Bass ages' Holly Hayes for the speech class's production of The Cop and the Anthem, b. Carolyn Jones waits for A Fifth of Beethoven to begin so the majorettes can do their routine, c. Carolyn Johnson and Sara Walden eagerly receive money for the baked goods at the Rodeo Club bake sale. d. Tammie Arnold and Donna Alverson practice surveying for their building and trades class, e. Scott Thompson, Margaret Wooldridge, Malia Sanders, Janice McQuary, Donna Crowell, Susan Jones and Melissa Mills practice bio energizing themselves as a Biology II experiment. GROUPS vV INTERACT! qerce tooLT GROUPS a.INTERACT: (first row) B. Young. M Talley, (second row) P. Johnston, S. Davis, J. Anderson, S. Webb, B. Dorrough, P Johnson, (third row) L. Rosensteel, J. Dorrough, B. Bickham, vice-president; M Carton, treasurer; J Brock, A. Campos, secretary, (fourth row) D. Branom, L. Wilson, K. Cox, V. Hickson, M. Goldbold, E. Campos, F. Young, S. Goodall, Colonel West, sponsor, F. Johnson, (not pictured) B Muldoon, president, b. FHA: (first row)G. Hopkins, R. McNew, D. White, D. Jones, C. Jones, (second row) L. Trull. E Campos, M. Reel, songleader; M. Godbold, historian; M. Wooldridge, president; B. Hopkins, secretary; M. Clark, (third row) A. Irons, A. Hopkins, C. Jones. D. Baker, vice president; A. White, J. Hamby, (not pictured) D. Riddle, R. Moore, D. Weatherbee, A. Lane, S. Yost, S. Jones, M. Sanders, D. Richardson, P. Ebensberger, J. Walker, T. Taylor, D. Eaton, L. Hili, P. McQueary, M. Allen, H. Fletcher, K. Shaw, M Greer, c. STUDENT COUNCIL: (first row) D Bidwell, K. Troutt, J. McQuary, G. Crowell. C. Pannell. (second row)C. Elliott, parliamentarian; D. Wilson, vice president; K. Bone, president; D. Jones, treasurer; D. Crowell, secretary, (third row) C. Hanby, D. Lytle. S. Jones. A. Hopkins, R. Ditmar, M. Ebensberger. S. Williams, Z. Pressley, (fourth row) B. Draughn. S. Pressley, D. Winn, (not pictured) Y. Dunn, J. Faires, J. Hamby. D. Hawkins. T. Julian, B. King, A. Murphy. M. Reel, A. Wheeles, B. Young d. QUILL SCROLL: C. Pannell. T. Julian, R. Harney, president; L Sandoz, S. Yost, K. Ingold, vice president; S Delaune, sponsor; J. Faires. K. Elliott, K. Lambert, secretary; C. Hollingsworth, B. King, treasurer (not pictured) A. Johnson. L. Wheeles, J. Flynn, C. Johnson. D Bailey. D Crosby. H. Hayes, L. Martin, B. McFatridge, B Muldoon. S. Pryor, D. Baker, K. Popp e. DRAMA CLUB: (first row) M McDaniel. S. Webb. M Young, C. Campion, L Betz, president elect; J. Brock, secretary-elect; H Hayes, C. Hollingsworth, (second row) A Johnson, K Lambert, B. Dorrough, J Guidry, treasurer elect; K Elliott, K. Newton, vice president elect; M Ebensberger, K Logue. f. APC: (first row) B Draughn. treasurer; B Muldoon. T. Patterson. R. Moore, vice president, K Cummings, secretary, (second row) L. Martin, S Pryor, J Clark, Z Pressley, (not pictured) A Johnson, M Fluellen, D. Winn, president; S Goodall, F. Young g. KEY CLUB (first row) J Clark, D. Jones, D. Crowell, J. McQuary, T. Julian, (second row) B Fox. R Day. T Reel. H. Hayes, R. McDowell, K Bone, D Young, V. Norman, C. Hollmsworth, K. Lambert (third row) A White. M Ebensberger, C Campion, R. Jones. J. Moore. D Young, S Jones, S. Pressley, A Fuller. T Taylor. A Murphy, D Richardson. K Troutt, Z Pressley, J Faires, president, S Williams, secretary; J. Jones, (fourth row) W Richardson. K. Hamby, C. Elliott, B Draughn, S. Stahl, vice president. R McNew, B King, treasurer. D Wilson, L Hill, G. Hopkins, R. Moore, D Hawkins, C Jones, h. NHS: (first row) K Hudson. R McNew, vice president, K. Elliott, treasurer; Z. Pressley, (second row) A. Campos, L Sandoz, K. Newton, D. Dickson, T Taylor, C. Jones, D. Winn, R. Moore, secretary, N lies, (third row) K. Lambert, R Harney. J Brock, R Ripley, K. Ingold, C. Peek. K Murdock, (fourth row)L. Funderburk, sponsor; C Hollingsworth, K. Cummings. T. Patterson, S Pryor. S. Huffstutler, R. Hoggard, A Johnson, D. Crowell, J. McQuary. president; M Mills, S. Jones, K Bone, K Troutt, D Wilson, (not pictured) D. Branom, K. Collard, A Fuller, A Irons. J. Jones, B King. A. Murphy, D. Bidwell 58 59 LOOKING OUT a. Wes Robbins positions the trophy the band won at the Cotton Bowl Parade of Champions in place, b. Ray Brown anticipates Sammy Rackley's ludgement of the milk he is tasting while Janna Davis samples cheese, c. Debra Richardson watches as Donna Crowell aids Janice McQuary in adding the final touches to the student council scrapbook she compiled and carried to state, d. John Dorrough, as a representative of •’Life Inc., tries to sell Miss Simple, Kristi Newton, the idea that there is more to life than raising petunias in The Case of the Crushed Petunias, e. An entry in Rodeo Club's annual rodeo anticipates his leap to the ground, f. Damon Jones, Gary Campbell, and Debbie Riddle, the FFA Poultry ludging team, candle an egg FOR NO. 1 60 Ab With fifteen different organizations there was a wide variety of purpose, affiliation, and type of activity. They all had the same goal, however, when it came to competing — they all tried hard to be number one. The ways of competition were varied. Some were on a personal basis like Rodeo Club’s rodeo where each individual had hopes of staying on the longest or riding the fastest. Other activities involved teams like FFA's dairy products |udgmg team which placed fifth in district and poultry judging team which traveled to Austin and state competition. Levels of competition were also varied. Spanish Club competed on a local level at an ETSU symposium. Drama Club with its play The Case of the Crushed Petunias obtained an alternate position at UIL district competition. The cast, the first to compete in several years, contained an ,,all star cast” member, Kristi Newton, and an “honorable mention” cast member. Missy Garin. FHA members Donna Baker, Malia Sanders, and Margaret Wooldridge competed at Dallas at the state convention with their encounter notebooks receiving an ‘ outstanding” rating. Key Club tried earning the most points for service on a bi state level to be able to beat out other clubs in Texas and Oklahoma. The band competed at UIL competition earning two ll's in contest playing and sight reading. Band members also experienced something new this year when they marched at the Cotton Bowl Parade of Champions earning a place in next year s Cotton Bowl Parade and bringing home a first place trophy and $1000. Seasons of competition, too, were varied. One club or another was going at it from almost the first day of school to the last. Everyone was always trying to win. All were working together to make Commerce number one. 61 The First Step Is Getting In Quite a lot of work went on in the middle of the school year, but the beginning and the end were many times the highlights of a club’s year. The beginning included initiation or installation while the end was marked by convention. Initiation and installation were the two most used ways to become an official member. New band, Spanish Club, and FHA members were treated to a look at the ridiculous when upperclassmen initiated them. Boys looked like girls, and the girls looked like who-knows-what with their wild make up, roller skates, crazy clothes, dolls, baby bottles, and anything imaginable. In the two honor clubs, NHS and Quill and Scroll, where admission is determined by achievement, “coming in acquired a more serious touch. At a formal ceremony, new members were inducted. With the revision of the NHS constitution in early spring whereby students who had made one or more C’s but maintained a 90 average were eligible, there were two installations: one for incoming juniors in November and one for previously unqualified juniors and seniors in March. Quill and Scroll installation was later in May. For many, conventions were the highlight of the year. Four clubs participated: nine Spanish Club members traveled to San Antonio, two Key Club members made it to Dallas, eight FHAers went to Ft. Worth, and eight Student Council members went to Ft. Worth. Meetings, entertainment, programs, and luncheons were on the agenda for club conventions. So, whether it was more fun or serious joining a club, the first step led to work. But in the end there was the reward of convention. a. Student Council installation welcomes Teresa Anderson, while established members Donna Crowell, Damon Jones, Kim Bone, David Wilson, Chris Elliott, and Mr. Wilson observe, b. Spanish Clubbers Kim Elliott, Ellie Johnson, and Amy Johnson visit The Magic Time Machine during their San Antonio convention and take a trip to the bathroom with their waiters the Six Dollar man and Shaun the Leprauchaun. c. “Baby” band members Mary Reel and Karen Cox get the full treatment on their initiation, d. Kristi Ingold reads the qualifications for Quill and Scroll membership as Bob King, Kirby Lambert, Roberta Harney, and Sandi Delaune wait for their part in the ceremony, e. Bob King pins Bill Muldoon with his new Quill and Scroll badge as David Bailey and Donna Baker wait at their seats. 62 CO o One of the highlights of every school year is the annual variety show sponsored by the Student Council. This year was no exception as members of many organizations participated in the performances under the theme “Friday Night Live” which included much of the format from the NBC program “Saturday Night Live. The shoisted of seventeen skits and routines which included three rock groups, six vocal soloists, and sight skits ranging from one on foot odor to the reading of crazy news during during “Weekend Update. Although the show was a smashing success many “wild and crazy things happened. The three rock groups which performed fpund it was harder to move their equipment on stage than the actual performance of their act. One rock group member forgot to bring his amplifiers from backstage. During “Weekend Update Dena Lytle was supposed to throw water on Terry Julian only to throw it on herself. Earlier in the same sketch, as Jimmy Faires and Kathy Troutt were about to begin their news stories, they realized they had no microphones. The variety show was a success and proved to be enjoyable to parents, teachers, and children. The students, however, probably enjoyed it more, as their hard work and patience developed a unity between them that was not soon forgotten. ▲ b a. Scott Williams demonstrates his sobriety, b. Some members of the cast and crew, Scott Williams, Susan Jones, Lacy Hill, and Dan Winn, discuss some problems that arose during the dress rehearsal c. Master magician Roger Evans brings a little bit of Houdmi to Commerce. 64 Dance Fever Hits Friday and Dances at Commerce High School were enjoyed by students as well as teachers. 1977 78 was a year in which a lot of dances were put on the school calendar. To start off the new year, a Howdy Dance was presented by the Student Council. Soon the air was filled with excitement and the question was Ac Saturday “who will ask me?” or “who will I ask to the Homecoming Dance?” which was held after the football game. The orange and black colors were very appropriate for this occasion. Next came the Christmas Dance. Cupids and hearts of red and white announced the annual Red and White Ball sponsored by the FHA chapter. The Key Club and Interact teamed up together for the next dance in March. An Election Dance took place, sponsored by the Student Council. And finally, at the end of the year, was the Jr. Sr. Prom. The students had what we might call “Dance Fever,” and the excitement still lingers. a. Teri Staples, Micheal Ebensburger, and Greg Woodall get hit by Dance Fever, b. Here we catch Kara Morns with a big smile and Donna Cheshier with the snap of a finger, c. A jumble of all classifications boogie at the Key Club Interact Dance, d. Teachers have the fever as well; here we find August and Beth Deets, Jonme and Myra, and a glimpse of Bob McFatrige. 65 Ain’t They Sweet? Those chosen as sweethearts and beaus are a. Yvonna Dunn FFA b. Ana Campos and John Dorrough — Interact, c. Carolyn Campion Key Club. d. Carolyn Jones and Thomas Talyor — FHA. e. Janice McQuary — Band. f. Kerri Collard — Rodeo Club. 66 Activities Add Life Clubs may be called service organizations by definition, but they proved during the year to be more of a necessity than a service time and time again. They provided a spark to school life which kept it blazing with activities. The Cheerleaders, with the aid of many clubs, displayed colorful banners in the gymnasium to show their support for the basketball teams and at the same time decorated the walls. Other clubs like Student Council and Keyettes provided refreshments for ventures such as the building of the Key Club bonfire. The band, the Big Mean Orange Machine, performed at the halftime festivities at every Tiger football game. Some clubs spent several days working on various endeavors to promote excitement and benefit the student body. Key Club members constructed a pyramid of scraps of wood and other materials for the annual bonfire at Homecoming. The Spirit Sparkers decorated the football players’ school lockers throughout the season and also performed skits during pep rallies. The choir, directed by Wes Robbins, performed at the Texas Educators Association dinner, at the Commerce Classroom Teachers Association banquet and at the annual Christmas concert. One of the major projects of the year was planned and hosted by the Student Council. With the theme of “Close Encounters,” the District Spring Forum of Student Councils was held at CHS and attracted about 300 students from area schools. Other organizations such as FHA, FFA, and Interact held dances and banquets during the school year to provide enjoyment for students. Throughout the year clubs continued to be the pulse of CHS and helped add life to a student’s everydc activities. 68 a. Members of area schools participate in the Student Council's Spring Forum, entitled ‘Close Encounters.” b. Jeff Dunn, Arthur Wilson, and Melvin McMurry pile their plates with Texas style barbecue at the FFA banquet, c. The CHS Band does diamond drills for the first time in several years d. Key Club members Bill Muldoon, David Wilson, Shea Pressley. Jeff Jones, and Scott Stahl assemble scraps of wood while building the annual bonfire for Homecoming e. David Belcher, Thomas Taylor, and James Findley of the Rodeo Club construct a float for the Christmas parade. Ad 69 Money, Mon ey, Money, Money. . . The question is, with all the money we made why are we still in the hole? 1 Oh, well, better luck next year! i £ip • ,URPV V a. BAND (first row) T. Patterson. K. Troutt. A Lake. R. Fullwood. L. Wheeless, S. Enochs. L. Martin. K. Cummings. R Ripley. S. Martin. M Reel. L. Trull. M Talley. T. Curry. A Wheeles. B. Bickham, J. Brock. R. Moore, J. Stewart. L. Sandoz. D. White. M. McDaniel. S Pryor. E. Campos. M Sanders, (second row) M. God bold, T Zimmerman. C. Jones. S. Davis. K. Bone, J Faires. D. Rambolt. K. Cox, P. Ebensberger. R. Day. S. Webb. K Logue, G. Savage. K Morris. L. Rosenstiel. R McDowell. D Dickson, (third row)K Ingold. B. Dorrough. D. Ogden. J. Anderson, B. Clay, D Branom. R Harvey. T Reel. E. Burgin, J Conrad. K Frerichs. J Dorrough. J. Flynn. P. Johnston. D Branom. A. White. K. Freels. J. Brock. J. McQuary. B. Muldoon. D Baker (not pictured) B. Langley. S. Lee. b. RODEO CLUB: (first row) N. Scroggins. S Romans. A Quarles. T Arnold. C. Johnson, secretary; D. Chsher. J Holmes, (second row)G. Crowell. V Hargis, R Smith. L Hill, treasurer; D. Luckett, B. Speight. M. Mcgough, S. Rainey, T. Yeager, (third row) A. Alderman, sponsor; L. Coffman, J Shannon. J. Jones. D Jones. President; S Walden. D Belcher, C. Hamby. J. Findley. S. Woodley, sponsor, (fourth row) M Narramore. M. Doster.J. McDeamel. T Taylor. J Cunningham. Vice President; J. Clark, D Findley. M Handby. B. Luckett. (not pictured) B. Bryant, K. Collard. G. Farrell. Y Koch, D Lemon. L Nelson, D Riddle. J. Sands. K. Shaw, sergeant at arms; A Wammack. c. CHOIR: (seated) J Kelly. T. Patterson. J. Washington. K Louge. K Rutherford. K. Popp, S. Enochs, (standing) R. Jones, M Allen. A. Wasmgton, M Greer. R. Pannell. H. Fletcher, F. Young, J. Dial, B Sanders. J. Henry, L Wheeless. (back row)C. Clayton. T. Wilson. K Wilson, C Teague, (not pictured) M Santos. P. Johnson. T. Pannell, D. Sullivan. A Washington, d. SPANISH CLUB: (standing) K Elliott, president; K Ingold, treasurer; E. Johnson, secretary; L. Sandoz. vice-president, (sitting) A. Johnson, R. McDowell. E. Sandoz. J Hicks, S Chesire. B Bickham. A Campos. S. Yost, (back row) S. Goodall. B Young. D Rambolt. V. Hickson. K. Cox. R. Harney. B. Muldoon, reporter. C Hollingsworth, parliamentarian. S. Davis (not pictured) L Martin, historian e. FFA: (first row)D. Talley. K. Murdock, K C Green. J. Cunningham, chaplain. D_Riddle. treasurer; J Clark, president; D. Jones, vice president; Y. Dunn. D. Wilson, sentinel; Z. Pressley, secretary. T. Julian, K Shaw, (second row) J Davis.. K. Brookshire D Luckett. K Bayer. K. Kennedy. S. Walden, J. Murphey. T. Carter, M. Monday. T Moreland. R. Brown. D. Lytle. J Dunn (third row) M Hanby. G. Crowell. S Romans. N. Scroggins. M. Fox, E Walden. V. Norman. D. Ketner. J. Hauerwas. R. Watson, (fourth row) B Olmstead. L Coffman G Robnett. R Smith. C Norman. V. Hargis, D. Sands. D. Chesher. M Thompson. M McMurry. A. Wilson, (fifth row) R. McDaniel. B Pierce, T. Luckett. M Narramore. J Shannon, T Clark. R Painter, W. Adair, N Gadlm, E. Pannell, L. Sampson (sixth row) D Davis. M Parker, T. McCarty. M Moore. S Rackley. S Rainey. Yeager. S. Zeneski. R Bagmefski. P McQueary. A Bates. B Luckett. (not pictured) J. Conrad. M. Doster. D Eaton. H. Garin T. Greer. A McKinney B Moore. L Nelson. S. Pannell. B Speight. G Williams, S. Williams. D. Alverson, T Arnold. R Davis. M Fluellen. J Koch. C. Potter, f. FTA: (standing) K LamberL D Jones. A Johnson, D Winn. S. Jones, secretary; R. Moore, (sitting) R. McNew, B. King, president. K Elliott, S Williams, vice president. K Bone. J McQuary. g. TIGER TIPS: (on ground) D. Green. S. Delaune. sponsor. H. Hayes, T. Reel, (sitting) L Martin. J. Jones. R Hoggard. (standing) D Lytle. S. Pryor. B McFahridge. D. Bailey, (not pictured) D. Crosby. 72 73 •GROUPS It’s Always the Sitting on Howard’s parking lot, driving through the Sonic and sitting at the pizza places are all part of the same ol' thing. Students are given a 10 minute break between first and second period; in that time some students grab a Coke and a bag of chips at the snack bar or just sit around on benches and talk. Some same ol' things have become a tradition, such as the song “Long Tram Running.” Most people expect the band to play this song at pep rallies and football games. Another tradition is at Christmas time when the chemistry class makes candy in the lab. Students aren't the only ones to experience the same ol thing. Teachers go through the same ol' thing day in and day out. Grading papers, preparing tests and just sitting behind the desk are part of the routine. If a student or teacher might happen to leave the school for awhile and come back in a year, they would find the people doing things just about like before. 74 Same OI’ Thing ▲c a. Students show enthusiasm at a pep rally. b. Steve Scroggm, hard at work, is at his usual setting, c. Janice McQuary, Kellie Cummings, Bob King, Ramona Moore, Rosalie McNew and LaVerne Funderburk are at ease in the typing room at an NHS meeting, d. Missy Garrm, Pam Johnston and Jerry McDaniels participate in a biology lab e. Rodney Ditmar unloads the bus after a long out-of-town band trip. f. Students and parents support the Tigers at a football game by cheering and yelling them on. g. The Tiger marching band steps out onto the field, h. Early morning faces are found at the snack bar, they are: Randy Smith. Joanna Sands. Kevin Panned. Jason Philips, Donna Baker, Chris Peek, Anthony Brigham and Kenny Shaw. 75 What’s New? Ever heard the song that goes “Everything old is new again”? Well that’s the way it was here. We attracted 35 new students, 12 new faculty members, 3 new courses and one new building in the past school year. The courses were Biology II, tractor mechanics, and drama. Out of the drama class sprang the Drama Club, which gave us 12 clubs. Did we believe “the bigger the better?” Were we trying to outdo the other schools with more equipment and supplies? Maybe new was best. 76 a. Terry Julian purloins Kirby Lambert's umbrella in The Cop and the Anthem, b. Steve Woodley grimaces in pain as Kenny Frerichs takes a blood sample for typing in Biology II c. Greg St Clair works diligently in Mythology class d. LaVerne Funderburk smiles at one of her student s remarks e. Glenda Haywood escapes the freshman doldrums f. Alice Wyatt is puzzled by the students' test grades g. Jo Ann Bundrick waves bye-bye. h. Kim Rutherford outlines another chapter in James Bass' American History Class I. The house that building and trade built awaits bids during the summer show. Office Get A in Citizenship for clapping at __________teacher's lokes._________ s euuapjy pass go collect 8 diploma Concentrate — Even if it seems futile. Smile. They'll wonder what you’re planning. do not pass go do not collect diploma Students Escape on Out-of-School Jaunts Field trips at CHS began in a completely different way this year as many of the teachers were certified bus drivers. Each teacher went through a training somewhat like drivers’ education. They were required a number of hours and a lot of practice. All in all most of the teachers said they were happy as certified bus drivers. However, there was much anxiety in the minds of teachers as well as the students facing this change. But later the School Board ruled that teachers did not have to drive buses. Most of the field trips occurred in the Commerce area. The Consumer Education class went to local car dealers, such as Huffines, University Ford, and Ray Ridings to check out prices. The Consumer Math class made a “price control” at the nearby grocery stores to do price checks on food and to try and learn how to save money. The Sregit Staff was one group that experienced an out-of-town trip. The staff traveled to Dallas and visited the Taylor Publishing Company where yearbooks are printed. This was the first bus trip where a teacher experienced the conjested traffic unlike the small town flow in Commerce. Other groups stayed closer to home and went to places such as the playschool to learn behavior patterns of young children. Also the homemaking classes went to the annual Psychology Club Bazaar to inspect the handmade items for sale. To teachers, field trips provided a chance for growth and enrichment in the preferred fields of study, but to students they were just a getaway from the same routine. a. High up in a bucket, Carla Teaque enjoys the view. b. Sandi Delaune takes command at the wheel on a Sregit trip to Dallas, c. Checking over a new Trans Am are Anne Fuller. Rosalie McNew, Penny Ebensberger, and Jackie Washington. 80 X T Ad a. Chester Pannell explains to Bill Draughn the process of checking over points on an engine when their mechanical drawing class went on a field trip to the industrial technology building at ET. b. Donald Teague and Steve Skeen take part in the consumer math class visit a local store for price checks, c. Debbie Riddle and Tammie Moreland discuss items for sale at the Psychology Club Bazar, d. Brenda Speight and Kerri Collard entertain a little girl when the psychology class visited the play school at ET. Ac 81 Special Projects Add to Work Load As if there weren’t enough work to keep students busy with tests, homework, and class work, teachers seemed to go out of their way to find extra work. This extra work came in the form of “special projects.” Special projects could strike anyone anywhere. Teachers used the excuses of enhancing a certain field of study, applying the subject to preparing the students for college, or even individualizing the subject so that every one could do their own thing; but eventually it all boiled down to more work for the students. These seemingly innocent projects included collecting leaves for Biology II, researching the U.S.’s conversation to the metric system for chemistry and physics, building a medieval castle for world history, spending hours at the ET library “researching” for research and comp., and Industrial Fair. Students in physical science, chemistry, physics, and Biologies I and II hoped to be the one to represent Commerce for the sixth consecutive year at the International Science Fair held this year in Anaheim, California. During this extra work one wondered if it were all worth it, even for a grade; but then suddenly a project was finished. Amidst great relief or even exhiliration a student found that he had accomplished something he could be proud of. And finding that one had learned something, prepared in some way for college or enjoy his “own thing” made the next project a little more bearable. a. Malia Sanders holds the tape recorder tor Steve Huffstutler as they prepare their metnc system project for physics, b. William Day, Timothy McKenzie and Brian Olmstead work on a project of a different kind — building a house in building and trades class, c. Audrey Irons •’buries herself in books as she prepares her research paper for research and comp. d. Ana Campos goes out on a limb” to gather leaves for her Biology II leaf collection. A 82 Keeping It Clean and Well-Fed A a. Cooks are Virgie Mosley, Shirley Moore. Judy Miller, Clara Barber, Georgia King, Willie Nell Harrison, and Valerie Flanigan, b. Custodians are Barbara Mauldin. Jaunita Tice, Theatus Tice, and Robbie Titus. When in the course of a school year it becomes necessary to govern a student ' body, and to establish a code of behavior . we call once again upon the “big guys” in the little office next door. v It’s men like superintendent Norris { Tanton that we look up to to keep the f z best quality staff of teachers and to carry out the wishes of the board of trustees. It’s women like Genevieve Mandine, who coordinates all school curriculum, and secretary Carol Lee, who tells Mr. Tanton where to go. . . and when to be there. f ) It’s brave men like principal Charles Wilson and “coach” Alvis Alderman, who maintain correct student behavior and still stay on good terms with the students. Probably the most important members of our school district are our board of trustees. These men and women have many duties. They are the ones who select our faculty, set their salaries, consider and put into use policies, for school programs. They hear reports on the financial status of the schools, establish our school boundaries, and adopt the annual budget. These people work with Mr. Tanton and advise him on important matters from time to time. They also present the educational process to the public. They perform specific duties and approve the curriculum and guide upon the superintendent’s recommendation. ■m V, 'y 1 W • r Wiss (% o Si Readin’ Many times students stereotype teachers as gray haired old maids with coke-bottle thick spectacles who drive their '49 DeSotos home every night to their cat and Gothic romance novels. In reality, however, the 28 CHS teachers are as unique and individual as each member of the student body. They have their own interests, hobbies, beliefs, and lifestyles. Some read poetry, sew, cook, garden, or travel while others water or snow ski, hunt, golf, fish, ride horses or motorcycles, or even kayak. We have both men and women, in all shapes and sizes, single, married, parents, and grandparents. But it is true that these people do have something in common. Teaching of course, but going deeper it is what draws these varied people to teach. To almost any question a teacher is asked the answer boils down to “kids!” Linnie Atchley Librarian Wes Robbins Jeanne May Band, Choir Resource Teaching Mary Crabtree P.E., Business Math, Typing Helen Helton Spanish, Resource Arlene Riddle Consumer Ed. Homemaking Pat Pope Counselor Alice Wyatt English 86 £1) Janet Peek English Sandi Delaune Journalism Don Woodall American History, Athletics Evelyn Follis Nurse Benet Jeter Chemistry, Physics, Trig Glenda Haywood English WHAT FIRST POPS INTO YOUR HEAD WHEN YOU THINK OF CHS? . . Kids, administration, faculty . . . I am reminded almost totally of the student body . . . good kids, good teachers . . . exciting young students and great co-workers . . .students. . . KIDS! KIDS! KIDS! . . . My high school years! I’m a graduate. . . individual students . . . graduation ... a great group of students, teachers, and administrators. 87 . . . and ‘Rithmitic WHY DO YOU ENJOY BEING A TEACHER? . . . God only knows! It isn’t the money . . . young people . . .Mike kids. . .1 love young people . . . working with kids keeps you young at heart. . . Kids!. . . What and Whom I teach . . . working with young people. Anne Champion Ruth Coffee Related Math Algebra. Geometry Steve Woodley Ag, Tractor Mechanics Connor John Agriculture WHY DO YOU THINK COMMERCE IS A BETTER OR WORSE PLACE TO TEACH THAN SOMEWHERE ELSE? . . . Commerce is more advanced and individualized . . . everyone knows everyone. It’s easier to work together as a school. . . Better — Much!. . .the best small school I know of. . . close relationship between students and teachers . . . Better — I know!. . . to me Commerce is the best, and the kids are pretty good, too. Kenneth Ryan Mechanical Drawing, Shop Myrna Bass James Bass English, Speech American History, Athletics Nita Clark Homemaking 88 Laverne Funderburke Typing, Bookkeeping August Deets Physical Science, Athletics Jo Ann Bundricks Athletics WHAT DOES BEING A TEACHER MEAN TO YOU? . . . involved. . . participating. . . responsible . . . caring . . . helping. . . serving . . . instructing. . . pride . . . laughter. . . tears Carla Peevey Civics, World History, American History Richard Ouerner Health, Athletics Bill Wilson Building and Trades Steve Scroggin Civics, Psychology Teaching is not a profession to make money. The enrichment comes from seeing students prosper — and in knowing that you have had a hand in molding their lives. I am a very rich person — or did you not know this? A CHS Teacher a. Nancy lies spikes the ball over for a point and another Commerce victory. b. Chris Potter lumps for the ball at the first half tip-off. c. Chris Peek anticipates a Damon Jones pass. d. Kevin Fox and Scott Williams take full advantage of ET's Zeppa Center racketball facilities e. VICTORY! That's the tiger battle cry!” explodes from the gym as students shout the traditional cheer at the homecoming pep rally. 91 VOLLEYBALL Winning Tradition Preserved Somehow the pressure and hard work created by the emphasis placed on winning in sports seem to preclude the fun of just playing. On the Commerce volleyball team, however, a different view is taken. Midway through the season Coach Jo Bundrick was quoted as saying that the most important thing to her was that the girls on the team have fun while they played. But don’t think that means they didn’t win — and often. The Tigers had fun all the way to regional competition while piling up 19 victories in 24 matches. When team members were asked what they considered the highlight of the season to be, the almost unanimous response was the Winnsboro game in the district tournament. The Raiders, believed to be the Tigers’ toughest contender, never had a chance as Commerce simply refused to make a mistake. They routed Winnsboro 15-2 and 15-0 in a match of almost precision-perfect volleyball. 92 a. Dena Lytle assumes a defensive stance while waiting for the serve, b. An effective spike depends on a good set and Annette McKinney awaits her chance to see what she can do with Gena Rainey's bump. c. Spiking form is illustrated by Laura Morris as she combines timing and power to smash the ball over the net. d. Nancy lies watches anxiously to see where Gena Rainey's bump is going to go. e. Blocking, if done correctly, can be a very effective defense against even the most devastating spikes. Here. Donna Crosby attempts the technique, f. Neva Scroggins finds that it helps to use one fist to dink the ball while keeping the other one clenched in encouragement, g. When blocking an especially hard spike. Nancy lies and Dena Lytle find that four arms are better than two. h. Elite Johnson sets up the ball in a game already well in hand as the scoreboard reflects, i. Showing their spirit and pride are members of the 1977 Tiger Volleyball Team. Standing are: Mariellen Jobe, mgr., Donna Crosby, Coach JoAnn Bundrick. Pam Johnson. Kathy Wilson, and Sherie Burt, mgr. Hanging behind them are: Janna Davis. Gena Rainey, and Dena Lytle. Sitting on top are: Neva Scroggins, Christy Hanby, Ellie Johnson. Laura Morris, Carolyn Campion and Nancy lies. 93 Tigers Sweep District for Third Straight Year Several players also mentioned the thrilling final of the East Texas State University Tournament in which Commerce defeated Grapevine to take the first place trophy. This was a complete reversal of last year’s game when Grapevine held off a last minute scoring surge by the Tigers. Another oft-heard comment was that the ’77 team was the “best potential team we’ve ever had” and that ”we should’ve gone all the way.” According to various team members, the strong points which allowed them to get as far as they did included their togetherness, spirit, pride, and experience in winning. One player was especially proud that the team could handle the fact that the football team would always get more recognition, no matter how well the girls did. One major problem which had to be overcome was getting adjusted to a new coach, one who was just in her first year of high school coaching. And it's hard for even a veteran to follow up a performance like last year’s. Evidently, however, coach and team were able to come to grips with the obstacles because following their near flawless performance at the district tournament, the Tigers went on to defeat the Paul Pewitt Brahmas in bi- district competition. (cont. pg. 96) 94 a. Christy Hanby exhibits almost perfect form as she goes up for the block, b. Discussing strategy with Coach Bundrick is Annette McKinney, c. Gena Rainey and Dena Lytle discuss their own plans on how to win the game, d. Thankful for her knee pads. Elite Johnson |ust barely gets under the ball while Nancy lies and Neva Scroggins get ready to help the ball over the net if need be. e. Nancy lies demonstrates her jumping ability while attempting a not so successful block, f Jubilant Tigers celebrate their victory in the finals of the district tournament which qualified them for bi-district competition. A' 95 Varsity “Bulls” Past Bi-District But Gets “Vandalized The match was held in Mt. Vernon before probably the largest Commerce crowd ever assembled at a volleyball game. The fans, ardent and apathetic alike, were treated to an excruciatingly close match that kept them on the edges of their seats. The victory took them on to Denton and regional competition. There, in the first round, “the irresistable force met the immovable object,” and one had to give way. The immovable object, in the form of the Van Vandals, was out for revenge after the Tigers beat them in the regional finals last year and denied them a trip to Austin. Commerce fought valiantly and stuck it out for three long, harrowing games before falling to Van 15-7, 11 • 15, 8-15. The Tigers may have lost the match but they never lost their pride, spirit, or sense of humor. And while they could’ve used all the excuses in the world, they kept their heads high. After all, who needs to make excuses for going to regional? a. Damon Jones hugs and congratulates Carolyn Campion following the Tigers victory over the Paul Pewitt Brahmas in bi district competition, b. Junior Varsity players May Helen de los Santos and Kim Hoggard get ready for the serve, c. J.V. team members are: Fonda Young on top; Shanna Romans and Rita Collins sitting; Rhonda Rhoades, Helen Fletcher, Darlene Kmchlow, and Coach Richard Querner standing; and Frances Johnson kneeling, d. Ellis Johnson attempts to serve the ball over the net, a feat which proved to be difficult for the Tigers against the Brahmas, e. Besides just coaching the J.V. team. Coach Querner often helps with the varsity as well. f. Kim Hoggard appears to be ready for anything as she watches the ball which has just been bumped by Rhonda Rhoades, g. Going all out to save the play is sophomore Carolyn Campion, h. Janna Davis, Carolyn Campion, and Coach Bundrick drown their sorrows in food following their loss to Van at regional. 96 J.V. Paves the Way to Success A strong varsity team is first conceived and nurtured on a junior varsity team and from the looks of the junior varsity volleyball team, the Tigers’ future is bright. The j.v. Tigers won nine matches while losing only five. In district competition they started slowly, dropping their first two matches against Winnsboro and North Lamar but then picked up momentum and rounded out the season with victories over Mt. Vernon, Prairiland, Rains, and Rivercrest. Also, they j.v. participated in the Wills Point Junior Varsity Tournament in which they defeated the Wills Point Freshman Team before falling to the Wills Point j.v. and then the Irving MacAurthur j.v. The varsity lost four seniors this year, two of whom were starters, but no need to worry. Their replacements have been well-trained. 97 FOO 77 Tigers Break Even, 5-5 Season With a 15-0 season and a State- Championship in the eyes of most players, the Commerce Tigers got off to a “hot” start this season by working out in 90° heat. After a week of two-a-days, the Tigers scrimmaged state-ranked Celina and lost 1 -3 in a game hampered by Commerce injuries. Planning on another scrimmage before the season started. Commerce was scheduled to play Van Alstyne, but due to a U.I.L. conflict, had to settle for an inter-squad scrimmage which accompanied the annual Booster Club bar b-que. Commerce started off the season with a 33-8 win over Honey Grove. Probably the most exciting game of the season was the next one with Allen. The Tigers, crippled by the loss of starters Terry Julian and Michael Fluellen, were behind by seven late in the fourth quarter. Three incredible Damon Jones — Chris Peek connections in the final 33 seconds led Commerce to a 19-13 win. With two wins. Commerce found its first loss at Cooper. Two crucial Commerce fumbles, both during touchdown drives, and three Cooper scoring runs, led to a 13-28 Tiger loss. After two weeks practice due to an open date. Commerce played Winnsboro. With a strong wind hampering punting and passing, Damon Jones was sacked 13 times. With zero total offensvie rushing, a 0- 3 loss was inevitable. Another exciting game was at North Lamar. Kenny Shaw was moved to fullback and scored the only touchdown and fieldgoal to round out the Tigers scoring efforts. Then with no time outs left, on the fourth down near the goal line, Damon Jones let himself be tackled in the end zone for a two-point safety. Because of the safety Commerce got a free kick which put North Lamar out of range and gave the Tigers a 9-8 win. (cont. pg. 100) 98 a. Coach James Bass shouts strategy from the sideline during a moment of frustration, b. Quarterback Damon Jones and Coach August Deets look on with worry as Dr. Sanders tends to an injured Michael Fluellen. c. Damon Jones tries despertly to escape a Cooper lineman, d. Kip Hamby fights off Gary Don Farrell during a two-a-day workout, e. Surveying the opposition, Damon Jones gets ready to take the snap in the Allen game. f. Football players cool off with the help of lemonade, provided by the Spirit Sparkers, after a long, hot practice, g. Varsity team members are: First row — Don Davis, Bob McFatridge, Donald Ray Phifer, Steve Driggers, Victor Norman. Bennett Fox, Dennis McCurray, Michael Fluellen, and Roger Jones. Second row — John Clark, Coach August Deets, Coach Don Woodall. Thomas McCarty. Third row — Terry Julian, Paul Hicks, Damon Jones, and John Walker. Fourth row — Michael Ebensberger, mgr., Dewayne Brigham, Head Coach James Bass, Roger McDaniel, and Kip Hamby. Fifth row — Kenny Shaw, Chris Peek, Chris Potter, Thomas Taylor, David Belcher, and William Richardson, mgr. h. Charging through the Allen line is Dennis McMurray’s specialty. AH 99 Season Proves Disappointing but Rewarding Homecoming spirit was dampened when Commerce lost to Mt. Vernon 0- 17. The Purple Tigers capitalized on Tiger mistakes to score repeatedly. Commerce was either penalized or lost the ball each time they started the drive downfield. Commerce came back strong against Prairiland and this time got the ball moving. Damon Jones threw 12 out of 19 passes for 331 yards, and two TD passes to Chris Peek. Jones also rushed for two touchdowns. A total of 400 yards total offensive rushing brought Commerce a 27-12 win. The Tigers next traveled to Rains, and turnovers again proved fatal as Commerce lost 6-7. The following week against Rivercrest the Tigers had ample opportunity to score but could not make the final plunge across the goal line and had to settle for a 3-6 loss to the Rebels. The Tigers closed out the season against Quinlan. Kenny Shaw scored twice in the game, once from 9 yards and again on a 55 yard run. Donald Phifer scored once from one yard out and Damon Jones added the last score of the season on a 7 yard run, ending the game in a 27-0 win for Commerce. Expectations for the season were not quite fulfilled and some of the players blamed it on overconfidence. “We just expected everyone to lay down for us and they didn't,” commented senior Tiger Chris Potter. And yet confidence remains high, and both returning and new players look forward to next year with high hopes. 100 a. Offensive lineman Bob McFatndge and Paul Hicks follow the play in the Homecoming game against Mt. Vernon, b. Coach August Deets gives signals to his •Orange Crush” defense, c. Injuries were a problem throughout the season; here Tommy McCarty helps Dewayne Brigham wrap his knee. d. Covered by two defenders. Roger McDaniel goes up for a pass e. Yes, Sir.” Chris Peek carries both the play and encouragement back to the huddle, f. Donald Ray Philfer finds dodging tacklers to be a necessary skill in football, g. Michael Fluellen is brought down by a host of Allen Eagle defenders, h. Fullback Kenny Shaw fights for every yard he can get. 101 It Wasn’t the First Game We Won . . . There’s just something about being deemed the underdog of any contest. The title almost seems to carry with it a psychological advantage, a determination to prove oneself. Just prior to the 1977 football season, the North Lamar Panthers were state-ranked, picked to come out on top of District 15AA, and favored heavily to defeat the Commerce Tigers on Oct. 8. The game between the Tigers and the Panthers was agonizingly close, causing much nailbiting and screaming by the fans and yelling by Coach Bass for “Long Train,” the school’s unofficial spirit song, to be played to fire up the team. The final score in the game was 9-8, but that seems to be about the only ‘statistic’ anyone really remembers about the game itself. What one really remembers is the “thrill of victory.” Overjoyed Tiger fans poured onto the field while dejected North Lamar followers trudged to a homecoming dance no one would enjoy. Kenny Shaw, however, thought he’d try and perk up at least one Panther fan . . . “Where’s the homecoming queen? I want to kiss her!” . . . and triumphant Tigers gathered into a circle, hands and helmets raised, while Chris Potter led the team in the school song . . . “Anybody feel like singing?” . . . because for that night, we were 1 . . . “Hey guys, this isn’t the first game we’ve won!” a. determination triumphs as Donald Ray Phifer grinds out yardage while four North Lamar defenders try in vain to bring him down. b. The scoreboard in the Panther stadium reflects the score |ust two plays before the Tigers opted to give the Panthers a safety which made the final score 9 8. c. Rushing in to help out are Commerce receivers John Clark, 83, and Bennett Fox, 25 d. Celebration follows the first, last, and only Tiger touchdown of the game, scored by Kenny Shaw. The only other score in the game was a field goal also made by Shaw. e. Past and present get together as former Commerce footballer Phil Hazelip congratulates Kenny Shaw following the game. f. Jubilant fans express their feelings after watching the Tigers spoil the Panther homecoming. Amy Johnson hugs Terry Julian while a former player Hanry Popp, raises his arms in a victory V. g. We’re 1! That was the feeling that dominated not only on the field, but in the the locker room and even later when the players filed into a Paris Bonanza restaurant and Commerce fans recognized them with a standing ovation. ▲d 102 . . . But It Felt Like It a. Thomas Taylor adds that ‘ something extra to his football uniform as he leads the Tigers through the first half breakthrough, b. Terry Julian, senior football player, proudly presents his date, freshman Janna Davis, to the crowd as she shines after being named “1977 Football Sweetheart. c. Len Domback and James Findley watch Tommy Clark as he lets all his energy out hitting the newest addition to Homecoming week during the car bash. d.Wilham Richardson shows off his trick mum to Chris Elliott as Linme Atchley and John Walker enjoy the joke. The mum prepared by David Roland is dead, but his date Tamela Patterson did receive a live one. e. Senior Annette Murphy shows spirit as she models her prize hat on Friday during the pep rally, f. Homecoming break through and the score board, used as decoration at the dance, also serve as pep rally decorations to promote spirit, g. The football Sweetheart nominees, Ginny Hopkins, Nancy lies, Lacy Hill, Janna Davis, Ann Washington, Melissa Mills, and Carolyn Campion flash a smile for the camera, h. John Walker, Victor Norman, Bob McFatridge, and Don Davis, watch the cheerleaders at the downtown pep rally, i. A pleased Terry Julian and a tired Jana Davis receive congratulations at the dance, j. “Come on Cindy, you can do it — just stand up and balance! H. Hayes. D. Richardson, N lies, M. Mills, R. Hoggard, C. Campion, K. Brookshire, D. Sands, J. Moore, and C. Hoover, varsity and j.v. cheerleaders demonstrate what practice, balance, and a lot of nerve can produce, k. Bob King, Scott Williams, and Scott Stahl, busy Key Clubbers, stop their hard work as they make their way to the top of the '77 bonfire. I ▲H 104 Hot Homecoming Cools Spirit Monday, October 14, 1977. The sun rose in a hot blaze. By noon it was still rising and already 85 degrees. Was this to be expected the rest of the week? It was. The Student Council planned the daily attire for Homecoming week. Monday was Sneak up on Mt. Vernon, where students wore sneakers;” Tuesday bright socks were worn for “Sock it to Mr. Vernon, Wednesday was Suspend Mt. Vernon, and students showed off their most colorful suspenders; Thursday was designated as “Hats off to the Tigers, and a large variety of hats were displayed. Finally on Friday, students combined everything they had worn on the previous days for an overall spirit day. There were three main pep rallies during the week. The first one was on Monday night on the square downtown. The band wasn’t present and was sorely missed, but it was participating in the Parade of Champions contest at the Cotton Bowl. The second pep rally was Thursday night at the annual bonfire sponsored by the Key Club, but the highlight of the week was the pep rally on Friday. Super spirit was shown enthusiastically by all four classes and the band through noisemakers, banners, screaming, and yelling. The Varsity and JV cheerleaders teamed up to arouse spirit by doing the usual chants and cheers, but further urged the crowd on by performing precision stunts and building enormous pyramids. The Spirit Stick was then awarded to the band while disappointment flowed through the senior section. It was our last Homecoming, one senior said, we'll never get another chance to win the Homecoming Spirit Stick.” Another senior said, “It's tradition, I just can’t believe we lost it.” The game was a disappointment too, but everyone seemed to have a good time. Dressed in suits, dresses, and uniforms, (many displaying mums), adults and students alike cheered the home town Tigers. At half time the football sweetheart was announced. To the surprise of most, including the winner, it was a freshman, Janna Davis. 'This is fantastic! was all the crowned sweetheart could say through congratulatory hugs and kisses. Later after losing to the Mt. Vernon Tigers 0-17, the Homecoming dance was held. The outcome of the game didn't affect the students as they danced to the sound of Mike King’s light show. You could feel the atmosphere reflecting the chant P A- RTY, Party Hardy with Commerce High! 105 Heroes in Hand-Me-Downs With a 6 3 record, the Junior Varsity football team had one of the best seasons for a CHS j.v. in years. The Tigers began the season with a winning scrimmage with the Commerce Varsity. Starting the regular season, the Tigers defeated Honey Grove 18 0. With many starters out due to injury in the next game against Allen, the Tigers lost 0-20. Next against Cooper, a long pass from Chris Elliott to Chuck Hollingsworth brought victory; Zane Pressley aided with two interceptions. After an open date, the j.v. fell to Winnsboro 0-14 but came back the next game against North Lamar when another long pass from Elliott to Hollingsworth proved crucial. The extra point by Gary Don Ferrell made it 7-6 as the Tiger defense preserved the victory by holding North Lamar on fourth and one near the goal. Commerce then whipped Mt. Vernon 26-0. Mike Wommack, Hollingsworth, and Gary Don Ferrell runs were good for 18 points while an Elliott — Sammy Rackley pass and an Elliott two point conversion made it 26-0. The Tigers suffered their final loss against the Prairiland Patriots 0-8. Commerce came back to beat Rains scoring on a 10-yard run. Using an intentional safety, the Tigers got a free kick which Shaun Harrison booted a spectacular 70 yards to preserve the lead. The Tigers’ last game was a 24-6 victory over Quinlan. Two rushing touchdowns by Elliott, a second half kick- off runback by Wammack, and a pass to Cassius Williams gave Commerce the win. The defense allowed Quinlan no first downs in the first half. Finishing the season with a 4-2 district record and a 6-3 season, the Tigers had one of the best records for a CHS junior varsity in years. A9 106 First Freshman Team Has Winning Season Another excellent learning opportunity for upcoming footballers is freshman football. Although only in its first year as part of the football program, it picked up steam this year with a winning season which expanded to six games and two scrimmages. The addition of this team gives young players experience on the field without having them line up against more seasoned sophomores and juniors. As it should be, the name of the game for this team was participation. This was done without sacrificing the demand for a winning season as the team finished with a 2-1-3 recoed. The players learned well the skills of defense and offense from coaches Mike Salter and Lonnie Beadles, as they held the opposition to 12 points or less, in five of the six games. The offense also spared at times with games of 24 and 26 points against tough Allen and Sulphur Springs teams. a. Two-adays aren’t much fun as Shaun Harrison discovers, b. The Commerce offensive line rushes forward as the play gets underway, c. Steve Rainey pauses during action at the Quinlan game. d. Quarterback Chris Elliott warms up his passing arm prior to the game. e. Commerce defenders leap forward to stop the ball carrier in their pre season game. f. The j.v. team is: First row — Micheal Ebensberger, mgr., Mark Narramore, Richard Parrish, Kevin Pannell, Leonard Narromore, Shaun Harrison, Chris Elliott, Cassius Williams, Steve Rainey. Kenny Plunkett, Gary Don Ferrel. Sammy Rackley, William Richardson. Second row — Darrell Jones, Zane Pressley, Jerry Thompson, Chuck Hollingsworth, Gary English, Bill Draughn, Bobby Pierce, Mark Underwood, Mike Wommack. g. Center to Quarterback changes are practiced while the rest of the team looks on. h. Freshman team is: First row — Len Washington, Philip Nichols, Rickey Thompson, Bob Draughn, Charlie Norman, Cecil Savage, Eddie Jack Chapin, Bryan Campos. Second row — Mark Fox, Van Hargis, Randy Smith. Gary Richardson, Shaun Pannell. Greg Ray, Rodney Wilson, Steve Popp, Brian Moore. I. Commerce freshman defenders action at the Celina scrimmage, j. The Orange Crush Junior keeps a sharp eye on the Celina quarterback. 107 0) h a o Q. ( ) Q Z Spare Time Filled With Recreation With the ETSU Zeppa Center, students with university connections could swim all year round, bowl, play racquetball or handball, and lift weights. In fact, junior Dena Lytle got so good at racquetball that she won the ETSU Women’s Racquetball Tourney. Amad Moghtader participated in the water show performed in the Olympic size pool at the Center, and many others frequented the spot for bowling and ping pong. But the Zeppa Center wasn’t the only place to get some good exercise. Sophomore Lisa Betz jogged daily with her father. Freshman Steve Moore and Eddie Chapin were fixtures on the ETSU tennis courts. In winter time Scott Williams, Dan Winn, Beth Bickham, and others annually visit New Mexico or Colorado to snow ski. (Scott even got his skis and went down a hill during the unusually heavy snows in Commerce.) But when the sun came out (finally) Gena Rainey and Susan Yost saddled up their horses to go for a relaxing ride. Amanda Wheeless started practicing twirling, and Mr. Kenneth Ryan got out his kayak and tested out the local streams. Spring rodeos brought Steve Rainey the honor of catching the biggest calf at a Houston Livestock Show. The warmer weather also gave David Rainbolt and Kenny Plunkett a chance to test out their skateboarding skills at parks in Dallas. And then it was . . . summertime! Mrs. Janet Peek, Chris Peek, Zane Pressley, and Kathy Troutt took advantage of area lakes to go water skiing while Thomas Taylor simply liked to swim. Many students like Steve Diggers, Brenda Speight, and Teresa Anderson also played softball in the women's or men’s league teams. And then school started again. But the students kept participating whether it was playing ping pong, shooting pool, or riding bicycles, weekends were made for fun! '� 08 a. Lacy Hill smashes the ball against the front wall while Laura Morris and Dena Lytle get ready to return it in a game of racquetball. b. The frisbee sails on by. and Chris Elliott's face reflects his disgust, c. Ray Leslie, who works at the Zeppa Center, takes a break to practice his butterfly stroke, d. Gritting his teeth with determination. Dan Winn lofts the ball down the lane while bowling at the ETSU recreation center e. Besides kayaking, Kenneth Ryan alsoenioys taking off on long rides in his spare time. f. Exhaustion takes over as skateboarding enthusiast Kenny Plunkett collapses after a long day. g. This fust hasn't been my day, says this anonymous sledder after crashing headfirst into a snowdrift. BASKETBALL Tigers Compile Impressive 21-5 Record As the season approached, Tiger Fever rose to its highest point at the thought of having a starting unit that first played together in the seventh grade. The starting five of Chris Potter, Kenny Shaw, Damon Jones, Chris Peek and Mike Fluellen opened the season with a 57-53 victory over Wills Point. The bench — Daryl Martin, Kenneth Wilson, David Wilson and Billy Relford — gained valuable experience in the early season and helped the Tigers to a 21 -5 record. The Tiger nine rolled to a 7 1 mark before dropping two games in the tough Rockwall Tournament. The pre-district games were highlighted by tough inside play and a tenacious defense that won many close games. The Tigers were led by Third Team All-Stater Chris Potter, who averaged 17.6 points and plugged up the middle on defense. Commerce opened the district race with easy wins over Rains, Mt. Vernon, Winnsboro, Rivercrest and Quinlan. The Orange Express nearly stalled in close wins over Prairiland and North Lamar before mauling Rains 104-13. Potter hit 38 points and Peek chipped in 20 as every Tiger scored. The defense was also solid as Rains scored only three points in the 1 st half. The Tigers were never again challenged as they won the race with six convincing wins of ten points or more to take the season title. a. Third Team All-Staler Chris •Bonzo” Potter shoots a |ump shot against Prairiland as Damon Jones looks on. b. Chris Peek takes a flying jumper as Kenneth Wilson trails the play. c. David Wilson shoots a lay-up during pre-game drills, d. Coach Don Woodall instructs his charges during a time out. e. Varsity members are: (front row) Richard Armstrong. Damon Jones, Daryl Martin, Donald Ray Phifer, Kenneth Wilson and Mike Fluellen. (back row) Sammy Rackley, David Wilson, Billy Relford. Chris Potter, Kenny Shaw, Chris Peek and Coach Don Woodall, f. Tiger subs take action in the Tiger Invitational Tourney, g. Damon Jones congratulates Lacy Hill on being named Basketball Sweetheart. Ae 110 112 Tiger Express Freezes; Defeated in Title Tilt After storming through the district race with a 13-0 mark, the Tigers were defeated by the weather. Because of postponements due to snow and ice, they were forced to play four crucial games in eight days. The tough inside game and scrapping defense, strong points all season, wore out as the Tigers were defeated by Prairiland 72-51 for the district title. After defeating North Lamar 68-58 on a 24-point effort by Kenny Shaw, the Tigers beat Rivercrest 88-53 to enter the first district tournament as solid favorites. Potter had 22 points and Daryl Martin added 20 to pace the Tigers. Unfortunately, North Lamar spoiled things as they beat Commerce by an 82-58 margin. The inside tandem of Shaw and Potter began to tire as they had only 16 points between them. This set up the game against Prairiland. The tired but determined Tigers came on the court with enthusiasm, but it was not enough as the five Patriot starters scored 72 points to defeat the weary Tigers. Commerce was held to eight points in the first quarter and trailed at the half by a 34- 23 score. The Patriots never let up as their reserves only left the bench at the half. a. Kenny Shaw and Chris Potter fight for a rebound b. Chris Peek brings the ball down court as the game gets under way. c. Taking a breather, Chris Potter and Kenny Shaw watch their teammates, d. Daryl Martin shoots a jumper as Chris Peek awaits the rebound e. Damon Jones leads the Tigers onto the floor to start another game. f. Mike Fluellen shoots a layup in pre-game drills g. Chris Potter tips the ball as his teammates break downcourt. i. Kenny Shaw puts up a shot as Kenneth Wilson charges in for the rebound. Freshmen and J.V. Clinch District Title After a tedious and unpredictable season last year, the Junior Varsity basketball team came back this year with a few adjustments and a lot of experience. Along with the added experience, the J.V. squad included four freshmen, Bob Draughn, Thomas Lemons, Nick Gadlin and Greg Woodall, who contributed to Tiger victories. Coming off a shakey and uneasy pre season, the junior varsity had a decisive victory over the Rains Wildcats to start the district season. The Tigers were then beaten by a mere one point in a double overtime contest against the Winnsboro Red Raiders. After experiencing the disappointment of defeat, the J.V. out- maneuvered the remaining opposition to clench the district title. Following in the footsteps of the successful varsity and junior varsity, the freshman team was totally dominant in district play. After winning the first three games by a nominal margin, the freshman team added to its string of victories by defeating Quinlan and Prairiland in the final moments of each game to attain a 5-0 district record. ▲e I 14 a. Thomas Lemons and Bob Draughn display a solid wall of defense, b. A quick time out helps fire up spirit among the freshman team c. Greg Woodall quickly throws the ball away getting out of pursuit, d. Freshman team members are: (front row) Gary Richardson, Greg Ray, Steve Moore, (second row) Philip Nichols, Van Hargis. Kevin Fox. (top) Eddy Jack Capm. e. The junior varsity team is: (front row) Greg Woodall, Chris Elliott, Bob Draughn and Thomas Lemons, (second row) Vick Boone, Nick Gadlm, Shawn Panned, Coach August Deets, Ernie Panned, Bill Draughn and Bobby Phifer, f. Nick Gadlm starts out the game with a jump while Bill Draughn awaits the tip- off. g. Greg Ray cautiously aims as points become very valuable. AO 115 Third Year’s a Charm: Girls’ Record Best Yet To paraphrase a well-known slogan, “the Commerce girls’ basketball program hasn’t just been getting older, it’s been getting better. Girls’ basketball was reinstated only three years ago; of course, there have been problems, but the girls have improved steadily each year. The Tigers won six district games, as many as in the last two years combined. But these statistics don't really reflect the team's performance. Commerce played against much harder teams this year, and they kept the score much closer; games weren’t runaways as in the past. Time after time the Tigers stayed within a few points of their opponents only to see them pull away in the fourth quarter. The team had to deal with a number of problems. Among them were an unusually high number of injuries, including a slight concussion and a broken leg. The Tigers’ performance was further hampered by a lack of pre- season practice due, ironically, to their success in volleyball; many of the girls play both sports. (Cont. on page 118.) Aa a. Liza Scott is surrounded by defenders as she searches for a teammate to pass off to. b. Rita Collins speeds downcourt as Neva Scroggins yells a warning, c. The bench watches nonchalantly from the background as Laura Morris puts the ball up for 'wo d. Playing for the Tigers were: (front row) Pam Johnson. Darlene Kmchlow. Kathy Wilson. Alfreda Washington and Donna Crosby, (back row) Nancy lies, Lacy Hill, Liza Scott. Christy Hanby, Laura Morris, and Dena Lytle, e. Just as the cheer says. Alfreda Washington lumps for the ceiling” and gets the tip off. f. Betty Spoon goes for a basket as Alfreda Washington stands ready for the rebound 116 118 Tigers Gain Experience, Add Prestige to Program One player felt that the major problem was a lack of continuity in the program; there have been three different coaches in as many years. Because of this, the team never knows what to expect and since the coach doesn't either, the team must be built from scratch each year. But in compiling their best record thus far the team showed that they can handle these problems. The Tigers played well and fought hard; in doing so, they attained a fifth place in district competition, but more importantly they achieved self- satisfaction from knowing they’d done their best. Next year Commerce and all the other girls' teams statewide will be faced with “something completely different. They will be switching to full-court play. The j.v. made the switch this year and had a winning season. Since many of these girls will probably move up, next year’s team will have a strong base on which to build. ▲ d a. With a flick of the wrist Laura Morris sinks a basket for another two points b. Tammie Crosby warms up her shooting skills before one of the Tigers' home games, c. Team members are: (front row) Frances Johnson, Shanna Romans, Cindy Hoover, Rita Collins, Donna Cheshire, Dianna Sands, and Regina Armstrong, (back row) Julie Hamby, Bernetta Young, Anna White. Janna Davis, Tammie Crosby, and Claire Finley, d. Alfreda Washington covers her •man'' closely and prevents her from making a shot e. Donna Crosby tries to up the score as she pushes the ball past her defender f. Massing all her strength, Claire Finley attempts to get rid of the ball. g. Julie Hamby parallels Regina Armstrong as they race down court J.V. Wins Under New Full Court Rules The girls’ junior varsity team faced an entirely new kind of challenge this year and met it quite successfully. The j.v. switched to full-court play with five instead of six starters. They did so in preparation for the coming year when girls' varsity teams statewide will convert to full-court. This year was a phase in period as well as a chance for the athletes to get adjusted before they move up to varsity. Most of the girls enjoyed the new mode of play because it offered more action. In full-court basketball everybody on the floor is involved in the game rather than having three people on one end of the court with nothing to do. Team members said that they did not do anything different or special in practice to prepare for the switch, but they adjusted quickly to the much faster pace and the problems of having to be both forward and guard. Evidently, they made the adjustment much more easily than their opponents because they attained a 10 6 season record. And though the snow caused problems with cancellations during their district schedule, they lost only two district games and achieved a second place in the 15AA standings. Af 1 19 TENNIS Netters Volley to State 15-Love..The tennis team won six out of seven matches. 15-15. .Missy Garin placed second in district singles and qualified for regional. 30-15. Sharia Moore and Ellie Johnson took girls doubles in district and qualified for regional. 30-30 .Steve Moore and Eddie Chapin placed first in boys district doubles and qualified for regional. 40- 30. Jeff Busby and Kenny Plunkett reached third in district play and became alternates for regional play. Deuce..The boys singles placed second in district with Bob Draughn smashing through to regional. Add In..Missy Garin fell the first round of play at regional in Arlington. Deuce..Sharia Moore and Ellie Johnson finished third in regional which is the farthest any CHS girls have ever advanced. Add Out..Chapin and Moore really started to swing their rackets. They took second place in regional and surprised themselves by qualifying for state. Game..Moore and Chapin were defeated in state competition by the team which eventually won state. a. Tennis team members are: (first row) Cindy Hoover, Donna Chessher, Rachel Harris. Sharia Moore, Elite Johnson, and Missy Garin, (second row) Scott Fulgham, Eddie Chapin, Steve Moore, Bob Draughn, and Danny Tharpe. (not pictured) Jeff Busby and Kenny Plunkett, b. Steve Moore shows the proper form on his swing, c. Missy Garin steps into no man's land to return a shot. d. Sharia Moore strokes the ball back as Ellie Johnson watches the rally, e. Donna Chessher and Cindy Hoover practice in the damp morning 120 121 GOLF o Golfers Tee Off to Regional Birdie, bunker, fairway and in the rough. These are all golf terms and may sound slightly strange to the non- golfer. But the golf team made the game look very simple. In the district tournament the teams showed exactly how simple golf can be. The girls team took second and advanced to regional while the boys took fourth. The girls team was defeated by Wmnsboro in district play (the tournament was played in Winnsboro). But at regional the girls were victorious over Winnsboro by 50 strokes. Regional was played in weather that had a chill factor of 36 degrees, and the girls froze in shorts. Christy Hanby really brought out the simplicity of golf by placing third of 63 contestants. She qualified as state alternate. a. ‘ Raising the Flag at Commerce High School are golf team members: (kneeling) Amy Johnson, Marcie McDaniel, Sharon Bohlender, Kevin Fox. (second row) Chris Elliott, Kip Hamby, Gary English, Kim Bone, Deann Rainbolt, Dan Crawford, Roger Evans, (third row) Daryl Jones, Steve Driggers, Mark Fox, Coach James Bass and Marty Hanby. (not pictured) Christy Hanby and Steve Erb. b. Marty Hanby practices teeing off at school, c. Keeping her eye on the ball, Amy Johnson tries to putt the ball in the cup. d. Showing his expert stance, Gary English putts for a birdie, e. Steve Erb displays the concentration of a golfer f. Two lone CHS golfers ride off to the green at the beginning of practice. • v r 122 TRACK Making It to the Top For the third year to have track, the girls team did exceptionally well as they placed 2nd in district and sent two representatives to the state meet. During the season the girls participated in four meets. First was the Quitman Relays; they placed second with 72 points. At North Lamar the girls took third with 59.3 points. In Bonham with 84 points they took fourth while in Sulphur Springs it was second once again with 93 points. The team placed second in the district meet with 137 points compared to last year’s 51. Nancy lies scored 40 individual points which was more than the totals of three teams (Rains 32, Quinlan 17, and Prairiland 8). Donna Crosby was higher than 2 teams with a score of 28, Washington two with 22, Sherry Goodall two with 20, and Rita Collins one with 12. In regional competition the girls placed as follows: Rita Collins sprint relay 8th Donna Crosby sprint relay 8th discus 12th shot put 4th Sherry Goodall 440 yd. run 6th Alfreda Washington sprint relay 8th 220 yd. dash 6th 100 yd. dash 2nd shot put 5th Nancy lies sprint relay 8th 80 yd. hurdles 2nd triple jump 4th long jump 3rd Nancy lies and Alfreda Washington went on to place 3rd and 4th in their respective events at state. Nancy’s time was 10.13 in the hurdles, a tenth off the national record. Alfreda’s was 11.4 in the 100 yd dash. The team worked together as one, putting forth raw power and breaking school records to become the best girls team in the three year program. 124 a. Varsity track members are: (front row) T. Crosby, managers S. Burt and M. Jobe, and D. Crosby, (second row) K. Hoggard, B. Young. H. Hayes. Sherry Goodall, C. Hanby. N. lies. Coach R Querner, A. Washington. C. Campion. R. Collins, D. Ogden, F. Young, L. Betz, and R. Rhodes, b. Donna Crosby and Nancy lies show what it takes to be a number one relay team. c. Lisa Betz and Rita Collins run to victory on the sprint relay team. d. Flying high is Rita Collins in the long jump. e. Nancy lies lifts weights in the fieldhouse. f. A middle school trackster. Holly Hayes, Bernetta Young, Danata Ogden, Lisa Betz, and Sherry Goodall take a break from district action, g. Donna Crosby prepares to throw the shot. h. Rita Collins warms up before the relay. Individual’s efforts were to be praised during the track season David Belcher, Donald Phifer, and Bob King each placed in their events at every meet the team attended. Overall, the team participated in six meets all of which they took either fifth or sixth place. Out of the district meet emerged three regional qualifiers: Chris Peek in the high |ump. Bob King in the mile, and David Belcher in the discus. None of the three placed at the regional meet. a. Track team members are: (front row) R Savage. C. Norman, R. Thompson, L. Washington, B. Campos, and E. Panned. (second row) D. Wilson. G. Richardson, R. Wilson. Coach A. Deets. V. Hargis. M Fox, and Manager S. Popp. b. Varsity team members are: (front row) Manager W. Richardson, C. Hollingsworth, M. Wammack. S. Pressley, Coach A. Deets. S. Williams. D. Jones, L. Sampson, and Manager M. Ebensberger. (second row) D. Belcher, C. Peek, D. Davis, B. King, D. Phifer, T. Taylor, and P. Hicks, c. David Belcher winds up to throw the discus, d. Donald Phifer prepares to fire out from the blocks, e. Taking a break from the running to discuss times are Gary Richardson, Bob King, Mark Fox, Steve Popp and Ricky Thompson, f. Damon Jones breaks the tape during the district meet. g. Chris Peek tries to get high and clear six feet. h. Making that last hurdle is Ray Savage, i. Jumping for a first, Van Hargis is captured in mid-air. Ab In the Running Although not as experienced as the varsity team, the freshman track team displayed their talents and what to expect next year during the district running. They placed first at the district meet with the most accumulation of points with only 12 team members. In the 220 yard dash Danny Wilson placed second with a time of 24.04 seconds and directly behind him came Lynn Washington in third with 24.14 seconds. And the winning didn’t stop there; it went on and on and on . . . 440 yd. dash Ernie Pannell 1st 56.73 sec. Mile Charlie Norman 3rd 3:11.0 min. Mile relay 1st 330 hurdles Van Hargis 1st 44.09 sec. 100 yd. dash Lynn Washington 2nd 880 yd. dash Byron Campos 1st 2:17.1 min. There is not a regional or state for freshmen, but district 1 5AA had better be ready for the varsity team next year because state here they come! ▲ h ▲I 127 CHEERLEADERS 128 Cheer- leaders Boogie Down •Ready, okay . . . Hey, the line's crooked . . . Start over again; I'm messed up. . .I'mso embarrassed. . It's impossible to express in words all the heart ache, head aches, and work cheerleaders face each school year. Planning and learning begins even before the previous school year is out. Hours of practice go into preparing for summer camp. Uniforms must be selected and made. New spirit ideas must be discovered, and tension, fright, and uncertainty are experienced during competition and the first pep rally Dedication is the key to being a cheerleader. Having twelve girls for the first time in several years to makeupi.v and varsity squads helped ease the work load and made more things possible. Traveling to the Cotton Bowl accompanied by sponsor Mary Crabtree, the squads combined to earn a blue excellent ribbon in NCA competition. The girls earned two third place trophies, each squad in its respective division During summer camp both the varsity and j.v earned red and blue ribbons. The cheerleaders were also aided by the Tiger mascot. Based on loyalty and spirit, senior Darlene Young was selected in an all school election to serve as mascot. Her duties were much the same as the cheerleaders in trying to promote school unity and spirit. a. Tiger mascot Darlene Young generates some spirit at a basketball game. b. “Oh come on! exclaims Donna Hawkins as she hams up a chant c. Dianna Sands enjoys “chowm' down at the scrimmage barbecue, d. Nancy lies and Melissa Mills show concern over a play at one of the hometown football games e. Balancing on another cheerleader's shoulders, Debra Richardson leads a chant at a football game. f. Varsity cheerleaders are: R. Hoggard, D. Crowell, N lies, D Hawkins, M Mills, and D. Richardson, g. Junior varsity cheerleaders are. J. Moore. C. Hoover, D. Sands. K Brookshire. H Hayes, and C. Campion A9 129 ALL-DISTRICT 4 Shining Out a. The boys' basketball team placed three players on the all district team. Kenny Shaw and Chris Peek were selected second team all- district while Chris Potter achieved third team all-state status, b. Stamina, style, and strength could be synonyms for the boys’ track regional qualifiers; Bob King needed stamina to advance in the mile run, Chris Peek portrayed graceful style in the high jump, and David Belcher had to muster all his strength to get to regional in the discus, c. Representing the football team on the all district roll are: (starting in the lower left hand corner) Kenny Shaw, first team linebacker; John Clark, second team tight end, honorable mention defensive end: Chris Peek, first team split end, first team defensive secondary; Damon Jones, first team quarterback, second team defensive secondary; Terry Julian, first team offensive guard; Thomas Taylor, honorable mention tackle; David Belcher, honorable mention tackle, first team punter; Victor Norman, honorable mention defensive end. d. The girls' doubles tennis team of Ellie Johnson and Sharia Moore (first and third from the left) went to the semi finals at regional and got third place, the highest pinnacle reached by a girls' team. Melissa Garin and Bob Draughn, both singles players, got second in their respective divisions at district but lost out in the first round at regional. The boys' doubles team of Eddie Chapin and Steve Moore captured second place at the regional tournament and advanced to state competition as freshmen. They lost in the first round there but to the team that eventually won. e. The all district volleyball team members are Christy Hanby, Nancy lies, Laura Morris, Ellie Johnson, and Dena Lytle, f. The girls' track team sent six team members to regional and two on to state competition. The competitors and their events are: Sherry Goodall, 440 yd. dash; Nancy lies, long jump, 80 yd. hurdles (which she competed in at state), triple jump, 100 yd. dash, and sprint relay; Rita Collins, sprint relay; and Lisa Betz, cross country run. Not pictured are Donna Crosby who competed in the discus, shot put, and sprint relay; and Alfreda Washington who went in the 220 yd. dash and the 100 yd. dash in which she advanced to state, g. Christy Hanby was the only golfer to place as an individual in the regional and district meets. 130 131 Sports Scoreboard Volleyball Varsity Opponent CHS Wills Point 1315, 15 1, 15-10 Bonham 15 8, 15-12 Quitman 15-2, 7 15, 8-12 Ore City 16 14, 15 10 Denison 15-11, 15-7 Grapevine 1115, 15 13, 15-11 Wills Point 14-11, 14-11 Bonham 15-9, 15-4 Robert E. Lee 8 15, 12 15 Skyline 15-1. 12-15, 12-15 Winnsboro 15-12, 16 14 North Lamar 15-2, 15-13 Mt. Vernon 15-11, 15-5 South Garland 15 10, 6 15, 11-15 Junior Varsity Rockwall 15-6, 15-1 Greenville 15-6, 16-14 Prairiland 15-12, 15 11 Rains 15-2, 15-1 Rivercrest 15-3. 15-1 Winnsboro 15 2, 15 0 Mt. Vernon 15 4, 15-5 Mt. Pleasant 15 10, 14 12 Paul Pewitt 13-15, 15-9, 15-7 Van 15-7, 11-15, 8-15 Wills Point 15-6, 16 14 Bonham 15-9, 14-16, 15-3 Quitman 14 16. 15-7, 8-15 Wills Point 13-15, 15-7, 17-15 Bonham 15-7, 4-15, 15-9 Winnsboro 15-10, 8-15, 15-17 North Lamar 9 15, 15-9, 13-15 Wills Point Frosh. 15 8, 15-10 Wills Point J.V. 10-15, 13-15 Irving MacArthur 2-15, 9-15 Mt. Vernon 15-12, 15 6 Prairiland 15-2, 12-15, 15-2 Rams 15 9. 7 15, 15-9 Rivercrest 15-3. 15-13 Golf Girls’ Meet Place District 2nd Regional 6th Boys' Paris Invitational 10th South Garland Invitational 8th District 4th Football Varsity Opponent CHS Honey Grove 8 33 Allen 19 22 Cooper 28 3 Winnsboro 3 0 North Lamar 8 9 Mt. Vernon 17 0 Prairiland 12 27 Rains 7 6 Rivercrest 6 3 Quinlan 0 27 Junior Varsity Honey Grove 0 18 Allen 20 0 Cooper 0 6 Winnsboro 14 0 North Lamar 6 7 Mt. Vernon 0 26 Prairiland 8 0 Rains 2 6 Quinlan 6 24 Freshmen North Lamar TIED Allen WON Sulphur Springs WON Winnsboro TIED North Lamar LOST Rains TIED Track Girls' Meet Place Quitman 2nd North Lamar 3rd Bonham 4th Sulphur Springs 2nd District 2nd Region 6th State: Nancy lies 3rd Alfreda Washington 4th Boys' North Lamar Frosh. Division 1st District 6th Frosh. Division 1st Basketball Boys’ Varsity Opponent CHS Wills Point 53 57 South Lake Carroll 42 54 Cooper 55 69 Fannindel 49 76 Sulphur Springs 70 57 Alba-Golden 48 68 Grand Saline 63 99 Sulphur Springs 51 57 Lakeview 59 53 Rockwall 63 59 Rains 30 86 Mt. Vernon 49 71 Winnsboro 54 72 Rivercrest 51 54 Quinlan 59 82 Prairiland 62 63 Rains 13 104 Mt. Vernon 34 72 Winnsboro 53 83 North Lamar 69 73 Quinlan 51 104 North Lamar 58 68 Rivercrest 53 88 North Lamar 82 58 Prairiland 72 51 Boys’ Junior Varsity Wills Point 50 42 South Lake Carroll 29 84 Cooper 29 59 Fannindel 35 54 Savoy 73 61 Bells 64 49 Sulphur Springs 62 58 North Lamar 47 45 Mt. Vernon 49 57 Rockwall 63 55 Bonham 36 45 Mt. Pleasant 49 53 Sulphur Springs 64 46 Rains 28 74 Winnsboro 47 46 Rivercrest 36 60 Quinlan 52 80 North Lamar 50 62 Mt. Vernon 46 68 Winnsboro 27 39 Quinlan 73 79 Prairiland 54 73 Boys’ Freshman Pans 41 53 Sulphur Springs 51 36 Mt. Pleasant 67 42 Quitman 53 38 Quinlan 27 43 Mt. Vernon 29 42 Winnsboro 33 38 Quinlan 17 18 Prairiland 23 27 132 Basketball Girls’ Varsity Opponent CHS Sherman 67 41 Quitman 27 52 Sherman 58 35 Bonham 65 44 Bonham 31 28 Celeste 82 36 Wmnsboro 63 50 Allen 42 23 Newman Smith 36 46 Rains 39 54 Mt. Vernon 37 61 Winnsboro 40 51 Rivercrest 53 44 Quinlan 39 22 Prairiland 53 30 Rains 48 62 Winnsboro 40 43 North Lamar 58 38 Quinlan 40 36 North Lamar 50 39 Prairiland 67 33 Girls' Junior Varsity Sherman 50 41 Quitman 31 25 Sherman 42 45 Bonham 32 38 Quitman 51 27 Bonham 48 29 Wolfe City 27 29 Rains 20 70 Winnsboro 24 33 Rivercrest 22 23 Quinlan 24 35 North Lamar 47 36 Mt. Vernon 28 52 Winnsboro 36 41 Quinlan 32 9 Prairiland 28 25 Tennis Opponent Bonham 0 CHS 8 Sulphur Springs 3 5 Mt. Vernon 0 4 Greenville 10 3 Winnsboro 3 5 Celeste 0 6 Wolfe City 1 5 a. Managers Sherie Burt and Mariellen Jobe and team member Neva Scroggins join up in a victory circle following one of their many victories this volleyball season, b. Prior to a home game. Damon Jones warms up his shooting skills, c. State qualifier Steve Moore practices his serve before joining up with doubles partner Eddie Chapin, d. Keeping his eye on the ball. Dan Crawford tees off e. Confidence abounds as Chris Peek and John Clark ••breakthrough” before a game on home ground, f. Denise Eaton and Kathy Brookshire take a break between events at a track meet. Senior class favorites are: Damon Jones, Laura Morris, Darlene Young and Thomas Taylor. Sr. Credits Alverson, Donna — FFA 4; FHA 1, 2; Band 1, 2; Interact 1,2; Rodeo Club 2,3, 4. Arnold, Tammie — FFA 4; FHA 1, 2; Rodeo Club 4. Baker, Donna — Quill and Scroll 4; FHA 1,2, 3, 4; Reporter 1, Parliamentarian 2, President 3, 1 st Vice-President 4; FTA 3; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; Interact 1,2; Yearbook 4; All-District Band 1; Office Asst. 4; Jr. Rotarian 4; Special Choir 3. Bidwell, David — Football Manager 2; Basketball 2; Jr. Rotarian 4; 2nd place Industrial Fair 2. Bone, Kim — APC 3. NHS 3, 4; FHA 1; FTA 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Stage Band 3; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Interact 1; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Golf 3, 4. Busby, Jeff— FHA 1,2,4. Campbell, Gary — FFA 1,2, 3, 4; Poultry Judging Team 3, 4. Campos, Ana Maria — NHS 3. 4; FHA 2; Band 3, 4; Pike 3, 4; Interact 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Interact Sweetheart 4. Clark, John — APC; NHS 3; FFA 1,2, 3. 4; FHA 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Rodeo Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; All-District Football 3, 4; Class Officer 1, 2; Class Favorite 1,2, Best-Looking 4; Star Greenhand 1; Land Judging 3, 4; Jr. Rotarian 4; Basketball 1; Track 1. Crowell, Donna — NHS 3, 4; FHA 1; FTA 3, 4; Treasurer 3; Band 1.2; Key Club 4; Student Council 3, 4; Secretary 4; Cheerleader 4; 2nd place Rotary Club Speaking Contest 4; Office Asst. 3; Jr. Rotarian 4. Day, Sylvia — FHA 1,2; Class Treasurer 1; Class Secretary 4. Dial, Jacqueline — FHA 1,2; Drama Club 4 Dickson, Terry — FFA 2, 3; Chaplain 2; Historian 3. Dorrough, John — FFA 2,3; Band 2, 3, 4; Stage Band 3; Interact 3. Ebensberger, Penny — FHA 1, 2, 4; Band 1, 2, 3.4; Interact 1; Office Asst. 4. Elliott, Kim — NHS 3. 4; Treasurer 4; Quill and Scroll 4; FTA 3, 4; Interact 1, 2, 3; Secretary 2; Treasurer 3; Spanish Club 1,2, 3, 4; Reporter 2, Vice-President 3; President 4; Tiger Publications 3; Assistant Editor 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Jr. Rotarian 4; Interact Sweetheart 3; Sam Rayburn Scholar 4; 2nd Place District Headline Writing 3. Faires, Jimmy — Quill and Scroll 3, 4; FTA 3, 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Band Lt. 3; Captain 4; Stage Band 1, 3; All-District Band 1,2; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; President 4; Spanish Club 1,2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Tiger Publications 2; Yearbook Staff 3, 4; Regional Science Fair 3; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 3; Student Council Chaplain 3, 4; 4th Place District Editorial Writing 2. Fluellen, Michael — APC 2, 3, 4, FFA 1.3. 4; Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Track 1, 2, 3; Class Treasurer 3, 4. Flynn, John — Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Interact 1, 2; Student Council 2; Tiger Publications 2; 3rd Place District News Writing 2; 1st Place News Writing 4; Yearbook Staff 3, 4; Office Asst. 3, 4; Special Choir 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; All-Region Band 2, 3, 4; Alternate 1; All-Area 4; Alternate to State 4; All-Senior Honor Band 4; Four States Band Masters Association Select Band 2; 1 st Division Region Solo and Ensemble 3, 4; State Participant 3. 4; Who's Who in American High School Music Students 3, 4; Arion Award 4; American Music Hall of Fame 4. Frerichs, Kenny — Band 4; Key Club 4; Interact 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Region Science Fair 3; Football Manager 3; All-District Band 4. Fuller, Anne — NHS 3, 4; FHA 1; Band 1,2,3; Interact 1, 2; Spanish Club 1; Drama Club 4. Green, K. C. — FFA 1,2, 3, 4; Rodeo Club 1,2. Henry, Joyce — FHA 1; Basketball 2; Choir 4. Hill, Lacy — FHA 4; Key Club 4; Rodeo Club 3, 4; Treasurer 4, Basketball Sweetheart 4. Hopkins, Ginny — FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Sgt at Arms 1; FTA 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Interact 1; Student Council 3, 4. Hudson, Karen — NHS 4. Irons, Audrey — NHS 3, 4; FHA 1, 4. Johnson, Amy — APC 1, 2, 3, 4; President 2; NHS 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Vice-President 3; FTA 3, 4; Spanish Club 1,2, 3, 4; Vice-President 1, Treasurer 2; Tennis 1, 2; 1st District Doubles 1; Golf 3, 4; Valedictorian 4; Balfour Award 4; Jr. Rotarian 4; Sam Rayburn Scholar 4; Yearbook Staff 3, 4; Copy Editor 3; Managing Editor 4; Tiger Publications 2; Editor 2; 1st Place Science Fair 3, 4; 1 st Place Region Science Fair 4; International Science Fair Participant 4; 2nd Place District Editorial Writing 2; 1st Place Region Editorial Writing 2; State Participant Editorial Writing 2; 1st Place District Persuasive Speaking 3; 3rd Place Region Persuasive Speaking 3; State Participant Persuasive Speaking 3; 2nd Place District Debate 4; 3rd Place District Editorial Writing 3; 3rd Place District Feature Writing 2. Johnson, Carolyn — FHA 1; Treasurer 1; Band 1; Rodeo Club 1,2, 3, 4; Secretary 4. Jones, Damon — NHS 3; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 2, Vice-President 4; FTA 3; Key Club 3, 4; Interact 1,2; President 2; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; Treasurer 4; Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2. 3. 4; Class President 1,2; Class Treasurer 4; Friendliest 3, 4; Mr. CHS 4; Jr. Rotarian 4. Jones, Jeff — NHS 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Rodeo Club 3. 4; UIL Spelling 1, 2; Tiger Publications 4. Jones, Susan — NHS 3. 4; FHA 1. 3. 4; Pianist 1; FTA 3, 4; Secretary 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Majorette 1, 2. 3; Drum Major 4; Lt. 2; District Band 4; 1 st Division Solo and Ensemble 4; 1 st Division UIL Twirling 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Track 3; Class Secretary 1 ; Key Club Sweetheart 2; Class Favorite 3; Office Asst. 4. Julian, Terry — Quill and Scroll 4; FFA 1,4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4, Vice- President 4; Tiger Publications 3; All-District Guard and Linebacker 3; Guard 4; Drama Club 4; Rotarian 4. King, Bob — NHS 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3. 4; Treasurer 4, FTA 3, 4; President 4; Interact 1; Spanish Club 1, 2; Student Council 1,2. 3, 4; Reporter 2, 3; Historian and Executive Council 4; Tiger Publications 2; Yearbook Staff 3, 4; Football Photographer 2� 3, 4; 3rd Place Region Science Fair 3; Track 2, 3, 4; Regional Qualifier 4; Sarny Rayburn Scholar 4; Jr. Rotarian 4. Lambert, Kirby — NHS 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Secretary 4; FTA 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; Drama Club 4; Class Vice-President 4; Yearbook Staff 3, 4. Langley, Bill — Band 3, 4. Marchbank, Tamar — FHA 1; Yearbook Staff 4. McCarty, Thomas — FFA 4; Rodeo Club 3. McDaniel, Roger — FFA 4; Rodeo Club 3. McDaniel, Rosalie — NHS 3, 4; Vice President 4; FHA 1, 3, 4, Vice-President 1, 1st Vice President 3, Pianist 4, FTA 3. 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4, Majorette 1. 2, 3, 4; All District Band 1, 2, 3. 4, 1st Division Regional Twirling 1, 2, 3, 4; 1st Division Regional Piano 1, 2, 3, 4, Key Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1, 2; Secretary 1, Treasurer 134 Seniors primp before the class photo. 2; Jr. Rotarian 4; Library Aide 4; Office Asst. 4; Golf Team 3. McQuary, Janice — NHS 3. 4; President 4; PAR 4; FHA 1.4th Vice-President 1; FT A 3. 4; Band 1.2, 3, 4, Lt. 1, 1 st Lt. 4; Band Sweetheart 4; All District Band 1; Stage Band 1, 3; Key Club 2, 3. 4; Representative 4; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3; Vice-President 2; Student Council 1,2, 3, 4; Class President 3; Most Liekly to Succeed 4; Salutatorian 4; Sam Rayburn Scholar 4. Mills, Melissa — NHS 4; FHA 1; FTA 3. 4; Key Club 4; Interact 1,2; Cheerleader 2, 3. 4; Head Cheerleader 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 3, 4; Office Asst. 4. Moore, Ramona — APC 3, 4; Vice-President 4; NHS 3, 4; Secretary 4; FHA 1.4; 5th Vice- President 1; FTA 3, 4; Secretary 3; Band 1,2. 3. 4; Lt 4; All District Band 2, 4; Stage Band 3; Key Club 3. 4; Office Asst. 3. Morris, Laura — FTA 3, 4; Band 1; Key Club 3, 4, Spanish Club 1,2; Parliamentarian 2; Student Council 1; Basketball 2, 3, 4 All-District 2; Volleyball 1, 2, 3. 4; All-District 2. 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3; District Champs Doubles 1, 2; Track 2; Class Favorite 1,4; Mascot 3; Office Asst. 3; Persuasive Speaking 4. Murdock, Kenny — NHS 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, 2nd Vice-President 3, Vice-President 4. Murphy, Annette — NHS 3. 4; FTA 3; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Interact 1; Spanish Club 1. 2; Treasurer 1; Student Council 4, Class Favorite 2, 3; Class Secretary 2; Class President 4; Cheerleader 2; Office Asst. 3; Yearbook Staff 3. Newman, Teresa — FHA 1. Nowlin, Thomas — Transfer Greenville. Pannell, Chester — Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Interact 1,2; Student Council 1, 2. 4; Tennis 1. 3; 5th Place District Editorial Writing 4; Tiger Publications 3; Yearbook Staff 4. Peek, Chris — NHS 4; Interact 1, 2; Sgt. at Arms 2; Football 1, 2. 3. 4; All-District 1,2. 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; All District 4; Varsity Track 2, 4; 2nd Place District High Jump 4, Regional Qualifier 4; 1 st Race High Jump and Pole Vault 1; Jr. Rotarian 4. Phifer, Donald — FFA 2; Football 4; Basketball 4; Track 1,2.3. Popp, Katheryn — Quill and Scroll 4; FHA 1,2; Key Club 4; Interact 1.2; Drama Club 4; Track 1,2� 3; Volleyball 3, 4; 3rd Place Shot Put 3; 4th Science Fair 2; Choir 3, 4. Riddle, Deborah — FFA 1,2, 3, 4; Rodeo Club 2. 3, 4; FHA 1,2. Richardson, Debra — NHS 3; FHA 1,4; FTA 3, 4, Key Club 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Office Asst. 3; Yearbook Staff 4. Sanders, Bebbie — FHA 1; Songleader 1; Choir 3, 4; Who’s Who in Music 3, 4. Sanders, Malia — Transfer; Band 3. 4. Scroggins, Neva — FFA 1,2. 3. 4; Rodeo Club 2, 3, 4; FFA Sweetheart 1; Volleyball 3. 4; Basketball 4. Shaw, Kenny — FFA 1. 2.3, 4; 2nd Vice- President 2. 3. 4; Key Club 2, 3. 4; Rodeo Club 1,2, 3. 4; Sgt. at Arms 4; Student Council 1 ; Football 1,2, 3, 4, All-District 1, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 4; All-District 2, 4; Track 1. 2; FHA Beau 1; Laura Morris, a Winnsboro Raider at a pep rally, can’t help but laugh while playing dead. FFA State and National Land Judging Team 3. Stahl, Scott — Key Club 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Track 3; Office Asst. 3; Region Science Fair 4; Junior Electronical Technology Society Award 4; 1 st Place Senior Boys Physical Science 4 Taylor, Thomas — NHS 4, Key Club 3, 4; Football 3, 4; All-District 3. 4; Class Favorite 4. Thompson, Mark — FFA 1, 2. 3; Treasurer 2; Sentinel 3; Range Judging 4; Beef and Dairy Judging Team 1, 2. Troutt, Kathy — NHS 3. 4; FTA 3; Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3. 4; All-District Band 1, 2, 4; 1st Division Regional Twirling 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3. 4; Spanish Club 1.2. 3; Parliamentarian 1, Program Director 2; Student Council 3, 4; Class Favorite 1; Friendliest 2, Best-Looking 3, 4, Miss CHS 4, Basketball Sweetheart 1; Jr. Rotarian 4. Walker, John — FHA 1; DECA 1, Interact 1; Spanish Club 1; Rodeo Club 1; Football 1; Jr. Rotarian 4; Sam Rayburn Scholar 4. Wammack, Ann — FHA 4; Rodeo Club 4. Washington, Ann — Basketball 3; Choir 4, Track 4. Washington, Jackie — FHA 1; Choir 3, 4 Wheeless, Lisa — Quill and Scroll 3. 4; FTA 3; Band 1,2, 3. 4, Interact 1, 2; Tiger Publications 3; Who’s Who Among American Music Students 3, 4. Special Choir 3; Region Science Fair 2; Library Asst. 4 Wilson, Kathy — FHA 1. 2, 3; Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Track 3; Volleyball 2, 3, 4, Upward Bound 2, 3, 4 Winn, Dan — APC 4; President 4; FTA 4; Student Council 1, 4. 1st Place Science Fair 3, 4; Golf 2; 1st Place Industrial Fair 2, Football Announcer 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4. Wooldridge, Margaret — NHS 3; FHA 1,2. 3. 4; 4th Vice President 1, 2; Historian 3; President 4; Band 1; Interact 1. 2. Woolsey, Wayne — Band 1. Yost, Susan — NHS 3; Quill and Scroll 3. 4, FFA 3; FHA 4, 4th Vice-President 4, FTA 3; Band 3, 4; Interact 1, 2; Spanish Club 1,4; Tiger Publications 3; Office Asst. 4; Region Science Fair 4 Young, Darlene — FHA 1. 2, 4. Key Club 2, 3. 4; Interact 3; Student Council 1, 2; Most Spirited 4; Cheerleader 3; Mascot 4, Friendliest 4; Class Treasurer 3; Class Favorite 4; Yearbook Staff 3. Chester Pannell gets in touch” with his body in Biology II. 135 Index A is for armadillo Adair, Willie Alderman, Alvis Mr. Allen, Margaret Allen, Patricia Alverson, Donna Anderson, Jennifer Anderson. Teresa Armstrong, Regina Armstrong, Richard Armstrong, Ross Arnold Tammie Atchley, Linme Mrs. 73 73 30, 59, 72 ..... 14 38. 56, 73 14, 58, 72 19,37, 38. 62 14, 119 21 ,30, 35. 110 22 38, 56. 73 86 B is for brown-nosing Bagmefski, Danny 14 Banfiefski, Randy 30. 73 Bagmefski, Terry 22 Bailey, David Baker, Donna Bass, James Mr Bass, Myrna Mrs. Bates, Allen Bayer, Kim Bedgood, Jennifer ................63.73 38. 59. 63. 72. 75, 144 88, 122 .45,88 8, 9. 73 14,73 14 Beggs, LeAnn 14 Belcher, David 30, 69, 73, 98, 130, 131 Belcher, Lynn 22 Belcher, Patresa 14 Betz. L.sa 4.53.59.72,124,131 Bickham, Beth 14.58,72,78 Bidwell, David 3. 38, 52, 59 Bohlender, Sharon . 30,122 Bone, Kim 7, 38, 43, 47, 52, 58, 59, 62, 72. 73, 122 Boone. Vick. 114 Bowen, Joyce Branch, James Branom, Dawn Branom, Dixie Brewer, Stanley Briggs, Janna Brigham. Anthony Brigham, Dewayne Brock, Janet Brock, Jennifer....... Brookshire. Kathy Brown, Ray Bryant. Becky Bundrick, Jo Ann Miss Burgin, Eddie Burt, Sheri........... Busby. Jeff 22 38 ..........30.58.72 ........... 72 14.72 ............... 72 30. 75 38.98.101 69.72 ..........30,58,72 14. 73. 104, 129. 133 14,73,61 30. 73 45. 76. 89 15.72 92. 124, 133 38.43 C is for Copenhagen Campbell, Gary 38, 60 Campion, Carolyn 7, 58, 59, 66, 92, 96. 97. 104, 124, 129, 139 Campos, Ana 38, 52, 58, 59. 66, 72, 82 Campos, Byron 15,107.127 Campos, Elsa 15, 59 Carter, Tommy 73 Champion, Ann Mrs. 88 Chapin. Eddie 15, 107, 115. 120. 131 Cheshire, Sandy 15,72,121 Chessher, Donna 15. 65. 73, 119. 120 Chopre, Ajay 23 Clark, John . 4. 19. 38, 48, 58, 59, 73. 79. 98, 102. 130, 133 Clark, Marie 15. 59, 143 Clark, Nita Mrs. 88 Clark, Tommy 73,104 Clay, Becky 30. 34, 72 Clayton, Carla 72 Coffey. Ruth Mrs. 88 Coffman. Larry 73 Coker, Kimberly 23 Collard, Kerri 8, 30, 73. 75 Collins. Rita 97,117,119,122.124,131 Conley, Carla 15 Conley, Charles 15 Conrad, John 15,72,73 Cox, Karen ....................15, 58,62. 72 Crabtree, Mary Mrs. 86 Crawford, Dan 15, 122, 133 Crosby. Donna. 34, 62, 73, 92, 116, 118, 124, 125 Crosby. Tammie 15, 119, 124 Crowell, Donna 38, 42, 45, 52, 57, 58, 59, 60, 128 Crowell, Grant 59. 73 Cummings, Kellie 30, 59, 72. 75 Cunningham, Jason 30, 73, 140 Curry, Tad 15.20.72 D is for D-slip Darabadi, Farid..............................23 Davis, Don..................30, 73. 98, 104 Davis, Janna 15, 61, 73, 92,96.97. 104. 119 Davis, Pat..................................31, 32 Davis, Ricky.....................37. 38, 73 Davis, Sally 15.58,72 Day, Rhonda 6, 58, 72 Day, Sylvia................................. 38 Day. William..............................31,82 Deets, August Mr 65,89, 114, 126, 127 Delaune, Sandi Mrs. 63,73,80,87,144 De los Santos, Mary Helen 15, 72, 96 Dial, Jackie 38, 72 Dickson, Denise 31,59,72 Dickson, Terry 37, 38 Dittmar, Rodney.........15, 59, 72, 75, 143 Dombach, Len 15,104 Dorrough, Barbara 58, 59, 72 Dorrough, John 12,38,58,61,66,72 Doster, Mack 73 Draughn, Bill 59, 75, 107, 114 Draughn, Bob 15, 58. 59. 107. 114, 120, 131 Driggers, Steve 38,45,98,122 Dunn, Jeff 69, 72, 73 Dunn, Yvonna 27, 59, 66, 73 E is for Electric Circus Eaton, Denise 59,73.133 Eaton, Tim....................... 4, 38 Ebensberger, Michael 4, 59, 65, 79. 98. 107 Ebensberger, Penny 38, 58, 59, 72, 80 Elliott, Chris 47, 58, 59. 62. 79, 104, Chris Elliott works on Student Council in the library. 106, 107, 109, 114, 122, 136 Elliott, Kim 38, 46. 51.52. 59. 63. 72, 73.144 English, Gary 107,122,123 Enochs, Sarah 15, 72 Erb. David 123 Evans, Roger 38,64,122 F is for — oh. no it’s not Faires, Jimmy 8, 9, 38, 58, 59, 72, 140, 144 Ferrell, Gary 31,73,99,107 Fields, Fabian 38 Findley, Claire 15,119 Findley, Dennis 31, 73, 140 Findley, James 15, 69, 73. 104 Flannigan, Brenda 15 Fletcher, Helen 31, 59, 72, 97 Fluellen, Michael 8, 39, 73.98. 100. 110. 112 Flynn, John . 39, 59, 72. 144 Follis, Evelyn Mrs. 87 Fox. Bennett 19, 31. 58,98. 140 Sharia Moore serves the ball in practice. 136 Fox, Kevin 15,90.115.122 Fox, Mark 15,73, 107, 122, 127 Freels, Kim................................31, 72 Frerichs, Kenny 39. 72, 77, 144 Fulgham, Scott 23,120 Fuller. Anne 5, 19, 26, 35. 38, 39. 52. 58. 79. 80 Fullwood, Renee 55, 72 Funderburk, Laverne Mrs. 59, 75, 76, 89 G is for two wild and crazy Guys Gadlin, Nick, 15,73,114 Garin, Hilary 15,73 Garin, Melissa 58. 74. 120, 121. 131. 141 George, Teleta 5, 23 Gill, Mike 15 Godbold, Margaret 15,59,72 Goodall, Sherri 58. 72, 124. 131 Green, Duane 31. 73 Green. K. C................ 27, 39. 43. 73. 79 Greenlee. Kyle............................ 4,31 Greer, Latonia 15 Greer, Shante 31.32.72 Greer, Tracy 73 Guidry. John 59, 72, 79 H is for homegrown Hamby, Julie . 15. 17, 59, 65. 79, 119 Hamby. K.p 31. 32. 44. 58. 79. 98. 99. 122, 140 Hanby, Christy 31, 44, 47, 59. 73. 92. 95, 116, 124, 130, 131 Hanby. Marty 73. 79. 122, 123 Hargis. Van 15,73,107,115,127 Harney, Roberta 31, 59. 63. 72. 144 Harris, Rachel.........................120 Harrison, Shawn 106,107 Hauerwas, John 15, 73 Hawkins, Donna 31,58,59,128 Hayes, Holly............ 55, 56. 58. 59, 73. 104, 124, 125, 129 Haywood. Glenda Mrs. 77, 87 Helton, Helen Mrs. 45, 86 Henry, Joyce 39, 72 Hicks, Judy 15, 72 Hicks, Paul 98,100 Hickson. Veti 25. 58. 72 Hill. Lacy 4, 29. 39. 43, 58. 59. 64. 73. 104, 108, 110, 116 Hines, Ralph ...............................15 Hoggard, Kim ....... 96. 124 Hoggard, Robin 30, 31, 32, 59. 73. 104, 128 Hollingsworth, Chuck 31. 44, 58. 59, 72. 107. 126 Holmes, Jana 31, 73 Hooper. Janet 15 Hoover, Cindy 15. 104, 119, 120. 129 Hopkins, Ann 59 Hopkins, Beth 59 Hopkins, David 15 Hopkins, Ginny 37,39,42,58.59,104 Horton, Danny 8 House, James 23 Hudson, Karen 39, 52, 59 Huffstutler, David..........................15 Huffstutler, Steve 31,59,82 Hunt, Teri..................................23 I is for ice chest lies, Nancy 31, 39, 44, 48, 59, 79, 90, 92. 93. 94. 104. 116. 124, 125, 128, 129, 130, 131 Ingold, Kristi 31, 59, 63. 72 Irons, Audrey 37, 59, 82 J is for jocks Jeter, Bennett Mr. 46. 87 Jobe, Mar.ellen 92, 124, 133 John, Connor Mr...... 88 Johnson, Amy 46. 47, 51, 52, 59. 63, 72, 73. 103, 122, 144 Johnson. Carolyn 39, 42, 56, 73, 74 Johnson, Ellie 44, 46, 63, 72. 79,92,93, 94. 120, 130, 131 Johnson, Frances . 15, 58, 97, 119 Johnson, Martha 39 Johnson, Pam ............... 34, 58, 72,92, 116 Johnson, Terry......................... 31 Johnston, Pam 10, 24, 31, 58, 72 Jones, Carolyn (fr.).............15, 59, 72 Jones, Carolyn (jr.) 31, 54, 56, 58, 59,66, 72 Jones Damon 35.39.48, 52, 59,60,62. 73, 90, 96, 98, 99, 110, 112, 130, 133, 134 Kenny Plunkett skateboards up a ramp in his truck. Jones, Darryl 24, 107, 122 Jones. Donna................................31 Jones, Jeff 39,52,58,69,73 Jones, Roger 31,32, 44, 58, 98 Jones, Ruth Ann 15, 72 Jones, Susan . 11.39, 51,52, 57, 58, 59, 64, 72, 73, 79 Julian, Terry 4, 11, 19, 39, 45, 47, 51, 58. 59, 73. 76. 79.98. 103, 104, 130 K is for kickers Kelly, Jill............................24,72 Kennedy, Kristi.......................15, 73 Ketner, Darnell........................15,73 Kinchlow, Darlene ...........19,31,97, 116 King, Bob 40.44,49,52.58,59,63,73,75, 78. 104, 131. 144 Kirkland, Tammy . 31 Koch, Jeff.......................37, 40. 73 L is for Lone Star Lake, Ava 15,72 Lambert, Kirby 40, 52. 58. 59.63. 73, 76. 144 Lane, Anita..........................31,69 Langley, Bill........................40, 72 Leatherwood, Kevin 15 Lee, Clifford.............................40 Lee, Stephanie 19,72 Lemon, David................4, 9, 30, 31, 73 Lemon, Thomas....................15,16, 114 Leslie, Ray...........................24,109 Logue. Karl 24, 59, 72 Luckett, Bryan.........................16,73 Luckett, Dena........................24, 73 Luckett, Terry 24,73 Luckett, Vicki ...........................16 Lynch, Richard............................24 Lytle, Dena 30. 31.45. 46, 59, 73, 92, 93, 95, 108, 116, 130 M is for Monty Python’s Maniscalco, Jeff 16 Maniscalco, Steve 31, 34, 46, 49, 144 Marchbank, Gordon 19,26,31 Marchbank, Tamar 36,40, 51, 144 Margadonna, Steve 16,45 Martin, Lynda 31,59,72,73 Martin, Daryl 18,19,31,110,112 137 Renee Ripley and John Walker dance at the prom. Martin, Susan 16,17,72 Masoodi, Alireza 40 Massey. Vincent Matlock, Harold May, Jeanne Miss McCarty, Thomas McDaniel, Jerry McDaniel, Marcie McDaniel, Roger McDowell, Rebecca McFatridge, Bob 16 24 86 40, 73, 98, 101 24, 73, 74 10, 24. 59. 72, 122 40,73,98,101 31,58, 72. 141 8,31,65, 73, 98, 100, 104, 106, 140 McGaugh, Mary Ann 31,35,73 McHam, Lisa 3 McKinney. Annette 7,30,31.73.92,95 McKmzie. Timothy 40, 82 McMurray, Dennis 24, 98, 99 McMurray, Melvin 16. 69, 73 McNew. Rosalie 9. 11,35, 37, 40. 52, 58, 59, 72. 73. 75, 79, 80 McQuary. Janice 37, 40, 43, 50, 52, 57, 58, 59, 60, 67, 72, 73 McQueary, Phil 40. 59, 73 Miller, Jay 24 Mills, Melissa 40, 52, 57. 59. 104, 128, 129, 139, 142 Moghtaderi, Ahmad 40 Monday, Monica 73 Moore, Brian 16, 73, 107 Moore, Johnna 24, 26. 58, 104, 129 Moore, Mitchell 31, 73 Moore, Ramona 5, 11, 37, 40, 52. 58, 59, 72, 73, 75, 79. 142 Moore, Sharia 24. 120. 131. 136 Moore, Steve 16,115,120,121,131,133 Moreland. Tammie 73, 75 Moreland, Tracie 16 Morris. Kara 16, 65, 72 Morns, Laura 9. 40. 44, 46, 51, 79, 92, 93. 108, 116, 118, 120, 130, 134, 135 Morrison, Donnie 8, 24 Muldoon. Bill 24, 59, 63. 69, 72 Murdock, Kenny 40, 52, 59, 73 Murphey, Jeff..................... 31,73 Murphy, Annette 9, 40, 52, 58, 59, 78. 104, 142 N is for 'nowledge Narramore, Mark 24, 73, 107 Nelson, La Fonda 24. 73 Newman, David 15, 24 Newman, Teresa 40 Newton, Kristi.......... 31, 59,61. 141 Nichols, Phillip 16,103,115 Nivens, Lindy 8,31,32 Norman, Charlie 16, 73, 107, 127 Norman, Victor 31, 58, 73, 98. 104. 130 Nowlin, Tommy 40 0 is for oil (except in Hunt County) Ogden, Danata 24, 32, 72, 124 Ogle, Kristy 8,9,31 01 mstead, Bryan 31,73,82 P is for party Painter, Ricky................................24, 73 Pannell, Chester 12. 40, 51, 59, 75, 135, 144 Pannell, David 8,31 Pannell, Ernie..................16, 73. 114, 127 Pannell, Kevin 24, 75, 107 Pannell. Shawn 16, 73, 107, 114 Pannell, Rose................................. 72 Pannell. Tammie........................... .31,72 Parker, Mike 73 Parrish, Richard 31,107 Patrick, Linda................................ 16 Patterson, Tamela 6, 10, 31, 59, 72, 104 Peek, Chris 40, 44, 46. 47, 51, 52, 59, 75 90. 98, 101, 110, 112, 130, 131, 133, 141 Peek, Janet Mrs 87 Peevey, Carla Mrs. 89 Phifer. Bobby 5,24, 116 Phifer. Donald 40. 98, 100, 102,110 Philips, Charlie 31. 45, 55 Phillips, Casey 24, 72 Phillips, Jason......................24. 45, 75 Pierce, Bobby 24, 26, 73,107, 114 Plunkett, Kenny 9, 31, 54, 107, 109 Pompa, Leah...... 24 Pope, Pat Mrs................................. 86 Popp, Kathy 40. 72, 51, 144 Popp, Steve 16. 107, 127 Potter, Chris 7, 8. 44, 73, 90, 98, 110, 112, 130 Pressley. Shea 31, 58, 59, 69, 79. 126. 144 Pressley, Zane 29, 30, 31, 47, 58, 59, 73. 106, 107, 140 Pryor, Sherryn 21,32, 59, 72, 73 Q is for Queen Quarles, Ann 32, 73 Querner, Richard Mr. 89,124 Sheree Webb glances at the camera after the band won at the Cotton Bowl. 138 R is for riding around Rackly, Donna 24, 72 Rackley, Sammy 32,61. 73. 107, 110 Rainbolt, David 78 Rainbolt, Deann 16,72, 122 Rainey, Gena 11,41,93.95 Rainey, Steve 24,73,92. 107 Ray, Gregg 16,17,107.115 Reel, Mary . 16.59,62,72 Reel, Teddy 24,51.58,72,73 Relford, Billy 24 Rhodes, Rhonda 16,97,124 Richardson, Debra. 41.45. 58, 59. 60. 104, 128, 129, 142, 144 Richardson, Gary 16. 107, 115, 127 Richardson, William 24. 58,98, 104, 107, 126 Riddle, Arlene Mrs. 86 Riddle. Debbie 41,59, 60, 73. 75 Ripley, Renee 32, 59. 72, 138 Robbins, Wes Mr. 86 Robnett, Gary 24. 73 Romans, Shanna 24,73,97,119 Rosensteil, Linda 16,58,72 Rutherford, Kim 72, 76 Ryan, Kenneth Mr. 88.108 Sis for Sonic Sampson, Allison 8.9,16 Sampson, Leonard .5,24,73,143 Sampson, Sammy 32 Sanders, Bebbie 41,72. 143 Sanders, Brian 24 Sanders, Malta 41,57,59,72,82,104 Sandoz. Erica 16, 72 Sandoz, Lisa 32,59,72 Sands. Diana 16. 73. 104, 119, 128, 129 Sands, Joanna 32.73,75 Savage, Cecil 16, 107 Savage, George 6.24,72 Savage, Ray 8, 127 Scott, Lana 4. 24, 27. 79 Scott, Liza 8,32,116 Scroggin, Steve Mr. 47. 75. 89 Scroggins, Neva 41.73. 92. 93. 94, 117, 133, 140 Shannon. John 24.73 Shannon, Lori 24 Shaw, Kenny 11,41 .51,59, 73. 78,102. 103, 110, 112, 130 Skeen, Steve 16.75 Smith, Randy 16,73,75,107 Snyder. Richard 24 Speight, Brenda 32. 73. 75 Speight, Robbie 32 Spoon. Betty 32,117 Stahl. Scott 12,37.41,42. 44. 46. 58. 69. 79. 104, 144 Staples, Terri 65 St. Clair, Greg 76 Stewart, Jennifer 72 Stovall, Courtney 16. 20 Stuckey. David 8. 9. 16 Sullivan, Denise . 3.72 T is for Texas Talley, David 41.73 Melissa Mills and Carolyn Campton doctor Coach Don Woodall. Talley. Mark 16, 58, 72 Talley, Mary...................................16 Taylor, Thomas 8, 36, 41,44, 52. 58, 59. 67. 69, 73, 98, 104, 130. 134 Teague, Carla 5, 72, 80 Teague, Donald.......................16, 75 Tharpe, Danny.................................120 Thompson, Jerry 25, 107 Thompson, Mark 41,73 Thompson, Rickey 16,127 Thompson, Scott...........................32, 57, 72 Troutt, Kathy 37, 41. 50. 52, 58. 59, 72. 140, 142 Trull, Lisa....................16, 17, 59, 72. 78 U is for unexcused Underwood, Mark 25, 107 W is for Waylon and Willie and the Boys Walden, Eric 32, 73 Walden, Sarah 16,56,73 Walker, John 41, 42. 59.98. 104, 138 Wammack, Ann 41, 73 Wammack, Michael 32, 107, 126 Ward, Greg 19, 41 Washington. Alfreda 16, 72, 116, 117, 118, 124, 140 Washington, Ann 41,72, 104 Washington, Jackie.................41, 72, 80 Washington, Len 16, 107, 127 Watson, Robert 32, 73 Weatherbee, Darlene .32,59,141 Webb. Sheree 25, 58, 59, 72, 138 Wheeler, Mandy 3, 16 Wheeless, Amanda 16,59,72 Wheeless, Lisa 41, 72, 144 White, Anna 58, 59, 72, 119 White, Dawn 61,72 Williams, Gary...............................73 Williams. Scott .32, 34, 51, 55. 58. 59, 64, 73, 90, 104 Wilson, Arthur........................16,69, 73 Wilson, Bill Mr..............................89 Wilson, Charles Mr. 62 Wilson, Danny 16,127 Wilson, David .32, 50, 58, 59,62,69. 73, 78, Wilson, Kathy Wilson, Kenneth . . Wilson, Mitchell ....... Wilson, Rodney Wilson, Tyuma Winn, Dan................ Woodall, Don Mr. Woodall, Greg........... Woodley, Steve Mr. Woods, Darlene Wooldridge. Margaret Woolsey, Dana Mrs. Wool sey, Wayne Wyatt, Alice Ms. 110 41.72.92. 116, 141 32, 110, 112 ................16 .16,107,127 25,72 41,42, 45, 47, 52, 59, 64, 73, 108, 144 ................ 87 16,26,65,114 ..........73, 77, 88 16 41,52,57,59 88 41 ............77. 86 Y is for y’all Yeager, Todd 73 Yost, Susan 41,59, 72 Young, Bernetta 58, 59, 72, 119, 124 Young, Darlene 41.51,58, 128, 134 Young, Don 18. 20, 32, 58 Young, Fonda 16, 58. 72. 97, 124 Young, Martha 16. 59. 143 Z is for ZZ Top Zimmerman, Tammy 17,72 Zeneski. Shawn 32, 73 139 140 Different Things Going to school 4 Saturdays No banquet at the prom No speaker at the All-Sports Banquet UIL literary in Commerce with us taking 2nd place sweepstakes Sending 2 people to the International Science Fair Sending 6 people to State Having the most honor graduates EVER Getting report cards on time Similar Things Going to school 171 other days Rushed last minute preparations for the prom Barbecue at the All-Sports Banquet Mt. Vernon taking 1 st place sweepstakes Everyone HAVING to do a science fair project Having a number of talented people bomb out at regional Sluffing off the final quarter Computerized report cards Ab Ae a. Kathy Troutt and Jimmy Faires report on the latest news at update at Friday Night Live, the Student Council sponsored variety show. b. Taking a break during variety show dress rehearsal, Chris Peek captures a frisbee between his legs. c. Familiar juniors’ faces found in class are (top to bottom) Zane Pressley, Bennett Fox, Kip Hamby, and Bob McFatridge. d. Neva Scroggins, Jason Cunningham, and Dennis Findley try to get the first drop of milk from an uncooperative cow in wild cow milking competition at the Rodeo Club’s rodeo, e. At rehearsal of one act play. Missy Garin and Kristi Newton assume their roles in The Case of the Crushed Petunias, f. Busy decorating for the prom, Darlene Weatherbee and Rebecca McDowell make last minute preparations on the Friday before the dance, g. Alfreda Washington cautiously pets a trick mule at school on the day of the Rodeo Club's rodeo. 142 Things to Remember Star Wars Elvis Presley’s death King's Plaza burning along with 4 houses Gas sold for 53.9 gal. The neutron bomb Stick pins Billy Beer The Bee Gees The Cowboys winning Superbowl XII Teachers driving school buses Close Encounters of the Third Kind Combs in the hair Minimum wage being $2.65 Downsizing and squaring off cars Braum’s being built Steve Martin Inflation Jimmy Carter’s smile Repeated snow and ice Saturday Night Live Famolares The Panama Canal Treaty UT Losing the Cotton Bowl The agriculture strike Skateboards Plexi glass shoes The Middle East a. Brushing her hair, Annette Murphy readies herself for the senior class photo, b. A windy day and a kite add up to fun for Martha Young, c. Kathy Wilson and Bebbie Sanders clown around for the camera before senior class pictures are taken d. Totally engrossed, Rodney Ditmar and Leonard Sampson carefully dissect a crayfish in Biology I e. Debra Richardson, Ramona Moore. Kathy Troutt. and Melissa Mills enioy an omelette at Melissa's brunch f. Choking up on the bat for her swing. Marie Clark slugs the softball in p.e. class Famous Last Words We are losing four institutions this year who have become almost permanent fixtures. These words have become synonymous with their Bennett Jeter (12 years at CHS) — Has anyone here seen Kelly?. You call it corn. We call it maize . . .Well, Do you see?. . . Will everybody agree with that? You wouldn't believe what Lucy's done now . . We're going to do it today just like we did every other day this quarter . Bend your knees when you stroke the ball. . . Fifteen Don Woodall (7 years at CHS) — relaxed You boys are NOT on a football field . . . You look like a million dollars . . . Study hall today . . . You're gonna reap what you sow Well, flip, folks!. . This is how it’s ankles, legs, or put your feet together . . . I say orange . . You say black! . . Button up that shirt! . . . Meet the Sregit Gang Things We Fought Over the theme the cover proof sheets copy the darkroom division pages lost pictures lost negatives lost, lost things quad-packs DEADLINES Sregit staff members are Sandi Mo Delaune, advisor, Chester La Panned; Donna Baker; Roberta Harney. Kirby Lambert, lay out editor and clubs and classes editor; Scott Stahl; Kenny Frerichs, Amy Johnson, managaing editor and student life editor. Steve Mamscalco; Bob King, darkroom manager; Kathy Popp; Lisa Wheeless, copy editor. Debra Richardson; Kim Elliott, sports editor. Dan Winn, Jimmy Faires. Shea Pressley. John Flynn. Tamar Marchbank, and Billy Wayne, who )ust wanted in the picture. Not pictured is Melissa Mills. 144 x