Commerce High School - Sregit Yearbook (Commerce, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1979 volume:

LAYOUT PHOTOGRAPHY D. Bronom D. White D.Jones T. Johnston COPY S. Pryor M.Jobe H. Hayes L. Betz S. Johnson ORGANIZATION AND PROMOTION J. Brock B. McFatridge L. Martin L. Shannon D. Odgen L. Nelson B. Muldoon M. McDaniel D. Bailey S. Fulgham SPECIAL APPRECIATION Carolyn Yates Hal Fulgham Commerce Journal Larry Sengbush DARKROOM J. Guidry S. Fulgham D. Bailey S. Thompson BACKUP H. Hayes L. Martin S. Pryor GRAPHICS AND SPECIAL EFFECTS D. Crosby J. Briggs L. Wilson SPONSOR Mrs. J. Peek A TRIBUTE TO A TIGER DISTANT DFFPSOR SKIES IE FIRE OF THINE EYES? T WINGS DARE HE ASPIRE? IE HAND DARE SEIZE THE FIRE? SHOULDER, AMI T THE SINEWS rfHY HEART BEG D HAND AND W WHAT THE HAMMER? WHA' IN WHAT FURNACE WAS Th WHAT THE ANVIL? WHAT D TIGER! BURNING BRl! -fORESTS OF THE MIC THE TIGER LLIAM BLA W TIGER! T ’’ IN THE F IMHATI COULD BEAT, READ FEET? fM AD GRASP ASP? . WHEN THE STARS THREW DO' ANP WATERED HEAVEN WITH DID HE SMILE HIS WORK TO SI DID HE W iO MAD THE LAMB merce Hign Commerce?� !! Volume 29 Tiger Tapestry Of Memories ▲ a a. Seniors show spirit at pep rally, b. Van Hargis and Steve Popp give their attention to activities during a pep rally, c. The Junior Varsity Cheerleaders wait patiently for their turn to cheer, d. Senior Majorette, Sherryn Pryor, tries to keep warm during a home game. e. Lisa Betz, junior, scoops out a luscious cupful of ice cream at the Stu- dent Council Teacher Appreciation Day. f. Glenn Bass gives his mother, Myrna Bass, a kiss on the cheek, g. Charlie Norman applies cold pack to his injured shoulder. A Tiger is easily domesticated. . . A Tiger thrives in captivity . . . A Tiger is a carnivorous animal. . . 3 A Tiger dwells near a water course . . . A Tiger's roar can be heard for two miles . . . 4 Tiger Tones a. A glimpse of the cheerleaders’ cheat sheet, b. Junior Dixie Branom crams for exams, c. Paul Hicks, junior, gives a foot- ball pep talk to a spirited crowd, d. Senior Bryan Olmstead waves a friendly greeting to the camera and to the school football season in the first pep rally of the year. e. Cassius Williams, junior, works on a shop project, f. Junior Varsity Volleyball team members Babette Henley and Donna Davis cool off with the team after a strenuous practice, g. Mr. and Mrs. James White attend the first varsity football pep rally, h. Teachers perform a skit, “Snow Orange, at the pep rally, i. Freshman Teresa Holl- ingsworth starts the new year by nominat- ing the first class officer for the 1982 sen- ior class, j. Junior Bill Draughn takes a break from his studies. 5 Tiger Themes o. “Like father like son ’ Gregg Bass is a truly devoted Tiger, b. Ellie Johnson and Nancy lies display a patch received at a volleyball tournament, c. Myrtle Walker is transformed into a wicked witch for a pep rally skit. d. Don Young, senior, lets his mind wander from his American Govern- ment studies, c. Lori Adams, Junior Varsity Cheerleader, prepares for a jump. f. The band practices crazy positions to add a spark to their performances, g. Cindy Dyer, freshman, participates in a race in Spanish Club. h. Quint Madewell, fresh- man, rests after his active P.E. class. 6 THIS IS TIGER TERRITORY 8 tiger o tiger looks up exploring an endless sky the moon is rising playful tiger cub what powerful spirit makes your eyes shine so bright quietly he waits his eyes search night's restlessness this royal tiger cool air sits silent sounds of the tiger are heard fading for away your glowing colors calmly flow among the night oh watchful tiger carolyn yates 9 a. David Wilson, senior, pledges National Honor Society initiates David Bailey, Liso Betz, Janna Briggs and Car- olyn Campion, while Mr. Alvis Aider- man, assistant principal, looks on. b. Scott Williams looks over his senior portraits with indecision, c. Donna Crosby, Jennifer Anderson, Dena Lytle and Teresa Hollingsworth construct a straw tower during the local Student Council Workshop, d. Health teacher and volleyball coach Miss JoAnn Bun drick explains the many facets of Health Education to her attentive stu- dents, Jennifer Anderson and Solly Davis, sophomores, e. Dale Hawkins anticipates his freshman year. 10 Tiger Testimonial a. Teresa Hollingsworth displays frus- tration at the Student Council Work- shop. b. A farewell is bid as the band bus rolls to Quitman, c. Varsity players David Belcher, Kenny Plunkett and Roger Jones lead a yell to promote vic- tory at a pep rally, d. Tiger boots ready for Tiger stomp. A Tiger is a solitary animal 12 Talk And Trends a. Tiger fever infects the CHS students during the first pep rally as they cheer for Tiger Triumph, b. Donna Jones and Robin Hoggard in a hurry for lunch wait patiently while Jason Cunningham and Darryl Jones fix a blowout, c. “No, not that way! The Junior Varsity vol- leyball team discusses strategy before re-entering the game. d. Practice teach- ers hear CISD policies, e. Lisa Sandoz and Sandy Cheshire sell cookies for the Spanish Club. f. Michael Ebensberger babies a Tiger by tying his shoe. g. Fight, Hustle, Run, says Phil Bailey as the freshman Tigers practice, h. Now here's what we'll do . . Tiger coaches Bill Killian and James Bass explain game strategy to No. 65, Don Young, i. Shawn Zeneski pounds his spirit out in shop. 13 Tiger Tempo And Time The Tiger Tempo for the year was ferocious as our football players passed, our basket- ball players dribbled, our band members marched, our track team ran, our volleyball team volleyed, our tennis team served, our choir sang, our golf team swung, our home- makers cooked, our historians read, our English classes wrote, our journalists re-wrote, our chemists concocted, our mathematicians measured, our biologists dissected, our drafters drafted, our builders built and our teachers taught. Though each performed to the beat of his own drum, he blended in with the rest of the music to make the Tiger Tempo truly terrific! A 1 14 A Tiger is powerful and ferocious . . . A Tiger may leap 30 feet into the air . A Tiger may climb a tree under stress . a. Band member Jay Philips accentuates the downbeat during the Tiger halftime, b. Sen- ior Chuuck Hollingsworth gestures emphatically to make a point during local Student Council Workshop, c. Kendra Smith adds flare! d. “Which book now?” says Mansoor Behrooz before going to his next class, e. Sophomores cut up at a pep rally, f. You can always identify a Sregit staff member, g. Trampling to prevent a Tiger tardy, h. The Jun- ior Varsity and Freshman teams sit at the pep rally as they await their evening game. i. As the shadow falls, the band marches on. j. Senior Donna Hawkins adds to the spirit. 15 DEDICATED Tiger Tapestry of faces, of a high school to brini in the eye of the Tiger i tjJ ifrpon the winning, £1 Hfllfexperienefes, goal I Wi'g moods, leaders fulreR|ic transmittec Body, Corr UPON YO gave life tdffhe days ar ? spr«rjy} ech anG ao color to disDloWh cK aes ieiP expusnced as a growing, cohesive and harmonious group of indivi Individuals . . . but always addin as you moved into the group effoi majestic color. Rich colors of three tapestry of memories together. TIGER TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENING.....................................Tiger Tapestry ORGANIZATIONS...............................Tiger Tribesmen CLASSES..............................Tiger Transformation PERSONALITIES...............................Tiger Triumphs FACULTY.....................................Tiger Trainers ATHLETICS...................................Tiger Teams EXTRACURRICULAR PARTICIPATION..................Tiger Toil CUSTODIAN STAFF.............................Tiger Traffic CANDID ACTIVITIES...........................Tiger Trends The President’s Club The President's club consists of the presidents of all school clubs and the presidents of all classes. The main function of the organization is to coordinate the activities of the school, utilizing mutual support and planning. The meeting date is scheduled for the fourth Friday of each month in the school library. Sponsors accompany presidents to meetings and offer suggestions and ideas to the group to better communications between organizations. Student Council Sponsors: Mrs. Linnie Atchley, Mrs. Pat Pope The Student Council at Commerce High School is one of the most active, energetic and enthusiastic organizations on campus. The members are elected each year in a homeroom election, and students who seek offices in the spring prior to the school year serve as the executive council with the officers. Class presidents are automatically members of the group. Co-sponsors Mrs. Linda Atchley and Mrs. Pat Pope accompany the group in its various out-of-town activities and serve as advisors for the many functions held on campus and within the community. Commerce has served as president of District 8 this past year and has led leader- ship workshops, promoted spirit through- out the school, participated in conventions and acted as official hosts for the opening week of school. The council's influence has extended to community projects such as initiating the building of a sidewalk by the City of Commerce down Culver street to CHS, assisting in the Mother’s March of Dimes, and participating in the Homecom- ing Blue and Gold Fair held on the down- town square. ▲° A 20 a. President David Wilson conducts a meeting, b. Donna Crosby and Chris Elliot hand out rules for those students wishing to run for homeroom representative, c. 1978-79 Executive Council, d. Student Council insignia, e. Members collect money for spirit chain, f. Spirited students say “Hats off to you, Tigers. g. 1978-79 Student Council officers, i. Mike Ebensber- ger slices into the submarine sandwich served at student council workship. SJ. r.' ■oom liinTi 'wm£LU,i Quill And Scroll Sponsor: Mrs. Janet Peek ‘‘Truth, Tenacity, Terseness Ad To become a member of Quill and Scroll a student must meet five qualifications: He must be of junior or senior classification; he must be scholastically in the upper third of his high school class; he must have done superior work in some phase of high school journalism; he must be recommended for membership by the advisor of journalistic work in his high school or by the commit- tee governing publications; and he must be approved as being worthy of membership by the society's executive officer. Ab a. Marcie McDaniel, sponsor Mrs. Janet Peek, and David Bailey review the sched- ule for the camera crew. b. Quill and Scroll insignia, c. 1978-79 Quill and Scroll, d. 1978-79 Quill and Scroll offi- cers. e. Bill Muldoon and David Bailey work diligently with the enlarger in the darkroom. Spirit Sparkers is an organization open to anyone who is interested in furthering the spirit in CHS. This year they have decorated the iockers of sport's participants, created baked goods for the players, performed skits at the pep rallies and loised attendance figures at the sports events. Sponsored by Miss Glenda Haywood, these spirited students rallied the football team by forming the breakthrough line at the games and leading cheers with the cheerleaders. Dressed m their orange T-shirts, Spirit Sparkers help cheer Tiger victories with their spirited enthusiasm. Spirit Sparkers Sponsor: Miss Glenda Haywood 9 o Spirit Sparker Kim Hoggord cheer along with Mascot Janna Davis at a foot- ball game. b. Sandie Rowe, Davia Mean and Kendra Smith decorate a locker, c. Spirit Sparker Donna Jones tensely awaits the arrival of the football team while hold- ing the breakthrough. d. Senior football player Kip Hamby grins from behind his decorated locker door. e. Spirit Sparker insignia, f. Sponsor Miss Glenda Haywood and President Carolyn Jones, g. 1978-79 Spirit Sparkers. h. Spirit Sporkers gather around Miss Haywood, sponsor, for last minute instructions. Speech And Drama Speech and Drama Club, one of the newer organizations at CHS, one developed to enrich the student body by presenting educational and theatri- cal entertainment. By participating in the Speech and Drama Club, all mem- bers become skilled in various levels of oral communication. Those students wishing to join the Drama Club need not have been enrolled in a speech and drama class. It is merely an interest in speech and drama that creates membership in this club. Mrs. Myrna Bass, sponsor, said, ‘These types of speaking experiences can broaden and enhance a student's knowledge in the area of speech and drama and possibly career choices for the future. CHS is well represented by speech and drama due to their endless dedica- tion and excellence in numerous competative tournaments, including UIL. Sponsor: Mrs. Myrna Bass 1« a. Speech and Drama Club insignia, b. Sponsor Mrs. Bass selects cuttings from UIL speech categories, c. To be or not to be . . Michael Ebensberger and Anna White dutifully practice their lines, d. Sponsor Mrs. Myrna Bass and the officers check the auditorium facilities backstage, e. Mrs. Bass and President Lisa Betz pres- ent a possible project at a meeting, f. 1978-79 Speech and Drama Club. g. The drama class listens intently as Mrs. Bass explains the finer points of a good produc- tion. Spanish Club The Commerce High School Spanish Club was created to form a bond between Eng- lish and Spanish-speaking countries and to break down the possible barriers through the inability to communicate. Spanish Club's membership is com- posed of students from grades 9-12 who have had a Spanish course and are sin- cerely interested in the Spanish culture. Spanish Club allows its members the inva- luable experience of Spanish culture first- hand with such activities as language workshops at East Texas State University, and speakers as well as presentations on the Spanish language and lifestyle. Spanish Club also represents Commerce High School in two annual language ori- ented events. The first is the North East Texas Organization of Language Educa- tors competition held ot ETSU; CHS Span- ish Club competes with more than twenty other schools in academic and cultural exercises in French, German, and Spanish studies. Later in the year, Spanish Club sends two voting delegates to the Pan- American Student Forum held in February ot San Antonio. 28 Mrs. Helen Helton a. Spanish Club members Kristi Ingold, Davia Means and David Harvey display Christmas stockings they created for the local nursing home. b. ETSU professor Dr. Loyd Guidry addresses members of Span- ish Club at ET language symposium, d. Spanish Club members display toys col- lected for Toys for Tots. e. Members enpy sampling crepes, f. Spanish Club members relax during a break at the ETSU language symposium, g. Lisa Sandoz adds paper mache to Spanish Club pmata. h. 1978-79 Spanish Club officers, i. 1978-79 Spanish C Sponsor: Colonel Dale G. West Interact Club “Service above self, is the Interact motto. The 36-member organization is sponsored by the local Rotary Club in Commerce. The Interact Club promotes service-oriented projects. During the year, dances and spirit promotion are under- taken. The Intract sponsor is Col. Dale G. West, ETSU who has been the Rotary sponsor for Interact for three years. “I enjoy my time with the Interact Club because we have a good mixture of work and play. I suppose one of the best aspects of the club is the excellent leader- ship opportunities provided to all mem- bers. Membership is open to all persons in the high school. Once a member, a person contributes a portion of his time toward the club's three money-making projects and a community, national and interna- tional service project that take place eoch yeor. The word “Interact reflects that stu- dents within the club mingle with people outside the organization. 30 a. President Bill Muldoon and secretary Jennifer Brock prepare a club report for Rotary, b. 1978-79 Interact officers: Jennifer Brock, secretary, Beth Bickham, vice-president, and Bill Muldoon, presi- dent. c. Interact engenders team spirit by placing a banner in the high school gym. d. Interact members Rodney Dittmar, Karen Cox, and Sandy Cheshire display pizza for their party, e. A meeting reminder for Interact members, f. 1978-79 Interact Clu6. g. Laurie Wilson, Donna Crosby, Bill Muldoon and Jennifer Brock discuss ideas for activities in the club. Sponsor: Steve Scroggin Key Club The Key Club is a school and community service organization sponsored by the Kiwanas Club, a local service group. It presently has 56 members who were selected because of their character and scholastic achievement. Sponsor Steve Scroggin said, “The purpose of Key Club is to engage in community service projects and to promote good citizenship in school. The organization which meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, annually sponsors the Homecoming bonfire, promotes spirit in the school and performs various services in the community. The highlight of the spring is the annual May convention held in Dallas. ▲h 32 a. Key Club insignia, b. Dawn White, sponsor Steve Scroggin and Don Young display the Key Club banner, c. Members Mariellen Jobe, Lori Shannon and Beth Bickham sample peppermint sticks, a pos- sible sales project, d. 1978-79 Key Club officers, e. Key Club Homecoming bonfire blazes brilliantly for a Tiger victory, f. Members visit the First United Methodist Church, g. David Wilson places the fin- ishes on the bonfire, h. 1978-79 Key Club, i. Key Club spirit banner urges a district Sponsor: Mrs. LaVerne Funderburk National Honor Society Promotion of leadership, scholarship, character and service is a high goal for a single organization to undertake, but the National Honor Society comes close to fullfillmg this goal. The National Honor Society of CHS consists of 42 |uniors and seniors. There ore two types of membership: active and graduate. The graduate members have no vote. Active members become graduate members at graduation. To be eligible for election to member ship in this chapter, the candidate must have been in attendance for a period equivalent to one quarter in this school and must be a member of the |unior or senior class. Candidates eligible for election to this chapter shall have a minimum scholarship average of 90 per cent with no grade lower than 70 per cent. These students have participated in a money making Rent-a-Student protect and os a group have mode a donation of turkeys to the meals-on- wheels program. Blue and gold are the colors that represent the members of the National Honor Society and their flower is the yellow rose. Mrs. LaVerne Funderburk, the sponsor, summarizes the attitudes of the NHS members, “I fell privileged to be oble to work with a group that is so highly motivated and serious about their responsibilities ' QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP Scholarship Leadership Character Service President . . Zone Pressley Vice-President. . . Robert Harney Secretary . . . Kellie Cummings Treasurer . . . Sherryn Pryor 34 o National Honor Society emblem, b Inductees at the ceremony stand in splen dor and silence, c. NHS members are alerted by the sign in the hallway to meet d. Banner for gym speaks for National Honor Society members e Sponsor Mrs LaVerne Funderburk pours punch ot the National Honor Society installation at First Presbyterian Church, f. 1978-79 NHS offi cers. g. Grant Crowell, |unior, signs the coveted honor roll at installation, h. 1978 79 National Honor Society figures aver ages for the year. 35 Future Teachers of America John Dewey once said, “Education is 'o social process . . . Education is growth . . . Education is not preparation for life; Education is life itself.” The Commerce chapter of Future Teachers of America pledges itself to these ideals. Its members are juniors and seniors who are sincerely interested in education and the vital part it plays in our society. In April of each year, the senior members of FTA are encour- aged to participate with other campuses for a day of teaching. The exercise is com- plete with teacher conferences, lesson plans, and an evaluation made by the stu- dents on the day s encounter. All members participate in educationally-oriented serv- ice projects such as providing films for the student body, assisting the career educa- tion program, producing teaching aids, and being 8th grade orientation guides. Sponsor: Mrs. Jeanne May A 36 Education depends not on where we have been, but where we are going. ” i A. FTA sponsors the movie Cinderfello for the student body. b. President Donna Crosby and sponsor Mrs. Jeahne May dis- play the FTA banner, c. Donna Crosby and Dena Lytle discuss plans for projects and membership goals, d. FTA insignia, e. 1978-79 FTA officers: Dean Lytle, trea- surer; Donna Crosby, president; Donna Hawkins, secretary; and Barbara Dor- rough, vice-president, f. 1978-79 Future Teachers of America, g. Students file into auditorium for first assembly of the year. 37 Sponsor: Mrs. Ruth Assembly Planning Committee The Assembly Planning Committee is a special type of school organization. Its purpose is to plan and organize CHS assemblies The 15 member group does not have fund raising protects or special activities but performs a vital function at CHS. Members are selected by faculty rec- ommendation; there are representatives from each class with upperclassmen hold- ing the majority of seats. Mrs. Ruth Coffee is the sponsor. Coffey mmm o 1978-79 APC officers: Gory English, treasurer, Veti Hickson, vice-president, Mrs Ruth Coffey, sponsor. Bob Draughn, president, Tamela Patterson, secretary b 1978 79 Assem bly Planning Committee c APC insignia d Assembly guest speaker entertainer converses with Nancy lies e. Health Core Assembly hears Commerce resource person from Commerce Medical and Surgical, f. Jason Cunningham and members of the audience reoct to the entertainment g President Bob Draughn introduces the speaker h Band director Wes Rob bins, Linda Martin, and APC members Bryan Sanders ond Gory English review music for the Christmas assembly i Guest musician performs for CHS audience w Future Homemakers Of America Mrs. Arlene Riddle Mrs. Nita Clark FHA is an organization designed to help each member grow as a person. Co-sponsor Nita Clark states, Its main goal is to improve all areas of living. FHA allows each member to take the initiative in per- sonal growth and development. The club year includes many activities: installation of officers; a two-day initiation of new members; community service project; Christ- mas party; and Red and White Ball in February. Encounter projects along with Area and State meet- ings helped to keep members grow- ing toward FHA goals. FHA is an active organization in both the school and community. FHA is a great youth organization to help students with self-develop- ment and leadership, added co- sponsor Arlene Riddle. Ac Ag 40 Motto: Toward New Horizons a. Anna White, Principal Charles Wilson, and Sponsor Mrs. Nita Clark display the stamps FHA collected for the Songs of Norway, b. FHA initiates bow dutifully to tree during initiation, c. CHS graduates Margaret Wooldridge and Donna Baker return to participate in FHA initiation of Beth Hopkins, d. Sponsor Arlene Riddle and Denise Eaton prepare FHA demon- stration. e. 1978 79 FHA. f. FHAers Ann Hopkins, Beth Hopkins and Anna White display Thanksgiving turkeys they designed for the meals-on-wheels pro- gram. g. 1978-79 FHA officers, h. FHA insignia, i. FHA president Beth Hopkins and sponsor Mrs. Arlene Riddle relax from their busy schedules, i. 1978-79 FHA. ▲i Colors: Red and White 41 Future Farmers Of America Colors: National Blue and Sponsors: Steve Woodley, Corn Gold Conner John The main objectives of the Future Farm- ers of America chapter at Commerce High School are to expand community service and to encourage leadership through cooperation and public relations. Super- vised agricultural experience as well as recreation has been a focal point of the year for the 110 member group. Money-making projects included selling sausage logs and fruit. The chapter sent contestants to the Hunt County Fair and other fair competitions. A parent-student awards banquet was held in February. These students will be the backbone of our agro-business community, co-sponsor Steve Woodley stated. Students could compete during the year in land judging, livestock and poultry judg- ing, dairy products, and agriculture mechanics. Actions speak louder than words in FHA, according to Conner John, co-spon- sor. Aa ▲ 42 a. Senior, David Wilson, reods a report to the AG 4 class, b. Mr. John shows happi- ness over the FFA fruit sales, c. Fruit is checked by FFA officers Todd Yeager, Chaplain,- Jason Cunningham, Sentinel; W. S. Woodley, advisor; David Wilson, 2nd vice-president; C L. John, advisor; and Victor Norman, vice-president. Gregg Hendrix and Becky Sagebeil hap- pily unload the FFA fruit, e. FFA Conduct- ing Team: Randy Smith, Grant Crowell, Jason Cunningham, Scott Williams, David Wilson, Zone Pressley, and Jeff Dunn. f. FFA insignia, g. 1978-79 Future Farmers of America, h. 1978-79 FFA officers. Mono LEARNING TO DO DOING TO LEARN EARNING TO LIVE LIVING TO SERVE 43 Rodeo Club Sponsors: Conner John Steve Woodley A relatively new organization at CHS is the Rodeo Club; all interested persons may join. Each year the membership has grown and in its fourth year, the club has gained a total of 56 members. The 1978-79 school year has been busy for this active club and its sponsors, Connor John and Steve Woodley. The organization s money-mak mg projects included bake sales as well as selling advertisement spaces in the Rodeo pro- grams. In the spring the club sponsored its annual rodeo. ▲ 44 v w Cv Vs. SvS IIU CANJ 5JDP THE the TIEEfi a. Rodeo club lockets ore often seen in the halls and classrooms at CHS. b. A regular meeting of the Rodeo Club with President Jason Cunningham presideing. c. Hard at work on the Rodeo Club banner are mem- bers Wiley Yates and Keith Kanaman. d. The finished banner shows the rodeo club's support for the basketball team. e. Sponsor Steve Woodley, Keith Kanaman, and Don Davis work diligently on the Rodeo Club banner, f. 1978-79 Rodeo Club officers, h. Rodeo Club insignia. 15 a. Lynn Pompa concentrates during volley- ball pre-game warm-ups. b. The 1978-79 Freshmen class officers are from left to right, LaWanda Callagan, Donna Davis, Todd Pannell and Craig Jensen. Lori Adams Lavern Allen Mike Armstrong Davey Arnold John Arnold June Beadles Paula Betz Charles Boggs Karon Bohlender Marcus Brigham Janie Brock Tony Burnett Wayne Burt Jay Busby LaWanda Callagan Greg Carter Larry Chastain John Close Karen Crosby Anthony Davis Donna Davis Gary Deaton Johnathen DeLima David Douglas Tommy Drennon Laura Driggers Cindy Dyer Diane Ecker Maloina Edgington Fred Ellis 46 TIGER TENDERFEET FRESHMAN Cathy Ferguson Sandra Flannigan Brenda Frerichs Shawn Fuighan Pat Gadlin Carol Goodall Mark Greer Tony Harrison Joseph Harrison David Harvey Larry Harvey Dale Hawkins Bruce Hayes Greg Hendrix Babette Henly Glenn Hill Wanda Hines Teresa Hollingsworth Stanley Horton Arthur Howard Eddie Hughes Derek lies Jaimie Ingold Craig Jensen Cheryl Johnston Cliff Johnson Ann Jones Jay Jones Keith Jones Lola Kanamon Robyn Keller Eric Kennedy Davis Kersey Karen King Orlando Lee Sean Lynch 47 TIGER TRAINEES Ginny Longshore Quint Modewell Brian McCabe Laura McGough William McMurrary Kathy McRae Davis Means Julie Miller Nell Miller Monette Moss DeAnna Nelson Jim Nitson Becky Pace Todd Pannell Len Norris Brynda Olmsted Gayl Phillips Jay Phillips William Phillips Susie Pierce Lynn Pompa Cheryl Porter Kevin Pullen Lena Reed Paul Reel Benny Relford Cheryl Rhodes Tommy Robinson Shirl Parker Anthony Phifer Aa Freshmen demonstrate Tiger Power. 48 The offspring of a female tiger and a male lion is a Tiglon. Richy Romans Cynthia Rosenstiel Sandie Rowe Ray Rutherford Tracy Sadler Becky Sagebiel Olden Sanders Jerry Sands Annette Savages Bridgette Savage Marcus Savage Paula Savage Steve Savage Jeff Shannon Marla Sheppard Virginia Skeen Kendra Smith Talisha Smith Yolanda Smith Vicky Sullivan Sheila Talley Barry Thompson Bonnie Turner Stuart Umlauf Lee Vann David Wallace Connie Washington Anthony Wilson Danny Wilson James Wilson Richard Wilson Rodney Wilson Tammy Wilson Jay Wooldridge Carla Woolsey Patricia Yates The offspring of a male tiger and a female lion is a Tiglon. 49 Like the Tiger Cub, the Commerce High School 1978-1979 Freshmen class has awakened to the new experience of high school life. They were dependent upon the upperclassmen for hints on becoming a better class; just as the Tiger Cubs look up to the older Tigers with respect and impersona- tions. The Freshmen beginning was difficult, just as a new born cub must adjust to the world. Yet, as time passed, these difficulties were eliminated. When asked, most Freshmen agreed that their first year of high school life was confusing, difficult, exciting and quite different from the Mid- dle School. Remarked one Freshmen sponsor, These Freshmen are responsible and show great possibility toward developing into fine citizens. They surpassed their own accomplishments by showing their school spirit and pride in winning the spirit stick four times during football pep rallies. They worked in unison in developing the sportsmanship required in athlet- ics and also in the salesmanship ability in the money making projects such as, the popcorn sale. The 135 member strong class of 1 982 is the largest class ever to enroll in Commerce High School. Like the poem, Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright, these Freshmen will burn bright in the memories of Commerce High School students for years to come. a. Popcorn, popcorn , is what Carla Woolsey seems to be saying as she dis- plays the popcorn sold by the Freshmen class, b. Brenda Frerichs, dressed as a pickle, goes through initiation for Future Homemakers of America, c. Freshmen, John Close and Paul Reel greet each other with a special handshake, d. Anxiously awaiting the final count, are the nominees for class president. TIGER THOUGHTS TIGER Several races of tigers occur . . . 51 TIGER TRIUMPHS SOPHOMORES Patricia Allen Jeff Allison Jennifer Anderson Regina Armstrong Kim Bayer Theresa Bailey Jennifer Bedgood LeAnn Beggs Beth Bickham Stanley Brewer Kathy Brookshire Ray Brown Eddie Burgin Robert Bush Byron Campos Elsa Campos Eddie Chapin Sandy Chesire 52 a. The officers for the 1978—1979 Sophomore class are as follows: President, Jennifer Anderson; Vice-Pres- ident, Sally Davis; Secretary, Beth Bickham and Trea- surer, Tom Rodgers. These officers have accomplished a great deal. They have led their classmates in a way that has strengthened the Sophomore class. Donna Chessher Marie Clark Larry Coffman Carla Conley Charles Conley John Conrad Karen Cox Dan Crawford Tammie Crosby Tad Curry Janna Davis Kenny Davis Sally Davis Rodney Dittmar Lennie Dombach Bob Draughn Sarah Enochs Claire Findley James Findley Brenda Flannigan Renee Foster Kevin Fox Mark Fox Renee Fullwood Nick Gadlin Mike Gill Margaret Godbold Latonya Greer Julie Hamby Van Hargis Rachel Harris Judi Hicks Ralph Hines Cindy Hoover David Huffstutler 53 Frances Johnson Sonyia Johonson Carolyn Jones Lisa Jones Kristie Kennedy Darrell Ketner Ava Lake Mark Langley Kevin Leatherwood Thomas Lemons Bryan Luckett Vicki Luckett Jeff Maniscalco Steve Margadonna Susan Martin Vincent Massey Wayne Matlock Melvin McMurry Brian Moore Steve Moore Tracie Moreland Kara Morris Philip Nichols Charlie Norman Ernie Pannell Shawn Pannell Linda Patrick Steve Popp Sheila Prior Deanna Rainbolt Greg Ray Mary Reel Rhonda Rhodes Gary Richardson James Riffle Tom Rodgers Linda Rosenstiel Diane Ross Allison Sampson Dianna Sands Cecil Savage Ray Savage a. Linda Rosenstiel proves that “Tigers have the same number of teeth as humans, b. Tammy Crosby enjoys a cup of ice after Volleyball practice, c. Jeff Maniscalco works hard selling atlases for his Jr.-Sr. Prom next year. d. Sopho- mores show extra spirit with their TIGER STICKS on hat day. 54 The 1978-1979 Sophomores of Commerce High School con be found anywhere there is lots of spirit and excitement, whether it's at a football game, a pep rally or just in the halls between classes. They have blazed a trail through the corridors of CHS with all of the spirit and leadership they have shown throughout the school year. The Sophomores are obviously a group of conscientious students. They have already started raising money in preparation for their Junior-Senior Prom by selling atlases door to door. Sophomore sponsor Mrs. Nita Clark said, It has been gratifying to observe the maturing process of the Sophomore class. These students are developing a sense of unity in working together for a goal. Kerri Shamburger Randy Smith Jennifer Sfewart Mark Talley Donald Teague Rickey Thompson Lisa Trull Jomes Virgin Sara Wolden Kathy Walthall Alfredo Washington Len Washington Amanda Wheeless Arthur Wilson Mitchell Wilson Darlene Woods Mortha Young Tammy Zimmerman 55 TIGER TORCHBEARERS JUNIORS The Junior Class of 1979 is a beacon of light whose rays extend to the students who follow in reflected shadows. The Jun- iors proved themselves to be adventurous and bold by earning over $1,600 in maga- zine sales for the Junior-Senior prom. When the Homecoming hall decorating contest was announced, the Junior class chose the theme a ‘Patriot Graveyard,” which included a real casket and a “live” Patriot lying within. In the Junior year, many decisions were made: what college to attned, if to take the PSAT test, whether to take concurrent enrollment classes, and most important what style of Senior ring to order. The style of ring and how much to pay were decisions that had to be made in less than two days time. There is always a mixture of emotions flowing through this class. To some, being a Junior means a time of decisions and excitement. To others it was a time of ven- turing out on your own. There is even an air of mystery as they foresee their rise as the Seniors of 1980. ▲c a. Quarterback Chris Elliot takes a glance at the camera during a game. b. Shanna romans waits for the ball to be served before running into place, c. During a game Dennis McMurray surveys the field, d. From left to right is: Sharon Harvey, Treasurer; Janet Brock, Secretary; Jeff Dunn, Vice-President; and Ellie Johnson, President. Ad Rhonda Baxley Lisa Betz Sandi Boggs Vick Boone Joyce Bowen Dixie Branom Janna Briggs Janet Brock Sherie Burt Abel Bush Anthony Callagan Carolyn Campion Willie Adair Marla Ashley Terry Bagniefski David Bailey Alan Bates Tom Carter Ajay Chopra Tommy Clark Cara Cloyton Kimberly Coker Rita Collins Grant Crowell Farid Darabadey Alicia Delleney Barbara Dorrough Mack Doster Bill Draughn Jeff Dunn Melanie Dunn Yvonna Dunn Michael Ebensberger Chris Elliott Gary English David Erb Scott Fulgham Teleta George Sherry Goodall Betty Grove John Guidry Marty Hanby Shaun Harrison Sharon Harvey Holly Hayes Paul Hicks Veti Hickson Kim Hoggard Ann Hopkins Beth Hopkins Jamie House Teri Hunt Mariellen Jobe Ellie Johnson Pam Johnston Terri Johnston Darryl Jones Jill Kelly Marllory Kinchlow Ray Leslie Karl Logue Dena Luckett Terry Luckett Richard Lynch Jerry McDaniel Marcie McDaniel Dennis McMurray Jay Miller Monica Monday Johnna Moore Sharia Moore Rita Morris Donnie Morrison Bill Muldoon Mark Narramore David Newman Danata Ogden Ricky Painter Kevin Pannell Bobby Phifer Casey Phillips Bobby Pierce Leah Pompa Donna Rackley Steve Rainey Teddy Reel Billy Relford William Richardson Lynn Robinson Gary Robnett Shanna Romans Kim Rutherford Leonard Sampson Brian Sanders Afshin Sarir George Savage Lana Scott John Shannon Lori Shannon Ricky Snyder Terry Staples David Stuckey Denise Sullivan Danny Tharpe Jerry Thompson Mark Underwood John Wade Larry Weatherbee Sheree Webb Anna White Dawn White Laura White Cassius Williams Shelly Williamson Laurie Wilson Tyunia Wilson Wiley Yates Todd Yeager TIGER TRAITS AND TALES The Tigress has two to six cubs a year, usually three. Ab The heart of the Tiger is sup- posed to impart to the con- sumer the courage and strength of the Tiger itself. a. A mad rush is on as Kim Hoggard and George Savage hurry between classes, b. During an Agriculture class. Grant Crowell practices his Parlimentary Procedure for contest, c. During a class. Holly Hayes, Danata Ogden, Lori Shannon, Terri John- ston, Janna Briggs, Dawn White and Mar- iellen Jobe look on while listening to instructions, d. Kneeling by the casket, Sheri Burt questions the contents of the box. TIGER TERMINATION For four years, the Senior Class worked diligently preparing to enter the world outside of high school. They have readily accepted positions of responsibility in many facets of school life. They have also been involved in class activities such as money-making projects and making group decisions about graduation. By participating in vari- ous clubs and organizations, they have gained a broader outlook on life. Seniors have slowly gained the confidence they need to face the unknown. As they become more secure in themselves, they seek to explore new territory and make a place for themselves in the world. As a Tiger explores the world so have the Seniors of 1979 begun their respective tracks of the Tiger. SENIORS a. Senior officers Chuck Hollingsworth, president; Charlie Phillips vice-president; Donna Crobsy, secretary and Kip Hamby, treasurer, contemplate that final day. b. The Seniors sway to the sound of the school song at the last pep rally, c. The Seniors form the traditional ring at the last home game. Allen Anderson Bagniefski Behrooz Belcher 62 Michael Denise William Denise Donald Patricia Gory Don Jimmy David Becky Sharon Kerri Becky Jennifer Kellie Jason Dawn Anthony Colors: Burgandy and Ivory Abbas Chuck Christy Nancy Donna Donna Kristi Hosse Bennett Thomas Kip Kimberly Mitch Rebecca Z I 3 £ s Victor £ o 5_ o Kristy § Bryan O 3 Q a. David Kristina Steve a McDowell McFatridge McGaugh McKinney Min David Gina o 3 9 Keith Darlene Roger Dena Gordon Daryl Lynda Song: “Are You With Me?” John Nitzinger Pannell 4� j' O QC TIGER TURNAROUND Parrish Patterson Philips ■p o x - c£ O 4� E Plunkett Pressley o 4� X 4) c a INI Pryor Quarles Rackley c c 6 E a i Rambolt Ripley Sampson Sands Sandoz -o o Q a c c o o Pressley 66 a. The foyer window becomes the mirror of Senior spirit during Homecoming Week, Seniors won hall decorating contest, spirit chain and the spirit stick, b. Sen lority shines among Homecoming nominees before the presentation, c. Does spirit come in twos, threes or fours? No! It comes in Seniors! d. Injured Tiger Roger Jones views Homecoming game from sidelines. TO TIGER TOMORROWS Watson Weatherbee Williams Wilson Wilson I o c v o a x o c c a -o Young Zeneski Tiger, a large striped cat, Felis tigris, having a tawny coat and narrow black stripes. TIGER TITLES V • V lu’ % T I C E R MR. AND MISS CHS CHUCK HOLLINGSWORTH, SENIOR Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hollingsworth HOBBIES: football, motorcycle riding NANCY ILES, SENIOR Daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Barney lies HOBBIES: sports, reading, dancing MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED ZANE PRESSLEY, SENIOR Son of Dr. and Mrs. Trezzie Pressley HOBBIES: racquetball, water and snow skiing LISA SANDOZ, SENIOR Daughter of Dr. and Mrs. G. Ellis Sandoz Jr. HOBBIES: playing piano and trumpet, reading, tennis 70 BEST LOOKING CINDY HOOVER, SOPHOMORE Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hoover HOBBIES: volleyball ond cheerleading ROGER JONES, SENIOR Son of Dr. ond Mrs. Charles E. Jones HOBBIES: playing guitar, football MOST SPIRITED ELLIE JOHNSON, JUNIOR Daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson HOBBIES: tennis, reading, dancing DAVID WILSON, SENIOR Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson HOBBIES: all sports, working on cars and radios P E R S 0 N A L 1 T I E S FRIENDLIEST PAM JOHNSON, SENIOR Daughter of Katie Johnson HOBBIES: playing sports, music, dancing JASON CUNNINGHAM, SENIOR Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Cunningham HOBBIES: breaking horses MOST ORIGINAL STEVE MANISCALCO, SENIOR Son of Dr. and Mrs. Morris Maniscalco HOBBIES: skateboarding. Karate, playing the drums BECKY CLAY, SENIOR Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Clay HOBBIES: listening to music, being with friends and family backgammon DAR REPRESENTATIVE ZANE PRESSLEY, SENIOR Son of Dr. and Mrs. Trezzie Pressley HOBBIES: rocquetball, water and snow skiing DAR NOMINEES KRISTI INGOLD, SENIOR Daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Don Ingold HOBBIES: reading, swimming, horseback riding, creative writing ROBERTA HARNEY, SENIOR Daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Leon Harney HOBBIES: reading, cooking, listening to music PRESIDENT OF STUDENT COUNCIL DAVID WILSON, SENIOR Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson HOBBIES: sports, working on cars, radios P E R S 0 N A L 1 T I E 5 73 J I I I I 1 J 1 CHS CLASS FA VORITES SENIOR CLASS Charlie Phillips Donna Hawkins Sherryn Pryor Bob McFatridge FRESHMAN CLASS Todd Pannell Lori Adams Derek lies Marla Sheppard 75 TIGER SWEETHEARTS V 76 AND BEAUS 77 TIGERS AND SWEETHEARTS ARE FOREVER. . . 78 TIGER TASK FORCE The CISD administration pro- vides strength and support for the varied CISD activities, and encour- agement for the faculty and stu- dents. Superintendent Norris Tan- ton is a familiar face to the Com- merce students due to his active participation in school functions. Mrs. Genevieve Mandina, assistant superintendent, is in charge of the CISD curriculum and has provided many innovative ideas to strengthen the quality of education provided by the CISD. Mr. Tanton, Mrs. Mandina and the CISD school board provide a continuing excel- lence in educational guidance and community communications. Mrs. Kay Sanders Mr. Hal Fulgham Mr. Joe Fred Cox Mr. Ernie Burgin Mr. Phil Ebensberger Mr. Harold Wayne Burt Mr. James Hudson A° 80 Tifie direction in which education starts a man will determine his future life. Plato, The Republic, Book IV A i Ac a. 1978 79 school board in session, b. Genevieve Mandina answers the tele- phone. c. Charles Wilson rings the bell to signal class changes, d. Norris Tanton attends to paper work. e. Julie Frerichs and Jennifer Duncan visit with Norris Tan- ton. f. Alvis Alderman works on his filing system, g. Nurse Evelyn Follis fills out stu- dent health records, h. Wilma Wilson organized school photographs, i. 1978-79 CISD school board, j. Carol Parrish pauses while typing, k. Office work is completed by Janice Rogers. I. Central office workers take a break during a busy day. 81 TIGER Linnie Atchley Librarian Phil Bailey Physical Education, Athletics James Bass American History, Athletics Myrna Bass English, Speech JoAnn Bundrick Health Education, Athletics Dorcus Carrington FIT., VAC Ann Champion Fundamental Mathematics Nita Clark Homemaking Ruth Coffey Algebra II, Geometry LaVerne Funderburk Typing, Bookkeeping Glenda Haywood English I Helen 'ton Remedial English, Spanish Connor John Agriculture Arvella Jones Typing, Business Bill Killian American History, Athletics Jeanne May Remedial History Being a tiger trainer requires patience, confidence and skill. Under the careful supervision of the trainers, Tigers develop from cubs into mature Tigers. The job of the CHS faculty is similar to that of a Tiger trainer. The fac- ulty begins working with the stu- dents as they enter CHS as fresh- men. Over a period of four years, the faculty exercises the minds of the students until, as seniors, the students are pre- pared to face the outside world. As in the case of a Tiger trainer, the pressures and demands of the job are great, but the rewards are greater. When a Tiger is finally able to perform expertly, the trainer takes pride in his accomplishments also. 82 TRAINERS James O’Neill General Shop, Architectural Drafting Carol Lee Parrish English Janet Peek Journalism Carla Peevey World History Pat Pope Counselor Arlene Riddle Consumer Education, Homemaking Wes Robbins Band Mike Salter Biology I, Physical Science Steve Scroggin Psychology, Government Susan Sliva Algebra I William Sliva Chemistry, Trigonometry, Algebra Kim Smith Athletics Myrtle Walker English Bill Wilson Building and Trades Steve Woodley Agricultural Mechanics Dana Woolsey Biology 83 TIGER TRAFFIC Thanks to the janitorial staff, our school was kept clean and in good condition. This is not an easy task considering all the activities that went on in the high school during the '78- 79 school year. This list includes pep rallies, basketball and volleyball games as well as other extra-curricular activities. Along with the obvious cleaning of the halls, bathrooms, and class- rooms every day, the janitors also had to wax the floors during the summer and at Christmas. Mrs. Tice stated, “Without the student body’s help, we couldn’t have kept the school clean, and we really appreciate their help.” Ab a. Custodians Bub Kinser, Mr. Tice, Mrs. Tice, and Barbara Mauldin repair locker. b. Mrs. Tice, Mr. Tice and Barbara Mauldin intently repair a broken locker handle, c. Barbara Mauldin, Mrs. Tice and Mr. Tice take a break between activities, d. Custo- dians Barbara Mauldin, Rose Middleton, Juanita Tice, Bubba Timberlake and Thea- tus Tice prepare to wash the floor. 84 TIGER TABLEMASTERS Their day began at 7 o'clock as the cafeteria staff prepared the breakfasts and lunches for the vari- ous schools. Even with the extra work the breakfast program posed no problem for the staff. One of the unique aspects of our cafeteria staff was that they made their own breads and cookies, which added a touch of spice. With all the cooking that went on, the kitchen became a bit dirty and so once a week, the kitchen was given a general clean- ing, along with one each day. Another great year has passed as Mrs. Mosley commented, “The stu- dents help me by telling me the food is good and by being pleas- ant. I have no complaints. A‘ a. Cafeteria workers are Rose Brown, Shir- ley Moore, Clara Barber, Georgie King, Lou Sagebill, Valerie Flannegan, Judy Miller and Virgie Mosley, b. Shirley Moore helps Arthur Middleton store food for the other schools, c. Mrs. Mosley happily goes about the job of preparing food. d. Valerie Flannegan and Judy Miller busily dress hamburgers in the kitchen. 8f I learned that Mass — Density Volume ... I learned what makes a countermarch sharp ... I learned to join in and be a part of the group . . . I learned Spanish verb conjugations ... I learned who won the Gallic Wars and why ... I learned to recognize a fragment... I learned how to write a headline ... I learned how to write a business letter ... I learned that Cliff Notes don’t have all the answers ... I learned about the cells of a leaf . . . I learned about the South and the Civil War ... I learned to read the periodic table ... I learned the dramatic structure of Romeo and Juliet. . . I learned how to get along with my peers. . . ▲ b a. Biology student Jamie Ingold disects pig. b. Mr. John gives daily instruction before FFA Parliamentary Procedures, c. Mrs. Billie Garrett attires world history stu- dent Bill Muldoon, while discussing her trip to the Middle East. d. Teachers Myrtle Walker and Myrna Bass check roll before Shakespeare field trip. e. Dennis McMurray does calculations in drafting, f. Scott Fulghom sharpens his pencil in world history. Evenaftsb wouldn't rtrrto trouble I he'd keep ho mouth shut! 86 a. Rachel Harris takes test. b. Nancy lies, Marcie McDaniel and Coach Jo Ann Bun- drick discuss game plans during confer- ence period, c. English students prepare for a multi-media slide presentation, d. Band member Mark Talley tunes the kettle drums before playing his part. e. Students consult with Mr. William Sliva about home- work. TIGER TOPICS 87 a. Students take an educational field trip. b. Homemaking students practice sewing skills, c. Health class works diligently, d. Students rush to class, e. 1978-79 Speech class, f. Mr. O’Neill gives instructions, g. John Guidry gives a blood test. h. Agricul- tural students prepare to weld. i. Dr. Jones' business class hears a speaker, j. Dr. Loyd Guidry speaks to World History class, k. Gary English and Jennifer Bed- good do dasswork. 88 TIGER TEXT, TIGERS Do you remember the day you turned on the water faucets in chemistry while Mr. Sliva was talk- ing . . . those times when you really forgot she said to read the next ten pages ... the time you were the only one who forgot to countermarch . . . the day you ruined the film that Mrs. Peek needed for layout. . . the day you did all your geometry problems but number 9 and Mrs. Coffey asked you to go to the board and work (of course) number 9 . . . the sen- sation in your stomach when you opened the door at All District try- outs and the judge said Begin . . . the feeling of apprehension when Mr. Wilson came on the inter- com and said he needed you to “drop by the office . . . the time you adjusted the microscope so tight that it broke the coverslip . . . the mixed fear and elation when Mr. Tanton handed your friend his diploma and you realized that you weren't children anymore . . . ▲h TENSIONAND THEORY 89 91 TIGER TOUCHDOWN Commerce Tigers won second place honors in the, district despite their 3-5-2 record for the 78-79 season. The opening game matched the Tigers against the Honey Grove Warriors. Tiger Quarterback Chris Elliott produced a touchdown, but the kick by David Belcher was off to the left. The next score occurred when Elliott carried the ball for another 6 points. Bel- cher made the extra point giving the Tigers a 1 3-0 victory. In the four games following, the Tigers were plagued by mistakes and the inability to generate offense. They were dropped 14-0 by the Allen Eagles, 7-0 by the Cooper Bulldogs, 47-6 by the Quit- man Bulldogs and 20-0 by the Segoville Dragons. Snapping the losing streak the Tigers rolled over the North Lamar Panthers 17-6. Fullback Dennis McMurray was responsible for two touchdowns and Belcher booted two extra points and a field goal giving the Tigers a win in the first district game and some hope of dis- trict honors. In their seventh game the Tigers tasted victory again by defeating the Prairiland Patriots 21-12. Touchdowns were the result of an Elliott connection to Shaun Pannell and two McMurray carries. The Tigers lost to highly ranked Mt. Vernon 33-0. In the ninth district game, the Tigers battled the Winns- boro Raiders to a 7-7 tie. The Tiger season ended in a 0-0 tie with the Clarksville Tigers. The game was a defensive power display as the scoreboard indicated. Winnsboro beat Mr. Vernon giving Commerce a better district record and second place with Winnsboro earning first and Mt. Vernon third. Tigers proved the prophets wrong by taking second place dis- trict honors instead of the predicted last place. 92 a. Offensive line waits for the snap. b. Sophomore Van Hargis walks dejectedly off the field, c. 1978 Varsity Football Team. d. Junior Dennis McMurray waits apprehensively for a chance to get on the field, e. Richard Parrish and Kevin Pannell give the pep talk while Kenny Plunkett yields support, f. Sideline view of hard-hit- ting Tiger defense, g. Coach Bass and Dr. Bill Sanders share a tense Tiger moment, h. Senior Eric Walden sits injured on the sidelines, i. Senior Don Davis ponders the fate of the Tigers, j. David Belcher tees up for the kick-off. k. Shea Pressley experi- ences a down moment. Orange Crush 93 “Down, Hike, Set. . . Co!” A' ▲ a. Senior Bennet Fox catches pass. b. Tigers charge Homecoming break through, c. Kick-off team swarms ball carrier, d. Homecoming nominees and escorts practice for crowning cere- mony. e. Tiger defense gang tackles, f. Varsity Tigers enjoy pep rally, g. Senior Bob McFatridge takes off helmet for last time. h. Orange Crush pushes opposition back. i. Quar- terback Chris Elliott stops to pull up his sock. j. Tigers battle it out against Winnsboro. 95 a. Kenny Plunkett experiences a tempo- rary Tiger letdown, b. Tigers rejoice moments after touchdown, c. 1 978 Junior Varsity Football Team. d. Shea Pressley rushes for more yardage, e. J.V. ball car- rier earns extra yardage, f. Von Hargis, Shea Pressley and Kevin Pannell view game from sidelines, g. 1978 Freshman Football Team. h. Myrna Bass waits for the opening kick-off of the 1978 season, i. We re over!” j. Football players lead Two Bits” at pep rally, k. Freshman and J.V. teams. Ah Tiger Junior Varsity Team fin- ished the season with a 6 3 record and the Freshman Team finished with a 2-6-1 record. Although nei- ther team received much of the spotlight, these players form the varsity squad in years to come. 97 Tiger Netters Tennis is the racquet of those people participating on the Tiger Tennis team. This “racquet requires practices, not only during the season, but after school and on weekends throughout the year. Expressed tennis coach Jo Bundrick, “I tried to emphasize tennis as a team effort, rather than have individuals stand out. Overall, we did well and have improved since last year. The season began with a meet against Harmony, where all matches were won by Commerce. This meet and many others helped prepare for district competition held in March for girls and in April for boys. Despite limited time and harsh weather conditions, the team managed to meet the required practices which produced a team that represented our school admirably. 98 a. Partners Eddie Chapin and Steve Morre. b. Lori Adams and Jennifer Bedgood ready to serve, c. Danny Thorpe's shadow is in winning form. d. Bob Droughn and Danny Tharpe seal a match with a hand shake, e. Playing girls' doubles are: Elite Johnson, Dianna Sands, Rachel Harris, Donna Chessher and Sharia Moore, f. Boys' singles are Shawn Fulgham, Scott Fulgham and Davis Kersey, g. Ellie Johnson and Sharia Moore were 1978 State Competitors, h. 1978-79 Boys' Varsity Tennis team. i. 1978-79 Girls' Varsity Tennis team. 99 [A CKS.GOLf 100 a. Chris Elliott manipulates a chip shot. b. Kevin Fox eyes his shot. c. Metalist Christy Hanby demonstrates winning form. d. 1979 Boys' Golf Team. e. Marcie McDaniel perfects her golf swing, f. Team members on the green, g. Sara Enochs searches for a lost ball. h. Philip Nichols tees off as Kevin Fox and Gary English watch and wait. i. Dede Rainbolt practices her putt. j. 1979 Girls' Golf Team. Tiger Tee-Off Golf, one of the spring sports offered at Commerce High School, has enjoyed increased popularity among participants this post year. The season began in February with practices daily at Sand Hills Golf and Country Club. Girls and boys perfected their golfing techniques, putting abilities and dis- tance strategies in their daily practices. Time cards were registered with Golf Coach James Bass. Self-motivation kept team morale high and the talented golfers logged the seventh year of golfing at Commerce High School with many victories. The team consisted of seven girls and eleven boys. Golfers travelled to matches throughout the district. Basketball — Tiger Style The 1978-79 boys basketball season has been a rebuilding year,” according to coach Phil Bai- ley. The year began with a new coach and no returning starters, but the Tigers finished with an overall 1 2-1 3 record and a district record of 4-6. District play began in January and the Tigers gained their first dis- trict win by beating Mount Vernon 69-44. Top scorers were Bobby Phi- fer, Kenneth Wilson, Danny Tharpe and Ernie Pannell. The Tigers tasted victory again as they defeated Winnsboro 51-29. Bad luck and inexperience plagued the Tigers' next games as they fell to Prairiland, Clarksville, North Lamar and Prairiland. The team rallied to again beat Mr. Ver- non and Winnsboro 59-48. The Tigers fell to Clarksville and North Lamar at the end of district play which made their final record 4-6. The Tiger squad gained experi- ence and represented CHS well for the 78-79 season. I • 02 ▲ a. The team members watch the beginning tip off. b. 1979 CHS Boys' Varsity Basket- ball Team. c. Billy Relford struggles over the ball against the Prairiland Patriots, d. Coach Phil bailey talks over game plan with Billy Relford. e. Bobby Phifer goes up to shoot, f. Kenneth Wilson defies an opponent. 103 104 a. Kenneth Wilson goes for two. b. Billy Relford makes a jump shot. c. Bob Draughn watches the ball go through the hoop. d. Danny Thorpe goes for a fast break, e. David Wilson passes off to Danny Tharpe. Ad a. 1978-79 Freshman team. b. Van Hargis comes out of the dressing room. c. 1978 79 Junior Varsity team, d. Danny Tharpe, David Wilson and Bobby Phifer anticipate the rebound, e. David Wilson goes for a corner shot. 105 The Commerce High School girls’ basketball team experienced many changes this year, namely playing full court, and a new coach, but through these changes, the team grew enormously. “The season was hard; we had a team completely dominated by underclassmen, but those individu- als I could always count on to give that extra ten percent, and besides next year the team will be a lot stronger, and a lot more experi- enced, stated coach Kim Smith. The district record for the varsity team was 1 -9 but winning in this case was not always measured in point compilation, but in team out- put. From last year’s team there were only three players returning; Alfreda Washington, Donna Crosby, and Darlene Kinchlow. The rest were all new players. Junior Varsity with a record of 2-9 also were hindered by one common fac- tor, inexperience. This team was composed of sophomores and freshmen. Season play began slowly with losses to 1A and 3A schools, but ended with only slim margins as far as scoring was concerned between two competing teams. Commerce in the second round of district play won their one game against the Mount Vernon Tigers. This game in every way showed how Commerce could perform to its fullest potential. “Overall this year was a learn- ing experience for both teams because we played against teams with far more experience than we had, stated Junior Varsity Coach Jo Ann Bundrick. We did as well as we possibly could against the teams we played. a. Lola Kannoman eagerly watches Bonnie Turner as she passes the ball. b. Bridgette Savage takes o refreshing drink during a time out. c. Tommie Crosby anxiously awaits the outcome of o |umpboll with Alfreda Washington and an opposing team member, d. 1978-79 Girls’ Vorsity Basketball team. e. Bridgette Savage pas- ses the ball to a fellow Tiger during a game. f. Tiger defense displays its ferocity as it blocks a shot. g. Donna Crosby and Alfreda Washington go down the court for another two points. 107 a. Lisa Jones sweeps by a defensive player, b. Alfreda Washington sinks another two points, c. Varsity players receive advice from Coach Smith during a time-out. d. Alfreda Washington wins the tip-off. e. Donna Crosby goes up among defensive players, f. The 1978-79 Girls' Junior Varsity Basketball team. g. Both teams anxiously await the descent of the ball. h. Darlene Kinchlow waits to give assistance to Donna Crosby, i. Coach Smith gives instructions during a time-out. Tiger Tracksters a. Bennett Fox prepares to put the shot. b. The mile relay members are Bobby Phifer, Ernie Pannell, Bennett Fox and Chuck Holl- ingsworth. c. 440 relay members ore Oonny Morrison, Leonard Sampson, Bobby Phifer and Shea Pressley, d. Von Hargis stretches over o hurdle, c. Coach Killian instructs Mike Wammack, Charlie Norman and Abel Bush. f. John Arnold explodes out of storting block, g. Members practice after school, h. 1979 Boys' Track team. i. Shot putters ore Bennett Fox, Bill Draughn, and Greg Roy. j. Donny Morri- son, Anthony Callagon ond Leonard Sampson run the 100 yard dash. ▲g ‘‘Mother Nature plays tricks on track.'' The male counterpart of the Tiger Track team experienced weather hardships which slowed progress; how- ever, Coach Bill Killian said, “We're a rough bunch of competitors.'' The Tiger Track team has 22 members this year. The relay teams include: 440 relay members S. Pressley, B. Phifer, L. Sampson, and L. Washington; the mile relayers are C. Hollingsworth, B. Fox, E. Pannell and B. Phifer. The Tigers competed in meets on March 10, in Allen, March 24, in Bon- ham, March 31, at Mt. Vernon, April 6, in North Lamar and April 1 9, for the District meet in North Lamar. Elaborating on the team, Coach Killian believes that, Track makes indi- vidual courage and determination. For their continous commitment, the Boys' Tiger Track team must be the bravest group of young men around. in c o a. The 1979 Tiger jumping squad; the tri- ple, long, and high jumpers were Nancy lies, Alfreda Washington, Sherry Goodall, Lawanda Callagan, Tammy Wilson, Brid- get Savage and Babette Henley, b. The mile relay runners were Sherry Goodall, Darlene Kinchlow, Nell Miller and Susie Pierce, c. Donna Crosby concentrates by putting power behind the shot. d. Nancy lies and Babette Henley work enthusiastic- ally during practice on the hurdles, e. The 440-relay members were Alfreda Wash- ington, Nancy lies, Lawanda Callagan and Bridgett Savage, f. This season's long jumpers were Alfreda Washington, Nancy lies and Bridgett Savage, g. 1979 Girls’ Track Team. h. The 880-relay team con- sisted of Sherry Goodall, Darlene Kin- chlow, Carol Goodall and Bridgett Sav- age. Tiger Tracks 1)2 ■ The 1979 track sparks were ignited, and the Girls track team was off to a run- ning start. The team's outstanding quality was its desire to win. Leadership, initiative and spirit were key words present in the course of track season. The sturdy Tiger crop of 25 offered a bright perspective for Tiger track — girls' style. The daily sched- ule included a two hour set practice ses- sion consisting of drills, exercises and run- ning laps. Team members were goal ori- ented, collectively and individually, as they pursued skills pertinent to their respective events. Three state track con- tenders in previous years were Donna Crosby — shot put, Nancy lies — hurdles and long and triple jumper and Alfreda Washington — 100 yard dash. Track is a higly self-motivated sport — the Tiger girls met the challenge. § § 0 113 VOLLEYBALL TIGRESSES The 1978-79 victorious volleyball season started with a consistant serge of wins by the varsity which gave the team a 24 and 5 record for the season. The junior varsity record was 3 and 9. The season for the varsity team, stated coach JoAnn Bundrick, really began at the East Texas State University tournament, where they lost in the first round, and succeeded in winning consulation. This loss turned the team around, and made them realize that they could be beaten. Bi-district showed the persistence of the team as they came from behind a number of points to win in their second match against New Boston. In their third year of attendance at the Regional Tournament, the girls went in with only one goal to win. This was not to be so. After three games of come- backs, the Tiger volleyball team lost to the Van Vandals by a score of 15 to '2 m ,he l(3St match, however, all was not lost and the team placed second in the tournament and, in many ways, the team was victorious in defeat. IM BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS ▲ c A' a. Coach Jo Ann Bundrick concentrates on the game as team member Carolyn Cam- pion looks on. b. The crowd leaves but the togetherness of the team stays, c. Dean Lytle goes up for another spike, d. 1978- 79 Varsity Volleyball team. e. The Tiger Tramplers. f. CHS volleyball spectators come in all sizes, g. Carolyn Campion, Christy Hanby, Annette McKinney, and Ellie Johnson worm up before the game. ▲ 9 115 TIGRESS TRAMPLE ▲ a. Tiger volleyballers plot next move. b. Carolyn Campion gives Dena Lytle a help- ing hand after she dives for a volleyball, c. Annette McKinney springs into action, d. Tammie Crosby serves another Junior Var- sity win. e. Kathy Brookshire displays true devotion, f. Volleyball team manager Marla Sheppard, g. A rough and ready Tiger scores another point, h. Donna Crosby, Dena Lytle and Christy Hanby talk to Coach about game's strategy, i. Dena Lytle concentrates on the game. j. Dena Lytle and Christy Hanby have fun during the game. k. Junior Varsity Volleball team. Ai 1 16 a. Junior Varsity volleyball team does stretch exercises before game. b. Junior Varsity players await their turn to play. c. Janna Davis goes up to return the ball. d. The players do chant before breaking the huddle. 118 VICA The vocational building and trades class had a busy year. Their various projects included constructing a new concession stand for the Tiger Athletic Boosters Club at the Neal Street field, and putting the finishing touches on the inside of the new agriculture building. As a money raising project, they trimmed and cleared out trees that had fallen during the ice storm that hit Commerce in January. They also worked on book cases and shelves at the Middle School and A. L. Day. The class covers all facets of the building industry such as carpentry, plumbing, and electricity. Instructor Bill Wilson emphasized, “the biggest advantage of being in a vocational class is that the students can earn while they learn. ▲b a. Jim Bob Grove, Billy Relford and Mark Narramore work on a building and trades construction project, b. Fallen trees are trimmed by Billy Relford and Shawn Zene- ski. c. Sponsor Bill Wilson and 1979 VICA officers, d. Daryl Martin, Mr. Bill Wilson ond Kenneth Wilson clean up trees ofter the ice storm. ▲d 120 FBLA During the second quarter CHS chartered a new organization called Future Business Leaders of America. The club consists of 54 members and the co-sponsors are business teach- ers Dr. Arvella Jones and Laverne Funderburk. The only requirement for membership is that the student must have taken or must be taking a business course at CHS. Promoting interest in the business community is the club s goal. FBLA plans include competing in district and state competition and opening a school supply store at the high school which will be operated by FBLA mem- bers. Sharon Harvey, club president, stated, ‘‘The results of the club will benefit the members later in life. a. FBLA sponsors. Dr. Arvella Jones and Mrs. LaVerne Funderburk, participate in the induction ceremony, b. FBLA 1979 offi- cers. c. An FBLA member from Ennis and Ann Hopkins contribute to the induction ceremony, d. Michael Ebensberger and Teri Staples enjoy refreshments during FBLA induction. 121 TIGER TIPS The Journalism I class was involved in a great many media endeavors concerning CISD. Their main responsibility of the year was the gathering, writing, editing, and displaying of the Tiger Tips each week in the Commerce Journal. Another important task was the producing of a radio show, Tiger Territory, that aired on KETR at 7:05 p.m. Friday. They also pro- vided information for the marque on the First National Bank clock in downtown Commerce. They had reporters covering the Junior Var- sity game and during football sea- son, they called the varsity scores in to the Dallas and Greenville papers. 122 SREGIT The Journalism II class partici- pated in many activities besides producing the CHS yearbook, the Sregit. They sold ads to the basket- ball program as well as assembling and distributing it. Later in the year, they made photo essays and were involved in radio journalism. -30- a. Renee Fullwood, Kim Hoggard, Sandi Cheshire, and Abel Bush discuss display for the weekly “Tiger Tips page. b. Dawn White symbolized Tiger tenacity, c. Bob McFatridge wheels Marcie McDaniel around the foyer while she has a ■ Sregit'' attack, d. “Indians and “Tigers'' dance for Sregit promotion poster, e. John Wade and Rodney Dittmar display relief after a Monday newspaper deadline, f. Mary Reel, Sherri Burt and Rodney Dittmar plan for the taping of the new radio show, “Tiger Territory. 9. Sponsor Janet Peek shows class members layout technique, h. Sales promotion poster, i. Ellie Johnson and Shelley Williamson look over a copy of their “Tiger Tips page which was sent to UIL Journalism contest, j. Ellie Johnson, Sally Davis, Shelly Williamson and Jenni- fer Anderson caught one moment together before “running their news beats, k. Terri Johnston, John Guidry and Sonya Johnson make a negative check. 123 The Big Mean Orange Machine, a 74 member strong group provides musical entertainment for Commerce High School activities and fans. Band has participated in competitions, raised money for projects and has sent stu- dents to Area and State competitions during the past year. Eleven different musical instrumental sections compose the magical sound heard Friday nights during football season at Commerce High School. The spectrum of the band s involvement was not contained to Friday night appearances; they traded in their instruments and prepared for concert season to begin. The contest year began on October ninth when the band competed in the Parade of Champions at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Their winnings included one hundred dollars and a third place award. In November, the band went to the UIL Regional Marching contest, in Linden Kildare and was awarded a second division. December activities centered around band members attended the All- Region band tryouts, with two members making the All-Region band. Fifteen ■M Ah a. Jennifer Anderson and Jeff Dunn help clean Texas Stadium, b. Tad Curry toots his tuba. c. Dawn Bronom assembles her clarinet before practice, d. The Tiger majorettes perform at a pep rally, e. Band members caught in action performing their show. f. Field Director Lynda Martin directs while Tammy Zimmerman watches at sum- mer practice, g. John Conrad practices before going to UIL Concert-Sight Reading contest, h. Karen Cox concentrates on a tone. i. The 1978-79 Commerce High School Tiger Marching Band. j. Bell player Tammy Zimmerman eagerly waits for cue. k. Renee Fullwood is assisted by Steve Margadonna at a downtown pep rally. band members were awarded first division ratings at the Regional Solo Ensemble contest that was held in January at ETSU in Commerce. The first division ratings were eligible to represent CHS at the State Solo Ensemble contest held in early June in Austin. In February, the band sent members playing to the All-District band tryouts, with thirty members returning to the All-District Band. The Orange Machine attended the UIL Regional Concert- Sight Reading contest on the twenty-third of March. Between marching and concert contests, band members and boosters worked in the fall raising money for their supplemental music fund by hold- ing a Band Aide march around Commerce. Donations were given to the boosters by local citizens and businesses in the community. In December, parents and band members worked side-by-side at Texas Stadium selling concession items and cleaning up the stadium. The Big Mean Orange Machine rounded out the 1 978-79 marching and concert year bringing home victories and many memories. a. June Beadles and Eddie Burgin make small talk before their performance at the Cotton Bowl. b. Band booster Ernie Burgin watches while Mike Gill, Bill Muldoon and George Savage load the instruments, c. Field director Lynda Martin concentrates before halftime appearance, d. Drummer Jay Phillips carries out maneuver during marching show. e. Director Wes Robbins conducting the band. f. Band sound fills downtown Commerce during Band Aide march, g. Audiences admire the band talent during halftime performance, h. Lynda Martin shows excitement while drum corps prepares for direction, i. Renee Ripley has last minute touches, j. Members prance onto the field adding a touch of class to their opening. 127 128 Visual excitement and design have been added to CHS marching band during the 1978-79 school year by the 10 member flag corps which was chosen last spring after several weeks of practice climaxed by tryouts. Nine members attended summer camp a ETSU and learned new techniques in pike performance. These techniques were used when the flag corps began practice early in August. The corps accompanied the band to football games and to the Parade of Champions. Mem- bers also attended a contest in Arlington in March. Flag corps co-captains for the 1 978-79 school year are Barbara Dorrough and Beth Bickham. Flag corps members include Lisa Betz, Kim Freels, Cynthia Rosensteil, Steve Margadona, Elsa Campos, Lisa Trull, Sharon Harvey and Dixie Branom. ▲b a. Pike corps practices difficult routine, b. Drum maior lyndo Martin salutes, c. Pikes perform during the halftime show. d. Pikes at attention, e. 1978-79 CHS Pike Corps. Tiger Twirlers The 1978-79 majorette line con- sisted of Seniors Kellie Cummings, and Sherryn Pryor, Sophomores Sarah Enochs and Jennifer Stewart and alternates Junior Dawn White and Sophomore Amanda Wheeles. The line traveled to the Tops in Twirling School at Kilgore Junior College where they learned five routines for use at performances. At camp Kellie Cummings and Sherryn Prior earned “best in class” medals. The next week they learned four routines at a twirling workshop taught by Melonie Roden, former ETSU feature twirler. This year, for the first time, the majorettes played their instruments on the field and then put down their horns and picked up their batons to entertain the halftime audience. UIL Regional Competition brought 1st division solo ratings and a medal to Kellie Cummings, Sarah Enochs and Sherryn Pryor and 1st division ensemble ratings and a medal to Kellie Cummings, Sarah Enochs, Sherryn Pryor and Jennifer Stewart. a. Majorettes perform for pep rally, b. Senior Sherryn Pryor freezes during band's performance, c. Senior Kellie Cum- mings performs for pep rally, d. Sarah Enochs and Jennifer Stewart trade horns for batons during halftime show. e. 1978- 79 CHS Majorettes. A? 129 Cheerleaders have often been stereotyped as the most beautiful and pop- ular girls in the school, yet few people realize the dedication, hard work and amount of team spirit involved in being a cheerleader. The cheerleaders' year began before the regular year as they decided upon their uniforms and attended clinics at ETSU and SMU. At the ETSU camp, the varsity squad was awarded superior, excellent and outstanding ribbons accompanied by the spirit stick for their extra sparkle. The Junior Varsity squad was runner up for “Best Junior Varsity Squad. During the SMU clinic, the varsity girls were shining as they received a superior ribbon each evening of competition. One of the highlights of the year was the addition of the mini tramp. This added a new dimension to jumps and stunts. During the year, the cheerleaders were kept busy planning pep rallies, decorating lockers, painting banners and break throughs and keeping up the school spirit. This was done under the direction of sponsor Myrna Bass. Stated one cheerleader, I m not a cheerleader because of the glory, it's the pride in representing the Tigers and the effort in making the student body proud of their teams. That makes being a cheerleader a worthwhile experi- ence. 30 TIGER TECHNIQUE a. The facing of the cheerleaders rarely seen when performing before a crowd, b. “A trip through time is the theme of skit performed at the Homecoming pep rally, c. Carolyn Campion and Johnna Moore decorate goalposts, d. The 1978-79 Var- sity Cheerleaders, e. The J.V. and Varsity squads build a gigantic pyramid only to fall flat on the last rah. f. The 1978-79 Junior Varsity cheerleaders, g. Cindy Hoover and Brynda Olmstead help Lori Adams to her feet after a spill on the mini tramp. 131 CHEERLEADERS CsC§ -S £ CS $X1- CSi£-C$-$ f Tiger Topper As the 1978-79 Tiger year reaches its twilight, the Tigers can reflect the success of their year. Together Tiger teachers and stu- dents met new challenges and created Tiger memories. It was a year of winning and losing, accepting, changing, growing, and rising to the occasion to show the trueness of the Tiger. Teachers were introduced to new faces and greeted the familiar ones as they accepted the challenge of training the Tiger minds. Spirit was high and motivation strong as students expanded their knowledge, strengthened their resources and straightened their priorities. As the year of the Tiger reaches its twilight, the Tigers are prepared to turn around to Tiger Tomorrows. n Jo e £ k 6= $ ( N } o p £ CaSJD-CSSfi-rssti • CSSS ■ CSSk) -c«Si) • CQMJ ■ ( 9SJE - C sfi a. Dianna Sands and Donna Chessher fol- low the bouncing ball. b. Principal Charles Wilson dips ice cream at a faculty party, c. Scott Thompson and Teddy Reel display smiles while blowing their trombones, d. Renee Ripley and Jennifer Brock give a helping hand to Assistant Principal Alvia Alderman in checking the roll sheets. 133 Allen, Margaret: FHA I, 2. 3, Bosketboii I. 2 Volleyball 2, Trock I, 2, 4, Choir 2, 3. Anderson, Jeff: FFA 2. Football 1, 2. Trock 1. Goss Fowonte I Bagmefski, Randy: FFa I. 2, 3. 4 Behrooz, Mansoor: Transfer Belcher, David: Rodeo Club 1, 2. 3. FFA I, 2, Footboll 1, 2, 3, 4. All District Defensive Lineman 4, Punter 3, Honorable Mention Offensive Tackle 3. Trock 1,2, 3; Regional Qualifier Discus 2, 3. Rohlender, Sharon: Spanish Club 2. 3, Golf Team 2, 3. 4 Branorn, Dawn: NHS 3, 4; Interoct A, Spanish Oub 4. National Merit Finalist 3; Yearbook A, Bond 1, 2, 3, 4, All Region Band 3, 4,- All District Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Bond 2, 4, 1st Division UH Instrument Ensemble 2; 1st Division UIL Instrument Solo 4; Who s Who m Music 3; All American Hall of Fame Band Honors 3. Brigham, Anthony: Class Favorite 3; Building Trodes 3 Brock, Jennifer: Internet 3, A, Secretary 4, NHS 3, 4, Spanish Club A, Yearbook 4, FBLA 4, Band 1,2, 3, 4, Stage Bond 4; 1st Division UIL Instrument Ensemble 2. Bryant, Becky: FHA 2. Rodeo Club 3. Clay, Becky: FHA 1.2, 3. 4. President 1, Key Club 2, 3; Spirit Sporkers 1,2. 3, 4, Most Original 4, Band 2, 3; Flog Corps 2. Collard, Kerri: FFA 1, 2; Spirit Sporkers 2, 3, 4, Rodeo Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sweetheart 3; Secretory 4; FTA 4; Student Council 1, A, FHA 4, NHS 3, 4 Crosby, Donna: Key Club 4. Interoct 4, FTA A, President 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4, President's Club 4, FFA I, 2; Student Council 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Captam 4, All District 2nd Teom 2; Volleyball I, 3, 4, All District 2nd Team 4. Trock 1, 2, 3. 4, District Champ — Shot Putt 2, 3; Discus 3; Regional Chomp — Shot Putt 2; Regional Finalist Discus 3; Shot Putt 2, 3; 440 Relay 3; Stote Finalist — Shot Putt 2; Sci- ence Fair 2nd Place Art Division 2; Senior Class Sec- retory 4; Tiger Tips 3; Yearbook 4, Curriculum Coun- cil 3, 4,- Girls State Representative 3. Culpepper, Tim: Vico 4 Cummings, Kellie: Spirit Sporkers I, 2, Student Council 2, 4; Corresponding Secretory 4, NHS 3, 4, Secretory 4, APC 2, 3, 4, Secretory 3, FBLA A, 3rd Place Science Foir 2; Bond 1,2,3, 4, All District Band 1, 3, 4; 1st Division UU Instrument Ensemble 2, 3, 4, 1st Division UIL Instrumen Solo 4, Moiorette 1, 2, 3, 4. 1st Division UIL Solo Twirling 1, 2, 3, 4; 1st Divi- sion UIL Ensemble Twirling 1,2, 4 Cunningham, Jason: FFA 1, 2, 3, A, Sentinel 1; Chaplain 3; Sentinel A, DeKolb Award 4, Horse Aword 4, Certificate of Merit Citizenship A, Parlia- mentary Procedure Sentinel 1, 3, 4, Dairy Products Teom 2, Lone Star Farmer 3, 4, Livestock Judging 2; Delegate 2, 3; Stole Convention Member of Courtsey Corps 3; Rodio Team 3; Dairy Judging 3; Rodeo Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3; President 4, FHA 4, Presi dent's Club 4. Junior Rotanan 4; Friendliest 4; Class Favorite 2; Class Vice-President 3. Davis, Don: FFA 1, 2 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Honorable Mention Line Backer 4; Track 1,2, 3 Dickson, Denise: FHA I, 2, 4. Fifth Vice-President I. Spirit Sporkers 1; FBLA 4; Interact 1,2, NHS 3, 4. 5th Place Shorthand 3, Bond 1, 2, 3, 4. Who's Who m Music 3. FBLA Stote Convention 4 Dunn, Michael: Tronsfer Eaton, Denise: FFA 2, FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Trock 3. Choir 3. Ecker, David: Transfer Ecker, Jimmy: Transfer Ferrell, Gary Don: FFA 1; Rodeo Club 2, 3, 4, Footboll 1, 2, 3, 4; All District Offensive Lineman 4; Building Trodes 4. Findley, Dennis: FFA 4, Rodeo Club 3. 4, Building Trades 3. Fitzhenry, Tammy: Transfer. Fletcher, Helen: FHA I; Volleyboll 3. Trock 1. 2. 3. 4; Choir 2. 3. 4 Fox, Bennett: Key Club 3, 4, FBLA 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Captam 4; All District Bosketball 2, 4, Trock 1, 4, 2nd Ploce Locol and Regionol Science Foir 3; Junior Rotanan 4. Freels, Kim-. Spirit Sporkers 3; Track 3,- Band 2, 3, 4, Flog Corps 2, 3, 4. Greer, Mavon: FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1; Basket boll 1; Spirit Sporkers 3; Choir 2, 3 Greer, Tracy: FFA 1,2, 3. Grove, Jim Bob: VICA 4, Vice-President 4, FHA 1; Key Club 4; Student Council A, Building Trades 3, 4 Hosse, Hallifpour: Transfer Hamby, Kip: Key Club 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3. 4, Captom 4, All District 4, Golf 2, 3, 4; Trock 1,4, Bos ketball 2, Honoroble Mention Science Fair 3; Class Treasurer 4. Hanby, Christy: FHA 1, Spon.sh Club 1, Student Council 2, 3, 4; Corresponding Secretary 3, Vice- President A, Key Club 4,- FTA 4, Rodeo Club 3, A - Vol- leyball 1, 2, 3, 4. All District 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3; Golf 1,2,3, 4; 2nd Ploce District and 3rd Regional 3; Track 3. Harney, Roberta: Spanish Club 1, 2, 3. A, Histo- rian 4; Spirit Sporkers 1; TARS 1; Quill and Scroll 3, 4, President 3; NHS 3, A, Vice-President A; Science Fair 1st Ploce Local, 3rd Place Regional 2; 1st Divi- sion UIL Solo and Ensemble A, 1st Ploce UU Literory Journalism 2, 2nd Place ILPC Journalism 2; Junior Rotorion 4, DAR Nominee 4, NHS Notional Scholar- ship Nominee A, Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Band 4; Tiger Tips 2, Yearbook 3; Choir 4 Hatley, Wanda: Transfer: NHS 4; FTA 4, Interoct 4. Hawkins, Donna: Student Council 3; FHA 1,2, 4, Interoct 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4, FTA 4; Secretory A- Spirit Sporkers 1,2, 3, 4. Vice-President A, FBLA 4, FHA Sweetheart 4, Cheerleader 2, 3; Tiger Tips 3. Hoggard, Robin: FHA A; Student Council 2; Infer oct 4; Key Club; Basketball 2; Girls' Athletics Man- ager 1, 2; Class Secretary 2, 3; Moiorette 1, Cheer leader 3, 4. Hollingsworth, Chuck: NHS 3, 4, FTA 4, Span- ish Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Key Club 2, 3, A, Quill and Scroll 2, 3, 4, Student Council 4, Drama Club 3, A, FBLA 4. President s Club 4. Football 2, 3, 4, All District 4 Track 3, 4; 1st District UIL speaking 3; Regional Finalist Speaking 3; 1st Rotory Club Speaking 3. 1st Uons Club Speaking 4, State Semi-Finalist 4, 1st Dis- trict X-Xl FBLA Data Processing 4, Junior Rotanan 4, Mr. CHS 4, Class President A- Tiger Tips 2; One-Act Ploy 4 Holmes, Jana: FHA 1, 2, 4. 4th Vice-President 1. Spirit Sporkers 2, 3, 4; Interoct 4, Rodeo Oub 2, 3, 4; Reporter 4; FTA 4. Huffstutler, Steve: Transfer NHS 3, 4 lies, Nancy: FHA I, 2, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 4. Spomsh Club 1; Key Club 4; NHS 3, 4; Spirit Spark ers I, 2. 3; Volleyball 1, 2. 3, A. All District 2, 3, 4. Captom 4, Basketboll 1, 2, 3; All District 3; Honoro ble Mention 2, Captom 3; Tenms 1; Trock 1,2,3, 4; Regional Freshman High Jump 1, State Freshman Long Jump and Triple Jump 1; Basketball Sweetheart 4, Junior Rotorion 4; Homecoming Queen Nominee 3; Miss CHS 4, Cheerleader 2, 3, 4 Ingold, Kristi: Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, A, Treasurer 3; Vice-President A, Interoct 1, 2; Quill Scroll 3, 4; Vice-President 3; Treasurer 4, Spirit Sporkers 1,2, 3, 4, NHS 3, 4, FTA 4, Key Club 4,- UIL Extemporaneous Speaking 2, 3; 1st Ploce Local dnd Regionol Science Fair 1; 2nd Ploce Local and Regional Science Fair 3,- Junior Rotanan 4, DAR Nominee 4, 4-Woy Speech Contest Winner 2,- Band 1,2, 3; All District 2, 3,- Tiger Tips 2. Javidon Abbas: Transfer Johnson, Pamela: FHA 1; Interoct 3, 4; Student Council 2. 4, FBLA 4; Spirit Sporkers 1, 2, 3; FTA 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Captom 2; Basketboll 1, 2, 3,- Most Friendly A, Choir 2, 3, 4 Johnson, Robert; Transfer. Jones, Carolyn: Interact 1, 2, Secretory 2, FBLA 4; Treasurer 4, Key Club 2, 3, 4, FTA 4, FHA 1, 3, Pianist 1, Spirit Sporkers 1,2,3, 4; President A, NHS 3, 4,- Quill Scroll 3, 4; Secretary 4,- 1st Ploce Locol Science Fair 1; FHA Sweetheort 3. Band 1. 2, 3, All District 2, 3,- Moiorette 2, 3,- Tiger Tips 2. Jones, Gina: Transfer. Jones, Roger: Key Club 2, 3, 4; FHA 4, Footboll 2, 3, 4,- Captam 4, Most Handsome 4 Kanaman, Keith: Transfer: FFA A. Key Club 4, Rodeo Club 4; Golf 4. Kinchlow, Darlene: Dromo Club 3. 4; Interoct 4; FTA 4, Basketboll 2, 3, 4; Captom 2, A; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, Trock 4 Lemon, David: FFA 1, 2, Rodeo Club 1, 2, 3 Class Favorite 3; Building Trodes 3. Lytle, Dena: Student Council 1, 3, 4; FFA 1, 2, 3; Key Club 4, FTA A, Treasurer 4. FHA 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3; All District 1,2; Captom 1, 3; Track 1; 4th Ploce Discus 1; Tenms 1, 2; Regional Finalist 1, 2; Volley- ball 1, 2, 3, 4,- All District 2, 3, A; Captain 4, Junior Rotanan 4, Closs Favorite 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tips 3. McDowell, Rebecca: Spon.sh Club 3, 4, Interoct 3; Key Club 3, 4, Spirit Sporkers 1, 3rd Ploce Local Science Foir 2; Bond 1,2,3, 4; All District 3, 4; Cap- tam 4. McFatridge, Bob: ffa 1, 7, FHA 2. 3, 4; Quill Day, William: Basketball 2, Buildmg Trodes 3. and Scroll 3, 4; President A, President's Club 4, Foot ball 1,2,3, 4, Trock 1; FHA Beau 4. Junior Rotanon 4; Class Fovonte 4, Tiger Tips 3, Tiger High Times 3, Editor 3; Yeorbook 4 McGaugh, Mary Ann: FFA 1, 2, Quiz Team I, Rodeo C'ub 2, 3, 4. Student Council 2. FHA A, Spirit Sporkers 3, Homecoming Nominee 4, Class Fovonte 2 McKinney, Annette: FFA l, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 3, 4, Quiz Teom 1; Livestock Judging 1,2, 3, 4; District IV Sentinel 3. Horse Aword 3; Delegate 3, 4, FHA 4; Rodet Club I, 2, 4; Treasurer 4; FTA 4; Key Club 4; l ieroct 4. FBIA 4, Spirit Sparkers 4, Volleyball 3, 4, All D'Stnct 4, Tennis 1, 4; Track 1; Class Favorite 3; Cheerleader 4. Mamscalco, Steve: FFA 1, 2; Drama Club 4; FBIA 4; FHA 2; Most Original 3, 4, Yearbook 3. Morchband, Gordon: FFA 1; FHA A- Golf Team 1. Martin, Daryl: Vico 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3. Building Trodes 3, 4. Martin, Lynda: Quill Scroll 3, A, FHA 1; Span I$h Club 2, 3; Spirit Sparkers 1; APC 1. 2, 3, 3rd Ploce locol Science Fair 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; 1 st Divi- sion UU Solo Instrument 4; All District Band 3, 4, Field Director 4, Stage Band A, Who's Who in Music 3; Tiger Tips 3; Yearbook 4 Min, Steve: Transfer. Moore, Mitch: FFA 1, 2, 3; VICA 4; Treasurer 4; Rodeo Club 4; Director 4, Building Trodes 3, 4 Moreland, Tommie: Student Council 1, 2; FFA 1, 2, Rodeo Club 1,2. Murphey, Jeff: FFA 3, 4 Newton, Kristi: NHS 3, 4, Drama Club 4; Vice- President 4; UU One-Act Play All Stor Cost 3. Normon, Anita: Material Unavailable. Norman, Victor: FFA 1,2, 3, A; Vice-President 4, Lone Star Farmer Degree 3; Swine Production Award 3; FHA 4; Student Council 4, Football 2, 3, 4; All Dis- trict Defensive End 3, 4 Ogle, Kristy: NHS 3. 4 Olmstead, Bryan: FFA 2, 3, 4 Ponnell, David: VICA A, Basketball 1,2. Panned, Rose: Choir 2. 3. Parrish, Richard: Tronsfer,- Football 3, 4. Patterson, Tamela: FHA 1; 3rd Vice-President 1; Internet 1; Corresponding Secretory 1; NHS 3, 4; FT A 4. FBLA 4, Student Council A, Key Club 4; Drama Oub 4; Spirit Sporkers I, 2,- APC 1, 2, 3, 4, Secre- tory 4. Band 2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3. Philips, Charles: Class Vice-President 1; Class President 2; Class Vice-President 4, Closs Favorite 2, 4. Most Original 2. Plunkett, Kenny: FFA 1,2, 4. FHA 4; Key Club 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Tennis 2, 3 Pressley, Shea: Key Club 3, A, Student Council 3; FBLA 4; Track 1, 3, 4, Tennis 1, 3,- Football 4, 1st Ploce Industrial Foir 3; Class Fovonte I; Class Trea- surer 2; Yearbook 3. Pressley, Zone: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Greenhand Presi- dent 1, Delegate 2; Sectetory 3, 2nd Vice-President 4. Parliamentary Procedure President 1,2,3, 4,- Land Judging Team 1, 2; State Competition 1, 2; Interno honol 2; Range ond Pasture 3; Lone Star Former Aword 3; Stor Greenhond 1, Leadership Merit Award 4. NHS 3, 4, President 4, Student Council 2, 3; Por- liomentonon 2; Key Club 2, 3, A, Treasurer A, APC 3, 4; FBLA 4, Parliamentarian A, Football 3, 4, 3rd Ploce Locol Science Fair 2; Who's Who Among American High School Students 4; Boys State 3; DAR Representative 4, Junior Rotanan 4, Most Likely to Succeed A; Class Treasurer 2, Class President 3. Pryor, Sherryn: NHS 3, A- Treasurer 4, APC 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4, Spirit Sporkers 2, 3; 1 st Ploce Senior Girls Biological Locol Science Foir 3,- Regional Fair 3; Closs Favorite 4; Junior Rotanon 4,- Band Sweetheart 4; Homecoming Queen Nominee 4. Alternate Girls State 3; Tiger High Times 3; Tiger Tipi 3; Yearbook 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, District 3; UIL Ensemble Instrument 2, UIL Solo 3. Moiorette 3. 4. 1st Division UIL Solo Twirling 3, 4,- 1st Division UIL Ensemble Twirling 4. Quarles, Ann: FFA 1, 2; Quiz Team 1; Rodeo Club 2, 3; Spirit Sparkers 4,- FHA 4. Rackley, Sammy: FFA 1, 2, 3, A, Dairy Products 2, 3. 4; Football 1,2, 3; Track 1,4. Rambolt, David: FHA 1,4; Building Trodes 3. Ripley, Renee: Spirit Sporkers 1, 2, 4; Interoct 1, 2, FHA 1, 2. 4; NHS 3, 4; FBLA A, Secretory 4; State Contest and Convention A, FHA State Convention Voting Delegate 1; 4th Place UIL Shorthand 3; Bond 1, 2, 3, 4; All District 1,3, 4,- Senior Lt. 4 Sampson, Sammy: FHA 2, Trock 1, 2nd Place District 440 Relay 1. Sandoz, Lisa: Interoct 1; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretory 2; Vice-President 3; President A, Quill and Scroll 3, 4, NHS 3, 4; FBLA 4, Spirit Sparkers 1, 2; 1st Ploce Regional Science Fair 1,- 2nd Ploce UIL Feo ture Writing 2, 1 it Ploce District and Regional UIL Ready Writing 3; Junior Rotanon 4; Most Likely to Succeed 4,- NHS Nohonol Scholarship Nominee 4; Century III Leaders Scholarship Contest Stote Finalist 4; Tiger Tips 2; Bond 1, 2, 3, 4, All District 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshman Lt 1, Best Player Aword 3; 1st Division UIL Instrument Solo ond Ensemble 3, 4 Sands, Joanna: FFA 1, 2, Rodeo Club 1, 2, 3, 4, FHA 4; Spirit Sporkers 4. Speight, Brenda: FFA 1, 2,- Rodeo Club 1, 2, 3, 4,- Spirit Sparkers 4,- FHA 4 Speight, Robert Jr.: Rodeo Club 1, 2; FFA 1, 2, 4; Dairy Judging 1,2; Doiry Production Aword 1; Ag Mechanics Award 4,- Building Trades 3. Targan, Mina: Transfer. Thompson, Scott: Key Club 2; Interoct 1, 2, Beau 2; FFA 1, 2. Bond 1, 2, 3. 4; All District 3, A. Year book 4 Walden, Eric: Transfer: FFA 1, 2, 3; FHA A, Foot boll 1, 4 Wammack, Michael: Tronsfer: Football 3, 4. Trock 3, 4 Watson, Robert: FFA 1, 2, 3, Reporter 1, Soil ond Management Award 4; Livestock Judging 2. Rodeo Club 1; VICA 4, Reporter 4, Basketball 2; Building Trodes 4, Ag. Mechanics 4 Williams, Scott: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer A- His- torian 3,- International Land Judging 2,- State Land Team 1, 2,- Student Council 3, A, Key Club 2, 3, 4 Secretory 3,- President 4, FTA 3, 4, Vice-President 3, FBLA 4, Basketball 2, Tenms 1; Trock 1,2, 3, Honora- ble Mention Science Fair 3. Wilson, David: Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Parlia- mentarian 1; Treasurer 2, Vice-President 3; President 4, Key Club 2, 3, 4, FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 3; Vice- President 4, Parliamentary Procedures 1, 2, 3, 4. Vice-President A, Public Speaking 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 2,- Basketball 1, 2, 3, A, Coptam 4, Class Officer 3; Junior Rotanon 4, Most Spirited 2, 3, 4 Wilson, Kenneth: VICA A, Parliamentarian 4, Basketball 1,2, 3, A, Captam 4,- Building Trodes 3, 4 Young, Don: Key Club 2, 3, 4, FFA A, Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Captam 4; All District 2, 4 Zeneski, Shawn: VICA 4 Zia, Bahram: Transfer. Tiger Times come to an end . . TIGER INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY: Collier s Ency- clopedia, Vol. 22 Encyclopedia Britannica, Vol. 21 World Book, Vol. G, 1974 Compton's Pictured Ency- clopedia, Vol. 14 SPECIAL CREDITS 1. Miss Elizobeth Davis, Tiger Typist and Miss Solly Davis, Guest Tiger Artist. 2. Principal Charles Wilson ond his office staff for counting the Sregit Election Ballots. 3. Patrons of 1979 Basketball Program. 4. Porents of Sregit Staff Members. 5 Bob Peek for continued support, patience ond con- fidence. 6. To the Commerce Tiger for providing the theme of the 1979 Sreg.t, •tot IMAHJ rj n M6M«Ul “TIGER, TIGER, BURNING BRIGHT . . 1978-79 SREGIT STAFF LAYOUT PHOTOGRAPHY 0. Branom D. White D.Jones T. Johnston COPY S. Pryor M. Jobe H. Hayes L. Betz S. Johnson ORGANIZATION AND PROMOTION J. Brock B. McFatridge L. Martin L. Shannon D. Odgen L. Nelson B. Muidoon M. McDaniel D. Bailey S. Fulgham SPECIAL APPRECIATION Carolyn Yates Hal Fulgham Commerce Journal Larry Sengbush DARKROOM J. Guidry S. Fulgham D. Bailey S. Thompson BACKUP H. Hayes L. Martin S. Pryor GRAPHICS AND SPECIAL EFFECTS D. Crosby J. Briggs L. Wilson SPONSOR Mrs. J. Peek C_______ A TRIBUTE TO A TIGER