Crenshaw High School - Cougars Path Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 206 of the 1979 volume:

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Yet. we remain Unique in what we seek. MC fci-P Clubs, Organizations Underclassmen Academics Young Mens Sports Young Ladies Sports Student Life Ads Closing P3 I 8rtr Los Futuristes Estamos Aquiho para majolar el manana VN 1 ' i . t Rtii.irJ Abies James Abram Bernadine Adams James Adams Laurie Adams DeWaym Allen III Done Aden Son) a Allen Perm) Ancbrum Althea Anderson Kenny Anderson Tina Anderson Git by Andrew Alicia Anthort) Shiree Arrant Paige Arrington Ine l A dine Margaret Arnold Suyan Arnold Sharon Asberry Nathersea Ates I ' alerie Babies Charlene Baldwin Gabrie U Ba ara Marilyn Balecom Donald Baxter Craziest - John Collins. Wanda Hart Shortest - Donald Whitman 19 20 Cutest Dimples - Darn Lovett Most Devoted Coupk - Jody Kuykendall, Joseph Toliva ' dJd- I tTF Deborah Baku Michael Bdl Pema Belyen At Bennett Vanessa Bennett Reba Ban Sandra Biihng L Keith Biad Cheryl Black Robert Bledsc Greta Bloum Nina Blut Giro Booker Bradley Bounds Jerome Boyd Marvin Bragg Michael Bragg Damita Brake Marvin Broil Ingrid Brock April Brooks Princess Broussard CMfford Bruct Phyllis Broun Harvey Broun III John Broun Sherry Broun Ten Brown Theresa Broun ) olanda Broun 2 - 22 Prettiest J . t t n - Kevin Hartfield, Donna Gadd) v jfiJ; Carol Bryant Benita Bullard Kayron Bulloch Brigith Burdettt Deirdrt Burgess Jackii Burgess Waym Burrell Reginald Burroughs Mark Busk Paula Byrd Andrea Caldwell Adrian Calhoun Mamon Cant) Frank Carey Cedrit Carmichael Regina Carmoche Veronica Carter Sandra Caradine Jatpbim Carriga, John Cater 7 nan a Cater Zina Celestim I ' ivienm Chance Maureen ( bene) Theresa Clark L))uia Qjchran Alisha Colbert St puli a Coleman John Collins Phil Conner 24 Most Fashionabli - Mark Emerson, Staq Jachm Best Leqs. Femah - LaTonya Theus Vanessa Corbin Roslyn Cozart . Indn Crawford Dune ( i Crystal Crumble Alfred Crumst ) Debbie Daniels RJjonda Dansb) GleiuLi Dantzlt r Anthom Dans Kimberl) Davis Sbamlyn Da Hei n Dejai Ride] Di. Roc xli Domingue Deborah Doss Deanna Duclxn Crystal Dyer lj,n Dynes Emma Edwards Undburgb Edmond Lillian Eli Mart Emerson 25 Best Bod) - Carta Shaw Macho Man - Michael Jacks 26 Kin, Enix Bridgette Espy Gregory Evans John Hum I ' eronica Everett Kevin Ewell Stephank Feagin Mark Fennel JoAnn Ferguson Belinda Finely Billy Ford Dwaynt Ford Everettt Ford Cecelia Fostet Dammit Franklin Willit Frazier Donna Gadd) Gntdxii Gagt Jeromt Gagt Byrolyn Gambles Helen Unaa Raymond Gardner James Gaskin Deborah Gam, Valerit Gilbert Annit Gibson Bun Jean Gill Can,,,,, Glass Eurnice Graham Roslend Graves ■ ; . Irm.i t - .-1 aa « 6 28 Most Popular - Chris Brown. Margo West Alison Gra) Gracie Green ' Frem Greent Ingrid Griffin Son a Grigsb) Cetta Griggs Jacquelyn Gohe Lomita Godfrey Han) Goodman II Roderick Goodson Chavil Hall Doreen Hamilton Robert Hamilton Mark Ham ttt Loyce Hampson DeAndte Hamptoi Kimberl) Harold Reginald Harbour Annitt, Hardemai Stepbanit Harper Kevin Hart field Bridget Ha Carolyn Ha Can Ham- Frank Harris Kwaim Han: Tamni) Han Letonia Han, Etieunt Han, Jud) Haskin 29 30 Best Smiles - Darryl Shepard and Shauyn Singleton Kc i in Hasson Robert Hast) Barbara Hawkins Andrt Hayward Eugent Haywood Miki Hazzard Lucilh Heath Darleiu Henderson Kim Htihh rson Autumn Hei n Donna Henn Yolanda Henn Junto H c pbum Darnell Hickenon Yolanda Hinton Marietta Hoback Audreia Hollimun Andn Holliman Aielrm Holloway I .... .,- Holloway Melissa Honort RJiondd Hood Judy Hopper Glcpa Howard Bertha Houston LaNeia Hubbard Sou) a Hudson Willit Hudson Anthony 1 1 Myrtes Hunt Fred Hunter Best Ugs - Kurt Wilkt hJ. M frJk. f 1 r I i 32 Beverly Jackson Cassandra Jackson Jackson Lamarr Jackson Linda Jackson Lonnh Jackson Michael Jackson Stacy Jackson OuinJe yn Jackson Kf njn fanj Raft Jefferson MicheleJiles Connie Johnson Cynthia Johnson Donna Johnson Kenneth Johnson LaTanya Johnsoi Marion Johnson Taryton Johnson Wanda Johnson Alfred Jones Chrylent Jones Cynthia Jones Felicia Jones Norma Jones Sondi [ones ' { ' :,; :■ - Michad Carrodnie. Michelle Carro.hih 3? Most Sophisticated - Skin Sexlm 34 Derrick King Rhonda Kuykendall Gigi LaGour LaGenia Tinsle) I ' eronica Lakes Pamela Lane Rehyn Lam Zelduyanika Laurence Sondaj L.r.ih B)ron heath Debbie Lee John Lett. Jr. Kimberlynni Levias Keeiin Limbnck Sexiest ■ Levant Most 36 ■R ' ifr ' Most Conceited - Autumn He in- Anthon) Thomas 37 If Most Flirtatious - Kirk Wilkerson Most ' Talented - Verdel Tucker, Vivienne Chance Sandra Phillips ' ernon Pierce Mi chael Polard Janiect Polk Lisa Popt B ard Porter Earlint Porta 39 Sweetest Personality - Sliainn Singletmi. Al Bennett 40 Jacmthia Powell Joyce Rod Adina Rolf, Jomia Rome noii Yolanda Ross Dcon Royster Sarah Rubin I ' Jut Rushing Duight Sancht 2 I ' eronica Sanders Madelim Savoy Daphint Sawyer Sherr) Sexton Annette Stoggills Richard Sconiers Arlington Scott Deborah Scott Dam I Yromu Shepard Jacqueline Si. Charlotte Sims Shawyn Singleton Carmen Smith Cornell Smith Eric Smith Kim Smith Reginald Smith 4 Most Talkative - Chyrlene Jones, Richard Sconiers ?A, i Sandra Smith i ' it toria Smith I ' ictor Leo Smith Pamela South Sandra Spragin Cms Sparks Rhonda Sparks Derrick Springfield Cathy St mart Theodore Steele Joyce Stinson Lori Stoke s Tonnie Suggs Tara Sudan Bill) Sypert Lisa Tapp Cheryl Taylor Chester Taylor Lisa Taylor WeiuM Taylor Terr) Earle) Kevin Tern Latonya Thus Anthony Thomas Kassandra Thompson Miihtiel Tisomptoii I incent Thompson fohllii) Threat t Andrea Tillman Konnit Tippens Tolbert Joseph Toliva 46 Most Likely to Succeed - Michelle Bell, James Abr. Timykee Tone] 1 Tyrone Toussai Regina Tripple, Janii Troupt Brail, Tucker VeMl Tucker Michelk Tumi Warren Verrette George Walker Jr. Jacqueline Walker Jama Walker Jr. Pamela Walker Sharon Walker Shatana Walker Tyszu Walker Myra Walker Mi rum Wade Adriem Ward Margaret Ward Nina Warthon Judith Walters Jacqueline Weber Lauren Webb Jeffrey West Margo West Zelda West Eva West field ' Tina Wharry Michael Whin Lisa Whitfield fin, a II ' biting Donald Whitman Regina Wilder Kurtland Wilkerso, 47 K.JIl:- Wl soll Juanit a Wilson I ' eron, ka Wilson Rosali, id Willis I ' ones u Willis Mm me Willian. Christopher Willit Earlec m Williams Frank Williams Gerald Williams Gregory William Jeffery Williams Joseph Williams Julia Willi ams Karen Wilder Lataska Williams Leslie Williams Mama Williams Nina Williams Robbie Williams Theresa Williams IXwsl Williamson Bill) Wooden C xiyl Woods LiiKoi Woolen Colette Wright Conette Wright Jackie Wright Jonathan W rot en Slxrise Wright Tannine Wyatt Deborah Wynn Andrea Young Robbin Young Connie Youngblood 49 Barbara Allen Cynthia Johnson Tracey Kemp 50 Brighter Tomorrow Homecoming 78-79 Homecoming 78-Crenshaw i .mi i lom i Ai Bennet welcomes Cougars Austin, Former Principal, returns V , % k 1 ! f M M , M ii| •? ' J °4 JV High ' s Brighter Tomorrow The crown:: i Queen Shawn Singleton. Former King Gerald Williams returns. Ex-Cougar Wendell Tyler, comes to the Shaw D.J. Rogers raps to Coug 54 ? w % - Science Club ( 1 ) got second place for their float in the parade. The crowd (2) looks on. The way it started (3). Tackled again (5) M Present and past cheerleaders (4) cheered for the Cougars. Wendell Tyler (6) finds Kim Payton. Seniors p) stepped out in style • t- ' J Afterwards everyone freaked out at the Homecoming dance. Students and alumni alike got down to the disco sounds and went home with a dip in their hip and a glide in their stride. 5 C Crenshaw High ' s 56 Homecoming Court Tenth grade escort (top lett ) Reggie Gadson and Princess Vicki King. j] Court ( top tenter i. Eleventh grade escort (top right) Stanley Taylor and Princess Julie Toussaint. Twelfth grade escort (bottom left) Michael Rabb and Princess Michelle Carodine. King Damone Franklin and Queen Shawn Singleton (bottom center left). Twelfth grade escort (bottom center right) Damone Franklin and Princess Melissa Hon ore. Twelfth grade escort (bottom right) Adrian Calhoun and Princess Shawn Singleton. The regal procession of the Homecoming pa- rade was topped by the crowning of Damone Franklin and Shawn Singleton as the ' 78 King and Queen. The floats were not judged by theme but by looks. The winners were first. Art Production; second. Science Club; and third, GAA. All the clubs gave it their all to win and should be con- gratulated. 58 Clifford Madison (1) on the run. The Drill team (2) gets into the act. Cougar Marching Band keeps on (3) stepping. Crenshaw Cougar (4) on the go. Andre Hamilton (5) shows how it ' s done. The Cougar varsity (6) prepares to plav Venice. The end (7) Key-van Jenkins (S) gets hit hard by Cougar lini The football game followed. Crenshaw s mighty football team held the highly ranked Gondoliers to 7 points in the first half. Cougar fans were hoping for a possible comeback in the second but it was not to be. The Venice team scored two more touchdowns to win 19-0. 59 oft ' M ' m c l Tyy The former cheerleaders return. Art Production (2) shows off its winning float. Gerald Williams (3) and Mrs. Virginia Hairston assistant principal. The Shaw ' s Rah -Rah Leaders (4). Dr. Lionel Joubert, Principal, (5) speaks during co- ronation ceremony. Former Principal Mr. Dan Austin with M ginia Hairston (6) on their way to the pa v «. t Qubs and Organizations Scholarship California Scholarship Society members in- cluded (rront row) Arena Cole, Diane Martin, Earleen Williams, Madeline Savoy, Valeria Page, Rosemary Jefferson, Melvia Crute, Michele Bell (second row) Carol Bryant, Sharon Asberry, Al- thea Anderson, Debbie McGee, Melony Myers, Sherri Grady (third row) Kevin Ewell, Ga- brielJa, Pamela Harley. Andrea Caldwell, Lovce Hampson. Janice Ragsdale, Demetria Hodges and Jenita Whiting. Active members of Key Club were T. Sullivan, Madelin Savoy, Trenier, Kassandra Thomp- son, Tnnna Taylor, Carmella Towlers (second row) Linda Washington, Cathy Stewart. Val- erie Kelley, Charlotte Rodgers, Charuinta Weaver, Shirlev Burks (third row) Kim Lvles, Winfred White, Adrian Calhoun, Huns Lee and Mr. Jack Susser, sponsor. 62 Speech and Debate Speech and Debaters included (front, kneeling) Colette Wright, president and Sandra Grav. secretary, (tront row) Michelle Bell. Roxie Anderson. Sharolyn Davis. Renec Sin- gleton, Belinda Finley. Ganne Delus. Crystal Dver. Traci Taylor and Donna Callow a (middle row i Regina Reggie. Kim Ferguson. Henrietta Pouncey, Trinna Taylor. Jose- phine Carrigan. Gaynelle Peoples. Chris Williams. Darrvl Hines (back row) Adrian Cal- houn. Russell Counts. Manuel Patterson. Bilal Xassardeen. Kevin Starks, Vernon Pierce. LcTonia Harshaw. Melvin Hollowav. and Jett Horton. coach. Play Production Plav Producrion members were Julia Williams. Donald Whitman. Vivienne Chance. Al Ben- nett. Belita Perry. Anthony Woodard. Sharon Walker, (second row) Adrienne Scoggins. Linda Washington. Dewayne Neeley, Colette- Wright. Jackie Sims (third row i Sherry Sexton. Billy Jackson. Vanessa Welch. Janice Moore. Sheana DeLus. Katricc Wharrv (fourth row) Carmelatee Wiley, Deanna Sanders. Danny Cr - mcrs. Love DeLus and Carolyn Washington. p - Knights Knights included (front row) Earley Terry, Darryl Lovett, Dennis Lowell and Edgar Palmer; (second row) Dr. Robert Reiman, ad- viser, Kevin Ewell, Vernon Pierce, Jerome Gage and Mr. James Wilson, adviser; and (third row) Adrian Calhoun, Al Bennett, Michael Rabb, Anthony Davis, Calvin Watkins and Verdell Tucker. Ladies Ladies members included (first row) Mae Huey, Donna Johnson, Rosemary Jefferson, Valeria Page and Michelle Bell; (second row) Mrs. Vir- ginia Hairston, adviser, Veronica Wilson, La- Tonya Theus, Deanna Ducher, Adrianne Ward and Mrs. Odessa Washington, adviser; and (third row) Michelle Newton, Debbie McGee, Diane Martin, Rhonda Sparks and Carol Bry- 1 HIWiwSi i Rift ff w i j 4 1 i 1 % KSBPWSNHKI Cheerleaders 1978-79 Cheerleaders included (first row) Viatica Carrer, Stacy Jackson, LaTonya Theus. Michelle Bell, Margo Wesc, Cheryl Taylor, Deidre Powell, Juanita Wilson, Wanda Hart and Doris Davis and (second row) Dalah Hardeman, Denise Phelps, Misty Richards, DeWanda Hughes, Nalue Powell and Pamela Hj Yearbook staff Responsible for this year ' s Cougar ' s Path were (first row) Monica Pollard. Jackie Weber, Vivienne Chance, coeditor, Sandra Anderson and Betty Gill and (sec- ond row) Tina Wharry, clubs editor; James Abram, academic editor; Dwana Mcintosh, business manager; Geraldine Bates, Rodney Quinn, Mrs. Alfreda Pe- terson, sponsor; as well as (third row) Edgar Palmer, editor, Brent Dupart, un- derclassmen editor; Reginald Harbour, Kerwin Glover, photographer and Mario Newte; sports editor. 65 Future Doctors of America m Future Business Leaders of America ture Business Leaders of America included Debbie McGee, Glenzora Mavfield, Theresa Brown, Eva West- field (second row) Jennifer Medlock, Barbara Tolbcrt, LaGenia Tinsley. Gabrielle Balara (back row) Denise Palmer, sponsor, Kenneth Caruth, Timothy Jones. Bi- lk Ford, Debb.c Mimsj sponsor. Not pictured are Phenia Belycu, Phyllis! Crutchfield, Juliette Vaught Steve Martin, Melyn Gibsoil and Lori Dynes, A L o t d u c t Art Production sor. and Linita stars were Kev Clinton. Leadership Class members were (front row) Shawn Powell, Crystal Dyer, Tawanda Duck, Al Bennett, LaTonya Theus, Donna Galloway, Rcgina Triplett, Aleisia Anthony (row two) Nina Dyer, (erry Ridgcll, Shawyn Singleton, Vanessa Halloway, Renee Lean. Yolanda Newsome, Benetta Williams, Carl Betts, sponsor, (row three) Melyna Gibson, Paige Arnngton, LaRay By- num. Brigitte Payton, Penny Anchrum, Annice Morris. Mark Emerson. Carol Pinkney, Vi- vienne Chance (row four) Andre Haywood, Cheryl Taylor, Vianca Carter, Margo West, Dwanda Hughes. Brenda Greene, Loyce Hampson, Adrian Calhoun. Edgar Palmer. Karen Franklin and Renee Grady. o n 6 Girls League Cabinet Girls League Cabinet mem- bers included (first row) Pam Sudberry, Trinere Fletcher, Bonita Teamer, Madeline Savoy, Germaine Hill, Dorothy Jacobs, Be- linda Finlev (second row) Mrs. Lagatha Payton, spon- sor, Briggitte Henderson, Cynthia Wheeler, Jurette Hepburn, Toiya Butler, Pam Broussard, Shawn Singleton (third row) Veronica Wil- son. Shantana Walker, Michelc Hobson, Alicia An- thony, Princess Broussard and Teri Brown. Maidens Maidens membership included (first row) Frances Lou, Pamela Sudberry, Kimberlv Bell. Brenda Little (second row) Carole Pinkney, Misty Rich- ards, Denise Phelps, Linda Rock (third row) Kim Frazier, Sherri Grady and Corlett Corley. Senior Class Cabinet Senior Class Cabinet officers were (first row) Lisa Whitfield, Jcnita Whiting, Carmen Luckett. Madelina Savoy; Charlotte Sims. Donna Johnson. Princess Broussard. Sandra Lowe. Josephine Carrigan; and Mark Emerson, (middle row) Autumn Henry, Tern Brown; Penny Anchrum. JoAnn Ferguson. Kim Pavton, Karla Matthews. Donald Whitman. Donna Henry. Paige Ar- rington; Kevin Hartsfield. Mrs. Rose Strong, sponsor, (back row) Verdell Tucker, Fillippia Sor- rells; Lamont Kemp; Debra Scott; Kurt Wilkerson; Sean Reed; Michael Bragg; Rhonda Sparks; Chris Brown and Carol Bryant. Junior Class Cabinet Junior Class Cabinet members in- cluded (first row) Carole Pinkney. Germaine Hill. Jerry Ridgell, Nina Dyer. Traci Taylor. Brenda Little. Donna Aubert. Rebekkan Karriem. Sheri Grady, Pamela Reid (second row) Renee McDowell. Melyn Brown, Marcus Irvine, Tawanda Duck. Kathy Wilson. Triniere Fletcher, Felicia Hicks. Jack Susser, sponsor, (third row i Misty Richards, Shawn Cook, Donna Calloway. Renee Singleton, Dorothy Ford, Veda Mays. Anita Al- exander. Debbie Miller, Sandra Wynn (fourth row) Huns Lee. Stacy Harris. Tammie Mars. Rosalind Cook. Tracy Johnson. Kim Gilmer and Dietra Nunnery. Future Homemakers of Americ Future Homemakers oi America, above their banner, are Pauline Hibbert, Sandra Heads. L. Adams. Grace Green and Tracy Bell. (Second row) Sandra Sake, Carol Wilson. Jeamc Willis Laurie Adams, Bridget! McKay, Vivian Amos, (third row) Mark Hamlit, Regina Harris. Van Bennett, Shirley Burks and Veronica Wilson. Not pictured are Reba Berry and Queenic Parnell. Future Lawyers of America Members of the Future Lawyers ot America are Toya Butler, Jennifer Williams. Renee Singleton and Alicia Gomez and (standing) Anthon Da is, Donna Calloway, George Dor- sey, Jerry Dean and B.C. Williams. sponsor. Gymnasts included Theresa Ross. Katrice Wharry, Charlotte Sims (second row) Ramona Moore. Devcry Holdcn. Shirley Ruhlman. sponsor. Teresa Clark. Lisa Washington (third row) Shirlq Parker, Sharilyn Davis. Luwanza Moore. N ina Warthon, Sonja Coleman and Karla Mat- thews. Dance Productions Participating in dance production were Shawvn Singleton and Love Delus. Romona Ortiz and Belita Perry (second row I Karen Wilder. Kimberlv Davis. Janice Moore and Linda Jackson and Sheanah Delus. Drill Team The 78-79 Crenshaw Cougar Drill Team has been very supportive and outstanding in representing the high school at parades and football games. Although drill team is designed to perform at football games during half- time, they are recognized most for their spirit in the stands. The drill team especially thanks sponsor Eve Bod- inger, captain Tyszu Walker, co-captains Lisa Tapp and Judy Hooper for their inspiring enthusiasm in working towards making the entire team a success. Drill team members included (first row) Theresa Long. Cynthia Jackson, Sylvia Wisncr. Robbie Taylor, Kim Raiford. Brigitte Jones, Tori Johnson, Aida Priebe, Judy Hopper, Cynthia Miller. Karen Mickens, Laura Draquez, Brenda Baker, Dorothy Jacocks, Stephanie Marks, Deborah Kelly, Raquel Smith (second row) Cheryl Nobles, Chondra Marks, Linita Berry, Pam Voss, Mickey Hancock, Brenda Gallo, Dawn McElwee, LaTonja Robinson, Kathy Coxs. Lisa Tapp, Deborah Cain, Lunda Boney, Sandra Butler, Sharon Thompson, Dequita Smith, Rosalind Cook, Shirley Brown (third row) Diane Crawford, Daisy Johnson, Kathy Hearn, Kassandra Thompson, Val Gilbert, Connie Johnson, Tiernere Fletcher, Jurette Hepburn, Elenita Swift, Tyszu Walker. Laura N ' orris, Sharon Purdom, Renate Young, Kim Frazier, Tracy Tapp, Suzerte McCoy, Lisa Whitehead, Katrina Adams and Bvrolvn Gambles. Not shown are Tina Wham, Lynn Hill, Jackie Malava, Karen Domingue, Rochelle Domingue. ., ' ' JjUjjILm. Pep Club Joining the Cheerleaders in spirit during football games are the members of Pep Ci enth graders, including (first row) Veronica McKissick. Lynn Sanders, Jeanette Pea McDowell, Jerrie Riggell, president, Audrey Allen, sponsor, Lilyana Muslar, Wanda berh Robinson ( second row) Gracie Green, Marcia Williams, Laurie Adams, Di Kath) Wilson. Shunt. Elliot, Esther Miles, Kayrice Wharry, Devery Holden (third Isaac, Dejuanna Jackson, Felecia Richardson, Eleanor Noble, Sheryl West, Debra Bo Tern, Thonda Thomas, Veronica Morgan, Jennifer Medlock (fourth row) Ran Linda Harvey, Laura Jackson. Cheryl Magec, Theresa Ross, Shern Roberts, Cryst; Dana Hoxie, Diane Hall. Carma Wince. Not pictured are Adrienne Williams, C Felecia Jackson, Jackie Simms and Debra McNeil ub. all elev- rson. Renee Holt. Kim- ina Banner, rtc White, AiK.uum, ilc Mo ten. Squires Squires members are Mr. Anthony Soloman, sponsor; Anthony Lewis, Hens Lee, Brent DuPart, and Travis Brown Stage Crew Making up the Stage Crew are (first row) Marcus j Harrell, Joe Biglow, John Collins (second row) Mr. Anthony Soloman, sponsor; Derrek Reid, (third row) Anthony Ross and M arlon Hawkins. Backgammmon Club Backgammon enthusiasts included (first row) Valeric Baines and Mark Hamlett. in the middle of a game, watched by Jeanette Pearson. Pam Sudbern . Robert Hasty and Zelda West along with Ms. Audrey Allen, sponsor; and James Abram and (standing) Stacey Wa- sher. Derek Edwards, Donald Thomas and Ahmad Parke. Meditation Club Meditation Club members surrounding sponsor Na- ravan Krueger are Steve Hobson. Charlyne Barnhart, Dwight Roberts. Robinett Gant. Dennis Thompson and Ricky Keligond. 7 Majorettes Majorettes were (first row) Connie Youngblood, Shawyne Singleton, In- grid Brock, Sherry Sexton, Chrylene (ones and (second row) Michelle Carodine, Donna Gaddy, Devonne Hart, LaRhonda Addison, Lorna Young and Mr. Virgil Rodgers, spon- sor; (third row) Kim Harold, Yraci Taylor, Nina Dyer, Ingrid Griffin and (fourth row) Velvet Rushing, Melanie Hellis, Alicia Anthony, Yvette Brumfield and Germaine Hill. . J CRENSHAW HIGH SCHOOl. I MIGHTY COUGAR MARCHW BM®W ir Marching Band Behind rlic ma]orcttes, band members included (row three) Michael Jackson, Linda Washington, Regi- nald Johnson. Shaun Hawkins, Louis Hankins, Mar- shal Washington, Alan Bloodsaw, (row four) LaKoi Wooten, Elinda Dvais, Anthony Davis, Rodney Jones, Lajon Pennix, Earl Washington, Zelda West, Virgil Rodgers, sponsor, Michelle Carodine, drum majorette, (row five) Early Terry, Wayne Bcntord. Randall Graham, John Evans, Diane Chavis, Regi- nald Williams, Rayford Brown (row six) Anthony Huggins, Ricky Record, Verdell Tucker, Wayne Burrell, James Hoxie, Phillip Jones and (not pic turcd) Jackie Burgess, Linda Crawtord, Glenda Dan- tzler, Eric Durham, Gabelle Flemming, James Gas- kins, Charles Glover, Sandra Greene. Andre Hampton, drum ma)or, Steve Hobson, Marcus Ir- ving, Oscar Mallory, Debra McNeal, Keith Ram ben, Frank Sykes, Howard Svkes, Charles Tutt, An- ita Whitaker, Rochelle Winfield, Colette Wright. Tony Youngblood, Joseph Knight, Lloyd Roberts, Jeffery Mines, Julia Williams, twirler, Larry Brown, Craig Thomas, Styron Kennedy and Raymond Can- 76 Stage Band Participants in Stage Band included (first row) William Ensley, Eric Jones, Michael Bragg. Steven Hobson. Kirk Jones. Arther Williams. Tony Strong an d (second tow) Mt. Virgil Rodgers, band director, Victory Smith, Alonzo McCullon. Earley Terry, Lindburgh Edmond, Raymond Canty. Reginald Johnson, Liby Roberts, Bernard Murphy, Koi Delvnn Wooten, Wayne Bedford, Don Cunningham and Kenneth Terry. Choir members were (first row) Renee Larkins, Sharon Walkers, not identifiable, Collette Wright, Robyn Lane. Rickie Williams. Linda Reese, Dcnicce Phelps, Sonya Allen. Pamela Grant, Collotta Dennis, Anita Birt, Donna Auhcrr. Chen! Holmes, Nina Warthon, Rosalyn Riley, Tetesa Williams. Karen Franklin and (second row) Darwin Jackson. olanda Neusome, Linda Washington, Stacey Mabric, Lorna Young, Pamela Blackmon, not identifiable. Kim Hendctson. not identifiable, Ceri Payne, Gina Bordenaire. Phyllis Brown, Andnenne Williams. Velvet Rushing. Ingtid Brock. Cheryl Noble. Tim Woods and (third tow) Franklin Scott, Michael Thomas, Anthony Gouche. Jackie Gouche, Traccv Kemp, nor identifiable, Nathersha Ates, Carol Moses, Michelle Berrv, Kathv Wilson, Connie Youngblood, Janice Moore. Ra- mona Moore. Ramona Ortiz, Deborah Doss, nor identifiable. Sandra Carradine, JoAnn Ferguson. Michael Thompson, Donald Williams and (fourrh row) Willie Dunlap, Marcus Irvin, Winfred White, James Green, Eric Cobbs. Michael Rabb, Anthony Davis, James Walker, Eric Watkins, Kevin Cnspell, Rodney Jackson. Mark Hamlett. Jerome Gage. Jet- frey Glaze. Jackie Lucas, Calvin Watkins. Reginald Burroughs, Everette Ford. Wayne Benrord. Danny Grimes and Mil- ton Hill Bernie Dunlap, front, kneeling, is the ditector. Choir t. mbMM ■ ; 77 French Club French Club members were (first row) Wanda Hurt. Sonja Dumas, Ber- nadine Adams (second row) Kas- sandra Thompson, Dons Davis, [errie Ridgcll, Nina Dyer. Traci Taylor, Ken Marshall. Pam Sudberry, Judy Hopper, Brenda Gal low (third row) Vivian Harrison. Lynn Dewgardc, Marsha Washington, Cheryl Holmes. Kevin Ewcll, Robert Thomas, Marc Moody, Carmen Glass, Stanlej Taylor, Ma- dame Lasher (fourth row) Yvette Stark, Debbie MdGee, Virginia Un- derwood, Stacy Mabrie, Elizabeth Nel- son, France Greene, Judie Tourssaint, Loyce Hampson, Colin Taylor (fifth row) Marvin Moore, Sharon Asberry, Diane Martin, Rhonda Sparks, Rence Singleton, Kevin Starks, Moniuue Powell. Robbv Norman, Katrina Adams, and Rosemary. RK+3R MMsI mK Ssfli Lflif id A r ' Kl 8fW Girls Volleyball The Volleyball team. 78 Foreign Language Newspaper Foreign Language Newspaper par- ticipants included (first row) Glo- ria Bisquera, sponsor, Mae Huey, Lynn Dewgarde, (second row) Debbie McGee, Daphne Sawyer, Wanda Hart and Pamela Sudberry. Editing and writing the Cry of the Cougar was the responsibility of Advisor Gwendol House and Editor-in-Chief Marcia Williams. Other writers and editors included A nette Nunnery, exchange editor, Darlene Henderson, Steve Eldrige, Natalie Powell, Den nis Powell and Lloyd Roberts, artist. ' ' Cry of the Cougar Staff 7? Science Club Science Club members were (front row) Diane Martin and Debbie McGee, (standing) Dennis Powell, Lisa Tapp, Rosemary Jefferson, David Holmes, Eva Westfield, Theresa Brown, Lynne Dewgarde, Darryl She- pard, Daphine Sawyer Aviation Club Aviation Club members included (first row) Jimmy Harris, Tomas Martinez, Charles McCullough, (second row) Fran- cisco Martinez, Anthony Ross, Thomas Murphy sponsor, (third row) Mark Beard, Bruch John and Gilroy Reynolds. 80 Excel Club Excel Club members were: (first row) Lisa Tapp, Madeline Savoy, (ana Boyce. (second row) Kassandra Thompson, Logan Jacoby. Felicia Hicks. Alfreda Peterson, sponsor, (third row) Robert Benson, Jurette Hepburn and Adrian Calhoun. 82 Seeking ' life ' on campus Robert Walker, May Co. manager, conducts an Excel Council meeting of which he is chairman (top left). Ev- ery spot is filled (top right) in the faculty parking lot. Yvette Horton (middle right) Lisa Gaspard and Kirk Wilkerson stop traffic. Yearbook sta ' ff members (left) hurry to meet another deadline. Many teachers show stu- dents (left) how to work together. 84 Sophomore Class p- fcff LcTricc Aldridge Donnell Alexander Eric Alexander Joe Allen Charles Anderson Andrew Andrews Robin Anderson Kelley Andrus Sonja Anderson Andre Anthonv 299 Warren Bragg m mi Cheryl Doria Y,,l.,nd.i Courtney Beaslev Haywood Broussard Ann Brent Pamela Broussard Errol Brown Michael Brown Melvin Bryant Genneth Cane Linda Campbell Daphne Cannon Anne Cane Carlos Coal Olivia Carrhon Chris Carson Edward Coleman Kelvin Coleman Michael Coleman Christie Crawford Charlse Cromple Diane Crawford Greg Crosbv Connie Crawford Melvia Crite Joe Clark Terrence Clay Jackie Davis Jacqueline Dancv Kevin Davis Darrell Daniels Yvette Davis Dwavne Daniels Shari Dalcour Roezend Darreugns Karen Dominique Rickee Dorsev Cassandra Dorsev Yolanda Douglas George Dorsev Michael Doulev Laura Draquez Reggie Dvmallv Nathaniel Farmer Rodnev Ferguson Gerald Foster Yolanda Furgerson Harriet Failer Herman Ferguson ? 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Westbrook Sandra Winn Rochelle Winkfield Wavne Witherspoon Arthur Williams Belinda Williams Chervle Wilson Cornelia Wilson Kathv Wilson Sharon Wilson 99 9t Vernon Yancy Pepe Zelgler Daphne Zinnet Shelbv Will.atr 103 104 Administration Academics The Crenshaw High School administrative team includes, Mrs. Virginia Hairston, assistant principal; Dr. Robert Reiman, assistant principal; Dr. Lionel Joubert, principal; Mr Patrick Murphy, administrative dean; and Miss Joyce Payton, head counselor. 106 Administration Administration Faculty In 1969, when Crenshaw was first built, it was intended to be a magnet school. It was to offer something for everyone. This is reflected in the staff. The student will usually admit that they have a favorite person with whom thev relate best. This is due to the fact that each student is regarded as someone special. In this way, Crenshaw teachers and administrators are truly unique in what they seek-Better Education for All. Dr. Lionel Joubert, our principal, brings to us another unique entry. that of new ideas by which a better educational environment can be de- rived. The other four administrators, Mrs. Virginia A. Hariston, Asst. prin- cipal; Dr. Robert Reimann. Asst. principal; Ms Joyce Peyton; Head Coun- selor; and Mr. Patrick Murphy are giving -the necessary assistance and support needed in order to make Crenshaw what it is, and hope to be in the future. Opposite page. Dr. Lionel Joubert. principal. Mr. Robert Reimann (top left), vice-principal Virginia Haliston (top right), assistant principal. Pat Murphy (left), administrative dean. Joyce Pavton (above), head counselor. DEANS OFFICE The Dean ' s Office at Crenshaw High is unique in what it seeks for young people at the high school level. It seeks sound and effective decisions in counseling our students. In reach- ing decisions, both sides of each situation is heard. That in itself is unique. Through dis- cussions, students are guided to self realization and accepting the responsibility of facing the consequences of his or her own actions. Hope- fully, this will result in more mature future de- cisions and responsible actions. 108 1. Marion Flowers, Texas Southern University 2. Alfreda Peterson, Tenn. A I State, Northern 111. Univ. 3. James Wilson, University of Texas, University of LaVerne 4. Eugene Kambara, CSULA 5. Lagatha Payton, Southern University 109 English Department Our English Department long considered boring and has turned it into something special. This usually calls for unique techniques. The same work is still done but everyone has more fun doing it. The dis- cussions, readings, and personal writings have been elevated it from the level of being just english. If one has unusual ability in english, the instructor gives him the encouragement to maximize this abil- ity with the many english electives the department offers. 1. Caroll Bermel, Thiel College, UCLA 2. Dorothy Doyle 3. Barry Tunick, UCLA, USC Language is the key to learning and to life. 4. Phyllis Wrenn, Pepperdine, USC 5. Jeffery Horton, Speech Debate 110 . Marcella Saunders, Roosevelt Univ. -B. A. . Claudette Sewell, University of Puget Sound, UCLA . Gweneeda House, Miss. Valley State Uni v. Journalism Spc . Lanita Cosat, University of Arizona 0. Kathrvn Schultz, USC, Cal Poly Pomona English Department Our English Department has trans- formed subjects that have long been con- sidered boring and has turned them into something special. This naturally calls for unique techniques. The same work is still done, but everyone has more fun doing it. The discussions, readings, and personal writings have elevated it from the level of being just English. If one has unusual ability in English, the instructors give him the encouragement to maximize this abil- ity with the many English electives the de- partment offers. 1. Audrey Allen, UCLA, Just as eves are the win- dows of the soul, so knowledge is the key to the door of self awareness. 4 Gary Grezbien, University of Buffalo 5 Kara Price, George Washington Univ. The gratification in teaching is the conveyance of knowledge to receptive minds. K T 1 ; K A 1 1 i 112 2 Eve Bodinger, U.C. Berkeley, UCLA 3 Carolyn De Mirjian, CSULA. CSULB 6 Jack Susser, CSUN, UCLA Creative writing keeps my timing. 7 Jane Leon, University of Minneapolis ' T ' • |i I ? Social Studies The Social Studies department makes its title come to life. In History, Gov- ernment, Leadership, etc., one learns about events that deal directly with our lives, as it is today, as it was yesterday, and sometimes, how it will be tomor- row. The instructors are more than will- ing to discuss current events or the past, on their own time. 114 1. Mr. Holteclaw 2. William Anderson. U.C.R.. UCLA 3. Maggie Wilson, Tuskegee Institute 4. Patricia Bayard, CSULA 5. Carl Betts ?? 6. Jack Burger, UCLA, USC 7. Douglas Pozzo, Cal. State Northridge, Athletic Director 8. Kurt Krueger, Univ. of Colorado The egg broke on his head because it fell there. ' 9. Emma Pearson. Health 10. Thomas Mertens 11. Bill Wilbur 12. Jeanette Leneman, Montclair State College Mathematics Department Since mathematics is believed to be one of the most difficult subjects to learn, we at Crenshaw are fortunate to have math- ematics teachers who are willing to help. Most of them can usu- ally be found in their classrooms throughout the day. They en- courage their students to come by for help whenever they have a problem because they too realize that mathematics is not the easiest subject to master; therefore they ' re willing to do what- ever they can to make it a little easier for the students. 1. Clarence Lusby, Department Chair- person 2. Lloyd Galloway, Morgan State Col- lege B.A., Chicago Theological B.D. 3. Lair Franklin, Southern University B.S., Ohio St. Univ. M.A. 4. Jessie Lane, Atlanta University 5. Leon Koulbian, Cal. State LA. 6. Ella Apger Cal. State L.A., UCLA Mathematics-Every student ' s favorite subject! 7. Odessa Washington, Atlanta Uni- versity 8. Don Tarquin, U.S.C. 9. Moss Benmoshe, UCLA 10. Steve Breen. U.S.C. 11. Larrv Powell, UCLA Science Department Involvement is the term that best describes our Science Department. Every one of the teachers have been involved in some part of extra-curricular activ- ity. This is a very heavy load to carry considering the depth of many of the science classes. Not only are our science teachers involved academically, but they spon- sor clubs, coach athletic teams, etc. IIP Mill N 1. Sandra Rubalcaba, Department Chairper 2. June Sizemore, School Nurse 4. Fred Church, attended UC Berkeley 5. Bennie Williams, Atlanta University 6. David Holmes, UCLA, San Diego State 8. G. Luce, alias Farmer John 9. Vivian Corley, Alabama, A M University 10. Gary Scott, CSU Long Beach 11. Giovanni Ferguson Counselors and Advisors Always ready to lend a helping hand, the counselors of Crenshaw High are there when we need them. Everyone appreciates their counsel- ors the most when they reach their senior year. Now under a new system, the counselors have done their best to make ends meet. Also appreciated are the college and career advisors, who also help us plan our future. For those who want to work before they leave school, there is Work Experience. 1. Eugene Holder. UCLA 2. Charlene Mason 3. Charles Oshiro 4. Susan Ross, CSU San Diego 5. Lucresia Sturns USC 6. Joyce Washington College Adviser 7. James D. West Career Advisement 8. Grace Jordan Work Experience 120 Business Dept. T Y U I O P g hBQO; ,v b n m : In the Business Department, a student can learn and sharpen his skills in various courses such as Advanced Typing, Business Machine. Accounting, Shorthand, etc. A student can at least know how to type things such as business letters and re- summes, as well as more advanced skills in accounting, writing shorthand from dicta- tions, and much more. In other courses, a student learns to handle monev in an in- telligent business-like manner. ill j 1 Ms Spencer, Central State Universit 2 Claire de Elizalde, UCLA s Rose Strong. Texas Southern L ' nive 4 Claudia Graser, CSUN 5 Dons Minis. North Texas State Un 6 Rav Aldndge. Financial Manager Industrial Arts Fine Arts The uniqueness of the Fine Arts Department exists in the many ways in which it serves the school. The Art Department is active in creating decora- tions and advertisements for school activities. The Photography class was in- strumental in helping take some of the pictures for the Yearbook and news- paper. The Home Economics class makes clothes for needy children each year. The An Department ' s involvement is the unique quality it possesses. When one walks into an Industrial Arts class, he ' ll usually sec- many bright and eager minds involved in the work of a special project. The students don ' t mind a little hard work and are usually anxious to get into something different. With all this enthusiasm, instructors find that to channel it in the right direction is their bi- ggest task. Coupled with the students involvement, the Industrial Arts instructors have made the shop classes a place where young men can sharpen wits and industrial skills. M Sim. v v B k — 1 fames Madigan, UCLA 2 Virgil Rodgers. Band 3 Kim Warren, CSUN 4 Richard Lunetta, Ceramics 5 Vivian Amos, Pepperdine Univ. 6 William Campbell, Auto Mechanics 7 Anthonv Soloman. Cal. State Univ. LA. world we live in. 8. Fred Piercy, Telecommunications 9 Richard Mayer, Auto Mechanics 10 Willis Johns, Graphic Arts Foreign Language This vear our Foreign Language Department pub- lished their first newspaper. Those in the Spanish and French clubs helped supply the information. 1 Yvonne Lasher Learn French, the language of love . UCLA 2 Tom Wright 3 Jeanine Indjayan 4 Gloria Bisquera. Hunter College, UCLA 1 r l 124 SPECIAL ED. DRIVERS ED Our three Special Ed. teachers are unique. It takes a unique kind of person to deal with unique students. Our Spe- cial Ed. teachers fit the bill with pa- tience, firmness and desire to achieve what they seek. It takes a great deal of patience and calm nerves to teach students the rules of the road. Mr. Wong in his own way, with interesting projects and lessons helps students learn to drive the safe 2. Gage Wong. Driver s Ed. 6. Bernard Fox. Resource Specialist. Special Ed. 7. Otis Yette. Special Ed. 125 1 Shirley Rhulman Gymnastics Coach 2 Wilma Colman Dance Produc- tion Coordinator 3 James Brown 4 Merle H. McGee Cross Country 5 Joe Weakly Willie West V Basketball Coaches 6 Jack Novick 7 Garry Pozzo Fast Swimmer; need no soap 8 David Friarson 9 Earl Smith Varsity Footbal Coach 10 June Brandon Girls Tenni Coach 11 Robert Lofrano Physical 126 Education Clerical Staff For most students, the clerical staff is an unknown entity. However, despite their anonymous exisrence they help our adminis- trators operate the school, and keep every- thing in tact. Responsibility and depend- ability are the ways in which Crenshaw ' s Clerical Staff is unique. 1. Levi Ross, Ken Patten, L. Brown, Homer Bradford, Benson Bev 2 Wilma Stevens 3 Back 1-r Al Ward, Ernest Bucker, Joyce Allen, Rubv Luchin, Jean Burks, Faylece Herbs. Front 1-r, Eleanor Houston, Lorraine Burks, Bertha Smith, Melba Bridges. 4 Ralph Durham, Glen Johnson 5 Franklin Turner, Edsel Hall, Carl Thomas, Thomas Britt 6 Andrea Bailey 7 Alva Harper i w-ii S- 128 5 § W 129 1 Raquel Fuller, Ste- nographer 2 Linda Medlock, School. Community Liaison 3 Elsie Kilgore, Clerk Typist 4 Portia Morris, Youth Relation Assis- tant 5 Cynthia Graham, Intermediate Clerk Typist 130 Young Mens Sports William Holtzclaw (1) arrives for Homecoming. Eugenia Scott (2) area su- perintendent, speaks at Homecoming activities. Alfreda Peterson (3) worries about another yearbook deadline. Wendell Tvler, Ms. Scott and Dr. Joubert (4) arrive at Homecoming. 132 Richard Mayer (1) serves up pancakes at the breakfast. Coaches Joe Wheatley and Willie West (2) talk over the campus scene. General Brown (3) in conference in the Deans Office. Charles Krueger (4) and Eve Bodinger join a student in meditation. Varsity football posts 4-4 With many good seniors gone, and a 6-3 record last year, Cougar fans didn ' t know what to expect from this year ' s team. After a quick 16-6 loss to Dorsey in scrimmage, the view of the team became more dimmed. In the first game against Sylmar, the Cougars roared out full of confidence and destroyed Sylmar 33-14. The Cougars and their fans rode very high into the next three games which they lost in succession. When the league opener arrived against Hamilton, many Cougar fans were skeptical about the team. They acted concerned as they defeated Hamilton 40-6. The next game expected to be tough as it was Westchester ' s Homecoming. The never-say-die Cougars, however, easily beat them 30-6. Homecoming was our next game and after two successive victories, the team was high on upsetting highly ranked Venice. This was not to be. Despite some of the hardest hitting ever exhibited by an Cougar team, the offense never got started and they lost 19-0. The next two games were against University and tough Palisades. With both of these games away, the Cougars would have to work very hard to win. Against University, after a very tough first half. Crenshaw exploited a 33-16 win. In the next game, if Crenshaw won, they would go to the playoffs but they were playing the verv team thev had not beaten in 9 years. Against Palisades, Crenshaw came off strong, scoring first, but it was the last time they would score this season, for the Dolphins won the game 25-7. The Cougar ' s playoff hopes were demolished. Despite not making the playoffs the Cougars had some outstanding players in Rod Jones, All-Western League linebacker, Kim Smith All-League Center and Derrick Worthy, the southpaw quarterback. With the J.V. ' s having an undefeated season, Crenshaw could look for its first league championship since ' 7 4. Clifford Madison (23) runs for 10 yards. Players and coaches alike watch the game from the sidelines. Brian Worthy falls back into the shotgun to throw a bomb. Back Row left to right: Melvin Hollowav. Ke- vin Hasson, Dwayne Pace, Jerome Boyd. Todd Elliott, Derwin McNealy, Ricky Beniamm, Niles Tappscott, Mario Ellis. Kevin Tern ' . 2nd Row: Darni Userv. Bernard Murphy. Willie Dunlap, Duane Galloway, Donald Paul. Kim Smith. Rodnck Jones, Chris Holland, Harvey- Brown. 3rd Row: Robert Malone, Anthony- Lewis, Edwin Barnes, James Green, Can Harris, Gerald Williams, Robert Thomas. Milton Hill, Tyrone Gray. Clarence George. 4th Row: Willie Harris. Darrell Wilson. Jessie Glynn. Kenneth Heads, Mitchell Harris. Jeff Wooten, Craig Hart. Tim Jones. Anthony Thomas. Ken Mar- tin, Willie Frazier. Front Row: Derrick Wor- thy. Clifford Madison, Tyrone Toussaint ' The J.V. ' s (right) prepare for the kickoff against Pali. (Opposite page, middle) The Bees are on the move. (Opposite page, bottom) The Bees readv for a snap play. J.V., Bee football 136 a ♦ « The J.V. season was very suc- cessful this year even though the first game was lost to Banning High School which wasn ' t much of a start. But after that, all the rest of the games were srraight wins. The team ended the season with a 9-1 record after beating Palisades in the last game of the season 8-6 in the last two seconds. The outstanding players of the season were Jimmy Crinton, an outstanding running back from John Muir Junior High, who gained 900 yards, Clint Floyd, star quarterback. John Graham. 6 2 defensive tackle. Raymond Cantie. offensive guard and Rickv Ham- mond, presafetv and wide receiver. The most difficult game of the competitive season was against Palisades. 137 Crenshaw Varsity basketball in 8H5iflaMc f-jmau. action J Cordie Dilliard scores on a fast break jj to Harold Trommer for an easy two poi Franklin Rhodes scores again. KhJ - After last season ' s Varsity basketball triumphs at the City Championships and at the State Championships, it was wondered by everyone where the Cougars would go from there. The team would lose four starting seniors including Michael Johnson and many off the bench. The Cougar team, it was believed, would need a rebuild- ing year in 78-79- When the season opened the tallest man on the court was 6 ' 6 W sophomore Gary Maloncon. The only way for the team to win this year would be through dili- gence. Willie West said We may not go as far as last year, but we ' ll be heard from, in an L.A. Times inter- view. Touching on what the Cougars did to the ranks of the city, that was a good comment. They ripped oppo- nents with skillful shooting and speed. Franklin Rhodes, Chris Brown, Harold Toomer, Bruce McCree and Gary Maloncon were the starting five. Two seniors, 2 juniors and a sophomore and a strong bench enabled the Cou- gars to defeat their larger opponents like modern-day Davids. Despite a loss to Palisades in their last game, the Cougars finished with a 9-1 season league record and were named Western League Champions. Franklin Rhodes tries for at the freethrow line. Chris Brown drives on his way to the hoop. The action got jumbled at some Crenshaw games. 139 JLUUL ltt.Affltti.lKUW; IkUKU 1JU1LM.RSUN LLlAttS klSIOlARUS LQNCQN Cordie Dillard hits from the out- side. Bruce McCree faces a Hamilton guard. Cougar attack, led by Franklin Rhodes, gets on the boards for a rebound. ■ GoLd C 1Y IS — . . .. 3 : .. . L CJ W aaa.tt • ■   • r ■ •■• ' TH. E C«UGARS ' I DEN IPM3I 1 .-wis %, Junior Varsity plays tough Craig Green hits from the top of the kev. Cougars crash the boards for a rebound. Cougar center leaps for the sky to win a tipotf. Basketball Bees included (first row) Manager Richard Page, Darnell Johnson, Rodney Tripplett, Rodney Jones, Manager Alan Blood- saw, (second row) James Smith, Aaron Montgomery, Chris McCoy, Alphonso Reed, Coach Jack Novik, (third row) Kenny Terry, Victory ' Tavares, Elliott Giles and Mark Smith. Bee basketball The Bees had a 9-1 season and became the Western League Champions because of the outstanding play of -Leading Scorer, Alphonso Reed -Leading Rebounder, Mark Smith and El- liott Giles -Assists, Rodney Tripplett Coach Jack Novik shows his players the way it should have been done. 142 Cee basketball players were (first row) Manager Richard Page and Manager Alan Bloodsaw. (second row Manager James Smith. Dana Shelton. Barry Wooden, Coach Jack Novik. (third row) Keith Washingto Michael Coleman and Morris Marshall. Coach Jack Novik explains to the Cees that the game is very important and that thev have to play their best game ever, to win. ' Cee basketball Girls cross country (top row) Tina Craig, Linda Rock, Connie Cro- well, Eunice Graham, Yolanda Rock, (bottom row) Cheryle Wilson Nanette Manson, Carol Bryant, Yolanda Henry and Cassandra Dorsey Nine ladies win cross country letters 144 This year ' s cross country season was the most successful ever for the girls team here at Crenshaw, as the young ladies compiled a 5-2 win-loss record and a third place finish in Western League. They were defeated only by University and Westchester, scoring victories over Franklin, Dorsey, Hamilton, Venice and Palisades. Nine of the 12 athletes earned letters led by Carol Bryant (29 points) and Linda Rock (23 points). The rest of the lettergirls for the 1978 season were, in order, Eunice Graham (17 points), Che- ryle Wilson and Connie Crowell (14 points), Tina Craig (13 points), Yolanda Henry and Nanette Manson (9 points) and Yo- landa Rock (6 points). Carol Bryant won both trophies for MVP and most in- spirational, and Yolanda Henry earned the most improved award. With five lettergirls returning and several promising young ath- letes in the offing, next year should be even more successful. Ben Moshe is the coach for the young ladies cross country team. Mens Cross Country (front) John Wilson, Forest Dil- lard (back row) Roger Walters. Jimmy Morris and Douglas Long. Varsity finishes fourth The varsity cross country team had a good season, running manv exciting meets. The team was led by Jeffrey West who is the school record holder at 16:04. West had a potentially great season spoiled by a broken foot which kept him out most of the season. The most valuable athlete was Derek Edwards who was a con- sistent performer throughout the season. Most improved was Charles Lett who, through diligent work, brought times down to one of the best in varsity. The team finished fourth in one of the strongest city leagues. The junior varsity was represented by a completely new group, none of whom had run cross country before. Everyone improved considerably throughout the season and the Cougars managed to score three victories in seven meets. Franklin Scott, Greg Denby, Marvin Moore, Adrian Calhoun and James Walker proved the ma- jor powers. Led by Johnny Wilson, the best 10th grade cross country runner in the Western League, this team made great strides and greatly improved throughout the season. Douglas Long, who qualified for the city championships, and Jimmy Morris contributed heavily to the team ' s victories. The coach is Merle McGee. 145 I [ 3Hfc; f Members of the varsity tennis squad included (front row) Robert Hasty, Charles Jackson. Jeffrey Glaze, Gene Jackson, Ricky Record, (second row) Tom Mertens, coach, Anthony Lewis. Ernie Morris, Wallace Henry, James Gray Carl Johnson, Mornal Enms. Charles Tut Roberts. Kerwin Glover, manager, (third row) ames Gaskin, Malcom Jones and Dwight Varsity Tennis 147 The Bee team missed the league title in 1978 by one point in the Palisades meet. Bee hopes for a championship this year rest on Jimmy Morris and Douglass Long in the distances, Jimmy Crittenden and Ezell May field (school record holder in the Cee 220 at 23.8) in the sprints, Louis Graham, long jump and hurdles, Kevin Starks and Alan Long, long jump and pole vault and Rodney Jones, high jump and shot put. The Cees are counting on Everett Bell and Donnie Wilkins in the field events. Donnie will join Randv Child- ress, Michael Holmes and Michael Farmer in the running events. Bee track team members (above top) were (first row) Larry Smith, Everett Bell, Clint Flovd, Louis Graham, (second row) Coach Frier- son. R. Jones, Christopher Barr, Franklin Scott, Coach McGee, (third row) Kevin Starks, Ivar Robinson, Douglass Long and Kel- vin Bragg. Members of the Cee track team included (first row) Morris Mar- shall, Jerome Torrence, Donnie Wilkins, (second row) Coach Voiles, Michael Farmer, Coach Frierson, (third row) Herman Fer- guson, Everett Bell and Fred Darden I 1 $ oCj HE - ' - . m Bees aim for possible title; Cees start on a race for future Alan Long (above top) pole vaults and helps the Bee team in the long |ump. Jimmy Morris, Douglass Long and Frank Scott (left) carry the hopes of the Bee team in the 880 and Mile. Rodney Jones (above) is the all-around field event athlete for the Bees. He will make a lot of points in the shot put, high ]ump and long |ump. 149 Jeff West (below) had a tremendous ju nior year as he ran second in the city and third in the state 880 with a new- school record of 1:52.04. He was chosen the Most Improved Athlete last year. Thus far this season, he has broken the school record at 4:22.7 and has his sights set on both the 440 and two-mile records. Team defends Western League title The Western League champions (5-0) of 19 8 will be trying for a repeat performance in 1979- Last year ' s team also finished third in the City Championships with 38 points. The hopes of this year ' s team rest on seniors Jeff West, Phillip Conner. Alfred Jones, Tim Jones, Kim Smith and on junior Greg Denby, actually a Bee. The Cougar varsity will also be depending on points from its 440 relay team (T. Jones. Willie Frazier. A. Jones and P. Conner). Three members of this team were on the Bee 440 League Championship relay team last year. Greg Dcnbv (1) won the City Cee high ]ump championship (6 ' 3 ) last year and set the Cee record at 6 ' 4 . He was selected the Most Improved Cee last year. He has currently raised the Bee high jump record to 6 ' 4 . Kim Smith (2) pole vaulted 13 ' and long jumped 22 ' last year before in|unes sidelined him. If he can stay healthy this year he has a good chance to break the school record in both events. Phil- lip Conner (3) was a consistent winner for the Bees last year in the sprints. He was the league champion in both the 100 and 220 and was chosen most valuable Bee. He is the number one man for the varsity this year in both sprints and anchors the 440 relay team. The 440 relay team (4 5)-Willie Frazier. Alfred Jones. Phillip Conner and Tim Jones-is made up of the team ' s top athletes. Alfred Jones is just coming into his own as a fine sprinter in the 100. 220 and 440. He has already run 50.0 in the 440 this year. Tim Jones is a good sprinter and long jumper. He has the lead-off position in the 440 and runs the mile relay. He has consistently jumped over 21 feet this 151 Varsity Baseball Reginald Dymally Reggie McCall. Nelson Whiting. Cra.g Strawberry, Coach Brooks Hurst. Row 3 Marvin McWhorter. Tracy Jone s ; Carl Jones. Row 2 Derrick Segee. Robert Fernando Becker. George Cook, Lee May, Darrvel McNealv. Der- Row Page. Thomas. Chris Brown, Dw Pace. Cordie Dillard. Darrell o « o 5 r t f . f . t | , Carol Bryant and Linda Rock finish the 440. Rock provides strength in the sprints and relays and Bryant is the team ' s most valuable player. Cheryle Wilson, right, has been hampered by injury but should be very strong in the sprints and relays when she ' s well. 154 f Carol Bryant, left, sets three individual school records in rhe 880, Mile and Two Mile last rear. She was selected Most Valuable Ath- lete and Most Improved. She should be one of the outstanding middle distance runners in the City this year and is expected to lower the times in all of her school records. Lori Dvnes, below left, holds the school record in the 110 Low Hutdles and has already lowered that to 14.9 this year. She also runs sprints aid relays. Yolanda Fletcher, below right, in her first year out. stunned even-one with an early 40 ' 0 throw in the shot put to shatter the school record. She also long jumps and will be- gin training for the pentathalon. life Members of the girls track team (opposite page) included (first tow) Tina Craig. Verginia Wilkins. Connie Crowell. Marciene Gib- son. Rita Haven, (second row) Cassandra Dorsev. manager. Linda Rock, Eunice Graham, Canl Bryant, Susie Curtis. Yolanda Rock, Moss Benmosche, coach, (third row) Jojo Hervey. Yolanda Fletcher. Kim Gilmer. Stephfun Grant, Chervle Wilson, and Yvette Brumfield. The girls team finished fourth in league last year but fifth in the City and third in the State meet thanks to Gwen Gardner and the 440 relay team of Linda Rock, Lori Dvnes, Cherle Wilson and Gardner. The out- standing athlete for the girls in 19 8 was Carol Bryant. She is back to lead the cindergals to their best season vet. Other key athletes will be Lori Dvnes, Cherle Wil- son, Linda Rock and Yolanda Fletcher. They will be suported by Eunice Graham, Shen Grady. Stephfun Grant, Connie Crowell. Yolanda Henry. Tina Craig and Verginia Wilkins. On our way to the championship GoLdf G 1 ■ L ■ J E OS V w 3: m tt-ll ; ' DEN Franklin Rhodes scores two more points on the way to the Cougar victory over Locke, 97-83. Cor- die DUliard (above) prepares to pass the ball. (Left) The Cougars rampage on a fast break. 156 The crowd and players alike waited for the Cougars to come down court in their first game against Locke-a win ' Crenshaw was on its way to the championship! (Left) A Cougar forward makes an easy two points over Locke ' s whole team. (Above) Harold played some great defense against Locke. 157 A quarterfinal win over Fremont Franklin Rhodes gets in a defensive clash as Harold Toomer rushes in to assist dur- ing the win over Fremont. (2) Cordie looks down court for a pass. (3) Coach Willie West flashes a winner ' s smile. (4) Cordie leaves his man on the floor as he trucks down the line. cire-ns 13; :?l j ■ ' - Rhodes (upper left) brings it down court. Christ Brown (upper right) considers taking it to the hoop ' (Left) Sink it, Frank. Sink it! (Above) Tip it. Tip it. Tip it to a Cougar. The semifinals end and the Cougars are on their way to the championships with a win over Dorsey. 79-66. A rooter celebrates with the 1 sign. The Cougars (top right) were greated by the spirit group on their way to the court. (Left) Franklin Rhodes prepares to score two points against Dorsey. (Above) Harold Trommer gets up high to sumc an c.is c 160 Doing it to Dorsey, 79-66 (Above left) The crowd knows the Shaw is 1. Coach Willie West (left) discusses a last minute play. Harold Trommer (above) scores two more of the 79- (Top left) Franklin Rhodes brings the ball down court in the closing minutes at the Sports Arena. 161 When the season opened there were very few individuals who thought the Crenshaw Cougars would repeat as City Champions. Only one starter returned to the squad and the team had no real height, with the exception of 6 ' 6 Gary Maloncon. Despite these disadvantages, however, the Cougars surprised everyone by de- feating supposedly superior teams and steamrolled into the playoffs. They de- feated, in succession, Locke, 97-82; third ranked Fremont, 92-85; fourth ranked Dorsey 76-63 and leaped into their second City Championship Finals facing Manual Arts. This, it was thought, was a game the Cougars could not win. After the contest, though, no one would ever doubt the Crenshaw Cougar ' s ability. They ripped the Toilers 109-67 and never looked back. Manual was never in the game as the sharp shooting Cougars had the Toilers out the door by half- time. A week later the team took their act to State and in the first game defeated East Bakersfield 68-75 taking third place after losing to St. Francis 75-59 and beating St. Marys 72-71. First in the City, third in the State. Not bad for a team with no height but a lot of heart. Above left. The city champs celebrate after the final game against Manual Arts. Student Body President Al Bennett (top right) trades a Cougar button for a Manual buttom before the staff of cage action. Below, the Cougars show Manual Arts the way to rebound. ' We Are the Champions ' Franklin Rhodes, the game ' s most valuable player, (above) is on Lett. Chris Brown drives the hoop as Cordie Dillard rushes for a possible rebound. Lettermen Lettermen (First row) Phil Conner, Cheryle Wilson, Marilyn Darby, Sharon Thomas, Koi Kennedy, Eu- nice Graham, Alfred Crumsev; (second row) David Frierson (sponsor), Wiilie Frazier, Damone Franklin, Kevin Hasson, Cary Harris, Willie Harris; (third row) Robert Malonejr., Ricky Benjamin, Kim Smith, Ger- ald Williams, Chris Holland, Richard Turner. 164 t ar V . • T ' .■:,.• f ft Young Ladies Sports 165 Varsity Basketball Jr. Varsity Basketball (standing, top right) Manager Patricia Newton, Phyllis Crutchfield, Na- tasha Terry. Marilyn Darby, Theresa Weaver, Regina Hodrick, La Shawn Baker; (kneeling) Jeanetta Price, Crystal Ellington, Gayle Pugh, Yolanda Henry, La Rae Bynum; (sitting) Anna Harris, Koi Kennedy, Wanda Hart, Yvette Bell, June Robinson. Jr. Varsity Basketball Varsity (kneeling bottom left) Tracy Grant, Anita Birt, Anita Alexander, Jackie Lucas; (Standing) Manager Sherrie Arrant, Yolanda Fletcher, La Koi Wooten, Nina Williams, Gretchen Gage, Brenda Jackson, scorekeeper Deborah Beck- i 1 .A ' -,4l Outstanding players on theJ.V. football team included (first Raymond Canty, Clint Floyd, Richard Turner, (second row) Coach David Frierson, Larrv Thompson. Anthony Lewis and (third row) Jimmy Crittenden, Ricky Harmon and Eugene Andrews. Unique in what we seek ... in sports Varsity Volleyball 170 Varsity Volleyball ( Sherri A ng eannetta Price Modern Dance (front row) Ramona Ortiz, Carolyn Harris, Deidre Powell; (second row) Sheana Delus, Janice Moore; (third row) Karmen Levias, Krystall Gregory. Adr.anne Bryant, Karen Wilder, Kellie Richie (fourth row) Debb.e Daniels, Shawn Powell, Natasha Sterling, Love Del- lus, Balita Perry. Modern Dance x Front: Dejuana Jackson, Rhonda Dennis. Claudia Lewis, Sheila Jackson, Phyllis Johnson Back: Gene Jackson, Koi Kennedy, Donna Calloway, Yolanda Britt, Deborah Beckett, Loya Outten, Ms. Theodora Johnson Badminton 172 Tennis Front: Yolanda Rose, Bernadine Adams. Rosalind Brooks. Helen Garcia. Daphine Sawyer, Don- Queen. Back: Ms. June Brandon. JoAnn Ferguson. Betty Williams. Stacy Harris. Melanie Williams, Gwen We: Shatana Walker. Not Show: Sharon Byrd, Lonnie Jacison. Led by their No. 1 player, Sharon Byrd. the girls tennis team had a very successful season. Other outstanding athletes on the team were No. 2 and 3 players Lonnie Jackson and Helen Garcia. A few outstanding victories were over Palisades and University. Ms. Byrd beat the No. 1 player from Palisades twice and the No. 1 player from University once. The No. 1 doubles team of Jo Ann Ferguson and Yolanda Rose were also outstanding. A positive team spirit and unity were the young ladies strongest points. Next year Ms. Brandon hopes to improve overall team play with the foundation of the team being Vivien Parish. Sharon Byrd also competed in outside tournaments winning the Miller in the 10th and 11th grades. The tournaments are given each spring for all schools including Inglewood and Morningside. The key to this team ' s success is that they felt they could win, the coach said. Young Ladies Softball Girls Softball Team (front row) Tracy Paul, Sharon Thomas, Gayle Denise Pugh, Lynn Marshall, Deborah Beckett; (second row) June Robinson, Traci Tapp, Anna Harris, Re- gina Hodrick, Anita Birt, Quindelyn Jackson; (third row) Jeanetta Price, Suzetta McCo y, Koi Kennedy, Koi Delynn Wooten, Phyllis Johnson, Marilyn Darby. Lettergirls Lettergirls (bottom row) Jeanetta Price. April Banzon, Quindelyn Jackson; (top row) Jackie Lucas, Anita Birt, Linda Rock, Yolanda Rock. Lettergirls President is Koi Kennedy. 175 Special from the editor When I decided to go to my home school, Ctenshaw, instead of Palisades, I really didn ' t know what to expect. I ' d heard a great many unflattering rumors and was told I ' d have nothing but prob- lems. However, while attending Crenshaw for three years, I ' ve seen very little of what I ' d heard about. What I have seen is a great deal of spirit and desire to be the best at whatever we do. Pride is something to be mar- veled at and students do much jus- tice to the colors Blue and Gold. I believe it has been an hon or to be the editor of Cougar ' s Path. It ' s also an honor to graduate with the Outstanding Class of 79- Thank you, Crenshaw, for an unforgettable three years. Edgar Palmer Editor (1) Mario tries to rap. (2) Some of Cren- shaw ' s talented actors and actresses show- case their abilities. (3) Mrs. Wrenn watches a student council meeting. (4) The Knights and Ladies show their spirit at Homecoming. (5) Jackie rings out for Blue and Gold. 176 ▼ ' fl W I l?fc w. k 3 ! b --- j • J° -Tfy m ■Jvu lis air UJV Unique Third Blue and Gold Assembly successful For the past three years, Crenshaw High has presented an assembly de- scribing the activities that exist in our institution. This year the assembly was more successful than ever. The grandeur of Blue and Gold left Blue and Gold in everyone ' s eyes and hearts. ZARS DEI 178 Pancake Breakfast easy way to make club money Each and every club and activity has an ex- cellent opportunity to make money each year with the Pancake Breakfast. The Cougar Club allows each club to keep half of what they sell. With that as an incentive, hundreds of people showed up that Saturday morning in October for pancakes and sausage. 179 7 ■ Our Cheer- leaders Deep down inside it ' s every girls de- I sire to be in the spotlight cheering her heart out for the Blue and Gold. Those who are cheerleaders hold the position with class and dignity. Those who try out do so with style and spirit. Mandrill ' s visitation In our effort ro provide more entertainment for our school, the leadership class managed to get the group. Mandrill, to Crenshaw. Their main message for the student body was stay in school: I it ' s a rough life out there. Mandrill ' s reason for visiting campus was to promote their new album. 9 H V 181 During the vear Crenshaw High had many successfu changes with other high schools. The purpose of these exchanges was to promote better relation- ships between us and other West- ern League schools. We exchanged ideas on how to better participation in school ac- tivities. It was generally found that most school problems were the same regardless of the area and could be resolved by talking about them. Usually the problems could be worked out. Student Exchanges termed ' success ' 182 183 Congratulations Class of ' 79 from Alfreda Peterson General Brown Marian Flowers James Wilson Legatha Pavton Ralph Durham Gene Kambara Lucille Hogans Portia Morris _f J aw «i  ■ -_ CONGRATULATIONS, Varsity Cheerleaders, Graduates Of 1979 .Led To A Better Day 1st in Fashions 1st in Customer Service 1st in Career Advancement MAY CO.-CRENSHAW 400 South Crenshaw Boulevard 293-4311 184 Now don ' t it make you mad ' cause we ' re so bad . . . Yeah! Ms. Bee and The Glamour Girls (Vickey, Benita, Tanya) would like to congratulate Los Furutistes, class of ' 79. We finally got off! Good luck and easy next year. Belynde ' 79 185 189 Good Fred is my name; hair is my game La Rutan- home of the Good Fred Oil 1826 54th Street 296-9803 Congratulations to the Class of 79 from the Social Studies Department Congratulations to the Class of 79 from the English Department F J LIQUOR Liquor, Wine, Frozen Foods Deli Needs Frederick Juanita Brown, your neighbors for the past 19 years, invite you to visit their fine new F ) Liquor Store . . . Located at the northeast corner of Crenshaw and 54th St. Our completely remodeled store features famous whiskies, wines, beers, dairy products, frozen food grocery items. 5360 Crenshaw Blvd. at 54th St. 292-3460 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday Saturday ROBERTS PHOTOGRAPHY SENIOR PORTRAITS ACTIVITY PICTURES • PROM PHOTOS TUXEDO RENTALS EOR ALL OCCASIONS FORMALWEAR 191 754-3075 754-0647 Professional Prescription Services PURITY ACCURACY Bevans Pharmacy 10600 So. Western Ave. Free Los Angeles 90047 Delivery Dr. Harold Washington Pharmacist - Owner All those long hours, during Thanksgiving vacation and during school, were worth it. You ALL put together a terrific book. Thanks for the time and talent. Congratulations on Cougar ' s Path 79 Konnie Krislock Herff Jones Yearbooks Cougar ' s Path Publishers Congratulations, seniors! REMEMBER You will finish way out in front if you give it your best Crenshaw High Counseling Service Staff: Eugene Holder Joyce Peyton Vernice Lewis Susan Ross Joyce Madison Lucresia Sturns Charlene Mason Joyce Washington Charles Oshiro James West 192  - - i Congratulations to Crenshaw ' s Class of 79 Los Futuristes Parent-Teacher-Student Association Congratulations from CRENSHAW MOTORS 3 7 Cls We ' re your small neighborhood dealer with the LARGE Savings 5311 Crenshaw New Cars 294-7134 Used Cars 292-0600 Congratulations to the Class of 79 from Dan Tarquin Congratulations to Los Futuristes from the Science Department Congratulations to the Senior Class from the Business Education Department 194 1978 Cougar Track Vanity Record 67-60 Palisades 74-52 Hamilton 63-58 Westchester 79-47 University 83-43 Venice Won: 5, Lost: Cee Record 8 -69 Palisades 34 -43 Hamilton 31 1 2-45 1 i Westchester 26-58 University 26 -60 Venice Won: 0, Lost: 5 Bee Record 47-48 Palisades 63-32 Hamilton 47-39 Westchester 56-35 University 50-40 Venice Won: 4. Lost: 1 Girls Record 37-68 Palisades 75-30 Hamilton 34-71 Westchester 41-64 University 84-21 Venice Won: 2, Lost: 3 New School Records: VARSITY: Jeff West, 880-1:52.04 Harold Williams, 100-9.6 220-214 Michael Davis, Triple Jump-44 ' 8 1 4 Clinton Sampson, Johnny Gray, Jeff West, Harold Williams, Mile Relay-3:l6.2 CEE: Ezell Mayfield, 220-23.8 Greg Denbv, High Jump-5 ' 4 GIRLS: Gwen Gardner, 220-24.3 Gwen Gardner, 440-55.94 Carol Bryant, 880-2:21.15 Mile-5:39-8 Two Mile-13:40.7 Lori Dvnes, 110 Low Hurdles-15.1 Linda Rock, Lori Dvnes. Cheryle Wilson Gwen Gardner, 440 Relay-47.61 Linda Rock, Lori Dynes, Jackie LeBeaux, Carol Bryant. Mile Relay-4:15.9 Phyllis Blutson, High Jump-5 ' 4 CITY CHAMPIONS: Johnny Gray, Varsity 880-1:54.5 Greg Denbv, Cee High Jump, 6 ' 4 195 J ID Autographs tJruLA GlilEP 5-227 ! COUG « k