Dale County Christian School - Crusader Yearbook (Ozark, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1980 volume:

CONTENTS 1980 CRUSADER DALE COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OZARK, ALABAMA VOLUME V 1979-80 Dedication .....................................4 People in the 80’s 5 Stars of the 80’s ............................ 17 Memories of the 80’s ..........................27 Advertisements ............................... 43 THE BEGINNING 2 OF OUR DECADE He does not lead me year by year Nor even day by day. But step by step my path unfolds; My Lord directs my way. Tomorrow’s plans I do not know, 1 only know this minute; But He will say, “This is the way, By faith now walk ye in it.” And I am glad that it is so. Today’s enough to bear; And when tomorrow comes. His grace Shall far exceed its care. What need to worry then, or fret? The God who gave His Son Holds all my moments in His hand And gives them, one by one. Barbara C. Ryberg 3 DEDICATED TO: LT. COL. JAMES W. MC CREADY Col. McCready has been working with the girls volleyball team at D.C.C.S. for three years. He took our rough, unpracticcd players and turned them into top performers. His dedication was tremendous. He faithfully practiced with the girls each Wednesday and often devoted several other days of the week to coaching them at games and special clinics. He worked them hard and turned them into state champions. But of even more importance than his concern for the team as a whole was his concern for each girl as an individual. We thank him for having this concern, and we miss him greatly since his transfer to Kansas. We respectfully and appreciatively dedicate the 1980 CRUSADER to him. SENIORS CLASS OF ’80 LAURA GALES — “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have ever- lasting life.” John 3:16. GINA REYNOLDS — “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditations of my heart, be accept- able in thy sight, O Lord, my strengh and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14. SHERRI GRANTHAM — “I love the Lord be- cause He hath heard my voice and my supplica- tions, because He hath inclined His ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.” Psalm 116:1 and 2. BRENDA SIMMONS — “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philip- pians 4:13. GRADUATION 1980 May 29, 1980. graduation ceremo- nies were held for the four seniors at D.C.C.S. Rev. David Bowler was the guest speaker, and music was provided by the girls’ trio and the learning center chorus. Diplomas were awarded by Rev. G. L. Wynn. Congratulations, Class of 1980!! 11TH — 9TH GRADE $ Danny Arnett, 11 Jimmy Barrs, 11 Judy Benson, 9 Ron Benson, 11 Elaine Cagle, 10 Clayton Fuller, 9 Laurie Grantham, 9 Curtis Maloy, 11 Karen McGhee, 11 Kenny Parker, 9 Lisa Reynolds, 9 Rhoda Tomlinson, 9 m i 8TH — 7TH GRADE Hope Barrs, 8 Vicki Dykes, 8 Allison Fuller, 7 Kevin Hataway. 7 James Holcomb, 8 Denise Johnson, 7 Cindy Maloy, 8 Brian McCready, 7 Terry Parker, 8 Susan Tarter, 7 Trudy Warmouth, 7 9 6TH — 4TH GRADE Steve Adkins, 4 Angie Barefield, 4 William Cornett, 5 Chris Graham, 5 Amanda Haden, 4 Ralph Johnson, 4 Michael LaDuew, 5 Edward Littlejohn, 4 Tabby Maloy, 5 Kristi McGhee, 6 Robert Murphy, 4 Terry O’Byrne, 4 Tess Reynolds, 5 Amy Thompson, 6 Lisa Thompson, 5 Randall Tomlinson, 5 Kenny Walding, 5 Deana Webb, 5 Chris Wiley, 5 Scott Wiley, 6 10 3RD — 2ND GRADE Kelly Adkins David Arnett, 3 Matt Barcfield, 2 April Dyson, 3 Mark Martin, 2 Angel Sketoe, 2 Jason Tarter, 3 Nesa Theel, 2 Christina Thompson, 2 Patrick Webb, 3 Allen Williams, 3 Jeff Williams, 2 ii 1ST GRADE Adam Dyson Michelle LaDuew Kristen Nicole Laufer Mark Littlejohn Amy Murphy Jennifer Pybus Meredith Sketoe Shane Teal Ann Marie Thompson Londa Webb Karrie Williams K-5 — K-4 W (F) m 3k • ‘i McDavid Adams, 5 Travis Becon, 5 Chris Brown, 5 Michelle Couch, 5 Bill Dennis, 5 Chad Farber, 4 Clifford Farrey, 5 Billy Ferguson, 5 Kimberly Graham, 5 Ted Martin, 4 David Riser, 5 Amy Simmons, 5 Johnny Thompson, 5 Jamie Turnbough, 5 Bobby Van Trease, 5 Michelle Williams, 5 Shannon Windham, 5 13 KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION Monday evening, May 26, 1980 was the highlight of the school year for parents and grandparents of kindergarten stu- dents at D.C.C.S. The students led in pledges to the flags and the Bible, recit- ed Psalm 23, performed in a doctrine drill, displayed phonics and mathemat- ical ability and sang a medley of songs entitled, “The Sunday School Song Pa- rade.” Then they received their diplo- mas from Rev. G. L. Wynn. Pictured at the top of the page are the five-year- olds awaiting the signal to march in; center picture is of the performance of the song medley; at the bottom of the page Rev. Wynn congratulates three members of the four-year-old class. 14 FACULTY Rev. G.L. Wynn, Principal Sam Farber, 7-12 Delma Simmons, 7-12 Rosa Thompson, K-4 and K-5 Annette Reynolds, 1st Grade Chris Arnett, 2nd-3rd Nancy Couch, 4th-6th Annette Tomlinson, English 4th-6th Barbara Johnson, Music 15 STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS Eunice Wynn, Secretary Shirley Dykes, Secretary Mary Martin, Substitute Teacher Esther Maloy, Substitute Teacher Joyce Murphy, Substitute Teacher and Reading Monitor Olivia Baldwin, Reading Monitor Georgia McGhee, Reading Monitor Othine Hataway, Reading Monitor Sandy Williams, Volleyball Coach 16 Mrs. McGhee and Mrs. Hathaway study reading scores. THE CHRISTMAS COMMITTEE THE CHRISTMAS COMMITTEE was presented by the whole student body on December 15, 1979. Kenny Parker played Steve, leader of the Committee produc- ing the school’s annual play. Gina Reynolds, Allison Fuller, and Brian McCready also had leading roles. The students think of Winter Wonderland, Toys, and finally, the true meaning of Christmas. '. t Clockwise from Top Left: I. Shepherds: Kevin Hataway, Terry Parker, and Ron Benson. 2. Christmas Committee: Gina, Brian, Kenny, and Allison. 3. Winter Wonderland- Snowflakes: Judy Benson, Karen McGhee, Brenda Simmons, and Sherri Grantham- Sleigh riders: Danny Arnett and Lisa Reynolds. 4. Spoiled Missy, played by Laurie Grantham. 18 SPRING PROGRAMS The music department of D.C.C.S. hailed spring with two musi- cal programs-a chorus and regional program on April 15 and a piano recital on May 6. The chorus program included both patriotic and gospel selections as well as a comic tune, “The Bear.” Regionals groups performed, gaining experience for the competition held the following week. The recital was a culmina- tion of a year's hard work for 24 piano students. Selections ranged from popular children’s tunes and gospel choruses to Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata. Nationals competitors also per- formed. Top Left: Kenny sings “1 Want to be There at the program. Top Right: Mark Martin congratulates Michelle Couch after performing in the recital. Center Left: Girls Quartet performing “Nothing Between . Center: Gina and Lisa singing “Grace Medley . Center Right: Matt Barcfield takes a bow after playing “Ameri- can Patrol . Bottom Right: Londa Webb began the recital with “This Old Man . A.C.E. REGIONALCOMPETITION Top Left: Sherri didn’t get much sleep on the way to Camp Sumatanga. Top Right: Lisa Reynolds placed fourth in female solo with “The Name of Jesus.” Center Left: Clayton Fuller competed in checkers. Center: Sandy Williams coached girls’ volleyball. Bottom Left: D.C.C.S. placed third in music competition. The vocal en- semble is pictured here. Bottom Right: Male quartet placed second. Kenny Parker, James Hol- comb. Danny Arnett, and Jimmy Barrs sang, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” 20 APRIL 21-25 CAMP SUMATANGA r u t n IconE BfiCk NC Ui XNjNlRS Top Left: In Evangelistic song leading, Curtis and Karen placed second. Top Right: Through tough competition, our trio. Gina. Laurie, and Lisa, placed third. Center Left: Curtis placed 2nd in Physical Fitness, and Rhoda placed 3rd in ping pong. Remaining photos: Although we had fun at regionals, we were all glad to be back home. Not pictured: Judy Benson placed 2nd in Es- say Writing, and Jimmy Barrs placed 4th in Sockcr Kick. 21 NATIONAL COMPETITORS 22 Top: The Volleyball Team won first place after a tough battle against Prattville. Center Left: Ron Benson won first in pho- tography for character portrait and church bulletin. His picture story took sec- ond place. Center: Laurie won first in piano, playing “Beneath the Cross of Jesus.” Center Right: James Holcomb and Danny Arnett won with the duet, “His Grace Is Sufficient for Me.” Bottom: The mixed quartet won, singing “My Anchor Holds”, and they brought home a group trophy. A. C. E. STUDENT OF THE YEAR MISS GINA REYNOLDS 23 AWARDS ‘■Vt Forty-eight trophies and over one hundred certificates of merit and appreciation were awarded Thursday evening at the annual end-of- school-year banquet held at the Perry Recreation Center. Barbeque chicken and vegetables, salad, dessert, and rolls were served on the menu. Music was provided by Laurie Grantham and the mixed quartet. Pictures on pages 23 and 24, clockwise from Top Left: Third graders receive scripture memory awards; Karen McGhee came in second to Sherri Grantham for highest average in math; First graders returning to their seats after their recognition; Fourth grader Angie Barefield received first place in math, science, and over all highest, while Aman- da Haden received first in English and social studies; Fifth graders were recognized; reading monitors received appreciation certificates; mixed quartet in performance; Second graders received scripture awards; and Sixth graders were proud of their awards. 25 D. C. C. S. CHORUSES K-4 and K-5 (left to right, top row first): MeDavid Adams, Bill Dennis, Reuben Far- rey, Johnny Thompson, Billy Ferguson, Bobby Van Trcase, Travis Bccon. Ted Martin, Shan- non Windham, Kimberly Graham, Jamie Turnbough, Amy Simmons, Michelle Wil- liams, David Riser, Michelle Couch. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grades (left to right, bottom row first): Adam Dyson. Amy Murphy, Ann Thompson, Londa Webb, Mark Littlejohn. Jenni- fer Pybus, Karric Williams, Shane Teal, April Dyson, David Arnett, Jeff Williams, Christina Thompson, Monica Lassiter. Angel Sketoe, Nesa Thccl, Mark Martin, Kelly Adkins, Allen Wil- liams, Jason Tarter, Patrick Webb, Matt Barc- field. 4th, 5th, and 6th Grades (left to right, bottom row first): Dcana Webb, Chris Graham, Kristi McGhee, Terry O'Byrnc, Steve Adkins, Ralph Johnson, Hil Littlejohn, Robert Mur- phy, Amanda Hadcn, Tabby Maloy, Lisa Thompson, Amy Thompson. Scott Wiley, Kenny Walding, Michael LeDucw, Chris Wi- ley, Randall Tomlinson. Tess Reynolds, Wil- liam Cornett. 7th — 12th Grades (left to right, bottom row first): Denise Johnson, Cindy Maloy, Allison Fuller, James Holcomb, Trudy Warmouth, Dan- ny Arnett. Judy Benson. Kenny Parker. Susan Tarter. Laura Gales. Kevin Hataway, Brian McCready. Elaine Cagle, Vicki Dykes, Rhoda Tomlinson, Hope Barrs, Karen McGhee, Terry Parker, Curtis Maloy, Clayton Fuller, Ron Ben- son, Jimmy Barrs, Lisa Reynolds, Gina Reynolds, Sherri Grantham, Laurie Grantham, Brenda Simmons. 1980 THE BEGINNING OF OUR DECADE YEARBOOK STAFF The 1980 CRUSADER staff was com- posed of Sherri Grantham, editor; Ron Benson, photographer; Karen McGhee, typist; Laurie Grantham, Rhoda Tomlin- son, Judy Benson, Kenny Parker, and Clayton Fuller. Mrs. Shirley Dykes and Mrs. Barbara Johnson were advisors this year. The staff really appreciated the help Mrs. Dykes gave in the advertising depart- ment. Top Right: The Whole Staff. Center Left: The cast poses after the sales promotion skit. Center Right: Rhoda is hard at work. Bottom Left: The promotion skit for year- book sales. Bottom Right: Sammy Judah, helping the staff. Top Left: Our sport is softball! Top Right: Steeerike! Bottom Left: Doing our daily exercises! Bottom Right: It’s a long shot! VOLLEYBALL Reach, Brenda! Top: The volleyball isn’t that big, Hope! Bottom: Sandy and Quinton on the sidelines. M Winning sure is fun! Team conference with Major. Hope and Rhoda applauding the point. Karen’s waiting for the set up. Spike it, Judy! 30 WHO Below: MOST COURTEOUS: Matt Bare fie Id, Christina Thompson. Rhoda Tomlinson, Curtis Maloy. Right: MOST TALENTED: Ken Parker, Laurie Grantham, Amy Thompson. Michael LaDuew. Above: FRIENDLIEST: Brian McCready, Lisa Reynolds. Amanda Haden, Chris Wiley. Right: MOST ARTISTIC: Sherri Grantham, Ron Benson, David Arnett. Kristi McGhee. 32 AT D.C.C.S. Left: CHRISTIAN SERVICE: Deana Webb. Patrick Webb, Jimmy Barrs. Laurie Grantham Below: MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Curtis Maloy, Kelly Adkins, Chris Gra- ham. Karen McGhee Left: MOST ATHLETIC: Kenny Walding. Hope Barrs. Curtis Maloy (Not pie- tured-Angic Bareficld) Above: BEST CHRISTI AN TESTIMONY: Rhoda Tomlinson. Clayton Fuller, Tess Reynolds, Randall Tomlinson. Above: NEATEST: Allison Fuller, Lisa Thompson. Adam Dyson, Kevin Hataway. Right: SHYEST: Kevin Hataway, Cindy Maloy, Tabby Maloy. Rob Mur- nk.r_________ Below: MOST TALKATIVE: Shane Teal, Ann Thompson, Denise Johnson, James Holcomb. Right: MOST STUDIOUS: Rhoda Tomlinson. Clayton Fuller. Jennifer Pybus. Hil Littlejohn. MR. AND MISS D.C.C.S. LITTLE MISS AND MR D.C.C.S. Amy Simmons and Billy Ferguson Jimmy Barrs and Gina Reynolds 35 FIELD TRIPS Second and third graders getting off the bus at the Nursing home. 4th-6th graders perform at Oak View Manor. Kristi takes the front seat. This year the Learning Center went to Mont- gomery to a patriotic rally sponsored by Jerry Falwell. Also, on May 23 we had a great time at Blue Springs. Elementary grades visited the area Nursing Homes three times this year and went to Marianna Caverns in April. Kindergar- teners ate at McDonald’s twice! Shane meets a Senior Citizen. 36 Lining up for the performance at Oak View Manor. Curtis and Lisa enjoyed the trip to Montgomery. V Karen slept most of the way! Mrs. McGhee and Mrs. Hataway had a good time. Top Left: Love Them Legs Top Right: “Well Excuse Me” Center Left: “Put That Camera Down!” Center Right: All dressed up and nowhere to go! Bottom Center: Scnor Ben- son has arrived from the ha- cienda. Bottom Right: She dressed in the dark! 38 SPECIAL DAYS AT D.C.C.S. Special days in the Learning Center this year included Hat Day, Sock Day and 50’s Day. We did our best to dress the part and show our school spirit. Left: Gina and Karen, waitin’ for their steadies. Below: The Line-up! Bottom Left: Kenny and the Bobby-Soxers. Bottom Right: The Christmas Party was a special time also. Here Mr. Farber opens his gifts. P.T.F. MEETINGS The Parent Teacher Fellowship of Dale County Christian School, under the leadership of Maj. Ronald Benson, was very active this year. They sponsored two major fund-raising activities, pro- vided refreshments for several different meetings, sponsored the awards ban- quet, and were responsible for the pro- vision of new flags for the school. Pictured Top Left: The High School Chorus per- forming at the fall meeting. Top Right: Pastor G. L. Wynn with Mrs. Judy Dyson, Secretary-Treasurer; Major Ronald Ben- son. President; and Ned Grantham, Vice-Presi- dent. Above: Elementary Chorus is performing at the fall meeting. Right: Ensemble performing at the fund-raising meeting. 42 KIBrownI MANUFACTURING CORPORATION Manufacturers of ROTARY MOWERS PULPWOOD LOADERS SUPER SEEDERS — TRAILERS GYPSUM SPREADERS DISC HARROWS Phone 795-6603 Route Three OZARK, ALABAMA GULLEDGE WOOD PRODUCTS, INC. 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